Volume 21 Issue 40: Oct. 20, 2011 - fp Turks and Caicos

Tee
Time!
p12
a musical night, p8
Xmas
shopping
plan
p11
Inside
Local ................................. p2
Community ................... p6
Fun & games ............... p13
Classifieds ...........................p15
Turks & CaiCos Vol. 21 , Issue 40 Phone: (649) 332-5615 E-mail: Info@fptci.com October 20, 2011
Evidence rules to be changed
PNP objects, questions motives of gov’t
With criminal charges of former government officials
expected soon, the Attorney General is proposing
to change Turks and Caicos Islands law regarding
hearsay and documentary evidence.
On Oct. 18, members of the TCI Bar Association
were given seven days to comment on a bill which
is nearly identical to current U.K. criminal law on
hearsay and documentary evidence.
Several lawyers have criticized the brief consultation
period for such important changes in laws.
“This bill sets out the rules which allow evidence
other than first-hand evidence to be given in criminal
proceedings,” says an explanatory memorandum
in the draft bill. “The two main categories are
hearsay evidence and documentary evidence, but
within those categories there are various types of
evidence, including evidence given by signs, video
camera evidence and so on.”
His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd said the AG
is consulting the Bar about “changing the laws of
evidence. It is not about allowing hearsay to be accepted.
It is simply allowing courts to hear more evidence
without unnecessary difficulties.
“But this is quite a serious consultation, and I will
be dismayed if people try to portray this as being
somehow directed against the interests or liberties
On the Web
Read the proposed bill, the attorney general’s
explanation and the PNP’s statement
online at www.fptci.com.
The Turks and Caicos Islands
desperately need a halfway house
to help non-violent drug offenders
and those released from prison
and drug treatment integrate
successfully back into jobs, families
and society to prevent them
from committing crimes and going
to prison, the Providenciales
Chamber of Commerce was told
at its meeting Oct. 17.
The plea came from several
members of a panel speaking on
the rising drug problem in the
country and its relationship to
crime.
Rev. John Malcolm, director of
the National Drug Unit, said past
studies in the TCI have shown
that 71 percent of offenders had
substance abuse problems from
both drugs and alcohol. He gave
some startling statistics about
young people interviewed in secondary
schools:
▶ 74 percent had experimented
with alcohol at least once
▶ 46 percent were regular users
of alcohol
▶ 26 percent had experimented
with marijuana at least once
▶ 14 percent were regular users
of marijuana
The findings go hand in hand
with increased improper behavior
in schools and crimes committed
by young people, Malcolm
said.
“Many of the students that
we worked with in secondary
schools are now persons that
we’re seeing in prison,” Malcolm
said.
“I’m convinced that the recent
increase in criminal activity in
the TCI is a direct result of the
increase of substance abuse,” he
said.
“We have spent thousands of
dollars sending persons off to
overseas rehabilitation centers,
and what we’ve discovered is
that when these persons come
back, they endeavor to do well,
but there is no re-entry program,
there is no reintegration program
… and so many of them
end up back in the same neigh-
of individuals. But it’s not. It’s all about achieving
the most effective possible justice system.”
The Progressive National Party (PNP) issued a
press statement Oct. 19 alleging that the changes are
specifically aimed at aiding cases being made by the
Special Investigation and Prosecution Team, which
the PNP suggests may have sought the changes.
“The draft bill is unwarranted and represents an
attempt by this administration to further erode an
accused person’s rights to a fair trial in these islands
and will deny accused persons of the protections
previously afforded under our laws,” the PNP statement
says.
Attorney General Huw Shepheard told the fp that
the bill has come up now in the course of his office’s
capacity for law drafting.
“Legislation allowing hearsay evidence to be given
is not designed to secure convictions against particular
individuals,” Shepheard said. “It is a statute of
general application that is intended to improve the
administration of criminal justice in the islands.”
“No one will be prosecuted on the basis of hearsay
evidence alone, but allowing hearsay evidence to be
given will, amongst other things, protect witnesses
from intimidation by enabling written statements
to be given if a witness is too frightened to come to
court,” he said.
The attorney general said he is keen to bring the
bill before the governor’s Advisory Council and the
Consultative Forum as quickly as possible, “given
that there is a considerable body of other legislation
hearsay continues on page 2
Chamber hears plea for halfway house
borhoods or in a volatile family
environment that causes them to
go back to their old habits.”
A halfway house would help
those returning from treatment
and being released from prison
to go straight and become productive
members of society.
The country also needs an
alternative sentencing program
for first-time drug offenders
with non-violent backgrounds
so that they aren’t put in prison
with hardened criminals. They
to could be sent to the halfway
house where they could receive
counseling, and job training and
placement.
In 2006 the government gave
10 acres of land and $450,000 towards
the halfway house project,
which had planning approval but
was abandoned because of the
economic downturn. The Drug
Prevention Foundation took
over fundraising and has come
up with more than $130,000.
chamber continues on page 2
Noreane Lightbourne
named 2011 Unsung Hero
Special needs activist
and South Caicos resident
Noreane Lightbourne has
been named the 2011 Unsung
Hero by CIBC FirstCaribbean
International Bank.
Lightbourne thanked CIBC
FirstCaribbean for the volunteerism
award and assured
the bank that the $6,000
prize would go towards her
many projects throughout
the community.
“Ms. Lightbourne has made
a significant mark throughout
the TCI and has played
an instrumental role in the
development of the Wellness
Centre of South Caicos’ Special
Needs Programme and
has also been part of establishing
the Concerned Citizens
of South Caicos movement,”
said Sherma Hercules,
the bank’s country manager.
“Our research has shown
that Ms. Lightbourne never
hesitates to invest physically
or financially and always
gives her services voluntarily
when it comes to projects
that involve the community
of South Caicos.”
“Due to lack of funding
after a few years of being in
operation, Ms. Lightbourne
pushed for the government of
the Turks and Caicos Islands
to take over the management
of the Wellness Centre, in
order to continue fighting
for the cause. To date, (government)
finances the daily
operations and Ms. Lightbourne
continues to manage
and execute the many tasks.”
Hercules noted that Lightbourne’s
award was the first
to a resident outside Providenciales
since the awards
were begun in 2004 in the
Turks and Caicos Islands.
“We are truly honoured to
be here on South Caicos and
are very excited to recognise
and honour a very deserving
individual as our 2011 Unsung
Hero,” Hercules said.
“CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Unsung
Heroes’ programme
has without a doubt made
its mark here in the TCI and
throughout the Caribbean as
the flagship of volunteerism.”

