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PDM Leader Derek Taylor was elected Leader of the People’s Democratic Movement at the 36th convention on November 20. PAGE 

With their members continuing to protest against a number of grievances the Civil Service Association issued a nine-point statement Monday, November 28, outlining issues reaching back to 1992. PAGE  4

Fortis awards staff

FIFTY-SIX FortisTCI employees were honoured with Long Service Awards at the company’s staff appreciation and recognition dinner. PAGE 

strike THREE-DAY SALE AT BML

Schools make TCI Shine MEMBERS of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) and students from both private and public schools across Providenciales, came out on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to make ‘TCI SHINES’. PAGE 

A Do It Center employee (L) takes time out to pose with customers during the store’s three-day sale that ended November 26.

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Turks and Caicos civil servants on the picket line.

Public workers strike With their members continuing to protest against a number of grievances the Civil Service Association issued a nine-point statement Monday, November 28, outlining issues reaching back to 1992. In what has become a war of words government CEO Martin

Stanley also sent out a media release expressing his disappointment that civil servants chose to be off the job Monday and Tuesday. But in a letter published online CSA President Dr Rufus Ewing referred to email communication he sent to Mr Stanley on Friday, November 25, indicating willingness

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of the association to meet the CEO Saturday, but in the words of Mr Ewing: “It is unfortunate that you did not see my email”. “A strike for Monday and Tuesday of this week was confirmed as of the close of day on Saturday past as a result of the administration’s failure to adequately address our concerns and also to not meet with us as proposed on Saturday, November 26,” Mr Ewing stated. Along with its dissatisfaction over a ‘voluntary’ redundancy package which could see over 300 public workers go home - CSA Management Council stated the other issues in its Monday release:

1) Deduction of 10 per cent from salary and allowances since April 2010; 2) Non-payment of gratuity for locally employed permanent civil servants employed after 1992; 3) Reduction in housing allowance benefits; 4) Reduction in transport allowance; 5) Reduction/removal of gratuity for civil servants employed before April 05, 1992; 6) Retirement age and pension gap; 7) Reduction in pension benefits; and 8) Stoppage of TCIG pension when

recalled on contract with TCIG. Civil servants began their protests Tuesday November 15, with an original intention to strike every Tuesday until their issues were resolved, or at least government agrees to meet them at the bargaining table. But, having not heard positive word from the administration, it was decided at a general meeting of public workers Saturday to protest

this week for two days, November 28 – 29. Since their action on November 15, the government CEO has been threatening to deduct pay for the time they are off the job. Governor Ric Todd, who was in the UK attending the Overseas Territories Consultative Conference, said he cut short his time in London continued 

Red Cross Christmas fair TCI Red Cross will hold its annual Christmas Fair in Providenciales on Saturday, December 03 from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the parking lot of the Red Cross office on the Leeward Highway (opposite LIME). Red Cross representative, Julia Brothwell, stated that all funds raised will go towards replenishing disaster stocks used after Hurricane Irene, and to expand the First Aid training programme aimed at teaching basic life-saving skills to communities vulnerable to

disasters and emergencies. According to a released statement, the Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. The organisation is part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. It enables vulnerable people in the Turks and Caicos Islands to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities, helping them to recover and move on with their lives.

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OTCC Communiqué

Mr Hilly Ewing supporting pensioners in the strike by civil servants

Public workers strike continued 

to be back in TCI owing to concern about the industrial action taken by the public workers. “While I understand the concerns of our public servants about the voluntary severance scheme, I also know that many people, civil servants included, recognise the need to change the public sector here for the better. The aim of these reforms is a better equipped and resourced public sector able to meet the needs of the people of these islands. Things cannot remain as they were. “I regret that the CSA has called another strike. The decision not to meet with the CSA while they are striking is the right one. For its part the CSA must ensure that no-one suffers harassment or intimidation today. I also urge them to return to the negotiating table”.

In what had appeared to be a conciliatory move CEO Stanley stated: “I have confirmed in writing to the CSA today (Sunday, 27 November) that we would like to meet them as soon as possible to work to avert any further strike action.” Mr Stanley’s statement came one day after the civil servants’ general meeting. At that gathering the public workers had not heard from the CEO. That decision to talk with the CSA is a marked change from government’s stance days ago of saying the protest had little effect on the functioning of the administration. In its statement, released to the media the government appears to be cajoling public workers not continue their planned strikes this week while asking to meet: “…it is not appropriate to meet when CSA members are on strike. Should the strike

unfortunately continue through to Tuesday evening, the earliest that this meeting can take place is Wednesday, 30 November. “The meeting will discuss the terms and conditions of employment of TCI Government employees. It is not appropriate for the CSA to link their ‘national issues’ to strike action by public servants. We will remind the CSA of the concessions and improvements that we made both last Spring and in my letter to Dr Ewing last Friday. “While the current administration will continue to discuss national issues with key stakeholder groups, including the hoteliers, tourism and financial sectors as well as the CSA, we must bear in mind that decisions on many of those issues will more properly fall to be decided by any new incoming administration following elections.”

Henry Bellingham MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories, hosted the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) on 23-24 November 2011 in London with Premiers, Chief Ministers and other elected representatives from Britain’s Overseas Territories in attendance. On the first day of the annual meeting, the Foreign Secretary addressed leaders and stressed that the Overseas Territories are a priority for the UK Government. He said: “My Ministerial team in the FCO and my colleagues across other Government departments will work tirelessly to ensure that our partnership promotes the best interest of all our citizens and a bright and successful future for the Overseas Territories.” According communiqué which was released by the Governor’s office, there were also discussions on the Government’s new Overseas Territories strategy and forthcoming White Paper, as well as sessions on aviation safety; financial regulation, financial crime and taxation. Discussions also covered good governance, financial management and economic planning, with Ministers from the Departments for International Development, Ministry of Defence, Treasury and Transport attending on that day. A further eight Departments attended the second day, with UK government ministers and senior officials participating from the Departments of Education; Communities and Local Government; Culture, Media and Sport; Home Office; Business, Innovation and Skills; Work and Pensions; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; and Energy, and Climate Change. They discussed with Territory leaders ways to assist the Territories, in line with the new Government-wide approach to supporting the development of the Overseas Territories. Henry Bellingham said: “This Government has a clear vision for our Overseas Territories to be vibrant and flourishing communities, proudly retaining

aspects of their British identity and generating wider opportunities for their people. I had bilateral meetings with the Territory leaders on Tuesday and chaired my second Overseas Territories Consultative Council on Wednesday and Thursday. I was pleased to welcome over 250 guests to a reception that I hosted in honour of Territory leaders. Our discussions at the Consultative Council have been wide-ranging and constructive. “We have made good progress in the last year in developing our approach to the Overseas Territories. We are investing heavily in the Territories that need the most assistance, including building an airport on St Helena as well as significant development work in Montserrat and on-going work to restore the principles of good governance and sound financial management to the Turks and Caicos Islands. “We discussed global economic challenges and how the UK and Territories are taking action to strengthen public financial management and diversify economic development. We also discussed with Territory leaders ways in which we can build a stronger partnership, including by enabling the Territories to access UK public sector expertise and training – especially through secondments; and by strengthening links and engagement with the Commonwealth and EU. “I am glad that nine of my Ministerial colleagues from across Government were able to attend the Consultative Council this week, a clear demonstration that the UK Government as a whole is supporting the Territories, and not just the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development. We will continue to work closely with the Territories as we prepare for the publication of our White Paper on the Territories next year.” The Overseas Territories welcomed the inclusion of other UK Government Departments in the consultations and expressed appreciation for the support they offered, especially in these difficult economic times.

Taylor is PDM Leader

Derek Taylor. Mr Taylor was elected Leader of the PDM at the party’s convention

Derek Taylor was elected Leader of the People’s Democratic Movement at the 36th convention on November 20. Held under the theme “Revive our Hope, Restore our Destiny”, the following officers were also elected Douglas Parnell-Deputy Leader; Reuben Hall-National Chairman; Cheryl Astwood-Tull1st Vice Chairman; Cynclair Musgrove-2nd Vice Chairman; Assistant Treasurer-Oral Selver; Assistant Secretary GeneralO’Neal Delancy; Party Whip-

Lewis Astwood. And the elected Party Trustees were: Hilly Ewing, Lewellyn Handfield, and Herbert Been. During the election process of the Leadership, Derek Taylor emerged as the Leader with a vote count of 44 over Doug Parnell’s count of 24. Then as the process continued for Deputy Leader, Doug Parnell emerged as the Deputy Leader over Samuel Harvey and Clarence Selver who was knocked out in the first round.

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

Mixed views on PDM elections outcome The TCI’s People’s Democratic Movement on Saturday elected Derek Taylor to lead the party into the polls. While the rest of the world moves forward, the wisdom of putting a former leader back at the helm of the party is being questioned. We asked our readers this week, what do they think of the decision by the PDM to elect Mr Taylor to lead the party into next elections?

Is the PDM that desperate?

It really begs the question whether political parties are the way to go in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Is the PDM really that desperate? Are we that desperate?

A wise decision

Putting Derek Taylor back at the helm of the PDM and the ship of state is the only good and sensible thing the people of the TCI can do at this time. The decision was wise and brilliant and shows that the PDM is run by the PDM base and it can make its own decisions. In hindsight, the young, silly, inexperienced, PNP team of 2003 thru 2009 proved to be a fatal and enduring error that the people of the TCI will pay for generations to come. Already, as arrests are being made, the people of the TCI, not those 2003-09 ministers, are paying through higher taxes; civil servants are suffering through salary cuts and a choice to leave. Under the Derek Taylor Government, the TCI grew by 13 per cent annually; the Caribbean Development Bank marveled and sent its president in to see the growth under Derek Taylor. A steady hand his Government, maintained consecutive balanced budgets, held reserves which enabled them to build the $15 million dollar Leeward Highway, the bond issue was subscribed before it hit the market showing the confidence in the PDM Government and taxes were not raised on the people. Scholarships grew; Derek Taylor modernized the Provo and Grand Turk airports, again without raising taxes. CARICOM heads of state respected and admired this man. He shocked investors, developers etc, because they would come away breathless, saying to others, “he never asks for anything for himself”. By keeping away from corruption, under the table deals, etc, Derek Taylor’s Government negotiated investment from a position of strength. His economic team was free to establish the cost of the development, the cost that the Government would be asked to bear and where they arrived at the ‘true’ picture investments were allowed. If one were to look at Grace Bay, through his nine years in office, the shoreline would show that 90 per cent of what’s came in was through his time in office and there is no “breath of scandal”. There was no Star Island to destroy the environment, there was no 2,500 Middle Caicos land scam, No TCI Bank failure, there would have been no hospital contract

costing 20 times the real cost and under Derek Taylor, there would have been no need for the commission of enquiry or for the British to ‘have’ to come in and run the country. History will reward him for his slow conservative approach, his refusal to allow Crown Land to be sold, his refusal to sell his people out. He was removed not really by the PNP Government in 2003, but more so by the 20 million dollars or so investor monies and the collusion of the British Government who needed to buy the 2003 and 2007 elections. You see, investors needed development agreements granting 600 works permits, cheap Asian labour displacing islanders and longterm residents from jobs so they could make a huge profit. Under Derek Taylor investors would not have been running the TCI, the Government would set labour policy, jobs would be protected and again there would not have been a suspension of the TCI Constitution or a British-led Interim Government. There would not be a voluntary redundancy program. There would have been no need for it. He was a good choice, a wise choice, age is really ‘nothing but a number’ and he will be the best to restore confidence and stability in these islands at this time.

An offence to our leader

While I welcome your interest in the PDM I must mention that I find a part of your statement - “While the rest of the world moves forward, the wisdom of” - a bit offensive to our Leader and to members of our party. I am strongly suggesting that you retract and reword your statement.

Perturbed by question’s wording

I am equally perturbed by the way this question has been phrased. It has a negative connotation which makes it appear to be an unwise thing whilst this has been the region’s experience as of late where countries have brought to the helm former leaders. The more recent experiences have been St Lucia and the Bahamas. I would suggest that if it is meant to be objective then it should be reworded.

A breath of fresh air

Derek Taylor isn’t the most dynamic or

proactive person but he is as honest as the day is long, and having a country leader with those qualities will be like a breath of fresh air. Whether ‘Derek at the helm’ is a good thing for the country or not will depend on who is chosen as his deputy. Doug Parnell, while not totally candid (what successful businessman is?) will make a good Deputy Premier to help make the right decisions for promoting and encouraging business and investment in the country. Together they will make a good team. We can only hope that ‘OO’ is not made deputy for that truly would be a step backwards for the country.

Offensive and disrespectful

I noticed you have still chosen to include the offensive and disrespectable language highlighted below in red [the question to readers]. As I stated in our telephone conversation, I find your question to be straight out of the PNP handbook with no objectivity. Up until this point Talk Back was considered to be an objective sounding board, now you have tainted it by not only implying that the PDM is moving backwards but questioning the wisdom of the convention voters. You are still asking readers to evaluate the wisdom of the PDM voters and not the capability of Mr Taylor to lead this Country. Save your biased position for an editorial and not for a Talk Back column.

Respected by most people

Derek understands a lot of what has happened in the TCI like no other person. He can communicate with all of the political leaders and is respected by most people in the Islands and us abroad. I think it is the best move the PDM has made to date. Hopefully, some of those who are wise within either party will work with him if he is elected to premiership or not. Hopefully, all those in the TCI, after seeing what is happening if they don’t, will work with whoever is elected to the posts and turn a new page in the working history of these Islands of fine folk.

Genius, pure genius

A wise man once said, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time”. Our change is now and our change is Derek/Doug. Derek Taylor is a man who is not only experienced but possesses integrity and sound leadership; he has been tested and proven. Doug has been tested, tried, trampled on and trashed. Through all of this has managed to steer the course and continues to press on. Men like Derek and Doug are what our country needs to get its former glory back. We need to move from the disgrace the PNP has brought us to and back into amazing Grace. With God in front steering the fight, we cannot fail. The PDM has finally gotten it right. Keep God at the front of this battle and you will sail through. Congratulations to Derek and Doug.

PDM has no plan

You cannot win with a loser. Taylor lost to Misick with a minimal fight in 2003. Then his party removed him as opposition leader in favor of Floyd Seymour who along with Robinson and Parnell eventually took powerful Misick out with a vote of no confidence that Misick could not survive. Later Leader Parnell led his party through the floundering Gordon Brown /Wetherell Administration when the Grand Turk elements of the PDM party stayed home and went to sleep. What have we in Provo heard from any Taylor the last six or seven years? Leader Parnell was a serious concern to the PNP hence the slanderous article in the PNP media. The PNP wanted old beatable Taylor back and the PDM Grand Turk branch plus the Provo branch led by one [who is] employed by a PNP supporter gave the PNP their wish. Meanwhile PNPs are trying to rally their ‘voters’ many of which they installed in the civil service Obviously PNP has a plan to win and PDM has a no plan except to back up. What has yet to become clear to the country and PDM is the Grand Turk dynasty is over. They are no longer host to four key seats now reduced to only two. Obviously Caicos Islanders are equally or better able to hold office and that is where 90 per cent of the population resides. Parnell trumps Taylor as articulate. The best leading team the country could hope for is articulate and innovative Parnell as leader and financial wizard Floyd Seymour as budget chief to lead the country out of PNP and British debt. The PDM needs to return Parnell and draft Seymour. Honest Abe Taylor could serve on the backbench or the integrity commission where he truly belongs. By accepting the leadership Taylor has risked his ancient legacy of careful but hesitant leadership. Derek Taylor is the uncompromising civil servant, an employee, not the boss, that is his training and that is his legacy. The country wonders how Taylor can select, encourage and support his 13 PDM Caicos candidates from Grand Turk, the other side of the buoy, when he has to travel on two airlines and the ferry owned by Misick interests to get to the Caicos seats. Reports are Taylor insisted on the overdue June convention being held instantly in November. After thinking over the disaster they have wrought will PDM host a 2012 June convention to correct their errors before it is too late? If Taylor survives, PDM could still back into a win because of the current mess demanding change. Then in 2016 PNP will make a further fool of him, then 65. Skippings will lead the opposition and history is repeated. The country needs either a re-awakened PDM or an entire new party. McCartney continued 

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must be spinning in his grave watching his party miss their all-time best chance to really lead forward. Instead they travel backwards, ever backwards. Consider this, JAGS was 31 when elected and 35 when he died. Taylor will be 61 at election time almost twice JAGS age and facing problems he, TCI or Britain never imagined coping with.

He has experience

I don’t understand why ‘new’ has to be better. We cannot move forward, thanks to Mike Misick and his gang. We can’t afford to do much of anything right now except cut costs and start again. Derek Taylor appears to be honest and he has got a bit of experience under his belt. Not a strong leader and certainly not a bold leader; hopefully he will not be easily manipulated and will think things through, should he be elected. But since it is unlikely that we’ll have elections til 2013, I’m not going to get too excited about this. It took 14 years and two different administrations to put us in this position. (Granted Mike’s six years was quite spectacular compared to the previous PDM machinations). It’ll take a few more years until we are back on our feet again.

Wake up

I hope that Derek can see beyond Grand Turk this time around. I believe that his complete disregard for the Caicos Islands, last time around, left everyone feeling disenfranchised by the government. His last-ditch effort to save the vote on Provo was the rushed disaster that is now called Leeward Highway. No planning, no bid and certainly no quality work by Johnston Construction. Derek, wake up! There are other islands here. Grand Turk does not need any more ‘make work’ infrastructure projects. The Caicos Islands are the ‘breadbasket’ islands.

