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‘CLOSE GRAND TURK HOSPITAL’

Clinical report makes recommendation to Government

HIGH SPEED CHASE END IN CRASH One police cruiser has been completely written off, while another was dented after police engaged two suspects in an approximately 10-mile high chased played out from Northwest Point to Leeward Highway in the vicinity of the Courtyard Plaza. The car the suspects were travelling was also totaled. The two men, one of whom known to the police as being an ex-convict, were apprehended. One of them sustained head and shoulder injuries, while the other bore no physical harms. But Emergency Medical Technicians who visited the scene took the pair of handcuffed men to the Cheshire Hall Medical centre. In photo, one of the injured suspects is seen on the ground nestled between the damaged getaway car on the right and the smashed up police cruiser, while officers comb the scene officials in TCIG and in the office of Governor Peter Beckingham are keeping it extremely close to their clinical report into the operations chest. The cost of the report also has of the two hospitals in the Turks not been disclosed, The website of Hardes and and Caicos Islands has recommended, among other things, the closure of the Associates confirms that TCIG is hospital in Grand Turk. one of its clients, saying that at the The report, which was done by a International level H&A has been company called Hardes and Associates, involved in demand analysis in the has been submitted to Premier Hon. UK, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, Dr. Rufus Ewing who is also Minister Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Saudi of Health, and also to InterHealth Arabia, Turks and Caicos Islands Canada the company that manages and the United Arab Emirates. The and operates the two state-of-the- business has now been in operation for art hospitals in the island-capital of over 20 years and has grown into the Grand Turk and Providenciales. leading hospital demand modelling The document essentially indicates company in Australia.

When contacted, Premier Hon. that the Grand Turk Hospital is underutilised and that is does not provide Dr. Rufus Ewing, who indicated that has seen the report, told The SUN value for money.

The SUN can confirm that the that he would not be able to comment strongly-worded report contains on its content at this time since it has several controversial findings and not presented to Cabinet.

“I can’t comment on that at the recommendations that will likely send shock waves across the medical and moment because I have not read the political landscape of the Turks and report in full and the report has not even been presented to the Cabinet as Caicos Islands.

The report is so serious that yet either, so it is only after I read it

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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and it is being presented to Cabinet recent as today. In response to an that I can be able to make a comment,” email sent to H.E the Governor, His Excellency has confirmed in an official the Premier said.

Takara Bain, the public relations email dated March 4th, 2015 that he officer for InterHealth Canada TCI, was not in receipt of the Resolution said: “Jill Magri (CEO of InterHealth passed in the House of Assembly.

The Motion carried by a Canada TCI) acknowledges that the ministry of health and human majority contained a Resolution that services has proivided TCI Hospital stated that “this Honorable House with a full copy of the Clinical Audit recommends to the Governor that a Report. We have been asked to respect thorough investigation be carried out the confidentiality of the report at this into the pre operating costs including time. TCI Hospital wishes to state, but not limited to the construction however, that it is extremely pleased costs and the operation of this contract.” with the findings articulated.”

The PDM Leader stated: Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson recently “The costs of and access to healthcare issued a press release saying that together with the level of care remains the People’s Democratic Movement a major concern to the people of this (PDM) is “upset over the health care country. Whilst this Motion seeks a investigations delay”. full scrutiny into the arrangements She noted that on January governing the pre and post operation 27, 2015 a Motion was passed in the costs which continues to take a chunk House of Assembly with clear support out of Government’s finances, the from members of the Opposition and care of patients is equally important. the Governor’s Appointed Members. We continue to encourage persons to Since that time, she said, the PDM document and report their experiences has written seeking a copy of the to the proper authorities.”

Resolution sent to the Governor as

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Pay increases for civil servants

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor The majority of the more than 1,700 public sector workers should see increases in their paychecks beginning in May as government’s $9 million pay grade system goes into effect.

All salary adjustments under the review attracted double digit hikes.

Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing and Deputy Governor Hon. Anya Williams – Head of the Civil Service - made the official announcement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

The regarding exercise seeks to compensate persons adequately for the jobs that they do, and for their responsibilities and qualifications.

There was a 15 percent pay hike across the board in 2006, but the deputy governor said that the increase, although benefited everyone in the sector, still did not address several existing anomalies, because some persons were generally not in the right grades.

Deputy Governor Williams said that a pay-grading advisor, assisted by a committee made up of every ministry across government and members of the Civil Service Association, carried out the review. She said that initially recommendation to have two pay scales – one for civil servants and another for the police.

But since the teaching profession is the key sector, and where there is a general need in terms of attracting locals and retaining persons, the decision was taken to have a third scale specifically for educators.

The premier pointed out that the pay grade review was not an across the board pay increase but rather, a focused on front line, technical and professional roles that have a combination of responsibility and qualifications and competences, adding that it is a restructuring and regarding of the salary scale.

Under the method, no one was made worse off, according to the premier. He said that the regarding also comes with a great deal of opportunities such as training, housing and other allowances.

Teachers and police officers are among those to benefit the most from the exercise.

They said that the move is not only to retaining and rewarding public sector workers who have the skills needed by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, but also to make payment commensurate with the respective qualifications.

Trained teachers will see their annual salary jump from 25,200.00 to $31,260.00 – a 24 percent increase; graduate teachers should see their yearly income climb from $27,840.00 to 35,050.00 – 26 percent increase.

The salary for heads of department will increase from 29,040.00 to

Deputy Governor Hon. Anya Williams and Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing $35,050.00 – a 21 increase; vice principals for primary schools should see an increase from $25,200.00 to $42,060.00 – a whopping 67 percent increase; while their secondary schools counterparts should see a 44 percent increase, with salaries to increase from 29,160.00 to $42,060.00.

Primary school principals are to get a 57 percent increase, seeing their salary increasing from $29,160.00 to $45,850.00. Secondary school principals are to see their salary increase to $45,850.00, up from $32,520.00 and representing a 41 jump.

Health care workers are also to see increase in their paychecks. Client Care Assistants or Geriatric Aides will see their salary jump from $16,200.00 to $21,400.00 or a 32 percent increase.

The salary for clinical nurses is to increase from $22,140.00 to $26,000.00 or a 17 increase.

Community Mental Health Nurses are to see 29 percent jump in the annual salary spiraling from $25,200.00 to $32,600.00. Dental nurses’ salary is to increase from $22,140.00 to $32,600.00 or 47 percent. Medical officers’ salary should increase from $38,880.00 to $49,900.00 or 28 percent.

Persons categorized as “Front Line Staff”, should also see an increase in their pay. Conservation Officers are to see their pay jump from $21,000.00 to $26,000.00 or 24 percent. Customs officers’ salary is to increase from $21,000.00 to $26,000.00 or 24 percent.

Fire officers should get a 60 percent increase when their being raised from $16,200.00 to $26,000.00. Immigration Officers should see a 24 percent increase in their salary, jumping from $21,000.00 to $26,000.00, the same as prison officers.

Police Constables’ salary is to jump from $19,371.00 to $25,000.00, representing a 29 increase. Sergeants

are to see their salary move $28,587.00 on board additional categories of to $34,000.00 or 19 percent. Inspectors’ individuals and done staffing levels into salary is to increase from $31,604.00 to the system as originally anticipated in $38,800.00 or 23 percent.

2013, when it was first implemented,” Assistant superintendents the premier said. are to see their pay moving from Deputy Governor Williams, who $37,187.00 to $43,600.00 or 17 percent. has responsibility for 1,509 of the Superintendents’ pay is to remove from 1,784 civil servants (the remainder are $41,577.00 to $49,150.00 or 18 percent. police officer for which His Excellency “This is a regarding and impacting Governor Peter Beckingham has civil servants across the board. It was authority) said that the pay grading not an exercise to increase the salary, review forms part of bringing more it was an exercise to put persons in the positive change in the civil service. right pay bracket; to correct a number “We hope that by reviewing the of anomalies that existed within the salary structure in government, which civil servants, and in so doing, we were will bring more consistency across pay able to achieve equity and fairness in across government that will in turn remuneration of civil servants,” the translate for us into better service premier said. delivery and productivity across Premier Ewing explained that government,” she said. government carried out the initial Education continues to be the assessment in 2013 with the intention civil service’s largest employer with to act then, but because of financial 384, followed by the police with 275, constraints, was not able to do so. He with another 575 spread across the said that at the time, $6 million was Finance Ministry, Health Ministry, considered to bankroll the programme, Immigration and the Ministry of Home but since government has expanded Affairs. the categories, the figure was pumped “We are targeting those sectors up to $9 million. because those are the sectors where, “The initial assessment was not only it is our largest employment done in 2013 by a committee that group, but those are the persons that was established for the pay and grade carryout most of our service delivery review, and at the time the total aspects in government. The civil amount was $6 million that would service hasn’t had a pay increase since have been required to fully implement 2006, so it is nine years since we have phase two of the pay and grade review. had a pay increase.

“We were unable to implement “This move will allow the TCI it in 2013, and we were unable to public service to become an even more implement it in 2014 because of the attractive career option and will help to financial challenges. Now that the put the TCI on par with other regions,” economy of the Turks and Caicos added Anya Williams. is doing better we are now able to The government said that local implement that phase two of the whole public sector pay has been lagging restructuring of the civil service. behind rates in other UK Overseas “In this phase two, it consumes Territories and that it is only fitting to $9 million as opposed to the original address the issue now that the economy $6 million, as we have broadened the can afford to so do. categories of individuals and taken

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Sean Brathwaite Managing Director Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Limited Scotiabank is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Brathwaite to the position of Managing Director of Scotiabank in the Turks & Caicos Islands. In his new role, Sean will be responsible for the Bank’s local business strategy and business goals in alignment with International Banking and Scotiabank’s corporate strategies.

Sean most recently completed an assignment with Global Risk Management as an International Associate prior to which Sean spent fifteen months on a senior management developmental assignment with the Corporate, Commercial & Offshore Banking unit in Barbados.

Sean joined the Bank in 1981 in The Bahamas and has held progressively senior positions, both inside and outside of The Bahamas, including regional retail assignments with International Banking and in various countries throughout the Caribbean including Barbados, St. Lucia and the United States Virgin Islands. Before leaving The Bahamas in 2012, Sean held the position of Director of Retail Banking.

Sean holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from The University of The West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados, as well as a Certificate of Executive Management from the Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, Canada.

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Police vehicle damaged in high-speed chase of robbery suspects

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor Two suspected crooks were up to press time nursing injuries at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre after the driver of a getaway car rammed into a police cruiser attempting to block their path along the Leeward Highway in Providenciales following a mid-afternoon high-speed chase.

Both the police cruiser and the getaway car sustained severe frontal damage, rendering them totaled. The incident took place in the vicinity of the Courtyard Plaza and Central Square.

Police sources said that at least one of the men is known to police officers.

Police spokesman, Special Constable Audley Astwood, who addressed reporters at the scene, said that the chase started from the location of Northwest Point, an estimated 15 miles from the collision with the police cruiser.

He said the initial interaction between the police and the vehicle was routine, but ended up being a dangerous liaison.

“Police were on mobile patrol, they observed a vehicle and they decided that they wanted to stop this vehicle that they were trailing for some time that left the Northwest Point area. Police put on

their sirens and flashing lights; the vehicle refused to stop,” Astwood said, noting that a chase ensued as a result.

“A pursuit began and during that pursuit, it is alleged that the driver hit at least one vehicle coming up here along this stretch of the Leeward Highway. Other units joined in, and one of the vehicles attempted to block the path of the persons, to slow them down, and we now find ourselves in a situation where we are now,” Astwood said.

One of the men was seen bleeding profusely from his head and upper arm area, resulting in personnel from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) having to patch him up on the scene before carting them off for further medical care. The other man bore no visible injuries, but he too, was carried away on a gurney.

The incident created traffic pile up for more than two miles each way along the Leeward Highway.

And while some police tended to that situation, others were attending to at least two other accidents farther down the highway that the men allegedly left in their wake in the escape bid.

An investigator who knew one of the men well enough, was heard saying: “Why (he) didn’t just stop when he saw the two police cars blocking the road,

man? He didn’t have to plough into the police vehicle like that, man. You know how much we struggled to get them new vehicles, man, and now he just senselessly write-off one of them.”

