Volume 7 Issue 03

www.suntci.com Volume 7 no. 03 JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH, 2011

e-mail: [email protected] $1.00tel: (649) 946-8542 fax: (649) 941-3281

JANMESSAMARRESTEDFORMER CHIEF PROTOCOLOfficer Jan Messam was arrested by policeofficers from the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team onTuesday, January 18th.

the Sun understands that police executed a search warrant atMessam’s apartment on Leeward Highway, where they took awayseveral documents, then took her to the Chalk Sound Police Stationwhere she was questioned for several hours and later released. She wasnot charged.

Sources told The SUN that Messam was interrogated about mattersrelating to Olint boss David Smith who bought a house in Chalk Soundfrom Jan and her husband Rex Messam a few years ago.

Smith is now in prison in the United States of America, where hewas transferred last year after serving a few months of a six-and-halfyear sentence in Turks and Caicos Islands for serious financial crimesthat were part of one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in the world, in whichinvestors lost more than $200million.

Messam’s husband, a real estate agent with Prestigious Properties,had only just returned from their native Bahamas hours after his wifewas arrested.

He told the media: “My wife wouldn’t run a red light. She wouldn’ttake any chances or violate any laws so I can guarantee this is just anexercise. I’ve been married to her for 26 years and I guarantee you, atthe end of the day, she’s going to be vindicated.”

Scores of curious onlookers gathered outside the police while the50-year-old Messam was being questioned inside.

During the course of the day, there were some malicious rumoursbeing spread about other prominent persons in the society being arrested.

However, there was absolutely no truth to those reports.

Former Chief ProtocolOfficer Jan Messam

Police Probing300 roundS of

Stolen mmunitionStory on Page 8

TURKS AND CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH, 2011

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011LocalTURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011

CAN

USA

DigicelCaribbean

UK

Best Coverage. Best Value. Best Plan.Sign up for the All Pass plan for $2.50 and get 24 hours unlimited local Digicel to Digicel minutes, 100 minutes to Digicel Caribbean and 30 minutes to the USA, Canada and UK*. Simply dial *134#.

www.digiceltci.com

Terms and Conditions apply. Digicel regional minutes do not extend to Haiti, Antigua and Guyana.

ALL PASS to over 300 Million People

JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011TURKS & CAICOS SUN

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011Page 4

JANUARY 7TH - JANUARY 14TH, 2011TURKS & CAICOS SUN

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 7TH - JANUARY 14TH, 2011

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011


LOCAL NEWS

Share more than just minutes this Valentine’s Day.

Share the love, share the minutes, share the savings ---with the NEW Islandcom Shared Plan!

Valentine’s DaySign up and enter to win romantic prizes this

One night stay at Grace Bay Club and signature massage at The

Veranda

Dinner for two with a bottle of wine from Parallel 23 at The

Regent Palms

Private sunset sail for two on the S/V Atabeyra

All local Islandcom toIslandcom calls are free!

Add up to four lines to your existing POST PAID PLAN --Each line gets the first three months free*!

*See stores for details. Offer expires Feb 14, 2011.

LOCAL NEWS


TURKS AND CAICOS SUN’SLETTERS POLICY

The Turks and Caicos SUN welcomes Lettersto the Editor.

Letters containing libelous or defamatorycharges, personal attacks or abusivelanguage will not be considered for

publication.

We would prefer letters of 500 words or less,and we will not print anonymous letters or

letters tagged with initials.

All letters are subject to the final approval ofthe Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, whoreserves the right to accept or reject

submissions and to edit letters and headlinesto meet our established standards for

grammar, clarity and length.

At the end of the first decade of the 21st Century, Iwrote with a profound sense of disappointment thatit was a “lost decade” for the Caribbean Communityand Common Market (CARICOM). We had failedmiserably to complete the Caribbean Single Marketand Economy (CSME) and we had equally failed tobuild collectively the capacity that all CARICOMcountries desperately require not only to bargaineffectively in the international community but alsoto implement the things for which they havebargained.

The first year of the new decade was even worse,and 2011 portends greater grief unless CARICOMgovernments make up their minds about real andeffective integration.

The time for tinkering at the edges of integrationhas run out. CARICOM states must now eitherresolve to proceed with integration, and by so doingmaintain some autonomy over their affairs, andcrucially a Caribbean culture and identity, or theycan flirt with such short term opportunities that theymight derive individually from external governmentsthat find it convenient in their own interest to dallywith a few states separately. The latter is not asustainable development option, and is whollyreliant on the designs of the donor, not the bargainingstrength of individual CARICOM states.

Failure to strengthen CARICOM has not onlyweakened our already weak states, it has lost usrespect in the international community. And, this istrue of every aid agency and every international andmultilateral financial and trade institution includingthe Canadian International DevelopmentAgency, theEuropean Commission and the EuropeanDevelopment Fund, the United States Agency forInternational Development, the World Bank, theInter-American Development Bank and the WorldTrade Organisation (WTO).

What they see from their perspective is a regionthat fails to carry out its own agenda – a region thatpays lip service to regionalism. The things that areobvious to them are blatant: failure to complete theCSME; discrimination by CARICOM states againstthemselves as they try to block market access to eachother for goods and services while they are happy togive better access to others; a marked reluctance toapply for readily available money for regionalprojects – governments are interested in nationalprojects only; and the comedy that has been made ofthe Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) with Trinidadand Tobago declining to participate in a Court whoseheadquarters is located in its Capital as a directconsequence of its insistence that it should be there;and, more recently, the heavy hint from Jamaica’sPrime Minister, Bruce Golding, that Jamaica mightopt for its own final Court of Appeal,notwithstanding that it has an eminent jurist on the

Court, and the opportunity for others.The recent Golding heavy hint is strangely out

of synchronisation with the Jamaican government’smeasurable attitude to the institutions of theCaribbean Community where Jamaicans now prevailand will be even more dominant by April 2011.

Jamaicans now head four principal regionalinstitutions: the Caribbean Development Fund, theCaribbean Export Development Agency, theCaribbean Centre on Money and Finance, and theOffice of the Trade Negotiations (OTN) ofCARICOM. ByApril, a Jamaican will also head theCaribbean Development Bank putting fiveJamaicans at the headship of these regionalorganisations, and another Jamaican will most likelymove up from the number 3 position in the OTN tonumber 2. In addition, of course, Jamaica has a juriston the CCJ itself. No other CARICOM country canboast of heading so many regional bodies.

These Jamaicans are all highly capable peopleworking in the service of not only Jamaica but all ofCARICOM, and accepted by all of CARICOM tolook after CARICOM’s interest.

What then is the problem with the CCJ? IfCARICOM can show such confidence in Jamaicans,what is missing here?

The CCJ shambles has added to the level offrustration and - now increasingly - disrespect forCARICOM in the international community. But, notamongst them alone; the frustration is now manifestamong the region’s academics, business people,media, and all those who spent the better part of theirlives trying to maintain a Caribbean identity andculture, and, at least, a modicum of Caribbeanautonomy over the region’s affairs.

It is obvious to all who are, or have been,involved in our region’s development that none – notone – of our countries will successfully maintainCaribbean autonomy, culture and identity if thepresent trend of individual and opportunisticbargaining with larger and more powerful countriescontinues.

None of the CARICOM states have thecapacity, individually, to cope with the demands oftoday’s globalised world. For instance, in the case ofthe Economic PartnershipAgreement (EPA) with theEuropean Union (EU), few governments haveestablished machinery for implementing theirobligations, and it would be a great surprise if anyhave set up arrangements for monitoringimplementation by the EU. What would seem to bea simple thing - like sending notifications thatrequirements have been met - has not been done.And, not only in relation to the EPA, but also inregard to the WTO.

It may be, of course, that this is a deliberatestrategy – a strategy not to fulfil obligations until the

obligations of the treaties are enforced by the otherside through costly arbitration and, eventually,punitive measures. If that is indeed the strategy, itis a game of high-stakes poker, and not one that theregion can win.

The point is that CARICOM states have todecide whether they see their development in termsof gifts for the odd building, a newAirport terminal,a bridge here and a road there that are small plastersfor sores, but do not make the region holisticallyhealthy. While there is a place for these things indevelopment plans, they cannot be the entire plan.

What CARICOM has always needed – and whatis urgent now – is a comprehensive regional plandevised jointly by governments, the private sector,trade unions and the best Caribbean brains that canbe assembled from in and out of the region.And, thatplan must integrate production in a practical mannerutilising resources from every country that has them,facilitate cross border investment, and encourageregional amalgamations of productive enterprises.

The beggar thy neighbour policies that havecharacterised the region’s dealings for a decade anda year, should not continue into 2011. It is time forleaders of individual states to make up their minds,state the case for regionalism boldly, and stopplaying with the aspirations of the Caribbeanpeople.

Turks and Caicos SunSuite # 5, Airport Plaza

ProvidencialesTurks and Caicos Islands

Tel: (649) 946-8542/ (649) 241-1510Fax: (649) 941-3281Email: [email protected]

Read us online at www.suntci.com

Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Hayden BoyceSenior Editor: Vivian TysonWebDesigner: PatrinaMoore-PierreGraphics Editor: Joleen GrantOfficeManager:DominiqueRigbyDistributionManger:KelanoHowellAdvertisingandMarketingManager-PatrinaMoore-Pierre

The Turks and Caicos SUN is a subsidiaryof The SUN Media Group Ltd.

We are committed to excellence in journalism,educating and informing our readers, servingand satisfying our advertisers and assisting inthe overall development of the Turks and

Caicos Islands.

Editorial Cartoon

2011 - Time to make up your mind

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN LOCAL NEWS

By Vivian TysonSUN Senior Editor

WHILE CONCEDING THAT there is a lotof work to be done on theProvidenciales International expansionproject, Chief Executive Officer fortheAirportsAuthority, John Smith saidthe project is on target.

In an interview with The SUN,Smith said while there are some areasthat they are behind on due to rain,there are other areas that they are farahead on, noting that overall they areahead of schedule.

“We are on schedule to have itready on a reasonable time frame. Westill have a significant amount of workto be done. We are ahead of the gamein most areas, and we are on track fora reasonable completion date,” Smithsaid.

He said the apron area was about80 percent complete, likewise the

tarmac area, noting that the sub baseextension has already been completed.Smith said they are now looking to dooverlay work using asphalt.

He noted that work could havebeen farther advanced but due to rainson some of the nights that certain levelof concrete work was to be done, workthere had to be called off until the rainssubsided.

“From a square-footage point ofview, you may look and say there is asignificant square-footage work to bedone; from a time perspective, some ofthose areas – even though there are alot of square-footage to be covered, ittakes less time to do it, particularlywhen you are looking at the asphaltingand the overlaying.

“We did have some a bit of ahiccup with certain nights of rains andwe not able to work they way we wantto, so we kind of lost one or two daysthere, but overall we are confident that

we will have it done by the specifiedtime. We said the schedule(completion) time (for phase one)would be done by September, October,but the contractors are trying as muchto crash in as much as they can intotheir timeframe,” Smith noted.

The Airports Authority boss saidthat attention will now be turned totackle the construction of the newterminal, which is to be outfitted withboarding bridges and other state-of-the-art amenities. However, noted that theywould seek to have the current terminalrefurbished to accommodate theincrease in airlifts that the TCImanagedto snare in recent months, includingContinental Airways and JetBlue.

“In relation to the terminal, we arein the process now of looking at doingsome refurbishment work with theexisting terminal before we commencethe new building. The reason for thatwould be the immediate airlift coming

into the TCI and, we need to addressthat immediately.

“So that is our intention; we haveflipped it (work at the airport) slightlyinstead of going ahead and build thenew terminal straight away, and to thatend, we are having discussions withthe original building to get the originalspecs on all of that for the building,”Smith noted.

While not in a position to saywhen work would begin, Smith said itcould be very soon since it is a priority.

The Providenciales Airportexpansion project is being carried outby Dexter Construction from Canada,which came out on top as the preferredbidders following the tenderingprocess for the project. CoveConstruction and CMBS are retainedas the lead sub contractors for theproject. Other contractors such asHerzog have also managed to landwork on the site.

Providenciales Airport expansion on track

On Sunday January 16, this taxi flipped whiletravelling along Leeward Highway, ending up inthe carpark of Southern Shores, across from theMisick and Stanbrook lawfirm.

The ambulance quickly rushed to the sceneas well as dozens of curious onlookers.

The driver, David Handfield, did not sustainany serious injuries.

Taxi flips

BAHAMIAN POLICE HAVE arrested two of theircountrymen for possession of cocaine shortly afterthey alighted from a private flight from the Turks andCaicos Islands on Sunday, January 16.

The arrest was confirmed by the Royal Turks andCaicos Islands Police Force, but the names of the menor which of the islands the plane departed were notgiven.

Press Officer Sergeant Calvin Chase in a reportnoted: On Sunday 16th January 2011 about 9:55 a.m.Bahamian Police Officers from The DrugEnforcement Unit in Nassau, Bahamas arrested twomale Bahamian nationals ages 38 and 45 at TheLynden Pindling International Airport Nassau,Bahamas after they arrived on a private aircraft whichoriginated out of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“One of the men was carrying a suitcase andwhen it was searched it contained 16 packages ofsuspected cocaine. The Bahamian Police and Turksand Caicos Islands Police are conductinginvestigations into this incident.”

Bahamianpassengers from TCI

held with cocaine

LOCAL NEWS


THE PROVIDENCIALES POLICE areinvestigating a high ranking member oftheir own following allegation by amember of the public that the officersold him 300 rounds of 9mmammunition, which are now in the handsof crooks, who broke into that resident’shome.

Assistant Commissioner of PoliceRodney Adams told The SUN thatinvestigators have been probing thematter, and as soon as theirinvestigations are complete the policewill update the general public.

“Certainly, that report in currentlyunder investigations, and of course atsome point at the conclusion of ourinvestigation the media will be informedof its findings; it is a matter currentlyunder investigations,”ACPAdams said.

However, some members of theRoyal Turks and Caicos Islands PoliceForce have been complaining undertheir breaths that the investigations weremoving to slow for their liking and arenudging the Governor, who isresponsible for policing in the TCI tomove with much more alacrity to bringthe guilty party to justice.

On Thursday, January 6, aresident of Long Bay Hills inProvidenciales informed the police that

thieves had broken into his house andremoved a number of items. Furtherinvestigations revealed that among theitems stolen from the premises were 300rounds of 9mm ammunition. Thehomeowner is the holder of a licensed9mm pistol; however, the gun was notstolen by hoodlums.

The SUN learned that when the

resident was grilled further byinvestigators as to how he becameowner of three hundred rounds, heinformed the crime sleuths that theywere sold to him by a high-rankingofficer of the force which he actuallynamed. The matter was reported to thepolice high command, but some officersbelieve that investigations were moving

too slow or were not moving at all.A local officer, who brought the

situation to media light, explained thatno private gun owner should be inpossession of so many rounds ofammunition, further stating thatprobably the most that are allowed areabout 20 rounds.

“And to make matters even worst,he said they were sold to him by a policeofficer in the Royal Turks and CaicosIslands Police Force. This needs to beinvestigated because 300 rounds in thewrong hands could be pointing atanyone living in the TCI. Right now Iam nervous because I don’t know if myname is on one of those bullets.

“I can tell you that a number of us inthe force are not happy about it, becauseit seems that while some of us areworking overtime to make the countrysafe, others don’t give a damn about thewell-being of those who live here andthose who come to work and live amongus.As a Turks and Caicos Islander and amember of the Royal Turks and CaicosIslands Police Force, I am so damnedashamed right now, it aint funny,” theofficer said.

It is not clear what would be the fateof the individual who alleged to havebought the rounds from the officer.

Police probing 300 rounds of stolen ammunition

300 rounds of 9mm ammunition are now in the hands of crooks after breaking into aProvidenciales home (File Photo)



JOHN SMITH, THE Chief Executive Officer for the Turksand Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) has putto rest rumours that landing fees for domestic carriers areto be increased.

There have been swirling rumours that the TCIAA haseither raised landing fees on local airlines or was in theprocess of doing so. As a result, a number of persons havecalled The SUN’s office to find out whether or not therumours were true, also expressing fear that a raise in locallanding fees may cause an increase in the cost of domestictravel.

“At the end of the day, the local travelling public willbe hurt and it is after their (TCIAA) big announcement ofgiving special concessions to the big international carrierslike Continental and Jet Blue,” one email noted.

But when contacted, Smith rubbished the rumourssaying that any such recommendation or ratificationwould have go though the proper government channel forscrutiny and would also be available for publicconsumption.

“All matters; anything that has to do with change instatutory record or increase are always gazetted, and

always go through the proper channel. It has to bepresented to the Advisory Council, and to the cabinet, andthey have to approve that.

“And, I could say to you that the Airports Authorityhas not put forward any recommendations to any changes,and has no intention of doing that in the short run,” Smithemphatically said, noting that he had not heard of therumour.

The TCIAA head also noted that since the travel feerevision that he had put forward and for which he gotapproval in 2008, no such recommendations have beenmade.

There are two local carriers now serving the T u r k sand Caicos Islands, they are Caicos Express Airways andAir Turks and Caicos. A third carrier Global Airways shutdown operation, because of what the SUN learn was highcost of operating here.

A source noted also that domestic travel is notprofitable either for Air Turks and Caicos, saying that theairline primarily benefits through its FBO, internationalflights and the selling of fuel. The source noted also thatCaicos Express survives because it does regular charterflights and its niche market.

“So there is no money in local aviation, it is a veryexpensive but necessary public service,” the source said.

Domestic airfares will not increase

LOCAL NEWS


THE REGENT PALMS hotel has firedits general manager Monica Newman.

Well-placed sources told TheSUN that Newman, who was with thecompany since 2009, was fired on thespot last week as a result of “somevarious serious matters”.

It is understood that Karen Whitt,who is currently general manager atThe Somerset, however, up to presstime she could not be reached forcomment.

The Regent Palms Turks andCaicos is beautifully situated on 12acres of landscaped gardens on world-famous Grace Bay Beach.

The Palms features 72 one, twoand three-bedroom suites withbalconies and terraces, most withocean views. Marble floors, vaultedceilings with milled crown moldings,wainscoting and custom-mademahogany furnishings lend a luxuryresidential quality.

RegentPalms

managerfired


IF ALL GOES well, in a few monthsresidents of Providenciales could seethe construction of a resort on 303acres of land at North West Point onthat island.

Paul Slattery of HAB Group,told The SUN that things are at avery early stage and could notprovide much information, eventhough expressing optimism aboutthe realization of the project, whichcould be a saving grace for “Yes, weare looking at a resort development.We have three hundred and threeacres up there; we are just looking atmaster-planning it at the moment,and we are just in the process of

doing that. We are looking at variousoptions.

“Apart from that we are in very,very early stages, and there isnothing concrete to give you,basically; as I have said, we are justlooking at master-planning it, to seewhat we can do with that land mass,”Slattery said.

The project, should it gothrough, could signal the start of acomeback for the constructionindustry which many declared ashesto ashes and dust to dust, followingthe collapse of the Americanfinancial industry, as a number oftheir banks were fanciers fordevelopments in the TCI, includingRitz Carlton Molasses Reef resortproject in West Caicos.

Following the collapse of theRitz Carlton development a numberof other projects have fallen through,including the much-toutedmultimillion dollar Dellis CayResort.

The Construction Industry isthe sector that employs the majorityof Turks and Caicos Islanders, andsince its dramatic slow down scoreshave been left out of work and left tofind other means of income, whichmany find extremely difficult to do.

While the airport expansionproject employs almost 90 percentof Turks and Caicos Islander, it is notconsidered a major employmentsource for Belongers, since it isunable to absorb a huge block of theunemployed.

Another resort in the works forNorth West Point


AIR TURK AND Caicos announced thatit will start daily flights from PuertoPlata, Dominican Republic to thepopular Caribbean hub of San Juan,Puerto Rico fromApril 15th, subject toregulatory approvals.

