Youth Empowerment Survey
The official launch of the Youth Empowerment Survey (YES) was held last night at Blue Haven Resort, in Providenciales.
The Hon. Premier Rufus Ewing, Minister of Health and the Minister of Education and Youth, Akierra Missick was in attendance to help launch YES.
Ministers say the survey is seeking the answers from Youth directly to guide and shape the policy development.
Chairperson and Natl Epidemiologist, Dr. Teresa Maitland led the Committee in the research.
As the Carpha conference continues Dr. Maitland and team are currently at the M&E Workshop taking place at the Alexandria now and later the Community Engagement Meeting taking place at the Beaches resort.
We’ll have an update for you on these in our next newscast.
NIB South Caicos Operations Relocation
Residents while few in numbers gathered in South Caicos this morning for the opening of the new NIB Office.
Members from NIB invited contributors and beneficiaries of the National Insurance Program to the office of the National Insurance Board which officially relocated from the Old District Commissioner’s Office to the Lewis Cox Building with effect from today Tuesday, June 21st.
Director for the NIB, Walter Gardiner told RTC earlier this morning that the move was to better accommodate our clientele, the NIB is pleased to advise that the office will now open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday; and until 4:00 p.m. on the last working day of each month.
Pensioners are invited to visit the new location to receive their pension cheques, enjoy a light lunch with refreshments, and meet the CEO / Director, Mr. Walter Gardiner and Deputy Director, Ms. Rhesa Cartwright.
RTC understands that the team are still in South Caicos and all are invited to come on down.
NIB takes on delinquent contributors
The Nation Insurance Board continues to seek after delinquent contributors who avoids paying in to the national scheme.
Matters were addressed in the Magistrates’ Court # 2 at Providenciales on Monday June 20th 2016, where defendant Wayne Hall of Ocean Vibes Water Sports was scheduled to appear in court on complaints for failing to pay NIS contributions. Additional charges were also levied on him as an employer and self-employed person in the amount of $61,064.76.
The matter was adjourned one month from today Friday July 22nd 2016.
Also in court was defendant Donte Williams of Seal Security Services who was scheduled to appear in the Providenciales Magistrate’s court on complaints for failing to pay contributions and additional charges as an employer. Williams owes the NIB a total of $16,244.44.
As a result of the defendant’s failure to appear, a bench warrant was issued by the court.
Hartwell Smith was the final defendant who appeared in court, to answer to a judgment summons in respect of an outstanding debt to the National Insurance Board. According to the NIB, Smith owes US $13,589.66.
Mr. Smith was represented by Attorney at Law Jerwina Taylor of Karam & Missick.
The matter was adjourned for tomorrow Wednesday June 22, 2016 @ 12:15pm for trial.
36 year old found guilty for False Imprisonment
In the Providenciales Supreme Court on (Monday 20th June 2016), 36 year old Sherrington McIntosh of Five Cays Providenciales was found guilty for False Imprisonment, Burglary and Common Assault.
The charges are in connection with a report that was made on Thursday 3rd December 2015 at 4am where the complainant contacted the station and reported that McIntosh was trying to burglarize her home.
When police arrived at the scene located in Kew Town, McIntosh who had already gained entrance into the house, slapped the complainant and held her and her 10 months old daughter hostage while making threats to burn the house down with a gas tank and matches in his possession.
After several hours of negotiation with officers, he agreed to come out of the house and free the victims. He was immediately arrested and later charged for the offences mentioned.
He is currently remanded and will be sentenced on Friday 29th July 2016.
Lifeless body found over the weekend has been identified
Investigators of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a black Haitian National male who was found earlier on (Saturday 18th June 2016).
RTC News has now learned from the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands police force that the body of that male who was found dead in the Kew Town area has been identified to be Jeanisland Michael Monhomme, 29 year old, of Kew Town.
What our newsroom was told is that around 5: 48am, mobile officers were patrolling the Kew Town area when upon reaching the public Park they found the lifeless body of Monhomme on the ground. He was dressed in a White T-shirt, black track pants with white stripes and white sneakers.
Investigators also added that they were aware that there was an event going on in the same park where many persons were gathered.
Investigators are now treating this as a murder and an update will be provided later this week to confirm the cause of death following an autopsy.
The RTCIPF is appealing to anyone who may have any information pertaining to this murder to please contact the police or crime stoppers.
LIVERPOOL DEFEATED BY SEVILLA IN EUROPA LEAGUE
Liverpool suffered a dramatic second-half collapse as Sevilla claimed the Europa League for the third season in succession with a superb comeback.
Jurgen Klopp's side looked on course to secure the prize of Champions League football - on offer to the winners of the competition - when Daniel Sturridge's magnificent strike with the outside of his left foot gave them the interval lead.
The good work was wrecked in the first 17 seconds of the second half when Kevin Gameiro turned in Mariano Ferreira's cross to put Sevilla level.