The crash site also became an active crime scene, as Scenes of Crime officers were seen removing a number of items from the suspects’ car.

A police source told The SUN that one of the men, in the past, was arrested for robbing tourists in the Northwest Point area, and in recent time there have been more reports of tourists being robbed, hence the police maintaining a visible presence in that section of Providenciales.

An onlooker at the scene, though expressed regret that a police vehicle was damaged, expressed that he was happy that the incident occurred, arguing that it is a demonstration as to how far criminals would go while on their rampage.

He said the incident should serve as a wakeup call to the authorities on the discipline that takes place in our society. He said that educators and crime fighters must feel that they have the scope and flexibility to tackle such problems head on when they see them, instead of feeling threatened that they would either lose their jobs or face stringent disciplinary measures when they seek to remedy certain situations.

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HAB MANAGEMENT LIMITED HAB Management Limited is seeking applicants for the following position:

PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANTS Job Description Candidates will be responsible to clean assigned public and back of the house areas.

Requirements Should have four years or more experience in the Housekeeping Department of a Hotel. Must have knowledge of proper cleaning techniques. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Should be able to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Must be able to read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Good presentation and a pleasant, friendly personality required. The salary for this position is $14,300.00 per annum.

Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by March 30, 2015 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Funtastic Tours Company Limited is seeking to fill the following posts: •Tour Operators •Dispatchers •Labourers •Mechanics Tour Operators must hold a valid Driver’s License with at least four (4) years experience driving quad bikes and All-Terrain Vehicles. Persons must be well versed in the history of the islands.

Dispatchers and Operators must have a good command of English, French and Spanish. Mechanics must have at least five (5) years experience specific to repairing All-Terrain Vehicles and quad bikes. Remuneration package would be discussed at the interview process. All applicants should submit their resumes to Funtastic Tours Company Ltd at funtastic.tours@yahoo.com

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PDM positive of Hon. Sean Astwood’s full recovery

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor The Peoples Democratic Party is upbeat that its deputy leader and Member of Parliament for the Five Constituency Hon. Sean Astwood will make a full recovery after he was airlifted to The Bahamas for medical treatment for unconfirmed ailments.

The PDM deputy leader was immediately rushed to the Intensive Care Unit on arrival at the Doctors Hospital in The Bahamas on February 28, 2015. His family has not made his medical condition public.

Since his hospitalization, a number of persons have expressed optimism that Astwood would make a full recovery. A prayer vigil was also held at the Paradise Baptist Church in his constituency, where many persons prayed for him.

It understood that this past week, Astwood was released from the ICU and is said to have been responding satisfactorily.

The SUN spoke with Leader of the Opposition Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson, to update the public on the latest condition of her deputy. She was positive on the latest news on his progress although there is no indication as to when he might return to the TCI. “He was released from ICU, so we

Hon. Sean Astwood are happy about that. He is progressing nicely and we are looking for a full recovery,” the PDM leader said. “They are still monitoring him closely, but we don’t have any word yet as to when he will be coming home, but he has passed the worst. He is stable, he is responding and everything, so we just want him to at least wait on the doctors, and once he completes the procedure and have a clean bill of health he will be home.”

Cartwright Robinson said that she journeyed to the Doctors Hospital to visit Astwood, followed by other party operatives, all of whom are monitoring his progress.

“I traveled over (to The Bahamas) and another member of our team has traveled over today (Wednesday,

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Turks and Caicos Islands Is inviting suitable applications for the following position: ACCOUNTANT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Primary Responsibilities: •Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

•Documents financial transactions by entering account information •Maintains financial security by following internal controls •Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential •Reconciliation of bank accounts •Verify accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records •Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, account payable).

•Supports budget/forecasting activities •Work with Financial Controller to ensure a clean and timely yearend audit •Responsible for preparation and processing of bi-weekly and monthly payroll •Maintain the fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules; ensure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.

•Prepare labels and maintain files as needed within the department •Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures •Perform the processing of accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed asset depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements •Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload in order to meet deadlines •Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills •Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and good record keeping •Must be able to demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends.

•Must have knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs.

•Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and 1-2 years accounting experience.

Please Submit Applications to: pstewart@ports.tc Submissions to be no later than 20th March 2015 Belongers need only apply.

March 11, 2015) and supporting family members are there with him, and we have no reason to believe that he would not be back in full swing in short order,” she said.

Cartwright Robinson told The SUN that Astwood’s absence from the current scheme of things in the Turks and Caicos Islands has left a wide chasm.

“It was a tough period but we got through and we are looking to do what we have to do under the circumstances.

We are managing and we have been keeping in touch with his constituency and keeping them aware of what’s going on,” she further noted.

In the meantime, Cartwright Robinson thanked especially those who expressed good wishes to the deputy leader, saying that the Five Cays vigil was an excellent initiative.

“I thought it was an excellent gesture. One of the organizers called and asked me if I think it was a good gesture, and I thought it was. I was also impressed with the turnout; it certainly showed the support to his family, and so, we are really appreciative of what happened on his behalf. That turnout did not see only residents from Five Cays proper but also Chalk Sound, so the entire constituency was represented. We were also grateful for the comments from the governor for his comments,” she said.

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Butler/Assistant Property Manager: Qualifications and Experience: ➢Certifications in tourism, food and beverage and tour services ➢Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in tourism and provision of tours ➢Proven and unblemished track record of employment ➢High professional and ethical standards with a positive attitude toward work ➢Trustworthy and reliable disposition ➢Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English ➢Ability to speak and write a second language a plus (preferably French) ➢Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills ➢Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point ➢Proficient in the use of the Internet, Sabre and Apollo ➢Clean criminal record

Responsibilities include: ➢To coordinate all activities of high-end guests at a private villa, including the preparation of meals ordered to specifications for vegans, gluten free dieters and other gourmet standards ➢Prepare orders for the procurement of a variety of foods, wines, and other condiments for the villa’s guests ➢To organize and accompany guests on tours of the country and at local functions ➢To maintain a comfortable and wholesome living environment at the villa and to ensure that at all times the villa is kept in a pristine and tidy state ➢Assisting in the production of monthly and annual financial statements/records for review by owners ➢Must be able to work on weekends and holidays and on call 24/7 ➢Ability to converse in both English and French a major plus Applications together with accompanying CV and certified copies of professional qualifications, etc. may be addressed to: The Manager Westside Investments Ltd Salt Mills P.O Box 608 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Office No. 649-941-3445 Fax No. 649-941-3446

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John Masters from Australia is new DPP The new Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), chosen to replace Canadian Jo-Ann Meloche, will come from Australia.

The Governor’s Office revealed on Wednesday that John Masters has landed the job from a field of 11 candidates, including two applicants from the local DPP’s office – Acting DPP Angela Brooks and senior prosecutor Leonard Franklyn.

The Governor’s Office said that Masters is to take up the position on April 27. Meloche vacated the position in early February after opting not to renew her contract.

Masters has been listed as a qualified barrister with 27 year’s experience, working in the UK, Australia and the Cayman Islands.

Responding to Master’s appointment, Governor Beckingham, who approved his appointment said

John Masters that his skills should bolster the DPP’s office.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of John Masters to this

important post. “He brings with him Swann & Swann Attorneys at Law. a wealth of experience, and I hope Masters has been a Crown Advocate his skills will enhance the work of (Barrister) for the Crown Prosecution the prosecutions department within Service of England and Wales, where he the overall criminal justice system,” was a training mentor and a National Governor Beckingham was quoted as Champion of Proceeds of Crimes saying. for Cambridgeshire and the Fraud Speaking about his appointment, Prosecution Service. He has worked as Mr Masters said: “I am extremely Senior Crown Counsel (International proud and honoured to be entrusted Cooperation) in the Cayman Islands, with such an important role and look where his duties included carrying forward to serving the people of the a domestic prosecution case load Turks and Caicos Islands as their whilst also dealing with International Director of Public Prosecutions.”

Cooperation and prosecuting financial The Governor’s Office said that crime. He is also a recognized the DPP role was advertised locally, international expert in Anti-Money regionally and internationally, saying Laundering Strategy and Prosecutions, that it attracted 11 applicants. It said and is published in the area. He that five candidates were shortlisted has a Bachelor of Laws (Australian for interview by a panel that included National University,) Master of Laws Governor Beckingham, Attorney (University of Canberra) and Master of General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite- Philosophy in Criminology (University Knowles, and Wendall Swann from of Cambridge.)

CARIFTA team was announced at the Fishing and Golf Tournament The 2015 CARIFTA team was announced at the Fishing and Golf Tournament at Tiki Hut on Thursday, March 12th.

The names are: Courtney Missick(Under-20/ Male JC/Jamaica) Wadly Jean (Under-20/ Male HJRH), Dacliche Clervil (Under-20/ Male HJRH), Darly Francois (Under-20/ Male TCIPS), Woodens Corvil (Under-20/ Male RGHS), Ken Reyes (Under-18/Male JC/Jamaica), Colby Jennings (Under-18/ Male CHHS), Jevoy Knight (Under-18/Male CHHS), Wilkinson Fenelus (Under-18/Male CHHS), Keshawn Lightbourne (Under-18/ Male HJRH), Khambrel Caley (Under-18/ Male WMHS), Malik Higgs (Under-18/Male

HJRH), Akia Guerrier (Under-18/Female BWIC), Sanadia Forbes (Under-18/Female BWIC), Helcyann Sauver (Under-18/Female RGHS), Myonique Prospere (Under-18/ Female CHHS) and Lastly Daria Coakley (Under-18/Female CHHS).

Team officials include Randy Ford (Head Coach) Alvirto Smith (Asst. Coach) Thelma Vanalstine (Team Manager/Chaperone), Edith Skippings (President TCAAA) and Ferguson Williams (Tech. Official/Working the Games).

This year’s CARIFTA Games are scheduled to be held in St. Kitts over the Edith Skippings (President TCAAA)& Randy Ford (Head Coach) and eight (8) members Easter weekend. of the carifta team from Provo

BARTENDER SUPERVISOR HAB Management Limited is seeking an extroverted, bright, dynamic Bartender Supervisor to assist with the supervision of our restaurant bar.

Main Duties •Assist restaurant management with daily bar operations.

•Communicate to management all matters relating to the bar.

•Maintain control of consumption of beverage supplies and beverage stocks and ordering.

•Uses a hands-on approach working directly with the bar staff during busy hours, as well as providing coverage during meal hours using complete knowledge of bartending and wine service techniques.

•Assist with the training, scheduling and supervising of staff.

•Preparing daily bar reports as needed.

•Must be a customer service advocate, maintaining a high level of customer service standards.

Requirements •Must have 5 -7 years experience preferably in hotel food and beverage industry.

•Must have a strong working knowledge of the bar, dining room procedures, policies and EPOS system.

•Strong organizational skills required.

•Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

•Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.

•Excellent people skills in order to communicate well with guests and staff.

Salary for this position is $14,300.00 per annum, commensurate with experience, training and education. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by March 30, 2015 at ronnie@habgroup.com or fax 649-946-5191. Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.

HAB LIMITED HAB Limited is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following position. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

RESORT FINANCE MANAGER Job Description •Responsible for all aspects of Resort and Strata Corporation accounting up to production of Trial Balance.

•All Balance Sheet reconciliations, including bank, credit card accounts and supplier statements.

•Reconciliation of Sales Reports and Accounts Receivable and supervision of Accounts Payable processing and Payroll.

•Reconciliation and preparation of bank deposits.

•Payment of purchase invoices and raising of cheques as applicable.

•Preparation of Strata invoices/statements and corresponding with owners regarding statement queries.

•Preparation and processing of weekly/monthly payroll and Social Security returns •Preparation and processing of monthly Accommodation Tax returns •Preparation and processing of monthly Service Charge payments

Requirements •Should have at least (ten) 10 years experience in an Accounts Office.

•Must hold a minimum of a Degree in Accountancy.

•Must be proficient in MS Office application and Quickbooks.

•Must have a good understanding of Accounting Procedures.

•Work with minimal supervision.

The salary range for this position is $30,000 - $41,000.00 per annum, commensurate with experience, training and education. Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by March 30, 2015 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Position is available immediately. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.

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Freemasons hope to complete Provo temple by 2017

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor The Masonic Temple in Providenciales, for which a foundation stone was laid from 11 years ago, is expected to be completed by 2017.

