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NIB disputes gov’s $10m claim
On the Web
The National Insurance Board says $10
million that the governor wants to force
the board to give to government should be
saved for possible future shortfalls in pension
funds.
In a Jan. 30 statement, the NIB said current
law does not allow it to pay money to
government without verifiable documentation,
and the board disputes the amount
the governor intends to take with passage
of special new legislation.
Since 1992 NIB was supposed to be paying
actual documented medical costs for
death, dismemberment, disability and
worker injuries, but the former elected
government never requested payments.
Regardless, the NIB says it paid $50,000 to
government every year from 1992 to 2009
for those claims.
As a result, the fund for those claims has
accumulated a $20 million surplus.
When government submitted its first
documented request in 2009 for $837,000,
the NIB says government agreed that payment
would satisfy NIB’s total indebted-
Read the NIB’s statement with this
story at fptci.com or in our Public
Documents section.
ness to government dating back to 1992.
His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd says
that claim is a “gross underestimate” of
what NIB should have paid for past actual
costs. An actuary estimated that the
amount owed could be as much as $10
million, which is the amount the governor
says he intends to transfer.
The two-year-old National Insurance
Program that provides most health care
to residents is operating in the red, so the
governor wants to use $10 million from
NIB to offset what the cash-strapped government
has to pay to cover NHIP’s shortfall.
The board said it had offered to discuss
with government other ways NIB
could help financially, and it even of-
NIB continues on page 2
Civil Recovery wins $9.3m
On the Web
Read the judge’s ruling with this
story at fptci.com and in our Public
Documents section.
The Civil Recovery Team has won a $9.3
million judgment for the Turks and Caicos
Islands against the buyer and seller of Emerald
Cay for underpaid stamp duty on the
transaction.
Justice G.W. Martin had awarded the
government a $1.25 million judgment in
June against American billionaire Timothy
Blixseth’s company, Emerald Cay Ltd., and
Gary di Silvestri’s company, Worldwide
Commercial Properties Ltd., for underpaid
stamp duty on the 2006 transaction
of $28 million for the 30,000-square-foot
mansion on the south side of Providenciales.
Martin called the sale “a carefully crafted
scheme of tax evasion,” saying it could
not have happened without lawyers drafting
and backdating documents. The judge
invited the Attorney General to investigate
the actions of lawyers in the case.
On Jan. 30, Chief Justice Edwin Goldsbrough
upheld Martin’s ruling but said
Emerald Cay and Worldwide must also
pay a $7 million penalty for underpaying
stamp duty. The judge tacked on interest
of $571,118 from Nov. 30, for a total of
$9,291,758, but subsequent interest of 6
percent per annum must also be paid.
“We are delighted to have obtained this
judgment, which underlines the commitment
the government has to ensuring
stamp duty is paid, and to pursue those
who do avoid stamp duty,” said Attorney
General Huw Shepheard, whose chambers
along with the Civil Recovery Team
brought the action. “It is another very good
result for the Civil Recovery Team and very
tangible evidence of the progress being
made by them.”
Blixseth’s U.S. lawyer, Michael Flynn of
Boston, could not be reached for comment
at press time, but he has told the fp that
Blixseth was an innocent foreign purchaser
who relied on di Silvestri and his lawyers
to determine how much stamp duty to pay.
Blixseth is suing di Silvestri, Angelica
Morrone, Southaven Ltd. and ITAL Swiss
Investments Ltd., for nearly $10 million
in U.S. District Court in Miami over the
transaction.
Flynn has said that Blixseth is willing
to pay his share of the lawful amount of
stamp duty but that he would fight “to the
highest court in London” paying any other
damages.
Medical milestone opens
door for medical tourism
Macdonald Stubbs took several steps
down the hallway of the Cheshire Hall
Medical Center on Jan. 26 — a small
achievement for the South Caicos native,
but a big step towards sustainable medical
tourism for the country.
Dr. James Bresch and colleagues performed
six surgeries at the Cockburn
Town Medical Centre on Grand Turk
and another three total knee replacements
at the Cheshire Hall Medical Center
on Providenciales last week.
While each surgery lasted only about
an hour, they mark a major milestone
The Civil Service Association and the
Turks and Caicos Islands interim government
have agreed to conduct a comprehensive
review of the civil service system
beginning in April.
In a joint statement Jan. 26, government
CEO Patrick Boyle and CSA President
Dr. Rufus Ewing said they met Jan.
19 to discuss issues affecting civil servants
who have struck several times at the
end of last year in protest of ongoing civil
service reform and other national issues.
“After much negotiation, both parties
were in agreement that a comprehensive
review of the compensation, grading,
performance and reward system should
be undertaken,” the joint statement said.
“Included in this review, will be issues associated
with long service award/gratuity.”
Both sides will work together to develop
the terms of reference for the review
and find experts to help them in the process,
which is expected to begin April 1.
“The results of this review, which is estimated
to conclude in six months, will be
submitted to the CSA and (government),”
having made orthopedic surgery available
to local patients for the first time ever
in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Stubbs was one of nine local residents
who received total knee replacements
during a five-day visit by surgeons and
staff visiting from Chicago. While it was
a long awaited relief for the patients, some
of whom had waited a decade for the procedure,
it was a happy sign for the islands’
economies.
InterHealth Canada, operator of the
knee continues on page 2
CSA, government agree to
review civil service system
the joint statement said. “The Consultative
Forum and Advisory Council will
also be consulted, after which recommendations
will be made to the governor.”
The CSA has been complaining since
last year when the government began a
review of the civil service aimed at reducing
staff costs and improving efficiency.
While the CSA agreed in principal, it has
long complained that government has
not fully engaged the CSA in the reform
process.
The first action by civil servants came
March 24, when a government worker
“sick out” included some firefighters and
forced the Providenciales International
Airport to close for a day.
The CSA, whose members include
about one-third of all 2,100 government
employees, denied any involvement in
that action, but it called for another successful
strike on Nov. 22 and on Nov. 28-
29.
Another weekly strike was avoided
Dec. 6 after the CSA and the interim government
met and agreed to negotiate.
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Labour wants staffing
plans from businesses
The Labour Department is asking
businesses with 10 or more employees
to submit up-to-date staffing
plans by Feb. 29 as required.
The staffing plans should outline
details on key positions and
those held by ex-pat staff, including
where possible succession
plans for suitably qualified Turks
and Caicos Islanders (Belongers)
to fill ex-pat positions within the
tenure of work permits.
“The Labour Department is
playing an integral role in keeping
abreast with employers’ strategic
and human resource planning
process,” the department said in a
Jan. 31 statement.
Medical milestone opens door for medical tourism
knee continued from page 2
two hospital facilities, contracted
the surgeon through Global Med-
Choices, a U.S.-based firm that
offers global health care technology
and health services. Bresch,
who performed the nine surgeries,
said they went tremendously
well, and he was pleased with the
experience.
The visit was part of a larger
plan to bring patients from outside
the country to utilize the
state-of-the-art hospital facilities
for orthopedic surgeries. This is
particularly important for the
Grand Turk facility, which is currently
not used to its maximum
potential. Renting the facilities to
outside firms would create a potential
new revenue stream for the
cash strapped government.
“The project has been in planning
for some considerable time
and has involved not just Inter-
Health and surgeons, Global
MedChoices, but also the (National
Health Insurance Program)
team and (government)
representatives,” said Roger
Cheesman, InterHealth Canada
“Please note that this is important
in our decision making process
when considering applications
for labour clearances. Your
ability to forecast your (human
resource) needs and provide succession
plans will go a long way in
developing a process that is mutually
beneficial to both parties.”
A document to help businesses
prepare their plans is available at
www.labour.tc. For further assistance
and information, businesses
should contact Keisha Williams,
Human Resource Officer,
Labour Department, Providenciales
at 649-946-2801, extension
81519/81501.
CEO. “Our thanks go to all who
have contributed to this programme.”
“The ministry congratulates
the management of InterHealth
Canada and will continue to build
on this with the aim of making
the TCI a major medical treatment
centre for overseas clients
and to develop its revenue potential
in health tourism,” said Judith
Campbell, permanent secretary
of Health and Human Services.
GlobalMed Choices CEO Collin
Childress told the fp with its
close proximity to the U.S., the
TCI makes a great location for
such medical tourism.
With the growing cost of health
care in the United States, GlobalMed
Choices specializes in
providing patients and insurance
companies a global network with
improved standard of care at a
significantly reduced costs compared
to U.S. costs.
