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U.S.A WORRIED ABOUT DRUG TRADE IN TCI LIME changes to FLOW in TCI
by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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he State Department of the United States of America has expressed concern about the involvement of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in the illegal drug trans-shipment trade, saying that the TCI represents “a regional vulnerability due to a lack of sufficient law enforcement resources”. The criticism of the TCI was contained in the justreleased 2016 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) from the State Department’s Bureau of international narcotics and law enforcement affairs. The State Department said investigations also revealed that Bahamian drug trafficking organizations continue to use the Turks and Caicos Islands as a transshipment point. “Strong family connections between the Turks and Caicos Islands and The Bahamas, coupled with direct flights between Haiti and the Turks and Caicos Islands, result in many Bahamian smugglers traveling to Haiti via the Turks and Caicos Islands with large amounts of cash for future smuggling ventures,” the report said. The document also revealed that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted polygraph examinations (lie detector tests) of 32 Turks and Caicos police officers, according to a report from the US State Department. The tests were done in order to help form Turks and Caicos Islands’ first vetted narcotics unit. “This was a welcome first step in developing a closer
FLOW has entered the Turks and Caicos market, replacing LIME as the new retail brand for Cable & Wireless (C&W). The complete transformation of the brand is the result of the company’s recent merger with Columbus Communications. FLOW was officially launched on Thursday, May 5, 2016 during the popular Fish Fry, which is held at the Children’s Park in Lower Bight, Providenciales. A large crowd of locals and tourists attended the event. (See page 22 for more photos). DEA and Turks and Caicos partnership to identify narcotics traffickers,” stated the report. “Smugglers exploit the wide distribution of numerous islands and the high number of recreational vessels flowing through the Bahamas. Large loads are split up into smaller loads before entering the southern Bahamas, sometimes bypassing the customs station in Great Inagua, which is strategically located between the Turks and Caicos Islands, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Traffickers move cocaine through the Bahamas via “go-fast” boats,
small commercial freighters, maritime shipping containers, and small aircraft,” it was revealed. “Small sport fishing vessels and pleasure craft move cocaine from the Bahamas to Florida by blending in with legitimate traffic that transits these areas. Larger “go-fast” and sport fishing vessels transport marijuana from Jamaica both to the Bahamas and through the Bahamas into Florida. Haitian and Haitian-Bahamian drug trafficking organizations, networked between Haiti and the significant Haitian Diaspora in the Bahamas, continue to
play a role in the movement of cocaine. To better investigate these organizations, the United States provided RBPF drug enforcement officers five months of Creole language training from March through July,” said the report. The State Department noted that aviation routes are a cause for concern, adding that small, privately owned and operated planes ferry loads of cocaine from and between significant source countries in South America into the Caribbean. Continued on Page 2
Significant increase in chicken pox - Page 7
Governor Tauwhare had the final say - Page 2
75 percent of crimes in TCI undetected - Page 5
Banks warn of email scammers - Page 6
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U.S.A WORRIED ABOUT DRUG TRADE IN TCI Continued from Page 1 Law enforcement information suggests that drug trafficking organizations utilize airdrops and remote airfields to deliver cocaine shipments to the Turks and Caicos Islands and to the Bahamas from Venezuela and Colombia. “Customs and Border Protection officers working at preclearance facilities at the Nassau and Freeport international airports have interdicted cocaine, marijuana, steroids, and currency. To attract
tourism from its Spanish-speaking (MT) of marijuana, and $139,835in neighbors, the Bahamas concluded an currency. agreement in 2011 to allow Panama- This represented a significant based Copa Airlines to begin flights decrease in seized cocaine and between Nassau and Panama. The four marijuana compared to 2014, when flights a week remain a transshipment 1.59 metric tons and 746.8 metric tons route for contraband smuggling,” were seized respectively. In addition, added the report. the quantity of narcotics seized per In 2015, Operation Bahamas interdiction trended lower in 2015. and Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) This, the report noted, operations in the Bahamas led to indicates that traffickers either 76 arrests and the seizure of 637 suffered from limited supply as a kilograms of cocaine, 26.6 metric tons result of sustained law enforcement
pressure in source countries, or elected to limit loads to prevent interdiction losses due to OPBAT’s demonstrated interdiction capability. OPBAT also identified and eradicated 17,270 marijuana plants on multiple sparselypopulated islands –an indication that marijuana cultivation may be on the rise. Despite the decreased volume of seized narcotics, U.S. and local law enforcement investigations indicate that illicit trafficking through the Bahamas remains high.
Governor Tauwhare had the final says, says Hon. Ruth Blackman Every matter that came to the Cabinet while the Progressive National Party (PNP) was in power was approved by Governor Richard Tauwhare, and he had the constitutional power to deny or over-rule any request in Cabinet This was stated by Hon. Ruth Blackman, the longest serving Cabinet secretary in the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands and one of the most experienced in the Caribbean region, while testifying during the ongoing corruption trial. “No decision of Cabinet is made unless the Governor concurs,” she told Mr. Justice Paul Harrison who is trying the country’s first trail without a jury case. “In terms of development orders and concessions, nothing could have been effected without the approval of the entire Cabinet.” Tauwhare, who was governor from 2005 to 2008, is expected to give evidence in October 2016. Meantime, under crossexamination by Ralph Thorne, QC, the lawyer for former Premier Michael Misick, Blackman said that if Governor Tauwhare was not happy with a paper that appeared on the agenda, he would withhold it and consult with the relevant minister. When the Governor disapproved a matter prior to Cabinet meeting he never told her the reasons why he did. Blackman, who was Clerk of Executive Council and Legislative Council from 1978 and Cabinet Secretary from 2006, said the governor “influenced” the agenda of Cabinet and as president of Cabinet he often questioned and sought clarification on matters that he felt needed clarity. She also noted that at the
Former Governor Richard Tauwhare
Former Cabinet Secretary, now Government’s Appointed Member, Hon. Ruth Blackman
end of every Cabinet decision, the independent, adding that the issue of minutes would state, “His Excellency independence was a subject that former the Governor concurred and ordered Premier Michael Misick frequently accordingly”. addressed. Governors, she explained, are Prosecutor Andrew Mitchell also actively engaged in the work of had suggested in his opening governing the country and their roles statements that Government are not ceremonial. ministers were abusing the practice In his opening statement in of oral mentions in Cabinet. However, January, Queen’s Counsel Andrew Blackman said that oral mentions Mitchell, the lead prosecutor, said were “nothing new” and were being the Governor felt that he was “being used by Cabinets prior to the 2003 to effectively bullied into agreeing to 2007 period. whatever the Ministers proposed; “Oral mentions were meant although he was not prepared to to deal with specific items and urgent tolerate that and sought to work on a immediate matters that could not spirit of cooperation and partnership”. be contained in a Cabinet paper,” Blackman told the court that she explained. “There was nothing Governor Tauwhare had “a very good administratively improper about oral relationship with the government”, mentions at Cabinet.” was cordial with Cabinet ministers Also in his opening statement, and his style was informal and friendly. Mitchell said the Governor was “Every governor had a concerned that Cabinet papers different style of management and were not of a standard or quality he (Tauwhare) was more relaxed and expected of the public service, which not as formal as previous governors,” he in part attributed to the public Blackman added. service not keeping up with the rapid Blackman said that in her economic development, and in part to opinion, Tauwhare was preparing “widespread political interference”. the ministers for administering the According to Mitchell, Cabinet country’s affairs if it became papers were often submitted at the
last minute, leaving the Governor no time to consider them in advance of the meeting. “When he asked for papers to be resubmitted to allow for time to consider them, Ministers questioned his authority to do so, despite him being Chairman of the Cabinet. Mr Tauwhare was also concerned to control the use of “oral mentions” as a means of bringing matters to Cabinet that had not been put into writing. This became a frequent source of friction between the Governor and the Ministers who would rely on the argument that there were developers concerns which needed to be resolved,” Mitchell stated in his opening. Earl Witter, QC, the lawyer for former Deputy Premier Floyd Hall, was able to prove to the court through minutes from Cabinet meetings, that there were several instances when governors also brought oral mentions to Cabinet. Blackman said she never told the Special Investigations and Prosecution Team anything about impropriety on the part of former Government ministers. She said that when the PNP came to power in 2003 the process of Crown land allocation became more open, noting that prior to that, there were complaints from the general public about difficulty in acquiring Crown land for residential purposes especially. She said the economic buoyancy which the Turks and Caicos Islands experienced after 2003 would not have taken place if the Crown land policy was not changed by the Progressive National Party.
LIME Turks and Caicos is now the new Flow
Flow has entered the Turks Customers will also be able to interact and Caicos market, replacing LIME with the new products and services via as the new retail brand for Cable a soon to be launched retail experience & Wireless (C&W). The complete centre, the first of its kind on the With interactive features, transformation of the brand is the island. result of the company’s recent merger self-help facilities and newly trained customer agents, the store is designed with Columbus Communications. As the company embarked to transform the entire customer on its phased launch across the experience, and is a major step in the Caribbean, Turks and Caicos Islands Company’s bold vision of being #1 with have now become the sixth LIME only customers across the region.” “This is a proud moment for and also the 14th market overall to be transformed to the new Flow. The our company in Turks and Caicos,” she new Flow brand has been redesigned added, “We now have the opportunity around the positive attributes that to give our customers even more customers value highly, such as “bang through new bundled packages that for your buck,” innovation, customer our converged advanced technology focus and going the extra mile to serve allows. More than that, the merger will ultimately bring new levels of them. According to Delleriece Hall, affordability, innovation and customer Flow Country Manager in TCI, “With service to the country. In fact, to mark this transformation, Flow will offer the occasion of the brand launch, Flow Turks and Caicos a winning consumer has a special outdoor promotional offer proposition made even more attractive – a bonus credit promotion for top ups of with the introduction of Horizon TV, between US$20 to US$100. Customers Flow’s new Advanced Video Service. will earn bonus minutes for
Delleriece Hall, Flow Country Manager in TCI on-net calls, valid for 7 days.” “C&W’s presence in the Caribbean has long been marked by a series of successful investment
programmes, technological advancement, employer of choice designation, impactful nation-building initiatives including a long history of supporting culture, education and sports here in TCI,” said the proud Country Manager. Hall itemised a few of the investments the Company has made in TCI over the years: US$10M network upgrade investment during 2014, the launch of 4G LTE mobile data services in July 2015. The Company also invested in corporate social responsibility initiatives and partnered with one of the nation’s largest public primary schools for the past 10 years. Additionally, the company also supports education initiatives via its free Broadband connectivity programme for all Primary schools and offers a $1500 scholarship to the top GSAT student of the year to be paid per term to the institution of their choice for a period of five years.
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75 percent of crimes in TCI undetected By Todeline Defralien A staggering seventy-five (75) percent of crimes in the Turks and Caicos Islands remain undetected and serious crimes are on the rise. This was revealed by Commissioner of Police James Smith in his latest crime report said the detection rate has increased from 24% last year to 25% this year. “However serious crimes continued to rise with gun enabled crime being a particular concern. The number of crimes reported per day remains stable at nine, across the country,” said Smith, who noted that crimes in the Turks and Caicos were down by one percent. He said last year there were eight murders. Of these, two cases have suspects that will appear in court. Of the other six, he said enquiries continue and the police are following some very positive leads in a number of them. “I cannot give more detail on that due to the sensitivity of the enquiries and the need to keep
information confidential. I can say across a range of disciplines including; that the short-term deployment of UK-based Investigators has Crime Scene Management, Intelligence already proved beneficial gathering and handling, in a number of cases Criminal Investigation, and specific Marine Officer investigative Training, Child techniques. Safeguarding We will build and a significant on this in the focus on Armed coming year Policing,” Smith (s),” Smith added. continued. “I The Commissioner have introduced said recorded firearms a new incident offences have risen by nine c o m m a n d reported incidents; robberies structure to are up by nineteen recorded ensure that incidents and burglaries senior officers are also up by 65 recorded Commissioner of Police James Smith are trained and incidents. “While all crimes have an ‘on call’ to enable us to respond impact on the victims these more efficiently and effectively to serious serious offences can prove traumatic incidents. We have substantially and that is why we have sought to increased our numbers of highly tactical Officers under invest our resources to tackle these trained more serious matters. It does, however, the new Command of ‘Specialist take time and investment to change Operations’. This command brings the profile of an organization. We together Tactical Officers, Firearms have invested heavily in training Training, Marine and Air Assets and
will expand further to ensure that all specialist officers work collaboratively across the country. In addition, a large number of officers have been trained in Police use of and the management of firearms related incidents. All of this training is continuing and will build the professionalism of my officers and staff.” The commissioner said there are a significant number of technical assets that will improve the force’s ability to detect and prevent crime on the near horizon and following the training these will be introduced across the Force. “We will see improvements in how we manage our information and resources and our feedback to the public and those we serve. I will continue to invest all my energy in making this Force the best it can be. The arrival of the new Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Marc Callaghan along with the two Assistant Commissioner will shape our future direction in collaboration with officers, staff, communities and all the partner organizations we work with,” he added.
WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT
WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Spa Manager
Computer Programmer and IT Specialist
The Spa Manager plays a very important role in the operations of our business. That individual is responsible for driving sales and overseeing the execution/ implementation of key business initiatives of the company. In addition to oversee the day-to-day operations of our spas, maintaining health and beauty standards to exceed expectations of our guest.
Position Summary The Computer Technician installs and configures computer workstations and local area networks, operates and monitors their performances, programming, data analysis, diagnoses and solves their problems and technical support in various capacities. A solid knowledge of various computer programme languages is also necessary.
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Position Summary
The Spa Manager also has the responsibility for managing a team of Beauty Therapist and Spa Assistants: he/she will ensure that all policies/procedures have been clearly communicated and adhered to, maintain positive employee relations and ensure that we are staffed with team members who can deliver best practices and high standards in all areas and services. Duties •To manage finance and record keeping. •To perform business tasks, as well as working directly with customers providing selected spa services. •To conduct promotional campaigns, maintaining stock, inventory and payroll management. •To train and supervise staff including employee performance evaluation. •To guide business decisions by keeping abreast with all Spa industry trends. •To create weekly work schedules, compile and submit reports in a timely manner as required. •To liaise with third party providers to increase brand awareness and revenue streams. •Perform other relevant duties as required. Requirements An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, resort or business management from a technical school, college or university. Salary Salary is at the rate of $27,000.00 per annum in addition to other benefits. Closing date Friday, 13th May, 2016
Is currently seeking to fill the following position:
Duties •Install and configure local area data communication networks which may carry data, voice and video following organisational standards. •Install, operate and maintain network services, routers, concentrators, hubs, switches, modems and other network devices following technical plans. •Resolve network communication problems to ensure user’s access at all times. •Install or repair computers with standardized applications and networking software, diagnosing and solving problems that develop in their operations. •Respond to users’ queries and explain the operation network applications and equipment. •Assist in the maintenance of standards and documents. •Perform other related duties as required. Requirements A Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management preferred, plus significant training in installations, operations and troubleshooting. Qualified candidates must have five (5) years directly related experience, including: installing and supporting local area networks and workstations. Salary Salary is at the rate of $30,000.00 per annum in addition to a housing allowance of $9,000.00 per annum. Closing date Friday, 13th May, 2016
Waterloo Hotel Management Limited Providenciales | Turks and Caicos Islands | BWI Human Resources Contact: Cgibbons@wihl or kbeen@wihl.com 649-946-5646 Ext. 7513
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Commercial banks in TCI warn about email scammers By Todeline Defralien
Commercial banks in the Turks and Caicos Islands are warning customers to look out for emails from scammers who are pretending to be bank employees and seeking personal information that would allow them to hack into your bank accounts. The TCI Bankers Association views the matter so seriously that it has taken out an advertisement in the newspapers to draw the matter to the public’s attention. “The Banks are aware of several recent attempts to fraudulently obtain personal banking information from its clients through email scams commonly known as Phishing,” the advertisement noted. “Phishing is the practice of sending phony e-mail messages rule of thumb to safe guard against provide your confidential or financial designed to look legitimate and Phishing is to be wary of unsolicited information over the Internet in trick individuals into disclosing e-mails and telephone calls: response to unsolicited e-mails. confidential and financial information They told customers if they for the purpose of identity theft. This believe that their account or other • Be cautious! Even if you recognize a is a very common online and telephone confidential information have been sender’s e-mail address, do not rely on scam.” provided in response to a fraudulent that alone because addresses may be The SUN is aware of situations e-mail or phone call, please contact faked. Pay attention to the contents where the email would have the exact your bank IMMEDIATELY. The of the e-mail and be careful of any names and titles of bank employees in Bankers Association offered the embedded links. the Turks and Caicos Islands; however, following tips: when the email address is clicked on, • Never click on a link in an e-mail the email address is not from the real • Play it safe! If you don’t know the that you suspect might be fake. bank employee. source of an e-mail or if it looks The bankers said a good suspicious, do not open it. Never • Be alert! Just because an e-mail
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Grace Bay Club is looking for candidates that have the requirements listed along with an outgoing professional manner. They love to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization. Their management style is one that balances a commitment to people and their development with business/financial accountability and delivers an exceptional guest experience
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Job Requirements: •Middle level culinary skills •Dependable, proactive, organized, team player •Education from a formal culinary program •At least two to three years cooking experience; preparing international breakfast, lunch and dinner in regional cooking environment •Sanitation certificate •Ability to plan, organize and execute meal plans •Must speak and read English fluently •Additional languages an asset This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: US$6.25 - US$9.00 per hour
RESTAURANT SERVERS X 2: Job Overview: Qualified individuals should have a minimum of 3 years restaurant experience. Individuals must possess strong work ethics; have a working knowledge of fine dining steps of service, and the ability to provide our guests with an outstanding dining experience. Servers should be industry professionals with excellent food and wine knowledge. Job Requirements: •Responsibilities include setup, organization and cleanup of service areas. •Responsible for staying current with daily menu items and changing wine lists. •Must be able to work as part of a motivated, high energy team that takes pride in their work. •Lifting of trays loaded with food, plates and glassware required. •Responsible for responding to any situation at any given time in a professional and courteous manner. This may include answering any questions posed by guests •Stack, lift and carry trays in a systematic and safe manner •Clean and retrieve tables in a neat, timely and professional manner. •Receive, process, and present all food and beverage orders according to Grace Bay Club standards •Responsible for using suggestive selling techniques, when appropriate and doing so in a courteous manner to up sell and in turn increase the average check These positions are currently held by expatriate workers Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: US$6.25 - US$8.00 per hour KITCHEN STEWARD
or website appears to be from a legitimate company doesn’t mean it is. Phishing schemes are designed to look real to trick users into divulging personal information for the purpose of financial fraud or identity theft.
• Finally, it is important to be aware of a number of Scams that may be related to Phishing Scams. Social media and the Internet present many opportunities to earn extra money, many of which are not legitimate. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Job scams can vary and be quite clever. Always ensure that any potential employers and requests are legitimate and be wary of the following: • Any job where you are asked to accept and transfer money from one bank account to another. • Being asked for your bank account number or for the bank account number of another person so that someone’s salary or money owing to them can be credited to the account. • Instructions to forward funds to persons abroad. Persons that transfer money that has been stolen or is being laundered could be an accomplice to a crime, under the law.
Job Requirements: •Washes dishes, utensils and cookware following established procedures •Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas. •Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition. •Assists in performing cleaning tasks as needed in the kitchen •Assists the cook(s) with food preparation as requested This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: US$6.25 - US$9.00 per hour
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PROCUREMENT
Requirements: •Knowledge of the installation and maintenance of Saflok Door Locking systems •Specific engineering experience related to water treatment plants, swimming pool equipment, irrigation, lighting systems •Must have existing relationships with product suppliers in India, China and other Asian countries with knowledge of Indian languages helpful (Hindi, etc) •Project management experience including managing construction labor, contractors, engineers and architects •Minimum of 5 years experience in procurement and managing refurbishment budgets •Understanding and Experience of Strata Management •Diploma in International Hospitality Management •Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Opera,CAD) Responsibilities •Planning and managing all capital expenditure projects as decided by the hotel owner, including setting out and managing budgets, procurement, purchasing and installation where necessary of furniture, equipment and other items for the hotel, negotiations with subcontractors, management of labor and equipment companies. •Negotiating with international suppliers, including existing key suppliers in India, China and other Asian countries. •Assisting the hotel Engineering department with procurement needs, and repairs when necessary to systems installed in the hotel rooms, restaurant, kitchens, swimming pools and all other areas of the property. Knowledge of the installation and maintenance of Saflok Door Locking systems This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: US$34,800 - US$48,000 per annum
Incentive Award: Amount per project completed at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Annual Bonus: Maximum 10% of Annual Salary at the discretion of Board of Directors Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than May 13, 2015 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1066, Email: sheba.wilson@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies
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Chickenpox cases increase significantly
There has been a significant increase in the number of chickenpox/ varicella cases being reported this year as compared with 2015, particularly on the island of Providenciales, according to the Ministry of Health Agriculture and Human Services. Despite education and advice by health care providers to persons and parents of children diagnosed with the illness, there are still reports of new cases and issues with some parents’ reluctance to keep their child/children away from school while they are ill. As of the end of the week of April 23, a total of 327 cases have been reported for 2016. Of these, 41 were reported by persons under 5 years old and 296 were reported by persons above 5 years old. These cases were reported by TCI Hospital on Providenciales 234 and Grand Turk 5, with 28 cases in North Caicos and 60 cases in clinics in Providenciales. In summary, the majority cases are being reported from Providenciales (90%). For the entire year (2015) a total of 98 cases of chicken pox were reported by TCI Hospital in Providenciales. Of these, 23 were
reported by persons under 5 years old and 75 were reported by persons over the age of 5 years. The Ministry of Health strongly advises persons affected with chickenpox to remain at home during their sick leave period to prevent further spread of this illness within the community and schools. Information has been shared with schools in relation to precautions to be taken as a result of chickenpox. Chickenpox/varicella is an acute viral illness characterized by fever and a generalized itchy blisterlike rash that can spread over the whole body. Chickenpox/varicella generally begins with this blister likerash which lasts for about 3 to 4 days, after this time the blisters will rupture/ burst forming a crust and leaving a scab. Chickenpox/varicella is highly contagious and can easily spread from person to person by direct contact, droplet or airborne spread of the fluid from the lesions/blisters, secretions from the respiratory tract (lungs) of the infected person and from items freshly soiled by persons who have chickenpox.