The announcement was made at alavish reception hosted for the airline bythe Dominican Tourism Authorities atthe upscale Hemingway’s Cafe inPuerto Plata on Monday, January 17th,and was attended by the DeputyMinister of Tourism, César José de losSantos, the Chamber of Commerce aswell as representatives from local hoteland tourism organizations.

The airline was represented by itstop executives, Chairman LyndonGardiner, CEODarrell Richardson, VP,Business Development DeborahAharon and VP of Flight StandardsCapt. Harold Williams.

Deputy Minister De los Santosthanked the airline executives forchoosing Puerto Plata as their newgateway to San Juan and assured themthat the initiative would have the fullsupport of the Minister of Tourism Sr.Francisco Javier Garcia and hisMinistry.

President of the Puerto PlataChamber of Commerce Amaurys Pláalso welcomed the company and noted

that with the opening of the new routewould also come new businessopportunities for trading of goods andservices as well as tourism, andreiterated his organization’s support.

Max Iglesias, president of theNorthern Hotel Association, thankedthe executives of Air Turksand Caicosand said that he was pleased that theroute would open up many potentialconnections with other Caribbeanislands, and President of the HotelAssociation for the popular PlayaDorada region Roberto Casoni said thatthe daily flights would offer more

flexibility and convenience that heexpected would result in longer stays byvisitors.

After the welcoming speeches bythe local authorities, Chairman of AirTurks and CaicosLyndon R. Gardinersurprised and delighted the crowd byaddressing them in their native Spanish,explaining the history of the airline,which started with a single pistonaircraft in 1992 as InterIslandAirways.

After changing the name to Air Turksand Caicos to better reflect thiscountry’s identity and national pride,the airline continued to grow and nowhas a fleet of 15 mainly turbine aircraft,ranging in size from 9 to 30 passengers.

He also spoke about the longhistory of friendship and trade betweenthe two countries, recalling the days ofold when folks often sailed from NorthCaicos to the Dominican Republic infishing boats to trade dried conch forproduce and rum.

Gardiner told the crowd to muchapplause that this new route was animportant step in realizing his dream tounite the Caribbean Islands throughmore convenient and expandedconnections that promoted trade andtourism. He expressed his wish that theseparate Caribbean nations would focusmore closely on cooperative marketingfor the benefit of the entire region.

The Air Turks and Caicos flightswould all originate in Providenciales,thereby offering connections betweenTurks and Caicos, Puerto Rico andpoints beyond in the Eastern Caribbean.

Air Turks and Caicos to start flying to Puerto Rico

Air Turk and Caicos announced that it will start daily flights from Puerto Plata, DominicanRepublic to the popular Caribbean hub of San Juan, Puerto Rico from April 15th

LOCAL NEWS

PPrroodduuccttiioonn MMaannaaggeerr WIV Cable TV is seeking a qualified Production Manager for theproduction of news, pre-recorded television shows, live broadcastand productions. Job Responsibilities• Keep talent and production organized and on schedule• Participate in shows’ planning process• Responsible for finalization of show prep sheet• Maintain a weekly calendar• Maintains a computer “bit” file; librarian for bits, production etc• Keeps updated lists of regular callers, guests and experts• Lines up guests for various shows• Serves as liaison with all other department, including legal andrisk management • Responsible for turning ideas into reality, by taking ideas fromthe talent or management and “produce” results• Make talent and guest look good• Direct participants of the show• Be able to edit tape, phone conversations and bits• Be able to pull audio for show, sound bits etc• Produce drop-ins, beds, “best of shows” lift comedy servicematerials etc• Set up remote broadcasts• Supervising the placement and setup of cameras, lightingelements, microphone and props• Produce promos• Assist with writing to enhance scripts, skits, bits and promos• Contributes ideas and content for shows• Shows attention to details• Find inventive ways to do routine things• Possess grace under pressure/able to meet tight deadlines,change and numerous other tasks• Set line up and take to air the network’s program. This includescrafting a rundown and flow of all segments.• The show integrates hard and soft news segments. Must be able

to create transitions in your rundown that incorporate all aspectsof pre-planned segments as well as new news material that mustbe integrated from the overnight.• Work with the news cast to coordinate stories. Provideassignments and feedback to the anchors and writers of the show.• Must be able to interact in the booth coordinating the show andanchor talent in multiple locations.• Coordinate show information with the Station Manager.• Produce fully formed in-studio segments, live remotes, andmultiple packages from location shoots as needed for the show.Possesses rolodex (list of guests/personalities) and has a widerange of contacts on a variety of topics. • Position must be comfortable with, and capable of, producingboth serious and feature material. • Develop contingency plans for breaking stories.• Ability to operate in a fast paced television control roomenvironment.• Maintaining accuracy and details are critical to broadcast • Excellent knowledge of current events, regionally and nationally • Must prepare hosts for assigned segments• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or a related field or therecognized equivalent in work study or self studyMinimum 7-12 years experience in broadcast/cable morningnews/feature format experiencePrevious experience at Management level in news/show productionMust be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid and Final Cut ProExcellent command of written and spoken EnglishProficiency with a PC, strong writing skillsMust be able accommodate an irregular schedule including earlymornings, some weekends and occasional travel Regular, consistent and punctual attendance

Kindly forward your resume, police and three recent references to: Station ManagerWIV Cable TVP. O. Box 679Providenciales, Turks and Caicos IslandsEmail: [email protected] fax us at: 946-4790 NNoo pphhoonnee ccaallllss pplleeaasseeOOnnllyy qquuaalliiffiieedd ccaannddiiddaatteess wwiillll bbee ccoonnttaacctteedd ffoorr iinntteerrvviieeww

The 17th January, 2011 edition of Caribbean News Now!, ran an articleentitled “Turks and Caicos corruption investigations “moving full steamahead”.

The piece provided an update on the Garlick investigation from CEOMark Capes, gave an overview of the economic contraction, and containedthe following paragraph: “Capes went on to report that, during theChristmas holidays, numerous private jet arrivals demonstrated that moniedpeople are still targeting TCI as a primary destination”.

With respect, Mr. Capes has missed the real point: numerous private jetarrivals simply demonstrate the mobility of monied people and the choicesavailable to them.

The fact is that the Government’s incoherent approach to goodgovernance, taxation, immigration and development has created a dangerousvacuum of reliable information and of policy which has neatly played intothe hands of more street wise politicians and their followers.

The uncertainty created by Government’s approach is such thatpotential investors and immigrants posing simple questions such as “Whenwill there be elections?”, “Will taxation be imposed?”, “Can I get a workpermit / residency permit / PRC?” and “What is Government’s position withregard to new development?” cannot receive timely straightforward answers.

While I believe that Mr. Capes would like to attract the occupants of thenumerous private jets to stay here and invest, I (and they) cannot be sure.Until a base level of certainty exists, the private jets to which Mr. Capes referswill continue to arrive and, regrettably, depart.

Why would their occupants chose to stay? Government has providedscant reason for them to be anything other than visitors. It seems plain thatuntil Government can provide cogent policies and a sound investmentplatform upon which potential investors can rely, the private jet arrivals ofwhich Mr. Capes seems most enamored will become increasingly infrequentand leave us with a rueful knowledge of what might have been.

Yours Sincerely,Paul Dempsey

‘Mark Capes missedthe real point’, says

attorney Paul DempseyApplications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill thefollowing position:

Main Duties• Check Production schedule to determine variety and quantity ofgoods bake.• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter followingrecipes.• Roll, cut and shape dough to form rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookiesand related products.• Cut, peel and prepare fruits for pie fillings.• Place dough in pans, molds or on sheets and bake in oven.Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.• Mix icings and other toppings and decorate cakes, pastries andother baked goods.• Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rollingpins and cutting tools.• May develop new recipes.

General Activities• Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments.• Get information from products schedules and recipes.• Handle and move ingredients, tools and cooking pans.• Control mixing processes and oven controls.• Implement products by following recipes or creating new ones.

RequirementsApplicants must have at least 2 years working in a high class bakeryor restaurant making a variety of bread and pastries to a highstandard. Applicants will be required to work early morning hours sohaving personal transportation is a necessity for this position.Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessaryby management. Applicants will be required to work on a full timebasis. Must be able to walk, stand or stoop for the duration of shift (atleast 8 hours). Applicants must be able tounderstand/speak/read/write English proficiently. Applicants must bedetail oriented, must be hardworking and a team player. Work withminimal supervision. Wages for this position is $7.00 hourlycommensurate experience and training.

Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email byJanuary 31, 2011 at [email protected] or by fax 649-946-5191.Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted by email ortelephone to schedule an interview. Belongers preferred.

HAB MANAGEMENT LTD.

BAKER


TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011LOCAL NEWS

Ambergris Cay home owners try to gain air access

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN LOCAL NEWSPage 13

GENERAL MANAGERRequirements:• Seasoned General Manager with 5+ years of experience operating a 5 star, luxury resort in aremote location.• Knowledge of five-diamond requirements and service.• Strong operational expertise in rooms; food & beverage; facilities/systems (includingpreventive maintenance); spa; recreation and other ancillary disciplines• Ability to lead career development by attracting and retaining talented management,encouraging and supporting career development, and driving continuous learning• Ability to implement a highly consistent guest service culture• Experience with gathering/analyzing competitive market intelligence with ability to establishstrategies to penetrate and exceed fair market share• Must have strong financial acumen and be able to drive revenue that impacts results.Duties Include:• Full responsibility for operating success of the resort• Ensuring that the selection, training and ongoing direction for resort staff at all levels is suchthat it maintains high level of job satisfaction, morale and teamwork• Achieve resort financial/budgeting goals and expectations as established in the annual resortbusiness plan for all areas of responsibility, and organize/implement strategic and tactical plansto facilitate this aim• Consistently deliver accurate forecasting projections for areas of responsibility and implementeffective adjustments as required in staffing and other cost drivers to ensure profit integrity• Achieve high levels of quality guest service and satisfaction for resort guests.

Starting Salary 70K/Negotiable - Commensurate with Experience, Education & Training

HOUSEKEEPERDuties Include:• Restock linen and amenities on carts.• Run needed items to guest floors.• Assist the housekeepers as required.

Starting Wages $6.50 - $7.00 per hour/Commensurate with Experience.

GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVEDuties Include:• Assist guests with any requests and field guest complaints, conducting thorough research todevelop the most effective solutions and negotiate results.• Provide property and room orientation for the guest upon arrival.• Communicate with all departments regarding in house VIP’s and any special needs.• Maintain an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any specialevents.• Solicit guest feedback via guest comment cards.

Starting Salary $6.50 per hour plus service charge

ELECTRICIANRequirements:The job requirements of the Maintenance Electrician are to perform tasks using skills inplumbing, electrical, and air conditioning.

The ability to troubleshoot/ install and repair plumbing, fixtures, do electrical repair (switches,outlets, light fixtures) and repair of air conditioning units when required.

Due to the vast responsibility of maintaining buildings and grounds the duties will vary and areonly limited for safety or security reasons.

The Maintenance Electrician will do work requests whether in a written or verbal directive thatinsures the proper operation of the Regent Hotel and for the comfort of the guest.

Salary starting at $7.50 an hour commensurate with qualification and experience

Requirements for all Applicants:• Prior experience in a similar role at a property of similar size and quality.• Hardworking team player with excellent people skills and genuine desire to serve others.• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as required to meet or exceed guestexpectations at all times.• In addition to the performance of the essential functions, employees may be required toperform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solelydetermined by the supervisor.• Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of these positions. Employeeswith irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination ofemployment.

Interested applicants should apply to the Regent Palms, in person, for a first interview Mondaythrough Friday 10AM to 12PM and bring along a recent C.V. Appointments may also be madeby calling the Regent Palms Human Resources department at 946-8666 during businesshours.

IMMEDIATEOPENINGS

The SUN haS been informed that individuals who own homes and land on the troubled Ambergris Cay have been negotiating with British Caribbean Bank in a bid to gain access to the island by air and the use of its amenities such as electricity, water and sewerage.

Property owners were sent into a tailspin when the bank seized operation of the island without notice on Friday, November 12, after the island’s developers faltered on their loan agreement, The SUN was told. The sudden receivership of the Ambergris Cay by British Caribbean Bank, put scores of individuals out of work. Among other things, the self-contained island operated an aviation centre and a full-fledge fire department.

The seizure suddenly halted air services there, reducing access to the island only by boat, and so, homeowners who could gain access via sea would have life difficult, since power, water and sewerage services have been shut down.

DPS Sporting Club is responsible for the development of Ambergris Cay, through a subsidiary company – Ambergris Cay Partnership (ACP). DPS Sporting Club, its website said, develops properties all over the globe, including

Deep Water Cay Club in Grand Bahama and Ford Plantation in Savannah, Georgia, USA.

While DPS and ACP primarily oversaw the development of the islands, the Turks and Caicos Sporting Club was assigned as the management company for the island.

When British Caribbean Bank seized operation of ACP, it also confiscated the assets that belonged to the Turks and Caicos Sporting Club. And while private homes and private land were not seized, home owners there were prevented from gaining access to the amenities.

Employees were busy carrying out their daily routines when a representative from British Caribbean Bank turned up and informed them that operation there would be ceased with immediate effect. Later someone explained to the workers that DPS Sporting Club Development Company, though its subsidiary had defaulted on payments to British Caribbean Bank hence the receivership.

A source noted that weeks leading up to the seizure of the island by the bank, DPS representatives packed up and left the island, without even informing the top brass of ACP.

HIGHWAY SMASH UPThe police were called to the scene of a two motor vehicle accident on Saturday night, January 15, involving a Nissan Xterra SUV and a Ford SE motor car on the westbound lane of the Leeward High in the vicinity of Nell’s Gift Shop in Providenciales.

The occupants of the Exterra were reportedly injured and taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment; however, the driver of the Ford car was not injured. The police are investigating the cause of the accident, but eyewitness said they saw the Exterra flipped three times before landing back on its tires in the middle of the roadway.

The car was seen resting in nearby bushes. A friend of the driver of the SUV said he was due to sell the vehicle that same night. Police could not confirm rumours that the SUV was unlicensed. It was removed and taken to the Providenciales Police Station for further investigations.

LOCAL NEWS


CONTINENTAL TRUST CORPORATION (TCI) LTD. is seeking to employ a qualified seniorTrust & Estate Lawyer to serve as Managing Director of the Company as well as GroupCompliance Officer of the MORRIS, COTTINGHAM Group of Financial ServicesCompanies. The successful applicant must have a Bachelor of Laws Degree, a minimum often (10) years professional experience in and fully versant in all relevant aspects ofinternational Trust Law and practice. The candidate must also be a self-motivated achieverwith good leadership skills and the ability to supervise and communicate effectively.Exposure to and extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering compliance and reportingissues is essential.The successful candidate will report directly to the Directors of the Company and theManaging Director of the MORRIS, COTTINGHAM Group and will be expected to undertakesuch duties and responsibilities, including advising clients on domestic and internationalTrust and Estate Planning matters, assisting in the marketing and promotion of the Group’sprofessional services generally and development of the Group’s Professional Trusteebusiness. A considerable amount of client contact and exposure to a wide variety of offshorefinancial services, as well as challenging ad hoc project and business consultancy workwould be encountered. Overseas, as well as some domestic, travel will from time to time berequired.A three year contract will initially be offered with an imminent to immediate starting date thatmay be extended in satisfactory circumstances. The salary level on commencement will benegotiable

CONTINENTAL TRUST CORPORATION (TCI) LTD. BRIEF PROFILECONTINENTAL TRUST CORPORATION (TCI) LTD. is a Licenced Professional Trustee,based on the Capital Island of Grand Turk, in the Turks and Caicos Islands, that specializesin the provision of professional trustee services to a wide range of private internationalclients. It is also part of the MORRIS, COTTINGHAM Group of financial servicescompanies, in affiliation with a network of associate firms worldwide in all aspects ofinternational financial services.Interested persons must address their application in writing to the following:

The Managing DirectorMorris, CottinghamWilma HouseHibiscus Square, Pond StreetP.O. Box 156Grand TurkTurks and Caicos IslandsE-mail: [email protected] Fax: 649-946-2503

SUITABLY QUALIFIED BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

SENIOR TRUST & ESTATEATTORNEY/COMPLIANCE

OFFICER


THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMEDand award-winning Guyana brewedand bottled Banks Beer is nowavailable in the Turks and CaicosIslands, as the makers of the beverageseek to give the TCI a taste of what theworld has been enjoying since the1800s.The local distributors will be IBOLiquor Stores located along theLeeward Highway andAirport Road inProvidenciales.

Banks DIH Limited, the companywhich produces Banks Beers said itprides itself on quality and standardwhich is maintained in all its products.As a result, in 1979, the beveragecopped top award at the InternationalWine and Spirits Competition when itsrum – XM Liquid Gold (aged for tenyears) won a double gold medal, andalso a bronze.

Between 1993 and 1995 XMLiquid Gold controlled the Coca-Colaaward’s number one position. Also in1995, Banks DIH was awarded abronze medal for producing anexceptionally high quality beer from

the Institute of International Quality inRome.

The company was started in the1840s when Jose Gomes D’Aguiar,founded the rum business. In 1896 thefour sons, Jose Jr., Manoel, Franciscoand John formed the partnership ofD’Aguiar Bros. after the death of theirfather in 1893.

In 1966 D’Aguiar was convertedinto a public company called BanksBros. (DIH) Ltd. In 1969 the companymerged with Banks Breweries Ltd.,into a new company called Banks DIHLtd.

The business is now diversifiedand carries four major divisions –Beverage, Demico, Trisco andCaribanks Shipping.

The products within the beverage

division include Banks Beer, BanksMalta, Banks Milk Stout, GuinnessStout, XM 10 year-old Rum, XM 5year-old Rum, XM Light Gold Rum,BankoWines (red and white), TropicalMist (pure water), 10 flavours ofaerated I-Cee Soft Drinks, Coca-Cola,Sprite, Fanta, Soda Water, Quinne-tonic and D’Aguiar Crème Liqueur.

One of the major forces behind theBanks Beer being distributed in theTurks and Caicos Islands, TerrenceThomas, said in addition to Guyaneseliving here requesting the beverage, alarge block of TC Islanders who tastedit sometime or another were alsoasking for it.

Thomas noted also that the BanksDIH Beverages have been enjoyedacross the world, including Europe and

the US for sometime now, and it was agood feeling that it would now gracethe shores of the Turks and CaicosIslands.

Award-winning Banks Beer nowavailable in TCI

Bank Beer



ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIESInternational – one of the mosteffective and all-round ministries in theTurks and Caicos Islands celebrates 10years in existence this year, notching aplethora of achievements.

The church, located along theLeeward Highway on Providenciales,gave birth on January 14, 2001 underthe aegis of the erudite, dynamic andvibrant Bishop C. Alexander WilliamsIII.

He summed up the organisation’sdecade of ministry as successfullycarrying out the mandate of JesusChrist in feeding the hungry andclothing the naked, in addition tounveiling the gospel and breaking itdown to an understandable andpractical level.

“I would say we have had a stellarperformance over the last ten yearsthrough a broad spectrum of ministriesthat we were able to carry-out and themany lives that we have touched, notjust by preaching on Sunday mornings,but preaching around the world. Wehave been meeting physical needsthroughout the nation and parts of theworld, and so, I thinkAbundant Life, inthe past 10 years, will receive a ‘welldone’mark for the job that it has done,”Bishop Williams said.

According to Bishop Williams, thevision was to create a place wherepeople can be encouraged or motivatedto live the abundant life physically,spiritually, financially and emotionally,which is why the mantra of the churchis taken from John chapter 10, verse 10,which said: I am come that they mayhave life and have it more abundantly.”

