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Beaches could

get access road The application by Sandals Resorts International (SRI) to lease the public beach access between Beaches and the Key West Village, formerly Veranda, has created a stir among locals.

Horrific car accident leaves man hospitalised Many new civil recovery cases not likely PAGE  4

Trade Wind Industries explore options in $100m case PAGE 7

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Many new civil recovery cases not likely

BY VANESSA NARINE THE CIVIL Recovery Programme (CRP), being conducted by law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer, has been on-going for the past three years and at this stage the opening of many more new cases is unlikely.

That was according to deputy managing partner of the law firm, Laurence Harris, in an interview with the Weekly News.

He maintained that efforts by the CRP to date have put the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands in a better position when it comes to financial independence and, more importantly, control of the country’s major asset, land.

According to him, while the cash recoveries are short term benefits, the TCI can benefit in the long term financially with the 2,500 acres of land that have been recovered to date.

He said: “Inevitably we understand that much of the short term focus on the programme is on how much cash has come in, particularly given the difficult financial circumstances the TCI finds itself in.

“We appreciate that short term cash helps with the immediate issue of balancing the books and we are doing our very best to collect as much as we can.

“However, the much more valuable long term asset is the land that has been recovered.

“This land holds the key to help TCI generate long term revenues through sharing profits with developers. As well as giving the Government an opportunity for a higher degree of ongoing control over how land is used this approach allows the people of the TCI to share in the long term value of the land.

Used this way, the land recovered is worth a very large amount of money – quite possibly over $100m – assuming it is used for long term partnerships.

“Of course, the job of the civil recovery programme is just to get the land back into the Government’s hands – it is for the Government to decide what to do with it. But we hope that the very substantial value

that is intrinsic to the land we have recovered will be understood as bringing real long term opportunity to TCI.” Harris said 62 cases have been opened under the CRP to date, some of which are finished.

He explained that the CRP is on course to completing their work, but the court processes in the TCI take time, an understandable issue since persons have the right to defend, through all means, themselves.

In the last year, Harris said cash recoveries moved from $2.4m to $19.5m, of which approximately $17m has already been paid.

On the other hand, land recoveries have increased from 900 acres to 2,500 acres in the last year, all of which have been transferred to the TCI Government.

Together, the land and cash recoveries, represent 50 per cent of the cases being investigated by the CRP, Harris said.

The Deputy Managing Partner noted that by July, if all the scheduled cases are heard, majority of the cases will have progressed.

He said: ““We remain on course to complete many of our cases by the end of the summer 2013.

“This year has seen our most intensive period of activity as many of our cases come to trial. We have had trials and hearings every month but one so far this year, often more than one a month, and that pace will continue.

“So far this year we have been involved in seven major hearings or trials since January and after this week, we have four more trials before the end of July. By the time we get to that point we will have completed the majority of our cases – subject of course to any appeals.

“After July, we will still have a smaller number of cases which we will be progressing forward and which will probably not reach trial until 2014, unless they settle earlier.

“We continue to encourage settlement as a way of bringing matters to an end more quickly, provided the settlement looks to be sensible and appropriate, bearing in mind the size

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Efforts by the CRP to date have put the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands in a better position when it comes to financial independence – Laurence Harris

of the claim, and the settlement is consistent with the Government’s approach in other cases.”

CONFIDENTIALITY The confidentiality of some of the CRP’s settlements has been questioned.

But, Harris explained that the confidentiality clause in the settlements reached were either requested by the persons in question as a prerequisite for settlement, in the interest of the people and Government of the Islands or simply because the matter may have been in Chambers while in court.

“Very few cases have been confidential,” he said.

The Deputy Managing Partner made it clear that different considerations are made for confidentiality in criminal cases, which are being investigated by

the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT).

Harris said: “We are not trying to hide anything, but are looking to get the best deals for the Government and the people.”

He maintained that the civil recovery programme continues to make good progress.

“We have made a substantial number of recoveries of cash and land; and we expect to make more recoveries over the next few months.

Many of our cases will be completed by the end of the summer of this year, whilst a smaller number of cases will continue into next year, as well appeals on the completed cases,” he said.

VALUE FOR MONEY Questioned about value for money, Harris said the return on the investment made by the people of the Islands is more than 50 per cent.

As at end of the financial year, March 31, some $13m had been spent.

However, Harris reiterated that cash recoveries alone total $19.5m, clear evidence of the significant return.

He also pointed out that his firm is not paid contingency fees, but on a “time-spent” basis.

Asked for a breakdown of the costs, he said between 60 and 70 per cent of the $13m was paid to his firm, while the remainder was paid as fees to barristers brought in from other countries, reports from experts in particular cases and on expenses for travelling, hotels and the like.

The Deputy Managing Partner clarified also the question of control in the CRP’s proceedings.

He explained that the Attorney General’s (AG) Chambers has to give the go ahead on cases before they are advanced.

“We advise on the cases that come under investigation, but it is the AG who decides if we pursue it…he weighs the risk against the cost,” Harris said.

According to him, the CRP continues their work in the interest of the people of the Islands.

The CRP was instituted in December 2009 when Edwards Wildman was appointed after a competitive tender exercise involving a number of leading UK law firms.

We have now been working closely with the Attorney General and his Chambers, and the Government more generally, for nearly three and a half years on the programme.

Local businesses partners to target health travel TURKS and Caicos Reservations is partnering with Prime Sports Medicine (PSM) to develop medical tourism in the TCI. The locally based vacation booking service, focused exclusively on the TCI, on Tuesday, announced that it is looking to bring more patients seeking overseas surgery to the country.

According to a statement from the agency, the partnership will make travel planning to the destination a simple and informative process, opening the door to the high quality, affordable treatments and procedures available from PSM, which are often priced at less than a third of the same procedures in the US. Prime Sports Medicine is a leading sports medicine clinic in the Caribbean. It has been providing sports medicine care since 2012.

They are now offering North American quality knee and shoulder arthroscopy for athletes and active adults from around the world.

Turks and Caicos Reservations, an Island Reservations Ltd. company, is the only locally-based booking service for the Turks and Caicos Islands and offers full service vacation planning for visitors including travel packages at hotels, resorts and villas.

Having booked thousands of

vacations to the country over the past four years, Turks and Caicos Reservations is now helping the world-renowned sun, sand and sea destination expand into this new market segment, which the World Travel and Tourism Council estimates has grown to be a $6 trillion business annually.

Founder of Turks and Caicos Reservations, Val Kalliecharan, said: “We’re thrilled to leverage our years of experience booking vacations to the Turks and Caicos Islands for patients looking for high-quality treatments in a tropical paradise.”

He added that the island-based partnership makes planning and having an overseas surgery in Turks

and Caicos a very attractive and accessible alternative, particularly to Canadians who sometimes face long wait times for their surgery, as well as patients in the US where procedures can be very expensive.

Dr. Joe LeMoine of Prime Sports Medicine said: “We're pleased to be able to offer patients wanting to come to Turks and Caicos for major and minor arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder to have the ability to engage with local health travel specialists that can give them first-hand information and book accommodations for themselves and their support group, as well as softactivities they can enjoy while on the island.”

CORRECTION

THE Crown is claiming $1.7m from Former Director of Planning, Clyde Robinson and his wife Susannah, and not $2.7m as was previously reported on the front page of the May 18 – 24 edition of the Weekly News.

Robinson has repaid $280,000 which was the cost of the land. This leaves the above stated figure, which is inclusive of the difference between $1.5m they received for the sale of the land and stamp duties and penalty, totalling more than $400,000.

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Gov’t supports Beaches application for beach access THE APPLICATION by Sandals Resorts International (SRI) to lease the public beach access between Beaches and the Key West Village, formerly Veranda, has created a stir among locals.

But Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, said his Government supports the application for the land.

“They have something we want and we have something they want,” he said, referring to the demands being made in the new Development Agreement that is currently being negotiated with SRI. The new agreement will replace the 2006 one, which was a source of contention.

According to him the new agreement reflects an improvement in the duty rate, in terms of concessions they get; and all immigration matters have been taken out of the agreement, whereas the 2006 document included immigration clauses, a move that was contrary to the immigration ordinance.

He stated that SRI will have to conform to regular immigration procedures, the only concession being the use of a particular immigration protocol that allows for

They have something we want and we have something they want – Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing,

Sandals Resorts International applied to lease the public beach access between Beaches and the Key West Village

faster processing for major investors in the TCI. Ewing said negotiations continue to finalise the Development Agreement.

Asked about the possible fallout from the community over his support for the SRI’s acquisition of the beach access, Ewing explained that persons are entitled to their opinion, but expressed the hope that those persons will understand the socioeconomic benefits that the new Development Agreement will realise.

The Premier, however, made it clear that his Government’s approval of the acquisition of the beach access remains independent of the Planning Board and Crown land requirements that SRI has to meet before it can lease the land.

Asked about works in the vicinity that are on-going, Ewing said Beaches Resorts and Spa had obligations to for certain redevelopment works and it is possible that the on-going works are being done in that context.

He said the application is

The SUV in the ditch

currently in the Attorney General’s (AG) Chambers.

NO PRIVATE BEACHES The Opposition Leader, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, this week also weighed in on the issue.

She said: “The Opposition believes that no beaches are private but also that it is not in the best interests of our people to grant another beach access to another private entity.

“We have recommended in the

same correspondence that titles to beach accesses should be vested in the Natural Trust for the enjoyment of and also the protection of these areas for current and future generations.”

Cartwright-Robinson explained that she and two of her colleagues, Goldray Ewing and Vaden Delroy Williams, visited the area to better understand the issue and was concerned that the alternative path if SRI is able to lease the land is an area dwindled into a foot path.

The Opposition Leader said: “Last week, the official Opposition, wrote to the relevant TCIG authorities including the Department of Planning, the Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs and the Office of the Premier, to state our objection to the grant of the beach access located between the Veranda and Beaches to a private entity.”

Additionally, Cabinet, on Wednesday (May 22), agreed that the beach access points and community parks be registered as National Parks under the National Parks Ordinance, given their importance to the community, and invited the AG to give this legal effect.

Police officers and firefighters work to get the male passenger out of the car

Horrific car accident leaves man hospitalised POLICE, ambulance and firefighters responded to a severe car accident on Leeward Highway at a location just before the Beaches roundabout on Thursday evening.

When the Weekly News arrived on the scene after 6pm there was gold Chevrolet SUV jeep which appeared

to have swerved off the road straight into the bushes.

The owner of the vehicle, a taxi driver, was standing among the crowd with what appeared to be a dazed expression on his face.

A woman was seen consoling him

saying: “Everything is going to be alright.”

The second vehicle was parked on that same side of the road, with the front smashed and a male passenger lay unconscious in the front seat of the car.

It took police officers about 20

minutes with the help of more than five firefighters and EMS officials to take him out of the vehicle and put him in the back of an ambulance.

According to eyewitnesses, the taxi driver had to climb through the window of the SUV to get out and

save his own life.

A large crowd of onlookers gathered on the scene as police officials dealt with the matter.

Up to press time there was no official word on the investigation into what happened. (DAISY HANDFIELD)

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

Is the National Agenda a positive step?

THE HOUSE of Assembly saw significant support for a motion to develop a National Agenda last Thursday.

The recommendation was that the current administration should develop the policies and objectives for national development following a symposium with members of the House of Assembly and leaders in both the public and private sector.

What are your thoughts?

Realistic

As long as it does not push the ill-conceived independence agenda, I am all for it!

We need a positive direction with a plan that is realistic.

A start

Such a document should be dynamic and nonpartisan, and able to be adopted from one administration to another.

Simplicity a must

We need to have a simple prioritised set of

goals that are realistic.

Currently there are more questions than answers or people willing to obtain the answers.

What about healthcare, the cost and level of care? What about education; the overcrowding?

What about jobs and can we expect development to return and expand our economy? Can we have simpler, clearer immigration policy? What is our financial plan?

It is a sad day when a new government has to welcome getting an agenda from the people and Opposition.

The leader of the country only talks about

independence. He is simply a mouthpiece for his former mentor.

Family island focus

We need someone to speak to the issues of North and Middle Caicos; these islands are shutting down.

The only folks remaining are the aged seniors and a few business and government people.

There has been no real development for 15 or 20 years.

The shame is on the former representatives and those that returned their party to power. They do not want employment and development, they want giveaways.

Those days are gone and the bills of those days must now be paid back.

The loan, the paving bills and the hospitals to which we have almost no access.

UNITED Kingdom Prime Minister, David Cameron, earlier this week came out strongly warning British Overseas Territories to "get their house in order" and sign up to international treaties on tax.

The comments were made to 10 territories and Crown dependencies that operate low-tax regimes.

However, Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing, when asked for a comment on Thursday, said the comments were for media purposes, given the fact that it comes ahead of a G8 summit in June.

He said the TCI has already made its commitment on the issue of tax transparency and higher standards on the whole.

According to him, it is now left to the UK also make a commitment to their territories, in the case of the TCI, to assist in the expansion of the relatively small financial services sector.

Ewing noted that he will be writing to the Prime Minister regarding his comments.

Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, said: “As far as I am aware we have

signed TEIAs with many countries and have amended legislations to bring them in line with international requirements.

“It is still a country's decision to determine whether it remains low taxed for competitive reasons.

“I am sure we will continue to do what we can to not allow any illegal activities or illegal tax evasion.

“As for our banking sector, I can open a bank account easier outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands and this in itself shows how far we have gone, albeit to our detriment sometimes, to comply with new international standards.”

Governor Ric Todd, during an interview on Thursday morning, told the Weekly News that Cameron’s call for high standards is not something that worries the TCI. He said: “We need to work with the UK and other partners to ensure that these standards are reasonable and they are applied to everyone.”

Todd pointed out that the “noise around the edge” on this issue had to be looked past and focus must be placed on the objectives, which for both the TCI and the UK are the same.

He said: “What strikes me about this discussion is how much

Talk shop

The idea looks good on paper, it remains to be seen if this National Agenda goes any further, especially when it was proposed that this be something that future governments should commit to.

Talk shop or not, time will tell.

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Recreating the wheel

The idea is a good one, but parliamentarians have to be careful not to recreate the proverbial wheel and build on existing resources.

Bickering

A national agenda requires the efforts of both sides and with the constant petty bickering that we keep hearing from the

Cameron’s tax comments for media purposes, Premier

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House, I am not sure of how successful this move will be.

The House needs to move past this sort of childishness where members during sittings roll eyes at each other or smirk or mutter under their breath, instead of recognising that comments made in the House are hardly ever intended to be personal, but a matter of national interest.

The people of the Turks and Caicos Islands deserve mature politicians.

If this National Agenda is pushed through then all is not lost yet, in the sphere of politics.

agreements there are on this issue.

“The letter that the Premier sent to Mr. Cameron, at the end of April, makes it clear that there is no difference between Mr. Cameron’s objectives and that of the TCI. “What all well run jurisdictions across the world want, which is the ability to choose their own tax systems, whether that be low tax or high tax; working together on common rules to support transparency, tax transparency, which allows you to combat money laundering and illegal financing or terrorism.

“The TCI has always worked with international organisations and the Premier made clear that the TCI is committed to doing that…Cabinet agreed absolutely that the TCI will do this.

“Cabinet also agreed that the TCI is a low tax jurisdiction, which it intends to stay; has a small financial services sector, which is looking to be expanded; and we are committed to being a high standard jurisdiction.”

The 39th G8 summit will be hosted at the Lough Erne Resort, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland on June 17 and 18 and is expected to address tax transparency among several other issues.

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Today’s bargain, yesterday’s burglary POLICE are urging people to make the link between buying stolen goods and fuelling further crime, drug abuse and misery in their community.

This week officers stressed that cheap deals on a watch, jewellery or mobile phone offered on the street or at the front door have probably been taken through a local burglary, a theft or a robbery.

Police public relations officer, Audley Astwood, said: “We want people to stop and think before they snap up a bargain mobile phone or piece of jewellery ‘no questions asked’ on the streets.

“Who owned that piece of property yesterday and how does that victim feel today?

“Could you happily use it knowing that it was possibly taken with violence leaving its proper owner injured and frightened?

“That owner could easily have been someone in your family, circle of friends or a neighbour.

“Also you need to ask what will the money you handover be used for and what longer term effect it will have on your community.

“I am certain that the majority of people when they have thought this through will say no thanks and

hopefully report the incident directly to police or if they prefer anonymously through Crimestoppers.”

A statement from the police added that: “In some cases criminals may have used or threatened violence to obtain the items they are offering for sale.

“Every criminal act leaves a victim who has not only lost valuables but is left distressed and possibly emotionally scarred.

“Stolen items may have sentimental value and therefore be sorely missed and irreplaceable.

“By refusing to buy goods you suspect may have been stolen you can help stem further crime, deprive drug users of cash and thus force them into rehabilitation.

“Criminals use money made from dealing drugs to live extravagant lifestyles and fund other serious crimes such as armed robberies.

“Don’t become part of a crime ring, make the link and break the chain by refusing to buy stolen goods.”

People are urged to report criminals selling stolen goods either directly to police on 941-3327 or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.

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Woman pleads guilty to obtaining property by deception MELVERNE Rita Jane Ewing of Blue Hills, Providenciales, was sentenced to six months imprisonment after she pled guilty to five counts of obtaining property by deception in Providenciales Supreme Court, last Friday (May 17).

It was reported that on September 30, 2011, Ewing obtained money from a number of people in the Haitian community by leading them to believe that she could get their children into the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) school system.

A restitution order of $3,550 is to be paid to the aggrieved persons

by September 30 or five months imprisonment to run consecutively was also ordered.

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Trade Wind Industries explore options in $100m case THE OWNERS and operators of Trade Wind Industries Ltd.(TWI) are not caving in to the Appellate Court, which recently ruled that the case against Governor Ric Todd and the TCI Government should be sent to arbitration.

This ruling overturned an earlier judgment by Supreme Court Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale, which sent the case for hearing in open court.

TWI, through its lawyer, Monique Allan had challenged the appeal.

Chairman of TWI, John Hartley, told Weekly News in a Skype interview from the United Kingdom that they are presently awaiting the written judgment of the Justices before they decide if they will take the matter to the Privy Council.

Hartley stated that this option is still open to them and that it is definitely still on the table.

He said: “Not only is the option open to us, we will, if it is appropriate, go to the Privy Council, but we haven’t seen the detailed judgment yet from the Court of Appeal.

“The Court of Appeal has issued its preliminary findings, but we won’t go to the Privy Council until we’ve seen the detailed judgment.”

Asked how TWI will proceed

in the interim, Hartley added: “We are going to proceed against them, because the Court of Appeal has ruled we have to go anyway to arbitration to determine which pieces of the case can be heard at arbitration and which pieces of the case can be heard in open court, and we will do that.”

He noted that TWI has already appointed its arbitrator in the matter and is now waiting on the TCI Government to appoint theirs.

Hartley also stipulated that both avenues are still open to them; that of arbitration and the courts in Providenciales, and that they are fully prepared to pursue both vigorously.

During an interview with the Weekly News on Thursday morning, deputy managing partner of the law firm heading the Civil Recovery Programme, Laurence Harris, sought to clarify the issue of providing legal representation in non-civil recovery cases for the Government.

This issue was, on more than one occasion, brought up by chief executive officer of TWI, Richard Berke.

Berke had questioned why CRP lawyers, namely: David Phillips

were representing the Governor in the case the company had brought against the TCIG and the Governor.

Harris said: “We have also been assisting Chambers with non-civil recovery cases for the Government, most notably the Trade Winds claim brought by the owners of the Conch Farm against the Government and the Governor last year.

“We were delighted that the Court of Appeal agreed with us that the claim should be stayed for arbitration which had been our position all along.”

He added that they are waiting to see whether TWI will decide to bring arbitration proceedings or not.

Harris said: “Hopefully they have decided to abandon the claims since those claims are without any legal merit.

“Certainly so far since the Court of Appeal’s decision the Conch Farm owners have not started any arbitration proceedings. If they do so, those proceedings will be very strongly defended.”

When contacted, the Supreme Court registrar noted that the judgment that was issued a few weeks ago by the court is an indication of how the Justices will rule, adding that the written judgment is still to

be issued to the parties.

The owners of the Caicos Conch Farm have filed a $100m lawsuit against the Governor and the TCIG. The plaintiff claims damages in respect of the defendants’ wrongful conduct due to breaches of leases between the plaintiff and the first defendant.