James R. Bain, District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands (English Constitution) expressed the hope while on Providenciales to attend the lodge’s Annual Communication or annual general meeting, which was held in the TCI this year.

He said that since Freemasonry is on the rapid rise in the Turks and there is a greater urge to construct the temple.

“Freemasonry in Provo is growing rapidly. We hope to see the temple built, which we had a foundation stone laying in 2004. We hope to see the temple built hopefully by 2017, we can have a dedication ceremony and a cornerstone laying ceremony at that particular time,” Bain said.

A temple has already been established in Grand Turk, which is said to be the second oldest in the region.

Bain said that the lodge can provide a great deal of development for the country’s young men, who want to advance their lives and become worthwhile contributors to society.

Freemasons from The Bahamas are pictured at the Providenciales International Airport shortly after arriving for the District Grand Lodge of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands Annual Communication.

“I believe that we are offering something for young men who want to improve and become a member of our fraternity for their development and for the development of this island,” Bain added.

Bain explained that the reason of the gathering is to discuss the future of the organizations and to make the necessary appointments to serve for the next year.

“The purpose of our meeting is an annual communications in which the district grand lodge has a meeting with all of the lodges, from Turks and Caicos, which is Grand Turk and Providenciales, Nassau, Freeport and Abaco.

“It is an annual assembly, which we discuss the affairs of the district grand lodge, we make appointments to office, and I give a general report of the state of affairs of the district. “We will also receive statistical reports, growth development and the overall future and vision of where we will go in 2016 and 2017,” Bean explained.

The weekend event was graced by the presence of the district grand master for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Walter Scott and Visiting Grand Master for the Bahamas Charles Johnson. Johnson, a member of the Scottish Constitution was among the group that arrived with Bain on Thursday. About 20 members from

the Bahamas flew into the country to attend the event.

He told the media at the Providenciales Airport that he was basically in the country to support his English Constitution brothers.

“I am really here to support the Annual English Communication. They support us in our communications and I am here in support of them. It is really a pleasure for me to be in Turks and to participate in all the activities planned by the English Constitution over the weekend,” Johnson said.

Freemasonry, which one of the world’s oldest fraternal societies, is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values.

NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

FLIGHT SUPPORT LTD IS SEEKING:

Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

2 RAMP ATTENDANTS •Over 5 years experience in maneuvering heavy duty equipment e.g. (pushing and towing aircraft).

•Experience in general handling of general aviation, narrow body and wide body aircraft.

•British Airways, JAR OPS, Supervisor Aircraft loading qualified.

•US Airways fleet service door opening trainer.

•Awareness Certification of acceptance/refusal of hazardous material as per IATA regulations.

•Comprehensive knowledge in the operation of all Ground Service •Equipment (GSE).

Salary commensurate with experience.

1.Parcel 60002/139 Northwest and North Central, Providenciales. Single storey Priton home in Phase two with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/dining room, kitchen and laundry room on approx. 0.40 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Lavardo Enkomo Garland 2.Parcel 60804/45 The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales. Single storey with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living/dining area, kitchen and laundry room on approx. 0.40 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Janet Leann Smith 3.Parcel 60715/191 Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill, Providenciales. Single storey situated on Butterfly Close with two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, living/dining area, laundry on approx. 0.56 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Vienna Rose Thomas 4.Parcel 60505/90 Blue Hills and Stamers Run, Providenciales. Single storey with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom attached to a two storey block comprising two one bedroom apartments, each with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom on 0.20 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Daudane Ivis Taylor 5.Parcel 60503/64 Blue Hills and Stamers, Run, Providenciales. Single storey with living/dining room, kitchen, seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and a laundry room on 0.35 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Cecily Elaine Ewing 6.Parcel 61113/255 Long Bay Hills, Providenciales. One and a half storey detached property with main floor consisting of living/dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, powder room and laundry room. Second floor consist of two bedrooms and two bathrooms on 0.73 acre.

Registered Proprietor: Tamara Turesia Taylor-Quant The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 27th day of March 2015.

A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

3 BAGGAGE HANDLERS •Over 5 years experience in baggage handling.

•Over 5 years experience in maneuvering heavy duty equipment.

•Experience in general handling of General Aviation.

•British Airways, JAR OPS, aircraft loading qualified.

•Comprehensive knowledge in the operation of Ground Service Equipment (GSE).

Salary commensurate with experience.

1 RAMP SUPERVISOR •Over 5 years experience in Ramp Supervising.

•Over 5 years experience in maneuvering heavy duty equipment e.g.(pushing and towing aircraft).

•Experience in general handling of General Aviation. Narrow body and wide body aircraft.

•British Airways, JAR OPS, Supervisor Aircraft loading qualified.

•US Airways fleet service door opening trainer.

•Awareness certification of acceptance/refusal of hazardous material as per IATA regulations.

•Comprehensive knowledge in the operation of all Ground Service Equipment (GSE).

•Excellent supervisory, organizational and management skills Salary commensurate with experience.

Positions 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, late nights, weekends and holidays. ➢ Clean police record ➢ Able to work under pressure

Belongers need only apply.

Interested person should apply to HR@intercaribbean.com or via fax to HR Department .

No phone calls please. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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UNEMPLOYMENT BELIEVED TO BE AT CRITICAL LEVELS

The PDM remains surprised at the statement contained in the Premier’s Release issued recently in which he stated that unemployment has gone down since his coming to Office. We have called on the Premier publicly to provide the information on which he based his statement. We are still awaiting the public release of these statistics. The PDM believes that this statement cannot be supported with any information and that the Premier should realistically address this critical issue.

Unemployment remains one of the most important issues facing this country and whilst the Government boasts of its surplus and the healthy state of the country’s economy, we are convinced that the air of excitement that this Government is trying to create shows that it is indeed out of touch with reality of how its people are living.

The landscape of employment in these Islands show that each year we add hundreds of graduates to the already long list of unemployed and with the decrease in scholarship funding under this Government, many who will normally be in College or some other Institutions of Higher Learning are unable to. We also see the increase in offenders completing their custodial sentences and being rejected by employers. There are also many unskilled and skilled workers who are also rejected in favor of cheaper imported labour. And there remains the growing class of those who return home from School and/or graduate from the College here and are unable to obtain employment. We are and remain convinced that the unemployment in this country is at a critical level.

There is a constant cry from our people seeking employment. There is also a cry for the Government to

NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LSW INVESTMENTS LTD., as Chargee of the property described in the Schedule below, will cause same to be offered for sale by public auction at the offices of Saunders & Co., 2nd Floor, Town Centre Mall, 23 Parade Avenue, Providenciales at the hour of 10:00 a.m. on the 30th day of March, 2015.

SCHEDULE Title Number 60713/90/K52

Section Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill

Island Providenciales

This Parcel is a studio condominium unit located at the Queen Angel Resort in Turtle Cove known as Unit C-302 and is approximately 635 square feet including balcony area. The unit contains a kitchen and combined sleeping/living area, one bathroom and a balcony.

The Parcel is registered in the name of M & E Enterprise Ltd. The Parcel is currently tenanted. The Lease can be assumed or vacant possession provided. Currently monthly rent is $900.00 and the tenant pays utilities. The lease can be terminated at any time on giving no less than two months’ notice.

Sales are subject to a reserve bid. Where a bidder is successful, the closing will be no later than (15) days following the date of the auction. A successful bidder will have until 4:00 p.m. on the date of the auction to deliver to Saunders & Co. a deposit in the form of a bank draft drawn on a Turks and Caicos Islands Bank in the amount of ten per cent (10%) of the bid price payable to Saunders & Co., failing which the bid shall be deemed to have been unsuccessful. The property is sold “as is”.

For more information, send emails to lc@saunders.tc or at 9414500.

By Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson Leader of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM)

scrutinize the issuance of work permits against the background of the ever growing pool of unemployed persons in these Islands. There remain too many positions occupied by persons recruited from overseas that residents can hold. Yet we see the recently released Government’s FSPS (Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement) showing that work permits is projected to have yielded/raised $20.8 million dollars this financial year (which will end March 31st), over and above the $18.8 million actual outturn for the year 2013/14 and ranking 4th in the top recurrent revenue earners. Whilst we accept that there will always be a need to recruit externally whether in the public or private sector, more has to be done to ensure that qualified, able and willing residents are employed.

The Government, the people and the country at large stands to gain when its people are gainfully employed

as there will be less reliance on government for the provision of basic social and welfare services; there will be more monies circulating in the local economy and potentially less crime which has been linked on occasions to the types and numbers of crimes we are experiencing.

We are calling on the Government to pay more than lip service to unemployment and to put policies in place to ensure that our people are employed. The Government must take a greater role in ensuring that our people register, and that the Labour Department is equipped with the required resources in order to properly carry out its function.

We likewise encourage TC Islanders and permanent residents alike to register with the Labour Department. We understand the level of discouragement but you must at least do your part.

A property developer on Providenciales has an immediate vacancy for a Vice-President of Design & Development This position has a high level of responsibility and candidates must demonstrate proven experience in cost control, advanced technical ability/ knowledge, and excellent communication & management skills.

Candidate must: •be a Registered (RIBA, AIA, ARB) Architect and/or a Registered (ISLA, ASLA) Landscape Architect and have at least 20 years of professional experience in resort design & project management.

•be LEED certified by the US Green Building Council and well-versed in sustainable design and construction systems and strategies •have proven experience in AutoCAD 2013,- Adobe Photoshop - Sketchup – Adobe- Blubeam and Microsoft Office Suites •have proven experience in master planning, design, design management and construction of multi- use projects; includes extensive experience in the construction of High-end residential properties, Hotel, and Commercial mixed used buildings, golf developments and marina facilities.

•have knowledge of design and construction management principles; cost control, change order pricing/negotiation and construction techniques, standards and practices.

•have Knowledge of architectural design principles such as building materials, construction methods, and design standards and codes- TCI, US and international •have the Ability to independently prepare 3D architectural sketches, schematic designs and detailed contract drawings.

•demonstrate ability to present complex information to diverse audiencesBoard of Directors, Members, Guests, financial Partners and potential investor/ buyers, both verbally and graphically.

•be able to coordinate architectural design efforts with Civil, Structural, MEP and Landscape Architectural design and systems.

•Be able to prepare tender analysis report and negotiate with contractors.

•have the Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

•have demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate and record projects.

•be willing to work weekends when required and most public holidays.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.

Misick & Stanbrook Email: info@misickstanbrook.tc Tel: (649) 946-4732 Fax: (649) 946-4734

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New trolleys to serve airport passengers

Express Karts TCI trolleys in conjunction with the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority are pleased to announce the new addition of automated passenger trolleys. These trolleys were added to the International Arrivals Hall and the car rental parking lot to serve the passengers better.

“There will no longer be a trolley shortage as three state of the art automated trolley machines have been installed two in the Arrivals Hall, and one in the car rental parking lot.

The machine each currently holds 36 trolleys for an initial total of 108 with

The opposition Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) has expressed disappointment that the pay regarding review government has embarked upon has not gone across the board to benefit especially the least along the ladder.

Opposition Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson said that, while she has not received the full list of who gets what, her understanding is that not everyone will benefit from this pay scale regarding exercise.

Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, who along with Her Excellency Deputy Governor Anya Williams officially

the possibility of adding more to the trolley rack,” a TCIAA press release said.

The trolley machine offers fast service as there is a touch screen for passengers to use. With this technology, a small fee of $5 has been instituted to reinvest into the system’s maintenance and upkeep. As the money is places into the machine, the trolley is released for use. After usage, the trolley can be easily placed back into the rack for ease storage.

“The Airport is always looking for new ways to enhance passenger experience and add to the ease of

facilitation. The trolley system is only one of the ways we have made things better for passengers and we will endeavor to do more in the future.” said the Terminal and Marketing Manager, Lavern Reynolds.

Students of the prestigious Mills Institute of Juba Sound, Providenciales visited the International Arrivals Hall to view the machines and see them in action. The students of grade 4 were excited to see the trolleys and new additions to the terminal facility. Their tour highlighted not only the Arrivals Hall, but the entire renovated facility.

The Airports Authority and

its team are very pleased to add this feature and many more to their airport for the benefit of all passengers. They are committed to delivering excellence in service where possible and participate in corporate philanthropy through education.