“Living the abundant life is notconsisting of money and things, butalso a state of mind and a healthy body,and so, over the years, we have tried todo a number of things, including theDominating Money seminar andentrepreneurship workshops to helppeople to recognize and to understandwhat the abundant life is really allabout. And so, from that particular day(time of inception), that has been ourfocus,” Bishop Williams revealed.

According to him, despite theministry’s success in touching so manylives, at times challenges weredaunting, and obstacles were gigantic,but said the church has always beensuccessful in overcoming the odds.

He said the ministry hasmaintained a ‘my brother’s keeper’attitude, always willing to aid a fallingbrother or sister, not necessarily achurch member, but individuals in thewider community, some of whom wereyet to accept Christ as their personallord and saviour.

“We always to try to come to theaid and rescue of our people and to bethat voice in the wilderness wheneverthey were marginalized or their rightshave been trampled upon. I think thechurch has played a leading role inrepresenting this country and the leastamong our people,” Bishop Williamselaborated.

Through the vision of theAbundant Life Ministries International,in addition to the chapel, a number ofother entities have emerged, such as the

diplomat centre – a complex designedto host international guests, and locatedupstairs the sanctuary building; WholeGospel Christian Academy – aneducational institution which not onlycaters to academics, but also spiritualand moral teachings. That institutioncomprised nursery, primary, junior highand high school, staging its second highschool graduation last year.

Over the past decade, it hasmanaged to promulgate the word of theLord all over the world through its useof the various media entities.

The Sunday services of AbundantLife Ministries International arebroadcast live around the world viaStreaming Faith and Ustream, also vialocal radio. On Sunday afternoons theprogramme, Abundantly Blessed, iswhich is aired on ZNS Television in theBahamas, is viewed also in the Turksand Caicos Islands, South Florida, partsof Jamaica and other CaribbeanCountries particularly in the easternsection.

Through its various ministerialarms, including the woman’s ministry– Daughters of Zion, its youthdepartment and men’s ministry, and itsoutreach ministry, Abundant Life wasable to augment its position on the locallandscape, changing the lives of alldemographic groups.

Each year its outreach ministryvisits Her Majesty’s Prison in GrandTurk to minister not only to theincarcerated, but also theadministration, and also present themwith gifts and toiletries. For the pasteight years Abundant Life MinistriesInternational has been visiting thegeriatric ward at hospital in Grand Turkto present gifts and share with theresidents there.

Additionally, for the past nineyears, it has been staging a seniorcitizens’ banquet, catering mostly toseniors in Provo and North Caicos. It isan anticipated event where seniors arehonoured and served gifts andsumptuous meals, while beingentertained.

Among its international outreachministry is Operation Haiti, where thechurch now runs a feeding programmethere for the needy. The ultimate goal,according to Bishop Williams, is toopen an orphanage in that destituteneighbouring country for abandonedchildren.

In the past Abundant LifeMinistries International had engaged ina number of impromptu internationaloutreach programme, including‘Operation Grand Bahama’ in theaftermath of two storms - Frances andJean. Cash donations were made to theChristian community who hadmembers of their church affected by thenatural disasters.

Back home, Abundant Life playeda leading role in aiding the victims inthe passage of Hurricane Ike, in GrandTurk and South Caicos in 2008. Theministry went as far as adopting one ofthe communities there - West RoadCommunity - by providing buildingmaterials in conjunction with a groupout of the Bahamas and also doling outother necessities to the residents there,such as food and clothing.

The achievements for the past tenyears for that ministry is just the tip ofthe iceberg, as the gear for a number of

other huge projects have already beenselect, the clutch soon to be lifted andthe gas pedal to be floored .

Among the projects is theAbundant Life Estates - affordablehome project to be sprawled on tenacres of land in the North West Pointarea of Providenciales that wouldenable especially its members to realizethe dream of homeownership. Thedrawing for the project has alreadybeen completed, according to BishopWilliams.

Last year the ministry secured a$3.5 million property to construct asupermarket, which, according BishopWilliams is geared to operate in such afashion as to drive down the cost offood on Providenciales.

Paneled in the vision also is arehabilitation centre geared towardscreating a safe place for TCI’s youngmen and women to be rehabilitated andtrained, so as to make them valuablecontributors to the society, workingwith prison and the parole board in thatvein.

The ministry’s vision is also tocreate a school of ministry, with a viewto allow individuals to hone theirChristian ministries skills in that areaof calling right here in the Turks andCaicos Islands.

Life Radio is another project thatAbundant Life Ministries Internationalis now pregnant with and could givebirth real soon.

Bishop Williams who received hisPhD in Theology in 2009 – majoring inPsychology - has been in ministry morethan a decade and a half ago. He firstattended the Barbados Baptist Collegebetween 1994 and 1996, where heobtained an Associate’s Degree inTheology.

Over the past fifteen years, BishopWilliams has graced pulpits acrossNorth America and the Caribbean,proclaiming the gospel of Christ. Hehas rubbed shoulders and shared thepulpit with the likes of Bishop CarlMalone, Donnie McClurkin, VickieWynans, Evangelist Shirley Caesar andGeorge Bloomer.

Bishop Williams declared that inthe coming years the nation and theworld should expect even greater thingsfrom that ministry as it follows in thefootprints and precepts of God.

Abundant Life celebrates10 glorious years of ministry

Bishop C. Alexander Williams III.


Methodist Church stages 199th Annual Conference in TCI

LOCAL NEWS

Vivian Tyson

The MeThodisT ChurCh in the Caribbean and the Americas Bahamas/Turks and Caicos Islands Conference staged its 199 Annual Session in the Turks and Caicos Islands from January 13 to 23.

Reverend Derek Browne, President and Bishop for the Methodist Church in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands said the conference is held every year to deliberate on matters relating to the churches in the Conference.

He said the ministers from the circuit first met in a retreat setting on Thursday, January 13, and then began their ministerial session on Saturday, January 15. The ministers were joined by the lay delegates who came in on Sunday, January 16, to begin the weeklong general session.

He said the delegates were broken down in various committees and the members discussed matters relating to that their respective groups. The committees include Christian Education; Mission and Evangelism; General Education Committee; and Resource and Development.

Rev. Brown said business was done in the day and evangelistic services were done in the nights in various communities including Five Cays and the Bight. A communion service was also held during the conference. Every morning a public devotional exercise was held on the grounds of the Blue Hills Church with a different circuit leading each day.

On Saturday afternoon, January 22, there was a scheduled volleyball match between the ministers of the conference and the young people of the Wesleyan

Methodist Church. According to Rev. Browne, the game was geared at bridging the social

gap between the elders in the church and the young people, saying that it would be one way of establishing same level of interaction between the two groups so as to engender closer future relations between the demographic groups.

One of the highlights of the event was the flag-raising ceremony of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, the media was invited to promulgate the event.

LOCAL NEWSPage 16


Air Turks & Caicos is seeking application for:(1) SECURITY TRAINER

MUST HAVEExcellent leadership skillsExcellent customer service skillsStrong work ethics and team playerExcellent supervisory, organizational andmanagement skillsExcellent computer knowledgeSECURITY OFFICERS(1) HOUSEKEEPER

Position require the following:� Excellent command of the English language ‒reading, writing and speaking.� Good communication skills and team player� Detail oriented & organized individual� Ability to work shifts, early mornings, latenights, weekends and Holidays.� Clean police record� Able to work under pressureBelongers need only apply.Interested person should apply [email protected] or via fax to HR Department649-946-4040.No phone calls please. Qualified candidates willbe contacted for an interview.

The flag-raising ceremony

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011LOCAL NEWS

Scotiabank and CJFE invite entries for Journalism Fellowship at Massey College in Toronto

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN LOCAL NEWSPage 17

J & C InternetCafé

Looking to hire

A CASHIERSalary $5.00 per hourMonday to SaturdayMust speak English &

SpanishContact 341-1021

Scotiabank, together with Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) and Massey College, look forward to welcoming another successful Latin American or Caribbean journalist to take part in the one-year Scotiabank/CJFE Journalism Fellowship at Massey College.

This unique opportunity is a two-semester fellowship hosted by Massey College of the University of Toronto. The contest is open to mid-career journalists from South America, Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico.

“As a multi-national organization, we interact with media around the globe every day and recognize the courage and commitment of international journalists who often face significant risks to bring their stories to the public,” said Wendy Hannam, Executive Vice President, International Banking. “We are honoured to continue supporting the CJFE in their work and proud to bring another Latin American journalist to study in Canada through the Scotiabank/CJFE Fellowship.” “We see this fellowship as one that is essential to helping increase, as Canadians, our knowledge of a huge region that has largely been ignored by North America for too long,” said John Fraser, Master of Massey College. “With our fine collaboration with Scotiabank and CJFE, this can only succeed.”

“In 2009, this Fellowship introduced us to an exceptional journalist, Eric Lemus from El Salvador,” said Annie Game, President of CJFE.

“He was a dynamic representative of journalists in the region who are working in incredibly challenging environments just trying to report the news. We expect that similarly the 2011/12 the new Fellow will further increase our understanding of the situation facing journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

The Scotiabank/CJFE Journalism Fellowship at Massey College will provide a qualified Latin American journalist with a mid-career sabbatical in which s/he will spend eight months at Massey College in Toronto. The successful candidate will audit courses of their choice at the University of Toronto and make connections with the Canadian media, while expanding their work related to a significant issue, with a view to applying this experience to ongoing work upon return to their home country.

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is a Canadian organization founded in 1981 that works to defend and protect the right to free expression in Canada and around the world. CJFE champions the free expression rights of journalists and media workers around the world and is an active participant and builder of the global free

expression community, particularly through its management of the IFEX Clearing House.

Massey College is the only independent residential college solely for graduate students in the University of Toronto. Its architect-designed facilities provide a community for distinguished senior scholars, for elected graduates who are called Junior Fellows and some eminent members of the non-academic world. Since its inception in 1963, the College has also hosted the Journalism Fellowship Program whereby several mid-career journalists are annually offered Fellowships allowing them to take a leave of absence from their work to audit courses of any subject at University of Toronto and to generally broaden their horizons.

Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 70,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With assets above $526 billion (as at October 31, 2010), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS).

Advertise with us today for the best rates Call us @ 649-946-8542

JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011TURKS & CAICOS SUNLOCAL NEWS

Laverne Ingham captures top prize for LIME’s Christmas promotion

LOCAL NEWSPage 18


JOB VACANCIES1) DIVE INSTRUCTORS Looking for SCUBA Diving instructors with experience in theTurks and Caicos Islands dive industry to conduct dive courses, lead dives and snorkeltrips and assist on other eco-adventure activities at Big Blue. Applicants must be acurrent PADI dive instructor and have the skills and personality for sales, reservations,& public relations. Starting salary of $2500 per month. Please drop resume and coverletter to Big Blue at the Leeward Marina between the hours of 8am to 5pm or e-mailto [email protected]. You will be contacted for an interview if successful and thedeadline for applications is 4th Feb 2011. Positions start in Feb andMar 2011.2) MARINE BIOLOGISTS / ECO-TOUR GUIDES

Looking for persons with experience and qualifications in the field of Marine Biologyto join Big Blue’s team of eco-tour guides and dive instructors. Applicants must haveexperience in tropical waters and be able to lead educational kayak, paddleboard,snorkel, scuba diving and sightseeing eco-adventures. Applicants must have a currentfirst aid and CPR certificate and have the personality for sales, public relations andeducation. Starting salary of $2500 per month. Please drop resume and cover letter toBig Blue at the Leeward Marina between the hours of 8am to 5pm or e-mail [email protected]. You will be contacted for an interview if successful and thedeadline for applications is 4th Feb 2011. Positions start in Feb andMar 2011. 2) KITE-BOARDING INSTRUCTOR Looking for a kite-boarding instructor with at least 3 yearsexperience teaching the sport. Applicants must have an additional 2 years experiencekite-boarding and have the patience for long hours working in the sea & sun. Startingsalary $2500 per month. Please drop resume and cover letter to Big Blue at theLeeward Marina between the hours of 8am to 5pm or e-mail to [email protected] deadline for applications is 4th Feb 2011. Position starts Feb 2011.

Big Josh Food Serviceis seeking

3 DOMESTICWORKER1 LABOURERSalary $5 per hour

Please contact 342 6297

LIME TCI gavE the top three winners of the Christmas campaign a surprise to remember. General Manager Drexwell Seymour and Head of Corporate Sales, Delleriece Hall along with the television media greeted each winner who was picked up.

Ms. Yohlean Smith, Mr. Henry Harvey and Ms. Lavern Ingham were delightfully shocked and happiness radiated on the faces of the winners as they were brought back to the LIME office in a police escorted limousine for the announcement of who had won which prize.

At the beginning of the campaign, General Manager, Drexwell Seymour commented: “LIME’s grand prize of

‘Live free for a year’ with $24,000 for mortgage plus groceries and communications is the company’s way of helping in this challenging environment which we live. Other prizes include a Family vacation and an Entertainment pack which will alleviate the burden for some customers and help them start 2011 with a bright outlook.”

The winners received a cool drink in their personalized LIME champagne flutes as they received

flowers and wine. The atmosphere in the office was pulsing with excitement as the winners were seated and the presentation began.

Marketing Manager, Rachel Harvey welcomed everyone and gave a brief overview of the campaign. She said, “LIME is so pleased to be here today to conclude our Christmas promotion on a high note. All three customers won by using the text method of entry into the competition.” Staff members, Angell Gardiner, Darcia Ingham and Joanne Missick participate in the “big reveal” to indicate who had won. Each of them had a t-shirt with the name of one of the winners.

The 3D entertainment package which included a flat screen television, surround sound speakers and 3D glasses was captured by Mr. Henry Harvey. The crowd and the winners were then eagerly anticipating who would be announced next. Ms. Yohlean Smith won the Family vacation and when it was announced that Ms. Lavern Ingham had won the top prize, she was overcome with emotions and she cried.

Ms. Ingham said, “I have never

won anything in my life. Thanks LIME. This will be a great help.” Ms. Yohlean Smith said, “This is wonderful. I am going to be able to relax and enjoy a vacation compliments of LIME and I am so grateful.” Mr. Henry Harvey commented, “I said that I would enter by texting but I had no idea that I would win. I am in shock.”

Someone said at the end of the presentation, “It brought tears to my eyes.”

LIME Turks & Caicos Islands is so proud that everything worked out well for our winners. Laverne will live free for a year; Henry will kick back with his new system and Yohlean will enjoy a relaxing vacation courtesy of LIME.

Laverne is embraced by GM Drexwell Seymour as she is overcome with emotion


By Royal S. Robinson

NOW THAT MORE Than a year haspassed and we have yet to see anysemblance of improvement in our livesowing to the intrusion subjected uponus by the Wetherall administration.Imperatively, it is more than high timethat we begin to expose them for thedictators that they are, andexpeditiously too.

First and foremost, Mark Capes,Wetherall’s eminent CEO has nostanding even under the suspendedparts of our Constitution! TheConstitution provides for the AttorneyGeneral, then Permanent Secretary forFinance - in that order to act during theabsence of the Governor. The DeputyGovernor would have been first in line,but since that post has been suspended,it does not come into play now. Onmany occasions during the Governor’sabsence, Mark Cape has acted, eventhough theAttorney General and/or thePS/Finance were in the country. Thatis certainly illegal under theConstitution, partially suspended ornot. This goes to show that anythingthat Capes did or is doing as ActingGovernor must perforce be illegal. Therecord would show that under hisname, Capes inflicted many atrocities,both known and unknown - that were,and are harmful to Turks and CaicosIslanders!

The InterimAdministration’s othernegative impact relates to the ChiefFinancial Officer, Caroline Gardinerand her Deputy, Stephanie Murrayboth leaving the country on Christmasholidays. In so doing, they effectivelylocked down our Treasury until theyreturned January 4/6. It has been notedthat only cheques Gardiner and herDeputy processed prior to their leavingthese shores could be distributed; andthat no matter how urgent the need itwas to provide companies orindividuals with payment forlegitimate bills, those were not to beaccommodated!

It may not be known fact, but thePS/Finance is the person with overallresponsibility for the Treasury.Therefore, I cannot comprehend bywhat legal authority that Gardiner hadto do what she did! Oh! But I forgot,these people have no respect for ourlaws, our culture and our people! Theonly time that they rely on the law iswhen they want to oppress us further!What that lady did was totallyegregious, and sends a clear messageto all Turks and Caicos Islanders thatshe and her cohorts think of us asnothing more that thieves and robbersand cannot be trusted with the moneythat we have raised without any helpfrom them. This, my people isappalling and condemnable.

I say before and I dare say again:

these people have no clue as to how torun and manage a small growingeconomy such as ours! We have asaying “When thieves fall out,righteous men get their due”!

I was heartened to read of the spatbetween Clive Stanbrook as head ofthe tourism-working group and thefinancial advisors! Stanbrook too hascome to realize that these guys arenovices and don’t mean this countryany good, else they would provide thefinances to prime the pump of oureconomic engine!

The Brits cried that there was notransparency and accountability in ourduly elected government; however Isee the Governor and Capes jet setting,living a lush and posh lifestyle at ourcountry’s expense, yet no one bats aneye, or has anything to say about it.They have yet to highlight one newminor, let alone major developmentproject that they has caused to comehere during their tyrannical reign.

This reminds me of what has nowproved to be prophetic in 2009, whenthe Turks and Caicos hosted theCaribbean Bank Board of Governors’Meeting on Providenciales. In theprocession, the director advised methat as Minister of Finance, theGovernor had to follow me into thehall. To which I said, somewhat in jestat the time: “Get thee behind mesatan!” That is certainly proving to beas close an approximation of hischaracter than I could have imagined!

Next is the feeding of erroneousand misleading information to theMinister responsible for the UKOverseas Territories to say on the floorof the UK Parliament! The informationpresented is without question: false!When and where was this civil unrestthat the Minister was speaking to withreference to Turks and Caicos Islands?These trumped up innuendos muststop; because all that it is doing isputting a bad taste in the mouths ofpotential investors. When the studentsin London protested the hiking oftuition fees, I did not hear civil unrest!When they threw egg or whatever onPrince Charles’ vehicle, I did not hearcivil unrest! One surmises that this toois a racial bias: “protest” for the mostlywhite UK students, however “civilunrest” for the coloured in thecolonies! This Interim Administrationmust stop the double standard andreport the truth for the sake oftransparency! Investors are alreadyskeptical about doing business withyou because there is no clarity ofpolicies and programmes and, theywant to deal with the people’srepresentatives and not some potentatethat has been set up to usurp the rightsof the people!

I keep hearing about this financialpackage that is supposed to be

provided so as to help us out of thiseconomic rut. What I have not heard ison what areas of priority that it wouldbe spent! I just hope against hope thatthey don’t intend to spend the moneyon what they think are priority forthem, and then leave us with the bill topay!

Under the Galmo Williamsadministration, we developed a 90-Day Plan for the economic recovery ofthis country. We clearly spelt out thepriority areas on which the money,once obtained would be spent to jump-start the economy. All you get fromthese guys are cloak and dagger andsmoking mirrors! Let some light shineon what you are doing!All the personsthat had some modicum of goodwillfor you are totally “p-offed” by yourlack of progress and your not tooclearly defined goals. I have said onnumerous occasions that you cannotget away with nebulous notions.Something concrete on which peoplecan hang their hats on must beprovided. The time for idle and at bestidealistic chatter has passed. Thepeople ofAnguilla are now saying thatthey are going to prepare themselvesin the immediate future to sever tiesbecause you have this notion that oneman from “foreign” knows better thanus who have been through the crucibleon the ground here.

Wendall Swann was correct inreading in the Consultative Forum theobligations of the UK Governmentwith respect to us “territory citizens”by signing on to the United NationsCharter; this is going to be theyardstick that your actions will bemeasured against. This notion that youare not going to permit elections untilwe have a balanced budget, is acting asif you are living in a fool’s paradise asI have previously said! Holding aphantom carrot in front of our faces tochase is foolhardy. Restricting us ofour continued growth and prosperitywhile you attempt to right the so-calledwrongs is dangerous and misleadingthe people of our nation; let alonestrangling us for a protracted amountof time is entirely unjust.

