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man from Turks and Caicos Islands audio on the footage, it appears the who lives in Massachusetts, USA, two men exchange words before Penn was last week sentenced to 17-to- hits Worster with his cane. Eventually 20 years in prison on a voluntary Worster begins to leave the office and manslaughter charge. Penn grabs a 9mm handgun from his Howard Penn, 56, was found bag and fires once. guilty of voluntary manslaughter A reporter from Masslive said in the death of Lloyd Worster, the Penn took the stand in his own defense custodian at a motel called the Albion Thursday and described receiving daily rooming house, who he shot in the back threats from Worster. and killed while working as a security “I felt very insecure. I felt he guard. targeted me because of my physical A jury returned a verdict of disability,” said Penn, who walks with guilty on the lesser charge, rather than a cane. the first-degree murder charge Penn Penn described repeated faced. situations of what he felt were threats Penn, who was working as an by Worster. He noted the man followed unarmed security guard, claimed self- him to other locations around the defense. He testified during the trial city and would “stare him down.” The that Worster, who he killed, threatened defense brought in another witness to him daily. Penn told the court that he testify about a disagreement between carried the gun after several separate Penn and Worster about 6 months incidents at the rooming house. before the shooting when Worster The Judge David Ricciardone allegedly hit him with the cane. sentenced Penn to concurrent Worster, according to Penn, sentences of one and two years in made racist remarks to Penn. The prison for firearm and ammunition security guard said he decided to possession charges. ignore Worster. Defense attorney James On the witness stand, Penn Krasnoo argued for a sentence of 8-to- explained that he bought the gun 12 years in prison based on his client’s from two people entering the Albion health. He also said Penn is from the several years before. He said he bought Turks and Caicos Islands and will be it after he was attacked in 2010 and deported once his sentence is completed. after several other incidents at the Krasnoo said he felt the jury returned a Albion, which he described as having a “fair, very carefully deliberated verdict.” “reputation” for drugs, prostitution and Assistant District Attorney violence. Brett Dillon said he didn’t agree with “Ever since I was brutally the jury’s verdict and stated Penn had attacked, I’ve had the gun in my bag,” a four-page criminal record including Penn said. “Those situations told me I past assault charges. “That tape is needed to be prepared. I kept it with clear judge, he shoots a man in the me on shift.” back as he is walking away,” Dillon Meantime, the deceased’s said while arguing for an 18-to-20-year daughter, Nicole Worster, calmly stood sentence. up inside a Worcester courtroom just According to reports from feet from the man who was found guilty Masslive.com, the shooting was caught of killing her father and said the ability on surveillance video that was played to say bye to her loved one was ripped for the jury during the trial. away. The video showed a struggle “I was robbed of my final between the two men inside the goodbye,” she said before Howard Penn security office before Penn shot was sentenced for fatally shooting her Worster in the back. While there is no father. Continued on Page 2
DELANO WILLIAMS MAKES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS PROUD
Delano Williams sprinted his way into the history books and into the hearts of residents when he became the first Turks and Caicos Islander to participate in an Olympic Games. Williams, 22, ran a powerful second leg in the 4x400 metre heats at the Rio Olympics in Brazil on Friday, August 19th. His team won, but they were later disqualified for an illegal baton exchange because anchor runner Martyn Rooney was outside the zone in the
final take-over. The disappointing news did not stop residents of Turks and Caicos Islands from jubilantly celebrating the historic feat of their hometown hero. There was a festive atmosphere as hundreds gathered at different bars and restaurants to watch the night-time race. A big celebration is planned for Williams when he returns to the Turks and Caicos Islands next week.
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TURKS ISLANDER JAILED IN USA FOR KILLING SECURITY GUARD Nicole Worster remembered standing inside St. Vincent Hospital as her father’s lifeless body was on a nearby table. She remembered being told she could not touch her father because he still needed to be processed for evidence. “I could not hug him or kiss him,” she said. “I could merely just stand there and stare at him and tell him how much I loved him and how much I would miss him.” Worster’s daughter asked the judge to give Penn the maximum penalty in the case. “And may you please take into consideration the life sentence of heartache, grief, and pain our family is now serving,” she said. A niece of Worster called Penn a coward who shot Worster in the back. As she spoke in court, Nicole Worster said her father would never get the chance to walk her down the aisle when she is married. Worster will never be able to watch his grandchildren grow up, she said.
The Albion, where Penn worked, is a building with a troubled past. It has been notorious for code violations and criminal activity. “We had a person die every 60 days in the building, and hundreds of medical calls a year,” said a former manager at the building, Michael L. Rienecker of Worcester. He said tenants at the rooming house have included recent parolees from prison, sex offenders, people with addiction problems and those who can’t pass a background check to live elsewhere. In the spectrum of living accommodations, he said, the rooming house is a step above a shelter. The rent of $125 a week brings a single room, with a shared bath and kitchenette on each floor, said Mr. Rienecker, who said “100 percent” of tenants are on some form of government assistance. “The people who live in a rooming house are people who can’t live anywhere else,” Mr. Rienecker said.
Howard Penn In November a city inspection of the five-story, 68-bedroom lodging house turned up 58 violations of the minimum standards for human habitation under the state sanitary code, according to Amanda M. Wilson,
the city’s director of housing and health inspections. Violations included bedbugs, hanging smoke detectors, and water leaks, she said.
Protesters in DR march arrested Eight persons have been arrested for numerous offences that occurred on Sunday July 17th, 2016, during a demonstration on Airport Road Providenciales. Police spokesman Kevin Clarke said the eight individuals were arrested for assault on police, resisting arrest,
inciting a riot, disorderly conduct, obstruction, throwing missiles, making use of threatening and obscene language. Those persons are on police bail and will be charged next month. Clarke said more arrests expected to be made. Around 5 pm on the above date, during a protest, these individuals (male
and female) acted in a manner that is contrary to what was supposed to be a peaceful protest. Police have a duty to facilitate and encourage the right to peaceful protest while still protecting their safety and that of the public and in doing so, maintaining law and order.
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Dolphin Cove project focusing on St. Lucia instead of TCI
Chairman and founder of Dolphin Cove, Stafford Burrowes, says the company will likely bump up plans for expansion to St Lucia as its first regional park over the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) for which it has been trying for some time to obtain approvals. The company has been trying for more than four years to expand regionally, but with TCI approvals slow in coming, Burrowes told the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper, “We may jump over TCI and bring St Lucia in a little quicker. “There is a new government in St Lucia and I think that is a very god government to us,” he said, adding the company is anxious to launch these parks. Operators of animal parks typically face pushback from animal rights lobby groups and this, Burrowes reasoned, has led to the delay in the TCI planning department “finally giving us the rubber stamp”. “We have our permit to operate a dolphin park and our
engineering drawings and EIA are with planning department. But like everywhere, there is a pushback and it is very strong there,” he said, while charging that this pushback emanates from foreigners living in TCI, or ‘nonbelongers’ as they are called, and not the local populace. Dolphin Cove has submitted an environmental impact assessment on the marine park development to the TCI authority and is just awaiting their decision to move forward, he said. The marine park, based in Jamaica, currently operates four locations on the north coast. The company bought lands in St Lucia in 2012 and in the TCI a year later. Last year, Dolphin Cove was taken over by World of Dolphin Inc, whose subsidiary Dolphin Discovery now operates the marine park. Burrowes remains in charge of the company. CEO of the Dolphin Discovery Group, Eduardo Albor Villanueva, told shareholders at the company’s annual
Royal West Indies Resort ROYAL WEST INDIES RESORT, is looking for motivated proactive individuals to join its ‘Resort Team’ and contribute to this growing Condominium Resort. Candidates MUST want to actively participate in creating an excellent and professional guest experience. •WASTE WATER MAINTENANCE •HOUSEMAN •GARDENER •LABOURER •POOL ATTENDANT
Requirements: •MUST speak English and the ability to write and read English •Ability to maintain pools and hot tub chemicals and maintenance issues related to same •Fit and able for heavy lifting •Personality suited for the hotel industry •Must be customer friendly •Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends. •Knowledge of waste water treatment plants •Knowledge of Commercial Laundry Equipment including propane systems •Air Conditioning systems, Fire Alarm systems, Domestic Water systems including Water Heaters •Irrigation systems •Greet and escort guests to room •Monthly housekeeping inventory •Daily replenishment of room items and restocking of closets •Daily cleaning of buildings •Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays Wages $6.50/hour All resumes and applications must be forwarded to: Royal West Indies Resort P.O. Box 482, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands You may also fax to: (649)946-5008
general meeting on Tuesday that US$40 million has already been spent on upgrading the existing facilities of Dolphin Cove to benefit both staff and guests. This year, Dolphin Discovery is pumping US$2 million into initiatives related to Dolphin Cove’s physical plant, cost efficiencies and revenue enhancement, according to CEO of the Dolphin Discovery Group, Eduardo Albor Villanueva, at the Jamaican company’s annual general meeting in New Kingston on Monday. The improvements included the kitchen and break rooms, according to regional director for Jamaica, Alex Raygoza. Burrowes said plans to add other local parks should take off, given the resources of the new owner. “What Dolphin discovery brings to the table is a whole lot of expertise that we were scrounging around to find. We have a lot of babies and we have the staff,” he said. “When it was just us alone, we had to do one (park) at a time. But with the
Chairman and founder of Dolphin Cove, Stafford Burrowes resources behind us now, we can do two at the same time.” Dolphin Cove is valued at around $1.7 billion by annual revenues. At half-year ending June, the company’s sales topped $1 billion, placing it on track to exceed its annual performance in 2015. Profit at halfyear was up from $284 million to $345 million.
SENIOR PLANT ELECTRICIAN Description Responsible for carrying out effective preventive and corrective repairs to plant control and electrical equipment and other company assets in a manner consistent with equipment manufacturer’s specification and standard electrical practices and as directed by the Plant Production Manager Main Duties Maintain, install and trouble shoot all rotating and stationary electrical equipment with particular emphasis on control systems. All such work will be performed with safety, efficiency and functionality of the FortisTCI system as the guiding factors. Participate in the layout, construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repairs to FortisTCI facilities by assisting in the preparation and interpretation of blueprints, plans specifications, catalogue data and written and verbal instructions. Maintain, install and trouble shoot all breakers (high and low voltage) and associated equipment at the Power Plant. Supervise and mentor apprentices. Plan and conduct work in a manner consistent with the company’s commitment to the environment and ensure that subordinate employees are likewise in compliance. Be familiar with and adhere to the safety and operating procedures of the company. Be calm and competent in response to plant emergencies. Knowledge and experience with starting, synchronizing, and loading multiple generators unto a power system busbar. Knowledge of substation operations and maintenance. Operate Company vehicles as required and in adherence to company policy and the driving regulations of TCI authorities. Be professional in dress and demeanor as befits an employee and ensure that a good public image of FortisTCI is maintained at all times. Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by system contingencies from time to time. Minimum Requirements At a minimum, must possess an electrical technologist, or electrical technician advanced diploma (or equivalent), with particular emphasis on controls systems and protection technology. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in high voltage application preferably in the diesel power generation and substation environment. Experience working on Caterpillar and Wartsila diesel generators will be an asset. Familiarity with and competency in the use of computers PLCs and standard computing software programs. Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals. Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English. Experience in high voltage installation, maintenance, and repairs. Ability to function effectively under emergency situations and thinks clearly and effectively and able to deliver within deadlines and to work under pressure. Compensation Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is September 6 2016 to: Claudia Munnings Director Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc OR cmunnings@fortistci.com
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Governor greets new Chief Magistrate and criminal justice advisor
Chief Magistrate Mrs. Tanya LobbanJackson pictured with the Governor Peter Beckingham
The Governor, Peter Beckingham, greeted the new Turks and Caicos Islands Chief Magistrate at her swearing-in ceremony in Providenciales on 18 August. Mrs. Tanya Lobban-Jackson, originally from Jamaica, has most recently been Senior Crown Counsel in Cayman Islands. She will be joined in TCI by her husband and two young children. The Governor and Chief Magistrate also met in TCI on 23 August with Ms Hilary Ryan, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s newly appointed Criminal Justice
Adviser to the Caribbean Overseas Territories. Ms Ryan, who will be based in Miami, will have a particular focus on child safe-guarding, serious crime and money laundering, and the criminal justice system. After her visit the Governor said: “I hope that Ms Ryan’s new role will encourage all the parts of TCI involved in criminal justice to look to the UK for advice and possibly financial assistance. We had very positive discussions with the Chief Justice, Police Commissioner, Acting DPP, Prison Superintendent as well as with the Chief Magistrate and Court Administrator about their work,
and identified a number of areas where more support may be possible from the UK. Ms Ryan also highlighted the value in other jurisdictions of a Criminal Justice Board of senior practitioners, which could be a helpful mechanism as well in Turks and Caicos.” Ms Ryan is a career Prosecutor, having joined the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service in 1986. For many years she specialised in the field of rape and child abuse. She has most recently been attached to the British Embassy in Washington where she worked closely with the US Department of Justice.
