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Former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Floyd Hall, former Minister of Works Jeffrey Hall, attorney Chalmers Misick, former PNP chairman and attorney Clayton Greene, and former Minister of Natural Resources McAllister Hanchell

Corruption trial set for

July 2014 – Expected to take up to five months

TCI’s 11 corruption accused will face up to a five month trial next July – over two years after charges were first laid against them. Blue Ribbon Commission preliminary report for Cabinet soon PAGE  7

Governor Todd bids farewell PAGE 

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Alternative energy generation is on the table PAGE 

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

September 21 - 27, 2013

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

September 21 - 27, 2013

NEWS

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Corruption trial set for July 2014

– Expected to take up to five months TCI’s 11 corruption accused will face up to a five month trial next July – over two years after charges were first laid against them. The hearing comes following an in-depth investigation into alleged misdeeds during the Michael Misickled government of 2003 to 2009. The UK-appointed Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) looked into issues brought up during a Commission of Inquiry into government corruption in 2009. The latest delay to the long awaited hearing was this time due to the limited availability of defendants’ chosen attorneys, Providenciales Supreme Court heard this week. Justice Paul Harrison said that the delay in trial dates will allow the defence to adequately prepare a case and made it “fair to all concerned”. On Monday (September 16) ten of the accused attended court to hear when they would face their plea and directions hearing and trial. Meanwhile developer Richard Padgett, who has already pled guilty to bribery and conspiracy to pervert the course of public justice, was present via an intermittent Skype video link. Among the ten present were four ex-Ministers - former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance

Former Minister of Natural Resources McAllister Hanchell

Former Minister of Education Lillian Boyce and husband Hayden Boyce

Floyd Basil Hall, former Minister of Natural Resources McAllister Eugene Hanchell, former Minister of Education Lillian Elaine Boyce and former Minister of Works Jeffrey Christoval Hall. Also facing Justice Harrison for alleged corruption were former PNP chairman and attorney Clayton Stanfield Greene, brother of Michael Misick and attorney Thomas Chalmers Misick, and Floyd Hall’s wife Lisa Michelle Hall, attorney Melbourne Arthur Wilson, Floyd Hall’s brother Quinton Albert Hall and Lillian

Boyce’s brother Earlson McDonald Robinson. During the hearing on Monday, SIPT’s lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell QC informed the court that the team was ready to proceed to the next stage of the case. He offered a timeline of November for a plea and directions hearing, a full trial in January 2014, and suggested that three to five months should be put aside for trial. Mitchell stressed that the prosecution had been ready for a plea and directions hearing since July 2012.

Former PNP chairman and attorney Clayton Greene, former Minister of Works Jeffrey Hall and former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Floyd Hall

He noted there were issues that may occur later down the line, such as the return to the country of former Premier Michael Misick who is currently fighting an extradition order in Brazil. Mitchell said if he did return he would be likely to appeal against legislation which allows trial without jury. In addition there is no decision on whether Norman Saunders will be re-prosecuted on money laundering charges, he said. However he stressed: “My view is that we should continue with those we already have before the court.” Mitchell added that Floyd Hall

and Clayton Greene had been ready to proceed for a considerable period of time. However the attorneys acting for many of the defendants stressed that the dates were too soon and their availability was limited. Finbar Grant from Finbar A Grant and Associates represented Lillian Boyce, Earlson Robinson, Quinton Hall; Lara Maroof from F Chambers represented Jeffrey Hall and McAllister Hanchell; Richard Bendall from Furnival Chambers represented Clayton Greene and Alvin Garland from Garland and Co continued 

Man jailed for six years for theft of thousands of dollars from job A FORMER security guard at Butterfield Gold supermarket, Carl Gardiner, was sentenced on Wednesday (September 18) to six years in Her Majesty’s Prison after being found guilty of stealing $133,000 from his job back in 2009. The case was heard in the Providenciales Supreme Court over the period of eight days by Justice Joan Joyner and a seven member jury. A number of witnesses testified against Gardiner. The 47 year-old South Caicos native chose to remain silent and the only witness he was intending to call to testify on his behalf died in a car accident on Saturday (September

14), less than two days prior to him testifying. This witness was the late Dennis Williams who worked alongside Gardiner as a security officer at the supermarket. Gardiner who was responsible for the collection of the night bags and depositing them was the last security guard to collect and sign for over $133,000 which went missing between November and December 2009. Gardiner who was represented by Mark Fulford from F Chambers, was arrested and questioned in 2009, but was released on a bail of $50,000. $33,000 of the money was deposited at the bank nearly one

Carl Gardiner a father of two

month after it was due, and the other $100,000 was never recovered. (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 SIPT worth the money?

THIS week in court it was announced that the trials led by the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) will not begin until July 2014 and will last up to five months. Meanwhile Finance Minister Washington Misick has said: “We are not going to go into the House of Assembly and ask them for any more money for Civil Recovery or for that matter SIPT.” What are your thoughts? Should SIPT continue to carry on with their work or is it time for the country to say enough is enough? Is too much money being spent on the investigations or is it worth it to see corrupt individuals brought to justice?

Justice delayed

I'm now concerned that justice delayed is justice denied both for the accused (defendants) and the victim (TCI). It may also be useful to conduct a cost benefit analysis to see whether it is worth spending the additional millions.

Cannot walk away

Considering the alleged misdeeds of Mike and crew were all done under the oversight of and with full agreement of Governor Tauwhare, the Brits should be contributing a significant sum to these investigations! They cannot walk away from this all scot free!

Raided the coffers

I personally felt that the people of the Turks and Caicos should have never been responsible for the British-led investigation. Imagine it’s been over three years and $13 million later and we still have no resolve. The only thing being adjusted is the people’s pockets are empty and SIPT’s pockets

are bursting at the seams now that they have raided the coffers.

Finish

Man, enough is enough!

Water torture

Drip, drip, drip. The delays have been like Chinese water torture but not for the defendants but for the country. If need be we will wait years more for this to be vented in court. Look at the case of Mike Misick. He said he was willing to come home once freed from prison. Once free he did not come home. Now he is fighting the extradition. He knows what he and his fellow ministers did and he fights to avoid this being revealed in open court.

Not enough

Enough is not enough. These former big shots are doing their best to delay their cases. Therefore this question is moot. The country has already waited five years since the

Commission of Inquiry and now we have to wait one more year. According to the defence attorneys, they have not had enough time to prepare a defence. Five years and not enough time? Garlick says she was ready three years ago but the defence is still not ready? We have the Premier and now the House Speaker doing their best to side track the prosecutions. These people now in court are the master minds and they have yet to be tried. Once they are tried more of their associates may be revealed. That is why some are crying enough is enough.

Why no money?

Why Mr Misick? Protecting someone? The long-time benefit for TCI cannot be measured in dollars! Enough is enough when the corrupt are justly punished, and others see that such scheming and corruption will not go unpunished! If Mr Misick fails to request any financial extension needed by SIPT to continue its work then he can very well be seen as complicit to the possible on-going corruption in Government in the TCI.

Oversight needed

All of the corrupt individuals should definitely be brought to justice, however there is no need for our country to be spending more money on further investigation. I believe that they have more than enough information to charge all of the thieves from the PNP government. Those foreign lawyers and investigators are creaming us for all they can get. I know one thing for sure, and that is the monies that they are ripping off from us, they would never be able to charge for the same work in England. I blame our TI leaders for allowing this. A set sum should have been agreed upon. And tell us where is the common sense in retrieving $1 and taking $0.99? Finally, this should be presented to whoever oversees these situations in England.

Let’s move on

of these individuals are indeed guilty of some of the actions taken up against them, the SIPT team has also raped the country. They are morally guilty. Why didn’t they present each case as they got the evidence? Who doesn’t know about the land flipping? That part could be over and done away with already. These people have not helped the status of the country at all. Most of the land that has been recovered can barely, if sold, cover their legal costs. Be done already and let’s move on.

Plan is hatched

This is so planned. It seems that as the investigations unfold exposures are made, the British people get exposed, now the agenda to get the native boys can be set aside. Reports are that to investigate people like Mike Misick and Floyd Hall would leave a paper trail that would lead to British actors - their lawyers, Ministers of the Conservative Government, Belize Bank, TCI Developers. So they came up with a plan to let them all go free. Why would one call the police for one’s self? The plan is advanced and hatched where they started playing games with the funding for the SIPT, Ric Todd as Governor, refusing to sign Helen Garlick’s contract and now the defunding of the SIPT. As our people suffer, no monies for schools, food, or scholarships, our taxes go up while Washington Misick as our Minister of Finance defunds the investigation process to let the corrupt elements go free. If there were no British elements in this case and cases I am sure there would be no problem and all Ministers would go to jail.

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While I think justice must be served and some

Corruption trial set for July 2014 continued from 

represented Floyd Hall. Meanwhile Chalmers Misick, Melbourne Wilson, and Richard Padgett were unrepresented. On Monday the lawyers argued for over an hour that they were all available at different dates and that January was too soon for a trial. An agitated Justice Harrison said: “We must reach a time where some persons will have to make some adjustments.” He added that he had deliberately

not made strict orders “but I don’t see the concessions from persons concerned with this matter.” Despite that, following close to an hour of deliberation in his chambers he told the court that he had decided on the later dates of January 6 for the plea and directions hearing and July 7, 2014, for the trial. “It seems to me that due to the inconvenience of counsel and also the late entry of counsel in this matter, it’s unlikely and probably onerous for them to be ready for plea and direction hearing to be heard in November or December. “Therefore because of that inconvenience

it could not be heard properly before January 2014 to be fair to all concerned.” He said this would also allow time for any application for appeal against legislation allowing trial without jury to be heard. During the hearing Padgett stressed that he was keen to be sentenced for his offences as soon as possible. He is currently on bail in the UK because of poor health that has prevented him from travelling and has surrendered his passport. Justice Harrison set a date of January 13, 2014, for his sentencing. In a press release from SIPT on Monday is stated: “The prosecution is pleased to note that

there is now a firm date for the trial to start.” The first charges in this case were brought in November 2011 and all the defendants were sent for trial on all charges against them after a sufficiency hearing before the Supreme Court in April 2012. The trial was previously delayed when the accused appealed to increase legal aid fees for their attorneys. However the Privy Council refused to hear their petition after the Appeal Court denied their request earlier in the year. Court will resume on January 6 for the plea and directions hearing.

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NEWS

Blue Ribbon Commission preliminary report for Cabinet soon THE BLUE Ribbon Commission, tasked with examining the weaknesses and strengths in the existing taxation and other revenue generation structures of the Turks and Caicos, will present its preliminary report to Cabinet with recommendations this month end. “We will have a preliminary report for Cabinet by the end of this month and then maybe some consultations in October, but the final recommendations should be available by the end of November,” Minister of Finance, Washington Misick told the Weekly News.

He added that regular meetings were conducted since the body’s implementation early in July. “We have gone through the history of Government revenue and now we are focusing on potential challenges. “We are going through them one by one and decide what our best options are, put them under investigation before we settle on what measures we would adopt or recommend.” Concerning the preliminary report, Misick said it would be a report on the work of the commission up to that point and any preliminary alternative means of revenue it

November likely for completion of Michael Misick extradition hearing FORMER Premier Michael Misick’s extradition case is likely to be concluded sometime in November, it was heard in court this week. The corruption-accused ex-leader is currently in custody in Brazil, South America, after being arrested by Brazilian authorities in December 2012. In January this year the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) sent an extradition request for his return to the country to face trial for alleged misdeeds. However Misick has employed the services of Brazilian lawyers to battle his forced deportation. The decision is now up to the Brazilian courts as to whether he returns to the TCI to face a number of serious charges relating to corruption and maladministration during his time in office. During the corruption trial directions hearing in Providenciales Supreme Court on Monday, SIPT’s lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell QC hinted that the matter would soon be concluded. “There seems to be a mutual understanding that sometime in November there will be a decision,” he told court. Misick was first arrested on December 7, last year, by Brazilian Federal Police acting on a provisional arrest warrant. TCI prosecutors lodged extradition papers with Brazilian authorities on January 28, within the required 60 day time limit from when Misick was first arrested. He was released, but subsequently re-arrested by Brazilian Federal Police on April 13 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on the authority of a Brazilian Supreme Court judgement. Sources told the Weekly News that

would have identified by then for further investigation. “We have looked at the history and some of the proposed short term revenue measures and we have made some recommendations that have resulted in some changes which were technically not really a part of our mandate, but it was a part of reviewing or trying to better understand the system.” One such recommendation of the commission was the scrapping of the General Service Tax last month, which resulted in the Government proposing increasing the rates of some other already established tax measures to Cabinet. “It [GST] needed further work and that was just one idea or influence the commission has already had,” Misick stated. Asked if the commission has reached any other such significant decisions for recommendation to Cabinet month end, he replied that

Minster of Finance, Investment and Trade, Washington Misick

they have examined many things, but would not say what exactly. “We have looked at several things that have changed, but it is a work in progress where we are looking at what works and some of the things we have considered

and if we decide it is not a good fit we will recommend pulling it back.” The Minister chairs the Commission. Other members are Permanent Secretary at Finance Ministry Athenee Harvey; Commissioner of Revenues Cynthia Castillo; Collector of Customs Chawa Williams; representative of Opposition party Edith Cox; representative of Hotel and Tourism Association, Pierre Brunswick; representative of Financial Services Association Antoine Faessler; representative of Chamber of Commerce (Provo) E Jay Saunders; representative of Resort Economic Council Gilbert Morris; representative of Bar Association Gordan Kerr; representative of Accounting Fraternity Joseph Connelly; representative of Chamber of Commerce Grand Turk, Pedro Ariza; and Tax Policy and Tax Administration Adviser, John Murphy. (DI)

Dominican consul visits TCI with great plans BY DAISY HANDFIELD

Former Premier Michael Misick

Misick had challenged the grounds for his re-arrest, however remains on remand until the Brazilian courts come to a decision. The challenge followed his request for political asylum which was denied. In a statement Misick released at the time, he said: “I am not a fugitive, and will never be a fugitive. “I have applied for political asylum from another country and I am merely seeking protection from political persecution.” On Thursday Neil Smith from the Governor’s office told the Weekly News that Misick is fighting the TCI extradition request “tooth and nail”. He added: “There have been extradition hearings but the process, timetable and decision are all for the Brazilian authorities to determine. “It is in the best interests of the TCI that allegations of wrong doing are thoroughly investigated and that Michael Misick returns there as soon as possible to answer these charges.” Misick continues to receive British consular assistance as a citizen of a British Overseas Territory.

PRIOR to the visit of the newly appointed Dominican consul, many Dominicans living in the Turks and Caicos Islands felt that they were not being represented by their government. However last weekend Honorary Franklin Grullon, who was recently accredited by the British to serve as consul for the Turks and Caicos Islands, paid a visit to address concerns. He arrived at Providenciales International Airport on Thursday (September 12) and left on Sunday (September 15). Upon arrival he was greeted by Felix Pena from United Consultant, president of the Dominican Committee Edwin Hernandez and other officials from the committee who were holding up the Dominican flag as a way of showing respect. His initial visit was for the renewal of passports and the naturalisation of children, but seeing that the Dominican community on the Islands had many other concerns, he spoke on solutions to help address them. During his visit, Grullon told the Weekly News that next time he will come with more time so that he can organise meetings with the Governor, Ministers and other authorities to discuss some of the

Consul for Puerto Rico, Us Virgin Islands and Turks and Caicos, Franklin Grullon

issues that the Dominicans are complaining about and look for the best possible solutions. He said: “My job is to represent Dominicans here and my objective is to make sure that all their needs are addressed. “If the issues require my presence here every month, then I will be here every month. “If they require me to be here every week, then I’ll be here every week. “If it is essential for me to establish a consulate office here, then I’ll do so.” He was vague with some of the initiatives he had in mind for the

Dominicans in the TCI, but he did make mention of implementing some of the policies that he had previously installed for Dominicans in Puerto Rico. Some of these policies included working on a cheaper rate for transportation of the deceased back to the Dominican Republic, especially when the people lacked family in the country or were not financially capable. Another issue he was going to try and address was the way in which immigration officials handled the illegal Dominicans in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He also wants to implement an insurance to cover Dominicans when they become ill and do not have proper documentation to see the Government doctors locally. These initiatives are not concrete as yet, due to the fact that he has still not established the meetings with the local authorities. On his final evening in the Turks and Caicos Islands, he took some time out to visit Dominican businesses and interact with the Dominican community. According to Grullon, he will be back in the Turks and Caicos Islands in mid-October to work on addressing some of the said issues. Applicants for passport renewal and naturalisation can expect their new documents in about 10 to 15 days.

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Abuse claims against Dep Gov fabricated – Farquhar

Before boarding his aircraft, Governor Todd acknowledges all present

Governor Todd bids farewell AS HE made his departure on Sunday (September 15) a brief but formal ceremony marked the end of Governor Damian Roderick Todd’s two year tenure in the Turks and Caicos Islands. A small gathering of Government officials and media assembled at the Providenciales Airport to witness his final salute ceremony with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force before he boarded his London bound flight. After all the other passengers boarded the aircraft, Governor Todd emerged accompanied by Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar, Deputy Governor Anya Williams, Human Rights Commissioner Doreen Quelch and CFO Patrick Boyle. The Police Force band played the British National Anthem, ‘God Save the Queen’ and made their final salute. Before heading to aircraft, the Governor made his way around and greeted everyone present while the band’s tune changed quite appropriately to ‘Auld Lang Syne’. Governor Todd leaves the TCI in good faith and pleased with the choices he made, however controversial they might have been. He will be assuming the position of British High Commissioner to

The Police Force band plays Auld Lang Syne as Governor Todd bids goodbye to the gathering

Cyprus in April 2014. TCI’s Deputy Governor Anya Williams commenting on the occasion said, she wished him well and appreciated that “he came here to get a job done and he did just that”. She said that when he came here two years ago it was not expected

Caribe West building caught on fire OFFICIALS from the Turks and Caicos Fire Department received a call on Friday (September 13) around the hours of 2.13am notifying them that the building formerly known as Caribe West approaching the Airport Road was up in flames. According to Sub Officer for the Fire Department, Aubrey Felix, he and his team managed to arrive on the scene around 2.20am, just in time to save about 80 per cent of the building. The fire started on the top right side of the building and managed to slightly make its way into the liquor store, but minimum damage

was received because of the fire service’s prompt arrival. Luckily, there were no occupants in that segment of the building during the fire. People who were in the Slot Parlour at the end of the building were unharmed because of the early detection of the fire. The witnesses that were on the scene told fire officials that they were uncertain as to what happened. The building is said to be owned by local businessman Galmo Williams, the owner of Discount Liquors on the Leeward Highway. (BY DAISY HANDFIELD)

that these milestones would be met in such a record time. “We had elections and we now have to move forward with a new footing… all positive things are now in store for Turks and Caicos.” Williams explained that all Governors come here with milestones to meet and “when he came here and said he wanted to have elections within 18 months, I looked at him and said almost impossible.” She said that at the time the country hadn’t seen a surplus in five years but “he set his mind to it and he made sure he set our minds to it.” Last November elections were held and the constitution was restored and “I don’t think that could have been done unless we had someone like him to push us,” she said. The country is now recording surpluses and many positive things are going on in the Turks and Caicos Islands, she said. Williams added that she was happy to have worked with him, is thankful for the chance to make a contribution to the country and is looking forward to doing more. Peter Beckingham, Deputy Commissioner to India will fill the post of TCI’s new Governor in October. (KH)

THE PROFESSIONAL Integrity Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has cleared Deputy Governor Anya Williams of allegations that she verbally abused junior police officers. RTCIPF Commissioner Colin Farquhar, in a press statement following the conclusion of the investigations, dubbed the allegations scurrilous and lies. “There is no case to answer for Acting Governor Anya Williams following what have proven to be, frankly, scurrilous suggestions that she had verbally abused my officers at Grand Turk Police Station on July 31, 2013,” Farquhar stated. The unit launched an investigation into the alleged incident after a report in another section of the media stated that the Deputy Governor visited the Grand Turk Police Station and behaved in an offensive manner towards officers there. According to the report, what sparked the supposed incident was the arrest of Williams’ brother, who police briefly apprehended on suspicion of stealing coconuts. The report stated that a number of junior ranks complained to their superior about the Deputy Governor’s abusive behaviour

Deputy Governor, Anya Williams

towards them, when she and another family member visited the station following her brother’s detainment by police. At the time the Police Commissioner refuted the claims stating that they were without foundation and that no officer reported any altercation with Williams. “Our procedures require us to investigate complaints of wrongdoing, which my officers have completed thoroughly,” Farquhar said on Tuesday, after the conclusion of the investigations. “Our primary investigations found that the claims were without foundation and were fabricated. “These initial conclusions have now been borne out by the concluded investigation.”

