DENTIST VISIT TO NORTH & MIDDLE CAICOS
The Public of North Caicos is hereby advised that a Dentist will be visiting the Island on June 6th, and June 20th, 2018. All services will be rendered at the KEW Clinic. Persons wishing to be seen can visit during the normal working hours.
For more information, contact the clinic following number 946-7397.
FOURTH ANNUAL NATIONAL HONOURS AND AWARDS PROGRAM DEADLINE
The National Honours and Awards Committee is reminding the general public to submit their completed nomination forms for the fourth annual National Honours and Awards Program before June 30, 2018 in a sealed envelope to the Premier's Office on Grand Turk, Providenciales; District Commissioners Office in North Caicos, Middle Caicos, Salt Cay or South Caicos or any member of the National Honour's and Awards Committee.
The National Honors and Awards program recognizes outstanding citizens who have made exemplary contribution to the country's development. The classifications of awards are:
The Order of National Hero:
The Order of National Hero is the highest award and may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander for extraordinary and outstanding achievement and merit in service to the Turks and Caicos Islands or to humanity at large.
The Order of Turks and Caicos Islands:
The Order of Turks and Caicos Islands may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander who has served with distinction in any field of discipline and may be conferred to upon a person during his lifetime or posthumously.
The Patriotic Awards:
The Patriotic Awards may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander who has demonstrated a keen sense of national consciousness and rendered exceptional sacrificial service to the islands and the people of the islands.
- Provided that the Patriotic Award: Mouchoir Bank medal may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander as an honorary award for demonstrating a very high regard for national integration philanthropic
The Long Service Medal:
The Long Service Medal may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander who has given outstanding and exemplary public service to the islands and its people for a minimum period of twenty years.
National Young Achiever's Medal:
The National Young Achiever's medal may be granted to a Turks and Caicos Islander between the ages of twelve and twenty-five years who has performed exceptionally well on a national, regional or international level in the following areas (but not limited)-
- Culture
- Academics
- Performing Arts; or
- Sports
It is important that you nominate persons you believe are worthy to receive such honour with the classification of the award since the committee cannot nominate him or her for an alternative honour or awards.
Nomination forms can be collected from the Premier's Office in Grand Turk and Providenciales; District Commissioners Office in North Caicos, South Caicos, Middle Caicos and Salt Cay, Government Website and other areas throughout the community.
Your completed nominations formed should be delivered in a sealed envelope to the Premier's Office, District Commissioners office or any member of the Committee Marked:
Ronlee James
National Honours and Awards Committee
Office of the Premier
Turks and Caicos Islands
The form only introduces your nominee. You may add additional information regarding your nominee's work, service and merits on an additional page to support your reason why your nominee should be so honoured; whether documents, newspaper clippings, letters, testimonials.
Nominations must be submitted by June 30th 2018.
Committee Members:
Mr. Oliver Mills
Chairman
Mr. Samuel Handfield
Member
Mrs Medline Mills
Member
Mr. Gilmo Williams
Member
Mr. Sonny Forbes
Member
Mrs. Rosabelle Adams
Member
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS ATTENDS CFATF PLENARY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO IN PREPARATION FOR ITS MUTUAL EVALUATION
Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE, led a team of persons representing the Turks and Caicos Islands to the 47th Plenary and Working group meetings of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Delegates represented the Attorney General's Chambers, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Financial Services Commission, the Financial Intelligence Agency, the Financial Crimes Unit and the National Crime Intelligence Bureau (both branches of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force). The Hon. Attorney General holds the position of Immediate Past Chair of the regional compliance body on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The CFATF is chaired by the Hon. Basil Williams, Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs for Guyana.
The CFATF is the regional offshoot of the Paris based, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the premier inter-governmental organization that sets the standards for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. The CFATF plays a critical role in promoting regional compliance with the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism and weapons proliferation.
The CFATF comprises 25 countries from South and Central America and the Caribbean, with a total population of approximately 80 million persons. The CFATF is responsible for monitoring and evaluating member states in an effort to achieve compliance.
