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trialS hang

in balance – New date to be announced following appeals court decision next month

In what he termed the first win in four years since accusations of corruption were levelled against him former Premier Michael Misick was all smiles as he exited Justice Paul Harrison’s court on Tuesday (October 21). PAGE  5 Protesters outside of the Myrtle Rigby courthouse on Tuesday

Citizens protest no-jury trialS PAGE 

Privy Council to rule on the independence of Justice Paul Harrison PAGE  4

Thousands face losses from PAGE 4 insurance company collapse

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Youngster on the verge of breaking into the entertainment industry PAGE  15

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Privy Council to rule on the independence of Justice Paul Harrison

BY DELANA ISLES THE INDEPENDENCE of judiciary in a case involving ten defendants charged with corruption related charges under the Michael Misick administration will be decided by Her Majesty’s Privy Council.

On Monday (October 20), Justice Elliot Mottley granted leave to the defendants to make an appeal to the council on the question of whether Judge Paul Harrison’s tenure in the case is independent and impartial.

The veteran Jamaican jurist was first appointed to hear the corruption trial on July 10, 2010, to serve until June 30, 2014 by Governor Ric Todd, on the advice of the Judicial Services Commission.

His appointment to the Supreme Court has since been extended to December.

The defendants’ appeal of Harrison’s June 23 decision to disallow a jury trial was denied on September 11 in the Court of Appeal.

However, the Court of Appeal has still not delivered the reasons for denying the appellants’ appeal.

The application for conditional leave to petition the Privy Council is as follow – By dismissing the appeal in the Court of Appeal, the appellants’ fundamental rights under Section 6 (1) of the 2011 Constitution is being infringed, because Harrison’s security of tenure from July 10, 2012 to June 2014 and from June 2014 to December 1, is insufficient to secure a fair trial before an independent court.

Andrew Mitchell, lead prosecutor for the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT), told the court that the council will hopefully hear the appeal in early January

2015.

Mottley, who presided in the absence of the other justices (President Edward Zacca and Justice Ian Forte), noted that an appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) on the above mentioned issue is by right.

Attorney-at-law, James Sheppard, representing attorney Melbourne Wilson, pointed out during Monday’s session that the full and reasoned judgement of the court is needed for application to the council.

He also told the court that from he has learned, the council may deny them the right to appear in front of the board if they do not have the full judgement.

When asked if a draft of the judgement can be presented to the lawyers, Mottley said no as there is not one as yet.

At the close of session, he indicated that the full judgement will be delivered in January 2015 when the full court is convened.

One of the arguments for leave to

Justice Elliot Mottley

appeal to the Privy Council was that the decision of the council on the issue of judicial independence would not only affect the Turks and Caicos Islands, but has potential to impact on the Caribbean region as a whole.

Judicial independence means that judges must have the freedom to exercise the law without fear or favour.

It maintains and promotes confidence in the rule of law.

The core of judicial independence is the freedom of judicial officers to perform their judicial functions on the basis of the facts in front of them, in accordance with the law and without undue outside interference, threats, inducements or pressure.

The thrust of the appellants’ application, which the Privy Council will be hearing, is that the time for which Harrison has been appointed is not sufficient, and that the conditions under which he was hired and for the continuation of his appointment in the case seemingly takes away from the independence of his position.

They hinge their arguments on provisions made in the 2011 Constitution.

The section quoted in the appellant’s application (Section 6 (1)) reads: “If any person is charged with a criminal offence, then, unless the charge is withdrawn, the case shall be afforded a fair hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial court established in law.”

Thousands face losses from insurance company collapse – New laws needed to prevent future mishaps, says finance boss

By Rebecca Bird THE TCI’s largest life insurance company is likely to be liquidated after the Financial Services Commission (FSC) declared it to be

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Thousands of TCI policyholders could lose their investments in the process – some more than $100,000.

And it is all because of a lack of Government regulations, according to FSC managing director Kevin Higgins.

For six months British Atlantic Financial Services Limited (BAFSL) has been in administration as the company attempted to balance its books.

But progress was lacking and on Wednesday (October 22) the FSC filed a petition with the Supreme Court for the winding up of the company.

Higgins said: “The company is insolvent. Its financial position has deteriorated to the point where under the existing insurance ordinance the commission has no other option but to seek the court’s approval for liquidation.”

In 2009 British American Insurance went into liquidation but the Methodist Church bought the company and changed the name to BAFSL. “When they took over the company it already had problems,” Higgins said, “they were attempting to do a turnaround of a company that was already in trouble and they weren’t able to do that.”

The company specialises in life insurance, medical insurance and annuities – a continuing payment with a guaranteed return.

Unfortunately because US interest rates went down so low the company was not able to meet the guaranteed interest rate given to policy holders, Higgins told the Weekly News on Thursday (October 23).

“So they just keep getting deeper and deeper into the hole.”

Administrators Joseph Connolly and David Walker from PricewaterhouseCoopers were appointed by the court at request of the FSC in March to try and turn the company around.

But the petition for liquidation caused them to close their offices for collection of premiums on Friday (October 24) until the outcome is heard.

It is scheduled to be before court on Thursday, November 6.

The administrators propose to hold a meeting of policy holders at 2pm that Monday, November 3, at the Regent Palms in Providenciales in order to address questions in person regarding the liquidation petition.

Those wishing to attend will be required to email joseph.p.connolly@ tc.pwc.com or confirm by phone 946-4373 by 4pm on Friday, October 31.

There will be a limit of one attendee per policyholder and on entrance to the meeting attendees will be required to provide proof of identity.

For those policyholders unable to attend a copy of the presentation to policyholders from the meeting will be available by email on Tuesday, November 4.

Higgins said that all is not lost for policyholders as the FSC is still seeking a large insurance company to take over the policies.

“In which case there will be minimal losses,” he said, and that would be the ideal situation.”

However he said that if a buyer is not found there is likely to be significant losses for TCI policy holders.

All of this could have been avoided if certain regulation were in place, the managing director added.

After the collapse of British American and Clico insurance companies in 2009 it was widely acknowledged that new TCI insurance laws were needed.

Under the new laws companies would be required to have funds certified in a trust to protect policyholders.

“But we haven’t been able to get those new laws passed,” Higgins said.

The only thing currently protecting policyholders is a restrictive deposit – money the company places with a local bank - but some banks are refusing to release the deposit.

“We really need the new modern insurance laws.”

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Corruption trials hang in the balance

– New date to be announced following appeals court decision next month

By Delana Isles IN WHAT he termed the first win in four years since accusations of corruption were levelled against him former Premier Michael Misick was all smiles as he exited Justice Paul Harrison’s court on Tuesday (October 21).

Harrison had just ruled that the December 1 date for the commencement of the corruption trial is no longer realistic.

“It’s probably the first victory we’ve had in the last four years; we’ll take it one victory at a time,” he told reporters outside the Myrtle Rigby courthouse.

“I think it’s important for all of us to be properly represented and

I give thanks that we are given the opportunity to be properly represented.

“I think it was unrealistic for a trial to start on December 1, so we are happy with the outcome of today’s proceedings,” Misick said.

The former Premier’s lawyer, Courtenay Griffiths was not present in court on Tuesday for what was to have been a pre-trial hearing; neither were a number of other defence attorneys.

Last week Griffiths indicated to this publication that he would not be attending the hearing, which in his estimation should not take place when an appeal before the Privy Council is pending.

While the trial date was scrapped,

Former Premier Michael Misick

Judge Harrison did not necessarily agree with Griffiths’ reasoning of why the pre-trial hearing should not occur on October 21.

After he heard arguments from

both sides on an application for an adjournment of the hearing, the judge agreed with the submissions of the defence team.

The reasons for the adjournment were that the defendants have made an application to the Court of Appeal for a stay of the proceedings until such a time as the appeal to the Privy Council is determined; and because a number of the defendants are not adequately represented by counsel.

Quite a number of senior and junior counsels have withdrawn from the case, leaving many defendants without proper representation.

The Court of Appeal is possibly meeting during the week of November 23 to consider the application for special leave, known

as a stay.

As such, Harrison told the court that it is not possible to fix a trial date until the issue of a stay has been resolved.

However, he noted that in order to maintain the December 1 date, the pre-trial hearing will now take place on that day.

That hearing is set to run for one week.

Harrison’s decision is a defeat for the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT), as the lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell had presented arguments that the trial date be maintained in the interest of justice.

He submitted that the defendants’ lives (professional and otherwise) are affected while the trial hangs continued 

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Citizens protest no-jury trials A SMALL group of demonstrators took to the streets outside the Myrtle Rigby court house on Tuesday (October 21) to protest what they see as a Helen Garlick orchestrated lynching of the former Premier and others in the corruption case.

They gathered as the pre-trial hearing was set to commence before Justice Paul Harrison.

Jackie Lightbourne, who was the chief protestor and spokesperson for the group said they are calling for justice for the accused and for a trial by jury.

She said: “It seems like justice is only for the whites, not the blacks.

Now here it is that we had two big shot lawyers that were charged by Helen Garlick and her team and they were given the right to trial with jury.

“They are not born and bred Turks and Caicos Islanders and they can have the right to have a trial by jury but Mike Misick and the rest of them cannot have a trial with a jury?”

She said it is wrong that one judge will determine the fate of the

ten accused.

“If the people of the Turks and Caicos were as brave as me, they would come out and protest every day because there are lots of things to protest every day for and the wrong that is going on in this country.”

She said she and her small group of supporters decided to come out and protest.

Lightbourne said that as long as the Tuesday session lasts, the protesters intended to remain.

And remain they did; until the hearing before Judge Harrison ended with a victory for the defence, which won them an adjournment of the pretrial hearing and a subsequent delay of the trial that was slated to start on December 1.

Lightbourne was critical of those people who can only protest on online sites like Speak Your TCI on Facebook and other places.

“Most of our people don’t even know what is going on in our country, we just call the radio shows, run up we mouth, go on Speak Your

After the judge ruled to delay the trial, the protesters celebrated the victory outside the gates of the courthouse.

Mind further on up your mouth and you are not getting no results, you are not getting any answers and the Brits just continuing.”

She said wants what is right for the Islanders.

Lightbourne also took a shot at the Immigration Bill which Minister

of Border Control and Labour, DonHue Gardiner tried to have debated in the House of Assembly last week.

“Look at our big Immigration Bill, the minister trying to jook finger in our eyes; he knows that it is only enlarging the franchise like the British requested.

“But no, he trying to clean it up and trying to bring it back thinking we don’t have any sense or we ignorant.

“It is wrong, and if it takes me one to do it, every day once court is in session I will be here,” Lightbourne promised. (DELANA ISLES)

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

Enough action on Ebola?

LAST week Premier Rufus Ewing said that more cash will be made available for the Ministry of Health to protect the country’s residents from the deadly Ebola virus.

The money from the emergency contingency fund will go towards more health staff, education, medical supplies and quarantine facilities.

Do you think the Government is doing enough to prevent an outbreak in the TCI?

Unprepared

The Government is not doing enough to protect the people of the TCI from any outbreak, much less Ebola.

Citizens have been crying out for border protection to prevent the deadly cholera and tuberculosis.

They are treating Ebola with the same slack attitude. The world will know we are unprepared as soon as the first case lands here.

Frightened

If all of this is going to be under the control of the current Minister of Health, I am scared stiff!

More communication

This is SERIOUS business! No one in the TCI can turn on the news without hearing about the American response to Ebola - what went wrong, best practices, what needs to be done.

The TCI has daily flights coming in and persons who are travelling via the cruise port and we have to know exactly what the plan is to keep Ebola from entering the TCI. -Will the airport workers get the kits to monitor the temperature of the passengers?

-Will there be more caution with protective gear for those on the front lines?

-What is the strategy or national plan so that everyone is aware of what steps will be taken or what the protocol would be to prevent Ebola from entering the TCI? The TCI’s local population is small and we cannot deal with a disease like this. I am urging that every preparation be made and every mode of communication be employed to ensure that we know what is going on.

Not knowing is not an option and the people who are responsible would need for their feet to be held to the fire so that we are kept abreast of development on a regular basis as our very lives could depend on it.

All about faith

We are in God’s hands. If someone infected with Ebola prior to the symptoms showing up arrives then a day or two later starts to run a

high fever, what will happen when they arrive at the hospital?

Will staff take the person’s temperature and keep him or send him or her back to their residence?

Either way more people will be exposed before Ebola is discovered.

InterHealth Canada cannot ship them out to Jamaica or the Dominican Republic as they seem to do with everyone else.

Can the TCI put their faith in our physician Premier and his Minster of Health?

This is serious.

Better healthcare

We are stuck with the facts that Ebola is out there and it could come here. Hundreds exit planes every day and thousands exit the cruise ships.

Ebola affected people have already been on planes and cruise ships. God works in mysterious ways.

When a patient with dengue fever showed up at our new Grand Turk hospital she was sent home.

We are paying $60 million per year for healthcare we are not receiving. Will God use Ebola to take out the National Health Insurance Plan and many people with it?

Waste of money

Ebola virus? This the TCI! Ebola, how is it going to get here?

The TCI is so far removed and in almost every way isolated, insulated and fumigated.

It is almost impossible for Ebola to get here.

The efforts and the methods that we are formulating and implementing are for nought, and we are wasting money on the wrong things.

The TCI is a very small cog in a giant wheel and though we should so act, thinking outside of the band being innovative goes a very long way.

A picture-taking session at a press conference gains absolutely nothing, other than public rebuke, such as the ill-decision of walking out of a press conference and next day a hollow apology. Deflection is not the way out.

Ebola virus under the microscope

Public awareness and directed education will best serve the country.

Ebola is the problem of big brother and sister countries, let us not try to do what we cannot do.

We do not have the funds, and let us now act that way and wish others well.

Detailed plan needed

I don’t think the Government is doing enough.

The Government is very reactive. They need to be proactive and have a detailed plan in place.

I think this would be a great opportunity for collaboration among the Caribbean ministries of health to develop a plan for the region rather than each country developing its own.

I read in your paper where the Bahamas has a 42 page document on Ebola.

What do we have? Absolutely nothing.

Learn from USA

I am appalled at the fact that neither he, the Premier, nor the Minister of Health took to the airwaves to inform and to alleviate the anxiety that people were experiencing.

They don’t take anything seriously. Carnival Cruise Ship was denied entry to several cruise ports.

I never heard if instructions were given to Immigration Department as to how to deal with incoming passengers who may have been in one of the countries affected or exposed to someone with the disease.

Firstly, the Premier and especially the Minister of Health did not interface with the community during the early stages of the announcement of this highly contagious Ebola virus and try to discuss their health plans to protect the people and the communities.

They could have told us that they are working with PAHO and guidelines would be forthcoming soon. Easy as that.

We were watching the USA on the media, all day. They weren’t perfect, but during this learning process they are perfecting their plan

of care, and safety precautions.

In God’s hands

We need to stay away from the airport and cruise ship port and spend more time in church asking God to spare us.

This Government can’t save themselves let alone us.

Gov’t doing plenty

The Government is doing more than enough.

Ebola is extremely unlikely to come to the TCI. If it comes it will be via the US, who have their own checks in place.

A more appropriate question is are we doing enough to stop deadly dengue and HIV?

Get a move on

Well mother take sick. This dude can’t be for real now y’all!

Health staff, education, medical supplies and quarantine facilities? He talks about longterm tasks for a problem that is upon us NOW! One incidence of Ebola virus in the TCI today and Delia wrote the note.

They are doing nothing to prevent an outbreak. By the time they get a move on with what they are proposing Ebola may have been eradicated from the earth!

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Registrar’s behaviour hinders corruption trial, lawyers claim

By Delana Isles

FROM questions as to his audacity in hindering the smooth flow of justice for all, to his unwillingness to correspond with lawyers outside of

the TCI, the complaints against the Registrar of the Supreme Court have created what Justice Paul Harrison called “an impossible situation”.

On Tuesday (October 21), the complaints against David Chetwynd,

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over their heads and that in the interest of justice being served the timetable set for the trial should be preserved.

“A trial date keeps the show on the road,” he told the judge.

He further submitted that if the trial date was maintained the Privy Council would be minded to expedite the matter of the appeal and that without a set date the imperative is no longer there.

According to the prosecutor, the assumption by the appellants that the appeal to the council would stop the process is misguided, and that the appeal is based on a technicality.

He further refuted claims by the defence that the SIPT is rushing the case; pointing to the four years it took to get to the current stage.

Lawyer James Sheppard made substantive submissions on behalf of seven of the defendants on the issue of adjournment.

He contradicted Mitchell’s claims that the appeal does not require a stay to be put in place.

Sheppard repeatedly told the judge that the appeal is not an affront to him.

However, he reasoned that Harrison should not take part in any case management when the fundamental issue of his independence remains.

He stated that this is a critical issue that needs to be dealt with before any other movement on the case.

Queen’s Counsel, Jerome Lynch - appearing for McAllister Hanchell - suggested a date for trial in February 2015; but the judge was not willing to make any decision on a new date as yet.

Lynch also made very detailed submissions on the fact that some of the defendants are insufficiently represented in a trial that was to have started in six weeks.

This point was reinforced by the former Premier, who made submissions on his own behalf.

Misick stated that given the obvious fact that many of the defendants are having problems with their legal representation, it cannot be in the interest of justice to go ahead with a December 1

trial.

COURT OF APPEAL DECISION Before the hearing before Judge Harrison on Tuesday (October 21), the defendants’ had made an application to the Court of Appeal for a stay of the pre-trial hearing.

However, Justice Mottley, the only Court of Appeal judge who appeared in the TCI court on Monday, declined to make a decision on that issue.

Despite submissions from defence lawyers and the prosecution, Mottley said he is not persuaded by either side that one justice of the Court of Appeal has the jurisdiction to make a decision about whether the proceedings should be stayed.

He stated that he will endeavour to have a full sitting of the Court of Appeal by November this year to make a decision on the matter.

Queen’s Counsel, Malcolm Bishop had strongly argued that a single judge has the power to stay the proceedings if he feels it is in the interest of justice.

He cited the Turks and Caicos Islands Appeal to the Privy Council Order.

He said the defendants’ application for stay is plainly in the interest of justice being served and that the letter of the order clearly gives that power to a single judge.

Other lawyers, including the SIPT prosecutor, argued that one judge is still the Court of Appeal, contrary to Mottley’s interpretation of the order.

The prosecutor further stipulated that the Supreme Court Judge, Paul Harrison should not be forced to adjourn the pre-trial hearing because the Court of Appeal did not give a determination on the issue of stay.

He submitted that the order gives the power to one judge to manage the process, although he did not agree with the merits of the defence’s application for stay.

But Mottley held firm, and ruled that it is abundantly clear in the order that a single judge does not have the jurisdiction to grant a stay.

He noted that the right to grant a stay is expressly stated and not to be inferred.

the administrator of the court, on the issue of legal aid for the lawyers representing the ten defendants charged with corruption related offenses were many.

Since the start of the year many of the senior counsels for the defendants have pulled out due to what they consider paltry fees, particularly given the tens of thousands of pages of documents served on them by the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT).

James Sheppard, lawyer for Melbourne Wilson, told the court that when the agreement for legal aid was made with the lawyers, it was for 20,000 pages with the possibility of it increasing to 30,000.

He said that the situation now is that the defence has been served with 90,000 pages from the SIPT and that this has gone beyond anything that anyone imagined, with no uplift in the fees.

He submitted that the lawyers are not being paid much, but they should at least get paid for the work they are doing.

Sheppard said the issue of money has impacted on the defendants’ ability to properly prepare their cases as, as much as five of them are without proper legal representation.

When asked by the judge how many more pages are to be served on the defence, Andrew Mitchell, the SIPT lead counsel, said an additional 10,000 pages are expected to be delivered by the start of November.

This brings the total to 100,000

pages in what was initially set at possibly 30,000.

When other attorneys complained of the lack of response from the registrar to their correspondence regarding legal aid payments, Sheppard advised the court that he was categorically told by Chetwynd that he will not correspond with any lawyer outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands on that issue.

The lawyer said that since being told this, he has had to correspond through a local attorney, and has since had funds made available to him.

Queen’s Counsel, Malcolm Bishop, who is representing Thomas Misick, told the court that there has been extreme delays in payments and that expenses incurred since January are still to be paid.

Bishop said the lack of response from Chetwynd and his unwillingness to correspond with outside counsel compound the issue.

The court also learned that senior counsel for Floyd Hall has since withdrawn from the case due to the money issues.

Another of Hall’s lawyers has signalled his intention to withdraw from the case by the end of October if the matter is not resolved.

Senior counsel for Jeffrey Hall has also withdrawn his service, while the junior counsel is considering pulling out, both due to the same issues of legal aid.

Earlson Robinson’s senior counsel has also withdrawn, the court also

Under the tree

learned on Tuesday.

This prompted Judge Harrison to state that he sees an impossible situation.

He also raised the question of whether the Chief Justice has been made aware of the situation.

Harrison stated that the withdrawal of counsel without informing the court is disrespectful and that the number of withdrawals is “quite unusual”.

Attorney-at-law, Oliver Smith – for Lisa Hall – suggested to the court that those lawyers who have withdrawn from the case should be made to reimburse the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

This position was supported and repeated by the prosecutor.

Mitchell said the defendants now have to retain new lawyers, who also have to be paid, costing the TCIG even more money.

He further submitted that the prosecution supports any attempt by the court to break the deadlock on the issue.

Judge Harrison directed that the money problems be referred to the Chief Justice for resolution as it is one that has come up quite frequently in the case.

This issue was one of the reasons cited by Harrison for the adjournment of Tuesday’s pre-trial hearing to December 1.

