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No “let up” in SIPT’s

prosecutions – Governor Ric Todd

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There will be no “let up” in the prosecutions of those who have been indicted and of any further accused who may be charged PAGE with offences investigated by the Special Investigations and 5 Prosecution Team (SIPT), according to Governor Ric Todd.

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Audit report sparks controversy

AT LEAST two companies and several individuals named on the former administration’s list of advisors have demanded ... PAGE 

Second quarter report shows $5.2m surplus THE Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) remains on course to meet is strategic objective of returning a surplus this financial year ... PAGE 

n e e w o l l Ha Primary at Provo Skeletons, fairies, pirates, superheroes, and even an angry bird joined in the fun at Provo Primary’s Halloween party on Wednesday evening

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Three more luxury resorts for Grace Bay

GOVERNOR Ric Todd, on Tuesday, signed three agreements with developer, Desarrollos Hotelco Group, which will see three luxury resort-style hotels built at a cost of ... PAGE  5

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November 3 – 9, 2012

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November 3 – 9, 2012

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NEWS

No “let up” in SIPT’s prosecutions, Governor Ric Todd

BY VANESSA NARINE

THERE will be no “let up” in the prosecutions of those who have been indicted and of any further accused who may be charged with offences investigated by the Special Investigations and Prosecution Team (SIPT), according to Governor Ric Todd. In a statement on Monday, Todd said, “Outstanding investigations and prosecutions will continue to be directed by the Special Prosecutor Helen Garlick and until such time as Director of Public Prosecutions is appointed, subject to the supervision of the Attorney General.” Chief Justice, Justice Paul Harrison was appointed be the judge for the forthcoming hearings and trials, with the next step being the Plea and Directions Hearing, scheduled for Monday, November 12, days after the upcoming elections. Todd said, “As Governor, I have the constitutional authority to ensure that necessary investigations and prosecutions continue and the necessary resources are allocated for this. In carrying out my responsibilities, I will work with the

elected Government, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General, the future Director of Public Prosecutions and the Commissioner of Police to ensure that this work is run efficiently and focused on priorities, as with any other part of the TCI public sector.” According to him, the work of the SIPT is overseen by a Strategic Oversight Group (SOP), in line with good practice in all major investigations. He said, “The SIPT has undertaken a broad range of investigations in the TCI to carry out its extensive and detailed work. Its size has fluctuated depending on the requirements of its investigations and prosecutions: cost control and efficient use of resources have received constant attention. “The SIPT staffing levels have declined gradually since the beginning of the year and are reviewed at every meeting of the SOG. Consequently, costs have also reduced. A further review is due to take place following the Plea and Directions hearing, to ensure the appropriate resources are retained. This will mean that the budget for

PFAU publishes first political party donations register – PNP raises top amount BY VANESSA NARINE IN line with Section 37 of the Political Activities Ordinance, the Integrity Commission, on Monday, made public the first political party donations register. The register placed the Progressive National Party (PNP) in the top spot. The party raised $137,233 between September 1 and October 15, with its largest contributor being TCI Lotto Games Ltd. Between August 10 and October 5, the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) raised $97,300, with the largest donation coming from an individual, Elvera Williams, who donated $10,000 the party. The People Progressive Party (PPP), between September 25 and October 24, raised $20,500, with the top contributor being Grace Bay Club, which donated $10,000. The Integrity Commission's Political Financial Activities Unit (PFAU), according to the Ordinance, is expected to ensure that arrangements are put in place for the register containing this information to be accessible

for members of the public and available for public inspection. The weekly returns are required to be submitted to the Commission under the Political Activities Ordinance, which came into force on August 28, 2012. The Ordinance gives the Integrity Commission responsibility for ensuring that political parties and candidates comply with their respective legal obligations under the Ordinance. The weekly returns contain details concerning all donations received by the parties, including the name of the donor, the amount of the donation, when it was received in addition to other relevant details. The Commission is pleased to confirm that all registered parties have been complying with their obligations to provide these returns in accordance with the Ordinance. Director of the Integrity Commission, Eugene Otuonye, said, “The publication of this information and making it readily available to the public of TCI is an important part of the Commission’s function in ensuring transparency and integrity of the process."

SIPT in 2013/2014 should be lower than this financial year.”

RTCIPF ROLE

The Governor stressed that in addition to the work of the SIPT, is the work of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF). He said, “The public focus has naturally been on the SIPT’s work; but equally important is the work being led by Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar to strengthen the capacity of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, which includes improving the RTCIPF’s capability to investigate serious and organised crime including drug trafficking, money laundering, bribery and corruption. “The RTCIPF will receive the necessary resources required to achieve this. “In order to assist the RTCIPF and pass on their expertise, over the coming months, the Special Investigation Team will be gradually integrated as a self-contained team within the RTCIPF. “The SIPT will be tasked with supporting the ongoing prosecutions, ensuring that the current outstanding corruption investigations are concluded and equally important ensuring that their expertise and the information it has gathered is passed to specialist RTCIPF officers. “The enhanced capability within RTCIPF will investigate any new allegations of corruption coming to notice or being reported, which are not directly connected to the offences against those currently indicted, the

subject of arrest warrants, or currently under investigation. This will include the RTCIPF working closely with the Integrity Commission with whom it has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on working practices.”

PROGRESS The Governor maintained that much progress has been made in the investigations by not only the SIPT, but also the Civil Recovery Programme (CRP). According to the second quarterly report for the financial year, Civil Recovery income includes $7.0m in relation to the Hoffman settlement and $2.0m relating to the Jack Civre settlement. Further revenues in this regard are expected throughout the remainder of the financial year, with $8.1m already being received in the third quarter in relation to the Emerald Cay Settlement, among others. The report said, Civil Recovery expenditure for quarter of $1.3m was marginally over the budget and $4.6m less than last year, while year to date expenditure of $3.1m was above budget by $0.6m and below last year by $4.1, which was due mostly to timing differences. The planned over spend against budget was due to the Civil Recovery Team taking on additional work, which will result in more monies being recovered in the short term. It added that SIPT expenditure for the quarter of $1.6m was $0.1m below the budget and $0.2m below last year; while year to date expenditure of $3.4m was in line with budget and $0.2m less than last year.

To date, SIPT investigations have uncovered evidence leading to 13 people, including four former cabinet ministers, standing indicted with serious criminal offences including bribery; conspiracy to receive bribes; conspiracy to defraud the TCIG, conceal or transfer the proceeds of criminal conduct, and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. International arrest warrants and Interpol Red Notices have been issued in respect of the former Premier Michael Misick and the developer Kem Cinay. Collectively, 2,462 acres of Crown land have been recovered and various financial settlements received. Todd said, “The introduction of the new Constitution on October 15 heralds in a new era of responsible government. “The public service led by the Deputy Governor and Permanent Secretaries will have a vital role to play in ensuring transparency and good government. Stronger laws and procedures set clear standards. “It is also intended there should be no let up in the civil and criminal investigations and prosecutions following the findings of the Commission of Inquiry in 2008 that left TCI with the burden of tackling past maladministration and corruption.” Significant progress with the civil and criminal process recommended by the Commission of Inquiry, and implementation of measures to enable these to continue unimpeded, is the sixth in the eight milestones, set as benchmarks to allow a return to democratic rule.

Three more luxury resorts for Grace Bay GOVERNOR Ric Todd, on Tuesday, signed three agreements with developer, Desarrollos Hotelco Group, which will see three luxury resort-style hotels built at a cost of $500m in Providenciales. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will see nearly 400 five star guestrooms added to the Grace Bay area though the first hotel to be built on an 10.5 acre site adjacent to the landmark Seven Stars Resort. The MOU also covers Hotelco’s plans to build a further two luxury resorts with a further 500 guest rooms, also in the Grace Bay area; they will confirm the premier brands at a later stage. Consultancy firm KPMG TCI has been employed by Hotelco to complete a full social and economic impact study for the properties. Todd said, “This is the best possible vindication of the new Turks and Caicos Inward Investment Policy, management structure and approach to attracting inward

investment on the best terms for the taxpayers of the Turks and Caicos. “This confirms that major international investors are impressed by the reforms that we have made over the past three years and, despite global economic difficulties, see the Turks and Caicos Islands as a great place in which to invest and to do business. “Our economy has been growing since 2010, by some 4.3% alone last year, and is now set fair for future economic growth. The people of TCI have every reason to be proud of these achievements and to look forward to the future with optimism.” Pedro Vera of Hotelco added, “ We were attracted to TCI because it is a high end tourism destination with great potential , friendly and welcoming people and an excellent investment climate. We look forward to investing in TCI and being a participant in bringing luxury resort brands to these islands.” Desarrollos Hotelco first visited the TCI in March 2011 . The TCI Government Investment Unit

has been in close dialog with the developer since February 2012. Desarrollos then worked with Horton Realty and the Investment Unit to secure the 10.5-acre Soldaco site. A second parcel of land, known locally as the ‘Mandalay site’ was also secured in Grace Bay. It is on this site that Desarrollos proposes to build the two further hotels. The Investment Unit has facilitated technical meetings with the planning department and airports authority to ensure a coordinated approach to working with the new developments, to help ensure the sustainable and supported growth of the Islands’ infrastructure needs and airlift capacity. The new hotel at storeys will not exceed 96 ft in height and be physically no taller than the Seven Stars, currently the highest building in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Desarrollos is based in Venezuela where it owns three hotels managed by Marriott and has also developed a Ritz-Carlton resort on Aruba.

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Editorial Go out and vote

y now TC Islanders should have carefully examined the political landscape and should have made that important decision as to which party they feel is best suited to govern the Turks & Caicos Islands. As we look back over the past three years and ponder how we got into the mess that resulted in the suspension of our Constitution and the imposition of direct colonial rule which has sought to benefit the colonizer more than the colonized, the question every voter must face is this: Are we ready now to chart our own course and move forward with the progressive peoples of our region, or forever be hogtied to an anachronistic colonial past. The first step in the direction of progressive change and national development begins with your vote on November 9. Next Friday will be that defining moment for us as a people. And, to borrow a line from the Bahamas' national anthem, this is when the "world will mark the manner of our bearing". This is when they will witness whether we have pledged as a people to excel or descend forever into the suffocating grip of a bygone era. The last three years have been trying for us. If the former government brought us to our knees, the interim administration completed the rape. The British involvement here has been a disappointment to the majority of citizens and residents of this country. While sensible people knew that somebody had to rescue the TCI from the downward spiral it was headed under the previous administration, most of us believed the British intervention would make things better for the people of these Islands. We were wrong. Even those of us who were schooled in their history were lulled into thinking that the fangs of colonialism had dulled with the passage of time. We failed to heed the warnings of George Santayana who wrote: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." The British have not changed. They have changed the name of the game, but it's the same old game. It is not fashionable or politically correct to use such terms as "colonialism" and "dictatorship", but when you notice the style and conduct of Waterloo you are made to wonder what century we are living in. The road ahead will not be easy for us, but we must be determined to stay the course. the Brits will not leave in a hurry, or without a fight. Study the histories of America and India and Africa. It is the same people we are dealing with; they have not changed. Watch the way they strut about this territory. Study the laws they passed to disempower us and keep us in subjection. Observe with fear and trembling the absolute power they have arrogated to themselves and ask yourself if there be any freedom in our future. For even as we write this column they are devising and putting in place a scheme to keep their foot on the windpipe of this colony, long after the charade of an election is over. But we must not give up. We must strive to move forward. It was Frederick Douglas, the great abolitionist, who said: "Where there is no struggle there is no progress" And it was US President Barack Obama, who recently declared: "We are not looking back; we are moving forward." Our little country has endured a lot in the last three years, but we must not look back; we must move forward. We have come through the crucible. But God is still on our side. And His command to us is the same command He gave to Joshua when he was about to enter the Promised Land: "Be strong and very courageous, do not be afraid or dismayed." Next Friday is a crucial event for this country. It is a pivotal occasion for us who want change. A useful introduction this election were the national debates. Television has afforded electors an up-close look at the quality of the candidates. For the first time candidates were brought into the living rooms of potential voters, who were able examine their body language and assess the way they answered their questions and articulated their vision for the country. Another first in this election was the introduction of Candidates At Large. There is no excuse now for anyone to stay home because they are not happy with their constituency candidate. They can now go out a vote At Large. Everyone should exercise their franchise. The Brits have not yet taken that right from us, so let's go out and vote. The power to change this country is in your hand. Go out and vote!

November 3 – 9, 2012

Second quarter report shows $5.2m surplus THE Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) remains on course to meet is strategic objective of returning a surplus this financial year, according to the administration’s report on quarter two’s, July to September, financial performance. The report,which was published on Monday, showed that in first six months of the 2012/2013 financial year, April to September, TCIG saw an overall revenue surplus of $5.72m. This was $0.9m above the budget and an improvement of $10.0m on the same period last year. According to the report, recurrent revenues for the period stood at $53.2m versus recurrent expenditure of $37.3m, resulting in a recurrent surplus of $15.9m. This surplus was then used to fund non-recurrent expenditure of $6.6m, capital contributions of $1.8m, debt payments of $7.3m and Herzog planned repayments of $0.5m, resulting in an overall net revenue account deficit of -$0.4m for the quarter. The increase in debt payments made during the quarter was a result of TCIG’s commitment to reduce the level of outstanding debt through the use of windfall receipts collected this financial year. As such the unbudgeted NIB receipt of $6.1m received during the quarter was used to make an unbudgeted payment of $6.0m on TCIG’s Revolving Credit Facility. For the year to date a $5.72m net revenue account surplus was recorded. Total recurrent revenues stood at $102.4m versus recurrent expenditure of $72.6m, non-recurrent expenditure of $10.8m, capital contributions of $3.5m and total debt payments of $8.9m. REVENUE Income for the second quarter was $9.7m, 22 per cent, above budget and $9.4m, 22 per cent, above last year, despite there being challenges in relation to Accommodation Tax, Stamp Duty on Land and Work Permits and Residency Fees. Summary of TCIG’s income: • Import Duty totalled $22.2m at the end of September; which was $1.2m (5 per cent) below last year and $0.5m (2 per cent) below budget. • Accommodation Tax was $0.9m or (10.8 per cent) below budget for the quarter and year to date receipts of $17.9m was $1.8m or 9.4 per cent under budget.

• Customs Processing Fees were above last year by $1.0m for the quarter and above budget by $0.03m. • Stamp Duty for the quarter was $1.9m below budget and $1.8m below the last year. This under performance reflects mostly timing differences in collections. • Work Permits and Residency Fees for the quarter was $0.7m below the budget and $0.2m above the prior year. A wide spread education and publicity campaign is expected to increase compliance and improve performance. • Fuel tax revenue of $3.3m is marginally down against the year to date budget by $0.5m, and also shows a negative variance of $0.5m for the quarter. • Year to date business licence renewals fees of $1.6m were $0.5m less than budget and $0.8m less than last year, due to prepaid renewals in March 2012. • Civil Recovery Income includes $7.0m in relation to the Hoffman settlement and $2.0m in relation to the Jack Civre settlement. Further revenues in this regard are expected throughout the remainder of the financial year in relation to the $8.1m Emerald Cay Settlement, which will appear in Q3, among others. • During the quarter collections in other revenue accounts totalled $9.8m compared to a budget of $10.2m and collections last year of $13.5m. Total year to date revenue was $7.8m, eight per cent above the budget and $18.9m, 20 per cent, above last year, due primarily to the effect of windfall payments from Civil Recovery of $7.3m, and from the TCI National Insurance Board (NIB) of $6.1m. EXPENDITURE Quarter two’s recurrent expenditure was $1.3m above budget, but $5.1m below 2011/12. Savings compared to the previous year were primarily due to $4.7m being saved in employment costs as a result of the voluntary severance scheme implemented last year. Summary of TCIG’s spending: • Personnel costs of $13.9 m were $1.0m less than budget and $4.7m less than the previous year. Year to date expenditure was $0.6m less than budget and $7.5m less than the

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prior year. • Provision for investment in milestones costs for the quarter of $0.9m was below budget by $0.1m and last year by $0.7m. • Transfers to NHIB totalled $4.5m during the quarter, which was $1.5m less than the previous year and almost on par with the budget, however, the year to date transfers are only $0.06m more than last year. • Hospital provisional charges for the quarter of $7.4m were $1.8m less than the budget and $1.9m less than last year, due primarily to timing differences in the payment of NHIB quarterly reconciliation charges. • Subventions at the end of September totalled $3.6m and were $0.4m above budget, but $0.5m less than last year. Spending above budget was a result of the TCI Community College receiving an advance payment of $0.2m during the quarter. • Rental of assets year to date costs of $2.8m reflect an over spend against budget and last year of $0.3m, which is due to additional building rental costs relating to unbudgeted expenditure primarily on the NJS Francis building. • Maintenance expenses of $1.9m during the quarter included: $1.2m in relation to the solid waste management scheme; $0.1m in relation school repair works; $0.2m in relation to Grand Turk road repair work and $.03m in relation to street lighting maintenance work in Providenciales. Works to the Millennium Highway also commenced in the second quarter, but these expenditures of $0.5m will be reflected in the October – Q3 Actual which will be published at the end of the third quarter. Year to date recurrent expenditure totalled $72.6m, which was marginally ahead of the budget by $0.06m, but below the 2011/12 figure by $3.7m. ‘One off’ non recurrent expenditure was in line with the budget, and $4.8m below last year. The improved performance is due to reductions in payments of historic liabilities of just $0.3m and civil recovery costs of $4.1m. Deputy Governor and head of the TCIG civil service, Anya Williams, said, “This report continues the government’s commitment to the transparent reporting of its finances, a cornerstone of good governance. “It also provides information about the steps being taken by the Government towards delivering a fiscal surplus in the financial year ending March 2013, as required under TCIG’s 2012/13 budget. “Progress towards this objective was instrumental in facilitating fresh elections in this Territory. “As this report shows, although things are improving, significant challenges remain and continuing tight cost control will be required to deliver the budgeted revenue surplus.” The commitment to publishing quarterly public financial statements is one of the new reforms brought about by the UK-led interim administration, and is also a legal requirement of all future governments after the general election of November 9, 2012.

November 3 – 9, 2012

NEWS

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

Countdown to E-Day

THIRTY-SEVEN candidates have been nominated, the debates have ended, the platforms are out and the campaigns are continuing in overdrive. What are your thoughts on the impact of these developments on the upcoming elections, now only days away?

Game changer still needed

As an objective stakeholder in the TCI, it has been interesting watching this process unfold. At this point I think it is tied between the two major political parties. When the elections were announced, the PDM was leading with momentum and energy, however, they allowed the PNP to catch up with them, even though the latter hit the ground later than the PDM did. The entry of the PPP has not done much to sway the direction the votes are leaning, but they may end up taking at least one seat. The platforms are not much different and this similarity I think will serve to the parties’ disadvantage. However, with the debates the PNP regained lost ground when Dr. Ewing performed as a Premier should, representing very much the politician of today. Here is where Skippings lost the party some support when he snapped at Dr. Ewing and told him on live TV and radio, “Why don’t you shut up and let me speak.” What this did was show him up for the old time politician he is, one who is not ready for the kind of politicking that today’s generation demands. Days out of one of the most defining elections in the TCI’s history, a game changer is needed and needed fast.