More court filings in lawsuit against Governor and Gov’t THE ATTORNEY General Chambers has filed an application in the Supreme Court to suppress a writ filed in the same court by Trade Wind Industries (TWI), challenging the AG’s authority. The latest court summons comes on the heels of the company’s challenge of the validity of the AG’s authority to appoint Kenneth Rokison QC to serve as an arbitrator in the lawsuit it brought against former Governor Ric Todd and the TCI Government. Queen’s Counsel, David Phillips filed the application before Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale on Tuesday (September 17). The hearing is set for November 4. The application basically states that if the company wants to challenge the arbitrator, this has to be done in arbitration. Earlier this month, the AG Chambers indicated its intention to file for 75 per cent of its court costs in an appeal it filed in May this year. The appeal challenged Judge Ramsay-Hale’s earlier decision to have the lawsuit heard in open court rather than in arbitration. That decision was overturned and the matter was sent to arbitration. The next step in the process was the appointment of three arbitrators

by the parties involved, but an announcement by the AG Chambers of Rokison’s appointment sparked another round of court filings with TWI seeking discharge from the arbitration agreement. The company wants a court declaration that the Government did not appoint Rokison; that he is not the second arbitrator pursuant to the arbitration agreement and, to the extent necessary, an order removing him as such. It claims he does not have the authority to take part in the appointment of a third arbitrator. It further claims that the arbitration agreement between the parties was repudiated and as such is at an end. TWI is also suing the two defendants for their court costs. An offer to settle with the Government has seen no official response to date, although the AG Chambers has publicly indicated that if the company wants to settle with TCIG it should also settle with the Governor. The Chambers continues to maintain its position that the company has no basis for its lawsuit; a claim that TWI chairman recently told this publication worsens the company’s position in front of investors. (DI)

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Alternative energy generation is on the table FORTIS TCI and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government recently met at the table to continue discussions on the utilisation of alternative energy and the lowering of consumer costs through various means. Following the commissioning of a facility touted as having the capacity to save consumer costs and enhance worker efficiency at the Fortis Providenciales compound last Friday, Government Ministers met with the utility’s president, Eddinton Powell and other executives. “I have encouraged Fortis to seriously explore the possibility of complimenting their generation capacity by introducing alternative options such as wind and solar by 20 per cent in an effort to lower the cost of generating energy which ought to result in lower light bills,” Minister of Government Support Services, George Lightbourne told the Weekly News after the meeting. He said the company has indicated that is unlikely that they will be able to achieve a 20 per cent reduction, but they are inclined to consider 10

President and CEO of Fortis TCI, Eddinton Powell and Minister of Government Support Services, George Lightbourne cut the ribbon on the utility company’s newest facility.

to 15 per cent. “I am very serious about reducing the cost of electricity whether by encouraging home owners to utilise more energy efficient appliances or

TCI sees second road fatality within a month BY DAISY HANDFIELD MANY are mourning the sudden death of the late Grand Turk native, Dennis Kevin Williams, who died during the early hours of Saturday (September 14) when his light purple Daihatsu Chariot car, collided with a water pump house in Providenciales. Williams who is said to have been driving along the Industrial Park area heading towards Five Cays, apparently lost control of the vehicle and then ran into a pillar just before the pump. Police Sergeant in charge of Traffic Department for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Winston Diamond, noted that Williams may have fallen asleep behind the wheel. Diamond said that the situation is still under investigation and no witnesses have come forward as yet to say what exactly happened. “As soon as we gather enough information, we will be able to issue a full report of what happened. “Fatigue may have played a part that time of the morning coming from work and dropping to sleep. “If you know you have to drive make sure you have proper rest or someone to drive with you to keep you up while you are travelling.” The Police Sergeant is

by continuing to work with Fortis encouraging them to find ways to make energy more affordable. “Times are hard and my people are financially hurting and in need of relief and therefore I will not relent.” During the commissioning ceremony on Friday, the Minister made a public appeal to Powell to meet him at the table. “Mr Powell, I know that you are a good man…and therefore I am calling on you to make whatever you can to make electricity more

affordable. “I am calling on you to do whatever it takes to explore whatever options you must to make it more affordable for our people.” He stated that the Government is very serious about facilitating any discourse. “Mr Powell, we are not your enemy, we see you as a partner, we appreciate the service you offer, we look forward to continually engaging you on the way forward, but we want to engage you in a spirit of true genuine dialogue that would be beneficial to you and also the people.” At the same forum, the CEO registered his commitment to working with the Government. “We are going to continue those discussions and we look forward to continuing those discussions, we are not afraid of those discussions and we too see that Government as a strategic partner for us. “The country and the Government can rest assured we are doing everything we can every day to ensure that we provide less cost, affordable and reliable electricity,” Powell replied. When questioned by the media following the ceremony about what more can be done to reduce cost to consumers, Lightbourne spoke of the reserve metering option. “I think one of the things Fortis can do is allow reserve metering –

this means I can bring on my own facility, I can manufacture energy and if I have more than I require I can sell it back to Fortis and I can be compensated for doing so. “As opposed to the other way around where they are the sole provider and we have to settle for whatever comes our way.” However, reserve metering is a legislative decision that Government has to make and which would require the agreement of Fortis. “Because it would conflict with their agreement that does not include reverse metering but they have not objected to it. “Negotiations are on-going and I hope they see the benefit it brings to both sides because it ultimately results in Fortis saving on the energy generation side,” Lightbourne noted. Questioned as to the company’s receptiveness to any or all of the proposed options, he said the company has not shown much reluctance, and that they have indicated they are receptive. “Hopefully it would come to fruition.” As to when the country can expect any means of alternative forms of energy, the Minister told this publication that the utility company is already in the process of exploring their options but that no specific date has been set for implementation. (DI)

Padgett to be sentenced in January

May his soul rest in peace, Dennis Kevin Williams

encouraging all motorists to be very vigilant when on the roads. “We encourage drivers to drive safe, there are several codes in using the road and we are encouraging drivers to pay attention and drive within the speed limits,” he said. “We have people who still exceed the speed limits and we would have to take whatever actions we have in the powers of laws to deal with the situation.” At the time of death, Williams was employed as a security officer at Butterfield Gold supermarket. He also performed as a drummer for the Turks and Caicos Brass band for many years. He will be missed by a number of family members and friends.

CORRUPT developer Richard Padgett will finally discover his fate in January next year after pleading guilty to bribery and conspiracy to pervert the course of public justice. The former owner of the Third Turtle property appeared in Providenciales Supreme Court on Monday (September 16) via Skype video chat. He is currently on bail in the UK because of poor health that has prevented him from travelling and has surrendered his passport. Padgett was one of 11 corruption accused defendants that attended the directions hearing to discover when further court dates would be set. Unfortunately a slow internet connection led to a break down in the video link and Padgett was unable to communicate effectively to the court. However court staff received indications of his desire to move the case on quickly through text chat. Padgett stressed that he was keen to be sentenced for his offences “at the earliest opportunity” and said he was not in a position to be able to afford legal counsel. Justice Harrison set a date of January 13, 2014, for his sentencing, and said if he produced medical reports indicating he is unable to attend he can be present via video link. The defendant entered a guilty plea to the charges laid against him in May this year.

Richard Padgett appeared in Providenciales Supreme Court on Monday (September 16) via Skype video chat

He admitted that between August 1, 2003, and August 31, 2009, he together with a number of other individuals gave inducements by unlawful corrupt payments or other rewards to two Government Ministers. The payment was in hope that they would act in a way that was contrary to ordinary rules of honesty and integrity expected of Ministers so as to benefit him and others in their commercial interests in the TCI. He also admitted that between January 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009, he conspired together with

others to pervert the course of public justice. This was in that knowing that a judicial public inquiry was announced into the possible corruption or other serious dishonesty in relation to past and present elected members of the legislature of the Turks and Caicos Islands in recent years. They agreed on a course of conduct that would have led to the presentation to the said Commission of Inquiry of false or forged documents designed to mislead them into believing that payments made for corrupt or dishonest purpose were in fact made for honest reasons. Padgett, who also had civil proceedings against him, has reached a settlement agreement with the TCI Government. The civil claims arose from the Third Turtle development and another in relation to Crown land on East Caicos acquired by a company controlled by the Padgett. In the settlement agreement he has transferred to the Government land valued at about $7m and has also made a cash payment of $75,000 to the costs of investigating the claims. The land transferred to TCIG includes about 540 acres of former Crown land on East Caicos (although some of this land is charged to a bank for about US$1.5m), and two parcels at North West Point and Richmond Commons on Providenciales totalling about 10 acres.

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Constitutional review to get underway, resolution passed

UNANIMOUS support was registered in the House of Assembly on Thursday (September 19) for the Premier’s motion for a parliamentary select committee to be established to review the 2011 Constitution. A seven member committee will be established with two appointees from the Government and Opposition sides each and the remaining three from outside of the House. The Speaker will appoint the Secretary of the committee and all of these members will work together with community-based members. They will review the working of the 2011 Constitution and record and report findings to House within six months. Premier Rufus Ewing in presenting the resolution to the House noted that even though the people of the TCI had an opportunity to give input to the 2011 Constitution, their input was not incorporated. He restated his position that the constitution is not in the best interest of the TCI people and is violation of human rights under the United Nation Charter, chapter 27. “This constitution sought more to empower the office of the Governor than those persons elected by the people,” he stated. Commenting on his recent visit to Gibraltar for a meeting of

the Overseas Territories on the constitutional framework of the countries, he said in describing the TCI constitution and its elements, most of his colleagues were appalled. “Because it seemed as if this constitution is doing the people of these islands and this house of assembly a disservice. Countries such as Montserrat were appalled we have such a constitution.” He noted that the overarching clause section 28 and 29 of constitution which states that the Governor before appointing, and after having sought the advice of the relevant persons, does not have to take the advice or recommendation – they can go contrary and his decision could not be challenged in any court. “When things are going good, it is not a problem, but when we have situations like these now it becomes a problem. These are just some of the issues in the 2011 Constitution,” Ewing said Leader of the Opposition, Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson rising in support of constitutional talks, asked the Premier that the only question her side of the House has for him is ‘what took you so long?’. She said her party has identified sections of the constitution they are not in favour of, but unfortunately, they do not know exactly what the

concerns of the Government are. “We do see a stronger Governor, a new body called the Integrity Commission empowered, we do see a built-in CFO which lends me to believe this is still an interim constitution, we do see regression,” Cartwright-Robinson enumerated. “Logger heads, fighting, making up a bunch of noise would not get us to where we hope to get in looking for a more progressive constitution and no way are we going to join hands and say this is what is causing the Government not to address the issues of the day…” She noted however, that there are some good features in the constitution, but the questioned whether the TCI people should take those good elements “for how bad some of the bad is”. “We cannot allow the Government to mislead by making anyone believe that we call constitutional commission together, and it is going to happen. “We have to understand the process, we have to work along with the process, we have to sometimes force the process but I am going to ask from this side of the House that we look at engaging before anything else.” She added that her party believes that the 2006 Constitution was a very strong one, as the country got the majority of what it asked for and

Attendees learnt about restraint orders, seizure, confiscation and civil recovery

Proceeds of crime training

A SEMINAR aimed at boosting the skills and knowledge of TCI’s law enforcers took place on Saturday (September 14). The one day proceeds of crime event was organised by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Andrew Mitchell QC, Helen Garlick and Rob Rinder led the meeting which covered topics of restraint orders, seizure, confiscation and civil recovery. Following the seminar Director of Public Prosecutions JoAnn Meloche thanked acting Attorney General Rhondalee Knowles and

Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar for their support. “It was an informative and engaging presentation with a view to the consistent enforcement of Proceeds of Crime legislation,” she said. Attendees included TCI public prosecutors, the Attorney General's chambers Crown counsel, the TCI Integrity Commission, and Special Investigations and Prosecution Team (SIPT) staff. Three units from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) also attended

the training course - the criminal investigation department (CID), financial crimes unit and financial investigations unit. Braithwaite-Knowles welcomed the AG’s chambers’ participation in the practical training which was presented by some of the UK’s leading counsels. “Civil recovery is a necessary consideration for the Attorney General as civil recovery authority in all cases where property is involved and which otherwise cannot be prosecuted by the office of Director of Public Prosecutions,” she said.

a bit more. “An elected government and an elected opposition have a responsibility, but there are provisions in this constitution that just reeks of mistrust and while I can appreciate the background in which it was brought it ought not to be tolerated. “As simple as passing or accepting the standing orders for this House to manage the affairs of the House of Assembly, the Governor for the very first time has to approve it. “These are the kind of things that I will stand on and that I believe are just frivolous and more punitive,” the Opposition Leader protested. A major suggestion she made concerned the involvement of more persons from outside the House in the review process. “I would like to say that whilst the constitution is important and whilst this is going on we prefer to see the issues of the day being addressed more aggressively.” She said the Ministers should be left to concentrate on the day-to-day running of the country rather than being bugged down in a committee. “I do not want us to lose sight of the more important issues at this time. The constitution is critical, it is crucial and I believe that we in this House do not have to be the ones spearheading the committee.” Governor’s Appointed Member, Lillian Misick while endorsing most of what the Opposition Leader said in her presentation, suggested to the Premier that when they go to the people that they itemise what they find to be regressive in the constitution. “You need to operate on the basis of fact rather than emotion. You also need to encourage our people to come out of the state of apathy that they are in because I can tell you that having been a part of the period when these constitutional discussions took place, it was discouraging on many occasions to get our people involved in the exercise.” She said during the meetings during that period very few persons attended: “You had people who just said we don’t want what happened before to happen again and by the time of expressions and the things that they said, they were the ones who encouraged the greater empowerment of the Governor’s responsibilities. We don’t want that and we don’t know repeat of it…” She said the people of the TCI need to stop being so reactionary and if as the Premier indicated, the constitution is not in the best interest of the people then the people need to be heard stating what it is in the constitution that is not in their best interest. Meanwhile, in fine philosophical form, Minister of Finance, Washington Misick, in beginning his presentation, declared: “We are where we are and this is where we

have to move forward. “The truth of the matter is that only God has the right to punish us, the British does not have the right to punish us and that is exactly what happened.” He said the UK has no knowledge of the culture of the TCI and for all practical purposes they have abandoned the Islands, leaving the two parties to pull the country up by the bootstraps and get it to where it is today. He presented this as fact. “We have demonstrated in tough times that we have the resolve to make good decisions and we have the resolve to work together.” Citing article 73 of the UN Charter, the Minister said this speaks to how the UK has dealt with the issue. “There was absolutely no reason on God’s green earth if wrong was done here why it could not be handled differently. “And the same way that we had people in the community who were good enough to serve in the interim administration those same people could have provided service in a different kind of forum without actually disbanding the parliament which represents the people of this country.” Misick said that by doing this, the British handpicked winners and losers and that was never the intention of the UN Charter. He said this as an abuse of the UK’s responsibility. Addressing the Governor Appointed Member’s statements on the lack of participation in the process the last time and their demonstrated apathy, Misick said the climate then was one of disrespect for the TCI. “The environment that was created under the interim administration was not one that actually showed any respect for the people or even created an environment where they felt welcomed to participate in any of these things. “Essentially they came here and everything they saw, like a kid with a hammer, was a nail and they took the hammer to it and that should never happen again in this country.” In endorsing the resolution, he advised that engagement be sought with persons in the TCI, and those outside who have the experience the TCI may not have, and who share similar concerns. “The constitution that we have is incestuous. We are playing in a sand box, there is no independence, there is just so much that is left to the integrity of the UK part of the Government, whereas we are under menace and they can do whatever they like and there are no questions asked.” All members of the House endorsed the resolution, with several suggestions coming from both sides on the way forward, but the prevailing attitude was one of willingness to work together for the good the country. (DI)

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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.

Free by nature

Dear Editor, There are a number of awareness movements around the globe that attest to the cruelty inflicted upon dolphins when held in captivity. Does the TCI want to be on the high or low side of this movement? Could going ahead with this plan actually affect local business adversely for most of the people, only padding the pockets of very few, mostly ex-pats? Sadly the sheer drive for profit often does not take into account this cruelty and often downplays it believing it is the natural order of things for humans to exploit animals to achieve their own ends. Part of being ‘Beautiful By Nature’ means we need to take into account the bigger picture here - not only the ethical questions but the overall benefit to the business community as well. As far as local business goes, just who and how many will be affected positively among TC Islanders? Given the momentum of this worldwide movement to free dolphins from their water prisons and not begin new ventures to incarcerate them, the profit motive may well work against

the local business community in general and only favour the very few. The jobs it provides will be very few full time jobs and for the most part menial jobs cleaning and feeding and otherwise attending to captive dolphins and cooking fritters and hot dogs for tourists. What, maybe seven at most, not 27? To wit: 80,000 people have signed petitions opposing dolphin enclosures for tourist attractions - many of these people who have been ‘entertained’ at dolphinariums and now boycott them. 70 places worldwide have closed down. American parks and zoos have not captured dolphins in the wild since 1993 because of these impacts despite the fact that it is still legal. Jean-Michel Cousteau compares dolphinariums to “keeping a person blindfolded in a jail cell”. Questions: 1) As far as taxis go, how long would it be before shuttle busses would take away taxi service? 2) This competitor might dilute business to other eco-tour

enterprises like scuba resort courses or snorkelling trips. As the world community continues to see the cruelty to dolphin enclosures, many are closing down. Might this mounting negative press begin to detract from the more informed tourists from coming to Grand Turk or the TCI in general if a new dolphinarium is built just when the trend to close them down is well underway? It is becoming clear and an enlightened global consensus agrees that dolphins should not be kept in captivity and that it no longer makes business sense either. Due to the pressure from tourist boycotts, England has closed down all its marine mammal exhibits and Australia and Israel have banned the import of dolphins for entertainment altogether. Planned projects have been dropped altogether as it is clearly becoming evident that this is not a good or ethical way to develop tourism and more likely will deter tourism. To keep consistent with the motto ‘Beautiful by Nature,’ let’s add the TC Islands to the list of the informed and enlightened by adding to this ‘Free by Nature’ when it comes to our regard for dolphins. Ex Grand Turk resident

Invasion of the aliens Dear Editor, I was quite surprised how frequently new species are being introduced to the Turks and Caicos either intentionally or by error through shipping. Some are not poisonous while others are quite dangerous. This leads me to suggest that we take stricter measures in the importation of plants/animals or other cargo which may be harboring stowaways. This morning I saw an interesting creepy crawly in my bath tub. Of course I didn’t attempt to touch it or kill it until I investigated to ascertain what it was. It was actually a Scutigera coleoptrata or ‘house Centipede’ which is originally from the Mediterranean. Amazing that it found its way to the TCI. It is not poisonous but has a nasty sting and can cause mild to severe swelling in humans. It feeds on spiders, bed bugs, cockroaches, termites, ants and silverfish. The house centipede lays between

63 and 151 eggs. For this reason I have decided to call the exterminator for my little alien. Normally I wouldn’t hurt any harmless creature but I have concluded if I allow the numbers to increase getting stung seems more inevitable. Another species now in the TCI is the Cane Toad. It’s originally from South America. This species is extremely toxic in every stage of its life and is deadly to most animals ranging from birds to other amphibians to dogs. Humans have also died if the toxin is ingested. They can lay between 8,000 to 25,000 eggs, grow up to 15 inches and have weighed over 5lbs. If anyone comes into contact with any of these toads they should contact the DECR as to the location it was last seen for removal. Euwonka Selver

Competitor's blueprint COMMENTARY

WHEN we were in business, designing products we often looked at what the competition was doing. We always tried to do better. The Caribbean has had moderate success attracting tourists. The USA’s big state of Florida has done well. TCI has a tourism product called ‘Beautiful by Nature’. It is our natural and historical attractions that bring tourists to our shores. Mr Dan Krassner is the executive director of Integrity Florida, a nonpartisan research institute. In a recent commentary in one of Florida’s leading newspapers, the Sun Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale, Krassner told readers what is currently holding back Florida's tourism growth. Florida’s Sun-Sentinel has no connection with the TCI Sun. Florida is seeking to attract

By David Tapfer 100 million tourists per year. Currently 90 million plus tourists visit the sunshine state each year. Florida is a competitor to the TCI and the Bahamas who are struggling to obtain their smaller market share. During the winter months American and Canadian tourists flock to the warmth of Florida and its islands, the Florida Keys. There they enjoy sand, sea and

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beach. They visit historical sites from northernmost St Augustine to Florida's Key West. According to Krassner, Florida tourism growth is being held back from achieving its goal by a reputation for corruption. Florida has led the nation in local government corruption between 2000 and 2010. Krassner goes on to give a blueprint for repairing the damage this corruption has caused. If repairs are affected, he says, Florida can attract capital, jobs and talent. TCI is in the same position, so let us look at Krassner's blueprint for Florida. He starts by saying Florida must finish the job of ethics reform. The state government is passing legislation to improve transparency in district governments. Next the integrity director says

Florida needs to eliminate cronyism. Self-dealing and awarding jobs and contracts to cronies must stop. Conflicts of interest must be prosecuted. There must be fair access to public office for all citizens. There must be an open budget process where the priorities are set from more public participation. Bid tampering, bid rigging and no bid awards must end, says Krassner. There must be published data for all spending of taxes so the public can see what programmes are working and what are not. Krassner winds up his comments saying: “Policymakers must enact these reforms now to end corruption, protect jobs and secure Florida’s future.” Unsaid is, lacking reform present tourism numbers can evaporate. Florida does have one of the best healthcare systems and attracts many retirees who bring their assets

permanently south to the sunshine state. All of this sounds so familiar it is frightening. The previous and current administration is ignoring all of the above. The Speaker of the House, a crony, now tries to stall prosecutions joining our Premier to bring down a legal system which while poor is all we have. Cronyism continues while working across party lines to achieve reform is non-existent. If Krassner is right, and it is obvious he is, the future of the TCI under this administration from the FCO to the current ministry is mired with the same problems and bogged down. In the last election 56 per cent of the voters chose a better blueprint laid down by the PDM but instead we ended up with more of the same.

