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Witness protection

for the TCI – FCO law enforcement advisor hints

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Demolished!

National Security Council and advisory groups formed PAGE  4

Police recruit overseas crime fighting specialists PAGE  7

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Jack Nasty visits the TCI for launch of his latest music video

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National Security Council and advisory groups formed LAST week Governor Peter Beckingham met with Government officials and the law enforcement advisor for Caribbean overseas territories to discuss the formation of a national security council.

The initial meeting held was held in Grand Turk on Wednesday (October 14) and was attended by Premier Rufus Ewing, Minister for Border Control Don-hue Gardiner, Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Attorney General Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles, Police Commissioner James Smith and Larry Covington, who is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) law enforcement adviser for the Caribbean Overseas Territories and Bermuda.

During a press conference at the Hilly Ewing building in Providenciales on Wednesday, Governor Beckingham also announced that the group met with the Leader of the Opposition to discuss the formation of an advisory group to the Security Council.

He noted: “I am delighted that the Premier has agreed to the formation of these Security Council bodies.

“The idea originally came from the Police Commissioner James Smith, as well as a result of discussions I held with the Premier and separately some of my counterparts in other Caribbean territories.”

The Governor added that a council can take a strategic view of the challenges facing the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“My colleagues in both the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands have also found that their councils serve a valuable purpose in addressing the security issues across a range of areas.

“Establishing a new body will not overnight stem crime or violence.”

He continued: “But I, the Commissioner and Premier are confident that these bodies will help us take a wider approach to some of our security - related issues.”

He noted that these are not just policing problems, and the new Security Council should begin to stimulate a “whole of society” approach to them.

“Our fervent hope is that by bringing together a much wider group, across the churches, Government, business and the family islands, the whole community will begin to focus on addressing, the causes of crime, violence, child safeguarding and other issues,” he added.

The Police Commissioner, speaking to the media after the announcement expressed his pleasure at the formation of the groups.

“It is not going to solve our

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Commissioner of Police James Smith, Governor Peter Beckingham, Larry Covington, FCO Law Enforcement Adviser for the Caribbean Overseas Territories and Bermuda

problems overnight, but in time I am confident we should see a bigger buy-in by key groups to supporting the police, providing information, and bringing greater confidence into the local communities.

“I look forward to engaging even more with the community at large to consider ways of enhancing the security of Turks and Caicos.”

Commissioner Smith noted that the first thing to be done is to identify the big issues that facing the country.

“And while the Governor retains the portfolio for security and policing, the Government pays the bills so it’s important that we get buy-in from every member across the Cabinet and across the Opposition to make sure that we are driving together and to find solutions to the problems that we face.”

He added: “The purpose of the National Security Council, for me as Commissioner is to provide them with a strategic and fair assessment of the

criminality issues that I see affecting the country but for others to provide the Government with other major issues that they see that can inhibit or enhance the work in that respect.”

Asked if given the lack of cooperation from the public in soliciting information about criminal activity, if the council could be effective, the Commissioner said it would be.

“It allows us to have a strategy that will complement public information, so in more developed crime fighting regions, CCTV is very effective, DNA profiling is very effective, covert policing, finger printing; there are a lot of things we can do that will enhance capability and capacity at the moment.”

The first formal meeting of the National Security Council will take place on Wednesday, October 21.

Its membership comprises of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Premier, Minister of Border Control

and Labour, Police Commissioner and Attorney General.

The National Security Advisory Group membership has still to be finalised, but it is likely to include, in addition to council members, the Leader of the Opposition and another Opposition representative, the Deputy Premier, representatives from Finance, Customs, DEMA, the DPP, the churches, a District Commissioner, the Hotel and Tourism Association, and the business community.

The main responsibilities of Covington, who was in the TCI in an advisory role, are to provide advice and guidance to the FCO, territory Governors and Commissioners of Police on all aspects of policing, and very importantly to work with Commissioners of Police to assist them in improving the competency and capability of police and territory law enforcement agencies using UK funding.

Warner to decide on inquest into police shooting last June CHIEF Magistrate Clifton Warner will soon make a ruling on whether an inquest is needed into the shooting death of Jeff Walkin by a police officer in June this year.

Commissioner of Police James Smith on Wednesday (October 14) informed the media that he has received the report from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Force (RCIPF) into the Granny Hill shooting on June 6, but is currently awaiting the decision by Warner.

“The process was very open and transparent … we got independent people in, the Director of Public Prosecution has given a view on it but at the end of the day it is for Mr Warner to decide whether he needs an inquest and I won’t want to prejudice that.

“At the end of it I will publish what I can,” Commissioner Smith said when asked about the findings at a press conference in Providenciales.

Five officers of the RCIPF arrived on island to conduct the probe and submit their findings at the end of the exercise.

The report was received by the Director of Public Prosecutions in July.

The independent probe surrounds an incident whereby police shot and killed Walkin during an exchange

Commissioner of Police, James Smith

of gunfire in the vicinity of Granny Hill, Five Cays.

The shooting occurred when cops arrived on the scene of a suspected robbery at about 12.58am after receiving reports of a robbery in commission.

When officers arrived on the scene they encountered the 19-yearold Walkin and another man, who engaged them in an exchange of gun fire.

Walkin was subsequently fatally injured, while the other man escaped.

Commissioner Smith had invited the RCIPF to conduct the investigation because he wanted it to be completely independent.

Jeff Walkin

“I have asked them to independently give the report on the incident to the Director of Public Prosecutions, not because of any criminal behaviour coming forward from it, but because I want it to be completely independent. That was the whole purpose of bringing them here,” Smith told the press at the time.

He firmly stated that he does not want to receive the report, as he wants the DPP to have a look at it and then give him his considered view that everything that should have been done, had been done, whether the incident was properly managed and handled.

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Witness protection a possibility for the TCI – FCO law enforcement advisor hints THE Turks and Caicos Islands could soon have its own witness protection programme, media personnel learned recently.

The announcement was made by Larry Covington, law enforcement advisor for the Overseas Territories in the Caribbean to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Covington, who is based out of Miami, was recently in the TCI to meet with the Governor, Police Commissioner and Government officials to provide technical assistance for the formation of a security council.

The security advisor along with the Governor and Police Commissioner met with the press last week Wednesday at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

Covington was asked what cost

effective ideas and strategies could be replicated in the TCI from other OTs when he made the announcement of the possibility of witness protection in the TCI. He pointed to Bermuda and the Cayman Islands which have been battling with crime problems in the past year, particularly gang related crimes and murders.

“What we found in the other territories is where gang members remain in gangs because it’s the in thing to be in a gang and their friends encourage them to be in the gang, so when you break them away from that then you start seeing some results but it’s something you have to keep working on all the time.”

However he noted that most importantly the way victims are dealt with is paramount.

DDME, FCO provide training to step up emergency response THE Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies in conjunction with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be hosting a three day emergency operations (EOC) training workshop this week.

The training, which starts on Monday (October 19) at Blue Haven, is an effort to improve the response capacity of national sub-committee chairpersons to deal with emergency situations requiring the coordination of the response through the National EOC, a release from DEMA noted.

The training workshop is geared towards persons who are expected to report to the national EOC to coordinate the response to a disaster event.

The NEOC is a central location from where agencies involved in a national response can provide inter-agency coordination and

executive decision making in support of incident response and recovery operation tasks.

The course will provide attendees with information on the effective operations of an emergency operations centre, whether at the national, island or agency level.

The NEOC serves as a centralized location where public safety, emergency response, and support agencies coordinate planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities.

The overall goal of the training is to increase the resilience of national response agencies and departments to effectively deal with disasters and emergencies that may negatively impact the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The facilitator for the training is Keith Holman, South Florida Department of Emergency Management Department.

“Often across the world there seems to be a focus on dealing with the prisoners and the suspects and they tend to lose focus that there are victims and witnesses that need to be properly cared for with proper witness strategies.

“And in three other territories we established witness protection programmes and the Turks and Caicos Islands is the next one in our step. I have got a coordinating meeting next week in Miami about what we can do about witness protection here,” Covington said.

He added that the territories have been very good about helping each other out in their crime fighting abilities, as there is a memorandum of understanding between the territories and the commissioners on investigative support and

guidance.

He noted that across the territories there are lots of skilled and very experienced officers.

“Bermuda and Cayman, because of the levels of homicides they have had to deal with they have actually gotten expert at it, so we have got the knowledge within our own territories which we can pass on.

“It is not something that is publicised regularly but there is not at any one time where we have not got mutual assistance taking place between our territories where we bring in officers to assist and the Turks sends officers elsewhere because the Turks have got good and experienced officers in areas.

“We need to get ourselves to an acceptable level of competency in the investigation of serious and organised crime,” the FCO advisor stated.

He added that this is the easy part, but the hard part is then sustaining it

and moving forward to the next step.

“Over the last 24 months the level of crime has dropped dramatically in the two countries (Bermuda and Cayman).

“Do they have to keep working at it, yes, and that is one of the challenges that once you bring in new strategies how you’re going to deal with deviating young people from crime and the opportunities to commit crime,” Covington noted.

Covington’s announcement comes at a time in the TCI when repeatedly pleas by the police for information on criminal activities from anyone who may have this information are being ignored by the public.

The general perception and even outright statements by some people at various public meetings is that they do not trust that the information provided would be confidential and would not put them in danger from criminals.

A Police HQ is an absolute necessity - Commissioner SINCE his appointment as Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, James Smith has continuously called for a purpose built police headquarters.

And last Wednesday (October 14), when he met with the press in Providenciales was no different.

The Commissioner believes that the lack of such a much needed facility is seriously hindering the Force’s ability to effectively fight crime in the TCI. “For me, one big ticket item that the Premier is aware of and has been kicked around for a long time is the absolute requirement for a purpose built police headquarters.

“We need to make sure that our staff are in accommodations that are fit for purpose, that we can interview witnesses who are vulnerable sometimes in safe surroundings, that we can interview suspects – audio

and videotape them, that we can put people in accommodations that are fit for purpose,” the Commissioner reiterated.

“We face many challenges when putting youngsters, people with mental challenges into accommodations that are not fit for them and all this defeats our ability to solve crime,” he added.

He said that he knows this will cost a lot of money, but he believes that the country needs to invest in the facility to make sure that in ten and fifteen years’ time it will be well placed to deal with crime.

Smith stated, when asked, that the Premier is aware of the budget bid but could not reveal at what stage the discussions were.

However, he said that it is incumbent on him to give the recently formed national security council and the Cabinet a detailed briefing of what it is going to cost and what they

will get for their money.

“We have looked at in broad terms, but we need to get specific about it.

“But it is a challenging issue too because in terms of that building I want to draw together the other law enforcement agencies so that we can train each other at basic level, so that police officers, customs officers, immigration officers and DEMA have the same level of basic training and we understand that we work together, so that in times of national crisis we can draw them in and get best use from them.

“There is a lot to be had from this, but it will cost money,” he added.

Asked what is most needed right now to fight the crime situation, the Commissioner said he would like to see a lot more training for officers.

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

Public discourse needed THE OPPOSITION has called for a public discussion on crime and other serious issues affecting the country.

Issues such as prostitution, underage sex and alcohol abuse among youths also need to be addressed when murder, gun violence and gang related activities are given attention, the PDM believes.

What are your thoughts?

Frightened!

We are frightened for our safety. It appears our new British police chief went to Britain to discuss this issue after he looked at the problems.

We wonder if another British take over is being considered. Perhaps the chief is organising the security forces for the coming trials.

After reading the Governor’s pronouncements he anticipates trouble coming.

No leadership

We agree with this PDM led effort. Complaints provide little help.

This country is lacking leadership from our elected Premier and his ministers. We are no longer safe in our beds, in school or on the street.

How did we arrive at this position when in past years safety was not a concern?

We need to explore this and thanks to Mrs Robinson now we will. We suggest beginning with armed uniformed police patrols 24/7.

We need action now

What has taken then sooooooo long?

Discussion is not enough. Action, yes action, is needed. Too much rhetoric.

1. Stop the gun violence. Stop the Haitian boats from coming to our shores bringing in illegal guns.

2. Deport all illegals involved in gangs.

3. Stop under age alcohol abuse and pass laws that will fine and prosecute the bar owner or whoever serves alcohol to the teens.

4. Prosecute men who are having sex with underage girls. That has been a law for ages.

Enforce the laws!

5. Deport all women who use our shores to prostitute, giving our country a bad name.

The United Nations has the TCI on the list as the worst country for sex trafficking in the Caribbean! Who would ever believe that.

What I have noticed in Grand Turk is that these women make themselves available for sex for money.

Many of these women are married. They leave their spouses and families in their country to come to the TCI to prostitute themselves; not to mention the broken lives and families that they leave behind in their quest for money.

More needs to be done for youth

It is apparent that something needs to be done about these issues, particularly concerning crime rates among our youth, but I question whether a public discussion is a format from which to expect any meaningful changes to come forth.

The recent opinion of PDA Leader Skippings that the country is ignoring our youth, particularly the young men, hits right at the heart of the matter.

As long as this important segment of our society feels disadvantaged and without hope, its frustration is all too likely to manifest itself in the anti-social behaviour we are now witnessing.

I do take issue with Mr Skippings’ suggestion that the root of this problem lies in the granting of too may work permits, because my sense is that the youth we are talking about have very little interest in taking on menial jobs that they consider beneath them, even though they have insufficient education to qualify them for anything else.

So the circle leads back to the abominable level of education being provided by the public education system in this country.

Regardless of what the prescribed Caribbean curriculum may be, the current courses, even if they are well taught (and that’s a completely different topic for discussion), are not providing our youth with the skillsets they need to advance their

education and succeed in what is becoming an increasingly competitive and global employment market.

I agree.

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Timely and much needed call

This belated call by the loyal Opposition is critical, needed, urgent and timely.

The Islands, the people, the corporate and native community must come to terms with the disaffected youth.

Too many kids are having kids and kids are raising themselves. The sad result is that they grow up to be cold, heartless, frustrated and controlled by the violent popular culture.

Voice must be given to alternatives and solutions. Parenting is critical. Leadership, examples and role setting is important.

Crisis issues will involve alcohol abuse, prostitution, underage sex, murder and gun violence.

We have child molestation as an ill where there are reports of men sleeping with their daughters. Coercion and rape.

With morals removed, religious influences downgraded, liberal agendas, attacks on faith, the void is filled with this kind of evil.

Something must be done.

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Wrightfully Fit charity walk WRIGHTFULLY Fit health club will be teaming up with the Turks and Caicos Islands Diabetic Association to host its seventh annual World Diabetes Day charity run and walkathon.

John Wright, chief executive officer and founder of Wrightfully Fit, said that the objective of the event is to increase public awareness on diabetes treatment and prevention.

The walkathon will get underway on November 14 on World Diabetes Day at Salt Mills Plaza from 6.30pm.

He noted that: “Diabetes continues to be a common but serious health issue locally and globally.”

This he reminded is largely due to people neglecting their health.

“As long as we keep remain complacent about our health status and ignoring the problem of obesity.

“The key message of our campaign is healthy eating, lifestyle modifications, and compliance to appreciate management in preventing complications.”

Based on local statistics more than 3,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes which accounts for some ten percent of the population.

Wright said: “This means, it affects us all in some way directly or indirectly.”

He urged the public to come out and support the walk: “Let’s all take a stand and help support each other in controlling the things that we can and let God take care of the thing we have no control over.”

The charity run/walk event is part of a weekend-full of activities on Providenciales.

The Walkathon first started in November 2009, and ever since, has

evolved into an anticipated event where many people gather to walk or run to show their support for those living with diabetes.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of Caribbean people with diabetes is drastically increasing.

WHO’s World Health Statistics 2014 report revealed that the global average prevalence of diabetes is around 10 percent.

The disease which is more prevalent in people of African ancestry affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin, a hormone that allows your body to turn glucose into energy.

The disease if left untreated can lead to cardiovascular disease, blindness, amputation of limbs and kidney failure.

World Diabetes Day is recognised

John Wright Chief Executive Officer and founder of Wrightfully Fit

on November 14.

This year’s campaign successfully launched on

was May

19 under the theme ‘Nourishing development: Halting the diabetes epidemic through healthy eating.’

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Police to recruit overseas crime fighting specialists THE Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will soon be recruiting crime fighting specialists to help with the rising crime situation in the Islands.

This announcement was made

by Commissioner of Police, James Smith at a press conference last week Wednesday in Providenciales.

The money for the recruitments will come as a result of a $500,000 supplementary appropriation recently approved by the House of Assembly.

“This [money] will probably come to the force within the next month or two and which will need to be spent by the end of March so it is fairly short turn around and I need to stick within the laws and rules of spending money but we are currently preparing a variety of strategies to bring in people short term and longer term to assist the officers in investigation of on- going crimes,” the Commissioner told the press.

He noted that he cannot say how quickly this is going to happen as they need to get the money first.

However he added that: “We know that we have certain things we would like to see done, I know my officers are fully stretched on the enquiries that we have got and they themselves know that they need additional assistance.

“Where it is going to come from is yet undetermined because it is a commercial process, and we need to look for the best value for money and make sure that people are able to come and deliver.

“I am confident we can get them; there are plenty of skilled people… in the Caribbean, in the UK and elsewhere who are looking to sell those skills to people that need them and we currently could do with some

help.”

He stated that the money will not just go towards recruiting people, as they are willing to invest some of it in technology, which will have a longer term effect.

Some of the unsolved murders for the year include Kevino Smith whose mutilated remains were retrieved from bushes in Grand Turk by police in March, Robert Martinez who was found shot to death in Blue Hills in June, and father-of-three Marielus Maximin found shot dead in Five Cays last month.

Other unsolved murders dating back to March 2004 were revealed by police last year to this publication.

The unresolved death list shows that TC Islander Melissa Creese/ Missick was discovered dead in Long Bay on March 5, 2004.

Police Constable Prince Smith of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was shot in the stomach on January 20, 2005, during a robbery in Leeward while John Wynns, aged 35, from North Caicos went missing on August 5, 2007.

Haitian Cleana Simeon’s body was found near the Blue Hills dump on August 30, 2007.

John Tucker from the TCI was found on a secluded beach near Five Cays with his throat cut on August 7, 2009.

On December 6, 2009, 35-yearold mechanic Dorsette Gardiner was found dead along with his badly beaten female friend behind Providenciales International Airport.

Canadian tourist George Moore, 80, was found washed up on North West Point beach with a gunshot wound to the head on January 14, 2010.

Turkish photographer Murat Kilicer, 30, was shot in the chest by a

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seasoned detectives… we also need to enhance our technical capabilities.”

He pointed to the old fashioned finger printing system, which needs changing to allow the process to be more effective and which would allow them to be electronically store, shared and examined finger prints of suspects and criminals.

“Coming back to crime stoppers and the hotel and tourism association, they are willing to fund CCTV that definitely would be a good bonus.

“But one of the things we will raise at some point with the national security council would be the state of our road safety department – the registration of vehicles, the licensing of drivers and our current inability to be sure that when a vehicle is seen on the road we know exactly who owns it, who is driving it and what it has been involved in, in the past.”

Commissioner Smith noted all of these mechanisms would add up to the Force’s ability to detect and prevent crime effectively.

Kevino Smith

Robert Martinez

Marielus Maximin

masked man at South West Bluff on July 18, 2010.

Belonger Dwight McIntosh found dead on October 12, 2010.

Haitian Celestin Louidor, 52, was found with fatal gunshot wounds on South Dock Road in Providenciales on September 10, 2011.

Lorvely Fervilus, aged 25, from Haiti was also found dead off South Dock Road in Providenciales on December 14, 2011.

Fifty-eight-year-old Haitian security guard Wilfred Guillaury was shot and killed during an armed robbery at the Royal Bank of Canada in Providenciales on December 16,

2012.

Jocellin Odisses was shot and killed during a robbery at Altagracia’s Restaurant and Bar in Providenciales on December 31, 2013.

Robert ‘Robbie’ Been Senior was murdered behind his own shopping centre and apartment block in Grace Bay, Providenciales, on March 4, this year in a violent point blank shooting.

Thirty-one-year-old Quincy Gardiners lifeless body was found alongside a road leading to Kew in North Caicos on the morning of July 26 this year.

Last year, former Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar had

appointed a dedicated Cold Case Unit officer, Inspector Daniel Miller to re-examine these cases.

To date there has been no published headway in the cases, or closure that the media has been made aware of.

Miller previously worked with the TCI police as the officer in charge of the Case File Quality Assurance Unit.

At the time, Farquhar said that he "confident that we can give closure to some of these unresolved matters.”

The Cold Case Unit was established in September 2011 by Commissioner Farquhar in order to crack unsolved crimes.

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Private developer demolishes illegal homes

By Olivia Rose SEVERAL Haitian families are counting their losses after a bulldozer crushed and destroyed their homes and other property early Thursday morning (October 15), in Pastors– Well Dock Yard.

Awakening to the sounds of a huge machine outside their window, ravishing every obstacle in its path, was both a depressing and terrifying experience for many who illegally called the land home for over ten years.

The Weekly News understands that over 20 homes were demolished leaving some 50 people homeless including women and small children who illegally occupied the private land.

