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Census enumerators have started collecting information 

from Turks and Caicos Islands residents, 

and it’s important that people know that all questions 

are important to future planning, the Department 

of Economic, Planning and Statistics says. 

“The census is a critical source of information 

that would direct policy makers on how to design 

social services to cater to the needs of the populace; 

for example, where to place a school or construct a 

road,” DEPS said in a Feb. 14 statement. 

“Enumerators will ask people whether they have 

medical insurance. We know that there are sick 

people in this country who do not have the ability 

to pay, and so we want to know how many people 

actually have insurance. Again, this is for planning 

purposes, because there is no point in having a sick 

community of people who can’t afford to take care 

of themselves.” 

Questions on the census are similar to those in 

other countries in the Caribbean Community and 

Common Market (CARICOM) so that they can be 

compared and a regional approach can be taken in 

planning and solving problems. It is also more cost 

effective. 

The questionnaire is divided into different sections: 

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New airline ground handling company questioned 

A new airline ground handling company that 

is expected to lead to more international flights to 

the Turks and Caicos Islands is being questioned by 

competitors for its partnership with the TCI Airports 

Authority. 

Servisair PLS formed a joint venture with the Airports 

Authority (TCIAA) in July 2011, according to 

Financial Services Commission records obtained 

by the fp. 

The new local company is a division of international 

ground services company Servisair, which 

operates in 121 locations in Europe, Canada, Asia 

and the United States, according to its website. 

Servisair holds 70 percent of the shares in the TCI 

operation that has yet to get off the ground, while 

the authority — a statutory government body — 

holds 30 percent of the shares, according to FSC 

records. One of the three directors is TCIAA Board 

Chairman Herbert Ingham. 

“In early 2009, the Airports Authority and its 

board were faced with complaints from various 

carriers who’ve indicated that because of the noncompetitive 

nature of the ground handling services 

and the level of services that they are receiving have 

threatened to pull out,” Authority CEO John T. 

Smith told the fp. 

The authority’s board began negotiations in 2010 

with Servisair about becoming the third handling 

company providing services at the Providenciales 

International Airport, Smith said. Board minutes 

show that the joint venture was discussed at several 

meetings before being approved by the board at its 

Oct. 2, 2010, meeting. 

Andre Garneau, Queen’s Counsel in the Attorney 

General’s Chambers who was legal advisor to 

the board at that time, told the fp that he followed 

the joint venture agreement from the beginning and 

approved it. 

Currently ground services for American Airlines 

are handled by American with local company TCA 

Handling. Most other airlines are handled by Flight 

Support Limited, which recently partnered with international 

ground services company World Flight 

Services. 

“I am appalled that the TCIAA as the regulator 

would establish a private company with foreign 

partners and promote such incestuous relationships 

where they hold financial interest in a business 

which they themselves regulate,” Flight Support 

Chairman Lyndon Gardiner told the fp. 

“Competition for me is not the issue here. I don’t 

believe any business should be forced to compete 

with a government body where that body at the 

same time acts as regulator and is competing for the 

same business. The Turks and Caicos is seemingly 

the only country in which this unfair practice can 

be tolerated. This is definitely not an even playing 

field.” 

The fp obtained a copy of a Feb. 12 letter from 

Shaun Malcolm and Joshua Harvey, the directors 

of SkyBlue Aviation Ltd., complaining about the 

joint venture and asking for intervention. The letter 

was sent to the governor, government CEO Patrick 

Boyle, Attorney General Huw Shepheard, members 

of the governor’s Advisory Council and Consultative 

Forum Chairwoman Lillian Misick. 

Malcolm has a memorandum of understanding 

with M Aviation to provide ground support and fuel 

at a new fixed base operator (FBO) on airport property 

across the runway from the main terminal. He 

also is involved with Skycruise Airways, a new airline 

that intends to operate local and international 

flights from the new FBO. 

Gardiner, who also operates local carrier Air 

Turks and Caicos, and local carrier Caicos Express 

Airways unsuccessfully objected to Skycruise’s entry 

into the market, saying the country is too small 

for a third local carrier. 

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Facts about the ongoing TCI census 

Section 1 

This section collects information on persons who 

have permanently moved abroad since the last census. 

Section 2: Housing 

This section collects information on the household. 

▶ Mortality 

Collect information on the household members 

that have died in the past year. 

▶ Agriculture 

Find out whether households are involved in 

farming. 

▶ Environment 

Identify the household’s concerns about issues 

which negatively affect the quality of natural resources 

such as the air, water and land. 

▶ Crime 

Collect information on whether any member of 

the household has been a victim of crime. 

Section 3: Personal 

The questions have been designed to measure the 

changes in the population since the last census. 

census continues on page 2 

Professor Arthur Porter 

Oncology clinic open 

on Providenciales 

Cancer patients in the Turks 

and Caicos Islands now have an 

oncology center where they can 

get clinical consultations and 

additional diagnosis when necessary. 

Located at the Cheshire Hall 

Medical Centre on Providenciales, 

the project has been developed 

by InterHealth Canada in 

conjunction with government, 

the Ministry of Health and 

Human Services, the National 

Health Insurance Program 

(NHIP) and The Cancer Centre 

of the Bahamas. 

There will also be chemotherapy 

services available using the 

hospital’s recently installed state 

of the art chemotherapeutic admixture 

unit. 

The Consultative Forum has 

approved several changes to the 

Integrity Commission that include 

tightening up reporting 

requirements for spouses and 

partners of public persons. 

Commission Director Eugene 

Otuonye explained to forum 

members at their meeting Feb. 

14 that existing laws would not 

require public persons not living 

with their spouses or partners to 

report the spouses’ or partners’ 

financial information. 

The laws also would allow 

spouses or partners in divorce 

proceedings not to file financial 

declaration. 

The new law changes the definition 

of spouse to include married 

persons and persons who 

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Want to go? 

Space is limited for the 

public meeting at 5 p.m. on 

Feb. 27. Anyone wishing to 

attend should call 649-246- 

8832 as soon as possible. 

The treatment will be administered 

utilising the staff and 

skills of the Bahamas Cancer 

Centre, the only cancer centre in 

the Caribbean accredited by the 

American College of Radiation 

Oncology. 

The monthly clinic was first 

held Jan. 31, when more than 20 

patients were seen. To mark the 

opening, islanders are being invited 

to a public meeting entitled 

cancer continues on page 2 

Forum approves Integrity 

Commission changes 

have been living as husband and 

wife for at least a year. 

A number of officials were 

added to the list of public persons 

who must file declarations, 

including: 

▶ Deputy heads of departments 

where the head of department is 

not called a director 

▶ Commissioner of police, deputy 

commissioner and officers at 

or above the rank of superintendent 

▶ Members and staff members 

of the Integrity Commission 

▶ Chairman, executive officers, 

directors, deputy directors and 

members of any commission, 

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Hanchell, Green granted $175,000 bail New work permit applicants 

Former Turks and Caicos Islands government 

Minister McAllister Hanchell and Progressive National 

Party Leader Clayton Greene appeared Feb. 

10 in Magistrate’s Court and were granted $175,000 

bail on corruption charges leveled by the Special Investigation 

and Prosecution Team. 

Both men say they are innocent of the allegations 

and will fight the charges. They are scheduled to appear 

April 17 in the Supreme Court on Providenciales 

for a sufficiency hearing with other defendants 

to see if the SIPT has enough evidence to take those 

charged to trial. 