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Judge dismisses application for judicial review in dolphin case AN ATTEMPT to have an October 2012 decision by former Governor Ric Todd to amend regulations that deal with protection of marine life has been thwarted in the Supreme Court. Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale dismissed the application for a judicial review of the Governor’s amendment to the regulations in the Fisheries Protection Ordinance on Thursday (September 19). She said it was not well founded. The Fisheries Protection (Amendment) Regulations that was Gazetted on October 25, 2012, permits the importation and keeping of marine mammals for the purposes of display, exhibition or performance for companies that have completed the application processes and gained all the required permissions to develop and operate their facilities. Attorney Peter McKnight represented the applicants in the case – Turks and Caicos Reef Fund, Turks and Caicos Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and PRIDE. The groups have registered their

objections to the establishment of a captive dolphin park in the Turks and Caicos Islanders, both with the application and in the public domain. After delivering her draft judgment, Judge Ramsay-Hale told the applicants that she appreciated the spirit in which the application was made and that she could not find fault with their motives. David Counsel QC, representing the Governor, also conceded this point during the commencement of his submissions before the court on Monday (September 16). Some major issues raised by Phillips were that it was policy decision taken by the Governor at the time to preserve an investment opportunity for the country; that consultations would take place during the planning phase; and that the statute does not say the Governor was required to consult with the organisations before he could change the regulations McKnight placed emphasis on the last point throughout his submissions. His position was that

before the change was made to the law, the principle players should have been consulted. He also raised the point that even with the consultations the Governor did do with the Government agencies he was required to consult with, he did not discuss with them the change to the regulations, only on the economic opportunity of the Dolphin Cove project. McKnight submitted that Todd should have consulted on this, and questioned why he could not wait for the new Government to be sworn in, which was 12 days hence, then consulted with the Cabinet, as he is required to do before making any legislative changes. However, Phillips pointed out that there was no Cabinet at the time; that the Governor considered it expedient to make the decision when he did, and that he did so within his right given the constitutional circumstances. He said McKnight’s claim that it was a rushed decision before the new Government was elected was

AG attacks not for the HOA without prior notice or proof WHILE rising in support of the constitutional review motion taken to the House of Assembly by Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing, Minister of Border Control and Labour, Don-Hue Gardiner could not resist sneaking in another jab at the under fire Attorney General, Huw Shepheard. However, Acting Attorney General, Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles did not miss a step in setting the Minister right as to the proper method to put to the House any objections, concerns or issues with the AG or his authority. Knowles also advised the Minister that the forum for such discussions is the Cabinet, of which they are all members, including the AG. Gardiner was referring to lawsuits that are currently before the court in which the AG, acting for and on behalf of the Government and the people of the TCI has given instructions, which according to him were done without instructions from the relevant parties. He noted that even when instructions are given, the AG acts in total disregard for those instructions. “Anywhere else, any lawyer, would find themselves in problems,” the Minister pointed out, adding this is just one of the things they need to review within the 2011 constitution. Knowles rose on a point of order, requesting that the minister withdraw his statements as they impute improper motives to

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another member of the House, namely Shepheard. The Acting AG quoted from Standing Order 28, paragraph 5, which set out her objections to Gardiner’s statements. However, the Minister stated that the statements he made did not infringe on any Standing Order as indicated by Knowles. “I have not used any offensive or insulting language of any member, nor have I imputed any motive to a member. I am not suggesting any reason why the AG may have done what he did, all I am saying is that he has done it, so I am not imputing a motive, I am saying what has happened,” the Minister pointed out. The Acting AG then rose to

correct herself, citing the appropriate Standing Order, this time pointing to Standing Order 28 10B which set out her objections accordingly. That order read, “Should a member wish to refer in debate to the character or conduct of any person in his official or public capacity they must deliver to the Speaker written prior notice of the proposed reference. The notice must set out the facts on which the reference will be based and must be signed by the member giving it.” With this reference, the Minister agreed and withdrew his statements, further asking them to be expunged from the record. However, the issue came up again when the Premier rose to wrap up the debate on the resolution before the House. He pointed out that the Government does not have the authority to choose who it wants to be the principal adviser to the country, a major issue that the administration has with the 2011 constitution. He further questioned where the allegiance of such an appointee lies, noting that it does not lie with the Government or the people of the country. However, Ewing stopped just short of making the same gaffe that Gardiner did, pointing out that he is not looking to be quoted on certain sections of the Standing Order, as previously read to the Minister. (DI)

unsubstantiated, adding that the new Government has since indicated its support for the project, so the claim has no basis. Phillips noted that the application was misconceived. During the proceedings, Judge Ramsay-Hale indicated agreement with Phillips point that there was no need under the statutes for the Governor to consult at the time that McKnight said he should have. She pointed out that there was no proven legitimate expectation of consultation. She also made the point that the Government is in support of the project. She had occasion to bring to McKnight’s attention that there was no change to the law, but rather the change was made to the regulations and that the Fisheries Protection Ordinance did not mention a specific species of marine life. She stated that if the law does not consider the animal, then it could not conflict with the amendment to the regulations as he repeatedly contended. In her statements to the applicants

following her judgment, Judge Ramsay-Hale again brought this point up. She pointed to the misconception of the application concerning the Ordinance, as it does not speak to the protection of any particular marine species. In short, she found that the applicants did not prove that the Governor’s decision was unreasonable. On the issue of protective costs, which McKnight applied for at the commencement of the hearing the judge informed the applicants and their attorney that given the timing of the application it appeared they were ready and able to proceed without such consideration. She registered her unwillingness to consider the application for protective costs and invited the lawyer to make another submission for costs. When asked how they felt about the judge’s decision, the applicants said they were disappointed but they will wait for the finished judgment to be provided to them. (DI)

No gauge of hotel, restaurant closures on the economy

DURING this period – September to October - is what known as a slow tourist season with many hotels and restaurants closing for maintenance, but just what the economic impact to country is, is not quite known. Minister of Finance, Washington Misick has noted that even as these closures are expected every year, Government continues to look for means to keep the season alive, but that this is proving difficult given the challenges. “I don’t think it is something that is welcomed but we are always looking for opportunities to keep the level of activity up during this time of the year, but it is very difficult because it also in the middle of the hurricane season,” he told Weekly News. He added: “I don’t have any way of measuring the impact although I am sure there is an economic impact with a lot of people not doing anything for about six to eight weeks… and during the worst time of the year for the economy in terms of revenue.” However, the Minister noted that the places that are closed are ones that close every year and part of the reason is for extra maintenance works in order to

keep them on par with the kind of top of the line service and accommodation for which they are known. “Given the high end nature of the resorts in Provo, I suppose it helps from a maintenance point of view to keep the properties at a certain level. “In terms of their workers, I guess they save somewhat in terms of their payroll costs, even though I think most properties schedule their vacation times around this time of the year, so they don’t necessarily save a lot of money,” he observed. Meanwhile some hotel closures include West Bay Club, September 9 to 23; Bohio Dive Resort, September 14 to October 1; Beaches resort, September 1 to October 19; Gansevoort, September 9 to 12; Sibonne, August 26 to October 4; Ocean Club East, September 23 to October 18; and Ocean Club West, September 2 last to November 1. Information from the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association indicated that Coyaba restaurant has closed their doors from September to November as well as Bay Bistro from September 16 to October 1. (DI)

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Fractional Ownership Bill passed by House NEW property legislation slated to boost the construction industry was passed in the House of Assembly on Thursday (September 19). The Fractional Ownership Bill was debated during the ninth sitting of the House before being passed by members. Fractional ownership is a method in which several unrelated parties can share in the risk of ownership of a

high-value piece of resort real estate. Premier Rufus Ewing explained that the Fractional Ownership Bill was a vision of his Government and a means of empowering the people, driving development and stimulating the economy. “At a fraction of the cost our people can become property owners and have increased equity that would allow them to have access to financing

that otherwise they perhaps would not have had,” he said. “This financing provides the ability to realise some of the dreams of Turks and Caicos Islanders who perhaps want to become the entrepreneurs that a growing economy needs for job creation and stability.” One of the main motivators for a fractional purchase is the ability to share the costs of maintaining an asset.

Each owner is guaranteed a prescribed amount of access to the asset which typically can be used or offered to the public as rental. The income is usually split between the management company and the fractional owner unless the owner finds

the renter himself. Additionally each owner pays a portion of the annual management fees and maintenance relative to the percentage of ownership. Fractional Ownership Schemes, once reserved for luxury jet liners and boats,

have over the years been extended to include high-end real estate. They are currently operating in countries within Europe, the United States and Canada as well as Barbados, Antigua, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

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The beautiful Grace Bay beach was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination’

Grace Bay beach voted best in Caribbean ONCE again the Turks and Caicos Islands won a clutch of prizes at the World Travel Awards gala ceremony. Dubbed the ‘Oscars of the travel and tourism industry,’ the ceremony took place in Antigua and Barbuda. It was glitz and a whole lot of glamour as more than 400 of the industry’s heads gathered at the stunning Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa. The beautiful Grace Bay beach was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination’. Meanwhile the Regent Palms received the award for ‘Caribbean’s Leading Spa Resort’ and Amanyara’s Beach Villa Two claimed the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Villa’. Premier Rufus Ewing, while on his return from the UKOTA meeting in Gibraltar, said that it was an extremely proud moment for the Turks and Caicos Islands. “We were recently voted as second in the ‘Best Beach Destination in the World’ by TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice 2013, and winning the World Travel Award for the Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination further solidifies our position as the number one in the region. “Congratulations to all of our nominees for being recognised for your efforts and to the management and staff of the Regent Palms and

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa on your victory. “As a Government we stand with you and all our other hoteliers and tourism partners, we are committed to continuously improving our tourism product and these accolades are a testament to the fact that our Turks and Caicos Islands are truly ‘Beautiful by Nature’.” The awards were accepted by Althea Been from the Office of the Premier, Karen Whitt, general manager of the Regent Palms and Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, chairman of Sandals Resorts International. Director of Tourism Ralph Higgs said he was also delighted with this year’s win. “Along with our tourism partners and stakeholders we are delighted to accept these awards, which are a testament to our standard of excellence, continued strength, and evergrowing presence within the region and by extent, the world.” The regional winners will advance to the Grand Final Gala Ceremony scheduled for November 30, 2013 in Doha, Qatar. Graham E Cooke, president and founder of the World Travel Awards, said: “The Caribbean and North America are fiercely contested regions for our World Travel Awards,

and these award winners continue to serve as an example of the most luxurious and innovative brands with unique hospitality products and services.” During the same gala, Parrot Cay walked away as ‘Turks and Caicos’ Leading Hotel,’ the Regent Palms doubled its win for the night with the title of ‘Turks and Caicos’ Leading Spa Resort’ for a consecutive year, and Beach Turks and Caicos was named ‘Turks and Caicos’ Leading Resort’. The award for the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’ was copped by Jamaica, while the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand’ once again went to Sandals Resorts International. The gala ceremony, which was hosted by Daytime actor Walt Wiley and Samoya Kirby, tourism ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda, featured the sounds of Burning Flames and cultural performances from Passion de Dance. Among the guests of honour were Antigua and Barbuda’s Governor General, Dame Louise Lake-Tack, and Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the World Travel Awards is regarded as the highest achievement a travel product can receive in the international tourism industry.

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New workshop to reduce cost, enhance efficiency A NEW and impressive mechanical workshop was recently commissioned and is now operational at the FortisTCI compound on Providenciales. Last Friday (September 13), president and CEO of the utility company, Eddinton Powell ceremoniously cut the ribbon on the new structure located in the Fortis compound along Leeward Highway in the presence of several Government ministers and company employees. “There is no doubt that this building will add tremendously to the effectiveness of the operations of this country,” Powell observed during a brief ceremony before the ribbon cutting. He added that the new facility is only a fraction of the investment made in the transformation of the company into a modern utility dedicated to serving the electricity needs of Turks and Caicos Islands. “All of the facilities [in the compound] are the product of a well thought out master plan that was put together after Fortis acquired the company in 2006…the impressiveness of this building we are about to open is truly startling, it is one of the most modern maintenance facilities anywhere in the Caribbean,” he remarked. The CEO also recognised the significant contributions of several company employees - notably Brian Walsh, former VP - in bring the workshop to fruition. He noted that due to the work of and dedication to the materialisation of the facility, the Fortis board agreed to name the building ‘The Erna Jackson Mechanical Workshop’. “I would like to especially acknowledge the contribution of Erna Jackson, who due to illness has retired the company, but who was the driving force in convincing me and the board that this was a worthy project.” He added that the dedication is in tribute to her long lasting contribution to the company and the country. During brief congratulatory remarks, Minister of Government Support Services, George Lightbourne said he is impressed with the infrastructure the company has laid down over time. “I am truly impressed with what Fortis is doing in Providenciales and Turks and Caicos by extension. “I think that this is an indication of your progress over the years. “It would be remiss of me not to commend you on the quality and reliability of the services that you have been able to provide our country. “I understand that it must be extremely costly to operate a facility of this magnitude and I know that

you are faced with challenges on every angle.” He drew attention to the investment the utility has made in the area of education over the years. “I would further like to commend you for the investment you have made in educating our people, particularly our Turks and Caicos Islanders. “I believe that other major establishments and operations in the Turks and Caicos would do well to emulate you. “I believe that the confidence you have made in educating our people by hiring and educating them has proven to be beneficial to both them and you.” The Minister also conveyed his Government’s recognition of the lead the company has taken in this regard, and encouraged the company to continue its investment. Further noting the company’s progress, he said he hopes the upgrade would translate to more efficiency and lower rates. “I remember years ago there was a whole lot of black smoke coming out of the pipes, and that says to me that the efficiency level now has improved and it ought to calculate into lower fuel consumption, and it ought to reflect on your light bill. I hope it does.” During a tour of the building, director of energy production Michael Polonio, assured the media that the new workshop has already been improving efficiency and has resulted in lower fuel cost to consumers. “Our first obligation is to our customers, to keep the cost down and keep the reliability high. “Of course at the end of the day everyone benefits… and there is clearly an investment that is made by the shareholders and they need returns they invested in.” Regarding how the workshop will improve efficiency, Polonio noted that a main part of their function is maintenance. “A key part of maintaining power generation system is maintenance – they are high speed engines and they are exposed to high temperatures so there is a lot of wear and tear as the generators are working 24 hours a day so we have to take them down to service them.” He added that in between these, there are periodic failures and corrective maintenance is needed. Previously, these maintenance operations, Polonio said, were conducted in less than optimum conditions or in makeshift workshops. “But now that we have this brand new what we might consider a hospital for the engine - the service is going to be more efficient, cleaner, better and it is going to materialise

Fortis’ President & CEO, Eddinton Powell (fifth from left) pose with Ministers of Government - Akierra Missick, George Lightbourne, Portia Stubbs-Smith and Amanda Missick - and several of Fortis’ employees during the opening of the new mechanical workshop last week Friday (September 13).

into direct benefits in terms of high reliability and better performance.” Inclusive the maintenance equipment, the facility sports several computerised offices, washroom facilities, conference room and other

amenities. Polonio noted that these additional facilities assist greatly in allowing the workers to function at optimum and efficient levels. “Now when they are not working

they are seated with facilities where they have good access, if they need it, to proper documentation both through manuals and the internet to provide the technical knowledge they need for communication.”(DI)

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Why am I so frustrated! – Part 2

AS A society many of our current frustrations are as a direct result of our past habits and actions. Just as my friend who has gorged himself on junk food in his younger days doing irreparable damage to himself, now hopes to live a wholesome life; so our society is now experiencing the effects of indulging in a way of life that was poisonous and self-destructive years before and now face the consequences of those actions. Since we can’t seem to get things as quickly and as easily as we did in the 1980s and 1990s many have become extremely frustrated. But what did those bygone eras teach us? You don’t have to work hard just set up a deal, know the right person, find some money or steal what you need. Many of those traits are still with us and as time removes the old established purveyors of nepotism and cronyism many people find themselves now having to provide legitimate labour for compensation. Many can’t give it and feel entitled because of who they knew or how their politics are aligned. Our past actions have sown unproductive seeds that now show themselves in the fruit of frustration

we experience. What are we teaching our children? For the last 30 years I have worked with young people and have come to find that the poor work ethic and unrealistic view of life held by many have attached themselves to the DNA of their offspring. Because many of us adopted a thinking of entitlement and basked in practices that were not sound, eventually our children came to be and have been formed with such perspectives intertwined in their makeup. Currently many of our young people feel entitled to a better life. They want it now but view the notion of hard work or sound work ethic as a foreign concept that does not apply to them. They don’t feel that they should study hard in school or learn what it takes to be successful in society. In their minds they should get the best and have the best without any personal investment, time or energy. It is our responsibility to expose them to reality otherwise the cycle of frustration will grow as a signpost in the next generation and bring a pervasive degradation that atrophy all that we have worked hard to construct. The following quote is attributed

By Whitney Bain

to President Barack Obama: “On every front there are clear answers out there that can make this country stronger, but we're going to break through the fear and the frustration people are feeling. “Our job is to make sure that even as we make progress, that we are also giving people a sense of hope and vision for the future.” Too many in our country are disenchanted and look to others to save them. We need to take responsibility for ourselves and then march towards a brighter tomorrow using our collective strength to get there. All of us have been tainted by the effects of the 80s and 90s and it will take time to move from under that spell. Our country is stagnant, poison and blind. We are in need of a galvanising goal to awaken us to industry and drag us from the dregs of laziness and subsequent frustration. Continuing as we are is not a viable option because no one is really benefiting from the status quo. We can become productive again. We can make positive and lasting impacts on the next generation. Our children are depending on us to show them a better way.

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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.

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Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician Dr. Joe LeMoine

Eight hydration myths WATER is essential for the body to function normally. Dehydration is a concern for health and athletic performance.

There is a lot of emphasis on proper hydration for sports and this is beneficial but some things are controversial.

Weekly Recipe

Mexican rice SERVES: 8-10 PREPARATION TIME: 55 minutes

Over the years there have developed many myths about hydration; some based on misinformation and others evolved out of aggressive marketing by water and sports drink manufacturers. Here are the myths: Thirst means dehydration In a normal healthy individual thirst comes on before dehydration. It is a signal of fluid being lost and a trigger to drink. For most people it is the best guide to know your proper hydration level. Thirst does not have to be avoided but once you feel it you should respond and drink. Eight glasses a day The daily requirement of water intake in individuals is variable. On average it is between two and three litres. This does not mean you need to take this much in pure water; other drinks and foods make up for a large part of this. Some fruits and vegetables contain in excess of 90 per cent water and are an important source for fluids.

INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces tomatoes, very ripe and cored 1 medium white onion 3 medium jalapenos 2 cups long grain white rice 1/3 cup canola oil 4 minced garlic cloves 2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste (may omit if using canned tomatoes) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced 1 lime DIRECTIONS: • Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350. • Process tomato and onion in processor or blender until pureed and thoroughly smooth. Transfer mixture to measuring cup and reserve exactly two cups. Discard excess. • Remove ribs and seeds from two jalapenos and discard. Mince flesh and set aside. Mince remaining jalapeno. Set aside. • Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clearabout 1 1/2 minutes. Shake rice vigorously to remove excess

water. This step removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. • Heat oil in heavy bottomed oven safe 12 inch straight sided sautee pan or Dutch oven with tight fitting lid over low-medium heat about two minutes. • (The recipe is very specific about this but I used a 10 inch Dutch oven and it worked out fine.) • Drop a few rice grains in and if they sizzle then it is ready. Add rice and fry stirring until rice is light golden and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Be careful that the oil doesn't get too hot too fast or the oil will splatter. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and two minced jalapenos and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. • Stir in broth, pureed mixture, tomato paste, and salt. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. • Cover pan and transfer pan to oven to bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes. Stir well after 15 minutes. • Stir in cilantro, minced jalapeno to taste, and pass lime wedges separately.

