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& Vol. 20 , Issue 37 Phone: (649) 332-5615 E-mail: Info@fptci.com November 4, 2010 

TCI Bank must liquidate 

Thousands to be 

affected in process 

ordered by court 

The Supreme Court ordered 

TCI Bank Ltd. into full liquidation 

on Friday, Oct. 29, meaning 

thousands of customers will get 

only pennies on the dollar for 

money they had in the Turks and 

Caicos Islands’ only indigenous 

bank. 

The Financial Services Commission 

closed the bank in April 

and called in provisional liquidators 

after a number of large 

withdrawals were made from 

the bank that was already overburdened 

with non-performing 

loans. 

Recently there was a proposal 

before the court by two Eastern 

Caribbean banks to take over 

TCI Bank that would have given 

all deposit accounts access to up 

to $50,000, saving all money for 

97 percent of TCI Bank’s depositors. 

That offer apparently was not 

enough to stop Justice Richard 

Williams from ordering full liquidation, 

but he has not yet issued 

his written decision in the 

case. 

“The decision to finally close 

TCI Bank will have been a difficult 

one for the court,” government 

CEO Mark Capes, said in 

Imposing property taxes in 

the current real estate depression 

would “break the market,” 

but replacing customs duty with 

a properly designed value added 

tax would be “beautiful for businesses,” 

said local economist 

John Hartley. 

However, making a new tax 

system work requires a “solvent, 

honest government,” Hartley 

told the Chamber of Commerce 

on Nov. 1. “No revenue system 

will work until you fix that 

problem.” 

Hartley spoke to business 

leaders about a study just begun 

by consultants and the interim 

government to examine valued 

added taxes, property taxes and 

excise taxes. 

Some believe these new taxes 

will be heaped onto existing 

taxes, but Hartley said that is 

not what is being proposed or 

likely to happen. 

“It’s wrong to assume that 

some maniacs from Britain will 

come down here and crush us 

Efforts to save the island’s only indigenous bank, which closed in April, fell short. Supreme 

Court Justice Richard Williams has ordered a full liquidation of the bank’s assets. 

Who gets paid? 

Liquidation payout list, in order: 

▶ ▶1. Employees salaries and severance pay 

▶ ▶2. Liquidators fees and expenses 

▶ ▶3. Secured loans, such as NIB $5.5 million 

▶ ▶4. Depositors - all considered equal 

▶ ▶5. Shareholders - only paid when 100 % of depositors money 

is returned 

with overtaxation,” he said. 

“It’s impractical nonsense to 

suggest that this economy can 

have a taxation effort of more 

than about 25 to 30 percent of 

GDP (gross domestic product),” 

he said. 

“The economy is far too dependent 

on a highly mobile expatriate 

community who’ll just 

leave.” 

Hartley said the consultants 

— Paulo dos Santos and Jorge 

Baca — are both reputable economists 

whose recommendations 

aren’t likely to include property 

a statement. Capes is acting governor 

while His Excellency the 

Gov. Gordon Wetherell is traveling 

in the U.K. 

“The court has expressed 

throughout how conscious it 

Economist: Property taxes 

unlikely, VAT better option 

“It’s wrong to 

assume that some 

maniacs from 

Britain will come 

down here and 

crush us with 

overtaxation.” 

John Hartley, economist 

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taxes. 

The consultants are following 

a revenue study by economist 

Alan Roe who said the Turks 

and Caicos Islands need a more 

efficient, sustainable government 

revenue strategy, but that 

property taxes should not be 

imposed now. 

Hartley agreed with Roe’s 

warning against new property 

taxes in a depressed real estate 

market, but he also pointed out 

that the country doesn’t have 

enough data on property for the 

consultants to use in fashioning 

a property tax. 

Hartley said the TCI should 

be using value added tax (VAT), 

which is used in the U.K., because 

it is fair. It taxes people 

as they spend money, meaning 

wealthy people bear a greater 

share of the burden. 

However, he said VAT has to 

include exemptions for basic 

items so as not to be a burden on 

Taxes continues on page 4 

is of the hardship that would 

be caused if the bank had to be 

put into full liquidation. Commercial 

matters of this kind are 

always very complex. The court, 

in its note of the judgement, will 

explain fully the reasons why it 

has had to come to this unfortunate 

conclusion.” 


pulled the plug on the 

bank just moments before an 

agreement was to be reached 

BANK continues on page 4 

Heavy winds and rain are expected 

this weekend as Tomas 

heads for the Turks and Caicos 

Islands as a tropical storm with 

winds between 39 and 73 mph. 

The official forecast from the 

U.S. National Hurricane Center 

at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 predicts that 

Tomas will pass over the country 

sometime Saturday. 

“Residents in the southeast 

Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos 

Islands should now begin 

to make any necessary preparations 

for the storm and should 

continue to closely monitor the 

movement of this storm. Small 

craft operators within the watch 

What 

does it 

mean? 

With the reality of TCI 

Bank moving into formal 

liquidation now official, customers 

and shareholders are 

asking what that reality will 

mean for them. 

While full details are yet to 

be released, Liquidator Anthony 

Kikivarakis told TCI 

Bank customers at a town hall 

meeting in July liquidation 

would probably mean years 

of waiting and only getting 

a percentage of their money 

back. 

The first step, is the beginning 

of a long process of 

selling off assets to offer repayments 

to customers, Kikvarakis 

said in July. 

The first to receive their 

funds would be the laid off 

workers who are still owed 

their severance pay, as well as 

any National Insurance Board 

or National Health Insurance 

Plan contributions associated 

with those payments. 

Next in line would be the 

NIB, which loaned the bank 

$5.5 million shortly before 

Christmas. The loan is a secured 

loan, meaning NIB has 

PROCESS continues on page 4 

Tomas heading for TCI 

areas should remain in port,” 

the Department of Disaster 

Management and Emergencies, 

Ministry of Home Affairs and 

Public Safety said Wednesday. 

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Police cracking down, 

seeking U.K. assistance 

Police say they will continue their increase in 

stop searches of persons and vehicles to stem the 

rise in violent crimes while they make a business 

case for U.K. police assistance. 

Officers are giving up a day off each week for the 

exercise dubbed Operation Alpha 2 to put more 

of them on the streets, said Dave Ryder, assistant 

commissioner of Police Territorial Divisions and 

Operations. 

“Several suspects have been arrested and some 

charged with offences over the last 10 days (since 

Oct. 24), and persons illegally within the TCI have 

also featured in those detained,” he said Nov. 2. 

Total crimes decreased during that 10-day period, 

and most involving theft of property, burglary 

and several assaults mostly of a domestic nature. 

However, a lone woman was robbed of a large 

amount of cash at gunpoint at 9:15 p.m. on Oct. 27 

off Leeward Highway, Ryder said. 

“We remind the public once again, especially 

those in business, try not to carry large amounts of 

cash, especially when alone and during darkness,” 

he said. 

“If you have to carry large amounts of cash, 

please ensure that you are accompanied or use a 

reputable company to assist you, that you frequently 

bank money to maintain low levels of cash if possible 

and that you have a system of working that 

Project 911 officers are once again imploring 

on the public’s support on two of its recent programmes, 

namely displaying business addresses. 

While previous announcements regarding street 

naming and displaying of street addresses have 

been made in the past, constant reminders are being 

given to encourage the public to comply. 

“As you may be aware, legislation was recently 

approved in the Consultative Forum that requires 

all businesses and residences to display their official 

addresses,” Juliette Gooding of Project 911 said 

in a statement. 

Gooding also noted that more support is needed 

especially from the business community. 

“It is unfortunate that the business community 

have not taken the lead in this venture by displaying 

their addresses prior to legislation making it 

unlawful not to do so,” she said. “However, we 

are reminding you at this time to please ensure 

that your company is complying with the section 

of the law which stipulates that failure to display 

the official number as assigned is punishable by 

a fine.” 

Gooding said that the organization is willing to 

help business owners and landlords comply with 

the law. 

“If you do not yet know your official business address, 

please do not hesitate to contact our office so 

that we can confirm that number for you. In addition, 

we can order the numbers for you to ensure 

their compliance with the standard guidelines that 

have been produced, or you may opt to obtain your 

number separately which must comply with the 

minimum standards. 

ensures that the area around your business and 

you and any banks that you may deposit cash at, 

are fully checked before you leave or approach any 

premises while carrying cash. These simple steps 

can prevent you becoming a victim of crime.” 

Ryder said he had completed and delivered the 

business case for assistance from U.K. police officers 

last week and that it has been provided to 

the commissioner of police and acting Gov. Mark 

Capes. 

Operation Alpha 2 will continue indefinitely 

with targeted patrols of various locations and times 

to prevent or disrupt violent crimes, he said. 

“We are trying hard both on the street and in 

the investigative arena to arrest and solve these 

crimes and that hard work will pay off,” said Superintendent 

Ralph Doughty. “We must, however, 

all be vigilant as criminals can plan what they want 

to do, when, where and how they want to commit 

crimes. 

“Keeping one step ahead will only be possible 

if we work with the community to get the intelligence 

that we need,” he said. “Please give us the information, 

anonymously if you wish, that will help 

us take those guns and criminals off the street.” 

Anyone can report information about a crime 

without revealing their identity by calling 

Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477). 

TCI EMS seeking volunteers 

The Turks and Caicos Emergency 

Medical Services is seeking 

qualified people to work in 

its new volunteer programme. 

“We are beginning a recruitment 

campaign for the public 

to participate and train with the 

ambulance service,” said Patrick 

Riel, EMS Paramedic Supervisor/Training 

Officer. 

The service is staffed by 11 

on Providenciales and seven on 

Grand Turk, but they are not all 

full-time, Riel explained. With a 

government-wide hiring freeze, 

he’s looking to bolster the staff 

with volunteers. 

Volunteers must be at least 18, 

in good physical shape, competent 

in written and spoken English, 

and have a clean criminal 

record. Also required is a “C” 

level CPR and First Aid from an 

approved provider. 

The goal is to train volunteers 

to be Emergency Medical Responders 

to perform basic first 

aid skills and CPR, as is often the 

case with many police officers 

and firefighters. 

Then some will train to be 

more advanced Emergency 

Medical Technicians, qualified 

to assess patients’ conditions 

and perform certain emergency 

medical procedures. 

While they won’t be paid, volunteers 

can earn valuable certifications 

and experience that can 

lead to jobs in the field, Riel said. 

Interested candidates should 

provide their resumés and references 

to Riel at the Myrtle Rigby 

Clinic or to the office of the 

Ministry of Health and Human 

Services above Royal Jewels in 

Providenciales. They can also e- 

mail the information to tciems@ 

hotmail.com or call Riel at 244- 

2583. 