The period when the blister ruptures is infants and pregnant patients. the time when the chickenpox is most In most cases, chickenpox gets likely to spread. An individual can be better without the need for specific ill with chickenpox for up to 21 days, treatment. Treatment aims to relieve however, in most cases the illness will symptoms and reduce the risk of last up to 16 days. complications and may include: bed The individual who is ill rest, extra fluids to drink – to avoid with chickenpox must avoid close dehydration, paracetamol to bring contact with others in the home down the fever (aspirin should be until the blisters are dry and crusted. avoided because of a possible increased Continuous disinfection of surfaces, risk of complications), lukewarm baths linen and clothing must be done to with baking soda or oatmeal added to prevent spread within the household. the water and cream, such as calamine It is critical that all individuals ill with lotion, to reduce the itching. If the chickenpox must remain home for a fever persists, it is advised to re-visit period of 14 days to prevent spread. the doctor. Teachers and parents of school-aged The Ministry of Health children especially are asked to remain Agriculture and Human Services will vigilant in identifying and removing continue to take measures to educate children from the school population the general public in measures who are coming to school with a blister- to prevent the further spread of like rash on the skin. chickenpox and encourages everyone Chickenpox is generally mild to follow instructions provided by their illness in healthy children, however health care providers. adults are at risk for more severe For further information on disease and have a higher incidence chicken pox please contact any of of complications. Additionally, special the primary health care facilities or precautions should be taken for anyone the Health Promotion and Advocacy (of any age) with impaired immunity, Department on 338 2772. accompanying chronic diseases, elderly,
Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of Sales Person and Sales Manager. Candidates should have as a minimum qualification For Sales Manager: • At least ten years in the fine Jewelry Industry with at least 5yrs experience in a similar position • Diploma and or Certificates in Gemology related field • Excellent communication and administrative skill and a strong sense of responsibility • Willingness to work weekends or additional hours when required Based on experience salary will start at $2500 a month plus commission
Candidates for Sales Person requirements:
• Good Communication Skills • sales experience would be an asset • All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule. Based on experience Salary starts at $6.25 an hour
Applications can be submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276.
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Still no confirmed cases of Zika in TCI
The Turks and Caicos Islands has no confirmed cases of Zika virus, says the Ministry of Health. To date, 35 countries in the Americas have confirmed cases of Zika. Among those countries are: Aruba; Barbados; Bonaire; Cuba; Curaçao; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Guadeloupe; Haiti; Jamaica; Martinique; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a US territory; Saint Lucia; Saint Martin; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Sint Maarten;Trinidad and Tobago; US Virgin Islands; Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua,Panama Persons with Zika are often not aware that they have the illness as they may not have any symptoms. The symptoms of Zika are similar to dengue and Chikungunya. Symptoms may include; fever, rash; joint pain; conjunctivitis (red eyes) and other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. Zika virus is a vector borne viral illness which is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquito responsible for the spread of Zika is the Aedes mosquito which is found in the Turks and Caicos and throughout the Caribbean region. Infection with Zika usually results in a mild illness and there is no specific medication to treat it. There are currently no vaccines to prevent Zika, however research is ongoing in this area. The concern with Zika is a
growing body of evidence about the connection between infection with Zika in pregnancy and microcephaly. Microcephaly is a condition where a baby’s head is smaller than expected which can be a result of poor development of the brain. Babies born with microcephaly may develop convulsions and suffer physical and learning disabilities as they grow older. In addition there has been an association with Zika and other neurological complications such as Guillain-Barré syndrome. The Ministry of Health Agriculture and Human Services has undertaken a number of activities to prepare for Zika including the following; Public education campaign, vector borne workshops for key stakeholders held in Providenciales and Grand Turk, clean up campaigns in collaboration with communities throughout the TCI, funding made available by the TCI Government to support Zika preparedness including enhanced vector control activities, technical support received from the Pan American Health Organization, collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency for technical support and laboratory support for specimen testing and participation and in the first Caribbean Mosquito week which is being observed from the 9th – 15th of May. If anyone suspects they have Zika, please visit your health care provider who can submit samples for
testing to the National Public Health Laboratory. Additional advice will be given regarding supportive treatment and prevention of further mosquito bites. Pregnant women are being advised to take special precautions to avoid mosquito bites including sleeping under mosquito nets. Bite can be avoided by taking the following advice; • Apply insect repellents on exposed skin liberally • When weather permits, wear light colored long-sleeved shirts and long pants •Use air conditioning or window/door screens to keep mosquitoes outside • If you are not able to protect yourself from mosquitoes inside your home or hotel, sleep under a mosquito net •Help reduce the number of mosquitoes inside and outside your home by: •Checking around buildings for anything that could hold water, inspect your home and yard weekly •Turning containers over or cover them •Getting rid of or cover old tires •Properly disposing of all garbage/ refuse •Covering boats, children’s pools, water drums and rain barrels etc. •Cleaning rain gutters and make sure they are flowing properly •Checking screens for holes •Emptying standing water from containers such as flower pots or buckets
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CHIRAAG LTD
Is seeking on behalf of an establish business organization Candidates to fill the following positions:
Seeking to employ suitable qualified and experience individuals for the following positions listed below
Store Manager: The successful applicant must have a minimum of over five (5) experience in store management within retail outlets. Responsibilities and functions include but not limited to the following: •To consistently offer professional, cordial and engaging services •General concept of computer analysis, quick books, basic graphic art, merchandising, specific, inventory knowledge base and ordering He or she must have the ability to multitask. Salary ranges from $10.00 - $12.00 per hr.
Computer Engineers and Technicians:
The successful applicants must have the requisite qualifications and experience to perform the following duties: •Maintain and repair all computer network and databases for the company and customers •Plan and develop various hardware /software systems and programs •Make systems more efficient in keeping with current data processing methods and machinery for sales forecasting, payroll, program languages etc. •Assist with staff training Salary ranges from $10.00 - $12.00 per hr.
Artist and Graphic Artist: Candidates recruited for these positions should be well focus, a good attention span with the ability to: •Manually sketch drawings for final designing •Create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand •Produce designs that get the clients’ messages across with high visual impact He or she must be able to work under pressure and meet set deadline Salary ranges from $8.00 - $10.00 Salesperson and Sales Clerks: The successful applicants must have excellent customer service skills, with the ability to: •Engage the customer interest •Master the art of selling goods and services •Properly organize and keep inventory of merchandise on display and general stock.
Sales: •Managers •Persons The successful applicants must be computer literate and self driven individuals, with the ability to engage the customers and master the art of selling goods and services. Managers must be knowledgeable of the merchandise and provide technical information to the customers when required; he/she will be responsible for daily sales and activities. Salary:
Store: •Clerks •Domestic workers •Butler Clerks must have the ability to properly organize and keep inventory of goods on display and general stock. The butler must be able to dine the customers while seeking purchases within the stores; He/she is required to have a valid driver’s license to carryout store deliveries and other menial chores. Domestic workers are required to keep the stores clean and carryout other domestic chores within. Salary:
Salary ranges from $ 7:00 - $8.00 per hr Domestic workers and Labourers: We seek to employ unskilled workers to perform the following duties: •General cleaning and maintenance of the building both inside and out •And other duties associated with unskilled chores
Ranges from $7.00 – $12.00 per hr
Ranges from $6.25 - $7.50 per hr
All successful applicants must have strong communication and excellent customer service skills. They may be required to work on a shift basis, weekends and holidays.
Salary $6.25 per hr. All successful candidates must be willing to work on a shift basis and weekends. Contact:
Telephone number 946-8876
or
Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc
Contact: Deluxe Employment and Recruitment Services Telephone number 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc
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Border Control and AG Chambers staff obtain certificate in tackling human trafficking As Human Trafficking has quickly become one of the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprises, with an industry value of over $150 billion a year and an estimated 27 million victims, tackling human trafficking has by necessity become a critical focus for the international community, including the Turks and Caicos Islands which recently introduced a Human Trafficking (Prevention) Ordinance. To ensure that TCIG is adequately resourced and trained in the area of Human Trafficking, three public officers fully funded by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Professional Development Fund, recently attended a certification program facilitated by the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies in London, England on Tackling Human Trafficking. The course which is designed to provide individuals involved in investigating, preventing and mitigating the effects of human trafficking with a clear understanding of its nature, evolution and drivers, as well as the tools to tackle the phenomenon was attended by the Assistant Directors of Immigration Mr. Peter Parker and Mrs. Brenda Williams along with Senior Crown
Counsel from the Attorney Generals Chambers Ms. Clemar Hippolyte. Commenting that it is imperative that the TCI establishes a collaborative approach to ensure the efficacy of the legislation and to comply with international obligations with respect to the protection of human rights and the prevention and control of human trafficking, the attendees found that the program was truly informative, educational and eye opening. Support for this course is a testament of the commitment of the Government to develop staff and to equip them with the skills to perform locally and at international standards. Having attended the first phase of this training program, in order to Clemar Hippolyte (left) of the Attorney General's Chambers, Peter Parker and Brenda Williams of the receive full certification the officers Immigration Department are now required to complete several the government to ensure that the new partnerships that function effectively assignments over the course of the legislation designed to combat human in order to fulfill our joint goals. next 4 months on human trafficking trafficking in our Islands is supported “There is a need for extensive in their local context, which will allow by officials who are professionally and continuous training in the area them to utilize the new skills acquired trained in the handling of such matters.” in order to get the TCI in a state of during their recent training exercise. Commenting on the impact of readiness and we intend to fully tap Hon. Attorney General, this training program, the Minister of into the network which was created Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles Border Control, Hon. Ricardo Donahue during this initial training program stated; “Whilst more work will have Gardiner stated that; “Recognizing to see how best we could set up the to be done on training and compliance, our limitations in effectively and infrastructure and policies required the Office of the Deputy Governors’ systematically addressing the problem here in the TCI in order to address this support of this training initiative of human trafficking, it is necessary for phenomenon.” signifies a tangible commitment from the TCI to create systems and
Haitian detainees handcuff guard and escape Twelve illegal Haitians escaped from the Detention Centre in Five Cays, after choking a security guard and handcuffing him to cell. The 12 men were among the 108 illegal immigrants who were caught by Marine Branch officers on a wooden boat from Haiti was detected at approximately 3:03 a.m. on Sunday May 1st 2016, eight miles off the shore of Providenciales. The vessel was detected by the Coastal Radar Station and intercepted by officers of the Marine Branch. The 32-foot blue and red boat with the name, “Sen Jan Baptise EOE M Cheche Lavi BR69”, powered with a 40 Horse Power engine and a 30 Horse power Parson engine was escorted to the South Dock port where Officials from various Police units, Border
Control, and other Government and Non-Governmental agencies were on hand to assist with the processing of these individuals. The 108 persons on board included 100 males and eight females who were transported to the Detention Center for further processing and detention. Police spokesman Kevin Clarke said that shortly after 12 a.m. on Monday 2nd May, a detainee who was complaining of stomach pains requested to be taken to the bathroom. As the security guard was assisting him, a struggle ensued which resulted in the officer being choked and handcuffed to the cell door. Twelve male detainees were able to escape before assistance arrived, Clarke said.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALES FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Ltd as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance hereby gives Notice that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following scheduled properties outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on 31 May 2016. 1. Title No. 60804/157/K31 The Bight & Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Blue Water Production Ltd. Comprising a one bedroom condominium end unit on the fourth floor of The Alexandra Resort located in Grace Bay. The unit has a floor area of 1,054 square feet including the balcony. The condominium also contains an entrance area, bathroom, powder room, living/dining room and kitchen. The unit has its own parking space and also benefits from the resort facilities including the swimming pool, restaurant, sun deck, tennis courts and a small gym. 2. Title No. 60715/210, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: Lincoln Hudson Ferreira Comprising a 0.54 acre canal-front parcel of bare land containing dense indigenous bush and mature trees. 3. Title No. 60905/211/K12 & K13 Leeward Going Through, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: TCM Associates Ltd This property is located in a mixed use development known as The Regent Village and is close in proximity to many of the commercial tourism developments on Grace Bay beach. The units are located on the second floor of Regent House East. The Regent Village development has a central courtyard with landscaped gardening, street lighting, stone paved footpaths, covered walkways and CCTV security throughout the property. The existing occupiers are restaurants, bars, shops and services. There is also office space and a substantial two story covered car park at the rear of the development. Each of the units is separately metered and has a restroom and ducted centrally air-conditioned system. Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction. Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction. Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10%) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00).
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Premier denies Gov't involvement in polling activity The Turks and Caicos Islands attention that the Turks and Caicos Government it is not currently carrying Islands Government is conducting a out any survey, neither on Cost of poll on the island of North Caicos under Living nor on political opinions, and the guise of a cost of living survey but can further confirm that no directive this cover is misleading and deceptive to commission such a survey has been as it nothing more than a plot by the given, says Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus PNP political arm to gain insight into Ewing. the views of the voting public ahead In a press statement, the of a general election," PDM chairman Premier said TCIG learned of a press Doug Parnell said in a press release. release made by one of the political "It is very obvious that this parties in which the Civil Service PNP government is afraid to call a was accused of engaging in politically general election and it is testing the charged activities, specifically as it pulse of the people to see if its once relates to a polling of the citizens of faded popularity has taken further North and Middle Caicos. hits," Parnell added. "The PNP doesn’t Premier Ewing said; “This have to take a survey to know that it Government and the Civil Service has become more unpopular than ever has made tremendous efforts to and the recent election year gimmicks improve the integrity of the service of road paving and fake ribbon cuttings and the strengthening of legislations are nothing more than a late attempt to in recent years especially as it relates try and rescue its image as do nothing to the Integrity Commission’s Code of government. Meanwhile, the attempt Conduct, which makes it illegal for by these pollsters to gain insight into Civil Servants to engage in political the views of the public on members of activities and the Government our party is a blatant party partisan therefore takes these accusations very inquiry that should be none of TCIG’s seriously and will do what is necessary business." to preserve the integrity of this vital The PDM chairman said it is institution of Government.” "shameful" that civil servants would be In a press release , the utilized in such a political way. opposition People's Democratic "It is clearly an abuse of Movement (PDM) had criticised the public funds and all plans to use civil Progressive National Party (PNP) servants for these partisan activities government over its conducting a poll must immediately be halted, added in North Caicos. Parnell. "We call on the responsible "It has been drawn to our heads of departments to ensure that
Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing
PDM chairman Doug Parnell
civil servants are not instructed to perform duties along political party and partisan lines. We caution the voting public to beware of these tactics
and do not cooperate with this poll under the pretense that is a Government data gathering exercise for cost of living purposes."
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Akierra Missick responds to Dwayne Taylor calling her a bigot By Todeline Defralien Deputy Premier Hon. Akierra Missick has strongly rebuked People’s Democratic Movement’s (PDM) campaign chairman Dwayne Taylor for calling her a bigot on national radio. While speaking on Tropical Vibes radio station on Thursday, May 5th, 2016, Taylor said, “She’s (Hon. Akierra Missick) such a bigot. You can’t tell her nothing because at the end of the day she knows everything and it’s such a sad story. But those are the things that they have been doing and they say that they invest in the youth. No, you ain’t invest in no youth. When it is necessary you talk about the youth. When it is convenient you talk about the youth, but if you’re serious about the youth, you can invest in them the same way how you could invest that $70,000 in that fella who came down here with his pants dropped under his backside. You could invest that in young people right here in Turks and Caicos and you would be amazed to know what they could have done with that.” In an interview with The SUN, the Deputy Premier who is also Minister of Education, Youth, Sports, said: “Firstly the definition of bigot is a person who is intolerantly devoted to his own opinions and prejudices, especially one who regards or treats the members of ethnic and racial groups
with hate and intolerance. To say that Mr. Taylor has used this terminology to describe me the Deputy Premier, and Minister of Education, Youth and Library Services is just utterly dumb founded.” She added: “Mr. Taylor is clearly indicating that has party, the PDM, plans to go to whatever length possible to tear down Ministers of this Government. It is clearly their intention that their campaign in this upcoming general election will be built on hate and fear, but I want the young people to of the Turks and Caicos Islands whom I represent along with the good people of Leeward and Long Bay to understand that I am not distracted by Mr. Taylor or any of his followers’ utter nonsense, hatred and just disingenuous approach and contempt to the Ministers of this Government.” She continued: “Young people I want to encourage you to not be distracted by anyone who seeks to come into your life and tear you down. I am a Minister of this Government. I am a young woman of this country. I am serving my people with the best intentions possible and through my Ministry, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sport & Library Services no program has ever been introduced that is rationally or ethically divisive in this country. It is unfortunate that the PDM would decide that this day in
PDM’s Party Campaign Dwayne Taylor
Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Youth, Sport & Library Services, Hon. Akierra Missick
politics that they would wallow in the mud; but what else can be expected of Mr. Taylor and his campaign team.” Hon. Missick said the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sport & Library Services will continuously develop its
mandate on this road to prosperity for the Turks and Caicos Islands. “I am not distracted. We have a lot of work to do and we will continue to achieve the goals and plans for this country,” she said.
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Island Pride Fuel One (1) Gas Attendant Good oral and written skills, no experience necessary. Knowledge of basic mechanically skills would be an asset. Knowledge to maintain gas pump machines would be an asset. Wages: $6.50 per hour Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Submit applications to by May 3, 2016 to:
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Man found guilty of robbing and shooting outside Scotiabank On Monday 2nd May 2016, “Monty” Lightbourne, went to after a two-week trial, 39-year-old Scotiabank located on the Leeward Samuel Augustin was found guilty Highway to make a night deposit at of robbery and shooting with intent, the Automated Teller Machine. Upon in connection with a robbing and arrival at the location and exiting shooting incident outside Scotiabank his vehicle, he was approached by on Thursday, May 14th, 2015. two masked men who were shooting The sentence is set for at him. As a result of getting shot several times about his body, the Friday 13th May 2016. On May 14th 2015, Calvin bag which contained an undisclosed
Female robbed by masked man A female was robbed at gunpoint in Heaving Down Rock, located on the eastern point of Providenciales, on Monday, May 2nd 2016. Police spokesman Kevin Clarke said the woman contacted 911 at 7:04 a.m. and reported that she was approached by a 5’11” slim built male wearing a black mask with a Mickey Mouse image, pointed a small brown rusty gun at her and demanded cash.
The masked man took the lady’s black handbag containing an undisclosed amount of money, cheques, and other documents. He demanded keys to her Light Blue Dodge Caravan registration TC28128 and sped off with it. Police responded, and a crime scene was established. The vehicle was later found on Arawak Drive in Long Bay. No injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing.
amount of cash fell to the ground as he ran for cover. The culprits took the bag of money and ran off into the nearby bushes. Police were dispatched to the location where a crime scene was established, and an investigation was launched. A short time later, police officers were in the area of Blue
Mountain when they saw Mr. Samuel Augustin and detained him for a search where an undisclosed amount of cash was found in his possession. He was immediately arrested on suspicion of Robbery. On Friday 26th June 2015, he was formally charged and cautioned for the offences mentioned.
Second Illegal Sloop Intercepted for the week A motorized fiberglass boat from Haiti was detected by the Coastal Radar Station and intercepted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force-Marine Branch at approximately 10:45 PM on Wednesday 4th May 2016 near the North West Point area. The 45 foot white Fiberglass Sailing vessel bearing the name, “Different Drummer”, assisted with a Diesel Inboard Engine was escorted to the South Dock port where Officials from various Police units, Border Control, and other
Government and Non-Governmental agencies were on hand to assist with the processing of these individuals. There were 81 souls on board consisting of sixty-six (66) males and fifteen (15) females. Eighty (80) individuals were later transported to the Detention Center for further processing and detention, one male who appeared to be dehydrated was taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for medical assistance. They will be repatriated later.
multi task Knowledge of the law and ethical concerns relating to medicines Excellent customer service skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other medicine dispensing software
National Health Insurance Board PHARMACIST JOB SPECIFICATION
Core Functions: Establish and manage appropriate inventory and dispensing of medicines for clients of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) resident in the Family Islands. Education/Experience/licensing: A Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized tertiary institution At least three (3) years’ experience as a practicing pharmacist (hospital experience an asset) Certification in Customer Service, Supervisory Management, Human Resource Management or related field. Eligible for Registration with the Health Practitioner’s Board of the Turks & Caicos Islands Specialized Skills, Techniques/Learned Disciplines: Ability to accurately and efficiently dispense medications Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize and
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES Checks on correct dosage and combinations of medicine being dispensed and that they are appropriate and safe for the individual patient Participate in patient care, taking patient drug history and involvement in decision making on appropriate treatments. Monitor and implement inventory of medicines and manage supplies efficiently. Directly supervise the Pharmacy Assistants at the Primary Health Care Clinics in the dispensing of medicines. Ensures that all public health programmes comply with the pharmacy regulations and or maintain acceptable standards for pharmacy and drug administration. Counsel patients on the use of medications Participates in formulary review Application Procedure Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from former employer) as well as copies of educational certified certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Application deadline No later than May 13, 2016. Application should be addressed to: Zaneta Burton Chief Executive Officer National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc
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CIBC FirstCaribbean expands ABM network
With the addition of four new option to walk into the branch to utilise the automatic banking machines (ABMs) new machine,” he added. at locations around Providenciales and The full ABM network now Grand Turks Island, CIBC FirstCaribbean includes: two machines at Grace Bay customers can look forward to a new level Branch, three at Leeward Highway of speed and accessibility in their banking Branch, and one at Grand Turk Branch, experience. Providenciales International Airport, IGA Bringing the total number of Smart, IGA Gourmet, and TCI Cruise Port ABMs up to 10, the bank has upgraded its respectively. ABM network with a new machine at the Mr. Lawrence said that CIBC entrance of the Grace Bay Branch, and FirstCaribbean is expecting to continue the new remote machines at IGA Smart, IGA ABM network expansion, coinciding with Gourmet and the TCI Cruise Port in Grand the upcoming renovations at the Leeward Turk. The existing machine at Grace Bay Highway Branch. was also replaced with a new one. “Our intention is to add at least Country Head Larry Lawrence one more ABM at the Leeward said that the new machines fill a need Highway Branch once it is outfitted. As expressed by customers and are expected part of the bank’s continued confidence in to be well received. and support of TCI, a fact evident in the “We have found that our ABM expansion of the ABM network, we will be network in TCI is very active, to the point investing in the upgrade of the Leeward that the demand had begun to overwhelm Highway Branch to offer our customers the the existing machines. Our customers convenience they desire,” he revealed. have demonstrated a desire for the time- Mr. Lawrence’s comments efficiency additional ABMs provide; that echo an a nnouncement in April is what drove us to expand the network,” from CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Managing Lawrence said. Director of Retail, Business and “Thus far, customers have enjoyed the International Banking Mark St. Hill who convenience that the ABMs offer. A noted that “Turks and Caicos Islands is and CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Grace Bay Branch Manager Becky Glinton and Country Head Larry difference can already be seen at Grace will remain an extremely strategic focus for Lawrence pictured with the Branch’s new Automatic Banking Machine (ABM). Grace Bay Bay. Typically there would be a line at the us.” The renovations are projected to start Branch was a part of the ABM network expansion that saw four new machines placed in high traffic areas around Providenciales and Grand Turk established ABM, now customers have the later this year.