He ruled that the hearing could not be conducted as many of the defendants are not adequately represented by counsel.

By Benneth Williams

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Public invited to have a say in the future of tourism

By Rebecca Bird ATTENDING town hall meetings and filling out questionnaires are both ways in which residents and visitors can contribute to the future of the country’s tourism industry.

Over the past few months, financial experts from KPMG have been busy accumulating data, reviewing and critiquing past reports and benchmarking the TCI against other jurisdictions.

And it is all in order to create a national tourism strategy which will guide the future of the industry.

Now it is the turn of the country’s residents and visitors to play a part in shaping the document.

They are being encouraged to give their views and advice on a range of topics such as culture, heritage, the environment, medical and sports tourism before the end of November.

On Monday (October 20) a press conference was held at the Premier’s Office in Providenciales to discuss the upcoming consultations.

The consultation process is discussed at the Premier’s Office

Premier and Minister of Tourism Rufus Ewing said: “As we all know, the tourism industry in the TCI is indeed our number one industry. It contributes to over 45 percent of our country’s GDP. “The TCI economy is forecast to grow about three percent this year and this growth is underpinned by the recovery of the tourism and

construction sectors with spill-overs into the wholesale and retail sectors.”

He said that looking at the tourism figures for the first three quarters of this year it is clear that the country is on track with this.

“Almost every aspect of life in the TCI can be traced back to the tourism industry for example the taxi drivers, hotel workers, the Government civil

Developers no longer have to give money for education in TCI THE NEW investment policy of the Turks and Caicos Islands sets out that the Government will not be receiving money from developers for education.

This is according to Minister of Finance, Washington Misick during the October 15 House of Assembly sitting.

The information came as a result of Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson inquiring whether the Government would have included this requirement in the new development agreement with investors.

Minister of Education Akierra Missick who initially answered the question said that there is no mechanism in place for these funds to be received under the Public

Finance Management Ordinance.

However, Opposition Appointed Member, Clarence Selver asked if the fact that there is no mechanism in place is sufficient justification for not receiving funds from developers for this purpose, and having the monies go into the consolidated fund instead.

But the Finance Minister pointed out that this was always the case, as there was never a separate account for the delivery of the money.

He noted that previously the arrangement was very convoluted, as there was a scholarship fund and then a Chief Minister’s scholarship fund.

He said there were extreme difficulties in the past in policing this area of revenue.

Suspected suicide of elderly man in Grand Turk AN 80-year-old man was found hanging from the roof of a garage in South Backsalina in Grand Turk on Monday (October 24).

At press time police were unable to release the name of the man as his family had not all been informed of the tragic incident.

The man’s daughter discovered

his body at about 9.30am and called emergency services.

A letter believed to be written by the deceased was also found at the scene.

The body was taken to Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Police are investigating the incident to determine if foul play was involved in the death.

Misick added that now the Government is focused on transparency.

As such, under the new policy Government will not be receiving money from developers for this purpose.

He added that the idea is to cut to the chase, simplify things to take into consideration the trade off when the actual agreement is being drafted.

“That is perhaps a bigger reason than the fact that the Public Finance Management Ordinance does not provide for such a fund,” Misick said.

However, the Opposition Leader wanted to know if there is any requirement for developers to fund, through their own companies, training and education for Turks and Caicos Islanders who are working for them.

Minister of Education responded that there is one such programme with Beaches – the internship programme.

She said in terms of general development agreements; there are requirements for training in some companies’ business plans.

The minister added that the Government is working to see which other developers will do a programme similar to Beaches.

She said the developer of Shore Club has expressed an interest in doing such a programme. (DELANA ISLES)

servants, construction sector, the fishermen, restaurants.”

He explained that KPMG has been instructed to obtain in independent assessment of the tourism sector and offer unbiased recommendations to the Government.

“It is important that all persons residing in the Turks and Caicos Islands contribute and share their views, their ideas as to what they would like to see develop in our tourism industry going forward into the future.”

The main way in which people are invited to contribute is through a series of town hall meetings taking place this month.

This week two meetings have already taken place in Grand Turk at the HJ Robinson High School on Wednesday (October 22) and in South Caicos at the Regatta Village on Thursday (October 23).

Further meetings will take place at the Conch Bar Community Centre in Middle Caicos on Thursday, October 30, at 11am, at the Horse Stable Beach Building in North Caicos on the same day at 2pm and at eth Salt Shed in Salt Cay on Friday, October 31 at 11am.

There will finally be a national symposium on November 4 and 5 in

Providenciales where international guests will speak on the topic of tourism.

For those unable to attend there will also be a questionnaire posted online this week and copies left in major supermarkets alongside post boxes.

And tourists can take part by filling in a questionnaire at Providenciales International Airport as they depart the country.

Also attending the meeting were Gary Brough, managing director of KPMG in the TCI, Wesley Clerveaux, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Stacey Cox, executive director of the TCI Hotel and Tourism Association, and Ralph Higgs, Director of the Tourist Board.

Brough said: “What we’re trying to do is be as innovative as possible so that at the end of the exercise no one can say that there wasn’t some medium that they could have used to get their views across.

“This is everybody’s business.”

He explained that the whole process of creating a national tourism strategy will take a total of three months.

The strategy will include recommendations for tourism in the TCI for the next 10 to 20 years.

Government talks border security at regional conference PASSPORT and visa issuing, citizenship processes, integrated border management and border security threats were among the topics discussed during a regional conference this week.

Senior TCI Government officials attended the three day border security meeting in Miami which began on Tuesday (October 21).

The objectives of the conference were to discuss common overseas territory border security issues and identify potential solutions that may be addressed in a more coordinated manner going forward, with appropriate UK support.

Actions and conclusions will be presented to the Governors of each overseas territory and senior UK officials at the next Joint Ministerial Council in December.

Don Hue Gardiner, Minister of Border Control and Labour, said: “Like other overseas territories, border security is a major concern for TCIG.

“It is high priority for us to continue to strengthen this area by exhausting all resources available to us.

“That includes this particular exercise and continued strengthening of our immigration legislation which includes our new Immigration Bill that is currently being put forward.”

Those attending the event included Director of Immigration Larry Mills, intelligence officer Latoya Mitchell, collector of customs Chawa Williams, Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar and head of Governor’s Office, Patrick Boyle.

UK Home and Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials organised the event along with overseas territories law enforcement adviser Larry Covington.

Senior officials from Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Falkland Islands, St Helena, and Montserrat were also in attendance.

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A time to polish our reputation - Governor GOVERNOR Peter Beckingham spoke fondly of his 12 months in the Turks and Caicos Islands this week in his latest blog post.

He applauded the recent success of the country in tourism and development, but said that it is not time to be complacent rather time to polish the TCI’s reputation.

The monthly blog post on the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office website was titled ‘A year of warm surprises’ and posted on Friday (October 17).

“It hardly seems possible that it was a year ago this October that Jill and I flew into Provo airport, took a connecting flight to Grand Turk, and 24 hours later were in the charming House of Assembly building for my swearing-in ceremony as the Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands,” he wrote.

“I said in my short speech then that I had a number of emotions about arriving in TCI, including humility about the challenges which lay ahead, and excitement about the prospect of working in one of the world’s most attractive destinations.

“Those feelings still persist, as they should, but they are now mixed with gratitude and appreciation for the warmth of the welcome we continue to receive from all the islands, and a much greater awareness of how fortunate we are to be able to share this extraordinary environment of natural beauty.”

He stressed that challenges do continue and that he would be shocked if some do not remain throughout the time he lives in the TCI. “I saw the physical challenges for many of us with the 48 hours

Fortis wins bandwidth dispute with Islandcom in Privy Council THE JUDICIAL Committee of the Privy Council last week upheld the 2011 judgement of Judge GW Martin in a bandwidth dispute between FortisTCI and Islandcom.

In 2011, the telecommunications provider sued the utility company for expenditure and compensation for loss of business due to interference created by Fortis with the 900 MHz frequencies.

The telecommunications company alleged that the interference made it impossible for them to continue their operation, forcing the company to relocate at great expense.

The alleged interference was caused by the introduction of remote automatic meter reading (AMR) devices operating within the same bandwidth.

In June 2011 the judge found for Fortis on three preliminary issues.

He found that while the meters installed by Fortis did cause substantial interference, the company did not require a licence for its meters and was operating them lawfully; and that Islandcom had not been granted the exclusive right to use the band in which Fortis operated its equipment.

As such, he dismissed the telecommunication company’s claim with costs.

Islandcom appealed that decision in the appellate court.

That court decided that at all times Fortis required both a spectrum licence and a carrier licence for the operation of its meters on the 900 MHz frequencies and that, since it held neither of those licences, it had been operating unlawfully.

And although the Court of Appeal did not find that Islandcom had exclusive rights to use the bandwidth, the justices did allow that the phone company was authorised to use the 900 MHz frequencies from July 9, 2008 going forward, and on a nonexclusive basis.

The utility company challenged

this decision in the Privy Council on the grounds that they did not require a spectrum licence under section 32 of the TCI Telecommunications Ordinance 2004 to operate its meters on the frequencies; that the meters installed and operated by Fortis did not constitute a “telecommunications network” and therefore a carrier licence was not required; and that Islandcom did not hold a valid spectrum licence for the disputed frequencies and was therefore operating unlawfully on those frequencies at all material times.

The Privy Council heard the case in June this year and on October 16 delivered its decision that Judge Martin’s order be restored and that the action be dismissed.

The council also decided that Islandcom should pay Fortis’ costs before the JCPC and in the Court of Appeal and that an order to this effect will made if submissions to the contrary are not made within 21 days of the judgment being handed down.

The decision states that as the Privy Council understands it, a service provider licence is a form of carrier licence.

The council also decided that the TCI Telecommunications Ordinance Section 13 provides for an application for such a licence to be made to the commission and, if appropriate, to be granted by the relevant minister.

“It is not in dispute that Islandcom’s provisional licence was a carrier licence.

“The case for Fortis is that it [Fortis] does not establish, own or operate ‘a telecommunication network,’ so that it is not required to hold a carrier licence under section 8(1)(a),” the judgement read.

In a brief press statement on Monday, Eddinton Powell, chief executive officer of FortisTCI welcomed the decision.

He said: “We are happy to have this matter behind us.” (DELANA ISLES)

Governor Peter Beckingham said that he feels fortunate to share in TCI’s natural beauty

of continuous rain from tropical storm Cristobal, the tragic death of a Grand Turk citizen recently was another reminder of the risks from our environment, and we’ve been fortunate to avoid category three hurricane Gonzalo,” he said.

Beckingham went on to state that everyone he has met, without exception, is looking forward to the time when the forthcoming SIPT trials are over.

“I hope that they will be

concluded by next year, and that TCI can move ahead from them with confidence and self-belief, whatever the outcome,” he said.

He named the biggest success of the past 12 months as the ability of resorts to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors.

The Governor wrote that the TCI has exceeded his expectations as one of the most alluring destinations in the Caribbean, but he stressed that its reputation could be damaged in a second.

“It’s a cliché, but none of us from immigration staff to resort owners and bar attendants and taxi drivers, can take any of this for granted.

“It only takes a few minutes of hostility at the airport, weeks of crime, or freak hurricanes, to wipe out the positive image of our destination built up painstakingly over years.”

Beckingham said that instead he hopes that together TCI’s residents can polish the country’s reputation.

“I aim to continue to ensure that our existing, as well as new, investors, realise that this is a business-friendly country

welcoming more environmentallyfriendly developments.”

His links to those investors, backing up the work of the Government and public service, are of first-order importance, he said.

And he added that he is determined to support business and the Government in their plans to make the Turks and Caicos Islands a more energy sustainable place to live and work.

“Our position of having among the most expensive energy costs in the world is not one to be proud of.”

Bringing alternative energy to the TCI must become a priority, he said.

“There are many other challenges and opportunities I could have mentioned - healthcare costs, illegal migration and constitutional reform, for example - and can consider them in future blogs and meetings.”

He then offered his thanks to those that have made himself and his wife Jill welcome during the past year.

The blog can be read in full online at blogs.fco.gov.uk/ peterbeckingham.

Witnesses take the stand in Anthony Quinn murder trial LONG standing friend of murdered British man Anthony Quinn, Delphine Hartshorn this past week spoke of the night before her friend was found murdered and how happy he was.

Hartshorn, a friend of Quinn’s for more than 10 years, was the first of many witnesses to take the stand in the trial which started on Monday (October 20) before Judge Joan Joyner.

Director of Public Prosecution, JoAnn Meloche is leading the Crown’s case against teenagers Misael Castillo and Standford Forbes Jnr. They are being represented

by Clayton Green and Ashwood Forbes, respectively.

In her opening statements Meloche laid out the case against the two men.

She said several pieces of physical evidence will be examined during the trial such as clothing, other personal items belonging to Quinn, as well as close circuit television (CCTV) footage.

In her examination in chief of Hartshorn, footage from a source outside of Jimmy’s Dive Bar in Grace Bay was entered into evidence.

Quinn could be seen leaving the bar at about 4.57am on May 13, 2012.

Hartshorn testified that she left the location at 4am.

She stated that after receiving a call from a colleague of Quinn’s

Murdered: Anthony Quinn

informing her that he was missing, she visited his Thompson Cove apartment, but he was not there.

The court learned that a colleague of the murdered Projetech employee had earlier received a call from his cell phone.

But he was not at the other end; instead, a stranger demanded the passcode to the man’s bank card and threatened to kill Quinn if it was not provided.

This sparked a search by friends, and a subsequent report to the police.

Another video was entered into evidence in the case.

This video was shot from a private residence in the Long Bay area, near Technology Drive.

In the footage, which was played for the court, a jeep suspected to be Quinn’s was seen driving into the

area at about 6.30am.

The video also showed two individuals walking up the hill away from it sometime after.

Meloche told the court that fingerprints taken from the vehicle matched those of Castillo.

The prosecutor also submitted that the dead man’s belongings were found in Forbes Jnr’s possession – Quinn’s cellphone and his bank card.

Meanwhile, other witnesses this past week included a former law enforcement officer who was employed with the Royal TCI Police Fore at the time of the crime, scenes of crime Detective Sergeant Randy Ells, Michael Burchill who was the DJ at the bar on the night before Quinn met his demise and another teen who was previously questioned by police in relation to the murder.

The victim was struck multiple times to his head before being thrown into the canal at Technology beach, where he drowned.

A twelve member jury will decide the fate of the two teenagers who stand accused of committing the heinous act.

Many friends and former colleagues of the victim were present in the courtroom this past week, to offer support and ensure justice for their late colleague.

The trial continues before Judge Joyner in Providenciales Supreme Court next week.

(DELANA ISLES)

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Airports chief says more airlines to fly to TCI SEVERAL airlines have expressed interest in extending their services to the TCI, according to the head of the TCI Airports Authority.

Chief executive officer John Smith made the revelation during a Providenciales Chamber of Commerce meeting earlier this month.

The guest speaker talked about the new carriers and the recent airport development at the Regent Palms conference room on Monday, October 6.

“Quite a few airlines are interested in coming and have been for a while,” he told the small crowd of guests.

He said that he has spoken with several airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Zoom Airlines, Copa Airlines and a few others.

Smith said that he has been looking for airlift to Chicago, Fort Lauderdale and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and progress is being made.

He revealed that British Airways has decided to start operating their 777 aircraft from London Gatwick into the TCI on a Sunday through Antigua rather than the Bahamas.

The benefits of this are that operating out of Gatwick means a lower cost of operation and the stop through Antigua offers a chance to exploit the eastern Caribbean market.

He added that Delta will soon be running an overnight service to the TCI from Boston.

When asked about a connection to mainland Europe, he said: “I don’t think we are well enough positioned to accommodate the European

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John Smith, chief executive officer of the TCI Airports Authority

market in a great supply at the moment.”

Smith also discussed the topic of the Providenciales International Airport redevelopment which he said is well on track and said the airport terminal is being built to the highest standards.

“I don’t believe in comprising on quality,” Smith said, “the public demands it, they deserve it and that’s what we’ll give you.

“I don’t believe in complaints. I see every complaint as an opportunity for us to do or to deliver a level of service that you would like to see.

“And in cases when we are unable to do so, at the very least to speak to you and explain to you why we are unable to do it.”

To learn more about TCI’s airports, flights and development people can visit www.tciairports. com/web.

Keep our islands clean Dear Editor, Our islands are uniquely beautiful by nature. Therefore, the onus is on us to preserve it for future generations.

Consider this: the average household produces one to two 19 gallon bags of rubbish in one week.

Now consider the amount of rubbish that is produced on your street, then your district, then your island, then our country.

Imagine most of that rubbish being scattered about your island.

You may live on an island that has a schedule for garbage collection, where residents keep their properties and their surroundings tidy, and there are no uncaring persons polluting the environment with garbage and refuse. Then you can claim our slogan: ‘Beautiful by nature’.

As Shadow Minister for Health and the elected member for Grand Turk South and Salt Cay, I am hereby appealing to the residents on our islands to join me in my campaign to keep our islands clean.

We can quantify the advantages of a clean community. The benefits run the gamut from an economic stand point to a healthy environment.

We rely on tourists who come to our shores. Do we want them to take one look and decide never to return?

We can play our part by practicing healthy, cleanly habits. Let us adopt these two slogans and make them our mantras: -Put it in the can, man.

-Keep our islands clean, green and pristine.

Litterers and dumpers are not welcomed in our beautiful by nature islands.

Each resident can make a difference by adhering to practices that enhance our beauty rather than detract from it.

We may not see road signs that warn of fines for littering, but that should not deter us from becoming civic minded, nonetheless.

Out of all those hundreds and hundreds of islands lying in the seas and oceans of the earth, the Turks and Caicos are our islands. Grand Turk is my little one, so we just got to be aware of them and take care of them. This is my personal creed.

I implore those among us who do not care about our islands and the environment to desist from destroying their beauty.

We must all do our part, especially the Government, who I see as turning a blind eye to this situation of pollution within our islands.

On any given cruise ship day on Grand Turk there are thousands persons on the streets, moving around, sightseeing, taking pictures,

and visiting places of interest.

What are they seeing and photographing? Should they see the garbage accumulating on a vacant lot opposite the old police station, near the museum?

Is this the image that the Minister of Tourism wishes to sell as the lasting image of Grand Turk?

Is this what the Minister of Environment considers to be ‘Beautiful by Nature’? Is this how the Minister of Government Support Services lend support to the environment?

And is this what the Minister of Health considers to be promoting a healthy lifestyle?

Does this Government really care about any of this? From my observations, it does not look so.

I, along with other private citizens and groups, have been assisting in cleaning our island. However, we need the Government to do its part.

My advice to the Government: Provide adequate resources to the departments responsible for garbage collection and cleaning, promote caring for the environment, enforce laws for protecting our beautiful by nature country, please.

Edwin Astwood, Shadow Minister of Health, MP for Grand Turk South and Salt Cay

COMMENTARY

A sneeze, cough or drool

THE EBOLA virus endangering the USA has caused concerns about the nurse with Ebola on the plane from Cleveland, Ohio and the Ebola exposed worker on a Carnival Cruise voyage to Cayman and Belize.

Did those persons sneeze, cough or drool in close proximately with fellow passengers?

The USA, and all countries including the TCI are facing this threat that could virtually wipe out this entire territory.

If one case of this dreaded disease appears in the TCI we are not at all prepared to deal with it.

However we better get prepared.

Statements by the Government that we are prepared are discounted based on the overall condition of healthcare in the

TCI. The USA with a superior health system now scrambles to contain its Ebola threat.

Everyone knows the normal procedure at our expensive pretty TCI hospitals is to send emergency patients home two or three times and after final admittance ship the patient off to Jamaica, Nassau or the Dominican Republic.

In the case of Ebola that procedure is not an option.

Our immigration officials and workers at the airport, cruise centre, taxi drivers and the hospital staff are vulnerable to exposure.

Passengers and crew on incoming planes and/or ships, all possibly exposed.

The African Ebola patient in the USA and the people he contacted were carefully handled. Nevertheless

he infected two nurses, possibly more.

The Liberian man has died and was carefully cremated. Is Rufus care prepared to properly dispose of the patients waste?

If one or more Ebola patients arrive they will infect many others in the TCI. Liberia, a country which never had one Ebola case in the past is now in crisis.

Ms Euwonka Selver must be congratulated for sounding the alarm twice in her important letters to this publication recently.

She first pointed to the Government’s long term failure to prepare and defend against mosquitos carrying dengue and chickungunya.

Her second letter last week posted item by item what is missing to handle Ebola, which kills 70 percent

By David Tapfer

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

of those infected in Africa.

It is believed that the West African nations will be facing five to ten thousand new Ebola patients each week starting late November.

One Ebola patient in the TCI will be the beginning of a disaster.

We fear that our Doctor Premier, Health Minster, healthcare facilities, and Governor are not equipped to deal with this real possibility.

If we were to encounter Ebola our tourist industry would dry up overnight! We need to stop everything else and prepare.

Those of us not responsible for preparations need to pray for God to spare us.

Hopefully we deserve his protection from a sneeze, cough or drool of an Ebola patient in the TCI.

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World Bank assists TCI in preparing a national risk assessment

By Rebecca Bird ABOUT 50 people from the financial services industry were given guidance from the World Bank this week on how to assess the country’s money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

A team from the US economical institution delivered comprehensive advice and led discussions with attendees from both the public and private sectors during the three day event.

Following the workshop attendees will join forces to help in the creation of a comprehensive and evidencebased national risk assessment.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) international advisory body recommended in 2013 that all countries should create such a document to raise awareness of their vulnerabilities.