According to medicaltourism.
com, a total knee replacement
surgery in the United States can
cost up to $50,000. While the representatives
did not reveal how
much the procedure cost in the
TCI, experts say such procedures
SIPT hearing postponed
A sufficiency hearing set for Feb. 3 for former
Turks and Caicos Islands government ministers,
developers, lawyers and others facing corruption
charges has been postponed until March 9.
Chief Justice Edwin Goldsbrough has informed
prosecutors and defendants that a hearing
will be held Feb. 3, but it’s to handle administrative
matters only.
A sufficiency hearing will be held for government
prosecutors to convince a judge that there
is enough evidence to proceed with trials.
Former Deputy Premier Floyd Hall and his
wife, Lisa, are charged with conspiracy to defraud
the government for accepting bribes from
developers. Richard Padgett is charged with
bribery involving the aborted Third Turtle development,
and Jak Civre is charged with bribery
involving the Seven Stars resort.
Floyd Hall’s brother, former government Minister
Jeffrey Hall, and former Ministers Lillian
outside the U.S. can save patients
anywhere from 30-70 percent.
That equates to potential savings
of up to $35,000 for the patient,
while driving new sources of revenue
into the local economy.
“We anticipate bringing down
our own patients (to the TCI) …
helping to generate revenue for
the government,” Childress explained.
The medical tourism
industry worldwide is estimated
to generate $15 billion in revenue,
not including travel and accommodation
costs.
The GlobalMed Choices team
visited the TCI several times over
the past months in order to determine
if the procedures could
be done effectively here. The TCI
is the first Caribbean country
where GlobalMed is looking to
add to their network, and based
on the positive experience, it appears
this will be a fruitful relationship.
With nine successful surgeries
under their belt, Bresch said,
“We proved and validated it can
be done.”
Bresch said the brand new, state
of the art hospital facilities make
the TCI a great spot for the network.
“Also the infrastructure is
a big draw,” explained Dr. Bresch.
“We love it here.”
“The staff was amazing,”
Bresch said of the nurses who assisted
with the procedures. Resident
nurses were required to learn
additional skills in order to offer
proper support to the visiting surgeon.
“The nurses studied hard, and
we were impressed with their enthusiasm
and motivation,” Bresch
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Boyce and Samuel Been are charged with conspiring
with others to defraud the government
by distributing Crown land for profit.
Quentin Hall, who is Floyd and Jeffrey Hall’s
brother, and Earlson Robinson, who is Lillian
Boyce’s brother, are charged with accepting
proceeds from the transactions. Attorney Melbourne
Wilson is charged with money laundering
in those transactions.
Attorney Chal Misick, brother of former Premier
Michael Misick, is charged with laundering
bribes allegedly paid by developers of Dellis Cay
and Joe Grant’s Cay.
Many of the details of the allegations came to
light during a Commission of Inquiry in 2009
that led the U.K. to suspend elected government
in this overseas territory, take control under a
British governor and launch investigations into
allegations of widespread corruption of elected
ministers and others.
said.
Beyond the knee surgeries,
Bresch expects total hip replacements
and spinal surgery to be
other potential options the company
could offer to patients.
As for Stubbs and the other
eight patients who received new
knees, they are all recovering
from their surgeries as well as
being a part of groundbreaking
advances in the country’s medical
industry.
Medical tourism at a glance
In 2011 more than a half a million Americans
traveled outside the U.S. for medical
treatment, a number that is expected to
grow at a 25- 35 percent annual rate.
A medical traveler is defined as anyone
who travels across national borders for
the purpose of receiving medical care, not
including expatriates, tourists in need of
emergency medical care, companions accompanying
medical travelers, or multiple
NIB disputes gov’s $10m claim
NIB from page 1
fered to submit to binding arbitration
to settle the amount
owed from 1992, but the governor
declined both offers.
However, the governor has
said that he has tried to negotiate
with NIB but has been
unable to reach an agreement.
The governor has taken issue
with NIB statements that
he will be taking money from
pensions, even though the
money won’t come from funds
that pay pensions.
NIB conceded in its Jan. 30
statement that pension funds
wouldn’t be affected, but it
pointed out that 99 percent
of its $20 million surplus is
for death, dismemberment
and disability. Only about
$205,000 is set aside for worker
injury claims, according to
NIB.
“There is certainly not $10
million available from the
(worker injury fund) to cover
the costs of this transfer, so the
monies will need to come from
the Death, Disability and Dismemberment
Reserve Fund,”
NIB’s statement said.
Also this year, the governor
announced an amnesty
plan for those in arrears in
NIB contributions, including
millions of dollars the former
appointments that occur over the course of
one trip.
It is estimated that the market size worldwide
is close to $15 billion, not including
patient travel or accommodations.
The top procedures for medical tourists
from the U.S. include cosmetic surgery,
dentistry, orthopedics, reproductive, weight
loss surgery and health screenings.
Source: Patients Beyond Borders
elected government has not
paid for its employees. Those
who pay up by Feb. 29 will not
have to pay huge late penalties,
which was estimated at $11.8
million from government and
up to $4 million for the private
sector.
While the NIB’s $20 million
surplus is earmarked for medical
expenses, it can be transferred
to cover shortages in the
pension fund. NIB says that
$20 million should be kept to
cover the anticipated loss of
money caused by the amnesty
program or any other shortages
in NIB funds.
Eighty-year-old Mac Stubbs was one of nine local residents
who received a total knee replacement from Dr. Bresch
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Five new permanent secretaries’ experience, qualifications
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Susan Malcolm
Susan Malcolm has been assigned
to the Ministry of Environment
and Home Affairs.
She brings to her new role indepth
knowledge of the Turks
and Caicos Islands Government
and the Policies, Procedures
and Guidelines governing the
Public Service, having served
Government for over 36 years in
key strategic positions and having
obtained tangible outputs in
each area.
Ms. Malcolm is well versed in
the area of Organisational Development,
Strategic Planning,
Route Cause Analysis, Process
Re-engineering, Policy Formulation,
Implementation and
Evaluation. She has a proven
track record of making prudent
financial and budgetary decisions
and to effectively manage,
oversee, coach and mentor staff
and delegate authority. She is a
devout advocate for Situational
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
Ms. Malcolm is able to conceptualise,
propose, develop,
implement and evaluate sustainable
projects for TCIG. She can
also assess and utilize financial,
technical and human resources
to ensure maximum outputs,
and is knowledgeable of the
principles of Project Management
to plan and organize work
for special assignments, projects
as well as to meet deadlines.
Ms. Malcolm is currently Permanent
Secretary and Head of
the Public Service Commission
Secretariat/Office of Public Service
Management. She oversees
all Human Resource related
matters affecting the Public Service
and handles grievances as
well as provides recommendations,
supports H.E. the Governor,
the Chief Executive Officer,
Permanent Secretaries and other
staff members on such issues.
She served as Under Secretary
in the Ministry of Health from
2002-07 and acted a number of
times as Permanent Secretary in
the Ministry. She also worked as
Under Secretary in the Ministry
of Natural Resources where she
managed the Department of Environment
and Coastal Resources
and the Coastal Resources
Management Project.
Ms. Malcolm was an Education
Planner in the Ministry of
Education where she helped develop
a 5-year Education Plan
and Education Database Programme
in the 1990s, and also
contributed to the development
and production of the first Social
Studies Book for the TCI.
She also worked as Head of the
Public Service Commission Secretariat;
was a Graduate Teacher
at the H.J. Robinson High
School; and a trained teacher at
the Ona Glinton and Eliza Simons
Primary Schools.
Ms. Malcolm holds a Masters
Degree in Human Resource
Management, a Bachelors Degree
and a Teaching Diploma.
Wesley Clerveaux
Wesley Clerveaux has been
assigned to the Ministry of Government
Support Services.
Mr. Clerveaux is a results oriented,
high-energy, hands-on
professional with a successful
record of accomplishments in
Natural Resource Management,
Fisheries, training and public
relations. He also brings to the
position experience in fiscal
management, legislative development,
strategic planning, policy
formulation, ambassadorial
relations and customer service
with a strong focus on providing
the public, local businesses and
international partners with the
highest quality of service.
Mr. Clerveaux’s major
strengths include strong leadership,
commitment to the principles
of good governance, project
management, resource mobilization,
excellent communication
skills, being a strong team
player, attention to detail, dutiful
respect for compliance in all regulated
environments, supervisory
skills, budget management
and other administrative tasks.
He has a thorough knowledge of
current Government structure,
roles and practices, and a clear
vision to accomplish government
goals.
Mr. Clerveaux has since 2005
been Director of the Department
of Environment and Coastal Resources,
where he oversees the
overall management, planning
and deployment of human and
other resources and coordinates
the review and development of
Strategic Plans for the effective
management of Protected Areas.