A new tone for the TCI Of all being done in the campaigning, the debates

set a new tone for the TCI. At best these debates were telling, informative and educational. The public and this generation got to see Oswald Skippings for what he is and not for what people say about him. Rufus Ewing was able to display his platform. Harold Charles added humour. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Zhavago Jolly emerged as stars of the debates. I think the PDM is now challenged to show the electorate why it must be elected if only for one reason and that is to get rid of the hospital scam. As a people we must insist on these debates to keep leaders accountable and to remove hypocrisy from the political process. It was a transformative and watershed moment for the TCI. Debates of this nature and in the future on policy will enable a level of accountability. If this country is to move ahead, the people must remember that they must keep the politicians accountable.

Few surprises

There are few surprises in this list. These people were already announced. The surprises may come later.

One glaring example is the candidate who claimed to be born in Grand Turk and then it was revealed she was born in the USA. Registered to vote there obviously giving a residence address, then bragged about her US citizenship as she voted in the last election only four years ago. This, an honest lawyer who headed the bar council, and I thought lawyers told the truth. No wonder the British decided to stick around. Then there are the upcoming prosecutions. The testimony could call one or more of the candidates elected next week to task. Also later an elected official could be on Ms.Garlick’s unannounced second list of people to charge. Interesting also is the timing of the release of the audit report, $36,000 a year for the title protocol official. Then we read what some of the now candidates received - this could cause them problems. This is certainly the case for the family island candidate who was paid almost a quarter million in adviser fees. The question of why this was paid must be asked and answered. If party number three was a viable alternative we would have at least 45 candidates. Why did the independents band together calling themselves the PPP? Misery it seems loves company.

Questions still left to be answered Of all these, notable are the debates which I think

Race to the gallows The parties are all racing to the gallows in search

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of power to change people’s lives that will not be forthcoming given the new constitution, the power of the Governor and the CFO and the TCI Development Strategy. I wish them the best of luck, as it stands, they will need it.

went well. Unlike in other countries there were no fist fights. Unlike in our sordid political past the leaders left behind personal attacks, matters, like who is sleeping with who were left out of the discourse. This alone, signals real progress for the islands. I think the fifth estate, the media, was vigilant and retained integrity to the process. There are some troubling questions coming out of the debates and these have to deal with the huge commitment these islands have to the InterHealth Canada deal, Rufus Ewing's role in the talks and the fact that prior to the debates Mike Misick saw fit to endorse Rufus Ewing. Any voter seeing this and these unanswered questions on the healthcare deal, the billions which are at issue on the necks of our people over 25 years, must be troubled. These are deep, far reaching and profound issues. Rufus Ewing must answer these questions. He cannot afford to ignore them. He could have said the allegations were false and a lie and or stop the debate. Instead he just stood there and melted. This is troubling. Rufus Ewing must answer these allegations before November 9.

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Audit report sparks controversy BY VANESSA NARINE AT LEAST two companies and several individuals named on the former administration’s list of advisors have demanded that the information be corrected. The list was made public in the Turks and Caicos Islands audit report last week. Last Friday, the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority notified the Audit Office and demanded a correction be made. The company, in a statement said, “The board of directors of the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) has requested that the Audit Office immediately correct its reported claim that the TCIAA has not submitted audited accounts. “All TCIAA audited reports were presented on time, as per the TCIAA Ordinance. “The last two were also presented at Advisory Council meetings, and recorded as being presented (2010/2011 and 2011/12). “The 2011/12 was presented at the very last Advisory Council meeting, two copies, one given to the government’s

Permanent Secretary of Finance. “In addition to this, ALL audit statements of the Airports Authority are published on the web site, www. tciairports.com, immediately after being presented.” The Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission also made public their discontent with the report. In a statement the company said, “The commission has notified TCIG of certain inaccuracies regarding our operations contained in the audit report issued last week and has requested that the report be amended accordingly. “The Telecommunications Commission further confirmed that the reported claim that the commission has not submitted audited accounts from its inception is incorrect. “The commission has been independently audited every year since inception and all the commission’s audited reports were presented to TCIG as per the Telecommunications Ordinance. “Additionally, each year after being sent to the Governor and minister, and being presented to the House of Assembly or recently the Advisory

Council the audited accounts of the commission have also been placed on our website at www.telecommission. tc/annual-reports.html.” Deputy leader of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, also questioned the report. She said, “My name Sharlene Cartwright Robinson appears under a list of special advisors included in the recently released government's audit report with no discussion on the role held. “The PDM had three offices - The leader of the opposition's office and two constituency offices in North Backsalina and South Backsalina for our two elected members. “I worked in Hon Floyd Seymour's leader of the opposition's office in Grand Turk along with Lashena Simmons. “Nadrese Simmons worked in his South Backsalina constituency office and Vanessa Forbes worked in Hon Arthur Robinson's North Backsalina constituency office. “Douglas Parnell was the appointed member for the opposition and received a monthly salary that should

have been properly paid for by the House of Assembly. “He should not have been included in the list of special advisors.” The names and salaries of some 56 individuals were listed as special advisors performing functions that ranged from personal assistant to the former Premier Michael Misick, to chaplain. The report said, “In 2007/2008 the

total spent was $1,438,478, an 84 per cent increase from 2006/07 amount of $781,011. “There was a further increase of 34 per cent in 2008/2009 to $1,929,416 when compared to 2007/2008. For the period April 2009 to August 2009 total cost was $494,358.” According to the report, these positions were discontinued in August 2009.

Man arrested and charged for a series of serious offences A 31 year old male was arrested on Tuesday and charged for unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of firearm with intent to endanger life, two counts of discharging a firearm, attempted murder, possession of ammunition with the intent to enable endangerment of life and wounding with intent. It was reported on Friday 19 October 2012 a 20 year old man received minor injuries to his

upper right arm after a gunman opened fire on a vehicle in which he was a passenger. Inspector Grantley Williams said, “The mentioned charges are very serious, it shows that a person’s life was in immediate danger and luckily it did not result in a fatality. “We continue to urge members of the public who know of anyone who may have illegal firearm or ammunition in their possession to report this to the authorities.”

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November 3 – 9, 2012

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Captive insurance niche market to get a boost BY VANESSA NARINE THE Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) economy is expected to get another boost with the hosting of the first Captive Insurance conference, which is expected to be the first step to developing the captive insurance niche market. Captive insurance companies are insurance companies established with the specific objective of insuring risks emanating from their parent group or groups, but they sometimes also insure risks of the group's customers. Te captive’s primary jurisdiction is known as its domicile and most captive insurers are based offshore. The conference, which took place at the Messel Ballroom at the Regent Palms on Friday, and saw the participation of over 100 local and foreign professionals involved in Captive Insurance, as well as professionals from the Financial Services. OPEN FOR BUSINESS The Turks and Caicos Association of Insurance Managers (TCAIM) organised the event, and the Association’s President, Adrian Corr, maintains that the conference sends a clear signal that the TCI is open for business. He said, “This first annual conference is timely for the Turks and Caicos as insurance managers recognise the significant opportunity that captive insurance represent for the revenue growth of these Islands. “The timing is right for such an event to showcase captive insurance and provide a forum for education, discussion and debate, which will

demonstrate that the Turks and Caicos Islands, are well and truly, ‘open for business’.” According to him, the conference will raise awareness of the TCI’s attraction as a niche market for captive insurance. “We have a good product,” he stressed. Corr noted too that the fact that an internal panel of speakers addressed the conference will be another selling point to encourage more activity in the TCI when it comes to captive insurance. Local Financial Services Industry professionals also made presentations. BALANCING ACT Director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Investment Unit, Rebecca Astwood, contends that TCI is attractive for the captive insurance niche market since it has managed to sustain a delicate balancing act, between encouraging business and being not too heavily regulated. According to her, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) is keen on supporting the development of this niche market. The Unit’s Director made it clear that TCIG is not looking at the captive insurance market as a significant revenue earner. However, she noted that success in this are will translate to benefits for both the financial services sector and the social sectors. Astwood stressed that the development of the TCI’s financial services sector will no doubt bolster the economy. ATTRACTIVE Greg Petrowski of GPW and Associates, Inc, one of the

From left, Rebecca Astwood, Adrian Corr, Derek St. Rose and Greg Petrowski

speakers, noted that TCI is very attractive as a market for captive insurance. According to him, the economic outlook on the captive insurance market indicates growth. Petrowski said that growth would serve the TCI well in other areas, in particular the tourism industry. “TCI is a premier domicile for reinsurance, not just in the Caribbean, but in the world. Worldwide there are

about 8,000 captive insurance agencies and in the TCI we have at least 5,800 that are operating,” he said. According to him, the low level of regulations encourages investment in the local captive insurance market. He reiterated Astwood’s sentiments when he acknowledged that while the regulations are “light” there is not a problem with greater risk, since captive insurance companies are insurance

companies established with the specific objective of insuring risks emanating from their parent group. Any looses, Petrowski said, could be recouped from the parent company if there is a problem. Derek St. Rose, Head of Insurance, added that the parent companies themselves are heavily regulated in the United States, where most of them originate, and that gives the TCI some comfort in

“not having to go the full nine yards” with regulation. The TCAIM was organized following the enactment of the Insurance Ordinance 1989. It initially consisted of four licenced insurance managers; Coastal Brokerage and Management Corporation, T&C Insurance Managers Limited, Aberdeen Insurance Managers (Turks & Caicos) Ltd, and International Insurance Managers Limited and its original Charter officers were Ross Blumentritt (President); John Phillips (Secretary); and Andrew J. Newlands (Treasurer). The purpose of the Association is to act as a forum for the free exchange of ideas within private sector interests and to liaise with regulatory bodies such as the Financial Services Commission (FSC), which has jurisdiction over insurance and insurance related businesses.

Supervisor of Elections warns candidates against ‘treating’ WITH just under two weeks to go until the elections, the Supervisor of Elections, Dudley Lewis has written to candidates to remind them that under the Elections Ordinance they are not allowed to offer inducements to electors to influence their voting intentions. During political rallies, meetings or general campaigning candidates, political parties or anyone associated with them are not permitted to provide food, drink, gifts of any kind or cash as these could interpreted as an attempt to corruptly influence a voter in the way they may

cast their vote at the election. This behavior is known as ‘treating’ and is illegal. It has been illegal for many years, although in past elections some people chose to ignore it. Such behavior is no longer being ignored. The person offering this kind of inducement is committing a serious criminal offence and so is any member of the public who accepts a gift or cash. Lewis said, “I have been satisfied that campaigning up to the present time has been overwhelmingly fair and free.

By issuing this announcement I wish to ensure any tendency to cut corners and disregard election law is avoided during the intensive final days of campaigning. “I have also written today to the leaders of the political parties and the independent candidates to remind them of their obligation to continue to ensure their campaigns remain within the law.” Lewis added that inexpensive tee shirts, caps and advertising materials provided by political parties and candidates are not

regarded as treating. The Supervisor made it clear that he will follow up all reports received where this behavior is illegal and will not hesitate to collaborate with the Police to initiate criminal investigations. Members of the public are invited to inform the Elections Office if they are aware of any incident involving inducements to voters. The Supervisor of Elections can be contacted by telephone 946-2558 and email at dllewis@gov.tc .

Leeward dredging proposal gazetted BY VANESSA NARINE THE proposal to dredge the Leeward channel by Blue Haven Marina and Resort was gazetted last Friday. The statement read that those wishing to make representation have 28 days from October 26 to do so to the Director of Planning. The last update of the controversial proposal was that the final say on the dredging will be left up to the Planning Minster, according to Governor Ric Todd in an interview with the Weekly News. Currently Todd is the Minister of Planning. Blue Haven Marina and Resort appears confident

that its application will be approved, in light of the fact that it recently announced that by summer 2013 it will be able to cater to yachts up to 180 feet. According to a report by Sarah Bensimonfor ‘All at Sea Caribbean’, Blue Haven Marina and Resort intends to make its summer 2013 idea a possibility through “plans for maintenance dredging”. This will bring its capacity to 12 feet;a plan which is projected to be completed by winter 2013. Once completed, Blue Haven Marina and Resort is expected to offer: hasslefree berthing in the Turks and Caicos Islands; 51 berths for yachts up to 180 feet,

initially with a max draft of 5.5 feet. Marina concierge will cater to crews and guests with exclusive itineraries and planned activities; and highly secured marina docks will ensure privacy. According to widespread speculation, Blue Haven Marina and Resort was initially the Leeward Marina, which was once owned by Lord Michael Ashcroft. The dredging proposal continues to rouse strong opposition from many in the local community, who insist that Blue Haven Marina and Resort should not dredge the Leeward channel, least it affect marine life in the area, particularly the reefs.

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PDM Leader Oswald Skippings

POLITICAL parties, as well as social activists, in the three years of interim administration rule have defined themselves against the administration’s policies and legislative moves. However, days until the most consequential election in the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the focus is on the politicians. The pressing question now is whether or not political parties, in particular the two major contenders, have managed to define themselves against their party policy and platform for change. Have they managed to shift gears? The Weekly News posed this question to the leaders of the Progressive National Party (PNP), Dr. Rufus Ewing, and the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), Oswald Skippings. Skippings said, “We have been consistent with our message. Our blueprint outlines who we are and what we propose to do, as well as

how we will get done.” Meanwhile, Ewing said, “We define ourselves by the goals we set.” NEED FOR CLARITY In the usual play of politics there is often times an uncompromising mind-set among the players, however, the political parties’ opposition to the interim administration has seen them laying out similar platforms, blurring the lines of clarity between the parties themselves. By the end of the second round of debates, what the electorate was told by the parties was very similar, as it relates to the pressing issues. These included plans to grow the economy through diversification and tapping into new markets; creating jobs by supporting small businesses and encouraging investment; building more schools and training more teachers, increasing funding for scholarships and investing in technical/vocational education. In addition similar plans were

outlined to improve the Community Colleges; repeal Value Added Tax (VAT); create a database that would coordinate information between the Education Ministry and the Labour Department to address the issue of locals being unemployed; crack down on illegal immigration through enforcement and engagement; offer incentives to encourage investors; and protect the environment. There was one defining moment in the campaigning to date when it came to policy issues, which was how to deal with the InterHealth Canada deal. The PDM said that they would pay the penalty and cancel the contract, while the PNP said they would remedy what went wrong and hold InterHealth Canada accountable. With less than a week to the elections, what the campaigning to date has managed to do is underscore the fact that there is still nothing definitive that sets the political parties apart on their agenda for the future.

Dolphin captivity law draws criticism BY VANESSA NARINE THE Fisheries Protection Regulations was amended last Friday by Governor Ric Todd sparking outrage in the local community, expressly among environment and animal enthusiasts. The amendment allows the importation of marine mammals into the islands by a person who holds a permit, certificate or other document authorising importation and keeping of marine mammal for the purposes of display, exhibition or performance. This comes after Dolphin Cove Development received a business licence by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) in early October, after it proposed to open its fifth ‘swim with the dolphins’ park in the Cooper Jack area of Providenciales, a $3m investment. If approved Dolphin Cove Development plans to open in spring 2013. The Governor was unable to effectively respond to the criticisms. On Tuesday, in a statement, he

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said, “The government has received a development proposal from the operators of the Dolphin Cove brand to open a ‘dolphinarium’ on Providenciales. “The company has also registered their interest in a future similar facility on Grand Turk. “The application was made in an open and transparent manner through the Inward Investment Unit of TCIG. It has been the subject of discussion within TCIG. “The application was granted a business licence in order for it to be fairly considered under the existing planning processes. “It is important to make clear that the granting of a business licence is not a licence to commence operations. “The go ahead for building and operating the facility would only come once the planning processes have been finished, and final planning permission had been granted. “The Fisheries Protection (Amendment) Regulations that was gazetted on 25 October, permits the importation and keeping of marine mammals for the purposes of display,

exhibition or performance for those companies that have completed the application processes and gained all the required permissions to develop and operate their facilities. “Let me make clear that: • The government has received an application to develop a tourist facility on Providenciales; • We are considering it using the same processes and procedures that we use for all other applications for development; • The granting of the business licence and the gazetting of the Fisheries Protection (Amendment) Regulations allows the application to be considered fully by the Planning Department; • No licence to operate has been granted; • The application will now be considered by the TCIG Planning Department who will make their recommendations to the responsible minister in due course.” The issue of marine mammal captivity has drawn widespread criticism from animal protection societies.

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A series that seeks to act as a medium for the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands to engage prominent personalities on current issues, including politics, development and the environment, among others affecting the nation.

PNP Leader Dr. Rufus Ewing

Governor Ric Todd

SWAY FACTOR The big question now is what is the ‘sway factor’ is in the upcoming elections. With the absence of clear competing ideas the sway factors could have little to do with policy positions, or their differences between the political parties and the interim administration. Historically sway factors can include: • Party loyalty; • The record of the past administration; or • The character traits of the contesting candidates. Voters sometimes do not look at party disposition, but rather vote as they have in past elections. In a nation as small as the TCI, party loyalty has taken extremes. However, when the Weekly News interviewed a cross section of youths over 16-years-old the consensus was that they will not vote in the traditional manner, which is the way their parents did, but will vote based on issues. The TCI Government Population and Housing Census put the total population of the islands at 31,458, with the number of people aged 18 and over accounting for 73.7 per cent of the population.

As it relates to the track record of the previous administration, some voters will reflect on this to determine if they will make a change. On the final point, characteristics of the candidates, voters, in particular young first time voters, look for traits such as experience, leadership ability and the ability to inspire, as well as integrity and honesty. This is particularly important in this round of elections for the TCI, given the circumstances that led to the suspension of the constitution and the interim administration rule. Political maturity is one of the characteristics that the electorate has demanded, a trait that was asked for during the two rounds of debates. The lack of political maturity was made clear when Skippings and Ewing engaged in a heated exchange, which ended when the PDM leader shouted at Ewing, “Would you shut up and let me speak.” Each voter cares about different traits, understandably, given that perceptions can make an incredible difference in the outcome of an election. Given the significance of the elections, the electorate demands a political dynamic that is capable of giving the people a clear choice.

REPORTER TRAINEE Preferably a high school graduate with extremely good writing skills. Applicant must be proficient in English and should have a keen interest in the language. Assignments will include political rallies, the courts and general community activities. Successful candidate must be neat and well presented, and should be able to drive and use a camera. He/she should also posses a working knowledge of computers. Only Belongers need apply.

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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.