Liverpool, who were denied a clear first-half penalty when Sevilla's Daniel Carrico clearly handled as Roberto Firmino tried to weave past him, never recovered.
Coke's fine 64th-minute finish confirmed Sevilla's superiority and he added a contentious third from close range, which was initially disallowed but was then given as Liverpool slumped to their second final defeat this season after losing to Manchester City in the Capital One Cup.
Liverpool captain James Milner: "We never started in the second half and it is devastating. We didn't show anywhere near our ability and that is the biggest disappointment.
"We were ready, we made sure we said the right things at half-time. We gave a sloppy goal away and never got back into the game.
"The lineman's flag went up for the third goal but the referee gave it the other way. It is nothing to do with the referee, it is about us. We didn't do it on the night that mattered.
Rory McIlroy out to improve poor Irish Open record at K Club
Rory McIlroy is confident he can improve on his poor record in the Irish Open when he competes at this week's event at the K Club in County Kildare.
World number three McIlroy has missed the cut at his home event for the last three years and has recorded just two top-10 finishes in nine attempts.
"My performances haven't been what I'd want but it's a tournament I would love to win one day," said the 27-year-old.
"I feel like my game is in good enough shape to do that."
The Northern Irishman, who is tournament host for the second year, recorded his best result in 2008, when he finished seventh in his first full year as a professional.
Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia agrees £60m deal
Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia has agreed to buy relegated Aston Villa for £60m.
The deal, which is subject to Football League approval, would see Xia take 100% ownership and become chairman.
American billionaire Randy Lerner, who bought Villa in 2006 for £62.2m, put the club up for sale in 2014.
A club statement said Lerner "sought the right owner to take care of the club and restore fortunes" and believes Xia is an "excellent choice".
The Midlands club's new manager - likely to be Nigel Pearson or Roberto di Matteo - will be announced shortly.
Xia needs to pass the relevant owners' and directors' test, and provide proof of finance before formally completing his takeover.
Women's Football Day
All 41 of CONCACAF's Member Association will be celebrating and participating in its upcoming second annual Women's Football Day ("WFD") on Saturday, March 21, 2016 with all events kicking off at 11:00am. Each Member Association will participate in various activities such as grassroots festivals, matches and/or skill challenges.
The Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association ("TCIFA") will celebrate WFD by way of a 5 aside tournament at the TCIFA's National Academy. This tournament is open and free to all females and bears no age or experience restrictions.
"CONCACAF has created the Women’s Football Day as a unique initiative to encourage greater participation from women of all ages in the game, while showing how sport can have a positive impact on education, health, and development,” said CONCACAF Acting General Secretary Ted Howard. “We are convinced that there is an enormous growth potential within our region and we need to continue demonstrating that the sport offers significant opportunities to empower women beyond the pitch.”
UNICEF has committed to join in the celebration of Women's Football Day by way of promoting messages on social networks to assist with heightening the awareness of sports and gender equality.
Candia Ewing, General Secretary of TCIFA, stated "the Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association is committed to ensuring that girls and women have equal opportunities as boys and men within our programme. We believe that on-field opportunities such as national team players, coaches and game officials together with off-field field opportunities such as mentors, administrators, executive directors, etc. are open to all regardless of gender. We are also happy to say that both CONCACAF and FIFA share in the gender equality vision.
All football fans and participants are encouraged to use the following hashtags when promoting the WFD on social media: #WFD and/or #CONCACAFWFD.
PABA Semi Finals
PABA semi finals continue this weekend as the five cays knights and the police badgers look to close out their opponents and move on To the PABA finals.
The 3 time defending champs gt stallions face an uphill task after being down 0-2 and must win 3 games if they will make it to the finals. The south Caicos harbor BALLERS face the same dilemma as they face the handcuffs of the Police badgers.
Scores from last Saturday night game saw the knights defeating the stallions 97-80. Mike Cumberland returned to the Knights lineup after missing game 1 to score 22 pts 7 Rebs 6 assist. 3 stls. Melvin Elsie assisted him with 20 pts. 3 Rebs 3 assists 3 steal. Clifton Jean was the most productive stallions player with 22 pts 4 Rebs.
In game 2 south Caicos suffered another setback when they surrendered to the Police 98-74. Jonathon Paul was the highpoint man for the harbor BALLERS with 15 pts. 6 Rebs. Keeli penn chipped in with 14 pts. 7 Rebs.
Scoring was balanced among the badgers with Saundro Germain leading the way with 27 pts 16 Rebs. Peterson SYLVAIN. 22 pts.
Dwaine Simnons 17 pts. 6 Rebs. Kjana Doughty 15 pts 7 Rebs. And Jakie been 15 pts 8 Rebs.
Will there be a game four or will the mighty stallions be tamed by the giants of the mighty five cays knights and will the harbor BALLERS remain at port under the tight security of the police badgers or escape on the high seas of a much needed victory or seek bail to play another game?
Come out on Friday night as we seek answers to these pressing questions in the PABA semi finals!