Volume 8 Issue 45

Page 3NOVEMBER 9TH - NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012TURKS & CAICOS SUN

LOCAL NEWS

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TURKS AND CAICOS SUN NOVEMBER 9TH - NOVEMBER 16TH, 2012

Osbourne Paynter, 22-year veteranof the Royal Turks and CaicosIslands Police Force was sent hometo his native St. Vincent and theGrenadines on Tuesday, November6, in unceremonious fashion.

Before departing the country,Paynter complained that he was giventhe leper’s treatment by his superiorsand the government, telling the mediathat he was handled line an outcast.Aside from an issued governmentpermit to work in the country, theformer longstanding cop had no otherimmigration status, and so, upon hisdeparture from the force, suchimmigration position became null andvoid.

Paynter, who spoke to the mediawhile waiting to be ushered onto aplane bound for Jamaica, throughwhich he was expected to reach to hishome country, complained that he wasled to the Providenciales InternationalAirport from Grand Turk byimmigration officials, who he said heldhis passport in a bid to ensure heboarded the plane.

Paynter parted ways with thepolice force after being approvedunder the government-proposedVoluntary Severance Scheme. Duringhis time in the service Paynter said hewas an integral member of the RoyalTurks and Caicos Police ForceMarching Band. And, even afterleaving the force, he was still asked toplay as a memebr.

“I worked in the Royal Turks andCaicos Islands Police Force and Iserved this country well. And knowthey are handling me like a prisoner.This morning I came by the airport,immigration took away my passport,

gave the pilot my passport. When Icame in Provo, they still held mypassport and told me that I got to leavethe country now,” he said.

He said that even while he wasbeing sent home, Government hadowed him money, and although he waspromised the funds, there was noindication that he would have gotten itbefore boarding the flight. The ex-policeman warned that, based on histreatment here in the TCI, he wouldexplore his recourse options as soon ashe returned to St. Vincent and theGrenadines.

“They still owe me $1500, to takecare of my ticket and other expensesand so on. Up until now I have notseen anybody, and that is so unfairbecause I serve this country well. Theygave me my pension of $683, and I

supposed to get gratuity, they did notgive me any gratuity, but now they areracing me out of the country, and thatis not fair. And when I go to St.Vincent, I am going to take it up withmy people (government) and thehuman rights, because they violatedmy rights,” Paynter lamented.

The disgruntled ex-cop said heexplored the possibility of attainingsome sort of immigration document toenable his stay in the TCI just beforedemitting the force, but apparently thateffort fell through.

“I spoke to Mr. (Oswald)Skippings earlier on, and he did a letterfor me to the governor for him to grantme PRC (Permanent Residency Status)or something based on my contributionin serving this country. And he(governor) never replied; he

(Skippings) wrote the letter from April16. I played music in this country; Iwent to Canada, I went to New York inrepresenting the police band.

“I worked in Marine Branch all ofmy life, I worked in a number ofoperations in the capital (Grand Turk).I did a lot for this country. I came herewhen other people didn’t want to jointhe police force. I was working on acargo boat; they took me off the cargoboat and told me to join the policeforce. And I am so disappointed in theBritish Administration,” Paynter said.

Paynter was among 119 currentand 10 retired officers fromProvidenciales, North Caicos andMiddle Caicos, who received theQueen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal forLong Service to the institution, on July20, this year, during a ceremony at theDown Town Ball Park. He was also amember of the police band who playedat the event.

“I love the Turks and CaicosIslands; the people treated my realgood, but it is the BritishAdministration and the head of thepolice force, especially the policecommissioner, who is the maininstigator behind this kind of treatment.They are treating me like a criminal,”Paynter said.

Meantime, Immigration Officialshave categorically denied that "BigLink" was deported from the Turks andCaicos Islands.

But while Big Link expressed hisdisappointment about being treated likea criminal, a senior immigrationofficial told SUNtv that Paynther wasnever served with any deportationpapers and he has not been placed onany stop list.

The Immigration official explainedthat Big Link has no legal status in theTurks and Caicos Islands, although hewas given several opportunities to do so.

The source told SUNtv that theformer cop was given what was due tohim in terms of pension, and he is freeto visit the Turks and Caicos Islands atany time in the future

Retired cop “Big Link”sent home to St. Vincent

Osbourne Paynter (left) and Governor Ric Todd exchanged pleasantries shortly after collecting hisLong Service medal at the Down Town Ball Park on July. Paynter, who had returned then, also

played in the band during the ceremony

Names of twogovernment

officialscharged with

corruptionrevealed

Oliver and Sonji Williams are thetwo Government officials werearrested by the Royal Turks andCaicos Islands Police for allegedacts of corruption followingintensive investigations by theIntegrity Commission.

They were arrested in GrandTurk, on Wednesday 7th November2012 and subsequently chargedwith committing offences contraryto the Integrity CommissionOrdinance and bailed to appearbefore Grand Turk MagistratesCourt on Thursday November22nd, 2012 at 9am.

Woman appears in court charged with theftSandie Willis who was charged for theft with regards to some eight thousand seven hundred twenty three dollars fromInterhealth Canada, was brought before Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner on Wednesday, November 7th. SamanthaGlinton represented the crown and Glenda Clarke was the lawyer for Willis. The matter was set to be tried in Januaryof 2013 in the Supreme Court upon the request of Willis. Willis was made to surrender all travel documents and wasgranted bail in the amount of ten thousand dollars with a surety.

LOCAL NEWSPage 6


RE: Proposed Environmental Atrocities in The Turks& Caicos Islands

Having spent a good deal of time in Turks andCaicos in 2002 and 2003 in my quest to setfreediving World Records the Islands occupy a veryspecial place in my heart. I was fortunate enough tobreak several records on those visits which stillstand, and I have been pleased to use my name andsuccess to promote the islands internationally as abeautiful, unspoiled, environmentally sensitivedestination. This included a highly acclaimed BBCdocumentary about diving around the islands thatcontinues to be broadcast globally.

From what I now read and hear from others onthe islands, this has changed dramatically.Providenciales is becoming overrun withdevelopment at the expense of the ecosystems,according to the highly respected NationalGeographic Traveller and Adventure Magazines.More alarmingly, I understand Government is nowactually encouraging development in the country'sNational Parks and Nature Reserves onProvidenciales and elsewhere. This is totallyincomprehensible. The Turks & Caicos Islands' mainattraction is its unspoiled environment — not glitzyhotels, mega-yacht facilities and artificial islands forluxury homes in the middle of National Parks - thisruns completely contrary to the image I, and manyother long-term repeat visitors, treasure of theislands. Most alarming to me is the proposal byDolphin Cove to build and operate a “swim with thedolphins” facility on Providenciales. I have spentmany years exposed to natural dolphin behaviourand serve as a spokesperson for the Whale andDolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) and TheWorld Society For The Protection Of Animals(WSPA). Years ago, it was thought that keepingdolphins in captivity, training them to do tricks and

requiring them to interact with people was aconstructive and harmless thing to do, eveneducational. We couldn't have been more wrong!

It is now common knowledge that keeping wilddolphins in confinement and forcing them to performfor food is extremely cruel, inhumane and unhealthy,with little or no educational value at all. In brief, theyare highly social creatures that ordinarily travel ingroups (pods), often consisting of family units.Separation from the group can cause tremendousanxiety to the animals taken captive and those leftbehind. A dirty little secret is that many do notsurvive the capture and transportation process. Onestudy showed a 53% mortality rate within the first 3months of capture.

Dolphins also are free ranging by nature,roaming miles upon miles of open sea and spendingapproximately 80% their lives at significant depthsbelow the surface. Confinement in comparativelysmall, shallow tanks and artificial lagoons altersinstinctive behaviour dramatically. Male dolphinsoften display aggression toward one another and itcan be impossible for a weaker male to escape theattacks of a stronger one in a confined area. Illnessesand injuries are common in captivity and a very highlevel of veterinary care is required to keep theanimals alive and free from diseases. Every one ofthese animals, even those born in captivity, sufferstress comparable to a human spending its life insolitary confinement, and they are quite literally andpainfully dying to entertain you from the momentthey arrive in captivity. Their only contribution tothis horrendous fate is their permanent andmisleading smile.

"Swim with the dolphins" programs areespecially insidious because the behaviour thatmakes the animals appear so cute and lovable(human interaction such as shaking hands with their

flippers, holding heads above water, chattering,kissing, towing, etc.) is completely unnatural to themand can only be developed through food deprivationtechniques. In other words, they don't do these thingsout of affection they do them because it is the onlyway they get food. Understandably, operators ofthese programs don't publicize the fact that someanimals nonetheless have become so distressed atbeing forced to act unnaturally that they have bittentourists. This happens a lot more than many areaware of and the resulting negative publicity can bedevastating.

Modern and totally logical thinking is that“swim with the dolphins” facilities are a cruelpractice and should be phased out, just as trainedanimal acts have been in many places. In the UK forexample, captive dolphin facilities no longer exist atall, in part due to the agreed health and safetystandards for the dolphins being too costly tomaintain but mostly because public awareness ofsuch cruelty is heightened. Although many still existand new ones are still being built in somemisinformed developing countries, tourists arequickly learning that they are inappropriate andshould not be patronized. I believe that the Turks &Caicos Islands would be making a big mistake tocontinue with its plan to construct one.

Hitherto, the islands have enjoyed a worldwidereputation for celebrating it's wild marine life, thanksin part to Jo Jo the wild Dolphin as well as therelease into the wild of three captive dolphins fromother Dolphinariums, so this proposal strikes me assupremely ironic and counter productive.

For the past 10 years I have been a good willambassador for your beautiful islands. If this wantondestruction of the environment continues, with theimprimatur of

government, I will feel compelled to publiclywithdraw my endorsement of the Turks & CaicosIslands and recommend that tourists visit more eco-friendly destinations thattruly embrace being "Beautiful By Nature".

Yours,TANYA STREETERBBC TV Presenter & World Record Freediver

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EDITORIAL CARTOON

Open Letter to GovernorRic Todd from Turks and

Caicos GoodwillAmbassador Tanya Streeter

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Mr Anand Heeraman has beenappointed as the first AuditorGeneral and head of the newlyformed Turks and Caicos IslandsNational Audit Office.The announcement was made by

by His Excellency the Governor, onThursday November 8th.For the past year and a half he has

been a specialist financial consultant tothe Attorney General in the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Trinidad andTobago. Mr Heeraman is a Fellow of

the Chartered Association of CertifiedAccountants, England, and a CertifiedGeneral Accountant, Canada, and hasover 15 years of experience in theaccountancy field. His appointment is for six years

and it is intended that he will arrive inthe TCI before the end of November totake up this challenging role.Governor Ric Todd said, “The

importance of this high profile rolewas demonstrated by global interest inthe post with a total of 15 applications

from as far away as New Zealand,Africa and the Middle East. I amdelighted that we have secured theservices of a much experienced andmotivated individual to take forwardthis extremely important oversightrole.” The National Audit Office

Ordinance 2012 established a NationalAudit Office (NAO) to strengthen thecontrol and supervision by the Houseof Assembly of the expenditure ofpublic money by making further

provision for the empowerment andstatus of the holder of the office ofAuditor General. The Ordinance also provided for

an external auditor of the national auditoffice; to make provision forpromoting economy, efficiency andeffectiveness in the use of publicmoney by government departmentsand other authorities and bodies; andfor connected purposes.The NAO is a Statutory Body and

replaces the Office of Chief Auditor.

TCIG announces new Auditor General

Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa is on targetto welcome 98,112 guests in 2012, whichrepresents nearly a third of all visitor arrivals tothe destination according to data released by TCIlate this summer. The number represents a threepercent increase in guest arrivals to BeachesTurks & Caicos year over last, a significant gainthat is in sharp contrast to the seven percentdecline in total visitor arrivals to Turks andCaicos as confirmed by the destination. “We have a phenomenal product and one of the

best, most highly-trained staffs at Beaches Turks and

Caicos that together, consistently deliver value to ourcustomers and the numbers demonstrate that,” saidGordon “Butch” Stewart, chairman and founder ofBeaches Resorts. “We are proud of our success andwhat we’ve been able to accomplish together. Thiseconomy has made us fierce competitors, and we arealways mindful of our responsibility to ouremployees and to the impact Beaches Turks &Caicos has on the health of tourism in TCI, ouradopted home.” Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa

is TCI’s largest employer, recruiting an experienced

workforce but also providing unskilled workers withthe most comprehensive job-training programs in theregion. To plan for the future and maintain standardsof high-quality, Sandals Resorts International, parentcompany of Beaches Turks & Caicos, has formedpartnerships with local schools and providedinternship opportunities to students from secondaryschools such as the Clement Howell High Schooland Turks and Caicos Community College. Inaddition, the company recently launched SandalsCorporate University to provide employees withmore extensive training.

Beaches Turks and Caicos Islands on trackto welcome close to 100,00 guests in 2012

John Parker remanded to prisonJohn Parker was brought before the courts on Wednesday and was referred to by Magistrate CliftonWarner as an experienced campaigner due to the fact that he has had numerous cases before thecourts. Parker was arrested and charged for assault occasioning bodily harm. Police reports state that according to a bar owner in the Kew Town area on the thirty first of October

2012, Parker was within the vicinity of the bar and was warned to leave. It was said that Parker hit the barowner with a rock causing him to seek medical attention at the Cheshire Hall Medical Center. This time around, Parker is saying that he was working in his defense by hitting the gentleman with

the rock because he was being taken advantage of.Parker went on to say that the bar owner came up to him from behind and slammed him to the ground

and stomped him in the face. He also said that he sought medical attention for his injuries which couldstill be seen in the courtroom. Parker was remanded until November 16th.

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InterHealth Canada says it does notown or operate the incinerator atthe former Myrtle Rigby Clinic, aswas stated in an article in the SUNlast week.

According to InterHealthCanada’s Chie Executive OfficeRoger Cheesman, the incineratorproject is one owned and managed bya division of the Ministry of Health.

Cheesman said that staff whooperate the unit are not members ofstaff of InterHealth Canada but of thethat same division of the Ministry ofHealth.

He added that the hours ofoperation are not in any way dictatedor specified by InterHealth Canada atCheshire Hall Medical Centre.

“The incinerator is based entirelywithin the old Myrtle Rigby HealthComplex site and not on Cheshire HallMedical Centre land,” Cheesmanstated. “Whilst InterHealth Canadacreates the waste that is burned at thesite, the contract it has with TCIG isthat the clinical waste is stored at theCheshire Hall Medical Centre site in asecured compound. Under the contractit is the responsibility of the Ministryof Health’s environmental health teamto remove the bags and dispose of

them according to internationalstandards.”

He added: “It is worthy of notethat most clinical waste is only lightlyor not even contaminated as itincludes dressings, theatre drapes etc.,and any body tissues that may be sentfor incineration comprise anextremely small component of waste.Much of the ‘smell’ may emanatefrom the plastics in the syringes thathave been used and requireincineration.”

Last week, the SUN reported thatnoxious emissions from theincinerator forced the closure of theProvidenciales campus of the Turksand Caicos Islands CommunityCollege last Thursday evening,October 25, after students andlecturers developed respiratoryproblems.

A student, who claimed that hewas affected by the toxic smell, saidthat the emission was so strong that heand other students had to scurry fromtheir classroom off the compoundwhile cupping their noses with theirhands in a bid to stave off theoffensive smell.

“The smell was so strong that italso burned our eyes and noses; the

scent was unbearable to the point thatclass was cancelled for the day. Somestudents mentioned that they hadconstant vomiting after reaching homebecause the scent was still lingering intheir system from earlier ingestion,”one student said.

Principal for the CommunityCollege, Samuel Forbes told The SUNthat he had written to the Ministry ofHealth for them to address the issue inthe future, since it was clear that theuse of the incinerator during schoolhours was having in debilitating effecton occupants of the learning facility.

Forbes said he decided to writethe health ministry after he was toldby the hospital, after making contactwith them regarding the issue that theyhad to carry out the incineration at thattime because the facility had run outof space to store such wastes.

“We have spoken to the personswho were responsible and who weredoing it, and they said they could notdo anything about it, so I have writtento the Ministry of Health, and am nowawaiting a response from thatministry, and I will do some follow upon it because it is a serious thing. I didnot experience it, but my lecturersexperienced it, and obviously it came

from the incinerator where burningwhat I would call bio waste – probablyhuman parts and so forth. One of thelecturers had taken a video of it, soyou could see the black smoke comingout the incinerator,” Forbes revealed.

InterHealth Canada deniesowning the irritating incinerator

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Governors dispatched by the BritishGovernment to the Turks andCaicos Islands are not answerable tothe Integrity Commission - the bodyset up by law to investigate andprosecute corruption in public life.

It was the Integrity Commission,which revealed that its rein stoppedstops at the Deputy Governor’s office.At the same time the Commission didnot say what, if any measures can betaken internally to bring a governor toaccount in the wake of a corruptionallegation.

Speaking at the unveiling of thePublic Service Code of Conduct onTuesday in Providenciales, BishopClarence Williams, who is a memberof that body, and who also chaired thenews conference, noted: the IntegrityCommission has no authority over thegovernor. But from the deputygovernor and downwards, yes (it hasauthority).”

On its completion of aninvestigation, depending against whomthe allegation is leveled against, theIntegrity Commission can file itsreport to the CEO of the Civil Service;the Deputy Governor; the speaker ofthe House of Assembly; or theGovernor.

Chief Executive Director for theIntegrity Commission EugeneOtuonye said that the deputy governorand the Chief Executive of the PublicService are the ones that would receivereports relating to officers of the

service. He said that reports againstparliamentarians would be made to thespeaker of the House and the governor,while reports of allegation against thespeaker and the deputy governorwould be made to the governor.

“If it (corruption allegation)involves a public officer, that reportwould go to the head of the PublicService and to the Deputy Governor. Ifit involves a member of the House ofAssembly or a minister, it would goboth to the speaker and the Governor.If it involves the Deputy Governor thereport would go to the governor.

“If it involves her the speaker ofthe House of Assembly, the report willgo to the governor. At the end of theday the Commission will make areport of their findings. TheCommission will give a copy of thatreport to the persons against whomthose allegations have been made, sothat nothing is done behind him or her.It is a procedure, and the IntegrityCommission would ensure that theprovisions in the code are compliedwith,” Otuonye said.

In the meantime, Bishop Williamspraised the provisions in the document,reiterating that they would ensure thecurbing of wayward public sectorbehaviours. He hinted that thecorruption level in the TCI neededleashing, and was happy now that thecode was out to tackle such problem.

“Whilst the codes of conduct arenot new to persons in the western

world, we surely looked into our pastin the Turks and Caicos Islands, andbeing a persons who was born andbred in the Turks and Caicos Island –Born in Providenciales and grew up inGrand Turk – I certainly know whathas been going on, so I am thankfulthat we now have a document that islaw.

“The document will ensure thatpersons in public life in the Turks andCaicos see that honesty, integrity, goodwork and fair play are invoked in allfacets of public life and, to see that theTurks and Caicos Islands would goforth with great fortitude that thejurisdiction would become one of themost honest, corruption-free

jurisdictions in the whole world. “And, that is what we will be

promoting with this code, and that iswhat the Integrity Commission is allabout – to promote good governancein the sense of public workers andofficials and their functions and intheir duty to the Turks and Caicos,”Bishop Williams said.

He further noted that copies of thecode would be sent to all personsworking in the public service as wellas to all three political parties. SirDavid Simmons is the Chairman forthe Commission. In the meantime, thegovernment has appointed SimonBaker as Chief Investigating Officerfor the Commission.