02
▶
October 20, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com
Government proposes
changing hearsay rules
hearsay from page 1
to be considered in order to meet
the milestones for the return to
elected government”. He said it
is part of his effort for a complete
codification of all criminal law
and a uniform system of criminal
procedure for all courts, work
that is funded by the U.K.“When
I took up my appointment, I was
dismayed to learn that the criminal
law of the islands had not (save
for some few areas) been kept up
to date for very many years, and
my chambers have been working
hard to introduce much-needed
reforms,” Shepheard said.
Most of the Criminal Justice
(Hearsay And Documentary
Evidence) Bill [2011] is based on
current U.K. law enacted in 2003,
but it also includes provisions
that are current practice in TCI
courts.
The proposed bill says hearsay
evidence is admissable if it is
contained in public documents
or published works dealing with
matters of a public nature, which
is allowed under current law.
It also allows hearsay evidence
if all parties in the case agree, or
if a judge is “satisfied that it is in
the interests of justice for it to be
admissible.”
Earlier this year, the TCI Constitution
was revised to allow for
criminal trials without juries in
the Supreme Court, which is also
the case in the U.K.
A law setting out the conditions
for non-jury trials says
prosecutors, defendants or judges
can make the request on several
different grounds, and a judge’s
decision on the request can be
appealed to a three-member
court of appeal.
Dr. rufus ewing stages protest
The chief financial officer of
the National Health Insurance
Board has tendered her resignation
effective Nov. 14.
“Although this was a difficult
decision, it was done as a matter
of principle and taken in the best
interest of the people of the Turks
and Caicos Islands, while at the
same time safeguarding and
protecting my integrity and professional
reputation as a Certified
Public Accountant,” Desiree
James said in a press release. She
did not elaborate.
Her announcement of her departure
after 2½ years helping set
up and administer the National
Health Insurance Plan (NHIP)
comes during the same week
that the interim government announced
that the country’s health
care system is unaffordable and
RIChARd GREEN/STAFF
What started as a one-man protest on the morning of Oct.
19 grew into a small crowd of people holding signs objecting
to policies of the interim government and demanding the
governor’s Advisory Council be abolished.
Dr. Rufus Ewing, director of Medical Services for the Ministry
of Health and Human Services, and the group stood on
Leeward Highway at the road leading to a meeting of the
council. After the meeting, His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd
stopped briefly on his way out to speak to Ewing.
Ewing has been outspoken on issues including public
service reform and the health care system, but he recently
announced his resignation effective in March so that he
could speak more freely on various important issues.
NHIB chief financial
officer James resigns
must be changed, including
changes in the NHIP.
“The NHIB has made tremendous
strides in its quest to provide
residents of the TCI with the best
health care possible,” James said.
“However, there is much left to be
done to ensure that this country
maintains a health care system
that is affordable to its residents.
“I wish to thank the government
of the TCI and the board of
directors of the NHIB for the opportunity
to have served as CFO
in particular and my country in
general. At the same time, I wish
to implore the NHIB and interim
administration to make decisions
that are totally in the best interest
of the health of the people of
the Turks and Caicos Islands, especially
during these economic
times.”
local
The proposed new Hearsay
Evidence Bill, if enacted, will
bring about a fundamental
change to the administration of
justice in these Islands. For the
first time it would allow a person
to be convicted on the basis of
hearsay evidence.
As the law now stands, a witness
can only give evidence of
what he or she saw but not what
someone else told him or her that
he or she saw. The reason why
such evidence is excluded is that
it is not reliable and can be easily
manufactured and often difficult
to assess. If a person who
states that he or she witness an
act is not called to give evidence,
it will be difficult to challenge
the statement of the person who
is merely reciting what he or she
has been told. A person should
not be convicted on this kind of
evidence.
The problems of hearsay evidence
have been identified in numerous
rulings. In Al -Khawaja v
UK and T v UK [2009] 49 EHRR1
the European Court of Human
Rights held that a conviction
based solely or to a decisive degree
on written statements made
by a person whom the defendant
has had no opportunity to examine
or have examined restricted
the rights of the defendant to a
degree that is incompatible with
the guarantees provided by a
right to a fair trial. This right is
enshrined in the TCI constitution.
Many at the TCI Bar would
accept that criminal procedures
should be reviewed from time
to time in a dispassionate and
informed way in a consultative
process. If the process is rushed,
however, it can result in grave
injustice. A consultation process
would normally be a matter of
months.
When the law changed in
hearsay from page 1
The idea is to raise enough
money to complete the halfway
house as planned or buy
a building to renovate and
repurpose.
Malcolm asked the chamber
to partner in an effort to
make the halfway house a reality,
but he understood that
it’s hard asking for money
during these tough economic
times. “But you need to recognize
that if left unchecked,
this thing is going to continue
to spiral out of control, and
we’re all going to be affected
by it,” Malcolm said.
▶ Chamber President Tina
Fenimore and Vice President
E. Jay Saunders pledged to
work with the Drug Unit to
find a way to make the halfway
house a reality.
Among other suggestions
from the panel were:
▶ More safe, supportive environments
are needed where
children can gather for recreation
and advice on how to stay
away from drugs and crime.
▶ Parents need to be more involved
with their children.
lETTER To THE EDIToR
Proposed change in hearsay law
the U.K. in 2003 it was after a
long consultation process and
when the law passed it did not
come into force for a number of
months so as to allow lawyers
and judges to become familiar
with it. This was to make sure
that mistakes were not made and
high standards would be maintained.
It is important that all
who take part in a trial process:
the judiciary, the prosecution
and the defence lawyers are fully
familiar with new legislation and
have been properly trained in its
implications.
The Criminal Justice Act 2003
was considered by many at the
English Bar to be rushed and
poorly drafted. An English High
Court Judge Lord Justice Rose
probably put it best in a judgement
in 2005:
“So, yet again, the courts are
faced with a sample of the deeply
confusing provisions of the Criminal
Justice Act 2003, and the satellite
statutory instruments to
which it is giving stuttering birth.
The most inviting course for this
Court to follow, would be for its
members, having shaken their
heads in despair, to hold up their
hands and say: “the Holy Grail of
rational interpretation is impossible
to find”. But it is not for us to
desert our judicial duty, however
lamentably others have legislated.
But, we find little comfort or assistance
in the historic canons of
construction for determining the
will of Parliament which were
fashioned in a more leisurely age
and at a time when elegance and
clarity of thought and language
were to be found in legislation
as a matter of course rather than
exception.” (Crown Prosecution
Service (Applicant) v. South East
Surrey Youth Court (Respondent)
and Milad Leon GHAN-
BARI) [2005]
The TCI Bar has been given
Chamber hears plea for halfway
house drug treatment
▶ People in the community
need to trust the police and to
report drug activity and other
crimes when they see them.
Prison Superintendent Ian
Sargent said part of his mission
is making sure that drugs
don’t find their way into Her
Majesty’s Prison on Grand
Turk. While in prison, inmates
can get drug counseling
and job training, but he
said that a drug court that
specifically deals with firsttime
drug offenders could
help fight the problem.
New Supreme Court Justice
Margaret Ramsay-Hale was
instrumental in working on
creating drug courts in the
Cayman Islands where she
formerly served as chief magistrate.
Police Deputy Commissioner
Brad Sullivan said his
job is not only to catch those
with drugs but to work with
other agencies to stop the
flow of drugs into the country.
The problem is that with
so many islands, the country
has a “porous border” that
is difficult to defend against
traffickers.
f
p
a week for consultation on the
new proposed ordinance which
is wholly inadequate. The timing
would suggest that it is being
brought in specifically for the
upcoming SIPT prosecution. To
change the fundamentals of a
criminal justice system in order
to help secure a number of specific
convictions doe not seem
the best basis for a legislative system
or a criminal justice system.
That is not to say that everything
in the proposed legislation
is all bad - it is not. For an elderly
witness who might have given a
statement to the police and then
deceased; with the right safeguards
it might well assist justice
to be done.
The real concern is that the
Hearsay Ordinance is the ‘tip of
the iceberg’ and that it will be the
first of several new laws designed
to make prosecutions of individuals
easier and taking away hard
won liberties that protect the innocent
as well as the guilty. The
problem with giving away hard
won liberties is that they are very
hard to get back.
It is much better to consider
new legislation ‘at leisure and
with clarity’ and make sure it is
fit for purpose before bringing
it into law; rather than rush it in
for a short term goal and then
get unsafe convictions which
will lead to guilty defendants
being released on appeal as they
received unfair trials.
Misick & Stanbrook
Editor’s Note: The fp asked a
number of lawyers and firms for
comment on the proposed Hearsay
Evidence Bill. Misick & Stanbrook
was the only one to respond
by press time.
fpTurks & Caicos
First Publishing Ltd.
P.O. Box 257
Providenciales
Turks and Caicos Islands,
BWI
Published Thursdays
on the Web: fptci.com
E-paper / News Alerts /
Searchable Archives
Contact us
▶ News tips and press
releases: news@fptci.com
or call (649) 332-5615
▶ Advertising: sales@fptci.
com / (649) 332-5615
▶ Web site: info@fptci.com
▶ Letters to the Editor:
lettertoeditor@fptci.com
Letters policy
We welcome letters from
our readers. Letters must
include the writer’s name,
address, e-mail address
and a telephone number for
verification purposes. Only
name and hometown will be
printed. Pen names are not
allowed, and anonymous
letters will not be published.
Publication is discretionary.
All letters are subject to editing
for length (500 words),
clarity, grammar, libel and
good taste.

www.fptci.com_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ October 20, 2011 | 03