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RBC Royal Bank renews partnership with Turks and Caicos National Museum
The RBC Royal Bank renewed its partnership with the Turks & Caicos National Museum Foundation on Saturday April 30, 2016 by contributing $ 1,800.00 to support landscaping maintenance of the Caicos Heritage House’s agricultural, native plant, and medicinal plant gardens. The partnership began when the United Kingdom’s Overseas Territories Conservation Fund’s and Turks and Caicos National Museum’s Wise Water Project was awarded the RBC Royal Bank’s Blue Water Grant to help create water conservation gardens at the National Museum in Grand Turk and Caicos Heritage Garden in Providenciales. At the cheque presentation ceremony Ms. Sanfra Foster RBC Royal Bank’s Country and Branch Manager reiterated the bank’s global commitment to protecting the world's most precious natural resource: fresh water, through its wide ranging global Blue Water Project. She said that the bank was happy to partner with the Turks and Caicos National Museum in the Caicos Heritage House garden project. Museum Representative, Mrs. Candianne Williams thanked RBC Royal Bank for their continued
support and commended the bank on their commitment to partnering with the museum to promote water conservation through traditional wise water gardening. RBC Royal Bank’s staff members have also committed to voluntary service in the gardens. Their first project was planting Caicos pine trees in the garden. The Caicos Pine is the National Tree of Turks & Caicos Islands. Four Caicos pine trees grown by the Caicos Pine Recovery Project under the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources were planted at the Caicos Heritage House garden as part of the Project’s National Tree Restoration Strategy for outreach and education. The Caicos Heritage House garden is the only place on Providenciales where the National Tree can be seen publicly, so it will prove to be a valuable educational resource. B Naqqi Manco of the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources led the tree planting, explaining that the Caicos pine and its pine yard habitat was historically very important to the people of the Caicos Islands in the pre-Hurricane Donna time depicted by the Caicos Heritage House. Roofing timbers, timber and pitch for
boats, torches, lime kilns, and fence posts were supplied by the Caicos pine; other plants from the habitat provided thatch for roofs, food items, animal fodder, and medicines. The pine trees originate from seed collected on Pine Cay, and should fare well in the sandy soil of Grace Bay which is similar to their ancestral habitat. The population will provide a genetic reservoir, hopefully out of reach of the pine tortoise scale insect which has devastated wild populations of the National Tree on Pine Cay, North and Middle Caicos. Establishing small populations of pine on other islands for conservation and educational purposes is an important part of the National Tree Restoration Strategy, formally launched through the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Culture and Heritage on April 6, 2016 by DECR and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Caicos pine joins a planting of over twenty native plant species of historical cultural importance in the Turks & Caicos Islands – a vital part of the postLoyalist economy and pharmacopeia. The plantings continue as part of a collaborative effort that demonstrates a commitment to the conservation of natural resources and historical preservation amongst
the private, non-government, and government sectors. The Caicos Heritage House and Garden, a representation of a Nineteenth Century Caicos Islands homestead, is open to visitors 9:00 am - 1:00 pm weekdays and is located in the Village at Grace Bay. We hope that you will come to visit soon and be inspired to go and try some of the ways to conserve water demonstrated here in your garden.
RBC ROYAL BANK (BAHAMAS) LIMITED
is presently considering applications for: Account Manager – Turks & Caicos Branch The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • AICB/ABIFS Diploma or Associates Degree in Banking or any related field • 2 or more years banking experience • Previous experience in portfolio and liability administration would be an asset Key Skills: •Negotiating/Selling Skills •Relationship building •Impact & Influence •Ability to manage multiple priorities •Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Key Responsibilities: • Contributes to meeting team sales plan, and related activities through effective as-sessment of customer financial needs, providing product solutions • Facilitates onboarding of new clients, through the account opening process, ensuring customers receive optimal service, while in compliance with all policies and procedures. • Develops and maintains relationships with service partners to optimize business opportunities and referrals. *Belongers Permit required. A competitive compensation package (base salary & bonus) will commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. Interested persons should apply by May 13, 2016 and follow the steps below: •Go to jobs.rbc.com •Type “Turks” in the search by location box •Then select Search Jobs •Select the role you wish to apply for
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Gaming consultancy team visits TCI A team of consultants from Gaming Lab International (GLI) have arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct a review of the Gaming Policy and Ordinance. The visit, which is being coordinated by the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Culture and Heritage, is particularly significant, as it represents the start of legislative reform to support the policy work undertaken by the Gaming Department for the sector. After proving to be a competent organization during the procurement process, Gaming Lab International was chosen to provide consultancy and technical assistance in reviewing the Gaming regulations and ordinance in the Turks and Caicos. GLI consultant Mr Kevin Mullally and his team made their first official visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands this week to attend a series of introductory meetings. During their visit, the team has met with the Minister responsible for Gaming, Hon. Porsha Stubbs-Smith,
representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Finance, Attorney General Chambers and Financial Service Commission. In addition to these meetings, the team visited local gaming establishments and the lottery operations. GLI is the only independent gaming consultancy company that employees staff with legal, legislative, regulatory, technical audit, law enforcement and project management experience. GLI provides services to over 475 regulatory agencies world-wide and has provided expert advice to governments on six continents. The project leader for the TCI consultancy, Mr. Mullally is GLI’s Vice President of Government relations and General Counsel, who has been involved in writing legislation and administrative rules since 1984. Since 1994, Mr. Mullally has been involved in providing advice to nearly every new gaming jurisdiction in the U.S. and a number of governments in Latin American and Europe.
FSC accepted as full member of IOSCO The Financial Services Commission announced that it has been accepted as a full member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). IOSCO, the world’s leading organization for securities regulatory agencies, is recognized as the global standard setter for securities regulation and provides an open forum for its 207 members on the development and implementation of securities regulation. Amongst its various responsibilities, IOSCO provides a general framework for worldwide securities regulation, while also respecting the right of each country to regulate its own markets. IOSCO has developed core standards, the “IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation” against which the securities industry of the Turks and Caicos Islands was assessed as a part of the World Bank and IMF’s Financial Sector Assessment Programs (FSAP’s). The formal acceptance of the FSC as a member of IOSCO is seen as major show of confidence in the regulatory framework in the Turks and Caicos Islands and
confirms its reputation as a wellregulated jurisdiction. The full membership was granted following a rigorous screening and assessment process. Speaking on the membership and its implications, Managing Director Niguel Streete noted that this latest positive development will provide greater certainty and build public confidence in the regulatory system, as it confirms the territory’s commitment to fully participate in cross-border information exchange and assistance. Mr Streete said: “The Commission would like to thank the multiple Government Agencies and the Private Sector for their invaluable support and cooperation during the IOSCO screening and assessment period. We are looking forward to a continued partnership in our efforts to raise the standard of Regulation and Supervision of Financial Services in the Turks and Caicos Islands.” Efforts to strengthen TCI regulatory framework and to ensure its continued resilience amid the more challenging global environment will remain a priority of the FSC.”
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Claudia Been-Munnings appointed Director of Human Resources at FortisTCI Limited
FortisTCI announces the appointment of Ms. Claudia BeenMunnings to Director of Human Resources effective as of Monday, April 25, 2016. Ms. Been-Munnings is a Human Resources professional whose experience spans over sixteen years of Human Resources Management. She has extensive knowledge of and experience in recruitment, leadership, training, development, benefits, and compensation. She is also well versed in public and private sector operations and Immigration and Labour relations within the Turks and Caicos Islands. Ms. Been-Munnings has led all aspects of human resource functions during her tenures within
the Hospitality and Aviation sectors, the latter of which was her most recent post and required the effective and successful development and implementation of H.R. and training systems for a highly regulated work environment. Ms. Been-Munnings holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of West Indies Mona and has numerous Human Resources related certificates. In her new capacity with FortisTCI, Ms. Munnings will serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for directing the Company’s human resource strategy while promoting an employee-oriented organization culture that emphasizes continuous
improvement, teamwork, engagement, high performance and excellence. FortisTCI President and CEO, Eddinton Powell said, “I am pleased to welcome Claudia to the FortisTCI team. Businesses are having to evolve at an ever increasing speed, and the long-term success of business organizations depends on the commitment, quality, and engagement of their human resources. To deliver strong stakeholders' value, businesses need strong people processes. Claudia’s professional experience and commitment to human resources development make her the ideal person to help our organization continue to deliver strong people processes.” FortisTCI recently attained
the Investor In People International Standard Accreditation, becoming the first organization in the Turks and Caicos Islands to achieve that recognition
Ministry of Education to host gender equality and relationship workshop The Ministry of Education, through the Department of Youth Affairs, will host the first ever gender equality and relationship workshop on Wednesday, 11th May at 6:30pm9:30 pm at the Crackpot Kitchen Restaurant, Ports of Call, Grace Bay, Providenciales, under the theme “Make Gender Equality Our Reality”. Hon. Akierra Missick, Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Youth commented; “As Minister, I have
the great responsibility of promoting gender equality among the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands, we continue to find ways to provide our young people with sustainable and high quality training and workshops that support and empower them.” The purpose of the workshop is to educate young persons (ages 25-45) on issues surrounding gender equality and educate on the quality of women and men is a facet of human reality
and not just a condition to be achieved for the common good. The workshop will seek to open up issues around Gender Diversity and Expression, Personal, Social and Health Education and will focus on: Recognizing difference and diversity; Respecting difference; Assertively challenging prejudice and discrimination and encouraging youths to discuss relationships and feelings.
Nixon Dickenson, Senior Program Officer, said; "I am delighted to be a part this workshop, that will discuss research-based skills that will dramatically improve intimacy and friendship and other relationships in the lives of young people. It will teach youth how to manage conflict in a healthy and positive way; identify issues in relationships and work through challenges to overcome difficulties."
The TCI Bankers Association Provides TIPS to Keeping your Account Information Safe: The Banks are aware of several recent attempts to fraudulently obtain personal banking information from its clients through email scams commonly known as Phishing. Phishing is the practice of sending phony e-mail messages designed to look legitimate and trick individuals into disclosing confidential and financial information for the purpose of identity theft. This is a very common online and telephone scam. A good rule of thumb to safe guard against Phishing is to be wary of unsolicited e-mails and telephone calls: If you believe that your account or other confidential information have been provided in response to a fraudulent e-mail or phone call, please contact your bank IMMEDIATELY. * Play it safe! If you don’t know the source of an e-mail or if it looks suspicious, do not open it. Never provide your confidential or financial information over the Internet in response to unsolicited e-mails. * Be cautious! Even if you recognize a sender’s e-mail address, do not rely on that alone because addresses may be faked. Pay attention to the contents of the e-mail and be careful of any embedded links.
* Never click on a link in an e-mail that you suspect might be fake. * Be alert! Just because an e-mail or website appears to be from a legitimate company doesn’t mean it is. Phishing schemes are designed to look real to trick users into divulging personal information for the purpose of financial fraud or identity theft. Finally, it is important to be aware of a number of Scams that may be related to Phishing Scams. Social media and the Internet present many opportunities to earn extra money, many of which are not legitimate. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Job scams can vary and be quite clever. Always ensure that any potential employers and requests are legitimate and be wary of the following: * Any job where you are asked to accept and transfer money from one bank account to another. * Being asked for your bank account number or for the bank account number of another person so that someone’s salary or money owing to them can be credited to the account. * Instructions to forward funds to persons abroad. Persons that transfer money that has been stolen or is being laundered could be an accomplice to a crime, under the law. Please refer questions or concerns to your Bank.
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Seven Stars Resort & Spa is seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions outlined below. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, possess a clean police record, and be fluent in the English language.
SPA THERAPISTS Salary $6.31 per hour plus commission. Candidates will join our team in our newly expanded award winning Spa and will be therapists as well as have opening and closing duties. Minimum Requirements: •5 years’ experience as a therapist •Relevant degree or equivalent combination of experience and education •Knowledge of holistic concepts and treatments including facials, full body treatments, massages, physiotherapy, and manicures and pedicures •Enthusiastic demeanor with excellent customer service skills
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER We are seeking an accomplished individual with demonstrated experiences in Hotel/Resort Finance & Controls. Salary range begins at $60,000 and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. Minimum Requirements: •12 to 15 years hands-on experience as a Hotel Financial Controller •Demonstrated experience & background in Hotel/Resort Finance & Controls with specific emphasis on financial reporting, investments, risk management and cash flow analysis. •Solid English communication skills •Excellent people skills, high-energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and professionalism •Caribbean or similar International exposure and experience within the hotel industry •A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance plus CPA Responsible for: •Assist in the preparation of the Company’s financial budgeting and forecast process •Provide leadership in establishing high-quality standards within the accounting department, should possess excellent communication and leadership skills •Direct reports will include accountants, purchasing staff and all peripheral receiving, inventory controls personnel •Assist in the preparation of budget presentations; the production of periodic financials, statistics and operational metrics for senior management
CARPENTER As a Seven Stars Carpenter, you will work alongside our Facilities Team, and Lead Carpenter, to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, metal studs, and drywall using carpenter’s hand, and power tools; making sure to conform to hotel standards and local building codes. Salary $10 per hour. Minimum Requirements: •3 years of experience in commercial carpentry •Ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, building plans and other specifications required by our client for information pertaining to the type of material required to get job done •Experience working with all wood working equipment •Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation Responsible for: •Repairing, constructing, installing furniture, fixtures, decking, also walls, floors, ceilings, using materials such as: wood, steel, metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials •Fitting and installing window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim •Shaping or cutting materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws •Building or repairing cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in throughout the resort, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools •Assembling and fastening materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue
SUNFLOWERS FACILITIES MANAGER Providing efficient and accurate administrative and day to day operations of the property, including tenant relations, maintenance and repair, security, janitorial services, landscaping, etc. The Property Manager handles tenant complaints and service requests, and must be familiar with the terms of tenant leases. Salary range begins at $2,500 pm and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. Minimum requirements: •Must have at least 10 years’ managerial/supervisory experience •Must have an accounting background and basic accounting qualification. •Excellent customer service skills
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•Highly organised and efficient •Self-motivated and hands-on reliable team player Responsible for: •Administer daily functioning of property •Inspect property daily to ensure compliance with established policies, safety measures and quality standards •Preparing units for lease and leasing same. •Ensure that tenants comply to the terms and conditions of their lease •Ensure the timely collection of rent and utility costs •Prepare monthly accounting statements •Manages operations, payments for leasing and maintenance •Manage on site staff, security team and sub-contractors •Vector Control for site and apartment buildings •Document and report on all business transactions related to the property •Keep complete set of documents and leases relating to Sunflowers operations and tenants.
GENERAL MANAGER The General Manager will be responsible for leading all aspects of the resort’s day-to-day operations and meeting established performance goals and objectives. The ideal candidate must be a strong leader with thorough knowledge of all aspects of hotel operations within a luxury market environment. Salary range for this position begins at $100,000 and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. Minimum Requirements: •Ritz Carlton operating experience at GM or very senior level is essential •Experience as a successful GM within a Luxury Caribbean Resort is essential •Extensive knowledge of luxury hotel operations •Excellent financial acumen with experience managing budgets, revenue proposals, and forecasting results •Proven track record of success achieving revenue and service targets •Demonstrated ability to lead, train, mentor and develop a team •Ability to develop and manage strong working relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with resort owners, external vendors and suppliers, and business and community groups
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Salary range for this position begins at $3,000 pm and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. Minimum Requirements: •Strong understanding of technology architecture, IT business models, systems development and life cycles with an ability to set the direction of the Resorts IT function. •Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or other technical field and 10 years’ leadership experience working with IT and telephony applications within the hospitality industry. •Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment •Knowledge of Visual One, Micros and/or Opera Fidelio and in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook) •Critical thinker with complex problem-solving abilities •Strong leadership skills with the ability to “see the big picture,” evaluate technologies and identify business solutions strategies •Ability to develop and manage strong working relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with external vendors and suppliers. •Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical internal customers and executives, and translate their needs into appropriate applications •Ability to assess technology alternatives and identify and implement applicable solutions •Ability to develop, track and adhere to budgets Responsible for: •Identifying solutions for the resort’s current and future information technology needs •Will play a lead role in the development, delivery and implementation of key business applications •Maintaining current systems
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The areas of responsibility for this position include the protection and safety of property assets, employees, guests, accident and fire prevention and response. The ideal candidate must exemplify excellent customer service and create a positive atmosphere for guests and employees. Salary $6.31 per hour. There are new positions available and some positions are held by work permit holders. Minimum Requirements: •Ex-Military with Officer Rank experience •Be proficient in unarmed combat techniques •Highly trained in security procedures •First Aid training is preferable •Ability to communicate effectively •Able to work flexible hours holidays, weekends, nights and 12 hour shifts
HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT Salary 6.31 per hour. Candidates will be required to assist in all Housekeeping
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responsibilities, cleaning of guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens. There are new positions available and some positions are held by work permit holders. Minimum Requirements: •Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role. •Must have a strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required. •Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs.
ROOM ATTENDANT Salary $6.31 per hour. Candidates will be required to assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens. There are new positions available and some positions are held by work permit holders. Minimum Requirements: •Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role. •Must have a strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required. •Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs.
POOL & BEACH SERVER Salary $6.31 per hour. Candidates will set up the pool and beach area, meet and greet guests, show them to their pool or beach loungers, set them up and deliver amenities as per our standards. Keep all beach and pool areas free of debris, clean ashtrays, straighten chairs and fold towels. Minimum Requirements: •Must be out-going and friendly • Be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds •First Aid training is preferable •Must have 1-2 years related experience working at a 5 star resort in a similar role •Must have the ability to memorize multiple guest names In addition, we are currently enlisting for the following positions which are currently held by work permit holders.
FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Salary range for this position begins at $4,500 pm and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. Minimum Requirements: •Must be sociable and outgoing, and have the ability to manage the discriminating guest while delivering superior customer service •Must be professional in demeanor and delivery •Exceptional communication skills •Prior Caribbean experience is essential •5-7 years F&B management experience overseeing multiple outlets in a five-star Caribbean resort •Relevant degree or combination of experience and education •Thorough knowledge of F&B standards and practices within a luxury resort environment •Excellent knowledge of fine dining, wines and wine service •Proven leader with exceptional supervisory skills, including the ability to motivate, train and develop staff •Sales, marketing and budgeting expertise, including scheduling and food/ labour costing •Working knowledge of Visual One preferred Responsible for: •The Food & Beverage Director will be responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all F&B and catering operations in a multioutlet environment consisting of fine and casual dining - breakfast, lunch and dinner •Will be responsible for maintaining profitable operations without sacrificing our high standard of food and quality. The F&B Director will be responsible for promoting business, and maintaining payroll and revenue targets
RESTAURANT MANAGER Salary range for this position begins at $3,500 and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous restaurants, previous successes and qualifications. Minimum Requirements: •Successful performance is measured by consistent delivery of balanced results through our systems, methods and procedures from the perspective of all our stakeholders. This leads to sustained growth in sales and profits achieved through personal, people, business and results leadership. •Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as Restaurant Manager or Maitre D in a high end or Five-Star high-volume Restaurant. •Proven ability to develop team •Knowledge of systems, methods and processes •Stable job history •Knowledge of Wine and Spirits •Staff Scheduling and labor cost control Responsible for:
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•For leading and managing high volume quality restaurant and banqueting operations
SENIOR SOUS CHEF Salary range for this position begins at $3,500 and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. Minimum Requirements: •To have worked at a high level in high end, high volume award winning multiple restaurant kitchens including fine dining for three to five years •BA in Hotel and Restaurant Management •HACAPP qualified Responsible for: •To work and lead the kitchen team. To prepare food that conforms to company and kitchen standards and be responsible for the day to day running of all kitchens •To maintain the required level of hygiene standards/HACAPP as laid down both legally and by the standards manual •To be responsible for the day to day training of the team
LEAD SERVER Salary $7.60 per hour. Candidate will lead their section team and at times be responsible for opening or closing the restaurant including responsibility for end of day procedures. •Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a lead position at a five-star resort or restaurant in a lead position •Experience training and directing staff in fine dining service •High energy with excellent interpersonal skills •Excellent command of English language (writing/reading/speaking) •Experience with point-of-service system, prior cashier or banking experience preferred
DUTY MANAGER Salary range for this position begins at $2,800 pm and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. 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. Minimum 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
MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER Salary range for this position begins at $2,500 pm and is negotiable based on current level, previous experience, previous successes and qualifications. Candidate will lead the maintenance team in all aspects of maintenance. •Suitable candidate must have relevant qualifications for this role •Minimum 5 years’ experience with a full service hotel and condo resort property •Ability to develop a comprehensive preventative maintenance program •Able to implement and carry through role with little or no supervision •Computer literate, financial budgeting, supplier knowledge as required
ACCOUNTANT
Salary at $1,750 a month. Will be responsible for AP. •Suitable candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree together with 5 years accounting experience working in the hospitality industry •Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and must be fluent in English •Who works on their own initiative, who is eager to learn and who needs minimum supervision •Proficient in Microsoft Office and Visual 1
Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV’s at the security building for the attention of HR. Prospective applicants who are Islanders kindly send copies of your application to the board. Application deadline: May 12, 2016.
ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.
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$26milion to be spent on capital works projects Government will be spending more than $26million in major capital works projects in the between this year and next year, said Minister of Finance Hon. Washington Misick. The major capital projects earmarked for implementation over the next two years are: •Mental Health Home Phase II - $650,000 •Government Office Block – South Caicos - $700,000 •National Physical Development Plan - $1m •Wheeland Civic & Recreational Centre - $1m •Post Office Redevelopment - $1.1m •Wellness Centre Phase II – $1.4m •Fire Halls for TCI - $1.6m •Bight Fish Fry and Cultural Village - $1.7m •Community Clinic – Bottle Creek - $1.8m •Construction of New Block- Eliza Simon’s Primary - $1.8m •Police Boats - $2m •Blue Hills Master plan and Board Walk - $2.1m •HJ Robinson Rebuilding Works - $2.2m •Long Bay Phase III - $3m •Upgrading of Schools (Technical and Vocational Schools)-$3m •Lighthouse Road - $3.3m •Road Development - $6.1m Hon. Misick said the overall capital programme is designed to contribute to increased
economic growth and employment throughout the islands. He nooted that historically there are challenges related to the full implementation of the Capital Programme, so Government has proposed to expand the Strategic Policy and Planning Department to include two new units. Additional posts are to be established to enhance the “capacity to implement and successfully conclude large scale projects”, he said, adding that a Project Manager, Policy Analysts and Technical Assistants are among the posts to be filled. “That expansion is intended to provide better planning, sequencing and scheduling of the various aspects of key large scale projects. This will provide a “nerve centre”, if you will, that will determine the types of skills sets that will be needed early to successfully complete these mega projects,” said Misick, was a former Chief Minister. “One of the benefits of this approach will be better coordinating mechanism that will help young people and emerging professionals to determine the areas through which they should pursue Tertiary Studies and other Professional Development and Skills Development Training Programme. This will result in more Turks and Caicos Islanders being fitted and able to take up the better paying jobs that will emerge from these and other projects,” he said. “In other words, over time this unit will be able
Minister of Finance Hon. Washington Misick to ensure that the required human and technical resources are available within the Turks and Caicos Islands. Or can be quickly identified and deployed to fast track and achieve successful project implementation. Government is therefore very confident that the implementation challenges that have been experienced in the past will be overcome and that we will achieve at least more moderate success.”