Governor not accountable toIntegrity Commission

Members of the integrity Commission. From left Simon Baker, Chief Investigating Officer; Patrick Noonan, Business Coordinator of the Political Financial Activities Unit of the Commission; Eugene Otuonye,Executive Director for the Integrity Commission; Bishop Clarence Williams; retired commissioner of police Paul Harvey; Rev. Reuben Hall and Attorney Martin Green.

LOCAL NEWSPage 10


While conceding that there was nopublic record to suggest thatrecommendations by electionobservers in countries that votingirregularities were uncovered hadcontributed to any significantchange, The team ofCommonwealth ParliamentaryAssociation, British Islands &Mediterranean Region (CPABIMR) independent ElectionObservers currently in the countrywas hopeful that any shortcomingsreported would be acted upon bythe authorities.

The Election Observer Missionheaded by Gibraltar’s Minister forEnterprise, Training and Employment,Joe Bossano, which arrived in the TCINovember 6, said it would file a reportto Governor Ric Todd on its findingsand recommendations beforemembers depart on November 12.

Bassano told members of themedia during a news conference at the

Department of Environment andMaritime Affairs (DEMA) office

located in the Bight, Providenciales,said that the observers’ job was toensure that they penned an accurateaccount of the election process, but itwas up to the authorities to act onrecommendations geared at enhancingthe process.

“The responsibility of this missionis, we should reflect what we believeto be true and accurate and it is thenfor you to decide what to make of it.But the important thing for me is notto look the other way when somethings are going to be controversial.We are here to do a job, and we haveto do it honestly and to the best of ourability. It is then a matter for others todecide what use they make of thereport that we make,” Bossano said.

He reiterated that the job of theobservers was not to flinch in the faceof untoward actions, but to recordthem and make the necessaryendorsements.

“Democracy can only work wellif you always bear in mind who youare doing it for. Anything (abnormal)in the elections that you are havingand in the new way of voting catch ourattention, and that we feel needs to bementioned in the report, it bementioned. We are here to oversee theentire (voting) process – frombeginning to end. We have not been

here for the election campaign but wewere made familiar with theConstitution and the changes made tothe Constitution.

“We have got a full picture, andtherefore, what we are here to observeis the actual conducting of theelection. We will be here when thevotes are being counted, and we willstill be here if there are recounts,unless it lasts longer than thearrangements that we’ve got forleaving, which is the 12th (ofNovember). The report that we haveto produce and that I have to sign onbehalf of the Mission is a report that,in my view, should be ascomprehensive and as useful to you aswe can make it. I see it as somethingthat we should do for your benefit andnot to anybody else’s,” he said”

The other members of the Missionare: British MPs Thomas Dochertyand James Duddridge; Juliette Penn,Election Commissioner, BVI; KeithLowenfield, Assistant Chief ElectionMonitor, Guyana; Rev. LenworthSterling, Senior Returning Officer,Jamaica; Gasper Baptiste, DeputyChief Elections Officer, St Lucia; andKonrad Olszewski, SeniorIndependent Adviser to the ElectionObserver Mission.

Election Observers vow to be impartial in report

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Gibraltar’s Minister for Enterprise, Training and Employment, Joe Bossano (third from left), who heads the Mission of Election Observers here addressesthe media while other members look on. From left Juliette Penn from BVI, British PM James Duddridge, ; Keith Lowenfield of Guyana Gasper Baptiste of

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BY VIVIAN TYSON SUN SENIOR EDITOR

The media arm of the Royal Turks andIslands Police Force has opened up apublic discussion on the operation ofpawn shops that have been recently

mushrooming across Providenciales.Pawn shops, depends to whom you speak, have been viewed in the TCI as

favourable and unfavourable. Some persons see it as a means for the acquisitionof quick bucks when they ran into a jam by pawning valuable items in a bid tocollect funds to offset certain demands, while others sees them as an outlet forcriminals to dispose of stolen items.

In recent time, items stolen from residence across Providenciales havesurfaced at pawn shops, triggering police investigations into some of theiroperations. And, probably this is what sparked the police to open the debate onits Facebook page.

The question posed by the police regarding pawn shop operations is thefollowing: “What are your thoughts on the pawn shops on Provo, should there be strictrules governing the manner they operate? Do you have any issues with the PawnShops? Suggestions.”

The topic received a great deal of feedback from the general public, which offeredmixed views on how they felt of those shops in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Jeffrey Racette wrote: “I found several items that were stolen from me for sale inthe shops.”

Shamard Gardiner noted: “In relation to pawn store (sic)on the island ofProvidenciales.....that is where most stolen goods are turned in for small amountsof cash.”

Donna Soto wrote: “Back when I worked law enforcement...Pawn Shops werea great way to catch your thieves. There must be rules in place. Make thosepawning/selling goods show I/D (which is photocopied) and take thumb print.Goods should be held at least 30 days before being allowed to be sold. Forms needto be completed and supplied to the Police Dept. with detailed description of whatis being pawned and/or sold. That's just the basics, it's actually a great tool for theInvestigator.”

Claudia Weber Carter wrote: “ I agree with Donna. It is all following a correctprocedure. If you follow these procedures the thieves will think twice (before)taking the items to be pawn (sic) off.”

Kellie Hayes wrote: “The understaffed / over worked / underpaid policehave more pressing matters than sorting through mountains of paperwork thathave been supplied by the pawn shops. I should hope that searching throughpaperwork to match a stolen Toshiba laptop or a gold chain with PShp form doesnot take preference over a car accident or worse. If they weren't here it would beone less thing the PO PO have to deal with. They need to go! Pawn shops havegiven thieves a place to take all our property. Yes, our computers, cameras, jewelryetc can and is sold on the street but the pawn shops are dealing mainly with stolengoods! We are giving thieves an easy paycheck.

Barb Petri wrote: “Interestingly, someone broke into our cars last night and theonly thing missing was my iPod. I guess I will run by the pawn Shop later...”

Police open Facebookdebate on pawn shops


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The latest Audit Report from theTurks and Caicos IslandsGovernment noted that there were anumber of errors in the bankreconciliation for the years 2007/08,2008/09 and 2009/10.

According to the report, due to thefact that reconciliations were notperformed regularly during the year,issues with the accounting systemwere not detected or resolved.Complex issues arose as a result ofunmanaged system issues. Many of theproblems experienced with completingbank reconciliations could have beenresolved if management addressedsystem issues in a timely manner.There were instances wheretransactions were handled incorrectlyand could have only been changed byreviewing the configuration of thesystem. Bank reconciliations were re-performed by Treasury for 2007/08and 2008/09.

The following issues were noted:- • Most of the errors were in

relation to duplicated cheque numbersthat could not be matched with thebank statement and improper handlingof HR journals through the system.

• During 2007/08, 2008/09, TheTreasury processed large value

journals inorder to reconcile the mainaccount. For example, during 2007/08payments on the bank statement notposted to the accounting systemtotalled $5,222,760;$12,681,627:2008/09. Amounts of$4,746,316:2007/08 and$9,459,282:2008/09 noted as amountsposted on the accounting system thatwere not identified on the bankstatement, are not un-presented andpossibly duplicate entries on thesystem that needed adjusting.

• There were instances wherecheques disbursed through theaccounting system appeared in thebank statement as a different amount.Adjustments were completed for thesetypes of occurrences $80,297: 2007/08($45,582):2008/09 and($11,511):2009/10 these reflectinstances where the payment amountswere either more than or less than thecheques processed through the bank.

• Due to reconciliations not beingperformed for the HR section,considerable time was spent to correctdifferences in records and unprocesseddata which also contributed to thedelay in reconciling the main bankaccount.

• It is evident that journals are

automatically generated by the system.Most of the automatic journals couldnot be matched to actualinvoices/payments an therefore had tobe adjusted or cancelled.

• Bank reconciliations were notperformed for all accounts held withbanks.

The accounts were not presentedin the timeframe required. Due to thelateness of the accounts our timelineshad to change. This is still an on-goingissue. There are no procedures orcontrols within the Treasury to analyseand reconcile advance accounts. Fromour audit, for 2010/2011 advances inrelation to PersonalAdvances andChristmas Advances that have notbeen recovered or collected fromindividuals amount to $2,638,670,representing 43% of outstandingadvances at year-end. These two areashave not been properly reconciled bythe Treasury over the years.

We noted that deductions fromsalaries are recorded as receivedhowever in certain cases there is norecord of an advance being issued tothe individual.

The opening balances foradvances cannot be relied on due to noreconciliation in prior years.

No decision has been made towrite off the potential bad debt. Wehope, with proper procedures in place(including proper filing), the Treasurywould be able to perform areconciliation of all advances byindividuals and all amounts owed fromprevious financial years could bewritten off7 once deemed asunrecoverable.

The report added: “As previouslyreported, we noted that there is little orno review of data input by members ofstaff at the Treasury. Additionally,there are no procedures to ensure thatsuspense accounts are cleared in atimely manner, and that all otheraccount balances reviewed andreconciled regularly. This task isnormally left to the end of the financialyear, which makes the year-endaccounting process difficult andsignificantly delays the production offinancial data.”

The Audit report recommendedthat a review be undertaken to resolvethe structural and systemic issueswithin the Treasury. Procedures andcontrols should be in place to ensurethat:

• Accounts are submitted for auditaccording to set deadlines;

• Bank reconciliations areprepared in a timely manner;

• All data input is reviewed andauthorised by a competent andexperienced individual;

• All balance sheet accounts(including advances, deposits andsuspense accounts) are reconciledregularly and reviewed by a seniorofficial.

It was also recommended that theMinistry of Finance delivers arefresher course to all accountingofficers, including all data inputofficers, covering for example, reviewof their department’s account balancesregularly, applying due diligenceprocedures8, matching of purchaseorders against invoices, eliminatingduplicate payments, and postingerrors, etc.

TCIG Audit Report high lights failure of the Treasury to produce accurate

and timely financial information

Ports of Call Resort –Grace Bay

Resumes only please. No direct calls excepted.

Seeking candidates that have the requirements listed:

GENERAL MANAGERA proven track record in the Caribbean, 10 years resort /International experience with a minimum of 2-3 years of directrelated experience as a General Manager.Additional experience in Commercial Plaza management andEvent Planning are a pre-requisite’s for this position.A Hospitality Degree is preferable as well as a strongbackground in rooms division.Full responsibility for the operation and cost control of theresort.Energetic, positive leadership needed to continue the ongoingdevelopment of employees.Qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders need only apply.

HOUSEKEEPERSJob Description:Responsible to clean guest rooms as assigned. 2-3 years in ahotel as a Housekeeper a must.Must have knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.Must be able to read and write English and understand verbaland written instructions.Willing to work weekends and holidays.HousemanMust have one year experience in an hotel / resortenvironment.Must be physically fit and assist the Housekeeping team withthe daily housekeeping duties.Clean and maintain housekeeping equipment as required.

Email resumes to: [email protected]

ALIX PRINCEIs looking for one

Gardiner/LabourerSalary $5.00 per hourContact 347-9039

POSITION AVAILABLE:

MANAGERConnolly Motors Ltd is seeking aManager with at least 20 yearsexperience in all departments ofDealership Operations.Must be trained and knowledgeable inAutomotive Parts, Car Sales, StaffManagement and capable inoperation a show room.Must possess communication andorganizational skills.Must be 35 years and older.Willing to work weekends andholidays.

Salary is based on experience. Apply to Connolly Motors Ltd

649-946-5300

LAS

COQUETAS

BEAUTY

SALON

Is looking forNail Technician

(AcrylicCosmetologist)Salary $5.00 per hour

Contact 431-0821

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Over 100 Teachers from threeGovernment schools in Providencialesreceived their Emergency FirstResponse (EFR) & CardiopulmonaryResuscitation (CPR) certifications lastweek, all thanks to Beaches Turks &Caicos philanthropic arm, theSandals Foundation.

The award recognized teachers andprincipals from the FoundationSponsored Clement Howell High andEnid Capron Primary and also fromneighboring Primary school, Ianthe Prattwho all celebrated in a lavish cocktailceremony held at the resort’s EastCaicos Grand Ball room. Early lastmonth teachers of the three schoolsparticipated in a two-day trainingworkshop facilitated by the resort’sTraining and Development Departmentwhich came just in time for the newschool year. The seminar taught theteachers how to act in an emergency,assess the scene and patient, lay rescuerCPR and how to use an automatedexternal defibrillator device. With theuse of dolls and active participationfrom their fellow colleagues during roleplay exercises, emergency situationscame to life at the workshop. “OurClement Howell Teachers wererecognized at a cocktail ceremony lastweek where they were each presentedwith a certificate of recognition and acard certifying them as CPR and ERFtrained,” said Gerald Persaud, newprincipal of Clement Howell HighSchool, “The School is home to over900 students and accidents areinevitable, with the training teacherswill be better able to first render someform of emergency first response or

CPR before he or she is taken to seekfurther medical attention.”

Rachel Taylor Principal of FiveCays Based Enid Capron Primary alsocommented on the certification award,“The CPR Training will allow ourteachers to be better equipped to handlethe many minor accidents that mayoccur at our school,” she said, “Thanksto the Sandals Foundation, nowTeachers are more confident and lessintimidated to care for an injured studentand the community by extension.” Andconcluded, “Congratulations are in placefor Beaches Turks and Caicos for the rolethey continue to play in making adifference and promoting education aswe partner with each other.”

Principal of the Ianthe Pratt PrimarySchool, Dara Thomas noted that herteachers were long interested inbecoming certified emergency firstresponders. “We work with children andfrom time to time we experience injuries.We don’t have school nurses, so byhaving this certification we’ll be betterable to assist our child before medicalpersonnel arrive,” she continues, “We’reextremely thankful to the SandalsFoundation for granting us this excitingopportunity and beneficial certification.”

The Sandals Foundation looks tospearhead more projects with the schoolsand invite them to reach out where everpossible to assist in educationalprospects. The Sandals Foundation is thephilanthropic arm of Sandals ResortsInternational with commitment toimproving the education, communityand environment in which Sandals andBeaches Resorts operates.

Government teachersget emergency first

response certifications

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HOLIDAY VILLAGEIs seeking

SECURITY GUARDWeekly salary: $225

Working hours: 6 days per weekContact 946-5500

Attorney-at-law Doreen Quelch-Stubbs has been reappointed as theChair of the Turks and CaicosIslands Human Rights Commission(HRC) for a further three years.

In making the announcement onWednesday, His Excellency GovernorRoc Todd revealed that four newappointments have also been made tothe Human Rights Commission: PastorDennis Swann, Patricia SaxtonDirector of the Turks and CaicosNational Museum, Carl Simmons ofTropical Shipping, and SophieStanbrook of Karam & Missick.Together they provide collectiveexpertise on health, law and humanrights advocacy, human rights andcorporate/commercial law, non-profitorganisation management, communityoutreach, business and banking.

“I would like to take thisopportunity to thank the outgoingmembers of the Human RightsCommission for their sterlingcontributions these past three years,”said Governor Todd. “The UK’s 2012Overseas Territories White Paper isclear that the UK Government expectsthe Territories to abide by the samebasic standards of human rights as theUK, and that Territory Governmentshave a duty to ensure local lawcomplies with relevant internationalconventions and court judgements andis non-discriminatory.”

The TCI Constitution provides for

the Human Rights Commission topromote the observance of humanrights in the Turks and Caicos Islands;to receive and investigate complaintsof breaches or infringements of rightsor freedoms of the individual as set outin the Constitution or in internationalhuman rights treaties that have beenextended to the Islands; provide adviceon complaints; mediation; and, raisepublic awareness of human rights andissue guidance as required.

“I welcome the new membershipto the Commission and look forwardto a productive working relationshipwith a renewed commitment to thechildren, the poor, the disabled, thetrafficking, exploitation and abuse ofwomen, and to put an end to the

continued discrimination againstpersons living with HIV/AIDs,” saidDoreen Quelch Stubbs, Chair of theTCI Human rights commission.

“We remain resolute in ourcommitment to upholding theprinciples of human rights, ensuringthat people are treated fairly withrespect and dignity, and will continueour campaign against poverty, againstprejudice, ignorance, against injusticeand discrimination.”

One of the first tasks of the newCommission will be to work with theGovernor, Government and Chambers,to take steps to further strengthen theHRC in line with, and in support of itsduties, under the Constitution.

The Human Rights Commission isone of the six Constitutional bodies inthe Turks and Caicos. The 2011Constitution establishes six institutionsfor protecting good governance in theTurks and Caicos Islands: an AuditorGeneral and a National Audit Office; aComplaints Commissioner; a Directorof Public Prosecutions; a HumanRights Commission; an Integrity

Commission; and a Supervisor ofElections.•The outgoing HRC members, whocompleted three year teams beginningin October 2009, are Courtney Misick,Ruben Hall, Daniel Malcolm, andDottis Arthur who sadly passed awayearlier this week. •There are a number of Internationaltreaties extended to the TCI and towhich the Territory and Governmentmust comply, the key treaties being: •European Convention on HumanRights;•The International Covenant on Civiland Political Rights;•The International Covenant onEconomic, Social, and Cultural Rights;•The Convention against Torture andOther Cruel, Inhumane or DegradingTreatment or Punishment;•The Convention on the Rights of theChild;•The Convention on the Elimination ofAll Forms of Discrimination againstWomen; and,•The Convention on the Elimination ofAll Forms of Racial Discrimination.

Doreen Quelch-Stubbs reappointedhead of Human Rights Commission

Attorney-at-law Doreen Quelch-Stubbs

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESVeranda is currently seeking qualified candidates that have the requirements listed along withan outgoing professional manner. Our ideal candidates must love to work with different typesof people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization.

TANDOORI CHEFTo be responsible for the preparation of all marinades and tandoori dishes, ensure quality ofservice, food and presentation and meet and exceed guest expectations.

Job RequirementsIndian Cuisine background in hotel and restaurant environment:• Knowledge of Indian Food suppliers and spices Knowledge of Northern and Southern Indian Cuisine:• Production of Samosa meats & vegetables• Dosa, Idly, Vada ect. • Chutneys; Raita, Mango, Mint, & TamrindMinimum of 3 years experience in Tandoori Cuisine:• Kebabs; Seekh Kebabs. Chicken Malai Tikka & Kalmi Kebab• Variety of Indian breads; Naan, Kulcha, Roti & Paratha• Solid knowledge of Indian curry; Makahani gravy, Rogan Josh, Dal, Shahi Gravy

Restaurant SupervisorSupervises the overall organization and direction of the outlet, under the direction of theRestaurant Manager, to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. Thisincludes: the supervision and, on the job training of employees, manpower utilization andimplementation, follow up on service standards. Fills in for the Restaurant Manager in hisabsence.

Job Requirements:Previous experience as a Restaurant Supervisor in a hotel environmentGood Oral and written communication skillsAble to demonstrate hands on leadership to ensure exceptional guest service.

Laundry AttendantEnsures all laundry requests are completed for each department as needed.Responsibilities include sorting linen, as well as washing, folding, pressing, Requires standing for long periods of time, walking and bendingMust be able to lift, carry and push up to 50lbsMust be flexible, willing to work all shifts, on weekends and holidaysSalary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Only persons selected for an interview will be contactedOnly Belongers Need Apply toHuman Resource ManagerNo later than November 15, 2012Email: [email protected] hand deliver to our office at Veranda Resort and ResidencesPrincess Dr. Lower Bight, Providenciales

TECHNICIANWanted A qualified operatorexperienced in running reverseosmosis desalination plants and pumpstations in the private sector. Musthave proven and verifiable trackrecord demonstrating competency inthe role.

This position is part time and requires variable hours, includingweekends, evenings and holidays. Selected candidate mustspeak and write in English.

Please submit applications in person to our administrativeoffice located at Turtle Cove Landing, attention: Mrs.Desemona Belliard.