Greene, an attorney, faces three counts of laundering 

money for former Minister Floyd Hall. SIPT 

prosecutor Mark Weekes said the total damages alleged 

in the transactions is $1.7 million. 

Hanchell is charged with conspiracy to commit 

bribery with former Premier Michael Misick and 

other former ministers to receive cash, credit and 

other advantages allegedly totaling $1.1 million. 

At a press conference Jan. 18, Greene confirmed 

“Cancer – Causes, Treatment 

and Prevention” at Cheshire Hall 

Medical Centre on Feb. 27 at 5 

p.m. 

Keynote speakers will be world 

renowned cancer experts Professor 

Arthur Porter from Canada 

and U.K.-based Professor Karol 

Sikora, who jointly head the specialist 

oncology team working 

with InterHealth Canada. 

“There are too many unnecessary 

tragedies among our people,” 

said Porter, director of radiation 

oncology at the The Cancer 

Centre, Bahamas, and chairman 

of CancerPartners U.K. “Understanding 

the importance of 

prevention, early detection and 

treatment can turn a historically 

fatal illness into an illness which 

can be cured. 

“Our team will ensure the very 

best of care to the population of 

the Turks and Caicos Islands.” 

Until now, cancer sufferers 

in the TCI have been forced to 

go off-island for both consults 

and treatment, which has been 

a traumatic burden for both patients 

and their family members. 

It has also proved an expensive 

and inconvenient process for all 

concerned. 

The opening of the cancer care 

unit means sufferers can now receive 

expert care and attention 

on their doorsteps through regular 

clinics and consultations with 

chemotherapy usually provided 

on island. 

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. 

Weekes told the Magistrate Clifton Warner that $1 

million was in fact for the benefit of Floyd Hall from 

the sale of land on North West Point on Providenciales. 

Quentin Hall and Earlson Robinson have been 

charged with receiving proceeds from an illegal land 

transaction. Charged with conspiracy are Quentin 

Hall’s brothers, Floyd Hall and former minister Jeffrey 

Hall, and former ministers Lillian Boyce and 

Samuel Been. All are free on bail awaiting sufficiency 

hearings in April. 

Others charged so far in the investigation include 

Floyd Hall’s wife Lisa Hall, former Premier Michael 

Misick’s brother Chal Misick, an attorney; attorney 

Melbourne Wilson; and developers Richard Padgett 

and Jak Civre. 

Oncology clinic open on Providenciales 

cancer continued from page 2 

census continued from page 2 

▶ Migration 

Measure movements of the population in and 

out of the country, as well as within the TCI. 

Section 4: Disability, health 

This section determines what are the disabilities 

and longstanding illnesses present in the 

population. 

Section 5: Eduction 

The questions will gather information about 

the level of academic schooling among residents 

in the TCI. 

▶ Internet access 

The questions have been designed to find out 

about internet usage in the household. The use 

of modern information technology such as the 

internet and other gadgets by TCI residents is a 

very important educational tool. It is an indicator 

in terms of the progress of our country. We 

therefore need to know how many of our people 

have access to the internet, how are they using it 

and where are they using it. 

Radiotherapy services will still 

require off-island stays and will 

be co-ordinated with NHIP. 

InterHealth Canada Chief Executive 

Dr. Roger Cheesman said 

the launch of oncology services 

marks another huge step forward 

in the provision of health care in 

the TCI. 

“We are delighted to bring yet 

another service to these beautiful 

islands and ensure that the 

best possible care can be provided 

to our patients,” Cheesman 

said. “We hope that the commencement 

of this clinic and 

chemotherapy treatments will 

dramatically reduce the stress 

so often encountered by patients 

and families, who find the need 

to travel overseas for care an added 

worry.” 

Integrity Commission change approval 

forum continued from page 2 

statutory board, public authority 

or body of any description established 

by statute 

▶ Any person who acts in an office 

referred to in this schedule for 

a continuous period of 6 months 

or more 

When asked why the attorney 

general and chief financial officer 

were not on the list, Attorney 

General Huw Shepheard said 

that both must file because they 

are members of the Advisory 

Council and/or the forum. When 

elected government returns, the 

attorney general would have to 

file as a member of the cabinet. 

The changes will require public 

persons to file declarations 

every two years instead of every 

year, extending 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. 

The commission also will 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 will be lowered to $1,000 

and include gifts to family members. 

Gifts will have to be report- 

ed within 30 days. 

The forum rejected an amendment 

that “would validate certain 

exemptions from filing granted 

by the governor before the coming 

into operation of this act.” 

It was unclear who, if anyone, 

had been granted an exemption 

from filing. 

The forum also approved a bill 

to establish a Department of Agriculture. 

Government expects 

the agriculture sector to meet 

more of local food demand, reduce 

dependence on imports, 

and create employment, as part 

of its role in the ongoing recovery 

and future economic growth of 

the TCI. 

Facts about the ongoing TCI census 

Section 6: Training 

To find out about any occupation or job that 

persons may have been trained for. 

Section 7: Economy activity 

These questions will gather information on 

the nature of the labour force in the TCI. The 

questions will also uncover the different income 

ranges which exist in the TCI. It also looks at the 

saving patterns of residents of the TCI. 

Section 8: Marital status 

The questions will collect information on 

marital status and other personal relationships. 

Section 9: Fertility 

These questions will collect information on 

the children born to females 15 years and over. It 

also uncovers fertility information for our adult 

female population which can be used by health 

personnel to plan effectively for this group. 

need complete health check 

New applicants for work permits 

and their families will have 

to go through much more rigorous 

health screening to obtain the 

right to work in the Turks and Caicos 

Islands. 

The Department of Immigration 

and Border Control recently 

released details of a new health 

screening process for work permit 

applicants that requires a certificate 

of good health. 

“The requirement is now in effect 

for all new applications, including 

applications for endorsement 

of spouses and dependents, 

but not for renewals,” the Immigration 

Board said in a Feb. 10 

press statement. 

There is no requirement for 

temporary or permanent residency 

certificate holders who are 

not entitled to benefits under the 

National Health Insurance Program. 

Before this change, only a blood 

test proving negative status for 

HIV, syphilis and hepatitis was 

required with an application for a 

work permit. 

The required medical exam is 

expected to cost $250 for adults 

and $90 for children from local 

doctors. The price was set in cooperation 

with immigration and 

other participating departments 

in the program. 

The questionnaire will have to 

be filled out and sent by a doctor 

approved by the National Health 

Insurance Board (NHIB), whose 

medical consultants will evaluate 

the person’s health status. If the 

applicant is in good health, NHIB 

will send a Certificate of Good 

Health to immigration. 

The process will ensure medical 

records are kept private between 

the patient, his/her medical 

professional and NHIB. 

Immigration officials said 

those with pre-existing conditions 

won’t be declined work permits 

if the conditions are manageable 

and if a doctor can prove 

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Malcolm told the fp that he believes 

the authority’s joint venture 

with Servisair was done without 

the board’s consent and interfered 

with his intentions to provide 

similar services. 

Misick called for a closed meeting 

of the forum for Feb. 17, asking 

all parties to attend, but she said 

Boyle — who is acting governor 

this week while His Excellency 

the Gov. Ric Todd is in London 

— and Shepheard “overruled” her 

because the forum has no power 

to conduct such inquiries. 