“I hope you share in the excitement 

of this new step for the ambulance 

service,” Riel said. “We 

are wholeheartedly committed 

to providing safe, efficient, and 

current pre-hospital care to the 

public.” 

Businesses lacking addresses face fines 

“In the event that your office is located in a complex 

that is owned and managed by a landlord, the 

landlord has responsibility for ensuring the number 

is displayed, and we would ask that you remind 

said landlord of his responsibility.” 

911’s reminder is especially important at this 

time when crime has been on the increase across 

the country. Responses to calls to 911 can be delayed 

if emergency or police services can’t find a 

residence or business. 

Meanwhile, the Street Naming Committee is 

seeking the public’s help in officially naming the 

roundabout in Five Cays that is maintained by 

PPC. 

The guidelines for naming are: 

▶▶ The roundabout cannot have the same name as 

an existing roundabout, historical monument or 

street. 

▶▶ Must be relevant to the Turks and Caicos Islands 

▶▶ Must not be named after a living person 

▶▶ Can be named after an indigenous bird, plant or 

animal 

▶▶ Can be named after a historical event 

▶▶ The decision of the Street Naming Committee 

is final. 

▶▶ You must provide your name and contact to accept 

your suggestion. 

Only persons living in the TCI will be accepted 

You can suggest names on the Internet at www. 

zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BA4CRHK4G. 

The person whose suggestion is chosen by the 

naming committee will be recognized and contacted 

by phone or e-mail. 

 

Letters to the Editor 

Tasers are safe tool 

for self defense 

There seems to be widespread confusion and misunderstanding 

about Taser devices. I believe the public needs 

to know the truth about Tasers. 

A recent U.S. study of Taser use nationwide does suggest that 

Tasers are a safe self defense tool. This study examined 1,000 

cases of Taser use and found that 99.7 percent of them resulted 

in no injuries. 

Criminals are more intimidated by a Taser than a gun because 

they know the person holding the Taser will likely use it 

without hesitation (since the Taser will not kill) and the likely 

outcome is jail for the criminal. 

Tasers are instantly paralyzing and offer little chance for 

escape. Criminals know they will shoot first especially if their 

victim has a gun, simply because the legal ramifications of 

pulling the trigger will cause a police officer or honest citizen 

to hesitate firing. 

When a Taser is deployed, the citizen with the Taser will be 

quick to use the protection it affords (since it will not kill), and 

the villain will not have the capacity to shoot back (or even get 

off the floor, for that matter). 

The facts are: Tasers DO NOT cause deaths. Deaths that 

have been recorded are only associated with the use of a Taser, 

but not the direct cause. 

Tasers simply use a small electrical impulse (less than the 

power of a Christmas tree light bulb). The secret is in the 

frequency of that pulse that interferes with the neuromuscular 

activity and renders the body immobile. Tasers do not contain 

bullets or gunpowder. 

Tasers are safe, even if they are used incorrectly. Officers 

being trained in the use of Tasers are required to be tased 

themselves, with no harm coming to them. Conversely, officers 

trained to use a gun are not likewise required to be shot 

with a bullet before they graduate. 

Of the one million or so Taser uses, only .2 percent ended in 

deaths, Clearly, to compare a Taser with a gun is not reasonable 

or credible. 

If they get in the hands of a criminal, the moment they are 

used, hundreds of confetti scraps are scattered at the site which 

identify the Taser owner to authorities. 

If the Taser is stolen, the dots can be connected back to the 

criminal. 

Criminals cannot buy Taser cartridges, so a stolen Taser 

won’t be useful to him. 

A Taser can only be purchased by a law-abiding citizen after 

a background-police record check. 

A Taser will not operate until the owner is given a safety 

course and then an unlock code. 

If a child were to find a Taser, child protections are built in. 

The only ones left without defense on this island are the law 

abiding citizens trying to protect their families. The honest 

people on this island should be allowed to protect ourselves 

from those who attack our families and homes. 

You can sign the petition online at www.petitiononline. 

com/TASER 

Let your voice be heard. 

Jack Grever 

Five Cays 

Editor’s note: Tasers are a brand of electroshock stun guns 

manufactured by Taser International. 

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04 LOCAL 


Government explains suspension of travel letters 

The government issued the 

following press release Nov. 3 explaining 

the indefinite suspension 

of travel letters on Oct. 28. 

“The Ministry of Border Control 

and Labour wishes to inform 

the public that travel letters have 

been suspended because of serious 

concerns about fraud, forgery 

and abuse, which threatened 

the good order and security of 

the islands. 

“Under TCI laws, no one needs 

a travel letter to enter the islands. 

People from countries which do 

not need a visa, and who are 

seeking to work or reside in the 

TCI, simply need a work permit 

or resident permit. People from 

countries which need a visa 

Supreme Court orders liquidation of TCI Bank 

BANK from page 1 

with new investors to put additional 

capital into the bank 

in order to put it back on solid 

footing. 

FSC Managing Director 

Kevin Higgins told the fp those 

discussions had been going on 

for some time, and that it was 

the responsibility of the commission 

to take the aggressive 

action in order to prevent a run 

on the bank, risking further depositor 

funds. 

The five-year-old institution 

had been suffering for nearly 

two years from mounting unpaid 

loans, which prompted the 

FSC to shut the bank April 9 to 

protect the remaining assets of 

shareholders and depositors. 

The National Insurance 

Board, both a shareholder and 

depositor, had given the bank 

a $5.5 million secured loan less 

than four months before the 

closure. However, the money 

was quickly withdrawn by 

three large depositors just days 

later, causing the bank further 

hardship. 

The government has asked 

the FSC to conduct a review 

of the their oversight of TCI 

Bank and the circumstances 

that lead to the application for 

a court order to place the bank 

in to provisional liquidation. 

The review, which is being conducted 

at board level, is nearing 

completion and will be submitted 

to the governor shortly, according 

to Capes. 

Just one day after the provisional 

closure of the bank, the 

governor announced his intention 

to fast track the introduction 

of a depositor protection 

scheme in the TCI. The Bankers 

Association immediately 

said it was opposed to a hastily 

designed scheme and offered 

alternatives that would do more 

to protect depositors. 

Capes said constructive discussions 

have been ongoing 

with the banking community 

on depositor protection and improving 

the regulatory framework 

for banks in the territory. 

He said those discussion will 

continue with the banks with 

“a view to reaching a conclusion 

that meets the requirements of 

investors and depositors and 

enhances the reputation of, and 

confidence in, the TCI.” 

Discussions have included 

seeking an independent assessment 

of options for establishing 

the most appropriate 

safeguards for depositors and 

ensuring that the supervisory 

framework for banks in the 

TCI is fit for purpose and meets 

international standards, Capes 

explained. 

“Although negotiations are 

still ongoing, I am pleased to 

confirm that the International 

Monetary Fund has agreed to 

provide technical assistance 

early next year,” he said. 

Property taxes 

called unlikely 

What the court-ordered liquidation means for depositors 

PROCESS from page 1 

a charge against the bank for the 

total amount. Fees to the liquidators 

are the next item on the list, 

along with any expenses they 

incurred, including legal fees 

to their local attorney, Clayton 

Greene. 

Bank depositors would then all 

be treated the same and begin to 

receive equal percentage shares 

of any money that is collected 

or recovered by the sale of assets 

by liquidators. Full liquidations 

should obtain a visa, either from 

the Immigration Department or 

from a British Embassy or High 

Commission overseas. The list 

of countries which do not need 

a visa is on www.immigration. 

tc under Permits, Requirements, 

Forms, “Visa Requirements.” 

“Please note that visas have 

not been suspended. Immigration 

Department staff and the 

airlines were instructed on Sunday, 

Oct. 31, that employment 

visas which had been issued in 

the form of a letter prior to the 

suspension should be honoured, 

and the person concerned allowed 

to enter the islands. 

Visas should now be issued 

in the form of endorsements in 

By Paul Coleman 

IBG Vice President of Compliance 

can take anywhere from two to 

10 years, Kikivarakis said. 


said it closed the fiveyear-old 

bank because of mounting 

unpaid loans and an abrupt 

$4 million withdrawal of funds 

by three large, unidentified customers. 

Kikivarakis said in the case 

of a liquidation, all depositors 

would have to file an official 

claim, which would represent 

the amount owed to them. Over 

time as enough funds could 

passports. 

“There has also been a practice 

of obtaining a travel letter when 

someone has to travel while their 

work permit application is pending. 

This was introduced at a 

time when work permits were 

taking an extremely long time to 

process. This is no longer generally 

the case. The Immigration 

Board meets twice a month and, 

once Labour Clearance has been 

obtained and an application with 

all the necessary documents has 

been lodged, it will normally be 

considered by the Board within 

the following month. 

“Our strong advice to employers 

is to ensure that applications 

are lodged at least three months 

In our everyday lives and in 

so many ways we are likely 

to experience an opportunist 

who tries to deceive us and take 

our hard-earned money. 

Deceit and fraud is much more 

subtle than a straightforward robbery 

and so much harder to detect. 

The party involved is likely to appear 

very genuine and in many cases will 

befriend us, encouraging us to drop 

our natural guard when meeting 

strangers. 

This developing interaction with a 

fraudster may build up over a period 

of months without you realizing 

that the person has other reasons 

for befriending you. Fraudsters 

can be very patient if they believe 

the “prize” is worthwhile. 

So what can we do? There are 

be collected, he said a request 

would be made to the judge to 

make payouts to the creditors. 

This could happen on several 

occasions over years. 

Most of the bank’s assets are 

tied up in real estate loans. In the 

current market, selling those assets 

isn’t going to be easy, Kikivarakis 

said, and it would be best if 

they could wait for prices to improve 

in order to get the depositors 

the most money back. However, 

that may take several years. 

Since moving into provisional 

before the worker is needed, or 

three months before expiry of an 

existing permit. 

“If there is a genuine need for 

urgent consideration of a work 

permit application, this can be 

drawn to the Board Secretary’s 

attention so that the Board’s 

consideration can be expedited; 

or in exceptional circumstances 

a Temporary Work Permit can 

be issued under Section 11 of the 

Immigration Ordinance by the 

Director of Immigration. 

“The Ministry is also looking 

urgently at an alternative, secure 

format for a document to confirm 

that an application is pending, 

for people who genuinely 

have an urgent and unavoidable 

How to protect yourself from fraud 

a number of strategies you can put in 

place and think about. 

Remember: If it sounds too good to 

be true, then it probably is too good to 

be true. 

Be wary of: 

▶▶ Pressure on you to act “right away.” 

▶▶ Guarantees of success. No investment 

scheme is 100 percent certain. 

▶▶ Promises of high returns. 

▶▶ Any scheme that requires an upfront 

investment — even if it is a “free 

prize.” 