Mr. Clerveaux also worked
as Deputy Director and Chief
Conservation Officer, charged
primarily with management
and development of the fisheries
resources and coordinating
implementation of surveillance
systems and the scientific monitoring
programme for fisheries.
In the early stages of his career,
Mr. Clerveaux also worked
as Scientific Officer in the DECR
and Technical Assistant in the
Fisheries Department.
Mr. Clerveaux holds a Masters
degree in Natural Resources
Management, Bachelors degree
in Biological Science and a wide
range of specialized certificates.
Ministry of
Environment and
Home Affairs
Anya Williams
Anya Williams has been assigned
to the Ministry of Finance
and Economics.
Ms. Williams brings to the
position effective management,
communication, leadership and
interpersonal skills; ability to
prepare and present clear and
concise reports; strong presentation
skills; and excellent teamworking
and multi-tasking ability.
She has a successful track
record with completing given
assignments on time, works well
on her own initiative, welcomes
the challenge of problem solving
and is versatile and adaptable.
Ms. Williams has, since 2003,
worked as Budget Director in
the Ministry of Finance where,
among other things she is responsible
for the preparation
of the Government’s annual
budget and the implementation
and monitoring of that budget
through monthly analysis of
revenue and expenditure. She
also oversees the management
of 84 functioning departments’
revenue, expenditure and other
operations; and ensures the effective
utilization of resources
as it relates to investment opportunities,
repositioning of funds
to meet priorities, and program
performance. She is one of the
principal advisors to Government
on all policy and financial
related matters. Ms. Williams
has also worked as Accountant
with Torrin’s Surveys and Intern
with the TCI Financial Control
Unit Office.
Her major accomplishments
include undertaking a successful
operations review of the Government
which led to the cancellation,
review and re-tendering of
services resulting in cost savings
in a one year period of over $80
million in 2008-09. She played
an active role as a Member of the
TCI Tourist Board and through
critical review and renegotiations,
was able to rid the body
of $8 million in debt. She served
as a member of the Ten Year Development
Plan Working Group
and the National Health Insurance
Plan Working Group.
Ms. Williams holds Masters
and Bachelors degrees in
Accounting and an Associate
degree in Law, English and Accounting.
Ministry of
Government
Support Services
Judith Campbell
Judith Campbell has been assigned
to the expanded Ministry
of Health and Education.
She brings to this position 20
years of public service management,
with particular emphasis
on the following competencies;
communication, problem solving,
leadership and vision, resource
management, service delivery
and team building.
She is qualified in Environment
Impact Assessments and
boasts 10 years experience in
reviewing and assessing EIAs
for tourism development projects,
including the EIA for Carnival
Cruise ship port on Grand
Turk and about 50 percent of
the hotels on Providenciales.
Her experience also includes
development and management
of terrestrial and marine parks
which involved preparation of
management plans, cost recovery
and revenue and managing
stakeholder relationships.
Ms. Campbell is currently the
PS in the Ministry of Health and
Human Services where she is responsible
for the management of
the TCI health care system, financial
and performance management,
project development
and business cases, and providing
high quality advice to the
CEO and the Advisory Council.
She also served, between 2006-
2009 as PS in the Ministry of
Natural Resources, where she
provided oversight for the TCI
environment, lands and fisheries.
She also served as Director in
the Department of Environment
and Coastal Resources, providing
strategic direction to staff,
and managing fisheries, national
parks and environment in
general. Prior to that Ms. Campbell
worked as the DECR’s Chief
Scientific Officer responsible for
design and implementation of
resource monitoring plans and
appraisal of development projects
and EIAs. Ms. Campbell
also worked as Director of National
Parks and Biology Teacher
at the Clement Howell High
School.
Ms. Campbell has Masters degrees
in Environmental Law and
Policy and Marine Resource and
Environmental Management,
and a Bachelors degree in Biology.
Ministry of Finance
and Economics
Ministry of Health
and Education
Clara Gardiner
Clara Gardiner has been reassigned
to Ministry of Border
Control and Labour.
Ms. Gardiner first took up the
position as Permanent Secretary
in this Ministry in August
2009. This after a six year stint
as PS in the Ministry of Education,
Youth, Sports and Culture.
Ms. Gardiner had earlier
served for one year, from 2002,
as the Under Secretary in the
Education Ministry.
She worked with the Department
of Education from 1999,
first as Education Officer and
then from early 2002 as acting
Deputy Director. Ms. Gardiner
has also worked as a Graduate
Teacher and Head of Department
at the HJR High School.
Ms. Gardiner brings a long
list of major achievements to
her post. These include joint coordination
for construction of
the National Stadium for hosting
the 2007 CARIFTA Games.
She also worked on development
of the Scholarship Policy
and Scholarship Database System,
and the production of Strategic
and Development Plans
in the Ministry of Education,
Youth, Sports and Culture.
In her current Ministry, Ms.
Gardiner has led its almost
completed Business Plan and
change programme, the coordination
of the Radar Station
Project Working Group (targeted
for a summer 2012 completion),
coordination of the Irregular
Migrant Contingency Plan
Working Group, clearing of
the Permanent Residence Certificate
(PRC) backlog and the
public consultation on Pathway
to Citizenship.
Ms. Gardiner has served on or
is serving on the Higher Education
Advisory Board, the Culture
and Arts Commission, TCI
Community College Board of
Governors, CXC Administrative
and Finance Committee,
National Trust and Immigration
Board.
She holds a Master of Science
Degree in Training and Human
Resource Management, a Bachelor
of Science Degree, a Certificate
in Public Administration
and an international Baccalaureate
Diploma.
Ministry of Border
Control and Labour
P.S. Susan Malcolm P.S. Wesley Clerveaux P.S. Anya Swann Williams P.S. Judith Campbell P.S. Clara Gardiner
Office of Public
Sector Management
(Human Resources,
Information)
Works, Housing and
Utilities
Environment and
District Administration
Home Affairs and
Public Safety
Structure of new Ministries
Finance
Trade, Tourism and
Communications
Former Ministries
Health & Human
Services
Education, Sports,
Youth and Culture
Labour
Border Control

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DFID minister says 2012 elections are uncertain
The U.K. minister of state
for International Development
Alan Duncan has told the Parliament
that it’s still uncertain
that elections will be held in
2012 in the Turks and Caicos
Islands, but he still hopes it can
happen.
Duncan said in a joint statement
Jan. 30 with Foreign
Minister Henry Bellingham
that setbacks have occurred in
achieving a budget surplus by
2012-13, which is one of eight
milestones set by DFID and the
Foreign and Commonwealth
Office for elections.
“Our view remains that the
UK Government will only be
able to set a date for the elections
when the milestones have
been reached,” Duncan said.
“We still hope that they will be
met in time for elections to take
place during 2012.”
Duncan’s statement
Further to the written statement
of the Parliamentary
Under-Secretary of State for
Foreign and Commonwealth
Affairs, Mr Henry Bellingham
of 9 December 2010, [Official
Report, columns 40-41WS,]
setting out milestones that
Ministers judged would have
to be met before elections could
take place in the Turks and Caicos
Islands (TCI), Mr. Bellingham
and I wish to update the
House.
The Department for International
Development and the
Foreign and Commonwealth
Office current jointly assess
progress towards achieving the
milestones to be the following:
Implementation of a new
Turks and Caicos Islands Constitution
Order, in support of
recommendations of the Commission
of Inquiry, which underpins
good governance and sound
public financial management.
A new Constitution Order
was laid before Parliament in
July 2011. In due course it will
be brought into force by the
Governor, after which elections
must take place within 30 days.
Introduction of a number of
new ordinances, including those
making provision for: (i) the
electoral process and regulation
of political parties; (ii) integrity
and accountability in public life;
(iii) public financial management.
A legislative drafting team
is working on numerous Ordinances
(locally enacted laws)
relating to TCI Government
business, including public accountability
and financial
management. Ordinances relating
to elections, conduct of
political parties and the Integrity
Commission are also
all currently being drafted. It
is expected that drafting of a
number of these should be completed
by the end of March.
Establishment of robust and
transparent public financial
management processes to provide
a stable economic environment
and a strengthening of the
Turks and Caicos Islands Government’s
capacity to manage
their public finances.
Expenditure control has been
largely re-established. Consolidated
government financial
statements have been produced
and submitted for audit
for three of the past four years.
Public reports on the state of
the public finances are being issued
quarterly. Rolling 13-week
cashflow forecasts are being
produced. The Finance Ministry
is being restructured to be
more effective in managing the
finances and newly appointed
permanent secretaries will be
firmly held to account for the
sound management of finances
in their ministries.