TCHTA says collaboration is key in the fight against Zika With the prevalence of the are stepping up efforts to educate Zika virus infection increasing in TCI staff, customers and guests about and the region, TCHTA is calling for the necessary precautions needed to greater collaboration among industry combat the virus. “We, the stakeholders, need stakeholders and the general public in to develop an aggressive national order to mitigate the spread of the plan which goes beyond handing out disease. insect repellent”, said TCHTA’s Board. After reports from the “Research has to be included in the Ministry of Health of the first case discussions; correct water storage of a pregnant woman being infected has to be included in the discussions. with Zika, plus with August being Town hall meetings initiated by one of the wettest and hottest months all stakeholders and targeting all for the country, TCHTA’s members English-speaking, Spanish-speaking
SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Description
Provide Professional Transmission & Distribution (T & D) Engineering services to the company primarily in the areas of system engineering studies and operations including: Design and management of overhead and underground line construction and T&D maintenance. System Protection System Expansion Planning Technical consultation and support to the production/generation group as required. SCADA system design and management Manage the T&D Material and Equipment Specifications, and maintain a Materials Master File for T&D materials and equipment. Provide engineering and operational support to Substation Operations and Maintenance to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency
Main Duties
Responsible for the engineering and coordination studies completed primarily using the appropriate engineering software. Set up and manage the T&D material specifications and coordinate and approve the T&D material purchased and stocked in stores. Responsible for providing technical support when required on the use and development of the FortisTCI SCADA system to ensure in house capacity to perform maintenance, trouble shooting and programming. Responsible for the T&D equipment specifications. Responsible for the timely update of the system single line and the lock out procedures used by T&D. Responsible for providing technical leadership to planning, construction crews and contractors with respect to line designs and system problem solving. Responsible for the design and layout of underground and overhead transmission and distribution lines to established standards to meet the present future needs of the electrical system. Responsible for completing cost benefit analysis for proposed Capital Budget transmission and distribution rebuilds and completing projects
and Creole-speaking residents need to take place in order to address the proactive measures needed to ensure that the outbreak of Zika is shortlived,” the Board added. TCHTA will do its part to push awareness in the communities through their staff and will be working with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Tourism, Tourist Board and TCIAA to develop and place multi-lingual ads which will reach all groups, along with developing the necessary messaging
at all airports as well as the seaport, targeting travellers. The Association will also continue to disseminate information on Zika to staff and guests but also reminds residents to continue to follow the necessary precautions issued by the health authorities, including wearing insect repellent, cleaning up surroundings in order to reduce mosquito breeding, and avoiding storing water in outdoor containers to prevent them from becoming mosquito breeding sites.
on time and on budget. Responsible for interacting with customers, consultants and regulatory bodies to provide high quality service to residential and commercial customers. Responsible for ensuring that line construction is completed to establish standards. Responsible for maintaining system reliability and ensuring that customer expectations are met in the most cost-efficient manner possible. Responsible for assisting line crews and other technical staff in troubleshooting the electrical system for power restoration and improved reliability. Responsible for providing input in the preparation of distribution Standards, Safety Practices and Work methods. Providing technical and administrative supervision of the substation technicians in the execution of operation and maintenance activities. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time including support to the Generation department on electrical engineering related issues.
Monthly Duties
Creation of pre-defined and as needed reports on the T&D material and equipment specifications along with an analysis of how well the T&D materials meet these specifications. Update the materials master files for T&D equipment and ensure materials management is following the specifications. Complete timesheets accurately reflecting projected being worked on as required. Monitor and control all expenditures, especially Overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
A Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university At least ten (10) years’ experience in the field of Electrical Engineering At least five (5) years’ experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer Ability to apply technical knowledge, experience and problem solving to complex engineering and
maintenance issues.
Goal-oriented and self-motivated to apply needed initiative, attention to detail and appropriate sense of urgency to achieve desired results. Staying current with electric utility industry standards and changes and demonstrates that knowledge by implementing appropriate changes. Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure. Excellent planning, organizing and team building skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent computing skills
Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Tuesday September 6 2016 to: Claudia Munnings Director Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc OR cmunnings@fortistci.com
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Judge rules that AG is lawyer for Government, not individual Cabinet ministers by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief The judge in the corruption case in the Turks and Caicos Islands ruled on Monday that the Attorney General is the lawyer for government and not individual Cabinet ministers, therefore giving evidence against them does not breach the legal professions privilege. In a 25-minute ruling, Mr. Justice Paul Harrison, a former President of the Jamaica Court of Appeal, said: “I do not accept that the Attorney General is the legal advisor to any individual minister to give rise to the legal professional privilege between them as lawyer and client.” He added: “It would be contrary to the principles of collective responsibility, and would be quite untenable, if each minister was seen to have the option to waive or refuse to waive the legal professional privilege....Nowhere in Section 41 of the Constitution or Section 131 of the Constitution is the individual minister differentiated as a client of the Attorney General.” Last week, defence lawyers, led by Ralph Thorne, QC, the lawyer for former Premier Michael Misick, argued that Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles should not be allowed to give evidence or produce documents containing any legal advice she gave to former Cabinet ministers who are currently on trial. Such legal advice must be subject to legal professional privilege and this privilege has not been waived, the defence attorneys said. They accepted, however, that Brathwaite-Knowles may give evidence of such factual and background matters pertaining to various development agreements as may be necessary so long as in so doing, it does not involve a violation of the privilege. Brathwaithe-Knowles, this country’s first female Attorney General, had already started to give her evidence, but her testimony was suspended after the objection was raised. Judge Harrison said the issue should have been anticipated and dealt with before she started to give her evidence. Before she resumed testimony on Monday August 22nd, Judge Harrison, in his ruling, stressed that the legal profession privilege is a long established feature of the British Common law and is a fundamental principle of the administration of justice. He said it grants protection from the disclosure of evidence of communication between a lawyer and client; adding that it is a right that is enjoyed by the client, not the lawyer, and only the client may waive that privilege. The judge agreed, and quoted a case which stated, that a client must be sure that what he tells his lawyer in confidence must never be revealed without his consent. “The rationale, therefore, is that the communication between lawyer and client remains prohibited from disclosure unless the legal profession privilege is waived,” he said. “In these circumstances, however, one has to determine who is the client.” The judge then quoted Section 41 of the constitution, which
states: “There shall be an Attorney General of the Turks and Caicos Islands, whose office shall be a public office. The Attorney General shall be the Legal Adviser to the Government and the House of Assembly, and (a) these functions may be exercised by the Attorney General in person or by officers subordinate to him or her acting under and in accordance with his or her general or special instructions; and (b)in the exercise of these functions the Attorney General shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority, and any such subordinate officer shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority other than the Attorney General.” This section, he said, is a “clear indication” that the client of the Attorney General is the government, in addition to the legal advice which is given to the House of Assembly. Judge Harrison also noted that Section 131 of the Constitution states “rather repetitiously” that Government means government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. He then quoted a section of the law which states that in the daily operations of government, Cabinet ministers have access to the Attorney General to seek advice or clarify advice given, adding that it was also recognised that other public officials, including Permanent Secretaries and heads of departments usually seek the AG’s legal advice as well. Repeating that the Government is the client of the Attorney General, the judge added that there was, in fact, an expressed waiver of the legal profession privilege between the government and the AG by the Government, who is the client. To support his view, Mr. Justice Harrison noted that the Governor appointed a special prosecutor (Helen Garlick) following the Sir Robin Auld Commission of Inquiry and the terms of reference gave that special prosecutor certain responsibilities and privileges when it came to documentary exhibits “from any source”. He noted specifically that after the suspension of the constitution in August 2009, “the Governor was the government”. The judge added that in the context of Sir Robin’s report, the directive to the special prosecutor “to retrieve all evidence from any source was not given in isolation, but was an expressed waiver from the client” (the Turks and Caicos Islands Government) , of the legal profession privilege which existed between the Attorney General and the Government. “The consequential giving of statements by the Attorney General and her law officers and the handing over of files and development agreements, along with the statements given by the governor, are all relative to the existence of an expressed waiver. So the legal professional privilege had been effectively waived by the client, the government. And once that privileged material ends up in the hands of the opposite party, it is admissible and may be utilised in the trial. During the period with which the court is concerned, BrathwaiteKnowles was Crown Counsel
Mr. Justice Paul Harrison (Commercial) and principal Crown Counsel (Commercial) in the Attorney General’s Chambers. As Crown Counsel, Principal Crown Counsel and Deputy Attorney General within the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Brathwaite-Knowles was acting throughout as a legal adviser to the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In his submissions last week, Thorne said that her client was
the Government and the Cabinet Ministers. He said then: “Communications between her (and indeed, any lawyers within the Attorney General’s Chambers) acting as such and her client, the Government, may be subject to legal professional privilege. Where it arises, it is only the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands that can waive this privilege so as to permit Ms. Braithwaite-Knowles to give evidence of advice given and/or any lawyer / client communications which took place and in which legal advice privilege arises.” In response to Thorne, lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell, QC, noted that the AG was the legal advisor to the entity the government and that the legal profession privilege arises in relation to the entity “the government” and that Thorne was incorrect to say that the privilege covered the Cabinet ministers. He added that executive power lies in the Governor who performs his functions in Her Majesty’s name. He said the legal profession privilege is that of the Government which is entitled to waive it, adding that the prosecution was not acting unfairly in using the material from the Attorney General.
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AG continues evidence in SIPT trial Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles is expected to continue giving evidence in the Special Investigation and Prosecution (SIPT) trial for the rest of this coming week and possibly the next. Last week, lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell, QC, used the Attorney General to get a number of documents into evidence, including Cabinet papers, development agreements, emails and other correspondence between her and former Cabinet ministers and private lawyers. The AG was questioned about the sale of land on Water Cay, North West Point and also about some land which was sold to Beaches Resort and Spa by private land owners. At one point, defence lawyers objected to Mitchell’s drawn-out line of questioning, saying that the evidence which the prosecutor sought to extract from the AG was not relevant to any of the charges which defendants face.
Brathwaite-Knowles told the court that former Premier Michael Misick and the former Progressive National Party government wanted to create a mechanism for Belongers to seek and acquire financing for hotel and condominium development. She said he noted that Belonger charge was a hindrance to this process and that another way should be found; hence there was something called a collateral agreement to deal with this issue. The AG said she had some concerns about collateral agreements because they were “less secure” ways of protecting Government’s interests. She also testified that Misick was very concerned about the issue of “fronting”, which she described as a process where Belongers were acting for non-Belongers who received the real benefits. She said Misick wanted Belongers to be genuine investors in
Turks and Caicos Sun Suite#5, Airport Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 339-5879 Fax: (649) 941-3281 Email: sun@suntci.com Read us online at www.suntci.com Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles hotel developments using Crown land and he told her that investment opportunities were only available to white expatriates and he wanted to change that. The AG also told the court that an important file relating to the North West Point development, went missing from the AG’s chambers.