All employment decisions will be made by our corporate officeslocated in the USA. Closing date for applications is November21st 2012. Salary commensurate with experience.

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THE WINTER SEASON IS SOON HERE,COME AND JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!!!

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond all inclusive property inthe Caribbean is inviting applications from suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders for thefollowing vacant positions.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language bothwritten and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays andweek-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that onlyshort listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Laundry AttendantRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically fit• Previous experience in commercial Laundry an assist

SECURITY DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:SupervisorRequirements include but are not limited to:• One year’s experience in a hotel environment anasset.

Security OfficersRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically Fit• Ability to write reports• Attention to detail and ability to enforce procedure

Hourly rate for the above mentioned positions rangefrom $5.00 to $9.00

HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Room Attendants/ Domestic WorkerHousemenPublic Area Attendants/ cleanerRequirements include but are not limited to:• One year’s experience in a hotel environment anasset.• Physically fit

The rate for the positions listed above is $5.00 to $5.50an hour.

STEWARDING DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:SupervisorRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience managing a cleaning team

StewardRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically Fit• Ability to carry out labour intensive cleaning task

The rate for the position listed above is $5.00 to $5.50an hour.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:ServerRequirements include but are not limited to:• One year’s experience in a restaurant with seating forover 100 persons an asset.• No allergies to any foods• Physically fit

Bar PorterBartenderRequirements include but are not limited to:• Excellent customer service skills• Knowledge of wines mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Dining Room CleanerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically Fit• Ability to carry out labour intensive cleaning task


PHOTOSHOP DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:SupervisorRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience supervising Staff located in two retailoutlets

PhotographerRequirements include but are not limited to:• 2 years’ experience in field • Ability to sell and make quotas


ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:ElectricianPlumberRoom Technicians A/C TechniciansCabinet Maker or MasonStove TechnicianCarpenterRequirements include but are not limited to:• Knowledgeable of in related fields both in theory andpractical

The rate for the positions listed above is $5.00 to$10.00 an hour.

LabourPainterGrease CleanerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically Fit• Ability to carry out labour intensive task


ROOMS DIVISION DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:ButlerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Member of the Association of English Butlers• Ability to go above and beyond for guest

Receptionist/ Front Office AgentConcierge AgentAirport RepresentativeRequirements include but are not limited to:• Background in customer service• Ability to go above and beyond for guest

BellmanMinibar Stocker/AttendantRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically Fit• Outgoing and friendly attitude


ENTERTAINMENT DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:

Kids Counselor/ AttendantRequirements include but are not limited to:• An outgoing personality required• Certificate in early childhood education an asset• First Aid qualification an asset

The rate for the positions listed above is $5.15to $6.50an hour.

ENTERTAINMENT DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:

Fun pals/Players/ Dancers/ ClownsRequirements include but are not limited to:• An outgoing personality required• Ability to sing and dance


GROUNDS DEPARTMENTS REQUIRES:

SupervisorExperience managing a grounds team

Groundsman/ ladyRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically fit

• Ability to carry out labour intensive task


THE WATERSPORTS DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Boat CaptainRequirements include but not limited to:• Boat License• Experience with a crew over 7persons

Scuba/Dive InstructorRequirements include but are not limited to:• Physically Fit• Certified in first aid• PADI Certified

Beach and Pool AttendantsRequirements include but are not limited to:• Keep the pool /beach area tidy and clean• First Aid qualification an asset

All persons in the Watersports Department must havethe ability to swim and pass a swim endurance test

Hourly rate for the above mentioned positions rangefrom $5.00 to $9.00

KITCHEN DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Head BakerPastry Chef/CookChefCookRequirements include but are not limited to:

• Must have worked in a Resort kitchen or medium tolarge sized restaurant• Must have over three years’ experience• Professional qualification an asset

The range in the rates for the positions listed above is$5.00 to $10.00 an hour.

SPA DEPARTMENT REQUIRESSpa AttendantCosmetologistSpa TherapistHair BraiderTechnician

The ideal candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

• Certification in one or more of the following areas:Massage, Esthetics, Body treatments, Hair services,Tattoos and Nail services.

Remuneration: Bi-weekly base pay plus commission

Applications giving full details of qualifications andexperience should be sent to:[email protected] or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn:M McClean-Vaughn

The Human Resources DepartmentBeaches Turks and CaicosP.O. Box 186Lower Bight Road

and

The Labour CommissionerLabour DepartmentProvidenciales

and should reach not later than November 16th 2012.Otherwise, please call anytime for an appointment tel # 649-946-8000 ext 4138


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Graceway IGA Supermarket / Kwatcha Holdings are seeking a suitablequalified applicant to fill the position of: VAT CONSULTANT. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Train senior staff members about VAT and its impact on the business.• Devise ways of improving financial reporting systems for efficientproduction of VAT returns.• Liaise with IT team on system issues relating to VAT.• Review VAT legislation and liaise with Finance team and Governmentrepresentatives as appropriate. • Identify VAT related business issues and design solutions to address suchissues.• Provide VAT advice and support as required relating to theimplementation of VAT.Required Qualification / Experience • ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified with a minimum of 15 years post qualificationexperience in a tax advisory position.• Extensive experience with Value Added Tax (VAT) related issues in a widerange of jurisdictions essential.• Experience with preparing VAT returns and developing accountingsystems to efficiently complete VAT returns.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.Salary rate will commensurate with qualifications and experienceDeadline for submission of applicants is November 16th 2012Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email:[email protected]

Margaritaville Grand Turk seeks to identify a

Cost Control ClerkREQUIREMENT:- Degree in Accounts or related field and/or at least 5 yearsexperience at the international level.- At least 2 years experience in Food and Beverage cost control.- Able to do circulating inventory, continuous inventory & fullinventory, monthly and quarterly.- Conduct bar par inventory on all bars- Ensure controls are in place delivery-Work alongside chef to conduct periodic yield test and menu cost- Conduct daily property walk to detect inefficiencies, wastage- Computer knowledge in excel and other spreadsheet programs.- Ability to work under stress.- Communicate orally and in writing.- Ability to work with minimal supervision.- Ability to work flexible hours including public holidays, weekendsand night shift.- Energetic and people oriented, reliable with problem solving skills.- HACCP certification an asset.

Other positions are: Stilt Walker, Entertainment Coordinator,Bartenders, Servers, Bussers/ Runners & Kitchen Helpers. All applications need to be submitted to the HR department byNovember 20th, 2012.

Belongers only need apply

Margaritaville Grand Turk.Grand Turk Cruise CenterWhite Sands BeachGrand Turk

JOBVACANCY

Members of the Immigration Teamin Staffordshire, United Kingdom(UK) welcomed two seniorimmigration officers from theTurks and Caicos Islands (TCI) onMonday, October 29, 2012. TitoForbes and Wendy Seymour are inthe UK to undergo an intensivefour week training programmethat will place them among the besttrained Immigration Officers inthe Caribbean.

Prior to the start of training theofficers observed UK ImmigrationArrest Team operations in Stoke,Liverpool and Sussex before joiningtheir UK counterparts in a one-weekPersonal Safety (Arrest) Trainingcourse in Gatwick. This will makethem the first trained Arrest TeamImmigration Officers in the TCI.During their visit, they will alsoparticipate in maritime skills trainingand visit an Immigration DetentionCentre

They will later join other UKBorder Agency officers in a two-week'Training for Trainers' arrest course inDagenham, Essex.

On their return to the TCI, Mr.Forbes and Ms Seymour will leadImmigration Task Force units inProvidenciales and Grand Turk, beingthe first designated Officers withcertified powers of arrest, in the

Islands. The opportunity to haveworked in partnership with teams likeStoke will not only broaden anddeepen their skills and experience butalso better equip them to developtheir teams here at home.

At the start of their visit, Mr.Forbes and Ms Seymour were able tofollow the process from arrest throughto custody during OperationMayapple. This is a UK BorderAgency initiative targeting over-stayers; primarily students who havebeen refused permission to remain inthe UK but who have failed to embark.

UK Immigration Inspector AshleyRobinson who with TCI BorderControl and Enforcement ChangeManager, Simon Excell, deliveredinitial operational skills training to overtwenty officers in the TCI in earlyOctober said: "My personal thanks goto the Stoke Team for their assistancein part of a wider transformationprogramme, enhancing officer safetyand border security of a BritishOverseas Protected Territory."

At the conclusion both officerswill be fully certificated 'PersonalSafety Trainers', qualified to deliverarrest training to designatedImmigration Officers in the TCI. Thattraining is scheduled to commence inearly January 2013.

Turks and Caicos Islands Immigration

Officers get UK Training

POLICE BLOTTERIn Grand Turk on Friday 2 November 2012, a 30 year old male was formallycharged and cautioned by the police for using an Offensive weapon as to causefear and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm.It was reported that on Wednesday 31 October 2012 at the Taste of the IslandsBar and Restaurant the 30 year old male used a cutlass and a rock to cause minorinjuries to another male.

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Also in Grand Turk on Sunday 4 November 2012, an 18 and a 20 year old malewere arrested and charged. The 18year old was charged for Inflicting GrievousBodily Harm and fighting in a Public Place. While the 20year old was chargedfor Using Offensive Weapon as to cause Fear and Fighting in a Public Place.These charges were laid after the police investigation into a report that wasreceived on Saturday 3 November 2012 at 4:15am. It was alleged that both maleswere at the Santa Maria Gaming Lounge when they get into an argument whichresulted in a fight. One of the males was hit in the face with a chair. Both maleswere taken to court and were remanded into custody.

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Also in Grand Turk on Sunday 4 2012, a 24year old female was arrested for theoffences of Resisting Arrest, Using an Offensive Weapon as to Cause Fear,Assault on a Police Officer and Disturbing the Peace. She was also warned ofintended prosecution for Violent and Abusive Language. These charges stemmedfrom the investigation into a report of a female pulling a knife on another womanand the subsequent arrest.

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Meanwhile, Kazmaine Simmons of Grand Turk was fine $500.00 in theMagistrates Court on charges of Obstruction and Unlawful Possession ofCannabis.

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Also, David Williams, of South Caicos, was found guilty in the Magistrate’sCourt for Theft and Handling Stolen Goods. He was sentenced to six (6) weeksImprisonment for each offence, which will run concurrently.

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Jamarsh Delancey of North Caicos, was fined $1,400.00 in the Grand TurkMagistrate’s Court for the offences of Using Motor Vehicle without Insuranceand driving without due care and attention.

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BELONGER STAUTUS APPLICATION(Section 3 (2) of the Immigration Ordinance

Take notice that I, Governor of TheTurks and Caicos, in excercise of thepowers conferred on me by Section 3(2) of Immigration Ordinace, intend togrant a Certificate of Belonger Statusto MRS. GLADYS LOUIS JEAN-HIGGS of Providenciales, a nationalof Haiti being satisfied by virtue ofmarriage to a belonger of the Turksand Caicos Islands.


Take notice that I, Governor of TheTurks and Caicos, in excercise ofthe powers conferred on me bySection 3 (2) of ImmigrationOrdinace, intend to grant aCertificate of Belonger Status toMRS. YRACIDE GEDEONMORLEY of Providenciales, anational of Haiti, being satisfied byvirtue of marriage to a belonger ofthe Turks and Caicos Islands.


Take notice that I, Governor of TheTurks and Caicos, in excercise of thepowers conferred on me by Section 3(2) of Immigration Ordinace, intendto grant a Certificate of BelongerStatus to MRS. CARMENPATRICIA WELSH-HANCHELLof Providenciales, a national ofJamaica, being satisfied by virtue ofmarriage to a belonger of the Turksand Caicos Islands.


Take notice that I, Governor of TheTurks and Caicos, in excercise ofthe powers conferred on me bySection 3 (2) of ImmigrationOrdinace, intend to grant aCertificate of Belonger Status toMRS. CYLIANE EMMANUEL-PALMER of Providenciales, anational of Haiti, being satisfied byvirtue of marriage to a belonger ofthe Turks and Caicos Islands.

BELONGERSHIPSBELONGER STAUTUS APPLICATION

(Section 3 (2) of the Immigration Ordinance

Take notice that I, Governor of TheTurks and Caicos, in excercise of thepowers conferred on me by Section 3(2) of Immigration Ordinace, intend togrant a Certificate of Belonger Status toMRS. MADELEINE JEAN-GORDON of Providenciales, a nationalof Haiti being satisfied by virtue ofmarriage to a belonger of the Turks andCaicos Islands.


Take notice that I, Governor ofThe Turks and Caicos, in excerciseof the powers conferred on me bySection 3 (2) of ImmigrationOrdinace, intend to grant aCertificate of Belonger Status toMRS. ALLISON THERESADREPAUL SAUL HIGGS ofProvidenciales, a national ofGuyana, being satisfied by virtueof marriage to a belonger of theTurks and Caicos Islands.


Take notice that I, Governor ofThe Turks and Caicos, inexcercise of the powers conferredon me by Section 3 (2) ofImmigration Ordinace, intend togrant a Certificate of BelongerStatus to MRS. CHRISTINELAURE-SHEARER ofProvidenciales, being satisfied byvirtue of marriage to a belonger ofthe Turks and Caicos Islands.

BELONGERSHIPS


Take notice that I, Governor of TheTurks and Caicos, in excercise ofthe powers conferred on me bySection 3 (2) of ImmigrationOrdinace, intend to grant aCertificate of Belonger Status toCLAUDINE ULYSSE-BOYCE ofProvidenciales, a national of Haiti,being satisfied by virtue of marriageto a belonger of the Turks andCaicos Islands.

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ACCOUNTANT – 3 month contractReporting to the Finance Manager, you will be an integral part of theFinance team ensuring all work is performed in line with Digicel policiesand procedures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:• Assisting with month end process through preparation of journals andcompilation of commercial analysis• Compiling and analyzing KPI’s on a daily basis• Preparation of detailed financial analysis of Income Statement• Assist with design and implementation of process improvements• Liaise with internal and external auditors• Preparation of Financial Statements in line with IFRS• Assist with implementation of VAT procedures• Review of General Ledger transactions• Cashflow and statutory reporting• Assisting Finance Manager in ad hoc duties

Academic Qualifications & Functional Skills• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification with IFRS experience• VAT experience • Experience in a dynamic fast-paced multinational environment desirable• Excellent communication skills• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills• Working knowledge Microsoft Dynamics GP, would be desirable but notessential• Flexible and adaptable to an ever changing set of responsibilities,constrained by tight deadlines

Salary Based on ExperienceInterested applicants should forward their resume [email protected]

The celebration of TourismAwareness Month in the Turks andCaicos Islands this November will bemore of a coalescing campaign tounderscore the important role thatthe public should play inmaintaining the natural beauty ofthe country in order to sustain ahealthy and vibrant hospitalitysector.

The month-long list of activities,which was officially launched onMonday, November 5, at the Board’smain office at Stubbs Diamond Plazain Providenciales, will be celebratedunder the theme – “Beautiful ByNature – Am I Helping?” And, thisyear, the Board will be collaborationwith the Turks & Caicos Hotel andTourism Association (TCHTA), the

Environmental Health Department andthe Department of Environmental andMaritime Affairs (DEMA), in order toachieve such feat.

Among the event slated during themonth are:

• Public awareness weekbetween November 12 and 16 – wheremembers of the Tourist Board and theTCI Hotel and Tourism Associationwill be spreading the message usingvarious forms of media;

• Education Week beingobserved between November 19 and23rd, which will see team membersvisiting Clement Howell High,Maranatha High and Champions forChrist on Providenciales to spread themessage ;

• the hosting of a Russian ServiceRestaurant by students of theCommunity College HospitalityDepartment on Tuesday November

20;.• the Inter-High School Speech

Competition showcasing students fromthe 4th Form in both Public andPrivate Schools throughout the countryon Thursday, November 22nd, 2012.Students will be judged on articulation,volume and fluency, relevance andaccuracy of knowledge, presentationof information, tone and tactfulness,poise and confidence. Speeches willfocus on methods of keepingcommunities clean throughcommunity involvement and thebenefits that these communities willreap through this participation. Venuswill be announced at a later date and;

• The official opening of theCareers in Tourism Exhibition,profiling Turks and Caicos Islandersworking in the Tourism andHospitality Industry and also thosewho have worked in the industry for anumber of years, on Friday November23rd.

Attention will turn to North Caicosand Middle Caicos on Wednesday,November 28th, where team membersare slated to visit students at (NorthCaicos) Raymond Gardiner High,Adelside Oemler Primary and theHubert James School. They will alsovisit the Mary Robinson Primary

School in Middle Caicos.The Marjorie Basden High, Iris

Stubbs Primary and the CalvaryChristian Schools in South Caicos areon the visiting list for Thursday,November 29. And, betweenDecember 3 and 7, the team has beenscheduled to visit the Oseta JollyPrimary, Ianthe Pratt Primary, EnidCapron Primary, Richmond HillsPrimary, Precious Treasures, BESTInstitute, Holy Family Academy,Wesley Methodist, and Mills Instituteon Providenciales.

The month-long activities willculminate on Saturday, December 8th,with the 4th annual TCI Shine IslandWide Cleanup Campaign with DEMA,for the first ever under-water cleanup.

Director of Tourism Ralph Higgsunderscored the timely theme,stressing that since tourism is overlyimportant to the TCI, it was necessaryfor each individual to play his part inensuring that the country is pristine.

“With tourism throughout theCaribbean region accounting for one inevery four jobs directly or indirectly,and comparing that statistically to aneven greater degree in the TCI, wemust be cognizant of that we have agreater stake in protecting andpreserving every facet of our industry.Sustainability has to be at the core ofall that we do,” Higgs said.

Tourism Awareness Monthcoincides with the Caribbean TourismOrganization (CTO) designatingNovember as Caribbean TourismMonth. This year the CTO iscelebrating under the theme – “OneSea, One Voice and One Caribbean.”

Tourism Awareness Monthzeros in on a pristine TCI


If the Progressive National Party(PNP) is given the reins of power,among the national securitymeasures to which that the publicshould look forward is theestablishment of defense force.

According to that party’s newly-released manifesto, the defense force,which is to be called the Turks andCaicos National Guard would becommissioned to assist existing crimefighters in further tackling especiallyillegal migration and also to assist innational emergencies.

A similar regiment was beingtouted during the former MichaelMisick Administration but wasabandoned after a little while.However, it appears that with humanand drug traffickers using go fast boatsnow to aid their illegal activitieswould give a Dr. Ewing-led PNPadministration the gumption to revisitsuch border protection measures.

“The National Guard willestablish bases at strategic locationswithin Turks and Caicos and will bestaffed by professionally trainedofficers and the best air, land and seaequipment that the Turks and Caicoscan afford,” the document said.

To further strengthening thesecurity of the country’s borders, thePNP said that it would establish a unitwhich appears similar to that of thedisbanded Special Police ImmigrationCustoms Enforcement (SPICE). Thisunit, according to the party, would bemade up of the Royal Turks andCaicos Islands Police Force,Immigration and Border Control.

According to the manifesto, thePNP said it would also take amultidisciplinary approach toattacking the root causes of crime inthe country.

“We will, through our expansionsin the education sector and youthprogrammes, provide the necessarymeans to impart social values, skills,

training, employment and rehabilitateprograms for those vulnerable to thesocial ills. We will work closely withthe Royal Turks and Caicos IslandsPolice Force and conduct a needsassessment workshop to determinepriority areas for funding anddevelopment such as training, increasestaffing improving equipmentavailability, infrastructureimprovement and the expansion of thefleet of vehicle require for communitypatrols and emergency response,” thedocument further stated.