Caffeine in coffee and soft drinks It is true that caffeine has a dehydrating effect but caffeine drinks also contain fluid. In normal amounts of less than a few cups a day the hydrating effect of the liquid is greater than the effect of caffeine. This is not so in concentrated energy caffeine drinks and caffeine pills which should be avoided. You can’t drink too much water Drinking too much water can be a dangerous thing, especially in high intensity endurance activities. The body handles fluids and electrolytes differently under these conditions of high stress and can lead to a dangerous condition called hyponatremia. Anyone participating in these intense sports should consult a professional regarding proper strategies in these conditions. Water for weight loss Water itself will have no effect on weight loss directly.

If you are substituting high sugar drinks for water there will be less calorie intake. Or if you are eating a lot of vegetables with water content this may have the effect to decrease appetite (unfortunately this doesn’t apply to eating large quantity of fruits because the high sugar content means more calories and can also trigger rebound hunger shortly afterwards). Sports drinks For most athletes and exercisers water is appropriate for hydration. For some people the flavouring in sports drinks may increase their intake. Electrolytes in sports drinks are usually not needed in people who exercise less than an hour. Occasionally at high temperatures a person can sweat a lot of salt, for example if you find white streaks on your skin or clothes after exercise, some electrolytes in your drink can help replenish the salts while exercising. Urine must be clear

Urine is normally a clear yellowish colour. The colour of urine can be affected by foods that you eat. Completely clear urine is an indication that you are hydrated to the point that whatever comes in is going directly out. Darker urine, like apple juice, is a sign of dehydration and it means it’s a good time to take on more fluids Prepare with lots of water and electrolytes beforehand If you are completely hydrated you cannot build up a reserve. The body has no means to store extra water or electrolytes. At this point the kidneys eliminate straight away anything you are adding to your body. This is why it is important to replenish during and after sports but usually not before. Hydration is important, but so is common sense. Be sure to have adequate drink to optimise performance and health, but don’t buy into everything you hear.

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Lifestyle... GARDENING 

How does your garden grow

Yellow elder YELLOW elder grows as a densely branched shrub or small tree. It has bright green opposite leaves, which are pinnately compound. Common yellow elder (Tecoma stans var stans) is a Central and South American tree that can grow up to 25ft. It has bright yellow flowers and dense, lushly green foliage that is evergreen. Common names include yellow trumpetbush, yellow bells, yellow elder and ginger-Thomas. Tecoma stans comes from desert shrub lands and dry forests in the region from Texas and Arizona southward to Argentina. It has become established in many parts of the Pacific and is naturalising in the Turks and Caicos Islands. In some places, it invades dry disturbed sites. Yellow elder will grow on a wide variety of soils, including sand and limerock. The plants can be cut to the ground for rejuvenation in the early spring or carefully sheared during the growing season to control shape and size and promote new flushes of flowers. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The yellow elder needs full sun and likes well drained soil. Potted plants should be given minimal water when not in active growth. Fresh seeds germinate readily in sandy soil in the spring. Cuttings

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root easily under mist in the summer. (Choose vigorous young semiwoody branch tips and not old woody stems or fresh green shoots) Yellow elder may have a rather awkward shape, so it is best set among more consistent shrubs where it can contribute colour to a border or screen. The yellow blooms are spectacular behind blue agave. Since this species drops its abundant blossoms before they wither, it can advantageously be placed where the fallen blossoms will form a pool of gold on the ground. Yellow elder has been used for a variety of purposes in herbal

medicine. Its primary applications have been in treating diabetes and digestive problems. Extracts from Tecoma stans leaves have been found to inhibit the growth of the yeast infection, Candida albicans. Yellow elder also contains several compounds noted for their catniplike effects on felines. Yellow elder is just beginning to get the horticultural recognition it deserves. This is an easy to grow and gloriously floriferous plant that has great potential in the nursery industry. Yellow elder is the official flower of the US Virgin Islands, where its cheerful yellow blossoms have long been appreciated for their contribution to tropical colour. Yellow elder can be invasive. In the Islands it seems only moderately invasive, but readily establishes naturalised colonies on some parts of the islands. Notice that it has become a serious problem in French Polynesia where it forms dense stands that inhibit regeneration of other plant species.

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Benefits of rice RICE is an important staple of any healthy diet, according to health. discovery.com. This food is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and complements protein alternatives to saturated fat-laden meat dishes very well. Rice is the dietary backbone for over half the world's population. In Asian countries, each person consumes, on average, 200 to 400 pounds a year. Americans eat about 21 pounds per person, per year. Rice is one reason why Asian diets are so low in saturated fat. While Americans tend to view rice as a side dish to a meat-centred diet, Asians view rice as the focus of the meal. Increasing the amount of rice and decreasing the amount of meat served helps reduce saturated fat intake. Brown rice, a whole grain, provides three times the fibre of white rice and is an excellent source of manganese and a good source

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of selenium, magnesium, many B vitamins, and fibre. The fibre and selenium in brown rice may work together to reduce colon cancer risk. Research reported in 2005 showed that rice bran oil (rather than fibre) reduced blood cholesterol levels. Whole grains eaten daily helped postmenopausal women slow the progression of heart disease. One reason may be linked to the lignans found in whole grains, which have been shown to help reduce heart disease, as well as prevent hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer. In addition, whole grains help prevent weight gain, and eating whole grains is correlated with a lower body weight, says a study that followed over 74,000 female nurses for 12 years. Long-grain rice is the most popular variety in the United States. Cooked, the grains are fluffy and dry

and separate easily. Medium-grain is popular in LatinAmerican cultures. Though fairly fluffy right after cooking, it clumps together once it cools. Short-grain, or glutinous rice, has nearly round grains with a high starch content. When cooked, it becomes moist and sticky so the grains clump together, which is perfect for eating with the chopsticks of Asian cultures. Brown rice is the whole grain with only the outer husk removed. It is tan in colour and has a chewy texture and a nutlike flavour. It is more perishable than white rice but keeps about six months, and longer if refrigerated. White rice keeps almost indefinitely if stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Expensive wild rice is not rice at all but a member of the grass family. It has a rich flavour and is higher in protein than other types of rice.

Child obesity health risks THE MONTH of September has many health observances; one of the events observed during the month is Childhood Obesity Awareness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled in the last three decades. Even though much work and progress has been made in curbing this problem in children, childhood obesity continues to be a major public health concern because there are serious health risks associated with the disease. The following risks were taken directly from the CDC’s website: High blood pressure and high cholesterol which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and type two diabetes. Breathing problems such as sleep apnea, and asthma. Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort. Obese children and adolescents have a greater risk of social and psychological problems, such as discrimination and poor self-esteem. Obese children are more likely to become obese adults. If children are overweight, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe. These health risks underscore the need to equip parents with the education needed to help their child. It is my experience that our culture makes us incapable of readily recognising a weight problem in our children either because we are so used to seeing it or because we feel like one way to show our children how much we love them is to provide all the foods they want to eat. We say things like: “He is not big, he is just plump” or “He has always been big boned” or “He comes from big people”. These excuses are just band aids for very big wounds. I also find that parents sometime become very defensive when the topic of childhood obesity is raised. Therefore, I ask that you accept this article for the information it provides and know that I am not attacking your parenting skills in any way. If you have an overweight child, speak with your paediatrician or registered dietician to get helpful tips on how to reduce your child’s weight in a healthy way. Always remember that it is not recommended to put children on diets because this can have a negative impact on their self-image. Nutrition In Demand A non profit organization helping you to: "Eat Healthy Today... Living, Longer, Better Tomorrow" Cell: (649) 242-3978 or (649) 442-3978

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Help at hand for elderly woman in need A 76-year-old Providenciales woman has been inundated with offers of financial help from members of the public after she was told she may face jail time for failing to pay her rent. Ianthe McIntosh, who now lives in Five Cays, owes thousands of dollars in backdated payments for her former home in Blue Hills. She has appeared in court three times this year and was finally told earlier this month to pay up or face prison. Ianthe, who has no savings or pension, was devastated to discover what could be her fate. But fighting her urge to remain “a private person” she reached out to the media and told her story. After featuring on television and radio it did not take long before offers of help came pouring in and now Ianthe told the Weekly News that things are looking up. “Everywhere people call me! You never know who loves you until you get in trouble. “I never dreamed these people

know me. From all over people are offering help.” Ianthe first got into trouble with her rent last year. After three years living in her home in Blue Hills she began to fall behind with payments. By the end of 2011 her landlord told her she owed $9,350 and would take her to court if she did not pay it. But Ianthe who finished working for her job of nine years as bookkeeper and payroll clerk for Provo Taxis in 2010 had no income. She added that she is ineligible for a Turks and Caicos pension as, despite being born in North Caicos and spending her childhood in the country, she spent much of her adult life in America. Her only source of cash, she said, was to be from a $50,000 compensation claim for stored possessions that were sold without her knowledge. However the case is yet to reach court. Ianthe told the Weekly News that she was grateful to her former

landlord for the concessions he had given her previously, but that changed when he began to pressure her for the money. She was then twice taken to court in March then again in June of this year, each time insisting she had no money to pay the charges. However when she returned to court on September 5 the magistrate insisted that she pay up before the end of October or face the prospect of a future in prison, she said. “He [the magistrate] said if you don’t have the money here by the end of next month you’re going to spend your 77th birthday in jail.” Ianthe said she did not expect to be treated this way when she returned home after years away in the States. “When it first happened I couldn’t sleep and I kept worrying.” She said she was sad to have to leave her home in Blue Hills and take all of her possessions to a new place in Five Cays. Now Ianthe is reaching out for

Grace Bay Resorts acknowledges top employees BY DAISY HANDFIELD MOST workers want to know that they are appreciated by the establishment they are employed

by, so the Grace Bay Club resorts did just that by titling five of their employees as ‘employees of this quarter’ and giving them incentives for their hard work.

Offer of limited PRCs approved CABINET on September 18 agreed to the limited offer of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRC) for certain categories of investors as of October 15. The Minister of Border Control and Labour, Don-Hue Gardiner and the Attorney General Chambers have provided advice to Cabinet for an amendment to the Immigration Regulations that would allow the Government to offer the PRCs to potential investors. The Minister first made the proposal to Cabinet at its August 21 sitting. He proposed a reintroduction of the PRCs in an effort to encourage economic development and stimulate the construction sector in the various islands and cays of the Turk and Caicos. The PRCs will be made available based on investments above a certain level in a home or a business. “In the less developed islands for new investments it will be $500,000 and in the island of Providenciales and the developed cays around Providenciales that

will be $1.5 million,” Minister Gardiner previously stated. He however pointed out that should someone purchase an existing house, this would not count as a new investment, as this does nothing for the construction industry. The individual would have to make an investment of the required amount in the identified islands and cays to build a new house or in a business. This, he explained, would create jobs and earn revenue for the country. According to him, it will also create an engine for tremendous potential that will be instrumental in the revival of some of the less developed islands. The PRCs will be granted to persons, the value of whose construction meets the minimum requirement after the law takes effect. Persons who have started projects, and are prepared to make the requisite investment after the amendment to the regulations takes effect will be eligible. (DI)

An awards ceremony was held at the Grace Bay Resorts on Tuesday (September 17) to commemorate all of these individuals. Calvin Campbell, Idette Pierre, Asha Stubbs, Luna Germain and Gifford Stoddart, all walked away with a certificate, a plaque of recognition and a cash prize of $300 presented to them by their general manager Thierry Grandsire. The win also made them eligible for this year’s ‘employee of the year’ award. The winners were excited upon receiving their gifts and they told the Weekly News that they were grateful and happy that their hard work was being acknowledged. Every quarter there is an award given to two front of house employees, two back of house employees and to the supervisor of the quarter. The front of house employees are those who have direct contact with the guests and the back of house employees are those who do not have direct contact with the guests. More than a dozen employees are nominated by the managers and their peers and then the managers make the final decision. Grandshire noted that incentives like these are what motivate the employees to work hard. He said: “Recognition is almost the most important thing you can do for your people and it encourages them to continue to do what they do and be the best asset for the hotel.”

Ianthe McIntosh owes thousands of dollars in backdated payments for her former home in Blue Hills

the assistance of the public to aid her in raising the funds to pay back her former landlord. After speaking on the television and radio about her situation she received dozens of messages of support through social media and on the phone.

If anyone would like to offer assistance to Ianthe they can call her on 241-4099. She stressed that there is no money in her apartment and all financial donations will go straight into a bank account.

Bank hosts bake sale in aid of Cancer Society

FIRST Caribbean’s second annual ‘Walk for the cure’ walk-a-thon will collaborate with the National Cancer Society’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness walk on October 5. Employees from the bank arranged a bake sale on Friday (September 13) to help accumulate funds for the cause. They laid out a table with tasty cookies and cakes selling for a few dollars each inside the Grace Bay branch. Donation boxes have also been set up at all of the First Caribbean branches to give customers an opportunity to make donations.

Prior to the bake sale, the company put together a ‘jeans day’ which will run biweekly up until the time of the walk. This is where employees pay a small fee and wear jeans to work. And this Saturday (September 21) the company is organising a car wash at the Leeward Highway branch parking lot between the hours of 12pm and 5pm, where residents are encouraged to come out and show their support. Customers can also purchase cancer ribbons at a price of $2 at any of their branches. (DAISY HANDFIELD)

Job readiness seminar put on by local businesses BY DAISY HANDFIELD YOUNG adults between the ages of 17-21 now have the opportunity to enrol themselves in a job readiness programme called ‘100 dreams’ being put on by HR Solutions along with Magnetic Media. The training is scheduled for October 1 to the 4 and this includes three days of training. On the fourth day there will be a big job fair at the LIME auditorium in Providenciales. According to the managing director of HR Solutions, Jameka Williams, this workshop will educate people on preparing resumes, dressing for success and other important elements when seeking employment. She said: “We are looking to train 100 people every two months on basic job readiness skills and etiquette training. “You may decide at the end of the seminar you want to go to college, you may decide to be your own boss.” Williams noted that they decided to target this age group

because around this time is when youngsters leave school and many times they do not know where to seek the necessary guidance from in finding work. Co-sponsor of 100 Dreams and CEO of Magnetic Media, Deandrea Hamilton, explained that she felt this was much needed in the Turks and Caicos Islands. “It’s a gap, it’s a void between people leaving school and leaving college knowing how to be attractive to a perspective employer so we are hoping to inspire not just all of the job readiness skills.” The total cost of the job seminar is $300, with Magnetic Media and HR Solutions putting forward the first $100, another $100 coming from sponsors and individuals having to pay only $100. Organisers say that it is for a worthy cause and it will go towards individuals’ development and career. Interested residents still have until Friday (September 20) to register between the hours of 10am and 12.30pm.

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Meditation museum to be opened in TCI WITH the increasing distractions and pressures of a fast paced life, there is a growing trend of people seeking avenues of tranquillity to explore their thoughts and find inner peace. Sister Padma of Goldsmith and a group of spiritual teachers dedicated to wellness of the mind and personal empowerment are thoughtfully creating a space right here in Providenciales to provide just that. The space, which is scheduled to be opened in a few weeks, is located in Grace Bay and is intended to be a Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum/Café. As someone who practices Raja yoga meditation, Sister Padma said: “It is important for me to share something that I have benefitted from and allow others to experience.” Presently, an organising team of Brahma Kumaris from various museums and countries are coordinating and putting together the peaceful world for all to enjoy - free of charge. A renowned spiritual leader affectionately known as Sister Jenna, was invited to coordinate and design the space, modelling it after her own successful Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum in Washington DC. Sister Jenna has been making a meaningful difference in many lives worldwide and has dedicated her life to helping people find inner peace. “Many of us struggle to be peaceful,” she said, “people are so stressed, we’re holding on to so much and there is so much to do;

Spiritual teachers dedicated to helping individuals find inner peace: from left, BK Sushil, Sister Geeta, Sister Hemlata, Sister Jenna and Sister Megan

there’s no space, no feeling. There’s not enough love and presence.” She said that the idea was to create a space on the island in which you could really raise the morale and consciousness of not only locals but also leave an impact on the tourists that visit the island, perhaps even encouraging them to come back to the place where they can connect to their spirit and strength. The Meditation Museum/Café will feature interactive displays and will include artefacts and a virtue wheel. It will also have a seating area like a café so people can relax, surf the internet, have some teas and juices;

NGO schedules mental health awareness activities IN OBSERVANCE of World Mental Health Day on October 10, a nonprofit organisation called People Incorporated TCI has planned some activities to create awareness of the matter. The group, which successfully hosted Mental Health Month activities in May this year, will now be hosting their first ‘Run, Walk and Cycle’ event this Saturday, September 21. They are inviting individuals to participate in this fundraising event in an effort to raise money for other World Mental Health Activities in October. Event coordinator Sharvone Pratt invites people to join in their walk, run or cycle, beginning at 5.30am on Saturday. She said that individuals walking will start at Central Square, circle the Blue Hills roundabout and end back at the Central Square Parking lot. Runners run will start from Graceway IGA on Leeward Highway, circle the roundabout by RBC and end at Central Square

Parking lot. Cyclers will ride from IGA Gourmet in Grace Bay, circle the Blue Hills roundabout and end back to Central Square Parking lot. To mark World Mental Health Day, another event will be held on Saturday, October 5. The community is invited to the march at 5pm from First Caribbean Bank to Butterfield Square, Downtown where they will have a short rally after the march. During the gathering there will be short, enlightening speeches to bring attention to mental illness and its effect on peoples’ lives. Free t-shirts and posters will also be available at the time of the march. This year’s theme for the march is ‘Stomping out Stigma against Mental Illness’. The organisation, which is dedicated to creating awareness, advocating and lobbying for persons with mental illness in the TCI, was established in 2007 by Sharvone and George Pratt. For more information contact 243-5600 or 246-5677.

all while listening to conscious minded music. There will also be stress reduction and positive thinking classes, and conversations on different topics of inspiration from a variety of speakers. Seminars providing practical tools on how to better deal with relationships, the self and the body will also be conducted. Courses will include Raja Yoga meditation, stress management and practicing inner powers to make relationships work. The spiritual Brahma Kumaris organisation has been around for 80 years and is a not-for-profit group with 5,000 branches for meditation in 120 countries. The primary focus is to assist

individuals to deepen their sense of identity and awareness, and focuses a lot on the connection to a supreme energy that helps the soul to stay rooted and grounded in the midst of adversity and chaos. Women leadership in the organisation is paramount although men do play a role. In the early years of the formation of the organisation the women believed that when females raise their self-respect and value the world will become a better place. Sister Jenna said that space will be a unique one where individuals can explore the power of thoughts, relationships, love and find a renewed sense of themselves and raise the quality of thinking about themselves and others around them.

It will be designed “to bring us back to a natural knowledge of our true selves and our responsibility to humanity”. She hopes that everyone who experiences the museum finds his or her own authentic meaning for life. Sister Jenna thinks with this new addition to the island: “It will not just be a beach paradise, but a paradise that brings people to the ocean of their own mind and inner powers and abilities.” Sister Padma will be the coordinator of programmes and activities for the TCI Meditation Museum/Café. For more information contact Sister Padma at 332-4101 or 231– 4101 or email her at bkwsutci@ yahoo.com. (KH)

Cancer fundraising event welcomes new businesses on board BY DAISY HANDFIELD A MEDIA briefing was held on Tuesday (September 17) at the Regent Palms to formally welcome the Parrot Cay resort as a supporter of an annual fundraising event. ‘In the Pink’ is put on every year to raise funds for the National Cancer Society. During the briefing, organisers of the event spoke on small implementations that will be made for the event’s fifth anniversary. General manager for the Regent Palms, Karen Whitt, noted that last year $20,000 was raised and this year they are hoping to raise at least $25,000. “The format will be basically done the same as we did in years past - there will be rooms with different clothing, accessories and so forth which have been donated by both individuals and companies.” Whitt added that just like last

year, 100 per cent of the proceeds will go directly to the National Cancer Society. She said: “If you know anything about the National Cancer society, their needs are very great we want to continue to push ourselves year after year, the event is growing. “It went from a small event where we just sold merchandise to now where we have sponsors and we have an after party so as the event grows so should the amount of proceeds that we are able to donate.” One of the event’s main sponsors is Jai’s, which has donated 15 of the gifts for the raffle. The event is usually geared towards females, but one member of the organising committee, Foluso Ladejobi noted that going forward they will try to appeal to men as well. Vice president of the National Cancer Society, Rosemary Jolly,

explained that these proceeds are a big help to the society and they were very grateful to the Regent Palms, other members on board and residents. Parrot Cay which assisted with the event last year decided to become more involved this year. Retail manager for Parrot Cay, Mary Forbes, noted that last year they donated quite a few items from their retail department and are looking forward to doing more this year. Organisers are still appealing to the public for items that may be lightly used or even cash donations to go towards the cause. The event is scheduled for October 12 at 6pm at the Regent Palms during which attendees can enjoy a night of shopping and complimentary drinks. There will also be dancing under the stars and ‘hunky male’ dancers.

