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<strong>Turks</strong> & CaiCos<br />
Former <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s Premier Michael<br />
Misick says he is seeking political asylum after<br />
the Special Investigation <strong>and</strong> Prosecution Team obtained<br />
an international warrant for his arrest.<br />
“For the past several months the SIPT has sought<br />
to secure the attendance of Mr. Misick at its offices<br />
in Providenciales in respect of allegations of corruption<br />
<strong>and</strong> money laundering during his time in<br />
office,” according to a March 19 press release from<br />
the SIPT, which so far has charged 13 people in its<br />
investigation of alleged corruption in Misick’s government.<br />
“Every opportunity has been given to Mr. Misick<br />
to voluntarily surrender to the SIPT’s jurisdiction<br />
for interview. Despite previous indications from<br />
Mr. Misick’s solicitors that he would attend for interview,<br />
he has failed to do so.”<br />
The call for Misick’s capture came in an Interpol<br />
“Red Notice,” which is requested based on an arrest<br />
warrant or court decision <strong>and</strong> seeks “the arrest or<br />
provisional arrest of wanted persons with a view to<br />
extradition,” according to Interpol’s website.<br />
The process to obtain a Red Notice began in February<br />
<strong>and</strong> was issued before a barrage of e-mails<br />
from Misick began March 15 against the governor<br />
<strong>and</strong> the interim government, said government<br />
spokesman Neil Smith.<br />
In response to the announcement of the Red<br />
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Vol. 22 , Issue 12 Phone: (649) 332-5615 E-mail: Info@<strong>fp</strong>tci.com March 22, 2012<br />
Warrant issued for Michael Misick’s arrest<br />
Former premier seeking political asylum<br />
A week of events commemorating<br />
U.S. astronaut John<br />
Glenn’s splash down off Gr<strong>and</strong><br />
Turk in 1962 was a treat for children<br />
<strong>and</strong> adults alike, culminating<br />
with a fireworks display<br />
March 23 at Governor’s Beach.<br />
On March 20, the approach<br />
road to the JAGS McCartney<br />
International Airport was renamed<br />
John Glenn Drive to remember<br />
the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>s place in the history of<br />
the United States’ first successful<br />
orbit of Earth.<br />
“Almost the first thing visitors<br />
to Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk coming by<br />
air see, as they leave the airport,<br />
is a replica of Friendship 7,” His<br />
Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd<br />
said in his opening remarks.<br />
“Almost the first thing those<br />
arriving by ship at the Gr<strong>and</strong><br />
Turk Cruise Centre will now<br />
see is the interactive exhibition<br />
commemorating the same<br />
event <strong>and</strong> the new murals we<br />
are unveiling today. This serves<br />
to underline the place of Gr<strong>and</strong><br />
Turk in a very special moment<br />
of history.”<br />
Carnival’s Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk<br />
Cruise Center unveiled newly<br />
commissioned murals depicting<br />
the past, present <strong>and</strong> future<br />
of space exploration to its<br />
Quiz night<br />
unleashed<br />
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Notice, Misick issued<br />
a statement March 19<br />
saying that he is seeking<br />
asylum in an unnamed<br />
country “because of the<br />
political persecution<br />
that is taking place to<br />
me <strong>and</strong> my family, former<br />
cabinet ministers<br />
<strong>and</strong> their families <strong>and</strong><br />
Michael Misick a select few developers<br />
who supported me <strong>and</strong><br />
my Progressive National Party during my tenure as<br />
premier of the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s.”<br />
Misick is believed to be 90 miles south in the Dominican<br />
Republic, which does not have an extradition<br />
treaty with the TCI.<br />
“Let be clear. I am not a fugitive, <strong>and</strong> will never be<br />
a fugitive,” Misick said. “I have applied for political<br />
asylum from another country <strong>and</strong> I am merely seeking<br />
protection from political persecution.”<br />
In e-mails to the news media, Misick has questioned<br />
the fairness of the judicial system under the<br />
interim administration while elected government is<br />
suspended.<br />
“It is clear that the justice system in the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
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Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk celebrates John Glenn’s space flight<br />
“Splashdown Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk” attraction.<br />
The free exhibit that<br />
opened a year ago features replicas<br />
unique to the Mercury<br />
space program, including a<br />
scaled 20-foot-tall Atlas rocket<br />
<strong>and</strong> a full-size, three-dimensional<br />
replica of astronaut John<br />
Glenn in a spacesuit, <strong>and</strong> a detailed<br />
replica of the Friendship<br />
7 capsule.<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk school children<br />
got lessons in living in space<br />
when astronauts <strong>and</strong> educators<br />
from the NASA Space Centre<br />
visited the H.J. Robinson High,<br />
Ona Glinton Primary, Eliza Simons<br />
Primary, Newman’s Preparatory<br />
<strong>and</strong> Susanna Wesley<br />
Academy schools.<br />
Students saw demonstrations<br />
of equipment, utensils, special<br />
clothing <strong>and</strong> other material<br />
used in space.<br />
The road leading to the Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk airport is now John Glenn<br />
Drive.<br />
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Air rally fun!<br />
Teachers awarded<br />
in style<br />
PNP headquarters property on Airport Road.<br />
Government seeks PNP<br />
headquarters property<br />
Wants money damages, building destroyed<br />
The interim government has<br />
asked the courts to take back<br />
Crown l<strong>and</strong> on which the Progressive<br />
National Party built<br />
its headquarters <strong>and</strong> to order<br />
the building torn down.<br />
The PNP says the court action<br />
is unnecessary <strong>and</strong> simply<br />
an attempt to embarrass<br />
the party that was<br />
in power when<br />
the U.K. took direct<br />
control of the<br />
<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>s after allegations<br />
of widespread<br />
corruption<br />
in government.<br />
A writ filed<br />
with the Supreme<br />
Court in January <strong>and</strong> served<br />
on the party March 13 says<br />
the PNP was granted a commercial<br />
conditional purchase<br />
lease in January 2005 but did<br />
not execute the lease or pay the<br />
required rent.<br />
The party built its headquarters<br />
on the property on<br />
Airport Road <strong>and</strong> leased office<br />
space to the government for<br />
constituency offices of party<br />
members of Parliament.<br />
When the interim government<br />
began reviewing Crown<br />
l<strong>and</strong> allocations in 2011, it<br />
discovered that the PNP had<br />
never been granted title to the<br />
property.<br />
“It had been our hope that<br />
matters could be settled amicably<br />
without the need for<br />
proceedings,” Attorney General<br />
Huw Shepheard said in a<br />
statement March 20. “Unfortunately,<br />
discussions with the<br />
PNP have not been successful.<br />
In those circumstances, the<br />
government has been left with<br />
no choice but to bring these<br />
proceedings for trespass <strong>and</strong><br />
damages to recover this plot of<br />
Crown l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> what is properly<br />
owed to the government.”<br />
Carlos Simons, a Queen’s<br />
Counsel who is seeking lead-<br />
ership of the party<br />
“They are <strong>and</strong> represents the<br />
party in the case,<br />
said the PNP has<br />
never disputed<br />
government’s<br />
right to reasonable<br />
rent or paying<br />
market value<br />
Carlos Simons, QC for the property.<br />
But negotiations<br />
haven’t resulted in a settlement<br />
out of court “because<br />
they were not undertaken in<br />
good faith by (Shepheard) <strong>and</strong><br />
his clients, the governor <strong>and</strong><br />
the Foreign <strong>and</strong> Commonwealth<br />
Office,” Simons said.<br />
“They are hell-bent on issuing<br />
this final embarrassment<br />
to the PNP as an institution.<br />
The party is hell-bent on ensuring<br />
its survival as a pillar of<br />
the parliamentary democracy<br />
that our constitutions since<br />
1976 have provided for, <strong>and</strong> to<br />
ensure that the party is a force<br />
for good in the affairs of our<br />
country.”<br />
As for the dem<strong>and</strong> to tear<br />
down the building, Simons<br />
said, “I would also be surprised<br />
if anyone, regardless<br />
of their political allegiance,<br />
would agree (even if govern-<br />
hell-bent on<br />
issuing this final<br />
embarrassment<br />
to the PNP as an<br />
institution.”<br />
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March 22, 2012 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.<strong>fp</strong>tci.com<br />
Most people have read or heard<br />
about the exchanges between the<br />
governor <strong>and</strong> Michael Misick,<br />
initially over the governor’s use<br />
of mild profanity on a local radio<br />
show.<br />
Not to have the last word, <strong>and</strong><br />
presumably to prove he carries a<br />
big stick, Mr. Misick’s response<br />
was followed by a public notice<br />
from the governor stating that he<br />
had issued an international arrest<br />
<strong>and</strong> extradition warrant for Mr.<br />
Misick, authorized by Interpol.<br />
Immediately following that notice<br />
was a public notice from the<br />
attorney general, indicating that<br />
he had filed trespass proceedings<br />
against the PNP, the party that<br />
Mr. Misick led, for the recovery<br />
of the l<strong>and</strong> on which its headquarters<br />
is built <strong>and</strong> for an order<br />
requiring the destruction of that<br />
building.<br />
We now live in a country where<br />
the law is at the whim of one man.<br />
This situation is beyond intolerable<br />
because there is no independent<br />
judiciary to check the abuse<br />
of that power. Local judges have<br />
no security of employment, their<br />
salaries are at the discretion of the<br />
governor, <strong>and</strong> the courts’ budget<br />
is set by the governor. These are<br />
the hallmarks of a legal system<br />
where it is comparatively easy for<br />
the governor to influence the judiciary.<br />
The recent confirmation of one<br />
of the Supreme Court judges was<br />
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<strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s has turned into a<br />
puppet show with judges making<br />
decisions to please the dictator<br />
that appointed them,” Misick<br />
said. “It is clear that me, none of<br />
the other accused or charged or<br />
any other black persons can ever<br />
get a fair trial.”<br />
Of 13 charged, two are white<br />
<strong>and</strong> the others are black <strong>Turks</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>ers.<br />
“If I or any one has done anything<br />
wrong why did you <strong>and</strong><br />
the British government have to<br />
change the whole legal system<br />
including abolishing our right<br />
to jury trial, changing the evidence<br />
laws <strong>and</strong> hearsay laws just<br />
to name a few,” Misick asked the<br />
governor in an e-mail. “Why is<br />
SIPT illegally gathering information<br />
<strong>and</strong> harassing law abiding<br />
citizens if it is so clear that we<br />
have done wrong?”<br />
The interim government<br />
changed the absolute right to a<br />
jury trial in the Supreme Court to<br />
allow either prosecutors or defendants<br />
to request a trial by a judge<br />
instead of a jury, similar to the law<br />
in the U.K.<br />
“And how can there be a fair<br />