▶▶ A buyer who wants to overpay you 

for an item and have you send them the 

difference. 

▶▶ Anything that does not have the 

look of a real business. 

▶▶ Something that just doesn’t feel 

right. 

Other strategies you should follow: 

▶▶ Never click on a link inside an e- 

mail to visit a website. Type the address 

into your browser instead. 

liquidation, all assets of the bank 

have been frozen, including all 

customers deposits. All cash 

has been moved out of the local 

branch to other banks on island, 

and all incoming payments have 

been deposited into those accounts. 

When a shareholder asked at 

the July meeting when he might 

see his money again, Kikivarakis 

suggested it was highly unlikely. 

Shareholders come last 

in the case of liquidation, he 

said. This means shareholders 


need to travel while their application 

is under consideration. In 

the meantime, the instruction 

which was issued on Sunday, 

Oct. 31, confirmed that travel 

letters issued for this purpose 

before the suspension should 

also be honoured. 

“The Ministry is committed to 

wholesale reform to ensure that 

the TCI’s immigration system 

works effectively in the interests 

of the travelling public, the economic 

well-being of the islands, 

the good order and security of 

the islands, and global security. 

We welcome all feedback and 

constructive comments from 

across the community to help us 

with this.” 

▶▶ Shred confidential documents instead 

of simply discarding them in the 

trash. 

▶▶ Your bank will never e-mail you or 

call you for your personal information 

or passwords. 

▶▶ Don’t wire money to people you 

don’t know. 

▶▶ Be cautious of job-at-home offers. 

▶▶ Check your bank statements 

regularly for transactions you do not 

recognise. 

Paul Coleman, vice 

president of compliance 

at International 

Banking Group, has 

more than 40 years experience 

in the banking 

industry. He is a professionally 

qualified expert 

in Operational and Business Risk, Internal 

Audit, Anti Money Laundering and 

Regulatory Compliance. 

Taxes from page 1 

the poor, and for small businesses 

unable to keep proper records. 

“It’s simple, it’s efficient and it 

would … tend to collect significant 

amounts of money from the tourist 

industry and tourists in particular, 

rather than the locals,” Hartley said. 

Roe’s report says the current system 

of taxation targets hotels and 

restaurants, financial services and 

real estate, which account for 52.3 

percent of the GDP. VAT could collect 

more taxes indirectly from 

construction, transportation and 

communication, utilities, wholesale 

and retail trade, manufacturing and 

mining, and business services other 

than real estate. 

would receive funds only if 100 

percent of all depositors funds 

were returned. Given the state 

of the banks assets and amount 

of non-performing loans on the 

books — around 40 percent — 

depositors can expect to see only 

a small share of their funds returned, 

leaving nothing for current 

shareholders. 

Customers and shareholders 

affected by the closure can contact 

the liquidators at info@tcibpliquidation.com 

or visit the Web 

site www.tcibpliquidation.com.

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Rose Parade float features tribute to TCI donor 

Turks and Caicos Islander 

Sasha Clare will be remembered 

on a float at the 2011 Rose Parade 

along with 59 other honorees 

who in their deaths gave 

life to others 

through organ, 

eye, and 

tissue donation. 

“I’m so excited 

about 

this event 

and that my 

hero, my 

Sasha Clare Sasha, will 

be there for 

all the world to see him through 

organ donation,” Elaine Brooks- 

Clare told the fp. “Words cannot 

express what I’m feeling right 

now.” 

Life Alliance is sending her 

and a family member to Pasadena, 

California, for the New 

Year’s Rose Parade where Sasha’s 

photo will be on their Donate 

Life Float. 

In 2006, just before starting the 

master’s program at Savannah 

College of Art and Design, Sasha 

was critically injured in a motorbike 

accident. He sustained a 

head injury and was transferred 

via air ambulance from the TCI 

to a hospital in Hollywood, Florida, 

where he was declared brain 

dead. 

“As a mother, I am very proud 

that as an organ donor on Aug. 7, 

2006, Sasha renewed the lives of 

four recipients and gave sight so 

that they now live more productive 

lives.” 

A 75-year-old man got one 

of Sasha’s kidneys, an 11-yearold 

boy the other kidney, and a 

62-year-old man received his liver. 

Michael Mohammed, a Trinidadian, 

living with Sasha’s heart, 

and his younger daughter will be 

accompanying Clare to the event 

in Pasadena. 

Clare stated that “through organ 

donation, my family and I 

have found strength and healing. 

COMMUNITY 

The Donate Life Float will feature a photograph of Sasha Clare, 

who died from injuries sustained in a motorcyle accident. 

… In November 2008, I met the 

gentleman who received Sasha’s 

heart. I was blessed to listen to 

it beating in his chest. It was an 

amazing experience! Knowing 

that Sasha’s heart beats on, having 

his son, Shashano, to remind 

me of him, gives me a great deal 

of peace.” 

Sasha’s death inspired Eleanor 

to petition and work toward getting 

the helmet law passed in the 

TCI in October 2006 to require 

motorcyclists to wear helmets. 

She also had a sign erected at the 

accident site: “Protect your head, 

▶ 

05 

don’t end up dead! Wear your 

helmets. Wear your seat belts.” 

Donate Life’s 60 floragraph 

honorees will honor all donors 

and the everyday dreams they 

make possible through the gift 

of life. 

“We will celebrate the lives of 

each donor during both the creation 

of the donor’s floragraph 

and on New Year’s Day when the 

portraits shine their light on tens 

of millions of Rose Parade spectators 

and television viewers,” said 

Bryan Stewart, chairman of the 

Donate Life float committee. 

Also accompanying Clare to 

the parade will be Sasha’s son, 

Shashano, grandparents, Mr. and 

Mrs. Stanley and Annie Brooks, 

Sorrell (Sasha’s only brother), his 

wife Casey and their two children, 

as well as aunts Charlamae 

and Lodie Brooks and their children. 

The 122nd Rose Parade will 

take place Saturday, Jan. 1, at 11 

a.m. 

Body of Filipino drowning victim flown home 

Public notice 

Tuberculosis case 

isolated incident, 

government says 

The government confirms 

(Nov. 3) that a case 

of tuberculosis has been 

identified on the Turks 

and Caicos Islands. The 

person in question has 

been isolated, and is undergoing 

a full course of 

treatment. 

Tuberculosis is less infectious 

than chicken pox 

and influenza, and the isolation 

should be regarded 

as a preventative measure 

only. Persons who have 

recently been in sustained 

contact with the subject 

are being interviewed by 

Ministry of Health officials 

as a precaution as per 

the recommendations of 

the Caribbean Epidemiology 

Centre www.carec. 

org. 

There is no cause for 

public concern. This is an 

isolated incident. 

Melanie Visaya 

Members of the Filipino community mourned as the body of 

Maydeline Payat was returned to her home country. 

Members of the Filipino community 

paid their last respects 

to Maydeline Payat on Monday, 

Nov. 1 at the Myrtle Rigby 

morgue, located near the vicinity 

of the old hospital on Providenciales. 

The 28-year-old woman was 

found dead Sept. 22. on Long 

Bay Beach. 

Friends and relatives mourned 

the untimely death of Maydeline, 

who took a leisure snorkeling 

trip Sept. 21 along the beach at 

Turtle Tail. Just hours later, she 

was reported missing. 

Speculation of foul play circulated 

after her half-naked body 

was found floating ashore Long 

Bay Beach. However, a police 

investigation and an autopsy revealed 

that the cause of her death 

was drowning. 

Payat had been on Providenciales 

for 17 months working as a 

housekeeper to support her family 

back home. 

North Caicos to host awards 

The 14th Annual TCI National 

Awards Ceremony will recognize 

179 students from government 

and private schools for their exceptional 

achievements in the 

CXC, GCE and IGCSE Examinations, 

Under the theme “Celebrating 

the Past — Igniting the Future,” 

the ceremony will be held on 

North Caicos for the first time at 

11 a.m. Nov. 12 on Horse Stable 

Beach in Whitby, hosted by the 

National Council of External 

Examinations and the Ministry 

of Education, Youth, Sports and 

Culture. 

This year’s top candidates are: 

▶ ▶1st: Rashunda Campbell, Raymond 

Gardiner High School (10 

CXC Gen. 1’s, 1 Gen. 2 and 2 Gen. 

3’s) 

▶ ▶2nd: Kenya Jones, H.J. Robinson 

High School (9 CXC Gen. 1’s) 

▶ ▶2nd: Brenesha Cox, British West 

Indies Collegiate (9 IGCSE — 6 A* 

& 3 A’s) 

▶ ▶2nd: Amelie Speer, British West 

Indies Collegiate (9 IGCSE — 6 A* 

& 3 A’s) 

Students will receive special 

awards in categories including 

business, science, foreign languages, 

technical vocational, 

hospitality, students achieving 

five or more distinctions at one 

sitting, and students achieving 10 

or more passes. 

Awards Committee Chairman 

David Bowen said it should be 

noted that a total of 30 students 

this year graduated with 10 or 

more passes, and there has been 

great improvement in the number 

of students graduating with passes 

in both English and Mathematics. 

There has also been an increase in 

the quality of results with students 

obtaining more CXC Gen. 1’s and 

Gen. 2’s instead of Gen. 3’s. 

“The National Council of External 

Examinations congratulates 

all our prospective awardees 

for their achievement. We are 

also thankful to their supportive 

parents, guardians, teachers and 

educational institutions throughout 

the TCI for maintaining consistently 

good performances in 

external examinations over the 

years. 

“The Committee would also 

like to use this opportunity to 

encourage the general public to 

come out and support the National 

Awards Ceremony which 

will be hosted for the first time in 

North Caicos.” 

“She is a friend to be cherished,” 

said one of Maydeline’s 

closest friends, Maryanne Tatpiec. 

“She is a responsible daughter, 

and she always gives her best 

to her family. ” 

“I’ve known her from since 

we were in the Philippines,” said 

Janet Saldaen, her neighbor and 

friend. 

“Then we got to know each 

other more here in Turks and 

Caicos. I have known her to be 

very kind, friendly and a loving 

person. She always has stories for 

all of us. We laugh a lot.” 

News of her death was disclosed 

to her family in the Philippines 

by a cousin who also works 

on Providenciales. 

“It was not easy,” said Tim Wagang. 

“At first, they were shocked. 

It is painful to lose someone like 

her. We are still grieving.” 

With the help of the Filipino 

community in the TCI and other 

individuals, including Mr. and 

Mrs. Karam, Mr. and Mrs. Peace, 

Mrs. Anna Aquino and her husband 

of Napa Enterprises and 

Ms. Payat’s employer, to name 

a few, the cost of transporting 

Maydeline’s body back to the 

Philippines was raised and all 

paperwork was accomplished. 