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The Turks and Caicos SUN is a subsidiary of The SUN Media Group Ltd. We are committed to excellence in journalism, educating and informing our readers, serving and satisfying our advertisers and assisting in the overall development of the Turks and Caicos Islands. AMANYARA PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT & TALENT TRAINER: We are looking for a highly self-motivated professional who has a keen interest in training and development with a proven ability to effectively assess training needs, plan and implement training programs, conduct training and develop performance objectives to meet and exceed goals of the organization within a luxury resort environment. This is a Supervisory level position. The successful candidate must be able to: •Develop programs, implement, and conduct training within the organization. •Conduct assessment of training needs, develop programs for improvement and provide ongoing training for all employees as necessary. •Conduct regular orientation and re-orientation sessions, research and update product knowledge with any new changes. •Create brochures and training materials, develop multimedia visual aids and presentations. •Develop and manage the training budget on a yearly bases, develop and implement training plans. •Provide performance feedback, identify suitable talents for continuing education programs. •Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets. •Conduct follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results; •Develop and maintain property communications such as bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of property events and general information. •Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization. Work effectively as a team member with other members of management and human resources. Qualification and Experience: •At least a Bachelor’s degree in Business Education or Training and Development. •3 to 5yrs professional training and welfare experience within a luxury resort environment. •Strong supervisory/managerial, leadership, communication and organizational skills. •Proven ability to effectively conduct all aspect of training and development including events coordination. ACCOUNTING TRAINEE The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Financial Controller and the Accounting Team and will received guidance in all areas of Accounting including but not limited to financial controls, record keeping, data entry, payables, receiving, and performing accounting functions in compliance with international standards. Key Responsibilities: •Effectively perform duties in all areas within the Finance Department via on the job guidance and training to ensure that you he/she can assume the duties of these areas during absences. •Accurately follow and comply with the Development plan within the Accounting Department and work toward achieving set goals in terms of training hours. •Help support the day to day operations of the Accounting Department. •Assists in preparing comprehensive monthly reports of the financial results of the hotel in an established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. •Prepares balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis. •Conducts self in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of
Aman. •Maintain good working relationships with all employees and departments’ heads within the resort. •Must have a keen interest in learning all software systems such as Opera, SUN SYSTEM, ADACO. •Assists the Cost Controller with monthly inventories as well as recording Villa Owner bills, reviewing outlet requisitions and any other specific task assigned by Cost Controller. Minimum Requirements: •Working Hours: The Accounting Trainee is expected to be on duty during normal working hours. An adaptation of working hours may be required to complete all tasks within the prescribed deadlines. •Education/Experience: Preferably accounting background, High School certificate, computer literate, knowledge in Microsoft office, specially excel. •Abilities: Must have skills in database, spreadsheet or other accounting applications. Organizational skills are required to maintain records, inventories and storeroom. Must be able to lift heavy objects, organize storerooms and aid receiving staff as needed. SPA THERAPIST/ SUPERVISOR Minimum 5 years previous experience with working in a spa, preferably in a 5-star resort, providing massage and beauty treatments as well as manicures and pedicures. Must be physically fit and in good health. Immaculate presentation and fluency in English is also required. WAIT STAFF/ BARTENDER Minimum 2 year’s previous food and beverage service experience in a luxury/ 5 star resorts. Excellent verbal communication skills, immaculate presentation and friendly, professional demeanor. Micros skills advantageous, be a team player and able to work under pressure. Flexible schedule hours including weekends, holidays and evenings. PRIVATE VILLA HOUSEKEEPERS/HOST/COOKS Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience working in a 5-star resort, private estate or luxury motor yacht with solid food and beverage service experience. Chef de Partie, Demi Chef, Commis Chef, Pastry Chef in a luxury resort, cruise ship, private estate or 5-star restaurant, knowledge of Asian and Mediterranean Cuisines. Fluent in English and possess the confidence to communicate directly with villa owners and renters. Must be self-motivated flexible and hard-working this is a live-in position and extended working hours are required when villa is occupied. BOUTIQUE SHOP ATTENDANT The successful candidate must be able to interact with guest on a daily basis, possess the ability to sell and create sales, while maintaining the standards of the resort. He/ she must show enthusiasm, eagerness to learn with good communications skills, work with the Guest Relations team to ensure the shop is manned at all times. Experience in Adaco and Micros also be confident in making sales and tracking receipts and outlet requisitions. LABOURER Must be reliable, strong, able to help clean ponds swimming pools, hardworking and willing to work in the sun all day. Should be able to speak English. Previous experience beneficial. All positions require a flexible schedule (which may include holidays, weekends and evenings) and extended hours on occasion. Salaries based on experience and qualifications. APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE WEDNESDAYS ONLY 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. E-mail mstubbs@amanresorts.com
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TCI future workforce explores FortisTCI through Summer Internship Programs
FortisTCI 2016 Student Summer Employment Program Interns Work-study experience toward higher academic goals. afforded to young Turks and Caicos The SIP provides an Islanders at FortisTCI (the Company) opportunity for high school students ends on Friday, August 26, 2016. It during a two-week period to is through the Summer Internship experience a highly developed work Program (SIP) and the Student environment while also obtaining an Summer Employment Program overview of the types of career paths (SSEP) that the Company is able to available at electric utilities. The expose several students to various SSEP is marketed toward College and professional careers within the electric University students as an opportunity utility industry. to apply theoretical knowledge to real During the 2016 summer world situations under the supervision holiday, a total of thirty-four students of FortisTCI professionals. Students successfully gained paid internships enrolled in SSEP work with the at the FortisTCI. Nine of the thirty- Company for an extended two-month four students were either in university, period, and sometimes the experience college, or studying A-levels working serves as a required work-study school
TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY d.b.a. PROVO GOLF CLUB ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT The candidate should have advanced knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices, a working knowledge of golf course construction principles and a thorough understanding of the rules of the game of golf. Only persons with a minimum of five (6) years experience on a golf course with two years experience as a second assistant will be considered for the position. Salary: $34,800.00 per annum Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Turks & Caicos Water Company Limited, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 9465191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interest Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is September 2, 2016.
LS LTD. LS Limited is seeking suitable applicants for the following position:
LABOURERS Candidates must be physically capable of performing hard manual labour outside on a daily basis to be able to carry out duties which involve grass cutting, tree trimming, removal of brush and weed, general cleanup of debris and garbage from the company properties. Assist with irrigation and small construction installation projects which includes manual trenching and digging. Previous experience is preferred. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends when required. Starting wage: $6.50 per hour Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, LS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is September 2, 2016.
credit. This year’s SSEP college students included: Shamaad Lewis, Jasmine Rodgers, Tyler Demeritte, Tristan Greene, Kelly Charite, Ebeni Ingham, Nevanna Bent, Oral Selver, and Demetrio Quant. High schools across the Turks and Caicos were represented through SIP. Vice President of Finance, HR, IT & CFO Ruth Forbes commented saying, “FortisTCI holds summer internships to a very high standard and aims to introduce these young people, who are the future of the Turks and Caicos Islands, to a demanding, fast pace, technological,
and high-standard work environment. The energy business requires the integration of numerous disciplines to be successful. Therefore, our interns are exposed to a plethora of activities. Indeed, a wide range of skill sets are required for this type of organization to function and be successful and being exposed to this while still in school is a great opportunity to learn. We are also keen to impress upon the students the importance of professionalism, hard work, and good core values. We are certainly pleased with the 2016 SIP and SSEP candidates and encourage them to continue doing well as they return to school.”
East Bay Resort General Manager East Bay Resort is searching for an experienced General Manager. The General Manager’s purpose is to direct all phases of resort operations to provide quality and service to guests. Fiscal responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the financial liability of the resort and ensuring that operations meet all financial obligations. The General Manager is accountable for setting direction, allocating resources and ensuring execution in the resort environment. Success will be evaluated by demonstrating the following: •Developed aggressive sales, marketing and net revenue plans and direct successful implementation, following established revenue guidelines and financial plans in all areas. •Responsible for setting resort goals, and developing business and financial plans for the resort. Monitor resort performance and taking appropriate actions as needed to assure that departmental goals are achieved in accordance with established budgets. •Direct all marketing aspects in relation to resort activities and season. •Ensure all expense control systems are in place with close monitoring of all departmental expenses including revenue to payroll ratio. Ensure forecasting systems are utilized and are accurate. •Ensure all resort policies and standard operating procedures are adhered to and ensure that all staff are accountable for compliance of these policies and procedures. •Maintaining exceptional guest relations and facilities by creating a quality environment through staffing, programming, service operations and maintenance. •Identify opportunities for guest events, food and beverage services and recreational facilities that satisfy ongoing guest needs and implement to achieve revenue objectives. •Recruit, select and develop a qualified staff, including Department Heads to understand the relationships between value, guest satisfaction and repeat guests. •Ensure all guests receive the level of attention and service necessary to exceed their expectations. Ensure follow up on serious guest complaints and concerns quickly and effectively. •Completing all required financial and administrative reporting/audits accurately and on time. •Assuring all practices are in compliance with GAAP and the company’s established accounting policies and procedures. •Responsible for conduct oneself as a representative for the company’s management team by visible supporting and implementing policy and demonstrating high standard of ethics and integrity with the guests and staff. Job Requirements: A minimum of 7 years’ experience in resort management. Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field. Caribbean experience required. Pre-opening experience is required. Proficient in a variety of PMS and POS systems and working knowledge of setup in a pre-opening environment. Knowledge of trends and services related to Eco Tourism and green initiative is required. Must have networking knowledge of travel agent and tour operators. Previous Food and Beverage experience is required. Working knowledge of French/Spanish is preferred. Beginning salary Commensurate with Experience Interested Applicant’s please email all applications to info@saunders.tc or 649-941-4533 Salary Commensurate with experience
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Big Plans for TCI’s first Olympian Delano Williams’ arrival back home By Todeline Defralien Big plans are on the way for TCI’s first Olympian Delano Williams’ arrival back home scheduled for next week. The homecoming celebrations are scheduled for Thursday, September 1, 2016 commencing with a welcome ceremony at the Providenciales International Airport. From the airport there will be a motorcade to the world’s famous Fish Fry flowing a press conference at the DEMA office. Mr. Williams will then be escorted by the Turks and Caicos Islands Cadet Corps and a Junkanoo group through the fish fry to that stage with welcoming speeches from His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, the Hon. Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing, Miss Edith Skippings of TCAAA and the golden boy himself Delano Williams. Williams was scheduled to return to the TCI on Thursday August 25th, 2016 but due to bad weather he was unable to do so. He said via social media Facebook, “Due to bad weather in the islands I won’t be coming home until Next Week Thursday, which is the 1st of September. Please be safe out there guys and see you all next week as we celebrate History together. I will also be in Grand Turk on the
3rd of September for my hometown celebrations.” Deputy Premier Hon. Akierra Missick said a lot of logistics are currently being worked out to ensure that Delano Williams has the hero welcome that he has deserved and shown to the people of the world of what Turks and Caicos has to offer in track and field. All fans, supporters and anyone that represents the Turks and Caicos Islands internationally are asked to be part of the welcoming committee at the airport on the arrival of TCI’s first Olympian. Deputy Premier Hon. Akierra Missick said, “Delano Williams has become the Turks and Caicos Islands first Olympian, standing on the shoulders of other greats before him. Years of effort and decades of building we had made it to this world stage. Sports in the Turks and Caicos and the Turks and Caicos Islands sporting program has never been short of criticism and has had its share of ridicule. Sport is a continued work and a full program continues to be our ultimate objective and we will not get to where we are going overnight but we must all agree that now is a good time as many to rekindle our efforts and quicken our paste.” The Deputy Premier who is also Minister of Education, Youth,
Restaurant and Bar Manager JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Bar & Restaurant Manager Department: Bar & Restaurant Purpose of Job: To ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to at all times within the Department
Responsible To: General Manager Responsible For: Bar & Restaurant Supervisors, Shift Leaders & Assistants
Main Duties:
o To arrive for work on time dressed in full clean uniform, name badge, well- groomed and presenting a professional appearance to our guests. o Responsible for the smooth running of the Bar & Restaurant Department in line with company standards of Procedures, predetermined budgets and all relevant legislation. o Training & Development of the Bar & Restaurant Team using relevant techniques and ensuring all training is documented. o Employee Relations & Performance Management of the Bar & Restaurant Team with the assistance of the HR Department. o To be aware of the day’s business in all Departments within the Hotel. o Management of the departments staffing levels/holidays in line with departmental budgets. o Supervise the activities of all Bar & Restaurant team to ensure all team members are aware of their responsibilities and are performing all duties to a consistently high standard. o The Management of all stock level’s within the Department in line with Departmental Budgets
Sports said the Turks and Caicos Islands national stadium remains under a negotiation and they are hoping to conclude them swiftly adding that they as a Government is committed to delivering world class athletic facilities to produce people in this country who could continue to campaign the TCI on world stages. Meanwhile, she added: “In the upcoming weeks and months as the Minister of Sports, we will provide more information on the advancement in sport and our plans to fully modernize sport here in the Turks and Caicos Islands, sports but not only including track and field but by supporting the introduction of more sporting organizations and bodies so that the Turks and Caicos and our people would have more options in competing on world stages. Details on my efforts to have the Turks and Caicos Islands gain its own membership with the international Olympic committee will come in the future.” “We’ve had a sporting consultation take place earlier this year; the results of that consultation have been approved by Cabinet and shared with the seventeen sporting organizations that we have the territory. An update on our advancement of having associate status of the international Olympic committee is currently underway. We
Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports Hon. Akierra Missick have partnered with the other overseas territory of Anguilla as small nations there is a rule of territories no longer being allowed to have independent Olympic status and so we are bidding for associate membership which would allow us to not only tap into funding from the Olympic organization but may put us squarely on a path to Tokyo 2020. I don’t believe Tokyo 2020 is a long shot and we are doing everything that we can, pushing down the doors, knocking on the doors and having the various meetings,” she explained. Missick added that she sees further Turks and Caicos Islanders making the qualifying times, jumps and activities for Tokyo 2020 but it would be an honor and a privilege for the TCI to be there and have its own country flagged wave.
o To work with the Head Chef and Senior Managers on menu planning through monitoring of food sales and introducing new menu ideas. o Management of cash handling procedures of department in accordance with company policy. o To communicate our services and facilities to guests as required. o To be aware and ensure compliance with all company policy’s regarding: Fire, Health & Safety, Hygiene, Food Hygiene, and Customer Care & Security. o To read, understand and comply with your responsibilities/ Management of your team’s as defined in the Health & Safety Statement and Staff Handbook. o To liaise with all other Head’s of Departments and Duty Managers to ensure high quality of service is achieved at all times. o To work in conjunction with the General Manager & Deputy General Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department and overall Business. o Duty Manager shifts as required. o Attendance at all Operational Meetings
Occasional Duties: o o o o
To attend meeting/training sessions as required. To assist in the training and assistance of a new staff member. To carry out any other reasonable request made by Management. During peak times it may be necessary to work in other similar related departments.