It also claims that malicious falsehoods were made by the Governor and/or on behalf of the TCIG, and that these were made maliciously or recklessly in statements published between about August 21 and 24, 2012.

TWI contends that because of the defendants’ malicious falsehoods published on and after August 21, 2012, the company’s financier believed that it had been misled by the plaintiff and withdrew support for TWI’s fish farm business; as such the defendants have irretrievably damaged the plaintiff’s prospects to raise further funds from another financier.

The company also alleges that the widespread publication of defamatory statements made by Governor Todd on/on behalf of the TCIG in August of 2012 played a part in the withdrawal of financial support for its business. (DI)

Milk and Honey’s captain to stand trial on July 23

BY VANESSA NARINE CAPTAIN of the yacht, ‘Milk and Honey’, Kenneth Tassin, regained possession of his travel documents after a representative of the United States Consulate intervened on Wednesday (May 22).

Magistrate Jolyon Hatmin left the decision of returning Tassin’s passport to the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

His decision on, Wednesday morning, came after a debate over his jurisdiction to grant bail to the Tassin, who is accused of causing anchor damage to reef structure living and dead, as well as marine plants in the vicinity of West Caicos on April 20.

This was the second incident of reef damage, following the massive destruction of the coral reef off North West Point by the M.Y. White Cloud on April 1 and 2.

Tassin, at the time the incident was reported, was given a choice by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), to either be arrested and charged and taken before the courts or surrender his passports and appear in court on the basis of a defendant’s summons.

He took the latter.

A defendant’s summons is issued by the courts, not necessarily in a criminal context, and essentially is

a legal process that commands the defendant to appear before the court on a specific day and to answer the complaint made by the plaintiff.

The Magistrate explained that as the accused was not charged he could not be granted bail and referred to the law books to underscore his point.

Tassin’s lawyer, Martin Green, objected to this and argued that the Magistrate did in fact have jurisdiction and could rule to have his client’s travel documents returned.

According to the defence, his client had suffered “considerable” losses and continued to suffer losses and needed to be in possession of his travel documents.

“I do not see why this is such an extravagant request,” Green said.

Hatmin reminded Green that he consented to the conditions set out by the prosecution when the case was first reported.

The Magistrate’s exchange with Green reached the point where Hatmin said: “If you are seeking to offend me, you are coming very close.”

He reiterated that he was not in a position to grant bail as Tassin was not arrested and called for the defence to take up the matter of the return of travel documents with the DPP. Green then requested that his client be arrested, so that the bail can

be set and the initial terms reviewed.

Hatmin pointed out that Tassin could not be arrested at this point, as he was brought before the court on the basis of a defendant’s summons.

Tassin’s defence took up the issue with the Director of Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), Kathleen Wood, at the end of the session who declined to return

the passport saying it was a matter she had to consult with the DPP on.

The DPP, however, was in court for most of the day.

The defendant’s lawyers pursued the matter with the United States Consulate and a representative visited the DEMA office on Wednesday afternoon to insist that the passport be turned over as it was

United States property.

They claimed its seizure was not legal given that Tassin was not charged for any crime and had appeared in court as required by the defendant’s summons.

Tassin will appear in court on July 23, as per the Magistrate’s ruling, to answer accusations of responsibility for damage to the reef.

Gov’t to set up Protocol Unit

A PROTOCOL unit will soon be established within the office of the Premier to outline guidelines to govern the proper use of the national flag, the coat of arms among other governmental code of behavior.

Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing told the media on Thursday (May 23), that Cabinet agreed that a comprehensive protocol policy, a handbook and guidelines to administer the appropriate use of the TCI flag, should be developed and implemented.

He noted the importance of this in avoiding the risk of any inconsistency.

Ewing said: “Turks and Caicos is indeed our country, our home, the place we live, and as Turks and Caicos Islanders we must be proud of our country, our national

symbols, our flag, our heroes and our government.

“Our national flag should be flown high with pride and dignity as it represents us, our culture, who we are as a people as proud Turks and Caicos Islanders.”

He observed that his government intends to put in place the necessary policy guidelines, which will mandate that all government buildings, schools and medical facilities, should proudly display the TCI flag in front of each building.

Protocol guidelines would be established for the proper mounting of the flags to discourage improper use, torn flags, faded or ill placed flags, the Premier advised.

Guidelines will also be established to ensure proper protocol and privileges are

observed when hosting foreign dignitaries in the territory.

The Premier said: “As we proceed in further developing the TCI, there will be instances which we have to receive international dignitaries, in doing so we must have proper protocols in place… and not only for visiting dignitaries, but for officials of government such as ministers, members of the house of assembly and high ranking government officials, to ensure that the proper precedents and priorities and privileges are extended to these officials at official ceremonies and other events.”

Premier Ewing believes that these are fundamental building blocks of nationhood, which must be taught in schools and implemented in work places.

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Islanders to protest unemployment situation

BY DAISY HANDFIELD WITH such a large unemployment rate in the Turks and Caicos Islands, some residents are frustrated while others have completely lost hope of finding jobs.

This week a group of individuals announced plans to take the streets next Monday with a protest that will start in front of Beaches Turks and Caicos.

And they hope to get everyone who is struggling to find work to come and join them.

What added fuel to the fire was the announcement of recent statistics from the Beaches’ job fair stating that hundreds of Islanders deliberately did not show up for interviews.

According to Beaches’ public relations manager, Elanor Finfin Krzanowski, some 722 interviews were scheduled in 2013, with only 320 showing up and 402 no-shows.

Organising the protest is Dorell Delancy who explained in an interview on Thursday, that she was more than sceptical about the numbers released by Beaches.

She said she could not believe that with these “hard economic times” people would really not show up for an interview.

“I went to an interview at a smaller hotel and it rained for about an hour and there were more than 400 Belongers in the line and there were Haitian nationals and also Jamaican

nationals who wanted to be hired.

“Four hundred Belonger applications were accepted, but of course this resort is smaller than Beaches and can’t employ 400 people so I really don’t believe these people who were willing to stand up in the rain would not show up to an interview when called.

“When campaigning for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) I went door to door and the people of the TCI are truly suffering.

“Some did not have electricity for months, I also saw a lady that had five children having to feed them all one box of macaroni and cheese with one spoon.

“I doubt it that in these times Turks and Caicos Islanders do not want to work.”

Delancy also showed the Weekly News emails that she had demonstrating that Beaches had promised in the past to return a call for an interview, which never happened, instead she noted that someone was brought in for the job.

She explained that the protest would not be “specifically” against Beaches TCI, but more towards all of the hotels in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Delancy said: “Beaches is not our only stop, if the resort can come to us before Monday and say that they have 50 jobs that we can have for Turks and Caicos Islanders to fill, we will go to another location.

“I just need for these resorts to give a figure as to how many persons they can take on so we can get these people working.

“It’s not a protest against Beaches; it’s a fight for TC Islanders to be hired here in the TCI.” Asked if there was a strong enough body behind this movement, she emphasised that only one person attempting to make a difference was more than enough.

She said: “A crowd is not necessary; it only takes one man, one chair and one table to make it happen.

“We have a lot of people calling in saying that they will support; I don’t need a lot of people to actually be there.

“What I want, what I need and what I am hoping to achieve during the protest is for people to come and sign up so we know exactly, not according to the Labour Board or anyone else, how many people are unemployed, their positions and their telephone numbers.

“If we can get a real number to say that this is the amount of Turks and Caicos Islanders who want to work and who cannot get work, we will be making progress.

“Unfortunately we’ve heard that Beaches brought down a number of persons recently to work and I hope this is not true because it will be like having no conscience in these difficult times.”

Condo owners must step in line, Premier TURKS and Caicos Islands Government does not intend to allow condominium owners to diminish the country’s brand of superior services and amenities.

This declaration was made by Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing at a post Cabinet briefing on Thursday, May 23.

It was in direct reference to a Cabinet presentation by the Turks and Caicos Resort Economic Council (TCREC) on the practice of condominium resort properties of by-passing resort management companies.

“The presentation to Cabinet was most concerning to Government as it revealed that many condo owners were by-passing this management structure in preference of other rentals such as vacation rentals by owners.

“This approach will only serve to erode the brand which the

Government has worked so hard, and has also given concessions for the development and construction of this tourism infrastructure in partnership with the tourism industry, to develop,” the Premier said.

He added that in many instances the self or privately-managed units are not managed at the same level of superior service which hotel management is providing.

“If this practice continues to flourish, it will undermine and eventually lead to the tarnishing and degrading of our tourism brand.

“So the Government is resolved in the protection of our TCI tourism brand as a ‘beautiful by nature’ destination with superior services and superior amenities,” Ewing expressly stated.

He related that the Resort Council set out in its presentation

that the condominium resort model in the Turks and Caicos Islands is one that provides benefits to tourists, the TCIG, owners in the local economy.

He added that exclusion of the management companies from the leasing process could ultimately lead to their withdrawal from such resorts and the resorts changing its status to residences.

This in turn would have a negative impact on the economy and TCIG revenues, the Premier noted.

As such, he added, Cabinet agreed to invite the TCREC to present to the Attorney General’s Chambers options for amendments to legislation governing the regulation of the leasing of condominium resort properties, and also undertook to consider such draft legislation with a view to debate and subsequently pass to law, by the House of Assembly.

(DI)

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CRP makes application for CoxCo Construction to disclose documents THE Attorney General’s (AG) Chambers submitted an application to Supreme Court before Chief Justice, Edwin Goldsbrough, on Tuesday (May 21) for the disclosure of documents by CoxCo Construction Ltd. And while the matter was head in Chambers, head of the Civil Recovery Programme (CRP) in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), Laurence Harris, defended the confidentiality of the issue and told the Weekly News that substantive claims may not be brought against the company.

He said: “We were making an application for preliminary disclosure. We were not brining a claim for damages. We were taking a preliminary step and depending on the outcome, whether the court gives us the disclosure, we will then whether to bring substantive proceedings.

“In order to make that application for disclosure we

have had to say certain things about what was going on. We have agreed and the other party has agreed with the court that because this is a preliminary step, and because all that is going on is us asking for disclosure, it is not fair on the other parties to put the underlying allegations in the public domain when we may never bring a claim.

“There is a balance that we have to maintain.”

If the documents are disclosed upon review of the contents further legal action may be taken, otherwise not.

On Tuesday, Goldsbrough made the order that the matter would be held in Chambers, after asking both parties to draft an Order, which will explain in general terms why the application is being heard in private, for him to review for approval.

The matter continues in the Supreme Court. (VANESSA NARINE)

Public to consult on draft Employment Bill A PROPOSAL by Minister of Border Control and Labour has been endorsed

by Cabinet for discussions to be held with members of the public.

The Government seeks to refine a draft Ordinance which is expected to replace the 2004 Employment Ordinance before it comes up for debate in the House of Assembly.

Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, alluded to the importance of these discussions when he met with the media on Thursday (May 23) at a post Cabinet briefing.

He said: “We think that this bill is a significant bill since most of our issues… [Are] labour issues... such as equal work for equal pay and various employment practices where various Belongers may be

disadvantaged.

“So we would hope that members would take the opportunity to make contributions to this very important Employment Bill,” the Premier remarked.

Ewing also noted an update from the Minister on work being done on a new Immigration Ordinance.

“The Minster explained to Cabinet that the outline of draft legislation, which would align legislation on TC Islander status with the provisions of the constitution, was with AG’s Chambers,” he said.

The Premier also noted that the Attorney General has been invited to make conclusion of this work and presentation to Cabinet of draft legislation, an early priority.

Blue Hills resident robbed A RESIDENT of Blue Hills was robbed while waiting for a ride home in the vicinity of Walkin Marine Shop on Blue Hills Road on Monday at around 3.38am.

Reports are that five black men drove a dark coloured jeep next to the complainant.

Two of the suspects wearing all dark clothing, exited the vehicle, demanded and stole a cell phone, watch and chain.

All five men escaped in the vehicle travelling towards the Blue Hills area.

Investigation into this incident is on-going.

Two involved in public brawl elude police A KEW Town resident, on Monday, reported that there were two people at a business place in Kew Town involved in a serious brawl that involved throwing stones and bottles at 12.36am.

However, the two managed to elude the police and responding officers failed to locate them after a search of the area.

Investigation into this incident is on-going.

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M.Y. White Cloud’s captain stands trial for reef damage

BY VANESSA NARINE CHARGES against the chief engineer of the M.Y. White Cloud, David Brown, 34, were dropped by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), JoAnn Meloche.

Meanwhile the yacht’s captain, Benjamin Cameron, 39, represented

by Martin Green, appeared in court for the trial on Wednesday (May 22) in the case of the massive damage to the coral reef off North West Point.

Brown and Cameron, who last appeared before Magistrate Jolyon Hatmin on May 9 and were successful in securing the return their passports among other bail variations, were slapped with four charges each after the anchor the 220ft yacht was dragged through the reef resulting in significant damages on April 1 and 2.

Presently, Cameron, a French national, faces one charge of anchoring a vessel greater than 60 feet in length outside an approved anchoring zone in the Northwest Point Marine National Park and three charges associated with causing anchor damage to coral reef structures.

On the trial’s first day, Meloche introduced nine witnesses with compelling testimonies, which reiterated three main points.

They said the Captain disregarded warnings that his vessel was wrongly anchored; his claim of engine problems may not completely true; and most importantly the vessel did not have an anchorage permit as previously claimed by Cameron.

NO PERMIT One of the main witnesses was Director of Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), Kathleen Wood.

During her testimony when the DPP questioned her, she pointed out that the captain had no permit to anchor in the waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

During her questioning, she revealed that she was first advised by dive operators about concerns over where the M.Y. White Cloud was anchored.

Wood said she and another officer from DEMA visited the vessel on April 1 and boarded, where they engaged Cameron, who told her he had the relevant permits and was allowed to be where his vessel was positioned.

She said she questioned this statement as no permit would be issued for anchorage in the area he was, particularly because of the risks to the reef, but acknowledged that at the time of her first visit with Cameron she did not request documents; rather this, and other documents, were requested later.

According to her, she and her colleague were getting ready to leave when Cameron called them back to show then correspondences with his point person in the TCI, with whom he made travel arrangements, Carol

Klinko, who was also a witness on Wednesday.

“He said she (Klinko) told him he could anchor where he was…I found that surprising,” she said.

The DEMA Director added that Cameron sent her the map sent to him

by Klinko and it showed clearly where the appropriate anchorage was and was also in line with the advice given to him and other boaters by Klinko.

She said the proper anchorage area on the map was clearly marked by a circle and was north to where the vessel actually was.

The map was entered into evidence.

“I informed him that he will be required to move the vessel…I told him that he will be responsible for all damages…he refused,” she said.

The Weekly News was told by DEMA officials that Cameron’s agent, McAllister Hanchell, known as ‘Piper’, arrived at DEMA days after the damage was first reported to obtain a permit.

ENGINE PROBLEMS The primary argument of the defence on day one of the trial was that the M.Y. White Cloud was unable to move from the area because of engine trouble.

The DPP pressed the DEMA Director, as she did other witnesses, on this area and received similar responses: the other witnesses on April 1 were not aware of any engine trouble.

Wood noted that later that day, the captain advised her colleague that the vessel was experiencing engine problems.

She said Cameron was offered a number of suggestions on how to move the yacht, which he dismissed and said any movements would cause further damage to the reef.

The DEMA Director added that after Cameron said he had not accessed the services of a tugboat to assist in moving the vessel, she made contact but was told that the captain and crew of the tugboat were away given that it was a holiday weekend.

“We could not forcibly move the vessel ourselves,” Wood said.

However, the DEMA Director stressed that Cameron was cautioned and made aware that he would be held responsible for damages.

On April 2, Wood testified that communication from the captain indicated that he would be moving the vessel due to improved weather conditions.

However, she pointed out that if he had moved on April 1, the wind was in his favour and would have pushed the yacht out to sea not further onto the reef, as Cameron had previously suggested as his explanation for not moving the vessel.

Before moving, Wood said DEMA officials were on hand to do a preliminary survey of the damage at 11am on April 2 and by 1pm that day Cameron communicated to her that he was moving the vessel to the appropriate area for anchorage.

Benjamin Cameron

“This is what I asked for the day before,” she said

By April 8, Wood said, she was made to understand that the vessel was anchored in West Caicos and as late as April 11, she was informed that the engine was still disabled.

Meloche pointed out that even with the claim of a disabled engine the yacht made it all the way to West Caicos, when on day one it could not move from its anchorage close to the reef.

TOTAL DISREGARD Wood said Cameron at 4pm on April 2 came into DEMA with Hanchell and his comments reflected no concern for the damaged reef, rather reflected concerns about his boat.

She said: “He said a responsible captain would not move the boar under those conditions…I told him that a responsible captain would not drop anchor on a reef in a National Park.”

The DEMA Director also outlined findings of her preliminary report on the damages.

A number of pictures and videos were entered into evidence.

The damage depicted by the evidence, according to other witnesses who testified on Wednesday, was not part of the captain’s consciousness even after being warned by dive operators who were on the water on April 1.

Boat captain with Provo Turtle Divers, Art Pickering, who reported the incident to DEMA, in his testimony, said he told Cameron that he should not be anchored in the National Park but the response from the captain reflected “total disregard” for that warning.

He said: “He (Cameron) said I have a cruising permit and I have permission to anchor.”

Responding to cross examination

by Green, who asked if the conversation “got heated”, Pickering said no, but acknowledged that dive operators were understandably upset about “getting nowhere” with their warnings to Cameron.

Meloche also questioned captain of Chuck’s Honey, Geron Russell, who made first contact with Cameron to warn of possible damage to the reef.

Russell testified that he radioed the captain and was told that the radar station was aware of the vessel’s

location and was comfortable with its anchorage.

He added that requests for the vessel to be moved were dismissed.

When Green questioned Russell, the witness reiterated that his warnings went unheeded and Cameron told him to call who he had to call.

“I don’t think that was an invitation,” the witness said.

He also noted that the anchor chain was visibly hanging over the edge of the coral reef.

Similar observations were made by other witnesses, some of whom made the dive to the reef and saw first-hand the damage.

CROSS EXAMINED The trial continued on Thursday with the defendant’s lawyer advancing his four-hour long cross examination of the DEMA Director.

Green asked Wood if she considered herself an expert in matters of maritime affairs, in particular as it relates to her statements indicating that the captain could have moved the yacht earlier, to question Cameron’s judgement.

Wood said yes, adding that as a biologist she has experience on nautical issues.

She added that the claim of engine problems, in her view, was a ‘red herring’ in the matter.

To that Green asked if the captain explained to her the reasons for not moving the vessel on April 1, to which she responded yes.

Green asked if she was convinced that her judgement was better that the captain’s and she said yes.

According to her, the winds were in favour of the vessel moving without risking drifting onto the reef.

Green pointed out that the boat logs indicate the winds that were experienced that day and it was contrary to her statement that the captain could have moved.

Wood said she would have to confirm that with external sources as she was not out at North West Point all day.

The defence pressed her on her experience in criminal matters as a biologist and she explained that as an environmentalist her work brings her into contact with criminal matters.

The matter of the anchorage permit was another major point that Green went over.

Wood reiterated that Cameron previously said he had a permit to anchor and later explained that his agent, Hanchell, was in charge of securing the permit.

Asked about the permit that was issued, she said it was for Sellers Cut in Grace Bay, North West Point and West Caicos.

Wood added that the permit would have stated specifically the coordinates where the yacht could have anchored.

Green asked if it was possible that, had Hanchell acted when he was supposed to, if the permit could have placed the yacht near the area where it was initially anchored when the reef was damage.

She said it was possible, but made clear that the permit would have stated “specific” permissions.

An interesting point that came across in the cross examination was the fact that while Wood said she contacted persons with a tug boat; she did not ask the captain if this was a service he wanted.

Green asked her if Cameron seemed agreeable to the suggestion of a tugboat and she said she did not know, as she did not ask him.

Another interesting point was the map that was sent to Cameron by his point person, Klinko.

The WavyLine map, which had a circled area that advised the captain where to anchor was not an updated map and moreover the circled area is not an official anchorage area.

Wood admitted that the area is DEMA’s preferred area of anchorage for large vessels.

She testified that official anchorage zones are defined by being included in legislation.

Green asked her if the old map will continue to be used and Wood said yes.

The DEMA Director testified that even in the circled area on the map, the captain would have to use his judgement on where to drop anchor.

Thursday’s testimonies also saw two additional witnesses being called in.