trial when you are the executive,<br />
you are the legislature, <strong>and</strong> you<br />
also appoint the judges <strong>and</strong> you<br />
have already pronounced that we<br />
are all guilty?” Misick asked.<br />
At a recent public hearing,<br />
Todd said he believed that guilty<br />
government officials should be<br />
prosecuted <strong>and</strong> convicted, a statement<br />
Misick <strong>and</strong> others are calling<br />
a pronouncement of guilt for<br />
those accused.<br />
A 2009 Commission of Inquiry<br />
found evidence of widespread<br />
corruption or malfeasance in office<br />
by Misick, some of his fellow<br />
ministers <strong>and</strong> others. The U.K.<br />
then suspended parts of the Con-<br />
held at the governor’s residence<br />
<strong>and</strong>, on accepting her appointment<br />
the judge was quoted as<br />
saying, I am “humbled <strong>and</strong> overwhelmed”<br />
<strong>and</strong> I am “grateful <strong>and</strong><br />
indeed pleased for the trust that<br />
has been placed in me.”<br />
The Foreign <strong>and</strong> Commonwealth<br />
Office (FCO) contracts<br />
with the judiciary, it appoints the<br />
governor, it selects the attorney<br />
general, <strong>and</strong> it has contracted<br />
with the Special Investigation <strong>and</strong><br />
Prosecution Team (SIPT) <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Civil Recovery Team. The governor<br />
articulates the FCO’s objectives,<br />
he takes every opportunity<br />
to comment on the wrongdoing<br />
of the current accused, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
efforts of the SIPT <strong>and</strong> the Civil<br />
Recovery Team.<br />
It is clear that the governor is<br />
in close communication with the<br />
SIPT <strong>and</strong> that he is confident that<br />
government will recover a significant<br />
sum from those involved.<br />
In a recent release he said, “it is<br />
worth repeating: we expect that<br />
the costs of these investigations<br />
will be recovered many times over<br />
<strong>and</strong> will significantly boost the<br />
coffers of the TCI government.”<br />
He also recently stated, in his<br />
public row with Michael Misick,<br />
that Mr. Misick “should return to<br />
these isl<strong>and</strong>s as soon as possible to<br />
face the questions that the SIPT<br />
has for him.” If there is any doubt,<br />
his office issues public statements<br />
on behalf of the SIPT.<br />
stitution <strong>and</strong> elected government<br />
in August 2009 <strong>and</strong> appointed<br />
the SIPT to investigate those allegations.<br />
Misick said the inquiry was<br />
based on hearsay, <strong>and</strong> he raised<br />
race as an issue more than once in<br />
e-mails to the news media <strong>and</strong> the<br />
governor. He claims the inquiry<br />
occurred because Misick’s government<br />
was giving Crown l<strong>and</strong><br />
to black <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>ers<br />
instead of white expatriates.<br />
The SIPT alleges that some of<br />
Misick’s former ministers were<br />
paid huge bribes by white expatriates<br />
to get concessions for their<br />
developments, while other ministers<br />
are accused of illegally flipping<br />
Crown l<strong>and</strong> for big profits.<br />
“As long as (white expatriates)<br />
were the ones getting the Crown<br />
l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> selling it, this was good<br />
business, but as soon as we gave<br />
the l<strong>and</strong> to the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
Isl<strong>and</strong>s people it was seen as corruption,”<br />
Misick said. “This is<br />
why we are being prosecuted. As<br />
long as we want to remain colonial<br />
slaves it was OK, but when<br />
we begin seeking independence<br />
we were call corrupt <strong>and</strong> put in<br />
our place.”<br />
Since the U.K. assumed direct<br />
control, some have talked about<br />
seeking independence, <strong>and</strong> Misick<br />
has called for it. However,<br />
there has never been an official<br />
request for independence from<br />
this U.K. Overseas Territory.<br />
Misick began his most recent<br />
e-mail attack on the interim government<br />
after His Excellency the<br />
Gov. Ric Todd said a curse word<br />
on Robert Hall’s “Expressions”<br />
radio program. The governor<br />
said he thought a caller had used<br />
the word, so he used it in his response.<br />
When Hall pointed out<br />
that the caller didn’t use the word,<br />
the governor apologized.<br />
Misick fired off an e-mail call-<br />
Letter to the Editor<br />
“Garlim<strong>and</strong>ering” the judicial system<br />
That type of commentary from<br />
the representative of a body that<br />
holds absolute power, <strong>and</strong> who is<br />
the ultimate boss of a dependent<br />
judiciary, however, is incompatible<br />
with “good governance” <strong>and</strong> a<br />
free <strong>and</strong> independent judiciary. It<br />
sends inappropriate messages to<br />
judges, a group that he employs,<br />
<strong>and</strong> who has no job security.<br />
What would you do if you were<br />
a judge <strong>and</strong> saw your boss changing<br />
the constitutional right to trial<br />
by jury (to secure convictions of<br />
specific individuals), changing<br />
the Proceeds of Crime Ordinance,<br />
proposing changes to the rules<br />
on hearsay to erode the rights of<br />
targets, changing the law specifically<br />
to forgive its debts, <strong>and</strong> then<br />
implementing other laws to take<br />
$10 million from others?<br />
The judiciary would be justified<br />
in thinking their employer<br />
carries <strong>and</strong> wields a big stick, <strong>and</strong><br />
for having some concern for their<br />
careers if they breach “the trust<br />
that has been placed in them.”<br />
Google “judicial independence”<br />
<strong>and</strong> you will see that we would get<br />
an F by any st<strong>and</strong>ard.<br />
The governor is spending approximately<br />
$10 million of our<br />
money every year to finance the<br />
lavish lifestyles <strong>and</strong> employment<br />
of the SIPT <strong>and</strong> Civil Recovery<br />
Team. That is substantially more,<br />
by many factors, than he is spending<br />
on the judiciary. The Supreme<br />
Court has, for instance, lacked a<br />
Warrant issued for Michael Misick’s arrest<br />
ing on the governor to resign for<br />
disrespecting the country <strong>and</strong> its<br />
people. The governor responded,<br />
issuing a national apology for his<br />
error <strong>and</strong> calling Misick a hypocrite.<br />
“The hypocrisy of Mr. Michael<br />
Misick in calling into question<br />
the morality of anyone clearly<br />
knows no bounds. His alleged<br />
disrespect, <strong>and</strong> that of his administration,<br />
for the people of the<br />
<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s were<br />
laid bare in the Commission of<br />
Inquiry Report of 2009.”<br />
Misick responded, calling for<br />
an inquiry into the interim administration.<br />
Consultative Forum Chairwoman<br />
Lillian Misick, who is<br />
not related to Michael Misick,<br />
weighed in March 19 with a statement<br />
on the governor’s use of a<br />
curse word.<br />
“It is important to appreciate<br />
… that the governor not only<br />
apologized immediately but later<br />
issued a formal apology to the<br />
nation for the obvious offense he<br />
caused,” she said. “He should be<br />
commended for this; not least because<br />
it st<strong>and</strong>s in instructive contrast<br />
to the failure of some local<br />
leaders to apologise for causing us<br />
far greater offense.”<br />
As for Michael Misick’s statements,<br />
she said, “I have been<br />
asked by many to comment on<br />
the statement former Premier<br />
Michael Misick issued on this<br />
incident <strong>and</strong> on the governor’s<br />
response to it. But given his fall<br />
from grace <strong>and</strong> the battery of<br />
criminal charges he is now facing,<br />
I do not believe Mr. Misick is<br />
in any position to offer constructive<br />
contributions to our national<br />
debate on current affairs.<br />
“Therefore, I shall not dignify<br />
his statement with any comment.<br />
I regret that the governor did not<br />
see fit to do the same.”<br />
registrar for some time now, <strong>and</strong><br />
there is no proper library for the<br />
judiciary, which is unimaginable.<br />
When you look at the facts sensibly,<br />
there can be no question that<br />
the FCO wants convictions, not a<br />
strong <strong>and</strong> robust judicial system.<br />
By now everyone knows that<br />
Mr. Misick has declined Ms. Garlic’s<br />
invitation to join her for a chat<br />
<strong>and</strong>, given the amount of money<br />
that government has spent on<br />
the SIPT’s investigations, <strong>and</strong> the<br />
type of booby trapping that the<br />
governor has undertaken on our<br />
laws, be charged <strong>and</strong> then convicted.<br />
I should make it clear that I do<br />
not endorse Mr. Misick’s stewardship<br />
of this country’s resources,<br />
but the FCO has disgracefully<br />
manipulated our judicial system<br />
to secure convictions in a way that<br />
could never happen in Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
The last investigations that Ms.<br />
Garlic oversaw were long, drawn<br />
out, <strong>and</strong> an expensive flop. The<br />
FCO <strong>and</strong> Ms. Garlic have gone<br />
to great lengths to guarantee her<br />
“success” this time, but they have<br />
done so by Garlim<strong>and</strong>ering our<br />
judicial system.<br />
The irony of this is that with the<br />
<strong>fp</strong> <strong>Turks</strong><br />
SIPT being the only group of police<br />
officers <strong>and</strong> prosecutors in the<br />
world living it up at a lavish five<br />
star beach front resort, during the<br />
toughest times the country has<br />
experienced in the last 30 years,<br />
this very expensive investigation<br />
is also being undertaken on the<br />
backs of long suffering residents.<br />
With all its scheming, its heavy<br />
h<strong>and</strong>ed arrogance, <strong>and</strong> after<br />
spending $33 million of our money<br />
on the SIPT, with much more<br />
to go, the FCO has now alienated<br />
the overwhelming majority of the<br />
population. It has only served to<br />
enlarge Mr. Misick’s support base<br />
<strong>and</strong> popularity <strong>and</strong> it has given<br />
Mr. Misick the perfect excuse to<br />
decline Ms. Garlic’s invitation to<br />
take part in this puppet show that<br />
it has masquerading as a judicial<br />
system. Although it was always its<br />
intention to do so, the FCO must<br />
now clearly seek judge alone trials<br />
to secure the convictions it has<br />
planned.<br />
Whether you love Mr Misick<br />
or hate him, what sensible person<br />
would encourage him to<br />
return?<br />
Peter Jennings<br />
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ment were to win its case) that<br />
pulling down <strong>and</strong> destroying a<br />
perfectly good building makes<br />
any kind of sense.”<br />
Not only does government want<br />
the l<strong>and</strong> back <strong>and</strong> the building<br />
torn down, it is asking a judge to<br />
order the PNP to pay back nearly<br />
$465,083 that government paid to<br />
lease office space in the building.<br />
Simons questioned the grounds<br />
for that claim.<br />
“Those leases were identical to<br />
leases entered into by (government)<br />
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members of Parliament, including<br />
constituency offices for PDM<br />
members of Parliament,” he said.<br />
Simons asked the governor <strong>and</strong><br />
the FCO to withdraw the action<br />
<strong>and</strong> return to the negotiating table<br />
in good faith to avoid having<br />
to pay the Civil Recovery Team<br />
of private U.K. lawyers to take<br />
the case forward for the attorney<br />
general.<br />
“In any case, the PNP is committed<br />
to rigorously defending<br />
<strong>and</strong> defeating these spurious<br />
claims brought by the interim<br />
government, purportedly on behalf<br />
of the people,” he said.