“We thank all the Filipinos 

here for all their support,” Wagang 

said. “There were a lot of 

volunteers. They spent extra time 

and resources, soliciting, raising 

funds, and I saw how each one 

wanted to help in big and small 

ways. To them, I say ‘God bless 

all of you.’ I’m sure the Lord will 

bless you more for this kind gesture.” 

Maydeline’s remains left the 

Providenciales Airport at 3 p.m. 

Tuesday, Nov. 2, and will be 

transported to her home in Baguio 

City, Philippines.

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06 COMMUNITY 

By the numbers: 

TCI hospitals 

487 

surgical procedures 

performed 

6 

new patients are treated 

or cared for in the islands 

every hour, 

24 hours a day 


Patients treated 

GRAND TURK 

YTD* 

Emergency 1,818 

Out Patients 5,772 

Admissions 214 

Surgeries 63 

Births 38 

PROVO 

YTD 




Surgeries 424 

Births 155 

COMBINED 

YTD 




Surgeries 487 

Births 193 

* Year to date 

Source: Interhealth Canada 

Tourist Board supports message of unity 

The Turks & Caicos Tourist 

Board embarked on a number 

of activities this week, relating to 

the theme of this years Caribbean 

Tourism Day, “One Sea, One 

Voice, One Caribbean”. 

Celebrated locally and Caribbean-wide 

on November 2nd, 

the objectives of Caribbean 

Tourism Day are, to raise awareness 

among Caribbean people 

of the importance of tourism in 

the Caribbean, to enhance the 

profile of the Caribbean tourism 

sector in the marketplace, to attract 

positive media coverage of 

the Caribbean and to reflect on 

the invaluable impact of tourism 

on the economic, social and 

cultural well-being in the Caribbean. 

TCI Tourist Board Acting Director 

Ralph Higgs noted that 

the theme is especially relevant 

and timely for the TCI. 

“The theme speaks of unity 

in the Caribbean region. As one 

Caribbean people, we will sink 

or float, or float or sink together 

and it is important for us to take 

ownership of this industry.” 

Mr. Higgs further said, “The 

theme speaks precisely to what 

we need to speak to at this time 

and so with that, the Tourist 

Board is in full embrace with the 

Caribbean Tourism Organization 

and our friends and neighbors 

in the region to promote the 

One Sea, One Voice, One Caribbean.” 

Meanwhile, on November 

2nd, High School students gathered 

at The Veranda Resort in 

Grace Bay, Providenciales for 

the TCI Youth Congress for the 

Students at Ianthe Pratt 

Primary school enjoyed a 

healthy breakfast, delivered 

by members of the tourist 

board to promote ‘Health and 

Wellness’ month. 

Inter-High School Speech Competition. 

Fourth Form students battled 

it out under the theme, “Caribbean 

Integration: Our Mission 

for 2010 and beyond”. 

Criteria set for the competition 

included: articulation, volume, 

fluency, relevance, accuracy 

of knowledge, presentation 

of information, tone, tactfulness, 

poise and confidence. 

In another activity, a Cultural 

Foods Display was put up 

at Clement Howell High School 

where students showcased skills 

in food preparation. 

Additionally, Training Manager 

with the Tourist Board, 

Blythe Clare spoke to the students 

about a number of issues, 

particularly about diversity and 

current events. 

“Yes we are of different nationalities, 

but we live in the 

Turks & Caicos and we should 

respect each other’s beliefs and 

religions.” 

“You are a part of us”, she commented. 

Ms. Clare also echoed the message 

of the dangers of crimes in 

our society and how students 


can help in solving them. 

On Friday Oct. 29th, Clare 

and other Tourist Board staff 

made a surprise visit to Ianthe 

Pratt Primary School and shared 

with Grades 1 and 2 students a 

healthy breakfast. 

“This is in keeping with the 

Education Department’s “Health 

and Wellness Month”, Ms. Clare 

commented. 

The breakfast initiative was 

co-sponsored by Graceway IGA.


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COMMUNITY 

Pilots’ historic weekend trip a flying success 

Touching down at the Provo 

airport meant a dream came 

true for a group of pilots who recently 

made the cross Caribbean 

trek to the TCI. It also marked a 

historic day for the TCI, as one 

of the largest Fly-In trips to the 

country. 

Years ago, Luis Luhring, a pilot, 

plane owner and founding member 

of the Aero Club de Puerto 

Rico started dreaming about being 

part of a flight of about 20 

planes to Providenciales in the 

Turk and Caicos Islands. 

That dream recently became a 

reality, thanks to fate and a little 

help from the Provo Air Center. 

While sharing “adventure” stories 

with fellow pilots including 

his friend Gabriel Peñagarícano, 

a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, 

Luhring discovered his friend 

shared his dream of visiting Providenciales, 

one of Gabriel’s favorite 

diving destinations. 

It did not take long for Gabriel 

to convince Luis to start planning 

a Fly-In trip to Providenciales. 

Aero Club de Puerto Rico, enjoyed a weekend Fly-In trip on 

Providenciales carry a total of 35 guests. 

Then Luis convinced the president 

of the Aero Club de Puerto 

Rico, Manolo Borrero, to make 

the Fly-In an official club event. 

Luhring made his dream a 

reality by putting his plans into 

action. He had a lucky first find 

when he contacted Debby Aharon, 

general manager of Provo 

Air Center. Aharon joined in 

Luhring’s quest to make the Fly- 

Tyndall honored at AIDS benefit 

Members of the Turks and Caicos 

Aids Awareness Foundation 

work tirelessly to raise awareness 

and eliminate the stigma and discrimination 

associated with HIV 

and AIDS. 

They do this primarily through 

education, but they also have 

a great deal of work to care for 

those who are affected by HIV 

and AIDS in the community. 

Each year the foundation holds 

a special event to raise funds to 

support their cause. On Saturday, 

Oct. 23, the group raised more 

than $6,000, with extra special 

thanks to members of the community 

and several generous local 

businesses. 

While the event was a fun and 

light-hearted affair, the directors 

of the foundation took time out 

to acknowledge the importance 

and gravity of their quest to bring 

awareness to HIV/AIDS, as well 

as to show appreciation to one of 

the hardest-working, yet rarely 

acknowledged, soldiers leading 

the fight against HIV/AIDS — 

Nora Tyndall, the HIV Treatment 

and Care Nurse with the National 

AIDS Programme. 

The cocktail event was hosted 

by The Veranda and The Wine 

Cellar for the TCAAF. The event 

was well attended, as partygoers 

tapped their toes to the live music 

of Bowen Arrow, with some 

remaining well after the event’s 

finish to enjoy the venue and the 

DJ Alvardo Seymour. 

Guests enjoyed complimentary 

wine and champagne donated by 

The Wine Cellar, as well as delicious 

hors d’oeuvres supplied by 

The Veranda, all the while showing 

support for TCAAF’s continued 

work within the community. 

The proceeds from the evening 

will be put towards running 

programmes at the Edward C. 

Gartland Youth Centre, as well 

as an upcoming TCAAF AIDS 

awareness event for high school 

students. 

“Both are important initiatives 

because studies show the youth 

are most at risk when it comes 

to HIV/AIDS, and the biggest 

impact on fighting the disease is 

equipping young people with the 

tools, services and environment 

they need to make smart, healthy 

choices,” a representative for the 

group said. 

“The TCAAF is grateful to everyone 

who came out to support 

the event, and especially to Mark 

Durliat, Wolfgang von Weiser 

and Kulbhushan Tyagi from The 

Veranda, who were instrumental 

in making it all happen,” said 

Dawn O’Sullivan, president of the 

TCAAF. 

Prizes raffled during the evening 

were donated by the Alexandra 

Resort, Caicos Dream 

Tours, Big Blue Unlimited, Blue, 

Art Provo, Beauty & the Beach, 

Environmental Arts and the 

Goldsmith (newly located in the 

Regent Village). 

In to Provo the biggest one in the 

history of the TCI. 

Braving suboptimal weather, 

11 planes of the Aero Club de 

Puerto Rico landed Friday, Oct. 

8, carrying a total of 35 visitors. 

The Provo Air Center staff were 

all on hand to greet each of the 

pilots and passengers. 

“We had been conversing with 

so many of them, it was like we 

were greeting old friends,” said 

Aharon. “We wanted to demonstrate 

that Provo can be an affordable 

destination and that you 

can accomplish a lot in a short 

amount of time,” she said. 

After a welcoming cocktail, 

the group was transported to the 

Caribbean Paradise Inn and The 

Ocean Club where they spent 

two nights. They were treated to 

a casual local beach dining experience 

at Flamingo’s next to the 

Ocean Club. 

Saturday was a day of sailing, 

snorkeling, wreck exploration 

and beach lunch, where the group 

of 31 ate the conch just fished and 

turned into ceviche by the crew of 

the schooner Atabeyra, Luhring 

said. 

Luhring reported that the 

group enjoyed dinner at Las Brisas 

on Chalk Sound, featuring 

authentic paella prepared with 

another famous local ingredient, 

lobster tail. The group finished 

off the weekend with dinner at 

Coco Bistro Sunday night before 

The Ministry of Education, 

Youth, Sports and Culture sent 

out a special congratulations this 

week to several students who are 

making the country proud with 

their educational performance 

overseas. 

Jameika Harvey, a final year 

dentistry student at Meharry 

Medical College, School of Dentistry, 

in Tennessee, U.S., was 

recognized by the ministry for 

his outstanding performance. 

According to the ministry, recent 

results show that Harvey attained 

a GPA of 3.61 and ranked 

second in a class of 51 students. 

Equally, the ministry applauded 

the outstanding accomplishments 

of Raven Saunders and 

Lakeia A. Lewis, who, as a result 

of their academic achievement 

and placement in the top 15 percent 

of their university class, were 

nominated for membership in 

Golden Key International Honour 

Society. Founded in 1977, 

Golden Key is a global collegiate 

honour society established to 

recognize tertiary level students 

for academic excellence. 

Saunders is a second year 

medical student at the University 

of Massachusetts, Dartmouth 

(U.S.), while Lewis is a first year 

undergraduate finance major at 

Howard University (U.S.) 

After completing their high 

school education in the Turks 

and Caicos Islands, all three students 

attended the TCI Community 

College, where they demonstrated 

exemplary academic 

discipline and outstanding leadership 

skills. 

Earlier this year, the ministry 

congratulated Koval Smith for 

▶ 

Participating pilots 

Pilots making the historic 

cross Caribbean trek to the 

TCI included: 

Manolo Borrero, 

Ramón Torres, Gabriel 

Peñagarícano, Omar 

Terrasa, Fernando López, 

Martín Brescioni, Charlie 

Santana, Francisco Ocasio, 

Jason Heter, Luis Luhring 

and Alberto Quadreny. 

