Turks and Caicos Weekly News - Issue 39

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No power bill hikes for TCU customers GRAND Turk and Salt Cay residents breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after electricity provider TCU’s bid to hike rates was officially thrown out by the Governor.

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TCI sees large tourism surge TCI enjoyed an 18 per cent rise in long-stay visitors during the first half of this year – compared to 2010 – bucking the trend for the region.

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FIERCE disputes at a major Providenciales resort have seen nine workers sacked after refusing to sign a new contract they claim drastically reduces their pay.

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PDM slams new land policy

PDM chiefs have hit out at the country’s new Crown land policy saying it paves the way for the islands’ sparse resources to be transferred to non-natives.

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NIB director Colin Heartwell and deputy director Rhesa Cartwright. Despite being owed over $4m in arrears, the national insurance fund is said to be capable of increasing benefits without hiking contributions.

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No power bill hikes for TCU customers

By Gemma Handy GRAND Turk and Salt Cay residents breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after electricity provider TCU’s bid to hike rates was officially thrown out by the Governor.

The power firm had hoped to increase its tariff to all customers by five cents per kilowatt hour (KWH).

It said the extra revenue was needed to cover costs it incurred due to devastating Hurricane Ike in 2008.

But it sparked an outcry across the two islands from consumers who said they already struggled to pay exorbitant rates.

Former Governor Gordon Wetherell had initially snubbed TCU’s request until the completion

of the ongoing separate review into the country’s electricity services.

His refusal invoked the wrath of TCU chiefs who demanded an outside expert be appointed to conduct an inquiry into the merit of their application.

Expert Dr Virendra Ajodhia held a series of meetings on both islands to allow TCU’s 2,200 customers to voice their views.

He submitted a subsequent report to both the power company and the government on August 28.

A statement from the Governor’s office on Thursday said Mr Todd had accepted the recommendations of the report and rejected the application.

The news will likely be welcomed

by islanders; residential customers already pay 27 cents per KWH while commercial clients cough up steeper rates still at 32 cents per KWH. On top of that, there’s the hefty cost of fuel which can add a whopping 75 per cent extra on top.

Consultative forum member and Grand Turk resident Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson was among those angered by TCU’s application.

“The cost of electricity has already gone up since Ike and will continue to do so,” she previously told the Weekly News.

“I appreciate TCU are generating electricity for a smaller number of customers compared to other countries where the rate is low but I am concerned about the timing of

this request.

“I would have expected attempts to recover money spent after Ike to have been made earlier,” Ms Cartwright-Robinson added.

Meanwhile the separate Regulation of Electricity Services Review, which started on August 1 and is being undertaken by European consultants Oxera, is expected to conclude imminently.

It was set up by the government following widespread concerns about ever-increasing power bills, exacerbated by high fuel charges.

The Governor is also soon to make an announcement regarding a bid from Fortis TCI to increase its basic rate to government and commercial customers by 5.5 per

cent.

That caused dismay among local businesses in Provo, North and Middle Caicos who already fork out 27 cents KWH – around three times the average amount in the US and Canada.

Spiralling power bills of recent years have threatened to put many small firms out of business.

Fortis TCI boss Eddinton Powell stressed that the move, if successful, would see no change to residential rates, which currently stand at 26 cents per KWH. The company is also seeking to end government subsidies on service to South Caicos. Power there is supplied by Fortis TCI’s sister firm AEP.

TCI sees large tourism surge TCI enjoyed an 18 per cent rise in long-stay visitors during the first half of this year – compared to 2010 – bucking the trend for the region.

The country is one of few in the Caribbean to boast a double digit increase in tourist numbers for the past two years.

Extra flights from New York, Boston and Newark are said to be largely responsible for the surge between January 1 and June 30.

For the first six months of 2011, the islands welcomed in 222,596 visitors, compared to 188,493 during the same period last year.

Most holidaymakers continue to hail from the US. The TCI attracted an extra 23 per cent American vacationers.

The Canadian market has also

grown by five per cent, likely due to additional direct flights from the major cities of Toronto and Montreal.

In February 2012, the islands will welcome another inaugural flight from Halifax on the east coast of Canada. This new direct weekly Thursday service is expected to boost visitor numbers further still.

Grand Turk’s cruise centre continues to break records for arrivals. A total of 189 ships, carrying 369,695 passengers, docked in the capital island during the first half of 2011.

That’s more than a 10 per cent hike on January to June 2010 when 334,584 people visited.

This November, cruise centre bosses are bracing themselves for the arrival of one of the largest ships in

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Almost 200 liners, carrying 370,000 people, docked in Grand Turk between January and June this year

the world, Carnival Magic.

Director of tourism Ralph Higgs said: “The Turks and Caicos star continues to shine in the region and the evidence is our sound arrival numbers.

“We are encouraged by these numbers and excited about the upcoming 2011/2012 season.”

He said healthy visitor numbers were beneficial to the country’s overall economy.

“These are positive signs coming out of TCI tourism; we urge residents and locals businesses to explore and embrace all the opportunities associated with the tourism industry.”

Meanwhile the Tourist Board and members of the Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) have been touting the islands’ attractions across the north-east US during a recent sales blitz.

Properties represented during a week of meetings were Amanyara, Parrot Cay, Point Grace, the Regent Grand, Villa Renaissance, Comfort

Suites, the Sands, Ocean Club and the Alexandra.

Pow-wows with 465 travel agents and 45 agencies were staged in New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island and Manhattan, New York.

The initiative followed a similar exercise in Canada in August which included meetings with 87 agencies in Halifax, Dartmouth, Newfoundland, Fredericton, Moncton and Charlottetown.

Wooing tourists to visit sister islands SIGHTS and sounds of the stunning sister islands will be highlighted amid a forthcoming campaign to lure more tourists to visit.

Billboards and media advertisements featuring everything from the caves of Middle Caicos to the old world charm of Grand Turk will be displayed throughout the TCI as part of the Tourist Board

initiative.

The board’s director Ralph Higgs said: “We have an obligation to promote all 40 islands and cays that comprise the Turks and Caicos Islands and this new endeavour we believe does just that.”

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Fireworks at Beaches Nine workers sacked after refusing to sign new contract

By Gemma Handy FIERCE disputes at a major Providenciales resort have seen nine workers sacked after refusing to sign a new contract they claim drastically reduces their pay.

Spa therapists at Beaches reacted furiously to tough orders from bosses demanding they agree to the revised conditions – or face termination.

Workers say the amended deal forces them to work for $5 an hour minimum wage and slashes their commission and tips to peanuts.

The explosive situation drags the award-winning family complex unwittingly into the spotlight once again for apparently unsavory employment conditions.

It follows a lengthy battle by nine former workers to procure due compensation after being unfairly dismissed in 2003.

And it puts an unwelcome cloud over the resort’s reopening this week after Hurricane Irene devastated its beach and vegetation.

One worker, fired on Monday from the complex’s Red Lane spa, told the Weekly News: “The $5 per hour is not enough; we are professional and skilled workers and we deserve a higher rate.”

She said the new contract capped commission on spa services to just seven per cent and commission on

salon treatments to 13 per cent.

“For years we’ve been getting 31 per cent commission straight from the treatment. With their new structure of pay, even if they add it all, still it won’t come out as 31 per cent.”

The contract also stipulates a maximum service charge of 12.5 per cent payable to staff. Previously workers received 100 per cent of their tips.

The worker continued: “The service charge should not be included on the total of the salary because it’s the gift from the guest to us therapists and is not coming from Beaches.”

She added: “As of now, nine therapists have been dismissed from their jobs because of not signing the new contract.

“A contract should be an agreement between the employer/ employee if both parties agree with it.

“But since the start of this, Beaches have said that there is no room for negotiation.”

But resort bosses say the new contracts are part of a “long-standing effort” to regularise contract workers’ status in line with Beaches’ sister hotels across the region.

General manager Don Dagenais said it was never the intention to keep spa staff at the TCI resort on as contract workers as it was “uneconomical and unsustainable”.

Beef at Beaches: Fracas drags award-winning family resort into spotlight

In a statement, Mr Dagenais said he had been keen to get the issue resolved before the hotel reopened.

He continued that Beaches’ lawyers had been asked to pursue the matter to ensure the process was in keeping with local law.

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on show, touting all the islands’ delights to the 700,000 passengers who pass through each year.

And the large, recently installed LCD screens at Providenciales and Grand Turk airports will also flaunt eye-catching images.

Mr Higgs added: “These new efforts by the board are driven to bring more traffic to the other islands by tourists who may be looking for something to do or another island to explore during their stay and we believe that some of them may choose to return to vacation there.”

Meanwhile, the Tourist Board continues to work with wholesalers, airlines and hoteliers to promote the destination overseas.

In the coming weeks and months

the board will be exhibiting at a number of shows including Salon International Tourism Voyages in Montreal, the London Wedding Show, World Travel Market and International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes, France.

TCI destination videos will be available on American Airlines, Continental, US Airways and Delta on all their domestic and international flights.

The islands’ appeal was further cemented recently by top nods from Virtuoso, a network of the world’s finest travel agencies.

A recent survey named TCI the most alluring destination in the Caribbean and the region’s most sought after vacation spot for affluent travellers.

One local hotel was also declared the best family resort in the world.

Ms Fulford-Gardiner told the Weekly News on Thursday: “The Labour Department has been duly informed of the matter and has been providing legal advice to both the employer and employees on the standard procedures as outlined in the Employment Ordinance.”

Some NIB benefits increased

By Samantha Dash

Wooing tourists to ...

Michelle Fulford-Gardiner to notify her of the situation, Mr Dagenais said it was essential the issue be resolved promptly.

“This will enable the requisite focus to remain on fully restoring the hotel and maintaining its viability,” he added.

RETIREMENT pensions, maternity and funeral grants, sickness and survivor benefits have all been increased, says new NIB director Colin Heartwell.

However, NIB contributions taken from wages will not be increased, he promised.

These announcements came at a press briefing on the financial condition of the National Insurance Fund.

The review was conducted by Derek Osbourne of Nassau, Bahamas, and he recommended 19 amendments for changes in NIB’s benefits programme in order to bring the TCI in line with the best practices of social security services in the region.

The recommendations were generally intended to adjust pensioners’ and various benefits to reflect cost of living increases.

A copy of the report was delivered to the Governor who accepted the recommendations.

Seventy-three per cent of

pensioners across the TCI will benefit from an eight per cent increase which raises the minimum from $310.50 to $335.

However, some pensions will be decreased by 7.5 per cent.

This is because the 15 per cent pension increase awarded in 2007 was not supposed to be granted to new pensioners from August 2007 to October 2010.

This adjustment will affect around 242 beneficiaries across the islands.

Maternity grant will see an increase from $400 to $500 per child.

Funeral grant will be increased from $800 to $1,300 for dependents and from $1,200 to $2,000 for insured persons.

According to Heartwell, current survivors’ pensions are calculated solely on the pension entitlement of the deceased which is, at times, inadequate because of the number of survivors.

Therefore, this increase will ensure the surviving spouse $250 per month and $100 for each dependent per month.

Another area amended was widows’ and widowers’ pensions.

Presently, the qualifying conditions for entitlement to a widow’s pension is age 50 and 60 for widowers.

“In this age of equal employment opportunities, the qualifying criteria for this benefit is now age 50 for both,” Heartwell said.

Currently, the qualifying conditions for sickness and maternity benefit, invalidity pension and funeral grant, is the first 13 weeks of the last 26 week period being examined.

This requirement has now been relaxed and will enable more persons to be eligible for these benefits.

Temporary residents will now be entitled to employment injury benefits and persons employed over the age of 65 will now be covered by NIB. However, employers of persons over 65 will have to pay contributions of 1.2 per cent of the weekly wage up to a $600 wage.

These amendments are due to take effect from January 1, 2012.

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

How’s new Governor shaping up?

IT’S been four weeks since Governor Ric Todd assumed the critical role of leading the country.

His pledges include making the TCI the most transparent country in the region, putting the country back on a path to prosperity, and building effective and sustainable public services.

He has also cited improving prospects for young people and better assistance for the elderly as priorities.

We asked you for your initial impressions of the economics expert and Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) veteran.

Difficult decisions

“He is saying all of the right things. Hopefully he will follow through with the right actions.

“He will need a thick skin in order to accomplish some things which are essential to economic recovery, but will be very unpopular with many people.

“For example, dramatic downsizing of the civil service is absolutely critical, but will undoubtedly cause an uproar.

“Prosecutions of well connected politicians will also occur on his watch and likely trigger a backlash by their supporters.

“We will see.”

Talking heads

“How about some of his “transparency” on the Shore Club deal and the health care deal?

“If we don’t see something very soon on these and other items, we can write him off as just another British talking head!”

Work cut out

“Our new Governor appears to be a personable man and we wish him well with his task to straighten out the mess left by a party which has a legacy of failure and criminality.

“His work is cut out for him” “The promising perception is he is new and appointed by a new government in Britain whose Foreign Secretary and those involved in managing the overseas territories have promised a ‘new deal’.

“The Foreign & Commonwealth Office managed by Ministers Munn and Bryant ignored what was going on in the TCI and their last appointee Governor Wetherell had a

policy of leaving the entire PNP government, less the elected ministers, in place.

“This reminds us of the American Chicago gangster Al Capone running his empire from a jail cell.

“Governor Todd and Martin Stanley have wasted no time in announcing their plan to turn out the permanent secretaries and start over.

“Hopefully they will find educated and honest islanders to replace those appointed by the last elected government who stone-walled Wetherell under his nose.

“The admission by temporary chief financial officer Groves that NHIP is an unaffordable debacle is also long overdue.

“It was Wetherell who approved this mess which was cooked up by our former Financial Minister and medical director plus the 2007 appointed permanent secretary of finance who went along for the ride, building more and more debt.

“The concerns are that Todd has been associated with the FCO for many years. We hope he can rise above this.

“His early promise to bring investment into TCI once again is also a good sign. Despite the repeated calls by PDM’s Parnell to declare TCI ‘open for business’ Governor Wetherell did not seem to have this as a top priority.

“Those of us who were in the gallery or listening to the last House of Assembly meetings heard Parnell introduce his stimulus package later grabbed by Donhue Gardiner.

“This would have helped but Wetherell sat on it, choosing instead to shift tax burdens on the people.

“It now seems too late to straighten out the massive debt and we will see how Todd, who is known as a financial wiz, solves that problem.

“It is time now to look to other knowledgeable islanders for input on solutions. Not from the former government

cronies or a self serving head of one of the appointed advisory consultant groups.

“After revisiting and revising NHIP we need to revisit the Carnival Cruise deal where we only glean $3.50 from each cruise passenger and the electrical monopoly which under our former Governor doubled the electrical rates.

“We hope that Governor Todd spends more time in the Caicos islands where 90 per cent of the population resides and where 99 per cent of the business is conducted.

“We know Waterloo is in Grand Turk but we know he can get cheap rent on a Leeward mansion which is in walking distance to the fast ferries to the largest and most promising islands of North and Middle Caicos which have been under the control of elected ministers of the former government and for that reason have seen nothing except failed development from Sandy Point to Lorimers.”

More action

“We have heard these same talks from all previous Governors, however my advice to Mr Todd would be, show us more action and less talk.”

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Governor Todd visits Salt Cay SALT Cay residents turned out on Tuesday to meet recently appointed Governor Ric Todd when he paid a visit to the tiny isle.

Pupils at Mary Robinson Primary School treated the new leader to a series of performances.

Governor Todd also enjoyed a tour of the island to see everything from the medical clinic to the airport, hurricane shelters to the historic White House.

The visit concluded with a community meeting to which all residents were invited.

Salt Cay was the last of the family islands to be visited as part of the Governor’s introductory programme to the TCI. Mr Todd thanked District Commissioner Almaida Wilson and her staff for organising the visit, consultative forum member Patricia Simmons for co-hosting the trip and providing local knowledge, primary school children and staff, and residents who took part in the meeting.

Youngsters at Mary Robinson Primary School in Salt Cay were delighted to meet the Governor

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‘No Crown land for non-natives’ PDM rebukes new policy

By Gemma Handy PDM chiefs have hit out at the country’s new Crown land policy saying it paves the way for the islands’ sparse resources to be transferred to non-natives.

And they have even vowed to replace it with their own, alternative policy if successful in next year’s elections.

They declared the 23-page document released last month a “step in the right direction” for transparency.

But said it was “deficient” in correcting the misuse of proceeds from the wanton distribution of Crown land under the former government.

“In the past, Crown land sales were wrongly used as a tool to balance budgets and for recurrent expenditure.

“Both of these uses helped to give a false sense of financial security and success by previous governments,” the party said in a statement.

“The interim government’s response to this problem seems to suggest that stagnation of the Crown land base and outright sale in auctions to non-Turks and Caicos Islanders is the answer to the past problems associated with the alienation of Crown land.

“It is not.”

The policy, which comes into effect next year, mandates commercial developers to show that their project is of benefit to the TCI, and that the private land market is unable to fulfil their requirements.

They must also demonstrate a viable and detailed business case and that the size applied for corresponds to the planned scheme.

But an additional clause allows for other commercial sales of Crown land to be undertaken via competitive tendering.

The PDM says this paves for the way for more parcels to be passed into non-indigenous hands.

“As a matter of principle, the sale of Crown land … should never be to non-Turks and Caicos Islanders.”

The party pledges to substitute the document with one that helps boost the hotel, agriculture and transportation sectors.

They also say they will set up a government corporation to hold equity and debt into these new enterprises with income raised placed into a special fund overseen by a body operating independently of government.

In addition, Crown land proceeds would only be spent on capital projects in cases of dire national emergency.

The party also laments the future

Beware Rocky Ford cantaloupes RESIDENTS are being warned against eating a certain type of cantaloupe due to an outbreak of a killer disease associated with their consumption.

More than 15 people in the US have died after contracting listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating contaminated fruit.

The multi-state outbreak is associated with cantaloupes grown in the Rocky Ford region of Colorado.

The Ministry of Health issued an advisory on Tuesday after it emerged some of the infected fruits may be on sale in TCI grocery stores.

The department is urging islanders and food distributors across the islands to discard all Rocky Ford cantaloupe products

until further notice.

Stores may contact the Environmental Health Department for a seizure and condemnation certificate in order to claim compensation from suppliers.

Listeriosis primarily affects older adults, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and newborns.

People without these risk factors are rarely affected.

The condition is associated with fever and muscle aches, often preceded by diarrhoea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Suspected sufferers should go to the nearest health care facility which, in turn, should report such cases to a Health Department representative.

The PDM party, led by Doug Parnell, say attempts to claw back conditional purchase lease arrears “alarm” well-meaning islanders

management of land being removed from Cabinet hands and placed under the responsibility of the Attorney General.

“The interim government again seeks to brand future governments as incompetent and unethical.”

And they condemn the axing of conditional purchase leases (CPLs) in favour of freehold titles and long

leases “without saying what this latter option entails”.

Unpaid CPLs famously racked up $1m in arrears from a whopping 500 defaulters. Attempts to claw the cash back are currently underway by civil recovery lawyers.

The PDM added that the process should be halted or be “properly clarified in order not to alarm Turks

and Caicos Islanders who have had no hand in allegedly corrupt practices”.

Publication of the new policy, which replaces its 2005 counterpart, on September 28 was cited as a crucial step towards completion of election milestones.

It restricts future parcels of land to Belongers aged 21 or over who have never received one before, with the resumption of allocations for residential use to commence within weeks.

It also wipes out special discounts for developers who, in most cases, will only qualify for a long leasehold title at full market rent subject to regular review.