Required Skills: Essential qualifications: - Hotel experience and knowledge of the Hospitality Industry - Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) with good interpersonal skills Preferred qualifications: - Strong attention to detail. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Strong multitasking skills. - Strong work ethic, with the ability to work well both independently and within the context of a larger team-oriented environment.
Interested Applicants should send their resumes to info@saunders.tc or 649-941-4533 Salary Commensurate with experience
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NHIP's medical advisor slams health care facilities in Jamaica Dr. Hamlet Nation, the Jamaican
doctor who is now in charge of the NHIP's Treatment Abroad Programme (TAP), has been extremely critical of health care facilities in Jamaica, where he sends several patients from the Turks and Caicos Islands. The following is an article which he wrote in the Jamaica Observer in October 2015, under the headline: 'More than lip service needed for Jamaica's health care'. Dr Fenton Ferguson in his recent presentation to the Jamaican Parliament cautioned that health should not be politicised as it was much too important of an issue. This was in obvious response to statements attributed to the Opposition spokesperson on health and undoubtedly to Delano Seiveright, his challenger in St Thomas Eastern. I doubt very much that this warning will be heeded as we go deeper into the political silly season. Our ailing public health care system, which continues to suffer from a chronic unsustainable shortage of resources, archaic structures, and deficient regulatory structures will be prime target for political oneupmanship. A power-starved and salivating Opposition Jamaica Labour Party will no doubt find a political feast in health. Unfortunately, while the political movie is being cast, the real issues that need to be tackled are being overlooked. Jamaicans deserve a better health care system; however, the discourse has not yet shifted towards such an attainment. Yes, we are happy with the gains that have been made, and we congratulate
and celebrate the successes achieved. the recent upgrades to health facilities Of recent notoriety are gains made have been woefully short in providing us in the elimination of mother-to-child with the facilities and services that we transmission of HIV, successes in deserve. There is a boarder need to have a communicable disease surveillance national dialogue on role of the state and and eradication, vaccination coverage, private sector in delivering health care Jamaica Drug For the Elderly to our population. Jamaica's "pop down" Programme (JADEP) , the smoking health care infrastructure requires huge regulations, etc. These achievements capital investments in order to meet must be acknowledge but should not be regional and global standards. Some of used to blight our eyes from future goals. the recent upgrades to health facilities The numerous complaints by have been woefully short in providing us users -- patients and workers -- of our with the facilities and services that we public/private health facilities cannot deserve. escape our ears. The accusations of I cite an example, the recent negligence, substandard care, lack Accident and Emergency Department of resources, suboptimal facilities upgrade at May Pen Hospital, in spite of and equipment need to be looked at the great levels of expenditure, the new holistically and honestly. Lip service, facilities have not improved the waiting grand announcements, press conferences, comfort or interaction of the clients who and press releases do not address these must endure hours of wait in order to ongoing cries. access care at the facilities. There is still a The recent health facilities audit "jail-ish" "herd-ish" design, and I dare say highlighted issues that we all knew were you do not want to visit the unimproved there. Releasing the full report will not public bathrooms for waiting patients. address the issues and would put health These improvements do not meet the workers and facilities at risk, hence present and future expectations of the the ministry rightly did not release the population who seek to access care. full report. However, show us the plan, Countries like the Turks and Caicos show us the money, and show us the Islands have walked the walk, which has timelines for these fundamental issues resulted in their populace gaining worldto be addressed. Show us that there is class accredited facilities and services. more than a lip service commitment to The Government should actively pursue providing Jamaicans with a better health similar PPP models that will facilitate care system. the building of state-of-the-art facilities There is a boarder need to have a and propel our infrastructure from national dialogue on role of the state and backwardness into the future. private sector in delivering health care Jamaica should join the health to our population. Jamaica's "pop down" care financing wave passing through health care infrastructure requires huge the Caribbean. Countries like Turks capital investments in order to meet and Caicos, British Virgin Islands, and regional and global standards. Some of Anguilla have established their national
Dr. Hamlet Nation health insurance schemes. The Bahamas will launch in January 2016, and discourse has started in other countries (Belize, Antigua) to have schemes established. Jamaica unwisely opted not to establish a national health insurance scheme during the health care reforms of the early 2000s, favouring instead to establish the National Health Fund (NHF), focusing on the provision of drug benefits, a role which has evolved into the NHF participating in the entire gamut of the health care landscape. It is time, however, to correct the short-sightedness of the past and to move beyond the NHF, and to urgently establish a contributory national health insurance scheme which will guarantee funding for a basic package of care for all Jamaicans. Jamaicans deserve a better health care system; it is time to move beyond the pontification by the various groups. While these groups skylark, Jamaicans are suffering, skilled health care personnel are migrating, and lives are being lost.
HS Ltd. Applications are invited for teaching positions Preschool Teachers Responsibilities
HS Limited is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered:
The Preschool Teachers will be responsible for teaching the Abeka program to young children.
Waitress
Duties
Design educational programs for students based on their needs.
Knowledge
The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: Child development and early education theories and practices Safe and appropriate activities for children Ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times
Education and Experience:
The incumbent should attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the position through completion of an Early Childhood Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teacher’s diploma experience or its equivalent. Interested applicants please contact Tumble Totz at 649-339-5878 or email resume to tumbletotz@gmail.com
Studio 90 Degrees Ltd. seeking Experienced Raw/Vegan Chef -Minimum 10 years experience (of minimum 40hrs/week) -Candidate must have the ability to develop products from a range of cuisines with focus on Raw/Vegan cuisine, with various different looks, forms and product presentation. -To combine innovative and creative ideas and exceptional kitchen capability in developing products with the understanding of what will be profitable to the business and develop products targeted for health and wellness. -Manage multiple projects within established timelines -Strong communication skills, both written and verbal -Have valid drivers license -Work flexible hours; days/nights/weekends and be available any time for making deliveries, private cheffing, or catering events. -Have own cell phone -Have own computer and have the ability to work with online software, word, outlook, excel, and email. -Comfortable working around children and pets. -Ability to collect information from customers regarding specific product requirements and develop this into a viable product
Main Duties
Applicants will be required to greet and take food and beverages orders from restaurant guest, serve orders and accommodate guest requests. Applicants will be required to serve guests’ promptly and according to established restaurant standards, policies and procedures.
Requirements
Must have a minimum of six years’ experience working in a restaurant. Must have strong working knowledge of dining room procedures, policies and EPOS System. Applicants must be a customer service advocate, maintaining a high level of customer service standards. Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management. Applicants must be willing to work varied shifts, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays as required by management. Applicants will be required to work on a full time basis. Must be able to walk, stand or stoop for the duration of shift (at least 8 hours). Applicants must be able to understand/speak/read/write English proficiently. All applicants must be hardworking team players. Wages for this position starts at $7.00 per hour commensurate with experience and training.
Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com.
Monthly salary $2k Start date November 1, 2016 PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY EMAIL AT INFO@STUDIO90DEGREES.COM ONLY, 649.332.9227, Located: 2nd Floor, La Petite Place.
Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is September 2, 2016.
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Former Deputy Premier and Minister of Health denied health by NHIP By Todeline Defralien Former Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Lillian Boyce spoke about her bad experience with NHIP, where she was first denied health, then discriminated against and finally had to end up paying for a portion of her own health care in the USA, although she was fully paid-up with NHIP. Mrs. Boyce shared her experience with an audience during the town hall meeting which was organised by former Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Lillian Boyce, under the patronage of her foundation Sister Sister TCI. She said, “I was discriminated against, they send us to places that cannot help us and then we’re sick, we get worst and a lot of our loved ones come back in body bags that may have not happened to you but it happened to us twice so I feel like I was given enough warnings but again I still did nothing about it. I was refused what about so many others, while
Former Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Lillian Boyce this meeting isn’t about me but why it is important to tell my story is that it will show you that if they refused me they will continue to refuse others among us.” Mrs. Boyce added: “I was refereed to Jamaica and Dr. Perry said
to NHIP that my surgery could not be done in Jamaica so I asked to be sent to the Bahamas because I have lots of families there but she said that my surgery could not be done in the Bahamas and then they knew it had to be done in the U.S, however I had proof at that time and I shared it with NHIP that there are other Turks and Caicos Islanders presently at that time in Jackson Memorial Hospital doing the very same surgery that I was due to take. The CEO of NHIP said that they would send me to Puerto Rico instead where I couldn’t speak the language, I had no families to visit me but she just mean that I was just not going to be in the U.S.A.” Mrs. Boyce said they refused because she wasn’t familiar with many of our people (Turks Islanders) going on to Puerto Rico to undergo surgery. “I am thankful to be alive but I do have some medical issues that I continue to manage and investigate the doctors and the doctor said to me no human being should live this way
when I finally got into Holy Cross and was about to do the surgery,” she stressed. Mrs. Boyce said it was shocking that certain persons at NHIP and in the health system were refusing to carry out the instructions of the Premier who is also Minister of Health. “Together we are going to compile our demands for the Premier who is our Minister of Health; he’s a very imp0ortant person he is the boss of the country that was one of the things that I said to him when Dr. Nation refused to follow his instructions. I said you are a boss of this country how can Dr. Nation belittle you and say he’s not going to do but I’m not a fool I’m thinking at the background that Dr. Nation must be in power to do so because he couldn’t be so strong to feel that he can do it. How could the CEO be so strong in her convection that she’s not going to do something when you are the boss of this country and you are the Minister of Health and you let them disrespect you that way.”
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TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD DIRECTOR OF TOURISM A rewarding career opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Director of Tourism. This position is based in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The successful candidate have direct responsibility for stimulating economic development and promoting the TCI globally as a preferred tourist destination; to provide executive direction of the development and implementation of the TCI Board of Tourism’s Strategic Plan; and to safeguard the resources of the TCI Board of Tourism. Key Results Areas: Strategic Direction Destination Marketing Product Development Fiscal Responsibility ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1.Strategic Direction 1.1 Develop and implement the TCI Board of Tourism’s Strategic Marketing Plan with an aim at increasing local and overseas investment and leisure travel to the TCI 1.2 Manage the activities of the TCI Board of Tourism and provide sound leadership in developing and maintaining the high quality of TCI’s tourism products and services 1.3 Provide a leadership role for the industry with respect to destination marketing and other core activities of the Board of Tourism 1.4 Promote a good public image and draw awareness to TCI’s tourism assets, programs, events, and cultural, community and agricultural tourism resources 1.5 Oversee the development of annual advertising plans, creative messaging, and media buys 1.6 Direct the collection of market research and statistical data, and general visitor information; ensure distribution of market research and statistical data to relevant sources 1.7 Work closely with all tourism stakeholders to facilitate the expansion of tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands 2.Destination Marketing 2.1 Market TCI as a tourism destination to stimulate economic development; attend consumer and trade shows; oversee familiarization trips, site visits and sales missions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders 2.2 Build and maintain positive working relationships with Tourism Stakeholders, Government Agencies, and Community Groups; enhance Belonger participation and ownership in the tourism industry 2.3 Oversee the development and distribution of brochures, marketing , advertising and other collateral materials 3.Product Development 3.1 Identify new tourism products based on market and consumer research; maintain and enhance existing tourism products in keeping with the Board of Tourism’s annual product development plan 3.2 Develop materials to promote the various tourism products in the TCI 3.3 Liaise with the Board, Government Departments, Non-governmental Organizations, the Private Sector and other relevant entities to execute Product Development plans and activities
4.1 Develop and manage the annual budget of the organization, operating within established budgetary guidelines as set forth by the Board of Directors 4.2 Provide monthly/quarterly/annual reports on tourism activities to the Board, and keep the Board updated and informed on matters of relevance 4.3 Prepare annual reports and make presentations on the economic impact of tourism within the TCI 4.4 Identify sources of financing for marketing, product development, training and other core activities of the organization 5.Other 5.1 Comply with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the TCI Tourist Board 5.2 Perform other duties as directed by the Chairman of the Board REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS A Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the travel/tourism industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Five or more years’ experience managing staff in a public sector environment with tourism management experience Management experience with ability to supervise others Ability to represent the Board of Tourism at the highest levels of interaction Considerable knowledge of TCI’s tourism products and services, with the ability to administer all aspects of tourism programs Knowledge, skill and ability to develop and implement marketing and strategic plans Ability to maintain effective relationships with the Board of Directors as well as local and international tourism sector stakeholders and partners in the public and private sector Ability to develop, coordinate and evaluate travel and tourism promotional activities Proficiency in MS Office software, Word and Excel Ability to communicate effectively, both in written format and oral presentation Excellent social and interpersonal skills Good health and high energy level WORK ENVIRONMENT Self-managed in a results driven environment A dynamic work environment Interface with relevant government ministries and departments and tourism private sector entities Ability to travel extensively, and at short notice Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays SALARY: Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For consideration please submit the following documents to chairman@turksandcaicostourism.com or submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Stubbs Diamond Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: Cover Letter Current Resume Two (2) Reference Letters Current Police Record Resident Status Only persons shortlisted for an interview will be contacted in this regard. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 15th September, 2016
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Flow Olympics Viewing Party Highlights Lime hosted a live Olympics Viewing Party on Friday, August 19th at the Ocean Club East Conference Room. The purpose of this gathering was to show as much support as possible to their Brand Ambassador, and TCI's First Olympian, Delano Williams, as he and his team (Great
Britain) participated in the 4x400m Relay Heat. Great Britain's men's 4x400 metres relay team saw their Olympic medal hopes crushed as they were disqualified after cruising into the final in Rio. The quartet of Nigel Levine, Delano Williams, Matt Hudson-Smith
and Martyn Rooney came home first in their semi-final in two minutes 58.88 seconds, establishing themselves as strong medal contenders. But shortly after leaving the track they were disqualified for starting outside the changeover zone but the TCI is more than happy for
the performance of Delano Williams (Golden Boy) in the 4x400 relay. Refreshments and finger foods were provided, also live entertainment by TESS The Performer. The following are photo highlights of the viewing party.
