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Vol. 22 , Issue 6 Phone: (649) 332-5615 E-mail: Info@fptci.com February 9, 2012
Governor proposes changes
to government pensions
His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd and
the Advisory Council have agreed to a
series of proposed improvements and
amendments to civil service pensions.
After a council meeting Feb. 8, proposed
changes were announced that
are aimed at stopping payments people
should not have been receiving, improving
long-term pensions and reducing
the cost to government over the
next five years.
The proposals will have to go before
the Consultative Forum for consideration
before they are implemented.
Changes to pensions have been a
sticking point between the interim government
and the Civil Service Association
(CSA), which represents about one
third of all government workers. The
governor said the CSA has seen the
proposals but does not agree with all of
them.
Many of the proposals have already
been made public over the last year, including
changes to the retirement age,
gratuities and calculation of benefits.
The proposal says it will correct administrative
mistakes have resulted in
payment errors costing taxpayers $2
million.
Improving gov’t pensions
▶ Introduction of a pension for persons
employed after April 1992 and who retire
aged 55
It will be to the value of 75 percent of
the pension they would have received
had they been eligible under the Pensions
Ordinance for a pension at 55
years of age, and 100 percent from age
60. It will not include the option to
commute any sums into a gratuity.
▶ Phased increase over five years to the
retirement age for civil servants from 55
to 60 years old
Civil servants are currently required
to retire at 55, but for those employed
after April 1992 this leaves a gap of five
years before they are eligible for their
NIB pension. In some cases in the past,
retired civil servants who had been employed
after April 1992 had received a
full pension erroneously administered
under the Pensions Ordinance.
Those members of staff who were 50
years old on April 1, 2011, may still retire
at 55 if they wish to do so, unless
they wish to remain in their employment
subject to the agreement of government.
▶ Phased elimination of gratuities (a
lump sum payment resulting in a lower
final pension) for persons retiring over
the next five years
The elimination of gratuities will ensure
that persons retiring have continued
access to the maximum monthly
pension payments available to them.
It will also reduce the cost to TCI tax
payers by $3 million over the next five
years.
▶ Provide death in service and post retirement
benefits to persons employed
post April 5, 1992
Civil servants employed before the
introduction of the NIB Ordinance
were eligible for death in service and
post retirement benefits such as gratuities.
These benefits were not available
to those employed after April 1992.
pensIons continues on page 2
Valentine’s Day model boat race
The annual model sail boat race on
Bambarra beach is set for Feb. 11 with a
great line up of boats, food and music,
so come along and enjoy this wonderful
cultural festival.
The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. when ev-
RICHARD GREEN/STAFF
eryone gathers on the beach, and the
captain’s meeting is at 11 a.m. Races
start at 11:30 a.m., and the winners
collect their trophies and cash at 3 p.m.
For the complete schedule, see Coming
up on page 10.
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Dental
questions
answered
Treat your Valentine, p9 &10
Changes proposed for
Integrity Commission
Several changes are being proposed
for the operation of the Integrity Commission
which lower the gift reporting
requirement from $5,000 to $1,000 and
require financial declarations every two
years instead of annually.
The governor wants members of the
Consultative Forum and public persons
who are required to submit reports to
send comments to commission Director
Eugene Otuonye on or before Feb. 10, according
to a Feb. 2 press release.
The proposed change to require declarations
every two years extends the deadline
for the current two-year period until
June 30, 2012. Those who did not meet the
June 2011 deadline will not be penalized.
It also is proposed that the commission
have the power to extend filing deadlines
up to six months in exceptional circumstances.
Public persons were required to report
any gifts they received in excess of
$5,000, but that amount would be lowered
to $1,000 and include gifts to family
Former government minister McAllister
Hanchell and Progressive National
Party Leader Clayton Greene were
both charged Feb. 7 with crimes by the
Special Investigation and Prosecution
Team.
Both men issued statements saying
they were innocent of the allegations
and would fight the charges in court.
Both men are scheduled to appear
Feb. 10 in Magistrate’s Court on Providenciales.
At a press conference Jan. 18, Greene
confirmed that he had been questioned
about $1 million that was deposited in
his law firm’s trust account and distributed
for his cousin, Quentin Hall,
for sale of Crown land in 2006. Greene
said he had no indication the transaction
was not legitimate.
The SIPT charged Green with money
laundering, but no details were provided.
Hall has been charged with receiving
proceeds from an illegal land transaction
along with his brother and former
government minister Jeffrey Hall.
Also charged in the same transaction
are former ministers Lillian Boyce and
Samuel Been, and Boyce’s brother, Earlson
Robinson.
All are free on bail awaiting court
hearings in March and April.
Hanchell, the former government
Minister of Natural Resources, has
been charged with conspiring to receive
bribes. The SIPT and Hanchell did not
elaborate on the specifics of the charge.
“I was invited by Special Investigations
and Prosecution Team (SIPT)
to attend an interview today, February
7th, 2012, of which I attended of
my own will,” Hanchell said in a press
statement.
“I was subsequently charged and will
appear before the chief magistrate in
connection with the charge. I am innocent
and will defend this charge. I
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members. It is proposed that gifts must be
reported within 30 days.
New provisions would apply the same
requirements to employees of the Integrity
Commission, as well as protecting
commission staff members from liability
for acts done in the course of their employment.
All information on declarations is held
in confidence by the commission and not
made public.
The governor currently has the power
to amend the list of persons in public life
who must file declarations. It is proposed
that he exercise this power only after consultation
with the commission.
Public persons who fail to file declarations
or who give incomplete or false information
can be punished with jail time
of up to one year, a $15,000 fine or both.
Those convicted of an offence would be
barred from seeking public office for five
years.
IntegrIty continues on page 2
Hanchell, Greene charged by SIPT
McAllister
Hanchell
Clayton
Greene
will not be commenting further at this
time.”
Greene also issued a statement Feb. 8
saying that he has done nothing wrong:
“For the last week it has been rumoured
that I might be charged on the
next occasion that I attended at the offices
of the Special Investigation and
Prosecution Team. That rumour was
not without basis, and yesterday afternoon
I was charged.
“I have done nothing wrong, and I am
confident that acquittal and vindication
will come in due course.
“I encourage the special investigators
to move quickly to bring me before
the courts on the charges so that this
matter can be concluded as soon as possible.
It is necessary that these matters
be determined sooner rather than later
so that the country and its people can
begin again to move forward.”
Others charged so far in the investigation
include former minister Floyd
Hall, his wife Lisa Hall, former Premier
Michael Misick’s brother Chal Misick;
attorney Melbourne Wilson; and developers
Richard Padgett and Jak Civre.
The U.K. suspended elected government
in this overseas territory in 2009
after allegations of widespread corruption
among government ministers and
others were made at the conclusion of a
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Causeway tops concern of North, Middle residents
The single issue that the communities in North and
Middle Caicos brought to the governor’s attention at a recent
visit was the urgent need for repairs to the causeway
linking the islands.
His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd reminded his audiences
on Feb. 6-7 that the causeway is one of the interim
administration’s key infrastructure projects, along with
the redevelopment of South Base on Grand Turk and the
South Caicos Airport.
The causeway was damaged in 2008 by Hurricanes
Hanna and Ike, then again by Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Although badly damaged, the causeway is passable with
caution. Local people, including school students, business
and tourists, use the causeway every day.
The government’s Chief Engineer Norman Watts has
visited the site, and surveys have been also been conducted
to determine the full range of repairs that are required.
But the governor agreed to see if some remedial
work can be performed ahead of a major repair contract.
Both communities also raised the issue of increased
taxes, and the governor sympathised. He pointed out that
Commission changes proposed
IntegrIty continued from page 2
Other proposed changes include:
▶ Tightening up the definition of
“spouse” to include married persons and
persons who have been living as husband
and wife for at least a year.
▶ Enabling the commission to hire a secretary
who may or may not be a public officer;
▶ Giving the commission the power to
order a person in public life whom it believes
is likely to contravene the Ordinance
to place his assets in a blind trust;
▶ Giving the commission the power to is-
without direct taxes such as income tax, the government
had to raise indirect consumption taxes, which he knows
fall disproportionately on lower income households.
While suggesting that any changes in taxation policy
are a matter for future elected governments, Todd said
the Turks and Caicos Islands’ economy is improving in
2012 and that achieving a balanced government budget
by 2012-13 is a milestone set for return to elected government.
It also will enable the government to pay its multimillion
dollar debts and will send an important message
to business, including potential inward investors, that
TCI means business.