Which leader can you trust Dear Editor, As your article in last week’s newspaper points out, the economic policies of PNP and PDM are very similar. An open market growth model that encourages inward investment and provides jobs for Turks and Caicos Islanders and government revenue is the platform of both parties. The real choice that the voters have is not therefore a choice of economic philosophies. It is a choice of which representatives will be best at implementing those policies. The question for voters is which of the candidates will do what they say they will do. When we as voters go into that polling booth and mark are X we enter into a covenant with the individual and the party we vote for. We say, we trust you to look after this country for the next four years, we trust you to make decisions for the benefit of the Turks and Caicos Islands

and we trust that in four years time we will have a better country. It is a sacred trust that elected politicians need to take seriously. The reason I joined PDM is because I believed the PNP in the last administration broke that sacred trust and for someone who had supported the PNP that was a bitter pill to swallow. Despite being a supporter for many years I was not prepared to turn away from the economic and spiritual corruption of the last administration. I read the Commission of Inquiry and I was shocked and dismayed. We are a Christian nation and we know right from wrong and what happened was wrong. It is up to the courts to decide criminality, but no one can condone these actions which were a massive corruption of the political process. Yet I read in the same edition of your newspaper that the endorsement of the former Premier who was at the

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centre of so many of the dubious deals is described as “good and bad” by the new leader of the PNP. The explanation being the good and bad effect on the PNP vote. From a voting perspective that maybe true, but what happened to the moral perspective? Is every action only to be judged by the effect on the polls? Or perhaps sometimes we have to stand up and say for the truth no matter the loss of votes. If the PNP leadership does not have the strength of character to expel from their ranks the former Premier for the corruption of the political process, then how can we expect them to have the strength of character to make the difficult decisions that lie ahead for the next government? Yours truly, Josephine O.Connolly PDM All Islands Candidate

Three years unemployed Dear Editor, Unemployment in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a serious problem for many but not a problem without tangible solutions once political will is applied. Like many, I was taken aback to find out at the nationally broadcasted National Debate that the deputy leader of the People’s Democratic Movement Mrs.Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson stated that she had been unemployed for the last three years. Shocked to find out that a UWI trained lawyer with 14 years’ experience could be out of work for three years in the TCI, I decided to look into the labour situation of the TCI to see if this could be indeed possible. As many of you may have now read the TCIG Audit Report or at least Appendix C – List of Special Advisors, we would find Mrs. CartwrightRobinson having received a little over $46,000 from 2008-2010, so at the very least we know she was not unemployed for three years. As a matter of fact, paid participation on the Consultative Forum (CF) can be viewed as employment much in the same way an MP is employed to serve

the people. Granted work on the CF is more like underemployment given the skill set of the person in question. I raised this example to say that the case of employment in the TCI is one that is very complicated, as you cannot look only at the number of persons unemployed but also those that are underemployed due to them not having jobs in line with their formal training. Back to the question at hand, is it possible for a highly trained professional with years of experience to be unemployed in our labour market for three years? Let’s first examine the Labour Department. While it’s common for people to bash them let’s state the obvious. NO Administration, PNP, PDM, or interim administration, has ever properly staffed or equipped them to do the job needed on behalf of Turks and Caicos Islanders. Instead, successive governments by and large gave the private sector to the expat community and used the ranks of the public service to satisfy employment needs of most TC

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Islanders. When we had a Labour Commissioner in Mrs. Joan AstwoodSutton who was prepared to shake things up, Governor Wetherall moved her. So the next government has to put them in position to enforce the laws on the books. While the majority of the private sector is controlled by expats, there are still enough TC Islander business men and women who can do more to help out. Bottom line is that we have over 10,000 work permit holders in the TCI and it benefits all to have well educated and experienced TC Islanders hired in businesses across the country. It reduces the need and cost of having work permits and you can ensure continuity of the business on a long term basis. So in closing, in my estimation it is near impossible for an educated and experienced TC Islander to be unemployed for three years unless they want it so. Yours sincerely, Ryan Garland, Providenciales

Dear Editor, Why should residents vote on November 9? Turks and Caicos, voting is a way to speak our mind and let our voicesbe heard. Our vote is our voice. When we mark our X, we are telling elected officials, how we feel about education, health care, tax (VAT) and other important issues. On November 9, 2012, one voice, one vote really does count. Remember Turks and Caicos, there is power in numbers, and when we vote and get our family to vote, we can truly make a difference in these beautiful islands. Turks and Caicos, if you don't vote for what you believe in, others will and you may not like the outcome. Turks and Caicos, our children, the future Premier, teachers and lawyers are depending on us to represent their voices too. Because, our children can't vote, we have to do the honourable thing and vote for them. That's how we make our concerns about school, safety, housing and other

issues heard. When we vote on November 9, 2012, in the Turks and Caicos, we can get result that we can actually see. On November 9, your vote will effect change. Through elections we vote in officials, who champion for civil society. Voting is our chance to make a difference in our own lives and within the Turks and Caicos Islands. So, time to stand up and vote to preserve the honour of those who went before us. Last but not least, Turks and Caicos, vote on November 9, because it gives you credibility. Often times our voice goes unheard, our concerns over looked by elected officials, but if we aren't voting, our concerns may not matter at all to them. Voting can actually give you the credibility to make your concerns a top priority for elected officials. Yours sincerely, Benneth Williams, Providenciales

Enslaving dolphins

Dear Editor, “The pen is mightier than the sword” is a quote from an 1839 English play entitled Richelieu; or the Conspiracy. We have discovered, to our horror, that the saying is very pertinent in the TCI this week. Our Governor, wielding his pen, has-single handedly and arbitrarily killed our high end, enlightened, environmentally protective development and tourism product, to make way for a Barnum & Bailey circus sideshow which enslaves captive dolphins and coerces them to perform for the uneducated, unaware public. This he has done, totally disregarding the Turks and Caicos’ commitment to the protection of dolphins, beginning with JoJo, back in the 80s. His own country closed their dolphinariums in the early 90s. Three of their captive dolphins, Rocky, Missie and Silver, were rescued to the Turks and Caicos where they were rehabilitated, and released back into the wild off West Caicos, in 1991. Now we are going to allow four dolphins to be kept in meagre, dredged out pens off a canal in Cooper Jack so that busloads of tourists, most likely from Beaches as this operation is based in Jamaica, can experience a swim with the dolphins.

It is ironic that the act the Governor has changed is called Fisheries Protection. Now, instead of protecting, he has opened the door to exploitation of an animal who’s brain to bodyweight is larger than a humans. An animal which lives in a family structure, can communicate with dolphins hundreds of miles away; an animal which, when kept in captivity must be fed daily doses of antidepressants in order to survive. Do we want to be a part of this? The Turks and Caicos was miles ahead of the rest of the Caribbean, in terms of sensible, sustainable, environmentally friendly development. In spite of the tempting lure of the almighty dollar, you, the people of the TCI, have kept your country as a special place and our tourists keep returning because of that. You have a say in this. Please stand up and write for the future of your country. Keep her ‘Beautiful by Nature’ and remain the caring caretakers of her environment and her reputation. The Governor’s email address is ric. todd@fco.gov.uk KathiBarringon, 28 year resident, Providenciales

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Without vision the people perish Dear Editor, I’ve always said that ‘’without vision the people perish”. Another saying as verbalized by Jesus, alluding to ‘John the Baptist’ is ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his/her own home town, yet, I’m aware that nothing happens before it’s time. EDWARD SMITH Who really is the Dr. Smith? The time has arrived that Dr. Edward E. Smith be exposed for who he is, or accurately, for what he has done and does. If you were not personally aware, Dr. Smith is one of the most unassuming, unpretentious persons that I’ve known. Dr. Smith is not only a philanthropist, bur a humanist in his ever-giving contributions to the people, especially

the youth of this nation through The New Beginning School of Continuous Education (TNBSCE). If there should be an unsung hero’s award candidate, Doc should not be excluded. THE NEW BEGINNING SCHOOL OF CONTINUOUS EDUCATION For you who don’t know, there has been in existence now, for some time now, a school in Five Cays Recognized as the school of the New Beginning’. As is indicative by the name, that’s exactly what it is, this school caters to young people who seek a second chance in life. STUDENT OF THIS NEW SCHOOL This second chance school was created by the Government – Gender Affairs, for

Public service must be impartial, Governor Ric Todd THE public service must be impartial and the legislative framework in place seeks to support impartiality, according to Governor Ric Todd. Todd told the Weekly News that the Public Service Ordinance sets out clearly that all appointments are made on merit and by public process, not made by politicians. He added that the entire process is supervised by the Public Service Commission. The Governor said, “If treated unfairly, there are rights set out clearly in the constitution. “Some people ask why the government can’t bring in their own team, which is the American system, whereby when the government comes in you change the civil servants. This is the British system. “The constitution sets out British system, which is that you have an

impartial, independent public service, which works honestly for whomever the government is.” According to the Ordinance, the exercise of the functions of the Commission and its members shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority. Todd said, “TCIG will work for any new government… providing that they are not asked to behave unlawfully… part of the key is to give public servants to speak up and say I cannot do that because it is illegal.” The Public Service Ordinance adds that any question proposed for decision at any meeting of the Public Service Commission shall be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting; and if on any question the votes are equally divided, the Chairman shall have and exercise a casting vote. (VANESSA NARINE)

youths who made mistakes in life; such as unplanned pregnancies, and or, any other problematic students, be it language or special educational needs. But yet, the school serves as a regular school in that students denied entry due to space limitation, looks at TNBSCE as that alternate place to go. The students pay a minimal fee, but Dr. Smith is a volunteer. Compared to about 16 when it first opened, there are now around 47 students, some, who are now enroute regional CXC exams. FUTURE – CXC EXAMS IN MAY 2013 Administration stated that there are now about 11 students expecting to sit the cxc exam in May 2013. There are expectations that some of these students will advance to higher institution when graduating from this learning center, and Dr. Smith is indeed a part of this effort. DR. SMITH CONTRIBUTIONS In 2010 Dr. Smith realizing that there was a space shortage for students, applied for and was unceremoniously denied a license to open a school.

Dr. Smith is now volunteering his professional skills as an executor at this school since 2011. This PhD, who as a perennial volunteer, lectured from K-12, and up to the university is also a licensed accountant, certified fraud examiner (CFE), graduate HR Manager, graduate NGO administrator, licensed collective bargaining agent (for unions) and, is a licensed pilot who actually teachers 3 days per week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9am – 2pm, free. May I say, he takes not one dime for his efforts. Now, if that’s not a person who cares about the future of our country’s youths, then none exist. The Proactive Doc As stated earlier, the school serves as a regular school in that students denied entry due to space limitation, looks at TNBSCE as that alternate place to go. But the Doc has a solution to this lack as well. Doc’s temporary solution to a space problem is to run a second shift at the government’s regular schools. That makes sense! Doc is now in the political fray as a People Progressive Party (PPP)

candidate for District 7 – the Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill constituency. Seeing the negligence, our government has been not forth coming in correcting. The educational deficiency in our country Doc decided to enter front line politics hoping to make a difference in the future of our country. All three political parties are campaigning on educational issues for the upcoming government, however; Doc Smith, through the PPP is not just campaigning, but he is performing in addition to his volunteer efforts, he has developed a “463 and counting, need for class list”. Given the three candidates, Mr. Oral Selver, Ms.Amanda Missick, Doc Smith is by far the best constituency’s choice for District 7 – the Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill. If I could have, I definitely would have voted for Dr.Smith, a voice of vision and progress. Sincerely Joshua Gardiner

Campaigns in last stretch to sway voters POLITICAL parties and independent candidates are in the last stretch of campaigning in a bid to sway voters’ support in their favour. Over the weekend, the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), hosted a district rally in Five Cays, where the party’s candidate for the area, Sean Astwood, made his bid for support. Astwood reiterated the party’s message of improving the economy and creating jobs, among other targets on the party’s platform. The Five Cays candidate stressed that the PDM is committed to advancing the plans outlined in its blueprint to bring

progress to the nation. He received the public endorsements of the party’s 14 other candidates in the running, as well as members of the Five Cays community. The PDM is expected to host a rally in the Blue Hills/Wheeland area on Saturday, as well as in Bottle Creek on November 5 and Grand Turk on November 7. The party’s final rally will be in Providenciales on November 8. The Progressive National Party (PNP) took their message to Wheeland on Wednesday evening with a rally, where the PNP’s candidate, Gregory Lightbourne, outlined his plans for

Wheeland. The party is expected to have rallies on Friday in South Caicos and Grand Turk and end the week with a massive rally on Saturday at their headquarters. The PNP’s final event before the elections is expected to be rallies in all the islands on November 8. In the People Progressive Party (PPP) camp, candidates were seen on the ground during the week, going door to door. The independents have also been on the ground, with a few days left to Election Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands. (VANESSA NARINE)

An astonishing $4m per bed! The interest rate is reported to be 12 per cent, 12 per cent on a government infrastructure building is unbelievable. Now we pay millions a month to hire a health contractor who operates in one other small Mideast country. Not one new school built and we now have 1,700 plus children in high school. One thousand crammed into a school designed for 350 with yet another foreign principal. No new schools instead we got a couple of stadiums, lots of parties, gambling, a mansion and staff of servants; a pool of inequity and an American first lady thrown on our toxic dump. How about your money in the bank? Have you ever heard of a government pension trust fund giving up 25 per cent of its assets as seed capital for a private bank? The bank went down in less than three years taking 4,000 families deposits and the pension funds with it. Remember TCI New Media TV and

the government radio station just happened to employ Mr. Hall, TV run by BOPs granddaughter; Sun’s stories and propaganda and Chinese workers everywhere. Provo Stevedoring and electrical rates gone haywire; no investment in water system repairs and a fancy development for Salt Cay with the Windsor brother and QC involved. Middle Caicos west, Dellis Cay, Joe Grant, St Charles Place, Royal Reef and on and on it goes. The causeway mess and Middle and North Caicos shutting down, down, down. The results are millions, no billions, in debts and obligations and taxes like millstones around our necks and no real capital to build or fix anything. In my opinion our 9/11 began in 2003 and this election could confirm an attempt at more of the same or it could signal the beginning of positive change. It will not be long until we know.

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Our 9-11 AS we all know here in the TCI as in Britain dates are written day/ month/year. In the United States they are written month/day/year. Is this a tainted joke or the hand of God with a warning? On the American 9/11/2001 a disaster struck the USA and the world changed. On our 9/11/2012 we will have an election! Will our world change? Britain picked that date. Was this just a coincidence or another case of dry British humour? As we all know just by coincidence the same month as

By David Tapfer elections certain folks will be in court. Is there a message here? Helen Garlick has said this is just

the beginning. Who then is next? The former Premier said, “If I go down you all go with me” Now via remote control he folds his arms around his cronies and relatives running for election again. The same people shut down the airport with him, which damaged our tourist industry. God, Britain and the devil are watching and waiting so one more time let is review what has happened because this is where the lessons lie. A $235m mortgage was issued to build two small hospitals containing 60 beds. Then at the last minute this was cut to $120m and 30 beds.

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Candidates’ nominations up for scrutiny THE candidates’ nomination forms and declarations of eligibility were published on Monday by the Supervisor of Elections, Dudley Lewis, and open for scrutiny. The Ballot papers are expected to be printed over the weekend and while it would be ideal to have challenges made before then, there is no set deadline for when a candidate’s eligibility to stand for office can be challenged. Under Section 50(2) of the new Constitution, the Supervisor of Elections is required to publish the declarations to allow for

public scrutiny. The Constitution also makes provision for members of the public and the Attorney General to challenge any of the nominated individuals regarding their eligibility. Lewis announced that 37 seven candidates were nominated, 15 from the two major political parties, five from the People Progressive Party (PPP) and two independent candidates. The declarations submitted to the Supervisor of Elections are now available for viewing on the government’s website www.gov. tc. (VANESSA NARINE)

The candidates are: Grand Turk north – Electoral District 1 1. George Alexander Lightbourne, PNP 2. Derek Anthonio Rolle, PDM Grand Turk south – Electoral District 2 1. Edwin Astwood, PDM 2. Rex Elton Swann, PNP South Caicos – Electoral District 3 1. Edith Andrea Cox, PDM 2. Norman Benjamin Saunders, PNP North and middle Caicos – Electoral District 4 1. Ashwood Leon Forbes, PDM 2. Ricardo Don Hue Gardiner, PNP Leeward – Electoral District 5 1. Akierra M. Missick, PNP 2. Ezra Ringo Tyrone Taylor, PDM 3. Bennett Williams, Independent The Bight – Electoral District 6 1. Dorell Monique Pratt-Delancey, PPP 2. Sonny Alexander Forbes, PDM 3. Porsha Monique Stubbs-Smith, PNP Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill – Electoral District 7 1. Amanda A. Misick, PNP 2. Isaac Oral Selver, PDM 3. Edward E. Smith, PPP Blue Hills – Electoral District 8 1. Goldray McMillin Ewing, PDM 2. Adrian Carlyle Williams, PNP 3. Wendal D. Wilson, PPP Five Cays – Electoral District 9 1. Sean Rickard Astwood, PDM 2. Harold Charles, PPP 3. Thomas I.N. Ewing, PNP Wheeland – Electoral District 10 1. Zhavargo J. Jolly, PPP 2. Gregory ONeal Lightbourne, PNP 3. Vaden Delroy Williams, PDM At-Large Candidates: 1. PNP Leader, Dr. Rufus Washington Ewing 2. PDM Leader Oswald Skippings 3. PNP’s deputy leader, Carlos Simons, QC 4. PDM’s deputy leader, Sharlene CartwrightRobinson 5. Charles Washington Misick, PNP 6. Derek Taylor, PDM 7. Royal Robinson, PNP 8. Samuel Harvey, PDM 9. Wayne Garland, PNP 10. Josephine Connolly, PDM 11. Oswald Simons, Independent

November 3 – 9, 2012

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Education and tourism top priorities for Oswald Simons BY VANESSA NARINE INDEPENDENT At-Large candidate, Oswald Simons, contesting the upcoming elections has education and tourism as his top priorities. Simons said that these two are the game changers for the Turks and Caicos Islands, in terms of a return to prosperity. EDUCATION He said, “Education for me is the process of training and preparing our young people to be good providers for themselves and their families as adults. “It entails not only book learning and academics but also mastering the art of processing information and of reasoning. “In the impoverished state of our present economy we have to find a means of offering all of our young people this opportunity even if only in the most basic form until we are able to improve on it and to eventually embark on the lofty solutions being put forward by some

of my colleagues in this election bid. “We must be aware that ‘scholarships’ do not equal ‘education’ and that many of us who have not had the benefit of a college education are just as successful and in some cases more well-rounded than some of us who have spent the average four year period pursuing a specific discipline, at great expense to their country or families and selfsacrifice to themselves. “Primary, high school and tertiary education all need our attention now! “Our Department of Education needs to be brought up to speed. “My understanding is that most schools have not had a truancy officer for more than four years and that a curriculum development advisor has not been a part of this department for many years if ever. “These positions are essential in an efficiently run education department and I would urge our new government to equip this department with the necessary personnel and equipment as its first priority. “My thinking is ‘youngest first’.