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OPENING PRESS RELEASE GRAND TURK’S NEWEST BEACH BAR OPENS AT THE CRUISE CENTER The Grand Turk Cruise Center welcomes its newest tenant, the Beached Whale Bar and Grill. Opening just in time for the upcoming season, the casual bar and eatery is operated by the well known Margaritaville Caribbean Group (MCG). As cruise ship guests and locals flock to the stunning beach front venue they need look no further for an island dining experience. Grand Turk resident and MCG Executive Chef, Serghino Campbell’s passion for the local area extends to the Beached Whale menu of island inspired favourites, including Coconut Shrimp, Cracked Conch, Conch Fritters, Island Seafood Chowder and daily fish specials. The flavourful dishes are complimented by
a large selection of frozen cocktails. Sun seekers are falling in love with the open air, friendly venue inspired by the port’s signature humpback whale statue just steps away from the new bar. The family friendly space with a nautical vibe offers bar and table seating, and casual touches like hammocks for anyone wanting to bask in the sun. The casual beach, and playful whale theme can be found in the every detail from the menus, uniforms, decor and marquee building art. The Beached Whale is open whenever a ship is in port. In addition to dining in and takeout, the Beached Whale is available for private events and catering. For more information, please email info@margaritavillecg. com
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Description Position Title: Executive Chef Department: Culinary Job Description:
The Executive Chef is responsible for all food production including that used for restaurants, IRD, banquet functions, and staff cafeteria.
General Responsibilities Include:
•Maintains quality of food product and ensures consistency in food delivery standards •Develops new menus and oversees the implementation in a timely manner that is coordinated in an organized calendar with the approval of Senior Hotel management •Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times •Safeguards all food preparation for employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles •Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs that is defined in a formal recipe guide •Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained, which may be revised as needed to achieve profitability for the hotel •Maintains food, labor and other costs to budget •Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft •Schedules and coordinate labor within budgeted labor costs •Oversees culinary operating expenses and make recommendations to hotel that will drive profitability •Consults with the Food & Beverage Director/General Manager about food production aspects of special events being planned •Visits dining areas to welcome guests, make menu recommendations and assist with service recovery •Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings •Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service lineups and meetings •Develops policies and procedures with Human Resources to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology •Selects, trains, and supervises colleagues in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment, and safety measures that to be presented in a comprehensive ongoing training program •Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
Skills/Knowledge Required:
•Strong computer literacy, with knowledge of Word, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint •Ability to read and employ math skills for following recipes and analyzing costs •Exceptional communication skills, passionate, strategic and innovative •Ability to develop strong work relationships with both Guests and staff •Self-confident, proactive, and able to prioritize and make effective decisions •Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the Food & Beverage/Hospitality profession
Physical Requirements: •Must be able to walk and stand for up to four (4) hours in length •Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch •Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. •Requires grasping, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity •Must be able to be around heat and hot equipment for up to four (4) hours in length Qualification Standards: Education: High school or equivalent education required. Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline preferred Experience: Minimum 6 years’ experience of management in multi-outlet kitchens with a strong general operational knowledge and a minimum of 2-3 years in an Executive Chef role; previous Executive Chef experience at a 4/5 Diamond/Star rated resort and Previous Cruise Ship experience are preferred. Previous island experience is a requirement. Working knowledge of French, Spanish and English are required. Licenses or Certificates: Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits; certification as Executive Chef or Certified Master Chef by a government accredited culinary agency; CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred Grooming: All staff must maintain a neat, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided) Interested Applicants should send their resumes to info@saunders.tc or 649-941-4533. Salary commensurate with experience
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Grand Turk’s First Annual Eco-Camp a Great Success! Last week Grand Turk youth had the opportunity to participate in the island’s first, annual Eco-camp. The camp, a collaboration between the Turks & Caicos National Museum, and the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR), ran from the 15th to the 19th August, and not only allowed for some summer fun but also introduced participants to some of the environmental issues faced by the TCI. “The DECR is pleased to have collaborated successfully with the National Museum! It was wonderful to witness Grand Turk’s youth show an interest and learn so much about their environment. We look forward to this becoming an annual event in Grand Turk’s summer calendar,” said DECR’s Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Amy Avenant. The camp was sponsored by the TCNM’s Children’s Club and the DECR, which made it possible for a
total of 13 children to enjoy activities such as learning to swim, kayaking, snorkelling, and even a trip to Gibb’s Cay! All children had to do was register the week before, at no expense, and ensure they showed up on time every day. “This camp gave the youth of Grand Turk the opportunity to learn first-hand about the wonderful natural resources Grand Turk has to offer, and also how to protect them for future generations,” said Patricia Saxton, Director of the Turks & Caicos National Museum. The TCNM and the DECR would like to thank the following individuals / organisations for their kind contributions towards making this program a success: Ben Strubenberg, Turks & Caicos Swimming Federation •Reef Peepers •Oasis Divers •Papa J’s Tours
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“The Crown Land Unit Attorney General’s Chambers, Lands Division, isasking All Persons Listed Below to visit the Crown Land Unit Office Providenciales to collect important information in reference to your Lease.” Your Urgent Attention is required. Our office hours are: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4pm BLOCK 60611 RICO OTIS ROLLE BENSON EDWARD RIGBY ALEXANDER LAMBERT TERRANCE WAYNE TAYLOR TWELAN SHADARACH SWANN CLEAVIE NATHANIEL RIGBY LILLIAN ELAINE BEEN DONAVON ERSKINE FRANCIS SAMUEL EMMANUEL FORBES CAVELL AHMAD WILLIAMS MAUREEN COUZETT GIBSON LOU-ANN LEONI ROBINSON TENIESHIA TAMARA SELVER TIFFANY TIORA MCQUELLE HENDFIELD ALCICA DUVERNA MANDY LLAINE THOMPSON PANSY BETHSHEBA BUTTERFIELD GODFREY LIVINGSTON BEEN ALPHEUS ALEXANDER SMITH JOSEPH ARTHUR RIGBY LLOYDY WELLINGON HANDFIELD PIERRE ARNOLD MEME FERNANDY LOUIS FELIX O’NIEL DELANCY ARLINTON ALEXANDER MUSGROVE JAMAL JOSEPH EWING SAMANTHA MELISSA WILLIAMS DORSETTE GARDINER BLOCK 60610 ANTHONY McCLEAVER WALKIN SHERLOCK CONWELL WALKIN KARL ERNEST BAIN THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY EVELINE GRACITA WYNNS ERNEST NEWTON WILLIAMS MARIE RAYMONDE AUGUSTA MISSICK JUDITH EVERLEEN HANDFIELD MERVIN NATHANIEL COX SARAH IVY RIGBY FORBES JACQUELINE ANNAROSA SMITH JOHN BENJAMIN FERGUSON NANCY IRENE GREEN ROYAL NATHANIEL HIGGS FEASTER WASHINGTON SMITH ALEX HIGGS KENNETH HAROLD FORBES ANNIE LOUISE HINSON FLORINA GERTRUDE GRAY JAMES WILLIAM MITCHELL BLOCK 60609 SELMA FRANCINE DELANCY MEGAN CARMELA DEAN SANDY LOU WILLIAMS GREGORY LODELL WILLIAMS MELONDA ROCHELLE ROBINSON PAULA BLANCHEVA TUCKER-ST. JEAN DWAYNE LEMENDO WILSON DEON HENDERSON WILSON YASMIN YOLANDA RIGBY BLUES DARIN MARVIN BAIN LILLIAN ISABELLA LEWIS ANNA LEILA GERTRUDE CAPRON WILLIAM CECIL ASTWOOD ARTHUR WESLEY HAMILTON CATHERINE PENDITHA WILLIAMS GLADYS CLEMENTINA STUBBS GEORGETTE JEANDELL HANCHELL BEVERLY VENITA HARRIS RANDY DEXTER HOWELL PAUL JOHN COX OLGA RONAY TAYLOR NATALIE JOSEPH
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GREAT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Great House Management Company Limited Great House serves as the focal point for the entire Sailrock Development and as the anchor for the beachfront villas which will surround it. Great House with its restaurant, bar, lounge, fresh market and stunning infinity edge pool offers numerous desired modern amenities. If you enjoy creating exceptional experiences and believe on making a different, you may be just the person we are looking for to be part of our Pre-Opening team. Current multiple opening positions on our Hotel Operations
CHIEF SECURITY Job Summary Manages the security team operations, policies, systems and procedures that keep Guests, Team Members, and others safe while on and around the hotel property. Chief Security also manages all aspects of the department including but not limited to planning, budgeting, staffing and payroll in accordance with hotel policies & procedures. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable. Computer literacy and knowledge of Closed Circuit Televisions system Ability to conduct investigations, gather evidence, conduct interviews with relevant parties and product the incident reports needed. Ability to established and maintain a good relation to the local law enforcement agency Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays. Excellent interpersonal skills. Salary $30,000 - $36,000 yearly Steward Supervisor Job Summary Under the supervision of our Executive Chef & Beverages, the Steward Supervisor is responsible for The Stewarding Supervisor will ensure a superior standard for all flatware, tableware and kitchen equipment in support of our restaurant, bar, and special event. Lead and Supervise the Stewarding Team in all aspects of the department and ensure hotel standards and HACCP systems, food safety are followed. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity. Knowledge of HACCP systems, food safety is a must Constant standing and walking throughout shift. Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting. Fluent written and spoken English. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative. You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. Salary $16,500 - $17,000 yearly Beach & Pool Maintenance Attendant Job Summary Beach & Pool Maintenance attendant is responsible to ensure all the pools main resort, villas clean and up to safety standards, this include ensuring the main beach area is always on pristine conditions. He/she is required to inspect the pool on a daily basis and follow the proper procedures for cleaning and sanitizing it. Maintaining appropriate supply levels of chemicals and cleaning agents is part of a pool maintenance technician’s job. If persistent or unusual adverse conditions are noted, he/she is expected to report them to the Chief Engineer and follow directions to correct them. Part of this job requires physically inspecting the interior of the pool along with valves and drains to ensure they are free of debris and properly functioning. Keeping safety equipment inspections up to date and inspecting decks and diving boards for defects are also regularly required for this job. Working along the Recreation Attendant ensuring the main beach are free of any debris or some kind to that nature. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable. Proficiency in safely handling hazardous materials is needed to adequately perform this job. Have good record keeping skills to maintain logs of the pool treatment procedures.
Math skills are needed to accurately measure chemicals. Manual dexterity is required to operate maintenance tools that remove leaves and debris from the pool & main beach area Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays. Excellent interpersonal skills. Salary $16,500 yearly Vector Control Job Summary Vector Control attendance is responsible to conducts mosquito surveillance, testing and treatments to mitigate the spreads of mosquito affecting the overall stay of Great House Resort guests. Ensure that daily fogging is completed as scheduled. He/she will also presume a role of pest control within the property, includes ensuring the minimum impact of sand flies and or other insects in to the same nature to the overall Resort experience. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable. Knowledge of basic arithmetic and biology of vectors; Minimum education equivalent to or graduation from high school; college courses in biology or related field preferred but not required; Ability to speak and write effectively in English; Ability to frequently operate a motor vehicle; Ability to periodically assist in the lifting of objects weighing in excess of 60 pounds; Ability to periodically perform repetitive motion activities associated with computer and electronic device usage Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays. Salary $16,500 yearly Security Officer Job Summary Security Officer is responsible to provides the resort’s guests and their guests, as well as the employees, an atmosphere of confidence and trust. The Resort has a legal duty to provide reasonable care for the protection on its guests and their possessions while also maintaining the safety and security of the hotel and its property. Patrol all areas of the property. Monitor Closed Circuit Televisions, perimeter alarm system, duress alarms, and fire life safety system. Conduct daily physical hazard inspections. Respond to accidents, contact EMS or administer first aid/CPR as required. Assist guests/employees during emergency situations. Notify appropriate individuals in the event of accidents, attacks, or other incidents. Defuse guest/employee disturbances. Complete incident reports to document all Security/Loss Prevention related incidents. Handle all interruptions and complaints. Resolve safety hazard situations. Escort any unwelcome persons from the property without interrupting the orderly flow of property operation. Report to scenes of vehicle accidents/thefts. Complete a Loss Prevention shift summary/daily activity report. Conduct investigations and gather evidence. Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to Chief Security; complete safety training and certifications; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable. Ability to frequently operate a motor vehicle Computer literacy and basic knowledge of Closed Circuit Televisions system Ability to conduct investigations and gather evidence Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/ or moving up to 25 pounds. Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates please submit applications to Human Resources W104 Venture House Grace Bay, Providenciales P: 312-376-2027 F: 312-376-2056 humanresources@sailrockresort.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Work Permit Board.