PLS Airport Trolleys

Opposition believes pay grade review limited

announced new regime, said that under the exercise no one would be left worse off.

But the opposition leader said that from what she has seen so far, the regarding exercise has not been comprehensive, adding that there are some that will get more than 50 percent increase, while other that will not be entitled to anything.

“We are disappointed that it is not as comprehensive. I recognized that there are some persons who get as much as 60 percent (increase), but there are others who get nothing. I expect that there would have been an attempt to do it across the board even

if they did it incrementally for those who have been paid the bigger raises,” Cartwright Robinson said, adding that the measure should have been implemented long before now.

“We welcome the regarding of salaries. Salaries have been stalled for the longest time, and even with this civil service shrinking, we thought that it would have been done sooner, but now is the time they want to do it. It (review) has been completed for sometime – well over a year,” she asserted.

The opposition leader said that changes have been made to the pay scale review since she received the original

HAB MANAGEMENT LTD. Cook Main Duties Prepare food items of consistent quality in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Start prep work on food items needed for the menu of the day. Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service. Inform the Manager of any shortage of supplies that need restocking before items completely run out.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of three-year culinary experience working in a restaurant.

Comprehend and follow recipes and cooking techniques. Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of food service sanitation standards. Thorough knowledge and understanding of standard kitchen equipment and its use. Applicants must be willing to work varied shifts, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays as required by management. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management. Applicants will be required to work on a full time basis. Must be able to walk, stand or stoop for the duration of shift (at least 8 hours). Applicants must be able to understand/speak/read/write English proficiently.

Applicants must be detail oriented, must be hardworking and a team player. Work with minimal supervision. Salary commensurate with experience and training.

Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by March 30, 2015 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.

PROVO GOLF CLUB Provo Golf Club is seeking suitable applicants for the following position:

LABOURERS Candidates must be physically capable of hard manual labour outside on a daily basis. Previous experience is preferred.

Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends when required.

Wages starts at $6.50 per hour.

Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview. Closing date for applications is March 30, 2015.

requested document last year, “Some people say they are from which she has been grateful. Finally they are given something that was basing her argument.

“I have received the budget done some time ago, but also booklet, and that is what I am to express our disappointment going trough because I did that there are some that will request that (details of salary not see increases. It is not adjustments) in the House of comforting to say to persons Assembly and they gave me it, that there will be no increases, but they made changes since but in fact, with the cost of then. living going up, those salaries “But now we are having in particular, should have felt a look at what is presented in something,” she said.

In the meantime, the the budget and we are seeing where a lot of the major opposition leader said that increases. We would have she would be whetting wanted to give a fair analysis her parliamentary budget once we done that. But it debating sword for later this didn’t have the detail that we month when the budget is to want, so we really can’t speak be presented in the House of to the scales in different areas. Assembly for ratification.

HAB MANAGEMENT LTD HAB Management Limited is seeking suitable applicants for the following position:

LABOURERS Candidates must be physically capable of hard manual labour outside on a daily basis. Previous experience is preferred. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends when required.

Wages starts at $6.50 per hour.

Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-9465191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview. Closing date for applications is March 30, 2015.

PIONEER MANAGEMENT LTD. Pioneer Management Limited requires a full time certified Waste Water Technician:

Applicant must have an industrial chemical engineering degree from a recognized university and have 5+ years field experience. Operator must have excellent experience for the following processes: Extended Aeration, SBR (sludge batch bioreactor systems), MBR (membrane bioreactor systems) and secondary reverse osmosis processes. Applicant must have excellent laboratory skills to include analysis such as sedimentation calculation, suspended solids calculation, dissolved oxygen content, bacterial analysis and identification, chemical oxygen demand and have computer skills to log and track trends for each analysis. Experience with flat sheet and spiral wound membrane systems is a must. Written English and Spanish are required to communicate with laboratories in South America. Salary of $300.00 per week varied on experience. Swing shift hours, weekends and holidays will be required.

Please submit resume via email to ronnie@habgroup.com or fax 946-5191 before March 30, 2015. Suitable applicants will be contacted for by email or telephone to schedule interviews.

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Michel Neutelings reelected TCHTA President Michel Neutelings has been returned as President of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) at the entity’s annual general meeting last week, during which a new board of directors to run its affairs was elected. .

Neutelings, Director of the Caicos Resorts Ltd., will lead the new board for the next two years, ending in March, 2017. Nikheel Advani, Chief Operating Officer of Grace Bay Resorts was elected as Vice President.

Other members of the new Board include: Grant Noble – Treasurer; Yolander Forbes – Director; Mona Beeson – Director; Ian McLeod – Director; Trem Quinlan – Director; Tendra Musgrove – Director; Don Degenais – Director; Karen Whitt – Director; Trevor Musgrove – Director; Kristi Vestal – Director; Todd Foss – Director; Seamus Day - Exofficio - Grand Turk’s Chair; and John Smith – Exofficio member.

Neutelings, after his reelection, thanked the outgoing Board of Directors for their contribution,

The new board of the TCHTA hard work, and dedication to the overall Hotel and Tourism Product in the TCI.

“The Board of TCHTA has made some significant progress over the past two years in many domains, as is evident in the significant increase in number of visitors and revenue never before seen in TCI. The Board also lobbied continuously throughout the two years for a better business environment for all businesses in order to attract more investment to TCI, mainly stable taxation, immigration and labour reform,” Neutelings said.

Neutelings added, “Under my leadership the new Board stands committed to achieving continued development of TCI’s tourism product through collaborated efforts with our tourism partners like TCI Tourist Board, TCIAA and the Ministry of Tourism and by increasing and strengthening our association body in order to have a stronger voice and stance.”

In the meantime, the Board is encouraging companies that are not yet members to join the Association by contacting 941-5787.

CWC and Facebook Collaborate to Offer Free Wi-Fi in the Caribbean

Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC)announced a unique partnership with Facebook that will offer customers a simple, personalised way to access free Wi-Fi. The Facebook Wi-Fi solution helps improve the consumer hotspot login experience by providing a quick and simple way for consumers to access Wi-Fi by logging in via Facebook, as well as giving local businesses more opportunities to connect with their

Kadeen Agency on behalf of its client Is looking for one Food Server/Waitress with experience in working in a fast growing business, must be able to work without supervision, meet and greet guest etc.

Work long hours, Salary $6.00 per hour Interested persons should contact Tel: 231-6565

Positions Available Sommelier

Minimum of 5 years experience in similar position. Must be computer & P.O.S system literate. Certificate in wine studies or graduate from a reputable trade school will only be considered. Job requires a six day work week including weekends & public holidays. Pay based on experience & education.

Dishwasher

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends & public holidays. Job includes washing pots as well as general cleaning duties.

Pay is $6 per hour.

Please send applications to: PO Box 782, Providenciales or email to magnoliaprovo@live.com Belongers only need apply

customers.

Customers connecting to a CWCpowered Wi-Fi network in participating locations will be able to open their browser on any mobile device or laptop to a ‘Facebook check-in page’. After logging in, customers will be directed to a localised Facebook Page, where they can receive the latest information about the business hosting the Wi-Fi service.

“At CWC, a key part of our

BAREFOOT CABANA RESTAURANT

IS LOOKING FOR: ONE WAITRES. Belonger applicant preferred must be willing to work 12hrs shift and weekend Salary $6.00 per hour.

Contact 347-9069 No phone call after 5PM.Please.

VENIS MISSICK SEEKS 1 Gardener Salary $6.50 per hour Contact 242-3450

FIVE CAYS COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRONICS SEEKS

Sale Clerk Labourer Electrical Technician Cook Carpenter Helper Salary negotiable Contact 941-3131 or 242-0288

SEEKS Labourers - $5.50 per hour Mason - $10.00 per hour Carpenter - $6.00 per hour Interested persons should contact 946-8224

Fixed-Mobile Convergence strategy is to enable our customers to access the internet wherever they are and on whatever data enabled device they happen to be using. Facebook Wi-Fi will enable a frictionless login experience in hundreds of CWC wireless hotspots across our markets and drive the best possible mobile internet experience,” said James McElvanna, CWC VP of Products.

Aruna Bharathi, Mobile Partner

CARE GIVER

An experienced care giver is required for a household based in North Caicos.

References will be required.

Remuneration based on experience.

All applications must be submitted to: Employment Department F Corporate & Management Services Limited 007 Emily House, 1105 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel 649-339-6275 Fax 649333-7777

Manager at Facebook, said: “Not only does Facebook Wi-Fi allow customers free Wi-Fi in a cost-effective way, but it provides local businesses with new tools to engage their customers online and generate value for their products and local economies, resulting in a win-win for all.”

The first CWC market to launch with Facebook Wi-Fi will be LIME Barbados in Q1 2015.

FLAMINGO CAFÉ TAKE OUT

Is seeking A Waitress Salary $5.00 per hour Contact 241-3943

PIERRE BORGELLA THREE QUEENS BAR & RESTAURANT

Is looking for 2 Barmaids 1 Domestic Worker Contact 242-4453

SEEKS 1 BABYSITTER Salary $6.00 per hour 5 days per week Contact 432-8459

ROBERT WILLIAMS Mercedes Beauty Salon Need One Domestic Worker Salary: $5.00 per hour Contact: 343-4404 5 Days a Week

Is looking for a Labourer Salary - $5.00 per hour Contact- 246-5103

Seeks Maintenance & Repairman Salary $7.00 per hour Must be hardworking and reliable Interested person should contact handypro@tciway.tc

JERKYS RESTAURANT SEEKS 1 Waitress Salary $5.50 per hour To work 6 days per week

Contact 243-3645

TOYATA CONSTRUCTION

SEEKS 2 Labourers Salary $5.00 per hour Shandra Restaurant 2 Domestic Workers Salary $5.00 per hour Contact 341-5121

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Fortis Tci opens new Power Station in Salt Cay

By Todeline Defralien It was a proud moment for residents on the island of Salt Cay on Thursday March 12th, 2015 when power company Fortis staged a ribbon cutting ceremony inaugurating the new Power Station/Multi-Purpose Building for the island.

Residents who showed up for the event were beaming with excitement, especially after seeing the end result of the transformation of an old building into a modern power station.

It took Fortis eight months to complete the project in January 2015 at a cost of just over $1million.

Among those in attendance were corporate communications manager Talisha Simons, Malike Cummings Energy and Utilities Commissioner, Fortis TCI VP Energy Production and Project Manager Mr. Nigel Hosein, Mr. Alvejes Desir and Mr. Eddinton Powell Fortis TCI President and CEO. Mr. Powell Stated, “Fortis TCI is more than just a power company operating in the Turks and Caicos Islands; but rather a loyal partner ready to invest where necessary to serve the needs of all its customers.”

The salt Cay Power Station, a multipurpose building, has not only transformed the appearance of the Power Station responsible for serving 132 customers, but it has also enhanced

operational functions. With the cost totaling upward of 1.2 million dollars, this latest project offers a number of benefits. The project includes a true workshop space where regular maintenance tasks can be conducted indoors in a proper garage. Two of three C9 engines used to power the island 9 previously housed outdoors) are now enclosed in a portion of the building, better protecting them from sea water and sat air. Salt Cay Operation Officer Gary Lightbourne now had professional office, and meeting space for his administrative duties.

Reliability in service to customers has enhanced, supported by an automatic switching system installed to minimize outage time on the island.

Finally, The Salt Cay Power Station has improved environmental and safety standards, observing the highest of international guidelines.

Some of these improved features include self- contained fuel tanks, oil tanks and fuel lines, protecting the site from possible leaks and spills. The Salt Cay Project commenced less than one year ago, led by Superintendent of Operations Alvejes Desir. Fortis TCI Executive Sponsors, VP of Energy Production and management Nigel Hosein served as support. Works were carried by Rolle Construction based in Grand Turk, and architectural design was completed by Redmond &

Fortis Officals at Salt Cay’s New Power Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Associated based in Providenciales.

This Major investment in Salt Cay

by Fortis TCI comes on the heels of a 2003 installation of the temporarily backup generator needed on the island to ensure customers there received the same high-level service provided in other areas.