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flying off Monday Oct. 11. 

Aharon said that Provo Air 

Center had set itself the goal 

of encouraging a wider base of 

tourists to visit the island. ‘It’s 

not all about the movie stars,’ she 

said. ‘In many ways, a group like 

this, people who are eager to get 

out and explore, have a more direct 

economic impact.’ She said 

Provo Air Center would be doing 

all it could to bring more flying 

clubs to the TCI. 

Students recognized for achievements 

making the dean’s list for his outstanding 

academic performance. 

Smith is pursuing a bachelor of 

science degree in Human and 

Health Sciences at the University 

of Westminster (U.K.). 

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▶ 

08 ENVIRONMENT 

 

TCI protected areas 


Princess of a park haven for marine life 

By Marsha Pardee 

and Kathleen Wood 

The tourmaline blue 

water that embraces the 

beautiful cays found in 

the Princess Alexandra Nature 

Reserve is a sovereign safeguard 

for those shorelines encompassed 

within. 

As part of the Princess Alexandra 

Land and Sea National 

Park (PANP), these waters are a 

part of our Protected Area System 

that reigns over and rules 

what can happen therein. This 

princess of a park harbors some 

of the most delicate and fragile 

of our island ecosystems, while 

shouldering most of the greatest 

ills of our landward developments. 

Her domain includes shorelines 

from the north end of 

Turtle Cove, throughout the 

whole of Grace Bay to points 

slightly beyond the western end 

of Water Cay extending out to 

the 100-metre depth mark, and 

the designated area that surrounds 

Little Water, Mangrove, 

Donna and Sinking Cays. 

Within this undersea landscape, 

all sorts of wonders can 

be found. Beginning with the 

majestic mangroves that spread 

their leg-like limbs into the 

sea, one can find scads of fish 

and invertebrates. Well hidden 

within the forest of prop roots 

that provide protection from 

bigger predators, the juveniles 

of the marine world make their 

homes. The roots themselves are 

substrate upon which garlands 

of algae, tunicates and sponges 

grow, providing food as well as 

shelter. 

A little further out, we 

encounter vast meadows of 

seagrasses that are often mixed 

with a variety of algae. Some of 

these algal species provide cues 

to baby conch and lobster, letting 

them know it’s the time and 

place to settle out of their larval 

On the Web 

▶▶Read all the TCI Protected 

Areas series at fptci.com in 

the Environment section. 

The Turks and Caicos Islands 

through the TCI National Trust 

joins conservation leaders, researchers 

and nature enthusiasts 

from across the Caribbean 

to celebrate and promote public 

awareness surrounding the incredible 

phenomenon of bird 

migration during October. 

According to trust Education 

Officer Jonathan Sayao, the organization 

is extending the observance 

to Nov. 30, thus making 

the observance a two-month 

celebration. 

“I am happy to announce that 

the National Trust is supporting 

the region-wide celebration 

of the International Migratory 

Bird Day (IMBD) and thus have 

lined-up several activities that 

promote protection of birds and 

their habitat,” Sayao said. 

According to Sayao, activities 

for the IMBD celebration include 

Wheeland Pond Clean-up 

in Blue Hills which will involve 

students and community members 

within the vicinity, birdwatching 

excursions to North 

Caicos, school visits, setting-up 

of booths, sale of bird merchandise 

(e.g., books, ceramics) and 

a Teachers Workshop for Providenciales-based 

teachers. 

“We are preparing resource 

materials about birds, and those 

will be given to schoolteachers to 

help supplement their lesson on 

birds, focusing specifically on 

those common to us. Teachers 

in the other islands will be sent 

copies as well,” Sayao added. 

forms. 

Inlet areas such as the 

Leeward Cut and Channel 

are prime entry points for the 

young of many marine animals 

spawned in deeper waters. And 

like the mangroves, seagrass 

meadows provide both food 

and shelter for the babes of the 

marine world, while acting as 

filters from landward runoff 

that would otherwise contaminate 

our reefs . 

Next we encounter isolated 

patch reefs and coral heads. 

Albeit a hazard to navigation 

at times, these individual reefs 

are kingdoms unto themselves, 

with every living character fulfilling 

a niche while providing 

a service in support of the little 

community. 

Our fringing reef along the 

north shore differs from the 

North West Point reefs in that 

it slopes more gradually out 

like stepping stones to the deep. 

Here we found some excellent 

“spur and groove” formations 

that resemble rounded hill like 

structures that dip into lovely 

valleys and canyons. 

And like North West Point 

reefs, much of the fringing reef 

along Provo’s Grace Bay (and 

down to Water Cay) is protected. 

Due to its proximity to 

the most densely populated area 

of the entire archipelago, park 

management and enforcement 

are concentrated here. 

National Parks in part are set 

aside for public enjoyment. For 

the safety of the people as well as 

the protection of resource they 

come to enjoy, several rules have 

been ordained in the National 

Park Regulations. 

The PANP also has established 

several zones where different 

activities are allowed to 

occur. There are aquatic sports, 

swimming and training zones 

that are contained between the 

low water mark to 100 yards offshore 

to protect people engaged 

in those activities from boaters. 

Specific swimming and snorkeling 

zones only are generally 

marked by a line of white floats. 

Access zones are also provided 

in certain areas where 

boats may approach the shore. 

These lanes are 100 feet wide 

and extend out to 110 yards 

from shore and are typically 

demarcated by red and green 

buoys. There is also a water ski 

zone between Club Med and 

what is now Seven Stars which 

Each year millions of birds, 

representing hundreds of species 

travel between North America 

and the Caribbean. 

TCI is one of the many countries 

frequented by these neotropical 

migratory birds. 

“We need to recognize the importance 

of the presence of these 

migratory birds in the whole 

spectrum of balance in nature, 

starts 100 yards from shore and 

extends out 1,000 yards. 

All these zones, rules and 

regulations are not meant to 

dampen enthusiasm for any 

water activities. They are meant 

to provide a haven in which 

all can enjoy the water world 

in safety and with respect for 

the environment in which they 

come to play. 

But even with all these 

safeguards in place, the marine 

environment continues to take 

a beating. Our mere human 

presence oiled up with tanning 

gels and sunscreens adversely 

affects the reefs, as well as the 

ever seeping runoff from coastal 

developments and their ongoing 

activities. 

particularly with reference to the 

native TCI ecosystem,” he said. 

“Thus, we implore the public’s 

support in this endeavor.” 

Approximately 350 species of 

birds that breed in North America 

migrate each year to spend 

the winter in Latin America and 

the Caribbean. As a group they 

are referred to as neotropical 

migratory birds, and they include 

many species of songbirds, 

hawks, egrets, and ducks, among 

other well known groups. 

Additionally, a smaller number 

of species migrate from 

South America into the Caribbean 

to breed during the summer. 

The Caribbean therefore 

shares these species with North 

and South America, and many 

spend the greater portion of each 

year on our islands (up to nine 

months annually), compared to 

the time they spend outside of 

the region. 

“Most people really don’t 

know that the birds that they 

see and love are, in fact, species 

that spend their summers and 

winter months in separate, far 

away, countries,” said Anthony 


Natural erosion and accretion 

of sand becomes exacerbated 

up and down stream by creating 

non natural structures to 

hold the sand in check. Constant 

dredging to take away or 

put sand in its wrongful place 

further upsets the physical and 

biological balance of the system. 

Our National Park Regulations 

are a thorough and very 

protective guide to what should 

and should not be done within 

the park boundaries. Making 

exceptions to the rules that govern 

the Protected Areas will only 

hasten their demise, along with 

the prosperity it brings us all. 

The Princess Alexandra National 

Park is truly a princess of 

a park that reigns supreme over 

our most populated strand of 

sand. And due to her popularity, 

it makes it even more important 

to oblige the rules to ensure her 

long-lasting sovereignty. 

Marine ecologist Marsha 

Pardee, M.Sc., is a Permanent 

Resident of the TCI, living here 

for nearly 20 years. She is a 

member of the government’s Scientific 

Authority Committee and 

a consultant for environmental 

management and aquaculture 

projects, working for both public 

and private sectors. She has 

taught many of the country’s 

children in local schools and in 

the DECR’s Junior Park Warden 

Program on Providenciales. 

Terrestrial ecologist and Master 

Gardener Kathleen Wood, 

B.Sc., is a Permanent Resident 

of the TCI, dividing her time 

between the Turks and Caicos 

and North Carolina. She is the 

author of many publications including 

the book, “Flowers of the 

Bahamas and Turks and Caicos 

Islands.” She has worked for the 

public and private sectors on 

many environmental projects in 

the Bahamas, TCI and U.S. Follow 

Kathleen on her blog at www. 

killingmother. blogspot.com. 

TCI joins global Migratory Bird Day celebration 

Schoolchildren take to the woods for birdwatching. 

National Park Regulations 

The following are prohibited 

within all national parks: 

▶▶the taking of any animal or 

plant by any method on land 

or at sea, except to the extent 

permitted in any fishing zone; 

▶▶the taking of any artifact; 

▶▶the destruction of, or damage 

or injury to, any animal or 

plant; 

Prohibitions and permitted 

activities: 

▶▶the removal of sand, rock, 

coral, coral-rag or any calcareous 

substance; 

▶▶anchor damage to coral 

reef structures living or dead 

and associated marine plant 

and animal life; 

▶▶the anchoring of vessels 

greater than 60 feet in length 

other than in an anchoring 

zone; 

▶▶jet skis and hovercraft; 

▶▶water skiing, except in a 

water-ski zone; 

▶▶the dumping of refuse, 

abandoned vehicles, toxic or 

other wastes, bilges, oil and 

other petroleum products, 

pesticides and other items 

harmful to animals or plants, 

or unsightly items; 

▶▶the driving or riding of motor 

vehicles and bicycles other 

than on public roads declared 

under the Road Traffic Ordinance 

or in a parking zone; 

▶▶car parking except in a 

parking zone; 

▶▶the making of fires, other 

than in a portable stove or 

grill; 

▶▶camping except in a camping 

zone or with the prior 

written approval of the Director; 

▶▶erecting any structure unless 

authorized by the Director 

of Planning; 

▶▶playing a game to the discomfort 

of other persons; 

▶▶playing any musical instrument, 

radio, cassette player, 

record player, television or 

other item which produces or 

reproduces music, to the discomfort 

of other persons; 

▶▶operating a vessel in excess 

of 15 miles per hour unless 

within an aquatic sports or 

water-ski zone. 

Levesque, Regional IMBD Coordinator. 

Because most birds migrate 

mostly during the night, their 

epic movements, though frequently 

spectacular in numbers, 

are often unnoticed by the public, 

he said. 

Unfortunately, the long-term 

survival of about one third of 

these migratory species is of 

concern because of sustained declines 

in their populations over 

recent decades. 