Implementation of budget
measures to put the Turks and
Caicos Islands Government on
track to achieve a fiscal surplus
in the financial year ending
March 2013
New taxes and fee increases
are expected to boost revenue
by 20% compared to 2010/11,
reaching US$164m in 2011/12.
But expenditure is expected to
be higher than originally forecast
leading to a budget deficit
of US$26.8m, which is considerably
higher than the budgeted
deficit of US$3m. Additional
revenue measures, a reduction
in the size of the public service
and revisions to the National
Health Insurance Plan have
been put in place designed to
bring the budget into surplus in
2012/13.
Implementation of a transparent
and fair process for acquisition
of belongership.
In November the TCI Consultative
Forum launched a territory-wide
consultation on the
options for a new pathway to
Turks and Caicos Islander status.
The consultation process
will finish in February. Initial
reaction has been favourable.
In the meantime, the backlog
of permanent residence applications
has been cleared.
Significant progress with the
civil and criminal processes recommended
by the Commission
of Inquiry, and implementation
of measures to enable these to
continue unimpeded.
To date, over 900 acres of
Crown Land worth approximately
US$150m and US$2m in
cash has been recovered by the
civil recovery team. In December
2011, eleven people, including
four former ministers, appeared
in court to face criminal
charges. They are due to appear
before the Supreme Court in
TCI in early February.
Implementation of a new
Crown land policy.
Key decisions have been taken
on this sensitive issue. A new
policy to manage Crown Land
better in the future was announced
in 2011 after discussion
in the Consultative Forum
and Advisory Council. The
Crown Land Ordinance will be
ready soon.
Substantial progress in the reform
of the public service.
Plans have been drawn up to
reduce the number of ministries
from nine to five by the end of
March. Five new permanent
secretaries have been recruited
by rigorous open competition
and have been appointed on
fixed-term, performance-monitored
contracts. Technical support
to ensure the effectiveness
of the new ministries is under
consideration. A voluntary
severance scheme, which will
reduce numbers in the public
sector by 300-400, is due to be
completed in February.
Summary
Much work has been done by
the TCI Government and by
the TCI public service, with the
support of the United Kingdom
Government. Assistance has
also been provided by the European
Union and Canada. Good
progress is being made thanks
to the commitment and hard
work of the Interim TCI Government
and the people of TCI.
However there is much still to
be done.
Finally, setbacks last year
have adversely affected progress
towards achieving a budget
surplus. Our view remains that
the UK Government will only
be able to set a date for the elections
when the milestones have
been reached. It is not yet certain
when we will be able to say
that all of the milestones have
been met, but the Interim Government,
with UK-financed
technical assistance, is working
hard to achieve them. We still
hope that they will be met in
time for elections to take place
during 2012.
Citizenship meeting disrupted, cancelled
A consultation meeting Jan. 26 on the method for obtaining
status that was organized by Filipino residents was disrupted by
a handful of Turks and Caicos Islanders and was canceled before
it could get started.
“It was unfair to the Filipinos who duly heeded the (Consultative)
Forum’s admonition to register for this meeting and paid
out of their pockets to organize it — just as groups of Turks and
Caicos Islanders have done without any fuss or controversy,”
forum Chairwoman Lillian Misick said in a statement. “And it
was disrespectful to the forum members who signed on to lead
tonight’s discussions — just as other members have done without
any fuss or controversy.”
“For my part, I can only beg our people to consider the source
of their information before acting on it,” she said. “Because,
instead of being proud of what happened tonight, all sensible
Turks and Caicos Islanders should feel nothing but shame. I
know the vast majority of us do.”
Devon Williams, an islander who spoke out at the meeting,
criticized Misick for her statement, saying she was out of touch
with islanders.
“It is quite sad and discouraging that Mrs. Misick is so busy
trying to insult locals that she is unable to find time to come up
with a comprehensive solution to empower Belongers and protect
the indigenous population of these islands for government
debt shackling,” Williams said.
Williams said the group Misick called a “belligerent mob”
included a former speaker of the Legislative Council, a former
deputy chief minister and minister of education, teachers, accountants,
business owners and a major contractor.
On the same night, another consultation meeting was held at
the Gustarvus Lightbourne Center for Turks and Caicos Islanders
that occurred without incident.
The Consultative Forum launched a three-month public consultation
in November to help develop a new policy for obtaining
resident status in the TCI, which is one of the requirements
set by the U.K. for return to elected government.
Requests for meetings with forum members, comments and
other correspondence during the consultation should be e-
mailed to citizenship@gov.tc . The deadline for comments is
Feb. 17.
Have your say
Comments on the resident status process will be accepted
until Feb. 17 by e-mail to citizenship@gov.tc. Explanatory documents
and questionnaires about the process can be found
online at www.gov.tc.
Police briefs
Three accused of attempted murder,
other charges in robbery outside RBC
Three men accused in the Jan. 13 robbery
of security guards outside the Royal
Bank of Canada have been remanded in
custody on multiple charges.
Daniel Been Jr., 22, Odessa Williams, 19,
and Darrison Nash, 20, are charged with
attempted murder, robbery, conspiracy to
rob, carrying firearm with intent to rob,
discharging firearm and discharging ammunition.
They are scheduled to appear March 9
in the Supreme Court on Grand Turk for a
sufficiency hearing.
On Jan. 13, three guards from a local security
company arrived to make a transaction
when they were attacked by two
people wearing masks, police have said.
The robbers fired shots, wounding one
guard and getting away with an undisclosed
amount of money, police said.
Autopsy to be performed on French
tourist found floating in Grace Bay
An autopsy is being performed to determine
the cause of death of a 55-year-old
French tourist found floating in Grace Bay.
The tourist, who had gone snorkeling
aboard a local dive boat, was brought
ashore and taken to the Cheshire Hall
Medical Centre, where he was pronounced
dead.
Man jailed for 28 days for assaulting
police officer
Wayne Tucker was sentenced Jan. 31 to
28 days in prison for assaulting a police
officer and escaping lawful custody on
Grand Turk.
For daily detailed crime reports and other
police information, visit the Royal Turks
and Caicos Islands Police Force website at
www.tcipolice.tc.

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Provo youth hockey team
gets tips from NHL star
A team of young Providenciales hockey
players enjoyed the treat of a lifetime
recently when they were given a training
session by one of Canada’s finest.
The Gansevoort Gators, who play in
the Provo Hockey League (PHL), met
National Hockey League superstar Matt
Bradley as he put the youngsters through
their paces at the Graceway Sports Centre,
just before a game with Grace Bay
Car Rental Owls and Sail Rock Lobsters.
Bradley, a Florida Panthers winger,
was vacationing in the Turks and Caicos
Islands with his family, was invited
to watch the games by Gators co-coach,
Donny Scholar. But Bradley decided to
do more than just sit and view the action.
“Donny is old friend of mine. and
when he said the Gators were playing, I
was delighted to get involved,” Bradley
said. “I had a fantastic afternoon with
the lads, and there is certainly some real
hockey talent here in the TCI.
“For a small country, there is a big
hockey scene here, and what the organizers
of the PHL and sponsors such as
the Gansevoort Hotel have done here is
very impressive. And what really pleased
me was seeing how multi-cultural it is
with youngsters from the TCI, Canada,
America, England, Bahamas and many
other countries all playing together, side
by side and having a great time.
“As a professional hockey player, I am
always glad to help out and do what i can
for the youngsters. I am very lucky to
play hockey for a living, but I remember
well when I was a kid in Canada playing
in junior leagues such as the PHL and
how much fun I used to have. And that
is always my message to children — have
fun. There is so much money and big
business in sport these days and often
the true meaning gets lost.
“My advice to all young players is to
enjoy their sport and have lots of fun. I
wish the Gators and everyone involved
in the PHL success and I look forward to
coming back and seeing their progress
in the future.”
Bradley, whose previous teams include
San Jose Sharks and Washington
Capitals, made a big impression on the
Gators’ starlets.
“Meeting Matt was awesome,” said
six-year-old Zachary Scholar. “He
taught us lots of new tricks, and we had
a great time working with him.”
Bradley’s influence was there for all to
see with the Gators recording a 7-6 victory
over the Lobsters before drawing
6-6 with the Owls.
Louissaint is millionth
Digicel All Pass winner
Jerome Louissaint could not believe
his ears when he received the call announcing
he was Digicel’s lucky one
millionth All Pass customer.
On Jan. 26, Louissaint received a
check for $1,000, a new BlackBerry
Torch and a one-year subscription to
the VIP All Pass plan from Digicel.
“This is an amazing plan, and we
are happy our customers love it,” said
Digicel TCI CEO E. Jay Saunders.
