24 Hour Crime Recap Providenciales
During the past twenty-four hours Police in Providenciales responded to five reports of serious crimes namely two (2) Burglaries on South Dock Rd and Kew Town; two (2) Attempted Burglaries in Juba Sound & Blue Hills and one (1) of Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm in Blue Hills.
Detective Inspector Calvin Chase said during this period, one male was charged for a Burglary that was reported on 13th December 2011. A male was charged for the offense of Wounding, which was reported on 17th December 2011.
One male has been arrested on suspicion for Handling Stolen Goods in connection with a report made on 19th December 2011.
ARIANNA LIGHTS UP THE HOSPITAL
A BRIGHT festive period is guaranteed at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, thanks to little Arianna Gardiner.
The eight-year-old former patient switched on the hospital's Christmas lights at a special ceremony held last week.
Arianna broke her leg following a fall at school earlier this year and underwent emergency treatment and surgery. She also received an intensive rehabilitation programme in the centre's physio-therapy department.
InterHealth Canada CEO, Dr Roger Cheesman, said: Arianna is a shining example of everything that is good about the TCI hospital. She suffered a nasty injury which required specialist treatment from our team of skilled and dedicated staff and she is now fighting fight and fully recovered.
"We are delighted she agreed to come and switch on our Christmas lights and I wish her, all the InterHealth Canada staff, our patients, partners and our friends here in the TCI, a very happy festive time and a healthy and prosperous new year."
The switch-on event featured carols from both the TCI Youth Chorale and a hospital staff choir. Father Christmas also made a flying visit, having hitched a ride on a huge gleaming fire truck.
A similar event was held at Cockburn Town Medical Centre in Grand Turk.
A beaming Arianna, said: "Everyone at the hospital has been so kind and I am proud to have been asked to switch on the Christmas lights. Thanks to everyone for making me better, especially my physio-therapist, Shareel."
Magazine editor resigns over 'racist' Rihanna article
For those out there that argue that racism doesn't exist anymore, I'm here to tell you not only does it still exist, its being published and circulated in the media! Bajan popstar Rihanna was called the ultimate "n---- bitch" by a white Dutch magazine IDIOT editor. There's no woman I know of that's going to take that well, especially a Caribbean woman. Rihanna fired back with a well-worded and well written tweet:
"@evajackie I hope u can read english, because your magazine is a poor representation of the evolution of human rights! I find you disrespectful and rather desperate!! You ran out of legit, civilized information to print!" Rihanna wrote. "There are 1000's of Dutch girls who would love to be recognized for their contributions to your country, you could have given them an article. Instead, u paid to print one degrading an entire race! That's your contribution to this world! To encourage segregation, to mislead the future leaders to act in the past! You put two words together, with the intent of abasement, that made no sense ... 'N---a Bitch'?!....Well with all respect, on behalf of my race, here are my two words for you ... F--- YOU!!!
Here's the translation of what the white Dutch editor wrote about Rihanna:
"She has street cred, she has a ghetto ass and she has a golden throat. Rihanna, the good girl gone bad, is the ultimate n***a bitch and she displays that gladly — for her that means what's on can come off. If that means she'll be on the stage half naked, then so be it. But Dutch winters aren't like Jamaican ones, so pick a clothing style in which your daughter can resist minus ten [temperatures]. No to the big sunglasses and the pornheels, and yes to the tiger print, pink 'shizzle,' and everything that glitters. Now let's hope she won't beat anybody up at daycare."
Since the back and forth:
The editor of a Dutch fashion magazine criticised by US singer Rihanna for using a racist slur to describe her, has resigned.
Eva Hoeke, editor-in-chief at Jackie, will leave with immediate effect after the pop star reacted angrily on Twitter to the article.
The singer labelled the publication "disrespectful" and "rather desperate".
A statement from Jackie apologised with Hoeke saying she has reacted "too quickly" to criticism of the article.
The feature used language to describe Rihanna that the star found offensive.
Star's anger
Directing her anger at Hoeke on Twitter Rihanna wrote: "There are thousands of Dutch girls who would love to be recognised for their contributions to your country, you could have given them an article.