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Spiritual leader shares wisdom of finding inner peace and more A RENOWNED inspirational female leader and spiritual teacher visiting the TCI has been sharing her wisdom in a most heartfelt way, leaving a radiant lasting impression on those she met. Jenna Maraj, affectionately known as Sister Jenna, is a spiritual teacher of the Brahma Kumaris organisation who has spent more than 20 years shaping the consciousness of individuals worldwide and making a meaningful difference in the world. During her time here, from September 15 to 21, she has been overseeing the coordination and design of the first Meditation Museum/ Café to be opened in Grace Bay. The centre, which was the idea of local Yogi Sister Padma of Goldsmith, will provide a peaceful, different world of getting to know oneself and enriching the spirit and soul. While here she also hosted a few seminars, sharing insights on various topics as well as her own spiritual journey and the art of Raja Yoga meditation. One session was held at Studio 90 Degrees in Grace Bay while the others were hosted at the location dedicated to the Meditation Museum/ Café. She is also scheduled to meet with several prominent persons including Premier Rufus Ewing. Sister Jenna is the director and founder of the Meditation Centre in Washington DC and a winner of the Friendship Archway Awards. She is one of four women leaders on the Face to Face talk series, board emeritus of the United Religions, vice chair of Power of One, and director of Brahma Kumaris in Washington DC, a worldwide organisation with over 8,000 branches in 120 countries. Having made wise contributions

Sister Jenna hosts inspirational seminars on a variety of topics focused on bringing out the best in oneself

Sister Jenna, director of the Meditation Museum in Washington DC

and produced documentaries for the Brahma Kumaris, she is sought after by numerous television and radio programmes. As co-host to a new reality TV show she gives new meaning to the term soul searching, answering age old questions with insightful and stimulating responses. Her practical approach to life and people makes her very relatable as she is someone who has lived in the real world but has chosen to seek deeper understanding of what is meaningful and truly important. Her wisdom, peace, and compassion for humanity are

expressed through the various initiatives she leads for youths, women, governments and communities. “I love the world, I love people and I love to be used for something important or meaningful… meaningful doesn’t mean I have to stand on a podium and tell everyone raise your glasses,” she said. Sister Jenna is dedicated to helping people see with “more than just their eyes” and being an overall good individual no matter their faith or religious beliefs. As a Yogi she said: “Meditation is such a powerful tool, when you

observe your thoughts and can feel it, things become clear. When your thoughts are clear there is success and freedom. “It’s about living from inside out, not outside in…maintaining a sense of peace and knowing how powerful you are without material things.” She said that happiness through any form of extroversion is easy but real happiness comes when if none

of those things exist there will still be happiness. Balancing energy is also important, she believes. “You’ve got to know how much to give and how much to take and how to use knowledge to be successful and help others in the world.” “It’s about raising the qualities in you that brings out a better person,” she said. (KH)

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Dozens of dive site moorings restored AN ECO-volunteer group has completed eight days of work restoring and improving dive site moorings around the islands of Providenciales and West Caicos. The Turks and Caicos Reef Fund (TCRF) installed a total of 27 dive site moorings, most at sites that had been missing moorings for many years, along with four new sites. According to TCRF chairman Don Stark there are a total of 52 designated dive site moorings on the official navigational charts for the TCI and over half of those sites have been missing mooring lines for a long time. “This effort was made possible by our fund raising efforts over the past several years,” he said. “With the recent large donation from the insurers of the White Cloud, the vessel which caused extensive damage to the reef area off Northwest Point, we expect to continue this effort to restore all 52 listed dive sites with proper moorings and to maintain them for years to come.” Deputy director of the TCRF David Stone explained that many

The team completes eight days of work restoring dive site moorings

Volunteers install a total of 27 dive site moorings

of the previous moorings were connected to the sea floor by chains wrapped around coral heads. “This type of sea floor anchor is not ecologically appropriate nor is it strong enough to hold some of the vessels that use the dive sites around the TCI,” he said. “So a big part of this effort has been to replace those inappropriate and inadequate sea floor anchors with proper sea floor anchors. “We are proud to say that east of Wiley Cut in the Grace Bay area where many of the moorings were attached to chains around coral

heads, those all have been replaced by either rock pins or Helix sand anchors.” The recent work on dive site moorings was facilitated by Provo Turtle Divers, Big Blue and DEMA. The work took place under a Memorandum of Understanding between the TCRF and DEMA that designates the TCRF as the lead non-governmental agency for the installation of dive and snorkel boat moorings in the TCI. TCRF has also recently provided materials to the dive operators in Grand Turk and Salt Cay to replace

and repair dive moorings around those islands. That work was completed by volunteers from Blue Water Divers, Grand Turk Diving and Salt Cay Divers. “Our goal,” said Stark, “is to double the number of dive boat moorings around Provo, West Caicos and French Cay within the next year. “In addition, the donation from the White Cloud insurer will also enable us to install many new snorkel boat moorings around Provo and add to the planned large vessel moorings that we are working with the TCIG Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA) to install throughout the TCI.” AIG, the insurer for the vessel White Cloud, has provided the TCRF with a donation as part of the compensatory damages for the reef destruction that took place when the White Cloud’s anchor dragged

for several days off the coast of Northwest Point, Providenciales. The donation is specifically designated for the installation of an additional six large vessel moorings (in addition to the six already planned) around all the islands of the TCI, an additional 20 plus dive and snorkel boat moorings and the purchase and installation of navigational aids requested by DEMA. Founded in 2010, the Turks and Caicos Reef Fund is an allvolunteer run organisation that provides funding for education, research and conservation programs to individuals, organisations and agencies that help to preserve and protect the marine environment of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Anyone wishing to donate or assist the TCRF in any way can contact them through their website, www.TCReef.org.

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Free tuition for FSC employees ELEVEN staff members from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) have been given free tuition to help progress their careers. The Belongers’ Tuition Assistance Programme was established in 2010 and is geared towards assisting employees wishing to pursue higher education courses. Courses currently being studied include business studies, finance, human resources, project management and computer studies. Recent graduate Cora Williams said: “I would like to thank the FSC for the confidence and willingness shown in helping me achieve my goals. “Having received an

associate’s degree in computer studies from TCI Community College has encouraged me to continue my education by pursuing a bachelor’s degree online.” Both Williams and Stanley Dubreus, who this year received an associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology, were congratulated by FSC senior management. Managing director Kevin Higgins took the opportunity to pledge that the FSC would continue to put great emphasis on its staff development. It will invest in ongoing training and personal development programmes as well as fund academic courses.

Recent graduate Cora WIlliams received an associate’s degree in Computer Studies

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CARICOM leaders meet in effort to revive ailing Caribbean economies CARIBBEAN Community (CARICOM) leaders ended a one day meeting here Tuesday agreeing to the formation of a

Commission on the Economy as they seek to revive the ailing economies of the 15-member regional grouping.

In addition, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamla Persad Bissessar, who chaired the CARICOM Bureau

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meeting, said agreement had also been reached on the establishment of a Commission on Transportation. “We also agreed that the Commission should address the priority areas for fiscal sustainability, resource mobilisation as well as critical economic infrastructure services particularly energy and ICT (Information Communication Technology). “We further agreed the recommendations of the Caribbean Convergence Model prepared by Mr. (Winston) Dookeran (Trinidad and Tobago’s Fireign Affairs Minister) and the Commission is to report by the end of 2013”. At their last summit here in July, the regional leaders had agreed to establish a committee to consider the economic situation facing member states and the wider region and Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, who will chair the Commission on the Economy, told reporters he would advise regional leaders on the regional growth agenda. “It is generally known now that the issue of economic growth in this region has been on the front burner agenda issue,” he

said, adding that growth across the region in the last few years “has been anaemic”. “We thought we had to apply our minds to see how best we can put the economies back on a sustainable growth path,” Stuart said, adding that the issue would not only involve “not just growth, but growth with employment”. He said the sustainable growth would also have to take into consideration the issue of resource mobilisation. “So these are some of the priority areas that the Commission on the Economy will be looking at and as chairman I am allowed to co-opt people and we have to report to the Council on Finance and Planning by the end of the year”. The Commission on the Economy will have two representatives from each member country. Prime Minister Persad Bissessar said that the Bureau had also decided on the Commission on Transportation, whose membership will also include representation from the shareholder governments of the regional airline LIAT, BAHAMASAIR, Caribbean

Airlines (CAL) Suriname Airways. “We also want this Transportation Commission to look at maritime transport as well,” she said. St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr.Ralph Gonsalves told reporters that the issue of the subsidy paid to the CAL by the Trinidad and Tobago government had also been raised and was pleased that Port of Spain had agreed to end the measure from this fiscal year. “It is well known that I have been contending for quite a while that the subsidy to Caribbean Airlines was contrary to the multilateral air services agreement under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas. The subsidy has been removed so now there is a level playing field.” But Gonsalves said he was aware of efforts by the Trinidad and Tobago government to pump TT$400 million (One TT dollar = US$0.16 cents) to recapitalise CAL, and while he had no qualms about the recapitalisation measures, he would be following the matter to ensure that “there is no temptation...to provide CAL with prohibitive subsidies.

Trinidadians are happiest in the Caribbean WHEN it comes to happiness, Trinidadians are smiles ahead of the rest of the Caribbean, according to the results of the latest World Happiness Report from the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The second edition of the report echoes the findings of the 2012 Gallup World Survey which ranked Trinidad as the fifth-happiest country on earth. In the 2013 UN study, the twin-island state placed 31st overall in the world, ahead of countries including oil-rich Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as well as Spain, Thailand and South Korea. Six key variables factored into the study’s conclusions: “Real GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, having someone to count on, perceived freedom to make life choices, freedom from corruption and generosity.” Employing data covering

Trinidad is ranked 31st in the world in the current UN’s World Happiness Report, in a 2012 Gallup World Survey the Caribbean nation was placed fifth.

the three-year period from 2010 to 2012, the report was edited by a number of academics including Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and special advisor to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. “There is now a rising

worldwide demand that policy be more closely aligned with what really matters to people as they themselves characterize their well-being,” Professor Sachs said in a release. “More and more world leaders are talking about the importance of well-being as a guide for their nations and the world.

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Protest Leader: Bahamian ‘Govt is trying to silence detainees’ THE leader of a Miami-based human rights group suspects that the government of the Bahamas has gone to great lengths to silence the voices of Cuban detainees. According to Democracy Movement president Ramon Sanchez, Bahamian officials have rejected an offer made by the Honduran government to offer asylum to 10 Cubans currently at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre. Mr Sanchez insisted that those Cubans still being detained have been witnesses to abuse and would contribute to a transparent investigation into alleged beatings at the Centre. “The Bahamas has said,” Mr Sanchez explained, “that they would not release the remainder of the detainees to

Honduras. “Given the fact that there is a country that wants to take them, I can only say that the Bahamas’ desire to repatriate is wanting to censor them. “If we have the visas I don’t see any reason not to release them other than to keep them silent.” An email was sent to Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday asking whether or not Honduras had given asylum to the detainees, but he did not reply. A call was also placed to him, but his handler said Mr Mitchell was engaged at a Cabinet meeting. Mr Sanchez further urged the government to engage his group in dialogue and discontinue the combative tone which has been portrayed

in the media. He was responding to Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe who said that Bahamians should stage their own protests against a crusade that Mr Sanchez and his group have been on for weeks to tarnish the country’s reputation. Mr Sanchez said there are still plans to protests outside of Bahamasair and other airlines with flights to the Bahamas. “We would like to engage in a dialogue with the government. On the other hand, if they don’t want to do that all they need to do is produce the report and to begin the process to remove the guards from any facility that they are working at. “I read the statements by

Jamaica opposition party to face leadership challenge THE opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) will be faced with a leadership challenge for the first time in decades, after Deputy Leader Audley Shaw announced on Sunday that he will be entering the race for leadership against JLP leader Andrew Holness. After weeks of speculation, Shaw, in a live broadcast late

Sunday, revealed that he will mount a formal campaign on September 29. “I have now come to the decision that I will allow my name to be entered into nomination for the post of leader of this great 70-yearold movement … if it is God’s will and the choice of the delegates that I am to lead this great party, I will do my best

to be worthy of your trust and confidence,” he said in a live broadcast According to Shaw, at the launch of his formal campaign he will share details of the plans to rebuild the party “along with the policy framework and vision that will guide us into the next general elections when we form the next government.”

the Minister of Tourism. He is conducting himself very aggressively and it will not deter us from advocating for human rights.” (Tribune242.com)

The Cuban protest group outside the Bahamian consulate in Miami.

Property Management Summary

The Property Manager is responsible for the general operation, maintenance and record keeping of at least one property, but typically several, which are part of the company’s management portfolio, reporting to the General Manager on a regular basis. Duties associated with this role include lease negotiation, marketing, bookkeeping, landscape management as well as all tasks associated with co-ordination of property maintenance, repairs, regulations and inspections. As such mandatory experience for this role includes a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business accounting, along with several years of each, team management, contractor co-ordination, real estate management and landscaping management. Successful individuals working in this role generally possess a diverse skill-set including the ability to negotiate, build relationships, manage records, attract tenants and coordinate with contractors. Additionally, they should have sound knowledge of real estate, business and financial proceedings.

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The Property Manager is expected to handle a number of responsibilities on a day to day basis covering a range of administrative functions. They also will be required to visit the locations they are in charge of, traveling by boat/ferry across all islands in the country to ensure that properties are being properly maintained and all equipment fixed and issues resolved in a timely manner. They are expected to take prospective clients on tours of the properties, prepare agreements and ensure required services are connected. The Property Manager role can be very demanding and the necessary skills are required to handle any problems that may occur. They are also required to have excellent people skills and make not only their clients feel comfortable, but to report regularly to Property owners on all pertinent aspects of the property rental.

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VAT will hurt local businesses in the Bahamas – States former Politician Paul Moss THE Bahamian government is being irresponsible in seeking to impose Value Added Tax on the public, as the scheme will only cause local businesses to suffer, said businessman and former politician Paul Moss. Agreeing with the findings of a Nassau Institute commissioned report, which suggests that VAT will contribute to economic decline, Mr Moss said the government’s plan will be hardest on the poor. He urged the Christie administration to consider an income tax instead. “We recognise for a very long time, many decades, that

The businessman, who is also a former politician feels that local businesses will suffer with the introduction of VAT.

the present tax regime that we have is a regressive one that really puts the burden

of tax paying on the poor. The implementation of VAT continues that mode,” Mr Moss said. “It continues to put the burden of tax paying on the poor because that’s all who end up paying it, anyway. The fact is, in no other country in the world has VAT worked without income tax. “The government has been derelict and in my view, irresponsible in seeking to put this on the Bahamian people without having the discussion or the implementation of supporting tax systems such as income tax that could really help and remediate the situation in the country. And so, I believe that Bahamian businesses will suffer.”

• Accounting and Finance background (extensive), with the ability to use QuickBooks and Excel to provide at least monthly reporting to company management and property owners as required. • Administrative skills and demonstrable attention to details. • Communication and negotiation skills dealing with property owners in contract preparation, leasing arrangements and other reporting requirements. • Real Estate background with understanding of property leasing, previous work with maintenance and construction contractors and the ability to identify and resolve issues in extremely prompt fashion (our clients can be paying $1,000's per night and EVERYTHING must work all the time). • Experience in Landscape management of at least several years, knowledge of plant types, environmental suitability and health. Again some of our properties have individual plants worth in excess of $10-15,000, it's the responsibility of the Property Manager to ensure correct irrigation/feeding and maintenance of these valuable assets of our clients. • Ability to work flexible hours and extended periods, we have a season that can be very busy, the Property Manager is expected to be available to clients 24/7 when they are in-residence, position is a salaried position and after hours work is expected. • Being positive and encouraging to co-workers and contractors, being courteous to clients.

Education

Knowledge and proven experience of management, accounting, real estate, landscaping, construction and repairs are mandatory, an extensive health and safety knowledge, along with first aid training is also favored.

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We must stay in government- Clegg NICK Clegg has urged the British people to put the Liberal Democrats back in government in 2015 to curb the excesses of the Tories or Labour. “We are the only party that can finish the job of economic recovery, but finish it fairly,” he told the Lib Dem conference in Glasgow. After three years of coalition Britain was now a “step closer” to the death of single party government, he claimed. He also spoke at length about his family and personal values. The BBC News Channel’s chief political correspondent Norman Smith said Mr Clegg stuck to the argument he has been making all week - namely that coalition government works and the Lib Dems want another go at it. In a 51-minute speech aimed at preventing the Conservatives from claiming all the credit for the economic upturn, Mr Clegg said Lib Dem policies such as infrastructure spending and more apprenticeships had made all the difference. “The big question mark that has always hung over the Liberal Democrats - could we handle government? And handle it when the going got tough? - that question mark is now gone. “This recovery wouldn’t be happening without us.” He said Lib Dems had proved wrong the critics who said coalition would never work - but he also looked ahead to the next election, saying that “left to their own devices” Labour or the Tories would “mess it up”. Speaking openly about forming

Lib Dems leader Nick Clegg said that his party has proven itself in government.

a power sharing deal with the two bigger parties - something he avoided doing before the last election - he said: “Labour would wreck the recovery. The Conservatives would give us the wrong kind of recovery.” He listed a series of Conservative policies which he claimed the Lib Dems had blocked, including “inheritance tax cuts for millionaires, profit-making in schools, firing workers at will, regional pay for public sector workers, scrapping housing benefit for young people, ditching the human rights act and closing down the debate on Trident”. But he stressed that the Lib Dems were “no-one’s little brother”, adding: “We have our own values and beliefs.” The speech contained no new policies, following Tuesday’s headline-grabbing announcement on

free lunches for all children in their first three years at school in England. Saying Lib Dems would extend the scheme to all primary school children, he said: “Their (the Conservatives) priority is to help some families over others, with a tax break for married couples. “That tells you everything you need to know about their values.” By contrast, he said his party was helping “young children get the best possible start in life, and that tells you everything about ours”. The Lib Dem leadership have seen off challenges from activists to its nuclear weapons and economic policies, although delegates voted for a review of housing benefit rules - what critics call the “bedroom tax”. And he scoffed at suggestions that coalition was all about personal chemistry between the party leaders, saying any coalition depended on the result of the election. In what will be seen as a hint that he is thinking of stepping down after the next election, he told activists in Glasgow that he “will not be in politics forever”. But he used the speech to set out how his liberal values came to be formed, his “privileged” childhood and his “internationalist” outlook. He said the Lib Dems had always backed “home rule” for Scotland but would be urging a “no” vote in next year’s independence referendum to keep the UK together. But he hoped the cross-party consensus would continue after the referendum to push for “the next advance in Scottish devolution”.

US solider and wife charged with bestiality A FILTHY Fort Bragg soldier and his wife remained locked up Tuesday after having sex with dogs and sharing clips of the encounters online, cops said. Ruben and Amber Fox, both 23, were caught Monday in Raeford, N.C., south of the Army base. Their capture followed an investigation that culminated two weeks ago, when Fairfax County authorities in Virginia alerted Raeford about the criminal activity, police Maj. Marc Godwin told the Daily News. The couple has been charged with bestiality, disseminating obscene materials and conspiracy. Amber Fox was additionally charged with soliciting a crime against nature, police said. Two mixed-breed dogs and three cats were rescued from the couple’s Raeford home and brought to an animal shelter. The couple was booked into Hoke County Jail and bail was set at $15,000 each. Fox is a specialist assigned

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Global economic crisis could have caused about “5000” extra suicides ABOUT 5,000 “extra” suicides occurred in 54 countries in 2009, researchers from universities in Hong Kong and England say. A paper, published in the British Medical Journal, suggested the 2008 global economic crisis could be to blame for the increase in rates in Europe and the Americas, particularly among males and in countries with higher levels unemployment. The researchers from universities in Hong Kong, and Oxford and Bristol, England, used data from the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook. In 2009, the overall male suicide rate rose 3.3 percent in the 54 countries studied, with an excess of 5,000 male suicides -- but mainly in the 27 European

countries and 18 American countries included. The study found the largest increase in suicide in Europe was in men ages 15-24 and in men ages 45-64 in the Americas. There was no change in suicide in European females and a small increase was seen in females in the Americas, the researchers said. Also in 2009, new European Union member states -- Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovenia -- showed the largest increase in male suicide rates at 13.3 percent within Europe. The United States and Canada showed an 8.9 percent increase, and Caribbean and Central American countries showed a 6.4 percent increase in male suicides compared with a smaller increase in South American countries, the study found. (UPI)

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has promised a more open approach.