The trial was adjourned until next Thursday, May 30.

Noel told to pay $20,000 or spend six years in prison WILLIAM Noel who was found with marijuana at his home in the Bight on June 11, 2011, reappeared before Judge Joan Joyner in Providenciales Supreme Court on Thursday.

He faced nine charges including five counts of possession of controlled drugs and four counts of possession of

drugs with intent to supply.

Nineteen-year-old Noel previously pleaded guilty to all of the charges in court.

This Thursday he was given the ultimatum of either paying $20,000 by July 31 or spending a total of six years in Her Majesty’s Prison Grand Turk.

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Boosting mental health awareness IN MAY each year Mental Health Awareness month is recognised around the world with various events to draw attention to those suffering from different types of mental conditions.

Here in the Turks and Caicos Islands, People's Incorporated TCI - a non-government organisation undertook several activities to create more awareness and correct some common misconceptions.

A workshop held Wednesday, May 15, engaged human resources representatives from various companies in an informative workshop.

It included lectures and discussions aimed at explaining the various levels and types of illnesses and how individuals function with the correct medication.

Cofounder of the association George Pratt said: “We want companies to know that there are persons on the job with mental health conditions and they need to recognise and understand how we can reach out to help them …by allowing them time to go and get treatment and to contribute to facilities.”

He added: “As a company sometimes there’s only so much you can do but you can be considerate… and use the little tips to make them feel like they are a part of the organisation.

“From a society standpoint we want to educate the public on mental illness …we want to reach more people and treat them...to give them an opportunity to live their life.”

Pratt said that most people have such a closed mind whenever they hear the words mental illness, they do not stop to think how many people are actually affected and how

A section of the audience, absorbed in the presentations made on mental health

common the problem is.

Startling attendees, he shared the fact that mental health problems affect one in four people in their lifetime and “someone with a condition probably works among all of us”.

He pointed out that with proper treatment people with mental health problems are capable of working and functioning normally in society.

Pratt also explained the difference between mental health and mental illness and tips on how to stay in good mental health.

Mental health, he said, is the level of cognitive and emotional wellbeing or the absence of a mental disorder while mental illness disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling and mood and the ability to function daily and relate to others.

This especially was a major surprise at the event, prompting discussions of how many people in their lifetime suffer from the most common type of mental illness depression.

He urged attendees not to pretend

UK Ministers approve FSPS THE Fiscal and Strategic and Policy Statement (FSPS) was approved by the Secretary of State, Mark Simmonds, this week.

Governor Ric Todd reported to Cabinet on Wednesday (May 22) that the formal notice of the approval is expected to be sent soon.

At a press conference on Thursday (May 23), Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, noted that no changes were made to the document, a result of the lengthy negotiations between the UK and his Government to agree on the contents of the Statement.

He added that budget preparations will continue and noted that Cabinet reviewed draft budgets for various areas and are focusing on prioritizing expenditure.

The FSPS has to be approved by the Foreign and Commonwealth

Office (FCO) before the new budget can be finalised and debated and passed in the House of Assembly.

According to him, the Budget should be tabled in the House of Assembly in late June or early July, depending on consultations with the Opposition.

The Premier maintained that the delay in the budget preparations have not affected Government’s business since Parliament approved a further issue from the Consolidated Fund to cover operational expenses for the first three months, April to June, of the 2013/2014 financial year.

He explained that if the 2013/2014 Budget is not passed in July, a further supplementary bill will be tabled in the House to seek additional funds from the Consolidated Fund. (VANESSA NARINE)

Cofounders of People’s Incorporated TCI Sharvone and George Pratt, and GEEMS founder Barbara Handfield

that these are not real issues and engaged them in discourses about how they deal with such situations in the workplace.

During the seminar some other types of mental illness were noted including anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, attention deficit disorders, autism, personality disorders and schizophrenia.

He said: “These people need to be treated like any others that are ill, not to be hidden away like they have demons or deny that the condition

exists.”

Urging unity and understanding, he said: “Don’t let pride prevent us from making TCI a better place.”

Causes of mental illness which include genetics, psychological trauma and environmental stress were also discussed.

While mental illness cannot be prevented, he pointed out that there are things people can do to keep in good mental health including, in his view, the greatest thing – “not to let problems build up inside but to

Miss TCI universe lends a helping hand

RECENTLY crowned Miss Turks and Caicos Universe beauty queen Snwazna Adams is doing what she loves best; working with the youth.

For several weeks the teacher at Clement Howell High School has been serving as a pageant coach.

She had spent time hosting training and grooming sessions for students at Oseta Jolly Primary School in Blue Hills to prepare them for their upcoming pageant.

Adams said: “It is an exciting learning experience working with the young children of the Oseta Jolly Primary School.

“They learn very quickly and are very enthusiastic about the upcoming competition.

“It is so nice to see them having so much fun and learning from one another, while I am learning from them.

“Each of their personalities is so different which makes this experience more pleasurable and exciting. I am very happy to be a part of this event.”

The Miss and Mr. Oseta Jolly Primary pageant will be held at the Maranatha Auditorium at 7pm on Thursday, May 30.

keep in touch with a close group that cares.”

He also stressed the importance of good diet, exercise and socialising; and while medication does not provide a cure it definitely manages the condition and allows persons to function normally.

Cofounder Sharvone Pratt discussed managing people in the workplace who appear stressed, anxious or depressed and engaged participants in discussing how to deal with these people and how to create a mentally healthy workplace.

She urged managers to treat these people with compassion, just like they would someone with cancer or any other illness and to be responsible and help however they can.

GEEMS project founder Barbara Handfield also shared some words of wisdom from a gender perspective and pleaded against isolation and discrimination against these persons.

The organisation intends to assist people who can function in the work environment by providing support, monitoring their medication and counselling sessions, and even taking responsibility for them on the job.

For others with more serious conditions, the association wants to help keep their illness under control by making the right medication available and by providing a safe place for them to go. (KH)

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Truth, lies and tax Dear Editor, It is no surprise that the UK’s Guardian newspaper has once again attacked the Cayman Islands and other Overseas Territories.

What does come as a surprise is when the article is written by a highly respected former editor of The Times and displays a lamentable lack of understanding about recent changes in the offshore world.

Simon Jenkins’ article ‘First, David Cameron should bring his own tax havens to book’ (May 22) could have been dreamt up 20 years ago by a third rate Hollywood screenwriter.

Jenkins claims that Cayman is “the worst culprit, has a government accountable to Britain that enforces banking secrecy, levies zero company tax and is consequently home to the biggest money-laundering and taxevading operation this side of Dubai.”

For a start Mr Jenkins should do his basic homework. Cayman does not have bank secrecy and has not had for a very long time.

Cayman privacy laws are not significantly different to those of the UK, US or any G20 country.

In regards to money laundering, the Financial Action Task Force is the multinational body that evaluates countries’ performance.

Cayman complies with the same number of recommendations as France and very close to the UK, ahead of many so called on-shore jurisdictions. This information is readily accessible online.

The Cayman Islands Government take a tough stance on tax evasion by

implementing the European Union Saving Tax Directive, the Financial Action Task Force mutual evaluation, the peer review process of the OECD Global Forum on Tax Transparency, and signing over 30 Tax Information Exchange Agreements, some originally signed over 20 years ago.

As was noted in The Guardian on May 2, Chancellor George Osborne revealed that all British Overseas Territories (OTs) with significant financial centres have signed up to the UK Government's strategy on global tax transparency and indeed the Cayman Islands led the way on this initiative.

This strategy means that OTs automatically share information bilaterally with the UK and multilaterally within the G5 and whichever country joins the initiative, and much greater levels of information about bank accounts will be exchanged on a multilateral basis as part of a move towards a new global standard, including the beneficiary of the account even if such account is not in their name.

On March 15 Cayman’s Minister for Financial Services announced our commitment to enter into a FATCA Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States for the automatic exchange of tax information, together with a parallel UK agreement adhering to the same timetable.

Since 2005 the Cayman Islands have engaged in automatic exchange of tax information with all EU Member States for the purposes of the EU Savings Directive.

Cayman is committed to building on this experience by joining the pilot multilateral automatic exchange of tax information, announced recently by the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.

It is deeply irresponsible for a writer and former editor of Mr Jenkins’ calibre to plunge into areas where he clearly has no technical knowledge, and without doing any basic research.

Of course Mr Jenkins and The Guardian are not the only culprits who are contributing almost daily to this tsunami of misinformation.

To cap it all, Oxfam, who like other UK charities appear to support this unsubstantiated political propaganda, announced in a statement today that world poverty could be eliminated twice over if the Cayman Islands and other tax neutral jurisdictions were obliterated.

This makes a change from the claim by Christian Aid that 1,000 babies die every day because of low tax administrations.

One wonders where these people studied basic economics not to mention geopolitics.

Can it possibly have escaped their notice that there is a direct link between poverty and non-democratic, corrupt and venal governments?

In the meantime I fear the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies will remain the whipping boys for incompetent, financially illiterate and corrupt governments the world over.

Gonzalo Jalles, CEO of Cayman Finance

Victor's Legacy

Mutual trust and respect Dear Editor, In a recent article in your newspaper the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands stated that “independence is the way to go, more than ever before in the past because of the relationship we have had [with Britain] over the past three years.”

It is my view, and the view of the Peoples’ Democratic Movement as expressed in our manifesto that our priorities at this time must be rebuilding our country’s economy: putting our people back to work; and regaining our country’s reputation at home and abroad.

It is only after the economic health of the country is fully restored and we can be financially independent, that we can move towards preparing ourselves further for our long term goal of becoming an independent nation.

It is interesting to note however that the main reason cited by the Premier for independence is the “relationship” between the UK and TCI. Perhaps he should have elaborated further on this.

It is my view that there should be a genuine effort to rebuild that relationship before the country is rushed into independence.

The Premier and his party have, in the past, criticised the UK’s intervention and the suspension of the constitution in 2009.

As the leader of this country, rather than just the leader of the PNP, should there not be some re-evaluation of the reasons for the suspension and an acceptance that there were serious issues revealed by the commission of enquiry?

Should there not also be a public acknowledgement, perhaps, that

even if not in agreement with the suspension of the constitution, there were problems particularly in the financial position of the country which could only have been solved with the help of the UK? If the Premier can acknowledge some of the faults of the past PNP government, then perhaps the UK will also acknowledge some of the faults of the present.

It seems apparent that the UK government believes that we as a nation cannot be trusted; not the politicians; not the businessmen; not the professionals; in fact hardly anyone can be trusted.

This attitude seems to have filtered down to the visiting UK experts, the advisors and has been absorbed by the permanent secretaries and senior civil servants.

The former CFO’s comments at the town hall meetings on VAT were a graphic illustration of how damaging this culture has become.

For government officials to assume that every suggestion and proposal is guided by self-interest and every opinion and disagreement has a hidden agenda is poisonous to both business and political discourse.

We need to rebuild the trust between the permanent government structure, the elected government and the people of this country.

If we are to build this country we can only do it in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. The change has to start at the top.

Yours,

have the same small apartment.

He was told he was making his companions look bad because they had set a slow pace.

Victor slowed down and learned how to work at a snail’s pace.

In Miami he then sped up and did a fine job for us then moved on and upwards to another firm and better position.

I have known others from communist run countries. A good friend Slatco from Bulgaria visited us right here in Middle Caicos and he also confirmed the madness of big government. Private people and business over regulated as government replaces private industry until finally government dies.

Remember under Ronald Reagan the “wall” came down and now a free and democrat united Germany out performs the other EU countries.

The moral is clear.

Do not permit government to grow and waste your money and restrict

your opportunities for success.

We are seeing the examples of this returning to haunt the TCI. Government leaders believing they have the right to use up the countries resources for themselves and family.

Our Ministers have returned to running off to attend conferences in non related faraway places while ignoring their duties right here at home.

What do we have in common with New Guinea or Switzerland?

Pay attention my friends.

A justice system that is dead slow is not providing justice. Police who have their hearts in other countries will not work to improve TCI. We need small and efficient government that earns the wages they get from our tax dollars.

Victor’s legacy improved but what about the TCI government of the last 10 years.

What will be their legacy?

Josephine Connolly, MP, Grand Turk

COMMENTARY

WHEN we had an Engineering Office in Miami one of our engineer-draftsman was Victor.

Victor was a very intelligent and well educated engineer. However he was slow. I never met anyone as slow with his work as our Victor.

Victor was born in Russia of Jewish parents. His Russian passport listed his nationality as Jewish, not Russian. However he had never attended temple and neither he nor his parents practiced their religion or celebrated their Jewish heritage. Generations of his family were bred and born in Russia.

His religion matters little to this story or his heritage, but it is interesting how big government treats its citizens.

Victor was permitted to

By David Tapfer immigrate to the USA because the Russians encouraged people of the Jewish faith to leave.

Victor learned a few conversational words of English and off he went, landing in Miami. His first contacts were with Miami residents who could not speak a word of English. Spanish

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was their native tongue and due to the large Spanish speaking population of Dade County they blended in.

Therefore for several hours Victor was just plain lost!

I sat with Victor to ask why he worked so slowly and he readily admitted it was the ethic he learned in Russia.

He explained that under communism everyone worked dead slow. Coming out of engineering school Victor outperformed all his other engineers until they took him aside and explained the facts of big government.

They told him you will not get ahead no matter how fast you work.

Your station in life is set and under communism you are stuck with what government gives you. You will still

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Real PhDs are not for sale Dear Editor, The former Cayman Islands Premier is alleged to have paid $1m for a PhD according to TCI News Now. The article said: “The police and the AntiCorruption Commission in the Cayman Islands are currently investigating allegations that a payment of US$1 million was made to the University College of the Caribbean (UCC) in connection with an honorary doctorate that former Premier McKeeva Bush was due to receive until he was arrested on fraud and corruption charges last December.”

The excerpt here is very much disturbing, and brings shame and amazement when hearing individuals so recklessly using or referring to themselves by the title ‘Dr’, when in essence they are not!

Quite often some of these very same individuals lay claim to having a doctorate or even call themselves a doctor.

It is clear that many people really do not understand what it takes to earn the right to be called a ‘Dr’.

They really do not know

the basics; as real PhDs are surprised at some of those questioned, and more embarrassed by some of the answers given.

So to allay any confusion and embarrassment, this short post provides basic information about the worth and purpose of a PhD And in an attempt to help the uninformed reader, students and laypersons, or even the arrant ‘Dr’ to understand the use and meaning of ‘Dr’ or ‘Doc’.

A Doctor of Philosophy degree, abbreviated PhD, is the highest academic degree anyone can earn.

Because earning a PhD requires extended study and intense intellectual effort, less than 1.5 per cent of the world’s population attains the degree.

Society shows respect for a person who holds a PhD by addressing that person with the title ‘Doctor’, abbreviated as ‘Dr’.

A PhD is the de facto ‘union card’ for an academic, senior management or leadership position.

Although it is possible to obtain an academic position

without a PhD, the chances are very low.

Major universities (and most colleges) require each member of their faculty to hold a PhD and to engage in research activities to insure that the faculty has sufficient expertise not only to manage and lead, but to teach advanced courses and to force faculty to remain current in their chosen field.

Also, as important, professors must not be confused as being equal, as they are not.

Anyone, even the janitor can claim to be professor of something, and they are, yes, janitorial services; but they are not Drs as are others, who claim they are.

To earn a PhD one must accomplish two things: master a specific subject completely, and extend the body of knowledge about that subject.

To master a subject, a candidate searches the published literature to find and read everything that has been written about the relevant subject.

Each university establishes

Investigation into Permanent Residency Status Dear Editor, It is obvious there is something inherently wrong with the examination process when persons who do not have command of the English language are able to pass with flying colours enabling them to receive Permanent Residency Status here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

I was told by a reliable source who does not want to be named that the examination answers are in fact for sale and are floating around loosely in Providenciales.

It is deeply discouraging to know that with something as important as permanent residency officials still cannot be honest, always willing to be corrupted for a few dollars.

This is not the only area, of course, we have met countless persons who cannot speak English that are holders of driver’s licences.

To the best of my knowledge the examination is not available in any other language, so how is it then explained, unless there is

gross misconduct afoot.

I am pleading with the powers that be to do a serious investigation into the matter.

Retest if necessary and change the test questions or wording frequently so that it will be fair and a true reflection as to whether or not persons qualify.

Can’t we be honest about anything in this country?

When the British took over

and claimed that there was widespread corruption, I had hoped that we would seek to prove them wrong.

This is a very sad reality.

I hope that the Government and Governor would clean this mess up as a matter of urgency.

Regards, Euwonka Selver, Providenciales

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general guidelines that a student must follow to earn a PhD degree, and each college or department within a university sets specific standards by which it measures mastery of a subject.

Because examinations given as part of a PhD curriculum assess expert knowledge, they are created and evaluated by a committee of experts, each of whom holds a PhD degree.

The essence of a PhD, the aspect that distinguishes PhD study from other academic work, can be summarised in a single word: research.

To extend knowledge, one must not only explore, investigate, contemplate, but publish.

To complete a PhD, each student must complete requisite doctoral courses, pass a comprehensive examination, develop and get approval for a scholarly research proposal, and then present results from

their research to the review expert faculty committee in a lengthy, formal document called a dissertation (or more popularly referred to as a thesis).

The student must not only then submit their dissertation to the faculty but successfully defend their work, in an oral examination before a PhD panel of judges.

Anyone stating that they are PhD and cannot ascertain these steps is not being honest with you or; the degree is not accredited and is not worth the paper it is printed on.

If someone says to you it took less time to earn a PhD then it took to earn a Masters, then, that too is doubt, or if you speak no Carib, and get a PhD from a Carib University, then, that too is just as doubtful.

Hence it is disingenuous for an honorary (university give-away) PhD to be mischaracterised as being of equal value; and upon use,

should accordingly, say!

The PhD is not for everyone, and it is not easy to get!

If one can stand the test as outlined above, one earns and deserves the rights to be called ‘Dr’.

As a side note and may be surprising, professional licensees such as medical doctors, dentists or lawyers are not PhDs. Despite all warnings, we are proud that we earned PhD degrees and proud of our research accomplishments as in so doing, we have extended our intellectual capabilities.

Suffice to say though, one must choose research because one loves it; as a PhD is not the optimum road to wealth; and most definitely, it is not for sale, not even for a million dollars!

Regards, Dr. Edward Smith, Providenciales

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Smart Entrepreneurship this week

Friday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 21 Friday, May 24

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

Call Shara Bowen on 244-1103 for more details.

Sunday, May 26

 Big South Regatta Join the party and visit South Caicos for the fun that continues straight into Sunday.

Beauty Pageant, Boat races, Concert, Culture Show, Great Food & Big Name Local Entertainers  Danny Buoy’s is Provo’s premier live music and sports destination, serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am. It is the perfect place to escape from the heat and hang with friends, all in smoke free airconditioned comfort. Happy Hour specials from 4-7pm MondaySaturday  Get into the weekend mood with the intense and electrifying Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7pm. Free for fitness members, $12 for non-members.

Visit www.gracewaysports.com for more information or call 4426349.

 Craig Archibold gets the party started at the Regent Palms from 7pm on Friday nights with the sound of classic Caribbean and Motown tunes. Call 946-8666 for details

Saturday, May 25  If you are looking for a serene and relaxed way of starting your weekend, bring your yoga mat at Graceway Sports Centre every Saturday at 9am and let David Bowen lead you into the wonderful world of yoga! Amazing fees for an amazing class! More info at 442-6348.  Mums and Tots Dance Party classes are held every Saturday at Graceway Sports Centre for mothers and their little ones.

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

Children have fun learning movement basics to fun music and mums get a light exercise while

 Animal Welfare Committee Fundraiser The newly formed Turks and Caicos Animal Welfare Committee would like to invite you to attend a fundraising event to raise money and support for a long term and sustainable stray dog control programme. Please join us on May 26th at Somewhere...Cafe and Lounge. for fun for all the family.

There will be great food, drinks, activities for the kids, live auction, silent auction, live music provided

by Bowen Arrow, DJ, water sports, a raffle and many other great surprises. The party starts at noon and goes on until whenever.

Monday, May 27  National Heroes Day

Tuesday, May 28  Every Tuesday - sweet fingers at Horse Eye Jacks' Fish House & Real Beach Bar Fun starts from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Come out for the best in classic rock, blues and R&B music on the island.