"Instead, you paid to print one degrading an entire race."
Rihanna also accused the magazine's article of being "a poor representation of the evolution of human rights."
The magazine has apologised in a statement posted on their Facebook page.
In the post Hoeke is quoted as saying: "I realise that my first reaction through Twitter, in which I indicated that it was a joke, has been an incomplete misrepresentation of what me, and also the author of the article, meant.
"I should have counted to 10 before taking unsubtle stands through social media channels.
"Through this my credibility has been hurt, and that neither fits the role of an editor-in-chief, nor Jackie Magazine. "
Before the announcement of Hoeke's departure she had described the article as a "bad joke" on Twitter, and had defended the article saying there was "no racist motive".
The magazine's publisher said they will invite Rihanna to share her opinions on the article in their next issue.
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Kate's First Royal Christmas: What Will She Give the Queen?
For any newlywed, the first Christmas with the in-laws can be intense. Now imagine spending it with Queen Elizabeth.
That's exactly what Kate faces when she joins husband Prince William and his family at Sandringham House, about 110 miles north of London, for the holiday.
The pressures range from what to wear to what to give the family that has everything.
Even so, the festivities will kick off on Christmas Eve, when the presents are exchanged, following the German tradition started by Queen Victoria. As the Queen sips her usual gin and Dubonet, the younger royals will likely partake in the locally brewed cider or wine.
And, in keeping with both the Queen's frugality and the fact that the royals can have virtually anything they desire, gifts are normally fun and jokey rather than expensive and showy.
"Kate has the brains to realize that you don't buy extravagant presents. The royals don't approve of that," says author Judy Wade. "You give small, inexpensive things that are thoughtful. There's a lot of scurrying around by aides of royals asking other aides what their principles want for Christmas."
On Dec. 25 there is a parade to church – something that gives local well-wishers a chance to see and the family on the holiday.
As for wardrobe changes, despite reports that Kate will have to prepare five outfits a day, insiders find this unlikely. "Everyone's really practical, after all it's winter in Norfolk," a source says.
As a result, Kate might be considering something special for Christmas Eve cocktails and dinner, then another outfit for Christmas morning – to get her through breakfast, the walk to church, followed by the traditional lunch of roast turkey or game and a vast array of seasonal vegetables, like Brussels sprouts.
In the evening, there will be a change for dinner and the inevitable parlor games, such as charades. The Queen's favorites are jigsaw puzzles and Scrabble.
Dec. 26, known as Boxing Day, should find Kate on the pheasant shoot on the vast 20,000-acre estate, where the royals are joined by locals and estate workers. And despite talk that Kate's sister Pippa, 28, will be joining the fun, she was not invited to Sandringham. However, William and Kate are likely to visit the Middletons in the days after Christmas.
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Kartel's case goes to Home Circuit Court
THE murder case involving jailed entertainer 'Vybz Kartel' and his three co-accused was Monday transferred to the Home Circuit Court where the men are to be tried for the killing of Clive 'Lizard' Williams.
The case was transferred from the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court after Director of Public Prosecution Paula Llewellyn entered a voluntary bill of indictment, effectively foregoing any preliminary enquiry.
When the four — Kartel, Cairo Jones, Shawn 'Shawn Storm' Campbell, and Calvin Haye — appeared in the Home Circuit Court, they were remanded until January 13, 2012 after an order was made for the prosecution to disclose to the defence, by January 5, all the material in its possession relating to the case.
Two other men — Shane Williams and Andre St John, who are charged along with Kartel and the other men — were not transferred to the High Court because their names were not on the voluntary bill of indictment. They are expected to be transferred as well.
Both Williams and St John will return to the RM court on December 21.
Williams is alleged to have been murdered on August 16 over the disappearance of an illegal gun. His body is yet to be found but the prosecution said that it has video and other evidence to prove the murder.