“I felt this hearing was the 

most prudent way to determine 

whether these very serious allegations 

have any basis in fact,” 

Misick said in an e-mail obtained 

by the fp. “Not to mention that it 

would have given members of the 

TCIAA an opportunity to dispel 

the aspersions that have already 

been cast on their integrity.” 

“There’s nothing untoward at 

all,” Smith told the fp. “I wouldn’t 

be part of it if it was.” 

Smith said the authority has no 

say in the operation of Servisair 

PLS or which handler a carrier 

chooses to use, but the authority 

will make money from the joint 

venture that will go into government 

coffers. He said he doesn’t 

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the person is capable of caring for 

their health. 

The medical certificate requires 

a doctor to confirm that an 

applicant: 

▶ Is in good health, and, if female, 

is not pregnant 

▶ Does not have any indication 

of a communicable disease, including 

syphilis, HIV or AIDS 

▶ Does not have any indication of 

a debilitating or incurable disease 

or other condition that requires or 

could in the next two years require 

hospitalisation, surgical or medical 

procedure, or costly treatment 

or medication 


of cancer and has not been treated 

for cancer in the last five years 


of poor control of or damage from 

hypertension, hyperlipidaemia or 

diabetes 


of an active psychiatric condition 

and has not been treated for a 

psychiatric condition by a mental 

health practitioner within the last 

six months 

▶ Does not have any special 

medical need, or require the regular 

use of any mechanical device 

other than spectacles or lenses 

▶ Is not an alcoholic 

▶ Does not have tuberculosis or 

any other pulmonary disease 

The new process is part of a collaboration 

between the Ministry 

of Health and Human Services 

and the Immigration Department’s 

Migrant Health Workers 

Program, completed in consultation 

with the Medical Practitioners 

Board, NHIB and Inter- 

Health Canada, which operates 

the country’s two hospitals. 

on the Web 

Download the new medical 

certificate form at www. 

immigrationboard.tc or pick 

one up from Immigration 

Services offices. 

New ground handling company 

believe the joint venture gives 

Servisair an unfair advantage, but 

that it does create more competition 

that can improve costs and 

services. 

“We have to ensure there’s a 

level playing field and that you are 

able to provide the level of service 

and have the service able to grow 

with the operation,” Smith said. 

“If we’re not able to do it, then we 

would not be able to attract the 

carriers we’re looking to attract.” 

“Unless you have it, you’re 

not going to get the passengers,” 

Smith said. 

Requests for comment from 

Servisair headquarters in Houston, 

Texas, were not answered, but 

Smith said the company should 

be ready for business within a few 

months. 

The interim government has 

refused to comment. 

“The government cannot comment 

on this dispute as it is a private 

matter between Mr. Malcolm 

and Mr. Harvey on the one hand, 

with some involvement of Mr. 

Gardiner, and the Airports Authority 

on the other,” said governor’s 

spokesman Neil Smith. “If 

the parties are unable to resolve 

the dispute through discussion, it 

is always open to them to resort to 

the courts.”

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BOTC’s on hold, PRC 

moratorium remains 

The Ministry of Border Control 

and Labour says it has finally 

cleared a backlog of more 

than 1,000 old applications for 

Permanent Resident Certificates 

and will now attack more than 

1,600 requests for British Overseas 

Territory Citizenship. 

The moratorium on PRCs 

imposed in February 2010 will 

likely remain in effect until public 

consultation on the pathway 

to citizenship has concluded and 

new legislation is enacted, the 

ministry said. 

A new moratorium on BOTCs 

applications went into effect 

Feb. 13 until that backlog can be 

cleared. 

The U.K. is paying for three 

employees who have been helping 

get the PRC and BOTC 

processes into order, including 

proper computerization of records. 

There has been no moratorium 

on BOTC naturalisation applications, 

and the ministry has 

been processing them at an average 

rate of 20 per week but hoped 

to increase that to about 40 per 

week. A full report will be made 

on cases processed in the current 

Police briefs 

man remanded to prison 

facing assault charges 

Quincy Thomas, 34, has 

been charged with wounding 

and assault occasioning actual 

bodily harm in reference to a 

report made Feb. 5 on Providenciales. 

He was remanded to Her 

Majesty’s Prison in Grand 

Turk until April 2 for a sufficiency 

hearing in the Supreme 

Court. 

2011-12 financial year that will 

include a detailed breakdown 

of outcome, nationality and the 

relevant statutory provision, the 

ministry has said. 

In order to be naturalized as a 

BOTC, a person must have had 

a PRC for at least 12 months, 

and to have been resident in 

Turks and Caicos Islands for at 

least five years. Most of the new 

citizens have been residents for 

many more years. 

BOTC applications are considered, 

processed and decided 

by Turks and Caicos Islander 

(Belonger) staff against the requirements 

set out in the British 

Nationality Act of 1981. 

Becoming a BOTC does not 

bestow full rights of an islander, 

such as the right to vote. However, 

changes to the Constitution 

not yet enacted require those 

seeking islander status must be 

a BOTC or a British citizen who 

has held a PRC for a period of at 

least five years, or who has been 

a legal resident for a period of at 

least 10 years. 

New laws for granting islander 

status with the right to vote will 

be left for an elected government 

Thief pleads guilty, gets 

four months in prison 

James Fontaine, 20, pleaded 

guilty Feb. 10 for two counts 

of theft in reference to a report 

made Feb. 8 on Grand Turk. 

He was sentenced to four 

months imprisonment at Her 

Majesty’s Prison on Grand 

Turk. 

For daily detailed crime reports 

and other police information, 

visit the Royal Turks 

and Caicos Islands Police Force 

website at www.tcipolice.tc. 

Questions for consultation on Tc Islander status 

The Consultative Forum is seeking comment on 

changes to obtaining status in the Turks and Caicos 


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 

FortisTCI Ltd. held its first 

“Customer Information Session” 

with executive board 

members, officers, and directors 

of the Providenciales Chamber 

of Commerce and the Turks and 

Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association. 

The Feb. 9 session is part of 

Fortis’ 2012 strategic plan focused 

on increasing customer 

relations. Guests received an inside 

look at the day to day operations 

at the utility that provides 

most of the electrical power for 

the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

Those who attended explored 

Providenciales plant facilities 

and new office accommodations 

and spoke with FortisTCI 

President and CEO Eddinton 

Powell and his executive team. 

Powell stressed the need to form 

stronger relationships between 

the company and the community 

as a means of fostering open 

lines of communication. 

“Our Customer Service Forums 

will give us an opportunity 

to listen to our customers’ 

needs,” he said. “It will also 

give us the ability to explain the 

unique challenges and opportunities 

facing the utility industry, 

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 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? 

particularly in the Turks and 

Caicos Islands.” 

Discussions began with an 

overview of Fortis Inc. and its 

subsidiaries. Emphasis was 

placed on the high cost of fuel in 

the Caribbean, the importance 

of energy conservation, the realities 

of renewable energy as it 

relates to the TCI and other mutual 

concerns between the utility 

and the business community. 

“I am extremely happy to have 

had the opportunity to hear and 

see what was presented today,” 

said Stacy Cox, association executive 

of the TCHTA. “It personally 

clarified a number of 

misconceptions that I had about 

this company.” 

Powell also highlighted the 

commitment that FortisTCI has 

to the country. 

“FortisTCI has a vested interest 

in the community, with total 

investments approaching $200 

million, and growing,” Powell 

said. “We are committed to a 

strong and competitive economy 

in the Turks and Caicos 

Islands, and it is the business 

community that will ultimately 

turn the economy around.” 