▶
04 local
October 20, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com
BlackBerry users get free apps
with service outage apology
BlackBerry customers will
get a selection of free premium
apps worth more than $100 “as
an expression of appreciation for
their patience during the recent
service disruptions,” BlackBerry
maker Research In Motion has
announced.
The apps will be made available
to customers over the coming
weeks on BlackBerry App
World and will continue to be
available until Dec. 31.
The offer comes with an apology
for the recent three-day service
interruptions and delays
many customers experienced
in Europe, the Middle East, India
and Africa; 1½ days in Latin
America and Canada; and one
day in the United States. Service
was restored to normal by Oct.
13.
“We are grateful to our loyal
BlackBerry customers for their
patience,” said RIM Co-CEO
Mike Lazaridis. “We have apologized
to our customers, and we
will work tirelessly to restore
their confidence. We are taking
immediate and aggressive steps
to help prevent something like
Police briefs
Police have man in custody
in Five cays stabbing
A man was stabbed in the
neck Oct. 16 during an altercation
in Five Cays, and police
on Providenciales say they
have a man in custody.
“The victim, believed to be
a Turks Islander, was given
immediate life-saving treatment
by members of the
emergency department team
(at the Cheshire Hall Medical
Centre),” an InterHealth Canada
spokesman said. “Once
stable, he was then flown out
of the country for further specialised
treatment.”
Police said they have a male
subject in custody who is assisting
in the investigation.
Police officer suspected
in forged lottery ticket
crimes
Police on Providenciales are
investigating one of their own
officers in the alleged passing
of forged lottery tickets.
Tickets which had been altered
to show a greater winning
amount had been passed
at different establishments on
this from happening again.”
The complete selection of premium
apps will become available
to download at BlackBerry
App World over a period of four
weeks beginning Oct. 19. The
selections over this period will
include the following with more
to come:
▶ SIMS 3 - Electronic Arts
▶ Bejeweled - Electronic Arts
▶ N.O.V.A. - Gameloft
▶ Texas Hold’em Poker 2 -
Gameloft
▶ Bubble Bash 2 - Gameloft
▶ Photo Editor Ultimate - Ice
Cold Apps
▶ DriveSafe.ly Pro - iSpeech.org
▶ iSpeech Translator Pro -
iSpeech.org
▶ Drive Safe.ly Enterprise -
iSpeech.org
▶ Nobex Radio Premium -
Nobex
▶ Shazam Encore - Shazam
▶ Vlingo Plus: Virtual Assistant
- Vlingo
RIM’s enterprise customers
will also be offered one month of
free Technical Support. Current
customers will be offered a complimentary
one month exten-
Providenciales.
The investigation is ongoing,
and the police Professional
Integrity Unit is also
involved in the investigation.
Police said the integrity of
the police force is paramount,
and all allegations of misconduct
will be thoroughly
investigated and persons will
be held accountable for their
actions.
man’s body found in
Leeward Going Through
Police on Providenciales
are investigating the circumstances
surrounding the discovery
of a male Caucasian
body found in the waters in
the Leeward area of Providenciales.
The body was discovered
around 6:35 a.m. Oct. 17.
The police Criminal Investigation
Division is investigating
the circumstances of
the man’s death. An autopsy is
scheduled to be performed to
ascertain the cause of death.
Police are asking the public
to come forward with
any information they may
have by calling police, 911 or
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS
(8477). Information also can
be sent in an encrypted web
sion of their existing Technical
Support contract, and customers
who do not currently have a
Technical Support contract will
be offered a one month trial of
RIM’s BlackBerry Technical
Support Services - Enhanced
Support, free of charge.
Additional details about the
program and information about
how to register will be available
at www.blackberry.com/enterpriseoffer.
tip on www.crimestoppers.
tc or friend Crime Stoppers
Turks & Caicos on Facebook.
Two suspects in custody
for Kew Town shooting
Oct. 7
Two Bahamian/Turks and
Caicos Islanders are in custody
charged with multiple
offenses involving the Oct.
7 shooting of a man in Kew
Town on Providenciales.
A young man sustained
a gunshot wound to his left
shoulder during the incident,
police said. He was treated
at the Cheshire Hall Medical
Centre for non-life threatening
injuries.
Delano Ferguson, 26, and
Levelle Williams, 21, are
charged with attempted murder,
possession of an unlicensed
firearm, possession of
a firearm with intent to commit
a serious offence, possession
of a firearm with intent to
endanger life, and possession
of ammunition with intent to
enable endangerment of life.
Both were remanded in custody
until Dec. 7 for a sufficiency
hearing in the Supreme
Court on Grand Turk.
DEPS seeking applications for census jobs
The Department of Economic Planning
and Statistics is accepting applications
through Oct. 24 from people who want to
work as enumerators for the 2012 Population
and Housing Census.
Preference will be given to qualified people
who are unemployed, including Creole
and Spanish speaking persons.
Not eligible for the jobs are those with
professional obligations that may conflict
with the confidentiality provision within
the Census Ordinance, such as police and
immigration officials.
Also not eligible are people who were
candidates for elective office in the last
general election “on the principle that the
census is a national activity and should be
seen as non-partisan,” DEPS said.
“DEPS is urging residents from all islands
across the Turks and Caicos Islands
to offer themselves for this project, as the
census is essential for effective development
planning and is one of the largest and
most important statistical endeavours that
any country undertakes,” DEPS said.
Applicants must:
▶ be at least 21 years of age
▶ sit a written aptitude test
▶ have a clean police record
▶ be able to write legibly
Celebrated on Oct. 26, Diwali
is one of the most important
festivals celebrated in Hinduism.
This “festival of lights” is
celebrated in families by performing
traditional activities
together in their homes. Diwali
is an official holiday in India,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar,
Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad
and Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia,
Singapore and Fiji.
Diwali, which comes from the
term “row of lamps,” involves
the lighting of small clay lamps
filled with oil to signify the tri-
Twelve Fortis TCI employees
are on their way to becoming
future leaders with the organization,
thanks to an agreement
signed by the company and BNC
Consulting Group, a local human
resources consulting services
company.
The agreement will provide selected
individuals with training
to build the necessary leadership
skills required to advance in the
workplace.
The 12-month comprehensive
LEADERship development
programme designed by BNC
Consulting focuses on the four
core aspects of leadership (discipline,
communication, behaviour
and influence) and will assist the
employees with developing their
leadership skills. In addition to
the theoretical training, the programme
is customised and is
linked to the participants’ actual
job responsibilities in order to encourage
real-time application of
training to on the job challenges.
Participants Durrell Landy
and Walter Wilson, who both
expressed their enthusiasm and
excitement, said they are currently
undertaking their discipline
module which includes
fitness sessions with renowned
fitness instructor John Wright of
Wrightfully Fit Fitness Centre.
“The training so far is geared
towards training the whole body
f
umph of good over evil. During
Diwali, all the celebrants wear
new clothes and share sweets
and snacks with family members
and friends.
Fortis TCI invests in local
LEADERship Programme
▶ possess good numerical and reading
skills
▶ possess strong interpersonal and communication
skills
▶ be willing to work evenings and weekends
as and when required
▶ be available to attend five days of training
on a full-time basis in preparation for
the work.
Enumerators will have to locate and visit
every inhabited or habitable dwelling in
the enumeration district(s) and complete
census forms accurately for each person
and each dwelling, as well as other duties
census supervisors may determine.
happy Diwali
p
and is doing precisely that,” said
Landy. “Though physically challenging,
I have seen significant
improvements throughout the
entire team. A determined mindset
is simultaneously developed
as our strengths and limits are
pushed higher.
“I believe the programme will
allow us to develop our team
building, problem solving and
conflict management skills, all
necessary for better performance,
improved work relationships,
greater job satisfaction and definitely
career advancement,” said
Landy.
Human Resources Director
Judy Missick added, “The programme
which is tailored to FortisTCI’s
management development
needs will without a doubt
enhance the company’s long-term
staff development objectives.
Here at FortisTCI, we have a team
of young eager professionals, and
we are dedicated to guiding them
and developing their skills so that
they can become future leaders.
FortisTCI considers our staff our
most valuable asset, and continuous
training will remain a critical
part of our corporate agenda.”
The LEADERship programme,
which is scheduled to be completed
in September 2012, will culminate
with an awards luncheon
and certificate presentation.
Front row, left to right – George Hinson, Durrell Landy, Warren
Madden, Walter Wilson. Back row, left to right - Alvejes Desir, Roxie
Williams, John Gardiner, Francis Oyakhire. Missing – Denzel Smith,
James Julien, Mervin Forbes, Anthony Williams
People seeking jobs must provide proof
of a clean police record and include a curriculum
vitae with their applications.
Application forms are available from
DEPS on Grand Turk, district commissioners’
offices throughout the islands and
the Department of Labour on Providenciales.
Applications can be mailed to Shirlen
Forbes Jr., acting chief statistician, at the
Department of Economic Planning & Statistics,
South Base, Grand Turk, and reach
no later than Oct. 24. Or you can e-mail
applications to saforbes@gov.tc or fax to
946-2557.