This decision was made clear through assessments following the purchase of Turks and Caicos Islands Utilities (TCU) by Fortis TCI in late 2012. Mr. Powell concluded saying, “I wish to thank our Superintendant of Plant Control and Project Manager Alvejes Desir for his exceptional work leading this project, along with those

WANTED FARMER

that assisted him.” Mr. Powell said Fortis TCI considers itself a strategic partner to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Through providing an essential service to the country, employing and training Turks and Caicos Islanders, Investing millions of dollars in necessary infrastructure to meet projected demands, while also researching and deploying innovative technology Fortis TCI has stayed the course to provide safety, reliable, leastcost electricity to all is customers. The Salt Cay Power Station is another example of Fortis “Commitment to the Turks and Caicos Islands,” he said.

Aj’s Auto Parts & Accessories

The Shore Club is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position.

Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply:

Corporate Operations Facilitator Primary Responsibilities/Requirements: •Minimum of 10 years operational management experience in luxury resort setting •Must have previous managerial experience directly in hotel preopening •Prepare Critical path to opening •Must have a history of delivering high end projects such as 5 Star Hotels/ Resorts and Residential/ Commercial developments •Must have previous experience working with leading developers and must pay exceptional attention to detail. Must be able to make sure all work are completed to the highest level and manage any discrepancies. Must have leadership qualities to ensure the job is completed to the client’s high standards •Designs and executes decorations for variety of hotel functions and events.

Previous work experience in managing upholstery workshops •Keep documentation on all vendors and supplies •Assist in the selection and purchasing of supplies •Coordinate and follow up on all the orders assigned •Keep documentation of all fabrics, paint colors, equipment and supplies, etc.

•Conduct room punch list to ensure that all the finishes are flawless and to high standards; communicates deficiencies to Construction Supervisor •Assist designers and cabinet makers •Set up inventory and maintenance codes into inventory and maintenance software •Organize and set up back of the house spaces •Set up Standard Operational Procedures for various departments •Ensure that all furniture and equipment and supplies are inventoried and cataloged and placed in proper location •Strong understanding of overall hotel business •Any other tasks that may be assigned, associated with the preopening Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to the Assistant Human Resources Manager, Sheena Smith at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or e-mail: humanresource@thesandstc.com.

Deadline is March 20, 2015.

Salary $6.00 per hour Contact 242-8228

Is looking for a cleaner/helper Who can handle tough greasy cleaning and surroundings of a work shop. Belongers only need to apply contact 649 2450105.

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION Construction for PR-12054 for Channel Maintenance Dredging of the entrance channel at Cooper Jack Bay near the Southside Marina, Block 60721, Providenciales will commence on or about March 25, 2015 and be completed on or about June 1, 2015.

Project Description: Maintenance dredging with the excavated sand used to replenish the nearby shoreline fronting Parcels 84-92,99. Navigation buoys will demark the active work areas. A Notice to Mariners is available at the Maritime Office on Provo and the Southside Marina. The beach will be closed in the active work area during construction. Construction hours are 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm, Saturdays.

Contractor: Cove Construction, Contact Keith Howell at 231-6399 Engineer: Coastal Design and Engineering (CDE), Contact Karyn Erickson or Christin Perkinson at 432-7309 or 432-4012.

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LOCAL NEWS

National High School Track and Field Champions highlights

The Turks and Caicos Islands National InterHigh School Track and Field Championship, held at the National Stadium in Providenciales between Sunday March 8 and 10, saw a number of

scintillating performances especially on the track.

Good performances came from not only the traditional schools but also the new ones as well.

The following are photo highlights of the event.

The Girls 4

A Marjorie Basden High School student attempts to clear the bar The Class 3 Boys 400 meter event

British We the 400 m

A close finish to this 400 Class 3 fem

An athlete attempts to clear the high jump bar

A H.J. Robinson High School student clears the bar in the high jump

TCIPS (centre) leads the field across the finish line in the Class 3 Boys 400 metres event Helcy-Ann Sauver finishes ahead

Clement Howell High School lands the Girls Class 3 400 metres relay

A Marjorie Basden High School studentwww clearing the high jump bar

British West Indies Collegiate take

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400 meter Class 2 event

est Indies Collegiate student Akia Guerrier sprints towards the finish line in metres Class 2 Girls event

Some athletes became exhausted after their races

This Clement Howell High athlete races towards the finish line in the Class 3 Boys 400 metres

male event

Helcy-Ann Sauver finishes ahead of the field in the Girls 400 Class 1 event

of the field in the Girls 400 Class 1 event

es the Girls Class 1 400 metres relay

The Boys 400 metres Class 1 event

H.J. Robinson High School athletes occupy the two spots heading towards the finish line

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MARCH 14TH, 2015 – MARCH 21ST, 2015

LOCAL NEWS

Seven Stars is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position outlined below. The ideal candidate must possess experience in a customer service focused environment, as well as a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor with a strong command of the English Language (oral and written).

DUTY MANAGER The Duty Manager role is an important function for the resort and it provides 24-hour coverage for our guests. The selected individual will assist with ensuring the smooth operation of the resort. In the absence of department heads and/or executive management, the DM upholds quality standards, resolves guest and employee issues, complaints and conflicts, and enforces policies and procedures. The successful candidate will: •Maximize hotel occupancy, total revenue and average rate, as well as minimize guest complaints.

•Assist with the preparation of work schedules.

•Develop and facilitate training programs for front office staff.

•Handle emergency situations and ensure staff is conversant in all emergency and fire procedures.

•Assess and promptly address guest problems, complaints or situations, and ensure the best possible satisfaction is delivered to our guests.

•Maintain the confidentiality and discretion of all guests.

•Keep up-to-date knowledge of local activities, events, entertainment, etc.

•Maintain a Duty Manager Log Book, reviewing notes from preceding shift and taking necessary action where necessary.

•Monitor VIP guest room checks and take appropriate action where necessary, i.e. repairs, etc.

•Tour the property daily, including lobbies and public areas, pool, staff canteen, kitchen, garage areas, all food & beverage outlets, Front Office, etc., making note of areas requiring attention and taking action where appropriate.

•In the absence of Senior Management, the Duty Manager assists departments with monitoring employees, resolving problems, and lending additional assistance where short-handed.

•Maintain knowledge of in-house groups, conventions, tours, corporate business, etc. Oversees the handling of VIP Guest Services.

•Prepares reports and handles special projects

Requirements: •Any combination of education/luxury resort experience that will provide required knowledge, skill and ability to perform this job successfully •Minimum 3 years demonstrated supervisory success.

•Friendly demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills •Ability to multi task in a busy environment with minimal supervision •Ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language •Ability to work flexible schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays •Clean police record and professional references required

MULTILINGUAL DUTY MANAGER The Duty Manager role is an important function for the resort and it provides 24-hour coverage for our guests. The selected individual will assist with ensuring the smooth operation of the resort. In the absence of department heads and/or executive management, the DM upholds quality standards, resolves guest and employee issues, complaints and conflicts, and enforces policies and procedures. The successful candidate will: •Maximize hotel occupancy, total revenue and average rate, as well as minimize guest complaints.

•Assist with the preparation of work schedules.

•Develop and facilitate training programs for front office staff.

•Handle emergency situations and ensure staff is conversant in all emergency and fire procedures.

•Assess and promptly address guest problems, complaints or situations, and ensure the best possible satisfaction is delivered to our guests.

•Maintain the confidentiality and discretion of all guests.

•Keep up-to-date knowledge of local activities, events, entertainment, etc.

•Maintain a Duty Manager Log Book, reviewing notes from preceding shift and taking necessary action where necessary.

•Monitor VIP guest room checks and take appropriate action where necessary, i.e. repairs, etc.

•Tour the property daily, including lobbies and public areas, pool, staff canteen, kitchen, garage areas, all food & beverage outlets, Front Office, etc., making note of areas requiring attention and taking action where appropriate.

•In the absence of Senior Management, the Duty Manager assists departments with monitoring employees, resolving problems, and lending additional assistance where short-handed.

•Maintain knowledge of in-house groups, conventions, tours, corporate business, etc. Oversees the handling of VIP Guest Services.

•Prepares reports and handles special projects

Requirements: •Any combination of education/luxury resort experience that will provide required knowledge, skill and ability to perform this job successfully.

•Minimum 3 years demonstrated supervisory success •Friendly demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills •Ability to multi task in a busy environment with minimal supervision •Ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language •Multilingual communications skills with emphasis on Spanish French and Portuguese.

•Ability to work flexible schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays •Clean police record and professional references required

In addition, we are also currently recruiting for the following: •Room Attendant •Demi Chef De Partie •Lead Server •Cook •Spa Therapist •Security Guard •Senior Sous Chef •Housekeeper •Handyman

Closing Date March 27, 2015 Suitably qualified candidates should apply via email to Seven Stars at: hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration Candidates must possess relevant skills, experience, and a clean police record.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Police mounts “anti-sexting” campaign In the wake of scores of photos “This year’s campaign will have bearing naked teens being released police officers speaking at churches into cyberspace up to last week, the and other civic groups. It is hoped Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police that through creating awareness to Force (RTCIPF) is to embark on an parents about the dangers of “sexting” “anti-sexting” campaign. that parents will play a greater role in The campaign is to take the form of curbing this problem. workshops geared to educate parents “The RTCIPF recognizes that many and guardians on how to childproof parents do not have the vast knowledge their electronic devices, according to in technology as their children, which put parents at a disadvantage.” police spokesman Audley Astwood.

Astwood said that dates for the Astwood said that the RTCIPF has seen an increase in reports workshops are to be finalized, but are from schools and families about the to be conducted throughout March and distribution and sexually suggestive April. He said that police computer photos on students’ mobile phones or experts will be educating parents on Facebook pages, a practice he said is how to set parental limits which would restrict children from accessing certain referred to as “sexting”.

“Previous campaigns to combat websites and other measures to protect this issue had police officers speaking their children.

“Representatives from the RTCIPF to students in schools throughout the country and also at Parents & Teachers are continuing to warn members of Associations (PTA) meetings. However, the public about the ramification parents poorly attended PTA meetings,” for children depicted in images of a sexual nature as well as the children Astwood said.

in possession of these images,” he said.

In the meantime, Astwood is urging parents and guardians to dialogue with their children regarding the social and legal wrangling involved with possessing or distributing such photos.

“It is an offence for a person to possess, produce or disseminate obscene pictures. The penalty for committing this offence is a $5,000 fine, six months imprisonment or both.

The social ramifications for students involved in these matters can cause embarrassment both now and into the future. This can also cause further damage to reputation when applying for employment,” he said. tAstwood added: “Child Exploitation Material – often referred to as Child Pornography - includes images that depict a child, under the age of 16, clothed in only underwear, nude or partially nude. Mobile phones, computers and other devices used to commit these offences may be subject

to seizure by Police and subsequent destruction on court order. For further information please contact police on 4313763 or audley.astwood@tcipolice.tc

Audley Astwood Police Spokesman

Maxine Missick gets $80,000 scholarship from Community Angel Foundation Maxine Missick has become the first recipient of Community Angel Foundation’s higher education scholarship fund with a four-year scholarship in Biochemistry and Biology.

She will undergo a four-year study at University of Keele in the United Kingdom valued at least $80,000.

Missick was selected as the organization’s first recipient having amassed 12 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) subjects from her studies at the Clement Howell High School and three A Level Subjects from her tenure at the British West Indies Collegiate.

The non-profit organization said of

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Maxine Missick: “she went through a difficult time during her school year at the Clement Howell High School and British Collegiate A Level Programme.

However, with the help of God and her determination, she thrived and made it through her school term.”

The organization’s funds are raised from donations, and so far, a

Samuel Wilson Seeks

The Commercial Banking Manager manages the Bank’s Commercial Department to achieve profitable growth at acceptable risk in loans, deposits, and other commercial services. The incumbent also provides service to customers who meet the Bank’s Scotia Service and Complaint Resolution Standards.

Key Accountabilities §

Manages the Bank’s conventional credit portfolio at an acceptable level of risk while adhering to Bank’s policies and procedures;

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Manages growth of the Bank’s Commercial business and contributes to the overall profitability;

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Direct the effective management of customer relationships and provide high quality customer service;

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Contribute to the Bank’s productivity and service;

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Effectively supervise and develop subordinate staff to fill the needs of the Department and long term requirements of the Bank;

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Execute the Department Compliance responsibilities as reflected in the Branch Services and Procedures Manual.