Protect your business data from viruses ENTREPRENEURS, in order to stay healthy in a computer virus world, there are several steps to take.

First, be careful with all email. If you use Outlook or Outlook Express, turn off the scripting feature. Make sure that antivirus software checks all of you incoming and outgoing email, and don't open an email with attachments unless you know for sure who sent it to you and why.

It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Viruses and worms will attach themselves to your address book and replicate themselves by sending copies of themselves to everyone you know and commonly email.

Keep the antivirus software up to date. There are many good programs out there to stop viruses. McAfee's, Norton, AVG and others work well.

But, you need to keep them up to date.

Most antivirus programmes allow you to go to their web site and download updates on a regular basis.

Some of them in fact can even be set to do the downloading and updating for you automatically on a regular basis.

Viruses change all the time and the updates are set for the new viruses to keep you safe so be sure to update.

Switch to software that is not as commonly used.

Microsoft is the biggest target out there for hackers.

Also, if you switch to another browser, Netscape Navigator or Firefox for example, you will avoid some virus problems.

Switching from Outlook to something like Thunderbird or Calypso for your email or using web based email like Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail from Microsoft, which keeps the email storage away from your computer and also includes virus checking software is worth considering.

Use a firewall. Windows XP comes with a built in firewall. A firewall can be your first line of

By Sophia Thomas

Business Consultant and Trainer

defense against computer viruses.

Going on the Internet without a firewall is like lifting a hot pot with your bare hands.

Get in the habit of backing up your system on a regular basis so that if you are hit by a virus, your data is not permanently lost. Buy a CD or DVD burner if you don't have one already, or a portable external hard drive. You'll have a good backup copy of it handy and ready to reinstall. At the very least, email files that you cannot replace, to a friend to keep for you or to a free web based email account for storage.

Most of all use common sense when you surf. If you don't know someone, be leery of accepting the files they might want to transfer to you. If you want to download software from a site make sure that the site has proper security protocol.

Read the instructions. Don't just automatically click from reflex.

The brain you have is much smarter than your computer, but you have to use it properly.

For further information you can contact me at telephone number 231-2486 or email fenelonempowerment@yahoo.com

autism awareness Spectrum of hope – By Nicole Cox

Curiouser and Curiouser Part Three

 POINT GRACE presents Native Cuisine Night with music by local artist Correy Forbes. Satisfy that longing for native food in an elegant setting, accompanied by live local music.

Friday, May 31  Annual Jadot Cup & Dinner May 31st @ Opus Restaurant @ 6:30pm Sign up for this event at the Wine Cellar, Leeward Hwy. Seating is limited For query email info@ winecellar.tc A great day of golf, drinks and lots of prizes. All money raised will go to support the Turks & Caicos Aids Awareness Foundation For more information contact 331-9602 / 946-5991

Got an event you wish to advertise?

Call us on 946 4664 or email tcweeklynews@gmail.com for a free listing.

THIS week we conclude our look at Dr. Larry Silva’s ‘Is It a Learning Disability or Inattentive ADD/ADHD?’, where the problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to Inattentive Type ADHD is reviewed.

Sometimes learning disabilities are overlooked, but how to tell what's behind the symptoms?

What do these two stories show?

Both women had organization and time-planning problems.

Jane’s problems were secondary to inattentive-type ADHD. She responded beautifully to a stimulant medication.

Jessica, on the other hand, had organizational problems that resulted from learning disabilities.

She needed special-education interventions. Some children or adults have both problems, and require medication and coaching or special-ed services.

Some school professionals are too quick to interpret symptoms

of inattention and problems with executive function (specifically, organization and time planning) as ADHD. In fact, many school-evaluation teams focus on the findings that support an ADHD diagnosis. Your family physician might use these results as evidence for prescribing medication. This is well and good if the medication significantly improves the child’s inattentive symptoms. But what if it doesn’t?

Be aware that symptoms might stem from learning disabilities, which require a different treatment plan.

What about adults?

Say, you’ve been diagnosed with inattentive-type ADHD, take a stimulant, and work with an organizational coach. If these don’t help, chances are, you have a learning disability.

Think back to your school days: Did you struggle with academics?

Do certain “academic” tasks — math on an expense report, say — complicate your career and life? If so, you may benefit

from a special education-focused intervention. It is never too late to get help.

Inattentive ADHD in a Nutshell: • Often fails to give close attention to details, or makes careless mistakes in school or at work • Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly • Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish school work or chores • Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities • Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (homework or filing paperwork) • Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities • Often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli • Often forgetful in daily activities Next week we continue our exploration of the autism spectrum.

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Rebuilding and marketing South Caicos – District Commissioner speaks DISTRICT Commissioner of South Caicos, Yvette Cox is cautiously optimistic that the 2013 budget will include allocations for the district to help in its rebuilding and island rebranding efforts.

Speaking with Weekly News recently about the island’s drive towards establishing itself as more of a tourist destination, Cox said she has communicated with the relevant Ministry that the Dock needs refurbishing.

“We are waiting for the passing of the budget, and we all know the financial constraints nationally, and so we are also depending on developers… to give us some assistance and partner with the government,” Cox said.

She noted that the repair to the dock is one of the island’s greatest needs right now, as it not being fully functional will affect the Regatta

(May 23-28) activities this year to some extent.

Cox said: “South Caicos has a need for resources like schools and so forth; there are areas in South Caicos that need rebuilding, if I had to name one right now since Hurricane Ike it would be the Dock… even this morning (May 18) I got an email from a guest… and he wanted to know whether or not we are having the boat races and the fact that they have blocked the Dock that has affected the Regatta tremendously.

“So I want to say that that is our number one need right now.”

As the island prepares to welcome visitors this weekend and throughout the new week for the Regatta celebrations, Cox is appreciative of the tremendous support from the private sector in making the festival a success over the years.

She named the Caribbean

District Commissioner of South Caicos, Yvette Cox

cruising industry, what was formerly Verandah and Beaches as being very supportive.

“They have been very supportive in our regatta, they have always been supportive from the time from Verandah and even though Verandah is now with Beaches, he still

continues to do what he does and so I am particularly pleased to see what he has done,” Cox said.

As to the economic benefits from the event for the island, the District Commissioner observed that more can still be done to market the island and thus bring in more capital.

She noted: “Of course there is more that needs to be done in the area of tourism, marketing and so forth.

Beaches for example has been our biggest sponsor for the Regatta this year and I understand that Beaches is going to bring in tons of people on Saturday (May 25) for the Regatta and so imagine a 100 people in the islands being able to not just come to the Regatta, but I am sure they are going to shop food, they are going to shop drinks, and it will be nice…”

Cox also pointed out that a new resort will be opening on the island in November, and expressed the hope that this will be incentive enough to bring people back to South Caicos for employment and to live.

She said: “There are activities that would be done too; like kayaking and scuba diving and so forth, and some of those that would attract other tourists.

“But it is good to see the partnership going on - the ferry people for example are partnering with the developers to bring people in.”

The South Caicos Regatta was slated to kick off on May 23 with a parade, while on May 24 the Little Miss Regatta Culture Show was slated to be held, followed by the fashion, talent and comedy show on Saturday, May 25.

The event has received promotion from CNN Caribbean News Network, which, in its report, branded the Regatta as one of the most anticipated events in the TCI for tourists and residents, alike.

The yacht racing segment of the festivities will begin on May 26, followed by a triathlon, kite flying and a gospel extravaganza. (DI)

Proceeds from Crab Fest to go to North and Middle Caicos

BY DAISY HANDFIELD AFTER just two years Middle Caicos Crab Fest is the top event on the island, bringing in hundreds of residents from all over the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This is a time where vendors in the TCI display a number of local delicacies.

On Wednesday president of the 2013 Crab Fest committee, Shane Outten, told the Weekly News that protocol will be slightly different this year, with some of the proceeds generated from this year’s event going strictly towards initiatives in North and Middle Caicos.

He said: “This year we’re going to go out there and do back to school for the primary schools and even down through the year we’re going to do things to give back to the people of North and Middle Caicos.

“Not that the old folks in North and Middle Caicos are ignored but they don’t have anything left over in the Government pot at the end of the year.

“So we figured we’d have this event and we’d make a donation so that Thanksgiving, Christmas and times like these, they’ll have money for the old folks.”

Outten explained that the purpose of the event is to celebrate the Turks and Caicos Islands culture and what Middle Caicos represents.

He said: “We had in mind to invite bouncing castles and all these things

but we started to talk in one of our meetings about back in the day how we use to have jacks and hopscotch.

“Although some of these games may not be able to be played on the beach things like hopscotch can, so in a way it’s like going back to our roots.

“Some modern games may be there but that is not the focus of the Crab Fest committee.”

When asked about some of the new activities this year, the president noted that a crab dish competition is in the making.

According to him, there has already been a lot of positive feedback from restaurants and the community, some vendors even interested in preparing more than one dish.

Vice president of the 2013 Crab Fest committee, Kevin Bethel, added that unlike many events, this event depends solely on the goodness of the local business community.

He said: “At the beginning of the year we start with zero. We rely on sponsorships and the kind gifts that people donate to make this event possible.”

To get a jump start for this year’s event the president and vice president noted that there will be a Crab Fest pre-party to help generate funds for the official event on Bambarra Beach, Middle Caicos, on June 29.

The pre-party will be on June 1 at Heavin’ Down Rock in Long Bay on Providenciales.

Bahamian singer Elon Moxey performs at Crab Fest 2012 in Middle Caicos Bambarra Beach

Vendor prepares crab soup

Vendors and persons who may be interested in becoming a part of the

Crab Fest committee should contact 245-7357 to secure spots for the

pre-party and the official Crab Fest event.

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fitness Tip 

Dr. Joe LeMoine, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician. He has worked with many international athletes and at many sporting events on the world stage. He currently practices in Providenciales, at Prime Sports Medicine.

Injury in women’s football THE number of females participating in football is growing rapidly.

Unfortunately the number of injuries is as well. Furthermore certain injuries are occurring at a much higher rate in females than males playing soccer.

At a recent sports medicine conference I received and update.

Looking at a typical match an athlete will run about 10 km, will sprint 125 times and enter 147 player-to-player contacts.

It is not surprising that on average there is on average at least one injury per match significant enough to cause the player to miss playing and

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician Dr. Joe LeMoine

or practice time.

If we look at the injuries occurring we can work on solutions to prevent them.

Most of the injuries, in order, involve the ankle, the knee and the head. The majority of the injuries occur in the second half, indicating that player fatigue and fitness may be

playing a role in injury.

Four out of five injuries occur during contact and over half involve foul play. Stricter rule enforcement especially for tackles from behind and elbow to head contact will go a long way to reduce these.

The incidence of concussion occurs twice as often in women and girls than in their male counterparts.

The reason why is not understood.

It is important to understand that no headgear can prevent this injury. The two main recommendations regarding concussion is to reduce the occurrence

by stronger officiating and secondly by education so that coaches, players, trainers and parents recognize the injury and seek medical care to ensure a safe return to sport without re-injury.

Finally, and perhaps most alarming is the incidence of ligament ruptures in the knees. Studies show it is occurring up to ten times more often in females. This injury often requires surgical repair and missing sports from six to twelve months.

The international soccer body, FIFA, recognizes and has come up with a scientifically proven warm up,

entitled 11+ which can reduce the rate of this debilitating injury. It is designed to be used for every practice and game, and can be modified according to the level of the players.

The program is available freely on the Internet and through FIFA, and all coaches should incorporate it into their team preparation.

Sports medicine is more than treating injuries, it is through study, education and research striving to understand and prevent injury, keeping athletes safe and enjoying their sport.

health Tip 

Cranberries Cranberry Apple Crisp Ingredients: • 5 cups tart apples (about 6 medium apples), pared and sliced • 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries • 1/3 cup sugar • ½ cup all-purpose flour • ½ cup brown sugar • 1 tsp cinnamon • ¼ cup butter

Instructions: • 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

• 2. Layer apples and cranberries in pan, sprinkling with sugar as you layer.

• 3. Make topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Work in butter until light and crumbly. Sprinkle topping evenly over apples and cranberries.

• 4. Bake 45 minutes or until apples are tender

Cranberries are among the top foods with proven health benefits, Believe it or not, the Romans were the first known society to use fresh cranberries for medicinal purposes.

Later, in 1578, the herbalist Henry Lyte thoroughly documented the use of cranberries for gout, rheumatoid pain, scurvy, fever, diarrhea, skin wounds, colds, eczema, and various infections.

Drinking cranberry juice can block urinary infections by binding to bacteria so they can’t adhere to cell walls. While women often drink unsweetened cranberry juice to treat an infection, there’s no hard evidence that works.

A compound discovered in cranberries, proanthocyanidine, prevents plaque formation on teeth; mouthwashes containing it are being developed to prevent periodontal disease.

In some people, regular cranberry juice consumption for months can kill the H. pylori bacteria, which can cause stomach cancer and ulcers.

Preliminary research also shows

that drinking cranberry juice daily may increase levels of HDL, or good cholesterol and reduce levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol.

Also, extracts of chemicals in cranberries prevent breast cancer cells from multiplying in a test tube; whether that would work in women is unknown.

Today, cranberries are widely recognized by alternative medicine

for a multitude of complaints.

The health benefits of these little red berries are widely recognized beyond natural medicine.

Cranberries can help your condition.

As a curiosity, the name cranberry comes from "crane berry": before the flower expands, its stem, calyx, and petals look like the neck, head, and bill of a crane.

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GARDENING 

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How does your garden grow

YOUR DIET

ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

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

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

Bananas DID you know that a banana tree is not actually a tree? It is actually the world's largest herb, although, due to its size, it is commonly named a banana tree.

There are more than 70 species and over 300 edible forms of bananas and plantain, from ornamental to dwarf. It is also related to heliconias and travellers palms.

Bananas and plantains grow best in very humid tropical regions and constitute the fourth largest fruit crop of the world.

The plant needs 10 to 15 months to produce a flower stalk.

How it grows: Bananas are fast-growing herbaceous perennials arising from underground rhizomes.

The fleshy stalks formed by upright concentric layers of leaf sheaths constitute the trunks.

The true stem begins as an underground corm which grows upwards, pushing its way out through the centre of the stalk 10 to 15 months after planting, eventually producing the terminal inflorescence which will later bear the fruit.

Each stalk produces one huge flower cluster and then dies. New stalks then grow from the rhizome.

Banana plants are extremely decorative in the garden as they add a tropical feeling to the landscape.

Propagation of bananas is done with rhizomes called suckers or pups.

Best advice: One is advised to plant the banana where it's wind protected, not so much for leaf protection as much as for protection of the entire plant after the banana stalk has appeared.

It is possible that the banana tree could fall down after a good day of wind if not properly protected.

During these last few months of growth, propping should be done to keep the plant from tipping or being

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blown over.

Bananas will grow in most soils but will do better if planted in a rich, well-drained soil. The banana is not tolerant of salty soils.

Irrigation: The large leaves of bananas require a great deal of water. Regular deep watering is an absolute necessity during hot weather.

Do not let plants dry out. You can also spread a thick layer of mulch on the soil to help conserve the humidity.

The fruit quality: Bananas are rich in carbohydrates, vitamin C, A and B, potassium, copper,

magnesium, calcium and iron.

Who is the world’s largest banana producer?

India is the world's largest producer, closely followed by Brazil.

What is the best variety of banana?

The very popular yellow banana, named cavendish, is the banana you see in grocery stores, however plantains, finger bananas and red bananas are also popular varieties.

But if you have a chance to taste the Philippines’ ‘lakatan’ or the ‘gros michel’ I personally find them to have a much better taste.

Stroke awareness

ONE of the many nutritionally related activities being observed this month is Stroke Awareness.

This is of particular concern to many in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) because many persons have either suffered a stroke or know someone who has and now have to deal with the debilitating side effects. This disease has affected people close to me so I have a personal interest in trying to prevent others from having to experience it.

There are many risk factors that increase our chances for experiencing a stroke later in life.

Some of these risks are beyond our control such as being over age 55, being a male, your ethnic group and having a family history of stroke. However, risk factors such as having diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure are totally within our control. Lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, excessively drinking alcohol and being overweight also increase our stroke risk and should be avoided.

So, what exactly is a stroke? It’s a “brain attack” where blood and oxygen flow to other parts of the brain is interrupted either by a blood clot or a tear or rupture in an artery. The brain controls every part of our body so having a stroke may affect our speech, our mobility, our bowel movements, our breathing and even our chewing and swallowing.

It is very common for persons who have suffered a stroke to become malnourished as a side effect simply because they cannot eat the foods with the nutrients needed for good health.

If you have had a stroke or you know someone who has and you think they have a swallowing issue, it is important that they have a consultation with a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess the situation.

Once the diagnosis of dysphagia (inability to swallow) is confirmed, a Dietitian will be able to help the patient get the needed nutrition.

Below is a list of tips that can help a stroke patient if he/she has problems with swallowing: Cut foods into smaller pieces before chewing.

Use a blender or food processor to puree foods to the texture of baby food.

Choose soft foods such as cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, eggs, cottage cheese, applesauce, canned fruits and soups.

Thicken liquids to keep them from going down the wrong pipe.

Sometimes, a feeding tube is needed so that the patient can get the nutrients they need.

For more tips on how you can help someone recover from a stroke, please contact me on 242-3978 to make an appointment.

ACCU Medical Nutrition is based at Provo Plaza (old Pizza Pizza Building) No. 5, Providenciales.

Call 946 8308, 242 3978 or 442 3978.

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Gang war fears rise in the Bahamas ASSISTANT Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson said officers are doing all they can to lessen retaliation killings after rumours of gang wars started to spread.

According to sources, the war began after the alleged leader of the “Fire N Theft gang”, Julian “Heads” Collie, was gunned down in a hail of bullets last month.

The latest retaliation killing occurred Sunday afternoon when 28-year-old Marty Knowles and 17-year-old Frederick Telusma were gunned down outside their homes.

Police say Knowles was standing

outside his home when he was shot multiple times about the body by a group of men in a white coloured Dodge Ram truck.

Knowles reportedly ran east to his neighbour’s house and called out to him for help. When Frederick Telusma went outside to see what was going on, he was shot in the chest.

Sources say after he fell on the porch, one of the men stood over him and shot him in the eye and the side of the head – similar to the way in which Julian Collie was killed.

Police recovered 35 spent cartridges at the scene from multiple

weapons, including a .9mm and a .40.

A short while later, police received information that three men were shot off Kemp Road.

Police say the men were sitting outside a business establishment on Mt. Pleasant Avenue with others, when they were approached and shot multiple times by a group of men who fled the area in a white Dodge Ram truck.

The three men — ages, 56, 37 and 27 – were taken to hospital in a private vehicle. They were detained and are now reported to be in serious, but stable condition.

Barbados courts “in a crisis” says new Bar Association head

Owen Arthur has given 40 years of his life to the Barbados Labour Party.

Owen Arthur will not contest another general election FORMER Prime Minister Owen Seymour Arthur is bowing out of elective politics.

The most senior member of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) told the monthly meeting of the party’s Christ Church West branch Sunday evening that, having given 40 years of his life to the 75-year-old party, he would not be contesting another general election.

“The time comes in a person’s life when they have to go on. I have already told the leadership of the party, as I have already told the members of the branch in St Peter, that I would not be contesting another election as a candidate. I really will not,” he told the gathering at the Wotton Resource Centre in Christ Church.

He said, however, he would always be there for the BLP, and would continue to serve it, but assured anyone in doubt about his plans that he did not intend “to go on and go on like Old Man River”.

The courts of Barbados are “in a crisis”.

And new president of the Bar Association, Barry Gale, QC, who says so, wants to find a shortterm resolution designed at finally speeding up the wheels of justice.

He also wants to get rid of the bad apples in the country’s legal fraternity.

Gale, 59, was voted into the top spot on Saturday after the Bar’s annual general meeting at Amaryllis Beach Resort.

“The courts are really in a crisis, and we need a solution quickly.

Things have to change in the short term,” he told the SUNDAY SUN. Gale said his first order of business would be to start dialogue with all the main players involved in the administration of justice in Barbados.

“My main goal to foster good relationships and increase the image of the Bar, and the way lawyers are perceived by the public,” he said.

(Barbados Nation)

Bajan clergyman charged with indecent assault A 58-YEAR-old gospel-singing clergyman was released on $5 000 bail last week when he appeared in court on an indecent assault charge.