We want serious efforts be made in

reforming our electoral and votersystem! That would be the first signthat you are serious about elections.The voters’ list is key to any electionand if that is not sorted out; then theprospects of a real election is very fardown the road. We cannot stomach orcontinence any further erosion of ourdemocracy on the altar of some hairyfairy notion. It is really time to put upor shut up.

This Interim Administration wasushered in on the pretext that youwould fix the system in a jiffy andhand it back to us slickity split. Not so!While in control of our destiny, youhave excluded us from the process offinding a solution and now it is quiteevident to all and sundry that you haveno solution of your own: “TheEmperor has no clothes”! Now theposterior part of his anatomy isshowing. To try and cover up, you areeveryday moving the goal post! Youare not going to dilly dally on our timeand dime any more. The time for yourwasteful spending of our money isover. We are reasonable people andhave educated our youths at noexpense to you and total opposition toyou! But remember, that the voice ofreason only lasts for so long in the faceof obdurate resistance reason. We willpublish your wrongs to the world sothat all and sundry can see theadvantage that you are taking of ourpeople! You must cease and desistfrom such actions!

I was heartened recently bymembers of the public service gettingup off their seats of “do nothingness”to revitalize the Civil ServiceAssociation! This is a body that I havegreat respect for, having the likes ofFloyd Seymour and Derek Taylor, andmyself having been as past Presidents!The only way that the civil servants aregoing to get their rights is if they cometogether as one and provide a unifiedfront, utilizing all of the rules andregulations that have been laid downand at your disposal. Right out of theblock, some expatriate had to attackDr. Rufus Ewing, the new President. Ifyou cannot continence Turks andCaicos Islanders coming forth to leadthese important institutions, thenleave! We can most rightly do withoutyou! And this has nothing to do withsuppressing freedom of speech! If youhave to spill your bile, then leave anddo it. Don’t eat our food and belch inour faces!

This is a NewYear and we are notgoing to let you get away with“murder” as previously obtained! Youare surely, but certainly pushing thewrong buttons and you will get theresponse!

• Royal Robinson is a formerDeputy Premier and Minister ofFinance and Health under the

Progressive National Party (PNP)administration.

New year, new rule

Royal S. Robinson

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011LOCAL NEWSThe Most Amazing Travel

Bargains Ever Offered! Save 50% on over 2000 Hotels in over 1000 cities

You simply present your Hotels Etc. preferred membership card

Hotels Etc. is accepted in 75 countries, including all major cities in the United States, Canada, Mexico

MEMBER BENEFITS • Save 50% off your room rate for one night or your entire stay. • You can stay at these fine Hotels on weekends, weekdays, or all week for 50% off. • Make reservations directly with the Hotel. • Receive discounts on airline services at our member website. • Save up to 25% on car rentals at 19,000 locations. • Amazing discounts on cruises, including Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Hawaii, and Alaska up to 50% off. • Save up to 50% on dining. Valid for your entire family. Cards can also be use locally.

$20.00 OFF SAVE

Expiration Date: 01/31/11

Lifetime Membership Offer $120.00

Select from one of the hotels below and many more

Save on car rentals from services such as: Avis, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, National or Thrifty rent a car

HOTELS ETC. TURKS & CAICOS

649-243-6007 www.hotelsetc.us/9232

We accept most major credit cards

TURKS & CAICOS SUNJANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN

The Lucky winners were: Mr. Henry Harvey, winner of the 3D entertainment package which included a flat screen television,surround-sound speakers and 3D glasses;Ms. Yohlean Smith won the Family vacation and the luckiest of all wasMs. Lavern Ingham,who who cried without shame as her name was announced.

Three persons hadmagic fingers and texted their way to top prizes in LIME’s 2010Christmas promotion. They were each surprised by LIME personnel andmembersof the media who collected them from their home or offices. The Top prize was the chance to “Live Free For One Year’, where the winner received $24,000 to buygroceries, pay their mortgage and communications costs. Runner- up prizes were a family vacation and a 3D entertainment package.

General Manager, Drexwell Seymour and Head of Corporate Sales, Delleriece Hall along with the television media greeted each winner who was picked up.

1

6

12

13

17

20

21

22

18

19

14

15

16

7

8

9

10

11

2

3

4

5

1. Henry in the forefront and Laverne right behind.JPG2. Grand style for the Grand prize winners3. LIME employees welcome the limo with the winners.4. Lavern does an on the spot media interview5. Ms. Yohlean Smith is interviewed.6. Media presence at the event7. The big reveal - Laverne wins top prize8. The picture says it all9. Mr. Henry Harvey exits limo10. Winners' personalized champagne flutes11. LIME ladies Angell, Darcia & Joanne

12. LIME's winner Henry Harvey13. Yohlean Smith14. Several customers joined in the celebrations.JPG15. Yohlen is surprised16. Henry Harvey is also surprised by LIME17. Lavern Ingham wins top prize in LIME's Christmas campaign18. LIME TCI's winners19. LIME's Grand Prize winners20. Mr. Henry Harvey exits limo21. Team LIME with members of the media22. Angell looks on in her reveal shirt for winner

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUNTURKS AND CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH, 2011


Homemade Remedies

TURKS & CAICOS SUN MARCH 5TH - MARCH 12TH, 2010

LOCAL NEWS

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011Page 26

Caring for your skin withHerbal remedies are popular among european and Indian womens from the ancient times. Beauty Recipes are easily prepared at home provides best alternative to costly makeup products. This section of free-makeup-tips.com contains advice for prepration of various skin care utilities in home using things which are totally natural for beautiful glowing face.

If you just look carefully you will find many of the ingredients of these recipes in your kitchen. Some of the important ways to prepare face-pack at home are as below.

Homemade astringent LotionAstringent Lotion is used to check the oily skin's tendency to ooze stickness, because oiliness clogs the pores.Take 2 teaspoons of honey, nutmeg, coriander seed, 4 teaspoons of grated lemon peel, orange flower water, 1 teaspoon of cloves, 8 teaspoon of alcohol, ½ teaspoon benzoin, very little storax and rose water. To make astringent lotion at home mix all the ingredients and make a lotion. Pour this lotion in a large bottle for 24 hours to 48 hours.

Cleansing CreamsCleansing Cream is used to clean the face of makeup and the dust before going to bed. Cleansing Creams is made with a mixture of stearic acid, mineral oil, lanolin, teropenol, tri-ethanomine, propyline, glycol, and perfume. Some famous brands are: gala, lakme, anne french and max-factor.

FaCial masksMasks Application are one of the oldest beautifying treatment. All it needs for a beautiful, glowing, fresh skin is put it on preparation, leave it ten to twenty minutes, the wash off. Egg Mask - Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. This facial mask leaves your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.

FaCial moisturizersMoisturizers provide moisture to the skin. Moisturizers trap moisture below your skin's outer layer and soften skin. Take one slice of water melon, one table spoon of lemon juice and then Squeeze the juice of lemon over the watermelon slice and keep in the fredge for about 15 minutes. Take out the slice and cut it into bits and place it over your face. This will reduce body temperature and moisturizes it.

Dry skin Dry Skin is sensative to the weather and is prone to wrinkles. Protect it against wind, sun and water. The best defense against dry, scaly skin is moisturizer. Dry skin should not be washed with cols water and soap, nor should astringemt lotions be used. Instaed, after cleansing it at night, before bed time, it is better to use a good moisturizer which give it some freshness.

Diet, rich wit minerals and vitamins A,B,C,D should be taken. Before applying lipstick , use a soft piece of towelling material for removing rough bits of chapped skin and rub a piece of raw beetroot gently on them. After applying lipstick add a little vaseline to keep your lips soft and pretty.

Wrinkles remeDy

The effects of aging on the dermal layer are significant. Wrinkles are generally divided into two categories: That is the fine wrinkles, surface lines and deep wrinkles. Use glycerine and egg as a anti-wrinkle lotion. Especially good for wrinkles on the hands and the neck. Take the white of an egg in a bowl and add to it 2 tablespoons of glycerine and 2 tablespoons of rose water. Stir well and then apply this lotion on the wrinkled skin as well as on the neck. Sit still and leave it on for 10-12 minutes and rinse off with cold water.

aCne

Acne spoil the beauty of the face or rather make it ugly. Acne is a condition that must be controlled rather than cured. Lemon Juice for acne cure : Mix equal quantities of lemon juice with rose water. Apply the lotion on the face. Leave it to dry for some time and wash it well using fresh water. This is an excellent remedy which helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.

Take garlic capsules, they boost the immune system and kill the bacteria found in acne. Cucumber leaves or grated pieces. Apply to area for acne cure.

Hey over therePlease forgive me

If I'm coming on too strongHate to stare

But you're winningAnd they're playing my favorite song

So come here'Little closer

Wanna whisper in your earMake it clear

Little questionWanna know just how you feel

If I said my heart was beating loudIf we could escape the crowd somehow

If I said I want your body nowWould you hold it against me

Cause you feel like paradiseAnd I need a vacation tonight

So if I said I want your body nowWould you hold it against me

Hey you might thinkThat I'm crazy

But you know I'm just your typeI might be 'little hazy

But you just cannot deny

There's a spark inbetween usWhen we're dancing on the floorI want moreWanna see itSo I'm asking you tonight

If I said my heart was beating loud

If we could escape the crowd somehow


Cause you feel like paradiseAnd I need a vacation tonightSo if I said I want your body nowWould you hold it against me

[Spoken]If I said I want your bodyWould you hold It against me?

(Yeah) (Uh huh) (Oh)

Gimme something goodDon't wanna wait I want It now (na-na

-now)

Pop It like a hoodAnd show me how you work It out

(Alright)




If we could escape the crowd somehow


Cause you feel like paradiseAnd I need a vacation tonightSo if I said I want your body nowWould you hold it against me


JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN ENTERTAINMENTPage 29

The 10th season of "American Idol"kicked off Wednesday night, but newjudges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopezdidn't quite shake it up as promised.

While theAerosmith front manwasplayful and flirty during two days ofNew Jersey auditions, J.Lo spent mostof the time struggling with two letters,N and O.

As promised, no members of thethree-strong panel - that includesreturning judge Randy Jackson - pulledthe Simon Cowell card.

Instead, Tyler, who was pegged totake his place, could somehow softeneven the most stinging insults, perhapsbecause he doesn't speak as dismissivelyas Cowell.

"Did you eat paint chips as a child?"he asked a burping contestant in a gruffvoice, before adding: "We have a higherstandard here."

While he drummed and squealedalong with the contestants, J.Lo satfirmly in her seat, appearing to take her

new job seriously.Unfortunately, while Tyler mostly

commented on their tunes (with a fewcomments about the women's hotnessthrown in), Lopez seemed to have aneye primarily for assembly-line pop

princesses like her predecessors."You guys are crazy - she's

beautiful, she's only 15 and she's givingus some energy," she said of KenziePalmer, a pretty teenager fromPhiladelphia with a generic voice that

failed to ignite Tyler or Jackson.She and Jackson later subtly

slammed the dress sense of perfectlyattractive, clear front-runner DevynRush, a 20-year-old bluesy singingwaitress from Pennsylvania who worksin Times Square.

"Your voice is the star," Lopez toldher, "so start dressing that way...becausethis business is about image as well."

Lopez appeared to loosen up andstop sneaking looks at the camera sooften as the contest progressed.

Stand-outs included a Jersey Shorenative named Tiffany Rios who worestars on her brassiere;Ashley Sullivan, arabid Britney Spears fan; VictoriaHuggins, a spunky 16-year-old fromNorth Carolina and a Japanese MichaelJackson impersonator namedYoji "Pop"Asano who hated Miley Cyrus.

Ultimately, 51 people were chosenfor Hollywood, including KenziePalmer, 15, one of the youngestcontestants the show has ever seen.

'American Idol' 2011 premiere: Steven Tyler charms,Jennifer Lopez can't say no to singing hopefuls

Judges- Steven Tyler, left, Jennifer Lopez, center, and Randy Jackson.

Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me" sold 411,000 digitalcopies this week, which enables Spears to break TaylorSwift's record for the biggest first-week sales tally for asong by a female solo artist. The old record-holder wasSwift's "Today Was A Fairytale," which sold 325K in itsfirst week a year ago.

This is Spears' biggest one-week digital sales total todate. It surpasses "Womanizer," which sold 303,000 copiesduring Christmas week 2008 (when sales traditionallyspike).

"Hold It Against Me" posted the fourth biggest first-week sales tally in digital history. It trails Flo Rida's "RightRound," which sold 636K in its first week in February2009; the Black Eyed Peas' "Boom Boom Pow," which sold465K in its first week in April 2009; and Eminem, Dr. Dre& 50 Cent's "Crack A Bottle," which sold 418K in its firstweek in February 2009.

"Hold It Against Me" debuts at #1 on this week's Hot100. This is the second time that Spears has opened atopthe chart. She achieved the feat in October 2009 with "3."Spears is only the second artist in the chart's 52-yearhistory to debut at #1 with two or more songs. MariahCarey has debuted at #1 three times. She scored with"Fantasy" in September 1995, "One Sweet Day" (withBoyz II Men) in December 1995 and "Honey" inSeptember 1997.

Spears' achievement is all the more impressive becauseshe has been a star so long. Her first single, "...Baby OneMore Time," reached #1 in January 1999. Most of theartists who have entered the Hot 100 at #1 have beenrelative newcomers (such as the red-hot Ke$ha, who did itin November with "We RWhoWe R").

Only five other artists who have debuted at #1 had beenstars for more than a decade at the time they made thesepowerful debuts. Elton John had been a star for 27 yearswhen he debuted at #1 in 1997 with "Candle In The Wind1997."Michael Jackson had been a star for nearly 26 yearswhen he debuted in the top spot in 1995 with "YouAre NotAlone." Aerosmith had been a top act for 25 years whenthey debuted at #1 in 1998 with "I Don't Want To Miss AThing." Eminem had been a star for nearly 12 years whenhe debuted at #1 last year with "Not Afraid." WhitneyHouston had been on top for 10 years when she debuted inthe top spot in 1995 with "Exhale (Shoop Shoop Song)."

BRITNEY SPEARSTOPS TAYLOR SWIFT IN

ALBUM SALESSoul singer Macy Gray hasasked her fans on Facebookwhether she should cancelplanned concerts in Tel Avivbecause of the "disgusting"way the Israeli governmenttreats Palestinians.

International artists,entertainers and academicsare under increasing pressureto boycott Israel because ofIsraeli actions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

But Gray took theunusual step of askingFacebook followers what todo, in a posting that went up Monday.

"I'm getting a lot of letters from activistsurging/begging me to boycott by NOTperforming in protest of Apartheid against thePalestinians," she wrote.

"What the Israeli government is doing tothe Palestinians is disgusting, but I wanna go.I gotta lotta fans there I don’t want to cancelon and I don’t know how my NOT goingchanges anything.What do you think? Stay orgo?"

After receiving almost 4,000 oftenimpassioned messages in just four days, Grayhas announced via Twitter that she would

indeed sing in TelAviv nextmonth.

"Dear Israel fans. Meand the band will be there in20 days. Can't wait. See youthen. Peace," she wrote in aTweet.

Israelis and Palestinianshave been locked in conflictfor six decades, with U.S.-led initiatives to bring abouta negotiated settlementmaking little head way overthe years.

Palestinians accusedIsrael of operating a de-facto

apartheid system in the occupied West Bank,where they want to establish an independentstate. Israel says Palestinian militants are intenton destroying the Jewish State.

Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, forexample, canceled his planned concerts inIsrael last summer because of what he calledthe "grave and complex" sensitivities.

Earlier this month, French singer VanessaParadis, who is married to actor Johnny Depp,canceled a February 10 concert in Israel. Shesaid it clashed with an important meeting, butthe Israeli media have speculated that is was apolitical decision.

Macy Gray asks fans if sheshould boycott Israel

Soul singer Macy Gray

JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011TURKS & CAICOS SUNFUN & GAMES

—2—

KFWS • MindGymJanuary 17, 2011

—3—

KFWS • MindGymJanuary 17, 2011

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011FUN & GAMES

—13—

King Features Weekly Service

January 17, 2011

—13—


January 17, 2011

—29—

THE LONG JOURNEY HOME

Most key plays made by declarer are arrived at through a progression of logical thoughts. Today’s deal illustrates how this pro-cess works.

1. After West leads the heart seven, South can count seven sure winners — three spades, one diamond, two clubs and a heart. Two addi-tional tricks are therefore needed.

2. If West has the king of diamonds, a simple finesse or two in that suit will yield 11 tricks, so declarer focuses on those hands where East has the king of diamonds.

3. The contract is safe if the opposing hearts are divided 4-4, since in that case the opponents can’t score more than three hearts and a dia-mond. Thus, the only real threat is a 5-3 or 6-2 heart division.

4. In view of the forego-ing, which heart should be played from dummy at trick

one? Highly relevant is the question of who holds the ace.

5. West must have the ace. Assuming he has led his fourth-best heart, East can have only one card higher than the seven. It can’t be the ace, because that would leave West with the J-10-9-7, from which he would have led the jack initially.

6. If the king is played from dummy at trick one, it will therefore win, but the contract eventually will fail after East takes the diamond king and returns a heart through the Q-8. So playing low from dummy must be considered.

7. Nothing can be gained by playing low from dum-my if the first trick is taken with the queen. The contract will still fail if the hearts are divided 5-3 or 6-2 and the diamond finesse loses. Allowing East to hold the first trick must therefore be considered.

8. If the hearts are 5-3 and the diamond finesse loses, three notrump cannot be made against best defense (West simply withholds his ace on the second round of hearts). But if the hearts are divided 6-2, the contract can be made by letting what-ever card East plays win the first trick. In the actual deal, playing low from both hands on the first trick renders the defense helpless, and South winds up with at least nine tricks.

© 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

Axis Sally: The American Voice of Nazi Germanyby Richard Lucas(Casemate Publishers, $29.95)Reviewed by Larry Cox

After more than half a cen-tury, the big question about Mildred Gillars, also known as Axis Sally, is whether she was a genuine traitor or sim-ply a naive American who did what she had to do when she found herself in Nazi Germany following the out-break of World War II.

Born in Portland, Maine, in 1911, Gillars studied dra-ma at Ohio Wesleyan before moving to New York City, where she was able to secure only a few minor roles as a dramatic actress. Deter-mined to change her luck, she went abroad, where she taught English and studied music, eventually settling in Dresden, Germany. After the outbreak of World War II, Gillars began hosting broadcasts for German State Radio. She renounced her citizenship following the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

During one of her broad-casts she described herself as an Irish type, “a real Sally.” The name Axis Sally stuck.

Her programs featured American jazz and swing recordings and a sooth-ing voice she often used to taunt Allied troops about the supposed infidelities of their girlfriends back home, as well as the horrible fates they were likely to meet on the battlefield. During the siege of Berlin, she attempt-ed to escape disguised as a refugee but was captured by U.S. authorities in 1946.

Gillars was indicted in 1948 and found guilty the following year of one count of treason. She was sen-tenced to 10 to 30 years in prison and fined $10,000. Gillars was released in 1961, and completed her degree at Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973. She died in 1988 after a bout with cancer.

Richard Lucas has written the first full-length biogra-phy of Mildred Gillars, and it reveals the mostly untold story of the unfulfilled Broadway showgirl who found international fame as the notorious mouthpiece of the Third Reich in broad-casts aimed at millions of GIs.



