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ELECTION BATTLE STARTS

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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he Turks and Caicos Islands will be a hive of political activity over the next month, as the country prepares for what is widely expected to a highly competitive general election on Monday, December 5th, 2016.

Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing dissolved the House of Assembly in Grand Turk on Thursday, October 27th, 2016, paving the way for the country’s 11th elections since 1976.

Three political parties and eight independent candidates will be locked in battle over the next few weeks, in an effort to sway the majority of the (seven thousand) 7,000-plus voters in this country with a population of approximately 31, 000.

Ewing’s Progressive National Party (PNP) currently holds an 8-7 majority over the opposition People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) which is led by Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, who is seeking to become the country’s first female premier.

A third party, the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) headed by Oswald Skippings, is also contesting the elections.

Officials from the Electoral Office have not yet announced Nomination Day, which is when the country will officially know exactly how many persons will be contesting the elections.

Although no known scientific polls have been conducted, political analysts believe that this elections will be extremely close, as was the last one on November 12th, 2012.

In the ten general elections since 1976, the PNP and PDM have each won five elections. After the by-election in 2003, the PNP was declared the winner, which technically gives them a 6-4 advantage.

The past election results are as follows: * 29th September, 1976 - PDM * 4th November, 1980 PNP * 29th May, 1984 PNP

From (L - R) Dr. Rufus Ewing, leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP), Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, leader of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) & Oswald Skippings, leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) * 3rd March, 1988 PDM * 3rd April, 1991 PNP * 2nd February, 1995 PDM * 4th March, 1999 PDM

have to appear on the “All Island” ballot paper and if this should transpire it is anticipated that it will make the voting process long and cumbersome and can result in voters unintentionally voting

In the 22nd April, 2003 for less or more than five (5) Candidates elections, the PDM had the majority and spoiling their ballot paper. of seats initially. However, a challenge In the circumstances it is by the PNP candidate for South Caicos proposed that Section 38 (2) of the North (McAllister Hanchell) and Five Election Ordinance be amended to reflect Cays (Lillian Boyce) resulted in the changes to the layout of the “All Island” PNP winning the government in the bi- ballot paper. The changes proposed to election on 7th August, 2003: this section of the ordinance are that the

The PNP won the last elections layout of the “All Island” ballot paper which were held on 12th November, change from portrait to landscape and 2012. candidates to be listed alphabetically

Meantime, the December 5th and group by party affiliation. general elections will see in a change in Leaders of both major parties, the ballot paper. the PNP and PNP strongly believe they

The Electoral Office said that will win. in addition to the required five (5) Premier Rufus Ewing stated: Candidates to be put forward by each “Not only did we meet this country in a political party for the “All Island” District budget deficit, but we were saddled with there are as extraordinary number of the massive debt of over $170 M for which Independent Candidates that will be there was a UK guarantee, and we were nominated and their names will also obligated to pay the debt upon its maturity date within 3 years of coming into office.

This was yet another challenge but as a country that values fiscal responsibility and paying ones debt we made good on our commitment as a country and repaid the debt after executing a robust savings program and has resulted in our great fiscal turnaround. The truth is that we recovered this economy at a pace unmatched by any other and placed this country on a growth path that is rivaled by few, having attained budget

surpluses every year since 2012, having paid off $170M loan, having achieved successive BBB+ credit rating, having turned around businesses from states of insolvency to solvency, having slashed unemployment from 25% to 11%, having slashed the bad debts of banks by more than half due to more persons now being able to make good on their credits and loans, having significantly increased the number of small businesses and having had the most significant growth rate in tourist arrivals that this country has ever seen. The truth is that this PNP government has recovered this economy and taken it from a state of austerity to a state of prosperity against all odds.”

He added: “Not only did we fight to recover this economy, not only did we fight to restore our previous state of autonomy, we demonstrated to the world that we are a government that abides by the principles of good governance and have restored to The Turks and Caicos Islands the respect, integrity and confidence that others had of us on the world over. Mr. Speaker, from day one in office we worked to reclaim our position on the world stage in CARICOM, in OCTA, in UKOTA rubbing shoulders among giants such as the US and Canada on the world stage. It is because of these accomplishments by this good PNP Government, under this my leadership that we are now the world most sought after destination to visit, live in and to invest.

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It is because of these accomplishments under this leadership, that we as Turks and Caicos Islanders have the hope of a bright future.

Cartwright-Robinson, Leader of the Opposition People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) strongly believes that her party is in its best position ever to win the general elections.

She said the PDM has learnt from past mistakes, has been listening to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, energized its base and compiled a formidable slate of candidates that can take the government from the Progressive National Party (PNP) which has been in power since 2003.

In an interview with The SUN before the elections were called, she said: “If elections were called today, I think that we would win, and I think that we would have

a convincing victory,” she said. “It would not be a 8-7. I wouldn’t say a number, but it would certainly not be a one seat majority. I believe that the people will convincingly votes for the Peoples Democratic Movement and I believe that we would maintain the popular vote as we have done in several elections.”

Robinson, who hails from the island of South Caicos and who is again running as an At-Large candidate, added: “I know that the PDM has an excellent chance of winning. We’re going to run with a winning message. We have a winning team and our platform is going to be what propels us. We have real plans, realistic plans and we will run a social media campaign as well as a door-to-door campaign that persons have never before seen. We’ll be at the voters and we’re only going to ask them to receive us with open minds,

think about the next four years and not the moment. It is important that voters understand that they have to be a part of the change that they want to see. We know that they are hurting with this government and really want change. I am saying that the majority of persons are crying out for that change. They do not feel the achievements of this government, beyond turning the treasury around.”

In the 2012 general elections, Cartwright-Robinson secured the most votes country-wide, amassing 3,400, some 120 more than her nearest competitor, Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, who got 3,280 votes.

“The PDM is learning,” she said. “We’ve started by listening to the people, by having them assist us in this selection process, because a lot of the times, some of the criticisms were that the PDM forces candidates on persons and the way people

respond to them is by saying, ‘I told you not to run this person’, and they vote against them. So I think we’ve got a great start. We continue to listen to the campaign and historically what we did, we always felt that you shouldn’t respond to certain things because people are going to know better. But you’re going to find a more aggressive response mechanism working. We are not going to leave out a lot, because we usually lose in the area of negative campaigning because we don’t fight back. While we are not going to engage in gutter politics, we are going to look at what is worthy of responding to, to make sure people are not just left up to their own mind but they are clear on the party’s position.”

The PDM leader stressed that although there have been some defections, the party remains united.

Local churches taking a stand on the level of violence in TCI

By Todeline Defralien

Local Pastors in the Turks and Caicos Islands are more than concerned of the level of crime in the TCI and are now coming together to take a stand on this critical situation.

On Friday November 4th 2016 at 7:30 pm under the leadership of Bishop Edwin James Lightbourne Jr, a prayer meeting will be hosted at the House of Prayer Ministry to pray on the crime situation before the lord.

At a media press conference held on Thursday October 27th 2016, Bishop Bryant Cox told Media houses, “As a collective body of pastors, we have come together to address the crime situation. It is clear that crime has become a major problem at this time in the Turks and Caicos Island. Crime is everybody’s problem, and as the Clergy we are very concerned of the level of violence that is taking place in our community. We call on our elected

Pictured here are a group of pastors in the Turks and Caicos Islands Leaders to do everything possible they can to curb this crime at this time.”

Pastor Carol Skippings said that the church is now taking a stand

and their voices must be heard.

“We as leaders of this country is dealing with the recent spikes of murders in this Turks and Caicos

Islands and therefore we are calling on all the elected leaders to parting in this effort.”

Cox added: “As a start we are calling on all Clergy. All pastors and all leaders to meet us at the House of Prayer Ministry under the leadership of Bishop Edwin Lightbourn on Friday 4th November 2016 at 7:30 pm as we come together with a collective voice to pray and present the Turks and Caicos on this crime situation before the Lord.”

“We saw it fit to call the church together so that we can have a collective voice instead of an independent voice.

While all of us are praying and dealing with crime as an individual we saw it fit to come together collectively and view our voice as one instead of an independent voice,” Cox explained.

All Pastors in the Turks and Caicos Islands are all invites and asked to be a part of this prayer meeting as it is a bid issue in the TCI.

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Premier asks Commissioner of Police to step up on crime

By Todeline Defralien

With all of the aggravated assaults and burglaries happening in the Turks and Caicos Islands over the few months, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands asked the Commissioner of Police James Smith to step up.

On Sunday October 23rd, 2016 an armed robbery which took place in the Down Town are culminated in a shoot out with the police and the shooting of a Turks and Caicos Islander by the escaped robbers who attempted to escape in the vehicle of the victim.

Due to this incident earlier this week the Premier convened a meeting that morning with the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of Police to discuss this most recent incident and the state of crime in the Turks and Caicos.

During the one hour long meeting the Commissioner of Police updated him on several previous incidents including the most recent and what is being done by the police force.

Ewing said, “In the discussion with the Commissioner of Police I’ve insisted on him to step up. To step up in a number of areas, I would like to

Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing see them step up the various check points on our highways because with the objective of eradicating guns from our streets and our communities, I don’t mind being late for work, I don’t mind being delayed for an event because I know that the police are on the streets checking each and every vehicles for guns.”

He added: “I asked him to step up their activities within the communities, those communities where the illegal developments and persons are hiding out in the

Haitian man gets life sentence for murdering girlfriend

Jamesly Joseph was found guilty in the Supreme Court, on Wednesday 20th August 2016, for the murder of Dieula Jean of Dock Yard, Providenciales.

On Monday 25th May 2015, as a result of a stabbing report, police and other emergency personnel responded to the Dock Yard area of Kew Town where the lifeless body of 44-year-old Jean was lying in a pool of blood on the ground. Officers were informed that 26-year-old Joseph who is

the boyfriend of Jean stabbed her and fled the scene. As a result, an investigation began.

On that same date, Joseph was seen at the Down Town area where he was informed of the report.

He was immediately arrested on suspicion of Murder.

He was later formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Murder.

After 8 days of trial, he was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.

communities. We need to step up our act and flush them out if they are being hidden by individuals who resides in those communities then those individuals also need to know that they themselves are accomplice and they themselves will be subject to the fullest extent of the law as if they were indeed the criminals themselves.”

Ewing stated that he also asked the commissioner to continue to step up their activities at nights because most of the aggravated assaults and burglaries have been happening in the wee hours.

He continued: “We also went on to discuss the issue of increase patrol of our borders by both the radar surveillance of our borders as well as the marine branch patrol of our sea. We have already reached out to the Minister of Border Control and employment; have already reached out to the Haitian consulate and I myself likewise have already had discussions with His Excellency the Governor as to how the UK Government could help and assist especially with the threat of those persons who have escaped from the Prison in Haiti and coming to Turks and Caicos Islands and to see how they can step up their surveillance along on our coastal boundaries.”

Commissioner of Police James Smith

Dr. John Freeman, the new Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands has committed that he will communicate these particular concerns and needs to the U.K Government and will get back to the Premier as to what the U.K Government can or willing to do.

The Premier told the general of the Turks and Caicos Islands that if they are aware of anyone within their community who may be a suspect or have any information to please relay that information to the police.

Man arrested and charged for carrying imitation firearm with intent to endanger life

A 27-year-old male of Five Cays Providenciales was charged with carrying an imitation firearm with intent to endanger life, on Tuesday 25th October 2016,.

The arrest which occurred on Thursday 20th October 2016, stemmed from a report of a fight and gunshots being fired in a parking lot on South Side Plaza on Aviation Drive that was made around 2:55 a.m. on Friday 23rd September 2016.

Upon arrival at the scene, four shots were heard, and a number of persons were seen

running from the area. An unknown male wearing blue jeans and light blue shirt brandishing a silver handgun was seen, and as officers approached him, he ran into the nearby bushes and made good his escape.

Police also responded to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where a 24-year-old man was seen with a gunshot wound to his leg. He informed officers that he received the wound while in the area of the shooting.

The man was treated and later discharged.

Man arrested for unlicensed firearm

On Saturday 22nd October 2016 around 4:30 a.m., a 21-year-old male of Grand Turk was arrested for being in possession of an unlicenced firearm.

The arrest stemmed from a stop-and-

search that was conducted by members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force at a night club’s parking lot in Grand Turk. During the search, officers noticed the suspect reaching for something in the left side of his pants pocket.

As a result of this, a scuffle ensued and the officers retrieved a .44 revolver with one round of ammunition.

The suspect escaped from police but later surrendered.

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PDM leader concerned about crime spree

by Hon. Sharlene Cartwrigth-Robinson

Leader of the Oppisition

Over the past near four years, the issue of crime and border control has been one of those areas in national life that drew my, as well as my Party’s keen attention. It is unfortunate that I am again speaking to this issue after a criminal spree over the weekend that saw a series of serious offenses committed which included the physical attack on a young lady. The PDM continues to be concerned about crime and the recent spate over the past few days only heighten our concerns.

Whilst persons will say we are out of control and others will say we must be guarded as we are a tourist destination. I say we are not at the place that we wish to live in nor one that tourists will like to see. The recent crimes continue to be out of character for us and at a level and of a sort that we must never before seen nor can we accept even at the expense of development.

My Party and I have already sought an audience with the Commissioner of Police and Governor Freeman to ensure that all is being done to minimize as much as possible the recent spike in crime. We will also begin a dialogue with Flow and Digicel to implement a free non - emergency number to contact Police.

We continue to recognize the importance for stronger and better Police/People relations and will seek to initiate crime prevention programs between the Police and the People.

Since last year we began our call for Neighbourhood Watch Groups and we will again renew these efforts. However, we will immediately embark on the establishment of a Citizens Advisory Board to advise Police which would foster a better relationship between Police and the People.

We have over the years called for a Symposium, for a national dialogue, for stronger and innovative leadership of the Police and Border Control with new crime fighting tools

PDA Leader calls for tougher action on crime

by Oswald Skipping

Leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance

The beating and shooting of a young lady on Walter Cox Drive, the robbing of a man at gunpoint in Discovery Bay, the ripping out and attempted robbery of an ATM machine and yet another shootout with police all taking place in Providenciales and all within the past twenty four hours is becoming a frightening norm in our once peaceful and safe Turks and Caicos Islands.

The absence of the necessary manpower, training, modern technology and equipment and last but not least, the absence of effective leadership in the police force, leave much to be desired and little realistic expectation of stemming the escalating tide of serious crime in our beautiful By Nature Turks and Caicos.

Because of the deterioration of Law, order and safety in these Islands and the brazenness of serious uncontrollable criminals, the Turks and Caicos government and the British government collectively, can no longer sit hopelessly by and allow our country to continue to degenerate into the Wild, Wild West while fear and the justifiable feeling of insecurity are overwhelming residents and visitors alike and the threat of losing our tourist industry on which our fragile economy is built is becoming more real by the day.

While all the measures previously recommended by others

that will outmatch today’s criminals.

We have released a 12 Point Plan publicly for use by the authorities. We renew our call today again to take the fight to crime as crime has certainly taken its fight to our very own homes.

We wish to reemphasize the need to never politicize crime or to use it as a political football and we remind all to continue to recognize that the powers, day to day operations and ultimate responsibility lies with the Governor and the Commissioner of Police. We must however see ourselves as critical stakeholders and partners in the fight.

As we hear also of the recent Prison break from a Prison described

by Haiti as “violent”, we are cognizant of the fact that it is highly possible that escapees can make their way here to our shores. To this end, whilst we acknowledge the Government’s call for heightened alert of our systems and for the UK to patrol our waters, we call for a high level dialogue with our partners in OPBAT, the Coast Guard and the Royal Navy. These are unusual times

Hon. Sharlene Cartwrigth-Robinson Leader of the Oppisition and we believe that we do have a strong position for heightened assistance. We can ill afford to become a safe haven to any of these escapees. In the mean time we continue to ask our citizens and residents to form neighborhood watch groups, report suspicious behavior to Police, report any sloops that you may have knowledge of that may have TCI as its destination and do not harbor any illegal or criminals. This requires all hands on deck. A safer TCI depends on all of us.

We remain eager to assist as citizens and to be a more active and meaningful partner with those who have the constitutional and financial authority to curb this tide.

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New Governor chairs first Cabinet meeting

His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 27th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 26 October 2016, at the N J S Francis Building on Grand Turk.

All Ministers were present except the Hon. Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication.

AT THIS MEETING CABINET:

• Advised His Excellency the Governor to grant approval to Cable and Wireless (TCI) Limited for an easement over Crown Land Parcel 60000/649 situated at Malcolm Beach, North West and North Central, Providenciales, to construct a concrete cap to encase and protect from damage the company’s telecommunication cable connection between Providenciales and North Caicos subject to an environmental impact assessment being carried out and other conditions being met;

• Agreed, in principle, a policy decision to reintroduce a gratuity scheme for civil servants, including the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), subject to further work being undertaken on the proposed policy including an actuarial assessment on affordability and other related issues;

• Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve the appointment of Mr Delton Jones as Chairman of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) for a period of two years with effect from 1 November 2016;

• Noted the financial performance of the TCI Statutory Bodies for the period April-June 2016 and approved the publication of the 1st Quarter Financial Report as required

by Section 147 of the Public Finance Management Regulation 2014;

• Noted the report and recommendations of a consultancy study on a national water and sewerage policy for TCI and requested the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning to assess the recommendations in terms of financial, legislative and regulatory implications;

• Considered a draft Instrument of Appointment in accordance with Section 22 of the Water and Sewerage Ordinance to permit Ambergris Cay Facilities Limited to undertake water and sewerage operations on Ambergris Cay, subject to the draft instrument being reviewed and amended as necessary by the Attorney General’s Chambers and returned to Cabinet for approval;

• Approved the recommendations of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources aimed at restoring and preserving conch stocks to set a minimum size for individual conch fillets of four ounces (0.25 lbs); to set quotas for the export of conch at 500,000lbs of landed meat, 1 million shells and 6,000lbs of dried operculum; and to redefine the conch “digestive gland” under the Fisheries Protection Regulations 3(1);

• Noted the recommendation

of the TCI Airports Authority Board on the award of a contract for the aerodrome refurbishment and terminal development programme at South Caicos Airport.

• Noted the recommendations of the Procurement Board to award contracts in line with the Public Procurement Ordinance 2012 as follows – TR 16/21 Police boats for the Marine Division; TR16/26 Road Development Phase II, Scholar’s Way; TR16/27 Upgrading of schools, repairs to Clement Howell High School;

• Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve a schedule of fees for pelagic fishing and trap fishing vessel licences and to develop further the Access Agreement for Caicos Pride Products Ltd to conduct pelagic fishing in TCI waters from four foreign owned and flagged vessels;

• Approved a ban on the importation of plastic bags into TCI from 1 January 2017 and for the distribution of plastic bags in TCI from 1 April 2017; and called for consideration to be given to reduce the customs duty on alternative carrier bags;

• Approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between TCI, the Overseas Territories and the UK on child safeguarding;

• Approved a 2.5% increase in the pensions of former TCIG employees back-dated to 1 April 2016 and an exgratia payment capped at one-third of final annual salary to former employees who were put on retirement in 2010.

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TCI on heightened alert after massive jail break in Haiti

Immigration and border control officials in the Turks and Caicos Islands are on “heightened alert” after 174 inmates escaped from a prison in northern Haiti on Saturday, October 22nd.

Immigration Minister Donhue Gardiner announced Sunday that he instructed his Permanent Secretary, the Director of Immigration and the Supervisor of the Coastal Radar Department (CRD) to “heighten our alert systems in the Immigration Intelligence Unit, and be more diligent especially as it relates to persons coming out of Haiti”.

During the Haiti prison break, inmates killed a guard and stole at least five rifles and other weapons, according to reports.

Haitian criminals have long been known to head to The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, mingling with the several hundreds of others from their impoverished country who routinely risk life and limb, fleeing on sloops in pursuit of a better living.

“The CRD have also been put on the highest alert” Gardiner said in a press statement, “and officers at our ports of entry and all of our permitting agencies, including the Visa Section in the Immigration Department have been asked to heighten their scrutiny of passengers travelling from Haiti and applications for persons from that area, even if it may mean greater delays.”

The U.S. embassy in Haiti also issued a security message about “a violent prison break” and advised its citizens to avoid the area.

Gardiner said he has spoken to officials from the local airlines that

fly the route to Haiti and parts of the route to other destinations locally and abroad, to assist with air surveillance of the route during their scheduled flights in the area.

He said he also spoke with Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing and the Haitian Consular here, as part of an effort to ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islands are “not negatively impacted by this still fluid incident”.

Gardiner’s statement on the Haitian jailbreak came minutes after Premier Ewing issued a press release calling for a “zero tolerance approach to crime”, after armed bandits tried to steal a Scotiabank automatic teller machine (ATM), located in a MoneyGram outlet in Downtown, Providenciales.

Police spokesman Kevin Clarke said that before the attempted ATM theft, around 10:44 p.m. on Saturday 22nd October 2016, three masked men robbed a man at gunpoint in the Discovery Bay area before making off with his black F150 Ford truck, his phone and a small amount of cash.

Police responded to the scene and a search began for the stolen vehicle, Clarke said.

Around 3:59 a.m. on Sunday morning, police noticed two bandits ripping the ATM out of its position with a chain connected to the same truck that was reported stolen earlier.