Opening the workshop on Tuesday morning (October 21) at the Regent Palms in Providenciales was Governor Peter Beckingham who said that it is important not to think of the TCI as isolated from monetary crimes.

“Bringing the World Bank here today is really important for the future of the financial services sector in the Turks and Caicos Islands,” he

stressed.

Premier Rufus Ewing was next to take to the podium and agreed that the session was of “utmost importance” to the Government and the country.

He explained that over a number of years following recommendations from the FATF, the Government has introduced several laws.

“We know that legislation in itself does not guarantee effectiveness in the fight against terrorism or money laundering.

“It requires that the Government, the practitioners of the industry, the politicians will have the willingness, the effectiveness, the capacity to enforce the legislation that has been enacted.”

The TCI must “move forward in trying to connect ourselves to the rest of the world and be global,” Ewing said.

“The reputation, the integrity of Turks and Caicos is at stake.”

He then looked to the attendees to maintain the reputation of the TCI as a “well regulated, competent, trust worthy financial services jurisdiction”.

Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles was instrumental in organising this week’s event.

“The reputation, the integrity of Turks and Caicos is at stake” Premier Rufus Ewing

World Bank expert Lisa Bostwick headed this week’s workshop at the Regent Palms

She explained that the World Bank, which provides social aid to developing countries for capital programmes, is carrying out similar programmes across the globe.

The AG added that that funding for the country’s self-assessment came from the national forfeiture fund.

Paul Coleman, supervisor within the Financial Services Commission,

is heading the programme with help from Dwayne Baker, head of the police financial intelligence unit.

World Bank experts Lisa Bostwick, Francisca Fernando and Roberto Biel led the various workshop sessions.

Bostwick said: “The workshop is really the beginning of an informed dialogue to understand the actual risks of money laundering and

terrorist financing in the TCI. “The TCI is not unique, virtually every country in the world is undergoing this process.”

The event paved the way for comprehensive exchanges of views and analyses to allow for a consistent approach to assessing the levels of risks, controls and supervisory oversight in each sector.

Participants were divided into a number of working groups following a risk assessment methodology developed by the World Bank.

The methodology encourages delegates to consider factors related to money laundering, terrorist financing threats and vulnerabilities in their individual areas of expertise.

A risk rating was then assigned based upon quantitative and qualitative data discussed and evaluated during workshop sessions.

A data gathering process across sectors will follow the initial workshop.

Subsequently the last phase of the initiative will consist of a risk assessment report combined with an action plan addressing shortcomings or necessary change of focus for the TCI. The national risk assessment is expected to be complete by June 2015.

Former IGA workers protest firing SEVERAL employees whose services were terminated with Graceway IGA Supermarket are not happy with what they see as unfair dismissal.

A number of them staged a protest outside of the supermarket on Friday (October 17), in the company of labour activist Lionel Morley.

Morely said he joined the workers to show solidarity and to protest that IGA is in gross breach of the Labour Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“I find it strange that seven workers could be let go in one week, the person let them go, served the termination letters and then gone on vacation. Due process denied,” Morley claimed.

According to Morley, when contacted a representative of the company said they have done no wrong.

He said the workers were fired for very frivolous reasons – two of them had returned to work late from lunch, none with any prior warning on their file.

He said they were told by the manager to go home, with no formal suspension and when they returned the next morning to inquire as to the problem, they were only told that they were not supposed to be on property.

“What sort of business of this stature operates like that?” the activist questioned.

He said one woman – a mother of four - was terminated for lateness even though she called in to report that she would be late as company policy dictates.

This too, he added, was without a prior warning; which is in blatant contravention of the labour laws.

He promised that from this point

Labour activist Lionel Morley (centre) joined former IGA workers in protest action

forward it will no longer be business as usual, as he intends to do his best to educate workers about their rights in the TCI. The ex-employees worked in various sections of the store – some in the freezer, others on the floor stacking the shelves among other things.

They were employed with the company for as long as four years.

Some of the protesting employees spoke with the press.

They said they were served with termination letters when they showed up to work on October 2.

One former employee said that a disagreement he had with a manager at the Graceway Gourmet branch led to his termination.

Another stated that he was fired

after reporting sick, even though he had worked on his day off the previous day.

He said he informed the company of his illness via a text message, which he found out later was never delivered.

Efforts to contact managing director of the store, Ken Burns and other managers at the supermarket all proved futile.

Edith Cox, manager with the local supermarket, in a statement to press on the issue said that all human resources policies are made in accordance with the labour laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She further acknowledged the protest actions held on Friday and initially on Tuesday outside of the store.

Cox stated: “The protests were held by individuals who appear to have grievances in relation to recent terminations at the store.

“We take pride in our staff and make every effort to maintain the quality of our workforce which we do through careful recruitment and training.

“We also have an excellent record of retention and effective internal processes to deal with human resources issues.”

She added that there will always be circumstances where terminations may become necessary.

The Labour Board is available to review any issue that may arise from these terminations and remains available to meet with the individuals concerned, she noted.

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Amendments to national insurance up for debate in parliament THREE bills with proposed amendments dealing with national insurance have been sent to the House of Assembly for debate and passage.

They are the National Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2014, National Insurance (Benefit) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and the National Insurance (Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

Cabinet agreed to forward the bills to the House when members met on Wednesday (October 22) in Providenciales.

The amendments to the legislations are as follows: Increase the maximum earnings limit (wage ceiling) on which contributions are paid from $2,600 per month to $4,000 per month in three steps in April 2015, April 2016 and April 2017.

For retirement pension, use a five-year average of insurable wages instead of only three years of insurable wages and, if the ceiling is increased as recommended above, adjust downwards the average insurable wages for those with earnings in excess of the current $600 per week ceiling when calculating pensions.

Introduce reduction factors that will be applied to retirement

pensions awarded prior to age 65 thus making pensions selected prior to age 65 actuarially equivalent with those awarded at normal retirement age.

Make legislative provision for the National Insurance Board (NIB) to make all of its investments in accordance with the Investment Policy Statement.

Make provision for the Permanent Secretary of Finance to be ex-officio a member of the board and for his or her representative to deputise in his or her absence.

Make provision for selfemployment to be continuous unless notification of discontinuance of the employment is given to the NIB by the self-employed person.

Increase the maximum period for payment of maternity allowance from 12 weeks to 14 weeks to bring it in line with the Employment Ordinance.

Introduce a disqualification provision for people in receipt of invalidity pension who perform remunerative work while receiving the pension.

Reduce the amount of hours from 10 to five for the purpose of determining liability to pay contributions as a self-employed person.

Introduce a provision to protect contributions in cases where warrants or distress is executed against the property of delinquent contributors.

Amend the ordinance to state that corporate bodies and the officers of those bodies can be proceeded against at the same time in cases where offences against the ordinance have been committed and widen the provision to include other unincorporated bodies of people.

Require all employers to submit monthly to the NIB a statement of contributions.

Make provision for the minister to consult the board prior to appointing the Director or CEO and to ensure that the Director has the necessary qualifications and experience.

Make the Investment Committee and the Audit Committee statutory committees.

Make provision for surplus funds in the short term branch of the fund to be transferred to the long term branch in accordance with the actuarial reviews.

Amend the provision requiring the NIB to pay medical reimbursement to the TCI Government to make the amounts payable to NHIB based on actuarial assessments to bring the law in line with the NHIP Ordinance.

Amend the ordinance to expressly

Maritime festival concludes Heritage Month A FAMILY friendly beach front festival in Providenciales will round up a month of heritage and culture activities across the TCI. This weekend’s event is set to feature maritime activities and will celebrate the country’s connection with the ocean.

It follows the Sponge, Cotton and Sisal Fest in North and Middle Caicos, Salt Festival in Grand Turk and Salt Cay, and the Seafood Fest in South Caicos, which were all held as part of the TCI’s first National Heritage Month celebrations.

On Saturday (October 25) from 10am until 6pm the Maritime Heritage Fest will be held at the Fuller and Clemintina Walkin Park in Blue Hills.

From 12pm until 2pm there will be small sailboats and local sloops taking potential new sailors for a sail around a course.

The sailors with the best time around the short track will win a small prize.

From 3pm local sloops from the Turks and Caicos Maritime Heritage Federation and dinghies from the

TCI Sailing Association from 3pm will race around a course.

Music from the Island Boys and Sea Breeze ripsaw bands will be the soundtrack of the day, and attendees can also look forward to performances by We Funk Junkanoo and maypole dancers.

There will be games for children as well as a culture and maritime heritage quiz hosted by Director of Culture David Bowen.

The full day of racing will conclude with a beach party with cultural performances and vendors selling traditional cuisine.

The focus of the entire event is on maritime heritage and it will officially re-launch the Maritime Heritage Programme and the Maritime Heritage Federation.

On Sunday (October 26) all churches in Providenciales are invited to observe and dedicate some aspects of their service to the topic of culture and heritage and its role in religion.

The evening will see a gospel concert featuring the gospel pioneers and a number of other Providenciales

based gospel bands and praise and worship groups.

The location of the free event is to be determined.

Director of Culture David Bowen spoke to the Weekly News last week about the month of heritage activities.

“The whole idea was to celebrate traditional culture that includes the elders and the young people, not exclude them.”

He explained that organisers hoped to create awareness of an appreciation for the country’s heritage and develop national pride among citizens.

“Every island has its own subculture and we want to encourage that,” Bowen said.

“This is for the community; this is why every weekend there is something dedicated to each particular island so that they can experience was their culture is, their particular style of cooking, their particular style of rake and scrape.”

Anyone looking for more information can call 941-8434 or visit www.tcisailing.com.

state that investments and loans can be paid or mete out of the fund.

Consistent with legislation governing other statutory bodies, introduce sanctions for board members who are present and fail to disclose their personal or pecuniary interest in a matter being discussed and determined by the board.

Consistent with legislation governing other statutory bodies, introduce a confidentiality provision

where officers, employees or agents of the board acquire information in their official duties.

Make provision for the minister to act in circumstances where the operation of the board is not being conducted in the best interest of the subscribers.

Make provision for contributions to be paid by means other than by cash or cheque and at designated places other than the NIB offices.

Specialist physician to talk at cancer awareness lunch A RADIATION oncologist will be in the TCI this weekend to discuss recent technologic innovations in treatment of breast cancer.

Dr Allie M. Garcia-Serra will be present for the Breast Cancer Awareness luncheon on Saturday (October 25) hosted by the National Cancer Society of the TCI where she will give a speech.

The luncheon will be held at the conference centre in Beaches, Providenciales, at 1pm.

Ticket cost is $50.

Garcia-Serra told the Weekly News that the main purpose for her visit was to share where the technology is going in helping find the cure for breast cancer.

She said that areas where there have been technological advances to be discussed will include radiation treatment techniques, breast imaging and genetic tumour profiling.

The doctor said that she had the opportunity to visit the TCI 10 years ago and she was very interested in seeing how the island has changed in the interim.

Allie Garcia-Serra, MD is a board-certified radiation oncologist at Baptist Health South Florida.

She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Miami, Florida, and her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Resident demands better signs for schools A CONCERNED road user has asked the Government to erect more signs indicating the presence of schools in Providenciales.

The lady, who asked to remain anonymous, said that the safety of the island’s children is at stake.

She recently wrote to the Minister of Government Support Services, George Lightbourne, and Akerria Missick, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, expressing her concerns.

“I wish to bring to your attention the lack of ‘School zone’ signs in the vicinity of schools in Providenciales,” she wrote in her letter that she gave to the Weekly News.

As an example she mentioned TCIPS Comprehensive High School which was recently relocated behind the Abundant Life Church on Leeward Highway.

“School pedestrians are often dropped off on Leeward Highway by

their parents and sometimes have to cross the busy highway to get to the school,” the lady told the ministers.

She said that there is already one pole in place that could be used for a school zone sign and asked for three others to be erected along with a “proper bus stop”.

“We look forward to the signage being installed for the safety of the students and other road users,” she said.

As well as writing to the ministers the activist also posted a letter on the Government website, and emailed the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General and the Land Registry Department.

She urged parents, teachers, students and road users to join in her bid and write to relevant Government officials Minister of Government Support Services, George Lightbourne, was unavailable for comment up until press time.

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Food festival partners ready to impress

By Kandida Hariraj ALL ready to make another great impression in the culinary world, partners of the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) gathered on Tuesday (October 21) at Seven Stars in Providenciales to share details on how they will ‘wow’ at this year’s event.

The fourth annual CFWF, which is set for November 6 to 8 in the Turks and Caicos Islands has already been creating a buzz worldwide.

Co-chairman of the festival Nikhel Advani said that because “it’s stronger than ever with a great repertoire” most of this year’s events are already sold out.

He added: “Over the last few years

we noticed that Turks and Caicos as a country is getting strong and leads the Caribbean, in my opinion, in food and beverage …we have great restaurants within the properties and also a growing number outside.”

The founder also raved about the great reviews received on trip advisor, esteemed magazines and world renowned publications.

Stacy Cox, association executive of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, agreed that people no longer only speak about the sun, sand and sea; but inclusive of that, they speak about the great cuisine.

The group of partners along with the venue hosts shared their excitement and teases of what can be

School to hold Boys Week to encourage young men

By Daisy Handfield THE COMMUNITY Christian Academy in Providenciales will be celebrating Boys Week 2014 under the theme ‘My today prepares me for a brighter tomorrow’ from November 2 to the 7.

According to a press statement on behalf of the school, the initial purpose behind this celebration is because in today’s society many of the young boys are not performing as expected.

“We continue to see a decline in their academic performance and in the stance they take socially.

“Consequently, we came to the conclusion that immediate action needs to be taken to put our boys back in their rightful place in society.”

The school plans to organise a week of activities that will help uplift their boys, remind and inform them how much they are loved and appreciated.

The boys will have a week of devotional exercises where they will do research on selected local and international male figures such as Pastor Bradley Handfield, Martin Luther King Jr, President Barrack Obama, Ben Carson and JAGS. The week will commence on Sunday, November 2, with a service at the Community Fellowship Centre at 9am.

On Monday, November 3,

Pastor Pedro Williams will attend the school as a motivational speaker.

On Tuesday, November 4, Deacon Mighty will visit as a motivational speaker and at 12.30pm that same day, the students will take part in an etiquette lunch exercise to ensure that the boys are equipped with proper table manners.

The girls will be in charge of serving them under the guidance and instruction of reputable people.

On Wednesday morning, November 5, Almando Rigby from the Hope Foundation will visit the school as a motivational speaker and at 1pm students will take part in a speech competition entitled ‘My role in ensuring a better tomorrow’.

On Thursday, November 6, there will be a career expo at 10am where professionals from diverse businesses and occupations will visit the school to set up displays about career paths.

There will also be several speakers encouraging the boys in becoming noteworthy citizens and also a ceremony in which there will be keynote speakers.

On Friday, November 7, there will be a Boys to Men concert at 6pm and the boys in their respective classes will prepare light meals that will be on sale within the school.

All these activities will take place on the school premises.

Partners of the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival share bits of what can be expected from this year’s event

expected from the festival.

Blue Haven’s Fire and Ice new South American chef will prepare the opening dinner along with guest chef David Lefevre on November 6.

On the following day, the Women of Wine Luncheon is scheduled to take place at the Beach House, while the popular Gourmet Safari is set for that evening.

The culinary adventure will take guests on a five-course journey to different award-winning restaurants in Grace Bay: from the Grace Bay Club, Coyaba, Seven at Seven Stars, the Regent Palms, then to Stelle at the Gansevoort.

Seven Stars promises a fantastic fish course while Regent Palms plans delightful duck dishes.

Stelle’s chef will seduce with a variety of surprising flavours of ice cream for dessert; of which guests

can have multiple options and servings.

On the final day the increasingly popular food and wine paring event will be hosted at the West Bay Club and the family friendly island street food fair involving a lot more local restaurants and an exciting cook-off competition will be held across from Jai’s in Grace Bay. It was said that this year’s street fest will see a father-son showdown and a barbecue master from Grand Turk.

Festivities close on the evening of November 8 with Dinner Under/ With the Stars at the Grace Bay Club.

International chefs set to grace the TCI’s shores this year include renowned David Lefevre and Leah Cohen from New York and Austria’s Hans Peter Haider who specialises in traditional Austrian cuisine.

This year’s festival goers will revel in biodynamic wines from vintners including Benzinger Family Winery, Cuvaison Estate, Salzl Seewinkelhof and Duck Pond Cellars.

Apart from featuring the guest and resort chefs from around the world, one of the goals is to involve of the Lil’ Chefs.

Organisers recapped that the event is not for profit and aims primarily at building and unification in the island.

Although some might view the world class resorts as competitors, the partners maintained that they are all good friends and believe if tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands is prosperous, everyone will benefit.

For more details on events visit the CFWF website at caribbeanfoodandwinefestivaltci. com.

Resort agent gets pro certification A RESERVATION agent for the Windsong Resort earned a special management certificate recently that makes her one of a kind in the TCI. After completing extensive coursework, and passing a comprehensive examination in September Elisha Jennings is now a Certified Revenue Management Executive (CRME).

She studied with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) to achieve the certification on October 13.

Robert C Gilbert, president and chief executive officer of HSMAI, said: “The CRME certification, held by revenue management professionals throughout the world, affirms an individual’s expertise and training in the dynamic field of hospitality revenue management.”

Born and raised in Providenciales, Jennings graduated from Clement Howell High School in 2005 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing in 2010 from Johnson and Wales University in North Miami, Florida.

The ever-growing array of luxury hotels brought her back home to Providenciales where she began her hospitality career just four years ago.

Jennings has spent the last two years handling reservations at the Windsong Resort, and is currently its senior reservation agent.

General manager Anette Mullings said: “We at Windsong are fortunate

Elisha Jennings, reservation agent for the Windsong Resort

to have Elisha on our Windsong team, and believe strongly that our mutual investment in her education is exciting for the success of our resort and her future in the hospitality industry.”

HSMAI is a global organisation of sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry.

With a strong focus on education,

HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales, marketing, and revenue management disciplines.

Founded in the United States in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organisation comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide.

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Akierra Missick, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, with third grader Marlecia Caesar

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The Minister visited the Queen Victoria Library in Grand Turk with third graders from both primary schools

Students encouraged to become little readers CHILDREN all over the country aged from six to ten are being invited to attend reading clubs at their local library.

The Little Reader’s Programme is being launched on November 1 and there will be groups on all islands that youngsters can attend.

Deputy Premier Akierra Missick, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, spent time at the Queen Victoria Library in Grand Turk on Friday (October 17) to talk about the programme.

She said: “TCIG recognises the

importance of continued investment in our young people. This is another step in preparing them to compete globally at an early stage.

“Programmes such as this have been proven to be successful and we encourage parents to support it.

“It’s also important to engage and challenge our children to continue at home and help develop a love for reading that will continue into adulthood.”

During the weekly sessions friendly staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist little readers.

Senior programme officer Nixon Dickenson said: “The key to success is recognising that these children are never too young to learn to read.

“Reading helps your child develop an active mind and overall self-awareness of the world around them.

“Little Readers will make it possible for every child to be given the opportunity to develop a love for reading and learn to read well, by teaching whole-word recognition and gradually fostering phonetic

awareness through the pattern phonics system.”

Phonics is a method for teaching reading and writing of the English language by developing learners’ phonemic awareness - the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate parts of words.

This teaches the correspondence between these sounds and the spelling patterns that represent them.

The Little Reader’s Friday clubs are beginning on November 1 at Iris Stubbs Primary School in South

Caicos from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, in Mary Robinson Primary School in Salt Cay and at Kew District Public Library in North Caicos from 3pm to 4pm.

The Saturday clubs are taking place at Victoria Public Library in Grand Turk from 10am to 11am, and in Providenciales at Provo Public Library from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

On Wednesdays a club will be held at the Department of Youth Affairs in Bottle Creek in North Caicos between 3pm and 4pm.

Gov’t hosts youth forum on stopping violence in schools

BY DAISY HANDFIELD THE MINISTRY of Education hosted the 2014 National Youth Forum geared at stopping violence within schools and increasing peace within the environment this week.

The slogan for the event was ‘Youth against violence in schools and in our community’.

It was held on Tuesday (October 21) between 10am and 1pm at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Centre in Providenciales.

Students from four high schools in Providenciales participated while a number of well-known figures sat on the panel.

The opening prayer was brought

by Nixon Dickenson and Dulcine Hall gave opening remarks while Almando Rigby from the Hope Foundation served as the moderator for the event.

On the panel were Doreen QuelchMissick from the Human Rights Commission, Jean Williams, social

worker in the Department of Social Development, Audley Astwood, press officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Miss Teen TCI 2014 Malique Ferrette, Barbara Handfield and Winema Sanders.

The four schools in attendance were Clement Howell, Wesley Methodist, New Beginnings and the Maranatha high schools.

After members of the panel voiced their views and opinions, the floor was opened to the students to ask questions and share their thoughts on violence in the schools and the community.

One student asked Astwood how they can control international media such as music and negative things that students seemed to gravitate to.

Astwood said that they cannot control what is being done in another country, but there are things that they can do as individuals.

“You can stop listening to a lot of the violent music that is coming from overseas. You can stop watching a lot of the violent movies.”

The Leader of the Opposition said that the youngsters need to work to help improve the schools’ environments.

“At the end of the day, to stop violence it is an individual thing.

People get up as a part of a gang, but they are individuals in a gang.”

She encouraged students to let go of the word ‘snitch’ because if they were witnessing violence or a victim of violence in their school, they do not have to openly tell someone in authority, they can do it discreetly.

“Anything that is seeking to damage your life will tell you to challenge authority.”

When Miss Teen TCI spoke the students seemed to relate to her, being that she was a teen just like them and also had her story to tell.