Vincent Anthony “Tony” Lowe of St James, left the District “A” Magistrates’ Court after facing the indictable charge before Magistrate Michelle Weekes.

He was not required to plead to the charge that sometime between January 1, 2011 and March 8 this year, he indecently assaulted a female from St Peter.

Prosecutor, Sergeant Ainsley Grainger, did not object to bail, but asked the magistrate to impose certain restrictions.

Lowe surrendered his passport to the court.

The matter was adjourned until Thursday to be heard at the District “E” Magistrates’ Court in Holetown, St James.

Lowe, a popular gospel singer, has appeared at major local and Caribbean music events and also hosted a local radio programme.

He also ran the Prayer Palace

Vincent Lowe is accused of indecently assaulting a female between January 1st and March 8th in 2011.

Ministry on Cheapside, Bridgetown, which provided breakfast, prayer and counselling. (Barbados Nation)

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World Bank says Caribbean to be among areas dominating global investment A NEW World Bank report predicts that in less than a generation, the Caribbean will be among developing countries dominating global saving and investment.

The World Bank’s Global Development Horizons (GDH) report says that by 2030, half the global stock of capital, totaling US$158 trillion (in 2010 dollars), will reside in the developing world, compared to less than one-third today, with countries in East Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean accounting for the largest shares.

The report explores patterns of investment, saving and capital flows as they are likely to evolve over the next two decades.

Titled “Capital for the Future: Saving and Investment in an Interdependent World”, GDH

projects developing countries’ share in global investment to triple by 2030 to three-fifths, from one-fifth in 2000.

The report says productivity catch-up, increasing integration into global markets, sound macroeconomic policies, and improved education and health are helping to speed growth “and create massive investment opportunities, which, in turn, are spurring a shift in global economic weight to developing countries.”

It says although demographics will play a “positive role, as dependency ratios are projected to fall through 2025,” financial market development in Latin America and the Caribbean, which reduces precautionary saving, and a moderation in economic growth “will play a counterbalancing role.”

McLaughlin becomes new Cayman Islands premier THE Progressives (PPM) emerged from this past Wednesday’s general elections as the party to take the reins of government for the next four years, following an impressive take of nine of the 18 seats that were in play.

This means that Alden McLaughlin relinquishes his role as opposition leader and will take his place as the next premier of the Cayman Islands.

Mr McLaughlin prepares to take charge of the country some six months after his third no confidence motion in the United Democratic Party (UDP) government, succeeded in having McKeeva Bush removed as premier, following his arrest on various allegations of theft and corruption. The then opposition leader was supported by five of Mr Bush’s legislative colleagues, who broke away from the party and subsequently became the interim government that operated for some five months up to Wednesday’s elections.

A widely held view that the elections would throw up “a coalition government” because none of the contending political groups would get a clear majority of seats, has been dispelled with the PPM in pole position to choose from among two independents and three Coalition for Cayman (C4C) winners to form a government.

The Progressives had stated throughout the campaign that they would not work with the UDP and its embattled leader McKeeva Bush to form a government.

Hon Alden McLaughlin led the Progressives to victory at Wednesday’s polls and will become the next premier of the Cayman Islands.

The Progressives made a clean sweep of Bodden Town, taking home newcomers Wayne Panton and Alva Suckoo and returning old hands Anthony Eden and Osbourne Bodden. Mr Eden posted a particularly impressive showing, garnering 1,781 votes, or 49.57 per cent of those cast, to second place Mr Bodden’s 1,615 votes (44.95 per cent).

In George Town, the party also outpaced its main contenders, with veteran politician Kurt Tibbetts racking up 2,470 votes (41.92 per cent).

Opposition leader Alden McLaughlin came in third in George Town with 2,145 votes (36.45 per cent) and newcomers Marco Archer (2,085 votes/35.39) and Joseph Hew (1,940/32.93 percent) made up the rest of the PPM slate as the fourth and sixth elected members of the district, respectively.

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IMF: UK ‘long way from recovery’

Insects may be food of the future, says UN

THE UK economy is still a long way from “a strong and sustainable recovery”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

In its concluding statement on its mission to the UK, the IMF said austerity measures were acting as a drag on the economy.

The government could do more to offset the negative impact of austerity with infrastructure spending, it said.

George Osborne said the UK would not “duck its economic challenges”.

The IMF acknowledged that the UK’s austerity programme had earned the government international credibility.

But speaking at a press conference in London, its deputy managing director, David Lipton, said the view of the IMF was that the UK should consider slowing the pace of cuts.

“It would be, in our view, useful for the economy for infrastructure and other measures to be brought forward to reduce the drag of

HUNGRY? How about a barbecued beetle, a grilled grub, a caterpillar kebab or some tasty baked bees? If none of the aforementioned tempts your tastebuds, a tangy wasp and ant cook-up might do the trick, or maybe you’ll spring for a grasshopper, locust and cricket stew.

Before we go any further, we should point out that we’re not kidding. Neither are the authors of a study by the Forestry Department of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), who say that Western consumers should open their minds (and apparently their mouths) to eating what they say may be the food of the future.

Despite the widespread aversion by people in the West to eating things they’d rather swat, the study maintains that insects are an environmentally-friendly food source that could also help in the battle against obesity.

According to the report, “Insects are everywhere and they reproduce quickly, and they have high growth and feed conversion rates and a low environmental footprint.”

Over 1,900 species of insects are eaten around the world, mainly in Africa and Asia, and the report found the bugs most commonly consumed by humans were beetles (31 percent), caterpillars (18 percent) and bees, wasps and ants (14 percent),

austerity measures... and provide more support for the economy,” he said, in response to questions from journalists.

He said the IMF’s recommendations did not involve the government spending more over the medium term.

“The recommendations we have made today are fiscally neutral,” he said.

“We’re suggesting that within the multi-year medium-term framework that the government has laid out that it should advance infrastructure spending to provide more support for the economy.

“But that said... one has to evaluate the impact on policies on the economy as you go so whether the present medium-term framework turns out to be an appropriate one when measured next year or the year after remains to be seen.”

However he admitted there was “no single silver bullet” for the UK’s economic problems.

followed by grasshoppers, locusts and crickets (13 percent).

The study found that the insects with the most potential were the larvae of the black soldier fly, the common housefly and the yellow mealworm.

FAO forest economics director Eva Mueller, addressing a press conference in Rome, said “The main message is really, ‘eat insects’.

“Insects are abundant and they are a valuable source of protein and minerals,” she informed, adding “Two billion people - a third of

the world’s population - are already eating insects because they are delicious and nutritious.”

Mueller went on to say that some restaurants in Europe are already offering insect-based dishes, billing them as exotic delicacies.

“Beetles, grasshoppers and other insects... are now showing up on the menus of some restaurants in some European capitals,” the FAO expert said, while displaying slides of crickets decorating desserts in highend restaurants.

Brutal, fatal cleaver assault in London called a terrorist attack

Morales remains popular among poor and indigenous Bolivians.

Bolivia: New law backs President Evo Morales third term BOLIVIA has passed a controversial law which paves the way for President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time.

The Bolivian constitution states that presidents can only serve two terms.

But Bolivia’s highest court ruled last month that, because the constitution was changed during Mr Morales’ first four years, that term did not count.

Opposition politicians say that the law is unconstitutional and that they will try to get it overturned.

The law was signed by Bolivia’s Vice President, Alvaro Garcia Linera, as Mr Morales is out of the country.

“He has the constitutional right to choose to be re-elected,” Mr Garcia Linera said in Bolivia’s main city, La Paz. Mr Morales became Bolivia’s first indigenous president in 2006.

He was re-elected by a landslide in

According to the FAO forest economics director, one-third of the world’s population are already eating bugs because they are “delicious and nutritious”. (Credit:etsy.com)

2009, after changing the constitution.

But the country’s highest court, the Constitutional Tribunal, ruled in April that the two-term constitutional rule did not apply to Mr Morales’ initial term because it had taken place before the new constitution came into effect.

Opposition politicians have however pointed out that, under the previous constitution, only one reelection was allowed as well.

Mr Morales still enjoys strong support among poor and indigenous Bolivians.

New elections are due next year, but the president has not said whether he intends to run again.

Political analyst Maria Teresa Zegada told El Pais newspaper that “it is clear that the will of the MAS (Movement Towards Socialism, Bolivia’s governing party) is to remain in power and opt for the reelection of Evo Morales”.

THEY first hit the man, thought to be a British soldier, with a car in broad daylight. Then the two attackers hacked him to death and dumped his body in the middle of a southeastern London road.

As the victim -- dressed in what appeared to be a T-shirt for Help for Heroes, a charity that helps military veterans -- lay prone, one of the two attackers found a camera.

“We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you until you leave us alone,” said a meatcleaver-wielding man with bloody hands, speaking in what seems to be a London accent.

“The only reasons we killed this man ... is because Muslims are dying daily,” he added, in video aired by CNN affiliate ITN. “This British soldier is an eye for an eye, a tooth for tooth.”

One witness, Michael Atlee, described the gruesome, frenzied and ultimately fatal sequence of events Wednesday afternoon as “a bloody mess.”

British Prime David Cameron called it a terrorist attack.

“We will never buckle to terror,”

One of the two suspected attackers with the murder weapon.

Cameron wrote on Twitter. “We have seen terrorism on the streets of Britain before, and we have always stood against it,” she said.

“Despicable acts like this will not go unpunished.”

A witness, who identified himself only as James, told London’s LBC 97.3 radio station that he saw two men standing by the victim, who was on the ground in the British capital’s Woolwich neighborhood.

At first James thought they were trying to help the man. But then he

saw two meat cleavers, like a butcher would have.

“They were hacking at this poor guy, literally,” he told the radio station, as if they were trying to remove his organs.

“These two guys were crazed.

They were just not there. They were just animals.”

Afterward, the men appeared to want to be filmed, with one of the attackers going over to a bus and asking people to take photos of him as if he wanted to be on TV.

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Spotlight on Salt Cay

Sailing with Captain James Simmons

By Candy Herwin

CAPTAIN James Simmons was born on Salt Cay on the 24th November, 1914 nearly three months after Germany had plunged Europe into the Great War. His father was Emmanuel Simmons, a carpenter, mason, skilled boatman and licensed boat pilot. His mother was an organist of the Baptist church and music teacher to several children.

During this era, the Turks and Caicos was still a Dependency of British Colonial Jamaica and salt raking remained the principle industry of the Turks Islands. The Harriots, Morgans, Malcolms and Frith Brothers were well known salt merchants and employed the men as salt rakers, stackers, cart makers and sometimes boat pilots.

Meanwhile, men like James Simmons were fighting to make a living. They were hard working, no nonsense individuals that were taught from an early age about the dangers of the ocean, coral reefs, trade winds and tides.

As an only child, James enjoyed

the company of his father Emmanuel Simmons, nicknamed ‘Uncle Manuel’ by his friends and peers. James spent many hours as a boy watching these men build boats as they gathered and stripped wood to create sturdy sloops and lighters that transported the salt out to the cargo ships.

He listened to their banter about travels between the islands, mail boats, steamers, general dock life, mishaps and mayhem. He particularly enjoyed the stories about piloting boats, rough seas, clever maneuver’s and rivalry of the pilot crews as they vied for jobs with foreign vessels.

James remembered that there were four key pilots during his youth, a profession that was considered well respected but dangerous.

“Sometimes,” he said, “ the pilots would go many miles out to sea, racing each other to find the ships and get work guiding the salt ships back to anchor and often, all the way down to South Caicos.”

“Many a time, the men would rush down to the wind machines, high up in the air” said James “and climb up

inside to watch for the ships on the horizon,” he continued.

His father was in fact, pilot of the ‘Lloyd George’ which he helped build. She was owned by salt merchant Howard Harriot whom James recalled was a crotchety man called ‘Old Skipper.’

The ‘Lloyd George’ was named after the British Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer during World War One. The other skilled pilots were James Misick, Bob Mullins and Lambeth Symmer. James Misick was captain of the government yachts: ‘President Ford’ and ‘Princess Pat’ and his own boat was named the ‘Endeavor,’ which could outrace any participants in the local Regatta. Perhaps for this reason the ‘Endeavor’ was often used as a ‘stake’ boat by the Governor and visiting dignitaries.

And so a lifetime of living by and on the ocean, surrounded by skilled carpenters, sailors and boat builders inspired Captain James Simmons to build model sloops and race them in the Grand Turk ponds with another fellow called Alfred Grant. They

built their first racing sloop in 1945.

“So many people came out to look, with all the flags up…. it was a pretty site,” said James, “Later we moved the races to North Creek, which was a new thing to do, I was scared of shark but we went ahead and raced thirteen boats, watched by a huge crowd.”

James raced a slim lined boat that he built and named “The Nadia” which came in first. Hardly surprising, the meaning of the name ‘Nadia’ in Egyptian is “the one chosen by God!.”

“They were wonderful times”, said James Simmons, “wonderful times!”

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A wide variety of popularly known Turks and Caicos Islands dishes

Champions for Christ host second annual food fair CHAMPIONS for Christ International School of Excellence, on Thursday, continued their efforts to embrace different cultures by hosting their second annual food and cultural extravaganza.

During the event, students briefly made presentations on nine of the different nationalities that were present among their peers.

Principal of the school, Allevia Butterfield Chan-Jon-Chu, noted that although only its second year, the event was very promising.

She said: “It’s always great and we always look forward to it. The students are excited and so are the parents and the community supporting us.”

Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and the Philippines were amongst the nine countries whose cultures were showcased.

The principal added that next year the school will consider incorporating a few more countries.

There were also displays on the school walls, demonstrating what each country represented.

But the most anticipated part of the event was the food tasting portion, where parents and invited guests tasted the different dishes prepared by the parents of the students. (DAISY HANDFIELD)

Parents, teachers and students enjoying the cultural dishes

Delicious dishes from the Philippines

Local chef shares talent with youngsters at youth centre SOME 20 students got the opportunity to fulfil their cooking dreams by beginning a six-week

culinary arts programme at the Edward Gartland Youth Centre.

On Monday officials from the

Clement Howell student assists the chef with preparing the fritters

Youth Centre brought in a local chef to train the students on cooking ethics and the basics to get their

career started.

To start off the event TV personality from Crackpot Kitchen, Chef Nik, gave the students a mini quiz to test their skills and knowledge of the kitchen.

They also did a theory and a practical involving kitchen sanitisation and details of the utensils used in the kitchen.

The most exciting part of the event for the students was helping Chef Nik create an island delicacy.

He said: “I showed them how to make a Turks and Caicos Islands dish which I call ‘Chef Nik’s Conchconchy fritters’ with a twist.”

Chef Nik noted that not only was this learning experience for the students but it was also an opportunity for them to get involved in something positive and to stay away from crime and violence.

The chef emphasised that this was not it and that he and his team at Crackpot Kitchen will be more involved in the community during the next few months.

“This is just the beginning of

Crackpot Kitchen giving back to the community.

“We will be visiting the orphanage in Providenciales on June 22, catering to the children there with a special grill out and clean-up day.

“We want to do this on a monthly basis.”

Director of the youth centre, Roxann Wake-Forbes, commented that seeing the members getting involved in the programme was wonderful to observe.

She said: “Chef Nik was able to hold their attention and was creative in his way of teaching.

“We look forward to welcoming Chef Nik again and cannot wait to see what he has planned.”

Program manager Johnna Messam, stated that it was great to see such a strong turnout.

“We are looking forward to seeing the progress of our members over the next five weeks,” she said.

The event is scheduled every Monday for consecutive weeks.

(DAISY HANDFIELD)

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Iris Stubbs Primary showcase their musical talents

Grace Bay Foundation visits South Caicos STUDENTS at Iris Stubbs Primary School, last Saturday, received a visit from one of their major corporate benefactors, the Grace Bay Foundation.

Members of the foundation took supplies to the South Caicos school, and were entertained by the musical talents of some of the

grades four and six students in return.

Nikheel Advani, head of the Grace Bay Resorts, encouraged the students to pursue their dreams and assured them of the foundation’s support.

Another active member of the foundation and South Caicos native,

Dr. Carlton Mills, reiterated similar sentiments.

“We care about you,” he told the students.

He urged the students to do well academically and take advantage of the foundation’s support.

Mills also mentioned possible employment opportunities available

for students, as a means of further encouragement to pursue academic success.

The school’s vice principal, Beverly Malcolm, thanked the foundation for their commitment in supporting the school and students over the years.

District Commissioner for

South Caicos, Yvette Cox, echoed similar sentiments and highlighted the impact of the business community’s support to the island.

Iris Stubbs Primary School is one of the schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands that the foundation has adopted.

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Pitt: I was on drugs, ‘wasting my life’ during marriage to Jennifer Aniston IN a new, revealing Esquire magazine interview, Brad Pitt admits that his marriage to Jennifer Aniston was full of “drug damage.”

The 49-year-old actor, who has been with partner Angelina Jolie since 2005, told the mag he was “wasting his life” while married to the beloved “Friends” actress.

“For a long time I thought I

did too much damage — drug damage,” Pitt, 49, said. “I was a bit of a drifter. A guy who felt he grew up in something of a vacuum and wanted to see things, wanted to be inspired.

I followed that other thing. I spent years f--king off.

“But then I got burnt out and felt that I was wasting my opportunity,” he added. “It was a conscious change.”

“This was about a decade ago,” he said, about the decision to change his life. “It was an epiphany.”

Pitt and Jolie, 37, started their romance in 2005 after meeting on set of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” while he was in the middle of divorcing Aniston, 44. The two had been together for seven years.

The “World War Z” star

says life with Jolie and their brood of six kids is exactly what he wanted.

“I always thought that if I wanted to do a family, I wanted to do it big,” he said.

“I have a handful of close friends and I have my family and I haven’t known life to be any happier. I’m making things.

I just haven’t known life to be any happier.” (NYDailynews)

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were together for seven years.

The book sold for a record breaking £150,000.

Record price for rare illustrated Harry Potter book A RARE first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, with annotations and drawings by author JK Rowling, has sold for a record price.

After a bidding war between two buyers the book sold for £150,000, a new record for a printed book by Rowling.

It was part of a sale of annotated first edition books by 50 UK and Commonwealth writers.

The sale raised a total of £439,200 for English PEN, which campaigns for freedom of expression.

“The sale room fell silent as two determined bidders vied for the prized edition,” said a spokesperson for Sotheby’s in London.

“Bidding leapt in increments of up to £25,000 and the hammer finally fell, to a round of applause, on a £150,000 telephone bid.”

Osbourne, who last appeared on the show in 2007, will join Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh.

The X Factor: Sharon Osbourne returns in 2013 SHARON Osbourne is to return to The X Factor as a judge for the new series in 2013.

Osbourne, who last appeared on the show in 2007, will join Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger and Louis Walsh.

Dermot O’Leary will continue as a presenter for the ITV show.

Speaking of her return Sharon Osbourne said: “I

can’t wait to give Gary Barlow a big hug, sit next to the gorgeous Nicole, and of course throw water on dear Louis. Yay!” Last year’s series had some of the lowest ratings since the show began nine years ago.

However, Simon Cowell has promised to change some parts of the next X Factor series.

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Hilton signs with Cash Money Records

T&T Soca star Kes and his band joined Jamaican Konshens in the studios for the CPL theme song.

Kes and Konshens sign CPL official anthem CARIBBEAN Premiere League (CPL) has launched what has been termed an official anthem for the inaugural tournament set to begin in late July.

The CPL has described “How We Play” as a dance song that promises to have T20 cricket fans jumping Caribbean-style.

The song was written and produced by Trinidad and Tobago’s Marlon Chen of MRI and Precision Productions and features leading Trinidad soca

artiste, Kes, and Jamaican reggae star Konshens.

“When it comes to West Indies cricket, everyone rallies round. Whether it’s on the pitch, in the stands, on the stage or watching TV, and the Caribbean Premier League will take the game to a whole new level,” said CPL CEO Damien O’Donohoe.

“It’s much more than a sport, it’s an amazing party experience where everyone comes to play, and ‘How We Play’ embodies that.”

“Correspondances” was performed in January to celebrate Dutilleux’s birthday.

Dutilleux, French composer, dies aged 97 HENRI Dutilleux, one of France’s leading modern composers, has died in Paris aged 97, his family has confirmed.

Born in Angers in 1916, he was a prolific composer of predominantly instrumental works, including symphonies and orchestral pieces.

His latest work, “Correspondances”, was recorded for the first time in January this year to celebrate his birthday.

Radio 3’s Tom Service said he composed music of “amazing sensual power”.