“Upon approaching the bandits, they opened fire at the officers. An exchange of gunshots ensued before the culprits made good their escape on foot in the nearby bushes in the direction of Kew Town,” Clarke said.

He added that at 4:20 a.m., a

woman approached officers while on scene and reported that she had just reached home on Walter Cox Drive when she heard a loud noise and was immediately approached by two masked men, one wearing all black and the other wearing a black and red shirt, long black pants with a black cloth over his face and a black rifle in his possession.

Clarke said the woman reported that they threw her to the ground and kicked her about the body before attempting to get away in her vehicle.

“They were unsuccessful,” he said. “But the lady then realized that she received a gunshot to the thigh.

She was taken to the hospital where she is being treated.”

Following the robbery attempt, the Premier said he convened a meeting on Sunday morning with Commissioner of Police James Smith and an Assistant Commissioner of Police to discuss the incident and the state of crime in the Turks and Caicos.

“During the one hour long meeting the Commissioner of Police updated me on several previous incidents including the most recent and what is being done by the police force,” the Premier said. “I impressed upon the Commissioner that a zero tolerance approach to crime has to be taken and criminals flushed out and brought to justice. We also discussed the recent jail break in Haiti and the need for the police force and Immigration to be placed on high alert.”

Last week, there were reports that at least eight burglaries took place in the Juba Sound area in one night.

According to Clarke, recently, it has been evident that most burglaries occurred while occupants were at home sleeping.

“During these burglaries, homeowners were either awaken by the movements of the culprits in their home and had to come face to face with them, or when they awakened the following morning, they would notice that property from their homes missing,” he said.

On Tuesday, October 18, one of those burglaries occurred at a home in the Turtle Creek area of Providenciales.

Clarke said that around 4:26 a.m. that morning, a complainant contacted 911 and reported that three men wearing dark clothes and mask entered her home while she and her husband were asleep.

Upon waking up and confronting the culprits, one of them put a gun to her husband’s head and demanded cash. The men then took a number of items from the home including keys of a Nissan Fuga car.

Clarke said the Culprits fired shots at the building before leaving the property, but no serious injuries received during the incident.

The police spokesman advised homeowners to make burglary difficult for criminals by installing jams on windows and patio doors and deadbolts on all entry doors.

“Install CCTV on your property, Be sure to have all of your vegetation trimmed, so it’s not easy for a burglar to hide in. Keep the outside of your home well-lit and as well as any objects that they can hide behind.

And of course, always lock your doors and windows,” Clarke advised.

Stop condemning Haiti

by Simeon James

Over and over we may hear someone condemning Haiti.

“The people in Haiti are too evil! They believe in iniquity! So God punishing them for their sins...”

It is true that God does not like spiritistic practices like obeah/voodoo, for such practices are connected with the demons and Satan, God’s enemies.

So we rightly condemn those practices, which are harmful. However, is it fair to condemn Haitians in general? Is there no decent Haitian at all? Come on. I personally know that there are godly, decent living Haitians who do

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not get involved in demonic activities. wicked; he does not bring trials on Yet, some of these suffer from natural people. God allows people, including disasters. Is God punishing them? his servants, to go through trials but Job was an outstandingly righteous he does not cause them. man. Job 1:1. Yet Job suffered a Ecclesiastes 9:11 says that lot at the hands of the Devil Job “time and chance happeneth to them 1:12, 14 - 19; Job 2:7. Stephen was all.” So people, being at a certain stoned to death. Acts 7:58 - 60. The location at a certain time, may suffer apostle Paul faced many hardships due to some disaster striking in that too. 2 Corinthians 11:23 -27. Other location.

So it is with Haiti. It’s servants of God faced difficulties too as shown at Hebrews 11:35 - 37. location makes it prone to disasters.

Are we to imagine that these If another country was located where godly persons were punished by God? Haiti is, and Haiti was located What about godly ones in Haiti who south of St.Vincent, for example, suffer; are they punished by God? then that country in Haiti’s current

Job 34:10 and James 1:13 location would have been having the prove that God does not do what is hurricanes, earthquakes etc. and

experiencing suffering.

Then Haiti would have avoided those disasters. Feel sorry for the poor of Haiti, the children eating mud cakes etc. They have been made to suffer for years due to exploitations of the past and present, bad governments and so on. Condemn the practice of obeah/ voodoo but NOT the Haitians.

Sympathize with, and pray to the Most High for them to cope, while we ourselves try to live God’s way, avoiding a self-righteous, judgmental attitude toward Haitians. Psalm 65:2; Psalm 83:18; Ecclesiastes 7:20, 22; Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14.

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FLOW TCI celebrates Mission Day 2016 at PCH

October 19th is recognized as Mission Day in every market where Cable & Wireless does business.

Mission Day is a companywide initiative that focuses on the company’s mission to Connect Communities & Transform Lives, and the internal values that represents the pillars of our corporate culture and working environment.

In 2015, FLOW catered for some 500 plus students at their adopted school - the largest public primary school in the TCI - providing and preparing lunch, reading and connecting with the students at every grade level.

This year, FLOW partnered with the Provo Children’s Home a full time long term orphanage that currently houses and provides educational, emotional, physical and spiritual support for a total of twelve (12) children from around the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On October 19th, TEAM FLOW provided groceries, assisted with beautification of the grounds,

painting bedrooms and committed to volunteering on a continual basis, as a prime demonstration of the company’s mission and values.

“We extend our profound gratitude to FLOW for the initiative they have taken today. I (also) extend a special congratulations to the CEO, (Mrs Delleriece Hall), as well as to the Marketing and Communications Executive, Mr. Darron Hilaire. On behalf of all of us we say thank you very much. As of today you are partners of PCH and we welcome you back. Let’s keep FLOWING!,” shared Mrs Taylor.

This initiative is one of many opportunities throughout the year that FLOW TCI Management and Staff gets together as a team to demonstrate our values, to connect, to give back, and to be an example of corporate citizenship at it’s best.

“I always look forward to connecting with the members of my team at this level because it creates a sense of community, connection and pride in our staff. The latter part of

FLOW TCI Management & Staff pictured with PCH Managing Director, Mrs Rachel Taylor this initiative focuses on the community, but the introduction to Mission Day starts with us giving back to our staff and talking about means and ways to better our culture, better ourselves and to better our brand.

Mission Day gives us the opportunity to focus in, and then reach out with one mind, one intention, and one shared purpose,” shared Hall, FLOW TCI Country Manager.

Members of RTCIPF and Department of Mental Health attend crisis intervention training

Members of RTCIPF and Department of Mental Health

During the 17th to the 21st October 2016 representatives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) and Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence attended a certified 40hour Crisis Intervention Training

(CIT) course in Orlando Florida.

Constable Nichola Kennedy, Constable Georgio Chambers and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Anya Malcolm were among 35 participants represented at the training.

CIT is an effective law

enforcement response program designed for police and first responders who handle crisis calls involving people with mental illness including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. CIT also emphasizes a partnership between law enforcement, the mental health and substance abuse treatment system and consumers of mental health services and their families.

As part of the training various topics were discussed by the presenter including: Overview of Mental Illness, Psychotropic medication Made Simple, Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Law Enforcement, Assessment of Behavioural Disorders with Dementia and many more.

“The primary goal behind this training is to have the attendees train other officers and first responders in order to provide them with an enhanced understanding of mental disorders and their symptoms and to help to improve basic crisis communication skills in a

way that will make officers confident when intervening with persons with mental disorders. A special thank you goes out to the Deputy Governor’s office for sponsoring this training”, stated Dr. Alicia Malcolm, Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence.

Deputy Governor, Anya Williams added; “As a part of our mandate to promote and enhance training and capacity building across government, the Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to have funded this program under the Professional and Development Fund. As the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence and the Police seeks to improve its capabilities to address these critical areas in the Turks and Caicos Islands, this training will help to provide these officers and departments with the skills necessary to address the ongoing challenges that they face in this area.”

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TCIG receives new fleet of vehicles

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, in collaboration the Mechanical Services Division, within the Department of Public Works, is pleased to announce the arrival of eight brand new vehicles for placement within the government fleet.

These vehicles, which will be used mainly for compliance and enforcement purposes, will be distributed as follows: DEMA, 2 Trucks; Planning, 2 Trucks; Customs, one SUV and one car;

Health, one SUV and one car.

The Chief Mechanical Superintendent on announcing the arrival of these vehicles stated:

“The TCIG vehicle fleet has been without reliably functioning vehicles for quite some time now.

Subsequent to the flooding from hurricane Ike in 2008, which had tremendously affected the integrity of these vehicles, along with undue care by some drivers, who drove some vehicles through flooded salt water after the storm and in some cases, neglect on the part of

careless drivers, we have seen the with minor disruptions relating rapid deterioration of our already to transportation. They can now diminishing fleet. confidently operate with new and

“Most of the vehicles reliable vehicles specifically suited remaining in the fleet are well over for their departmental needs and 10 years old, and this dramatically purposes.”

We would like to encourage affects repair costs and interruption of service by the various ministries all Heads of Departments to control and departments, particularly and limit the use of these vehicles to in the areas of enforcement and ‘official use only’ as they should only compliance. be used in that capacity.

“With the addition of these We are motivated and eight new vehicles to the TCIG fleet, encouraged by the new addition to the receiving departments will now our fleet and we are looking forward be able to perform their functions to more in the near future.

Father’s message in a bottle returned to daughter 56 years later

A US woman says she was by water. He was nevertheless able shocked by the miraculous return of to read part of the message. a message in a bottle scribed by her “Return to 419 Ocean Blvd. and receive a reward of $150 from father almost six decades earlier.

New Hampshire woman Tina, owner of the Beachcomber,” it Paula Pierce was recently contacted said. by a Utah man, Cliff Buffington, Mr Buffington subsequently after he discovered the bottle while learnt that the Beachcomber was vacationing in the Turks and Caicos a reference to the Beachcomber Motel in Hampton, purchased by Ms Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.

“(I found) this coke bottle Pierce’s parents in 1960.

Ms Pierce has revealed her half buried in the sand – looked like it had been there since the beginning father penned the message – a joke of time,” Mr Buffington told local – shortly after the purchase, before broadcaster WMUR. flinging it into the sea.

After making contact with

“On the paper, there was something written in pencil – like Ms Pierce, Mr Buffington decided to handwriting. It said, ‘Look inside’.” return the message by hand, after

Mr Buffington said that after which Ms Pierce handed over the opening the bottle he discovered a promised reward of US$150 (A$196).

She has praised Mr note, its contents partially effaced

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Resume must contain employment history and contact numbers for the last five years.

Cliff Buffington contacted Paula Pierce after finding a message in a bottle from her late father Buffington for recognising the bottle’s significance and his willingness to travel interstate to see it safely delivered.

“This is special because it brings back a piece of (my father),

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“All of these things are very hard to lose.”

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Ministry of Border Control and Employment welcomes new staff

In keeping with it the Governments mandate the tasks that are being required of you.”

Hon. Gardiner conveyed to the group that; to improve service delivery across TCIG, the Ministry of Border Control is pleased to announce the addition “You were chosen to work in an area where there is of seven staff members to the Employment Services a great demand for your very best efforts to improve Department whose skills and attributes is expected to the quality, efficiency and by extension productivity.” contribute positively to the work of the Department. He added that; “No doubt your diverse experiences

Their roles vary from providing clerical, will complement the team that has been shouldering administrative, case-working, enforcement, research such an awesome responsibility for quite a while and and planning support to the Labour Commissioner it is hoped that your commitment will contribute significantly to the improvements that we hope to in the execution of her duties.

The Deputy Governor Hon. Anya Williams achieve.”

Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, along with the Minister of Border Control and Employment Hon. Ricardo Don Hue Gardiner Mrs. Clara Gardiner endorsed the comments of the formally welcomed the new team members and Minister and Deputy Governor and expressed that conveyed high expectations for the new team while the new staff members is only facet of our strategy to improve the work of this department, they members collectively.

Hon. Williams stated: “I am pleased to represent an invaluable and much needed resource both welcome and congratulate the new staff in the which, by extension, is critical to the implementation Employment Services Department on your various of key goals within our Ministry. appointments.

I encourage you to familiarize

Mrs. Michelle Fulford-Gardiner, Labour yourselves with the various ordinances and Commissioner, stated; “I am delighted to have the regulations that govern this unit and to see this new persons hired, added to our team. We have a as an opportunity to only help in reshaping this competent group of individuals which we can utilize department and ministry, but also the wider service to advance our mandate, whilst providing more on a whole. The responsibility may often seem great, efficient and effective customer service.” but I am fully confident in your abilities to carry out

THE NEW TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: Sanika Hall-Harvey – Corporate Caseworker Rohan Hall – Finance Officer Carolyn Jean Ellis-Outten – Senior Caseworker Supervisor Darnell Gardiner- Clerical/Administrative Assistant Loretta Talbot-Robinson – Research and Planning Officer Pamela Taylor – Senior Administrative Officer

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Twelve confirmed cases of Zika

By Todeline Defralien

To date, there have been a total of twelve confirmed cases of Zika reported in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services (MHAHS), wishes to inform the general public that there have been no new cases of Zika Virus infection since 20th September 2016.

Among the cases reported, all persons resides in Providenciales; Ten (10) were females and two (2) were males; the majority of persons are in the 11-44 age group, there were only two persons in the 6-19 age group. The initial positive cases were imported cases from other counties within the region but there have been cases that haven’t had a travel history and were contracted locally within the Turks and Caicos. Measures have been taken to ensure that these individuals are managed and contained, and all affected persons are recovering.

In a press conference held on Monday October 24th, 2016 at the Premier’s Office, Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing said, “Since Zika came into the Caribbean and came to Turks and Caicos we are happy to state that to date we’ve only registered twelve cases of zika. This twelve stretches throughout the period in question since zika first entered the Turks and Caicos Islands which showed that the number of cases has not been

increasing as they have been in some of the countries in the Caribbean.”

He added: “We can safely say that our Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services with our partners in Tourism have been stepping up to the plate in trying to put in place the various strategies and measures so as to reduce the transition/transmission of zika virus in our communities. However, we do not take that for granted that we are out of the woods. We know that the threat is real. We still have a number of suspected cases that we need to get results back for and we as the Ministry of Health and Human Services have been working with our regional partner so that we can keep on top of this epidemic.”

Ewing stated that even though TCI isn’t Zika free, they will continue to work to make sure that it is under control for both citizen and tourist visiting these shores.

He continued: “We here in the Turks and Caicos Islands feel proud that the rate of transmission of the Zika virus in our communities in terms of it remaining steady or almost decreasing is well for our future and our future in tourism and our future in health and when it’s the tourist season we can safely welcome tourist to our beautiful by nature shores because they know that they will be safe here on our beautiful by nature islands.”

Director of Environmental Health

Kenrick Neely said that the Environmental Health Department has stepped up their premises inspections.

The Government along with the Environmental Health Department and The Ministry of Health has employed three additional vector control officers for the next six months which was a part of the ZIKA fund that was allocated to the Ministry of Health and Environmental Health. Out of those funds they’ve purchased additional chemicals for fogging activities as well as for lava siding, also purchased additional fog machines, additional vehicles and also conducted educational campaigns.

The Environmental Health Department encourages the public to play their role in ensuring that the TCI prevents the spread of mosquito born diseases and other vector born diseases.

Zika is a viral illness, which is spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito.

This mosquito is found in the TCI. Most persons with Zika are not aware that they have the illness and may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of Zika are similar to Dengue and Chikungunya and appear between four to seven days after someone has been bitten by an infected mosquito.

These symptoms include mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye), muscle or joint pain, and general malaise. There is no specific

medication to treat Zika and there are currently no vaccines to prevent the illness.

Zika virus can cause Microcephaly in the unborn fetus of a pregnant woman. Pregnant women should take special precautions to ensure that they are not bitten by mosquitoes. Extra special precautions should be taken when travelling to affected areas and countries. Persons are advised to adopt safer sexual practices e.g. the use of condoms during sexual activity; this includes pregnant women for the duration of their pregnancy.

If you feel sick and think that you may have Zika consult a healthcare professional, especially if you have a fever. If you have travelled, make sure to tell your health provider about your travel. Use acetaminophen or paracetamol to treat fever and pain, get lots of rest and drink plenty of liquids.

It is important to note that the Zika virus will be in a person’s blood who is infected with Zika for the first week of infection. The virus can be passed on to other mosquitoes if they bite you while you are carrying the virus. Therefore, be especially careful to prevent mosquito bites during the first week to avoid spreading the disease.

There is no specific medication to treat Zika and there are currently no vaccines to prevent the illness.

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Seven Stars Resort & Spa recognised with Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Award

Condé Nast Traveler today

Seven Stars Resort & Spa lives announced the results of its 29th up to its recent accolades by offering annual Readers’ Choice Awards with guests top-notch service and wellSeven Stars Resort & Spa recognized appointed luxury suites that are among as the #6 Top Resort in the Atlantic. the Island’s most spacious. Seven Stars

“It is such an honor to be is home to the Island’s only heated recognized once again by a top travel salt-water pool and offers guests industry resource such as Conde Nast private pool deck cabanas for lounging, Traveler” said Ken Patterson, CEO of beach butler service, on-site spa and Seven Stars Resort & Spa. “Prestigious wellness services and award-winning awards and rankings continue to top gourmet dining options. For more serve as a firm validation that we information on Seven Stars Resort & are achieving our goals to lead the Spa visit www.SevenStarsGraceBay. region as one of the most sought-after com. The Condé Nast Traveler destination resorts in the Caribbean.”

Readers’ Choice Awards are the " The Condé Nast Traveler longest-running and most prominent Readers’ Choice Awards are the recognition of excellence in the travel longest-running and most prominent industry and are commonly known as recognition of excellence in the travel “the best of the best of travel.” Under industry and are commonly known as Editor in Chief Pilar Guzmán, the “the best of the best” of travel,” said Readers’ Choice Awards have become Grant Noble, General Manager of The Seven Stars Resort in Grace Bay, Providenciales more selective and specific to the Seven Stars Resort & Spa. in the Hospitality- Beach Resort/ Stars achieved a number 19 ranking passions that inspire today’s travelers.

Seven Stars Resort & Spa’s Hotel category. The Resort was also – six spots higher than it’s ranking in The Readers’ Choice Awards recognition comes on the heels of honored by World Travel Awards as 2015. The resort also earned a coveted are announced in the November issue several notable recent accolades from the leading Turks & Caicos hotel and spot on U.S News & World Report’s of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands prominent industry outlets in 2016. once again named to TripAdvisor’s Best Caribbean Hotels list taking the nationwide on October 25, 2016. The Seven Stars recently received a Silver Traveler’s Choice Awards list of the number 17 spot, progressing 25th on full list is published exclusively online, Magellan award from Travel Weekly ‘Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean.’ Seven the same list in 2015. at www.CNTraveler.com/rca.

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Public Prosecutor completes secondment to UK Serious Fraud Division

Public Prosecutor, Latisha S Williams

Public Prosecutor, Latisha S Williams returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands following a three week attachment to the Serious Fraud Office in London, United Kingdom during the month of September 2016.

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The Serious Fraud Office SFO was spent shadowing Counsels DPP.” (SFO) is a sui generis law enforcement at the Southwark Crown Court in Commenting on Miss agency within the United Kingdom London.

Williams secondment to the UK specifically England and Northern “I have learnt some handy Serious Fraud Office, Deputy Ireland in that it investigates and legal techniques” said Williams. Governor, Anya Williams said: prosecutes the most serious economic “Which I hope to share with my team “This attachment was arranged to crime, focusing mainly on criminal over the next coming weeks. Financial provide Senior Prosecutor Williams conduct such as Fraud, Bribery and crime within Turks & Caicos Islands with a wider practical knowledge Corruption of large companies which has grown significantly over the past of prosecuting serious and complex debases the confidence in UK plc. decade and has become a very serious fraud matters within the Office of The Serious Fraud Office and the concern for the TCI Government the Director of Public Prosecutions. office of Director were created by as well as governments worldwide I would like to congratulate Ms. the enactment of the UK’s Criminal as it threatens the development of Williams on the successful completion Justice Act 1987 and the office is economies and their stability. As of her secondment to the UK SFO a non-Ministerial Government our Economy grows and financial and I am pleased that she has not Department. crime rises so must our standards only found this experience to be

An ecstatic Miss Williams and practices of combating criminal most productive, but also personally expressed her pleasure to have the activities of this kind. rewarding. opportunity and stated that her “I would like to offer my “Ms. Williams has been experience at the Serious Fraud profound thanks to the Office of the considered to be a highly professional Office has completely motivated her Deputy Governor for their assistance and competent Public Prosecutor to do more in her current role at the in pursuing and funding this and I am certain that the hands DPP’s Office; including heading a secondment. It was very informative, on training provided will certainly specialist area for serious fraud and very well presented, plus enjoyable. not only assist her in her personal economic crime matters.

I have learned so much during my professional development, but also

She stated; “My time with training that will assist me in my that of the department. I wish to the SFO was awe-inspiring and workplace and in Court. I have record my gratitude to the UK Serious the most thrilling experience of already started to use some of the Fraud Office for their assistance my life. Working in a fast-paced, strategies and tools given to me, with in facilitating this program and unique environment where there are counsels and witnesses alike and they do hope that there will be further Investigators and Prosecutors under are working remarkably well. opportunities for other members one roof was indeed extraordinary.”

