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U.K. backs off some proposed changes 

Election, deputy governor 

revised; jury trials, powers 

of governor still intact 

Damian Roderic Todd will be 

the new governor of Turks & 

Caicos 

FCO diplomat 

to be governor 

Posting to be first 

in Caribbean for 

career official 

Damian Roderic “Ric” Todd, 

a career diplomat with a strong 

financial background, has been 

named governor of the Turks 

and Caicos Islands. 

Todd is currently Her Majesty’s 

ambassador to Poland and 

regional director of the Central 

▶ Todd’s 

CV, p2 

Europe Network, 

but he also has had 

postings in South 

Africa, Czechoslovakia, 

Germany and Slovakia, 

but never in the Caribbean or in 

overseas territories. 

“I am delighted to be appointed 

governor of the Turks and Caicos 

Islands, which is not only a 

fascinating new job but also different 

from postings I have done 

before,” Todd said. “I am looking 

forward to getting to know the 

people of the islands and working 

with them on all the issues 

which we face.” 

Foreign Minister Henry Bellingham 

praised Todd’s abilities, 

which he said are right for the 

TCI at this time. 

“He’s one of the star diplomats 

in the entire foreign office,” Bellingham 

said. “I was determined 

to send to the Turks and Caicos 

Islands a governor of very, very 

high caliber who combined a) 

experience in running a big mission 

… and b) someone who has 

GOVERNOR continues on page 2 

The House of Assembly will still be elected 

with first past the post voting, and the deputy 

governor must be a Belonger — a term that 

will be changed to Turks and Caicos Islander 

in the country’s Constitution, U.K. Foreign 

Minister Henry Bellingham has decided. 

“We have made some important concessions,” 

Bellingham said after meeting June 

15-16 with seven islanders in London to discuss 

proposed changes to the 2006 Constitution. 

However, Bellingham insisted on removing 

the absolute right to trial by jury in criminal 

cases in the Supreme Court, which is 

currently the case in the U.K. 

The TCI interim government already has 

passed a law that allows a defendant, prosecutor 

or judge to request a non-jury trial if 

it can be proven that a fair jury trial cannot 

be held. The decision can be appealed 

to a three-member Court 

of Appeal. 

Governor’s powers 

Bellingham also was resolute on 

increasing the governor’s reserve 

powers over elected officials, but 

he agreed to requiring the governor to consult 

with the U.K. Secretary of State before 

exercising most of those powers. 

In opening statements at the meetings, both 

Progressive National Party Leader Clayton 

Greene and People’s Democratic Movement 

Leader Doug Parnell repeated their parties’ 

On the Web 

▶▶To read full 

statements and 

documents on 

the Constitution, 

visit fptci.com. 

FCO photo 

Pictured from left are Wendall Swann, Pastor Bradley Handfield, Doreen Quelch- 

Missick, Foreign Minister Henry Bellingham, Lillian Misick, Trevon Farrington, Doug 

Parnell and Clayton Greene. 

stances that both the former governor and 

the Foreign and Commonwealth Office did 

not exercise the powers they already had to 

prevent many of the country’s problems that 

ended with suspension of the Constitution 

and elected government in August 2009. 

Both leaders argued against giving 

the governor more power, but 

Bellingham was not swayed. 

“I firmly believe reserved powers 

should be increased in order 

to ensure the Constitution is sufficiently 

robust, to guard against 

a return to the situation that led 

to the Commission of Inquiry (in 2009),” he 

said. 

House of Assembly 

In what Bellingham called the FCO’s big- 

CHANGES continues on page 4 

Compromises please 

most TCI delegates 

No one got everything they wanted at the 

June 15-16 meeting to discuss revisions to 

the Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution, 

but most agreed that the result is something 

most people can live with. 

“I was very impressed with the really 

statesman-like attitude of the political parties 

and the other people in the delegation,” 

Foreign Minister Henry Bellingham said after 

the meeting in London. “We can’t agree 

on everything, but what we can agree on is 

that we’re all in this to try and do our level 

best for the people of the Turks and Caicos 

DELEGATES continues on page 4 

Plans for Turks & Caicos National Musem get big boost 

JAL Consultants 

Plans for a Turks 

and Caicos National 

Museum on 

Providenciales got 

a huge lift recently 

when the museum’s 

board secured 2.6 

acres in the Village 

on Grace Bay and 

a $40,000 check. 

Read the full story 

on page 7.

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02 Local 

June 23, 2011 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ www.fptci.com 

Government wins $1.25 million Emerald Cay judgment 

Two companies involved in 

the 2006 sale of Emerald Cay to 

American billionaire Timothy 

Blixseth have been ordered to 

pay $1.25 million in stamp duty 

avoided in “a carefully crafted 

scheme of tax evasion,” Justice 

G.W. Martin ruled June 20. 

But the judge said the scheme 

could not have happened without 

the assistance of attorneys. 

“I invite the Attorney General to 

investigate and if thought appropriate 

to consider making a formal 

complaint to the Bar Council 

under section 24 of the Legal 

Profession Ordinance,” Martin 

wrote. 

Blixseth’s Emerald Cay Ltd. 

bought the 30,000-square-foot 

The government estimates 

that it will make $2 million 

from sand mining to be allowed 

on Grand Turk, North Caicos 

and Middle Caicos — nearly 15 

times the amount earned in the 

last three years. 

“However, we must bear in 

mind that this is an estimate 

and level of revenues will be 

directly impacted by a number 

of variables such as, when 

the project actually beings, the 

time it takes to dredge the sand, 

market demand etc.,” the government 

said. 

The government hasn’t made 

much off sand mining in the 

recent past — $91,453 in 2008- 

09, $35,151 in 2009-10, and approximately 

$8,000 in 2010-11. 

Caribbean Dredging will 

mine three sites in Grand Turk, 

and Cays Construction Company 

Ltd. will mine one site 

on Middle Caicos and two on 

North Caicos. 

The government sought tenders 

for mining up to 321,000 

cubic yards of sand — more 

CURRICULUM VITAE 

▶▶October 2007-present 

Warsaw, Her Majesty’s 

Ambassador and since April 

2010 Regional Director for 

the Central Europe Network 

(CEN). 

▶▶2004-2007 

FCO, Finance Director 

▶▶2001-2004 

Bratislava, Her Majesty’s 

Ambassador 

▶▶1995-1997, 1998-2001 

Her Majesty’s Treasury, 

head of two European Union 

policy departments 

▶▶1999-2001 

U.K. Member of the EU 

Economic Policy Committee 

▶▶1997-1998 

FCO, Deputy Head of Economic 

Relations Department 

▶▶1991-1995 

Bonn 

▶▶1989-1991 

FCO, Economic Relations 

Department 

▶▶1987-1989 

Prague 

▶▶1985-1987 

FCO, European Community 

Department 

▶▶1981-1984 

Cape Town/Pretoria 

▶▶1980-1981 

FCO, Defence Department 

Sand mining could earn 

$2 million for government 

than one-third of 900,000 cubic 

yards identified in a 2007 

sand mining study. The sand 

to be mined is high-quality, 

coarse-grained sand suitable 

for construction, not beach 

grade sand, according to the 

study. 

Cays Construction was 

granted rights to mine sand 

on Middle Caicos near Juniper 

Hole and the Crossing Place 

Trail, the north mouth of Bottle 

Creek, and an overwash salina 

just to the east of Bottle Creek. 

Cays Construction recently 

conducted dredging for the 

Third Turtle project at Turtle 

Cove on Providenciales. 

On Grand Turk, Caribbean 

Dredging will be mining sand 

at two locations on North 

Creek and one off the southern 

tip of the island just south of 

the cruise ship terminal. 

The Department of Environment 

and Coastal Resources is 

charged with monitoring mining 

operations to prevent damage 

to the environment. 

Diplomat 

named 

governor 

GOVERNOR from page 1 

serious financial experience.” 

“I think he’s an ideal person 

to send to the Turk and Caicos 

Islands, and I think it shows just 

how seriously we take this position, 

and I’m confident he’s going 

to be able to be part of delivering 

a great future for the TCI.” 

Todd will be taking over when 

His Excellency the Gov. Gordon 

Wetherell leaves his post at 

the end of August after serving 

three years, the standard length 

of appointments for governors of 

overseas territories. 