Make sure each and every child resident within our shores receives a first class primary education. That is no less than our duty. “Secondly, ensure that no child leaves high school reading at the level that I’ve heard in some instances, even if we graduate that person as a craftsman rather than as an academic. “Thirdly, use the facilities that we currently have at our disposal to obtain the greatest possible benefit. “The West Indies Collegiate in Providenciales for example, a nonprofit high school freely donated to our country has an outstanding record of providing scholarships and of sixth form success for approximately 20 years. “Let’s work with them in preparing deserving young people for college and university entrance, not looking elsewhere until that facility is at full capacity. “This will benefit both the school and our country in obvious ways.” TOURISM On the issue of tourism, Simons

stressed the fact that it is the engine driving the TCI economy and underscored its importance. He said, “It is said that two of every three jobs can be traced directly or indirectly to tourism and that tourism is the greatest single revenue earner for the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG). “It is the industry that permits us to compete successfully with our larger Caribbean neighbours and other global competitors.” According to him, with the proper funding and management tourism can generate all the support services and businesses, all the economic activities and revenues that the country may require. Simons said, “Tourism is a dynamic industry and quite vulnerable to global economic conditions; in fact we have seen the challenges posed to Caribbean tourism by the sluggish USA and European economies. “Brazil has recently surpassed France and the UK to become the fifth largest economy in the

world so it is imperative that a new government empowers all its tourism and investment facilities with the resources necessary to penetrate such markets to the benefit of our economy. “Should I be successful in my bid to represent you, I will persuade our next government to take advantage of emerging markets in the ‘BRIC’ countries, Brazil, Russia, India and China, as well as Europe and Argentina. “The BRIC countries are emerging economies and I will work with our next government to put in place a strategy to pierce not only their tourism markets but their investment markets as well. “On the home front, we have a myriad of offerings and options for our visitors. Our individual islands must be marketed and promoted for what they really are.” Simons is the only independent At-Large candidate, the other independent candidate being, Bennett William, who is running in Electoral District 5, Leeward.

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November 3 – 9, 2012

The Dentist and you  Mark Osmond BDS (Lond) LDS RCS (Eng). Mark Osmond Dental Clinic - (649) 432 3777, drmosmond@gmail.com or Find us on Facebook

Invisalign Orthodontics Orthodontics is a type of dental treatment that aims to improve the appearance, position and function of crooked or abnormally arranged teeth. Orthodontic treatment may be commenced for clinical (medical) reasons such as to improve how the teeth meet and therefore function, or for cosmetic purposes such as straightening teeth or closing gaps. There are several systems available to do this, one of which is Invisalign. Invisalign is a modern system that works by using a series of transparent, removable plastic appliances called aligners that cover the top and bottom teeth and that over time move the teeth into the desired position. This is

Papaya Boats Papayas stuffed with yogurt, raisins, strawberries, and walnuts are topped with honey. Ingredients: • 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt • 1/4 cup walnuts • 1/4 cup raisins • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries • 2 medium papayas, cut in half lengthwise and seeded • 2 tablespoons honey Directions: 1. In a bowl, mix the yogurt, walnuts, and raisins. 2. Fold in the strawberries. 3. Spoon the mixture into the centers of the papaya halves. 4. Drizzle with honey to serve.

Dr Mark Osmond different to the more traditional, metal braces that are fixed in place in the mouth. How does Invisalign work? The treatment begins with the qualified dentist or orthodontist taking orthodontic records of the patient’s teeth. This includes impressions (where you bite onto a special type of plastic material that takes a ‘mould’ of your teeth), photographs and x-rays. The dentist will advise the patient and discuss at length what the patient wishes to achieve from the treatment. This

information plus the orthodontic records is sent to the lab and there all the data is input into a computer model. The lab then produces a 3dimensional graphic representation of the patient’s teeth. This moving illustration shows the teeth before treatment has commenced, whilst treatment is progressing and the end point where the teeth are in the correct, desired position. It is viewed on a computer and shows angles of the teeth from the front, sides and inside the mouth. Each illustration takes around 2 weeks to produce as it is entirely unique and custom-made, designed for each individual patient based on their personal data. Once is it produced the patient has the chance to view this illustration- and therefore see the end results- before committing to the treatment. When the patient goes ahead with the treatment, the custom-made

clear, plastic aligners are produced and treatment commences. The patient wears that aligners day and night and only removes them for eating and brushing. Every 2 weeks the patient moves to the next set of aligners in the series and thus over time the teeth are moved. Throughout the course off the treatment, the patient will visit the treating dentist or orthodontist around every 6 weeks at which time the progress of the treatment is checked and new aligners are fitted. When treatment has finished the patient will be required to wear nighttime retainers to ensure the teeth remain in the desired position.

aligners are made from a hard, clear plastic they are hardly noticeable in the mouth and therefore, for many people, are preferable to the more obvious metal braces. The aligners are also designed to be removed by the patient when eating and when cleaning the teeth. Therefore the patient is able to brush and floss their teeth as normal. This means that the potential for oral hygiene problems and possible cavities, which can be a problem with fixed appliances, is eliminated. Length of treatment Every orthodontic treatment is individual and the length of treatment time depends upon the complexity of the case. However, many cases take around 12-18 months and some can be as little as 7 months.

The benefits One of the initial key advantages of Invisalign is that the patient sees the end result of their treatment, as a 3D computer illustration, before committing to the treatment. As the

Ask your dentist about Invisalign Orthodontics and whether it is right for you.

heart attack, osteoarthritis, cholesterol oxidation, and cataract formation. Once more I am pleased to give thanks to the one that keeps me going each day, which is the creator for his love and compassion.

This week, I share with you words from the founding father, and former President of the United States of America (1789-1797) George Washington Carver, who said, “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.”

health Tip 

Fruit of the angels

SWEET and succulent with a satiny consistency, papaya was referred to as the ‘fruit of the angels’ by Christopher Columbus. This fruit is one that the much overlooked in the fruits selection, but perhaps you should give it another chance. Papaya is native to the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from Southern Mexico and neighbouring Central America. However it was first cultivated in Mexico several centuries before the emergence of the Mesoamerican classical civilization. Papaya is also available all year round. The most often seen variety is

By Phillip Simmons the 'Solo'. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, folic acid, potassium, Vitamins A, C, and E, it also contains small amount of calcium, riboflavin, thiamine, and niacin. In addition papaya helps in the prevention of: artherosclerosis,

November 3 – 9, 2012

Lifestyle... GARDENING 

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

How does your garden grow

YOUR DIET

ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

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

Elkhorn ferns

Staghorn ferns are members of the Polypodiaceae plant family, and belong to the genus Platycerium. Eighteen species are presently recognized along with many varieties and hybrids. Staghorns are tropical plants native to the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Australia, Madagascar, Africa and America. In their native habitat they thrive as epiphytes, generally found growing on tree trunks, branches, or rocks. Tropical rains provide moisture and wash nutrients into the root area. Staghorn ferns are valued for their highly variable and unusual growth habits. The plant produces two distinctly different fronds, basal and foliar. Basal fronds, often called “sterile fronds,'' are rounded thickened fronds which grow in overlapping layers and clasp onto a growing surface. The upper parts of basal fronds may be lobed or divided and stand erect. This upright form efficiently collects water, fallen leaves, and plant debris. These products eventually break down, releasing nutrients necessary for growth. Foliar fronds, also called “fertile fronds,'' are either erect or pendant and may be divided into lobed or strap-shaped divisions. Foliar fronds produce brownish reproductive structures (called sporangia) on the underside of their fronds. These sporangia hold spores which, when germinated, form new plants. Both basal and foliar fronds are covered to varying degrees, with small stellate (star-shaped) hairs

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giving them a silvery cast. These hairs provide some protection from insect pests and conserve moisture. Most species of staghorn ferns grow readily although much depends on the familiarity of the grower with the specific needs of different species. Beginners are advised to start with the “easy-togrow'' species, which is available at the Sunshine nursery. Because of their relatively large size, staghorn ferns are rarely grown in pots. Their natural, epiphytic growth habit makes them well suited for mounting on slabs of wood, tree fern fiber or wire baskets. In general when watering allow the medium to dry completely between watering. This may be difficult to judge since the outer medium may appear dry, but the inner layers and the basal fronds will be saturated. It may be best to wait until the fern slightly wilts before watering. Once watered, it will quickly recover, whereas an overwatered fern will rot and die. A water-soluble fertilizer like a1010-10 or 20-20-20 is recommended. Staghorn ferns can be fertilized monthly during the warm, growing months of the year and every other month when growth slows

down. Frequent fertilization is only necessary when you want vigorous growth. Large or mature staghorns will survive and thrive with one or two applications a year of controlledrelease fertilizer. Most staghorn ferns thrive best under partially shaded conditions. The dappled light of a shade tree or indirect light on an outdoor porch is ideal. Propagating staghorn ferns from spores is slow and difficult and is not practical for most gardeners. Pups (with their root systems) can be carefully removed from large ferns and re-established. Wrap the roots in damp sphagnum and then tie the root ball to a mount. Eventually the sterile frond will expand and grip the mount. Staghorn ferns are fairly pest free. When kept too wet, they are susceptible to fungus that produces black spots on the basal fronds which can spread rapidly, invade the growing point, and kill the plant. If symptoms appear, withhold water and reduce the humidity to slow the spread. The insect pests to watch for are mealy bugs and scales. Insecticides are effective against these pests but may burn or deform the foliage.

Halloween and Diabetes

Halloween has recently passed and the month of November is here. We have officially entered the holiday season—a time when the stress levels are running high for a variety of reasons. During the month of November, the world pauses to put the spotlight on Diabetes. We, as health professionals, recognize persons living with Diabetes and provide education to everyone to hopefully prevent others from developing Diabetes. This is not the only time we provide education on Diabetes, but it is a time when all health professionals have one purpose and one goal—provide as much education as possible. One of the most common areas of Diabetes education is helping persons make healthy food choices that will keep their blood glucose under control. A person with Diabetes may have a stress level that is on overdrive as the holiday season comes around because food is such a big part of celebrating the holidays. Cakes, pies, cookies and sweets are everywhere and it can be a very daunting task trying to find foods you can eat. Well, I have good news for you! There is no need to run and hide until Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all past. According to the American Diabetes Association, you don’t have to let diabetes keep you from enjoying the holidays with some of your favorite treats. You can still enjoy your favorite sweets and desserts; you just need to plan ahead and make substitutions where possible. For many years persons with Diabetes were told they couldn’t have sweets; however, we now know that sweets or sugars don’t cause Diabetes but it is carbohydrates that affect overall blood glucose— especially the amount of carbohydrates a person eats. You see, if you avoid the sweet stuff but still overload on starchy foods such as potato salad, turkey stuffing, sweet potatoes and, of course, rice your blood sugar will still soar. Both kinds of foods, sweets and starchy foods, have large amounts of carbohydrates and should be controlled in your overall eating plan. If and when you choose to eat an occasional sweet food, it is best to do it on special occasions and eat only small amounts of the food. This means that you need to have a strategy in place before you walk into a party. First, choose a smaller plate. Instead of making a bee line to the starches, choose your salad and other vegetables first. Then, choose half the amount of rice (or other starch) you would normally choose and drink either water or a sugar free beverage. You have cut back on your carbohydrate intake from starches and now have a little room for some carbohydrates from sweets. The words to remember are OCCASIONAL and SMALL. I am not giving you a passport to eat all the sweets and treats you want; however, I am saying if you want and occasional treat, have it in small amounts providing you are monitoring your blood glucose.

ACCU Medical Nutrition is based in Graceway IGA Plaza, Providenciales. Call 946 8308, 242 3978 or 442 3978.

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this week

Friday, October 12 to Friday, October 19 Friday, November 2

 The 2nd Annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival continues until November 3 Featuring Celebrity Chefs & Renowned Winemakers As Well As Our Special Guests, Honoree Ambassadors Of Food & Wine, Iron Chef-super Chef Beau Macmillan, Wesley Clerveux, Geoff Kruth, Tuck Beckstoffer & Duckpond Cellars. For reservations and inquiries kindly call 232-5151  Danny Buoy’s is Provo’s premier live music and sports destination, serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am.  It is the perfect place to escape from the heat and hang with friends, all in smoke free airconditioned comfort.  Happy Hour specials from 4-7pm Monday-Saturday  Get into the weekend mood with the intense and electrifying Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7pm. Free for fitness members, $12 for non-members.  Visit www.gracewaysports.com for more information or call 4426349.  Craig Archibold gets the party started at the Regent Palms from 7pm on Friday nights with the sound of classic Caribbean and Motown tunes. Call 946-8666 for details Saturday, November 3  The TCI FIRE & RESCUE FUND RAISING BBQ at the Saltmills Diner!!! A great day to come out and support the Turks & Caicos Fire & Rescue Volunteers. The fire trucks will be at the Diner for the kids, the JERK BBQ will be putting out the tastiest chicken in Grace Bay.... bring out the family for the fun! Fire Trucks!! -- FireFighters!! -- Great Food and tons of fun to be had!  Provo Children's Home 70's/80's Music Extravaganza on Saturday Night!! Come join the fun, dress up and join in a wonderful fund raising party at Beaches Treasure Beach. Win prizes for Best Costume, and

Best Performance. All funds go to the Provo Children's Home.  The Weekly Community and Farmers’ Market organized by TCI Red Cross is on at the organization’s headquarters, opposite Lime on the Leeward Highway in Providenciales, from 10am to 2pm. Persons will be able to purchase freshly grown produce and locally sourced items. For more information on the Weekly Community and Farmers’ Market call (649) 247-8911. With regard to the TCI Red Cross’ services or how you can volunteer or donate, contact our Provo office on (649) 941-8056 or email redcrossprovo@tciway.tc OR for Grand Turk call (649) 946-2761 or Email:tciredcross@tciway.tc  If you’re looking for a serene and relaxed way of starting your weekend, bring your yoga mat at Graceway Sports Centre every Saturday at 9am and let David Bowen lead you into the wonderful world of yoga! Amazing fees for an amazing class! More info at 442-6348”  Mums and Tots Dance Party classes are held every Saturday at Graceway Sports Centre for mothers and their little ones.  Mothers, bring your little ones to dance, jump, twist and shake! Children have fun learning movement basics to fun music and mums get a light exercise while spending quality time. Mums and Tots classes begin at 10am and cost just $10. Dads are welcome!  Call Shara Bowen on 244-1103 for more details.

Sunday, November 4  EASTERN STANDARD TIMES BEGINS 2012 Clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local Daylight Saving Time

Tuesday, November 6

 The Secret is Out! - pass it on to your friends and family - in support of the Youth Enterprise - every Tuesday night are having ‘All U Can Eat Spaghetti Night’ at HorseEye Jacks.

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November 3 – 9, 2012

Insights for your Innerspring

Build Confidence and Destroy Fear (Part One) IS fear real? Dr. Schwartz, in chapter three of his book ‘The Magic of Thinking BIG’, seems to think so, and he feels that “we must recognize it exists before we can conquer it.” He continues to put forward his point that “most fear today is psychological. Worry, tension, embarrassment, panic all stem from mismanaged, negative imagination … fear is success’ enemy number one.” We cannot escape the results of fear that we see in our lives and all around us. Once we accept that this emotion does exist we can take steps to destroy fear and build confidence. If we are to make any inroads into conquering fear, we must recognize that “all confidence is acquired or developed.” Over time, and with careful attention, we build the muscle of confidence. And just like the foremen in our thought factory, Mr. Triumph and Mr. Defeat; when we give our focus to building confidence we make him stronger while fear grows increasingly weaker. Dr. Schwartz says, “Action cures fear,” while “indecision and

postponement, on the other hand, fertilize fear.” What is it that you have been planning to do? You must act now! Continued postponement and indecision will encourage fear; bring about the failure disease called “excusitis” and cause frustration to take up a long-term lease in your house! You owe it to yourself to act now! Action does cure fear! Dr. Schwartz gives several examples of what kind of action to take to conquer fear. In the case of “embarrassment because of personal appearance,” he suggests, “Improve it. Go to a barbershop or beauty salon. Shine your shoes. Get your clothes cleaned and pressed. In general, practice better grooming. It does not always take new clothes.” In the case of “fear or what other people may think and say,” he suggests, “make sure that what you plan to do is right. Then do it. No one ever does anything worthwhile for which he is not criticized.” As mentioned earlier we must, be careful of the kinds of actions we take in life, as our actions can either

By Whitney Bain aid the growth of fear or decrease it. In addition, our thinking must be pointed in a certain direction to enable us to continue to see positive results. If we pledge to take action and think more confidently today, we cannot think negatively and drop back into the rut of excuses tomorrow. This will confuse the mind, and the little progress that was being made on your behalf will be nullified by the anti-action of negative thought that came just hours or days later. Dr. Schwartz says, “Successful people specialize in putting positive thoughts into their memory bank”, while “negative thoughts produce needless wear and tear on your mental motor.” Remember, work on improving yourself daily. Do not put pressure on yourself or be in a hurry to bring about drastic changes all of a sudden. Many, if not all, of our unfavorable habits took time to entrench themselves in our lives and thinking, so it will take time for them to be rooted out. In part, two we will discuss the five steps presented as a possible solution to build confidence and destroy.

autism awareness By Nicole Cox, a mother living with autism

The Great Debate IF you saw the first Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) National Debate, then you know what I mean when I say WOW! They came out swinging, didn’t they? If Larry Holmes, Joe Lewis, Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano, Jack Johnson and George Foreman were all in their prime and dropped into a ring to duke it out, well, there you have it. I was so proud of all of our candidates who did their utmost to represent their respective parties and their hopeful country with dignity and stalwart purpose. Now, that being said, let’s dance! Muhammad Ali is arguably considered the greatest heavyweight-boxing champion of all time. That being so, it can be assumed that if he were in his prime, he would defeat any of the other boxing legends that I listed above, or at least make them pay dearly for their victory. Guess who the ‘Ali’ is in my scenario? YOU! Yes, you! You are the informed voter. You know what needs to be done in society because you are living it out every day!

You are the ultimate student of the game. The punches you throw can knock out any of these contenders. A skillful boxer does not just throw random punches. He looks for the weaknesses of the opponent and tries to use that for an advantage. Bob, weave…..”How much was said about Special Needs Education again?” JAB! Our candidates are not yet up to speed on the state of the nation when it comes to Developmental Disorders and Learning Disabilities. I am sure some of them still think they are the same thing! Now, to be fair, it is difficult to become an expert on a field that offers such weak data. Our first national issue is the scarcity of diagnostic testing for children displaying traits of either condition. Therefore, that is a given. However, the problem is that none of the parties truly know how complex the process of developing a system to address this is going to be. I have a suggestion. Each party forms a task force. It may only consist of one person! Then have those persons

assemble think tanks comprised of persons knowledgeable in Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disorders and the like. All the parties are then exposed to all the information available from persons who are in the trenches and can give as accurate a report as available. Each party delegate may then go back to his or her respective corners and form a game plan. This way, no matter who is elected, they all have had access to the same information and can collaborate in a “tri-partisan” manner to be more effective for our children. am curious to know who will be the first party to announce they are making the efforts to do something similar to this. If they are reading this article then you would at least know they are interested in the topic. I invite any candidate from the three parties to contact me at DawnProgram@gmail.com to discuss such an initiative. I will gladly share with the readers that parties take up the offer! Let us see how far they are willing to go to win the round, maybe the whole bout…DingDing!