A variety of other subjects were raised, including the
Consultative Forum’s citizenship consultation, Crown
land, support for farming, and the additional transportation
costs of goods reaching both islands. The issue of
residents having to travel to travel to Providenciales to
cash cheques was also raised, and the governor promised
residents that he would begin to investigate a solution for
the more remote communities.
“Extremely constructive” was how the governor de-
sue a compliance certificate to a person who
makes an incomplete declaration where it
is satisfied, after a formal inquiry, that the
person does not have access to the information
required to complete the declaration.
The proposed changes have been approved
by a working group that includes
the permanent secretary of finance as
chairman, the attorney general, deputy
attorney general, principal legislative
drafter, permanent secretaries, relevant
heads of departments, director of the Integrity
Commission and the European
Union team led by Professor Rose-Marie
Antoine.
Proposed changes to gov. pensions
pensIons continued from page 2
These rights are now being extended to
all civil servants.
End erroneous payments
▶ Removal of housing allowances from the
calculation of pension benefits
Including housing allowances in the
total assessment of individual pension
benefits is unfair to those civil servants
who have had no need for this allowance.
▶ Ending pension gratuity payments for
female civil servants who stop work when
they marry
The benefit is out of date — many
women clearly continue working after
they get married — and discriminatory
and unfair to male employees.
▶ Identify where benefits have been paid in
error and write-off these payments
Retired civil servants, employed after
April 1992, who have been in receipt of
$1.5 million of unlawfully paid gratuities
and pensions will not be penalized or be
asked to repay government. Where payments
are due to administrative error,
they will be stopped.
▶ Ending the payment of pensions to civil
servants reemployed by the government after
they have retired
They will continue to receive their government
pension once they stop working
for government entirely. The payment of
their government pension while they continue
to be employed effectively doubles
their income at a cost to the TCI taxpayer.
persons in public life
These public officials have been required
since 2011 to file financial declarations
with the Integrity Commission.
Proposed additions are starred
and in bold type.
1. Members of the House of Assembly
(except the Governor)
2. Members of Cabinet (except the
Governor)
3. Deputy Governor
4. Permanent Secretaries
5. Under Secretaries
6. Judges of the Court of Appeal
7. Judges of the Supreme Court
8. Magistrates
9. Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the
House of Assembly
10. Chief Financial Officer
11. Chief Auditor
12. Accountant General
13. Complaints Commissioner
14. Chief Economist
15. Chief Medical Officer
16. Director and Deputy Director of
Planning
17. Director and Deputy Director of
Surveys and Mapping
18. Registrar and Deputy Registrar
of Deeds
19. Registrar and Deputy Registrar
of Lands
20. Director and Deputy Director of
Education
21. Director and Deputy Director of
Immigration
22. Collector and Deputy Collector
of Customs
*23. Deputy Heads of Depart-
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scribed his visits. He visited the family islands as part of
his promise to regularly visit all of the inhabited islands
to hear for himself from residents and community leaders
about their hopes and concerns, and to keep them
updated on progress toward the milestones for elections.
Todd previously visited all the family islands in September
when he took office, and he visited Salt Cay and
South Caicos for the second time in January. He will hold
similar public meetings in Grand Turk and Providenciales
later in February.
“I would like to thank the two District Commissioners
McLean Handfield and Dottis Arthur for all of their
hard work in setting up two extremely interesting days
— from generating audiences for the public meetings and
providing me with other opportunities to better understand
local issues,” the governor said.
During his visit, the governor also visited the new
clinic being built in Conch Bar, Lorimer’s, Bambarra,
Cay’s Construction, Green Acre’s Farm and Gibbs Boat
Building.
ments, where the Head of Department
is not called a Director
24. Deputy Attorney General
25. Crown Counsel
26. Clerk of Courts
27. Registrar and of Deputy Registrar
of the Supreme Court
28. Supervisor of Elections
29. Members of the Public Service
Commission
*30. Commissioner of Police,
Deputy Commissioner and officers
at or above the rank of superintendent
31. Members of the Advisory Council
(except the Governor)
32. Members of the Consultative
Forum
*33. Members and staff Members
of the integrity Commission
*34. Chairman, Executive officers,
Directors, Deputy Directors
and Members of any commission,
statutory board, public authority
or body of any description established
by statute
35. Any person who has a statutory
duty to record the minutes of
meetings of a commission, statutory
board, public authority or other body
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entity’s books and is involved in its
business and affairs
*36. any person who acts in an
office referred to in this schedule
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months or more.

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Islander status consultation ending
There are just a few days left for those who are interested
in having their say on the pathway to citizenship
in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
February 17 is the deadline for submissions of written
responses to a questionnaire and other comments
being collected by Consultative Forum members over
the last three months.
The public consultation was launched at the Nov.
17 meeting of the Consultative Forum, which heard
a presentation from and made suggestions to Senior
Adviser on Immigration Lorraine Rogerson, Ministry
of Border Control and Labour Permanent Secretary
Clara Gardiner and Larry Swann.
In a closed session of the forum Feb. 7 at the NJS
Francis building on Grand Turk, Rogerson and Under
Secretary in the Ministry of Border Control Willette
Swann brought the members up to date on the current
series of public meetings on the pathway to TCI status.
The forum and the ministry have been providing
resource persons for meetings on all the islands, and
participants have been urged to submit written responses
to a questionnaire on the proposed measures.
Answers received by the Consultative Forum to the
24-question document will be tabulated, and a com-
Grace Bay Resorts, operator
of Grace Bay Club and The
Veranda Resort, continues to
expand its talent pool with the
addition of as general manager
for the five-star, fully-inclusive
Veranda Resort.
With 28 years of international
hospitality experience, Vasatka
John Vasatka is well-suited to oversee all operations
and guest services for
the 168-room, 10-acre property, including eight private
beachfront villas; Marin, the resort’s signature
beachfront restaurant with second-floor Sky Lounge;
Sabai Spa by Elemis; VIK Kids Town; three swimming
pools; a tennis court and meeting facilities.
“We could not be more thrilled to have John Vasatka
join our award-winning team at The Veranda,”
says Nikheel Advani, Grace Bay Resorts chief operating
officer and principal. “We are fortunate to
have attracted someone like John, given his extensive
background with Amanresorts, a company that
Have your say
Completed questionnaires can be e-mailed
to the chair of the Consultative Forum at citizenship@gov.tc
or dropped off at the forum’s
secretariat upstairs the NJS Francis building on
Grand Turk by Feb. 17.
prehensive evaluation will be presented by the forum
to the governor for consideration. That will provide
the basis for setting in place the new immigration ordinance,
policies and procedures.
The process is expected to take several months,
with a draft ordinance expected by May.
Once the new ordinance is drafted, it will take the
same path as all other proposed ordinances, including
presentation to the Advisory Council and then the
Consultative Forum, before finally being signed into
law by the governor.
Establishing a clear pathway to obtaining citizenship
as a Turks and Caicos Islander (Belonger) and
Permanent Resident Certificates (PRC) is one of the
eight milestones set by the U.K. before new elections
are held.
Local CEO appointed to CANTO board
E. Jay Saunders, Digicel TCI CEO, was appointed to
the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Association
of National Telecommunication Organization (CAN-
TO) last week at its Annual General Meeting (AGM)
held on the island of St. Maarten.
The AGM meeting was conducted from the 29th –
31st January, 2012 under the theme “Accelerating the
Broadband experience in the Caribbean-Transforming
the way we live”. The three day event focused on
the AGM proceedings of CANTO and CANTO/IDB
Broadband Forum project.
CANTO, which consists of 107 members from 35
countries, serves as a major trade association in the
telecommunications sector, working together to further
agendas and policy strategies relevant to the member
counties. A Board of Directors appointed by the
membership directs policy of the Association. This
strategy is executed by the staff of a permanent Secretariat
based in Trinidad and Tobago.
“I am honored to be a part of the CANTO board. It is
a very prestigious board, made up of very talented and
seasoned telecommunications and ICT executives who
collectively have more than 100 years of telecommunications
and ICT experience between them, and who
represent some of the largest telecommunications and
ICT companies in the region. As the youngest member
of the Board, I am excited about being able to learn
from my fellow Board members, and I look forward to
working with all the members to help CANTO achieve
its goals,” Saunders said of the appointment.
Saunders was the only member newly elected to the
board. Re-Elected members include: Linus Rogers,
TSTT (Trinidad & Tobago); Julian Wilkins, Digicel
Trinidad & Tobago; Lawrence McNaughton, Cable &
Wireless Grenada; Lyrio Gomez, UTS (Curacao) and
Davidson Charles, Cable & Wireless Antigua. Mr.
Charles was also re-elected as Treasurer.
