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Murderers

get life The two young men who murdered Anthony Quinn, a British Quantity Surveyor employed in the Turks and Caicos Islands, have both been sentenced to life imprisonment. PAGE  5

Young manatee discovered in TCI waters

This juvenile manatee was discovered in the waters around Grand Turk (photo by Nat Taylor Photography/www.facebook.com/nattaylorphoto)

Jury to decide fate of Acting Deputy Commissioner, Rodney Adams PAGE 4

Mother accused of attempted murder found dead PAGE  9

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Mourning the loss of a religious PAGE leader  14

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Jury to decide fate of Acting Deputy Commissioner, Rodney Adams

BY DELANA ISLES THE TRIAL of senior lawman, Rodney Adams got underway on Tuesday (November 11) and prosecution and the defence wrapped up their cases on Thursday before Chief Justice, Margaret RamsayHale.

Adams is charged with two counts of corruption under the Integrity Commission Ordinance.

The charges relate to his alleged involvement in the Kaziah Burke murder investigation, in which his son Roderick ‘Rico’ Adams was a suspect last year.

At time of press the Weekly News understood that on Friday the seven member jury would be directed to bring a verdict of not guilty on the second charge and deliberate on the first charge.

The first charge alleged that Adams performed his duties in a public body for the purpose of obtaining a benefit for another person sometime between April 13 and May 24, 2013.

The allegation is that for the purpose of exonerating his son, the veteran policeman did not excuse himself from the case although he was aware that his son was implicated or suspected of being

implicated in Burke’s murder.

The second charge alleges that he recklessly allowed his private interest to improperly influence his conduct.

The Crown alleges that Adams obtained information on the police investigation of Burke’s murder while his son was a suspect.

Queen’s Counsel Ariel Misick is representing the senior police officer, while Canadian, Andrejs Berzins QC is appearing on behalf of the Crown.

The first witness for the Crown was Police Commissioner, Colin Farquhar.

Other witnesses included police officers Wayne Jones, Stanley Williams, David Wilson, Brad Sullivan (now retired), Director of Public Prosecutions, JoAnn Meloche and head of investigations with the Integrity Commission, Simon Baker.

The prosecution’s case as presented in court by Berzins was that Adams involved himself in the investigation even after being relieved of his responsibilities as Assistant Commissioner in charge of investigations and operations.

His involvement is in relation to a meeting he had with Dorell Williams, a witness to the shooting of Kaziah Burke.

Williams was with Rico at the

time Burke was shot dead on April 13, 2013 on Airport Road at about 8.25pm.

Police investigations later led to the arrest of Adams’ son and other persons.

Following a brief interview on April 16 with police into the incident, Williams left the TCI. He was later requested to return to the Islands for further questioning into the shooting of Burke.

He was scheduled to meet with the investigators at 11am on May 23.

In testimony presented to the court, it was revealed that on May 22 when he arrived in the TCI, Williams requested a meeting with Adams and his wife to talk to about what he saw on the night Burke was shot dead.

The senior policeman and his wife met with the witness and recorded the conversation.

Testimony from Commissioner Farquhar and the investigating officers revealed that the meeting was never disclosed to the cops during the interrogation with Williams on May 23.

The court heard that police found out about the meeting through a rumour, and that when called out on it by the commission, Adams’ initial response was: “Who?” He subsequently admitted to meeting with Williams and revealed to the Commissioner that he had recorded the conversation.

Adam’s conduct was then reported

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Rodney Adams is charged with two counts of corruption under the Integrity Commission Ordinance

to the Director of Public Prosecution and the Integrity Commission subsequently laid charges of corruption against him.

In summing up his defence, Misick stated that Adams had repeatedly said that he would have no involvement in the investigation into Burke’s murder or into a gun incident in which his son was implicated.

That gun incident took place at the Digicel cinema on Leeward highway during which time the policeman’s son was injured.

The lawyer stipulated that his client’s meeting with Williams could not be construed as involvement into the investigations, as the Prosecution alleged.

During his cross examination of the Commissioner and also during his summation, Misick pointed out that there is no proof that Adams knew that Williams was coming back to the TCI for police questioning into Burke’s murder.

He stressed that by that time his client was not receiving any reports about the investigations from anyone, neither was he kept abreast of any developments related to the case.

He asked the Commissioner, when he was on the witness stand, if he had proof that Adams knew of the May 23 meeting with the investigators.

Farquhar answered that he believed that Adams knew of the meeting before he met with Williams.

During the trial, the recording of the conversation between the senior

policeman and Dorell Williams was played for the jury.

In the conversation, Williams spoke extensively of what he saw on the night of Burke’s murder.

He told Adams, without any prompting, that he and Rico ran away when they heard the gunshots being fired and that they both thought that they were the target.

He repeatedly told Adams and his wife that Rico had nothing to do with the shooting and that he, Williams, did not trust the two policemen investigating the murder.

Adams could be heard agreeing that he too had a lack of faith in the officers as it relates to his son’s involvement in the case.

Throughout the recording Adams could be heard telling Williams that he needs to do the right thing and tell the police what he saw, while in the presence of his lawyer.

Misick sought to establish during cross examination of officer Stanley Williams – one of the investigators – that Adams’ participation in the meeting with the witness was not standard interrogation techniques and as such was not a police interview.

But the policeman did not agree with this view and answered that it was indeed an interview.

Meanwhile, if found guilty, under the Integrity Commission Ordinance Adams can be sentenced to up to five years in prison, fined $20,000, and faces the possibility of being barred from holding public office.

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THE POSITIVE financial performance of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) in its revenue collection was maintained in the second quarter of 2014/2015 financial year.

A whopping 31 per cent above projected collections puts the figure to date at $122.4 million.

In the first quarter (April to June) Government collected $65.6 million, which was 15 percent above the budgeted amount of $57.1 million.

On Thursday, November 6, Cabinet approved the publication of the second quarter financial report.

In a press release following the meeting, it was noted that the year to date results show an operating surplus of $43.9 million.

This figure is a positive variance

of $27.9 million over the budgeted surplus of $16 million and $32.6 million over the last year’s surplus of $11.3 million for the same period.

The recurrent revenue collected to date is $122.4 million, which is $18.4 million or 18 percent above the budgeted collection of $93.7 million.

The collection represents a 31 percent or $28.7 million above the monies collected for the same period last year.

Government expenditure also showed positive figures, with a four percent savings in monies spent when compared to the same period last year.

To date, Government has spent $76.8 million, which is less than what was budgeted for at $85.4

million.

Details on the areas which boosted the revenue collection for the second quarter and the exact figures will be published when the report is released.

In the first quarter, the revenue from tourists was boosted by 23 percent above collections for the same period in the last year.

The hotel and restaurant tax between the months of April and June increased significantly, in excess of $3 million, from what it was for the same period last year.

Tax collection in this area increased from $11,393,000 in the same period last year to $15,005,000 this year.

The Government’s operating surplus for the first quarter was $30.8 million. (DELANA ISLES)

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Murderers get life Quinn’s two murderers given life sentences

BY DELANA ISLES THE TWO young men who murdered Anthony Quinn, a British Quantity Surveyor employed in the Turks and Caicos Islands, have both been sentenced to life imprisonment.

After deliberating for about two hours, the 12 member jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder and robbery for Misael Castillo and Stanford Forbes Jr on Tuesday evening (November 11) at about 6.15pm.

They were both given mandatory life sentences on the murder charge, but are yet to be sentenced for the robbery.

Judge Joan Joyner, who presided over the trial, ordered a social impact report to be prepared by the Department of Social Development to be offered in mitigation when sentencing on the robbery offence takes place.

That sentencing will be carried out on December 16.

Family members and friends gathered every day of the 17 days that the trial lasted, with hope that justice for the senseless killing of Quinn would be served.

When the jury foreman delivered the verdict on Tuesday evening, persons in the public gallery could be heard exclaiming in satisfaction with shouts of “Yes” at the guilty verdict.

In a statement issued the following day, Projetech (of which Quinn was a trusted employee), expressed their satisfaction that justice was served.

“The Projetech family is thankful to the jury for the delivery of a just verdict, as well as the overwhelming support from the community during the trial.

“Thanks also to the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force and the hard working prosecution team.

“It has been a long and painful journey since May 2012 when Anthony was taken so senselessly, causing so much heartbreak to his family and friends.

“He was a kind, hardworking and generous young man with so much to live for, and so much to give. God bless Anthony.”

During the trial, the jury heard of the trail of blood and discarded clothing which led to the discovery

Anthony Quinn, murdered

Standford Forbes Jnr – murder accused

Misael Castillo – murder accused

of Quinn’s body in the sea at Technology Drive, Long Bay on the morning of May 13 – Mother’s Day. The discovery of Quinn’s body, clad only in underpants and floating face down, was made by Projetech Construction Director, Desmond Quant.

The search for the missing man got underway when Projetech owner David Hartshorn received a call from Steven Thompson, his managing director.

Thompson had received a call from a stranger using Quinn’s phone, and demanding the passcode to the dead man’s bank card.

A threat to kill Quinn was issued, if the code was not supplied.

The court heard testimony from friends who had seen Quinn out partying the night before his tragic death and who had launched the frantic search for him.

Testimony was also given by the investigating officers who gathered the evidence and carried out investigations which led to the arrest of the now convicted young men (aged 21 and 22 years old).

The Crown’s case was put forward

by Director of Public Prosecution, JoAnn Meloche.

She presented both direct and circumstantial evidence for consideration by the jury.

In summing up both the prosecution and the defence case to the jury before their deliberation on the verdict, Judge Joyner gave them a stern warning that whatever was said by one defendant about the other could not be taken into account.

She issued that warning because the two men had pointed fingers at each other as being in Quinn’s vehicle and being responsible for the crime.

Joyner told the jury that although the crime was a joint enterprise, they were to consider the evidence against each defendant separately.

The direct evidence in the trial was – Quinn’s body had massive head injuries, bruising to the wrists and back; clothes he had been wearing the previous night at Jimmy’s Dive Bar was found at the scene in the water and on the road; Quinn’s green Liberty Jeep was found nearby stuck in a ditch; the jeep had blood inside and a single black slipper he had been wearing the previous night.

Additionally, there was witness testimony that at about 7.30am Castillo solicited the aid of a friend to get jeep out of the ditch.

He claimed that the jeep belonged to his brother.

The prosecution also presented video surveillance of another vehicle rendering assistance to get the jeep

out of the ditch.

The video showed activity suspected to be human movement in the vicinity where Quinn was discovered.

Following swift investigations, police searched a vehicle in Forbes’ yard where they discovered Castillo asleep on the rear seat of a vehicle.

Under the seat police found Quinn’s Nokia cell phone and his First Caribbean International bank card.

Police also seized a pair of blood stained camouflage shorts as well as pair of slippers Castillo was wearing.

Later the same day, with a search warrant in hand, the police returned to Forbes residence to seize clothing Forbes was wearing on the day of the crime.

On the pants, a smear of blood was later discovered.

Further direct evidence related to the caution statements given by both men following their arrests.

Castillo in his statement denied any involvement in the theft of the jeep, the phone and the bank card.

He also denied killing Quinn.

However, he did admit to driving the jeep up to the Technology Drive area where Quinn’s body was dumped into the sea.

Forbes in his statement said that he was in the passenger side of the

jeep which was driven by Castillo.

He also denied that he killed Quinn.

Forbes told the police that Castillo had driven to the Technology Drive area, placed Quinn at the edge of the water, hit him in the head with a rock and then kicked him into the water.

The autopsy report, which was tendered in court, revealed that Quinn was alive when he was thrown into the sea.

Cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and salt water drowning.

The report revealed that the drowning caused death within 10 minutes.

It also revealed that without being kicked into the water and medical attention, it would have taken Quinn one hour to die from the blow to his head.

Other direct evidence was the recovery of fingerprints belonging to Castillo on the outside of the Jeep Liberty.

The blood stains on Castillo and Forbes’ clothing were later tested and discovered to be that of Quinn’s DNA. The defence put forward for Castillo was that his caution statement was false and unreliable and should be given no evidentiary weight by the jury.

His lawyer, Clayton Greene also argued that his client’s rights were violated by the police as he had no attorney present during the questioning.

Greene contended that his client was badgered during the questioning and fed suggestions by the police.

He also argued that the cell phone and bank card were not found on Castillo and that the vehicle in which it was found was not his.

Forbes’ defence was that he was intimidated by Castillo, that he was induced by the police to give untrue statements, and that his caution statement was not given of his own free will.

His lawyer, Ashwood Forbes, argued that his client did not rob Quinn and that his fingerprints were not found on anything.

The lawyers for both men asked that their clients be acquitted.

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

Tourism strategy input

OVER the past few weeks research experts from KPMG have been gathering the views of the public on the future of the TCI’s tourism industry.

They have held town hall meetings and distributed a questionnaire in order to help mould a new national tourism strategy.

The town hall meetings were poorly attended, however hundreds of people filled in the questionnaires, mainly online.

What are your thoughts? Has KPMG gathered views from a wide enough cross section of the community?

Ask the tourists

The consultation assumes the public is expert on how to attract tourists.

The Minister of Tourism is our Premier who is a medical doctor.

The bottom line on this is we need to consult with tourists on why they came to the TCI. The repeat tourists can inform us what attracts them.

The Premier is the least informed about tourism and best informed about how to diagnose and treat health issues.

Why has he shied away from the health ministry and put the two least informed, first Amanda now Ms Smith in charge of health?

Health concerns

I have visited in the Islands every year

for the past 12 years and prior to that periodically.

I was not asked for my advice but my concern and that of my friends regards the disease Chikungunya and just how prevalent it is in the Islands.

There have been many stories about how all of the islands of the Caribbean have large numbers of people with the disease and just how serious it is.

I haven’t heard about the Turks and Caicos Islands but this year I know several cases have been reported.

Is it under control? Until I know I think I will stay home.

Keep TCI green

This consultation is more farming out of key needs. Electricity, police, healthcare and now we hire a tourism expert who consults with us.

One thing we know is tourists have not been coming because of higher buildings.

We elected this Government because they claimed to move the country forward on all key issues.

Why are we paying these huge salaries when they don’t know what they don’t know?

All the public knows is they don’t want the ecology spoiled

Wrong strategy

Getting the public views to help build a new national tourism strategy is a wrong strategy in itself. This is the reason why it was poorly attended.

Let’s be practical about this - why solicit

views or ideas from the people who have no first-hand information with what’s going on with the tourism industry?

Although we are in a democratic society, there must be a check and balance on who should and should not get involved in the exercise.

People in the hospitality industry are more in the position to answer these questionnaires with all honesty and integrity and not us, the general public, who are not even aware or have a very limited knowledge on how the tourism industry operates.

No virtual policy

Regardless of the volume and nature of residents’ input, my concern is that the Government will continue to operate in a virtual policy and planning vacuum as far as tourism is concerned.

And anyone who doesn’t think that the arrival of 12 storey hotels is the first step on the road to mass-market tourism is just fooling themselves!

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Foreign office head visits high school A TOP official from the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office visited Clement Howell High School

(CHHS) this week.

Jo Burden, head of Caribbean territories and strategy department,

FCO’s Jo Burden, Deputy Premier Akierra Missick, Governor Peter Beckingham and principal Kadean Cunningham

is currently in the TCI on a short visit to learn more about the country.

On Tuesday (November 12) Burden joined Akierra Missick, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Youth, Sport and Library Services, and Governor Peter Beckingham for a tour of the school.

Principal Kadean Cunningham escorted the group around the property and explained how everything runs and goals for the future.

“The best feeling is knowing that the teaching staff, students and I are all on the same page,” she said.

“We all share the common goal of wanting to improve CHHS, in every aspect, including the public opinion associated with our institution.”

The purpose of the visit was to provide a better perspective of the largest public school in Turks and Caicos Islands and its functionality considering the financial limitations.

Missick said: “It’s always a pleasure visiting CHHS, many impactful changes can be seen during this visit and the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sport and Library Services commends the principal for hitting the ground running and leading the school into its bright future.

“TCIG along with its private sector partners are working on a number of upcoming projects that

will raise funds to assist in providing some much needed assistance. It remains a top priority.”

Civil servants complete management training TEN senior members of the civil service took part in a course to improve their leadership skills last week.

The four day ‘21st Century Manager’ course was held from Monday, November 3, to Thursday, November 6, in the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs building in Providenciales.

Christine Ramoutar, human resources manager and lead trainer, said: “The four day course was part of TCIG’s management and leadership capability building programme.

“It was designed to standardise management and leadership practices to achieve higher performance and service levels.

“Participants were exposed to contemporary theories, principles

and models, along with a diverse learning methodology, which enriched the learning.”

Civil servants from several Government departments took part including the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade, the Ministry of Health and Human Services, the Labour Tribunal and the Crown Lands Department.

Attendees learnt about emotional and social intelligence, leading and managing people, managing employee learning and service performance and managing organisational transformation and change.

The course was the last in the management development series this year.

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Charges dropped against cop for Chalk Sound station arson

BY DELANA ISLES MIKHAIL Hinson, the police constable who was charged with setting fire to several police vehicles and a part of the Chalk Sound police station on September 26, has been released from custody and the charges dropped.

Hinson, 24, appeared in the Grand Turk Supreme Court for his sufficiency hearing last Friday (November 7).

Police press officer Audley Astwood told the Weekly News on Monday (November 10), that Hinson was released from custody because there is not sufficient evidence at this time to continue with the charges.

The constable, who was suspended from duty when he was arrested, has since had his suspension lifted, and was instead placed on administrative leave until the investigations are completed.

Astwood clarified that while Hinson is still considered a person of interest, the police are awaiting the results of forensic evidence that has been sent overseas for testing.

“The TCI does not have its own forensic lab and part of our investigations involved forensics where we had to send off evidence to be analysed.

“Because we are getting the assistance from an outside forensic lab, we don’t take precedence, we have to

Mikhail Hinson

be on the back burner and this means that we might wait a considerable period of time before we can get the

results to come back to us.”

He added that this is the case in this instance.

The police pressman said that the evidence did not come back in time for the sufficiency hearing – which is a hearing where the evidence against the accused is weighed by the judge to ascertain whether it is sufficient to be sent on for trial.

That evidence is still not back with the TCI police.

Astwood said that because they were unable to get the results in time Hinson was released from custody.

“He has not been exonerated, he is still a person of interest,” Astwood stated.

Anti-corruption week of activities for December DECEMBER 9 is International AntiCorruption Day as designated by the United Nations, and for the TCI this day is most note-worthy, as one the country’s former Premiers and several other former and current public officials stand accused of corruption.

In a press release this week, the Integrity Commission – the body vested with the authority to investigate these crimes – signalled its intention to commemorate the day with a week of activities.

There will be an opening day on December 9 at 10am at the Library Tennis Court in Grand Turk.

The ceremony, among other things, will involve participation by political, civic and community leaders in the public and private sectors.

As part of the ceremony, there will be a showcase of the work of the commission since its establishment, a feature address by a guest speaker, performances by students, awards for integrity debate and poster competitions by secondary and primary schools in the TCI. There will also be exhibitions by partner institutions protecting good governance.

Director of the Commission, Eugene Otounye said that it is part of the body’s constitutional responsibility to contribute to public education on integrity, honesty and good faith in TCI public life.

“It is desirous that these anticorruption activities are brought to the public awareness by wide media coverage.”

The public will be kept abreast of the scheduled activities for that week when the commission provides the list.

The United Nations has designated December 9, every year, to raise public awareness on the scourge of corruption worldwide and the collaborative efforts of the international community to combat and prevent it.

In his message last year, UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon said that corruption suppresses

economic growth by driving up costs, and undermines the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources.

He also advised that it breaches fundamental human rights, exacerbates poverty and increases inequality by diverting funds from health care, education and other essential services.

“The malignant effects of corruption are felt by billions of people everywhere. It is driven by results in criminal activity, malfunctioning state institutions and weak governance,” Ki-moon stated.

He further urged that Governments, the private sector and civil society should take a collective stand against corruption, which affects all countries.

Under the Integrity Commission Ordinance 2009, acts of corruption are classified in various ways.

ACTS OF CORRUPTION A person commits an act of corruption if he: -Solicits or accepts, whether directly or indirectly any article, money or other benefit or takes advantage for himself or another person for doing an act or for omitting to do an act in the performance of his functions as a public official.

-In the performance of his duty as a public official performs or omits to perform any of his duties in a public body for the purpose of obtaining any benefit for himself or any other person.