January 17, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The week continues to encourage the forming of new personal relationships and the shoring up of those that might be weakening. New contacts also dominate the workaday world.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) While the bold Bovine might want to move quickly to deal with sudden plan changes, it might be best to wait until you can come up with some solid facts behind the unexpected turn of events.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good week to con-sider how you’ll move on matters both personal and professional. In either case, the more you know about them, the more likely it is that you’ll make the right decisions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Although you might find more colleagues ready to support your plans, some of them could ask for changes you don’t approve of. Be ready to defend your position if necessary.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good time for Leos and Leonas to think about opportunities that might be outside your usual interests. You could be sur-prised to find something well worth your consider-ation.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You can turn a troublesome workplace issue to your advantage by prompting that Virgo pen-chant for preciseness to take over where all else has failed. An old friend makes contact.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A friend’s unex-

pected work-related news could be a wake-up call to get you to reassess your position. See if you need to make changes to strengthen your position at this time.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You might want to review a decision to work alone on a project. You might see it as efficient and prudent, but some might see it as unnecessary secretive-ness, even for a Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS (Novem-ber 22 to December 21) Don’t be put off by a luke-warm response to a recent effort. Perhaps you didn’t present a strong enough argument. Rebuild your case with more facts, and try again. Good luck.

CAPRICORN (Decem-ber 22 to January 19) A sur-prise development in the early part of the week could be linked to an ongoing situ-ation. Before you decide to take further action, consider calling for a group discus-sion.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your sen-sitive side helps you work through an emotionally dif-ficult situation with a mini-mum of bruised feelings all around. A welcome change bows in by the week’s end.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) While the week still favors new pursuits, some things from the past also make a claim for your attention. The weekend is open for good times with some of the people closest to you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a wonderful gift for seeing the best in peo-ple.


—21—

• It was American astron-omer, astrophysicist and author Carl Sagan who made the following sage observation: “The fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.”

• If you’re like the average American woman, you will eat 4 to 6 pounds of lipstick during your lifetime.

• You probably won’t be surprised to learn that Alas-ka is the most northern and western state in the Union, but would you believe that it’s also the easternmost state? Yep. Because the state crosses over into the Eastern Hemisphere, it’s technically farther east than Maine.

• In Alabama, lawmakers once thought it necessary to pass a law forbidding the operation of a vehicle while wearing a blindfold.

• Traffic is so bad in Tokyo that for most trips shorter

than 50 minutes, it’s faster to ride a bicycle than it is to drive a car.

• You’re almost certainly familiar with the grouping of stars known in the U.S. as the Big Dipper, made up of the seven brightest stars in the constellation Ursa Major. You might not know, though, that other cultures call it by different names. In India, for example, the stars are known as the Sev-en Sages, and Mongolians call them the Seven Gods. Many in Northern England see a Butcher’s Cleaver rather than a dipper. Scan-dinavians think it looks like King Charles’ Wagon, those in Finland call it the Salm-on Net, and the Dutch have named it the Saucepan.

• A shrimp’s heart is locat-ed in its head.

***Thought for the Day: “If

history repeats itself, and the unexpected always hap-pens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience.” — George Bernard Shaw


By Samantha Weaver


January 17, 2011

—15—

Kin

g Featu

res Week

ly ServiceJanu

ary 17, 2011


—11—

KFW

S • MindG

ymJanuary 17, 2011

—1—

KFW

S • M

indG

ymJan

uary

17, 2

011

Tips to EaseWinter’s Chill

Now that we’re halfway through winter, how are the drafts in your house? For all the winterizing we do in the fall, it sometimes can take a good blast of frigid air to see where the leaks really are.

Use a stick of lighted incense to check for leaks around windows and doors.

Although you can’t caulk outside while the tempera-tures are so low, windows can be caulked on the inside. Then install clear plastic insulating film. If your sill is deep enough, two layers 2 inches apart will give even better coverage against drafts.

Invest in thick thermal drapes. Open them on the sunny side of the house dur-ing the day and close them once the sun goes down. They’ll help keep out heat in the summer, too.

Uncarpeted floors can be chilly, especially if you have small children who run around in bare feet or who play on the floor. If you have wood, laminate or ceramic floors, consider getting a few inexpensive 5-by-8-foot carpets from a big-box store. A dark carpet that collects heat from the sun all day will add warmth

to the house and also pro-vide insulation. They can be rolled up and put under a bed during warm weather.

If you have an attic with insulation, measure how much is there. Get a free energy audit or take a sample to the hardware store and get advice on how much of what kind to put down. (If you get the roll type, remember to ask about whether the foil side goes up or down, depending on what you already have in place.) If you need the blown-in kind of insulation, you’re better off not doing it yourself. Get references from whomever you decide to hire to do the job.

Is cold air coming through your bedroom walls? It’s possible, especially on the north side of your house that never gets the sun. One way to block the cold is to hang a tapestry on the wall behind the head of your bed.

Check unused electri-cal plugs on exterior walls: Do you feel a cold draft on windy days? Invest in those plastic plug covers.

A final note: Change your air filter, even if you did that in the fall.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Week-ly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


—23—

King Features W

eekly ServiceJanuary 17, 2011

—11—

KF

WS • M

ind

Gym

January 17, 2011

—2—

KFWS • MindGym January 17, 2011

FUN & GAMES

Bridget RobinsonSeeking

1 Labourer$5 per hour call 347 8393

ALL documentation related to the privatisationof BTC from 1999 to the present will be tabled inParliament for scrutiny by the public, said Ministerof National Security Tommy Turnquest, leader ofgovernment business.As soon as the terms of the BTC sale agreement

are finalised, Mr Turnquest said the government willrelease all the details and documents related to thesale process from its inception.The government will place the latest agreement

of sale for 51 per cent of BTC to Cable andWirelessCommunication (CWC) in the public domain andallow two weeks before debate is scheduled, said MrTurnquest.Details of the Bluewater deal, negotiated under

the former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)government, also will be revealed, he said.Zhivargo Laing, Minister of State for Finance,

said he could not say whether or not the names of theBluewater owners would be revealed in thedocumentation.Parliament resumes today from its Christmas

recess amid much speculation over the anticipatedagenda. Debate is set to focus on amendments to theBusiness License Act tabled at the close of the lastsession.Until an agreement is reached over the terms of

the sale, the government will not present any BTCdocuments, said Mr Turnquest.While there is already a signed Memorandum of

Understanding, Mr Turnquest said the MoU is adocument, perhaps 10 pages long, to say "we agree tomove in this regard and these are the main tenants."What is presently being finalised is the agreement

of sale, which contains the "fleshed out" details of thesale, he said.

The possibility existed that an agreementwould havematerialised yesterday, but up to press time there was nonews of a deal.Other possible documents forthcoming include a

shareholders' agreement, a voluntary workforcerestructuring plan and a pension feeder trust, according tothe PLP.Regardingdebateon theBTCsale,MrTurnquest said

segments of the media are perpetuating a"misunderstanding"ofcommentsmadebyPrimeMinisterHubert Ingraham.Clarifying thepoint,MrTurnquest said thedocuments

will not be released to any third party prior to them beingtabled in the House of Assembly, and debate on the salewill not happen the same time the documents are tabled.Based on common practice and the "voluminous"

natureof the documents, therewill be at least two weeksbefore the debate is set, he said.

Bahamas government to make BTC documents public


Mara Thompson, the DemocraticLabour Party (DLP) candidate andwidow of late Prime Minister DavidThompson, created history inBarbadian politics on Thursday whenshe was declared the winner of the StJohn by-election, crushing herBarbados Labour Party (BLP) opponentHudson Griffith by a massive 4 613votes to 553.It was the first occasion the widow

of a parliamentarian had replaced herhusband as constituency representativein the House of Assembly.Thompson won all of the 23 boxes

counted with her highest tally (527)coming in the JA2 Polling Stationrepresenting Coach Hill, Pot House andthe surrounding areas. Griffith’s besteffort was reflected in the JB2 stationcovering Mount Tabor, Venture,Sherbourne and Clifton Hall where hetallied 96 votes to Thompson’s 363.Thompson surpassed the

performance of her late husband whogained 4 300 votes in the 2008 generalelection. Griffith’s 553 was far less thanthat of party colleague Tyrone Powerwho received 829 votes in 2008.Griffith’s failure to get at least one-

sixth of the overall 5 166 votes castmeant that he would forfeit his $250election deposit.

An animated crowd, which steadilygrew to about 400, braved the cold windand damp conditions to gather outsidethe counting centre at the school fromabout 7 p.m. Thompson, accompaniedby daughters Misha, Oya and Osa-

Marie, arrived at the school about 10:55p.m. to tumultuous acclaim from thecrowd, many bedecked in yellowapparel.As the results of the various boxes

were announced, sections of the crowdstarted chanting: “She’s royal.”One supporter humorously

demanded a recount, shouting: “Griffithgetting too much votes!”When Harris made his final

announcement it was the signal forrapturous cheers and chants of “Mara,Mara”. The victor emerged from thecounting station, spoke briefly to themedia and then went into the arms ofher adoring supporters, who loudlyacclaimed her as their “queen”.Neither Griffith nor his campaign

manager Deputy Opposition Leader

Dale Marshall was present at TheLodge School. PrimeMinister FreundelStuart, Minister of Finance ChrisSinckler, Minister of Housing MichaelLashley, Minister of Foreign AffairsSenator Maxine McClean, Minister ofTransport and Works John Boyce andSenator Peter Gilkes were among theDLPmembers at the school.A beaming Thompson described

the victory as “fantastic” and thankedthe people of St John for their support.She praised Boyce for the way hemanaged her campaign, as well as forthe support she had received fromPrime Minister Stuart, colleagues andconstituency branch president CleetonCoppin.“I am happy that as of tomorrow I

am the chief servant of the people of St

John,” she said.Stuart said the people of St John

would benefit from Thompson’sresilience and strength of characterwhich she had shown during the by-election campaign in the face of thevilification to which she had beensubjected on the BLP platform.Stuart said Opposition Leader

OwenArthur had suggested that the by-election would have been a referendumon the Government, but that he had “gotit wrong” and it turned out to be a“thunderous rebuff” of the BLP. Hestated it had been a referendum on theOpposition and its conduct in the publicdomain and the BLP had been “foundguilty”.“It was a judgement on the quality

of politics which they brought to thiscampaign and the new depths to whichthey sunk . . . ,” he said.The celebrations meanwhile

continued way into the night withThompson leaving The Lodge Schooland arriving at the Gall Hill CommunityCentre at midnight where a victoryparty was already in full swing.“Thank you, the good people of St

John. I am happy to do this for you, Iam overwhelmed. I love you, let’scelebrate,” Thompson told hundredswho had waited on her arrival.Her entrance there was to the loud

sounds of the Sister Sledge hit songWeAre Family and her exit to the soundsof the Taurus Riley hit She’s Royal –after being crowned with a glisteningtiara.

Former Prime Minister’s wife wins by-election in Barbados

Mara Thompson, wife of former prime minister of Barbados, David Thompson

Bridget RobinsonSeeking

1 Labourer$5 per hour call 347 8393

ALL documentation related to theprivatisation of BTC from 1999 to thepresent will be tabled in Parliament forscrutiny by the public, said Minister ofNational Security Tommy Turnquest,leader of government business.As soon as the terms of the BTC

sale agreement are finalised, MrTurnquest said the government willrelease all the details and documentsrelated to the sale process from itsinception.The government will place the

latest agreement of sale for 51 per centof BTC to Cable and WirelessCommunication (CWC) in the publicdomain and allow two weeks beforedebate is scheduled, saidMr Turnquest.

Details of the Bluewater deal,negotiated under the formerProgressive Liberal Party (PLP)government, also will be revealed, hesaid.Zhivargo Laing, Minister of State

for Finance, said he could not saywhether or not the names of theBluewater owners would be revealed inthe documentation.Parliament resumes today from its

Christmas recess amid muchspeculation over the anticipatedagenda. Debate is set to focus onamendments to the Business LicenseAct tabled at the close of the lastsession.Until an agreement is reached over

the terms of the sale, the governmentwill not present any BTC documents,said Mr Turnquest.While there is already a signed

Memorandum of Understanding, MrTurnquest said the MoU is a document,perhaps 10 pages long, to say "we agreeto move in this regard and these are themain tenants."What is presently being finalised is

the agreement of sale, which contains the"fleshed out" details of the sale, he said.The possibility existed that an

agreement would have materialisedyesterday, but up to press time there wasno news of a deal.Other possible documents

forthcoming include a shareholders'

agreement, a voluntary workforcerestructuring plan and a pension feedertrust, according to the PLP.Regarding debate on the BTC sale,

Mr Turnquest said segments of themedia are perpetuating a"misunderstanding" of comments madeby Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.Clarifying the point, Mr Turnquest

said the documents will not be releasedto any third party prior to them beingtabled in the House of Assembly, anddebate on the sale will not happen thesame time the documents are tabled.Based on common practice and the

"voluminous" nature of the documents,there will be at least two weeks beforethe debate is set, he said.

Bahamas government to make BTC documents public

Construction could begin as early asSeptember 2011 on Phase One of the $100-$150 million real estate project “TheResidences at Columbus Isle”.

Partner of Club Med and owner of Sandand Oceans Investments Limited Jean-MarcDaigle told Guardian Business yesterday thatthe new development will not only reapbenefits for San Salvador’s economy, but willincrease the marketability and transparency ofClub Med on the island.“We just like the competition and to

increase the activity of tourists on the island,”Daigle said. “We have a phase to put around300 new rooms, so it’s twice as much as ClubMed is offering. It’s good for the island, it’sgood for everybody and it’s good for ClubMedtoo.”According to Daigle, Phase One of the

project is valued at nearly $25 million and willfeature construction of 60 condominiums,which will have 1, 2 or 3 bedroom designs. Itwill be located on ClubMed’s Columbus Isle 4Trident Village which will be dispersed over a7.28 hectare area. Prices for the properties willrange from $375,000 to $1 million.He said the reason for the September 2011

start date was to be in line with Club Med’sregular closure during that period, saying that

he wants to use the “same window” as theresort to undergo work.Daigle also mentioned that it will be

sharing charter services with ClubMed as well,which could translate into additionalpassengers coming to the island.The joint project between Sand and Ocean

and Club Med will also provide additionalopportunities for new owners, as they will havethe option of letting Club Med manage theirproperty during their absence, creating a routeto generate revenue. They will also benefitfrom the amenities of Club Med four weeks ayear either at The Residences or anotherproperty affiliated with the resort throughoutthe world.The construction will be managed by Sand

and Ocean and the Boulle School of Paris willbe responsible for the interior and exteriordesign. Daigle didn’t specify the exact amountof jobs that will be created for the project, buthe indicated that a “large amount” of jobs willcome out of the development.Daigle said he is targeting 2012 as a

completion date for the entire project and ishoping that he could maintain the timeline hehas set for it.“Only God knows but we expect to finalize

everything in 2012,” he said. “This is the goal.”

$150million projectslated for the island of San

Salvador in The BahamasWASHINGTON, United States, Monday January 17, 2011 -Jamaica has passed the third review of it's economicperformance under an International Monetary Fund (IMF)Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), enabling the immediatedisbursement of about US$49.3 million.The IMF said that Jamaica’s performance under the

programme has been positive overall. All end-Septemberquantitative performance criteria were met. The ExecutiveBoard approved modifications of certain performancecriteria, including a small relaxation of some fiscal targets toaccommodate spending related to Tropical Storm Nicole andan increase in the floor on net international reserves.Following the approval, Murilo Portugal, Deputy

Managing Director and Acting Chair said: “Overallperformance under the Stand-By Arrangement has beensatisfactory. Signs of recovery have emerged, with net jobcreation for the first time in four quarters, and inflationarypressures remain subdued, allowing an accommodativemonetary policy."He said the authorities’ macroeconomic program

continues to focus on restoring fiscal sustainability andincreasing the economy’s resilience to external shocks."Further progress is necessary on the fiscal and structural

reform agenda. Enhancing competitiveness and the overallinvestment climate is key to boosting potential growth," headded."Full implementation of the fiscal reform agenda will

create fiscal space for contingency buffers and increasedspending on social programmes and growth-enhancingcapital projects."The IMF’s Executive Board approved a 27-month SBA

in an amount equivalent to US$1.27 billion on February 4,2010.The latest disbursement bring the money received so far

under the arrangement to about US$838.2 million.

JAMAICA PASSES THIRDIMF REVIEW


CARIBBEAN NEWS


The Ministry of Health in Jamaica iswarning members of the public againsteating unfit and unopened ackees, sayingits surveillance unit has detected 35 casesof ackee poisoning between December1, 2010 and January 12, 2011.

Ackee is a very popular Jamaicanfruit that should only be picked whenripened and opened naturally on the tree.

If not properly ripened, ackee containshigh levels of hypoglycin which may bepoisonous and can potentially lead todeath if consumed.

Symptoms of ackee poisoninginclude vomiting, stomachcramps/abdominal pain, dizziness,diarrhoea and sweating. If persons areexperiencing these symptoms they

should seek medical attentionimmediately and should have a sweetdrink while on their way to the healthcentre or hospital. Children, especiallythose who are undernourished, are mostat risk.

The ackees should be properlycleaned by removing the seed and thepink or reddish membrane, then washedbefore cooking to prevent possiblepoisoning, especially because of the highlevels of toxins that may be contained inthe unripe fruit.

The water that is used to boil theackee should be discarded immediatelyand should not be ingested or reused forcooking other foods.

According to the ministry of health,all incidents of ackee poisoning havebeen from ackees cooked at home. Therehas been no incident involving tinnedackees.

Health Minister Rudyard Spencer —who has instructed the ministry’sOutbreak Response Team to devisestrategies to strengthen the programme ofpublic education as well as to enhance thecapacity of the surveillance system at theministry’s head office — yesterday saidspecial attention should be paid in

ensuring that only fit and wellopenedackees are used by householders.

“It cannot be said too often thatackee should be allowed to opennaturally and fully on the tree before it ispicked and eaten or sold.They should notbe opened by force, or by using a knifeor any other implement.The water that isused to boil the ackee should bediscarded immediately and should not beingested or reused for cooking otherfoods such as ground provisions andrice,” the minister stressed.

Ackee poisoningcases reported in Jamaica

TurKs AND CAICOs IsLANDsfinancial services Commission

Tender request for Construction services-Interior redesignThe financial services Commission invites proposals from suitably qualified contractors to undertake a remodeling of theCommission’s offices. The brief scope of the works is as described below:• remove existing partitions;• supply of new partitions, fixtures and fittings according to the design specifications;• Installation of new partitions, fixtures, fittings and furniture according to design specifications;• replace existing flooring with new raised surface and installation of carpeting as indicated;• upgrading and improvement of plumbing, electrical and air conditioning systems;• The installation of permanent hurricane shutters;• repainting of finished surfaces and the removal of debris.

Interested parties may pick up a copy of the design drawings and specifications, which will be provided at a cost, between thehours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm Mondays to fridays. Interested parties are required to submit their bids in writing to theCommission at its office at Caribbean Place, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos no later than 2:00 pm february 4, 2011. Latetenders will NOT be considered under any circumstance.

Tenders must be accompanied by the following:i. Valid business licence;ii. Certificate of Good-standing from the Companies registry (for companies) or Business Names registration forpartnerships and individuals;iii. List of personnel who will be involved in the execution of the works and their qualification and or experience;iv. Details of at least two (2) references for which similar works have been carried andv. reference from the bankers of the interested parties.

Tenders should be submitted in ordinary form to include detailed description of the service provider and setting out thetimeframe for carrying out the works. The original and one copy of the Tender proposal should be placed in a sealed envelopeand delivered to the Commission’s office at Caribbean Place. The envelope should be addressed to the Managing Director ofthe Commission and clearly marked “Tender for Construction Works”.

The tender will be opened after the expiry of the deadline by a panel comprising the Managing Director, the financialController and the Office Manager. The Commission does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any other tender.

financial services Commission: 01/2011January 18, 2011

TCA HANDLINGis now accepting applications for the following positions:BAGGAGe HANDLer/AIrCrAfTCLeANers seCurITy AGeNTs

Good command of english LanguageWilling to work shift pattern including weekends and

holidaysClean Police recordValid driver’s license

Baggage handler starting salary $6.50 per hoursecurity Agent $7.50

Cleaners starting salary $10 per aircraftsubmit application along with photograph to:

General Manager TCA HandlingTown Center Mall, Providenciales

Tel: 649 941 5353

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN CARIBBEAN NEWS

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti –Haitiansadjusting to the sudden return of oneexiled ex-president could soon haveanother on their hands.