The other directors, Chairman, Dirk Currie,
TELESUR (Suriname), Vice Chair, Karen Bevans, BTL
(Belize) and Helma Etnel, Telem (St. Maarten) continue
to serve as directors.
Saunders has previously held a position as the chair-
man of the CANTO Marketing committee, and hosted
a meeting of the Board of Directors in the Turks and
Caicos in June 2010.
The Chairman of CANTO, Dirk Currie in his opening
remarks challenged members of CANTO nations
to benefit from the existence and adoption of innovative
ways through technology. Mr. Currie added that
technology should be employed and made available
to our citizens especially the youth. Mr. Currie further
articulated that all users should be well educated
so that they can really experience the benefits of these
technologies that are available. He added that with the
key strategic objectives, CANTO is better equipped to
withstand the winds of change, as all members come
together in a united front.
The acting Secretary General of CANTO, Mrs.
Teresa Wankin (HR & Operations Manager) also addressed
delegates on behalf of the Secretary General
and highlighted the full slate of activities planned for
2012 including the upcoming Annual Conference and
Trade Exhibition in Miami from 22nd – 25th July 2012.
Back Row: Mr. Lyrio Gomez, Mr. Angus Steele,
Mr. Julian Wilkins, Mrs. Helma Etnel, Mr. Linus
Rogers, Mr. E. Jay Saunders; Front Row: Ms.
Teresa Wankin, Mrs. Karen Bevans, Mr. Dirk
Currie, Mr. Davidson Charles
GBR names new GM at Veranda Resort
prides itself on unparalleled service.
“Grace Bay Club has redefined the service standard
in Turks and Caicos, and by joining forces with John,
we can lead the service experience in the Caribbean
and continue to deliver on our promise of creating
lifelong memories for all of our guests,” Advani said.
Prior to joining The Veranda Resort, Vasatka
worked with five Amanresorts across the globe,
including the Amanyara Resort, Providenciales;
Amanwella, Tangalle, Sri Lanka (opening); Amanpulo,
Philippines; Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand; and
most recently the newest Amanresort in Jordon.
His experience also includes serving as resident
manager at Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort; Virgin
Gorda, B.V.I.; and Boca Beach Club general manager
at Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida.
Vasatka holds a bachelor of arts degree from St.
Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota. He also
participated in international programs at University
of Aalborg, Denmark, and University of Newcastle,
England, in conjunction with St. Cloud State University.
Questions for
consultation on tC
Islander status
The Consultative Forum
is seeking comment on
changes to obtaining status
in the Turks and Caicos
Islands.
Submit your answers to
the following questions via
e-mail to citizenship@gov.
tc by Feb. 17. Explanatory
documents and questionnaires
can be found online
at www.gov.tc.
1: Do you think that it
would be helpful for the
Turks and Caicos Islands
to administer decisions on
permanent residence and
Turks and Caicos Islander
status according to a points
system?
2: Should a worker in
the TCI be eligible to apply
for Permanent Resident
Certificate (PRC) after five;
six; eight; nine; 10; or more
years?
3: Should there be a clear
distinction drawn between
those workers who can
qualify over time for PRC
and those who cannot?
4: If there are to be such
distinctions, on what basis
should they be made?
Should there, for example,
be a regularly updated list
of designated shortage occupations
on the basis of
labour market analysis and
consultation?
5: If there are to be temporary
workers with fixed
term work permits who cannot
progress to PRC, what
should the term limits on
their work permits be?
6: Do you agree that
knowledge of the TCI and of
a specified level of English
language should be required
before any applicant
can be granted PRC?
7: Should the three different
categories of PRC recommended
by the Immigration
Review Commission be
introduced, including some
with restrictions on work;
or should the system be
simplified by having a single
category of PRC, without
limitation or restriction?
8: Do you think it should
be possible to qualify for
PRC purely by investment
in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
If so, what do think
would be the right level of
investment?
9: What do you think
should be the rules to be
attached to this kind of
provision? Should investors
be required to be ordinarily
resident in the territory before
getting PRC, as in other
administrations? Should it
be possible to get an undertaking
from government
that a PRC will be issued, in
advance of making an investment?
10: Do you support the
introduction of long term
residence permits lasting
25 years for homeowners
and business investors?
What do you think should
be the rules attached to this
kind of provision? For example,
should it be possible
for time spent ordinarily
resident in the TCI on such a
permit be allowed to count
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towards qualifying for PRC,
if other conditions are met?
11: Should there be provision
for an alternative form
of long term temporary
residence, with freedom
to work, which does not
necessarily lead to PRC,
British Overseas Territory
Citizenship (BOTC) or Turks
and Caicos Islander status?
What should be the requirements
for such a status, and
what conditions would be
applied?
12: What do you think
should be the further requirements
–including
length of residence as a PRC
holder and/or BOTC- and
what additional tests should
be applied, in order for a
BOTC to progress to TC Islander
status?
13: Do you think British
citizens should be required
to obtain BOTC before being
eligible for Turks and
Caicos Islander status?
14 : Do you think that
young people born in the
TCI should have a separate,
specific path to Turks and
Caicos Islander status, and if
so what should be the rules
on this?
15: For how long do you
think a couple should be
married before a spouse can
apply for Turks and Caicos
Islander status?
16: Should there be provision
for a spouse to obtain
Turks and Caicos Islander
status if their Turks and
Caicos Islander spouse dies
before the end of the qualifying
period?
17: Should there be a new
offence of entering into a
marriage of convenience?
18: Should the Immigration
Ordinance definition
of “child” be reviewed, particularly
with reference to
stepchildren?
19: Should people applying
for TCI status on the
grounds of being a spouse
have to pass the same tests,
such as in Knowledge of the
TCI or English language, as
other applicants?
20: Should a new Commission
be set up to decide
TCI Status and PRC applications?
How should membership
of such a body be determined?
Should there be
provision for local involvement,
for example by the
proposed District Councils?
21: Should there be some
kinds of control over the
numbers of applications
for TCI status which can be
made and decided each
year, for example by a cutoff
date and/or quotas?
22: Would you support
the 2004 Immigration Review
Commission’s proposal
for a one off “regularisation”
programme to enable long
term residents to obtain
Turks and Caicos Islander
status? On what basis would
such regularisation decisions
be made?
23: Should there be provision
for revocation of TCI
Status in the circumstances
identified by the Immigration
Review Commission?
24: Do you have any additional
comments or suggestions
which you would
like to see taken into account?

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Blue Hills Community Clinic opens Feb. 10
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The Blue Hills Community Clinic will open on
Providenciales on Feb. 10, offering a variety of free
primary care services to residents.
The facility will join the Primary Health Care
Clinic at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in providing
residents with preventative, holistic and
patient-centered care.
Initial services will include antenatal, child
health and family practice clinics, and various
healthy lifestyle and health promotion programmes.
There will also be home visits and community
outreach.
“Primary health care is an important part of the
Turks and Caicos Islands’ health services, and the
ministry plans to place increased focus on this area
moving forward,” said Ministry of Health and Human
Services Permanent Secretary Judith Campbell.
“We believe community clinics should be a first
stop for persons seeking health care. This way we
can focus on prevention and early treatment and
DECR
A juvenile white ibis was seen Feb. 3 by
the Department of Environment and Coastal
Resource’s bird monitoring team at Wheeland
Pond on Providenciales.
This is believed to the first recorded sighting of
this species (Eudocinus albus) in the Turks and Caicos
Islands. The bird is common in the southeastern
United States.
The habitat of this species is mangrove, salt and
brackish water ponds. They feed by probing their
curved beaks in mud for small invertebrates. This
bird often wanders out of range and can be approachable,
tending to walk away rather than fly.
This bird was seen to walk around the wetlands with
other birds like a little blue heron.
This bird could be identified with a distinct twocolour
pattern combined with shape and downcurved
bill, a typical ibis shape. Juvenile white ibises
have brown back and streaky neck, contrasted with
white underparts, orange bill and pink-grey legs.
Young ibis are often smaller than parents with
shorter bills.
Unlike most birds, it can take several weeks for a
reduce future expenditure on secondary health
care. The community clinics will allow the major
hospitals on Grand Turk and Providenciales to
better fulfill their purpose of providing secondary
health care.”
The Blue Hills Community Clinic will operate
from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays with extended hours
from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.
The ministry says all primary health care services
at the clinic will be free of charge, and that medications
and other associated medical services will
be handled according to established procedures.
The ministry thanked to the Department for
International Development, TCI government and
the Department of Engineering and Maintenance
Services for their partnership and support in renovating
the clinic.
For more information, contact the clinic at 649-
946-5613 or 649-946-5642. In case of emergency,
go to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre Emergency
Department or call 911.