Bowen Arrow entertain partygoers

He has a good chance of victory

The PDM Party did the right thing. If they want to win the next general election they had to get rid of their leader, he is, immature, inconsistent and no different from the other fellow we had as leader. He still has a lot to learn about leadership and still does not understand what it means to be a leader, one must possess honesty and integrity to which their former leader had none. I do not understand though why he has the former leader as his deputy, this spells trouble. Mr Taylor stands a good chance of taking his party to victory, but must distance himself from some within his party. They will be like the Albatross around his neck, he must start out with a new group of persons, things have changed since he was there in 2003, and the country is now a completely different country. He must get with the times and get in tune with all the high tech gadgets (saw the one about the email). I have confidence that he will align himself with mature and capable fellow islanders. He must not allow the two former leaders and others to bring their negativity and toxic Karma to his leadership, cut the strings and let go. The PDM faced the most humiliating defeat in 2007, something that will go down in the history books. This time around there will be a new group of people to support a man of impeccable character at the helm to take the Party forward. Putting Mr Taylor at the helm should not be seen as a step backwards in the world, it is a step forward. The BVI just put Mr Smith back, the Bahamas put Mr Ingraham back, it is all a part of proven leadership. I wish Mr. Taylor well.

Country going back

To be honest with you, I do feel like our country is going back electing some one from the past. Where are those untainted young vibrant people who need to step forward and put country first? Even though I don’t live there I am concern about what I see is going on. The party leader might be a good man but, he has past his time, after 10 years he is out of touch and his behavior earlier during a meeting, to me, it disqualified him from serving. Seeing that he does not have the party goal first but his own and the desires of a few who would like to return to status quo. Wish the best.

Stupid move

I think it is a stupid move, but people are allowed to be stupid in a democracy. It also shows the lack of leadership options open to the two parties.

Donna Doran of Pampered Paws, TCSPCA director Susan Blehr and TCSPCA volunteer Ibis

Beach BBQ for TCI’s animals HUNDREDS of hungry animal lovers enjoyed a tasty charity event at Grace Bay beach recently that raised nearly $9,000 for the country’s needy animals. The second annual beach BBQ and silent auction, hosted by the Turks and Caicos Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TCSPCA), went down a storm. More than 200 supporters showed up and spent the evening socialising and dining on tasty treats under tents outside Bay Bistro. A spokesperson for the TCSPCA said: “It was magic and it was a lot of fun.” The silent auction was a huge success and more than $7,000 was raised from donated prizes.

Items included weekends at Parrot Cay, the Regent Palms, the Gansevoort, Blue Horizon Resort on Middle Caicos, Bohio Dive Resort on Grand Turk, and meals at the Gansevoort, Parallel 23, Grill Rouge, Gansevoort and the Veranda. Other lots included a sail aboard local trimaran Minx, a snorkel beach BBQ boat trip with Caicos Dream Tours, a 3GS smart phone from Islandcom and even 10lbs of locally grown tomatoes donated by Island Fresh Produce. A multitude of door prizes, all donated by local businesses, added to the excitement of the evening. The $40 menu was created and delivered by Clive Whent of Kissing Fish Catering and included shrimp

and conch fritter starters, grilled fish, BBQ chicken, burgers and pulled pork or ribs mains, followed by key lime pie. And there was live music throughout the evening provided by popular local band Bowen Arrow. Director Susan Blehr praised her ‘wonderful staff of volunteers’ who helped make the evening possible. The TCSPCA is not for profit, funded solely by the generosity of the people of the TCI and visitors who donate time and funds. Anyone who wants to donate time, funds or expertise to the TCSPCA can contact the offices at 941-8846 or email tcspca@tciway.tc

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School children pose with a bag of garbage

School children among the cleaners on a Provo road

Schools make TCI Shine

MEMBERS of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) and students from both private and public schools across Providenciales, came out on Saturday, November 19, 2011 to make ‘TCI SHINES’. This TCHTA’s annual cleanup campaign attracted the participation of approximately 250 persons, who came out with one objective – to clean up the byways and highways of Providenciales. The initiative, spearheaded by the Association and members of its Ambassador Committee, focused

on sensitising Provo’s youth about the negative effects littering has on the environment and how it can adversely damage the country’s tourism industry. Students cleaning the 14 zones were often heard asking their adult counterparts, why there was so much litter along the roads. Association Executive Stacy Cox noted: “The event for us is always bittersweet. We are happy to clean up our communities but disappointed that we are still collecting so many bags of garbage, after hosting ‘TCI Shines’ twice a year for the past three

Members of the TCI Shine clean-up crew

years. We collected approximately 1,100 bags of garbage in addition to washing machines, tyres etc. This large number of bags is mostly because of the great turnout we had this year, with almost 250 persons participating.” Cox added: “For this cleanup we focused on sensitising and educating our country’s young minds because they are the ones who will drive the message home to their peers and families. … The Association is extremely happy that so many schools participated

in the event and we look forward to launching our ‘Green Project’ in April 2012 during our Earth Day ‘TCI Shines’ cleanup campaign. The ‘Green Project’ will allow schools, both primary and secondary, to come up with a project, that will encourage the islands to stop littering”. The Association also thanked its members and all schools which participated in ‘TCI Shines’: Provo Primary School, Enid Capron Primary School, Community Christian Academy, Precious Treasures School, Champion for

Christ School for Excellence, K K & T Waste Management, TCI Waste Management, Ianthe Pratt Primary School, TCI Middle School, TCIPS Comprehensive High School, Provo Christian School, Clement Howell High School, BEST Institute, The Sands, The Regent Palms, Beaches Resort & Spa, The Tuscany on Grace Bay, Amanyara La Vista Azul, The Veranda Resort, Alexandra Resort, Gansevoort, Point Grace, Royal West Indies, Villa Del Mar, The Somerset, Department of Environment and Coastal Resources, FortisTCI Ltd, and Bornewell Marketing Ltd

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Fortis awards staff FIFTY-SIX FortisTCI employees were honoured with Long Service Awards at the company’s staff appreciation and recognition dinner. Employees serving five or more years with FortisTCI were honoured for reaching these milestones, with Japhus Rigby receiving a standing ovation for his 30 years with the company. Representatives from the Transmission and Distribution department also made a heartfelt tribute to Juancita Ewing, who has been with the Company for 28 years, but is currently on sick leave. Head of Human Resources Department, Ms Judy Missick, who delivered the opening remarks at the November 09 event, reminded staff that their continued commitment to FortisTCI, and the execution of their daily tasks, give form and shape to the vision and mission of the company. Ms Missick also said the employees that the high level of service, which is extended to customers, is dependent to a great extent on the performance of each member of the team, whether employed for one year or 30 years. Guest speaker Mr Stanley Marshall, Fortis Inc’s President and CEO, expressed his gratitude stating, “We are here tonight to recognize outstanding

achievements and years of dedication and commitment. Fortis Inc made a promise to staff five years ago when we took over ownership of the company. We promised to provide you with infrastructural developments, which would enable you to carry out your daily tasks more effectively. We promised to provide you with the support needed to enhance your workforce, thus creating a company with human resources necessary to extend reliable and excellent service to all customers. We have employees here this evening who have served for more than 25 years and that tells me they have faith in the company and have claimed ‘ownership’ of FortisTCI. I would like tonight to therefore congratulate all staff members for demonstrating the same faith in the company that we demonstrated five years ago.” The evening’s proceedings also saw recipients of FortisTCI’s Customer Service Training programme, being presented with certificates from facilitator Bridgette Thomas of BNC Consulting Group. Guests were also entertained by saxophonist Janardo Laporte and soloist Nicole Cox, and received a surprise guest appearance by the company’s mascot Electro Gecko.

FortisTCI’s President & CEO Eddinton Powell with long service Awardees of 25 years and over: LtoR - Thomas Wilson - 25 years, President & CEO Eddinton Powell, Japhus Rigby - 30 years, Judy Missick - 25 years, Anthony Williams - 26 years, Ernest Ewing - 25 years. Missing from photo is Juancita Ewing - 28 years.

FortisTCI’s President & CEO Eddinton Powell presents Japhus Rigby with his Award for 30 years with the Company

Outstanding performance by Roshawn In April of 2011, Roshawn was merited as an honor student after obtaining an overall GPA of 3.89 at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina. Currently, he is a sophomore student at the university, studying Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. In addition to becoming an honour student, he was awarded a certificate and a Gold Pin. This Gold Pin Award is given only to students who obtain a GPA of 3.7 and above. With this high achievement he also made it on both the Dean’s and the President’s list. Since attending Shaw University from January of 2010, Roshawn managed to obtain a GPA of 4.0 two

out of three semesters. Owing to this, he was inducted in the Honors College Society on Thursday October 20, 2011 at the Thomas J Boyd Chapel with guest speaker Dr Dorothy Cowser Yancy, President of Shaw University. “When I do nothing, I feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when I get involved, I feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing that I am working to make things better for my family, my country, but most importantly myself,” said Roshawn. Roshawn Been also known as Jakey and to some as ‘Jake’ is a 2009 graduate of Whole Gospel Christian Academy, in Providenciales.

After all this academic achievement, he still finds time to play the sport that he loves most, Basketball, for which he was awarded the MVP for the city of Raleigh Basketball League for two consecutive seasons. “Here is a true picture of a young man who portrays that most of the important things in this world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all and nothing can stop him with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal, commented his mom Sharon Butler-Been. “Congratulations Roshawn! I can see that you are determined to make it to the end,” she said.

Roshawn with his academic awards

Roshawn with his basketball trophy for being MVP

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

Put aside our differences

Letter of the week

Elections just the beginning Dear Editor, From all indications, there will be general elections in the TCI next year, 2012, for the restoration of representative government. That is very good news for someone like me who has joined the voices of those who have been calling for these elections as soon as practicably possible. However, I do not see, --and I hope no one sees, -- the pending elections as an end in itself. The country is facing some very serious problems and this single event of electing representatives will not solve those problems. But, the fundamental, democratic, human right to vote for those who represent you will be restored and that is a very important step in the right direction. A concomitant factor is that the elected government must be responsible to the electorate and, of course, it is always the responsibility and obligation of the electorate to hold accountable their elected representatives. Unfortunately, in the three years or so that the British imposed directrule interim government has been in control of the country, the two political parties, the PDM and the PNP, have done very little to seriously place themselves in a position to lead the next government of the TCI. Through their leaders, both parties (no matter how much they might try to disassociate themselves from the process) participated in the ‘negotiations’ which culminated in the new Constitution of the country. Despite their participation, to my consternation, very little has been communicated to the people about the changes and implications for winning the government or governing under the new Constitution. For example, under the new Constitution, there will be 10 elected constituent representatives and 5 at-large (national) representatives. This formula for the makeup of the new parliament is a drastic change from the one to which the voters of the country have been accustomed - one person, one constituent vote. There has been little to no discussion relative to the proportionality of the 10 constituent seats in the various

islands or the process for attaining the five national seats. Yet, the two political parties have said or done very little to educate the people of the TCI about this significant change. The PNP has issued its resolution on the issue of independence. However, it seems to me that the PNP has placed the cart before the horse in this regard. Researching and doing the necessary legwork for TCI independence sometime in the future is a worthy objective, but this must not be the result of an emergency meeting to placate the electorate. There are much more pressing issues with which to be concerned right now. The people of the TCI need to know and understand the significance of their vote in the next general election. From my reading of the new, yet to be implemented, Constitution, each voter will be entitled to six votes -- one for their constituent candidate and one vote for each of the five national candidates. Consequently, the candidate who secures the majority of the votes in any particular constituency will win that constituent seat. No problem there since that is the norm. But what of the national seats? I assume that the same principle will hold relative to the national seats as well, i.e., that the five candidates who garner the five highest numbers of the aggregate national votes will be deemed the winners of those five seats. But this is merely an assumption. The political parties should know this information and be engaging in a vigorous process of educating the people in preparation for the upcoming elections. But to date, as far as I know, there has not been much information forthcoming from those who should be ‘in the know’ to the general public. When will these important issues be discussed and information disseminated to the people? If the Parties have this information, why have they not communicated this information to the people? If they do not know, then why have they not assiduously sought it? On the face of it, it seems to me that the voting for the national seats

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could be problematic and thus the need for clarification. For example, if the national seats are to be won by the first past the post process, then the persons who get the most votes will win those seats. But if these seats are to be won on a national basis, how will the votes be counted? Will the five candidates for the national seats have to receive the five highest percentages of all the votes cast in each constituency or each island or will they simply have to receive the five highest percentages of the votes cast in the election? These are important questions which, to my way of thinking, have to be answered, and answered sooner rather than later. And since there has been very little information on the issue, I make the claim that the two political parties have done very little to do due diligence and keep the people informed. The majority of the eligible voters in the TCI live on the island of Providenciales. In fact, there are more eligible voters on the island of Provo than in all the other islands put together. Given this fact, the possibility and the very likely probability exists that all five of the candidates for the national seats will be able to disregard all the other islands by concentrating their campaign efforts solely in Provo. And if this were to be the case, what allegiance will they have to the other islands? Obviously, then, in these positions, we need statesmen/ stateswomen who will take seriously their duty as representatives of the country and not to any particular constituency. This begs the question for clarity about the new voting process. And if there is a reason why neither the PNP nor the PDM has not begun to deal with this issue, then I wish that the reason would be stated. And I hope the response will not begin with “The British interim Government …” because that phrase has become worn-out. If you do not yet know, I implore you to show some statesmanlike initiative, find out and pass the information on to the electorate. Lee Ingham

Dear Editor, Please allow this long post to be made available to the readers here in the TCI, as well as those via the Internet. Get ready, get ready, get ready! I am sure that by the time the readers get past the fist paragraph here, I am going to be the most hated TCI in the Turks and Caicos Islands. But the talks and fevers are so prevalent, it will be irresponsible if someone does not deal with this every-day, household, and, necessary matter, now. Mr Green is the current PNP leader, and the only time he appears is when the community is agitated, and, says very little. Mr Parnell is the current PDM leader*, and, as much as he does say anything, the substance is questioned, and the ‘will’ dissipates almost instantly. And all the other want-to-be leaders (I can count them on two hands as was seen, from the ‘invite’ of the Rock of Jesus Church held in FiveCays two Sundays ago.) Much less than ten, 10, not any of them can seem to gather any moss due to their party affiliation uncertainty, or are, reneges from the main parties; and are, of less consequence. Of real notice of absence, were the current administration - namely, members of the Consultative Forum and the Advisory Council. And just as disturbing absences, we the members of other clergy. I, in my vain self, thought for a minute, that we/they/us just added a preamble of the TCI being a Church Country, and the ministers of religion missed up on such showing for a miracle in the House. Or was it the minister too, as the MPs, have stated, we are at ‘war’, or as I say, do not want to get involved; or to be seen on national TV, or not known to be heard on national Radio? Somewhat scaring though, was, at the very beginning of this service, the good Bishop spontaneously, cancelled the live portion of the service to the nation, saying that he had just had a word from God, say to ‘cut’ the live feed to the Nation. I was very shocked, seeing that the country was denied a ‘feed’ from God’s house. Or was the good Bishop disappointed from the poor attendance? But the Bishop should be encouraged in that, in the initial stages of the ‘round-table’ talks, responses were few and I showed

dismay, until a ‘reader’ said, move forward even if one person showed. That person did support, and was there, and for that I am appreciative, and was encouraged. So, not only are the politicians, the want-to-be politicians, and the ‘mantra’ of the new constitution, at odds, it seems as if we right now have no real direction. And the British is feeding, feeding fast, with each and every note of division amongst us. Now that leaves us with questions - to where do we go, or how do we stand, if by conscience, the governor does allow elections to move forward as planned, before December 31, 2012? Scrambling! Both parties, when they do have meetings are done in such shrouds of secrecy, that by the time the constituents hear about them, it is all over, and we are left wondering what happen, and when did it happen. The effort of requisite and timely notices are merely on paper and most times, only a thought, less an act. So again, what do we do and how do we correct this stance? The Interim Regime is not elected, and in most cases do not represent the interest of the People of the Turks and Caicos Islands. They all represent (I do hope) the governor, in that he allowed continuance of their appointments. We, Turks and Caicos Islands, need new elected representation, and we need it now, or as soon thereafter as may be facilitated. So, until this ‘position’ - (the right-sizing, hearing and trials), that we are in is resolved, it is strongly recommended that we put our personal, political, family, and religious differences aside and come up with a composite effort to develop a plan of action to get this country back on its feet. The British say that they will do it for us, good. But we are mature enough, and can do it for ourselves. Let us so begin. The sound of elections is in the air; let us get ready. For the sakes of our future children and all, let us do something, and let us do it together. Submitted to you in earnest. Kindest regards, EdS * Editor’s note: This letter was submitted more than one week ago. Since that time Mr Taylor has been voted in to succeed Mr Parnell as leader of the PDM.

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November 26 - December 2, 2011

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Letters Where is the Human Rights Commissioner? Dear Editor, Amidst all of these issues on the NHIP and the Civil Servants, one would ask: Do we really have a Human Rights Commissioner? There is no question that these issues involve human rights - those of the work permit holders and that of the civil servants. But where is she? Why don’t we hear her views on these issues? Why don’t we see her on the newsprint, radio and TV? What is keeping her from airing her views? Will she claim conflict of interest with her position in the Advisory Council? Then one would askperhaps she needs to give up one?