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Timetable for 2012-13 budget updated<br />
New taxes not proposed to meet revenue surplus<br />
The 2012-13 budget process<br />
has been extended nearly two<br />
months as new permanent secretaries<br />
set up new ministries<br />
<strong>and</strong> projections are adjusted<br />
for savings from the civil service<br />
voluntary severance plan.<br />
Chief Financial Officer<br />
Hugh McGarel-Groves projected<br />
that the new budget will<br />
be approved by May 23 instead<br />
of by April 1, which is the beginning<br />
of the new fiscal year.<br />
“The 2012-13 budget pres-<br />
Interim government Chief Executive Officer<br />
Patrick Boyle has met with airport firefighters on<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk <strong>and</strong> Providenciales to talk about how<br />
to improve working conditions.<br />
Some firefighters at the Providenciales International<br />
Airport walked off the job March 10, causing<br />
a halt to commercial air traffic for a day <strong>and</strong><br />
str<strong>and</strong>ing thous<strong>and</strong>s of tourists.<br />
The firefighters were protesting working conditions<br />
<strong>and</strong> details of a plan to move them from the<br />
civil service to the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s Airports<br />
Authority (TCIAA), an independent statutory<br />
board that runs the country’s airports.<br />
Firefighters from smaller airports on the other<br />
isl<strong>and</strong>s replaced those striking on Providenciales<br />
to get commercial flights back in the air, but those<br />
smaller airports had to be closed to air traffic over<br />
the weekend.<br />
The strike was ended March 11 after Boyle halted<br />
the transfer of firefighters to the TCIAA <strong>and</strong><br />
agreed to meet with them to discuss other grievances.<br />
He met last week with firefighters at both<br />
the Providenciales on Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk airports.<br />
Boyle toured both facilities <strong>and</strong> held extensive<br />
discussions with firefighters on ways to improve<br />
the current work environment <strong>and</strong> ensure the best<br />
possible delivery of this essential service, according<br />
to a government statement. The firefighters<br />
decided to elect a small group of representatives to<br />
continue the dialogue with Boyle <strong>and</strong> new Permanent<br />
Secretary Susan Malcolm of the Ministry of<br />
Environment <strong>and</strong> Home Affairs.<br />
“I have found my engagements with the two<br />
groups of firefighters very useful in establishing<br />
where we need to go in ensuring we have a fit for<br />
purpose fire service in the TCI,” Boyle said. “I look<br />
forward to continuing the dialogue with the representative<br />
group of firefighters <strong>and</strong> to working<br />
ents an excellent opportunity<br />
for (government) to continue<br />
its efforts to put (government’s)<br />
public finances on<br />
track to achieve a fiscal surplus<br />
in the financial year ending<br />
March 2013,” McGarel-<br />
Groves said.<br />
“The 2012-13 budget will<br />
focus on continued revenue<br />
growth in the tourism sector<br />
<strong>and</strong> will focus on enforcement<br />
<strong>and</strong> improved collection<br />
in the immigration <strong>and</strong><br />
customs sector. With valued<br />
added taxes coming on stream<br />
in April 2013, (government) is<br />
currently not considering the<br />
implementation of any new tax<br />
measures in 2012-13.”<br />
New permanent secretaries<br />
<strong>and</strong> department heads will<br />
soon be finalising plans for<br />
revenue <strong>and</strong> expenditure in<br />
the five new ministries. Government<br />
will then approve a<br />
draft budget that will be sent<br />
to U.K. ministers on April 19.<br />
TCHTA wants to help avoid further strikes<br />
Local tourism industry leaders have formed<br />
a committee to mediate between tourism businesses,<br />
government employees <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s government in hopes of avoiding<br />
strikes like those that shut down Providenciales<br />
International Airport twice in the past year.<br />
At a March 15 meeting, members<br />
of the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Hotel<br />
<strong>and</strong> Tourism Association (TCH-<br />
TA) created a Liaison Committee,<br />
headed by Dr. Carlton Mills, that<br />
intends to have regular meetings<br />
with the Civil Service Association<br />
(CSA), which represents many<br />
government employees.<br />
The association also plans to<br />
hold annual job fairs <strong>and</strong> apprenticeship<br />
programs <strong>and</strong> to establish<br />
community outreach projects.<br />
“More than ever, we must work<br />
together as a community to preserve<br />
the tourism industry <strong>and</strong><br />
protect our core missions,” said<br />
TCHTA President Karen Whitt. “I am determined<br />
that we will emerge from these times on<br />
course, united, <strong>and</strong> with a renewed focus on excellence.”<br />
The Tourist Board also has membership on the<br />
Liaison Committee.<br />
“We are pleased with the support that this new<br />
committee is purposed to provide, when our<br />
tourism industry <strong>and</strong> indeed our nation is faced<br />
with similar challenges in the future,” said Tour-<br />
“The Tourist<br />
Board believes<br />
that having<br />
improved lines of<br />
communication<br />
between all<br />
parties is critical<br />
for survival of the<br />
<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
economy.”<br />
Ralph Higgs,<br />
Tourism Director<br />
ism Director Ralph Higgs.<br />
“The Tourist Board is also excited about its<br />
membership on the committee, which hopes to<br />
work with the CSA <strong>and</strong> the government to help<br />
prevent any future industrial action or lessen the<br />
fallout from them on our guests, our residents<br />
<strong>and</strong> the economy. The Tourist Board<br />
believes that having improved lines of<br />
communication between all parties is<br />
critical for survival of the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Caicos</strong> economy.”<br />
Some airport firefighters, who are<br />
civil servants, refused to work March<br />
10, causing several inbound <strong>and</strong> outbound<br />
commercial flights had to be<br />
canceled or postponed. Hundreds of<br />
tourists were str<strong>and</strong>ed, forcing them<br />
to stay an extra day or two. That<br />
caused problems at many resorts<br />
which didn’t have enough rooms to<br />
accommodate them.<br />
Firefighters from smaller airports<br />
on the other isl<strong>and</strong>s replaced those<br />
striking on Providenciales to get commercial<br />
flights back in the air, but those smaller airports<br />
had to be closed to air traffic over the weekend.<br />
The strike ended March 11 with firefighters<br />
<strong>and</strong> government agreeing to work through their<br />
differences.<br />
On March 24, 2011, some firefighters joined a<br />
“sick out” by hundreds of government workers<br />
protesting changes to the civil service, causing<br />
similar flight delays <strong>and</strong> cancellations for one day.<br />
CEO continues dialogue with firefighters<br />
Chamber applauds better communication<br />
along with (Malcolm) <strong>and</strong> her ministry to put the<br />
best possible solutions in place.”<br />
The Providenciales Chamber of Commerce issued<br />
a statement March 21 saying it was satisfied<br />
that communication between both sides “have<br />
dramatically improved to what appears to be an<br />
amicable agreement resulted from open dialogue.<br />
It is hoped that this responsible behaviour will<br />
continue to be the chosen course of the interim<br />
administration <strong>and</strong> those who may have grievance<br />
with its policy decisions.”<br />
The chamber said the TCI economy can’t afford<br />
to negative impacts of strikes on tourism.<br />
“We must also highlight the fact that the TCI<br />
dare not appear to be an unreliable or unsafe international<br />
airport by the United States’ FAA or the<br />
United Kingdom’s CAA. The implications there<br />
would be even more catastrophic, possibly irreparable,”<br />
the chamber said.<br />
“Responsibility <strong>and</strong> thoughtfulness are key during<br />
these developmental times in The TCI, <strong>and</strong> we<br />
are all capable of them both,” the chamber said.<br />
Government CEO Patrick Boyle talks with<br />
firefighters.<br />
Both the Advisory Council<br />
<strong>and</strong> Consultative Forum will<br />
consider the budget in May<br />
with a target date of May 23<br />
for approval by the governor.<br />
Achieving a budget with a<br />
surplus in 2012-13 instead of<br />
another year of deficits is one<br />
of the milestones set by the<br />
U.K. for returning control of<br />
the country to elected officials.<br />
It was also a requirement<br />
for the U.K.’s $260 million loan<br />
guarantee that is being used to<br />
pay off the country’s debts <strong>and</strong><br />
to cover budget deficits.<br />
Budget timetable<br />
March 13: Budget submissions<br />
from new permanent<br />
secretaries<br />
March 26-30: Permanent<br />
secretaries <strong>and</strong> department<br />
heads finalise draft budget<br />
April 19: Governor, CFO, PS<br />
Finance approve draft budget,<br />
submit to U.K. ministers<br />
May 7: Draft budget submitted<br />
to Advisory Council,<br />
Consultative Forum<br />
May 14: Advisory Council<br />
approves budget<br />
May 21: Consultative Forum<br />
approves budget<br />
May 23: Governor approves<br />
budget<br />
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Census Notice<br />
Persons who have<br />
not been counted<br />
during the 2012<br />
Census exercise are<br />
asked to kindly<br />
contact the<br />
Census Office at<br />
941-1700 or e-mail us<br />
at depstci@gmail.com.
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Indian high commissioner visits TCI<br />
Indian High Commissioner Shri Mohinder<br />
S. Grover visited the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
to check on constituents <strong>and</strong> meet with government<br />
officials.<br />
Grover heads the Indian High Commission<br />
(embassy) headquartered in Jamaica which is<br />
responsible for the Bahamas, Cayman <strong>and</strong> the<br />
TCI.<br />
He began his five-day visit with a welcome<br />
social March 18 hosted by members of the local<br />
Indian Association.<br />
There are nearly 100 residents of Indian heritage<br />
or holding Indian passports in the TCI. The<br />
visit by the high commissioner was a treat for<br />
those members who had the opportunity to meet<br />
him <strong>and</strong> ask questions.<br />
Grover brought with him a message of peace<br />
<strong>and</strong> oneness.<br />
“This whole world is one family … you have to<br />
think globally,” he said in his welcome address,<br />
encouraging respect for others regardless of nationality<br />
or religion. “We are all in it together.”<br />
This was Grover’s first visit to the TCI, but he<br />
said he would be visiting the isl<strong>and</strong>s more frequently<br />
in the future.<br />
During his visit, Grover was scheduled to meet<br />
with His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd, permanent<br />
secretaries, <strong>and</strong> members of the education<br />
<strong>and</strong> immigration departments.<br />
Indian High Commissioner Shri Mohinder S.<br />
Grover enjoyed the opportunity to speak with<br />
members of the community March 19.<br />
Teacher’s Appreciation Day celebrated with style<br />
More than 100 teachers from Enid Capron Primary<br />
<strong>and</strong> Clement Howell High schools were celebrated<br />
at Beaches Resort Villages <strong>and</strong> Spa last week<br />
to commemorate Teacher’s Appreciation Day in<br />
style during 2012 Education Week.<br />
The appreciation luncheon was hosted by the resort’s<br />
philanthropic arm, the S<strong>and</strong>als Foundation,<br />
which treated an excited group of teachers from two<br />
of its sponsored schools — 32 teachers from Enid<br />
Capron <strong>and</strong> 52 teachers from Clement Howell —<br />
plus three Parent Teacher Association executives.<br />
“Teachers are the ones who provide education<br />
for pupils <strong>and</strong> in turn shape the future of the <strong>Turks</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s, <strong>and</strong> that position deserves to be<br />
recognized <strong>and</strong> most of all celebrated,” said Elanor<br />
Finfin Krzanowski, the luncheon’s organizer <strong>and</strong><br />
Beaches Public Relations manager. “I am so happy<br />
the S<strong>and</strong>als Foundation was able to host the first of<br />
many Teacher’s Appreciation celebrations for the<br />
wonderful men <strong>and</strong> women who go above <strong>and</strong> beyond<br />
the call of duty at all of our sponsored schools.”<br />
Along with a deliciously catered lunch, teachers<br />
also received several gifts donated by the S<strong>and</strong>als<br />
Foundation, The RedLane Spa at Beaches, the Parents<br />
<strong>and</strong> Teachers Association, Digicel, LIME <strong>and</strong><br />
gas vouchers courtesy of R&J Tire shop.<br />
“It is nice to be appreciated for the all the work<br />
that we do here at Enid Capron, this luncheon was<br />
the highlight of our Education Week activities, my<br />
teachers were ecstatic!” said Rachel Taylor, principal<br />
Enid Capron.<br />
“Teachers are not the highest paid professionals,<br />
but their job is one of the most important jobs in<br />
the <strong>Turks</strong> & <strong>Caicos</strong>,” said PTA President for Clement<br />
Howell High School, Joan Harry. “Teachers go<br />
out of their way to help motivate <strong>and</strong> inspire our<br />
kids, I am glad the PTA was able to collaborate with<br />
Beaches <strong>and</strong> the S<strong>and</strong>als Foundation to celebrate<br />
their amazing contribution to our children.”<br />
S<strong>and</strong>als <strong>and</strong> Beaches Resorts has adopted a total<br />
of 27 schools across the Caribbean <strong>and</strong> has supported<br />
thous<strong>and</strong>s of teachers that are responsible for the<br />
future leaders of the Caribbean.<br />
Clement Howell High School teachers with<br />
Zoe & Elmo<br />
police briefs<br />
Man questioned in<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk sex crimes,<br />
burglaries<br />
Detectives are questioning<br />
a man about a series of sexual<br />
assaults <strong>and</strong> burglaries in<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk.<br />
The unnamed suspect was<br />
arrested March 20 <strong>and</strong> is being<br />
held at the isl<strong>and</strong>’s police<br />
headquarters in Cockburn<br />
Town.<br />
“Following a reported burglary<br />
<strong>and</strong> attempted sexual<br />
assault that took place on<br />
Saturday (March 17), a man<br />
was arrested <strong>and</strong> is now being<br />
questioned,” said Deputy<br />
Commissioner Brad Sullivan.<br />
“As a result of this apprehension,<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk officers,<br />
supported by members<br />
of the Sexual Offences/Domestic<br />
Violence Unit, are<br />
reviewing a number of unsolved<br />
burglaries <strong>and</strong> sexual<br />
assaults for similarities to<br />
this latest incident.”<br />
Police said a 15-year-old<br />
girl was asleep in bed when<br />
an intruder burst through<br />
her locked bedroom door at<br />
the property on Old Airport<br />
Road at about 3:40 a.m. on<br />
March 17.<br />
Anyone with information<br />
is asked to call the police on<br />
911 or Crime Stoppers on<br />
1-800-8477. Tips can also<br />
be left in English, French or<br />
Spanish at www.crimestoppers.tc<br />
or by becoming a<br />
friend of Crime Stoppers<br />
TCI on Facebook.<br />
Governor in U.K. until April 1<br />
His Excellency the Gov. Ric<br />
Todd returned to the U.K. on<br />
March 21 for meetings to update<br />
Department for International<br />
Development Minister Alan<br />
Duncan <strong>and</strong> senior Foreign <strong>and</strong><br />
Commonwealth Office Overseas<br />
Territory Department officials<br />
before taking a week’s pre-<br />
New Red Cross director terminated<br />
The <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Red Cross has announced that<br />
it “has parted company” with<br />
its newly appointed Director<br />
Courtney Robinson <strong>and</strong><br />
thanked him for his service.<br />
“His (probationary) employment<br />
has been terminated under<br />
the relevant provision of his employment<br />
contract effective on<br />
Thursday, March 22,” the Red<br />
Cross said in a media statement.<br />
Break-ins reported,<br />
weapon seized in<br />
Leeward palms<br />
Thieves made off with<br />
more than $3,500 worth of<br />
items following a break-in<br />
at a house on Palms Circle<br />
in Leeward Palms over the<br />
March 17 weekend, police<br />
said.<br />
Items taken included an<br />
iPod, jewelry, a digital camera,<br />
DVDs <strong>and</strong> a U.S. passport.<br />
The incident happened<br />
between 10:15 a.m. <strong>and</strong> 7:10<br />
p.m. March 17.<br />
Meanwhile, another property<br />
in Palms Circle was also<br />
entered <strong>and</strong> ransacked that<br />
afternoon.<br />
Also over the weekend, police<br />
seized a 9mm pistol, 51<br />
rounds of ammunition <strong>and</strong><br />
three gun magazines were<br />
seized following a search of a<br />
property in Leeward Palms.<br />
Police gave no further details.<br />
police investigate cash<br />
missing from business<br />
Detectives are investigating<br />
the theft a large amount<br />
of money from a liquor store<br />
in downtown Providenciales.<br />
The money was discovered<br />
missing from Carib West on<br />
Old Airport Road at about<br />
2:57 a.m. on March 19.<br />
The cash had been placed<br />
in an office at 8 a.m. March<br />
18.<br />
Anyone with information<br />
is asked to call the police on<br />
911 or Crime Stoppers on<br />
1-800-8477.<br />
Easter leave next week.<br />
During his absence, Chief<br />
Executive Patrick Boyle will assume<br />
the position of acting governor.<br />
He was sworn in March<br />
21.<br />
The governor is scheduled to<br />
return April 1 to the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
“Unfortunately, it did not<br />
work out,” said Red Cross<br />
Chairman Art Forbes. “The<br />
Governing Committee is of the<br />
view that it is best for both parties<br />
if we go our separate ways.”<br />
“All Red Cross services <strong>and</strong><br />
facilities remain unaffected,<br />
<strong>and</strong> continue as normal,” Forbes<br />
said.<br />
Robinson was appointed director<br />
in January.<br />
TCi red Cross Public Notice<br />
General Meeting<br />
The Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk general monthly meeting will take<br />
place on Monday, March 26th at 5:30pm<br />
at the Anglican Dillon Hall on Front Street.<br />
The Providenciales meeting will take place on Tuesday,<br />
March 27th at the Red Cross Head Quarters<br />
opposite Lime on Leeward Highway at 7pm.<br />
The meeting is open to all TCI RC members<br />
<strong>and</strong> those interested in joining.<br />
Apologies to redcrossprovo@tciway.tc or 941-8056.<br />
Members are reminded that their membership will be<br />
automatically revoked if they do not attend three<br />
consecutive monthly meetings without apology.