According to the bulldozer operator who declined to give his name, he was contacted by the owner of the land Albert Grant, who is a private developer to demolish and clear the land on Thursday morning at 9am.

According to him, the now homeless squatters were forewarned 11 months ago about the demolition exercise during a community meeting with the developer.

However one resident Jean Max told the Weekly News that they did not receive adequate warning.

“I know the owner decided to break down the houses, but I don’t think they give us much time to move our stuff, I was at work when they call me and say my home is breaking down.”

“This is a big problem for the Haitian community in TCI. You have some people at work and they don’t know what’s happening and they have plenty things in their house, and now everything mash up.”

Max, who was devastated by

Squatters watch helplessly as their homes are destroyed

Jean Max emotionally appeals for help to rebuild his life

the unfortunate ordeal, said: “You don’t see water in my eyes, but it’s inside my heart for my family, for my neighbors and I wish things were better for the Haitian community.”

Max further said that while squatters are fully aware of the consequences of the illegal actions they must be some amicable humane solution for hard working and honest Haitian people seeking a better life.

In this vein he called on the Turks and Caicos Government to help them rebuild their lives since in some way.

“The land belongs to them it does not belong to us, but Haitian people have to take this as a big, big lesson to know they are not welcomed on this island, in the people’s country.”

Meanwhile Pastor Saint VilVillard who also resides in the neighborhood said he is saddened to see so many people lose their homes.

“Most of the people that live here, they don’t have money to go buy land or pay rent, and I mean they are humans they need a shelter, it’s a worldwide problem some people are rich some people are poor, Haitians always have a lot of problems.

The bulldozer crushes everything in its path

“Most of them don’t have money to send their children to go to school, so I don’t know how they are going to start over.

“We didn’t want to leave our country but because of poverty we were driven out.

“Haiti is the poorest country in the hemisphere we didn’t make it like that, buts that’s life.”

He argued that while it s illegal for them to build on private

property or Government reserves, the Government should make some provision for them to have access to housing since many of them are contributing to the development of the country.

“Haitians are the ones who are building TCI; we don’t mind if we are allowed to live on the land and then they give us some time to pay money for it, we wanted to discuss with the owner some arrangement

where we could pay to live here.”

Efforts by this newspaper to contact the private developer Albert Grant proved futile up to press time.

Amanda Misick, Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development, told this newspaper that the matter is of a private nature and will treated as such.

She noted that the Government had no pronouncement on the issue up to press time.

Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease reported in Providenciales THE MINISTRY of Health, Agriculture and Human Services has advised the public that there have been reports of an ongoing outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Singapore and Japan and recent reports of cases in neighbouring Caribbean countries.

A statement from the ministry this past week noted that a few suspected cases have recently been reported from healthcare facilities in Providenciales.

The ministry is in the process of collecting specimens to be sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency for confirmatory testing.

In the meantime, they have also embarked on enhanced surveillance and education campaign to ensure that suspected cases are identified as quickly as possible and schools

and day care facilities are educated on proper implementation of prevention and hygiene measures (eg. hand washing).

HFMD is a contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and children younger than five-years-old.

It is transmitted by direct contact with nasal secretions, (droplets produced by coughing or sneezing), saliva, fluid from blisters and stool of infected individuals.

HFMD is most prevalent in childcare settings due to frequent contact with soiled diapers and children putting their hands in their mouths.

HFMD occasionally occurs in adolescents and adults.

Symptoms include some or all of the

following: painful sores in the mouth, rashes on the hands and feet, which may be associated with blisters, fever, headache, feeling generally unwell or irritable, runny nose, and/or sore throat.

It is mostly a mild and self-limiting illness lasting for a few days.

However, there are more severe, albeit uncommon, forms of the disease which are associated with neurological complications as a result of meningitis (associated with fever, headache, and neck stiffness) and encephalitis (resulting in paralysis).

However, people can sometimes be contagious for days or weeks after the symptoms have ended.

There is no specific treatment for hand,

foot and mouth disease.

Symptom control, such as the use of paracetamol (Panadol or Tylenol) for fever and pain relief, is often all that is necessary.

In some cases HFMD can cause a sore mouth and throat, which makes it difficult to swallow.

It is therefore important to maintain adequate fluid intake to avoid dehydration that could result in hospitalisation.

Symptoms usually resolve within ten days.

Persons with suspected HFMD should abstain from school and report to a healthcare provider to obtain guidance, including when to return to work, school or day care.

The ministry will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as appropriate.

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Men and women honoured for outstanding contributions to the nation TWENTY-SIX Turks and Caicos Islanders were honoured for their longstanding and impactful contributions to the development of the Islands on National Heritage Day. During the day, which was observed on Monday, October 12, the Office of the Premier in collaboration with the National Honours and Awards Committee, held its inaugural National Awards ceremony.

According to a release from the Premier’s office the ceremony garnered tremendous community support.

It saw the honouring of 26 Turks and Caicos islanders in five different categories namely; the order of Turks and Caicos Islands, the patriotic award – Cayos medal, the long service award, the meritorious service award, national young achiever’s medal.

The awardees were called off in order of merit and escorted to the honouring dais, where they received their award from Premier Rufus Ewing.

They subsequently joined the receiving line for the final honour of a march past by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and the uniformed groups promenade.

The event which drew attendants from across the Turks and Caicos Islands was held at the Parade Grounds in Grand Turk.

The release noted that onlookers where treated to an impressive display of pomp and pageantry by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Band and royal platoon.

The band led a historic processional march from the

Legislative House to the Parade Grounds, the release read.

Those gathered at the auspicious event were further treated to performances by Jervon Laporte who did a rendition of the soulful melody ‘Flying without wings’ on a saxophone, among other enthralling cultural pieces.

Among those who turned out to honour the well-deserving citizens were prison wardens, the Cadet Corp, the Boy Scouts, the Cubs, the Brownies, and the Girls Brigade, among others.

Those honoured for 2015 were as follows: the Order of Turks and Caicos Islands, Williams H Mills, otci (deceased), Mary Robinson, otci (deceased).

Those who received the Patriotic award – Cayos medal were; Stanley Been, pa, Noel T Gardiner, pa (deceased), Sylvia melhado, pa and Dr Carlton Mills.

Those who received the Long service award were - Jenniemae Deane-Forbes, Lsm, Ms. Jestina, Delancy, Lsm, Bishop George Fulford, Lsm, Ms Annie Garland, Lsm, Ms Jane Garland, Lsm), Mrs Marionette Hinds, Lsm, Mrs Ismae Pereira, Lsm, Mr Michael Simmons, Lsm, Mrs Lynette Thomas, Lsm, Ms Stephanie Thomas, Lsm. The Meritorious service awards were given to Mr Daniel Campbell, Msm, Mrs Claudette Clare, Msm, Mr James Fulford, Msm Bishop Franklyn Williams, Msm. While the National young achiever’s medal was given to Mr Elton Dickenson, Nyam, Miss Ryesha Higgs, Nyam, Mr Ifeanyichukwu Otuonye, Nyam, Miss Teandra Thomas, Nyam, Mr Delano Williams, Nyam.

Five Cays and South Dock clean-up this Saturday UNDER the guidance of the elected member for Five Cays Sean Astwood a massive clean-up campaign has been planned for this Saturday, October, 24.

The initiative is being held in collaboration with the residents of the Five Cays, South Dock and Chalk Sound communities.

It will commence at 6am sharp, starting from the Fortis/Five Cays roundabout and extending along the Five Cays and South Dock roads.

“We are asking all persons interested in helping us achieve this goal to meet us at the Community Centre in Five Cays at 5.30am.

“So people, bring your rake. Bring your shovel. Bring your cutlass and a good attitude as we go about cleaning up the communities that we reside in and our island on a whole,”Astwood encouraged.

He advised that the Department

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Sean Astwood, elected member for Five Cays

Of Environment will soon begin enforcement of the laws relating to dumping and littering.

Further encouraging: “Let's keep Turks and Caicos beautiful by nature and clean by choice.”

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Efforts being undertaken to tackle youth crimes CONCERTED efforts are being made to tackle the problem of guns, gangs and youth violence in the Turks and Caicos Islands in recent months.

And not only government interventions, initiatives and funding will stop the problem, but a concerted, long-term effort is now needed.

This is according to a message posted on the Government run Facebook page aimed at bringing the works and initiatives being developed immediately to the people to garner support.

See below for the full message Throughout the course of our 2015 National Youth Day and Stop Gun Violence Campaign, a group of civic leaders, social workers, the clergy, teachers, police officers and other stakeholders, led by Minister of Youth Sports and Education, Akierra Missick and The Turks and Caicos Youth Department, Russell Cox and Jasmine R A Parker working closely with the community, has undertaken a

thorough review of the problem of guns, gangs and youth violence.

They have visited a range of projects working to stop guns, gangs and youth violence, heard from international experts about what works globally, consulted with senior police officers and local authority officials and talked to young people themselves.

Several key messages have emerged.

Firstly, the vast majority of young people here in The Turks and Caicos Islands is not involved in gun violence or gangs and wants nothing to do with it.

Secondly, the small number of young people who is involved has a disproportionately large impact on the settlements around them in other communities.

It is clear that gun and gang membership increases the risk of serious violence.

Thirdly, this small minority of violent young people is not randomly distributed and does not appear out of the blue.

Some settlements throughout our islands suffer significantly greater levels of violence than others; some individual and family risk factors repeat themselves time and time again.

The police and other agencies need the support and powers to protect communities affected by guns, gangs and to bring the violence under control.

But gang and youth violence is not a problem that can be solved by enforcement alone.

We need to change the life stories of young people who end up dead or wounded on our streets or are getting locked into a cycle of reoffending.

Only by encouraging every department to join together and share information, resources and accountability can these problems be solved. The Government will set in motion a number of far-reaching reforms to address the entrenched educational and social failures that can drive problems like guns, gangs and youth violence.

How can you help?

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Do we have a national goal?

HAVING a national goal has played a significant part in crafting a country’s vision, which guides it along positive paths.

It means the country is not prepared to remain static, but that it would employ resources to enhance the lives of its people, and build a respected image which gains it international respect.

An article in the journal Political Theology Today states that China’s national goal is to become a modern country that is prosperous, democratic, culturally advanced, and harmonious.

What is interesting here is that we see a country having goals which we often think are only set by businesses.

But having goals mean a country is serious about the present and its future. It can audit itself to determine what progress it is making. This is fantastic.

Becoming a modern country means educating and equipping citizens with the competences and knowledge to manage an economy where technology plays a huge role.

It means providing the best health facilities, so that a healthy population increases productivity, and showing respect, and a sense of caring for each other.

BY Oliver Mills

Oliver Mills is a former lecturer in education at the UWI Mona Campus. He holds a BA (Hons.) UWI, an M.Ed. Dalhousie Univ., an MA University of London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and Training, Leicester Univ. He currently writes a Column for the TC Weekly News.

This is where harmony among citizens begins. A harmonious society is a sharing society, where each looks out for the other.

This makes the achievement of social goals possible. When a society is cohesive, greater understanding results, and possibilities become reality, making room for greater prosperity.

And of course with all this comes a stronger democracy of the many.

Here, institutions work for the people, and people honour each other, not ‘back-bite’ or speak unkindly of others.

With democracy, new opportunities open up, and there is greater equality, because people begin to make way for each other.

This produces a new, advanced type of culture where citizens take pride in themselves, and look out for each other genuinely.

But what about us, TCIs? What is our goal? Are we on our way to being a highly modernised society,

or a society for some?

Are we a democratic society, or a society which creates classes which split it into pieces?

What have we accomplished culturally that is uniquely ours?

Are other cultures closing in on us, and pressing us out of existence? Are we being depopulated to make room for others?

Will we ever be a harmonious society, or is the fix in to keep us divided by island, and where we live in each island.

Are our institutions staffed democratically with fair representations from each of our family islands?

And are there any answers to these questions?

The way they are approached, will determine whether we are on the road to modernity, prosperity, real democracy, and cultural sophistication, or the path to nowhere.

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Action needed in South Caicos

– Open letter to the Premier

Dear Premier Rufus Ewing, The South Caicos Concerned Citizens Association takes this opportunity to extend our sincerest greetings to yourself and the Government of the TCI, and to reiterate our concerns as communicated to you and your colleagues during our meeting of November 2013, here in South Caicos.

We consider it apt and timely because of the considerable lapse of many months to enquire of your good selves as to whether there has been any resolution to the questions, issues and concerns raised by the South Caicos Concerned Citizens during that exercise.

At risk of being repetitive, but with the sole and primary intention of again bringing these matters front and centre, we once again ask the following questions: l. Why should the people of South Caicos continue to be required to pay medical fees at the South Caicos Clinic, when residents of North, Middle and Salt Cay are exempt from this requirement?

2. At our meeting with you on November 2013, you were informed that the South Caicos Clinic is continuously denied a reasonable and adequate supply of vital drugs needed to address community needs.

You informed those present, and I quote: “Immediately following our meeting we will go to the clinic, collect the list of medications needed, and personally take it to Grand Turk.

“Failure to dispense the medication, someone will be fired.”

Today the situation remains the same, no change.

3. We are being advised that the dental nurse was transferred to another island, neglecting the community dental needs!

Why is the island left devoid of the services of a dental nurse, following the departure of the last holder of this post?

We are also informed that the quality of the water supply in that department requires attention.

4.

Patients requiring physiotherapy have to be flown to Grand Turk for treatment regularly, for the purpose of children, they have to be accompanied by someone.

We have reason to believe that the patients at the Wellness Centre here on the island who are unable to travel can also benefit from such treatment.

Transporting patients to Grand Turk I’m sure incurs a monthly bill!

Would it not be cost effective to send the therapist to the island weekly and

save money, as opposed to sending patients out weekly?

We would be grateful if this is given due consideration.

5. The public dump in our opinion is an accident waiting to happen. At the time of drafting this letter the dump is full to capacity; garbage is currently being dumped on the side of the road leading to the site.

On any given day you will find the bodies of dead animals literally exposed to the detriment of the people of this community; potential airborne diseases can be next God forbid.

This situation puts all of us at risk especially our children and elderly.

We are demanding the Government’s attention regarding this issue.

6. The community suffers severely when the garbage truck is down. This truck has been down now for three weeks.

The efforts that are made to help alleviate the situation are not good enough.

Garbage bins around town are overflowing resulting in stray animals tearing bags open looking for food, further contaminating the environment.

How much longer must our community have to subsist without the services of a garbage truck?

For the record, the department takes too long to complete repairs on this vehicle when something is wrong.

7. There are only two street cleaners employed to keep this community clean. While we firmly believe the cleanliness of our community is everyone’s responsibility, we strongly ask the Government to consider additional help.

8. We have received numerous reports where animal waste is reputed to be continuously deposited on the catchment of one of the public tanks in the community.

The entire catchment has never been properly fenced in, only a portion which is damaged badly.

We ask that pressure be put on the Environmental Health Department to immediately address this serious situation.

9. Is the Government aware that Lots 20309/41, and 36 in the area of East Bay have reputedly been sold or alternatively leased to a hotel developer in this area?

Given that these two lots virtually completely surround the only cemetery retained by previous administrations, how will it accommodate current and future expansion of this cemetery?

Is the Government aware that reports of old graves being disturbed

at the instance of new graves being currently dug?

If such a report happens to be true, the South Caicos Concerned Citizens Association condemns such action, and is asking the Government to provide this community with an explanation.

10. What are the Government’s plans, if any, to reinstate the Police Advisory Committee?

This committee in the past has assisted the police and the community in a number of community issues.

The Concerns Citizens are requesting the reinstatement of the above.

11. We are very concerned that students from both institutions, Majorie Basden High School and Iris Stubbs Primary School are seen sitting idly on the street corners in the evenings, Monday through Friday when they in fact should be at home concentrating on their homework, and or furthering their education by studying.

While we understand this is the direct responsibility of parents, we ask if the Government will favourably consider a request for a truancy officer to assist with this situation.

History has taught us that the presence of a truancy officer impacts school kids roaming the streets at night.

12. The discontinuation of the service of Tropical Shipping into South Caicos with respect to pallets in favour of containers places a huge financial undue burden on this community.

These inconveniences have the potential to further drive up the already high prices of goods for consumers!

What plans, if any, does the Government have to assist merchants who require the proper storage of imported goods, following the discontinuation of this service.

Our only warehouse that was available to the community has been allegedly leased to a developer for a period of 999 years.

We reiterate here at the close of this communique that we are deeply concerned about the state of affairs in our community.

We are convinced that you share the same dread of any further degradation of our island.

We are herein requesting your immediate response to the issues highlighted.

It would demonstrate, we believe, that you have the interests and the health of our people at heart.

Sincerely, South Caicos Concerned Citizens Association

How many other Michaels?

Dear Editor, Having recently attended the First National Honours and Awards ceremony on October 12 in Grand Turk, where I had the distinct pleasure of witnessing my mother and my Uncle Mike receive their awards for long outstanding service in the public sector, the day was a day that we all were proud to stand as Turks and Caicos Islanders showing appreciation for all our honourees.

However, I cannot help but to think that while on that day they were both honoured the same, they were treated differently on leaving the public service.

The former, on her exit from the public sector received a portion of her pension as gratuity as afforded to her by the pension ordinance.

The latter, on his exit did not receive an ex-gratia by the then interim administration.

While that payment is not mandatory, it was clearly deserved given his designation as a Long Service Medal recipient.

So my first question is how many other Michael Simmons’ has this injustice been metered out against?

My second question is after almost three years of local representation, why has this not been rectified?

Is it unavailability of money?

Can’t be, TCIG has over $77 million in working surplus if not more by now.

Also, if the Governor through the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can authorise $2.1 million for SIPT bodyguard protection after more than five years of preparation for trials that are not likely to happen anytime soon, given the track record - I am quite sure $2 million would more than cover the persons who would be eligible for an ex-gratia payment who left the service in 2012.

That being said, what’s the hold up? Has a paper been brought to Cabinet with regard to this? If not, why not?

Is the CFO holding up another programme that would benefit the people of the TCI? If so, why haven’t

Michael Simmons

we heard about it?

Where is the motion in the House of Assembly by any member of parliament to rectify this matter?

MPs, what are you waiting on?

The former general orders and the new public service handbook are often used by people in positions of responsibility to hide behind the process and pass the buck, rather than doing what is right.

So I now ask, has Uncle Mike’s former supervisor written a letter of support for the issuance of an ex gratia payment?

What about former supervisors of other deserving persons? Have respective Permanent Secretaries added their support for persons they deemed worthy? Has the Deputy Governor done the same?

Does the Governor have a stack of these types of letters on his desk unexecuted? If none if these steps have been taken, why haven’t they been?

Every person who left the civil service under the interim administration may not be deemed ‘worthy’ of receiving an ex-gratia payment, but I am sure Michael Simmons was because the National Honours and Awards Committee and TCIG Cabinet just told us so.

Inaction can be just as bad as taking the wrong course of action.

So I end where I began, how many other Michaels are there?

Be blessed, Jamell Robinson, Providenciales

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When does integrity need a defence?

Dear Editor, In the Turks and Caicos Islands the fibres holding a moral and spiritual society together have become unravelled and honesty and fortitude seemed to be sneered at, while corruption is applauded.

“The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty of the bad people but the silence over that by the good people” – Martin Luther King.

The Turks and Caicos Islands has been reduced to a society where gossip is held in high esteem and the truth is not sought after.

A society where the corrupt officials holding grudges against honest, trustworthy individuals are promoted, thus providing them the opportunity to devise and implement wicked plots, fabricate and spread malicious lies against hardworking citizens and residents of this country.

The jurisdiction has experienced a kaleidoscopic administration over the past 11 years and a tumultuous period within the last five years.

Yet still in the midst of all that, it hasn’t brought unity among us. We the people, have not woken up.

As Turks and Caicos Islanders, we continue to fight among ourselves, only giving more power to the strangers within our gates to advance forward.

We continue to undermine rather than uplift, slander rather than celebrate!

We heartily engage in spreading rumours rather than seeking the truth.

Fact is undesirable while malicious lies are embraced and perpetuated it seems, even at Cabinet level.

It is sad to see how persons choose to remain silent, not even daring to ‘think’ logically when an opportunity arises to speak well, or think good of a fellowman.

But is quickly energised into speaking evil, promoting defamation of character.

In the Turks and Caicos Islands, too many of us seem to suffer from an inferiority complex – we celebrate that which is foreign and despise that which is home grown.

Mental slavery is still prevalent.

It is also disheartening to see how absentmindedly we promote the culture of ‘divide and conquer’.

Is there any hope left for this society? Is there the dawning of a new day ahead for the Turks and Caicos Islands?

“If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” – 2 Corinthians 7 vs 14.

Elizabeth Williams, Providenciales

Are we teaching our children about our heritage?

WHITNEY Houston once sang the words: “I believe the children are the future, teach them and well and let them lead the way.”

I agree with her and based on the expressions of concern citizens about the challenges we face with this young generation; I am not alone.

However, I have found myself questioning why it appears that we have lost a generation and if nothing changes; we are heading towards losing the upcoming one.