White ibis visits TCI for the first time
police briefs
Fourth man charged in robbery
outside rBC branch
A fourth man has been remanded
on charges in connection with the
robbery of security guards outside
the Royal Bank of Canada on Providenciales.
Bernard Colebrooke is charged with
attempted murder, robbery, conspiracy
to rob, carrying firearm with intent
to rob and discharging firearm.
On Jan. 13, three guards from a local
security company arrived at the
bank to make a transaction when
young ibis to be fully grown after fledging. A fully
mature white ibis can reach a height of 56 centimeters.
It looks like a large white heron with long,
down-curved bill and pink legs, which get brighter
red in the breeding season. The bill is thick and orange
in colour. Black outer flight feathers are clearly
visible in flight.
The Bird Monitoring Team also saw flock of bobolinks
(Dolichonyx oryzivorus) on North Caicos and
in Wheeland on Providenciales. Likewise, a great
white heron (the white colour phase of the great
blue heron, a species that is restricted to extreme
South Florida and few Caribbean Islands) was also
observed on Grand Turk. These birds are migratory
and visit the territory during winter season.
We expect that more migratory birds will visit the
TCI if we maintain a suitable habitat that includes a
clean source of water, healthy wetlands and undisturbed
vegetation.
If you notice an unusual or rare bird, please take
a photo or contact the DECR. Those who want to
get involved in the Bird Monitoring exercise should
contact the DECR at 942-5122.
they were attacked by people wearing
masks, police have said.
The robbers fired shots, wounding
one guard and getting away with an
undisclosed amount of money, police
said.
In custody and facing the same
charges as Colebrooke are Daniel
Been Jr., 22, Odessa Williams, 19, and
Darrison Nash, 20.
All four are scheduled to appear
March 9 in the Supreme Court on
Grand Turk for a sufficiency hearing.
Commissioner briefs Forum on
crime, cooperation
Police Commissioner Colin Farqu-
Prison inmates graduate from
anger management training
Efforts by prison authorities to assist
prisoners’ development and change
continue to show results with the Jan. 3
graduation of a batch of inmates from
Anger Management and Just Think
courses.
Fourteen males and one female graduated
from the programmes which were
facilitated by Rev. John Malcolm for the
Anger Management course and Officers
Lawanda Jennings and Robert Lewis for
the Just Think course.
The graduation ceremony was a joint
collaboration by the Ministry of Home
Affairs, under which the Prison falls,
and the Ministry of Health and Human
Services. It was attended by Acting
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of
Home Affairs Barbara Higgs, Undersecretary
of Health and Human Services
Charlene Higgs, and Prison Superintendent
Ian Sargent.
“The ongoing work in this area between
the two ministries has had a significant
impact on the delivery of interventions
offered to offenders,” Barbara
Higgs said.
“The two courses have been run side
to side, and it has demonstrated a positive
impact in relation to the rehabilitation
initiatives within the government
departments. The course work in both
programs has led to a reinforcement of
message in relation to how a prisoner
can overcome poor decision making and
take positive steps to control potential
anger. Providing interventions within
the custodial environment is essential in
ensuring that offenders develop coping
skills when returning to society.”
ERIC SALAMANCA/DECR
This juvenile white ibis was seen at Wheeland Pond.
har stressed the need for closer collaboration
among security agencies
when he addressed the Consultative
Forum in closed session Feb. 7 at the
NJS Francis building on Grand Turk.
Farquhar said there was a greater
need for a new partnership between
the police, customs and immigration
moving forward. He said this would
add to the intelligence focus of several
areas of police operations.
The commissioner also reported increasing
success in the fight against
crime, noting that the figures so far
this year show a significant decline
from those at the end of last year. He
gave assurance that there was an ongoing
relationship between the police
and local banks, one of which was a
recent target for burglars.
police, Coast guard seize yacht
hijacked off Haiti
Police are investigating the circumstances
surrounding a yacht that was
reportedly hijacked off Haiti.
The police Marine Division working
with the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted
the blue and white yacht “Yasmin”
within the territorial waters of
the Turks and Caicos Islands on Feb. 1.
The yacht had been reported to be
the subject of a hijacking in Haitian
waters earlier in the day, police said.
Twelve male persons found aboard
are being detained while the investigation
continues.
three held on drug charges filed
by grand turk police
Martine Jean, Marielle Noel Bien
Aime and William Noel appeared
Feb. 3 before the Chief Justice Edwin
Goldsbrough on charges of possession
of controlled drugs.
All three were remanded in custody
until Feb. 17 when they are schedule
to appear in the Grand Turk Supreme
Court.
grand turk man sentenced to 1
month for burglary
Mico Yon Seymour pleaded guilty
Feb. 7 in Grand Turk Magistrate’s
Court of burglary.
He was sentenced to one month imprisonment
in Her Majesty’s Prison
on Grand Turk.
grand turk man sentenced to 2
months in jail for theft
Kenville Prospere was found guilty
Feb. 1 in Grand Turk Magistrate’s
Court of theft.
He was sentenced to two months’
imprisonment in Her Majesty’s Prison
on Grand Turk.
Firearm holders reminded to
bring licenses current
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands
Police are reminding all licensed firearm
holders in the Turks and Caicos
Islands that their firearm licenses
should have been renewed by Dec. 31.
Be advised that if you have not done
so, you should immediately take the
necessary step to ensure your licence
is current.
For daily detailed crime reports
and other police information, visit the
Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police
Force website at www.tcipolice.tc.

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Victory for “oldster” golfers
The Provo Golf Club saw the revival
of the once popular golf tournament, the
Captains Cup, when Bill Confer gathered
24 of Provo’s best golfers and divided
them into two teams based on their age.
The youngsters were as old as 47, and
the “oldsters” were 48 and older.
Confer led the oldsters in the match play
event that featured the teams in a clash on
Saturday, with four balls ending all square
at 3-3. The afternoon alternate shot foursomes,
then swung the first day total in
the favor of the oldsters as they returned
a 3½-2½ second round result to give the
captain’s side a 6½-5½ advantage.
Sunday saw 12 singles points up for
grabs as the Bud Light-sponsored oldsters
jumped out to an early lead in the first
few matches. As the single matches progressed,
the Heineken-backed youngsters
began to stage a comeback but ultimately
fell just short. In the end it was the oldsters
who emerged triumphant, winning the
singles 7-5 and claiming the silverware
13½-10½.
“Yet again we are celebrating a fantastic
event with good sportsmanship, great golf
and camaraderie shining through,” said
Provo Golf Club Director David Douglas.
“I’d like to thank everyone who took
part and helped Bill Confer realize his
dream of bringing the competition back,
and well done to Bill himself for all his
hard work and effort — and particular
thanks for the steak dinner he treated everyone
to afterwards.”
The organizers sent a special thanks to
event sponsors the Wine Cellar, Graceway
Trading, Heineken, Bud Light and to
Fairways Steakhouse and its staff.
The winning team, Bud Light Oldsters Front Row (left to right) Ken Liroff, Club
Captain Bill Confer, Jumphol Srinark, Rick Sanmiya, & Graham Malyan. Back
Row (left to right) Non Playing Capt. Hugh O’Neill, Fraser Dods, Jack Sims, Kent
Soukup, Jim Gefucia, Terry Erskine, Steve Ross, & Bryan Kennedy.
The Department of Disaster Management
and Emergencies will conduct a
Tsunami Evacuation Drill with students
and teachers of the Enid Capron Primary
school on Friday 10th February 2012.
Participants will leave the school at
10:00 a.m. and walk to the Fortis Roundabout,
then proceed to the First Caribbean
Roundabout via Industrial Drive,
PUBLIC NOTICE
and then continue on the Leeward Highway
to Missick and Standbrook and on
to Blue Mountain – the highest peak.
The motoring public is asked to exercise
caution.
Tsunami Exercises and Drills are used
to increase Tsunami preparedness and
promote awareness throughout the
various communities.
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U.K. to seek more climate change funding for territories
The Turks and Caicos Islands could be in line for more
funding to fight the effects of climate change under a proposed
programme to target U.K. overseas territories.
The Department for International Development
(DFID); the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO);
the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(DEFRA); and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee
(JNCC) are seeking consultants to design the programme.
“This programme will fill a gap identified in recent reviews
of current climate change programmes which show
that the overseas territories are not eligible to benefit from
some programmes, and those which they can access do
not fully meet their needs,” the Ministry of Environment
and District Administration said in a Feb. 3 press release.
The terms of reference for the consultancy note that the
U.K. government recently created the £2.9 billion International
Climate Fund, but that overseas territories don’t appear
to be able to get funds because they are not in priority
spending categories.