Louissiant, a security officer with
the Security Center on Providenciales,
was overwhelmed with the news and
expressed a sincere thank you to the
management and staff of Digicel for
such an opportunity while highlighting
that all customers have a chance to
win with Digicel.
In May, less than a year after its
fp
June 2010 launch, Digicel celebrated
half a million activations, awarding
its 500,000 All Pass subscriber Lilio
Malbranche with $500 cash, a Black-
Berry Torch and one year free on the
VIP Pass Plan, which is the All Pass
Plan plus unlimited BlackBerry data
service for 24 hours.
“Every day thousands of people are
using our plan,” explained Saunders.
With the All Pass, for $2.50 customers
are granted a 24-hour pass
to unlimited local Digicel to Digicel
calls, 100 minutes to Digicel regional
numbers and 30 minutes to the U.S.,
Canada and U.K. fixed lines.
“For those who have not tried it, and
I can’t think of anyone who hasn’t, we
encourage them to try it,” Saunders
said.
The Gansevoort Gators youth hockey team got some tips from NHL Hockey
star, Matt Bradley.
Gov. Todd visits South Caicos
His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd
made his second official visit to South
Caicos on Jan. 27 with his wife as
guests of District Commissioner Emily
Malcolm.
He met with Malcolm to discuss
important issues on South, as well as
members of the community and its
schools.
The governor attended a public
meeting where he spoke about the
prospects for the Turks and Caicos
Islands in 2012, the milestones for return
to elected government, and his
and government’s priorities.
“I much appreciated the open, lively
and constructive discussion at the
‘town hall meeting’ and the opportunity
to hear citizens views and concerns,”
he said.
At Marjorie Basden High School,
the governor toured the school’s facilities,
made a speech and answered
questions from the students on a range
of issues including the milestones,
schools, taxes and independence.
At Calvary Christian School, children
performed a series of songs for
the governor, and at Iris Stubbs Primary
School he spoke with children
and answered questions.
“I would like to thank the local
school children for greeting me at
the airport, for entertaining me with
their songs and for engaging on issues
of mutual interest,” the governor said.
“When speaking to the school children,
I highlighted that empowerment
is something you can only do for yourself,
for example by study and hard
work. I encouraged the children to
work hard to deliver a positive future
both for themselves and for the TCI.”
The governor also visited the Department
of Environment and Coastal
Resources, the Medical Centre and a
High Point/Caicos Beach development.
“I am committed to maintaining a
close connection with the island, its
community and the individual issues
they face,” said Todd, who has committed
to visit each of the family islands
on a quarterly basis.

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Youth Parliament application deadline is Feb. 13
The Department of Youth Affairs is seeking applicants
for Turks and Caicos Islands Youth Ambassador
and the National Youth Parliament 2012-13.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16-25 and
submit applications no later than Feb. 13.
A new Youth Ambassador will be chosen in March
for a two-year term, said National Youth Director Angela
Musgrove. The selection process is similar to that
of parliamentarians but more stringent.
Former Youth Ambassador Trevon Farrington’s twoyear
term ended in December. While he was ambassador,
he went to London with government and political
leaders in June to meet with Foreign Minister Henry
Bellingham to discuss changes in the Constitution.
“A youth ambassador will be expected to work along
with the department and other regional and international
youth organizations and will be expected to be
committed, articulate and knowledgeable about national
and regional issues affecting young people,” according
to the ambassador application. “She/he must
have a spirit of volunteerism and national pride and
will be expected to coordinate and manage youth related
projects at a national level.”
Ambassador’s role
▶▶
Building up youth participation in society
▶▶
Undertaking peer education and awareness raising
on the Strategic Plan and other youth issues
▶▶
Providing links between youth organizations and
government
Lucky Caribbean Cruisin’ ferry passenger wins big!
One lucky ferry passenger in Caribbean Cruisin’s “Frequent
Traveler Contest” has won a brand new iPad.
The ferry service launched a contest to reward its invaluable
customers who traveled frequently on the ferry
in between Providenciales and North Caicos. The customers
were given an exclusive collectable charm to put
on a bracelet every time they traveled, and the person
who collected all 19 unique charms would win the grand
prize of an Apple iPad or a month of free travel.
The proud winner of an iPad turned out to be Tuton
Williams who lives in North Caicos and uses the TCI
Ferry Service regularly to travel to Provo for work.
“I travel on the TCI Ferry all the time, and this is a
great program that has created a lot of excitement with
other travelers to see who would be the first to collect all
of the 19 unique charms,” Williams said.
“The idea of the program is to secure and encourage
▶▶
Voicing the concerns and ideas of their fellow youth
▶▶
Advocating for youth mainstreaming
▶▶
Sharing best practices in youth development within
and across Commonwealth member countries
▶▶
Provide timely and consistent assistance and feedback
to the Ministry/Department of Youth Affairs for
the effective implementation and periodic review of existing
youth policies/ programs
▶▶
Devise a plan of action in respect of their role in advocacy,
lobbying and mainstreaming for youth development
work
▶▶
Report quarterly on the programs and challenges
facing youth development in their country to relevant
regional bodies
▶▶
Be prepared to region at regional international events
▶▶
Act as conduits for collecting and disseminating information
to and from regional and international bodies
Youth Parliament
The current Youth Parliament will meet Feb. 3 on
Grand Turk for consultation on the process of becoming
a Turks and Caicos Islander.
Implementing a transparent process for obtaining
Permanent Resident Certificates and islander status is
one requirement set by the U.K. for returning government
control to elected officials.
Applicants for the next Youth Parliament will elect
new parliamentarians from among their peers.
“We will shortlist parliamentarians and conduct
interview sessions in early March,” Musgrove said.
the relationship with regular users of the TCI Ferry Service,”
says program manager and partner Algie Misick.
The program is free, and each person signing up gets a
unique Infinity charm bracelet with charm and a membership
card. All that is required is the traveler’s name,
contact number, e-mail address and proof of residency.
Caribbean Cruisin has operated the TCI Ferry between
Provo and North Caicos for seven years. With tens
of thousands of passengers every year, the ferry is the primary
method of transportation between the two islands.
The company also operates a fleet of charter vessels
and offers a Discovery Tour and Treasure Hunt of North
and Middle Caicos, as well personal water craft safari
trips to see the islands by water.
For more information, contact Manager Roger Halliday
at 649-231-4191.
HIV/AIDS 14th annual school debate
Local youth got a chance to
have their say on the ongoing
threat of HIV/AIDS when the
National AIDS Program/HIV
Prevention Unit hosted its 14th
annual HIV/AIDS Inter High
School debate.
Under the theme “Getting to
zero, Community participation
towards Eradication,” six
schools participated at the Felix
Morley Community Center
on Jan. 26th: British West Indies
Collegiate, Champions for
Christ, Helena Jones Robinson
High School, Maranatha High
School, Marjorie Basden High
School and Turks and Caicos Institute
for Professional Studies
(TCIPS) Comprehensive High
School.
The moot debated “Be it resolved:
It is the Community’s
Civic Duty to participate in the
Eradication of HIV.”
This year’s winning school
was the TCIPS Comprehensive
School, followed by Helena
Jones Robinson High in second
place and the Marjorie Basden
High School in third place. The
Best Speaker award went to
Tochukwu Otuonye of the Helena
Jones Robinson High School.
“The National AIDS Program/HIV
Prevention Unit
would like to thank the judges
and time keeper of the debate,
the markers and judges of the
essay and poster competition
for their contribution to making
World AIDS day celebrations a
success, we could not have done
it without you,” said AIDS Coordinator
Aldora Robinson.
“Finally, in reaching the
masses we could not do it without
Radio Turks and Caicos,
WIV and PTV, thank you for
your support, partnership and
commitment to assisting us in
bringing HIV/AIDS awareness
to the TCI. Thanks also to the
listening audience remember,
we each have a responsibility in
reducing the impact of HIV on
our society. Zero tolerance of
discrimination as we get to zero
new infections and zero AIDS
related deaths.”
Other sponsors included Digicel,
LIME, Scotia Bank, Kishco,
AIDS Awareness Foundation,
Circle G food Store, Kiwanis,
A1 Business Machine and the
National Youth Department.
Essay winners
1st Place: Chelsea Stubbs of
B.E.S.T Institute
2nd Place: Davonte Missick of
B.E.S.T Institute
3rd Place: Lanardia Robinson of
Newman’s Preparatory
Poster winners
1st Place: Davis Gardiner of
the Adelaide Oelmar Primary
School
2nd Place: Audrea Stubbs of
the Adelaide Oelmar Primary
School
3rd Place: Jada Ingham of
B.E.S.T. Institute
Want to apply?
