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CRIME DECREASING

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor

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olice in the Turks and Caicos Islands are reporting that crime has seen an slight decrease in 2014 when compared with 2013.

At a press conference held by the police top brass on Wednesday March 18th, it was reported that 3,257 crimes or an average of nine per day were reported in 2014, which, after reclassification, reduced by 10 to 3,247 as opposed to 3,337 in 2013.

Of the crimes committed in 2014, 770 or 24 percent were detected. The police said that 37 of the crimes detected year were committed the previous year, which brings its overall detection to 807.

For the same period 2013, 994 or 28 percent of crimes were detected.

Twenty-six crimes reported in 2012 were detected over that period, bringing the overall detection rate that year to 970.

The report said 2,992 crimes were reported in 2012, of which 782 or 29 percent were detected, adding that 63 crimes reported in 2011 were detected over the period, totaling 845. The average number of crimes committed per day in 2012 was seven.

Burglaries continue to feature prominently among the crimes year on year, even though there has been a reported decrease. In 2014, 838 burglaries or aggravated burglaries were reported, which is 29 fewer or a three percent decrease compared with 867 for 2013. A total of 802 burglaries or aggravated burglaries were reported in 2012 – an increase of 36 or four percent over 2012.

There were 122 reported gun incidents in 2014, compared with 125 in 2013 – a 2 percent decrease.

The 85 gun-related incidents reported in 2012 are 37 or 44 percent less than 2013.

Seventy-nine robberies were reported in 2014, in which 45 involved the use for guns, seven machetes, six knives, two pepper stray, one each involving baton, sticks and bottles. More than $30,000 in cash and $13,000 in valuables, including two motor vehicles were stolen during these robberies. Almost $400 in property and the two motor vehicles were recovered.

Seventy-nine robberies were also committed in 2013. Guns were used in 39 of them, 18 involved knives, eight machetes, while rocks, bottles and a piece of rope were also featured in those crimes. More than $42,000 in cash, $19,000 in property and nine motor vehicles were stolen. Approximately $1,400 in cash and $680 in property were recovered.

One hundred and sixty-eight crimes were committed against tourists in 2014, as opposed to 113 in 2013 and 23 in 2012. The police reported that tourists committed seven crimes in 2014, the same number in 2013 and six in 2012.

Forty-five robberies were reportedly committed in 2012.

Nineteen of the crimes involved guns, five knives, one involved the use of bottle, one a piece of wood. More than $110,000 in cash, $13,000 in property and one motor car were stolen. The police said $600 in property and the motor vehicle were recovered.

Pressed on what seemed like a low crime detection rate, Assistant Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams, explained that when compared with international standard, the rate is quite high, even though the force is working to increase such rate.

“From an international standpoint, it is a pretty good detection rate. However, there are some challenges in terms of having the rights skills in the right places, and it is something that Commissioner Smith is committed to. Going forward we will make sure that the skills match the task that we have officers doing,” Adams said.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Wayne Jones told the news conference that the police have instituted a crime-fighting measure known as ‘Operation Dragnet” to address the burglary issues faced by the community.

The measure was commissioned on Tuesday, March 17, and will focus primarily on Providenciales.

Not only will the operation be focusing on capturing burglars and prevent burglaries, but also to punish receivers of stolen goods.

Under the operation, police will increase patrols in the various crime hotspots.

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LARGEST FISH CAUGHT

LARGEST FISH CAUGHT: The boat Therapy captained by Roscoe Talbot was declared the overall winner of the Wine Cellar Fishing Tournament held on Sunday March 15, 2015 at the Blue Haven Marina in Providenciales. Therapy snared the first prize by amassing the overall weight for fish caught. The Gwendolyn, captained by Codney Capron, landed the largest fish – a Wahoo weighing 183.5 pounds, which was enough to give them second place, while NJ Law ended the tournament in third place. In photo, the largest fish is put on display shortly after being caught.

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He said also that they will endeavor to rekindle neighbourhood watches, conduct security assessment of each burglarized property, assist those affected, provide support to victims and witnesses, and assist the community in marking personal properties so that they would be easily identified in the event of a burglary recovery.

In the meantime, Commissioner of police James Smith said that the crime-fighting mechanism needs to improve with the relevant methods to enhance police abilities to ensure more success. Part of that, he said, include enhancing skills and technologies such as making laws to include video and audio tape testimonies of witnesses and victims.

Despite a slight dip in criminal activities last year in comparison to 2013, crime in the Turks and Caicos Islands for 2015 appears to be on the increase.

However, the police said they are hell-bent on hauling down the crime rate to acceptable level.

Statistics show that between January 1st and January 31st, 2015, 316 crimes were committed compared with 292 and 24 more than the same period last year. The police said that 26 or eight percent of the crimes committed over the period this year have been detected, as opposed to 61 or 21 percent last year.

The police reported that over the period this year an average of 10 crimes have been committed per day, while an average of nine crimes per day were committed over the corresponding period last year. Statistics show that nine of the crimes that were reported in 2014 were detected in 2015, while 29 crimes reported in 2013 were detected in 2014.

Burglary or aggravated burglary appears to be the crime of choice for the criminals, according to the police.

“For the period under review there were a total of 107 burglaries/ aggravated burglaries reported within the islands compared to 73 for December 2014, and 62 for January 2014, which shows an increase of 34 or 47 percent or 4 or 73 percent (respectively) – an average of four per day,” the police reported.

Illegal gun use has seen a decrease over the period, while possession of controlled drugs or controlled drugs with intent to supply have either held firm or decreased.

There were six firearm incidents in January this year compared with nine in December 2014 and 16 in January 2014, showing a decrease three or 33 percent and 10 or 63 percent respectively.

Four controlled drugs possession matters were reported within January the same as December 2014, while showing a 50 percent decrease over last year January, when eight was

recorded. There were zero possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply in January 2015, one reported case in December 2014 and two reported cases in January 2014.

Robberies, over the period, have also seen a dip. Nine robberies were committed in January 2015 compared with 12 over the same period of 2014.

Of the nine robberies committed since year, all of which were reported on Providenciales, four were committed with guns and four with knives.

Approximately $2,200 in cash and $750 in property were stolen as a result.

Of the 12 robberies committed in 2014, five involved the use of guns and two with knives. Approximately $2,880 in cash and $1,360 were stolen during those robberies.

In all of January, 22 crimes were reported to have been committed against tourists, compared with 17 over the same period of 2014.

Royal Robinson declines PNP chairmanship candidacy offer Progressive National Party (PNP) operatives have approached former deputy premier and finance minister Royal Robinson to throw his hat in the ring for the chairmanship position, but he has a response for them – “not interested”.

“Yes, I was approached by people who want me to run but I told them no,” he said.

And while expressing indifference for the position, Robinson also blames party hierarchy for the current dilemma.

“I contacted my people (about what they think me running ) and they told me that it doesn’t make sense which is true. I told Doc (Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, who is also the leader

for the party) and a lot of people that the situation has been brought about by him (Ewing). “ If he had done what he was supposed to do from early, Mike wouldn’t be snooping around talking about he is running for chairman or what the case may be,” he said.

Encouraginag Robinson to run for the chair of the party is a clear indication to derail the aspiration of former Premier Michael Misick, who has expressed an interest in running for that position.

Misick’s intention to run for the party executive position is a portal to reenter politics after six years in the political wilderness.

He is currently awaiting trial on

Royal Robinson

corruption charges made against him by the United Kingdom-sanctioned Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT). The trial is set for

December, but Misick has maintained that those charges were concocted in an effort to persecute him.

Misick is the only one at this time expressing an interest in the position, as it is understood the current chairman, Trevor Cooke, appears not to be interested in reelection to the post.

But some within the party expressed antipathy to Misick running, hence the idea to find a strong candidate to run against him.

Robinson admitted that he was approached by a number of persons to run for the position, but told them that that he was not interested.

The party’s national convention is set for April.

One World Foundation donates container of special needs items

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor The One World Foundation has donated a container load of apparatuses worth thousands of dollars geared towards aiding the mobility of special needs individuals.

The items include wheelchairs, walkers, lifts and other physically assistive devices. The gesture was made possible through the partnership with Rotary International and the Rotary Club of Providenciales.

Making the presentation on Friday (March 13, 2015) at the Marion Williams Special Needs Association of Providenciales (SNAP) Centre, Joseph Rich, cofounder of the One World Foundation, said that the items were procured through a number of health agencies in the United States and Canada, as well as individuals involved with those agencies.

He said that some of the agencies were looking to channel their resources in other countries this year, but he convinced them to make

the Turks and Caicos Islands their beneficiary.

He told Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, who was present to accept the gift on behalf of the Health Ministry that the relentless work by individuals within the ministry made it much easier for One World Foundation to choose the TCI. “Many of the goals and objectives and the vision that you have are being carried out by some wonderful people on the islands, and we try to emulate that at the One World Foundation. We want our relationship to continue with the Turks and Caicos,” Rich said.

Rich said that former health minister Hon. Porsha Stubbs Smith played a vital role in the acquisition of the items, saying also that special needs van that the former health minister had requested was acquired and to be dispatched to the TCI soon.

Rich, who is on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s transition team, said that the One World Foundation is seeking to forge deeper ties with the Turks and Caicos

Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing thanking Joseph Rich for the special needs gift items, while looking on at centre is Bloneva Greene, President of the Rotary Club of Providenciales Islands government in other areas in addition to special needs.

Premier Ewing, in his response, said that government, through the Special Needs Unit, would ensure that the items are distributed throughout the islands to those who need them.

“I am sure they will

be put to good use. I have heard quantities that were being spoken of – trailer loads of goodies - that would be distributed throughout the islands that would be managed through the Special Needs Unit, for persons with disabilities, to help them to have a better quality of life in our community.

“You continue to show

that you are a huge partner, who has been with us for years, and who continue to have the Turks and Caicos at the forefront of your agenda, for which I a very much appreciative,” Premier Ewing said.

Bloneva Greene, President of the Rotary Club of Providenciales, said that the gift should assisted a great deal of persons in the community, including an individual who had just had one of her legs amputated.

“Just before they (items) were shipped, I had someone who’s got their leg amputated, and she might not have made the list that government has put together, so with their (One World Foundation) help, we can assist her in getting a wheelchair, so she doesn’t have to wait until One World Foundation comes back again next year.

Individuals, whose relatives were earmarked for receiving some of the gifts, including a motorized wheelchair, were on hand to thank Rotary and the One World Foundation.

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Report from March 12th Cabinet meeting His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the 8th meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday 12th March 2015 at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.

All Ministers were present.

At this meeting Cabinet: •Advised HE. the Governor to extend the lobster season for a further two weeks until the 31st March 2015.

During the extended period fishermen should report any sightings of spawning or egg bearing lobsters. The report should indicate the number of locations where the spawning lobsters were observed. Any egg-bearing lobsters that will be caught should be returned immediately to the sea.

The current size limit will stand as it is. No lobster less than 3.25 inches in length should be caught. The length of 3.25 inches measured from the front of the groove between the horns directly above the eyes along the middle of the back to the rear of the carapace or back shell or when the tail has been separated, a tail weight of 5 ounces whether processed or not; •Received an update from the Minister of Finance regarding the development of a Memorandum of Understanding for the Cooper Jack Development Project. The project

relates to the construction of Viceroy Turks and Caicos, a new hotel resort and residential development on Cooper Jack Bay, Providenciales; •Received an update from the Minister of Finance and the consultants assisting with the implementation of a Business Transformation Strategy.

The strategy is designed to streamline systems and processes to enable faster turnaround of business licenses and work permits with the overall objective being to make doing business in TCI more efficient and effective.

Implementation of the strategy will attract funding from the 10th European Development Fund; • Advised HE. the Governor to approve the appointment of the following persons to the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board for a period of one year effective 1st April 2015 - 31st March 2016; Don Gardiner (Chairman), Crystal Greene (Deputy Chairman), Wayne Garland, Brenda Lightbourne, Lloyd Stubbs, Jayne Hutchinson, Lasheko Seymour, Bianca Harvey-Garland, Permanent Secretary (Ex-Officio) and the TCHTA representative. The appointments are made in accordance with part III of the Tourism Ordinance; •Noted the recommendations of the Procurement Board on award of the following contracts with a total value of $5m; Ball Park

The International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands seeks to recruit

FULL-TIME CLASS TEACHERS for

September 2015

There are few things which are likely to have more impact on a young person’s future than the quality of the school they attend. So we work hard to ensure that everyone who sends their child to ISTCI is happy with that choice.

It is our belief that every child deserves the very best start in life and we make it our purpose to provide just that to all the children who enter our doors. We endeavour to provide the best possible teaching and curriculum; we want every child to make progress and achieve the very best they can; but most of all we want the children at the ISTCI to be happy and enjoy their life with us.

At the heart of our school ethos is to develop and challenge the whole child –– producing students with high aspirations and confident independence.

We pride ourselves on the fostering of strong values: mutual understanding, respect for others and high personal endeavor form part of our students’ everyday lives.

Being part of the ISTCI is about more than school work though. We offer our students an array of worthwhile and exciting experiences which they can carry with them for the rest of their lives, which we believe will prepare them to be successful global citizens.

We are seeking full-time, enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher s to join our talented and successful team.

A successful candidate will be:

•An outstanding teacher •Focused in helping children achieve high levels of progress in a happy and effective learning environment •A graduate with qualified teacher status (primary) and preferably at least 3 years’ successful teaching experience •Experienced across the primary age range •Able to demonstrate a thorough recent knowledge of the English National Curriculum •Committed to differentiation and SEN inclusive practice •Able to effectively monitor, assess, record and report on pupils’ progress •Confident in working within and contributing to a supportive team •In possession of good interpersonal skills and work well in teams •Possess secure IT skills •Be able to contribute to the development of extra curriculum opportunities •Possess the desire to work closely with parents and to support school events •Possess a willingness to work collaboratively and plan across the curriculum.

Please apply with resume and covering letter to, khinks@internationalschooltci.com including details of 2 references, who can be contacted in support of your application.

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th April 2015 Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 13th April 2014

Lighting Providenciales, Shutter Installation All Saints Missionary Church Providenciales, Consultancy for Preparation of Technical Documentation for a Domestic Fire Station Providenciales, Provision of Furniture and Equipment HJ Robinson High School, Reconstruction of Causeway North and Middle Caicos (Phase 2), Design and Construction of a new Wellness Centre Grand Turk, Consultancy for Preparation of Design and Technical Tender Documentation for the Reconstruction and Upgrading of the Bellefield Landing Road North Caicos, Pre- Paid Water Metering System Grand Turk, Road Development Programme Kew Town Providenciales, Roof Replacement Police Station and Barracks South Caicos, Provision of Furniture and Equipment Salt Cay Primary Healthcare Clinic, Supply of 15 Seater Passenger Van Marjorie Basden High School South Caicos, Supply of Full-Size SUV Attorney Generals Chambers, Upgrade of Gaming Field Raymond Gardiner High School North Caicos, Provision of Furniture and Equipment for Public Schools, Furniture and Equipment for the splitting of the Clement Howell High School Providenciales; Further information on these matters will be provided by Ministers in due course.

Turks and Caicos Sun Suite#5, Airport Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 946-8542 Fax: (649) 941-3281 Email: sun@suntci.com Read us online at www.suntci.com Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Hayden Boyce Senior Editor: Vivian Tyson Office Manager: Dominique Rigby Graphic designer Information Technology and Production Manager: Kelano Howell The Turks and Caicos SUN is a subsidiary of The SUN Media Group Ltd. We are committed to excellence in journalism, educating and informing our readers, serving and satisfying our advertisers and assisting in the overall development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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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IGA opens downtown store March 27

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor Graceway IGA Supermarket Group is set to open its downtown store on Friday, March 27th, 2015, but the management of the food chain is keeping the name of the new establishment close to its vest.

The downtown outlet, which will be housed at the former Island Pride Supermarket at Butterfield Square, is slated to be the third grocer that the management of IGA brand will open. The first is the Graceway IGA, and second is the Graceway Gourmet, located along the Leeward Highway and Grace Bay area respectively.

A source at the supermarket chain told The SUN that the facility has undergone a great deal of transformation since its long-term rental agreement acquisition from the Butterfield Gold Group, transforming the overall aesthetics of both the interior and exterior of the location.

Old shelves, freezers and cash registers have been ripped out and replaced by new ones. New entrances and exits on the compound have been created, with parking slots either remarked or created to meet the shoppers’ needs and comfort. The full complement of staff is in place and ready to take up their position from day one.