Requirements §

Excellent knowledge of Commercial Banking Products and services, including working knowledge of the systems, routines and operating procedures;

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Excellent credit skills and sound judgement, as demonstrated through his/her previous track record and experience; Excellent risk assessment and analytical skills; Excellent accounting and financial analysis skills;

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Knowledge of completion and registration/renewal policies and procedures for security documents, and of procedures and standards for correspondence and credit returns;

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Excellent coaching skills and knowledge of training resources made available by the Bank for use by self and subordinates; Superior industry knowledge with areas of specialization where required; Superior communication skills (oral and written); Good understanding of commercial management systems;

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Knowledge and understanding of the commercial and retail products used or of potential use to commercial customers and prospects; Sales Management skills; Ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial banking relationship with clients; Leadership and supervisory skills; Business Degree and/or work equivalency.

Scotiabank offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth to the successful candidates.

Please submit applications no later than Friday 20th March 2015 to: Lynette Grant-Higgs –Manager Human Resources Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd Providenciales, TCI E-mail: lynette.grant-higgs@scotiabank.com

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Salary: Negotiable Phone number: 431-0388

Maxine Missick number of persons have come on board in cash and kind. Among them – British Caribbean Bank, Abundant Life Ministries International, Christ is the Answer Ministry, House of Miracles International, All Saints Baptist Church, , Example of Christ, Prophecy Church of God, Messenger Baptist Church, Delicious Dishes Restaurant, D and B Auto Parts and the Sun Newspaper.

The community Angel Foundation is founded by Dean Bryan, who serves as a director. It is completed by Pastor Andrew Stone – President; Clarice Been – Vice President; and Lettisha Durham – Secretary and Accountant, plus other board members.

H.A.B. MANAGEMENT LTD. CLEANER

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be responsible for the general cleaning of communal areas, sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of windows and removal of trash. The applicant will also be responsible for any other duties assigned in regards to general cleaning.

Requirements: The successful applicant must be able to work with little to no supervision, capable of performing manual labour outside on a daily basis, should be physically fit, hard working and reliable.

Wages: $6.50 per hour Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email by March 30, 2015 at ronnie@habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191.

Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.

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Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd., a LOCAL NEWS

leading Nature Adventure tour company with affiliated facilities in Jamaica and Belize invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

The successful applicants must:

MARCH 14TH, 2015 – MARCH 21ST, 2015

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BACKGROUND: The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) comprises two (2) campuses (Grand Turk and Providenciales). This is the sole Government supported tertiary level institution in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Board of Governors of the College is inviting applications from qualified persons who are capable of providing vibrant and strong leadership as President, beginning August 2015.

PHOTO TEAM LEAD ➢Five CXC subjects including English Language, Information Technology and Mathematics ➢Minimum of one (1) year experience in related Photography field and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in retail sales. ➢Excellent technical and computer skills (especially in word processing and spreadsheet applications). ➢Valid Driver’s License ➢Highly Professional and ethical standards with a passion for nature and the environment. ➢Excels at operating in a fast pace, multi-tasking environment with ability to work quickly under pressure and stringent timelines. ➢Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to all types of individuals and groups. ➢Practical experience in the tourist service industry would be an asset. ➢Must be willing and able to work outdoors, flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business.

BOAT MECHANIC ➢Hold a valid Certificate with a minimum 5 years’ experience as a Boat Mechanic. ➢Possess a full knowledge of outboard, marine diesel and gas engines as well as transmission and running gears. ➢Good knowledge of marine electrical systems. ➢Have a valid passport. ➢Clean criminal record, and have a proven and unblemished track record of employment ➢Must be a competent swimmer. ➢Trustworthy and reliable disposition. ➢Be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business.

BOAT MASTER/CAPTAIN ➢Hold a valid Boat Master/Captain Licence with a minimum 5 years’ experience in the operation of tourist charter/passenger boats. ➢Practical experience in the tourist service industry would be an asset. ➢Possess an excellent boat captain’ safety record. ➢Have a valid passport. ➢Be willing to travel and if necessary undergo a period of internship in tour delivery and safety standards at one of the Company’s affiliated facilities outside of the TCI. ➢Be well-spoken with English as primary language. ➢Trained in CPR and First Aid delivery. ➢Be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. ➢Clean criminal record. ➢Must be a competent swimmer. ➢Must have a proven and unblemished track record of employment ➢Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a customer service oriented business ➢Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills ➢Trustworthy and reliable disposition Suitable candidates that do not meet the above requirements may, at the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, be eligible for consideration in circumstances where they demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s in-house training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Guided by a newly developed strategic plan; The President will vigorously lead the TCICC to a robust position to meet the growing educational needs of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This dynamic President will work in cooperation with the Board of Governors, Community Stakeholders and the Ministry of Education to blaze the pathway for development of this institution.

THE ROLE: The role of President of the TCICC is a significant leadership appointment. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the College and is responsible to the Board of Governors for the Leadership of the College Campuses, as well as the efficient operation and direction of its units and departments including, finance, student affairs, planning, enrollment and programs. The President works closely with the Vice President, Dean and other key staff to ensure that the strategic direction and policies are aligned with the mission and objectives outlined in its strategic plan and other key documents. The President exercises specific powers as are vested in him/her by the Revised TCI Community College Ordinance 31st August 2009.

LOCATION: Turks and Caicos is a multi-island jurisdiction. The Position of President will be located on the island of Grand Turk THE PERSON: To lead the College into the future and successfully implement its Strategic Plan, the incumbent MUST •Possess demonstrated ability to provide strong, empowering, self-confident and inspiring leadership for a cohesive campus community.

•Demonstrate they are energetic, confident and action oriented •Give evidence of being a person who is passionate about the value of education.

•Provide evidence of an excellent range of effective communication skills.

•Demonstrate the ability to maintain presence under pressure.

•Demonstrate the ability to forge strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders including regional and international tertiary level institutions •Demonstrate the ability to manage poor performing staff without fear or favor.

•Provide strong evidence of being a highly ethical, innovative and trustworthy person.

•Provide evidence of a contribution to, as well as writing articles and doing research for journals.

•Provide evidence of continuing scholarship or professional interests in Tertiary and Higher Education.

THE ROLE The office of the President is a very senior level position which has a high impact on the quality and availability of Tertiary level Education. Successful applicants will accordingly need to show that they have the ability to perform as outlined.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1Leads in the implementation of the five year Strategic Plan 2Lead in expanding the College’s resources in particular through cultivating and soliciting donors, providing leadership through campaigns, advocacy to Ministry Officials and other means available 3Develops a cohesive leadership team across the campuses and integrating team members in the development and implementation of vision, objectives, strategies and program 4Providing supervision and direction for the faculty and staff of the College.

5Lead the production of annual budget, accounting and finances of the College.

6Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of articulations with regional and international organizations as well as promotion of College nationally, regionally and internationally.

7Supervision of the academic work of the College.

8Supervision and direction of the faculty and other staff of the College.

9Work with the Vice President and the Academic Dean in accreditation, articulation and equivalency procedures, as well as quality assurance.

10Represent the College at national, regional and international fora.

11Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Governors for the efficient functioning of the College.

QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent must hold: •A Master’s Degree/PHD in Educational Management, Leadership and/or Administration from an accredited and recognized institution.

•Must have at least 10 years leadership experience at a very senior level.

•At least 5 years of leadership experience at a tertiary level educational institution.

SALARY/REMUNERATION:

Written applications only and accompanying CVs/ Resumes must be addressed to Mr. Everette Freites, Director of Operations at the following address:

Salary is in the scale $68,117.49 x $1,490 - $74,077.49. In addition the successful applicant will be paid a responsibility allowance, telephone and transport allowance to assist with the carrying out of duties.

For persons recruited outside the TCI a two year contract is offered. Other benefits include a housing allowance of $650 per month and an end of contract gratuity of 10% of salary.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD. C/o EPIC Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd. Cee’s Plaza, Suite No. 1 Church Folly P.O Box 86 Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Islands Phone: 649-332-1339 Fax: 649-946-1570 Email: efreites@chukkacaribbean.com

Interested candidates should complete an application package which should include, a letter of interest, a current resume, copies of qualifications, two character references, a police record, a current medical certificate and a recent testimonial from current place of employment which should be sent to the Chairman, Board of Governors, TCI Community College, PO Box 236, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands to reach not later than April 10, 2015.

FAX 649 946 1661

TELE 649 946 1163/1686 E-mail tcicomc@tciway.tc

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CARIBBEAN LOCAL NEWSNEWS FUN & GAMES Come and join our winning team!!!

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond all inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

T h e R o o m s D iv is io n D e p a rtm e n t R e q u ire s : ü ü

The Cost Control Department requires:

D ire c to r o f H o u s e k e e p in g E x e c u tiv e H o u s e k e e p e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Schedules staff according to forecasted occupancy and maintains productivity standards. o Oversee the financial processes of budgeting, purchasing, payroll and inventory control. o Maintain quality standards to ensure the highest level of cleanliness o Maintain all safety and security policies. o Minimum of 10 years housekeeping management o Experience in managing a team of over 300 persons

The salary for the positions listed above is negotiable

T h e C o s t C o n t r o l D e p a r t m e n t r e q u ir e s :

• ü C o s t CCost o n t r oControl l C le r k Clerk Requirements not limited to: Requirements include include butbut are are not limited to: o Ability to meet deadlines o Ability to meet deadlines o Knowledge of Accounting procedures o Knowledge of Accounting procedures o Computer literate o Computer literate o

The rate for the position listed above is $8.00 to $12.00 an hour.

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R e s ta u ra n t M a n a g e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Experience in managing multiple Restaurant outlets with seating of over 200 o Five (5) years relevant experience in Fine Dining, Al La Carte and Buffet

Spa Attendant C o s m e t o lo g is t/ S p a T h e r a p is t / T e c h n ic ia n s R e c e p t io n is t

Successful candidate will direct all efforts toward guest satisfaction, achievement of Spa standards and profit maximization.

The ideal candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

The salary for the position listed above is $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 per annum

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Experience leading a team of cooks (supervisor) Must have worked in a Resort kitchen or medium to large sized restaurant Must have over three years’ experience Professional qualification an asset

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R o o m A tte n d a n ts Housemen T u rn d o w n A tte n d a n t P u b lic A re a A tte n d a n ts / C le a n e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o One year’s experience in a hotel environment an asset. o Physically fit

T h e S e c u r it y D e p a r t m e n t R e q u ir e s :

L in e n R o o m C o n tro lle r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Experience with inventory and maintaining par levels. o Physically fit

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T h e E n te rta in m e n t D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s :

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K id s C o u n s e lo r/ A tte n d a n t Requirements include but are not limited to: o An outgoing personality required o Certificate in early childhood education an asset o First Aid qualification an asset

T h e R o o m s D iv is io n D e p a r t m e n t R e q u ir e s :

F u n p a ls / P la y e rs / D a n c e rs / C lo w n s Requirements include but are not limited to: o An outgoing personality required o Ability to sing and dance

T h e E n g in e e rin g D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s : E le c tric ia n P lu m b e r T e c h n ic ia n / R o o m T e c h n ic ia n A / C T e c h n ic ia n S to v e T e c h n ic ia n M e c h a n ic Requirements include but are not limited to: o Knowledgeable of in related fields both in theory and practical

The rate for the positions listed above is $7.25 to $15.00 an hour.

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S e c u r it y S u p e r v is o r S e c u r it y S h if t L e a d e r S e c u r it y O f f ic e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Supervise a team of officers (Supervisor and Shift Leader) o Responds rapidly to all incidents. o Ability to write reports. o Identify and eliminate risk. o Ability to work in the sun o Medically and Physically fit o At least 2 years relevant experience

The rate for the positions listed above is $6.25 to $10.00 an hour.

The rate for the positions listed above is $6.25 to $7.00 an hour.

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S u p e r v is o r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Experience supervising a commercial laundry o Physically fit

The rate for the position listed above is $6.25 to $7.50 an hour.

The rate for the positions listed above is $6.25 to $7.50 an hour.

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S e n io r T o u r S p e c ia lis t Requirements include but are not limited to: o Must be service driven with excellent customer service skills o Excellent Organizational Skills o Ability to meet and exceed sales targets

The salary range for the position indicated above is $40,000.00 to $55,000.00

T h e H o u s e k e e p in g D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s :

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Certification in one or more of the following areas: Massage, Esthetics, Body treatments, Hair services, Tattoos and Nail services.