She said: “Yes I am Miss Teen

Students from four different schools participated in an open forum

TCI, but I am also one of you.

“I am one of the teens living in this country and have to face teen depression, verbal abuse, physical abuse and I am facing these circumstances just like everybody else.”

She said that their mother could tell them that if someone approaches them, they should walk away, but when they went to school, they might have 100 other voices in their

head compared to that one.

“At the end of the day, I still had to observe for myself and learn that these are the consequences if I do this, if I go against what my mum says.

“I watched my father abuse my mum when I was very young, and I learned the value of walking away and just doing the right thing.

“Reporting it to someone is going to make a difference.”

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Youngster on the verge of breaking into the entertainment industry

By Daisy Handfield

Destini Taylor is on the verge of pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress and singer

SIXTH grader at the Ashcroft International School was invited to sing and take part in a music vocal training seminar in Chicago earlier this month, which then led to several big opportunities.

During the seminar, a company became interested in Destini, and invited her to Baltimore, Maryland, to take park in a three day gospel concert.

On the first night of the concert, Destini’s singing took over the remainder of the evening, allowing no other performer to follow and leaving the audience speechless.

They were filled with disbelief of the voice that came from the young and passionate 10-year-old.

At the musical seminar in Chicago, Destini was also spotted by Broadway star, Vivian Reed, among

many other young and hopeful performers, who then invited her back to her office to start her voice training in Manhattan, New York.

Reed’s excitement to work with Destini in the hopes of seeing her dreams come true gave her family the reassurance that a star had definitely been born.

Destini was accompanied by her grandmother while she participated in the four consecutive days of singing, dancing and acting sessions.

She will continue her voice training with Vivian in the hopes of seeing her dreams come true.

The mother of the youngster, Angel Taylor said that her daughter will be travelling to New York in January to continue with her training.

And since this was her last year of primary school, there is a chance that she will move her daughter to the US to continue pursuing her dreams of

singing and acting.

She said: “She is excited because it’s something that she always wanted to do.

“I’m excited for her and I encourage her and if she is serious about it, her father and I will support her both 100 percent.”

Vivian Reed is a multi-award winner with two Tony Award nominations, Drama Desk Award, Theatre world Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Dance Education of America Award, NAACP Award and several others.

She began formal voice training at the age of eight at the Pittsburgh Musical Institute, later continuing at New York’s Juilliard School of Music followed by years of extensive dance training.

She became a polished performer under the guidance of Honi Coles and Bobby Schiffman of the Apollo Theatre.

Bank raises funds for cancer society

By Kandida Hariraj FROM bake sales to a cocktail event, employees of the First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) have been doing their part to raise funds for the Turks and Caicos National Cancer Society.

Their efforts resulted in a $9,000 cheque, handed over to representatives of Providenciales’ Cancer Society at the bank’s Grace Bay branch on Wednesday, October 22.

FCIB country manager Larry Lawrence said that over the last three years the bank has adopted the cause, one which has grown steadily throughout the years.

In the first year the bank raised about $2,000, last year about $3,000 and this year they have raised $10,500, he said.

This year’s funds were split: $9,000 for the Cancer Society in Providenciales and $1,500 to be donated to the Grand Turk society.

Lawrence said that the cause has been a regional initiative of FCIB and collectively they have raised about $175,000 to donate to their local cancer charities.

The $9,000 funds donated to Providenciales’ cancer society were raised through ongoing efforts made by staff members since July.

On Fridays they brought baked goodies to sell to customers, sold raffle tickets and most recently, last Saturday, teamed up with the Grace Bay Resorts Community Foundation to host a cocktail event ‘Mingle for the cure’.

Held at West Bay Club, the event saw a pleasing crowd of attendees enjoying entertainment, cocktails and nibbles, and bits of information relating to health and cancer.

This year, Lawrence said that the bank has also partnered with many other cooperate clients to not only raise funds but awareness about the disease.

He said that the particular cause was chosen because it is such a scourge, a disease affecting someone that everyone knows.

President elect Elry Lightbourne and vice president Rosemary Jolly thanked the team who worked diligently towards contributing to the cause.

They reminded that all of the funds go directly to local cancer patients to assist in whatever way they may need, including travel and other expenses incurred from living with cancer.

Presently the NCS aids about 25 to 30 patients battling the dreadful illness and the money will definitely go towards good use, Jolly said.

FCIB country manager Larry Lawrence (centre) hands over a cheque to National Cancer Society’s representatives Elry Lightbourne (left) and Rosemary Jolly (right)

Bank employees at the cocktail event hosted in conjunction with the Grace Bay Resorts Community Foundation at West Bay Club

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How joining the army benefitted a woman with local roots

By Daisy Handfield A MILITARY officer with roots from the Turks and Caicos Islands told the Weekly News that joining the US Army Reserve has brought nothing but benefits to her life.

Dae McDonald was born in the Bahamas, but studied in the Turks and Caicos until eighth grade at the Ianthe Pratt Primary School (IPPS), then she moved to South Carolina, USA, to further her education and now resides in Los Angeles, since 2011.

She confessed that she initially joined the military when she was 18 to help pay for her college education.

McDonald said that since taking on the task, doors have been opening with a number of opportunities in different areas.

“I love being in the military, it has taught me a lot.”

The military officer said she plans on staying in the military for another decade to complete 20 years with the

force.

She said that when she first moved to America she did not possess a legal status, but the army has paid for her citizenship and even helped her pursue one of her dreams, which was breaking into the acting industry.

The 29-year-old said that when she is not drilling, she takes the skills she has honed as a broadcast specialist and puts them to use as an aspiring actress.

She has booked several commercials including a national spot for Pizza Hut in which she played the role of a member of the military.

“Although the army has opened up a lot of doors for me, I still feel like I have paid my dues.”

As a broadcast specialist, McDonald has had the opportunity to produce feature stories and news documentaries about her fellow soldiers, even airing on Armed Forces Network.

Her news reports enabled her

to highlight the amazing work her fellow service members are doing.

McDonald’s story was recently featured in the 2014 issue of Future Magazine, a joint service publication of the Department of Defence that reaches 85 percent of high schools nationwide, and also featured online at todaysmilitary.com/futures.

The Army Reserve can trace its roots as a national citizen-soldier force as far back as the French and Indian War (1756-1763) on through the Civil War (1861-1865) to the Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection (1898-1902).

From its foundation in 1776 through the nineteenth century, the United States remained a regional power, protected from invasion by the vast expanses of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

A large standing army was not required, and the nation’s defence was based primarily on the militias of individual states.

McDonald has had the opportunity to produce feature stories and news documentaries about her fellow soldiers

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By Melinda

A church service was held at the Salem Baptist Church on Sunday (October 19) to initiate Prison Week 2014

HM Prison celebrates second annual prison week IN CELEBRATION of Prison Week 2014, staff at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk hosted a church service at the Salem Baptist Church on Sunday (October 19) to commence a week of activities.

Prison Week 2014 was held this week under the theme ‘Protecting Communities and Transforming Lives.’

The service began at 11am and was attended by Governor Peter Beckingham, Deputy Governor Anya Williams and Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs.

Speaking after the service, Governor Beckingham said that it was certainly a pleasure for him and his wife to celebrate with the staff and inmates of the HM Prison during the church service.

“The prison plays such a vital role in terms of law and order and rehabilitative transformation and I was most happy that not only the officers, but also 13 inmates of the prison, were able to participate in a much enriching service at the Salem

Baptist Church.”

He said that he would like to thank Pastor Chad Archbold and his congregation for having them, and would like to wish the staff and inmates a very successful Prison Week 2014. “Please do support the various events that they have planned throughout the week,” he said.

The weeklong events ran from October 19 to the 24.

Prison rehabilitation manager Clyde Greene said that programmes such as these are important to the rehabilitation process for the individuals at HM Prison.

“It helps to prepare persons for the possibility of assimilation back into the general public.”

Aside from the church service, activities included a clean-up campaign on Monday (October 20) where they extensively cleaned designated areas of Grand Turk.

On Tuesday (October 21) there was an in house basketball competition at Her Majesty Prison where the Prison All Stars competed against the Grand Turk All Stars.

On Wednesday (October 22) there was a ‘Farm Display Day’ with farm products on display at the Clock Town Tower from 11am to 2pm.

On Thursday (October 23) there was an in-house soccer competition at the prison with female officers.

On Friday (October 24) there was a health fair at the prison, where doctors from across the islands attended to discuss health issues that affected lives of individuals’ such as mammograms, pap smears, breast cancer, prostate cancer, hypertension and much more.

The event will close off on Saturday (October 25) with a ‘Beacha-Rama’ at the Governor’s Beach.

Games will include tug-a-war, 50 metre dash, swimming, and iron man relay. Kids games will include pin the tail on the donkey and musical chairs.

Raffle tickets are on sale with first place winner having the opportunity to take home a goat and second place a pig.

Tickets cost $5 and proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the TCI Kidney Foundation.

I try to say no daily To the thoughts of his thoughts which tempts me to do unimaginable tasks But like most humans; temptation sometimes win and I give in I give in to the motivating moisture of his cherry kissable lips I give in to the arms that holds me ever so gently but so tightly yet giving me room to breath I give in to that homey feeling as I lay on his chest while he tells me that he misses me I give in to the many dinners and desserts that we share and he took my cheese cake virginity and I don’t care because it was him I give in to the many phone calls of speechless conversations I give in to the long walks, he’s my inspiration To tell you the truth I just give in to him making me feel again And it feels soo amazing And when the consequences of this ever so amazing temptation accrue I will write a letter to her Saying; dear his love I’m sorry, I have felt this pain I cost you I have walked down this road I’ve paved for you I have lived the life your living But I’m sorry to say as much as it hurts I won’t give up on him because he is this sensational man Who gives me everlasting love with angel qualities, I say to myself; no wonder I’m not yours.

Taken already, a happy woman she was, while I’m jumping through windows She’s walking through doors, while I’m the flower, she is the root I maybe the socks but she is the shoes I’m just the light but she raises the sun I may get the checks but she owns the accounts I am the mistress but she is the one!

I sit in the back seat, she sits in the front When I get one rose, she gets a bunch You take me to movies and take her to plays She has your years and I have you for days And everyone wonders what made me stay He showed me a part of him I just can’t giveaway And no I’m not settling and I won’t ask him to choose But if he will have me I won’t mind being his number two.

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GARDENING 

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How does your garden grow

Dwarf oyster plant THE DWARF oyster plant (Tradescantia spathacea) is a popular and great groundcover for its low height and unique coloration of green leaves backed with purple.

It’s ideal under small palms like the pygmy date palm or it can be used as border plants for beds.

With its subtly attractive texture and colour, dwarf oyster has a neat appearance in a dense bed and works well in formal or casual landscapes.

The dwarf is now the most common oyster plant sold, an improved cultivar of a taller (one to two foot) one which was once often used as a landscape plant but is rarely use now in landscaping, partly due to its invasiveness.

My favourite oyster plant is a showy variegated form called ‘Tricolour’ with leaves of pinkfuchsia, green and white.

The sap of this plant contains toxins and can cause skin irritations on people and animals. If you have

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sensitive skin, wear garden gloves when handling.

Dwarf oyster is a moderate grower that grows in any light but does best in part shade to partial sun.

The variegated variety needs partial shade.

These plants only get about eight inches tall.

If the area is very dry, add top soil to the hole when you plant.

Otherwise, no soil amendment is needed.

No trimming is necessary, other than edging to keep it neat and tidy.

You may need to thin the bed out every couple of years by removing older plants to let young ones fill

Halloween IF YOU are a child, October means one thing - tons of candy on Halloween.

While I do not celebrate this holiday, many parents cringe at the thought of so much sugar being consumed.

Parents, there is some good news - it’s just one day and if this behavior is not continued for the remaining 364 days of the year then your child should be okay.

However, there are some ways you can celebrate Halloween in a more health conscious manner.

If you don’t celebrate Halloween, avoid any possible meltdowns by fully explaining to your child the reason why Halloween is not celebrated.

Give them logical kid-friendly reasons they can use with their friends when they are being bombarded with questions of “why aren’t you coming?”

Try to find an alternate activity your child can do on that night.

Many churches have started having functions on this night so you may

in.

Fertilise twice a year, in spring and fall, with a good controlledrelease fertiliser.

You can place these groundcovers one to two feet apart. Come in from walks and drives a foot or more.

Because the plant stays low in height, it can be planted fairly close to other plants - about one and a half to two feet - as long as the larger plants won’t eventually block out the little oyster’s light.

These plants will work in containers, though if you have sensitive skin handling them may be an issue (you’re more likely to come in contact with a container plant).

YOUR DIET  Tamika has a Master’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University and is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She is currently executive director of Nutrition in Demand, a non-profit aimed at increasing awareness to health and healthy eating. For more information email tamikahandfield@yahoo.com or visit www.nutritionindemand.com. Call 242-3978 or 442-3978.

want to start checking into that.

Help your children practice moderation. Once all the candy is collected, allow them to choose three to four pieces they want to eat and put the rest away.

Once Halloween is gone, they may have one to two pieces if they ask for it. Don’t hide the candy or use it as a bribe but never allow children to have free access to it.

You can also buy ‘minis’ instead of the fun size or regular size which have much more calories.

If you like it don’t buy it. Sounds weird right, but it’s true. If chocolates are your favourite, then don’t buy chocolates for your kids to give away because you will be tempted to eat too many.

Change the focus. Don’t let the day be all about candy. As a child, I never celebrated Halloween; something changed, however, and Halloween is now a part of our culture just like Christmas.

We can change that - take your children to talk to their grandparents about what Halloween was like in their day or help your children do some research into the origins of Halloween or start a new family tradition.

Whatever you do on this day, make safety a priority.

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

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Plastic microbeads in your beauty products PLASTIC pollution is an ongoing rising problem and one which threatens the oceans at an alarming rate.

Plastic never goes away but just breaks down into tiny little pieces that are mistaken as plankton and eaten by over 600 different marine species.

Once in the food chain the toxicity of the plastic increases more and more until it ultimately ends up on our very own dinner plates in the seafood that we eat.

One of the ways plastic is ending up in the ocean and waterways is by many of the beauty products used on a day to day basis.

A popular addition to facial scrubs, body washes and even toothpaste is the little plastic micro-

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bead, used to help scrub, exfoliate and clean the body.

One product, Neutrogena’s ‘Deep Clean’ was found to contain around 360,000 beads in one single tube alone and all these are all designed to be washed down the drain.

Considering that more than 1,000 products around the world now contain these beads it is a huge environmental problem as just a single plastic particle can absorb up to 1,000,000 times more toxic chemicals than the water around it.

Many sewage treatment facilities do not capture synthetic, floating particles the size of micro-beads that are only about 0.5mm in diameter and during heavy rain, some treatment facilities let sewage overflow go

ECO Tip  Lynn Robinson has lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands for 12 years and works at Big Blue Unlimited as a diving instructor, eco guide and boat captain. She is passionate about the environment and does regular beach clean ups while walking her three potcakes. Her other passion is running and can often be seen training for marathons and ultra-marathons.

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directly into our waterways.

The good news is that this is a solvable issue. Natural alternatives such as apricot kernel shells and jojoba beads are an alternative solution and many brands are now using these instead.

Pressure is being placed on the companies that include the plastic micro-beads in their products and an ongoing awareness campaign is highlighting the problem to the public.

By choosing your products carefully and reading the ingredient list you can avoid these beads and help to do your part for the environment.

Also consider boycotting companies who include micro-beads in other products such as Colgate, Crest, Axe, Dove, Neutrogena and the Body Shop.

For more information and updated lists of companies and products you can visit the website www. beatthemicrobead.org.

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Weekly Recipe

How to form a Neighbourhood Watch

Pork chops with apples and cider INGREDIENTS • 4 pork chops, good thick ones with lots of fat • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • A good glug fruity olive oil • 1 large onion, or 2 small ones, peeled, chopped • A couple of eating apples, each cut into 8 wedges, and at least 3 eating apples left whole • A few fresh sage leaves • A few juniper berries, squashed using the back of a knife • A good glass of dry cider METHOD • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/ Gas 6.

• Season the chops well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

• In a large shallow ovenproof pan, heat the olive oil and fry the rind of each chop for a good head start to getting them crisp.

• Then lightly fry each side for a minute or so to get the outside crusty and golden brown, and remove from the pan.

• Add the onion to the same pan with the pork juices, and brown a little before adding in the apple wedges and sage leaves (add only a few as sage can overpower the dish) with the juniper berries.

• This recipe comes courtesy of www.bbc.co.uk/food.

ORGANISING a Neighbourhood Watch group can help prevent crime in your neighbourhood through awareness and closer relationships among neighbours.

You can have a successful Neighbourhood Watch by completing a few simple steps that require mainly time and dedication of a handful of interested neighbours and the support of your neighbourhood and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF).

Canvass your neighbourhood via a door-to-door campaign.

Ask your neighbours about any crimes that they have experienced personally and about their interest in serving on a committee or being a block captain.

Get them to sign a petition you can show the RTCIPF about neighbour interest in such a group.

Request a meeting with the Community Police Unit of the RTCIPF. Present them with the petitions your neighbours signed and ask for their support in starting such a group.

Ask them for input and invite a law enforcement representative to come speak at your first organisational meeting.

Prepare a flier, newsletter or other informational one-page piece to distribute to the homes in

By Audley Astwood Audley, a former police detective and broadcaster, is currently the press officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. His main focus is on crime prevention and community policing. For more information call 941-4448 or visit www.tcipolice.tc.

your neighbourhood.

Describe in this piece the reason for wanting to start a neighbourhood watch and an invitation to an informational meeting.

If crime is an issue in your neighbourhood, include details about recent break-ins, robberies and vandalism to make a strong case for the creation of a watch group.

Hold your initial neighbourhoodwide meeting. If you do not have an area large enough, contact a nearby community centre about having your meeting there.

Designate block captains and other members who wish to serve on your neighbourhood watch committee.

Ask them to stay after this first meeting so you can schedule training and monthly meetings. Task your committee members with setting up a phone tree on each of their blocks.

Neighbourhood Watch starter kits are available for sale on the internet.

Several kits are available, depending on which signs your neighbourhood wants Boris the Burglar, masked bad guy or the

blue Neighbourhood Watch eye.

Depending on your budget, you can order additional window decals, street signs, magnetic vehicle signs and other supplies.

A great starter kit that I found online included 15 decals, two signs (one is plastic and the other is aluminium), three copies of the three Neighbourhood Watch handbooks, three each of five worksheets and one Emergency Preparedness Handbook.

Host quarterly Neighbourhood Watch events and take part in RTCIPF events which focuses on crime prevention.

Taking part in regular events like these will solidify relationships among your neighbours and with the RTCIPF. This type of solidarity also discourages criminals from breaking the law in your neighbourhood.

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

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Bermuda residents clean up following passage of Hurricane Gonzalo BERMUDIANS are counting the costs associated with the passage of Hurricane Gonzalo, a category 2 storm that slammed into the British Overseas Territory on Friday night leaving thousands without electricity and making several roads impassable.

Governor George Fergusson took to social media to inform that the police have reported no deaths or serious injuries and that damage has been extensive but not catastrophic.

The island had closed its international airport and suspended all public transportation, including ferries.

Police spokesman Dwayne Caines said that the storm had blown off part of the roof at the main hospital and there was water damage in the new intensive care unit.

Many of the island’s 36,000 homes connected to Bermuda’s sole power provider were believed to be without electricity, a few days after power had been restored following the passage of Tropical Storm Fay. Police Commissioner, Michael DeSilva, said almost all roads on the island were impassible and crews had already begun the task of clearing debris and fallen trees as well as power lines. “Unless it’s a life or death emergency checking

Several of the migrants were suffering from dehydration at the time of their capture.

Man found dead as 100 Haitians detained in the Bahamas Hurricane Gonzalo left thousands without electricity when it passes over Bermuda. (Source: nanD_Phanuwat, Shutterstock)

on your boat is not an emergency we won’t let you pass,” he told boat owners and other residents.

The Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Gonzalo approached Bermuda as a Category 3 storm but weakened just before coming ashore with sustained winds of 110mph.

NHC said Gonzalo, packing maximum sustain winds of 90 mph, had weakened as it moved away

from Bermuda on a track that would take it past Newfoundland and then across the Atlantic.

The storm was also blamed for the death of one person in the Dutch territory of St Maarten as it made its way through the eastern Caribbean earlier this week.

A Royal Navy frigate with a crew of some 180 sailors was expected to arrive Sunday to help with poststorm recovery efforts. (CMC)

ONE Haitian died and more than 100 other migrants were apprehended

by Royal Bahamas Defence Force marines in the Exumas Tuesday morning.

According to reports, several of the migrants were suffering from dehydration at the time of their capture. On arrival in Nassau, medical officials declared one migrant dead.

Around 8:30am Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship P45 intercepted a white and green American sailing yacht.

The vessel was 4.5 nautical miles off the coast of Harvey Cay, Exuma.

When marines searched the vessel, they discovered several undocumented Haitians on board.

That group was taken into custody, brought into the RBDF base at Coral Harbour and turned over to Department of Immigration officials.

They arrived at around 2pm.

A medical team from the Department of Health’s Disease Surveillance Unit, headed by Dr Julian Smith and nurse Earnestine Flowers, provided medical care.

The second group of migrants found in Inagua was expected to arrive at the Coral Harbour base after 6pm.

In a separate operation, police officers arrested 23 Haitians during an early morning round-up. Police say they took the group into custody at Harbour Island. They were later taken to New Providence and turned over to immigration officials.