p
Students asked for essays
local
on U.K.-TCI relationship The Turks and Caicos Islands
f www.fptci.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Turks and Caicos Islands students
aged 16-19 have a chance
to tell the governor what they
think about the “21st Century
relationship between the U.K.
and the TCI.”
As many as 10 winners of the
national essay contest will win
a 10-day trip to the U.K. in February,
which will include a visit
to Parliament.
“The competition is designed
to promote serious discussion
among secondary and tertiary
level students about the relationship
between the U.K. and
the TCI in the context of the
consultation launched by the
governor on the U.K. government’s
strategy for overseas
territories,” according to the
contest announcement.
His Excellency the Gov. Ric
Todd is gathering information
to use in discussions with the
Overseas Territories Consultative
Council and the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office
for the development of a new
White Paper on overseas territories
policy.
Essay competition rules
1. Contestants must compose
an original, unpublished essay
with limited guidance from
others on the topic: Essays must
be between 1,000-1,500 words,
not including title or footnotes.
2. Competition is open to all
students aged 16-19 years old
Thanks to international media
attention, local fashion designer
Kazz Forbes’ career continues
to take off.
With several international
gigs to present his fashion under
his belt, Forbes will return to the
Bahamas next month to showcase
his collection at the Annual
Red Rose Ball.
The Red Rose Ball is a charity
fundraiser, with all proceeds
benefiting the Grand Bahama
AIDS Awareness Committee in
Freeport, Grand Bahama. Held
under the distinguished patronage
of The Rt. Hon. Hubert A.
Ingraham, prime minister of
the Commonwealth of the Bahamas,
and Mrs. Delores Ingraham,
the ball takes place Saturday,
Nov. 5, at the Lucaya Resort.
Under the theme “A Night at
the Opera House, Australia,”
the black-tie charity affair will
see guests enjoying a five-course
cuisine and entertainment, with
the pièce de résistance being
Forbes’ Fall/Winter 2011 collection
“Le Caicos Chic: A Romance
with Decadence” that
debuted at the Caribbean International
Fashion Week in New
York this June.
Influenced by his photography
background and love of
art, creativity and travel, Kazz
translates his inspirations into
high-end couture. Forbes says
he designs for the contemporary
every day man and woman
who have an appreciation of fine
artistry in clothing and jewelry,
and wants each person to feel
elegant and inspired by his col-
(on Feb. 1, 2012) registered in a
secondary or tertiary level institution
in the TCI.
3. Essays should be typewritten
in English and must be
double-spaced.
4. Each essay must bear the
name of the student, e-mail
address of the student, form,
school, age and island. This
information must be placed on
a separate cover sheet. This information
must ONLY appear
on the cover sheet.
5. Each school should submit
the Top Four Essays from
among submissions received.
Essays must be submitted to
the Department of Youth Affairs
not later than 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 25.
6. The winners will be notified
in December. Winners
must hold a valid passport with
no immigration impediment to
enter the United Kingdom.
7. Prizes for competition will
be awarded as follows: A 10day
visit to the U.K. in February
to one student from each of
the participating schools.
8. The Governor’s Office has
to right to publish or otherwise
duplicate any essay provided
that proper credit is given to its
author.
Questions about the competition
should be directed to
Angela Musgrove at 649-941-
7471 or angela.musgrove@
tciyouthdepartment.com.
lection.
“After seeing Kazz’s creativity
and designs, I was so impressed,
that when I was in dialogue with
members from the committee
regarding adding him in with a
showcase of All Black and Black
& White to tie in with our theme
“A night at the Opera House,”
they all agreed without hesitation,”
said Odette Knowles,
chairman of The Red Rose Ball.
“We are truly delighted to witness
the development of a major
talent in the making.”
Forbes says he counts this opportunity
as a privilege, an op-
Community College Foundation
changed the life of a Turks
and Caicos Islander this week
when it awarded her with a two
year scholarship to the Turks and
Caicos Community College on
Providenciales.
Vernessa Forbes was awarded
the Princess Kenya Larvone Jagger
scholarship in business this
week by the TCICCF. Forbes was
selected by a committee based
on a set criteria, including being
a new student studying business
and a Turks and Caicos Islander.
Established in 2010, the
TCICCF is volunteer foundation
whose aim is to raise awareness
and funds to support the local
community college. The organization
is lead by Dr. Carlton
Mills, an activist in education
for decades.
The scholarship could not
have come at a better time for the
student and the school. TCCC
Principal Samuel Forbes says
while enrollment for the year
was up, tough economic times
have caused several students
to pull out of the programme.
School fees are due in full at the
beginning of each semester, a
For more information
Forbes fashion career keeps growing
More international attention heading his way
portunity to return to Freeport
where he was educated in his
youth.
“The chance to present my
collection to a prestigious audience
at The Red Rose Ball is
indeed a privilege,” Forbes said.
“I am indeed thrilled by the support
of the committee and to
receive such an honor. What is
more, as a Peer Educator of Rap
Port TCI, I am pleased to support
such a worthy cause, as I am
passionate about research into
and care for persons infected
and affected by HIV/Aids.”
Miss Brenda Rigby
&
Mr. Daniel Rucci
Have the joy of
announcing their
engagement
price which was too high to pay
for a number of first and second
year students.
The government recently
awarded a number of students
scholarships to attend associate’s
degree programmes at the Providenciales
campus, but many still
await a second round of considerations
by the Ministry of Education.
Forbes says he has made accommodations
for some of the
students, including Vernessa, by
putting them on a payment plan
to help facilitate the opportunity
for them to pursue their education.
“In these times I realize many
of our people are struggling,”
Forbes told the fp. His mission is
to do whatever possible to make
sure a higher education is available
to as many individuals as
possible, particularly when it is
so badly needed at this stage of
the country’s growth, he said.
More than 150 students attend
classes at the Providenciales
campus of the TCCC in both
associate’s and bachelor’s degree
programmes. Associate’s degree
programmes are offered in the
areas of hospitality, science and
October 20, 2011 ▶ 05
College scholarship awarded
technology, business, primary
education, computers and electrical
engineering.
Newly added are two bachelor’s
programmes aimed at
growing talent for the major
local industry of tourism. The
courses are offered during evenings,
where the majority of participants
work days in the industry
and study at night.
“I lift my hat to those working
eight hours a day and come to
the evening programme,” Forbes
said of the dedicated and hardworking
students who attend the
classes. Both programmes, bachelor’s
in business — with a concentration
in Human Resource
management, finance and banking
— and bachelor’s in hospitality
— with a focus on hotel management
and tourism — are both
well attended at the school.
Forbes said he is extremely
grateful for the support of the
TCICCF and other corporate
and community sponsors. On
Oct. 24 the school is hosting a
Family Fun day at the Gustarvus
Lightbourne Sports Complex to
raise funds for much needed infrastructure
upgrades.
The TCICCF Foundation members help to provide scholarships for students to promote and
further the education of the nation. Gold membership is available for $500 or silver for $250, or
you can change the life of a student forever by offering a one year scholarship for $2,500. Contact
dr. Carlton Mills at millscarlton@yahoo.com for more information.
Designer Kazz Forbes