“There are just much fewer 

numbers of even some of the 

more common and well-known 

species now relative to their 

numbers a few decades ago,” 

said Dr. Lisa Sorenson, president 

of the SCSCB. 

“Because we are dealing with 

birds that change the country 

in which they live twice a year, 

every year, both local, regional, 

and international partnerships 

are essential components of any 

conservation effort,” Sorenson 

said. 

This year’s IMBD celebration 

theme is “The Power of Partnerships.”

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Delta 800-221-1212 

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Radio Turks and Caicos (RTC) 

Grand Turk, Salt Cay & 

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North & Middle Caicos 103.9FM 

Providenciales 

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and or other local radio stations 

Atlantic hurricane season 

already 164% over median 

With one month left in an extremely active 

hurricane season, Hurricane Tomas is 

forecast to head toward the Turks and Caicos 

Islands over the weekend. 

The 21st named storm of the season plowed 

through the Lesser Antilles on Oct. 30 with 

90-95 mph winds, killing at least 14 people on 

the hardest hit island of St. Lucia. 

Other affected islands of Barbados, St. 

Vincent and the Grenadines are still cleaning 

up damage caused by the then Category 

1 storm. 

On Friday, Tomas was expected to strike 

Haiti or Jamaica and head toward the TCI 

over the weekend. 

So far this season, overall tropical cyclone 

activity to date is about 164 percent of the 

long-term (1944-2009) median. Luckily, only 

Hurricane Earl came close on Aug. 31, missing 

the TCI by a few hundred miles and delivering 

30 mph-plus winds to some islands. 

October was an extremely active month for 

full-fledged hurricanes — all five storms developed 

into hurricanes, according to the U.S. 

National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. 

Last month’s five named storms was far 

above the long-term averages of two tropical 

storms and one hurricane, and just one below 

the record of six named storms in October 

1870. 

Not only were there more hurricanes than average, 

the accumulated cyclone energy, which 

measures the combined strength and duration 

of tropical storms and hurricanes, was about 

40 percent above average in October. 

September was busiest by far this year with 

four hurricanes forming from a total of eight 

named storms. 

The hurricane season ends Nov. 30. 

2010 Atlantic storm names 

▶▶Alex 

▶▶Bonnie 

▶▶Colin 

▶▶Danielle 

▶▶Earl 

▶▶Fiona 

▶▶Gaston 

Storm season extremely active 

▶▶Hermine 

▶▶Igor 

▶▶Julia 

▶▶Karl 

▶▶Lisa 

▶▶Matthew 

▶▶Nicole 

▶▶Otto 

▶▶Paula 

▶▶Richard 

▶▶Shary 

▶▶Tomas 

▶▶Virginie 

▶▶Walter 

2010 storms 

Name Dates MPH 

June 

1. Hurricane Alex June 25-July 2 105 

July 

2. Tropical Depression 2 July 7-8 35 

3. Tropical Storm Bonnie July 22-24 40 

August 

4. Tropical Storm Colin Aug. 2-8 60 

5. Tropical Depression 5 Aug. 10-11 35 

6. Hurricane Danielle Aug. 21-31 135 

7. Hurricane Earl Aug. 25-Sept. 5 145 

8. Tropical Storm Fiona Aug. 30-Sept. 4 60 

September 

9. Tropical Storm Gaston Sept. 1-2 40 

10. Tropical Storm Hermine Sept. 6-8 65 

11. Hurricane Igor Sept. 8-21 155 

12. Hurricane Julia Sept. 12-20 135 

13. Hurricane Karl Sept. 14-18 120 

14. Hurricane Lisa Sept. 21-26 80 

15. Tropical Storm Matthew Sept. 23-26 60 

16. Tropical Storm Nicole Sept. 28-29 40 

October 

17. Hurricane Otto Oct. 6-10 85 

18. Hurricane Paula Oct. 11-15 100 

19. Hurricane Richard Oct. 21-26 90 

20. Hurricane Shary Oct. 29-30 75 

21. Hurricane Tomas Oct. 29-present NA 

Storm Shelters (pets not permitted) 

Shelter 

PROVIDENCIALES 

Enid Capron Primary School, Five Cays 

Oseta Jolly Primary School, Blue Hills 

New Testament Church 

St. Monica’s Anglican Church 

Healing Waters Ministries Church 

Precious Treasures School 

MIDDLE CAICOS 

Conch Bar Community Centre 

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 

Bambarra Community Centre 

NORTH CAICOS 

Sandy Point Community Centre 

Kew Community Centre 

Adelaide Oemler Primary School 

Lighthouse Church 

SOUTH CAICOS 

Community Centre 

Mt. Oliver Baptist Church 

GRAND TURK 

Green Door 

Community College 

SALT CAY 

Community Centre 

Methodist Church Hall 

Location 

Five Cays 

Blue Hills 

Off Millennium Highway 

Cheshire Hall, off Leeward Highway 

Off Millennium Highway 

Near Light Industrial Subdivision, 

Discovery Bay 

Central Town Area, Conch Bar 

Central Town Area, Conch Bar 

Central Town Area, Bambarra 

Central Area, Sandy Point 

Central Area, Kew 

Central Area, Bottle Creek 

Richmond, Bottle Creek 

Downtown (Central) 

Downtown (Central) 

Old Naval Base, Lighthouse Road, 

Old Naval Base, Lighthouse Road, 

South District 

North District

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5 

News from around the world 

Voters give control of House back to GOP 

Anti-Washington sentiment fuels electorate 

By Mark Z. Barabak 

Los Angeles Times (MCT) 

LOS ANGELES — Republicans 

rode a wave of frustration 

and economic anxiety Tuesday 

to seize control of the House and 

shrink the Democratic advantage 

in the Senate, dealing a major setback 

to President Barack Obama 

and sweeping a number of “tea 

party” insurgents into power. 

The result — a nearly coastto-coast-blowout 

— reordered 

Washington just two years after 

voters shook things up and promised 

to once more change the 

country’s fundamental political 

dynamic, presenting challenges 

to both parties in a newly divided 

government. 

Obama, who pushed through 

the most expansive legislative 

agenda of any president in generations, 

could spend the remainder 

of his term just trying to preserve 

what he already accomplished. 

Republicans, with a measure of 

power, will share some responsibility 

for governing and may have 

to do more than simply thwart the 

president and his fellow Democrats 

— or face a similar repudiation 

by voters in 2012. 

Republican Majority Leader 

John Boehner of Ohio, who is line 

to replace San Francisco Democrat 

Nancy Pelosi as the next 

House speaker, struck a notably 

somber tone as he spoke to supporters 

in Washington. 

“This is not a time for celebration,” 

he said. “Not when one in 

10 of our fellow citizens are out 

of work. Not when we buried our 

children under a mountain of 

debt. Not when our Congress is 

held in such low esteem.” 

The election results, a minimum 

53-seat gain for Republicans, 

were like a steam release 

after months of building pressure 

and amounted to the biggest 

turnover since they won 52 

House seats in 1994 — the last 

time Democrats controlled both 

Congress and the presidency. 

Republicans won House seats 

in virtually every part of the 

country, gaining bunches in the 

hard-pressed industrial Midwest 

and toppling incumbents in Virginia, 

Texas, New Hampshire and 

Florida. 

The Democrats fared better in 

races for the U.S. Senate, hanging 

onto the majority by a handful of 

seats. Their leader, Harry Reid of 

Nevada, was re-elected by a surprisingly 

comfortable margin 

over tea party favorite Sharron 

Angle. 

By Marcelo Soares 

and Chris Kraul 


The Senate contests produced 

mixed results for the nascent tea 

party movement. Rand Paul, a 

founder of the Kentucky branch, 

notched a victory, Marco Rubio 

won in Florida and Mike Lee won 

in Utah. But Christine O’Donnell 

lost in Delaware, a seat both parties 

had put in the GOP category 

until the centrist Rep. Michael N. 

Castle lost the Republican primary. 

In Nevada, Angle was also 

seen as the weakest of Reid’s potential 

opponents. 

Voters also chose governors 

in 37 states, electing Democrats 

Jerry Brown in California and 

Andrew Cuomo in New York. 

Republican Nikki Haley posted a 

tea party victory in South Carolina 

and the GOP ousted Democrat 

Ted Strickland in Ohio. 

Times staff writers P.J. Huffstutter 

in Las Vegas and Richard 

Simon in Washington contributed 

to this report. 

Dilma Rousseff first female 

elected president in Brazil 


Britain, Germany increase 

security after bomb scare 

By Henry Chu 


LONDON — Britain and 

Germany stepped up their aviation 

security measures Nov. 2 to 

try to close gaps exposed by last 

week’s airplane bomb scare. 

Both countries were layover 

points for one of the two U.S.- 

bound aircraft from Yemen 

found to be carrying powerful 

explosives in booby-trapped 

computer printers. One of the 

bombs was intercepted in central 

England after the plane first 

stopped in Cologne, Germany. 

The federal German aviation 

authority announced that 

it was immediately suspending 

all passenger flights to Germany 

on Yemenia Airways, the 

Yemeni national airline. Aviation 

officials in Germany had 

already banned all air freight 

from Yemen after the bombing 

plot, believed to be the handiwork 

of al-Qaida in the Arabian 

Peninsula, came to light. 

In London, Home Secretary 

Theresa May said that, starting 

midnight Monday, Britain 

would bar all unaccompanied 

air freight from Somalia in addition 

to such cargo originating 

in Yemen. May told Parliament 

that widening the ban was 

necessary because of contacts 

between terrorist groups in Somalia 

and Yemen and because 

of inadequate security at the 

airport in the Somali capital, 

Mogadishu. The U.S. has also 

stopped all cargo and mail 

shipments from Yemen. 

For at least the next month, all 

printer toner cartridges weighing 

more than 1.1 pounds will 

be prohibited from passenger 

carry-on bags in Britain. Such 

cartridges will also be blocked 

from coming into or leaving 

the country in cargo shipments 

unless the freight operators are 

on the government’s list of approved 

agents. 

May said all aspects of airfreight 

security are now under 

review, a re-examination that 

critics say is long overdue. Security 

analysts and members 

of the airline industry have 

warned for several years that 

cargo flights remained vulnerable 

to exploitation by terrorists. 

The heightened security 

measures in Britain and Germany 

were unveiled as another 

parcel bomb plot surfaced in 

Europe, albeit one that authorities 

are not linking to Islamic 

terrorism. 

Police in Athens seized a letter 

bomb addressed to French 

President Nicolas Sarkozy after 

a similar package bound for the 

Mexican Embassy exploded 

at a private courier company,, 

lightly injuring a worker. 