Iran will ‘never build nuclear arms’

Ruben Fox and Amber Fox, both 23, face multiple counts of crimes against nature for filming themselves having sex with dogs and sharing the clips.

to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, which is home to the Army’s Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. A soldier found guilty of a civilan crime may be reprimanded by a commander, a spokesman said. On her Facebook page, Amber Fox left a cryptic posting Sunday

for her friends and mentioned her husband, who goes by the name Chance. “Please everyone keep Chance and I in youuur prayers,” the posting read. “I cannot and will not say what’s up so please don’t ask. But please just pray for us. Thank you and love you all.” (NYdailynews)

IRAN’S new President Hassan Rouhani has said that his country would never build nuclear weapons. Mr Rouhani also told US broadcaster NBC he had full authority to negotiate over Tehran’s controversial uranium enrichment programme with the West. And he described a recent letter sent to him by US President Barack Obama as “positive and constructive”. Earlier, Iran reportedly freed 11 political prisoners including noted human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. The eight women and three men are said to also include the reformist politician Mohsen Aminzadeh. In his election campaign earlier this year, Mr Rouhani promised to free political prisoners. He also pledged a more moderate and open approach in international affairs. He is due to visit New York next week for a meeting of the UN

General Assembly. The BBC’s Iran correspondent James Reynolds says Mr Rouhani’s decision to speak to a major US news organisation shows the importance to his government of reconciliation with Washington. Iran is under UN and Western sanctions over its controversial nuclear programme. It says it is enriching uranium for peaceful purposes but the US and its allies suspect Iran’s leaders of trying to build a nuclear weapon. In an extract released ahead of the inteview’s full broadcast, the Iranian president says: “It could be subtle and tiny steps for a very important future.” The White House said on Wednesday that there had been an exchange of letters between President Obama and President Rouhani.

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Nicaragua files new claim against Colombia over San Andres

Hurricane Manuel battered Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

Hurricane Manuel hits Mexico; dozens missing after mudslide DOZENS of people are missing after a mudslide that buried homes as Manuel pounded the country’s Pacific Coast, Mexico’s president said Wednesday. At least 58 people (up to press time) were unaccounted for in the municipality of Atoyac de Alvarez, Mexican Pesident Enrique Peña Nieto told reporters Wednesday, describing damage there as “catastrophic.” The mayor of Atoyac, which is about 50 miles west of Acapulco, told CNNMexico that 15 bodies had been recovered and at least 70 people remained trapped under mud that buried 20 homes. Peña Nieto said hundreds of

people have been rescued from La Pintada, the community in Atoyac hit by the mudslide. It’s unclear how many people remain buried, he said. Manuel, which strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday evening, was one of three storms bringing devastating deluges and flooding to Mexico. At least 80 people were killed in the storms, Mexico’s interior ministry said. In the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, thousands of tourists were stranded. “Unfortunately, this took us by surprise,” Veronica Garcia told CNN en Español. “It rained uncontrollably. The streets flooded, and we had to stay inside our beach house.”

Mother pleads not guilty to raping daughter’s underage ex-boyfriend A 36-YEAR-OLD mother stands accused of having a sexual relationship with her daughter’s exboyfriend. Aglaia Cloud pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to four counts thirddegree child rape and one count of communication with a minor for immoral purposes, the News Tribune reported. The victim, who had ended a relationship with Cloud’s daughter, was confronted by his own mother about why he kept returning to the girl’s home in Lacey, Wash., court records stated. The 15-year-old then confessed that he sleeping with Cloud, 36, and claimed he was doing so because she promised to introduce him to a talent agent who could help him with his apirations to become a dancer. An aspiring singer and actress in her own right, Cloud is believed to have had sex with the boy on multiple occasions since September of 2012. The boy’s mother contacted police, who launched an investigation that netted a sex video the couple made at a Holiday Inn Express, as well as taped phone conversations that prosecutors say implicate Cloud. “There were conversations about

Aspiring actress and singer Aglaia Cloud, 36, is accused of having a prolonged sexual relationship with her daughter’s 15-year-old ex-boyfriend.

their relationship confirming her knowledge of his age and the fact they had a sexual relationship,” Lt. Phil Comstock said. In one such taped conversation, the victim asks Cloud, “did we, or did we not have sex before I turned 16?” “Yes,” Cloud replies. After entering her plea, Cloud, who now lives outside of Washington, was released on bail, but must return for her criminal trial in December. The age of consent in Washington is 16. (NYdailynews)

NICARAGUA has launched legal action against Colombia in the International Court of Justice, claiming potentially oil-rich areas in the Caribbean. Last year the court in The Hague ruled that a group of small islands belonged to Colombia, but expanded disputed maritime limits in favour of Nicaragua. In the new case, Nicaragua asked the court to rule on the exact boundary. Colombia rejected the earlier ruling, and denounced the “unfounded pretensions of Nicaragua”. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says the ruling “cannot be implemented” as new international borders can only be fixed by bilateral accords. In an statement issued on Monday, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega says the possibility of bilateral talks on the dispute were “put off by Colombia’s reaction” to the ICJ ruling. In the new case, Nicaragua requests an expansion on the borders fixed last year by the court, and “beyond its 200 nautical miles”. The ICJ ruled last November that the San Andres archipelago, which includes three islands and several

Nicaragua’s president Daniel Ortega says his demands do not affect the interests of other countries in the region.

uninhabited islets, would remain with Colombia. But most of the sea around it would become Nicaragua’s economic zone. The decision was celebrated in Nicaragua at the time. “The court has given to Nicaragua what belonged to us: thousands of kilometres of natural resources,” said Mr Ortega. Last month, Nicaragua announced it would begin drilling for oil and gas in the area. The Central American nation calculates its territorial waters have been expanded by some 90,000 sq km (35,000 sq miles), while Colombia says what it would have lost amounts to 75,000 sq km (29,000 sq miles).

Other countries in the region are taking sides in the dispute. Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli accused Nicaragua of encroaching on his country’s territorial sea. Mr Martinelli said he would sign a letter with Colombia, Costa Rica and Jamaica denouncing Nicaragua’s attitude to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The long-running case has been before the ICJ since December 2001, when Nicaragua first filed its claim. But the dispute goes back much further. The competing claims date from the early 19th Century, when the nations of Latin America were gaining their independence from Spain.

Amanda Hutton ‘starved four-year-old son to death’ THE MUMMIFIED body of a fouryear-old boy was found in a cot in his mother’s bedroom almost two years after he starved to death, a jury has heard. Hamzah Khan was still dressed in baby clothes when police made the “dreadful discovery” at his house in Bradford in September 2011, the court was told. The boy’s mother, Amanda Hutton, 43, who denies manslaughter, has gone on trial at Bradford Crown Court. The jury heard conditions in the house had “disturbed even hardened officers”. Opening the case for the prosecution, Paul Greaney QC told the jury Hamzah died on 15 December 2009 when he was fourand-a-half years old. But the barrister said the boy’s remains were found 21 months later in clothing intended for a baby aged six to nine months. These clothes still fitted him because his growth had been stunted, Mr Greaney said. “It had been stunted because he was malnourished over a lengthy period and that state of affairs resulted in his death. In short, he starved to death. “How had a child starved to death in 21st Century England?”

Amanda Hutton’s dead child was still in a cot in her bedroom almost two-years after he had starved to death.

Ms Hutton had failed to provide her son with the nourishment he needed to survive and, by failing to do so, she had killed him, said Mr Greaney. He said the “dreadful discovery” of Hamzah’s body was made after a police community support officer spoke to Ms Hutton and became concerned. Police who went into the property were faced with “conditions of squalor,” he said. “What they discovered disturbed even hardened officers.” Mr Greaney said a consultant paediatrician went to the house after

Ms Hutton’s arrest and found it “overwhelming to visit”. He said: “She discovered that there was a huge amount of rubbish, rotting matter, faeces and empty bottles. “She described the smell of the property as offensive almost beyond description.” Ms Hutton was an abuser of alcohol and cannabis, the court was told. The jury would have to consider whether Hamzah was “a secondary and less important consideration than those addictions,” Mr Greaney said.

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Brama Kumaris

FOR RENT

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

contact: 946-4664

Raja Yoga Meditation Centre Turks and Caicos Islands

September 21 - 27, 2013

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

B & B SERVICES Acting on behalf of our clients is looking to fill the following positions: Domestic Worker – $6.00 per hour

Kitchen Helper – $6.00 per hour

Labourer

– $6.00 per hour

3 Painters

– $7.00 per hour

Waitresses

– $6.00 per hour

Bartender

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101

www.bkwsu.com Email: bkpadma@bkwsutci.com

FOR SALE

– $6.50 per hour

Barber

– $7.00 per hour

Maintenance Man – $7.00 per hour

Must be willing to work 5 days per week including weekends and holidays.

Contact: 649-245-6962 9192

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

September 21 - 27, 2013

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BARRY FASHION SHOP is looking for a

SALE!!! FLOWER GIRL TEDDYS, ROSES, BASKETS Sale on wedding favors, nick naks, pillows, knives etc.

25%–35% OFF CONTACT: 649-946-4894

REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014

GRADUATE TEACHERS

to teach all relevant subjects at IGCSE and Advanced Level. Suitable candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and teaching qualifications, a minimum of five (5) years experience teaching the British National Curriculum and CIE Examination syllabi. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. CV, letter of application and names of 2 referees to be sent in writing to: The Principal, British West Indies Collegiate PO Box 338, Providenciales or Email: bwicprincipal@tciway.tc Suitable candidates will be called for interview.

PRICE SLASHED FOR QUICK SALE

$180,000 CASH! House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

Been MEP Ltd Requires a

financial controller domestic worker

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 343-2559 9153

With a minimum of 10 years in the construction industry. Duties to include but not limited to: ;;Posting daily accounts ;;Payroll ;;Financial reports ;;Budgeting ;;Projection costs etc. ;;Salary $750.00 per week

Please email resumes to Beenmep@tciway.tc “

Amazing Value! Lot for Sale

In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$49,999 o.b.o. Call 231-3788

PRICE SLASHED $175,000

9194

September 21 - 27, 2013

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STATION MANAGER

CARIBBEAN BUILDERS

CASABLANCA CASINO GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES

NIGHT AUDITOR

Is looking for a

Avis Rent-A-Car is in need of filling the position of Station Manager position involves the general operation and supervision of a car rental agency successful applicants must possess the following qualifications: ;; Previous 3-5 years experience in working at a busy car rental agency ;; Good customer service skills a must ;; Excellent communication, writing and computer skills ;; Previous supervisory experience necessary ;; Must be willing to work weekends, night shifts and holidays ;; Good organizational and problem solving skills ;; Must be high energy multi-tasker ;; Able to drive manual transmission would be a plus ;; Valid driver’s license

Plumber

Starting salary approximately $25K/year, but commensurate with experience Please send resume via email to: syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com ONLY BELONGER NEED TO APPLY 9139

JOB VACANCY EXPERIENCED worker is required to assist with the running of programs at the Youth Centre. Must be available to work holidays and weekends.

To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 244-0065 9151

ANGELIQUE CLARKE

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Casino Industry (Cash Desk) • Full knowledge of accounting procedures • Full knowledge of table games • Verities and balances entries and record of financial reports • Transaction reported by various departments • Salary: $12.00

Please submit all application and resume to: Casablanca Casino Grace Bay HR MANAGER-MARYANN INGRAHAM 244-4665

DES ELECTICAL NORTH CAICOS

Is seeking

ASSETS • Administration management or other office experience • Strong written, verbal and communication skills • Deadline for applications is 27th September 2013 • Belongers only need apply

Email your resume to roxann@ ecgyouthcentre.com or contact 331-9602

D&B AUTO REPAIR

Is looking for a

• Strong motivation to empower young people • Creative and energetic qualities

REQUIREMENTS: • University degree or Diploma in teaching, psychology, social work or similar field • At least five (5) years experience working in a related field • Computer literate in Microsoft Office programs • Excellent skills of working with youth

9154

Is looking for a

domestic worker to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

9142

contact: 241-7725 HAIR IMPRESSION NORTH CAICOS Is looking for the following:

Seeks to Employ:

Interior Design and Finishing Mechanic Supervisor The candidate must have the following requirements: • Minimum 10 – 15 years experience as a interior design finisher; • Formatting, installing and inspecting acoustic works, metal studs, framing, • sheetrock installation/finishing, detailed carpentry trim/finishing, marble and granite tile trim/finishing; • Supervise and manage construction finishing team and their work schedule; • Negotiate and price proposals and contracts; • Interview and supervise new hire; • Carry out weekly job inspections; • Provide weekly performance and job completion reports to Managing Director; • Willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends; • Must have own transportation. • Salary is commensurate with experience.

Barber/ Labourer Salary $250.00 per week. Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

9148

Contact: 2451239 or 243-6883

LYNEL GIBSON Is looking for a

store clerk To work 6 days

per week. Salary $250.00 per week. Contact: 245-1239 or 243-6883 Belongers need only apply 9137

Two Auto Mechanics They must: Have 5 yrs. Experience in repairing. Engine and Transmission. Have full knowledge in repairing. Japanese automobiles Salary: $9.00 per hour.

Contact# 649-941-7387

9135

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JOHN MACDONALD Is seeking

1 Live in House Keeper

• Minimum 5 years experience • Fluent in English • No children • No spouse • Available 24hr • Solid knowledge of Excel, Word, and QuickBooks

• Strong understanding of landscaping, gardening and harvesting of various crops • Solid understanding of garbage clean up • must be good with large dogs • Pay rate is $5/hr

Please submit Resumes at da conch shack restaurant at 499 Bay Rd. Blue Hills, Providenciales TCI Phone: (649)-432-2152 9133

M & L RETAIL STORE Is looking for a

NATIVE EYE SOUVINERS Is looking for a part-time

Labourer

• To perform daily maintenance duties; electrical, plumbing and sheetrock repairs; • Painting, Light yard work, cleaning gutters and construction site • Work six days a week; including holidays and weekends. • Hourly wages $5.50 • Clean Police Record and three character reference required

Labourer store clerk shopkeeper

Email resume to: evt@tciway.tc or Contact Us: 649.946.5414 Apply before: September 20, 2013

To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour.

9143

Contact: 242-1015

9170

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour contact: 242-7796 Belongers need only apply

9186

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 244-4813

9175

J’S MINI MART NORTH CAICOS Is looking for the following persons:

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LEONARD FORBES Is looking for a

BETHANY EDUCATIONAL & SOCIAL TRAINING (B.E.S.T. INSTITUTE)

contact: 243-1654

9136

JOSE OVANDO CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

labourer To work 6 days

per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 342-9854

per week salary $6.00 per hour. contact: 243-8071

9147

Must be willing to work 7 days per week, nights salary $250.00 per week.

Labourer to work 5 days

Long Bay, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. Phone: 332 4280 Email: turquoiselandscaping@tciway.tc

Is seeking a suitable candidate for the position of:

Turquoise Landscaping Ltd. is looking to hire a:-

The individual should meet the following requirements: Posses a valid food handler’s permit A born again Christian preferably of the Baptist faith 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

• Starting Pay - $5.25/hr. • Must have previous gardening experience and be familiar with landscaping equipment such as lawn mowers etc. • Must be willing to carry out work such as heavy lifting, digging, weeding, trimming and plant waste removal. • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. • Must have a clean Police Record.

2 DOMESTIC WORKERS Labourer Store Helper

CLASSIFIEDS 35 Turquoise Landscaping Ltd.

GARDENERS/LABOURERS

All application can be dropped off at B.E.S.T. Institute Office, Wheeland, Blue Hills, Providenciales 649-941-4802 9167

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES LTD. Is looking for the following positions

Restaurant Server Kitchen Helper Salary $6.00 per hour

Please call 332 4280 to arrange an interview.

9138

September 21 - 27, 2013

GORDON’S ELECTRIC dba PROVO ELECTRIC

A/C TECHNICIAN

Salary commensurate with qualification Resumes can be faxed to 9413425 and Labour Department, Providenciales as soon as possible

9182

Applications should be sent to: gilleycafe@tciway.tc

9145

9134

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Graceway Gourmet is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to fill the position of:

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our resort client an Executive Chef who possesses luxury resort and fine dining experience to direct the food operation of a luxury all suite resort. The Executive Chef will be entrepreneurial, motivated and highly driven. Will be directly responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department. Must be innovative and creative in his/her approach to food, and must be able to deliver superior standards of excellence in hygiene, sanitation and service.

LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER Main duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensue all security procedures and security surveillance are in place to detect, minimize and or eliminate shoplifters and or other theft offense within the store environment • As required, shall conduct in-dept investigations into suspected case (s) of fraud and theft • Shall conduct routine inspections of the store both internal and external grounds to maintain physical security and protection of assets • Must apprehend dishonest individuals and shoplifters and turn them in to the local police department for criminal proceedings • This position will work in collaboration with Local Law Enforcement Agencies to apprehend and eliminate in-store theft at all operation levels • Required Qualification and Experiences • Previous experience and credentials in security surveillance will is an added plus • Must be able to handle difficult situations with fairness, respect and diplomacy • Maintain good communication with staff members, associates and the management team • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations • Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with staff and management to achieve the department / store desired results • Observe and ensure compliance with all company policies and established procedures including general health and safety standards • Must be able to work varied hours / days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or related field OR 10+ years of culinary management experience with exposure to a diverse range of food operations • Exceptional culinary expertise in a high volume, complex food service environment • Hands-on chef with extensive catering experience, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends and menu composition • Extensive knowledge of food handling and safety standards • Knowledge of Caribbean and international cuisines highly desired • Strong knowledge of restaurant, bar, room service and catering operations; BEO’s • Knowledge of resort operations, including catering/event planning, sales and marketing, purchasing, inventory, employee and labour relations • Financially saavy with the ability to analyze P&L statements, and develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range F&B plans • Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to hire, train, develop and motivate team members • Excellent communication, organization and computer skills (MS Office, Visual One, Infogenesis POS)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO BNC CONSULTING GROUP

Salary ranges from $30, 000.00 – 36,000.00 annually

Bridgette Thomas email: bthomas@bnccgroup.com phone: 649-332-2565 Closing Date: September 27, 2013

Deadline for submission of applicants is June 12th 2010

Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracwayiga.com

ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY 9160

9172

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September 21 - 27, 2013

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FRESH FISH

MCKNIGHTS

DA CONCH SHACK

is looking for a

INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM

1 Kitchen Helpers

SENIOR COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY JOB SUMMARY • Minimum 10 years call • Expeience in drafting complex pleadings, advising, assisting and representing clients at all stages of litigation in a wide range of commercial disputes • Additional experience of professional negligence property litigation, civil fraud would be advantageous • Salary commensurate with experience.

Covering letter and CV to: admin@mcknights.tc Please apply by 23rd August, 2013

Sales Person To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

9114

Dock Master Duties include but are not limited to: Maintain, Clean Docks Monitor, Sell fuel Assist Dockage Clientele

– Do you have an outgoing personality and good communication skills? – Do you wish to work in dynamic and target oriented job environment? – Are you ready to work on an irregular schedule? – Do you have sales experience? – Are you between 20-40 years old? – Do you have an interest on working and improving yourself in jewelry market?

Requirements:

General Maintenance /Plumbing, Electrical, Painting etc. Multilingual General understanding of boats

Please submit resume directly to Milano Diamond Gallery or email your resume to vonette@milanodg.com 9150

ROBLE CONSTRUCTION Is looking for a

With a minimum of 5 years experience.

Domestic Worker with good command of the English Language and clean driver’s licence.

Please send email to millsinstitute@ gmail.com. No phone calls please.

9157

9103

Contact; 231-0250 or P.O. Box 966

9130

per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 244-3462

Expected to work six days a week, including weekends and public holidays.

Pay Schedule:

Hourly pay starting at $7.00 per hour

Applications must be submitted in writing and delivered to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, Long Bay Highway, Providenciales.