-Offers, promises or gives directly or indirectly to a public official any article, money or other benefit for doing or omitting to do any act in the performance of his duty as a public official.

-Knowingly or recklessly allows his private interest to conflict with his public duties or to improperly influence his conduct in the performance of his duties as a public official.

-Improperly uses for his benefit or that of a third party any classified

or confidential information he has obtained in his duties as a public official.

-Communicates to an unauthorised person any classified or confidential information obtained in the performance of his duties as a public official with a view to assisting that person to obtain a benefit.

-Improperly uses for his benefit or that of a third party, any property belonging to the Government or a statutory body or Government controlled company to which he has access as a result of or in the course of the performance of his functions.

-Hinders or delays the performance of a duty of a public

official with a view to obtaining a benefit for himself or another person.

-During the performance of his official duties pursues a course of conduct with respect to another public officer which amounts to offensive sexual comments, gestures or physical contact or other contact of that kind.

-In the course of conduct by which he exploits his position or authority for his sexual gratification.

-Aids, assists or is an accessory after the fact or participates in any manner in the commission of, or conspires to commit any act of corruption under this section.

(DELANA ISLES)

Under the tree

He further dispelled media reports that the investigations have to be restarted.

He said the police are continuing with the investigations and that the case is most certainly not closed.

Meanwhile, the September 26 incident at the Chalk Sound police station resulted in one of the new police SUV cruisers being destroyed along with two police officer’s private vehicles, another vehicle and the rear door of the police station.

The arson took place at about 1.30am.

The fire was discovered by officers stationed at the location when they smelled smoke and went to investigate.

They subsequently discovered that fire was coming from underneath a rear door of the station, which they quickly extinguished.

On checking the compound of the station, they discovered smoke and flames coming from several vehicles outside of the building.

Firefighters were called and promptly extinguished the fires before more damage could be caused.

No one was injured.

Following prompt investigations, the following day (Saturday), Hinson emerged as a person of interest and was subsequently arrested.

On September 29 he appeared before Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner where he gave DNA evidence.

In a second appearance before Warner that Tuesday he was charged and refused bail.

By Benneth Williams

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New director promises revamp of ambulance service

By Rebecca Bird

STAFF training and development are top priorities for new ambulance boss Delwin Ferguson who plans to turn around the neglected department.

The Director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), who began his two year contract on August 18, said that he hopes to create a wellrespected locally operated service.

Jamaican-born Ferguson took over from Hugh Green who has been acting in the position for eight months following the controversial departure of Canadian Patrick Riel last December.

On leaving, Riel hit out at the Government saying their lack of support meant lives were risk from a sub-standard ambulance service.

Insufficient numbers of workers, low staff morale, decrepit equipment and badly maintained trucks were among the significant issues, he told the Weekly News at the time.

But the new chief hopes to change all that and develop a department that the public can trust in and staff can be proud of.

Ferguson spoke to the Weekly News recently of his hopes for the next two years while he is in charge of the department.

He said he has a good relationship with the Government and he will put pressure on them to supply funds to meet his high standards, while understanding their budget constraints.

Cash has already been put aside for a series of staff training programmes which are going ahead over the next few months.

They will allow staff members to improve their skills as well as train up new emergency medical technicians.

Ferguson explained that it is essential that people from South and Middle Caicos are trained for the roles, in addition to Grand Turk and Providenciales, in preparation for the arrival of a fleet of new ambulances.

“We don’t want the ambulances to be there without the staff to operate them,” he said.

He hopes that the newly trained staff will be ready to begin work with EMS in January next year.

An understudy programme is also set to take place to allow Ferguson to train a TCI citizen to take over his role when his contract is up in 2016.

He said this is essential to return the power and authority to local people.

Ferguson explained that the extra training will help boost staff morale which has been a problem in the past.

“It will be motivating in two regards – one, they’re more trained so able to do more on the job, and two, they will be able to get a better salary,” he said.

He said that staff will be able to move up the rungs of the ladder within the department.

Despite complaints from former staff that equipment is outdated and in short supply, Ferguson insisted there is “no great chronic shortage of equipment”.

“We have not everything we want but we have enough to carry us on in an emergency,” he said.

“We are looking at as time goes by to increase on the supply that we have.”

He added that it is not really a top priority, rather staff training should be the focus.

However the director said he is looking forward to the delivery of five new ambulances which look likely to arrive in the coming month.

He stressed that staff will be taught

Ambulance driver Phillip Mayham, acting supervisor D’Angelo Francis and EMS Director Delwin Ferguson

how to take care of the vehicles and the department will ensure that they are properly maintained.

Delwin Ferguson was born and raised in Jamaica and holds a Canadian citizenship.

He has two Bachelor’s Degrees in emergency medicine and disaster management, a Master’s Degree and is currently studying for a PhD in epidemiology.

For the past 25 years he has served Jamaica as an army medic in the defence force and as a part time lecturer at the University of Technology.

He is also a United Nations responder.

Development Bill heads to parliament for debate AT THE November 6 Cabinet meeting the Invest Turks and Caicos Islands Agency Bill (2014) and the Encouragement of Development Ordinance (Amendment) 2014 were approved.

The two bills were submitted to the clerk of the House of Assembly to be included in the order paper for the next sitting of the House, on Monday (November 17).

Governor Peter Beckingham was also advised by Cabinet

to approve the introduction of the Companies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2014 Non-Profit Organisations (Amendment) Regulations Bill.

This bill will also be read during Monday’s sitting of the House.

Meanwhile Cabinet agreed in principle to the introduction of container scanners at TCI ports, and noted they would consider a range of technologies subject to cost/benefit analysis of proposals.

Cabinet also heard a

presentation from the head of the TCI Airports Authority on the Providenciales International Airport master plan and its provisions for the medium term growth of the facility.

The body also noted the importance of ensuring the airports authority continues to consider how the needs of the airport will change in the longer term.

Additionally, Cabinet approved the appointment of Lloyd Stubbs as a member of the Tourist Board.

Former TCI Governor Christopher J Turner died aged 81 in Chichester, England, this week after a period of illness.

Turner served as Governor in TCI from 1982 to 1987, and was subsequently Governor of Montserrat from 1987 to 1990. His photograph adorns the wall of the NJS Francis building in Grand Turk along with other former Governors.

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Mother accused of attempted murder found dead THE GRAND Turk mother who was accused of trying to drown her baby this summer has died from suspected suicide, police have revealed.

Police and paramedics were called to Inakesha Armour’s house on Tuesday after receiving a call about an unconscious woman.

Rescuers tried to revive Armour using CPR and she was taken to Memorial Hospital Miramar where she was pronounced dead.

Miramar police said there was no apparent foul play in Armour’s death and that it was believed to be a suicide.

The cause of death will be determined by the Broward medical examiner’s office.

In a statement to the Miami Herald, Armour’s attorney Jeremy Kroll said: “Out of respect for, and in recognition of Kesha and her family’s privacy and dignity, the details of her passing will not be addressed.

“Kesha was a loving, bright, college-educated woman who demonstrated kindness, love for her family and friends and elevated the lives of those around her throughout her life.”

Inakesha Armour (ne Brooks), 34, was on bail facing two counts of attempted murder.

On July 1, baby Cayden Armour was rushed to Joe DiMaggio Hospital after his mother threw him in their Riviera Isles community lake and then fished him out several minutes later.

Inakesha Armour, found dead at her home

Baby Cayden Armour is fighting for his life

A passer-by noticed the wet baby on the grass and got out of her car to perform CPR. He remains in the hospital, unconscious and on a ventilator, according to police.

A month before, Armour told police at the time, she had fed the baby adult cough syrup and tried to smother him with a pillow.

The woman was charged with two counts of attempted murder.

On August 1 she was released on a $50,000 bond.

In October the baby’s grandmother and father were arrested for failing to protect him.

According to the Miami Herald, Conlan Armour, 30, and Grace Ann Brooks, 56, were charged with failure to report child abuse and child

Government tribute to Director of Agriculture

THE GOVERNMENT released a tribute this week after Director of Agriculture, Margaret Kalloo, sadly passed away.

In a press release sent on Wednesday (November 12) Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs said a few words.

“Even though she was with us for only eight months, her impact was positively felt,” she wrote.

“We take this time to extend to her family and close friends our deepest and sincerest condolences. No words of ours can assuage the grief felt at this time.”

The Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs and the Department of Agriculture join with colleagues from the sub-region and internationally in mourning the director’s untimely death.

Every member of the Ministry and the Department grieves her passing, the press release read.

“Her contribution to field of agriculture throughout the region and the Turks and Caicos Islands is well known and greatly appreciated,” it continued.

“Her tireless efforts to promote veterinary public health, animal diseases surveillance, food safety, and SPS matters are but only a few examples.”

The Chief Veterinary Officer will act as director until a suitable candidate can be found to replace her.

The Caribbean Animal Health Network also posted an online tribute: “Margaret is sadly missed.

Margaret was a special lady, a true colleague and friend. She will always be a special lady to us all.”

neglect.

Any individual who suspects or knows that a child has been abused by any person is required by legislation to report the abuse to the Florida Abuse Hotline, according to the Department of Children and Families website.

Armour was arrested October 22 and released the next day on $4,500 bond. Brooks was arrested October 23 and released on the same day, also on a $4,500 bond.

If convicted on both counts, Armour and Brooks could face up to 20 years in prison.

“Based on information gathered in the near drowning incident Ms Brooks and Mr Armour were charged with child neglect in the form of culpable negligence,” Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues told Herald reporters.

“Their actions or lack thereof resulted in great bodily harm to the infant.”

Armour’s family previously said she was suffering from postpartum depression – a debilitating mental illness brought on by the birth of a child – and she could not help what she did.

After Armour was arrested Jamillah Smith set up a donation page on fundraising website youcaring.com.

She hoped to raise $60,000 in order to pay medical costs for both baby Cayden and to support his

mother through her condition.

On the site Smith explained that she wanted to bring awareness to both postpartum depression and the more serious illness postpartum psychosis.

“There is a very severe illness that causes a woman to lose herself in the critical stages of the most vital and elated time in her life,” she wrote.

Smith went on to say that Cayden has been the unfortunate victim of the distressing illness and he needs financial assistance for his treatment.

She described him as the “sweetest little three month old boy” and said “he would light up your life with his happy and joyful spirit”.

Smith added that his mother needed assistance in getting the necessary professional treatment “that will allow her to be the wonderful, loving mom she is”.

Real estate companies join forces FOR the second time in 15 years, two of the most successful names in TCI real estate development have formed an alliance.

The Hartling Group has named Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty (TCSIR) as the official broker for the $100 million Shore Club.

The third luxury beachfront resort development for the Hartling Group is now under construction on Long Bay beach.

Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s president Joe Zahm said: “The timing is ideal for our team to represent the Shore Club to our international audience.

“Long Bay is now home to some of the finest completed and under-development estates in the Caribbean, with strong market demand and rapidly improving values.”

Hartling Group chief executive officer Stan Hartling and Zahm, first worked together in 1999, when Zahm provided consulting services on the

design of phases two and three of Hartling’s first resort project on Providenciales – The Sands on Grace Bay. The Sands became one of the first and most successful condoresorts in Providenciales, and Zahm’s real estate agency (first established as Connolly Zahm Properties) became a powerhouse new development specialist before it morphed into its present form as TCSIR. Zahm said: “Just as Stan’s existing developments significantly exceeded expectations, so too will the Shore Club, with its highly evolved, lower density master plan, multiple swimming pools and restaurants, great condominium suites and incredible single family villas.

“Construction is progressing quickly and with over 60 percent of the condominiums sold, we look forward to introducing buyers to this exceptional opportunity to purchase a luxury

condominium or villa within an expertly designed development in a private, exclusive setting.”

Hartling added: “I’m really looking forward to working with Joe and his team again.

“We feel that combining our in house abilities with Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty’s local, regional and international power, puts the Shore Club, and other Hartling Group developments in the optimal position to grow on our success.

“Joe, Nina Siegenthaler and their team have deep knowledge of the resort real estate model and luxury market, and have many tools at their disposal to penetrate the international market through the Sotheby’s International Realty Brand.”

Beachfront condos at the Shore Club start from $1.4 million, and the six bedroom villas start from $5.5 million.

The condos will be ready for occupancy in early 2016.

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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.

Let us live as one people Dear Editor, In lieu of the recent tragedies befalling some of our people living abroad, I couldn’t help but to wonder how their situations would have been affected had they been residing here in the Turks and Caicos.

I convinced myself that if those persons were here surrounded by family and friends they would have an abundance of love and support to draw from to sustain them and thus, the tragedies would more than likely have not occurred.

However, on the realisation that our country and people have changed I began to contemplate whether or not that statement was actually true considering that we are also not strangers to murder/suicide/mental illness here in the TCI. I believe that we as a people have lost something that binds us together.

Back in the day, the whole village really did raise a child. When one mother cried, we all felt her pain and we all grieved.

We have hardened our hearts so much that we no longer feel for our brothers. We comment and

pass judgment from afar as if their tragedies are contagious.

We have not been our brother’s keeper. We have taken the notion that ‘we’ have enough of our own problems to deal with someone else’s.

‘We’ have our own children and bills and relationship issues to deal with and simply cannot be bothered to take on anything additional.

Sometimes I wish we were back in the 70s and 80s when we all depended on each other. When we shared and cared about everyone as ourselves because we needed each other.

It seems like the more wealth we generated, the less compassionate we became.

I was in Grand Turk this past weekend without transportation and thought to myself, “this is Grand Turk, no ride, no problem.”

I was sure that someone would have given me a lift off the Ridge to Palm Grove.

Twenty cars passed me. Some only had a sole driver and as I neared the centre of town, was in total disbelief that no one had stopped to

offer me a ride despite the heat of the day and the fact that I am a native of Grand Turk.

Something has gone seriously wrong over the years. When did we stop caring for each other?

Is it possible to reopen our hearts to offer small kindness to that man, woman or child in need?

Are we just going to continue to hope that trouble doesn’t darken our doorsteps and that we have gained enough wealth to be our own island and not ‘need’ anyone?

I think we have to be extremely careful as children of God when we think we have become too big to reach down and give someone a hand.

I believe that God has given us many blessings, but I fear that he will take them away if we don’t change our hardened hearts.

Let the recent tragedies birth some good in us and let us once again live as one people.

Euwonka Selver Long Bay, Providenciales

No laughing matter Dear Editor, I do enjoy every now and then the cartoons captions ‘Under the tree’ by Benneth Williams.

Most times they give me a chuckle, but the most recent one I thought was callous and I could not see the entertainment.

I got the gist of what it was trying to portray but to use rape in my opinion was insensitive, the picture was crude, rude and disgusting.

Imagine a man standing with his fly open standing in front of the Islands with Provo being held down by the former politicians facing charges was disgusting. No one in their right mind could see the humour in this.

What are we saying to our children? They do read the newspaper. Now some may say I am reading too much into this it was just meant to be a joke and is harmless, well people see things through different lens and I see it in poor taste.

Rape is no laughing matter, rape is the wrong material to use for a wise crack.

I understand the hyperbole and the intention of Mr Williams, in that it is saying that the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) is

costing (raping) the country millions of dollars, millions of dollars that can be wisely spent on healthcare, education, social and physical infrastructure.

And yes, I agree, and for the politicians they are all to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, the onus is on the Crown to prove them guilty, let the courts run its course, let the scales of justice remain balanced; but please do not let us equate a serious crime such as rape to this scenario.

Use better judgement, the heading ‘Go for it, we are innocent’ seems to be saying do it, rape the country because we are innocent.

I can’t imagine any one of them saying or thinking this is okay.

The word rape used in this cartoon depicts rape in its sexual context.

Rape in itself is a degrading sexual crime committed against women, by its legal definition here in the TCI, it is no laughing matter and should not be used to bring humour.

There are victims of this heinous crime and they do not see the humour at all.

Respectfully, Joseph Williams, Five Cays, Providenciales

COMMENTARY

Dream, it’s the thing to do ONE of my favourite tunes from very long ago is the song Dream.

Recorded by the Pied Pipers this tuneful song told listeners to dream that past memories could come true again.

TCI Pied Pipers in the Cabinet now possibly meet somewhere in a bankrupt resort to create dreams.

Pay no attention to reality is the lyrics we face in the TCI. Just believe what we say will soon happen. Dream bigger and better!

Dream ‘bigger’ tonight about the new causeway we will soon build between Providenciales and North Caicos.

Is this dream because North Caicos is the home island of Uncle Mike and his nephew who sweated out the 2012 election, we wonder?

Had six voters chosen the PDM

he would have lost that seat and the Government. The PDM government might have gained forgiveness of the PNP debts.

Dream ‘better’ about the multimillion dollar cruise port soon to be built on deserted East Caicos. Who will put up the dough? We don’t know, but dream on.

More dream causeways between East Caicos, Joe Grant Cay, South and Grand Caicos.

Cruise port dreams bring back nightmares of the Grand Turk Cruise Port - millions in dollars and land lost in that PNP deal.

A roof for the incomplete haunted Middle Caicos Premier’s building “to prevent further damage”. What damage and what Premier?

All dreams face reality. Reality is that this Government is begging for $5 million more to spend.

Will the civil service get a raise or just more companions?

Perhaps the extra dough tourists sent to the TCI by the cold northern USA winter will again go towards paying down the PNP’s debts.

Reality is this Government can’t do the simple things of preparing the schools for learning, getting someone, anyone, to supply an ambulance or eight classrooms.

Reality is the PNP can’t reduce electrical rates or fix their broken healthcare programme.

Soon they might hijack the news that a resort will be built in Middle Caicos.

It is well remembered that this Grand Caicos Holdings (GCH) development, was brought to the TCI via Sam Harvey from a Naples, Florida developer.

In 2004 our then new Chief

By David Tapfer

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

Minister disappointed that developer.

PNP Minister of Works then tried in vain to sell the land.

One potential buyer told us how he was sent to TC Invest not knowing the land was already legally committed.

Later the GCH took the PNP to court winning hands down. This developer had already brought in heavy construction and paving

equipment plus an excellent power barge.

They built three miles of Lorimers Road and put in electrical poles and lines.

Now Grand Caicos Holdings is said to start construction in March 2015 - 12 years late.

Is this PDM sponsored development a reality come true or just another dream?

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The stunning creature is fully aquatic and mostly herbivorous

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Rescuers kept the manatee safe in a swimming pool awaiting assistance

Young manatee discovered in TCI waters DESPERATE attempts were made to rescue and revive a sickly manatee that was discovered in Grand Turk waters last week.

But sadly the stunning creature died early on Wednesday morning (November 12) after nearly a week in the TCI. Katharine Hart from the Government’s Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) released a statement on the rescue attempt the same day.

“I am so sad to let everyone know that unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the manatee died peacefully at 5.45am this morning,” she wrote.

“The team working with him are heartbroken and exhausted, but we take peace in the fact that we did everything in our power to give him the best possible chance of survival, and he died in a loving, caring environment rather than alone at sea.

“I can’t thank everyone enough for the last few days - the support from the community in Grand Turk, Provo and further afield was overwhelming.

“We proved that this community can move mountains if we work together... I hope we can transfer this mentality into all aspects of our community in the future.”

On Wednesday, November 5, DEMA received a call from a concerned resident to say that there was a manatee swimming around the Ports Authority Dock in Grand Turk.

Although it was not seen that Thursday, on Friday the Grand Turk Cruise Centre reported that the manatee was spotted near the cruise ships.

When located the six foot juvenile male, which requires fresh water to survive, was dehydrated and emaciated.

Hart and volunteers fed it 30 gallons of fresh water, as well as copious amounts of lettuce.

DEMA contacted both the US Fish

and Wildlife Services, and the Puerto Rico Manatee Conservation Centre.

Following a formal request for assistance, the Puerto Rico Manatee Conservation Centre offered both support and services to collect the animal and fly him back to Puerto Rico where he would be rehabilitated for eventual release into the wild.

They explained that once he reached a healthy condition the centre would be able to investigate his genetics to determine which population of manatees he was from, and if he could be released with a satellite transmitter into familiar waters.

On Tuesday the manatee was

transported to a swimming pool in Grand Turk where he was fed and given water, but sadly he died early the next morning.

Manatees are not common in the TCI’s waters and it is likely that the recent stormy weather in the region resulted in the juvenile straying from familiar waters in the Dominican Republic and finding itself in Grand Turk.

Manatees are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows.

They measure up to 13 feet long, weigh as much as 1,300 pounds and have paddle-like flippers.

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Let’s cherish our gifts Was it the goldfish syndrome?