Todd studied history at university 

and joined the Foreign 

and Commonwealth Office in 

1980. In addition to diplomatic 

postings, he has worked in various 

jobs in the FCO in London, 

including three years on the 

FCO Board as finance director 

and five years in Her Majesty’s 

Treasury. 

Todd is married and has three 

children. 

mansion on the south side of 

Providenciales from Worldwide 

Commercial Properties Ltd. in 

2006. The house features a two 

bed/two bath boat house, a caretaker 

cottage, a 6,000-bottle wine 

cellar, two adjoining swimming 

pools with a waterfall, tennis and 

volleyball courts, two boat slips 

and two private beaches, according 

to real estate listings. 

The government said the real 

purchase price was $28 million 

but was reported as only $10 

million. Instead of receiving the 

real stamp duty of $2,730,000, 

the government got only 

$975,000. 

Martin granted judgment 

for the government of another 

$975,000 in unpaid stamp 

duty, plus $282,883.56 interest 

through June 16, against Emerald 

Cay Ltd. and Worldwide 

Commercial Properties Ltd. 

Blixseth and another defendant, 

Andrew Hawes, were never 

served in the case, and the judge 

made no findings against them. 

Blixseth’s lawyer, Michael 

Flynn of Boston, told the fp 

that Blixseth has never denied 

that his company paid $28 million 

for Emerald Cay and only 

paid the stamp duty that was 

required based on documents 

filed by Turks and Caicos Islands 

lawyers for Worldwide 

Commercial Properties Ltd.. 

Flynn said he voluntarily gave 

News briefs 

Off-duty officer charged 

with rape, assault on G. Turk 

The Royal Turks and Caicos 

Islands Police have charged one 

of its own officers with rape and 

assault on Grand Turk while he 

was off duty. 

Williamson Premilien was 

charged with rape and assault 

occasioning actual bodily harm 

in connection with a report 

made to police on June 20. 

Premilien is scheduled to appear 

in the Grand Turk Magistrate’s 

Court on June 29. He is 

now suspended from duty pending 

the outcome of this criminal. 

“This matter will be thoroughly 

investigated by the Criminal 

Investigations Division and, in 

parallel, the Professional Integrity 

Unit,” police said. 

Laurence Harris — lead lawyer 

on the government’s Civil Recovery 

Team — all the original 

documents on the sale. Blixseth’s 

company even offered to 

pay the underpaid stamp duty 

plus interest without going to 

court, Flynn said, but Harris refused 

because the government 

was seeking another $7 million 

in damages. 

“We didn’t do anything wrong,” 

Flynn said, describing Blixseth’s 

company as “an innocent foreign 

purchaser.” Flynn vowed that 

Blixseth would fight “to the highest 

court in London” paying any 

damages for the transactions between 

“the corrupt government 

of Michael Misick and the seller 

Haitian sloop intercepted, 

98 taken into custody 

The police Marine Branch intercepted 

a Haitian sloop June 

17 with 98 illegal immigrants 

aboard. 

The sloop was intercepted at 

3:45 p.m. approximately seven 

miles south of French Cay. 

The sloop and all aboard were 

escorted to South Dock on Providenciales 

where 54 males and 44 

females were turned over to immigration 

authorities. 

On June 18 around 5:20 p.m., 

police responded to the report of 

a male body floating in the waters 

near South Dock. The body 

was recovered and taken to the 

morgue for examination. 

Police are investigating to determine 

if the person may have 

been associated with the sloop 

that was brought in. 

The investigation is continuing 

and further attempts are being 

made to identify the deceased. 

Man bitten by shark while 

spearfishing near French Cay 

A Haitian resident from 

Providenciales suffered serious 

wounds after being bitten by a 

shark while spearfishing in the 

waters around French Cay. 

A shark took a large bite out 

of 35-year-old Cefor Lewis’ right 

mid calf while he and brother Joeslyn-Pierre 

Lewis were fishing 

with spears between Providenciales 

and French Cay on June 19, 

according to hospital officials. 

Lewis suffered considerable 

blood loss during the boat journey 

back to South Dock, where 

he was met by an ambulance 

fp 

of the property.” 

The judge said the issue of 

damages will be argued in subsequent 

court proceedings. 

“We are determined to crack 

down hard on cases like this,” 

said Attorney General Huw 

Shepheard. “Stamp duty which 

is evaded is a serious loss to the 

government’s budget, and we 

will take steps to recover it where 

we can.” 

“I am also mindful of the 

judge’s comments about the involvement 

of TCI attorneys in 

this scheme of tax evasion. We 

will be considering the judge’s 

words carefully as we reflect on 

what further steps to take,” he 

said. 

and rushed to the Emergency 

Department at Cheshire Hall 

Medical Centre. 

After resuscitating him with 

two units of blood, doctors performed 

surgery immediately to 

save his leg. A second surgery 

was performed June 21. Lewis is 

expected to make a full recovery. 

Tourists injured in scooter 

accident on Leeward Hwy. 

Several tourists riding scooters 

were injured June 17 in an accident 

near Scotiabank on Leeward 

Highway, police said. 

One rider was cut off by a vehicle 

turning onto Cherokee Road, 

so the rider laid the scooter down 

in an attempt to avoid the accident, 

police said. This led to a 

further collision involving the 

other two scooters. 

One injured rider was taken to 

the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre 

for medical treatment of nonlife 

threatening injuries. 

Police arrest suspect in 

burglary in Five Cays 

Police have arrested a male 

suspect in an aggravated burglary 

that occurred at approximately 

3 a.m. June 20 in Five 

Cays. Officers of the Criminal 

Investigation Division are continuing 

their investigation. 

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04 LOCAL 

U.K. agrees to revise 

some reform proposals Elections 


CHANGES from page 1 

gest concession, the parties won 

their fight to preserve the election 

method and number of 

members in the House of Assembly, 

in part because Bellingham 

said he was “adamant” that 

the country not adopt a proportional 

voting system. U.K. voters 

recently decided overwhelmingly 

to keep first past the post voting 

for Parliamentary elections. 

Advisory Council member 

Doreen Quelch-Missick told 

Bellingham in her opening 

statement that most council 

members were in favor of proportional 

voting as proposed, 

saying the current method “has 

lent itself to political pandering; 

it has been nothing, but divisive 

and is vulnerable to manipulation.” 

But she said she was persuaded 

that the proposed system was 

too complicated and could delay 

returning the country to elected 

government. 

The House of Assembly is currently 

made up of 15 members 

elected from single-member 

districts, plus four appointed 

members — one by the governor, 

two by the premier and one 

by the leader of the opposition. 

Constitution advisor Kate Sullivan 

said 15 was enough, and that 

the appointed members should 

be eliminated because they only 

served to increase the majority’s 

membership. 

Bellingham agreed with politicians 

that the number of ministers 

should remain the same at 

19, except that only 10 of them 

will be elected from singlemember 

districts, with five others 

elected at large countrywide. 

Four members would still be 

appointed, but the governor 

would appoint two at his discretion 

and two after consultation 

with the premier and the leader 

of the opposition. No one who 

has unsuccessfully stood for 

election could be appointed, 

and they should be “persons 

representing shades of opinion 

which would not otherwise be 

represented in the House.” 

Bellingham also approved a 

term limit for premier of two 

consecutive four-year terms, 

unless at least one term has expired 

since the office was last 

held. 

Belonger issues 

Sullivan also recommended 

allowing the governor to appoint 

someone other than a 

Belonger as deputy governor, 

who would be head of the public 

service. But Bellingham agreed 

with overwhelming objections 

against allowing a non-Belonger 

to be deputy governor. 

Consultative Forum Chairwoman 

Lillian Misick was 

among those attending the 

meetings who called for a move 

away from the term Belonger, 

suggesting it be changed to citizen. 

Bellingham agreed that it 

be changed, but to Turks and 

Caicos Islander throughout the 

Constitution. 

Sullivan also had recommended 

adding the definition 

of and conditions for being a 

Turks and Caicos Islander to 

the Constitution. Bellingham 

agreed to remove the definition 

but retained the minimum conditions. 

Those conditions require 

that an applicant be a British 

overseas territories citizen or a 

British citizen who has held a 

permanent residence certificate 

for a period of at least five years, 

or who has been a legal resident 

for a period of at least 10 years. 

Applicants also cannot be serving 

a sentence in any country or 

been declared bankrupt in any 

country if the bankruptcy has 

not been discharged. 