There are a number of reasons why we have been and are losing the young people of this country, but none of them stand out to me like the explanation given to me by my third form history students a few weeks ago.

We were discussing West African slavery in the West Indies and I asked the class how they felt about being the descendants of slaves.

Their responses were enlightening and reaffirmed my passion for teaching history to my

country’s children.

Being impressed with their keen interest in their West African ancestry, I asked the students why they do not show more interest in other aspects of our country’s culture and heritage.

They informed me that they are very much interested but their parents, grandparents and adults in their communities who have knowledge about TCI culture and heritage do not take enough time out of their busy lives and teach them.

How can the children know where the country came from if they are not taught?

People have often asked me why I chose to be a history teacher or why I am so patriotic and believe in my country the way I do.

There are several reasons; thankfully I am one of few TCI young people who received the last bit of TCI culture and heritage indoctrination by my great grandparents and senior citizens in my community.

They sat us down and told us about the mail boat being the main

By Jas Walkin

BIOGRAPHY: Jas was born with a physical disability and diagnosed with a mild form of muscular dystrophy. His early childhood was characterised with trying to fit in in a regular school environment unequipped to cater to special needs students. With support from family, teachers and the community he graduated as valedictorian of Raymond Gardiner High School and has been a graduate teacher for the past last nine years.

transport, they taught us about life under the Jamaican government and using their dollar, they told us about the mail being dropped from the airplane, they told us about life in the Caicos Islands before we had electricity, and the hardships of a slowly developing country.

Moreover, my great grandmother took me and my cousins to ‘the field’ showed us how to plant corn, dig potato and appreciate cooking on wood.

I was fortunate to have been exposed to those humble experiences which I believe represents the heritage of this country.

My parents and grandparents

passed on to me what was given to them and now I can pass it on to my children.

My current students will never have those experiences and therefore have nothing to pass on to their children.

One of the reasons are children today are confused is because they don’t know who they are.

If we want save what is left of this generation, we better start by teaching them about where they come from.

I dedicate this column to my talented and bright students of RGHS Form 3A - you are the reason I still love to teach history.

COMMENTARY

What disaster?

SHAME on the Disaster Management folks for not alerting TCI to the Joaquin storm.

A whole lot of water dropped on the TCI. That is what our Premier said and we agree with him. However we wonder why he has said nothing about his real disasters.

We will have a real disaster if we have a hurricane. What if a commercial jet slips jet off the runway?

With many people injured, the 20 beds our Premier signed for in his hospital contract will not be enough.

It was not a matter of cost because we are paying three times the normal price, plus interest, for the hospital(s)!

Do we have enough doctors to handle an emergency? If we do, then why send sick folks to other countries?

We spend $42 million every year for our hospitals and InterHealth Canada.

The financial disaster he and

By David Tapfer

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

his party have left us with will haunt us for 20 years longer than Joaquin Grand Turk has 10 beds for 4,000 residents. Cruise lines have had health issues affecting hundreds of passengers.

They or mosquitoes could bring us sickness affecting a large portion of our population.

Has our Premier, a physician, considered these potential health disasters?

Middle Caicos has been stranded because of our el-cheapo causeway.

One year old it was impassable.

Storm Joaquin messed up the latest tiny culvert construction band aid.

If the long overdue work started when promised work could have been finished.

Premier Ewing looked straight at me responding to my inquiry at a town hall meeting the day PNP dedicated the interim government’s new Middle Caicos Clinic.

He promised a mid-April causeway start, then blew that promise by months. The promises made that day about staffing and equipping the clinic, still on hold.

Any civil engineer worth his salt could design storm drains into the nearby ocean for Provo’s flooded areas.

The Premier’s party has been

in power for 12 long years and spent hundreds of millions on themselves.

Vehicles, girlfriends, parties, Hollywood starlet, jet planes and a private bank financed with Government trust funds.

They spent little to nothing on causeways and drain pipes!

That, my friends, is an ongoing disaster.

Financial surpluses go directly into the PNP sinking fund. The sinking fund designed to pay down the debts of this Premier’s party also confiscated budgeted monies allocated for education and other essentials. Another disaster!

While discussing disasters the delay in opening the new high school cannot be laid on the Planning Department. Months late? It is years late!

The Premier’s Minister of Education changed her mind three times deciding which students will someday use the school.

What disaster is next?

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A section of the crowd, parents and teachers gathered to witness the displays

Student displays her dancing skills

Choreographer Niki Flowers and dancers

Perform-a-thon aims to build self confidence in kids

By Olivia Rose DANCE choreographer Niki Flowers is on a mission to build self-confidence and to foster the creative nature in children through the magical powers of dance.

Speaking to the Weekly News, Nicola Flowers better known as (Miss Niki Flowers) said students of Provo Performing Arts School were sponsored to provide entertainment on stage at Provo Primary School for 12-hours nonstop (10am to 10pm) on Saturday (October 13).

The Perform-a-thon aims to raise enough money to bring a team of seasoned West End performers and choreographers from London to perform on February 2016 at the Brayton Hall.

Flowers believes that dance teaches self-confidence and promotes comradery and team work

among her students.

“Self-confidence is something all parents desire for their children.”

She said that although this is true most parents rarely consider dance and other performing arts as an integral technique in developing self-confidence.

“Each class encourages the children to try their hand at performing arts because it’s enjoyable, but has also been shown to have a significant impact on the process of improving literacy levels in children.”

Flowers said that when children are able to master these skills, there is a sense of accomplishment - one that will build into their self-esteem, creating a determination to carry on and learn more.

“Practicing and performing in front of others will bring a newfound comfort/ability to be in the

spotlight.”

In underscoring the many health benefits of dance Flowers emphasised that: “Dance is a form of exercise, like any other type of physical activity, where they will gain a natural boost of energy.

“This promotes a general sense of well-being and they are much happier and content after pushing themselves to a new level of accomplishment.”

She further noted that Provo Performing Arts School offers ten classes per week in a range of styles - jazz and tap, musical theatre and drama.

“What performing arts ultimately give children, are the skills they need to better express themselves, leading to increased confidence and selfesteem.”

On Saturday students danced, sang and acted their hearts out for the entire 12 hours.

Choreographer Niki Flowers watches on as her dancers perform their solos

Dancers take their positions on stage

“It was hot and sweaty, but well worth it - the kids enjoyed being on stage and showing everyone what they’ve been working on for the past four weeks,” Flowers said.

“We hopefully raised enough cash to bring over some more inspiring people to add to the children’s enthusiasm for the arts at the same time.”

The Perform-a-thon saw children displaying their creativity through dance in a diverse selection of styles.

These included Chicago the

Musical, Bollywood dancing, Michael Jackson’s techniques, Mama Mia renditions and tap dogs style of tap dancing.

Free workshops on dance and rehearsals focusing on multiple dance techniques used in the entertainment industry formed part of the overall production.

Sponsor money is expected to be collected over the next week now that the students fulfilled their objectives.

A full and definite tally will be taken on Monday (October 19).

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Lime TCI signs Delano Williams as new brand ambassador DELANO Williams is officially the new brand ambassador for Lime TCI. This comes as the 21-year-old track sensation gears up to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands as the first Olympic qualifying athlete in the 2016 Olympic Games.

According to a release from Lime, the deal was formalised with the official signing at a press conference on Wednesday (October 14) at the Regent Grand conference room.

Speaking at the signing general manager Delleriece Hall, expressed her enthusiasm over the significant occasion.

“Today is a day of firsts for Turks and Caicos, as it is the first time that a corporate entity has ever extended this level of sponsorship to a local athlete.

“It is also the very first time that an Olympic qualifying athlete will represent TCI at the Olympics.”

She further noted: “Coincidentally it is also the very first time that that Cable and Wireless will be the official broadcast partner for the 2016 Rio Olympics.”

Cable and Wireless Communications (CWC) has been

named the exclusive telecoms partner of the 2016 Rio Olympics for the Pan-Caribbean region by CANOC Broadcasting Inc. The organisation has secured the exclusive Olympic content rights to all platforms in 20 Englishspeaking countries, as well as nonexclusive rights in 10 non-Englishspeaking countries throughout the region.

Hall noted: “We are truly proud and take great pleasure in welcoming Delano as our brand ambassador.

“We wish him success as he continues to make great strides in athletics and keep the TCI flag flying high.”

Delano’s manager Brando Hayden said: “This endorsement deal represents the union of a proud son of the Turks and Caicos Islands and an iconic Caribbean brand in Lime.”

Williams expressed his gratitude to the company for supporting his vision.

“This deal today signifies a new beginning for us all. I am proud to be a part of Lime’s journey as it solidifies its position as the preeminent telecommunications

powerhouse of the region.”

Williams highlighted the fact that Lime TCI, has been there for him since his days at Munro College, his appearances at the Carifta Games, Junior Commonwealth and World Junior Championships.

This foundation and opportunities moulded him into the star he is today, Williams remarked.

Among those who witnessed the signing were Dr Carlton Mills of the Delano Williams Foundation, marketing and communications executive Darron Hilaire Jr, retail store manager Cynthia Adams, and other key stakeholders.

Williams is the holder of the 2012 World Juniors’ 200m Championship title, three-time Carifta medallist, IAAF World Champion bronze medallist and a son of the TCI. The well decorated athlete’s two year endorsement deal is applicable across Cable and Wireless 15 Caribbean markets.

The 2015 IAAF/BTC World Relays held in the Bahamas and the 2015 IAAF World Championships held in Beijing gave Williams and Team Great Britain their spot in Rio for the 2016 Olympics.

Williams, his manager Brando Hayden and general manager of Lime TCI Delleriece Hall

Delano Williams poses with his contract

CRIME BLOTTER Police recover stolen jeep

POLICE have recovered a blue Terios Jeep which was reportedly stolen on Monday (October 12).

Ranks on mobile patrol located the vehicle. No arrest has been made.

Investigations are ongoing.

Kew Town man held for theft

Man arrested for ganja possession

Five Cays man arrested for assault

A 38-year-old man from the Bight was arrested on Thursday (October 15) for unlawful possession of cannabis sativa.

The arrest was made by officers attached to the criminal investigations department.

Armed robbery suspect arrested

A 22-year-old man of Lower Bight was apprehended on Thursday (October 15) for robbery under arms.

This arrest was made by police officers attached to Salt Mills police post following a report made on Wednesday (October 14).

Burglar nabbed

A 23-year-old man from Blue Hills was arrested on Thursday (October 15) for the offence of burglary.

Police officers attached to Salt Mills police made the arrested the young man after a report was made on Friday, October 9.

Man arrested for vehicular interference

A 25-year-old male of Five Cays was apprehended on Friday (October 16) for the offence of motor vehicle interference.

This arrest was made by police officers attached to the Chalk Sound police station following a report made on Monday, April 17, 2014.

A 23-year-old man of Kew Town was arrested on Friday (October 16) for the offence of theft. Police officers attached to the Chalk Sound police station made this arrest after a report was lodged on Monday, September 21.

A 59-year-old man of Five Cays was apprehended on Thursday (October 15) for assault and occasioning actual bodily harm and the use of an a weapon so as to cause fear.

This arrest was made by ranks attached to the chalk sound police station following a report made on Wednesday, August 26.

Woman held on wounding charge

A 29-year-old woman of Five Cays was arrested on Thursday (October 15) for the offence of wounding.

Police officers attached to the Chalk Sound police station made this arrest after a report was made on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

Turtle Cove man arrested for assaulting police, other offences

A 29-year-old male of Turtle Cove was apprehended on Thursday (October 15) for the offences of assaulting a police officer, trespassing and being in possession of controlled drugs, using violent language and resisting arrest.

This arrest was made by police officers attached to the Chalk Sound police station.

Damage to property lands man in jail

A 22-year-old man from Five Cays was arrested on Thursday (October 15) for the offence of malicious damage to property.

Ranks attached to Chalk Sound police station made this arrest following report made on Friday, October 9.

Five Cays man jailed for burglary

Steve Gardiner of Five Cays was sentenced to two years imprisonment on Thursday (October 15) by the Supreme Court for the offences of burglary, burglary with intent and assault causing actual bodily harm.

Woman arrested for selling liquor without licence

A 46-year-old female proprietor was arrested for breaching the liquor licence act during a police search on her business establishment in Basden Hill, South Caicos.

During the search, officers also confiscated an assortment of liquor.

Teen arrested for theft

A 15-year-old male of Five Cays was arrested on Wednesday (October 14) for the offence of theft.

Police officers attached to the Chalk Sound police station made the arrest following a report made on Thursday, August 10.

Woman held for theft

A 33-year-old woman of Dock Yard was detained on Wednesday (October 14) for handling stolen goods.

This arrest was made by police officers attached to the Chalk Sound police station after a report made on Wednesday, September 9.

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The local talent speaks to students from the Government high school

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Jack Nasty with students from Clement Howell High School

Jack Nasty visits the TCI for launch of his latest music video

BY DAISY HANDFIELD

ONE of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ most prominent music artists Jack Nasty was recently in the TCI launching the music video of his latest song ‘Take me to paradise’.

The launch took place at a popular annual cancer awareness event on October 10 in Providenciales.

In previous interviews, Nasty explained that the decision to create the song came about after the TCI won the Traveller’s Choice award as world’s number one destination, by Trip Advisor.

The song speaks of the beautiful TCI, its beaches, resorts and friendly people.

In an interview with the artist on Wednesday (October 14), he elaborated on the creation of the video and on the locations.

He said: “The video was shot between two main locations in the Turks and Caicos, between Grand Turk and Providenciales about two months ago.

“We captured some awesome aerial shots of Providenciales and Grand Turk.”

The artist flew down to the TCI from Los Angeles, California with his production team who helped make the video a reality.

He said that everyone was very excited about the video and that this song was specifically intended to market the TCI globally.

“Our main source of income that supports our economy in the Turks and Caicos is tourism and investors.

“They come here because of what they see and what we sell to them, so the video not only captures our local lifestyle but it also captures the high

end parts of the island,” he said.

Nasty explained that although his intentions and product were good, the only setback at the moment was insufficient funds.

He said: “We have a complete package layout of everything.

“We want to capture seven continents, touch every corner of the planet with this product so that the entire world knows where Turks and Caicos is and has access to it and knows what we have to offer.

“At this moment we are kind of at a standstill budget wise because that kind of stuff costs a lot of money.

“I just want to focus on this particular song because it means so much to me to market my destination and I want people to feel the same way about it.”

Jack said that he hoped that he was able to get the support that he

Areas of Front Street re-opened THE Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, in collaboration with the Public Works Department, have carried out an inspection of the area of Front Street in Grand Turk and assessed the damage caused by Hurricane Joaquin.

They have also cleaned up the roads, removing sand and seaweed, a Government release last week advised.

The ministry is advising the public that the section of the road between Lime and First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) has been re-opened for use.

However due to instability of the seawall and damage to the road surface, the section between the FCIB and the Tourist Board will remain closed to vehicular traffic, temporarily, as there is a risk of further damage and collapse, due to undercut section, if vehicles were to drive on it.

The general public is advised to take care when walking on this section.

Persons are reminded to observe the various cones put in place to mark the closed points, leading onto to Front Street as this is for their own

Huge amounts of debris washed up onto the beaches surrounding Grand Turk

safety.

Design drawings and estimates have been made and funding has been provided by the Ministry of Finance for temporary repairs to the road and the seawall the process of procuring contractors is underway.

As soon as the repairs are completed, the road will be opened as usual to vehicular traffic.

Consideration is also being given to a more permanent solution which will withstand major storms and

hurricanes.

The Ministry will continue to update on this situation and thank all in advance for patience and understanding.

Grand Turk’s Front Street was closed earlier this month after sustaining substantial damage during the passage of tropical storm Joaquin.

The historic sea wall partially collapsed due to the extreme high tides and battering waves.

needed.

“The Government has sponsored the initial shoot and we are very thankful for that but anyone that is involved with tourism and marketing and entertainment understands that it takes a lot of money to do what we want to do on the scale in which we want to do it on.

“Anyone that is willing to invest in the product now is welcomed.

“It’s already packaged, the video is completed, but it is just a matter of

having the investment to market it to the world,” Jack said.

Aside from the launching of his latest project, the artist also took the opportunity to visit Clement Howell High School in Providenciales to show the students the video to his latest song.

Jack has performed with Beenie Man, Morgan Heritage, Bone Crusher, Ashanti, Shaggy, Elephant Man, Beres Hammond, Bounty Killer, Ludacris, Gregory Isaacs and many more.

Continued

Questions for the Governor Dear Editor, Many thanks for publishing these issues which are of major constitutional importance to the TCI, its future and the Rule of Law. As this matter stands with one inmate dead and another eating his stool in his cell, it might be the right time to pose these questions to the Governor:1. Why does it take approximately nine months without reply to and compliance with section 19 (1) and (2) of the Constitution - by way of reasons in reply to the petitioners who petitioned against the appointment of Robert Schuster?

2. Is it that Schuster was not presented to the Judicial Services Commission and therefore there are no reasons that can be provided by the JSC? or 3. If the JSC did consider Schuster in the face of the petition then is the JSC rational

Judge Robert Schuster

and fair in saying to the people of the Turks and Caicos that of all the judges in the Caribbean and the British Commonwealth this is the best in Schuster that you are worthy of?

Answers with reasons need to be forthcoming to establish why the appointment is constitutionally lawful.

Ingrid Williams Providenciales

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Rest in Peace, Dr Conrad Howell: His life and his love of country was fondly recalled by many during his funeral on Saturday, October 10

Governor Peter Beckingham, his wife, Premier Rufus Ewing and his wife at the funeral of Reverend Dr Conrad Howell

Reverend Howell – ‘A remarkable man’ laid to rest “AMBITIOUS, kind, respectful, helpful - these are but few of the descriptive words that I can readily associate with the late Reverend Dr Conrad Howell and I am honoured to have been given the privilege to pay this tribute reminding us of the life and the legacy of Dr Howell.”

These were the words of Dr Linda Williams, Chairman of the National Honours and Awards committee, during the home going ceremony for Dr Howell last Saturday (October 10) at the Paradise Baptist church in Five Cays, Providenciales.

Dr Williams, who is also a childhood friend of Howell, recalled poignant memories of growing up with him, of their shared membership on the Awards Committee, her last text message conversations with him and her love and knowledge of him as a true friend.

In a ceremony interspersed with light laughter at recalled memories of a good humoured and very patriotic Howell, those gathered to

bid the Reverend one last farewell shared the church with the Governor Peter Beckingham, his wife Jill, Premier Rufus Ewing, his wife Dr Dawn Perry-Ewing, Speaker of the National Assembly Robert Hall, Leader of the Opposition Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, several ministers of Government, members of the Opposition and many other officials.

The late Reverend’s wife, Brikell Howell sung a moving tribute of their favourite song followed by recollections of their life together, the love they shared as a couple and as parents to their children.

Condolences were delivered by Pastor of Paradise Baptist Church, Goldstone Williams, the Opposition leader, the Premier and a tribute by Reverend Pedro Williams.

Pastor Williams shared funny memories of his friendship with Dr Howell, while Cartwright Robinson spoke of the calibre of man Dr Howell was and the loss and confusion his

Premier Rufus Ewing sadly recalls with fondness his friendship with his party’s late Chaplain

Part of the large gathering at the Howell funeral

sudden death has left behind for his loved ones and the many that knew and loved him.

The Opposition leader observed: “Those of us who have experienced sudden and tragic loss of a loved one knows what it feels like to get through the day, wondering how

you will get through the next, while being overwhelmed with questions.

“As I offer you brief condolences I realise that there is nothing that I can that can truly bring you comfort…

“Many of you have heard me on occasions in settings of this sort say that nothing catches God by surprise,

Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson pays tribute to Dr Howell

absolutely nothing can knock him off of his throne and because he is not surprised we are living in his heart and because we know him to be the God of love and comfort we can rest assured that he has given you everything you need to make it through this day and the days ahead.”

Addressing Howell’s wife, the party leader said that the couple raised their children on strong principles and that the entire Howell family is known for its strong faith, and further encouraged them all to allow their faith to bring them through their sorrow.

“We celebrate and acknowledge the national contribution made by our loved one and we believe that history, if recorded accurately, and when recorded will capture those positive contributions.

“I think for those of us that knew the great, late Reverend Howell; there were two indisputable facts, that he was an avid reader with an insatiable appetite for knowledge and his love for his family.”

She said that his legacy will live

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“Let us make a real, tangible commitment to become aware of what faces us as a people and then this call comes to challenge us all to read, to understand, to become more participative citizens, then I urge you to remember the love that he had for his family and encourage us as a people to understand that this is a personal loss to the Howells and I urge us to allow them to grieve, be kind to his family and take care of hearts by allowing them to continue to grieve in peace.

“I am reminded that a person that passes from this earth never truly leaves forever, they are still alive in our hearts and minds to us, fond memories are what we have to remember of our dearly departed,” the party leader noted.

Delivering a touching tribute for his party’s (PNP) late Chaplain, Premier Ewing noted that the late Reverend, while known by many names and by many, for him he was a friend, an advisor, a reverend, a chaplain, a social activist, a motivator, a journalist, an educator, a patriot and a true son of the Turks and Caicos soil.