Also appearing in court on Monday was Vanessa 'Gaza Slim' Saddler, the Portmore Empire member who is jointly charged with Kartel with conspiracy and attempting to pervert the course of justice. On this charge, it is being alleged that texts were sent to Saddler, causing her to make a report to the Constant Spring police that she had been robbed by Williams. The prosecution is contending that the report was made in order to give the impression that Williams was not dead.
In making his application for Saddler, attorney Pierre Rogers said, among other things, that the man who held up Saddler was masked and identified himself as Williams. Rogers, also said that his client was not a flight risk.
However, Senior Magistrate Judith Pusey refused the application, noting the seriousness of the allegations that she attempted to interfere with an investigation.
Saddler, Campbell and Kartel — were remanded on these charges until January 9.
On a different matter, Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer — is to return to the RM Court on February 13 next year when he will be tried on a ganja possession charge.
Kartel, along with other men, is also facing murder and other charges in relation to the shooting death of Gregory Park, St Catherine resident Barrington Bryan, alias 'Bossie', in July. He was offered bail in the sum of $3 million in relation to this murder and will next appear in the RM court on December 21 on that charge.
Nicki Minaj's “Super Bass" EW's "Best Singles of 2011"
Entertainment Weekly , name Nicki Minaj's “Super Bass" from her Pink Friday album, as Best Singles of 2011.
It was the boom badoom boom heard round the world,” says Entertainment Weekly of the infectious tune heard around the world
Best Singles of 2011
1. Nicki Minaj – “Super Bass”
2. Foster the People – “Pumped Up Kicks”
3. The Throne feat. Frank Ocean – “No Church in the Wild”
4. Lana Del Rey – “Video Games”
5. Beyoncé – “Countdown”
6. Wild Flag – “Romance”
7. Britney Spears – “I Wanna Go”
8. Colbie Caillat – “Brighter Than the Sun”
9. Foo Fighters – “Walk”
10. Kelly Clarkson – “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)”
EW’s Worst Songs of the Year:
“Jam (Turn It Up)” – Kim Kardashian
“Leck Mich im Arsch” – Insane Clown Posse
“T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)” – will.i.am ft. Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger
“Shotgun” – Limp Bizkit
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” cover – Miley Cyrus
James Cameron sued over 'Avatar' again
"Avatar" director James Cameron has been sued for the second time in nearly as many weeks by someone claiming to have come up with the idea for the sci-fi mega-hit.
Cameron's attorney, Bert Fields, and Fox both slammed the latest suit by science fiction writer Bryant Moore as without merit. Moore, TMZ first reported Monday, is seeking more than $2 billion -- yes, with a "b" -- from Cameron and 20th Century Fox, claiming that Cameron used his screenplays for the movies "Aquatica" and "Descendants: The Pollination" as the basis for the 2009 film.
Moore is seeking $1.5 billion in actual damages, plus another $1 billion in punitive damages.
"Mr. Cameron was demonstrably the author of 'Avatar,'" Fields told TheWrap. "We can prove that, and we intend to prove that in court." Moore's claim -- and, for that matter, any claim alleging that someone other than Cameron had authored the movie -- is "entirely without merit," according to his attorney.
A spokesperson for Fox called the suit "baseless," adding, "we look forward to vigorously defending our position."
According to TMZ, Moore cites numerous similarities between the projects, including bio-luminescent plant life, spiritual connections to environment and reincarnation, and the appearance of mist in a scene -- yes, the appearance of mist in a scene.
Earlier this month, Eric Ryder filed suit against Cameron in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging that "Avatar" was largely lifted from his story idea, "and "liberally and substantially uses material" that fell under his agreement with Lightstorm. Ryder claimed to have entered an agreement with Cameron's production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, to develop a movie based on one of his stories.
TheWrap.com
Kim Kardashian Says Trip to Haiti was 'Life Changing'
Eariler this month, reality star Kim Kardashian visited Hait,i with her mommager Kris Jenner. The visit was in support of Maria Bello's charity "We Advance". The non-profit's mission is to be "a movement to advance the health, safety, and well being of women throughout Haiti" Kim wrote about her visit on her blog and described the trip as "life changing".