Special priorities for Crown land use will be widened to include social and emergency housing, land for recreational use or tourism promotion, and government use to replace rented offices.

The document also provides for past transactions carried out under the 2005 policy – particularly those where Belonger discounts were applied – to be scrutinised for misdeeds.

Local law firms were notified of the impending changes which will be enforced following the drafting and approval of an ordinance.

Visit http://turksandcaicosislands. fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/2011/ sept/crown-land-policy.pdf to read the policy in full.

Companies told comply with new taxes – or risk prison INSURANCE brokers and financial institutions are being told to register immediately to facilitate two new taxes – or face a $10,000 fine or six months in prison.

The insurance premiums sales tax and the domestic financial sales tax came into force on September 12.

All providers of relevant insurance policies and financial services must sign up with the government’s Revenue Control Unit forthwith.

The insurance tax applies to all domestic insurance premiums, other than those on life and medical insurance.

The toll is 2.5 per cent of the premium charged by the insurance provider. It must be charged, collected and remitted to TCIG by the insurance provider or broker, and paid for by customers.

It is expected to yield $1.2m in much needed revenue this financial year.

The financial services sales levy comprises a 10 per cent toll on service fees charged by financial service providers in the domestic market including banks, trust companies, corporate management companies, money transfer companies, mutual funds, credit associations etc. It must be charged, collected and remitted to government by the companies.

Money transfer levies and stamp duty fall under this new tax, which is expected to raise $1.5m this year.

There are some exemptions for the financial sales tax. They include companies registered as exempt under the Companies Ordinance; companies registered in the islands that only conduct business overseas other than investment in property or in local business; a mutual fund registered in TCI and conducting business overseas; a trust formed under the laws of the TCI; a

limited partnership conducting its business overseas and not in TCI other than investment in property or in local business; a limited life company registered in the islands which conducts its business overseas and not locally other than investment in property or in local business in the TCI; the money transfer service fee charged by financial institutions relating to the inward transfer of money.

Registration forms can be downloaded from www.gov.tc or picked up from Revenue Control Units within the Ministry of Finance in Town Center Mall, Providenciales, or Hibiscus Square, Grand Turk.

Once complete they should be presented to the Revenue Control Unit for processing.

They can also be faxed on 941 8649 for Provo or 946 2686 for Grand Turk.

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Huge honour for Haiti’s Harold TCI businessman appointed to presidential advisory council Article and photos

by Derrick A. Scott TCI businessman and philanthropist Harold Charles has been appointed

by Haiti’s President Michel Martelly as one of 32 members of a new presidential advisory council on growth and investments, co-chaired

by President Bill Clinton.

The SkyKing founder was appointed on September 21 along with several former heads of state from Spain, Philippines, Columbia among others, and business leaders from around the world when President Martelly launched the council at the New York Palace Hotel in downtown Manhattan.

In an interview with Mr Charles, he said that he was honoured to be singled out by President Martelly to be a part of this magnificent dream team.

Caricom special representative to Haiti, former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson (left), and Harold Charles share a light moment at the launching of the council in New York.

Haitian President Michel Martelly (right), congratulates Harold Charles on the appointment.

“I am so proud to be part of this effort because the people of Haiti have been suffering for too long and I think it’s about time for Haiti and the Haitian people to take their rightful place in the Caribbean and the world,” said Mr Charles.

A prosperous Haiti, with jobs,

with his exposure to a vast network of international business associates, he believes he can play a vital role in attracting the investments that Haiti so badly needs.

Haitian-born Charles said that one of the developments he would like to see is the building of a first

education and development, would definitely lessen the number of Haitians who become illegal immigrants to other island nations in search of better conditions, he said.

The Turks and Caicos businessman continued that, with his expertise in business and development along

Depopulation John Hartley is a retired CEO. He was educated in economics and econometrics at Manchester University and Harvard Business School. He is an occasional contributor at invitational economics seminars at Brazenose College, Oxford.

Economics Column SLIGHTLY wonkish!

Correspondence with a highly intelligent reader has got me thinking again about this problem, and how to present it to people.

I think it worth returning to it because Nemesis Bellingham and the British will not take radical action to correct the problem if those steps will be heavily resisted by Belongers, political leaders, the advisory and consultative bodies and so forth.

Let’s throw racism into the trash can. There will be no talk here of lazy Belongers with entitlement culture, or Haitians who can’t learn English and democracy, or criminal Jamaicans.

It’s all racist nonsense, and in any case does nothing to advance the economic argument or our rainbow society.

A good place to start is Jared Diamond’s masterpiece, Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed (Penguin Books 2005).

Practically all his examples of failure are island cultures, plus a couple of continental cultures so isolated they might as well have been islands.

Diamond takes close to 500 pages to

explain why this is so; cultural isolation, high comparative costs, failures of unchallenged elites and so on. But amongst many lessons, there are several vital to the TCI. One is that depopulation is a disaster. I still have not been pointed to a contrary example.

Another is that growth and collapse are asymmetrical. Consider inflating a balloon.

As air is added, the shape, size and rate of expansion of the surface area can be predicted with reasonable accuracy from the initial conditions.

But when you release the valve, or even more, prick the surface, predicting the behaviour of the collapse is much more challenging. In the case of an economy it is impossible.

The final economic collapse, if there is one, often comes out of a relatively clear sky.

Additionally, involuntary depopulation generally means that those who can leave do so. Ireland is a good example of this. Even now, qualified Irish youth are flocking to Britain and Australia.

A further lesson, also relevant in the Irish case, is that having somewhere for leavers to go makes the problem worse. Geographical and cultural isolation slows depopulation.

Neither condition applies here.

Our young and qualified can leave quite easily, many of them for America or Britain.

The ‘dependency ratio’, that is the proportion of people subtracting from value to people adding to value is also crucial.

If the leavers are young and productive, there is risk that the dependency ratio will suddenly flip over to more than one, or even approaching it would be dangerous and risk an accelerating spiral.

So what about “the large number of illegal immigrants now burdening almost all of our ‘systems’” described by my correspondent?

After all they came here for the boom didn’t they? We can just shrink back to where we were.

Well, the fact that they came here for the boom suggests they are young, and many have productive skills that can add value to the economy now and in the future.

More significantly they spend money here.

Perhaps not as much as in the past, but they are still spending here.

A sizable sector of the economy is dedicated to serving their needs and managing the shrinkage of the retail and renting sector, utilities, entertainment and so on, is proving to be very difficult, and will become even harder even if we never reach the tipping point leading to collapse.

It is not as if we have had 5,000 elderly and useless disabled folk dumped on us, or 5,000 babies who will need 20 years before they become producers and consumers. Mostly these people are young, productive consumers.

I repeat my challenge. Please send me an example of an economy that has successfully managed a shrinking population, and we will study it together.

class airport in Cap Haitien along with hotels. These developments will attract tourism and other business ventures which will be a catalyst for economic success in the region.

“Additionally, I would advise this administration to provide vocational schools and institutions of higher learning so that fewer Haitians have to go to the Dominican Republic and other places for education.

“It is so expensive and provides a burden on their families. In addition, the cost of such education abroad inhibits the opportunities for the students whose families are unable to pay to send them abroad to study.

“Providing these opportunities for education in Haiti will prevent the brain drain, allowing more students to study and work in Haiti. Human resources is a vital commodity needed for the development of any nation,” he said.

Other aspects that need attention in Haiti include investment in housing, agriculture, health, tourism and other sectors.

However, Mr Charles cautioned that time be first spent on developing the country’s infrastructure before beginning the promotion of tourism.

He was very optimistic about the future of Haiti.

“Going forward I feel very encouraged about the direction in which Haiti is moving. I would advise the President to find a way to unite the people.

“As you know, united we stand, divided we fall so Haitians in Haiti and the diaspora must stand united so that Haiti will succeed.”

The presidential advisory council will have a three-fold objective - to promote the brand called Haiti, to advise the President on policies and strategies to solicit investments to spur economic growth and improve the country’s economic outlook, and to attract investments that will create sustainable jobs.

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& CrimeCourt Copper theft soars in the TCI

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WITH Samantha Dash-RIGBY

PEOPLE have obviously caught on to the money-making copper industry that has gripped other parts of the world, as reports of stolen copper escalate here in the

TCI. Police spokesman Inspector Calvin Chase confirmed that officers have identified an emerging crime trend in the islands as it relates to the

No arrests yet in Mackey shooting ONE week after a local businessman was shot in a robbery, police have questioned a number of people but have not yet filed charges.

Inspector Calvin Chase confirmed that officers had detained and questioned several suspects but no one has been charged.

Meanwhile, businessman Leslie

Palmer, aka ‘Mackey’ of Mackey’s Café, has since been released from the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre after the shooting shattered bone in his left shoulder.

He is said to be at home recuperating.

An undisclosed amount of money was taken from him and police investigations are continuing.

theft of copper wire.

“Although this activity has been ongoing throughout the Caribbean where hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of copper are reported stolen yearly, it has now found its way to the TCI,” he said.

In light of this, police have issued a warning to the public to exercise vigilance and report any suspicious activity around their property.

Copper is in high demand and fetches high prices in countries like China, America and Germany.

The metal is used in housing and

automotive applications, but the biggest market is in the electrical industry.

Because of its conductivity, copper is used as wiring and as parts in telecommunications and electronic equipment.

It is corrosion-resistant and so used in plumbing, radiators, cooking systems and solar heating.

Copper is strong, ductile and malleable and is used in producing brass and bronze, and can be alloyed with silver and nickel.

It is also used in jewellery and

coins.

Despite high demand and payout for scrap copper, police are reminding the public that such theft remains a crime.

TCI police are asking for the public’s help in curbing this activity.

If you have any information about the theft of copper in the TCI, call police on 911 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

You can also send an encrypted web tip on www.crimestoppers.tc or friend Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos on Facebook.

Police ask for help in Gold Smith burglary SIX weeks after a burglary at Gold Smith’s jewellers in Grand Turk TCI police have not yet charged anyone for the crime and are calling on the public for help.

The store was broken into on August 23, the same night of Hurricane Irene, and a quantity of jewellery, watches and cameras worth approximately $100,000 were stolen.

If anyone saw or heard anything regarding the burglary they are asked to come forward with this information, police spokesman Inspector Calvin Chase said.

Also, police are reminding persons of the need to refrain from purchasing items from illegitimate sources.

This type of behaviour, if detected, will result in prosecution to the full extent of the law, Inspector Chase promised.

Police are reiterating their commitment to continued vigorous investigations of criminal activities in the islands and are therefore urging the public to assist by providing any information which may be useful to matters currently under investigation.

Call police directly on 911 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

You can also send an encrypted web tip on www.crimestoppers.tc or friend Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos on Facebook.

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

Letter of the week

Why elections are likely in 2012 Dear Editor, There is still a lot of uncertainty throughout the TCI as to whether general elections and a return to ministerial government will take place in 2012.

This is especially the case given the broken promise of 2011 elections and the introduction of ‘milestones’ that need to be met or significantly progressed before the UK sets an election date.

All things taken into consideration - I will outline why, in the view of this writer, elections will happen in 2012.

First, it is important as a reader to understand that the UK has centuries of experience running territories a significant distance from its shores - such that at its peak, it controlled over 50 per cent of the known world, while being a relatively small island off the European continent.

Therefore, all actions taken by the UK are with a purpose.

For instance, replacing Mark Capes with Martin Stanley may have had its purpose, but this does not change the agenda.

We begin with the now pending reduction of permanent secretaries (PSs) in the civil service from 10 to five. This is significant because in the new constitution there will be a Premier and five ministers, hence the need to have five ministries with five PSs to run them.

Also important is the fact that the reform process’ completion will coincide with the culmination of the selection and appointment process of five PSs and 15 under-secretaries (USs) who will be charged with the implementation of reform advisor Stephen Catchpole’s recommendations.

I can assure you that a willingness to carry out those recommendations will play heavily in the selection of those 20 coveted posts.

It is important to note that Martin Stanley’s tenure ends this December 2011 or January of next year. Essentially, this means that it is likely that a Deputy Governor will be appointed to succeed Mr Stanley.

This makes sense for a couple of reasons: Why would you appoint another temporary CEO when you already have one in place? Otherwise the whole theory of elections next year is faulty.

This position would be because the Deputy Governor in the new constitution will have responsibility for the civil service and hence no need for a CEO. The appointment of a Deputy Governor sooner rather than later is also key to the UK’s overall plan for the TCI. This, coupled with the appointments of the new PSs and USs would give the new senior management team enough time to establish a new culture within the civil service which can easily take at least six to nine months to begin to take hold.

Take note that one of the biggest issues the UK had to solve was the ability of ministers to persuade or pressure senior civil servants into doing their bidding.

With the Governor’s increased powers under the new constitution and assuming things go as planned with a new senior management team in the civil service, newly elected ministers will be squeezed from both top and bottom, effectively limiting their influence on the country’s affairs.

Moreover, given the level of mistrust for the people of the TCI, it is clear that this UK strategy is being used to ensure that they keep their promise that the alleged corruption never happens again in the TCI. An additional clue as to whether elections will be called

Say no to white paper Dear Editor, I am deeply concerned about the address of William Hague on the announcement of a new white paper coming in March.

First of all let me say that I am a passionate history student. Many years ago when slaves were brought over from Africa, their original identity and religion was beat out of them while the British enforced Christianity on them.

I guess this was cool, considering that the teachings of Jesus Christ were good, however, with the original white paper they sent down and the more recent UN Convention on Human Rights, we were asked to conform with the world by accepting a gambling ordinance and to allow gay people to be free to practice their sexuality (white paper) and everyone’s freedom to practice any religion of their choosing and everyone’s freedoms and beliefs (UN Convention).

In other words, we were asked to ignore what they originally beat

us into accepting and ignore the teachings of Jesus Christ to allow what they were imposing. The white paper then didn’t mean us well and the one they want to impose on us now I am sure will be no different.

My stomach continued to turn as I read that Mr Hague will not be meeting the people of this country to discuss the coalition government the British hope to form so that they can stay and rule over us permanently.

Can you imagine living under this draconian nightmare of hellish British rule permanently?

Since they came they have done nothing but lie to us, pillage from us and suppress us. Mr Hague will be meeting only with “select community groups” before the final decision is made.

We clearly see your smoke screens since inception, eliminating corruption permanently in the TCI when you are just as corrupt in Britain? When you have been just as corrupt here? Rubbish!

Additionally what’s the rationale

LETTERS SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MAXIMUM OF 450 WORDS

behind studying the influence of American culture in the Turks and Caicos? Haven’t the Americans influenced cultures the world over?

The UK is no exception!

At least we can boast of close proximity and their dollar and the fact that all trading is done with them as a direct factor? What is your point? What is the point of all this?

You had better be prepared for civil unrest or worse if you think that we can stand your underhanded, undermining, non-transparent and far from democratic system of governing.

The British have been no example to us. The best thing that they could do was disappear since the uprising in the 70s, when we as a nation grew and educated ourselves and rose above the poverty they hoped we would drown in and that they are trying to once again see us return to.

This is evident for me, it needs to be for you as well my people.

Euwonka Selver

for 2012 is the recent commissioning of the 2012 census exercise set to commence January 2012.

This might be the most significant piece of evidence, as the preliminary data from the census will be generated within three to four months of the start date.

It is likely that the Electoral Boundary Commission will be appointed shortly thereafter and, with the preliminary data generated from the census, will be in a position to draft the new 10 constituencies in line with the new constitution.

The constituencies can be finalised once the census data is finalised.

What is more, combined with the above observations, giving more credence are the rumours that Helen Garlick has set up an office in Grand Turk, the hiring of a number of judicial personnel, and the allegations that persons from a certain island sang like canaries in front of SIPT recently.

We will see the filing of cases against a number of persons including former ministers, effectively taking them out of the running to stand for election, further paving the way for a 2012 election.

It is assumed that being charged with a serious crime will be sufficient to disqualify a person from standing for public office because all cases or the appeals processes will not be concluded in 2012.

Based on the signs, general elections are likely to take place in November or December 2012.

However, what ministerial government will be able to achieve in this new environment is a whole other story in itself.

Ryan A Garland

Response to Anthony Ewing Dear Editor, Thanks for allowing me a space in your newspaper so that I can respond to Anthony Ewing’s letter published Oct. 1-7 edition, entitled, ‘Great President? Say what?’.\ The writer seeks to chastise me for mentioning President Ronald Reagan as great and went into various reasons as to why he defends his position.

I want to thank the writer for his views and concerns, as we live in a democratic society and we enjoy freedom of speech. However, I am sticking to my position regarding President Ronald Reagan as great.

As far as I’m concerned, any US citizen with ambition can aspire to be president of the United States, but when you can rise and accomplish such, you should be forever respected and regarded as great.

I am aware of all of the writers’ concerns as I have undertaken many courses in American government while in university.

It can be argued that when comparing President Ronald Reagan with other American great Presidents, especially Teddy Roosevelt (for conservation and trust-busting), Thomas Woodrow Wilson (for the federal reserve system), Franklyn D. Roosevelt (for social security), Harry S. Truman (for integrating the armed forces), Dwight Eisenhower, (for the interstate highway system),

Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.

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Letters TCI Journal response to Lee Ingham’s letter Dear Editor, Lee Ingham is a fresh voice that has recently started to contribute more to the civic dialogue in the TCI. We have enjoyed tremendously reading his commentaries in various media and have appreciated the non-partisan and ‘speaking truth to power’ tenor of his contributions.

We would like to take a moment however and correct some important and glaring inaccuracies in his letter published in the September 30th – October 6th edition of the Weekly News, as it relates to the TCI Journal, www.tcijournal.com.

A: The published letter which sported the headline, ‘No more postponements’ speaks about an article written on September 18 and posted on www.tcijournal.com and says: “If, as the Journal claims, the list of tasks yet to be completed can be completed by June 2012, then why delay the election until March 2013?”

We said nothing of the sort! We actually stated the exact opposite!

What our article really said: “Since the list of tasks that still need to be completed (and should be completed before an election) includes a major census, criminal indictments and prosecutions, asset recovery, election financing laws, reform of the statutory bodies, etc, it has no chance in heaven of being completed before this coming June 2012.”

The operative phrase is “no chance”. In particular, we would like to note that work on reforming the statutory bodies has not yet started in earnest and is stated, according to

recent TCIG press releases, to start around March 2012! The statutory bodies represent spending in excess of 50 per cent of the general revenues of TCIG! B: Later in his letter Mr Ingham states: “Another claim of the Journal is that if elections were postponed until 2013 it would be clearer as to who would be responsible for the 2013/2014 budget.”

We say nothing of the sort!

What our article really said: “To prevent future conflict and finger pointing it is critically important that there be clarity as to who will own the financial results of the fiscal year 2012/13.”

Mr Ingham misquotes our intent and in fact gets the years wrong as well. Nowhere in the article do we ever use the words “budget” or the years “2013/2014”.

We think the readers of the Weekly News may be interested in reading the full article that we wrote (as is!) and so we enclose it here in our response to Mr Ingham.

The essential point we make in our article of Sept. 18 is that the two most viable set of dates for elections in the near future are Oct/Nov of 2012 or Feb/Mar of 2013.

We the citizens of the TCI should begin thinking now as to the merits of each set of those dates and consciously work towards the one that will best serve our country.

Thankyou Weekly News for allowing us to set the record straight.

Respectfully, Editors@TCIJournal. com

Response to ... continued

Lyndon Johnson, (for Medicare and civil rights), all of them far surpass him.

However, we must applaud Reagan’s greatness for his tax reform. He showed courage and wisdom.