“Dr Howell, even though he was a true Turks and Caicos Islander and a true patriot to a fault, he was first and foremost a jolly, humble, home grown native of Blue Hills – a place that he held dear to his heart. A place that he found peace and tranquillity.”

Ewing recalled that Dr Howell had two main things that he wanted to see the Turks and Caicos Islands achieve – independence and social justice.

“Before entering politics Dr Howell was one of my advisors that was an honorary member of the executive council of the Civil Service Association.

“He was a strong advocate for the rights of workers and assisted and gave me guidance on dispute resolution between the CSA and the interim government.

“His words to me were that no war or no dispute can’t be had without negotiation or retreat or the Premier, and even though you may not emerge a winner based on what you bargained for, don’t ever emerge a loser.”

He recalled that the late Reverend truly believed that the TCI should be an independent nation and would have loved to have seen that day come to fruition.

“In fact [some] of his last words to me were just that - I cannot wait to see that day.”

Reverend Howell was the advisor to the Premier on self-determination, and his representative to the United Nations on decolonisation in 2014.

Ewing noted that Howell was scheduled to make his last appearance at the 2015 UN meeting to present the case of the TCI on October 9.

The Premier remarked that his commitment to instilling national pride in the populace was without fault and tireless.

“You could not want a more proud Turks and Caicos Islander; he was my appointment to the national honours and awards committee that sought to show appreciation for

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Dr Howell’s wife, children and other family members at his home-going service last Saturday

Kind words about the late Reverend during his funeral

The late Reverend Howell’s wife and son present a tribute to him during Saturday’s service

those who have contributed much to the TCI and brought us thus far along the way.

“As an educator, his passion was to educate the public on current affairs and his commitment to seek the truth made him a true journalist.”

Ewing further encouraged everyone to salute and pay their respects to Dr Howell for he was an exemplary individual in many respects.

“On behalf of my family, on behalf of the Progressive National Party, on behalf of the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, I extend my sincere condolences

to Brikell, the immediate Howell family, the extended Howell family and all of those families who he embraced as brothers and sisters and the sweet names that he called you.

“I extend my condolences to all of you and may God continue to strengthen you during this time of your bereavement and may the soul of Reverend Dr Conrad Howell, an icon of Turks and Caicos rest in peace,” the Premier said.

The late Reverend was interred at the Bethany Baptist Church cemetery in Blue Hills following the ceremony in Five Cays.

RADIO listeners from across South Florida were treated to a slice of the Turks and Caicos Islands this week when thousands of listeners tuned-in to hear popular talk show host and radio personality ‘Duke of Earle’ broadcast live from Beaches TCI. According to a press release issued by Beaches TCI, the Jamaican-born United States based self-proclaimed Duke also known as Dr Bevan Earle is a household name in south Florida because of his hard-hitting talk show ‘Hot Talk,’ which has been a staple on WAVS Radio 1170 for the past 26 years.

The live broadcasts also featured appearance by representatives from the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, Counsel General to Jamaica Alan Hutchinson as well as management and staff at the resort.

“Turks and Caicos is a beautiful place and I am happy that I get to share my experience with my radio listeners in South Florida as well the internet,” Duke said.

“This broadcast has been enlightening, it’s amazing to see

and speak on the magnitude of the brand and its economic impact in the Caribbean.”

In addition to the exciting interactive itinerary at the resort, the Duke of Earle was able to experience a grand luxury included vacation, enjoying superior accommodations, unlimited gourmet specialty dining; unlimited premium-brand beverages, a wide array of unlimited land and water sports, including daily and nightly entertainment.

Duke has several accolades attached to his name; he was awarded the 2003 Congressional Business Man of the Year Award and was also appointed to the Congressional Business Advisory Counsel, in 2008 he received the Honorary Doctorate of Letters and in 2010 and 2011 he was a recipient of the Sandals Five Star Diamond Award.

In 2012 he received the Jamaica Diaspora Governor General Change Maker Award, in 2013 he was the only journalist to receive the IRWMA Community Service Award and most recently he was honoured by the County Commissioners of Broward County with the key to the county.

Restore habitat, restore birds THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) along with the Turks and Caicos National Trust are gearing up to roll out several activities to highlight migratory bird restoration.

This comes as the Caribbean wetlands prepares for the arrival of countless migratory birds.

A press release from DEMA noted that the migratory bird festival will include the planting of mangroves at Wheeland Pond in Providenciales, a primary school colouring competition and scheduled eco-walks.

This year’s festival will be held under the theme ‘Restore habitat, restore birds’.

The theme is particularly relevant in the Caribbean, where natural habitats share limited island real estate with dense human populations and intensive development, the release read.

In a region that seems endowed with eternal summer, one of the most noticeable signs of autumn is birds leaving their summer breeding grounds in North America and heading to the Caribbean wetlands.

The migratory grounds of the Caribbean are an indispensable part of the life cycle of about 350 bird species, from egrets and ducks to hawks and songbirds.

Director of the Turks and Caicos National Trust Ethlyn Gibbs said: “In keeping with the theme, let us also be mindful of our rich biodiversity, our natural heritage as we celebrate National Heritage Month this October and Tourism Month in November.”

“It is indeed the natural gems, our beaches, coral reefs, habitats of our endemic and migratory birds, the resident flamingos that feed and breed in the wetlands – these are what attract visitors to our shores”, she noted.

Meanwhile, DEMA’s environmental outreach coordinator, Amy Avenant, urged the general public to join in the restoration exercise.

“Planting indigenous mangroves and mahogany trees is a fantastic way to beautify your neighbourhood and wetland areas, as well as serving an ecological function.”

Along with birds, native trees are the most iconic features of the Caribbean landscape, and their roots are deeply intertwined with both the wildlife and the cultures of the region.

Migratory birds are of great ecological and economic value to Caribbean territories.

They contribute to biological diversity and bring tremendous enjoyment to millions who study, watch or feed them.

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How does your garden grow 

BY DENIS Belanger - NATURE SPLENDOR

Denis is a passionate landscape architect who enjoys the creative process and his clients’ joy when projects come to life. Contact Denis at Nature Splendor for your landscaping, installation or garden maintenance needs.

For more information call 332-3381 or email denis@naturesplendor.net.

Cleaning up after a hurricane HAS your yard and garden taken a beating from hurricane Joaquin (tropical storm for the Turks and Caicos Islands)?

After a tropical storm or a hurricane the garden is a mess. In addition to ruined personal property, hurricanes scatter construction materials, damage buildings, force seaweed on the beach, deposit sediment and level trees and shrubs.

Getting rid of all this debris can place a burden on homeowners as well as the communities where we live.

What can you do in the aftermath of a big storm? Plenty. Check out these top three tips for post-hurricane yard clean up.

Easy ways to assess your yard in the days following an extreme weather event.

Tip number one. Check your trees,

lawn and shrubs for storm damage.

Note fallen trees, limbs and branches in a notebook so that you can easily report these items to your landscape specialist as needed.

Pay particular attention to which trees or shrubs were adversely affected. It may be that you’ll need to rethink the placement of these trees and shrubs in the future, or enhance your wind barriers and drainage systems in the future.

Tip number two. Check your drainage systems, curbs, gutters, and storm drains for water, leaves, mud and other lawn debris. These systems can sustain damage as well during a big storm.

Ask yourself several questions.

Where does water tend to pool or puddle? Where do leaves collect?

What’s working and what’s not?

Follow up with flood and drainage specialists as needed. Or, get the shovel ready to redirect water flow or clear drains as warranted.

Tip number three. Remove sticks, stones, and leaves from lawn and garden.

The days following a storm are excellent times to remove all debris that’s collected or fallen during the course of a tropical storm or hurricane.

Clearing your yard will help the sun and wind dry your water clogged lawn and garden areas a little faster than if you let the elements take care of this debris on their own.

Debris piles are dangerous. Here are safety guidelines for removing harmful debris from homes, yards and roadways.

Do not place debris on or near fire hydrants, utility boxes or gas meters. Dangerous gases could escape if utility boxes or gas meters are damaged during debris removal.

Keep children away from debris piles. They can be full of broken items, glass, nails, and other sharp objects.

Children could easily be injured playing in, around, or on these mounds of debris. The piles may also contain rodents, snakes or bugs.

Do not allow children near equipment and debris removal operations. Inquisitive children

could be standing or playing in the equipment operator’s blind spot and may not be seen when equipment and trucks move.

Keep all open flames and lit cigarettes clear of debris piles.

The piles often contain flammable materials.

Drive carefully if you're behind a debris removal truck. Leave a safe distance between your car and the truck. Materials may fall from the truck creating a driving hazard.

You may be able to recycle some of the stuff that the storm left behind, For example: Green waste, such as trees and shrubs, can be recycled into organic material, such as compost or mulch.

Concrete and asphalt can be crushed and sold for use as sub-base in road building.

Metal can be recycled and sold to scrap metal dealers.

Brick can be sold for reuse or ground for use in landscaping applications.

Dirt can be used as landfill cover or mixed into topsoil.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Protect your surveillance system hard drive MOST times when someone purchases a security system, it’s so they can have a recorded record of events that can be reviewed and analysed at a later time.

Unless you plan to view your cameras remotely and never record or review past video footage you will need a storage device or (CCTV hard drive) to record to.

Everyone’s storage requirements vary. In many cases one week of storage might be fine, assuming that you would be aware that an event had taken place within that one week time frame.

If you are a business owner,

someone who travels, or someone who leaves their properties unattended for long periods of time, you might need more storage.

This is due to the fact that it may be weeks or even months before you realise that you need to go back and review your recorded video.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when buying a security system is to try and save money by purchasing less storage.

If in fact a crime does take place the most important thing is that the video is still there to be reviewed.

When you have a storage device or drive installed it will keep recording until the drive is full and then overwrite the oldest recordings first in order to store

new video.

In that respect it’s very similar to a television DVR such as one supplied by your television cable company.

When calculating how much drive space you need it’s helpful to know two basic things.

First, how many cameras will you have? Second, how many days of recorded video to you want to have stored at any time.

Other factors include the resolution your cameras will be set to record at, the video frame rate, and how many hours per day you will be recording.

I will stress at this time that it is always best to have optimal picture resolution to better identify perpetrators in the event that a crime

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

is committed.

Once you have this basic information you can do some standard calculations to find out how much CCTV hard drive space you will need for your DVR. Instead of turning this in to a math class I recommend that you contact a security company which specializes in security camera installations.

I will also make you aware that

criminals are stealing DVRs from homes and businesses in an effort to leave no clues behind for police.

DVRs should not be in plain sight or placed in a location that makes it easy for it to be found.

Every effort should be made that even if the DVR’s location is discovered, it is well protected in an area that cannot be easily breached.

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

By Lynn Robinson

Tips for pain free travel NEARLY 80 percent of adults will suffer from back pain at one time or another during their lives.

Don't let your vacation be the culprit! While relaxation is usually the goal of travel, there are a number of activities that can cause significant discomfort or injury to your back.

Follow these easy suggestions to stay pain-free on your next trip.

Making your own reusable shopping bag AS A follow on from the last eco column about plastic shopping bags here is little reminder of a previous article on how to make your own from an old t-shirt: How many plastic bags have you used today?

Take a good hard look the next time you are at the grocery store and imagine where all those bags will end up - on the beautiful beaches, polluting the oceans, killing marine life, killing birds and caught up in the vegetation.

It’s time to change the way we live and start treating this planet with the respect it deserves. Mother Nature is starting to fight back.

With more and more cities and countries around the world banning the plastic bag there will soon come a day when your only option is to take your own bags to the store.

So why not get into good habits now and learn how to make your own reusable shopping bags from old t-shirts.

They are extremely easy to make, with no sewing required and when dirty you can pop them into the wash with the rest of the laundry.

It is also a great project for the kids both at home and at school.

Take a t-shirt and cut away the arms and neck. Cut a fringe along the bottom edge of the t-shirt.

Tie the front fringe to the back fringe and voila, your own unique and reusable bag using only scissors and your hands.

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With everyone’s help, one day the Turks and Caicos Islands could be free of the single use plastic bag (and hopefully other single use items such as bottles, plates, cutlery and straws).

Please remember to take your reusable bags to the grocery store and encourage other to do the same.

The Turks and Caicos Islands, beautiful by nature, clean and green by choice - only with your help.

While in the car Stretch. Before you subject your body to long periods of sitting, it’s a good idea to stretch’ This will improve circulation and make positioning yourself easier and more comfortable.

Support your spine. Many vehicle seats are designed to provide some lumbar (lower back) and neck support, but chances are you don’t ‘fit the mould’ exactly.

Bring small pillows or specially designed back or neck pillows to give extra support as needed.

Shift positions and stretch often. When you stretch or vary your position, muscles are much less likely to lock up and cause discomfort or pain.

Stop the car to fully stretch whenever muscles feel exceptionally tight or fatigued.

On the plane Exercise before you board. Even simply walking along the terminal prior to boarding will keep muscles from becoming stiff or tense early

YOUR BODY  Dr Craig Zavitz is a Canadian chiropractor registered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He specialises in gentle manual therapies, activator, therapeutic laser, and smoking cessation. To make appointments call 941-5252 or email craig@gracebaychiro.com. For more information visit www.gracebaychiro.com.

BY Dr Craig Zavitz

Dr Craig Zavitz will be returning to Providenciales from November 2 to 7.

into the flight.

Use pillows to support the natural curvature of your spine.

Vary positions, move, and stretch. Though you don’t have the luxury of stopping the plane every couple hours to get out and relieve your aching back, standing up in your seat, stretching, and walking about the aisles as needed can prevent strain.

Space in airplanes is notoriously tight, but a few easy stretches, like lifting your arms over your head and reaching up toward the ceiling or bending forward to touch your toes, can do the trick.

Handling luggage Luggage-related injuries may be preventable by following these

guidelines.

Check bags. The American Chiropractic Association suggests checking all bags that weigh more than five to ten percent of your total body weight.

Lifting heavy carryon items above your head can be an invitation to injury.

Lift smart. When bending to pick up a heavy bag, stand close to the item, bending from your knees (not the waist), and lift by engaging your leg muscles.

Avoid twisting your body as you lift or carry a heavy piece of luggage.

Shift shoulders often when carrying a bag with a shoulder strap.

Know your strength. Don’t be afraid to use a cart or ask for help.

two to four minutes per side. Transfer tenderloin to a plate.

• Sauté onion with a pinch of salt in the same skillet until just softening, three to five minutes.

• Add shallots, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir until shallots and onion are golden brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes.

• Stir thyme into onion mixture; place tenderloin over onion mixture, and set plum quarters, skin-side down, around pork tenderloin.

• Cook until pork is slightly pink in the centre, about 20 minutes. An instantread thermometer inserted into the

centre should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork and plums to a plate.

• Place skillet over medium-high heat and pour water and balsamic vinegar into onion mixture.

• Bring mixture to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

• Cook and stir until liquid is reduced by half, five to 10 minutes; remove from heat.

• Whisk butter into mixture until melted and sauce is shiny. Pour sauce over pork and plums.

Weekly Recipe Adele is a native of South Africa, currently living and working in the TCI. In addition to being a superb cook, Adele has the full time job of being a mom to four wonderful kids.

Since migrating to the TCI, she has committed to making her family and fellow countrymen her favourite dishes from South Africa. Hopefully now everyone can get a taste of her extensive repertoire of delightful South African dishes. Happy cooking!

Roast pork tenderloin with fresh plum sauce INGREDIENTS • 1 pork tenderloin • Salt and ground black pepper to taste • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 red onion, sliced • 2 shallots, sliced • 3 fresh thyme sprigs, or more to taste • 2 firm plums, pitted and each cut into four wedges

• 1 cup water • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar • 1 teaspoon cold butter DIRECTIONS • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously season pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.

• Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tenderloin until browned on all sides,

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Ex Jamaican PM pulls no punches in response to British leader on slavery ARE we not worthy of an apology, or less deserving?

That was the question former Jamaica prime minister PJ Patterson posed in an open letter to UK Prime Minister David Cameron who visited the island recently, following the Brit leader’s failure to apologise for his country’s role in the slave trade and his suggestion that Caribbean countries should put the injustices of slavery behind them and move on.

Cameron’s comments also followed calls from Jamaican Prime Minister Portia SimpsonMiller for the UK to discuss the issue of reparations in “a spirit of mutual respect, openness and understanding”.

As he announced a package of over £360 million (US$545.8 million) of bilateral aid for the region, the British leader acknowledged that slavery is abhorrent in all its forms and “Britain is proud to have eventually led the way in its abolition”.

But he made it clear that the process of reparations was not on his agenda: “That the Caribbean has emerged from the long, dark shadow it cast is testament to the resilience and spirit of its people. I acknowledge that these wounds run very deep indeed. But I do hope that, as friends who have gone through so much together since those darkest of times, we can move on from this painful legacy and continue to build for the future.”

But Patterson was adamant that the mere acknowledgement of the

The Community Health Clinic in Clarence Town, Long Island, was severely damaged by Hurricane Joaquin.

Concerns about post-Hurricane Joaquin public and environmental health in Bahamas In an open letter to UK PM David Cameron, former Jamaican PM PJ Patterson asks if the Caribbean is not worthy of an apology.

horror of slavery would not suffice.

“It was and still is a most heinous crime against humanity — a stain which cannot be removed merely by the passage of time. Those who perished in the Middle Passage and the fatal victims on the sugar plantations were the victims of genocide. This is a crime in accordance with international law,” he said.

“You have refused to apologise.

Yet your Government has apologised to everyone else for horrid crimes.

Are we not worthy of an apology or less deserving?

“The international community and international law call for formal apologies when crimes against humanity are committed. The UN has deemed slave trading and

slavery as crimes against humanity.

The refusal to apologise is a refusal to take responsibility for the crime.

In a law-abiding world this is not acceptable,” he added.

The former prime minister said those affected by the slave trade could not simply forget and move on if there is no explicit admission of guilt.

“Where is the prior confession that Britain fashioned, legalised, perpetuated and prospered from the slave trade?

Indeed, the facts speak to a different explanation. In Jamaica, the enslaved led by Sam Sharpe tried to abolish slavery themselves three years before your Parliament acted.

The British Army destroyed these freedom fighters and executed their leaders.

UN accused of failing Haiti cholera victims five years after outbreak AMNESTY International is accusing the United Nations of miserably failing the victims of the cholera epidemic its personnel triggered in Haiti five years ago, with thousands left waiting for access to effective medical treatment and compensation.

“The UN must not just wash its hands of the human suffering and pain that it has caused. Setting up general health programmes and sanitation campaigns is important but not enough,” said Amnesty International’s Americas Director Erika Guevara-Rosas in a statement issued today.

“What is needed now is a proper investigation into the full extent of the damages caused, and a detailed plan to help those who have fallen victim to this disease and the relatives of those who have died. Failing to take action will only undermine the UN’s credibility and responsibility as a promoter of human rights across the world.”

THE Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is working with the authorities in The Bahamas to assess the impact of Hurricane Joaquin and to strengthen relief efforts.

This as the organisations’ Country Office for The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, supported by the Regional Disaster Response Team, expressed public health concerns.

“Well water, which many residents use for bathing and cooking, has suffered salt water intrusion and contamination with fecal material and debris, thus requiring decontamination,” PAHO said in a statement.

“The severe weather has also increased mosquito breeding sites, raising the risks of vectorborne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria. Disrupted rodent habitats pose a risk for leptospirosis, indicating a need for increased rodent control.”

Hurricane Joaquin, the 10th named storm of the 2015, struck

The Bahamas as a tropical storm on September 29 and over the next two days escalated to a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum wind speeds of 130 miles per hour.

Over 14,000 residents have been affected on the six worst-hit islands — Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay, Long Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador — and on Mayguana, Ragged Island, Cat Island, Exuma and Inagua.

High winds and high tides combined with flooding from heavy rains affected access to the islands by air, road and sea, while downed power lines and damaged generators have interrupted electricity supplies.

As part of PAHO/WHO’s Regional Disaster Response Team, experts in sanitary and structural engineering have been deployed to support staff from the Ministry of Health and the Department of Public Health in assessing the impact of Joaquin and making recommendations for interventions and resource mobilization to support the affected communities.

Bahamas: Case of sex assault on minor is delayed by a fortnight

Amnesty pointed out that UN negligence in maintaining its sanitation facilities and waste disposal has also been shown to have contributed to the outbreak which killed over 9000 persons since 2010.

More than 9,000 people died of cholera between October 2010 and August 2015 and hundreds of thousands more have been affected.

Most victims come from poor and marginalised sectors of society.

Several scientific reports have identified infected UN personnel from Nepal as the vehicle of the disease in Haiti, which broke out in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated the country in 2010.

THE case of a man accused of sexual assault of a minor over a number of years has been adjourned for another two weeks.

Tuesday’s expected hearing before Justice Vera Watkins did not take place, instead discussions were held in chambers on a plea agreement concerning 50-year-old Prince Philip Rahming’s alleged sexual assault of a girl between April 1997 and February 2013.