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Important tips about breast cancer

by Aldora Robinson

There has been a significant increase in the number of cancer cases within the Turks and Caicos since 2014.

The three (3) most prevalent cancers are breast, prostate and colorectal (colon). We begin a three part series with breast cancer.

The first sign of breast cancer often is a breast lump or an abnormal mammogram. Breast cancer stages range from early, curable breast cancer to metastatic breast cancer, with a variety of breast cancer treatments.

Male breast cancer is not uncommon and must be taken seriously.

In its early stages, breast cancer usually has no symptoms. As a tumor develops, you may note the following signs:

•A lump in the breast or underarm that persists after your menstrual cycle. This is often the first apparent symptom of breast cancer.

Lumps associated with breast cancer are usually painless, although some may cause a prickly sensation. Lumps are usually visible on a mammogram long before they can be seen or felt.

•Swelling in the armpit.

•Pain or tenderness in the breast. Although lumps are usually painless, pain or tenderness can be a sign of breast cancer.

•A noticeable flattening or indentation on the breast, which may indicate a tumor that cannot be seen or felt.

•Any change in the size, contour, texture, or temperature of the breast. A reddish, pitted surface like the skin of an orange could be a sign of

advanced breast cancer.

•A change in the nipple, such as a nipple retraction, dimpling, itching, a burning sensation, or ulceration. A scaly rash of the nipple is symptomatic of Paget's disease, which may be associated with an underlying breast cancer.

•Unusual discharge from the nipple that may be clear, bloody, or another color. It's usually caused by benign conditions but could be due to cancer in some cases.

•A marble-like area under the skin.

•An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast.

If you have a cancer diagnosis, it is normal to feel frightened, sad and worried. People who have had cancer often talk about experiencing three feelings: loss of control, unwanted aloneness and loss of hope. The first few weeks will be a busy time, as you face decisions about your treatment and care. Navigating the health care system taking different tests, doctor’s appointments, figuring out insurance and more, this can feel overwhelming.

But, it is ok to ask for help.

One of the first things to do Aldora Robinson is think about who in your at appointments? your National Health Promotion life is a helping presence. It might •Who can help me with and Advocacy Unit on the numbers be your spouse or partner, friends, practical support, such as figuring out 3382772 on Grand Turk and 3384942 faith community, support group or co- work leave, meals, family care, driving on Providenciales. Remember you are workers. Make a list of specific ways or cost of care questions? not alone. they can help.

•Who can help serve as a point person

If you are unsure of what to ask to keep other people updated? * Aldora Robinson R/N, MSc, MBA is people to do, below are some questions •Are there other people in my life that the Director of Health Promotion and to consider: will also need help? Who can help Advocacy in the

•Who would I like to talk with them?

Ministry of Health Agriculture and about treatment decisions? Or join me

For more information contact Human Services, TCI

HEAD OF CIVIL LITIGATION An experienced Civil Litigator is required for a firm based in Providenciales.

The successful candidate must have at least 15 years experience and must demonstrate experience and knowledge of having dealt independently with all matters relating to civil practice, litigation and employment law dispute resolution. Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written and be capable of production of documents and forms as required. Must have vehicle and driving license. The applicant must be able to work overtime when required. References will be required.

Salary ranging from $48,000.00 to $60,000.00 per annum.

Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

QUALIFIED PADI/OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTORS A Dive shop based in Providenciales is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the above position. Ideal candidate/s must have a minimum of (2) two years experience: must be able to speak French and English and have knowledge of boat operation. Equipment and compressor maintenance would be a plus.

Starting Salary $800.00 to $1100.00 per month based on experience and qualifications.

Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

ISLAND SOLUTIONS Invites applicants (especially Turks & Caicos Islanders and work permit holders) to apply for the position of

MBA CONSTRUCTION

LABOURER

Duties include maintaining and repairing security equipment, such as radios, tracking devices and other technical equipment.

Providing support to clients in technical systems in the field.

Salary $6.25 per hour Send or bring your resume/CV To: 123 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, TCI or contact 333-6577 Or email to: info@wcsstci.com Deadline for application is November 30th, 2016

SEEKS 1 GARDENER $6.25 per hour 6 days per week Contact 242-3450

HOUSEKEEPER Casa Bendijo Ltd is seeking to employ live in Housekeeper who will be responsible for ensure all areas of the home are clean, neat, and tidy which includes any indoor household cleaning and organizing tasks assigned by the employer. Typical responsibilities include vacuuming, dusting, laundry, mopping and changing and laundering linen. The Housekeep will also be required to be a care taker for two infant children in the absence of the parents.

Salary $800.00 monthly Belonger Application welcomed Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

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Half Way house breaks ground in TCI

By Todeline Defralien

As a joint effort between the Drug Prevention Foundation and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, a half-way house, broke ground in the island of Providenciales last week Friday October 21th, 2016 on South Dock Road.

Many persons were present to witness this historic occasion, including Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing, President of the Premier’s Cup Committee Mark Fulford, Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright- Robinson and Minister of Tourism, Porsha StubbsSmith.

This project is designed to assist in the re-integration of drug offenders placed on parole by the courts and to serve as an aftercare program for substance abuse clients who have completed inpatient services but need additional support.

It is also intended that this facility will serve as a custodial program for alternative sentencing of first time non-violent drug offenders.

According to the president of the Drug Prevention Foundation, Dierin Longmire, this program will increase the participant’s ability to function in a socially acceptable manner and reduce their reliance on criminal behaviour as well as drugs/ alcohol and ultimately make the community at large a safer place.

Other expected benefits of the project include: Reduction in recidivism among drug offenders, Reduction in numbers of drug offenders, reduction in drug related crimes, reduction in the level of poverty associated with loss of

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income resources to substance abuse and maintenance of treatment gains by patients sent abroad for inpatient rehabilitation. The Architect for this project is Charles Garland.

Longmire said, “This groundbreaking is a milestone in the first step in the rehabilitation of persons impacted by drugs and alcohol abuse into productive citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands. As we all know addiction is a disease and consequences are felt around the world.

We as a community need to recognise its signs and reach out to assist those that are suffering from all of these diseases. The assistance, presence and opportunity to start resolving some of these issues it surface from addiction.

If we’re to assess the overcrowding of our correctional facilities we would immediately observe our failure to and citizens of the Turks and Caicos address these issues in a meaningful Islands. way.”

Meanwhile Premier Hon. Dr.

She added: “This halfway Rufus Ewing said, “This is a project that house will serve as both a pre-release was in the making for some time. It’s and a pre-sentence opportunity for been a long time dream of Dierin and those struggling to find a new way a life. many others in our society and those It will offer an alternative sentencing in the Drug Prevention Foundation. program which will require them to As the Government of the Turks and reside in the facility and will offer a Caicos Islands we would like to extend drug and alcohol curriculum, a twelve our thanks to the Drug Prevention step program, urinalysis, counseling Foundation for conceptualizing this and a reintroduction back into society. project and working and partnering It is our desire to host as many twenty- with the Government to bring this five persons at a time. Here they will project to fruition.” coach on how to readapt into society as There were a number of events productive citizens. It’s not our goal to held throughout the past year to try create a system of welfarisum.” and raise funds for this project such as

These individuals will not Masquerade Ball, The Premiers Cup be directly receiving any funds; this etc. “It seems like now we approach is to provide assistance have enough funding and with the through empowerment of both resident Government support in providing the

WC SECURITY SERVICES

Invites applicants (especially Turks & Caicos Islanders and work permit holders) to apply for the position of

SECURITY OFFICER

– sun@suntci.com

Duties include: protecting property and delivering the highest quality security and safety services to our clients; providing reassurance and assistance to our clients and customers; Patrolling and maintaining accurate records; incident management and excellent report writing skills.

Salary $6.36 per hour Send or bring your Resume/CV To: 123 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, TCI or Contact 333-6577 or email to info@ wcsstci.com Deadline for application is November 30th, 2016

SUNSET CAFÉ

PATSY THOMPSON

SOUTH CAICOS

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking A Domestic worker To work 5-6 days a week holidays also Salary starting at $6.25 per hour Belonger will be given first preference

SEEKS 1 Kitchen Helper Salary $6.50 per hour Contact 342-0160 or 331-0221

lease of this land that we are now standing on, to allow this facility to be built to be erected. I say thanks and praises to the almighty God for his goodness and mercies and thank all of you for your hard work and dedication for such a worthy cause. I know that we can go this far in building the facility but the operation of the facility I know would also come with its challenges and I would like to commit as a Government we will be there as well to assist in any way, shape and form in assisting with the operational management in providing the various funding or assistance to assist in operation of the facility and may this project be one of those life changing projects in these beautiful islands,” Ewing said.

The halfway house is to be completed for sometime next year.

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE One (1) Air Condition Technician Require individual with certification in “Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Equipment Operation & Maintenance” with a minimum of ten years experience to service large operation including a supermarket.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $9.25 per hour One (2) Electrician Minimum seven years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including electronic circuit boards. Individual should also posses basic plumbing knowledge and be capable of setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Certification required.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $8.00 per hour One (1) Gas Attendant Good oral and written skills, no experience necessary.

Knowledge of basic mechanically skills would be an asset.

Knowledge to maintain gas pump machines would be an asset.

Wages: From $6.50 per hour Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department.

Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Submit applications to by October 7, 2016 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd.,

Human Resource Department

Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

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C&W Communications expands network with Ericsson across Caribbean and Panama Ericsson and C&W a simple and transparent upgrade expansion project across all of our markets.

Considering the clear Communications one of the largest subscription. full service communications and With 3G and LTE, C&W trend in the growth of subscribers, entertainment providers in the customers will benefit from a network mobile data and smartphone usage, Caribbean and Latin American region, capable of supporting advanced C&W’s key objective is to deploy a now part of Liberty Global (LiLAC technologies and other high-speed mobile network with world-class Group) announced the delivery of features designed to provide a better quality, performance and operational convenience in order to exceed our a complete network expansion for user experience.

C&W across their operations in the “Ericsson is committed to providing customers’ expectations,” said Carlo C&W Communications with excellence Alloni, Executive Vice-president and Caribbean and Panama.

The expansion includes in end-user satisfaction and delivering CTIO, C&W Communications.

According to the latest Ericsson hardware, software, licensing and best-in-class results. In the journey services for C&W brands FLOW that we envision undertaking with Mobility Report, by 2021, smartphone (Caribbean), BTC (Bahamas) and CWP C&W, Ericsson will provide solid subscriptions in Latin America and (Panama). guidance and support throughout all of the Caribbean will comprise 65% of all In addition, C&W’s network expansion the project’s critical phases, enabling mobile subscriptions; LTE will account will provide all C&W markets across C&W to provide its customers with the for approximately 30% of all mobile the Caribbean and Panama access to best in mobile connectivity solutions,” subscriptions, representing more than software upgrades and the opportunity said Clayton Cruz, Vice-president, 250 million mobile subscriptions. In to migrate to the Ericsson Software Ericsson Latin America and Caribbean. addition, mobile data traffic is expected Model, which provides operators with “We are happy to once again partner to grow nine times in the region by the best available performance through with Ericsson in this network 2021, reaching 75% of all mobile traffic.

To meet these increasing traffic demands, C&W’s network expansion increases site capacity, improves the performance of the existing network through hardware and software upgrades, facilitates the implementation of carrier aggregation, and allows for the addition of small cells.

The expansion is currently underway and expected to be completed in November 2016.

Ericsson is present today in all high-traffic LTE markets, including the US, Japan and South Korea, and handles the most global LTE traffic. In addition, 40 percent of the world's total mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. More than 270 LTE RAN and Evolved Packet Core networks have been delivered by Ericsson worldwide, of which 200 are live commercially.

RBC presents donation to MVP Aldora Robinson

RBC Royal Bank recently made a presentation to Ms. Aldora Robinson, the recent recipient of the MVP Award, Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Service 2016.

The Ministry of Health advised that Aldora was selected the MVP for the following reasons:

“This year, Ms. Aldora was challenged to take on a role that would see her broaden her scope from being an Advocate for the national HIV unit to taking the leading role of the department with responsibilities for promotion and advocacy of and for the entire Ministry of Health.

She consistently collaborated with her team, pulling them into a retreat to begin the retooling of their skillsets; ensuring that information was shared in the various mediums and media; working to ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islands was the first in the English-speaking

Sanfra Foster, Country Manager, RBC Royal Bank presents the award to Aldora Robinson, Most Valuable Player, The Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Service 2016.

Caribbean to be validated as having achieved the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV / Syphilis. She further worked with the education Department to ensure

ROUTE TECHNICIAN Elite Gaming Ltd is seeking to employ a Route Technician with minimum 5 years experience in slot machine operations. The ideal candidate: •Must be able to repair and maintain all types of slot machines.

•Must be able to work 6 days a week/shift work •Must be able to work days/nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary: $15 an hour. This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: oa@fcorporatemsl.com

that the recent work done on the review of the HFLE curriculum formed a cohesive part of the national curriculum.” RBC Royal Bank is very proud of Aldora’s contribution

and was happy to partner with the Honorable Deputy Governor and the The Ministry by providing a tangible award.

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Come and join our winning team at Seven Star Resort & Spa The following positions are currently available

Owners Asset Protection Officer This position is under the direct supervision of the Owners Relations Manager/General Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets for the assigned Home Owners.

Duties and Requirements: •A minimum of 5 years’ experience •Able to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends.

•Highly trained in security procedures and martial arts.

•First Aid training is preferable and ability to communicate effectively •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend.

•Willing to work long Shifts (up to 14hrs) and split shift during the night.

•Willing to work in all weather conditions and ability to respond to patron problems effectively.

•Excellent customer service skills Salary range: USD1,100 per month New position Mixologist Is responsible for the overall management of the bar team. Must be able to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers’ needs and expectations. The purpose of this position is to interact with the hotel guests and ensure they have a great experience at the BAR or lounge. Must manage and trained Requirements: •Have worked in a well-reputed organization in a similar capacity •Minimum of three years’ experience as a mixologist •Skilled in customer service and interaction •Knowledgeable about mixology techniques and must be able to train team •Knowledge of basic cashiering procedures •To be punctual and precise Responsible for: •Supervise daily operations of the bar(s) and ensure beverages are mixed and served according to the standards.

•Manage the bar’s beverage program and make occasional changes to ensure an up to date product offering and attractive presentation.

•Ensure the bar is kept in good running order and deep cleaning and maintenance is performed when necessary.

•Manage the bar’s inventory, perform inventory checks and provide accounts with assistance during monthly stock takes.

•Maintain bar materials and glassware and notify HOD when reordering is necessary Salary range: USD20,000 to USD26,400 per annum (Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications). Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Line Cook: We are looking for a professional line cook to prepare food to the exact chef ’s specifications and to set up stations for menu. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and acquisition goals.

Requirement •Proven cooking experience •Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures •Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks •Familiar with industry’s best practices •Culinary school diploma Salary: USD16,800 to USD21,600 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder Pastry Chef We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Must be skill in baking high quality treats should be matched by your creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.

Duties: •Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes •Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget •Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking •Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently •Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel •Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards Requirements: •Proven experience as Pastry Chef, baker or relevant role •Great attention to detail and creativity •Organizing and leadership skills •In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition •Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)

Salary range: USD35,000 to USD44,800 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

LEAD BEACH BUTLER Candidate will lead their section team and at times be responsible for opening or closing the Beach Cabana Service including responsibility for end of day procedures.

SECURITY OFFICER The areas of responsibility for this position include the protection and safety of property assets, employees, guests, accident and fire prevention and response. The ideal candidate must exemplify excellent customer service and create a positive atmosphere for guests and employees and be available to work a rotating and flexible schedule.

•Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a lead Butler position at a five-star resort.

•F&B Server experience in outdoor setting is a plus •Willing to work long hours in the all-weather types.

•High energy with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend.

•Excellent command of English language (writing/reading/speaking) •Experience with point-of-service system, prior cashier or banking experience preferred Wages: USD6.25 to USD$7.60 per hour. Position currently held by a work permit holder

Duties and Requirements: •A minimum of 5 years’ experience •Able to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends.

•Willing to walk/run through dark bushy areas to carryout checks.

•Highly trained in security procedures and martial arts.

•First Aid training is preferable •Ability to communicate effectively •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend.

•Willing to work long Shifts (up to 14hrs) and split shift during the night.

•Willing to work in all weather conditions.

•Ability to respond to patron problems effectively.

Other positions: •Reservations Agent •Landscaper •Retail clerk

Salary range: USD14,000 to USD15,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Asst. F&B Manager F&B Runner Chief Stewart

Salary range: USD12,000 to $17,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Some position currently held by a work permit holder.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV’s at the security building for the attention of HR. Prospective applicants who are Islanders kindly send copies of your application to the board.

Application deadline: October 30, 2016

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We hire smiles!!!

The Resort will be holding a series of Job Fairs to find Talent for the season… we hire the personality and train the individual.

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends (Saturday and Sunday). The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

Please forward your resumes by Friday November 18th 2016 to secure an interview date and time.

Feel free to drop your resumes in our secure resume drop-box at the Service Gate, or email it to mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com, or fax to 649 946 4870.

There are vacancies from Entry Level to Management positions: Below are some of the openings in our departments (this inviting Turks and Caicos Islanders applicants: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

list is not exhaustive)

and we are

Accounts (Accountant, Clerk etc.)

Bars (Beach and Pool Server, Bar Porter, Bartender etc.)

Concierge (Agent, Junior Concierge etc.)

Cost Control (Porter, Clerk etc.)

Dining Room (Server, Supervisor, Restaurant Manager etc.)

Engineering (Certified skilled technical persons.)

Entertainment (Dancer, Singer, Musician, Animator, AV Technician etc.)

Front Office (Agent, Bellman etc.)

Gift Shop (Assistant Manager, Sales Representative) Grounds (Supervisor, Grounds man) Gym (Gym Attendant) Housekeeping (Houseman, Room Attendant, Linen Room Attendant etc.)

IT(IT Coordinator/ Trainee) Kids Kamp (Attendant/ Counselor) Kitchen (Cooks Grade 1,2 and 3) Laundry (Attendant, Shift-leader, Supervisor) Photoshop (Photographer, Sales Representative ) Public Relations (Media Specialist) Projects (Assistant Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, MEP Engineer) Sales (Junior Sales Executive) Security (Officer, Supervisor) Spa (Certified skilled therapist) Stewarding (Steward) Travel and Loyalty(Travel and Loyalty Consultant[returning guests bookings]) Training (Training Coordinator) Watersports (Towel Runner, Waterpark, Beach and Pool Attendant, Dive Instructor etc.)

Weddings (Wedding Planner, Wedding Steward) Applicants will be contacted via text only to confirm your interview Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn or dropped off in the “Resume Box” at the Service Gate or Employment Services- Labour Department and should reach not later than November 18th 2016.

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Concierge Department requires: The Projects Department requires: ✓ Reports to:

✓

Projects Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director and Projects Director SRI

In association with the Managing Director and Projects Director SRI, the Projects Manager implements projects, at both administrative and/or instructional level. Ensures the coordination of various events and is instrumental in the planning, ordering, instillation, and follow-on process. Participates in the coordinating the personnel required to complete the project.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum ten (10) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing a 500 rooms or more hotel; • Experience managing and overseeing conference facilities of 15, 000 sq. ft. or more; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1500 employees; The Project Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Reports to:

The Assistant Maintenance Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The position of Director of Entertainment is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School graduate • Computer literate • Excellent Customer Service Skills

Reports to:

Dancer Director of Entertainment (Manager)

To engage the guests to participate in activities, attend shows and special guest events. Part of the responsibility as a dancer is to create lasting memories while on vacation. In addition supports all cross promotion opportunities.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Dance experience in multiple genres • Excellent Customer Service Skills The Dancer position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Photoshop Department requires:

The salaries for these positions are negotiable and dependent on experience.

✓

The Kitchen Department requires:

Reports to:

Sous Chef Pastry Cook/Chef

Shop Attendant Photoshop Manager

Responsible for daily sales at the Photo Shop, while supporting functions of Photo Shop Manager as to the daily operation of the site.

Executive Chef

Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training preferred • Three to five years’ experience as supervisor in an international first-class hotel/resort.

The Sous Chef and Pastry Cook/ Chef positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The salary for these positions ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Experience with meeting Sales Targets • Excellent Customer Service Skills The Shop Attendant position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Spa Department requires: ✓ Reports to:

Spa Attendant Spa Manager

To greet guests as they enter the Spa lounge & treatment areas. Maintains the ambiance and aesthetics of the Spa. To maintain the cleanliness of all Spa areas including exterior areas such as Spa entrance.

The Off-Site Department requires:

Reports to:

Front Office Manager

Represents the company throughout the guest’s stay, ensures guest satisfaction by meeting and exceeding their expectations. To work closely with all department to ensure that Guests receive friendly, efficient service from the point of arrival until departure. To deliver the highest level of professional and exemplary customer service to all guest. To conduct themselves with unquestioned integrity at all times while coordinating guest entire vacation experience through a seamless process. Ensuring the delivery of genuine service that enhances every vacation experience.

✓

Managing Director

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field or hold certification as an Entertainment Specialist; • Knowledge and training the following field stage manager, production manager and stage hand positions; • Must have minimum 2 -3 years working experience in child care environment; • Must have 3 – 5 years senior management experience.