IGA has retained some of Island Pride’s workers, who are currently employed at its Leeward Highway and Grace Bay stores. It is understood that some of those employees are expected to be transferred to new location.

In anticipation of the store’s opening, IGA, on February 4, 2015, staged a job fair at the Gustarvus

The IGA downtown store Lightbourne Centre downtown Providenciales, Edith Cox, the Graceway IGA Supermarket Group Finance Director, said at the time that they were seeking between 30 and 45 persons to fill the vacancies.

Among the positions that are expected to be filled at the new store are cashiers, supervisors, stockers, produce clerks and warehouse clerks. More than 200 persons seeking employment or better paying jobs, turned up for the interview.

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.

Cox said that while the downtown store is small in comparison to the other two locations, it is still quite big, saying also that it is almost 30,000 square feet. She said that the aim of the new store is to give the customer the best value.

“So you could expect a leaner operation, which will enable us to provide a better price to our customers,” Cox said.

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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Interviews to select Grand Turk magistrate begin

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor Interviews to fill the Grand Turk Magistrate’s Court chair left vacant by New Zealander Kally Cheema began this week, The Sun understands.

Cheema left the job in December last year, forcing postponements and, or relocation of a number of cases to Providenciales.

However, over the past few weeks, the Governor’s Office has sought the services of noted attorneys Carlos Simons QC and Martin Green to alternate as acting magistrates.

It is understood there as a been a backlog of cases on that island, which sometimes forced Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner to fly from Providenciales to deal with some of those matters. However, the majority of those were postponed, creating an even greater pile-up in matters.

And with Warner having to sometimes leave Provo to deal the matters in the capital, cases in his neck of woods experience pile-up too, resulting in

Carlos Simons, QC the governor having to appoint Simons and Green as interim judges.

Sources said several persons have applied for the job both locally and internationally, although

it is unclear as to how many expatriates’ entries were submitted. Simons and Green, it is understood, are to serve until a preferred magistrate has been selected. And since both have their own private practice to tend to, will not be available at all times.

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale, during her remarks at the opening the 2015 session of the Supreme Court, announced Cheema’s registration, bidding her farewell in the process. Ramsay-Hale, at the time, said that she was sure that Cheema had gained the respect and admiration of the citizens of Grand Turk and also the legal profession based on her interaction with them.

“I would also like to say farewell to Her Honour Ms Kally Cheema, the Magistrate in Grand Turk who I know has won the hearts and minds of not only her court staff but also of the people of Grand Turk,” the Chief Justice said. She has gained as much praise for her judicial temperament. We are sorry to see her go but we wish her and her partner Pat every success in the future,” Ramsay-Hale said.

Caption: Carlos Simons, QC

TCINIB Compliance Officers Complete Court Prosecutors’ Course at Regional Police Training Center, Barbados NIB Senior Compliance Officer, Mr. Dexter Parker and Compliance Officer, Mr. Arthur Ashton return to the Islands this weekend following completion of a four – week Court Prosecutors’ Course which is being held February 23rd - March 20th at the Regional Training Center in Barbados.

Parker and Ashton are among a number of Inspectors, Sergeants and other law enforcement personnel from the Caribbean attending the course

which concentrates on developing and enhancing the professional courtroom skills of the Officers to function as Court Prosecutors.

The main objectives of the course are to: 1.Enlighten candidates regarding the fundamental principles of prosecution 2.Sensitize candidates regarding the operations of the courts and

procedural matters 3.Educate participants regarding the legal interpretations of statutes and laws 4.Make participants proficient in presenting case files: and 5.Prepare participants to function as effective court prosecutors.

Mr. Walter Gardiner, Deputy Director of Operations and Officer responsible for Compliance and Enforcement, commented that he

was: “ ….happy to have the officers undergo the important training at this time to accelerate the number of cases currently being prepared for prosecution. This coaching will further strengthen our Compliance Department’s efficiency and productivity; and increase our numbers to 5 officers on staff who have the capacity to attend to matters in the Magistrates Court on behalf of the National Insurance Board. ”

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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Beware of online and bank fraud scammers

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is warning the general public not to give out banking information on the telephone or through the internet in the wake of criminals siphoning money from unsuspecting victims accounts.

The SUN has been informed that at least one prominent law firm in the Turks and Caicos Islands nearly fell victim to this scam, when there was an attempt o move about halfmillion dollars from its bank account by international fraudsters.

Commissioner of Police James Smith explained that the swindlers come with enticing offers, which most times appear too good to be true. The fraudsters’ preferred way of contact is true emails and telephone during which they ask for personal banking information such as account and, or pin number.

When that information is provided, the crooks are able to gain access to their victims accounts, and on most occasions clean them out. The victims often realize that they have been hoodwinked, when they tried to access their accounts.

Clifford Ashton, Superintendent of Police responsible for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is

Superintendent Clifford Ashton warning the public to be on the lookout for the scammers.

“What we are looking at now is a scam going on; I think it originated in Nigeria. People (scammers) will send emails asking for your bank account (number) and (telling your) how you could obtain monies by providing that information.

“It looks attractive, and people have fallen for it by providing that information, and by doing that, they

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are losing money from their bank account because they are providing new information. So my advice to the public would be not to fall in that trap. Refrain from opening the email if you are not expecting such email from somebody. Don’t open it and don’t respond to it,” he cautioned.

Superintendent Ashton said that while there are not many reported cases in the TCI, it could mushroom.

“I won’t say that they are frequent,

but you have one or two of them popping up. I think right now we have about two cases,” Ashton said.

In the meantime, Commissioner of Police James Smith is advising the public that when someone makes such a generous offers, in most cases those proposals are not genuine. He said, too, that ardent financial institutions will not as for certain information over the phone and the internet, and so, when someone asked for your personal information through those channel, a red flag should go up.

“The simple advice is that the banks will not ask you to disclose personal information, pin codes or anything on emails or on the phone, they won’t do that. If someone mentioned to you via email to invest in something that sounds too good to be true, then it’s too good to be true,” he said.

He said that some individuals in the community are not technologically perceptive and could be exposed to swindling by the scammers. He therefore, called on family members to assist those individuals to guard against online hoaxer.

“I think the advice is, do not give out personal information, particularly account numbers and pin codes through emails and telephone calls because the banks won’t do it,” Smith warned.

Our company consist of a diversified group of companies, ranging from financial services to hotels and resorts as well as other industries.

We are now looking for a candidate for the following position: Applications are invited for the position of Forensic Accountant We require an individual who is CPA or CFE qualified. You must have the ability to analyze a myriad of detailed, complex transactions. You must be detail oriented and able to decipher complicated financial statements and knowledgeable in legal and accounting practices.

Must have skills and experience in the following areas:

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.

•Bankruptcy •Insolvency •Reorganization •Fraud •Data collection •Data preparation •Data analysis and reporting.

The ability to read Spanish is preferred. ***Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Belongers need only apply.

Please Submit Applications to: cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department.

Submissions to be no later than April 3rd, 2015 Belongers need only apply.

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TCI is Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourist destination Out of all the Caribbean countries Turks and Caicos Islands was, by far, the most prolific of them in terms of visitor arrivals in 2014.

The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board (TCTB) reported a growth in arrivals of 31.6 percent compared to the year 2013.

Precise data shows that 971,838 tourists arrived by way of cruise-ship at the Grand Turk Cruise Center while 435,475 visitors landed at the Providenciales International Airport.

The two figures put together make for a total of 1,407,313 travelers hosted by the Turks & Caicos in 2014.

While the increase in visitor arrivals is very impressive and places the islands in front of the Caribbean pack in regards to growth (as confirmed by the Caribbean

Tourism Organisation), the number of tourists itself places Turks & Caicos in the middle as far as Caribbean destinations go.

If in 2013 only 290,587 overnight visitors arrived at the Providenciales International Airport, 2014 recorded almost twice as much traffic with 435,475 tourists. The increase is only 0.1 percent short of a round 50. While the TCTB statistics reveal a 49.9 percent growth, the actual number of overnight visitors might as well score higher since the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board does not include private aircraft arrivals in their assessment and such arrivals were also more numerous than in 2013.

The increase of overnight arrivals in the Caribbean is reported by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation

(CTO) to amount to 5.3 percent with 26.3 million travelers. The Turks & Caicos 49.9 increase is far above the whole region. Grenada, the second fastest growing destination in the CTO standings only managed 18.4 percent growth in 2014, so less than half.

Officials from the Turks & Caicos tourism sector cite climate as a main factor in the increase. The unusual cold weather in the United States, coupled with the great accessibility of air travel and strong links in transportation all over North America, influenced many tourists to choose Turks & Caicos as the preferred warm destination.

In regards to arrivals by way of cruise ship, Turks & Caicos ranked fourth out of 28 Caribbean

destinations in 2014 with an increase of 24.8 percent. It trails after Trinidad & Tobago, with a 30.1 percent growth, Belize with 42.6 percent and Martinique with the largest increase of them all, 71.3 percent.

The number of cruise passengers that went through the Grand Turk Cruise Center in 2014 is 971,838, the largest the port has ever welcomed.

The same year meant an increase of 32.9 percent in ship calls, from 2013’s 258 to 2014’s 343.

According to the TCTB, the majority of visitors are U.S. citizens, counting for 80.7 percent of 2014’s overnight arrivals with 351,623 travelers and an increase of 51.8 percent. Canadians are responsible for 47,413 arrivals in the same year, registering a growth of 49.1 percent.

Power outage interrupts flight operations at Provo Airport The midmorning power outage caused from a vehicular accident in the Blue Hills area on Saturday (March 14, 2015) affected flight operations at the Providenciales International Airport, though moderately, according to the Turks and Caicos International Airports Authority (TCIAA).

Fortis TCI explained that the power shutdown was the result of a broken utility pole and downed power lines caused from the traffic accident.

The power outage, which occurred about 10:40, took place on what the TCIAA described as its busiest day for flight operations. It said that power interruption caused moderate flight delays at the aerodrome. It added that because of the outage, which lasted a little over two hours, the airport

back-up power system had to be switched on, to mitigate potential significant fallout.

“The airport’s backup power supply ensured continued service to the critical areas including the provision of air navigation service, security screening of passengers and baggage, and the universal passenger check-in system,” the TCIAA said in a statement.

It added: “Following the failure of main power, some airlines, Immigration and the Airport Authority suffered from telecommunication service interruption by service provider, LIME. Together, those unforeseen events resulted in moderate delays,” the statement added.

John Smith, CEO of the TCIAA, in the released,

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.

credited the staff at the airport for their prompt action, which he said lessened the power outage impact.

“The staff and stakeholders at the airport responded in a manner that exemplifies care for the passengers, our valued customers.” we express our gratitude to the airlines, Customs and Immigration Departments, and the TCHTA for their assistance in reducing the impact of the power outage,” Smith said.

After learning of the accident, Fortis TCI dispatched a crew, which worked feverishly to rectify the problem – replanting a pole and refitting power lines in less than three hours.

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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Search continues for missing Grand Turk man

By Todeline Defralien

There are still no clues as to the whereabouts of Grand Turk resident, Kevino Smith, also known, as Bah, who was reported missing on March 6th 2015.

On Monday March 16th, police issued a missing persons notice for Smith after residents of the country’s capital

launched a massive search for the 25-year-old man but did not find him.

The search for Smith throughout the island of Grand Turk also included Marine officers searching the waters just off the island, and also on some neighboring cays.

Police said the search for Smith has expanded to cover the entire Turks & Caicos, and will now include the use

Kevino Smith of aircraft.

There has been a lot of speculation on Facebook about what could have happened to Smith, but these reports were not confirmed by police.

Police added that they were told my Smith’s parents that he was last seen on Wednesday, March 04th 2015 at his home in North Back Salina, Grand Turk, wearing a black short sleeve

shirt with black long pants.

According to the police report, officers were already in search of Smith on a separate matter that was reported on March 4th, 2015.

On Friday, March 13th, police issued a wanted poster for Smith, but did not say what it was in connection with.

Lobster season extended for two weeks

The lobster season, which should have closed on Sunday March 15th, has been extended until March 31.

Cabinet made the decision to extend the season at a special meeting on Thursday March 12th.

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 SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES Needed Urgently: Four (4) Cleaners/Car washers Duties: Washing and detailing automobiles Wages: On a commission basis Qualification: Honest, hardworking, highly motivated, Friendly, must be able to work under minimum supervision and flexible hours, Ability to safely operate motor vehicle.

Experience is essential.

Closing date for application is 30th, March 2015 Sparkle Cleaning Services Suite 5, Southside Plaza, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Tel: (649)241-0237 Email: carwashguy@hotmail.com

CACTUS BAR & GRILL & CACTUS CAFÉ

Seeking Chefs Kitchen Helpers Cashiers Servers Bartenders Belongers or work permit holders can apply Serious inquires only Contact 341-8933 or 432-4271

A statement from the Premier’s Press Secretary Simone Been said the lobster season was impacted during the last few weeks by bad weather conditions, so the extension was granted to give fishermen the

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.

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opportunity to get a few last good catches before the close, which lasts up to six months.

During the two-week extended period, fishermen should report any sightings of spawning or egg bearing

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

CARIBBEAN DREDGING AND DEVELOPMENT LTD

lobsters. The report should indicate the number of locations where the spawning lobsters were observed. Any egg-bearing lobsters that will be caught should be returned immediately to the sea.

FLAMINGO CAFÉ TAKE OUT

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

L.P.S

1 Hair Stylist Salary: 5$ per hour Mondays to Saturdays 9:00am To 5:00pm

6 days a week Phone number: 3460402

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

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

Is seeking for a Experience Diver Applicant much be able to work six days per week. Including weekends and public holidays.

Salary negotiable Morris Plaza #22, Airport Road Contact 341-9408 or Email Caribbeandredgingltd@yahoo.com

Seeks 1 Cashier Must be able to speak English and CreoleMust be willing to work late hours Salary $6.00 per hour Interested person should contact 431-0388

Mercedes Beauty Salon

Samuel Wilson Seeks

Need One Domestic Worker Salary: $5.00 per hour Contact: 343-4404 5 Days a Week

1 Labour Salary: Negotiable

Phone number: 431-0388

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

Aj’s Auto Parts & Accessories

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.

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New Police Commissioner promises hands-on leadership style

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor New Commissioner of Police James Smith is urging his various divisional heads to hold their subordinates accountable for what they do, since he would be holding them to account.

Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, to release the annual crime statistics, the police commissioner said that while his leadership style is hands-on, he expects the department heads to lead in their area of expertise.

“You will find that I am very hands-on, you will find me in communities, you will find me talking to important partnership people across private and government. When I say that I am very hands-on, I need to understand what the real causes of the problems are.

“I was out on patrol looking at the some of the areas that are clearly a challenge for us, the police. I need to see what it is like for my officers to be there on a daily basis and look at the challenges that they are going to face,” Smith pointed out.

He said that the reason he is relying on his department heads to get the work done, is that police could never be a one-man show, noting that implement strategy is a job for the Deputy Commissioner of Police, which in this case, falls under the purview of Rodney Adams.

“I can set direction, I can set the strategy, but strategy is just that; it needs to be delivered by actions, and these are the people that will make sure that these actions are delivered and I hold them to account for that. You need to understand that setting

of strategy comes under the deputy’s portfolio.

“It is very much led by me, it will be my interpretation of what needs to be done to keep these islands safe; to start tackling crime at its highest level, to get the numbers down, to get the detection of offenders up,” he said.

Smith said that greater community policing, quicker response time, more frequent highway patrolling and to secure a greater number of convictions are just some of the areas he is looking to tackle.

“All of that will come together as part of a strategic oversight from me and will be delivered by these individuals (heads of department),” he said.

He added: “Policing is a complex business; my job here is not to manage that business, my job is to lead that business and lead change in the delivery of police service in Turks and Caicos.

“And to do that, I am going to hold all these gentlemen here accountable for each of the areas that they are experts in, that’s what they do, and I expect them to hold each of their subordinates to account for the action that they do.

“I tell you that because there is an undercurrent of unwillingness to give information or to substantiate information in court (by members of the public).”

He said such state of affairs could be triggered when persons become uncomfortable of being identified or become fearful of having to deliver evidence in court.

“We need to do something about that. Part of that will be enhancing of our skills, part of that would be to enhance the technology we have, because we do not have the ability to video and audio tape

Job Title: Chief Operation Officer Type: Permanent Location: WIV/Caicos Television Holding Ltd.

Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Chief Operations Officer - Market Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer of Digicel will be responsible for all facets of the business operations and must possess deep operational knowledge with broad strategic insight. They must be able to adapt constantly to a fastchanging corporate and external environment. They must possess a mastery of change, an ability to help translate strategic vision into action; and they must ultimately be able to help the business to innovate and to grow.

Responsibilities:

•Provide Commercial plan design, implementation and monitoring support until arrival of Commercial Director at end of Month •Assume operational program management and oversight responsibility for monitoring, driving, problem solving, resourcing and reporting on day to day progress for all key Operational change projects - in particular Technical rollout, Regional Fightback and Sales and Distribution activities.

•Tracks and reports on Board and SMT actions to ensure daily execution excellence and on-time implementation of critical activities across business units.

•Participates in the development and preparation of short-term and longrange strategic plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives.

•Directs the development and installation of internal procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the enterprise.

•Discovers and supports innovation, technological improvement and growth opportunities for the business and gains approval for their implementation •Supports strategy development and communication across the organization to ensure that all individual objectives are aligned with the strategy

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: •Advanced degree in Business or related discipline •Minimum of 10 years of working experience with at least three years at senior level •Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills including the ability to articulate progress, issues and recommendations in a concise manner •Superb attention to detail, strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver results to tight deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic environment •Superior leadership skills and the ability to organize and motivate crossfunctional teams •Ability to work in a team environment and on own initiative with the desire to learn new skills •Strong customer focus •Skilled user of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com

Commissioner of Police James Smith witnesses and victims. We need to do something about that. I want to ensure investment in the force in general,” he said.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Butterfield Gold Two (2) Labourers Applicant must be physical, able-bodied individuals capable of lifting heavy loads and assisting the Electrican.

Wages: starting from $6.00 per hour Submit applications to by April 3, 2014 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

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 businessman Lee Ingham launches clothing brand

By Brandy Laporte An ambitious and creative local designer and businessman has created a distinctive clothing line that he hopes to launch him into the international fashion arena.

Lerone Ingham, better known as Lee Ingham, was born and raised in Grand Turk is the founder and owner of the local family owned and operated name brand ‘Konk Apparel’.

Lee says that Konk TCI is actually his second brand. The name of his first clothing brand was ‘649ing Thread’ which was started in 2009 and was done in the honor of the late JAGS McCartney, the first Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This was a T-shirt brand that was done with a local flavor, which was the difference between 649ing Thread and Konk TCI. These designs went on, and included local sayings such as ‘Tareckly’, ‘Ta Noreth’, ‘Ta Southred’ etc.

Ingham said that he believes that 649ing Thread was actually a good brand, but he decided to start off with Konk because he wanted to create something that had a much wider appeal.

He not only wanted cater to the locals but to the international market as well.

He got the idea from watching his nephew skateboard.

“I think the Konk name was quite obvious because that is something that we as Turks and Caicos Islanders can relate to. So I actually took that and played with the logo. The logo is actually in its third design phase. Before, it was just a KONK, but to make it a little different I actually switched out the O and put the actual conch shell, and if you look at the conch shell it actually has the imprint of the map of the Turks and Caicos Island inside of the conch shell and that’s the main thing.”

Ingham said he started business in late 2013 with some ideas and two designs. He did his first photo shoot with Renau from Spotlight Communications but did not think that it was going to be that successful.

“I did the photo shoot and I thought let me just start a Facebook and Instagram page, and based on

the response I got from my social media page I was like, this could actually work,” he said.

“So the main thing for me was to actually find a location. I spent hundreds of hours looking in the Grace Bay area trying to find a good

location. I actually always went into Blue (a store owned by Phillip Shearer) even before the whole Konk thing, and I realized that the style that they had was somewhat similar to my clothing brand because my clothing brand portrays an active life style similar to what you would have in the U.S, such as a Billabong and Hurley. It was like a no brainer. The only thing is that I was actually afraid to approach him (Shearer). “ “I was like, why would this guy actually give me a chance to come in his store to sell one or two shirts; because first of all, he doesn’t know

me and I don’t have any track record. So one day I said, you know what, I don’t have anything to lose.

So I went to see him one afternoon. I went with my presentation folder, to show him the designs I had and my ideas and what I was doing. I said to him, ‘I just want a chance. Just give me a chance to put my items in store on consignment; that means for every item that is sold you get a percentage out of it. So they agreed to give me a chance so I think that that was the breaking on Konk and I think it really got on underway once I really got to push social media with daily updates and the use of proper hash tags,” Ingham continued.

Ingham says that one of the best things that he did was hook up with Jason and Josh Okeye from Grand Turk who put a promotional video together for him.

“The main thing is I love what I do,” Ingham said with a smile. “I love coming up with ideas. It’s nice to go out there and see somebody wearing something that you created. It’s awesome. Today this lady said ‘I liked your stuff on Facebook and I got two shirts, and I said ‘okay just Facebook me’, because whenever someone sends me a picture I automatically repost it because I love my followers,” he added Ingham said that he is always trying to improve and develop himself and his business.

“When I first started I just wanted to do it locally but in my mind right now I want to take Konk regionally but the main objective is to take it internationally, because I see it has the potential.

That’s why I made sure locally wise to register my business. I went overseas to get U.S to trade mark the Konk Apparel name.”

Ingham said he was also getting a lot of responses from the international market and he is actually sending a lot of orders out to the U.S in states such as California and Texas, just to name a few. He has actually sent merchandise to Morocco.

Right now he is working on his website Konk TCI and he is planning on doing his online sales to ship internationally.

He is also focusing on having his own apparel store. And the best part about all of this is that everything that he has done so far is done out of his pocket which is why it means so much to him; proving that hard work pays off.

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Police addressing public concerns

By Todeline Defralien In recent times the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has come under strong criticism from the general public.

However, Superintendent Kenny Grant, the Divisional Commander for Providenciales, North Caicos and Middle Caicos, told journalists that police have listened to those concern and will be making some drastic changes.

Speaking during a press conference at Police headquarters on Old Airport Road on Wednesday March 18th, Grant, said: “We had some challenges but again I would like to say we keenly listening to the concerns of the public and in so doing we’ve committed this year to enhancing the service that we provide to the communities in which we police.

Some of the complaints that really stood out for us in the division for one, is of service and the other concern is our youths involved in crimes. To address this issue the division has embarked on a number

Superintendent Kenny Grant initiatives and we have revised our meeting frame work to include our front-line staff which we have already seen progress through these meetings. It has improved our communication process and has

enabled us to address concerns from the general public in a quick manner and give us an opportunity to be on top of our investigations.”

Grant, who will be leaving for training at the FBI Academy in the USA in a few weeks, added: “We also have revised our patrol strategies and in doing that, we have now placed inspectors who will be in charge of a geographical area for example, patrol strategies will be divided in four zones, so there will be four different inspectors for four different zones and they will be a direct point of contact for those person in the community which lies in those zone areas and through this we hope to build a better relationship with the community and also give the community opportunities to help us in planning strategies to police those areas that they fall into.

And so we are committing in doing this hopefully with this inspectors being assigned to these communities we will be able to have better results and a better relationship reduction in crime and even in our preventative measures”.

Police appealing for greater public support

By Brandy Laporte Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands said one of the major challenges that they face in investigating complex crimes is public participation.

This was stated by Clifford Ashton Superintendent responsible for Criminal Investigations Department, at a press conference held on March 18th 2015 about crime statistics.

“Police cannot really solve crimes in isolation without public support,” Ashton said. “Persons would tell us bits of information, but are not willing to give a statement, so that is a major challenge because crime is solved on evidence and not what is believed, but what can be proved before the court of law and what is accepted as evidence, so these are some of the major challenges we have.”

Ashton added that going forward, police will be looking to improve some of the legislation to enhance their investigative capabilities.

“Going forward we understand that there is really a need for the police to bridge the gap between the police and the public on the kind of quality service we provide, and we are going to take steps to improve on those initiatives,” he added.

Ashton said that patrols are basically the foundation of any police force because they are first responders.

“So we depend on patrol initiatives largely in terms of how they solve crimes and how you respond to reports,” he said.

He said the police Force is looking at providing support and updates to witnesses and victims because sometimes there are vulnerable victims and witnesses who need the police support in terms of how they proceed with criminal investigations leading up to court cases and even after the court

cases are finished they plan on providing support to certain witnesses and victims.

These are some of the issues that they are going to take on going forward. Having said that they are looking forward to providing a better service to the public so that they could have a better understanding of what to do and how they can help the police in solving a crime and make the Turks and Caicos a safe place.

Commissioner addresses Grand Turk tourist harassment

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said that it is pulling out all the stops to ensure that cruise ship tourists who visit that the country’s capital Grand Turk are not harassed especially on the beach.

Commissioner of Police James Smith made the commitment while addressing a crime statistics news conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Police Headquarters in Providenciales.

In recent times, there have been complaints from cruise passengers of touts harassing them on the beach especially, by offering them illegal

drugs and alcohol, forcing Finance Minister Hon. Washington Misick, to reveal that Carnival had threatened to pull out if the practice was not addressed.

Misick, who was making his ministerial address in the House of Assembly on Monday (November 17, 2014), hinted that the alternative to the Grand Turk Cruise Center for Carnival would be the US$65 million cruise center in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

The finance minister was quick to point out that government was in no way mooting the idea that the beach area that the Carnival guests normally bask be declare a no man’s land for local vendors, but was in fact

warning against industry threat by the harassers.

The finance minister told the House at the time that a meeting was held with the citizens of Grand Turk last to sensitize, especially those making their living from tourism-related activities, the dangers that loom.

However, it is understood that despite the warning, the practice, to some degree, continues. James said, however, that the matter is currently being addressed by the ground commander on Grand Turk. He said that the problem has been compounded by some vendors that have been given licensed to operate the entire stretch of the beach as opposed them being granted licenses to peddle their wares

at a designated section.

“What I can tell you is the acting superintendent there is on the case.

This is a multi-agency approach. There are some vendors on the beach that have licenses that give them largesse to operate right across the beach, that needs to be tightened up,” Smith said.

We are dealing with the agencies involved and making sure that those people who have licenses operate in areas with the license to operate, and those who don’t will not be allowed to.

We need to keep our finger on the pulse and make sure we constantly deal with what’s going on,” he said.

He added: “ Other than that, I don’t think Grand Turk has a crime problem.”

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New commissioner wants new police headquarters

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor New Commissioner of Police James Smith is seriously looking into advancing plans for the construction of well-needed police headquarters on Providenciales.

Commissioner Smith, who was addressing a news conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the current police Providenciales headquarters located along Old Airport Road,

revealed that he pitched the idea to the Dr. Rufus Ewing-led cabinet earlier that day, which told him that the money could be available for this fiscal year, but he would have to act fast on a proposal, since money is scarce.

“I spoke with cabinet today, and they made it clear to me that if I want to do something and if I gave them a plan, the plan needs to be coherent; it needs to be costed; it needs to include all

the things that I would expect to have delivered to build a proper police headquarters and then deploy officers effectively,” Smith said.

He said that cabinet emphasized that the proposal should be made within the fiscal cycle, preferably before the summer.

“They also made it very clear that there is not a lot of money going around, and so, in order for me to bid for money, I have to do it in the fiscal cycle, it has

to be before June. So I have a window between now and probably June to come together and produce a plan for that,” Smith added.

He pointed out that for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force to realize the plan, a multi-agency approach would have to be taken, and should include the likes of 911, the immigration department and Road Safety. He said also that government would need to be part of the planning process.

“Part of that would be for the elected officials.

It would be a challenge for some people in some areas, but I think we can demonstrate that by working together with immigration customs, the fire service, 911 and Road Safety,” he said.

The idea of establishing a new police headquarters has been on the cards for more than 10 years. The police relocated from original headquarters on Old Airport Road after the Physical Planning

Department ruled some years ago that it was unsafe for occupancy.

Colin Farquhar, James predecessor, triggered the relocation exercise to the Williams Plaza on Old Airport Road, shortly after he assumed the reins of the force about five years ago. About three years ago, the headquarters moved again to the former TCI Community College building owned

by Keith Burant, next door to its former home.

Chad Stubbs wins the KIA Car at the 5th Annual Golf and Fishing Tournament

By Todeline Defralien Local businessman Chad Stubbs is thanking his lucky stars, after spending $25 and winning a new $19,000 Kia car on Sunday March 15th. ““I only bought one ticket and it happened to be the winning ticket and I am so happy. It was a great tournament I want to thank everybody who made this even possible and the man above,” he said, adding, “Who want a Wahoo when you have a KIA.”

The owner of KIA Motors Josephine Connolly said: “KIA Motors is proud to be one of the sponsors for the 5th Annual Golf and Fishing Tournament this year; anything to support the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and I have the key to a 2015 KIA Motor vehicle and we have a good brand that we celebrate all over the world.

We here at KIA we are dependable, reliable, we’re good looking just like me, and we are here to give away a dependable car and it will be able to take you anywhere and I am more than happy to be

here and celebrate with the Wine Cellar at the 5th Annual Golf and Fishing Tournament”.

Hon. Connolly, who is the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, said: “I hope next year we all be able to raffle a bigger car, and all we don’t sell at the KIA Motors is the KIA Optima, but I have another KIA Mohave that I would like to put up for next year. The KIA Mohave is an eight seater SUV; Chad Stubbs won the small car this year hopefully next year he can win the Big KIA Vehicle”.

Unemployed local releases ‘Moving Forward’!

Damian Wilson, an unemployed recently returned university student, has released a somewhat detailed proposal document entitled ‘Moving Forward: Thoughts on building a better Turks & Caicos’. ‘ Moving Forward’ is a comprehensive collection of thoughts on national issues plaguing the Turks & Caicos Islands.

It is Damian’s vision what he believes a better TCI could be. It includes discussions on the local political culture, the constitution, the economy, healthcare and education, just to name a few. According to Damian, ‘Moving Forward’ is meant to be a document that hopefully gets people talking about important national issues and not shying away from hard discussions.

“It isn’t a book or a guide but

merely a proposal of what I believe the people of this country could do to make the TCI a better place for all,” Damian said. “For far too long we’ve allowed only the elite in this country to shape the national agenda, while the rest of us hide and complain in our little corners, I’m sorry but I don’t want to be relegated to a corner anymore. The voices of young people aren’t being heard.”

Mr. Wilson added: “God woke me up at 2am one night and told me that I should start writing my thoughts down if I was truly concerned about my country. I started off with only two concerns really; however, eight weeks later it has grown into what you see now. I simply wrote what God laid on my heart. Whether anyone agrees

with my thoughts or not, one thing is true, we cannot move forward in this country without confession and forgiveness. I am seriously concerned about the country that our children and grandchildren are going to inherit.”

Damian returned from studying in the UK in December of 2014, after completing a BA (Hons) in Communications, Media and Journalism, and has been unemployed since. He is a husband and father, and says that in such a partisan divided country he expects that there will be some who would want to take issue with him independently speaking his mind; however, God has laid it on his heart to speak. The full documented can be viewed, commented on, downloaded or printed from Damian’s

blog page: http://www.damianwilson. blogspot.com/

Damian Wilson

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‘High-speed chase’ suspect charged with dangerous driving only

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor Stevenson Morris, the man who was involved in a crash with two police vehicles last Thursday (March 12, 2015) along the Leeward Highway in Providenciales, from what the police described as a high-speed chase, said that he intends to fight the dangerous driving charge that cops slapped on him.

The crash, which took place in the vicinity of Central Square and the Courtyard Plaza, wrote-off one police vehicle and dented another, also writing off Morris’s car.

Morris appeared in court on Tuesday (March 17, 2015) and was granted bail in the sum of $2,000.

His attorney Laura Maroof, told The SUN that while rumors swirled during the crash along the Leeward and thereafter that Morris was involved in a robbery and trying to elude the police, nothing of the sort took place.

“The charges are just dangerous driving, and they made allegations against Mr. Morris that was vehemently disputed and we are going to put the other side of the story when

Steve Morris and his attorney Laura Maroof it comes to trial, which is where it should be decided by the chief magistrate. Morris was before the magistrate’s Court charged just with dangerous driving and no other charges, and the police have confirmed that despite the rumours around. In fact, there was no robbery whatsoever.

This is just an incident where there was a crash between the car that Mr. Morris was driving and some police vehicles. And how that happened and

the details of that will be decided by the court at the trial,” Maroof said.

Maroof said that although she was elated that Morris is out on bail, believe that he could have been out long before that time, saying also that she was not pleased with the way his custodians treated him.