Public Service Commission 

Sullivan had recommended 

that the governor be given authority 

to reduce the size of the 

five-member Public Service 

Commission (PSC) to three 

members and to appoint them 

at his discretion after consulting 

with the premier and the 

leader of the opposition. The 

2006 Constitution forces the 

governor to accept one appointment 

each from the premier 

and the leader of the opposition. 

Bellingham decided that 

PSC membership stay at five, 

with the governor making all 

five appointments, including 

the chairman. However, the 

governor would be required to 

consult with the premier on selecting 

one member, the opposition 

leader for one member 

and Civil Service Association 

for one member. And he would 

have to consult with all three 

on the choice of a fifth member. 

Changes would also give the 

governor final say in making 

appointments to public offices 

and in disciplining those officials 

without having to follow 

recommendations of the PSC. 

The 2006 Constitution forces 

him to listen to the PSC unless 

instructed by the Secretary of 

State or Her Majesty. 

Local councils 

One request that was unanimous 

across the smaller islands 

during public consultations 

was the need for local councils 

to deal with local issues. The 

Constitution will soon require 

that an ordinance be passed to 

“provide for the establishment 

and functions of local councils 

to contribute to effective local 

government in the islands.” 

Freedom of Information 

The TCI has never had a 

Freedom of Information Act 

(FOIA), but the 2002 Constitutional 

commission recommended 

one, and both political 

parties renewed that call in September 

in their All-Party Commission 

report on the Constitution 

and election reform. It was 

called for again during public 

consultations. 

Bellingham agreed that the 

Constitution will be amended 

to require an ordinance to 

“provide for a right of access to 

information held by public authorities, 

for the conditions for 

the exercise of that right, and 

for restrictions and exceptions 

to that right in the interests of 

international relations, the security 

of the Islands and the 

United Kingdom, public safety, 

public order, public morality or 

the rights and interest of individuals.” 

Bellingham’s Constitution decisions 

On the electoral system, I recognise 

that many people share 

our concerns about the transactional 

politics which have existed 

in TCI for many years. But 

I also understand the political 

parties preference for the first 

past the post voting system. I 

am willing to drop our proposal 

for a mixed member proportional 

system, and remain with 

the present system where all 

elected members of the House 

of Assembly are elected by the 

first past the post system. 

House membership 

I understand a number of options 

for the membership of the 

House have been discussed. I 

consider that 10 constituency 

members, 5 “at large” or “territory 

wide” members and 4 appointed 

members would be the 

best arrangement. I also want 

to see the Electoral Boundary 

Commission as drafted by my 

officials. 

Term limits 

On term limits, I would like to 

include a provision along the 

lines of that in the Cayman Constitution 

so that the Governor 

shall not appoint as Premier a 

person who has held office as 

Premier during two consecutive 

Parliamentary terms, unless 

at least one Parliamentary term 

has expired since he/she held 

Islands. They deserve a great future.” 

Bellingham said there was a 

sense of suspicion that the meetings 

arranged by the Foreign and 

Commonwealth Office (FCO) 

were a sham and that nothing 

would be accomplished, but he 

believes the outcome should dispel 

that thought. 

Both party leaders believe they 

got some good results along with 

disappointments. 

“I thought the meetings went 

as well as could have been expected 

in the circumstances,” 

said Clayton Green, leader of 

the Progressive National Party. 

“I think we did not come back 

empty handed. Having said that, 

I thought on some key issues the 

British administration could 

have given more than they gave 

and in other cases they did not 

have to go where they went.” 

“One thing I was really annoyed 

by was the fact that without 

it being in Kate Sullivan’s 

recommendations on the second 

day of the discussion we heard 

the minister wished to see term 

limits for the premier. That came 

out of left field, and to this day 

the U.K. administration, members 

of the FCO have not been 

able to present any argument as 

to why that should be the case.” 

People’s Democratic Movement 

Leader Doug Parnell said 

his team had a few disappointments 

but for the most part he 

was pleased with the outcome. 

“Well, I’ll never be satisfied 

until we can achieve the type of 

self determination for our people 

that would provide every man 

and woman who call themselves 

office. 

Governor’s powers 

On the Governor’s powers, I 

firmly believe reserved powers 

should be increased in order 

to ensure the Constitution is 

sufficiently robust, to guard 

against a return to the situation 

that led to the Commission of 

Inquiry. Any decision to use 

such reserve powers would not 

be taken lightly. However, I am 

willing to accept the amendments 

agreed with my officials 

to require the Governor to 

consult the Secretary of State 

before exercising many of these 

powers, thus providing a check 

on the Governor in the exercise 

of his functions. 

Governor accountable 

As a number of concerns 

have been raised about this 

throughout the consultation 

process, I would like to reiterate 

that the Governor is not 

above the law. With extremely 

limited and specific exceptions, 

the Governor can be held to 

account for his or her actions in 

the courts like any other public 

official, which reflects the position 

in other OTs. 

Belongership 

On Belongership, I accept the 

request to remove the provisions 

that we had taken from 

a Turks and Caicos Islander full 

and complete satisfaction of 

what’s in our own Constitution; 

however, I must say that given the 

point where we started from in 

the draft, and certainly coming 

out of the recent history where 

the constitution was suspended 

and the legislature disbanded, I 

must say I think we have made 

some great strides in these direct 

talks with U.K. ministers.” 

Parnell didn’t support the premier’s 

term limit, but he said it 

was not a “deal breaker.” However, 

he was not pleased that the 

absolute right to a jury trial was 

stricken from the Constitution. 

“I must say I was disappointed 

that I did not get the type of 

support that I was expecting to 

get from other delegates on that 

provision, so I’m very, very disappointed 

in that, that’s a very 

sad thing for me to report,” Parnell 

said. 

Consultative Forum Chairwoman 

Lillian Misick has been 

at odds with the party leaders, 

criticizing them for refusing to 

take part in consultations and 

for their support of protests and 

marches. But she was pleased 


the immigration ordinance 

on Belongership by right. I am 

pleased that we have agreed 

on the inclusion in the Constitution 

of the minimum conditions 

for the grant of Belongership. 

Turks and Caicos Islander 

I welcome the agreement 

that the term Belonger should 

be replaced with Turks and Caicos 

Islander. 

Deputy governor 

On the Deputy Governor, 

I agree that the Constitution 

should confirm that the Deputy 

Governor should be a Turks and 

Caicos Islander. 

Trial by jury 

On the issue of trial by jury, I 

am not prepared to change the 

draft Constitution. I would like 

to reiterate that trial by jury is 

not being abolished. The relevant 

ordinance merely provides 

flexibility where it appears to 

the presiding judge that trial by 

jury would not meet the interests 

of justice. There is a similar 

provision in UK law. 

Preamble 

I can accept the new preamble 

which clearly affirms TCI’s 

religious beliefs. 

Source: Foreign and Commonwealth Office 

Compromises please most delegates 

Delegates from page 1 

New preamble to Constitution 

The people of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a God-fearing 

people with convictions based on sound Christian culture, values 

and principles, tolerant of other religions; 

Affirm their intention to: 

▶▶maintain the highest standards of integrity in their daily living; 

▶▶commit to the democratic values of a just and humane society 

pursuing dignity, prosperity, equality, love, justice, peace and 

freedom for all; 

▶▶ensure a vibrant diversified economy, work to provide full employment 

opportunities, and protect their posterity. 

Now, therefore, the following provisions shall have effect as 

the Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands. 

with the outcome of the meetings. 

“I am confident that, despite 

the protests of a vocal minority, 

the vast (silent) majority of our 

people will proudly embrace our 

new Constitution when it comes 

into force in due course,” Misick 

said. 

“I hope this experience will 

help these party leaders see the 

wisdom now of working with the 

forum to meet the other milestones 

that Mr. Bellingham and 

Alan Duncan, minister of state 

for International Development, 

set out for return to home rule. 

Most notable in this respect are 

the efforts underway to return 

our budget to surplus and reform 

our civil service.” 

Advisory County member 

Doreen Quelch-Missick said 

she too was happy with the outcome. 

“I feel confident that going 

forward, we will have the right 

Constitution for this time in our 

history. The team at the FCO 

and Minister Bellingham were 

quite receptive to our positions, 

and I would like to express my 

sincere thanks and appreciation 

to the FCO team.”