Farrakhan wants Caribbean to demand reparation for slavery from Catholic Church Two arrested, US$1m in marijuana

THE leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan is calling on Caribbean countries to demand reparation for slavery from the Roman Catholic Church in addition to Europe.

Farrakhan, who was addressing the 19th anniversary of the “Million Man” march in Jamaica on Sunday, said the Roman Catholic Church must be included in any discussion on the issue of reparation.

“When you talk about reparation, you can’t leave the Pope out….

There was something in the Catholic Church called the Papal Bulls authorising slavery, it is a type of letter issued or patent by the Pope,” Farrakhan told the ceremony that was also attended by government ministers.

He said Pope Nicholas V issued a Papal bull granting Portugal and Spain, “full and free permission to invade, search out and capture… and unbelievers and enemies of Christ wherever they may be and reduce their persons into perpetual slavery”.

Farrakhan said even in today’s world, this Papal Bull is being regarded as “an endorsement of slavery ….so when we are asking for reparation, we can’t leave the church

Louis Farrakhan says: “When you talk about reparation you can’t leave out of the Pope.

out.

“You can’t leave the Pope out, nor can you leave European countries out,” he added”.

Last week, at the end of a twoday conference on reparations in Antigua, the chairperson of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, said the

movement has been energised and the Commission is working towards mounting a region-wide rally.

“We are going to organise, with the support of all of these national commissions, a regional rally in which we will move the reparations banner from the northern Caribbean, through to the centre, to the south, all the way through to Brazil,” Sir Hilary told reporters at the close of the Second Regional Conference on Reparations late Tuesday.

The renowned historian and Principal of the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI), said such an event would engage the talents of artists, musicians and youth, while bringing regional and global attention to the matter.

As part of its mandate, the reparations commission seeks to establish reconciliation between victims and beneficiaries. It also seeks to achieve the Caribbean Reparatory Justice Programme 10-Point Action Plan that tackles various social, educational and economic issues including debt cancelation, public health, illiteracy eradication and psychological rehabilitation. (CMC)

seized in major Bahamas drug bust

BAHAMAS police said they had detained two men and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a five-day operation that ended early Monday.

They said the men, ages 36 and 31, were detained after officers attached to “Operation Showtime 11” and members of the Police Marine Support Unit intercepted a 32 foot vessel with the two suspects onboard.

“The officers conducted a search of the vessel and uncovered just over 1,000 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of one million US dollars,” the police said in a statement. it said the two suspects are due to appear in court later this week to be formally charged.

Meanwhile, police said they have detained 19 illegal Cuban migrants early Sunday.

They were intercepted on Cat Cay after their 35-foot Bayliner motor vessel ran aground on south Cat Cay in the Bimini chain. The Cubans abandoned the vessel.

But the authorities said that

Over 1,000 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of one million US dollars was seized.

a search of the immediate area resulted in the apprehension of the undocumented Cuban nationals that included four women and two children.

“The migrants were subsequently taken into custody and handed over to immigration authorities at North Bimini, who organised their flight to Nassau where they will be detained for further processing,” the statement added. (CMC)

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College of the Bahamas study:

58% of high school boys believe men should discipline their female partners FIFTY-eight per cent of high school boys and 37 per cent of high school girls participating in a recent academic survey believe men should discipline their female partners, according to a new College of the Bahamas study.

The study also found that 49 per cent of boys believe women should ask permission from their male partners if they wanted to go out while 17 per cent of girls supported this view.

Of the students surveyed, 46 per cent of boys believed wives must have sex when her husband wants to, compared to 16 per cent of girls.

This, according to researchers, has possible implications on debates on marital rape.

According to the study, most of the teens from both sexes believed men should be the head of their households and that both husbands and wives should submit to one another and remain committed, reflecting the country’s religious values.

The research was conducted by members of the Bahamas Crisis Centre (BCC) and COB’s academic community. Its findings appear in the latest edition of the International Journal of Bahamian Studies. The study investigated teen perspectives on relationships between the sexes and the prevalence of violence within teen relationships.

It concluded that efforts must be made to ensure adolescents adjust

their behaviour before becoming adults in order to push back against a culture of violence.

It also concluded that girls are more likely than boys to use aggressive behaviour in teen relationships, such as restricting access to friends of the opposite sex.

Based on the gathered data, the study concludes that “there is a clear need for children to be taught how to respect one another from an early age.”

One thousand students from grade 10 to 12 from eight schools, including one private school, participated in the study.

According to the study, “over 80 per cent of respondents had been on a date and so had a relationship of some sort with the opposite sex,” a figure noted as higher than the 61 per cent reported in a similar study of teens in the United States.

The study is titled Attitudes of High School Students Regarding Intimate Relationships and Gender Norms in New Providence, The Bahamas.

“The responses show that on a number of issues regarding relationships, boys and girls have different attitudes and behaviours,” the researchers wrote. “It can also be seen that large numbers of teens can be expected to be victims of controlling behaviours. The use of threats and physical force may be learnt behaviours due to the presence of violence in homes in The Bahamas.”

Nigeria declared ‘Ebola free’ but T&T maintains travel ban THE Trinidad and Tobago says it is maintaining a ban on travellers from Nigeria entering the oil-rich twin island republic even though the World Health Organization (WHO) Monday declared the African country free of the deadly Ebola virus that has killed nearly 5,000 people.

The decision of the Cabinet would stand until further notice as the Prime Minister said,” Health Minister Dr. Fuad Khan said, hinting at the possibility of relaxing the stringent rules.

“So we will look at it again, based on the new information.

Obviously it would be looked at, it would be discussed by the Cabinet and a decision would be taken,” he added.

Last week, Trinidad and Tobago joined several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries in banning nationals from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea from entering the country

because of the Ebola virus for which there is no known cure.

CARICOM Chairman and Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne defended the decision of the regional states, noting “the restriction is necessary.

“Even if we end up with a single case of Ebola, it has serious consequences for our tourism product. Most of our countries are dependent on tourism and I can assure you that if any of our respective countries has a single case of Ebola then you can see potentially maybe a 30 to 50 per cent drop in tourism. That means immense hardship for our people,” Browne added.

Last Friday, a Nigerian national, Malond Aisha Adu, was prevented from entering Trinidad and Tobago and the WHO said that Nigeria’s containment of Ebola was a “spectacular success story”.

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OECS ministers call Chikungunya, Ebola the “most urgent” public health priorities HEALTH ministers from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) say the Chikunguyna and Ebola viruses are the “most urgent” public health priorities facing the region at this time.

The ministers met in St. Vincent last week and according to a statement issued Monday by the St. Lucia-based OECS Commission, the ministers said that given the actual and potential socio-economic impact of both diseases to the people across the region and the economies of our tourism dependent countries, they appreciate the “need to be proactive in responding to the spread and impact of Chikungunya and the threat of Ebola”.

The statement said that the meeting heard presentations from several competent specialists from the Caribbean and noted the negative publicity that has been generated by the Chikungunya outbreak, the decline in productivity and the anticipated long term suffering.

“The Council of Ministers agreed to adopt an OECS coordinated/ harmonized approach to the management of the Chikungunya epidemic. Further, the Council endorsed an integrated approach involving community empowerment and a strengthened health sector response.

“The Council has identified the need now to reengineer vector control programs giving high priority to entomological surveillance, resistance testing, facilitation of access to goods and services including medicated mosquito nets and repellents, through regional pooled procurement.”

The ministers also expressed interest in having a pilot project undertaken in the use of genetic forms of vector control to be independently evaluated by the Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).

The statement said that the OECS Commission has been mandated to

work in collaboration with CARPHA to strengthen communication and education for community mobilization and to improve care and treatment especially in anticipation of the long term depression.

In addition, the OECS Commission will cooperate with CARPHA in conducting research and evaluate new technologies and identify good practices, and to develop a communication strategy to counter the negative publicity.

“Countries were also advised to give attention to key ‘economic’ settings including health facilities, hotels and guest houses, ports of entry, as well as schools and workplaces.”

Regarding the Ebola virus outbreak that has killed more than 4,500 people mainly in West Africa, the ministers form Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, Montserrat, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands, agreed that there was need for a “non-partisan approach” to strengthen regional health security within the sub-region given “our resource limitations and the critical role of health workers in addressing the epidemic agreed”.

They also agreed to adopt a harmonised immigration approach and the development of protocols and procedures for border control in consultation with immigration, legal and health authorities including the extension of travel bans on persons from affected countries.

“The sub-region promises to

work closely with key stakeholders in tourism, travel and related sectors on protocols of prevention and decontamination to safeguard nationals and visitors from any harm and “prepare and strengthen the health workforce in collaboration with their respective Unions through the re-establishment of infection control procedures, the related training and use of the protective facilities and equipment”.

They also agree to explore and secure external arrangements and agreements including memorandum of understandings “with other/partner countries to respond and support OECS member states in areas where there is limited capacity”.

The health ministers also agreed with “immediate effect, develop a regional plan with resource requirements including technical assistance for resource mobilization at various levels and from a variety of sources”.

They say they also plan to lobby the international community to intensify support to countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea several impacted by the Ebola virus.

“This assistance should come as a moral imperative, until the epidemic is controlled at source, through human and other resource intervention, in response to the situation in affected countries.

This will build regional capacity to respond locally in the unlikely event that there is a local case’ the sub-regional health ministers added.

(CMC)

Suriname: Man jailed for having sex, fathering children with his daughter A COURT has sentenced a man to eight years in jail after he admitted having sex with his child and fathering her two children.

Joshua L, admitted that he had sex with his daughter, who was 13 years at the time, after he got aroused from catching her watching a porn movie.

The court heard he also fathered her two children in 2011 and 2013.

The man, whose full name was not disclosed, was arrested and prosecuted after his daughter

identified him to a neighbour as the father of her children.

Before she moved to Suriname to live with her father, the girl, whose identity has also been withheld, lived in Guyana. She told investigators that when she arrived here, her father forbid her to have any social contact. Being in a strange country, she was totally dependent upon him.

Joshua L. insisted that he had not raped the girl, but that it had been her who seduced him. The prosecutor

demanded 12 years in jail, but Judge Maytrie Kuldipsingh took into consideration that the man had never been in trouble with the law before.

Judge Kuldipsingh scolded him for taking advantage of his daughter and ruining her young life.

She said because of him, the daughter is now a teenage mother of two children.

One child has been sent to live with relatives in Guyana and the other has been given up for adoption.

(CMC)

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Buress slams Cosby during standup routine: ‘You rape women’ HANNIBAL Buress isn’t a fan of Bill Cosby.

The comedian called the iconic funnyman a rapist during his standup routine at a Philadelphia club last week and his comments are making headlines after video of his act was posted online by Philadelphia magazine.

“Thirteen?” Buress said, referring to the number of women who have claimed that the TV star sexually abused them, with the allegations dating back to the 1970s. “It’s even worse because Bill Cosby has the f---n’ smuggest old black man public persona that I hate.

“He gets on TV (and says), ‘Pull your pants up black people, I was on TV in the ‘80s! I can talk down to you because I had a successful

Buress slammed Bill Cosby during his stand-up act in Philadelphia last week.

sitcom!’ Yeah, but you rape women, Bill Cosby, so turn the crazy down a couple notches.”

“I guess I want to just at least make it weird for you to watch ‘Cosby Show’ reruns,” Buress added later in

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“That s--t is upsetting, if you didn’t know about it ... when you leave here, Google ‘Bill Cosby rape.’ That s--t has more results than ‘Hannibal Buress.’”

Buress’ comments quickly drew attention from fans and the media, and the “Broad City” star addressed the scrutiny his stand-up received during a Tuesday interview with Howard Stern.

“It’s a weird thing, somebody filmed my show in Philly,” Buress said. “I’ve been doing that bit off and on for six months talking about the Cosby situation.”

“I just read some stuff and researched,” he added. “Anybody can get that information.”

Dr. Luke (left) and Kesha attended the ASCAP Pop Music Awards together in 2011.

Kesha denied drug, sex claims against producer in 2011 IT has emerged that Kesha said her long-term producer never had sex with her, nor gave her drugs, in a deposition given three years ago.

The statements contradict a lawsuit filed by her that accuses Dr Luke, whose real name is Lukasz Gottwald, of sexual and emotional abuse.

Kesha’s attorney, Mark Geragos, said the 27-year-old singer was ambiguous in the deposition.

He also claimed she was warned to never talk about the alleged assault.

The deposition was revealed after a lawyer for Dr Luke successfully asked a New York state judge to unseal portions of the statements, which stem from a 2010 lawsuit launched by Kesha’s former manager against the singer and producer.

Kesha’s current lawsuit, which was launched on 14 October, alleges the producer drugged and raped her.

Geragos added that the questions about drugs and sex with the producer prove that she had spoken to her former manager about them.

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EU freedom of movement rules cannot be changed - Juncker JEAN-CLAUDE Juncker, the incoming president of the European Commission, has insisted that rules on freedom of movement in Europe cannot be changed.

David Cameron has suggested the right of EU nationals to live and work in other member states could be qualified.

But Mr Juncker told the BBC if “we change rules on freedom of movement today, tomorrow others will try to change freedom of movement of capital”.

He also called for “more flexibility” from the UK on key European issues.

A Downing Street source said: “We will bring forward proposals before Christmas and we are sure they deserve and will get a fair hearing.”

The Conservatives are reported to be examining a number of options to limit EU migration amid concerns about the scale of immigration into the UK. But Mr Juncker, who takes up his post on 1 November, said freedom of movement of people had been a “basic principle of European cooperation” since the Treaty of Rome in 1957, which founded the European Economic Community - the forerunner of the European Union.

He said national governments could take action to address abuses of the existing rules but only if they

Jean-Claude Juncker said: “freedom of movement of people had been a “basic principle of European co-operation” since the Treaty of Rome in 1957, which founded the European Economic Community - the forerunner of the European Union.”

complied with treaty commitments.

Calls for more far-reaching changes, he added, would have to be discussed in a “friendly way” by all 28 member states and the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm.

“We have to approach this problem in an open-minded way but we cannot change the rules,” he told the BBC’s Europe editor Gavin Hewitt.

“These rules will not be changed

but what can be changed are national rules against abuses. There are abuses as far as freedom of movement is concerned but we cannot change European rules.”

Mr Juncker questioned the Conservatives’ strategy in Europe after the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, the Brussels political grouping that the Conservatives belong to, declined to endorse the new Commission in a vote on Wednesday.

MEPs voted by a large majority overall to support Mr Juncker’s new team but nine Conservative MEPs abstained, while three voted against and six in favour.

“I do want flexibility from Britain and then flexibility can be the answer from the European Union not only as far as this problem is concerned but all the problems,” Mr Juncker added.

“I took Jonathan Hill in my commission but ECR was abstaining.

Is this British coherence?”

Former Conservative cabinet minister Lord Hill was given one of the leading economic portfolios in Mr Juncker’s top team despite the UK opposing Mr Juncker’s appointment as Commission boss.

Speaking in the UK Parliament on Wednesday, Mr Cameron said: “We need to get a grip on immigration wherever it is coming from.”

Leonardo Fernandez was one of the Cuban doctors who volunteered to go to West Africa.

Ebola West Africa: Cuba leads way on medical effort CUBA has sent a second group of medical staff to West Africa to help fight the Ebola outbreak.

The 83 doctors and nurses will treat Ebola patients in Liberia and Guinea.

Another contingent of 165 Cuban healthcare professionals travelled to Sierra Leone a few weeks ago.

Cuba is now the biggest single provider of healthcare workers to the Ebola crisis in West Africa, more than the Red Cross or richer nations, the World Health Organization says.

“Cuba has provided the numbers and the people,” said Jose Luis Di Fabio, the WHO representative on the Caribbean island.

“There are more human resources from Cuba than from many, many NGOs [non-governmental organisations] put together.”

The epidemic has killed more than 4,500 people in West Africa.

The Red Cross, which is trying to tackle Ebola in Sierra Leone, has said the scale of the outbreak is so bad that it is having to retrieve more than 100 corpses a day.

“We cannot see our brothers from Africa in difficult times and remain there with our arms folded,” the Cuban Ambassador to Liberia, Jorge Lefebre Nicolas, told Reuters news agency.

A jet from the national airline Cubana carrying 51 medical personnel touched down on Wednesday morning at the Roberts International Airport outside the Liberian capital, Monrovia, Reuters reports.

Cuba has been praised for its response to the Ebola crisis, including by the United States.

Catholics bishops: No agreement on gays and lesbians CATHOLIC bishops ended a tense, two-week summit in Rome on Saturday without agreeing on how to minister to gays and lesbians or whether divorced and remarried Catholics should receive Holy Communion.

An interim report issued on Monday, and greeted with great fanfare from liberal Catholics, was heavily revised by Saturday. Sections were removed that had praised the “gifts” gays and lesbians offer the church, as well as the “precious support” same-sex partners give to one other.

Even the revised sections, though, failed to garner a two-thirds consensus from the nearly 200 bishops meeting here, revealing deep divisions in the highest levels of the Catholic Church.

The bishops were summoned

by Pope Francis to figure out how present the church’s teachings on sexuality and family life, which is seen as outdated in many parts of the world, according to polls.

But more difficult issues, especially homosexuality, eluded

Along with the 14 Iraqis killed Blackwater security also destroyed a vehicle.

An interim report issued on Monday, and greeted with great fanfare from liberal Catholics, was heavily revised by Saturday.

agreement, and led to an unusual amount of public bickering by bishops. CNN Vatican analyst John Allen compared the summit to a soap opera.

Part of the problem may have been built into the process.

The synod released the interim report, offering a “snapshot,” in the words of a church spokesman, halfway through the closed-door meetings. That report contained a

strikingly tolerant tone toward gays and lesbians, earning widespread praise from gay rights groups.

But some bishops, mainly conservatives, complained that the interim report did not accurately portray the synod’s discussions.

“Boy, does this ever need some revisions,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, who attended the summit, told CBS News on Wednesday.

Iraq Blackwater: US jury convicts four of 2007 killings A US federal jury has found four Blackwater security guards guilty of killing 14 Iraqis in a square in Baghdad in 2007.

One former guard was found guilty of murder with three others guilty of voluntary manslaughter.

A further 17 Iraqis were injured as the private contractors opened fire to clear the way for a US convoy.

The shootings sparked international outrage and a debate

over the role of defence contractors in warfare.

Prosecutors said the Blackwater guards had harboured deep hostility toward Iraqis and boasted of firing their weapons indiscriminately.

Nicholas Slatten was found guilty of murder while Paul Slough, Evan Liberty and Dustin Heard were found guilty of at least three charges of voluntary manslaughter and also face gun charges. (BBC)

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British conman pretends to be in a coma for two years to avoid standing trial A BRITISH conman pretended to be in a coma for two years to avoid standing trial for scamming $65,000 from his next door neighbour.

Alan Knight, from Swansea in South Wales, faked being in a vegetative state and forced his family to tell everyone he was a quadriplegic.

The 47-year-old’s wife, Helen, kept up the ruse by being pictured caring for her supposedly comatose husband — who claimed to have no movement from the neck down.

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relatives on vacation.

Doctors who were initially duped by Knight also reportedly spotted him eating, wiping his face and writing in his hospital bed.

Knight, who avoided appearing court twice to stand trial for scamming his elderly neighbor, was hauled before Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday.

He admitted 19 counts of forgery, fraud and theft, and will be sentenced next month.

“In my entire career this is the most calculated, long-term deception of a vulnerable, elderly neighbour I have ever seen,” Detective Paul Harry told Metro.

(NYdailynews)

UN: Reports of cluster bombs used in Ukraine are ‘extremely alarming’ THE United Nations, citing reports of cluster bombs being used by the Ukrainian government, calls the apparent use of such weapons “extremely alarming.”

Human Rights Watch issued a report Monday that cited “widespread use of cluster munitions” by government forces against proRussian rebels in southeastern Ukraine in early October.

The explosives injured dozens and killed at least six, including civilians as well as an employee of the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to HRW. “The reports of use of cluster bombs are obviously extremely alarming,” Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon, said Tuesday.

“The secretary-general reiterates his call for an end to use of these indiscriminate weapons and the importance of a world free of cluster bombs.”

Cluster munitions are rockets or bombs that hold dozens or hundreds of smaller bombs inside and are

designed to discharge over a wide area when they hit the ground, according to HRW. The dispersal area of the armaments inside is often the size of a football field and puts both combatants and civilians at risk.

The rockets that do not explode remain active and are a “lifethreatening hazard for civilians long after conflict,” the U.N. website says.

Ukraine’s envoy at the United Nations denounced such reports.

The Ukrainian army “has never used cluster munition at the ATO (antiterrorist operation) area in the Eastern Ukraine,” Yuriy Sergeyev, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations tweeted Tuesday, citing the official Ministry of Defense statement.

Investigators surveyed more than a dozen urban and rural locations during a weeklong trip in October during which they looked at dispersal of munitions and documented the unopened, malfunctioned bombs, according to the report.

“Witnesses also told us what it sounded like when the attack happened,

that it was multiple smaller explosions which is typical of a cluster munitions attack, instead of single, larger ones,” said Ole Solvang, senior researcher at Human Rights Watch.

The report added that though there is no conclusive evidence, it is likely that anti-government forces are also responsible for cluster munitions attacks.

“I think it is also an occasion to reiterate the (U.N. secretary-general’s) call for a political solution for the current crisis in Ukraine,” said Dujarric.

In recent months, the United States and the European Union have placed sanctions against Russia over its “illegal actions in Ukraine,” Obama said in September.

Kiev and the West accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of arming and supporting the pro-Russia rebels, and of sending Russian troops into Ukraine over recent months.