✓ ✓

Agent

The Entertainment Department requires:

Director of Entertainment (Manager)

The presence of the Director of Entertainment is essential in planning various types of resort entertainment and activities. Ensuring that all social and cultural events are well coordinated, the Director of Entertainment also acts as the main source of information for the guests on the resort, ensuring they are having an enjoyable experience.

Reports to:

The Junior Concierge position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Agent position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Entertainment Department requires:

✓ ✓

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School diploma / certificate • Knowledgeable about inventory / accounting • Understand ordering and receiving processes

Reports to:

Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity • Extensive knowledge of building trades, electrical, mechanical, HVAC&R, plumbing and general building practices • Knowledge of facility regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, AD, CFC, NFPA)

Reports to:

To maintain an effective and detailed control on the movement of beverage items/guest supplies, from ordering to placement in rooms. Maintains standards of quality and presentation and assists with guest services. To work closely with Concierge and Housekeeping to ensure that Guests receive friendly, efficient service from the point of arrival until departure in regards to stocking and restocking of rooms, assistance with luggage, location of amenities, delivery of WOWs, and TLC calls, to assist in the Concierge when needed.

✓

Assistant Maintenance Manager

The position assist with ensuring the engineering operations meets the brand’s target customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the department through efficient utilization of all utilities and ensuring continued asset value through predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.

✓

Concierge Manager

The Front Office Department requires:

The Maintenance Department requires: ✓

Junior Concierge (formally Mini-Bar Stocker)

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • No allergies to chemicals • Physically fit

Caretaker Labour/Groundskeeper Properties Manager

To perform cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of the Off-Site properties; and to assist in all other maintenance activities as instructed by the Properties Manager.

The Spa Attendant position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must be literate • Must be able to read and understand warnings and cautionary information

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $7.00 per hour

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

and should reach not later than November 11th 2016

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More efficient equipment. More reliable infrastructure.

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Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Maintenance Department requires:

The Bar Department requires: ✓

✓

Supervisor

Reports to:

Reports to:

Beverage Manager

Is responsible to assist the Beverage Manager in the running of the entire Beverage operation ensuring that all Bars and Catering facilities operate smoothly at all times, within the standard operating procedure.

Simultaneously, maintaining F&B budget costs and continually monitoring and improving the level of service offered to our guests.

Shift Leader Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

To provide technical support to ensure the full operation of all plant and equipment and system during an assigned shift while attending to all guest and service calls.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three years minimal management experience in similar multi outlet beverage operation with ability to maintain the highest level of standards; • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate, preferably in the field of Electrical Installation/Electrical Technology, from a recognized Vocational Training Institution • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred • Must possess a level of skill and/or Technical Competence equivalent to at least Level II HEART Trust NTA certification.

The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Shift Leader position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Concierge Department requires:

The Maintenance Department requires:

✓

✓

Supervisor

Reports to:

Reports to:

Concierge Manager

Supervises the Concierge operation and ensures personnel are executing their duties in accordance to SRI SOP’s. Directs and coordinates the activities and daily functions of the Concierge department according to standards of Sandals Resorts International. Creatively and innovatively foster, mentor and develop team members.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position; • Computer literate with computer application and software i.e. Windows/Excel/Access/Outlook.

Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology; • Excellent Customer Service Skills;

✓ Reports to:

Supervisor Watersports Manager

Under the general guidance of the Watersports Manager and within the limits of Sandals Resorts International’s policies and procedures, assists, instructs the guests in the accepted scuba diving practices governed by the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) or National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; • Coxswain license to operate vessels with 500Hp engines preferred • Certified Regulator Technician (Cressi-sub, Sherwood etc.) preferred

The Gift Shop Department requires: Shift Leader Gift Shop Manager

Assist with the supervision of all daily activities in the Resort Shop. This includes selling and customer service management, developing team members and visual merchandising. Also includes assisting the Manager and/or Assistant Manager in guiding the success of the store by presenting a clean, neat and organized shopping environment for customers. Assists in overseeing all activities related to merchandise flow, store maintenance, expense management, shortage prevention and store sales support.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School Graduate; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and orally.

The Weddings Department requires: ✓

The Entertainment Department requires:

Reports to:

The Maintenance Controller position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Shift Leader position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

✓

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Level education or higher • Computer Literate – solid knowledge of spreadsheet applications • Five (5) CXC/G.C.E. O’Levels including Mathematics and or Accounts and English Language.

• Three years’ experience in a similar position

Reports to:

The Watersports Department requires:

Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

The Maintenance Controller assists with the monitoring of costs, in order to achieve maximum efficiency and to reduce waste/losses. Controls all items received and issued in addition to maintaining inventory counts.

✓

The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Maintenance Controller

Reports to:

Senior Animator Director of Entertainment and Animation Manager

The Senior Animator is responsible for supporting, coordinating and directing the daily operations of the Sesame Street Characters based on directive by the Animation Manager. He/she is reports to the Animation Manager and The Director of Entertainment (Manager); together they oversee all the Sesame Street Programs in addition to working with the rest of the Entertainment Areas, Photography, Sales, Food and Beverage, Public Relations, among some others. The Senior Animator’s main responsibility is to ensure quality and quantity exposure of the Sesame Street Characters so that our Guests can enjoy during their stay at the Resort as well as look for revenue opportunities that will make us grow in within the Hotel industry.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • 5 CXC or GCE subjects or equivalent; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; • First AID & CPR Certified; • CHS Certified (Or any recognized Hospitality Training Institute).

Weddings Captain (Shift Lead for Wedding Stewards) Weddings Manager

The Weddings Captain is responsible for the direction, coordination, setup breakdown and service of all Weddings. Ensure that the highest level of service is provided to our wedding couples. They also ensure that all equipment is properly stored at the end of each wedding and maintained in top condition.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School diploma or equivalent • Three years minimal experience in fine dining restaurants and ability to maintain the highest level of standards.

• Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge.

The Wedding Captain position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Grounds Department requires: ✓

Irrigation Technician

The Senior Animator position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Reports to:

The Laundry Department requires:

The Irrigation Technician landscapes or maintains grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.

Typically performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation.

✓ Reports to:

Shift Leader Laundry Manager

The Shift Leader is responsible for the supervision of the laundry personnel in folding, washing and drying linen for the resorts and also to correct deficiency.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School Graduate; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and orally.

Grounds Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.

The Irrigation Technician position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $14.00 per hour

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

and should reach not later than November 11th 2016

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jay Z offers Princes family $40m for rights to unreleased music

Hip hop mogul Jay Z has According to the publication, reportedly made a major play to Jay Z, real name Shawn Carter, is expand his music catalogue. The Big still the favourite to score streaming Pimpin' rapper is said to have reached rights to Prince's music for his Tidal out to the family of late musician music service. Although, the Watch Prince in a bid to obtain rights to the The Throne rapper will reportedly face competition from others who are singer's unreleased music.

Prince, who died on 21 willing to front a larger sum of money.

Until then, Prince's fans will April after overdosing on powerful painkillers, famously had heaps of have the opportunity to hear some unheard songs in a vault at his Paisley of these unreleased tracks when Park home. TMZ reports that Jay Z, Paisley Park opens as a museum 46, flew Prince's sister Tyka Nelson from 27 October. Chanhassen City and her husband Maurice Phillips to Council have given approval for the New York City "several weeks ago" to sprawling property, where Prince died, as a tourist attraction similar to meet with him.

Sources with knowledge of the Elvis Presley's Graceland. Addressing reported meeting claim Jay Z offered the new venture, mayor Denny to pay the family $40m (£32m, 36m) Laufenburger said: "I'm happy for the in exchange for the highly sought- council, I'm happy for the community, after catalogue. However, Jay Z was I'm happy for the operator. [It's a] big most likely disappointed to find that benefit for the community."

Nelson needs to obtain permission Around 600,000 visitors are expected from the rest of Prince's siblings and to flock to the compound each year, also the trust currently managing the where they will have access to Prince's recording studio and view archives singer's estate.

Mariah Carey cancels most of South America tour

Tidal co-owner Jay Z has reportedly made a play for Prince's unreleased music such as awards, clothing and musical instruments including his famous collection of guitars.

In addition to the Paisley Park museum, Warner Bros Records

Rihanna’s Missing Back-Up Dancer Shirlene Quigley Found Safe

“She is safe and at a medical facility which location is undisclosed at this time,” the North Bergen Police Department writes on Facebook.

Rihanna‘s back-up dancer, Shirlene Quigley, has been found alive and safe, the North Bergen Police Department wrote on its Facebook Page Tuesday.

“She is safe and at a medical facility which location is undisclosed at this time. North Bergen Police Detectives have contacted her father and he is in route from Los Angeles to reunite with his daughter,” the post read.

On Monday, Rihanna issued an emotional plea for help in finding Quigley, who has been missing since early Sunday morning.

Quigley, 32, who has also performed with Beyonce, Missy

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey has cancelled deserve better" than the treatment received by show promoters. most of her tour in South America.

The 'Touch My Body' singer

The 46-year-old singer has cited "promoter negligence" for the wrote: "Devastated my shows in need to cancel upcoming shows in Chile, Argentina & Brazil had to be Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, and cancelled. My fans deserve better has said she is "devastated" by the than how some of these promoters treated them. (sic)" outcome.

She was due to perform on October 28 The exact details are not yet known in Buenos Aires, Argentina, October and E! News reports the tickets sales 30 in Santiago, Chile, November 1 had been a success.

However, Mariah has said she in São Paulo, Brazil, and November 5 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, as part of will do her best to reschedule the her 'The Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour' dates for 2017. which started in Europe earlier this In a second tweet, she wrote: "I love year. my lambs in #SouthAmerica and will

In a statement made to E! do everything I can to come in 2017 News, the 'Without You' hitmaker the proper way.

Thank you for understanding. said: "To all of my lambs in South America, I am devastated that a LYM, Te Amo MC (sic)" portion of this tour had to be cancelled. Despite the four axed shows, the Thank you for all of the excitement 'We Belong Together' singer will still and love - I hope to see you soon, my perform her upcoming concerts in Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico, darlings!"

The pop superstar then took in November.

All cancelled tickets will to Twitter to share the article written by the publication, stating that "fans receive refunds.

have announced that they will release greatest hits album Prince 4Ever on 22 November while his classic 1984 album Purple Rain is set for re-release early in 2017.

Shirlene Quigley

Elliott and Jamie Foxx, according to People.com, had not been seen since boarding a bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City around 1 a.m. ET on Sunday.

The police were alerted to her disappearance by her father, NBC New York reported. The concerned parent, who lives in California, said she always called him at 6 p.m. each evening and he got worried when she didn’t get in touch on Sunday.

Quigley’s cellphone was found in a bridal store in the Chelsea area of New York City, but her dad said she could have been there picking up clothes for a show.

However, he said she recently made a strange comment to a friend, saying: “Get ready, it’s about to happen and I’m going to need you to sub for me.”

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE Autism study shows benefits when parents get involved

For millions of families around mediated intervention," said Green, who the world, autism poses daily challenges. believes this enables a 24/7 therapeutic Some parents find it difficult or even space for children with autism in their impossible to communicate with their own homes. own children or understand how they During the trial, children perceive the world around them. This with core symptoms of autism were mental condition can also affect their divided into two groups: one in which child's ability to interact socially or children and parents received standard show emotion, and often create a desire treatment and one in which parents for repetitive behaviors. worked with therapists to better

But a new study published understand how they can communicate Tuesday in the Lancet has showed that with their children effectively, as well parents of children with autism may be as pick up on their child's cues for able to work with them from a young interaction. age to help reduce the severity of their The immediate outcome of this symptoms and improve their ability to trial was reported in a previous study communicate. in 2010, soon after it ended. It found

The findings were the outcome that parents showed improvement of the Pre-school Autism Communication in their ability to interact with their Trial, which was designed to "work with children, improvement in children parents to help improve parent-child communicating back with their parents communication at home," according to and reduced severity of symptoms Jonathan Green, professor of child and among children whose parents received adolescent psychiatry at the University this training. of Manchester, who co-led the trial. s

"When we change the parental "(Autism) is a devastating diagnosis to interactive behavior ... that leads to most families," he added. "Then there child initiation with the parent, and is a big question mark above what that change in child initiation with the happens next." parent is related to the child changing

The benefit of parental symptoms," Green said. The new intervention Autism is thought to affect study analyzed the long-term impact on one in 68 children in the United States children and their parents more than and one in 100 children in the UK, with six years later. Although the parents' half estimated to have intellectual synchrony -- how much they were disabilities and about 10% never attuned to and responsive with their learning to speak, according to the child's communication -- had fallen researchers. It is a spectrum disorder, to equal that of the control group, the with children experiencing a range of researchers saw sustained improvement symptoms and severity. The causes in children's communication with their are not fully understood, and there is parents as well as a greater reduction in currently no pharmaceutical treatment the severity of symptoms among children or cure. whose parents had received training.

Previous studies and therapies "That difference had persisted," have involved having children work said Andrew Pickles, professor of directly with therapists to improve biostatistics and psychological methods their communication skills and reduce at Kings College London, who co-led the symptoms, such as repetition. By research. "Getting in early when there contrast, the new trial "is a parent- is more chance of general change."

Babies should sleep in parents’ room to help prevent SIDS

Infants should sleep in the their beds to make nursing more same bedroom as their parents for at convenient in the middle of the least the first six months of their lives night, according to the guidelines, to minimize the risk of sleep-related published in Pediatrics. deaths, according to new guidelines SIDS has become much less common from U.S. pediatricians. in recent decades as doctors have

Ideally, babies should stay in urged parents to put infants to sleep their parents’ room at night for a full on their backs without pillows or year, according to recommendations other soft bedding and toys that released today by the American could pose a suffocation risk. But it Academy of Pediatrics. still remains a leading cause of infant

Babies shouldn’t share a mortality, killing about 3,500 babies bed with parents, however, because a year in the U.S. alone, according to that increases the risk of sudden the AAP. infant death syndrome (SIDS), the These deaths can be caused guidelines stress. The safest spot for by a variety of factors including infant sleep is on a firm surface such brain abnormalities or respiratory as a crib or bassinet without any soft problems in babies as well as bedding, bumpers or pillows. sleeping face down on fluffy surfaces

Sleeping in the same room, or surfaces that pose a risk of but not in the same bed, may reduce suffocation. babies’ risk of SIDS by up to 50 “The majority of sleeppercent, said Dr. Lori Feldman- related infant deaths occur when Winter, a co-author of the AAP babies are sleeping on their stomach, guidelines and pediatrics researcher or with soft bedding nearby, or when at Cooper Medical School of Rowan bed-sharing with their mother, other University in Camden, New Jersey. caregiver or other family members,”

“Bed-sharing is potentially said Dr. Fern Hauck, a pediatrics hazardous for SIDS, and this is researcher at the University of most important for infants under Virginia in Charlottesville who four months of age and those who serves on the AAP task force on SIDS. were premature or low birth weight,” “The new guidelines Feldman-Winter added by email. emphasize the importance of placing

The new guidelines also infants on their back for EVERY encourage skin-to-skin contact as sleep, naptime or nighttime, at home, soon as possible after birth to help at grandma's, at daycare and placing prevent SIDS. babies in a crib or bassinet with a

With cesarean deliveries, firm mattress, without pillows, soft/ mothers can do this with their babies loose blankets, bumper pads, or other as soon as they are awake and alert soft objects, in mother's/parent's after surgery and, in the meantime, room close to her bed,” Hauck added fathers or other caregivers can by email. “All of these steps will allow provide skin-to-skin contact to for open flow of air to the baby.” newborns.

Roughly one in five sleep Breastfeeding can also related infant deaths occur outside help prevent SIDS, but mothers the home, according to a separate still shouldn’t sleep with babies in study published in Pediatrics.

Reported Cases of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are on Rise

There were more cases racial minorities and men who have Syphilis rates increased among men of sexually transmitted diseases sex with other men are at most risk of and women in every region of the country. Most cases were among men reported in the United States last getting an S.T.D. year than ever before, according to Chlamydia rates are highest among who have sex with men. But the rate new federal data. Rates of chlamydia, 15-to 24-year-olds, who accounted of syphilis diagnosis among women gonorrhea and syphilis — three of the for nearly two-thirds of diagnoses grew by 27 percent, and the rate most common S.T.D.s — grew for the last year, and among blacks. While of congenital syphilis, passed from second consecutive year, with sharper chlamydia disproportionately affects pregnant women to their babies, by 6 increases in the West than other women , the rate of reported cases percent. Why is the number of cases regions. And while all three diseases among men grew more sharply last growing? P u b l i c are treatable with antibiotics, most year. Over all, the rate of reported health officials point to a number of possible reasons, from budget cuts to cases continue to go undiagnosed, cases grew by 5.9 percent.

Chlamydia is the most what might be called the Tinder effect. potentially causing infertility and other problems. common of the S.T.D.s that have to be Since the beginning of the economic

The syphilis rate rose most reported to the C.D.C., with more than downturn, more than half of state and sharply, by 19 percent. Public health 1.5 million cases last year. local programs that provide testing Most of the new gonorrhea and treatment for S.T.D.s have had officials are particularly worried about an increase in the number of babies and syphilis cases were among gay budget cuts, according to the C.D.C. whose mothers are passing it to them men, although rates are climbing for “Those are among the primary places in utero, which can cause stillbirths women, too. Public health officials are where we actually diagnose and treat and infant deaths. Progress in the worried that gonorrhea is becoming S.T.D.s as well as H.I.V.,” said Dr. fight against S.T.D.s has “unraveled,” resistant to the some of the last Jonathan Mermin, the director of the according to a report from the Centers antibiotics capable of treating it. agency’s National Center for H.I.V./ Although gonorrhea rates are highest AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, S.T.D. and TB for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dr. Mermin Who is most affected by the rise in among blacks, they have jumped over Prevention. the last few years among whites and also said that the rise of dating S.T.D.s? apps like Tinder could possibly be

Young people, members of other ethnic groups.

contributing to rising S.T.D. rates, and that some local health departments believed there was a connection. “But it’s not completely clear, the cause and effect, at this point,” he added.

Where is the problem worst?

Over the past few years, the West has had bigger increases in S.T.D. rates than any other region of the country.

The number of gonorrhea cases reported in Montana almost doubled last year, for example, to 844 from 434.

In California, the number of reported syphilis cases grew by 28 percent, to 4,908 from 3,835.But the South still has the highest overall rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Louisiana has the highest rates of gonorrhea (221 cases per 100,000 residents, compared with 124 nationally) and syphilis (15 cases per 100,000 residents, twice the national average). California and Louisiana had the most babies born with syphilis last year, about 40 percent of the total.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Skype sex scam: How Arab men get seduced online and are made to pay for it

One night a young Palestinian man living abroad fell victim to an online scam, involving a web camera and a beautiful woman. Here Samir (not his real name) tells the story of how he was trapped - and below the BBC’s Reda el Mawy visits the Moroccan boomtown where many of the scammers are based.

Reporting by Sean O’Neill, Reda el Mawy, and Daniel Silas Adamson

It happened when I was home alone. This girl added me on Facebook.

I didn’t think it was anything strange - I often get friend requests from old school friends who I don’t know well.

The next day she sends me a message: “Hi, how are you? I saw your profile and I liked you.” So I looked at her profile and, I mean, she was really hot.

That night she starts messaging me via Skype. She says she’s 23, her parents are dead, and she lives with her older sister in Sidon, Lebanon. She says she’s bored because she doesn’t study or work and that her sister is very strict. I ask her about her hobbies and she says she likes sex. She loves it, she says.

“Hmm,” I thought, “this is interesting.” At this point I am curious but unsure, because it’s strange how easily she’s talking about sex with a stranger. But I was bored, my girlfriend was out of town, and didn’t have anything to do. So I figured, “What the hell, I’ll chat with this girl and see where it goes.”

Eventually she asks if I have a webcam. So I turn on my video and say, “Can I see you too?” She turns on her video and when I see her, you know, she is a really beautiful girl. With a girl like this, you lose your head.

We continue chatting, but only in messages, not actually speaking.

She says she’s afraid her sister will hear her. As we’re chatting she tells me that talking with me is turning her on.

I’m thinking because she lives with her strict sister, in the south of Lebanon rather than in a more open place like Beirut, maybe she’s frustrated and looks for sexual encounters online.

Then she asks me to show her my penis. So I show her my penis.

Then I say, “OK, your turn.” She lies on the bed, undresses, and starts masturbating. I’d never seen anything like it. It was so easy. Too good to be true.

So I start masturbating too.

She tells me to put the camera on my face because it excites her, so I move the camera back and forth between my face and my penis. After a few minutes she pretends to have an orgasm. Still naked, she comes back to the keyboard to chat with me. She asks me what I do, and I tell her I work in marketing in Milan.

“Oh, so you must be rich!” she says.

“Well, I get by,” I say.

Then she says she hears her sister coming, so she gets dressed and signs off.

A half hour later I get a message on Facebook. “Listen,” it says, “I’m a man, and I recorded a video of you masturbating. Do you want to see it?” He sends me the video. It’s about five minutes of me masturbating.

“I have a list of your friends and family from Facebook - your mum, your sister, your cousins,” he says.