Interested persons can download application
forms at www.tciyouthdepartment.com/downloads
or contact the Department of Youth Affairs
at 941-7471 or info@tciyouthdepartment.com.
Deadline is Feb. 13.
“Newly elected parliamentarians will begin their term
of office in early April following their orientation and
training session.”
Those seeking to be member of parliament must:
▶▶
Have excellent public speaking skills
▶▶
Be good in spoken and written English language
▶▶
Have a keen interest in democracy, youth participation
and representation at a local level
▶▶
Be non partisan and open to new ideas and challenges
▶▶
Be computer literate including in Internet, e-mail
and Microsoft applications
▶▶
Be knowledgeable of current affairs
▶▶
Be a current or former member of a local educational
institution
Interested persons can download application forms
at www.tciyouthdepartment.com/downloads or contact
the Department of Youth Affairs at 941-7471 or
info@tciyouthdepartment.com.
The deadline for applications is Feb. 13.
Tuton Williams receives prize from Captain Roger
Halliday.
SAVE THE DATE
Chamber of Commerce
Meeting Notice
Monday, February 6, 6:30 p.m.
at the Windsong Resort.
You are invited to attend the Chamber of
Commerce monthly meeting at The Windsong
Resort in the Lower Bight. Please be adivsed that
the meeting will start at 6:30pm. The topic for this
month is Immigration and Labour issues within the
TCI with the panel from consultative form, labour
office, etc. Please mark your calender to attend the
Chamber meeting.

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Island Guide
What’s Hot
and Happening
Top 5 things to do in February
1
Valentine’s Day Cup
Islanders and tourists are
invited to Middle Caicos on
Feb. 11 to join the Middle
Caicos Sailing Association in
celebrating their annual Model Sailboat
Race. The cultural event promises
to entertain spectators with more
music, more prizes and more fun than
previous years.
The Valentines Day Cup originated
12 years ago with local residents to
help promote and encourage the traditional
Turks and Caicos Islands hand
carved model sailboats.
In addition to the exciting boat
races, this year the event will host a
cookout, live music and loads of prizes
and giveaways. So pack that cooler,
sunscreen and hop on the ferry and
join your community at Bambarra for
a day of history, culture and fun!
For more information, to get involved
as a volunteer or to sponsor a
boat contact middlecaicos.tci@gmail.
com , or call Daniel Forbes at 232-6132
or Sara Kaufman at 231-4884.
2
Super Bowl XLVI
One of the biggest sporting
events in North America will take
place at Lucas Oil Stadium in
Indianapolis, Indiana but many
local establishments will be holding Super
Bowl Parties for Islanders to cheer on their
favorite team!
The Regent Palms will be transforming their
Courtyard into a Super Bowl extravaganza,
complete with a BIG screen, Super Bowl
jackpots, buckets of beer and a tasty tapas
menu. Pregame starts at 5:20pm.
But if you prefer to stay at home to watch the
game it will be broadcast on NBC and kickoff
is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
3
Family Day
Everyone knows you don’t need a
designated day to spend with your family
but Feb. 20 is TCI’s designated Family
Day across the islands.
Make an extra effort on this day to spend time with
your loved ones and to show them how special and important
they are.
Enjoy this family day with some of the following quality
time activities and try to incorporate them into your
life on a regular basis:
▶▶Dining in - Get the entire family involved in cooking
the family dinner together. Create the menu together
and set aside a cooking task for each member of the
family. Not only will everyone feel accomplished but
the meal will taste even more delicious!
▶▶Exercise Together - Take a walk on the beach when it’s
warm, play indoor hopscotch when it’s not. One of the
healthiest things to do as a family is to exercise every
day, regardless of the weather. You don’t have to sign
up for a family boot camp. Just find simple ways to keep
your family active indoors or out. Everyone gets moving
and the time together helps your family bond.
▶▶Play together - This is a great way for families to unwind
from their daily routines and stresses. Whether
you are gather the family together to play your favorite
board game, makes unique crafts or to shoot some
hoops. Make time in your day to enjoy each others company.
▶▶Laugh together - The dog just made himself a bed in
the piles of baby laundry you need to fold. Dinner is supposed
to be on the table in 10 minutes but the meat’s
still frozen. Your youngest just reminded you the school
needs 48 cupcakes first thing in the morning. The only
thing separating your chaotic life from a sitcom is the
laugh track. Bust that stress when you laugh with your
family every day. Tell a knock-knock joke. Start a tickle
fight. Laugh for no reason. Research shows laughter really
is the best medicine. Besides, who doesn’t want to
hear those tiny shrieks of laughter from their favorite
people in the world?
4
Sunday Brunch at
Fairways Bar & Gril
Head down to Fairways Bar
& Grill for a delicious brunch
prepared by Chef Lauren.
Try the scrumptious Eggs Benedict or
maybe the Smoked Salmon Omelette and
Bloody Mary’s are only $3 each before
noon. So bring your family or meet your
friends at Fairway Bar & Grill and start
your Sunday off right.
Brunch served every weekend from 9
a.m. until 2 p.m. Call 946-5833 for reservations.
Go Green
5
It’s a great time to become
more eco-conscious
and to apply
green living strategies
to your everyday life. Remember
to turn off the water while you
are brushing your teeth and turn
off the lights when you leave the
room. Not only will you get into an
eco-friendly routine, those green
habits will save you money on your
water and electric bills.
Don’t forget to bring your reusable
shopping bags when shopping
for groceries and if see any discarded
plastic or garbage at some
of the islands “Beautiful by Nature’
spots make sure you take that extra
effort to dispose of it properly.

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What’s happening
Coming up
February 3
Presented
by
▶▶Kidz Zumba
The Bowen Dance Academy is
hosting a Zumba Fitness class for kids
from grades 2 and up at the Graceway
Sports Centre starting 4:30 - 6 p.m. The
high energy fitness class will show kids
that exercising can be fun!
Bowen Dance Academy students
pay $10 per class and $15 for nonstudents.
Snacks and drinks provided.
All participants are asked to bring a
$3.00 donation for the OOH Uterine
Cancer Alternative Therapy Fund.
February 4
▶▶Yoga with David Bowen
Start the year off right for your mind,
body and soul. Join yoga guru David
Bowen’s yoga classes every Saturday
at the Graceway Sports Centre starting
January from 9.00am to 10.00am. Fee:
$10 per person per session. Location:
large lounge (upstairs). Namaste!
singers, great music, food and ambience.
Performers for this event include
Wendy Hayward on piano, and such
artists as Alan Lenathen and Herbie
Swann, Janardo LaPorte and his saxophone,
as well as the amazing voices
of Cora Malcolm, Candy Barotti, Julian
Garland, David Been, Addison Stoddard,
Cristina Zaccheo, Josie Smith, David
& Shara Bowen, Barbara Johnson,
Brentford Handfield, Marvin Handfield,
Brusnite Jean Louis & Brenice Brown,
Shelby Burant, Patrick Riel, O’Brien
Forbes,Ryesha Higgs & Phoebe Twigg
This is a TCFAF’s membership drive.
For more information contact Barbara
Pankhurst at bstrogatz@aol.com.
▶▶11th Annual Valentine’s Day
Cup in Middle Caicos
▶▶Provo Primary Yard Sale
Stop by the Provo Primary Yard Sale
from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and find
great deals on clothing, household
items, nick nacks and so much more!
Held at Provo Primary School located
behind behind the Graceway Sports
Center. If you would like to rent a table
call Karina 231-7187.
Come and celebrate the day in Middle
Caicos! Learn about this fantastic
traditional sport, try out your skills,
enjoy local cooking! For more information
email middlecaicos@tciway.tc and
visit http://www.middlecaicos.biz .
February 5
▶▶Superbowl XLVI at
The Regent Palms
Attention all Football Fans! The only
place to be for Super Bowl XLVI on Feb.
5th is The Regent Palms! Join us as we
transfer our Courtyard into a Super
Bowl extravaganza, complete with a
BIG screen, Super Bowl jackpots, buckets
of beer and a tasty tapas menu.
Pregame starts at 5:20pm, kick off at
6:20pm. Patriots VS. Giants. See you at
The Regent Palms!
February 4
▶▶Grace Bay Market
Stop by the Grace Bay Market next
Saturday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., and
every second Saturday of the month.
There you will be tempted by an array
of Turks and Caicos arts and crafts,
healthy cuisine and local flora and
you’ll be able to meet the artists and
growers, discuss their work while
purchasing unique handmade items,
knowing that a portion of what you
spend will go to a local charity.
Save the date!