“Dutilleux’s exquisite catalogue of pieces is becoming, rightly, ever more popular with performers and listeners all over the world,” he added.

Composer Laurent Petitgirard said his compatriot had been “one of the very rare contemporary composers” whose work entered the classical repertoire in his lifetime.

Dutilleux attended the Paris Conservatoire in the mid-1930s, studying under the composers Henri Paul Busser and Maurice Emmanuel.

EVER wonder what became of Paris Hilton’s music career?

Well the 32-year-old socialite has now signed to Cash Money Records and will release music alongside labelmates Nicki Minaj, Drake and Lil Wayne, reports MTV News.

Hilton’s self-titled debut was released in 2006 and the vixen said to Showbiz 411 she hopes to have a follow up soon with Cash Money, adding that it would feature multiple hip-hop acts.

“This is a lot different than my first album,” she described. “It’s really going to be house music.”

Label reps confirmed Hilton is the newest member to their musical family although her rep indicated that it’s not a solid deal as of yet: “Paris Hilton is in talks with a number of record labels right now but we can’t

confirm anything. When a deal is finalized we will make an official announcement.”

Birdman of Young Money Cash Money Billionaires tweeted Wednesday, “Welcome @ParisHilton to tha Family. RichgangRichgirl.

YMCMB.” Shortly after, Hilton posted a music video on Twitter for the song with Wayne called “Last Night,” which was released last year.

“Love this song I recorded with @LilTunechi,” she wrote. “Love Lil Wayne, he is so amazing! Can’t wait for our new song! #I(heart) YMCMB” The starlet confirmed what her rep seems to be denying, that her long standing relationship with Cash Money is now turning into an actual musical venture.

Birdman indicated that while some other acts may not be signed to the label they still

Paris Hilton says she has joined Cash Money Records, home to such hip-hop acts as Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Drake.

collaborate to put out projects.

“We have other artists like Future, who is not signed to us but a part of us,” he explained to RapFix. “A lot of business

we do don’t necessarily have to be about money, it’s about relationships and this is about people that we have relationships with.”

Pattinson spotted packing belongings and moving out of Stewart’s home amid split rumors BREAKING up is hard to do.

Robert Pattinson was spotted driving away from Kristen Stewart’s Los Feliz area home Sunday with a truck full of his belongings, as well as the couple’s shared dogs.

Pattinson was seen in his red Chevy pickup truck filled to the brim with clothes, bikes and suitcases, in a photo captured by X17 Online.

The on-again-off-again pair

have reportedly called it quits over a recent disagreement of the 27-year-old actor not showing up to a birthday party thrown by Stewart, 23.

“Kristen totally went out of her way to make Rob’s birthday super special,” a source told Hollywood Life.

“She invited friends over to go swimming and just hang out for the late afternoon and evening. At the last minute, Rob said

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were once Hollywood’s sweethearts.

he didn’t want to make his birthday a big deal and said

he was just going to hang with the guys.”

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Applications must be submitted to

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• Successful applicant should have at least 8 years of kitchen and restaurant experience including • Knowledge of food costing and controls, monthly inventory, • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety, menu planning, managing and scheduling staff, • Plus the knowledge and experience of worldwide pastries, desserts and chocolates ;; This position above requires working long hour’s nights and days public holidays and weekends ;; Salary range based on experience

For more information on job descriptions, please contact on 649-231-1689 Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status

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May 25 - 31, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MAM CLEANING SERVICES Is looking to fill the following positions:

3 housemens 3 housekeepers

1 maintainence person

Salary $5.50 per hour

DEPARTMENT: National Epidemiology and Research Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk.

NEW IMAGE BEAUTY CENTER Is looking for a

Is looking for a

GOVERNMENT VACANCY DEPUTY CHIEF EPIDEMIOLOGIST

MARTIN GRAY/ Y & R CONSTRUCTION

Contact: 347-1030

8266

Labourer Cosmetologist To work 7 days To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 243-3993 8244

contact: 241-4156

8241

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JOB SUMMARY:

To support the Chief of Epidemiology and Research to plan, develop and implement epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU). The incumbent handles the research concerning health effects and risks in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) and appropriately disseminates this information locally, regionally and internationally in order to inform decision making in the health sector.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates disease surveillance activities to reliably collect relevant health status and health service data.

• Analyzes and interprets surveillance data and makes recommendations regarding interventions such as implementation of prevention and control measures.

• Develops and maintains a relevant database.

• Prepares and disseminates monthly reports on health status indicators utilizing available epidemiological data.

• Coordinates outbreak investigation activities.

• Prepares and disseminates communicable disease outbreak reports to the Ministry of Health and CAREC in a timely, manner as requested during the outbreak.

• Conduct s essential health research for TCI. • Designs, conducts, and interprets of epidemiologic studies.

• Analyzes and interprets information about health effects and risks to inform policy and facilitate evidence informed decision making in health in TCI. • Prepares grants to obtain extra-mural funding for health research.

• Participates in meetings/workshops/conferences e.g., health research and scientific meetings at local, regional and international levels as deemed necessary by NERU Chief Epidemiologist.

SURVEILLANCE OFFICER DEPARTMENT: National Epidemiology and Research Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU), manage the collection of data from surveillance/sentinel sites conducts contact tracing and follow-up of specific incidences of communicable disease or outbreaks, and maintain appropriate records to facilitate analysis, interpretation of data, and timely intervention to positively impact public health in TCI.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

;; Develops and maintains appropriate systems for reporting, follow up, and investigation of communicable and other diseases, and events or occurrences of importance to health. ;; Establishes new and maintains existing relationships with all sentinel/reporting sites (public sector and private sector) to facilitate timely and accurate reporting, and information dissemination. ;; Assists with research and disease surveillance activities to facilitate the measurement of health status indicators, and collection of surveillance and health service data. ;; Assists with data entry and management using health and statistical software such as Excel, Epi Info, SPSS, and Stata. ;; Identifies opportunities for improving the quality and timeliness of surveillance systems. ;; Assists health professionals to better understand the importance of reporting and participating in/conducting in-service training with stakeholders as necessary. ;; Conducts surveillance activities at institutions/sites such as ports of entry, schools, and Detention Centre. ;; Assists with preparation and dissemination of communicable disease outbreak reports to the Ministry of Health and CAREC in a timely, manner as requested during the outbreak. ;; Other relevant duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A Master's degree from an accredited university with specialization and thesis in epidemiology followed by at least three years’ experience in the design, conduct, and interpretation of epidemiologic studies, including two years’ experience at the level of Epidemiologist.

OR • A Doctoral degree from an accredited university in an allied health discipline with dissertation in epidemiology followed by at one year experience in the design, conduct and interpretation of epidemiologic studies (preferred).

OR • Physician with a Master's degree from an accredited university with specialization and thesis in epidemiology followed by at least two years’ experience in the design, conduct, and interpretation of epidemiologic studies at the level of Epidemiologist.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Nursing or other allied health discipline from an accredited institution with additional training/specialization in Public Health; a Master's degree in Public Health would be an asset.

A minimum of 3 year experience as a public health practitioner (e.g., surveillance officer, public health nurse, or environmental health officer).

• Experience in working with communicable disease surveillance.

• Experience in outbreak investigation and report dissemination.

• Experience in outbreak investigation and report dissemination.

• Demonstrated presentation skills in professional settings as evidenced by invitations to present at regional and international meetings.

SALARY: T39 – T43 $44,440.00 - $48,000.00

SALARY: T20 – T 25 $24,840.00 - $28,560.00 per annum

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application Procedure

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being Deputy Chief Epidemiology Application. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: Deputy Chief Epidemiology Application clearly marked on the envelopes.

Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

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Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4th. June, 2013.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being Surveillance Officer Application. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: Surveillance Officer Application clearly marked on the envelopes.

Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4th June, 2013.

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May 25 - 31, 2013

STAVANO ROPER

THOMAS HANDFIELD

Is looking for a

Seeks the following:

Labourer

Domestic worker

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

WILFREY & TONY BEAUTY SALON is looking for a

To work 5 days per week salary negotiable.

Contact: 244-0710

8239

contact: 241-3077

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

8254

Hairdresser To work 6 days per week salary $6.00.

Contact: 231-0882

8259

PM INDUSTRIAL GAS LTD. TCI Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

PLANT WORKER & DELIVER DRIVER

Requirements include:

Relevant experience, a clean police record; group 3 drivers license; a successful drug screen; excellent health and mobility allowing for the handling and delivery of heavy cylinders at least a high school diploma; customer service skills; industrial or auto mechanical repair and maintenance experience or knowledge; experience with retail and front-line-sales; working experience and proficiency in QuickBooks; inventory control would also be an asset and at least 1 year experience in proper handling of hazardous materials.

Starting wage of $5.00 per hour Applications comprising a letter, resume, references, police record, drug test etc. should be sent to:

PMI GAS LTD. P.O. Box 1026, Providenciales, South Dock Road. Tel: 649-242-9094

8261

For Sale Was $ 379,000 Now $300,000 USD Three options Available.

One newly built (2007) spacious three bedroom, two bathroom house for sale on Blue Hills Road in private subdivision near to Blue Hills and Thompson Cove beach, three and fifteen minutes walk to churches, downtown Providenciales and Providenciales International Airport.

Further information:

• This spacious affordable, income generating 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom house is located off Blue Hill Road, back of Thompson Cove and fourth road on left after Walking Marine and the third house on the left after turning off Blue Hills Road.

• It is built on 0.25acres of land and on a corner parcel and is distinguished by a surrounding concrete wall and three side and wooden pickle fence on the fourth with one 16ftwide steel/wood gate (wood gate will be changed to steel gate by current owner). This property has hurricane shutters on all windows and is equipped with one 11kw propane generator with 200 lbs propane tank, and Klargester system. It is built out of 8inch concrete block with wood roof and asphalt shingle, with colonial push up windows, single and double design glass doors. The yard is very fruitful with fruit bearing and ediblle trees • All utilities, electricity, telephone, TV and water is underground and through out the subdivision. Excellent community to live in.

Options:

(1) $300,000 USD Cash. Availabe anytime cash is paid into Bank Account (2) 25% down payment balance paid off over 14-28 years interest free (Turks and Caicos Islanders Citizen only. Available Anytime down payment is paid into Bank Account.

(3) Lease or lease to own. Available 1st August 2013.

Serious inquires only, contact 1649-242-3910 or Email.johnnied1@live. com for appointment, ask or address to Jonathan Gardiner.

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SAURICIO MILLS

ROUSSEAUX LOUIS Is looking for a

Is looking for a

NEW STAR BARBER SHOP & SALON Is looking for a

Domestic worker Tile Layer To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 332-1831

8667

To work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

contact: 241-0386

8240

Barber

Salary $225.00 per week.

Contact: 346-3918

8255

Archway Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (“in Voluntary Liquidation”) Registered No. E37078

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Section 133 of the Turks and Caicos Islands Companies Ordinance, that, pursuant to a written resolution of the shareholder of Archway Reinsurance Company, Ltd. (“the Company”), on 24th day of April 2013 it was RESOLVED that the Company be wound-up voluntarily and that a Liquidator (“the Liquidator”) be appointed for the purpose of such winding up.

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors of the Company, which was located at Butterfield Square, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, are required, on or before 13 August 2013, to send their names and addresses with particulars of their debts and claims, to the Liquidator of the Company by e-mail to archwayliquidator@ tciway.tc or by calling 302 351 8435. and, if so required by notice in writing by the Liquidator are, by their Attorney’s or personally, to come in and prove their said debts or claims at such time and place as shall be specified in such notice, or in default thereof they may be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts are proved.

Dated the 24th day of May 2013 Liquidator, Archway Reinsurance Company, Ltd.

Ananda Ltd

job vacancies 4 Store/Warehouse Supervisors

• To take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day • To ensure that all areas of the shop floor are adequately staffed and that customers receive the highest standard of service • Maintaining a presence on the shop floor to assist staff in problem solving and customer service • Motivating staff to fulfill company customer service requirements both through personal example and through individual guidance • Perform the task of financial controller, managing all the books and records for the firm’s suppliers and clients as well as daily sales reporting and balance sheets • Manage all the accounting aspects of the firm, including performing weekly auditing of the sales and expenses performed (and syncing to Quickbooks) • Manage the employees in the departments mentioned above • Manage the inventory along the different locations and take control of transfers throughout

Additional Skills Required:

• Must have at least 7 years experience in the retail industry • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, fluent in

• • • •

French and any other language will be an asset to interact with customers Must know how to operate Business Management System (BMS) Must have management and leadership skills Must have sharp analytical skills and be willing to work at any point of any day to high quoted text responsibilities Salary $1500.00 to $2000.00 as per qualifications

6 Sales Assistants:

• Must be friendly and an outgoing person able to deal with customers on a one-to-one basis • Must be willing to cooperate and work as a joint team with other staff members • Must be computer savvy especially be able to opearate POS systems • Must be willing to learn new ideas • Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and holidays • Knowledge of speaking and writing in different languages always an asset • Must have 3-5 years experience in retail trade • Salary $5.00 per hour

6 Labourers

• Must have 3-5 years experience • Salary $5.00 per hour

CONTACT: Ananda Ltd, P.O Box 1151, Providenciales Tel: 339-4663 e-mail: jobs@anandaltd.com

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CHARLES TIPTON Is looking for a

Is looking for a

Needs 2

Mason Labourer To work 5 days To work 5 days per week salary

PUMP

ATTENDANTS Salary $5.25 per hour, must work on weekends and holidays Please correspond to P.O. Box 477, Providenciales

contact: 941-8185

8221

$7.00 per hour.

BACI RESTAURANT

G & G CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

Contact: 242-0388

Is looking for a

KITCHEN HELPER REQUIRED

Dishwashing/ pot washing, cleaning and some prep work. Must be willing to work days nights weekends and holidays salary $7.00 per hour.

Labourer to work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Contact: 231-6920

8251

Contact: 941-3044

8259

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour must be able to speak and understand English.

contact: 244-4665

Is looking for a

To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 339-1100

BAY BISTRO Is looking for a

Chef Must know QuickBooks.

Must work weekends, holidays and nights Duties: Hiring, training, scheduling and discipline of staff. Salary commensurate with experience

Contact: 432-2355

RBC ROYAL BANK (BAHAMAS) LIMITED

TEVEL GARDINER

Handyman

BEACH BAR LTD.

Cashier

Is looking for a

Carpenter To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 244-7929

BEEN MEP CO. LTD.

8256

EBS

8245

GRANTS TEXACO

May 25 - 31, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Is presently considering applications for:

Manager, Client Care Turks & Caicos Branch

8170

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

ARCHITECT POSITION AVAILABLE

Responsibilities Include: • Managing and leading the establishment and achievement of team sales objectives, and related activities to achieve a high standard of customer care, optimal business retention, profitable growth and productivity.

• Developing relationships and acts as Liaison with service partners to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient operations of the unit.

• Providing ongoing coaching and development of staff, ensuring a high level of employee commitment and capability through focused sales/service management routines.

• Centre for expertise for operational issues of the unit, including UFC checks & balances, cash & custody controls, revenue & expense controls, negotiation of items and fraud.

• Identifyng operational deficiencies and implements steps outlined in ICR (Internal Control Review) to protect shareholders interest.

• Providing professional, attentive and accurate service when dealing with both customers and staff.

Fully qualified Architect required for the following role:

Job Summary • The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the traditional role of a professional Architect.

• This includes detailed architectural design work, planning submissions, preparation of tender documents, construction contract administration, contract cost control and direct liaison with clients, consultants and contractors.

Essential Skills/Experience • RIBA Parts 1-111 Professional Qualification • Fully qualified RIBA/ARB registered Architect.

• Minimum 5 years post-professional qualification experience as Project Architect with direct Client liaison.

• Minimum 5 years experience in contract administration and cost control on JCT contracts.

• Minimum 5 years experience in managing an architectural team.

• A strong background of technical detailing.

• Excellent skills in AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Photoshop, Sketch-up, Excel and Word a pre-requisite.

• Experience in the design and production of presentation and marketing materials including website programming.

Required Skills: Leadership, Coaching, Impact & Influence, Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Communication/ both oral and written, People Management, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Power Point) A competitive compensation package (base salary & bonus) will commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.

Please apply by May 31, 2013 to:

Salary rated according to experience, between $4k & $6k per month.

Interested applicants should contact Mr. C Davies via e-mail by May 24, 2013 with current CV to info@coasttci.com or in writing to the address below.

Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements listed above will be contacted for interview within 5 days of receipt of their application. Only suitably qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders need apply.

Coast Architects, 82 Cherokee Road, PO Box 941, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

AICB Diploma, a college degree in Banking or a related field would be an asset.

5 or more years Banking experience. Demonstrated ability in the area of Customer Service, Operations and Supervision.

8158

Assistant Manager, Recruitment & Employee Development Human Resources Bahamas Regional Office RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited P.O. Box N-7549 Nassau, N.P., Bahamas Via fax: (242) 322-1367 Via email: bahcayjp@rbc.com

8252

May 25 - 31, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Career Opportunities Grace Bay Club is looking for candidates that have the requirements listed along with an outgoing professional manner. They love to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization. Their management style is one that balances a commitment to people and their development with business/financial accountability and delivers an exceptional guest experience.

LOSE 2-3 DRESS SIZES IN 10 MINUTES 21 yr old company looking for self motivated business mind Individuals to share, sell, market health care products that can promote a better lifestyle.

• We need about 30 individuals, business owners who wants to supplement their income.

• Healthy Coffee, Body Reshaping Garments, Skin and Hair, Powerful Anti-oxidants juices.

• Not everyone will be qualified

Pastry Chef

Email: bibi5402ansel@optonline.net 917-754-2731 www.ardysslife.com/ansel An appointment with Ardyss will change your life

Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.

Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship.

Dependable, organized, team player.

Sanitation certificate.

Must read and speak English fluently. Additional languages an asset.

Prepares, bakes, and finishes all breads, breakfast pastries, cookies, and other specified baked goods.

Decorating and plating various pastries and desserts Overseeing kitchen staff Ordering supplies Keeping the kitchen organized

New Style Barber Shop Is looking for

2 Barber To earn a average salary of $225.00 USD per week must be available to work 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.

Belonger preferred.

Contact: 346 3918 or email to edwinhernandez.8@ gmail.com 8255

GOVERNMENT VACANCY ACCOUNTANT GENERAL

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than May 31st 2013

DEPARTMENT: Accountant General’s Department MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance LOCATION: Grand Turk

@ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050 Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758

P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

MAIN ACCOUNTANT MAIN ACCOUNTANT JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted accounting policies and procedures • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met • Prepare financial management reports like balance sheets and profit and loss • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularties • Develop and maintain financial data bases • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses • Able to prepare bank reconciliation • Reconcile credit card statement versus per book • Reconcile daily cash on had and cash per book • Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business industry and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions • Assemble spreadsheets and draw charges and graphs used to illustrate technical reports using computer • Teach and train how to record data to proper account • Teach and train how to update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial transactions • Teach and train how to do bank reconciliation and credit card reconciliation • Verify and reconcile accounts payable transaction and purchase orders and account receivables • Teach and train how to record fixed assets to appropriate account and compute depreciation

JOB SUMMARY: • The incumbent will be responsible for the Treasury Department and its management; sets accounting standards for • Government and prepares Government statutory statements for audit and periodic financial management reports.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversees performance and service delivery standards in the Treasury Department.

• Works with the Management Team to monitor and evaluate financial policies and strategies that impact on the delivery of public services.

• Oversees the provision of general accounting services for the TCI Public Service in collaboration with the Management Team in the Ministry of Finance.

• Manages the Creditors’ Payment Settlement System to ensure good relationships between the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and suppliers/service providers.

• Responsible for the custody, control and disposition of all Government finances through putting in place in place effective financial systems, financial regulations and financial administration.

• Sets accounting standards for Government and supervise their implementation.

• Prepares statutory financial statements and financial management reports.

• Provides impartial, accurate and timely advice to the Permanent Secretary/Finance and Chief Financial Officer on financial policy matters.

• Supervises Treasury Department.

• Represents the Ministry at meetings, conferences and seminars to discuss financial matters facing the Turks and Caicos Island Government.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • A Master’s Degree in financial management and accounting. A professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIPFA, and CPA) would be an asset.

• A minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years, five (5) of which should have been in a senior management position.

SALARY: $80,000.00 per annum Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport Photo page.

Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being Accountant General.

Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: Accountant General clearly marked on the envelopes. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

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Email resumes to: khandfiedl@karammissick. com or telephone: 941-5082/84

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28th May 2013 8207

Jayne Hutcherson is looking for a

Is looking for a

DOMESTIC Painter WORKER To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

Contact: 245-4742

8129

Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

THE SIBONNE BEACH HOTEL

Domestic Worker

For cleaning hotel rooms/ laundry must be able to work weekends and holidays salary $5.50 per hour only Belongers with previous experience need apply

Contact: Sandra MacLeod at 649-946-4203

Is looking for the following persons:

A & M CLEANING

Mills Institute

Is looking to fill the following positions:

is seeking to employ:

Primary School Teacher

With a minimum of 5 years experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education

Finish wood

Labourer

Greenskeeper Domestic worker

Office Assistant

Contact: 242-3256

Contact; 343-3123

Please send resumes to millsinstitute@gmail.com.

No phone calls please.

Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary commensurate with experience.

8106

Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

One Yard man/Labourer One Handyman/Repairman with knowledge of Quickbooks and a minimum qualification of Associate Degree in Business Studies

Quantity Surveyor

PROVO BEVERAGES is looking for a

Labourer

Is required with the following qualifications

8236

Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Must be trustworthy and reliable. Salary $5.00 per hour. Hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Contact: Serge Tuyssuzian at 941-3637 or fax: 649-941-3637

B & M CONSTRUCTION

8160

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Telephone: 231-3163

8184

CEDAR LODGE CAFE

May 25 - 31, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

8231

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• Degree qualified • 10 years of Contractor Quantity Surveying experience • Subcontract management • Cost Control/ Management • Purchasing

• Pricing/ Take off • Project Management • Experience working in the other Caribbean Countries • Contractual claims experience • Contract Administration and Client Liaison

Send inquiries to:

TO DESIGNATED NON FINANCIAL BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

Norstar Group Ltd. P.O. Box 532, Suite 2C, Courtyard Plaza Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Telephone: 649-941-3600/3500 or fax: 649-941-3608

MARTHA BEAUTY SALON AND BOUTIQUE Is looking for a

(Also referred to as Non-Regulated Financial Business)

Pursuant to provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Ordinance 2007 and The Anti-Money Laundering and Prevention of Terrorist Financing Regulations 2010, (The Regulations), the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission makes known its intention to immediately commence registration of all relevant businesses and professions in accordance with Regulations 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28.

Registration is required for; a) A person who by way of business; 1. Provides accountancy or audit services or 2. Acts as a real estate agent b) An independent legal professional c) A high value dealer.

Relevant businesses, who submitted Applications to Register in early 2011 and subsequently, are asked to re-submit their application.

The deadline for the initial registration of existing businesses is 28th June 2013. Subsequent to that deadline new relevant business must register prior to commencement of activities.

Application to Register Applications to Register together with Guidance Notes are available on the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission Website; www.tcifsc.tc Departments → Designated Non Financial Businesses and Professions.

Paper copies of completed applications must be delivered to the Head of Designated Non Financial Businesses and Professions at the Financial Services Commission offices in either Grand Turk or Providenciales.

Further Information Further information may be obtained from The Head of Designated Non Financial Businesses and Professions, Financial Services Commission on (649) 946 5314/ 941 8311 or by email to dnfbp@tcifsc.tc

8176

Seeks to Employ

Professional Painter

The candidate must have the following requirements: • Minimum 10 years experience as a metal framer; • Experienced: Industrial spray painting, finish and trim painting , auto and construction painter; • Willing to work long hours, overnights and weekends.

• Salary range: $7.50 per hour

Cashier

Application must be submitted to: evt@tciway.tc or call 649-946-5414 Deadline: May 31, 2013

Contact: 649-343-6631

Salary $5.00 per hour from 9am-5pm.

8188

PELICAN DESIGNS LTD.

Graphic Designer

Minimum requirements: • Two years of working experience in a lead position as a graphic designer • Experience in sign manufacturing • Advance knowledge in the following software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, estimate pricing software.

• Experience n project supervision and management • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours.

Salary: $400 per week Deadline for submission of applications is May 24th 2013

To: Manager, Pelican Designs Ltd. P.O. Box 579, 21 Elite Plaza, Airport Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: info@pelicandesigns.tc | Fax: (649) 941-8733 And copied to the Labour Department Butterfield Square, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS DOUGLAS MISSICK

Farmer Is looking for a

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 343-1756

KENDALL THOMAS Is looking for a

Is looking for a

Successful candidate will be a PADI MSDT with current membership and insurance, resort operations experience including advanced level instruction, dive accident management, compressor maintenance, equipment and engine maintenance and repair, applicant must be willing to train. STCW95 required and captain’s license preferred.

Domestic Worker/ Housekeeper To work in North Caicos salary $5.00 per hour.

8208

contact: 231-4590

ISLAND HOME BUILDERS

ELITE GAMING LTD.

Is looking for a

Is looking for a

LIVINGSTON LIGHTBOURNE Is looking for a

Domestic

Worker

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 345-1247 or 244-4388 8211

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

3 LaboUrers 3 Dive masters 3 Domestic Workers 2 Masons 3 Gardeners 1 Mechanic 1 Carpenter 8210

Contact: 343-0572

Contact: 941-3112

per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Contact: 343-1984

L.P.S.

NATHANIEL GARDINER

8217

Is looking to hire a

8215

8216

Contact: 946-5273

To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Is looking to fill the following positions:

2 Labourers Sales Clerk 1 Yardman To work 6 days per

week from 7am-2pm.

Salary $5.00 per hour

8213

DIVER

Salary $250.00 per week

TILESETTER

Salary $7.50 per hour

HANDYMAN

Salary $6.00 per hour

DIVER

Salary $250.00 per week

DOMESTIC WORKER

Salary $5.50 per hour

Contact: 346-8896

Joiner/ Roofer To work 5 days per week salary $15.00 per hour.

Contact: 231-2783

Seeking a

sales Person who has:

- Atleast 1 year experience in the sale of Jewelry and Watches - Atleast a college degree of some sort - Fluent in English - Must be customer service orientated - Clean Police Record - Salary given on level of experience Please contact us at royaljewels@ tciway.tc or 649.946.4699

Architectural Coordinator/ Project Managera Seeking an Architectural Coordinator / Project Manager to supervise architectural staff and assume responsibility for construction documents prepared by the staff and sub-consultants for the construction of luxury single family homes, and small commercial projects in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The successful candidate must be able to:

LABOURER

QUALITY SUPERMARKET

Salary $5.50 per hour

E.V. CONTRACTORS

8201

Applicant have minimum of 15 years of relevant architectural and business management experience; 10 years affiliation with RIBA or AIA; Bachelors degree; comprehensive knowledge of building science and architectural design; and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

T.C.I. CENTRAL CONSULTING

DOMESTIC WORKER

Contact David Volkert at 946-4232 or info@provoturtledivers. com Positions available starting June 8, 2013. Please submit applications before June 5, 2013

Providenciales Telephone: 941-7930

contact: 241-4838

Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions:

Starting Salary $380 - $500 per week based on experience and qualifications.

;; Manage multiple project simultaneously ;; Supervise architectural staff and ensure productivity, accuracy, quality ;; Negotiate and acquire service agreements with sub consultants ;;Ensure integration of detail prepared between consultants and inhouse staff ;;Perform site inspections and ensure construction, fittings, and finishes conform to construction documents; materials and finish schedules; and architectural details and working specifications ;;Maintain strong working relationships and seek approvals with TCI planning dept, fire dept, and all local utilities companies. ;;Maintain full responsibility of software licensing; drafting equipment; plotters; and inventory of inks and paper ;;Prepare and maintain construction budgets, cost estimates, and schedules ;;Assist with general management and business development efforts

Contact: Yvon Petit contact: 242-7748 8200

This is a tourism related job and will include all aspects of the company’s daily routine including but not limited to, teaching all levels of instruction, guiding dives, boat and vehicle operations and working the front office. The work schedule will include weekends, public holidays and occasional night dives.

Is looking for a

Labourer Labourer Barmaid To work 6 days To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Qualified PADI/NAUI SCUBA Instructors Needed

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DANZIEL GIBSON

Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary Starts at $5.00 per hour.

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Qualified individuals shall submit resume and work portfolio by June 1, 2013 to:

R.A. Shaw Designs ProjectHouse, Leeward Hwy Providenciales, BWI Fax #:941-4395

8202

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ALBERT HIGGS

LEW & JAN CONSTRUCTION NORTH CAICOS

NORTH CAICOS Is looking for a

is looking for a

Construction Manager

GOVERNMENT VACANCY Labourer

Engineering Degree. 15 years experience. Must be willing to work long hours

DEPARTMENT: Special Needs Unit MINISTRY: Ministry of Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk

contact: 243-7785

JOB SUMMARY: This is a managerial position, which has system wide responsibility for the wellbeing of all persons with special needs within the TCI. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the department and for providing administrative and technical leadership to a team of disability workers and home care providers.

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To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 232-7317

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services on behalf of his clients:

JOB VACANCIES

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reviews, develops and refines policy and legislation for the protection and regulation of the Special Needs Sector.

• Develops and implements a Public Awareness Strategy to sensitize the Community of the issues facing disabled persons.

• Develops a strategic plan for service delivery to meet the needs of clients and community members.

• Oversees work with communities and other stakeholders.

• Ensures the availability of appropriate facilities and programmes for persons with disabilities.

• Monitors and reviews all centers and programmes to ensure compliance with protocols and standards, including client confidentiality at all levels.

• Manages the department’s staff in accordance with Human Resource best practices.

• Provides impartial, accurate and timely advice to the Permanent Secretary on matters pertaining to persons with Special Needs.

• Prepares recurrent and development budget and ensures that the financial and operating performance of the department are in compliance with Financial Instructions.

• Develops bids for resources in light of overall priorities, and allocate resources accordingly.

• Assists in the preparation of Cabinet Papers.

• Supervises the arrangement of workshops for community awareness, Counseling Programmes for clients and their families; and interviews and investigates cases.

• Prepares monthly reports.

• Carries out community group work.

• Visits and monitors centers and programmes to ensure compliance with protocols and standards.

Estel Plumbing LTD. is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Salary start at $5.00 per hours. Interested candidate may contact Estel Plumbing LTD at 241-0397 for further details regarding employment.

The Almendro Bar

is seeking employment for the following:

2) Waitresses

Salary start at $5.00 per hours. Interested candidate may contact The Almendro Bar at 3469728 for further details regarding employment.

Arius Ambroise Joncka is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Salary start at $5.00 per hours. Interested candidate may contact Arius Ambroise Joncka at 342-8360 for further details regarding employment.

Daphne's Variety Store is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Salary start a $800.00 per months. Interested candidate must submit a local Police Records with their application and will be subject to work, five days per week and 6 hours per day.

Applicants who are interested in this position may contact Daphne's Variety Store at 2415443 or email at d18d09d21@hotmail.com.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Social Science, Special Education, Clinical Psychology or a related field.

• Specialized training in the area of Special Needs.

• Eight (8) years experience in the field, of which three (3) years are at a senior management level.

• Experience working with NGOs would be an asset.

• Experience with strategic planning would be desirable.

Ricardo Fulford Contracting is seeking employment for the following:

3) Electricians 1) Painter

Salary is negotiable with Contractor. Interested candidate must produce a clean Police Records, Qualification in Building electronic and two reference letters along with their Resumé. Interested candidate may submit their application through ricardofulford@gmail. com or The Employment Services, downstairs at Labor Department, Sam's Building, Down Town, Providenciales.

SALARY: T49 – T53 $54,000 - $57,600 per annum APPLICATION PROCEDURE: • Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one • preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport • Photo page.

• Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, and Grand Turk • Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line being Director of Special Needs. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: Director of Special Needs clearly marked on the envelopes.

Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Salary is negotiable with employer. Interested candidate must produce a clean Police Records. Persons who interested in these position may contact the owner at 346-8052 for further details regarding employment.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28th May 2013.

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Director Of Special Needs

With the following qualifications:

HO! Meli Bar & Restaurant is seeking employment for the following:

1) Bartender 1) Kitchen Helper 1) Waitress

JBS Salo

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1) Salon Helper

Salary is negotiable with employer. Interested candidate may apply through ricardofulford@ gmail.com.

Note: We at Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services also provide other services on behalf of our clients. Our contact number is 1(649)346-1125 or email us at ricardofulford@gmail.com for further details.

May 25 - 31, 2013

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CARIBBEAN CRUISIN

Hereby acting on behalf of our clients: C & P Welding, Road Side Quality, Provo Repair Cabinet, Williams Construction, Deborah Ewing, Delano Ewing

Is looking for a

Labourer – $5.00 per hour

The Sands at Grace Bay is now accepting applications/resume for the following positions. Only self-driven and highly motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

Sales Clerk – $5.00 per hour

Domestic Worker

Labourer

Painter

8222

– $6-8 per hour

Fax: 649941-8388

8228

Must be willing to work over time. Salary $5.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply. Application deadline is June 1st, 2013.

– $5.00 per hour

Contact: 347-2093

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Bryant’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Is seeking employment for:

2 A/c Technicians Must have Knowledge of Mitsubishi A/c equipment (VRF systems, City Multi systems) & Air cool & water cool chiller systems.

Capable of repairing minor & major brands of equipment.

2 Domestic Worker & 2 Labourers

Applicants must have a minimum of five years experience.

Must be able to understand, speak & write English. All Applicants Must have a valid driver’s license. Salary based on experience.

1 Maintenance Helper

Please fax or email resume to Fax: 946-4283 Email: bac@tciway.tc Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Able to do general repairs (Masonry, plumbing, painting, and electrical wiring etc.

B.E.S.T. INSTITUTE (A BAPTIST INSTITUTION) Is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions:

2 Domestic Workers The applicant should meet the following requirements among others: ;; Possess a valid food handler’s permit ;; The ability to read and write English ;; Must be able to assist in the preparation of healthy meals on a daily basis for over 100 students ;; Be able to manage the stock and prepare orders ;; Handle cash effectively to ensure all checks and balances ;; All applicants for the above mentioned should be born again Christian preferably of the Baptist faith

The Principal, c/o Board of Govenors B.E.S.T. Institute, P.O. Box 498, 250 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

8223

Interested individuals should send their application to:

DIVE

Responsibilities: • Ensures maximum efficiency in the performance of Housekeeping staff in guest rooms and surrounding areas.

• Familiarizes him / herself with and carries out the policies and procedures of The Sands.

• Offers all possible assistance to guests, initiates corrective action on complaints regarding guest cleanliness and servicing of guest rooms.

• Evaluates and updates the Executive Housekeeper on the performance of Housekeeping staff.

Recommends appropriate action such as commendation and/or discipline.

Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have supervised a minimum of 10-15 employees.

• Most work tasks are performed indoors and outdoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length.

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular and continual basis.

• Must be able to push and/or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continual basis.

• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.

• Must have minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the Hotel/Resort and/or Hospitality Industry.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

• Must be able to read and write the primary language(s) to facilitate the communication process.

• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal, written.

• Must possess basic computational ability and technological use of hotel PMS system, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Must work weekends and holidays.

• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

• Must work PM shifts as business demands according to the operations policy.

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INSTRUCTOR 8189

Must be a current and insured Scuba Instructor with at least 5 years experience, oriented towards customer service and certified by PADI, NAUI or SSI. Must carry STCW certification and be willing to work long hours, 6 days per week.

All applications with CV and cover letter should be sent to The Labour Department AND EMAILED to divejob@outlook.com before May 20, 2013

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Responsibilities • Carries out the following routine assignments.

• Cleans occupied and vacant rooms on a nightly basis and according to the established policy and standards.

• Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of maid’s carts and housekeeping storage closets according to the established procedures.

• Follows proper safety practices and procedures as required of the position.

• Conducts routine inspection of all assigned rooms for any discrepancy in the status report and immediately. communicate to Housekeeping Department for appropriate action.

• May be required to conduct turn down service at night according to the operations policy.

• Attends to guest requests as needed.

Requirements • Must have previous hotel housekeeping experience.

• Preferred skilled cleaner. Must be an individual who enjoys cleaning.

• Regular/Full Time position only.

• Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.

• Must work weekends and holidays.

• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Responsibilities • To skillfully and professionally perform all scheduled maintenance related jobs.

• Account for time spent on individual work requests/ orders and actively seek further tasks when assigned tasks are completed.

• To advise the Engineering Administrator when parts or supplies need to be reordered.

• Perform weekly and monthly physical counts of all inventory stock and tooling and requirements.

• Any other duties assigned and/or as deemed necessary by the Engineering Administrator.

Requirements • Must meet minimum professional qualification/ certification in Plumbing/Electrical/ Mechanical and A/C related trades.

• Follows proper safety practices and procedures as required of the position.

• Must have minimum of two years hands-on experience working on minor electrical, painting, plumbing and A/C. • Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.

• Must work weekends and holidays.

• Must work PM shifts as business demands according to the operations policy.

• Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

LINE POSITIONS LABOURER HOUSEMAN GARDINER For the following positions resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work flexible schedules, holidays and weekends. They should also enjoy serving people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required.

Turks & Caicos Islands citizens need only apply to the Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or by email at humanresource@thesandstc.com. Deadline is June 7, 2013

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Labourer/ Dish Washer Skill Requirements: ;; Must be consistently punctual for work. ;; Maintain a clean work station throughout shift. ;; Must maintain a clean, well kept appearance upon arrival and through out shifts. ;; Must be able to multi task in a fast pace, high pressure environment. ;; Be able to stand on ones feet for 8 hours and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds or more without physical restrictions. ;; Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule ;; Wash all dishes by hand for the dining room and kitchen on an as needed basis. ;; Clean bathrooms and maintain stock throughout shift ;; Clean all floors in front and back of house at opening and closing ;; Carry out and set up umbrellas for tables before opening ;; Open doors, assist wait-staff with opening procedures ;; Assist management when orders are received by vendors ;; Must be able to communicate in English ;; Must be polite and cordial to co-workers and guests at all times ;; Duties: ;; Work with staff members to assure that the restaurant is clean and well maintained throughout the duration of their shift. ;; Participate in daily cleaning duties as per scheduled by the Chef or other Management personnel to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees to work in. ;; Belongers given preference

Apply in person with CV, references, police record and passport copy to be considered. Somewhere Café and Lounge, Coral Gardens Resort

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PUBLIC AUCTION – PROPERTY SALE (Pursuant to Sections 75 & 77 in the Land Registered Ordinance) Property:

Registered Title: Registered Proprietor:

Description:

Auction Details:

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Unit #205 Building A, Queen Angel Condominium Resort, Blue Water Road, Turtle Cove 60713/90-K13 (Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Blue Water Productions Ltd. Unit #205, of approximately 1,150 square feet, is located on the second floor of a 3-storey building (‘the Unit’) and at a close proximity to the restaurants and other amenities in the Turtle Cove Marina. The Unit comprises a Communal Lobby shared with another unit, an Entrance Foyer, 2 Bedrooms with closets, a Bathroom, a Laundry, a Covered Terrace and an Owner’s Lockout. th The Auction will be held on Wednesday 12 June, 2013 at 11.00 am at the offices of Griffiths & Partners, 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Conditions of sale and further information may be obtained from Griffiths & Partners upon request by email (contact@griffithsandpartners.com) or by phone (+1 (649) 941 8250) [*10% Deposit required after successful bid]

This Notice is given by Griffiths & Partners, 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands acting on behalf of Mr Dragutin Vuckovic the registered charge holder.

LUXURY CAR WASH Is looking for a

Car Washer To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 342-8684

8243

GOVERNMENT VACANCY ICL CONTRACT MANAGER MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk.

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is required to monitor and coordinate the implementation of all obligations under the hospital project/contract agreement. This post holder is required to function as the Secretariat for the Contract Management Team (CMT), provide impartial, accurate and timely advice to the Permanent Secretary on the status of the hospital contract; develop a methodology for the preparation and delivery of the Value / Market testing exercise.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manages all Project Management processes that are critical for the timely attainment of deliverables by Inter Health Canada (ICL) and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG); • Develops on- island clinical solutions to meet local demands where cost-effective solutions are viable.

• Develops medical tourism to support the on-going investment in the TCI hospital Programme • Ensures the maximum use of human, financial and technical resources for the successful completion of the contract; • Oversees the delivery of timely performance and financial information flows between ICL and TCIG which include updates to databases; • Provides logistical support for any activities between ICL and TCIG; • Manages the accounting processes, disbursement of finances and the procurement incurred under the project/contract and for the Ministry.