Also, Reagan and his Attorney General Edwin Meese chose judges who defended the constitution (the best ever in 50 years plus) under his presidency.

Furthermore, prior to Reagan, every democrat outside of Dixie (southern States) identified themselves, proudly as a liberal.

Today, in large part because of Reagan, almost every Democrat in the nation calls himself a conservative.

So Reagan does share greatness. I must say though Mr Ewing, Reagan was extremely popular; everyone liked him, but not many admired him.

In closing Mr Ewing, I applaud your efforts as I’ve always appreciated a good healthy debate.

However, let us focus on the gist of the article which was entirely about assisting the residents of Middle Caicos.

Let us not get distracted and lose focus of that. Let us be optimistic and continue to be mindful that Turks and Caicos’ best days lie ahead.

Dameko Dean

Get better soon Dear Editor, I was sorry to hear about Gemma Handy’s car crash. I hope you get well soon.

Charlie McKnight Age 10

Sept. 18, 2011 – When should the date of the next election be: Oct/Nov 2012 or Feb/Mar 2013 – The value of a date firm In our opinion, the FCO would gain significant credibility, along with the citizens of the TCI gaining much benefit (by being allowed to concentrate on needed reforms and by being spared a full year of demagoguery with each news cycle being dominated by election-date talk), if the advisory council and the consultative forum would work with the office of the Governor and set the date for the next election.

Since the list of tasks that still need to be completed (and should be completed before an election) includes a major census, criminal indictments and prosecutions, asset recovery, election financing laws, reform of the statutory bodies, etc, it has no chance in heaven of being completed before this coming June 2012.

Therefore it seems that the next best dates for an election after June 2012 would be either Oct/Nov 2012 (after the summer holidays and after

the school year starts) or Feb/Mar 2013 (after the Christmas holidays.)

The difference between these two possibly appropriate dates is only three months.

In our opinion, setting the date of the election as Feb/Mar 2013 along with having the start of the new legislative session be April 1 2013, would provide needed clarity to all as to who had complete ownership of the financial year April 1 2012-March 31 2013.

To prevent future conflict and finger pointing it is critically important that there be clarity as to who will own the financial results of the fiscal year 2012/13.

Considering that there is only a three month difference in dates, the extra clarity would make the later date well worth the short wait.

The two political parties and some independent candidates will probably demand elections sooner but perhaps after the next PDM leadership convention, which is to be held shortly, and after the indictments begin this fall, some TC

islander statesmen/stateswomen may emerge who will see the wisdom in, and will champion, the setting of a date firm by which the milestones will undoubtedly have been met. By offering to accept a firm date in early 2013 TC islanders would disarm the FCO and put it on the back foot.

Hopefully the FCO will then also see the wisdom of having a firm date set now by which they should have completed the milestones. The FCO should also see the wisdom of not having to play cat and mouse about the election date all year long during 2012.

A firm date for elections of Feb/ Mar 2013 would be a proper date that should be an acceptable compromise for all involved and one that would be good for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A date firm will allow everyone to concentrate on the vast amount of needed reforms at hand.

Respectfully, Editors@TCIJournal. com

COMMENTARY

London Bridge, Falling Down THINGS are looking up for the future of the two largest and arguably the most beautiful islands of the TCI, Middle and North Caicos.

After numerous requests to rebuild the causeway joining the two largest islands we are finally hearing statements by London’s direct rule government being circulated.

Misunderstandings of what caused the failure of the structure are being ventilated at the top levels of the temporary interim government and this raises concerns regarding soon to be prescribed redesigns.

The kindergarten song ‘London Bridge is falling down’, built of plastic cloth and sand now comes to mind.

It is obvious that an earthen causeway in the sea must either have provisions to relieve the stress of wind-driven surging tidal flows and/or it must buttress against them.

This causeway did neither. It was a cheap design destined to fail. The story of a structural tube is false.

The torn woven plastic membrane, which we now see in shreds, was sewn together full

By David Tapfer length at the top and did not contain solids, just more of the same stuff of which the causeway was built - sand.

We all watched the cloth being sewn together and shook our heads in dismay.

What obviously is needed are numerous large concrete culverts six feet (two metres) or more in diameter laid on the ocean floor with sea walls between them and the road bed laid high on top. The sea walls need to be back filled, a wide concrete footer to support the retaining walls on top of the fill.

The statement that the causeway was designed to withstand a moderate hurricane is not correct.

After the passing of wet but very mild Hanna, barely a category one storm, the causeway was breached and totally impassable.

Ike did nothing to the causeway.

It already had massive sections washed into the sea. We photographed and published photos of the mess before Ike hit a week later.

Wet Irene damaged the patched causeway only because the sand road bed laid exposed for the entire Wetherell administration.

Three years of trade winddriven tides and occasional gales did more to deteriorate the road bed than Irene. The causeway was a cheap job and God’s little storm Hanna took it apart on its first birthday showing the folly of the design.

It is time to quit making excuses and get to work with knowledgeable engineers.

Estimate the job and fix the causeway right.

When regrading the North Caicos access roads raise their road beds. Roads only three feet above sea level wash away.

Residential development on Middle and North housing yearly owner visitors and permanent retirees plus small resorts will provide the TCI with an expanded economy more reliable than fickle tourism.

First, let’s do the causeway right this time!

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NATIONAL

New pre-school opens STARTING out to pre-school can be a huge adjustment for little ones, with new demands being made on their social and learning skills.

However, Miss Sigrit Missick is up to the challenge and has opened a new pre-school that fosters children’s physical, emotional, mental, and social growth.

Safe Haven Pre School, located upstairs Town Market on Blue Hills Road, opened its doors in early September and caters to children aged two to five.

Miss Missick, a Christian and a teacher of some eight years, has a passion for children and early childhood education.

“I have a passion for children and so when God placed this vision in my spirit I knew what I was supposed to do,” she said.

“It is not easy but I believe that with God on my side I cannot fail.

“Safe Haven is a Christian school and is based on Christian values,” the mother of two said.

“All areas of study are Bible

based.”

“People think that two and threeyear-olds are too young to learn school work but that is not true,” she said.

“If they can learn how to dance and be rude then they can also learn educational things.”

The children will be taught using the A Beka Curriculum which focuses on academic excellence and Christian character training.

At Safe Haven parents are promised are a child-centered Christian environment that encourages creativity, communication, and collaboration skills through fun and interactive activities.

This also includes a strong academic focus such as developing early reading, math, and critical thinking skills that are believed to infuse a love of learning through pre-school, early elementary school and beyond.

The children are being taught language development which includes colours, shapes, where they

live, and about all the things that God created.

Skills in music, art and crafts and phonics will also be enhanced.

“This is a foundation training so that by the time they reach K5, the teacher would not have so much problems because they would already know the basics,” the young teacher stated.

Miss Missick, who was born in the nation’s capital of Grand Turk, revealed her plans to open a nursery where she will cater to newborns as well.

Plans are also in the making to start afternoon classes for students at the GSAT level all the way up to grade eight.

Miss Missick and another teacher will be tutoring students who have problems with mathematics, English, biology and other subjects starting this month from 5pm.

Currently, the school is open from 8.30am to 2.30pm.

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Is your culture & lifestyle killing you?

Part four

CONSIDER these health slogans: • Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.

• You can’t enjoy wealth if you’re not in good health.

• You didn’t gain it overnight so don’t expect to lose it overnight.

• Health is not appreciated until sickness comes.

• He, who has health, has hope - and he who has hope has everything.

• The physically fit can enjoy their vices.

Health, as defined by the World Health Organisation: A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. With this in mind, I offer 11 tips for a healthier lifestyle.

1. Listening to your body by acknowledging and acting on feelings of comfort and discomfort, illness and health, or happiness and despair can lead you to a better understanding of the body’s needs.

2. To fuel the fire which is your being, it is vital to consume only that which will benefit the body.

3. There is no medication so formidable as rest. When you sleep uninterrupted, your body’s natural healing and rejuvenating abilities are free to work unencumbered by physical and

BY DAVID BOWEN

Yoga and fitness instructor, health and lifestyle coach, natural food chef (Tropical Imaging photo)

mental stresses.

4. Our breath is always with us.

Breathing deeply and deliberately provides nourishment in the form of oxygen to the body. The better the breathing the better your digestive system works.

5. Exercise and stretching not only improve the body, increasing the effectiveness of the lungs and circulatory system while expelling toxins and boosting immunity, but also lift the spirits.

6. Yoga unites the mind and the body, promoting health in both.

Regular practice of the discipline’s complex movements tone and stimulate the physical form while increasing concentration, decreasing stress, and inspiring wellbeing.

7. The human body possesses the ability to cleanse itself. When you fast, you trigger this ability, prompting beneficial enzymes to enter the bloodstream, where they

eliminate accumulated wastes such as pollutants and metabolic wastes, to rebuild immunity and restore health.

8. Balance must prevail for health to exist. Meditation and prayer can help you achieve a healthful balance in body and soul. Concentration and focused breathing help you to focus the mind leaving you with a sense of control and self-awareness.

9. Home is the heart of health and a change in your environment can inspire positive changes within your body.

Clearing the clutter in your home may clear clutter in your mind, body and soul.

10. Challenges can be exhilarating at first but, when prolonged, cause stress.

Sustained stress can lead to weakened immune function, sickness, fatigue, anxiety and depression.

11. Look on the bright side of life. A positive outlook improves immunity and promotes faster healing after surgeries or illness. Embrace your belief and religious system. Take time on your Sabbath to reflect on the awesomeness of your creator.

I do hope that this article has caused some dialogue with your inner-self or with other people.

It’s no joke folks that we are headed to a health hellhole if we don’t wise up and make the right choices. Walking, eating fruits and drinking more water is only a beginning.

Spectrum of Hope Vol 4 –

autism awareness

By Nicole Cox, a mother living with autism

What are you telling me?

SOMEONE asked me this week if my autism is still difficult to manage. I was totally lost, then I remembered that the article has ‘a mother living with autism’ in the title!

I didn’t want to embarrass the person who was honestly very curious about life in our household by ‘correcting’ her, ‘No, its my son’s autism’.

But when I thought for a second, I realised she was actually right.

When there is someone with autism in your life in any aspect, you do have to own it as yours to understand it and help improve function around it.

So, I gave them my thanks for asking and let them know that they would have to ask everyone in our Josiah’s life because we all share a portion of his autism.

They smiled, obviously aware of the gracious route around embarrassment, and we held the most pleasant conversation about living an autism-sensitive lifestyle. This must be how Eustacia Cutler, mother of Dr Temple Grandin, feels.

There is a lot that Temple and her mother tell us through their story.

The condition of autism has probably always been among us.

The term autism had been used as early as 1911 to describe this condition. But by the 1950s there had still been very little accurate research done to locate causes and treatments.

The popular thought back then was that autism was caused by cold and emotionally disconnected mothers! Wow. That had to be a slap in the face to many families who were still mourning the ‘loss’ of their child to a mysterious disorder.

In this atmosphere of ignorance, social taboo and misguided medical intentions, Eustacia decided that she would defy them all and create hope for her daughter.

She dared to push envelopes beyond reason. She simply made up her mind that no label would define her, nor would it define her family.

Whatever Temple’s potential may be, she would be relentlessly pushed toward that mark.

Structure, repetition, discipline, restraint, exposure, inclusion, saturation, creativity, tenacity; these were the hallmarks of the system Eustacia developed to propel Temple toward her destiny.

With compassion, rather than pity, she carved out a world for Temple from a world that originally told her to put her carving knife away.

The first thing you are being told is this: more answers to autism lie within the parents than within the child.

For more information on autism email DawnProgram@gmail.com Next week: Move it or climb it - the choice is yours

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Top nod for Scotiabank SCOTIABANK bosses are celebrating after receiving a top nod by a prestigious international magazine.

The company was named best consumer internet bank out of 20 Caribbean countries by Global Finance for the second year in a row.

It was also recognised as the best corporate/institutional internet bank in 11 countries by the publication.

Spokesman Claude Norfolk said: “Our continued strength in the Caribbean for more than 120 years is

a result of Scotiabank’s dedication to providing both our retail and business customers with relevant and high quality service and products.

“We appreciate the recognition and we want to thank Global Finance for acknowledging our exceptional online services in countries across the region.”

Global Finance selects the best financial institutions around the world through its annual awards, now in their 12th year.

The monthly magazine reaches

more than 50,000 readers in 160 countries.

Scotiabank’s Alice Eastman added: “Our clients around the world require a strong online platform to meet their business needs and we’re dedicated to providing them with robust business banking and transaction services to achieve their goals.

“This recognition tells us we’re in step with bringing our clients the products and services they need to support their business success.”

Prisoners receive gift of literature

By Robyn Hinds READING is fundamental for people of all ages. The enlightenment that the experience of reading gives a person is immeasurable.

This was the train of thought that guided the Rotaract Club of Grand Turk’s first ever book drive for HM Prison.

As citizens of the community, it was realised that the prison houses many young men and women. We must be our brother’s keeper in whatever small way we can, therefore each member of the club, as well as members of the community, donated 30 books. They included those of inspiration, fiction, documentaries and biographies to the prisoners for their library.

The importance of reading is difficult to express in words but can experienced by people from all walks of life.

With the advent of modern technology, the iPod and the

X-box have probably overtaken the humble Hardy Boys or Tom Sawyer in managing to catch the attention of the young kids, teenagers and adults.

It is believed that with all the free time the prisoners experience and the absence of technology and access to the outside world, reintroducing reading can recultivate this most important habit.

Reading has a host of benefits tangible and intangible - and should in fact become a habit as common as bathing or eating.

In a note of thanks to the club, Prison Superintendent Ian Sargent said: “The appreciation is all mine. It is warming that we have organisations like yours to intervene in relation to making provisions and improvements within prisons.

“The donation was excellent and creates more benefits than receiving the books alone.”

The prisoners themselves received the books in great faith and were

excited about the titles and seeing fresh new faces.

The donation was a great success and one of many projects that will be done by the club in relation to HM Prison as time goes on.

Spearheaded by community services director Leshem Fulford, this is the first service project of many more to be seen by the club as it strives to be more visible, effective and make a name for itself in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Service above self is the motto that drives the passionate young Rotaractors seeking to make a difference that can have ripple effects in promoting a bright and safe community.

The club would like to thank its members, community service director and all the persons in the community who donated books so willingly. We hope that you will continue to assist us in our humble efforts and continue to support and encourage us.

this week

Friday, October 7 to Thursday, October 13 Friday, October 7  Live music duo NaDa will be providing entertainment at Mango Reef restaurant at the Alexandra resort this evening. Starts 6.45pm.

Call 946 8200 for more details.

 Get into the weekend mood with the intense and electrifying Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7pm. Free for gym members, $12 for non-members.

For more information call 4426349 or email info@graceway.com  Craig Archibold gets the party started at the Regent Palms from 7pm on Friday nights with the sound of classic Caribbean and Motown tunes.

Call 946-8666 for details.

Saturday, October 8  Browse a variety of hand-crafted goods and local produce at the monthly Grace Bay Market from 9am to 2pm today. Held outside Graceway Gourmet in Grace Bay.  Mums and Tots Dance Party classes are held every Saturday at The Athletic Club in Saltmills Plaza for mothers and their little ones.

Mothers, bring your little ones to dance, jump, twist and shake!

Children have fun learning movement basics to fun music and mums get a light exercise while spending quality time.

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

Call Shara Bowen on 244-1103 for more details.

Sunday, October 9 CUT HERE

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

Monday, October 10  Public holiday to celebrate Columbus Day.  Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving and Columbus Day at Fairways at Provo Golf Club in Grace Bay from

5pm. Enjoy a barbecue and ‘turkey with a twist’ featuring a host of mouth-watering sides, courtesy of top chef Lauren Callighen. Cost is $29.50 per person. Call 946 5833 for reservations.  Start your week with a fun and calorie-burning Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7 pm. Free for gym members, $12 for non-members.

For more information call 4426349 or email info@graceway.com Girls and boys aged 11 to 19 years old are invited to take part in a fun singing group.

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

For more information call 3317176.

Tuesday, October 11  Live music duo NaDa will be providing entertainment at Mango Reef restaurant at the Alexandra resort this evening. Starts 6.45pm.

Call 946 8200 for more details.

Wednesday, October 12  Kick back with live music from Soul Redemption at the Regent Palms on Wednesdays from 7pm. Call 9468666 for details.

 Are you in need of inner peace?

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

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

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

Call 941-8686 for more details.

Thursday, October 13  Celebrate good health with wellness coach Benneth Williams every Thursday evening.

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

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

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

Got an event you wish to advertise?

Call us on 946 4664 for a free listing.

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October 8 - 14, 2011

fitness Tip 

Treating and preventing cramps THE IDEA of this week’s column came from one of my girls who often complains of having side stitches while running.

And I do know for a fact that many people are confronted with the same situation and thought it would be a good idea to write about it.

I generally had an idea of what the reason is but I went to research it a little bit more and I found some very interesting material.

Cramps throughout the body

Peach papaya smoothie

THIS easy and delicious smoothie packs a nutritional punch.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups frozen papaya • 5 frozen strawberries • 1 container peach yogurt • 5 coconut water ice cubes • 1 small banana, fresh or frozen • 1 cup milk • Quarter cup fruit juice (pineapple, mango, orange, apple)

Method:

• Add liquids, yogurt, frozen fruit and ice. Leave out a bit of the liquid to add slowly mid-blend.

• Blend ingredients.

FITNESS EXPERT Anca Vasile

can, at their least painful, distract you from your workout and, at their worst, keep you from finishing.

While they are normally associated with vigorous exercise, they are common in every type of exercise because you may be twisting your body or otherwise overexerting yourself.

Side stitch Cause: Many experts believe that side cramps are caused by the pulling of the ligament that attaches your liver to your diaphragm. This can happen when you breathe too vigorously while you run. Runners who exhale when their right foot hits the ground, for example, are more likely to experience muscle cramps than those who don’t. Experts also believe that shallow breathing can lead to a higher frequency of side cramps.

Prevention: Warming up is key to preventing these painful cramps, so start with walking or slow jogging before you start any intensive cardio. Also, try not to run while full since that may also pull the ligament that is attached to your diaphragm. If you get a stitch on your side, a side stretch using an exercise ball may give you enough support and stretch to the area to make you feel better.

Toe or foot cramps Cause: Foot cramps may be caused from too-constricting shoes, depletion of nutrients like electrolytes or water in your body, or just the position that you’re putting your toes into while you exercise.

Prevention.

Massaging the bottoms of your feet every few days by rolling them on top of a tennis

ball will help keep your muscles and ligaments stretched. Also, remember to drink plenty of fluids regularly. If you get a cramp while exercising, stopping and massaging your feet or moving into a position that stretches them (like ‘downward dog’) can help alleviate pain.

Calves are a very common place to experience the dreaded cramps. If you notice you get them often, find

a wall, curb, or resistance band and do some calf stretches to keep them loose.

Leg cramps.

Cause: Leg cramps are one of the most common types of exercise-related cramp and, like other types, can happen if you are dehydrated or if you’ve overexerted yourself.

Prevention: Stretching your leg muscles after you’ve warmed up or after you’ve completed a circuit will help keep your leg muscles happy.

TIGHTWAD

Tip Shoe fetish?

FIND yourself a good shoe repair shop – replacing heels and soles isn’t expensive and will dramatically extend the life of your favourite shoes.

Clever computing

GET into the habit of switching your monitor off when you leave your PC for more than a minute or two.