The party said in its manifesto thatit would develop and strengthen thepolice information database as well asnetwork infrastructure. It said also thatit would the Scenes of Crime Unit byadding additional field forensicsupport staff and other trainedindividuals.

“We will develop a medicalexaminers’ office and laboratoryfacility to support the investigation ofmurder homicide and other incidents.We will strengthen the Marine PoliceBranch with the purchasing andmaintenance of more vessels and therecruitment of officers to the marinebranch as we evolve into our owndefense force.

“We will seek to establish strongerrelationship between the BahamasDefense Force and the US CoastGuard. We will strengthen our aerialsurveillance programme for betterborder control illegal migration andfor crime detection,” the documentfurther stated.

The PNP launched its manifestoon Tuesday, October 29, both as itsheadquarters in Providenciales and onthe capital island Grand Turk. Leaderof the party Dr. Rufus Ewing, said thatthe PNP was the best alternative to theBritish Government at this time in thecountry’s history, since its plansencapsulated the needs of the variouscommunities

PNP plans to establisha defence force

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Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language bothwritten and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays andweek-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that onlyshort listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:

Assistant Director of OperationsRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience managing an operations portfolio for aproperty over 400 rooms• Experience in the following areas F & B and RoomsDivision

Senior Executive Assistant ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience in the areas of Housekeeping, FrontOffice, MOD and Night management.• Due to the physical layout of the property, applicantsshould be in good physical condition

The rate for the positions listed above is negotiable.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Training ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• A first Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Managementor Training and Development or any other relateddiscipline• Minimum two years’ work experience in a leadershipposition• Experience in Adult learning theories and instructionalmethodologiesThe salary for the position listed above ranges from$23,000.00 to $30,000.00

AdministratorRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience managing a medical and other employeebenefits• Knowledge of contractsThe hourly rate for the position listed above rangesfrom $7.00 to $10.00 per hr.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Director of Guest ServicesRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience in solving guest concerns to resolutionincluding compensation• Knowledge of and a ability to interact with Rooms,Kitchen, Dining Room (this list is not exhaustive)• Five (5) years relevant experienceSalary for the above mentioned position range from$20,000.00 to $35,000.00

DINING ROOM DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Food and Beverage ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• 10 years’ experience in F/B Management, • Knowledge of restaurant, bar/lounge, banquets, roomservice and kitchen operational experience. • Knowledge of OSHA standards. The salary for the position listed above is negotiable

Banquet ManagerRestaurant ManagerSupervisorRequirements include but are not limited to:• Three years managing/ supervising a restaurant withseating over 100 persons an asset.• Excellent customer service skills• Knowledge of wines

Supervisor (Bar)Requirements include but are not limited to:• Knowledge of stock ordering and maintenance of parlevels• Ability to mix a variety of drinks alcoholic and non-alcoholic.• Outgoing personality• Ability to work in the sun• Physically fit The rate for the positions listed above is $7.00 to$15.00 an hour.

THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Security MangerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Direct and supervise all Security Personnel on a dailybasis. • Complete security incident reports as needed,ensuring all incidents are handled in a professional. • Ensure all incidents are accurately documented andfiled. • Manage departmental budget. The rate for the position listed above is $7.00 to $15.00an hour.

ISLAND ROUTES REQUIRES:Senior Tour Desk SpecialistRequirements include but are not limited to:• Ability to meet sales targets • Experience managing more than one retail outletRemuneration: Bi-weekly base pay plus commission

HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT REQUIRESHousekeeping SupervisorRequirements include but are not limited to:• Supervises and may participate in housekeepingservices including cleaning, mopping, scrubbing,sanitizing the floors and other surfaces


THE WATERSPORTS DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Dive shop ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience managing a Dive shop operation• PADI certification • First Aid CertificationThe salary for the position listed above ranges from$23,000.00 to $30,000.00

THE SALES AND WEDDINGS DEPARTMENTREQUIRES:Weddings ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience managing multiple wedding retail outlets• Proven sales track record in Weddings exceedingsales targets• Ability to up and cross sell • Over 3 years managing a wedding portfolioThe salary for the position listed above ranges from$23,000.00 to $35,000.00

WEDDINGS COORDINATORRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience in coordination of weddings and otherfunctions• Ability to up-sell and reach sales targets• Ability to meet deadlines and an eye for detail• Knowledge of Martha Stewart and her brandingHourly rate for the above mentioned position rangefrom $6.00 to $8.50

THE SALES DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Soon Come Back LiaisonRequirements include but are not limited to:• Knowledge of rooms and categories • Ability to up sell• Ability to meet sales target• Manage the loyalty portfolio

The hourly rate for the position listed above rangesfrom $7.00 to $9.00 per hr.

THE ENTERTAINMENT DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Activities and Recreations ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• 5 years’ experience working with characters andcostumes• 3 years’ experience in coordinating kids’ activities • Physically fit • Ability to manage a multi-cultural teamThe salary for the position listed above ranges from

$20,000.00 to $35,000.00

SupervisorRequirements include but are not limited to:• 5 years’ experience working with characters andcostumes• 3 years’ experience in coordinating kids’ activities • Physically fit The rate for the positions listed above ranges from$6.00 to $8.00 an hour.

THE WEDDINGS DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Weddings ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience managing multiple wedding retail outlets• Proven sales track record in Weddings exceedingsales targets• Ability to up and cross sell • Over 3 years managing a wedding portfolioThe salary for the position listed above ranges from$20,000.00 to $35,000.00

THE GIFT SHOP DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Gift Shop ManagerRequirements include but are not limited to:• Experience managing multiple retail outlets• Proven sales track record with exceeding salestargets• Ability to up and cross sell The salary for the positions listed above ranges from$20,000.00 to $35,000.00

THE PROJECT DEPARTMENT REQUIRES:Project Administrator (Regional)Requirements include but are not limited to:• Prepare budgets, programs and monitor expenditure• Working experience over 20 years. Hotel Industryover 5 years• Review all design drawings, and prepare designdrawings where necessary• Inspect and set out all FF&E for pools, restaurants,hotel rooms and Public areas• Co-ordinate all shipments, and quantify and ordersFF&E items• Strong Knowledge of BMS, RO plants, Fire, ChillWater System and irrigation system• Co-ordinate ALL Local building approvals eq Health,Planning, Environmental, Fire• Co-Ordinate all warehouse inventory for installation• Train Project Co-ordinators and Local tradesmen• Travel to Nassau, Exuma, Fowl Cay and Jamaica toreview all room upgrades • Software knowledge: ACAD, Microsoft Projects,MSWord, MSExcel, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat• Work and communicate with all GM’S, HM’S , CE’sand HOD’s

The salary for the position listed above is negotiable

Applications giving full details of qualifications andexperience should be sent to:[email protected] or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn:M McClean-Vaughn

The Human Resources DepartmentBeaches Turks and CaicosP.O. Box 186Lower Bight Road

and

The Labour CommissionerLabour DepartmentProvidenciales

and should reach not later than November 16th 2012.Otherwise, please call anytime for an appointment tel # 649-946-8000 ext 4138


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Administration/ Help desk ManagerInterhealth Canada Construction & Services are currently recruiting for anexperienced Helpdesk Manager / Facilities Management Administrator / supportingthe General Manager as an Executive Assistant.

Main responsibilities• Quality Management –Monitoring of KPI compliance data, managing corporatePolicies & Procedures, Risk Assessments & SSOW, H&S manual, control ofmanagement documents, generating contractual management report in accordancewith the project agreement.• Contract Management – RFP, Contract issue & monitor, Permit to Work, Legislativedocumentation• Financial Management – Purchasing, invoicing, month-end cost centre analysis;knowledge of contract variations is essential.• Estate Management – generating PPMs, monitoring of reactive and scheduledWOs, quoted works, subcontractor liaison & service schedule.• Reception, FM HelpDesk, Telephony & Security services – Day to day operations,recruitment, training & development, performance management.• All other related duties as assigned for the role of Administration Manager &Executive Assistant - managing tasks such as Payroll, staff Personal files,conferences & associated catering, travel, corporate communications, FMdepartment support, stationary, printing, filing etc.

SkillsAttention to details & high level of accuracy Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, word, outlook) at a highly proficient level;knowledge of software such as TrackIt& Visual Dolphin will be advantageousThorough knowledge of Access database for recording information and designingbespoke reportsExcellent interpersonal & communication skillsOrganised with time management skills& ability to prioritise

Education and Experience:College Degree with minimum 8 years’ experience, preferably some of working withinHospital Estates managing FM helpdesk services.PPP / PFI contract management experienceMembership to Institute of Facilities ManagementAdditional Certification in Human Resource/ Business Administration/ Accounts/Quality will be preferredKnowledge of executive offices practices and proceduresSalary is based on qualifications and experiencePlease forward CV‘s with email and telephone contact [email protected] the closing date for application is Friday 2ndNovember 2012

Public Statement

Re: Canada Trust Ltd.

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI – 7th November 2012 - TheTurks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (TCIFSC)considers it necessary to issue this public statement in order to protectthe public interest, and the interests of any of the customers andcreditors of Canada Trust Ltd, and further to make the general publicaware that Canada Trust Ltd is no longer a licensee of the TCIFSC.

The details are:1. Canada Trust was issued a license to act as a Professional Trusteepursuant to the Trustee (Licensing) Ordinance on 18th July 1996.2. Canada Trust Ltd. failed to establish and maintain a restricted depositin liquid assets of at least $250,000.00 in a bank approved by theFinancial Services Commission pursuant to Regulation 4A of theTrustees Licensing (Amendment) Regulation 2009.3. Canada Trust was issued a ‘Notice of Intention of Revocation of itsLicense’, pursuant to Section 34 of the Financial Services CommissionOrdinance, on 25th April 2012 for its failure to establish and maintain thedeposit referred to in point 2 above. The notice allowed Canada TrustLtd. until the 31st July 2012 to give reasons why the license should notbe revoked.4. The TCIFSC revoked Canada Trusts Ltd.’s license to act as aProfessional Trustee on 1st August 2012.

Canada Trusts Ltd. does not hold any license to operate as aProfessional Trustee or any other financial service license issued by theTCIFSC.The TCIFSC further advises that appropriate due diligence should beconducted before engaging in any business arrangement with CanadaTrust Ltd and/or any of its successors and/or any of its Principals. This Public Statement was issued pursuant to Section 39 of the FinancialServices Commission Ordinance

J. Kevin Higgins Managing Director

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDSFINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

A number of Turks and CaicosIslands business enterprises arebacking the “I Believe” initiative,which is geared towards assistingschools in need of vital equipmentsuch as desks, chairs, properbathroom amenities and playingareas.

The “I Believe” programme,which is the brainchild of DoubleHelix Production, headed by youentrepreneurs Heath Francis and hiswife and business partner TammyFrancis of the Miss Earth fame, isbeing backed by some of TCI’s mostprominent businesses, includingtelecoms companies LIME, Digiceland IslandCom; the TCI DigicelCinema, Marco Travel Escape Salonand Spa.

Francis told The SUN that one ofthe main beneficiaries from the “IBelieve” initiative will be the ClementHowell High School, which is

woefully in need of repairs and basicbut essential furniture, such as desksand chairs for students.

According to Francis, LIME isoffering six months of internet service;Digicel is pledging a Blackberryhandset; IslandCom is offering aniSwagg; Marco Travel will be giving agift voucher; TCI Digicel Cinema isdonating a year’s movie pass for two;Escape Salon is offering a full day spapackage for two; while Double Helixis giving away a flat screen TV, as wellas a gift card. The first place prize is around trip ticket to New York and$1,000 spending money. The otherprizes are being ironed out, Francissaid.

Schools and other institutions areurged to be part of the project by wayof buying and, or selling tickets for theworthy cause. And, according toFrancis, there are incentives for someof the schools that have committed toparticipate in the drive. He noted thatthe school that sells the most bookswill get $5,000 in school supplies; the

second is to get $3,000 in supplies,while the third place will get $1,000also in supplies.

There are also goodies for studentswho participate in ticket sales. Thestudent that sells the most books willwalk away with $1,000 cash. Drawingdate is December 22.

The day of the prize drawing,

according to Francis, will take theshape of a children’s fun day, featuringcartoon characters, fun, games andgiveaways. He said that funds raised atthe door would be matched by hisorganization and, the total donated tothe public library in Providenciales.

“The library seems to be havingissues with their computers. Andanother issue that the library is havingis a lack of proper signage with nicevibrant colours, so that people knowthat there is actually a library, from theoutside.

“We can put things in place and tryto uplift it a bit. There are a number ofschools that have issues (with theirpremises). We will find ways to reachout to companies and assist thoseschools are who part of the (I Believe)venture, with supplies and so on, andfix these issues – bathrooms,classroom chairs and tables, chalkboards – that is what ‘I Believe’ is allabout,” Francis said. Francis pointedout that the venue for the fun day anddrawing was still being negotiated.

Businesses lined up behind “I Believe”

Heath Francis


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SCIENCE PAPER 02SECTION A

This section consists of five (5) structured questions. You are required toAnswer ALL questions from this section in the spaces provided.

1. Use the words in the list provided to complete the given sentences

*pollutant *friction *vertebrate * epidermis*transparent * wind vane * bacteria * non-conductor*water *magnet

(a) The outer layer of the skin is called the_____________________(b) Any substance that contaminates or harms the environment is called_________________(c) When the skin is cut the body may be invaded by ___________________(d) The earth’s surface is covered by more than 70% of _________________(e) A ______________________ shows the direction of the wind.(f) Two objects rubbing against each other produce ____________________(g) A ___________________________ pulls iron and steel objects to it.(h) Plastic is a _______________________ of electricity.(i) Light rays can pass through__________________ objects.(j) An animal with a spine (backbone) is a ________________________.

2. A Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) by drawing a circle around your answer. (a) Heredity influences our looks T F(b) A flesh eater is called a carnivore T F(c) Saliva does not play a role in digestion T F(d) Anger is a good sign of self control T F(e) Peer pressure always influences others to do wrong T F

B. Match the word or phrase in Column A with the correct word or phrase in Column B by writing the number on the lines in Column A.

COLUMN A COLUMN BA form of energy________ Diaphragmh Digestive juice in the stomach _______ Rock vTubes that carry blood_____________ HeatSheet of muscle that works in breathing _______ Gastric juiceNatural solid found in the earth’s crust______ Blood Vessels

3. Fill in the spaces from the word list below to complete the given paragraph.

*ovaries *eggs *sperm *reproduce * offspring*nubertv *fertilization *sexual * testes * sex organs

Young children are unable to ________________________because their ______________ are not fully developed. In order to produce _____________the female ________________ must produce __________________ and the male_____________________ must produce . When the egg and Sperm are brought together, ________________________takes place. This Process of reproduction in humans is called _________________________ reproduction.The stage of life when the sex organs begins to develop is known as ___________________.

4. The tongue is an elongated muscular organ located in the mouth. Answer the questions which follow. (a) List two functions of the tongue

1____________________ 2 ______________________________ (b) What four tastes do taste buds recognize?

1____________________ 2 ______________________________3____________________ 4 ______________________________

(c) Why are you unable to taste food very well when you are having a cold? ___________________________________________

(d) State two ways by which your sense of taste and smell can protect you.________________________________________________________

5. Use the diagrams below to help you answer the questions which follow: A. Complete the following table of names and functions.

B (i) Name one food item that will help you develop strong bones and teeth. (ii) State two things you should do if one of your friends breaks a bone while playing.

SECTION B

6. The picture below is showing the leaves of a plant.

(a) What is the main fuction of the leaf of a plant?_________________________________________________

(b) Name the three main things that plants need to make their food.1____________________ 2 ______________________________3_________________

(c) How is water carried from the root of the plant to theleaves?_____________________________________________________

(d) List two functions of the roots of plants.____________________________________________

(e) the shoot system in a flowering plant is made up of a stem, leaves, buds, and flowers.State one function of the stem of a plant _________________________(f) Explain why flowers of plants have bright colours.

GSAT Past Papers will continue next week


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NEW YORK- Rihanna rockedlingerie at Wednesday night'sVictoria's Secret fashion show in NewYork, providing the highlight of thelive-music soundtrack and holding herown on the catwalk with some of theworld's top models.

And those models even had props,including Adriana Lima's ringmasterwand, Doutzen Kroes' body cage andseveral pairs of the oversized wingsthat the retailer has made its signature.It would be a close contest who got thebiggest wings: Toni Garrn's giantpoppy pair or Miranda Kerr's swan-style feathered pouf. Only LilyAldridge could boast star-spangledwings that shot out silver sparkles.

Alessandra Ambrosio's orchid-petal wings might have lacked a littlegrandeur, but she made up for it with a$2.5 million jeweled "floral fantasybra."

Still, wearing a sheer pink minithat gave glimpses of her bra, Rihannasang "Fresh Out the Runway" at theend of the corset-and-garter parade andshe was the one to grab the audience'sbiggest applause.

The fashion show has become apre-holiday season tradition for theretailer. CBS will turn it into a one-

hour special, which also hadperformances from Justin Bieber andBruno Mars, to be shown on Dec. 4.

Lima said she loved opening theshow in the ringmaster costume. "Theatmosphere of the Victoria's Secretfashion show is electric," she said. "It'sso much fun to be able to interact withthe audience! What other show will

you see Rihanna, Justin Beiber andBruno Mars on the runway withangels?"

This year's event had a slight twist.It started with an announcer noting thatVictoria's Secret and CBS had eachmade a donation to relief efforts forSuperstorm Sandy, and a thank you tothe National Guard members who are

based out of the Lexington AvenueArmory that has for years been hometo the show.

Mostly, though, models areencouraged to smile, ham it up andshow off the extra time at the gym thatmost admit to in the weeks beforehand."It's highly televised, and you take thatinto consideration," said model JoanSmalls ahead of the show. "This is kindof not the same as other runways. Youhave to prepare your body: No. 1 is thewings are heavy, and No. 2 is you haveto be comfortable with your bodybecause the camera will pick up on it ifyou're not comfortable and confident."

There's an emphasis on glitz, skinand dramatic production here, notwearable undergarment trends fortypical Victoria's Secret shoppers. Itwas divided into six sections: Circus,complete with acrobats, contortionistsand a sword eater; Dangerous Liaisons;Pink Is Us; Silver Screen Angels;Angels in Bloom; and Calendar Girls,which allowed Bruno Mars to serenadea model for each month of the year.

For his first song, "Beauty and theBeat," Bieber, wearing low-slung whitepants and a white leather studded vest,sat alone with his guitarist in themellowest part of the show. For "AsLong As You Love Me," however, hebrought in backup dancers andinteracted with the models whilemoving around a giant makeshiftpinball machine.

"It's like a dream come true," saidBieber on the pink carpet before theshow. "I would rather be here thananywhere in the world."

Rihanna a rock star onVictoria's Secret catwalk

Singer Rihanna, center, celebrates during the finale of the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show


Jennifer Lopez: IDidn't Get Maid

Fired OverAutograph Request!Maid of dishonor!Jennifer Lopez is speaking out against tabloid reportsthat claim she got a hotel cleaning lady fired forrequesting an autograph, saying the story is untrueand "hurtful."

The maid in question, Pray Dodaj, told Germannewspaper Bild that she was recently dismissed fromher job at the Melia Dusseldorf after she approachedthe singer's room to ask for a signature.

"I am an incredibly big fan so I took all mycourage and rang the bell to get an autograph," Dodajalleged, adding that she was turned away by two ofthe star's assistants.

"A day later the cleaning company thatemployed me at the hotel called and said that Ms.Lopez had complained," she continued. "I was firedright there on the phone. Because of an autograph."