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Volunteer safety group Zero Tolerance is clearing<br />
brush, filling in dangerous holes <strong>and</strong> securing<br />
fencing around the defunct Toscana resort site on<br />
Grace Bay in its latest battle in the war on crime.<br />
The property next to the Coral Gardens Resort,<br />
Somewhere Café <strong>and</strong> Lounge <strong>and</strong> the popular<br />
public access to the Bight Reef contains several incomplete<br />
block buildings <strong>and</strong> scattered construction<br />
debris <strong>and</strong> has been overgrown with brush for<br />
years now.<br />
Police fear that thieves have been hiding in the<br />
property waiting to rob people who park to snorkel<br />
the reef <strong>and</strong> visit the resort <strong>and</strong> lounge, which was<br />
recently robbed at gunpoint.<br />
Somewhere will be hosting a Zero Tolerance<br />
fundraiser March 25 from 2-8 p.m. to help police<br />
buy two first aid equipped ATV’s to patrol Grace<br />
Bay on Providenciales to reduce crime <strong>and</strong> support<br />
emergency services.<br />
“It gives us much pride to be involved in this<br />
committee <strong>and</strong> specifically this fundraising initiative,<br />
which will assist us to ensure safety of our visiting<br />
guests,” said Somewhere owner Luis Fabara.<br />
“Many will know that we were the target of recent<br />
crime which could have been prevented. We<br />
saw this unfortunate incident as a reason to get<br />
involved in this effort, which also included recent<br />
efforts to clean up an adjacent ab<strong>and</strong>oned construction<br />
site (Toscana on Grace Bay) which had<br />
become a potential security risk to our business,<br />
residents <strong>and</strong> guests.”<br />
Long time resident, business owner <strong>and</strong> leader of<br />
Zero Tolerance Mike Bookalam said a deep ditch<br />
filled with water on the site also posed a safety<br />
threat to local children who sometimes play on the<br />
site of the bankrupt project.<br />
The group that was formed in August 2010 has<br />
been instrumental in the improvement of resident<br />
<strong>and</strong> tourist safety through a series of initiatives<br />
which include:<br />
▶ Working with WIV television, installing a<br />
closed circuit television system in critical tourist areas<br />
with plans to exp<strong>and</strong> to other areas of Providenciales,<br />
including Blue Hills, Five Cays <strong>and</strong> the Bight.<br />
Currently seven cameras are operational with additional<br />
cameras to be installed shortly.<br />
▶ Donating replacement street lights to key pedestrian<br />
areas<br />
▶ Working with government <strong>and</strong> FortisTCI to ensure<br />
long term solution to street lighting problems<br />
in Grace Bay, Leeward Palms <strong>and</strong> Chalk Sound<br />
▶ Helping to improve laws related to unregistered<br />
weapons <strong>and</strong> for crimes involving a firearm<br />
▶ Donating materials <strong>and</strong> equipment to police stations<br />
▶ Helping repair ambulances for the Emergency<br />
Medical Service<br />
▶ Helping repair police vehicles<br />
▶ Cleaning up roadways, clearing overgrown bush<br />
<strong>and</strong> improving pedestrian areas<br />
▶ Working with Crime Stoppers to secure additional<br />
equipment for the police<br />
▶ In conjunction with police, beginning Neigh-<br />
bourhood Watch programs<br />
“The Zero Tolerance Committee has been steadfast<br />
in its goal of improving safety for ourselves<br />
<strong>and</strong> tourists for nearly two years,” Bookalam said.<br />
“It has channeled the energy, financial resources<br />
<strong>and</strong> will of many residents <strong>and</strong> business owners<br />
here in Providenciales toward a common goal of<br />
identifying those key initiatives that not only improve<br />
safety but raise the awareness of our community<br />
<strong>and</strong> visitors that the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> is a<br />
safe place to live, visit <strong>and</strong> invest.”<br />
Zero Tolerance Committee members include<br />
government police, Dock Direct, Hartling Group,<br />
The S<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Regent Palms, Le Vele, Point Grace,<br />
Tropical Shipping/Cargo Express, Provo Electric,<br />
Misick & Stanbrook, Gansevoort Resort, Ver<strong>and</strong>a<br />
Resort, Ocean Club Resorts, Regent Village, Provo<br />
Golf Club, Beaches, Seven Stars Resort, The Pinnacle,<br />
Grace Bay Resorts, Conch Shack, Meridian<br />
Trust, Comfort Suites, Somewhere Café & Lounge,<br />
Casablanca Casino, Royal West Indies, Cove<br />
Construction, Crime Stoppers, WIV, FortisTCI,<br />
Graceway IGA & Wholesale, Grace Bay Car Rentals,<br />
the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Tourist Board, the <strong>Turks</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Hotel <strong>and</strong> Tourism Association, Twa,<br />
Marcelin, Wolf, Upstairs Bar & Grill, Fairways<br />
Restaurant, Coco Bistro, AIB, Quality Supermarket<br />
<strong>and</strong> Discount Liquors & The Wine Cellar.<br />
RICHARD GREEN/STAFF<br />
The bankrupt Toscana project on Grace Bay<br />
contains several incomplete block buildings<br />
<strong>and</strong> scattered construction debris.<br />
RICHARD GREEN/STAFF<br />
A bulldozer fills in deep holes filled with water<br />
where local children sometimes play.<br />
Red Cross trains firefighters in first aid<br />
The <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s Red Cross provided<br />
first aid training to 20 firefighters March<br />
19-20 at the Airports Authority Training Facility.<br />
Fire officers are usually the first to arrive at<br />
the scene of an emergency where a person may<br />
require first aid. It is therefore vitally important<br />
that they know what to do to treat any injuries<br />
<strong>and</strong> stabilise the person or persons until<br />
the emergency medical services can transport<br />
them to hospital.<br />
The Red Cross, in its memor<strong>and</strong>um of underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
with the Ministry of Home Affairs<br />
<strong>and</strong> Public Safety, has agreed to provide the<br />
first aid courses free-of-charge to the fire <strong>and</strong><br />
police services — who were all trained in 2011<br />
— as well as the shelter managers.<br />
The Red Cross is well known around the<br />
world for its first aid training courses, <strong>and</strong><br />
takes very seriously the responsibility to the<br />
TCI in providing emergency responders with<br />
the necessary first aid skills <strong>and</strong> the confidence<br />
to use them.<br />
The Red Cross has different first aid courses<br />
available to suit everyone. For more information<br />
on classes <strong>and</strong> to buy first aid kits, call 941-<br />
8056 on Providenciales or 946-2761 on Gr<strong>and</strong><br />
Turk.<br />
S<strong>and</strong>als Corporate University<br />
created for employees growth<br />
S<strong>and</strong>als Resorts International<br />
has launched the first<br />
corporate university in the<br />
Caribbean to offer higher education<br />
to the employees of its<br />
S<strong>and</strong>als <strong>and</strong> Beaches resorts.<br />
Beaches <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
General Manager Donald<br />
Dagenais told a large gathering<br />
March 21 at the resort on<br />
Providenciales that the S<strong>and</strong>als<br />
Corporate University will<br />
offer both career <strong>and</strong> individual<br />
development for its thous<strong>and</strong>s<br />
of employees <strong>and</strong> enhance<br />
promotion from within.<br />
“We envision ourselves as<br />
the premier organization for<br />
creating a dynamic learning<br />
culture that develops <strong>and</strong><br />
empowers future hospitality<br />
professionals, by relentlessly<br />
challenging our learners to be<br />
‘Change-Included,’ through<br />
positively reinventing themselves,<br />
their resorts, communities,<br />
industry <strong>and</strong> world,”<br />
the new university’s vision<br />
statement says.<br />
The university will offer accredited<br />
higher education at<br />
the associate, bachelor <strong>and</strong><br />
Having a peer make a name<br />
for himself in the big world of<br />
fashion is exciting <strong>and</strong> inspiring<br />
for local youth, particularly<br />
when he takes the time to<br />
share his tips for success along<br />
the way.<br />
<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s’<br />
own fashion designer <strong>and</strong> photographer<br />
Kazz Forbes of Saint<br />
George Fashion House spent<br />
some time at the Clement<br />
Howell High School this week<br />
as part of the institution’s Career<br />
Day 2012.<br />
Forbes, who recently facilitated<br />
an eight-week after<br />
school fashion club program<br />
at the Edward C. Gartl<strong>and</strong><br />
Youth Center, spoke to nearly<br />
300 third form students on the<br />
topics of “What is Fashion Design?”<br />
<strong>and</strong> Fashion Careers.”<br />
Under the theme “Dream.<br />
Explore. Discover: Your Path<br />
to the Future,” the school’s Career<br />
Day sensitizes the various<br />
career opportunities existing<br />
in the TCI <strong>and</strong> the wider Caribbean.<br />
The objective of this annual<br />
exercise is to assist students in<br />
making informed <strong>and</strong> impor-<br />
masters levels that will advance<br />
current employees <strong>and</strong><br />
help with recruiting new employees,<br />
said Human Resources<br />
Manager Monique Mc-<br />
Clean-Vaughn. “They won’t<br />
have to choose between career<br />
<strong>and</strong> education,” she said.<br />
Training <strong>and</strong> Development<br />
Manager Melissa Hoilett said<br />
the university will offer lessons<br />
in resort classrooms, on<br />
the job <strong>and</strong> on the Internet so<br />
that everyone can take advantage<br />
of higher education.<br />
“At S<strong>and</strong>als Corporate University,<br />
we believe in unleashing<br />
the unlimited potential<br />
innate in all learners, to drive<br />
departmental <strong>and</strong> organizational<br />
efficiency, innovation,<br />
profitability <strong>and</strong> customer<br />
service excellence, by developing<br />
their minds <strong>and</strong> dreams,<br />
through our commitment to<br />
innovative learning solutions,<br />
developed <strong>and</strong> delivered by<br />
passionate, committed <strong>and</strong><br />
creative world class educators<br />
<strong>and</strong> experienced industry<br />
professionals,” the university’s<br />
mission statement says.<br />
Fashion designer<br />
inspiring youth<br />
tant career choices. In an effort<br />
to achieve these goals, individuals<br />
from various sectors<br />
are invited to make presentations<br />
about career opportunities<br />
in their field.<br />
“It was indeed an honor <strong>and</strong><br />
a privilege to speak to the students,<br />
providing knowledge<br />
on what is fashion <strong>and</strong> careers<br />
in fashion <strong>and</strong> encouraging<br />
them to set goals <strong>and</strong> to follow<br />
their dreams, at such an early<br />
<strong>and</strong> important time of their<br />
lives,” Forbes said.<br />
News on Forbes’ accomplishments<br />
makes the rounds<br />
locally, where isl<strong>and</strong>ers take<br />
pride in his success. This is<br />
particularly true among youth<br />
who cheered for several minutes<br />
as Forbes made his way to<br />
the podium to speak. It is this<br />
sort of enthusiasm that keeps<br />
Forbes reaching for the stars,<br />
as well as his belief that others<br />
will follow in his footsteps of<br />
following their own dreams.<br />
“That spirit … is indeed a<br />
signal of excitement <strong>and</strong> eagerness<br />
within that body of<br />
students to endeavor to be a<br />
success,” Forbes said.<br />
Kazz Forbes talks to students about fashion careers.