"Our mission was to learn more about [actress Maria Bello's] charity, We Advance, meet the Haitian people who have made such amazing progress since the devastating earthquake in 2010, and celebrate the women of Haiti, who inspired me more than I ever could have anticipated," Kardashian wrote.
When Kardashian returned, she says she saw "malicious" reports that say she "spent a fortune" on herself in Haiti.
"While my experience was completely life-changing ... a very emotional and surprisingly positive journey that I will never forget, some media outlets have tried to tarnish the motive behind my visit and have written completely ridiculous and untrue things," she wrote. "The truth is that I was at the Haitian Artisan Fair, where the amazing men and women who make their jewelry and crafts sell them to visitors to make a living, and I bought some beautiful jewelry!"
"I have some really great stories and photos from my trip and I'm so excited to share them with you all," she wrote.
Kim Kardashian also talked about meeting a 16 year old Haitian entrepreneur Leanna Archer. "Leanna Archer is just 16 years old, and is CEO, owner and founder of Leanna’s Inc., and founder of the Leanna Archer Education Foundation for underprivileged children in Haiti. She came to speak at the Haitian Artisan Fair and I was honestly blown away by her story. She started making her own hair products at the age of eight and shortly after launched her own company! She would take her grandmother’s formula and package them in her baby brother’s baby food jars.
Her products were such a great success and in 2008 Leanna launched the Leanna Archer Education Foundation. Leanna uses the money she makes from the sales of her products to help kids in Tabar, Haiti, providing over 200 kids there with three meals every day. Her goal is to build a school and give individual attention to the kids in the town, based on their skills and needs."
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez handed eight-match FA ban
Liverpool's Luis Suarez has been handed an eight-match ban and a £40,000 fine by the Football Association after being found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.
The Uruguay striker, 24, clashed with the France defender during the 1-1 draw at Anfield on 15 October.
Suarez, who denied the allegations, has 14 days to appeal against the decision.
He said on Twitter: "Today is a very difficult and painful day for me and my family. Thanks for all the support."
Liverpool, who had backed their player throughout the case, said the club was "very surprised" by the decision, while manager Kenny Dalglish said on Twitter that he was "very disappointed".
The Reds boss added: "This is the time when Luis Suarez needs our full support. Let's not let him walk alone."
The six-day hearing, which concluded on Tuesday, was told Suarez used "insulting words", which included a reference to Evra's colour.
A Liverpool statement said: "We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone.
"No one else on the field of play - including Evra's own Manchester United team-mates and all the match officials - heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth.
"It appears to us that the FA were determined to bring charges against Luis Suarez, even before interviewing him at the beginning of November.
"Nothing we have heard in the course of the hearing has changed our view that Luis Suarez is innocent of the charges brought against him and we will provide Luis with whatever support he now needs to clear his name."
But Liverpool have questioned whether the FA also intends to charge Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent.
The Anfield statement added: "Evra admitted himself in his evidence to insulting Luis Suarez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms.
"Luis, to his credit, actually told the FA he had not heard the insult."
The FA said the penalty is suspended until after the outcome of any appeal which may be made by Suarez.
Its statement added: "The reason for this is to ensure that the penalty does not take effect before any appeal so that Mr Suarez has an effective right of appeal."
Piara Powar, executive director of Football Against Racism in Europe (Fare), believes the governing body's decision is a landmark judgement.
He told BBC Radio 5 live: "This is the first time we have seen an insight into what is said between players on the pitch, and what may have been commonplace between players in the past.
"This is a big moment and I would say that the FA have dealt with this in the right way. They have taken their time and taken independent advice.
"No one takes any pleasure from seeing him found guilty like this but it is an interesting judgement."
Powar said Fare has taken advice on the abusive word used by Suarez and the context of similar words in South American dialect.
He added: "If it is used in a friendly fashion then it is acceptable, it turns immediately to a hostile meaning if it is used as an offensive word.
"Taking the context of that game, it is difficult to see how he would have used it in a friendly way."