Office of the Deputy Governor Introduces New Deputy Director, DDME Turks & Caicos Islands Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rikardia Pardo to the post of Deputy Director within the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME). Ms. Pardo joined the DDME team in November 2012 as the Hazard Mitigation Officer with responsibility for the administration of the Department’s Mitigation & Planning Programme; which involves analyzing hazard data utilizing GIS software, developing hazard maps for the implementation of national pre-disaster planning and prevention measures, and recommending mitigation measures to support sustainable development and planning in the Territory. During this time she also played a key role in the development, maintenance and implementation of internal disaster plans and standard operating procedures (SOP) to be used in response to disasters/emergencies; spearheaded the coordination of trainings and emergency exercises (such as the Annual Regional Caribe Wave/Latex Exercises) to facilitate capacity building; assist in the functioning of the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC); and on occasions assumed responsibility for the department operations during to absence of senior officers. During the period of October 2015 to March 2016, she acted in the post of Deputy Director for the Department where she assisted
Ms. Rikardia Pardo the Director with the oversight and management of the Department; with primary responsibility for the Grand Turk DDME branch. Ms. Pardo holds a Masters’ of Science (Distinction) from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, in Water & Environmental Management and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science from the University of Manchester. Since her employment with the DDME,
Ms. Pardo has obtained certification “Our DDME team remains in a number of disaster related dedicated, passionate and engaged as areas such as: Critical Incident ever – working long hours, and going Management, Damage Assessment & the extra mile. I am proud to work Needs Analysis (DANA), Emergency with such dedicated professionals Operations Management, National and thankful to have been given the Intervention Team (NIT), Community opportunity.” Emergency Response Team (CERT), Deputy Governor, Anya and Mass Casualty Management. Williams expressed how pleased she She has also obtained a Certificate in was to congratulate Ms. Pardo on her International Disaster Management recent promotion to the role of Deputy from Bournemouth University. Director of DDME. She commented; Ms. Pardo stated; “It is truly an “This as you know is a very critical honour to be selected and appointed as role to not only the department and the Deputy Director of DDME. Having government, but also the country at worked in the department for almost large as the responsibilities of the four years as the Hazard Mitigation Department of Disaster Management Officer, I have a clear understanding and Emergencies is vital to the country. of the needs of the department and “Ms. Pardo possesses more specifically how they pertain numerous academic qualifications to benefitting the Turks and Caicos which certainly qualify her for this Islands (TCI) as it relates to disaster role and has throughout her tenure in management and preparedness. TCIG attended various training and “As we are a multi-island other certification programs which territory, a sustainable comprehensive has helped to further expand on her approach towards disaster knowledge and understanding in this management in an effort to build area. In interacting with her over the disaster resilience throughout these years I have found her to be quite a islands is a necessity. My appointment great resource to the department and I provides a great opportunity to am certain that she will do an excellent further contribute to the department’s job in her new capacity as the Deputy efforts, ensuring that TCI develops a Director of DDME. sustainable culture of Comprehensive “To this end I would like to once Disaster Management. As well as, again congratulate her on her latest improving and building stronger achievement and would like to wish relationships with other government both her and the department all the services, private sector entities and best, particularly upon approaching community members in order to this new hurricane season, which we collaborate in the continuous team hope will have little to no impact on effort to strengthen disaster resilience. the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
5th Avenue Holdings Is seeking to employ one person as a Part-time Labourer $6.25 per hour Duties include but are not limited to daily cleaning of raw sewage treatment, screens of debris, filters, pipes, valves, submersible pumps, etc., under supervision of Plant Manager using OSHA-approved PPD (personal protection devices). Must be available for emergencies that require additional hours during evenings and weekends, and must be able to communicate in English. Please submit applications in person to our administrative office located at Turtle Cove Landing, attention Roger Darville. Cutoff date for applications is May 23, 2016.
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Beaches recognises employees with Long Service Award
Housekeeping Team Housekeeping and Laundry Team Members at Beaches Resorts received awards, prizes and surprises during a lavish ceremony held on Tuesday May 3rd in the Caribbean Village grand ball room to celebrate their long service, handwork and dedication to the resort over the years. South Caicos native and Assistant Housekeeper Marsha Seymour was recognized during the award, Seymour started with the resort in 1995 when they operated under the Royal Bay brand, then later the Beaches and the Sandals Resorts international. “I started as a room attended almost twenty years ago, and have worked my way up to supervisor and Quality Floor inspector and now the assistant Housekeeper,” she said, “it has been great journey and exciting one, I was able to see the company grow from the Caribbean village to the four
Marsha Seymour & Lavadio Seymour
village operation.” “I am indeed grateful,” she continued, “First I would like to thank beaches for valuing the hard work and long years of service I have put into the company, thank you for the training and most of all, thank you for rewarding with this beautiful recognition event tonight— it is above and beyond my expectation.” During the opening remarks Hotel Manager Jamie McAnally said , “The housekeeping Service Awards is a true reflection of the company’s strong ‘People Philosophy”, which recognizes the commitment, dedication and values our employees bring to the organization.” Manager of the Housekeeping Staff Sharon Fagan and organizer of the awards said “This award signifies the relationships we have built with our employees over the years. Indeed, the event is a celebration of dedicated service and loyalty.”
It was the first award ceremony of its kind and under a Hollywood theme, the housekeeping staff dressed in their formal wear, had a night full of fun and entertainment. The awards were given based on the amount of years the employee served as housekeeping staff under four categories; Camera one 2-4 years of service, Camera two 5-9 years, Lights 11-15 years and action a category with persons who have served the company in housekeeping and laundry for 16-20 years. Marie Francis another recipient of the long service award has been a housekeeper for beaches for 20 years she said, “It was an unforgettable evening. I would like to thank beaches for giving me the opportunity to grow and learn.” 62 year old Francis says that she has loved her job for all those years, “I always loved my job and even after I retire I will always look
Managing Director Don Daganais & Lucky Kahlon with Long Service Employee
back and be grateful.” She added that the relationships she has built with members of staff and guest will never be forgotten. “These people have become my family, we worked together for so many years I have seen guest who came as children come back as adults. It is truly a blessing and something I will cherish forever.” In total 287 awards were given to persons serving between 2-20 years of service to the resort. There was also a newbie raffle for new staff and staff serving less than two years with the company’s housekeeping and laundry department. Sharon Fagan said “It is all about our staff they keep this resort running they keep our guest happy and wanting to come back and some of them have been doing it for two decades. It was a pleasure to see their smiling faces and thank them personally for that.”
Housekeeping Team
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MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR PETER BECKINGHAM FOR 2016 HURRICANE SEASON
“I am pleased that the Disaster Management and Emergencies Department are beginning to prepare already for the hurricane season – although it only seems like yesterday we were tracking tropical storms near Turks and Caicos last year! “It’s a well-worn theme, but preparedness is crucial for every island in this region. I have met recently with colleagues from across the Caribbean OTs to discuss their preparedness efforts. “But it is clear that all of us, and especially those with hurricane preparedness responsibilities in the public sector, should take time during our work to consider what we need to do for our offices and departments. I look forward to meeting officials across the public service later this year to review their preparations. And it is vital that we all take every measure possible to ensure that our families and homes are safe. “With the visit in March of an EU team to look at the homes repaired and re-built following Hurricane Ike we have a reminder of how devastating a hurricane can be. Please take the advanced notice from DDME seriously, and look carefully at how you can support their efforts to ensure TCI is as well prepared as any island in the Caribbean for a hurricane.” Thank you – Peter Beckingham
MESSAGE FROM MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR 2016 HURRICANE SEASON
My people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, as we approach the start of another Hurricane Season and as the Minister with responsibility for Disaster Management and Emergencies, I encourage you to make preparation for the 2016 season a priority. As a government, we are cognizant of our obligation to ensure the safety of our people and we do not take it lightly; but we cannot do it alone. It must be a combined effort, you the public must play your role and the government through the Department will play its role. I therefore call on you to begin your individual preparations, realising that ‘it only takes one storm to impact us and bring us to our knees.’
The Department is well advanced in preparation for this season having already ensured that each island has a Community Emergency Response Team; that shelter managers in all islands are well trained and a number of workshops have been held for both public and private sector stakeholders to continue to educate them. I again urge residents to begin to update their insurance policies and to develop an individual family disaster plan giving consideration to your elderly, infants and pets. Ensure that all your family’s basis needs are met, i.e. food, clothing, medication, water. Secure important documents and keep emergency numbers easily accessible. Ensure that you follow any instructions given by the department and take every precaution possible to secure your property and the lives of your family members. Complacency is not an option my people. So let us not be caught off guard; “Preparedness Makes Sense ……. There’s No Reason Not to Prepare” if we are going to reduce the damage and prevent any unnecessary loss of life during this season. May God continue to protect these beautiful islands but let us do our part to ensure our safety also.
MESSAGE FROM PERMANENT SECRETARY OF HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION FOR 2016 HURRICANE SEASON
As the 2016 Hurricane Season is upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to remind the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands that the time to prepare for a hurricane or any hazard is before an event. According to the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) theme for Hurricane Preparedness Month (HPM) and for the 2016 Hurricane Season, “Preparedness Makes Sense…There is No Reason Not To Prepared!” This theme is current and relevant to our local context since the TCI is located within the hurricane belt and are vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms that track in the Atlantic Ocean. Regardless of the number of hurricanes or storms predicted by the scientist whether it is a normal, active or below normal season, residents in the TCI cannot afford to become complacent in their preparedness. There are actions that residents can undertake long before a storm threatens the TCI to ensure their safety and that of their family and to protect their homes and businesses. Actions such as: •Begin to assess your surroundings •Remove any loose items that could act as missiles during a storm; •Check your shutters, •Prepare your emergency packs, •Update your insurance policy, •Begin to store at least one week of rations and •Pay close attention to any updates and other information coming from the department. The DDME is actively working to ensure preparedness on their part, at the Government and community level. However I wish to also encourage you to play your part in ensuring that your household and businesses are also prepared to respond and to recovery quickly if impacted. Please feel free to contact the DDME for more information or advice on any aspect of your preparation. Turks and Caicos let us do our part as we help to mitigate
the effects of any disasters this hurricane season, by BEING PREPARED
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DDME FOR 2016 HURRICANE SEASON
This year, scientists are predicting an average hurricane season, which means we can expect approximately 12 named storms, 5 hurricanes and 2 storms of category 3 and above. The predictions are only a guide as to what on average, the region can expect. However, what the scientists are unable to tell us is when, where, who, how the TCI will be impacted and if it definitely will be impacted. It therefore means that as a nation, we need to ensure that we are always in a state of readiness in the event of impact. Let us be reminded and be guided by the fact that it is never too early to prepare for an emergency. Since hurricane Ike in 2008, the TCI has been spared from direct impact of a major hurricane of category 3 and above. However we have experienced several smaller hurricanes and tropical storms such as Irene, Cristobal, Erika and Joaquin, which have caused the TCI millions of dollars in response and recovery. Given the fact that the TCI is located in the hurricane belt and therefore has a history of experiencing hurricanes and tropical storms residents in the TCI should have a hurricane plan for their homes and their businesses and be ready to respond quickly and effectively even if given short notice. Thanks to advancement in technology we can now be better prepared for the storms. Technology has resulted in improved forecasting and provided us with the capacity to better model impacts from storms and related hazards such as storm surges. By the same token, we now also have the ability to disseminate information and provide warnings in a more timely manner. This does not mean we should let our guards down. Every prediction or forecast has an element of error, or in other words, an element of unpredictability. DDME and its partners have continued their efforts to make the TCI more resilient to the impacts of tropical cyclones and their increasing intensities which result from a changing climate. The consensus among scientists globally is that climatic and weather events such as hurricanes will intensify as the effects of climate change become more entrenched. It does require the DDME to tell the residents of our low-lying islands that more intense storms means higher sea surge levels and greater flooding and destruction of life and property. However predicted devastations can be significantly mitigated through personal and collective efforts to be prepared. Responding to a hurricane is a team effort. From the Government level to the communities, we all have a role to play. So I encourage everyone residing in the TCI, no matter which island you live on, to check out our DDME website www.gov.tc/ddme where you will find information on making plans for your family, building an emergency supply kit, knowing what to do when disaster strikes. Remember, the best preparedness is the preparedness that’s being taken by individual families, homeowners, business owners. If they have a plan, if they have ideas about how they will respond to warnings, and they’re paying attention, then the collective effort obviously goes a lot more smoothly. Finally, I just want to thank all the hardworking first
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& Caicos Islands. Tel. 649-946-4521/4177, 649-338-4031, Fax. 649-941-4532 om/TCI.DDME , Website https://www.gov.tc/DDME responders who continue their unflinching commitment to help the people of the TCI prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. At the risk of expressing personal bias, I want to specially commend the staffs of the DDME, which although small, have been stalwarts in the emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
THE UK FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (FCO) PARTNERS IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office is pleased to support the Turks and Caicos Islands in their ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and build a nation that is more resilient to disasters. While we all must remain vigilant to the constant threat of hurricanes during the hurricane season, disaster management’s role encompasses a far greater range of potential hazards which could threaten this vulnerable island nation. Before, during and after disasters, personnel across all government organizations must ensure that disaster management remains a priority of business. The FCO continues to partner with the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies to build capacity in the following areas: •Enhancing disaster command and coordination: The FCO supports a series of courses to enhance command and control of the responding personnel and aiding organizations. The Turks and Caicos Disaster Management Team is implementing an enhanced Incident Management System. This system integrates a standardized Caribbean approach to manage disaster personnel, resources, and information in the field and within the Emergency Operations Center. As all Caribbean nations begin to implement this unified system, we will create a more efficient, unified structure and standardized approach to disaster management. •Mass rescue at land and sea: The FCO, in partnership with the United States Coast Guard, the International Maritime Organization, the cruise ship and airline industries, have joined forces to enhance the islands ability to save lives in the aftermath of a significant transportation incident. Together, we are enhancing response protocols to save lives on land and sea, provide victim care, and safely return survivors home. •The royal navy stands ready to respond: The royal navy remains committed to their humanitarian mission in service to the overseas territories within the Caribbean and Bermuda. With well trained personnel, equipment, and supplies, the ship’s personnel conduct joint training and exercises ensuring a coordinated response as was illustrated in the ship’s 2015 responses to Hurricanes Erica and Joaquin. •Emergency Management Accreditation Program: The FCO supports Disaster Management’s efforts to obtain compliance with international standards within their comprehensive emergency management program. A recently completed baseline assessment illustrates significant achievements and highlights opportunities for future improvements allowing focused capacity building strategies. •Strengthening partnerships and building upon lessons learned: The FCO continuously sponsors participation in training courses, conferences, and workshops to build disaster response and recovery capabilities. Together we are building a stronger more resilient disaster management team by learning from our past and building stronger partnerships with our neighbors and the private sector. Through joint planning, training, and exercises we expand our ability to save lives and lessen the impact of disasters.
The Role of CDEMA in Disaster Preparedness & Early Recovery
medical assistance, emergency operations management, The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency emergency communications, damage and needs (CDEMA) is the region’s premier institution for the assessments. delivery of comprehensive disaster management systems and operations. The Agency actively promotes a culture It is the responsibility of the CDEMA Coordinating Unit of safety and resiliency among its 18 Participating States to ensure that regional response teams are trained and (PSs) in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CDEMA ready for deployment at short notice. The pool of the is mandated to promote disaster loss reduction in the technical teams are drawn from Universities, National region through preparedness planning and facilitating Disaster Offices, Emergency response services such early response and recovery, where applicable, in an as Fire and Medical, Disciplined Services, Regional impacted Participating State. specialized institutions such as the Caribbean Institute Strengthening national and regional capacities in for Meteorology and Hydrology Institute, the Seismic disaster preparedness is one of the priority areas Research Centre in Trinidad and Tobago and the identified under the regional Comprehensive Disaster Regional Security System. The response teams trained Management (CDM) Strategy. The strategic objective and deployed by CDEMA include; CARICOM Disaster of the CDM Programme speaks to the integration Assessment and Coordination (CDAC), CARICOM of disaster management considerations into the Operational Support (COST), CARICOM Disaster Relief development of planning and decision-making processes Unit (CDRU), Rapid Needs Assessment Team (RNAT) of CDEMA’s PSs. Specifically, Regional Outcome 1.4 and Search and Rescue (SAR). speaks to “Strengthened coordination for preparedness, response and recovery at the national and regional “The Importance of Publiclevels”. Furthermore, in the Articles of Agreement Private Partnership In Disaster Establishing CDEMA, the core functions of the CDEMA Management” Coordinating Unit (CU) promotes early recovery through: (i) mobilising and coordinating disaster relief; “Preparing Makes Sense…there is no reason not (ii) mitigating or eliminating, as far as practicable, the to prepare!” This is the theme chosen for the 2016 immediate consequences of disasters in Participating Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies States and; (iii) providing immediate and coordinated awareness campaign and it is a rather sobering thought response by means of emergency disaster relief to any and should serve as a reminder to all of who live, work affected Participating State. or play in the Caribbean, not only the Turks and Caicos The role CDEMA is expected to play in disaster Islands. I congratulate you Dr. Virginia Clerveaux and preparedness and response cannot be overstated. To your Team for starting this Awareness Campaign early this end, the CDEMA Coordinating Unit supports all 18 before the hurricane season begins. Participating States in disaster preparedness activities. Such activities include; training, simulations, plans Our beautiful Caribbean islands are very beguiling and review and development, and programme development. some of us forget at times that this beguiling beauty can CDEMA’s interventions also include the development of be treacherous when it comes to the weather patterns core standards for preparedness capability for National and natural disasters. Disaster Offices and the provision of training of personnel to support early recovery activities. The CDEMA CU also We sometimes get complacent and are lulled into supports the development of proposals to access funding thinking “nothing will happen” to disrupt our beautiful for relief and rehabilitation through the Caribbean island life style and so we don’t prepare. But, let’s be Development Bank (CDB) Emergency Relief Grant. reminded of the recent impact of Tropical Storm Erika on Dominica, Hurricane Ivan in Grenada and the Caymans, The Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) Hurricane Hugo in 1989 on St. Croix and some of the other devastating disasters like the earthquake in Haiti, The CDEMA System is activated to support any impacted floods in St. Lucia and volcanic incidents in Monserrat. Participating State including the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) via the Regional Response Mechanism I am honored to work for a company that has embraced (RRM). The RRM is coordinated by CDEMA to provide the idea of public -partnership in disaster management humanitarian and technical support in a timely manner with the people in the countries where we live, work if requested by any of the Agency’s 18 Participating and play. Tropical Shipping has adopted as a corporate States. Since 1991, on the establishment of the CDEMA initiative the sponsoring of annual Disaster Management (formerly the CDERA) by the Heads of Governments of Workshop series in partnership with the local Disaster CARICOM, response coordination of disaster events has Management Agency. We do believe however, that for been its primary role. From 1992 -2015 the Regional any community’s disaster management program to be Response Mechanism has been in action seventeen (17) effective, the private sector must be welcomed to the times and in several instances to multiple islands at the table with the public sector starting at the beginning of same time. The response has been to disasters resulting the disaster management cycle. from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and weather related events. Tropical Shipping’s leadership team have been committed to conducting these annual Workshops for years as a The level of activation or support provided through the way of encouraging the open discourse on community RRM is determined by the country’s ability to cope with preparedness and resiliency thru collaboration with a disaster event. Of the three levels within the RRM, partners like the Chambers of Commerce, the Caribbean direct support is provided in response to a Level Two or Central America Action, the Caribbean Hotel and Level Three event and monitoring and reporting for a Tourism Association and the DDME. Level 1. A Level Two disaster event is a situation where the country may or may not have declared a disaster We hope to achieve this readiness and preparedness but may not have the resources to fully manage the for disasters thru these Workshop/Summits and in event. The affected country will indicate to CDEMA the partnership with each community and its residents who type of external assistance required and the CDEMA bind together to ride out the storm and build up the Coordinating Unit will mobilise and deploy the relevant capacity to recover quickly. personnel and equipment. This year our Workshop series theme is “Building Risk The RRM is extremely dependent on the readiness Aware and Resilient Communities” which is a takeand willingness of the governments of the CDEMA off from the recently held Comprehensive Disaster Participating States, regional institutions, key Management strategy meeting under the auspices of development partners, agencies of the United Nations CDEMA. We are honored to join their efforts in there and humanitarian partners to work together in offering endeavor to bring the private sector to the table way in immediate assistance when the call comes from the advance of a declared disaster in the Region. CDEMA Coordinating Unit. The support may include the provision and distribution of relief supplies, ensuring We are encouraging local businesses in the Turks and that the logistics are in place for security and movement Caicos Island to join the efforts in building a risk aware of supplies from national or regional warehouses to the and resilient community now! victims that need it most, search and rescue, health and
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LOCAL NEWS
Autism Awareness Month Celebrations Once again we celebrated World Autism Awareness Month in the Turks & Caicos. This year our focus was on our newly constructed classroom under the theme: Learning, Working, Growing, Together! Many corporate companies bought our t-shirts, scarves, hats, pins, and wristbands to show their support and bringing awareness to autism. By the whole community coming together, autism is no longer a word to be ashamed of. Children with autism are finally beginning to get the support they deserve and need! The board, members & volunteers of The Hope Foundation for Autism Awareness (TCI) Inc. would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters for making this year’s activities a success! If you would like to join The Hope Foundation, contact us at autismtci@gmail.com or 649332-9817, thank you.
•Turks & Caicos Parents Magazine •Casablanca •Digicel •Fortis TCI •Graceway Supermarkets – IGA, Smart & Gourmet •GraceKennedy Insurance Brokers •British Caribbean Bank •CIBC – First Caribbean International Bank •Pine Cay •Dorothy Garvey •Hallmark Trust •Quality Food Center •Mills Institute •Parents, Teachers & children of the Hope Autism Classroom •Ianthe Pratt Primary School •Osetta Jolly Primary School •Best Institute •Enid Capron Primary School •Wesley Methodist School •TCI Sun Newspaper •Scotiabank Gracebay Staff •Roteract Club of Providenciales •Island Printing •Jasmine Pierre – Lipstick & Things •Lee Ingham – Out of the Box •Ministry of Health, Agriculture & Advertising Human Services – Special Needs Unit •Chuck & Tracey Carnes •Friends & family in Freeport, Grand •Caicos Resorts Bahama, Bahamas •Northwest Point Resort •The Community of Providenciales & •Anna’s Gallery North Caicos •Gracebay Medical Autism Awareness Month Celebrations •Gracebay Pharmacy
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HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $55 million in talc-powder trial Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) was ordered by a U.S. jury on Monday to pay $55 million to a woman who said that using the company’s talc-powder products for feminine hygiene caused her to develop ovarian cancer. The verdict, which J&J plans to appeal, was the second straight trial loss for the company, which is facing about 1,200 lawsuits accusing it of not adequately warning consumers about its talc-based products' cancer risks. Following a three-week trial in Missouri state court, jurors deliberated for about a day before returning a verdict for Gloria Ristesund. She was awarded $5 million in compensatory damages and $50 million in punitive damages. J&J spokeswoman Carol Goodrich said the verdict contradicted 30 years of research supporting the safety of cosmetic talc. The company intends to appeal and will keep
defending its products' safety, she said. Ristesund said she used J&J’s talcbased powder products – which include the well-known Baby Powder and Shower to Shower Powder – on her genitals for decades. According to her lawyers, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had to undergo a hysterectomy and related surgeries. Her cancer is now in remission. Jere Beasley, whose firm represents Ristesund, said his client was gratified with the verdict. The jury's decision should "end the litigation" and compel J&J to settle the remaining cases, he said. J&J shares were down 18 cents in after-hours trading to $112.57. The verdict followed a $72 million jury award from the same court in February to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after years of using talc powder for feminine hygiene. That verdict, which J&J is
appealing, sparked renewed interest in talc-powder lawsuits among plaintiffs' lawyers, as well as consumers familiar with J&J's powder products. But scientists have told Reuters the evidence of a real danger is inconclusive. Plaintiffs in talc litigation, which is concentrated in Missouri and New Jersey state courts, have accused J&J of failing for years to warn that talc was linked to an increased risk for ovarian cancer. J&J has said it acted properly in developing and marketing the products. The only other case to be tried involving talc powder and ovarian cancer resulted in a mixed verdict in South Dakota federal court in 2013. While those jurors found J&J was negligent, they awarded no damages to the plaintiff, whose cancer was in remission at the time of the trial. Reuters viewed the proceedings on Courtroom View Network.
bottle of Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder is seen in a photo illustration taken in New York,
Psychotherapy video chats may help with ‘chemo brain’ They recruited 47 Caucasian Memory problems that plague cancer survivors after chemotherapy women who had completed can sometimes be improved with a type chemotherapy for breast cancer an of psychotherapy delivered by video average of four years earlier and were still reporting memory problems. They chat, a new study suggests. “We don’t really know the randomly divided the women into two prevalence, but maybe 40 to 50 groups. percent of individuals (treated with One group received eight 30- to chemotherapy) have long-term mild 45-minute MAAT one-on-one sessions memory problems with verbal memory, with a therapist via video conference. recall of conversations, what one read,” MAAT therapists help patients said lead author Robert Ferguson of identify which types of memory loss the University of Pittsburgh Cancer are attributable to chemotherapy Institute. and which are not, and what types Remembering where you of situations increase the risk for parked your car or what was said in a memory lapses. They also teach stress meeting, these daily routine tasks are reduction, and strategies like verbal where failures occur,” said Ferguson, rehearsal and visualization training to who conducted the research while at compensate for memory lapses. the Eastern Maine Medical Center and The other group of women Lafayette Family Cancer Center in received eight video conference Bangor, Maine. sessions of supportive talk therapy, Ferguson’s team wanted to with no active behavioral training. The women completed know whether a cognitive-behavioral therapy called “Memory and Attention questionnaires on memory difficulty Adaptation Training” (MAAT) would and anxiety about memory problems be helpful if it were delivered by video and had neuropsychological tests of verbal memory and processing conference.