Gearing up for the elections? Is she trying to be safe in making decisions that might be unpopular to voters e.g. fighting for the fair treatment on expat workers? She has a TV program. Why are these issues not discussed there? Are sponsors worried about reprisals? These issues will not be the last where her two positions will clash. It’s time for her to make a choice so that in cases that involve human rights, people would know that they need to stand with their own feet and not expect anything from her socalled commission. Concerned Resident

Civil servants redundancy package Dear Editor, I have lived in the Turks & Caicos for many years now. Ever since I arrived in the Turks & Caicos Islands I came to love and appreciate the people on the beautiful Island of Providenciales, and all who I have come into contact with from the other Islands. Listening to the local news and reading the local newspapers I have gained much knowledge of what is happening all around the Islands. Reading a recent newspaper I

Get out while the going is good Dear Editor, Let’s face it, people were a lot healthier in this country when we dealt with primary health care facilities to address problems before they were compounded. We paid minimal fees for medication and doctor visits, and our elderly and our children were exempted from paying, which made perfect sense since they don’t earn incomes. If we were to consider the cost of the current facility under the management of Interhealth Canada we will pay over 1 billion dollars in 25 years to maintain their management, on the other hand if we break the contract we will face a much lower penalty of 125 million

dollars. Considering that interest is currently piling up monthly as we cannot afford Interhealth Canada’s luxury fees, we ought to cut our losses and get out of this deal while the going is good. Let’s not forget that there are additional taxes being created in addition to that of income tax: VAT; increases in fuel and water taxes; and increased taxes on imports. Can we really afford any increases given the current economic recession? Can we afford increases when we are laying off hundreds of people from the public service and there is no one hiring in the private sector? If the British are out to create a surplus

budget at any cost, are we the people of this country willing to suffer and die for a surplus? We managed our health issues and produced healthier and happier people previously under our management, or if not I am sure there are far less costly management companies available. I say we should return to self-management instead of dumping money into the abyss of late interest fees for the rest of our lives at a much greater cost to Interhealth Canada. Euwonka Selver

learned that the Interim Government is currently requesting civil servants to apply voluntarily for their redundancy package. It concerns me that the Interim Government seems to be insensitive to the needs and obligations of those who would be affected. Also in the last issues of the local newspapers the governor communicated and showed figures in regards to increasing work permit fees. Let us take a close look at this decision and we would notice the imbalance when it comes to change in figures, when it comes to the population. If we could read the governor said that the increase in work permit fees would discourage employers and would give them cause to employ Belongers. This means that those on work permits would leave and the population would decrease and pose a threat to the now failing economy. We agree that we need to have all Belongers employed but in this case one hand cannot clap or give a sound. I also ask myself what is the governor thinking? None-Belongers pay Fortis and when they pay Fortis they pay taxes indirectly to

the TCI Government. When the Belongers pay taxes the same is applied. Foreigners as well as nonforeigners are consumers. When they are removed the grocery stores and supermarkets would certainly be affected. The same for shipping companies and airlines where departure tax is collected. Money is also collected for police records. And the purchase of stamps would decrease. When one is removed the possibility exists that the revenue could still be short. I certainly see the sense of the elevation of work permit fees but cannot see the sense in the redundancy package. Those who will be affected by the redundancy have children to feed, loans to pay. Teachers especially, those children in the lower grade would be affected. What is it the British want to do with the people of this country? Is it to bring their own retirees from British; or to postpone election to 2013? The British is known to give aid to their dependant territories and send their own to take it back to Britain. Turks and Caicos Islanders come on board and let us fight our way back to our own freedom. I should not be the one to communicate all this. Let the rubber hit the road, and let the protests begging.

candidates in the next election what has been obvious for years is soon to be refocused. The Caicos Islands will win 13 to 2. This seems to be Chief Taylor’s principle challenge. Will the PDM platform satisfy all those Caicos voters for all those seats while leading from Grand Turk.? Who will the PDM’s Provo and North/ Middle candidates be? The immediate challenge will be how to reorganize the branch organizations. New leader Taylor cannot plan to spend much time at home. Active Douglas Parnell now faces new challenges as the Deputy Leader. The relationship between Parnell and Taylor will be principally up to Taylor as leader. There needs to be a meeting of the minds a clear assignment of authority and responsibility. The next government will face much greater challenges than PDM faced in 1995. Massive debt,

a government loaded with people put in place by forces not friendly to PDM. Massive 20-year term debts, numerous failed developments. A health plan known as unaffordable. Primary health care without a leader. Fast decisions, well-made and good advice are essential. Delegation of authority along with responsibility. This is what Derek is faced with. Cooperation with the British must be joined with insistence on Britain accepting financial responsibility. The challenges of 2012 and beyond will be paying the bills, reducing the cost of living, overcoming unemployment and stimulating the economy. Finding owners for the failed developments. The baton has been passed to Taylor to run with it. Best of luck and may the force be with you.

Edwin Hernandez

COMMENTARY

Thanksgiving

Alexander Graham Bell who invented the telephone had another invention in mind. His parents were deaf and he was trying to invent the hearing aid. After his massive efforts and discovery of how to make a workable microphone and receiver Bell was faced with phoney patent challenges from the telegraph company. This was not fair but in the end Bell won out. His struggles inspired Bells famous quotation: “When one door closes another one opens”. This seems to apply to what has come out of last weeks PDM yearly convention, the party

By David Tapfer using the symbolic bell trademark. Honorable Derek Taylor has again ascended to the leadership of the country’s oldest party. Congratulations Chief! As a man

of God you now need to ask for guidance and we have confidence you will. The door first closed on the Taylor leadership when Mike took the reins in 2003, eight long years ago. Another door closed when the clever and thoughtful Floyd Seymour led the opposition. Now the door has re-opened to another Taylor leadership and opportunity revisits the country’s longest serving leader. One curious aspect of this event is Chief Taylor seemed to also be the choice of the other party for leader of PDM. With Grand Turk only fielding two

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

November 26 - December 2, 2011

NATIONAL

Digicel’s 12 days of Christmas TELECOMMUNICATIONS firm Digicel is going 3D for the Christmas holidays with 12 gifts for its customers’ 12 days of Christmas promotion. The festive competition gives customers the chance to win one of a dozen great presents including a 3D home entertainment system. The swanky 60in Samsung LED TV is the featured grand prize for the promotion. Customers can qualify to win by either topping up with $15 or more, purchasing a Nokia or Blackberry Smartphone or paying their post paid bill on time. The television will be on display in the flagship stores in Provo and Grand Turk giving customers the chance to experience the technology. Digicel’s Head of Marketing Ava-Dayne Fulford said: “3D technology is what is fresh and exciting in the world of technology, and the 3D experience which was once only enjoyed in movie theatres is now available to be seen in the comfort of your

By Nicole Cox, a mother living with autism

Josiah, aged four

Spectrum of Hope

“The light it’s hurting my eyes” Santa’s little helpers displaying the 60-inch TV

own home. “Digicel wants to make someone’s Christmas extra special this year by giving them this gift that is sure to provide hours of entertainment, fun and laughter. “The winner is bound to have a Merry Christmas”. The promotion runs from

November 18 to December 22. Other prizes include a Blackberry Torch, digital camera, Nintendo WII, Play Station 3, couple’s spa treatment, $200 gas, $500 cash, trip for two, an Ipod, a laptop computer and $1,000 in cash. There will be two winners chosen each week initially

with the number of winners per week increasing as Christmas draws closer. And, prizes will be delivered to winners, at home or office, by Digicel staff dressed as Santa’s little helpers. To track the winners on Digicel’s Facebook Page visit www.facebook.com/digiceltci

Christie’s opens TCI branch A LUXURY international real estate group has adopted a TCI company to represent its brand. Regency International Estates will exclusively represent the Christie’s International Real Estate brand throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Jarvis Slade, Christie’s US managing director, said: “A key Caribbean offshore financial centre, the Turks and Caicos Islands, are increasingly becoming a desirable second-home destination for many affluent Europeans, Americans, Canadians, and British nationals. “We welcome the opportunity to serve this important residential market through our newest affiliate Regency International Estates.” Regency joins brokerages in 40 countries with proven records of success in both high-end property sales and excellent client service.

autism awareness

Robert Greenwood, owner and broker of Regency International Estates

Rick Moeser, senior Vice-President of Christie’s International Real Estate, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Regency International Estates to our invitation-only affiliate network. “Led by Katherine Baryluk and Robert Greenwood, the

Regency’s Katherine Baryluk said she lives and breathes luxury real estate

firm comprises seasoned luxury real estate top producers who exemplify the Christie’s International Real Estate standards of quality, expertise, and integrity.” Katherine Baryluk, owner and broker of Regency International Estates, explained that their passion for

luxury real estate is something that they ‘live and breathe’ every day. “As our world gets smaller by the day, Regency International Estates recognises the importance of international outreach and personal relationships worldwide,” she said.

I hate alarms. I always have. Since I was a child, I preferred to wake up to the gentle chirping of birds outside my window and the warmth of sunrise on my bed. Well, thanks to my ranting and raving about parental ethical responsibilities, I have been stripped of both. My walk must match my talk. So at 5:00am (before both sun and birds) I hear my Blackberry singing its gentle song (Notifier Morning for all my Crackberry buddies) and ask God, ‘Why?’ I kiss Devon and roll out of bed spend the first hour of the day praying, showering, web surfing and sipping coffee (the ingredients to my personal nirvana). I know that by 6:30 all bets are off because our ‘Three Amigos’ will be awake and ready to rumble. “Drink your water, Nicole. Take your vitamins, Nicole. Healthy snacks, Nicole.” The company is counting on me to perform. Cox Family, Inc. drives a hard bargain for its airtight contract. We are so far from perfect it’s not funny. And for all this work, there is no guarantee that Jo will become an astrophysicist and the girls lawyers and doctors, respectively. But we all know the rules. No prisoners, no surrender, no man left behind. This is what comes with the dawn. So after the moral epiphany and we decide to buckle down and fight for our children’s future, what do we do when the fight gets exhausting. We are one child’s whine away from dropping them all off at the beach and driving away. All we want to do is crawl back into bed and hide because it’s just too hard. Mommies feel neglected, Daddies feel distant, the kids are totally clueless because they only think about themselves. This ‘finding my dawn’ thing is completely for the birds. I want to want again. Forget the needs. There are too many of them. Where is that warm, fuzzy feeling I am supposed to get from doing the right thing? It’s OK. You are totally allowed to be a little bitter sometimes. Anyone who says that the ABA lifestyle is going to be sunshine and roses is on an illegal substance. It is hard. But there are some things to remember as you go into each day that help add some cushioning. Remember that some days will be ideal, when everything runs according to schedule and some days are critical mass failure. That is fine, just as long as you don’t allow the bad days to set your norm. God’s blessing is that each day is only 24 hours. Get in bed, and get some rest because you get a do over tomorrow. The Christmas Season is upon us, so I think I will end the year with a few survival tips for all you executives running your own home corporations. This is for parents in general, not just those with special needs kids. Don’t feel alone in your madness! Anticipate a little craziness now and then, but don’t revel in it. Step back, reassess and try again. I know it’s bright out here in the Dawn. But the light isn’t going away, so let’s get some sunglasses and keep stepping. Set your alarm … For more information on autism, email: DawnProgram@ gmail.com Next Week: “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.”

November 26 - December 2, 2011

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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this week

Friday, November 25 to Friday, December 2

What’s in the box? FOR THE second year in a row, LIME in collaboration with Grace Bay Resorts and CIBC First Caribbean Bank has launched its ‘What’s in the Box’ competition. The big red box with a gigantic white bow in the middle of the CIBC First Caribbean Bank roundabout created quite a stir last year and this year it is no different. All persons have to do is guess what is in the box and send a text to 4946. The word ‘box’ must be typed before the answer. The texts cost $1, and all proceeds go towards charitable causes. LIME CEO Drexwell Seymour stated: “I know some of you are talking about the texts cost $1 and

it’s probably expensive especially in this economic time, but think about those children we’re going to help.” He explained that the proceeds from the texts are not for the sponsors, but they will go towards Christmas activities in the schools they have adopted. Grace Bay Resorts Community Foundation adopted Ianthe Pratt Primary School in Providenciales, the Charles Hubert James Primary and Adelaide Oemler Primary in North Caicos, Madri Basden High School and Iris Stubbs Primary in South Caicos. LIME adopted Osetta Jolly in Blue Hills. “We are going to use those

proceeds to make a very good Christmas for the children in the TCI,” Seymour said. Two lucky persons shared last year’s top prize of a weekend at a top Grace Bay resort. This year one lucky person will walk away with an all-expenses paid trip to New York. Additionally the sponsors have thrown in an Ipad. Last year clues were released weekly and this year the first clue has been released. “It is not a cactus,” Talent Growth and Local Affairs Manager, Carlton Mills, said while confirming that clues will be released once a week until the drawing on December 21.

Birthday surprise for Jessica LITTLE Jessica Saunders had the surprise of her life when she celebrated her ninth birthday. The Ashcroft School pupil was one of more than 20 children who enjoyed an educational field trip to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Provo. And when InterHealth Canada staff discovered it was Jessica’s big day, they enlisted her help with a couple of exciting demonstrations. First, physiotherapists borrowed the youngster to show students the hoist system that is used to lower patients into the rehabilitation pool. And then nurses in the emergency department demonstrated their skills by putting a bright pink plaster cast on Jessica’s arm. “It was so exciting”, said Jessica, “and I really enjoyed my visit. All the nurses, doctors and physiotherapists were so friendly and kind and I learnt so much about the hospital and how it works. “It was definitely a memorable birthday.”

Friday, November 25

Monday, November 28

Ready to start the weekend party? Join Graceway Sports Centre and dance your booty off with Shara Bowen and her incendiary Zumba class from 10.30am to 11.30am. More information at www. gracewaysports.com or on 442-6348.

Are you in the dance mood? Join Graceway Sports Centre and dance your booty off with Shara Bowen and her incendiary Zumba class from 10.30am to 11.30am. Call information at www. gracewaysports.com or on 442-6348.

Live music duo NaDa will be providing entertainment at Mango Reef restaurant at the Alexandra resort this evening. Starts 6.45pm. Call 946 8200 for more details. Get into the weekend mood with the intense and electrifying Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7pm. Free for fitness members, $12 for non-members. Visit www.gracewaysports.com for more information or call 442-6349. Craig Archibold gets the party started at the Regent Palms from 7pm on Friday nights with the sound of classic Caribbean and Motown tunes. Call 9468666 for details.

Saturday, November 26 Join the folks of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association as they host their annual ‘TCI Shines’ Cleanup Campaign before the start of the Winter season. For zone information please call TCHTA at 941‐5787 or simply meet the Association at the Bight Children’s Park at 6:00am on Saturday. 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.

Start your week with a fun and calorieburning Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7 pm. Free for fitness members, $12 for non-members. Visit www.gracewaysports.com for more information or call 442-6349. 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 331-7176. Are you in need of inner peace? Interested in a healthy lifestyle and a toned and flexible body? Then you need David Bowen’s yoga classes at The Athletic Club in the Saltmills Plaza. Come along on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 7am, Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm or Saturday at 9am. Call 941-8686 for more details.

Tuesday, November 29 Do you like Latino music and hot parties? Join Graceway Sports Centre and dance your booty off with Shara Bowen and her incendiary Zumba class from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. More information at www. gracewaysports.com or on 442-6348. Live music duo NaDa will be providing entertainment at Mango Reef restaurant at the Alexandra resort this evening. Starts 6.45pm. Call 946 8200 for more details.

Wednesday, November 30 Kick back with live music from Soul Redemption at the Regent Palms on Wednesdays from 7pm. Call 946-8666 for details.

Thursday, December 01 Get up and jump into your sports shoes for a morning Tae-bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 9am to 10 am. Free for fitness members, $12 for nonmembers. More information at www. gracewaysports.com or on 442-6349.

Sunday, November 27 Feeling lucky? Win cash at the Rotary Club’s weekly bingo night every Sunday from 7pm at Club Pillows opposite the Veranda resort in Grace Bay.

Jessica Saunders in the Interhealth Canada hoist

For many pupils, it was their first ever visit to the medical centre and they all left highly impressed by the state of the art facilities.

Science teacher, Mary Jimenez, explained: “The children are studying human biology and so the visit tied in really well.

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 2460300 or email hls_com@yahoo.com

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

November 26 - December 2, 2011

fitness Tip 

Jamaican Steamed Callaoo

Ingredients

• 4 cups of firmly packed chopped callaloo • 1/8 to ¼ cup water • 1 medium-sized onion, chopped • 1 medium-sized well ripened tomato, chopped • 1 large clove garlic, chopped • 1/3 skin of Scotch Bonnet pepper, finely chopped • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves • 1/8 teaspoon salt • I tablespoon cooking oil • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Directions

• Inspect callaloo and remove any debris, old leaves, or hard stalk etc. Rinse in a large pot of cold water. Discard the water then add enough cold water to cover the callaloo. Dissolve 1/2teaspoon of salt into the water and let sit for ½ to one hour. The salt will help remove any additional small debris from the callaloo. Throw off the water and rinse the callaloo in a another pot of cold water. Remove the callaloo and chop in ¾-inch pieces in a slanted motion. • In a large pot, add the 1 tablespoon cooking oil and 1/8 to ¼ cup water. Put four cups of firmly packed chopped callaloo on top. Add the remaining seasonings on top of the callaloo. Put a lid on the pot. Place on a medium fire and cook for roughly 10 minutes or until the pieces of callaloo stalks are tender. The callaloo must stay green. Any discoloration towards brown means the callaloo is being overcooked. • Best served as a side dish or with bammie and fried plantain or breadfruit for a vegetarian breakfast.