Dear Editor, As TCI National Youth Ambassador, I would like to congratulate the newly announced Junior Tourism Minister 2014, Mr William Elliott, of the Maranatha High School on his victory in the National Youth Congress 2014.

It took place as a part of the National Tourism Symposium 2014, which stretched the awareness, and importance of tourism industry sustainability in our country.

Tourism is an industry, which we heavily rely on for survival in our ‘Beautiful by nature’ country.

Our pristine beaches, warm tropical weather and pearly white sandy beaches are all God’s gift as resources used for sustainability, which contributes to the tourism industry in increasing our gross domestic product.

Therefore we must cherish our gifts and continue to grow and become more competitive throughout the world.

The education of our youth, as it relates to the impact of the tourism industry on our Islands, is one of the most significant elements to the

progression of an exclusive and sustainable tourism product.

Mr Elliott will represent us regionally in the United States Virgin Islands where he will participate in the regional competition sponsored by Caribbean Tourism Organisation.

This will further equip us with new ideas and strategies to contribute to the country’s tourism strategic plan.

Therefore he is to be encouraged and motivated to do what is vital for our future.

I look forward to working along with you Mr Elliott, where we can share our ideas and visions that can aid towards the development of this great nation.

Once again I would like to congratulate Mr Elliott on his recent achievement as Junior Tourism Minister.

Donte Francis, National Youth Ambassador

– Open letter to Greenpeace Dear Greenpeace, Please accept my request for your intervention to prevent exploitation of marine mammals in the TCI in the name of rescue.

A manatee is dead, and an autopsy is a must. The Government of the TCI owes the world to conduct an autopsy on the dead manatee as these marine mammals are endangered species and it died in official TCIG care.

Days ago the TCI was graced with a visitor, a young sea cow who just came out of nowhere, just chilling and enjoying the crystal clear waters of the nation’s capital.

Instantly a Government official entrusted with protecting nature, or so I am assuming, decided that Mother Nature should not be left alone and all efforts were made to save the animal.

Save him from what? Salt water?

Never mind that, he swam through thousands of miles of salt water at about two miles per hour.

He had to be saved from the salt water and taken to fresh water.

Gallons and gallons of fresh water were ferried to the sea creature - he

must be thirsty, he gulped it down.

Then came lettuce - that went down too. Calls were made and a flight was booked, the manatee was being rescued.

A mammoth sized rescue was performed, the sea was not safe for the sea creature, he would be much better off in a backyard pool and so he was taken thereto.

Tragedy struck soon after and the rest is history. The manatee is no more and has died in captivity at the hands of TCI experts.

Now apparently, manatees or sea cows can’t stand salt water. That’s what the experts said.

But other experts say different, you see the West Indian manatee lives in the West Indies, or Caribbean, generally in shallow coastal areas.

It is known to withstand large changes in water salinity, so has also been found in shallow rivers and estuaries.

It can live in fresh, brackish, and saline water. It is limited to the tropics and subtropics due to an extremely low metabolic rate and lack of a thick layer

of insulating body fat.

While this is a regularly occurring species along coastal southern Florida, during summer, this large mammal has even been found as far north as Dennis, Massachusetts and as far west as Texas.

A map of the territory of the West Indian sea cow shows the TCI smack dab in the middle of the mammal’s home territory. I guess the poor guy was right at home.

The lack of thick body fat and low metabolic rate meant that the poor guy would have likely died from the change in temperature.

Let’s consider the process of buying goldfish, when you buy them you take them home in a bag, then you place the bag in your tank for a while to get the temperature right then you let them swim - if not they would die.

Did the sea cow die of this syndrome? Not sure, but an autopsy would be sure to tell the truth.

Meanwhile all the king’s horses and men have failed again.

Sincerely, Devon Williams Grace Bay, Providenciales

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TCI stats are now all online A WEBSITE chock-full of facts and statistics on all things related to the Turks and Caicos Islands was launched this week.

The Government’s Strategic Policy and Planning Department (SPPD) presented the newly designed site to media during a meeting at the Premier’s Office in Providenciales on Tuesday (November 11).

The comprehensive website, www.sppdtci.com, will go live on Friday (November 14), according to chief statistician Shirlen Forbes Jr, when the public will be free to access a plethora of data.

Among the statistics are births and deaths, marriages and divorces, GDP, crime rates, imports and exports, election results – dating back decades.

In depth details on the country’s history, people, flora and fauna, language, Government and much more are also included.

Forbes said that he wanted the site to be a place where people can find out anything that they want to know about the Turks and Caicos Islands.

He added that it is a morphing and evolving project and welcomes ideas on future content.

Forbes said: “The website is designed with new kinds of rich multimedia content features that will

Chief statistician Shirlen Forbes Jr explains the importance of the new site

be updated on a regular basis.

“SPPD aims to dispense a more advanced and user friendly source of accessing economical and statistical information dissemination.”

He said it will allow the public to be more informed about the services and works produced at SPPD in collaboration with other Government departments and offices, private sectors, individuals, regional and international organisations.

The website was designed by Anthony Smith who joined the department in October this year.

He said the idea was to create a more interactive site for anybody who wants to locate timely and accurate country statistics and information.

Smith described it as a “fully interactive media site” that includes photos, videos, charts and tables.

He presented the site to the media on Tuesday and demonstrated several of its new features.

Following the presentation Forbes thanked Minister of Finance Washington Misick, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance Athenee Harvey, Deputy Governor Anya Williams for their help and support.

The statistics team within the Strategic Policy and Planning Department based in Grand Turk previously had just two members, but over the past year four more members have been added.

As well as Forbes and Smith the team includes statistician Sabrina Williams, statistician Edward Hall, mapping technician Alex Bennett and statistical technician Varlene Aristile.

“These young TC Islanders have been charged with helping us to develop a sustainable statistics department,” Forbes said.

“We want to make sure that whatever statistics we produce, it is

Website designer Anthony Smith takes press through the website’s features

using methodology that is sound, and we are following all the international standards.”

While in Providenciales this week the team also collected prices of groceries, rent and other essential living costs for a consumer price

index.

Forbes also revealed that population projection will be online by December.

Analysis of the data will published in upcoming editions the Weekly News.

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Mourning the loss of a religious leader TCI citizens mourned this week after renowned religious leader, motivational speaker and writer, Dr Myles Munroe, died in a plane crash in the Bahamas.

Munroe, 60, and his wife were among the passengers that were killed when the plane struck a crane at a ship yard near Grand Bahama International Airport on Sunday (November 9).

On Monday the Premier’s Officer

issued condolences and a tribute to Munroe.

It read: “The Turks and Caicos Islands Government extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, members of the Bahamas Faith Ministries International and the entire Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the tragic death of Dr Myles Monroe, his wife and the other passengers and crew, who fell victim to a plane crash over Grand

Motivational speaker Myles Munroe with Premier Rufus Ewing

Bahama yesterday evening.

“The people of the Turks and Caicos Islands joins the world on this sad occasion in remembering the life of a spiritual leader, motivator and counsellor, who positively influenced the lives of many nations and who through his ministry won many souls for Christ.

“Our thoughts are with our sisters and brothers of our neighbouring Bahamas as they try to come to grips with such a profound loss.”

The founder of Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI) and Myles Munroe International (MMI) touched many lives when he gave a presentation in the TCI in March 2012.

He spoke to about 300 people gathered for the first National Leadership Conference at the Community Fellowship Centre.

The though-provoking presentation was on the topic ‘Discovering your inherent leadership potential’.

“Trapped in every follower is a hidden leader,” he told attendees.

The speaker outlined what he called quintessential truths about leaders - that they think differently, they work together, they are persistent, they surround themselves with leaders and leadership is never

Dr Munroe presents former Governor Ric Todd with two of his books

about you it is about the team.

During his speech Munroe chided former Governor Ric Todd and told him to focus on people, not paper.

He underscored the importance of having prepared people placed in positions of leadership.

Otherwise what you end up is people with responsibility, but no real leadership skills, power, but no vision and authority, but no character, he said.

At the end of his presentation, Munroe presented the Governor with two of his books ‘The spirit of leadership’ and ‘The burden of freedom’.

Born Myles Egbert Munroe in 1954 in Nassau, Bahamas, Munroe grew up poor in a family of 11 children.

He became a Christian during his

teenage years, later attending Oral Roberts University (ORU) where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts, Education, and Theology in 1978 and a Master’s degree in administration from the University of Tulsa in 1980.

Munroe was also the recipient of honorary doctoral degrees from various schools of higher education and served as an adjunct professor of the Graduate School of Theology at ORU. He was the author and co-author numerous books and Biblical-related study guides as well as a featured speaker on motivational and Biblestudy recordings.

His wife, Ruth Munroe, served as co-pastor with him at BFMI. Together, the couple had two children, Myles Jr and a daughter, Charisa.

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Drug and alcohol awareness The Turks and Caicos Drug Prevention Foundation is a non-profit organisation with a mission to create awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. For more information call (649) 246-2526.

Drinking levels among youth THE 2006 National Secondary School Survey under the topic ‘Integrated risk behaviour: Drug consumption and sexual behaviour’ provided the following results: About 70.4 percent of first form students and 70.1 percent of second to fifth form students reported alcohol consumption in their lifetime.

Thirty-five percent of first form students and 46 percent of second to fifth form students reported alcohol consumption with the past 12 months.

Lastly during the past 30 days 53 percent of first form students and 28.5 percent of second to fifth form students reported drinking alcoholic beverages.

Consequences of underage drinking Youths who drink alcohol are more likely to experience the following: • School problems, such as higher absence and poor or failing grades.

• Social problems, such as fighting and lack of participation in youth activities.

• Legal problems, such as arrest for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk.

• Physical problems, such as hangovers or illnesses.

• Unwanted, unplanned, and unprotected sexual activity.

• Disruption of normal growth and sexual development.

• Physical and sexual assault.

• Higher risk for suicide and homicide.

• Alcohol-related car crashes and other unintentional injuries, such as burns, falls, and drowning.

• Memory problems.

• Abuse of other drugs.

• Changes in brain development that may have lifelong effects.

• Death from alcohol poisoning.

• In general, the risk of youth experiencing these problems is greater for those who binge drink than for those who do not binge drink.

• Binge drinking is associated with many health problems, including: • Unintentional injuries (car crashes, falls, burns, drowning).

• Intentional injuries (firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence).

• Alcohol poisoning.

• Sexually transmitted diseases.

• Unintended pregnancy.

• Children born with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

• High blood pressure, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

• Liver disease.

• Neurological damage.

• Sexual dysfunction.

• Poor control of diabetes.

• Youths who start drinking before age 15 years are five times more likely to develop alcohol dependence or abuse later in life than those who begin drinking at or after age 21 years.

Prevention of underage drinking Reducing underage drinking will require community-based efforts to monitor the activities of youth and decrease youth access to alcohol.

The department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence is the leading organisation facilitating prevention and treatment of these issues in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

With branches in each island assistance is merely a call away.

For aid in Grand Turk and Salt Cay please call 338-3613, South Caicos call 338-6301, Providenciales, North and Middle Caicos call 338-4737.

Look out for more on drug and alcohol awareness in the Weekly News every month.

Digicel head of marketing Ava-Dayne Fulford with KB Home Centre’s Manish Uttamchandani and Pavan Uttamchandani

Digicel launches Christmas cash giveaway ON TUESDAY (November 11) Digicel launched its ‘Come Together this Christmas’ promotion in its Providenciales store.

The festive promotion allows customers who purchase select Samsung and DL Smartphone models to automatically enter a $10,000 cash giveaway.

Five lucky customers will win $1,000 each with one lucky customer walking away with the grand prize of $5,000.

For prepaid customers, topping up also gives them a chance to win fantastic weekly prizes from bonus credit, cash, phones and two grand prize giveaways of a home makeover courtesy of Digicel and their partner KB Homes Centre.

Head of marketing Ava-Dayne Fulford said: “Several persons will become winners through our

promotions which at Christmas time are always geared towards making persons happy and allowing them to ‘Come together’ with family and friends in a more meaningful way.”

Also this week Digicel and InterCaribbean Airways presented a prize to the October ‘Text to Win’ winner.

The companies have teamed up to give customers the opportunity to walk away with a roundtrip ticket and spending money to popular destinations - the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica.

In October Sara Divert, a student at the TCI Community College, walked away with the second of the three prizes – a roundtrip ticket to Haiti and $500 cash.

All customers have to do is text ‘play’ to 7171 from their Digicel phone for a chance of winning the

grand prize.

The cost to play is $0.75 per text.

Games run for a month long period.

Currently the game for a roundtrip ticket to Jamaica and $500 cash is live and will end on November 30.

Fulford said: “This partnership with InterCaribbean Airways gives our customers the opportunity to walk away with a very exciting prize package of a trip plus spending money.

“I’m sure this will come in handy for a number of persons who would love a Christmas trip back home or someone who wants a nice getaway vacation – either way, it’s a great package.”

Yvonne Rankine of InterCaribbean Airways added: “InterCaribbean likes to be associated with winners and we are happy to be able to present Sara with her prize and we hope she enjoys her trip.”

Fun fairs for Universal Children’s Day A SERIES of fun days will take place up and down the country over the coming Saturdays in celebration of Universal Children’s Day. The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs is hosting the events and other activities to recognise the international event.

Universal Children’s Day is celebrated each year on November 20 and this year’s theme is ‘Stop the Violence against Children’.

According to a Government press release: “Universal Children’s Day is not simply just a day to celebrate children for who they are, but to bring about awareness to communities and children around the world that have succumbed to violence in forms of abuse, exploitation and discrimination.”

It was first established by the United Nations (UN) in 1954 in an effort to promote the welfare of children everywhere and to encourage understanding between children all over the world.

The day also celebrates when the Declaration of the Rights of the Child was adopted in 1959 and the Convention of the Rights of the Child in 1989.

As the primary agency responsible for child care and protection the Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs decided to recognise the day.

It hopes to help shine a much stronger light on the millions of children in every country and at every level of society who are victims of violence and abuse.

“Violence against children takes many forms, including domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, physical and emotional abuse, child trafficking, child labour, and harsh disciplinary practices,” the release said.

“Such violence can inflict both physical and psychological harm and damage to children.”

The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children is celebrated on

the same day and is an opportunity for all sectors of society to work together to end violence against children.

On Saturday (November 15) fun day concerts will take place in Grand Turk at the library tennis court from 1pm and in Salt Cay at the salt Shed from 2pm.

On Saturday, November 22, celebrations will take place in South Caicos at the Regatta Village from 10am and in Providenciales at the ballpark from 9am.

The final concert will be held in Middle Caicos at the Conch Bar Community Centre from 10am.

This Sunday (November 16) church services for Universal Children’s Day will be held in churches across the country.

On Monday and Tuesday (November 17 and 18) there will be child abuse analysis workshops in Providenciales and Grand Turk.

And on November 20 there will be school devotions and a national day of prayer.

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Pickup truck donation for charity work THE TCI’s Salvation Army now has a pickup truck to use for daily collections and deliveries, thanks to power company FortisTCI. The truck, which was once a part of the FortisTCI fleet, will help the Salvation Army to take care of their day-to-day tasks which typically involves moving large amounts of donated goods.

In a press release Devon Cox, FortisTCI vice president of transmission and distribution, said: “We enjoy giving back to the community and embrace the work of organisations such as the Salvation Army.

“We know that they will take this donation and do even more amazing work throughout the Islands.”

The gold 2009 Ford F-150 was turned over to the Salvation Army in front of the FortisTCI building at the end of September 22.

Cox and Allan Robinson, vice

president of customer and corporate services, presented the keys to the Salvation Army’s Captain Derick Miller.

Process of all the documents for the transfer was completed on Wednesday (November 12).

Captain Miller plans to use the truck for transporting goods, emergency items and food, as well as picking up donations and transporting Salvation Army workers and volunteers to various events.

He said: “It’s through donations like these that the Salvation Army can continue to do the work it does in aiding the community.

“We appreciate the assistance that FortisTCI has given us, and we’re glad to have their partnership in this regard.”

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Devon Cox, FortisTCI vice president of transmission and distribution, the Salvation Army’s Captain Derick Miller and Allan Robinson, FortisTCI vice president of customer and corporate services

The TCI family store and drop off location is based at Graceway Shopping Centre.

Store hours are Monday to Wednesday, 10am until 2pm, Friday, 10am until 5pm, and Saturday, 9am until 1am.

For more information on pick-ups or drop off people can contact 4319711 or 431-6802.

Medical institution partners with TCI Community College THE TCI Hospital has joined forces with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to create more opportunities for healthcare students.

The two institutions plan to develop instructional programmes with hands-on clinical and practical experience outside the classroom.

The collaboration will also strengthen respective research efforts, pave the way for international

accreditation, and support efforts to achieve and maintain excellence.

Jill Magri, chief executive officer of the country’s two medical facilities, said: “Hospital staff will have the opportunity to impress upon young, bright minds that TCI Hospital is a great place to practice, while the country will benefit from having more Turks and Caicos Islanders employed at both of our facilities.”

Masters and PhD courses up for grabs SCHOLARSHIPS for Masters and PhD courses in the UK are available next year, thanks to a programme from the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

The UK government funded programme invites anyone permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country to apply.

Postgraduate students must have interest in education, health, economic growth and the private sector, governance and conflict, climate and environment, water and sanitation, food and nutrition, or humanitarian disasters and

emergencies.

Applications should be made to the TCI’s Ministry of Education before Tuesday, December 2, this year and at http://bit.ly/cscukapply.

All applicants must be available to start their academic studies in the United Kingdom in September or October 2015 and must also hold a degree of upper second class honours standard or above).

A list of institutions that have agreed to offer part funded scholarships in 2015 to 2016 is available at http://bit.ly/cscuk-ukuniversities.

She added: “These programmes will also develop nursing candidates that can support the Ministry of Health’s clinics, in addition to private community provider clinics.

“The affiliation agreement is an essential brick in the foundation to build local capacity for a better health care system for the Turks and Caicos Islands”.

Hubert Fulford, academic dean of the TCICC, said he is extremely pleased with the affiliation agreement which formalises the college’s relationship with TCI Hospital.

“Through this agreement with TCI Hospital, we can offer our students an even wider range of learning opportunities.

“The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College has been committed to building partnerships with community providers; the TCI Hospital is a welcomed partner.

“Their physicians and health care practitioners and other professionals will be excellent mentors for our students.”

The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday (November 12) at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre.

Bringing remarks were Akierra Missick, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports, Culture and Library Services, president of the TCI Community College Lee Ingham and John Hyland, legal counsel and board member of InterHealth Canada (TCI).

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Upon explaining tragedy

By Charvis Ferguson

How do you approach a wilted rose?

With memory of beauty and fragrance?

Or do you stand at a distance?

Noses turned at wilted petals that bend with frost in new directions dried earth lay at her frozen feet acting confident with protection.

Water seldom visits here, some say she is stolen others claim her beauty is without repair.

But I bet you stand firmly with reproach Hands in your pocket forgetting who was the first to pick from that rose bush.

Her petals were soft, pied light pink, dappled with white and a hint of red.

She was unique but the thorns were still sharp locked tightly around her heart forbidding many from entering.

Remember how those roses smelled?

When you would rub them across your lover’s body telling her she was one of the few who knew about your beloved rose bush.

But neglect only caused petals to wither and young boys picked from that rose bush

all for themselves.

Way before she was ready to be uprooted.

And you stood there firmly with reproach and hands in your pocket as these young boys defiled every branch of her picking her flowers to dash her petals along roadsides, or in muddy lanes filled with used wrappers and shattered glass.

I bet you smile when you see that wilted rose thinking of her golden glory, glittering in the early months awaiting to be clipped down and placed on your pedestal.

But that rose has been cut too early fading away this December at the mercy of her admirers, who once treasured her elegance, her curves and grace.

Her fragrance has been snuffed, only to be placed on the women of the ones who adored her.

She is now old news, mythical, folklore the kind of stories we tell our children.

Yet She stands alone in his garden and he watches, standing firm with reproach, hands in his pocket As his Rose continues to wilt.

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Thaymara Garcia from Cuba

Carla Alvarez from Cuba

Fashion designer Kazz Forbes

Lakeisha Curry from Bahamas

Saneta Kerr from Jamaica

Designer Kazz shines at international showcase A TALENTED TCI fashion designer wowed attendees with his spectacular collection at an international showcase in Nassau, Bahamas, last week.

Kazz Forbes and his label, Saint George Fashion House (SGFH), delivered a highly praised fashion presentation at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS).