Consultants are asked to consider and recommend
three possible approaches for making more money available
to the territories:
“Approach 1: A truly joint HMG programme. This
would mean that government departments agree on the
programme itself and put their budgetary contribution
towards it into a joint pot.
“Approach 2: A programme that mirrors the model of
the International Climate Fund (ICF) for the OTs. Programme
priorities and eligibility criteria are firmly agreed
between all parties, decision making happens in a cross-
Whitehall high level board and implementation is taken
forward by the different departments. In the case of the
£2.9 billion defined as ICF spent, DFID is in charge of implementing
£1.8, DECC of implementing £1 billion and
DEFRA £100 000.
student essay
winners
Editor’s note: Ten teenagers were
awarded a 10-day trip to London for their
essays on the topic “A 21st Century relationship
between the U.K. and the TCI.”
We will be publishing the winners’ essays
in this and upcoming issues.
By Kevin Downer
TCIPS Comprehensive High School
As a citizen living in the Turks and
Caicos Islands, I believe we have come
a long way in our relationship with
Britain. A relationship is a state of being
related either by blood, condition
or character. It represents good mutual
understanding between two or more
persons or countries. However, our
present relationships with Britain in
this twenty first century are still much
less than we truly desire. This relationship
has become unpleasant since the
constitution of the Turks and Caicos
was suspended in August, 2009 by the
British government. This suspension
was done without a referendum which
would allow the citizens of the Turks
and Caicos to make a direct decision to
their parliament whether or not to be
directly governed by the British. This
was not done and many persons are still
in disagreement with Britain being in
charge of all the decisions here and the
present state of the relationship is now
fragile. The then premier Galmo Williams,
stated that to him, the takeover
was done like a “Coup”. He further
stated that “Today our country is being
invaded and recolonized by the United
Kingdom, dismantling a duly elected
government and legislature and re-
“Approach 3: A programme that would be better defined
as “HMG umbrella strategy” and follow the HMG
collaborative approach of implementing the OT Biodiversity
strategy. HMG departments would agree on a joint
strategy for implementing climate change related activities
in the territories. Delivery of the strategy would be up
to each and every department, which could use their individual
delivery mechanism. The commitment to the overarching
strategy would help government departments to
justify their spending in implementing it and give them
the flexibility to bring their spending closer in line with
their own objectives.”
Most of the U.K.’s 14 territories are small islands that
are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, such as sealevel
rise; changing distribution of carriers of disease; increased
incidence of hot days; changes in rainfall patterns;
more acidic oceans; a change in the incidence and intensity
of extreme weather events; storm surge; flash floods
and tropical cyclones.
The effects on territories can be severe because their
most of their economies depend on only a few sectors,
such as financial services, tourism and fishing.
“The impacts of climate change in the (territories) are a
potentially huge contingent liability, which will fall to the
U.K. taxpayer (it is important to consider the costs and impacts
resulting from direct and indirect impacts including
wider security, migration, pressures on resources),” the
terms of reference state.
“Consequently it is in the U.K.’s interest to ensure that
the (territories) have access to funding and/or expertise in
order to take action to prevent, mitigate and/or adapt to
such impacts and to promote low carbon growth.”
The consultancy has a start date of Feb. 20 and is due for
completion May 31.
placing it with a one man dictatorship,
akin to that of the old Red China, all in
the name of good governance”. There
was even a further blow affected to the
people of the Turks and Caicos Islands
because their constitutional rights to
trial by jury was also suspended for two
years and subjected to an extension if
needed. In this relationship we have
seen so much pain and we would wonder
whether or not this relationship is
good when Britain calls all the shots.
Even though they had town hall meetings
throughout the entire island from
members of the British foreign and
commonwealth office, the cries of the
people were ignored. The UN declaration
of 1960 states that all peoples have
the right to serve, determination, and
to freely peruse their economic, social,
and cultural development. Our neighbors
in the Caribbean who are members
of Caricom were deeply saddened
at the state of affairs in the Turks and
Caicos. This present dilemma in the
Turks and Caicos makes our relationship
far from being one fit for being in
the twenty first century because our
freedom of choice is being taken and
made for us by others. This country is
clearly not ready for its own independence,
although a number of persons
may want it. I think deep down they
know this but it would simply be an
act to get away from the strict ruling
of Britain. For this relationship to grow
and become what it needs to be there
must to be mutual respect and trust
so that all can feel equal rather than
over pushed. Today many citizens in
this country do not believe they have
a voice, or if so, that voice can even be
heard effectively. This is clearly a major
break in the road to independence.
Let us therefore, now move forward to
duly elect a government for the people
and of the people, having us work hard
together to put our country on a better
path economically. The U.K. can help
us to strengthen our governing structures
in all departments, and also guide
and help us as we move forward to independence.
As an overseas territory of
the U.K., Britain has a responsibility/
duty to look after the interests of all its
overseas territories and I don’t believe
the T.C.I. should be exempt from that.
We know that our past governments
have always wasted a lot of our countries
resources and have placed us in
a deficit. Many persons have suffered
lost in the big fallout from the construction
industry, tourism, agriculture
and other areas. This was further
hampered by the passing of two major
hurricanes, namely ”Ike” and “Irene”
which dealt a massive blow to housing,
residential homes, businesses, and
government buildings. We were happy
with the assistance given to us by the
British government, but we believe
much more could be done. There are
many persons living in the TCI who do
not feel that we are a part of the British
overseas territories because they
see so little aid that is visible and cooperation
between the two countries is
minimal. I know it is not the intention
of Britain to appear farfetched from
the TCI, but communication needs
improvements. For myself as a young
citizen in the Turks and Caicos I know
that scholarships are available in the
United Kingdom for BOTT (British
overseas territories) students and this
is very good. I also know that help is
also given in areas like healthcare if
a citizen from this country should be
visiting the U.K. they would be treated
with the same courtesies as one born
on the Web
For more information, visit www.environment.
tc or read the terms of reference with this story
at www.fptci.com or in our Public Documents
section.
in that country. I see cooperation between
the two countries because during
this present state of affairs a U.K.
based civil servant is placed as head of
all government departments and their
salaries are being paid by British. This
helps to strengthen the government
departments and should help to foster
a good relationship. Yes, some of their
decisions have been met by criticisms,
example: the 10% pay cut, redundancy
in the public sector, increase in tariffs,
removal of all fringe benefits etc. we
are seeing hard times here but this is a
result of past years of waste, therefore
these measures had to be taken to set
the country on a better path. I know
tomorrow will be better and if I work
hard in school, there will be some help
for my college education. My parents
know that they need to contribute
towards my education and cannot
depend solely on the government to
do everything. The people in Britain
have to work and pay taxes, and save
towards their children’s education.
How can Britain use their hard earned
tax dollar to pay the bills for us in the
TCI as we waste our resources, and sit
back and wait? This relationship is a
good one because if we did not have it
we would probably be in a worse situation.
A relationship cannot be perfect
because there will always be conflicts,
disagreements, disadvantages, advantages,
but they all help to create a constant
way to share cooperatively and
this is a “win win” situation. Relationships
of the twenty first century indeed
thrive in all these areas and it certainly
is alive and well in a positive way between
Britain and the TCI. I am happy
to be a citizen of the TCI and enjoy the
harmonious relationship with Britain.

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Island guide What’s Hot
and Happening
What’s happening around the islands
Coming up
February 11
▶ TCFaF Hopelessly
romantic ii
Another Culinary Competition
with our local chefs, another fantastic
evening of romantic songs from our
local singers, great music, food and
ambience.
Performers for this event include
Wendy Hayward on piano, and such
artists as Alan Lenathen and Herbie
Swann, Janardo LaPorte and his saxophone,
as well as the amazing voices
of Cora Malcolm, Candy Barotti, Julian
Garland, David Been, Addison
Stoddard, Cristina Zaccheo, Josie
Smith, David & Shara Bowen, Barbara
Johnson, Brentford Handfield, Marvin
Handfield, Brusnite Jean Louis &
Brenice Brown, Shelby Burant, Patrick
Riel, O’Brien Forbes,Ryesha Higgs &
Phoebe Twigg
This is a TCFAF’s membership drive.
For more information contact Barbara
Pankhurst at bstrogatz@aol.com.
▶ Valentine’s Day Cup in
Middle Caicos
Come and celebrate the day in Middle
Caicos! Learn about this fantastic
traditional sport, try out your skills,
enjoy local cooking!