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f LOCAL 

▶ 05 

Scotiabank Investment Summit bears success 

PIMCO Vice President Kimble Skov, Scotia Private Client Group 

Investment Advisor Kevin O’Sullivan and Arrow Capital CEO 

Jim McGovern 

Two heavyweights in the financial 

industry visited the 

Turks and Caicos Islands last 

week, giving local investors insight 

into the current investment 

market. 

PIMCO Vice President Kimble 

Skov, whose firm manages 

$1.3 trillion in assets worldwide, 

gave TCI investors a bearish 

view of bonds. Arrow Capital 

CEO Jim McGovern explained 

why “hedge fund” are not dirty 

words. Arrow is one of the most 

experienced alternative investment 

fund companies in Canada 

with CAD $1.2 billion in assets 

under management. 

Scotia Private Client Group 

Investment Advisor Kevin 

O’Sullivan invited the two experts 

to an Investment Summit 

he designed to offer clients “more 

information” and confidence in 

investing in the currently volatile 

markets. 

O’Sullivan says he wanted 

to share global market insight 

with SPCG’s TCI resident investors. 

The goal was well achieved, 

thanks to clever presentations 

by McGovern and Skov that put 

often complex financial concepts 

into easily understandable real 

world examples. 

After a rough past two years 

in financial markets, Skov and 

McGovern preached safe investment 

practices that offer longterm 

gains by means of bonds. 

Skov said PIMCO’s outlook, 

based on in-depth industry 

analysis and insight from consultants 

such as Alan Greenspan 

and Gordon Brown, is mixed 

over the next nine months. “We 

are long-term investors,” he said, 

explaining the benefits of safe 

yield bonds. 

McGovern said his firm is 

focused on income generating 

vehicles over the next five years. 

This includes “diversifying like 

crazy,” which he said alternative 

investment funds can be good 

for. 

The one-day summit was held 

at the Regent Palms, closing with 

a roundtable discussion of which 

emerging markets are worth 

keeping an eye on, where the yen 

is going against the dollar and 

what industries they see having a 

positive growth potential. 

O’Sullivan says the feedback 

received from clients was 

very positive, and the firm was 

pleased to bring the experts to 

the TCI. 

Earlier this month the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Wave Ruler made a Regional 

Engagement Visit to Grand Turk. 

Royal ship visits capital 

Grand Turk was given the royal treatment 

this week when a U.K. naval ship 

visited the country’s capital. 

From June 16-20, Royal Fleet Auxiliary 

(RFA) Wave Ruler made a Regional Engagement 

Visit to Grand Turk. This was 

the third time the ship has visited the 

Turks and Caicos Islands, the first being 

in July 2008 to Providenciales. 

During its four-day visit, Wave Ruler 

conducted Humanitarian Aid and Disaster 

Relief visits in order to enhance 

awareness of facilities available on Grand 

Turk, and to assist Wave Ruler in preparing 

to provide future humanitarian aid 

assistance should the island require it. 

The Wave Ruler assisted Grand Turk 

in September 2008 when Hurricane Ike 

caused major damage throughout the 

island. Teams were deployed on various 

tasks, including restoring power to the 

island’s reverse osmosis plant, providing 

temporary roofing and restoring power 

to the health clinic, as well as distributing 

bottled water and food. 

Wave Ruler has previously been stationed 

in the Far East, Persian Gulf and 

in the South Atlantic, supporting the 

Falkland Islands, as well as working in 

territorial waters around the U.K. 

A significant part of the Royal Navy’s 

presence is patrolling the North Atlantic 

and Caribbean. Wave Ruler’s primary 

role is to provide support to the U.K. 

Overseas Territories and strengthen the 

U.K. government’s commitment in the 

region. This role includes providing regional 

support in the event of natural disasters 

such as hurricanes. 

Whilst at sea working in support of local 

defence and police forces, from a host 

of Caribbean nations together with the 

United States Coast Guard, Wave Ruler 

conducts maritime patrols. 

FirstCaribbean adds 

‘CIBC’ to name in 

co-branding move 

As part of a new co-branding exercise, First- 

Caribbean International Bank is adding its 

parent company name to its title. 

On June 20, FCIB announced that it will be 

branded under the CIBC banner by adopting 

the co-branded name of CIBC FirstCaribbean 

International Bank. 

FirstCaribbean’s parent company, CIBC, says 

the goal is for FCIB to be more closely aligned 

to the CIBC brand, while still maintaining the 

FirstCaribbean name and local identity. 

“By joining together the strong branding 

identities of both CIBC and FirstCaribbean, 

CIBC FirstCaribbean represents the proud 

heritage and uniqueness of the Caribbean 

backed by the financial strength of CIBC, 

one of the largest and best capitalized banks 

in Canada,” explained Michael Mansoor, the 

bank’s executive chairman. 

The transition to the new CIBC FirstCaribbean 

identity is expected to be gradual over the 

coming months as the CIBC FirstCaribbean 

brand is introduced to operations across the 

Caribbean region. “The addition of CIBC to 

the FirstCaribbean brand emphasizes CIBC’s 

long-term commitment to the Caribbean region, 

our employees and our clients,” says the 

bank’s CEO John Orr. “Our clients and our 

employees across the Caribbean will continue 

to benefit from the long-term investment that 

CIBC is making in the region that dates back 

to our first branches opened in 1920.” 

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COMMUNITY 


Annual Fools Regatta 


Everyone joined in the Tug O’War. 

whole lotta 

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What’s more fun than a pirate?! 

The 21st Annual Fools Regatta 

proved to be the event of the year. 

Sunny skies and blissful breezes 

made for the perfect day for a 

sailing regatta on Grace Bay, 

and crowds came out in record 

numbers. Hundreds enjoyed 

the Islandcom sponsored event, 

where fun played center stage. 

This year’s event was focused 

on the kids, but it did not stop 

the adults from having loads of 

foolish fun. 

Top Fool: Organizer 

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The fun family event was made 

possible thanks to Islandcom, 

whose CEO Kate Bonner and 

her puppy were on hand to give 

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▶ 07 

National Museum gets big boost 

Plans for a Turks and Caicos National 

Museum on Providenciales got a huge 

lift recently when the museum’s board 

secured 2.6 acres in the Village on Grace 

Bay and a $40,000 check. 

Both generous contributions help 

move the project forward and could result 

in groundbreaking before the end 

of the year for a second national museum. 

The original 

museum is 

On the Web 

▶ ▶ For more 

information or to 

make a donation, 

visit www. 

tcmuseum.org. 

on Grand Turk. 

The building 

design that 

was unveiled in 

March 2010 has 

been reconfigured 

into two 

phases in order to reduce the initial cost 

to begin construction, said architect Jeff 

Lee of JAL Consultants. 

The first phase will be 7,258 square 

feet, including a 3,223-square-foot exhibit 

and display area, plus a museum 

shop and café garden. The second phase 

would increase the total area to 10,058 

square feet. 

The new museum will be able to display 

many of the museum’s artifacts 

which are currently in storage, including 

the Esperanca and Trouvadore shipwrecks, 

the mystery of the Lucayan Indians, 

the coming of the loyalist planters 

and the early years of development. 

As a private organization without 

government funding, the museum depends 

on donations. U.S. citizens and 

U.S.-based companies and foundations 

Free HIV testing will be offered June 

24 at all Scotiabank branches in the 

Turks and Caicos Islands. 

Scotiabank, in partnership with the 

Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership 

(CBMP), will not only open its doors as 

a stand-in clinic 

Friday, but will circulate 

information 

and offer support 

on the disease. 

The clinics will 

be held at Scotia 

Centre Branch on 

Cherokee Road and 

Grace Bay Centre 

Branch in Providenciales, as well as 

Dillon Hall in the Anglican Church on 

Pond Street in Grand Turk. 

Trained personnel from the Ministry 

of Health and Human Services will 

conduct free testing clinics and provide 

counseling services for individuals who 

are tested. 

“Scotiabank is pleased to partner with 

CBMP to help heighten public interest 

in HIV testing,” said Cecil Arnold, new 

The museum will be built in the Village on Grace Bay. 

receive a tax deductions for any contribution 

in support of the museum. 

Jeanette Caribbean, a company of U.S. 

citizen and Belonger Frank Coggins, 

sold two properties totaling 2.6 acres in 

the Village at Grace Bay to the museum 

at heavily discounted prices, said museum 

board member Stan Hartling. 