The two day extravaganza was held on Friday (November 7) and Saturday (November 8) and featured designers from Bermuda, Cuba, Jamaica, Nigeria, the Bahamas and the United States of America.

They presented an array of haute couture, prêt a porter, resort wear and swimwear collections at the historical Fort Charlotte.

Event producer Owen Bethel said: “I was very impressed with the degree that Kazz Forbes, with his

line Saint George Fashion House, has come since I’ve witnessed his debut in New York in 2011.

“The production that he made here at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase; in one word, incredible!

“I think he has grown and with that I can only see a tremendous future ahead for him.”

He added: “The collection really showed elegance, red carpet and haute couture straight through.

“The choice of fabrics, the intricate embellishments and craftsmanship, the concept that he had in his collection really showed a well thought through; a very detailed meticulous approach to fashion and I can only wish him the best in all his endeavours in the future and the world of fashion.

“He should go very far and we will be here to support him.”

Closing the designers’ exhibition, Saint George Fashion House presented a strategic spectrum of haute couture, prêt-a-porter and red carpet designs.

The majority featured Forbes’ signature of elaborate and elegant hand beaded embellishments with sparkling glass beads and rhinestones, and other intricate works done by hand.

Mae Wayne, publisher and editor in chief of SHE Caribbean Magazine, said: “The line from Saint George Fashion House by Kazz Forbes was presented on the runway like a fashion story.

“An editorial well put together, crisp and dream like. A story of balance full of the splendour of Caribbean colours.”

Since 2008, Islands of the World Fashion Showcase has held to the

platform it was charged by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its promotion of cultural diversity, and as a means to bring value-added levels of production to the fledgling fashion industries in developing nations.

Forbes said: “Presenting at Islands of the World Fashion Showcase was indeed an honour and I will like to again express heartfelt thanks to IWFS organisers for choosing me as a guest designer and to Digicel TCI telecommunications for funding part of the collection and for supporting all my endeavours; even before the inception of Saint George Fashion House.”

He added: “I had a great time working and socialising with the organisers, models and hair and makeup teams.

“Everyone involved were so full of enthusiasm and the hospitality received alone made my entire experience beyond amazing.

“I’m extremely excited about the future of Saint George Fashion House and my career in fashion design.”

He said that he was proud to see 15-year-old TCI model Je’Cannya Garland taking part in the showcase.

“Working with her and seeing her take instructions from other participating designers and walking the catwalk made me realize even more that our country is so full of great young talents, and the importance of bringing awareness to the unfortunate lack of opportunities being generated for talent development in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Forbes collections can be found online at www. saintgeorgefashionhouse.com.

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What’s your mouth really saying?

Part two FOLLOWING on from my last column, this piece continues to look at issues you might be experiencing in your mouth and their wider implications for your general health.

Ulcers/recurrent sores:

Stress, compromised immunity (common), oral cancer (less common but serious) When an open sore in the mouth doesn’t go away within a week or two, it always warrants visiting a dentist or doctor.

Although it is common to suffer from mouth ulcers when we are

stressed and our immune system is suppressed, if a problem area persists, this should be checked.

Look out for raised sores with red or white borders as well as bleeding and numbness.

More than 30,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year, most over the age of 60.

Cases are often detected late and if you are a smoker your risk is increased.

Bleeding gums: Gum disease

It is estimated that gum disease affects more than 50 percent of the population.

Bleeding gums during or after brushing - as well as bad breath - can be a sign that you have gingivitis,

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which is inflammation of the gums.

If left untreated, a condition called periodontitis can develop - an infection of the tissues and bones that support teeth and hold them in place.

In severe cases, this can cause the bone in the jaw to decay, small spaces to open up between the gum and teeth and ultimately, teeth can become lose and fall out.

Gum disease has also been linked to other serious health problems such as heart disease, strokes, cancer and diabetes.

Please note that bleeding gums and gum disease are more common during pregnancy so it is wise to ensure you continue with your regular dental check-ups at this time.

Flattened, worn teeth: Stress

Grinding your teeth at night (bruxism) can often be a sign of emotional or psychological stress which can manifest itself when we are asleep.

Many people are surprised when they learn that they are tooth-grinders but dentists will normally recognise

this straight away by the texture and consequential flatness of the teeth.

Symptoms of bruxism include unexplained jaw ache and headaches.

To prevent damage to teeth, sufferers can have custom-made mouth guards made by dental

professionals to relieve the symptoms and protect teeth at night.

This is just a very brief guide.

In all these cases, or if you are experiencing any other concerning symptoms, visit your dentist for a professional examination.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Investing quality time in your children THERE’S a currency that never fluctuates in value that’s never traded on the international monetary exchange - that currency is ‘quality time’.

Parents must view themselves as investors and their children as investments.

How much quality time that’s invested in their children will determine the return that they get on their investment.

The current economic state puts many single parents at a disadvantage who have to juggle two or as many as three jobs to make ends meet which leaves little or no time to spend with their children.

In some cases, children are literally raising themselves. This is no way to get a good return on your investment.

Other investors such as the peers of children or adults with bad habits in the community are left to invest time in your children and believe you me; it’s a currency with no face value.

Parents should teach their

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children to have scruples and be productive citizens within the community.

Adequate time needs to be invested and with consistency. Too many children have told me that they seldom speak to or spend any time with their parents.

Respect for law and authority was

never taught and the police are seen as the enemy. It’s no surprise that many of these same children eventually embrace a life of criminality.

Children need proper guidance and should never be left unsupervised for long periods of time and especially done so with great frequency.

Just like in the world of business, where an investor cannot manage a business on his own, the inclusion of partners is heavily sought after.

Parents should call on other relatives to chip in to ensure that quality time is invested in their children.

The police have initiated the DARE programme and the Youth Department has re-launched the Cadet Programme. There are other programmes launched by persons from within our community.

All of these positive and time engaging programmes are excellent sources for ensuring that quality time will be invested in your children.

Some of these programmes are in need of adequate funding and you don’t have to be a parent to make a

difference.

In some cases the situation can be a bit more complex but we must ensure that more children don’t fall by the way side.

Let us all agree to start investing more quality time in our children.

I will conclude this topic next week with examples of investing quality time in your children and the benefits of those examples.

This weekly column is written as part of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force’s crime prevention initiative.

For more crime prevention tips, security awareness tips and home safety reminders, please log on to www.tcipolice.tc or www.facebook.com/RTCIPF

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Skincare remedies from your kitchen – Part two SOMETIMES achieving fabulous skin is as easy as opening your refrigerator or pantry and whipping up a quick concoction for your face or body.

There are tonnes of recipes out there, sample a few and you’ll be sure to find some you’ll love.

Try them once or twice a week and over time you will notice results.

Note: It is always best to test any new products on a small area of skin to check for sensitivity and allergies.

Papaya facial for acne

In a small bowl mash a few chunks of fresh papaya until spreadable and apply to clean skin.

Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Pat dry and moisturise skin.

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GARDENING is a great way to stay active and have fun in the sun. But many gardeners sustain injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how.

The right moves

Use the right moves to lighten the load on your back. Kneel, don’t bend, to plant.

Change your body position often.

Take frequent breaks.

Alternate between light and heavy chores. Drink lots of water. And most importantly, loosen-up before you start out.

Eat one banana (wasting is bad) and rub the inside of the peel in small circular motions all over the face.

Leave it on for at least 30 minutes, rinse off, pat dry and moisturise.

Olive oil and egg yolk hydrating face mask

Stretch before you start

Coconut oil dry skin remedy

Coconut oil is a great moisturiser for the face and skin. It has sufficient amounts of fatty acid that make up for any loss of moisture from the skin.

It works best if applied at bedtime and left on overnight. Massage it gently onto all dry areas and wash it off in the morning; repeat nightly.

Refreshing green tea toner

This amazing toner is full of antioxidants which are very helpful to the skin. It works wonders on weary skin making it feel rejuvenated and refreshed.

To make it you will need one cup of boiling water, one green tea teabag and a clean spray bottle.

Directions - brew the tea and when cool, add it to your spray bottle.

Mist directly onto skin one to two times per day after cleansing.

If the mixture feels too strong on the skin, you can dilute it to your liking.

This affordable and easy to make toner is perfect for oily and acne prone skin.

Lemon is a natural astringent which can kill acne causing bacteria, strip skin of excess oils and even tighten large pores.

Directions - Use the ratio of 1:2 of fresh squeezed lemon juice to water. Add it to a clean spray bottle and spritz onto face one to two times per day after cleansing.

bend at the waist and reach toward your toes. Hold for 15 seconds.

Enjoy, and plant and rake without the ache!

Weekly Recipe

Warm up

Banana peel acne treatment

Blend or beat one teaspoon of olive oil with two egg yolks until completely combined.

Apply to skin and cover with a warm towel, leave on for five to 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water. This mask is best done before bedtime.

The egg yolks have vitamin A that controls the shedding of the skin and makes it soft and smooth.

BY Dr Craig Zavitz

Plant and rake without the ache

Before you begin any physical activity, warming up is a key factor in preventing injury.

Take a walk, even on the spot. Ten to 15 minutes should do it. Don’t forget to lift your knees and gently swing your arms.

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To plant and rake without the ache, do each of these stretches five times. Don’t bounce, jerk or strain.

Stretches should be gentle and should not cause pain.

Upper Body

YOUR SIDES: Extend your right arm over your head. Bend to the left from the waist, hold for 15 seconds and repeat on the other side.

YOUR ARMS AND SHOULDERS: Hug yourself snugly.

Slowly rotate at the waist as far as is comfortable to the left, then to the right.

YOUR BACK: In a seated position, bend forward from the hips, keeping your head down. Reach for the ground.

Lower Body

YOUR THIGHS: Face a wall or tree and support yourself against it with one arm. Bend your right knee and grasp your ankle or pant leg with your left hand. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat on the other side.

YOUR HAMSTRINGS: Stand.

Reach your hands to the sky, then

Bacon-pear macaroni and cheese INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces dried elbow macaroni (2 cups) or other short tubular pasta (2 1/3 cups) • 6 slices bacon • 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon dry mustard • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 2 1/2 cups whole milk • 6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, rind removed and shredded • 8 ounce package cream cheese, cubed and softened • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar • 2 red and/or green pears, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese

METHOD

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to hot pan; cover to keep warm. Set aside.

• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, turning once.

• Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving three tablespoons bacon

drippings in skillet. Crumble and set aside. Reserve three tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.

• Cook onion and garlic in bacon drippings over medium heat for 30 seconds. Stir in flour, dry mustard and pepper. Add milk all at once.

• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat. Add smoked Gouda cheese and cream cheese; cook and stir until almost melted.

• Pour cheese sauce over the cooked pasta. Stir in oregano and all but two tablespoons of the crumbled bacon. Transfer mixture to an ungreased to two-quart rectangular baking dish; cover with foil. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 25 minutes.

• Meanwhile, melt butter in a clean, large skillet. Stir in brown sugar; add pear slices.

• Cook, turning occasionally, until pears are tender, about six to eight minutes. Remove from heat.

• Remove foil from the baking dish.

Stir about half of the cooked, sliced pears into the macaroni and cheese.

• Spoon the remaining pear slices atop macaroni and cheese; sprinkle with parmesan and reserved crumbled bacon.

• Return to oven and bake five minutes or until parmesan has softened. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

• Recipe courtesy of www.recipe.com

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Bahamas PM “shocked and saddened” by tragic passing of prominent pastor Myles Munroe PRIME Minister Perry Christie says the late Dr. Myles Munroe, leader of Bahamas Faith Ministries International Fellowship, was the conscience of the nation.

The statement was published shortly after news broke on Sunday that Munroe, his wife and six others including senior vice president of Bahamas Faith Ministries and pastor, Richard Pinder, were killed when their plane crashed in Grand Bahama.

Christie said he was “shocked and saddened by the sudden and tragic passing of Rev. Dr. Myles Munroe, his wife and seven other people”.

Munroe, 60, an internationally known author, bible teacher, governmental consultant and leadership mentor, was heading to the 2014 Global Leadership Forum in Grand Bahama.

“It is utterly impossible to measure the magnitude of Dr. Munroe’s loss to The Bahamas and to the world. He was indisputably one of the most globally recognizable religious figures our nation has ever produced,” the Prime Minister said.

He noted that Munroe’s fame as an ambassador for the Christian ministry preceded him wherever in the world he travelled.

The Prime Minister also referred to the late leader as “a towering force who earned the respect and admiration not only of Christian adherents but of secular leaders both here at home and around the world”.

“He was regarded by a great many persons as the Conscience of The

Daphne Campbell, a member of the Florida House of Representatives, who is of Haitian descent, is not pleased with the immigration policies of the Bahamas.

Myles Munroe was an internationally known author, bible teacher, governmental consultant and leadership mentor.

Nation. Certainly, he was among the most defining and influential spiritual leaders of the modern Bahamas and, I daresay, of the wider world of Christian evangelism as well.”

He said although he disagreed with Munroe on some matters, he regarded him as both a personal friend and spiritual mentor.

“I leaned on his counsel in a number of important matters, most recently in the consultations with religious leaders on the pending constitutional bills, a process in which he took an enthusiastic and constructive part, helping even to redraft one of the bills that had met with a great deal of public controversy,” Christie added.

The Bahamas Ministry of Transport and Aviation reported that the Lear 36 executive jet departed the Lynden Pindling International airport in Nassau shortly after 4pm on Sunday for the Grand Bahama International airport.

The plane crashed while making an approach for landing, one hour later.

A full investigation into the cause of the crash is expected to begin on Monday.

The tragedy occurred as people were gathering in Grand Bahama for Monroe’s 2014 Global Leadership forum.

The forum is scheduled to continue as planned. (CMC)

Caribbean freedom of movement woes undermining CARICOM credibility – La Rocque SECRETARY General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin La Rocque, says problems related to the freedom of movement across the region have undermined the credibility of the regional body.

La Rocque, in an address at the University of Guyana’s graduation ceremony on the weekend acknowledged the difficulties facing Caribbean nationals.

“I am acutely aware of the difficulties still being experienced at ports of entry in some of our member states by those who seek to exercise their rights of free movement and to hassle-free travel…..all CARICOM nationals have the right to an automatic stay of six months, subject only to circumscribed exceptions….”

He said the problems are being addressed and “all the enabling structures in place, and see them fully, consistently and equitably

enacted, enforced and implemented”.

He added that the region must remember the outcome of the case involving Jamaican Shanique Myrie and stated that the training of the relevant points of entry officials is continuing in order to minimise the difficulties.

La Rocque, also urged the graduating class of 2014 to remain committed to the region, noting that while there are opportunities beyond the Caribbean, it is now possible to “serve the wider world from right here in our community”, given the advances in technology.

In making reference to the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas that provides for the free movement of skilled CARICOM nationals, the Secretary General encouraged the graduates to apply for the CARICOM Skills certificate.

“Just remember that you are fortunate in another way as

CARICOM nationals. Now that you are university graduates, you should apply for your CARICOM skills certificate in order to seek professional opportunities in any of the twelve countries currently participating in the CSME (Caribbean Single Market and Economy).”

Another matter of concern highlighted by the Secretary General was that of the admission of nonUniversity of the West Indies (UWI) graduates to the law schools of the Council of Legal Education (CLE).

He said the limited spaces available for those who did not graduate from UWI “constrain the ambitions of many aspiring lawyers in the region, including LL.B graduates of UG (University of Guyana.”

“The Government of Guyana has brought this matter to the attention of the Conference of Heads of Government.”

Florida politician calls for boycott of Bahamas A FLORIDA lawmaker of Haitian descent vowed this week to stop at nothing until tourists and international businesses boycott this country because of controversial immigration policies that came into effect on November 1.

Daphne Campbell, Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, spoke in Florida about the matter during a press conference broadcast on Channel 7 news yesterday.

At one point during the conference, she exclaimed: “Boycott Bahamas! Boycott Bahamas to end discrimination against Haitian children!”

Proclaiming to be a “voice for the voiceless,” Mrs Campbell later told this newspaper that she took her position after seeing a video showing Haitian children facing deportation to Haiti being led away during recent immigration arrests.

Distressed Haitian parents in Florida showed her the video, along with other “alarming” photos, she said.

She said Bahamian government officials have one week to apologise and reverse the new policies, or she will travel here with a delegation to address them face-to-face.

She also pledged to be persistent in raising awareness around the world about the “injustices” performed in this country as long as the immigration policies remain unchanged.

She said she will hold another press conference in a week if officials here do not reverse the policies.

Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell dismissed her threats yesterday.

“She’s a fool,” he said when contacted for comment. “Anyone who talks about boycotting the Bahamas, I can’t have any time for them. That’s absolute rot.

It’s amazing the stupidity that’s circulating around this. It’s just astounding.”

He later noted in a statement that her claims about Haitian children being mistreated here are false.

Mrs Campbell said Haitian parents in Florida, expressing their distress over recent immigration apprehensions in this country, have been overcome with emotion as they seek her help even while she campaigns for re-election.

“I got the information from a group of Haitian parents who came to my office in alarming and overwhelming distress,” she said. “I was preparing my campaign for my re-election.

Even though I have a very nasty opponent, I put everything on the side to make sure my office wrote a letter to the Bahamian government, the prime minister of the Bahamas and we even reached out to the consulate in Miami. Plenty people came to my office to complain with videos and pictures.”

“I call on President Obama, Governor (Rick) Scott and the people who are supposed to make sure the voice of the voiceless are heard; we must boycott Bahamas.”

Asked how she planned to succeed in her efforts, she said: “We will do as much we can. I am a lawmaker.

I could slap Bahamas with a law in Florida.”

“I will get all my colleagues with me,” she added. “I will get elected officials. We have Cuban elected officials with us supporting that initiative because it involves every culture, everybody who understands the meaning of children.”

She said children born in the Bahamas should never be deported.

“To me it is very unfair (to deport them),” she said. “It’s an injustice. . .for them to be deported to a country they don’t know, a country they can’t speak the language of, with no one to take care of them, to be deported – that’s terrible.”

“Bahamian culture has been doing this for years,” she continued.

“I think they have no heart of God of all.” (Tribune242)

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28.5 million Latin American and Caribbean nationals live outside of home countries — study A hug from a supporter for FNM leader Dr. Hubert Minnis. The current FNM leader is still very popular and has a lot more experience than his opponent.

Minnis ‘has advantage’ in leadership battle FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson this week said that FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis “has an advantage” over Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner in their battle for the party’s top post.

Mr Watson, a senior member of the Free National Movement, said it would take “a mistake” on Dr Minnis’ part for Mrs Butler-Turner to “catch him up.”

Speaking with The Tribune on Monday, Mr Watson said Mrs ButlerTurner has “political acumen.”

However, he said, Dr Minnis has an advantage because he has held the post since 2012 and has had more time to campaign.

“I think Minnis has a chance of beating her,” Mr Watson said. “The

truth is Dr Minnis started his campaign a long time ago. I don’t know if (Mrs Butler-Turner) is able to make up the ground. She’s doing well, but I’m not sure. I think she has an uphill battle.

“I think they’re both working very hard, but right now it’s going to take a mistake (from) Dr Minnis for Mrs Butler-Turner to catch him up. Right now it seems that he has the lead.”

Last month Mrs Butler-Turner officially declared her intent to run against Dr Minnis for the party’s top post.

She said although she was “grateful” for Dr Minnis’ services, the government needed to be corralled by a “firm leader of the opposition who will keep both eyes on them inside and outside Parliament.”

ABOUT 28.5 million Latin American and Caribbean people live outside the countries where they were born, 70 per cent of them in the United States, while a majority of the immigrant population of 7.6 million people originated from other countries in the region, according to a new study by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

The document, titled Trends and Patterns in Latin American and Caribbean Migration in 2010 and Challenges for a Regional Agenda and published today, concludes that emigration to destinations outside the region declined between 2000 and 2010 (based on census data) while intraregional migration flows have grown.

The 28.5 million Latin American and Caribbean emigrants represent four per cent of the region’s total population, exceeding the 26 million emigrants registered in censuses from the year 2000. With regard to their native countries, 11.8 million come from Mexico (40 per cent of the total), with Colombia lagging far behind with two million emigrants and El Salvador with 1.3 million.

In terms of destination countries, the United States ranks first as home to 20.8 million Latin American and Caribbean emigrants (70 per cent of the total), which includes nearly all of the 12 million Mexicans who live outside their country. Spain is the

second most-common destination with 2.4 million people (eight per cent of the total).