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Isl<strong>and</strong> Guide What’s Hot<br />
<strong>and</strong> Happening<br />
<br />
Spring into step with FortisTCI’s annual Fun Walk & Run<br />
FortisTCI is helping the community get into<br />
shape with its 5th Annual Spring Fun Walk &<br />
Run slated for March 31.<br />
The power company aims to not only bring<br />
awareness to the importance of staying healthy<br />
but also to bring the public together for a fun<br />
<strong>and</strong> energetic activity.<br />
This year’s gr<strong>and</strong> prize winner will walk<br />
away with a br<strong>and</strong> new Wii Fit game console.<br />
Other great prizes will be presented to the first<br />
male, female <strong>and</strong> FortisTCI employee to cross<br />
the finish line to <strong>and</strong> also to the group with the<br />
most participants.<br />
The organizers also have loads of other<br />
giveaways for the public, <strong>and</strong> everyone will be<br />
served a hot breakfast at the finish line.<br />
The run or walk will commence at 6 a.m. at<br />
the FortisTCI main office on Leeward Highway.<br />
“We encourage all of our employees to live<br />
The Saltmills Diner will be going to the dogs on the first<br />
Thursday of every month with a fun quiz night to help<br />
raise funds for <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s’ potcake dogs.<br />
Potcake Place, registered non-profit charity, has teamed<br />
up with its neighborhood restaurant, the Saltmills Diner,<br />
to run a series of fundraising quiz nights starting April 5<br />
at 7 p.m. Patrons will be asked to team up into groups of<br />
six players <strong>and</strong> compete for a wide range of special prizes<br />
which will be given out to the best performing team after<br />
every 10 questions. An additional gr<strong>and</strong> prize will go to<br />
the overall winning team after the 100th question.<br />
Diner owners Jeffrey <strong>and</strong> Alla Racette will be opening<br />
the restaurant’s doors especially for the event <strong>and</strong> are asking<br />
all dog lovers to show their support by participating on<br />
a monthly basis. The restaurant will be offering a range of<br />
drinks <strong>and</strong> appetizers to those participating in the fundraising<br />
affair.<br />
Ticket costs are $10 per person with 100 percent of funds<br />
going to dog rescue programs at Potcake Place. For more<br />
information or to make reservations, contact Donna Germain<br />
at 232 3328 or e-mail CD_Germain@hotmail.com.<br />
Potcake is the name given to the dogs of the TCI <strong>and</strong><br />
Bahamas because the locals fed the yard dogs the caked<br />
remains from their cooking pots. Although potcakes are<br />
rescued from around the TCI, the isl<strong>and</strong>s’ spay/neuter<br />
programs are not keeping up, <strong>and</strong> the feral dog population<br />
is growing exponentially with more <strong>and</strong> more litters<br />
of puppies are being found in the wild.<br />
There are four ways you can help Potcake Place:<br />
Donate: Every single penny from your donation will go directly<br />
into helping rescued puppies get back on their paws<br />
<strong>and</strong> be placed into forever homes.<br />
Adopt: Potcake Place is a local not-for-profit dog rescue organization<br />
that aims to find isl<strong>and</strong> puppies loving homes.<br />
Adoption is easy if you live in the U.S., Canada or on-isl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
All puppies are provided with veterinary care, vaccination<br />
<strong>and</strong> health certificates. Call us to arrange a “meet <strong>and</strong> greet”<br />
with one of our adorable rescued potcake puppies.<br />
Foster: The rescue is always in desperate need of foster<br />
homes on Providenciales for 2-3 weeks. Each foster home is<br />
supplied with food, toys <strong>and</strong> veterinarian care. There is no<br />
expense to you.<br />
Courier: Potcake Place is always looking for people to carry<br />
pups to their new homes in the U.S. <strong>and</strong> Canada. The organization<br />
will bring the puppy to the airport upon your<br />
departure in a special puppy bag that will be stowed under<br />
your seat. All travel arrangements are organized <strong>and</strong> transport<br />
fees paid with the new adoptive family meeting you at<br />
your arriving airport. It’s easy <strong>and</strong> virtually hassle-free!<br />
healthy balanced lifestyles that comprise of<br />
a nutritious diet <strong>and</strong> regular exercise,” FortisTCI<br />
CEO Eddinton Powell said. “This occasion<br />
not only allows FortisTCI to extend that<br />
encouragement beyond our staff, but it also<br />
promotes family <strong>and</strong> friendship though a motivating<br />
morning exercise.”<br />
Each year registrants are provided with an<br />
event T-shirt <strong>and</strong> automatically entered in the<br />
gr<strong>and</strong> prize raffle. Although the event is free,<br />
those interested in taking part are asked to<br />
register early to ensure availability of T-shirts.<br />
Want to walk or run?<br />
Contact Kayla Lightbourne or Talisha Simons<br />
at 946-4313 extension 2500 for free<br />
registration.<br />
Potcake Place unleashes fun quiz<br />
night at Saltmills Diner<br />
Want to help?<br />
If you are interested in helping rescued potcakes,<br />
contact Jane at 231-1010, mail@potcakeplace.com<br />
or visit potcakeplace.com.<br />
(From left) Diansa Polanco, manager at the Saltmills<br />
Diner; Donna Germain, volunteer from Potcake<br />
Place; <strong>and</strong> Alla Racette, owner of Saltmills Diner.<br />
Fundraiser to stomp<br />
out crime on Provo<br />
Join partygoers at Somewhere Café <strong>and</strong> Lounge to<br />
help combat crime in Providenciales.<br />
The popular beach bar will be hosting a fundraiser<br />
<strong>and</strong> awareness event March 25 from 2-8 p.m. to help<br />
the Royal <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s Police Force buy<br />
two first aid equipped ATV’s to patrol the beaches<br />
in Providenciales to reduce crime <strong>and</strong> support emergency<br />
services.<br />
Organized by the Zero Tolerance Committee in<br />
support of Crime Stoppers, the event will include a<br />
raffle, silent auction, games, beach volleyball tournament,<br />
live music from DJ Dallas <strong>and</strong> a mouth-watering<br />
barbecue on the beach.<br />
The ATV’s will be subject to the police force’s<br />
maintenance program, which has resulted in an increased<br />
vehicle presence on the streets. While not in<br />
use, the ATVs will be stored at resort properties on<br />
Grace Bay.<br />
Zero Tolerance was assembled in August 2010 as<br />
an initiative between police, government <strong>and</strong> Providenciales<br />
businesses to improve resident <strong>and</strong> tourist<br />
security on Providenciales.
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What’s happening<br />
save the Date<br />
March 31<br />
▶ Last day of Lobster season<br />
Get your fix on all the<br />
delectable Lobster<br />
dishes at your favorite<br />
restaurants in <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Caicos</strong> as the last day<br />
of lobster season will<br />
be over on March 31.<br />
▶ 21st annual kite<br />
Flying Competition<br />
Round up your family <strong>and</strong> friends<br />
for a fun day at the annual Kite<br />
Flying Competition. This fun event<br />
was designed to promote friendly<br />
community competition <strong>and</strong> to<br />
foster good will <strong>and</strong> community<br />
spirit. The day will be jam packed<br />
with lots of fun <strong>and</strong> games for the<br />
whole family, including music, art<br />
activities, food <strong>and</strong> drink, <strong>and</strong> so<br />
much more.<br />
The Providenciales event will be<br />
held at Children’s Park, North <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
event will be at Horse Stable Beach<br />
<strong>and</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk event will take<br />
place at Governor’s Beach. For more<br />
information contact 946-4970 or 941-<br />
5746.<br />
March 29 - April 1<br />
▶ 2nd annual Wine Cellar<br />
annual Fishing & Golf<br />
Tournament<br />
Have fun for a good cause, on the<br />
29th March through 1st April 2012,<br />
the Wine Cellar will be hosting the<br />
second annual “Wine Cellar Golf &<br />
Fishing Tournament”.<br />
The fishing tournament will take<br />
place at the Turtle Cove Marina,<br />
where it’s a race for the biggest<br />
catch. Then its on to the Provo Golf<br />
Club where those who sink the most<br />
will come out ahead. For more<br />
information visit www.wcgft.com.<br />
April 6<br />
▶ Good Friday (Public Holiday)<br />
April 9<br />
▶ Easter Monday (Public<br />
Holiday)<br />
presented<br />
by<br />
April 20 - 21<br />
▶ TCFaF’s Last Men are from<br />
<strong>Turks</strong>, Women are from <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
Directed by Kim Mortimer <strong>and</strong> Cora<br />
Malcolm this original production is<br />
sure to have you laughing all the way<br />
to South <strong>Caicos</strong>. With dozens of local<br />
performers you won’t want to miss<br />
what is sure to be an unforgettable<br />
production, a <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
original. Tickets are available for<br />
purchase after April 1 at the Unicorn<br />
Bookstore <strong>and</strong> Saltmills Diner.<br />
Suitable for audience members 16<br />
years of age <strong>and</strong> older.<br />
April 21<br />
▶ TCi shines<br />
The <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Hotel <strong>and</strong><br />
Tourism Board invites the public<br />
toparticipate in the 4th annual TCI<br />
Shines Clean-up Campaign. Help<br />
keep TCI beautiful by nature by<br />
doing your part to clean up. To sign<br />
up <strong>and</strong> volunteer contact tchta@<br />
tciway.tc or call 941-5787.<br />
April 22<br />
▶ Earth Day 2012<br />
A very special day observed by<br />
TCI Dive Operators <strong>and</strong> the National<br />
Trust. All are asked to give thanks to<br />
Mother Nature <strong>and</strong> to help nurture<br />
<strong>and</strong> protect her. Make an extra effort<br />
to clean up your environment on this<br />
day <strong>and</strong> to commit to healthy world<br />
practices.<br />
June 30<br />
▶ Middle <strong>Caicos</strong> Crab Fest<br />
Come on down to Middle <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
for the Crab Festival. This authentic<br />
<strong>and</strong> cultural isl<strong>and</strong> experience will<br />
include isl<strong>and</strong> cuisine, live music &<br />
entertainment, various contest <strong>and</strong><br />
lots of fun.<br />
This year the committee is<br />
challenging isl<strong>and</strong>ers with a<br />
“Slogan Contest” where isl<strong>and</strong>ers<br />
are asked to create a slogan for<br />
this years designated picture.<br />
Great prizes to be won - contact<br />
crabfestmiddlecaicostci@gmail.com<br />
or 245-7357 or 344-4525 for more<br />
details.<br />
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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY<br />
Foreign a Fare night<br />
at West Bay Club<br />
theme nights &<br />
specials<br />
Wine Down after<br />
5 p.m. at Carambola<br />
Grill & Lounge<br />
Live entertainment<br />
by Craig Archibold<br />
Regent Palms<br />
▶ amanyara<br />
941-8133<br />
The Beach Club at Amanyara<br />
is open to residents <strong>and</strong> non-<br />
Amanyara resident guests to enjoy a<br />
culinary beach house experience.<br />
The Beach Club is open for ‘Al<br />
fresco’ dining Monday – Saturday.<br />
The focus on modern Mediterranean<br />
Cuisine has been enhanced with the<br />
addition of an authentic stone fired<br />
oven, where dishes are served that<br />
warm the soul.<br />
Reservations required<br />
▶ The alex<strong>and</strong>ra resort<br />
946-8200<br />
Mango reef<br />
Come <strong>and</strong> take a fresh look at the<br />
tropics.<br />
Specializing in fresh local flavors<br />
<strong>and</strong> seafood with a selection of<br />
international favorites from our<br />
chef is Florent Sourmont. Now<br />
beachfront.<br />
▶ Bohio Dive<br />
resort<br />
(Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk)<br />
946-2135<br />
Weekly Foreign<br />
a Fare night every<br />
Thursday from<br />
6:30 p.m. Each week different dishes<br />
from a different region in the world.<br />
Previous nights have included:<br />
Italian, Spanish, English, Indian,<br />
Chinese, Moroccan, South African<br />
<strong>and</strong> Thai. For details, call 946-2135 or<br />
go to www.bohioresort.com<br />
▶ Carambola Grill & Lounge<br />
(at the Airport Inn Hotel)<br />
946-8122<br />
Tuesday: Italian Night<br />
Wednesday: Chess Club<br />
Thursday’: Seafood & Steak Night<br />
- Enjoy a special menu of succulent<br />
steaks <strong>and</strong> fresh seafood dishes.<br />