As former dictator Jean-Claude"Baby Doc" Duvalier held court withallies at an upscale hotel onWednesday, ousted former PresidentJean-Bertrand Aristide sent out a lettersaying he is ready to come back fromsix years of SouthAfrican exile "today,tomorrow, at any time."

"As far as I am concerned, I amready," he wrote in an e-maildistributed by supporters and postedonline. "The purpose is very clear: Tocontribute to serving my Haitian sistersand brothers as a simple citizen in thefield of education."

Aristide was ousted in 2004,leaving Haiti aboard a U.S. plane as asmall group of rebels neared the capital.His return has been a principal demandof his Fanmi Lavalas party, which haslost influence as electoral officialsblocked it from participating inelections including the disputed Nov. 28vote now under challenge — thoughAristide himself has remained a widelypopular figure.

He is two years younger thanDuvalier, the now 59-year-old ex-dictator he spoke against as a RomanCatholic priest in the La Saline slum.Together the men represent the twomain oppositional forces in Haitianpolitics over the last half century: stable,often brutal authoritarianism in favor ofelites against charismatic populism thatopponents said bordered ondemagoguery.

According to Duvalier's confidantsthe two men have never met. Theirmutual presence in Haiti could causelong-simmering tensions to erupt.

Aristide did not endorse a candidatein the current race and has said hewould not seek office if he came back.

Instead he said in the letter, whoseauthenticity was confirmed by Lavalasspokeswoman Maryse Narcisse, hisreturn is necessary to help hiscountrymen and for his medical needsfollowing six eye surgeries in his sixyears of exile.

"The unbearable pain experiencedin the winter must be avoided in orderto reduce any risk of furthercomplications and blindness," he said.South African winter begins in June.

"Let us hope that the Haitian andSouth African governments will enterinto communication in order to makethat happen in the next coming days,"he said.

Narcisse said supporters wereeagerly awaiting his arrival, pending thedelivery of a new Haitian passport.

Brian Concannon, a lawyer whohas representedAristide, says the oustedleader has applied but has never heard

back from his homeland's government.The U.S. State Department reacted

to the letter in a series of posts byspokesman P.J. Crowley on Twitter.

"This is an important period forHaiti. What it needs is calm, notdivisive actions that distract from thetask of forming a new government,"said one.

The other: "We do not doubtPresident Aristide's desire to help thepeople of Haiti. But today Haiti needsto focus on its future, not its past."

Duvalier also applied for a newpassport Wednesday and intends toleave the country when he gets it, aspokesman said, insisting that the once-reviled strongman can neither be forcedto leave his homeland or compelled tostay and face a potential criminal trialon allegations of corruption andhuman-rights abuses.

He had been scheduled to leaveThursday but can't because his passporthas expired, said spokesman YvesGermain Joseph. He stunned thecountry Sunday with his sudden andmysterious return nearly 25 years afterhe was forced into exile by a popularuprising against a regime widelyviewed as brutal and corrupt.

The spokesman said he did notknow how long it would take to get anew passport but that the formerdictator known as "Baby Doc" was inno rush to leave Haiti.

"He is home here. He is a Haitian,"Joseph said. "Nobody can ask Mr.Duvalier or any Haitian to leave hiscountry at any time."

Duvalier may at least change hislodgings, according to his defenseattorney Reynold Georges. He said theformer leader would be leaving theluxurious Hotel Karibe. He said hecouldn't speculate how long the ex-dictator would stay in the country, but itwould take at least two weeks toresolve the legal cases filed againsthim.

"He will have to answer thatquestion himself but for now, we'rehere," Georges said.

Asked if Duvalier had been invitedto Haiti by anyone in the government,the attorney said not to his knowledge."It's his country. He doesn't need aninvitation."

Duvalier assumed power in 1971 atage 19 following the death of hisnotorious father, Francois "Papa Doc"Duvalier. The two leaders presided overone of the darkest chapters in modernHaitian history, a period when a secretpolice force known as the TontonMacoute tortured and killed opponents.The private militia of sunglass-wearing

thugs enforced the dynasty's absolutepower and lived off extortion.

He fell in 1986, followed by yearsof repressive rule by military officerswho continued his style of rule.

Aristide rose to prominence as acritic of those regimes' abuses and waselected in a 1990 landslide, then quicklyousted in a military coup. He wasreturned to power through U.S. militaryforce in 1994 but especially after beingre-elected in 2000 was also accused ofcorruption and abuses.

His former protegee, Rene Preval,was elected two years after his ouster, in2006, largely thanks to the votes ofAristide's supporters. But they nowconsider him a traitor for having failedto return their leader from exile.

With Baby Doc back in Haiti, Aristide calls next

Ex-dictator dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier look out from a balcony at the Hotel Karibein Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Jean-Bertrand Aristide

Washington -- Chinese President HuJintao wrapped up his visit to the U.S.capital Thursday, telling an audience ofAmerican business leaders that Beijingis seeking closer ties and greater trustwith the United States on a range ofareas.

He sought to assuage concerns aboutChina's rising economic and militarypower, declaring that his country "willnever seek hegemony or pursue anexpansionist policy."

The Chinese leader wasunapologetic, however, about Beijing'sposition on politically sensitive questionsrelating to the status ofTibet andTaiwan,calling them a matter of Chineseterritorial integrity and a "core interest."

We are building "a socialist countryunder the rule of law," he asserted. Hesaid relations between Washington andBeijing need to be governed by a beliefin "equality" and "mutual respect."

Hu made his remarks at a luncheonhosted by the National Committee onU.S.-China Relations, the U.S.-ChinaBusiness Council, and several othergroups.

Earlier in the day, Hu traveled toCapitol Hill to meet with congressionalleaders, who used the occasion to raisestrong concerns about Beijing'scommitment to human rights andeconomic issues such as the protectionof intellectual property.

Humetwith SenateMajority LeaderHarry Reid, D-Nevada, and HouseSpeaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, amongothers. Neitherman attendedWednesdaynight's White House state dinner inhonor of the Chinese leader.

Earlier in the week, Reid called Hua "dictator" -- words that were laterrecanted by his spokesman. Reid refusedto answer CNN's Dana Bash when sheasked him what he expected "to

accomplish with a man you called adictator."

Boehner noted that concerns relatingto tensions on the Korean peninsula alsowere raised during Thursday's talks.

We had "a good meeting," Boehnersaid. "I would hope that the dialogue onall of these subjects would continue."

Disagreements over human rights --including China's treatment ofimprisoned Nobel Peace Prize LaureateLiu Xiaobo -- were "raised verystrongly," according to Rep. HowardBerman of California, the top Democraton the House Foreign AffairsCommittee.

"I would not indicate therewas greatengagement ... other than a generalrecognition by the president of Chinathat they have a ways to go," Bermantold reporters.

On Wednesday, Hu met withPresident Barack Obama behind closeddoors at the White House for several

hours as top officials from both countriesworked to address a range of issues tiedto the global economic crisis,international security, the environmentand human rights.

Obama administration officials usedthe president's meeting with Hu tohighlight economic progress between thetwo countries, announcing Beijing'sapproval of $45 billion in new contractsfor U.S. companies to export goods toChina. The contracts will support anestimated 235,000 American jobs,according to theWhite House.

The two leaders acknowledgedcontinuing differences on human rights,but they pledged to keep working onsuch issues in a "frank and candid way,"according to Obama.

Human rights is always a touchysubject in China, as censors in Chinahave made clear during Hu's visit. Thecensors blacked out CNN's newsbroadcast each time human rights was

mentioned. Even when Hu spoke abouthuman rights, it was blacked out.

Censors also blacked the networkout in China whenever a CNN reportmentioned or showed video of Liu.

Footage of anti-China protestersnear the White House was similarlyblacked out.

Hu, who started his three-day trip tothe United States on Tuesday afternoon,was treated to amilitary honor guard andreview at theWhite House -- part of thetraditional pomp and circumstancereserved for visiting leaders of majorpowers.

Obama hailed Hu's visit as a chanceto lay a foundation for the next 30 yearsof Sino-American relations.

"At a time when some doubt thebenefits of cooperation between theUnited States and China, this visit is ... achance to demonstrate a simple truth,"Obama said. "We have an enormousstake in each other's success. In aninterconnected world, in a globaleconomy, nations -- including our own -- will be more prosperous and moresecure when we work together."

Hu declared the relationshipbetween the two powers to be one of"strategic significance and globalinfluence."

Under "new circumstances, and inthe face of new challenges, China andthe United States share broad commoninterests and important commonresponsibilities," he said.

"Our cooperation as partners shouldbe based on mutual respect," he added."China and the United States shouldrespect each other's choice ofdevelopment path and each other's coreinterests."

The formal state dinner for Hu onWednesday evening was the third suchoccasion of Obama's administration.Among the 225 dignitaries who attendedwere former presidents Jimmy Carterand Bill Clinton; former secretaries ofstate Madeleine Albright, GeorgeSchultz and Henry Kissinger; SupremeCourt Justice Stephen Breyer; actorJackie Chan; Washington Gov. ChrisGregoire; and designer Vera Wang.Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang were toprovide entertainment after the dinner.

The last White House state dinnerfor China was in October 1997, whenClinton welcomed President JiangZemin and his wife, WangYeping.

While Hu was at the White House,he joined Obama in a meeting with keybusiness leaders. The list of corporateexecutives taking part in the discussionincluded Lloyd Blankfein of GoldmanSachs, HSBC's John Thornton, Intel'sPaul Otellini, Motorola's Greg Brown,Microsoft's Steve Ballmer, GE's JeffImmelt and Boeing's JimMcNerney.

Hu later met with Secretary of StateHillary Clinton and Vice President JoeBiden at the State Department.

Chinese presidentfaces tough audience in Washington

Chinese President Hu Jintao and U.S. President Barack Obama

TEHRAN - Iran has banned the production ofValentine's Day gifts and any promotion of the daycelebrating romantic love to combat what it sees asa spread of Western culture, Iranian mediareported.

The February 14 celebration named after aChristian saint is not officially banned buthardliners have repeatedly warned about thecorruptive spread of Western values. Under Iran'sIslamic law, unmarried couples are not allowed tomingle.

The printing works owners' union issued aninstruction on the ban, imposed by Iranianauthorities, covering gifts such as cards, boxes withthe symbols of hearts and red roses.

"Honoring foreign celebrations is the spread ofWestern culture," said the union's head, Ali NikouSokhan, ILNA news agency reported. "Our country

has an ancient civilization and various days to honorkindness, love and affection."

Valentine's Day has become increasingly popularamong the Iranian youth and is a money-maker forbusinesses in a country where 70 percent of peopleare under 30 and have no memory of the 1979Islamic revolution which toppled the U.S.-backedShah.

"Printing and producing any products related toValentine's Day, including posters, brochures,advertising cards, boxes with the symbols of hearts,half-hearts, red roses and any activities promoting thisday are banned," read the instruction. "Authorities willtake legal action against those who ignore the ban."

Some nationalists have suggested replacingValentine's Day with "Mehregan," an Iranian festivalcelebrated since the pre-Islamic era. Mehr meansfriendship, affection or love.

Iran bans production of Valentine's Day gifts


JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN WORLD NEWS

In a blanket assault against seven mobfamilies in New York, New Jersey andRhode Island, the F.B.I. and localauthorities began arresting more than100 people on Thursday on chargesincluding murder, racketeering andextortion, people briefed on the arrestssaid.The sweep began before dawn and

the targets ranged from small-time bookmakers and crime-family functionariesto a number of senior mob figures andseveral corrupt union officials,according to several people briefed onthe arrests. Among those arrested orsought, some of the people said, weremore than two dozen made members ofNewYork’s five crime families and thefamilies in New Jersey and NewEngland, along with dozens of theirassociates.Several of of the men arrested, the

people who had been briefed said, werecharged with murders — some datingback to the 1980s and 1990s. Otherswere charged with selections from a fullmenu of mob crimes: racketeering,extortion, loan-sharking and gambling,as well as labor-racketeering crimes intwo sectors that officials say remainunder the mob’s sway: the constructionindustry and the waterfront.The arrests were based on more

than a dozen unrelated indictmentshanded up in federal courts in fourjurisdictions, several of the people said.Taken together, the arrests appeared tobe the largest such sweep of organizedcrime figures ever conducted by federalauthorities.

The charges were expected to beannounced byAttorney General Eric H.Holder Jr. at a news conferenceThursday morning in Brooklyn, wherethe charges against many of defendantswere lodged, the people briefed on thearrests said.Thosewho talked about the case did

so on the condition of anonymitybecause the official announcement hadnot yet been made and because somecourt papers remained sealed. Most ofthe arrests were completed by 8 a.m.—a mammoth undertaking involving theF.B.I. and other law enforcementagencies, along with the United Statesattorneys’ offices in Manhattan,Brooklyn, Newark and Providence, R.I.The cases were also investigated by

the New York Police Department, theNew Jersey State Police, the federal

Drug Enforcement Administration, theUnited States. Labor Department’sOffice of Labor Racketeering, theWaterfront Commission of New YorkHarbor and several other agencies.The decision to announce the arrests

in Brooklyn and Mr. Holder’s plannedpresence at the news conference wouldseem to underscore the importance ofthe case to the Justice Department.The arrests came at a time when

several federal, state and local lawenforcement officials have expressedsome concern about a resurgence oforganized crime’s influence in somequarters after two decades of decline.An impressive string of victories

over the mob began in 1991 with thedefection of the Luchese family’s actingboss, Alphonse D’Arco, who proved tobe a devastating witness. Later that year,

Salvatore Gravano, the Gambino familyunderboss, defected, and his testimonysecured the conviction of John J. Gotti.With the cooperation of those two

men, a trickle of significant defectionsgrew into a torrent, weakening theculture of omertà, the Mafia’s code ofsilence, and thus the foundation oforganized crime itself.The subsequent loosening of the

mob’s grip on several industries andunions led to proclamations about themob’s decline and some refocusing oflaw enforcement resources. Thoseresources directed at organized crimewere further reduced after the 9/11attacks.Prosecutors in Brooklyn and the

F.B.I. nonetheless waged a campaignover the last decade that decimated theBonanno crime family . But the relativehealth of crime families tends to run incycles, with some ascendant and someon the decline.The more-powerful Genovese

family, for example, which has found itsstrength in labor racketeering andconstruction and some more-sophisticated schemes, remainspowerful, as do the Gambino andLuchese families, law enforcementofficials have said. .And in recent years, after the period

of some declining focus, officials andunion monitors say the mob remainsstubbornly entrenched in a number ofmajor construction unions — includinglocals representing carpenters, concreteworkers and operating engineers — aswell as on the waterfront.

FBI and police arrest more than 100 in mob sweep

Federal agents arrested more than 100 suspected mobsters in New York City, New Jersey andNew England in pre-dawn raids on Thursday

GENEVA -- The warmest year on record is athree-way tie: 2010, 2005 and 1998.So says the U.N. weather agency, providing

further evidence Thursday that the planet isslowly but surely heating up.Average temperatures globally last year were

0.95 degrees Fahrenheit (0.53 Celsius) higherthan the 1961-90 mean that is used forcomparison purposes, according to WorldMeteorological Organization.That's a bit lower than what the U.S.

National Climatic Data Center announced earlierthis month, but the World MeterologicalOrganization also uses figures based on datacollected by Britain's Meteorological Office andNASA."The 2010 data confirm the Earth's

significant long-term warming trend," saidMichel Jarraud, WMO's top official. He addedthat the ten warmest years after records began in1854 have all occurred since 1998.The average worldwide temperature for the

20th century was 57.0 degrees Fahrenheit.But rising global temperatures over the last

century are causing climate experts to worry.Most atmospheric scientists attribute the changeto carbon dioxide and gases released into the airby gasoline-burning engines and other industrialprocesses. The gases tend to trap heat in theatmosphere like a greenhouse.The Geneva-based global weather agency

noted that last year's extreme weather - notably

the heat wave in Russia and monsoon floodingin Pakistan - has continued into the new year. Italso cited the heavy floods in Sri Lanka, thePhilippines, Brazil and Australia as examples.The year 2010 also was the wettest on

record, according to the Global HistoricalClimatology Network. But since rain andsnowfall patterns varied greatly around theworld, scientists say more research is needed toestablish a link between the warmertemperatures with the unusual moisture.Land stations, ships, buoys at sea and

satellites are all use to collect temperaturereadings. A "La Nina" condition took effect inthe tropical Pacific Ocean in the last half of2010, marked by below-normal temperatures.Other findings in the WMO's climate report

included:- Arctic sea ice cover in December was the

smallest since records began in 1979, with anaverage monthly extent of 12 million squarekilometers (4.6 million square miles). The icecover is considered a marker of climate changeas global warming tends to be seen first at thepoles.- Recent warming has been especially strong

in Africa, parts of Asia, and parts of the Arcticin Greenland and Canada, the agency said.Significantly cooler weather was registeredmainly toward the end of the year, especially innorthern Europe, parts of Russia and in theeastern United States.

2010 tied for warmest year on record

MIAMI- Burglars snorted the cremated remains ofa man and two dogs in the mistaken belief that theyhad stolen illegal drugs, Florida sheriff's deputiessaid on Wednesday.

The ashes were taken from a woman's home inthe central Florida town of Silver Springs Shoreson December 15. The thieves took an urncontaining the ashes of her father and anothercontainer with the ashes of her two Great Danes,along with electronic equipment and jewelry, theMarion County Sheriff's Office said.

Investigators learned what happened to theashes after they arrested five teens in connectionwith another burglary attempt at a nearby homelast week.

"The suspects mistook the ashes for eithercocaine or heroin. It was soon discovered that thesuspects snorted some of the ashes believing theywere snorting cocaine," the sheriff's report said.

Once they realized their error, the suspectsdiscussed returning the remaining ashes but threwthem in a lake instead because they thought theirfingerprints were on the containers, sheriff'sspokesman Judge Cochran said.

Police divers were trying to recover the ashes.The suspects were jailed on numerous burglary andother charges.

Burglars snortman's ashes, thought

it was cocaine

WORLD NEWS


TUCSON, Arizona- Less than two weeks aftersurviving a bullet through the brain, Rep. GabrielleGiffords stood up and looked out the window of herhospital roomWednesday as she prepares to move toHouston to begin an arduous journey of intensivemental and physical rehabilitation.

Hospital spokeswoman Janet Stark said Giffordswas able to stand on her feet with assistance frommedical staff Wednesday in another significantmilestone in her recovery.

The next step is extensive rehabilitation in whichshe will have to relearn how to think and plan. It'sunclear if she is able to speak or howwell she can see.And while she is moving both arms and legs, it'suncertain howmuch strength she has on her right side.

Her swift transition from an intensive care unit toa rehab center is based on the latest research, whichshows the sooner rehab starts, the better patientsrecover.

Giffords' family hopes to move the Arizonacongresswoman on Friday to TIRR MemorialHermann hospital in Houston, where her husband livesand works as an astronaut. The exact day of the movewill depend on her health.

"I am extremely hopeful at the signs of recoverythat mywife hasmade since the shooting,"MarkKellysaid in a statement released by Giffords' congressionaloffice. The staff at University Medical Center inTucson "has stabilized her to the point of being readyto move to the rehabilitation phase."

Dr. John Holcomb, retired Army colonel and atrauma surgeon at the Houston hospital, praised thecare she received in Tucson and said Giffords would"move quickly toward a tailored and comprehensiverehab plan."