Not so, says the former American Idol judge, 43,who played a hotel housekeeper in the 2002 romanticcomedy Maid in Manhattan.

"C'mon, thought you knew me better than this,"Lopez tweeted to her fans early Wednesday morning."Would never get anyone fired over an autograph."

Jennifer Hudson lost more than 80 pounds after she teamed upwith Weight Watchers in 2010 -- and that's more than enoughfor the "Spotlight" singer.

Gracing the December cover of Redbook, the Chicagonative says she's finally at peace with her body. "I'm at theweight I want to be," Hudson says proudly. "But I hear all thetime, 'Don't lose any more weight, you need to stop.' People areunder the impression that I'm still losing but I'm not."

Hudson -- who has a son with her fiance, Harvard Lawgraduate and WWE wrestler David Otunga -- admits that shesometimes forgets that she's no longer a size 16. "I'm gettingused to my new self more than anything else," the AcademyAward winner explains. "I got used to being plus-sized andknowing how to be that, whereas this is like, 'Okay, who am I?' Ikeep thinking that I probably need an extra-large or a large and thestylist is like, 'No, you need a medium or a small.'"

Before she discovered Weight Watchers, the former AmericanIdol contestant had trouble finding trendy clothes that flattered herfigure. That period of her life inspired Hudson to design a clothingline for QVC. "I know what I like, and that's what it's all about.It's like, who's your fashion icon? Me. And no one but you knowswhat you feel most comfortable in," she tells Redbook.

"I look at each piece and think, 'Could I wear that as bigJennifer or could I wear that now?'" she continues. "I want toconsider every girl."

Jennifer Hudson: I'm Done Losing Weight!

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The Bahamas TelecommunicationsCompany (BTC) is investing a further$2 million in its 4G network to relieve“bottlenecks” at 15 cell tower sitescaused by a 400 per cent increase inmobile data usage, its chief executiveyesterday also targeting a ‘doubling’ ofits Internet market share, according toa report in the Nassau Tribune.

Disclosing that the transition to the4G network had unleashed “a hugepent up demand for data”, GeoffHouston said customer complaintsabout cellular service quality anddropped/missed calls stemmed fromthe fact that traffic volumes explodedas BTC was in the midst of switchingout its outdated existing network.

According to the Tribune article,Data volumes on BTC’s network, hesaid, had seen a “factor increase” of 40times’ since it began switching out its2G network, rising from 3,500Megabytes (MB) per day to 145,000MB daily.

Noting that cellular voice traffichad also increased by 30 per cent, MrHouston said BTC “didn’t miss aheartbeat” in deciding additionalinvestment was necessary to solve theproblems.

He added that they had beenexacerbated by a 30 per cent increasein roaming traffic over the past 12months, with tourists and visitors tothe Bahamas increasingly using theircell phones for mobile data.

Elsewhere, Mr Houston said BTCwas targeting the business/commercialmarket for short-term growthopportunities, plus looking to expandits broadband Internet market shareand increase the Family Islands’contribution as a percentage of its totalrevenue.

He told Tribune Business thatBTC, which currently held a 20-25 percent Internet market share, should have“50 per cent plus” for a company of itssize.

And the BTC chief executive saidhe wants to grow the Family Islands’share of total revenue from around theexisting 15-20 per cent to one-third.

Describing November as “a bigmonth” for BTC with regard to “thefinal deployment” of its 4G network,Mr Houston said: “That’s been a largepart of our journey, and most likely bythe time we get there we will havechanged out every single aspect ofBTC’s mobile network - the voiceplatform, the billing, the texting - andput in an entirely new supportingplatform.

“In amongst all that, is a hugeamount of latent demand for data.

We’ve experienced capacity increasesin some locations by 400 per cent.”

These 15 cell site locations that“suffered most from demand” includedParadise Island, which serves part ofBay Street, DW Davis, Mall atMarathon and Poinciana Drive

“That [demand] continues toincrease as customers get smartphones,” Mr Houston added,estimating that sales of this producthad increased from 3 per cent of totalhandsets at the time of the April 2011privatisation to more than 50 per centnow.

“That’s been part of ourchallenge,” he told Tribune Business.“As we changed the network out,people used their phones more forvoice and data.

This month we will be investing$2 million to cope with capacity atthose 15 locations. There has also beena 30 per cent increase in voice traffic.”

Asked what he would say toBahamian consumers and businessesabout the cellular network problemsexperienced this year, Mr Houstonreplied: “We’re on it.

“We understand these issues,where the areas are. We have a plan inplace, and are executing it this month.We didn’t miss a heartbeat; we realisedwe needed $2 million to fix all thesebottlenecks.”

Mr Houston said BTC andCWC/LIME were not alone inexperiencing such difficulties, notingthat the likes of AT&T and Verizonwere having problems keeping up withconsumer demand that was rapidlychanging business models and drivingthe communications market away fromvoice to mobile date.

The BTC chief executive addedthat the company “had a big job to do”in educating its cellular customers,noting that many were buying handsetsin the US that were not compatiblewith, and did not configure and operatevery well on, his company’s network.

Some 3,000 different handsetmodels and brands, some of which hehad never heard of, were using BTC’snetwork. And Mr Houston said thelack of compatibility of some modelsmeant consumers could not use thecompany’s data packages.

BTC has more than 300,000cellular subscribers, of whom 30,000-plus or 10 per cent use mobile data.

“We must always remember wehave got a huge roaming market,” MrHouston told Tribune Business. “Thereare more such users on this network atany one time than the biggest networkin Brazil.

“The vast majority of thosecustomers, as a percentage, are higherthan Bahamian customers in terms ofusing smart phones. That’s unforeseendemand we’re having to cope with aswell. Our data usage from roaming hasprobably increased 30 per cent in thelast 12 months.”

Mr Houston said it was noticeablethat “bottlenecks” had occurred atcellular sites in the Cable Beach andParadise Island areas.

Looking ahead to short-termgrowth opportunities, Mr Houstonidentified broadband Internet and theFamily Islands as two that BTC waspursuing.

“We are going to be veryaggressive pursuing broadbandproduct,” he told Tribune Business.“Prior to CWC arriving, the businesshad lost a significant amount of marketshare, and we’ve got to win that back.

“A company like ourselves shouldbe in the 50 per cent-plus share range,and we’re currently sitting in the 20-25 per cent range, so we’ve got hugework to do.

“We also feel there’s significant

latent demand in the Family Islands.I’d like to feel in future one-third ofour revenues will come out of theFamily Islands, and today it’s probablya little less than that - 15-20 per cent ofrevenues.”

Another “big one” was theBahamian business/commercialmarket. “We have got a huge job to doto establish credibility with thecustomer base, and believe there aresignificant growth opportunities,” MrHouston added.

BTC would target this in the nextyear, having established “a whole newsales organisation” within thecompany to target that marketsegment, and changed the networkserving it.

“If you look at the products andservices out there servicing thatmarket, it’s a fairly narrow product set,so we believe the potential’senormous, as companies look forconnectivity, and connectivity tointernational head offices. We don’tfeel like there’s enough of that here inthe Bahamas.”

Bahamas telephone company investing$2million to upgrade its 4G network

HAVANA, Cuba – The appetite for Cuban products in Brazil isexperiencing significant growth as overUS$91 million dollars worthof exports were sent from Cuba to Brazil in the first three quartersof 2012, marking a 25 percent growth over the same period of 2011.

According to Cuban state media service the ACN news agency,Brazilian ambassador to Cuba José Felicio said in an interview that,today, bilateral trade surpasses the US$550 million dollar mark.

He also announced that there are several Brazilian companiesnegotiating with the Cuban government the building of factories toproduce in Cuba their products, which include bus bodies, glass,agriculture machinery and tools and drugs, among others.

At the opening of the Brazilian pavilion in the XXX HavanaInternational Trade Fair (FIHAV), Rodrigo Malmierca, CubanMinister of Foreign Investment and Trade assured the presentBrazilian entrepreneurs and officials that Cuba can help theircountry in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

He said the two countries can set a commercial alliance thanksto the fact that their economies complement each other, and theycould exploit their potentials for mutual benefits.

In the framework of FIHAV, both governments penned amemorandum of understanding for the treatment of solid waste.

Over 62 countries are represented in FIHAV 2012, which runsfor the rest of the week and concludes on Saturday (November 10)in the EXPOCUBA fairgrounds, 25 kilometres away from Havanacity.

Bilateral trade betweenCuba and Brazil worth

more than US$550 million


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Caribbean politicians and nationals inthe United States Tuesday welcomedthe re-election of President BarackObama, describing it also as“unbelievable and unprecedented”.

Caribbean Community(CARICOM) governments are yet tofully comment on Obama’s victory, butTrinidad and Tobago’s Prime MinisterKamla Persad Bissessar said “heearned his re-election, he remainedgrounded in the politics of hope anddelivery to the people.

Congrats President Obama,”Obama lives on,” she said in a textmessage to the Trinidad Expressnewspaper.

Obama, the first Black man tooccupy the White House, successfullyfought off a challenge from hisRepublican challenger Mitt Romney,who had told American voters that theObama policies over the past fouryears had made them worse off.

Jamaican Una Clarke, the formerNew York City Councilwoman told theCaribbean Media Corporation (CMC)that she hoped Obama’s victory wouldresult in a change in attitude byRepublicans who regained controlledof the US Congress.

“I think all the Republican chatter

will now be silenced, and he’ll getmore cooperation in Congress,” saidClarke, the first ever Caribbean-bornwoman to hold elective office in NewYork City.

“The President’s coalition,including minorities and immigrants,held together. The Republicans willhave to re-evaluate everything,including anti-Black sentiments. I washolding on to every word the presidenthad to say in his victory speech,” sheadded.

Dr. Janice Emanuel-Bunn, aGuyanese-born professor at theUniversity of Phoenix, Arizona, andpresident of Brooklyn, New York-based Action, Performance,Commitment (APC) CommunityServices, said she was very ecstaticabout Obama’s triumph against allodds.

“It was unbelievable andunprecedented. The fact that PresidentObama was able to put together acoalition that defeated the ‘super pacs’and all the money they shelled out is atestament to people power.

“His ground mobilization wassuperb. We need to support thispresident because he will go down inhistory as our finest,” she added.

Roy Hastick, the Grenadian-bornfounder and president of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean American Chamberof Commerce and Industry (CACCI),said Obama’s re-election means “agreat deal for the Caribbean Americancommunity here, the Diaspora and theCaribbean Community (CARICOM)in general.

“While we celebrate a victory thatwas hard-fought for major domesticand some internationalaccomplishments, we, the Diaspora,must push the president and theCabinet and other US officials to focusmore on the Caribbean Community,”he said.

Hastick said as a strong supporterof the president, he was overjoyedwhen he received a “Thank You” emailfrom Obama at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

“I was so impressed. My entirefamily and I shed tears for this piece ofhistory. He thanked me for my supportfor him over the years. The Thank Younote, which was also sent to Obamaardent supporters, said in part: “I wantyou to know that this wasn't fate, andit wasn't an accident. You made thishappen.

You organized yourselves blockby block. You took ownership of this

campaign five and 10 dollars at a time.And when it wasn't easy, you pressedforward”.

Obama promised to spend the restof his presidency honouring thesupport given to him and finishing thework that he started when he first wonin 2008.

Maxwell Haywood, a UnitedNations development officer, whoheads the Brooklyn-based St. Vincentand the Grenadines’ DiasporaCommittee of New York, said he was“pleased with the outcome of theelections, especially from theperspective of the two candidates.

“The campaign was fought veryhard. The acceptance and concessionspeeches of the two candidates werevery high.

“I feel in a very high mood thismorning, because the two presidentialcandidates reinforced the desperateneed for political unity across partylines. To me, that is the biggest successof this election, in addition to PresidentObama winning,” he added.

Obama, 51, won re-election byovercoming four years of economicdiscontent with a mix of politicalpopulism and electoral math.

Caribbean politicians, nationalshail Barack Obama's re-election

CASTRIES, St. Lucia - Deputy PrimeMinister Phillip J Pierre has brushed asidesuggestions that he is being overlooked totake over the leadership of the St. Luciagovernment, saying “there is no vacancy atthis time for the post of Prime Minister “.

Pierre, who is also the deputy leader ofthe ruling St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP),told television viewers that he has had agood working relationship with PrimeMinister Dr. Kenny Anthony over the past16 years and remains steadfastly loyal tothe head of the party that was returned topower following the general election inNovember last year.

“He (Anthony) is the Prime Ministerof St. Lucia and I give him my full supportand there is no question of my loyalty tohim and the philosophy of the party.

“There is no vacancy at this time forthe post of Prime Minister but I am of theview that if a vacancy for that positionever arises, then I consider myself asuitable candidate. I am willing and able.But at this time, no such opening exist,” hesaid, reiterating that he is “probably themost suitable candidate”.

There have been persistent reports thatthe ruling party was grooming a cadre ofyoung politicians for the leadership of theorganization, but Pierre dismissed thenotion of a handpicked successor inpreparation for the 2016 election.

“There is a clear understanding thatyou do not contest a general election for

the post of prime minister, you contestyour seat, and then you become primeminister.

“Secondly I don’t think people shouldbe groomed for the post of prime minister.I think you have to earn your worthinessas prime minister,” he added.

Pierre made it clear that he does notsubscribe to the philosophy of cherry-picking future leaders who have not earnedtheir place, adding that while the holder ofthe office remains Dr. Anthony, he is readyfor the challenge of replacing him shouldthe need arise.

St Lucia deputy PM: "Novacancy at this time for the

post of Prime Minister"

St. Lucia’s Deputy Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre

e Bahamas calls forinternational law

enforcement support forCaribbean countries

ROME, Italy – The Bahamas has called on the internationallaw enforcement community to help the Caribbean deal withthe illegal drugs trade , warning that despite regional effortsto curb the shipment of illegal drugs the trade has left behinda culture of dishonesty, disrespect, and urban violence in thecountry.

National Security Minister Dr. Bernard Nottage, addressingthe International Police (INTERPOL) General assembly here, saidthat The Bahamas, for example, has not been able to escape beinga transit country for cocaine and marijuana destined for NorthAmerica.

He said as a result, many Bahamians, who were accustomedto the benefits which they derived from the drug trade and a falseeconomy “must now face the harsh reality that they mustlegitimately work.

“Many of them, predominantly our young men, are illprepared and as a result have turned to other forms of crimes.These crimes include human smuggling, illegal gambling,robberies, a myriad of other property crimes, and fraudulentactivities. “

Nottage told the international gathering that the transport, sale,and use of illegal drugs continue to fuel crime in many countriesand that a consequence of the drug trade is the possession,trafficking, and use of illegal firearms to commit serious crimes.

He said while the United States and Mexican authorities havesought to deal harshly with the situation, those engaged in theillegal trade are now turning their attention to softer targets andwill demonstrate an aggressive exploitation intent.

“Suffice it to say, we feel that the Caribbean region will attractthe attention of these organizations. We therefore, support the viewthat proactive and urgent attention must be directed to our region– the Caribbean.

Nottage said that The Bahamas, in the last decade, hasexperienced a new gun culture where more illegal weapons wereending up in the hands of criminals..

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Voters in Puerto Rico have supporteda non-binding referendum to become afull US state.The measure will require approval

from the US Congress, but PresidentBarack Obama has said he will respectthe vote.The island is currently a US

territory, which uses the dollar andwhose citizens travel on US passports.But it does not return senators to

the US Congress and is represented inWashington by a non-voting delegate.Almost 80% of the island's

electorate took part in the referendum,the fourth in the past 45 years. Withalmost all the votes counted, almost

54% voted to change the island'srelationship with the US.And in reply to a second question

on what future they favoured, nearlytwo-thirds wanted full statehood. IfCongress grants its approval, PuertoRicans would have the right to vote inall US elections, but would also haveto pay federal taxes, something atpresent they are excused from.The island came under US control

in 1898 when Spain lost the island atthe end of the Spanish-American war.Ties were strengthened in 1917

when Puerto Ricans became UScitizens and were allowed to serve inthe military.

There are now almost a millionmore Puerto Ricans in the US than onthe island. Supreme Court judge SoniaSotomayor, singer Jennifer Lopez andthe former jazz musician Tito Puenteare all of Puerto Rican descent, thoughall three were born in New York.Ties between the island and the

mainland are strong and many on theisland considered it inevitable that afull union be requested.A young voter in the capital San

Juan, Jerome Lefebre, said: "PuertoRico has to be a state. There is no otheroption."We're doing okay, but we could

do better. We would receive more

benefits, a lot more financial help."But that opinion was rejected by

Ramon Lopez de Azua: "Puerto Rico'sproblem is not its political status."I think that the United States is

the best country in the world, but I amPuerto Rican first."The island has been hit hard by the

current recession - it has debts of$68bn (£42bn) and unemployment ismore than 13%. President BarackObama, who visited the island lastyear, has said he will respect the willof Puerto Ricans if there is a clearmajority.Any change would require

approval by the US Congress.

Puerto Rico wants to become the 51st state of the US

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean rum producing countriesmay have to approach the World Trade Organization (WTO) in itsongoing dispute with the United State over the provision of subsidiesto rum producers in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands(USVI).“We find that extremely difficult to compete (with) and it is a

challenge at this point in time and we are appealing, not just theBarbados rum industry, but the CARIFORUM (Caribbean Forum) rumindustry in general, to our governments to take this issue veryseriously,” said Chairman of the Barbados Rum Committee, Dr. FrankWard.He said the discussions with Washington should be with a “view

to resolving what we feel is an iniquitous and pernicious use ofsubsidies for multinational spirit companies and their rum production”.The West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers Association Inc.

(WIRSPA) says while it has no dispute with rum producers in theUnited States it is nonetheless warning that subsidies given to US-based producers could damage Caribbean economies.Earlier this year, the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers

Association Inc. (WIRSPA) said while it has no dispute with rumproducers in the United States it is nonetheless warning that subsidiesgiven to US-based producers could damage Caribbean economies.WIRSPA said that it has been brought to its attention of a possible

trade dispute at WTO between CARIFORUM countries and TheUnited States over the compatibility of subsidies given tomultinational spirits companies producing rum in the USVI and PuertoRico under the US cover-over programme.But WIRSPA, which describes itself as “the regional trade

association for rum producers in the CARIFORUM group” said thatthe dispute is between the governments of these independentCaribbean countries and the United States and not between rumproducers.Ward told reporters that the subsidies for rum industries in the US

territories were severely impacting Barbados’ own industry’s abilityto thrive and survive.He warned that if the situation is not dealt with immediately it

could result in the demise of the rum industry not just in Barbados,but throughout the Caribbean.On the issue of approaching the WTO, Ward said there was still

the option of resolving the matter through dialogue with Washington.“We have had so far three legal opinions of the legality at the

WTO of these subsidies which are being given by US territories andall of them stated that there is a case to be made against the subsidies,and one of the opinions came from the advisory centre on WTO lawwhich is a body set up to advise individual countries on issues relatedto WTO laws.“So we have a clear case there. We now need the political will to

take it forward and time is not on the side of the industry,” Ward said.

Regional rumproducers may look toWTO to solve dispute

with United StatesGEORGETOWN, Guyana –Caribbean Community(CARICOM) Secretary-GeneralIrwin LaRocque Wednesday saidthat the regional grouping remainscommitted to providing support“where necessary” to Jamaica,Haiti and Cuba following thepassage of Hurricane Sandy late lastmonth.

The hurricane has been blamedfor nearly 100 deaths in theCaribbean as well as millions ofdollars in damage to theinfrastructure of several countries.

In messages to the respectivegovernments, LaRocque extended hissympathies and noted “with distressthe tragic loss of life and extensivedamage wrought to key sectors suchas agriculture and tourism”.