Those that attended Thurs- 

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day’s meeting were equally satisfied 

with being given the facts. 

“I was pleased by the honesty 

and openness of our conversation,” 

said Clayton Been, executive 

board member of the chamber. 

“Having been somewhat of 

a skeptic myself, it is clear from 

this session that FortisTCI and 

their entire team have a powerful 

story that is yet to be told.” 

Members of the Chamber of 

Commerce and TCHTA got 

a tour of Fortis’ facilities on 

Providenciales. 

TCI Islander status consultation ends Feb. 17 

Time is up Feb. 17 to have your say on the 

pathway to citizenship in the Turks and Caicos 


The public consultation was launched at the 

Nov. 17 meeting of the Consultative Forum. 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. 

Comments at public meetings and answers 

received by the forum on its 24-question document 

will be tabulated, and a comprehensive 

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. 

Have your say 

Completed questionnaires can be emailed 

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. 

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 cut-off 

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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Paralympic athlete 

motivates TCI youth 

More than 1,200 students sat intently to 

listen to Canadian Paralympic Athlete and 

three time world record holder deliver a 

motivational speech on overcoming life’s 

obstacles. 

The athlete, Rick Ball, learned first hand 

about overcoming personal obstacles when 

he lost his left leg below the knee in a motorcycle 

accident in 1986. 

Ball was invited by the Sandals Foundation 

to visit the charity’s sponsored schools, 

Clement Howell High and Enid Capron 

Primary. He spoke about the importance 

of dreams, perseverance and having confidence 

in one’s own abilities to overcome 

obstacles and achieve goals. 

A longtime supporter of the Sandals 

Foundation, Ball participated in two of 

the charity’s trans-Antigua half marathon 

races at its sister property Sandals Grand 

Antigua, raising more than $10,000 for the 

charity. 

“It feels great to be able to share my story 

about overcoming challenges,” Ball said. “It 

is important that the kids know that whatever 

obstacle they face, they can overcome 

and continue to follow their dreams just 

like I have, and I am living proof of that.” 

Ball began long distance running in 2007 

and has since been carded as an elite Paraathlete 

by Athletics Canada. Rick has competed 

in several half and full marathons 

alongside able-bodied runners, including 

the 2009 Boston Marathon. 

In 2010, he broke the three-hour barrier 

for the marathon (in a time of 2 hours, 57 

community 

minutes and 47 seconds), which is a first for 

a single-leg amputee. He also holds the fastest 

time in the world for the 10,000 meters 

and the half marathon. 

“Rick Ball has truly been an inspiration, 

and when he recounts his story, you begin 

to understand the power of perseverance,” 

said Public Relations Manager for the Sandals 

Foundation Elanor Finfin Krzanowski. 

“His story of overcoming life’s challenges 

can apply to anyone facing obstacles, 

whether it’s reaching an educational goal or 

a personal one.” 

Paralympic athlete, Rick Ball, races 

with Clement Howell High student. 

Consultation family islands 

services ends February 29 

Government is reminding the public 

that the deadline for commenting on 

how to better provide services on North, 

Middle and South Caicos and Salt Cay is 

Feb. 29. 

After visiting the family islands during 

the summer of 2011, His Excellency 

the Gov. Ric Todd heard residents explain 

that those islands have different 

needs than Providenciales and Grand 

Turk, and that they are to some extent 

neglected by government. They also said 

that government staff on those islands 

are organised in an inflexible way and 

are not provided with adequate supplies 

and equipment. 

“There were particular concerns that 

some isolated members of the communities 

on these islands were suffering 

unduly because of reduced family and 

other support as a result of the current 

economic situation,” Chief Executive 

Martin Stanley when he announced the 

consultation Dec. 30. 

One suggestion was for a bus service 

on North and Middle Caicos to make it 

easier and more affordable for the elderly 

to get to needed services, as well as to encourage 

tourist visits. 

Government would like to know 

whether there is support for several proposals: 

▶ Do you agree that government services 

in the family islands should in future be 

HIV/AIDS awareness 

in your neighborhood 

The National HIV Unit has been rolling 

through neighborhoods on Providenciales 

with its annual mobile HIV testing program 

to ensure that people living in the Turks and 

Caicos Islands know their status. 

The awareness program’s theme is “Romance 

with Caution,” and its objective is to 

raise awareness of HIV and AIDS so that there 

are no new infections and untimely deaths 

from the disease. 

Mobile testing was done in Blue Hills and 

Kew Town on Feb. 14, in Five Cays on Feb. 15, 

and will be done in the Bight on Feb. 16. Testing 

will be kept confidential. 

To raise even more awareness, the public is 

invited to a function hosted by the AIDS subcommittee 

in Grand Turk. The event dubbed 

“Romance with Caution” will feature a fashion 

show by local designer Kazz Forbes, live music 

by the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Band and 

much more. 

The event will be held Feb. 24 at the Bohio 

Resort on Grand Turk. Admission is $25 at the 

door or $20 early sale. 

All funds raised from the event will be used 

to purchase books for the Health and Family 

Life curriculum in Grand Turk schools. 

Police clear AG of 

assault allegation 

Police Commissioner Colin Farquhar announced 

Feb. 8 that he has closed the file on 

assault allegations against the attorney general 

by a staff member in November. 

Attorney General Huw Shepheard had 

been accused of assault by one of his senior 

staff prosecutors on Nov. 30. 

The staff member also is being investigated 

“as normal and proper under the civil service 

investigation procedure,” the governor 

has said. The status of that investigation was 

not revealed. 

An independent counsel outside the AG’s 

office reviewed the police report on the incident. 

The AG’s office normally is consulted on 

police investigations but could not in this 

case to ensure impartiality, the governor has 

said. 

delivered through “one-stop shops” under 

district commissioners? 

▶ Do you agree that government should 

encourage the development of groups of 

concerned citizens on the islands to give 

advice to the district commissioner and 

his/her team, to facilitate communication 

between that team and the community, 

and to encourage a degree of community 

spirit and self-help? (Such a group already 

exists on South Caicos.) If so, how should 

the members of such groups be chosen 

and appointed? 

▶ Do you have any other thoughts, 

comments or advice on these proposals? 

For instance, should North and Middle 

Caicos have separate “one stop shops” and 

advisory groups, or would it be better if 

there were a stronger team providing services 

to the residents of both islands? 

If there is a positive response to these 

questions by Feb. 29, a further more detailed 

consultation document will then 

be issued in April with a view to implementing 

the proposals in July 2012. 

Have your say 

Send your comments on improving 

services to the family islands to 

Tito Lightbourne in the Chief Executive’s 

Office at trlightbourne@ 

gov.tc by Feb. 29.

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Model sailboat success 

Shifty, sporadic breezes on Bambarra 

beach made this year’s model sailboat race 

quite a challenge but did nothing to spoil 

the fun of the annual Valentine’s Day Cup 

event on Middle Caicos. 

Spectators enjoyed the races, food and 

fun on the beach while music played flowed 

throughout the day Feb. 11 at the ever growing 

not-for-profit event. 

The Middle Caicos Sailing Association 

(MCSA) said the Church of God of Prophecy 

food sales raised more than a thousand 

dollars for its roof fund. The MCSA cleared 

more than $600 from the bar and T-shirt 

and cap sales to help pay for new boats. 