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Dilma 

Rousseff, a former rebel and 

longtime bureaucrat who has 

never held elective political office, 

will become Brazil’s first 

female president following her 

victory Sunday in a runoff election. 

With 93 percent of votes counted, 

Rousseff led challenger Jose 

Serra of the Social Democratic 

Party by 55.4 percent to 44.6 percent, 

an insurmountable lead. 

Analysts agree that it wasn’t 

Workers’ Party candidate Rousseff’s 

record, campaign proposals 

or oratory that provided her with 

the margin of victory, which was 

smaller than most voter preference 

polls predicted. What made 

the difference was the strong 

backing of outgoing President 

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, enormously 

popular for his leadership 

over eight years of economic 

growth, social gains and Brazil’s 

emergence as a player on the 

global stage. 

“Lula’s plan of giving opportunity 

to the least favored must 

be defended,” said Jose Alves de 

Andrade, a 49-year old industrial 

chemist who voted in Sao Paulo. 

“This is very important and must 

go on. I don’t need help, but the 

disadvantaged do.” 

Lula had devoted much of the 

last several weeks campaigning 

for Rousseff, who served him as 

chief of staff and energy minister. 

At his 65th birthday celebration 

Wednesday, he asked voters 

to give him Rousseff’s victory as 

a present. 

“There was no good reason to 

vote against her. People throughout 

society are better off and 

they feel it,” said Terry McCoy, 

Latin American studies professor 

emeritus at University of 

Florida. “That made it difficult 

for Serra.” 

Although she will enter office 

on the crest of the strongest economic 

growth in two decades, 

the nation’s lowest unemployment 

rate on record and an even 

stronger congressional majority 

than Lula had, Rousseff must 

soon grapple with several difficult 

issues. 

Brazil faces enormous infrastructure 

challenges to deal 

with its rapid economic growth. 

Although the country has the 

highest tax rate in Latin America, 

money is scarce for needed 

power plants, roads and ports. 

With inflation an issue, her 

management of the economy 

will come under intense scrutiny. 

Observers are keen to see if 

Rousseff stays with central bank 

chief Henrique Meirelles, a former 

Fleet Bank executive who 

is credited with keeping Brazil’s 

economy on course. 

And with Brazil set to emerge 

as a major oil exporter with the 

development of the so-called 

pre-salt offshore fields, Rousseff 

must set policy on royalties distribution 

and whether the government 

takes greater control 

over the production of crude, 

said William Smith, international 

studies professor at the 

University of Miami. 

Rousseff will have to decide 

whether to maintain the military 

buildup begun under Lula and 

choose a winner in a politically 

sensitive $3.6 billion jet fighter 

contract fought over by companies 

in the United States, France 

and Sweden. She may also put 

her imprint on Brazil’s ambitious 

social policy that under Lula saw 

the growth of “conditional cash 

transfer” programs that have 

helped reduce extreme poverty 

and stoke consumerism. 

Rousseff, 62, is the daughter 

of a Bulgarian immigrant father 

and schoolteacher mother. 

While studying economics in 

university, she joined an urban 

guerrilla group called National 

Liberation Command to oppose 

the military dictatorship that 

ruled Brazil from 1964 to 1985. 

She was jailed and tortured in 

the early 1970s. 

Serra ran an aggressive campaign 

last month and criticized 

Lula for so blatantly using the 

prestige of his office for electoral 

purposes. But his doom probably 

was sealed when he failed to 

get the endorsement of the first 

round’s third-place finisher, 

Green Party candidate Marina 

Silva, who attracted 20 percent 

of the ballots on Oct. 3.

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Lifestyle 

Puzzles............. p12 

Inside 

Horoscope...... p12 

 

Classifieds....... p15 

Hot off the press! 

Dive into WWH new issue 

For more than 16 years, the When, 

Where, How magazine has been tirelessly 

promoting the Turks and Caicos 

Islands and the businesses that make 

the islands the world-class destination they 

have become. 

One of the original draws to this spectacular 

piece of paradise has always been, of course, 

the marine life. The November-December 

issue of When, Where, How celebrates the 

magnificent marine life found in the TCI with 

a special focus on scuba, snorkeling, Snuba and 

freediving. You won’t mistake this issue with 

TCI’s own freediver Josie Smith on the cover, 

looking very much like a mermaid. 

Also inside this newest edition of the magazine, 

Food and Wine writer Mandy Rostance- 

Wolf will make your mouth water with tasty 

reviews of Magnolia and Bella Luna. You’ll see 

the island from a new perspective as excursion 

writer Kathryn Fox spends some time in 

the sky with TCI Helicopters and Sky Pilot 

Parasailing. 

Have a look at island birds along with Kim 

Mortimer as she gets up close and personal 

with some green herons. Chris McCandlish 

Green herons are in the spotlight in the latest issue of When, Where, How. 

teaches us about cleaner shrimp and their 

importance in our underwater ecosystem. 

In addition to the release of the latest issue of 

When, Where, How, the producers of the successful 

magazine have another treat in store. 

The huge success of last year’s Dining Guide 

left us all anxiously awaiting the arrival of 

this year’s edition. Just in time for the start of 

“The Season” here in the TCI, the new Dining 

Guide will be on shelves by the third week of 

November. 

Featuring 44 restaurants and including 

18 recipes from some of the local celebrated 

chefs, the Dining Guide also introduces a few 

surprising changes to the restaurant scene on 

Providenciales. 

Be the first to grab a copy so you don’t miss 

the excitement. 

Monday 

Week of Nov. 8 through Nov.14 

This week’s fp special 

Visit Graceway Gourmet this week to enjoy: 

Chicken Tenders...................7.99 

¼lb. All Beef Hot Dog.............5.99 

Made to Order 

Hamburger.........................7.99 

Beef Chili...........................8.99 

Tuesday 

Meatballs...........................8.99 

Chicken Parmesan.................8.99 

Italians Sausage ...................8.99 

Pasta/Sauces 

Vegetable..........................5.99 

Wednesday 

Beef Curry........................ 9.99 

Chicken Adobo.....................8.99 

Roasted Potatoes..................4.99 

Coconut Rice.......................3.99 

Vegetable..........................5.99 

Thursday 

Baked Salmon.................... 11.99 

Shepards Pie.......................8.99 

Mashed Potatoes..................4.99 

Rice and Beans....................3.99 

Vegetables.........................5.99 

Friday 

Traditional Battered 

Fish and Chips .....................9.99 

Baked Chicken.....................7.99 

Steak.............................. 10.99 

Rice and Beans....................3.99 

Vegetable..........................5.99 

Saturday 

BBQ Beef...........................9.99 

BBQ Chicken.......................7.99 

Rice and beans....................3.99 

Mac & Cheese.....................4.99 

Vegetable..........................5.99 

Sunday 

Rotisserie Turkey..................8.99 

Jerk Chicken.......................7.99 

Scalloped Potatoes................4.99 

Rice and beans....................3.99 

Look for new lunch specials every week! 

Endless Summer salad 

In the Turks and Caicos, the summer never ends. With 

temperatures still in the 80’s a fresh summer salad is the perfect 

lunch time treat. 

The chefs at the Graceway Gourmet are serving up a variety of 

fresh salads everyday. Enjoy this weeks fp special ‘Summer Salad,’ 

just $8.99 lbs. 

The Graceway Gourmet ‘Summer Salad’ is a delectable 

combination of: 

▶▶Cucumbers 

▶▶Roma tomato 

▶▶Red onion 

▶▶Fennel 

▶▶Dill 

▶▶Mirin Vinegar 

▶▶Canola oil 

▶▶Salt and pepper 

▶▶Sugar to taste 

With all these fresh veggies it is not only refreshing, but packs a 

healthy punch to keep you going all afternoon. 

Stop by the Graceway Gourmet Deli to try this refreshing lunch 

or any one of a number of their gourmet prepared foods including 

made to order pizza, rotisserie chicken and daily lunch specials.

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12 

Fun & Games 


Sudoku 

Horoscopes 


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

numbers 1 through 9 

2010 Satori Publishing Puzzle solutions on page 13 

Crossword puzzle 

Aries (March 21—April 19) 

You’re not in the mood to deal with anyone’s problems this 

week, so make sure to listen and not judge too quickly. Love is 

wonderful for you, and you have never been happier. 

Taurus (April 20—May 20) 

Keep your patience in check this week with a loved one who 

will experience the passing of a loved one. You will earn a 

couple of days off of work paid and will be able to accomplish 

some tasks on your to do list. 

Gemini (May 21—June 20) 

You will be rejected by a new love interest in your life but 

will meet a better match for you in the love department in 

a couple of weeks. Finances are tight, but you will be able to 

make ends meet. 

Cancer (June 21—July 22) 

Personal choices will not be able to be made in a haste. Sit 

down and consider all options. Work will be hectic, and new 

problems will arise with the end nowhere in sight. 

Leo (July 23—Aug. 22) 

Don’t miss out on any fun this weekend, so go ahead and 

take off for the weekend for a little fun before work Monday. 

At work, jump in with your new ideas and make sure to be 

heard, as your ideas will be put into action. 

Virgo (Aug. 23—Sept. 22) 

You’re not prepared to give an inch with a loved one and 

continue to be stubborn with them for the next week. An injury 

will continue to be painful and get in the way of getting 

anything done. 

Libra (Sept. 23—Oct. 22) 

Your feelings will get hurt with a stranger that you have just 

met, but just brush it off. A surprise gift will be sent to you 

from a loved one. 

Scorpio (Oct. 23—Nov. 21) 

Rough week at work, but take comments with a grain of 

salt because they will be made during an argument. Someone 

who is close will need extra care this week, so take time out to 

do something special for them. 

Sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21) 

Love is in the air for you, and it will be a wonderful month. 

Money problems will ease off some when a raise at work is put 

into effect. 

Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19) 

Bad news will be of some concern for you, so look for a 

close friend to lean on for support. You will get a phone call 

from someone in the past that you have been wondering 

about lately. 

Aquarius (Jan. 20—Feb. 18) 

Sickness will put you in bed for a couple days, but afterwards 

you will make a speedy recovery. A special dinner with 

a loved one will happen that has been put off for months. 

Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20) 

Love won’t be simple this week, but you will experience 

a complicated type of pleasure. Keep new ideas in mind at 

work, and make sure not to say no too quickly to them.


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Crossword solution 

Sudoku solution 

CLASSIFIEDS 

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13 

SAUNDERS & CO. 

Applications invited for the following positions. Applicants with the following experience and 

skills will be considered: 

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY 

WITH A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST 15 YEARS POST-QUALIFICATION 

EXPERIENCE WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES: 

• Admission to the Turks & Caicos Bar, 

• A minimum of 5 years practising in the Turks & Caicos Islands, 

• Extensive experience in conveyancing, commercial, residential development 

work and corporate law; 

• Hard working with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and 

holidays; and 

• A preference will be given to those applicants with an existing base and knowl 

edge of local legislation. 

