July 28 - August 3, 2012
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Preliminary list of electors ready THE preliminary list of electors was made public on Tuesday, kicking off the two-week Claims and Objections period. Registered voters can scrutinise the list and make any claims or objections by email to DLLewis@gov.tc. The list puts the total of verified registered voters at 6,884, with an additional 455 cases pending due to insufficient supporting materials by the applicants. According to the Supervisor of Elections, Mr. Dudley Lewis, the preliminary register will be placed at 60 locations across the Turks and Caicos Islands. The register lists voters by the 15 existing Electoral Districts, which will be changed to the 10 new districts, following the completion of the work of the Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC). Lewis explained that a total of 7,644 persons applied for TC Islander Status Cards through the joint Ministry of Border Control/Election Office registration process, which ended on June 29. Of these 7,063 were confirmed as TC Islanders, with 126 persons being ineligible and 455 cases are pending awaiting additional information. According to Lewis, the list of 455 pending Turks and Caicos Islander status verifications issued by the Ministry of Border Control and Labour are for those people who have not yet provided enough information to verify their status. He noted that these 455 should now contact the Ministry on 946 2801 Ext: 40707 or 40708 to arrange submission of the additional document required
Placement of preliminary register: District 1 – West Road Grand Turk: Dot’s Food Fare, E & R Supermarket, Taste of the Island Restaurant and Fulford Gas Station. District 2 – Overback, Grand Turk: Durham’s Home Centre, Tom’s Wholesale Store and Fisherman’s Paradise District 3 – North Backsalina, Grand Turk: Circle G Food Store, Cee’s Food Centre, Moore’s Cozy Corner Store and Tom’s Mini Mart District 4 – South Backsalina, Grand Turk: Palm Grove Variety Store, DNS Store, Do-It Center, Fire and Ice Bar, DC’s Office Salt Cay and Community Centre Salt Cay District 5 – South Caicos, North and East Caicos: Airport Terminal, District Commissioner’s Office and Sea View Marina District 6 – South Caicos, South: Supervalue Supermarket and G & H Enterprise District 7 – Middle Caicos: District Commissioner’s Office, Community CentreBambara and Government Clinic – Lorimers District 8 – North Caicos, East: District Commissioner’s Office, Airport Terminal, Kevin’s Enterprise and Digicel Store District 9 – North Caicos, West: Community Centre – Kew, Community Centre – Whitby and Community Centre – Sandy Point District 10 – The Bight: Kathleen’s 7-11Store, Miniature Golf Course, PTV General Office and R&E Garland Retail Store District 11 – Blue Hills: Keyse’s Variety Store, Williams Store, Three Queens Club, Lulu Variety Store, Ronnie’s Plaza and Island Cafe Restaurant District 12 – Five Cays: Texaco Station, Liz Bakery, Pal’s Electronics Store and IBO Store District 13 – Cheshire Hall: The Post Office, Grant’s Gas Station, Mackey’s Mechanic Shop, Gilley’s Restaurant, Lamont Restaurant and the Library District 14 – Richmond Hills: Chinson’s Restaurant, Provo Discount Pharmacy, Texaco Station and Discount Liquors District 15 – Long Bay Hills: IBO Food Store, Grants Gas Station, Texaco Station and KK & T Auto Rental
within the next 14 days. Lewis said once verification is complete their details will be passed to the Elections Office for addition to the Register of Electors. At the end of the Claims and Objections period Lewis is expected to issue the final register of electors, after
claims have been considered under the appeals process, during August. The Elections Supervisor pointed out that the final Register of Electors will be a little smaller than the number of person registered as Islanders as some people have exercised their right not to be placed on the voters’ roll.