November 3 – 9, 2012

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Community Focus

What is happening in this community? Do we really know? This series spotlights the news at the grassroots level’ By Nicole Cox

Layer the learning

YOLANDE Robinson, founder of the Learn and Lead Education Center in Providenciales is an example of the progress happening. On Tuesday, September 25, she hosted a dynamic workshop entitled Learning Disabilities in an Inclusive Classroom. Translation: How to teach children with MULTIPLE learning challenges in one typical class. This is a huge step forward toward equipping the nation’s educators. The reason being is that due to our nation’s limited financial resources and space restrictions, our education system is forced to combine techniques that in an ideal world would be executed by a team of specialized professionals. Five practicing educators and two future educators took part in the three-hour seminar to gather these skills and take them back to their respective classrooms. Represented were the H.J. Robinson, Shining Stars, Enid Capron, Community Christian schools and TCI Community College. Attendee, Patricia Le-Vel, in commenting on the session, said, “Exceptional. This is what is needed on such a broad spectrum. We gained countless tips on including children with learning challenges in our classrooms successfully. “The concept of “Poker Chips” in specifics, I found profound. We think of the confidence that a child builds through being reinforced positively as ‘Poker Chips’ with which they play the game of life. We want to give them as many chips as possible to set them up for success. “Building self-esteem in these children who already have the odds stacked against them is crucial to any progress we can make as parents or educators. I was shocked that more educators or parents did not take advantage of this opportunity. Events such as this must be supported as they help support our efforts as educators.” This is only one of many workshops scheduled for this year at Learn and Lead. On October 23, Robinson followed up with another buzzword topic to engage our local educators: Bullying. In clear and concise terms, the attendees were educated in techniques on identifying different types of bullying as well as means to prevent or extinguish bullying in their classroom environments. In methods ranging from common sense to creative, Robinson lead the attendees through brainstorming exercises to layer this new knowledge on top of previously acquired skills in order to perpetuate the modern model for inclusive and successful classrooms. The Learn and Lead Founder said, “These workshops are designed for teachers, parents or anyone who wants to become more savvy in the world of education. “Turks and Caicos is in a prime position to move itself to the forefront of education in the Caribbean and staying on the cutting edge of relevant topics in this field and layering them on solid foundations of teaching is a crucial key. “Learn and Lead wants to continue to provide this resource to our local educators in accessible and affordable ways. We consider ourselves a resource for the nation and take that responsibility seriously.” www.LearnandLeadec.com can take you to their website full of information on education from the classroom to the boardroom as well as updates on upcoming events. With smiles and compliments, the small group of leaders departed the center anxious to put their new knowledge to work for our community. The expressed relief to know that the burden they carry to seek the most potential in each child was shared by others. With vigor and a renewed sense of hope for their purpose, these professionals went their separate ways to better the learning environments for the future leaders of our nation, our children. Yolande Robinson at Learn and Lead is undoubtedly a positive force of progress in our community. If your church, charity or community service organization would like to be featured in Grass Roots, please contact Nicole Cox at nicole. cox.tci@gmail.com

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Focus on the Voter November 9 will mark one of the most consequential elections in the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This week, the Weekly News brings the focus to the voter.

HOW TO VOTE • Voters have the opportunity to vote for one electoral district candidate in the areas where the voter is registered and for up to five all islands district candidates. • There are ten electoral districts across the Turks and Caicos Islands: Grand Turk North (former West Road and Overback); Grand Turk South (North and Back Salina and Salt Cay); South Caicos, East Caicos, Little and Ambergris Cay; Middle and North Caicos and Parrot Cay; Leeward, Providenciales, Pine Cay, Little and Big Water Cays and East Cays, including Dellis Cay; The Bight, Providenciales; Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill Providenciales; Blue Hills, Providenciales; Five Cays, Providenciales; Wheeland and North West and North Central Providenciales and West Caicos. • Polling stations will be open from 7:00am and 7:00pm on November 9 and no voters may be admitted to a polling station after 7:00pm. • Only persons registered at that polling station may vote there. • Each voter will receive two ballot papers, a white one for that electoral district and green one for the All Islands District (the at large candidates). • All candidates’ names will be listed alphabetically on both papers. Their party symbols will be beside their names. Any independent candidate who does not have a party symbol will have the letters ‘IND’ shown against their name. • All Ballot Papers will be marked by the Presiding Officer to show that they are genuine ballot papers. • Presiding officers will show voters how to make their votes on the papers and how to fold their papers so that no-one can see how they voted. • There are two ballot boxes – one for the white papers for the Electoral District candidates and one for the green All Island candidates. • Photo ID must be taken to the polling stations – TC Islander Status Card, passport, NIB card or

driver’s licence. If you do not have these take your birth certificate. VOTER ID Section 44(10) of the Elections Ordinance states: "(c) the voter must produce his passport, drivers licence or such other official form of picture identification as will enable the presiding officer to confirm the voter’s identity" This will be taken to include one of the following: Turks and Caicos Islander Status Card, passport, NIB card, NHIP card or Driver’s Licence. United States and Bahamian Driver’s Licence will be accepted also. Two forms of identification are not required. However, this is at the discretion the Presiding Officer on the day. If the presented form of identity is unclear or believed to be unsatisfactory to establish the voter’s identity, the Presiding Officer is at liberty to request a second piece of picture identification by way of corroboration. A birth certificate cannot be presented as a form of identification as it does not meet the requirement of being “picture identification”. KNOW YOUR POLLING STATION The official list of voters will be provided to each polling station and it contains only the details of those persons who are allocated to vote at that station. To be able to vote at the polling station, your details must appear on the official list for that station. This means that you have to vote at the polling station to which you have been allocated within your electoral district. If you try to vote at another

polling station in the electoral district to which you have not been allocated and where your details do not appear on the official list, you will not be allowed to vote and will be referred to the polling station to which you have been allocated. It is an offence under section 40 of the Elections Ordinance to vote in more than one electoral district or at more than one polling station in the same district or more than once in the same district on polling day If you wish to check which polling station you should attend, you can do so by contacting the Elections Officer at Tel: 946-2801, ext 11705 or ext 11703 or by checking the register of electors for your electoral district which has been deposited for inspection at the various places used for such purposes in each electoral district. In the 10 electoral districts there are 17 polling stations. THE COUNT The votes will be counted at each polling station after it has closed. There will be a separate count for the Electoral District and the All Island votes. After the All Islands ballot papers have been counted at each polling station, the papers and the result will be transported to Grand Turk for the final calculation by the returning officer there. The candidate who obtains the most votes in each electoral district is elected as a member of the House of Assembly. The five candidates who obtain the most votes on the All Islands district will similarly be elected as members of the House of Assembly. The official results for each of the districts and the All Island District will be published in the Gazette.

Phase two of TCIBC’s VAT fight kicks off THE Turks and Caicos Independent Business Council (TCIBC) are advancing with their strong opposition to the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT). And this week, the Council kicked off what they have dubbed ‘Phase Two’ of their fight. London-based lobbyists and public relations consultants, Media House International, have had their contract renewed with a remit to

step up activity at Westminster, the United Kingdom media and the global offshore press. Media House International’s Executive Chairman, Jack Irvine, said, “The first phase of the campaign ruffled feathers in London and the tension of the elections will heighten the temperature. “The UK Government, despite presiding over a disastrous British economy, really have to understand

that they can’t go on behaving like 18th Century colonial masters when they simply don’t understand the nuances of small countries’ fiscal infrastructures. VAT might work in a population of 60million but it’s a different story when the population is 46,000.” The Council maintains that with the elections days away this should be a decision for an elected government. (VANESSA NARINE)

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Beached vessel unlikely to affect Grand Turk port traffic A 700-ton trading vessel, Mega One Triton registered in St Vincent and the Grenadines, drifted and beached at the Governors Beach, last

Thursday, in close proximity to the port of Grand Turk, due to the high winds and rough seas resulting from the passage of Hurricane Sandy.

LIME offers free ‘family minutes’ to call loved ones affected by Sandy LIME, this week, extended a hand to its customers by giving away free talk time to those who wish to connect with loved ones affected by hurricane Sandy in the United States. In a swift response to the natural disaster, the company is offering its residential landline customers ‘15-family minutes’ free today (October 31) between 12pm to midnight. During these hours LIME customers across the region can use these ‘family minutes’ on one call or on several calls totaling

fifteen minutes, when contacting relatives and friends in the US who are affected by the passage of Hurricane Sandy. Manager of LIME TCI said, Drexwell Seymour, “The Caribbean has a large diaspora base in the US and particularly the states affected by Sandy. LIME is pleased to offer this special ‘connection moment’ to assist families to reach out to loved ones after the storm. The company keeps all those impacted by the storm in our thoughts and prayers.”

Mega One Triton has a crew of two and currently has approximately 50 gallons of fuel and 40 gallons of motor oil on board. Report are that all fuel and motor oil will be extracted from the vessel prior to any attempt to move it; the bilge pump is operable and prior to incident, one engine was working, but unable to fully power the vessel. Also, the vessel’s steering gear is inoperable and the stern ramp was broken prior to incident. According to the Department of Environmental and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), the vessel does not currently pose a threat to other vessels using either the Commercial or Cruise ports and it is unlikely to affect entry to either facility. Director of the Port Authority, Terry Smith, noted that DEMA, Customs and the Ports Authority have conducted initial assessments and have been in contact with the owners of the vessel. a He added that plans are also in place

to carry out a detailed assessment of the vessel as soon as the weather improves. The assessment will include: • A damage assessment by the owner to determine if there are any leaks or other damages that would impede removal; • An assessment of the engine room and generator; and • An assessment of the area around the vessel by DEMA to determine

if any environmental damages have resulted when the weather conditions improve. Deputy Chief Maritime Officer of DEMA, Carey Skippings said, “The weather forecast suggests that high winds will continue throughout the remainder of this week. This will delay the transport of equipment from Providenciales to Grand Turk which is needed to move the vessel”.

Dale Le Vack appointed to manage implementation of RTC Ordinance DALE Le Vack, was this week, appointed by the Ministry of Government Support Services on a short-term assignment from mid November 2012 to March 2013. And he is will be responsible for managing the practical implementation of the Radio Turks and Caicos (RTC) Ordinance and support the Permanent Secretary with the development of the state radio station including; assisting with the establishment of the RTC Board of Governors, reviewing the operations of RTC, providing training in broadcasting, programming, editorial control and political impartiality. Deputy Governor, Anya Williams, in commenting on his appointment, said, “Radio Turks and Caicos enjoys a special place in hearts of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. “Given Dale’s vast experience of producing radio and television programmes to the highest editorial standards for the BBC and others,

Dale Le Vack

we believe that there is a short term requirement for him to transfer these skills to the state broadcaster.” Le Vack began his career in journalism and broadcasting in the 1960s and has worked in senior posts in print (newspaper and magazines), radio and television in England, Scotland and Southeast Asia. He has also lectured in communications at London School of Journalism, London University School of Planning and Malaysian Film School Kuala Lumpur. An author, Dale has written many books and two more will be published in 2012.

$1.7m reconstruction of HJ Robinson high school to begin Kids anxiously awaiting their turn to play one of many fun games at Provo Primary's Halloween Party

Halloween at Provo Primary

SKELETONS, fairies, pirates, superheroes, and even an angry bird joined in the fun at Provo Primary’s Halloween party on Wednesday evening. Children of all ages as well as adults were decked out in a variety of creative costumes enjoying every minute of the cheerful party atmosphere. Trees, posts, classroom doors and anywhere plain were decorated with playfully spooky spider webs, pumpkins, skeletons and other Halloween accessories. Laughter filled the

evening as kids enjoyed the contemporary music, snacks, getting temporary tattoos, playing exciting games and winning lots of little prizes. The games were organised by volunteer students from TCI Middle School, who, apart from having a good time, got extra credit for volunteering in a community event. Organised by the school’s PTA, the fifth annual party allowed children from the community to have somewhere safe to go on Halloween while simultaneously

raising funds for the school. Even though the majority of the TCI community does not observe the ‘trick-or-treat’ part of Halloween, Provo Primary’s principal Sian Jones said, “It’s just about children dressing up and having a fun time... they look forward to that”. And from the looks of the event and other Halloween parties in the weekend prior, children as well as adults relished the chance to dress up in costumes and even paint themselves to mimic popular characters. (KH)

A $1.7m contract to begin the construction of new classrooms, offices sports facilities at the only Government High School on Grand Turk was signed by Governor Ric Todd, last Friday. Under the terms of the deal J&H Construction will build a new block that contains five new classrooms, and upper floor for administrative purposes and a new basketball court at the HJ Robinson High School. New funding for the refurbishment of the School was announced in this year’s Budget in the Spring along with a number of other infrastructure projects including a new Reverse Osmosis Plant (RO) for Grand Turk, a new courthouse in the Myrtle Rigby Building, the Middle/North Caicos Causeway and the Millennium Highway resurfacing. This project had been scheduled to commence in September 2008, but damage from Hurricane IKE both here and across the Island meant that it was stopped due to a previous lack of funds. In addition to the new

construction, the works will entail the removal of rotted timbers and rested steel works and replacing of the necessary materials for the completion of the works on the areas started before September 2008. The works are due to be completed in six months. Todd, in commenting in the works, said, “I take great pride in getting things done. “In my inauguration speech I said I would do everything to ensure that elections happened here in 2012, to develop the economy and to ensure effective and transparent government. “In this year’s budget, which remains on course to return a surplus, we prioritised capital and maintenance spending and, in particular, a number of infrastructure projects that are essential to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In signing this contract we have completed the key civil engineering projects that we set out to do in the Budget.”

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Oswald Skippings LEADER OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT

LETTER TO THE PEOPLE OF THE TCI As the Leader of the Peoples Democratic Movement, I take this opportunity to reach out to the voting public in the Turks and Caicos Islands confirming my candidacy as an Island wide/At large candidate for the upcoming general elections on November 9th. I have served as Chief Minister of this country on two separate occasions since being the first deputy Chief Minister and minister of Health, Education, Welfare and Local Government in the first ministerial government headed by the late great JAGS McCartney, our first Chief minister and National Hero. Additionally, I have held every other ministerial portfolio with the exception of a few. During all my thirty years in politics I was an elected official who have never lost an election. It is also noteworthy to mention that I have never been questioned by the police on suspicion of committing any crime, never charged with any crime and never deemed corrupt by any commission of enquiry or any other investigative body. While I have been deemed unfit for public office in a 1996 Commission of enquiry for alleged conspiracy in the burning of a government building, I have not been deemed corrupt in any way. Moreover, after that inquiry, I went on to win general elections in 1988 and became Chief Minister and was ratified by the British government. I have since held a number of other ministerial posts as well in various PDM administrations. My achievement include the development of the Providenciales and Grand Turk international airports, both the runway and terminal buildings, the development of Tourism to an enviable level resulting in a personal award from the Caribbean Tourism Association. Most of the major airlines that now fly to this destination, were the result of efforts by the ministry of tourism under my leadership as minister. The introduction of Eco Tourism as an integral aspect of our industry, is also my brainchild. The localization of senior posts such as director of Immigration, director of Education, Director of Labour, Director of Civil Aviation, Director of Tourism, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Public Health Inspector to name a few, are all my accomplishments. Prior to that, for the most part, British Officials held those posts. I am also responsible for the Establishment of statutory bodies and government auxiliary departments inclusive of the Tourist Board,

The Philatelic Bureau, the Culture Department, the Sports Commission, the Amateur Athletic Association; and the list goes on. I was also responsible for the introduction of the National junior Championship games that afforded our youth the chance to participate and compete in sports at a national level. The youth have always been at the top of my agenda and that is reflected in the fact that it was also I as minister of government that took Turks and Caicos athletes for the first time to the Commonwealth Games in 1978, for the first time to the CARIFTA Games, The Gator and Florida Relays, and the Pan Am games. As a matter of fact, the very first professional sports coach was brought to these Islands during my tenure as minister responsible for sports. Moreover, the youth Day holiday was also one of my achievements in national recognition of the youth. Over the years after starting a scholarship program that catered to our students and teachers that wanted to further their education, I have constantly helped numerous young people by securing scholarships for them up until 2007 when I retired from politics. I have always been strong on the moral issues and have sought the support of the clergy on constitution issues that threatened to erode our moral fibre. I am and have always Been a fighter for the rights of the majority at large as a civil rights activist, since the days of McCartney. Since retiring from politics in 2007, my most recent assignment was that of a pastor over Firm Foundation Ministries in Grand Turk. However, after being called to shepherd a national flock , and seeing the distressful condition in which the PNP and the British have placed our country, I answered the calling. I embrace this opportunity to offer an apology to any and everybody that I may have wronged during my life time or for any wrong that anyone may consider that I have done to this country over the years, and I seek your forgiveness. At the same time I forgive anyone that may have done me wrong over the years. This is a time more than ever before, for unity and a collaborative effort going forward with both the private, the public sector and the citizenry of this country, for the benefit of all of us who live in this our 'Beautiful By Nature' Turks and Caicos Islands. In conclusion, to every qualified voter in

this country, I seek your support at the polls in this upcoming general elections. I pledge to you, that a vote for me and the other People's Democratic Movement candidates, would be the very best investment that you can make in your future and that of your love ones, your friends and indeed your country. I assure you that as a result of your support at the polls on November 9th, among many other achievements that are outlined in our Blue Print (Manifesto) my team and I will offer you; GODLY LEADERSHIP ~ Strong, Proven, Committed and Experienced REPRESENTATION ~ Assertive, Firm and Dependable GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE YOUTH ~ Recognition, Inclusion, Development & Empowerment ECONOMY ~ Strong, Vibrant, Diversified & Sustainable JOBS ~ Enforcement of immigration & labour policies & Creation of new jobs through development. DEVELOPMENT ~ "OPEN FOR BUSINESS" Aggressive, innovative, national development agenda. HEALTH CARE ~ An alternative national program, that's affordable, efficient & available to all. TOURISM, AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES: Diversification, advancement, promotion & New markets. EDUCATION ~ Restructuring from early childhood to tertiary; including technical education. TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY & HONESTY IN GOVERNMENT Remember that It is your civic responsibility to vote and so please live up to that responsibility. My love for my country and people is as potent and passionate as ever, and my ability to turn this country around with God's leading and the support of Team PDM, the private sector and yourself, is unquestionable. A vote for me and the PDM team is a vote for progress and prosperity for all.

"Together We Are One" God Bless you and God bless our Beautiful By Nature Turks and Caicos Islands.