In 2008, over 100 countries in the United Nations signed on to ban cluster bombs, according to the U.N. website. Ukraine and Russia did not sign the agreement. (CNN)

Cameron: ‘Buck stops with me’ on foreign criminals Armed police head towards the Langevin Block on Parliament Hill.

Ottawa shootings: Soldier killing locks down city A GUNMAN shot and killed a soldier at a war memorial in Ottawa, then ran into the parliament building where he exchanged gunfire with police.

One gunman is dead, but parts of Canada’s capital remain on lockdown as police hunt for more suspects.

At a press conference, police said the situation was “ongoing” and “fluid”.

It came hours after Canada raised its terror threat level, after another soldier was killed on Monday in a hitand-run attack by a Muslim convert.

The country earlier this month announced plans to join the USled campaign of air strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq.

But there is no confirmation any of this week’s attacks are linked to IS or the new military campaign.

The latest incident began when soldiers guarding the memorial came under fire on Wednesday morning.

One gunman - said to be carrying a rifle - fired on soldiers guarding

Canada’s main war memorial and then ran into the parliament.

“Shots fired at War Memorial at 9:52am today; one person injured,” Ottawa Police tweeted.

A statement by Ottawa Police confirmed the soldier had died from his injuries.

Dozens of shots were fired inside the parliament building, Canadian MP Marc Garneau told the BBC. Canadian parliamentary waiter Alain Merizier described seeing a dark car stop outside parliament’s centre block and a driver with “a long gun” get out and run inside the entrance of the building, pursued by a parliamentary officer.

He said: “I was astonished more than frightened. You don’t have time to be afraid.”

MP John McKay described the moment the gunman attacked parliament: “There was a pop, pop, pop sound so the guards ushered us to the back of the building.

The PM said 22,000 such offenders had been deported since 2010, but that “too many obstacles” hampered the process - including human rights legislation.

But shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said “tough talk” from the government was simply “not enough”.

A report found the number of foreign prisoners in the UK had gone up. Last year £850m was spent managing them.

The National Audit Office (NAO) report found the increase in foreign national offenders (FNOs) had occurred despite a near tenfold increase in officials working on their cases.

There were 12,250 FNOs in the UK at the end of March this year, the report found.

Officials estimated that between January 2009 and March 2014, 151 left prison without being considered for deportation and one in six in the community - 760 convicted criminals - had absconded.

Addressing the issue at Prime Minister’s Questions, Mr Cameron said the government was “making progress” on a “difficult issue to get right”.

“The report is very clear that, since 2013, for the first time we’ve got a proper cross-government strategy to deal with this,” he added.

But said there remained “too many obstacles in the way in terms of

David Cameron has said the “buck stops with me” when it comes to deporting foreign criminals from the UK.

human rights legislation that we need to change”.

Taking an urgent House of Commons question, Home Secretary Theresa May said the issue had “beset successive governments”.

She said the main problem the government faced was around “litigation” - saying appeals by offenders had increased by 28%.

“The countless appeals and re-appeals lodged by criminals attempting to cheat the system cost

us all money and are an affront to British justice,” she said.

And pointing the finger at the previous Labour administration, she said the Home Office “did not prioritise the removal of foreign national offenders before 2005”.

However, shadow home secretary Ms Cooper said fewer foreign criminals were being deported each year than in 2010 - despite the prime minister labelling it a “major priority”. (BBC)

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October 25 - 31, 2014

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

Service Coordinator required to conduct a range of activities including vacation planning and aerobic services. The applicant must speak fluent English and be capable of maintaining a website and other social media outlets, and also have experience coordinating accommodation and activity options across the islands. The applicant must be formally trained in a variety of fitness disciplines including Yoga and Pilates, provide their own vehicle, and must be willing to work alone for extended hours including early mornings, late evenings & weekends.

Send resume to info@amphibioustravel.com before 28th October.

Job starts in November 2014 with a starting salary of $400/week.

10508

FOR SALE

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ELITE GAMING

DIVA’S BEAUTY SALON

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

October 25 - 31, 2014

HELP WANTED Counter Server

10519

contact: 342-4317

BAR 2 Cosmetologist TENDER To work 6 days Repairman TO WORK 5 DAYS is looking for

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour contact: 941-4440 10496

per week salary $250.00 per week.

A WEEK. SALARY: $6.50 PER HOUR.

CONTACT: 331-6076

contact: 442-0750

Currently hiring FT & PT positions for Counter Server.

Hours include daytime, evening, weekend and holidays.

Applicant must be outgoing, trustworthy, willing to learn, take direction from superiors. Fluent reading and writing in English is mandatory. Duties include serving customers, some food prep work, cashiering and cleaning counters and tables. Prior experience preferred but not mandatory - a great attitude will prevail! Belongers need only apply.

Applications should be submitted online at momentous. bamboohr.com/jobs or in person at Neptune Crt. Upstairs at (Momentous Ltd.) during business hours (10 am - 3 pm).

10492

10489

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

Tire

IS LOOKING FOR

10488

Babysitter/ Domestic

Grace Bay, Providenciales

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

the largest readership in the turks & caicos BRITISH ATLANTIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (BAFSL)-(In Administration)

ANNOUNCEMENT Pursuant to an order of the Supreme Court of The Turks and Caicos Islands on 25 March 2014, Joseph.P.Connolly and David Walker (the "administrators") of PricewaterhouseCoopers were appointed as administrators of BAFSL. The Financial Services Commission has filed with the Supreme Court of the Turks & Caicos Islands a petition for the winding up of BAFSL. The petition is scheduled to be heard on 6 November 2014.

The administrators have determined that the offices of BAFSL will close for collection of premiums from 24 October 2014 until the outcome of the petition is known.

The Administrators propose to hold a meeting of Policyholders (the "Meeting") at 2pm on Monday 3 November 2014 in order to address Policyholders' questions in person regarding the liquidation petition.

The Meeting will be hosted at the Regent Palms, Providenciales.

The Meeting will only be available to Policyholders. Those wishing to attend will be required to email joseph.p.connolly@tc.pwc.com or confirm by phone 946-4373 by 4pm on Friday 31 October 2014 (the "Cut-Off Time") the names of attendee who will be representing the policyholder and the policy number If you have any queries with regards to the above procedures please contact joseph.p.connolly@tc.pwc.com as soon as possible.

Please note that there will be a limit of one attendee per Policyholder and that on entrance to the Meeting attendees will be required to provide proof of identity (for example passport or photo driving licence) and sign the below statement (which will be provided on the day) confirming that the party they represent is a current Policyholder.

For those policyholders unable to attend a copy of the presentation to policyholders from the meeting will be available by email on Tuesday 4 November 2014. Those policyholders who wish to receive a copy should register their interest with the contacts listed above and details of their email address.

Statement to be signed for entry to the meeting: "I [name of attendee] confirm that I represent [name of Policyholder (the "Policyholder") and that the Policyholder is current I further confirm that I am authorized to make the above declaration."

Signed By J.P.Connolly On behalf of the Administrators 10550

CORPORATE SALES/ ACCOUNT MANAGER The Corporate Sales/Account Manager is responsible for maintaining and retaining all existing Corporate Business as well as securing new sales for Islandcom products and services to business, government and other key individuals or accounts in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Corporate Sales/ Account Manager must meet and preferably exceed established sales quotas and goals on a monthly basis and must be available on a 24/7 basis to deal with Customer issues and questions.

Job Requirements

• University degree or Associates degree in Business, sales or marketing; or equivalent experience • Minimum 5 years related experience in telecommunications sales or marketing to business customers, billing procedures; customer care expertise and back office technical skills • Excellent written and spoken English language communication skills; other languages a plus • Self starter with excellent team work skills and ability to work independently and without supervision • Computer literate including full command of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Other required knowledge

• Mathematics –knowledge of arithmetic, statistics, and their applications are required • Sales and marketing-knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products and services. This includes sales strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales measurement systems. Ability to solve telecommunication device problems and understand the functionality of telecommunication device without always relying on customer care. To continuously improve knowledge and abilities in this area.

• Must be available and accessible on a 24/7 basis to respond to Customer issues and queries • Administration and management- knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic sales planning and time management.

• Economic and Accounting- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

For example- calculating measuring commissions, gross sales, cost of sales, net profit, customer credits, etc.

Please submit all application to:

Islandcom Telecommunications Ltd. Graceway House, Unit A-108 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI Fax: (649) 941-8199 Email: cv@islandcom.tc

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS A & G ELECTRICAL Is looking for a

CARIBBEAN CRUSIN

Is looking for a

Domestic Worker/

Housekeeper Electrician Applicant must be able to carry 200lbs or more to work 6 days per week salary $5 per hour.

Contact: 247-5036 or email: dtaylor@swannlaw.tc 10545

RHONDDA’S BEAUTY SALON

contact: 231-4619

10494

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

Is looking for the following full and part-time positions:

Captains North & Middle Tour Guides First Mates Contact: 231-4191 or drop off resumes and cover letters at the Blue Haven Boathouse

IS SEEKING

is seeking to employ a

QUALIFIED SENIOR MANAGER

Nail

Technician applicant must possess qualifications and four years experience salary will commensurate with qualifications fax your resumes to:

649-946-4445

10537

• Must have twenty-five years experience in the tourism/ travel industry to manage relationships with tour operators/ wholesalers, online travel agents and the like.

• The candidate must have extensive experience managing hotels and hospitality related businesses such as a destination management company, property management systems, accounting, creative advertising, and public relations.

• Applicant must speak fluent English with knowledge of two other languages preferable Italian and French • First degree in tourism related courses

Interested candidates should send their resumes and covering letter to: McKnights email: peter@mcknights.tc 10554

Is seeking applicants to fill the following positions:

• Bartenders $6.00 per hour • Barmaids/ Waitresses $5.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

KPW CONSTRUCTION • Labourers • Carpenters • Gardeners

Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary negotiable

10546

TOURISM/HOSPITALITY-RELATED COMPANY

DOLPHINS SPORTS BAR CARIBBEAN CAFÉ INDIAN PLAZA

TDMG CONCORDIA is seeking applicants to fill the following position:

Labourer • Belongers only need apply • Must be willing to work extended hours Salary is negotiable

Fax: 649-941-8388 Application deadline is November 1st, 2014

Contact: 331-6364

STORE CLERK Store Clerk needed to work in North Caicos Monday to Saturday. Must have valid driver’s license and should have own transportation.

Must speak fluent English. $5.00 per hour.

Contact Mr. Holton Williams phone # 946-7358/946-7084 or Labour Department, Phone # 946-4245.

10544

ISLAND DREAM WORKS – A MILLWORK COMPANY Is looking for the following applicants:

2 C & C OPERATORS

• Applicant must have a minimum of 8 years experience in the technical application and programming of different C&C routers • Must have a vast experience with manufacture construction and installation of high end wood work products • Must be able to read auto cad drawings

2 WOOD CARVERS

• Applicant must have a minimum of 8 years experience in the preparation of all types of hard wood • Must be able to perform various styles of wood carvings

CABINET CARPENTER

• Applicant must have a minimum of 8 years experience in high end woodworking, joinery, cabinet making, furniture and stairway making

FURNITURE PAINTER SPECIALIST

• Applicant must have minimum of 8 years experience in preparation and painting furniture, cabinets, doors, windows and other wood work materials.

• Must be able to perform various styles of painting and texturing to produce existing formulas and carry quality control procedures

LABOURER

• Applicant must have the ability to work around wood work machinery will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the building, stocking of shelves and other duties that may be assigned

Contact: 649-241-2750

10555

GENEVA JOAZIL

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SALES!!!

Due to change of season we are selling lots of items at discount prices. Towels, curtains, bathroom sets, bathroom coordinates, napkins, cups and glasses, canisters, mixing bowls, serving trays and much more for your house.

10543

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

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10512

October 25 - 31, 2014

PRITON DEVELOPMENT LTD.

CABANA BAR AT OCEAN CLUB

NORTHWEST POINT RESORT

SEEKS

Inventory Controller

Is currently interviewing for the position of:

is looking to fill the following positions:

Front Desk Clerk/ Supervisor – $8.00 per hour

• Must have at least 5 years experience. Must have good knowledge of construction and construction equipment and must be familiar with ordering procedures.

• Must be able to work on holidays, must be able and willing to work with a large team.

• Salary is based on experience

Kitchen Helper – $6.00 per hour

Contact: 432-0221

RESTAURANT MANAGER Job requirements and responsibilities: • Must have 5 years experience in supervising and managing kitchen and wait personnel • Excellent communication, organizational, people management and customer service skills Absolutely Required • Menu planning, inventory and scheduling experience is a must • Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays • POS proficient Salary based at $45,000 with possible performance incentives Please submit CV to Ocean Club East Front Desk

HORIZON CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Is looking for a

is looking for 2

Finishing Mechanics

Domestic Worker

Duties: Drywall, framing, door installing, finishing carpentry, painting Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $10.00 per hour.

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

Contact: 241-4061

10528

Must be willing to work 6 days per week including weekends and public holidays.

Interested persons should be dependable and send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034 C/o Alliance Realty Ltd. 10490

HARTMAN HANDFIELD

October 25 - 31, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

10542

34 CLASSIFIEDS

contact: 649-946-5414

10557

10560

ADVERTISEMENT OF WINDING UP PETITION Petition No. W- 1/14 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

Seven Stars is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the position outlined below.

The ideal candidate must possess experience in a luxury resort environment, as well as a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor with a strong command of the English language (oral and written). Salary is based on education, experience and qualifications.

IN THE MATTER OF BRITISH ATLANTIC FINANCIAL SERVICES (IN ADMINISTRATION) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE (CAP. 122)

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

B E T W E E N:

The Food & Beverage Director will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all F&B and catering operations in a multi-outlet environment consisting of fine and casual dining - breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will be responsible for maintaining profitable operations without sacrificing our high standard of food and quality. The F&B Director will be responsible for business development and retention, and for maintaining payroll and revenue targets.

The successful candidate will be sociable and outgoing, and have the ability to manage the discerning guest while delivering superior customer service. Must be professional in demeanor and delivery. Exceptional communication skills are a must. This position is a member of the resort’s senior leadership team. Excellent organization and follow through is required, as is prior Caribbean experience.

To be successful in this role, the following requirements must be met: • 5-7 years F&B management experience overseeing multiple outlets in a five-star Caribbean resort along with culinary experience to Executive Chef level.

• Relevant culinary degree experience and education, with a strong background in food service • Thorough knowledge of F&B standards and practices within a luxury resort environment • Excellent knowledge of fine dining, wines and wine service • Proven leader with exceptional supervisory skills, including the ability to motivate, train and develop staff • Sales, marketing and budgeting expertise, including scheduling and food/labour costing • Working knowledge of MS Office, Visual One and Infogenises • References required Closing Date: November 7, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Petitioner - and BRITISH ATLANTIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD. (IN ADMINISTRATION) Respondent A Petition to wind up the above-named company whose registered number is 013159/O/L of P.O. Box 408, No. 8 Eden Court, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, presented on 22 October 2014 by Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission of Harry E. Francis Building, P O Box 173, Pond Street, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands will be heard at the Supreme Court, Dr. Malcolm’s Building, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands on Date: Time:

6 November 2014 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the petition can be heard).

At the above hearing, the Court may: (1) make the winding-up order applied for; (2) dismiss the petition; (3) adjourn the hearing conditionally; (4) adjourn the hearing unconditionally; (5) make an interim order; (6) make any other order it thinks fit.

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 or its Attorney by 4:00 p.m. on 5 November 2014.

Suitably qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to Seven Stars Resort at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration. Candidates must possess relevant skills, experience, and a clean police record.

The Petitioner’s Attorney is MILLER • SIMONS • O'SULLIVAN of Regent House West, Regent Village, P.O. Box 260, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED

Dated the 22nd day of October 2014 10549

10551

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Hours include daytime, evening, weekend and holidays.

Applicant must be outgoing, trustworthy, willing to learn, take direction from superiors. Fluent reading and writing in English is mandatory. Duties include serving customers, some food prep work, cashiering and cleaning counters and tables. Prior experience preferred but not mandatory - a great attitude will prevail! Belongers need only apply.

Remuneration based on experience – commencing $40k per annum. Belongers only need apply.

Is looking for a

10539

Professional Massage Therapists needed

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $9.00 per hour.

10510

contact: 331-0221

10500

Is looking for the following persons:

2 green keepers 2 laboUrers Contact: 649-331-9854

Must have a minimum of 3 years experience application can be emailed to: greatfulleperministries@hotmail.com or im.macula@hotmail.com 10562

Job Opportunity A senior litigation solicitor is required for a busy firm based in Providenciales.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least ten years pqe in appropriate litigation disciplines - commercial, corporate, construction, insolvency, negligence, property, admiralty/marine and related matters. Excellent communication skills and ability to manage files and work independently is essential, together with the requisite experience in preparation of cases to instruct counsel and direct client relationships. Experience in mediation/A.D.R. will be considered an advantage as will experience as MLRO / MLCO. Knowledge of legal IT systems and networks is desirable.

10538

10561

THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ORDINANCE (CAP. 73)

MUDJIN BAR AND GRILL, BLUE HORIZON RESORT MIDDLE CAICOS

THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ORDINANCE (CAP. 73) REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990

CHEF

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR OUTLINE DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION

and health regulations pertaining to food storage, preparation and service • Responsible for meeting payroll budget • Work schedule is determined by the GM and normally consists of ten or more hours per day, five or more days per week

An application, PR #12031, by SUNSET POINT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. for the development of a two hundred and fifty (250) key hotel/ condominium building with two hundred and fifty (250) bedrooms, reception and conference building, spa building, gym and retail stores, three restaurants, associated parking, two pools, rooftop patio and lounge, and landscaping, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on Block #60900, Parcel #258, Leeward going through, Providenciales.

10511

Job Requirements: • at least 1 year experience as a Chef • prior experience working in the Caribbean and remote locations is a must • able to reside full-time on Middle Caicos and or provide own transportation • perform duties as necessary e.g. special orders, buffet presentations, VIP parties, wedding and promotions • excellent culinary training skills • strong verbal and written communication skills • able to maintain cost controls and adhere to budgeting guidelines • must be extremely polished and have a professional demeanor If you want to be a part of this culinary team then we want to hear from you

CV/ Resumes accepted by email only contact: reservations@bhresort.com

Evangelist

Please send application in writing by email to the HR manager at bdw@gtclaw.com or fax to 242-328-1069

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities: • Communicate directly with resort GM and employees • Select, train and manage kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment and safety measures • Schedule employees in accordance with business activity and labor budget • Must have own tools to perform assigned duties • Know all menu items and be able to assist and train other employees • To test and develop recipes that distinguishes the culinary offerings of the restaurant • Maintain compliance with government

contact: 244-1821

Senior Litigation Solicitor

OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

• The desired candidate must be a strong leader and effective communicator • Must efficiently delegate tasks to the staff, pay great attention to detail, make quick decisions under pressure and be patient when dealing with staff and customers • Directly in charge of: food costs and procurement, special functions, daily menu and maintaining quality standards

10489

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

Is seeking a full time

Salary: Commission

Send your resume and copy of your diploma to: m.noel. masso@gmail.com

Applications should be submitted online at momentous. bamboohr.com/jobs or in person at Neptune Crt. Upstairs at (Momentous Ltd.) during business hours (10 am - 3 pm).

labourer

GREATFUL LEPER MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC.

• Knowledge of Swedish Massage required.

• Knowledge of Deep Tissue and other various modalities preferred.

• Minimum 2 years experience in the field of desired position, preferably in a 4 or 5 star hotel.

• Available to work 6 days a week/7 hours a day.

• Fluency in English and French

Manager/ Supervisor

Is looking for a

Currently hiring FT & PT positions for Counter Server

Experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal required to act as Paralegal/Professional Support Executive to a commercial litigation team. At least 5 years prior experience working in a commercial litigation environment is required. Candidates must also have a Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law as well as having passed the Legal Professional Course or equivalent. A Master’s Degree in law will be a distinct advantage. Must demonstrate experience and knowledge of having dealt independently with all matters relating to contentious practice, litigation, employment law dispute resolution and alternative dispute resolution. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Must have vehicle and clean driving record. The applicant must be able to work overtime when required due to case urgency. References will be required.

UNITED MANUFACTURER

H & C CONSTRUCTION

Counter Server Grace Bay, Providenciales

EXPERIENCED SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL WANTED

Apply to the HR Manager Email: bdw@gtclaw.com Fax: 242-328-1069

CLASSIFIEDS 35

10521

October 25 - 31, 2014

Anyone wishing to make representations concerning this application may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Downtown, Town Center Mall, Providenciales within 28 days of publication of this notice.

10532

October 25 - 31, 2014

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Qualifications:

• Culinary degree from recognized culinary institution • Previous remote island, and international experience • Minimum of ten years of industry and culinary management at a senior level in 5 star hotels • Previous experience with control of food and labor cost, menu development, and pricing and development of culinary team preferred.

• Ability to communicate in a second European language is an asset.

Chief Financial Officer

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

contact: 946-4411

contact: 241-3077

WALKIN FUEL Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

contact: 941-4411

AGNES SWANN is looking for a

Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and profitability analysis.

Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

Knowledge of Quickbooks or other accounting software Language skills: English, French, Spanish and Dutch

Is looking for a

To work 5 days per week salary $10.00 per hour.

contact: 231-4845

CHARLES FULFORD STUBBS Is looking for a

domestic domestic worker Toworker work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 246-4769

10520

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

WARD CONSTRUCTION

labourer Electrician

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

Requirements:

contact: 247-9433

BAY BISTRO RESTAURANT is looking for the following positions:

Labourer Dishwasher

Must be willing to work 6 days per week including nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary $6.00 per hour.