“You have one week to send me to send me 5,000 euros (£4,450), or I’ll send them the video.”

I was in shock. My first thought was to send him the money

immediately. But I cancel her, or him, as a Skype contact and right away I get a message on WhatsApp. “I’m here,” it says.

So I plead with him. I tell him I don’t have 5,000 euros. He says, “Of course you do, you have a good job in Europe.” “No,” I tell him, “that was a lie, just to impress the girl, I’m just a pizza delivery guy.”

Then I remember a photo I had sent her of me tiling my bathroom and I say, “Look, do you think if I were some rich guy I’d tile my own bathroom?”

He’s sort of convinced by this and says, “That may be true, but I don’t care. You have one week to send me 2,000 euros. Otherwise, I’m sending the video to your family.”

I try to calm down and think rationally. If I send him money, what A man skyping is to stop him from coming back and the shame. demanding more?

After the video was taken

Then it occurs to me that if down I didn’t hear from the guy again. he sends the video to my contacts I imagine he moved on to bigger fish. I - people he isn’t friends with - it will remember when I asked why he was go to a junk inbox that no-one checks. picking on a poor young guy like me And even if they check it, I figure, who he had said, “You think I don’t target is going to open a video file from an rich guys in the Gulf states? Of course unknown person? It could be a virus. I do. You’re lucky I can see from your So I have two choices: I send him the Facebook page you’re not married, or I money and I have no guarantee he would be asking for a lot more money.” doesn’t ask for more, or I refuse and I think it’s over, but every now and hope no-one looks at the video. then I check YouTube to see if he’s re The day comes, though, when uploaded it. he messages me and says, “OK, I’m The “23-year-old Lebanese about to upload the video to YouTube.” girl” who seduced Samir on Skype was

“Upload it,” I tell him. “I don’t almost certainly a young man from care any more.”

Oued Zem - a small town in central

Then I change my privacy Morocco that has become known as settings so no-one can post to my wall the capital of the “sextortion” industry. or tag me without my consent.

The Oued Zem scammers

Then he sends me the link trawl Facebook for victims, and as to the video on WhatsApp. I watch soon as a man answers a video call it again. It’s me masturbating, on - either on Skype or, increasingly, YouTube. I feel sick to my stomach. within Facebook itself - they activate

Immediately I start reporting software that shows the victim a prethe video to YouTube for sexual content. recorded video of a girl downloaded I report it, close the page, reload the from a porn webcam site. link, and report it again. Over and They are so familiar with over. this video that they are able to chat He sends me a message saying message their victims at exactly the he’s about to send the link to my points where the girl appears to be relatives on Facebook if I don’t pay. typing on the keyboard.

“Go ahead,” I tell him, “send it.”

“We ask him to take off his

I couldn’t pay him. First 2,000 clothes and to do obscene gestures,” euros, then perhaps 5,000. Where says one young scammer I will call would it end? He was so upset. He Omar. starts sending me insults, telling me “It’s crucial that his genitals he’ll send the video to my mother, to are visible while he’s doing these everyone I know. gestures. This is filmed with his face

I keep reporting the video. on screen so the video looks credible.

Each time I’m watching the number of When we’ve got the recording we views to see if anyone else has viewed upload it to YouTube and send it to it. After about an hour YouTube takes him in a private message. That’s when the video down. the threatening starts. We spend 20

From what I can tell, all the minutes chatting, 20 minutes for the views were mine, except for one. That video, and 20 minutes threatening could have been him viewing it after threatening and negotiating. They all he uploaded it, or one of my relatives. pay.”

I’ll never know for sure, but I’ve never He adds: “The weak point heard from anyone. Maybe a male of Arabs is sex. So you look for their relative saw it and never told anyone. weaknesses, and you exploit them.

Can you imagine, though, if The other weakness is when they an aunt had seen it? She would have are married, for example. You can told another aunt, her husband, her exploit that. Then there are the really kids, soon my whole family would religious guys. You see someone who have known. I have family all over looks like a sheikh, carrying the Koran, the world, the US, Canada, Australia, and you think, ‘There’s no way he’ll Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, Europe. fall for this - but let’s try him anyway.’

And what if my mum sees this? A video And when you try, he falls for it.” of me masturbating. I would have Omar says he earns about thrown myself out the window from $500 (£400) every day from the scam,

and that hundreds of other young men in Oued Zem are doing the same.

I counted at least 50 international money transfer offices in the town. The manager of one of these offices told me that he took in about $8,500 (£7,000) every day, and that the vast majority of that was blackmail money. There are German cars and Japanese motorbikes in the streets, and fancy café-restaurants that provide a front for families that need an explanation for their newfound wealth.

In the UK, Wayne May runs an online community, Scam Survivors, that offers advice and support to victims of the webcam masturbation racket. Since 2012 he has received more than 14,000 requests for help from victims all over the world, including the UK and the US. Many are young Arab men, he says, and about a third of all the scams originate in Morocco.

Before the advent of social media, Oued Zem was largely reliant on remittances from people working in Europe. But with the economic crash of 2008, remittances dropped - and this was exactly the moment that Facebook and webcams were becoming everyday tools of communication.

Salaheddin El-Kennan, a labour activist, does not blame the town’s young men for making money from extortion. He points the finger at the state-owned company that mines phosphate in the surrounding countryside but employs very few local people.

“I chose not to go down the route of scamming because I consider it incompatible with our Moroccan and Islamic values,” he says.

“But unemployment rates in our town are higher than in the rest of Morocco. Nationally, unemployment is at 8.7%, while in our town we estimate that it’s as high as 60%. With the lack of employment, and no apprenticeship schemes in the city, many people look for other ways to make money.”

Omar said he was not proud of what he does, and that he wanted to stop scamming.

Intelligent, articulate, and technologically adept, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that in a place with more opportunities a young man of Omar’s talents could find a legitimate way to earn his $500 a day.

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Marijuana being swapped for weapons in Caribbean drug trade

St Kitts and Nevis : Criminals involved in the Caribbean Drug Trade are increasingly using marijuana to buy weapons.

This is according to Juan Gonzalez, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs in the US State Department during a recent press briefing to give updates on the sixth Caribbean Basin Security Initiatives Dialogue.

Gonzalez said quote, “We’re also seeing an increase in incidences of trading marijuana for weapons, and so one of the areas where we are also cooperating with the Caribbean, is to making sure that we’re actually expanding the proliferation of the automated fingerprint identification systems, which allows law enforcement to share information on fingerprints for criminals, but also ballistics information.

So that if somebody commits a crime in another island, the databases on other islands can actually catch that individual and also trying to share information on illegal firearms that are coming from the United States.”

Gonzalez went on to note that

Drugs and Weapons a lot of the firearms in the Caribbean are actually being cross-traded and not necessarily coming from the US.

St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the eight Caribbean states that benefit from the CBSI.

The government and police have come under fire recently for the eradication of large amounts of

marijuana plants across the federation.

Some sectors of the community are calling on the government to legalize or decriminalize marijuana possession.

Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris spoke on the issue recently

“Some people will say well they are just growing some marijuana, marijuana is illegal in the country

Barbados economy shows signs of improvement

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados economy grew by 1.3 per cent during the first nine of the year and the Central Bank is predicting that the island will record economic growth of 1.4 per cent for 2016.

It said that the improved economic situation was due to improvements in the tourism, construction, business and other sectors where growth was an average three per cent.

The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) also noted that the average unemployment rate fell to 10.2 per cent for the nine months ending June and that inflation remained in negative territory, with the price index declining by 1.2 per cent.

It said Barbados ranks at number seven in the Americas in the competitiveness of the tourism sector with the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica ahead of the island.

“A strength of the tourism industry is the fact that Barbados does not have an overreliance on any one market. Long stay arrivals increased by 5.7 per cent, with arrivals from the US up 11 per cent and the UK up three per cent,” the CBB added.

It said the economic foundations of Barbados’ international business and financial services sector remain strong, but the sector faces a challenge because of the sentiment against globalization in advanced economies.

Data up to July indicates that the number of licenses granted to International Business Companies (IBC) declined by 7.5 per cent. In addition, a total of BDS$67 billion (One Barbados dollar =US$0.50 cents) in assets were held by international banks in June 2016, representing a 16 per cent decrease over a 12-month period.

“Maintaining the value of our

currency hinges on crafting fiscal policies that aid in dampening the demand for foreign currency. Government’s fiscal consolidation has assisted in the maintenance of a level of reserves that are above the 12 week benchmark.”

The CBB said that the stock of foreign reserves at end-September stood at BDS$900 million or 14 weeks of import cover and in an effort to augment this stock of foreign reserves, fiscal policy was tightened in August, by means of a combination of additional revenue measures and further cuts in expenditure.

There has been a significant improvement in the current account of the balance of payments, but the financial account inflows have been very weak. The current account deficit was lower by 3.6 percentage points of GDP, almost entirely because of tourism. Fuel imports were down by 1.9 percentage points of GDP, with a fall in both prices and the amount imported.

The CBB noted that the fiscal deficit for the April to September period is estimated to be BDS$145 million on the current account and that accrued tax revenues are anticipated to increase by BDS$13 million, with corporate taxes, property taxes, and excises increasing by six million, BDS$14 million and BDS$10 million respectively.

The Central Bank is forecasting that economic growth of 1.4 per cent for 2016, indicating that growth for the next five years is expected to be in the region of two per cent per year, “driven by our competitive, diversified, and highly regarded tourism sector”.

The CBB said an 11 per cent increase in airline capacity is expected from the US and Canada for the coming tourist season and that a pickup in construction activity is also anticipated, much of it tourism-related.

and the law is the law. Those who are involved with marijuana need guns to protect their turf to impose their discipline on other young people, that is why a number of them in their gangs they can’t go out because they know what their masters have and that is why we have to stamp it out. Some of them will say well in the States it has been legalized in some areas for medical use, well we are not the States and while it is being done in some of the States, I was in a meeting with President Obama and he said in his lifetime the federal government will never legalize marijuana.

Jamaica has made some effort to do that and I would say they are regretting it so I have said to them at home the law is the law and we have to uphold the law. So it is a big, big issue to be discussed and time needs to be taken on it. I have said to my cabinet we will not be hustled on this matter, so if you have some rastaman walking around saying “legalize the herb, legalize the herb, this is God’s herb”. A lot of things that God tell them to do they’re not bothering with God and that but you must legalize the herb.”

Prince Harry’s Caribbean itinerary released

Britain’s Prince Harry is set to head for the Caribbean, visiting seven countries during a two-week trip on official duty.

The prince will represent his grandmother Queen Elizabeth during the royal tour from Nov. 20 to Dec. 4, his office at Kensington Palace said Tuesday.

Harry will begin his tour with a visit to the Realms of Antigua and Barbuda — celebrating their 35th anniversary of independence.

The prince will also undertake a number of day trips to other nearby countries including St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. On behalf of the Foreign Office, he will also visit Guyana, and will be present in the country, as well as in Barbados, for both the nations’ celebration of their 50th year of independence from the British.

A spokesman for the prince reportedly said in a statement: “Prince Harry is honored to be representing The Queen, in the year of her 90th birthday, particularly as Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Guyana mark their own important anniversaries of independence.”

As a part of the Queen’s diamond jubilee of her reign, Harry previously toured the Caribbean in 2012. He had also visited the region as a young boy with his late mother Princess Diana.

“Prince Harry holds special memories of his last visit to the Caribbean, and of the warmth, friendliness and sense of fun that comes so naturally to this region,” the statement read. “His

Prince Harry Royal Highness is greatly looking forward to meeting more of the people who call it home, and for the opportunity during this tour to be visiting some countries for the first time.”

During the visit, the fourth-in-line to the British throne will learn about local projects, especially focusing on areas of his interest — conservation, youth empowerment, and sport for social development. In Barbados, he is scheduled to visit a number of organizations that are working to address social issues affecting the area.

“This visit will allow Prince Harry to experience more of the unique and individual cultures and traditions of these special Commonwealth Realms and countries. His Royal Highness is grateful to have the chance to visit nations that play such important roles in the Commonwealth, and have extended such warmth to his family for many years.”

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IDB helps thousands of Caribbean SMEs do business with China

WASHINGTON – The products is expected grow in Inter-American Development the medium and long-term.

Bank (IDB) says it is helping “The IDB Group is a gateway thousands of small and medium to Latin America and the enterprises (SMEs) in Latin Caribbean. We have the America and the Caribbean expertise and local presence, (LAC) do business with Canada. and we have a track record

The IDB said 3,000 of success, including with business meetings were held channeling resources from at the recent 10th China-LAC China effectively,” said the Business Summit, whose main chief executive officer of the goal was to support Latin Inter-American Investment American and Caribbean SMEs Corporation of the IDB Group with expanding their trade ties James Scriven. with China.

Since the first summit in

Through these forums, 2010, the IDB has organized the Washington-based financial more than 10,000 business institution said it has, over the to business (B2B) meetings years, enabled “thousands of between Chinese and regional SMEs to penetrate the Chinese countries. market, promoting knowledge “The more than 3,000 exchange and business making.” bilateral business meetings,

The IDB said trade organized in sectors as diverse between China and the region as software, fish exports and amounts to US$250 billion and renewable energy, reflect the has grown nine times in the enormous potential in terms last decade. of product diversification,

China is the second markets and businesses in our largest trading partner in LAC, region’s trade with the Asian according to an IDB study. giant,” said Fabrizio Opertti,

The IDB said China’s chief of the IDB’s Trade and demand for the region’s Investment Division.

The IDB said renewable energy and infrastructure were the highlights of the agenda.

It said China is the largest investor in renewable energy, responsible for more than 60 percent of total investments in the energy sector.

And, at the same time, the IDB said China is also the world leader in infrastructure, adding that its companies consider investing in LAC a priority.

The IDB said Chinese companies, such as Envision, led by Mexican entrepreneur Rafael Valdéz in LAC, have been investing consistently in the region, especially in high impact renewable energy projects that can contribute to sustainable development.

The IDB said it channels its support to SMEs through ConnectAmericas, the first business social network of the Americas, a project led by the Bank’s Trade and Investment Division.

Jamaican jailed for 15 years on drug charge

HAMILTON, Bermuda – A High Court Judge has sentenced a Jamaican national, who tried to smuggle cocaine into Bermuda earlier this year, to 15 years in jail after he was found guilty of the offence.

Tyrone Brown, a 31-year-old Kingston electrician, who appeared “nervous and fidgety” saying he had come to Bermuda on holiday when speaking to customs officials at the L.F. Wade International Airport, had denied importing 894.6 grams of the drug worth up to US$132,000 into the island in April.

The jury heard that Brown arrived in Bermuda on a flight from Miami, Florida. He had started his journey in Jamaica earlier the same day.

Director of Public Prosecutions Larry Mussenden told jurors that Brown’s luggage did not arrive on his flight. And when it did the following day, it was searched by customs officers.

“Inside the checked baggage was a black leather bag. Concealed inside that bag were two packages, the contents of which were taken out, seized and analysed, and found to be 894 grams of cocaine.

“That ranged in value from US$95,000 up to US$132,000 on the streets of Bermuda,” Mussenden added.

Brown was arrested at a holiday rental unit in Hamilton Parish two days after he arrived and at the end of the seven day trial, he was unanimously convicted of the charge.

When Brown appeared for sentencing on Tuesday, Mussenden called for a custodial term in the range of 15 to 18 years, arguing that the quantity of drugs recovered could have had an impact on many in the community if it had reached the streets.

However, defence lawyer Arion Mapp said Brown was a hardworking father with no previous convictions, calling the sentence proposed by the Crown as “unfounded and inconsistent.

St. Lucia PM seeking to turn around ailing economy

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St. Lucia government will next week provide a glimpse of its revised tax policies as it seeks to offset growing financial misfortune, a consequence of low growth and high growing indebtedness.

Prime Minister Allen Chastanet is expected to address the nation at month end where he is expected to announce sweeping changes to his administration tax policies that will include a revised rate for the Value Added Tax (VAT), which currently stands at 15 per cent.

The promise of a revise rate for the tax system introduced on October 1, 2012, was made by the United Workers Party (UWP) as it campaigned successfully for the June 6 general elections as part of a five point plan to bring immediate relief to St. Lucians.

Chastanet, speaking to the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) ahead of his planned address revealed that the quantum of taxes collected here as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) versus other countries, suggests that the island was being seriously overtaxed, and there was not enough money in circulation.

What’s more, he said, when money went into the government’s coffers it did a poor job of spending it

resulting in poor economic returns.

“We think that the private sector will do a substantially better job at deciding how to spend money. So we are going to reduce the Value Added Tax, that’s a fact and we will make an announcement at the end of the month.

“We will make a second announcement in the New Year of a complete overhaul of our tax system as we think there are less burdensome ways in which the tax system can be less strenuous on the more impoverished people in the country, ensuring that it would not act as a disincentive to growing business or those making investments,” he said.

Prime Minister Chastanet said that with very few sectors to invest in government would be granting some relief to the corporate sector which at the same time would need to pay a fair share to help sustain the economy.

He said that with unemployment figures estimated at 23 per cent, providing employment remains a top priority and emphasis will be placed on seeking to attract investors to the island.

“We have seen that investment has dried up, the only new investment the former government was bringing to the table was through the Citizen Investment Programme (CIP) and not based on the economics or the brand of

Allen Chastanet St. Lucia,” Chastanet added.

He said that government has been identifying investors to support critical areas of investment such as tourism, in an effort to increase the number of hotel rooms and diversify the islands economic base.

Other areas such an information technology centers and financial and agriculture sectors are critical to encouraging national development he said.

“The economy is too small, we

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can’t afford the best education system, we can’t afford a high quality health care system, we can’t afford the level of security that we need, and neither can we afford an economy that is going to generate opportunities for everybody, not only to be able to earn an income but one they can build a life on.”

Chastanet said that his administration intends to focus on the key sectors and areas “which is what the quadrant plan does.

“We are putting teams to focus on these areas with the intention of just driving each one, which is a brand and business by itself,” he said, adding that the government aims to double the GDB over the next 10 years.

He said during the budget presentation next April, a four year plan will be tabled which should redound to achieving that objective.

Prime Minister Chastanet said St. Lucia stands to benefit if more creative approaches are made at attracting the right kind and quantum of investment.

“One billion dollars can’t cut it,” he said in reference to the annual budgetary allocations.

“We are not creating enough economies of scale to be able to compete against other nations, so we believe that doubling the GDP is only the beginning,” he added.

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Could mystery of Bermuda Triangle be solved?

A new theory about the have a more scientific basis than mythic Bermuda Triangle has grabbed some — including alien abductions headlines across the world — although and submerged crystal pyramids — researchers are already shooting it scientists have already raised issues with the explanation. down.

The first challenge is that the

The theory, initially presented by the New York Post, suggested that phenomenon is not uncommon and sightings of hexagonal clouds up to has been reported over the mid-North 50 miles wide indicated “air bombs” Atlantic and the North Pacific, not just Bermuda Triangle capable of bringing 170mph winds — the Bermuda Triangle.

A subsequent story published have disappeared while travelling enough to bring down aircraft and sink

by USA Today said that the honeycomb- through the area between Bermuda, ships.

The article quoted shaped formations pictured in the Florida and Puerto Rico, the number of meteorologist Randy Cerveny as story occur when cold, dry air mixes disappearances is no greater than any saying: “The satellite imagery is really over warm water. That newspaper other similarly trafficked part of the bizarre ... the hexagonal shapes of the also spoke with Dr Cerveny, who said ocean. he was “surprised” by the story as he cloud formations.

Asked about the theory,

“These types of hexagonal had not done any original work on the James Dodgson, deputy director of the shapes in the ocean are in essence topic and was speculating that the Bermuda Weather Service, said he air bombs. They’re formed by what is weather pattern might be the result of would “tend to dismiss” the New York called microbursts and they’re blasts a concentrated downburst of air.

Post article, but added that no real of air.”

The second element of local research has been done on the

The story quickly spread contention is that ships and planes subject by the BWS so he was unable to online with dozens of media outlets don’t disappear in the Bermuda provide a definitive answer.

Triangle any more than they do publishing the findings.

The legend of the Bermuda

But while the theory may anywhere else. While several vessels Triangle emerged in the wake of the

disappearance of Flight 19 — a group of five bombers that reportedly vanished in 1945. That incident was followed by several other aircraft disappearances in the next five years.

Media reports began to refer to the region as the Bermuda Triangle, or Devil’s Triangle, in the 1950s, with Bermuda’s own history as the Devil’s Isles playing into the mystery.

While many of the disappearances have subsequently been explained, the region’s reputation was already cemented, inspiring numerous books and films.

Work permit row ‘bullying tactics’ in Bermuda

Members of the Bermuda ‘shove it’ in connection with this matter the fight they’re joining”.

Government and the AME Church are completely and utterly false.

She said: “You might run on have accused one another of using

“Neither of the officers to the battlefield for Reverend Tweed, bullying tactics, as the row over the concerned have ever complained of but then you don’t do it for other Reverend Nicholas Tweed’s rejected anything regarding the handling people applying for work permits or work permit renewal has intensified. of this matter, and their assistance status.