In addition to main sponsor, Islandcom, 

race results 2012 

▶ Class a: 40 inches & longer 

1st: Mike Robertson, “The Banana” 

2nd: Dr. Sam Slattery, “NHIP” 

3rd: Jason Heart, ``Tanned Toucan” 

▶ Class B : 24-36 inches 

1st: Sydney Lawson, “Miss Val” 

2nd: Tom Higgins, “Flashback” 

3rd: Boz Bozwell, “Osprey” 

▶ Class C: up to 24 inches 

1st: Leshawn Forbes, “What a boy” 

others supporting the event were TCI Tourist 

Board, Forbes, Forbes & Forbes Ltd., Big 

Blue, 92.5/Kenny, Daniels Café, Middle 

Caicos Co-op, Caribbean Cruisin, Liquors 

Plus, Quality Supermarket, Daniel Forbes, 

Brodie Forbes, John Lawson, Mark Parrish, 

David Bowen, Bobby Ball, Devon Forbes, 

Ricky James, Akila Forbes, Jody Rathgreb, 

Tom Higgins, Liz Baldwin, Sara Kaufman, 

Dave & Patricia Baldwin, Herbert Forbes, 

Dwight Hall, Randy Hall and Berma Bellarosa. 

For more information about the event 

and model sailboats, contact middlecaicos. 

tci@gmail.com or visit www.middlecaicos. 

biz. 

2nd: Jadan Lewis, “Red red wine” 

3rd: Ella Foley, “Wee Thing I” 

▶ Ladies Challenge – open race 

1st: Heather Urfey, “Forbes Flyer” 

2nd: Lizzie Baldwin, “Tanned Toucan” 

3rd: Ella Foley, “Sea Star” 

▶ oldest Captain 

Carlin Forbes, 84 

▶ Youngest Captain 

Alison Fulford, 7 

A Class winner Capt. Mike Robertson gets ready to round a mark. 

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Deliciously decadent chocolate desserts, dancing 

under the stars to soulful singing and all for a great 

cause. 

That was the theme of the evening Saturday, Feb. 

11, when Mark and Barbara Pankhurst generously 

opened their home to the local community in support 

of the arts. 

More than 200 guests danced the evening away in 

support of the Turks and Caicos Friends of the Arts 

Foundation (TCFAF), hosted at the Stargazer Villa 

for the foundation’s annual fundraiser, “Hopelessly 

Romantic.” 

The atmosphere of the villa was beautiful and luxurious, 

from the twinkling lights all through the gardens 

to the hours of melodic music floating through 

the air. Guests socialized all over the property, eating 

and dancing throughout the evening. 

Guests enjoyed performances by 18 local entertainers 

and food prepared by 14 restaurants, which also 

competed in a culinary competition. Mandy Wolfe, 

Frank Aubert, John Auger, Rita Huschka and Cora 

Malcolm were the lucky five who had the proud honour 

of judging the delicious competition. 

Musical performances kept guests smiling and 

swaying, including the soulful voice of Shara Bowen, 

singing alongside husband David on guitar, Brentford 

Handfield on the keys and Andrea Daley on the 

drums. 

As the night progressed on, it was Addison Stoddard 

who got everyone on their feet, dancing the 

night away under the stars. All of the more than a 

dozen performers impressed guests, including Cora 

Malcolm, Barbara Johnson, O’Brien Forbes, Marvin 

Henfield — who also emceed the evening festivities 

— David Been, Cristina Zaccheo, Brusnite Jean Louis 

and Brenice Brown, Shelby Burant, Patrick Riel, 

Alan Lenathen and Herbie Swann, Candy Barrotti, 

Wendy Hayward, Corderro Lightbourne and a dance 

performance by Ryesha Higgs and Phoebe Twigg. 

“We are thrilled with the support we received from 

our many loyal patrons and volunteers,” TCFAF 

President Lynne Pettman told the fp. “The music and 

food seemed impossibly better even than last year, 

and we delighted our guests with an eclectic mix of 

talent from all over the TCI.” 

The event was the second rendition created as a 

major fundraiser for the foundation whose aim is to 

promote the arts. 

“Hopelessly Romantic II is our major fundraiser 

for the year and will fuel many sponsorships for 

TCI youth,” Pettman said. TCFAF provides scholarships 

for voice and piano lessons, dance classes, and 

art classes, as well as air fare and board for visiting 

performers and workshop facilitators. “We also use 

these monies for our season performances, which total 

six in this, our 10th anniversary year.” 

The 2011-12 season began in October with “Addison 

and Friends, An Evening of Music,” followed by 

the second “Art Expo” in Turtle Cove, and a “Free 

Children’s Christmas Party and Variety Show,” both 

in December. 

“Our drama department will perform a locally 

written collection of humorous vignettes, called 

‘Men are from Turks and Women are from Caicos,’ 

to play at Brayton Hall in April,” Pettman said. 

The Season Finale and 10th Anniversary Gala will 

take place in May and feature the terrific, world renowned 

“Bad Boys of Dance,” starring Rasta Thomas. 

culinary winners 

community 

Hopelessly romantic music to ears of TCFAF supporters 

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 Leyshan L. Grant 

Champions For Christ International 

“Let the watchwords of all our people be the old familiar 

watchwords of honesty, decency, fair-dealing, 

and commonsense.”... “We must treat each man on his 

worth and merits as a man. We must see that each is 

given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more 

and should receive no less.” “The welfare of each of us is 

dependent fundamentally upon the welfare of all of us.” 

Theodore Roosevelt. 

While the Turks and Caicos Islands remain a developing 

country, we are cognizant of Article 6 as 

stated in the United Nations Articles of Basic Human 

Rights: “Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere 

as a person before the law”. Therefore we strive 

for recognition. To be seen not just by our size and 

recorded population but by our significance. 

As a developing country we may at times be dependent 

and even in need of encouragement, however, 

the present relationship between the UK and the TCI 

is one that is left to question. It is one that is filled with 

one-sided stories, lack of representation and uncertainty. 

One may emphatically state that the history is 

repeating itself once again. We are free in spirit but in 

bondage by law! 

Seeing that Great Britain is our mother country it 

is expected of her to take on the responsibilities that 

is too great of a task for the local government. Unfortunately, 

the disregarded onus was placed on the 

local government, which is presently dissolved by 

Britain, the predicament we are now placed in. The 

one-on-one relationship diminished leaving us with 

a one-sided correspondence with each other. As a result 

of our existing relationship between the TCI and 

the UK, major factors pertaining to the TCI seems to 

be neglected by the UK, outward investments being 

the most predominant. As a result of lack of outward 

investments, the TCI is now faced with an unsustainable 

economy, relying solely on tourism, exportation 

of lobster and conch and construction. With the 

1st Prize savory: Yoshi’s 

Japanese Restaurant, 

“Assorted Sushi,” 

Chef Yoshi Ono 

2nd Prize savory: 

Saltmills Diner, “Swai 

Fish, topped with mango 

salsa” 

3rd Prize savory: 

Somewhere Cafe and 

Lounge, “Pulled Pork 

Tacos,” Executive Chef 

Amy Caffarel 

1st Prize sweet: 

Somewhere Cafe and 

Lounge, “Chocolate 

Trio,” Executive Chef 

Amy Caffarel 

2nd Prize sweet: 

Tiki Hut Island Eatery, 

“A Chocolate Affair,” 

Chef Derrick Carter 

3rd Prize sweet: 

Lemon Cafe, “Arbol 

Chili Brownies,” Chef 

John Tsavalas 

absence of outward investment we are also lacking 

inward new investments. Being hit with the present 

devastating global economy, added an oppressive 

amount of strain to the country and an imbalance 

in the circulation of money with in the country. The 

question today left unanswered is, “Has our mother 

country forsaken her duties or responsibilities, forcing 

the Turks and Caicos to attempt to handle a job 

that might have ultimately been too great, according 

to the then constitution?” Instead of answers we were 

bombarded with taxes and a non-afforded opportunity 

to share our views or perspectives with the UK. 