Weight-loss pills: do they work? LET’s be honest for a moment. You’ve seen the advertisements for weight loss pills - you know the ones with those amazing before and after pictures - and you’ve wondered to yourself...do they work? Diet pills are everywhere, from store shelves to infomercials, and from glossy magazine pages to what your friend recommends. You probably know someone who is taking diet pills, or maybe you’ve tried them yourself. I admit there was a time that I did! And, we all have different reasons for which we take them but have you ever wondered how they work and, if they do to what extent and how bad are the side effects? Because there side effects are for sure? First of all, for the sake of understanding, I will say that weight loss pills can be broken down into three basic categories: 1. Appetite Suppressants (After you take them you feel like you’ve just eaten a big meal so you’re less likely to overeat.) 2. Stimulants (Raise energy expenditure, while also reducing

FITNESS EXPERT Anca Vasile

appetite. So the idea is to increase energy and boost metabolism, and they work best with an exercise regimen.); 3. Fat Blockers (The goal is to prevent a percentage of the fat you’ve eaten from being absorbed into your system.). As claimed by the manufacturers, based on their marketing campaigns, they all work wonders. How many times didn’t you see this, for ex: “You’ll lose 30lbs in 30 days”, or “Burn calories and fat 24 hours a day”, or even more tempting “Achieve rapid weight loss results while eating and watching TV”… pffff, I love the last one. It’s so tempting to imagine that those benefits could be gained just by swallowing a pill. Tempting enough to make diet pills a multibillion-

health Tip 

Callaloo, a source of multiple nutrients I give thanks to God Almighty for his goodness, and His kindness towards me, and likewise, I thank you readers for allowing me to share what I’ve gathered from research with you. Well for a moment come go with me down to the Island of Jamaica, ‘O’ Beautiful Jamaica, and see what the famous ‘Callaloo’ has to offer. Out of my findings from research it says ‘CALLALOO’ is commonly found in Jamaica. It is a vegetable that resembles spinach. Thought to have its origin in South America, it has been recorded as being in Jamaica from as early as 1752. The plant grows up to about 12 to 15 inches in length with leaves that extend to about three to five inches. The stalk is a staple food

By Phillip Simmons in Jamaica, and makes some of the best Jamaican recipes. Callaloo is a rich source of nutrients, particularly minerals, and vitamins. It is best grown in humid conditions and requires a lot of water during the process. It is low in calories, low in fat, high in protein per calorie, high in dietary fibre, high in iron, calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, lutein and folic acid. Jamaican callaloo is most used in the Jamaican pepper pot recipe.

dollar a year industry. Hmmm, makes you wonder if that many diet pills have been taken then why don’t we all look like swimsuit models? A pill may slightly increase your metabolic rate for a time or may suppress your appetite, and you may lose a few pounds. However, a pill alone cannot produce serious or permanent weight loss. A pill cannot deliver the same results as healthy nutrition and regular exercise. There may be a few people who lost some weight based on pills and they look better from the outside. From the outside only, because most probably from the inside they have to deal with the side effects as I mentioned earlier. These can be: raised blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack, cramping, gas and diarrhea, constipation, headaches,

dry mouth, and insomnia. However, the outside look still has to be maintained with extra efforts when thinking long term. The bottom line is that true fat loss it can’t be achieved by a pill. If you really want to lose weight or if you’re looking for long term health benefits, then look no farther than your sneakers. That’s right, lace them up and go for a jog. Check out these proven benefits of exercise: 1. Increased weight loss 2. Strengthened heart and lungs 3. Improved sleep pattern 4. Increased strength 5. Improved coordination 6. Raised self-esteem 7. Renewed confidence 8. Feel Younger Than Ever 9. Improved Mood

November 26 - December 2, 2011

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YOUR DIET

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BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

Tamika graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a Masters degree in Dietetics & Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and licensed to practice medical nutrition therapy in the state of Florida. Email Tamika via tcweeklynews@gmail.com or tamikahandfield@yahoo. com with your healthy eating questions.

Diabetes —Get in the Game

The beautiful Bougainvillea I’ve always been enchanted by bougainvilleas. Along with palms, sunshine, and beaches, the cascading blooms of Bougainvillea provide one of Turks and Caicos’ signature tropical images. They’re truly a sight to behold, especially when their colourful bracts far outnumber their foliage. Bougainvilleas are very easy to grow which is why they are so popular. There are many plants with bracts (either single or clustered) of varying shades such as red, orange, purple, white, mauve, yellow and pink, as well as bi-colored. Bougainvilleas are tropical/Subtropical flowering perennial vines that are native to Brazil in South America where the plant grows in the biome of the Amazon rainforest. It can be trained as a shrub or small tree, grown on ground or potted in containers. A vigorous growing evergreen woody plant with or without spines, depending on the species and cultivars. They require full sun for optimum growth and flowering, though they can tolerate semi-shade. Plant in well-drained potting medium of loam and coarse sand, moist and moderately fertile soil. Needs regular

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water moderately. Pinch plants at 4 weeks to shape them, or pinch to a stake for taller plants, pinching will stimulate new branch growth and subsequent flowering. Blooms occur only on new growth, so new growth on plants is vital to the achievement of flowering. Bougainvillea flowers best during the short days of winter. Drought stress can also stimulate flowering even with long daylight exposure. Gardeners frequently allow plants to dry just to the point of wilting to induce flowering. However, excessive drying can cause leaf drop and dormancy, use care and be sure to water at first signs of wilt. Leaf drop can be a problem as a result of over-watering or underwatering. New growth yellowing or chlorosis (more frequently on purple Bougainvillea) is often a result of magnesium or iron deficiency,

and an application of a complete micronutrient blend or chelated spray should help. From stem cuttings, it can be easily rooted just by cutting branches, about 6 inches of softwood but much better result if it’s hardwood. The cutting is placed into a small pot filled with a good soil made of top soil, sand and peat moss. It needs to be kept very moist and in the shade. You can also place the entire cutting in a plastic bag to keep the humidity high. It will not be long before you see new leaves coming from branches. After a couple months you can introduce the plant into your garden. The most persistent and damaging pest of the bougainvillea is the caterpillar. It eats the leafs, giving the plant a tattered look. The thorns of Bougainvillea are also are good barriers against burglars. If planted under a window it could make your home more protected.

BELIEVE it or not the month of November is coming to an end, so this will be the last article in the series on Diabetes. Hopefully, you found the articles informative and helpful. They were written for a general audience, but if you have personal questions that still need answered please feel free to contact me. Taking steps to properly control your diabetes is critical to you living a normal, healthy and happy life. Consider what you want your ‘steps’ to be in better controlling your blood glucose then design a game plan. Remember, your ‘steps’ may and will look different from someone else’s. Below are some suggestions to get you started in making your game plan. • The all-star team—consider the issues you face as a person living with diabetes then think of health care professionals who may be able to help you with these issues. Your team may consist of a physician to help treat complications or change medications and dosage; a nurse to help teach you how to prevent and care for complications associated with diabetes; a dietitian to help you control your blood sugar by helping you control your carbohydrate intake or a psychologist to help you work through some emotions. Once your team is formed, be open and honest with them to get the best possible care. • SMART goals—think about what is most important to you and then set short-term goals to help you achieve your overall goal. Your goals should be SMART—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timed. For example, you may set a long-term goal of losing weight; a short-termed goal may be: “I will lose 10 per cent of my body weight by walking 30 minutes three days per week before going to work.” A goal such as this gives you something to work towards, yet it is not so ambitious that you become discouraged. • Planning and preparation—failure to prepare is preparing to fail. Think of everything that may become a barrier to you achieving your goals and taking better control of your health; then find solutions to each barrier. You will encounter roadblocks but the important thing is to not let them stop you. So, if you planned to walk and it begins to rain don’t give up, pop in an exercise DVD and start moving or just pop in a CD and start dancing. Your success in living well with diabetes depends on how important it is to you, so take your health seriously and get in the game of life. ‘Like’ my page, ACCU Medical Nutrition—Nutrition in Demand, on Facebook and receive up-to-date nutrition information.

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Trinidad PM Persad-Bissessar: Assassination plot foiled TRINIDAD and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says police have thwarted a plot to assassinate her and members of her cabinet. A dozen people have been arrested, including members of the army and police, officials said. Ms Persad-Bissessar blamed the alleged plot on “criminal elements” acting in “reprisal” for a state of emergency she declared in August. She said her government was in control, with the security forces on full alert. ‘Treason’ Police and government officials in the Caribbean nation have released few details of the alleged plot, saying they did not want to jeopardise ongoing investigations. In an address to the nation, Ms Persad-Bissessar condemned the alleged conspiracy against her and several members of her government as “an evil, devious act of treason”. She linked the security threat to the state of emergency she declared in August to counter a surge in violent crime linked to drugs gangs. She said she was not surprised that “criminal elements” were bent

Security has been stepped at the prime minister’s residence.

on “reprisals”. But the prime minister said the threat would not deter her government from pursuing its campaign against crime and insecurity. Ms Persad-Bissessar said the state of emergency, which gives the security forces sweeping powers to make arrests, was working. She said more than 7,000 people had been arrested and large quantities of drugs and firearms seized. She also reminded Trinidadians of a coup attempt in 1990, when a local

Islamist group tried to overthrow the government. The state of emergency is due to be reviewed in December. Government critics have voiced scepticism, saying the authorities might use the reported plot to justify extending the measure. “We have no evidence of this socalled assassination plot,” Vincent Cabrera, head of the Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union, told the AFP news agency. (BBC)

African-Caribbean boys ‘would rather hustle than learn’ – Head of Jamaican Teachers’ Association BLACK schoolboys can choose to perform poorly to avoid undermining their masculinity, the head of the Jamaican Teachers’ Association has said. Adolph Cameron said that in Jamaica, where homophobia was a big issue, school success was often seen as feminine or “gay”. He was concerned the same cultural attitude was affecting African-Caribbean male students in the UK. They are one of England’s worst-performing ethnic groups in schools. Only traveller children do worse at GCSEs. Although improvements have been made, last year just 40 per cent of AfricanCaribbean boys achieved five good GCSEs including English and maths compared with the national average of 58.5 per cent. Mr Cameron, head of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, made the comments in a lecture at an event in Bristol aimed at promoting the educational achievement of black boys and sponsored by the National Union of Teachers. He noted that in Jamaica boys were at least 10 percentage points behind girls in national tests. Misplaced views about masculinity

needed to be tackled in schools. He said: “Education... takes second place to notions of entrepreneurship as, predominantly our young men, get involved in the informality of what the University of the West Indies academics, Witter and Gayle, have called a ‘hustle culture’.” WOMAN’S ACTIVITY’ He went on to ask whether the notion of “academic achievement” could co-exist with notions about “black masculinity” in contemporary culture. In an interview with the BBC News website, Mr Cameron said: “That notion of masculinity says that if as a male you aspire to perform highly it means you are feminine, even to the extent of saying you are gay. “But in the context of Jamaica, which is so homophobic, male students don’t want to be categorised in that way so that they would deliberately underperform in order that they are not.” He said research had suggested that boys in Jamaica deliberately underperformed in literacy tests because the tests were carried out in standard English, and “to speak in standard English is

considered a woman’s activity”. He went on to suggest the same cultural attitudes affected the learning of African-Caribbean boys in England. He continued: “I would not be surprised if here in England the same or similar things occur in terms of how they feel about themselves and how they respond to and with respect to the society around them. “Boys are more interested in hustling, which is a quick way of making a living, rather than making the commitment to study. This is a supposed to be a street thing which is a male thing. “The influence of this attitude towards masculinity seems to be having a tremendous impact on how well African-Caribbean and Jamaican males do. “There’s a fear of being categorised as gay in a society where homophobia is so strong.” Mr Cameron said the issue needed further investigation but there was a growing realisation among teachers in Jamaica that they needed to tackle it in schools. Christine Blower, general secretary of the NUT, said: “There are obviously issues for black boys both in Jamaica and the UK. We need system-wide reform to ensure that the system does not disadvantage black boys.

November 26 - December 2, 2011

Caribbean labelled ‘most-travel, tourism-intensive’ global region THE Caribbean remains “the most travel and tourism-intensive region of the world,” with economic impact from travel and tourism equaling 14 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), 13 per cent of employment, 12 per cent of investment and 17 per cent of exports, according to a Caribbean Economic Impact Study released by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). The report was commissioned by CHTA in partnership with the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). Travel and tourism directly or indirectly employs 2.2 million Caribbean people, or one of every eight jobs, said Josef Forstmayr, president of CHTA, who announced the report’s release at an event in St Kitts. Incorporating statistics

from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and Smith Travel Research, the report found that Caribbean tourist arrivals totalled US$23.1 million in 2010, up 4.4 per cent from US$22.1 million in 2009. The 2010 arrivals represent 2.5 per cent of the global total of 881 million international travellers, and 36.6 per cent of the 30.3 million United States-based global travellers. “Of the ten countries in the world most dependent on tourism, seven are in the Caribbean,” said Forstmayr. Travel and tourism’s contribution to the Caribbean’s GDP will total US$70.7 billion by the year 2021, up from US$48.6 billion in 2011. The report also found that Caribbean hotel occupancy remained flat in 2010, falling to 60.3 per cent from 60.4 per cent in 2009. (Trinidad Guardian)

Bahamas will tackle New Providence’s housing problem by reclaiming shanty towns THE government has pledged to continue tackling the “critical” lack of affordable housing in New Providence by reclaiming shanty towns. Speaking on Friday at the groundbreaking and renaming ceremony for the former shanty town known as Mackey Yard, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said the new subdivision that will replace it, represents his administration’s commitment to support Bahamians seeking to own their own homes. “There is a critical unmet and overwhelmingly urgent need for affordable, safe housing,” he said, adding that the government is on target to meet its 2007 pledge to create 600 affordable homes. The Ministry of Housing has already constructed 470 houses and sold 237 serviced lots in this current term, with an additional 180 houses now under construction in New Providence, Grand Bahama and Abaco, he said. Less than a year ago, the Boxing Day Mackey Yard fire destroyed more than 100 wooden shanties, leaving hundreds homeless. Now, the area will become home to 53 Bahamian families, and be known as Strachan Hill Estates. Mr Ingraham said the development of the 7.97 acre Mackey Yard plot into 53 lots will cost about $3.9 million. Like Mackey Yard, other areas throughout the Bahamas are occupied by Bahamians and non-

Bahamians without proper title. He said the government is systematically moving to reclaim this land. “We have had to undertake massive exercises here in New Providence, especially so in Carmichael area, in Abaco, Andros, North Eleuthera, Grand Bahama and elsewhere around the country to make title available to families some of whom, in unauthorized occupation, developed commercial enterprises - others constructed residences on government-owned land,” he said. Housing Minister Kenneth Russell said the regularisation of squatters involves giving Bahamians a concessionary rate, in the case of Mackey Yard $3.40 per sq ft, to purchase a lot. Mr Russell explained that those Bahamian squatters who have built homes on government land which is up to the building code will be allowed to purchase property from the government, following which, they will receive title to the land. Those homes that are not up to code, he said, will be required to renovate the building to government standards or demolish them to start over. Despite much media speculation, Mr Russell said “the Ministry of Housing does not have the authority to sell a house or a lot to a nonBahamian”. “It has been made clear,” he said, “that the assistance offered is only to Bahamians.” (Tribune242.com)

November 26 - December 2, 2011

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Clergyman to be sentenced for rape of nine-year-old girl in the Bahamas FREEPORT - Albert Alexander Whyley, the clergyman convicted of raping a nine-year-old girl, was scheduled for sentencing in the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning. Whyley, 59, was supposed to have been sentenced on November 11, but his attorney failed to show up, resulting in a postponement. Attorney Carlson Shurland represented Whyley at his trial in September, when he was found guilty of having unlawful sex with a minor. According to the evidence, the victim was dropped off by her mother at Whyley’s home, where the incident occurred. Although no DNA evidence was presented in the case, the prosecution relied on the testimony of the victim, a letter she had written telling her

mother what had happened, and a doctor’s report confirming that penetration had occurred. Senior Justice Hartman Longley will preside over the hearing. The findings of a social report and a psychiatric report will be presented to the court before the sentence is passed. Crown prosecutor Erica Kemp is also expected to call psychiatrist Dr John Dillet from New Providence to give evidence at the hearing. This is not the first time Whyley has been convicted of having sex with a minor. In 1993, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison for a similar offence; however the Court of Appeal overturned the sentence, reducing it by nine years. (Tribune242.co)

HIV epidemic slows in Caribbean THE REPORT on the Global AIDS Epidemic 2011 released here Monday by the United Nations shows that the Caribbean continues to have the second highest regional HIV prevalence after sub-Saharan Africa, but that the epidemic has slowed considerably since the mid1990s. It said that in the Caribbean region, new HIV infections were reduced by a third from 2001 levels and that HIV incidence has decreased by an estimated 25 per cent in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica since 2001, while in Haiti it has declined by about 12 per cent. “Slowing HIV incidence and increasing access to HIV prevention services for pregnant women have led to a steep decline in the number of children newly infected with HIV and in AIDS-related deaths among children,” the report said, noting that unprotected sex is the primary mode of transmission in the Caribbean. It noted that the number of people

living with HIV has also declined slightly since the early 2000s and that increased access to antiretroviral therapy has led to a considerable drop in mortality associated with AIDS. More people than ever are living with HIV, largely due to greater access to treatment, the report noted. “At the end of 2010, an estimated 34 million people were living with HIV worldwide, up 17 per cent from 2001. This reflects the continued large number of new HIV infections and a significant expansion of access to antiretroviral therapy, which has helped reduce AIDS-related deaths, especially in more recent years.” It said that the number of people dying of AIDS-related causes fell to 1.8 million in 2010, down from a peak of 2.2 million in the mid2000s. A total of 2.5 million deaths have been averted in low- and middle-income countries since 1995 due to antiretroviral therapy being introduced, according to new calculations by UNAIDS.

Caribbean ranks high on human development index JAMAICA is among 11 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states ranked as very high or high on the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Human Development Index (HDI) for 2011. This was revealed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, as he addressed the opening ceremony for the 14th annual Conference of Presidents and Governors-General of CARICOM on November 21 at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. He said that of the 14 Caribbean countries ranked, most were categorised as Upper Middle Income Developing countries by the World Bank, with per capita Gross National Income ranging between US$4,000 and $12,000 in 2010. Jamaica was ranked seventh among the Caribbean countries and 79th in the world,in terms of economic and social development. Dr. Baugh noted however, that “while this classification reflects one measure of progress in relation to less advanced developing economies in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, it fails to take account of our peculiar vulnerabilities as small island developing states and disqualifies us from concessional financing and badly needed debt relief. Regrettably, we are victims of our own modest success”. The HDI is a comparative measure of life expectancy, literacy, education and standards of living for countries worldwide. It is a standard means of measuring well-being, especially child welfare. It is used to distinguish whether a country is developed, developing or underdeveloped, and also to measure the impact of economic policies on quality of life. Turning to regional developments, Dr. Baugh said that despite

Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, addresses the opening ceremony for the 14th annual Conference of Presidents and Governors-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. (jis.gov.jm)

differences in size and population, significant strides have been made to consolidate the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and the countries have been faithful to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas and the spirit of Montego Bay. “We have established successful patterns of cooperation in education, health, security, culture, sports, environment, tourism, disaster management, communications and technology, and the administration of justice,” he stated further. In addition, he said, the Caribbean has established mechanisms to coordinate foreign policies and has acted collectively in its interface with traditional partners and in expanding external relations. “We have broadened our horizons to embrace integration with the wider Latin American region and look forward to the Summit on Integration and Development to be held in Caracas, Venezuela next

month as we launch the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States,” he stated. Dr. Baugh stated that the Caribbean continues to make its mark on the world stage, particularly in terms of “the dynamism and diversity of our culture,”noting that the ackee and salt fish of Jamaica and the coo coo and flying fish of Barbados, have been ranked by National Geographic among the top five national dishes in the world. Ten Heads of State from Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica are attending the fourday conference, which is being held under the theme: ‘Building Together for the Future’. The event will allow for the sharing of experiences and developments in the various territories. (jis.gov.jm)

of the 22 million travellers who visit the Caribbean each year, as well as some of the 21 million who visit on cruise ships. In four years, Haiti expects Canadians to be disembarking by the charter planeload. “Tourism is at the heart of our economic relaunch and the type of sustainable development that can create permanent jobs,” said Stephanie Balmir-Villedrouin at the Quebec-Haiti Business Forum. “We have beautiful tourist sites across the country that are not exploited,” she said. “We have an

action plan so that in four years we will have tourism hotels that can receive Canadian tourists in Haiti.” First, however, the government is focusing on attracting members of Haiti’s vast diaspora to return for a visit and thereby invest in their homeland. To assuage security fears, the government is working with major travel agencies to take passengers directly from the airport by bus to their hotel. About 400,000 people visit Haiti each year, half of them members of the diaspora.