Following the ten-minutelong discussion, the matter was adjourned to October 28.

Justice Watkins released the jury in August after the accused’s lawyer Ramona FarquharsonSeymour informed the court that an informal plea agreement had

been reached in which Rahming would face a fraction of the minimum seven-year sentence for sexual assault of a minor.

While a conviction for the sexual assault of a minor carries a prison term of seven years for the first conviction and 14 years for a subsequent conviction, the court has the discretion to impose a stiffer penalty if the circumstances of the case merit a longer sentence.

The discretion, however, is restricted if a signed plea agreement exists between the Crown and lawyers for an accused that pleaded guilty to an offence in exchange for a mutually-agreed sentence. (Tribune242)

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Suspect in massacre of family in Jamaica in police custody Dominican President Danilo Medina and Haitian President Michel Martelly (left) held a four-hour meeting to thrash out their differences.

DR and Haiti to restore diplomatic relations THE Dominican Republic and Haiti has formally agreed to restore diplomatic relations deteriorated after the Santo Domingo began regulating Haitian illegal immigration.

Dominican President Danilo Medina and Haitian President Michel Martelly held a four-hour meeting at María Montez Airport in the Dominican Republic where they discussed several issues, including the possibility of restoring the ambassadors of both countries, who were recalled from their posts in recent weeks.

Medina promised to pay an official visit to Haiti in a few days and both countries agreed to meet again in Port–au–Prince to further improve commercial ties that have been hampered when a road transport ban was imposed by Haiti on 23 Dominican products earlier this month.

The meeting between the finance, industries and commerce ministers will be observed by European Union representatives. “Both parts agreed to invite representatives from the World Trade Organization in order to have some witnesses in every trade agreement that we could reach in this process and, after that, to take them to the Merchandise Committee of this organisation”, said Andrés Navarro, Dominican Foreign Affair minister, after Tuesday’s meeting.

Both sides agreed to replace their ambassadors and enforce a customs agreement signed in a high-level bilateral dialogue that includes technical cooperation and information interchange. They also agreed to reactivate a bilateral mixed committee and hold weekly meetings to ensure the compliance of those agreements. (News Fulton County)

One of the men police suspect shot up a house occupied by 10 members of a family, before firebombing it, is now in police custody as Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller condemned the perpetrators of the “evil act”.

Lawmen are seeking others in connection with the murders that occurred in the rural parish of Hanover last Thursday.

Linett Bloomfield, 62 and her children Mark Bloomfield, 40, and Kerry-Ann Bloomfield, 36, and nephew Brian Mangaroo, 29, and Kerry-Ann’s children Alliah Mahabee, 17, and Davian Mahabee, 15, were killed in the shooting and arson while four other occupants of the house have been hospitalised, including Linett’s husband and the teenagers’ father.

Police say about 11:30 p.m. last Thursday, the attackers called out the names of two men who lived in the wooden house before opening gunfire and then setting fire to the residence with the family inside.

When the fire was extinguished, the charred remains of six people were discovered. The other four were still alive and rushed to hospital.

During a visit to the community that has recorded 54 murders so far this year, Commissioner of Police Dr. Carl Williams confirmed that the incident stemmed from a dispute that occurred a few weeks prior.

“I am not going to speak on the details of them now, because those

Kerry-Ann Bloomfield (right) and her children Alia Mahabee (left), Davian Mahabee were among the six victims.

matters are still under investigation, but suffice it to say we have a very good sense, based upon our investigation, on what led to these killings here and we are going to use it to aid us to catch the perpetrators,” he said.

The police chief assured that lawmen would not rest until all the killers were brought to justice, and appealed to citizens to cooperate with the police “to put an end to this and other senseless killings”.

Prime Minister Simpson-Miller, meanwhile, condemned “the act of senseless violence” perpetrated on the family.

“This evil act has taken from us six

Jamaicans, including two innocent teenagers and their mother,” she said in a statement over the weekend.

“Too many among us are inflicting pain, hurt and even death as a means of resolving differences. Such acts defy comprehension and especially when carried out against a family and our young, innocent children, robbing them of the opportunity to contribute to the development of their community and country.

“I appeal to anyone who knows anything to come forward and assist the police so those responsible can be swiftly brought to justice,” the Jamaican leader added.

(Caribbean360)

The Bahamas: ‘Reopening schools will keep island communities from dying’ Ecstasy or Molly is becoming very popular in Bermuda.

Use of recreational ‘ecstasy’ drug on the rise in Bermuda THE recreational drug MDMA — known as ecstasy or molly — has undergone a resurgence in use on the Island, according to sources.

Despite its old associations with nightclubs and concerts, the drug, which runs the risk of containing any number of other drugs or fillers, may have caught on as a cheap high.

“Traditionally, people in Bermuda took weed and smoked cocaine, but MDMA is becoming popular because it’s cheaper,” one source told The Royal Gazette. Tablets purporting

to contain the drug were selling for $15 to $20 each, the source said, although its price varies according to the usual laws of supply and demand — the size of shipments coming in, and how many people were seeking it at a particular time.

Sandy Butterfield, the director of the addiction service Focus Counselling, confirmed that MDMA had risen in use. “I’m seeing clients now that are testing positive for MDMA — I’ve been seeing this change in the past two or three years,” she said.

THE Ministry of Education in the Bahamas is racing to re-open schools on hurricane-battered islands in a bid to circumvent the death of those small Family Island communities, Education Director Lionel Sands said on Tuesday.

As of last week, seven students reported to the ministry for relocation, according to Mr Sands, who told The Tribune that the number was likely to be higher as families may have gone directly to schools for placement.

Mr Sands noted that teachers on Crooked Island and Acklins have requested to stay on the devastated islands to assist with restoration efforts and provide services for students that have been unable to relocate.

Officials hope to open schools on those two islands with some degree of normalcy shortly after the mid-term break, which ends on October 26.

Mr Sands noted that schools impacted on Long Island were on track to open before the start of the two-day break.

On Tuesday, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner said many parents on the island do not want to relocate their children, for fear the change would further traumatise them.

“One of the things I’m cognizant of is there has been the displacement of families, children in particular, since the devastation,” she told The Tribune. “What we see manifested is post-traumatic stress disorder going on. Some people have taken their kids away from the dreariness of the environment. Ultimately, my observation and communications show me that people do not wish for their kids to be relocated even for a short period of time because that would exacerbate what they are (going through).

“For kids learning especially, a

sense of normalcy and familiarity is necessary.” Mrs Butler-Turner expressed confidence that students would be able to attend a school on the island within a matter of weeks, noting that supplies have been donated and efforts are underway to reopen schools.

Once schools are reopened, Mr Sands said the choice to return to the islands would be up to parents and guardians.

“It’s totally up to their families,” he said, “parents and guardians. We can’t demand that they go back.

“The greatest concern for us is not to help to cause communities to die, meaning when students are taken out of the communities, especially small ones like these, they tend to die and we would not wish for that to happen. So we’re moving so quickly for schools to reopen because we don’t want the death of these small communities.”

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‘Embarrassing’ Corbyn row overshadows Britain economy vote THE leader of Britain’s Labour party suffered a rebellion in a parliamentary vote on the economy seen as a test of the left-wing Jeremy Corbyn’s ability to unite his lawmakers.

In all, 21 MPs from the main opposition party broke ranks to abstain from voting on a government measure requiring ministers to run a budget surplus, despite orders to oppose it.

The charter, which would commit the government to running a budget surplus by 2019, was approved by the lower house with 320 MPs voting in favour and 258 against. It will now pass to the upper house.

The debate was clouded by the bitter rift and finance spokesman John McDonnell, a close Corbyn ally, admitted the row was “embarrassing”.

McDonnell had initially said he would support the bill but performed a surprise U-turn on Monday, announcing it should be opposed instead.

One former minister, Ben Bradshaw, walked out of the meeting calling it a complete “shambles”.

Another senior Labour figure, Mike Gapes, fired off a string of critical tweets, saying the party had “no clarity on economic policy and

Since its formation in 2002, Boko Haram has caused the deaths of thousands, mostly in north-eastern Nigeria.

Jeremy Corbyn’s election as Labour leader on an anti-austerity platform amid a surge of grassroots support has dismayed lawmakers who believe a more centrist approach is needed to win the support of the British public.

no credible leadership”.

In response, MP Chris Evans said he would abstain from the vote, saying that Labour should support a budget surplus in principle but demand concessions from the government on the circumstances in which a surplus should be kept.

“As a result of this I have decided to abstain on today’s vote on the fiscal charter,” Evans said.

“I cannot in good conscience support a position which I do not agree with, which has been inconsistent with existing Labour

policy and which has not been properly explained by the shadow chancellor and Labour leadership.”

The rebels included former Labour top team members Chris Leslie and Tristram Hunt, identified with the centrist strand of the Labour party that is at odds with the more left-wing Corbyn.

McDonnell explained that he believed the vote was a trap set by Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and finance minister George Osborne in a bid to depict Labour as a high-spending party.

Ukraine’s pro-Russian rebels reject Dutch MH17 report A SENIOR Ukrainian rebel leader has rejected a Dutch report that concluded a Russian-made missile downed MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 people.

Aleksandr Zakharchenko told the BBC the investigation into the disaster “hadn’t been carried out properly at all”.

Meanwhile, Russia’s aviation chief called on the UN aviation body to open a fresh investigation on Wednesday.

The West and Ukraine say the rebels brought down the Boeing 777, but Russia blames Ukrainian forces.

The plane - flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed at the height of the conflict between government troops and proRussian separatists in July last year.

A final report into the disaster was released on Wednesday after a 15-month investigation by an international team led by the Dutch Safety Board.

Most of the victims were Dutch - 196, including some with dual nationality. The other passengers and crew were nationals from 10 countries.

The report found a Russian-made Buk missile had hit the front left of the plane, causing other parts to break off. Experts say both Russian and Ukrainian armies possess these types of missiles.

Plane wreckage was brought back from the rebel-held Donetsk region and reconstructed.

But Mr Zakharchenko, leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR), denied on Wednesday that his forces had possessed Buk missile launchers.

He criticised the board on Wednesday, questioning why it did not disclose to whom the missile belonged or the location from which it was fired.

Under rules governing international crash investigations, the Dutch board did not have the authority to apportion blame.

“Why were the Malaysians not given access? Why didn’t they collect all the wreckage? They still haven’t collected all the wreckage,”

he told the BBC’s Tom Burridge.

The unstable security situation in the east of Ukraine hampered efforts to retrieve debris and bodies in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.

When asked about a statement released by Ukrainian rebels just after MH17 crashed saying they had shot down a Ukrainian transport plane, Mr Zakharchenko said it “was probably a fake”.

He hit back at the Ukrainian government for not shutting its airspace over conflict-ridden territory in the east of the country - a point that was also made by the Dutch Safety Board.

Boko Haram crisis: US deploys troops in Cameroon US President Barack Obama has announced that US armed forces have been deployed to Cameroon to help fight against the Islamist militants Boko Haram.

The force, which will be 300 strong, will conduct airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations in the region.

Cameroon and Chad have been targeted by the Islamist militants from northern Nigeria.

Mr Obama said the forces would remain in Cameroon until “no longer needed”.

In a notification to Congress, he said an advance force of 90 troops were sent to the country on Monday.

He said all US troops there would be “equipped with weapons for the purpose of providing their own force protection and security”.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the mission would be “part of a broader regional effort to stop the spread of Boko Haram and other violent extremist organisations in West Africa”.

US surveillance planes and personnel took part in the search for the Chibok schoolgirls in north-east Nigeria last year, but this is the first US deployment envisaging any sort of combat engagement with Boko Haram.

Cameroon has become a target for Boko Haram militants since backing the Nigerian military in its fight against the group.

Two female suicide bombers killed nine people and injured 29 in an attack on Kangaleri town in far northern Cameroon on Sunday.

(BBC)

Bruce Leornard (l.) and Deborah Leonard (c.) are accused of killing their 19 year-old son and injuring his 17-year-old brother.

Parents, church members beat teen to death over sins confession DETERMINED to get two brothers to “confess their sins,” members of a secretive upstate New York church beat one of the teenagers to death and badly brutalized the other, police said Wednesday.

Among those now charged with killing Lucas Leonard, 19, and injuring his 17-year-old brother Christopher during a “counselling session” at the Word of Life Church, are his parents and a sister, officials said.

“During the counselling session, the session turned physical,” said Chief Michael Inserra of the police in New Hartford, outside Utica.

Over the course of several hours, the brothers were ordered to “confess to prior sins and ask for forgiveness,” the chief said.

“We have not determined what this punishment was for.”

But, said Inserra, “We know there were fists and feet involved” in the punishment.

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Australian PM attacked for investments in the Cayman Islands

Democratic presidential candidates U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (L) and Hillary Clinton shake hands at the end of a presidential debate sponsored by CNN and Facebook this week.

Sanders wins debate on social media

WHEN it comes to gaining buzz online, Sen. Bernie Sanders continues to reign among the Democratic candidates.

The independent candidate vying for the Democratic nomination was the most-talked about candidate on social media during the first Democratic debate on Tuesday by several different measurements.

Mr. Sanders was mentioned 407,000 times online on Tuesday night — more mentions than the rest of the debate participants combined, according to Brandwatch, a social media analysis platform that looked at the five candidates’ debate performance. The candidate was also the most-talked about on Facebook and Twitter, according to the social networks.

Moreover, several of the Mr. Sanders’s tweets topped Twitter’s list as the most-retweeted moments of the debate, helped by his use of Twitter’s advertising tools to expand his reach online. The campaign purchased the promoted hashtag of the day, making #DebatewithBernie the top hashtag visible to all Twitter users in the U.S.

and promoted several of the tweets sent by his campaign, meaning the campaign paid for the tweets to be seen by more than those who follow Mr. Sanders and see the tweet in their stream organically.

When it comes to the growth of followers, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gained the most followers on Facebook — more than 7,700, while Mr. Sanders gained about 2,400, according to Engagement Labs, a social media measuring tool. On Twitter, Mr. Sanders dominated — picking up 42,730 followers. Mrs. Clinton’s account grew by 25,475 followers during the course of the debate. The other candidates in the debate didn’t make significant gains.

The most-talked about moment on Twitter and Facebook was Mr. Sanders’s exclamation of “the American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails!” to Hillary Clinton — seen as a show of support for Mrs. Clinton’s stance that the emails are being politicised

by Republican rivals.

MALCOLM Turnbull has taken a pummelling in Parliament over his personal investments in a Caribbean tax haven, including two registered at a Cayman Islands address described

by US President Barack Obama as “the biggest tax scam on record”.

The Prime Minister’s investment portfolio was raised in the Senate before dominating question time on Wednesday as he insisted that all his offshore investments are “taxed in full in Australia”.

Labour Senator Sam Dastyari linked Mr Turnbull’s offshore holdings to the Coalition’s move to exempt wealthy business owners from new regulations forcing them to disclose how much tax their companies pay each year and claimed those who invest in tax havens do not “play by the same rules” on tax as ordinary Australians.

According to Parliament’s register of members’ interests, Mr Turnbull has invested in two hedge funds since July last year – Zebedee Growth Fund and MSD Torchlight Partners – and both list their address as Ugland House, George Town, Grand Cayman.

More than 18,000 companies incorporated in the Caymans where the corporate tax rate is zero - use the five-storey building as their registered business address.

In 2008, as he campaigned for the presidency, Mr Obama lambasted global companies using Ugland House.

“You’ve got a building in the Cayman Islands that supposedly houses 12,000 corporations. That’s either the biggest building or the biggest tax scam on record,” he said.

On Wednesday, Senator Dastyari told the Senate: “Ugland House on Grand Cayman Island is one of the most pre-eminent addresses in the world for tax minimisation.

“There is one reason people invest in the Cayman Islands – so they don’t have to play by the same rules

Ugland House in the Cayman Islands supposedly houses more than 12,000 corporations. (Photo: Bloomberg)

as the rest of us. This isn’t fair. And it’s not right.”

“Why have we seen Coalition senators refusing to ask companies earning over $100 million to declare how much tax they pay?

“How is it appropriate that the Prime Minister of this country thinks it is acceptable to have his investments sitting in the Cayman Islands?”

Senator Dastyari acknowledged the investments were “all legal and disclosed” but asked, “Is any of it appropriate?”

Mr Turnbull was later peppered with questions, with Labour’s Tony Burke pointing out that the Prime Minister had declared new investments in Caymans-based hedge funds even after Australian Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan had described the Caribbean nation as a “tax haven” at a Senate hearing.

Mr Turnbull said he and wife Lucy had no control over individual investments made by the hedge funds in which they invested and said Labour MPs might find their own superannuation funds have links to the Caymans. Large funds like Australian Super invest in some companies that are incorporated in the Caymans.

“The income of the fund is taxed in the hands of the investors in their

own home jurisdictions. So the fact is that all of my or Lucy’s income from investments including funds which are registered in the Cayman Islands is taxed in full in Australia,” he said.

Lucy Turnbull, who handles his investments through a company called Turnbull and Partners, told Fairfax Media last month that she would review her own board positions and investments for any conflict of interest.

In July last year, Fairfax Media revealed Mr Turnbull – whose wealth is estimated at $200 million invested in a “vulture fund” based in the Cayman Islands.

The Bowery Opportunity Fund has a minimum buy-in of $US1 million, according to its founder Vladimir Jelisavcic. He has boasted of annual returns of 21 per cent through targeting “overlooked, middle market and trade claim opportunities, both in stressed companies as well as distressed companies many of which were in Chapter 11 [bankruptcy]”.

Bowery bought $80 million in debts associated with the bankrupted Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times and recovered 100¢ in the dollar.

Pope Francis apologises for Vatican ‘scandals’

Pope Francis made the apology at his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square, but did not specify which scandals.

POPE Francis has made a surprise public apology for recent scandals “either in Rome or in the Vatican”.

He made the apology at his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square, but did not specify which scandals.

He is thought to be referring to a senior Polish priest who was dismissed from his Vatican post after announcing he was in a gay relationship.

The Pope’s spokesman said the pontiff had not been referring to the recent resignation of Rome’s mayor.

Federico Lombardi admitted to reporters that the Pope’s apology had been “broad and generic” but said it did not refer to “political” situations

involving Mayor Ignazio Marino, who resigned earlier this week over an expenses scandal.

Father Lombardi said the Pope was referring to scandals in which there is a “responsibility of men of the Church”.

To thousands of people who had gathered for his weekly address, Pope Francis said: “Before I begin the Catechism, in the name of the Church, I want to ask you for forgiveness for the scandals that have occurred recently either in Rome or in the Vatican. I ask you for forgiveness.”

He also said: “The word of Jesus is strong today, woe to the world because of scandals. Jesus is a realist.

He says it is inevitable that there will be scandals. But woe to the man who causes scandals.”

His words left Vatican observers scratching their heads in deciding exactly which scandals he meant, the BBC’s David Willey reports from Rome.

Rome’s mayor has come under criticism recently for the slow start in the city’s preparations for the holy year due to begin in the second week of December.

Millions of pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome for a series of Church events, and this will require extra policing and provision of accommodation and food and water, our correspondent notes.

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Women mingle with each other after snagging great deals in the shopping frenzy

In the Pink raises $40,000 for National Cancer Society

SCORES of shoppers flocked the Palms Hotel and Spa on Saturday (October 10) snagging great deals on trendy clothes, appliances and other crafty novelties all in an effort to raise money for breast cancer victims in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The seventh annual ‘In the Pink’ event commenced with a walkathon on Saturday morning at 5.45am from IGA Gourmet in Grace Bay to the International School of the Turks and Caicos (formerly The Ashcroft School

At 6pm the shoppers frenzy commenced and patrons were able to raise a total of $40,000 which was dubbed as “new heights” for the event.

The funds will go directly to the National Cancer Society.

With donations from corporate businesses and individuals, the team transformed The Palms into a shopping paradise.

Shoppers were enticed with tasty treats and were able to purchase items on sale for reasonable prices in five bedrooms suites and the

Proceeds from Wine Cellar volleyball tournament go to good cause PROCEEDS from the first annual Wine Cellar volleyball tournament will go directly towards the Turks and Caicos Islands Volleyball Federation.

This event is a collaborative effort between the Wine Cellar and Casablanca Casino.

The tournament kicked off on October 4 at the Blue Haven resort in Providenciales.

Press relations executive for the Wine Cellar, Desmond Williams, said in an interview on Thursday (October 16) that 13 teams have been competing in the tournament at the Blue Haven Resort and Flamingo Café.

Each team consists of five players minimum and eight player maximum, with at least one female or male on each team.

These teams include Los Ganaderos, Sandy Pants, Winners and Sinners, Facebook Whiz, The Palms, Casablanca Tigers, Casablanca Pyrates, Mojito, The Wine Cellar, Somerset, Beaches, Filipino Community and Scotiabank.

Williams said that the idea of the tournament came up for their slow seasons and for workers who wanted something to do with their spare time.

Another main reason was for a fun way for the company to give back to the TCI community.

He said: “It’s great for the community, going towards a great cause, the Wine Cellar and Casablanca Casino are proud to be a part of it.”