“It is like a delayed parade on our camp that captivates 

the silence of our nation”. 

In addition to the neglected outward investments 

the Turks and Caicos also struggles with the lack of 

representation. It is of great importance for the country 

to be represented before Britain rather than by 

Britain. Furthermore, greater engagement is needed 

between the TCI and the UK. We should be afforded 

the opportunity to sit before the UK and negotiate financial 

policies, laws to govern the nation, etc. There 

should exists more transparency with the UK Government, 

not to effectively enforce new regimes and 

guidelines, but to give the adverse effect for not having 

them in place, more so the benefits to the people 

of having them hastily implemented. We, as a nation 

should be afforded more say as it relates to our future. 

A future that is dependent on what we make of 

this relationship. Partnership and cooperation will be 

needed between the Turks and Caicos and the United 

Kingdom. In order for both countries to obtain a 

strong cooperation and an effective cooperation, the 

UK must first visualize the TCI as equals. We are 

rightfully due the respect to be seen as a colony; a 

community as defined by the United Nations of each 

sovereignty of basic human rights. Article 6 of the 

United Nations articles of basic human rights further 

reiterates this fact. 

“Because the TCI remains a developing country all 

general departments are in need of further development 

and training, most importantly, development 

in a genuine government-to-citizen relation”. Taking 

into consideration that we are a British Overseas Territory, 

I think the UK can best work with the TCI in 

these areas by reinforcing the basic human rights, allowing 

us institutional education and detailed training 

for those, especially working in government departments, 

to be excellent in their course and “more 

advanced” so to speak within the chosen occupation. 

Volunteers helped make Hopelessly 

Romantic II possible. 

More than 200 guests attended the event 

held at the Stargazer Villa. 

Basically this is saying that the UK should make 

available to us on the job training which will cause us 

to be more advanced in our area of work. 

As a youth of the TCI I understand that we are 

under British leadership thus making us inferior to 

the UK, however, the method in which they go about 

their leadership is one that presently resembles that 

of a dictator, overpowering the position in which the 

TCI stands as a partner; rather opposition within this 

21st century relationship. Taking into consideration 

all that was stated above, sums up this 21st century 

relationship between the TCI and the UK. There is 

much need for improvement! 

In order for improvement to be made the UK firstly 

has to recognize the main issues or problem within 

the TCI and implement proper and fair negotiation 

systems such as: 

▶ Distributive Negotiation – meaning there is a giving 

out; or the scattering of things. By its mere nature, 

there is a limit or finite amount in the thing being distributed 

or divided amongst the people involved. 

▶ Integrative negotiation - The word integrative 

means to join several parts into a whole. Conceptually, 

this implies some cooperation, or a joining of forces to 

achieve something together. Usually involves a higher 

degree of trust and a forming of a relationship. Both 

parties want to walk away feeling they’ve achieved 

something which has value by getting what each wants. 

▶ Compromising - Individuals who are eager to close 

the deal by doing what is fair and equal for all parties 

involved in the negotiation. Compromisers can be useful 

when there is limited time to complete the deal; 

however, compromisers often unnecessarily rush the 

negotiation process and make concessions too quickly. 

Another major factor that can be improved is for 

the TCI not to be seen just as an associate member 

but a full member within an institution. Therefore, 

allowing us to experience the benefits afforded to 

those who are already full members. Moreover, this 

21st century relationship can be altered, leaving no 

room for improvement by recognizing, implementing 

and respecting article 6 as derived from the United 

Nations articles of basic human rights; “everyone has 

the right to recognition everywhere as a person before 

the law.” 

In conclusion, I say, as a nation who is determined 

to be recognized and seen as equal within this 21st 

century relationship, we must continue to press forward 

and bring about a renewed relationship between 

the TCI and her mother country, Britain.

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Island Guide What’s Hot 

and Happening 

▶ 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. 

february 20 

▶ Family Day 

Everyone knows you don’t need a 

designated day to spend with your family 

but Feb. 20 is TCI’s designated Family 

Day across the islands. 

Make an extra effort on this day to 

spend time with your loved ones and to 

show them how special and important 

they are. 

february 23 

▶ 4th annual star awards 

Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism 

Association invites the public in 

recognizing and rewarding the true 

stars of TCI’s hospitality industry at 

the 4th annual Star Awards. Featuring 

special performances by Barbara 

Johnson and Shara Bowen and the Soul 

Redemption. The event will be held 

at the Veranda Resort. Tickets are $75 

and include buffet style dinner and 

two drinks. For more information or to 

purchase tickets contact 941-5785 or 

email nicholette@turksandcaicoshta. 

com 

february 24 

▶ romance 

with 

Caution 

Fashion 

show 

The public 

is invited to a 

function hosted 

by the AIDS 

sub-committee 

in Grand Turk. 

The event 

dubbed “Romance with Caution” will 

feature a fashion show by local designer 

Kazz Forbes, live music by the Royal 

Turks and Caicos Police Band and much 

more. 

The event will be held Feb. 24 at the 

Bohio Resort on Grand Turk. Admission 

is $25 at the door or $20 early sale. 

All funds raised from the event will be 

used to purchase books for the Health 

and Family Life curriculum in Grand Turk 

schools. 

february 25 

▶ rugby in Paradise 

Four Teams are competing to be 

TCI’s 2012 Rugby Champion at this 

years Rugby Sevens Festival. The 

opening match will begin at 1 p.m. at 

the Meridian Field, with a prize ceremony 

at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 

Food and drinks will 

be available for 

purchase, with all 

proceeds going 

to field maintenance 

and 

the TCI rugby 

program. Find out 

more at http://www. 

rugby.tc 

march 8 

▶ Jeopardy Challenge 

The Edward C. Gartland 

Youth Centre hosts a Black History 

Month Jeopardy Challenge! Are 

you between the ages of 12-16 and 

interested in entering a team of 3 

people to battle for the chance of 

winning an amazing prize! Come 

on down, Saturday 25th February 

at 2pm to participate and watch 

this exciting event. Individuals 

and school teams are welcome. To 

register and for more information, 

contact us on 331-9602. 

▶ Cultural Variety show 

Cultural Variety Show at the ECGYC 

offers an explosion of dance, poetry, 

music and fashion! Join us as we 

celebrate youth and culture with an 

evening of entertainment that will 

showcase the talents of the Turks and 

Caicos. For more information contact 

us on 331-9602. 

march 8 

 

What’s happening around the islands 

coming up 

▶ international Women’s Day 

The global day connecting 

all women around the world and 

inspiring them to achieve their 

full potential. IWD celebrates the 

collective power of women past, 

present and future. 

march 11 

▶ Daylight savings time 

Finally enjoy more of the sunshine 

when we spring our clocks forward 

an hour. 

march 12 

▶ Public Holiday - 

Commonwealth Day 

march 29 - april 1 

▶ 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 

Presented 

by 

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 

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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 

Wine Down after 

5 p.m. at Carambola 

Grill & Lounge 

Live entertainment 

by Craig Archibold 

Regent Palms 

▶ 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 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. 