Giffords was shot in the forehead Jan. 8 whilemeeting with constituents outside a grocery store inTucson. She remains in serious condition. Herrecovery has amazed her family and impressed herdoctors, who say she is improving every day.

Over the weekend, Giffords was weaned off theventilator and had her breathing tube replaced with atracheotomy tube in her windpipe. Doctors also

inserted a feeding tube to boost her calorie intake andrepaired her right eye socket, which was damaged bythe bullet.

Since being taken off sedation, Giffords has beenalert and opening her eyes more often. She also startedrigorous physical therapy, dangling her legs over herbedside to exercise her muscles and sitting in a chairfor periods at a time. Kelly told ABC in an interviewthat she gave him a neck rub.

Still, the extent of her injuries and long-termprognosis won't be known for some time.

The gunman shot 18 other people, killing six andwounding 12. All survivors have been released fromhospitals, and doctors say the hospital is now no longerthe best place for Giffords.

"When she's medically stable, there's really noreason to keep her there," where she could getinfections and other complications long known toplague patients with long hospital stays, said Dr. SteveWilliams, rehab chief at Boston Medical Center andthe Boston University School of Medicine.

"Over the last five to 10 years, there has been a bigpush to getting patients rapidly to rehab," because

research shows they recover faster and better the earliertherapy starts, he said.

Giffords will likely be moved to Houston byMedevac jet, Williams said, and there is little risk of abrain injury from flying. Since part of her skull hasbeen removed, there is less pressure on the brain, andthere has been no problem with swelling during herrecovery. During rehab, she will probably wear ahelmet.

Once she arrives in Houston, doctors will do acomplete assessment of what Giffords can and cannotdo, said Dr. Reid Thompson, neurosurgery chief atVanderbilt University in Nashville.

"The rehab is going to be pretty intense for her,both cognitively and physically," because she'll needto recover frontal lobe functions, Thompson said."She's going to have to relearn how to think, plan,organize."

A penetrating brain injury like a bullet woundleaves a specific path of damage. Giffords' wound pathappears to be below the motor cortex, which controlsmovement, but may include an area controlling speech,Williams said.

He is not involved in Giffords' care and based hiscomments on diagrams and reports of her injury thathave been made public so far.

"One of the questions is whether she'll be able tospeak," Williams said. Giffords has a breathing tubenow, and even if this impedes her speech, she mightbe able to mouth words.

"That would be a good indication that she at leastis able to express herself," Williams said.

"The cognitive ability and the speech are the keythings," he said. "We know that she's moving herlimbs. The question is, how strong is she."

Giffords' family considered rehab centers inWashington, NewYork, Chicago andHouston, doctorssaid. The Houston one "has a national reputation fortreating serious penetrating brain injuries and is also ina community where I have family and a strong supportnetwork," Kelly's statement said.

He is scheduled to command NASA's last spaceshuttle flight inApril, but that's uncertain now.

Giffords able to stand up as she readies for rehab

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

NEW YORK- More than twodecades ago, a newborn sick withfever was snatched from a New YorkCity hospital, her frantic motherreturning to the emergency room tofind an empty crib. On Wednesday,police said the baby — now a woman— has been found.

Carlina White was just 19 daysold when she disappeared fromHarlem Hospital on Aug. 4, 1987.Police searched for her kidnappersbut never found enough evidence tocharge any suspects. Her mother, JoyWhite, always had a feeling that herbaby was alive, her family said.

On Jan. 4, a woman known asNejdra Nance, who was raised inBridgeport, Conn., and now lives inAtlanta, contacted White, sendingalong baby photos that looked nearlyidentical to shots of Carlina postedon a missing children's website.Nance told White she thought shemay be her daughter.

"She said she just had a feeling,she felt different from the peopleraising her," said Nance's maternalgrandmother, Elizabeth White, 71.

"She searched, and then she foundJoy."

Joy White contacted the NewYork Police Department to see if itcould help investigate whether thewoman was really Carlina White.

"It sounded legitimate andcredible, so I had missing personsreach out to her," said Detective

Martin Brown, who fielded the call.DNA tests performed on Joy White,her ex-husband, Carl Tyson, and 23-year-old Nance matched, police said.Nejdra Nance was Carlina White.

As part of their investigation,police are talking to retireddetectives who handled the caseyears ago. Because she was so young

when she was kidnapped, it'simpossible for Nance to know if shehas lived with the same family theentire time.

Nance was on her way back toNew York from Atlanta onWednesday, said Elizabeth White,and Joy White was en route to theairport to meet her. But they alreadyreunited once recently, when Nancecame to New York with her 5-year-old daughter, Samani.

"It was wonderful, she didn'teven seem like a stranger, she just fitright in," Elizabeth White said. "Weall went up there, we had dinnertogether, her aunts were there. Shebrought her beautiful daughter. Itwas magic."

Elizabeth White said she didn'task Nance too many questions abouthow she grew up or how she knewshe was not a member of the familywith whom she lived. She didn't wantto push Nance too much.

"That will all come," ElizabethWhite said of the history. "What'simportant now is our baby girl ishome. She's home."

More than 20 years later missing NY baby is found

A missing person no more ... searching online, Carlina White found the photo of the baby girltaken from Harlem in 1987.

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN WORLD NEWS

DUBLIN --Irish Prime Minister Brian CowenThursday named March 11 as the date for thecountry's general election and, in theintervening weeks, will re-assign recentlyvacated ministerial posts to existing ministers.

Opposition parties and Cowen's juniorcoalition partner, the Green Party, expressedtheir surprise and unhappiness after a wave ofresignations late Wednesday by governmentministers who are not standing in the election.

Cowen told a rowdy and packedparliament that the government has tried tostabilize the economy. "I understand thatpeople are suffering and experiencingimmense hardship because of this recession,"he said. "I deeply regret that."

Irish President Mary McAleese Thursdayaccepted the resignations of Health MinisterMary Harney, Justice Minister DermotAhern,Transport Minister Noel Dempsey andDefense Minister Tony Killeen, and Ministerfor Enterprise, Trade and Innovation BattO'Keefe.

Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martinhad already tendered his resignation earlierthis week, which was accepted by thepresident, after an unsuccessful challenge toCowen's leadership of the ruling Fianna Failparty.

Enda Kenny, leader of the opposition FineGael party, said: "These are the last days of theworst days in the history of the state. What ishappening with a government that is imploded,that has disintegrated and has let our countrydown?"

SEOUL, South Korea - South Koreasaid Thursday it accepted a NorthKorean proposal to hold high-leveldefense talks a day after the leaders ofthe U.S. and China called for bettercommunication between the twoKoreas.

The talks could prove significant ifSeoul and Pyongyang can put asidemilitary and political tensions thatsoared to their worst level in years in2010 and lay the groundwork for aresumption of long-stalled internationalnegotiations on ending North Korea'snuclear programs. Lower-level defensetalks last year foundered over the issueof the sinking of a South Korean navalship in disputed waters.

The agenda this time should includeNorth Korean assurances that it will take"responsible measures" over the ship

sinking and another deadly incident lastyear and not provoke further tensions,said Lee Jong-joo, a spokeswoman forSouth Korea's Unification Ministry,which is in charge of inter-Koreanaffairs.

North Korea launched artillery at aSouth Korean island in November in anattack that killed four people. It denies,however, attacking the navy ship thatsank in March, killing 46 sailors.

Inter-Korean relations have beencomplicated by a power transition underway in the North, where leader KimJong Il is believed to be grooming hisyoungest son Kim Jong Un to succeedhim. Some analysts say the ship sinkingand the artillery attack were carried outto display the younger Kim's mettle toNorth Korea's military and bolster hislegitimacy as the next leader.

The UnificationMinistry's Lee saidNorth Korea had proposed talks earlierThursday to ease tensions and "expressopinions" about the two incidents. SouthKorea's DefenseMinistry said the Northsuggested talks at the level of minister.

The ministry said it would suggestpreliminary meetings to discuss thetiming and other details of the talks.

South Korea will also proposeseparate talks with North Korea to verifyits commitment towarddenuclearization, Lee said.

North Korea's state news agencywas silent on the proposed defense talks.

South Korea had rejected earlierNorth Korean calls for unconditionaldialogue as insincere. South Korea hasalso called for an apology from theNorth.

"North Koreamaymake gestures in

the talks that can be accepted by SouthKorea," said Jeon Kyong-mann, ananalyst at the state-run Korea Institutefor DefenseAnalyses in Seoul.

The two countries' defense chiefslast met in Pyongyang in November2007, a month after the second summitbetween the leaders of their countries.

Seoul, Washington and Japan havepressed the North to prove it is seriousabout giving up its atomic ambitionsbefore they will allow a new round ofaid-for-disarmament talks.

North Korea has expressed a desireto restart the nuclear talks it quit in early2009. The talks involve the two Koreas,Japan, the United States, China andRussia.

North Korea conducted two nucleartests in recent years and is believed tohave produced enough weaponizedplutonium for at least half a dozenbombs.

The North also unveiled inNovember a uranium enrichmentfacility that could give it a secondway tomake atomic bombs.

South Korea accepts NorthKorean proposal for defense talks

Irish PrimeMinister Sets

GeneralElection For

March 11

Tunisian police fired shots into the air on Thursday totry to disperse hundreds of protesters demanding thatministers associated with the rule of ousted presidentZine al-Abidine Ben Ali leave the government.

The protesters, who gathered outside the Tunisheadquarters of the RCD, Tunisia's ruling party forseveral decades, refused to move back when policefired shots from behind a metal fence.

For the first time since the fall of BenAli last week,there were also protests in other towns across Tunisia.

The protesters on Mohamed V Avenue near thecenter of Tunis, chanted: "After Ben Ali and his wife,we want to bring down his thieves!" They also burnedthe logo of the party and carried banners saying:"Government out!"

One of the protesters, who gave his name asAymen,said: "We are here, we are not going to move until theRCD falls. We will come every hour and every day."

At the RCD headquarters, workmenwere removingthe large plaque from the outside of the building bearingthe party's name, a Reuters reporter said.

A mustachioed military officer whose unit wasguarding the building told the crowd: "Translate this asyou wish: the RCD is going away."

The protesters responded with rapturous applauseand began embracing members of the security forces. Itwas not clear if the officer had meant the RCD wassimply leaving the headquarters building or that it wasrelinquishing power.

BenAli fled to SaudiArabia on Friday after weeksof violent unrest spurred by anger over poverty,unemployment and repression. The popular revolt wasseen as sending shockwaves through autocraticgovernments across the Arab world.

The central committee of Ben Ali's RCD powerbase has been dissolved, state television reported. It saidthe decision was taken as many committee members,who were also government ministers, had quit the partyunder opposition pressure. The party itself will continueto operate, the report said.

The ministers in the interim government resignedfrom the RCD party in a bid to restore credibility afterfour opposition ministers quit the cabinet, sayingministers belonging to the RCD party must go.

In a new blow to the government, a junior ministerstepped down on Thursday, the official news agencysaid.

"I am stepping down for the higher interests of thecountry in this delicate situation to try to bring thecountry out of crisis and ensure a democratictransition," Zouheir M'Dhaffar, Minister of State in thePrime Minister's office, was quoted as saying by theofficial TAP news agency.

The prime minister and caretaker president left theRCD party this week, but protesters in Tunis and othercities kept up pressure on Thursday for a governmentfree of ties with BenAli and the old guard.

Police fireshots to dispersenew Tunis protest

A soldier pushes back a protester as shots are fired in the air in front of the headquarters of the Constitutional Democratic Rally (RCD)party of ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali

President Barack Obama is getting abump in his approval ratings from animproving economy but Americanswant him to focus on reducing debt andspending, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed.

The poll found reasons foroptimism for Obama as he searches forareas of compromise with newlyemboldened Republicans this year andlays the groundwork for his 2012 re-election bid.

Obama's job approval rating wentup to 50 percent from 45 percent inDecember, the first time Obama hasachieved 50 percent approval in thispoll since last June.

Still, many Americans still do notapprove of his job performance -- 47percent disapproved of him in this poll,compared to 46 percent in December.

With the economy showing signsof picking up its pace of growth, moreAmericans are likely to say the countryis on the right track -- 36 percent in

January, up from 29 percent inDecember. But 59 percent ofAmericansstill said the country is on the wrongtrack.

"As the economy gets better, sodoes the administration," said Ipsos

pollster Cliff Young. "Looking to 2011,he's going to have more credibilityamong voters. It suggests that pushinghis agenda, while difficult, is not goingto be impossible."

Obama had a good month inDecember as Congress approved keybills he supported, like an extension ofBush-era tax cuts, the START nucleartreaty with Russia and an end to a banon gays serving openly in the military.

The survey was conducted January7-10 and did not cover the unfoldingevents in Tucson, Arizona, where U.S.Representative Gabrielle Giffords wasshot in the head and six people werekilled in a gunman's rampage onSaturday.

Independent voters who abandonedDemocrats in November 2 elections andwho Obama will need to win a secondterm in 2012 are willing to take asecond look. In this poll, independentsbacked him 50 percent to 45 percent.

Most of the gains came from hisfellow Democrats, 77 percent of whomapproved of him, evidence that he isbolstering his position within his coreconstituency.

There was plenty in the poll to buoythe hopes of Republicans in their driveto cut the $1.3 trillion U.S. budgetdeficit and overall debt of $14 trillion.

The United States may reach itslegal limit on borrowing by March 31,potentially creating a crisis scenariounless Congress acts to raise the debtlimit.

But the poll found 71 percent ofAmericans oppose raising the debtceiling. ManyAmericans are willing tocut spending in areas including thedefense budget and foreign aid.

"People are saying, 'Listen, enoughis enough,'" Young said. But as in allbudgetary debates, the devil is in thedetails. Americans said hands-off someof their sacred cow programs.

Obama approval rises as economy improves

President Barack Obama


Global aircraft manufacturers, Boeingreceived final approval on Wednesday fromthe Chinese Government confirming a $19billion aircraft agreement. The contractinvolves a delivery of 200 aircraftcomprising of 737s and 777s over a periodof three years (2011-2013). The agreementwith the Chinese government was part of atrade deal which took place amid an officialvisit by Chinese President Hu Jintao to theUS. During the state meet, Jintao announcedthat the Chinese government would invest atotal of $45 billion in US products andservices.

"We value China's support for ourproducts and its confidence in Boeing. Withthe outstanding support provided by theUnited States Government, this deal is a win-win for the Boeing-China partnership, whichis approaching its 40th anniversary," said JimAlbaugh, president and CEO, BoeingCommercial Airplanes in a statement.

Currently, Boeing jets are a mainstay inChina's air travel and cargo system,representing over 50 percent of allcommercial jetliners operating in the country.

The new deal with China is stipulated tohave a positive impact on US economyaffecting over 100,000 jobs including thoseat Boeing and with its thousands of suppliersthroughout the country.

China confirms$19 billionagreementwith Boeing

SAN FRANCISCO – EricSchmidt, a technology veteranbrought in as Google Inc.'s "adultsupervision" a decade ago, isrelinquishing the CEO job toLarry Page, one of the prodigieswho co-founded the companybehind the Internet's dominantgateway.

The surprise shake-upannounced Thursday January20th, appears to be driven bySchmidt's desire to assume moreof a behind-the-scenes role asmuch as Page's personal ambition.

"Day-to-day adult supervisionno longer needed!" Schmidt wroteon his Twitter account momentsafter Google dropped thebombshell that upstaged itsfourth-quarter earnings. Schmidt, 55, will still beavailable to advise Page, 37, and Google's other 37-year-old founder, Sergey Brin, as the company'sexecutive chairman.

Under the new pecking order effective April 4,Page will reclaim the CEO job that he held for threeyears before Google's investors insisted that a moremature leader be brought aboard.

That led to the 2001 hiring of Schmidt, aprofessorial engineer who had previously held topexecutive jobs at Sun Microsystems Inc. and NovellInc. After initially resisting Google's overtures,Schmidt bonded with Page and Brin to form a braintrust that proceeded to build the Internet's mostpowerful company.

Google now boasts a market value of more than$200 billion, a success story that has minted Page, Brinand Schmidt among the world's wealthiest individuals.All three are billionaires.

The management reshuffling appears to beamicable. Both Page and Schmidt had high praise for

each other during a Thursdayconference call with analysts, withSchmidt describing Google's co-founders as his "best friends."

"I believe Larry is ready" to beCEO, Schmidt said during the call."It's time for him to have a shot atrunning this."

Schmidt also may have beengrowing weary of all the scrutinythat comes with running one ofworld's most scrutinized companies.

In his new role, Schmidtindicated he will focus on meetingwith Google's business partners andgovernment regulators who havebeen taking a harder look at whetherGoogle has been abusing itsdominance in Internet search tothwart competition.

Brin intend to concentrate on a few high-priorityproducts. Although Brin wouldn't discuss what he isworking on, one of his pet projects is believed to bethe development of social media tools to counter alooming threat posed by Facebook's increasingpopularity. Facebook is selling more Internet ads andcollecting an immense amount of information about itsnearly 600 million users within the confines of a socialnetwork that Google hasn't been able to crack.

Facebook still has a long way to go to catchGoogle, as demonstrated by the way Google crankedup its Internet marketing machine during the holidayshopping season.

Google earned $2.5 billion, or $7.81 per share,during the final three months of 2010. That's a 29percent increase from net income of $2 billion, or$6.13 per share, in the prior year.

Google shares rose $12.23, or nearly 2 percent, to$639 in extended trading after Thursday'sannouncements. In the regular session earlier, the stockfell $4.98, or 0.8 percent, to close at $626.77.

Google co-founder Larry Pageto replace Eric Schmidt as CEO

Larry Page

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Morgan Stanley's fourth-quartershareholder profit surged 60 percent asrising fees from retail brokeragehelped offset the weak fixed-incometrading results that have marredearnings across Wall Street.The second-largest U.S.

investment bank said fourth-quartershareholder profit was $600 million, or41 cents a share, compared with $376million, or 29 cents a share, a yearearlier.Adjusted earnings were 26 cents a

share, below analysts' average forecastof 35 cents, according to ThomsonReuters I/B/E/S.Revenue was $7.81 billion,

topping the average forecast of $7.35billion.Adjusted profit fell well short of

analysts' average forecast, but revenue

exceeded expectations, and the bank'sshares rose 2.3 percent to $28.38 inearly trading.The results, while mixed, indicate

Morgan Stanley's strategy ofdiversifying its businesses to reducereliance on traditional investmentbanking operations may be paying off.Revenue from asset management

jumped 68 percent, and from retailbrokerage rose 7 percent. Thecompany has focused on improvingrevenue in these two areas even asrival Goldman Sachs Group Inc hasfocused more on traditional investmentbanking."(Morgan Stanley is) starting to

look a little clever with these morestable revenue businesses," saidAdrianCronje, chief investment officer atAtlanta-based Balentine, a wealth

management firm.Still, excluding gains from the sale

of its investment in China InternationalCapital Corp, Morgan Stanley'searnings missed analysts' expectations."The Morgan Stanley results are a

mixed bag. There's some good news,but trading revenue is down. That'sbeen a problem across Wall Street,"said David Carter, chief investmentofficer at Lenox Advisors in NewYork.Morgan Stanley suffered from the

same trading malaise that hitJPMorgan Chase & Co, GoldmanSachs Group Inc and Citigroup Inc.Morgan Stanley's trading revenue fell38 percent, and it lost money in fixed-income trading."This market was a tough market,"

Ruth Porat, chief financial officer, told

Reuters in an interview.The bank is still trying to boost its

fixed-income trading business, whichis small compared to many of its rivals.The bank earlier this month said JackDiMaio, global head of interest-rate,currency and commodity trading, wasleaving, and that chief risk officerKenneth deRegt was becoming globalhead of fixed income sales and trading.Morgan Stanley hopes trading

volumes will improve as the globaleconomy improves, and hopes it canboost market share, Porat said.Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, the

bank's retail brokerage joint venturewith Citigroup, generated income forMorgan Stanley of $166 million, upfrom $29 million a year earlier.Morgan Stanley holds a 51 percentstake in the joint venture.