Williams said that thus far the event has been a success and a number of individuals and visitors have been attending the event and by the looks of it all, they always seemed to enjoy themselves.

The current start time of the event is 11am to 6.30 pm each Sunday for the course of four weeks.

The tournament will end on October 25.

Each person is required to pay an entry fee of $20 to compete in the competition.

Each week there is great music and food available for purchase at each venue.

main lobby of the hotel with elegant décor and stylish taste to suite the sophisticated crowd.

Many people were seen sipping on complimentary pink cocktails while shopping to a fusion of modern and yesteryear music.

The donated garments were all either brand new or slightly worn and shoppers walked away with some incredible bargains.

The fun did not stop there, from 7pm several guests participated in a Pink Poker tournament which was sponsored by Casablanca Casino.

Following a silent auction and raffle giveaways, the event played host to a lavish after-party where Prime DJ’s rocked The Palms Courtyard well into the night.

One of this year’s highlights is the Kia car giveaway raffle; the lucky winner will be announced on October 31 at the Cancer Society’s annual luncheon banquet.

As part of the exciting fun filled evening, Jack Lightbourne, a local singer debuted his highly anticipated ‘Take Me to Paradise’ music video during the Pink after-party, celebrating the Islands’ tourism.

According to general manager of the Palms Turks and Caicos, Karen Whitt: “In the Pink gives guests the opportunity to celebrate the joy of giving by coming together to enjoy music, shopping, food and friendship.”

“We’re absolutely thrilled to partner with the National Cancer Society as we join the fight against breast cancer, and we are extremely excited to support such a worthy cause.”

“We especially want to thank all the volunteers, sponsors and participants who have supported us in the past and once again for this year’s event.”

The event also saw several Government officials in attendance including Premier Rufus Ewing and his wife Dawn Perry-Ewing as well Governor Peter Beckingham and his wife Jill Beckingham.

One of the major highlights

Ladies check out unique jewellery

and fresh aspects this year was the creation of a unique design which was the eye-catcher of the event.

The design which captured the spirit of the Islands was placed on t-shirts in a distinct fashion, which takes the form of a conch shell depicting several local landmarks.

The major fundraiser event aimed to raise awareness of the terminal disease and placed much emphasis on encouraging more women on the island to “get screened” for breast cancer.

Rosemary Jolly, president of the National Cancer Society, during a recent press conference said: “The organisation during the month of October will be feverishly advocating for more women aged 40 and over to pay attention to their bodies, adopt healthier lifestyles through diet and regular exercise.”

She said that more screening would result in the detection of earlystage breast cancers and would make way for the application of lifesaving early treatment interventions.

Jolly, quoting statistics from the NCS database, noted: “We do have a number of persons here fighting the disease, here on the island we have approximately 191 persons on record today, they are still persons who prefer not to be recognised.”

The NCS president said the organisation is continuously seeking ways to assist these persons through

various means.

“We want to give them financial and moral support so we are pairing with other NGOs which will give more support to the National Cancer Society.”

This money, she explained, goes directly to fund overseas surgeries and other medical expenditure for persons who have no alternative as it relates to financing.

In the Pink, a powerful and inspiring event, was created six years ago to honour breast cancer survivors, and to raise awareness about steps individuals can take to reduce the risk of breast cancer.

In recent years, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and the National Cancer Society have seen an increase in cancer cases in the Turks and Caicos Islands, especially in breast cancer.

Data shows that about 50 percent of the 191 cancer cases are breast cancer cases typically in women over the age of 40.

Much work has been done locally to ensure that people have access to requisite treatment.

Most medical experts remain convinced that mammograms save lives and that women should continue having them.

Screening mammograms remain the only statistically proven method for reducing deaths from breast cancer.

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Five Cays cops first place at National Heritage Day celebrations NATIONAL Heritage Day 2015 saw Five Cays copping the winning trophy after displaying a spectacular float adorned with a kaleidoscope of colours.

Speaking to this newspaper, Sean Astwood, parliamentary representative of Five Cays, said: “Although the heritage celebrations are only in the second year, I wanted my community to not just participate but to shine.”

He noted that a group of community representatives namely Luther Rigby, Merck Campbell, Philip Robinson, Paula Rigby, Thomas Ewing and Demarko Holbert got together to design a winning display that would reflect the community’s unique heritage.

“We went through a number of concepts and finally settled on displaying the heritage of our fishing industry,” Astwood said.

“The fish plant was locally known was at the centre of our community’s local economy; I believe every family that was around at that time had some kind of affiliation to the plant.

“It was an exciting day and a proud moment for my community and the response from all over this country has been nothing but celebratory and congratulatory.”

He said that it was a day filled with excitement and children and adults came out in their numbers to cheer on their communities.

“I always believe that my community needs more positive stories and more feel good moments.

“We are a proud community and its time this country gets to see why exactly why that is.”

The event which was judged Down Town at Butterfield Square in Providenciales at noon saw several floats entering the square after parading through their respective communities on Monday (October 12).

Sean Astwood, parliamentary representative of Five Cays, poses with the winning trophy alongside Miss Teen Turks and Caicos and first runner up

As part of the day’s proceedings Islanders used the event as a platform to display their appreciation for their musical heritage a matchless genre know as ripsaw music.

The most distinctive feature of this musical genre is the use of the carpenter saw as the primary instrument.

The saw is scraped with a metal object to produce a unique sound. It is accompanied by drums, triangles, maracas, box guitar, concertina, accordion, and other instruments.

Ripsaw music is an integral part of National Heritage Day celebrations.

National Heritage Day honours the historical, cultural, and natural heritage of the Islands as well as the achievements of past generations.

It is a public holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands and is celebrated on the second Monday in October.

In 2014 the Government of the TCI decided to replace Columbus Day with National Heritage Day.

Revellers display the features of the winning float

Five Cays reps posing in front of the winning float

‘Game of Thrones’ star named Esquire’s 2015 ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’

The magazine chose Emilia Clarke for her “gorgeous balance” of sexy siren and girl next door.

EMILIA Clarke is the Mother of All Dragons on “Game of Thrones,” and now she has a new title: Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive.

“Half pal, half dominatrix. Half kid sister, half sexy queen,” the magazine’scover story gushed about the star.

The magazine chose Clarke for her “gorgeous balance” of sexy siren and girl next door. But the 28-year-old said when she was a drama student, she wasn’t anyone’s “favourite.”

“I was a keen bean,” she described her studious younger self.

But Clarke was transformed into a sex symbol after landing the role of Daenerys Targaryen on the hit HBO series.

The actress said that she got the

part even though she didn’t fit the description of the dragon queen from George R. R. Martin’s books.

“My agent told the casting director, ‘I know that the breakdown for this character is tall and willowy and blond. I know she’s short and round and brown, but I’d like you to see her.’ “ “I had two scenes which told me nothing and not very much time in which to read all those books,” she recalled.

“So I did what every good actor does and Wikipedia’d the living crap out of it.”

But Clarke’s research couldn’t prepare her for the challenges of filming the early episodes, which included full-frontal nudity, sex scenes and even a rape scene.

“Once, I had to take a little time

out,” she said. “I said I needed a cup of tea, had a bit of a cry, and was ready for the next scene.”

Yet the actress said that she believes she was cast as Daenerys because she able to convincingly convey her character’s growth. “(The producers) wanted someone who could grow before your eyes in one season,” she said.

“Who could gather strength and show vulnerability.”

Her success in the role has not only made her a fan favorite, but it’s also earned her two Emmy nominations in the past three years.

Clarke joins the ranks of Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis, all of whom have also been dubbed Sexiest Woman Alive by the magazine. (NYDailynews)

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Lawrence: I’m over being ‘likable’

Jennifer Lawrence says that it’s time for her to stop being “adorable” when it comes to negotiating.

WATCH out, Hollywood: It’s no more Miss Nice Jennifer Lawrence.

The Oscar-winning star, 25, sounded off about being paid less than her male co-stars on “American Hustle” and said that it’s time for her to stop being “adorable” when it comes to negotiating.

“I don’t think I’ve ever worked for a man in charge who spent time contemplating what angle he should use to have his voice heard,” she wrote in an essay for Lenny, the newsletter founded by Lena Dunham and producer-writer Jenni Konner.

“It’s just heard.”

Last year, the Sony hack revealed that Lawrence, who won an Academy Award for her performance in “Silver Linings Playbook” and who became a huge star thanks to the “Hunger Games” and “X-Men” movies, had gotten less post-release

compensation than her “Hustle” costars Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner and Christian Bale.

She doesn’t blame them but wonders whether there’s a double standard at work when it comes to images of aggressive men and women.

“Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale, and Bradley Cooper all fought and succeeded in negotiating powerful deals for themselves. If anything, I’m sure they were commended for being fierce and tactical, while I was busy worrying about coming across as a brat and not getting my fair share,” she writes.

She acknowledges that she has sometimes been too focused on being nice when it comes to the bottom line of the movie business.

“When the Sony hack happened and I found out how much less I was being paid than the lucky people with d**ks, I didn’t get mad

at Sony. I got mad at myself,” she writes. “I failed as a negotiator because I gave up early. I didn’t want to keep fighting over millions of dollars that, frankly, due to two franchises, I don’t need.”

Even when she has been firmer, she’s noticed that, as a woman, she’s looked at differently. In one case she mentioned, “blunt” talk with a colleague led to him addressing her “as if I was yelling at him.”

Still, she writes, it’s time to lean in -- harder.

“I’m over trying to find the ‘adorable’ way to state my opinion and still be likable!” she says. “F**k that.”

Lawrence has reteamed with Cooper and “Hustle” director David O. Russell for “Joy,” due for release December 25. The final “Hunger Games” movie, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2,” comes out November 20. (CNN)

Galecki and Cuoco’s characters, Leonard and Penny, got married on the Season 9 premiere of “The Big Bang Theory.”

Cuoco and Galecki dismiss ‘secret fling’ rumours THESE “Big Bang Theory” stars swear the only chemistry between them is platonic.

Co-stars Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki denied speculation that they’re having a secret fling — one week after rumors suggested Cuoco broke up with husband Ryan Sweeting because she had still feelings for her ex-boyfriend and on-screen lover.

Cuoco and Galecki, who dated in real life for two years before breaking up in 2009, each shared messages on Instagram Wednesday to set the record straight.

“So sorry to disappoint, but no home wreckers or secret flings going on here,” wrote Cuoco, along with a black and white photo of the two stars fist-bumping. “Me and @ sanctionedjohnnygalecki are just the best of buds.”

Galecki, 40, chimed in with a similar photo and message, saying,

“No scandals / home wreckers / pregnancies here, y’all. Just profound friendship.”

Cuoco went on to say that the only romance between the two stars will be on TV, as their characters on “The Big Bang Theory,” Leonard and Penny, got married in the Season 9 premiere last month.

“Leonard and Penny will just have to suffice!” she wrote.

The 29-year-old actress opened up about her friendship with Galecki last month, one week before she ended things with Sweeting.

“Well, we dated like 5 years ago,” she told E! News. “So I think we’ve both moved on. And Johnny’s actually one of my best friends. It’s a situation that ended well.

Cuoco and Sweeting, a tennis pro, announced they were getting divorced in late September after just 21 months of marriage.

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Streep to chair 2016 Berlin Film Festival jury OSCAR-WINNING actress Meryl Streep is to serve as jury president at the 66th Berlin Film Festival next year.

It will be the first time the star has served on a festival jury, and Streep said she was looking forward to it “with great relish and anticipation”.

The 66-year-old shared the Berlinale’s Silver Bear award with Julianne More and Nicole Kidman for their performances in The Hours in 2003.

She was also awarded the festival’s lifetime achievement award in 2012.

“The responsibility is somewhat daunting, as I have never been president of anything before,” Streep said.

“I hope I can come up to the precedent set by the distinguished juries of preceding years. [I am] grateful for the honour.”

The festival’s director Dieter Kosslick described the Mamma Mia and The Iron Lady star as “one of the most creative and multifaceted film artists”.

He added: “I am very happy that she is returning to Berlin

Meryl Streep was awarded the Berlin Film Festival’s lifetime achievement award in 2012.

and with her artistic experience will take on the chairmanship of the international jury.”

The jury chooses the winners of the awards at the festival, which will run from 11-21 February next year.

Streep has amassed 19 Oscar nominations over more than 35 years. She has won the best actress Academy Award twice - for The Iron

Lady (2012) and Sophie’s Choice (1982), as well as best supporting actress for Kramer vs Kramer in 1980.

She is currently appearing on the big screen in Suffragette and will next star in Stephen Frears’ Florence Foster Jenkins - the true story of a New York heiress who dreamed of being an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. (BBC)

Chicago, Jackson and Los Lobos among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees THIS year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees include some familiar faces and one star who has just returned to the scene.

Janet Jackson, N.W.A, Nine Inch Nails, Chicago, the Smiths, and Cheap Trick are just a few of the acts vying to enter the Class of 2016.

They are joined by Chic, Deep Purple, Chaka Khan, Yes, The J.B.’s, Los Lobos, Steve Miller, The Spinners and The Cars.

A few of the performers have been nominated before, including the group Chic, which has now been tapped 10 times without yet having been inducted.

But it’s the first time for Janet Jackson, who recently released her first album in seven years and launched a tour. Other first-timers to the list include Chicago, Steve Miller, Chaka Khan, Cheap Trick, The Cars, The J.B.’s, and Los Lobos.

To be eligible for the current ballot, artists or bands must have released their first single or album in 1990 or earlier. Once again

Janet Jackson, who recently released her first album in seven years and launched a tour, was nominated for the first time.

this year, fans will have the opportunity to vote on who they wish to see inducted by visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame website or RollingStone.com and casting their ballot.

The Class of 2016 will

be announced in December and inducted in April 2016 at a ceremony in New York City. HBO, which is owned

by CNN’s parent company Time Warner, will broadcast the ceremony at a later date.

(CNN)

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Jay Z attends start of Big Pimpin’ copyright trial

Placido Domingo has had a number of health issues in recent years.

Domingo’s surgery cancels conducting dates PLACIDO Domingo is to have surgery to have his gallbladder removed, forcing him to miss conducting engagements at New York’s Metropolitan Opera.

“It is expected this minimally invasive procedure will allow him to resume his activities after a brief hospital stay,” the Met said in a statement.

Domingo had been due to

conduct four performances of Tosca in October, but will now return on 2 November.

Other conductors have been drafted in to fill in for the Spanish tenor.

The 74-year-old was admitted to hospital on Tuesday after suffering inflammation of his gallbladder and will have an operation early next week.

RAPPER Jay Z has attended the start of a copyright trial over his 1999 hit Big Pimpin’ in Los Angeles.

The star is accused of using the melody of Egyptian songwriter Baligh Hamdi’s 1957 song Khosara Khosara without permission.

Lawyers for Jay Z and producer hip-hop Timbaland say they secured the appropriate rights to feature the tune in the chorus.

Jay Z is due to testify on Wednesday, along with an expert on Egyptian music.

The case has taken years to get to court, with Hamdi’s nephew, Osama Ahmed Fahmy, first filing a legal complaint in 2007.

Mr Fahmy’s lawyer Peter Ross claimed Jay Z had purposefully avoided asking permission because they knew it wouldn’t be granted because of the risque lyrics used on Big Pimpin’.

“You have to go to the composer himself, or his heirs, play the work, and get his approval,” Mr Ross said.

“That he never did.”

He also accused the rapper of

Jay Z is due to testify at the trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

violating Hamdi’s “moral rights” - a legal concept he claimed was well-established in Egypt which would have required the musicians to get permission to use elements of Khosara Khosara in a song celebrating a promiscuous lifestyle.

Jay Z’s lawyer Andrew Bart argued that the explicit lyrics of Big

Pimpin’ should not be discussed in relation to the trial, as a depiction of the words as “vulgar” and “disgusting” could prejudice the jury against the rapper.

US District Court Judge Christina Snyder agreed, saying examining Jay Z’s lyrics would be irrelevant in this case.

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Senior Associate Attorney A senior associate attorney is required for a busy firm based in Providenciales. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor/ attorney with at least ten years pqe in appropriate property disciplines: commercial and residential conveyancing and development work; landlord and tenant; commercial lending and also corporate and commercial law. Experience in a registered land system and an offshore jurisdiction; drafting complex development, security and financing documents; excellent communication skills; and an ability to manage files and work independently are all essentials, together with the willingness to be responsible for marketing and work long hours, including weekends and public holidays. Salary commensurate with experience.

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• Minimum of 5 years experience in alarm industry w/ excellent work history • Computer literate; possess technical or engineering certificates • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI driver’s license; Must be able to work with minimum supervision Salary starts @ $2500 plus commission

ADMIN ASSISTANT/JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT Responsibilities:

• Invoicing, bill payments • Payroll, inventory of products • Other functions as assigned by the CEO Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years related experience • Must have very good knowledge in accounting programs e.g. QuickBooks • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI drivers license • Must be able to work with minimum supervision Salary starts @ $2500/month

SECURITY OFFICER Qualifications:

• Should have minimum of 3 years military/police experience or 4 years security officer experience • Should have security training certificate • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must have clear criminal record • A valid TCI Driver’s License is an asset Salary starts @ $6.50 per hour for security officer Supervisor starting rate: 8.50 per hour.

Requirements for all positions above:

• Comprehensive resume • Employment certificates from previous employers • Training certificates; Police Records Check Certificate How to apply:

• Submit resume with application letter, employment and training certificates, copy of police record, passport to Spence Security office

Interested applicants should send resume and applicable certificates address to: The CEO Spence Security not later than October 30, 2015 to:

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Contact Steve at 941-3508 or Email- info@projetech.tc

Qualifications:

• Processing service calls, equipment inventory

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O BOX #73, Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address:HR@spencesecurity.com Fax: 941-3027 BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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SAMUEL HALL Is looking for a

VIA VENETO Is looking for the following:

Baker

TDMG CONCORDIA We are seeking suitable applicants to fill the following openings:

S & G CONTRACTING 333-1199

• Must be able to bake Italian pastries

per week salary $6.25 per hour.

per week salary $6.25 per hour

• Must be able to cook Italian cuisines Salary commensurate with experience

contact; 341-8742

contact: 332-5029

Contact: 649-941-2371

SUN & FUN SEA SPORT

SPOTLESS CLEANERS

The Help Desk

Is looking for a

Is acting on behalf of its clients: Price Club/ JSMS Ltd (231-0195)

Is looking for a

mechanic Gardener contact: 946-5724

contact: 941-3338

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To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.

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To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

Labourers,

Store Supervisor Salary starts at $6.25 per hour

TROPICANA UPHOLSTRY

WATERSKI INSTRUCTOR

Upholster Domestic Worker

• Must be certified with USA, Canada or UK • Water-ski • Must have 7 years experience teaching all levels • Multiple languages are beneficial • General knowledge of boat mechanical skills required • Must have STCW and local captain license • Good communication skills • Must have the ability to swim in all conditions and know how to drive, handle and dock an inboard and outboard vessel

Is looking for the following:

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

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Contact: 244-7033

Resume and CV may be sent to: info@nautiquesports.com 11462

EXECUTIVE TOURS LTD. Is seeking the following positions:

AUTO MECHANICAL SHOP SUPERVISOR

• Preferably ASE Certified, ability to speak a second language will be an advantage Duties include: • Troubleshooting and repairs to all electrical and computerized systems • Troubleshooting and repair transmissions, manual and automatic • Repair suspension and carry out wheel alignment • Maintain daily activity log and liaise with customers Starting salary is $2,400.00 per month (44)

forty-four hours per week

HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC

Preferably ASE Certified Duties include: • Troubleshooting and repairs to all buses and coasters • Troubleshooting and repairs to all electrical and computerized systems • Troubleshooting and repair of transmissions, manual and automatic Starting salary $2,200.00 per month (44) forty-four hours per week

Contact: 649-946-4524

Carpenter Labourer Belonger only need apply Must be willing to work extended hours Salary is negotiable Fax: 649-941-8388 Application deadline: October 30th, 2015

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farmer Sous Chef labourer To work 6 days to work 6 days

Labourer, Plumber Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

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SEAL SECURITY Is seeking highly trained professional experienced

SECURITY OFFICERS To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 649-442-6220 11455

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

1. Parcel 61109/4 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales.

Single storey main house with two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, dining/living room, family room and laundry room and an apartment unit with one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen and living/dining room on 1.021 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Rickanro Samarl Lightbourn

2. Parcel 60900/288 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales.

Single storey main house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, living/dining room and an apartment unit with one bedroom, one bathroom, kitchen and living/dining room on 0.36 acre.

Registered Proprietors: Mark Andrew Knighton and Julie Margaret Knighton

3. Parcel 60004/251 North West & North Central, Providenciales.

Single storey with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, kitchen and laundry room on 0.21 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Olivia Loretta Gardiner

4. Parcel 10403/173 East Suburbs, Grand Turk.

Single storey with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/dining room, family room, kitchen and laundry room on 0.25 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Kaydeen Patriece Miles

5. Parcel 50402/175 Kew Township, North Caicos.

Single storey with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/dining room and kitchen on 0.32 acre.