Friday: Wine Down after 5:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday’: Girls night out- ladies<br />
Martinis ½ price<br />
▶ Fairways Bar &<br />
Grill<br />
(at Provo Golf Club)<br />
946-5833<br />
Fairways at Provo Golf<br />
Club is changing! New<br />
Chef Lauren Callighen<br />
Live DJ at<br />
Gansevoort<br />
<strong>Turks</strong> + <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
Things to do, places to go<br />
Live music with<br />
Perry Delancey at<br />
Regent Palms<br />
Grace Bay Market at<br />
Graceway Gourmet<br />
Justice live at<br />
La Brisas<br />
Authentic Indian<br />
Buffet at Marin<br />
Restaurant at the<br />
Ver<strong>and</strong>a Resort<br />
Happy Hour at<br />
Atlantic Bar & Grill<br />
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.<br />
Margarita Monday’s<br />
at Somewhere Cafe<br />
& Lounge<br />
Mexican Buffet at<br />
the Ver<strong>and</strong>a<br />
Seafood Night <strong>and</strong><br />
live local music<br />
by Corry Forbes<br />
Grace’s Cottage<br />
What’s hot <strong>and</strong> happening Presented<br />
by<br />
<strong>and</strong> the team are introducing new<br />
menus over the coming weeks. Take<br />
relaxed dining at the 19th hole to a<br />
new level! Great service. Great food.<br />
Breakfast, lunch,<br />
weekend brunch <strong>and</strong><br />
dinner are served<br />
daily on the terrace or<br />
in the air conditioned<br />
Club House.<br />
▶ Gansevoort <strong>Turks</strong><br />
+ <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
941-7555<br />
Everyday: Enjoy artisan pizzas,<br />
fresh salads, s<strong>and</strong>wiches <strong>and</strong> grill<br />
specials at the Beach Bar + Grill from<br />
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.<br />
When the sun goes down, dine<br />
under the stars at Stelle Restaurant<br />
with it’s modern Mediterranean<br />
menu celebrating the best local<br />
ingredients, fresh fish <strong>and</strong> seafood.<br />
5:30 pm - 11pm<br />
Friday: Join us for dinner, cocktails<br />
<strong>and</strong> dancing on the patio at Stelle<br />
Restaurant. Live DJ spinning from<br />
10pm - 1am.<br />
▶ The regent Palms<br />
946-8666<br />
Enjoy fine dinning<br />
<strong>and</strong> evening<br />
entertainment at<br />
Parallel 23 at the<br />
Regent Palms<br />
Resort:<br />
Wednesday nights:<br />
Live “Easy Listening”<br />
entertainment with NaDa<br />
from 7:00 p.m.<br />
Friday nights: Live with<br />
Craig Archibold: “Classic Caribbean &<br />
Motown” from 7:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday nights: Live with Perry<br />
Delancey: “Smooth Jazz” music from<br />
7:00 p.m.<br />
▶ seven stars resort<br />
941-7777<br />
From lunch poolside to cocktails<br />
at sunset, Seven Stars offers a wide<br />
range of isl<strong>and</strong>-inspired gourmet<br />
dining experiences.<br />
The Deck on Tuesday-Sunday:<br />
Enjoy Isl<strong>and</strong>-Inspired Cuisine, Sundowner<br />
Cocktails <strong>and</strong> live entertainment.<br />
Wednesdays: Lobster &<br />
Fish Night with Isl<strong>and</strong> Boys<br />
playing live from 6 -9 p.m.<br />
S<strong>and</strong>dollar Restaurant:<br />
Relax for lunch poolside or<br />
at the beach as our attentive<br />
staff serve you delightful<br />
selections prepared with<br />
the freshest ingredients.<br />
BBQ & Bonfire on<br />
the beach at Seven<br />
Stars Resort<br />
Daily from 11.30am to 4.30pm<br />
Sunday: BBQ & Bonfire every<br />
Sunday on the Beach, Live Entertainment<br />
By Elroy, Seating between 6<br />
<strong>and</strong> 8pm. Entertainment until 9<br />
p.m.<br />
▶ The Ver<strong>and</strong>a<br />
339-5050<br />
Call to reserve your spot for one<br />
of our special theme nights at the<br />
Marlin Restaurant; Monday thru<br />
Sunday.<br />
Monday: Mexican Night<br />
Tuesday: Italian Buffet<br />
Wednesday: Caribbean Night<br />
Thursday: Chinese<br />
Friday: Mediterranean<br />
Saturday: BBQ Buffet<br />
Sunday: Indian<br />
▶ West Bay Club<br />
946-8550<br />
Weekdays: Happy Hour at the<br />
Atlantic Bar <strong>and</strong> Grill from 5:00 p.m. -<br />
7:00 p.m., enjoy 2-4-1 drink specials!<br />
Thursday: Weekly Foreign a Fare<br />
night every Thursday from 6:30 p.m.<br />
Each week features dishes from a<br />
different region in the world.<br />
▶ La Brisas restaurant &<br />
Bar (Neptune Villas)<br />
946-5306<br />
Fridays & saturdays:<br />
Enjoy weekend specials from<br />
6:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. Come<br />
on out <strong>and</strong> listen to our live<br />
musician Justice, playing a variety<br />
of soft selections.<br />
▶ Grace’s Cottage at Point<br />
Grace resort<br />
946-5096<br />
Monday: is Seafood Night<br />
at Grace’s Cottage with<br />
live local music by<br />
Corry Forbes. Come<br />
out <strong>and</strong> enjoy <strong>and</strong><br />
evening under the<br />
stars while you unwind.<br />
Italian Buffet at<br />
The Ver<strong>and</strong>a<br />
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Tequila Tuesdays at<br />
Somewhere Café<br />
Cocktail Hour at<br />
Seven Stars Resort<br />
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.<br />
Italian Night at<br />
Carambola Grill &<br />
Lounge<br />
Music from NaDa,<br />
cocktails at the<br />
Regent Palms<br />
Caribbean Buffet<br />
at The Ver<strong>and</strong>a<br />
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.<br />
Wine Not<br />
Happy Hour at<br />
Wednesday at<br />
Somewhere Cafe<br />
Somewhere<br />
& Lounge<br />
p<br />
f<br />
▶ somewhere Cafe &<br />
Lounge at Coral Gardens<br />
941-8260<br />
sunday: Live music by Soul<br />
Redemption. Suds on Sunday<br />
with $4.50 beer special all<br />
day.<br />
Monday: Mojito Mondays<br />
with $6 Mojito drinks.<br />
Tuesday: Tequila Tuesdays<br />
with $6 Cuervo <strong>and</strong> $8 Patron<br />
Margaritas<br />
Wednesday: Wine Not<br />
Wednesdays offers ½<br />
Bottles, $7.25 per glass.<br />
Thursday: Live music by<br />
Justspliff.<br />
Local Night with $3.50 <strong>Turks</strong> Head<br />
Friday: Live music with Sally<br />
Greenwood. Fajita Fridays gives you<br />
10% off Fajitas.<br />
saturday: Suds on Saturday. Enjoy<br />
$4.50 beer special all day.<br />
Happy Hour: (one hour before<br />
sunset to two hours after sunset):<br />
2 for 1 beers, $4.50 well drinks,<br />
$7.25 wine glass<br />
▶ Danny Bouys<br />
Your home of Sports <strong>and</strong> live<br />
entertainment in Provo<br />
946-5921<br />
Tuesday: Karaoke from 9pm <strong>and</strong><br />
Monster Vodka $7<br />
Wednesday: Fish Fry on the Patio<br />
$15.95 <strong>and</strong> LIVE Music from 6pm-<br />
9pm followed by DJ UnkleEL from<br />
10pm<br />
Friday: Bowen Arrow LIVE of the<br />
Patio from 9pm<br />
sunday: Pat Riel LIVE on the Patio<br />
from 7pm-10pm<br />
▶ Havana Club at<br />
Windsong resort<br />
941-7700<br />
Tuesday: Movie Night<br />
Thursday: Karaoke<br />
Friday: Music Night<br />
Saturday & Sunday: Sports<br />
Nights<br />
Tell us about your event<br />
Do you have an upcoming event<br />
that you would like to see featured<br />
within the Isl<strong>and</strong> Guide?<br />
Contact the <strong>Turks</strong> & <strong>Caicos</strong> Hotel<br />
<strong>and</strong> Tourism Association (TCHTA)<br />
with details of your event or listing<br />
at 941-5787 or call to find out about<br />
membership.
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Open from 7am-9pm everyday<br />
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Air Rally takes off, l<strong>and</strong>s in <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong><br />
The <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s will be the<br />
official starting <strong>and</strong> ending point for the Canadian<br />
Governor General’s Cup Caribbean<br />
Air Challenge in April.<br />
Pilots from seven different countries onboard<br />
20 aircraft will compete in skills including<br />
general knowledge <strong>and</strong> aviation<br />
skills, way point identification during flight,<br />
navigation <strong>and</strong> technical tests, precision<br />
l<strong>and</strong>ings <strong>and</strong> flight time evaluation.<br />
The event begins at 3 p .m. April 13 at the<br />
JAGS McCartney International Airport on<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Turk. His Excellency the Gov. Ric<br />
Todd will host a reception for the participants<br />
over the weekend.<br />
The rally will end April 26 from 11 a.m.-2<br />
p.m. at the Providenciales International Airport.<br />
Pilots will cross seven borders in a 15-day<br />
period. Visited destinations are preparing for<br />
ground competitions, an opportunity for pilots<br />
from different countries to meet <strong>and</strong> in-<br />
Chicken Nuggets<br />
A beloved best-seller, Ian’s Allergy Friendly Chicken Nuggets<br />
are a classic childhood favorite, made with wholesome antibiotic<br />
<strong>and</strong> hormone free skinless <strong>and</strong> boneless white chicken<br />
breast meat. We’ve made them with no wheat, no gluten,<br />
no milk, no casein, no eggs, no nuts <strong>and</strong> no soy, so they’re<br />
friendly for all kids of diets! Easy to prepare in the oven or<br />
microwave.<br />
Allergy Info: Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Milk Free, Casein<br />
Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free.<br />
teract with the local population, underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
their culture, learning about the history<br />
<strong>and</strong> the people.<br />
The event is presented by Aviation Connection,<br />
a not for profit organisation <strong>and</strong> official<br />
trustee of the Canadian Governor General’s<br />
Cup. The annual rally presents an opportunity<br />
for young aspiring professional pilots to<br />
come onboard free of charge, thanks to the<br />
support of Bombardier <strong>and</strong> Aviation Connection<br />
grants.<br />
<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> young people, particularly<br />
those with an interest in aviation, are invited<br />
to meet the participants, who will take<br />
them for a visit of their aircraft.<br />
For more information<br />
Contact Catherine Tobenas at ctobenas@airrally.com<br />
or 450-969-2247 or<br />
visit airrally.com.<br />
Ian’s All-Natural, Allergy-Friendly Foods<br />
Fish Sticks<br />
Ian’s Fish Sticks are cut from whole fi llets of MSC-certifi ed<br />
sustainable Alaska Pollock, then coated with panko breadcrumbs<br />
for a satisfying crunch. Makes a great fi sh s<strong>and</strong>wich,<br />
salad topper or healthy snack!<br />
Allergy Info: Milk Free, Casein Free, Egg Free, Peanut<br />
Free, Tree Nut Free.<br />
Alphatots<br />
Ian’s Alphatots are made with top-quality potatoes, shaped<br />
into letters of the alphabet. They’re fun, tasty, <strong>and</strong> free from<br />
wheat, gluten, milk, casein, eggs, nuts <strong>and</strong> soy. Add them<br />
to your plate to spell out your name, your favorite food, or<br />
just Y-U-M!<br />
Allergy Info: Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Milk Free, Casein<br />
Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free.<br />
The Governor General’s Cup Caribbean Air challenge is an event<br />
taking place every year across five Caribbean countries hosted by<br />
local governments of visited destinations.<br />
Popcorn Turkey Corn Dogs<br />
Bring the fun of a day at the amusement park home to your dinner<br />
table! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or an after-school snack,<br />
Ian’s Allergy-Friendly Popcorn Turkey Corndogs combine antibiotic<br />
<strong>and</strong> hormone free mini turkey hot dogs with a crispy<br />
batter. All the fun of the midway, without the wheat, gluten,<br />
milk, casein, eggs, nuts, <strong>and</strong> soy! Now if we could only fi t some<br />
cotton c<strong>and</strong>y in the box too . . .<br />
Allergy Info: Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Milk Free, Casein Free,<br />
Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free.<br />
French Toast Sticks<br />
With mornings so crazy already, you could use a break<br />
from the cook-from-scratch routine. Just pop Ian’s cinnamony-delicious<br />
Allergy-Friendly French Toast Sticks<br />
into the oven, <strong>and</strong> 8 minutes later you’ll have a crispy,<br />
dunkable meal.<br />
Allergy Info: Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Milk Free, Casein<br />
Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free.<br />
Onion Rings<br />
The rumors are true - there’s fi nally a delicious allergy-friendly<br />
option for those craving a classic, thick-cut onion ring! Ian’s AF<br />
Onion Rings start with fresh cut, sweet onions, dipped in our<br />
homemade batter, <strong>and</strong> coated in crunchy cornfl ake crumbs.<br />
Allergy Info: Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Milk Free, Casein<br />
Free, Egg Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free.