Must be flexible with work schedule supporting the needs of the Spa covering evenings, weekends and Public Holidays.

Must be sales driven with proven customer service skills, upgrading of services/ retail.

Remuneration: Bi-weekly base pay plus commission

The rate for the positions listed above is $6.25 to $12.00 an hour.

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B u t le r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Member of the Association of English Butlers o Ability to go above and beyond for guest

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C o n c ie r g e A g e n t F r o n t O f f ic e A g e n t R e c e p t io n is t T r a v e l a n d L o y a lt y A g e n t / C o n c ie r g e Requirements include but are not limited to: o Certified Guest Service Professional o Experience in resolving guest concerns o Sales experience (Travel and Loyalty) o Ability to go above and beyond for guest

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B e llm a n M in ib a r S t o c k e r / A t t e n d a n t Requirements include but are not limited to: o Physically Fit o Outgoing and friendly attitude

The rate for the positions listed above is $6.25 to $9.00 an hour.

P h o to g ra p h e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o 2 years’ experience in field o Ability to sell and make quotas

The rate for the position listed above is $6.25 to $7.50 an hour.

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn

The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

and

The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and should reach not later than March 27th 2015

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MARCH 14TH, 2015 – MARCH 21ST, 2015

PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd

Provo Water Company Ltd is seeking a suitable applicant to fill the following position.

Job Title: Assistant Technical Support Engineer Reporting Relationship: Technical Support Engineer Hours: 40 hour week—Required to work shifts or flexible hours Job Summary •System Administration: Install, monitor, administer, and maintain a range of computer systems and devices that are required for the proper functioning of the Company •Security Administration: Install, monitor, administer, maintain and implement security software and hardware systems in order to protect the identity, financial and intellectual assets of the Company •Data Logger Administration: Install, monitor, administer, and maintain, a data logging system that is used by the company to produce critical metrics of its water distribution system •Automatic Meter Reading/Infrastructure (AMR, AMI) Administration: Install, monitor, administer, and maintain AMR and AMI software and hardware components that will allow the Company to perform automatic meter reads from its operating base.

•Special Projects: Provision of a combination of technical skills for the development, testing, and implementation of existing, and new system as they become available

., a leading Nature Adventure tour company with affiliated facilities in Jamaica and Belize invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

The successful applicants must: DUNE BUGGY TOUR GUIDES

➢Hold a valid TCI Driver’s Licence with a minimum 5 years driving experience. ➢Be at least 25 years old. ➢Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the operation of a tourist passenger vehicle.

Other prior experience in the tourist service industry would be an asset. ➢Possess an excellent driving record. A defensive driving certificate would be an asset. ➢Have a valid passport. ➢Be willing to travel and if necessary undergo a period of internship in tour delivery and safety standards at one of the Company’s affiliated facilities outside of the TCI. ➢Be well-spoken with English as primary language. ➢Be trained in CPR and First Aid delivery. ➢Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. ➢Clean criminal record.

HORSE BACK TOUR GUIDES

➢Minimum of 3 years horseback trail riding experience. ➢Must be a competent swimmer. ➢Be willing to travel and if necessary undergo a period of internship in tour delivery and safety standards at one of the Company’s affiliated facilities outside of the TCI. ➢Must possess a demonstrable and natural affinity for the health, wellbeing and care of horses. ➢Be well-spoken with English as primary language. ➢Be trained in CPR and First Aid delivery. ➢Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. ➢Clean criminal record.

SALES CLERK/DISPATCHER

The role requires: •Professional interaction with managers and line members of staff in response to request for technical assistance; •Professional interaction with external entities such as manufacturers, and software providers in resolving internal technical issues.

System Administration •To assist with maintenance of network diagram and documentation.

•To promptly resolve ongoing technical issues experienced by each department; •To install, upgrade, and patch the: Operating Systems (OS); Antivirus (AV); Printers, scanners, switches etc., of the Company; Security •To create special security policies and implement them in the existing firewall; •To monitor, report, and restrict the flow of malicious traffic through the Company’s firewall by all users •To review, and implement general security controlled access to the Company’s data and access to: computers , devices, and general entry and exit access •To assist in backing up company data securely and perform on regular basis backup restoration.

Data Logging •To install, monitor, and repair all data loggers throughout the water distribution system •To make proper cable splices for connecting the data logger to the meter •Utilize web based systems to produce special reports

➢Minimum of 3 years general sales and merchandising experience(sales Clerk) ➢Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a customer service oriented business (Sales Clerk) ➢Hold a valid TCI Driver’s Licence. ➢Clean criminal record. ➢Proven and unblemished track record of employment ➢Be well-spoken with English as primary language. ➢Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills ➢Trustworthy and reliable disposition ➢Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business.

HOUSEKEEPER-LAUNDERER/LABOURER

➢Clean criminal record. ➢Proven and unblemished track record of employment ➢Be well-spoken with English as primary language. ➢Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills ➢Trustworthy and reliable disposition ➢Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business.

ASSISTANT COUNTRY MANAGER

➢Tertiary level qualification in Business/ Tourism Management ➢Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Management Position ➢Valid Driver’s License ➢Highly Professional and ethical standards with a passion for nature and the environment. ➢Excellent Computer skills and proficiency at Microsoft Office Suite and good technological literacy is essential. ➢Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a fast pace, multi-tasking customer service oriented business, with ability to handle complaints and work under pressure ➢Excellent communication, analytical, inter-personal and customer service skills with a strong track record of motivating staff and team work ➢Must be willing and able to work outdoors, flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/ or reasonable needs of the business

ON PROPERTY REVENUE/PARK OFFICER (OPR)

AMR/AMI •To plan, install, monitor, and troubleshoot AMI systems and components such as radio transceivers, and cloud based data collection systems •To produce special reports based on AMI and AMR system requirements Special Projects •-To provide a combination of the above skills to special situations when required.

Salary Range: US$ 40, 000 – 50, 000 per annum All applications (inclusive of cover letter, CV & copies of qualifications) must be submitted by 13th March, 2015 to:

➢Tertiary level qualification in Sales/Marketing ➢Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in retail sales and trade marketing ➢Valid Driver’s License ➢Highly Professional and ethical standards with a passion for nature and the environment. ➢Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a fast pace, multi-tasking customer service oriented business, with ability to handle complaints and work under pressure ➢Excellent communication, analytical, inter-personal and customer service skills with a strong track record of motivating staff and team work ➢Must be willing and able to work outdoors, flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/ or reasonable needs of the business.

Suitable candidates that do not meet the above requirements may, at the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, be eligible for consideration in circumstances where they demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s in-house training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Written applications only and accompanying CVs/Resumes must be addressed to the Resident Manager at the following address:

Technical Support Engineer Provo Water Company Limited Grace Bay Road, PO Box 39 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands E.Talbot@provowater.tc

Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD. C/o EPIC Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd. Cee’s Plaza, Suite No. 1 Church Folly P.O Box 86 Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Islands Phone: 649-332-1339 Fax: 649-946-1570 Email: gtadminmngr@chukka.com

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LOCAL NEWS FUN & GAMES Come and join our winning team!!!

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond all inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from suitably qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The Sales D epartm ent Requires: ü

S p a D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s :

Junior Sales Executive

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To assist with all aspects of the Resort's Sales in an effort to maximize revenue from traditional and nontraditional sources.

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To liaise closely with the Resort’s Marketing & Sales Offices to keep abreast with the trends in the market including latest initiatives used by Sandals in building occupancy and to disseminate information when appropriate to the relevant persons/departments.

To assist with the work of the Sales and Weddings team member to ensure maximum potential of service is provided.

To keep the Director of Sales informed on all relevant issues concerning the department

The salary for the position listed above ranges from $25,000 to $35,000 per annum.

T h e W e d d in g s D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s : ü

The Environm ental H ealth and Safety D epartm ent Requires: ü

EH S Coordinator

To assist the EHS manager in ensuring the safety and good health of all staff and guests through the maintenance and proper administration of the Environmental Health &Safety Program (EHSP) outlined in the BTC EHS Standard Operating Procedures

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W a te rs p o rts M a n a g e r D iv e S h o p M a n a g e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Experience managing Beach, Pool, and Waterpark operations (Watersports Mgr.) o Experience managing a Dive shop operation o Ability to up and cross sell o PADI certification to dive o PADI certification to teach instructors o First Aid Certification

The salary for the positions listed above ranges from $30,000.00 to $45,000.00 per annum

The Public Relations D epartm ent requires: Public Relations Coordinator

T h e F o o d a n d B e v e ra g e D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s :

The Public Relations Department is seeking a driven and focused individual who is strives to become a brand guardian of the Beaches Resort by overseeing both its reputation both internally and amongst the team members, local, regional and international community.

R equirem ents • University Degree (BA/BS: Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising or equivalent preferred) • Must be able to produce clear, concise and effective Press Releases • Must have strong creative thinking process for story generation and strong copyrighting skills and creative story writing.

• Must have strong drive to promote and maintain Sandals Foundation outreach projects— Education, Community & Environments • Basic design skills in relevant software • Understanding of Public Relations and the Principles of Marketing (advertising, sales promotion etc.)

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L a b o u r/ D in in g R o o m C le a n e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Physically Fit o Ability to carry out labour intensive task

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S u p e rv is o r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Three years supervising a restaurant with seating of over 100 persons o Knowledge of inventory o Excellent customer service skills

The rate for the positions listed above is $6.25 to $10.00 an hour.

T h e G ro u n d s D e p a rtm e n ts re q u ire s :

The rate for the positions listed above is $7.00 to $10.00 an hour.

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G ro u n d s m a n / la d y G ro u n d s K e e p e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Physically fit o Ability to carry out labour intensive task

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S u p e rv is o r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Minimum 2 years supervising a team of grounds man o Experience with tropical or subtropical plants, Greenhouses and Irrigation o Physically Fit

The Security D epartm ent requires: ü

W e d d in g s M a n a g e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Experience managing m u ltip le wedding retail outlets o Proven sales track record in Weddings exceeding sales targets o Ability to up and cross sell o Over 3 years managing a wedding portfolio

T h e W a te rs p o rts D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s :

Responsibilities • To maintain and organize all internal and external correspondence /documentation within the EHS office • To coordinate time and place for meetings with the various departments within the hotel • To document minutes of all committee meetings held by the EHS office • Coordinate training sessions in collaboration with the hotel’s training manager & various HODs • To assist with conducting daily health and safety audits in the areas covered by Sandals’ Environment Management • Assist Nursing Station with administrative duties where applicable.

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A s s is ta n t S p a M a n a g e r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Knowledge or certification in Dermalogica Brand an assist o Ability to sell service and product o Ability to meet targets and sales quotas

Assistant Security M anager Requirements include but are not limited to: o Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the security. o Good knowledge and understanding of Security & Safety regulations. o Able to advise the team on Security & Safety provisions, development and systems. o Strong leadership qualities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. o Computer literate o Excellent health and clean working record.

The rate for the position listed above is $6.25 to $9.00 an hour.

T h e W a te rs p o rts D e p a rtm e n t re q u ire s :

The salary for the position listed above ranges from $25,000.00 to $35,000.00 per annum

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B o a t C a p ta in Requirements include but not limited to: o Boat License o Experience with a crew over 7persons

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S c u b a / D iv e In s tru c to r Requirements include but are not limited to: o Physically Fit o Certified in first aid o PADI Certified

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B e a c h a n d P o o l A tte n d a n ts Requirements include but are not limited to: o Keep the pool /beach area tidy and clean o First Aid qualification an asset

The Project D epartm ent requires: ü ü

Project Adm inistrator (TCI) Project Finance/Accountant (TCI) Requirements include but are not limited to: o Monitor budgets, programs and monitor expenditure o Co-ordinate all shipments, and quantify and orders FF&E items o Co-ordinate ALL Local building approvals eq. Health, Planning, Environmental, Fire o Software knowledge: Microsoft Projects, MSWord, MSExcel, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat

The salary for the positions listed above is $25,000.00 to $35,000.00 per annum Stew arding D epartm ent Requires: ü

All persons in the Watersports Department must have the ability to swim and pass a swim endurance test

Stew arding M anager Requirements include but are not limited to: o Knowledge of the clean requirements of kitchen and environs o Ability to supervise a teams located in three or more kitchens

Hourly rate for the above mentioned positions range from $6.25 to $9.00

The salary for the position listed above is $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 per annum

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn

The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

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The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and should reach not later than March 27th 2015

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2015 TCICC STAFF APPRECIATION/AWARD The TCICC Provo Campus celebrated it’s first ever Staff Awards. An event where we were able to celebrate and offer tokens of appreciation to all of our staff - fulltime and adjunct.