“He is out on bail. Unfortunately, he has been at the police station since Thursday without clothing, and he has various injuries which were

caused during the time of the incident last week, and he has got stitches in his head, so he has to return to the hospital today (March 17, 2015) to get those looked at,” Maroof said.

She noted also that her client was holed up in custody without clothing, garbed only in a sheet that police gave to him.

“The difficulty was that the keys to his house were in the police’s possession, so there were some difficulty in getting those, and so, it was unfortunate that he ended up being there until this morning without a shirt, and just with a sheet that was provided by the police,” she said.

It is not clear what has happened to Timothy Pierre, the other man who was with travelling with Morris at the time of the confrontation with the police.

“He was taken to another police station, and we have no information of what happened to him,” Maroof told The SUN. Maroof said that a family member posted Morris’ bond. Colin Mason from the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) prosecuted the case.

The trial date is set for June 3, 2015.

Visitor complains about taxi service in Providenciales I have just returned from my 8th trip to Providenciales and all have been wonderful experiences; so much so that we brought our children on the recent trip. I have been a big supporter of the Turks for many years now. I

felt compelled to write this letter to express what I find is an increasingly negative experience that all tourists seem to encounter. Would you please be so kind as to direct this to the appropriate people.

COMMERCIAL BANKING MANAGER

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.

On our last visit to Provo, we were very disappointed with the taxi service we hired to bring us to the hotel.

There were no fees posted in the taxi or signs indicating the extreme cost. The taxi service, who was also very rude, charged us $84 to travel to our resort.

That was for a family of four in a shared van that amounted to sharing a bus, because of the required stops to drop off other passengers. No discount for sharing the cab either! The frustrating part is that they also charged about the same per person rate to two other passengers dropped off on the way to our resort. I have travelled extensively and I have never experienced this type of outrageous charge for a taxi service.

The per-person charge is not something that I have ever experienced (aside from provo).

This is my first and only experience of gouging in Providenciales! I have been promoting Providenciales for many years and I am very disappointed

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

Please make recommendations to change your taxi service on the island.

Thank you, John Black

H.A.B. MANAGEMENT LTD.

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to learn of your taxi structure.

I would suggest that you make some changes to be more in line with most world countries. Nowhere else have I been charged a full rate per person cab fare. This takes away from the visitor experience and travelers speak about it often. It is time for a change.

It turns tourists away. I would suggest that there be a base rate to get to your destination for the cab regardless of the number of passengers. At the very least, a small up-charge for additional passengers, but not a double, triple cost. The rates should also be posted inside the cab and at the taxi stands throughout the island and especially at the airport. The alternative would be for a meter in each cab.

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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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BACKGROUND:

PROVO WATER COMPANY 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 The role requires:

MARCH 20TH, 2015 – MARCH 27TH, 2015

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.

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

•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

•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

•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 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:

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: 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:

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.

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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Local prosecutors, police get moneylaundering asset recovery training

By Vivian Tyson

Senior Sun Editor Prosecutors and a number of law enforcers are now equipped with greater knowledge in investigating and prosecuting money laundering and asset recovery cases after undergoing a twoday seminar hosted by Crown Prosecution Service barrister (CPS) Barnaby Hone.

The seminar was held on Monday (March 16 and Tuesday, March 17, 2015) at the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), located on the Royal Bank of Canada Building along the Leeward Barnaby Hone (second left) and Acting DPP Angela Brooks take time from the seminar to share a photo op with prosecutors and police Highway on Providenciales. personnel Hone, who specializes in asset recovery, which is taking money back from criminals, is based in prosecution,” Hone said. recovery methods because you have civil recovery Jamaica, assisting that country to recover monies He added: “And once they put that element, and you have cash forfeiture – both are other ways to from Jamaicans throughout the Caribbean. He they can put you in front of the courts and assist the take criminals’ money. explained that he also works with prosecution courts in understanding the case and how the case He said that the resolve to equip authorities in authorities in other jurisdictions in the region to should go ahead and what they are applying for. It is the different jurisdictions has become more necessary assist them in their asset recovery and money about good communication throughout. especially money laundering has become a concern laundering abilities.

He said that as opposed to places like the UK, internationally.

He told The SUN that assignment in the TCI where money-laundering cases are heard in court on “It was always necessary but it is something which was to point prosecutors and investigators to exactly a daily basis, there are not many in the Caribbean is becoming much more important internationally, what to look for during their work so that they can countries, and so, it has become necessary that and it is something that people are much more aware obtain a successful prosecution and asset recovery. He when these cases do come up, the local prosecutors of now. This jurisdiction always has knowledge of it explained that Acting Director of Public Prosecution would have the necessarily skills and experience to and uses it,” he said.

Angela Brooks invited him to work through the navigate those matters through the courts.

In the meantime, Brooks, who has been acting in particulars of money laundering, restraint orders, “If somebody is prosecuted for a drugs crime or the DPP’s position since JoAnn Meloche relinquished which is freezing assets, and confiscation orders. corruption then all the proceeds of that crime will be the post in January this year, said that she felt it Hone said that the rationale to hold the seminar taken away, and that money can be used to help the necessary to equip her team with the relevant with prosecutors as well as police officers was to police and the prosecution, but also everybody else training in the interim. She said that the move is to ensure that there is coordination throughout.

– health services and education – and put back into keep prosecutors and the police as current as possible.

“There is a good coordination here but that society.

She said that as opposed to in the past where one or a coordination needs to work on. We are to be able to “We work out the legal rules of that and helping few prosecutors are sent off for training, all the DPP see the different roles in the prosecution of criminals. officers and prosecutors in doing that. It is something personnel get training this time around.

It is one process. We talk to the police on how they that has worked very successfully in Jamaica, the “This is more beneficial because we are bringing investigate and what to look for; we talk to the UK and also Cayman Islands, and something which down a person, and so, all the prosecutors can benefit prosecutors, and they talk to the police and discus to is working here as well,” he further explained. from Mr. Hone and the department as opposed to the police what they need to get a successful It is also how that confiscation fits in with other individuals going off for training,” she said.

Caicos Royale Casino to open on March 28th

The Turks and Caicos Islands newest casino, Caicos Royale, will officially open on March 28th.

The opening will feature Tiko-T and V6 Band, the winners of the Islandcom Battle of the Bands, and Prime DJ’s. It will be held at the Caicos Royale parking lot in Turtle Cove.

An undisclosed amount of cash will be given away.

The casino which is owned by local businessman Rhynie Campbell will include games such as Black jack, Craps, Roulette, Four-card poker, Threecard poker, Let it ride, Pie Cow, and Caribbean Stud.

“Job wise im forcused on the locals, Gamming business wise im forcusing more on the tourists Mr. Campbell said”. Campbell, who created history in 2007 when he won nearly a million dollars in the first World Poker Tour’s Turks and Caicos Islands Poker Classic, he said “It was a very expensive investment I call in leaning from you mistake in 2007, 2008 there was a few mistakes along the way that I woul take full responsibilities for I didn’t just came here and set this casino over night it started back in May so for the last 7 – 8 months I’ve put together a lot of money we are now at 1.5- 2 millian dallars I’ve put together a very strong group of persons that are my partners and I want to start this project and grow it to something bigger and better he said”.

Seven Stars appoints new general manager

By Todeline Defralien The Seven Stars Resort has appointed seasoned hospitality professional Wilbert Ashbert Mason as the new General Manager of the property.

Mason Brings twenty- four plus years on industry know-how and expertise to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Mason, who will be responsible for providing direct oversight and management over resort operations across all departments, brings more than 24 years of hospitality experience to the position.

Mason was born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and has worked in North America and different islands in the Caribbean.

“Hospitality is my passion and

I got into the industry because I really love it and from working in the Caribbean I think is one of the best things for me because it has helped me to be able to make contributions to the local community where ever I work and also to help develop youth who are interested in hospitality as well, and for me where ever I work I really embrace the local community because what I do at the hotels it’s really to promote the destination and also the hotel,” he said in an interview with the SUN. “Seven Stars Resort extends a warm welcome to Wilbert, as he brings his skills, vision and service-oriented philosophy to the property,” said Ken Patterson, CEO, Seven Stars Resort.

“To remain one of the Caribbean’s leading resorts, we must continue to make personalized service a

priority while delivering a memorable experience to each and every guest along with world-class amenities.

We are elated to have such a highlyskilled, high-demand and renowned general manager now part of the Seven Stars team to enhance and uphold that mission.

Prior to joining Seven Stars Resort, Mason served as the General Manager of Peter Island Resort and Spa, British Virgin Islands, where he oversaw all departments and property operations, including more than 190 employees.

Prior to that, Mason held the position of Front of House Manager with the Regent Palms Hotel and Spa, Turks and Caicos; in addition to a top management position at the Sandy Lane Hotel, St. James, Barbados. In addition to Mason’s extensive resort experience, he has also held several

leadership positions in the British Virgin Islands, including Vice President of Hospitality for the Chamber Commerce and Hotel Association, BVI Tourist Board executive team member, and BVI Minimum Wage Board.

“With Seven Stars’ unmatched reputation and line-up of exciting offerings, I can’t think of a more ideal place or time for me to bring my experience and vision to the resort,” said Mason. “My goal is to inspire Seven Stars employees to provide guests with personalized service of the highest caliber. From pre-arrival arrangements to dinner reservations at the resort and around the island, I look forward to engaging with our guests and working alongside the staff to create truly unique guest experiences. As I always say, happy employees make happy guests.

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LOCAL NEWS Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed vacancies: IT Analyst Requirements/Qualifications •Must have at least a bachelors or higher degree in Computer or Information Systems •A minimum four years on the job experience as an information technology programmer/analyst (SQL language preferable) is required •Experience in data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, and computer programming is a must.

•Ability to conduct training and informational sessions.

Duties and Responsibilities include: •Supporting all hardware related issues and reviewing all new hardware capabilities as required, such as cash registers, scales, and database and POS systems.

•Assist in resolving any software issues, review and upgrade of all new software packages.

•Maintaining good documentation relating to all IT related work plans and schedules such as backups and flowcharts.

•Overseeing the systems implementation and taking ownership of the systems work stream within the Process re-engineering project including any new systems for Graceway IGA Supermarket.

•Assisting with updating and improving the current Graceway IGA website.

•Providing reports generated from systems as requested by senior management – operational, financial or IT based.

Pay will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Retail Store Manager This position is responsible for the management of the supermarket’s retail operations. Main duties and requirements include: •Over 8+ years experience in Supermarket Retail with a minimum of five years in a managerial position to include management of individual departments.

•Strong character reference from known individuals in the supermarket industry •Excellent people skills, including the ability to teach and train staff.

•Must have computer knowledge in areas such as Microsoft Excel and Inventory management programs.

•Proficient in the understanding of retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping.

•Skilled in ordering methods and practices for inventory control.

•Ability to utilize computer systems/information for improved operational results.

•Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and knowledge of Supermarket facility management.

•Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Pay will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Floor Care Specialist Requirements / Qualifications: •Experience in floor care and maintenance.

•Experience in waxing, wax removal, stripping, buffing and vacuuming large surface areas.

•Experience in operating and maintaining heavy duty floor care machines.

•Experience in using proper safeguards such as warning signs and safety cones to alert customers and employees to potential hazards such as wet or slippery floor surfaces; •Be knowledgeable cleaning programs and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products Duties and Responsibilities include: •Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and submit purchase orders or requests to store management; •Oversee cleaning and maintenance of the supermarket.

•Responsible for the total store floor care on a daily basis.

Salary Range: 6.50 - $7.00 per Hour

Job Requirements

Retail Floor Positions

All applicants must be able to read, speak and understand the English Language and will be expected to sit and pass an in-house Math and English Test.

•DELI / BAKERY ASSISTANT (1) •BAKER (1) •Warehouse Clerk / Stocker (1) Salary Range: $6.50 - $7.00 / Per Hour Deadline for submission of applicants is April 11th 2015 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com

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LOCAL NEWSNEWS CARIBBEAN 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.

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 :

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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 :

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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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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

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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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Wine Cellar Golf and fishing Tournament 2015 The Wine Cellar fifth annual Golf and Fishing tournament was held on March 12th to 15th.

The tournament was launched at the Tiki Hut where the TCI CARIFTA team was selected. The Tournament continued at the Blue Haven Marina

on the following days. Within the three days of fishing, the fish collected were auctioned off and the money obtained was sponsored to the TCI CARIFTA team, awarding the teams with awards and cash prizes.

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Providenciales Primary School

Literacy Talk4Writing Showcase

On March 5th at the Provo speaking and listening, reading Primary School there was a and writing skills develop and Book Character Day held where progress as their children move the kids came dressed as their through the school. favorite Characters as part of With each class having there Education Week. different activity stations set up, The school also hosted its the parents had a wide range of Literacy Talk4Writing Showcase events to engage in.

There were a wide range on Friday 6th of March, 2015 involving from Grade two to of different displays such as “Talk4Writing text”, “E- Safety”, Grade Six. Parents and friends of the “Punctuation” etc. with some students who attend the primary children physically showing their school were invited to participate projects which included some in this great showcase, which was Bob Marley Poems and others a great success. This showcase did illustrations. Her we have helped parents to discover how some photos from the event.:

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LOCAL NEWS WORLD NEWS CORPORATE COMMUNICATION SENIOR WRITER, EDITOR & MEDIA SPECIALIST

REVENUE PROTECTION FIELD OFFICER

To ensure the Company consistently projects a favorable image to its customers and stakeholders by coordinating and implementing public relations and enterprise-wide programs designed to demonstrate the Corporate Values and effectively manage the flow of information related to FortisTCI to employees, general public and other stakeholders.

To maintain and monitor all meters installed in the field, facilitate the day to day metering activities and assist with the detection and investigation of power diversion matters.

Main Duties

Main Duties

•Assist the Corporate Communications Manager with the development and implementation of strategic corporate communications plans; •Research, draft, and edit all external communications (and internal communications as needed) independently with a high level of creativity and attention to detail. This responsibility includes but is not limited to; press releases, brochures, web content, advertisements, speeches, feature articles and stories, fact sheets, newsletters and corporate reports; •Assist the Manager of Corporate Communications to ensure the quality, effectiveness and consistency of all types of communications, both internal and external, as it relates to strategy, message, tone and style; •Offer informed and strategic recommendations on internal and external communications initiatives; •Assist with the planning and execution of events for internal and external stakeholders, throughout all FortisTCI service territories; •Promote the Company’s image through positive community events, cause-oriented initiatives, as well as sports and youth development programs; •Ensure that the written content of the Company’s website is accurate and updated regularly; •Monitor closely all forms of media locally and regionally (TV, Radio, Print & the Internet) to ensure the Company’s brand and image is maintained; •Build and sustain a positive relationship with members of the media; •Help to promote effective internal communication channels to improve information dissemination throughout the company; •Conduct tours of corporate headquarters and plant facilities when necessary; •Support the Corporate Communications Department with any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: •Bachelor Degree in any of the following courses Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising or English. Master’s Degree a plus •Minimum of 5 years of dedicated journalism or business communications experience, including writing and editing in a corporate environment with increasing levels of responsibility required.

Writing in British English a plus •Must have strong writing and speaking abilities •Website and newsletter design layout experience is a plus •Demonstrate an intermediate or advance computer graphic skill is a plus •Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher •Must be fluent in the English language (Spoken and written)

Core Competency Skills: •Superb written and verbal skills; •Excellent editing and proofreading skills; •Exceptional organizational, leadership and planning skills; •Active team player, confident, creative and resourceful; •Matured individual who values honesty and integrity; •Exceptional multitasking skills; able to meet all deadlines; •Experienced liaison-builder with external and internal stakeholders, and staff at all levels;

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is April 2, 2015: Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com or khall@fortistci.com

•Read utility meters via Automated Meter Reading Technology for upload into billing system.

•Provide quality information to the Supervisor in regards to irregularities, damaged equipment, meter access issues and faulty service connections.

•Perform disconnections, reconnections, rechecks and closures as approved work orders are assigned.

•Take and save photos of meters where necessary.

•Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects and damage such as broken seals.

•Conduct energy audits in line with Company Policies.

•Assist with the detection, investigation and disconnection of irregular connections as per the Power Diversion Policy.

•Handle external customer enquiries courteously and if unable refer promptly to supervisor for action.

•Be committed to providing customer satisfaction in line with Company standards.

•Operate company vehicles as required.

•Follow all safety regulations as outlined in accordance with EUSA manual and follow EUSA work procedures.

•Become familiar with the Company policies and practices as they relate to meter reading and customer service.

•Be properly dressed in uniform provided, maintaining a neat appearance.