Meetings around the Plenary include a meeting of Heads of FIUs, Working Groups and other CFATF Committees dealing with governance issues such as budget, planning and human resources. Angela Brooks, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions is co-chair of the CFATF's Human Resources Committee along with Mrs. Kenisha Bacchus from the Financial Services Commission. Mrs. Bacchus was also an assessor for the mutual evaluation of Antigua and Barbuda and performed admirably in that role at the meetings. Insp. Dwayne Baker, Director of the Financial Intelligence Agency is an assessor for the upcoming Evaluation of Bermuda.
Accompanying Hon. Braithwaite Knowles at the CFATF plenary were Khalila Astwood-Tatem, Desiree Downes and Shayone Handfield-Gardiner from the Attorney General's Chambers, Edith Cox, Dwayne Baker and William Lightbourne from the Financial Intelligence Agency, Jillian Williams and Shatelia Hall from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Kenville Charles and Paulin Nemours from the Financial Crimes Unit of the RTCIPF, Vernon Williams from the National Crime Intelligence Bureau of the RTCIPF and Kenisha Bacchus and Tamiko Smith from the Financial Services Commission.
The effectiveness of the legislative and regulatory infrastructure of the Turks and Caicos Islands' financial services sector is being evaluated by the CFATF and the CFATF will be conducting an onsite visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands to meet with public sector and private sector stakeholders in the financial sector during the second and third week in September 2018.
SHOOTING LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED
Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured early Sunday morning
Providenciales Police responded to the shooting shortly after 12 a.m. near a local bar in the Lower Bight.
According to 911 Central, a dark coloured car drove up and opened fire.
An unknown male was determined to be dead at the scene, while a 22-year-old passerby was shot and taken to Hospital.
If you have information on this shooting incident please call the Chalk Sound Police Station at 338-5901, 941-8082, 911 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-8477.
Education Dept. releases Graduation Schedule of events for the Valedictory Service
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services would like to extend their sincere congratulations to all students on their graduation from high schools within the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The Minister of Education, Honourable Karen Malcolm, also extends sincere "Congratulations" to the graduating Class of 2018 and their family and friends. She stated; "This is an exciting time for our graduating students and we must strive to make this day memorable to mark this milestone in their lives."
Graduating from high school is an event that comes once in a student's lifetime. The administration of every government high school has made every effort to provide a ceremony steeped in tradition; one that brings meaning to all graduates and their families and loved ones. These events will be an academic function proceeding to honor a journey fulfilled, one that students and parents will envision for a long time.
The top-performing students at each school are shown below:
HJRHS: - Miranda Archbold: 89.24%, Valedictorian
Aleidy Encarnacion: 88.24%, Salutatorian
Dahanda Pluvoise: 85.30% 2nd Runner-up
MBHS:- Marc Smith: 83.09% Valedictorian
Sherlean Pierre: 80.93% Salutatorian
Clajamessie Garcon: 77.31%, 2nd Runner-up
RGHS:- Lea-Beima Dorestin: 87.99%, Valedictorian
Briann Gardiner: 86.80%, Salutatorian
Joshua St. Michaek Meghoo: 80.94%, 2nd Runner-up
CHHS:- Simonie Parker: 86.8%, Valedictorian
Elishah Sidnord: 82.4%, Salutatorian
Erika Jean-Guy: 80.0%, 2nd Runner-up
The Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services invites the residents of each island to the services, both the valedictory service and the prize giving ceremonies. However, for both services, there will be limited seating.
The schedule for the graduation of government high school ceremonies throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands is shown as follows:
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Valedictory Service |
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Schools |
Venues |
Date & Time |
Guest Speakers |
Theme |
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HJRHS |
Bible Baptist, Mission Folly, Grand Turk |
Sunday, July 1st 2018 3pm |
Pastor Frederick Braithwaite |
To Accomplish Great Things, We must Dream, Plan, Act and Believe |
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Graduation Prizing Giving Ceremonies |
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CHHS |
Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex |
Monday, July 2nd, 2018 5pm |
Fredlie Swann-Bruno |
Success: Not measured by your position in life but by the obstacles you overcame. |
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RGHS |
Horse Stable Beach Complex |
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 5pm |
Hon. Temard Butterfield |
Making a Mark Is Leaving a Legacy |
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MBHS
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Marjorie Basden High School Grounds |
Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 5pm |
Mr. David Bowen |
From Each His Best: Excellence, Tradition 50 Years and Beyond. |
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HJRHS |
H.J Robinson High School Auditorium |
Thursday, July 5th, 2018 5:30 pm |
Mr. Devon Cox |
To Accomplish Great Things, We must Dream, Plan, Act and Believe |
TCNT Receives Conservation Education Donation
The Turks and Caicos National Trust has received a donation of $5,000.00 towards bird conservation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The donation was made by Mrs. Patricia Bradley, widow of former TCI Governor Michael Bradley who served as head of state from 1986 – 1993.