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VOTE PDM X It is a travesty of political justice when one travels around this country and encounters or even thinks about: • The abandoned white elephant projects that failed because of corruption The hundreds of unemployed, qualified young and not so young Turks and • Caicos Islanders who cannot find jobs because of the failure of enforcement of immigration and labour laws and policies. • The many people who were thoroughly, disappointed by the incompetence, dishonesty and total failure of the former PNP administration and the British Regime • People who have been embarrassed nationally and internationally by the ousted PNP administration once again disgracing this country. • People whose hopes & dreams were shattered by a greedy, uncaring and untrustworthy PNP government • People whose future have been derailed by reckless PNP political leaders who cared more about enriching themselves with proceeds from the government's purse and the government's land. • People whose innocent trust has been so ruthlessly violated by the PNP and secondly by the British • The hundreds of elderly people, unemployed people, youth, and even pregnant mothers who are being denied essential health care • The many deserving young men and women who are denied scholarships • The many qualified health professionals who are denied employment in the two Inter Health hospitals and are being forced to accept employment elsewhere in the world and in other nonhealth area of employment at home. • The impact of high electricity costs, especially on the many unemployed families throughout this country • The families that are negatively impacted by the high cost of living brought on by the high and onerous taxation <> The difficulties being experienced by Civil servants who had their salaries reduced while the Brits had their dramatically increased <> The families of former civil servants who are undergoing undue hardship because of being forced to take a redundancy package <> The lack of activity in the construction area because of little investment and development activity due to the former PNP corruption and the British lack of concern. • The deploring conditions of unmaintained government buildings, including classrooms which our children have to occupy on a daily basis • The huge dept of over $300,000,00 that the PNP and the British have left this country in • The tens of millions of dollars that was and still is being spent on criminal investigations because of the misdeeds of the corrupt PNP

administration • The low minimum wage • The absence of equal pay legislation <> The expectation of an even higher cost of living because of VAT to which the PNP government agreed in 2005 • The large number of small businesses that have been forced to close because of the slumping economy and unfair competition. • The number of lawsuits the PNP administration left this country facing • The worst state this country's economy has been in for over thirty five years, since ministerial government. • The large number of small businesses that are in the reserved category being owned and operated by non Turks and Caicos Islanders. • The large tracks of the country's land that has been dished out indiscriminately, leaving no heritage for our youth. • The blatant and illegal acts of violation to our environment by the former PNP government, their corrupt partners and the interim administration <> The total disregard for our culture, our moral values and our Christian heritage by the former PNP government and the British interim administration • The demoralization of our police force and Civil service <> The blatant lack of transparency by both the former PNP government and the British Interim Administration • The high cost of electricity • The great numbers of Illegal Immigrants roaming throughout this country unchecked that poses among other things, contribute to crime. • The lack of adequate domestic air services to and from Islands such as south Caicos, Middle Caicos and North Caicos. • The Lack of Domestic fire services throughout the Islands. • The glaring absence of economically empowered Turks and Caicos Islanders after so much Crown land was disposed of by the former PNP administration. • It should therefore come as no surprise whether the PNP wants to admit it or not, that when one looks around this country from Salt Cay to west Caicos, it cannot be denied the progress, prosperity and hope, that lie in the immutable fact that it is indeed "THE DAWN OF A BLUE DAY" in this country, a day when the People's Democratic Movement would once again become the government of the day. • For the PDM, with the leading of the almighty God, is the only way out for this our beautiful by nature Turks and Caicos Islands and it's suffering people.

SO ON FRIDAY NOMBER 9

VOTE PDM X

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THE UNSUNG STORY OF

HON. SAMUEL HARVEY NEVER EXPOSED

hank you for allowing me this space in your news paper to share a vital portion of History that a majority of us Turks and Caicos Islander have not been knowledgeable of. It is Through this medium that I hereby endorse Mr. Harvey, who is a Turks and Caicos Islander, whom I have known for the past twenty four (24) years and can vouch that he has the interest of our beloved Turks and Caicos Islanders at heart, to be elected to serve the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands In the People Democratic Movement Cabinet. As we a people seek for a change and transformed nation, one that is conducive to the betterment and success of it’s people, I am appealing to us as a Nation to vote for Mr. Harvey to be elected for the following reasons as a Candidate at Large. 1) He attended school at the Nassau Technical College where he obtained two (2) Sitting Inguilds of London Institute in Mechanical Engineering, Crafts Practice 1 and 2. 2) He was responsible for Parrot Cay being a self sufficient as it relates to the electrical generation. As a result Fortis TCI (at that time previously known as Provo Power Company) took legal action in the court of law and lost their case against Mr. Harvey in an effort to better the lives of his people. 3) In 1988 at the age of twenty five (25) during

his tenure as Minister of Works and Utilities, he was responsible for at least fifteen (15) indigenous Turks and Caicos Islanders attending various colleges and universities abroad on non-government scholarships with 100% success rate graduating as Accountants, Layers, Architects, Engineers and builders. 4) He has successfully mentored many who now own and operate their own businesses. One of these successful persons who was our very first Chief Engineer for the Turks and Caicos, namely Mr. Mack Smith who Mr. Harvery provided an opportunity to study abroad at Leeds University in the United kingdom now dominates in the private sector and this is credited to his unselfish investment and passion to see Turks and Caicos Islanders succeed. 5) He created and engineered the first and second Native Town Planners and a Structural Engineer who are currently still effective and functioning. 6) Responsible for the expansion and success of our national carrier “ Turks and Caicos Airways”. 7) Empowered natives to have effective input and ownership in the development of West Caicos. 8) Responsible for Provo Power Company agreeing to train natives in-house and overseas to increase knowledge and skills to become more effective on the Job which

subsequently lead to our native employees holding more key positions. 9) The Leeward Highway was the brain child of Mr. Harvey but unfortunately did not conform to his original vision. 10) He was responsible for the study for the North Caicos Deep Water Habour and again this too was not conformed to his original plans and specification. 11) He was responsible for the design and construction of the Grand Turk South Dock. 12) He introduced more modern and a more productive Water Plant for the island of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos. 13) The last building facilities inclusive of our schools through all of the islands with the exception of Salt Cay and South Caicos. HIS VISION

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To expand our infrastructure through education which will as a result produce the an expansion of development . To explore a realistic and feasible avenue that will eventually diminish cost of electricity. To implement a system whereby it will be mandatory for each and every high school student to complete at least a one year certificate program of vocational Trade. Responsible for the bridge plan for Middle and North Caicos which was not built in accordance with the planning specifications.

For the above accomplishments and the Vision of Mr. Samuel Harvey, I personally endorse him as one of our most valuable” candidates At Large”.

Give him your vote!

VOTE PDM X

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Cancer Awareness Month ends with fundraiser luncheon TCI’s National Cancer Society (NCS) concluded its Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities with its annual luncheon at the Regent Palms on October 27. The luncheon saw a full house of patrons as the organisation continued to gain the public’s support in raising funds to keep on assisting cancer patients throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. NCS secretary Edith Humphrey said that the society presently provides financial assistance to 14 cancer patients, already aiding them to the tune of about $24,000 this year. “Since its inception years ago, this society has been offering support to cancer patients emotionally, financially, physically and spiritually. “We remain committed to helping wherever and whenever possible,” she said. Baptist Health International, co-sponsor of the luncheon since its launch in 2006, contributed significantly to the society’s causes and the execution of the event. During the luncheon, two cancer survivors Lisa Chattergoon and Martin Regan shared touching reflections of their journey and fight to overcome the dreadful disease. Chattergoon survived two attacks of cancer and maintained that “faith and determination are the ways forward”. Acknowledging that the road to recovery is by no means easy, she shared positive words, encouraging

those suffering similar ordeals to press on. Regan also shared encouragement about overcoming the negative physical and psychological effects. Both survivors noted that they felt the support of the Cancer Society along with the support of their families and friends. Other guest speakers at the luncheon included Dr. Raafat Soliman from the radiology department at the hospital and Natalie Castro-Romero registered dietician with Baptist Health South Florida. Dr Soliman noted that cancer is a much too common disease and breast cancer can affect one in eight women in their lifetime, while prostate cancer can develop in every one of six men. He encouraged mammography for women over 40 and screening for early detection. Castro-Romero shared tips on healthy lifestyle choices, engaging the attendees in stimulating discussions on nutritious food choices, correct portion sizes, adequate physical activity and the importance of healthy eating when fighting and preventing any disease. She ended her session with a quiz on her lesson, giving away several tokens to delighted winners. Attendees left with educational material including a self-breast exam card and a guide to healthy eating. The society thanked the public for their support, especially throughout

Representatives of Baptist Health International and TCI’s National Cancer Society at the society’s seventh annual luncheon

NCS vice president Rosemary Jolly along with president Lucile Lightbourne address attendees at the luncheon

October and encouraged individuals to become members of the National Cancer Society for only $25 per year. Fundraising events since the beginning of the year have raised

about $62,000, not including the ‘In the Pink’ event which recently contributed $21,000 to the society. President Lucile Lightbourne

said, “We deeply appreciate the support from the community…we are glad that people took initiative, acting on their own to raise funds to donate to the society.” (KH)

Top winemakers here for CFWF INTERNATIONAL celebrity winemakers visiting the TCI for the much anticipated Caribbean Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) from November 1-3 were introduced by The Wine Cellar in a press conference on Wednesday. Included in the line-up were Heidi Barrett, producer of La Sirena wines, Scott Jenkins from DuckPond Cellars, Dennis Collazo from Bacardi and Tuck Beckstoffer of Turk Beckstoffer Wines. The distinguished winemakers expressed delight to be invited to this year’s event despite the fact that this is the time of year when they are harvesting. Apart from their popular labels, they will be showcasing some new high end wines during the weekend’s festivities. All well accomplished, Barrett has been making wine in the Napa Valley for over 30 years; Beckstoffer comes

from a family who has been growing grapes in California since the 1970s and Jenkins, second generation in the business, distributes his labels to 32 countries worldwide. Jenkins and Beckstoffer, who attended last year’s festival, were happy to return for a second year, amazed by the island’s friendly atmosphere, hospitality, food and wines. They were also pleased with the representation of their wines in the market and the sales of their high end products in the TCI, accrediting it to a diverse crowd. The visitors ranked TCI among the top in similar festivities, acknowledging that the events are well organised; hospitality supreme and the selection and variety of wines at the event can be found nowhere else in the region. Celebrating 25 years of business in a few weeks, The Wine Cellar presently offers more than 1,500

Excited about this weekend’s festivities: Dennis Collazo from Bacardi, Scott Jenkins of DuckPond Cellars, The Wine Cellar’s CEO Galmo Williams, operations manager Anthony Garland, Tuck Beckstoffer and Heidi Barrett

labels to the community, Bacardi products among the favourites. Operations manager Anthony Garland said, “We feel very privileged as a distributer …it’s very difficult to find some of the wines

anywhere else in the region, we have a unique collection.” The Wine Cellar’s CEO, Galmo Williams said he is anxious that the weekend’s festival will increase the TCI’s visibility on the map, noting

that TCI already has the best beaches, accommodation and hospitality. He said he wants guests to recognise that “we also have some of the best food and wines in the region”. (KH)

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Hurricane Sandy estimated to cost US $60 billion SUPERSTORM Sandy will end up causing about $20 billion in property damages and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, according to IHS Global Insight, a forecasting firm. In the long run, the devastation the storm inflicted on New York City and other parts of the Northeast will barely nick the U.S. economy. That’s the view of economists who say a slightly slower economy in coming weeks will likely be matched by reconstruction and repairs that will contribute to growth over time. The short-term blow to the economy, though, could subtract about 0.6 percentage point from U.S. economic growth in the OctoberDecember quarter, IHS says. Retailers, airlines and home construction firms will likely lose some business. The storm cut power to more than 8 million homes, shut down 70 percent of East Coast oil refineries and inflicted worse-than-expected damage in the New York metro area. That area produces about 10 percent of U.S. economic output. New York City was all but closed off by car, train and air. The superstorm overflowed the city’s waterfront, flooded the financial district and subway tunnels and cut power to hundreds of thousands. Power is expected to be fully restored in Manhattan and Brooklyn within four days. The New York Stock Exchange will reopen for regular trading

The storm sparked a fire that took down dozens of homes in Breezy Point, Queens.

Superstorm Sandy: More than 80 homes burnt down

Sandy has left massive destruction.

Wednesday after being shut down for two days. There’s no evidence that the shutdown had any effect on the financial system or the economy. But Jim Paulsen, chief strategist at Wells Capital Management, said further delays might have rattled consumers and dampened their spending. ”It’s about confidence,” Paulsen said. “We’re watching these horrific images of the storm, and people are

thinking whether they should ahead with that big purchase ….It doesn’t do any good to have another day with headlines saying the U.S can’t figure out how to open its stock exchange.” Most homeowners who suffered losses from flooding won’t be able to benefit from their insurance policies. Standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage, and few homeowners have flood insurance.

Electrical fire kills 23 at Saudi wedding

Celebratory gunshots sparked an electrical fire that tore through a wedding party in Saudi Arabia, killing 23 people and injuring more than two dozen others, state media reported Wednesday. Tuesday night’s fire in Bqaiq governorate in the eastern part of the kingdom started after wedding guests fired into the air to celebrate the union. The shots struck an electrical pole that then collapsed, according to Al Ekhbariya TV, citing the regional civil defense chief in the area. Most of the dead were women, the television network reported. Prince Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, governor of the eastern region, offered his condolences to the victims and ordered an investigation into the fire, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The law is aimed at protecting children from harmful internet content

Russia internet blacklist law takes effect A LAW that aims to protect children from harmful internet content by allowing the government to take sites offline has taken effect in Russia. The authorities are now able to blacklist and force offline certain websites without a trial. The law was approved by both houses of parliament and signed by President Vladimir Putin in July. Human rights groups have said the legislation might increase censorship in the country. The law is the amendment to the current Act for Information. The authorities say the goal is

to protect minors from websites featuring sexual abuse of children, offering details about how to commit suicide, encouraging users to take drugs and sites that solicit children for pornography. If the websites themselves cannot be shut down, internet service providers (ISPs) and web hosting companies can be forced to block access to the offending material. Critics have described it another attempt by President Vladimir Putin to exercise control over the population.

THE TIGHT-knit Queens enclave of Breezy Point was a scene of horrific devastation Tuesday -- row after row of homes engulfed by an inferno that raged on streets flooded by superstorm Sandy. Mayor Bloomberg said more than 80 homes were destroyed by the overnight blaze that hundreds of firefighters struggled to contain on the western edge of the Rockaway peninsula. Those who lost homes include Rep. Bob Turner, who praised first responders, vowed that the devastated community would be rebuilt, and said he was grateful he and his family were safe. Most of Breezy, which has more than 3,000 year-round and summer homes, was evacuated before the fire broke out about 11 p.m. and raced through several streets while firefighters battled neck-high floodwaters to get to them. “It looked like a forest fire out in the Midwest,” Mayor Bloomberg said. “The winds were just devastating

blowing from one building to the next one. Tom and Deidre Duffy combed through debris, looking for family mementos, after everything else was consumed by flames. “There is nothing intact. It’s all melted,” said Tom Duffy, who had lived in his house for 24 years. “We never expected devastation like this.” Homes that weren’t burned were flooded. Madeline Conway, who lives on Beach 215th St., said the neighborhood was unlivable. “Forty percent of the homes are obliterated and 80% are affected,” she said. “We don’t know what to do next. This is a major, major devastating loss.” The opening to Breezy was under water and evacuees were trying to get back in to see if they were affected. “All we could do last night was listen and get updates,” said T.J. Ryan, 29, who was trying to check on his Beach 215th St. home. (Nydailynews.com)

Bolivian journalist set alight on air A BOLIVIAN radio journalist has been attacked while he was conducting a radio show in the southern city of Yacuiba. Staff at Radio Popular said four masked men broke into the studio, poured petrol over presenter Fernando Vidal and set him alight. Mr Vidal, 78, and another staff member are being treated for burns. Relatives said Mr Vidal had been reporting on smuggling in the border area when the attack happened. Mr Vidal suffered burns on his face, arms and chest, according to his son-in-law, Esteban Farfan. A studio technician, Karen Anza, was also injured in the attack. Some eyewitnesses said the attackers had also thrown Molotov

cocktails. Mr Farfan said his father-inlaw had been a harsh critic of the provincial government and had voiced his criticism on air. He said he believed there were political reasons for the attack, but police have not yet commented on possible motives. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of taking part in the attack. Yacuiba is only three kilometres (less than two miles) from the Argentine border. And while there is a highvolume of cross-border commerce, journalists such as Mr Vidal had been denouncing a rise in smuggling, particularly of liquid petroleum gas. (BBC)

November 3 – 9, 2012

Regional News

Sandals eyes $1m in storm repairs SANDALS Royal Bahamian’s general manager on Tuesday estimated the resort would spend just under $1 million to carry out repairs to areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy, telling Tribune Business that its occupancy levels were near 80 per cent at the time of the storm “The main damage that we got was to the two piers of the hotel; one houses our Gordon’s restaurant and the Sunset Bar, and that one is pretty extensively damaged,” said Patrick Drake. “The other one is an area we use for a lot of our spa treatment and functions. That is also extensively damaged. We have already started the rehabilitation work on both areas. We need to push fast because we have a pretty significant event coming at the end of November. The [Sandals] island has also suffered some damage from the sea surge, so there is a lot of clean up work, but again we have had our work crews get over there.” Mr Drake added: “I think the total costs of repairs will come in just under $1 million. There is a significant workforce needed to get

the place cleaned up and landscaping in order.” Mr Drake said that clean-up and repairs were being expedited, with the resort set to host the Star Awards in a few weeks for its top travel agency partners from the US, Canada and the UK. “We have what we call our Star Awards, when we celebrate all the travel trade persons who are our top producers group wise, so they all come down,” Mr Drake said. “We have not hosted it here in the Bahamas for about five years. It’s a pretty significant time because it allows us to showcase the improvements and renovations that have been going on this past year. It’s a good opportunity for public relations, marketing and showing off the Bahamas, which we are always trying to do. We are looking at close to 400 participants for that.” The event, Mr Drake said, will provide a significant boost in occupancy. “We will be at 100 per cent at that time,” he said, noting that the resort was running at just under 80 per cent during Hurricane Sandy.

Bahamian minister meet DR president over poaching FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell met with the President of the Dominican Republic as he and his delegation, including other Cabinet Ministers, continue their bilateral talks on Dominican fishermen’s illegal poaching in Bahamian waters. On Tuesday Mr Mitchell said that he, including the Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries V Alfred Gray, and Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder, held talks with officials from the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Fisheries, Foreign Affairs, and the

country’s Navy. These talks included discussions on illegal fishing by Dominican fishermen, illegal migration and trade relations, particularly in the area of agricultural imports and medical products. Mr Pinder started the day with an early-morning meeting with Secretary of State Executive Director in the Export and Investment Centre of the Dominican Republic Mr Jean Alain Rodriguez, at the Investment and Trade Council. They discussed areas of commerce such as exchanges between the two nations, closer diplomatic ties and trade of goods.

16-year-old Trini charged with having three guns

A 16-year-old boy appeared in the Chaguanas Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with having three guns. The teenager was arrested last Saturday at Waterloo Road, Carapichaima, after police allegedly found him with a handgun with .38 ammunition. He was also charged with having two home-made shotguns and one round of 12-gauge ammunition, which were allegedly recovered after a search warrant was executed at his home.