▶
06 communITy
October 20, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com
PDM leaders praise hospital staff
As health care in the islands plays
center stage in a national debate, leaders
of the People’s Democratic Movement
call hospital staff “dedicated,
highly skilled and a huge asset to the
TCI.”
“Health care in the TCI is facing
some difficult challenges at present,
and these are testing times,” PDM
leader Doug Parnell said during a recent
tour of the Cheshire Hall Medical
Centre on Providenciales. “But one
thing that remains consistent is the
professionalism that exists among the
workforce at the InterHealth Canada
hospitals.
“During my tour I have met and
spoken to many staff members, all of
whom are extremely dedicated and
highly skilled people who are a huge
Government seeks input on health care system
The Turks and Caicos Islands interim government has
announced that the present health care system is no longer
affordable and must be changed.
The government is seeking public comment on the following
questions until Oct. 31:
1. Should the government aim to renegotiate the contract
with Interhealth Canada Ltd.?
2. Should the present National health Insurance Program
(NhIP) financial imbalance be addressed by increasing contribution
rates, or reducing benefits, or both?
3. Should NhIP contributors with dependants pay higher
contributions than those without dependants, if they can afford
to?
4. Should co-payments on pharmaceuticals, dental and optical
care be increased for those that can afford them?
5. Should co-payments be introduced for all health care
treatments, except for those that cannot afford them?
Grand Turk stands up to national domino challenge
Grand Turk residents came out in force this weekend to participate
and show their support as Islandcom Wireless continued
its 2nd Annual Domino Tournament.
The event took place Saturday, Oct. 15, at Governor’s Beach
on Grand Turk with the maximum number of 32 teams participating,
including four all-female teams.
Hundreds of spectators gathered to enjoy the festivities including
watching 64 of the island’s best domino players compete
for the coveted title of Grand Turk Domino Champions.
Spectators were also given the chance to win great prizes from
Islandcom, with one lucky winner walking away with a Nokia
C2-01, and treated to a lively performance from the Grand
Turk Police Band.
As the first round teams were drawn, Game 8 saw a matchup
between Valerie Hawkins and March Grant of “The Beach
Girls” versus Sharon Simons and Meshelle Jennings of the
“Saltan Salina Girls.” Team “Saltan Salina Girls” advanced to
the next round only to be knocked out by Sheldon and Delroy
Wilson of the “Wilson Boys,” 6-3.
Team “Wilson Boys” went on to face Robert Forbes and
Kevin Saunders of “Just Us” in the semi-finals. The two teams
battled to a 5-5 draw as the crowd roared in anticipation of who
would progress to the finals. After an exhilarating final game,
“Just Us” came out on top, winning 6-5.
Omowall Harvey and Dave Morris of team “Mud Hole” also
Robert Forbes and Kevin Saunders walked away with the
cash, phones and bragging rights!
asset to the TCI.”
Parnell, who was joined by his party’s
general secretary, Patricia Eke, and
national executive member, Ashwood
Forbes, was impressed by the facilities
and services on offer to islanders.
“It is important that we get a deep
understanding of what is physically
here and available in the hospitals,” he
said. “I think they are first rate facilities
and that the physical infrastructure
has in many ways been undersold.
“Following the release of the government
document stating that the future
of health care in the TCI hangs in the
balance, I think it is important that
we understand the type of investment
that has been made here.
“I believe I have a better understanding
of that today and that it will help
shape my party’s health care recommendations
going forward.”
The PDM delegation met staff and
patients on the general ward, in the
emergency department and dialysis
unit, as well as in X-ray, rehabilitation
and outpatient.
“These are public hospitals, and
therefore we welcome visits from organisations
throughout the TCI community,”
said Dr. Robyn Barnes, InterHealth
Canada’s chief of medical
services.
“InterHealth Canada has played
host to school children, government
officials, church groups, university
students and political parties and
their interest is something we encourage,”
she said.
6. Should a minimum residency period apply to membership
of the NhIP and new immigrants would only receive the
minimum benefits required under international conventions?
7. Should NhIP benefits be restricted to urgent treatments
only?
8. Should medical practitioners be expected to take their
share of reducing health care costs?
Government invites comments from the general public on
the proposed options. Comments should be e-mailed to tcihealthcarefunding@gmail.com
and/or mailed to:
CEo Turks and Caicos islands Public service
c/o Tito Lightbourne
NJs Francis Building
Grand Turk
The cut-off date for comments is Oct 31.
The details of the government’s assessment of health care
in the country can be found in an 11-page Public Statement
on the health Care Funding Challenge on the government
website at www.gov.tc.
got off to a good start, taking out all-ladies team “Kini’s,” 6-2,
followed by “Coors Lights” and the “Garland Boys” to advance
straight to the semi-finals. Their luck ended there as they went
up against Deanza Wilson and Jean Mary of “S&H Connection.”
“S&H Connection” made it all the way to the finals, giving up
a total of just five games in four matches as they beat “Adam’s
Boys,” 6-0, “Ingham Boys,” 6-1, “Islanders,” 6-2, and “Mud
Hole,” 6-2.
Despite a stellar performance in the rounds leading up to the
final, “Just Us” proved to be more competition than “S&H Connection”
could handle as they fell to the new champions, 6-2.
The runners up did not leave empty handed, receiving gift bags
full of goodies from Islandcom.
Forbes and Saunders of “Just Us” were thrilled with their
win, promising that they would take home the title of Grand
Champions in the Championship Round to be held at Horse
Eye Jack’s on Provo on Saturday, Oct. 22.
“Just Us” took home the trophies, a pot of $640, brand new
Nokia Touch & Type smart phones with six months of free service,
as well as an all expenses paid trip to Provo for the finals.
The Grand Champions will not only receive bragging rights as
the Turks and Caicos National Domino Champions, but also
BlackBerry Bold 9780’s with one year of free service from Islandcom
and $2,000 cash.
“The Beach Girls” take on the “Saltan Salina Girls” in the
first round.
Simple Saving
Tip #5
Shop
with a
plan.
Make a list
and stick with
it. Impulse
purchases add
up quickly.
That’s one easy
way to save
money. For more
simple tips, get
your free booklet
at your nearest
branch or
visit us online
today.
scotiabank.com/
worldsavingsday
Discover what’s possible
*Trademark of The Bank of Nova
Scotia, used under licence (where
applicable).
(10/11)
f
p

p
f www.fptci.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
communITy
TCI tennis youth
serve up big wins
Youth tennis is heating up in
the TCI as children of all ages
warm up for a lifelong love of the
game.
Over the Oct. 14-16 weekend,
the Graceway Sports Center
hosted a juniors singles and doubles
tournament that showcased
some of the finest tennis talent
in the nation. Players as young
as eight aced their competition
in the most competitive tournament
the center has seen to date.
“The tennis level was incredible,”
says Graceway Sports Center
tennis coach Reinaldo Garcia.
“We are so happy to see so many
great young players getting more
and more involved in the sport.”
The three-day event saw 26
players playing a total of 134
matches, vying for titles in five
categories.
For the first time, the tournament
included a beginner minitennis
category where Tal Levy
placed first ahead of second place
Myles Cox.
“We are so excited to see more
and more kids joining the tournament,”
Garcia said. “We encourage
them to participate for
the experience and fun, but also
to give them motivation to continue
to practice and improve.”
The competition was tremendous
in all categories, including
the up to 11-year-olds, where
Cole Nickson placed first and
Matthew Danics landed in second
place.
Rodrigo Vazquez edged ahead
of Ben Levy for the first place
trophy in the up to 13-year-old
class. In the 15-year-old category,
the champion was Elijah Delancy,
sponsored by The Hartling
Group, and second place went to
Tristan Greene.
Raul Vazquez took home a first
place trophy in the up to 17-yearolds,
with second place going to
Gievelli Williams.
The champions in the junior
doubles were Rodrigo Vazquez
and Tristan Greene, who defeated
Elijah Delancy and Chemar
Millington.
“I want to thank Amanyara for
sponsoring the mini-tennis and
the Hartling Group who sponsor
Elijah Delancy in the Provo Elite
tennis team,” Garcia said.
The Provo Elite Tennis team
was created by Garcia, who selected
the group of eight youths
with a high potential in the sport.
The group trains several times
per week in hopes of representing
the TCI in International Competitions.
The team training is possible
thanks to sponsors PTS Equipment,
AIB, Turquoise Construction
Company Ltd. and Yoshi’s
Sushi Bar.
26 youth players participated in the Juniors tournament.
DECR hosts Migratory
Bird Day observance
Students and volunteers recently
joined the Department
of Environment and Coast Resources
and the Society for Conservation
and Study of Caribbean
Birds in observing International
Migratory Bird Day.
Groups of students and teachers
assembled Oct. 14 at the Bight
Park on Providenciales and visited
wetlands to see migratory and
resident birds with binoculars
provided by SCSCB.
While bird watching, they
also collected seeds to be dried,
cleaned and later sent to the
U.K.’s Royal Botanic Garden
Kew Millennium Seed Bank for
storage. Many of the native plants
grown in the nursery are important
food and habitat plants for
birds.
On Oct. 15, people including
members of the TCI Environmental
Club (TCIEC) met at the
Bight Park to conduct bird monitoring
and seed collection activities.
To further give impetus to
the No-Single-Use Plastic Bag
Campaign which was supported
by the TCIEC during the Environment
Day in June, TCIEC
hosted a picnic at the park after
the bird monitoring and seed collection.
A certain percentage of the total
seed collection stock will be
sown at the DECR’s Native Plant
Nursery to be planted in selected
sites such as the Botanical Gardens
or on school premises.
Reddish heron
KAThLEEN WOOd
A consultant for the Pan American Health Organization
and World Health Organization recently
visited the Turks and Caicos Islands to review
and advise the country on its programme to
control mosquitos and mosquito-borne diseases.
Vibert Stroom was invited by Dr. Rufus Ewing,
director of Health Services within the Ministry of
Health and Human Services, to assess the country’s
Vector Control Programme. A disease such
as dengue fever that is transmitted to humans or
other animals by an insect or other arthropod is
called a vector-borne disease.
Stroom visited all the inhabited islands and
worked closely with the Environmental Health
Department. He reviewed the operation of the
vector control unit, assessed its readiness for the
prevention and control of dengue fever within
the islands, and plans to provide guidelines in
improving the department programme, where
necessary.
The visit also included field inspections in
communities within the islands. Stroom also met
with the staff involved in vector control and held
discussions with the head of department on his
findings.
1. Welcome
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of the last meeting
4. Report on Branch activities
5. Report on Branch finances
6. Governing Committee
7. Any Other Business
8. Close
red Cross Notice
Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 25th
October 20, 2011 ▶ 07
TCI gets advice on
mosquito, dengue control
Chief Environmental Health Officer Lorne
Robinson said Stroom’s forthcoming advice and
any recommendations would help the vector control
programme.
“In the Ministry of Health, we are truly appreciative
of the Pan American Health Organisation
for proving technical assistance in the area of Vector
Control which will go a long way in improving
our mosquito control programmes,” Ewing said.
“It will help immensely in preventing an increase
in the mosquito population, and in the prevention
of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.”
A handful of cases of dengue fever have been
detected in the TCI in people who travelled here
from other countries. Not all mosquitoes in the
TCI can transmit dengue, which is spread only by
the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
Symptoms of dengue fever include a sudden fever
with headache, muscle and severe joint pains
and rash. Most dengue infections result in relatively
mild illness that can last up to 10 days, but
complete recovery can take as long as a month.
Older children and adults are usually sicker than
young children.
October 2011, at the Thrift Store/Office at
7.00 pm
The meeting is open to all TCI RC members
and those interested in joining.
Apologies to redcrossprovo@tciway.tc
or 941 8056.
Members are reminded that their membership
will be automatically revoked
if they do not attend three consecutive
monthly meetings without apology.