“The location is perfect as it boasts 

easy access for resort guests but is also 

very close to the local schools and residents 

in the lower bight,” Hartling said. 

Also last week, Fondation Agena donated 

$40,000 toward the museum’s 

country head of Scotiabank (Turks and 

Caicos) Ltd. “Supporting the growing 

program is part of our ongoing commitment 

to raising awareness about HIV/ 

AIDS in the communities where we 

work and live.” 

CBMP, established in 2006, connects 

100 top Caribbean broadcasters to coordinate 

a media response to the HIV pandemic. 

This partnership aims to share 

information and resources between 

broadcasters and expands HIV/AIDSrelated 

programming and public education 

activities across the Caribbean. 

“I congratulate Caribbean media for 

their committed coverage of this important 

HIV prevention initiative now in its 

fourth year,” said Dr. Allyson Leacock, 

executive director of CBMP on HIV/ 

AIDS. “This unique collaboration, conceived 

by the CBMP with media mounting 

a month-long campaign; the exemplary 

support from the private-sector in 

Scotiabank offering its locations as some 

of the testing sites; and the delivery of the 

technical expertise of Voluntary Counseling 

and Testing by the public sector 

JAL Consultants 

building fund, said Kenrick Walters, the 

relationship manager for Bordier Bank 

(TCI) Ltd. who represented the Liechtenstein-based 

non-profit organization 

in the donation. 

Fondation Agena supports deserving 

causes all over the world, and has over 

the years provided substantial support 

in the TCI in education, youth development, 

social services and cultural preservation, 

Walters said. 

The museum is a not-for-profit organization 

and is run as an independent 

company with a Board of Trustees. 

Regional HIV Testing Day: Free tests on June 24 

through Ministries and Departments 

of Health, mobilized by PANCAP, is a 

model of the power of partnership in the 

response to HIV in our region.” 

This HIV/Aids awareness event has 

been dubbed the Regional Testing Day 

Campaign and has grown two-fold since 

its inception three years ago. 

In 2008, the CBMP and Scotiabank, in 

collaboration with regional Ministries of 

Health, introduced the Caribbean’s first 

Regional HIV Testing Day in Barbados. 

In 2010, more than 8,400 people from 

16 countries across the Caribbean were 

tested for HIV at Scotiabank branches 

and other locations. This number was up 

from 2009, when approximately 5,000 

people participated. 

This year’s Regional Testing Day officially 

launched in Kingston, Jamaica, on 

May 27. Approximately 10,000 people 

from across the Caribbean are expected 

to be tested during this year’s campaign. 

According to the Joint United Nations 

Programme on AIDS, there are approximately 

240,000 people in the Caribbean 

living with HIV. 

Youngsters help 

in Red Cross appeal 

The Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross 

held an artistic contest for youngsters that 

allowed them to express their creative side 

and raise awareness for the local charity. 

The competition’s theme was dubbed 

“Together with Humanity: Helping Each 

Other” and was held at the beginning of 

May and open to all TCI schools. Youths 

showcased their thoughtful and unique adaptation 

of the theme in beautifully created 

masterpieces. The Red Cross is pleased to 

announce the winners: 

Under 7 years old 

▶▶1st place: Shakynah Glinton (Enid Capron Primary) 

▶▶2nd place: Lucas Toledo (The Ashcroft School) 

▶▶3rd place: Destiny Taylor (The Ashcroft School) 

8-12 years old 

▶▶1st place: Patral Hanifield (H.J. Robinson High) 

▶▶2nd place: Steven Cenury (Enid Capron Primary) 

▶▶3rd place: Jean Marcell Hess (The Ashcroft School) 

Open 

▶▶1st place: Dacliche Clervil (H.J. Robinson High) 

▶▶2nd place: Makenson Louis & Joel Toussaint (H.J. 

Robinson High) 

▶▶3rd place: Cherline Dablem, Kibwe Cummings & 

Modlin Orange (H.J. Robinson High) 

In recognition of students’ hard work 

and to highlight their efforts to the general 

public, the winning entries will be on 

exhibit in the Providenciales International 

Airport. 

The Red Cross thanked all schools that 

took part, including the Ashcroft School, 

Enid Capron Primary, H.J Robinson High, 

Mills Institute, Richmond Hill Prep, Shining 

Stars Prep and Tender Loving Care Pre- 

School, and judges Elaine Joblin and Betty 

Ludington. 

Meeting Notice 

Red Cross General Meeting 

Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 

28th June 2011, at the Thrift 

Store/Office at 7.00 pm and is open 

to all TCI RC members and those interested 

in joining. 

Apologies to Provo office (redcrossprovo@tciway.tc) 

or 941 8056 

General Meeting 

1. Welcome 

2. Apologies for absence 

3. Overview of Branch programmes 

4. Establish Volunteer Committees: Fundraising, 

First Aid trainers, Disaster Management (first 

responders, restoring family links, psychosocial 

support), Schools/Youth and Thrift store 

5. Preparation for Governing Committee Elections 

6. Any Other Business 

7. Close

▶ 

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Healing Waters Ministries Church 

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Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 

Bambarra Community Centre 

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Sandy Point Community Centre 

Kew Community Centre 

Adelaide Oemler Primary School 

Lighthouse Church 

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Island Guide 

What’s Hot 

and Happening 

Local bands set to rock out 

Music artists will battle it out at telecom’s first 

anniversary celebrations at Turtle Cove 

Islandcom is getting 

ready to rock Providenciales 

on Saturday, June 

25, at its first anniversary 

celebration. 

The free event, which 

starts at 5 p.m. in Turtle 

Cove Marina, will host 

the island’s biggest 

Battle of the Bands featuring 

all-local talent 

while fundraising for 

two special charities. 

Eight local bands are 

set to take the stage and 

battle it out for the coveted 

title of TCI’s favorite 

band. Confirmed to perform are Hoozya Daddy, Lee Forbes and the Force, 

Just Spliff, Bowen Arrow, Keno and Kazz, Tropical Allstars, Kew Band Link and 

Rasta Generation. 

The much anticipated anniversary party will offer more than just entertainment 

for your ears. A great mix of food will be available during the event, including 

Mexican treats from newly re-opened Hey José, grilled delights from 

Caicos Catering, and your favorite local dishes from Hole in the Wall and Karen 

Higgs. 

Beverage bars will also be serving an assortment of soft drinks, beer, wine and 

liquor. Local DJ Liquafox and DJ Phantom will serenade revelers between sets, 

and bands will compete until 10 p.m., when the winning band will be chosen by 

the fans and a selected panel of judges. 

The winner will take home $3,000 and 3G phones with a year of free service. 

Second place will take home $1,000 with six months of free service. The evening’s 

festivities will culminate with a Junkanoo performance by We Funk and 

a special surprise to close the show. 

Admission is free, but a limited number of tables will be available in a VIP area 

near the stage. Complimentary champagne and a fully stocked bar provided by 

The Wine Cellar will be available to those guests who purchase a VIP table. 

All proceeds will go to 

the Provo Children’s Home 

and Ona Glinton Primary 

School to benefit their community 

programs. Businesses 

are also encouraged 

to make donations to these 

great causes during the 

event. 

To learn more 

For more information or to book a VIP 

table, contact 649-432-3566. 

Red & White party postponed 

This week 

 

What’s happening 

Friday, June 24 

▶ POSTPONED: Red & White 

Party 

The TCI Red Cross is postponing the 

Red and White Party, originally schedule 

for Friday, 24th June to Friday, 4th 

November 2011 at the Regent Spa at 

the Regent Palms . 

For more details on any of 

the Red Cross events, contact 

their offices on Providenciales 

at redcrossprovo@tciway.tc 

and 941-8056, and on Grand 

Turk at tciredcross@tciway. 

tc and 946-2761. 

Saturday, June 25 

▶ Middle Caicos’ Crab Festival 

This much anticipated event will be 

Coming up 

Saturday, July 2 

▶ TCSPCA Annual Dog Show 

Turtle Cove Marina from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Planning an event? 

Do you have any news you would 

like to see featured within What’s Hot 

and Happening? Contact the Turks & 

Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association 

(TCHTA) with details of your event or 

listing at 941-5787 or call to find out 

about membership. Only members 

receive free listings within the guide. 

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fun, music and Crabs! 