The funds are earmarked to underwrite costs for production of informative materials that would promote bird conservation through the work of the National Trust.
Mrs. Bradley is an avid ornithologist and has authored articles and books on birding, one being the Official Bird Checklist of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Being part of the global conservation movement, the National Trust engages in various exercises along with international and national scientists to promote bird conservation education, such as species count and habitat monitoring.
The Trust is very grateful for this gift from Mrs. Bradley and has identified the Bird Rock Point Heritage Fields as the point of focus for the upcoming project. Bird Rock Point is habitat for nesting White-Tailed Tropic Birds and feeding grounds for many other species such as black-necked stilts, reddish egrets, white-cheeked pintails, green herons, lesser yellowlegs and much more.
For more information about our conservation efforts at Bird Rock Point, please contact the Turks & Caicos National Trust at (649) 941-5710 or e-mail info@tcnationaltrust.org.
FORECAST FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
GENERAL SITUATION: A WEAK MID TO UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL CONTINUE TO TRIGGER POCKETS OF UNSETTLED WEATHER ACROSS TH NORTHWEST BAHAMAS THROUGH TONIGHT.
ALL AREAS
WEATHER: PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY AND HOT WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY ACROSS THE EXTREME NORTHWEST BAHAMAS THIS AFTERNOON. PARTLY CLOUDY WITH THE CHANCE OF A FEW ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT.
ADVISORY: SMALL CRAFT SHOULD BE ALERT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND HIGHER SEAS IN OR NEAR HEAVY SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS.
WINDS: SOUTHERLY AT 10 KNOTS OR LESS OVER OPEN WATERS IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS...EASTERLY AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS OVER OPEN WATERS IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
SEAS: 3 FEET OR LESS OVER THE OCEAN IN THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS AND 2 TO 4 FEET OVER THE OCEAN IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE: 91F 33C
OVERNITE LOW TEMPERATURE: 77F 25C
SUNSET: 7:56PM SUNRISE: 6:19AM FRI.
MOONSET: 1:56PM MOONRISE: 2:32AM FRI.
HIGH TIDE: 2:17PM LOW TIDE: 8:26PM
HIGH TIDE: 2:28AM FRI. LOW TIDE: 8:53AM FRI.
WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR FRIDAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY AND HOT WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: THE TROPICS REMAIN QUIET AND TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.
GM, Honda team up on next-gen EV batteries
General Motors and Honda Motor Co. are partnering to develop a new generation of batteries aimed at cutting costs and accelerating the companies’ rollout of electric vehicles.
As part of the multiyear deal, Honda will buy battery modules based on the next generation of GM's battery system, according to a joint statement on Thursday from the companies.
Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
The latest partnership expands an advanced-technology alliance announced last year between GM and Honda, which have been working on advanced hydrogen fuel cells for deployment in 2020.
The companies said a primary goal of the latest project is lower development costs and better EV battery performance, notably higher energy density, longer range, lighter and smaller packaging and faster charging times.
"The combined scale and global manufacturing efficiencies will ultimately provide greater value to customers," Honda and GM said.
The batteries will be featured in future GM and Honda light vehicles, primarily in North America, the companies said. A GM spokeswoman said products planned for China -- the world’s largest car market, including EVs -- are not covered by the deal.
GM says its next-generation of EVs -- expected to be launched starting in 2021 -- will be profitable. The company has plans to introduce at least 20 all-electric or fuel cell vehicles by 2023.
“This new multiyear agreement with Honda further demonstrates General Motors’ capability to innovate toward a profitable electric portfolio,” said GM product chief Mark Reuss.