www.fptci.com Turks & Caicos October 20, 2011 p8
Island Guide What’s hot
and happening
The Turks & Caicos Friends of the
Arts Foundation (TCFAF) are bringing
residents yet another entertaining
performance. This time it will be a elegant
evening of inspirational, blues,
jazz and classical music from TCI’s
own Addison Stoddard in a recital
called Addison and Friends, an Evening
of Music. The show is scheduled
at Brayton Hall on Sunday, October 30,
2011 7pm to 10 pm.
Mr. Stoddard is a well-known TCI
tenor and co-director of the TCI Youth
Chorale. He welcomes three of his talented
friends from St. Vincent to the
stage. Addison’s guest artists include
Sean Sutherland, pianist, and sopranos
Antonia Ross and Liesl Gaye Gajadhar.
Addison Stoddard has taken part in
many performances on the island including
Hopelessly Romantic, and an
Evening of Voices. Addison is warmly
remembered as lovable Jim Chowder in
the panto Pirates of the Turks & Caicos,
Legend of the Black Conch and
King Triton in The Little Caribbean
Mermaid & the Enchanted Ring.
Sean Sutherland is a pianist who
has trained in music and engineering
at MIT. He was the musical director
of the Rhythmix Steel Orchestra of
St. Vincent and was instrumental in
arranging music for an all-classical
recital called “Ivory and Steel”. This
concert featured masterpieces, such
as the first movement of Beethoven’s
Fifth Symphony and the entire Mozart
21st Piano Concerto. In August 2009,
Sean also performed the Grieg Piano
Concerto with the National Sinfornia
Orchestra of Trinidad.
Antonia “Tanny” Ross is a soprano
singer in the Edna Manley College
Choir, St Vincent, and has performed
at Kings House, Ocho Rios Jazz Festival,
Pegasus Hotel, Residence of the
British High Commission, Up on the
Roof restaurant, one of the famous golf
clubs in Montego Bay, Christopher’s
and Kabana Restaurant.
Liesl “Gaye” Gajadhar is a soprano
originally from Barbados whose performances
include the official opening
of the West Wing of Parliament,
a member of the cast of Tosca and the
Mikado at Holders Opera Season in
Barbados, as well as several recitals at
home and solo performances in St. Lucia,
Guyana, and New York. Gaye is an
active member of The Myriad Singers
of Barbados, an elite group of musicians.
A special thank you goes out to the
British West Indies Collegiate for providing
the TCFAF with the use of Brayton
Hall, since its completion in 2002.
Tickets are on sale at the Unicorn
Bookstore and Saltmills Diner, Adults
$25, Students $10, Balcony $45.
An elegant evening of music with the TCFAF
Run, don’t walk Sunday to the Scotiabank
parking lot in Grace Bay and join
in the fun of the 3rd annual Chrysalis
Fitness 5/10K Fun Run.
This year’s Fun Run will be held on
Sunday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 a.m., and everyone
is encouraged to run or walk alongside
other members of the community
and tourists alike to raise money for the
local branch of the Salvation Army.
The Fun Run will begin and end at the
For more information
Space for the event is limited. For
more information visit www.TCFAF.
wordpress.com or call 941-4617 or 247-
1086.
Fun run for fundraising
Scotiabank’s Grace Bay branch, making
a 5-kilometer loop around the Grace Bay
area. Take in the sights of the area while
raising money for a good cause.
Then join in a fun pancake breakfast
to reward yourself for a job well done.
Pancakes will be served for event participants
and on sale to raise funds for
the Salvation Army.
Register by e-mail atleslie@chysalisfitness.com
or at Grace Bay Car Rentals.

p
f www.fptci.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ISlanD GuIDE
What’s happening
save the date
October 22
▶ 2nd islandcom’s annual
Domino Tournament
Spend the day with Islandcom at
horse Eye Jack. Come join the Islandcom
2ndAnnual domino Tournament this
Saturday at horse Eye Jack. From 2-6pm
take part in our Provo tournament and
play your chance at winning the grand
prize of $2,000.00 cash as well as Blackberry
phone prizes. Then stay a little
longer and enjoy the sweet sounds of
the Tropical Allstar and dJ Colours. there
will be mojito and rum punch specials as
well as a beer drinking competition.
October 23
▶ Chrysalis Fitness Fun run
The 3rd Annual Chrysalis Fitness
Fun Run is here! Join the 5-kilometre or
10-kilometre run or walk. Contact Leslie
at Chrysalis Fitness at leslie@chrysalis
itness.com or 649-232-8633.
October 30
▶ TCFaF Elegant Evening of
Music
Opening its seventh season with An
Elegant Evening of Music with Addison
Stoddard and his friends from St.
Vincents. For more information contact
941-4617 or visit www.TCFAF.com.
November 5
▶ 70’s and 80’s Music
Extravaganza
Provo Children’s home invites the
public to join the fun, dress up party
at their fund raising event at Beaches
Treasure Beach. Win prizes for Best
Presented
by
Costume,
and Best
Performance. All
funds go to the
Provo Children’s
home Visit www.
pch.tc for more
information.
November 10
▶ TCsPCa Beach BBQ
Beachfront at Bay Bistro! Bonfire, and
fabulous food and more! $40 pp starts
at 7pm, tickets on sale at the TCSPCA
offices.
November 20
▶ 23rd annual TCi Triathalon
This race is open to individuals or team
participants. For further information
or to volunteer during the race,
please contact; Nancy or Alina at the
Athletic Club at 441-8686. or email
theathleticclub@tciway.tc.
November 25-26
▶ 8th annual Turks & Caicos
Conch
Festival
A Turks and
Caicos tradition
continues on
November 25-
26 with the 8th
Annual Conch
Festival. This year there is a full line-up
of events and activities to celebrate the
islands’ most famous delicacy, historical
icon, and number one export.
December 26
▶ 2nd annual Maskanoo
This annual cultural event is organised
by the Turks and Caicos hotel and
Tourism Association and the Cultural &
Arts Commission and will showcase the
best of the islands’ cultural heritage,
mixing Junakoo with Masquerade to
create “Maskanoo”.
More haPPeNINGs on page 10
October 20, 2011
▶ 09
TALK 24/7 FREE!
get UNLIMITED islandcom to islandcom calls FREE in the tci!
THE SONY XPERIA X8 IS ON SALE
while supplies last!
7 DAYS ONLY
$199!
For more information call 431.0000 or visit www.islandcom.tc
Leeward Highway Providenciales Windmills Plaza Grand Turk
Oer Expires October 28th, 2011. Prices displayed are for new postpaid activations only. Limited stock is available
therefore the oer is valid only while supplies last. Some restrictions may apply. See store for details.

