PDM met Digicel bosses in the TCI last week
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Members of the Opposition met last week with representatives of Digicel during one of their routine visits to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson led the team comprising of elected Provo Members Hon Goldray Ewing and Hon Vaden Williams and Party Chairman and appointed member Hon Clarence Selver.
The Digicel Team included local CEO EJ Saunders, PJ Mara, Director of Digicel and Chairperson of the Digicel Foundation, Lisa Lewis.
The Opposition felt that the dialogue was enlightening and useful. The Digicel Representatives used the time to share what Digicel was accomplishing locally, regionally and internationally whilst highlighting its donations through its Foundation. The Opposition welcomed their apparent strong sense of social responsibility and identified some of the social needs that it believes that corporate giants such as Digicel can lend assistance to. The Opposition raised the matter of expatriate employees and placement for local staff. Digicel shared its commitment to training and succession planning for local staff as well as the Company’s goal to localize its managers in a comprehensive succession plan in the many companies that it serves. The Opposition welcomed this commitment and pledged to further identify areas for sponsorship of local projects and programs.
The Opposition believes that it is important that there exists strong ties and open and frequent dialogue between the Government, Opposition and the private sector.
Cuban Man found dead in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police are conducting an investigations into the death of a 54 year old male whose lifeless body was found at around 4:29pm in the Millennium Heights area of North West Point, Providenciales.
Augustin Perez of Guanajay Cuba, was found laying lifeless on his back in a bushy area of Millennium Heights with a small laceration to his forehead.
A witness stated that he along with Perez were in the bushes doing some work. He (the witness) left Perez alone and went to go get something for both of them to eat and upon his return he found Perez unresponsive.
Perez was pronounced dead at 5pm by Dr Bernardo.
An autopsy will be conducted to determined the cause of death.
Influenza Activity in the Caribbean
The Caribbean, like other regions in the Americas, experiences seasonal influenza activity. Improved health monitoring by Ministries of Health is providing more timely and detailed information on viruses currently circulating in the Region. This has resulted in the recent confirmation by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus from samples received from St Vincent.
The identification of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus from persons seen at health care facilities in St. Vincent is as a result of the increased investment by Ministries of Health, CARPHA and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in laboratory services and surveillance.
In the Caribbean, the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus is the most commonly identified influenza virus circulating in the Region and this is not an unexpected finding. There have been no deaths related to this incident and all patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital. In addition, Ministries of Health in the Region are aware of the situation and are closely monitoring their health facilities.
CARPHA and PAHO would like to advise members of the public to practice respiratory hygiene measures in order to reduce the risk of transmission of influenza and other respiratory viruses. You should cover your mouth with a tissue or handkerchief, or use your elbow, if sneezing or coughing. You should safely dispose of used tissues; wash your hands with soap and water after coughing and sneezing and before and after meal preparation, eating and use of the toilets. Alternatively, you may use an alcohol based hand-sanitizer.
Further information on respiratory viruses including influenza may be found at the PAHO website: http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3154&Itemid=2498
Turks and Caicos Tourist Board Salutes World Tourism Day 2013
The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board salutes the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in its declaration of 27 September, 2013 as World Tourism Day under the theme, “Tourism & Water: Protecting Our Common Future”. In light of this proclamation, we would like to remind the citizens of our planet that our world has become a small global village in which our actions have far reaching consequences.
The inhabitants of our small islands are not immune to the negative effects of the destruction of the rainforest in Indonesia, Brazil or Guyana; or to the pollution of the world’s lakes and oceans. These natural features – our oceans, coral reefs, rivers, and lakes are to be use for our enjoyment, protection and our legacy for future generations. It is then no coincidence that these fine attributes are the bedrock of our global tourism industry.
Minister of Tourism, Dr. the Hon. Rufus Ewing thanks the UNWTO for highlighting the importance of tourism to the global economy and for bringing awareness of water to our planet’s and personal survival. He also noted, “The Turks and Caicos Islands is home to the world’s third largest barrier reef system and an abundance of marine life; the fabric of our entire industry is largely centered around water. Water is life, we must preserve it.”
Director of Tourism Mr. Ralph Higgs stated, “The theme Tourism & Water: Protecting Our Common Future is very fitting and truly speaks to the Turks and Caicos Islands as our main industry, and greatest revenue generator, is Tourism. Our ocean, reefs and marine life are our largest natural attributes, and perhaps are the main attractions for persons visiting the Turks and Caicos.”