The day is planned as follows:
10:30 a.m. – beach set up, music playing,
fun begins
11 a.m. - Captains meeting on the
beach
11:30 a.m. - first race Class “C” boats
:under 24 inches
12: 15 p.m. – second race Class “B”
boats : under 40 inches
1: 00 p.m.– third race Ladies Cup –
open class, women captains only
1:45 p.m.– fourth race Class “A” boats –
over 40 inches
2:30 – 5 :30 p.m. Live band performance
: Grand Land Band
3p.m. - Awards Ceremony
For more information email middlecaicos@tciway.tc
and visit http://
www.middlecaicos.biz .
▶ Grace Bay Market
Stop by the Grace Bay Market
next Saturday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.,
and every second Saturday of the
month. There you will be tempted by
an array of Turks and Caicos arts and
crafts, healthy cuisine and local flora
and you’ll be able to meet the artists
and growers, discuss their work while
purchasing unique handmade items,
knowing that a portion of what you
spend will go to a local charity.
▶ TCi Top Model search
The organizers of TCI’s TOP Model
are on the hunt for their next star of
the show.
The 2012 model contest and fashion
extravaganza will be holding a
model search on Feb. 11 at the Culture
and Arts Commission in Turtle
Cove on Providenicales from 10 a.m.noon.
For more information, call 649-
347-7261 or e-mail tcitopmodelcontest@gmail.com
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Yoga with David Bowen
Please be advised that this yoga
class will be cancelled, as Mr. David
Bowen would be retained by his governmental
duties. Usual classes will
resume Feb. 18 onwards.
February 18
▶ Turks & Caicos reef
Fundraiser
Support the Turks & Caicos Reef
Fund at their fundraiser held at The
Veranda from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Light hors d’ouvres served, silent
auction and a cash bar. Enter to win
the Grand Raffle Prize, a 2 night stay
at Parrot Cay.
Call David Stone 346 3111 for tickets.
Tickets are $30 per person.
▶ rugby in Paradise
Support TCI’s Rugby Federation at
their fundraising event held at The
Veranda on Feb. 18 from 6:00 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. Savour light hors d’ouvres
and be part of a silent auction. Enter
to win the Grand Raffle Prize - a two
night stay at Parrot Cay.
Tickets are available at $30.00 per
person. Contact David Stome at 649-
346-3111 for more information.
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THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Foreign a Fare night
at West Bay Club
The Tasting Table at
the Regent Palms
theme nights &
specials
Coming up
Continued from page 8
March 11
▶ Daylight
savings time
Finally enjoy more of
the sunshine when
we spring our clocks
forward an hour.
March 29 - April 1
Wine Down after
5 p.m. at Carambola
Grill & Lounge
Live entertainment
by Craig Archibold
Regent Palms
▶ 2nd annual Wine
Cellar annual
Fishing & Golf
Tournament
Have fun for a good
cause, on the 29th
March through 1st
April 2012, the Wine
Cellar will be hosting
the second annual “Wine Cellar Golf
& Fishing Tournament”. The fishing
tournament will take place at the
Turtle Cove Marina, where it’s a race
for the biggest catch. Then its on to
the Provo Golf Club where those who
sink the most will come out ahead.
For more information, visit http://
www.wcgft.com
▶ amanyara
941-8133
The Beach Club at Amanyara is
open to residents and non-Amanyara
resident guests to enjoy a culinary
beach house experience. The Beach
Club is open for ‘Al fresco’ dining
Monday – Saturday. The focus on
modern Mediterranean Cuisine has
been enhanced with the addition of
an authentic stone fired oven, where
dishes are served that warm the soul.
Reservations required
▶ The alexandra resort
946-8200
Mango reef
Come and take a fresh look at the
tropics.
Specializing in fresh local flavors
and seafood with a selection of
international favorites from our chef
is Florent Sourmont. Now beachfront.
▶ Bohio Dive resort
(Grand Turk)
946-2135
Weekly Foreign a Fare night every
things to do, places to go
Valentine’s Live music with Day
Perry Cup Delancey in Middle at
Regent Caicos Palms
Grace Bay Market at
Graceway Gourmet
TCI Top
Model Seach
TCFAF Justice Hopelessly live at
Romantic La BrisasII
Authentic Indian
Buffet at Marin
Restaurant at the
Veranda Resort
Happy Hour at
Atlantic Bar & Grill
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Margarita Monday’s
at Somewhere Cafe
& Lounge
Mexican Buffet at
the Veranda
Seafood Night and
live local music
by Corry Forbes
Grace’s Cottage
What’s hot and happening Presented
by
Thursday from 6:30 p.m. Each week
different dishes from a different
region in the world.
Previous nights have included:
Italian, Spanish, English, Indian,
Chinese, Moroccan, South African
and Thai. For details, call 946-2135 or
go to www.bohioresort.com
▶ Carambola Grill &
Lounge
(at the Airport Inn Hotel)
946-8122
Tuesday: Italian Night
Wednesday: Chess Club
Thursday’: Seafood
& Steak Night - Enjoy a
special menu of succulent
steaks and fresh seafood
dishes.
Friday: Wine Down after
5:00 p.m.
Saturday’: Girls night
out- ladies Martinis ½
price
▶ Fairways Bar &
Grill
(at Provo Golf Club)
946-5833
Fairways at Provo Golf Club is
changing! New Chef Lauren Callighen
and the team are introducing new
menus over the coming weeks. Take
relaxed dining at the 19th hole to a
new level! Great service. Great food.
Breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch
and dinner are served daily on the
terrace or in the air conditioned Club
House.
Gansevoort resort
941-7555
Everyday: Enjoy daily BBQ specials
at Bagatelle Beach Bar & Grill from
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. - 8:00
p.m. half price off well drinks and live
DJ from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Saturday: Seafood Saturdays at
Bagatelle
Wine Down Sundays: Weekly 50%
off selected bottles and glasses of
wine during dinner.
▶ The regent Palms
946-8666
Enjoy fine dinning and
evening entertainment at
Parallel 23 at the Regent
Palms Resort:
Wednesday nights:
Live “Easy Listening”
entertainment
with NaDa from 7:00 p.m.
Friday nights: Live with
Craig Archibold: “Classic Caribbean &
Motown” from 7:00 p.m.
Saturday nights: Live with Perry
Delancey: “Smooth Jazz” music from
7:00 p.m.
▶ seven stars resort
941-7777
From lunch poolside to cocktails
at sunset, Seven Stars offers a wide
range of island-inspired gourmet dining
experiences.
The Deck: VALENTINE’S DINNER
Live Entertainment by Fingersmith
& Friends with guest singer Addison
performing Love Songs. Reservations
for dinner recommended.
Tuesday-Sunday: Enjoy Island-Inspired
Cuisine, Sundowner Cocktails
and live entertainment.
Seven: Our prix fixe Valentine’s
dinner is $49 per person, subject to
11% tax and 15% gratuity. Reservations
recommended (649) 339.3777
Sanddollar Restaurant: Relax for
lunch poolside or at the beach as our
attentive staff serve you delightful
selections prepared with the freshest
ingredients. Daily from 11.30am to
4.30pm
Sunday: BBQ & Bonfire
every Sunday
on the Beach, Live
Entertainment By
Elroy, Seating between
6 and 8pm.
Entertainment until
9 p.m.
▶ The Veranda
339-5050
Call to reserve your spot for one
of our special theme nights at the
Marlin Restaurant; Monday thru
Sunday.
Valentine Special: 5 course dinner &
a glass of Champagne - $85.
Monday: Mexican Night
Tuesday: Italian Buffet
Wednesday: Caribbean Night
Thursday: Chinese
Friday: Mediterranean
Saturday: BBQ Buffet
Sunday: Indian
▶ West Bay Club
946-8550
Weekdays: Happy Hour at the
Atlantic Bar and Grill from 5:00
p.m. - 7:00 p.m., enjoy 2-4-1 drink
specials!
Thursday: Weekly Foreign a
Fare night every Thursday from
6:30 p.m. Each week features
dishes from a different region in
the world.
▶La Brisas restaurant & Bar
(Neptune Villas)
Italian Buffet at
The Veranda
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cocktail Hour at
Seven
Valentine’s
Stars Resort
Day
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Italian Night at
Carambola Grill &
Lounge
Music from NaDa,
cocktails at the
Regent Palms
Caribbean Buffet
at The Veranda
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Happy Hour at
Somewhere Cafe
& Lounge
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946-5306
Tuesday, 14th February: Valentine
Dinner Special - 3 course meal, a
glass of Champagne for $55 per
person and live music by Justice.
Fridays &
saturdays: Enjoy
weekend specials
from 6:30p.m. to
9:30p.m. Come on
out and listen to
our live musician
Justice, playing a
variety of soft selections.