•Other responsibilities which may be assigned.

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: •5 years of metering and/or electrical experience required.

•Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field •Must possess a valid Turks and Caicos Driver’s license.

•Must possess a clean police record.

Core Competency Skills: •Must be able to carry out the physical work as required.

•Must be able to operate the various tools used in the daily operations.

•Must be able to work with little or no supervision.

•Excellent team player and team building skills •Excellent written and oral communication skills •Ability to deliver to strict deadlines •A keen eye for details •Goal-oriented •Self-motivated

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is April 2, 2015:

Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com or khall@fortistci.com

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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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President Obama Set to Visit Jamaica Next Month Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has confirmed that President of the United States, Barack Obama will be heading to Jamaica for a short visit.

Obama will pay a State Visit to Jamaica on 9th April 2015.

President Obama and Prime Minister Simpson Miller will hold bilateral discussions on a range of issues of mutual interest.

During the visit, Jamaica will host an encounter between President Obama and the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for discussions on issues on the CARICOM-USA agenda, including security and trade. They will also exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The CARICOM-US encounter will be co-chaired by Honourable Perry Christie, Prime Minister of the Bahamas and current Chairman of CARICOM, and President Obama.

In welcoming the visit, Prime Minister Simpson Miller noted: “The Government of Jamaica

is delighted that President Obama Americas in Trinidad and Tobago. will be visiting Jamaica at this “I’m here to launch a new chapter of time. engagement that will be sustained It will mark the second time throughout my administration,” since our Independence that a Obama said at the opening of the sitting US President will be visiting Summit.

Jamaica.

He also said then: “The United We view the President’s upcoming States has changed over time. It visit as an affirmation of the strong has not always been easy, but it ties of friendship and cooperation has changed,” Obama said. “And so that have united our two peoples I think it’s important to remind my for centuries.” fellow leaders that it’s not just the She added: “We are confident United States that has to change. that through fruitful dialogue and All of us have responsibilities.” exchanges during the visit we will In perhaps his sternest succeed in further strengthening line, Obama said the United States the close relations that exist at the is not to blame for all the problems bilateral level between Jamaica of the hemisphere _ and that they and the USA, and between the USA shouldn’t do anything to suggest and CARICOM.” it is. His comments were driven President Obama and the in part to the grievances aired CARICOM Heads of Government by some of the leaders who spoke are expected to proceed from the before Obama took the podium. high-level encounter in Jamaica to “The United States will be Panama City for the Sixth Summit willing to acknowledge past errors of the Americas to be held 10th to where those errors have been made,” 11th April 2015.

Obama said. “We will be partners Obama first visited the in helping to alleviate poverty. But Caribbean in 2009, where he the American people have to get US President Barack Obama attended the Summit of the some positive reinforcement.”

Cruise line executives talk Caribbean

The Caribbean will remain a key market for the cruise industry, executives said Wednesday, but islands must find fresh ways to stand out and compete as new destinations emerge.

Top leaders of Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises USA, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line discussed the future of the Caribbean and how the region is evolving during a panel talk at the Cruise Shipping Miami conference in Miami Beach.

Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Miami-based Royal Caribbean International, said the region “was, is and will always be the most important destination, certainly for the North American market.” But he acknowledged that industry growth is concentrated in other regions, including Asia.

“It’s a highly competitive world and the Caribbean has to always reinvent itself and it has to think about not only today and tomorrow, but what’s going to happen in the future,” Bayley said. “The question is, Does the Caribbean have the right brand relevance, not only as a geographic region but for each product within the region?”

Cruise lines could do more to promote ports of call, especially as new ships stir up interest, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief operating officer Andy Stuart said.

“Together we can do a better job in talking about the excitement of the destination,” Stuart said. “You can help us. We will do it — and we’ll spend a lot of money doing it — if you give us the ammunition.”

Some of the cruise operators

Carnival Corp. is developing the $85 million Amber Cove project in the Dominican Republic, scheduled to start welcoming ships in October. Carnival Corp. described their own efforts to create everybody.” fresh reasons for passengers to None of the executives were visit familiar destinations. Doral- ready to discuss what kind of based Carnival Corp. is developing investments would be required to an $85 million port facility in the operate in Cuba; a question from Dominican Republic, Amber Cove, moderator Anne Kalosh about that will open to ships in October. what it would take for cruise lines And Miami-based Norwegian to start traveling to the island got is developing Harvest Caye in minimal feedback.

Belize, which will be open for ship But all four were enthusiastic visits in early 2016. Currently, about the potential for Cuba passengers have to take smaller to create new demand in the vessels called tenders from ships Caribbean once the U.S. embargo anchored offshore when visiting is lifted.

Belize.

Christine Duffy, president “We looked at the opportunity to of Carnival Cruise Line, said she develop a new arrivals experience believes itineraries that include in Belize,” Stuart said. “It’s going stops in Cuba could help attract to be a fantastic destination, but first-time cruisers. it’s not instead of Belize. It’s a way “I think whenever we have new to experience Belize.” and exciting innovations, whether Rick Sasso, president of MSC it’s new ships or new destinations, Cruises USA, pointed out the it really helps us drive demand, benefit of such projects to a crowd particularly to those who are new that included representatives to cruise,” she said. from Caribbean destinations.

Sasso said he expects that “You’re not going to have a Americans will have significant cruise line do a $70 million project interest in traveling to a country in one port and then move all their that has been off limits — or ships to China,” he said. “These complicated and expensive to visit kind of investments are good for — for so many decades.

New Study Highlights Major Tsunami Risk in Caribbean The global catastrophe risk management firm, RMS, has released a global tsunami risk study that identifies more than 20 subduction zones worldwide, including some in the Caribbean, capable of generating a giant earthquake and tsunami.

According to the study, a number of coastal populations, industrial clusters, ports and vacation resorts are at risk from this underestimated tsunami threat.

To conduct the study, RMS said it examined all subduction zones worldwide capable of producing magnitude 9.0 earthquakes, including those considered dormant or inactive.

“While the Cyprus Arc subduction zone and Puerto Rico Trench, among others, are dormant, RMS analysis reveals they are capable of generating tsunami waves similar in scale to those produced along the Japan Trench in 2011, and with it unprecedented devastation,” said Dr Robert MuirWood, chief research officer at RMS. “Future mega-tsunamis should no longer be considered black swan events, as we now know where these events can occur,” he added. “While these events have very low occurrence rates, communities and businesses on the coastlines at frontline risk of these events should assess the risk accordingly.”

The study shows a tsunami generated on the Puerto Rico Trench could inundate popular tourist resorts in the Dominican Republic and in the British and US Virgin Islands with waves up to nine metres.

The same tsunami could also flood coastlines along western and northern Puerto Rico, including areas of San Juan.

“Many people are completely unaware they live in direct range of a potentially catastrophic tsunami,” said Muir-Wood. “As we saw four years ago with the Tohoku event (in Japan), mega-tsunami events can devastate local communities and have far-reaching impacts on global supply chains.”

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LIAT airlines moving headquarters from Antigua to Barbados

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has defended the decision of the shareholder governments of the regional airline, LIAT, to relocate the base of the airline from Antigua and Barbuda to Barbados.

Gonsalves told reporters that LIAT Logo the decision taken at a meeting in Bridgetown last month was based on located in Barbados, with one ATR-42 the realities of LIAT. and one ATR-72 in Trinidad, and one While the governments of Antigua ATR-42 and one ATR-72 in Antigua. and Barbuda, Dominica, Barbados and But Antigua and Barbuda Prime St. Vincent and the Grenadines have Minister Gaston Browne has written agreed to the shift, they also said that to the shareholder governments urging Antigua remains an important gateway them to delay the implementation of the new policy. for LIAT. Four of the airlines eight ATRs will be Browne said that the relocation

will result in job losses and negatively affect his country’s economy.

But speaking at a news conference here, Gonsalves said “the decision was taken unanimously with all the shareholder governments present, that is to say Barbados, Dominica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Antigua and Barbuda”.

He said that there has been no meeting of the shareholder governments since the Barbados meeting.

“So the decision of the shareholders is the decision that the management has to follow, which the board has to follow until the decision is altered, if altered by the shareholders.

Cayman Islands population largest ever

Last year the population of the Cayman Islands swelled to the largest number in its history, according to figures released in a labor survey by the government’s Economics and Statistics Office.

According to the Caymanian Compass, the population estimate of 58,238 for 2014 as reported by the statistics office eclipsed the previous high of 57,009 recorded in 2008. The population estimates are based on a survey sample size of about 1,400 island residents.

Since late 2008, population estimates in Cayman declined in the wake of the international financial crisis which, in part, led to fewer jobs and a drop in work permits held by nonCaymanian employees. Since 2010, the population had hovered around 55,000 prior to last year’s estimated increase of more than 2,500 people in the islands.

According to the statistics office, the population increase was mainly fueled by nonCaymanians - about an 8 percent increase between 2013 and 2014.

There were about 1,800 more nonCaymanians living in the islands last year than in 2013.

The Caymanian population also increased, but by just 2 percent, from 32,798 in 2013 to 33,447 last year.

Four of the five districts on Grand Cayman noted a population increase during 2014. Only East End had a decrease in the number of residents.

The largest increase among

“One shareholder can say that it would wish a decision other than what was decided, but a decision was made at a shareholders’ meeting,” he said.

“It is clear that the case is not only persuasive, but, to my mind, conclusive based on the data about that happens on the southern cone with traffic,” Gonsalves said, noting that 60 per cent of LIAT’s traffic is between St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent, Barbados, Trinidad and Guyana.

He said that the main revenue destination is the Barbados-St. Vincent route, while the St. VincentTrinidad route is number two, while the destination with most passengers is Barbados, followed by St. Vincent.

JetBlue Mint to Travel to Caribbean in High-Flying Style

the five districts was in North at a Legislative Assembly meeting Side, where the population grew last year in Cayman Brac. by nearly 43 percent between “It is painfully obvious JetBlue Mint features a separate cabin for the privileged few, 2013 and 2014. that Cayman Brac is at a replete with lie-flat seats, dozens of channels, beauty and grooming The number of people living crossroads,” Mr. McLaughlin said. products and appealing food.Credit in the rural district, which “Population figures are dwindling, JetBlue — which last summer introduced encompasses most of Grand businesses are struggling. Most private suites, the longest beds in the United States Cayman’s northern coast and of the students have little, if domestic market and a tapas-style menu as part of its a large portion of the island’s any, prospects of getting work new Mint business-class cabin — plans to announce central interior, grew from an on Cayman Brac, so there is a on Monday that it will expand its Mint service to the estimated 1,292 in 2013 to 1,845 constant brain drain [as they Caribbean. in 2014. North Side also had the move away].”

Beginning in November, Mint will be available largest household size among all “[Cayman Brac] is dying on on routes between John F. Kennedy International the districts, averaging 3.3 people its feet,” Mr. Bush said. “The last Airport and Aruba and Barbados, making JetBlue per household. time I came here … you can tell the onlyAmerican carrier with lie-flat seating to The North Side district where the economic downturn has operate regularly scheduled service to the Caribbean. population grew so much, occurred.”

(Currently, Mint is offered only on transcontinental according to the statistics report, Big districts flights between Kennedy International Airport and that it overtook the Sister Islands There was little percentage Los Angeles and San Francisco.) of Cayman Brac and Little change between 2013 and 2014, Aruba and Barbados were chosen as the next Cayman as the fourth-largest among Grand Cayman’s three Mint destinations mainly because they are traveler district in the country. The largest districts, although all favorites. JetBlue has been tracking demand to combined population of Little three grew their populations the two islandsthrough not only its own passenger Cayman and Cayman Brac was during 2014. surveys, but alsodata from the Department of estimated at 1,839 last year.

George Town maintained Transportation.

Statistically, the populations of more than 50 percent of the “We know those are two markets that have highthe Sister Islands and North Side islands’ overall population and end leisure premium demand,” said Marty St. George, are now the same. surpassed 30,000 residents as executive vice president of commercial and planning However, unlike the North its population increased by about for JetBlue.

Side, the population of the Sister 1,000.

It was also a matter of practicality. Mint is Islands declined by more than Bodden Town also designed to be a nearly five-hour experience, which 80 residents since 2013, the maintained its relatively new is why it’s offered on only JetBlue’s longer routes. At labor survey report showed. The status as Cayman’s second- least for now. “The minimum service can eventually combined population of the two largest district with just fewer morph,”Mr. St. George said. small islands was estimated at than 12,000 residents. West Bay Another obvious choice for Mint would be flights around 2,500 in 2008. The steady district reversed a decline in its from Boston to Los Angeles or San Francisco. And population decline in the Sister population, growing by about 500 while JetBlue is exploring a number of places to Islands, which depend heavily on in 2014 to 11,282 residents. expand Mint, it’s not yet ready to share any details. government funding for jobs and Statistics office estimates “We’ve talked about it internally,” said Mr. St. George. daily operations, is a concern for show that West Bay held 19 “We’re not making an announcement at this point.” local lawmakers and was noted by percent of Cayman’s total Mint was a major departure for JetBlue, Premier Alden McLaughlin and population, while Bodden Town both from a logistical and a brand standpoint. Its Opposition Leader Mckeeva Bush housed about 20 percent. customers had long thought of it as an egalitarian airline. A separate cabin for the privileged few — replete with lie-flat seats, dozens of channels, beauty and grooming products and a seemingly endless parade of appealing food — was a risky departure.

The Grenada government has announced to those seeking the services,” he said.

Moreover, JetBlue’s flight crew was not experienced plans to regulate the tattoo business here in a bid ‘We as government are being proactive in that when it came to business-class service. to reduce the spread of infectious diseases on the area, so the necessary amendment will be done the “They never had an oven to work with,” Mr. St. island. legislation which already exists to have industry Georgesaid. “They were never mixing drinks.”

Health Minister Nickolas Steele said that regulated,” he said.

So far, the gamble has paid off. Mint’s performance, the Keith Mitchell government is not placing any Steele said the Allied Health Practitioners Act hesaid, “has been way, way, way above expectations.” pressure to regulate the industry but is taking would also include hairdressers and barbers and More than half of Mint travelers are existing JetBlue proactive measures as part of its overall goal to Steele said that the amendment to the legislation customers, a number of whom wanted to fly JetBlue provide quality health services to all nationals. will also provide for deterring minors obtaining a but stopped taking the transcontinental flights “It’s important that there is clear and proper tattoo. because there was no premium-class service. Mint, use of equipment as one can transmit infectious “Those providing tattoo services will be Mr. St. George said, lured a lot of those customers such as Hepatitis, HIV and other health problems consulted as part of the process as we seek to back. if the right standards or measures are not provided regulate that business,” said Steele.

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Top general says Islamic State could infiltrate US through Caribbean Kelly said WASHINGTON — A top Kelly, who that while the United States military general says oversees US military number of fighters the militant group Islamic State (IS) operations in Central coming from the could infiltrate the US through the and South America and the Caribbean, region is relatively Caribbean and South America. small, Caribbean Marine General John F Kelly, said the networks and other countries chief of the Miami-based US Southern are “so efficient that don’t have the Command, known as SOUTHCOM, if a terrorist or almost capability to told the US Senate Armed Services anyone wants to get monitor those Committee Thursday that about 100 into our country, they returning. people have joined the militant group just pay the fare.

“No one checks their “I would from the region. suspect that while He said foreign fighters have gone passports... they don’t they’re in Syria, to Syria from Jamaica and Trinidad go through metal and Tobago in the Caribbean, and detectors. No one cares Marine General John F Kelly they’ll get good at killing, and they’ll Suriname and Venezuela in South why they’re coming.

They just ride this network,” he said. pick up some real job skills in terms of America.

He said human smuggling Over 15,000 foreign fighters explosives and beheadings and things networks are in place that could permit have poured into the Middle East like that.

“Everyone is concerned, of course, if them to infiltrate the US if and when to join the Islamic State, travelling they come home because if they go over primarily to Syria. they return.

Warning about overweight children in the Caribbean

radicalised, one can expect that they’ll come back at least that radicalised, but with really good job skills.”

Kelly said the freedom of travel in Central and South America enables radicals to move from the region, through the Isthmus of Panama, into the United States.

“Not to take anything away from the Department of Homeland Security men and women and the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations) and all. They just do a magnificent job.

“But the amount of movement, and the sophistication of the network, overwhelms our ability to stop everything. So I think if (foreign fighters) get back to some of these countries that I’ve described, it’s pretty easy for them to move around,” Kelly added.