Barbados parent-teacher associations want age of consent at 18 Haiti targets tourism as growth area (Barbados Nation) The umbrella body for parent-teacher associations is suggesting that the age of sexual consent be raised to 18. President of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA), Rhonda Blackman, also believes that’s the age at which a person should access medical care without parental consent. While Blackman agrees with Minister of Health Donville Inniss that the disparity between the age of consent and the age at which a person can access medical care without a parent’s consent needs to be fixed, she

says the bar should be raised, rather than lowered. “When you become 16, you’re given licence to drive, you can give legal consent for sex, you have access to nightclubs and fetes. If you are given the responsibility and you are accountable at age 16 for these things, then it is saying there is a level of maturity and along with that maturity comes a level of responsibility. So if you can do these things without your parents, then yes, you should be legally able to go to the doctor,” she said in an interview with the SATURDAY SUN. (Barbados nation)

RESURRECTING tourism in a country best known for poverty, political instability and a devastating earthquake might seem an overly optimistic ambition. But bringing back Haiti’s oncethriving tourism sector is one of the cornerstones of the Caribbean nation’s economic renewal strategies, the country’s new minister of tourism told a Montreal conference last week. By investing in airports, security and smaller resort hotels that focus on its cultural heritage as well as its beaches, Haiti is hoping to lure some

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November 26 - December 2, 2011

Entertainment Kartel being probed for five more murders EMBATTLED dancehall entertainer, Vybz Kartel, is now being probed in relation to five other murder cases. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is now before the courts in relation to two murder cases. However, the Head of the Criminal Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner Ealan Powell, said probes carried out by detectives have implicated Kartel in five additional murders that took place in the Corporate Area and St Catherine. ACP Powell said charges are expected to be laid against the controversial DJ soon. On October 3, Kartel was charged with murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm in connection with the killing of businessman Barrington ‘Bossie’ Burton.

Vybz Kartel is before the courts with two murder cases.

Weeks later, the artiste was slapped with the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. Williams was beaten and stabbed on August 16 at a house in Havendale, St

Andrew. ACP Powell said his team of detectives is also pursuing other members of the entertainment industry. (GoJamaica.com)

November 26 - December 2, 2011

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November 26 - December 2, 2011

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Caicos Pine recovery underway An international partnership is seeking to save the endangered Caicos Pine tree – nearly 90per cent of the TCI’s Caicos Pines have been lost over the past decade. A media release from the governor’s office stated that the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources’ Caicos Pine Recovery Project and Native Plant Biodiversity Conservation Nursery in North Caicos has teamed with the UK’s world-renowned Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew to try and help save the species. The pines were destroyed by an infestation of North American Pine Tortoise Scale insects, a pine parasite. These are believed to have been inadvertently imported with Christmas trees from their native United States. One of the key issues is that the parasite breeds all year round in TCI due to its all year round good weather. In its native environment the scale parasite breeds only once per year. The link between TCI conservation efforts and the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew was established following diversity fieldwork carried out by the Turks and Caicos National Trust from 2000-2005, and a conservation conference attended by all 14 of the UK’s Overseas Territories in 2000. Two botanists from London are in North Caicos to work with TCIG’s Department of Environment and Coastal Resources’ Bryan Naqqi Manco and Junel Blaise in seeking to save the Pine. The three-year project is funded by a grant from the UK Government’s Overseas Territories Environment Programme. They are currently planting about 1,300 of the 8,679 Caicos Pine seeds that they have already collected this year in their 50-foot square nursery. The remaining 7000plus seeds have been sent to RBG Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank for long-term conservation storage,

WIV’s Cynclair Musgrove, (left) collects her prize of a BlackBerry phone for having one of the winning numbers in the LIME draw.

Caicos Pine recovery - Dead pine trees in North Caicos

and some will be grown with experimental techniques in RBG Kew’s laboratories. In addition, they are looking into a number of initiatives that can help preserve the Pines. This includes: • Clearing 100m triangular areas of ground for a scientifically controlled burning of the pine yards in Spring 2012 in association with Bahamas Department of Forestry and the US authorities. • Burning the pine yards simulates the natural phenomena of woodland fires that actually improve the quality of the soil that the plants are growing in and controlling competition by broadleaf species. • They have set up other plots on Middle Caicos where they can conduct experiments to determine if there is a suitable insecticide that will rid the Pines of the parasite without damaging the ecology of the TCI or harm other indigenous species. • Conduct further investigations as to why some younger trees appear to be resistant to the parasite when a neighbouring plant is infested. The Caicos pine and its habitat,

Home-Help donations In an effort to bring some joy to the lives of our Home-Help (elderly citizens) on Grant Turk, the Department of Social Development on Grand Turk is asking persons in the community to make donations to the department. In a media release stated that the following items are suggestions for females only: Nightgowns, Pajamas, Slippers, Lotion & deodorant, Body Powder, Towels & wash

rags, and Fresh fruits baskets. Should members of the public have questions and/or would like to make a donation please contact the Department of Social Development, Grand Turk, at 946-2682. The deadline for donations is December 16, 2011. The Department of Social Development wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and looks forward to continued community support.

the pine yards, are a unique aspect of TCI nature. Caicos pines are a population of the Bahamas variety of the Caribbean pine Pinus caribaea var. bahamensis. The species occurs in Cuba, Central America, and the Bahamas Archipelago including the Turks & Caicos, but our population is separated by hundreds of miles from other populations (the Bahamas variety otherwise only occurs in the four northernmost Bahamas Islands of Andros, Abaco, New Providence, and Grand Bahama). Safeguarding this uniquely disjunct population of trees will protect a habitat unlike any other place in the world, as well as important genetic diversity of the species, already determined through research by the project. Working to protect both the wild habitat of the Caicos pine and creating a population of pines in the nursery and in the Millennium Seed Bank will allow more potential to safeguard the species and its habitat in the long term.

Shicora Harvey with her grand prize of a Galaxy Tablet. At left is LIME staffer, Althea Been, and at right is General Manager, Drexwell Seymour.

LIME Christmas giveaways LIME TCI telecommunications services jumped into its festive season promotions with a number of giveaways at the Leeward Highway head office, and lighting of the Christmas tree.

In the true corporate spirit LIME invited the public to the, November 14, tree-lighting ceremony where General Manager, Drexwell Seymour, greeted the large crowd before turning on lights for the Christmas tree. Announcing one feature of the LIME Christmas giveaways that run to December 31, he spoke of the ease with which customers who visit the office can win prizes: “Just by simply walking through the door means you’re a winner”. Additionally there was entertainment from a choir of LIME staff, a dancing display by LIME Steppers, and a musical rendition by Jenardo Laporte. Throughout the evening LIME staff shared out numbered tickets to the crowd and had prize draws for matching numbers among members of the public. Winners walked away with a number of smart phones, and top-ups for their phones. Fourteen-year-old Shicora Harvey copped the main prize of a Samsung Galaxy tablet.

November 26 - December 2, 2011

Entertainment

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Clooney and Ronaldo may be called to Berlusconi’s sex trial

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s marriage fell apart because of issues that had long fueled skepticism about their relationship.

How Moore, Kutcher’s marriage turned toxic It was an unlikely romance from the start – and in the end, the sixyear marriage of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore fell apart because of issues that had long fueled skepticism about their relationship: their famous 15-year age difference, his wandering eye, her insecurities. As a result, the marriage “[had] been deteriorating for a long time,” a friend of Kutcher, 33, tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story. “Ashton was ready to end it, [but] he wanted to wait for Demi to actually do it. He loved her but couldn’t live with her. “

Moore, 49, “really wanted to save the marriage but couldn’t deal with the pain of his cheating,” adds the friend. “T Several friends note that the age gap between the former power couple – who are worth an estimated $290 million – caused Moore to doubt herself. “If anyone was uncomfortable with the age difference, it was Demi, not Ashton,” says a Kutcher pal. “She drove him crazy after a while with questions and doubts.” hey were fed up with each other,” a second source tells PEOPLE. (people.com)

Opera legend Sena Jurinac dies OPERA singer Sena Jurinac, one of the most celebrated sopranos of the post-war period, has died aged 90. Born in Travnik in Bosnia in October 1921, the Austrian star studied in Zagreb, and made her debut there 1942 as Mimi in La Boheme. She made very few recordings across her career, although the BBC recently issued a CD of her 1961 Proms show. The Vienna State Opera, of which she was an honorary member, confirmed the singer had died in southern Germany. In a statement, it said it was mourning the loss of a “legendary artist who shaped not only the Vienna State Opera but also the entire opera world”. Jurinac first sang for the company in 1944, playing Cherubino in The Marriage Of Figaro, and remained a member until 1983, when she made her farewell as Marschallin in Der Rosenkavalier. She appeared at the Salzburg Festival in 1947, and soon after made her London debut, singing Dorabella

Juranic performed in operas including Don Giovanni, Der Rosenkavalier and La Boheme.

at Covent Garden. Jurinac went on to become a favourite at Glyndebourne, and was renowned for her interpretation of Mozart. Scholar Peter Branscombe described her voice as “beautifully pure, rich and even throughout its range”. Austrian news agency APA reported that Jurinac died Tuesday at her home near Augsburg. (BBC)

AN ITALIAN court has ruled that Silvio Berlusconi may call the actor George Clooney and footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as witnesses at his sex trial. The Italian ex-prime minister is accused of paying for sex with an under-age prostitute. Alleged prostitute Karima El Mahroug has said Clooney was at a dinner in Mr Berlusconi’s house - a claim he denies. Clooney’s testimony would undermine the dancer’s credibility, a BBC correspondent says. Clooney and Ronaldo are among 78 people Mr Berlusconi’s lawyers have named as possible defence witnesses. The prosecution has drawn up a list of 136 witnesses, including Ms Mahroug, a Moroccan-born nightclub dancer who is often known by her stage name Ruby. It is by no means certain that all the witnesses will be summoned to the trial, the BBC’s Alan Johnson reports from Rome. Mr Berlusconi, who is also accused of abuse of office, faces up to 15 years in jail if found guilty. He denies any wrongdoing and says the charges are politically motivated. Denials The trial, which opened in April, has been delayed by procedural issues. Prosecutors allege that the Italian leader paid for sex with Ms Mahroug

Alleged prostitute Karima El Mahroug “ruby” is at the centre of the scandal.

while she was still 17, an offence under Italian law. They maintain that the prime minister had sex with her on 13 occasions. Mr Berlusconi, who resigned as prime minister earlier this month amid Italy’s mounting economic problems, denies having sex with Ms Mahroug. She has also denied having sex with him, or being a prostitute. In an interview with Time magazine in October, Clooney said he had been called by Mr Berlusconi’s lawyers. “I spoke to their people and said,

‘I will come and testify if you’d like,’ because I wasn’t at the party that I was said to have been at,” he said. “I wasn’t at his ‘bunga bunga’ party,” he added, referring to the nickname for the alleged sex parties at Mr Berlusconi’s house. Clooney added that he had been at “another party” which he attended in order to speak about the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. Ronaldo, who plays for Real Madrid, has been called by the defence because Ms El Mahroug alleges she had sex with him - an allegation he denies. (BBC)

Rowland won’t miss birth of Beyonce’s baby THE X FACTOR judge said that sharing such an important experience with her best friend and former Destiny Child’s band mate is something she couldn’t miss out on. Rowland told The Daily Mail: “My best friend had a baby and I wasn’t there to see the baby born. I get choked up even now talking about it because I wasn’t there. So now it’s important to me to share those moments with my friends and with my family. “I wouldn’t miss the birth of Beyoncé’s baby. I can’t. I don’t want to miss those moments. It’s life happening to people that I love and I want to be a part of it. I watched my best friend’s baby being born on Skype.” Knowles announced in August that she was expecting her first child with rapper husband Jay Z. Earlier this month, Rowland is thought to have accidentally revealed the sex of the baby by repeatedly referring to the baby as “she” in an interview. (rte.ie.com)

Kelly Rowland is Beyonce former Destiny Child’s band mate.

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November 26 - December 2, 2011

UK women are Nato: ‘Highly likely’ we caused Pakistan troop deaths ‘fattest in Europe’ IT IS “highly likely” that Nato aircraft were behind a deadly overnight raid on a Pakistani border checkpoint, a Nato spokesman has told the BBC. Brigadier-General Carsten Jacobson said Nato was investigating how the incident occurred and sent condolences. Pakistani officials have responded with fury to the incident, which they say killed at least 24 soldiers. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani called it “outrageous” and convened an emergency meeting of the cabinet. Pakistan’s government promptly closed supply routes across its territory to Nato in Afghanistan. There are reports of some trucks on the main routes being told to turn back.

INVESTIGATION The night-time attack took place at the Salala checkpoint, about 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the Afghan border, at around 02:00 local time (21:00 GMT). Gen Jacobson said a combined force of Afghan and Nato troops were in the area when “a tactical situation developed on the ground”, though he gave no more details. He said close air support was called in, and “we’re aware it’s highly likely this caused casualties”. He said it was a high priority for Nato to “find out what happened”. Military sources told the BBC’s Quentin Sommerville in Paktika province in Afghanistan that a USAfghan special forces mission came under fire from a position within Pakistan.

They received permission from the headquarters of Nato’s Isaf mission to fire back at what they believed was a suspected Taliban training camp. The Pakistani army said in a statement that two border posts had been attacked by helicopters and fighter aircraft, killing 24 people and leaving 13 injured. It said Pakistani troops fired back as best they could. Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had strongly condemned the “blatant and unacceptable act”, and demanded “strong and urgent action be taken against those responsible for this aggression”, the military said. A senior Pakistani military officer told Reuters the attack came “without any reasons” and that soldiers were asleep at the time. (BBC)

UN human rights chief condemns Cairo deaths UN HUMAN rights chief Navi Pillay has condemned the “clearly excessive use of force” by Egypt’s security forces during clashes with protesters. Ms Pillay called for an independent inquiry into the death of at least 30 people since the weekend. Critics of Egypt’s ruling military council are still occupying Cairo’s Tahrir Square despite its pledge of a speedier handover to civilian rule. Street battles are continuing for a fifth day in the capital. “I urge the Egyptian authorities to end the clearly excessive use of force against protesters in Tahrir Square and elsewhere in the country, including the apparent improper use of tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition,” Ms Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a statement. “Some of the images coming out of Tahrir, including the brutal beating of already subdued protesters, are

Officials say more than 30 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in the latest unrest.

deeply shocking,” she added. Wednesday’s street battles in Cairo are focusing on the interior ministry building, near Tahrir Square. Security forces have been using tear gas and rubber bullets against

Nokia Siemens to cut 17,000 jobs THE STRUGGLING telecoms equipment manufacturer Nokia Siemens Networks is cutting 17,000 jobs. The cuts from its 74,000-strong workforce should help cut operating costs by some 1bn euros ($1.35bn; £860m). Nokia Siemens has struggled to make profits so its parent firms are eager to distance themselves from it. This might result in shares in the subsidiary being listed on the stock market. “As we look towards the prospect of an independent future, we need to take action now to

improve our profitability and cash generation,” Nokia Siemens chief executive Rajeev Suri said. Mr Suri described the planned layoffs as regrettable but necessary. “We need to take the necessary steps to maintain long term competitiveness and improve profitability in a challenging telecommunications market,” he said. The firm, which is a joint venture between Finland’s Nokia and Germany’s Siemens, has said the restructuring programne will involve cuts across operations worldwide.

demonstrators. There have also been clashes in several Egyptian cities including Alexandria, Suez, Port Said and Aswan. British Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the Egyptian authorities “to respect the right of peaceful protest and immediately to cease the use of violence against protesters, including live fire and the use of gas”. Also on Wednesday, the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) expressed “profound concern” at the situation in Egypt and urged “the various parties in Egypt to exercise maximum restraint”. Officials say more than 30 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in the latest unrest. Many protesters camping on Tahrir Square are wearing safety masks and goggles to protect them against the effect of tear gas. The violence is the worst since a wave of street protests toppled President Hosni Mubarak in February, after three decades in power. (BBC)

THE UK has more obese women than any other country in Europe, according to European Union figures. Data agency Eurostat, which looked at 19 countries, found nearly a quarter of UK women - 23.9% were recorded as being obese in the year 2008 to 2009. Just over 22% of UK men were classed as obese, coming second only to Malta. A person is defined as obese if their body mass index (BMI), the result of a calculation involving weight and height, is above a certain level. The BMI correlates fairly well with body fat. Statisticians found the share of overweight and obese people increases with age in all of the 19 member states that data was available for. The data come from the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) and was published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. After the UK, the countries with the highest levels of female obesity were Malta, with 21.1%, and Latvia, where 20.9% fulfilled that criteria. Meanwhile, after Malta and the UK, the countries with the highest instances of male obesity were Hungary - where 21.4% fall into that category - and the Czech Republic, where 18.4% are classed as such. The UK’s high levels of obesity are in stark contrast to those in countries such as Romania, where just 8% of women were classed as obese along with 7.6% of men. Obesity levels were also found to

Statisticians looked at the 19 European states data was available

be low in Italy, Bulgaria and France. In Italy, 9.3% of women were found to be obese and 11.3% men. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria levels of obesity for women and men were found to be 11.3% and 11.6%, with levels of France identified as being 12.7% and 11.7% respectively. The figures suggested that the proportion of women who are obese or overweight falls as the educational level rises. Last month, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley launched a bid to reduce obesity levels in England by 2020. The minister said people need to be honest with themselves about how much they eat and drink. He said that, overall, Britons should be eating five billion fewer calories a day than at present. (BBC)

Basic homecare help ‘breaching human rights’ in England BASIC care for the elderly in their own homes in England is so bad it breaches human rights at times, an inquiry says. The home care review by the Equality and Human Rights Commission highlighted cases of physical abuse, theft, neglect and disregard for privacy and dignity. It said on many occasions support for tasks such as washing and dressing was “dehumanising” and left people “stripped of self-worth”. The findings have added weight to calls for a complete overhaul of the system. Campaigners described the situation as “shameful”, while councils, which are in charge of providing such services, said without urgent reform services would just get worse. There are currently nearly 500,000 people who are getting councilfunded support in their own homes. The home care review said

Ann Reid says one of her husband’s carers refused to help him go to the toilet, because he was reading the newspaper.

about half of people who had given evidence reported real satisfaction with care, but a number of common complaints were made by others. These included: Older people not being given enough support to eat and drink, with some staff arguing health and safety restrictions prevented them preparing hot meals

November 26 - December 2, 2011

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

World News

Love triangle sends mom on killing spree –Two sons, niece and shooter die 17, and friend Makayla Woods, 15, were rushed from the house and placed on life support, authorities said. Cops started their manhunt for Holder after she shot her ex-boyfriend Randy Lamb, 40, in the arm following an

early morning meeting in a parking lot Sunday. Lamb called his wife from his car after the violent confrontation, and the wife called police. “I don’t know exactly what happened by my husband’s

dueling restraining orders, the News & Record of Greensboro reported. Lamb’s wife said in a court filing that Holder repeatedly harassed her, sent her naked pictures, followed her to the mall and tried to run her off a neighbourhood road. (Nydailynews.com)

Mary Ann Holder shot and killed multiple friends and members of her family on Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Greensboro, NC.