A government source told The has been professional and helpful “This could come back to slap Royal Gazette that a civil servant and throughout.” you in the face.” While Ms GordonAME Church member had tried to

Mr Burgess argued that the Pamplin reiterated yesterday that influence the application process by improperly filled-out application form she could not comment on individual “repeatedly bullying” staff members in had been corrected and returned in cases, she stated that the Department the Department of Immigration. good time. of Immigration remained committed

However, an AME Church

He accused the Government “to a policy of fairness, not favouritism, spokesperson dismissed the accusation of hiding behind this excuse as a that ensures the review, evaluation as “completely and utterly false”. “political smokescreen”, while it held and disposition of each application for

Meanwhile, MP Derrick up Mr Tweed as a symbolic example to a work permit is done in accordance Burgess, speaking as an AME church other perceived troublemakers not to with and in adherence to the highest member and former immigration “cross the line”. standards of Bermuda’s laws”. minister, suggested that the

He said: “It’s a warning to the She added that Government’s obtuse stance was a rest of the people of what happens if “comprehensive changes” to policy political move designed to deter others you get involved in the social ills and were made in 2014, and that the from challenging its authority. injustices of this country.” department operated under this new

Mr Tweed, pastor at the St

Mr Burgess said that Mr policy.

Paul AME Church, is a leader of the Tweed was following Bermuda’s “This policy requires for activist group the People’s Campaign. long tradition of religious figures a position for a work permit to He was an instrumental figure in the who have been persecuted for be advertised, or if a waiver from immigration reform protests in March engaging in humanitarian activities advertising is sought, the waiver fee is that brought Bermuda to a standstill that threatened the establishment, remitted and an application made for for five days. beginning with the Reverend Charles the dispensation.”

On Monday, it was revealed Monk in the early 20th century.

Ms Gordon-Pamplin added that Mr Tweed’s attempt to renew his

He also suggested that Ms that it is a policy that guarantees work permit had failed, prompting Gordon-Pamplin, a former AME Bermudians are “always given priority the AME Church to accuse the Church member, should have recused with respect to any opportunity to fill a Government of treating it with “total herself from the matter, given that she position for which they are eminently disrespect and disregard”. had previously spoken out against Mr qualified”.

Yesterday, a leaked Civil Tweed in Parliament.

Meanwhile, the Progressive Service e-mail claimed that the

In the meantime, he offered Labour Party declared its support for Department of Immigration had Reverend Nicholas Tweed his “unconditional support” for Mr Mr Tweed, stating that it shares the provided the AME Church with a list the Minister of Home Affairs, declined Tweed and said that he expected sentiments of the leadership of St Paul of errors and inconsistencies in Mr the application based on its deficiencies, the issue to be resolved between AME Church that the development Tweed’s application, which needed including a failure to advertise the Bishop Gregory GM Ingram, of the represents a “total disrespect and to be amended by a September 20 post, the e-mail concluded.

First Episcopal District, and Michael disregard for the doctrine and deadline.

A St Paul AME Church Dunkley, the Premier. discipline of the AME Church and

The e-mail alleged that spokesman flatly rejected the claims Human rights advocate the rejection of the longstanding a government worker and church that intimidatory language was used in Shari-Lynn Pringle said that while custom and practice surrounding member used his @gov.bm e-mail communications with the Government. she supported Mr Tweed for his appointments of pastors in the AME account to tell the ministry to “shove “The handling of this application was thoughtful stance towards the LGBTQ Church in Bermuda”. it” and twice refused to adhere to its restricted to two officers within the community, he should be subject to the Mr Tweed and Bermuda requests, the second time “well past Department of Immigration,” the same application rules as everyone Industrial Union president Chris deadline”. spokesman said. “Both have been else. She also warned that those Furbert, a fellow leader in the People’s

As a result, the immigration exceptionally helpful. “The suggestion offering their vehement support for Campaign, remained unavailable for board and Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, of bullying tactics or the alleged words Mr Tweed “need to be very aware of comment yesterday.

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Plane carrying VP candidate Pence skids off NY runway, no injuries

A plane carrying U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence skidded off the runway after landing in the rain at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport on Thursday, halting flights for at least an hour, officials said.

No one was injured in the incident which occurred less than two weeks before the U.S. presidential election, crucial campaign days for Pence and running mate Donald Trump.

Pence pledged to hit the campaign trail again on Friday.

“So thankful everyone on our plane is safe,” the Indiana governor said on Twitter after the incident.

“Grateful for our first responders & the concern & prayers of so many.”

The Boeing 737 was coming in for a landing and went off the runway at about 7:40 p.m. local time (2340 GMT). The plane was stopped by a crushable type of concrete runway that arrested the aircraft’s movement, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jim Peters said.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board said they will investigate the cause of the

Men inspect a campaign plane that had been carrying U.S. Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence incident.

Trump called his running mate before a rally in Geneva, Ohio.

“I just spoke to Mike Pence and he’s fine,” Trump told the crowd at the rally. “The plane skidded off the runway and was pretty close to grave, grave danger.”

Trump and Pence have slipped in the polls in recent weeks, in part due to negative public reaction to the release of a decade-old video in which Trump made lewd comments about women and said he could grab

them by their genitals because he was a celebrity.

Since then, numerous women have come forward to say that they were groped by Trump, claims that he has denied.

On Thursday, Pence had been scheduled to attend a fundraiser at Trump Tower in Manhattan, but was not able to make the event after his plane slid off the runway, a campaign aide said.

Pence will resume his normal schedule Friday using a different

plane, the aide said.

Live television footage showed Pence standing in the rain near the plane among emergency vehicles, talking to police and other officials.

Trump’s opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, on Twitter said she was glad Pence and the rest of the passengers and crew were safe.

There were about 30 people onboard the plane, including Pence’s wife, Karen, and daughter Charlotte, MSNBC said.

The plane was coming from Fort Dodge, Iowa, where Pence had participated in a campaign event.

The takeoff from Iowa was delayed for about two hours because of bad weather in New York. Pence had earlier posted on Twitter a picture of himself playing football in the bright sun on grass near his plane in Iowa, citing the delay in leaving for New York.

In 2015 a Delta Air Lines Inc jet landing during a snowstorm at LaGuardia Airport slid off the runway and struck a fence before coming to rest on a snow-covered embankment just feet from the frigid waters of Flushing Bay.

Man admits vandalizing Trump’s Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles

James Otis, 52, speaking to reporters

A man arrested on Thursday for defacing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles with a sledgehammer and a pickax said he did it because he was angry at the candidate.

James Otis, 52, speaking to reporters a short time after he was released from jail on $20,000 bail, also said he did it to show support for

women who have accused Trump of groping them.

Otis was arrested for felony vandalism and is due in court on Nov. 18, authorities said.

His attack on Wednesday on the star, which Donald Trump received in 2007 for starring in the NBC show “The Apprentice,” made national headlines.

Otis was captured on video

in a hard hat and reflective vest as he hacked at the star before dawn on a sidewalk in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hollywood.

The stunt left Trump’s name scratched out of the star, the emblem in the middle dislodged and chips missing.

Trump drew widespread condemnations from voters and a number of Republican elected officials after a 2005 video emerged in which he was heard talking on an open microphone about groping women and trying to seduce a married woman.

Trump has denied the allegations made by several women that he groped them.

Otis, in his news conference, said he is taking responsibility for hacking at Trump’s star and he criticized Trump for what he described as dodging his responsibility.

“He’s a serial liar and misogynist and that’s why we’re here:

to try to address that and help those women who told Mr. Trump they won’t stand for it anymore,” Otis said.

Otis said that he has been arrested multiple times over the years for civil disobedience.

Trump, a real estate developer and former reality TV star, has faced several large protests during his campaign appearances in California, where opinion polls show him far behind Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.

A spokeswoman for Trump did not return emails seeking comment on Thursday.

Leron Gubler, president and chief executive of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the hundreds of star plaques on sidewalks in the Los Angeles neighborhood, has said the star would be covered for days during repairs.

UK Health Minister calls Brexit a ‘terrible mistake’

United Kingdom Conservative Health Minister David Prior expressed his regret for the Brexit and called on Prime Minister Theresa May to fight to remain in the E.U.’s single market, the Independent reported.

The parliamentary under-secretary of state for health in the House of Lords made his remarks at the Royal College of Physicians’ annual dinner in London. He warned an audience of 170 doctors that the U.K.’s vote to leave the E.U. could impact the country’s access to medical, scientific and academic personnel throughout Europe.

“My personal view is that leaving Europe was a terrible mistake. But given that it was a mistake, we must do everything we can to ensure that we stay in the single market and that we do have access to the best people from around the

views of a minority of hardline Tory Brexiteers world,” Prior said.

Many MP’s within the Conservative Party and start standing up for the national interest. A supported the “Leave campaign” during a June disastrous exit from the single market would leave referendum determining whether the U.K. would us all poorer.” remain part of the E.U. However, a majority, May, who voted to remain, insists on including former Prime Minister David Cameron, a “Hard Brexit,” meaning loss of access to the Secretary of State for Communities Sajid Javid E.U.’s exclusive single market. The single market and former Chancellor George Osborne, voted to is defined as “one territory without any internal remain. Following the referendum’s results, many borders or other regulatory obstacles to the free politicians are attempting to soften the blow and movement of goods and services.” Without this retain some crucial E.U. privileges. market, the U.K. faces a significant increase in

“Lord Prior’s remarks are starkly at trade barriers such as tariffs, visas and regulations odds with his own government, which is veering that are bypassed between members of the E.U. towards a reckless and divisive hard Brexit,” One think tank, Civitas, has estimated the postLiberal Democrat leader Tim Farron told the Brexit cost for E.U. companies doing business with Guardian. the U.K. to be nearly $16 billion, while costing

“Theresa May must stop pandering to the U.K. companies over $6 billion.

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More Republicans expect Clinton, rather than Trump, to win U.S. election

More Republicans now think Democrat Hillary Clinton, rather than Donald Trump, will win the presidency, as their party’s candidate struggles with difficulties including allegations of sexual misconduct and his suggestion he may not honor the outcome of the election.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday and conducted from Oct. 20 to Oct. 24 found that 41 percent of Republicans expected Clinton to win the Nov. 8 election, versus 40 percent who picked Trump.

That reflected a sharp decline in confidence from last month, when 58 percent of Republicans said they thought their party’s nominee would win, versus 23 percent who expected Clinton to prevail.

Among Trump’s supporters, 49 percent in the latest poll said they believed Trump would win, down from 67 percent who felt that way at the beginning of the month.

“There’s still hope, I guess. I just don’t have a great deal of faith in a good portion of the American public,” said Bert Horsley, 38, of Belgrade, Montana, who said he planned to vote for Trump even though he believed Clinton would win.

Horsley said he felt the country was leaning increasingly socialist and that voters were more inclined to focus on Trump’s problems than on issues facing Clinton, including allegations she mishandled classified emails while secretary of state.

“The nation’s willing to

overlook certain things in some people and not in others,” he said.

Despite the growing pessimism, Trump, who trails Clinton in national opinion polls, still enjoys overwhelming support from members of his party. Some 79 percent of likely Republican voters said they would vote for him. Many said their support was rooted in an expectation he would promote a conservative agenda in Congress and appoint conservative justices to the Supreme Court.

Democrats appear to be strongly anticipating a Clinton presidency. Some 83 percent of Democrats said in the poll they thought she would win, while only 8 percent predicted Trump would become president. Among Clinton’s supporters, 92 percent expected her to win, up from 83 percent a month earlier.

Clinton held a commanding lead in the race to win the Electoral College and claim the presidency, according to results from the Reuters/ Ipsos States of the Nation project released on Saturday.

CONFIDENCE DROP THIS MONTH

Trump, a businessman and former reality television star, has alarmed mainstream Republicans throughout his campaign by routinely bashing the political establishment and making a series of provocative statements.

He aroused criticism for

Mass prison break in Haiti, 174 inmates flee after killing guard

Most inmates of a northern Haitian prison escaped on Saturday after killing a guard and stealing firearms, said authorities who launched a manhunt with support from U.N. peacekeepers for the 174 fugitives.

Police set up checkpoints on roads leading from the prison and detained several people without identity cards, a Reuters witness said. However, the 266 inmates of Arcahaie prison do not wear uniforms, making it easier for escapees to mingle outside.

Eleven inmates were caught during the break, which happened during a period when some were bathing, officials said. The inmates broke into an area used by the guards, stealing at least five rifles among other weapons. One guard was shot dead.

Haiti’s Minister Of Justice, Camille Edouard Junior, said one prisoner died after falling off a wall and hitting his head during the escape from the Arcahaie prison on the coast north of capital Portau-Prince.

“One guard was killed during the incident,” Edouard Junior told Reuters.

“Three prisoner were wounded, including one who died as a consequence of his wounds.”

In the aftermath of the escape, the guard’s bloodied body lay at the prison and discarded sandals were scattered on the ground.

The U.S. embassy in Haiti issued a security message about “a violent prison break in Arcahaie,” and advised its citizens to avoid the area.

Democrat Hillary Clinton belittling the parents of a U.S. soldier news outlets. Trump has denied the killed in the Iraq war, calling for a ban women’s allegations, calling them on admitting Muslims to the country “totally and absolutely false” and has and accusing a judge of bias because promised to sue the women after the of his Hispanic heritage. He has also election. asserted, without showing evidence, Trump has also deepened that the U.S. electoral system is divisions within his party by refusing rigged. to promise to accept the outcome of the

But Republicans remained election. “I will keep you in suspense,” mostly confident in their candidate’s he said when asked about the issue chances until this month, when a during an Oct. 19 debate with Clinton. videotape from 2005 was released in The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted which Trump could be heard bragging online in English with American in vulgar terms about kissing and adults in all 50 states. The latest poll groping women. included 648 people who identified

At least 10 women have since as Republicans and 771 people who accused Trump of making unwanted identified as Democrats. It had a sexual advances, including groping or credibility interval, a measure of kissing, from the early 1980s to 2007, accuracy, of 4 percentage points. according to reports in various

UK wants to raze 783 London homes to expand Heathrow airport

“This is an important issue for the whole country,” Grayling said. “That is why the government’s preferred scheme will be subject to full and fair public consultation.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan pledged to explore involvement in “any legal process,” as he said Heathrow already exposes the city to more aircraft noise than Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Munich and Madrid combined. Air quality An Airbus A330-300 of Virgin Atlantic on final approach to landing skims over the rooftops of issues were among Greenpeace’s nearby houses at Heathrow Airport in London, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. Britain’s government concerns. will reveal how it plans to expand London’s airport capacity Tuesday, more than a year after a

But it is the fury of special commission recommended a third runway at Heathrow residents that had stalled the

LONDON — Britain’s said. “After years of discussion and project until now. Outraged government gave the go-ahead delay this government is taking homeowners argued they had been Tuesday to build a new runway at decisive action to secure the U.K.’s betrayed by politicians who pledged London’s Heathrow airport despite place in the global aviation market.” to block expansion before being put concerns about air pollution, noise The government rejected into office — only to change their and the destruction of hundreds other options to expand airport minds later. groups of homes in the capital’s densely capacity, including the extension Anti-expansion of an existing runway at Heathrow gathered in the village of populated western neighborhoods.

The decision comes after or building a second runway at Harmondsworth, a quintessential English village which traces its years of discussion, study and Gatwick Airport, south of London.

The decision is only history to the 6th century. The outrage over the building of the first full runway in the southeast the first step, though. The third runway is slated to traverse of the country since World War II. government’s recommendation will the village, leveling the ivy-covered Theresa May’s government, reeling be studied further and Parliament brick walls of local landmarks like from a vote to leave the European will vote in about a year. Even if Harmondsworth Hall guest house Union, was anxious to prove the approved, it will take years before as well as two thirds of its homes.

“Nowhere else in Europe do country was “open for business.” construction begins, as residents

Detractors described it as have threatened to sue to block the they build their runways directly in the heart of residential areas over “catastrophic” for the environment, project. local community and the owners Entire communities will their cities,” said Neil Keveren, who of 783 homes that are slated to be be leveled. Compensation and has campaigned against Heathrow razed. mitigation could cost 2.6 billion expansion for years. The runway

“The step that government pounds ($3.2 billion). But the grounds would be just across the is taking today is truly momentous,” government said the wider good road from his home, he said.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling was at stake.

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Experiments on monkeys could lead to cure for HIV

Scientists may be on the verge of a cure for HIV thanks to new experiments done on monkeys.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and Emory University achieved long-term remission of the virus in monkeys with an alternative form of antiretroviral therapy, according to a press release by the National Institute of Health.

“The experimental treatment regimen appears to have given the immune systems of the monkeys the necessary boost to put the virus into sustained remission,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, co-leader of the

study and chief of the Laboratory of Immunoregulation at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

The treatment also replenished most of the immune cells destroyed by the virus, something that can’t be done with current antiretroviral treatments alone.

The experimental treatment combined 90 days of antiretroviral therapy with 23 weeks of a laboratory derived monkey antibody similar to the human drug vedolizumab, which is used to treat Crohn’s disease.

Current antiretroviral therapy alone suppresses HIV to undetectable

levels, but the virus will bounce back as soon as treatment ends. That means a patient has to take antiretroviral treatments every single day, forever.

“The new findings suggest an alternative form of HIV therapy that may eliminate a requirement for lifelong daily antiretroviral therapy, potentially improving the quality of life for people living with the virus and reducing the staggering, unmet cost of antiretroviral therapy for the 37 million people worldwide who need it,” said Aftab Ansari, co-leader of the study.

A trial using a similar treatment on HIV-infected humans is now underway at the National Institute of Health Clinical Research Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Preliminary results are expected by the end of 2017.

“At this point, it’s also unclear whether the findings of the newly reported animal study will translate to a clinical benefit for HIV-infected people,” said Fauci.

In 2014, an estimated 44,073 people in the U.S. were diagnosed with HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Canadian woman killed eight nursing home patients in her care, police say

For seven years, Elizabeth Tracey Mae Wettlaufer worked as a nurse in southwestern Ontario, moving between long-term care facilities to tend to the elderly and vulnerable.

At two different nursing homes, she was responsible for creating patient care plans, talking with families and, according to her LinkedIn profile, administering medications.

She’d studied health care and counseling in college, reported the Canadian Press news agency, and told neighbors how much she loved her work.

It’s a job that sees death often, one that ushers ailing minds and failing bodies through their final months.

Which could explain why nobody noticed when at least eight residents in Wettlaufer’s care died during that seven year period. They were all in their later years, between ages 75 and 96.

The son of one elderly man told the National Post that until this month, he just assumed his Dad’s death was natural.

Now, authorities say it was murder.

Wettlaufer, 49, was arrested Monday and charged with killing that man’s father and seven other patients for whom she cared between the years 2007 and 2014, Canadian law enforcement announced at a news conference Tuesday. She appeared in court that morning, authorities said.

It’s unclear what may have motivated Wettlaufer to allegedly kill those eight men and women in her care.

Authorities refused to release a motive during the news conference, citing the ongoing investigation and impending court case.

They did, however, tell reporters that the victims were “administered a drug.” They declined to comment further on what kind of drug, or whether the deadly dose came from medication already prescribed to the patients.

The investigation began on Sept. 29, when police received

Elizabeth Tracey Mae Wettlaufer, a nurse accused in the murder of 8 elderly patients in Southern Ontario leaves the courthouse in Woodstock, Ontario information that a nurse had been involved in the murder of eight patients.

Police would not release the identity of the tipster, and it was unclear if the two nursing home facilities in question were identified through investigative tactics or by the tipster. Police also would not say how they learned the names of the victims.

The first seven were residents at Caressant Care in Woodstock, a city of about 37,000 people located two hours southwest of Toronto. The eighth and final known victim, Arpad Horvath, lived at a different nursing home in London, Ontario, where Wettlaufer worked briefly in 2014, according to police.

In an interview with The London Free Press, Horvath’s son, also named Arpad, stated his adamant belief that his father’s death was not a mercy killing.

“He wasn’t suffering. He was a regular dementia patient,” he said of his father, who went by Art. “It’s just tragic.”

The decision to move the elder Horvath into a nursing home was not

easy on his family, his son told the Free Press, but the man’s dementia had progressed.

“You don’t want to do that to your own father, but age takes over,” Horvath said of the decision to put his father in a nursing home. “He had been still living with my mom. It was tough for her. It was tough for everybody.”

Horvath told the Free Press he visited his father daily, to watch the World Cup and movies and decorate for Christmas.

Then one morning in 2014, staff found him “unresponsive.”

Art Horvath’s daughter, Susan, told radio station AM980 she was suspicious from the start.

Her father seemed scared, she said, and something seemed off.

“I just had a feeling and I told mom,” Horvath told AM980. “And then when he passed on — and how he passed on — that’s when I knew: This is not right.”

Losing their father was difficult enough, the siblings said, but having to relive it all over again has made it that much worse.

“He was my best friend,” Arpad Horwath told the Free Press. “For me, because we were so close, it’s always tough . . . But then this comes up and you dig up all the old memories and go through the whole thing over again, it’s just devastating.”

At the news conference Tuesday, police said the investigation is ongoing and that further evidence could lead to additional charges being brought against Wettlaufer. When asked why it took the nursing homes so long to recognize Wettlaufer alleged lethal behavioral patterns, authorities declined to comment but said that once they had the information in hand, appropriate actions were taken to keep the public safe from harm.

Wettlaufer handed over her nursing license the day after police received the tip, reported the Toronto Star.