10▶
▶
10 ISlanD GuIDE
October 20, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
Foreign a Fare night
at West Bay Club
BBQ at the Plunge
Regent Palms
Theme nights &
specials
▶ 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.
Lebanese Buffet
at The Veranda
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Live entertainment
by Craig Archibold
Regent Palms
Justice live at
La Brisas
▶ 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.
Saturday’: Girls night out- ladies
Martinis ½ price
▶ Fairways Bar & Grill
(at Provo Golf Club)
946-5833
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are
served daily on the terrace or in the
air conditioned Club house. healthy
daily specials are also available. Open
everyday.
▶ Gansevoort resort
941-7555
Enjoy daily BBQ specials at Bagatelle
Beach Bar & Grill from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. everyday.
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 at
Things to do, places to go
Live Jazz with Perry
Delancy at Regent
Palms starting 7p.m.
BBQ Buffet at
the Veranda
Janardo Laport live
7 p.m. at the Regent
Palms
Domino
Tournament at
Horse Eyed Jacks
Bagatelle 50% off selected bottles
and glasses of wine during dinner at
Bagatelle.
▶ 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
Cocktail hour 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
daily.
Thursdays and Saturdays: Live music
with Nada from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Deck: Sunday Nights Island BBQ
& Bonfire on the beach from 7:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. Come on out and enjoy caribbean
cuisine with local entertainment.
Also serving cocktails, sundowners
and island tapas daily For the ultimate in
barefoot luxury, step up from the beach
and enjoy a refreshing drink or light
snack. Relax and salute the sunset
over Grace Bay.
Seven Restaurant: dine
with us you Monday - Saturday
and experience a celebration
of our worldwide influence on
the art of fine food preparation. Every
meal will be a reminder of what master
chefs are capable of given the rich bounty
of our rare spices, fresh seafood and
home-grown ingredients.
▶ The Veranda
339-5050
Call to reserve your spot for one of
our special theme nights at the Marlin
Restaurant; Monday thru Sunday.
Monday: Mexican Night
Tuesday: Italian Buffet & Management
Cocktail
Wednesday: Caribbean Night
Thursday: Chinese
Friday: Mediterranean
Saturday: BBQ Buffet
Sunday: Indian
▶ West Bay Club
946-8550
Weekdays: happy hour at the Atlantic
Wine Down Sundays
at Gansevoort
Chrysalis Fitness
Fun Run
Authentic Indian
Buffet at Marin
Restaurant at the
Veranda Resort
Mexican Buffet at
the Veranda
Seafood Night and
live local music
by Corry Forbes
Grace’s Cottage
What’s hot and happening Presented
by
Bar and Grill: From 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
enjoy 2-4-1 drink specials!
Thursday: Weekly Foreign a Fare
night from 6:30 p.m.Each week features
dishes from a different region in the
world.
▶ La Brisas
restaurant & Bar
(Neptune Villas)
946-5306
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
Italian Buffet at
The Veranda
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Caribbean Night
at O’Soleil
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.
Chess at Carambola
Grill & Lounge
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.
▶ o’ soleil restaurant at the
somerset
946-5900
p
f
Tuesday: Caribbean Nights: Authentic
Caribbean theme nights every Tuesday
on the beach in front of the Somerset
Resort on Grace Bay.
Join O’Soleil
for a true
experience of
palate pleasing
Caribbean flavours
such as coconut,
mango, pineapple,
guava and spicy jerk all
infused into our many
delectable dishes.

www.fptci.com Turks & Caicos October 20, 2011 p11
Lifestyle
Inside
SUPER FOOD Honeycrisp
Apples
Honeycrisp Apples: The honeycrisp apple is a newly developed
apple that has many singing its praises. It is crisp, juicy and sweet
and is particularly appealing because it is available when most other
“eating apples” are ending their seasons.
This apple is known for its sweet/
tart taste and explosive crunch and is
suitable for eating raw or combining with
your favorite cooked dishes. Try the Honeycrisp
apple sliced and dipped in peanut
butter for a nutritious snack.
Open from 7am-9pm everyday
Visit the Java Bar for our fresh
brewed coffee and baked goods
649.333.5000
Ingredients:
Honeycrisp Apple Crisp
10 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
Puzzles .................. p13
horoscope ........... p13
Classifieds ........... p 15
Brighter Christmas offered at the Do it Centre
Shoppers can now get an early start
on their Christmas shopping with
Building Materials Ltd. Do it Centre’s
new layaway program designed
to give a “bigger, brighter and better”
Christmas to island residents.
The company is calling it The Holiday
Layaway, and it started Oct. 1
and runs until Dec. 20.
“We have recognized the tough
times economically and how they
are impacting islanders, and we want
to continue to show our sensitivity
toward this reality,” said Evelyn
Adams, vice president of Building
Materials. “At both our Do it Center
stores, we are offering both practicality
and a level of indulgence to
customers in order for them to still
enjoy having what they want for
Christmas.”
All items will be available for the
layaway program, including furniture,
kitchen cabinets, appliances,
children’s toys and much more. Layaway
customers will be required to
make a 25-percent down payment on
their purchases and have until Dec.
20 to pay off their purchases. There
are no penalties for early payment,
and delivery is available.
Do it Center has gone the extra
mile by offering free delivery to residents
that live in South Caicos, Salt
Cay, North Caicos and Middle Caicos.
“Those living in South Caicos, Salt
Cay, North Caicos and Middle Caicos
as well as the cays will be entitled
to free delivery of their Holiday
Layaway to the dock,” Adams said.
“We are pleased to offer this discount
to make getting Holiday Layaways
easier and each Christmas as
filled with cheer as possible.”
For more information on the
layaway program visit their store or
contact 946-4134 or visit their web
site www.doitcenterprovo.com.
This Week at Graceway Gourmet
Holiday Layaway started Oct. 1 and is available on all items, including
furniture.
Apple antibrowning
method:
Place sliced
apples in water
that has had
lemon juice or
cider vinegar
added to make it
acidulated.
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Put apples into a baking dish and mix together
flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oatmeal, and spices. Cut in butter
until it becomes crumbly. Sprinkle topping over sliced apple.
2. Bake in preheated oven 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Top with ice cream and/or whipped topping
We support
Breast
Cancer
Awareness
Month

▶
12 ExTRaS
October 20, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com
Provo Ryder Cup golf rivals to hit the green
Provo’s golfing community is gearing up
to the much anticipated and most popular
golfing event of the year, the Hugh G.
O’Neill and Co/Caribbean Snow Removal
Ryder Cup.
The event will be staged at the Provo
Golf Club over the Oct. 29-30 weekend.
The golf tournament is played between
the Provo-based North American team
versus the international team and much
resembles the popular Professional Golfers’
Association-sponsored biennial golf
competition between teams from Europe
and the United States.
The Provo Ryder Cup will be the 19th
staging of the competition, with the North
Americans trailing 12-6.
“This is the big one when it comes to club
members — the one they all want to win,”
said Dave Douglas, director of golf. “The
professional Ryder Cup between America
and Europe is packed full of tension and
excitement, and our version is no different.
“The Turks and Caicos Islands are a
multicultural place with residents from all
over the world. Our membership reflects
that too, and it’s why this competition
proves so popular.
“The international team ran out good
winners last year to extend their overall
lead, and I know that hurt the North
Americans. They will be going all out for
revenge this year, and it should be a fantastic
two days golf.”
“One thing is certain — I wouldn’t want
to bet either way on the outcome of this
one.”
Both sides will include 20 male and
six female players of various abilities and
handicaps, with the North Americans
captained by Mike Adamo and assistant,
Fraser Dods, and the international team
skippered by Chris Bruno and his assistant,
Will Shoreman.
“Spectators are very welcome”, added
Douglas. “It’s free to watch, and we have a
great restaurant serving food and refreshments.
A big crowd will give the players a
huge boost, and it will certainly be an entertaining
two days.
Provo Golf Club
The Ryder Cup will take place Oct. 29 - 30 at the Provo Golf Club.
“The singles take place on the Sunday,
and they can be dramatic affairs, and the
buzz around the 18th green is fantastic.
“Anyone who has watched the professional
Ryder Cup will know what I mean,
and I can guarantee the TCI version is
just as tense and as meaningful as the real
thing.”
The action gets underway on both days
at around 8 a.m. with the pairs best ball
matches on Saturday and the singles on
f
p
Sunday. The competition will be decided
by the exciting match play format with golf
fans urged to come and support their side.
For more information
For more information on the Ryder
Cup or to become a member
contact the Provo Golf Club at 946-
5991.