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GREAT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Great House Management Company Limited Great House serves as the focal point for the entire Sailrock Development and as the anchor for the beachfront villas which will surround it. Great House with its restaurant, bar, lounge, fresh market and stunning infinity edge pool offers numerous desired modern amenities. If you enjoy creating exceptional experiences and believe on making a different, you may be just the person we are looking for to be part of our Pre-Opening team. Current multiple opening positions on our Hotel Operations
Salary $16,500 yearly
Salary $16,500 yearly
Airport Representative Job Summary Primarily responsible to ensure that all arrival guests with flight details are paged and assisted with luggage and transportation. Assists hotel guests during pick and transfer. Receive VIP guests at the airport on behalf of the hotel and provide required assistance. Additionally act as the hotels ambassador at the airport and promote the hotel rooms, facilities and services according to the hotels operational standards.
Landscape Attendance/Gardener Job Summary Providing care for our landscape/gardens throughout the property (includes within villa and public areas), planting and maintenance of established perennial borders; property clean-ups as appropriate; planting and soil-amendments in newly designed borders; other aspects of garden care. Quality control will be an important facet of this position.
Qualifications Previous hotel-related experience desired. Experience in operating Computers. College/University Diploma in Hotel Management. Excellent communications skills (Verbal & Written). Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment while remaining calm and collective. Must be flexible in terms of working hours. Proficient in Microsoft Windows applications Salary $16,500 yearly Bellman/Driver Job Summary Assist guests by lifting and carrying of guest baggage on and off the shuttle van (arrival/departure/room move), delivery to the appropriate occupied rooms. Provide information and respond to guest inquiries regarding hotel services, attractions, directions, etc. in order to maximize guest satisfaction. Monitor and address ongoing maintenance needs of the shuttle van, etc. Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle used, including window/ windshield washing, vacuuming of the interior, removing garbage, etc. Maintain cleanliness of the hotel parking lot. Assist in other departments/areas of the hotel (breakfast, laundry, housekeeping, etc.) as needed, includes dropping/picking up guests for daily activities as required. Qualifications Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be flexible in hours and days worked. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Must be able to repetitively lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and be able to work with little or no supervision. Must display very good organization and time management skills. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities. Salary $16,500 yearly Laundry Attendants Job Summary Works within the Housekeeping Management Team to assist Room Attendants on assigned floors or buildings by collecting dirty linens and transporting to the laundry area, delivering clean linens to Room Attendant carts, and retrieving trash throughout the hotel. Assist with the commercial laundry function and/or the cleaning of public area spaces, exterior entrances to the hotel, and parking lot. Will be assigned special projects as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager. Qualifications Previous housekeeping/Laundry experience preferred. Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred. Must be flexible in hours and days worked. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas. Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
Qualifications Previous similar experience preferred. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be flexible in hours and days worked. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas. A general knowledge of perennial care, shrub and small tree pruning, lawn care and other areas of landscaping are preferred, but we will train the right person. Salary $16,500 yearly Security Supervisor Job Summary Responsible for and lead the Security Team to achieve overall department’s objectives. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers. Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures. Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Create security awareness among staff and guests. Respond immediately to needs of guests and requests of departments or staff for security assistance. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar capacity. Knowledgeable and experienced in hospitality industry is desirable. Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays. Excellent interpersonal skills. Salary Range $20,000 - $24,000 yearly Steward Job Summary Main responsibility is to maintain the cleanliness of the china, glass & silver, a safe & hygienic work environment, garbage removal & maintain/monitor of the operations needs/inventory. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity. Knowledgeable and experienced in food service. Knowledgeable and experience in beverage service. Constant standing and walking throughout shift. Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting. Fluent written and spoken English. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative. You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. Salary $16,500 yearly
Interested candidates please submit applications to Human Resources W104 Venture House Grace Bay, Providenciales P: 312-376-2027 F: 312-376-2056 humanresources@sailrockresort.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Work Permit Board.
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Beaches Resorts Spa Employees Get International Credentials Over 30 Therapists and Technicians of Red Lane Spa at Beaches Turks & Caicos received international credential when they were awarded certificates for completing a Physiology and Anatomy Course with the Sandals Corporate University [SCU]. “It was important for us to ensure that our Spa Therapist and Technicians took this course and were successful,” said Red lane Spa Manager DevieAnn Parkins. “Beaches has always made it easy for team members to enhance their qualifications while on the job which not only boosts confidence, but also enhance the quality of work they produce. This has made a great impact on the quality of services we offer here at the Spa and the resort by extension.” During the 8 week course, the basics of human anatomy and, physiology including anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells and, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems were covered. Acting Training Manager Monique Graham also commented on the success of the program, “Sandals Corporate University strengthens the capability of team members and pushes them to reach their maximum potential” she said. “This University is designed to grow and develop our Team members by enabling them to step out of their comfort zone while improving their human existence. We are grateful to our Chairman Gordon Butch Stewart for investing in developing the staff providing the training they need to excel at their jobs and also achieve their overall goals. The spa team not only walks away with this certificate
Over 30 Therapists and Technicians of Red Lane Spa at Beaches Turks & Caicos received international credential but with greater confidence and that is what we seek to do.” Anatomy and Physiology is the foundation of good massage therapy training, as a massage therapist needs to have basic understanding of how the body works. Anatomy refers to the structure of the body and the relationship between the structures. Physiology refers to the study of the function of body parts. In the end 30 spa team members graduated from the Sandals Corporate University (SCU) with certifications in Physiology & Anatomy. SCU offers a unique opportunity, which gives employees a chance to develop their education and hospitality skill level while in a practical setting. Talents are allowed to take core SCU classes, study and take exams courtesy of BTC while at work. The University boasts a diverse list of programs that are intended to boost a team member’s
British Caribbean Bank Limited CREDIT- SUPERVISOR British Caribbean Bank is looking for applicatiants to fill the role of Supervisor-Credit. Interested parties should be a quantitative expert who can extract meaningful business insights from multiple data sources, analyse key credit metrics, and leverage predictive models to create decision strategies that will business performance. The successful candidate will also identify credit risk and recommend possible processes, improvements and opportunities for automation and support their implementation. In addition, the individual will oversee the day-to-day credit underwriting function and partner with other departments to design tactical strategic tools. Finally, we are seeking results driven and proactive individual with experience gained in a commercial environment, who will be working with corporate head office as well as the multiple global sectors to provide commercial support and reporting.
Duties •To take ownership of projects/key risk decision areas, utilising your expert command of statistical analysis •To liaise with internal and external customers in collection efforts to ensure timely payments, address queries as required with appropriate departments and personnel •To process letters of credit and bank collections for assigned customers and cover for rest of Emerging Markets. •To be responsible for obtaining, analyzing and providing relevant information, advice and opinion to Credit Manager on new Emerging Markets. •To complete all necessary manual credit analyses of customers’ financial accounts and oversee the credit underwriting function. •To provide mentoring support to other members of the team in credit analysis and other areas of expertise and experience. •To identify risks associated with potential business transactions and where appropriate give recommendations on risk mitigation in different business areas •To investigate and analyse information from a variety of data source •To pro-actively review and improve processes to increase the level of service provided to customers Requirements •At least 10 years’ experience •Professional Qualifications in the field of Banking or Finance •Experience in Retail Banking, Operations, Commercial Lending, Relationship Management and Computer Literacy •A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field •Minimum 5 years of credit analysis experience and credit risk underwriting •Minimum 5 years in a banking or financial services environment •Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint are essential •Strong communication skills and ability to defend decisions made Salary range for these positions are between $39,000 to $45,000 per annum, the starting point will depend on qualifications and experience.These positions are not for work permit renewals. Closing date for all applications to be submitted is Friday 16hSeptember, 2016 Interested persons may contact our Corporate HR department Mon – Fri from 9am-3pm via telephone number 946-8054 or you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: cgibbons@wihl.com Please also submit a copy to the TCI Labor Department
general knowledge, leadership ability, customer service, sales and communication skills. This experience allows students the chance to apply the theoretical skills to practical situations which only enhances their work ethic. Sandals Corporate University has been in the works for four years. Team Members received certificates in the following areas as well: •SCU Core Training— Leadership Development, Customer Service, Professional Communication and The Art of Selling. •Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) •American Hospitality & Lodging Hotel—Certificate Hospitality Supervisor (CHS) & Certificate Hospitality Department Trainer (CHTD) •M3 Sales System Training—By Geoffrey H. Fullerton •International Culinary Tour— Chef Christopher Johnson
DELUXE EMPLOYMENT AND RECRUITMENT SERVICES Is seeking on behalf of their client Candidates to fill the following position:
ASSISTANT MANAGER Requirement: A minimum of 3 years experience in an assistant management’s position With an excellent command of the English Language both written and oral Must be computer literate A Bachelors degree or its equivalent in related field With Knowledge of property or villa management will be an asset Successful applicants must be willing to work weekends and holidays Salary package will commensurate with commission Ranging from: 1,500.00 - $2,500.00 monthly Contact: Deluxe Employment and Recruitment Services Telephone number 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc
TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY LTD.
LABOURER Applicants must be physically capable of hard manual labour outside on a daily basis. Daily wash down and cleaning of commercial waste water (sewage) facility. Daily removal of garbage materials. Trench digging for pipework’s to be completed by hand tools. General cleaning, including staff bathrooms, laboratory, workshops, store room and staff breakrooms. Removal of brush and weed, grass cutting and tree trimming. Previous experience is necessary. Candidates must be drug free, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and clean criminal record. Position requires the successful applicant to be willing to work weekends and holidays when needed. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Starting wage: $7.00 per hour Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Turks & Caicos Water Company Ltd. P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is September 2, 2016.
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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 16 September 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. Each of the units is separately metered and has a restroom and ducted centrally air-conditioned system. 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. 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).
Alexandra Resort is inviting applications for the following positions: Guest Services Manager
Directly supervises all front office personnel and ensures proper completion of all front office duties. Directs and coordinates the activities of the front desk, guest services, and telephone areas. Prepare monthly reports and budget for front office department.
Summary of Responsibilities:
•Ensure that all employees are, at all times, attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests managers and other employees. •Ensure logging and delivery of all messages, packages and mail in a timely and professional manner. •Maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Analyze rate variance, monitor credit report and maintain close observation of daily house count. Monitor selling status of house daily. •Verifies that accurate room status information is maintained and properly communicated. •Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation. •Maintains working relationships and communicates with all departments. •Check cashiers in and out and verifies banks and deposits at the end of each shift. •Enforces all cash-handling, check-cashing, and credit policies. •Resolves guest problems quickly, efficiently and courteously. •Upholds the hotel’s commitment to hospitality. •Maintains master key control. •Supervises workload during shifts.
Educational and Other Requirements:
•Minimum of 5-7 years of previous Front Office/Guest Services Management experience in a senior leadership role. •Hotel Management/Bachelor Degree •Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications required •Knowledge of Visual One preferred. •Verbal and Written Communication Skills. •Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment. •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point starts at $35,000 per annum.
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
hr@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department. Submissions to be no later than September 2nd, 2016. Belongers need only apply.