Things to do, places to go 

Live music with 

Perry Delancey at 

Regent Palms 

Grace Turks Bay & Caicos Market Reef at 

Graceway Fundraiser Gourmet 

Seafood Saturdays 

at Bagatelle 

Justice live at 

La Brisas 

Authentic Indian 

Buffet at Marin 

Restaurant at the 

Veranda Resort 

Happy Hour at 

Atlantic Bar & Grill 

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Margarita Family Monday’s Day 

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 

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 DIN- 

NER Live Entertainment by Fin- 

BBQ & Bonfire on 

the beach at Seven 

Stars Resort 

gersmith & 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) 

946-5306 

Tuesday, 14th February: 

Valentine Dinner Special 

- 3 course meal, a glass of 

Champagne for $55 per person and 

live music by Justice. 

Italian Buffet at 

The Veranda 

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Turk’s Head Tuesday 

at Somewhere Cafe 

Cocktail Hour at 

Seven Stars Resort 

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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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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SUPER FOOD 

This Week at Graceway Gourmet 

Ella’s Kitchen 

Organic Baby Food 

Ella’s Kitchen Organic Baby Food:These are very different 

from any other baby food on the supermarket shelves for not only 

do they contain nothing, absolutely nothing, but pu- reed organic 

fruits and vegetables, they have 

been gently pasteurised and popped 

into our unique pouches that are so 

easy when you are out and about or 

at home. They are healthy AND handy 

- Pure and simple. 

Open from 7am-9pm everyday 

Visit the Java Bar for our fresh 

brewed coffee and baked goods 

649.333.5000 

Inside 

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Horoscope ........... p13 

Classifieds .............p15 

TCHTA announces Star Award nominees for 2011 

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association 

has announced the nominees for its annual Star Awards 

that will take place Feb. 23 at the Veranda. 

The Star Awards recognize and reward those who go 

above and beyond the call of duty in the hospitality industry 

in the TCI. Over the past couple of weeks, members 

of the TCHTA have been carefully selecting and nominating 

their employees and colleagues who they feel have 

earned the need for this special recognition. 

“We are fortunate to have many incredibly talented individuals 

working in the hospitality industry here in the 

Turks and Caicos Islands, and this ceremony recognizes 

those persons and organizations that put extra heart and 

soul into their day-to-day jobs,” said Karen Whitt, president 

of the TCHTA. “Rewarding those top performers 

who excel at what they do is important not only to the 

hospitality industry, but also key for continued improvement 

and growth for the tourism industry as a whole.” 

The 2011 TCHTA Star Awards nominees are: 

The Heart of Hospitality: Mario Campbell (Beaches); Augustine 

Pierre (Grace Bay Club); Charles Saintilma (Point 

Grace); Vanderlean Fulford (Meridian Club); Marilou Fernando 

(Regent Grand); Desta Lawrence (Regent Palms); 

Theodore Steplin (The Sands); Arnalda Beukenboom (Veranda); 

Pierre Jacques Jean (Windsong) 

Employee of the Year: Evan Williams (Grace Bay Club); 

Rochelle Glinton (Ocean Club); Elanor Finfin Krzanowski 

(Beaches); Ducardo Delancy (Parrot Cay); Calvin Mariano 

(Regent Grand); Eulon Stubbs (Regent Palms); Tiersa Smith 

(The Sands); Madeline Rojas (Veranda); Celo Lightbourne 

(Villa Renaissance) 

Ambassador of the Year: Alicia Barnett (Windsong); 

Lynco Williams (Villa Del Mar); Roselaure Forbes (The 

Sands); Alvin Glinton (Regent Palms); Synara Black (Regent 

Grand); Isheka Thomas (Point Grace); Shereen Williams 

(Villa Renaissance); Jackson Williams (Ocean Club); 

Koma Carter (Hemingway’s); Rochelle Johnson (Grace Bay 

Club); Carlton Salmon (Beaches) 

Taxi Driver of the Year: Sherman Taylor, Nevile Clarke, 

Sam Dean, Ricky Lightbourne, Sanford “Nicky” Handfield, 

Ossie Virgil Sr. 

Supervisor of the Year: TJ Francis Mesina (Regent Grand); 

Kevin Hinds (Point Grace); Vivienne Parker (Ocean Club); 

Ashlin Davis (Grace Bay Club); Craig Allen (Beaches); 

Richard Cameron (Regent Palms); Duval Phedre (The 

Sands); Kizzy Adderley (Veranda); Patrina Hamilton (Villa 

Del Mar) 

Housekeeper of the Year: Audria Weir (Villa Renaissance); 

Sandra Eze (Villa Del Mar); Attamae Ewing (Veranda); 

Marie Lizette Severe (Tuscany); Martine Losis (The Sands); 

Julieta Ablaza (Regent Palms); Gil Barres (Regent Grand); 

Esther Delancy (Meridian Club); Hazlin Grimmond (Royal 

West Indies); Sharon Fagan (Beaches); Alexandra Andrege 

(Grace Bay Club) 

TCHTA’s Shining Star Award: Pierre Beswick (Hartling 

Group); Dr. Carlton Mills (Veranda); Jason Scott (Beaches); 

Koma Carter (Hemingway’s); Terry Drummey (Hemingway’s); 

Paul Slattery (HAB Investments); Charles Lerenard 

(Windsong) 

Manager of the Year: Angella Tyson (Grace Bay Club); 

Koma Carter (Hemingway’s); Surrinder “Lucy” Khalon 

(Beaches); Clover Harvey (Ocean Club); Lisa Hall (Parrot 

Cay); Rosemary Jolly (Royal West Indies); Eric Vernice 

(Regent Palms); Raymond Yip (The Sands); Deleria Simms 

(Veranda); Tendra Musgrove (Villa Del Mar); Lester Junior 

Carter (Villa Renaissance) 

Bartender of the Year: Andrew Rodney (Beaches); Garth 

Brown (Grace Bay Club); Lewis Missick (Meridian Club); 

David Williams (Regent Grand); David Campbell (Regent 

Palms); Bentley Garland (Villa Renaissance); Alicia Barnott 

(Windsong) 

Chef of the Year: Eric Vernice (Regent Palms); Alix Siampha 

(Hemingway’s); Rose Barton (Grace Bay Club); Colin 

Watson (Beaches); George Walker (Veranda); Stuart Gray 

(Coco Bistro) 

Entertainer of the Year: Julien Garland, David Bowen, 

Barbara Johnson, Quinton Dean 

Allied Member of the Year: Providenciales Chamber of 

Commerce, Gilleys Enterprises, Christine Morden (Paradise 

Photography), Meryl Cooper (Spa Tropique), Val Kallechiaran 

(Wired Island/T&C Reservations) 

Hotelier of the Year: Karen Whitt (Regent Palms); Beverly 

Ingredients: 

Easy Spinach Quiche 

5 large eggs 

3/4 cup milk 

1 refrigerated pie crust 

1/2 a 10 oz package of frozen spinach, thawed and squeeze dried 

1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded 

1/2 tsp Salt 

1/4 tsp Pepper 

Instructions: 

Williams (Point Grace); Tom Lewis (Ocean Club); Donald 

Dagenais (Beaches); Pierre Beswick (Hartling Group); 

Thierry Grandsire (Grace Bay Club); Lester Junior Carter 

(Villa Renaissance) 

Hotel of the Year: The Veranda; Villa Del Mar, Grace Bay 

Club, Regent Palms, Villa Renaissance, The Meridian Club, 

Royal West Indies; Beaches 

Restaurant of the Year: Anacaona (Grace Bay Club), Parallel23 

(Regent Palms), Sky Lounge (Veranda), Le Petite Chateau 

(Beaches) 

Want to go? 