“The Community acknowledgesthat the effects of Hurricane Sandylong term with serious implications… as tourism and agriculture are atthe centre of economic activities inthe affected areas of St. Mary,Trelawny, St. James, Westmoreland,St. Elizabeth, Manchester, St.Catherine and St. Andrew,”LaRocque said in a message toJamaica’s Prime Minister PortiaSimpson Miller.

He said that “this latest bout ofdevastation is also particularlydisheartening” because it woulddefinitely affect Jamaica’s efforts toaddress the economic challengesbrought about by the global andfinancial meltdown.

But LaRocque expressedconfidence that the courage andresilience of the Jamaican peoplewould fortify them as they continueto rebuild.

In his message to Haiti’sPresident Michel Martelly, theCARICOM Secretary General saidthe regional community is “acutelyaware that in the past two years,Haiti had suffered more than itsshare of natural disasters”, andthat Sandy’s passage would impactthe progress already made after theearthquake of January 2010.

“The Caribbean Communitystands ready to provide support tothe People and Government ofHaiti as the process of recoverycontinues despite this latestsetback, strong in the assurancethat Haiti will move forward,pressing onward to its highestdevelopment aspirations asfamilies, communities and as anation,” he said.

LaRocque told Cuban PresidentRaul Castro that “tragedies of thisenormity only serve to accentuatethe importance of our continuedregional efforts to collaborate incritical areas of disaster mitigationand preparedness”.

He gave his commitment toproviding support where necessaryto Cuba, noting that the roadtowards reconstruction andredevelopment would requireunited efforts.

LaRocque also sent a messageto the United States whereHurricane Sandy caused billions ofdollars in damages and the deathsof more than 100 people.

He said that despite thechallenges, he was confident thatthe resilience and “can-do” attitudeof the American people, andmembers of the CaribbeanDiaspora, would make it possiblefor a quick and full recovery.

CARICOM committedto supporting countrieshit by Hurricane Sandy

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How Obama won


HIGHLIGHTS

President Obama won a second and hepromised his thrilled supporters "thatfor the United States of America thebest is yet to come."

Obama appeared before thousandsof cheering Democrats to the beat ofStevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed andDelivered" after securing a strongelectoral lead, although he just ekedout victories in key states.

He congratulated his opponentMitt Romney and said, "In the weeksahead I am looking forward to sittingdown with Gov. Romney to discusshow we can move this countryforward."

In a victory speech studded withthe soaring rhetoric that first drewvoters to him in 2008, Obamareminded the electorate what was stillon his agenda -- immigration reform,climate change and job creation.

"Tonight, you voted for action notpolitics as usual." he told supportersin Chicago. "You elected us to focuson your job, not ours."

Obama told Romney supportersthat "I have listened to you… youhave made me a better president."

He added, "I return to the WhiteHouse more determined, moreinspired than ever."

The election is a validation, if notan overwhelming mandate, in supportof the president's policies of the lastfour years, which included a majoroverhaul of the healthcare system anda drawdown of troops in Iraq andAfghanistan.

Obama built a coalition of youngpeople, minorities, and collegeeducated women and won by turning

out supporters with a carefullycalibrated ground operation to get outthe vote in crucial states like Ohio,Iowa and Wisconsin.

He thanked those who voted"whether you voted for very firsttime, or waited in line for a very longtime -- by the way we have to fixthat," he joked.

He thanked Vice President JoeBiden, whom he called "America'sbest happy warrior" and first ladyMichele Obama.

"Sasha and Malia," he saidaddressing his two daughters. "You're

growing up to be two strong, smart,beautiful young women…I'm soproud of you. But I will say for now,one dog is probably enough," he saidriffing on his promise of a puppy fouryears ago.

Prior to the president's speech,Mitt Romney conceded gracefully inBoston.

"I so wish that I had been able tofufill your hopes....but the nationchose another leader," Romney toldheart broken supporters at his Bostonheadquarters.

"I pray the president will be

successful in guiding our nation,"Romney said before running mateRep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and theirfamilies joined Romney on thepodium.

Obama's lease on the White Housewas renewed with a crucial victory inOhio.

Celebrations erupted in Obama'shome town of Chicago, in New York'sTime Square and outside the WhiteHouse, while Romney's Bostonheadquarters went mournfully quiet.

"We're all in this together. That'show we campaigned, and that's whowe are. Thank you," Obama tweetedeven before formally announcing hisvictory.

Nevertheless, it was a squeaker. InFlorida and Virginia, states that werekey to both candidates, Obama andRomney were separated by a singlepercentage point. Ohio also was close,with the candidates also separated bya point late into the vote count. And thepopular vote was nearly split evenlydown the middle nationally.

With counting still going on andbefore Florida had been called, Obamaled with a significant electoral lead,303 votes 203.

After a campaign for the WhiteHouse and both houses of Congressthat cost more than $6 billion, themake up of all three branches remainsvery much the same as it was beforethe election. Obama remains in theWhite House, Democrats retain controlof the Senate and Republicanscontinue to control the House.

Barak Obama re-elected presidentof the United States of America

U.S .PResident Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, share the victory with Vice President Joe Bidenand wife Jill.

TUCSON — Jared L. Loughner wassentenced to multiple terms of life inprison Thursday at a court hearingpunctuated by raw emotion as formerRepresentative Gabrielle Giffords andher husband, Mark E. Kelly confrontedthe man who shot her in the head atclose range during a rampage here lastyear that left six people dead and 12others wounded. As a packedcourtroom fell silent, Mr. Kelly, withMs. Giffords at his side, told Mr.Loughner, 24, that he had failed in hiseffort to create a world as dark as theone he inhabited.

“You may have put a bulletthrough her head, but you haven’t puta dent on her spirit and hercommitment to make the world a betterplace,” said Mr. Kelly about Ms.Giffords, who was gravely woundedand whose arm was in a sling onThursday.

Ms. Giffords, who resigned fromCongress in January 2012, and who hasdifficulty speaking as a result of herinjury, “struggles to walk, her right armis paralyzed, she’s partially blind,” Mr.Kelly said.

Ms. Giffords did not speak at thehearing, at which victims described theimpact of Mr. Loughner’s January 2011shooting spree, but looked directly atMr. Loughner as her husband read froma statement.

“After today, after this moment,Gabby and I are done thinking aboutyou,” Mr. Kelly concluded. With that,he and Ms. Giffords walked away.

Mr. Loughner was sentenced toseven consectutive terms of life inprison, nearly three months to the dayafter pleading guilty to 19 criminalcounts in federal court, includingmurder and the attempted assassinationof Ms. Giffords, the target of the attack.

Mr. Loughner waived his right toaddress the court, and when asked byLarry A. Burns, the federal court judgeoverseeing the case to confirm thatdecision verbally, he responded,“That’s true," as he slurred his words— a hallmark of his speech patterns

during recent court appearances. One after another Thursday

morning, Mr. Loughner’s victims tookto the dais, at times addressing JudgeBurns, but usually speaking to Mr.Loughner, whom they turned to theirright to look at.

Gunman in Giffords shooting sentenced to 7 life terms

Jared Lee Loughner Gabrielle Giffords (R) and her husband Mark Kelly


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Chinese President Hu Jintao has opened aCommunist Party congress that begins a once-in-a-decade power transfer with a stark warning oncorruption.

Addressing more than 2,000 delegates, Mr Husaid that a failure to tackle the issue "could provefatal to the party".

China faced unprecedented opportunities andchallenges, he said, and the nation should "aimhigher and work harder".

His speech kicks off a week-long meeting thatwill see a new set of leaders unveiled.

Security is very tight across Beijing, with manydissidents detained or under house arrest, rightsgroups say.

Mr Hu told delegates at the Great Hall of thePeople that China had to adapt to a changingdomestic and global environment.

"We must aim higher and work harder andcontinue to pursue development in a scientific way,promote social harmony and improve the people'slives," he said.

China's development should be made morebalanced and sustainable, he said, and the "seriouschallenge" of corruption should be addressed.

"If we fail to handle this issue well, it could

prove fatal to the party, and even cause the collapseof the party and the fall of the state," he said.

Anyone who broke the law would be brought tojustice, "whoever they are and whatever power orofficial positions they have", he said.

The corruption warning echoed one delivered10 years ago during the previous leadershiptransition, when the party was told it risked"heading for self-destruction" if it did not tackle theissue.

The months leading up to this congress haveseen China's political leadership rocked by a scandalinvolving Bo Xilai, the former Chongqing partyleader once seen as a candidate for top office.

His wife has been jailed for murdering a Britishbusinessman and he is expected to face trial oncorruption-related charges.

Across China, meanwhile, recent cases ofofficial corruption have stoked public anger andthere have been a series of high-profile massprotests focusing on land grabs and environmentalissues.

On the internet, thousands of people have calledfor better measures to fight corruption, leavingcomments on websites launched for the congress byofficial media outlets Xinhua news agency, People's

Daily and China Central Television (CCTV).Economic growth has also slowed in recent

months and the wealth gap is an issue of greatconcern, as is China's ageing population.

Mr Hu said a new model for economic growthwas needed to respond to domestic and globalchanges.

"On the basis of making China's developmentmuch more balanced, coordinated and sustainable, weshould double its 2010 GDP and per capita income forboth urban and rural residents (by 2020)," he said.

Amid rumbling regional tensions over territorialrows in the East China and South China Sea, Mr Husaid the nation should "resolutely safeguard" maritimerights and become a maritime power.

"Active and prudent efforts" should be made toreform the political structure, he said, without givingdetails.

The congress - for which no formal schedule hasbeen revealed - will last a week and will be keenlyobserved for any indications of the leadership's futureplans.

During the congress a new central committee isselected. It then chooses the country's highestdecision-making body, the Standing Committee ofthe Politburo.

China starts leadership transfer

Democratsretain Senate,Republicansstill controlHouse

Democrats have strengthened their controlover the 100-seat US Senate, with gains inclosely watched races in Massachusetts andIndiana.

After a hard-fought election, they nowhold a 55-45 majority in the Senate.

But Republicans will keep hold of the435-seat House of Representatives with asolid majority.

The division in control of the two housesof Congress has led to partisan battles andlegislative gridlock since the last mid-termelections in 2010.

The Democrats repulsed the expectedchallenge from the Republicans, gaining twoseats and losing just one of the seats targetedby their opponents.

Thirty-three of the 100 Senate seats wereup for election.

With most results now in for the Houseof Representatives, there will be little if anychange in the chamber.

Republicans will continue to hold astrong majority and are on target to finishclose to the 242 seats they held.

David Kendall, a senior fellow at ThirdWay, a centrist think tank in Washington,said: "The upshot is that the voters aresaying to President Obama and HouseSpeaker John Boehner: 'Go back to thebargaining table; finish the deal.'"

Mr Kendall was referring to theintensive negotiations the two men held in2011.

The talks ultimately collapsed but wereaimed at bringing around $4tn in deficitreductions over the next 10 years.

That problem still confronts the re-elected president and the new Senate andHouse when they take office in January.

United Airlines said SuperstormSandy cut its October revenue byabout $90 million as it was forcedto cancel almost 5,300 flights.

That's nearly an entire day'sworth of United's schedule lost. Itruns about 5,500 flights a daythroughout the world, includingthose operated by its regionalpartners. United's scrapped flightsaccounted for about a quarter oftotal the industry's Sandy-relatedcancellations.

United, the world's largestairline, said late Wednesday thatthe storm that came aground in theNew York area 10 days agoshaved about $35 million off its

profit in October. Delays andcancellations in the New Yorkregion tend to ripple throughout theworld because it's a majorinternational connection point and isone of the busiest airspaces in thecountry.

United's traffic in October fell3.3 percent.

But the hurricane-winter stormhybrid boosted its per-passengerrevenue by about 1 percent. That'sbecause some stranded travelerswere stuffed onto other flights,allowing the airline to improveefficiency.

Delta said last week that Sandycut its October revenue by $45

million and profit by $20 million.Both airlines are likely to report

the impact of Sandy for the monthof November. They are expected torelease November figures early nextmonth. Added to that, the winterstorm that blanketed the New Yorkarea on Wednesday, little more thana week after Sandy, will also hurtprofit and revenue.

United Airlines suspendedoperations at New York's three mainairports Wednesdayafternoon.United parent UnitedContinental Holdings Inc. is basedin Chicago.

Its shares finished at $20.53on Wednesday.

United says Sandy cut Octoberrevenue by $90Mby $90M

Argentina freezes $19billionof Chevron money

A judge has ordered $19bn (£11.9bn) of assetsheld by oil company Chevron to be frozen inArgentina over an environmental damages claimin Ecuador, lawyers in the case say.

The Ecuadorean plaintiffs accuse Chevron ofpolluting land in the Amazon region for almostthree decades.

Last year, an Ecuadorean court orderedChevron to pay $19bn in damages.

Since Chevron has few assets in Ecuador, theplaintiffs are trying to get the ruling enforcedabroad.

A lawyer for the Ecuadorean plaintiffs,Enrique Bruchou, said the Argentine judge hadagreed to their request to freeze Chevron's assetsin Argentina after they could not get the companyto pay up in Ecuador.

The Ecuadorean court judgement originally

ordered Chevron to pay $8.6bn in environmentaldamages, but that was more than doubled becausethe oil company did not apologise publicly.

The Ecuadorean plaintiffs say that Texaco,which merged with Chevron in 2001, dumped toxicmaterials in the Ecuadorean Amazon between 1964and 1992.

Chevron says Texaco spent $40m cleaning upthe area during the 1990s, and signed an agreementwith Ecuador in 1998 absolving it of any furtherresponsibility.

Chevron has in the past said the original rulingagainst the company was a product of "bribery andfraud".

The company has also dismissed the plaintiffs'moves to get the ruling enforced abroad, saying that"if the plaintiffs' lawyers believed they had alegitimate judgement, they would seek to enforceit in the United States".

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Barack Obama won re-election with asimilar coalition that carried him to thepresidency in 2008: women, youngvoters, African Americans and Latinos.But the popular vote was not asstrongly in Mr Obama's favour thistime, owing to declines in some keybut shrinking parts of the electorate.The female vote

Men and women split between thecandidates: overall, 55% of womenvoted for Mr Obama, 44% for MrRomney. For men, 52% voted for MrRomney and 45% for Mr Obama.

In 2008, Mr Obama gained ahigher percentage of the male vote(49%) and a similar percentage of thefemale vote (56%).

However, there was a divisionbetween married and unmarriedwomen: 53% of married women votedfor the Republican candidate, while MrObama won unmarried women two-to-one: 67% to 31%.

Overall, women make up more of

the electorate - 53% - slightly morethan their share of the US population.

THE ETHNIC VOTEMr Obama overwhelmingly won

the black vote with 93%, a sliver lowerthan four years ago. Latinos also votedstrongly for the Democrat - 71% intotal and probably made electoraldifferences in Colorado and Nevada.Latinos or Hispanics made up 10% oftotal voters in the US, up onepercentage point from 2008.

Mr Obama lost some of the whitevoters that propelled him to a strongwin in 2008, with 39% voting for asecond Obama term in comparison to43% in 2008. The white electorate,while still a majority, dropped to 72%of the country as a whole, down from74% four years ago, and 77% eightyears ago.

THE YOUTH VOTEYoung voters were a key part of

Mr Obama's victory for a second time. Sixty per cent of voters aged 18 to

29 years voted for Mr Obama, slightlydown from his percentage four yearsago of 66%.

But the percentage of voters in thisage range increased slightly, to 19% ofthe electorate.

Voters aged 30 to 44 were fairlysplit, with a slight inclination to MrObama, 52% to 45%.

The largest percentage of theelectorate in terms of age, 45 to 64,went to Mr Romney with 51%.

LOWER-INCOME AMERICANSLower-income voters went

decisively for Mr Obama. Of those making under $50,000

(£31,000), 60% voted for Mr Obama.The president did not do badly

with middle-income and richer voterseither, gaining 46% and 44%,respectively in each category.

The three income categories are

fairly split among the electorate, withthe lower-income group representing41% of the total vote.

THE RELIGIOUS VOTEMr Romney gained 62% of the

Protestant vote. Catholics and other Christians

were split among the two majorcandidates.

Those of no religion as well asJewish voters gave Mr Obama a voteof confidence at 70%.

Mr Romney, who would havebecome the first Mormon president ifhe had won, also gained the largemajority of Mormon voters: 78%.

Those who went to religiousservices at least once a week weremore likely to vote for Mr Romney(59%).

However, 55% of those who saidthey attended such services "a fewtimes a month" voted for Mr Obama.

THE ECONOMYThroughout the campaign, both

candidates said it was all about theeconomy, and voters' decisions largelycame down to who they thought wasbest on the issue.

Fifty-nine per cent of those polledsaid the economy was their foremostconcern. Among those, a slightmajority (51%) went for Mr Romney.So how does this match with anObama win? Fifty-four per cent ofvoters who named unemployment astheir top economic concern voted forMr Obama.

The president also received manymore votes from those concernedabout healthcare and foreign policy,while deficit-minded voters stronglychose Mr Romney.

ROMNEY'S EMPATHY GAPWhat matters most in Americans'

minds when they vote? About three in10 wanted a "vision for the future" andanother three in 10 wanted a presidentwho shared their values.

Those who wanted a vision for thefuture voted more for Mr Romney(54% to 45% for Mr Obama).

However, another two in 10 voterswanted a president who "cares aboutpeople like me".

They overwhelmingly voted forMr Obama - 81% in total - a sign thatMr Romney suffered an empathy gapamong some voters.

How Obama wonStill the U.S. President- Barack Obama

NEW YORK - An unseasonably early-winterstorm brought snow, rain and dangerous windsto the U.S. Northeast, plunging many residentsof the most populous region of the country backinto darkness just as they were recovering fromSuperstorm Sandy.

The storm iced roads and hit transit systems,setting the stage for a difficult Thursday morningcommute and bringing fresh misery to thosewhose lives had been disrupted by the massivestorm that smashed ashore on October 29 withhistoric flooding. Sandy's death toll in the UnitedStates and Canada reached 121 after New Yorkauthorities on Wednesday reported anotherdeath linked to the storm, in the hard-hit coastal

neighborhood of Rockaway that bore the bruntof a storm surge.

More than 60,000 homes and businesses in aband stretching from the Carolinas to New Yorklost power, joining the more than 640,000customers that remained in the dark after one ofthe biggest and costliest storms ever to hit theUnited States.

Freezing temperatures were a fresh worryfor residents left without power. New Yorkdistributed space heaters and blankets toresidents without heat or power and openedshelters to those in need of a warm place to sleep.

The low-pressure weather system comingfrom the south brought wind gusts up to 60 miles

per hour and dropped what was expect to be 3inches to 5 inches of snow on New York City, withup to twice that much hitting northern suburbs,the National Weather Service said.

New York and New Jersey evacuated themost vulnerable coastal areas ahead of the storm,which was forecast to bring a high tide about 2feet above normal by early Thursday.

New York City officials urged residentswhose homes have been flooded by Sandy torelocate to the homes of friends or familymembers or to go to city shelters.

But some in the region were unwilling orunable to leave their homes. All of the region'smajor airports experienced canceled flights anddelays on Wednesday due to the storm, andgasoline remained in short supply, though fourcompanies told the United States they intendedto take advantage of a rare waiver allowing themto use foreign-flagged ships to transport oilproducts to the storm-hit region.

Winter storm hits Northeast,slowing recovery from Sandy

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Walmart moves BlackFriday to 8 p.m.