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A THIRD child has died after a North Carolina mom flew into a murderous rampage over a love triangle and shot five kids in the head Sunday. Zachary Smith, 14, the young son of shooter Mary Ann Holder, died in a Greensboro, N.C., hospital later Monday, authorities said. According to officials, Holder, 36, wrote two suicide notes taking responsibility for the bloody rampage that also claimed the lives of her older son Robert Smith, 17, and young niece Hannaleigh Suttles, 8. She wrote that she was sorry for the pain she caused and then took her own life inside her parked Ford Explorer shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday. A Guilford County Sheriff’s deputy believes he witnessed the suicide, saying he saw the puff of smoke likely from the bullet that killed her. Holder’s son Zachary, whom she retrieved from a sleepover only minutes before killing herself, was found clinging to life in the SUV’s back seat with a gunshot wound to his head. As first responders rushed the boy to a hospital, deputies entered Holder’s Pleasant Garden house and found a scene of unspeakable horror. They said Holder apparently opened fire on four innocent youths gathered under her roof at some point Sunday morning possibly as the victims slept. Her son Robert was declared dead at the scene. Her niece Hannaleigh, who was living with her at the time, died from her injuries at a hospital. Nephew Richard Suttles,

been shot,” Jennifer Lamb said on the 911 recording obtained by Fox8/WGHP. “This woman who he had an affair with, she was there when he got there, and she shot him.” Court documents reveal Holder began an affair with Lamb in 2008, but the relationship turned ugly with

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

November 26 - December 2, 2011

Classifieds AGNES SWANN NORTH CAICOS

Carlisle Supplies Limited Requires

Part time Assistant

Is looking for 4

To cover vacation time and sick leave as and when required

Duties to include

Peachtree Accounting System – Microbiz - POS System Accounts Payable and Receivable - Monthly management accounts Credit Control – Invoicing -

Inventory Secretarial Duties

Shorthand and Typing, Microsoft Office and Excel Competent in dealing with all aspects of the Company Salary – Remuneration in line with experience

Fax resume to 649 946 4437 No later than November 30th 2011 BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY

5793

Labourers To work 7 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Contact: 246-4769

5797

At least 10 years experience required in all departments

BETTY UNISEX SALON Is looking for a

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DAPHNE’S VARIETY STORE

Heather Greene Is seeking to employ

is looking to fill the following positions:

Labourer Labourer Labourer Worker Labourer Domestic Maintenance Person

International Transfer Company Limited (C.A.M.) in the Turks and Caicos Islands) Seeks to employ a

Cashier @@Applicants must be willing to work on weekends @@Must have basic knowledge of computers @@Applicants must have a clean Police Record @@and have excellent communication skills @@Applicants must have good typing skills

JOHNATHAN & ELIZABETH SWANN NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a

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JOSEPH MORLEY

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One Labourer To work in warehouse

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5857

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One labourer

LEW1 SHIPPING LTD.

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BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY

Please send all application to: P.O. Box 398

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

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contact: 244-7130

To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour. Contact: 242-4990

5843

To work 5 days must be able to work on holiday and on call. Duties include: Cleaning yard and other labour work. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 244-6730

To work 5 days per week must have experience in cleaning property Belonger will be given first preference salary $5.00 per hour.

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November 26 - December 2, 2011

Duties include but not limited to:

• Loading and off loading containers receiving and labeling cargo assisting customers with heavy lifting keeping warehouse and work area clean • One (1) Boat Mechanic • Must have knowledge of hydraulic system • Must have 12 years experience • Willing to live onboard vessel • Must be able to read and write English 5839

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES Ron Higgs

S & G Construction Eldon Garcia Is looking to fill the following positions:

Labourer Carpenter 5841

Contact: 231-6121

To work 4 days per week. Salary $8.00 per hour.

Contact: 346-2664

5842

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

Tikki Hut

Worker Dishwasher To work 6 days 5851

5838

per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 941-5341

contact: 231-1199

WANTED Intellectual Property Manager/ Owner’s Representative

FUENTE MARKETING LTD holds various intellectual property rights that are registered and used around the world. It is looking for a manager to oversee those intellectual property rights and represent the owner/head office in relation to those rights.

Is looking to hire 3 high skilled

Domestic contact: North Cote 649-941-4521

Must be able to work 5 days per week including holidays and on call Belonger will be given first preference salary starting $5.00 per hour.

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DJ LaboUrer Upholstery person Gardener

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The applicant must have knowledge of trademark law and protection of intellectual property rights both in the US and worldwide. The applicant will be responsible for instructing outside counsel where necessary, overseeing intellectual property licensing, intellectual property registration and protection, as well as brand management and development. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors of the company. The successful applicant will require not less than 10 years of experience in intellectual property and specifically brand protection rights and a legal qualification is required. The successful candidate will need to divide his or her time between the Turks and Caicos Islands and other countries as required in order to provide services to the company and the head office as necessary.

finish carpenters/ furniture Must be able to read drawings salary $9.00 per hour.

Contact: 331-4417 between the hours of 10am-3pm

Applications should be sent to Fuente Marketing Ltd, c/o M & S Trust Company Limited, P O Box 560 Butterfield Square, Providenciales and should be headed “Application for Intellectual Property Manager” and should be accompanied by a full curriculum vitae. A copy of the application should be sent to the Labour Department. Fluency in English is mandatory, with knowledge of Spanish, German and French also being desirable. Belongers only need apply. Salary and benefits dependent on age and experience. 5646

5853

PROVO FOOD FAIR Is looking for a

November 26 - December 2, 2011

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION

Fly Fishing Guide/ Supervisor Position Available

Construction is underway for PR11018 for Groyne Repairs on Parcels 19-29, Block 60901, (Emerald Beach, Providenciales). Construction is anticipated to be completed on or about December 20, 2011

Daily tasks will include but not be limited to:

Project Description: The work will replace an 80 ft section of two existing groynes. Public access along the back beach will remain open during construction. The beach will be closed in the active work area (near the water line) between 7am and 5pm, daily. Engineer for the Project: Coastal Design and Engineering (CDE). Questions shall be directed to Karyn Erickson or Christin Perkinson at 941-7309 or 241-4012 5844

• Responsible for all fly-fishing activities • Responsible for teaching and leading fishing experiences for guests • Development of programs for children and adults such as nature walks, educational workshops, kayak trips, nature camps and fly casting lessons • Communications with guests of all ages to ensure a positive experience on fishing excursions • Requirements: • Must reside on Middle Caicos • Must possess TCI Captain License • Must have extensive experience fly-casting and local waters • Must be able to operate/maintain an airboat and flats boat • Must be able to work under little to no supervision • Must produce a clean police record • Must be reliable, hard working, enthusiastic and customer service oriented • Must be able to maintain property & equipment, perform daily, weekly and monthly boat maintenance and keep warehouse facility neat and organized • Must be able to write and keep up with weekly Internet blog, log books and updates • Salary: Based on experience

Closing date for position is: Jan. 10, 2012 Resume/CV must be submitted too: Atlmidtown22@aol.com

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

PRITON DEVELOPMENT LTD.

(5)Plumbers (4)Masons (3)Dry Waller

Seeks

Bohio Dive Resort is recruiting for the following positions:

PADI Dive Instructor

(3) Mechanic (3) Carpenters

The successful candidate must have :

• PADI dive Instructor certification • Experience in Resort type environment, ideally in the Caribbean • Excellent written and spoke English • Excellent references

• Must have at least 3 years experience and be able to work with little supervision. Salary start at $5.50 an hour and is based on experience. • Deadline for applications is November 24th 2011. • Salary is based on experience • Interested persons should be dependable

Candidates should apply in writing including a covering letter, resume and references to: info@bohioresort.com

Send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034 C/o Alliance Realty Ltd. 5800

STAFF VACANCY

Notice Of Sale By Public Auction Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Trust Company, 13 Caribbean Place, 1254 Leeward Highway, Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Friday 2nd of December, 2011.

Line Foreman

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Line-Foreman in our Operations Department in Providenciales. Description To provide leadership of the assigned Line Crew in the safe efficient construction, operation and maintenance of the transmission and distribution systems in order to achieve a safe and reliable supply of electricity to customers. Main Duties 1. Responsible for leading a line crew consisting of Linemen and Apprentice Linemen in carrying out line work in a safe and efficient manner consistent with Safe Work Practices and Work Methods. 2. Responsible for ensuring that line crews are productive. 3. Responsible for carrying out overhead and underground distribution and transmission work, as well as work in substations and other areas. 4. Responsible for operating line trucks and other line equipment, keeping safety, housekeeping and proper care uppermost in mind. 5. Responsible for taking stand-by duty on a regular scheduled basis. 6. Responsible for providing high-quality, on-the-job training to Apprentice Linemen. 7. Responsible for maintaining a neat appearance and tidy worksite in order to project a positive image of the Company with the public. Minimum Requirements • Journeyman Lineman’s Qualifications. • 3 years post qualification experience in an electric utility environment. • Excellent team player with good analytical skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure. • Goal-oriented and self-motivated. Compensation Grade 12

Deadline for submission of applications is December 5th, 2011. Please submit to:

Location

60900/260, Leeward Going Through, Providenciales. Undeveloped raw land parcel accessed via an unpaved road adjoining Governor’s Road which connects the Leeward Estate with the Leeward Highway.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Reo Lawrence Stubbs

Approximate Area

5.00 acres

Location

10411/50, East Suburbs, Grant Turk. Beautiful undeveloped beachfront parcel with 135 feet of sandy beachfront, elevation and views of Gibbs Cay to the south-east.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Andre Horatio Mills

Approximate Area

1.00 acre

Location

60611/27, Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales. Mixed use commercial & residential development consisting of 900 sq ft singlestorey office and residential accommodation, 2-storey building containing 3 warehouses on lower level and 18 efficiency units on upper level, 310 sq ft single-storey structure accommodating 3 basic efficiency units and 1 communal washroom, 1,650 sq ft single storey mechanic shop.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Gilbert Fitzroy Selver

Approximate Area

4.00 acres

Location

60501/172,175,178,179 &181, Blue Hills & Stamers Run. Undeveloped lots available in residential subdivision on the north side of the Millenium Highway, opposite the TCI Waste recycling facility. Utilities laid to boundary. Lots available individually.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Gilbert Fitzroy Selver

Approximate Area

0.30, 0.27, 0.42, 0.26 & 0.29 acres respectively

Location

60501/173, Blue Hills & Stamers Run, Providenciales. Undeveloped lot in quiet residential subdivision on the north side of the Millennium Highway, opposite the TCI Waste recycling facility. Utilities laid to boundary.

Title

Absolute Jesse Ann Vanessa Selver

Approximate Area

0.29 acres

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN TRUST COMPANY LTD: 5877

Ms. Judith V. Missick Director, Human Resources Fortis TCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc or by fax: 649-946-4532

FAX: (649) 946-4661

5819

November 26 - December 2, 2011

P.O. Box 599, 13 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I, Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223

5798

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

CLAUDE SWANN Is looking for a

Babysitter Female Driver To work 6 days With own transportation must be 5777

contact 231-3788

per week salary $5.00 per hour. Contact: 242-3883

Is looking for a

able to work from 9am – 3pm

Lamont’s Fast Food Restaurant

KENNISHA’S RESTAURANT

Domestic Domestic Worker ToWorker work 5 days To work 6 days

per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 232-5538

per week salary $5.00 per hour. Contact: 242-5919

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The Turks and Caicos Islands’ oldest and WRITERS / leading publishing house is in need of additional staff to fill the following posts:

Is looking for

Labourer/ Handyman

Must be reliable honest and hardworking salary $5.50 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Contact: 241-7995

REPORTER TRAINEE Preferably a High School graduate or someone with an extremely good command of the English language for court and community reporting. Ability to drive and use a camera a desirable asset. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience. Position available March 1, 2010

ADVERTISING SPACE SALES PERSON Candidates must have had actual hands-on experience selling advertising space for newspapers and magazines. Ability to assist clients with the writing of copy for ads and gathering of collateral an asset. Salary is commission based. Position available October 30, 2011

Forward applications to: The Publisher Duncanson Publications Ltd. P.O. Box 52, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: tcnews@tciway.tc NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Preference will be given to Belongers and Legal Residents Closing date for applications is November 14, 2008

To work 3 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 343-5089 is looking for a

Bartender To work 3 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 246-6608

Turks & Caicos Banking Company Limited

PHOTO JOURNALISTS

Candidates must have at least five (5) years experience working full-time for daily newspapers and/or news/features magazines, reporting on hard news, features and parliamentary/court proceedings. Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

Labourer MIRACLE RESTAURANT & BAR

5792

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Marguerite Odilon Missick T/A Marguerite Retail Shop Is looking for a

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FLOWERGIRL

5801

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

November 26 - December 2, 2011

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Financial Controller Requirements: • Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting, ten years of experience in a seniorlevel finance or accounting position. • Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of federal financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and profitability analysis. • Profound knowledge in banking activities such as Securities, Money Market, Foreign Exchange • Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings. • Knowledge of SWIFT payment systems • German/French language skills

Interested belongers please submit CV to Human Resources Regent Village, Unit H102 PO Box 777, Providenciales services@tcbc.tc Attention Human Resources

5805

5809

Pizza Pizza

SUBTRONIC SOUND REINFORCEMENT

Is looking for a

MY DEES

Is seeking a

Caicos Café

ALBERT’S CLEANING SERVICES

RHONDDA COLLYMORE WILSON

Is looking for a

Is desirous of hiring a

Is looking for 2

Domestic Workers

Cosmetologist

Domestic

Worker

To work 7 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

In Grand Turk for 3 days per week effective January 2012. Salary $6.50 per hour.

Contact: 241-4156 Belongers Only

Please contact Telephone Number 231-7188.”

POSITIONS COOK

Waitress

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

To work in a restaurant Must be willing to work shift work also weekends and holidays.

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Send resumes to P.O. Box 954

5826

Contact: 231-0998

Contact: 243-2344

5803

Contact: 941-3577

Contact: 2446076 or 332-1488 5807

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Babysitter/ Domestic Worker Working hours Monday – Saturday 7am-4pm. Salary based upon experience. Previous experience as a babysitter required

Contact: 231-4794

part-time position for a cook/ housekeeper twenty hours per week must be able to work weekends nights and holidays salary $10.00 per hour must have own transportation

CLEANER needed to work 8 hours per week salary $7.00 per hour

Contact: 331-1809 5829

5806

5796

contact: 246-3083

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Must be willing to work usual hours including Saturdays and Sundays salary $200.00 per hour.

WANTED

NEW IMAGE BEAUTY CENTER

is looking for a

Labourer Labourer Labourer Waitress To work 6 days To work 3 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

5805

OSCAR TALBOT Is looking for a

Closing date for applications is December 10th, 2011

5836

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

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November 26 - December 2, 2011

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Operational FOR SALE BY General manager PUBLIC AUCTION TCI LOTTO GAMES LTD. is now accepting applications/ resumes for an OPERATIONAL GENERAL MANAGER

EQUITY LTD. ad 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 property.

The position involves the general operation and supervision of a gaming operation from the main office on Providenciales. Successful applicants must possess the following qualifications and must be fluent in English:

Titles 60905/157K14

1. A minimum of five years experience working in a fast paced environment as well as a positive attitude and aptitude to work in a customer service oriented business 2. Exceptional communication and customer service skills (is a must) 3. Trustworthy and dependable 4. Excellent communication, writing and computer skills 5. Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends andholidays 6. Good organizational and problem solving skill 7. Clean criminal record 8. Unblemished employment history

Leeward Going Through, Providenciales. A 1700 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Palmyra condominium unit: Unit 302 – no furniture included Registered Proprietor: Ronald Jeffrey Berman

Those applicants with required qualifications and/or skills will be contacted for an interview 5814

The auction will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 29th, at the office of Twa, Marcelin, Wolf, Chancery Court, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. For further particulars please contact Twa, Marcelin, Wolf at: tmw@tmwlaw.tc reference “Auction” or call 649 946 4261.