She first registered as a nurse in Aug. 1995, according to the newspaper, and is being investigated by the College of Nurses of Ontario, the regulatory body for nurses in that province.

According to a LinkedIn profile matching the information police shared about Wettlauger, the former nurse worked at Caressant Care Nursing Home in Woodstock from June 2007 to March 2014 and at Meadow Park Nursing home in London for less than a year in 2014. At both facilities, she was a charge nurse.

She studied nursing at Connestoga College in the early 90s, according to the profile, and before that received a bachelor’s degree in counseling from London Baptist Bible College.

Friends and neighbors this week were shocked by the accusation levied against Wettlaufer.

The woman would walk her dog, Nashville, outside her apartment building in Woodstock and make friendly conversation with passersby, reported Canadian Broadcasting Corp.

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Record Shark Attacks Around The World: Australia, North Carolina Beach Tourism Battle Deadly Sea Creatures

A slew of recent shark attacks in Australia have put the ocean’s deadliest creature back into focus. While shark attacks are generally rare, several attacks in recent months reported from Australia to North Carolina have stirred up fears among some oceangoers.

On Monday, a 36-yearold surfer was bitten on the leg near Byron Bay, a popular tourist destination in Australia renowned for its beaches. The surfer had been lying on his board when the shark attacked, leaving several small puncture wounds on his leg. His fiberglass surfboard took the brunt of the bite, according to witnesses.

It was the 13th shark attack in the area since January 2015. Last month, 17-year-old Cooper Allen was

bitten in the thigh by a 13-foot shark the NSW parliament, to get the nets while surfing off nearby Lighthouse in the water as soon as possible,” beach. He received stitches but his Blair said in a statement. injuries were not life-threatening.

Australia has seen a decline In February 2015, Japanese surfer in tourism because of the shark Tadashi Nakahara was killed by a attacks, according to a report released great white shark while surfing in by hotel comparison site Trivago in March 2015. Places associated with Ballina.

With attacks on the rise, New shark sightings, beach closures and South Wales Minister for Primary attacks saw an up to 30 percent Industries Niall Blair announced decline in searches, the report found. a plan Monday afternoon to install New South Wales’ South Coast and shark nets in the water. The bill Illawarra regions were the most would be introduced to parliament affected, although downturns were later this year to legalize a six-month also noted for Busselton in Western trial of traditional shark nets on the Australia, and New South Wales’ north coast. north coast, where the most recent

“We know that the north attack occurred. coast community is suffering after an Australia has the most extraordinary run of shark attacks – attacks per year, but shark attacks that is why we have today announced are on the rise globally. In 2015, 98 that we will introduce legislation to unprovoked shark attacks occurred

around the world, beating the previous record of 88 set in 2000. At least six of the attacks were fatal and many happened around holiday hotspots in Australia.

In the United States, 2015 had the most shark attacks in recorded history. North Carolina saw a record number of attacks, with a total of 12 reported attacks, compared with a normal average of four to six for the region in an entire year. No fatalities were reported.

Tourism in North Carolina wasn’t immediately hit by the shark attacks, said Lee Nettles, executive director of the Outer Banks Visitors’ Bureau. Nettles told NBC News in July 2015 his office had seen an increased number of concerned calls from visitors, but that people weren’t canceling their trips.

How Many Guns Are There In The World? $460M, 300 Weapons Seized In Global Raids: Interpol

As many as 300 weapons, “This was a coordinated and effective along with more than $460 million, response by police and customs to has been seized in a massive global the threats posed by organized crime anti-smuggling operation, Interpol and terrorism, and clearly shows said Tuesday. The result of a four- what can be achieved through close week operation, which took place cooperation.” largely in Mexico, the France-based Code named Chimera, the international policing body said it operation included a record seizure may have prevented many of the of $450 million in the Mexican city of weapons from eventually falling into Toluca. In terms of weapons, however, the hands of terrorists. while 300 is certainly significant, the

“This operation has taken number seized is just a small fraction millions of dollars and hundreds of of the amount of guns in circulation weapons out of the hands of organized across the globe. crime and potentially terrorist groups There are now nearly a as well,” Interpol Secretary General billion firearms in the world, roughly Jürgen Stock said in a statement. one for every seven people, and close

to 75 percent of those are thought to be in the hands of civilians. Those numbers could be even higher given the difficulty of obtaining accurate data on unregistered weapons.

The United States plays a big part in those startling numbers. As of 2007, there were an estimated 294 million firearms in the U.S, by far the most of all countries, with 106 million handguns, 105 million rifles and 83 million shotguns, according to a 2012 Congressional Research Service Report. That equates to 112.6 guns for every 100 residents.

And, despite — or because of — high-profile gun massacres,

that number has sky-rocketed in recent years. In 2013, the year after the Sandy Hook elementary school massacre, the U.S. produced close to 11 million guns, more than twice as many as in 2010. There are now more than twice as many guns per capita in the U.S. than there were in 1968.

In terms of guns per capita, there is a big gap before the next country on the list — Serbia with 75.6 per 100 residents. Following that is war-torn Yemen with 54.8, according to data from GunPolicy.org.

In comparison, Japan, which also has one of the world’s lowest murder rates, has just 0.6 firearms per 100 people.

New Jersey boys survive 100-foot fall with suicidal father

Two young boys survived a 100-foot (30-meter) fall after their father leaped off a New Jersey bridge with them in his arms, police said on Tuesday.

The father, identified as John Spincken, jumped from an overpass along Interstate 187 in Wanaque, New Jersey, sometime after 7 p.m.

EDT (2300 GMT) on Monday in what police have described as a suicide.

Spincken, 37, was found dead

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at the scene, but his 1- and 3-yearold sons were alive and taken to a hospital for treatment, according to Christopher DePuyt, a police captain in Pequannock, where Spincken lived.

The 1-year-old suffered a concussion, a bruised lung and a fractured rib, while his 3-year-old brother has a concussion, DePuyt said. Both were listed in fair condition at the intensive care unit at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson and were expected

to make a full recovery. departments worked with AT&T,

“It’s a miracle, honestly,” using Spincken’s cellphone signal DePuyt said, adding that the boys’ fall to find him. One officer suggested may have been slowed by foliage in checking the bridge, where they the wooded area beneath the bridge. discovered Spincken’s empty car,

A friend of Spincken’s wife DePuyt said. called the police just before 7 p.m., The state had installed 10-tosaying the couple had an argument 12-foot preventive fencing on both before the husband threatened to sides after several previous suicide harm the children and left with them attempts, but Spincken may have in his car. used his car to climb over, DePuyt Police from several said.

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Philippines says to keep U.S. ties but will not be subservient

The United States remains the “closest friend” of the Philippines but Manila wants to break away from a “mindset of dependency and subservience” and forge closer ties with other nations, the Philippine foreign minister said on Saturday.

The comments by Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay came two days after President Rodrigo Duterte announced his “separation” from Washington, though he went on to strike a more conciliatory tone on Friday.

Yasay said in a Facebook posting that Duterte had “unmistakably” stated that severing ties with Washington was not in the nation’s interest.

However, he wrote that separation “implies breaking away from the debilitating mindset of dependency and subservience - economically and militarily - that have perpetuated our ‘little brown brother’ image to America, which has stunted our growth and advancement.”

He said Duterte had told Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders during a visit to Beijing that “if they are not willing to lend their support... the Filipinos will chart their destiny alone, despite great odds.”

Yasay’s posting is the latest sign of an administration once again scrambling to put out fires after Duterte’s stunning declarations, which if delivered

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte interacts with reporters during a news conference upon his arrival from a four-day state visit in China at the Davao International Airport in Davao city, Philippines October 21, 2016 upon could upset the geopolitical balance in a region where China and the United States are vying aggressively for influence.

On Friday, Duterte’s economic managers were quick to clarify the Philippines was not cutting economies and trade ties with the United States.

Prior to Duterte taking office in late June, China was a bitter rival of the Philippines, and Manila was one of Washington’s most dependable Asian allies.

Duterte’s efforts to engage China, months after a tribunal in the Hague ruled that Beijing did not have historic rights to the South China Sea in a case brought by the previous

administration in Manila, marks a reversal in foreign policy since the 71-year-old former mayor took office on June 30.

“It is not severance of ties. When you say severance of ties, you cut diplomatic relations.

I cannot do that,” Duterte told reporters at a midnight news conference in his southern home city of Davao after he arrived from his four-day trip to Beijing.

Duterte’s abrupt pivot from Washington to Beijing is unlikely to be universally popular at home, however. On Tuesday, an opinion poll showed Filipinos still trust the United States far more than China.

Mexican police find border tunnel with light, ventilation

MEXICO CITY — Mexican prosecutors say they have found a tunnel equipped with ventilation and lighting that headed from the city of Tijuana toward the United States.

The attorney general’s office did not say whether the 563-yard (meter) -long passage tunnel actually reached U.S. soil.

The tunnel had rails, apparently used to push loads of drugs through. It was about 3 feet wide and 4 feet high, and was built about 23 feet (7 meters) under ground level

Prosecutors found over 2 metric tons of marijuana in packages at the house where the tunnel began on the Mexican side.

Also Monday, federal police said they found 4.2 pounds (1.9 kilograms) of methamphetamine hidden in a wheel of cheese at a package-delivery facility in Mexico City.

Federal police said Monday that an X-ray inspection of the cheese revealed a hidden package.

When the block was cut open, police found the drugs wrapped in a sheet of lead and carbon paper.

The carbon paper was apparently intended to reduce any odor. The lead may have been used to impede X-rays.

In another search, federal police in the state of Jalisco used sniffer dogs to ferret out 34 pounds (15.4 kilograms) of heroin hidden in another package at an express-delivery service. Depending on how much it was cut, the heroin could have supplied between 150,000 and 1.5 million one-gram doses.

New York City construction spending forecast to hit record: report

Construction spending in New York City is on track this year to surpass the record set just before the financial crisis as an all-time high in city jobs drives strong demand for new housing and office space, an industry association said on Tuesday.

The New York Building Congress forecast construction spending this year will reach $43.1 billion, a 26 percent increase from 2015 and the first time the metric will have eclipsed the $40 billion mark in the city.

The association projected spending of $42.1 billion in 2017 and $42.3 billion the year after as the biggest building boom since the 1980s changes the skyline in downtown Manhattan, its far West Side and in Long Island City across the East River.

New York City employment has grown 18 percent since late 2009, the strongest pace in decades, as seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment rose to a record 4.3

million jobs in September, according to the state’s Department of Labor.

Growth in private sector jobs increased 2.3 percent in the city, faster than the U.S. average of 1.9 percent, as millennials seek to live, work and play in urban environments.

On an inflation-adjusted basis, this year’s projected spending on residential and non-residential buildings is 47 percent greater than 2007, the previous peak when $31.1 billion was spent on city construction, the association said.

However, after-inflation government spending on infrastructure is expected to be 39 percent less than 2007, a sign the current boom is being driven more by the private sector than the previous surge when spending was split almost evenly.

Almost a dozen marquee office buildings will be completed or be under construction in Manhattan by 2018, including five towers in or nearby the mammoth Hudson Yards

A full moon rises behind the Empire State Building in New York as a man watches in a park along the Hudson River in Hoboken, New Jersey, February 25, 2013. project on the far West Side, 3 World Trade Center downtown and One Vanderbilt adjacent to Grand Central Terminal in Midtown.

Global capital is increasingly looking to New York real estate for investment returns, which poses a double-edged sword, said Jesse M. Keenan, a faculty member at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.

While softening the economic cycle’s downside, the capital flowing to New York also forces domestic returns lower.

It remains to be seen whether this money can diversify asset classes to repair decaying infrastructure, house the elderly and poor, or prevent the exodus of highly productive midcareer workers who cannot afford to raise families in the city, he said.

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AT&T to pay $85 billion for Time Warner, create telecom-media giant

AT&T Inc (T.N) said on Saturday it agreed to buy Time Warner Inc (TWX.N) for $85.4 billion, the boldest move yet by a telecommunications company to acquire content to stream over its network to attract a growing number of online viewers.

The biggest deal in the world this year will, if approved by regulators, give AT&T control of cable TV channels HBO and CNN, film studio Warner Bros and other coveted media assets. The tie-up will likely face intense scrutiny by U.S. antitrust enforcers worried that AT&T might try to limit distribution of Time Warner material.

AT&T will pay $107.50 per Time Warner share, half in cash and half in stock, worth $85.4 billion overall, according to a company statement. AT&T said it expected to close the deal by the end of 2017.

Dallas-based AT&T said the U.S. Department of Justice would review the deal and that the companies were determining which Federal Communications Commission licenses, if any, would be transferred to AT&T in the deal.

U.S. lawmakers were already worried about cable company Comcast Corp’s (CMCSA.O) $30 billion acquisition of NBCUniversal, and several argued for close regulatory scrutiny of the AT&T deal.

“Such a massive consolidation in this industry requires rigorous evaluation and serious scrutiny,” said U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senate Judiciary Committee member and former attorney general of Connecticut. “I will be looking closely at what this merger means for consumers and their pocketbooks.”

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said at a rally

If regulators block the deal, AT&T must pay Time Warner $500 million, according to people familiar with the deal.

The telecom and media sectors have been consolidating. In addition to Comcast’s purchase of NBCUniversal, AT&T’s wireless rival Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) is in the process of buying internet company Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) for about $4.8 billion.

The Time Warner Building is pictured in New York he would block any AT&T-Time Warner deal if he wins the Nov. 8 election.

Trump has complained about media coverage of his campaign, especially

by Time Warner’s CNN.

“It’s too much concentration of power in the hands of too few,” said Trump.

Representatives of his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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AT&T, whose main wireless phone and broadband service business is showing signs of slowing, has already made moves to turn itself into a media powerhouse. It bought satellite TV provider DirecTV last year for $48.5 billion.

It had about 142 million North American wireless subscribers as of June 30, and about 38 million video subscribers through DirecTV and its U-verse service.

New York-based Time Warner is a major force in movies, TV and video games. Its assets include the HBO, CNN, TBS and TNT networks as well as the Warner Bros film studio, producer of the “Batman” and “Harry Potter” film franchises. The company

Britain’s economy could face £84billion black hole post-Brexit

Britain’s economy could face a black hole of £84bn ($102.3bn) by the time the Chancellor sets out his spending plans in the Autumn Statement next month, a think tank has warned.

According to a report from the Resolution Foundation, the deteriorating economic outlook, increased spending and lower tax receipts in the aftermath of Brexit could leave the government facing a shortfall until 2020-21.

The think-tank warned the Treasury would face a £23bn deficit at the end of the parliament, meaning the government would have to find a combined £84bn to balance the books over the next five years. However, the Foundation added, the only way to do so would be by implementing cuts or allow for extra borrowing.

George Osborne’s pledge to achieve a budget surplus by 2020 has already been abandoned by the government, which by then could be confronted with an economy £60bn smaller than it was expected to be before the referendum.

“Despite the long-term impact of Brexit remaining very uncertain at this stage, there is a strong consensus among economists that post-referendum uncertainty will lead to deterioration in the public finances, which were coming in below expectation even before the referendum,” said Matt Whittaker, chief economist at the Resolution Foundation.

Hammond, who will deliver the Autumn Statement on 23 November, could opt for a softer target, by switching to a current budget balance in 2019-20, Whittaker added. That would allow the Chancellor to meet the political goals set out by the government, but would lead to significant higher borrowing.

“The leeway created by a new set of fiscal rules could afford the Chancellor the opportunity to make his mark on two key themes of the new government [...] by reversing the social security cuts that are set to squeeze their incomes,” explained Whittaker.

also owns a 10 percent stake in video streaming site Hulu. The HBO network alone has more than 130 million subscribers.

AT&T Chief Executive Officer Randall Stephenson told reporters on a conference call that owning Time Warner and all its content will provide a greater competitive advantage than just continuing to license it.

Talks between Stephenson and Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes began in August, they said. “Jeff and I both had a vision that if you put these two together, you could innovate much faster,” said Stephenson.

Bewkes, who rejected an $80 billion offer from Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA.O) in 2014, will stay on for an open-ended period of time to help with the integration.

Stephenson called the deal “vertical” rather than “horizontal” and played down regulatory hurdles.

“There’s no competitor being removed from the marketplace, there’s no competitive harm that is being rendered by putting these two companies together,” said Stephenson.

“So any concerns by the regulators, we believe, will be adequately addressed by conditions, that’s our anticipation.”

Time Warner must pay AT&T $1.725 billion if it finds a different buyer.

FINANCING AT&T said it would finance the cash portion of the purchase with new debt and cash on its balance sheet. AT&T said it has an 18-month commitment for an unsecured bridge term facility for $40 billion.

AT&T has only $7.2 billion in cash on hand. Further borrowing could pressure its credit rating as it already had $120 billion in net debt as of June 30, according to Moody’s.

AT&T said the deal would add to earnings per share in the first year after closing. It said it expected $1 billion in annual run-rate cost savings within three years of closing, chiefly driven by lower corporate and procurement spending.

Shortly after the deal was announced, AT&T reported thirdquarter adjusted earnings per share of 74 cents, the same as in the yearago period and matching Wall Street’s average estimate, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. It hiked its quarterly dividend by a penny to 49 cents per share.

Time Warner said its thirdquarter earnings, which have not yet been announced, would show growth in revenue and operating income at each division and double-digit earnings growth.

BlackBerry launches last phone it will carry on its books

BlackBerry Ltd (BB.TO) company announced its outsourcing (BBRY.O) launched its third Android- plan.

“BlackBerry had to kill its based phone on Tuesday, the last device whose success will be the hardware in order to save it,” website company’s financial responsibility, TechCrunch wrote in a broadly opting to price its top-end device well positive review of the DTEK60 that below Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) iPhone 7. nevertheless questioned how much

The Canadian smartphone interest it would elicit. pioneer, which has lost most of the Waterloo, Ontario-based market to Apple and others, last BlackBerry does not have any deals month said it planned to completely with telecom companies to distribute outsource the development of its the device. smartphones to focus on its more Instead, it is pitching the profitable business of making phone directly to companies and software and managing mobile governments, as well as selling it on devices. its own websites in the United States,

That means the Android- Canada, and several major European based DTEK60 will be the last countries. phone for which BlackBerry buys “It’s not necessarily an anticomponents itself, which carries a carrier strategy,” Beard said. “It’s heavier risk if it does not sell well. more that we see this as the most

“This one is our phone,” efficient and most cost-effective way BlackBerry Chief Operating Officer to get to that customer base.”

The device, which has a 5.5 Marty Beard said in an interview.

“This is fully our responsibility.” inch touchscreen, will be priced at

BlackBerry’s Toronto-listed $499. Apple’s iPhone 7 with the same shares were down 1.2 percent in screen size starts at $769, while the afternoon trade at C$9.70. They equivalent version of Android-maker had touched C$11.18 - their highest Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Pixel since January - on Sept. 28 when the starts at $649.

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iOS 10.1 Plugs JPEG, PDF Based Leak Making Devices Accessible To Hackers

With the release of iOS 10.1, Apple has finally plugged a leak that made iOS devices accessible to hackers. The flaw would allow hackers to plant a malicious code in the user’s system by having them view a malicious PDF or JPEG. The company has rolled out a security patch that will stop accessing iPhones remotely and taking control of the devices.

Users running older devices will still be vulnerable to the flaw though, so it is advisable to update to iOS 10.1.

iOS 10.1 also addresses 11 other security flaws, including local code vulnerabilities, a remote execution bug in the webkit and an address book flaw that would allow hackers to access the user’s contacts, despite restricted access to make the software more secure.

Apple has also released security updates for Mac devices, Apple Watch and Apple TV in MacOS Sierra (10.12.1), which include security updates for 16 vulnerabilities, including an image handling bug, a Denial of Service (DoS) error in the Nvidia graphics cards and drivers that could be triggered by malicious files.

Apple Watch users are recommended to update their devices to WatchOS 3.1, while Apple TV users are recommended to update to TVOS 10.0.1, both of which include security patches for the devices.

Toyota recalls another 5.8 million cars worldwide over airbags

For Apple, surprise hunger for big phones leaves money on table

Apple Inc said it was caught off guard by how many people want to buy its biggest smartphone, the iPhone 7 Plus, and the miscalculation may hit profits this holiday season.

The technology leader is not sure it can make as many units of the iPhone 7 Plus as consumers want in time for the Christmas shopping rush, Apple’s Chief Executive Tim Cook told analysts on Tuesday. It will manage to make enough of the smaller iPhone 7s, though, he said.

Demand was strong “particularly on the iPhone 7 Plus versus our forecast going into the product launch,” Cook said.

The bigger phones bring bigger profits, and Apple’s forecast for thinner-than-expected margins concerned investors after it reported quarterly earnings on Tuesday.

Apple issued a conservative outlook on margins for the holiday quarter, 38 percent to 38.5 percent, versus expectations of nearly 39 percent, said Mariann Montagne, senior investment analyst and portfolio manager at Gradient Investments.

It was not immediately clear if the smartphone shortage caused the miss.

“You’re not able to get that product into the hands of the person who wants it right here, right now,” said IDC analyst John

Apple’s new iPhone 7 Plus is displayed at the Apple Store at Tokyo’s Omotesando shopping district, Japan, September 16, 2016 Jackson. “Those are dollars not in your hands.”