If you factor in all the time you spend away from your PC – tea breaks, lunch, bathroom breaks, meetings – you’ll be surprised at how much energy you can save.

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Lifestyle...

GARDENING 

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

How does your garden grow

Growing sugar cane CANE sugar, molasses and sugar cane syrup are all the sweet produce of the sugar cane plant.

The tropical Asian grass known as sugar cane requires ample moisture to grow well. Commercial production is carried out mainly in Brazil and India but hobby growers are raising plants throughout the Caribbean.

There are several varieties of sugar cane displaying waxy stalks from green to red to nearly black.

The stalks can grow to a height of 15 feet and are as thick as a small child’s wrist. They look a lot like bamboo.

Each stalk is topped by about 10 green leaves, similar to those of the corn plant, which are attached alternately to it. The leaf edges are sharp enough to cut skin.

The sugar cane plant is a heavy feeder and needs to be planted on rich soil. This is why it performs so well in the volcanic soil of Hawaii.

If you are growing your own patch of chewing cane, give it a high nitrogen fertiliser monthly throughout the growing season.

Withhold food for the six to eight week period just prior to harvest in order to sweeten the canes.

Under the right conditions the plants will flower and produce seeds, but these are not generally used.

Sugar cane is planted commercially by stem cuttings from the top third of the stalks.

Sometimes this operation is carried out by hand. More often by a mechanical harvester. Another machine opens and closes the soil around the cuttings.

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YOUR DIET

ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

Tamika graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a Masters degree in Dietetics & Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and licensed to practice medical nutrition therapy in the state of Florida.

Email Tamika via tcweeklynews@gmail.com or tamikahandfield@yahoo. com with your healthy eating questions.

Plant-based foods may prevent cancer

Growing your own sugar cane is one sweet and easy science project idea

1. Buy some stalks at a Haitian market. You want the top portions of the stalks if you can get them.

Cut them into six-inch sections containing two rings (leaf scars) each. Use a butcher knife or a pruning saw.

2. Fill a wide container two-thirds full of potting mix. Place the stalks into the soil horizontally and cover them with a couple of inches of soil.

3. Place the flat in a warm shady place and keep it moist. Check it often for sprouts. They should make their appearance in less than a month.

4. Once the canes sprout, move the flat into good light. When the shoots are two to three feet tall and well rooted, plant them out.

Expect to wait 14 to 16 months for the stems of your sugar cane plant to ripen for cutting.

Pep up with papaya

Beans Beans are a natural rich source of fibre which can help protect against colorectal cancer. Soy products are high in isoflavones—one of the anti-cancer compounds that mimic the action of estrogen in the body.

Therefore, eating soy foods may offer protective benefits against breast cancer.

Red and purple grapes Both grapes and grape juice are excellent sources of resveratrol—the compound thought to help block breast and skin cancers. The skins of red and purple grapes has the most resveratrol when compared to green.

By Phillip Simmons for their high protective benefits against cancer, heart disease and other diseases associated with free radical damage.

Papain is used as a digesting enzyme in dietary supplements and as an ingredient in many meat tenderisers.

It is also used to treat several conditions such as indigestion, hay fever, chronic diarrhoea, allergies and sports injuries.

ACCORDING to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented by following three simple guidelines: (1) eating a healthy diet, (2) engaging in regular physical activity and (3) maintaining a healthy weight.

Research shows a diet rich in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and legumes has protective benefits against certain types of cancers.

Brightly coloured fruits and vegetables have compounds known as phytochemicals that are powerful antioxidants that may protect the body’s cells from harmful cancer-causing agents.

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that are only found in plants that offer no nutritive value but have many other health benefits in humans.

There is no magic food that will either prevent or cure cancer, however, eating a variety of plant-based foods allow the many vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals found in these individual foods to interact with each other thereby boosting their cancer fighting power.

Here is a list of those foods recognised by the AICR:

Flaxseed Flaxseed is commercially available in various forms. However, the whole seeds are not digested so they offer very little nutritive value except for fibre, so it’s important to use ground seeds.

health Tip 

LET us give thanks to Almighty God for us all being here, and let me say to you my readers thanks for taking the time out to read my researched information.

Let us take a look at the health benefits of papaya.

Papayas provide an excellent source of carotenes, flavonoids and vitamins A, C and E. They are also a very good source of folic acid, fibre and potassium.

The fruit and other parts of the papaya tree contain papain. Papain is an enzyme that helps to digest proteins. It is more concentrated in the fruit when it is unripe.

Papayas have been valued for their high papain content and also

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Dark green leafy vegetables Spinach, kale, lettuce, mustard and collard greens, and Swiss chard are excellent sources of carotenoids such as lutein. They also are rich in fibre and folate.

Other foods that pack a serious cancer punch are berries, cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts), garlic, tomatoes and wholegrains. So make it a habit of including these foods as you become accustomed to ‘eating the rainbow’.

References: www.eatright.org and www.aicr.org ‘Like’ my page, ACCU Medical Nutrition—Nutrition in Demand, on Facebook and receive up to date nutrition information.

The antioxidants in papaya are said to help keep the skin youthful

ACCU Medical Nutrition is based in Graceway IGA Plaza, Providenciales.

Call 946 8308, 242 3978 or 442 3978.

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Regional News

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

October 8 - 14, 2011

Bahamian PM’s crackdown ‘unconstitutional’ New government

finally formed in Haiti

– Former Bar President Munroe MOST of the proposed amendments in Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s national address on crime are “unconstitutional” and can be easily overturned in a court of appeal, former Bar President Wayne Munroe said this week.

Pointing out critical flaws in the wording of the new amendments, Mr Munroe said most of what the prime minister intends to implement is in fact already a part of the law.

Monday night, the prime minister said anyone convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm or ammunition will, upon conviction, be imprisoned for a minimum of four years. He also said the power of magistrates to impose sentences is being increased from five to seven years and that conviction on drug and gun related offences may attract the maximum sentence of seven years.

What Mr Munroe said concerns him about this amendment is the imposition of a minimum sentence.

“Judges are supposed to determine the length of a sentence, not Parliament. There are constitutional issues on whether Parliament is allowed to do that. Parliament sets the range of the sentence but cannot specify your punishment. Once they set the range, then the court can determine the proper punishment especially since every case is not the same,” he said.

“If I own a licensed shotgun for the protection of my business and I forget to get my license renewed one year and get caught does that mean I must serve the same four year

Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

sentence as the criminal who was using his gun to commit crimes? It is ridiculous. Parliament cannot take the power from the judges and place it in their own hands.”

Mr Munroe said under the current law, life in prison is already life in prison and the prime minister is not making any new amendments.

“The problem is not defining what life in prison is, but rather that convicted criminals are eligible for parole from day one of their sentence.

“What the prime minister is failing to disclose is that the reason people are generally released from prison after only serving around 15 years is because of the Prerogative Board of Mercy.

“This Board is similar to a parole board and determines whether a person can be released from prison.”

The Board, according to Mr Munroe, is comprised of the Minister of National Security, the Attorney General and not less than three, but no more than five persons who are

appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.

“It is not the judiciary that lets people out of prison, the board does,” he said.

“They have the power to keep these people in prison if they want but they choose not to and then blame the judges.”

Mr Munroe also criticised the government for not consulting with anyone before presenting the bills to parliament.

Especially since he says the FNM government has a track record of “rushing legislation and messing it up as seen with the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act.” Mr Munroe said he believes the government rushed this legislation in their fourth year, in an effort to swing votes.

He said by the time anyone figures out how flawed these new amendments are elections will be over and its purpose would have already been served.

(Bahamas Tribune.com)

Scotiabank wins awards for internet banking in the Caribbean FOR THE second year in a row Scotiabank has been named the Best Consumer Internet Bank in 20 Caribbean countries by Global Finance. The Bank was also recognised as the Best Corporate/ Institutional Internet Bank in 11 countries by the international finance magazine.

“Our continued strength in the Caribbean for more than 120 years is a result of Scotiabank’s dedication to providing both our retail and business customers with relevant and high quality service and products,” said Claude Norfolk, Senior VicePresident of International Banking, Caribbean, at Scotiabank. “We appreciate the recognition and we want to thank Global Finance for acknowledging our exceptional online services in countries across the region.”

Global Finance selects the best financial institutions around the

world through its annual awards. The Best Consumer Internet Bank and the Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank recognises the most successful and innovative online banks.

“As Canada’s most international bank, we are excited by the innovation in these markets as we strive to bring relevant online banking services to customers across the Caribbean,” said Philip Thomas, Senior VicePresident of Non-Branch Channels at Scotiabank. “As online banking evolves, Scotiabank continues to find new ways to provide financial services to a growing number of customers and meet their individual needs.”

This is the 12th year Global Finance has held its banking awards.

The winning banks were selected based on the following criteria: strength of strategy for attracting and servicing online customers, success in getting clients to use web offerings,

growth of online customers, breadth of product offerings, evidence of tangible benefits gained from Internet initiatives, and web site design and functionality.

Global Finance is an internationally renowned monthly magazine has a circulation of more than 50,000 readers in approximately 160 counties.

“Our clients around the world require a strong online platform to meet their business needs and we’re dedicated to providing them with robust business banking and transaction services to achieve their goals,” said Alice Eastman, Senior Vice-President of Cash Management and Payment Services, Global Transaction Banking at Scotiabank. “This recognition from Global Finance tells us we’re in step with bringing our clients the products and services they need to support their business success.” (Digitaljournal. com)

IT HAS been nearly a year since Haiti held elections, but it was not until late Tuesday night that the troubled nation finally was able to form a new government.

Garry Conille, a United Nations development specialist and aide to Bill Clinton, was ratified by the Haitian Senate after debate that lasted more than seven hours.

President Michel Martelly, who took office in May, congratulated his new prime minister, saying that the installation of new leadership was a step forward in implementing change in Haiti.

Martelly’s two former prime ministerial nominations -businessman Daniel Rouzier and lawyer Bernard Gousse -- were rejected by the Senate. The inability to form a working government had raised concerns about Haiti’s ability to move forward after a devastating earthquake in January 2010.

However, Conille was welcomed in many corners as someone knowledgeable on development challenges and someone who had experience in working with the global community.

Conille, 45, a gynecologist, earned a master’s degree in health administration from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

He worked for the United Nations Development Program and was a protege of economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University.

“You need someone like Garry Conille who understands the international community because this is a country which depends on the largesse of the international community,” said Garry PierrePierre, editor and publisher of the New York-based newspaper The Haitian Times.

Most recently, Conille served as chief of staff for former President Clinton, the special U.N. envoy in Haiti. In that role, he was involved in international aid delivery to Haiti.

Martelly and Conille have a tough road ahead. Critics say post-quake progress in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, has not been swift enough. Thousands of people remain displaced from their homes, many still in vulnerable makeshift camps. The new government has to take on recovery.

Pierre-Pierre said it will be important for Haiti to choose a finance minister who has experience in the private sector, whose partnership with the government will be key to Haiti’s future.

“I just hope (Conille) is able to bring in someone who is as highpowered in the financial world as he is the development world,” PierrePierre said. “Too often in Haiti, we have loaded the government with good bureaucrats (and) not enough people with private sector experience.” (CNN)

Holness to be new JLP leader and PM EDUCATION Minister, Andrew Holness, is set to become Jamaica’s next Prime Minister after his parliamentary colleagues put aside their own ambitions to endorse his candidacy to become leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).

The announcement that the party leaders had reached a consensus on selecting Holness was made at a press conference this morning.

However, the decision will have to be ratified by the JLP secretariat and delegates.

Holness accepted the endorsement and thanked his colleagues for putting their personal ambitions aside.

Holness noted that he has been preparing for this day for years, and stated that one of the important themes of his leadership would be unity.

The education minister also said he would be leading a government of equity and efficiency.

Continuity was also a major theme of the speech delivered by Holness, as he promised to continue the policies, programmes and anticorruption stance on which the party was elected in 2007.

Education Minister Andrew Holness.

Holness also addressed the issue of youth which has been a subject of intense debate since Prime Minister Bruce Golding stated that it was time for younger leaders to take the helm.

Ratification of the decision by the delegates of the party will pave the way for Holness to become Jamaica’s ninth prime minister.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has already indicated he will soon be stepping down from that position.

(Jamaica Gleaner)

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Regional News

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Bishop’s sex trial ruling delayed in the Bahamas THE RULING in the unlawful sex trial of Bishop Earl Randy Fraser was delayed on Tuesday morning due to the absence of Fraser’s defence attorney.

The verdict was expected to be handed down by Magistrate Carolita Bethel after closing submissions in the trial were made nearly two months ago.

However, defence attorney Jiaram Mangra was absent from court on Tuesday. The court was informed that Mr Mangra was sick and would not be able to attend the hearing with his client Bishop Fraser.

It is alleged that Fraser, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Temple on St James Road, had a sexual relationship with an underage girl between July 2005 and February 2006.

Prosecutors have accused the 53-year-old minister of abusing his position of trust by having sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl he had agreed to counsel.

In the closing submissions made before Magistrate Bethel, deputy director of public prosecutions Franklyn Williams argued that testimony from the virtual complainant and other

witnesses in the case provided enough evidence to convict the bishop of unlawful sex with a dependent.

Mr Williams said the complainant’s testimony throughout the trial was consistent with the findings of the police, particularly in terms of the semen found on the carpet of the accused’s church office, and the telephone records from BTC showing a history of phone calls from Fraser to the complainant.

Meanwhile, Jiaram Mangra questioned the integrity of the complainant’s testimony, due to conflicts between dates she gave for certain incidents, and the dates when they actually occurred.

He also questioned why the prosecution did not submit the cellular phone as evidence for the case, choosing to rely on testimony from witnesses who listened to the messages.

Now, the question of whether the evidence against Bishop Fraser is enough to convict him will be determined by Magistrate Carolita Bethell Friday, October 21, in Court Eight, Bank Lane.

(Bahamas Tribune.com)

Auditors set date to begin probe of CIL in B’dos AUDITORS have set an October 11 date to commence investigations into undocumented and other assets of the Barbados-based International Life Insurance Company (CIL).

CIL is one of the insurance companies owned by the Trinidadbased CLICO Holdings.

According to Starbroek News reports, CIL’s judicial manager, Deloitte Consulting Incorporated says the decision was taken to audit the company

because of CIL’s inability to provide crucial pieces of documentation related to BD$350 million in assets.

Deloitte Consulting’s chief executive officer, Oliver Jordan says there had been a substantial amount of inter-company transfers, mainly related to cash that was raised in CIL and advanced to the parent company, CLICO Holdings without the relevant documentation. (Go Jamaica)

Caribbean Airlines introduces nonstop Guyana, New York service CARIBBEAN Airlines has added capacity to its upcoming Christmas peak season to include for the first time ever, non-stop service between Guyana and JFK International, New York.

We are committed towards providing reliable, seamless travel for its customers. The Airline is strengthening its service levels in its core markets to facilitate the travel needs of its customers and continues to reach out into the Caribbean

region and provide travellers with the best choice and value.

The Airline launched its Marketing campaign ‘Making Wishes Come True” at the Guy Expo 2011 in Georgetown this weekend, reconfirming the Airline’s commitment to passengers of lower fares, Caribbean Miles benefits, complimentary baggage and in-flight entertainment, representing an allinclusive product that is hassle free. (breakingtravelnews.com)

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Study shows regional Caribbean reef decline Results of a 10-year study at a wellknown reef in Belize suggest that a protected reserve status isn’t doing much to restore the coral ecosystems.

The study concludes that, in order to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems, management must be carefully targeted.

“Reserves that are not designed and implemented specifically for the protection of the coral community may fail to provide benefits to these species,” said researcher Mandy Karnauskas, part of a team with the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science.

The scientists documented declines in the coral community both inside and outside of the marine reserve at Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve, designated as a World Heritage site. These patterns of coral decline at Glover’s Reef seem to reflect a regional patterns of coral decline in the Caribbean, including a shift in dominance from massive reef-building broadcasting species to smaller brooding species, the researchers said.

The results were compiled from surveys at 87 patch reefs both inside and outside the marine reserve.

They showed no clear indication of reserve implementation benefiting coral cover, colony size or the abundance of juvenile corals. The study was conducted by Brittany Huntington, Mandy Karnauskas and UM Professor Diego Lirman appears in the journal Coral Reefs.

“We had hoped to find evidence of reserve protection benefiting the coral community as well as the fish community at Glover’s Atoll.

Unfortunately, the coral communities on protected reefs were in no better

A new study tested whether 10 years of reserve designation has translated into positive impacts on coral communities in Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve, Belize. Results from their surveys showed no clear indication of reserve implementation benefiting coral cover, colony size or the abundance of juvenile corals.

(Credit: Image courtesy of Brittany Huntington.)

condition than the fished reefs,” says Huntington.

The scientists detected no difference in herbivorous fish abundances or the abundance of macroalgae dominating the reef between reserve and fished sites.

This provides a potential explanation for the lack of cascading effects on the coral community.

“The macroalgae is faster growing than corals, dominating the available free space on the reef and impeding coral growth and survival,” said Huntington.

“Without greater numbers of herbivorous fishes in the reserve to consume the macroalgae that is dominating these reefs, corals

have little chance at recovery.”

The UM team also found that massive broadcasting coral species exhibited greater losses over time than their smaller-sized counterparts, suggesting that local management actions have not alleviated the trend of high mortality for these species.

“Glover’s Marine Reserve provides a unique opportunity to learn more about how marine reserves impact coral and fish populations,” says Karnauskas.

“Reserves that are not designed and implemented specifically for the protection of the coral community may fail to provide benefits to these species.” (Summitcountyvoice.com)

PLP: ‘It’s too little too late’ ON THE heels of the prime minister’s national address to the country on crime, the opposition criticised the government for trying to do “too little too late.”

According to a statement issued by the PLP earlier, while some of Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s ideas on how to crack down on crime are “reasonable” on the whole, they are “woefully inadequate - far too little, far too late.”

The statement said: “The PLP believes the Bahamas deserves a government focused on fighting crime all the time, not just at election time.”

The PLP argued that the Bahamas needs a tough, holistic approach to the fight against crime that includes prevention, prosecution, punishment and rehabilitation.

Prime Minister Ingraham addressed the public on Monday evening on his government’s strategic plan to combat what he described as the country’s growing

criminal element.

He said the country is now confronted with a criminal class of “seasoned offenders” and “bloodyminded juveniles and thugs” who have little to no regard for the law, life and other people’s property.

Along with amendments to the Bail Act, the laws governing the death penalty, and the Firearms and Dangerous Drugs Act, the government intends to introduce new legislation for the control and regulation of pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers, such as “cash for gold and scrap-metal operators” to block the onward sale of stolen property.

In addition, efforts will be made to crack down on illegal firearms and weapons smuggling, and harsher penalties will be meted out to persons found in possession illegal weapons.

Mr Ingraham also emphasised the need for greater community involvement with additional

investments in urban renewal programmes, in what he hopes will be a “new era of national volunteerism.”

Citing urban renewal as a failure which “the FNM gutted,” the PLP claims their party is the only one capable of launching a successful youth programme.

“The PLP is the only party with the expertise and the will to see a fully-implemented Urban Renewal programme,” the statement said.

It said the $1 million in additional funds to be allocated to urban renewal is not sufficient to address the needs of young Bahamians - and compared it to the $6 million spent on the Miss Universe Pageant two years ago.

According to the statement, the PLPs Swift Justice initiative, which was cancelled under the FNM in 2007, should be brought back to ensure that murder trials take place within 12 months of a suspect being arrested.