Rare Caribbean coral species raised in lab

statistics show that at least one in every five children carry unhealthy weights The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Monday warned that the region is in the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, despite the dramatic improvement in the health status of young people in the Caribbean over the past decades.

CARPHA said that statistics show that at least one in every five children carry unhealthy weights and risk developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, later in life.

It said this will result in higher lifetime health costs for the individual and the state.

“Although our region is not facing a unique public health challenge, it has the unenviable distinction of having rates of prevalence that are close to or above the global average,” CARPHA said, noting that it is for this reason it brought together a regional task force to develop a plan of action to address childhood obesity and provide a comprehensive public health response.

“We have set ourselves an ambitious goal, to halt and reverse a rise in child and adolescent obesity in the Caribbean by 2025,” said CARPHA executive director, Dr. C. James Hospedales.

“To achieve this, we will focus on technical cooperation with our member states to support the implementation of specific measures, paying attention to reducing obesogenic environments.”

CARPHA said that following its executive board meeting in Dominica last week, it has presented its 2014 – 2019 Plan of Action for Promoting Healthy Weights in the Caribbean: Prevention and Control of Childhood Obesity to the Ministry of Health in Dominica.

Regional data show Dominica,

like most other countries, to have a problem with increasing body mass index in children and adults, although less so than most of its Caribbean counterparts.

CARPHA said that it is anticipated that by 2019, regional governments with assistance from the CARPHA, will be able to provide children with more supportive environments for physical activity and healthy eating; rovide appropriate incentives to discourage unhealthy consumption patterns and to create and encourage healthier dietary choices and empower communities to embrace active living and healthful eating.

CARPHA said it is also hoped that regional governments will provide parents and children with accurate information about food, nutrition and exercise to enable informed decisions; provide the necessary care and support to our children who are affected by overweight/obesity, and to ensure that they are safeguarded from bias and stigmatization associated with their condition and ensure that systems within government have the capability to mount effective responses and that multi-sectoral cooperation is fostered.

“The NCD epidemic is man-made, fuelled by food insecurity, economic and socio-cultural factors in the region.

Therefore, effectively addressing this complex problem calls for a sustained, multi-sectoral response involving the public, private, health professional and non-governmental sectors,” CARPHA said adding that together with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) it will work with member states to address this challenge to children.

Pillar coral colony in the Caribbean A rare and threatened Pillar Corals form a unique Caribbean coral species has for the ‘smoke stack’ shape like no other coral first time been successfully bred and species, and they display unusual raised in the lab. mating behaviour compared to A study by the Curacao-based most spawning coral species. Most CARMABI Foundation has provided spawning corals are hermaphrodites the first photos and documentation that release large bundles of eggs and of juveniles of this species and could sperm. provide information to help bolster Pillar corals, which only spawn on local coral reef conservation. a few specific nights of the year, build The three-member team also colonies that are either all-male or allplans to ‘out-plant’ the lab-grown female. The males first release sperm juveniles in the wild which could help into the seawater, shortly followed by populations become more resilient to the females releasing their individual climate change. eggs. This makes collection and Team leader Kristen Marhaver breeding research extremely difficult. said the Caribbean Pillar Coral “Now that we’ve successfully reared Dendrogyra cylindrus is rare and juvenile Pillar Corals in the lab, not understudied, and small juveniles only can we study them in more detail of this species have never been seen to find out what factors could be in over 30 years of surveys in the threatening their survival in the wild, Caribbean. but it also means that we can try to She said the species is one of very out-plant a small number back to the few corals in the Caribbean that forms reef. large branches, which can provide “We don’t know if this will work shelter for important fish species and and it is certainly not a cure-all for reduce the energy of storm surge as it the reef. But especially in such a approaches shore. rare coral species, a tiny boost of a “Strangely enough, pillar corals few new individuals could make a big happen to spawn just half an hour difference in their genetic diversity, before another threatened coral that allowing their populations to adapt is far better studied – the elkhorn and become more resilient to the corals. changing environment in the oceans,” “So the reason why for so many said Marhaver. years we’ve never witnessed spawning The research team included pillar corals is that, while they were Mark Vermeij from the CARMABI spawning, virtually all coral spawning Foundation and the University of researchers and photographers in the Amsterdam, and Mónica Medina Caribbean were on their boats doing from Pennsylvania State University. final preparations on their dive gear The research was funded by the for elkhorn coral spawning. It was US National Science Foundation literally right under our noses for with permissions from the Curacao years,” Marhaver said. government.

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Netanyahu pulls off upset election win in Israel

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Wednesday to form a new governing coalition quickly after an upset election victory that was built on a shift to the right and drew an immediate rebuke from the White House.

In the final days of campaigning, Netanyahu abandoned a commitment to negotiate a Palestinian state - the basis of more than two decades of Middle East peacemaking - and promised to go on building settlements on occupied land. Such policies defy the core vision of a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict embraced by President Barack Obama and his Republican and Democratic predecessors.

With nearly all votes counted, Netanyahu’s Likud had won 29 or 30 seats in the 120-member Knesset, comfortably defeating the center-left Zionist Union opposition on 24 seats. A united list of Israeli Arab parties came third.

The result was a dramatic and unexpected victory for Netanyahu - the last opinion polls four days before the vote had shown Likud trailing the Zionist Union by four seats.

Although Netanyahu must still put together a coalition, his victory all but guarantees that Israel’s president will give him the first opportunity to form a government, putting him course to become the longest-serving leader in the country’s history.

“I am moved by the responsibility Israel has given me and I appreciate the decision

by Israel’s citizens to elect me and my friends, against all odds and in the face of powerful forces,” Netanyahu said during a traditional thanksgiving visit to Judaism’s holy Western Wall in Jerusalem.

But the promises he made to ultranationalist voters in the final days of the campaign could have wide consequences, including deepening rifts with the United States and Europe and potentially

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu emboldening Palestinians to take him a kingmaker given his ability unilateral steps toward statehood to side with either Netanyahu or in the absence of any prospect of the center-left opposition. talks.

“The citizens of Israel expect The White House scolded us to quickly put together a Netanyahu for abandoning his leadership that will work for them commitment to negotiate for a regarding security, economy and Palestinian state and for what society as we committed to do it called “divisive” campaign and we will do so,” Netanyahu rhetoric toward Israel’s minority said.

Arab voters.

Netanyahu’s deputies were Washington signaled that already holding preliminary talks its deep disagreements with with potential coalition partners, Netanyahu will persist on issues Israeli media said. ranging from Middle East President Reuven Rivlin said peacemaking to Iran nuclear he would launch consultations diplomacy. with party leaders on Sunday to Saeb Erekat, chief Palestinian try and form a new government as negotiator in peace talks that soon as possible. collapsed last year, lamented “the Isaac Herzog, leader of the success of a campaign based on Zionist Union, conceded defeat settlements, racism, apartheid and congratulated Netanyahu. and the denial of the fundamental Herzog said he would not seek to rights of the Palestinian people”. join a Netanyahu-led government.

Likud said Netanyahu The Tel Aviv stock market was intended to form a new government largely unmoved by Netanyahu’s within weeks, with negotiations victory, with the benchmark Tel already under way with the far- Aviv 100 index up marginally at right pro-settler Jewish Home mid-day. party led by Naftali Bennett, the “The market’s indifference to centrist Kulanu party and ultra- the results apparently stems from Orthodox groups. its belief that the coalition that The critical party to get will be formed will be more stable on side will be Kulanu, led than its predecessor,” said Idan by former Likud member and Azoulay, chief investment officer communications minister Moshe at the Epsilon brokerage.

Kahlon, who won 10 seats, making

More racism in the Justice Department than in the St. Louis area, says Mayor Missouri’s lieutenant governor lashed out at the Justice Department on Monday, accusing U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Obama administration of racism in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, in Ferguson last year.

“There is more racism in the Justice Department than there is in anywhere I see in the St. Louis area,” Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder said in an interview with NewsMaxTV Monday. “We are making progress.

We’ve come an enormous way in 50 years. That’s not to say we don’t have still have more to do. But it is the left — it is the Eric Holder and Obama left — and their minions who are obsessed with race, while the rest of us are moving on beyond it.”

Kinder, a Republican, criticized the administration for “[inciting] a mob” during the protests that followed Brown’s killing.

“The whole blowup of this protest movement was based on the lie that never happened of ‘hands up don’t shoot,’” Kinder said in remarks that were first reported by BuzzFeed. “It’s bad enough the protesters were behaving that way, but we have a right to expect much more from the attorney general, the head of the Justice Department of the United States, and the president of the United States. And instead, what we got too often from them was incitement of the mob, and, uh, encouraging disorder in Ferguson and disrupting the peaceable going-about of our daily lives in the greater St. Louis region.”

He added: “Many of them have spent most of their careers defending Black Panthers and other violent radicals.”

Kinder’s comments come on the heels of a Justice Department report that concluded officer Darren Wilson had reason to fear Brown when he fatally shot him and would not be charged — a decision President Obama said he fully supported.

“You can’t just charge him anyway because what happened was tragic,” Obama said. “That was the decision that was made, and I have complete confidence and stand fully behind the decision that was made by the Justice Department on that issue.”

The same Justice Department probe found pervasive racial bias on the part of Ferguson’s mostly white police force. Ferguson’s police chief, city manager and a municipal judge resigned in the wake of the findings.

Last week, two police officers were shot during a protest related to the case. Both officers were treated and released by a local hospital.

On Sunday, Jeffrey Williams, a 20-year-old man, was charged with first-degree assault in the shootings.

According to St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch, Williams told authorities he was not targeting police but was shooting at someone else.

“This arrest sends a clear message that acts of violence against our law enforcement personnel will never be tolerated,” Holder said in a statement.

Singapore says founding father Lee’s condition deteriorates SINGAPORE — The The Prime Minister’s condition of Singapore’s Office said in a statement 91-year-old founding Wednesday that Lee father, Lee Kuan Yew, has “remains critically ill in the deteriorated further at ICU and has deteriorated the hospital where he’s further.” been treated for about six On Tuesday, it had said weeks, the government said that Lee’s “condition has Wednesday. worsened due to an infection.

Lee was admitted to He is on antibiotics.

Singapore General Hospital The doctors are closely on Feb. 5 for severe monitoring his condition.”

Singapore’s first prime pneumonia and was later put on life support. minister, Lee ruled for

31 years until 1990, and has been credited with transforming the citystate from a sleepy tropical port to a wealthy, bustling financial hub with one of the highest average incomes in the world.

Under Lee and his successors, including his son, current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore — known for its ban on chewing gum sales

and canings for crimes some countries would rule as minor — has strictly controlled public speech and assembly, though it has become socially more liberal and allowed greater artistic freedom in recent years.

Lee commands immense respect among Singaporeans, who this year will celebrate the country’s 50th independence Singapore’s first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew anniversary.

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Brazil president announces anti-corruption measures

SAO PAULO — President Dilma Rousseff announced a series of anti-graft measures on Wednesday in the wake of Sunday’s massive nationwide rallies calling for her impeachment and protesting rampant corruption in Latin America’s largest country.

“We have the duty and obligation to fight impunity and corruption,” Rousseff said a nationally broadcast speech.

Rousseff announced the measures the same day a poll showed that her approval rating had plummeted to a new low. The survey by the Datafolha polling institute showed that the president’s popularity dropped even among Brazil’s poorest, where her support has been always been strong.

Among the measures Rousseff announced were the criminalization of slush funds used to finance election

campaigns, the seizure of assets of people found guilty of corruption, and the requirement that government officials have no record of crimes.

“This is a decisive step to expand the government’s capacity and power to prevent and combat corruption and impunity,” Rousseff said.

Sunday’s protest marches were sparked by anger over a sprawling corruption case involving Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil company.

Federal prosecutors say they’ve uncovered Brazil’s biggest graft case yet in a kickback scheme at Petrobras, with at least $800 million in bribes paid by construction and engineering firms to politically appointed former executives at the oil company, all in exchange for winning inflated contracts.

Investigators say some of the money was funneled back to the

campaign coffers of the Workers’ Party and its allies. Dozens of congress members and some former executive branch officials, including two former chiefs of staff to Rousseff, are under investigation.

The president, who served as chairwoman of Petrobras’ board during several years when the graft occurred, is not implicated.

In the Datafohla poll, 62 percent of respondents said Rousseff ’s government was “bad” or “terrible,” compared with 44 percent a month ago.

Thirteen percent of respondents rated her government as “great” or “good.”

Datafolha interviewed 2,842 people March 16-17. The poll had a margin of error of 2 percentage points.

It was the worst popularity rating for a Brazilian president since 1992 when then-President Fernando Collor was impeached for corruption.

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff, speaks during ceremony to introduce an anti-corruption package to Congress in the wake of mass protests calling for an end to graft and her impeachment.

Authorities probe threats against Caroline Kennedy in Japan WASHINGTON - American and Japanese authorities are working to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel in Japan after media reports of death threats against U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and another American diplomat, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo received the threats by telephone last month, with several phone calls made by an English-speaking man, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported, citing a Tokyo police official.

The threats also targeted the U.S. consul general in Okinawa, Alfred Magleby, according to Yomiuri and other Japanese and U.S. media reports.

Okinawa island is known in Japan as host to the bulk of U.S. service personnel stationed in the country.

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki did not confirm any specific

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy threats to Kennedy and Magleby, but she said in a statement, “We take any

threats to U.S. diplomats seriously.”

“We are working with the Japanese government to ensure the necessary measures are in place,” she said.

The U.S. Embassy and Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department declined to comment.

Reports of the threats emerged as first lady Michelle Obama arrived in Japan on Wednesday for a threeday visit, including a meeting with diplomatic staff from Tokyo and Osaka.

The reports came two weeks after the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert, was attacked and injured by a man with a knife during an event in Seoul.

That prompted debate about threats against American diplomats abroad and the precautions taken to protect U.S. ambassadors. The State Department has said security for

Lippert was adequate.

Security for U.S. ambassadors worldwide is based on assessments by experts from the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, according to the department.

Lippert had been assigned a single South Korean National Police bodyguard but his security was increased after the attack to include several other police officers, the State Department has said.

Earlier this month, department spokeswoman Marie Harf said she was not aware of plans to boost diplomatic security elsewhere in the world following the attack.

It was not clear what security arrangements have been provided for Kennedy, the daughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. She began her assignment in Japan in November 2013.

Hertz slammed by customers for installing cameras in their cars Car rental company Hertz has been slammed by customers for putting cameras inside their vehicles.

The controversial device was installed as part of the in-car navigation system and guide, NeverLost 6 app, which was introduced in 2014.

Drivers fear the lens is a breach of their privacy, but the firm insist they do not work and have no plans to turn them on.

They also state they do not have the bandwidth capabilities to support video streaming.

The cameras were added so drivers could interact with a member of the customer services team during an emergency or when stationary.

To start a conversation, the motorist or a passenger would have been able to turn on the camera themselves - but because of technical difficulties the feature hasn’t been integrated into the

Hertz installed the cameras as part of the in-car NeverLost app in 2014 system.

Rich Broome, a spokesman for Hertz, told the Daily Mail Online it would have been completely customer activated and could not have been turned on remotely.

He added that there is ‘nothing behind the lens’ and there is no timetable to connect the device.

However some drivers who regularly rent from Hertz have still expressed their

concern at the camera’s presence.

One customer wrote on the forum Flyertalk: ‘I am a regular renter from Hertz (President’s Circle). This week after the usual excessive wait for the Hertz airport shuttle, I got into a rental car at O’Hare airport.

‘I immediately noticed the new NeverLost and I was completely shocked to see a camera built into the

device looking at me. The system can’t be turned off from what could tell. Further investigation revealed that the camera can see the entire inside of the car.

‘I know rental car companies have been tracking the speed and movements of their vehicles for years but putting a camera inside the cabin of the vehicle is taking their need for information a little too far.

‘I find this to be completely unacceptable In fact, if I get another car from Hertz with a camera in it, I will move our business from Hertz completely. I influence car rentals of many others and I don’t think anyone would want to be on camera while they are driving around or sitting at a red light.

‘Given what Hertz has invested in this system, I wonder how much consumer pressure will make them to pull the plug on this. Business is built one customer at a time

and they will no longer have me as a customer.’

The company told a Twitter user who criticized the use of the lens: ‘The camera in the NeverLost device was never activated as we do not have adequate bandwidth capabilities to the car to support streaming video at this time.’

Mr Broome added that if any customer has any concerns with the device, they can simply switch to another car.

Only 20 per cent of the cars have a camera inside.

It is not the first time in-car recording technology has caused a stir.