Cancer Society sponsors teen holiday TWO youngsters affected by cancer were given a trip of a lifetime when the National Cancer Society sent them to a New York holiday camp. AdonicaGlinton and Jakey Cox jetted off to Camp Good Days in Rochesteron Monday (July 23) where they joined other children for a summer of activities. Just before their trip the excited teenagers said they could not wait to go and make new friends. Jakey even admitted he had trouble sleeping the night before. “I was so excited,” he said, “I woke up really early and was dressed even before my chaperone was there.” The holiday was sponsored by the TCI National Cancer Society in order to change the teens’ outlook and encourage them to be a source of inspiration to others battling cancer. Chaperone Challis Ferguson said it was also her first time at the camp. “This is something new for all of us and I'm thrilled to represent the Cancer Society,” she enthused.
this week
Friday, July 27 to Friday, August 3 Friday, July 27
Danny Buoy’s is Provo’s premier live music and sports destination, serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30am. It is the perfect place to escape from the heat and hang with friends, all in smoke free airconditioned comfort. Happy Hour specials from 4-7pm Monday-Saturday Get into the weekend mood with the intense and electrifying Tae-Bo class at Graceway Sports Centre from 6pm to 7pm. Free for fitness members, $12 for non-members. Visit www.gracewaysports.com for more information or call 4426349. Craig Archibold gets the party started at the Regent Palms from 7pm on Friday nights with the sound of classic Caribbean and Motown tunes. Call 946-8666 for details
Saturday, July 28
at Graceway Sports Centre for mothers and their little ones. Mothers, bring your little ones to dance, jump, twist and shake! Children have fun learning movement basics to fun music and mums get a light exercise while spending quality time. Mums and Tots classes begin at 10am and cost just $10. Dads are welcome! Call Shara Bowen on 244-1103 for more details.
Monday, July 30 Looking for something for your child aged 12-18 to do during summer? Visit the Youth Centre! Starting this Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, there is something for every taste. Dance class, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Basketball, Environmental Club, Games & more. All programs and activities are FREE. Call 332-9605 for information. Shakespeare Summer Workshop at the Youth Centre Read the Tempest, Macbeth and Midsummer Night’s Dream and enjoy making Shakespeare fun. Please sign up with Roxann Wake Forbes -roxann@ tciyouthcentre.tc (331 9602) for another great interdisciplinary workshop with Scott Cannon & Susan Cade.
Thursday, August 2
From left, Mr. Claude Swann receives the cheque from IBG’s Judy Dean
International Banking Group donates to Kidney Foundation THE International Banking Group (IBG), on Tuesday, presented a $6,557 cheque to the Turks and Caicos Islands Kidney Foundation in support of the Foundation’s work. Management Trainee, Mr. Jamie Wilson said, “Kidney Disease is a rising issue in the Turks and Caicos and to show our concern we would like to present them with a cheque.” President of the Kidney
Foundation Mr. Claude Swann said, No words can express how grateful we are for such a tremendous donation from IBG.” Swann told Weekly News that some of the money will go towards a member of the Foundation’s kidney transplant scheduled to be performed in England next month. IBG has been collaborating with the Turks and Caicos Kidney Foundation the past two years.
The Weekly Community and Farmers’ Market organized by TCI Red Cross is on at the organization’s headquarters, opposite Lime on the Leeward Highway in Providenciales, from 10am to 2pm. Persons will be able to purchase freshly grown produce and locally sourced items. For more information on the Weekly Community and Farmers’ Market call (649) 247-8911. With regard to the TCI Red Cross’ services or how you can volunteer or donate, contact our Provo office on (649) 941-8056 or email redcrossprovo@tciway.tc OR for Grand Turk call (649) 946-2761 or Email:tciredcross@tciway.tc If you’re looking for a serene and relaxed way of starting your weekend, bring your yoga mat at Graceway Sports Centre every Saturday at 9am and let David Bowen lead you into the wonderful world of yoga! Amazing fees for an amazing class! More info at 442-6348” Mums and Tots Dance Party classes are held every Saturday
Ladies Night at Royal Flush Gaming Parlor. All the excitement starts from 7pm: -FREE TEXAS HOLD'EM LESSONS FROM 7PM-8PM $45.00 POKER TOURNAMENT AT 8PM, (men allowed to sign up) - FREE FRESH SANGRIA FOR EVERY LADY PLAYING (any game) - ALL LADIES GET 2 FOR 1 DRINKS AT THE BAR….and much more.
Saturday, August 4
Royal Flush Casino will be hosting a Poker fundraiser. $60 buy in only 20 tickets, unlimited half price rebuys and great prizes donated by the Beach House Resort and Restaurant. Also a silent auction with be hosted and the proceeds will be donated to the united soccer league,
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