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Entertainment

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Local designer to showcase designs in Bahamas

Jeritt Jermell Williams’ work has earned him a string of awards

Get ‘in the pink’ ISLANDERS are invited to support the National Cancer Society at its annual ‘In the Pink’ event.

The bash to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month will take place at the Regent Palms in Grace Bay from 6pm on October 15.

A spokeswoman said: “Everyone is encouraged to come out and treat themselves to a day of shopping, fun and laughter, while enjoying signature cocktails created just for this worthy cause.”

FLOURISHING fashion designer Jeritt Jermell Williams has received a boost from LIME as he prepares to display his stunning creations overseas.

The telecoms firm made a donation towards the cost of his trip to the Bahamas where he will showcase his latest designs.

Mr Williams’ work has won top awards for three consecutive years at the Miss TCI pageants in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

His spectacular apparel has also been featured in numerous local fashion shows and magazines.

Mr Williams said he was looking forward to showing the world what the TCI has to offer.

LIME chief Drexwell Seymour said: “In supporting Mr Williams as LIME has supported other ventures in the community, we believe that this gives a boost of confidence in our youth who are striving ambitiously to succeed and LIME believes in giving wholeheartedly back to society in order for prosperous change to occur.”

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Somerset resort welcomes new face A HOTEL industry veteran has been appointed to oversee the running of the Somerset resort in Grace Bay. New asset manager Ulrich Krauer will be responsible for operations and management of the luxury, five-year-old complex.

Mr Krauer was most recently responsible for overhauling Hawaii’s Kona Village Resort into a luxury product with emphasis on guest service.

He will operate under the

auspices of newly formed management company, Somerset Resort Management Ltd (SMRL).

Comprised of a group of individual condo owners at the resort, the firm’s focus is to deliver a sumptuous residential feel for families and couples wanting a relaxing vacation.

SMRL embarked on the venture to guarantee a successful upscale TCI experience.

wishes

Look who’s already four IT SEEMS like it was just yesterday you came into our lives and now you are already four!

Happy birthday to our little Prince Charming Edric Jr. Children are a gift from God, but you my dear are the best of all gifts received. Thank you so much for being such a loving child.

We wish you a happy and joyful life ahead. May all your dreams come true.

Birthday greetings coming from your loving parents Shelina and Edric, your grandparents Eric and Mavis, also from your aunts, uncles, cousins and the rest of the family circle.

We love you!

Congratulations Chrishanne S. and Elysee Jean Louis on your engagement.

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Medics urge smokers to pack in habit TCI’s two hospitals are backing Healthy Lung Month by raising awareness throughout October on maintaining healthy lungs.

Doctors and medical professionals have issued a list of dos and don’ts, which they are urging residents to follow.

And top of the ‘don’t’ list is smoking – a habit that medical professionals say is having a devastating impact on lung health.

Dr Robyn Barnes, of the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, explained: “If you smoke, try to quit. If you know someone who does, encourage them to quit.

“We all know cigarette smoking has a devastating impact on lung health and so I would urge people to pack it in.

“Smokers, and the people around them, are much more likely to develop lung cancer, chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, asthma, pneumonia and bronchitis.

“Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps someone can take to improve their own lung health and that of their loved ones.

“Also, try to avoid secondhand tobacco smoke. Exposure to secondhand smoke is also called involuntary smoking or passive

Rashunda elected to lead Student Guild GRAND Turk’s community college campus has a new president at the helm of its Student Guild.

Science major Rashunda Campbell described winning the ballot by popular vote as a “privilege and honour”.

“Over the next year, I, along with my team, look forward to being that powerful voice for all our students and providing engaging activities that will enhance our academic and social life,” she said.

Membership of the Guild was open to all full-time and part-time students with six positions contested in this year’s elections.

Presidential nominees were Ms Campbell and Chavo Garland, both of whom delivered their campaign address at the college’s auditorium.

The final results saw Shanice Williams being elected vice-president, Diveney Been and Janique Fritz as secretary and assistant secretary respectively, and Jermaine Lowe and Zonelle Hamilton as treasurer and public relations officer respectively.

The first item on the Guild’s agenda is to introduce a bi-monthly cooked food sale for the students as

cooked food is in demand by daytime students.

In addition, they will introduce an annual Mr and Ms TCI Community College and become more involved in the community in which they study.

“We plan to set days aside to give back to the community, especially the elderly among us. We want to develop relationships with those senior citizens who reside in this community and ensure that we are frequent visitors at the Wellness Center,” added Ms Campbell.

Community college president Rev. Julia Williams said: “We are focused on transforming the lives of our students through academics, campus life activities, and community involvement.

“We want our students to value community service, we want them to reach out and become movers and shakers in their spheres of influence, and we want them to be great leaders in whatever field they choose to pursue.

“I am very impressed with the choice of the executive and pledge to partner with them in their endeavours.”

smoking.

“People are exposed to secondhand smoke in homes, cars, the workplace and public places such as bars, restaurants, and other recreational settings.”

Dr Barnes added: “If you want to quit, there are many resources available that will help you to be successful. Look online, talk to your doctor or have a chat with your pharmacist today.”

As part of its support for Healthy Lung Month, InterHealth Canada has put together some tips for islanders to follow.

These include taking plenty of exercise, taking all prescribed medicine, listening to and following your doctor’s advice and instructions if you have asthma or any other lung condition, quitting smoking, eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, being aware of hazardous pollution and ozone levels and taking proper precautions.

“These are all helpful tips that will contribute towards healthy lungs,” said Dr Barnes. “But if you are worried about your lungs, or you have any other medical issue, then talk to your doctor.

“Simply make an appointment in the outpatients’ departments at either Cheshire Hall or Cockburn Town Medical Centres and your InterHealth Canada doctor will be pleased to help.”

Action urged to prevent rabies

DOG owners are being urged to ensure their pets are vaccinated against rabies and are spayed and neutered to prevent breeding.

The Ministry of Health issued the warning in line with World Rabies Day on September 28.

Rabies is a viral disease easily transmitted between animals and humans and is almost always fatal when a person is infected after being bitten by an infected animal.

It causes 55,000 human deaths worldwide each year, 90 per cent of which are caused by dog bites.

A government spokesman said: “In order to prevent the possibility of rabies ever coming to our shores, it is the responsibility of each and every dog owner to have their animals properly vaccinated against rabies and to work with the authorities in controlling the feral dog population by spaying and neutering their pets and to be responsible animal owners.”

Meanwhile beefed up import regulations are being installed to keep rabies out of the islands.

The spokesman added: “We intend to improve the control programmes for stray and feral animals to not only preclude rabies but other diseases of public health significance.”

Entertainment Twilight star named sexiest man again by Glamour ROBERT Pattinson has been named the world’s sexiest man by Glamour magazine.

The ‘Twilight’ actor has topped Glamour’s 50 Sexiest Men poll for the third year running, after fighting off stiff competition from his co-star Taylor Lautner who came second.

The top five was completed by ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ star Johnny Depp, soccer star David Beckham and ‘High School Musical’ actor Zac Efron.

The list was compiled from over 40,000 votes by readers of the magazine.

“Over 40,000 Glamour readers cast their votes in the most hotly contested list of the year,” Editor Jo Elvin said.

“And while the ‘Twilight Saga’ men continue to dominate our Sexiest Men list, Glamour readers have shown they have eclectic tastes, to say the least. From silver fox, 50-year-old George Clooney, to a barely legal Justin Bieber. What

could it all mean? Don’t think, just enjoy.”

Scottish actor Gerard Butler, ‘True Blood’ actor Alexander Skarsgard, Tron’s Garrett Hedlund, Kings of Leon bassist Jared Followill and Britain’s Prince Harry completed the top ten.

Harry’s older brother Prince William failed to make the list at all.

Other notable inclusions in the poll include Michael Fassbender at number 31, Australian siblings Liam and Chris Hemsworth at 36 and 37, respectively, and ‘Real Steel’ star Hugh Jackman in 50th place.

Rihanna admits overusing the ‘C word’

Rihanna loves the ‘c-word’

Glamour’s Sexiest Men of 2011 top 20:

1. Robert Pattinson 2. Taylor Lautner 3. Johnny Depp 4. David Beckham 5. Zac Efron 6. Gerard Butler 7. Alexander Skarsgard 8. Garrett Hedlund 9. Jared Followill 10. HRH Prince Harry

Robert Pattinson topped the poll for the third year running.

RIHANNA’S not exactly PG -- but who knew she was such a potty mouth?

The 23-year-old appears on the cover of British Vogue‘s November issue, where the “We Found Love” singer reveals her fondness for the ‘c’ word.

“That word is so offensive to everyone in the world except for Bajans. You know AfricanAmericans use the n-word to their brothers? Well, that’s the way we

use the c-word,” Rihanna explains.

“When I first came here, I was saying it like it was nothing .... until my make-up artist finally had to tell me to stop. I just never know.”

Despite her affinity for crude language, Rihanna doesn’t want to be judged by her stage persona alone.

“That’s not me. That’s a part I play,” she explains of her raunchy image. “You know, like it’s a piece of art, with all these toys and textures to play with.” (British Vogue)

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World News Palin says she will not run for president in 2012 FORMER Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has declared she will not run for the White House next year.

Mrs Palin said in a statement that the decision came after much thought, and that she and her husband, Todd, “devote ourselves to God, family and country”.

The 47-year-old’s announcement ends months of uncertainty over her plans.

Ex-Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Texas Governor Rick Perry lead the Republican pack to challenge Barack Obama for the White House in 2012.

“After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States,” Ms Palin wrote in a letter to supporters.

“My family comes first and obviously Todd and I put great consideration into family life before

Sarah Palin says her family comes first.

making this decision.”

But Mrs Palin said that in the coming weeks she would “coordinate strategies to assist in replacing the president, re-taking the Senate, and maintaining the House”.

Her announcement comes a day

after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ruled himself out of the race.

Mrs Palin burst on to the national political scene in 2008 as the vicepresidential candidate on the White House ticket of Arizona Senator John McCain.

After losing the 2008 election she returned to Alaska, and then stepped down as governor half way through her first term.

Mrs Palin had fanned speculation that she was considering a bid for the presidency when she announced a summer bus tour with stops in earlyvoting US states.

Since then, she has championed the conservative Tea Party movement and is one of the most recognisable faces in US politics.

The mother-of-five has signed a number of lucrative television deals, published two best-selling books and set up a successful fundraising machine. (BBC)

Steve Jobs, Apple’s visionary, dies at 56 STEVEN P. Jobs, the visionary cofounder of Apple who helped usher in the era of personal computers and then did nothing less than lead a cultural transformation in the way music, movies and mobile communications were experienced in the digital age, died Wednesday in Palo Alto, Calif.. He was 56.

The death was announced by Apple, the company Mr. Jobs and his high school friend Stephen Wozniak started in 1976 in a suburban California garage.

Mr. Jobs had waged a long and public struggle with cancer, remaining the face of the company even as he underwent treatment, introducing new products for a global market in his trademark blue jeans even as he grew gaunt and frail.

He underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer in 2004, received a liver transplant in 2009 and took three medical leaves of absence as Apple’s chief executive before stepping down in August and turning over the helm to Timothy D. Cook, the chief operating officer. When he left, he had still been engaged in the company’s affairs, negotiating with another Silicon Valley executive only weeks earlier.

“I have always said that if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know,” Mr. Jobs said in a letter released by the company. “Unfortunately, that day has come.”

By then, having mastered digital technology and capitalized on his intuitive marketing sense, Mr. Jobs

Steve Jobs introduced the new iPhone 4 in San Francisco in 2010.

had largely come to define the personal computer industry and an array of digital consumer and entertainment businesses centered on the Internet. He had also become a very rich man, worth an estimated $8.3 billion.

Eight years after founding Apple, Mr. Jobs led the team that designed the Macintosh computer, a breakthrough in making personal computers easier to use. After a 12-year separation from the company, prompted by a bitter fallingout with his chief executive, John Sculley, he returned in 1997 to oversee the creation of one innovative digital device after another — the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. They transformed not only product categories like music players and cellphones but also entire industries, like music and mobile communications.

During his years outside Apple, he bought a tiny computer graphics spinoff from the director George Lucas and built a team of computer

scientists, artists and animators that became Pixar Animation Studios. Starting with “Toy Story” in 1995, Pixar produced a string of hit movies, won several Academy Awards for both artistic and technological excellence, and made the full-length computer-animated film a mainstream art form enjoyed by children and adults worldwide.

Mr. Jobs was neither a hardware engineer nor a software programmer, nor did he think of himself as a manager. He considered himself a technology leader, choosing the best people possible, encouraging and prodding them, and making the final call on product design.

It was an executive style that had evolved. In his early years at Apple, his meddling in tiny details maddened colleagues, and his criticism could be caustic and even humiliating. But he grew to elicit extraordinary loyalty.

(Nytimes. com)

Afghans say Karzai assassination plot foiled AFGHAN intelligence officials say they have arrested six people who they believe were planning to assassinate President Hamid Karzai.

The alleged plotters had recruited one of Mr Karzai’s bodyguards and had possible links to the militant Haqqani network, the officials said.

Analysts say the arrests may be seen as part of a plan to discredit Pakistan.

Relations between the two countries are tense over alleged links between Pakistan and Haqqani militants.

Militants have killed a string of high-profile figures in Afghanistan in recent months.

“A dangerous and educated group including teachers and students wanted to assassinate President Hamid Karzai,” National Directorate of Security (NDS) spokesman Lutfullah Mashal told a news conference.

“Unfortunately they infiltrated the presidential protection system and recruited one of the president’s bodyguards.”

Mr Mashal said those arrested had ties with a member of al-Qaeda and the Haqqani network based in North Waziristan, in Pakistan’s restive tribal belt.

The group was arrested a week ago after members of the elite Afghan forces raided two locations in Kabul’s district 15 and in the eastern city of Jalalabad, officials said.

The six had carried out training for the attack last month, they added.

The BBC’s Bilal Sarwary, in Kabul, says that according to counter-terrorism sources, $150,000 (£97,000) had been wired to the group from outside the country.

Laptops had been seized showing proposed targets and locations in

Kabul, and also movements inside key government institutions, they said.

Our correspondent says security officials believe the group had been trained by two Arab instructors in North Waziristan.

An Afghan government official told AFP news agency that the NDS was still hunting for others involved in the alleged plot.

President Karzai has been the target of at least three assassination attempts since becoming Afghan leader in 2002.

Last month, Mr Karzai’s envoy Burhanuddin Rabbani - charged with making peace with the Taliban - was killed by a suicide bomber.

Afghan security officials said his killer was Pakistani and accused Islamabad of not co-operating in the investigation, a charge denied by Pakistan.

In July, the president’s brother, Ahmad Wali Karzai, was assassinated by a security guard at his home in the southern city of Kandahar.

On Wednesday, Mr Karzai sought to reassure Pakistan about a strategic partnership agreement he signed with India in Delhi on Tuesday.

“Pakistan is a twin brother, India is a great friend. The agreement that we signed yesterday with our friend will not affect our brother,” he said.

In another development on Wednesday, Nato-led forces said an air strike had killed a senior Haqqani commander and two other militants in Afghanistan’s eastern Khost province.

The senior figure, named only as Dilawar, was “another significant loss for the insurgent group”, the International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) said in a statement.

(BBC)

Human cloning makes stem cells A FORM of cloning has been used to create personalised embryonic stem cells in humans, say researchers.

Genetic material was taken from an adult skin cell and transferred into a human egg. This was grown to produce an early embryo.

Stem cells have huge potential in medicine as they can transform into any other cell type in the body.

However, the stem cells formed contained chromosomes from both the adult and the egg cells.

The technique used - somatic cell nuclear transfer - shot to fame in 1997 when Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell, was unveiled to the world.

A South Korean scientist,

Hwang Woo-suk, had claimed to have created stem cells from cloned human embryos, but was found to have faked the evidence.

The lead researcher at the New York Stem Cell Foundation Laboratory, Dr Dieter Egli, said there was “a great question mark” about whether the cloning technique could be reliably used in humans.

He said other “groups had tried before, but failed”.

Writing in the journal Nature, he said his group had also failed using traditional techniques.

When they removed the genetic material from the egg and replaced it with the chromosomes from a skin cell, the egg divided but failed to go past the 6-12 cell stage.

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World News Oklahoma mother, 37, charged with having sex with boy, 13 AN OKLAHOMA nurse arrested on charges of having sex with a 13-year-old boy is back behind bars for slipping him a love note wrapped in a burrito.

“Hey Babe, I love you forever,” Amy Blose, 37, penned to the schoolchild before asking his 15-year-old female friend to deliver it, RadarOnline reported.

In April, Blose was charged with three counts of rape, three counts of forcible oral sodomy, one count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16 and one count of performing lewd acts in the presence of a child under 16.

The wife and mother was released after posting bail and ordered to have no contact with anyone under 18.

Instead, she picked up some kids for school one morning, stopped at a local Sonic drive-thru for a breakfast burrito, and asked one of the teens to deliver the take out item with the

Amy Blose, herself a mother, is accused of bedding a 13-year-old boy and faces a Nov. 10 court date.

love note wrapped inside, Oklahoma City’s KFOR news channel reported.

Blose is being held without bail pending a Nov. 10 court date.

(NYDailynews.com)

Women fleeing violence in Syria wait at a makeshift camp in the northern city of Idlib to cross the border into Turkey. Credit: Mustafa Ozer / AFP / Getty Images

U.N. secretary-general disappointed by Syria veto U.N. SECRETARY-General Ban Ki-moon expressed disappointment Wednesday that Russia and China this week blocked a Security Council resolution against a crackdown in Syria, and Turkey called the move “unfortunate.”

Ban said he regretted the Security Council’s failure to agree on the resolution, which called for an immediate halt to the crackdown against opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Ban said the level of violence in Syria is “unacceptable” and “can’t go on like this,” a spokesman said.

Ban said he hopes the Security Council can overcome its divisions.

Turkey, which shares a border with Syria, said the Tuesday veto

by Russia and China will not stop it from taking further action. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised Wednesday to implement a “package of sanctions.”

But exactly what form additional sanctions might take -- on top of

the arms embargo on Syria already imposed by Ankara -- is not yet clear.

International powers are seeking a halt to the violent repression of pro-reform protests in the Middle Eastern country. The nearly sevenmonth-long offensive has drawn world condemnation.

Shashank Joshi, an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute in London, told CNN the U.N. resolution would have been “extremely useful” in increasing pressure on al-Assad through the imposition of measures that everyone would have to observe.

In the absence of the resolution, he said, Turkey is now the principal option for putting pressure on Syria.

“The country with the most influence in all this is probably Turkey,” said Joshi, also a doctoral student at Harvard University.

“It’s eager to appear as if it is against Assad, but it’s also moving cautiously because it may have to work with him if he clings on.”

Italy wiretap law: Wikipedia hides pages in protest WIKIPEDIA’S Italian edition has taken all entries but one offline in protest at a draft privacy law restricting the publication of police wiretaps.

Transcripts of his telephone calls have embarrassed Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, on trial for corruption and using underage prostitutes.

The draft law would oblige websites to amend content within 48 hours if the subject deems it harmful or biased.

Italian protesters wearing gags gathered outside parliament in Rome.

MPs have begun debating an amendment which would limit the right of newspapers and other websites to publish wiretaps during a police investigation.

‘RESTRICTION OF FREEDOM’ Wikipedia says it may take down its Italian site, www.wikipedia.it, permanently if the law is passed.

Amendments would have to be published within 48 hours at the request of the person making the complaint, without any recourse to a court or independent adjudicator.