Yoga may help relieve asthma symptoms
Yoga seems to provide small improvements in symptoms and quality of life in people with asthma, according to a new review. The practice of yoga includes breathing exercises, postures (called asanas), and meditation. Yoga has been proposed as a treatment for a variety of medical conditions, including asthma, but scientific studies have shown inconsistent results. Dr. Jin-Ling Tang from The Chinese University of Hong Kong's Prince of Wales Hospital looked at the evidence from 15 studies involving more than 1,000 asthma patients to see whether yoga provided significant benefits.
speed before therapy, after their eight identify their deficits, said Tim A. Ahles, a behavioral psychologist at Memorial sessions and again two months later. At the final follow up, women Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New who received MAAT therapy had fewer York who has worked with Ferguson in self-reported memory problems, their the past but was not part of the new processing speed test results were study. “It reduces anxiety and better and they had less anxiety about memory problems than those in the stress, which interfere with cognitive comparison group. performance, regardless of your Verbal memory was similar for history,” Ahles told Reuters Health by both groups after treatment and at the phone. Researchers have been two-month point, as reported in Cancer. Both therapies were delivered studying chemotherapy’s affect on the by video conference to eliminate travel brain for more than 15 years, but it’s time for patients. More than half of still unclear why only certain people participants said they would not have experience cognitive deficits, he said. The current study only included taken part if they’d had to travel or take time off from work to attend the white breast cancer survivors at one site, and each treatment was delivered therapy sessions, Ferguson said. Though the MAAT program by one clinician, Ferguson noted. was beneficial, “we don’t know (if) Future studies should incorporate memory returns to pre-cancer levels,” multiple sites, multiple clinicians, and he said. cancer survivors of various ethnicities, Certain rehabilitation interventions he said. In the meantime, physical try to ‘rewire the brain’ to get it back to former levels of function, whereas activity is good for cognitive health, MAAT therapy tries to tailor the Ferguson said. intervention to the individual and
One third of these reliable conclusions about worthwhile in asthma patients. As the evidence is not really studies included only yoga unwanted side effects. breathing exercises, and "We found that yoga strong, no wonders should be the rest included breathing, probably improves quality of expected but yoga is likely to postures, and meditation. The life and asthma symptoms to do more good than harm.” yoga practice lasted anywhere some extent," the researchers “Breathing techniques are an "However, our essential part of yoga when from two weeks to four and conclude. a half years, though it was confidence in the results is low targeting asthma,” Cramer less than six months in most as most of the studies were said. “While posture-based studies. flawed in various ways." yoga interventions and mere Overall, yoga slightly "High-quality studies involving meditation might not be improved symptoms and large numbers of participants this effective; complex yoga quality of life and reduced the are required for us to be able forms (incorporating yoga to draw a firm conclusion postures, breathing, and need for medications. The quality of about the effects of yoga for meditation) and yoga forms that only include breathing the evidence, though, was asthma," they add. moderate at best, and the Dr. Holger Cramer techniques are more or less effects of yoga on lung function from University of Duisburg- equally effective.” Essen, Germany completed “More research is needed were far from consistent. None of the studies a similar review in 2014. He before we can conclusively reported any serious ill effects told Reuters Health by email, judge the effectiveness of yoga from yoga, but more research "Giving yoga, specifically in patients with asthma,” he would be needed to make yogic breathing, a try can be agreed.
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VACANCY- OFFICE ASSISTANT Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Office Assistant FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.
Description Responsible for providing a wide range of administrative services within the Executive Service Department.
Main Duties
Collection and delivery of mail and other materials as required from and to the post office, government agencies and other institutions. Sorting, delivery and pick up of mail from various offices on the premises at regular intervals. Packaging/packing of material received for dispatch; labeling, inserting material in envelopes. Perform general office or clerical work such as photocopying, binding, faxing/ emailing and filing. Maintenance of recording information in the system, solution of minor technical problems and reporting service providers for regular maintenance and repair. Providing logistical, hospitality and administrative support generally, including during events and meetings, as required. Scheduling meetings and preparation of conference rooms. Support in local shopping /purchasing and restocking of supply closet with printing ink, pens, paper, and other office supplies. Preparation of requisitions (electronically) as required. Preparation of reports of a routine nature as required. Any other duties as directed by immediate supervisor.
Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications:
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Minimum three years relevant work experience. General knowledge of office procedures and practices, together with the ability to do routine clerical work such as general scheduling, telephone skills, typing, filing, sorting, and record keeping; strong knowledge of correct spelling and proper grammatical usage; Solid degree of competency in Word and Excel & other Microsoft Office suite.
Core Competency Skills:
Able to operate common office machines such as photocopier, binding machine & computer. Able to make simple arithmetical calculations; Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; and the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the other employees, guests and other stakeholders. Knowledge of postal regulations preferred. Able to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in written form. Accountable for conduct and promotes and supports positive working relationships among staff. Maintain confidentiality. Dependability Possess valid driver’s license
Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is May 17th, 2016. Ruth Forbes Vice President HR, Finance and CFO FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc or rforbes@fortistci.com
Associate Degree in business or related area
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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.
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 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. 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
Qualifications:
•Mechanical certification from accredited institution. •Thorough knowledge of all vehicle repair aspects including, but not limited to: Engine,
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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Job Title: Regional General Manager Job Summary
The General Manager is responsible for achieving optimal guest satisfaction and a good working environment to attain all set objectives. To achieve this, the General Manager should run the hotel in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures and Policies as set out by the company. The General Manager shall see to the implementation of optimal and attractive products and services required to address the hotel’s target groups, based on pre-agreed marketing plans and budgets. The General Manager shall ensure the correct production and distribution of information and promotion materials as agreed to. Guard the efficiency/productivity and the company results: Draw up plans and budget concepts (revenues, costs, etc.); Safeguard the realization, tracing and adjustment of deviations; Developing improvement actions, carry out costs savings; Guard/ controlling of cost price; Delivering of data and proposals for the budgets and investments; Safeguard quality of operations (internal & external audits);
Manage the various Department Heads
Coordinate planning of Department Heads and Assistant Managers with regard to time-tables, work schedules, employment of employees within the different services; solving of bottle necks; Coordination of the execution of activities via instructions to the Heads of Departments/ Assistant Managers, supervision of the execution; Determination of the workforce, recruitment and hiring of new staff, supervision of sufficient introduction, execution of performance reviews and training of staff. Be accountable for responsibilities of department heads in their absence;
Implement the SOPs optimally in the hotel and act as a flag ship establishment for the brand. Prepare a monthly financial reporting Ensure an adequate administration, for the outgoing and incoming invoices, for the payment of invoices and for drawing up periodical management data. Justify deviations and differences.
employment Correct use of Company’s corporate identity. Maintain contacts with public authorities Other Managerial Positions: Hotel Manager Asst. Spa Manager Recreation Manager Regional Spa Manager Asst. Recreation Manager Executive Housekeeper Room Service Manager Executive Chef Regional Chief Engineer Beach House Manager Hotel Financial Controller
All Managerial position requires you to reside on the Island of Parrot Cay:
OTHER POSITIONS K9 Dog Handler Restaurant Manager Clinical Massage Therapist Turndown Housekeeping Attendant F&B Server Banquet Server Resort Butler Guest Services Supervisor Head Baker Recreation Attendant Chef de Partie Accountant Private Estate Attendant Yoga/Pilates Instructor Wood Carver
Housekeeping Supervisor Commis Chef Seamstress A/C Technician PrivateEstates Housekeeping Supervisor Laundry/ Kitchen Tech Spa Receptionist Spa Attendant Spa Therapist Bartender Engineering Inventory Manager Commis de Cuisine Kitchen Steward Demi Chef
Salary for this position will be paid base on qualification and experience. Please note that all application must be submitted with a valid Police Record, two reference letters from previous employers or a notary public and current educational certificates. Must be willing to relocate. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Forward your resume to the Human Resources Department at the following address:
Other tasks
Handling complaints. Other reliable to the above mentioned, tasks in order of the executive; Handing over opinions and beliefs, decisions etc. to the executives; Leading various internal and external meetings; Supervise the fulfillment of the regulations of the
Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala P.O. Box 164 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Ph: (649) 946 7788, Fax: (649) 946 7749 Email: careers.parrotcay@comohotels.com
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Sandals introducing over the water suites
Sandals Resorts will be debuting Over-the-Water Suites at their Sandals Royal Caribbean resort in Montego Bay, available beginning November 15, 2016, and Karisma Hotels & Resorts are on track to have their Palafitos – Overwater Bungalows available at El Dorado Maroma, a Beachfront Resort, by Karisma, this September, at Maroma Beach on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. The over-the-water suites at both resorts are available for booking now. Both properties are adults only and all-inclusive, meaning a single fee covers most of the expenses of the resort stay. One of the most appealing aspects of a South Pacific vacation – especially for honeymooners – is the opportunity to overnight in captivating over-the-water bungalows. For many travelers, especially from the northeast United States, a Fiji or Bora Bora vacation is a long haul and an expensive proposition. Travelers will soon have a more affordable and more convenient over-the-water suite option in two locations closer to home: Jamaica and off the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Sandals’ will have five Overthe-Water Suites at Sandals Royal Caribbean. While the suites are pricey at $4,321 per night, they’re already proving to be a hit with couples looking for an over-the-top romantic getaway. The over-the-water suites at Sandals are being described as private villas. The major selling point is the suites’ glass floors, making it possible to view marine life scooting past. The suites also have floating water hammocks, private infinity pools, outdoor showers, and king size beds constructed of teak. Guests also receive private
boat transfers to and from the resort. “Love was the impetus for bringing over-the-water suites to the Caribbean,” said Adam Stewart, Sandals Resorts International CEO. “Quite seriously, my wife and I honeymooned in the Maldives and the over-the-water accommodations which are so common in that part of the world captured my imagination, and I knew I had to bring them to the Caribbean. I am really thrilled with the incredible over the water bungalows we’re introducing at Sandals Royal Caribbean. These suites are the most luxurious, most expensive we’ve ever built.” Sandals Royal Caribbean is also convenient to Montego Bay’s international airport, making the transition from tarmac to resort quick and easy. One element that could take some getting used to for travelers from the USA is the services of a personal butler, which is part of the over-the-water suite experience. The first time I experienced services provided by a Sandals butler, who are trained to the standards of the Guild of Professional Butlers, I was hesitant to make demands or to take advantage of my butler’s offer to assist me with something as intimate as unpacking my suitcase. But the butler eventually put me at ease and won me over when she heard me cough one morning, and then appeared a minute later with a homemade remedy of citrus juice, herbs and honey. “The luxury all-inclusive segment is growing and with it, guest expectations,” said Stewart. “As a privately held company, we’re able to remain nimble, taking advantage of opportunities as they arise and this
over the water suites may well include additional over-the- and to our surrounding natural habitat. water suites. Enthusiasm for these Same goes for considering the safety of suites has been tremendous. Our our guests, staff and environment.” best advice is to book as far ahead as The Palafitos guests will possible.” have access to all of the features and Karisma Hotels & Resorts amenities at the on shore resort, while Palafitos – Overwater Bungalows also having their own overwater are on a beautiful setting in Mexico: restaurant and spa, which will Riviera Maya’s Maroma Beach, which specialize in Maya-themed treatments. was voted by Travel Channel as one of Guests also have 24-hour room service, the Top 10 Beaches in the World. The reserved beach beds, and full butler 30 bungalows will have glass-bottom service. Rates start at $665 per adult, floors, direct ladder access to the ocean, per night. outdoor showers, private infinity pools, ”Being the first of its kind, and indoor Jacuzzis. we always knew there would be “Since there is no specific an overwhelming high demand for blueprint to follow for this project, travelers to experience the Palafitos – we were able to be very creative,” Overwater Bungalows,” said Chomat. said Armando Chomat, executive “Construction on our second phase vice president of Premier Worldwide of the Palafitos – Overwater Suites Marketing, the exclusive worldwide begins at the end of 2016.” representatives for Karisma These over-the-water suites Hotels & Resorts. “We wanted the look to be the next big thing in the accommodations to be visually and Caribbean, and travelers can expect environmentally appealing to guests other companies to jump into the mix.
UN: more profit booked in Bermuda than China A United Nations report has found that multinational companies registered more profits in Bermuda than in China, Canada or Germany. The report, published yesterday by UN think tank Unctad, showed that companies from a sample of 26 developed countries booked $43.7 billion of income on the island in 2014. Unctad points out that this equates to 779.4 per cent of Bermuda’s gross domestic product. In comparison, the same group declared $36.4 billion in China, $40.9 billion in Canada and $32.4 billion in Germany, while about $30.4 billion in profits were booked in the Cayman Islands. The report will add to the scrutiny of offshore financial centres including Bermuda from revenuehungry major economy governments who want the multinationals to pay taxes in the places where they make
their money. little connection to the local economy Astrit Sulstarova, who heads in the countries in which they are Unctad’s Investment Trends unit, based, but which are used as holding was quoted by the AFP news agency companies, or vehicles to raise capital. proportion of as saying: “How is it possible that “The in Bermuda you have more profit investment income booked in low-tax, declared than in China? It seems that often offshore, jurisdictions is high there is something that is fishy there.” — and possibly growing,” the report Unctad found that companies stated. “The disconnect between put $221 billion into countries with low tax last year — slightly down the locations of income generation and productive investment results from the year before. Luxembourg and the in substantial fiscal losses, and Netherlands, while $72 billion of is therefore a key concern for investment went into two British policymakers.” Overseas Territories in the Caribbean, The Organisation of Economic the British Virgin Islands and Cooperation and Development has Cayman Islands. attempted to address this disconnect The top four sources of through its Base Erosion and Profit money going into the BVI and the Shifting initiative, known as BEPS. The European Union has also Caymans between 2010 and 2014 were Hong Kong, the US, Russia and taken actions to clamp down on tax China. The report focused on “special avoidance practices, which the report purpose entities”, or SPEs, that have found had caused multinationals
to take billions of dollars out of Luxembourg and the Netherlands in the last quarter of last year. Unctad said the report’s findings point to the growing emergence of holding companies as major aggregators of multinational companies’ properties. “In the case of Bermuda, the outsize profits of foreign affiliates in the country largely reflect income attributed to investors from the US,” the report states. “According to statistics from the US, the majority of the outward direct investment position in Bermuda is in holding companies, who likely serve to channel investment to other countries as well as aggregate income.” Holding companies accounted for 40 per cent of multinationals’ total quarterly income between 2003 and 2008. This proportion had risen to 52 per cent in the years since 2008.
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No end in sight to election mess in struggling Haiti Senate leader Jocelerme Prince who voted for the first time in Privert took office as Haiti’s caretaker 2010 and was so disappointed with the president with one real task: Quickly result he doesn’t expect to cast a ballot untangle a political stalemate blocking again. presidential and legislative runoff Worried by Haiti’s partisan elections. tensions, the OAS says it’s critical that Three months on, yet another elections resume without repeating the voting date has fallen by the wayside as issues or problems of the recent past. political infighting continues to snarl “The elections should be held as soon election efforts. Privert, meanwhile, as possible but shouldn*t be rushed,” seems increasingly comfortable as Luis Almagro, secretary general of Haiti’s leader, traveling through the the organization, told The Associated capital in horn-blaring motorcades Press. and recently attending a U.N. climate Frustration in Washington change meeting in New York. has grown. Last month, U.S. Secretary Welcome to Haiti’s Haiti’s provisional President Jocelerme Privert stands for the national anthem after delivering his of State John Kerry told a Miami dysfunctional democracy, where few speech at an installation ceremony, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Haitian lawmakers chose Privert, the television station that Haiti’s “sopeople think there will be voting country’s former Senate chief to lead a caretaker government to fill the void left by the departure of called leaders need to understand ex-President Michel Martelly anytime soon. there’s a clear limit to the patience, Under the accord that helped the fragility of democracy in one of the 2011. the willingness of the international put him in office, Privert was supposed poorest and most unequal countries in This time, No. 2 presidential community to condone this process of to make way for a voter-approved the world. finisher Celestin announced a boycott delay.” president May 14 following a late April Laurent Dubois, a Haiti as he rejected first-round results In Haiti, though, there is deep election. historian at Duke University, that put the Martelly-backed Jovenel resentment of anything that could be But his provisional said election postponements and Moise in the front-runner spot. As construed as outside meddling in the administration got off to a sluggish declarations of fraud have been a local election observers decried the impoverished country, where foreign start, and only recently appointed consistent part of the nation’s electoral October election as a sham, Celestin’s powers and NGOs have long held a commission to verify contested process since the overthrow of dictator opposition alliance called for a considerable sway. elections held last year that many Jean-Claude Duvalier in 1986. They transitional government to organize a “No Haitian should accept Haitians believe were rigged to were also a part of the political process “fair” vote. International monitors with the meddling of foreigners trying to benefit Tet Kale, the party of previous before that, including during the U.S. the EU and OAS have said last year’s dictate what we do in our election,” President Michel Martelly. occupation of 1915-1934. election results appeared legitimate to the National Human Rights Defense “We can’t go to the polls “Much of what is going on them. Network and three other local groups without first restoring confidence in today is not that different from earlier The U.S. and other countries said in a statement. the process,” said Privert, who now election cycles,” said Dubois, author of have been pressing Haiti to meet the Kenneth Merten, the U.S. suggests holding presidential and “Haiti: The Aftershocks of History.” deadlines of the last-minute deal for State Department’s special coordinator legislative runoffs in October along In 2010, outgoing President an interim administration negotiated for Haiti, said the U.S. recognizes the with already scheduled balloting for a Rene Preval was suspected of rigging by legislative leaders and Martelly less vote is a Haitian process even though third of Senate seats. the vote to elect his preferred successor, than 48 hours before he was to leave foreign powers are funding much of the Lawmakers aligned with Jude Celestin, sparking violent clashes office. The February accord paved the cost. The U.S. has already spent $33 Tet Kale are demanding Privert’s between Martelly’s supporters and way for Privert’s 120-day government million on Haiti’s suspended balloting. resignation, accusing him of putting U.N. peacekeepers. Celestin was to oversee the runoff. Rejecting accusations up obstacles so he can hold onto power. eventually eliminated from the two- Few voters expected a quick fix. of meddling, Merten said the The faction is stoking street protests candidate runoff under pressure “Haitian politicians refuse to international community simply wants as it opposes the verification panel, from Washington, the Organization compromise and will do anything to get an elected government in place that questioning its legality. of American States and opposition power or keep it,” said Patrice Zephyr, reflects the voters’ will rather than a The impasse is a reminder of protests. Martelly took office in May an electrician from downtown Port-au- president chosen by politicians.
Jail ordered for threat against magistrate A defendant who made a when calculating the sentence. convictions. threat against a magistrate while in “I think the starting point In Moore’s case, he noted, the court cells was sentenced Monday to has to be high enough to be a shock threat was not made in open court: four months in prison, with a further to everyone,” Magistrate Foldats “It was the grumbling when he got 12 months’ suspended sentence. said, to deter anyone who might be downstairs.” It was said on the spur Justin Donovan Moore, 27, inclined to commit the same offense. of the moment and Moore regretted pleaded guilty to the charge that The magistrate, Crown counsel Mr. saying it. “I don’t think there’s any on Feb. 26 at the courthouse and in Kumar and defense attorney John fear that he presents a threat to any the presence of a court marshal, he Furniss agreed that there was no member of the judiciary,” Mr. Furniss made a threat to cause serious harm local case that they could look to as a said. to Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn, precedent. The magistrate observed that such intending the marshal to fear that “We’re fortunate we don’t have any a threat was an attack not only on the threat would be carried out. guidance here; that means it’s very a magistrate, but also on the whole Crown counsel Neil Kumar rare,” the magistrate said. He added judicial system, even though it was explained that Moore had attended his intention that it not happen again. words and not actions, even though it Family Court proceedings on that The charge was brought under the was over in a matter of seconds. day. Magistrate Gunn found him in section of the Penal Code dealing Mr. Furniss detailed his client’s breach of a maintenance order and with “threat to kill” – anyone who personal circumstances, including sentenced him to four days in custody. makes a threat to another person care for a child born with difficulties. In the cell area, Moore to kill or cause serious harm to that With Moore in custody, the child’s said, “She ain’t leaving here without person or another, intending that the mother has had to deal with problems getting shot. I’m not saying I will do person will fear the threat would be on her own. it myself, but I know people who do carried out, commits an offense and The magistrate referred not like her and will do it for me.” is liable to imprisonment for up to 10 to the social inquiry report and The marshal reported what years. A threat may be committed in said Moore’s partner needed him; he had heard. Moore remained in a public or a private place. she had spoken highly of him as a custody, pleading guilty on March Mr. Furniss agreed that the father to their child. He said Moore 7, when the court ordered a threat court had to look at the deterrent had done the right thing by taking assessment and social inquiry report. aspect of sentencing. He suggested a full responsibility for his offense, Magistrate Valdis Foldats starting point of nine to 12 months expressing regret and affirming that used a starting point of three years for someone with no previous he will not do it again.