fp
www.fptci.com _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fun & GamES
Sudoku
Fill in the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains the
numbers 1 through 9
Satori Publishing 2011
2010 Satori Publishing Puzzle solutions on page 15
Crossword puzzle
horoscopes
aries (March 21—april 19)
October 20, 2011
You might be heading for some arguments, or have
recently had some. You think someone is being selfish
and they think you are just not listening. Both of you
have to give. don’t insist on winning.
Taurus (april 20—May 20)
You might be feeling like overindulging, but hold off
for now. It’s not the best time. Let things settle at home
and at work before you begin anything new.
Gemini (May 21—June 20)
This looks like a good week for you. Things should
come easy. Get caught up on everything, especially
what you have been putting off. Now is a great time to
start fresh.
Cancer (June 21—July 22)
There are some difficulties in your family right now
that you want to mediate, but you really shouldn’t. You
will make things worse. Just let things alone, and it will
all pass.
Leo (July 23—aug. 22)
You might be feeling lonely. It’s OK to let people
know how you feel, because the ones you trust truly
have your best interest at heart. Let your guard down.
Virgo (aug. 23—sept. 22)
You are attracting some new things into your life
right now. You might not even know it, but you will
soon. don’t hesitate to change things and spice your
life up. It’s OK to take some chances.
Libra (sept. 23—oct. 22)
You might bump into some old friends soon, or either
make quite an impression on some new friends.
don’t let any friendship opportunity pass you by. You
will need them in the future.
scorpio (oct. 23—Nov. 21)
Let your creativity flow this week. The channels are
opening up, and you are receiving some long overdue
good karma. Enjoy your time in the sun, and don’t hesitate
to share some of your good fortune with someone
close to you.
sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21)
Busy times have arrived. It’s OK because you can
handle whatever comes your way this week. Communication
is the key to keeping things flowing. Make
notes if you have to.
Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19)
Someone or something is testing you. You need to
show what you are made of. It’s important that you
don’t falter this week. You have the wisdom to get everything
done, but don’t tally or get sidetracked.
aquarius (Jan. 20.—Feb. 18)
You have made a selfish move, and now you know
it. All is not lost, though. If it’s important enough to
you, swallow your pride and make amends. You will be
forgiven.
Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20)
Something unexpected has popped up. The truth is,
if you look deep inside, you will see that you expected
this to happen right along. Stay strong. You will get
through this.
▶ 13

14
▶
October 20, 2011 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com
Numbers to know
Call 911 at anytime for your emergency
needs: Police, fire and medical.
Disaster Management
Grand Turk 649-946-2025
Provo 649-946-4521
District Commisioners
North Caicos 649-946-7108
Middle Caicos 649-946-6100
South Caicos 649-946-3221
Salt Cay 649-946-6972
Turks & Caicos red Cross
Grand Turk 649-946-2761
Providenciales 649-941-8056
Power and utility Companies
Provo PPC 649-946-4313
Grand Turk TCU 649-946-2798
North Caicos PPC 649-946-7131
Middle Caicos PPC 649-946-6100
Salt Cay TCU 649-946-6972
South Caicos PPC 649-946-3201
Cable and Wireless 649-946-5361
digicel 649-331-3444
Islandcom 649-431-0000
Provo Water Company 649-946-5202
airlines
Air Turks and Caicos 649- 946-4999
American Airlines 800-433-7300
delta 800-221-1212
Global Airways 649-941-3222
US Airways 800-622-1015
radio Turks and Caicos (rTC)
Grand Turk, Salt Cay &
South Caicos
101.9FM
Four months into the Atlantic
hurricane season, one can easily
forget threatening storms can pop
up at any time.
Although it has been almost
a month since Tropical Storm
Philippe, the last named storm that
made waves in the Atlantic, we are
not out of the woods yet. The official
hurricane season runs through
the Nov. 30.
Hurricane Irene, which passed
the islands Aug. 23, has been the
only real threat to the Turks
and Caicos Islands so far this
year, but it is always important
storm shelters (Pets are not permitted)
shelter Location
Providenciales
Enid Capron Primary School Five Cays
Oseta Jolly Primary School Blue hills
New Testament Church Off Millennium highway
St. Monica’s Anglican Church Cheshire hall, off Leeward highway
healing Waters Ministries Church Off Millennium highway
Precious Treasures School
Middle Caicos
Near Light Industrial Subdivision,
discovery Bay
Conch Bar Community Centre Central Town Area, Conch Bar
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Central Town Area, Conch Bar
Bambarra Community Centre Central Town Area, Bambarra
North Caicos
Sandy Point Community Centre Central Area, Sandy Point
Kew Community Centre Central Area, Kew
Adelaide Oemler Primary School Central Area, Bottle Creek
Lighthouse Church Richmond, Bottle Creek
south Caicos
Mt. Oliver Baptist Church downtown (Central)
Grand Turk
Green door Old Naval Base, Lighthouse Road,
Community College Old Naval Base, Lighthouse Road,
salt Cay
Community Centre South district
Methodist Church hall North district
Don’t stop now. Hurricane season not over
to stay prepared throughout the season.
Last year Tomas taught us to stay
vigilant, crossing directly over the
island of East Caicos on Nov. 6,
2010, with 75 mph winds, luckily
causing little damage.
The 2011 hurricane season has
already been a busy one, with 16
named storms so far, including
three major hurricanes. This is on
track with some predictions earlier
in the year by experts who expected
Try our new online
mortgage calculators!
START HERE.
turksandcaicos.scotiabank.com/gofigure
Subject to credit approval. *Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under licence.
12-18 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes,
and 3-6 major hurricanes to
form in the Atlantic during 2011.
The last two hurricane seasons
have been busier than most. In 2010,
there were 19 named storms, 12 hurricanes
and five major hurricanes,
up some 164 percent from the average
(1944-2009).
As November approaches, remember
to keep your hurricane
plan handy, kit available and your
house, yard and family prepared.
Is there room in our
budget for a new home?
Let’s figure it out.
Wondering whether you can afford a new home or how
fast you can pay off your current one? Check out our
easy-to-use online mortgage calculators. Then talk to us.
We’ve got the expertise, flexible options, and
interactive tools to tailor a plan just for you.
TC_FreePress_4C_10x16_TACT1.indd 1 11-06-15 12:01 PM
f
p

www.fptci.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ p
October 20, 2011
f ▶
crossword solution sudoku solution
Turquoise Landscaping Ltd.
is looking to hire 3 gardeners.
Starting Pay - $5.50/hr.
Must be willing to carry out work such as
heavy lifting, digging and plant waste removal.
Must have previous gardening experience.
Must be willing to work weekend and holidays.
Please call 332-4280 to arrange an interview.
BCQS ltd. seeks a Chartered Surveyor
Volunteer Pastor Wanted!
Blue Hills Lighthouse Church
is looking for a qualified
couple to volunteer
their services as pastor.
Interested persons please
contact Michael Hobbs
at happyhobbs@gmail.com
The successful applicant must possess
BSc in Quantity Surveying or RICS recognised qualifi cation.
Five years post qualifi cation work experience.
Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & Vector BQ system.
Duties will include and candidates should have experience in:
Pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties
Market appraisals
Feasibility studies
An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance related commission is offered for this position.
The suitable candidate will be aged 28 -40 years old and be able to work under his own initiative and be able
to see through projects from concept to completion. This position is available immediately and closing date for
application is 30th October, 2011.
Apply in writing to BCQS Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
or fax to 946-7184 or contact Simon Taylor on email: staylor@bcqs.com
Nanny/ Babysi er Wanted - Position Available Immediately
Local couple in need of a baby si er to watch over our children. You are required to
work Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Salary begins at $5 an hour. You must
have at least 2 years experience working in a household and caring for kids. Please
have references available. Training in CPR would be an asset.
Please email Nazaire Mompremier with your resume to
rtagency@live.com. No phone calls please.
claSSIFIEDS
IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Bornewell Marketing Ltd is currently seeking a qualifi ed Turks and Caicos Islander to fi ll the
role of Marketing Specialist. The selected candidate will be responsible for the strategic
development and implementation of marketing plans, activities, and events. Candidate must
be hands-on and experienced in creatively directing the design of promotional materials and
operationally coordinating all aspects of marketing events.
The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations or a related discipline
Minimum of 7-10 years prior marketing experience with exposure to international projects
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and implement marketing strategy, initiatives and
programs
Excellent communication skills including public speaking
Professional demeanor with exceptional organization and relationship building skills
required
Must possess excellent time management, multi-tasking, and project management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
Must be available to work long hours, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
Excellent command of Word, Excel, Power point, and Adobe programs
Must have knowledge of HTML coding, design and formatting
Compensation for this position is commensurate with education, experience and training.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to info@bornewellmarketing.com no
later than October 25, 2011. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifi cations will be
contacted.
15

16
| October 20, 2011 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com
SCAN ME
FOR INFO
Activate Your All Pass &
Win Big!
Activate the All Pass plan today! Simply dial *134*70#!
Enjoy 300 minutes local Digicel calls; 100 minutes Digicel Caribbean (excludes Haiti,
Antigua and Guyana); and 30 minutes USA, Canada, and UK fixed lines calls for
US $2.50 per day and enter for a chance to win great prizes!
Signup today! |
1 Millionth All Pass activation wins:
· $1,000 CASH
· A Blackberry Torch
· One Year FREE VIP PASS
Digicel’s terms and conditions apply. QR code compatible with Blackberry Messanger 5.0 - 5.0.1. application. To download the QR code application reader, visit www.getscanlife.com. Data charges apply.