Suarez, who is facing a separate charge from the FA over an alleged abusive hand gesture he made as he left the pitch following Liverpool's 1-0 defeat by Fulham on 5 December, told media in Uruguay that he "called him [Evra] something his team-mates at Manchester call him".
Evra made his claims immediately after the match and was quoted as telling French television station Canal Plus: "There are cameras, you can see [Suarez] say a certain word to me at least 10 times."
The Frenchman reported his complaint after the game to match referee Andre Marriner, who included it in his report.
The chairman of anti-racism group Kick It Out, Lord Ouseley, said: "The FA has shown leadership and intent through what has clearly been a difficult and complex complaint to deal with, and invested time and expertise to ensure this outcome.
"It has demonstrated that it will not stand for discrimination, something organisations such as Fifa and Uefa should take heed of."
Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle thinks the decision is "100% correct".
He told BBC Radio 5 live: "There are definitely cultural differences for a lot of players coming from South America and from the continent into England.
"But even though those differences do exist, we still expect people who come and work here to adhere to the standards and the laws of this land.
"It's wholly acceptable in parts of the Middle East to chop off the hands of thieves but we wouldn't tolerate it here and it's just the same when it comes to racism."
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor added: "I was surprised at the severity of the punishment - bearing in mind the length of time the case took. That suggested there was some doubt about the claims.
"But it shows the FA must have some compelling evidence."
Taylor also believes clubs tend to adopt a "them and us" stance against the FA when their players are investigated by Soho Square bosses.
He said: "They almost automatically support their players. But some things are bigger than clubs, players and even the game itself. Racism is one of them."
BBC
Ricky Ponting keeps Australia spot as Hughes & Khawaja dropped
Australia have dropped batsmen Phillip Hughes and Usman Khawaja for the Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne - but former captain Ricky Ponting keeps his place in a 13-man squad.
Hughes and Khawaja were omitted after Australia's humiliating defeat by New Zealand earlier this month.
Uncapped Tasmania opener Ed Cowan is set for a Test debut at the top of the order as Shane Watson is out injured.
Seamer Ben Hilfenhaus and fit-again batsman Shaun Marsh are also recalled.
All-rounder Dan Christian, who played three Twenty20 internationals in 2010 but is yet to feature for his country in the longer formats of the game, remains an option after he was 12th man for that defeat by the Kiwis in Hobart.
Ponting had been warned by coach Mickey Arthur that his place was not guaranteed, but has not been discarded despite being outscored by both Hughes and Khawaja at Hobart.
Arthur told BBC Radio 4:"To be honest, I still think Ricky still has a little bit left in him. He's still fit enough, providing he's scoring runs, to play a role in that Ashes series in 2013 - but the ball's in his court.
"Any international cricketer's currency is runs if you're a batsmen and he's got to put those runs on the board."
Tellingly, Hughes and Khawaja were not part of a three-day batting "boot camp" organised before the squad was named - although Ponting, Christian, Watson, captain Michael Clarke, Mike Hussey and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin were included.
The main choice for the final XI appears to be between Marsh and Christian, if the former's back injury does not resurface, while Hilfenhaus - who was dropped after the Ashes series defeat by England just under a year ago - will challenge Mitchell Starc for the third seamer's role, as Ryan Harris is not yet fit enough to return.
National selector John Inverarity said: "Ed Cowan has been in excellent form in recent weeks. His inclusion is in recognition of his consistently good performances and we anticipate that he can provide steadiness at the top of the order.
"Ben Hilfenhaus has regained form this season and he provides a strong and reliable bowling option.
"We see both Phillip Hughes and Usman Khawaja as developing players with bright futures and remaining as players of significance. They are determined young men and I know they will work hard to push strongly for further consideration."
The traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the start of a four-Test series against India.
Australia squad for first Test against India: Michael Clarke (capt), Ed Cowan, David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Daniel Christian, Brad Haddin (wk), Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Ben Hilfenhaus.
India Test squad: Mahendra Dhoni (capt & wk), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Pragyan Ojha, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, Umesh Yadav.
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