▶ Battle of the Bands 

Turtle Cove Marina will be the host 

to this exciting event which will crown 

the best local band. Join Islandcom in 

celebrating their One Year Anniversary 

from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come down 

to support your favourite local bands 

while they battle it out for the coveted 

title of TCI’s Favourite Band! 

Food and drinks will be available for 

purchase with all proceeds benefiting 

The Provo Children’s Home in Provo and 

The Ona Glinton Primary School in Grand 

Turk. 

Saturday, July 9 

▶ 2nd Annual “Race for the 

Conch” Eco-Seaswim 

For more information or to register go 

online at www.ecoseaswim.com 

More HAPPENINGS on page 10 

The TCI Red Cross is postponing the 

much anticipated Red and White Party 

which was originally schedule for Friday, 

June 24th in Providenciales. The event will 

now take place on Friday, November 4th 

2011 at the Regent Spa at the Regent Palms . 

The TCI Red Cross would like to extend 

their apologies for any disappointment this 

delay may have caused to any Red Cross members, supporters and sponsors. 

For more information contact Julia Brothwell at (649) 244-0318; JBrothwell@ 

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Havana Club 

Comedy Night 

7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 

Bagatelle Happy 

Hour 5-8pm 

Live DJ at 9pm 

Things to do, places to go 

Farmers market 

at Prestige Place, 

Grace Bay 

Authentic Indian 

Buffet at Marin 

Restaurant at the 

Veranda Resort 

Mojito Mondays 

Somewhere 

Cafe & Lounge 

Tequila Tuesdays 

Somewhere 

Cafe & Lounge 

Music from NaDa, 

cocktails at the 

Regent Palms 


Justspliff live 

Somewhere 

Cafe & Lounge 

Live entertainment 

by Craig Archibold 

Regent Palms 

Havana Club 

Comedy Night 

7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 

Smooth Jazz Night 

Out at the 

Grace Bay Club 

Wine Not 

Wednesdays 

Somewhere Cafe & 

Lounge 

Caribbean BBQ 

Grace Bay Club 

Havana Club 

Comedy Night 

7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 

Janardo Laport live 

7 p.m. at the Regent 

Palms 

David Bowen live 

Somewhere Cafe & 

Lounge 

Mexican Buffet at 

the Veranda 

BBQ Specials 

at Hemmingways 

BBQ at the Plunge 

Regent Palms 

Pub Night 

at Fairways 

Islandcom’s Battle 

of the bands in 

Turtle Cove 

Volleyball 

Tournament at 

Flamingo Bar 9 a.m. 

Caribbean Nights at 

the Somerset 

Feel the Beat Party 

Hearty Zumba Jam 

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▶ 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’s Seafood 

& Steak Night: enjoy 

a special menu of 

succulent steaks and 

fresh seafood dishes. 

Friday’s Wine Down On Fridays: After 

5 p.m. 

Saturday’s Girls night out: Ladies’ 

Martinis half price 

▶ Fairways Bar & Grill 

(at Provo Golf Club) 

946-5833 

Friday Pub Night: Specials include 

Savory Pies, Fish & Chips, traditional 

Roast Beef, Bangers and Mash and Sticky 

Toffee Pudding, all served from 6 p.m. 

Everyday: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

are served daily on the terrace or in the 

air conditioned Club House. Healthy 

daily specials are also available. 

▶ Gansevoort Resort 

941-7555 

Bagatelle Beach Bar & Grill, 7 Days 

a week, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Best Jerked 

Chicken on Island . Fresh conch & fish 

on the Grill. Due to popular demand 

Bagatelle Beach BBQ is now Monday 

through Thursday, 11:30 a.m-5 p.m. 

Friday: Bagatelle Happy Hour 5-8 p.m. 

Half off well drinks. Live DJ from 9 p.m. 

until 1 a.m. 

Saturday: Live DJ from 9 p.m. until 

1 a.m at Bagatelle. Drink specials, 

only $10 at Bagatelle Beach Club. 

Wine down Sundays: 50% off 

select bottles and glasses of wine 

during dinner at Bagatelle. 

▶ Grace Bay Club Resort 

946-5050 

Thursday: Caribbean 

Barbeque $35 per person. 

Parties of six or more $29 and $18 

for children. 

Infiniti Cocktail $10 also on Thursdays 

at the Grace Bay Club. 

Sunday: Smooth Jazz Night Out at the 

Grace Bay Club. 

▶ Ocean Club Resorts 

946-5880 

Sunset Happy Hour Tuesday through 

Sunday, 4-6 p.m. $4 beer, $5 well and $6 

wine. 

Cabana Bar: At the Beach at Ocean 

Club East. 

Seaside Café: At the Beach at Ocean 

Club West. 

Enjoy the option to have a late 

breakfast daily 7 a.m.-noon. 

▶ The Regent Palms 

946-8666 

Wednesday: Enjoy music 

from NaDa. 

Thursday: BBQ at the 

Plunge followed by a live 

concert on the giant screen. 

Starts at 6:30 p.m. 

Friday: Live entertainment 

by Craig Archibold, Classic Caribbean 

and Motown. Starts at 7 p.m.; fine dining 

and open air dancing under the stars, in 

the romantic courtyard. Specializes in 

grilled aged prime cut and seafood. 

Saturday: Live smooth jazz with 

Perry Delancy starting at 7 p.m. 

Sunday: Plunge Bar & Restaurant. 

▶ Seven Stars Resort 

941-7777 

The Deck: Relax and watch the sun 

set over Grace Bay at the resort’s new 

beach bar The Deck, serving a wide 

selection on beverages and a tempting 

tapas style menu. Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. 

daily. 

Saturdays: Live music with NaDa 

from 6-8 p.m. 

▶ The Somerset Resort & O’Soleil 

Restaurant 

946-5900 

Tuesday: Caribbean Nights, O’Soleil 

Restaurant treats you to authentic 

Caribbean theme nights every Tuesday 

on the beach in front of the Somerset 

Resort on Grace Bay. Join us 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. $50 

dinner on the beach, bar specials, 

DJ Cliff and a beach bonfire. 

Thursday: O’Soleil is the 

place to be every Thursday 

evening as you unwind 

and treat yourself to 

our award winning signature 

Mojitos. Two for 

the price of one all night 

specials! From 6-10 p.m. 

Friday: O’So Happy Hour: 

Providenciales’ Friday night 

“hot spot” kick starts with live music in 

the Pearl Bar and Zen Garden. 

Call 946-5900 to make your reservations. 

For more information, go to 

www. thesomerset.com 

▶ Somewhere Café & Lounge 

(Coral Gardens) 

941-8260 

Mondays: Mojito Monday: $5 

Bambara Rum Mojitos 

Tuesdays: Tequila Tuesday: $5 

Cuervo; $7 Patron Margaritas 

Wednesday: Wine Not Wednesdays: 

$6 Wine glass; ½-price select bottles 

Thursday: Local Night: $3 Turks Head 

Beer. Live: JustSpliff 

Friday: Fajita Friday: 10% off Fajitas on 

Menu Live: Sally Greenwood 

Saturday: Suds on Saturday: $4 beer 

all day 

Sunday: Suds on Sunday: $4 beer all 

day Live: David Bowen 

Happy Hour Everyday: one hour 

before sunset to one hour after sunset: 2 

for 1 Beer; $6 wine; $4 Well Drinks 

▶ The Veranda 

Marin Restaurant hosts a 

different Buffet Every Night 

of the Week from 6:30-8:30 

p.m. 

Mondays: Mexican 

Tuesdays: Italian 

Wednesdays: Caribbean 

Thursdays: Chinese 

Fridays: Lebanese 

Saturdays: BBQ 

Sundays: Indian 

 

 

 

 

 

 

▶ Windsong Resort 

Havana Club 

941-7700 

Reminiscent of Old Havana, the 

air-conditioned 50-seat Havana Club 

features exciting U.S. & local talent. 

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 

The Bahamagician is back along with 

Clean Comedian Ron Feingold 

Bring your children to a live magic 

with rope tricks, card 

tricks and ESP along 

with hysterical comedy 

during the Family 

Show (ages 8+) at 7 p.m. 

for only $10 per/person 

or enjoy the Main show 

at 9:30 p.m. for only $ 25 

per/person. 

Sunday 

Sports Night is complimentary and 

welcomes guests to watch college and 

professional sporting events on the 

Havana Club’s 10-foot projection screen 

and 5-foot LED televisions. 

Join Us For Comedy Night! 