February 11
▶▶TCFAF Hopelessly Romantic II
Another Culinary Competition with
our local chefs, another fantastic evening
of romantic songs from our local
More HAPPENINGS on page 10

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Things to do, places to go
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
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Wine Down after
5 p.m. at Carambola
Grill & Lounge
Live music with
Perry Delancey at
Regent Palms
Happy Hour at
Atlantic Bar & Grill
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Italian Buffet at
The Veranda
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Music from NaDa,
cocktails at the
Regent Palms
Foreign a Fare night
at West Bay Club
Live entertainment
by Craig Archibold
Regent Palms
Grace Bay Market at
Graceway Gourmet
Authentic Indian
Buffet at Marin
Restaurant at the
Veranda Resort
Margarita Monday’s
at Somewhere Cafe
& Lounge
Caribbean Buffet
at The Veranda
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kid’s Zumba at
Graceway Sports
Centre
Provo Primary
Yard Sale
Superbowl
Sunday!
Mexican Buffet at
the Veranda
Cocktail Hour at
Seven Stars Resort
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The Tasting Table at
the Regent Palms
Justice live at
La Brisas
Seafood Night and
live local music
by Corry Forbes
Grace’s Cottage
Italian Night at
Carambola Grill &
Lounge
Happy Hour at
Somewhere Cafe
& Lounge
Theme nights &
specials
Coming up
Continued from page 9
February 18
▶▶
Turks &
Caicos Reef
Fundraiser
Support the
Turks & Caicos
Reef Fund at their fundraiser held at
The Veranda from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Light hors d’ouvres served, silent
auction and a cash bar. Enter to win
the Grand Raffle Prize, a 2 night stay at
Parrot Cay.
Call David Stone 346 3111 for tickets.
Tickets are $30 per person.
March 11
▶▶Daylight savings time
Finally enjoy more of the sunshine
when we spring our clocks forward an
hour.
March 29 - April 1
▶▶2nd Annual Wine Cellar
Annual Fishing & Golf
Tournament
Have fun for a good cause, on the
29th March through 1st April 2012, the
Wine Cellar will be hosting the second
annual “Wine Cellar Golf & Fishing
Tournament”. The fishing tournament
will take place at the Turtle Cove Marina,
where it’s a race for the biggest
catch. Then its on to the Provo Golf
Club where those who sink the most
will come out ahead.
For more information, visit http://
www.wcgft.com
What’s hot and happening
▶▶The Alexandra Resort
946-8200
Mango Reef
Come and take a fresh look
at the tropics.
Specializing in fresh local flavors
and seafood with a selection of
international favorites from our chef is
Florent Sourmont. Now beachfront.
▶▶Bohio Dive Resort
(Grand Turk)
946-2135
Weekly Foreign a Fare night every
Thursday from 6:30 p.m. Each week
different dishes from a different
region in the world.
Previous nights have included: Italian,
Spanish, English, Indian, Chinese,
Moroccan, South African and Thai.
For details, call 946-
2135 or go to www.
bohioresort.com
▶▶Carambola
Grill & Lounge
(at the Airport
Inn Hotel)
946-8122
Tuesday: Italian Night
Wednesday: Chess
Club
Thursday’: Seafood & Steak Night
- Enjoy a special menu of succulent
steaks and fresh seafood dishes.
Friday: Wine Down after 5:00 p.m.
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
Friday: Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. - 8:00
p.m. half price off well drinks and live
DJ from 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Saturday: Live DJ from 9:00 p.m. -
2:00 a.m.
Wine Down Sundays: Weekly 50%
off selected bottles and glasses of
wine during dinner.
▶▶The Regent Palms
946-8666
Enjoy fine dinning and evening
entertainment at Parallel 23 at the
Regent Palms Resort:
Wednesday nights: Live “Easy
Listening” entertainment
with NaDa from 7:00 p.m.
Friday nights: Live with Craig
Archibold: “Classic Caribbean &
Motown” from 7:00 p.m.
Saturday nights: Live
with Perry Delancey:
“Smooth Jazz” music
from 7:00 p.m.
▶▶
Seven Stars
Resort
941-7777
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
Wednesday:
Caribbean
Night
Thursday:
Chinese
Friday:
Mediterranean
Saturday: BBQ Buffet
Sunday: Indian
▶▶West Bay Club
946-8550
Presented
by
Continued from page 9
Thursday: Weekly Foreign a Fare
night from 6:30 p.m.Each week
features dishes from a different
region in the world.
Friday: Happy Hour at the Atlantic
Bar and Grill: From 5:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m., enjoy 2-4-1 drink specials!
▶▶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
Monday: is Seafood Night at
Grace’s Cottage with live local music
by Corry Forbes. Come out and enjoy
and evening under the stars while
you unwind.
▶▶Somewhere Cafe &
Lounge at Coral Gardens
941-8260
Sundays: ‘Suds on
Sunday’ - $4.00 Beer
special all day!
Mondays:
Margarita Mondays
- $5.00 Cuervo
Margaritas on the
Rocks - all day.
Tuesdays: Turks
Head Tuesdays -
$3.00 Turks Head
beers all day.
Fridays: Live music by Sally
Greenwood!
Everyday: Happy Hour: 2 for 1
beers, $4 wells/rails and $6 Sangria/
Wine. One hour before sunset, Two
hours after sunset (during day light
savings
time).
▶▶
Danny Bouys
946-5921
Tuesday: Karaoke from 9pm and
Monster Vodka $7
Wednesday: Fish Fry on the Patio
$15.95 and LIVE Music from 6pm-9pm
followed by DJ UnkleEL from 10pm
Friday: Bowen Arrow LIVE of the
Patio from 9pm
Sunday: Pat Riel LIVE on the Patio
from 7pm-10pm
Have fun!

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Lifestyle
Inside
Puzzles................... p13
Horoscope............ p13
Classifieds..............p15
Falls are preventable: Don’t let them get you down
Independence is something we all
value, especially as we grow older and
health concerns may begin to limit our
activities.
One simple way you can help protect
your independence is by reducing your
risk of slips and falls.
Falling can result in serious consequences,
especially for those who are
age 65 year and older. Injuries such as
hip, wrist and pelvic fractures are common
in this age group and can have a
lasting impact on quality of life.
There are easy things you can do to
help prevent falls. Most falls happen in
the home, so that is the first place to
start taking precautions.
Your physical health is also important.
Talk to a health professional,
such as a chiropractor, about evaluating
your health risks. A few steps of
prevention can help you stay safely on
your feet.
Take this quiz to evaluate your risk
of falling. Answer yes or no.
Your physical health
▶▶
Are you over age 65?
▶▶
Do you take prescription medications?
▶▶
Do you take pills to help you sleep?
▶▶
Have you slipped, tripped or fallen in
the past year?
▶▶
Has it been more than a year since you
had your eyes checked?
▶▶
Has it been more than a year since you
had your hearing checked?
▶▶
Do you ever feel dizzy, lightheaded or
weak?
▶▶
Do you have stiff joints, foot problems
or weak muscles?
▶▶
Do you lose your balance or feel unsteady
when reaching or getting out of a
chair?
▶▶
Are you afraid of falling?
Your activities
▶▶
Do you wear slippers with leather or
cloth soles in the house?
▶▶
Do you reach or climb for things that
are not easily at hand?
▶▶
Do you have a pet such as a cat or dog?
▶▶
Do you rush to get things done?
Your household
▶▶
Does your home have loose rugs, scatter
mats or exposed extension cords?
▶▶
Do you have to walk around furniture
on the way to the bathroom from your bedroom?
▶▶
Are there rooms or hallways in your
home that are not well lit?
▶▶
Are there staircases that are steep or
don’t have handrails?
▶▶
Is the house cluttered?
▶▶
Do you have difficulty getting in or out
of the bathtub or shower?
▶▶
Do you have difficulty getting on or off
the toilet?
If you answered YES to any of these
questions, you have an increased risk
of falling. The more you answered YES,
the greater your risk of falling.
Chiropractic Dr. Craig Zavitz at InterIsland
Medical Clinic is committed
to helping you reduce injury and
disability from falls. He can test your
strength, steadiness and balance and
give you advice on exercise, nutrition
and prevention.
Top tips for preventing falls
▶▶
Reduce clutter and loose rugs in the
home
▶▶
Ensure easy transfers in and out of
the shower or bath
▶▶
Wear supportive, non-slip footwear
▶▶
Have your eyesight and hearing
checked every year
The doctor is in
▶▶
Exercise regularly
▶▶
Have your medications evaluated
▶▶
Have your strength and balance
tested
▶ ▶ Dr. Craig Zavitz will be available for consultations from
Feb.8-15 at InterIsland Medical Services in Grace Bay. To make
an appointment, call 649-941-5252.