Registered Proprietors: Bernice Augusta Been and Melva Olaine Williams

6. Parcel 60400/187 Chalksound, Providenciales.

Vacant land located on Chalksound Drive with panoramic views over the waters to the west of Chalksound on 0.58 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Carmen Rochelle Brown The auction will be held at the office of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 30th day of October 2015.

A reserved price will be fixed on all parcels and a deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

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RAY GARDINER Is looking for a

MARIA’S VARIETY Is looking for a

To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

contact: 241-9388

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STONE FABRICATOR

Cashier to work 6 days

per week salary $7.00 per hour

- the successful applicant must have five years' experience - Must be able to fabricate marble and granite slab products according to specifications and schedule - Must be able to assist the foreman in charge at warehouse and on job sites - Must be able to read blueprints, layout jobs from blueprints, operate water cooled tools, match colors of materials, glue materials, fill holes in materials, operate grinders, stone router and clean up after daily shifts, performs duties and direction from supervisor - Good knowledge of the English language as asset.

Salary commensurate with qualifications

contact: 341-1268

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labourer

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Please email resumes to financeassltci@gmail.com Deadline for applications is November 1, 2015

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STYLORD BARBER SHOP

Is looking for a

barber To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour

contact: 343-4440

CH Ltd

Is seeking candidates to fill the following positions:

Chef De Cuisine (1 Position Available) Qualifications/Experience needed: Degree in Hotel Management from a reputed hotel school.

• At least 5-6 years previous experience in top end kitchens (5 star diamond AAA restaurant experience preferable) Specialty Restaurant / Room Service / Grill House kitchen experience is desired • Progression in various kitchen position preferred.

• Sound international cuisine knowledge • Restaurant / Events / Banquets menu planning experience in the past is preferred In depth knowledge of food hygiene and handling knowledge (HACCP certification) Must have at least 2 international hotel brand exposure • Experience in running multi cultural teams (Island Experience preferred) Responsible for ordering and receiving all necessary kitchen supplies Maintain food inventories, and keep track of food costs.

• Responsible for training kitchen staff • Planning, coordinating and executing various culinary promotions.

• Computer proficiency • Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation • Willingness to work any and all shifts on any and all days

Restaurant Manager (2 Positions Available) Qualifications/Experience needed: Degree in Hotel Management from a reputed hotel school.

• At least 5-6 years previous experience operating high end food & beverage outlets (5 star hotel experience preferable) Specialty Restaurant / Room Service / All Day Dining / Events & Weddings experience in Food & beverage is desired Progression in various F&B position preferred.

• Sound food, wines and beverage knowledge • Restaurant / Events / Banquets menu planning experience in the past is preferred In depth knowledge of food service and handling along with hygiene knowledge Must have at least 2 international hotel brand exposure • Experience in quality improvement and efficiency initiatives desirable Responsible for ordering and receiving all necessary operating supplies Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records Responsible for training restaurant staff • Marketing skills crucial for planning, coordinating and executing various Restaurant Promotions for this position • Computer proficiency • Ability to review and comprehend all necessary documentation • Willingness to work any and all shifts on any and all days

Please email résumé and covering letter to info@jakarah.com Deadline for applications Oct 31, 2015. Interviews to be held for successful applicants on Nov 2, 2015.

Remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANAGER, ROOMS

JOB SUMMARY: Function as the strategic business leader of the property’s room operation, including, but not limited to Guest Services (Front Des, Personal concierge, Bell/ Houseman, Retail). Spa, Housekeeping/ Laundry, Security, where applicable. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the GBC service strategy and initiatives. The position ensures the rooms operation meets the company’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department.

Develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the customer and property employees and provides and return on investment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • College degree preferred • 8+ years experience in rooms operation at management level, both Front of House and Back of House.

• Knowledge of principles and process for providing customer and personal services.

This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Management of Financial Resources • Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures

Applied Business Knowledge

• Understanding market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of the company’s business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results • Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities and materials needed to do certain work Developing and Maintaining Rooms Division Goals • Set expectations and holds all rooms leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors • Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Rooms Division is performing against budget • Makes recommendations for CAPEX funding of Rooms equipment and renovations in accordance with brand business strategy • Works with room’s leadership team to determine areas of concern and develops strategies to improve the department’s financial performance • Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance • Strives to improve service performance • Develops and manages room budgets • Monitors the departments’ actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded and opportunities are identified and addressed • Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction

Contact: Human Resource Department at 649-946-5050

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FORM 1

NOTICE OF DORMANT ACCOUNT (Regulation 2) Name of Financial Institution/TIN of Financial Institution SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD Address of Financial Institution 88 CHEROKEE ROAD LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Change of name, if any, of the Financial Institution THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA The public is hereby given notice that (SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD) holds the following dormant accounts– Account Type

Account Name

Savings Adrian McCarthey Savings Adrian Senat Savings Alanzo/Patricia Mora Savings Alberto Vilorio Savings Alicia Francis Savings Altrisha &/or

Catherine Robinson Savings Ambiorix Bonilia Current Amcas Limited Savings Andrea Blumentritt Savings Andrea Kelly Hughes Savings Andrew W Shaw Savings Angy Rodney Savings Anthon Preston Savings Anthony Costa Savings Anthony Francis Savings Antonio Stubbs Savings April Francis Savings Arianna Lightbourne Savings Arnelle/Patricia Mora Savings Arwin Grant Savings Asha Lightbourne Savings Babara's Books Savings Balden Parker Savings Barabara/

John McKee Savings Bensheka Wilson Savings Bertram Dean/

Simms M Savings Bianca A Thomas Savings Billy &/or

Louis D Rigby Current Blue Seas Offshore Current Blyth

International Ltd Savings Brandon

O'Neal Forbes Savings Brandon O'Neil Savings Brent Astwood

Account Type

Account Name

Savings Breon Rigby Savings Breyanna Williams Savings Brianca Cartwright Savings Bridget Robinson Savings Brittnay Garland Savings Cameron Gardiner Savings Candyce Allard Savings Cardinal Handfield Savings Carmen Almonte Savings Celine G Swan Savings Chaine Des Rotisseur Savings Chamel R Sanchez Savings Charnelle Robinson Savings Chelsea Tipton Savings Christopher Williams Savings Clenae Howell Savings Corrine Hall Savings Corrine L S Hall Savings Daksh Sanj Shingrani Savings Damian Pereira Savings D'Andre Hanchell Savings D'Angelo Prosper Savings Daniel Blumentritt Savings Daphne Gayle Savings Darien Dickenson Savings Dario Sands Savings Darnall Handfield Savings Dawn Walterhouse Savings Dawshawndre Deane Savings Dayna R. Ferriera Savings Decklin A Beresford Savings Del Pino, Carlos Savings Demeika Quant Savings Demetrio Quant Savings Demico McDonald Savings Deniro Lafrenier Savings Der Torossian Debra Savings Dernelle Williams

Account Type

Account Name

Savings Deseanette

McDonald Savings Devanio Quant Savings Devon Simmons Savings Diane Lemire Savings Diangelo A Coverley Savings Dinyane Sibera Savings Donald Richard Miller Savings Donavan Francis Savings Donna Marlene

E Wint Savings Doughty R/

Williams W Savings Dulga Gray Savings Earlsalena Robinson Savings Eddiejean Siffrad Savings Edith/John Moore Savings Edwin Spengeman Savings Elisnet Estephane Savings Elliot Cunningham Savings English Freites Savings Enoch Richard Savings Eric Deknock Savings Eric Schwing Savings Eric Story Savings Ericka A Rogers/

Coralee E Simpson Savings Erin E/Ethan

C/Ariana Grant Savings Ernacio Forbes Savings Ernequa Hall Savings Eugene Gardiner Savings Ezequiel Louima Savings Fouad

Mikhael Marjaba Savings Frank Bertrant Savings Frank Jean Savings Future Films Savings Garnet Ricketts

Continued

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NOTICE OF DORMANT ACCOUNT Account Type Account Name Savings Gary Lalonde Savings Gary Miles Savings Gaurdvin J

Missick Jr. Savings George Anne Bunting Savings George Leylegian Savings Ginsie Dievuleil Savings Girlie Joseph Savings Godgia Robinson Savings Goldston N/D Savings Guerline Julien Savings Guintaya H.A. Ellis Savings Heather Dabbagh Savings Hibbert headley Savings Holly Hamilton Savings Howard A Stubbs Jr Savings Hubert/Giselle James Savings Hubertus Stolwerk Savings Hudson L Gardiner Savings Ian F Gosling Current Investments

W A View Savings Irina Feldman Savings Isaac Missick Savings Isabella Cox Savings J/T Tabell Savings Jacques/

Argerome Alexis Savings Jadesha S Forbes Savings Jairo Duran Pineda Savings Jamael Delancy Savings Jamecia Glinton Savings James Ewing Savings Jamesly Prosper Savings Jaswantrai Doshi Savings Javiel Montes Savings Jazmin Rodgers Savings Jean E Pierre Savings Jean/

Emanise Stilmar Savings Jeffrey Chase Savings Jesly Prosper Savings Jesula Prosper Savings Jharel-Anma Ferriera Savings John Forde Savings John Grice Savings John Wynns Savings John/

Jacqueline Todd Savings Jonathan Burgess Savings Jordan Garland Savings Jovan Handfield Savings Judith/Mari Oliveira Savings Julliet Marcia Watson Savings Justin Lightbourne Savings Justin P Pettress

Account Type Account Name Savings Kadis Simmons Savings Kandoll N Gardiner Savings Karen Swann Savings Kavano Lightbourne Savings Kaylam Marvin Pratt Savings Kazmaine Been Savings Keandra Gardiner Savings Ke-Ara James Savings Keitha Comrie Savings Kelly Demontgny Savings Kenardo Penn Savings Kendrenna Penn Savings Kenly Taylor Savings Kenville Charles Savings Kenyetta Grant Savings Kezia Ariza Savings Kimberley Handfield Savings Kimberly Keith Savings Kindra Blumentritt Savings Kiovani Gourgue Savings Kristina Dietsche Savings L Osterman/

Mi Newman Savings Ladeika Adams Savings Lakier Grant Savings Lamar G Walters Savings Laquad Garland Savings Larry Francis Savings Laura Ali Savings Lebert Ramcharan Savings Lemano Lawan

Malcolm Current Lemetik SSSI Limited Savings Lev Olevson Savings Lind/Sherra Schwiers Savings Liujee Morris Savings Livie Gerelus Savings Lloydeka E

Handfield Savings Lloydyanna Stubbs Savings Louis Bielmann Savings Louis E Grant Savings Lovely Phillippe Savings Lunneiara Joseph Savings Lunt S/J Hunter Savings Malik R Ingham Savings Marco Eygendaal Savings Maria Olivia Savings Mario Rigby Savings Marlene E Hanchard Savings Mary Roney/Bailey Savings Mathew Gardiner Savings Matthew Lang Savings Maurissa Handfield

Account Type Account Name Savings Maxilien Daceus Savings Melia &/

or Angleo Harvey Savings Meredith Grimmer Savings Mervin Cox Jnr. Savings Michael G/

Marlene S Milne Savings Michael Neehuis Savings Michael Palmer Savings Michael Valle Savings Milessa Ali Savings Milford Campbell Savings Millicent Ellis Savings Moise Jacques Current New Jersey

Amigo Ltd Savings New Test.

C.O.G Dist Savings Niurka Santos Current Northcote & Co Savings Omar Morris Savings Orvin F. Williams Jnr Savings Patricia Chidiac Savings Patrick Coughlan Savings Patrick G Liddy Savings Paul Little Savings Paul Spong Savings Paula Higgs Savings Paula McKenzie Current People's Auction/

Provo Fun Savings Quanisha Blaise Savings Quesny Louis Savings Quinton Harvey Savings Rakinido/

Enid Walkin Savings Rashanell Rigby Savings Reinsurance Topper Savings Rhian E A Davies Savings Rhondeisha C Gray Savings Rhys E F Davies Savings Ricardo Small Savings Richard Anace Savings Richard Morris Savings Richard Stadtherr Savings Ricou/Prind Browning Savings Robert &/or

Edline Anace Savings Robert Clarke Savings Roger Harvey Savings Roma Robinson Savings Rotel Hall Savings Rozel Parker Savings Sacoya Sade Taylor Savings Salaam Fulford Continued

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NOTICE OF DORMANT ACCOUNT Account Type Account Name Savings Samardia Walkin Savings Sandra Davis Savings Satoshi Inoue Savings Savannah Ewing Savings Scott Hall Current Scott Overseas Savings Sean B Cartwright Savings Seaview

Guest Taylor Current Sevens Investments Savings Shain Empey Savings Shanice Swann Savings Shaquaille Grant Savings Shaquant Penn Savings Sharnette

P Purchase Savings Shaulene Barwise Savings Shawn Thompson Savings Shawnae Knowles Savings Shell Trevens Savings Shequille Grant Savings Shermal Francis Savings Soeurette Forbes Savings Srikumaru Sambasivam

Account Type

Account Name

Current St. Monica's Church Savings Stephen J Stubbs Savings Steve/Tam

Dressler-Koerner Savings Steven Brown Savings Susan Blumentritt Savings Susan Leslie Savings Sydney Outten Savings Sykoria Francis Savings Takuo Hasegawa Savings Tamyn Banks Savings Tange Williams Savings Tanshell P Willams Savings Tarado Lewis Savings TCI

Reservations Ltd Savings Tevan Missick Current The O Caribbean

Islands Holding Ltd Current The O Property

Collection Ltd Savings Thomas Flakstad Savings Trana Mario Jr Current Trapp & Associates Savings Travis Rigby

Account Type

Account Name

Savings Trevante K.M Brown Savings Trinee Bethel Current Account Turks Fest Committee Savings Valmir Jacques Savings Vanilia Etienne Savings Vlachos Brooke K Savings Walter Simmons Current Water Sports Association Savings Wayne Adams Savings Wayne Seale Savings Wesly Chery Current West Atlantic Savings Wildano Joseph Savings Wilder Dorcius Savings William Smith Savings William/Linda Ferguson Savings William/

Margaret Aldridge Savings Yefri Williams Savings Zanovia Francis Savings Zemnobia Valentine

The public is also hereby given notice of the following– 1.

Unless one or more of the following transactions are effected on a dormant account listed above on or before the 31st day of October, 2015, the monies in the dormant account will be transferred to the general revenue of the Islands without further notice-

(a)

Increase or decrease the amount held or owed in the Financial Institution1;

Present the passbook or other record for the crediting of interest or dividends in respect to any general deposit, demand deposit, savings deposit or deposit for a fixed period, made in the Islands;

(b)

1 Interest paid, or account fees applied, by a Financial Institution on monies held or owed in the Financial Institution shall not be regarded as a transaction which increase or decreases the amount held in the Financial Institution pursuant to section 4(4) of the Dormant Accounts Ordinance.

(c)

Correspond in writing with the Financial Institution concerning the monies; or

(d)

Otherwise indicate an interest in the monies as evidenced in writing by the Financial Institution.

2.

Subject to the Dormant Accounts Ordinance, on the transfer of the monies in the dormant account to the general revenue of the Islands, the dormant account holder will no longer have any right against the Financial Institution to the repayment of the monies transferred, but the dormant account holder will have against the Government such right to repayment of the monies transferred that the dormant account holder would have had against the Financial Institution.

3.

Any interested person should contact the Financial Institution mentioned above to establish if that person is a dormant account holder.

……………………………….

Authorised Officer Dated this 01 day of October 2015 11482

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MMK CONSULTANCY

Acting on behalf of our client is looking to fill the following position:

LIVE-IN COUPLE REQUIRED TO WORK IN A PRIVATE VILLA A couple is required to work in a private villa, a Cook and Housekeeper. This is a live-in position and accommodation is provided for a couple possessing the following skills:

VILLA COOK

The successful candidate must possess the following: • Preferably at least 5 years experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant or as a personal cook in a private residence

• He/she must possess the ability to prepare a range of international cuisine,(Asian, fusion cuisine, French, Italian), as well as cater to guests individual dietary preferences that include vegetarian, vegan, kosher, organic diets etc.

• Full ability and responsibility to take on menu planning and food preparation for house parties BBQ’s, business meetings • Maintain the cleanliness and proper sanitation of the kitchen at all times including deep cleaning of appliances, pots and pans, kitchen tools etc.

• Exercise good cost control presenting monthly monitoring and replenishment of stocks and supplies • Computer literacy would be an advantage but no essential with the ability to record and present invoices and purchases in an accurate manner

Suitable qualified candidates must apply in writing with resume details to P.O. Box 143, Providenciales or email: jessica@thesource.tc or contact: 231-6991 11462

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Property Management Summary

The Property Manager is responsible for the general operation, maintenance and record keeping of at least one property, but typically several, which are part of the company’s management portfolio, reporting to the General Manager on a regular basis.

Duties associated with this role include lease negotiation, marketing, bookkeeping, landscape management as well as all tasks associated with co-ordination of property maintenance, repairs, regulations and inspections.

As such mandatory experience for this role includes a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business accounting, along with several years of each, team management, contractor co-ordination, real estate management and landscaping management. Successful individuals working in this role generally possess a diverse skill-set including the ability to negotiate, build relationships, manage records, attract tenants and coordinate with contractors. Additionally, they should have sound knowledge of real estate, business and financial proceedings.

Skills

• Accounting and Finance background (extensive), with the ability to use QuickBooks and Excel to provide at least monthly reporting to company management and property owners as required.

• Administrative skills and demonstrable attention to details.

• Communication and negotiation skills dealing with property owners in contract preparation, leasing arrangements and other reporting requirements.

• Real Estate background with understanding of property leasing, previous work with maintenance and construction contractors and the ability to identify and resolve issues in extremely prompt fashion (our clients can be paying $1,000's per night and EVERYTHING must work all the time).

• Experience in Landscape management of at least several years, knowledge of plant types, environmental suitability and health. Again some of our properties have individual plants worth in excess of $10-15,000, it's the responsibility of the Property Manager to ensure correct irrigation/feeding and maintenance of these valuable assets of our clients.

• Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods, we have a season that can be very busy, the Property Manager is expected to be available to clients 24/7 when they are in-residence, position is a salaried position and after hours work is expected.

• Being positive and encouraging to co-workers and contractors, being courteous to clients.

• To maintain and increase market profitability and return on capital, through defining and executing a clear strategy that will build on the existing revenue base, adding new sources of business, driving best-in-class service innovation, optimizing asset utilization and maintaining the reputation for high levels of customer service and tight cost control.

• Full P&L responsibility for the market, ensuring all key performance indicators are achieved.

• To foster the culture of dynamism, innovation and imagination – all adapted to local market conditions and opportunities • To provide strong and inspirational leadership to an experienced and motivated senior management team and employees at all levels • To focus on management and employee development, attracting new management talent as required to complement the existing resources and identifying, retaining and developing a highly talented and motivated workforce in a multi-cultural environment.

• To be the guardian of the company's brand equity and public image to consumers, government and other stakeholders • To respect the direct personal accountability conferred on the role and Board for market financial and market performance, on a monthly basis and to achieve the financial objectives of the company as per the approved company budget • To ensure a complete Business Continuity Plan is in place for the market and that the business is prepared and protected in the event of disaster.

• To drive a culture of Organizational Health and Safety within the company.

• Works collaboratively with members of Digicel Group regional management team to harness synergies and efficiencies • To ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory responsibilities.

• To ensure Corporate Social Responsibility within the community.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Proven expertise, preferably in a telecommunications environment • Experience in general management, ideally in a mobile telecoms and cable operation.

• Commercial acumen, maturity and professionalism with the ability to bring immediate experience, credibility and value to bear with all stakeholders.

• A personal track record of success in meeting aggressive sales and revenue targets • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, influencing, forceful, and convincing • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to build high performance teams.

• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities • Effective communicator and negotiator.

• Ability to work in deadline-driven, fast paced environment

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

HEAD MECHANIC

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management • A Master’s degree in Business Administration would be an asset.

• 8-10 years equivalent experience in a Telecommunications environment.

Must be certified Minimum of 10 years’ experience teaching skills Laborers must have a valid driver’s license Mechanics must have a valid driver’s license Salary commensurate with experience

Email all resumes and CV’s to: branitz@yahoo.com

This position reports to the Regional CEO and is responsible for leadership and general management of Digicel Turks and Caicos Islands, to ensure that the revenue and targets are achieved.

The successful candidate must have a first class record of achievement in leading within a competitive market. The individual must have a proven ability to manage change and create organizational effectiveness. Critical to this role is the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and the community at large in order to uphold the Digicel Brand.

Acting on behalf of our clients: Trail Property Management is looking to fill the following positions:

• • • • •

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Interested applicants should forward their resume to hrtci@digicelgroup.com no later than October 15th. 2015.

Qualified TCI nationals are encouraged to apply.

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Sports Interational Don’t delay FIFA elections, says candidate Prince Ali

Arguably Prince Ali is in pole position to succeed Blatter, given Platini’s problems and the fact another candidate, Korean Chung Moon-joon, was barred from the sport for six years and fined $103,000.