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March 22, 2012 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.<strong>fp</strong>tci.com<br />
Department of Agriculture<br />
Public Notice<br />
New rules for bringing pets to TCI start April 1<br />
Import conditions for bringing a pet into the<br />
<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s are being revised.<br />
This revision will ensure the continued protection<br />
of the domestic pet population from rabies as<br />
well as other potential diseases conveyed by ticks<br />
<strong>and</strong> tapeworms. These measures also serve to protect<br />
the public’s health while making the importation<br />
of pets a much smoother process. However,<br />
until then the current rules will apply. These old<br />
rules differ very little from the new ones.<br />
The Department of Agriculture is urging persons<br />
to become familiar with the new conditions<br />
<strong>and</strong> to ensure that they comply. It is the owner’s<br />
responsibility to ensure that the requirements are<br />
met before they decide to travel to the <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> that all the required documents<br />
are accurately completed <strong>and</strong> submitted on time.<br />
The appropriate conditions will depend on<br />
whether you are coming from a country considered<br />
by the department to rabies free, or not. The<br />
department currently considers these countries to<br />
be free of rabies:<br />
1. Antigua<br />
2. Australia<br />
3. Anguilla<br />
4. Barbados<br />
5. Dominica<br />
6. Jamaica<br />
7. Montserrat<br />
8. New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
9. Republic of Irel<strong>and</strong><br />
10. St. Kitts<br />
11. St. Lucia<br />
12. St. Vincent<br />
13. Virgin Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
14. United Kingdom<br />
If you are NOT traveling from any of the countries<br />
listed above, the import conditions for pets<br />
coming from rabies endemic countries will apply<br />
to you. Please ensure that your pet has been treated<br />
for ticks <strong>and</strong> tapeworms; <strong>and</strong> is vaccinated against<br />
rabies, <strong>and</strong> thereafter blood tested for antibodies,<br />
to ascertain its level of rabies protection. THIS<br />
IS WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE RABIES TITRE<br />
TEST, <strong>and</strong> it is essential.<br />
Failure to comply may result in the animal being<br />
refused entry <strong>and</strong> be returned to the country of<br />
origin at the owner’s expense.<br />
The department is also recognizing the frequency<br />
with which resident pets leave <strong>and</strong> return to the<br />
isl<strong>and</strong>s. In an effort to address this, the department<br />
will also, beginning on a date to be announced, implement<br />
a “re-entry card.” This card will allow resident<br />
pets to enter the territory without an import<br />
permit once certain criteria are met.<br />
Owners are also being urged to check the prohibited<br />
breeds list to ascertain whether their pet<br />
appears thereon. Breeds that appear on the list will<br />
not be given permission to enter the TCI.<br />
With the high levels of travel to <strong>and</strong> from the<br />
TCI <strong>and</strong> throughout the world, the risk of infectious<br />
diseases is ever increasing. It is our goal to<br />
ensure the TCI remain safe for pets as well as their<br />
owners. It is our goal to offer a warm welcome all<br />
visitors who wish to enter these isl<strong>and</strong>s with their<br />
pets, while protecting our rabies free status.<br />
Dr. Mark Butler<br />
Government Veterinarian<br />
For further information on entry conditions <strong>and</strong><br />
to see animal import check lists as well as permit<br />
samples, please contact the department at animalhealthservicestci@gmail.com<br />
or visit our office<br />
in Butterfield Square on Providenciales. Until the<br />
Department of Agriculture website is operational,<br />
further information can currently be found at www.<br />
turks<strong>and</strong>caicostourism.com.<br />
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
BNC Consulting Group is currently seeking a highly qualifi ed,<br />
h<strong>and</strong>s-on, Director of Information Technology for its resort client.<br />
The ideal c<strong>and</strong>idate will play a lead role in the development,<br />
delivery <strong>and</strong> implementation of key business applications. This<br />
individual will have a keen underst<strong>and</strong>ing of hospitality technology<br />
<strong>and</strong> will be responsible for identifying solutions for the<br />
resort’s current <strong>and</strong> future business needs.<br />
Minimum Requirements<br />
• Strong underst<strong>and</strong>ing of technology architecture, IT business<br />
models, systems development <strong>and</strong> life cycles with an ability to<br />
set the direction of the Resorts IT function<br />
• Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or other technical<br />
fi eld OR 15 years leadership experience working with IT <strong>and</strong><br />
telephony applications, hospitality experience highly desired<br />
• 10 years Mitel experience coupled with IPTV applications<br />
experience<br />
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced,<br />
deadline-driven environment<br />
• Working knowledge of Visual One, Micros <strong>and</strong>/or Opera Fidelio<br />
• Profi ciency in Microsoft Offi ce Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)<br />
• Critical thinker with complex problem-solving abilities<br />
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to “see the big picture,”<br />
evaluate technologies <strong>and</strong> identify business solutions strategies<br />
• Ability to develop <strong>and</strong> manage strong working relationships at<br />
all levels of the organization, as well as with external vendors<br />
<strong>and</strong> suppliers<br />
• Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical<br />
internal customers <strong>and</strong> executives, <strong>and</strong> translate their needs into<br />
appropriate applications<br />
• Ability to assess technology alternatives <strong>and</strong> identify <strong>and</strong> implement<br />
applicable solutions<br />
• Ability to develop, track <strong>and</strong> adhere to budgets<br />
Qualifi ed c<strong>and</strong>idates should contact Bridgette Thomas at 332-<br />
2565 for immediate consideration. C<strong>and</strong>idates must possess<br />
relevant skills, experience, <strong>and</strong> a clean police record. Salaries<br />
for the above positions are commensurate with level, experience<br />
<strong>and</strong> education.<br />
CLOSING DATE: MARCH 31, 2012<br />
ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<br />
WILL BE CONTACTED.<br />
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Sudoku<br />
Fill in the grid so that every row, column <strong>and</strong> 3x3 box contains the<br />
numbers 1 through 9<br />
Crossword puzzle<br />
Fun & games<br />
2012 Satori Publishing Puzzle solutions on page 15<br />
Horoscopes<br />
aries (March 21—april 19)<br />
The time has come for you to reach out to someone<br />
you may have either hurt or overlooked in the past. Old<br />
wounds need to be healed, <strong>and</strong> you have the perfect<br />
salve.<br />
Taurus (april 20—May 20)<br />
If you have been feeling a little lazy, expect that to<br />
change this week. Energy is going to be at your fingertips,<br />
so commit to getting as many tasks done as you<br />
can. You will be glad you did.<br />
Gemini (May 21—June 20)<br />
Some glitch or disruption has either recently occurred<br />
or is about to occur. Don’t focus on it too much.<br />
It might seem big at first, but it is going to fade <strong>and</strong><br />
you will be back on track.<br />
Cancer (June 21—July 22)<br />
Someone close to you is causing upset. They might<br />
not be doing it on purpose, though; it could be just<br />
their nature. Don’t make any major decisions until<br />
things settle down.<br />
Leo (July 23—aug. 22)<br />
Surprise is in the offing for you, <strong>and</strong> it might be a big<br />
one. Willingness to examine your lifestyle will make<br />
this surprise less damaging. You might need to make<br />
some changes.<br />
Virgo (aug. 23—sept. 22)<br />
You need to get your energy back. It’s been drained<br />
by what is going on recently. Take some time for yourself<br />
this week <strong>and</strong> rejuvenate. Get a massage, go the<br />
movies or just go for a walk. You’ll be glad you did.<br />
Libra (sept. 23—oct. 22)<br />
Communication hasn’t been clear between you <strong>and</strong><br />
someone you are close to. You are going to need to<br />
work on this, or else risk damaging the relationship.<br />
scorpio (oct. 23—Nov. 21)<br />
Let things happen as they want to. Stop trying to<br />
control the events <strong>and</strong> flow of things. Letting go is going<br />
to be one of the best things you will ever do.<br />
sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21)<br />
Finish up any old projects you’ve been meaning to<br />
do. It’s important that you tie up all loose ends right<br />
now, because there could be a disruption coming your<br />
way. Don’t worry; you’ll be able to h<strong>and</strong>le it.<br />
Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19)<br />
Your motivation is strong, but you might want to<br />
wait a couple of weeks before you start off in your<br />
new direction. There is some information you need to<br />
know, but you have to wait for it to come to you.<br />
aquarius (Jan. 20.—Feb. 18)<br />
You thought you wouldn’t be able to deal with a difficult<br />
situation, but it turns out you performed wonderfully.<br />
Remind yourself of that, because a similar event is<br />
about to take place.<br />
Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20)<br />
You need to extend your compassion <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
toward yourself right now. Stop being so hard<br />
on yourself. You are exactly where you are supposed<br />
to be.<br />
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March 22, 2012 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.<strong>fp</strong>tci.com<br />
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Scotiabank is looking for a dynamic investment leader. The Relationship Manager, Private Banking is responsible<br />
for ensuring profitable portfolio growth <strong>and</strong> revenue generation both in Private Banking <strong>and</strong> the Scotia Private<br />
Client Group (SPCG) overall. The Relationship Manager is also responsible for developing quality referrals from<br />
potential clients identified as being able to benefit from other products <strong>and</strong> services offered through SPCG.<br />
Key Accountabilities<br />
• Provide total Relationship Banking <strong>and</strong> the highest quality service to both Private Banking <strong>and</strong> SPCG clients<br />
<strong>and</strong> prospects<br />
• Ensure the growth in the number, size <strong>and</strong> profitability of Private Banking relationships as well as the<br />
profitability of SPCG<br />
• Effectively develop <strong>and</strong> manage a portfolio of complex credits at an acceptable level of risk<br />
• Contribute to managing the growth <strong>and</strong> profitability of the Private Banking portfolio<br />
• The Relationship Manager, Private Banking must be fully conversant with all procedures <strong>and</strong> requirements of<br />
Know Your Client (KYC) <strong>and</strong> Anti-Money Laundering & Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) policies as<br />
documented in the Branch Services <strong>and</strong> Procedures Manual.<br />
• Effectively utilize <strong>and</strong> develop subordinate staff to fill the needs of the Private Banking Unit <strong>and</strong> longer term<br />
requirements of the Bank:<br />
Requirements<br />
• Minimum 5 years experience in banking, preferably with an international financial institution.<br />
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership <strong>and</strong> organization skills.<br />
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to develop solid relationships with client base.<br />
• University undergraduate <strong>and</strong>/or equivalent degree/diploma preferred.<br />
• Knowledge of client life cycle needs/client segmentation/market analysis/current economic <strong>and</strong> political<br />
events.<br />
• Knowledge of commercial <strong>and</strong> retail lending, investment, deposit <strong>and</strong> transaction services product features,<br />
benefits, <strong>and</strong> related pricing policies <strong>and</strong> procedures.<br />
• Knowledge of investment products <strong>and</strong> services, particularly as they relate to the High Net Worth clients;<br />
this includes features, benefits, pricing policies <strong>and</strong> profitability levers;<br />
• Knowledge of risk analysis techniques <strong>and</strong> credit adjudication policies <strong>and</strong> processes.<br />
• Knowledge of the legal, regulatory, compliance <strong>and</strong> audit requirements.<br />
• Thorough knowledge of business development techniques<br />
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.<br />
Scotiabank offers a highly competitive compensation <strong>and</strong> benefits package with tremendous opportunities for personal <strong>and</strong><br />
professional growth to the successful c<strong>and</strong>idate.<br />
Please submit applications no later than Friday, March 23, 2012 to:<br />
Lynette Grant-Higgs –Manager Human Resources<br />
Scotiabank (<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong>) Ltd<br />
Providenciales, TCI<br />
E-mail: lynette.grant-higgs@scotiabank.com<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Scotiabank is looking for a dynamic investment leader. The position is responsible for ensuring profitable portfolio<br />
growth <strong>and</strong> revenue generation both in Offshore Brokerage <strong>and</strong> the Scotia Private Client Group (SPCG) overall.<br />
This will be achieved through aggressive marketing <strong>and</strong> business development efforts, <strong>and</strong> helping our clients<br />
achieve peace of mind by providing trusted advice <strong>and</strong> personalized solutions to meet their financial goals. The<br />
position is also responsible for developing quality referrals from potential clients identified as being able to benefit<br />
from other products <strong>and</strong> services offered through SPCG.<br />
Key Accountabilities<br />
• Initiate <strong>and</strong> develop investment relationships with clients by identifying <strong>and</strong> servicing their financial needs<br />
<strong>and</strong> using the products <strong>and</strong> services offered through the Scotiabank Group<br />
• Ensure the growth in the number, size <strong>and</strong> profitability of Offshore Brokerage relationships as well as the<br />
profitability of SPCG<br />