Mr. Higgs also echo the sentiments of the chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the USVI Commissioner of Tourism, Beverly Nicholson-Doty as he stated, “Water is the most important contributor to human survival. Sometimes residents of the country take our water resource for granted as it seems so abundant, but this resource is not never ending or indestructible.”
The Director would like to urge citizens, tour operators, and visitors to be responsible and practice sustainable programs as they use the Turks and Caicos largest natural resource, so that it will remain valuable for generations to come.
Asylum Seekers at Top of Australian PM Trip to Indonesia
New Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has arrived in Indonesia Monday on a visit that will likely be dominated by his tough policy on asylum seekers.
Mr. Abbott began his visit in Jakarta by laying a wreath at a national cemetery honoring Indonesia's war heroes, hours before his scheduled meeting with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The meeting between the two leaders comes several days after at least 36 asylum seekers were killed when their boat sank in Indonesian waters.
The new Australian leader won national elections earlier this month on a "stop the boats" pledge to end the constant stream of asylum seekers sailing from Indonesia to Australia.
Under the new policy, the Australian navy has been ordered to prevent the boats from reaching shore, and turn them back around whenever possible. The policy has upset Jakarta, warning that it violates Indonesia's sovereignty.
Australia's government has been under domestic pressure to stop the influx of asylum seekers from countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Hundreds of people have drowned in recent years trying to make the dangerous journey to Australian territory.
Mr. Abbott is also hoping to use his first foreign trip as Australian prime minister to bolster trade relations between the Asia-Pacific neighbors. He will be accompanied by more than a dozen Australian business leaders.
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US Government on Verge of Shutdown
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to meet on Monday afternoon, allowing itself just hours to reach a compromise with the House of Representatives on a spending bill before a midnight deadline for a partial shutdown of the U.S. government.
Republican lawmakers are insisting that any measure either delay or defund President Barack Obama's signature health care law, intended to provide coverage for millions of uninsured Americans.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has promised that a spending bill passed by the House in the early hours of Saturday morning, which would delay key parts of the Affordable Healthcare Act, known as Obamacare, for one year, will not be approved.
The measure has highlighted the deep divisions between Republican and Democratic politicians.
Democrats say Obamacare has been duly passed and is now the law of the land. It gives low income individuals and people without health insurance the chance to buy a low-cost, federally subsidized policy so that families will not face financial ruin in the event of a serious illness.
Republicans say the program is confusing and not ready. They also say that the law hurts the economy by imposing more taxes and by forcing small businesses to provide coverage for their employees.
Obama has said he will not let the law be gutted.
If nothing is passed by both houses of Congress by midnight Monday, all but the most essential government services will start closing down. Tourists will find national parks and museums off limits while anyone needing a passport or help with taxes would have to wait. More than 1 million civil servants may not get paid during the shutdown.
Obama to Meet with Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House on Monday.
Iran is expected to be at the top of the discussion list for the two world leaders. President Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani recently had a 15-minute telephone conversation, ending a nearly 35-year diplomatic freeze.
Prime Minister Netanyahu will warn Obama that Iran's diplomatic "sweet talk" cannot be trusted and will urge the U.S. leader to continue to pressure Tehran to prevent it from making a nuclear bomb.
Obama is expected to be sympathetic about Israel's concerns, but will make clear his determination to test Rouhani's intentions.
Iran has long insisted its nuclear program is peaceful. The U.S. and many of its allies do not accept this, and have helped impose several rounds of sanctions that have battered Iran's economy.
Netanyahu is deeply concerned about eased tensions between Iran and the international community, saying Tehran is using talks to try to lessen the crippling sanctions and to buy more time to build a nuclear weapon.
Sir Bradley Wiggins wins silver in World Championships time trial
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Great Britain's Sir Bradley Wiggins missed out on a first road world title as Germany's Tony Martin took a third consecutive time trial gold with a commanding ride in Florence.
Wiggins, 33, overhauled Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara in the final third of the 57.9km course to win silver - as he did in the 2011 Championships.
But Martin had built a lead from the start and came in 46.09 seconds ahead.
"I knew it would be close but Tony was on a different level," said Wiggins.
I just aimed to be the quickest from A to B as possible. I had no idea until I finished and collapsed in the tent as to where I was.