9188

Concierge/Office Manager They will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties: • Reconciliation of corporate and general account • Proposing, developing, creating, planning and delivering innovative ideas for future events • Timely responding to emails and phone calls • Updating and providing documents pertaining, but not limited to, activities, events, special requests and guest arrival information • Overseeing all guest arrivals and departures and customizing client databases • Maintaining updated accounts for multiple parties • Organize, promote and schedule staff for corporate events • Handle all email responses and inquiries from guests • Negotiating and coordinating prices and logistics with vendors • Handling all NHIP and NIB calculations and payments • General administrative duties: i.e., phones, errands, filing etc.

LEAD CONCIERG/OFFICE MANAGER

MY DEE’S NORTH CAICOS is looking for 2

Labourer To work 6 days

Work Schedule:

is seeking a Lead

Primary School Teacher

Must speak Italian must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Energetic, general willingness to assist all areas of marina operation

AFTER 5 CONCIERGE

Needed

Labourer

9111

Dock Master/ Maintenance

SALESPERSON

Is looking for a

Phone: (649)-946-8877

contact: 241-5678

Caicos Marina and Shipyard

Vacancy

VILLA G.G.G.

Minimum 5 years experience Working in a kitchen as a Line cook in a VERY high volume Restaurant. Must have knowledge of taking inventory daily. Pay rate is $5/hr Please submit Resumes at the restaurant at 499 Bay Rd. Blue Hills, Providenciales TCI

Labourers To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. Must be computer literate. Must work weekends and holidays.

Contact: 243-2344

9109

• Minimum three (3) years of office administrative/management experience • A post secondary/ University degree from an internationally recognized institution • ECDL (or equivalent) qualifications • Staff scheduling/training experience • Strong accounting skills in payroll and general accounts reconciliation • The ability to work irregular weekday hours, weekends and public holidays • Their own reliable, registered motor vehicle and a valid driver license • Proficiency in Peachtree accounting software and Microsoft Office • Their own computer, internet service and printer with Microsoft Office installed • Extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry, and in particular those activities particular to the TCI; • The ability to carry out minor maintenance repairs • Strong organizational, data entry, file management and inventory control skills • Proficient English written and verbal communication skills • The ability to attend to multiple responsibilities simultaneously • The ability to negotiate with and coordinate vendors • The ability to work independently in a time sensitive and pressured environment • Strong interpersonal skills • The ability to think creatively and to proposed and develop new business strategies and models • A valid passport

Please do not respond to this add unless you meet all of these requirements and own your own vehicle, can speak and write English fluently (written test will be provided), have a clean driver’s license and are able to work nights, weekends and holidays. Please respond to this ad by September 27th, 2013 email: ictcvacation@gmail.com

9122

September 21 - 27, 2013

HOT SPOT CAFÉ Is looking for 2

GRACEBAY SUITES

Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI

GOLD JEWELRY PAWN SHOP Is seeking a

Is looking for

Domestic Contact: 244-6780

9163

Workers to work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

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Cleaners/ Maids For upcoming season. Bring resume. Belongers only.

Is looking for a

labourer

Supervisor To work full-time salary $8.00 per hour interested person can.

9068

COCO BISTRO

contact: 244-2907

9184

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays • Must be willing to work nights • Must be able to perform duties given by manager • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary $5.00 per week

Contact: 946-5369

9178

FLOWER GIRL

the largest readership in the turks & caicos

Is looking for a Part-time

delivery driver With own transportation who is interested in making extra cash.

Unit G203, 2ND Floor , Regent Village West, Grace Bay, P.O Box 641, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Cell: 649 331-3890. Tel: 649 946-8504. Fax: 649 946 8506. Email: bsd@tciway.tc

Contact: 231-3788

THAI ORCHID Is looking for a

chef for its restaurant in Grace Bay suitable applicants can contact: 231-0561 between the hours of 6:30am-6:00pm

9149

SPOTLESS CLEANING SERVICE Is looking for a

gardener

To work 6 days per week salary $6.50 per hour. contact: 244-2907

Building Services Design Ltd. is currently seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position.

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER The successful applicant must be competent in the design of electrical systems: Power generation and distribution of power supply, performing electrical calculations, sizing equipment and performing computer analysis of alternate systems; must also be competent in the design of fire alarm systems and communication systems using the latest AutoCAD software. The applicant must be familiar with USA Codes and Regulations and should be a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) The applicant must have extensive experience in the installation, including testing and commissioning of electrical services. Applicant should have a minimum of 5 (five) years experience and a proven design track record on projects for condominium complexes, hotels, commercial and industrial facilities and residential dwellings. It is essential that the applicant must have a degree in his/her field obtained from a recognized University and registered with his/her respective Engineering Council/ Commission. The successful applicant must have the technical experience for solving design solutions and can work unsupervised in the preparation and issuing of electrical design drawings. All applications will be considered from suitably qualified candidates who should forward a copy of their resume including relevant experience to the email/ fax address below. Closing date for all application is October 20th 2013

Email: accounts@bsd.tc Or mail to: P.O Box 641, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Please copy application to: Labour Commissioner Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

PUBLIC NOTICE DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys are pleased to announce the re-opening of our Leeward Highway Office for ongoing legal services to the public. We are located in our own building across the street from the Supreme Court complex, next door to the offices of TC Weekly News and between that and the St. Monica's Anglican Church. We specialize in: • Civil Litigation (Particular competencies: Judicial Review and other claims against TCI Government/Departments, Mareva and other Injunctions, Land, Trust & Bank disputes) • Property Matters, Planning Department & Development Issues • Business Law • Immigration Telephone: (649) 941-4444 Telefax: (649) 941-4235 Cellphone: (649) 245-1314 email: berynd@yahoo.com

Please fax your application to: 649-946-8506 – Building Services Design Ltd.

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

PO Box 52, Cheshire House East 1315A Leeward Highway, Providenciales 9180

9149

38 CLASSIFIEDS A & W WHOLESALE GROCERIES Is looking for a

September 21 - 27, 2013

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EMPLOYEES NEEDED

ISLAND VILLA MANAGEMENT

DOMESTIC WORKERS/ HOUSEMEN

Duties include laundry, making beds, cleaning of all rooms etc. Must have at least 3 years experience in this area. Person applying must be able to read and write English Must be willing to work weekends and public holidays. Salary $5.50 per hour

Labourer To work 5 days per week salary. $5.00 per hour.

Contact: 946-4445. No later than September 28th, 2013

contact: 332-3487

9042

Maintenance

Steward

9164

Wanted urgently

To work 5 days per week or on call salary starting at $5.00 per hour please send resume to P.O. Box 954 Belonger will be given first preference

8868

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

is seeking the following person:

MAIDS/HELPER SUPERVISOR

Legal Executive required with a minimum of 5 years experience and with the following additional qualifications: ;;Law degree from a Commonwealth Jurisdiction ;;International experience in complex legal matters; ;;Fluency in French is a must. ;;Ability to work in a team, including liaising with fellow professionals from courts, legal practices, banks and accountancy firms; ;;STEP member or willingness to sit requisite exams; ;;Must have proven willingness to work long and sometimes late hours at short notice as needed in a pressured environment subject to inflexible deadlines; ;; Proven ability in, and willingness to train junior colleagues; Belongers are particularly encouraged to apply.

multitasking • Willing to work weekends and public holidays • Must have own vehicle and be willing to use vehicle to visit houses and shop for cleaning supplies • Be willing to run errands for houses • Salary $7.50 per hour

9135

TITLE NUMBER SECTION ISLAND 50305/9 KEW RURAL NORTH CAICOS

Send inquiries to:

NORSTAR GROUP Ltd. P.O. BOX 532, SUITE 2C, COURTYARD PLAZA LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS TELEPHONE: 649-941-3600/3500

Whereas, GLENNEVANS CLIFTON CLARKE, as personal representative of HUMPHREY CLARENCE HANDFIELD, has declared that the Lost Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) registered in his/her/their name was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found.

Quality Supermarket # 2 looking for 1

Take notice that I Paul Madgwick, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title within six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette.

Produce Clerk To work 6 days a week, salary 6.00 per hour

Good customer services skill Experience and knowledge in keeping fruit and vegetables fresh. Salary 6.00 per hour

Dated this the 29th day of May 2013 Signed: Paul Madgwick Witness: K. Gardiner 9184

Please submit you resume to georgehall231@gmail.com or call 649-441-8945 application deadline Sep 25 2013 Belonger Preference

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NOTICE OF LOST LAND CERTIFICATE

General labour, able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hardworking. Must be self motivated and able to understand, read, write and speak English

Clean police record 5 years experience and knowledge in the supermarket business

Apply in writing, with CV and cover letter to fax at (649) 941-5094 with a copy to the Labour Office, Providenciales.

REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 72

LABOURERS

Requirements:

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Legal Executive – Litigation/Commercial

ISLAND VILLA MANAGEMENT

Contact: Rhondda Collymore-Wilson Via email: Rhondda@islandvillatci.com Or fax; 649-9456-4085

Floral Designer

Call: 231-3788

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• With a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Pro • Excellent interpersonal sills and ability to work with little or no supervision • Well organized and good at

FLOWER GIRL

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September 21 - 27, 2013

ALBERT HIGGS

is looking for a

laboUrer

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

To work 5 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

contact: 243-7785

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR – PROVIDENCIALES

Purpose Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

Sky Pilot Parasail Ltd Is seeking a

Parasail Boat Captain

Contact-333-3000

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Engineering of related solutions for various project and operation needs. • Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements. • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. • Contribute to and maintain system standards. • Research and recommend innovative and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage NHIB resources. • Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and keys processes, reviewing systems and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs. • Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off as necessary. • Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary. • Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware. • Active Directory User Management. • Provide technical support for the NHIB, investigate and troubleshoot both software and hardware issues. • Repair and recover from hardware or software failure. Maintain operational, configuration or other procedures. • Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning • Maintain data center environmental and monitoring equipment • Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice. • Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of NHIB.

KAREN ADAMS POLLARD Is looking for a

Must have 5 years’ experience Must have a registered boat captain license. Salary $6.00 per hour.

To improve the operations of systems through technical research and development Scope: To overlook the flow of the entire operation of systems. This includes provisioning, supervising, installing, copying and maintaining the software and hardware of the system.

Ward’s Consultancy Acting on behalf of our clients: PJ’s Barber Shop, Villa Del Mar, Faces and Fingers is looking to fill the following positions:

Nail Technician Pool Attendant/ Maintenance Cosmetologist

Salary starting $6.00$7.00 per hour.

Contact: 345-7512

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KENYATTA FORBES Is looking for a

Labourer/ Labourer/ Handyman To work 6 days Caretaker per week salary To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 244-8820

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$5.00 per hour.

contact: 343-0577

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Janitor/Handy Man Needed! Job Responsibilities/Requirements: - sweep shop floor - clean machinery - heavy lifting - gather and empty trash - clean shop vehicles - notify mangers of repairs needed - general maintenance of grounds - monitor building security and safety - follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners - assist when required by management Wages start at $5/hr Belongers need only apply.

Applicants should call Tibor's Machine Shop on 941-5802 or email resume to tibor@express.tc 9158

Manager

for Destination Management Company

Person specification • • • • • • • • •

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Nila Destinations is looking for a highly professional, self motivated person with excellent staff management and event planning skills.

Bachelor degree, with a technical major such as computer science. Systems Administration/ System Engineer certification in Microsoft such as MCSA, MCSE. Four to six years Systems Administration experience Sound Knowledge of network cabling and Operative Systems and security of computer Networks. Very detail oriented with the ability to multi-task Show initiative Time management skills Ability to be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision

RESPONSIBILITIES • Managing of operational and fiscal activities including: agendas, budgets, pre and postevent evaluations, review and payment of event bills, maintenance of records of event aspects and financial details. • Consultation with customers: answer inquiries; determine objectives and requirements for events create estimates, programs, presentations and promotional material. • Negotiate contracts with hotels and service providers. Keep up to date data base with providers and services. • Staff management: hire and train staff, schedule staff work assignments, supervise staff on-site.

Salary

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience

SKILL REQUIREMENTS and Experience

Deadline for Submission is September 13, 2013.

• • • • • •

Previous Event and Staff Management experience Proven ability in developing/executing event logistics, accounting, budgeting Excellent communication, organizational and decision making skills Excellent multi tasking and problem solving ability Proven multi country and cultural experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, Quick Books, FrontPage and basic web design skills. • Physical endurance as most events take place outdoors • Flexibility, working hours extend into evenings, weekends and public holidays

All Applications should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc 9135

Please forward resume, passport photo and references to: Nila Destinations nila@ niladestinations.com or to Swann & Swann dtaylor@swannlaw.tc 9141

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URBAN CONSTRUCTION

SOMEWHERE CAFÉ Is looking for a

Labourer To work 6 days per week. Salary $5.00 per hour. Apply in person to Somewhere Café. Belongers will be given first preference

Is looking for a

plumber

To work 5 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

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ROADSIDE QUALITY TRADING Is looking for the following positions:

contact: 231-0018

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R & S VARIETY STORE Is looking to fill the following positions:

Store Clerk

– to work 6 days per week salary $250.00 per week

per week salary $8.50 per hour. contact: 242-6780

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WESLEY HEPBURN Is looking for a

Sales Clerk

Domestic Worker

Store Manager

contact: 242-4197

Contact: 242-3403

Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

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– to work 6 days per week salary $450.00 per week

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cook To work 6 days

Cashier

– to work 6 days per week salary $250.00 per week

Somerset Strata Management Co. Ltd.

TIKI HUT is looking for a

Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 342-0116

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Kitchen Helper To work 6 days

per week salary $5.00 per hour. contact: 941-6341

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VIA VENETO RESTAURANT Is looking for a

Baker

LABOURER

WANTED

To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour send resumes to info@ misickstanbrook.tc

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To work 6 days per week • Must have 5 years experience in baking Italian pastries and breads • Must have Food Hygiene Safety Certificate for catering • Must have a diploma in pastry making • Must have good customer service skills • Must be willing to carry out any other task assigned • Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Contact: 941-2372

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The Somerset Strata organization is seeking suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities:

Gardener

;;Complete ground work as directed by the Property Manager which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other ground areas ;;Must have the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 150lbs ;;Must have the ability to maintain irrigation systems and provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, and other grounds features

Pool attendant

Responsibilities:

;;Inspect swimming pool, deck, mechanical equipments, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that it is suitable for safe operation ;;Maintain the swimming pool area, including proper chemical and PH rate for the purpose of complying with mandated safety and health requirements ;;Perform preventative maintenance on pool equipment such as cleaning filters, changing oil on vacuum or gas pumps, and greasing equipment

General Requirements:

• Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Previous experience in this area would be an asset Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV to:

Somerset Strata Management Princess Drive, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Submissions for this job position should be received no later than October 20, 2013

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Entertainment

Justin Timberlake & Macklemore top MTV EMA nominations Cameron Bay (right) and boyfriend Rod Daily both have contracted HIV.

Porn Industry needs to get serious about condoms – Newly HIV infected porn stars SEXUAL fantasy has suddenly given way to a harsh reality. Porn actors Cameron Bay and her boyfriend Rod Daily held an emotional news conference in Hollywood on Wednesday, taking aim at what they see as lax health standards that lead them both to contract the HIV virus. Bay had been in the porn industry just three months before learning on August 21 that she was HIV-positive. A previous test on July 27 had come back negative, and Bay attributes the source of her infection to a July 31 film

shoot with San Franciscobased fetish porn company Kink.com. During that shoot, Bay said, an actor developed a cut on his penis, but cameras kept rolling as the scene with Bay continued to be shot. “I’m not here to push anything down anybody’s throat, I’m not here to fight anybody’s fight,” Bay said, fighting back tears. “I’m just here to share my story and to get knowledge out there to people and try to prevent anything like this happening to anyone else.”

JUSTIN Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead the nominations for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). Both are up for five prizes at November’s ceremony in Amsterdam. Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus go head to head for best female and both are up against Robin Thicke in the video category. The nominations were announced by Will Ferrell, who revealed the news as character Ron Burgundy from the film Anchorman. The sequel to the 2004 original, The Legend Continues, is out in UK cinemas on 20 December. Justin Timberlake is up for five awards including best male and best video for Mirrors. First-time EMA nominees Macklemore & Ryan Lewis also scooped five nominations, including best song for Thrift Shop and best hip hop award.

Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty

Real Estate Sales Executive

Responsibilities Include • Assist clients in the sale, purchase, letting or leasing of real estate • Introducing new clients and promoting real estate sales and new listings • Promptly notifying the Employer of the particulars of any new listing secured by the Employee, and of any potential listing or potential buyer coming to his/her attention • Performing such administrative functions as the Manager or acting Manager for the time being of the Employer (“the Manager”) may from time to time assign to the Employee • Participating in such meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences, events and functions connected with real estate • Assisting in the preparation and publication or promotional material and media • Fostering good relations with companies in the real estate business and their employees and agents • Participate as a practicing member of the Turks & Caicos Real Estate Association (TCREA) • Keeping proper and organized records of activities and of the properties with which you are associated with • Sales and listing reports • Required to work after hours and weekends as necessary Applicant Requirements • A minimum of 8 years in Real Estate Sales • Business Degree from a recognized University • Sales Training Courses • Multi Language Skills an asset • Microsoft Computer application knowledge

Commission Based Remuneration – Application Closing Date – October 21st, 2013. Please submit CV to: Joe Zahm, Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty, P.O. BOX 279, Venture House, Providenciales, Telephone: 649-946-4474 or Fax: 649-946-4433 9189

Ryan Lewis, Macklemore and Justin Timberlake attend the MTV VMAs last month.

They will go head-to-head with JT for best US act. Lady Gaga is also up for best look and biggest fans, while Miley Cyrus also has nods for best pop and US act.

Robin Thicke’s other nominations are for best song for Blurred Lines, US Act and world stage award for a performance in Malaysia earlier this month.

Justin Bieber is again nominated for best pop, best male, biggest fans and best Canadian act. Other nominees include Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Green Day, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Daft Punk, Rudimental, Icona Pop and One Direction, who are each up for three EMA nominations. One Direction’s Harry Styles is on the shortlist for best look. Artists with two EMA nods include Rihanna, Katy Perry, Eminem, Jay Z, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Paramore, Rita Ora, Drake, Afrojack, Avicii, Calvin Harris and Iggy Azalea.

PAMPERED PAWS

Is seeking a qualified person for the post of

GROOMING ASSISTANT/ KENNEL ATTENDANT • Experience is essential. No less than a minimum of five years consecutive and verifiable experience in grooming and animal behavior will be accepted. References will be required. • Must be able to perform the following duties: • Read, write and speak the English language • Be prompt and ready to work when your shift starts 5:45am • Bath dogs in preparation for grooming, including comb outs, brush outs, stripping, detangling, dematting and clipping • Must have knowledge of proper mixing and application of specific shampoos and conditioners • Must observe and notify groomer/ manager of ANY abnormalities on pet (i.e. Scabs, fleas, ticks, sores, anal gland issues, “hot spots”, skin conditions, eye infections, ear infections, or diarrhea • Must be able to de-tick manually and use chemicals safely and responsibly • Nail trimming and ear cleansing • Cleaning of animal quarters, both outside an inside, bathing area and grooming area • Laundering an drying towels and blankets • Cleaning of grooming equipment including but not limited to clippers, blades, scissors, tables, dental tools etc. • Inventory control using Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks • Interaction with customers, friendly and pleasant attitude • Proper handling of transactions for payment of services • Feeding and watering of animals during business hours • Administration of prescribed medications • When handling of puppies, demonstrated use of proper de4contamination techniques are used before entering and leaving runs • Clean up of fecal matter and spraying runs with disinfectants • Exercising and handling the animals • Reports to administration abnormalities with animals excrement, containment areas, security and condition • Cleaning of food and water containers using sanitary methods • Empty vacuum cleaner and clean filter when needed • Removal of solid waste at close of business everyday • Maintenance of grounds where the facility is located, i.e. Foliage control, reporting of water system leaks, removal of debris found, sweeping of walkways etc. HEAVY LIFTING REQUIRED • Must have own transportation and be willing to transport animals in vehicle • Following direction • Must have own transportation and be willing to transport animals in vehicle • Following directions of administration as required • Hourly rate starting at $7.00 per hour and will be based upon experience

Please send resume/CV to sharwind2002@yahoo.com or call Pampered Paws at 649-431-1119 between the hours of 7am-7pm Only qualified persons will be interviewed Turks Islanders will be given first preference.