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Charges were laid by constable Christopher Ramdhanie and Roger Skeete of the Freeport Police Station. The teenager’s attorney Sunil Seecharan said his client was an active member of the Open Bible Church and both parents were in court. Seecharan said his client had recently graduated from school but had to pursue Mathematics and English subjects once more. Magistrate Gillian Scotland granted the boy $80,000 bail and ordered that he return to court November 26. (Trinidad Express)

11,000 Jamaican farmers affected by Sandy MINISTER of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Ian Hayles says early estimates indicate that close to 11,000 farmers across the island have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, with some 1,500 hectares of crops totally destroyed. “The level of devastation to the agricultural sector is going to take us a little time to get back on our feet,” he said, noting that the preliminary estimate does not include livestock. Addressing journalists following a tour of a number of banana farms in St Mary last Friday, the state minister informed that preliminary estimates show that the recent passage of Hurricane Sandy has dealt a devastating blow to the country’s agricultural sector. He pointed out that early estimates point to more than J$700 million worth of damage in the parishes of St Mary, Trelawny, St James, Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, St Catherine, and St Andrew. A breakdown of the parishes shows significant losses for St Andrew, amounting to some J$312 million; followed by St Mary at some J$200 million; Trelawny, J$32 million; St James, J$47 million; Westmoreland, J$8 million; St Elizabeth, J$4 million; Manchester, J$14 million; and St Catherine, J$87 million. FIGURE COULD INCREASE Hayles explained that the total figure

Some 1,500 hectares of crops have been destroyed in Jamaica.

will be much more when assessments for the parishes of St Thomas, Portland, St Ann and Clarendon are completed this week. “I think when all of this is over (the assessment), it is going to be more than a billion dollars,” he said, noting that the damage to the coffee industry in the hills of St Andrew has been significant; and that banana farmers in St Mary have been completely devastated. In the meantime, several banana farmers in the parish of St Mary told JIS News that they have lost as much as 100 per cent of their crops, due to the hurricane. Farmer Denzil Cox informed

that he has lost close to 100 per cent or 151/2 acres of banana, with an estimated value of more than $1.5 million. “I fertilised the farm three weeks ago and that was J$400,000 and everything is down now and I have to replant and do the same fertilising, which is another J$400,000. Plus, my weekly pay bill is going to be about J$80,000, and every two weeks I spray, which is J$42,000, so it is a lot of losses,” he said. Cox said he is now in need of assistance from the Government to restore his banana farm, so he can get back into production as early as possible.

Guyana gov’t abandons bootlegged textbooks for originals at discount prices IN THE wake of an injunction by British publishers that has effectively blocked the Guyana government from procuring bootlegged textbooks, negotiators have secured “massive discounts” for originals to be supplied to public schools. Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon was expected to announce that cabinet has offered its no-objection to purchase original textbooks from seven publishers for more than GUY$170 million, Education Minister, Priya Manickchand told Demerara Waves Online News (www.demwaves. com). She disclosed that government and the publishers are in talks about “procuring the books in a manner that will be affordable to Guyanese and we are happy to report that the reception to this conversation has been encouraging.” Manickchand said that while

Guyana has been able to obtain a 50 percent reduction from Macmillan and 60 percent from Nelson Thorne, government would still be unable to procure all of the required textbooks. Originally, Macmillan had offered little more than 20 percent discount and Nelson Thorne 30 percent until negotiations were held with senior officials of those companies. “Now we are dealing with the big boys in these companies, they have given us massive discounts, discounts that even had my head spinning,” she said. If the United Kingdom Publishers Association had not obtained the High Court injunction against local mass-producers of textbooks on grounds of copyright violation, the minister explained that the Guyana government would have been able to purchase all the needed textbooks for GUY$119 million. (Demerara Waves)

The injunction has pulled off copied books from the shelves of some local stores.

Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

Classifieds TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Brama Kumaris

November 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9, 2012

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

BEAUTY & BEYOND Is looking for a

Raja Yoga FOR RENT

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

contact: 946-4664

Meditation Centre Turks and Caicos Islands

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101 www.bkwsu.com Email: bkwsu@tciway.tc

FOR SALE

Hairstylist To work based on commission must be willing to work 6 days per week.

Contact: 941-8928 or 346-5064

7323

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

November 3 – 9, 2012

DEBORAH WILLIAMS is looking for a

AND CONSTRUCTION LTD. Is looking for a

E. GARLAND

TURKS & CAICOS AGRESSOR II

ENGINEER/ 2nd CAPTAIN • 100 tonnes Captain License US Coastguard • MCA Offshore or Merchant Mariner • Minimum of 4 years experience in the boating industry • STCW95 Compliant • Open water scuba diver level or above • Computer literate • Working knowledge of marine mechanics • Experience in the hospitality industry • Be prepared to live onboard and work long hours including weekends and holidays Belonger need only apply Starting salary $400 per week

is looking for a

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

contact: 331-2887

contact: 241-3362

Amazing Value! Lot for Sale

In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$49,999 o.b.o. Call 231-3788

PRICE SLASHED $175,000

Please send resumes to: tcaggressor@express.tc or contact; 941-7825 7423

7415

Contact: 344-5005

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

7426

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

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! the largest readership in the turks & caicos

BNC CONSULTING GROUP

VACANCIES BNC Consulting Group is currently seeking experienced candidates to fill the listed openings. Qualified candidates must possess Belonger/PRC status and meet the following minimum requirements:

Lead Servers

• Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a lead position at a five-star resort or restaurant in a lead position • Experience training and directing staff in fine dining service • High energy with excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent command of English language (writing/reading/speaking) • Experience with point-of-service system, prior cashier or banking experience preferred

Operations Executive

• The suitable candidate should have a minimum of 10 years management experience in an International five-star property. • Advanced proficiency in Gailleo, Sabre, Amadeus, Visual 1 and MBT is vital for the position • Excellent knowledge of waste management, environmental and water treatment systems is required

Floor Crystallizing Specialist

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Marble Floor Crystallizing Specialist • Strong knowledge of scrubbing/crystalizing machines – both in use and minor repair • Excellent knowledge of floor crystallizing chemicals

• • • • • •

Water Sports Manager

Must be a licensed boat captain with a C+E Heavy Good Diving License P.A.D.I. Certified Instructor with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at this level D.A.N Oxygen Provider Basic knowledge of boat mechanical and engineering maintenance Prior five-star resort experience handling boat transport and/or excursions Maritime 4 stroke engines maintenance experience

Closing Date: November 5th, 2012

Suitably qualified candidates must apply in writing to the following:

Bridgette Thomas BNC Consulting Group, Ltd email: bthomas@bnccgroup.com Or call 332-2565 for further inquiries

34 CLASSIFIEDS Applicants are invited for the following position: All applicants must have the following experience and skills to be considered.

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THE TERRACE LTD.

ERB CONSTRUCTION LTD.

MACKEY’S TIRE is looking for a

is looking for a

MACKEY’S CAFÉ Is looking for a

UPRISING BAR AND RESTAURANT

HELICOPTER

PILOT

contact: 231-2355

To work 5 days per week 7am-3pm. Salary $8.00 per hour. Only Turks & Caicos Islanders need apply.

Contact: 946-8387

VACANCIES Labourers

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.

Experienced Stock/Parts Person

Applicant must have computer programming certification, Asycuda World system knowledge, 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. Salary/wages will be based on experience. Please reply with clean police record, driving license, references and certification in person or call 941-3400 by November 2, 2012

VIKKI GRANT JONES & LUCY MOTT LEE PRESENTS

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Uniquely & Exclusively Turks & Caicos Made

Fanner Grass Baskets Conch Shell Craft Robbie’s Hot Sauce Salt Cays Salts Dwight Outten Art Rejuvenance Coconut Oils & Scrubs Alexis St Juste Art Sakaja Hot Sauce Come see us in Blue Hills, just after the curve Open 11am til 5pm daily

OPENING SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3

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

contact: 941-4440

Waitress

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

Contact: 941-4440

7430

SAURICIO MILLS Is looking for a

Labourer To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 347-9632

7414

Bartender/ Barmaid And Kitchen Helper

To work at a local bar between the hours of 7-11pm salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 246-0017

7432

to work 7 days per week including holidays, mornings, days and evenings shift work.

Mason

Seeks to employ a

ADVERTISE

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33 PER WEEK 7434

7428

Dishwasher

7431

Interested parties should contact TCI Helicopters Ltd. @ 432-4354 or email: info.tcihelicopters@gmail.com

Is looking for a

7433

Minimum 2000 flying hours (rotary) Endorsement: Bell 206 and AS 350 BA Current PPC (Pilot Proficiency Check) Transport Canada approved Valid Aviation Medical Certificate Long-Lining experience/water bucketing experience • Hover expert training • Remuneration to be negotiated depending upon experience and total qualifications

7419

• • • • • •

CALL 946-4664

QUICK SALE House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

November 3 – 9, 2012

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BAMBARRA LTD. Is looking for the following:-

LABOURER – to work 5 ½ days a week salary $6.00 per hour

KITCHEN HELPER – to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour

WANTED contact: 232-1025

7422

To work weekends, holidays and long hours

7427

Fax applications to 649-946-4871 between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm

NANNY

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Administration/ Helpdesk Manager

JOB OPPORTUNITY A Dynamic Mobiel Service provider seeks to recruit for the following post:

ACCOUNTANT 3 month contract

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be an integral part of the Finance team ensuring all work is performed in line with Digicel policies and procedures. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Assisting with month end process through preparation of journals and compilation of commercial analysis • Compiling and analyzing KPI’s on a daily basis • Preparation of detailed financial analysis of Income Statement • Assist with design and implementation of process improvements • Liaise with internal and external auditors • Preparation of Financial Statements in line with IFRS • Assist with implementation of VAT procedures • Review of General Ledger transactions • Cashflow and statutory reporting • Assisting Finance Manager in ad hoc duties Academic Qualifications & Functional Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting • ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification with IFRS experience • VAT experience • Experience in a dynamic fast-paced multinational environment desirable • Excellent communication skills • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Working knowledge Microsoft Dynamics GP, would be desirable but not essential • Flexible and adaptable to an ever changing set of responsibilities, constrained by tight deadlines Salary Based on Experience

Interested applicants should forward their resume to

hrtci@digicelgroup.com

Interhealth Canada Construction & Services are currently recruiting for an experienced Helpdesk Manager / Facilities Management Administrator / supporting the General Manager as an Executive Assistant. Main responsibilities • Quality Management –Monitoring of KPI compliance data, managing corporate Policies & Procedures, Risk Assessments & SSOW, H&S manual, control of management documents, generating contractual management report in accordance with the project agreement. • Contract Management – RFP, Contract issue & monitor, Permit to Work, Legislative documentation • Financial Management – Purchasing, invoicing, month-end cost centre analysis; knowledge of contract variations is essential. • Estate Management – generating PPMs, monitoring of reactive and scheduled WOs, quoted works, subcontractor liaison & service schedule. • Reception, FM HelpDesk, Telephony & Security services – Day to day operations, recruitment, training & development, performance management. • All other related duties as assigned for the role of Administration Manager & Executive Assistant - managing tasks such as Payroll, staff Personal files, conferences & associated catering, travel, corporate communications, FM department support, stationary, printing, filing etc. Skills • Attention to details & high level of accuracy • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, word, outlook) at a highly proficient level; knowledge of software such as TrackIt& Visual Dolphin will be advantageous • Thorough knowledge of Access database for recording information and designing bespoke reports • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills • Organised with time management skills& ability to prioritise Education and Experience: • College Degree with minimum 8 years’ experience, preferably some of working within Hospital Estates managing FM helpdesk services. • PPP / PFI contract management experience • Membership to Institute of Facilities Management • Additional Certification in Human Resource/ Business Administration/ Accounts/ Quality will be preferred • Knowledge of executive offices practices and procedures Salary is based on qualifications and experience

Please forward CV‘s with email and telephone contact to llawrence@interhealthcanada.tc the closing date for application is Friday 2nd November 2012

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PARADIS DESIGNS

November 3 – 9, 2012

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS Is looking for an

ARTIST ASSISTANT/ LABOURER

Island Enterprises Requires

Store clerks, waitresses

7399

Bi-lingual an asset. Salary $5.00/hr

HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED

BNC Consulting Group is currently seeking experienced housekeepers to fill immediate openings. Qualified candidates must possess Belonger/PRC status and meet the following minimum requirements: • Prior resort housekeeping experience • Clean police record and employer references • Fluent in the English language (speak/read/write) • Professional appearance and demeanor • Salary $5.00/hr plus housing allowance and service charge

Qualified candidates should contact Bridgette Thomas at 332-2565 for immediate consideration

VACANCY Hospital Catering Manager/ Chef Manager

ICC&SCo are currently recruiting for an experienced Hospital Catering Manager to manage catering services at TCI Hospitals at Providenciales and Grand Turk

Is looking for a

“Retail/ Wholesale store” “Cubanos” Cigar shop/Deli

• Must know how to apply solvents with a screen printer • Will need to wear a mask/ ventilator for safety • Will be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of equipment

Contact: 431-3014

SHEAR ELEGANCE

Contact # 242-3005 or 244-2429

Cashier

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

contact: 345-3438

7400

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ACA/ACCA/CA Opportunities exist for four fully qualified accountants who possess a minimum of four years professional experience gained within a “Big Four” public accounting firm. General audit experience is essential as well as knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards. Salaries range from US$40,000.00 to US$75,000.00 per annum. If you wish to be considered for these opportunities please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience and qualifications to either: KPMG or The Labour Commissioner P.O. Box 357 Labour Office The Village at Grace Bay Butterfield Square Providenciales Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Turks & Caicos Islands

Or fax your particulars to 946-4619

7401

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 Wednesday 14th of November, 2012.

Main responsibilities • Managing the patient meal service in conjunction with the dietician ensuring patient dietary needs are met with specific reference to Dietary Analysis & Special Diet Menu Planning. • Organising and overseeing all activities of the Café & Hospitality, maintaining brand standard, optimising margins through marketing, promotions, and presentation. • Controlling and monitoring the financial performance and to maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets • Recruiting, training, and development of the catering team to deliver a high quality service at all times and continuously improve standards. • Ensuring all food are prepared to a high standard as per service level agreement, HACCP, company policy and current legislation; maintaining all compliance records. • Establishing and maintaining satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation. • Implementing and maintaining the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene, health and safety, and take actions as necessary • Generating monthly management report & KPI compliance data The ideal candidate • Minimum of 10 years previous experience in multi-unit operations, ideally within Hospital environment • Good Financial and commercial acumen, and strong management skills • Excellent knowledge of computer applications • Excellent communication skills • Minimum of three years degree/ diploma in Catering; further qualification in Business administration/ Finance would be advantageous. • Certification in Nutrition, Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety is essential Salary is based on qualifications and experience

Please forward CV‘s with email and telephone contact to llawrence@ interhealthcanada.tc the closing date for application is Friday 26th October 2012

7403

Location

60715/255&256, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hills, Providenciales. “Emerald Gardens”, Glass Shack, Leeward Highway. 3464 sq feet 4-plex of apartments (2 downstairs, 2 upstairs) located on lot #256 behind, plus substructure for additional development on neighboring lot #255. Offered together.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Kenya Chowmein Lightbourne ½ share & Reginald Ruchell Talbot ½ share

Approximate Area

0.68 acres combined (parcel 255 – 0.35 acres, parcel 256 – 0.33 acres.)

Location

10203/273,274,275,276,277&279, North West Suburbs, Grand Turk. Undeveloped residential lots on an elevated ridge to the west of North Creek. Offered individually or together.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Daniel S. Simmons

Approximate Area

Parcel 273 - 0.26 acres, 274 - 0.36 acres, 275 – 0.43 acres, 276 – 0.47 acres, 277-0.45 acres, 279 – 0.39 acres

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

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

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WILLIAM E. JOSEPH

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

Is looking for a

handyman

is seeking to employ a

RENTAL AGENT

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean police record

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hardworking.

Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. Off Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or fax: 649-941-5213

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

Sr. Manager

Domestic Worker Housekeeper

Salary $5.00-$7.00 per hour

Contact: 345-7312 GLAMOUR GIRL BEAUTY SALON Is looking for a

Contact: 245-3720

Established Wine Bar in search of

Acting on behalf of our clients: Villa Del Mar, Nesha’s Kitchen, Ripples WBC is looking to fill the following positions:

Pool Attendant Cook

7404

• Must be fluent in English • Must be computer literate • Must be customer service oriented

7398

November 3 – 9, 2012

7412

JEAN DELUIS ULYSSE Is looking for a

@@Must have a minimum of 15 years experience in a restaurant management position. @@Sommelier Certification and experience building extensive wine lists and wine parings @@Human Resources & Management experience, experience in training new staff members @@Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and QuickBooks, as well as POS systems with an emphasis on accounting systems for restaurants @@Proven ability to build, strengthen and maintain customer relations @@Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills @@Ideal applicants will have experience in high-pressure situations, with the ability to work independently, and as part of a team. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to work 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays

Please send detailed resume and cover letter to caribgaming@express.tc

Labourer

needed hairdresser Labourer To work 6 days Contact: Mrs. Forbes at 243-8071

7397

To work 5 days per week. Salary $5.50 per hour. Must have electrical, plumbing and gardening skills.

KEN LIGHTBOURNE Is looking for a

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

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

contact: 941-4708

contact: 242-5773

KEVIN TAYLOR NORTH CAICOS

Dorean Williams

7388

7389

Labourer Labourer Labourer per To work 6 days week salary contact: 242-7954

To work 5 days per week Salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact 649-242-374.

ADVERTISE REPORTER TRAINEE Preferably a high school graduate with extremely good writing skills. Applicant must be proficient in English and should have a keen interest in the language. Assignments will include political rallies, the courts and general community activities. Successful candidate must be neat and well presented, and should be able to drive and use a camera. He/she should also posses a working knowledge of computers. Only Belongers need apply.

Send resume to the publisher, Weekly News, tcweeklynews@yahoo.com.

IN THIS SPACE! ONLY

$33 PER WEEK CALL 946-4664

7410

contact: 432-2896

$5.00 per hour.