Please submit CV to:

TRAIL ENTERPRISES Unit J101, The Regent Village Gracebay Road, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone: 649-941-7886 Email: infor@trail.tc

To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.

Gardener laboUrer 10526

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service • Plans menus for all food outlets in the Hotel.

• Schedules and coordinates the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.

• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.

• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.

• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.

• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.

• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.

• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met.

• Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings.

• Consults with the Food & Beverage Director about food production aspects of special events being planned.

• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.

• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.

• Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.

• Interacts with food and beverage management to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests.

• In conjunction with F&B management team, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.

• Evaluates products to assure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met.

• Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology.

• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.

• Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.

is looking for a

10527

Summary of Responsibilities:

Is looking for a

10534

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for all food production including those used for restaurants, banquet, and wedding functions. You will oversee the development of menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. The Executive Chef will develop and monitor food and labor budget for the department, maintain highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

STAVANO A. ROPER

10533

Executive Chef

SHERLOCK WALKIN

10523

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10552

contact: 432-2355 10522

October 25 - 31, 2014

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C & J CONSULTANCY SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients:

Union Barber Shop

The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS PROS Is looking for a

Sales Person New Hope Baptist Church

Maison Creole/ Lucy M. Lee

Sales Clerk 10531

Contact: 347-6642

RODNEY JEAN is looking for a

Carpenter To work 5 days per week salary based on commission.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College is seeking bids for Janitorial Services to Clean and Maintain the Exterior of the Grand Turk Campus, Lighthouse Road BIDS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, LIGHTHOUSE ROAD AND SHOULD REACH NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014

contact: 244-0065

10524

Music Teacher

WARD’S CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

TERM

The contract shall be for one (1) calendar year from the commencement date, excluding the month of August when the campus will be closed for Summer holidays.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR

1. The Contractor shall diligently and thoroughly perform all cleaning services in the exterior of the Turks & Caicos Islands Community College as specified on this contract.

labourer labourer To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 231-6601

10513

contact: 343-6154

10503

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

3. The contractor shall agree to indemnity the TCICC against all liability for accidents and injuries to workers which may occur on its premises in carrying out regular cleaning duties 4. The contractor shell provide cleaning services from Monday to Friday at TCICC and shall diligently and thoroughly perform all cleaning services on a daily basis as follows:

SUPPLY OF MATERIALS

The Contractor agrees to provide all cleaning materials including lawn mowers, rakes, cutlasses, garbage bags, and any other material as are necessary to keep the compound clean. a) Clean and keeping continuously clean the entire compound including the car parks and gate areas. b) Ensure that the compound is free from overgrown bush and debris at all times. c) Ensure that all grass; bush and all trees and plants are kept trimmed and tidy at all times on the entire compound. d) Ensure that refuse is regularly deposited at the collection points on the compound or taken to the public dump site. e) Provide all materials for cleaning including lawn mowers, cutlasses, rakes, garbage bags, and any other sundry material as are necessary to keep the outside meticulously clean and tidy.

Richmond Hill Preparatory School Needs a

trained primary school teacher

Description: Network Administrator

Network Administrator Job Purpose: The Network Administrator maintains computing environment by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance, advising the President on needs of the institution and assisting the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students with network and technological uses where necessary.

With more than five years’ experience. Interested persons should.

Network Administrator Job Duties:

10502

contact the principal at 946-4958

Domestic Worker Needed to perform household duties and care for two children. Must be able to live in, $5.00 per hour.

• Establishes network specifications by conferring with and advising all users; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.

• Establishes network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls.

• Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; referring network problems to outside vendors where and when necessary.

• Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation.

Prepares users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.

• Upgrades network by conferring with vendors; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.

• Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets to the CFO. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Protects the institution’s by keeping all information confidential.

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Skills/Qualifications: Network Performance Tuning, LAN Knowledge, Network Design and Implementation, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Multi-tasking, Coordination, Technical Understanding and zeal.

Salary starts at $36,708.00 - $ 39,192.00 Per Year

10505

Please call 345 8833

2. The contractor shall take all reasonable precaution to ensure that all persons employed by it shall be efficient, sober and honest.

All Resumes must be addressed to the Human Resource Officer.

October 25 - 31, 2014

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Full time Spa Receptionist/ Retail

THE WINE CELLAR is seeking to hire a

SALES CLERK/ INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Is looking for a

We are looking for the best experienced guest services professional with a solid sales experience. One year previous experience in similar environment, fluent in English and French, available to work 6 days/week.

The Sales Clerk/ Inventory Specialist is responsible for receiving and selling merchandise, verifying and tracking inventory, investigating variances and discrepancies and ensuring data is accurately captured in the POS and Counterpoint respectively Duties include: • Proficiency with MS Office software with emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook • Knowledgeable of counterpoint inventory system • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment with minimal supervision • Create excel spreadsheets and word for inventory purposes • Post and maintain all records of transfers for wine and non alcoholic products from wholesale and retail • Maintain accurate inventory levels as defined by management • Enter data into counterpoint on a daily basis and transferred between wholesale and retail • Upload, post and reconcile inventory counts into Counterpoint daily • Perform physical recounts and maintain accurate knowledge of inventory counts • Must have at least 3-4 years experience and excellent knowledge about wine and spirits • Salary range based on qualifications and experience

Send resume to: discount@tciway.tc

DAVIS CONSTRUCTION

painter To work 5 days per week salary $10.00 per hour.

Salary

Base salary + commission on retail sales

Send resume to: m.noel.masso@gmail.com

10499

SUNSET PHARMACY

contact: 232-5420

10516

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VENARD HANDFIELD Is looking for a

10547

IS LOOKING FOR

PHARMACIST LaboUrer WORK 6 NEEDED DAYSTO PER To work 5 days WEEK. per week salary Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

The Windsong resort is seeking a suitable qualified applicant to fill the following position:

Housekeeping Supervisor

10518

CONTACT: 941-5137

$5.00 per hour

contact: 332-6614

10497

GILBERT AQUINO is looking for a

Domestic Worker

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily cleaning of assigned rooms, bathrooms, corridor areas and public areas to the highest standards.

• Investigate complaints regarding housekeeping service and equipment, and takes corrective action • Conduct orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.

• Analyze inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies • Evaluate records to forecast department personnel requirements • Make recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation • Prepare reports concerning room occupancy, payroll, and department expenses • Manage a stock control and ordering system to ensure availability of stock and cost control to maintain costs to a minimum • Note: This position will require cleaning and preparing owner and VIP suites as needed and instructed

To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour

contact: 231-0670

10556

SKYLINE DISTRIBUTORS LTD. /SKY INDUSTRIES IS LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION;

All interested applicants, please send resumes to PO Box 762.

Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

Requirements:

OFFICE MANAGER

• Minimum of 5 years in a housekeeping role with at least 3 years in a supervisory role • Ability to work under pressure and resolve problems • Knowledge of housekeeping software application is a plus • Excellent attention to detail • Effective in motivating a team to meet the expected standard of the resort • Must be efficient in Microsoft office • Excellent written and communication skills • A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills • Strong morals and ethics • Clean police record Other Positions Available: • Housekeeper • Houseman • Pool and Beach Attendant • Butler

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, assumes the most senior responsibility for all aspects of the business. This individual will be recruiting staff, performing office and administrative functions, promoting the business activities, customer interaction, vendor relationships. Must have a vehicle, valid drivers’ license and be willing to work holidays and weekends. 4 year college degree with a related field, 5+ years’ experience in a business of this nature or similar to. Safety & occupational health certificate is required. Strong computer/ POS, organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented, excellent communication skills, cooperative attitude, hands on work ethic. Salary: $31,000 + per annum, depending on experience.

STORE CLERK

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, assumes responsibility for all aspects of purchasing and import documentation on international purchases for the Operations, including: costs of goods analysis to comply with budgets, maximizing revenues through price negotiations, maintain inventory and stock control, communicate between management and suppliers on shortages and order fulfillment, coordinate deliveries and shipments, receive and unload shipments, ability to multi task and work under pressure within a fast-paced work environment. Strong negotiation, mathematical, analytical and communication skills. Must have a vehicle, valid drivers’ license and be willing to work holidays and weekends. 5+ year’s experience in procurement. Strong computer/POS organizational and analytical skills. Salary: $24,000 + per annum, depending on experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years in the specialized field • Excellent written and communication skills • Must be willing to work holidays and weekends • Only qualified applicant will be called in for an interview

Please drop your resume at the Windsong resort

contact: 345-7959

SALARY: $6.00 PER WEEK

10487

FISHERMAN

10553

10493

October 25 - 31, 2014

ELITE GAMING Is looking for a

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MERCEDES BEAUTY SALON

ER CONSTRUCTION LTD Providenciales Telephone 333-1199

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

Is looking for a

Salon Technician Helper To work 6 days To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 243-4272

contact: 346-9905

10515

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PRITON DEVELOPMENT LTD. SEEKS

SITE SUPERVISOR

CARPENTER/ FINISH CARPENTER Salary starts at $8.00 per hour.

10452

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE Deadline: Salary:

5th November, 2014 T37 $48,600.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

MAGIC SCISSORS AND PRESSINGS

The incumbent in this position is required to assist the Commissioner of Revenue, to implement current Revenue policies of Government through the efficient and effective operations of the Revenue Unit.

Is looking for a

INTERPRETER

LOCATION: Providenciales Deadline: 5th November, 2014 Salary: T1-T9 $15,720-18,600.00 per annum

Must have at least 8 years experience. Applicant must have good knowledge of construction. Must have good managerial skills and able to handle problems swiftly and amicably.

Must be able to work on holidays, must be able and willing to lead a large construction team.

Salary is based on experience.

Domestic Worker

Interested persons should be dependable and should send applications via fax at (649) 941-4034. C/o Alliance Realty Ltd. Deadline for application is October 21st 2014.

contact: 342-5450

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

10529

10485

The following vacancies currently exists within the Turks and Caicos Islands Public Service

JOB SUMMARY:

The Interpreter (Spanish/ Creole), functions as a multifaceted, multi lingual bridge, and is a strong part of the National AIDS Programme’s progressive HIV/AIDS and STI combat strategy. The officer will be responsible for field/ community prevention and mobilization activities with emphasis on the Spanish/ Creole population as it relates to the plans and programs of the National AIDS Program.

Porter

LOCATION: Providenciales Deadline: 5th November, 2014 Salary: $7.65 per hour or $ 596.70 fortnightly JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will provide support services to the Mortuary Department personnel. The job holder will be responsible to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, and the transferring of supplies.

Porter

LOCATION: Providenciales Deadline: 5th November, 2014 Salary: $7.65 per hour or $ 596.70 fortnightly

Pelican Bay Restaurant and Bar is situated on Grace Bay Beach at the Luxury AllSuite Royal West Indies Resort. Pelican Bay delights guests with exceptional all-day dining; an outstanding variety dinner menu; and the most delectable breakfast and Sunday Brunch

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will provide support services to the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, and transferring supplies and materials.

Line/Cook

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER (TEMPORARY)

• Must have 10 years Culinary Experience • Knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety, menu planning, managing and scheduling staff, • Prep food for Breakfast/lunch /dinner • Ability to understand menus follow recipes, basic sauces/ butchery. High level of food hygiene is • required.

• Must be willing to scrub, clean, mop, floors walls and equipment

LOCATION: Deadline: DURATION: Salary:

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for the enforcement of Public and Environmental Health regulations and sanitation standards concerned with the residential and work environment, food-handling and hygiene, solid and liquid waste management and port health.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Public Health Nurse (Temporary)

The successful applicant should posses a minimum of 5 years experience in the field including • Applicant must be able to host and execute banquets up to 150 • Responsible for the selection of wines as costing and menu print • Use of micros POS system, Applicant should be able to both operate and program the POS. • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; developing and implementing disaster plans; maintaining security and sprinkler systems, parking lot and walkways.

• Maintains ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.

LOCATION: Deadline: DURATION: SALARY:

Turks and Caicos Islands 5th November, 2014 Five (5) months TNF 14 – TNF 19 $25,200.00 - $27,060.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate in this position will be required to deliver effective comprehensive primary health care services focused on disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance in the clinic, homes and communities through the utilization of the nursing process.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER – TRAINING

- Grand Turk (Deadline: November 5th, 2014) T54 $51,300.00 per annum The incumbent in this position will be responsible for organizing and conducting training for the Public Sector. Also the role will manage the training process from design to evaluation to ensure that the necessary skills are developed among staff in order to drive productivity and to achieve organizational goals.

10501

For more information on job descriptions, please contact info@pelicanbaytci.com or 431-1689. Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status

Grand Turk and Providenciales 5th November, 2014 Five (5) Months T22 $2,245.00 per month plus allowances

Interested persons are asked to visit www.gov.tc for job details and application procedure

October 25 - 31, 2014

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PALM MANGEMENT

CABANA BAR AT OCEAN CLUB

Is looking for a

is looking for a qualified, experience applicants for the position of:

Food & Beverage Director

Please contact: 649-441-3466 for an appointment or interview

This position is responsible for managing all activities of the Food & Beverage Departments for the organization. The daily operation of vessel’s Beverage Sales Operation including the effective administration, supervision and execution of programs consistent with the company standards and goals of providing excellent service while generating maximum revenue.

Housekeeper To work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 432-0221

Y.A.3.B. CONSULTANCY SERVICES acting on behalf of our clients J.C. WALKIN

Sales Clerk $6.00 per hour

Waitress $6.00 per hour

Essential duties include but not limited to: Directs the activities of restaurant service personnel, Bartenders, Beverage Attendants, Host/Hostess. Directs and ensures the implementation and execution of corporate policies and procedures. Controls, measures and reports Outlet sales performance on a daily basis and takes required corrective action to ensure operations are in accordance with the company standards and objectives. Creates new opportunities and maximizes existing ones to generate extra revenue. Maximizes profitability by increasing turnover (revenue and covers). Ensures that department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are strictly controlled. Recommends measures to control/reduce costs. Works closely with the Controller and provisioning in regards to inventory taking, cost control, loading, ordering and storing. Ensures that all bars are counted after each shift and investigates discrepancies. Assures correct pouring and ensures proper void handling. Requirements: College or University degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred. International equivalent suffices. 4-6 years restaurant operational management experience in 4/5 star hotels, restaurants.

Fluent in English, both verbal and written. A second language is preferred. Experience in managing a large multi-national staff. Extensive knowledge of varying brands and quality of liquors. Knowledge of new and old world wines including food and wine pairing. Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate the preparation of drink recipes.

Ability to investigate and solve guest complaints, follow up and meet/exceed guest expectations. Extensive knowledge of Micros POS and Opera

M & A CLEANING SERVICES Cleaner $6.00 per hour

PROVO ENTERTAINING

J.C. BEAUTY SALON

Nail Technician $6.00 per hour

KENNETH MCDONALD HALL Laborer $6.00 per hour

CLEVINSON LIGHTBOURNE Domestic Worker $5.50 per hour

JONATHAN & ELIZABETH SWANN North Caicos Farmer $5.50 per hour

Contact: 649-344-4540

10506

Decco (TCI) Ltd

Project Director Decco (TCI) Ltd. has a requirement for a professionally qualified and experienced Project Director to join our team for the construction of a high quality, condominium resort development project in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI.

Chef de Cuisine

The Chef de Cuisine will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. The Chef must have the ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service is essential to success in this role. Previous experience with control food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing and development of culinary team preferred. The ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree with four or more years of industry and culinary management experience. Caribbean experience an asset.

The Project Director will be responsible and accountable for the overall management, control and administration of a new project, and the construction team, from mobilization to the successful completion and hand over of the Works. Such responsibility and accountabilities will include: • • • • • • • • • •

Jr Sous Chef

Report directly to the Sous Chef. The position is responsible for assisting kitchen personnel and all related culinary activities; assist in the estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; assist in the selection and developing of recipes; assist in establishing presentation technique and quality standards; assist in planning and pricing menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen. Must have the ability to work in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services are essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate should possess an associate’s degree or related culinary degree with two or more years of industry and culinary management experience.

Mobilization and site establishment; Master Schedule and progress reporting; Procurement; Value and Cost reporting; Overall contract administration; Change management and co-ordination; Document Control; Oversight of project health and safety procedures; Oversight of site based QA/QC systems; Oversight of works testing, commissioning and hand over.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will require a proven track record in similar projects and a combination of knowledge, skills and experience, as follows: • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Building Construction discipline.

• Minimum 15 - 20 years post-graduation experience in Project/Construction, with at least 10 years spent in Management at a senior level.

• Chartered member of an internationally recognized engineering or building professional institution.

• Demonstrated financial management and control experience including cost and value reporting.

• Extensive experience in the successful completion of high quality hotels and/ or condominium resort developments in the Caribbean region.

• Strong team building and leadership skills and capabilities.

• Salary based on experience.

Cook

2-3 years experience as kitchen helper or cook in luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant.

Able to speak & read English, follow directions consistently, good attendance, good hygiene, likes to cook.

Servers

10507

Provide guests with food and beverage service – restaurant, bar, room service, beach & pool. Able to work on feet all day, good math skill, experience in fine dining service an asset.

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com

essential • Physically able to carry/ handle heavy items • Must have clean police record Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers Wage commensurate with experience

10509

Gansevoort Turks + Caicos is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

The successful applicant must possess the following skills and experience: • Must have 5 years experience • Food Safety Certificate or equivalent • Must be willing to work holidays and weekends on a flexible schedule • Ability to speak English is

10540

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR DISHWASHER AND BUS PERSON

Written applications with personal details and a full current resume showing education, qualifications and career experience to date should be sent by facsimile to (649) 946 4663 and no later than 27 October 2014.

10505

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October 25 - 31, 2014

Sports Interational

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WICB in danger of being suspended from ICC THE ICC board will meet on November 10 with the implications of West Indies’ abandonment of their tour of India certain to dominate discussions.

While the ICC has released a statement expressing a hope “the matter will be resolved amicably”, it appears that the potential consequences for the WICB could be catastrophic if the ICC’s rules are applied to the letter.

The worst case scenario is not only that WICB could see its participation fees for the 2015 World Cup reallocated to the BCCI whether West Indies are involved or not, but it could also face suspension from the ICC. However, since this

series was based on a bilateral agreement, the ICC can only take action if the BCCI lodges a complaint with it.

“The International Cricket Council said on Wednesday it was concerned with the dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the West Indies Cricket Board, and was closely monitoring the developments arising from the recently cancelled tour of India,” an ICC statement, issued on Wednesday, said. “The ICC hopes that the matter will be resolved amicably, but clarified that, unless the matter is otherwise referred to it, it does not have the power to intervene

in disputes resulting from a bilateral FTP tour.”

The BCCI, while it has made no specific mention of lodging any claim for damages, has already intimated it will take legal action against the WICB after West Indies abandoned their tour of India after the fourth ODI. They were due to have played five ODIs, one Twenty20 and three Tests as part of the tour. While Sri Lanka have stepped in to fill the void with a five-match ODI series (ESPNcricinfo understands the ECB were also approached with a view to replacing West Indies), the BCCI’s claims for damages, if lodged, could be around $65 million.

Qualified Pharmacy Technician - Must have pharmacy technician qualification from a recognized college, including 1 year of classroom based learning.

- 3 years post qualification experience in a busy pharmacy.

- CXC grade 1 or 2 or equivalent in maths, English and science.

- Will be required to pass a pharmacy technician exam paper as part of interview process.

- Duties will include accurate dispensing, use of dispensary software, maintenance of pharmacy stock, NHIP billing, handling OTC enquiries.

- Must have recent experience with extemporaneous preparations of liquids and creams.

- Willing to work long shifts, weekends and holidays.

- $12-$15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Please send cover letter, resume and copies of qualifications to jobs@ flamingopharmacy.com. Closing date November 10th 2014 .

Belongers only need apply.

10558

Floral Designer/Manager Needed • Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 years experience on Floral Design with proper certification • Must have extensive knowledge on different flowers, foliage and potted plants • Must be able to know the names, seasonal availability and how long the plants will stay fresh • Must also be up-to-date on the current fashions and styles in floral design while at the same time understand the traditions of using certain flowers for weddings, funerals and other occasions • Applicants must have a comprehensive knowledge of QuickBooks Enterprise and have an outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public • Applicants must be willing to work outdoors for set ups and weddings with irregular hours in doing so Starting salary $1,500.00 per month

Please drop all applications to Environmental Arts located at Unit 102 Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or e-mail to: Natalie@environmentalarts.tc Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview

Seven Stars is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position outlined below.

The ideal candidate must possess experience in a luxury resort environment, as well as a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor with a strong command of the English Language (oral and written).

TAILOR/UPHOLSTERER As a Tailor/Upholsterer you are responsible for daily tailoring/upholstery duties as instructed

by Superiors while adhering to hotel policies and procedures and your role will include:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUCH AS:

• Measure, make or alter uniforms for new employees.

• Take care of basic alterations requested by guests.

• Inform the linen room supervisor for replenishing sewing supplies.

• Repair and maintain uniforms for all hotel employees.

• Keep a detailed record of the daily work.

• Convert discarded linen into usable items for re-circulation.

• Padding and cover furniture such as chairs, bedheads and sofas upholstering. Complete items or particular parts such as chair or sofa arms.

• Craft work on individual pieces of renovating or re-upholstering old furniture.

• Planning the work, advising on fabrics and estimating costs.

• Preparing patterns and templates.

• Cutting out fabric.

• Fixing webbing and springs • Covering frames with padding and fabric using stitching, staples, tacks or glue • Making cushions.