LITIGATION ATTORNEY 

WITH A MINIMUM OF 15 YEARS POST-QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE 

WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES: 

• Admission to the Turks & Caicos Bar; 

• A minimum of 15 years experience in commercial litigation and commercial 

arbitration at all court levels; 

• Qualified and experienced as an arbitrator in the areas of insurance and 

banking disputes; 

• Hard working with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and 

holidays; and 

• Fluent French and Spanish are essential. 

Salary will commensurate with experience, minimum starting rate is $300 per hour. 

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to: 

Saunders & Co., Attention: Office Manager – via Fax: 941-4533 or 

Email: info@saunders.tc

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Island Guide 

What’s Hot 

and Happening 

 

C 

ome celebrate the 

absolute best in the 

Turks and Caicos 

Islands’ culinary experience 

with an impressive 

lineup of chefs from Grace 

Bay Club, Coyaba Restaurant, 

Lemon Café, O’Soleil Restaurant 

and Bagatelle Restaurant 

on Saturday, Nov. 6. 

All dishes for the evening 

will be paired with a selection 

of Castello Banfi wines, 

the sponsored wine portfolio 

of the event, supplied 

courtesy of The Wine Cellar. 

Space for the event is limited 

with tickets available at 

$250 per person and $500 

per couple. 

For reservations, contact 

Grace Bay Club at 649-946- 

5050 extension 1021, or e- 

mail at nicole@gracebayclub. 

com. Full Gourmet Safari details 

are also available on the 

Gourmet Safari website at 

www.tcigourmetsafari.com. 

Tracking down 

1. delicious dishes 

2. 

TCFAF Art & 

Craft Expo 

Take in a taste of local island flavor 

in all its colours. The 1st Annual 

Turks and Caicos Friends of 

the Arts Foundation Art & Craft 

Expo 2010 will be held Nov. 20 from 10 

a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Turtle Cove Marina. 

The expo will bring together the 

local talented artisans from the Turks 

and Caicos Islands under one tented 

roof — painters, photographers, sculptors, 

designers, bakers, printmakers and 

canndlestick makers. It’s truly an “Art 

for the Family” event with island music 

and lots of tasty treats to eat as you 

browse the stores full of fantastic art 

and crafts for sale. 

If you are interested in becoming a 

vendor, please contact Lucie or Emma 

artexpotci@gmail.com. 

3. 

Club Med 

Beachfest 

Club Med has teamed up with Hannemann 

Events to re-launch Beachfest, 

a series of 

semi-annual 

Olympic beach volleyball 

clinics at variety of Club 

Med’s stunning locations. 

From Nov. 7-14, Club 

Med Turkoise invites you 

to share your common 

passion for sports, nurture 

your athletic skills 

through guidance from elite professionals, 

and create memories that will last a lifetime. 

Contact Club Med Turkoise at 649-946-5500 

for more information. 

4. 

Motown 

Madness 

Motown comes to Turks and 

Caicos! Crimestoppers invites 

you to party the night 

away at Beaches Resort and 

Spa on Saturday, Nov. 20, to support 

the group in their crime stopping efforts. 

All things are Motown, so dress 

to impress to win prizes for your Best 

Motown Artist Costume! Groove to 

all the Motown favourites by DJ Cliff 

and the B-Loose Brothers, with prizes in 

store for the Best Funky Dancing Table. 

Sample soul food and participate in the 

silent auction. Donations are $150 per person. 

For tickets call 244-5069, 231-3198 or 

331-1978, or e-mail admin@crimestoppers.tc. 

7th Annual 

TCI Conch Festival 

5. 

One of the most anticipated events on TCI’s calendar 

is here once again! The 7th Annual Turks 

and Caicos Conch Festival takes place Nov. 26- 

28. 

The event kicks off on Nov. 26 with the official opening 

party, Jazz on the Lawn at The Somerset Resort featuring 

the sounds of smooth jazz by TCI’s own jazz musicians 

and a gourmet conch dinner! For more details on this 

jazzy evening, call The Somerset at 941-5900. 

Then from noon to 6 p.m. on Nov. 27, we’re calling all 

conch shell blowers, conch connoisseurs and everyone 

in between to the Three Queens Bar & Restaurant in Blue 

Hills! Sample an assortment of conch dishes made by 

some of the best chefs on island all competing for the 

prize conch shell trophy. Bring your entire family because 

there will be something for everyone — live music, cash 

prizes, kids games on the beach and of course lots and 

lots of conch. For more information, go to www.conchfestival.com. 

The party continues with the after party at Horse Eye 

Jacks in Blue Hills starting at 8 p.m. Then work off all 

those delicious calories on Sunday, Nov. 28 with a Charity 

5K & 10K Run beginning at 6:30 a.m. Contact Wrightfully 

Fit at 941-3311 for more information.


f ISLAND GUIDE 

▶ 15 

Your guide to what’s hot and happening 

Presented 

by 

▶▶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 

Everyday: Bagatelle Beach 

Bar + Grill BBQ @11:30am– 

5:00pm 

Friday: Bagatelle Happy Hour 

5pm-8pm, Half off well drinks. 

Live DJ at 9 pm. 

Saturday: Dine around 

night with nightly specials 

@ Bagatelle 

Sunday: Wine down Sundays 

50% off select bottles 

and glasses of wine during dinner 

@ Bagatelle 

▶▶ Grace Bay Club Resort 

946-5050 

Thursday – Saturday : Seafood 

Beach BBQ, 6:30-9:30pm 

at the Grill Rouge, $45 for 

adults, $20 for children under 

12. Special discounts for 

groups of 6 and more. 

Daily: Infiniti Bar Specials from 

7-9pm. 

Sunday: Jazz Sunday with Janardo 

Laporte at the Infiniti Bar 

▶▶ 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. 

Friday: Live entertainment by Craig 

Archibold; fine dining and open air 

dancing under the stars, in the romantic 

courtyard. Specializes in grilled aged 

prime cut and seafood. 

Saturday: Sounds of Sax with 

Janardo Laport starting at 7 pm 

▶▶ Seven Stars Resort 

941-7777 or 333-7777 

The Deck: Relax and watch the 

Special Theme Nights 

sunset over Grace Bay at the Resort’s 

new beach bar, The Deck, 

serving a wide selection of beverages 

and a tempting island tapas 

styled menu. 

Thursday: Live music with NaDa 

from 6pm – 8pm 

Saturday: Sun Downers include 

live entertainment 

▶▶ The Somerset 

Resort & 

O’Soleil Restaurant 

946-5900 

Tuesday: Mad about 

Lobster, delectable 

grilled lobster menu 

starting at sunset. Call 

649-946-5900 for more 

information and to make 

reservations. 

Friday’s O’So Happy Hour: 

Providenciales’ Friday night “hot spot” 

kick starts with live music from NaDa in 

the Pearl Bar and Zen Garden. 

Enjoy our complimentary Sliders 

served alongside half price drinks from 

6-8 p.m. Or make a night of it and stay 

for dinner. 

For more information, go to www. 

thesomerset.com. 

▶▶Somewhere Café & 

Lounge 

(Coral Gardens) 

941-8260 

Mondays: Mojito Mondays - 

$5.00 Bambarra Mojitos 

Tuesdays: Tequila Tuesdays 

- $5.00 Cuervo; $7.00 Patron Margaritas 

Wednesday: Wine Not 

Wednesdays - $6.00 Glass; ½ price 

select wine bottles 

Thursday: Local Night - $3.00 

Turks Head Beers: LIVE – Justspliff 

Friday: Fajita Fridays – 10% off 

Fajitas: LIVE – Sally Greenwood 

Saturday: Suds on Saturday 

- $4.00 Beer Special 

Sunday: Suds on Sunday - $4.00 Beer 

Special: LIVE – Stanley ‘Rhasta’ Roots 

Everyday: One 

hour before sunset; 

one hour after sunset 

Happy Hour. 2 

for 1 Beer; $4 Well; 

$6 Wine 

▶▶The Veranda 

Resort 

339-5055 

Weekly theme nights at the Grill Bleu 

Restaurant from 6.30pm to 9:30pm 

Tuesday Italian buffet with live Music 

Saturday BBQ Buffet with live Music 

Sunday Indian buffet 

▶▶ The West 

Bay Club 

946-8550 

Weekdays: 

Happy Hour at the 

Atlantic Bar and Grill 

from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy 2 for 1 

drink specials! 

▶▶Tell us about it 

Do you have any news you would like to see featured within TCI Style? 

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. 

Organizers 

postpone 

Le Reve Ball 

Organizers announced this week the postponement 

of the planned Fourth Annual Le Reve Gala Ball – 

“Mardi Gras: A night on Bourbon Street”. Originally 

set for Saturday, November 6th at the Veranda Resort 

on Grace Bay, will now be rescheduled for a later 

date. 

Anyone who has purchased a ticket is asked to retain it, 

as tickets already sold will be honored at the rescheduled 

Le Reve Gala Ball, according to the events organizers. 

The organizing committee apologies for any inconveniences 

caused. 

Things to do, places to go Presented 

by 

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 

Beach BBQ 

11:30am to 5pm at 

Bagatelle Beach Bar 

and Grill 

Bagatelle Happy 

Hour 5-8pm 

Live DJ at 9pm 

Dine Around Night 

@ Bagatelle 

Indian Buffet Night 

at the Grill Bleu at 

The Veranda 

Mojito Mondays 

at Somewhere 

Cafe & Lounge 

Mad about Lobster 

at the Somerset 

Beach BBQ, 

11:30am to 5pm 

at Bagatelle Beach 

Bar and Grill 

Atlantic Bar & Grill 


West Bay Club 

Live entertainment 

by Craig Archibold 

at the Palms 

Suds on Saturday at 

Somewhere Cafe & 

Lounge 

Wine down Sundays 

at the Gansevoort 



West Bay Club 



West Bay Club 

Music from NaDa, 

cocktails at the 

Regent Palms 

NaDa live at the 

Deck at Seven Stars 

Friday O’So Happy 

Hour at O’Soleil 

Janardo Laport 

live 7pm 

at the Palms 

Stanley ‘Rhasta’ 

Roots at 


Lounge 

Mexican Buffet 

Night at the Grill 

Bleu at The Veranda 

BBQ Specials 

at Hemmingways 



West Bay Club 

Justspliff live at 


Lounge 

Pub Night 

at Fairways 

Live entertainment 

at the Deck 

at Seven Stars 

Game on! 

Monday Night 

Football at Bagatelle 

Tequila Tuesdays at 


Lounge 

Wine Not 

Wednesdays at 


Lounge

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