ENTERTAINMENT • FINE WINE • 

SPECIALTY COFFEES 

 

at the WINDSONG RESORT

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Puzzles .................. p13 

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

Classifieds ....p14, p15 

Fresh, organic produce from North Caicos to your plate 

Local bakery supports North Caicos farmers by bringing their fresh produce to a market near you 

F 

resh Bakery and the farmers of North Caicos 

have joined forces to bring Providencales 

residents fresh and healthy home grown 

fruits and vegetables at the very first Farmers 

Market. The market, which will be located at 

Prestige Plaza in Grace Bay (across from Casablanca 

Casino), will commence at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. 

this Saturday June 25. 

Fresh Bakery and Bistro has been buying all its produce 

from Green Acre Farm in North Caicos for over 

a year in order to keep their food as natural as possible. 

The local business believes that in order for their products 

to be the best they need to contain the very best ingredients 

and North Caicos farmers offer an amazing 

selection of fresh, organic, home-grown products. The 

bakery bosses decided that they wanted to open the door 

between the North Caicos farmers and the general public 

by hosting a farmers market twice per month, and 

if the public demands, they will host it every Saturday. 

North Caicos is the lushest of all the islands because 

of its abundant rainfall, which makes it a fertile and 

produce-bearing destination. Many farmers have set up 

plentiful farms that not only can sustain their families 

and neighbors but also can generate enough produce to 

feed many more consumers. The farmers require a constant 

purchase cycle in order to benefit monetarily from 

their hard work. The markets goal is to provide support, 

viability, growth and prosperity to the North Caicos 

farming industry, educating customers to eat clean, organic 

and balanced diets and reducing environmental 

footprints by purchasing locally. 

Farmers which will be selling goods this Saturday 

are Many Missick from Green Acre Farm, Casey Hagge 

from Caicos Farm, Nicky Turner from the Goverment 

Farm, Courtney Missick and Delano Handfield 

from Sakaja sauces. 

Health conscious shoppers can find natural and 

organic tomatoes, cucumbers, red/green peppers, bananas, 

hot peppers, corn, cabbage, varieties of sweet 

potatoes, sugar cane, sour sop, passion fruit, plantains, 

eggplants and coconut. Fresh bakery and bistro will 

have a bread tasting among other delicious fresh baked 

delectables available for sale. 

A free kid’s craft corner will be at every market and 

this week children are invited to bring in a light colored 

tee shirt to tie-dye. Customers are also invited to 

dip their own purchased fruits in the Fresh bakery’s 

chocolate fountain with any $10 purchase from the 

Bakery. 

A special thank you to Washington Misick from 

Prestigious Properties who has been an integral part 

in bringing the market to the public. 

This weekend 

Saturday, June 25 at Prestige Plaza from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. 

For more information on the Farmers 

Market contact 649-345-4745 

NEW @ Graceway Gourmet 

▼ Graceway Beef Eater 

Wheat baguette, horseradish sauce, D & W roast beef, caramelized onion, 

provolone tomato and spinach. 

▼ The GG Rueben 

Ciabatta, thousand island dressing, pastrami, coleslaw and swiss cheese. 

▼ Gourmet Mushroom Sandwich 

Ciabatta, boursin cheese, roasted mushroom medley, spinach and tomato. 

▼ Buffalo Chicken Sandwich 

Ciabatta, blue cheese spread, sliced buffalo chicken, pepper jack cheese, tomato, and mixed greens. 

▼ Grilled Chicken Pesto 

Wheat baguette, grilled Chicken, pesto mayo, provolone cheese tomato and mixed greens. 

▼ TC Brie 

Wheat baguette, cranberry spread, D & W smoked turkey, brie, mixed greens and tomato. 

▼ The Gourmet Powerhouse 

Six Grain bread, lemon café hummus, muenster, sliced cucumber, sprouts, tomato and spinach. 

▼ The Graceway Chicken Club 

Hoagie roll, chipotle mayo, chicken breast, bacon, grilled radicchio and tomato. 

▼ The GG Tasty Turkey 

Hoagie Roll, boursin spread, D & W smoked turkey, sliced cucumbers, lettuce and tomato. 

▼ The Caicos Caprese (add Proscuitto) 

Baguette, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh mozzarella, sliced roma tomato, basil pesto. 

▼ The Italiano 

Ciabatta, oil & vinegar, salami, pepperoni, ham, mozzarella, tomato and spinach. 

▼ The Big BLT 

Double Decker sandwich with six grain bread, mayo, bacon, lettuce and tomato. 

This Week at Graceway Gourmet 

Fresh & Gourmet 

Specialty Sandwiches $ 9 .99 

Try one of our always fresh specialty sandwiches, 

featuring the highest quality meats, cheeses and ingredients on one of 

our freshly baked breads. Available daily at the Graceway Gourmet deli. 

Open from 7am-9pm everyday 

Visit the Java Bar for our fresh 

brewed coffee and baked goods 

649.333.5000

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Food safety is everyone’s business: Tips for you 

By TCI Environmental Health Department 

The Environmental Health Department is reminding the public 

about the importance of food safety. Food safety is everyone’s business; 

the health of the TCI rest on the health of the people. Help us 

keep TCI healthy! 

Persons are reminded to do the following when handling food: 

▶ Wash hands before, during and after preparing foods 

▶ Wash hands after smoking, taking out the garbage, and handling 

chemicals Wash dishes properly before and after serving food 

▶ Cook foods thoroughly 

▶ Wash all fruits and vegetables with clean potable water 

▶ Keep hot foods hot (from 60 degrees Celsius & above and cold 

foods cold from 5 degrees Celsius & below) 

▶ Hand sanitizers should only be used after hands have been thoroughly 

washed and dried, they should not be used as substitute for 

hand washing at any time or any place – no exceptions. 


Thaw all foods using one of the following methods: 

▶ Under running water 

▶ In refrigerator 

▶ In a microwave 

▶ As a part of the cooking process 

▶ All foods should be cooled rapidly from 140-74 degrees Fahrenheit 

within 2 hours then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hrs 

All foods should be stored using the following methods: 

▶ Six inches away from the wall and the floor of the facilities 

▶ Away from pest and chemical 

Signs/Symptoms of Food-borne Diseases are: 

▶ Vomiting 

▶ Diarrhea 

▶ Fever 

▶ Chills 

▶ Headaches 

▶ Fatigue/Weakness 

▶ Neurological problems 

If you experience any of these symptoms and suspect a foodborne 

illness you should seek medical attention. 

Be mindful of safe food handling, preparation and storage to prevent foodborne illness. 

Did you know? 

...that certain people have an increased risk for foodborne illness. These “at risk” people 

▶ Pregnant women and newborns 

▶ Older adults 

▶ People with weakened immune systems and chronic illness including diabetes, kidney 

disease, AIDS and some cancer patients. 

...that nearly half of all cases of foodborne illness could be eliminated if people would 

wash their hands more often when preparing and handling food. 

...that nearly half of all cases of foodborne illness could be eliminated if people would 

wash their hands more often when preparing and handling food. 

source: American Dietetic Association


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FUN & GAMES ▶ 13 

Sudoku 

Fill in the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains the 

numbers 1 through 9 

Horoscopes 

Aries (March 21—April 19) 

A change is coming up that will wind up being good 

fortune for you. It might be unexpected, but make sure 

you give it a chance. 

Taurus (April 20—May 20) 

You are not getting what you want out of a 

relationship. You need to decide whether it is still 

worth it. A tough decision might have to be made. 

Gemini (May 21—June 20) 

This summer is going to be fantastic for you. Get 

ready for it. Everything is aligning for you and you are 

going to have a very fun ride. 

Cancer (June 21—July 22) 

It is time to be firm with someone. This person wants 

you to take charge even if they don’t want to admit it 

yet. You know what needs to be done, so it is time to 

step up. 

Leo (July 23—Aug. 22) 

A changed attitude is going to help you 

tremendously. Accept that someone who is trying to 

guide you might actually have the right answers. It is 

time to give their way a try. 

Satori Publishing 2011 

2010 Satori Publishing Puzzle solutions on page 15 

Crossword puzzle 

Virgo (Aug. 23—Sept. 22) 

It’s OK to have a crush on someone, as long as you 

know that’s all it is. Enjoy your time with this person, 

but don’t expect too much. It is time to relax and take 

things as they come. 