Thanksgiving night

South Korean electronics firmSamsung's Galaxy S3 has outsoldApple's iPhone 4S for the first time,becoming the world's best-sellingsmartphone, says research firmStrategy Analytics.Samsung sold 18 million models,

compared with Apple's 16.2 millionsales, in the third quarter of 2012.The Galaxy S3 "has proven wildly

popular with consumers andoperators," said Strategy Analytics'Neil Mawston.However, Apple's new iPhone 5 is

widely expected to reclaim the topsales spot.Strong Galaxy smartphone sales

helped Samsung report record profitsin the three months to September. Netprofit was 6.5tn won ($5.9bn; £3.7bn),up 91% from a year earlier.But analysts say that one reason

Samsung's phone was able to wrest thetop sales spot from Apple's iPhone 4

was because many customers werewaiting for the iPhone 5, which waslaunched during the third quarter.

The Apple iPhone 5 has alreadygot off to a solid start and "we expectthe new iPhone 5 to out-ship

Samsung's Galaxy S3 in the comingfourth quarter", said Neil Mawston."Apple should soon reclaim the

title of the world's most popularsmartphone model," he added.Samsung and its rival Apple have

been locked in a series of ongoinglegal battles over patent infringementclaims in various countries.In October, sales bans in the US on

Samsung's Galaxy Nexus phone andits Galaxy 10.1 tablet computer werelifted, in a blow to Apple.Meanwhile, earlier this year, a US

court awarded Apple $1.05bn (£652m)in damages, after ruling several of itssoftware and design technologies hadbeen infringed by Samsung. Samsung has challenged that

verdict and called for a retrial.Analysts say that given the

tremendous growth potential of thesector, the two firms' legal battle islikely to continue.

Samsung’s Galaxy S3 beats Apple’s iPhone in sales

Samsung's Galaxy S3 (L) has outsold Apple's iPhone 4S for the first time,

European Central Bankand Bank of Englandhold interest rates

LONDON -- Europe's leading central banks kept interest rates unchangedThursday despite a worsening near-term outlook for the region's economy. The European Central Bank held its main interest rate at 0.75%, while the

Bank of England kept rates at 0.5% and said it would not be adding to its £375billion program of quantitative easing. On Wednesday, the European Commission slashed its forecast for eurozone

growth in 2013 to 0.1% from 1.0%. ECB President Mario Draghi said overallactivity in the region would remain weak in the near-term and inflation waswell contained. Growth in Germany -- Europe's biggest economy -- will fall to 0.8% in

2012 from 3% last year and maintain that subdued rate of expansion next year,according to the commission's forecasts. "Germany has so far been largely insulated from some of the difficulties

elsewhere in the euro area. But the latest data suggest that these developmentsare now starting to affect the German economy," Draghi said Wednesday. The ECB has steadied investors' nerves about the eurozone crisis with its

plan to buy the bonds of heavily-indebted governments such as Italy and Spain,provided they apply for a formal bailout program. The bank's Outright Monetary Transactions program, as the bond purchase

scheme is known, has driven down yields on Italian and Spanish bonds, withoutit yet being activated, encouraging Madrid to hold off making a request forassistance. Some economists believe both the ECB and the Bank of England will have

little choice but to pump more money into the European economy early nextyear. "We still expect real GDP to disappoint and for this to drive the [Bank of

England] to deliver £50 billion of quantitative easing in February," said PhilipRush, UK economist at Nomura. TheBritish economy emerged from recession with stronger than expected

growth in the third quarter, helped by one-off factors such as the LondonOlympic Games, but recent data have painted a less optimistic picture and theexternal environment is deteriorating.

McDonald’s sales dropfor first time since 2003

McDonald's Corp. says a key sales figure fell in October, marking the firstmonthly drop in nearly a decade for the world's biggest hamburger chain. The company, based in Oak Brook, says global revenue at restaurants open atleast 13 months fell 1.8 percent for the month. The last time it dropped was in2003. The figure is a key metric because it strips out the impact of newly opened

and closed locations. The figures are a snapshot of money spent on food atboth company-owned and franchised restaurants. They do not reflect corporaterevenue. The fast-food chain says the figure fell 2.2 percent in both the U.S. and

Europe. In the region encompassing Asia, the Middle East and Africa, itdropped 2.4 percent. After years of outperforming its rivals, McDonald's has seen sales slow

recently amid intensifying competition and a persistently weak economy. Torev up sales, the company has been working to emphasize value in marketsaround the world. In the U.S., for example, McDonald's is stepping up advertising for its

Dollar Menu after its attempt to market an "Extra Value Menu" for slightlyhigher prices fell flat. But the company said Thursday that the efforts wereoffset by "modest consumer demand" and competition. In particular, McDonald's is facing stiffer competition from longtime rivals

Burger King and Wendy's, which are both in the midst of reviving their brandswith new ad campaigns and improved menus. Taco Bell, owned by YumBrands Inc., is also enjoying growth with the help of new offerings such as itDoritos Locos Tacos and higher-end Cantina Bell bowls and burritos. Additionally, people are increasingly flocking to restaurants such as

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and Panera Bread Co., which offer better qualityfood for a little more money. Still, McDonald's said it would remain focusedon underscoring its value message in the U.S. The same was true for Europe, where McDonald's gets 40 percent of its

business. Amid the region's ongoing economic uncertainty, McDonald's saidit would offer new meal combinations at various price ranges and continueremodeling restaurants. In the Asia, the company said it plans to differentiate itself with menu

offerings tailored to local tastes. McDonald's shares were down 61 cents at $86.23 in premarket trading.

CEO Don Thompson had warned last month that sales were trending negativefor the month.


HIGHLIGHTSTURKS AND CAICOS SUN NOVEMBER 10TH - NOVEMBER 17TH, 2012

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Walmart will kick off its holiday salesrush at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, itsearliest start ever, and will guaranteethat those who line up can buy a trio ofgadgets as it places a big bet thatshoppers are ready to spend thisholiday season.

The holiday season is critical forWal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world'slargest retailer, and its Walmart U.S.division. More than a quarter of itsannual sales come during the holidayseason.

"We bought deep, very deep, andwe bought deep on items that matter toour customers," said Walmart U.S.Chief Merchandising and MarketingOfficer Duncan Mac Naughton.

Retailers are coming up with freshways to entice shoppers this year, asholiday spending is only expected torise 4.1 percent, according to theNational Retail Federation, down from5.6 percent growth in 2011.

Walmart kicked off layaway amonth earlier than last year, in mid-September. Layaway allows shoppersto keep a product on hold at the storeand pay for it over time. Chains suchas Walmart and Target have alreadypublished toy catalogs.

While the holiday shopping seasontraditionally kicks off on the day afterThanksgiving, known as Black Friday,the push to sell Christmas presents andother items has been moving earlierand earlier in recent years.

Retailers say that shoppers wantearlier deals.

"'We got customer feedback thatsays ‘I like to shop earlier so I

can go to bed earlier,'" Mac Naughtonsaid.

Thanksgiving will be observed onNov. 22 this year.

At 8 p.m. local time onThanksgiving, Walmart's offers willinclude deals on video games startingat $10 and home appliances such as aCrock Pot slow cooker and a Mr.Coffee maker for $9.44 each.

Walmart also said it wouldguarantee that three items will beavailable that night to people standingin line in its stores between 10 p.m.and 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving, thoughthe items are not among the hottestnew gadgets of the year.

Those shoppers are guaranteed

access to an Apple iPad 2 16GB withWi-Fi, a March 2011 version, priced at$399 with a $75 Walmart Gift Card; a32-inch Emerson 720p LCD TV at$148, $80 below the usual price; andan LG Blu-ray player for $38 thatWalmart does not typically sell butsaid goes for $68 to $79 elsewhere.

After a round of specials focusedon electronics at 10 p.m. Walmart willtake a break from special deals, givingshoppers a chance to get some rest orperhaps visit other stores.

Walmart now keeps its stores openovernight between Thanksgiving andBlack Friday after an employee wastrampled to death when a Long Islandstore opened on Black Friday in 2008.

Last year, key competitorsincluding Target Corp began theirspecial offers at 12 a.m. on Friday.

Other items to be offered duringthe night include brands such as Vizio,Samsung, Nikon, Nook and Beats byDr. Dre.

Last year, Target, Best Buy,Macy's and Kohl's were closed onThanksgiving and kicked off BlackFriday sales at the stroke of midnight,their earliest starts ever. Best Buy CoInc, Macy's and Kohl's all plan to openat midnight again, while Target has notgiven its plans yet.

Sears Holdings Corp's Sears andKmart stores will be open onThanksgiving Day. Last year, Searskept its discount chain Kmart open onThanksgiving but the Sears chain wasclosed.

This year, Sears stores will open at8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and stayopen overnight until 10 p.m. on BlackFriday. Kmart has been open onThanksgiving for the last 21 years.

In 2011, Walmart began with dealson toys, home items and clothing at 10p.m. on Thanksgiving, followed byelectronics deals at midnight and otheroffers at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25.

Most Walmart stores will be openon Thanksgiving, unless they arerequired to close by local or state law.

Walmart has faced protests invarious U.S. cities lately and someworkers have planned to walk off thejob on Black Friday. Such actions arebeing sponsored by groups including acontingent of workers called OURWalmart that receives union support.

Walmart moves Black Friday to 8 p.m. anksgiving night

Shoppers wait with their Black Friday deals for the registers to open at 5 a.m. at the Walmart store inNiles in 2008.

A surge in the cost of feed grain after the worst U.S.drought in more than half a century has strippedmany livestock farmers of profit and set off a chainof events that threatens to drive up world meatprices in 2013.

The global economic downturn has made itdifficult for farmers to pass on rising costs to cash-strapped consumers, and they have sought to scaleback production plans in the face of mountinglosses.

In the pork industry, this has meant slaughteringbreeding sows, which in the short-term can actuallyincrease meat supplies, with the eventual decline inproduction not felt until 2013.

"If you take a breeding pig out of the systemnow it takes around nine months before there is anyimpact on the level of slaughtering because of thelifespan of a pig," said Stephen Howarth, analyst forBritain's AHDB-BPEX.

Retail prices for pork and beef in the UnitedStates have remained stable so far, but analysts saidretailers would eventually be forced to pass on risingcosts to consumers when supplies get tighter.

"Because there is no immediate drop-off inproduction, you don't tend to get much of a price

reaction in the short term. It can feed through into abigger price reaction further down the line," headded.

Jim Robb, director of the Livestock InformationCentre in Denver, Colorado, said as prices riseshoppers could switch from more expensive tocheaper meats.

"For 2013, we may see a little bit moresubstitution by consumers away from beef andtowards chicken and pork because we'll see recordhigh price levels across most categories, especiallyfor beef," he said.

LMIC forecast 2013 U.S. beef production at24.8 billion pounds, the lowest since 2005, and 23.6billion for 2014, its lowest since 1993.

Livestock economist Chris Hurt of theUniversity of Purdue said the U.S. hog industryshould begin to see a reduction in pork supply aboutMay or June next year.

Many cattle-fattening stations - known asfeedlots - in the United States have been operatingat losses for several months. Hurt said he expectedthe numbers of cattle leaving feedlots should taperoff noticeably in January or February next year.

The price of corn, the most widely used feed

grain, rose to a record high of $8.43-3/4 a bushel inAugust.

Prices have since fallen back slightly but remainstubbornly high at about $7.40 a bushel, with thecost of the commodity roughly doubling in the lastthree years, due partly to surging demand from theU.S. biofuels industry.

A hog will eat the equivalent of about 14bushels of corn to produce about 70 kg of meat.

Tim Koch, meat analyst at German agriculturalmarkets consultancy AMI said a reduction inGermany's pig herd and high animal feed costswould make 2013 a "painful time for farmers andconsumers alike".

ADHB-BPEX analyst Howarth said EuropeanUnion pigmeat production should decline by at least2 percent in 2013, while the pig industry in keyexporter Canada was also contracting.

"The big unknown is China, which accounts forabout half the global market for pigmeat. Any dropoff in production will mean an increase in demandfor imports, but there are conflicting stories comingout of China," he said.

"I think at the very least it won't expand asquickly as demand is increasing in China."

Higher feed costs toincrease meat prices in 2013


LOCAL NEWS

Grasshoppers, Retrievers win in

Sailrock Boys U14

Girls Sailrock U14 league in high gear The U15 Girls Sailrock league champions could well be the Titans who remain at the top of the standings with only two weeks of games remaining. Another impressive run of results saw them stretch their lead over their nearest rivals, the Striking Cheetahs.

A narrow 1-0 victory over the Green Dragons courtesy of Rhian Davies’ lone goal was followed up by a more comfortable 2-0 win against the Purple Panthers, the goals coming from Evnisha Saintverlu and Shinaydine

Pluviose. In their final match they had to come from behind to force a 1-1 draw with the Yellow Dragons after Yarielca De La Cruz had given them the lead. Some strong defending from Briandie Brooks had kept the Jaguars in the lead until the final two minutes when Pluviose scored from long range.

The Jaguars managed to move off the bottom of the league wityh a 2-2 draw with the Panthers and a 2-0 win against the Red Devils. De la Cruz scored twice in both games

to round of an impressive individual performance and her sister Yarileny as well as Jachelle Gardiner found the back of the net for the Panthers.

In the remaining games the Striking Cheetahs managed to keep close to the Titans with wins against the Red Devils (3-2) and the Purple Panthers (1-0) before losing to the Green Dragons (1-0) who scored through Lashauna Thompson. Jenny Fluerenvil scored all four goals on the day for the Cheetahs to put her on top of the goalscorers list alongside

Yarielca De La Cruz on seven goals apiece.

In the final game of the day the Red Devils tied 2-2 with the Green Dragons. Makayla ellis scored both goals for the Dragons whilst Guerline Hall was on the score sheet for the Devils, adding to the two goals she scored earlier in the day against the Cheetahs.

MVP for the day was shared between Guerline Hall and Darinique Coackley of the Red Devils for their hard work and commitment.

The U14 Boys Sailrock looks set to go down the wire although the Grasshoppers are currently in the driving seat, three points ahead of the Eagles courtesy of two back to back wins at the weekend. The Grasshoppers brushed aside the Eagles 4-1 before demolishing the Golden Retrievers 6-1.

Their goals came from Wilkins Sylvain (3,2), Marvin Joseph (1,1) Mackenson Cadet (1,1) and Jeff Beljour. Ericson Homme scored for the Eagles and Watson Alphonse for the Golden Retrievers. In the other games the Tigers managed a hard fought win over the Retrievers with goals from Rodrigo Vasquez and Tariq Germeil whilst Idlin Beloni gave the Retrievers some hope of salvaging a point with a well taken goal.

The Tigers then went on to beat the Eagles with goals from Vasquez, Kenley George, Ras Diamond and Germeil. Jackson Pierre put in another impressive display for the Eagles coming up with two goals but it was not enough on the day.

As usual there were many strong individual performances but the pick of the bunch were Rodrigo Vasquez for the Tigers and Jackson Pierre for the Eagles.

Net Rockers, AFC Strikers in exciting goalless draw

The WFL produced another game of high intensity last Sunday as defending champions Net Rockers held on for a 0-0 draw against the young AFC Strikers team.

The last time the two teams met Net Rockers were comfortable 8-0 winners but things have changed in recent months and Strikers will consider themselves unlucky not to have taken all three points as they had more than their fair share of possession and came close to scoring on many occasions.

Strikers showed their intent right from the start as Kadine Delphin raced onto a pass from Yarielca De La Cruz in the first minute of the game only for her shot to run across the face of the goal. The young team continued to keep Net Rockers pinned in their own half but despite controlling possession they could not find a way through. In fact it was Net Rockers who almost snatched the lead in the final minute of the half when Carmela Giordano fired over the bar from close range.

After a stern talking to at half time, the Strikers players emerged more determined to see their passing and moving style pay dividends. For most of the second half the Net Rockers found themselves under pressure from their young opponents and had to rely on breakaways to make any attempt on goal. Jenny Fluerenvil and Kadine Delphin used their pace and skill to make several strong runs, Guerline Hall and Yarileny De la Cruz both came close to scoring but it was Yarielca De la Cruz who was the star of the show.

The twelve year old played like a seasoned professional as she controlled the midfield. On several occasions she glided through the opposition's defence creating chances for both herself and her team mates. Her two most memorable moments came with long range shots from thirty yards that appeared to be sailing into Net Rockers goal only to have them rebound of the crossbar.

In addition to all their pressure Strikers will feel unlucky that they did not perhaps get a penalty as on two occasions Net Rockers players appeared to handle the ball in the penalty area, however the referee was not convinced. Credit must go to the Net Rockers defence and goal keeper

Berthalee belle for ensuring that her team managed to hang on for the draw and after two games without conceding a goal it appears that their defence will be hard to break down this season.

Technical Director Matthew Green was very pleased with how the young Strikers team acquitted themselves. "The girls have improved tremendously in recent months, the fact that they dominated the game against the reigning champions is testament to their improved technical ability and tactical understanding.

They were not intimidated by the more direct style and physicality of their opponents and proceeded to play attractive football. It is only a matter of time before they get their first win. They are still very young but they have the potential to become a very accomplished


LOCAL NEWSTCI’s Sonia Bien-Aime chairs historic all

female CFU CommitteeIt’s the dawning of a new day for the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) as new vistas are being shaped for women’s football in the Caribbean. Gordon Derrick, President of the CFU in his efforts to take the game to another level announced the introduction of an all-woman Women’s Football Committee consisting of eleven members drawn from eleven countries affiliated to the CFU.

According to Derrick, “it takes revolutionary thinkers who are bold enough to appoint a Women’s Committee such as this, the first of its kind to consist of all females. I am just elated that we have been able to find capable women in the region who can be given a fair opportunity to make a contribution to the development of football among girls and women.”

This Committee is the first of its kind in the history of football where Women Football at a regional or international level is being guided by all women and both the CFU President and the Committee Chairperson, Ms. Sonia Bien-Aime agree that there is lots of work to be done to promote and develop women’s football in the region; but they are convinced that with support from all stakeholders, progress will be evident in the not too distant future.

Of Bien-Aime’s appointment, TCIFA President Christopher Bryan says, “Everybody at the Football Association congratulates Sonia for her appointment to such an important position within Caribbean football. She has been deservedly recognized for her ability and hard work and reflects on how well the organization of football

in the Turks and Caicos is viewed generally across the region. We are extremely proud of her.”

There is representation from across the four languages (i.e. English, Dutch, French and Spanish) of the CFU and from the varied women’s football development levels within the region, thereby strengthening the richness of the Committee and making it truly reflective of the CFU.

In accepting the appointment, Bien-Aime who is also a CFU Executive Committee Member underscored the historic nature of the appointment and the composition of the Committee. She said, “I have accepted this position with great enthusiasm. It will be my privilege to serve as Chairman on this Committee with a great panel of women that endeavours to make an incredible impact on Women’s Football in the region.”

In addition to Bien-Aime, the other members are Diana Claxton-Carty (Anguilla), Sharleen Hengeveld (Aruba), Gwendolyn Salmon (Antigua & Barbuda), Elaine Walker-Brown (Jamaica), Monique Andre (Haiti), Ana Rabell (Puerto Rico), Jinelle James (Trinidad & Tobago), Chantal Bird (USVI), Bernadine Andrew (Grenada), and Shequita Parson (Bermuda) while the CFU Secretariat will serve as the Secretary of the Committee.

All committee members will be appointed for a period of 4 years and are all actively involved in football at the local and National level, possess sufficient level of footballing knowledge, Laws of the Game, and are experts at women’s football development.

The goal of the Committee will be to advise the Executive Committee of the Union by undertaking

financial planning and oversight responsibilities by monitoring, reviewing and providing advisory functions in the areas of budget and finances.