• Monitors, verifies and informs the Contract Management Board of any discrepancies or anomalies that are found in the day-to-day management of the contract.

• Convenes and chairs meetings of the Contract Management Team and implements decisions of the team.

• Receives and disseminates Monthly Reports, Change Requests and Statistical data.

• In respect of non-clinical performance, institutes inspections, investigations and issuing performance failures or unavailability of events and resultant deductions.

• In respect of clinical procedures, establishes a Service Review Board that would conduct service reviews.

• Supervises staff assigned to the Project.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: A Master’s Degree in Financial Management or related field.

• Strong Project Management experience would be desirable.

• Familiarity with Contract Law as well as databases would be an asset.

• Seven (7) years experience in a senior position in overseeing and coordinating major programmes/projects.

• SALARY: $68,000.00 per annum APPLICATION PROCEDURE Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line ICL Contract Manager. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject: ICL Contract Manager Application clearly marked on the envelopes.

Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28thMay, 2013.

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FIBERWORKS

FOUNTAINHEAD CONSTRUCTION

Requires

2 Fiber Technicians

Is looking for a

the successful candidates must be able to:

Labourer To work 5 days 8264

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 431-2464

• Install and maintain fiber and copper cables according to plan • Perform low loss fiber splicing and cable joining • Perform preventative maintenance and ensure that proper standards are followed • Salary and benefits will be based on qualifications and experience Applicants should submit a resume to:

Director of Fiberworks, #46 Stingray Street, Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: clayton@ftechtci.com

ISLAND SPORTIQUE Located in Regent Plaza Is seeking a

MASSAGE THERAPIST YOGA/AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR Contact Padma:

332-4101

contact: 946-5378 or 941-8233

8238

LOSE 2-3 DRESS SIZES IN 10 MINUTES 21 yr old company looking for self motivated business mind Individuals to share, sell, market health care products that can promote a better lifestyle.

• We need about 30 individuals, business owners who wants to supplement their income.

• Healthy Coffee, Body Reshaping Garments, Skin and Hair, Powerful Anti-oxidants juices.

• Not everyone will be qualified

Email: bibi5402ansel@optonline.net 917-754-2731 www.ardysslife.com/ansel An appointment with Ardyss will change your life

Acting on behalf of our clients: GT Memory and O’Soleil Restaurant is looking to fill the following positions:

Waitress Photographer Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary range $5-$7 per hour.

Contact: 345-7512

K.P.S.

Is looking to hire a

Sales Clerk Sales Clerk To work in a store salary $5.00 per hour must be able to communicate well with all customers.

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8227

May 25 - 31, 2013

To work 6 days per week from 7am-2pm

contact: Yvon Petit contact: 242-77488200

Turks and Caicos Islands Air Transport Licensing Authority

PUBLIC NOTICE Publication by Air Transport Licensing Authority of Particulars of Application to Operate Scheduled Air Service.

In accordance with the provisions of regulation 8 of the Air Transport (Licensing of Air Services) Regulations 1953, the Air Transport Licensing Authority hereby publish the prescribed particulars of the under mentioned application to operate a scheduled air service into and from the colony.

Any representations regarding this application or objections thereto must be submitted in duplicate to the Air Transport Licensing Authority on or before the 7th June, 2013 And any notice requiring the holding of an enquiry in public for the purpose of determining the application must be received on or before the 21st June 2013 Particulars of Application to Operate Scheduled Air Service 1. Applicant: Sunrise Airways S.A 2. Route applied for: Cap Haitien/Providenciales/Cap Haitien 3. Purposes of services (Passenger, freight, mails) Passenger, freight and mails 4. Points of departure, final destination and intermediate point of call: Cap Haitien(CAP)- Providenciales(PLS)-Cap Haitien (CAP) 5. Date on which the service is to commence: June 10, 2013 6. Period from which the licence is applied for: Five(5) Years 7. Frequency of flights: Weekly/ Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 8. Provisional Time Table: Depart(CAP) 0745 Arrive(PLS) 0825 Depart(PLS) 0850 Arrive(CAP) 0930 9. Type of aircraft: Jetstream 3201 series turboprop aircraft with 19 seats

Date: May 14, 2013 Air Transport Licensing Authority

GOVERNMENT VACANCY EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services MINISTRY: Ministry of Health LOCATION: Grand Turk

JOB SUMMARY: • This is a direct operational response position within the Emergency Medical Services. The job holder will respond to emergencies in a safe manner and assist in the extrication, stabilization, care and transportation of the ill and injured as required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participates in on-going training and development.

• Provides Basic Life Support care to patients as required.

• Ensures the stocking and safeguarding of the EMS Department vehicles and property.

• Responds to emergency requests for service.

• Transports patients to and from health care facilities.

• Provides medical care within an applicable scope of practice.

• Prepares and submits reports as required.

• Participates in effective health and safety practices and advocate for paramedic safety at all times.

• Participates and responds to any large scale events as required.

• Maintains license and certifications as required.

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of an approved post-secondary EMT-B programme • Valid TCI driver’s license • Current certification in CPR SALARY: T10 – T15 $21,000.00 - $22,800.00 APPLICATION PROCEDURE • Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Human Resource Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc with the subject line Emergency Medical Technician Application. Applications sent by post or brought by hand should have the subject Emergency Medical Technician Application clearly marked on the envelopes.

Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28th May, 2013.

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2013 NBA Draft:

Cavaliers could deal top pick IT’S been 20 years since the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft was traded, when the Orlando Magic moved Chris Webber, but it’s possible that streak could end this year.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who scored the top pick at Tuesday night’s draft lottery, will be willing to listen to trade offers for it.

“You want to look at all your options and make the best decision for your team,” Cavs general manager Chris Grant said. “This is a valuable asset that we can add to the group, whether it’s in trade or keep it and add a player.”

The Cavs are in a favourable position to make a deal. The team has more than $20 million in salary cap space, the No. 1 pick plus the No. 19, No. 31 and No. 33 picks, and a roster with young prospects that could be used in a deal.

Because of a more penal luxury tax that will be in place next season, having cap space to absorb contracts could be especially valuable. The Cavs also own three future firstround picks plus their own selections.

League executives generally view this as a weak draft without any players who appear to be surefire stars. Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel, currently rehabbing from a knee injury that will cause him

Tiger Woods (left) was hurt by Sergio Garcia’s “fry chicken” comment.

Garcia’s Tiger Woods jibe criticised by sponsor Kentucky’s big man Nerlens Noel is seen by many as the top choice this year.

to miss the start of the season, is projected by many as the potential top choice. But Grant said his team has not set its draft board if it keeps the pick.

“For us, it’s wide open,” Grant said. “A number of these guys are injured, so there’s still an enormous amount of due diligence that’s got to be done.”

After missing the playoffs for

three consecutive years and with a roster full of young players from recent drafts, the Cavs are focused on making the playoffs next season.

That could lead them to attempt to move the top pick in a package for a proven veteran player or players.

“It’s important for us to win and move forward and grow collectively as a group,” Grant said. “We feel that pressure.” (BBC)

Alonso says Red Bull have lost dominance FERRARI’S Fernando Alonso has said Red Bull are complaining about the tyres in Formula 1 because they have lost their dominant position.

Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz said after the last race in Spain that F1 was “not racing any more” because of the need to manage the fast-wearing Pirelli tyres.

Alonso said: “Sometimes, when you win too easy for some years, it is difficult to lose some races afterwards.”

Red Bull say the pace of their car is being held back by the need to care for the tyres.

Vettel, who has won the title for the last three years, is leading this year’s championship, from Lotus’s Kimi Raikkonen and Alonso.

But Alonso, who won the last race in Spain, has beaten Vettel in all three races this season in which the Spaniard has had no problems.

Alonso said: “Some of these competitors, they claim to have a super car, but the last three pole positions were for the Mercedes when the tyres are new.”

Red Bull’s Mark Webber, one of the drivers who has been most critical of the current state of F1, said he was concerned about the path the sport was taking.

The Australian believes it is wrong for drivers to be racing within

Sergio Garcia’s biggest sponsor TaylorMade-adidas - is considering its position with the Spaniard following his jibe about Tiger Woods.

Garcia, 33, had joked he would ask Woods for dinner to settle a recent spat and serve him fried chicken.

Woods said the remark was “wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate”.

TaylorMade-adidas said: “We discussed with him that his comments are clearly out of bounds. We are continuing to review the matter.”

The statement continued: “Sergio’s recent comment was offensive and in no way aligns with TaylorMade-adidas Golf’s values and corporate culture.

“We have spoken with Sergio directly and he clearly has regret for his statement and we believe he is

sincere.”

Woods and Garcia have been involved in a row since The Players Championship in the United States earlier this month, when Garcia accused the world number one of gamesmanship.

The American angered Garcia during the third round of the tournament at Sawgrass by preparing for his own shot as the Spaniard was about to play an approach shot.

Garcia made his controversial comments at the European Tour’s annual awards ceremony on Tuesday when he was asked if he would have Woods, 37, around for dinner during the upcoming US Open.

“We will have him round every night,” Garcia said. “We will serve fried chicken.”

Fried chicken is stereotypically associated with black people in the American deep south.

Fernando Alonso opines that Red Bull are using the tyres as excuses.

themselves simply because of the need to eke out the life of the tyres and keep pit stops to a minimum.

“I don’t think there is anyone who is comfortable with these tyres,” Webber said.

“Ferrari have had a couple of good results, which is great.

“I think in general whether you talk about whether the tyres should be changed now or later, that’s another scenario.

“But in terms of whether we have cars racing each other, racing hard and racing for position, constantly pressuring each other in that format - compared to a bit more entertainment, let’s say - I think we need to continue to fine-tune things.”

Pirelli entered F1 with a remit to produce tyres that forced drivers to make at least two stops per race, after a season in 2010 that saw many onestop races.

But Webber pointed out that 2010 was one of the closest seasons F1 had ever had - with five drivers, including himself, fighting for the title until almost the end of the season, and four still in contention at the final race.

“There is no perfect era,” he said.

“I was talking to someone the other day about 2010, and, yeah it was conservative on the tyres, but I don’t recall it as a boring championship. It was probably up there with ‘86.

Jose Mourinho was sent off for protesting a referee’s decision.

Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho receive bans CRISTIANO Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho have been given twomatch Spanish Cup bans after being sent off in Real Madrid’s final defeat

by Atletico.

Coach Mourinho, 50, was sent off for protesting a referee’s decision, a ban he is unlikely to serve in Spain next term as he is set to leave Real.

Winger Ronaldo, 28, was redcarded after appearing to catch Atletico’s Gabi with a kick to the face.

Both men will be available for Real’s final two league games of the

season.

Former Manchester United forward Ronaldo received a onematch suspension for violent conduct and another for the accumulation of cards, having received a yellow earlier in the game.

The Portuguese had put Real ahead with his 55th club goal of the season, before Diego Costa’s equaliser and Miranda’s extra-time winner gave Atletico a first victory against their cross-town rivals since 1999.

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Andy Murray was visibly upset after being forced to retire during his second round match at the Rome Masters.

World No. 2 Murray withdraws from French Open U.S. OPEN champion and world No. 2 Andy Murray will skip the French Open because of a back injury, his agent said Tuesday.

Murray, 26, said he was not fit enough to compete in the two-week clay-court tennis event, according to the statement from Matthew Gentry.

The Scotland native consulted with doctors about the injury that caused him to withdraw from the Rome Masters during the second round last week.

The pain in the lower left of his back has caused

Murray discomfort since late 2011 and is the same injury that required a painkilling injection at last year’s French Open.

Murray, who has never won a clay-court title despite training on the surface as a young teen in Spain, reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros last year.

The second grand slam of the tennis season begins Sunday.

Last year, Murray won singles titles at the Olympics and the U.S. Open. He reached the final of Wimbledon.

(CNN)

AFTER nine years of misery, failure and heartbreak, the Charlotte Bobcats intend to change their nickname to the Hornets.

Michael Jordan, team owner and one of the greatest winners in NBA history, made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday evening.

The switch won’t happen immediately, with Jordan revealing the franchise won’t be officially known as the Charlotte Hornets until the 2014-15 season, according to the timeline NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver outlines (via USAToday.com).

Rumbling for this change began back in January, when Charlotte conducted a Harris Interactive poll (via ESPN) to gauge local interest in reverting to the Hornets. The results were never released, but seem evident based on the pending transformation.

With the league remaining in control of the Hornets name (per ESPN), this process was easy for Jordan to start and should be easy to follow through with.

The name swap was an obvious one, as the Hornets played in Charlotte from 1988 through 2002, when the team uprooted and moved to New Orleans under then-owner George Shinn.

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Captain Marvin’s Women’s Beach Soccer League:

Pirates and Mermaids advance to final AFTER comfortable wins in the penultimate week of the Captain Marvin’s Women’s Beach Soccer League the Purple Pirates and the Pink Mermaids have advanced to the championship clash.

The Blue Marlins and the Great White Sharks will battle for third place.

The Mermaids had a comfortable afternoon against the Sharks and were rarely threatened. Kadine Delphin led the scoring with three goals and Gaya Smith and Yarileny De La Cruz added two apiece. The Sharks were missing the talents of Jancilia Cox and the injured Alyssa Laing, however the remaining young players like Maniella Pierre, Brittney Bien-Aime, sisters Melissa and Erica Jean Guy and Rhodiesha Johnson put in a very committed performance and never

gave up in their 7-0 defeat.

In the second game the Marlins also suffered from a notable absence as their key player Yarielca De La Cruz was unavailable. The Marlins led

by Patrice Senior and Briandie Brooks put up a good fight, but could not match the Pirates on the day. Sarah Cenary scored an impressive seven goals, and further strikes from Shinaydine Pluviose (3), Monae Gooden (2) and Sydnee Campbell ensured the Pirates ended up with an impressive 13-4 victory. Senior (3) and Brooks found the back of the net for the Marlins.

Technical Director Matthew Green was still positive despite the score-lines. This is the first time this season that the games have been one sided. However, it was

The Purple Pirates defeated the Blue Marlins 13-4. Sarah Cenary (second from left) scored an impressive seven goals.

pleasing to see how many of the young players showed the level of their commitment and determination

by not giving up. As next week’s games are a dress rehearsal for the finals, I am sure we will see two very

competitive games.”

MVP for Week Five was Monae Gooden of the Pirates.

TCIFA’s Schools Beach Soccer:

Enid Capron girls win junior title ENID Capron female team joined their male counterparts to win the inaugural TCIFA Junior Schools Beach Soccer competition last week at the Academy pitch.

After winning the Boys’ competition the previous week Enid Capron Girls were the pre-tournament favourites and lived up to expectation as they won all of the group games going into the final against Oseta

Jolly, who qualified narrowly ahead of Provo Primary. The final itself was dominated by Guerline Hall as she led Enid Capron to a 3-1 victory. Hall had been the standout player during the competition and scored a hat-trick in the final to ensure her school claimed an impressive double at the Junior Beach Soccer level.

Among the schools that competed were: Enid Capron, Oseta Jolly, Ashcroft,

Enid Capron’s Guerline Hall (right) was outstanding in the competition. In the final she scored a hat-trick.

Provo Primary and Shining Stars.

The games were exciting as players soon adapted to the playing conditions and entertained the crowd with some dazzling skills and great goals.

The event was a great success as the students, teachers and parents came out in force to show support for their teams.

TCIFA’s Technical Director Matthew Green was delighted

with the event. “The level of competition was very high and the girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

They have taken a liking to the sport and what is particularly pleasing is that after playing Beach Soccer for the first time, several girls have decided to come out and play within our academies.” Over the coming weeks high school teams will get a chance to play the sport which Green

believes has a great future in the country. “Our senior Beach Soccer Leagues continue to improve and now we have the game being played at grass roots level. I already have had one school inform me that they intend to add Beach Soccer to their PE Curriculum which is great news”.

Youth games are played every Friday from 3.00pm -5.00pm at the TCIFA Academy facility.

Enid Capron played undefeated in the first ever Junior Female School Beach Soccer competition.

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Eddie Ahern was banned for 10 years after being found guilty of breaching three British Horseracing Authority rules.

Jockey Ahern receives 10-year ban Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been banned for 10 years after being found guilty of breaching three British Horseracing Authority rules.

Ahern was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice, intentionally failing to ensure a horse was ridden on its merits and of passing information for reward.

Former footballer turned owner Neil Clement was banned for 15 years.

Ahern intends to appeal against the BHA’s findings and the ban’s severity.

In a statement, the 35-year-old’s solicitor Christopher Stewart-Moore said: “Eddie Ahern is absolutely devastated by the BHA panel’s findings.

“He did not breach the rules of racing as found by the panel or at all and he will be appealing both the findings as well as the very harsh penalties imposed on him.”

Former Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion defender Clement was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice, placing a lay bet on a horse which he then owned and failure to provide phone records to the inquiry.

He was also fined £3,000 for the offences.

The gambling practice of ‘laying’ involves betting against a horse to win.

Ahern, who has ridden more than 1,000 winners in Britain, was charged with conspiring to commit a corrupt practice relating to the ‘laying’ of five horses between September 2010 and February 2011.

Pacquiao’s age and his career obligation are causes of concern to his trainer Freddie Roach.

Roach will tell Pacquiao to retire if he suffers a third straight defeat MANNY Pacquiao will be advised to hang up his boxing gloves for good if he loses for a third straight time when he returns to the ring later this year.

Pacquiao has won world titles in multiple divisions on his way to a brilliant record of 54 wins, five defeats and two draws and is scheduled to fight Brandon Rios in November in China.

But 34-year-old ‘Pacman’ is coming off back-to-back losses having dropped a controversial split

decision to Timothy Bradley last June before being knocked out by Juan Manuel Martinez just before Christmas.

Rios has 31 wins and a draw to his credit in 33 contests, and Pacquiao’s long-term trainer Freddie Roach said: ‘If he loses, I will tell him to retire.

‘If you lose three in a row it’s your time. He’s up there in age. I’ve got to keep a close eye on him. It’s part of my job to protect him. I will do the right thing.’

Jaguars are flawless so far in the T20 competition having defeated Kishco in their opening encounter.

HAB Group Senior Men’s T20 Cricket Competition:

Jaguars whip Jam Turk by nine wickets

FREE flowing batting by the Guyana Jaguars’ top order batsmen made their clash against Jam Turk seem like a practice match when action in the HAB Group Senior Men’s T20 Cricket Competition continued last Sunday at the Downtown Ball Park.

Chasing 112 for victory, Jaguars raced to 116-1 in 11 overs with Jitender Ganglani hitting an unbeaten 42 (29 balls 8X4s). The top scorer, batting at three, and opener Christopher McFarlane tallied 72 runs for the second wicket. McFarlane also batted with purpose and scored his unbeaten 34 in 22 balls (5X4s, 1X6). Despite their power hitting it was Nuwan Bodhinayake who did the most damage. He entertained the

crowd with a quick-fire 29 (4X4s and 2X6s) in 12 balls.

Jitender Ganglani led the attack with 42 unbeaten runs.

STRUGGLE Jam Turk used six bowlers, but none really proved effective. Earlier they struggled to get the ball away and only two batsmen batted better than a run-a-ball.

Bowler Delano Hall led the attack with 32 runs, batting at number eight. He hit four fours and a six in 31 balls. The only other batsman to reach double figures was Douglas Brown (22 from 24 balls, 4X4s).

Shemroy Vigilance was the pick of the bowling attack with 3-12 from 3.5 overs while Hayden Spring took 2-18 from three overs.

Volleyball Federation raising funds to install “All Purpose Sport Court” ONCE the Turks and Caicos Islands Volleyball Federation’s objectives are met this Sunday, children in the downtown area of Providenciales will benefit from an “All Purpose Sport Court”.

To install the court, which was donated by the international body FIVB, the local federation will used all the money raised from a beach volleyball tournament and

silent auction on May 26th, at the beautiful beaches of Grace Bay. All prizes will be auctioned on Sunday - cheques can be endorsed to TCI Volleyball Federation.

Under the theme “Keeping Kids in Sports and Outta Courts” the TCIVF hopes to not only create a thriving junior programme, but to use the sport

of volleyball as a protector against social ailments.

The TCIVF is hoping that play time at the court could be a catalyst to advance the sport and develop upcoming leagues for both children and adults.

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