7391

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

PRECIOUS TREASURES DAYCARE, PRE AND PRIMARY SCHOOL

VACANCIES INVITES applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions:

PRESCHOOL:

PRESCHOOL SUPERVISOR

Is looking for a

7411

Qualification: • A Teaching Diploma or Degree from a recognized institution with emphasis on Early Childhood education • At least Five years experience in similar position • Must be able to train other staff under her control • Mature and possess a caring and loving disposition • Clean Police record

Primary:

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Trained Primary Teachers Grade 1-6 Qualification must include but not limited to the following: • At least three years experience in similar position • Appropriate Teacher Training qualifications • Possesses mature, caring and loving disposition • Clean Police Record • Willing to work long hours and on public Holidays

CLEANERS

• Person to keep the classroom and toilets clean at all times • Be willing to work until late evenings and on non school days if required

COOK

• Person will be responsible to prepare daily lunches for the students and teachers • Candidate should possess a valid drivers license

LABOURERS

• Person will be responsible to maintain the school surroundings and do minor repairs and maintenance

Please apply in writing with full resume to:

The Administrator Precious Treasures School P.O. Box 293. Providenciales Applications should reach no later than October 31st, 2012

7381

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VACANCY

Margaritaville Grand Turk seeks to identify a Cost

Control Clerk REQUIREMENT:

• Degree in Accounts or related field and/or at least 5 years experience at the international level. • At least 2 years experience in Food and Beverage cost control. • Able to do circulating inventory, continuous inventory & full inventory, monthly and quarterly. • Conduct bar par inventory on all bars • Ensure controls are in place delivery • Work alongside chef to conduct periodic yield test and menu cost • Conduct daily property walk to detect inefficiencies, wastage • Computer knowledge in excel and other spreadsheet programs. • Ability to work under stress. • Communicate orally and in writing. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Ability to work flexible hours including public holidays, weekends and night shift. • Energetic and people oriented, reliable with problem solving skills. • HACCP certification an asset. Other positions are: Stilt Walker, Entertainment Coordinator, Bartenders, Servers, Bussers/ Runners & Kitchen Helpers. All applications need to be submitted to the HR department by November 20th, 2012. Belongers only need apply

Margaritaville Grand Turk. Grand Turk Cruise Center White Sands Beach, Grand Turk 7435

VACANCY

Sous Chef Education and Training: • Post secondary degree in Culinary Arts or 8 + years industry equivalent experience. • Computer literate, functional on Excel, Ms-Word and Quickbooks • Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training Skill Requirements: Be able to assist the Executive Chef in all capacities to include: • Planning and execution of special events. • Precise knife skills • Assist Chef in the preparation and execution of all desserts. • Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision. • Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications. • Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café. • Prepare and execute specials based on the Café’s cuisine. • Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, and sauce making. • Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing. • Be able to stand on ones feet for 10 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule. Leadership and Managerial Requirements: • Assist Chef in the training of kitchen staff to encourage growth in a positive environment. • Be sensitive to the needs of staff members and maintain a professional demeanor • Assist Chef in the ordering of food through a variety of vendors • Assist Chef with weekly and monthly inventory of items and work with the Chef to calculate food costs • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace The Sous Chef should be a natural leader who is seeking to assist others in improving their cooking ability, and also to develop strong people skills. An ambitious person who is a comfortable communicator with a confident skill set. The Sous Chef needs to be a self starter that can lead the kitchen in the Chefs absence. The right candidate should be able to open the kitchen in the morning, or be the last to leave the kitchen at night. Prioritizing and executing prep items based on needs. He or She will assure that foods are properly labeled with the date and prep item name and consistently rotated, and stored for future use.Oversee and participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef to maintain a clean safe environment for all employees to work in. Pay Commensurate with Experience. Belongers given preference

Submit resume, certifications and current police record in person for consideration OR email chefamy@somewherecafeandlounge.com

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CLASSIFIEDS 41 C & J EMPLOYMENT

A local law firm is seeking a highly qualified

Associate Attorney

Who possesses a Upper Second Class Honors Law Degree and holds a minimum of 8 years of practical experience in civil, property, family, interlocutory, probate and corporate matters. Experience with the courts and knowledge of the rules of court. Some duties will include assisting all attorneys with various matters, conducting research and preparing legal opinions, case management, land transfers, attending court and reviewing and proper interpretation of legislation. The successful candidate must be an initiator who is able to work with little to no supervision, and very organized with excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Special knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations, dispute resolution and office management will be an asset. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Send resumes into info@karammissick.com

Acting on behalf of our clients: Glamour Girl ( Cilotte Gardiner), V & M Security is looking to fill the following positions:

Barber – salary $5.00 per hour

Security Officer – salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 941-8382

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TCI PAINT & SUPPLY LTD.

Maintenance Assistant Needed

IS LOOKING FOR AN

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Requirements

For a private home in Providenciales @@ A hardworking person needed to work six days a week. @@ Must speak English. Must be Fit and able. Required to work 6 days a week. @@ Salary is $1,250.00 a month. Required to work six days a week. Required to live on property. Applicants must be able to do the following: • Assist with general maintenance • Assist with general custodial needs • Assist with general maintenance emergencies as needed • Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested. • Ability to use basic hand tools • Possess valid driver’s license with clean record • Safely operate tools and machines common to the building trades • Understand and follow written and oral instructions

Please forward resume to:

TCI Paint and Supply Ltd. Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. Tel: 941-7432

If you fit the above qualifications please send via facsimile your resume to:- 649- 946-4474. An experienced Belonger required for this position. Deadline for Resumes is November 1, 2012

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THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS NATIONAL INSURNACE BOARD

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A vacancy exists at the Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board for a Temporary Filing Clerk for an initial period of three months at its Providenciales Branch Office. Applications are invited from qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders to fill the post.

ROLE AND CORE FUNCTIONS OF JOB Assists with the filing of: • Monthly Contribution Statements; • Registration forms, • Termination and cessation forms. • Benefit Forms • Assists with maintaining a positive image of the NIB.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENTS This position requires a minimum of five (5) CXC/ GCE passes inclusive of Mathematics and English Language, or an Associate Degree in Business.

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Salary will be paid at the rate of $7.50 per hour.

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, National Insurance Board, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands to reach no later than Wednesday October 31st, 2012.

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED EQUIVALENT • ACCEPT TO A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE/RANDOM DRUG SCREENING • AT LEAST 8-10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH BENJAMIN MOORE, CORONADO AND PPG ARCHITECTURAL PAINTS. • AT LEAST 8-10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH PPG AUTOMOTIVE FINISHES. • EXTENSIVE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF QUICK BOOKS POINT OF SALE AND BACK OFFICE • ABILITY TO BE PUNCTUAL (WORK BEGINS AT 6:30 AM-5:30 PM EVERY DAY) • BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ON BUILDING AND MAINTAINING CUSTOMER RELATIONS • NO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

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MISICK AND STANBROOK

The Tuscany Resort Looking for

1 Plumber 1ToMechanic work six days

ADVERTISE

Is seeking to fill the following position:

COMMERCIAL ATTORNEY The successful Candidate must have at least twelve years experience in a range of complex commercial matters. Salary range $90,000 to $108,000 commensurate with experience Closing date for applications: November 9th, 2012

$7.00 per hour

ONLY

Applicants should please send detailed CV with the names of two referees to Deveraux Malcolm, Misick and Stanbrook, via fax (649) 946 4734 or e-mail to info@misickstanbrook.tc.

Please contact 941-4667 7394

IN THIS SPACE!

$33

PER WEEK CALL 946-4664

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PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Karam & Missick

Invites qualified applicants for the following:

Is looking for a qualified

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Paralegal

With an Upper Second Class Honors Degree in Law from a reputable institution. The successful candidate must have at least three years of experience in assisting attorneys with the detailed research and knowledge entailed in properly drafting various court documents in preparation of cases in a variety of areas, including civil, probate and criminal law. Must have good organizational and communication skills, and be able to work with little supervision. Candidate will also be required to accompany attorneys to various court hearings for note taking.

All interested persons can send their resumes on or before October 10, 2012 to the attention of George Missick at info@karammissick.com. Please, no calls or office visits.

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Successful applicants must: • Be a committed born again Christian • Have a minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree in the appropriate academic areas • Have degree(s) from a recognized college or university • Applications must be made in writing along with full curriculum vitae, a recent colored photograph, current police record, health certificate and name of at least three references, one being that of your church pastor

DOMESTIC CLEANER

To: Mrs. Martha Harris Provo Christian School P.O. Box 1007, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email:provochristianschool@hotmail.com Deadline for applications is November 12th, 2012

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Turks & Caicos Banking Company Limited

SENIOR LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS (DEPUTY SECRETARY)

Financial Controller Requirements:

Turks and Caicos Islands Government

A vacancy has occurred in the Ministry for Immigration and Boarder Control for the role of Deputy Secretary. Applications are now invited for the Deputy Secretary that will help THE Permanent Secretary lead the new ministry through significant change. This is an important senior leadership role transforming the effectiveness and efficiency of public service.

- Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting, ten years of experience in a senior-level 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.

Applicants will need to be TCI Belongers (citizens) or demonstrate strong and current links with the islands. Previous government experience is not a prerequisite 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.

- Profound knowledge in banking activities such as Securities, Money Market, Foreign Exchange

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.

- 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

To download further details, including how to apply, please visit www.gov.tc or telephone/email Ms Cyre Ferguson (cferguson@gov.tc and +1 649 232 2447).

- German/French language skills Please submit CV to Human Resources

Applications received after midnight on Friday 9th November, 2012 may not be considered.

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Regent Village, Unit H102 PO Box 777, Providenciales services@tcbc.tc Attention Human Resources

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TRAGO BAR Is looking for a

Delivery

Driver to work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 244-3204 PROVO UPHOLSTERY

Grace Bay Club is looking for candidates that have the requirements listed along with an outgoing professional manner. They love to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization. Their management style is one that balances a commitment to people and their development with business/financial accountability and delivers an exceptional guest experience

Personal Concierge/Butler

Is looking for a

Labourer To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

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contact: 941-5010

Career Opportunities

TINA BARRON Is looking for a

Sales Person

To work 6 days per week 8am-5pm salary $6.00 per hour

contact: 241-0257 CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRY Is looking for a

Secretary to work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour contact: Reliable consultant Agency at

649-241-5563

7395

Requirements: • Provides a very personal, detailed, seamless service to guests • Take care of guests needs in a highly professional manner. • Be seen by the guests in response to all the guest’s needs and requests. • The attention to detail required and the ability to anticipate the needs of guests needs demand that the butler is a consummate hotel professional with impeccable standards • Strive to create an atmosphere that makes a ‘wow’ impression on the guests • Will not accept anything less that the best available presentation of the suites/rooms and public areas of the floors. • Must take gentle care of all their guests from arrival until departure without imposing themselves on the guest Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Mixologist Requirements • Have a high degree of enthusiasm and passion for your work and be customer service driven. • Possess a professional upbeat attitude while keeping a crowded bar happy, lively & enthusiastic. • Have a proven track record of working in a 4/5 star hotel establishment • Your extensive knowledge of different types of beverages and be able to create a high level of quality and value for money products Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

General Manager To lead and direct the operations and

financial activities of a five star luxury resort, maintaining the highest level of guest service and owner satisfaction. Ensure the selection and ongoing direction of resort team members to achieve the highest levels of integrity, job satisfaction, morale and team spirit. Job Requirements • At least 10 years five star resort/ international management experience in Senior Level Hotel Operations • 2 to 3 years of direct related experience as a General Manager for a five star luxury property • Hospitality degree preferable • Strong Rooms or Food & Beverage background • Luxury Brand Hotel Chain experience a must • Delivers business results through effective management of planning, forecasting, improving yield, budgeting, cost management and all aspects of business • Energetic, positive visionary leader, dedicated to motivating and developing team members • Ability to balance many priorities, resolve problems and meet owners and guest expectations • Exceptional communication and customer service skills and live the standards of our organization Qualified Belongers need only apply. Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Resident Manager Requirements: • At least 5 years of direct related experience as a Resident Manager for a 5 star luxury property • In-depth knowledge of hotel systems – Opera, Micros • Financial Degree, MBA and hospitality degree desirable. • Have the ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning • Strategic planning skills • Strong Rooms and Front Office background. • Advanced guest service and interpersonal skills. • Must possess excellent multi-tasking, marketing and customer service skills. • Energetic, positive visionary leader, dedicated to motivating and developing team members. • Strong communication skills with experience developing correspondence and business materials for guests, owners, management and staff. Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Houseman Requirements: • Ensure the cleanliness of all hotel areas. • Assist with bellman duties • Maintain household cleaning supplies • Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, transporting linen, assist in cleaning of all guests’ room, stocking amenities and linens • Perform any other tasks or projects as directed by Housekeeping Management to continue high levels of guest care. • Ensure inventory is used properly and in supply at all times. • Ensure houseman room is kept clean, tidy and organized at all times • Assist housekeeping staff with laundry removal and unit cleaning • Clean and maintain lobby, entrance doors and bell trolleys Qualified Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Painter Requirements: • Applies coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings and other structures: Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting. • Smooths surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and removes old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting. • Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife. • Removes fixtures, such as pictures and electric switch covers, from walls prior to painting, using screwdriver. • Spreads drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, such as baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. • Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers. • Applies paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects. • Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level. May wash surfaces prior to painting with mildew remover, using brush Qualified Belongers need only apply. Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 1, 2012

@ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050 Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758

P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

Sports National

TCI’s Bien-Aime heads new CFU Women’s Committee THE Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) General Secretary Mrs. Sonia Bien-Aime has been elected as the first head of an all-woman committee set up by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU). The recently formed women’s committee will spearhead the organisation of women’s football in the region. The pioneering body, which was described as: “The first of its kind in the history of football,” by the CFU, will assist in selecting the host associations for the final round of the CFU Women’s U-17 Championship, the CFU Women’s U-19 Championship and other women’s competition, regional media agent CMC reported. CMC added that the committee will also assist with the programme content for women’s football conferences and courses and monitor the CFU Women’s tournaments that serve as qualification tournaments for

Mrs. Sonia Bien-Aime will go down in the history books as the first head of the CFU’s Women’s Committee.

CONCACAF and FIFA tournaments. Bien-Aime, who had duties with the Organising Committee for FIFA during August to September U-20 Women’s World Cup in Japan, called her new responsibility “a privilege”. “I have accepted this position with great enthusiasm,” the CFU Financial Task Force member said. She added that she is looking forward to serving

as chairperson “on this committee with a great panel of women that will endeavour to make an incredible impact on Women’s Football in the region”. The CFU in a release indicated that all committee members will be appointed for a period of four years. “It takes revolutionary thinkers who are bold enough to appoint a Women’s Committee such as this…the first of its kind to consist of all females,” opined CFU’s president Gordon Derrick. “I am just elated that we have been able to find capable women in the region who can be given a fair opportunity to make a contribution to the development of football among girls and women.” Along with Bien-Aime, the other committee members are: Diana Claxton-Carty of Anguilla, Gwendolyn Salmon of Antigua & Barbuda, Jamaica’s Elaine WalkerBrown, Trinidad and Tobago’s Jinelle James, Bernadine Andrew of Grenada and Shequita Parson of Bermuda.

Filipino Basketball League Finals:

AMS one win from title after Micabalo explodes

MARK MICABALO scored 34 points, 23 of which came in the first half, to lift Allied Management Services (AMS) over defending champions Hartling in game one of the best-in-three finals of this year’s Filipino Basketball League. Gary Competente went on the offensive for the winning side also

with 12 of his 14 points in the last quarter to push his team to the 8375 point victory. Lorenzena, who led HAB with 22 points, scored 11 in the first quarter to ensure that his team led 19-14, but the final quarter burst by Micabalo (nine) and Competente propelled AMS forward. Big Hartling centre Richard

Sanchez had just seven points, while ace shooter Jai Cabrera buried five threes in his 20 points. Prior to that clash Moneygram got past HAB Group 69-65 in the third place game. Torrengosa led the attack for the winners with 18 points while Jojo Salvacion scored 16 for HAB.

Josh for Sports

Chess the basic fundamentals: part three THE QUEEN THE medieval queen has tremendous power over the kingdom; her moves reflect this, combining the power of the castle with that of the bishop. She is the most powerful piece on the board. She can move forward, backwards, from side to side and diagonally—in as many open squares as she wishes. She can capture any enemy piece that stands on the avenues of her attack. THE KING At last, the ruler, the reason for chess—the king. His words were law, and his subjects owed their livelihood and their allegiance to him. Naturally, they would be anxious to see that he survived any battle against any enemy. And so it is in chess. Each piece is moved in an effort to protect its rulers—and capture the enemy’s king.

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CHECKMATE Whenever the enemy’s king is trapped and unable to save himself we say check-mate or check and mate. Check-mate signifies that the game is over. That is the precise objective of the game.

By Joshua Gardiner The king moves and attacks in exactly the same way as the queen, but with kingly deliberation—only one square at a time. CHECK When the king is threatened with capture, we use the term that refers only to the king. This term is the word check. It is a warning and you must say “check” whenever the enemy’s king is threatened.

MY COMPETITION I learned to play chess in Canada. I actually played to a draw against a Grand-Master (a highly rated world player). Here in the TCI my toughest competition was against Andre Malcolm, better known as “BoneYard”. He claimed that he was the best in town. However, I am certain that he earned respect for my abilities when we played to a draw and one win each. “Bone-Yard”, I’m putting you on notice that I’m coming to get your king one day. Good luck you aspiring chess players.

Women’s Football League:

Revolution FC force draw with defending champions Net Rockers FC

The 2012-13 Women’s Football League (WFL) got off to a competitive start last weekend and judging by the opening game it promises to be another exciting and close season as Revolution FC managed to force a 0-0 draw against defending champions Net Rockers FC. Although the game may have been lacking in goals, it still served up an intense and entertaining spectacle. Net Rockers started brightly and threatened the Revolution goal, forcing Marie Dorelus to make several saves. Jancillia Cox attacked the goal on several occasions but found it difficult to get a clear strike on target. Revolution were forced to play on the counter attack as they soaked up the pressure from Net Rockers and had little in the way of clear cut chances although Tamara Hall twice found herself in good attacking positions. The second half started off evenly as both teams created a few half chances, however as the game wore on Net Rockers looked like the likely victors as they enjoyed

the majority of possession and were trying desperately to find a way through the Revolution’s defence which was well led by Simone Smith and Joan Whent. Guerline Herilien was impressive for Net Rockers as she passed the ball around well to her team mates, but it was not enough for Net Rockers as Revolution held on to take a share of the spoils. Both teams know that they will have to work on a few things if they are to mount a serious challenge for the title, although Revolution will perhaps have cause to feel confident knowing that they managed to get a point from the game without having any substitutes. In addition they had several young players making their debuts and were forced to play the last ten minutes with only ten players due to an injury to Jessica Hall. WFL president Candace Hanchell was pleased with the opening game: “It is already evident that this season brings a higher level of competition, and in this regard both the WFL and spectators are anticipating an exciting season.”

Sailrock U-12 Boys’ League:

Red Devils now ahead THE Red Devils are now leading the Sailrock U-12 Boys’ League after a 1-0 victory over the Yellow AllStars. Shadown Sainjour continued his rich vein of form and scored the only goal of the game in a tight contest to remain the league’s top scorer. The All Stars deserved a draw but it often comes down to finishing and they failed to answer the lone successful strike. The fomer league leaders, the Green Dragons, lost their top spot after going down 1-0 to the Blue Sharks. CJ Mills was on target with a beautifully worked goal. The Sharks have improved in recent weeks with Neri Williams and Javed Shearer showing real midfield ambition, intelligence and work rate. Jack Small although isolated was a constant menace. The Green Dragons took on the Yellows and end to end football saw the Dragons go ahead through a Jamie Grey goal. Not to be denied, the All Stars pressed hard and won a penalty, sumptuously converted by John Kolas. Both he and AJ Augsutine worked some stunning 1 and 2 touch football; while Sebastian Turbyfield was tireless on the field and excellent in goal. The Red Devils and Blue Sharks played out a high quality final game

The Green Dragons and the Yellow All-Stars battling.

of the day. The Sharks will feel somewhat like the draw was a defeat as they really pressured the Devils’ goal. Dominating possession and limiting the Devils to a few counter attacks, Blues were really only threatened when Javaughn Jackson thumped a perfect volley just wide of the post. However, Williams and Shearer yet again provided an excellent platform of energy and passing, but were unable to find that gap for the strikers Junior Paul and CJ to find the back of the net. Players of the Day were AJ Augustine and Javed Shearer with the award going to AJ for some lovely 1 and 2 touch moments.

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