We wanted our team to understand how much we appreciate them and that none of their efforts go unseen.

While all didn’t make it to the event we had a wonderful time with those present.

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HBO contemplates pulling plug on Starz, Encore, Showtime not meant in Caribbean Turks and Caicos Islands cable viewers could soon see a drastic change to the channel listings currently available to them, as HBO Latin America and the Caribbean wants three major channels, reportedly carrying up to 70 per cent of their content locally, removed from the market.

The channels HBO Latin America and the Caribbean wants pulled are the popular Starz, Encore and Showtime.

Javier Figueras, the HBO Corporate Vcie President, Affiliate Sales, Latin America and the Caribbean was quoted as saying that not only is the entity has been losing millions to piracy in the region but those channels in the first place were meant only for the US market.

“These three channels do not have legal business airing in the Caribbean and are meant for the US domestic market,” Figueras said.

A local cable service expert who has been following the expansion of Cable television in the region, said that the Caribbean is too profitable for HBO to pull out even in the face of piracy, which he admits is a problem.

The source said that level of piracy HBO experiences in the region is negligble to the huge profits that it rakes in annually.

“There is no contest that HBO is being hit by some level of piracy in the region, and that amounts to loss in revenue. One, however, has to understands that the level of compliance far outweighs the non-

compliance, and so, HBO is not going to sacrifice this huge annual profit because of this small occurrence of piracy,” the source, who did not want to be named, said.

The source’s analysis appeared to the prevailing situation for HBO Latin America and the Caribbean, having just signed a major deal with regional telecommunications provider Digicel.

The signing, which took place early March, 2015, has increased HBO’s presence in 10 Caribbean countries. The agreement means that Digicel customers would now be able to enjoy programming offered in the HBO/MAX family channels.

Subscribers of the Digicel HBO/ MAX premium package can now access over 300 new titles per month including exclusive and award-winning series, films and documentaries with no commercial breaks.

Last year, service provider LIME also went into an agreement with the HBO group for the transmission of the HBO channels in the Cayman Islands.

Figueras, in the meantime, said that his organisation was open to doing more business with local television producers, using among other contents, the coverage that was done of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival two years ago as an example.

In the meantime, HBO has proven that it is reforming its own model, and has started to invest considerably in purchasing a lot of the content that people want to see on their channels, becoming a viable option for viewers.

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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

The position of Controller is critical to the efficient and successful operation of both Hotel and Villas (private homes), having responsibility for maintaining & improving accounting systems, internal controls & processes. The Controller is responsible for ensuring financial results are maximized, through effective budgeting, forecasting and cost controls. The role requires a team player with strong operational & financial focus, good judgment, passion, vision and exceptional leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Assume responsibility for all day-to day accounting functions within the Hotel and the Villas, including banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and cash management.

2) Lead the accounting teams, ensuring all daily operational & financial transactions are prepared accurately and in a timely manner. Hire, train, and evaluate the performance of the accounting team members.

3) Produce month-end & year-end financial statements in an accurate and timely manner, analyzing, understanding and communicating the relationship between actual results to budget and prior year and provide commentary on variances.

4) Review and continually improve internal controls, processes and procedures to ensure financial information is complete & accurate and to ensure the security of assets.

5) As an active member of the Management Team, assist the GM & Division Heads in budget preparation, business plans & the gathering of financial data for special projects & reports. Recommend and implement cost savings strategies.

Job Requirements:

Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance. Complete knowledge of hotel accounting systems and procedures, 8 to 10 years of Managerial Accounting/ Finance experience and; exceptional analytical ability required. Advanced Excel skills, ability to plan, prioritize & implement effectively multi-task while working effectively in a fast paced and ever changing and challenging environment.

AMANYARA- HOTEL MANAGER STRATEGIC: •Manage the relationship between real estate owners and resort management. ·Build and maintain a strong relationship between resort owner, resort management and corporate office. Live the brand ethos and promote the philosophy of the brand in all professional interactions. · Ensure luxury product positioning is maintained as per corporate brand standards OPERATIONS: •Manage a dynamic international team of hospitality individuals to achieve highest standards of service and quality at all times. · Analyze and prepare annual and long-term budgets, monitor income statements, variance reports, identify market trends, and control costs. Adhere to internal audit processes and procedures. Ensure effective reservation process, which maximizes revenue. · Ensure physical operations are maintained to company standards by conducting inspections of grounds and buildings. Maximize the profitability of the resort. · Work endlessly to ensure the hotel exceeds guest and employee satisfaction. Train, mentor and coach department heads and employees to ensure a high performance, team is maintained. · Maintain strong positive relationships with all travel industry partners. · Understand and implement requirements from regulatory agencies and service providers. · Deputize for General Manager/Regional Director in his/her absence.

SALES & MARKETING:

Attract new residents/guests by marketing resort features. Obtain referrals from current residents/ guests or via corporate marketing campaigns. · Practice revenue management as per company policy to maximize occupancies and promote growth in ARR. · Explain advantages of services and location relative to high end real estate product. · Conduct market surveys and analyses within region and competitive set. · Travel to promote and sell product when needed and be able to communicate in several languages. Maintain and grow luxury travel trade contacts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED: · Bachelor’s degree from an internationally renowned Hospitality Management School a must – (Swiss or any top European Hotel school ie; Lausanne, Luzerne, Glion or The Hague preferred). 8 plus years luxury resort management experience required. (International deluxe brands only Ie: Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La or Ritz Carlton). · Must have the motivation, experience and qualifications to be able to assume the role of General Manager within 2 years · Experience in Rooms Division, Spa Operations, POMEC, Food & Beverage and Sales & Marketing essential – must be well rounded. Experience in international luxury resort brands (preferably at least one Asian or UAE experience) · Must have experience creating and analyzing budgets, P&L’s, and financial reports. · Marketing and sales experience required. Ownership association experience required. Reservations experience required with focus on revenue management. · Strong management and operational skills, customer service, public relations skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. · Excellent computer literacy in MS Office suite of products, Opera 5 and Micros. · Complete fluency in at least three languages, including English and 2 other European Languages. Experience in at least 3 overseas countries within 5 star luxury brands.

AMANYARA WELCOME AMBASSADOR/ BELLMAN Successful candidates must have below info: Belonger’s Card which is the new standard Valid TCI driver’s License with Class – C, D & E, Public Services License and Clean Police Record Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, well groomed and well spoken Three reliable professional references and Knowledgeable of TCI and Providenciales in particular.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Financial Intelligence Agency of the TCI will be hosting the Compliance Conference: ¨Keeping in step with regulatory requirements as the Standards evolve” from the 23rd - 24th March 2015 .

Experts in the field of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism will present the new Financial Action Task Force Standards, for the public and private sectors; discuss Risk Assessments, Customer Due Diligence, Supervision, Challenges for the country and the most relevant trends and topics that all stakeholders in the AML/CFT industry need to be aware of.

INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Ana FOLGAR LEGAL ADVISOR Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)

Jefferson CLARKE LAW ENFOCEMENT ADVISOR Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)

Nigel STODDARD DEPUTY DIRECTOR Financial Intelligence Unit Trinidad & Tobago (FIUTT)

...with Local Speakers from:  Attorney General‘s Chambers  Ministry of Border Control and Labour  Financial Services Commission  Financial Intelligence Agency

Venue: Messel Ball Room Regent Palms Resort, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands TIME: Day 1: 8:00am to 4:30pm Day 2: 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Compliance Conference aims to provide participants with an in-depth and practical learning experience while encouraging participation in honest dialogue with key parties from different segments of the complex world of anti-money laundering risk management.; 

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Share ideas with industry leaders from both private and public sectors; Obtain knowledge and relevant information needed to establish and strengthen your AML/CFT regime; Additionally, CFATF conference certification can be used as credit towards your continuous professional development or re-certification in some programs

Whether you represent a large financial institution, a small legal or accounting firm, or other entities, we invite you to invest this time in the business of creating a stronger future for you and your organization. Price for the two day workshop is $600.00. This includes daily lunch and refreshments. Group rates available.

For registration and further details go to http://www.cfatf-knowledgeplatform.com or http://cfatf-gafic.org.

For queries call 868-623-9667 or 649-941-7691.

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CARIBBEAN LOCAL NEWSNEWS

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD VACANCY FOR PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) is a statutory body established in 2009, under the National Health Insurance Ordinance. NHIB’s goal is to facilitate the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health care services to all its beneficiaries under the ordinance. The NHIB operations department is required to facilitate all clients who have been referred for treatment overseas and to manage in an efficient accurate and timely manner all valid claims that are generated under the “Plan”.

VACANCY FOR PRINCIPAL CLAIMS OFFICER The National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) is a statutory body established in 2009, under the National Health Insurance Ordinance. NHIB’s goal is to facilitate the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health care services to all its beneficiaries under the ordinance. The NHIB operations department is required to process in an efficient accurate and timely manner all valid claims that are generated under the “Plan”.

JOB SPECIFICATION JOB SPECIFICATION

Core Functions: Facilitate the smooth processing of services required by clients referred overseas for care, to accurately and efficiently manage information and records generated and to assist in responding to patient inquiries.

Core Functions: Facilitate and ensure the smooth processing of Claims to ensure the timely, efficient and accurate payment to contracted providers

Education/Experience:

Education/Experience:

 College degree (Associates Degree or Higher ) preferably in a health related field  Two (2) years work experience in office setting preferably medical office  Health related certification, (BLS, Medical Tourism, Basic Health Insurance or related)  Customer service certification Specialized Skills, Techniques/Learned Disciplines:  Good oral and written communication skills  Good customer service skills  Ability to maintain strict confidentiality  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office  Good problem solving skills  Reporting relationship: Directly to: Clinical Services Manager Indirectly: Medical Officer DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES  Verify clients eligibility for medical care  Schedule and keep accurate records of client appointments, verify attendance and ensure the collection of appropriate medical reports and invoices for services provided.  Organize transportation both for local inter-hospital care and to facilitate international care.  Ensure that accurate records are kept of all patient encounters and disseminated to appropriate recipients.  Ensure all appropriate paper work is completed and submitted for clients accessing services.  Prepare appropriate, accurate and timely subsistence claims  Liaison with providers for updates on services provided and status of patients.  Collect patient satisfaction survey information and make recommendations based on information collected.  Provide information to clients/ family members in a polite, courteous and professional manner  Maintain and protect client confidentiality  Organize and participate in related health education/promotion activities  Perform on call duties  Perform other related duties assigned by the Clinical Services Manager / Head of Department Salary

 Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance Health Administration, Accounts or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognized tertiary institution  Five (5) years’ experience in Health Claims processing or related environment

Specialized Skills, Techniques/Learned Disciplines:  Excellent oral and written communication skills  Ability to use medical coding information (ICD9/10)  Working knowledge in the use of personal computing software including spreadsheet applications and word processing, and operating systems applications  Ability to interpret figures and statistical data Reporting relationship: Directly to: Provider Services/ Claims Manager Indirectly: Medical Officer Supervision given to: Claims Clerk  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES  Review claims received to ensure accuracy and validity  Ensure the accurate entry and processing of all valid claims in accordance with established standards and assist in the coding of claims.  Oversea electronic claims processing  Assess claims turn-around times to ensure good service to providers  Prepare monthly reports on department activities  Recommend claims to be denied and identify claim irregularities  Maximize the use of the department’s database to track and write the relevant Management reports, accessing the main & sub-systems to accurately achieve this end  Prepare actual /projected monthly / quarterly/annual claims expenditure costs utilizing the relevant information generated by the Operations department  Provide accurate client claims history reports  Perform other related duties assigned

Salary Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Deadline for Submission is March 20, 2015.

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All Applications should be addressed to:

Deadline for Submission is March 20, 2015.

All Applications should be addressed to:

Human Resource Manager National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

Human Resource Manager National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

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