Last year Chevrolette released a new Corvette with a ‘nanny cam’ inside - aimed at keeping an eye on suspicious valets.

But General Motors were forced to send an advisory to customers warning them not to use the product as it is illegal in some states.

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Republicans on Tuesday asked the State Department to hand over numerous documents related to Hillary Clinton’s use of private email while she was secretary of state.

Clinton, a likely Democratic presidential contender and Republicans’ top target in the runup to the 2016 election, has come under scrutiny for using a personal email address to conduct government business, as well as a private computer server to store that correspondence.

Clinton has said she gave copies of all her work-related emails to the State Department. But the Republican National Committee is keeping up the pressure on her, submitting two Freedom of Information Act requests related to her email use.

The Republicans seek “records related to the configuration, vetting and/or encryption” of Clinton’s BlackBerry and copies of any “separation statements” signed by Clinton and her top aides.

Officials leaving government use these statements to vow they have surrendered classified and unclassified documents related to federal business. The statement outlines criminal penalties for “falsifying or concealing” any relevant material.

There is no record of Clinton having signed such a statement, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. She said Clinton’s predecessors Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice also

had not signed separation statements.

Earlier, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said Clinton’s handling of her government emails violated the spirit of these agreements.

“The RNC intends to learn whether Clinton violated State Department guidelines in not signing the statement, or if she signed it making a false statement, and as a result, violated the law,” Priebus said in a statement.

Clinton’s office last week said she sent and received 62,320 emails during four years at the State Department. After a review, 30,490 official emails were handed over and 31,830 were withheld as personal records.

Republicans say that review was not enough.

They want Clinton to hand over her entire email server so someone unaffiliated with Clinton can verify that she turned over all documents related to her work at the State Department.

House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner sidestepped a question about whether lawmakers would subpoena the server, located at Clinton’s home in New York state.

“Some neutral third party is going to have to make some decisions about what documents are quote ‘personal’ and which ones are public record,” Boehner told reporters on Tuesday.

US Secret Service has alcohol problem Washington - The US Secret Service director admitted to Congress on Tuesday that his agents often drink, even as he sought funding to build a life-size mock-up of the White House to improve training.

Joseph Clancy, the tarnished agency’s new boss, was grilled by lawmakers outraged over its latest embarrassing security lapse, in which two senior agents drove into White House barricades after a night of boozing, but were not detained or given breathalyzer tests.

House Appropriations Committee Director of the United States Secret Service Joe Clancy testifies before the House Appropriations members expressed disbelief over Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, March 17, 2015 Clancy’s acknowledgement that he did not learn of the March 4 incident, in trust. And the way you earn their trust includes accusations that supervisors which the agents hit barricades and is you hold them accountable.” may be protecting agents involved. drove through an active investigation, A humbled Clancy repeatedly “You can’t run an agency like this, until five days later. said “Yes, sir” and “Yes, ma’am” when for God’s sakes,” he added.

Stressing this was his “first test” since confronted with withering bipartisan Democrat Nita Lowey said she found President Barack Obama elevated him critiques, which only grew when he Clancy’s testimony “shocking,” and to director last month, Clancy admitted revealed agents were coping with job expressed concern he was unable to he had yet to speak with the White demands by drinking. fire agents for drunkenness at the House agent in charge at the time, “There’s an element within our White House. citing the need for an independent agency that does cope with stresses...

“I don’t want a member of the inspector general’s investigation to by using alcohol,” Clancy said, noting Secret Service, frankly, who’s capable proceed without interference. that the agency recently launched an of getting so inebriated that this kind “I should have been informed” initiative to address stress. of an action can be accepted,” she told immediately, he said. “We’re following “We’ve got to find a way to help Clancy. up on that, and there will be some of these people that are going Let them “find another job.” accountability.” toward alcohol as a coping mechanism,” But Clancy said he needed to let due The incident marked the latest he said. process play out. of several mis-steps by the agency - ‘Breakdown’ “I don’t have the ability to just fire which protects the president and other The revelations infuriated people at will,” he countered. dignitaries, including a major security some members of Congress, already Several lawmakers told Clancy that breach last September when an frustrated by Secret Service sackings were in order. intruder barged into the White House shortcomings including hard-partying “You got a big job and you’re wielding a knife. overseas incidents like the one in going to have to make heads roll,” Lawmakers also appeared Cartagena, Colombia in 2012, when said House Republican John Carter, flabbergasted at Clancy’s suggestion a dozen agents were caught soliciting chairman of the panel’s homeland that changing Secret Service “culture” prostitutes. security subcommittee. would take time, as he seeks to earn “Unfortunately this is the last in a The Secret Service’s fiscal year agents’ trust as their new chief. long line of episodes somewhat similar 2016 budget request is $1.9 billion, “Dude, you don’t have to earn -- drinking, carousing, on and off duty -- an annual increase of $273 million, their trust. You’re their boss!” House that this agency has suffered these last largely for protective efforts ramping Republican Chris Stewart charged. few years,” said committee chairman up during the presidential election “They’re supposed to earn your Hal Rogers regarding the latest White cycle. trust and they haven’t earned your House incident, which

Donald Trump takes formal steps toward 2016 presidential run WASHINGTON - Real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump took the first steps on Wednesday toward launching a 2016 presidential campaign, a sign the businessman may jump into the Republican race after publicly considering it in years past.

Trump said he had formed an exploratory committee to determine whether to run, and that he had hired staff in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. Those states are among the first to hold Republican and Democratic presidential nominating contests.

“We have lost the respect of the entire world,” Trump said in a statement Wednesday. “I am the only one who can make America truly great again!”

Trump, who owns several hotels and hosts the reality show “The Apprentice” on NBC, has toyed with running before but has indicated that this time, he is serious about considering it.

A growing list of Republicans is weighing White House runs, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Trump has garnered attention for his sharp criticism of President Barack Obama’s policies. But he also ruffled feathers with discredited questions over whether Obama was born in the United States, which led to Obama releasing his long-form birth certificate to end the controversy.

Trump will not renew his contract for “The Apprentice” while he explores running, according to The New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper.

Trump said in the statement that he would go to New Hampshire Thursday to meet with business owners and veterans.

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Apple in talks to launch online TV service

Apple Inc’s much-hinted-at TV service may soon become a reality as the iPhone maker is in talks with programmers to offer a slimmed-down bundle of TV networks this fall, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

The service would have about 25 channels, anchored by broadcasters such as ABC, CBS and Fox, and be available across all devices powered

by Apple’s iOS operating system, including iPhones, iPads and Apple TV set-top boxes, the newspaper said.

Apple has been talking to Walt Disney Co (DIS.N), CBS Corp (CBS.N), and Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (FOXA.O) and other media companies to offer a “skinny” bundle with well-

known channels like CBS, ESPN and FX, leaving out the many smaller networks in the standard cable TV package, the Journal said.

Apple, which is aiming to price the new service at about $30 to $40 a month, plans to announce the service in June and launch it in September, the newspaper said.

Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr said the company does not comment on rumor and speculation. Fox and CBS declined to comment.

Several media companies are considering joining streaming-only services, or launching their own like HBO and CBS, to attract young people who do not subscribe to traditional pay TV packages. But programmers

also fear the packages could become so popular that they undercut current, more profitable deals with cable companies.

In January, Dish Network Corp (DISH.O) unveiled its long-anticipated video streaming service, named Sling TV, targeted at younger consumers who shun pricey cable and satellite subscriptions.

Dish’s $20 a month service, the first from a distributor, will be available through Internet-connected devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Google Nexus Player for TVs, tablets, computers and smartphones and will include TV programming from ABC, ESPN and Maker Studios, Time Warner’s (TWX.N) TNT, CNN,

Fed downgrades economic outlook The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved a step closer to hiking rates for the first time since 2006, but downgraded its economic growth and inflation projections, signaling it is in no rush to push borrowing costs to more normal levels.

The U.S. central bank removed a reference to being “patient” on rates from its policy statement, opening the door wider for a hike in the next couple of months while sounding a cautious note on the health of the economic recovery.

Fed officials also slashed their median estimate for the federal funds rate - the key overnight lending rate - to 0.625 percent for the end of 2015 from the 1.125 percent estimate in December.

The cut to the so-called “dot plot,” together with other economic concerns cited by the Fed, sent a more dovish message than investors were expecting, and pushed market bets on the central bank’s rate “lift-off” from mid-year to the fall.

“Just because we removed the word ‘patient’ from the statement doesn’t mean we’re going to be impatient,” Fed Chair Janet Yellen said in a press conference after Wednesday’s statement.

Stocks on Wall Street surged and oil prices jumped as much as 5 percent after the Fed statement.

The dollar tumbled against other major currencies and the U.S. 10year Treasury yield dipped below 2 percent for the first time since March 2.

In its quarterly summary of economic projections, the Fed cut its inflation outlook for 2015 and reduced expected U.S. economic growth. The policy statement repeated its concern that inflation measures were running below expectations, weighed down in part by falling energy prices.

“I just don’t see any price or wage pressure out there,” said Craig Dismuke, chief economist

TBS, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, and Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel.

Others like Sony (6758.T) are also rolling out competing services.

Apple is not in talks with NBCUniversal, owner of the NBC broadcast network and cable channels like USA and Bravo, because of a falling-out between Apple and NBCUniversal parent company Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O), the Journal said.

Apple and Comcast were in early-stage discussions last year to offer a streaming-television service that would allow Apple set-top boxes to bypass congestion on the web.

Citi and Barclays close to settling forex lawsuit for $800 million

Citigroup Inc and same lawsuit in January Barclays Plc are close and UBS AG agreed to to settling as early as pay $135 million last this week a lawsuit week.

Investors including with private investors who say the banks hedge funds and public manipulated foreign- pension funds accused exchange rates, the Wall 12 banks of having conspired since January Street Journal said.

The two banks 2003 in chat rooms, are expected to pay as instant messages and U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks at a news conference following the twomuch as $800 million emails to manipulate day Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington March 18, 2015. in settlement, the daily the WM/Reuters Closing said, citing people close Spot Rates. for Vining Sparks. “June is not citing the “dot plot” shift and to the situation.

The 2013 lawsuit off the table but it’s unlikely. changes to the central bank’s separate from Barclays declined is September is the most likely time assessment of the economy. to comment. Citigroup criminal and civil probes for the first rate hike. They might could not be immediately worldwide into whether get one hike in this year, maybe MUDDY DATA reached. banks rigged currency two.”

Yellen has kept rates at near JPMorgan Chase & rates to boost profit at The Fed noted that a rate zero since taking over as head of Co agreed to pay about the expense of customers increase remained “unlikely” at the central bank in February, 2014, $100 million to settle the and investors. its April meeting and said its though she has also overseen a change in rate guidance did steady whittling of loose money not mean it has decided on the promises. timing for a rate hike. Yellen told And while she lays the reporters that a June move could ground for “lift-off,” the Fed not be ruled out. continues to grapple with muddy The Fed statement, however, economic data: strong job creation, allowed enough flexibility for the continued growth, and healthy central bank to move later in the consumer demand in the United year, stressing that any decision States, but a global collapse in oil would depend on incoming data. prices and a rapid run-up in the “The committee anticipates dollar that could mean the Fed Dropbox, the popular online file storing system, that it will be appropriate to remains far from its 2 percent said on Tuesday it has fixed a security flaw that raise the target range for the inflation target. could have allowed hackers to capture data stored federal funds rate when it has The Fed on Wednesday in its service on Android devices via compromised seen further improvement in the downgraded its view of economic third-party apps. labor market and is reasonably activity, saying growth has Dropbox, which has more than 300 million confident that inflation will move “moderated somewhat,” a users, said it fixed the vulnerability a few months back to its 2 percent objective over departure from its view in ago in the software it provides to third parties the medium-term,” the Fed said.

December, when it cited economic making apps that work with Dropbox. It warned all It had previously said it activity expanding at a solid pace. Android developers on Tuesday to update the latest would be patient in considering Economists and investors were version of the software. when to bring monetary policy watching closely for the Fed “There are no reports or evidence to indicate back to normal. to drop “patient” from its rate the vulnerability was ever used to access user data,” Goldman Sachs economist guidance language, as a sign Dropbox said in a blog on its website.

Jan Hatzius said in a research that the central bank will shift Researchers at International Business Machines note that the Fed’s statement and toward making rate decisions on Corp initially discovered the flaw, and informed projections suggested a hike in a meeting-by-meeting basis.

Dropbox, according to both companies.

September rather than June,

Dropbox says Android security flaw fixed

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Facebook clarifies rules on banned content

facebook Logo Facebook Inc clarified its rules banning certain content from its social network, as the Internet company strives to curb controversial posts such as support for violent militant groups and nudity without damaging its status as a global hub for users to share information.

The 1.39 billion-member social network updated its “community standards” late Sunday, providing specific examples of content prohibited under its general rules against direct threats, hate speech and criminal activity.

While Facebook has long forbidden groups it deems to be terrorist organizations from posting content on its service, the company specified that it will remove content that expresses support for such groups or praises their leaders.

Facebook also made clear that images “shared in revenge or without permission,” often referred to as “revenge porn,” are forbidden. But photos of women breastfeeding, post-mastectomy scarring and images of paintings and sculptures with nude figures are permissible.

The clarification comes as social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter Inc grapple with self-regulating technology that is as easily used for harassment and online bullying as it is for sharing sports videos and news articles.

“Having a voice is not some absolute state. It’s not the case that you either have a voice or you don’t,” Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday.

Zuckerberg said Facebook was

not actually changing any of its policies or standards, but merely providing more guidance.

“People rightfully want to know what content we will take down, what controversial content we’ll leave up, and why,” Zuckerberg wrote.

Images of graphic violence and nudity have long been problematic for Facebook.

In 2013, Facebook said it would use a broader set of criteria to determine when gory videos are permitted on the site after a video of a masked man beheading a woman in Mexico prompted an outcry. The company has also been criticized for allowing pages that glorify violence against women.

Militant groups such as Islamic State have increasingly used social media to spread their message.

Facebook also said on Sunday that it recorded a slight increase in government requests for account data in the second half of 2014.

Requests for account data increased to 35,051 in the second half of 2014 from 34,946 in the first half, with requests from countries such as India rising and those from others, including the United States and Germany, falling. (govtrequests.facebook. com)

Oil markets diverge after another big US stock build Oil markets Energy Information (EIA) diverged on Wednesday Administration with Brent supported showed.

Benchmark Brent oil, while U.S. crude prices fell after domestic initially down, turned inventories hit record choppy after the EIA highs for a 10th week data, which also a bigger and supplies at the than expected drop in futures’ delivery hub hit gasoline stocks and a small build in distillates a peak.

Traders, however, despite forecasts for a said the market seemed drawdown.

U.S. crude fell to be holding out from making new lows on bets almost 3 percent after the U.S. central bank all-time high for crude may hint at a sooner- stocks piled up at the Cushing, Oklahoma than-later rate hike.

U.S. crude delivery point. inventories rose 9.6 Brent was up 23 cents at million barrels to a new $53.74 a barrel by 12:21 record of 458.5 million p.m. EDT (1621 GMT). barrels in the week to It had fallen almost 90 March 13, figures from cents earlier. U.S. crude the government-run fell $1.10 to $42.36, after

hitting a six-year low of $42.03 earlier.

John Kilduff, a partner at New York energy hedge fund Again Capital, said the EIA numbers on U.S. crude builds were “too big a factor to ignore”.

“Speculation over storage capacity limits will only increase,” he said.

With the inventory data out, the market turned its focus to on a U.S. Federal Reserve statement due at 2:00 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) after the central bank’s latest policy meeting.

“The Fed could trump the EIA, especially if they cease using the

word ‘patient’ in line with any potential rate hike. The dollar could go gangbusters on that, and pretty much all commodities, including oil, will be impacted,” said Phil Flynn, analyst the Price Futures Group in Chicago.

The dollar was weaker against a basket of currencies .DXY ahead of the Fed statement.

A weaker greenback strengthens the appeal for dollar-denominated commodities among holders of other currencies. [USD/] Traders expect the dollar to rise sharply if the Fed signals a rate hike by June.