"Performance manager Rod Ellingworth was telling me the checkpoints but, with all the noise in the last 20 minutes, I was oblivious to everything, and was just trying to get home.
"It is an honour to be on the podium with those two guys. It will be something to show the grandkids."
After his Giro d'Italia campaign faltered amid crashes and illness and fellow Briton Chris Froome supplanted him as Tour de France champion, Wiggins had hoped to crown a strong finish to the year before his return to track cycling next season.
The 33-year-old completed a commanding victory in the Tour of Britain on Sunday, but ultimately Martin's power and his experience of the Florence course, gained during Omega Pharma-QuickStep's team victory earlier in the event, proved too great to overhaul.
Wiggins had beaten Martin en route to time trial gold at London 2012, but, having recovered from the fractured scaphoid that disrupted his Olympic preparation, the German was always in command of the race.
Martin had a lead of 13 seconds on Cancellara through the first checkpoint at 24.1km and extended that advantage to 28 seconds by 42.3 km.
While Wiggins eventually overhauled Cancellara, Martin remained well out of reach and his jubilant team started celebrating as he entered the home straight.
Martin said: "To win a world championship is always special. To win it a third time in a row is even more special.
"To win it this way - I can't imagine a better race for me. I always knew I was able to win but to know, and to do it, is different."
Three-time British time trial champion Alex Dowsett had beaten Wiggins in the Giro d'Italia time trial, but had been well off the pace in the corresponding Tour of Britain stage last week, and struggled home in 41st.
The rest of the top five was completed by Wiggins' Team Sky colleague Vasili Kiryienka of Belarus and American Taylor Phinney.
British Olympic silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead will attempt to go one better in Saturday's women's road race, before Froome, supported by Wiggins, leads Britain's charge in the men's race on Sunday. Both are live on BBC television and online.
Time trial result:
1. Tony Martin (Ger) 1:05:36.65
2. Bradley Wiggins (GB) at 46 seconds
3. Fabian Cancellara (Swi) at 48"
4. Vasili Kiriyenka (Bel) at 1:26"
5. Taylor Phinney (USA) at 1:08"
Selected others:
13. Nicolas Roche (Ire) at 3:13"
41. Alex Dowsett (GB) at 5:47"
New Puma deal for Bolt
German kitmaker Puma announced yesterday that it was renewing its sponsorship deal with Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man.
The Jamaican, 27, has been with Puma since 2003, and last renewed what is considered to be the biggest sponsorship deal in athletics in 2010.
The new deal will see Puma working with Bolt into the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
"He will play a crucial role in our future product concepts, as well as brand communications leading towards the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and beyond," said Puma Chief Executive Bjoern Gulden.
In addition to its contract with Bolt, Puma has a long-standing commitment to Jamaican track and field.
The deal is a boost for Puma as it continues to take on bigger sportswear rivals adidas and Nike.
"Puma has been with me since the beginning. They recognised my talent at an early age and have supported me throughout, especially in the early years when I have some difficult times due to injury," said Bolt, who has won six Olympic gold and eight World Championships gold medals to date.
"Their work and commitment to Jamaica is always very important to me. I have always been very happy to be part of the Puma family. I am proud to represent them and delighted to continue with them for the years ago," added Bolt, whose time of 9.58 seconds in the 100 metres is the fastest run to date.
Bolt had earlier indicated he may retire after the 2016 Games, but recently said he may compete for a year after that.
There was no mention in the Puma announcement about any retirement plans.
Usain is Jamaica's greatest ambassador, says Gayle
Jamaica and West Indies top batsman Chris Gayle has showered praises on Usain Bolt saying that the sprinter is Jamaica's biggest ambassador on the global stage.
“Words cannot explain what he (Bolt) has done for Jamaica and the world. He has rewritten history,” Gayle said during an interview with Gulfnews.com on Wednesday.
The fastest man on the planet has established himself as legend by becoming the first male sprinter to retain the Olympic 100 and 200-metre gold, achieved in London last year.
Bolt also boasts the highest tally of sprint medals at the World Championships surpassing American Carl Lewis in quality.
“I am really happy for him. I have heard him speaking about how he trains etc, and hope youngsters can take a leaf out of him,” Gayle said.
“I hope he can go on to do bigger things. Everywhere you go, you hear people say Usain Bolt, Usain Bolt now. He has done wonders for Jamaica,” Gayle added.