Meanwhile, the immigrant population living in Latin America and the Caribbean is estimated at 7.6 million people, which is the equivalent of just 1.1 per cent of the region’s total. Of those, a majority were born in other countries of the region (intraregional migration).

The study emphasises that migratory flows within the region rose at an annual rate of nearly 3.5 per cent between 2000 and 2010, marking an acceleration from the previous 20 years when they grew at a pace of roughly one per cent. Argentina, Venezuela, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic concentrated the greatest number of these people.

The number of immigrants who were born outside the region fell between 2000 and 2010 in Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and Uruguay, which indicates that in those cases the arrival of immigrants did not compensate for the mortality rate or that group’s re-emigration.

In contrast, in other countries the presence of this group of immigrants increased, such as in the Dominican Republic (11.3 per cent), Bolivia (7.4 per cent), Mexico (7.1 per cent) and Panama (6.2 per cent).

The document indicates that immigration from overseas, especially on the part of Spaniards,

would have intensified during recent years due to the global economic crisis, but it was still a far cry from the high rate of Latin American and Caribbean emigration to Europe.

With regard to returning migrants, the document cites 2010 census figures from six countries with available data. The greatest flows were seen in Mexico (860,000 people, a number that could possibly include forced repatriations), while only about 100,000 people returned to their places of origin in the other nations being studied.

This report analyses a sample of 10 countries in the region whose 2010 census data was available by early 2014 in the data bank of ECLAC’s research project called Investigation of International Migration in Latin America (IMILA). In some cases, these statistics are complemented by others from the United Nations Population Division and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

In light of the dynamism that continues to be seen in migration in Latin America and the Caribbean, the report signals that intergovernmental forums -- both in and outside the region -- are including in their agendas a common stance to defend migrants’ human rights and reject the restrictive, unilateral measures used by some developed countries that are destinations for Latin American and Caribbean emigrants.

Antigua opposition wants National Hero status awarded to Lester Bird reversed

The outbreak, which began last December, has caused an estimated 795,000 chikungunya cases in 37 countries and territories in the Western Hemisphere as of the end of October, said CDC in its latest update.

Chikungunya continues to spread across the Caribbean – CDC THE United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the chikungunya outbreak in Caribbean and Central and South American countries continues to spread with no sign of slowing down.

According to the CDC “the painful mosquito-borne disease will likely

continue to infect travelers to the region during the rest of this year and beyond”.

The outbreak, which began last December, has caused an estimated 795,000 chikungunya cases in 37 countries and territories in the Western Hemisphere as of the end of October, said CDC in its latest update.

THE opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) has launched a petition geared towards reversing the award of National Hero recently conferred on former Prime Minister Lester Bird.

In a release on Sunday, the UPP said it has been inundated with calls “demanding that action be taken to register our collective disgust” at the award conferred on Sir Lester during the 2014 Independence Ceremonial Parade November 3.

“The regime over which Lester Bird presided has been written about by credible and respected political analysts. Bird’s failure to take decisive legal action against these persons to clear his name points convincingly to his culpability in these unprecedented acts of corruption,” said former Prime Minster Baldwin Spencer.

The party plans to submit a signed petition to Governor General Sir Rodney Williams , in the hope that

The award of National Hero recently conferred on former Prime Minister Lester Bird.

he will reverse the former prime minister’s Most Exalted Order of National Hero award.

Bird, 76, was named a Knight of the Most Exalted Order of National Hero (KNH) “for his contribution to national development as an

outstanding sportsman, lawyer and parliamentarian for 43 years – including 10 years as prime minister.”

The event was boycotted by Spencer and members of his United Progressive Party (UPP). (CMC)

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Food and wine festival puts TCI on the culinary map

By Kandida Hariraj FOR the fourth year since its start, the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival continues to wow guests with epicurean excellence in its threeday festivities that brings together prominent local and international chefs, and renowned winemakers.

As the festival continues to impress and delight attendees, its name gains prominence in the culinary world, gathering great reviews in esteemed food magazines and distinguished publications, said Nikheel Advani co-chairman of the festival.

The events, which lasted from November 6 to 8, have once again received exceptional feedback and most of them were sold out within a few months.

Advani said that their committee is very proud of the growing food and beverage industry in the TCI and Caribbean, and is thrilled to be able to add this new label to the list of things that the country is well known for.

In an effort to grow the hospitality

Chefs and Lit’l Chefs prepare treats for the Food and Wine Paring event

and food industry in the TCI, the CFWF supports the Lit’l Chefs programme by training and involving them in activities such as this, so that the TCI can have its own local experts in the future.

Advani said: “Every dollar that

Patrons enjoy the first course at Coyaba Restaurant

we raise goes to charity; which is to promote these Lit’l Chefs and other young professionals in this business.”

Being involved in the weekend events gave the group of teenagers the exposure to meet world class

chefs and work with them; an opportunity only few can boast.

Attendees, along with enjoying the spectacular cuisine and wine, had the privilege of interacting with the guest personalities - a treat few similar festivals offer.

Guest chefs and winemakers This year’s guest chefs included famed David Lefevre and Leah Cohen from New York and Austria’s Hans Peter Haider who specialises in

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Vintners included Biodynamic winermaker Chris Benziger from Benziger Family Winery; Jay Schuppert from Cuvaison Estate WInes; Martin Salzl from Salzl Seewinkelhof and Scott and Lisa Jenkins from Duck Pond Cellars.

Events - Welcome dinner Newcomer restaurant Fire and Ice at Blue Haven along with guest chef David Lefevre hosted the welcome dinner which included dignitaries, and several return guests who flew down for the festivities.

Chris Benziger personally paired the wines to accompany the delectable five-course cuisine.

Women of Wine On Friday the second Women of Wine Luncheon was hosted by Kitchen 218 at the Beach House where guests spent the afternoon discovering wines and innovative dishes.

Gourmet Safari That evening the Gourmet Safari, which started the whole concept years ago, took guests on a culinary adventure to some of the finest restaurants in Providenciales.

Beginning at the Grace Bay Club guests enjoyed cocktails and wine, after which they were led by the energetic Junkanoo group to the Coyaba Restaurant for the first course.

Seven Stars Resort served the fish course, then a surprise diversion took the group to dine at the beautifully transformed construction site at

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Lastly, guests headed over to the Gansevoort to indulge in deliciously different flavours of ice-cream desserts.

Throughout the evening Cuvasion Estate Winery paired some of their most exclusive wines with the dishes.

Food and Wine Paring On Saturday West Bay Club hosted the food and wine tasting event which allowed guests to sample some amazing food prepared by the local chefs along with the assistance of the Lit’l Chefs.

With a picture perfect ocean view in sight guests moved through four suites enjoying parings of wine with seafood, meat, cheese and chocolate.

Tips about food and wine paring were given to the eager attendees who thoroughly enjoyed learning, as well as the treats.

Island Street Food Fair Festivities continued on Saturday afternoon with the Island Street Food Fair, allowing local restaurants to showcase their cuisine and the wider community a chance to join in the fun.

Set up under a large tent in Grace Bay, chefs from several local restaurants cooked up their specialties, allowing attendees to sample and vote for their favourite.

Among the local restaurants was the Lit’l Chefs who grilled and served from their own booth.

Pelican Bay was awarded Best Island Grilled ribs while Mr Grouper

Guests chefs, winemakers and partners are thrilled with another excellent festival

The Lit’l Chefs took on a booth of their own

took the title of Best Island Grilled Fish and Kalooki’s walked away with the plaque for Best Island Grilled Chicken.

An exciting grill-off competition between Pelican Bay and newly opened Kalooki’s presented judges with a difficult decision, since both were delicious.

Guests relish in the Food and Wine Paring event at the West Bay Club

However, Kalooki’s emerged the winner in the cook-off competition.

Dinner with/under the Stars The festivities came to an end on Saturday evening with a final Dinner under the Stars at the Grace Bay Club.

The luxurious setting around the

magnificently lit pool accommodated the intimate dinner with the featured chefs and winemakers, patrons, the Governor and committee members as the final gourmet delight.

Next year, for their fifth anniversary organisers plan on including a number of new surprises, while still keeping the events boutique.

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Entertainment Pink Floyd heading for first number one in 20 years PINK Floyd look set to achieve their first number one album in nearly 20 years with The Endless River, according to midweek figures from The Official Charts Company.

The album has sold more than 92,000 copies, putting it on course to become one of the fastest-selling albums of the year.

The band say it is likely to be their last studio album.

The Foo Fighters are currently in second place with Sonic Highways.

The US band’s eighth studio album looks set to be their tenth UK top 40 hit.

The Endless River is a tribute to Pink Floyd’s keyboard player Rick Wright, who died in 2008.

It is based on unreleased material from recording sessions for their 1994 number one album The Division Bell.

Wright, who was also a founding member of the band, appears on the record posthumously.

The album artwork for The Endless River was unveiled in London.

Pink Floyd guitarist and singer David Gilmour told the BBC 6 Music Wright was “underestimated by the public, by the media and by us at times I hate to say. I didn’t necessarily always give him his proper due.”

Bandmate, drummer Nick

Mason added the album “is a great opportunity to recognise, remember and maybe give some credit rather late on.”

Pink Floyd have previously achieved 27 top 40 albums, with five topping the album chart. Their last one was Pulse in 1995.

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Entertainment Marley places fifth on Forbes dead celebrities rich list 2014 – Jackson still number 1 Joan Rivers had been sedated during the procedure examining the back of her throat.

Rivers: Clinic cited for multiple failings THE New York clinic where Joan Rivers suffered a cardiac arrest during a medical procedure failed to follow standard protocols while treating her, state health investigators have said.

The comedian died on 4 September, aged 81, a week after she stopped breathing at the Yorkville Endoscopy centre.

A report released by the Department of Health cited multiple errors, including failing

to detect Rivers’ deteriorating vital signs during the procedure.

Negligence has not been alleged.

The New York medical examiner’s office ruled Rivers died of brain damage due to lack of oxygen during the procedure examining the back of her throat and vocal cords The death was classified as a “therapeutic complication”, meaning it was a known risk.

IN a replay of last year’s ranking, Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley has placed fifth on Forbes magazine’s top earning dead celebrity 2014 list, making him the only Caribbean star to shine among a galaxy dominated

by North American and British luminaries.

The enduring “One Love” singer is still earning steadily since his death from cancer at the age of 36 in 1981, with Forbes reporting bags and a line of fruit flavoured drinks, as well as the familiar T-shirts bearing the late music icon’s name.

The “Redemption Song” star has also sold well over 75 million albums in the past two decades, and hauled in US$20 million year-todate to secure fifth position on the 2014 rich list.

Like everyone else, Marley still has a way to go to catch up with firstplaced Michael Jackson, who was 50-years-old when he passed away

Bob Marley died from cancer at the age of 36 in 1981.

in 2009.

The King of Pop’s estate continued to rake in more money than most living celebrities, with earnings of a whopping US$140 million this year.

According to Forbes, MJ made almost three times as much as the late King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, who made US$55 million over the same 12-month period to land in second place.

This year, Jackson made a killing with his second posthumous

album release Xscape, while his standing was further reinforced by a holographic performance on stage at the Billboard Music Awards.

The late King of Pop has made US$700 million since his death five years ago.

Meanwhile, Presley’s rights were bought by Authentic Brands Group (ABG) last year for US$125 million, and his estate raked in a fortune from Graceland tourism and his music library.

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Cameron says Britain should not stay in EU ‘come what may’ PRIME Minister David Cameron said on Monday that Britain should not be willing to stay in the European Union “come what may”, as his main political rival said the promise of a referendum on membership of the bloc was creating uncertainty for businesses.

In a bid to quell dissent among his own lawmakers and win back voters who have defected to the anti-EU UK Independence Party, Cameron has pledged to renegotiate Britain’s EU ties before offering a membership referendum in 2017 if he is re-elected next year.

Opposition Labour leader Ed Miliband told business leaders that those who “flirt” with pulling Britain out of the EU were putting millions of jobs at risk by generating uncertainty.

But speaking at the same event, Cameron said ignoring that there was a debate over Europe would be the “worst thing to do”.

“Britain’s future in Europe matters to our country and it isn’t working properly for us at the moment, and that is why we need to make changes,” Cameron said.

“Simply standing here and just saying: ‘I will stay in Europe, I will stick with whatever we have, come what may’ ... that is not a plan and that won’t work.”

He said the level of investment into Britain under his Conservative-

PM David Cameron said: “Britain’s future in Europe matters to our country and it isn’t working properly for us at the moment, and that is why we need to make changes.”

led government showed that the issue was not a deterrent.

Miliband, hoping to cash in on fears among some business groups that a Conservative election win could cost them unfettered access to the EU’s single market of 500 million people, said Britain’s national interest was being damaged.

“Every nod and wink to those who want to leave sends a message to potential investors that we are not open for business, that our country is a dangerous bet,” he said.

“Trying to use exit as a threat has actually weakened our influence in Europe, not strengthened it ... I

will not be part of it. If I am prime minister I will never risk British businesses, British jobs, British prosperity by playing political games with our membership of the European Union.”

Cameron has in recent months battled other EU countries over the leadership of the EU executive, the Commission, and the EU budget, and has provoked warnings from other EU leaders with talk of trying to limit immigration from within the EU. The government won a highly charged vote in parliament on Monday on whether to opt back in to a package of EU justice and policing measures on Dec. 1, when it will drop other EU justice rules.

Despite a rebellion by some of Cameron’s Eurosceptic lawmakers, who believe the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) to be an unnecessary level of EU integration, the vote was passed by a large majority thanks to the support of Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

The process was clouded in chaos and confusion however, with Labour trying to postpone it and lawmakers on both sides criticising the government after it emerged lawmakers would not get to a separate vote on the key measure of the EAW, which will see Britain continue honouring EU laws allowing the arrest of criminal suspects in other member states. (Reuters)

Former News of the World editor jailed over phone hacking THE former editor of the defunct British tabloid News of the World, Ian Edmondson, was sentenced Friday by a British court to eight months in prison for his role in the phone hacking scandal that put his former paper out of business.

Edmondson, 45, admitted to the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, also known as the ‘Old Bailey’ his part in the plot to hack phones, becoming the eighth person from Rupert Murdoch’s now-defunct newspaper to be convicted.

A senior editorial executive at News of the World between 2005 and 2010, Edmondson admitted conspiring with private investigator Glenn Mulcaire to electronically eavesdrop on voicemail messages of sports stars, celebrities and politicians.

During a hearing session, Edmondson said he had lost his home, suffered from depression and was now dependent on alcohol because of the case.

Edmondson had been present at the beginning of the trial, which saw his former boss Andy Coulson imprisoned for 18 months.

The former editor had been charged with commissioning Mulcaire to carry out 334 hacking incidents, the victims

Former Editor of News of the World, Ian Edmondson was sentenced to eight months in jail.

of which included musician Paul McCartney and actors Jude Law and Sienna Miller, as well as former culture secretary Tessa Jowell.

Edmondson not only hired Mulcaire to hack people’s phones, but also apparently shared private details, including cell phone PIN numbers, with colleagues.

“There was an aggressive news-gathering culture,” prosecutor Mark Bryant-Heron said. “The ends seemed to justify the means to get the story in an extremely competitive market,” he added. (EFE)

Ukraine crisis: Russian troops crossed border, NATO says NATO officials have seen Russian military equipment and Russian combat troops entering Ukraine this week, its top commander says.

“Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air defence systems and Russian combat troops” were sighted, US Gen Philip Breedlove said.

Russia’s defence ministry denied that its troops were in eastern Ukraine to help pro-Russian separatists there.

However, the rebels have admitted being helped by “volunteers” from Russia.

The United Nations Security Council is convening an emergency session later on Wednesday to discuss the reported sightings.

Heavy artillery fire rocked the east Ukrainian city of Donetsk, the industrial hub held by pro-Russian separatist rebels, on Wednesday morning.

It was unclear whether the fire came from besieging government forces or the rebels themselves, or both.

There were also reports of fighting

near the rebel-held city of Luhansk.

One Ukrainian soldier was killed and another injured north of Luhansk, when rebels fired on government positions near the village of Schastya, Ukrainian security forces said.

Events in Ukraine seem to be turning full circle.

Back in August, Nato was warning about the deployment of Russian artillery batteries inside Ukraine, the supply of Russian military equipment to the rebel forces and the build-up of further Russian combat units at the Ukrainian frontier.

Since then many of these units have been withdrawn.

But now with tensions renewed, Nato’s Supreme Commander in Europe General Philip Breedlove has confirmed that over the past two days, Nato has seen columns of Russian armour, artillery and crucially - combat troops - entering Ukraine.

The question now is whether this is just a re-run of events in the summer or does a more significant

clash beckon, perhaps one where the Kremlin may decide - in its terms - to teach the Ukrainians a military lesson.

General Breedlove also confirmed that Nato believes Russia is deploying nuclear-capable weapons to Crimea - a reference to reports that Russia is deploying short-range Iskander ballistic missiles there that could potentially be equipped with nuclear warheads.

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has reported seeing unmarked convoys in the region in recent days.

Gen Breedlove, talking to reporters on a visit to Bulgaria, was asked about the purpose of the alleged Russian troop deployment.

He replied: “As to their intent, I’m not sure. My strategic team believes that there is a possibility that, as you know, this pocket of separatist Russian-backed forces and Russian forces in the east of Ukraine - it’s not a very contiguous pocket. There are lines of communications that are

A column of unidentified tanks was seen on a road near the rebel-held town of Shakhtarsk on Monday.

interrupted. There are airports that are not held by the Russian-backed forces etc.

“And so it is our first guess that these forces will go in to make this a more contiguous, more whole and capable pocket of land in order to then hold on to it long term.”

Gen Breedlove did not specify how many troops, vehicles or weapons were seen. A Nato official confirmed to the BBC that Nato “assessed” that the equipment and troops were Russian in origin.

Russian defence official Maj-Gen Igor Konashenkov said “there was and is no evidence” to support Gen Breedlove’s claims.

Russia has consistently denied sending troops and equipment to support the rebels fighting in eastern Ukraine.

Separately, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the country’s long-range aircraft would go on patrol flights over the Arctic Ocean to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.

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India sterilisation programme under fire after women’s deaths

Forty-three students remain missing after armed men ambushed buses carrying students in southern Mexico on September 26.

Historic protests convulse Mexico “ENOUGH, I’m tired,” Mexico’s top prosecutor said, cutting off reporters’ questions.

Attorney General Jesús Murillo Karam had just revealed that authorities believe 43 missing students were kidnapped, executed and dumped in a river -- and he was ready to call it a day.

His words spread like wildfire through an outraged nation.

Mounting fury over government officials’ response to -- and possible role in -- the students’ disappearance has convulsed the country for weeks, posing a mounting challenge to Mexico’s President amid demonstrations where at times violence has flared.

It’s one of the most serious cases in the contemporary history of Mexico and Latin America, Human Rights Watch Americas Director José Miguel

Vivanco told Mexico’s El Economista newspaper. He compared it to a massacre of students during a Mexico City demonstration in 1968.

“At that time, these kinds of things happened: mass disappearances of people, where no one was held accountable,” he told the newspaper.

Yet in the 21st century, he said, Latin America “has overcome these kinds of practices.” It’s no wonder, he said, that “an act of this magnitude” unfolding “in view of all Mexicans, the international community and the media” has caught so much attention.

Now Murillo’s comments at a press conference last week have become a new rallying cry, used by fed-up protesters dishing out some of the sharpest criticism Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s administration has faced since he took office in December 2012.

CHHATTISGARH is one of India’s most impoverished states, a place where 1,400 rupees (about $23) counts for a lot.

That’s what 83 women received to undergo sterilisation surgeries over a six-hour period at a government-run mobile health clinic.

Days later, 11 of them had paid with their lives.

Their deaths, and the fact 62 others have been hospitalised, have shined a bright spotlight on India’s decades-long initiative to curb population growth.

There’s no mandate, but those inside and outside the program say there’s plenty of encouragement to sterilize as many women as possible.

State health officials pressure doctors to perform as many surgeries as they can, said Dr. R. K. Gupta, who is out of a job and under investigation for his role in the Chhattisgarh state deaths. A few years back, he said the government awarded him and his team for the large number of sterilizations they’d performed.

In fact, Kerry McBroom, a New Delhi-based advocate with the Human Rights Law Network, says that most everyone involved in the process gets cash -- from the sterilized women to field health workers to the surgeons.

“The entire system is geared towards funding women towards sterilization,” McBroom said.

Along with the 11 deaths 62 others have been hospitalised due to the sterilisation process.