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September 21 - 27, 2013

Durham win County Championship title DURHAM clinched the County Championship title with an eightwicket victory over Nottinghamshire at Chester-le-Street. Opener Mark Stoneman scored the winning boundary to secure Durham’s third title in six years following back-to-back triumphs in 2008 and 2009. The home side resumed on 7-0, with 62 needed, after rain prevented any play until 13:30 BST. Harry Gurney picked up two wickets, but Stoneman saw them home in the 17th over to finish on 35 not out. The win was Durham’s fifth in a row and 10th of the season - four more than when they lifted the Championship trophy for the first time in 2008 and two more than when they retained the title 12 months later - and ensured they could not be caught by rivals Yorkshire. Few predicted this Durham side would be among the contenders for the title at the start of the campaign following the retirement of Michael Di Venuto and Ian Blackwell and departure of Liam Plunkett and the club’s decision not to employ an overseas player. They began the campaign with a 2.5-point penalty for breaking salary

Durham’s skipper Paul Collingwood led from the front with an unbeaten 88 in the first innings.

cap regulations and lost experienced Dale Benkenstein in mid-season because of a shoulder problem. Their backroom staff had to be reorganised when head coach Geoff Cook suffered a heart attack , but a team largely harnessed from academy talent has made a huge impression under captain Paul Collingwood, who led England to the World T20 title in 2010. Durham were in charge against Notts after bowling them out for just

78 on the opening day, although they were in trouble at 45-5 in their own first innings before recovering to post a total of 256. Collingwood (88 not out) and Phil Mustard (77), Durham’s two most experienced players, rescued the situation with a partnership of 121. Notts showed greater resolve in their second innings, but a score of 246 left a target of only 69 for the home side, reduced by seven as the hosts faced one over on Wednesday evening. No play was possible on a soggy, gloomy morning, but the skies cleared and play finally began over two hours late. Once the covers were removed, Durham were disciplined at the crease as Stoneman and Keaton Jennings were content to pick up only occasional boundaries against accurate bowling. Gurney delayed the celebrations when he accounted for Jennings and Scott Borthwick inside two overs the former lbw for 21 and Borthwick caught for a fourth-ball duck. Will Smith came in at number four against his former employers, but he was largely a spectator as Stoneman thumped the ball to the boundary for the runs that brought the game to an end.

Heat’s ‘Birdman’ cleared in child pornography probe THE Birdman is finally free. Miami Heat forward Chris (Birdman) Andersen will not be charged in a child pornography investigation after authorities revealed the hoops star was the latest victim of a complex Internet hoax, his attorney said. Andersen, 35 — whose team seized the 2013 NBA Championship — became the target of the probe last year, when a Canadian woman allegedly posed as the then-Denver Nuggets player in a bizarre double catfishing scheme, said the lawyer, Mark Bryant. Authorities said 29-year-old Shelly Lynn Chartier, of Easterville, Manitoba, posed as Andersen to communicate with underage girls and also pretended to be other people to talk to the tattoo-covered basketball player. “Chris was a victim,” said Bryant, who also revealed that at least a dozen others across several states fell victim to Chartier’s plot. “Based on the information that we have been able to obtain and analyze, we are not pursuing charges against Chris Andersen,” said Lisa Pinto, a spokeswoman for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Pinto said the office is still reviewing a 4,000-page report from the “extremely complex” case before any more decisions are made by prosecutors. She said more details would be released in the near future. Chartier was booked in January

Mo Farah (left) looks in agony as Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele crosses the finish line.

Mo Farah beaten by Bekele in Great North Run thriller ETHIOPIA’S Kenenisa Bekele saw off double world and Olympic champion Mo Farah’s late surge to win the Great North Run in a thrilling sprint finish. Britain’s Farah, 30, chased down Bekele in the last 400m in a great finale but was pipped to the line by one second. Another Ethiopian, Haile Gebrselassie, was a distant third after falling behind in the last of the 13.1 miles. “I’m disappointed but I was second to a great athlete,” said Farah after finishing in one hour and 10 seconds. The sight of Farah and Bekele

fighting it out in the last 200m was a fitting conclusion to what had been an eagerly anticipated race from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields. The three distance-running greats - Farah, Bekele and Gebrselassie - boast 12 world titles and seven Olympic gold medals between them and were together until 31-year-old Bekele, competing in his first half marathon, made his break down a steep slope. “When Kenenisa went with a mile to go, I thought the pace was ridiculous,” said Farah, who won 5,000m and 10,000m gold at the World Championships in Moscow last month.

Ken Norton lands a left to the face of Muhammad Ali during their heavyweight bout in San Diego, California, on March 31, 1973. Ali lost on a split decision.

Miami Heat’s forward Chris “Birdman” Andersen was a victim of internet hoax authorities reveal.

on a string of charges that include possession and transmitting child pornography, impersonation, extortion and making threats, said Sgt. Line Karpish, a spokeswoman with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She also faces possible charges in Colorado. “We’re midstream in our investigation,” Karpish said. “We have laid charges, but we are not done.” The probe began last year, when Douglas County Sheriff’s detectives from the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit raided Andersen’s Colorado home. Investigators were acting off a tip

from a teenaged girl from California who apparently became upset when Andersen lost interest in keeping a relationship after the two had sex in his Larkspur home. The teen contacted authorities after she received a threat from Chartier, posing as Andersen, that the basketball player would release obscene pictures of her that were taken when she was under 18. But at the same time, Andersen — who had broken no laws in Colorado by having sex with the teen because she was over 17 years old — was sent a demand for money from the girl’s family.

Norton, who defeated Ali, dies at age 70 FORTY years after rising to the top of the boxing world and outdueling Muhammad Ali, Ken Norton lost his final fight -- a battle following a stroke -- at a Nevada medical facility, a friend said. He was 70 years old when he died Wednesday at a Veterans Affairs’ medical facility in Henderson, Nevada, according to Gene Kilroy, who had managed Ali and more recently visited Norton as he recovered from a stroke. While some younger people may know him best as the father of former Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ken

Norton Jr., the elder Norton was one of the most prominent figures in all of sports during the 1970s -- in large part because of his consistently great bouts with Ali. Their first showdown, in 1973, ended with Norton earning a splitdecision victory -- and breaking Ali’s jaw in the process. But Ali got his revenge six months later, winning their rematch in another split decision. The two fighters faced off one more time in 1976 at New York’s Yankee Stadium, with Ali again taking the win in what Norton’s website calls “a highly disputed split decision.”

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Basel stun Chelsea Floyd Mayweather Jr. stretched his unbeaten record to 45-0 with a win against former undefeated champion Canelo Alvarez last Saturday night.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. could face Amir Khan next FLOYD Mayweather Jr., (450), is coming off two big wins in 2013 against Robert Guerrero and former undefeated champion Canelo Alvarez. Shortly after the Alvarez fight, rumors began to circulate that Money’s next opponent is the British boxing star, Amir Khan (283). Although nothing is settled at this point, there has been several indications that the two will mix it up soon in Cinco De Mayweather 2014. When Floyd Jr. is about to fight someone, his father is usually the first to spill it out to the media as a sort of advanced promotion. Floyd Sr. said to the press: “If there’s one fighter whose a** I want Floyd to whip it’s Amir Khan – he’s no outstanding fighter and as long as he stays here he’ll keep getting his a**

whipped.” (as reported in The Daily Star . The Mayweather camp usually don’t make comments about whipping other fighters unless they have an intention to fight them. In the case of the statement above, it was totally unsolicited on the part of Mayweather’s camp. They are possibly fanning the thought of Mayweather vs. Khan in the minds of the people. Furthermore, Mayweather Jr. has stated to the media that he intends to visit the UK. He said to the media: “Mayweather Promotions is coming to the UK for my fans at the end of the year.” Whether this visit will be used as a precursor for an Amir Khan fight remains to be seen, but it is highly likely.

FIFA’s president Sepp Blatter admitted the governing body may have made a “mistake” in awarding the competition to Qatar due to the summer heat and conflicts in case of a winter tournament.

World Cup 2022: UEFA members back winter tournament in Qatar THE prospect of a winter World Cup in 2022 took a step forward after European football chiefs agreed a summer event could not be played in Qatar. Summer temperatures in the Gulf state can reach 50C, sparking health fears for players and fans alike. UEFA’s 54 member associations backed the switch at a meeting in Croatia. “The World Cup cannot be played in Qatar in the summer,” said FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce. “Everyone was certainly in agreement about that.” Boyce, a former president of the Irish Football Association, added

that the debate was now whether the tournament would be played in January of 2022 or in November and December of that year. UEFA favours January so that it does not impact on the Champions League, but British associations want to ensure their domestic festive fixtures are protected. Boyce says the associations do not want Fifa to rush that decision. “There is still nine years to go and people feel FIFA should sit down with all the major stakeholders and come up with a solution that would cause the minimum disruption to football,” he said.

JOSE Mourinho’s first Champions League tie since returning to Chelsea ended in disappointment as Swiss champions Basel earned a shock win at Stamford Bridge. Oscar put the home side ahead with an angled first-time shot into the bottom corner at the end of the first half. Basel’s Mohamed Salah levelled when he fired across Blues keeper Petr Cech. And the home crowd was left stunned as skipper Marco Streller won the Group E opener for the visitors with a late near-post header. Chelsea have made their worst start to a Premier League season in a decade after drawing with Manchester United and losing to Everton in their last two matches. But the Blues, who have won the Champions League and Europa League in the past two seasons, expected a change in fortunes as they returned to European action. Instead Basel consigned Chelsea to their first Champions League group stage defeat at Stamford Bridge since October 2003. The shock loss came exactly six years after Mourinho took charge of the final match of his first Blues spell, a 1-1 draw against Norwegian side Rosenborg. The Portuguese, who returned

Swiss champions Basel celebrate the shocking win.

from Real Madrid in the summer, has played down his youthful squad’s chances of winning the Champions League - describing them as “young eggs who need nurturing”. But the team he selected on Wednesday could hardly be described as inexperienced. Including £30m debutant Willian, Chelsea dominated possession in the opening hour, but only had Oscar’s strike to show for it. The home side forced six corners in a dominant first-half display, without being able to force Basel goalkeeper Yann Sommer into a serious save. Sommer did find himself in trouble when he fumbled an Oscar

set-piece under pressure from Gary Cahill and home debutant Samuel Eto’o in his six-yard box, only to be rescued by referee Daniele Orsato who generously awarded a foul against the home players. Chelsea were finally rewarded just before the interval when Oscar fired a first-time shot into the bottom corner after latching on to a perfectly weighted throughball by Frank Lampard. The Brazil midfielder also hit the crossbar after the break as Chelsea searched for the security of a second goal. But it did not arrive and Basel, dangerous on the counter-attack throughout, punished their hosts.

Cameron branded ‘ludicrous’ over ‘Yid’ debate OVER the years Tottenham Hotspur’s supporters have suffered anti-Semitic abuse and until recently visiting supporters would hiss, in an effort to mimic the sound of the gas chambers that sent six million Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust. So just how offensive is the use of the word “Yid” at football matches? British Prime Minister David Cameron has been told that his view on Spurs fans being able to use the “Yid” word at football matches is “ludicrous” by an anti-racism group. Last week, the English Football Association told fans they could face prosecution if they used the word, a term which at different times throughout history has been used by Jews and also to abuse them. A north London-based club, Spurs are known for having a large number of Jewish supporters, with a section of Spurs fans having attempted to reclaim the “Y word” by referring to themselves as the “Yid Army” and chanting it at matches. “There’s a difference between Spurs fans self-describing themselves as Yids and someone calling someone a Yid as an insult,” Cameron told the UK-based Jewish Chronicle newspaper. “You have to be motivated by hate. Hate speech should be prosecuted -- but only when it’s motivated by

British Prime Minister David Cameron has weighed into the debate surrounding the use of the word ‘yid’.

hate.” But Cameron’s views have been dismissed as ‘ludicrous’ by Race for Sport, a group which prides itself on “promoting fairness, justice and equality within all sports.” David Neita, a spokesperson for the group and a member of the Society of Black Lawyers, says the attempt by Tottenham fans to suggest they have reclaimed the word “is an insult to anybody’s intelligence.” He added: “Tottenham fans can be excused for attempting to deflect the abuse they received as neither the football club nor the FA previously took any action against the anti-Semitism voiced by other London clubs. “Once anti-Semitism is being highlighted and prosecuted that is

not longer a defense, if it ever was. Tottenham fans have neither the right nor the moral authority to do so.” Cameron has also come in for criticism from Peter Herbert, a leading lawyer and chairman of the Society of Black Lawyers, who says the Prime Minister’s comments “actually condone anti-Semitism or racism.” “Football is a part of society and not separate from it, so the Prime Minister has to really think what he is saying because he legitimizes antiSemitism and that is a sad thing for any parliamentarian to do,” Herbert told Sky Sports. “You cannot have people breaking the criminal law on Saturday afternoon and saying it is OK because we have a badge of honor.” British comedian David Baddiel, a leading campaigner against racial hatred towards the Jewish community, also believes the word should not be used by Tottenham fans. Baddiel, a Jewish Chelsea supporter, attacked Cameron’s position on the matter in his blog on the Guardian newspaper’s website. “The fact is that whatever its origins, their continuing use of the Y-word legitimises and sustains the racist abuse aimed at Spurs by other fans,” he writes. (CNN)

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TCIFA’s Masters League:

Cheshire Hall whip Police in opener – Sharks beat Trailblazers

Philip Shearer scored twice in the SWA Sharks’ victory against newcomers Trailblazers FC.

ANCELL Williams and Norvius Fritgerald scored hat-tricks for Cheshire Hall in a 9-0 drubbing of Police in the opening week of the inaugural Masters League (over 35). Winnick Caleb, Stephen Haye and Haroon Swaby rounded off the scoring for the winners in the game on Tuesday evening. The League, which is expected to run for 10 weeks, has five teams, including new side Trailblazers FC. In their opening encounter, it was not smooth sailing since the SWA Sharks, led by Philip Shearer, won 3-0. Shearer scored twice while Steve Kendrew added

the other. League coordinator Michael Robertson was optimistic about the league’s success. “Hopefully we will see a lot of skillful play which will encourage more people to get involved in the game. Although a lot of the older players may not be as agile as they would like to be, they still have a lot they can pass on to the younger generation”. Along with the four teams mentioned above, the Teachers FC are also competing in the league, which has games every Tuesday evening at the TCIFA Academy ground.

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Around 150 children turn out for TCIFA’s Grass Roots programme The TCIFA re-launched its programmes last week after a summer break and football looks as popular as ever judging by the response. Around 150 children showed up for the opening day Grass Roots Programme last Saturday and players will now begin their week day training sessions following a curriculum guaranteed to ensure they learn all the fundamental skills. The programme was boosted by several newly qualified coaches who will further compliment the current coaching staff that covers eight age groups. Programmes are also starting in Grand Turk, North / Middle Caicos and South Caicos. Centre of Excellence programmes are also underway for the most gifted and committed

players who have aspirations to play football at college or even professional level, these exist at U-9, U-12 and U-15 levels for boys and girls. In addition to the youth programmes the TCIFA ran a Referee’s Refreshers Course last week were the current referees had to undergo a difficult written exam and complete fitness tests. Thankfully for the association the results were very good and with over 70% of the referees being under the age of 20 that bodes well for the future. The association will also be running a Level 1 Referees’ course from the 4th-6th October. Interested parties are invited to contact the association at 941 5532 or 231 1860.

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A super extraordinary column I MAKE absolutely no excuses for the above captioned heading for this column. For I shall prove to you my loyal column readers that over the last 8 ½ years I am living proof, attesting to the above caption. As imperfect as I am, I’ve been unselfishly striving to contribute to the development of national sports in this, my beloved, one and only, country TCI. I’ve made some mistakes along the way in life. Yet I’ve paid my debts to society—some one generation plus years ago. As an indigenous native, a direct descendent from the enslaved out of Africa and having excelled internationally in at least seven countries (having not grown in the TCI), I have felt discrimination. I’ve been despised by my fellow natives (a black crab mentality) who have travelled very little or not at all. Having lived respectively in the Bahamas (36 years), Jamaica (two years) USA (three years), Canada (two years), Haiti (seven years) and in TCI (the country of my birth, for 12 years), I have an appreciation for all nationalities

By Joshua Gardiner (globally). I respect others without prejudice. The above is a prelude to what I’m about to present. Therefore permit me to highlight the persons who have played an irreplaceable role/influence in my life. (1) Dr. Norman Gay Dr. Gay was the MP for Bain Town and also a Minister of Health in the Bahamas. In 1974, after being discouraged by the colonial government, I left TCI and upon my return to Nassau, Dr. Gay invited me to create a track and field club for Bain Town. He was the patron/sponsor and I was

23-years-old at the time. I successfully created the Bain Town Flyers Track Club from which came the Bahamas’ first Olympic medal in track and field in the person of Frank Rutherford (a bronze in the triple jump in Barcelona, Spain). Also emanating from that club was two of the Golden Girls: Pauline Davis and Eldece Clarke. Many international stars came from that club. Dr. Gay also got me a job at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation as a lab chemist trainee. Yes, I’m a qualified Industrial Lab Analyst; that’s one of the reasons that I’m constantly analysing sports—in the most accurate ways possible. I was president and head track and field coach of the club. I possessed six ‘O’ levels plus three years of my University degree. I was a chemical engineer major. HENRY CRAWFORD My assistant coach was Henry Crawford, the legendary Trinidadian—longtime Bahamian resident, who coached numerous legends before my time. He coached Tommy Robinson, whom the national stadium is named after. He also trained Sir Lyndon Pindling for

years in the early mornings on the beach in Nassau. MALCOLM HANNAH Malcolm was the top middle distance runner in the Bahamas in 1974. He dominated from the 800M up to the 10,000M. After I literally coached Sam Williams and Anthony Williams to beat him, he quit the Pioneers and joined the Flyers where I became his coach. THE SIR SEBASTIAN COE CONNECTION To give you a more accurate assessment of who Malcolm Hanna was, it would be suffice to say that he ran numerous races (800/1500M) against Sir Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovettee a few years before I met him. Malcolm was more British than the British. He grew up in Britain. Sir Sebastian Coe is none other than the president/chairman of the British Olympic Association and was responsible for spear-heading the hosting of the recently concluded London Olympic Games in 2012. WALKED AMOUNG GREATNESS It should be obvious now to you my

loyal readers that I’ve walked in the company of greatness, but yet I have retained the common touch. Sad to say I’m not appreciated in the country of my birth. A prophet is not without honour except in his own home town. I’m grateful and humbled for the numerous benevolent assistance that I’ve received from Pastor Sterlin Cook, John Wildish, Gordon Kerr, Harold Charles, Johnny Gardiner, F. Seymour, Father Bernard Been, Father Peter and numerous other who continuously assist me when I’m in need. I’d be totally remiss if I did not thank my editor Mr. Blythe Duncanson for the nine years that he’s been a father to me and a source of encouragement. Whom God bless no man curse, for he rules in the affairs of men. PS on September 27th, Judith Robinson is inviting the general public to volunteer their services to assist in cleaning up the National Stadium (6-10AM); bring rakes, shovels, brooms etc. Contact her on 231-2950 for further information. Your one and only sports columnist, Josh Gardiner

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PDM delighted with Williams’s Nike endorsement – Calls on government to realise importance of sports investment THE PEOPLE’S Democratic Movement (PDM) has called on the government to recognise the importance of sports and youth investment after TCI born, world renowned sprinter, Delano Williams was given a four-year contract by sportswear giant Nike. In a release the PDM said that it was “extremely pleased and delighted” with the endorsement.

The release further stated that Williams, the current 200M World Junior champion, “brings much hope to the youth of this country and we are thrilled for him, that his hard work and dedication is paying off.” The PDM went on to encourage the former Munro College sprinter, who now runs for Britain, to “remain focused, remain committed and to continue to work hard for his future

is indeed bright.” Last week Williams told the Weekly News that his contract with Nike entails that he wears “straight Nike: casual and sportswear from head to toe.” Williams had said that the contract’s “benefits are amazing”, but did not give out details, since they were confidential. The contract will expire in 2016.

Delano Williams recently signed a four-year contract with Nike.

Rulay is one victory away from the final.

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Rulay look poised to meet Kia Katz in final – Kishco on top of Braves RULAY look set to meet Kia Katz in the final of the Provo Fast Pitch Softball League after whipping the Flyers in their second of a best-infive Playoffs encounter.

The regular season second placed finishers stamped their authority on the series with a 29-1 win following up on an 8-7 victory in the opener. Kia Katz, the regular season’s top side, are already through to the final (Predators did not complete the series). In the male department Miami Kishco have won their second

consecutive game (9-7) against the Braves. Defending champions Silver Deep might have a longer Playoff clash since they went down 5-9 to the Discount Tigers. That series is levelled 1-1. Both Rulay and Kishco will get a chance to close out their series this Saturday.

Outstanding Seymour Youth player Andrew Seymour was rewarded for his outstanding rugby year when he was awarded the U-19 MVP trophy at the recently concluded President’s Dinner and Award Ceremony. In picture Seymour (centre) is flanked by visiting great Victor Obogu (right) and senior club captain Sean O’Neill.

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