Canadian Chiropractic Association
This Week at Graceway Gourmet

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A sweet, homemade and colorful Valentine gift
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with a
fun, recycled and easy to make cards. Not only will
you be giving your old, broken crayons a new lease
on life but also giving a fun and usable gift to that
someone special.
What you’ll need
• Crayon pieces
• Heart-shaped metal cookie or muffin tin
• (our hearts are about 1 1/2 inches across)
• Scrap paper
• Double-sided foam mounting tape
• Scissors
• Colored card stock
• Marker
How to do it
1. Heat the oven to 250°.
2. Fill each mold with crayon pieces and bake until
the crayons melt, about 10 to 15 minutes. Tip: Place a
sheet pan under the crayons to catch any drips.
3. Once they’re cool, remove the hearts from the
molds and smooth any rough edges by rubbing
them on a piece of scrap paper.
4. Use small pieces of foam tape to stick each heart
to a 3-inch circle cut from card stock or use our template,
then add your message.
Ideas for messages
• You color my world
• Valentine, you make my heart melt
• Have a happy Valentine’s Day, for “crayon” out
loud!
Visit www.familyfun.go.com for more fun craft
ideas.
Fun Valentine’s Day Facts
▶▶73% of Valentine Day flowers are bought by men, whereas
women buy only 23% of Valentine flowers.
▶▶The first Valentine’s Day box of chocolates was introduced
by Richard Cadbury in 1868.
▶▶Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent across
the world. After Christmas it’s a single largest seasonal cardsending
occasion.
▶▶Cupid is a symbol of Valentine’s Day. Cupid was associated
with Valentine’s Day because he was the son of Venus, the Roman
god of love and beauty.

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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)
Spend some time with close friends, even if you have
to go out of your way. You are going to need their support
in the near future. Bite your tongue if you disagree
with anyone.
Taurus (April 20—May 20)
If you have been struggling at your job, expect
things to improve. Folks are going to start seeing
things your way very soon. Don’t gloat, though. Just be
glad they changed their minds.
Gemini (May 21—June 20)
You might feel the need to reveal everything to
someone close to you, but it is wisest if you don’t. No
one needs to know everything, and it could come back
to haunt you in the future.
Cancer (June 21—July 22)
You might decide to try something new at work or at
home. Don’t be afraid. Your ideas are good, and they
will be easy to implement.
Leo (July 23—Aug. 22)
Make sure you are communicating clearly right now.
Someone might be getting mixed signals from you,
and it’s only because you have not made yourself clear.
Slow down, and say things in a different way.
2010 Satori Publishing Puzzle solutions on page 15
Crossword puzzle
Virgo (Aug. 23—Sept. 22)
Do your spring cleaning early. Get rid of clutter
around your home and workspace, and tie up any
loose ends. You will feel refreshed, and it will give you
the energy you are going to need.
Libra (Sept. 23—Oct. 22)
If you have been spending money rashly, it is now
time to stop and get a handle on your finances. There
is no time better than the present to seek out a trusted
friend who knows about finances.
Scorpio (Oct. 23—Nov. 21)
Don’t be stingy with your feelings. Someone needs
to know how you really feel. This person is not going to
hurt you, so it is OK to let your guard down. In fact, you
will soon be happy you did.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21)
You need to pay attention to the undercurrents that
are surrounding an important relationship. Trust your
instincts. Do not reveal everything, and be very careful
who you trust right now.
Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19)
You might be up for a fight, but if you reconsider you
will see it really is not worth it. This person who is annoying
you is stuck in their way of thinking and is not
going to change. Don’t waste your time.
Aquarius (Jan. 20.—Feb. 18)
Listen to the ideas of people you are getting close
to again. There is a certain person who honestly only
has your best interests at heart. You need to trust this
person’s ideas.
Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20)
It is important that you keep trusting your instincts.
They have not proved you wrong, and they are not going
to start doing so. Listen to your heart.

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February 13 - 17
MID-TERM adventure CAMP
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Kids 5-12
9-4 Daily and some evenings and weekends!
Field Trips and Excursions, Theme Days, Kayaking, Sailing, Snorkeling, Marine Studies and Local
Ecology, Organic Arts and Crafts, Evening Eco-Tours and Campouts, Caribbean Culture, and
much more.
$45 half day $65 full day Special Multi Day Passes!
AND our super popular X-TREME CAMPS!
Kids 11 years + Featuring SCUBA, Wakeboarding, Skiing & Tubing, Advanced Snorkeling,
Beach Bonfires, Biking, Paddleboarding, Kayaking and more!
Please call Morgan @ 231-KIDS (5437) to reserve a space
Spaces are limited - Email: morgan@gracebayclub.com
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Crossword solution
Sudoku solution
DOMESTIC WORKER
NEEDED
Must be able to work
6 days per week,
Must be trustworthy
and reliable.
Salary: $200 per week
SALTMILLS RESTAURANTS LTD
Is looking for a Kitchen Helper.
Must speak fluent English.
5 year’s min experience.
Able to work weekends,
nights and holidays.
Lift up to 50lbs.
Able to work 6 days per week.
Salary is 5.50$ per hour.
Clean Police Record.
Valid driver’s Permit.
Resumes can be
dropped off Mon-Tues.
Position closes
Jan 31st, 2012.
Seeking Mechanic
General Manager Needed
Duties:
• Manage the day to day operations of a money
services business.
Skills/Qualifi cations:
• Minimum of 5 years experience at a senior level in
a money services company
• Minimum of 2 years commercial banking experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance
• Training, experience and certifi cation in Anti-Money
Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism policies,
procedures and practices
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a
complex product, service and procedures environment
• Demonstrated trustworthiness in managing client
and company funds
Salary is $36,000-$48,000 per annum
Please submit application letter and resume to
tcihrstaff@gmail.com.
DEADLINE: Feb. 17, 2012
Suitable candidates will be contacted
for an interview.
.
Mechanic needed to work in North Caicos
Monday to Saturday.
Must have valid driver’s license and
should have own transportation.
Must speak fluent English.
$5.50 per hour.
Contact Mr. Holton Williams at 946-7358
or Labour Department at 946-4245.
DOMESTIC HELPER REQUIRED
FOR RESIDENCES AT NORTH CAICOS
Experienced, honest and reliable domestic helper required for fulltime
work at residences in North Caicos. Must be willing to work
six days a week. A demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with
excellent communication skills is essential for the position.
Salary is $200 per week.
Belongers only need apply.
Apply to P.O Box, 301
Providencials
Contact by email:
Michel@miloresorts.com
INTELLIGENTSIA LTD is Seeking a Housekeeper
Live in position, must be able to work
6 days per week and sometimes nights.
Must be trustworthy and reliable
Must have experience in housekeeping in large homes
Salary: $200 per week
Contact by email: info@milogroup.com
INTELLIGENTSIA LTD
Seeking a Gardener/
Maintenance Worker
✸ Live in position.
✸ Must be able to work
6 days per week and
sometimes nights.
✸ Must be trustworthy
and reliable.
✸ Must have experience in
Gardening and maintenance.
Salary: $200 per week.
Contact by email:
info@milogroup.com
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
TITLE 60904/128 LEEWARD GOING
THOUGH, PROVIDENCIALES
A 0.62 ACRE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
LOT IN A QUIET SECTION OF LEEWARD
LOCATED JUST OFF PRINCE OF WALES
ROAD ON SEAGULL ALLEY WITH
APPROXIMATELY 100 FT. OF ROAD
FRONTAGE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
OF PELICAN BEACH. POWER AND
WATER SUPPLY AVAILABLE TO LOT LINE.
PROPERTY OF ANTONIA ZENDBIA KEMP
THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE
OFFICES OF TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF,
CHANCERY COURT, 1276 LEEWARD
HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES AT 10:00
A.M. ON FRIDAY MARCH 2, 2012.
FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS PLEASE
CONTACT TWA, MARCELIN, WOLF AT:
tmw@tmwlaw.tc reference “Auction”
or call 649-946-4261
Retail & Interior Design Candidate
Seeking Sales Associate / Interior Design Consultant
- Minimum 5 years Retail Experience
- Preferred Bi-Lingual Candidate
- Extensive experience with “High End Clients”
- MUST work days, evenings, weekends and flexibility to work holidays
- Candidate MUST have own vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Ability to problem solve, work well with co-workers, strong customer service and
retail skills
- Must have strong computer skills including: PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, POS
Software, Quickbooks and internet searches
- Assist with day to day business – banking, paying bills and running errands
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Well groomed and strong social personality
Salary: Based on Experience
Qualified applicants NEED ONLY APPLY
Email CV/ References to: designers_11@hotmail.com

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