For more information about this event, or for the 

purchase of tickets, contact the TCHTA at 941-5787 

or e-mail stacy@turksandcaicoshta.com. 

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together 

the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Spread the spinach into the bottom of the 

prepared pie crust. Pour egg mixture evenly over spinach, then sprinkle 

with cheese. 

3. Transfer quiche to oven and bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 

degrees F and continue to bake 20 minutes, until puffed and crust is 

browned. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

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Straighten up project continues in Grand Turk 

Dr. Craig Zavitz continued 

good posture training 

last week when he visited the 

students at Ona Glinton and 

Eliza Simons primary schools 

on Grand Turk to teach them 

the benefits of a healthy spine. 

The program continues 

where the chiropractor doctor 

visited primary schools 

teaching students how to keep 

their backs healthy, helping 

them to prevent future injuries. 

Back problems plague 85 

percent of all adults, says Dr. 

Zavitz, and starting with good 

habits young will put them on 

the path to having a healthy 

back. 

Zavitz distributed flyers to 

the children to take home to 

remind them to do the exercises 

daily. “This is the perfect 

time to start practicing good 

healthy back habits,” he said. 

The Straighten Up Turks 

& Caicos program is a threeminute 

spinal health program 

designed to help children feel 

and look their best. The program 

is divided into three 

quick sessions: The Stars 

(warmup), the Flying Friends 

(posture pod), and the Core 

Balance (wrap-up). 

Zavitz attends to patients 

for one week each month at his 

office in Grace Bay. The Grace 

Bay Chiropractor Clinic is a 

part of the long-standing InterIsland 

Medical Center. 

Dr. Craig Zavitz continued good posture training visiting 

students at Ona Glinton and Eliza Simons primary schools on 

Grand Turk. 

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Sudoku 

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) 

Keep your eyes on the goal this week. There are 

some people who would love nothing more than for 

you to be distracted and make a mistake. Do not allow 

this to happen. 

Taurus (april 20—May 20) 

You are making great strides. It can be tough for you 

to show your emotional side, but that is what it is going 

to take. Everything is working as planned. 

Gemini (May 21—June 20) 

If you thought last week was busy, watch out. You 

are going to be busy and pulled in many different directions 

this week. How you handle it will determine 

your immediate future. 

Cancer (June 21—July 22) 

Telling the truth is much more important than win 

or lose. You like to think of yourself as being an honest 

person, but you have been telling falsehoods and they 

are keeping you from being happy. 

Leo (July 23—aug. 22) 

It’s hard for you to swallow your pride, but that is 

exactly what you must do if you want to keep the 

peace. This is going to be very difficult for you, but the 

rewards are more than worth it. 

Virgo (aug. 23—sept. 22) 

If you are ready to go after your dreams, that is great 

news. The planets are going to help you this week. This 

is the perfect time to implement your long-term plans. 

Libra (sept. 23—oct. 22) 

You do not think of yourself as having a problem 

with pride, but that is exactly what is going on in your 

life. The only way through this difficulty is for you to 

see things as they truly are. 

scorpio (oct. 23—Nov. 21) 

Your imagination never fails you. It has been working 

overtime lately because you cannot seem to get your 

finger on the pulse of things that are going on in your 

life. Be patient. 

sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21) 

New opportunities are on the horizon. You need to 

be ready for them. They are not going to look familiar, 

so make sure you think outside the box this week. It 

might be time for a whole new direction. 

Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19) 

You have been gentle and patient. If you have to be 

a little tough and impatient with those you love, that is 

OK. Your heart is in the right place, and they will come 

to realize that soon. 

aquarius (Jan. 20.—Feb. 18) 

Your instincts are almost always right, and this week 

they are going to be particularly keen. Make sure you 

do not give into any outside pressure. Keep doing exactly 

what you have been doing. 

Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20) 

You are very sensitive to what is going on. You can 

sense the stress of those around you, but do not let this 

hold you back. You have to follow your own path. 

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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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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 

cLassifiEds 

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 

Welder Wanted! 

Are you a certifi ed welder? 

If you are capable in the following 

please contact us. 

Requirements/Responsibilities: 

◆ Lay out, fi t and fabricate metal 

components to assemble structural 

forms using knowledge of welding 

techniques, metallurgy and engineering 

components 

◆ Analyze sample parts, blueprints, 

engineering drawings and specifi cations 

to plan welding operations 

◆ Remain in a standing position for 

extended periods of time. 

◆ Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / 

GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting 

◆ 5 years experience required 

Wages starts at $300/week and 

may vary depending on skill. 

Interested applicants call 941-5802 or apply 

in writing to email: tibor@express.tc 

or fax 941-5803 

ART SALES MANAGER 

The role of the Art Sales Manager 

will include supervision and management 

of purchasing and sales of 

Jewish art works and products. 

Minimum 2 years experience as a 

Manager as well as in-depth knowledge 

of Israeli Fine Art, Sculptures 

and Jewish history. 

Qualifi ed candidate will possess 

15 years in the sales and customer 

service industry as well as be 

bi-lingual. 

Salary payable: $12,000.00 per annum 

plus commissions on sales. 

Closing date for applications is 

Friday, March 3rd 2012. 

Application must be submitted to: 

Manager at Bruno Fine Arts 

Grand Turk Cruise Centre 

Live in male Housekeeper needed 

Must be a self- motivated, highly detail orientated individual who uses own initiative. 

The candidate must have a good command of English and excellent communication 

skills and be prepared to sometimes work long hours, week-ends and holidays. He 

must possess a clean TCI driver’s license and be an animal lover. 

Summary of duties and responsibilities in order of importance: 

● General maintenance and cleanliness of the villa so attention to detail is essential. 

● Housekeeping responsibilities with an awareness of cost control and energy saving. 

● Ability to run errands, drive children to school, go shopping etc. so a clean driver’s 

license is essential. 

● Since this position requires some manual as well as general DIY skills a male is 

preferred. 

● Be willing to walk, feed and wash dogs as required since owner is often off island. 

● Basic cooking skills would be a huge advantage but not essential. 

● Basic gardening skills, although not essential would also be welcome. 

NOTE ONLY APPLICANTS WILLING TO LIVE IN WILL BE CONSIDERED 

Salary dependent on experience. 

Interested applicants please apply in writing or via email to: 

Foluso@thesource.tc or P.O. Box 143

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“BE COUNTED IN SO THAT YOU WILL 

BE COUNTED ON!!” 

It’s important! 

The information you provide during the Population and Housing Census will form 

the basis for critical decisions that the government will make towards the creation 

of a better life. 

CENSUS 2012 

JANUARY 25th - MARCH 31st 

It’s Safe! 

The information that enumerators receive from you will be held in the strictest 

confidence. That confidentiality is protected by law and persons found guilty of 

breaches, can be punished in a court of law. 

Participate! 

Under the Census Ordinance, the census is compulsory. Remember your future 

depends on your participation. It is your duty, but more importantly, it is your 

RIGHT! 

Be Counted 

in. Be 

Counted on! A message from the Department of Economic 

Planning and Statistics (DEPS)

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