Gupta suggested to CNN that Saturday’s sterilizations alone may not have sickened the women in Chhattisgarh state and that it had something to do with the expired drugs they received afterward.

“After the surgery, the women took painkillers, antibiotics and so on from the local village medical distributors which is the main cause of this incident,” said Gupta, whose license to practice medicine has been suspended pending an official investigation.

Whether authorities agree with him on the cause of the deaths is another matter.

Some resolution could come

Wednesday, when the results of autopsies of some of the deceased women are expected back, said R.K. Vange, chief medical health officer for the area.

Still, according to central government guidelines, medical teams aren’t supposed to conduct more than 30 sterilisation surgeries a day. Then there’s the matter of the conditions at the “camp” for sterilization surgery in Bilaspur district.

Gupta said that his team -- which consisted of two doctors and six nurses -- followed all necessary safety procedures during the surgeries.

‘White Widow’ terrorist reportedly killed by Russian sniper

Health experts argue that the rate of new Ebola cases is more significant than the total death toll.

Ebola outbreak deaths pass 5,000 THE number of people killed by the worst outbreak of Ebola has risen to 5,160, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

The frequency of new cases no longer appears to be increasing nationally in Guinea and Liberia but remains high in Sierra Leone, the health agency added.

The Ebola outbreak is thought to have infected more than 14,000 people, almost all of them in West Africa.

The deaths of three more people in Mali have been reported in the

past day.

“Transmission remains intense in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone” and the frequency of new cases is still increasing in Sierra Leone, the WHO said in its situation report.

Health experts have argued that the rate of new cases is more significant that the total death toll, as it reflects how fast the virus is spreading.

More than 2,830 people have died from Ebola in Liberia, with more than 1,100 deaths in both Guinea and Sierra Leone, the WHO said.

COUNTER-terror officials are investigating reports that a British terrorist known as the ‘White Widow’ has been killed by a Russian sniper in Ukraine.

Samantha Lewthwaite, 30, from Buckinghamshire was thought to be living in East Africa.

“We are aware of reports that Samantha Lewthwaite has been killed in Ukraine,” a spokesperson for the Foreign Office told ITV News.

However, several security sources have played down the extraordinary claims.

The 30-year-old mother-of-four is wanted by Interpol and several countries including Britain and Kenya.

Lewthwaite is the widow of Germaine Lindsay, one of the suicide bombers in Britain’s worstever terror attack in 2005. She disappeared a few months after the subway bombings and is believed to have participated in terrorist plots in Kenya, trained jihadists in Somalia and aided the al-Shabab terrorist network.

Samantha Lewthwaite, a mother of four, is wanted by Interpol and several countries including Britain and Kenya.

She married a second time, to a British-born Muslim with extremist views who was reported killed in a shoot-out in Somalia between rival factions of alShabab in 2013.

Around the time of his death, she is believed to have masterminded the September 2013 slaughter at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi,

where terrorists armed with assault rifles and grenades systematically made their way through the upscale shopping center, killing at least 67 people. Witnesses said a white woman was among the attackers.

She escaped Kenya with a fake passport claiming she was from South Africa. She has eluded authorities ever since.

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If you fit the above qualifications please address your application to: PO Box 560, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

10633

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

November 15 - 21, 2014

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CLASSIFIEDS 31

PRICED FOR Amazing Value!

QUICK SALE Lot for Sale

Beautiful hillside, water front lot in Paw Paw Joe, North Caicos South

$50,000

(or nearest offer) Also additional seven acres plus in Kerr Mount (inland) contact Veronica at 1-242-327-8011 or 1-649-232-3508, (242) 676-3592

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

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

The largest readership in the Turks & Caicos

PRICE SLASHED

PRICE SLASHED $175,000 FOR QUICK SALE

$180,000 CASH! House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

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GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

Acting on behalf of our client Money Transfer is looking to fill the following positions:

Is looking for the following persons:

2 green keepers 2 laboUrers

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour

Contact: 649-331-9854

10561

Concierge Agent A Property Management company is looking for an individual to concierge at their luxury villas as well as develop and organize health and wellness villa retreats.

This position that requires an extremely self-motivated and creative individual who has a broad based skill set. He/she must be extremely organized and detail orientated.

Job description includes but is not limited to the following: • Prior to guest arrival making reservations for on island excursions/ activities/ restaurants etc.

• Ensuring staff at villa have all the necessary details and that the property is appropriately prepared for guest’s arrival.

• Ensure appliances are in good working order and reporting any issues to property manager • Greet guests at airport, arrange for their transportation and perform a property orientation upon arrival to villa.

• Organize guest’s itineraries and act as their personal contact whilst on island • Be available and accessible to them throughout their stay and be readily contactable by phone at all times.

• Make up guest invoices from vendors and ensure accuracy before presenting to guests prior to departure.

Interests/experience/qualifications required: • Ability to deal with demanding guests with high expectations is essential, therefore preference will be given to individuals with hospitality experience in luxury villas, yachts or hotels • Of paramount important is a dedicated interest and love of all water sports and boating activities • CPR Certification is preferred • Must possess a clean driver’s license • Must be willing to work flexible and often long working hours, especially weekends and holidays • Must be computer literate and have basic accounting experience and use QuickBooks for billing purposes TECHNICIAN REQUIRED A live-in individual is required as part of a property management team to check and maintain a luxury villa to the highest standards This person must have previous maintenance experience and must have the following skills/experience: • A good knowledge and practical experience in plumbing and electrical installations • The ability to troubleshoot and fix appliances • Manage and organize a small crew • RO plant and generator maintenance • Experience in maintaining and repairing irrigation systems • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with complex AV systems • Maintenance of pools and pool equipment • Experience in dry stone walling This position requires a person who has initiative, can work as part of a team and is extremely self-motivated

Manager Head Cashier Must be fluent in Spanish, Creole, English and French. Salary negotiable

Contact: 946-4069

10597

ESTEL PLUMBING LTD. is seeking a

PLUMBING SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS: • 15 years in commercial, residential and Industrial in this position • Trades qualification ticket • Class B gas ticket • Must be able to provide job quotations • Capable of plumbing designs • Computer skills • Ordering materials • Liaise with architects, consultants and clients • Must have excellent leadership and communications skills Salary $2500 per month

Contact: 241-0397 10599

VACANCIES

1 Floor Captain/ Server

• Minimum 5 years’ experience • Working as a Floor Captain running a serving floor. Seating guests, managing waiters, and overseeing all service operations.

• Must have extensive knowledge of POS systems opening and closing restaurant procedures, as well as waiting tables.

• Pay Rate $7/hr

1 Head Bartender

• Minimum 5 years’ experience • As Head Bartender you are expected to work alongside and assist the General • Manager in day to day sales, cost and stock control and most importantly ensuring our guests has • an enjoyable experience by going above and beyond in surpassing their expectations on every way.

• Must have full knowledge of the bar where rums, liquors, wines and specialty cocktails are concerned. You must be goal driven, creative, and passionate. Should also have an extensive knowledge of POS systems & opening and closing restaurant procedures, as well as waiting tables.

• Pay Rate $7/hr

1 Sales Representative

• Minimum 2 years’ experience • Must possess a great personality and lots of energy. Daily duties entail obtaining ordering and receiving merchandise. Accept and process all methods payments, conduct daily opening and closing inventories. Possess the ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision.

• Pay Rate $6/hr

2 Line Cooks

• Minimum 5 years’ experience • Working in a kitchen as a Line cook in a VERY high volume Restaurant.

• Must have knowledge of taking inventory daily.

• Pay rate is $7/hr

2 Kitchen Helpers

• Minimum 2 years’ experience • working in a kitchen as dishwasher/cleaner and prep cook.

• Pay rate is $5/hr

1 Labourer

Note this is a live in position only. Salary is dependent on experience and will range from $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 a month

• Minimum 3 years’ experience • Working as a sold understanding of landscaping, garbage clean up as well as minor construction and repair • Must have strong knowledge of taking inventory daily of equipment as well as materials.

• Pay rate is $5/hr

Please respond with covering letter and resume details to: tcielite2014@gmail.com

Please submit Resumes at the restaurant on Bay Rd. Blue Hills, Providenciales TCI. Phone: (649)-946-8877

The person will be on call 24/7 for issues that arise in the various properties and will be expected to work weekends and holidays

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OFFICE MANAGER/ EVENTS MANAGER

PERSONAL TRAINER/ FITNESS GUIDE • Motivating and upbeat personality • University degree in a health related field • Certified as a personal trainer • Professional and personable communication skills • Personal, reliable legal transportation • Capable of training private, small and large groups • Minimum 5 years experience in the fitness industry Commission based payment structure

Email resumes to ictcvation@gmail.com

PO Box 611, 131 South Dock Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI Phone 649-941-3400 Fax 649-941-3401

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. Please apply with references, clean police and driving record to CBMS Ltd.

Or call 941-3400.

10628

Required Skills: • Fluent in English as well as a second language (preferably French) • Three to five years experience in event planning • Previous experience in customer service and office management • Accounting background in QuickBooks • Payroll experience • Interest in floral, décor and design • Experience in social media for creating and updating Facebook, the company

10609

C & J EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD.

acting on behalf of our clients: C & P Welding, Paulmont Mompremier, Carrington Williams and Williams Construction is looking to fill the following positions:

DOMESTIC

WORKER WANTED Applicant must be

Sales clerk Labourer

honest, reliable, hardworking and also fluent in English and French.

Contact: 649-347-6642

contact: 241-4101

Domestic Workers

EXPERIENCED SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL WANTED Experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal required to act as Paralegal/Professional Support Executive to a commercial litigation team. At least 5 years prior experience working in a commercial litigation environment is required. Candidates must also have a Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law as well as having passed the Legal Professional Course or equivalent. A Master’s Degree in law will be a distinct advantage. Must demonstrate experience and knowledge of having dealt independently with all matters relating to contentious practice, litigation, employment law dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Must have vehicle and clean driving record. The applicant must be able to work overtime when required due to case urgency. References will be required.

Remuneration based on experience – commencing $40k per annum. Belongers only need apply.

Apply to the HR Manager Email: bdw@gtclaw.com Fax: 242-328-1069

blog, Instagram, Cincopa and Word Press • Proficient computer design skills for creating menu cards, floor plans and other templates • Ability to do heavy lifting and to work weekends • Ability to deal with all types of clients • Must have own care and drivers license Salary $2000 per month Belongers need only to apply

Please email: Teresa Brunner at Tropical DMC tbrunner@tropicaldmc.com Only those qualified will be call for interviews 10610

BAREFOOT CAFÉ dba JIMMY’S DIVE BAR Is looking for a

Dishwasher 10611

CBMS Caribbean Building Materials & Services Ltd.

This would be a split position requiring equal time in both areas

10600

Below are the minimum requirements: • Experience in creating workout and nutrition plans to produce results for individuals • Certified in the foundations of nutritional guidance and planning • Understand implement proper form of exercises • Ability to create personalized, fun outdoor plans involving multiple options around the island • Knowledge with vast array of exercises using your own body weight and a variety of equipment

to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 441-1684

10617

ATTENTION ALL HOME OWNERS ARE YOU TIRED OF PATCHING THAT STUBBORN LEAK? OR ARE YOU LOOKING TO REPAIR OR INSTALL A NEW ROOF? WELL WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED, CALL APEX ROOFING COMPANY TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE AT 232 ROOF/7663 OR EMAIL US AT APEX. ROOFING@OUTLOOK.COM APEX ROOFING COMPANY, WE DO EVERYTHING ROOFING. 10621

SALES!!!

Due to change of season we are selling lots of items at discount prices. Towels, curtains, bathroom sets, bathroom coordinates, napkins, cups and glasses, canisters, mixing bowls, serving trays and much more for your house.

10624

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

the largest readership in the turks & caicos

34 CLASSIFIEDS Looking for

heavy duty operator

Backhoe, Truck etc. person must have 5 years experience and good knowledge of equipment. Work 6days per week $12 per hour.

Contact: 231-6920 10655

is looking for a

ALTAGARCIA RESTAURANT Is looking for a

Labourer

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour. contact: 343-7748 10645

Domestic Worker

To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. contact: 345-5305

Been Construction

Been Construction

Looking carpenter/ softball coach

Looking for a

Domestic worker/ softball Coach

5 years experience work 6days per week $10 per hour.

5year experience work 6 days per week $7 per hour.

contact: 231-6920

10657

Been Construction

DENISE SMITH

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Contact: 231-6920 10656

FIBERWORKS

EXPLORER VENTURES (TCI) LTD. Live-aboard scuba vessel seeks a

Captain

With a current 500 ton (ITC) Master’s License with STCW-95 who is also a cetified Divemaster or above Must have substantial experience eon vessels greater than 100 ft.

Strong customer service background, maintenance skills and fluency in English are required Previous liveaboard experience preferred

Please email resume to diana@explorerventures.com

10661

10652

NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990

Requires 2

Fiber Technicians The successful candidates must be able to: • Install and maintain fiber and copper cables according to plan • Perform low loss fiber splicing and cable jointing • Perform preventative maintenance and ensure that proper standards are followed • Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience

Applicants should submit a resume to: Director of Fiberworks #46 Stingray Street, Cooper Jack Bay Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: clayton@ftechtci.com

10654

The Help Desk is acting on behalf of our clients

JSMS/PRICE CLUB

Store Supervisor, Merchandiser, Labourers $5.00, Cashier $5.00.

Store Supervisor & Merchandiser salary will be based on experience. Must have 4-6 years experience on related areas. Must be willing to work on Holidays, weekends and long hours.

Interested persons should send resume to:

pricecluboffice@gmail.com , George@igrocers.com or fax to 649-946-4677

ACRES OF DIAMONDS

Providenciales, 941-3112 Labourer $5.00 per hour Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and long hours.

10673

Cabinets By Bernardo

A Planning Application, registered as GT4569 by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, Department of Engineering and Maintenance Services, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of CHANGE OF USE OF JC JAMES BUILDING TO A JUVENILE FACILITY Off Old Airport Road Grand Turk

A MILLWORK COMPANY is looking to fill the following positions:

C & C ROUTER OPERATOR Applicant must have a minimum of 8 years experience in the technical application and programming of different C & C Routers Must have a vast experience with manufacture construction and installation of high end wood work products Must be able to read auto cad drawings

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Location map to be provided.

Notice dated: 11TH OCTOBER 2014

FURNITURE PAINTER SPECIALIST

Applicant must have minimum of 8 years experience in preparation and painting furniture, cabinets, doors, windows and other wood work materials Must be able to perform various styles of painting and texturing to produce existing formulas and carry quality control procedures 10653

2 CABINET CARPENTERS

Applicant must have a minimum of 8 years experience in high end woodworking, joinery, cabinet making, furniture, doors and windows

2 LABOURERS

Applicants must have the ability to work around wood work machinery Will be responsible for the daily maintenance, cleaning of essential tools and general upkeep of the work areas, stocking of shelves and other duties that may assigned

WOOD CARVER

Applicant must have minimum of 8 years experience in the preparation of all type of hardwood. Must be able to perform various styles of wood carvings

Contact: Cabinets by Bernardo at 649-241-2750

10662

November 15 - 21, 2014

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HOT SPOT CAFÉ AND LIQUORS is looking for the following persons

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

10669

ACA/ACCA/CA

An opportunity exists for three fully qualified accountants who possess a minimum of three years professional experience gained within a “Big Four” public accounting firm.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If you wish to be considered for these opportunities please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience and qualifications to either:

To join its firm. The candidate should have at least a BA degree in accounting with at least 1 year of experience in accounting.

Bus Driver Salary $7.00 per hour contact: 342-2585

Please email your resume to dseymour@hlbtci.com

KPMG Ltd. 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

is looking for a

Staff Accountant

10642

10660

HOPEFUL HANDFIELD Is looking for a

4651

labourer

Catering Manager

To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

InterHealth Canada seeks a Catering Manager at Cockburn Town Medical Centre Grand Turk.

contact: 243-7663

Base Requirements: Qualifications:

(a) Qualification in Catering. (706 1 & 2 or equivalent) (b) IOSH Health and Safety (or equivalent) (d) Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate essential/Advanced Food Hygiene preferred. (e) I T literate – proficient in excel and word.

Kaieri Photography

Photographer Duties will include • Weddings • Portraits • Real estate • Underwater • Video production • Office work and editing • Client Sales Requirements as follows • College Degree

10648

contact: 242-5919

HOLY GHOST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

HLB (TCI) Ltd Requires a

KENRO GARDINER

• 5 years experience in photography • Competent in Photoshop/lightroom • Video and editing • Competent underwater photographer • Dive master and up certified • Work Long hours and weekends Salary plus commission

Please send your CV to info@Kaieri.com

KEVIN TAYLOR

10668

Domestic Worker Kitchen Helper

SKY PILOT

is looking for a

Experience:

(a) 5 year proven operational catering management experience (b) Experience of management of special diets and menu formulation (c) Previous management experience within a Commercial (retail) Catering and also Healthcare setting (d) Experience of cost control, budgeting, driving spend per head, through kitchen control and active marketing (e) Management and administration of catering services with an emphasis on compliance and performance monitoring (f) Experience of working within quality accreditation or standard (ISO or equivalent). (g) Sound knowledge of employment conditions, due diligence, HACCP, hygiene, health and safety and other relevant legislation. (h) Able to manage, lead and motivate a team of staff to a high level of performance and have excellent interpersonal skills. (i) To have had previous proven track record of budget accountability and delivery.

is looking for a

10643

To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. contact: 243-7047

Role:

5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 242-7954

10663

per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 232-3337

Job Opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Facilities Manager – this role carries professional responsibility for a range of catering services. You will manage directly employed staff associated with Catering department and actively review and improve all services within your remit

Senior Litigation Solicitor

Other:

(a) Based at Cockburn Town Medical Centre on Grand Turk but may be required to travel to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Work at Provo may require stays on island of one or more days, including occasional weekends.

10665

Apply in writing together with an up to date curriculum vitae to: mdawtry@interhealthcanada.tc

Please send application in writing by email to the HR manager at bdw@gtclaw.com or fax to 242-328-1069

10625

A senior litigation solicitor is required for a busy firm based in Providenciales.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least ten years pqe in appropriate litigation disciplines - commercial, corporate, construction, insolvency, negligence, property, admiralty/marine and related matters. Excellent communication skills and ability to manage files and work independently is essential, together with the requisite experience in preparation of cases to instruct counsel and direct client relationships. Experience in mediation/A.D.R. will be considered an advantage as will experience as MLRO / MLCO. Knowledge of legal IT systems and networks is desirable.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Informal enquires or further information: KBartholomew@interhealthcanada.tc

Is looking for a

10675

Maintenance Personnel

labourer sales clerk To work to work To work 5 days

HOLIDAY VILLAGE

JERVON LAPORTE

Kathy Mcleod

Is looking for a

Is currently looking to employ a

house keeper supervisors

Is currently seeking

3 labourers

4 domestic workers Weekly salary $225/$215 Working hours are 6 days per week.

Contact: 946-5500 10622

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Live-in Nanny

Applicant must be willing to live in and be on call 24hrs and must be willing to babysit. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Applicant should be able to speak a second language and have several years of experience.

contact: 231-0001

Interest applicant must email their application to Kathy@ hotmail.ca or call 6492422054.

Salary $6.50 per hour.

10627

10608

LATINO’S CONSTRUCTION

KENNISHA’S RESTAURANT

LAS BRISAS RESTAURANT AND BAR Is looking to fill the following positions:

1 CHEF

• Middle to high level culinary skills in Mediterranean dishes • Dependable, proactive, organized, team player • Education from a formal culinary program • At least 7-10 years cooking experience, preparing international breakfast, lunch and dinner in regional cooking environment • Sanitation Certificate • Ability to plan, organize and execute meal plans • Must speak and read English

fluently • Additional languages an asset

BARTENDER

• Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in a upscale restaurant • Must possess excellent verbal and communication skills • Must have experience in stock taking and inventory • Must be a team player Salary commensurate based on qualification and experience

Contact: 946-5306

10667

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FAN-ART PHOTO VIDEO PLUS LTD. is looking to fill the following positions:

needed To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Send resume to: Misick & Stanbrook. Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel: 946-4732 Fax 946-4734.

Email info@misickstanbrook.tc

10616

LABOURER

Is looking for a

professional

Is looking for a

to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour

per week salary $8.00 per hour. contact: 332-0771

To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour. contact: 342-3171

Domestic WANTED painter Worker Must be willing To work 6 days contact: 243-4214

10620

106013

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

Security Officers

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

General Maintenance

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

Applicants must be able to lift minimum 50lbs and willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays, and be able to work well as part of a culturally diverse team.