▶ Grace’s Cottage at Point
Grace resort
946-5096
Monday: is Seafood Night at
Grace’s Cottage with live local music
by Corry Forbes. Come out and enjoy
and evening under the stars while
you unwind.
▶ somewhere Cafe &
Lounge at Coral Gardens
941-8260
sundays: ‘Suds on Sunday’ - $4.00
Beer special all day!
Mondays: Margarita Mondays -
$5.00 Cuervo Margaritas on the
Rocks - all day.
Tuesdays: Turks Head
Tuesdays - $3.00 Turks Head
beers all day.
Fridays: Live music by Sally
Greenwood!
Everyday: Happy Hour: 2
for 1 beers, $4 wells/rails and
$6 Sangria/Wine. One hour before
sunset, Two hours after sunset
(during day light savings
time).
▶ Danny Bouys
Your home of Sports and live
entertainment in Provo
946-5921
Tuesday: Valentines Day - $40
includes a three course meal and a
glass of champagne.
Karaoke from 9pm and Monster
Vodka $7
Wednesday: Fish Fry on the Patio
$15.95 and LIVE Music from 6pm-9pm
followed by DJ UnkleEL from 10pm
Friday: Bowen Arrow LIVE of the
Patio from 9pm
sunday: Pat Riel LIVE on the Patio
from 7pm-10pm
▶ Havana Club at Windsong
resort
941-7700
Tuesday: Movie Night
Thursday: Karaoke
Friday: Music Night
Saturday & Sunday: Sports Nights.

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Lifestyle
By Dr. Mark Osmond
▶ I have tooth ache. Why?
Toothache can be due to a cavity,
tooth sensitivity, gum disease, an infection
at the end of the root or a fractured
tooth. These different problems
often have different symptoms and
each require treatment in the appropriate
way.
▶ My gums bleed. What does that
mean?
Bleeding gums are a sign that the
gums are inflamed. This is usually
due to a combined impact of irritation
from the hard deposits on the teeth
(calculus) and bacterial infection.
▶ My breath smells. Why?
Bad breath (halitosis) can be caused
by a number of reasons, some which relate
to the teeth and gums, some which
do not. Infection and inflammation
around the teeth can certainly be a
cause, as can poor basic oral hygiene,
where food debris is not being cleaned
away regularly. If this is the case, regular
brushing with a fluoride toothpaste
is the first step to correcting the problem.
A check-up and cleaning at the
dentist would also be advised.
Bad breath can also be caused by a
throat infection, sinus problems, tonsillitis
or other upper respiratory tract
infections.
▶ My tooth hurts when I eat something
hot or cold or sweet
If you are experiencing pain with all
three of these sensations, then it is al-
most certain that a tooth has a cavity. If
the tooth just hurts with cold, then this
may be sensitivity and not necessarily
decay. If a tooth is painful with hot and
not with cold, this can indicate a tooth
that may need a root canal treatment.
▶ I can see a black mark on one of my
teeth. What is it?
This could be a cavity, but it could
also be a surface stain or a stained fissure
(groove) in the tooth. An examination
with a dentist would be able to
determine the cause and then treat accordingly.
▶ I’m 25 and still have a baby tooth.
What should I do?
Having a baby tooth as an adult is
not necessarily a problem. However,
we would need to establish whether
or not there is an adult tooth out of
position and whether this is causing
a problem. An examination with the
dentist (during which X-rays would
be taken) would establish exactly what
is happening under the gum and also
enable an assessment of how long the
baby tooth is likely to remain there. It
may be that the baby tooth requires extraction
or that there is no need for any
further treatment.
This Week at Graceway Gourmet
Inside
Puzzles .................. p13
Horoscope ........... p13
Classifieds .............p15
Get some answers to common dental problems
Dr. Mark Osmond
A Valentine’s Day
Treat!
Driscoll’s Fresh Strawberries: How can anyone resist a
fresh, juicy strawberry? The fragrantly sweet juiciness and
deep red color of Driscoll’s Strawberries brighten up both
the taste and aesthetics of any meal. Not only are they easy
on the eyes and tastebuds, strawberries are easy on the
health too!
Open from 7am-9pm everyday
Visit the Java Bar for our fresh
brewed coffee and baked goods
649.333.5000
Do you have questions for Dr. Mark?
Dr. Mark Osmond is the latest columnist to join the fp. He has been a practising
dentist for more than 20 years, having qualified from Kings College
London. He owned and ran two dental clinics in the U.K. before relocating
in 2005 to the Turks and Caicos Islands, where he now runs Mark Osmond
Dental Clinic. Through this regular column, Dr. Mark will answer your dental
queries and invites you to submit any questions either by e-mail to drmosmond@gmail.com
or on his Facebook page, DrMarkOsmond.
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg,
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose fl our, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cups (1 stick) unsalted butter,
chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package Driscoll’s Strawberries
Mark Osmond Dental Clinic is located
at the Graceway IGA Complex.
For more information or to make an appointment,
call 649-432-3777 or e-mail
drmosmond@gmail.com.
Strawberry Buttermilk Muffins
Ingredients:
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a muffi
n pan. Combine 1/4 cup sugar with 1/4
teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon
nutmeg; liberally sprinkle muffi n tins with
sugar mixture. Save remaining mixture
for topping muffi ns.
2. Sift 2 1/4 cups fl our, baking powder,
salt and remaining 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4
teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon
nutmeg together in a large bowl.
3. Add butter to fl our mixture and cut in
with a pastry blender or two knives. Stop
mixing when butter pieces are pea-sized
and smaller. Whisk buttermilk, eggs and
vanilla together in a small bowl. Add buttermilk
mixture to fl our mixture stirring
just until combined. The batter will be
lumpy.
4. Chop strawberries in chunks the size
of blueberries or raspberries. Measure
out 1-1/2 cups of the chopped strawberries.
5. Toss 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
with remaining 1/4 cup fl our and gently
fold into batter. Fill muffi n tins to the top
and sprinkle with a generous amount of
remaining sugar mixture.
6. Bake15 minutes and rotate pan. Bake
10 to 15 minutes longer and or until muffi
ns spring back when lightly pressed in
the center and/or a cake tester inserted
in the center comes out clean. Jumbo
muffi ns will take approximately 5 minutes
longer.

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Local fashion designer to hit Bahamas catwalk
Turks and Caicos Islands fashion designer Kazz
Forbes is jetting off to the Bahamas on Feb. 11 to
showcase his fashion collections at the “Meeting of
Minds Fashion and Art Expo” on Grand Bahama.
He will be welcomed to the event as a special
guest designer and will be showcasing his designs
from his Saint George Fashion House (SGFH) label
“Le Caicos Chic: A Romance with Decadence”
and “Bold Rouge.” This will mark Forbes’ second
visit in three months to Grand Bahama to show off
his creations. The first was in the patronage of the
Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Hubert
Ingraham, and First Lady Dolores Ingraham
at the Red Rose Ball.
The “Meeting of Minds Fashion and Art Expo”
is an event organized to explore and enlighten the
people of Grand Bahama by showcasing outstand-
ing art, fashion, photography and musical talent
on the island.
“We are honored and excited to have Mr. Forbes,
a talented fashion designer, coming from the Turks
and Caicos Islands as our special guest to showcase
his creations on our request for a great cause,” said
organizer Ashley Baker.
All proceeds of the event will be donated to the
Grand Bahama Humane Society.
Born on South Caicos, Forbes has been involved
in various fashion campaigns in the TCI and internationally.
He is the principal designer and owner
of Saint George Fashion House as well as a commercial
and fashion photographer whose work has
been featured in numerous local and international
newspapers, magazines and advertising campaigns.
TCIRFU focuses on girls rugby
The Turks and Caicos Islands
Rugby Federation Union is excited
for the continued growth
of the girls rugby program.
The fun and dynamic sport
was introduced in 2011 to females
ranging from ages 8-18 by
Sandra Shaw and Keith Burant.
The TCIRFU and its volunteers
are dedicated to continuing to
focus on growing the team and
its players’ skills.
“The focus of our earlier sessions
has been to improve on
our players’ passing and catching
skills with an oval ball,
something that is harder than
it sounds when most of us are
used to catching round balls,”
said Shaw, team organizer. “The
girls have improved so much in
a short period of time and have
successfully mastered non-contact
tag rugby.”
“Women’s rugby is an area
that is getting a lot of attention
in the Caribbean region, and we
want to harness that attention
and grow the sport here,” Burant
said. “Rugby is a great test
that requires speed, strength and
skill to succeed.”