In an open letter to its Italian readers, Wikipedia said: “The obligation to publish on our site the correction... without even the right to discuss and verify the claim, is an unacceptable restriction of the freedom and independence of Wikipedia.”

Mr Berlusconi has said the law - which has been making its way through parliament for more than a

year - is needed to protect the rights of private citizens.

Last month, Italian news sites published transcripts of Mr Berlusconi’s phone conversations, recorded during an investigation into whether the prime minister was being blackmailed by a businessman who claimed he procured prostitutes for Mr Berlusconi’s parties.

In one, he derided Italy and said he wanted to leave the country. In another, he used a crude insult to describe German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Mr Berlusconi denies all the charges against him, saying he is the victim of left-wing magistrates determined to force him from office.

He began trying to tighten Italy’s privacy laws soon after he was reelected in 2008. (BBC)

British man researches ways to kill California girl he met via Facebook – authorities A BRITISH man slit the throat of a California woman he seduced via Facebook and then repeatedly stabbed her in a fit of rage.

The woman survived and the 20-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison.

David Russell first met the 19-year-old woman in 2010, the Northampton Chronicle reported Wednesday.

Russell, a McDonald’s employee, lured his victim overseas by posing as Oliver Sykes, the frontman for the British heavy-metal group Bring Me the Horizon on Facebook.

The two talked regularly until he convinced her to come to England in April of this year.

Before she made the trip, Russell used Google to find the best way to off his intended victim, a prosecutor said, according to the Chronicle.

Investigators combed his computer and found that he was searching for information on “how to kill someone with bare hands, how to cut skin with a knife, and the best knife to kill.”

After she arrived in the United Kingdom, Russell took the woman to the isolated woods of Harlestone Firs.

“He said he wanted to take her to a place where his granddad used to take him when he was younger,” the prosecutor said. “He asked her to sit down on a fallen tree trunk and said he was going to blindfold her and said she would get a surprise or a present.”

Once blindfolded, Russell stood behind the girl and had her “put her head back.”

That’s when he slashed her throat, authorities said.

The woman jumped up and ripped off the blindfold, he said. She saw he had a knife and tried to run, but he

David Russell, 20, was sentenced to life in prison for viciously attacking an American girl.

caught her and stabbed her several times. She was also head-butted and bashed in the face with a log.

During the attack, authorities said, Russell cried out, “Why won’t

you die? You’ve ruined my life. It’s all your fault.”

Miraculously, the woman survived the horrific attack. She made her way to a nearby house where someone called police.

Russell had given her his address, where he was arrested.

In addition to the Google searches discovered on his computer, authorities also found a list on his iPhone that included “bin bags, knife, money, gloves and blindfold,” Donnellan said.

During the sentencing, the judge called Russell “exceptionally dangerous.”

“This is one case when a life sentence is the only appropriate sentence,” Judge Charles Wide said.

Russell must serve at least 17 1/2 years before he is eligible for release. (newyorkdailynews.com)

India launches Aakash tablet computer priced at $35 INDIA has launched what it says is the world’s cheapest touchscreen tablet computer, priced at just $35 (£23).

Costing a fraction of Apple’s iPad, the subsidised Aakash is aimed at students.

It supports web browsing and video conferencing and has a three-hour battery life and two USB ports, but questions remain over how it will perform.

Officials hope the computer will give digital access to students in small towns and villages across India, which lags behind its rivals

in connectivity.

At the launch in the Indian capital, Delhi, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal handed out 500 Aakash (meaning sky) tablets to students who will trial them.

He said the government planned to buy 100,000 of the tablets. It hopes to distribute 10 million of the devices to students over the next few years.

“The rich have access to the digital world, the poor and ordinary have been excluded.

Aakash will end that digital divide,” Mr Sibal said.

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Fax, email or drop off a resume to Windsong Human Resources at:

946-4664 5639

941-7719 or admin@windsongresort.com

OR EMAIL

tcnews@tciway.tc

Tis the season for mosquitoes!!!!!!

BUT NOT ANY MORE T. C. GAS LTD. NOW OFFERS

LABOURER WORKER

Candidate must be willing to work weekends, holidays and long hours. Salary $6/hr.

JAY’S GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Hostess Waitress Cook Beach Waiter

Is looking for a

Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd., wishes to recruit a

Super Kyle Max Services

Labourer

LEWIS WALKIN

LINDA GRANT

5684

Is looking for a

vacancies

5683

HAMUTAL HANDFIELD

FAX: (649) 946-4661

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

SKEETERVAC

CIAL AT A SPE LY ON PRICE OF

$199

This powerful propane powered SkeeterVac works all day and all night to greatly reduce the nuisance of biting insects.

So come on down and pick up your Skeetervac today.

T. C. Gas Ltd. Provo Industrial Park, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Ph: 941-3585 ** Fax: 941-4654 *Gas and Tank NOT Included* 5634

Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd., wishes to recruit the following staff:

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Applicants for the post of QUANTITY SURVEYOR must have a relevant professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Building and/or Civil Engineering. They must have considerable experience in all commercial aspects of construction and be able to demonstrate suitable experience, at a senior level, of quantity surveying, estimating and tendering for large commercial and residential projects. Duties will include preliminary budgeting, the preparation of priced Bills of Quantities, the procurement of materials, labour and subcontractors, financial forecasting/ reporting and the general management of all contractual and commercial issues relating to various building projects. Salary starts at US$60k per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

This position is immediately available. Applications must be made in writing and should include career history and the names and contact details of at least two references. All applications will be properly reviewed and suitably qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview within one week of the closing date. Applications should be received by 10th October 2011 and sent to:

Steve Thompson Projetech Construction Management & Services Ltd. P.O. Box 659, Providenciales Fax: 941-5824 or Email info@projetech.tc

5659

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES LA FAMILIA

ISLAND FURNITURE

KEN LIGHTBOURNE

Is looking for a

SALES MANAGER

Is looking for a

Painter

NEEDED

Contact: 432-3332

5464

• Must have design experience • Must be a college graduate • Salary $300.00 per week

Housekeeper To work 5 days per week. Salary $200.00 per week.

Contact: 242-9447

To work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour.

Contact: 341-0026

5650

5649

LAND FOR SALE 55 ACRES BEACHFRONT & CREEKFRONT LAND FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY TITLE NOs. 10103/1&6, NORTH EAST SUBURBS, GRAND TURK Parcel 10103/6 comprises sixteen (16) acres of elevated beachfront land. The property is bordered to the west by the 2-lane asphalt paved road connecting Grand Turk airport to the lighthouse, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. It offers approximately eight hundred and seventy-five (875) linear feet of beachfront. Suitable for development as estate homes.

Parcel 10103/1 comprises thirty-nine (39) acres of elevated creek front land.

The property is bordered to the west by North Creek, providing approximately one thousand (1,000) linear feet of creekfront, and to the east by the 2-lane asphalt paved road which connects Grand Turk airport to the lighthouse. The site captures the natural breeze and provides wonderful views over Grand Turk. Suitable for mixed residential and commercial development.

The parcels are offered for sale together for USD $2.2 million. Also available as individual lots.

CHRISTOPHER & ANNARIN MISSICK OF NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a

FARMER

Must have experience in agriculture work.

Salary $5.00 per hour

Contact: 246-6739

5652

October 8 - 14, 2011

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Coral Quarry One (1) Mixer Driver/ Operator

@@Must have clean drivers license and Police Record with have at ten years experience with 10 wheeler trucks, mixer trucks. @@Know how to trouble shoot minor engine problems and effect preventive maintenance at all times.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $9.00 per hour

One (1) Air Condition Technician

@@Require individual with certification in “Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Equipment Operation & Maintenance” with a minimum of ten years experience to service large operation including a supermarket.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $9.25 per hour

One (2) Domestic Workers

Please contact: Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd, 13 Caribbean Place, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, Tel. (649) 941 3082 or e-mail mary@meridiantrust.tc for more information.

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

Island Pride Fuel

Seven (7) Gas Attendants

@@Good oral and written skills, no experience necessary. @@Knowledge of basic mechanically skills would be an asset. @@Knowledge to maintain gas pump machines would be an asset.

Wages: $6.50 per hour

T&C Refreshments

One (1) Labourer

@@Applicant must be physical able-bodied individuals capable of lifting heavy loads and assisting with delivery of merchandise to customers.

Wages from $6.00 per hour

Only Belongers apply for these positions.

Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department.

Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Submit applications to by October 12, 2011 to:

View east across North Creek towards 10103/1.

View east towards Atlantic Ocean from 10103/6.

5663

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

5661

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

DORN FULFORD

WALKIN’S SERVICE STATION

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC

KITCHEN HELPER

Is looking for a

Female Driver With own transportation must be

contact: 241-2050

contact 231-3788

Weekly News

• Proper care and cleaning skills • Any other duties as may be assigned in regard to general cleaning Requirements: • Self-motivators • Able to understand and speak English fluently • Able to work with little or no supervision • Physically fit, dependable and hardworking Salary starting $5.00 per hour Deadline for applications is October 22, 2011

DEBBIE DELANCY Is looking for a

Contact: George Walkin 231-6167

TCI SCRAP METAL Is looking for a

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

REPORTER TRAINEE Preferably a High School graduate or someone with an extremely good command of the English language for court and community reporting.

Ability to drive and use a camera a desirable asset.

Salary paid weekly will commensurate with experience.

Position available March 1, 2010

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

Position available October 30, 2011

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

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

Contact: 241-5564

5656

Labourer To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

Contact: 245-7557

5679

LABOURER • Must be able to work on call also holidays and weekends • Must have (3) years experience Salary $5.00 per hour Belongers will be give first preference

Send resume to P.O. Box 954 or contact: 244-7130

5682

JSMS/ PRICE CLUB

NEEDED For a retired permanent resident

Must have at least 7 years experience in sales and marketing. Belongers will be given first preferences

Send resumes to P.O. Box 954 5658 Is looking for a

Tailor

Duties include: • House cleaning • Simple cooking • Gardening • Painting • Laundry & ironing Applicants must be able to perform the above duties Must be able to communicate in English Must be able to drive a manual car This is a live-in position for on person Salary negotiable.

Contact: 332-5866 or email:colin34711@hotmail.com

Sales Manager

EVER CURIOUS STITCH

HOUSEMAN

Must have at least 5 years experience.

Must be able to work 6 days per week. Salary based on commission

5651

PHOTO JOURNALISTS

is looking for a

Is looking for a

ON THE WEB tcweeklynews.com

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

JSMS/ PRICE CLUB

WORKER

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

able to work from 9am – 3pm

the national newspaper of the turks and caicos islands

Is looking for a

5681

FLOWERGIRL

5680

PHONE: (649) 946-4664

October 8 - 14, 2011

LABOURER • Must be able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hardworking • Must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy • Must be self motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English

Send inquiries to: JC’S Salon & Beauty Supplies Whitby, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands Telephone: 649-231-4885 5654

Contact: 244-6656 5653

DEBBIE DELANCY Is looking for a

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

Contact: 241-5564

5655

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PHONE: (649) 946-4664

Is looking to fill the following positions:

LABOURERS To work from 8am-5pm.

Salary $6.00 per hour

HAIRDRESSER NAIL TECHNICIAN • Must be able to work 6 days per week • Must have at least 3 years experience Salary $250.00 per week

DOMESTIC WORKER 5689

– to work from 8am – 5pm. Salary $5.00

Email: m-folkes@ hotmail.com 5690

NEAL’S CABINETRY & SUBCONTRACTING Is looking for a

CARPENTER • Must be able to work alone • Must be able to verify skills Salary $10.00 per hour

Contact: 231-1928

Is looking for a

LABOURER To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 241-3362

Been MEP Co. Ltd Requires fully

qualified electricians

For commercial and residential installations Must have at least 10 years experience in the commercial field. Salary negotiable depending on level of experience.

Please fax resume 5692

FAX: (649) 946-4661

ELIZABETH GARLAND

5691

HAIR IMPRESSIONS BEAUTY SALON NORTH CAICOS

Is looking for 2

Contact: 946-7011

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

to 941 7626

5694

CLOVER LEAF AGENCY AGNES SWANN

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Job Opportunity The Sands is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position.

Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, who have the desire to serve others, need apply:

Executive Housekeeper Responsibilities • Establish and/or implement operating procedures and standards.

• Plan and coordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crew.

• Coordinate inspection or inspect assigned areas to ensure standards are met.

• Handle administrative tasks.

Requirements • Education: A secondary school diploma is an asset • Experience: Minimum of three to five years as an Executive Housekeeper is required Resort experience is a requirement. Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

Turks Island citizens only need to apply in person to Tiersa Smith, Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Labour Department, or e-mail: tsmith@thesandstc.com . Applications must be in by October 21, 2011.

5688

Global Tardiff Elevator Services (Turks & Caicos)

Global Tardiff Elevator is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of:

Elevator Technicians Daily task will include installation and maintenance of elevators.

Suitable person must have the following qualifications: • 2 years experience of installation of MRL technology elevators; • 5 years minimum service, maintenance and troubleshooting experience on ECC and JRT control systems; • International Union of Elevator Constructors certification or equivalent.

Salary: $20.00 per hour Closing date for applications is Friday, October 21, 2011

Applications must be submitted to: Karen Simmons Missick & Stanbrook Leeward Hwy, Providenciales Tel: 946-4732 * Fax: 946-4734 Email: Karen@misickstanbrook.tc 5695

VACANCY

Public Service Area Supervisor

• Responsible for supervision and monitoring of the instrument testing, installation, calibration and commissioning of process control instruments for all scooters and vehicles • Prepare reports and certifications after the completion of jobs.

• Ensure quality work and monitor work progress of staff • Commissioning of turbine monitoring instruments such as speed sensors vibration, sensors, and shaft expansion of scooters • Testing, calibration, and commissioning of switches, gauges, transmitters, analyzers and pneumatic control valves of scooters • Responsible for handling multiple site portfolios and for all operational activities, emergency response, safety, collection, regulatory compliance, re-development, customer interaction, and development.

Please contact Snjezana Andrews at customerservice@caicoswheels.com or (649)242-6592.

5693

POSITION AVAILABLE

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

Vacancies

IN THE SUPREME COURT TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS D-16/2009

IN DIVORCE BETWEEN REID MCDONALD ROBINSON PETITIONER AND JOSEFA ALTAGRACIA ALCANTRA VICTORIANO RESPONDENT

Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala have vacancies for the following positions:

Managerial Position: • Director of Caicos Holdings • General Manager

Hotel Staff Welfare and Development Manager Responsibilities: • Maintain a positive and motivated environment for all staff.

• Build rapport and loyalty to the property and COMO. This must be shared with all employees.

• Coordinate Long Service awards with HR, plan and carry out long service award ceremonies.

• Manage all staff accommodation inclusive of repairs and maintenance, purchasing, allocation, staff arrivals and departures, inspections, transport and health and safety.

• Hold sporting events and parties at regular intervals inclusive of a monthly birthday party. Ensure these events do not exclude any staff member.

• Purchase and control all uniform requirements for each department.

• Embody the COMO brand values of Passion, Creativity and Style • Work with the Human Resources Manager to produce an annual budget for the HR department including staff accommodation.

• Create the annual Training budget. Provide the Financial Controller, Hotel Manager and General Manager with financial reports as requested.

• Monitor Department Heads training needs. Assist department heads with their training needs analysis for team members that report directly to them.

• Create monthly departmental training plans and ensure these training plans are carried out and recorded. Coordinate external trainers.

• Cary out COMO training courses, such as Practical Training, Train the Trainer etc.

Qualification and Experience: • At least 8 years Five Star Managerial experience as a Welfare /Training and Development Manager within the Hospitality Industry.

• A Bachelors or Master Degree • Must be physically fit and Sport oriented with the ability to organized and manage sporting events and other activities.

• Must be able to perform well in a multi cultured environment.

• Must reside on Parrot Cay for the efficient discharge of your duties and be on call at night to handle all emergencies and staff related issues.

NOTICE OF PETITION

• Must be able to work on Weekends and Public holidays.

TO: Josefa Altagracia Alcantra Victoriano West Road Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands

OTHER MANAGERIAL POSITIONS • Asst. Food & Beverage Manager • Executive Sous Chef • Executive Housekeeper Private Estates • Asst. Executive Housekeeper • Guest Services Manager • Spa Manager • Laundry Manager

A petition for Divorce has been filed against you.

If with 28 days you have not communicate with the Court’s Office at Pond Street, Grand Turks, Turks and Caicos Islands in this matter, the Court may hear the case without further notice.

Dated this 19th day of November 2010 BENSON LEON HARVEY REGISTRAR

Kindly contact the Human Resources Department for an in-depth detailed copy of the job description for the above positions.

CRANDELL LIGHTBOURNE

Job Requirement: Candidates interested in the above positions will be required to work long hours, live on property and are expected to work during the night, weekends and Public Holidays.

Is looking for a

LABOURER

LINE POSITIONS:

Reverse Osmosis plant operator Wedding Coordinator Pilates & Fitness Teacher Yoga Teacher Chef de Partie Line Chef Commis Chef Demi Chef Pastry Chef Sous Chef Butler Resort Butler Wood Carver Carpenter Massage Therapist Recreation Attendant Spa Attendant Spa Therapist Water Sports Instructor Food & Beverage Server AC Technician Maintenance Technician Electrician Turndown Attendant Room Attendant Housekeeping Supervisor

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

Contact: 343-1056 or 241-5615

5699

GENERAL MANAGER Established Providenciales based real estate brokerage wishes to employ a General Manager to assume responsibility for its day-to-day management and growth The successful candidate will be an experienced manager in real estate sales and property management with proven people management, communication and organizational skills Computer skills including competence in a recognized real estate accounting programme and all Microsoft products including Publisher will be essential, as well as training experience and qualification in IT and product development The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual prepared to work flexible hours Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Salaries for these positions will be paid base on qualification and experience. Please note that all application must be submitted with a valid Police Record, two reference letters from previous employers or a notary public and current educational certificates.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

5685

Forward your resume to the Human Resources Department at the following address:

Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala P.O. Box 164 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Ph: (649) 946 7788, Fax: (649) 946 7749 Email: joel.richards@parrotcay.como.bz

5686

Interested parties, apply in writing to: P.O. Box 775, Providenciales

5674

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PHONE: (649) 946-4664 JOHN GARLAND T/A JNA CONSTRUCTION & FRESH FISH

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

HEALTHY TREAT RESTAURANT & DELI Is looking for a

Is looking for a

LABOURERS LABOURER Salary $5.00 To work 2 hours per day Monday – Saturday salary $5.00 per hour.

per hour must be bi-lingual

contact: 241-5678

5671

Contact: 244-3183 5672

TOP O’ THE COVE

Need Dishwasher/ Cleaner Nightshift

R&M CONSTRUCTION/ EXOTIC HAIR & NAIL CREATIION 2 Is looking to fill the following positions:

Is looking for a

COSMETOLOGIST

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour MILAGROS MALCOLM Is looking for a

GREENHOUSE

GARDNER

5675

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

Contact: 344-4540

5677

946-4694

LABOURER/ PAINTER/ CLEANER/ COSMETOLOGIST/ RECORDING ENGINEERING

Must be able to work on call and holidays salary $5.00 per hour. Belonger will be give first preference

Send resume to P.O. Box 954 or contact: 241-1857

5687

DEOMARDO CLARE Is looking for a

LABOURER 649-946-4734

5678

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per week email info@misickstanbrok. tc or fax:

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

contact: 242-4354

5679

NEEDED

FAX: (649) 946-4661

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 60605/136, Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales. Comprising of a single storey residential development, providing four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and spacious general living areas. Located in front, a guest house with accommodations of two bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen, one ensuite bathroom and one bathroom.