• Contribute to managing the growth <strong>and</strong> profitability of the Offshore Brokerage portfolio<br />
• Responsible for being fully conversant with all procedures <strong>and</strong> requirements of Know Your Client (KYC)<br />
<strong>and</strong> Anti-Money Laundering & Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) policies as documented in the<br />
ScotiaMcLeod Compliance Manual, adhering to Bank st<strong>and</strong>ards, policies <strong>and</strong> business practices <strong>and</strong><br />
meeting the appropriate regulatory <strong>and</strong> compliance requirements.<br />
• Effectively utilize <strong>and</strong> develop subordinate staff to fill the needs of the Offshore Brokerage unit <strong>and</strong> longer<br />
term requirements of the Bank<br />
Requirements<br />
• Minimum 5 years experience in banking, preferably with an international financial institution.<br />
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership <strong>and</strong> organization skills.<br />
• University undergraduate <strong>and</strong> /MBA or commensurate.<br />
• Canadian Securities Course (Current with CEC requirements satisfied)<br />
• Professional Financial Planner (PFP) or Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) designation, Securities Course<br />
<strong>and</strong>/or any other industry-related accreditations are highly desirable.<br />
• Knowledge of client life cycle needs/client segmentation/market analysis/current economic <strong>and</strong> political<br />
events.<br />
• Knowledge of commercial <strong>and</strong> retail lending, investment, deposit <strong>and</strong> transaction services product features,<br />
benefits, <strong>and</strong> related pricing policies <strong>and</strong> procedures.<br />
• Knowledge of investment products <strong>and</strong> services, particularly as they relate to the High Net Worth clients;<br />
this includes features, benefits, pricing policies <strong>and</strong> profitability levers;<br />
• Knowledge of risk analysis techniques <strong>and</strong> credit adjudication policies <strong>and</strong> processes.<br />
• Knowledge of the legal, regulatory, compliance <strong>and</strong> audit requirements.<br />
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.<br />
Scotiabank offers a highly competitive compensation <strong>and</strong> benefits package with tremendous opportunities for personal <strong>and</strong><br />
professional growth to the successful c<strong>and</strong>idate.<br />
Please submit applications no later than Friday, March 23, 2012 to:<br />
Lynette Grant-Higgs –Manager Human Resources<br />
Scotiabank (<strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong>) Ltd<br />
Providenciales, TCI<br />
E-mail: lynette.grant-higgs@scotiabank.com<br />
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International Banking Group (TCI) Ltd. a subsidiary of Cayman National Corporation Ltd., is<br />
looking for suitably qualified Belongers to fill the position of Manager Credit Risk Management<br />
Support & Compliance.<br />
The Manager Credit Risk Management Support & Compliance must be equipped to fulfill roles across<br />
three areas: Credit, Operations <strong>and</strong> Merchant Services.<br />
With regard to Credit, the Manager Credit Risk Management Support & Compliance is responsible<br />
for planning, organizing, scheduling <strong>and</strong> directing the activities of the Credit Risk Management<br />
Department. The Manager is responsible for:<br />
• Overseeing all Credit Risk Management functions <strong>and</strong> related activities <strong>and</strong> reviewing loan<br />
documents <strong>and</strong> records for evidence of fraud, deficiencies in controls or noncompliance with<br />
established policies.<br />
• Completing audit functions including verifying <strong>and</strong> sampling of loan processes <strong>and</strong> other<br />
areas as assigned.<br />
• Compiling <strong>and</strong> issuing reports detailing conclusions <strong>and</strong> providing recommendations for<br />
improvements.<br />
• Contributing to the development of credit risk management strategies <strong>and</strong> policies.<br />
• Contributing effectively to the annual planning, overall business development <strong>and</strong> regulatory<br />
matters as required.<br />
• Training, coordinating, supervising, <strong>and</strong> appraising Credit Risk Management personnel.<br />
The c<strong>and</strong>idate who fills this position must have an excellent analytical <strong>and</strong> operational<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing of commercial <strong>and</strong> personal banking. The c<strong>and</strong>idate must be a well rounded<br />
individual who has banking experience at managerial level in the area of Operations, as the<br />
c<strong>and</strong>idate will be required to provide support to the Manager Operations, <strong>and</strong> will have to act in the<br />
capacity of Operations Manager in their absence.<br />
As a member for the corporate team the Manager Credit Risk Management Support & Compliance<br />
must have a sound underst<strong>and</strong>ing of Merchant Services <strong>and</strong> managerial experience within this area<br />
as the c<strong>and</strong>idate will have responsibility for driving the Bank’s Merchant Services Business.<br />
The c<strong>and</strong>idate will have:<br />
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Commerce, Business or Finance.<br />
• At least 10 years experience of retail <strong>and</strong> commercial banking in a Caribbean context.<br />
• At least 5 years managerial experience in Credit Risk.<br />
Required skills & experience:<br />
• Comprehensive knowledge of Credit Risk Management, Operations & Merchant Services.<br />
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical <strong>and</strong> problem-solving skills<br />
• Be a team-worker but also work in isolation without close supervision with attention to<br />
detail, prioritization of tasks <strong>and</strong> time management skills.<br />
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We offer<br />
• A working environment where personal development <strong>and</strong> growth are encouraged<br />
• An attractive <strong>and</strong> competitive salary, including various benefits.<br />
Applicants should submit a resume & cover letter, no later than April 2 nd 2012, to: Kellie-<br />
Ann.Evans-Hall@ibgtci.com<br />
International Banking Group (TCI) Ltd<br />
Graceway Plaza, PO Box 690<br />
Providenciales <strong>Turks</strong> & <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Tel 649 941 4424 Fax 649 941 2457 www.ibgtci.com<br />
A Subsidiary company of Cayman National Corporation Ltd.<br />
Welder Wanted!<br />
Are you a certifi ed welder?<br />
If you are capable in the following<br />
please contact us.<br />
Requirements/Responsibilities:<br />
◆ Lay out, fi t <strong>and</strong> fabricate metal<br />
components to assemble structural<br />
forms using knowledge of welding<br />
techniques, metallurgy <strong>and</strong> engineering<br />
components<br />
◆ Analyze sample parts, blueprints,<br />
engineering drawings <strong>and</strong> specifi cations<br />
to plan welding operations<br />
◆ Remain in a st<strong>and</strong>ing position for<br />
extended periods of time.<br />
◆ Experienced in SMAW / GMAW /<br />
GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting<br />
◆ 5 years experience required<br />
Wages starts at $300/week <strong>and</strong><br />
may vary depending on skill.<br />
Interested applicants call 941-5802 or apply<br />
in writing to email: tibor@express.tc<br />
or fax 941-5803<br />
Family business looking for:<br />
Accountant Clerk/Customer Service Rep.<br />
Requirements & responsibilities<br />
- B.S. in accountancy graduate <strong>and</strong> 5 years experience<br />
- verifi es <strong>and</strong> posts details of business transactions<br />
such as funds received <strong>and</strong> disbursed.<br />
- profi cient in Quickbooks, Excel, Microsoft Word &<br />
Outlook Express.<br />
- track inventory <strong>and</strong> export/imported goods &<br />
create spreadsheets using excel.<br />
- monthly reconciliation of bank <strong>and</strong> credit card<br />
statements.<br />
- bi-weekly payroll created & NIB/NHIP contributions<br />
calculated & submitted.<br />
- accountability for recordings <strong>and</strong> business confi -<br />
dentiality is a must<br />
- skillful in accounts receivables/payables.<br />
- constant communication with all management team.<br />
- must have good customer service skills <strong>and</strong> a positive<br />
personality towards staff <strong>and</strong> customers.<br />
- attends to customers <strong>and</strong> retrieves their jobs from<br />
shop such as engine heads, fl ywheels, rotors.<br />
- pleasant, treats everyone with respect at all times,<br />
<strong>and</strong> a good listener (takes the time to identify<br />
customer needs ).<br />
- valid TCI driver license to run err<strong>and</strong>s when<br />
needed such as banking, customs, etc.<br />
Starting salary at $300/week.<br />
Qualifi ed applicants should apply in writing to<br />
Tibor’s Machine Shop Ltd.<br />
Email tibor@express.tc or fax 941-580 or call<br />
941-5802.<br />
cLassiFieds<br />
WANTED:<br />
Looking to hire<br />
one upholstery<br />
person to work<br />
seven days/week<br />
Salary is $8/hour<br />
If interested please<br />
contact (649)242-7748<br />
Student Aff airs Manager<br />
Mills Institute<br />
is seeking quali ed <strong>and</strong><br />
experienced Early Childhood<br />
teachers for the upcoming<br />
school year.<br />
Please email resumes with<br />
reference le ers to<br />
millsinstitute@gmail.com.<br />
Salary commensurate with<br />
quali cations/experience.<br />
SKYLINE DISTRIBUTORS LTD.<br />
IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:<br />
EXECUTIVE CHEF – Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Executive Chef assumes senior responsibility<br />
for all culinary operations including: kitchen management, supervision of culinary personnel in<br />
food preparation, cooking <strong>and</strong> serving food, inventory control to avoid product waste, planning <strong>and</strong><br />
co-coordinating menus for daily specials, menu design, conformity, <strong>and</strong> quality of food preparation <strong>and</strong><br />
execution, compliance with government department requirements, ensuring the delivery of the highest<br />
quality product to clients. Must be willing to work holidays <strong>and</strong> weekends. Salary: $39,000 + per annum,<br />
depending on experience.<br />
MARKETING & SALES SUPERVISOR - Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the M&S Supervisor<br />
assumes the most senior responsibility for all aspects of the Marketing & Sales Operations, including:<br />
sales <strong>and</strong> costs analysis to comply with budgets, maximizing revenues through effective sales techniques,<br />
successful product sourcing <strong>and</strong> intelligent pricing structures, inventory control, inventory <strong>and</strong> account<br />
reconciliations, web-site design <strong>and</strong> update, customer interaction, vendor relationships. Must have a vehicle,<br />
valid drivers’ license <strong>and</strong> be willing to work holidays <strong>and</strong> weekends. 4 year college degree with<br />
background in marketing/fi nance or related fi elds, 3 + years’ experience in operations control or sales.<br />
Strong computer/POS organizational <strong>and</strong> analytical skills. Detail oriented, excellent communication skills,<br />
cooperative attitude, h<strong>and</strong>s on work ethic. Salary: $26,000 + per annum, depending on experience.<br />
All interested applicants, please send resumes to PO Box 762. Preference will be given to experienced<br />
<strong>and</strong> qualifi ed Belongers. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.<br />
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of successful group facilita-<br />
on, team building, confl ict resolu on, the ability to foster in students a sense of<br />
community <strong>and</strong> group responsibility, a proac ve a tude toward program safety, a<br />
respect for local cultures, <strong>and</strong> an apprecia on of the logis cally complex nature of<br />
being an ac ve par cipant in a residen al, fi eld-based, academic program.<br />
Minimum Qualifi ca ons:<br />
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fi eld; Masters preferred<br />
• Professional outdoor, experien al, <strong>and</strong>/or fi eld educa on experience<br />
• Signifi cant experience managing student groups in a residen al se ng<br />
• Demonstrated skills in: group facilita on, team building, confl ict resolu on, outdoor<br />
leadership, risk management<br />
• Demonstrated community outreach experience <strong>and</strong> organiza on<br />
• Wilderness First Responder <strong>and</strong> CPR Cer fi ca ons, or equivalent<br />
• Strong organiza onal <strong>and</strong> problem solving skills<br />
• Computer skills in Microso Offi ce (Word, Excel) <strong>and</strong> Windows<br />
Desired Qualifi ca ons:<br />
• Experience living or working in host country or region with appropriate language skills<br />
• Previous experience in developing materials for promo ng environmental awareness<br />
• Life Saving or Emergency Water Safety Cer fi ca on<br />
Other Expecta ons:<br />
• Ability to work well both as a team member <strong>and</strong> independently<br />
• Live on campus full me<br />
• Willingness to work fl exible hours <strong>and</strong> live on-site at the fi eld sta on with a small<br />
team of permanent staff <strong>and</strong> groups of U.S. undergraduate students<br />
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental <strong>and</strong> community issues<br />
Start Date: August 2012.<br />
Loca on: South <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>, <strong>Turks</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Caicos</strong> Isl<strong>and</strong>s, Bri sh West Indies<br />
Please submit CV prior to March 23, 2012 to Robert Dake: RDAKE@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG
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CENSUS 2012<br />
JANUARY 25th - MARCH 31st<br />
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The Census Office would like to THANK the community of the TCI for your support thus far<br />
during the 2012 Census Exercise <strong>and</strong> to remind the general public that the field exercise<br />
continues until the end of March.<br />
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We are therefore requesting that persons respond to call back cards left by our Census<br />
Officers <strong>and</strong> households that have not encountered our Census Officers are asked to kindly<br />
contact the Census Office at telephone number 946-1700 or email depstci@gmail.com.<br />
Your cooperation is vital to the successful completion of this exercise.<br />
A message from the Department of Economic<br />
Planning <strong>and</strong> Statistics (DEPS)<br />
Participate!