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(LapelsTCI Drycleaners, Lapels Express Laundry Center, Lapels Super Suds Auto Spa) Is seeking to fill the following positions: Plumber
Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials Identify required tools and special equipment Select the type and size of pipe required Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment Assemble and install valves and fittings Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls Install, repair and maintain underground storm sanitary and water piping systems Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs and toilets Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures $7.00/hour
Bookkeepers
Purchase supplies and equipment as authorized by management Monitor supply levels and reorder as necessary Tag and monitor fixed assets Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner Pay any debt as it comes due for payment Issue invoices to customers Ensure that receivables are collected promptly Record cash receipts and make bank deposits Conduct a monthly reconciliation of every bank account Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy Maintain the petty cash fund Issue financial statements Provide information to the external accountant who creates the company’s financial statements Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit Calculate and issue financial analysis of the financial statements Maintain an orderly accounting filing system Maintain the chart of accounts Maintain the annual budget Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management Process payroll in a timely manner Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested $6.50/hour
Car Wash Attendants
Guide cars into the wash area Be polite and available to address all customer concerns and handle them in a professional manner that is satisfactory to both the customer and to the car wash. Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on all equipment to ensure it is kept in proper working order Keep the entire property spotlessly clean and ensure everything is kept in the proper place and organized Hose down loose dirt from the exterior of cars Mix soap solution in the exact quantity needed for washing cars Use cloth and sponges to scrub away stubborn stains or built-up dirt Soap the entire car making sure that soap does not get into engine parts Adjust water pressure in water hoses and rinse soap off the car Use dry cloth to dry the exterior of the car Ensure that tires are soaped and watered down properly Scrub tires to get rid of stubborn dirt and mud Ensure that the mudguards are cleaned Dust and vacuum the interior of the car Dust and wash car mats and ensure that they have dried properly before putting them back in place Remove trash from the car and clean seats and surfaces Ensure that door trims and hinges are cleaned properly Polish and wax both the interior and the exterior of the car $6.25/hour
Laundromat Attendants
Deal with customers by greeting them and asking them their laundry needs Take a survey of the clothes that need to be washed Identify colors and whites and separate them Ensure that whites are separated regardless of the type of clothes Ask customers their choice of detergent and softener Load clothes in the washer and ensure that the right amount is loaded Fill washers with water and appropriate amount of washing powder and softener Mix the right amount of bleach to ensure proper washing Lift washed items from the washer and place them in the dryer Ensure that that the right amount of items have been loaded into the dryer Set the dryer at appropriate drying time depending on the type of clothes Sort dried clothes and fold them appropriately Place folded clothes in the customers’ baskets Make sure that the right quantity of clothes are returned to the customers Ensure that lint filters are cleaned after each drying cycle
Clean washers and dryers after every wash Keep track of supplies inventory Ensure the laundromat is clean at all times $6.25/hour
Pressers
Straighten, smooth, or shape materials to prepare them for pressing. Operate steam, hydraulic, or other pressing machines to remove wrinkles from garments and flatwork items, or to shape, form, or patch articles. Push and pull irons over surfaces of articles to smooth or shape them. Remove finished pieces from pressing machines and hang or stack them for cooling, or forward them for additional processing. Lower iron or pressing heads of machines into position over material to be pressed. Finish pants, jackets, shirts, skirts and other dry-cleaned and laundered articles, using hand irons. Hang, fold, package, and tag finished articles for delivery to customers. Finish pleated garments, determining sizes of pleats from evidence of old pleats or from work orders, using machine presses or hand irons. Select appropriate pressing machines, based on garment properties such as heat tolerance. Activate and adjust machine controls to regulate temperature and pressure of rollers, ironing shoes, or plates, according to specifications. Finish fancy garments such as evening gowns and costumes, using hand irons to produce high quality finishes. Moisten materials to soften and smooth them. Shrink, stretch, or block articles by hand to conform to original measurements, using forms, blocks, and steam. Clean and maintain pressing machines, using cleaning solutions and lubricants. Spray water over fabric to soften fibers when not using steam irons. Use covering cloths to prevent equipment from damaging delicate fabrics. Brush materials made of suede, leather, or felt to remove spots or to raise and smooth naps. Block or shape knitted garments after cleaning. $6.25/hour
Dry Cleaners Attendant
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Maintenance Technician Operate, identify mechanical problems of, and make minor repairs or adjustments on commercial type laundry equipment and dry cleaning equipment. Has the ability to read & interpret technical information (engineering, mechanical, electrical). Maintain inventory of parts Oversee laundry procedures to assure proper staffing, sanitary conditions, and safe use and maintenance of equipment $6.25/hr
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Starting salary $6.75 per hour not including service charge. COOK •Must have previously worked as a line cook for a minimum of 1 year in similar operation pepa •Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques and learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation •Acceptable knife skills •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Prepare all orders turned in by wait-staff using Resort’s standard recipes with focus on consistency while ensuring all orders are cooked quickly and according to order •Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition Starting salary $7.00 per hour, not including service charge. The Shore Club is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: GENERAL MANAGER Requirements include: •Functions as the Strategic Business Leader of the resort. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. Focuses on target customer needs, employee satisfaction, growing revenues and maximizing financial performance of the resort. •A keen understanding of marketing / public relations / advertising strategies, and the ability to create sales and marketing plans. •Villa management background-Multi million dollar value •At least 12 years experience in managerial role at high-end hotel/resort with in-depth knowledge of luxury marketing, sales. Brand experience a must. Villa Management is a must. •Sound knowledge of all aspects of resort operation and finance. •Exceptional verbal, written and strategic planning skills. •Strong organization skills. •Ability to effectively direct labor productivity. •Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning. •Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems – RDP, Micros. •Strategic planning skills. •Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly. •Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others. •Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business. •Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate. •Must be willing and available to work all days and shifts. •Responsible for strategic planning and long-term vision and projects •Oversee day to day management of entire resort including development and implementation of process and management guidelines. •Occasional travel abroad representing the resort in marketing and public relations tradeshows. •Review financial data and prepare executive reports for owners and international management company. •Oversee managerial and other staff to ensure high guest satisfaction and employee retention Starting Salary $80,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience HOTEL MANAGER Requirements •12- 15 years of management experience in internationally branded luxury hotels/resort including at least 5 years at Executive Committee Level •In depth knowledge of rooms operations and full knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department •Financial management skills including ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •Villa management background-Multi-million dollar value •In-depth knowledge of hotel systems. •Experience implementing and monitoring brand standards of operation and quality •Strategic planning skills •Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly •Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others •Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business •Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate •Strong communication skills with experience developing correspondence and business materials for customers/guests, owners, management and staff •Must be willing and available to work all shifts and days Duties: •Directs rooms, pool and beach, retail, youth programs and security departments ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and profitability. •Oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of brand service strategies initiatives. •Develops annual operating and capital expenditure budgets •Ensures implementation of and compliance with brand policies, programs and standards of operation and quality Salary commensurate with qualification and experience. POOL AND BEACH ATTENDANT •Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required •Must be able to work long hours on feet •Must be able to lift 30lbs or more •Must know how to swim •Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. •Life guard experience is a plus •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high level service for all pool and beach services
BARTENDER Requirements: •Must have 3 years’ experience as a bartender in luxury resort •Must have advanced knowledge of beverage preparation and service of alcoholic beverages with ability to mix, garnishes and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes. •Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the bar on a daily basis and cleaning of bar area on closing. •Requisitioning and stocking of all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, etc. and produce based projections from the daily functions sheet. •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting wage $7.00 per hour not including service charge and tips. HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR •Must have 5 years’ experience in luxury resort in same capacity •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting wage $9.00 per hour not including service charge and tips. POOL & BEACH SUPERVISOR Responsibilities: •Oversees and maintain complete safety in and around pool and beach areas •Follows operating standards in accordance to TCI laws and hotel procedures on job duties and life-safety •Maintains proper levels of service and equipment furniture and maintenance •Assist in the conducting of guest activities in the pool areas •Monitor entire cleaning operations for the cleanliness, health and sanitation of the pools and surrounding area •Assist in every way possible to assure proper customer service is being upheld. •Enforces pool and beach sanitation and safety rules and requirements •Supervises pool and beach areas for safety and customer service •Monitors and upholds guest areas (No Solicitation policy is enforced and facilities for registered hotel guests only) •Train new employees on proper protocol and customer service •Ensures all furniture setting are inline, organized and set to hotel resort standards •Complete all tasks for the day and oversee all duties/projects in a timely fashion •Ensure safety precautions are followed in pool area and identify possible safety hazards and reports to management •Monitor supplies and reports all damaged furniture to management •Perform all other duties as assigned by the Property Manager Requirements: •Must have 5 years’ experience in luxury resort in same capacity •High School Diploma •Must have prior pool/beach supervisory experience •Life-safety training and certification CPR, AED, First Aid, Water Safety required •Being an excellent swimmer is required period certification may be required •Working with Pool Chemicals is required •Hands on knowledge of non-motorized sports equipment set-up and handling is required •Must be able to stand and work outdoors for an extended period of time •Weekend and flexible shifts are a must •Must have excellent written and oral communication •Must have outstanding customer service and leadership skills •Must be reliable and professional •Must be proficient with computers, including Excel, Word and Outlook. •Must be detailed oriented. Starting wage $8.00 per hour not including service charge and tips. HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR RESERVATIONS/SALES AGENTS SECURITY OFFICERS SECURITY SUPERVISOR FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR NIGHT & DUTY MANAGER NIGHT AUDITOR ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR ACCOUNTING(Various positions) CHEFS(Various positions) RETAIL SUPERVISOR HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER SPA THERAPIST/ATTENDANTS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN LINE POSITIONS For the below line staff positions, resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Starting wage $6.25 per hour not including service charge and tips. GROUNDSMEN LABOURER HOUSEMAN ROOM ATTENDANTS LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS DISPATCHERS STEWARDS PBX OPERATOR PAINTER FRONT OFFICE AGENTS SERVERs PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT PLEASE NOTE: Shore Club is NOT scheduled to open to the public for business until November 2016. All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive a call or email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual interview. All applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to The Shore Club located on Long Bay Beach, Providenciales or e-mail: careers@theshoreclubtc.com Deadline is September 2, 2016.
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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.
DATE OPENED: August 15, 2016 START DATE: August 27, 2016 POSITION: Sous Chef – South American Cuisine JOB REQUIREMENTS •To have hands on knowledge of at least 5 years of Latin American Cuisine with an emphasis on Brazilian, Venezuelan, Chilean, and Peruvian & Argentinian. •To be able to source & procure all the requirements at the same time use what is available locally to produce world class South American food. •To be well versed with all the special dishes from the different regions of Latin America eg. Causa, Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Pescado a la Macho, Tres De Leche etc. •To be able to produce Japanese- Peruvian Fusion food also known Nikkei style of food •Should have worked in ethnic Fine Dining restaurants in Venezuela, Columbia or Peru •Should be well versed in all aspects of the kitchen eg. Butchery, Garde Manger & Hot Range etc. •Should be able to do contemporary presentation as well as interpret old classical South American dishes in modern style. DUTIES •To understand and be aware at all times of food costs and percentages related to all Latin American products being used & imported for the restaurant and understand how daily departmental costs influence profit and loss results. •To monitor stock movement, to ensure stock security. •To ensure minimum kitchen wastage. •To assist with the provision of training and development for department staff in kitchen procedures. •To ensure knowledge of the product is maintained and communicated to all relevant personnel. •To work with the Sous Chef to ensure the mis en place is completed. •To report any maintenance issues to the Executive Chef immediately. •To comply with all Grace Bay Resort’s policies and procedures to ensure that all statutory regulations are observed. •To comply with the conditions of the food hygiene policies. •To be flexible and willing to help other departments at busy times if required. Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $48,000 - $52,000 per annum plus Benefits Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than September 30th, 2016 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1030 Email: sheba.wilson@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
Is seeking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the Position as General Manager at its franchise brand of Jewelry Stores, located at the Grand Turk Cruise Terminal, South Beach Grand Turk.
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION •Minimum of 5 years’ experience and proven track record in the management and operation of High-End Jewelry and General Merchandizing Stores. •Unblemished employment history and clean criminal record •Proficient in written and spoken English (fluency in other languages will be a definite and valuable asset) •Strong motivational and managerial skills •Impeccable customer service and attendance skills •Experience in the cutting, sizing, setting and assessment of diamonds and precious stones will be a definite asset
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HS LTD.