Development of the next-gen battery components, including the cell and module, will take place at GM’s Technical Center in Warren, Mich., and Honda’s Automobile R&D Center in Tochigi, Japan.
GM is not releasing where the next-gen batteries are expected to be produced, according to a company spokeswoman.
Honda has been slower than most automakers to adopt EVs, creating an EV division in late-2016. The range of the new Honda Clarity EV, at 89 miles, is on par with the first-generation Nissan Leaf EV, and the Clarity plug-in hybrid’s 47-mile range is short of the all-electric range of the Chevy Volt at 53 miles.
Honda wants electrified vehicles to account for two-thirds of its global sales by 2030, which includes hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery electric and fuel cell vehicles. Honda forecasts that would be roughly 3 million vehicles annually at its present global sales levels.
Source-AutoNews (Michael Wayland)
14 million users' affected by Facebook privacy bug
A software bug meant millions of Facebook users may have unknowingly posted private information to the public, the company has warned.
The glitch set a user’s post to be shared to "everyone", even if a user had previously chosen a more restricted option, such as “friends of friends”.
“We’d like to apologise for this mistake,” said Erin Egan, Facebook’s head of privacy.
Users who may have been affected will be notified on the site’s newsfeed.
"We recently found a bug that automatically suggested posting publicly when some people were creating their Facebook posts,” Ms Egan said.
"We have fixed this issue and starting today we are letting everyone affected know and asking them to review any posts they made during that time.
"To be clear, this bug did not impact anything people had posted before - and they could still choose their audience just as they always have. We’d like to apologise for this mistake."
The glitch was active between 18 and 22 May, a spokeswoman added, but it took the site until 27 May to switch posts back to private - or whatever the user had typically used before the bug became apparent.
When users post to Facebook, there is a menu option that dictates who sees that post. If the user chooses public, anyone can view that post.
The other options limit the audience, with most users typically posting updates that reach their friends.
Facebook remembers what setting you last chose and automatically selects it the next time you make a post.
However, between 18 and 22 May this year, the bug would set posts to “public” even if the user had, in the previous post, chosen something more private.
If the user did not notice the setting had changed, they may have posted something publicly that was not intended for that wider audience.
Facebook said it estimates 14 million people did so - and so has started notifying users. In the meantime, it has reverted the audience for any affected posts to whatever setting the user had selected previously.
Source-BBC (Dave Lee)
TCI WEATHER FOR MAY22ND,2018
GENERAL SITUATION: AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH ACROSS THE EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO CONTINUES TO BRING MOIST UNSTABLE WEATHER TOWARD THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS AND FLORIDA. MEANWHILE, A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM IN THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC WATERS MAINTAINS BRISK WINDS OVER THE AREA.
SPECIAL WARNINGS: MARINERS AND BEACHGOERS SHOULD CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO ROUGH SURF AND THE HIGH RISK RIP CURRENTS MAINLY ALONG EAST COAST SHORELINES.
TURKS & CAICOS AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS
WEATHER: PARTLY SUNNY, WINDY AND WARM WITH THE CHANCE OF FEW PASSING SHOWERS LIKELY TODAY. PARTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY AND WARM WITH THE CHANCE OF PASSING SHOWERS.
ADVISORY: SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT.
WINDS: EASTERLY AT 15 TO 25 KNOTS OVER OPEN WATERS.
SEAS: 5 TO 8 FEET OVER THE OCEAN.
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 86 °F 30 °C
OVERNITE LOW TEMPERATURE 77 °F 25 °C
SUNRISE: 6:23 AM TUE
SUNSET: 7:49 PM TUE
MOONSET: 1:53 AM TUE
MOONRISE: 1:35 PM TUE
LOW TIDE: 7:49 AM TUE 8:08 PM TUE
HIGH TIDE: 1:58 PM TUE 2:20 AM WED
EXTENDED FORECAST: LARGE ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE WILL DOMINATE THE WEATHER OVER THE AREA BUT LINGERING MOISTURE FROM STATIONARY UPPER LEVEL TROUGH IN THE EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO WILL MAINTAIN VARIABLE CLOUDINESS MAINLY ACROSS THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS WITH FEW SCATTERED SHOWERS OR ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.