The magistrate explained that he had ordered a risk assessment because “We have to take these things seriously. We have to make sure judicial officers are safe.” The investigating officer had reported there was no evidence that the threat had progressed beyond the initial stages. “Maybe it was anger and frustration at the time, but we don’t know that until afterwards,” the magistrate pointed out. He concluded that the threat was not planned or calculated, and Moore had significant personal mitigation that far outweighed the aggravating features. Using the three-year starting point, he deducted 12 months after considering the aggravating and mitigating circumstances. From the resulting 24 months, he gave a onethird discount for the guilty plea. Of the remaining 16 months, he ordered Moore to serve four months and have the other 12 months “hanging over his head” as a suspended sentence. The magistrate also gave Moore credit for the time he has been in custody.
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Jamaica hunts for clues in deaths of 2 U.S. missionaries
Randy Hentzel’s and Harold Nichols’ mission in Jamaica was to help the impoverished, building houses and providing medical care for those in need. So why would anyone want to kill the two American missionaries on the island where they had lived for years? “It’s something no one would have thought would have happened,” Jamaica Constabulary Force spokeswoman Dahlia Garrick said. “There was nothing to indicate anyone wanted to do them harm. They are highly respected people within the community.” Harold Nichols and Randy Hentzel Now the police are scrambling for clues in the deaths people to the hospital, visiting the Nichols is survived by his that Prime Minister Andrew sick all the time,” she said. wife, Teri, a coordinator at the Holness says has the entire nation Holness, the Prime mission’s clinic in Jamaica. The grieving. Minister, met with relatives of couple had planned to return to Hentzel, 48, and Nichols, Nichols and Hentzel, saying the the United States for a two-month 53, had served in Jamaica for nation shared in their grief. furlough in mid-August, according years with TEAMS for Medical “I know the entire to the mission’s website. Missions, a small, Pennsylvania- Jamaica mourns with you, and A post Saturday morning based Christian charity that I stand here on their behalf to on Teri Nichols’ Facebook page tries to provide medical care and express their deep sympathies, shows the couple wearing spiritual comfort in the Caribbean sadness,” he told the families. backpacks and smiling. island nation. “No words can give any Garrick, the police Hentzel’s body was found comfort to the loss of a loved spokeswoman, acknowledged that Saturday in bushes north of one, especially under such Jamaica has “challenges as far as Kingston, Jamaican authorities tragic circumstances. ... But the violent crime.” said. His motorcycle rested nearby. strength that you have displayed “But we are not known The next day, searchers and the true Christian spirit of to have much incidences against discovered Nichols’ body about forgiveness means the spirit here visitors or tourists,” she said. 500 meters (550 yards) away from and the people of Jamaica want “Most of the time it’s a result Hentzel’s remains, Garrick said. you to know what has happened of inter-gang feuds. This is “We don’t know what the here doesn’t represent and that we something that’s against the cause of death,” she said Tuesday. want to seek justice here because norm.” “One of them, Harold (Nichols), the crime is affecting everyone.” Neither Nichols and had a wound to the head. Randy Nichols’ wife said her Hentzel mentioned they were (Hentzel), when he was found, husband’s death affects many scared for their safety, Shive said. had blood coming from his mouth.” Jamaicans. Teri Nichols said she Both bodies were found “It’s a huge loss, not just hopes her husband’s killing in a “heavily lush and green area,” to me, but (to) so many children doesn’t reflect poorly on the with no homes nearby, Garrick and so many elderly people who country. said. count on him to visit and get them “I don’t ever want How they got there to hospitals, to get them medicine, anything portrayed that Jamaica remains a mystery. to get them all those things that is a terrible place,” she said. “I The missionaries set out they’re not able to do and that’s know this is a tragedy, but on a motorcycle trip Saturday what he did around the clock,” she tragedies happen everywhere. morning along the island’s said. They’ve been really good to us.” northeastern shore to check on a “He didn’t know ‘no.’ He As for whoever was responsible for site where they were building a didn’t know the word ‘no.’ “ the killings, Shive said, “We are home for a family, said Ray Shive, Both Nichols and Hentzel asking for justice ... and that they former director of TEAMS for had been doing missionary work receive justice for what they’ve Medical Missions. in Jamaica since 2002, according done.” It was the kind of work to the Teams for Medical Missions He said, “We don’t Nichols immersed himself in, website. understand any of what might his wife, Teri, told CNN affiliate Hentzel is survived by have been the motive behind it at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York. his wife, Sara, and five children, all. It’s hard to imagine anyone in “He spent all of his days including three who are of school that area not knowing who they building houses for people, taking age, Shive said. were.”
Former chairman calls for early FNM convention Former Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash was adamant yesterday that a “clean up” of the FNM must take place, as the party could not contest the next general election with “splintered leadership”. An early convention, Mr Cash said, was the only credible solution to the “current morass” the party now faces. He said anyone who disagreed with this is “deluding” themselves. He was responding to the leak – which he called a “bad idea” – of a chain of emails sent among FNM members of Parliament after Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins wrote to party Leader Dr Hubert Minnis asking for his consideration in appointing Dr Duane Sands to the Senate. Dr Rollins asked for Dr Sands to replace Senator Kwasi Thompson as he said he was informed that the senator would not be seeking re-election in the next general election. He further argued that the appointment of Dr Sands to the Senate would signal that the FNM was readying itself to “bring the fight” to the Progressive Liberal Party. Several FNM MPs including Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner, St Anne’s MP Hubert Chipman, Central and South Abaco MP Edison Key and Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn responded in the email chain expressing support for the decision. Some of the replies in the email chain appeared critical of the party’s leadership. “It is my considered view that the FNM needs an early convention,” Mr Cash wrote yesterday in the last of three related posts on his Facebook page. “For a spell it seemed that we could survive without a convention that involved a leadership showdown. I no longer feel that is possible or wise even if it was. It would be unwise to permit the recurring circular firing squad to continue for months. Men and women of courage can face firing squads. But it is worse when you do not know where the shots are coming from, as in the leak of the ‘communication’.” He continued: “Clean up must take place and the party must then move forward. The FNM cannot persist in being a party of splintered leadership at the top. An early convention is the only credible solution to the current morass. In my view, anyone who suggests otherwise is deluding themselves.” Mr Cash also stressed that the constant leak of the FNM’s internal communications reflected poorly on its members who now appear unable to keep their own secrets. “Add to that the irony that upon taking the oath as Cabinet ministers, members of this now government-in-waiting will swear that they will not divulge Cabinet secrets. The fresh Cabinet manual will instruct them that ‘in no circumstance may the nature of the discussion or of the opinions expressed by individual members of Cabinet be divulged.’ From the outside looking in it appears that no one should be trusted. This is after all a very small group. I have not seen the ‘communication’ but I would be interested to know if Dr Minnis had anything to say. After all, both he and I have been here before on the receiving end of leaks.” Mr Cash also said presidents and prime ministers go to great lengths to prevent the public release of advice given to them primarily so that advisors can speak freely and honestly. Public release of that advice, especially when it is not on a policy matter, is counterproductive, Mr Cash said.
Police officers guilty of stealing phones from BTC Two former policemen who Company’s (BTC) JFK location in the took advantage of their former RND West Plaza. Magistrate Forbes, after the positions to commit theft may spend 18 months in prison if they fail to pay pair admitted guilt, expressed his a $3,000 fine imposed on them by a perplexity at the poor judgment of magistrate. Bain and Pinder who served 26 and Within hours of their seven years respectively on the force. dismissal from the Royal Bahamas “I’m always lost for words when I have Police Force, ex-Constables Ricardo persons, who have been designated Bain, 44, and Herman Pinder, 31, with the principal responsibility of appeared before Magistrate Andrew the protection of Bahamian society, Forbes to face stealing and receiving finding themselves before me charged charges stemming from a break-in with such facts,” Magistrate Forbes at the Bahamas Telecommunications said.
“I cannot quite grasp how two officers who had been attending an alleged break-in made the decision that they were going, rather than investigate the break-in, instead help themselves to (the) merchandise in the store. “How does one go from ‘I’m here to engage in protecting and serving the public’ to ‘I’m going to enrich myself ’? How does one make that leap mentally?” “I’m sitting here trying to grasp that. How did two senior officers
come to that decision?” “An officer of 26 years experience on the police force makes that decision? Not the decision that ‘I will call in senior officers to ascertain whether or not (the) Scenes of Crime Unit needs to come in, take fingerprints, photographs, see whether or not suspects might still be in the area. No. I’m going to remove the cell phones out of the establishment. And here we are before a court not as witnesses in a criminal matter but defendants in a case.”
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Trump looks to unify Republicans after decisive primary victory
Billionaire Donald Trump assumed the mantle of presumptive Republican presidential nominee on Wednesday with a message on unity that also suggested he was not going to work too hard to placate some party establishment figures angered by his outsider candidacy. The former reality television star, who has never held public office, won a commanding victory in Indiana’s primary on Tuesday, forcing his main rival, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, to drop out of the race. Trump’s win cleared the way him to prepare for a likely match-up in the Nov. 8 general election against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Democratic front-runner Clinton lost the Indiana primary to her tenacious challenger, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, but remains on course to become her party’s nominee. The New York businessman’s immediate challenge is to mend deep fissures within the Republican Party, easing tensions with party loyalists who are appalled by his bombastic, bullying style, his denigrating comments about women and his proposals to build a wall on the border with Mexico and deport 11 million illegal immigrants. But in a series of Wednesday morning television interviews, Trump, 69, made clear he would not forget some wounds from a tumultuous primary campaign in which many establishment Republicans rejected him and spawned Stop Trump and Never Trump movements. “I am confident that I can unite much of it, some of it I don’t want,” Trump said on NBC’s “Today” show. “Honestly, there are some people
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as (L-R) his son-in-law Jared Kushner, his daughter Ivanka, his son Eric, Eric’s wife Lara Yunaska and Trump’s wife Melania look on, during a campaign victory party after rival candidate Senator Ted Cruz dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination following the results of the Indiana state primary, at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York, U.S., May 3, 2016. I really don’t want. People will be official with political experience. “I’m voting for me. They’re not voting for considering a lot of people,” Trump told the party.” Fox News. Since launching his White Trump’s victory in Indiana House bid last summer as a longshot and Cruz’s withdrawal means he amid a crowded field that included now looks to have a clear path to be governors, former governors and U.S. formally nominated as the Republican senators, the real estate magnate candidate at the party convention in repeatedly defied predictions that his July, rather than battling for the prize campaign would implode. at a contested convention. Nonetheless, He prevailed over rivals he Ohio Governor John Kasich vowed to derided as “grown politicians,” despite stay in the race until California holds making provocative statements along its primary on June 7. the way that drew sometimes furious Republican National criticism from many in the party but Committee Chairman Reince Priebus fed his anti-establishment appeal. called Trump the party’s presumptive Trump also directed fire at nominee in a tweet and said, “We all Clinton, telling MSNBC, “She is a need to unite and focus” on defeating disaster, and she will be a disaster as Clinton. president.” In an interview Wednesday, With his nomination all but Priebus acknowledged achieving assured, Trump is looking for a running Republican unity would be difficult. mate. He said on ABC he would choose “It’s going to take some time but we’re a Republican, most likely an elected going to get there,” he said on CNN.
Still no will found for Prince as Minnesota court opens probate process
Musician Prince gestures on stage during the Apollo Theatre’s 75th anniversary gala in New York, June 8, 2009 Lawyers charged with untangling the multimillion-dollar estate of music superstar Prince said on Monday they still have not located a will that could avert a years-long dispute over his fortune but have not stopped looking. Six siblings or half-siblings of Prince, who was found dead at age 57 at his home in suburban Minneapolis on April 21, were listed as heirs in court documents filed in Carver County District Court in Chaska,
Minnesota, where a brief hearing was estate, the greater the likelihood there will be a dispute by claimants held before Judge Kevin Eide. The exact value of Prince’s that could take years to settle. estate has not yet been disclosed Prince’s affairs seems but his music catalog alone has been destined for tax court, much like estimated at more than $500 million. superstar Michael Jackson’s estate, Bremer Trust, National which is in a high priced skirmish Association, a bank where Prince with the Internal Revenue Service conducted business for years, over the value of Jackson’s name and could play a key role as a special image, Forbes reported. administrator to safeguard his Prince, whose hits included fortune. The bank was appointed at “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry,” the request of Prince’s sister, Tyka owned royalties from his more than 30 Nelson, and Eide reconfirmed that albums and had regained ownership of his master recordings. He was said appointment during the hearing. Natasha Robertson, an to have a cache of unheard recordings, attorney for Bremer Trust, said the including an album cut with late jazz search for a will continues. Eide said trumpet great Miles Davis. the court would not find at this time It could be weeks before that there is no will - only that one results are released from an autopsy has not been found. on Prince, whose body was found in an Creditors and inheritors can elevator at his home-studio complex file claims against the estate. called Paisley Park in a Minneapolis Prince, whose full name was suburb. The cause of death remains Prince Rogers Nelson, was married undetermined. and divorced twice. He had no living Prescription opioid children. Under Minnesota law, his medication was found on him, media assets are likely to be split evenly reported, citing law enforcement among the siblings, tax attorney sources. Police have said they found no signs of suicide or obvious trauma Steve Hopkins said. Hopkins said the bigger the in Prince’s death.
Bill Kristol, the neoconservative editor of the Weekly Standard, said on Twitter, “The battle for the 2016 GOP nomination is over. The battle for the soul of the Republican Party (or its successor) has just begun.” Support for Trump among Republicans nationally jumped in recent weeks to the highest level of the primary campaign, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling. A recent poll found Trump with the support of 53 percent of Republican participants, well above Cruz at 25 percent. Kasich had 16 percent. In a potential general election match-up, however, Clinton led Trump by about 10 percentage points among likely voters. The poll included 623 Democrats and 556 Republicans and had a credibility interval of 5 percentage points. As the primary returns flowed, Cruz announced he had ended his campaign in Indianapolis. The senator from Texas, 45, sounding beaten but defiant, said he no longer saw a viable path to the nomination. “We gave it everything we got. But the voters chose another path, and so with a heavy heart, but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation, we are suspending our campaign,” said Cruz, who is from the party’s conservative Tea Party movement. Cruz’s exit came as a surprise, and many Republicans who had denounced Trump were grappling with what to do next. Reuters/Ipsos polling in April found Cruz supporters split on whom to support if their candidate quit.
Donkeys honored in Mexican town with their own special day OTUMBA, Mexico - With races, rides, costumes and even a polo match, locals in the Mexican town of Otumba honored donkeys with their own special day on May 1st. The annual festival in Otumba, which began about 60 years ago, is a twist on traditional May Day celebrations throughout Latin America. Cecilia Samiji, a government representative, said the focus of this year’s event which attracted thousands of spectators, was the protection and conservation of the hard-working animals. The municipality, she added, is working with a sanctuary to preserve and take care of the donkeys. Hilario Elizalde, a local resident, thinks donkeys deserve their own day. “The donkey is worth a lot,” he said. “Without these animals, we would be worthless.”
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Baby pulled out alive three days after collapse of Kenya building
Beyonce presents the Best Record of the Year award during the 58th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 15, 2016
Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ tops Billboard, Prince reigns on album chart
Rescue workers pulled a six-month-old baby girl out of the rubble of a building in Kenya’s capital on Tuesday and reunited her with her father, more than three days after it collapsed following days of heavy rain. At least 21 people have so far been confirmed dead after the six-storey residential block in Nairobi’s poor Huruma district crumbled on Friday night. Police are questioning the owners after President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered them detained. “The child, who had been buried for about 80 hours, was found in a bucket wrapped in a blanket. She appeared dehydrated, and with no visible physical injuries,” the Kenya Red Cross said in a statement. The baby, named as Dealeryn Saisi Wasike, was identified by her father after making a rapid recovery in hospital. A Red Cross official said the fate of her mother was still not clear. The baby had previously been estimated to be about a year old. The collapse of the building was the latest such disaster in a fast expanding African city that is struggling to build homes fast enough. Like many other cities in Africa, the population of Nairobi has climbed dramatically in recent years. The Kenyan capital had almost 3.5 million people in 2011, about a third bigger than a decade earlier, according to U.N. figures. Governments have struggled to provide basic infrastructure and bureaucratic processes to ensure planning rules are met. Many Kenyans who come to the city in search of work end
R&B star Beyonce stormed to the top of the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart with her surprise visual concept album “Lemonade,” while late singer Prince’s music dominated the chart as fans continued to remember his legacy through his music. “Lemonade,” the sixth solo album by Beyonce, sold 485,000 albums, more than 900,000 songs and was streamed 115 million times, totaling 653,000 units according to figures from Nielsen SoundScan. Beyonce debuted “Lemonade” as an hourlong film made up of music videos on cable network HBO last week, and initially made it available exclusively on premium streaming service Tidal, before releasing it to other online retailers. The album garnered headlines for lyrics that suggested Beyonce’s husband, rapper Jay Z, may have had an extramarital affair. The songs transition from suspicion and anger to hurt and finally forgiveness and reconciliation. The album also contains the single “Formation,” a power anthem to race and feminism. Five of Prince’s albums stayed in the top ten of the Billboard 200 chart this week, led by 2001’s compilation “The Very Best of Prince” at No. 2 with 391,000 units sold. Sales of Prince’s music, which he kept off numerous streaming platforms such as Spotify and YouTube, have soared after the singer’s sudden death on April 22 at his Minnesota estate. Kate Moore (L) and Morgan Dynda of the On Billboard’s Digital Songs chart, which U.S. compete in the LG Mobile Worldcup measures online song sales, Prince’s “Purple Rain” Texting Championship in New York, led seven of the late singer’s songs in the top ten of January 14, 2010 the chart with 282,000 copies sold. Half of teenagers in the Beyonce’s “Formation” came in at No. 3 and United States feel addicted to “Hold Up” came in at No. 9. their mobile phones, with most checking the devices at least every hour and feeling pressured to ALL ABOUT respond immediately to messages, YOU BEAUTY 1 Domestic a survey released on Tuesday Worker SUPPLIES found. SEEKS To work in South The majority of parents 1 Sales Clerk Caicos concurred, with 59 percent of Salary $6.25 per 6 days per week those with children between ages hour Salary $7.00 per 12 and 18 saying their kids cannot 6 days per week give up their phones, according hour Contact 231-3892 to a poll of 1,240 parents and Contact 341-5924 children by Common Sense Media.
A general view shows rescue workers searching for residents feared trapped in the rubble of a six-storey building that collapsed after days of heavy rain, in Nairobi, Kenya April 30, 2016 up in one of several slums, such as Kibera, made up of makeshift homes of wood and corrugated iron sheets. Others live in slightly better off but still poor districts, like Huruma, where concrete buildings have risen rapidly amid potholed roads and ropey power supplies. Heavy rains have caused other collapses in Nairobi but without such high death tolls. The Interior Ministry said the Huruma building had been earmarked for demolition as it was built close to a river, but the order had not been carried out by local officials. It urged developers to adhere to safety standards. After visiting the site on Saturday, Kenya’s president ordered other buildings to be surveyed to ensure they were safe. Rescue workers had said on Monday that the chances
of finding more survivors was unlikely. About 136 people have already been saved from the wreck. Dozens of other people are still listed as missing, Red Cross spokeswoman Arnolda Shiundu said, adding it was not clear how many of those had escaped but had not yet been traced. Similar disasters have afflicted other African conurbations. In 2014, a church in Lagos, one of Africa’s biggest cities, collapsed killing 115 people. A Nigerian coroner last year blamed poor construction. Poor and illegal construction has also often been blamed for the crumbling of apartment blocks in Egypt, where almost all Egyptians are crammed into the crowded Nile Valley and buildings are often extended with extra floors piled on top.
U.S. families struggling with teens’ phone addiction: report
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The findings from the nonprofit group, which focuses on the effects of media and technology on children, highlighted the tension such close ties to devices can cause, with it disrupting driving, homework and other time together. About a third of those polled said they argue every day about screen use, the San Francisco-based group said. “It is causing daily conflict in homes,” Common Sense Media’s founder and CEO James Steyer said in a statement. Its survey is the latest indication of American families struggling to balance mobile devices in an age of ever-evolving technology. It also underscores the ongoing debate over Internet addiction and its consequences. A separate review of available data on Internet and technology use cited concerns for problematic media. Multitasking can hinder the ability to form memories and the lack of human interaction can also make
it harder to develop empathy, Common Sense Media found. U.S. children between ages 8 and 12 report spending nearly six hours a day using media, while those ages 13 to 18 spend almost nine hours per day using media, according to the group. “The seemingly constant use of tech, evidenced by teens immediately responding to texts, social-networking posts, and other notifications, is actually a reflection of teens’ need to connect with others,” it said in its review. Ellen Wartella, director of Northwestern University’s Center on Media and Human Development and an adviser for the review, said it is still unclear what the ultimate impact of such media use is on children’s behavior. “We need to devote more time and research to understanding the impact of media use on our kids and then adjust our behavior accordingly,” she said in a statement.
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Islamic State kills U.S. Navy SEAL in northern Iraq Islamic State militants killed a U.S. serviceman in northern Iraq on Tuesday after blasting through Kurdish defences and overrunning a town in the biggest offensive in the area for months, officials said. The dead man was the third American to be killed in direct combat since a U.S.-led coalition launched a campaign in 2014 to “degrade and destroy” the jihadist group, and is a measure of its deepening involvement in the conflict. “It is a combat death, of course, and a very sad loss,” U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters during a trip to Germany. A U.S. defense official said the dead man was a Navy SEAL. The SEALs are considered to be among the most able U.S. special operations forces and capable of taking on dangerous missions. A senior official within the Kurdish peshmerga forces facing Islamic State in northern Iraq said the man had been killed near the town of Tel Asqof, around 28 kilometers (17 miles) from the militant stronghold of Mosul. The Islamic State insurgents occupied the town at dawn on Tuesday but were driven out later in the day by the peshmerga. A U.S. military official
said the coalition had helped the peshmerga with air support from F-15 jets and drones. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the man was killed “by direct fire” from Islamic State. Carter’s spokesman, Peter Cook, said the incident took place during an Islamic State attack on a peshmerga position some 3-5 km behind the forward line. Such Islamic State incursions are rare in northern Iraq, where the Kurdish peshmerga have pushed the militants back with the help of coalition air strikes and set up defensive lines that the militants are rarely able to breach. The leader of a Christian militia deployed alongside peshmerga in Tel Asqof said the insurgents had used multiple suicide bombers, some driving vehicles laden with explosives, to penetrate peshmerga lines. The Kurdistan Region Security Council said at least 25 Islamic State vehicles had been destroyed on Tuesday and more than 80 militants killed. At least 10 peshmerga also died in the fighting, according to a Kurdish official who posted pictures of the victims on Twitter. The peshmerga also
deflected Islamic State attacks on the Bashiqa front and in the Khazer area, about 40 km west of the Kurdish regional capital Erbil, Kurdish military sources said. In mid-April the United States announced plans to send an additional 200 troops to Iraq, and put them closer to the front lines of battle to advise Iraqi forces in the war against Islamic State. Last month, an Islamic State attack on a U.S. base killed Marine Staff Sergeant Louis Cardin and wounded eight other Americans providing force protection fire to Iraqi army troops. The Islamist militants have been broadly retreating since December, when the Iraqi army recaptured Ramadi, the largest city in the western region. Last month, the Iraqi army retook the nearby region of Hit, pushing the militants further north along the Euphrates valley. But U.S. officials acknowledge that the military gains against Islamic State are not enough. Iraq is beset by political infighting, corruption, a growing fiscal crisis and the Shi’ite Muslim-led government’s fitful efforts to seek reconciliation with aggrieved minority Sunnis, the bedrock of Islamic State support.