Morgan Stanley profit jumps; Smith Barney pays off

JUDY STUBBSSEEKS

2 LABOURERSMust be hardworking and reliableInterested persons should contact

243-3559

by Environmental ArtsFlowersApplicant must have the following skills and experience:- knowledge of POS- experience managing inventory and stock- experience in merchandising- must speak fluent English and have an excellent telephonemanner- must have own vehicle and a drivers’ licence- floral experience- willing to work flexible hours to including evenings and holidays- Remuneration of $8 per hour

Interested candidates should contact Louise at 941-5621or submit an application to Flowers by Environmental Arts.

IS SEEKING A RETAIL SUPERVISOR

ProVo FooD FAirSEEKS

1 DomESticWorKErSalary $5.00 per hour

interested person should contact 941-5688


Now cleared of fitness concerns,Ramnaresh Sarwan has been recalledwhile underachievers Devon Smith andRavi Rampaul are surprise inclusionsin the West Indies’ World Cup cricketsquad.

But there is no room for theBarbadian pair of Tino Best and RyanHinds in the 15-member squadannounced yesterday for theprestigious 50 over-an-innings globaltournament to be jointly held in India,Sri Lanka and Bangladesh fromFebruary 19 to April 2.

Neither has Trinidadian LendlSimmons nor Jamaicans MarlonSamuels and Jerome Taylor, who hadnot been named in the provisional 30-man list, but are now playing andperforming in the Caribbean Twenty20,been selected.

In explaining the reason whyformer captain Sarwan, who wasexcluded from recent West Indiesteams and not given a retainer contractbecause of fitness and attitudinalissues, has been selected, chairman ofselectors Clyde Butts told reporters atKensington Oval yesterday during aPress conference, that he hadpersonally seen him train in Guyanaand recognised improvements in hisoverall fitness and body structure.

Butts also noted there had been areport from the Guyana team’s trainerabout the training Sarwan had beendoing over the past five to six months,while he has played in the regionalTwenty20 and 50-over competitions aswell as the Champions League T20.

“As we have said before, he wascoming back into cricket and he didn’t

play as much cricket as we would’veliked.

He was getting injured more timesthan not so we have looked at him sincethen,” Butts said.

“We think, right now, he hasplayed injury-free as well and he looksfit. We are satisfied that he is fit andthat he can play cricket for us over aperiod of time without being injured,”Butts added, but acknowledged thatinjuries did happen.

He, however revealed that theWestIndies Cricket Board (WICB) wasunable to conduct its own fitness teston Sarwan, who has hit four centurieswhile amassing 5 098 runs in 156 ODIsat an average of 43.94.

The team, which will be led by St

Lucian allrounder Darren Sammy, alsoincludes rookie 22-year-old Jamaicanfast bowler Andre Russell, the onlyplayer in the squad who is yet to play aOne-Day International, while CarltonBaugh, whose last ODI was in 2008,gets the wicketkeeper’s position.

Also selected are sacked formerskipper Chris Gayle, and Trinidadianallrounders Dwayne Bravo and KieronPollard, who all refused contractsoffered by the West Indies CricketBoard for the 2011 season.

The trio is currently “DownUnder” playing in the Australian BigBash Twenty20 Tournament butparticipated in the last regional 50-overone-day tournament in Jamaica,qualifying for selection.

“The selection committeedeliberated extensively over theselection of this most important WorldCup squad and while choosing someplayers was straightforward we believethat we have come up with a good mixof players who will be able to do wellin the Asian conditions," Butts furtherpointed out.

“We have some of the mostexperienced ODI cricketers on theinternational stage along with theeffervescence and freshness of somequality young players who we areconfident can not only contribute to theteam but win matches,” he added.

Big-hitting Pollard, 23, only hasone 50 in 30 ODI at an average of19.92while the 29-year-old Smith, whoaccording to Butts had been scoringruns with the “A” Team, averages24.32 in 32 ODIs with three half-centuries and has a strike rate of 69.63.

Rampaul, 26, has taken49 wicketsin 50 ODIs at 34.14 with an economyrate of 5.04 runs an over. He took threewickets at an expensive 65.66 runsapiece in his last four ODIs againstSouth Africa in the West Indies’ lastOne-Day series.

Two specialist left-arm spinner,Sulieman Benn and Nikita Miller, arein the team, and according to Butts,they will get support from theexperienced Gayle, whose accurate off-spin has served theWindies well in thepast.

With Best, who was the mostimpressive fast bowler in the one-daytournament in Jamaica, named as oneof the three reserves, along withAntiguan wicketkeeper Devon Thomasand Barbadian batsman Kirk Edwards,Kemar Roach and Ravi Rampaul willlead the pace attack.

They will be backed up by theseam bowling of Sammy, DwayneBravo and Russell.

Prior to the World Cup, the WestIndies will return to Sri Lanka to playthree ODIs, which had to berescheduled after the one-day leg of thetour there late last year, was deferreddue to torrential rain.

Butts said a vice-captain for theside would be named at a later date.

WORLD CUP SQUAD: DarrenSammy (captain), Chris Gayle,Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, KieronPollard, Ramnaresh Sarwan, DevonSmith, Sulieman Benn, Nikita Miller,Carlton Baugh, Andre Russell, RaviRampaul, Kemar Roach, ShivnarineChanderpaul, Adrian Barath.

Sarwan recalled to West Indies team

Ramnaresh Sarwan

Searching for a replacement for striker Darren Bent, Sunderland boss SteveBruce has opened talks with Stoke City to sign Reggae Boy Ricardo Fuller for£3 million, reports the Daily Mail newspaper.

Sunderland are reportedly looking at Fuller as a short term option beforeinvesting more of the £24 million they received from the transfer of DarrenBent to fellow English Premier League ClubAston Villa.

TheMail speculated that Fuller would be "an ideal solution before the endof the season and would allow Bruce to pursue bigger targets in the summer."

Fuller has scored three goals in 23 appearances for Stoke this season.

Sunderland looking to signReggae Boy- Ricardo Fuller

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara hasbacked India to win the ICCWorld Cup whichstarts next month, but says the one-daypowerhouses will need to play a measuredcampaign if they are to lift their second title.

"With the World Cup being held in Asia,India are definitely the favourites," Lara toldreporters here Tuesday.

"India have been on the top of their game,they will be a very tough team to beat. Theyhave a well-balanced team that can competewith anyone in the world, but playing beforehome crowds will not be easy."

India have been installed in Group B of thecompetition and will play alongside WestIndies, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, The Netherlands and South Africa.

"As hosts, India may find it difficult because they would want to start ontop and stay on top. They have to ensure that they do not run out of steam. Thisrequires both physical and mental strength."

India last won a World Cup when they beat West Indies in the 1983 final inEngland. One of India's biggest threats in the group will come from SouthAfrica,but Lara says while they were a strong side, they always falter at the bigshowpiece.

"SouthAfrica are a very good team. They can play consistently good cricket.But they have a bit of World Cup bogey which is why I won't put my money onthem," Lara said.

Lara backs India for World Cup

Brian Lara


LONDON – IAAF President LamineDiack on Thursday issued hisstrongest criticism yet a proposal totear down London's Olympic Stadiumafter the 2012 Summer Games andreplace it with a soccer venue with norunning track, calling it "outrageous."

Premier League clubs Tottenhamand West Ham are bidding to use thestadium site after the Olympics, butonly West Ham would keep the trackused for athletics. Tottenham wants tolevel the stadium and build a newsoccer-specific venue.

The teams' proposals were put indoubt Thursday when the OlympicPark Legacy Company told TheAssociated Press it could still goahead with its original plan todownsize the stadium to a 25,000-seatathletics venue if neither bid wasdeemed "viable."

Diack then reiterated his criticismof the plans and urged London

organizers to stick to their originalpromise.

"To now demolish the Olympicstadium, throwing away the original500-million-pound investment ofpublic money seems to me anoutrageous proposition, especially inthe present world economic climate,"

Diack said in a statement. "Instead, letus keep London's promise alive andleave an athletics legacy at the venuewith a top football club as a valuedpartner."

Both Tottenham and West Hammust submit their final plans for thestadium to the Olympic Park LegacyCompany on Friday. West Ham's planinvolves rebuilding the stadium andreducing seating from 80,000 to60,000, while keeping the runningtrack.

If the OPLC board rejects thesoccer team bids, it would have toreopen the search for a tenant. The25,000-seat design is the only optionthat already has planning permission.

Diack said the pledge to maintainthe $853 million stadium, which isstill being constructed, as an athleticsvenue was part of the reason Londonwas awarded the games.

"This promise was not a footnoteof London's bid — it was a corepolicy of their presentation toconvince the Olympic family of theirexciting, viable legacy plans," he said."There is no doubt that thiscommitment played its part in the UKwinning the right to host the 2012games."

Tottenham's plans have angeredboth its own supporters, who areunhappy that the club would bemoving from north to east London,

and track stars, including Olympicchampion Usain Bolt.

West Ham, meanwhile, iscurrently at the bottom of the PremierLeague and facing a costly relegationto the League Championship.

Former British OlympicAssociation chief executive SimonClegg has said the stadium isunsuitable for both athletics andsoccer. Tottenham has produceddocuments showing that having arunning track around the field wouldhamper fans' ability to see actionduring soccer matches, while raisingquestions about West Ham's ability tofill a 60,000-seat stadium if the teamis relegated.

Under the original 25,000-seatdesign, the stadium couldn't host aworld athletics championships, butthe flexible design would allow thecapacity could be temporarilyincreased.

The initial plan was for thestadium to also house a secondaryschool for about 500 students, theNational Skills Academy for sportsand leisure industries, and the EnglishInstitute of Sport.

Those plans were criticized in2009 by the London DevelopmentAgency, which warned that the25,000-seat stadium could become awhite elephant "without a credibleanchor tenant."

Diack: 'Outrageous' to tear down Olympic stadium

POSITIONSAVAILABLE

ONE (1) QUALIFIED IT PROFESSIONALMinimum Requirements - The applicant must have:

• At least 5 years of extensive and intensive experience in IT desktop and networksupport and system administration• Experience in LINUX Server Administration (Ubuntu, CentOS)• Experience in TrixBox VOIP and any Free PBX phone system.• Ability in Online Surveillance Camera application• 4+ years VMWare ESX server experience is a must or any experience in 3 areas ofVirtualization• Knowledgeable in Active Directory, LDAP, DHCP, DNS, IIS, Terminal Service• Experience Supporting and Administering SAFLOK• Supporting CLubHouse Online (Web base Club Owners online Billing system)• Well experience in help desk environment and datacenter management as well as webtechnology• Knowledge of third party support such as Symantec backup, Symantec End point,TeamViewer,• Experience in Point of Sales and Jonas Accounting Software a MUST• Capable of quickly adapting to various changing IT environment• Able to explain, translate and instruct technical matters to plain English for easyunderstanding of non-IT audience• Dedicated and flexible individual with excellent troubleshooting and communicationskills• With an aim to further enhance knowledge and experience in different areas and field ofinformation and communication technology

Salary range: 30,000 to 40,000 annual

ONLY BELONGERS NEED TOAPPLYKindly submit all Applications at West Bay Club Front Desk Office or thru fax at941-8695

Closing date of applications is January 28, 2011

London's Olympic Stadium IAAF President Lamine Diack

ADVERTISE TODAYIN THE TURKS AND CAICOS SUN

Buying or selling a product?Need a service or can provide one?

Have job openings available?Have an apartment for rent?

A house for sale?Celebrating a birthday or anniversary?

Is your company having special sales, discounts or promotions?

Come in and talk to us and we’ll work out the bestadvertising package for you!

REACHTHOUS

ANDS!


Page 45

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JUNE 18TH - JUNE 25TH, 2010

TURKS & CAICOS SUN JUNE 18TH - JUNE 25TH, 2010TURKS & CAICOS SUN JANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011

JANUARY 21ST- JANUARY 28TH, 2011 TURKS AND CAICOS SUN INTERNATIONAL SPORTS

NEWPORT, Rhode Island– Eight-time Grand Slam singles championAndreAgassi, among only sevenmen toachieve a career Grand Slam, has beenelected to the International Tennis Hallof Fame, officials said Thursday.Agassi's induction ceremonywill be

conducted July 9 at the Hall of Fame inNewport, Rhode Island, during theATPHall of Fame Championships grass-court event. He will be the onlyenshrinee in the recent player category.Former world number one Agassi,

the husband of 2004 Tennis Hall ofFame inductee Steffi Graf, announcedthe honor at Agassi Prep, the publiccharter school he founded in Las Vegasin 2001 for at-risk youth."I'm truly honored to be recognized

alongside the greatest players of tennis,"Agassi said. "My tennis career affordedme the opportunity to make a differencein other people's lives and it was trulyspecial to share this exciting momentwith the students ofAgassi Prep."Tennis has given me everything in

my life. It has given me my wife. It hasgivenmemy life's work by allowingmethe resources to build this school."

The 40-year-old American toppedthe rankings for 101 weeks and went870-274 with 60 titles in his career,

including four Australian Opens, twoUS Opens, one Wimbledon and oneFrench Open plus the 1996 Olympic

singles gold medal.Agassi's 1999 FrenchOpen triumph

gave him a career Grand Slam andmadehim the first such man to have won thetitles on three different surfaces -- grass,clay and hardcourt.Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Don

Budge, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver andFred Perry are the other men tocomplete the career Grand Slam.Agassi, who played for Davis Cup-

winning US teams in 1990 and 1992,turned professional at age 16 in 1986,won his first ATP crown the followingyear and retired in 2006 after a third-round loss at the US Open.Agassi won Australian Open titles

in 1995, 2000, 2002 and 2003, the USOpen crown in 1994 and 1999,Wimbledon in 1992 and the FrenchOpen in 1999."During his 20-year career Andre

Agassi recorded some of the mostincredible achievements in tennis," Hallof Fame chairman Christopher Clousersaid."The energy and excitement that he

personally brought to the game inspiredgenerations of players. Andre is a truechampion of the game and we aredelighted to honor him for hiscontributions and achievements."

Agassi elected to Hall of Fame

Eight-time Grand Slam singles champion Andre Agassi, seen here in 2005, among only seven men toachieve a career Grand Slam, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, officials

said .

By JOHN LEICESTER

PARIS – The notion that Lance Armstrong won theTour de France seven times because he was on somekind of secret wonder-drug somehow unavailable toothers riders has long floated around the froth-osphere where sports fans trade rumor, fiction andthe occasional fact.Now, Sports Illustrated gives a possible name

for such a potion — HemAssist. The magazinereports "the FDA has information that Armstronggained access" in the late 1990s to the experimentaldrug that was never commercialized. A doctor whooversaw the clinical studies spoke enthusiasticallyto SI about how HemAssist, theoretically at least,could help riders scale French mountain passes bydelivering oxygen to tired muscles."Better than EPO" — long a performance-

enhancer of choice in cycling — but without itspotential nasty side-effects like making bloodgooey, Robert Przybelski was quoted as saying.Mmmmmm. Really?If Armstrong doped, which he has always

vociferously insisted was not the case, then it'sdifficult to believe that a drug like HemAssist wouldhave been his magic bullet, or that he had a magicbullet at all. There are plenty of other products andmethods out there, unlike drugs in HemAssist'sfamily, that are known to truly give the boost thatcheats seek.Horrific but now depressingly mundane

practices like transfusing blood. Cocktails of growthhormone, steroids, EPO, testosterone. The list ofthings riders took to try to beat Armstrong runs onand on. EitherArmstrong was monk-like in resistingthe temptations so many others succumbed to or he'slying. SI's claims add to the pile of allegationsagainst Armstrong that has grown too large and tooexplosive to easily dismiss.Instead, let Jeff Novitzky get to the bottom of

it. The taxpayer dollars that Armstrong's lawyersgrumble are being wasted on the federalinvestigator's hunt of Armstrong will have beenmoney well spent if he unmasks the Tour's biggestchampion as a cheat or, alternatively, determinesthat there's really nothing or not much there.The current limbo of allegation vs. denial, of

mounting anecdotal evidence but no smoking-gunproof that Armstrong doped, is good for nobody,with the exception of journalists to whom this offersa rich vein of stories.Bad for Armstrong and the cancer survivors he

fills with hope. Bad for cycling, which combatsdoping more convincingly now than duringArmstrong's winning era. And bad for all of us whowant to believe in champions and be inspired by thehuman body's capacity to achieve incredible things.Now back to SI's HemAssist claim.Just the idea that a sports star could use his

wealth, clout and connections to accessexperimental drugs meant to be strictly controlledis alarming. It is way beyond the sports world'sremit or powers to probe such organized fraudalone. More reason to think that snooping bygumshoes like Novitzky is entirely valid.Still, the HemAssist allegation doesn't appear to

make much scientific sense.Scientists from Europe and Australia tried out

another HemAssist-like drug a few years back onsports students in the southern French city ofMontpellier, infusing them with Hemopure andhaving them pedal exercise bikes. They weresurprised to discover that, contrary to theirexpectations, the drug did not seem to boost athleticperformance or endurance. Those findings makethem doubt that HemAssist would have done hugegood for Armstrong if, indeed, he was cynicalenough to have used it.Armstrong spokesman Mark Fabiani says the

cyclist never took HemAssist. He also says thatbecause its developer, Baxter International,

abandoned trials of the drug in 1998, it was"impossible" that Armstrong could have gotten holdof it."It would have been a big story, 'Now we know

why Armstrong was so strong — because he tookHemAssist,'" says one of the researchers who tookpart in the study of Hemopure, Yorck OlafSchumacher of Freiburg University in Germany."But, pffff, I think that would be oversimplifyingthings."Of this type of drug, called hemoglobin-based

oxygen carriers or HBOCs, Schumacher adds:"There's nothing up to now that shows or proves thatit improves performance.""I'm very skeptical," says another of the

scientists, Michel Audran at the University ofMontpellier. The drug they tested, Hemopure, was"better than HemAssist and it didn't improveperformance, so it would surprise me that he(Armstrong) took this for nothing."He adds that a side-effect of Hemopure was that

it gave the students stomach gas."Either you burp or break wind. It's very

uncomfortable. I tried it out on people and I canguarantee that they were all ill," he says.Hardly ideal for an elite cyclist. But some of

them still gave this stuff a whirl, risking their health.Spanish rider Jesus Manzano keeled over at the2003 Tour after, he says, he was injected with anHBOC used to treat anemic dogs. Audran believesManzano's experience scared off other riders."Some of them used it, a few of them," he says.

"But after the Manzano story ... they abandoned it."An anti-doping blood test for HBOCs has been

in force since 2004 but, as far as the World Anti-Doping Agency knows, no athlete has yet testedpositive. Armstrong's seven consecutive Tour winsran through to 2005.Przybelski, who oversaw HemAssist's early

development for Baxter, maintained in a subsequentphone interview with The Associated Press that thedrug could have improved sports performance,although he added that no direct studies were doneto prove that theory."I could not imagine a cyclist using HemAssist orany HBOC day after day ... I would imagine thatsuch a product would be used selectively for a mostdifficult mountain stage," Przybelski wrote in afollow-up e-mail to the AP."But of course," he added, "I don't believe theseproducts were ever used."

Lance Armstrong on wonder drug? Mmmmmm

Lance Armstrong


TURKS & CAICOS SUNJANUARY 21ST - JANUARY 28TH , 2011

The simplest way to stay connected with family and friends.Just log onto www.digiceltci.com, top up with $10 or more, and have that amount DOUBLED!

Digicel’s terms and conditions apply.

GET YOUR CREDIT

DOUBLEDONLINE

Published by SUN MEDIA GROUP, Turks & Caicos Islands | Tel: 649.946.8542 | Fax: 649.941.3281

Volume 7 Issue 03

Documents

Transcript of Volume 7 Issue 03