Burant also told the fp that the
introduction of girl’s rugby was
a great success in 2011, and the
TCIRFU hopes that it will continue
to grow in 2012.
Shaw gave a special thanks to
volunteers Rebecca Hingston,
Nik Hight and Paul Dempsey
who have donated their time to
help grow the sport. “We’re particularly
happy to have Franco
Mompremier and Kalem Pratt
from the boys rugby team passing
on what they have learned to
the female players,” she said.
The 2012 girls rugby season
will be launched on Feb. 11 at
10:30 a.m. with a registration
day and barbecue at the Meridian
Field in the Village at Grace
Bay. Female players can also stay
and watch the Under 19s teams
play in league matches during
the day. New players are always
welcome.
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Designer Kazz Forbes designs will be showcased at a
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Fill in the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains the
numbers 1 through 9
Crossword puzzle
fun & games
2010 Satori Publishing Puzzle solutions on page 15
Horoscopes
aries (March 21—april 19)
If you are involved with a power play at work, it is
time to drop it. Someone around you has ulterior motives,
and it is in your best interest to avoid this person
as much as possible.
Taurus (april 20—May 20)
You are feeling a little left out, but that’s only because
you are trying to make it all about yourself. Give
the people around you a chance to talk about themselves
for a change. The mood will lighten considerably
if you do this.
Gemini (May 21—June 20)
Something has been nagging at you for a while. You
forget about it, and then your subconscious brings it
back to the fore. It’s time to face it, make a decision and
then make your move.
Cancer (June 21—July 22)
You are approaching things a little off. What works
in one situation is not going to work in another. Be certain
that your motives are true and noble, and then try
a different aim.
Leo (July 23—aug. 22)
Criticism has come your way recently. Cringing and
getting defensive is not going to help you, because
some of the criticism is correct. Swallow your pride and
listen to what is being said. You will be much better off
if you do this.
Virgo (aug. 23—sept. 22)
Under no circumstances should you give in. Someone
is trying to talk you into yielding, but your heart is
in the right place, and you need to hold your ground.
Take a breather if you must, but hold your ground.
Libra (sept. 23—oct. 22)
Stop pretending. Why not just be the person you
are? When we pretend to be something we are not, we
only wind up hurting people who care about us. So be
brave and start being yourself.
scorpio (oct. 23—Nov. 21)
Mercury is making someone in your life not understand
what you are trying to communicate. Take a different
angle and try again. It is very important that you
do this, both for yourself and the other person.
sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21)
You are going to be amazing this week. Let the true
you shine through, no matter how silly and funny it
is. Positive change is going to come about simply because
of who you are.
Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19)
The past is calling, but don’t pick up. Leave it where
it is. Your head is on straight, and you are doing everything
right, so do not let yourself be sidetracked.
aquarius (Jan. 20.—Feb. 18)
Energy abounds for you right now, even more than
usual. You might rub some people the wrong way, so
be prepared. Either bite your tongue or decide their offense
won’t really affect you.
Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20)
You are coming into your own and you know it.
Some people are going to be upset because of the
high example you are setting, but let them deal with it.
It is your time to shine.
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TEACHER NEEDED!
TCI Middle School requires for April 2011, a teacher for this
newly developed school.
Full time teacher – Form Tutor for Yr. 8 or 9, with responsibility
for teaching specialist subjects to Yr. 7, 8 & 9. Please
state areas of specialism. An exciting opportunity to be part
of developing a new school on the island, leading it towards
International Baccalaureate status in the future.
Applicants will need to
- be dynamic, enthusiastic and creative teachers.
- have an excellent working knowledge of the National Curriculum
for England and Wales Guidelines
- Have Qualified Teacher Status with at least 3 years teaching
experience
- Be flexible and adaptable in their approach to learning
- have expertise in one or more of the subject areas.
We can offer
- a small team atmosphere working together to further develop
a new school
- the opportunity to extend your experience in a very different
learning environment
- a maximum class size of 12 students
The initial teaching contract will be for a period of two
years. Salary will be negotiable according to experience.
Closing date – 7th February 2012
Please Email CV or letter of application with a recent photograph
and contact phone number together with the names
and phone numbers of referees to: Mark Dunbavand at the
above address.
PO Box 1139, Providenciales,
Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
Tel 649 331 1519
Email: learningcentre@express.tc
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INTELLIGENTSIA LTD
Seeking a Gardener/
Maintenance Worker
✸ Live in position.
✸ Must be able to work
6 days per week and
sometimes nights.
✸ Must be trustworthy
and reliable.
✸ Must have experience in
Gardening and maintenance.
Salary: $200 per week.
Contact by email:
info@milogroup.com
DOMESTIC WORKER
NEEDED
Must be able to work
6 days per week,
Must be trustworthy
and reliable.
Salary: $200 per week
Contact by email:
Michel@miloresorts.com
DOMESTIC HELPER REQUIRED
FOR RESIDENCES AT NORTH CAICOS
Experienced, honest and reliable domestic helper required for fulltime
work at residences in North Caicos. Must be willing to work
six days a week. A demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with
excellent communication skills is essential for the position.
Salary is $200 per week.
Belongers only need apply.
Apply to P.O Box, 301
Providencials
Retail & Interior Design Candidate
Seeking Sales Associate / Interior Design Consultant
- Minimum 5 years Retail Experience
- Preferred Bi-Lingual Candidate
- Extensive experience with “High End Clients”
- MUST work days, evenings, weekends and exibility to work holidays
- Candidate MUST have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Ability to problem solve, work well with co-workers, strong customer service and
retail skills
- Must have strong computer skills including: PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, POS
Software, Quickbooks and internet searches
- Assist with day to day business – banking, paying bills and running errands
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Well groomed and strong social personality
Salary: Based on Experience
Quali ed applicants NEED ONLY APPLY
Email CV/ References to: designers_11@hotmail.com
cLassifieds
INTELLIGENTSIA LTD is Seeking a Housekeeper
Live in position, must be able to work
6 days per week and sometimes nights.
Must be trustworthy and reliable
Must have experience in housekeeping in large homes
Salary: $200 per week
Contact by email: info@milogroup.com
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
TITLE 60904/128 LEEWARD GOING
THOUGH, PROVIDENCIALES
A 0.62 ACRE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
LOT IN A QUIET SECTION OF LEEWARD
LOCATED JUST OFF PRINCE OF WALES
ROAD ON SEAGULL ALLEY WITH
APPROXIMATELY 100 FT. OF ROAD
FRONTAGE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
OF PELICAN BEACH. POWER AND
WATER SUPPLY AVAILABLE TO LOT LINE.
PROPERTY OF ANTONIA ZENDBIA KEMP
THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE
OFFICES OF TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF,
CHANCERY COURT, 1276 LEEWARD
HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES AT 10:00
A.M. ON FRIDAY MARCH 2, 2012.
FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS PLEASE
CONTACT TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF AT:
tmw@tmwlaw.tc reference “Auction”
or call 649-946-4261
ARCHITECTURAL COORDINATOR/
PROJECT MANAGER REQUIRED
Seeking an Architectural Coordinator /
Project Manager to supervise architectural
staff and assume full responsibility for
all construction documents prepared by
staff and sub-consultants for the construction
of luxury single family homes, and
small commercial projects in the Turks &
Caicos Islands. The successful candidate
must be able to:
• Oversee and manage staff and development
of construction drawings and
documents
• Manage and coordinate the work of
sub-consultants
• Perform site inspections to ensure adherence
to construction documents
• Prepare and maintain construction budgets,
cost estimates, and schedules
• Obtain Planning Department approvals.
• Maintain software licensing; drafting
equipment; plotters; and related inventory
• Assist with general management and
business development
Further, the successful candidate must
possess:
• A thorough knowledge of the Turks
& Caicos Building Code, Development
Manual, NFPA Regulations, and require-
ments of Turks & Caicos Fire & Rescue
• Comprehensive understanding of building
science and architectural design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
skills and a team attitude
• Minimum of BS in Architectural Design,
with at least 15 years of relevant
architectural and business management
experience.
• Minimum 10 year membership with
RIBA or AIA or equivalent
Computer literacy shall include:
• AutoCAD - Architectural Desktop & 3D
Imaging
• Chief Architect X3 Modeling
• 20/20 3D Kitchen Design
• Builder MT Estimating & Critical Path
Scheduling
• MS Word & Excel - Spreadsheet
• Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Remuneration will commensurate with
education and experience.
Qualifi ed individuals shall submit resumes
before February 24th, 2012 to:
R.A. Shaw Designs Ltd.
ProjectHouse, 930 Leeward Hwy
Providenciales
Fax #:941-4395

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