Hungary to hold EU migrant quota referendum by October
Migrants, hoping to cross into Hungary, walk with babies on their backs along a railway track outside the village of Horgos in Serbia, towards the border it shares with Hungary August 31, 2015. Hungary will hold a referendum in September or early October on whether to accept any future European Union quota system for resettling migrants, the prime minister’s office said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has taken an increasingly anti-immigrant stance since the migration crisis escalated last year and opposes a plan, agreed by a majority of EU governments in September, to redistribute 160,000 migrants around the bloc. Along with Slovakia, Hungary has launched a court challenge against that plan, which will set quotas for each EU country to host a share of the migrants over two years. The referendum will ask Hungarians whether they would accept any permanent quota system beyond that. The question voters will be asked is: “Do you want the EU, even without the approval of After he was elected to the Senate Hungarian parliament, to be able to prescribe in 2012, he alienated colleagues but drew national attention for the mandatory resettlement of non-Hungarian his role in the 2013 government citizens in Hungary?” “There are crazier and crazier ideas coming up in shutdown. In a 21-hour talkathon, Brussels. It seems that Brussels has not given in which he sought to convince up on the plan for mandatory resettlement,” lawmakers to cut funding for Antal Rogan, Orban’s cabinet chief, told a news President Barack Obama’s conference. signature health-care law, Cruz Once parliament approves holding the referendum, chided the “cheap suits” and “bad President Janos Ader will set a date on the haircuts” of some politicians and matter that Rogan said was an “issue of national read the children’s book “Green sovereignty”. Hungary has erected a steel fence along its Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. Cruz cast himself as the southern border to stop migrants and refugees, leader of a grassroots conservative many of whom arrive in Greece fleeing war in army when he jumped into the Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, and try to travel White House race in March north to settle in countries such as Germany and 2015, and he argued he was the Sweden. Several other countries in southeastern only candidate who could unite Europe have also put up fences. disparate groups of the Republican Party, such as social conservatives and libertarians. He was buoyed by early wins in Iowa and at home in Texas, and Cruz claimed he was the Republican best suited to take on Trump after candidates favored by the party’s establishment, such as Jeb Bush, left the race. As Cruz ended his campaign, vendors hawking campaign-themed apparel outside the Indianapolis event quickly discounted the merchandise bearing Cruz’s campaign slogan, lowering prices from $20 a shirt to just $5. Is Seeking: Supporters lingered in Labourer the remodeled train station where Cruz held his rally, some crying Salary – $6.25 per hr and others hugging one another Telephone – 946 – 8876 as the news sunk in.
Exiting 2016 race, Republican Cruz leaves himself a path forward U.S. Republican Ted Cruz carefully left the door open to a future run for president on Tuesday after a campaign that outlasted a long list of rivals but could not overcome the antiestablishment appeal of Donald Trump. Cruz, who still holds his U.S. Senate seat from Texas for another two years before facing reelection in 2018, told supporters in Indiana where he lost badly in the state’s primary, that his campaign was suspended but that his role in the future of the party was not Republican U.S. presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz drops out of the race over. “I am not suspending our for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination as his wife Heidi (R) looks on fight for liberty,” Cruz said. during his Indiana primary night rally in He could be among several Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., May 3, 2016. Republicans who may resurface in the 2020 presidential campaign flesh” and the “most miserable after failed bids this time, should son of a bitch” he had ever worked the presumptive nominee this with on Capitol Hill. year, Donald Trump, falter in the The next test for Cruz will Nov. 8 election. be determining what role he will The 45-year-old Cruz play in the general election and became a favorite of evangelicals whether, after months of attacks, and the party’s conservative he will throw his support behind wing after he won Iowa’s Trump. caucuses, the first nominating Trump clearly would like contest of the race. He built the his support as he tries to unite the best organization of any other Republican Party after a bitter Republican campaign this year, primary battle. but his zealous conservatism fell “I want to congratulate victim to Trump’s outsider appeal. Ted Cruz,” Trump said in New In the days leading up York at a victory rally. “He’s a to the Indiana vote, Republicans tough, smart competitor.” were reminded of Cruz’s take- Cruz, the son of a Cuban no-prisoners approach in the immigrant, gained prominence in Senate when former House of conservative circles as the Texas Representatives Speaker John solicitor general, arguing cases on Boehner called him “Lucifer in the religious liberty and states’ rights.
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Chinese boy born with 31 fingers and toes; parents hope for surgery Meet Hong Hong. He’s almost 4 months old, lives in China and has 31 fingers and toes. That’s not a typo. The boy was born in January with 15 fingers and 16 toes in Pingjiang County in Hunan province. He also has two palms on each hand and no thumbs. Doctors diagnosed Hong Hong with polydactylism, a congenital condition that happens in humans, dogs and cats, giving them extra fingers and toes. Polydactyly is a pretty common condition, affecting about one in every 1,000 live births, according to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Often, the extra digits are removed surgically. Hong Hong’s parents are trying to raise enough money so their son can undergo the life-changing operation. The condition is usually passed down in families, which is the case for Hong Hong. The boy’s mother also has polydactylism, with six fingers and
toes. While she was pregnant with Hong Hong, both parents were worried their child would inherit the condition. Read More Right now Hong Hong is too young to undergo surgery, the infant’s father, Zou Chenglin, told CNN. In the meantime, his parents are seeking medical advice on how to treat their son. Doctors have given the family differing advice, with some saying the surgery is much more complicated than originally thought because Hong Hong requires not only the removal of his extra fingers and toes but also needs reconstructed thumbs. Opposable thumbs are essential because they give people the ability to grasp objects. The surgery could cost as much as 200,000 Chinese yuan (about $30,000), the boy’s father said. The couple has turned to the Internet for help, and so far they’ve raised more than 40,000 yuan (more than $6,000)
Hong Hong’s mother shows her son’s feet. The infant was born with 16 toes through online donations. But they’ve decided to halt the crowdfunding efforts because of the mixed comments they’ve received about raising money online, the father
said. For now, the family plans to head back to the city of Shenzhen, where they live, so that the father can go back to work.
Diamond the size of a tennis ball could fetch $70 million It’s a rock for the ages. A 3-billion-year-old diamond the size of a tennis ball the largest discovered in over a century could sell for more than $70 million, auctioneer Sotheby’s said Wednesday. The auction house plans to offer the Lesedi la Rona diamond in London on June 29. The diamond was A Sotherby’s employee holds Lesedi La Rona Diamond on May unearthed in November in Tuesday 3, 2016 in New York City. The diamond the size of a tennis Botswana at a mine owned ball that is the largest discovered in more than a century could by Canada’s Lucara Diamond sell at auction for more than $70 million. Sotheby’s says it will Corporation. It measured 1,109 offer the Lesedi la Rona diamond in London on June 29 carats, the second-largest gem-
Drake joins Forbes list of top five richest hip-hop stars Rapper Aubrey “Drake” Graham became the newest member of The Forbes Five club of hip-hop’s wealthiest artists on Monday with a net worth of $60 million, according to Forbes. The annual list has regularly included rap artists Bryan “Birdman” Williams, Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Sean “Diddy” Combs. But due to a mismanagement of funds which resulted in a bankruptcy last summer, 50 Cent was superseded by Drake, who has increased his net worth through touring, music releases and business deals with Nike, Sprite and Apple. “Views,” the fourth studio album by Drake, a Toronto native who goes by his middle name, sold an estimated 630,000 copies on its April 29th release date, according to Vibe Magazine. With each album selling at $13.99 exclusively on iTunes, the 29-year-old made about $800,000 that night. Business mogul and rap artist Diddy continued to hold the number one title with a net worth of $750 million thanks to his agreement with Diageo’s Circo vodka, stakes in his music television network Revolt, his clothing line Sean John and more. Dr. Dre follows with $710 million, then Jay Z in third place with
Musician Drake applauds as his image is displayed on the TV monitors during the Serena Williams, Roberta Vinci match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, September 11, 2015.
quality rough diamond ever scale has ever been offered before discovered. Its name means “our at public auction,” he said. light” in the Tswana language of The largest diamond southern Africa. ever found was the 3,106-carat The auctioneer said the Cullinan diamond, unearthed in rough gemstone “of exceptional South Africa in 1905. It was cut transparency” could yield the into nine pieces that form part of largest top-quality diamond ever the U.K. Crown Jewels. cut and polished. The Lesedi la Rona could David Bennett, chairman smash the record price for a of Sotheby’s jewelry division, called diamond of $48.5 million, paid at the discovery “the find of a lifetime” a Geneva sale last year for the 12.03-carat polished “Blue Moon” and the auction unprecedented. “Not only is the rough diamond. Hong Kong billionaire superlative in size and quality, Joseph Lau picked it up as a gift but no rough even remotely of this for his 7-year-old daughter.
Australia PM Turnbull confirms will call election for July 2
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull attends a meeting at a hotel in Shanghai, China, April 14, 2016.
Australian Prime Minister expected to win. “I am quietly confident that Malcolm Turnbull confirmed on Wednesday that he would call an the Australian people will give us election within the next week to be another term in government,” he said held on July 2, looking to cash in on on Channel 9 TV. $610 million and finally Birdman, who a budget plan aimed at creating jobs “You can expect there to be came fourth with $110 million. an election on the second of July,” and spurring growth. While his net worth is small in The conservative government Turnbull said in an interview on comparison to his fellow club members, delivered a spending plan on Tuesday Australia Broadcasting Corp radio, Drake is quickly climbing the ranks, that effectively doubled as the adding that he would call the poll earning some $150 million to date before launch of its election campaign, after “between now and the 11th of May.” taxes and spending, Forbes said. Turnbull said he planned to use a The government handed The business magazine analyzes political deadlock over industrial down its budget the same day that artists’ past earnings, values their relations to dissolve parliament. the Reserve Bank of Australia cut current holdings and talks to industry The Liberal-National interest rates to a record low of 1.75 specialists to determine which hip-hop coalition, which returned to power percent, seeking to restrain a rising star makes it on the list. in 2013, has lost its lead against the currency and stem deflation. Combined together, Forbes said, opposition Labor party in the latest Turnbull said the move made all five artists are worth $2.2 billion polls, with the two sides now running sense given that inflation was below dollars. neck-and-neck, but Turnbull said he the central bank’s target band.
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Facebook CEO urges Brazilians to decry WhatsApp block
Facebook Inc’s (FB.O) Chief ordered the imprisonment of a Brazil- avid users of free messaging apps, and Executive Mark Zuckerberg called on based Facebook executive in March WhatsApp is by far the most popular Brazilians to demand his company’s in a dispute over demands to access - installed on more than 90 percent of WhatsApp messaging service never be the company’s encrypted messaging Android devices. blocked again after an appeals court on service as part of a drug trafficking As some Brazilians sought an Tuesday overturned the application’s investigation. alternative messaging system, rival second suspension in five months. California-based WhatsApp Telegram said on Monday that it In a post in English on his had said in a statement on Monday suffered technical problems under the Facebook page, the U.S. billionaire and that it was “disappointed” at the judge’s weight of demand. It said it received Facebook founder urged Brazilians decision to suspend its services. It said more than a million new user requests. to gather outside Congress in the it had done the utmost to cooperate Letícia Mendes, a 20-year-old shop capital Brasilia at 6 p.m. (1700 EDT) with Brazilian tribunals, but it did not assistant in Rio de Janeiro, said she on Wednesday to rally in favor of possess the information the court was was frustrated by the suspension legislation that would prevent Internet requesting. because it could force people to use pay services from being blocked. Matt Steinfeld, a Facebook services. WhatsApp was cut off in Brazil spokesman, said WhatsApp executives “It’s really bad,” she told at 2 p.m. (1300 EDT) on Monday after were meeting this week with law Reuters. “It’s just a way of getting more a judge in the remote northeastern enforcement and judicial officials in money out of us, when we already have state of Sergipe ordered Brazil’s five Brazil to improve communication and to pay for so many things.” main wireless operators to block access clarify that the company cannot see The suspension came as a to the app for 72 hours. The reason for users’ encrypted messages and does congressional commission on cyber the order was not made public. not store them after transmission. crime in Brazil debated changes to the The suspension of WhatsApp’s It was the second time in 2014 legislation governing the use of text message and Internet voice five months that WhatsApp in Brazil the Internet. telephone service for smartphones has been suspended. A São Paulo Lower house deputy was lifted after about 24 hours when Mark Zuckerberg in Barcelona, Spain February state judge ordered it shut down for Esperidião Amin, the rapporteur of an appeals judge on Tuesday ruled in 22, 2016. 48 hours on Dec. 15, after Facebook the commission, said his proposed favor of an injunction by the company’s scary in a democracy.” failed to comply with an order. Another reform would help avoid shutdowns lawyers, the court said in a statement. The suspension highlighted court lifted that suspension shortly of this kind by allowing the blocking Some 100 million users were affected. growing international tensions afterward. of specific individuals or IP addresses “You and your friends can between technology companies’ privacy Monday’s suspension angered suspected of illicit activity, rather than help make sure this never happens concerns and national authorities’ many in Brazil, where the service is the access of all users. again, and I hope you get involved,” efforts to use social media to gain used by individuals, companies and “It’s less dramatic than Zuckerberg wrote on Facebook. He information on possible criminal federal and local governments to send withdrawing the service from the also posted a link to a petition, calling activities. messages and share pictures and whole of the Brazilian population,” he efforts to block communication “very The same judge in Sergipe videos. Cost-conscious Brazilians are told Reuters by telephone.
Takata to announce recall of 35 million-40 million U.S. air bag inflators Under pressure from U.S. regulators, Japanese air bag manufacturer Takata Corp (7312.T) is expected to announce as early as Wednesday that it is recalling 35 million to 40 million additional inflators in U.S. vehicles, three sources briefed on the matter said on Tuesday. The expanded recall will be phased in over several years and more than double what is already the largest and most complex auto safety recall in U.S. history. The new recall will cover all frontal air bag inflators without a drying agent, sources briefed on the matter said. To date, 14 automakers, led by Honda Motor Co (7267.T), have recalled 24 million U.S. vehicles with 28.8 million inflators due to the risk that they can explode with too much force and spray metal shards inside vehicles. In recent days, officials from
Battling cancer with light
the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told Takata they need to expand the recall based on the government’s determination of the root cause of the problems, sources briefed on the matter said. NHTSA spokesman Bryan Thomas declined to confirm the expanded recall. “NHTSA has reviewed the findings of three separate investigations into the Takata air bag ruptures. The recall of Takata air bag inflators... continues and the agency will take all appropriate actions to make sure air bags in Americans’ vehicles are safe.” The new recall is expected to include about 35 million passengerside air bags and some driver-side air bags without a drying agent. It is also expected to include some air bags that were previously replaced that did not have a drying agent.
Researchers have for the first time used a technique called optogenetics to prevent and reverse cancer by manipulating electrical signals in cells. Lead author on the study Brook Chernet injected frog embryos with two types of genes, an oncogene to predispose them to cancer and another gene to produce light sensitive “ion channels” in tumor-type cells. Ion channels are passageways into and out of the cell that open in response to certain signals. When the channels are open, the movement of ions into or out of the cell creates an electrical signal.
A logo of Takata Corp is seen with its display as people are reflected in a window at a showroom for vehicles in Tokyo, Japan in this November 6, 2015 Takata spokesman Jared Levy declined to confirm the expansion, but said the company is “working with regulators and our automaker customers to develop long-term, orderly solutions to these important safety issues.” Last month, NHTSA said there were about 85 million unrecalled
Takata air bag inflators in U.S. vehicles that would need to be recalled by 2019 unless the company can prove they are safe. The recall expansion, earlier reported by The Wall Street Journal, leaves open the question of whether about 50 million inflators - including 18 million side inflators and about 32 million frontal and side airbags with drying agents - will eventually need to be recalled. At least 11 people have been killed worldwide in incidents linked to defective Takata inflators. The latest was the March 31 death of a 17-yearold driver in Texas. Under an agreement signed last year, the company has until 2019 to demonstrate that all of its unrecalled air bag inflators are safe. The prospect of ballooning recall costs has prompted Takata to look for a financial backer.
The researchers were able to University. activate the channels on tumor-type cells by “We call this whole research program exposing the embryos to light. By activating cracking the bioelectric code,” said Levin, the channels and adjusting the electrical professor and chair of the Tufts Center for signals in the cells, the team was able to both Regenerative and Developmental Biology. By targeting the electrical patterns prevent and reverse tumor formation in 30 percent of cases, according to the study. in cells, it’s possible to control how fast they “You can turn on the light, in this divide and what information they share with case it’s blue light and you blink this blue their neighbors, says Levin. light at this tumor, I believe it’s 24 hours, and “The idea is much like the brain when the tumor goes away,” said researcher Dany neuroscientists try to figure out the Adams, a co-author on the paper. semantics of electrical states in the brain, we This latest success builds on years try to figure out how patterns are encoded in of research from Michael Levin’s lab at Tufts electrical states in the body,” he added.
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Seven big banks settle U.S. raterigging lawsuit for $324 million Seven of the world’s biggest banks have agreed to pay $324 million to settle a private U.S. lawsuit accusing them of rigging an interest rate benchmark used in the $553 trillion derivatives market. The settlement made public on Tuesday, which requires court approval, resolves antitrust claims against Bank of America Corp (BAC.N), Barclays Plc (BARC.L), Citigroup Inc (C.N), Credit Suisse Group AG (CSGN.S), Deutsche Bank AG (DBKGn.DE), JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBS.L). Several pension funds and municipalities accused 14 banks, including those that settled, of conspiring to rig the “ISDAfix” benchmark for their own gain from at least 2009 to 2012. Companies and investors use ISDAfix to price swaps transactions, commercial real estate mortgages and structured debt securities. The alleged illegal activity included the execution of rapid trades
The Bank of America logo is seen at their offices at Canary Wharf financial district in London, Britain, March 3, 2016. just before the rate was set each day, called “banging the close,” causing the British brokerage ICAP Plc (IAP.L) to delay trades until they moved ISDAfix where they wanted, and posting rates that did not reflect market activity. Under the settlement, payments would include $52 million from JPMorgan; $50 million each from Bank of America, Credit Suisse,
Apple loses China trademark case for ‘iPhone’ on leather goods
Deutsche Bank and RBS; $42 million from Citigroup and $30 million from Barclays. The remaining defendants are BNP Paribas SA (BNPP.PA), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L), Morgan Stanley (MS.N), Nomura Holdings Inc (8604.T), UBS AG (UBSG.S), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) and ICAP,
lawyers for the plaintiffs said. Spokespeople for BNP Paribas, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and UBS declined to comment. The other nonsettling defendants did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Tuesday’s accord came five weeks after U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman in Manhattan refused to dismiss the lawsuit. U.S. and European regulators have also examined whether ISDAfix was set properly, and Barclays agreed last May to pay a $115 million fine to settle a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission probe. The private lawsuit is one of many pending in Manhattan federal court accusing banks of conspiring to rig rate benchmarks, securities prices or commodities prices. The case is Alaska Electrical Pension Fund et al v. Bank of America Corp et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 1407126.
Twitter makes following accounts easier with new Connect tab
Two fake Apple iPhone 6s, which run the Android operating system with an iOS lookalike interface, selling at RMB 580 ($91) each, are seen in a photo illustration taken in Shenzhen, China September 21, 2015 Apple Inc has lost a Xintong Tiandi created battle for the use of the “iPhone” its trademark for leather goods in trademark on leather goods 2007, the first year Apple’s iPhone in China after a Beijing court went on sale. The U.S. firm has ruled against the world’s biggest been disputing the Chinese firm’s technology company in favor of a intellectual property rights since local firm, state media reported. 2012. The Beijing Municipal The Beijing court High People’s Court said Xintong dismissed Apple’s appeal, saying Tiandi can continue to use the the U.S. firm could not prove the phrase “iPhone” on its leather “iPhone” brand was well-known in goods, according to the Legal Daily, China before 2009, when it first the official newspaper of China’s started selling the handsets on the Justice Ministry. mainland. Apple declined to comment. In 2012, Apple paid $60 The U.S. tech supremo million to end a protracted legal has repeatedly found itself tangled dispute over the iPad trademark in in intellectual property disputes China, which had hampered some in China where the sheer number sales and delayed the introduction of companies means trademarks of a new iPad in the country. are often taken by little-known Apple has been facing players. tougher times in Greater China Some enterprising firms its second-largest market. are quick to snap up trademarks Last week, billionaire that are known overseas but not activist investor Carl Icahn said registered locally, in the hope of a he had sold his entire stake in pay-off down the line. the firm. He cited risks to the In 2002, Apple applied stock because of the economic for the “iPhone” trademark for slowdown in the People’s Republic computer hardware and software and worries about how the country in China, but that was only could become more prohibitive in approved in 2013. doing business.
A man reads tweets on his phone in front of a displayed Twitter logo in Bordeaux, southwestern France, March 10, 2016 A new Connect tab on Twitter Inc’s mobile app makes it easier for people to find accounts to follow, the social network said on Tuesday as it launched the new feature to attract more users. The tab suggests a list of accounts based on those already followed, as well as popular ones in the area, product manager Ricardo Castro said in a blog post on the company’s website. Users can choose to automatically sync their address books to connect with friends and family with the tab, he said. The
feature is available in Twitter’s latest app on Apple Inc’s iPhones or smartphones running on Alphabet Inc’s Android. Twitter, led by co-founder Jack Dorsey, has been striving to improve its interface as its growth has lagged those of social media rivals Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google. Twitter’s base grew modestly to 310 million monthly active users in the quarter ended March 31 from 305 million in the fourth quarter. The stock fell 2.7 percent to an all-time low of $14.01 on Tuesday.
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New drugs help sparkling Pfizer results; company raises 2016 forecasts
A woman walks past a Pfizer logo on their building in the Manhattan borough of New York April 6, 2016. Pfizer Inc reported first- also raised its revenue and earnings quarter results that blew past analyst forecast for the year, helped in part estimates, boosted by sales of its new by the weakening dollar. Shares of the cancer and arthritis treatments and company were up 2.5 percent at $33.62 the acquisition last year of hospital in premarket trading on Tuesday. products company Hospira. Global company sales jumped The largest U.S. drugmaker 20 percent to $13 billion, which was
$1 billion more than Wall Street had expected. But the quarter included five more days of sales in the United States than the year-ago quarter, adding revenue of $900 million in the most recent period. Pfizer said sales would be hurt in the fourth quarter of 2016, however, when those added days will be offset by fewer days. Credit Suisse analyst Vamil Divan said the results were impressive, with most drug categories beating sales expectations. But he said investors are eager to hear how Pfizer’s overall strategy might change, following the company’s decision last month to abandon its planned $160 billion acquisition of Allergan Inc. Pfizer walked away after the U.S. Treasury issued new rules curbing tax inversion deals, under which American companies move overseas to cut taxes. Many analysts believe Pfizer needs to buy new medicines or entire biotech companies to ensure competitive earnings growth. Meanwhile, its recently launched breast cancer treatment, Ibrance, is on its way to becoming a mega-blockbuster
product. With the Allergan deal now scratched, Pfizer has said it will decide this year whether to split off its hundreds of generic medicines, called established products, into a separate business. When it announced its planned Allergan deal last November, Pfizer put off making the decision until 2019. Sales of the generic medicines rose 17 percent in the quarter to $5.97 billion, while sales of its array of patent-protected drugs jumped 23 percent to $7.03 billion. Net income rose to $3.02 billion, or 49 cents per share, from $2.38 billion, or 38 cents per share, a year earlier, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Excluding special items, Pfizer earned 67 cents per share, well above the average analyst estimate of 55 cents per share. Pfizer now expects 2016 revenue of $51 billion to $53 billion, from its earlier view of $49 billion to $51 billion, and earnings of $2.38 to $2.48 per share, from $2.20 to $2.30 per share.