Libra (Sept. 23—Oct. 22) 

You were 100-percent right about something, but 

you don’t want to gloat. You know what? It’s OK to 

gloat just a little. You stuck to your guns, and you 

deserve some appreciation. 

Scorpio (Oct. 23—Nov. 21) 

You need to decide if an opportunity that has 

recently come your way is truly what you want. Think 

long term. If you can’t see it a part of your life for years 

to come, it’s OK to turn it down. 

Sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21) 

Take care of yourself. Stay away from anyone who is 

ill. You need to ward off infection and make sure you 

are as healthy as possible. Do something enjoyable to 

relax. Spend sometime by the water if you can. 

Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19) 

You have been working hard for months. It is time to 

take a break. The job will be there when you get back. 

Spend some quiet time with family and really unwind. 

Aquarius (Jan. 20—Feb. 18) 

You don’t have to make an important decision right 

away. Take some time and think about it. Make sure 

you consider all your options before finally deciding. 

Do only what’s right for you. 

Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20) 

The connections you have recently made are 

powerful and good for you. Just don’t over-think 

anything. Let everything move along as it should. It will 

unfold naturally.

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14 CLASSIFIEDS 



Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Culture Education Department 

Public Announcement 

The Department of Education would like to notify the general 

public of the government schools graduation ceremonies for this 

year. 

Friday June 24, 2011 

(House Stable Beach, North Caicos @ 10:00 am) 

Dorris Robinson Primary School 

Adelaide Omeler Primary Schools 

Charles Hubert James Primary School 

Friday June 24, 2011 

(Williams Auditorium, Providenciales @ 5:00 pm) 

Enid Capron Primary School 

Oseta Jolly Primary School 

Ianthe Pratt Primary School 

Providenciales Private Schools GSAT Graduates 

Monday June 27, 2011 

(Williams Auditorium, Providenciales @ 5:00 pm) 

Clement Howell High School 

Tuesday June 28, 2011 

(House Stable Beach, North Caicos @ 5:00 pm) 

Raymond Gardiner High School 

Wednesday June 29, 2011 

(Iris Stubbs Primary School, South Caicos @ 10:00 am) 

Iris Stubbs Primary School 

Wednesday June 29, 2011 

(Regatta Village, South Caicos @ 6:30 pm) 

Marjorie Basden High School 

Thursday June 30, 2011 

(Yellow Man & Sons Auditorium, Grand Turk @ 10:00 am) 

Ona Glinton Primary School 

Eliza Simons Primary School 

Thursday June 30, 2011 

(Yellow Man & Sons Auditorium, Grand Turk @ 5:00 pm) 

H.J. Robinson High School 

Saturday July 2nd, 2011 

Turtle Cove Marina From 3pm to 7pm 

FOOD & DRINKS • RAFFLE • KIDS GAMES 

DOG SHOW ARTS & CRAFTS 

2011 

TCSPCA ANNUAL 

DOG SHOW 

DOG SHOW ARTS & CRAFTS 

FOOD & DRINKS • RAFFLE • KIDS GAMES 

All dogs must be on a leash 

For further information call 231 3052 or 941 8846 

CLEANER NEEDED 

Local Law firm is seeking to 

hire a cleaner to work 3 days 

a week to clean office space. 

Interested applicants please call 

(649) 941-4500 between the 

hours of 9:00am to 4:30pm 

Salary 

$6.00/hour

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Crossword solution 

Sudoku solution 

CLASSIFIEDS ▶ 15 

JOHN WILLIAMS 

Seeking one domestic 

worker at $5/hr 

Interested applicants please 

contact 649-246-2176 

JOB POSTING 

Position Available 

SALES CLERK NEEDED 

Duties: 

❑ Price and arrange merchandise for display. 

❑ Replenish stock and keep display area orderly. 

❑ Sell merchandise to customers and gives information about 

products and prices. 

❑ Operates a cash register. 

❑ Take inventories. 

❑ Perform simple clerical work. 

❑ Attract potential customers by answering product and service questions; 

suggesting information about the products and services. 

❑ Promote and maintain positive relations with all contacts, customers 

and potential customers. 

❑ Recommend potential products or services to management by 

collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs. 

❑ Contribute to the fulfi llment of department and company objectives 

and goals. 

❑ Perform as a team member in allocating and coordinating the 

work fl ow. 

❑ Comply with all department and company policies and procedures. 

❑ Any other tasks as reasonably assigned from time to time. 

Skills/Qualifications: 

❑ Graduation from high school or equivalent and six months of retail 

experience involving cash handling 

❑ Excellent customer relationship skills 

❑ Ability to work independently and to organize work effectively and 

effi ciently. 

❑ Strong interpersonal, motivational and communication skills. 

WAGES: $1,100.00 PER MONTH 

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION LETTER AND RESUME TO THE 

MANAGER @ tcihrstaff@gmail.com. THE DEADLINE IS JULY 1, 2011. 

SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN 

INTERVIEW BY JULY 4, 2011. 

GARDENERS/labourers WANTED 

Applicants must be able to work outdoors 

performing manual and physical labour. 

They must be able to operate a jackhammer, 

lawn mower and chain saw. They will 

be asked to dig holes, mix and spread top 

soil, cow manure and plant. They must be 

able to speak and communicate in English. 

Starting salary is $5/hr and may be required 

to work on weekends and holidays. 

Please drop off applications at Environmental 

Arts, located in Grace bay (behind 

Lemon cafe) or email to environmentalarts@tciway.tc 

c/o Natalie Zaidan. 

Successful applicants will be notified by 

telephone for an interview. 

2 Kitchen Helpers 

Minimum 2 years experience 

working in a kitchen as 

dishwasher/cleaner and 

prep cook. 

Pay rate is $5/hour. 

Submit resumes at 

the restaurant located 

on beach road in Blue 

Hills, Providenciales 

TCI or call: 

(649) 946-8877 

Computer Telephony System Corporation (CTS) is 

seeking suitably qualifi ed applicants for: 

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 

(Fibre Optic Network) 

Job Summary: 

Tune up, designing, installing, testing and 

maintaining local and wide area Fibre Optic 

Network 

Knowledge Skills & Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED 

Min. 3 years direct experience providing IT 

DNS Fibre Optic Network Admin 

Experience on Energy-Saving Precision PC 

Control Devices 

Working knowledge and experience 

with Windows, Linus, Server/SQL, Micro/ 

Mini Control Devices, remote communication 

protocols 

Excellent communication skills and after 

sales troubleshooting skills 

Closing Date: 08/07/2011 

Salary: Commensurate with experience 

Contact Livu Zins or the Labour Dept. 

Address Applications to: Mr. Livu Zins Unit #3 Town 

Centre Mall, Providenciales. 

Email: info@ctscorp.tc Tel: 649-231.7171 

The Ashcroft School seeks to appoint for September 2011: 

Principal 

Candidates for application to this post must be able to demonstrate the following: 

Successful management of schools within the UK education system; 

Experience of managing a school that operates though a UK Charitable Trust and fully reporting to the Trust; 

Breadth of knowledge of the British National Curriculum and conversancy of strategies and new initiatives in 

curriculum development, in particular the National Primary Strategy (DfEE, UK National Curriculum); 

Proven management experience within an International School environment; 

Successful experience of managing people, resources and budgets within an International School community; 

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to act as ambassador for the School; 

Academic credibility (recognized degree and teaching qualifi cation) and good intellect; 

Leadership skills and ability to motivate and infl uence; 

Experience of and desire to further promote a programme for CPD (Continuing Professional Development); 

Ability to plan strategically, set a vision and translate it into reality; 

Good judgement and the ability to make diffi cult decisions when necessary. 

Candidates must possess the energy and commitment to effectively develop best practice, ultimately striving to 

raise academic standards and pastoral care across the whole school. Candidates must have a desire to promote 

team collaboration and staff development. 

Class Teachers 

Applicants for teaching posts must: 

Hold relevant qualifi cations from a recognized faculty of Education 

Possess knowledge of the British National Curriculum / SATs 

Proven experience with Primary aged children 

Classroom Assistants for Early Years 

Classroom assistants required. Posts are part time (mornings only). 

Applicants for all posts must possess the desire to work collaboratively within a committed and dedicated team. 

Full applications by email or fax must be sent to: 

The Principal, The Ashcroft School Fax: 941-4614 

Email: taschool@tciway.tc

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