Registered Proprietors: Strashun Dakaria Williams 2. Parcel 60505/226, Blue Hills and Stamers Run, Providenciales. Comprising of a single storey development, providing three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen and dining area.

Registered Proprietor: Demetria Latoya Simmons.

• Job requirements mopping floors/cleaning restrooms washing dishes/general maintenance/4-11pm • Hourly rate $7-9. Previous experience require.

• Only belongers need apply.

MAJOR BEAUTY SALON

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3. Parcel 10409/51, East Suburbs, Grand Turk.

Comprising of a two- storey residential development providing four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen living and dining area.

Registered Proprietor: Warren Alexander Williams 4. Parcel 60003/73, North West and North Central, Providenciales.Comprising of a single storey residential development providing two bedrooms, one bathroom, great room, dining area, kitchen, one bathroom and a covered porch.

Registered proprietor: Keisha Andrea Gilbert 5. Parcel 10303/49 Central, Grand Turk. Comprising of a detached single storey residential development providing four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kichen, dining living area, family room, laundry, outdoor garage and a tank.

Registered Proprietor: Terrilyn Brendalee Ingham 6. Parcel 60003/08, North West & North Central, Providenciales. Comprising of a single storey development providing three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), a laundry room, closets and a porch area to the front of the Property.

Registered Proprietor: Alan James Percy 7. Parcel 10409/56 East Suburbs, Grand Turk.

Comprising of a single storey building providing three main bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living areas as well as an internal garage. Outside land is fenced with overground water catchment

system.

Registered Proprietor: Richard Peter Garland 8. Parcel 60716/138, Cheshire Hall Richmond Hill, Providenciales. Comprising of a detached single storey residential development with a gazebo, guest house, swimming pool and outbuildings. The property provides two bedrooms, two full baths, one part bath, a family room, living, dining and kitchen area.

Registered Proprietor: Ronald Joseph Burton 9. Parcel 60003/123 North West and North Central Providenciales. Comprising of a single storey residential development providing an open plan living room/kitchen/diner, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one ensuite), laundry room and closets Registered Proprietors: Nathan Glyndwr Busby and Sarah Jane Edge 10. Parcel 60505/173 Blue Hills and Stamers Run, Providenciales. Comprising of a single storey residential development providing two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living area. Externally, there is a utility house to the rear end of the property.

Registered Proprietors: Lenford Cordel Butler and Tamara Olita Munroe 11. Parcel 61113/147, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales comprising 0.51 acres of an undeveloped inland lot, well elevated and limited ocean views of the southern shores of Providenciales.

Registered Proprietor: Darnell Laverne Penn.

12. Parcel 60610/184 Norway and Five Cays Providenciales, comprising of a single storey residential development, two bed rooms, open plan living room, dining room and kitchen.

Alongside, there is a new two storey structure which provides a small one bedroom unit on each level.

Registered Proprietor: Earl Nathan Tucker 13. Parcel 60502/186 Blue Hills & Stamers Run Providenciales, comprising of .28 acres of land on which a single storey building has been constructed comprising one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen/living area and a screened terrace.

Registered Proprietor: Barbara Jean Mills Hamilton

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 October 2011

A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from Scotiabank Collections Manager (649) 946-4750.

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

FAX: (649) 946-4661

VACANCIES

Seven Stars Resort, Grace Bay Is now recruiting for the following positions; suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed below are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be out-going and friendly, with a professional demeanor and must be fluent in English, be a team player with a strong work ethic, available for work on public holidays and weekends. Salaries are based on experience and qualifications.

Maintenance Team Leader (Supervisor) • Suitable candidate must have relevant qualifications for this role • Minimum 5 years experience with a full service hotel and a condo hotel resort property • Ability to develop a comprehensive preventative maintenance program • Able to implement and carry through role with little or no supervision • Computer literate, financial budgeting, supplier knowledge as required

Room Attendant • Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role • Must have a strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required • Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens • Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs • Perform any other tasks or projects as directed by Housekeeping Manager

Security Officer • Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience working at a 5 Star Resort, in a similar sales position • Ability to communicate with fellow security officers • Highly trained in security procedures • First Aid training is preferable

Sous Chef • A Minimum of 5 years International experience in 5 Star properties with exposure to fine dining and volume operations, and a minimum of 2 years international experience as an Sous chef • Education: College Degree, preferably specializing in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts • Sales/Profitability/Cost Control • Product Quality & Service Delivery • Sanitation and Housekeeping • Training and Development • Administration • Innovative and creative concept development • Strong leadership capabilities

Chef de Partie As Chef De Partie you will be answering directly to the senior members of the team. You should be a proven Chef de Partie with good skills and knowledge of kitchen

operations • Minimum of 2 years experience in high end restaurant operation • Hospitality or Culinary Arts qualification is desirable • Food Hygiene Certificate Required • Ability to work under pressure

Lead Servers The position will oversee service in conjunction with other departmental lead personnel. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training, scheduling and directing service staff.

• Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience working at a 5 Star resort or restaurant in a lead position • Energetic with excellent customer relations skills • Fluent in English, written and verbal • Previous use of POS and cashier / bank experience • Hospitality or Culinary Arts qualification is required

Assistant Maitre’d The position will oversee service and report directly to divisional management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training, scheduling and directing all service staff.

• Responsible for organizing and training of wait staff to ensure effortless and seamless service and upgrading their skills and product knowledge • Responsible for managing and rotating Liquor and Wine Inventory and expected to work within established beverage costs whilst taking monthly liquor and wine stock • Fluent in English, written and verbal • Extensive knowledge of foods & wines. Ability to contribute to menus and ever changing wine list • Computer literacy in MS office is mandatory • Hospitality or Culinary Arts qualification is required • 5 years experience in luxury hotel food & beverage operation

Position for a FO Supervisor The position will oversee service and report directly to divisional management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Monitor the appearance, standards and performance of the Front Office Team Members with an emphasis on training and teamwork • Ensure Team Members have up to date knowledge of hotel products, services, pricing and policies as well as a good knowledge of the local area • Maximize Sales revenues through up selling and marketing programs • Monitor guest satisfaction reports and implement actions to improve results • Maintain good communication and working

relationships with all hotel areas • 4 years Front Office experience in 5 star property • Hospitality qualification required • Possess strong commercial awareness and Sales capabilities • Excellent leadership, inter-personal and communication skills • A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service • A second European language is required

Duty Manager To assist in overall Resort operations - responsible for the enforcement of all policies and procedures and handling guests concerns /complaints in the absence of respective Department Heads or Executive Management • Should be knowledgeable about preventive maintenance and emergency procedures • Communicates with Rooms Division Manager on all pertinent Front Office matters • Provides supportive functional assistance to all departments particularly Front Office • Interacts with Resort guests as well as members of the local community • Cooperates, coordinates and communicates with all departments through established channels • Establishes and maintains effective employee and interdepartmental relationships • Supervises Front of House personnel in anticipating sales opportunities to ensure optimum occupancy and average room rate. Promotes inter-hotel sales and inhouse facilities.

• Reacts to situations as needed to ensure that guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition throughout the Resort. Responds to guests needs and resolves related problems.

• Management of Duty Manager Log, providing timely information to all relevant parties and ensuring best glitch recovery practice.

• You will possess a warm and welcoming personality, be a team player and be flexible with working hours.

• Fluency in English and a second European language, and 3 years previous Front Office Supervisor/ Management experience is required.

Operations • The suitable candidate should have a minimum of 10 years Management experience in an International 5 Stars property.

• Management proficiency in Gailleo, Sabre, Amadeus, Visual 1 and MBT is vital for the position • Waste management and environmental systems experience is also required

Continued

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EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES MARVIN SWANN

DEEP BLUE SEAFOOD

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

C & J Employment Service on behalf of J.S. Johnson & Co. (Turks & Caicos) Ltd.

CHURCH OF GOD Is looking for a

is looking for an experienced

insurance Customer Service

Representative

VACANCIES Continued

DOMESTIC SALES

CLERK WORKER To work 4 days per week salary $70.00 per week.

Lead Front Office Guest Service Agents • Suitable candidates must have 2 years prior experience in similar position in a 5 Star Resort in a similar role • Strong knowledge of Visual 1, Microsoft Office • To greet the customer and identify his specific reservation • To register the guest, ensuring that the necessary details are obtained, i.e. name in full, address, whether company or private booking, special rate, allowances, VIP, charge details, nationality, passport number, etc.

• To allocate room according to reservations list, ensuring that this is what the guest has booked, both in terms of the room itself and the rate to be paid • To issue the key card • To liaise or alert the bell hop so that the guest’s luggage is taken to his room and the key issued • To update occupancy list • A passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

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Contact: 241-8748

To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour. Must be able to speak English, Spanish and Creole

Contact: 343-0727

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SMITH & BAZILE CONSTRUCTION

C & S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Is looking for a

On behalf of our clients: Beverly Fulford, Edward Missick, Jerry Skippings is looking to fill the following positions:

Contact: 241-5922

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Salary $5.00 per hour

Please send resume to the attention of Ms. Marjorie Ramsey, Human Resource Manager, P.O. Box 229, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

MINISTER To work 6 days per week salary $100.00 per week contact: 243-6890 5618

THE ROSE GARDEN & OMARI is looking to fill the following positions:

2 Labourers 2 Domestic Workers

LABOURER

4 Domestic Workers 2 Gardeners

With minimum qualification at diploma in Insurance Level applicants should have between 10-15 years experience in general insurance marketing, claims and underwriting.

Applicants must be motivated and have a good understanding of the client’s requirements salary range between $2,500-$3,000 per month (net) depending on experience and qualification.

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

Contact: 343-1046

Salary starts @ $5.00 per hour. Send application to The Manager, P.O. BOX 98, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or call 241-1429

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WARD’S CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients Southwind Millwork and AOMIZU Ltd., Platinum Security is looking to fill the following positions:

Floor Crystallizing Specialist

LABOURER

Requirements: • Must have at least 5 years experience as a Marble Floors Crystallize Specialist.

• Must have at least 5 years significant experience for handling heavy scrubbing / crystallizing machines.

• Wide knowledge of floor crystallizes chemicals.

To clean and dispose of garbage must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour

SECURITY OFFICER

Gardener

To patrol, secure properties and public places must be willing to work shift hours salary $6.00 per hour

• Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience working at a 5 Star Resort • Must have strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required • Must have the ability to lift at least 30lbs and push/ pull in excess of 50lbs • Perform any other task or project as directed by Management

Contact: 342-5533

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TROPICANA UPHOLSTERY

VACANCIES Interhealth Canada (TCI) Ltd is seeking to find qualified person to fill the following positions

Catering Assistant The successful candidate should • • • •

Is looking for a

•

Closing Date : October 14th, 2011

•

Suitable qualified candidates should apply in writing or send resume Monday – Friday 9am-5pm @ front Security Gate.

Management Seven Stars Resort P.O Box 603 Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@sevenstarsgracebay.com Website: www.sevenstarsgracebay.com Telephone: (649) 333 - 7731 Fax: (649) 941 - 8601 5668

Domestic

Worker to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 241-4070

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• • • • •

Have excellent customer service skills & Catering experience.

A good knowledge of MS Office applications such as MS Word & Excel is must.

Have experience of cash handing and generating daily reports.

Performs a variety of tasks in preparation, service and delivery of food products and/or service operations (i.e. prepare, mix, assemble, portion, serve and store food as directed; receive, inspect, store, secure, disburse and control of inventory of foodstuffs, supplies and equipment).

Serves clients which include staff, patients and families in public areas as directed, providing a high quality, efficient, friendly and client-focused service at all times.

Performs routine food service operations to include operation of dish machine, washes pots and performs heavy cleaning duties; transports equipment, food, supplies and waste as directed.

Have knowledge of food preparation, food hygiene and documentation.

Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Be willing to work shifts and on public holidays.

Be in good health and be able to stand for long hours.

Have minimum 2years of experience of working as Catering Assistant is essential; previous hospital experience is advantageous.

These positions seek individuals with no criminal record.

Salary dependent on experience above min wage.

All applicants must apply to athomas@interhealthcanada.tc.

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PHONE: (649) 946-4664

October 8 - 14, 2011

EMPLOYMENT / SERVICES / NOTICES

Napa

FAX: (649) 946-4661

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Is currently looking to employ a

labourer Who will be responsible for the daily maintenace of the building, stocking of the shelves and any other duty that may be assigned to you.

ART SALES MANAGER The role of the Art Sales Manager will include supervision and management of purchasing and sales of Jewish art works and products.

Please submit all applications between 9am and 5pm Monday – Friday or via email to mariec@bayviewmotors.Com

Bayview view motors ltd., P.O. Box 619, Leeward highway, Providenciales

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VACANCIES

BNC CONSULTING GROUP

Is now recruiting for the following positions; suitably qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed below are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be out-going and friendly, with a professional demeanor and must be fluent in English, be a team player with a strong work ethic, available for work on public holidays and weekends. Salaries are based on experience and qualifications.

RESERVATION MANAGER • Minimum 3 years experience as Reservation Manager, and a total of 10 years experience working in a resort reservation department • Must be fluent in at least 3 languages • Experience in rate and yield management and e-marketing • Exceptional telephone sales skills • Full Acknowledge of Visual 1 PMS and Microsoft Office • Must have the ability to work on own initiative • Able to lead a dynamic team and or work well with other key managers and other staff • A strong communicator, motivator and coach

INVENTORY CONTROLLER • Minimum of 3 years experience as Inventory Controller • Ensure that materials shipped and received are verified against pertinent documentation • Establish and maintain procedures for determining and meeting the organization’s receipt and delivery commitments by handling materials and using time effectively • Recommend and assist in implementing operating procedures • Promote continual improvement within the inventory control operation • Follow receiving/shipping methods for materials using the established operations procedures • Resolve emergent issues for expedited deliveries to supporters and others • Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems with receipts and with shipments as needed

Pool & Beach Attendants • Must be out-going and friendly • Have the ability to work on their own and be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds • First Aid training is preferable • Must have 1 – 2 years related experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role • Provide towels, chairs & umbrellas and amenities to guests • Keep all out-side beach and pool areas free of debris, clean ashtrays and straighten chairs and fold towels.

Closing Date: October 17th, 2011

Minimum 2 years experience as a Manager as well as in-depth knowledge of Israeli Fine Art, Sculptures and Jewish history.

Salary payable: $12,000.00 per annum plus commissions on sales.

Closing date for applications is Friday, October 14th 2011.

Application must be submitted to:

Manager Bruno Fine Arts Grand Turk Cruise Centre Grand Turk

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR REDUCTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF BORDIER BANK (TCI) LTD. On November 22nd 2010, Bordier Bank (TCI) Ltd, filed a petition with the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands seeking confirmation of the Court: to reduce the issued share capital of the Company from US$5,000,000.00 comprising of 50,000 common-voting shares of no par value with a premium of US$100.00 each to US$3,000,000.00 comprising of 30,000 shares of no par value with a premium of US$100.00.

Any person intending to appear on the hearing of the petition (whether to support or oppose it) must give notice of intention to do so to the Petitioner’s attorneys Misick & Stanbrook, Richmond House, 122 Blue Mountain Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI by October 6th 2011.

MISICK & STANBROOK Attorneys for the Petitioner 5678

Suitable qualified candidates should apply in writing or send resume Monday – Friday 9am-5pm @ front Security Gate.

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Managing Director BNC Consulting Group, Ltd website: www.bnccgroup.com email: bthomas@bnccgroup.com phone: 649-332-2565 5670

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NBA preseason cancelled, season opening in jeopardy The NBA has cancelled its preseason, and the first two weeks of the regular season are in jeopardy as team owners and players remain at odds over a new labor deal.

“By Monday, we will have no choice but to cancel the first two weeks of the season,” NBA Commissioner David Stern said Tuesday.

The cancellation of all 114 preseason games will mean a loss of about $200 million in revenue, he said. The NBA already had announced the cancellation of some preseason games.

“And we’re looking down the barrel of losing regularseason games. There’s an extraordinary hit coming to the owners and to the players,” Stern said.

The sometimes bitter labor struggle and lockout has stretched to three months.

“We can only say we are running out of time so many times,” NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver has said.

NBA Players Association President Derek Fisher has acknowledged the stakes.

“We are aware of the calendar,” he said this week.

“We know our backs are against the wall in terms of regular season games and

what those consequences will be.”

Last week, the NBA announced that it had postponed player training camps for the upcoming season and cancelled some preseason games. Training camps were scheduled to open on October 3.

Representatives from both sides have been meeting in hopes of hammering out a collective bargaining deal, but no significant progress has been announced.

The NBA began a lockout of its players in early July. Stern has said that last season was not profitable for most of the league’s 30 owners, who want cost-cutting help from players.

The league lost as much as $300 million in the 2010-11 season, Stern has said.

One of the battles has focused on the owners’ rejection of the players union’s call for an average $7 million player salary in the sixth year of a new labour deal.

The current average salary is about $5 million. Other big issues include a fight over whether the NBA will strengthen its salary cap and a move by owners to get a bigger share of revenues.

The last work stoppage occurred in 1998. (CNN)

David Warner scored 135 runs off of 69 balls.

Warner scores highest individual total of Champions League AUSTRALIAN David Warner clobbered the highest score in the history of the prestigious Champions’ League to take his team, New South Wales, to the semi-finals of the competition.

The hard-hitting batsman smashed 135 runs off of 69 balls to make the historic mark.

He scored 11 fours and eight sixes off of 69 balls to end with a strike rate of 195.

The opening batsman ensured that his side rattled up 201 off their allotted 20 overs while his bowlers did the damage at the other end to ensure a Chennai Super Kings collapse at 155.

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Rooney’s father arrested in police betting probe WAYNE Rooney’s father is one of nine men who has been arrested in a probe into betting irregularities, BBC Scotland understands.

Wayne Rooney Sr and seven other men were held at addresses in Merseyside.

Motherwell FC player Steve Jennings was arrested at his home in Glasgow.

Police said the men had been arrested for conspiracy to defraud.

The probe relates to alleged betting irregularities surrounding a game between Motherwell and Hearts.

Concerns about the game, on 14 December 2010, were raised by the Association of British Bookmakers after a number of bets from the Liverpool area were placed on there being a sending off.

During the match Jennings, who had already been booked, was shown a straight red card

Wayne Rooney Sr and Steve Jennings were arrested by Merseyside Police.

for foul and abusive language aimed at referee Stevie O’Reilly late in the 2-1 home defeat.

‘SUSPICIOUS BETTING’ The 26-year-old, who is from Liverpool and joined Motherwell from Tranmere two years ago, has denied any wrongdoing.

It is believed that

Manchester United and England striker Rooney’s uncle Richie, 54, was also among those detained.

Stewart Regan, SFA chief executive, said: “While the investigation involves several other individuals outwith Scotland, it is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of

Tiger lands high-profile new sponsor HE MAY not have won a tournament in almost two years, but Tiger Woods can still be a major force in golf according to his new highprofile sponsor.

Woods lost some major backers in the wake of the scandal about his marital infidelities, including Tag Heuer. But another high-end watch-maker, Rolex, has taken on the fallen former world No. 1.

“Rolex is convinced that Tiger Woods still has a long career ahead of him and that he has all the qualities required to continue to mark the history of golf,” read a statement on Wednesday from the Swiss company, which also sponsors CNN’s Living Golf Show.

“This association pays tribute to the exceptional nature of Tiger Woods and the leading role he plays in forging the sport’s global appeal.”