The Committee will exchange views on the CFU women’s competitions and the CFU Women’s Calendar, including coordination with CONCACAF and FIFA competitions. Responsibilities also includes assisting in the process of selecting the host association(s) for the final round of the CFU Women’s U17 Championship, CFU Women’s U19 Championship and any other women’s competitions that the CFU may create and conduct a cost benefit analysis and report to the CFU ExCo on the establishment of CFU Senior Women’s Competitions.

The committee will also assist with the programme content for women’s football conferences and courses, monitor the CFU Women’s tournaments that serve as qualification tournaments for CONCACAF and FIFA tournaments as well as assisting in defining the draw principles and monitor the preparation and conducting of CONCACAF and FIFA national teams competitions and help in drawing up and implementing girls’ and women’s football development strategies and programmes.

The Committee has the jurisdiction to make recommendations with respect to the development of referees within the Caribbean region, and source an annual budget which will be presented to the CFU Executive Committee for approval.

For more information on the TCIFA, kindly contact Sonia Bien-Aime, Secretary General on (649) 941-5532 or email [email protected].

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CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR BREAK 05/01/2013 Kishco Jam Turk B. Bagwandas/C.Chase 06/01/2013 Police Quality L.Clarke/S.Khan 11/01/2013 Beaches Jaguars D.Myrie /O.Newton 12/01/2013 Jam Turk K B Homes O. Newton/B.Bagwandas

SEMI-FINALS 19/01/2013 4th Place Team 1st Place Team B.Bagwandas/O.Newton 20/01/2013 3rd Place Team 2nd Place Team D.Myrie/L.Clarke

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27/01/2013 1st semi-final winner

2nd semi-final winner

L.Clarke/D.Myrie

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HIGHLIGHTS

As far as progress is concerned in Testcricket, West Indies haven't takenmany strides for much of the pastdecade, though there have been signsof a revival this year. They have lost toAustralia at home and England abroadbut they have given more than just aglimpse of a fighting ability.

The improvement translated to acomfortable series win over NewZealand in August, their first at homesince beating England in 2009. They areeyeing a second straight Test series winwhen they come up against bottom-ranked Bangladesh.

Captain Darren Sammy said aheadof West Indies' first training session in

Dhaka on Wednesday, that just like theteam pushed itself to win the WorldTwenty20, it will be doing the same onthis tour.

"It is more of a belief factor. Wehave played some good series over theyears where we were competing againsthigh-ranked teams, now we believe wecan be even more competitive and getresults over higher-ranked teams,"Sammy said in Mirpur. "We have a teamgoal which we want to achieve but thisis going to be a step-by-step process.

"It's important to come here and winmatches and it's a challenge we put onourselves. Just like we forcedourselves to try and win the T20 World

Cup, we achieved that and we are nowlooking forward to the next serieswhich is against Bangladesh. Webelieve we can achieve our goals."

Between their last series inBangladesh, where they won the Testseries 1-0 and the ODIs 2-1, West Indieshave lost three Test series but there havebeen plenty of positives, chiefly thestrength in the leadership. Sammyhowever believes nothing much haschanged in the last 12 months.

"My role as a captain has notchanged. Every player is aware of whattheir roles are in the team. Last year I haveexcelled in the role the team expects meto play, and I don't see any difference this

year. "We just got to bring all our players

together and go down and perform on thecricket field. That's where theperformance counts."

Sammy believes that the successsince last October has also made the teamstronger, though the return of Chris Gaylehas also helped matters. "We havedefinitely improved as a team. A numberof players have come on board and we area little bit more consistent.

"We beat New Zealand in both Testsand performances came from differentplayers. We come here with onemission: to win all three series inBangladesh."

West Indies captain predictsprogress in Tests

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is looking at the possibilityof having a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20tournament in the near future.

The announcement was made by new WICB CEO MichaelMuirhead yesterday as he fielded questions during his introductionto the local media at a press conference at Hyatt Regency, Port ofSpain yesterday.

Muirhead said the WICB wanted to play a lot more cricket andthat the establishment of a CPL T20 would help in that regard.

He said: "We (WICB) are in negotiations to try and establish aPremier League in the Caribbean and that would obviously bringthe opportunity to play much more cricket, albeit at the T20 levelin this first stage, and we are at a stage now where we are speakingto one such promoter and would like to hope that it will bear fruitin the near future.

"We are trying to increase the amount of day-night cricket weare playing and one way to do that is through the CaribbeanPremier League," he explained.

He also noted that a new Caribbean Premier League T20 couldmean the end of the territorial T20 (Caribbean T20).

"There is a possibility that it could mean the end of theterritorial T20. The reason being that the competition and maybehow the contract is written, you could not have competing entitiesthere because many of those teams could actually form part of thefranchises that will participate in the CPL," said Muirhead.

Pressed further about a timeline for the establishment of theCPL, Muirhead said he could not give an answer about when itwould come on stream.

In terms of the negotiations with a possible sponsor of thetournament, he said: "We are fairly advanced. The WICB isnegotiating the rights to host a Caribbean Premier League. We arequite advanced in that regard."

The new CEO also believes the CPL will increase the exposureof local cricketers.

He said the CPL will feature a number of teams and personswho did not have an opportunity to play in the regional tournamentbefore, could get a chance in one of the franchise teams.

WICB corporate communications manager Imran Khan notedthat the squads for franchises extend to 20 or more players asopposed to the 15 players for the territorial teams in the CaribbeanT20.

"It (the CPL) could allow for more opportunities," Khan added.

Caribbean PremierLeague coming

West Indians Tino Best and Devon Smithare among 16 players who have started legalproceedings against the organisers of theCricket All Star T20 match in Toronto inMay claiming they have yet to be paid.

Ontario-based Kat Rose CustomDesigns Inc (Kat Rose), which organised theCricket Canada-approved event, has beenserved notices at the Toronto Small ClaimsCourt regarding unpaid match fees andexpenses totalling approximately $113,000.

Apart from Best and Smith, some of theother affected players include SanathJayasariya, Saqlain Mushtaq, Kyle Mills,Jacob Oram, Mark Boucher, Brendan Taylorand Bangladesh allrounder Nasir Hossain.

"We are incredibly disappointed anddistressed by the lack of professionalism ofthe Kat Rose organisation," said Tim May,the chief executive officer of Federation ofInternational Cricketers' Association(FICA).

"The players fulfilled their contractualobligations and are now each left out-of-pocket to the tune of several thousanddollars of their own money.

The match, which saw the Asia/CanadaXI defeat the International XI squad by threewickets, was said to be entertaining despitethe absence of several players with starpower.

Smith was eventually named man of thematch.

"How can anyone in good conscienceconduct business this way" questioned May.

"It is unacceptable that the players haveyet to be compensated and reimbursed fortheir time and costs."

Kat Rose, which contracted individuallywith all of the players, claimed the absenceof some of the cricketers from Pakistan,because of last minute visa issues, meant theevent was financially unsuccessful.

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• Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beatsAndy Murray

• New York Jets coach Rex Ryanlaughs off 'overrated' label

After watching the Los Angeles Lakersdrop to 1-4 on the season with a 95-86loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesdaynight, Lakers executive vice presidentJim Buss was not a happy man.

Something is not yet right with hisstar-studded team, and as a competitiveguy, Buss is looking for ways to fix itsooner rather than later.

"You don't start 0-3 for the first timesince we've owned the franchise withoutbeing on top of it," Buss toldESPNLosAngeles.com. "No matterwhat, you have to be aware. That doesn'tmean change is coming. That just meansyou have to be aware."

But while fans and pundits haveplaced the blame for the Lakers' earlystruggles on coach Mike Brown, Busssaid he's still very confident in his coach.

"I have no problems with MikeBrown at all," Buss said. "He just workstoo hard and he's too knowledgeable forthis to be happening.

"So either the system is flawed orsomething's going on. Or, like theTriangle, it's very hard to pick up andunderstand. I'm not a basketball mindlike he is or the players are, and theplayers are fine with it, so I just have to

be patient."Buss said he has been gauging

player reaction to the Lakers' newPrinceton offense, Brown and howthey're dealing with the slow start byreading their public comments andtalking to them directly. On Tuesdayafternoon, he went down from his officeto the court during practice to take theirtemperature, and he said he found thingsto be rather calm.

"Kobe [Bryant] and I have arelationship where he can just look at me

and say, 'Everything's cool,'" Buss said."So yesterday during practice, I gaveKobe a quick glance, and everythingwas cool."

Bryant has continued to preachpatience as the Lakers have struggled.Last week he said, "Everybody shut up.Let us work," when asked about fanreaction to the Lakers' slow adjustmentto the Princeton offense. But inWednesday's loss to the Jazz, evenBryant's patience appeared to bewearing thin.

He got into it with referee EdMalloy after being called for a charge inthe second quarter; he punched the ballinbounds rather than passed it whenthere was less than a second left in thethird quarter; and he was caught oncamera staring down Brown when hewas sitting on the bench during a timeoutin the waning moments of the fourth.

When asked about his frustrationlevel after the game, Bryant deadpannedit was, "Just a little bit."

And what were the reasons thatcaused that frustration?

"None that I care to share," Bryantsaid.

In Buss' own words, "this team wasbuilt to win now." So just how patientcan he be?

"You have to give it time tounderstand [what's going on]," Buss said."I don't know if there's an actual gametotal that would make me impatient. Iknow if we're 1-15, I don't think thatwould be very good. I'm sure that wouldbe a panic button. But at this time, I'mfine with what's going on. It's a learningprocess for the players. As long aseverybody is on the same page, I thinkwe're fine."

Jim Buss confident in Mike Brown

Jim Buss Mike Brown

High Court strikesdown Azharuddin's

life banThe Andhra Pradesh High Court has declared illegalthe life ban imposed by the BCCI on former Indiacaptain Mohammad Azharuddin. A division bench ofthe high court set aside the order of the City CivilCourt, which had upheld the ban after Azharuddin hadchallenged it.

The BCCI had banned Azharuddin on December5, 2000 for his involvement in match-fixing. Sincethen, Azharuddin, 49, has had no involvement incricket-related matters and became a politician in 2009.He is currently a member of parliament fromMoradabad constituency in Uttar Pradesh.

He said he was happy the issue was over and donewith, and he would not be taking any further legalaction: "It was a long drawn out legal case and it waspainful. We fought in the court for 11 years. Finally theverdict has come and I am happy that the ban has beenlifted by the court.

"I am not going to take any legal action against anyauthority and I don't want to blame anybody for thisalso. Whatever had to happen has happened. I don'thave any complaint."

The BCCI, for now, has adopted a wait-and-watchapproach. "It would be premature to comment till ourlegal team goes through the court order," BCCI chiefadministrative officer Ratnakar Shetty said.

Azharuddin played 99 Tests and scored 6125 runsat an average of 45. He also played 334 ODIs, scoring9378 runs at 36.92 during a 15-year career.

HIGHLIGHTS

The International Association of AthleticsFederation announced the finalists for the "MaleAthlete of the Year" award on Nov. 6, and thelist has many Britons shaking their heads inwonder.

Jamaican Usain Bolt, American AriesMerritt and Kenyan David Rudisha each madethe final list. British runner Mo Farah, however,was not among the three finalists.

Perhaps it's because he's missing somethingthat all the other finalists have.

Bolt landed on the list after successfullydefending his three Olympic gold medals inLondon. Individually, Bolt won his secondconsecutive titles in the 100- and 200-metersprints, while he added a second consecutiveOlympic gold as a member of the men's 4x100-meter relay. The men's relay set a world recordof 36.84 in the event. Bolt is currently the worldrecord holder in both the 100- and 200-metersprints, as well.

Merritt won gold in the 110-meter hurdleswhen he defeated reigning world championJason Richardson. Merritt earned the Olympicwin by 12-hundredths of a second in a time of12.92.

Less than a month later, the 27-year-oldAmerican went on to smash the 110 hurdlesworld record in a Diamond League meet inBrussels. There, Merritt ran to a time of 12.80 tobreak the previous world record of 12.87, which

was held by Cuban Dayron Robles. Rudisha won gold in the 800-meter race

with a showing that London Olympic organizerSebastian Coe called "the standout performanceof the Games." In winning gold, Rudisha alsobroke the world record -- which belonged to Coeduring the 1970s and 1980s -- when he crossedthe line in a time of 1:40.91. When he did so,Rudisha became the first man to ever run the 800faster than 1:41.00.

By comparison, Farah left the 2012 OlympicGames with two gold medals. He earned the firstin the 10,000-meter and the second in the 5,000-meter. His 10,000-meter gold medal was the firstever for Great Britain.

Sure, Farah completed a great andimpressive feat in winning the distance double,but there's one thing the 29-year-old Britishrunner is missing: a world record. There is nodenying that he put out impressive performancesin London, but Farah didn't do anything that hadnever been done before. Bolt, Merritt andRudisha are.

When the long list of 10 candidates waspublished on Oct. 9, Farah was among the 10listed, as were Jamaican Yohan Blake, AmericanAshton Eaton and Grenadian Kirani James.

The IAAF "Male Athlete of the Year" awardwill be announced and handed out on Nov. 24,2012 in Barcelona.

Bolt, Rudisha, Merritt namedIAAF 'Male Athlete of the Year'

finalists; Farah left off list


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LONDON -- In what is shaping up tobe the new top rivalry in tennis, NovakDjokovic held off Andy Murray onWednesday at the ATP finals.

The top-ranked Serb got the bigbreak when he needed it late in thethird set and beat Murray 4-6, 6-3, 7-5at the O2 Arena.

"Another great match. Anothergreat performance from both of us,"said Djokovic, who has known Murraysince they were 11 years old. "I didn'texpect anything less, other than atough match that went down the wireand was decided in the last point."

Djokovic is 4-3 against Murray in2012, with his biggest win coming ina five-setter in the Australian Opensemifinals. But Murray had won twoof the previous three, including in thesemifinals of the Olympics and in theU.S. Open final -- another five-setter.

Overall, Djokovic leads the third-ranked Murray 10-7 in head-to-headmeetings.

"I think both of us probably seeeach other's games pretty well.Especially this year, because we'veplayed so much," Murray said. "Butthe one thing I would say is, this yearI think both of us probably have seen

things in each other's games probablyimprove, and that's why there's a lot oflong rallies, and the matches areincredibly tight."

Djokovic lost the top spot to RogerFederer in July but will return to No. 1next week.

The ATP says Federer will droppoints from his 2011 title wins at the

Swiss Indoors and Paris Masters. Helost in the Swiss Indoors final Sundayto Juan Martin del Potro, and thenpulled out of next week's Paristournament.

The ATP says Federer will not beable to earn enough points to finish theyear ahead of Djokovic.

The Serb will become the first

player to finish No. 1 in consecutiveyears since Federer did it four straighttimes from 2004-07.

Murray has had a breakthroughseason. He became the first Britishman since 1938 to reach theWimbledon final, and soon after wonthe Olympic gold medal by beatingRoger Federer on the same grass at theAll England Club.

The Scot's biggest win, however,came in September when he becamethe first British man since Fred Perryin 1936 to win a major tennis title withthe victory over Djokovic at the U.S.Open.

Djokovic's big year came in 2011,when he won the Australian Open,Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. Butnow they're both major champions,and holding their own against Federerand Rafael Nadal, the two players whohave had a monopoly of tennisrivalries for nearly a decade.

Now may be the time for them tostep aside and let Djokovic andMurray reign supreme.

"Hopefully this rivalry willevolve," Djokovic said, "and we canhave many more great matches on thetour."

Top-ranked Novak Djokovicbeats Andy Murray

The two top players grasp hands after Andy Murray beat the world’s No. 1-ranked tennis player,Roger Federer

The USA face a tough start to lifein the final round of theCONCACAF 2014 World Cupqualifying tournament as theywere drawn away in three of theirfirst four fixtures.

The six countries involved inthe 'hexagonal round' wereunable to agree on the scheduleof games, so CONCACAFcompleted a draw for the fixturesthat saw Jurgen Klinsmann'sUSA side open their campaign inHonduras on February 6, beforehosting Costa Rica on March 22,then travelling to Mexico onMarch 26. They then visitJamaica on June 7.

"In a draw like that nothingis going to turn out perfectly.Usually, a team would like tohave the first game at home, butif you don't have the first game athome you make the best out ofit," Klinsmann said.

"If you get the results on theroad, there will be far moreconfidence in your home gamesand you can finish it off. It's finewith me. We've just got to bereally sharp and focused and getthe job done on the road indifficult environments.

"I think it's an exciting groupand it will go all the way down tothe last game to decide who isgoing to the World Cup."

Three CONCACAF teamswill advance directly to the finaltournament in Brazil, but the

fourth-placed country will playoff against a side from theOceania region, most likely NewZealand.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7Jamaica v. U.S.Panama v. MexicoCosta Rica v. HondurasTuesday, June 11Mexico v. Costa RicaHonduras v. JamaicaU.S. v. HondurasTuesday, June 18**Jamaica v. MexicoU.S. v. HondurasCosta Rica v. PanamaFriday, September 6Mexico v. HondurasPanama v. JamaicaCosta Rica v. U.S.Tuesday, September 10Jamaica v. Costa RicaHonduras v. PanamaU.S. v. MexicoFriday, October 11Mexico v. PanamaHonduras v. Costa RicaU.S. v. JamaicaTuesday, October 15Jamaica v. HondurasPanama v. U.S.Costa Rica v. Mexico

** The fixture involving Mexicoon June 18 will be moved to June4 to allow Mexico, theCONCACAF representative, toparticipate in the FIFAConfederations Cup Brazil 2013.

CONCACAF draw:United States start on

the road FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New YorkJets coach Rex Ryan laughed off aleaguewide player survey that named himthe most overrated coach in the NFL,saying he was just happy to finish ahead ofnemesis Bill Belichick.

"My first thought was, I looked at itand I saw who was second," Ryan saidWednesday, alluding to the New EnglandPatriots' coach. "I was like, 'Hey, I finallybeat Belichick in something.' I knew itwould take time, but I finally got him."

The Sporting News conducted ananonymous midseason poll of 103 playersfrom 27 teams. Ryan finished first by alandslide, collecting 35 votes. Belichickwas second with 16 votes.

Ryan created a personal rivalry withBelichick, declaring soon after he washired by the Jets in 2009 that he didn't takethe job to kiss Belichick's Super Bowlrings. Since then, the Jets have finishedsecond to the Patriots every season in theAFC East.

Turning serious, Ryan said he didn'tmind the "overrated" label.

"I wasn't offended by it," he said.Revealing some of his trademark

bravado, Ryan claimed he'd finish near thetop of any survey in which players votedfor the coach they'd most want to play for.

In fact, he has placed highly in thatcategory in past polls.

"Poll the same players about whothey'd want to play for, and I'll probablyend up where I always do -- right at the topwith (Mike) Tomlin," he said, referring tothe Pittsburgh Steelers' coach. "(It wouldbe) either me or Mike Tomlin, one of two.We're the guys they want to play for.

"I don't think that would change. Idon't care. As long as they want to comehere and play, if I'm overrated, that's fine."

However, the Sporting News releasedits poll results of coaches that playerswould least like to play for Wednesday, andRyan (16 votes) finished third, behind theBuccaneers' Greg Schiano (20) andBelichick (19).

The Sporting News also conduced asurvery on coaches that players most wantto play for, and Ryan finished tied for sixthwith the Ravens' John Harbaugh in thatpoll, which was also released Wednesday.Tomlin finished atop that poll whileBelichick finished second.

Ryan led the Jets to the AFCChampionship Game in his first twoseasons, but his star has fallen during thepast year. The Jets are 3-5 this season, andthey've lost eight of their last 11 games,dating to last season.

New York Jets coach Rex Ryanlaughs off 'overrated' label

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