Investors cheer Nintendo move to smartphones

Shigeru Miyamoto, senior managing director of Nintendo and general manager of its Entertainment Analysis and Development division, together with Nintendo character Mario (L), introduces the new game ‘’Mario Maker’’ during a news conference at the 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3, in Los Angeles, California Shares in Japanese it halved its operating video game maker earnings target for the Nintendo Co on current fiscal year to 20 Wednesday notched billion yen ($169 million), their biggest daily gain citing weak 3DS sales. since listing as investors The move into cheered the decision by smartphone apps could the creators of Super further dent console Mario to venture into sales, some analysts smartphones in a bid to said, despite assurances retain users.

by President Satoru The stock ended Iwata that Nintendo was limit-up, or 21 percent, committed to making at 17,080 yen ($141), a gaming machines. day after Nintendo said Nintendo, however, it would develop mobile may be shifting away gaming apps with online from hardware, with gaming firm DeNA Co. Iwata saying it was It was the stock’s developing a new gaming biggest daily gain since platform, the NX, as well Nintendo became public as an online membership in 1983, adding some $4 service to be launched billion to the company’s this year. market capitalization.

“Nintendo is not Nintendo is now worth in a position to simply $24 billion. drop its legacy console “Finally, Nintendo businesses given the has turned a corner investments made in and embraced a huge software,” said CLSA strategic shift,” said analyst Jay Defibaugh.

Jefferies analyst Atul “But the writing is on the Goyal, who raised his wall.” recommendation on the Defibaugh forecast stock to “buy” from “hold” Nintendo to exit the and its price target to console business in three 30,000 yen from 12,400 to five years. yen.

Before the tie-up Investors have long with DeNA, Nintendo’s called on Nintendo, shares had fallen over 30 makers of the Wii U and percent in the past four the portable 3DS, to shift years, lagging a more its focus to mobile devices than doubling in Tokyo’s after losing customers to benchmark Nikkei index. both smartphone gaming DeNA shares, heavily app makers and console shorted prior to the rivals like PlayStation announcement, also rose maker Sony Corp and on Wednesday limitXbox maker Microsoft up to 1,707 yen. The Corp. company, which mainly The company had develops games played so far resisted these on browsers, had also calls, pinning hopes on lost market share in the hit games such as “Mario past two years as users Kart 8”. But in January, moved to mobile apps.

State Department upgrades network security against cyber attacks The State Department on Friday said it was upgrading the security of its unclassified computer network to defend against cyber attacks, leaving some employees unable to send outside emails or access the internet.

Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the agency, which in November said it had suffered a cyber attack, was improving “the security of its main unclassified network during a short, planned outage

of some Internet-linked systems.”

The agency carried out an upgrade in November that also left workers unable to send outside emails or to get to the internet.

In a brief statement, Psaki said the department continued to monitor “activity of concern” on its unclassified network but did not address whether there had been a recent, new attack that prompted the latest security upgrade.

“There has been no compromise of any of the Department’s classified systems, nor of our core financial, consular, and human resource systems,” Psaki said in the statement.

Other State Department employees said they were unable to send emails outside the agency, although internal emails continue to flow, and that they could not get access to the Internet from their desktop computers.

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Apple Watch not on shopping list for 69 percent of Americans

Apple Inc’s new smartwatch may be a tough sell, with 69 percent of Americans indicating they are not interested in buying the gadget, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

However, the survey also showed limited awareness of the watch. The poll was taken after Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook rolled out the product on Monday, and only about half of respondents said they had heard news of the timepiece in the last few days.

Also, in an encouraging sign for Apple, roughly 13 percent of survey respondents who did not own an iPhone said that they would consider buying one in order to buy an Apple Watch, which needs an iPhone to work fully.

Apple overcame skepticism about the iPad and iPod when they first debuted, but the survey suggests that the world’s largest technology company has work to do to make the watch ubiquitous.

The new watch, a test of Cook’s leadership, is the company’s first new product in five years, and it hits stores on April 24.

It allows users to check email, listen to music and make phone calls

Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the Apple Watch during an Apple event in San Francisco, California March 9, 2015. from their wrist. Apple will sell various versions, from a $349 ‘sport’ edition to a $17,000 18-karat gold timepiece.

Ipsos surveyed 1,245 Americans online between March 9 and March 13. The data was weighted to reflect the U.S. population and has a credibility interval of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points. For poll details see: polling.reuters.com/#!response/ TM499Y15/type/smallest/ dates/20150309-20150313.

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the poll.

More than half of respondents, 52 percent, agreed with the statement

that smartwatches are a “passing fad.”

One-quarter of respondents said they were interested in purchasing the Apple Watch, but 69 percent said they had no desire, and 6 percent said they were unsure.

Initial demand for the watch is expected to come primarily from existing iPhone users, but its wider success is seen depending on whether developers create enticing apps tailored to the device, so-called killer apps.

Apple is among several large tech companies looking to jumpstart a new market for “wearable” electronic

devices. Samsung Electronics, Sony Corp and LG Electronics have all released their own smartwatches, many of them powered by software developed by Internet company Google Inc. See graphic: link.reuters.com/ gak82w.

But consumers have yet to cotton to the notion of wearable devices. Google recently halted sales to consumers of Glass, a $1,500 screen attached to glasses which were routinely mocked for their awkward appearance.

Roughly 4.6 million smartwatches were sold globally in 2014, according to research firm Strategy Analytics, a fraction of the more than 1 billion smartphones sold worldwide.

Many in the tech industry hope that Apple, famous for its marketing savvy and loyal fans, will have the power to transform the smartwatches into a product that appeals to the general public. Some 46 percent of respondents said that the Apple Watch had a “cool factor.” But only 29 percent said they were more interested in purchasing an Apple Watch than another brand of smartwatch.

Analysts expect that Apple will sell between 10 million and 32 million watches in 2015.

Microsoft to offer biometric sign-in Facebook to allow users to send for Windows 10 money to friends through Messenger

Microsoft Corp will introduce an automatic biometric sign-in option with its Windows 10 operating system due out later this year, the first time it has offered such a service widely across devices.

The feature, called Windows Hello, means users will be able to scan their face, iris or fingerprint to verify identity and access Windows phones, laptops and personal computers.

Microsoft, which announced the feature on Tuesday, said users’ biometric data would be stored locally on the device and kept anonymous to make sure personal data is safe from

hackers.

Windows Hello will only be available on new devices that are capable of running the new feature.

Chip-maker Intel Corp said all machines incorporating its RealSense F200 sensor will run Windows Hello.

The feature is the latest effort from Microsoft to make its products more amenable to natural interaction with users, following its Kinect motion sensor for the Xbox game console and its Cortana personal assistant on Windows phones, a rival to Apple Inc’s Siri.

Facebook Inc said it is adding a new feature to its messaging app that allows friends to send and receive money through it.

Users can tap or click a dollar icon in a new chat window to send money to their friends, after they link a Visa or MasterCard debit card issued by a U.S. bank to their accounts.

The free feature will roll out over the next few months for users in the United States who access Facebook Messenger through desktop computers or Google Inc’s Android and Apple

Inc’s iOS operating systems on mobile devices.

Users can create a PIN or enable Touch ID if they have an iPhone to add a level of security to the payments.

Snapchat had launched a similar service last November, called Snapcash.

The mobile messaging company partnered with online payments company Square to allow Snapchat users to link their debit cards to their account and quickly send money to a contact by starting a chat on a smartphone.

CIA sought to hack Apple iPhones from earliest days

application CIA researchers have software worked for nearly a decade to development tool, to create break the security protecting surveillance backdoors into distributed on Apple phones and tablets, programs investigative news site The Apple’s App Store.

The Intercept has in Intercept reported on Tuesday, citing documents obtained the past published a number from NSA whistleblower of reports from documents Edward Snowden. released by whistleblower The report cites top- Snowden. The site’s editors secret U.S. documents that include Glenn Greenwald, suggest U.S. government who won a Pulitzer Prize researchers had created a for his work in reporting on version of XCode, Apple’s Snowden’s revelations, and by

Oscar-winning documentary maker Laura Poitras.

It said the latest documents, which covered a period from 2006 to 2013, stop short of proving whether U.S. intelligence researchers had succeeded in breaking Apple’s encryption coding, which secures user data and communications.

Efforts to break into Apple products by government security researchers started as early as 2006, a year before Apple introduced its first iPhone and continued through the launch of the iPad in 2010 and beyond, The Intercept said.

Breaching Apple security was part of a topsecret program by the U.S. government, aided by British intelligence researchers, to hack “secure communications products, both foreign and domestic” including Google Android phones, it said.

Silicon Valley technology companies have in recent months sought to restore trust among consumers around the world that their products have not become tools for widespread government surveillance of citizens.

Last September, Apple strengthened encryption methods for data stored on iPhones, saying the changes meant the company no longer had any way to extract customer data on the devices, even if a government ordered it to with a search warrant.

Silicon Valley rival Google Inc (GOOGL.O) said shortly afterward that it also planned to increase the use of stronger encryption tools.

Both companies said the moves were aimed at protecting the privacy of users of their products and that this was partly a response to widescale U.S. government spying on Internet users

revealed by Snowden in 2013.

An Apple spokesman pointed to public statements by Chief Executive Tim Cook on privacy, but declined to comment further.

“I want to be absolutely clear that we have never worked with any government agency from any country to create a backdoor in any of our products or services,” Cook wrote in a statement on privacy and security published last year. “We have also never allowed access to our servers.

And we never will.”

Leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron have expressed concern that turning such privacy-enhancing tools into mass market features could prevent governments from tracking militants planning attacks. The CIA did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

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•Must be able to manually lift 50# on an intermittent basis. Heavier loads will be handled using other methods •Provides general maintenance, which includes but is not limited to minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs, appliance repair, drywall, painting •And any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer REQUIREMENTS: •At least 4 or 5 years experience with at least 3 or more those years in a four star resort property •Three or more years experience in a resort or condominium environment •High school diploma •Completion Certificate of a recognized apprentice program •Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in carpentry trade.

ROOM ATTENDANTS To ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned guestroom, work areas and equipment. Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 150lbs and be able to climb flights of stairs several times daily.

LABOURERS To assist in maintaining the buildings of the resort. Must be able to lift 50lbs, bend, stand for long periods of time and must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 250lbs. Be able to lift 50lbs., bend and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to speak English and understand instructions. Must be in excellent health.

GARDENERS To assist in, maintaining the grounds of the resort. Duties to include: removal of trash, weeding, mowing, planting, pruning, watering and application of chemicals. Must be of good character. Be able to lift 50lbs., bend and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to speak English and understand instructions. Previous experience is a must. Must be in excellent health.

Please Submit Applications to: hr@alexandraresort.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department.

Submissions to be no later than April 3rd, 2015 Belongers need only apply.

Blue Haven Resort is inviting suitable applications for the position of Spa Therapist:

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BUTTERFIELD MOTORS, LTD.

1045 Leeward Highway Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands BWI Phone: 649-339-2277 Fax: 649-339-2286

Is looking for experienced applicant for the follow position Automotive Mechanic Key Functions: Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Perform the duties of a mechanic involved in inspecting, repairing, fabricating, rebuilding and maintaining. Mechanic repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Job Duties and Tasks:

•Mechanic coordinates activities of technicians, conducts research and testing procedures and ensures the customer’s vehicle is fixed.

•Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.

•Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing vehicles, engines and transmissions.

•Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.

•Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

•Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.

•Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.

•Repair manual and automatic transmissions.

•Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

•Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

•Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job.

•Use of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

•Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

•Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Skills:

•Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives to repair vehicles.

•Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

•Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

•Managing one’s own time and the time of others. Teaching others how to do necessary tasks.

•Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

•Bilingual (English/Spanish) •Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

•Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Qualifications:

•Mechanical certification from accredited institution.

•Thorough knowledge of all vehicle repair aspects including, but not limited to: Engine, Transmission, and Electrical among others.

•10+ years experience in Automotive Repair, with minimum 5 years in Chevrolet Brand vehicles.

•Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

•Service assistant must have extensive practical experience in vehicle servicing and repairs, together with experience in supervising technicians and dealing with customers.

•Proficiency with computers to input necessary data and communicate with management.

•Experience with Customer and Personal Service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

General Auto Body Shop

Job Requirements/responsibilities:

Job Description:

Ensuring that repairs in the Service department are performed correctly and efficiently and that the service department maintains a high level of customer satisfaction in the Body Shop.

•Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort and spa.

•Graduate from an accredited school of massage and esthetics with a massage certification and esthetic certification.

•The ideal candidate needs to be qualified in Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Hot Stone Massage, Prenatal massage and Reflexology. Esthetic treatments such as facials, body scrubs and wraps.

•Must possess excellent communication skills.

•Must be a team player.

•Must have a keen desire to serve the public.

•Training and experience in recognized professional product modalities welcomed.

•You will be required to work weekends and public holidays.

•Candidate will be required to perform mobile services on board yachts, location and in room treatments.

•Professional training for product lines will be provided.

•Reception and treatment booking experience required.

•Serve as a catalyst to promote spa services to hotel guests.

•The position is commission based.

Please Submit Applications to: cgibbons@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department.

Submissions to be no later than June 20th, 2014 Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply.

Job Duties and Task

-Perform the following repairs or replacements: •Auto body repair mechanic will repair damaged vehicles after traffic collisions and other accidents. They also repaint the vehicles once the repairs are complete.

•The auto body technician is responsible for repairing a wrecked or damaged car and restoring it to its original condition. The auto body technician’s job is to remove dents when a car has been in an accident.

•The auto body technician also fixes cars that have been vandalized or have become worn due to wear and tear or by weather. Technicians must have the ability to work on a variety of different cars, trucks, vans and other vehicles that need repair work.

• Auto body technician should know the correct procedure and the correct equipment and tools to get the job done. He must know how to prepare a car with the correct putty. Masking of the vehicle must be done to ensure that the chrome, windows and other parts don’t get paint on them •Minor electrical system repairs, Surface preparation for refinishes, Minor Cab Accessory repair/ replacement, Minor Cargo Box repairs •Maintain work area appearance and safety •Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills & Experience •10 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of related education and experience) required.

•High School Diploma or equivalent required •Vocational/technical school preferred •Certification of completion of technical school specializing in the repair/refinish •Working knowledge of tools of trade (including welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools) required •Body Shop Procedures Certificate •The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs/12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arm

Competitive Salary commensurate with work experience and qualifications.

All interested applicants should submit an updated resume by e-mailing info@butterfieldmotors.tc

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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY 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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Software Analyst/Network Administrator Hallmark Trust Limited is seeking a Software Analyst/Network Administrator based out of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands.

The ideal candidate will possess a university degree at a recognized technical university and have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a software analyst/network administrator at a major bank and/or financial institution. The position will require liaison with financial institutions in the Caribbean and Latin American and therefore require proficiency in fluently speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish.

The position will also entail installation of hardware and software, custom software development, e-commerce, network maintenance, website creation, Biometric security systems and MS office and QuickBooks support.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested persons should submit a detailed resume of qualifications to: Hallmark Trust Limited Attn: Human Resources P.O.Box 656 Courtyard Plaza, Suite 1A Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

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

CARPENTER

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

Responsibilities

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.

•Maintain buildings and facilities •Prepare framing for cement •Put in flooring •Monitor and replace weather strippings •Maintain buildings interior and exterior •Inspect buildings and facilities for needed services and repairs Submit Applications to Human Resources at The West Bay Club Tel; 946 5050

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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION CARIBBEAN

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Resort Development Opportunity on South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI. ■

56.18 acres of premium land located on the central portion of the eastern coastline of South Caicos, only 40 miles from Providenciales.

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South Caicos is easily accessible via its airport (6,000ft runway) offering regular commercial flights and chartered flights from Providenciales, as well as Cockburn Harbour with regular ferry service from Providenciales.

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Land comprises 14 adjoining inland, ridge-top and oceanfront land parcels with more than 2,400 linear ft of ocean frontage ranging from iron shore to pristine sandy beach. Elevations of up to 90ft offer sunrise and sunset views.

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A partially completed resort development is located on portions of the property.

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Existing development includes partially completed buildings with 490 condo units, 3 detached 3,800 sq ft residences (2 completed, 1 partially completed), a partially completed 60,000 sq ft club house, staff accommodations and a number of other back-ofhouse facilities.

The auction will be held at the offices of Misick & Stanbrook Barristers and Attorneys (Turks & Caicos Law Firm) Richmond House, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands at 10am on April 9, 2015. A reserve price will be fixed on the property. 10% is due immediately upon acceptance of a successful bid. Bidders are required to attend personally or submit a sealed bid to the offices of Misick & Stanbrook (Turks & Caicos Law Firm) Richmond House, Box 127 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands on or before the auction date. Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available on request from Misick & Stanbrook (Turks & Caicos Law Firm). Phone # 649 946 4732.

Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd. is selling as registered Chargee and Proprietor of a Charging Order. Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Ltd. is not obliged to accept the highest or any bid.

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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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