Rolex has a history of linking with golfing greats, including 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.

It is the second backing for Woods’ commercial value in two days, with influential business magazine Forbes keeping the 14-time major winner at the top of its “most valuable athlete” standings with a brand worth of $55 million. It cited his June deal with Japanese medical group

Tiger Woods hits a tee shot during the second round of the 93rd PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in August

Kowa as evidence that he was far from a spent force.

Woods dropped out of the world’s top 50 this week ahead of the PGA Tour’s fall season Frys.com Open -- a minor

tournament that he has never played before.

He has not stepped out for an official event since the PGA Championship in August, but will make his ninth start of an injury-plagued season as he warms up for the Presidents Cup in Australia next month -having been given a wild-card place by U.S. team captain Fred Couples.

“I’m excited to be back.

I’ve had good practice sessions at home and am eager to get back under the gun,” Woods said ahead of the California tournament.

Woods’ website said he shot a course-record 10-underpar 62 last Saturday at his new home course in Jupiter, Florida -- the Greg Normandesigned Medalist Club.

investigation has involved only one Scottish match.

“Motherwell FC are aware of the situation and will issue a response in due course.”

In a statement, Merseyside Police said: “Detectives have today executed warrants at 10 addresses across Merseyside and Glasgow and arrested nine men as part of an investigation into suspicious betting activity.

“The arrests are the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission and the nine who have been arrested for conspiracy to defraud are being interviewed by detectives.

“Those arrested are a 29-year-old from Bootle, a 48-year-old from West Derby, a 54-year-old from Norris Green, a 26-year-old from Croxteth, a 22-year-old from Kirkdale, a 31-year-old from Litherland, a 68-year-old from Fazakerley, a 36-year-old from Kirkby and a 26-year-old from Glasgow.

“The investigation relates to a match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14 2010.” (BBC)

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BARBER To work 6 days per week salary $250.00 per week Contact: 231-0882

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Top court throws out Olympics doping ban ATHLETES suspended for doping cannot be barred from competing in the next Olympics if they have served their ban, the highest court in international sports ruled Thursday.

The so-called “Osaka Rule” is “invalid and unenforceable,” the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled.

The move clears the way for more athletes to compete in London in 2012, including Americans LaShawn Merritt, a runner, and swimmer Jessica Hardy.

The International Olympic Committee’s Rule 45, also called the Six-Month Rule, bars athletes with six-month suspensions from the next Games.

The U.S. Olympic Committee challenged the rule earlier this year before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the Swiss-based court issued its decision.

Critics complain the rule means those who have served their suspensions are effectively being punished twice for the same offense.

British sprinter Dwain Chambers, who was permanently banned from the Olympics by his country’s Olympics committee over doping, is studying the ruling, his agent said.

“Dwain and I just want the opportunity to read, digest and review the reasoning behind the decision,” Siza Agha told CNN. While the court’s decision will affect all athletes facing a ban on competing at the Games because of the rule, the U.S. committee was seeking specifically to resolve the fate of Merritt and Hardy.

Merritt, 25, won two gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, but was suspended for 21 months after testing positive for DHEA, a steroid.

He returned shortly before the World Outdoor Championships this summer.

American sprinter LaShawn Merritt Olympic 400m gold in 2008 before being hit with a 21-month ban

Merritt has said the use of the banned substance was the inadvertent result of taking an over-the-counter “male enhancement” pill “and occurred at a time that he was neither seriously training nor competing.”

Hardy, 24, tested positive in July 2008 for the banned substance Clenbuterol just a month before the Beijing Olympics and was

suspended for a year starting August 1, 2008. Her suspension meant she was unable to compete at what would have been her first Olympic Games.

Hardy said she did not take the substance on purpose, but said it was included and not labeled in a contaminated nutritional supplement, according to USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport.

Howard Jacobs, the attorney for Merritt, Hardy and the U.S. committee, said Wednesday they hoped the court would decide that the international committee’s rule is invalid.

“I think the USOC wanted certainty with respect to which athletes would be able to compete in the 2012 Olympics rather than waiting until the last minute,” Jacobs told CNN. “Certainly, I think the LaShawn Merritt case provided some impetus to having discussions with the IOC regarding this case.”

Beltre hat-trick seals Rangers’ win over Rays The Texas Rangers advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) on Tuesday after sealing a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs.

Defending American League West champions, who lost to San Francisco Giants in the 2010 World Series, clinched the victory in the fourth game of the best-offive series with a 4-3 win at the Rays’ Tropicana Field ballpark.

Third baseman Adrian Beltre became only the seventh man in history to hit three home runs in

a playoff game to see the Rangers set up a clash with either New York Yankees or Detroit Tigers in the Championship Series.

Beltre is yet to taste World Series glory in a 13-year career, having had spells with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox prior to joining the Rangers.

“This is great,” Beltre, 32, told MLB’s official website. “This is the reason I wanted to sign with this team, to put a ring on my finger. We’re looking pretty good, but we still have a long way to go.”

New Zealand will play in 2015 - World Cup minister NEW ZEALAND’S Rugby World Cup minister Gerry Brownlee says it is “unthinkable” that the national side would miss the 2015 Rugby World Cup despite a dispute over the costs of hosting the 2011 edition.

The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) insists its team are unlikely to play in four years unless more money is received from the International Rugby Board (IRB).

“It [a boycott] is unthinkable for New Zealanders,” Brownlee told BBC Sport.

“The whole thing is a bit of a nonsense really. Of course we will be there.”

The 2015 tournament will be held in England and the absence of

the world’s current number one side would be a blow to organisers.

NZRU chief executive Steve Tew has demanded changes to sponsorship rules and the distribution of tournament revenues at future events to make it affordable for the All Blacks to compete.

Tew estimates that the loss of incoming tours and the blackout on the team’s individual sponsors will result in his union losing NZ$13.2m (£6.6m) of revenue, even allowing for the additional income generated by the 2011 World Cup. But Brownlee is certain that financial concerns will not threaten New Zealand’s participation.

“Those comments have probably been taken a little out of context. It

is an expensive game these days, no question,” he added.

“But it has been a wonderful thing to host and the wider benefits to the country are enormous.”

Mike Miller, the chief executive of the IRB, has told the All Blacks that they are “replaceable” should they opt out of the next tournament and criticised the timing of Tew’s comments.

The NZRU, which tied star flyhalf Dan Carter to a new four-year contract in April, is under financial pressure.

Chairman Mike Eagle warned that rugby union in his country had been “living beyond its means for too long” after revealing 2010 losses of NZ$9.4m (£4.7m). (BBC)

Mohammed Asif and Salman Butt deny charges of match fixing

Three cricketers named in betting scam trial A FURTHER three Pakistan cricketers have been named in court as being allegedly involved in a betting scam.

The prosecution claim that the agent Mazher Majeed, 36, told an undercover reporter he had players he could control in relation to fixing.

Former captain Salman Butt, 26, and fast bowler Mohammad Asif, 28, deny conspiracy to accept corrupt payments and conspiracy to cheat.

The players were named as Kamran Akmal, Umar Akmal, and Wahab Riaz.

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir, 19, was earlier named as also being under the agent’s control.

The case at Southwark Crown Court centres around a Test match against England at Lord’s in 2010 however evidence is being heard relating to an Oval Test which took place on an earlier date.

UNDER CONTROL The court heard that Mr Butt was allegedly taped by an undercover reporter for the now defunct News of the World agreeing to deliberately bat a “maiden over” which is when a cricketer scores no runs in an over, the prosecution alleged.

His London-based sports

agent, Mr Majeed, discussed the arrangement with the cricketer by phone while agreeing a deal with reporter Mazher Mahmood who was posing as a rich Indian businessman.

The court heard that Mr Mahmood had paid £10,000 to fix part of the match.

In return for the £10,000, Mr Mahmood wanted to see proof that the agent had players under his control, and that he could control part of the match, the jury was told.

The agent then phoned the cricketer to confirm the deal, the prosecution claimed. The captain agreed to tap the ground with his bat after the second ball of his deliberate maiden over, an action which would not arouse suspicion because batsmen frequently do this.

When Mr Mahmood pointed out that the cricketer sounded asleep during the phone call, Mr Majeed is said to have said: “Believe me, he’s done this many times.”

The journalist asked whether Mr Butt could be trusted, to which the agent allegedly replied: “Salman is one million per cent trustworthy.”

Their alleged conversation, which was recorded by the reporter, happened the night before the Test last year.

Button signs long-term new McLaren deal BRITISH Formula One driver Jenson Button committed his future to McLaren on Wednesday by signing a new multi-year contract.

The 2009 world champion has been with the England-based team since 2010, and is second in this year’s drivers’ standings behind Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel.

“Jenson’s re-signing is a move that will strengthen McLaren’s longterm stability as it continues to grow and develop its race-winning form into further world championship successes,” read a McLaren statement, which did not reveal the length of Button’s contract.

Button has raced for seven different teams since entering F1 in

England’s Jenson Button won the world championship as a Brawn GP driver in 2009

2000, but the 31-year-old said he has never felt more at home than he does with McLaren.

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Junior Rugby:

Female rugby:

THE STORM put the Warriors to the sword in the feature rugby match at the Meridian Field last Saturday.

In the final weekend before league play begins the Storm’s attack proved too disciplined for the Warriors as they ran in 3-1 victors.

Luis Turbyfield sliced through the Warrior’s defence and unleashed a pass to Martin Rigby, who narrowly avoided being stopped by Joshua Swann, to open the scoring for the Storm. Turbyfield appeared to have doubled the Storm’s lead shortly after, but he was judged to have stepped out of play just before grounding the ball.

The Warriors’ Rayjon Valentine and Straughn Swann then made successive breaks for the line, however the Storm’s defence refused to give up a try. Following halftime the Storm’s kickoff was judged not to travel ten metres and the Warrior’s Captain Franco Mompremier quickly played the ball and counter attacked from the halfway line. With the Storm’s defenders chasing him down, he offloaded to Gino Agenor who scored to level the match.

The Storm continued to attack and were soon back in the Warrior’s half. Fine running from Cadashio Williams set up Leon Renen who dived over the line for the score. The Storm were not to relinquish their lead and were soon camped back on the Warrior line. Turbyfield took advantage of a defensive mismatch and touched down for his side’s third

LAST Saturday saw a return of some very committed junior girls to the TCIRFU’s Meridian Field at Grace Bay. The girls were eager to improve on their skills and team strategies in readiness for the TCIRFU’s first ever Junior Female Touch Rugby League to commence on October 22nd.

Keith Burant (president) along with TCIRFU’s veteran sidekick Graham Shaw put the girls through some rigorous drills and then onto the field for a five-a-side touch rugby match.

The Flowers, led by Senga Brubaker, opened the match by racing down the wing for the first try of the day. The Pinkettes, led

by Cierra Edross, were desperate to score and with some amazing teamwork from Laura Shaw and Niamh Dempsey they looked solid, but the defensive duo of Stefani Watson and Vaschnie Jean of The Flowers proved too strong for Edross to break through.

Great play from Watson and Jean set Ciara Dempsey charging through the strong midfield defense line of The Pinkettes to score the second try of the match. Shaw, Florenzar Williams, Edross and newcomer Alina Ayer restructured their game and crushed any further hopes of Brubaker or Dempsey scoring for the remainder of the match. Edross proved to be persistent in reaching the touch line within a foot of scoring, but The Flowers’ defense closed ranks and stopped her from bringing a try to the scoreboard for

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Storm surge past Warriors Flowers outscore Pinkettes in close encounter

Andrew Seymour on the attack during the junior rugby games.

try.

In the day’s other match the Bears and the Lions squared off. The Lions attack proved too strong for the Bears as LJ Outten ran in three tries with Quinn Higgs sealing the rout with a late try. The Lions won 4-0.

Female rugby continues to grow in the TCI

The Pinkettes. Match result: The Flowers 2 – The Pinkettes 0.

All the girls in the community aged between eight years and 18 years, who are interested in joining this fun and dynamic game for girls in the TCI, are asked to go to the TCIRFU Meridian Field at the Village at Grace Bay every Saturday at 9am. Transport to and from the pitch can be arranged (pick up and drop off for Five Cays, Blue Hills,

Kew Town and Leeward areas are available).

For more information call Sandra Shaw on 331-3891.

All levels of fitness are welcomed– prospected players are asked by the rugby union: “To come along with a good attitude and the ability to laugh and have fun and meet some new people and at the same time you get a chance to improve your fitness levels and learn a new sport”.

Deadline for PABA league is next Saturday THE 2011-2012 Provo Amateur Basketball Association league will tip off on October 22nd and the executive members are reminding teams that deadline for registration and paying players fees will be October 15th.

The league’s final schedules

will be distributed on October 18th. Team are asked to also submit lists of players along with registration forms to any of the association’s executives or to contact Mr. Glasgow on telephone numbers: 244 9508 or 3329508.

Josh for Sports

Issues of national consequences – What is with the Filipino Basketball League?

ALMOST two years ago, I presented a most provocative column which questioned the purpose, intent, or national benefit for the existence of a Filipino Basketball League.

I was assured by the organisers that the Filipinos would, after their regular Filipino-only series, supplement it (the league) with a special segment where teams from local high schools would be invited to participate. But, alas, that was nothing more than just words which were designed to pacify/silence this critic.

ARDENT FOLLOWER Ever since its inception, I have been consistently following the exploits of

By Joshua Gardiner

this most extraordinary league.

Let us call a spade a spade, why is it necessary for a specific nation of people to come to the TCI to seek employment opportunities and then segregate themselves socially from the host nation to the point where they exclude locals from participating in their sporting competition. This is nothing more than blatant national insult.

NO SUCH OTHER Never has there been segregation,

discrimination or racial preference in sports within the TCI. There is no such other nationality within the TCI that has such a bold, obvious disregard for the principle of zero discrimination in sports.

There are national TCI sporting teams that comprise of a vast crossmixture of diverse nationalities or TCI nationals of foreign origins, yet they represent us TCI as a country.

If you were to check cricket, football, softball, golf, rugby, tennis, sailing, national basketball, scholastic basketball and roller hockey among others, there is nothing exclusive about them based on the premise of nationality by birth or place of origin.

NO BENEFITS Actually this Filipino Basketball League does no body in the TCI any good. It is counter-progressive, and breathes animosity and division among the different nationalities of

the TCI. THE PROOF If you go to the game you would note that all the players and officials are exclusively Filipinos. 99% of the spectators are also Filipinos.

I am aware that the corporate sponsors mean well in sponsoring their establishment’s team of Filipinos in this league, but to me on the contrary you are creating division among your workers and segregation within the TCI. WHY NOT A HOTEL BASKETBALL LEAGUE? It is more conducive to stimulate proficient performance of your staff if you were to support your establishment as a whole, instead of just one nationality.

IS THIS LEAGUE FUNCTIONING LEAGALLY? One big question that I shall

investigate the answer to is if this league is functioning legally in the TCI. The TCI Basketball Association is the sole governing body responsible for the sport in the TCI. It is impossible for this all Filipino league to be legal because there is no such thing as an exclusive nationalist tournament possible within the framework of the constitution of the TCI Basketball Association or the International Basketball Association.

CONCLUSION In concluding, I feel there needs to be an immediate suspension of this league until such time that the legal ramifications thereof can be cleared up.

The fundamental rights of the individual states that no one shall be subjected to discrimination based on national origin, colour, religion, race ect.

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TCI names All Stars for And-1 Street Ballers clash THE Turks and Caicos Islands has named its All-Star team for next Saturday’s clash with the world famous And-1 Street Ballers side.

The New York based team which will make its first tour of the islands is set to touch down next Thursday and will be in TCI until Sunday October 16th. The Sports Commission collaborated with Streetball Live to make the tour possible.

The local side will be represented by: Anthony Pratt, Kino Wilson, Roger Martinez, Alvardo Parker, Kirk Adams, Arvio Parker, Saundro, Troy Saunders, Cameron Henry,

Spyda is expected to travel with the And-1 team.

Anthony Cash, Rudy Fulford, Sugar Ray and Chad Campbell.

And-1 will be represented by Spyda, Hotsauce, Highrizer among many other ESPN superstars.

Director of Sports Alvin Parker said that the money accumulated from the fundraising event: “Will go towards the continuance development of youth sports programmes around our islands.”

Parker added that during the visit the international players will conduct sessions with schools and offer oneon-one interactions and motivational speeches with local players.

Angel Campbell will train with the US National Women’s team next week.

Campbell invited to train with US National Women’s team FORMER Women’s Football League player, Angel Campbell has been invited to train with the US National Women’s football team. The 14-year-old, who was instrumental as a pre-teen player in Provo a few years ago, has made inroads in the United States of America where she is attending school.

“I think this day is one of the best days of my life,” Campbell opined when she got the news. “All my hard work has paid off.”

The youngster, who has had a

Soccer players dress to impress

Silver Deep females are already one step closer to defending their title.

Provo Softball League:

Silver Deep into male and female finals DEFENDING champions of the Provo Softball League, Silver Deep females (Cruisers), have won the first game of their best-in-five championship clash with Kia Rulay.

The females were joined by their male counterparts, the Silver Deep Sharks, who started to play opponents Kischo before bad light forced the stoppage of the first male championship game at the Downtown Ball Park.

After both female teams advanced to Sunday’s finals, the Cruisers overpowered their opponents for a 10-6 win in game one.

On Saturday last the Sharks edged out the Coco Cola Braves to advance to the championship game (owing to a 2-1 series win), while Kischo had to return on Sunday (because of bad light) before they advanced against CBS Tigers.

In Sunday’s game-one clash against Kischo, the Sharks were in

total control at 9-1 at the bottom of the third before the umpires called the players off.

Action continues this Saturday at

the same venue with the continuation of game-one (male) and game two in both the male and female departments.

TCI Beach Volleyball Invitational serves off this Saturday THE second annual Turks and Caicos Beach Volleyball Invitational tournament will be held this weekend on the Grace Bay Beach at Rickey’s Beach Bar (Flamingo).

There will be two divisions of play: competitive 4’s and recreational 4’s over the two-day period. Players are asked to sign in at 9: am while action serves off 30 minutes later over the two days of play.

progressive year, which saw her taking the role as Florida’s junior captain and taking part in the US Olympic Development Training, has a dream of making it to that country’s national senior team one day.

Among other opportunities was a trip to Alabama for Regionals: “It was hard work, I never sweat like I did in Alabama, but I did very well,” Campbell said in July.

Campbell will train with the women’s side next week.

The event is sponsored by The Wine Cellar/Coors Light and there will also be a DJ on beach and live entertainment on Sunday night. Prior to that the award ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon along with the drawing of a raffle. The Turks and Caicos Islands Volleyball Federation wants to make it a total family fun weekend and is calling on all enthusiastic persons to come support the sport.

TCI footballers will be dressed to impress when they next take on their rivals thanks to a donation from LIME. The telecoms firm gave commemorative CARIFTA 2010 jerseys to the Spack Boul soccer team to be worn as their official uniform.

Players are busy preparing for an upcoming series of games and are determined to take home the winning trophy.

One said: “Thank you LIME for this. Our team is very grateful for this donation.”

Team spokesman Yves Metries said: “We now have an opportunity to participate in the upcoming soccer games and will ensure that these uniforms will be used for every game.”

LIME’s general manager Drexwell Seymour said: “LIME has, over the years, been very generous in seeking to deliver resources to many organisations in the Turks & Caicos Islands, for the overall betterment of his country.

Spack Boul players will wear the donated jerseys as their official uniform

“LIME will continue to aid those in the sports arena whenever we can.”

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