• Adding trimmings such as piping, fringing and buttons.

• Organize and take inventory of all fabric materials.

• Keep the tailoring area clean and tidy.

• Assume duties and tasks assigned by Superiors

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

• You must be qualified and trained with professional tailoring skills and made previous experiences in a similar position for a minimum of 5 years preferable within a hotel.

• Good command of English is an advantage.

In addition, we are also currently recruiting for the following: • Kitchen Cooks

Closing Date October 31, 2014 Suitably qualified candidates should apply via email to Seven Stars at:

hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration Candidates must possess relevant skills, experience, and a clean police record.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Notice Of Sale By Public Auction Meridian Mortgage Corporation Ltd. as Chargee, pursuant to its charge and the Registered Land Ordinance, hereby gives notice that it will cause to be sold the property listed below by Public Auction, to be held at the office of Meridian Financial Group, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay and Providenciales at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 3rd of November, 2014.

Location

Title No. 10508/19, South Suburbs, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands.

The subject property comprises a total land area of approximately 0.54 acres.

Proprietor

Royal Sephenson Robinson

Approximate Area

15.00 Acres (653,400 sq. ft.)

The subject property comprises vacant ocean front land located on the south coast of the Island of Grand Turk.

Location

Title No. 60604/106 Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises a two-storey commercial building of approximately 5,928 sq. ft. The first floor space can be fitted as desired. The second floor is currently setup to be a bar, restaurant or shop.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Club Nowhere Ltd.

Approximate Area

5,928 sq.ft.

Parcel 19 comprises 0.54 acres. The land has good elevation with a ridge midway through the lots North to South.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Andrew J. Newlands

Approximate Area

0.54 acres

Location

Title No. 10508/16, 17 & 20, South Suburbs, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises three adjoining ocean view lots. The lots are regular shaped, slight undulating topography with a total registered area of 1.78 acres.

Location

The subject property comprises vacant ocean front land located on the south coast of the Island of Grand Turk.

Title No. 60610/292 Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property is an undeveloped beach lot zoned for residential and commercial ventures.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Provo Construction Supplies Ltd.

Parcel 16 & 17 are adjacent to each other and parcel 20 is two lots to the north, Parcel 16 comprises 0.74 acres, Parcel 17 comprises approximately 0.64 acres and Parcel 20 comprises approximately 0.40 acres. The land has good elevation with a ridge midway through the lots North to South.

Approximate Area

1.71 acres

Location

Title No. 60702/188K3 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property forms part of the established Plantation Hills residential estate positioned close to the downtown area, a short distance to the north of the Leeward Highway. The Property comprises of a one bedroom, one bathroom, open living/dining/kitchen area and a walk-in closet.

All Parcels can be sold separately.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Border Holdings Limited

Approximate Area

0.74, 0.64, and 0.40 acres respectively

Title

Absolute

Location

Title No. 10709/39, Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises a total land area of approximately 2.42 acres.

Proprietor

Derrick D. Hall

Approximate Area

1,100 sq.ft.

Location

Title No. 60602/434 & 436, Norway & Five Cays, Providenciales, comprising 0.27 acres. The subject property is located in the Norway and Five Cays Section of Providenciales, located on Walter Cox Drive in the Kewtown Sub-division.

The property comprises vacant land.

Parcel 10709/39 is located on the south end of Salt Cay is ocean front with an approximate ocean frontage of 215 linear feet based on the block plan provided.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Wayne Newton Garland

Approximate Area

2.42 acres

Location

Title No. 10709/38, Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands. The subject property comprises a total land area of approximately 2.40 acres.

The subject property now supports two residential buildings.

The total floor area is approximately 4,770 square feet. The development comprises the following accommodations.

Main House: The main house comprises three bedrooms with kitchen, living/ dining area and two bathrooms. The house is currently occupied by the owners. The gross floor area of the subject building is approximately 1,770 square feet.

The property comprises vacant land.

Parcel 10709/38 is located on the south end of Salt Cay is ocean front with an approximate ocean frontage of 215 linear feet.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Russel Alexander Garland

Approximate Area

2.40 acres

Location

Title No. 60900/245/K64, Leeward Going Through, Turks & Caicos Islands. Unit 7302 Ocean Club, The subject property comprises a third floor unit of approximately 1,570 square feet base on information taken from the resort plan within the established Ocean Club condominium resort located on Grace Bay Beach on the Island of Providenciales.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

Turquoise Investment Holdings Ltd.

Approximate Area

1,570 sq.ft.

Location

Title No. 50305/34, Kew Rural, North Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands.

The subject land is located to the southwestern limits of North Caicos, close to the settlement of Kew and on the road to Bellfield Landing which lies a mile or so to the west. Bellfield Landing historically provided the principle port for loading harvests of Island cotton off the Island. More recently (2006/2007) a deep water channel was partially dredged through the Dellis Cay/Parrot Cay channel to the west. It was intended that a deep water dock would be developed so sea freight could dock directly. The works however were not completed and the ongoing maintenance of the channel has since been intermittent, as such only shallow draft boats are able to access this area. It does however continue to provide the main port of entry for containers and materials into North Caicos.

The topography of the land rise to its central portion and slope down steadily to its water frontage. This land therefore enjoys some views out over the turquoise waters and surrounding coastline.

Title

Absolute

Building 2: Six units: there are six identical one bedroom apartments with open kitchen/living area and bathroom. The gross floor area of the subject building is approximately 3,000 square feet.

Externally, there are plants and mature trees to the front perimeter of the site surrounding the main house.

Title

Absolute

Proprietor

George Washington Hinson & Denise Jacqueline Hinson

Approximate Area

0.27 acres

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST, FROM MERIDIAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION LTD. Meridian Financial Group P.O. Box 599, Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, B.W.I Tel. (649) 941-3082 Fax (649) 941-3223 10486

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Steenkamp’s parents ‘satisfied’ as Pistorius starts prison term Police in riot gear have reportedly clashed with Everton fans in Lille’s Grand Place square.

Everton fans ‘hit with tear gas’ in Lille before Europa League game EVERTON fans have been reportedly hit by tear gas fired by police in Lille’s main square ahead of their Europa League match in the French city.

Images have appeared on Twitter of fans of the Merseyside club congregated in Grand Place square.

Everton subsequently sent out a message to fans to stay away from the area amid reports of a flare-up involving police.

Another picture showed what appears to be blue smoke from flares. Ticketless fans had been warned to avoid the area.

French authorities had banned Everton fans without tickets from the city centre.

Earlier this week, a statement on Everton’s website advised supporters without tickets they would not be allowed to enter sections of the city, including the area around the stadium between 10.00 and 17:00 BST. On Wednesday night, two Everton fans suffered facial injuries after about 50 Lille supporters, armed with metal chairs, attacked them in a city centre bar.

Merseyside Police said the fans had since been discharged from a local hospital.

Everton FC added: “This was the only incident in what was otherwise a good-natured evening in the city centre.”

Mike Cleave, who lives in the Wirral, is in Lille with friends and has tickets for the match.

He said Everton fans were playing football in the main square, but that “it was all well-natured”.

However, he said “everyone” was saying police were being “hard-handed” and that they threw two tear gas canisters.

Mr Cleave said he did not witness police throw the canisters, but did see two “explosions” from a side road.

Groups of fans then dispersed because they did not want tear gas in their eyes, he said.

Greg O’Keefe, the Everton reporter for the Liverpool Echo, also witnessed the disturbance.

He said: “I spoke to one guy whose little seven-year-old boy had got gas in his eyes and started to wretch and vomit in the middle of the square.

“It was really unpleasant, but then as soon as it had happened, within ten minutes the flashpoint had settled down and the police had made, I think, one arrest.”

Lifelong Everton fan Neil Roberts, 43, from Hertfordshire, said: “We were sitting in a bar and then heard four loud bangs - almost like gunshots or flares going off.

“As far as I’m concerned nobody was causing any trouble. There might have been a couple of people throwing bottles but there are 18,000 here having a great time.

“I saw police running in, a ball of smoke and Everton fans all running away.”

Everton said in a statement: “We are monitoring the situation, and advising fans to stay away from the main square.

“We’ve been told by the French authorities that rubber bullets have not been fired by the police.” (BBC)

REEVA Steenkamp’s parents said Tuesday they are “satisfied” with the sentence handed down to their daughter’s killer, as Oscar Pistorius started his first full day in a South African prison.

June and Barry Steenkamp told broadcaster ITV’s “Good Morning Britain” show that they accepted the five-year prison term Pistorius was given Tuesday -- although they feel there’s still a “big missing piece of the puzzle” concerning their daughter’s final moments.

“He’s got to pay for what he’s done,” said June Steenkamp.

“It’s not that we want vengeance or anything or him to suffer with his disabilities, but at the same time we feel satisfied that he will realise now that you can’t go around doing things like that.”

“We have gone along with the judge and her decision,” her husband said. “Only Oscar knows whether that sentence is acceptable to him; I’ve got my feelings to the whole thing but we do accept what the judge handed down.”

Pistorius, who won global renown as a medal-winning double amputee track star before his dramatic fall from grace, woke up Wednesday morning in Kgosi Mampuru II prison, formerly known as Pretoria Central.

He was convicted of culpable homicide, or negligent killing, but cleared of murder.

His uncle, Arnold Pistorius, said the family accepted the sentence and that his nephew would “embrace this opportunity to pay back to society.”

Asked if she believed the athlete’s account that he shot Steenkamp through a locked toilet door under the mistaken belief that she was an intruder, June Steenkamp expressed skepticism.

“No -- there’s more to the whole story than everybody knows, only Oscar knows,” she said.

Her doubts are based in part on the evidence heard in court that Steenkamp was at times scared of Pistorius.

“She described exactly how she felt and that he wasn’t treating her properly, he was always irritable with her and snapped quickly, so we know all of that so that’s why we feel that it is not actually what happened,” said June Steenkamp.

The couple were disappointed, “even shocked,” that Pistorius was cleared of murder, she said, but feel that perhaps insufficient facts were put before the judge.

Barry Steenkamp told “Good Morning Britain” they had known “very little” about their daughter’s relationship with Pistorius before she was killed on February 14 last year.

If an appeal is lodged over the sentence, they will have to accept it, hard though that may be, his wife said.

The key thing, she said,

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Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison after convicted of culpable homicide, or negligent killing.

is that he will now realize in prison what he has done.

“I think he has lost everything but now he has to pay for what he has done to our daughter and no words can actually describe what that has

done to us -- but we have to live with this now for the rest of our lives without her and it’s so difficult to go through this and to have that pain in your heart and in your soul for her.”

The Kansas City Royals bounced back with a big second game win.

World Series 2014:

Royals beat Giants 7-2 in Game Two

Kansas City Royals beat San Francisco Giants 7-2 in Game Two to level the bestof-seven World Series.

Second baseman Omar Infante hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning as the Royals turned round a 2-1 deficit with six unanswered

runs.

The Giants, who are going for their third World Series in five season, had outclassed the Royals 7-1 in Tuesday’s series opener.

The next three games take place in San Francisco, with Game Three on Friday.

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Josh for Sports

Spotlight on our former superstars IN Last week’s column, I suggested that time has long past for us to establish a national sports achievement award which would facilitate the awareness, appreciation and education of our country as it relates to sports legends.

Once again, I’ll reiterate that it’s extreme important for us to create a National Sports Hall of Fame in the TCI. This Hall of Fame would facilitate the preservation of our historical achievements accomplished by our athletes in diverse sporting disciplines.

AN EXAMPLE OF SOME OF OUR HISTORICAL ACHIEVERS The earliest knowledge that I

By Joshua Gardiner

have is about persons in GT and South Caicos who were students and trained by the two Methodist ministers who came here from Jamaica.

Some of these standout athletes were: Helena Robinson, Mae-Wood

and Oswald Francis (all deceased).

There are numerous persons who have made a national contribution and who are still alive. They include: Mr. Lovey Adams, Oliver Spot, Tom Saunders, MorrisHanchell, Preston Malcolm, Mr. Skinner, Winston Quelch, Ervin Quelch, George Robinson, Sandy Lightbourne, Gary Lightbourne, Cardinal Porter, Eddie Taylor, Patrick Musgrove, Dan Malcolm, Stanley Carter, Calvin Williams, Foster Glinton, Dale Taylor, Beeds, Anthony Sturrup, Stanley Mitchell, Albert Williams, Andre Malcolm, Dudley Adams, Hubert Been, Rusty Marsh, Ira Baptist, Auldin Smith, Benny Robinson, Larry Cole Brooke, Glaster Brooks, Bertha

Bell, Brenda Bell, Corina Capron, Cindy Smith, Judith Been, Beatrice Delancy, Ruth Adams, Beatrice Handfield, Andre Taylor, Russell Cox, Robert Cox, Tyroid Smith, Jack N, Olivia Missick, Albert Higgs, Judith Robinson, Angel Campbell, Sonia Bien-Aime, the Deans of sailing, Ifeanyi Otuonye and Delano Williams among at least another 100 or so outstanding persons who have contributed to the advancement of sports in the TCI. Their accomplishments must be preserved until time in the TCI exists no more.

NATIONAL BODIES MUST STEP UP TO THE PLATE It is incumbent for all national bodies

to step up to the plate and create the realistic TCI National Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.

Although this is a dream that I’ve had for many years, I personally have no interest in spearheading this effort.

Actually, I’ve reached the point where it makes no difference to me at all; because some people in this country seem to resent me for my visions, commitments and accomplishments in helping to elevate national sports in the TCI. At any rate, what you put into it, is what you get out.

Follow your dreams. Until next time, Love Josh

The visiting coach, Lee Merricks, said that the TCIFA’s accomplishment on the islands were remarkable.

Highly rated UK coach impressed with TCI football

The CHHS Eagles defeated the BWIC Spartans 51-33.

PABA High School Development League:

Undefeated CHHS Eagles and TCIPS Lions win big DEFENDING champions of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) High School Basketball Development League, Clement Howell High School (CHHS) Eagles ‘A’ and rivals the Turks and Caicos Institute of Professional Studies (TCIPS) Lions recorded big victories last Wednesday.

When action continued in the second week of play at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court, the Lions romped to a 39-point win (53-14) over the Maranatha Blizzards.

The young Blizzards were no match for the senior players on the

Lions’ team.

Leading from the front for the winners were Captain Ranguel Suero, who used his quick hands to take four steals and score 16 points. The supporting cast of the Lions’ seniors: Galvin Hall (14 points and two boards) and Darly Francios (14 points and six boards) ensured the huge win.

Jaden Louis showed his all-round capabilities with six points, six boards and six steals, while the 6ft 5in Wilkenson Isnord pulled down eight boards to go with his two points for Maranatha.

In the second clash the Eagles ‘A’ team defeated the BWIC Spartans 51-33. The promising

Fedlor Somera led the Eagles with a double-double. He scored 18 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and made three blocks. Norvin Princima (nine points, two steals and two assists), Junior Petiote (eight points, three steals and two blocks) and Edwin Pierre (eight points and two steals) assisted well.

Devonte Smith (nine points, four steals and three rebounds) and Lawrence Saintage (nine points and two steals) led the Spartans’ attack.

Games continue next Wednesday at 15:30h with the CHHS ‘B’ team tackling the Maranatha Blizzards and the TCIPS Lions meeting the CHHS ‘A’ team in a much anticipated clash.

A HIGHLY rated UK and North American coach is impressed with the level of football in the TCI. Lee Merricks, who holds the prestigious Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) ‘A’ license, said he was “really impressed” with what he saw last Monday evening while attending a TCIFA training programme at the Academy ground.

“I think it’s brilliant, I am really impressed. What the FA has accomplished here is remarkable and they should be extremely proud of their achievements. Where I thought they would be and where they actually are, are completely separate ends of the spectrum and in the right way.”

Merricks, who is currently the Aston Villa Academy’s North American/Caribbean Scout/ Development Coach, was conducting training sessions with the TCIFA this week on behalf of that academy.

He had sessions with all the youth and senior players within the programme which gave the local players a chance to showcase their skills and to absorb all that the visiting coach had to offer.

Merricks felt that a lot of good things were already happening to the sport here.

“They (the TCIFA) have the facilities, players who are hungry and want to learn and Craig (Harrington, TCIFA’s Technical Director) and his team who are driving everything forward. I have no doubt that Turks and Caicos will continue to make huge steps moving forward. “Youth Development is so important and we are excited and focused on improving and advancing the level of coaching and players across the country.”

The visiting coach said that the Aston Villa Academy will be back in the summer of 2015 to directly engage with the TCIFA and build a closer relationship.

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Some of the outstanding performers at the 2014 Commonwealth Games’ Beach Olympics.

Beach Olympics was biggest yet Billy Forbes (left) is leading the league in assists.

Forbes igniting NASL with assists NATIONAL footballer Billy Forbes continues to make waves in the USA for professional team, the San Antonio Scorpions, in the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Forbes, who was named the NASL “Player of the Week” earlier this season, has the most assists

in the entire league, after recently getting his seventh. The 22-yearold, who was just baptised, has also scored four goals.

He will look to add to his tally, when the Scorpions, who have already secured a playoff spot, play their two other regular season games.

– Opines TCI Commonwealth Games head Mrs. Gardiner

WEIGHTLIFTING ON THE BEACH What was a major first was putting

weight lifting on the beach. The local Commonwealth Games president said that the crowd was excited and very much interested in this sport. She was also encouraged by both males and females opting to compete, especially the “stellar performance” of Commonwealth Games participant Ronald Parker.

“We can see that there will be some new candidates enrolling in this sport, exactly what we were aiming for.”

Mrs. Gardiner was also impressed with the enthusiasm shown towards swimming. She called it one of the highlights of the day and noted that numerous youths competed and many seemed anxious to learn the

sport. “It is the intention of the CGA to ensure that our youths are given the opportunity in various sports whereby they will find out where they are most talented and will build on that talent. It also gives us the opportunity to bring communities together through sports and build good relationships with sports leaders, athletes and parents. I can say without a doubt we are on our way to achieving these goals.”

It was also promised by the local CW Games head that: “2015 will be bigger and even better as persons are requesting that events such as the Beach Olympics should be put on more frequently”.

THE Culinary Arts Programme at the Turks and Caicos Community College will benefit from a cash donation raised at the first annual Corporate Charity Challenge golf competition at the Provo Golf Club earlier this month.

Two weekends ago a fun golf competition and camaraderie among the business community of Providenciales raised $25, 000.

Of the total $22,500 will go towards new kitchen equipment for the Culinary Arts Programme and $2,500 was donated to the National Cancer Society.

The opening party on Friday night set the stage for a fun weekend, with the highlight being the spirited unveiling of colourful championship sports coats for the organising committee and T&C Community College staff. Students of the community college were also involved in the catering for the event, which was gratefully received by the participants.

A glorious Sunday then saw 13 teams participate in a competitive

net scramble golf format. After a fun four hours, a three-way playoff was needed to declare the eventual champions between Turks & Caicos Water Company, Royal Bank of Canada/Coast Architects and Mac Motors/Dickenson Insurance. All 12 golfers in the play-off hit a pressure packed approach shot to the 18th green in front of the full clubhouse gallery, before the mixed team comprising of Royal Bank of Canada & Coast Architects eventually won.

In 2nd place were the Turks and Caicos Water Company team, with another mixed team comprising Mac Motors/Dickenson Insurance coming in third.

Other prizes were also awarded, such as for being “most honest” for the team coming in last place, with the last placed WIV team winning a threenight stay at The Regent Grand for their struggles. Individual prizes were also donated by Gilley’s Enterprises for “closest the pin” shots with bottles of spirits for the winners and by WIV for the “longest drives”, with free 6 month broadband packages.

A release from the organisers congratulated and thanked the various participants for helping to raise such a significant amount for two worthy local causes. “Special sponsors over and above team entries included: WIV, Gilley’s Enterprises, Hartling Group and Provo Golf Club/HAB. Generous other sponsors and team entries also included Herzog Construction, Coxco Construction, Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotia Bank, The Gansevoort, Grace Bay Resorts, Seven Stars Resort, Sotheby’s International Realty, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Mac Motors, Dickenson Insurance, Hemingway’s, OPUS, Coast Architects, CIBC First Caribbean International Bank, LIME, KPMG, Misick & Stanbrook, Grace Bay Realty, and Fairways Bar & Grill.”

These donations take the amounts raised for local charities and other worthy social causes to over USD $1.3m for events hosted at Provo Golf Club since it was opened just over 20 years ago.

The 10th Annual Commonwealth Games Beach Olympics held two Saturdays ago in Grand Turk was the biggest in the history of the sport, so opines head of the TCI Commonwealth Games Association, Mrs. Rita Gardiner.

Mrs. Gardiner, the organiser of the event, said for the 2014 edition: “Beach Olympics exceeded previous years by far. We were able to have more diversity in the sports that fall under the Commonwealth Games remit.”

TCI up three places in latest FIFA rankings First “Corporate Charity Challenge” raises $25,000

THE Turks and Caicos Islands continue to climb up the FIFA ladder; in the latest football world rankings, the TCI has reached 177, jumping three spots from 180 last month.

Since defeating the BVI 2-0 in the preliminary qualification round of the 2014 Caribbean Cup (early June) in Aruba, TCI has moved from the worst position to a promising one.

Over the last few months we have jumped 40 spots, so much so that we are ahead of six teams in CONCACAF. In that division we are 29th. We are ahead of Dominica, who dropped 13 places (30 and 180), the Bahamas (31 and 194), the US Virgin Islands (32 and 197), the Cayman Islands (33 and 201), the BVI (34 and 203) and Anguilla (35 and 207).

Winners of the golf tournament. (Photo compliments of WIV)

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