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

Located in Long Bay, Providenciales. $1300.00 a month.

Contact: 244-4445 or 242-0200

5742

is looking for a

LINDA GRANT

L.T.C FISHERIES

Is looking for a

Is looking to fill the following positions

8 Conch Peelers

Labourer Sales Clerk Labourer Labourer Salary $.25 per pound

To work 5 days per week and on call salary $5.00 per hour Belongers will be given first preference.

Send resumes to P.O. Box 954

Must have knowledge of QuickBooks POS System salary $5.00 per hour 9am-2pm.

contact: 941-8233

Must be able to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour

Contact: 346-8896

5827

Fully furnished three bedroom two and a half bathroom house

ISLAND SPORTIQUE

5821

for rent

F. R. CONSTRUCTION

Is looking for a

5823

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

November 26 - December 2, 2011

Must be available to work on call, holidays and weekends. Salary $5.00 per hour. Belonger will be give first preference.

Contact: 231-6100

5833

Qualified PADI/NAUI SCUBA Instructors Needed

ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS IS 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY

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. Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and STCW95 qualification preferred, or applicant must be willing to train.

CALL 946-4664 OR EMAIL tcnews@tciway.tc

This is a tourism related job and will include all aspects of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Senior Executive Appointments PERMANENT SECRETARY Turks and Caicos Islands Government

Following a public sector reform programme, TCI Government is reducing the number of ministerial departments. Applications are now invited for the Permanent Secretary appointments that will lead the new ministries through significant change. These posts offer the chance to make a real difference in transforming the effectiveness and efficiency of public services. Several positions are available and successful applicants will be appointed to the most appropriate ministries. Applicants will need to be TCI Belongers but need not be currently living on the islands. Previous government experience is not a pre-requisite and applications are invited from anyone with relevant leadership and management experience. Applications will be welcomed from current TCI civil servants with relevant experience, skills and potential without regard to current seniority. Candidates need to be creative and strategic thinkers, with real leadership ability as well as a relevant level of financial understanding. Change-oriented and with a record of getting things done through people, they will be persuasive communicators, orally and on paper, able to manage complex stakeholder relationships. Above all they will be of unquestionable integrity, with the courage to insist on, and exemplify, the highest moral standards and behaviours.

To download further details, including how to apply, please visit [www.gov.tc] or telephone +1 649 332 7902. Applications received after midnight on Sunday 27th November may not be considered.

Positions available starting December 15, 2011. Please submit applications before December 1, 2011 5831

Queen Angel Luxury Condominimus & Resort Turtle Cove, Providenciales

GARDENER & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DUTIES:

Tropical garden maintenance Sprinkler system maintenance Pool/ hot tub maintenance Pump station maintenance Waster water system Maintenance

EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION:

Diploma in landscaping Gardening three years experience In similar environment/ resort

WAGES:

$6-$8 per hour depending upon experience

CONTACT PERSON:

Janusz Bukala Queen Angel Resort, to make an appointment email: bukalajanus@yahoo.ca phone: 242-4479 position is open until December 5th, 2011

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November 26 - December 2, 2011

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

RHONDDA COLLYMORE WILSON

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Is seeking a

Is desirous of hiring a

contact: 941-5775

5822

To work full-time.

WINDSONG RESORT

Babysitter/ Domestic Worker Working hours Monday – Saturday 7am-4pm. Salary based upon experience. Previous experience as a babysitter required

Contact: 231-4794

Is looking for 2

Gardeners

5829

Janitor

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 941-7700

5820

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ADVERTISE

VACANCIES

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

Grand Turk Cruise Center is currently accepting applications for motivated individuals interested in being part of diverse team.

$33 PER WEEK

Mechanical Technician & Pool Maintenance:

CALL 946-4664

Applicant Must have at lease five years Chemical Controller and Autopilot Purification Systems experience chemical, and working knowledge of single phase 110/220 volt and 240/480 three-phase electrical systems. Pool Technician certificate and or AFO certificate required. Proficiency in the maintenance and repair of all motors, pumps, filters and chemical systems is also required. Large volume commercial pool system background is preferred

TAMMY SMITH Is looking for a

Security Officers

General Maintenance

• This position requires general maintenance skills such as painting and masonry, to facilitate maintenance of all buildings and public areas in optimum condition. • Knowledge of pool and fountain maintenance would be an asset. • Assisting in line handling for docking cruise ships as needed. • Assisting in any various tasks, necessary to keep GTCC operating to the highest standard.

WAGES WILL COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.

Labourer

To work 3 days Monday Wednesday Friday salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 244-9145

5832

• Must have training in CPR and First responder. • Ensure the safety and security of passengers, tenants and their employees, personnel and guest at the GTCC. • Direct traffic to the appropriate parking areas. • Secure / prevent access to restricted areas by unauthorized persons.

DEON WILSON Is looking to hire 3

Interested parties are encouraged to send resume to:

ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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Labourers To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. Contact: 243-8307

5834

Grand Turk Cruise Center Human Resources Phone: 946-1040. Fax: 946-1041 E-Mail: admin@grandturkcc.com

FAX: (649) 946-4661

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

November 26 - December 2, 2011 FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES CALASCO

F & R CONSTRUCTION

Is looking for a

tile layer VACANCIES to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Is seeking suitably qualified Belongers to fill the positions outlined below. Ideal candidates must possess luxury resort experience, a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor, and a strong command of the English language (oral and written). If you are a team player with a strong work ethic, and you are available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays, you are encouraged to apply. Salaries for all positions are based on experience and qualifications.

Contact: 231-1489

Food & Beverage Director

5873

The Food & Beverage Director will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all F&B and catering operations in a multi-outlet environment consisting of fine and casual dining - breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be responsible for maintaining profitable operations without sacrificing our high standard of food and quality. The F&B Director will be responsible for promoting business, and maintaining payroll and revenue targets. The successful candidate will be sociable and outgoing, and have the ability to manage the discriminating guest while delivering superior customer service. Must be professional in demeanor and delivery. Exceptional communication skills are a must. This position is a member of the resort’s senior leadership team. Excellent organization and follow through is required. Prior Caribbean experience is highly desired.

Tile layer Carpenter Must have at least 3 years experience. Must be able to work unsupervised. Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 242-2548

POSITION AVAILABLE

Audio/Video Editor

To be successful in this role, the following requirements must be met:

• 5-7 years F&B management experience overseeing multiple outlets in a five-star Caribbean resort • Relevant degree or combination of experience and education, with a strong background in food service • Thorough knowledge of F&B standards and practices within a luxury resort environment • Excellent knowledge of fine dining, wines and wine service • Proven leader with exceptional supervisory skills, including the ability to motivate, train and develop staff • Sales, marketing and budgeting expertise, including scheduling and food/labour costing • Working knowledge of Visual One preferred • References required

Main Purpose of Job: Edit daily newscasts, commercials and television shows. Putting together as a sequence raw footage and audio to produce the final product. Essential Duties: • Editing film/footage to the exact final length • Preparing programs for television including adding advertisements, break titles and graphics • Developing and maintaining footage inventory

Pastry Chef The Pastry Chef will be responsible for running and operating all pastry and bakery functions while remaining within budget and maximizing food margins. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

• Create new designs and recipes for pastries and baked goods, and coordinate all activities related to the preparation and production of same • Plan and develop new desserts for restaurants, banquets and special functions, i.e., weddings • Prepare all items with the highest quality standards, quality and Consistency • Maintain communication with Head Chef to ensure production requirements are met and bakery inventory levels are sufficient • Monitor food products to ensure proper quality, handling and rotation, and work with stock controller to maintain quality control • Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times and follow all HAACP regulations for storage and cooling • Maintains a neat and tidy appearance at all times

• Certificate or Diploma related to video editing • Eight or more years experience in Television Broadcasting (must possess relevant certification) • Skilful operator of Audio/Video Editing Systems • Knowledge of TV, Camera, and Lighting for Quality Control, Animations • Production experience, good interpersonal skills and creative ability • Ability to meet deadlines • Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays • Ability to work as a part of a team or alone.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience preparing a variety of breads, cakes and pastries, along with a strong food service background. An artistic and creative ability to produce desserts, pastries and baked goods is required. A strong knowledge of ingredients and an exceptional attention to detail is essential. Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, and ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines is required. Must be PC literate

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Closing Date: December 5th, 2011

Send Resumes to kay@ acltci.tc or P.O. Box 230 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply in writing or by phone to the following:

Bridgette Thomas BNC Consulting Group, Ltd website: www.bnccgroup.com email: bthomas@bnccgroup.com phone: 649-332-2565

Is looking to fill the following positions

5862

No telephone calls please

5864

5865

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager in the Service Delivery Department the successful candidate must be willing to work in a field based role installing, repairing and maintaining new and existing telephone lines. Good fault finding and computer skills are essential as you will be expected to maintain accurate service records at all times. You will be working at various customer sites throughout the island, so a suitable attitude and image are important. Your job will require you to drive company vehicles therefore you must possess a valid driver’s license. You will be expected to carry out all work with the utmost attention to health and safety. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, they will be self motivated results oriented and able to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Understanding of basic telephony and electricity the ability to operate equipment for testing and repairing of telecommunication circuits will be an assets. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years high school education and have GCE or CXC equivalent passes in English and mathematics. Negotiable salary and benefits based on qualification and experience.

Blue Hills, Providenciales 231-0088 or 332-0088

Is looking for the following persons on behalf of our clients:

Duties: Clean around the yard and to take care of all the fruit tress responsible for all aspects of yard maintenance, landscaping and gardening salary will be based on experience and performance

6 Domestic Workers – $5.00 per hour 4 Labourers 1 Security Officer 1 Sales Person 2 Babysitters 2 Handymen 1 Kitchen Helper 1 Public Area Supervisor 2 Hairstylists Applicants must be willing to work with little or no supervision.

Interested person please

contact: 343-8639

THE ATRIUM RESORT

Leeward, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel:1-649-333-0101 * Toll Free 1-888-592-7885

Plumbing Technician Job Purpose:

to maintain all aspects of plumbing and the fighting system services vital to operations of Atrium Resort Duties & Experiences: 5837

Attorney A local law firm is seeking a highly qualified Attorney-At-Law who has been called to the Bar of England & Wales and is qualified to practice in the Turks and Caicos. Must possess a Bachelor of Laws degree, be fluent in French and hold a minimum of 15 years experience in fields, including but not limited to, real property & conveyancing, resort development & recovery, banking & financing, commercial & corporate; and intellectual property. It is required that the individual has the ability and proven experience to bring in and manage their own files; and develop and maintain client relationships. Previous extensive experience within the Caribbean is essential. Remuneration is commission based only.

Send resumes into info@karammissick.com

BEEN’S CONSULTING SERVICES

5855

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and copies of qualifications to:

THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES CABLE & WIRELESS (W.I. ) LIMITED P.O. BOX 78, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS IS DECEMBER 12TH, 2011 ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED

Sherlock Walkin

Gardener

the largest readership in the turks & caicos

FAX: (649) 946-4661

5874

November 26 - December 2, 2011

• Ability to understand and read blueprints, instruction manuals and follow plumbing and sprinkler system drawings • To rough in and install domestic hot and cold water pipes as well as PVC drainage pipes and to repair install and or dismantle all kind of sanitary appliances such as but not limited to; wash basins, water closets, mixers, bath tubs, whirlpools and hot tubs etc. • Knowledge of fire fighting system components such as fire main and jockey pumps, valves c/w supervisory switches, sprinkler heads, indoor hose cabinets, outdoor hydrants etc. • Experience in operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plant (BIONEST), maintenance and repair of air pumps and other components of sewage treatment plant • Experience in operation, repairing and cleaning of grease interceptors • Experience in operation and maintenance of irrigation booster pump, and pop-up type garden irrigation system • Experience in operation and maintenance of domestic water booster pump set and pre-filtering systems • Experience and ability to maintain swimming pool operation and provide all services to keep the pool clean and usable throughout the year. To do daily control of PH and chlorine levels of the pool water • Experience in operation and maintenance of submersible drainage lift pumps • Experience and knowledge in maintenance and repairing of house appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashing machines, electrical water heaters • Ability to understand functionality principals of electronic water meters and collect reading from water meters • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations • Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed • Must be a Belonger pose adequate experience and knowledge and willing to perform any other duties related to maintenance and efficient operation of the resort. The candidate must present a clean police record, a valid drivers license and be available to attend to any emergency calls 24/7 • Salary depends on qualifications and experience to be discussed during the interview. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:

theatriumresort@hotmail.com 5845

5849

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES Is looking for 2

Labourers

Experienced Stock/Parts Person

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.

THE ATRIUM RESORT

Leeward, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel:1-649-333-0101 * Toll Free 1-888-592-7885

Electrical Technician

Job Purpose:

To maintain all aspects of electrical and electronics vital to operations of Atrium Resort

Duties:

• Ability to understand and read blueprints, instruction manuals and follow electrical diagrams. • To rough in and install 3 phase high voltage and low voltage lines including installation of electrical panels, plugs, switches, lights, fans and any electrical devices. • Knowledge of fire alarm systems such as Secutron or similar, ability to program and maintain fire alarm systems. (NFPA 72 CERTIFICATE IS ESSENTIAL) • Experience in maintenance of diesel generator, transfer switch, fire pump and related emergency circuits • Experience in maintenance and repair of elevators • Experience and ability to install and maintain CCTV systems including DVR and IP cameras. • Experience to install and maintain electronic safe, locks, and card access system. • Experience and knowledge in automatization and controls for pumps and motors. • Experience in installing and repairing appliances such as fridge, stove, dish washer, microwave, washer/dryer, TV and DVD. • Experience in setup and maintenance of local area network including Cisco POE smart switches, Linksys routers, POE devices and RJ-45 connectors • Experience and ability to install and maintain voice over IP equipment. • Ability to understand functionality principals of electronic meters and collect readings from electrical and water meters • Experience in installation and maintenance of satellite TV equipment • Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends in new technologies. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. • Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Must be Belonger poses adequate experience and knowledge and willing to perform any other duties related to maintenance and efficient operation of the resort. The candidate must present a clean police record, a valid drivers license and be available to attend to any emergency calls 24/7 Salary depends on qualifications and experience to be discuss during the interview. Interested Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to:

TheAtriumResort@hotmail.com

5870

Salary/wages will be based on experience.

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

Labourer

Contact: 244-7921

contact: 241-7809

To work 6 days per week salary. $5.00 per hour.

WARD CONSULTANCY

MERIDY UPHOLSTRY

Acting on behalf of our clients: Faces and Fingers, Hillview Boutique & Upstairs Bar & Grill is looking to fill the following positions:

Is looking for 2

tailors

Massage Therapist

must be able to work 6 days a week salary $6.00 per hour.

– salary $200.00 per week

CARIBBEAN CAFÉ is looking for 4

Barmaids To work 6 days a week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 332-6364 or 231-6364

5876

Applicant must be prepared for heavy 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.

Is looking for a

Sales Clerk

– salary $5.00 per hour

Waitress

– salary $5.00 per hour Shift hours

Contact: 332-5533

BCS-CS / MAC MOTORS LTD.

BODY REPAIR SPECIALIST AND PARTS ADVISOR • Experience and knowledge of the following key tasks are essential • evaluate vehicle damage • prepare complete and accurate repair estimates • must have 15 years experience on high-end vehicles including installation, custom design • accurate diagnosis for new and replacement parts • working knowledge of diagnostic tools such as GTR, Dealer connect, IDS, WDS, Starscan, DR83, NGS and Tech 2 Automotive service knowledge • must have 15 years experience • salary negotiable

Send your resumes to branitz@yahoo.com or call 241-1228

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

the largest readership in the turks & caicos

5871

Labourers

Please reply with clean police record, driving license, references and certification in person or call 941-3400 by December 9, 2011.

LLEWELYN FORBES

Charles Tipton

5868

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

November 26 - December 2, 2011

5863

November 26 - December 2, 2011 PHONE: (649) 946-4664

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

TUSCANY RESORT

New Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital

Spa Therapist To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour.

REGISTERED NURSES AND REGISTERED MIDWIVES in the undermentioned disciplines:-

NICU Emergency Department Operating Department/Intensive

to work 5-6 days a week will be required to assist in all areas of construction including removing debris and working w/concrete salary $7.00 per hour.

EXPRESS WATER DELIVERY

5880

Contact Southern Construction at 231-6089

5882

A few years ago, this guy signed a $90 MILLION Dollar contract… then he called me to repair his body.

Is seeking a

Dishwasher/ Domestic Worker

Mechanic / Driver Needed

@@Must be able to do general cleaning @@Must be trustworthy and reliable @@Must be willing to work flexible hours @@Salary $5.00 per hour

• 5 years experience • Must be able to work on diesel and gasoline vehicles • Must be able to work 5 days per week • Salary $7.00 per hour • Closing date: 30th November 2011 5799

Deadline is December 10th, 2011

ANTONIO’S JEWELRY REPAIR Is seeking to employ a

Cashier

Contact: 241-0777

5872

Aniela & Stina Stubbs Is seeking a

Dishwasher/ Domestic Worker

To wok 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

• Must be able to do general cleaning • Must be trustworthy and reliable • Must be willing to work flexible hours • Salary $5.00 per hour

contact: 347-0771

Contact: 241-0777

Is seeking a

RHONDDA COLLYMORE WILSON

Babysitter/ Domestic Worker Working hours Monday – Saturday 7am-4pm. Salary based upon experience. Previous experience as a babysitter required

Contact: 231-4794

5829

5822

To work full-time.

contact: 941-5775

5872

Deadline is December 10th, 2011

Is desirous of hiring a

Janitor

Do you suffer from chronic or activity-related problems such as?

WINDSONG RESORT Is looking for 2

Gardeners To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 941-7700

5820

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Care Maternity Dialysis

• A minimum of 3 years experience and relevant qualifications are required. • Salaries will be circa U$25,000 dependant on qualifications and experience • Initial application packs may be collected from reception at the hospital from Monday 21st November.