Saudi plans stock market reforms to draw foreign money Saudi Arabia announced a string of reforms to its stock market that could attract billions of dollars of fresh foreign money and smooth sales of state assets as the kingdom grapples with damage to its finances caused by low oil prices. When Riyadh opened its bourse to direct foreign investment last June, it took a cautious approach, imposing tight ownership limits and minimum qualifications for overseas institutions to reduce the risk of them destabilizing the market. Reforms announced on Tuesday suggested authorities are now courting foreign money more aggressively. Last week, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman outlined sweeping plans to cut the kingdom’s dependence on oil exports. Among his plans are a privatization program that will include offering a stake of under 5 percent in national oil giant Saudi Aramco. The Saudi stock market could have trouble absorbing the shares without an infusion of foreign money. “This is a very good piece of news and supportive of the stock market in the medium- to long term,” Sebastien Henin, head of asset management at Abu Dhabi’s The National Investor, said of Tuesday’s announcement. “It may clear the road for the possible listing of Aramco shares...All
in all, this will align the bourse with international markets and encourage foreign investors to allocate funds to Saudi shares.” Each foreign institutional investor will be allowed to own directly a stake of just under 10 percent of a single listed company, up from a previous ceiling of 5 percent, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced. Other restrictions were scrapped, including a ceiling of 10 percent on combined ownership by foreign institutions of the market’s entire capitalization. All foreign investors combined will still be limited to owning 49 percent of any single firm. To qualify as a foreign institutional investor in Saudi Arabia, each asset manager will only need to have a minimum of $1 billion of assets under management globally, instead of $5 billion. The CMA said it would now accept investments by new types of foreign institution including sovereign wealth funds and university endowments. The regulator also said it had approved the introduction of securities lending and covered short-selling to the stock market, which would give investors more options to hedge their purchases against market downturns. Meanwhile, the Saudi Stock Exchange will introduce during the first half of 2017 the settlement of trades within
Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) Khalid al-Hussan gestures during Euromoney Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 3, 2016. two working days of execution, the bourse said. At present, trades must be settled on the same day. This has inconvenienced foreign investors in particular as they must have large amounts of money on hand before trading, which can be hard given Riyadh’s time zone and its SundayThursday business week. Many big emerging markets have settlement after two days. Saudi Arabia wants to join international index compiler MSCI’s emerging markets index as soon as in 2017, because many global funds base their investments on that index. Officials have conceded same-day settlement is an obstacle to inclusion. MSCI is expected to say in June whether it will review Saudi Arabia for possible inclusion in the
index, and the reforms announced on Tuesday could help to sway its decision. Nevertheless, the Saudi stock market did not react positively to the announcement; its index .TASI was 1.4 percent lower in late trade. One reason is that the reforms will take considerable time to materialize. The CMA said its new foreign ownership rules, and a date for them to take effect, would be revealed only by the end of the first half of 2017. A deeper reason is that despite last June’s opening to foreign institutions, overseas funds have so far not been very keen to put their money into Saudi Arabia; total direct and indirect foreign investment accounts for less than 1 percent of the $408 billion stock market, bourse data shows.
Canada for first time says it actively wants to help Bombardier The top Canadian official probing a request by planemaker Bombardier Inc (BBDb.TO) for aid to support its new CSeries passenger jet on Monday indicated for the first time that Ottawa actively wanted to help the company, highlighting the number of jobs it provides. Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains until now has said merely that the Liberal government would closely examine Bombardier’s request for $1 billion in aid and
outlined some of the concessions he wants in return. But on Monday he went notably further, detailing how much help Ottawa had given the company over the last 40 years and stressing the number of aerospace jobs across Canada that depended on Bombardier continuing to operate. “We’ve been there with the company in the past, we’ve continued to remain engaged with the company and we want to be part
of a solution going forward,” he told reporters. The CSeries is years late and billions of dollars over budget. The government has previously said it wants assurances on jobs, investment in research and the location of Bombardier’s headquarters, which are in the predominantly French-speaking province of Quebec. Noting that Bombardier has 950 suppliers across Canada, Bains added: “This is not simply a
Quebec issue. This is a Canadian issue. This is a strong Canadian brand. We believe in it.” Bains later told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp that Ottawa had provided C$1.3 billion ($1.0 billion) in loans and contributions to the firm over the past four decades. This sum infuriates critics who complain Ottawa is engaging in corporate welfare to support a badly run company.
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U.S. oil industry bankruptcy wave nears size of telecom bust
Dead sunflowers stand in a field near dormant oil drilling rigs which have been stacked in Dickinson, North Dakota January 21, 2016 The rout in crude prices is snowballing into one of the biggest avalanches in the history of corporate America, with 59 oil and gas companies now bankrupt after this week’s filings for creditor protection by Midstates Petroleum MPOY.PK and Ultra Petroleum UPL.NL. The number of U.S. energy bankruptcies is closing in on the staggering 68 filings seen during the depths of the telecom bust of 2002 and 2003, according to Reuters data, the law firm Haynes & Boone and bankruptcydata.com. Charles Gibbs, a restructuring partner at Akin Gump in Texas, said the U.S. oil industry is not even halfway through its wave of bankruptcies. “I think we’ll see more filings in the second quarter than in the first quarter,” he said. Fifteen oil and gas companies filed for bankruptcy in the first quarter. Some oil producers appear to be holding on, hoping the price
of crude stabilizes at a higher level. In February, oil slumped as low as $27 a barrel from peaks above $100 a barrel nearly two years ago. U.S. crude has recovered somewhat, and on Tuesday was trading a little below $44 a barrel. [O/R] Until recently, banks had been willing to offer leeway to borrowers in the shale sector, but lately some lenders have tightened their purse strings. A widely predicted wave of mergers in the shale space has yet to materialize as oil price volatility makes valuations difficult, and buyers balk at taking on debt loads until target companies exit bankruptcy. The telecom and energy boom-and-bust cycles have notable parallels. Pioneering technology brought an influx of investment to each industry, a plethora of new, small companies issued high levels of debt, and a subsequent supply glut sapped pricing just as
demand fell sharply. Neither this crash nor the telecom crack-up in the early 2000s rival the housing and financial bust in 2007-2009 in terms of magnitude and economic impact. But losses for energy investors in the stock and bond markets in the last two years are significant. It remains unclear how long it will take to get through the worst of the declines, and who will be left standing when it is over. A 60 percent slide in oil prices since mid-2014 erased as much as $1.02 trillion from the valuations of U.S. energy companies, according to the Dow Jones U.S. Oil and Gas Index .DJUSEN, which tracks about 80 stocks. This has already surpassed the $882.5 billion peak-to-trough loss in market capitalization from the Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index in the early 2000s. In the debt market, there are also signs that lots of money could be lost this time around, especially in high-yield bonds. During its boom, U.S. oil and gas companies issued twice as much in bonds as telecom companies did in the latter part of the 1990s through the early 2000s. Between 1998 and 2002, about $177.1 billion in new bonds were sold in the U.S. telecommunications sector; less than 10 percent were junk bonds. U.S. oil and gas companies sold about $350.7 billion in debt between 2010 and 2014, the peak years of the oil-and-gas boom, with junk bonds making up more than 50 percent of all issuance, according to Thomson Reuters data.
New York Times revenue falls on lower ad sales
New York Times Co (NYT.N) reported a 1.2 percent fall in quarterly revenue as ad sales fell in its print and digital businesses. Digital ad revenue, which contributes about a third of total ad revenue, fell 1.3 percent to $41.8 million, while print advertising revenue fell 9 percent, the company said on Tuesday. New York Times, like many other newspaper and magazine publishers, has been trying to cut costs and push further into digital content as it struggles with diminishing revenue from its print division. Circulation revenue from the company’s digital-only subscriptions rose 14.2 percent to $54.2 million in the first quarter. The company said paid digital-only subscriptions totaled about 1.4 million as of the end of the first quarter, a net increase of 87,000 from the preceding quarter. The company said in February that it aims to increase the number to a “million and a quarter” by the end of the year. Revenue fell to $379.5 million from $384.2 million. Excluding items, the company earned 10 cents per share. Analysts on average had expected a profit of 8 cents and revenue of $377.3 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/ E/S. Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $8.3 million, or 5 cents per share, in the first quarter from $14.3 million, or 9 cents per share, a year earlier.
Drought-hit Zimbabwe sells off wild animals
Zimbabwe put its wild animals up for sale on Tuesday, saying it needed buyers to step in and save the beasts from a devastating drought. Members of the public “with the capacity to acquire and manage wildlife” - and enough land to hold the animals - should get in touch to register an interest, the state Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said. There were no details on the animals on offer or their cost, but the southern African country’s 10 national parks are famed for their huge populations of elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards and buffalos. A drought across the region has left more than 4 million Zimbabweans needing aid and hit the crops they rely on for food and export earnings, from maize to tobacco. It has also exacerbated an economic crisis in the cash-strapped country that has largely been deserted by foreign donors since 1999. Selling the animals would give some of them a new home and ease financial pressure on the parks authority, which says it receives little
government funding and struggles to get by on what it earns through hunting and tourism. “In light of the drought ... Parks and Wildlife Management Authority intends to destock its parks estates through selling some of the wildlife,” the authority said in a statement. It asked interested Zimbabweans to get in touch and did not mention foreign buyers. Parks authority spokeswoman Caroline Washaya-Moyo would not say whether the animals could be exported or how many it wanted to sell. “We do not have a target. The number of animals depends on the bids we receive,” she said. There was no immediate comment from the wildlife groups that protested loudly last year when Zimbabwe exported 60 elephants, half of them to China, where the animals are prized for their tusks. About 54,000 of Zimbabwe’s 80,000 elephants live in the western Hwange National Park, more than four times the number it is supposed to hold, the agency says.
Men attempt to get a malnourished cow on its feet in rural Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The drought is expected to worsen an already critical water shortage in Hwange, which has no rivers and relies on donors to buy fuel to pump out underground wells. The privately-owned Zimbabwe Independent newspaper reported in February that Bubye Conservancy, a private game park in
southern Zimbabwe, could be forced to kill 200 lions to reduce over-population. Many hunters have stayed away, the paper quoted Bubye general manager Blondie Leathem as saying, since the furor over the killing of Cecil, a rare black-maned lion, by a U.S. dentist last year.
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RBC ROYAL BANK (BAHAMAS) LIMITED is presently considering applications for: CREDIT OFFICER – RBC TURKS & CAICOS BRANCH The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: •3 or more years Banking Experience •AICB/ABIFS Diploma or a degree in banking or a related field would be an asset •Previous experience in portfolio and liability administration would be an asset
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Is Seeking: Salesperson Salary – $6.25 per hr Telephone –946-8876
SEEKS 1 Domestic Worker Applicant must be honest, reliable & hardworking fluent in English & French. Contact 231-0361
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•Negotiating/Selling •Relationship building •Impact and Influence •Ability to manage multiple priorities •Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills •Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Key Responsibilities: •Contributes to meeting team sales plan, and related activities through effective assessment of customer financial needs, providing product solutions •Contribute to strategic business priorities by successfully sourcing, acquiring and anchoring new clients to Retail Account Managers thereby growing revenue and enhancing customer loyalty. •Develops and maintains relationships with service partners to optimize business opportunities and referrals. A competitive compensation package (base salary & bonus) will be commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.
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JOB DESCRIPTION PORTS ENGINEER MANGER The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking an outstanding professional for the role of Ports Engineer Manager.
Overview
The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is a self-supporting public statutory body established in 2008 for the management of maritime affairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Ports the Ports Engineer shall direct, plan, organize, integrate and oversee the engineering/construction work of the Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos.
Interested persons should apply by May 9th, 2016 and follow the steps below: •Go to jobs.rbc.com •Type Turks & Caicos in the search by location box •Then select Search Jobs •Select the role you wish to apply for iv) Review testing methods and materials in the lab when necessary. v) Monitor and approve construction progress. vi) Preparation of Engineer Certificates for progressed work. vii) Liaise with the Public Works on a daily/ weekly basis. viii)Provide weekly/monthly (or as determined) progress reports of projects to the Director or Ports/Board. ix) Engage and manage subcontractors and service providers to ensure minimal interruptions. x) Ensure that all facilities are operated in compliance with local regulations and international standards when necessary. xi) Be a standing participant of the Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Board of Directors. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: •Knowledge and experience in planning and managing port related projects •Knowledge of Contract management and FIDC •Knowledge of public procurement processes highly desirable •Knowledge of Planning Ordinance Regulations and Building Codes of the Turks and Caicos Islands •Hands-on maintenance and repair skills required
Minimum Requirements:
The holder of the post will provide expert professional assistance and support to the Board of Directors and management of the Ports Authority on engineering, construction and major maintenance, and related facilities matters; and performs related duties as assigned.
Training and Experience: Under Graduate Degree from a recognized university with a major in civil engineering or a closely related field; and at least twelve years of responsible management experience in the design, construction and maintenance of diverse and complex public facilities, with civil engineering and construction experience.
Holder may be expected to relocate within the Islands to undertake works.
Salary and Allowances: $ 72,000 per annum.
In addition, he/she will be responsible for engineering design, project management, surveying, consultancy and construction contract administration, construction inspection, scheduling and quality control, cost estimating, and major maintenance programmes. The incumbent is expected to make high-level decisions within general policy guidelines and utilize exemplary and analytical skills on matters that are critical to the operational success of the Ports Authority. Project Specific Duties to include but not limited to the following: i) Review and approve the design drawings on behalf of the Ports Authority to ensure compliance with the designs of projects. ii) Assist with the preparation of Contract Documents using FIDIC conditions of contract. iii) Oversee facilities modification, including obtaining estimates on equipment, labour, materials and other related costs and requirements.
Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page. For complete job description please email boardsecretary@ports.tc. Qualified Turks and Caicos Islander, either living in the TCI or abroad, are encouraged to apply . Applications should be addressed to: Director, Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands and can be delivered to the Turks and Caicos Islands Ports Authority, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands or emailed to: boardsecretary@ports.tc by the deadline date. The subject line in the email should read “Ports Engineer Manager”. Envelopes should have the subject “Ports Engineer Manager” clearly marked on the front. Deadline: May 26, 2016. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. Full Job Description can be found on www.ports.tc
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Provo Water Company Ltd is seeking a suitable applicant to fill the following position:
POSITION:
DOCUMENTATION ENGINEER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: •Must be a graduate of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management. •With at least 5 year minimum experience in distribution systems management under a water utility company setting. •Must be familiar with the distribution system or water pipeline network including all the description of its appurtenances, line assets and installed devices. •Must be proficient in technical report writing and knows how to prepare project studies. •Must have a background on legal documentations and contract preparation. •Must be analytical and apt in mathematical calculations. •Must be proficient in both written and oral communication. •Must be computer literate and familiar with computer maintenance management software (CMMS). •Must be willing to do fieldwork and at night time or during wee hours in the morning •Must be willing to work under pressure and perform multi-tasking.
JOB DESCRIPTION 1.Writes all documentations for any given PWC project and manages all paperwork required under the engineering department. 2.Reviews all details of the design and processes in the distribution system to determine the type of documentation that may be required in every phases of the project. 3.Prepares feasibility study for any proposed undertaking which includes research, analysis, data consolidation, drafting and finalization of report for the PWC’s board approval. 4.Prepares contracts on any upcoming project and drafts memorandum of agreement / understanding/undertaking for customers with specialized work requirement beyond the standard offering of PWC. 5.Prepares work orders for the distribution department and issues payment certificate on
contractors & sub-contractors on every finished project after careful assessment of its completion. 6.Coordinates with other departments all paperwork and other materials related to project documentation. These documents include engineering drawings, technical specifications, modifications and project scheduling. 7.Keeps and maintains accurate records of all projects and implements a system to keep the information available and up-to-date for both internal users and external customers. 8.Prepares an elaborate technical report as requested by customers on cases requiring enlightenment particularly on leaks, increase in billing, costing, technical investigation and any other assessment related to water and piping problems. 9.Designs and develops engineering forms including its flows and processes to ensure proper channeling of task and information among department involved. 10.Maintains a record of all engineering transactions and activities for ease of access and immediate reference. 11.Prepares correspondence and other related documentation as required to secure government permit or special concession on any road work projects. 12.Provides documentation to any private or government agencies as required in the fulfillment of a specified task. 13.Prepares monthly consolidated engineering report on all projects and related activities carried out by the department. 14.Perform other function as required by the head of the Engineering. Salary Range: US$ 32, 400 – 42, 000 per annum All applications must be submitted by April 29th, 2016. Turks & Caicos Islanders need only apply.
Office Manager PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. P.O. Box 39, Grace Bay Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Fax: (649) 941-8310 Email: K.Clarke@provowater.tc
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Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the second half in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 104-93
Cavaliers beat Hawks in series opener
A week off did not disrupt the Cleveland Cavaliers’ momentum, nor was it enough time to alter the Atlanta Hawks’ history against them. The Cavaliers still have never lost to the Hawks in the postseason, but this one was not easy. LeBron James scored 25 points and came up with two big steals late in the Cavs’ 104-93 victory on Monday against the Hawks to take a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. It was the eighth consecutive victory for the Cavs over the Hawks after sweeping them in last year’s conference finals and winning all three meetings in the regular season this year. But they had to fight back after blowing an 18-point lead in the third quarter. “When you get it to 18, all you’ve got to do is lift the shovel up and pour dirt on ‘em, especially if you want to be a high-level team,” Cavs reserve Richard Jefferson said. “We didn’t do that tonight and it almost cost us.” A dunk by James with 3:56 left in the third quarter put the Cavs ahead 72-54 before the Hawks roared back, scoring 11 straight points and closing the third by scoring 16 of the last 18 points to pull within 74-70 at the start of the fourth. Al Horford’s dunk with eight minutes left gave the Hawks their first lead of the night at 8079, but Kyrie Irving countered on a corner 3-pointer -- his first basket since early in the second quarter. There were four lead changes and three ties in the final eight frenetic minutes. “I thought the way our guys competed for the whole night was what we need,” Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “Going forward I think we can play better.” The Cavs pulled away for good when James stole the ball from Dennis Schroder with Cleveland clinging to a 92-88 lead and 3:11 left. The Cavs needed three cracks at the offensive end, thanks to two huge offensive rebounds, before James converted a three-point play to extend the lead to 95-88 with 2:09 left. It marked James’ first basket of the fourth quarter. He finished with nine assists and seven rebounds. “I just like how our guys come together when things get tough now,” Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said. “That’s the biggest thing for us. We’ve got a great team. When things get tough, we have to come together even more.” Irving had 21 points and eight assists and Kevin Love had 17 points and 11 rebounds despite a tough 4-of-17 shooting night. Love took another hard blow to his right shoulder on a foul late in the game, the same shoulder he injured during a Game 4 victory against the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The Cavs’ trainer worked on the shoulder during a timeout and Love was able to remain in the game. “I’m fine,” Love said. “I can’t catch a break with that shoulder, but I’m fine.”
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Mayweather happy in retirement but hints at ring return
Floyd Mayweather Jr is happily retired but the 39-yearold unbeaten American hinted in an interview on Saturday that a return to the ring could not be completely ruled out. Mayweather quit boxing in September after accumulating a 49-0 record during a 19-year career that produced world titles in five weight divisions and earnings in excess of $800 million. The American says he is happy with life outside the ring but acknowledged he was in talks with television networks over a possible comeback fight. “Everyone is asking me ‘is Floyd Mayweather coming back?’” he said in an interview with Showtime. “Right now, I’m happy being on this side but I’ve been talking with CBS and Showtime and you just never know. But right now, I’m just happy on this side,” added Mayweather, who ended his career in the welterweight division. “As of right now, some crazy numbers have been thrown my way -- upwards, of course, of
Undefeated WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. speaks during a news conference at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas September 9, 2015 nine figures. “But I’m truly blessed beyond belief and I really don’t know what we’re going to do. But right now, I’m really happy being on this side helping our fighters.” Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao, who retired last month, in a unanimous decision last year before defeating Andre Berto in September in his last bout.
Many want him to take on undefeated Kazakh middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin but Mayweather was quick to rule out the possibility of agreeing to that match-up. “How can Floyd Mayweather fight at 160 (pounds) when I can never even make 154?” he said.
Andy Murray won’t stay at Olympic Village at Rio Games
Andy Murray, from Britain, celebrates after winning a point against Radek Stepanek, from Czech Republic, during a Madrid Open tennis tournament match in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Murray won 7-6, 3-6 and 6-1 Defending champion Andy Murray says he won’t be living in the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro, preferring to stay at an apartment with the British tennis team. Murray stayed in the athletes’ village in Beijing in 2008, but not in London in 2012, when he won the Olympic gold medal in the singles tournament. “I’m not staying in
the Village,” he said after a second-round victory over Radek Stepanek at the Madrid Masters on Tuesday. “I’m staying in an apartment with the rest of the team.” He said he had fun socializing with athletes from other sports in Beijing, but in Rio this August he decided to repeat the winning formula from London. “To be honest, when I stayed in the village in Beijing I had a great time,” said the No. 2-ranked Murray. “But my tennis was pretty bad there. I did something different obviously during London and that worked out well for me.” Murray said he wants to be as prepared as possible to contend for another medal, and to do that he will take on the Olympics as if it was any other big tournament on tour. “My job there is to try to prepare as best I can and win a medal for my country,” the 28-year-old British player said. “I think the best way to do that is to sort of prepare like you do for other events where you’re in your own space.” Murray also spent some time at the athletes’ village in London even though he was not based there. He said at the time that meeting with other athletes was part of the Olympic
experience. Many other tennis players did not stay at the village in 2012 because the Olympic tournament was played at Wimbledon, distant from the other main competition venues. Roger Federer is another top player who reportedly will skip the athletes’ village in Rio, although his staff was yet to confirm his official plans. Federer had problems at the Olympic Village in 2008 because of the constant requests from other athletes for autographs and photographs. Maria Sharapova also was constantly sought-after at the village in London. “It’s different than what we’re used to,” Murray said. “I think that’s why the players are staying outside.” Rafael Nadal was one off the main attractions at the Olympic Village in Beijing, when he won the singles gold medal. He has already said he wants to enjoy the same experience in Rio in a few months. The former No. 1 said that being with other athletes is one of the high points of being at the games. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic, the bronze medalist in Beijing, said that the Olympic tournament is one of his priorities. Like Nadal, he also stayed at the athletes’ village in 2008.
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