WAGES BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

Interested parties are encouraged to send resume to: Grand Turk Cruise Center Human Resources Phone: 946-1040. Fax: 946-1041 E-Mail: admin@grandturkcc.com ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY 10607

10606

;;Salary $5.50 per hour ;;Must have at least two years experience ;;Must be able to manage Adobe Software ;;Must be able to speak English, Spanish and Creole ;;All applications must be accompanied by reference letter and diploma

Contact: 946-4083 or 431-1073 Email: fanot73@hotmail.com

10638

Labourer

Clerk

Acting on behalf of our clients: Gigi’s Deli, GT Memories, Ripples Ltd. Restaurant, Southwind Millwork, Villa Del Mar, Shadow Café

Labourer Domestic worker Pool Attendant Barmaid Photographer mixologist $7.00 per hour Salary $5.50-$8.00 per hour

Contact: 346-7512

10671

MYSTIQUE CAR RENTAL & TOURS LTD.

Naeo's Mart Is seeking employment for a

is seeking to employ a

Butcher

RENTAL AGENT

Applicant must have knowledge of various meats, controlling and handling of fresh & frozen stock, cutting, boning and trimming meat. Serving customers at the counter. Must have good practical skills, a high standard of personal cleanliness, good communication and customer service skills and in-depth product knowledge

• Must be fluent in English • Must be computer literate • Must be Customer Service oriented • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean police record

Please forward resume to Mystique Car Rental & Tours Ltd. off Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or fax: 649-941-5213 10596

Please fax or email resume to Fax: 946-4283 Email: bac@tciway.tc Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

SILVER DEEP Is looking for an

ARTIST ASSISTANT/

LABOURER • 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

10606

Three Experienced Real Estate Sales Associates Required Skills and Qualifications: • One sales agent required with extensive knowledge of Turks & Caicos Fractional Ownership Ordinance, Strata Titles Ordinance, Timeshare Ordinance and Development Guidelines willing to relocate to Grand Turk • College/University degree with Accounting, Business Plan and Marketing skills • Two Sales Agents with proven track record of sales ability preferably with agent training

background • Computer literate with strong written, organizational, analytical and verbal communication skills • Must possess computer, drivers license and vehicle for site travel and property showings • Must possess financial resources to sustain oneself during initial 6 month startup period These positions are 100% sales commission based making compensation unlimited.

Please submit resume via fax to Prestigious Properties Ltd. at 649946-4703 or email to accounting@prestigiousproperties.com.

is looking for a

per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 946-5612

10613

Starting Salary $380 - $500 per week based on experience and qualifications. Contact David Volkert at 946-4232 or info@ provoturtledivers.com Positions available starting December 1 2014.

Please submit applications before November 30, 2014 10598

female domestic worker

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 347-9089 10619

Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary $5.00 per hour Contact: 243-1678 MACKEY’S CAFÉ

Waitress

Must be willing to work 6 days per week 11am-7pm Salary $5.00 per hour Contact: 241-0054 Kendall Thomas

Labourer

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

Contact: 241-9747

10664

GLOBAL SECURITY & ELECTRONICS SERVICES is looking for a

Qualified PADI/NAUI SCUBA Instructors Needed

PwC (TCI) Ltd.

LAMUEL JOSHIA

labourer To work 6 days

Successful candidate will be a PADI MSDT with current membership and insurance, resort operations experience including advanced level instruction, dive accident management, compressor maintenance, equipment and engine maintenance and repair. Captain’s license and STCW95 qualification preferred, or applicant must be willing to train. This is a tourism related job and will include all aspects of the company’s daily routine including but not limited to, teaching all levels of instruction, guiding dives, boat and vehicle operations and working the front office. The work schedule will include weekends, public holidays and occasional night dives.

NATASHA CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following persons:

Domestic Worker

10599

PARADISE DESIGNS

SAVE BY GRACE GROCERY is seeking for a

10605

to work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour

contact: 241-8062 or 331-8062

10640

WARDS CONSULTANCY

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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 Financial Group, P.O. Box 599, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road and Providenciales at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, 28th of November, 2014.

Location Requires One (1):

Senior Manager

Title No. 20206/40 & 45, South Caicos Rural, South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject properties are located at Three Sisters Hill and comprises a total land area of approximately 6.89 acres.

Parcel 40 comprises two completed dwelling houses and one partially completed dwelling house with 8,000 sq. ft. and 4,000 sq. ft. respectively on 1.88 acres of land over looking Bell Sound to the west and The Turks Island Passage to the East.

With 10 years experiences in a supervisory position, planning and reviewing audit assignments/staff, detail knowledge of IFRS and applicable audit principles.

Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CPA or ACMA Salary: $75,000 - $125,000 per annum Apply to joseph.p.connolly@tc.pwc.com or

Parcel 45 comprises 5.01 acres of beach front raw land located to the south eastern section of the development.

The land has good elevation with a ridge through the lots North to South.

Telefax: 649-946-4892, no later than November 17th, 2014 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands 10604

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

The High Point Organization Holding Company Ltd.

Approximate Area

6.49 acres

10650

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• Must be certified with USA, Canada or UK • Water-ski • Must have 7 years experience teaching all levels • Multiple languages are beneficial • General knowledge of boat mechanical skills required • Must have STCW and local captain license • Good communication skills • Must have the ability to swim in all conditions and know how to drive, handle and dock an inboard and outboard vessel

Resume and CV may be sent to: info@nautiquesports.com 10658

SEAL SECURITY

is looking for a

PETRO PLUS/CAICOS PETROLEUM

CASHIER, PUMP ATTENDANT and CLEANER POSITIONS AVAILABLE

labourer To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 347-3520

10659

WATERSKI INSTRUCTOR

ULYSSE JEAN DELUIS

Is looking for a

Security Officer

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour. contact: 442-6220

;Applicants ; must be pleasant, honest, reliable and computer literate. ;Applicants ; must be willing to work on a shift basis, holidays, ;weekends ; and evenings. ;Salary ; $6.00, $5.50 and $5.00 per hour respectively.

Contact 9465625 Petroplustci@gmail.com

10641

10670

TURKS AND CAICOS AGGRESSOR II

Housekeeper for a Private Residence Needed A hard working individual is needed to work six days a week.

Must speak English. Must have a valid TCI driver’s license. Must be fit and able. Required to live on property. Salary is $1,800 a month.

Applicants must be able to do the following:General Housekeeping Responsibilities: • Stone flooring cleaning and polishing as needed • Daily sweeping, mopping, dusting • Window cleaning • Appliance cleaning, filter changing, oven cleaning • Cleaning floors • Cleaning furniture • Making beds and changing linens • Washing, folding and ironing clothing

If you fit the above qualifications please send via facsimile your resume to 649 946 4663. Belongers only need apply.

1 Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor / Engineer

REQUIREMENTS AS FOLLOW: • Valid PADI/SSI/TDI membership and liability insurance • PADI/SSI Enriched Air Instructor • Minimum of 5 Specialty Ratings • Working Knowledge of Under water Camera/ Videos and

Edition • Computer Literate • STCW95 Complaint • Be prepared to live onboard & work long hours including weekends & holidays • Experienced in the Hospitality industry Belongers need only apply Starting salary $400.00 a week

Please send emails to tcaggressor@express.tc or call 941-7825

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RIGBY BUILDERS

Is looking for an

electrician Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $8.00 per hour

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contact: 341-9177

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MW LTD. Is looking for an

ASSISTANT GALLERY MANAGER

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Post secondary degree in arts or related discipline • Minimum 10 years experience in silks screen printing • Commercial painting and design • In-depth knowledge of materials from screen printing • Impeccable customer service skills • Liaising with suppliers and customers • Office and computer skills (MS Office and Photoshop) • Customer Service • Art Painting • Art Instruction • Bookkeeping • Must be available to work long hours, weekends and holidays especially during the season

Island Escapes TCI Ltd. is looking for an accounts supervisor & office manager.

Successful applicants will be responsible for: - Daily accounting including the administration of accounts receivable and accounts payable - Tracking and reconciling bank accounts - Maintenance of accurate office files - Tracking and purchasing office supplies - Answering phones - Generating monthly client account statements - General office Administration

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Manual Silk Screen Remuneration: $12.00 per hour plus commission Position available immediately Contact: Albert 64-242-4548 for more information 10647

Qualified applicants should contact Claudius Williams at Email: claudius@islandescapestci.com or Phone: 649-941-4006

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Qualifications & Experience: - Working knowledge of QuickBooks - Working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel & Outlook - 5 years’ experience accounting for a Real Estate firm - Associates degree in accounting or finance recommended Compensation will be based on experience.

Hernandez Human Resource & Employment Services Consultancy Is looking on behalf of our clients, Miami Bayside Variety Store, Designing Image, New Style Salon & Barbershop, B&M Construction,The Angela Restaurant, JSS Beauty Salon, JR Construction, H & VG Construction, the following positions.

2 Hairdresser 1 Cosmetologist 1 Barmaid 1 Waitress 2 Labourer

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1 Mason 1 Steel 2 Barbers 1 Handyman 1 Nail Technician

Salary $ 5.00 - $ 8.00 USD per HR. Dead Line November 07, 2014, Resume at hernandezemploymentservices.8@gmail.com

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NATASHA CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients:

Straudia Gardiner

Labourer Contact: 244-9978

First Class Cleaning Services

Cleaner Contact: 333-1238

Latisha & Sherlicia Shop

Domestic Worker Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour 341-9764

Y.A.3.B. CONSULTANCY SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients: White Sand Charters and Tours

Sales Clerk – $5.50 per hour E R Construction Labourer – $6.00 per hour JC Salon Hairdresser – $6.00 per hour Peter Campbell Domestic Worker – $5.50 per hour

Tropicana Upholstery Sales Clerk – $5.50 per hour T & R Electronics Rental Services – Sales Clerk $5.50 per hour MIGUEL VARGO INTERNET CAFE – sales clerk $6.00 per hour

Contact: 649-344-4540 10631

ALTHEA S. BEEN

is looking for a

Gardener/ Domestic Worker must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour

contact: 231-1930

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GUCCI STORE is looking for a

Sales Person To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 342-3753

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CARIB GLASS & SUPPLY LTD.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

is seeking to employ a

SERVICE TECHNICIAN With experience door/window and glass

Duties will include: • Serving and installing commercial, residential doors and windows • Installing glass shower panels and glass ballista • Serving and installing screen doors and windows • Visiting job sites for measuring of repair

The Shore Club is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven, motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

works to be completed • ONLY CANDIDATES WITH EXPERIENCE EIN SERVICING AND INSTALLING DOORS AND WINDOWS NEED APPLY • Normal hours of work will be 9am- 4pm weekdays (number of hours worked may vary occasionally).

Interested candidates can submit resumes to email: caribglasstci@aol.com 10637

GOVERNMENT VACANCY Human Resource Officer

LOCATION: Grand Turk Deadline: 14th November, 2014 SALARY: T 30 $ 33,360.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The job holder will be responsible to advise Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments on the implementation of policies relating to the effective use of personnel throughout the Public Service in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance, the Employee Handbook and the Financial Regulations. The successful candidate will be assigned to a number of departments and will have responsibility for coordinating a wide range of human resource functions required by those departments.

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Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent.

• Accounting Designation (CA, CMA, CPA) • At least 10 years post qualification experience.

• At least 10 years management/supervisory experience at a property of similar size and quality.

• Experience in Condo Hotel environment, including STRATA Association set up.

• Extensive Resort pre-opening and renovations experience.

• Ability to liaise with investors at high level.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, Excel, AccPac, Micros, MXP Purchasing System QuickBooks, Opera and Visual One. • Complete understanding of Executive Committee level functions.

• Sound knowledge of both European and American Accounting Plans.

• Solid training in all areas of Accounting from A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Credit, Collections, Audit, Inventory control, Payroll, Budgeting, Costing, P&L preparation and analysis, etc.

• Ability to inspire, develop and train people for promotion.

Responsibilities: • Overseeing the overall finance departments of multiple properties/companies including outside contracts within the organization • Assisting executive management, ownership and related associations with the production of financial reports, detailed analysis and business outlook.

• Directing departments in the preparation and consolidation of financial budgets and projections.

• Prepare, present and provide interpretation of operational reports as they impact group business finances.

• Developing and maintaining chart of accounts and master lists.

• Actively involved in yield management and revenue enhancement.

• Coordinating internal and external audits.

Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends. They should also enjoy serving people and be willing to learn. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to the Assistant Human Resources Manager, Sheena Smith at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or e-mail: humanresource@thesandstc.com. Deadline is November 17, 2014.

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BAYVIEW MOTORS

Photographer

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Duties will include • Weddings • Portraits • Real estate • Underwater • Video production • Office work and editing • Client Sales

Requirements as follows • College Degree

This individual must possess the following: • Adequate tools to perform his duties • Must be able to work with little or no supervision • Must be experience using computerized diagnostic equipment • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Must be a holder of automotive repair certification ASE or equipment Salary commensurate with experience

NEW POSITION

Bayview Motors is looking for a JUNIOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR/ CUSTOMER CARE PROFESSIONAL No experience required….we will train • Must be friendly, enthusiastic, detail oriented with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and some mechanical aptitude (we are an Auto Service facility after all) • Must enjoy a fast paced work environment and meeting new people • This entry level position has amazing long term potential for the right candidate (male or female) in a very steady and stable profession • Receive service customers, prepare quotes, and PROVIDE OUTSTANDING SERVICE • Must possess a valid driver’s license Does this sound like you?

VACANCIES Waiter

Candidates must have a minimum of four years’ experience in Hospitality Industry, in Food and Beverage operations. Service includes fine dining restaurant, pool and beach service.

Knowledge of Micros POS is essential.

Candidates must be prepared to work extended hours, split shifts and have flexibility with working days/nights/weekends and holidays as required.

Wage range: $5.00 to $7.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Labourer

Is seeking a general labourer, this position is responsible for cleaning all common areas (stairwells, patios, public bathrooms etc.), garbage removal and cleaning of garbage areas, general housekeeping duties and laundry assistance. Several years experience in a similar position is required, as well as good communication skills, including excellent English; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Wages range: $5.00 to $6.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Maintenance Technician

Is seeking a well-qualified candidate for the position of Maintenance Technician. We require an all-round Maintenance Technician with experience in plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, pool maintenance, tool and equipment maintenance, Klargester sewage systems, woodwork and general labour.

Candidate must be prepared to work weekends and holidays, and be on-call evenings.

Wages range: $5 to $9 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Belongers only need apply

Please apply in writing to: Human Resources, Point Grace, PO Box 700, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Email: humanresources@ pointgrace.com or Fax: 946-5097. No phone calls.

• 5 years experience in photography • Competent in Photoshop/lightroom • Video and editing • Competent underwater photographer • Dive master and up certified • Work Long hours and weekends Belongers only need apply,

Please send your CV to info@Kaieri.com

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Is looking to employ an experience

Barber To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 341-5823

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Blue Horizons Real Estate dba Coldwell Banker Real Estate Is looking for full time experienced, professional and motivated

Sales Associates

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Please send your resume to: syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com or drop off in person Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Bayview Motors Ltd. P.O. Box 619, Leeward Highway, Providenciales

WILFREY AND TONY BARBER SHOP Is looking for a

Kaieri Photography

The position requires a minimum of 5 years experience in residential, commercial, condo/strata, freehold/leasehold sales. Applicants must have successfully completed a recognized real estate course and be willing to take (and successfully pass) the TCREA real estate exam. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, online marketing, database management and advertising experience are required; applicant must be computer literate in all Microsoft Programs including Publisher and Power Point. Own vehicle, cell phone, camera and laptop computer are essential. The position will involve working long hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Compensation is commission only. Position is open until December 2 2014.

Resume to be sent to Louise Peterson, General Manager, Coldwell Banker Turks & Caicos, La Petite Place, Provo, TCI, email: louisepeterson@ coldwellbankertci.com, cell: 231-1988, office: 946-4969.

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Turks & Caicos Banking Company Limited Requirements:

Chief Operating Officer

- Masters Degree in Finance or equivalent qualification - Minimum of 10 years experience in senior position at a European financial institution.

- Language Skills in French and German - Profound knowledge of private and

- - - -

commercial banking Equities, Forex and Metal Trading experience Strong Leadership and Communication skills Extensive IT Hardware and Network knowledge HR Management and Board Position Background

Is looking for a

seamstress To work 6 days per week salary on commission contact: 649-941-5850

Please submit CV to:

Turks and Caicos Banking Company Ltd. Attn: Human Resources, The Regent Village, Unit H102 Grace Bay Road, PO Box 777, Providenciales services@tcbc.tc

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MR. BIGGS CAR WASH

PRECIOUS SEWING CENTER

is looking for a

Car Washer To work 6 days per week salary $150.00 per week.

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contact: 3422663 or 341-9570 10580

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

1. Parcel 60400/383 Chalksound, Providenciales.

Seven Stars is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the position outlined below.

The ideal candidate must possess experience in a luxury resort environment, as well as a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor with a strong command of the English language (oral and written). Salary is based on education, experience and qualifications.

Vacant lot on Chalksound Drive, approx. 0.66 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Joseph Arthur Skippings

2. Parcel 10401/237 East Suburbs, Grand Turk.

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR The Food & Beverage Director will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all F&B and catering operations in a multi-outlet environment consisting of fine and casual dining - breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be responsible for maintaining profitable operations without sacrificing our high standard of food and quality. The F&B Director will be responsible for business development and retention, and for maintaining payroll and revenue targets.

The successful candidate will be sociable and outgoing, and have the ability to manage the discerning guest while delivering superior customer service. Must be professional in demeanor and delivery. Exceptional communication skills are a must. This position is a member of the resort’s senior leadership team. Excellent organization and follow through is required, as is prior Caribbean experience.

To be successful in this role, the following requirements must be met: • 5-7 years F&B management experience overseeing multiple outlets in a five-star Caribbean resort along with culinary experience to Executive Chef level.

• Relevant culinary degree experience and education, with a strong background in food service • Thorough knowledge of F&B standards and practices within a luxury resort environment • Excellent knowledge of fine dining, wines and wine service • Proven leader with exceptional supervisory skills, including the ability to motivate, train and develop staff • Sales, marketing and budgeting expertise, including scheduling and food/labour costing • Working knowledge of MS Office, Visual One and Infogenises • References required Closing Date: November 7, 2014

Single storey with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, family room, living/dining room on 0.28 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Brenda Lee Lightbourne

3. Parcel 60003/74 Northwest and North Central, Providenciales.

Single storey with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room and living room on 0.26 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Beatrice Bethel Galloway

4. Parcel 60604/17 Norway and Five Cays, Providenciales.

Single storey with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, powder room, kitchen, laundry room, living/dining room on 0.27 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Delores Oleta Rigby

5. Parcel 60900/287 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales.

Property consists of a main house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, living/dining room and a one bedroom, one bathroom guest house with kitchen, living/dining room on 0.36 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Mark Andrew Knighton and Julie Margaret Knighton

6. Parcel 50301/32&33 Kew Rural, North Caicos.

Undeveloped land west of Sandy Point residential settlement and southeast of Kew settlement, approx. 2.0 acres.

Registered Proprietor: Frankie Narine Soman

7. Parcel 50301/37 & 38 Kew Rural, North Caicos.

Vacant lot within northern Whitby, approx. 1.22 acre. Registered Proprietor: Frankie Narine Soman The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 21st day of November 2014.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to Seven Stars Resort at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration. Candidates must possess relevant skills, experience, and a clean police record.

A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED 10549

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FIFA report ‘erroneous’, says lawyer who investigated corruption claims FIFA’S report into allegations of corruption during the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been questioned - by the man who investigated claims of wrongdoing.

Michael Garcia, who conducted a two-year inquiry, says the report “contains numerous materially incomplete and erroneous representations”.

The report cleared World Cup hosts Russia and Qatar of wrongdoing.

It also accused the English Football Association of flouting bid rules.

But Garcia’s statement, issued less than four hours after the report was published, reopens the debate about the validity of the bidding process for both the 2018 and 2022 competitions.

It also raises concerns about the work of Hans-Joachim

The official logo for the 2018 World Cup is shown off on the facade of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

Eckert, FIFA’s independent ethics adjudicator, who wrote the report.

Eckert, a German judge, based his findings on the work of Garcia, who had been appointed by FIFA to conduct an independent investigation into claims of corruption.