V & M SECURITY Is looking for a

FIFA risks damaging its credibility even further if February’s presidential election is delayed, says Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein who hopes to succeed Sepp Blatter.

FIFA’s executive committee is holding an emergency meeting on October 20, amid reports the election might be delayed due to the crisis engulfing world football’s governing body -- notably the provisional 90-day bans

GRACEWAY SPORT CENTRE Is looking to employ:

To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour.

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contact: 332-5029 DIVE PROVO

Job requirements: • Level 2 International Tennis Federation approved • Hold a physical trainer degree • Minimum 8 years experience as a Junior and Professional tennis player • Certified for junior training • USTA player 7.0 Wages commensurate with experience and certification Please send your resume at: info@gracewaysports.com

F.R.S. TIRE SHOP Is looking for a

Is looking for an Experienced

WAWA EXPRESSION CAR WASH Is looking for a

laboUrer To work 6 days per week salary $6.25 per hour.

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Security Guard

TENNIS PROFESSIONAL

handed to Blatter and UEFA chief Michel Platini.

“With FIFA’s crisis deepening, the organization needs to move beyond interim leadership and elect an accountable president” said Prince Ali, who is a FIFA vice-president and head of the Jordan Football Association, in a statement.

“Delaying the scheduled election would only postpone needed change and create further instability,” added the

contact: 332-5029

ISLAND CONSULTANCY Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

39-year-old. “It would tell the world that lessons haven’t been learned, that the same backroom deals that have discredited FIFA in the first place continue.”

Blatter and Platini, who is another presidential contender, are both appealing the provisional bans handed down

by FIFA’s ethics committee in relation to a “disloyal” payment of $2 million made to the Frenchman in 2011 for work allegedly carried out between 1999 and 2002.

They both deny any wrongdoing and Platini maintains he will still stand for election.

“I am one of the members asking for an emergency meeting of the FIFA ExCo,” said ExCo member Michel D’Hooghe after Blatter and Platini were suspended.

“At the moment I have no information about an eventual postponing of the election but perhaps this point could be discussed there.”

Arguably Prince Ali is in pole position to succeed Blatter, given Platini’s problems and the fact another candidate, Korean Chung Moon-joon, was barred

from the sport for six years and fined $103,000.

“The Executive Committee should not interfere with an ongoing process that was put in place by the ad hoc electoral committee. The election date of February 26 was set three months ago with a clear procedure that meets all of FIFA’s statutory requirements.

“Candidates have had plenty of time to declare and still do.

The rules should not be changed after the game has started.”

Ali was the sole challenger to Blatter in the May 29 presidential election but conceded defeat after receiving 73 votes to the Swiss’ 133 in the first round of voting.

FIFA was plunged into crisis in late May when seven officials were charged for racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering by the FBI. The charges are part of a U.S. prosecution that indicted a total of 14 people from around the globe.

Meanwhile, a separate probe by Swiss authorities is investigating potential corruption into the bidding process for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. (CNN)

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Sports Interational Khan sets sights on Garcia as Pacquiao chances stall

Oscar Pistorius made history in London in 2012 when he became the first Paralympic track athlete to compete in the Olympics.

Pistorius set for house arrest OLYMPIC and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, jailed for killing his girlfriend, is to be freed from prison to house arrest next Tuesday, a South African parole board says.

He was sentenced to five years in prison in 2014 after being found guilty of culpable

homicide, or manslaughter.

He shot Reeva Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door but said he thought she was an intruder.

The prosecution has appealed, saying he should instead be convicted of murder.

AMIR Khan sees Danny Garcia as the biggest available fight for him early in 2016 but is clinging to the hope a dream match-up with Manny Pacquiao can still happen in the spring.

Khan (31-3, 19 KOs), 28, says the chance to avenge a fourth round stoppage loss to American Garcia in 2012 is appealing as his team make plans for his next bout, expected to be early next year.

“Garcia would be an awesome fight, that fight would be something I would love to take and we will be looking at that,” Khan told ESPN, speaking from Doha.

“There’s a lot of unfinished business.

“When I do fight it will be in January or February, I don’t

know where, there’s a lot of interest in the UAE, there have been talks about doing an event here [UAE], but it depends where the best deal could be done.”

Bolton’s former world lightwelterweight champion has altered his stance of waiting to see if a fight against Filipino Pacquiao - a champion of eight weight divisions - can be made.

Pacquiao, 36, is recovering from

Amir Khan lost to Danny Garcia in a fourth-round stoppage in 2012.

shoulder surgery following his points defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr in May. Khan has grown frustrated at the lack of progress in negotiations with former

sparring partner Pacquiao, who says his next fight will be his last, after feeling American Mayweather overlooked him three times to fight other opponents.

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Bolt aiming to crack 19 seconds in 200 metres SIX-TIME Olympic champion Usain Bolt has already started his preparations for next year’s Rio Games and has sent a warning to his competitors -- he thinks he is capable of breaking 19 seconds in the 200 metres.

Bolt’s record of 19.19 seconds for the 200 has stood since Aug. 20, 2009, four days after he set the 100m record of 9.58 seconds, both at the world athletics championships in Berlin.

“I really want to run under 19 seconds,” Bolt told Reuters from his training base at the University of West Indies in Kingston as he began preparations for next year’s Rio Olympics. “It’s one of my major goals.

“I think it’s one of the toughest ones, because it’s going to be hard to find the right day and sometime the perfect race to get this (200m record).

“It will not be an easy task, but I personally feel I can do it and my coach (Glen Mills) thinks I can do it so it is just about the work and finding the perfect time to do it, so it is one of the things (for 2016).”

Bolt is seeking to become the first man to win three successive Olympic titles in the sprint events and the 4x100m relay in Rio. The lanky Jamaican shrugged off a nagging pelvic injury this year to

Lamar Odom won the NBA championship with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010 and was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011.

Usain Bolt’s record of 19.19 seconds for the 200 has stood since Aug. 20, 2009.

win three golds at the Beijing world championships in August, which included ending American Justin Gatlin’s almost two-year unbeaten run over both the 100 and 200 metres.

Gatlin has already said he feels he is closing the gap on his Jamaican competitor, having only lost the 100m final in Beijing by 0.01 seconds. Bolt won the 200 more comfortably.

“It’s one of the joys to go out there and to compete against the best because when you go out there and beat the best it shows that you are the

greatest,” Bolt said in anticipation of facing Gatlin again next year.

“So for me, I live to compete and I look forward to my team mate Yohan Blake coming back ... he’s been out for pretty much two seasons.”

The Jamaican, whose initial day of training was thwarted by rain, sounded a warning to Gatlin, Blake and anyone else considering trying to stop him at next year’s Olympics.

“Justin Gatlin says he’s coming, but for me, I’m much more focused,” Bolt said.

Ex-NBA star Odom ‘took cocaine’ before collapse AN employee at the Nevada brothel where ex-NBA star Lamar Odom was found unconscious told emergency services he had taken cocaine.

The former LA Lakers star is in hospital, where he is on life support.

Mr Odom, who married reality television star Khloe Kardashian in 2009, has long struggled with addiction.

An employee of Love Ranch told 911 dispatchers that Odom, 35, had been taking cocaine and libido enhancers, said a Nevada police officer.

Nye County Sheriff Sharon

Wehrly said on Wednesday that a worker at the legal brothel reported Odom was found unresponsive with blood coming from his nose and mouth.

The 911 caller also said Odom had over several days been taking cocaine, and 10 tablets to enhance sexual performance.

Nevada authorities have taken a blood sample to establish if there was anything in his body.

After visiting him at a Las Vegas hospital, the Reverend Jesse Jackson said there were signs of responsiveness.

Hamilton claims ninth win of season LEWIS Hamilton took advantage of more misfortune for Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg to ease to victory in Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix and extend his massive lead in the title race.

Rosberg, who started from pole, was forced to retire with a throttle problem, leaving the way clear for Hamilton to claim his ninth win of the season.

Sebastian Vettel finished second for Ferrari and he is now Hamilton’s closest challenger in the standings, but 66 points adrift with a maximum 100 on offer in the four remaining races. Rosberg is a further seven points behind.

Sergio Perez took third for Force India after a late incident wrecked the chances of Finland’s Valtteri Bottas to claim the final podium place, having overtaken the Mexican on the last lap.

He then went off under challenge from Vettel’s teammate Kimi Raikkonen, who race officials later judged to have been at fault in the overtaking move.

The former world champion was given a 30-second penalty, relegating him from fifth to eight place. The

Lewis Hamilton is now 66 points ahead of his closest rival.

loss of points for Ferrari meant Mercedes have clinched a second straight constructors’ crown.

Two-time champion Fernando Alonso was also penalized five seconds for exceeding the pit-lane speed limit, moving him out of the points by dropping from 10th to 11th in his McLaren.

If Hamilton’s victory was a case of deja vu, the same could be said for the fate which befell Spain’s Carlos Sainz Jr. Bravely racing after his highspeed crash during Saturday’s practice left him in hospital, Sainz

was in the points until coming off and ending in the same barrier at Turn 13 as the day before, but this time at a lesser speed.

Rosberg had led up off the grid until a safety car was deployed following a coming together between Nico Hulkenberg and Marcus Ericsson at the start.

Rosberg reported to his team that the pedal operating the throttle was broken and after being overtaken by his teammate Hamilton when the race proper got underway again, he had no option but to retire.

The 23-year-old ex-Scotland Under-20 back rower was cited for “intentionally or recklessly pushing him or otherwise making contact” with the official.

Bristol player Eadie banned for abusing referee BRISTOL flanker Mitch Eadie has been banned for six weeks for “physically abusing” the referee during Saturday’s Championship match at Ealing.

The 23-year-old ex-Scotland Under-20 back rower was cited for “intentionally or recklessly pushing him or otherwise making contact” with the official.

He pleaded guilty to a charge of

acts contrary to good sportsmanship.

Bristol, who won the game 26-21, are second in English rugby union’s second tier, one point off top spot.

The Ashton Gate outfit have finished each of the past two seasons as league leaders, but have missed out on promotion to the Premiership, after losing play-off finals to London Welsh and Worcester Warriors.

(BBC)

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Defence wins WNBA Championship for Minnesota Lynx

Zaheer Khan took 311 wickets at an average of 32.94 in 92 Tests and 282 at 29.43 in 200 one-day internationals.

India seamer Khan retires from international cricket INDIA’S left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan has retired from international cricket.

The 37-year-old says he is not fit enough to deal with the demands of the modern game.

Zaheer took 311 wickets at an average of 32.94 in 92 Tests and 282 at 29.43 in 200 one-day internationals.

“As I was training for the upcoming season, it dawned on me that my shoulder may not last the rigours of bowling nearly 18 overs a day - that’s when I knew it was time,” he said.

He has made himself available for the Indian Premier League in April and May next year but plans to retire from all cricket after the Twenty20 competition is over.

Zaheer played his last Test in February 2014 against New Zealand in Wellington before a tendon injury in his left arm forced him out of the side.

He was part of India’s World Cupwinning squad in 2011, when his 21 wickets made him the tournament’s joint leading wicket-taker with Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi. (BBC)

THE Minnesota Lynx entered through the doors of the Target Center in Minneapolis Wednesday with a goal to win their third WNBA title in five years.

They knew it wasn’t going to be easy. They were facing an Indiana Fever team that had gone headto-head with them in the first four games of the series.

Yet when it was all said and done, the Minnesota Lynx found themselves holding the championship trophy.

Led by finals MVP Sylvia Fowles’ 20 points and 11 rebounds, the Lynx topped the Fever handily 69-52.

“It is an unbelievable experience,” said Lynx forward Maya Moore.

“I don’t really have words for that feeling. I mean, the way we came out and just executed and started pushing that lead, and the crowd was just so into it, and it just built and built. That last minute, when we were up 15 or so, I just lost it.”

While Wednesday night’s game started out close, it certainly didn’t end that way.

At the peak of their run, the Lynx were able to hold a 23 point lead in the fourth quarter. And after four very close games in the early part of the series - all of which were decided by 10 points or less - a comfortable double-digit lead wasn’t something many expected. “[I was] a little surprised,” said Fever coach Stephanie White.

“You’re never really shocked because Minnesota is so good. But at the same time, it seemed like we couldn’t quite get a handle on the ball. They were moving us around a lot on the defensive end and really getting great shots.”

The Fever’s troubles truly began in the second quarter. While they led

Minnesota comfortably beat Indiana 69-52 on Wednesday to clinch a third WNBA title in five years.

17-15 after the opening quarter, they scored just a combined 12 points in the second and third quarters. In fact, their four points in the second quarter was the lowest point total by an individual team in WNBA Finals history.

The Lynx took advantage, too. By the time the third quarter had ended, Minnesota was up 48-29.

“We kind of got away from what was working for us,” said Fever guard Briann January. “It allowed them to get some easy buckets, allowed them to get on a run, and then we were playing catch-up. So we put ourselves in a tough situation.”

Turnovers also plagued the Fever Wednesday night. After just three turnovers in the first quarter, the Fever combined for 15 total turnovers in the second and third quarters - several of which were unforced.

And while it was the final game of the final series, the Fever seemed out of energy at times. White, while she may not understand it, saw it at some points, too.

“I don’t know really, I don’t know how you can get tired in an environment like this,” White said.

“The fans were awesome - they have been all season long. It’s what you dream of playing for. But at the same, I feel like some of our decision making showed a little bit of fatigue.”

The Fever were able to make a slight comeback in the fourth quarter, but the damage was already done. The Lynx’s lead was too great.

And at the moment, the Lynx aren’t concerned with how they won the series. All that matters to them is that they won it at home.

“I know when it got towards the end, it was just really, really special,” said Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve. “Our fans requested that we win one at home, and I don’t necessarily know that that was our plan, but it worked out in a way that - I mean, how more exciting do you get than a Game 5 in front of your home fans with the turnout that we had and they were incredibly engaged?

China Open 2015:

Djokovic makes light work of Nadal NOVAK Djokovic’s dream season continued Sunday with a victory over his arch-rival Rafael Nadal in the final of the China Open for the loss of just four games.

Djokovic has won the tournament at the Olympic tennis stadium in Beijing for the past four years and racked up 29 straight wins in the Chinese capital. Nadal, despite his fine revenge win of Fabio Fognini in the semifinals, was never able to get on terms with the world number one and his overall career lead over the Serb has been trimmed to 23-22, with seven of the last eight encounters going the way of Djokovic.

The 6-2 6-2 scoreline was unflattering to the Spaniard who detained Djokovic on court for 91 minutes, his longest match of

the week, but the result was never seriously in doubt from the moment Nadal was broken in the very first game.

He also needed the attention of the trainer in the second set and was broken twice more in sliding to defeat against the unstoppable Djokovic.

Consolation for Nadal, who was seeking his fourth title of the year, but no grand slams, is that he has moved to sixth place in the race to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals in London next month.

Djokovic will start as undoubted favourite to round off his year by defending that title, having won three of the four slams and eight tournaments to date in compiling a 68-5 record in 2015.

It is on a statistical par with his stellar 2011 season when he compiled a 70-6 record and he can improve it in this week’s Shanghai Masters, where Nadal also competes.

He was delighted by his play in Beijing, winning a sixth title on a court he has made his own in recent years.

“I played a great tournament overall and continued playing well today. Rafa and I have played 45 times and I hope that continues,” the 28-year-old told the ATP Tour official website.

“The scoreline, especially in the first set, doesn’t indicate the real battle that we had on the court,” he added.

Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka, who beat Djokovic in

Novak Djokovic has made the China Open title his own with four straight titles in Beijing.

the final of this year’s French Open, captured his fourth title of the season as he won the Japan Open in Tokyo.

He beat unseeded Frenchman

Benoit Paire 6-2 6-4 in just over an hour at the venue to be used for the tennis events at the 2020 Olympic Games. (CNN)

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Chrysalis Fitness 5K/10K Fun Run set for October 25 THE seventh annual Chrysalis Fitness 5K and10 K Fun Run will take place on October 25th from 06:30h.

The event will start and finish in the Grace Bay Scotiabank Parking lot.

All proceeds from this event, as in the past, will be donated to the Salvation Army to fund the various programmes that they run here in the TCI. The major sponsors of the event are Grace Bay Car Rentals, Scotiabank and Chrysalis Fitness.

The supporting businesses/ sponsors are Flamingo Pharmacy, Graceway Gourmet IGA, Wine Cellar, Automotive Art, Thrifty Car Rentals, Precious Memories, After

5 Island Concierge, Grace Bay Chiropractic and the Inn at Grace Bay. Runners entering either the 5K or 10 K events will both start at the same time. The first 70 registered participants will receive a t-shirt.

Information from organiser Leslie Foss indicates that the event will be divided into sub-categories: children, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50 plus. The winners of each age group will be recognised after the event and prizes will be given to the top overall male and female finishers of each distance. The bulk of the prizes will be raffled.

For further information Foss can be contacted at 432 8633 or via email leslie_foss@hotmail.com.

Some of last year’s participants.

Williams acknowledged that the event was well supported in Provo, but said he was a bit disappointed and puzzled about the low turnout in Grand Turk for the afternoon run.

Funds from the events will go towards travelling athletes and athletic events for 2016.

Delano Williams with some of the participants who competed in the Providenciales leg of the Delano Williams Foundation 5K and 10K Fitness run last Saturday.

TCIBF and Youth Centre team up for youth boxing programme

TCI future boxing stars with officials on day one of the programme last Saturday afternoon.

IN an effort to promote the sport of boxing in the TCI, the national federation is teaming up with the Edward Gartland Youth Centre in Providenciales to train youngsters (12-18) on the islands.

The “Gloves Up Boxing Programme” started last Saturday with about 30 youngsters.

National heavyweight boxer Jimkelly “the Hammer” Joseph, who is the founder and director of the TCI Boxing Federation, is teaming up with a number of other boxers and officials to teach the sport. Among the names are Jake Amores, Renee Wright and Julius Corias.

Joseph, who is set to battle Bahamian Amsolym Sturrup on December 4th, said that there is no fee attached to the programme which is scheduled for every Saturday

afternoon from 16:00-17:00h (4pm to 5pm).

The youngsters will learn how to throw jabs, crosses, hooks and upper cuts; how to increase their eye coordination; increase their motivation; develop selfdiscipline, strengthen their legs and arms, increase their reaction time and boost their selfconfidence.

Joseph said that the federation would accept donations to keep the programme alive.

Donation can come in all forms: from boxing equipment to water for the athletes.

For further information please contact the Tciboxing@gmail.com.

Youngsters interested in signing on can contact the Youth Centre on 331-9602 or via email: wisland@ ecgyouthcentre.com

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TCI females lose 1-0 to USVI in opener A TCI Women’s Select team under head coach Darren Meehan lost the opening clash of their two-game series against the USVI 1-0 on Friday afternoon at the USVI Soccer Field, STX Campus.

The team was also scheduled to play at the same venue on Saturday afternoon.

The pair of friendlies is the first meeting of the two nations as they prepare for the Caribbean Football Union’s Cup next year.

TCI, now building their female team, is ranked 177 on the latest FIFA rankings, while USVI sit at 170.

The travelling players are: Jacinda Alfrena, Emily Bayles, Jancilla Cox, Christma Jean-Louis, Enie Jean-Louis, Nathalie Zaiden, Kim Cushing, Vanessa Joseph, Emmanuela Meneide, Willandra Elliott, Scateline Gedeon, Olivia Graveley and Patrice Senior.

Along with Meehan the other officials are: Ena Hanchell (Team Manager), Paula Garland (TCIFA Executive Member, and Member of the Women’s Football Committee) and Dr. Mathieu Yaghiazarian (Team Doctor).

The TCI Select side will battle the home team on Friday and Saturday at the USVI Soccer Field, STX Campus.

Williams and Otuonye humbled by national awards TWO of TCI’s most dominant athletes have been honoured for their outstanding impact on the sport, and both are humbled by it.

Sprinter Delano Williams and longjump specialist Ifeanyi Otuonye were the recipients of the National Young Achiever’s Awards (Track and Field) at the first annual National Honours and Award Ceremony on Monday last.

Williams was on hand to collect his award, but Otuonye’s award was collected by his parents, since he is currently at the Kansas State University in the US. The 100M and 200M national record holder Williams, who runs internationally for Great Britain, told the Weekly News he was flattered by the award.

“I know I’m going to take this (the Young Achievers Award) with me for life.” The former 200M World Junior gold medallist was also humbled that he won the award despite his status as a British athlete.

Prior to switching allegiance a few

Ifeanyi Otuonye’s parents (Vivian and Eugene Otuonye) collected the award from Premier Hon. Rufus W. Ewing.

Delano Williams was humbled by the award.

years ago, the former Munro College student had the national 100M, 200M and 400M senior records, but the 400M was later broken.

Otuonye was also ecstatic with

my age. It was so unfortunate that I couldn’t be there in person to receive it, but I am more than honoured to have had my parents be there to receive it for me.”

the accolade.

“I’m so humbled to have been chosen to receive one of the highest and most prestigious awards you can ever receive from your country for

Along with dominating the long jump event, Otuonye is also a seasoned track star for his university, and the holder of several national records.

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