The Cupertino, California-based company unveiled its newest iPhones on Sept. 7. The 5.5-inch (14 cm) Plus model is the first iPhone to have a dual camera on the back that lets users take better portrait shots and zoom in from further away.

“It’s inherently tough to know how things like new finishes

and features are going to affect demand for a new model,” said analyst Jan Dawson of Jackdaw Research.

Apple is still getting to know how consumer interest varies for larger and smaller phones, having launched two competing sizes only in 2014, he said.

The company also may have underestimated the number of customers it would win from Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, which recently recalled its own large format phone, the Galaxy Note 7, after a number of them caught fire.

Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri told Reuters in an interview it was “impossible to know” the effect of Samsung halting production of the Note 7 earlier this month.

“We cannot fulfill all the demand that is out there right now,” he added.

Speeding up production would be difficult, analysts said.

The company cannot contract new suppliers, hire more workers and open factories overnight, said Trip Chowdhry, managing director of Global Equities Research.

“You can’t just shoot iPhones out of an assembly line at the speed of a bullet,” he said.

“Apple does things to perfection.

There is no need to rush and create an inferior product the way Samsung did.”

Mercedes-Benz to launch pickup truck in 2017

Faulty airbags made by Takata led to the largest recall in US automotive history

Toyota is recalling another 5.8 million cars globally to replace potentially faulty airbag inflators made by Takata, including nearly 1.5 million vehicles sold in Europe.

The Reuters agency reports that the Japanese carmaker’s latest recall covers nearly two dozen models, including the Corolla, the Auris, the Vitz or Yaris subcompact hatchback model, the Hilux pickup truck and the Etios.

The recalled models were produced between May 2000 and November 2001, and April 2006 and December 2014.

It affects 1.16 million vehicles sold in Japan and around 820,000 sold in China.

Faulty airbags made by Takata were responsible for the largest recall in US automotive history earlier this year, affecting 17 car brands and nearly 70 million vehicles.

US regulators found that the chemicals that trigger a controlled explosion to launch the bag during a crash were unstable, causing them to burn too quickly and potentially send shrapnel towards the occupants of the vehicle.

The faulty airbags have been linked to at least 15 deaths and 150 injuries worldwide.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz pick-up at a press conference event.

Mercedes-Benz (DAIGn. for the United States, the biggest DE) said it will launch a pickup market for pickups, has been truck in late 2017, becoming announced. the first German premium auto Pickup trucks have maker to enter one of the most gained popularity mainly in the lucrative segments in the car United States, with sales of such industry. models accounting for 90 percent

Mercedes said the new of global pretax margins at “X-Class” will hit showrooms General Motors (GM.N) and Ford in Australia, Brazil, Argentina, (F.N), according to analysts.

South Africa and Europe late next On Tuesday, General year.

Motors and FiatChrysler (FCHA.

Daimler Chief Executive MI) both reported better than Dieter Zetsche, said: “With the expected earnings mainly thanks Mercedes-Benz pickup, we will to demand for pickup trucks and close one of the last gaps in our sports utility vehicles in North portfolio.”

America. The segment has been

Currently no launch date moving upmarket with Ford’s

F-150 model fetching prices of up to $50,000.

Daimler said the new pickup truck would be built by its Vans division.

Germany’s top car companies have been vying for the global title of best-selling premium automaker, expanding into new vehicle categories as a way to boost sales.

Deliveries of BMW’s (BMWG.DE) core brand reached a record 1.81 million last year.

By comparison, Audi (VOWG_p.

DE) (NSUG.DE) sold 1.74 million cars and Mercedes-Benz sold 1.65 million of its own-branded passenger cars.

Production of the Mercedes pickup will take place at Renault (RENA.PA) and Nissan (7201.T) plants, Daimler said.

Mercedes, Nissan and Renault have shared engines, plants and vehicle underpinnings since they forged a cooperation alliance in 2010.

For the European, Australian and South African markets, Mercedes will start manufacturing the truck at the Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, in 2017.

The X-Class for the Latin American market will roll off the assembly lines at the Renault plant in Cordoba, Argentina, starting in 2018, Daimler said.

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Kieron Pollard lashes out at West Indies Cricket Board for questioning his commitment

West Indies all-rounder as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

Pollard had a disastrous tour Kieron Pollard has lashed out at the selectors for dropping him from the of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) team's squad for the tri-series in with both bat and ball, scoring just November. Pollard who was told that 43 and bowling only two overs during he was not "committed to batting" the three Twenty20 games against during the limited overs series against Pakistan in September. He struggled Pakistan has questioned the rationale in the ODI series that followed, scoring 42 and taking only one wicket in three behind his omission.

The big hitting 29-year-old games, a series which West Indies lost called the decision to axe him funny, 3-0.

His poor performance in the while also claiming that he would not campaign or do anything to convince series led former Pakistan fast-bowler the selectors to pick him, and instead Waqar Younis to slam him, calling on would focus on looking after himself in the team management to drop the allrounder. the future.

"A lot of people tend to say

"When chairman of selectors Courtney Browne notified me via email Pollard and many of us are mercenaries of my axing, I reminded him of why my and have given nothing to West Indies exclusion was funny because during cricket. While it's clear I don't have the Twenty20 and one-day series, the the stats or figures of a Brian Lara, two of us had a long conversation, nobody, as some were trying to suggest, speaking about wanting to have guys can ever question my commitment or such as myself around going forward integrity while playing. Why would I in West Indies cricket," Pollard said, wake up one morning and just decide

Sir Hilary: UWI Faculty of Sport to open in 2017

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES is set to establish the Faculty of Sport at the start of the next academic year, announced Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles at the conclusion of the first full day 2016 Caribbean Sport Conference at the Cave Hill Campus yesterday.

Sir Hilary had announced in April the plans to establish the new Faculty when he was speaking at the inaugural UWI Vice-Chancellor’s Sports Awards ceremony held at the St Augustine Campus in Trinidad.

Yesterday at the Usain Bolt Complex, Sir Hilary told those on hand that the Faculty will come on stream in 2017 and will be the first since the Faculty of Law was introduced in 1970.

Beckles said that all four campuses will offer training ranging from certificate to masters’ programmes in the pedagogy of sport.

As he spoke about a conversation which the UWI had with Usain Bolt as well as honouring and respecting some of the great athletes before him such as Sir Frank Worrell, Sir Hilary said that “To show respect to his achievement and the Jamaican achievement, so we have agreed that come January will launch the Faculty of Sport at the UWI.

He noted that no other civilisation has produced as many sportsmen and sportswomen per capita as has the Caribbean “We believe that this Caribbean world is entitled to a Faculty of Sport because this is one of our greatest cultural achievements and the University time has come to impose on this culture and excellence and achieve a faculty construct to ensure that we research, we discuss, we narrate, film, study medicine, we

Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles during the announcement of the starting date for the Faculty of Sport look at government policy, every aspect of this we will not leave to chance.”

In his announcement yesterday, Sir Hilary made note of the fall of the West Indies great legacy and despite his book written in 1998 which spoke of where West Indies Cricket was going in the age of Globalisation no policy or construct was put in place to try to prevent such things from happening.

When the West Indies lost at Sabina Park, Sir Hilary said he was asked to write such a book as they did not believe it was an accident but it was a process and it must be arrested.

Sir Hilary said that after writing the book he had invitations from Australia, England and India to discuss what was happening but he has never had an invitation from the West Indies.

So as they look to secure the Legacy of the Caribbean one way is the Faculty of Sport

Kieron Pollard has called WICB's decision to axe him from the limited overs squad 'funny' I wouldn't want to try? Scoring runs is how I survive," the all-rounder added.

West Indies, who are currently in action against Pakistan in the

Middle East, will travel to Zimbabwe in November to play a tri-nation series that includes Sri Lanka.

Benna Youths Get Historic Qualification

Antigua & Barbuda will play half goals that his team would have in the semifinals of the Caribbean held out to the end for the historic Football Union’s (CFU) Under-20 win.

Tournament slated for Friday, while “Just a simple little mistake and they have also secured an historic blunders between the defense, and CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier when you find blunders you get some slated for February next year in easy goals. But things will happen Costa Rica. and you have to try and get the guys

This comes after the Benna focused once again. Bermuda was Youths rallied to a 3-2 victory over still coming, but we just stood up Bermuda in their final Group A with resistance and just made sure fixture of the CFU competition in that we kept them out,” the coach Curacao on Tuesday. said.

England-based Zayn The Benna Youths will Hakeem scored twice, finding the contest the CFU semifinals on back of the net in the first minute Friday when they battle either and again in the 11th, while striker Trinidad or Cuba in Curacao.

Javorn Stevens scored five minutes Both teams were slated before the interval to give Antigua to play in Group B on Wednesday, & Barbuda an encouraging 3-0 with Trinidad needing only a draw advantage going into the second half. against Haiti to qualify, while Cuba Coach George Warner said the entire needed a victory over St Lucia. camp has been in celebratory mood Warner is confident his since Wednesday’s triumph. players will put their best forward

“Benna Boys, Benna Boys. regardless of who the opponents are.

That’s all you were hearing inside “Antigua & Barbuda, we are the dressing room for the whole some proud people, and we are not night last night, [Tuesday] both going to give up. We came out here to before the game and after the game. compete, not to participate. I figure During the game on the bench as that the guys are ready for the next well, that was the chant coming encounter. We just keep working all through,” he said. the time. We never give up; we never

“Let me give thanks to our stop training. When we got through technical director [Rolston Williams] the first round we had probably a because he basically is the man with week to about two weeks break, and the plan and he knows the culture of then after that we just kept going,” our players so he, being around for he said. some time, just added his expertise Antigua & Barbuda will towards that,” he added. play in the second semifinals on

Warner said there was no Friday. Should they qualify, they doubt, despite giving up two second will contest Sunday’s finals.

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Durant should accept spot down Warriors' pecking order: Payton

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) poses for a photo during media day at the Warriors Practice Facility

Prized Golden State acquisition Kevin Durant should not try to become the team leader at his new home, says Hall of Famer Gary Payton.

Instead, Payton suggests Durant take a back seat to his incumbent team mates and be a quiet if effective role player for the 2015 NBA champions when the new season begins on Tuesday.

Payton, one of the all-time alpha males of the NBA who once trashtalked Michael Jordan, believes in the perhaps old-fashioned idea of a team’s pecking order and is not convinced that just showing up at Golden State should lift Durant to leading man status.

"That’s not his team. That’s (Stephen Curry), (Klay Thompson) and Draymond Green’s team,” Payton told Reuters recently. "He’s supposed to follow suit. I don’t like when players (take a step back for a new player). "It’s your team. Let that man come in there and be a part of the team."

Durant, 28, the 2014 NBA most valuable player, sent shockwaves through the league in July when he left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the already-powerful Warriors.

More than a decade ago, Payton formed his own super team when he joined Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2003.

The star-studded group, while not short of talent, famously fell short in the NBA Finals amid locker room dysfunction and Bryant’s legal proceedings after being charged with sexual assault.

Payton, 48, who was in Los Angeles to promote a first-year Dew NBA 3X basketball tournament put on by Mountain Dew and the NBA, can relate to the challenge of trying to mesh with large egos.

That said, Payton notes differences between his teaming with the Lakers and Durant latching on to the Warriors at the peak of his career. "(Malone and I) weren’t in our prime (when we signed)," said Payton, who inked with Los Angeles just before his 35th birthday. "In my prime I never would’ve done it. Ever. Never in my prime would I go to a team with Jordan, (Malone), (John Stockton). None of them." Like many retired greats, the notion of joining forces with a rival is offensive to Payton’s competitive sensibilities.

A nine-times NBA All Star, Payton terrorized opponents with both offense and defense while spending the bulk of his 17-year career with the now defunct Seattle SuperSonics.

Nicknamed 'The Glove' for his smothering defense, a moniker given to him by his cousin after a dominating performance against All Star guard Kevin Johnson, Payton is the only point guard ever to garner the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, in 1996.

His fearless approach was best defined that year in the NBA Finals when he squared off with Jordan and gave as good as he got from the league’s greatest player during a competitive series which the Sonics lost 4-2 in the best-of-seven with Chicago.

“I said anything I wanted to him, and that’s why he respected me so much (because) I stayed in his face,” Payton said. "Everyone says ‘he’s a great player’ but I’m a great player too.

I didn’t think anyone was better than me when I played. I’m not going to be on the court saying ‘ohhh, ahhh, that’s Michael Jordan.’ I don’t care about that.

I’m Gary Payton.”

Federer and Nadal open up about Djokovic's recent struggles in tennis

Sporting legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have opened up about Novak Djokovic's recent run of poor form in tennis, admitting that while the Serb is "going through a crisis" they feel that the sport is less important as compared to what life has to offer.

The number one ranked player in the world Djokovic, recently revealed that loss of desire and love for the sport was behind his struggles following his incredible success on court at the beginning of the season.

The Serb started off the season in brilliant fashion, becoming the reigning champion of all four major tournaments but since then has struggled to recapture that form. He lost in the third round of the 2016 Wimbledon Championships and also bowed out in the first round to Juan Martin del Potro at the Rio Olympics.

Federer and Nadal who have experienced ups and downs in their careers understand what the Serb is going through but have revealed that life is more important than the sport.

"Novak is going through a crisis and it surprised me. I

expected him to win an important tournament after Roland Garros, Toronto aside. But once you realize career Grand Slam, a new career begins. You have to ask yourself, why do I keep playing? You have to change your mentality, what are your goals? Sometimes it requires a week, sometimes a month, a year or you do not find the right feeling anymore", Federer said as quoted by Yibada.

Spaniard Nadal too spoke about Djokovic's slump, saying that while tennis has been a big part of his life, there are a lot more things than just the sport.

"Life is much more than tennis for me personally.

In my life there has always been a lot of very important things away from tennis, and it's true that tennis has been for the last 20 years an important part of my life, for sure, but in life there is a lot more important things than just the game.

So happiness is other things, the health of your family, the people who you love and their health and to be close to them.

That in my opinion is happiness."

Novak Djokovic (L), Rafael Nadal (M) and Roger Federer (R) have won 43 Grand Slam titles between them

Michael Phelps, Nicole Johnson secretly married in June Michael Phelps can add getting married to his long list of accomplishments this year.

According to documents obtained by multiple outlets, the 31-year-old Olympic swimming champion secretly married longtime girlfriend Nicole Johnson on June 13, a little more than a month after the former Miss California USA gave birth to their son, Boomer.

The couple announced their "Such a memorable night with my lil engagement in February 2015. Phelps' fambam." marriage was first reported by TMZ. Phelps, who announced his retirement

A copy of a marriage license after winning five more gold medals shows Phelps and Johnson were in this year's Rio Games to increase married in Paradise Valley, Arizona. his overall haul to 23, said having his Neither Phelps nor Johnson said family there in Rio to cheer him on is anything about the wedding. Johnson a cherished memory. posted a picture of her with Phelps "When I got out of the warmand Boomer on Instagram on the up pool for the last time to get ready day of the ceremony with the caption, to go up to the blocks, I have the white

shoes that I wore pretty much every finals," Phelps told ABC News.

"In the left foot, there's a footprint of him, inside of my shoe, and I put my shoe on and I looked down at it and I started to get emotional because I knew he was in the stands.

"Being able to have our first child witness my last Olympics ever, my last ever, I mean, it's just dream come true after dream come true."

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Rugby League World Cup 2021: England chosen as hosts ahead of US & Canada

England will host the 2021 Rugby League World Cup after being selected ahead of a rival bid from the United States and Canada.

It will be the biggest edition since 2000, with 16 teams and 31 matches.

England last hosted the competition in 2013, when Australia beat New Zealand 34-2 in the final at Old Trafford.

The Rugby Football League received ÂŁ25m from central government to support its bid and plans to stage 80% of games in Lancashire and Yorkshire.

It also proposed "showpiece fixtures" in London, the Midlands and the north east of the country.

A mixture of 12 rugby league and other sporting venues, including Manchester's Old Trafford and Wembley in the capital, are in line to host matches at

the 2021 event.

The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) has recommended that the 2025 tournament be staged in North America as it attempts to increase the global appeal of the sport.

The American-Canadian joint bid aims to stage the competition outside Australasia and Europe for the first time since it began in 1954.

While praising their "extremely compelling" proposal, the RLIF said that England were preferred "primarily based on the current rugby league participation numbers in North America."

The Toronto Wolfpack - Canada's first professional team - will compete in English rugby league's third tier in this coming season as part of the game's The 2013 final was held at Old Trafford - the home of Manchester United and the venue for the annual Super League Grand Final development in North America.

Singer kneels while performing anthem at Miami NBA game

National Anthem singer Denasia Lawrence kneels as she sings the anthem prior to the game between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Arena

A singer knelt while performing the national anthem at a Miami Heat basketball game on Friday and opened her jacket to reveal a shirt that read "Black Lives Matter," a variation on a protest that

has punctuated many U.S. sporting events since the summer.

Like other anthem protests, the gesture by Denasia Lawrence was intended to highlight what activists say is unfair police treatment of

minorities. The trend began in August ignited a fierce national debate over when San Francisco quarterback whether refusing to stand during Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the anthem is disrespectful to the the playing of the "Star-Spangled country and its military or a political Banner" before a preseason National expression that goes to the heart of the U.S. constitutional guarantee of Football League game.

Lawrence, a social worker, free speech. wrote on Facebook that the Other players in various sports, both opportunity at the preseason Heat at the professional and amateur levels, have taken up the protest, with game "was bigger than me."

"Right now, we're seeing a some raising their fists in a move that war on Black & Brown bodies - we're recalls a famous gesture by U.S. track being unjustly killed and overly and field athletes Tommie Smith and criminalized," she continued. "I took John Carlos during a medal ceremony the opportunity to sing AND kneel; to at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico show that we belong in this country City.

AND that we have the right to The Heat players and coaches stood respectfully protest injustices against and locked arms during the anthem us. I took the opportunity to sing AND as they have done throughout the kneel to show that, I too, am America." preseason as a show of unity.

In a statement, the Heat said, "Throughout all of this, I "We were unaware of it ahead of time." think the most important thing that Lawrence was not the first anthem has come out of this is a very poignant, singer to take a knee. Leah Tysse thoughtful dialogue," said head coach knelt while singing before a preseason Erik Spoelstra after his team lost to Sacramento Kings game two weeks the Philadelphia 76ers. "We've had great dialogue within our walls here, ago.

Kaepernick's silent protest and hopefully this will lead to action."

Rugby world mourns Munster legend Anthony Foley

The entire rugby world was thrown into shock on Sunday (16 October) when the awful news filtered through that Irish rugby great and Munster head coach Anthony Foley had passed away suddenly aged 42 at a hotel in Paris, where his team were staying ahead of their European Champions Cup Pool 1 opener against Racing 92. That match was understandably postponed and tributes instantly began flooding in for a man affectionately known as 'Axel', in reference to Eddie Murphy's character in the Beverly Hills Cop film franchise.

Perhaps the most heartfelt and emotional of those homages came outside Racing's Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, where the travelling Munster contingent grouped together to produce a spinetingling rendition of the Fields of Athenry. A spontaneous makeshift shrine also quickly adorned the gates of Thomond Park in Limerick, where

flags are flying at half-mast and a book of condolence was opened earlier this morning.

Foley, who was born in Limerick but grew up in Killaloe and later attended St Munchin's College, was a colossal figure in Munster folklore, making 201 total appearances between 1995-2008 and captaining the province as they finally ended their long, agonising wait for European success with an exciting 23-19 Heineken Cup final win over Biarritz in 2006.

After hanging up his boots two years later, he joined the backroom staff as technical adviser and assistant for defence before also overseeing the Under 20s and British and Irish Cup squad. He later took charge of the forwards and went on to replace New Zealander Rob Penney as head coach during the summer of 2014 after CEO Garrett Fitzgerald described him as the "outstanding candidate" for the job.

Like father Brendan, who was part of the team that beat New Zealand on their 1978 tour of Britain and Ireland, Foley represented his country with 62 senior caps spread over a decade from 1995.

Three of those outings came as a skipper and the period encompassed two World Cups before ending after the 2005 Six Nations tournament. He later made a brief return to the international setup as forwards coach in 2012.

Foley is also an iconic figure at top amateur outfit Shannon RFC, where he played for 15 years and made 88 All Ireland appearances.

Described as a "quintessential club legend", he led the team in 1997-98 and played in all 48 matches during a historically dominant run of four consecutive titles between 1995-98.

He won five in total.

" I lost one of my dearest friends today at 42 years of age," said Shannon president Noel Healy. "I'm

still trying to come to terms with it.

My deepest sympathies to his wife Olive and their two boys, and his family and friends. "

In a statement, Fitzgerald said: "We are shocked and deeply saddened by today's news and the sudden passing of a Munster Rugby great, our head coach, former player, colleague and friend Anthony Foley.

Our immediate thoughts are with Axel's family, his wife Olive and his two sons Tony and Dan, father Brendan who is here in Paris with us, mother Sheila, sisters Orla and Rosie and the extended Foley family.

"Anthony was the embodiment of Munster Rugby and dedicated his life to the game he loved. From St Munchin's to Shannon, Munster and then Ireland, Anthony was a true rugby great. Widely known for his extensive knowledge of the game and rugby brain, Axel brought so much to the province as a player and then a coach."

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