But Garcia, a former United States federal prosecutor,

VACANCIES Waiter Candidates must have a minimum of four years’ experience in Hospitality Industry, in Food and Beverage operations. Service includes fine dining restaurant, pool and beach service. Knowledge of Micros POS is essential.

Candidates must be prepared to work extended hours, split shifts and have flexibility with working days/nights/ weekends and holidays as required.

Wage range: $5.00 to $7.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Labourer Is seeking a general labourer, this position is responsible for cleaning all common areas (stairwells, patios, public bathrooms etc.), garbage removal and cleaning of garbage areas, general housekeeping duties and laundry assistance. Several years experience in a similar position is required, as well as good communication skills, including excellent English; must have a pleasant and outgoing personality. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Wages range: $5.00 to $6.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

claims Eckert has erred and says he intends to “appeal” to football’s world governing body.

FIFA had hoped Eckert’s report would bring closure to what has been a damaging episode, but there are now calls for Garcia’s own report, which runs into hundreds of pages, to be published in full.

“FIFA has no choice but to publish Michael Garcia’s report in full if it expects anyone to believe their claims that there has been no cover-up over allegations of corruption in the World Cup bidding process,” said British MP Clive Efford, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Sport.

Another British MP, Damien Collins, had already labelled Eckert’s report “a whitewash” before Garcia’s statement was issued.

Collins has campaigned for Fifa reform and in 2011 used Parliamentary privilege to allege that bribes helped secure Qatar the 2022 tournament.

He said those allegations remained unanswered.

“It is a whitewash as it

is an attempt to con people that there has been a full and independent investigation when there has not been,” he said.

“The result is that allegations of bribery and serious wrongdoing remain unanswered and they are still suppressing the full report.”

Following the publication of Eckert’s report, Britain’s Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce said it was now time to move on.

However, his stance changed after Garcia’s statement.

“In view of the fact Michael Garcia has now stated he is not happy with the findings and is to appeal, I await with interest to see what further disclosures will be made,” said Boyce.

“I have always said as much of the report as it is legally possible to publish should be made public.”

Qatar’s bid team has always denied allegations of corruption, while Alexey Sorokin, the chief of Russia’s 2018 World Cup organising committee, said the country had nothing to hide.

“We were always confident that there could be nothing which would come out from this investigation,” Sorokin told Sky Sports News.

“It’s something FIFA deemed important to do. It was done, we participated, we complied. What more can we do?”

Following the publication of the report, the English FA rejected the criticism levelled at it, insisting it had “conducted a transparent bid”.

FLOWER GIRL

Wanted urgently

Floral Designer

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

Rohit Sharma became the first batsman to hit two ODI double-hundreds (© BCCI)

Sharma smashes highest ever ODI score ROHIT Sharma scored the highest ever individual score in a one-day international and became the first player to score two career double centuries in a 50-over match with 264 against Sri Lanka.

The sensational innings in Kolkata, admittedly a ground that favours batsmen, came off 173 balls with 33 fours and nine sixes, and ended on the last ball of India’s innings as Sharma holed out in the deep.

Sharma said he was ‘ready to bat another 50 overs’ after walking off the Eden Gardens with his side on a formidable 404 for five after winning the toss and batting first.

Sri Lanka were made to pay for dropping the destructive 27-year-old in the fifth over with his tally just four runs at the time.

Sharma’s innings demolishes Virender Sehwag’s previous record of a 149-ball 219 against the West Indies in 2011. Sharma also has the third top score in ODIs with his 209 off 158 balls against Australia in November last year.

Sharma’s knock got off to a modest start with the opener reaching his hundred in even

time, with his first 50 off 72 balls and his second 50 in a swift 28 deliveries.

From then it was a procession for the righthander. His third 50 took 25 balls and the 50 up to his 200 took just 26 deliveries. With the end in sight, and Sharma looking to cash in knowing 350 is an achievable target at this ground, he reached 250 in a further 15 balls.

‘Once I got to 50 I knew I had to make a century because it was a good batting wicket and we knew 350 was easily chaseable. That made me stay there as long as possible,’ Sharma said on Sky Sports 2.

‘It is important to look at the team score as that is how you build an innings.’

Had opening bowler Nuwan Kulasekara been given his full allocation of 10 overs he could have made a century of his own after going for 89 runs off nine overs at a rate of 9.88.

His only consolation was that it was off his bowling that Sharma’s wicket fell, with the rampant 27-year-old finding the safe hands of Mahela Jayawardene instead of the middle of his bat.

Germany threaten jail for athletes under new doping law GERMANY is set to make doping in sport a crime for the first time, with jail terms of up to three years for athletes found guilty.

The draft is scheduled to be presented by ministers on Wednesday with the law going before

parliament in spring 2015.

About 7,000 German professional athletes who are covered by the national testing program will be affected by the new law.

Foreign athletes caught doping in Germany would also risk prison. (BBC)

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Ebola decision bars Morocco from Africa Cup of Nations

Bryant has shot 45.3 percent from the field and averaged 25.5 points per game during his career.

Bryant breaks NBA ill-famed record KOBE Bryant has missed more shots in the regular season than any other player in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers star passed Celtics legend Jon Havlicek’s record (13,147) during Tuesday night’s game against the Grizzlies. Bryant eclipsed passed Havlicek’s mark in 18 fewer games.

The record-breaking miss came on a mid-range jump shot in the fourth quarter.

Bryant, 36, has hoisted at least 1,500 shots in 10 of his 19

seasons. His 2,173? attempts in 2005-06 were a career high.

Bryant has shot 45.3 percent from the field and averaged 25.5 points per game during his career.

Over six games this season entering Tuesday, Bryant has scored 26.5 points per game while posting a 39.4 field goal percentage — which would be a career-low if maintained over the entire season.

Bryant currently ranks fourth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

(Times.com)

MOROCCO should be just two months away from hosting Africa’s biggest sporting event. Instead, the country has been barred from taking part in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

National coach Badu Zaki should be fine tuning preparations for his team, perhaps hopeful of success given that over a third of Nations Cup hosts have won the tournament.

Now his team isn’t even allowed to compete.

That was the punishment meted out by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday, after Moroccan officials refused to host the Nations Cup in January because they fear the spread of Ebola.

After stripping Morocco of the right to stage the competition, CAF says it is now studying the applications of an unspecified number of countries prior to announcing a new host.

“These applications are currently under review and the Executive Committee will finalize the selection of the successful national association shortly,” African football’s ruling body said in a statement.

Ghana international Asamoah Gyan is one prominent African footballer to support the decision to maintain the scheduled competition dates of 17 January to 8 February.

“I think the African Cup should proceed, it has to be played whether in Morocco or anywhere,” he said on his official Twitter page.

“I heard stories about canceling the tournament and I don’t think it is a good thing. We should just support the countries that have been affected by the disease and move on.”

Despite knowing where the

CAF, and its president Issa Hayatou, have banned original 2015 Africa Cup of Nations host Morocco from January’s finals.

Nations Cup will be held in nine years’ time (Guinea), African football fans still don’t know where the tournament will take place in just over nine weeks.

Speculation is feverish as to which country might step in.

After Morocco requested its postponement in October, CAF contacted several countries to see if they would consider hosting should the North Africans pull out.

Of those countries, 2013 hosts South Africa have been the most adamant in saying they do not want the competition.

Ghana was also approached but public reaction in the West African nation against hosting the tournament was strong -- and this may be a problem for whichever country eventually stages the finals.

With CAF rules stating that only the host nation automatically

qualifies for the tournament, the Atlas Lions’ elimination was effectively landed when Morocco decided against hosting the tournament on Saturday.

A letter from Sports Minister Mohamed Ouzzine informed CAF that Morocco was maintaining the stance it adopted last month, when it asked for a postponement of at least six months to allow sufficient time to contain the Ebola outbreak.

CAF’s decision to disqualify Morocco comes on the day that the team began preparations for Thursday’s match against Benin, which had been intended as a Nations Cup warm-up.

The Ebola virus has so far ravaged three West African countries -Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone -with 5000 reported deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (CNN)

Madrid hit five to go on top

REAL Madrid smashed five goals past Rayo Vallecano to return to the top of the Spanish league after briefly being deposed by rivals Barcelona.

The score flattered Real Madrid, who scored a flurry of second half goals late on after a brave Rayo Vallecano effort had threatened an upset.

Gareth Bale returned to the starting line up to score within the first ten minutes and when Sergio Ramos added a second a heavy defeat was on the cards. But Rayo Vallecano’s Alberto Bueno made the most of a horrific defensive mix up to pull a goal back before half time.

But Madrid eventually imposed their superiority on the game, with Toni Kroos, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo completing the scoring.

It was the tenth game in a row that

Ronaldo has scored. It was also the fifth time in eight league games that Madrid have scored five goals.

Meanwhile Luis Suarez came off the bench to set up two goals, save Barcelona’s blushes and see the Catalan side briefly go top of the league.

Barcelona had traveled to Almeria with question marks hanging over Luis Enrique’s team. A two game losing streak was followed by an unconvincing 2-0 victory over Ajax in the Champions League.

The returning Luis Suaraz, signed in the summer but banned until last month after biting a player at the World Cup finals, had been far from his best too.

Suarez started on the bench and Barcelona went into half time a goal down after Thievy Bifouma took advantage of a Lionel Messi

mistake to fire Almeria into the lead, but Suarez and Neymar were called into action in the second half which changed the shape of the game.

The two combined midway through the second half to bring the sides level before Suarez’s cross set up Jordi Alba in the 81st minute to score the winner. But Coach Enrique was far from happy.

“The second half was better for the ambition and attitude shown by the players rather than for good football,” he said after the game.”To have a good season, though, you have to win even when you don’t play well in games like today.”

In Germany, Bayern Munich continued their imperious form by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 thanks to a Thomas Mueller hat trick.

The victory saw Munich go seven points clear at the top of the league,

Ronaldo scored his tenth goal in ten games.

handing coach Pep Guardiola his eight victory in eleven league games.

“They were very aggressive in defense, we had a few problems with our structure,” Guardiola told AFP after the game. “But the last 20 minutes was a completely different game.”

Munich’s supremacy is no

surprise to anyone, but the identity of the team propping up the league is.

Jurgen Klopp’s Dortmund qualified for the knock out phase of the Champions League last week, but results on Saturday saw Dortmund fall to the foot of the table, the first time they have been in such a lowly position for seven years.

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Josh for Sports

The thrill of victory AT age 63, while I yet have all of my memory intact, I shall use this column to share some of my exploits/accomplishments in sports as a young man growing up in the Bahamas.

Actually I was virtually unbeaten in track and field when I was healthy. When I was six-years-old I used to coach myself, like I’ve said in the past, my dad was firmly against his children participating in extracurricular activities. We were forced to keep most of our sporting activities a secret.

When my parents went to bed, we would run around the block.

Sometimes we would run up to three miles. I could beat boys twice my age and size in any distance from 100M to two miles.

By Joshua Gardiner

It hurts me that my parents never in their lives watched me compete as an athlete. They would hear about me on the radio and constantly read about me and see my pictures in the Guardian and the Tribune.

As far as the rest of the Bahamas was concerned, I was a national

champion in diverse classes, beginning from age 12 until age 21. After that period I created a track club that produced World and Olympic champions.

Also I was a coach for the Bahamas’ national teams that competed at the CARIFTA Games, in Nassau, and the Jr. CAC Championships, also in Nassau, which we won in 1980. At that meet, I watched Pauline Davis miss breaking the world’s record for the U-16 100M. She ran 11.01s.

Actually she missed the record by .001s.

Even though she was a member of the Bain Town Flyers, she was coached by Neville Wisdom.

STEPHEN WRAY Around that time, I secured a full

track (athletic) scholarship to attend my Alma Mater (South Ill. University). I have always had a sharp eye for talent and when Wray jumped 6’ 6”, I contacted my coach and coach signed him up immediately. His track club, the Pioneers was upset. Wray continued to progress and he went on to jump 7’ 7 ½ inches for the Bahamas at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. He just missed the gold and had to settle for a silver medal.

POTENTIAL TCI WORLD CHAMPIONS KIVARNO HANDFIELD There is a second highjumper whose life I’ve been instrumental in influencing.

– World champions in the making That person is none other than Kivarno Handfield. This young man is in his second year of university in the USA. I predict that he will break the world’s record before he retires.

He will also become a multiple international champion as well as a world champion.

ANGELO GARLAND Angelo Garland will become a world champion within two years in the 400M. He is currently 19 and next season he will blossom as a top 400M runner. Within two years Garland, if he competes in the Olympics will win the gold.

So long, Love Josh

Provo Hockey League:

Rivers dominates in Thunder’s victory – Diotte-Joly scores eight in draw

Lowell Anderson took five wickets for 18 runs to spur the Jaguars to victory

Anthony McKnight scored the first century in this season’s competition

Jaguars remain unbeaten in cricket tournament – McKnight sparks Jam Turk with century THE Sunny Foods Jaguars remain unbeaten in the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association T20 Cricket tournament after beating rivals Police by 55 runs when the two undefeated sides met last Sunday at the Downtown Ball Park.

In the four-team event Jam Turk got out of losing mode after former Jamaican youth player Anthony McKnight spanked the first century for the competition against KB Homes on Saturday at the same venue.

In the battle of the undefeated the Jaguars batted first and totalled 175-6 from their allotted 20 overs with Nuwan Bodhinayake hitting a half century. The wicket-keeping batsman who scored an unbeaten 94 the previous week, smashed

59 (7X4s and 3X6s) while Smijo Devassy added 40 (6X4s) and Odain Ewart 34 (4X4s and 1X6).

Ira Baptiste and Vaurice Jervis took two wickets each. Baptiste continued his form with the bat with an aggressive 56 (3X4s and 6X6s) in the run chase, but he lacked support and the Lawmen were bundled out for 120 in the 16th over due to the bowling of former Jam Turk player Lowell Anderson. Anderson was clinic in his delivery and ended with 5-18. Winick Caleb and Devassy took two wickets each.

On Saturday McKnight who had scored a century a few months ago for Beaches, his regular team, led Jam Turk to their first win.

THIRD HALF CENTURY

KB Homes won the toss and batted first. They piled on 207 runs with Marlon Graham continuing his fine form with his third consecutive half century. The inform batsman finished with an unbeaten 64 (7X4s and 4X6s) while Ranald Schulz added 42 (7X4s and 1X6) and Paul Collis chipped in with 29 runs (2X4s and 1X6).

Bowling for Jam Turk, Jeffrey Bascoe took two wickets.

Needing to score at over 10.3 runs per over Jam Turk started positively and maintained the aggression with McKnight leading the charge with 104 (10X4s and 6X6s). S. Hunter added 34 (6X4s) while Bascoe (4X4s and 1X6) added 28 as the side reached the winning total with one ball to spare.

KURT Rivers scored five goals to lead the Big Blue Thunders to victory when the second week of the Da Conch Shack Provo Hockey League (PHL) bullied off last Saturday at the Graceway Sports Centre in Providenciales.

Rivers scored all of his team’s goals in the 5-4 win over the Grace Bay Resorts Conchorers in the Novice division. For the Conchorers Max Scholar led the attack with three goals.

In the second novice clash the Grace Bay Car Rentals Islanders defeated the Scotiabank Sailfish 2-1 with Jack Blain leading the winners with a pair and Harry Schofield scoring for the Sailfish.

In the Bantam Division the Saunders and Company Owls made light work of the Sailrock Lobsters owing to a better second period and an aggressive start. The game when ended 9-4 saw the eventual winners outscoring their opponents 5-1 in the second period. Carson Greatrex led the winners with four goals while Tristan Grandsire added a pair. The Lobsters, who scored three unanswered goals in a little over four minutes in the latter stages of the first period, were led by Zachary Scholar with two goals and two assists.

The Lobsters were not without glory, given that they had drawn with the Coco Bistro Lightning in another clash. The game which ended 5-5 saw Scholar scoring three goals, while Vijay Kalliecharan added a

Gabriel Diotte-Joly scored eight goals and made two assists.

pair. For the Lightning Joe Canham and Jamie Gray finished with two goals each.

MIDGET DIVISION In the Midget Division the Twa Marcelin Wolf Pirates defeated the Digicel Panthers 9-5 after a 7-2 first period explosion.

Darius Coakley led the winners with three successful strikes while Liam Delancy and Gregory Louis added two each.

Matthew Harnett, who opened the scoring in the second minute, and Zarek Swann, led the Panthers with two goals each.

In the other Midget game the BCQS Flames and the Gansevoort Gators drew 11 all with Gabriel DiotteJoly scoring eight goals and making two assists while Keyvano Thompson added a pair for the Gators.

The Flames were led by Sean Karam with four goals and Liam Karam, Daniel Forbes and Orrin Campbell with two goals each.

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Fenelus leads Cal State to Big West Conference final

Grand Turk will receive their top prize for last season’s dominance.

PABA Night League bounces off this Saturday THE biggest basketball tournament in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League, is set to bounce off this Saturday at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court.

Twelve teams, including new side the Hustlerz, led by captain Kirk Adams and coached by veteran Colin Williams, will battle in 13 games each over the next few months.

Along with the opening games defending champions the GT Stallions will collect another set of hardware while Coach Bro Will will collect his Coach of the Year Award for the third time in four years.

The league will miss the competitive Harbour Boys, who decided to take a year off to focus on their team’s objective.

The Steelers has however recruited player Alvarado Parker as their coach. Veteran Coach Trevor Cooke has returned for another stint with the Police Badgers. The Badgers have also recruited reputable players Duran Dean and Ehlo Seymour from the Harbour Boys.

Meanwhile Alvin Parker and Devon Cox have joined the Coca Cola Classics, formerly known as the J&D Collectors. The HAB Supersonics and the Nazarene Kings are the youngest teams with players from the TCIPS Lions and the CHHS Eagles.

In the opening night the Hustlerz will face the Predators from 19:00h before the heating rivalry of the Stallions and the Flyers from Flyer Nation engulf the venue in the feature clash.

Admission per night is $5.

NATIONAL footballer Marc Fenelus has led his university the Cal State Fullerton to the Big West Conference final after scoring in a 3-0 win against the South Division’s No.1 seeded team the UC Riverside on Wednesday night at the UC Riverside Soccer Field.

Fenelus, who scored against the BVI in the TCI’s 2-0 win in the preliminary Qualification Rounds for the 2014 Caribbean Cup on June 3rd in Aruba, scored the second goal (a 30-yard strike) in the semi-finals after creating the first by forcing a foul in the box for his University team.

The former national junior player, who was recently named on the Big West Second Team All-Conference, is leading his university with eight goals.

The Titans move on to the final of the Big West Conference Tournament for the first time since 2010 to face Southern California rival UC Irvine at Anteater Stadium on Saturday evening.

Marc Fenelus is leading his university with eight goals.

Blue Haven Mixed Tag League:

Wahoos and Nuff Said dominate in semis DEFENDING champions the BCB Wahoos and Nuff Said recorded comprehensive victories in the Cup semi-finals of the Blue Haven Mixed Tag Rugby League last Thursday at the Meridian Field.

The teams were expected to battle for championship honours on Thursday (November 13) at the same venue in the Cup final. Last

Thursday the Wahoos, who were number one ranked going into the final four, whipped Uptown 15-2, while third place Nuff Said surprised the second ranked Meridian Marauders 20-9.

In the Plate semis the Vix Tipsy Turtle (fifth seeded) edged past Trail Red Mist 10-9 while the CASL Seals of Doom defeated the BCQS Jolly Ranchers 14-7.

Cyclists and runners will compete over this route on Sunday.

Dozens already registered for Provo’s Sprint Triathlon THE annual Sprint Triathlon in Providenciales already has 47 athletes, with many others set to register before action splashes off on Sunday morning at the Bight Park from 9:00h.

The event which is geared towards raising money for SNAP (Special Need Accoc. of Provo) had attracted 10 teams and 17 individual athletes

by Thursday morning.

The athletes and teams will swim 0.5 miles west to east at the Bight Park; before biking from the Park to Tiki Hut up hill to Suzy Turn and then to Pratts Road before returning to the Park four times in succession to complete a total of 12 miles. The final stage will be a one lap around the bike loop (three miles) on foot.

All participants will be awarded with medals, while all the finishers

will receive certificates. There will also be prizes for the first, second and third overall finishers, the first, second and third males and females and a team prize.

At the event a raffle will also be held with participants paying $10 for a chance to win a day pass to Beaches, two night passes at Club Med and one full round of golf at the Provo Golf Club.

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