Aniela & Stina Stubbs

SOUTH DOCK, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI

Contact: 941-3478

We are looking for the following disciplines and suitably qualified Belongers are encouraged to apply:-

LABOURER 5876

Contact: 941-4667

FAX: (649) 946-4661

BACK & NECK or SHOULDER PAIN KNEE OR FOOT PAIN TENNIS ELBOW FROZEN SHOULDER PLANTAR FASCIITIS Treat the source of the problem, not the symptoms – so instead of multiple injections or repeated adjustments, we’ll fix the problem. As a physiotherapist with 25 years of experience, I have a great understanding of the human body, why it hurts, and how to fix it. You don’t have to be an athlete though, to seek treatment - in fact, most patients at Physio Logic have common neck, back and hip painthat in only one visit will likely be feeling much better, and rarely will you need more than 3 or 4 physiotherapy visits. No long term contracts, just you feeling better, with greater knowledge of how to maintain your own body, healthy and pain free.

Call PHYSIOLOGIC today and take control of your health and wellness. 941-4879 PHYSIO LOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY: Located on the ground floor of Courtyard Plaza 5875

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Sports National

November 26 - December 2, 2011

Provo Hockey League:

Sharks suffer first loss of season THE Pearl Residences Sharks suffered their first loss of the Provo Hockey League season when they were stopped by the Saunders and Co. Hurricanes 6-8 in the bantam division of the Provo Hockey League. At the Graceway Sports Centre Liam Delancy scored three times, while there were two goals each for Livingston

Ferdinand and Sebastian Turbyfield (also one assist) and a single goal for Liam Karam in the Hurricane’s offense. The Sharks were led by Cole Nickson who belted in five shots. Kyle Cox added a goal and an assist for the losing side. The Hurricanes had a perfect day after they opened

with an 8-3 victory over the Coco Bistro Lightning. Ferdinand led the attack with three goals while Karam had a goal and two assists to lead the winners. MINI DIVISION The Sailrock Lobsters lost both of their games last Sunday. Against the Gracebay Car Rentals

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and Sales Owls they lost 2-5. Dylan Brubaker was relentless with five goals

Sailrock U-11 Boys’ League:

Sky Blues move into third after wins

Butterfield Gold One (1) Electrician Minimum seven years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including electronic circuit boards. Individual should also posses basic plumbing knowledge and be capable of setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Certification required. Salary: $2,000 per month

Two (2) Labourers Physical, able-bodied individuals capable of lifting heavy loads Wages: starting from $6.00 per hour

One (1) Domestic Worker

For general cleaning & other domestic duties Wages: starting from $5.50 per hour

Island Pride Supermarket One (1) Labourer Dispatching and pick up guest and keeping the vehicles clean and tidy. Wages: starting from $6.00 per hour

Requirements for all Applicants:

• Hardworking team player with excellent people skills. • Willingness to work, weekends and holidays as required. • In addition to the performance of the essential functions employees may able required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor. Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

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Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department Town Center Mall Providenciales. Tel: 649-946-4211

Caption: Pirates’ goalie Stuart Ewing has played his part in front of the up-rights.

THE Sailrock U-11 Boys’ League produced some interesting results as the ever improving Sky Blues beat both the top two teams last weekend. The Sky Blues have moved into third place courtesy of their wins against the Red Devils (3-0) and Green Galaxy (2-1). Michael Smikle was the star of the show as he scored a hat-trick against the Devils and along with Dorsette Gardiner scored against the Galaxy, who had been given a chance for a draw through Michael Johnsons’ goal. In the other games the Orange All Stars ensured they kept themselves in the running for the title with a 2-1 win against the Galaxy. Nickello Pierre scored for the Galaxy, but two goals from Junior Paul secured victory for the All Stars. Goals from Paul and Zarek Swann could not stop the Red Devils from finishing off with a win that could prove crucial in determining who will lift the championship trophy next week. Two goals from Timothy Gill, one from Grayson Behlmaier and an own goal gave them a valuable 4-2 victory. MVP for week five was Michael Smikle.

while Joe Canham and Khalid Fulford scored one each for the Lobsters. The second defeat was to the Ganservoort Gators 7-4. For the losing side Joshua Saunders (also one assist) and Canham scored two goals each; while the Gators’ Carson Greatrex (also one assist) and Dylan Ayer scored three goals each. The good passing of Zachary Scholar was also evident with three assists to go with one goal. UNDEFEATED The Twa Marcelin Wolf Pirates remained the only undefeated team in the league

after a 7-4 win over the Carib Gaming Panthers in the midget division. Gabriel Diotte-Joly scored four goals and made an assist while there were three goals and two assists for Miguel Malcolm. Christian Robinson and Rajhan Munnings had two goals each. In the other midget division clash, the Panthers recorded their first win of the season after an 8-4 triumph over the J and W Construction Flames. Robinson and Munnings had three goals each to lead the Panthers’ attack; for the Flames Kennon Higgs had two goals while Quinn Higgs had a goal and an assist.

Sailrock U-13 Boys’ Football League:

Sharks one win away from title THE Sailrock U-13 Boys’ Football League has one week of games remaining and the title is yet to be decided. Blue Hills Sharks need just one win from their final two games to clinch first place ahead of their nearest rivals, Long Bay Revolution. The final game of the league will see the two title rivals fight it out for first and second place although Leeward Knights could still claim the runners-up spot if they win both their games and other results go their way. Last weekend the Knights opened the day with a 1-0 win over Five Cays FC courtesy of Rodrigo Vasquez’s lone goal. Long Bay Revolution gave themselves a chance to close the gap on the Sharks by beating them 7-4. Gabriel Diotte-Joly (4), Idlin Belony (2) and Marvin Joseph scored

the Revolution’s goals and Wilkins Sylvain (2), Sterling Raphael and Bratchsama Jean-Louis were on the scoresheet for the Sharks. The final two games of the day were also high scoring affairs as Revolution beat Five Cays 5-3 and Blue Hills ran rampant over the Knights in an 11-2 victory. Belony scored a hattrick for the Revolution and Joseph and Diotte-Joly added the others as Arod Turrel (2) and Ras Diamond scored for Five Cays. Mackenson Cadet hit a double hat-trick for the Sharks, Sylvain added to his impressive goal tally with another four goals and Raphael doubled his total on the day. Deshawn Dorciers and Tariq Germaine scored for the Knights. MVP for week five was Tariq Germaine.

November 26 - December 2, 2011

Sports National

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Super 7’s football:

Air Turks and Caicos STAFF VACANCY win league stage Plant Production Manager to a comfortable 3-0 lead with goals from Stephen Derilien, Kaneko Stewart and Marcdonald Fenelus before Herby Magny scored a consolation goal for the AFC Academy. Needing three points to secure second place AFC National put in their most accomplished performance of the season with a 10-1 win against Provo Golf Club. Bobby Kwatt scored an impressive five goals, Luis Turbyfield helped himself to a hat-trick and Steve “Sniffer” Wilson added two more. Jaques Ettiene’s goal for the Golf Club denied the impressive David Jasmine (goalkeeper) a clean sheet for AFC National. The final game had the most at stake as both Pedagogue FC and HAB Harriers has a chance to claim the final play-off spot. Pedagogue FC took the lead through

Daniel Clayton before Sanjay Campbell’s goal-kick went straight into the goal to tie it up at 1-1. Both teams came close to getting a winner, the Harriers twice hit the bar and some great saves from Jurgen Wildt denied the Pedagogue forwards on several occasions. Yet the 1-1 result was enough to see the “teachers” make the ‘A’ group play-offs. The bottom three teams: HAB Harriers, SWA Sharks and Provo Golf Club will compete for the ‘B’ Group finals on Monday 27th November and the top four teams, Air Turks and Caicos, AFC National, AFC Academy and Pedagogue FC will compete for the ‘A’ finals on the 5th of December. The overall championship will be decided on Monday the 12th of December. MVP for Week seven was Bobby Kwatt

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Video Camera Operator Main Purpose of Job: Record Video Footage for News and other programmes; in studio and on location Essential Duties: • Select and assemble cameras, accessories and equipment to be used during filming. • Test, clean and maintain equipment to ensure proper working condition. • Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted or crane • Maintain Footage Inventory Required to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Plant Production Manager, Fortis TCI Power Plant, Providenciales. Description • Responsible for detailed supervision of subordinate employees and contractors, who perform installation and maintenance work at Fortis TCI’s generating facilities. Under the direction of the Director of Energy Production, provide expert decision making assistance in the installation and maintenance of diesel engines (Caterpillar and Wartsila); high voltage equipment and electrical control systems in the plant and substations in a sound technical manner, to ensure the reliable operation and functionality of this equipment, as per design specifications. • As a member of the management team, the Production Manager must understand and commit to the corporate vision, and gain the support of subordinate employees to successfully implement that vision Main Duties • Assist in hiring, supervising and mentoring a knowledgeable and motivated plant work force • Assist the Director in identifying training requirement, annual training plans as well as training and mentoring of the work force. • The use of progressive discipline methods when called for. • Prepare weekly, monthly and annual work plans and associated reports as directed by Director of Energy Production. • Ensure a high degree of familiarity and profound knowledge of specifications, fundamental operating concepts, operating and maintenance manuals and procedures for all plant assets and equipment. • Prepare work instructions and supervise the duties of the plant technicians with particular regard to safety, efficiency and functionality of the plant and substations. • Prepare layout diagrams and work orders for larger projects as may be assigned and directed. • Prepare cost estimates and material lists for various projects as assigned. • Assist in the preparation of capital and maintenance budgets by the preparation of cost estimates for the electrical section as assigned and directed. • Conduct testing and trouble - shooting of plant equipment in areas of responsibility and in keeping with succession plan, train others to perform these functions. • Be familiar with and adhere to all Company policies and procedures (including those established by past practice) relating to the position and to observe and enforce compliance of subordinate employees to these policies and procedures. • Plan and conduct work in a manner consistent with the company’s commitment to the environment and ensure that subordinate employees are likewise in compliance. • Be familiar with and adhere to the safety and operating procedures of the company and ensure that all personnel in the department follow these procedures. • Maintain and ensure the accuracy of statistical records of plant operations and maintenance activities as required by the company. • Provide calm and competent leadership in response to plant emergencies in a manner that inspires others to do likewise. • Be professional in dress and demeanor as befits the position of management personnel and ensure that a good public image of Fortis TCI is maintained at all times. Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by Plant Operations contingencies from time to time.

Minimum Requirements • • • • •

Technical certification in the trades equivalent to the City and Guilds of London Institute Extensive experience trouble shooting Caterpillar and Wartsila Motor Generator sets 20 to 25 years’ experience in Utility Industry in power systems application. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at mid to senior management level Proficiency in production and interpretation of electrical and Mechanical drawings is required.

Compensation

Grade 15 (US$79,000-$98,750.00 per annum)

Salary commensurate with experience.

Deadline for submission of applications is December 9th, 2011. Please submit to:

Send Resumes to kay@acltci.tc or P.O. Box 230 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. No telephone calls please.

Director, Human Resources Fortis TCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc or by fax: 649-946-4532

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The TCIFA’s Super 7’s finished its league stage this week and teams will now prepare for its play-offs and finals. With a lot still to play for, no team’s position was guaranteed coming into the final group games and the league table was constantly changing as the last evening of round-robin games were completed. In the opening game Air Turks and Caicos confirmed their first place seeding for the play-offs with a 3-1 win over AFC Academy, who finished in third place as they were overtaken by AFC National after their 10-1 demolition of Provo Golf Club. In the final game a 1-1 draw was enough to see Pedagogue FC finish above HAB Harriers on goal difference, pushing SWA Sharks back into sixth spot. In the opening game Air Turks and Caicos cruised

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

November 26 - December 2, 2011

National ruggers exhibit TCI to the rugby world – President Keith Burant THE Turks and Caicos Islands Rugby Football Association’s national team stunned the rugby world when the side surprised the higher rated St. Vincent and the Grenadines 17-5 in the final of the NACRA tournament for the Shield Award two weeks ago in Barbados. No one is happier than the current head of the sport Keith Burant. The longstanding official has used a dedicated list of executives to transform the sport from a past time for a few foreign workers to one which has become locally rooted within the island chain. “As President I was very pleased with the TCI side’s performance at the NACRA tournament. The TCIRFU showed NACRA and the IRB that the effort put in by the TCIRFU and our supporters is starting to pay dividends”. Burant added that: “The TCI side had trained hard for the past three months to prepare for the competition and was determined to show the other competing nations that a decent standard of rugby was being played [here] in the TCI.” The rugby president was also high in praises for members of the team. The TCIRFU is now starting to see some of the junior and less experienced players move into the National Men’s side. Captain Blair Mason and Vice Captain Simon Taylor provided excellent encouragement and advice to the players on the field and Callis Jones, Augustin Modeste and Dorell Williams all excelled in the last few games once they adjusted to the ferocious pace of play in the International arena.” SURPRISING BARBADOS In the first match of the tournament the TCI side faced hosts the Barbadians and despite having ten times the number of players and almost nine times the population of TCI, it was the visitors who dominated early. TCI utilised an outside-in attacking style in order to neutralise the superior speed of the Barbadians. Our boys monopolised ball possession for 75% of the game and looked ready to win the first match of the tournament leading 10-5 with only a minute left, but Barbados capitalised on a missed TCI tackle to spring free their lightning fast winger down the sideline. The try knotted the score and the only conversion of

The players in this season’s Sailrock U-14 Girls’ League.

Sailrock U-14 Girls’ League:

The proud national rugby team that won the Shield Award in Barbados two weeks ago.

the game saw Barbados go up 1210. A furious effort by the TCI side could not breach the Barbadian try line and the host nation stole TCI’s glory in the first match. TCI played three other matches leading up to the shield final on Sunday. FINAL VICTORY In the final game St. Vincent and Grenadines tested the TCI’s defense with some probing runs. The St. Vincent side was rudely surprised by a tenacious tackling TCI team that quickly turned the ball over. Several phases of play saw TCI marching down the field with Mason and Modeste punching holes in the St. Vincent’s defense, which forced a scrum. Williams, playing only his second game at scrum, half retrieved the ball from the rear of the scrum, avoided his opposite number and showed his heels to a pursuing St. Vincent pack to score the first try of the game. The conversion was missed, but TCI were up 5-0. Play resumed with St. Vincent receiving the kick and trying to push up field. Once again ferocious TCI tackling and counter rucking turned the ball over and placed TCI on the attack.

The TCI side forced the ball up field and after multiple phases of play drew their opposition’s defense. Simon Taylor soon spun the ball to Gareth Butler who drew two defenders before passing to Jones on the wing. With a St. Vincent defender hanging off his hip CJ bullied his way over the try line and dotted down for the second TCI try. TCI led 10-0 at half time. Several substitutions were made at half time and the fresh legs of Ben Gearing and Sean O’Neill made their presence felt almost immediately at the kick off. The harried St. Vincent players were forced back into their half by TCI’s continuous possessions. Once again Williams managed to pick a ball from the base of a scrum, shake his tackler and score under the posts. The TCI side converted to make the score 17-0 with three minutes left, but the game eventually ended 17-5. Twenty-seven national teams including USA, Mexico, Canada, eventual winners Guyana and most Caribbean nations were present in the tournament. This was only the second time the TCI had participated in this tournament and the first time as an associate member of NACRA.

Red Devils dominate final day to take title THE SAILROCK U-14 Girls’ League finished in fine style last weekend as two wins for the Red Devils were enough to reward them with 23 points and the championship trophy. The Green Dragons, Orange Cheetahs and White Wolves were all tied on 14 points each, but the runner’s up spot went to the Dragons courtesy of their superior goal difference. Needing just one win to secure the title, the Red Dragons, led by Yarileny De la Cruz, defeated the Yellow Jaguars and the Titans 2-1. The older of the two De La Cruz sisters, Yarileny, scored all her team’s goals with Guerline Hall (Jaguars) and Daria Handfield (Titans) scoring in their spirited attempts to beat the champions. Despite losing 1-0 to the White Wolves, the Green Dragons claimed second place with a 4-0 win against the Jaguars. Not to be outdone by her sister, Yarileke De La Cruz scored all four goals—that effort resulted in her sharing the top goal-scorer’s award with Yarileny (17 goals each). Cindy Canario, who had scored for the White Wolves in their victory over the Dragons pulled

off some excellent saves between the uprights to give her team hope of securing second place, but two well taken goals by Raquel Saunders gave the Cheetahs their second win of the day following on from their 3-0 victory over the Titans, which saw Evnisha Saintvertu scoring a hat-trick. After the final games the league winners and runners up received their trophies. Individual awards: MVP Striking Cheetahs Shinaydine Pluviose MVP Titans - Makayla Ellis MVP Yellow Jaguars - Jenika Seide MVP Green Dragons - Jenny Fluerenvil MVP Red Devils - Yarileny De La Cruz MVP White Wolves - Waldine Pierre Most Improved Player - Octavia Gardiner Top Goal Scorer - Yarieny De La Cruz / Yarileke De La Cruz (17 goals each) League MVP - Guerline Hall

Kennedy and Trocha take the honours PROVO Golf Club has two new number ones. Bryon Kennedy and Dorothy Trocha were crowned king and queen of the course last weekend following the annual club championship. Scratch golfer, Kennedy, was in sparkling form, scoring rounds of 75 and 78 for a gross total of 153, which proved enough to see off a strong challenge from defending champion, Jumphol Srinark. Meanwhile 11 handicapper,

Trocha (81 &79), took the ladies’ prize for the first time following a couple of near misses in recent years. Her net total of 138 got her across the finishing line ahead of Andrea Todd, Madelaine Erskine and 2010 champion, Chris Pretorius. Director of golf, Dave Douglas, said: “We have again enjoyed a great couple of days golf and congratulations go to both Bryon and Dorothy on becoming club

champions. “Saturday’s play was particularly challenging because there was plenty of rain that fell and that made for some very difficult scoring conditions. “But in the end the two best players on the days emerged as winners although everyone who took part, and there were more than 40 players out there, contributed to another highly successful Provo Club Championship.”

Golf winners Bryon Kennedy and Dorothy Trocha.

November 26 - December 2, 2011

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

November 26 - December 2, 2011