HS Limited is seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
MAINTENANCE MAN Job Description •Responsible for maintaining the general condition of the company’s properties with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical. •Complete daily tasks as outlined by Supervisor. •Complete maintenance request work orders on a timely basis. •Performs all weekly, monthly and other scheduled preventative maintenance programs. •Actively pursue new tasks or jobs when assigned work is completed. •Maintain CCTV Security System. •Maintain and service pumps and control systems. •Maintain irrigation filtration system. •Schedule material purchase order request. Requirements •Should have eight years experience as a Maintenance Technician or experience working in a similar position. •Must have strong skills in troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing and general maintenance. •Work with minimal supervision. •On standby for 24 hours call out emergencies. •Should have great oral and written communication skills. •Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com. Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is September 2, 2016.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TC I) Ltd is about playtime! It’s about fun, laughter and a passion for life. Every single member of the CHUKKA team in Jamaica, Belize and Turks & Caicos contributes to helping their guests play; they get to wow them at every turn with all that the Caribbean has to offer. Chukka is always looking for new talent to add to our dynamic team. All successful applicants must: oBe at least 21 years old. oBe well spoken in English. oHave excellent communication, interpersonal & communication skills. oTrustworthy & Reliable disposition with a Clean Criminal record. oPositive & disciplined work attitude in a customer service oriented business. oMust be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends, public holidays as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedules and/or reasonable needs of the business. See below opportunities currently available in the Turks & Caicos Islands:
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Direct the retail operations of stores in Grand Turk, including day-to-day activities and strategic development •Establish sales targets for the stores, while working in conjunction with the company’s executives in New York •Develop and administer annual budgets, subject to approval by the company headquarters in New York •Manage and control expenditures and financial records •Evaluate the stores’ performance and establish effective operational, sales and promotional policies •Oversee, plan and coordinate all promotional activities in close cooperation with cruise line shopping guides, travel agents and the company’s marketing team, including daily in-store promotional events and onboard shopping programs for the passengers of the following cruise lines: NCL (Norwegian Cruise lines), Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Cruise Lines, Cunard Cruise Lines, Crystal Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Princess Cruise Lines, and Costa Cruise Lines •Direct, manage and supervise managerial and retail employees, e.g., Operations Manager, Sales Managers, Jeweler, Sales Associates, and Cashiers, including the following specific tasks: hiring and terminations; mentoring and motivation; developing and overseeing performance requirements and evaluations; work allocation and scheduling; and problem resolution •Oversee gemological and sales training programs •Design bonus and incentive programs for sales staff •Ensure compliance with the company’s requirements for quality and safety, as well as with local, state and federal regulations, environmental policies and general duty of care •Prepare contracts and agreements •Provide advice and assistance to the company’s Directors in planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of the existing systems and procedures •Represent Diamonds International at various community and business meetings and promote the company’s marketing initiatives •Provide control and oversight for all construction projects •Responsibility for handling funds and for all security and safety procedures Salary and remuneration package will be negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience Suitably qualified, interested persons are invited to submit applications in writing, together with comprehensive CV and clean Police Record to Ms. Chynella Cunningham at chynella@ shopdi.com; with a copy being sent to the office of the: Deputy Labour Commissioner Turks and Caicos Islands Work Permit Board, Zone 1 Turks & Caicos Islands Government Three Degrees Building Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Is.
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BOAT CREW TOUR GUIDE o Have a minimum of 5 years experience working on Boats as a lifeguard or boat crew. o Have training or certification in Lifeguard/ CPR. DUNE BUGGY TOUR GUIDE o Have a minimum of 5 years relative experience in motorized activities. o Hold a valid TCI Driver’s license with minimum 3 years driving experience. BARTNEDER o Have a minimum of 2 years experience. o A vast knowledge of Mix drinks and various beverages. o Have great customer service skills. RUNNER o Have at least 2 years minimum experience in Customers Service and Food and Beverage. WAITER/WAITERESS o Have a minimum of 2 years experience in Customer Service environment. o A pleasant personality CHEF/ COOK o Have a minimum of 5 years experience. o Have a certificate in Food & Beverage. PHOTOGRAPHER GUIDE o Have a minimum of 3 years in a customer service or sales environment. o Be able to utilize computers. o Enjoy nature with a Passion for Photography. AQUA PHOTOGRAPHER GUIDE oHave a minimum of 3 years in a customer service or sales environment. oEnjoy Marine environment with a Passion for Photography. oBe able to Swim and Free Dive Applications along with CVs/ Resume’ can be submitted via Email to: gtadmin@chukka.com or be addressed to and delivered to: CHUKKA HUMAN RESOURCES CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD South Base Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard Grand Turk, TCI
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Jerkey’s Restaurant
Is Seeking: Bartender Waiter/ Server Cocktail Waitress Salary Ranges: 6:25 – 7:00 per hr Telephone: 946-8876
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J & J CORNER STORE
In Grand Turk Are Seeking 2 Full Time Cashiers, Must Be Able To Work Shifts, Holidays And Weekends. Salary Payable Is $5.Oo Per Hour For More Information On These Positions Contact: 247-3577
Complete Construction
Is Seeking: Labourer Salary:$6.50 per hr Telephone: 946-8876
Elcie Hinson
Seeks 1 Helper Salary $200 per week 5 days per week Contact 345-2576
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SEEKS Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Contact 241-7124 Blue Mountain water Kiwi Connection is seeking
2 labourer Minimum wage salary 6 days a week Contact: 3321497 Requiring a certified & experienced Hairstylist @ Luxe Beauty Salon and Day Spa. Please contact Camille Swann on 345-7347. 2) Requiring a certified Nail Technician with over 3 years experience @Luxe Beauty Salon and Day Spa. Please send resumes to luxebeauty34@gmail.com or call 941-3376
E.L. CONSTRUCTION MR LYNEAL GIBSON
SEEKS 1 PAINTER Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 231-5361
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Thai Orchid Restaurant
SUNRISE CAFÉ
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Is Seeking: Server Salary: $6.25 per hr Telephone: 946-8876
In Five Cays Seeks 1 Labourer Salary $6.00 per hour Contact Noel Munroe at 242-2495
SEEKS 1 DOMESTIC WORKER Applicant must be honest reliable and hardworking Contact 343-3398
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AUBREY FELIX SEEKS 1 Caretaker/ Domestic Worker Must be able to speak English & Creole To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 332-1497 LVA MANAGEMENT LTD
is seeking a labourer. Must be willing and able to perform manual task and work on weekend and holidays Salary is $6.00 p/h Contact claudettegibson@ hotmail.com. Kindly send the invoice for this to claudettegibson63@gmail.com
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IN GRAND TURKK IS SEEKING A STORE SUPERVISOR, MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ALL AREAS OF STORE MANAGEMENT SALARY IS BASED ON EXPRIENCE. FOR FUTHER INFORMATION: CONTACT 247-3577
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Baha Mar should open by end of this year, says Bahamas Prime Minister
The government of the Bahamas says it has reached an agreement that will lead to the completion of a stalled mega-resort financed and built by Chinese stateowned enterprises. Prime Minister Perry Christie announced late Monday that China Construction will finish the Baha Mar project with financing from the Export-Import Bank of China. The complex will then be sold to a “world class” hotel and casino operator, he said. Construction would resume in September and the project will open before the end of the 20162017 tourist season, Christie said in a nationally televised address that The troubled Baha Mar project in Cable Beach, New Providence, The Bahamas followed Supreme Court approved of the agreement. He did not identify developer filed for bankruptcy in June had little prospect of being paid any potential operators. 2015. anything. Under this agreement, “This agreement represents a The stalled project had been made today, funds will be made signal achievement for the Bahamas, expected to increase the overall available to enable them to receive and a milestone in the troubled history economy of the tourism-dependent a significant part, and possibly ALL of Baha Mar,” he said. The difficulties Bahamas by about 12 percent. of the value of their claims. Going of a project this size has hit our Christie said that the forward, many of the same people economy hard. But we will recover. agreement to finish and sell Baha and companies who were previously Over the coming months, economic Mar will ensure that thousands of contracted, will be re-engaged to opportunities will be felt in more and Bahamian creditors and contractors complete the Project,” Christie said. more homes. The Government will will receive a “significant part and “The Government of The Bahamas redouble its efforts to continue the possibly all” the money owed to them and the Bahamian utility companies, programme of modernization that we for their work on the project. such as BPL, will receive payment began four years ago. China Construction will for some of their outstanding claims Baha Mar is a $3.5 billion finish the works, and will resolve against the Baha Mar companies. project that was initially scheduled to outstanding claims with its suppliers Throughout the negotiations, we have, open in December 2014 on 1,000 acres and sub-contractors. first and foremost, been mindful of (405 hectares) along Cable Beach in “The Baha Mar companies the impact that this stalled project Nassau. It would include four new owed money to thousands of Bahamian has had on our people. Everyone hotels, a golf course and what would creditors when they filed for Chapter involved in the discussions has been be the largest casino in the Caribbean. 11 Bankruptcy. Under their Chapter committed to this.” After a series of delays and the 11 efforts, our people Christie said he was
Antigua Government moving to introduce lie detector testing across public service ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it will seek parliamentary approval to introduce polygraph test for various categories of public sector workers. Immigration Minister Charles “Max” Fernandez told reporters that five Immigration Department employees, who failed a similar test would not be re-employed. The workers are claiming wrongful dismissal. “Polygraph testing will continue because that it something that needs to be done. We have agreed there have to be something put in place leally and as a result of that we will be going to Parliament very shortly, I know the AG’s office is looking at polygraph testing because it will not be related to the Immigration Department. He said the police, Customs, army “and other divisions of the government that polygraph test will be… required”.
He said the trade unions which represent public sector workers have been informed of the Gaston Browne administration’s moves, including the union representing workers at the Immigration Department. “We have said to them that we are going to be looking to take this to Parliament. I hope to have some more dialogue once we have the draft of the legislation with the union going forward and I am sure the same thing will happen for the other departments.” The five workers had been dismissed after they were found to have been involved with the use of illicit drugs, after a polygraph test. “The Cabinet has agreed that anyone that is involved in anything related to drugs – whether it be taking drugs or being associated with drugs – would not be allowed to remain in the Immigration Department,” Fernandez said. But their bargaining
agent, the Antigua Trades & Labour Union (AT&LU) is challenging their dismissal on the grounds that the process the Immigration Department took to remove them was inconsistent with the law. According to the union, the recruits were called before the Chief Immigration Officer Annette Mark on July 23, informed of their termination, then received official letters to that effect days after. “We are under a lot of scrutiny internationally from the US, the Canadians, the British in particular and in general most of the countries that send representatives, one of the first, most important issues to them (is) border security. “So that is something we had put in place from the beginning (with) regards to persons involved in drugs and drugs related matters there is no room for them in the Immigration Department,” Fernandez added.
especially pleased to announce that the thousands of former Bahamian employees of Baha Mar will receive the following outstanding amounts due to them: unpaid salaries, severance pay, accrued vacation pay, and notice payments due to termination. Additionally, sums deducted from employees and former employees’ salaries and pension contributions will be repaid. He added that Bahamians holding commercial leases and concessions will be permitted to continue to hold them. “As it has been done with all major investments, The Government will extend appropriate concessions, to facilitate the construction and promote the successful future operation of the resort. The completed project will then be sold to a qualified world-class operator,” he added. “There has been much gossip, and speculation, and downright false allegations made about the whole history and progress of the Baha Mar dispute. In such a sensitive negotiation, the Government thought it wise not to offer a running commentary on the discussions, not to say anything that might put the future of the project in jeopardy. It is a shame that others were not so prudent, and that so many un-informed views were promoted in the media. The last few weeks have involved a Herculean effort by many, many people. This has been made all-the-more strenuous by having to deal with partners in vastly different time zones, often working through translators,” he added.
Flare up of violence leads to nightly curfews in some West Kingston communities KINGSTON, Jamaica – Nightly curfews have been imposed in some communities in West Kingston following a flare up of violence on the weekend. On Saturday the police issued an advisory warning persons to avoid Darling Street and sections of Spanish Town Road in the Corporate Area, that were affected by violence stemming from a gang feud. The police, along with members of the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF) say they are monitoring the situation that resulted from a feud between gangs in Denham Town and Tivoli Gardens. “Especially in the night – we will have increased presence in the area and we will be doing a soft lock down the area. So we are advising law abiding citizens to co-operate – please go in early, so that the corridors can be cleared,” said head of the Kingston Western Police, Superintendent Howard Chambers. The violence on the weekend, led to the death of a man.
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Caribbean Fantasy response downsized
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The United States Coast Guard has downsized its response to the Caribbean Fantasy passenger ferry as the operation shifts from emergency response to long term management, one week after the ferry caught fire. The vessel is currently moored at a pier in the San Juan Harbour. On Wednesday, the Coast Guard said in transitioning to long-term project management, a phase will consist of the continuing joint marine casualty investigation;
hazardous and nonhazardous waste disposal, damage and stability assessment and the survey and removal of cargo. The Coast Guard added that all non-essential personnel are being demobilized as the transition occurs. The ship caught fire last week, while approximately two nautical miles north of the San Juan Harbour, leading to the evacuation of all 511 passengers and crew.More than two dozen passengers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, dehydration and shock.
The ship that runs several times weekly between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, later ran aground just offshore Punta Salinas, where the fire continued to burn inside the ship’s engine room. The ferry floated free last week Friday and was moved to San Juan on the weekend. The joint marine casualty i n v e s t i g a t i o n includes the Coast Guard, the National Transportation Safety Board, RINA Services and the flag state, Panama.
Jamaica’s PNP in campaign scandal The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is now reeling from damaging allegations of misuse of campaign donations by some of its candidates in the February 25, 2016 General Election. The allegations were made by PNP Treasurer Norman Horne in his report to the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on July 23 and 24, but which only surfaced publicly yesterday. In his report, Horne painted a picture of a party in campaign disarray that spilled over to its ability to raise funds for the election that it eventually lost by one seat to the Jamaica Labour Party. “Throughout the 2016 national campaign the treasury worked assiduously to overcome the handicap the party endured due to the fragmentation of the political leadership, machinery and consequently the national campaign itself, which resulted in multiple non-cohesive and disjointed campaigns being run by distinct groupings and individual members of the party,” Horne wrote. He said that prior to February 17, 2016, when the party communicated its decision not to participate in three planned national debates, the treasury’s greatest competition in the marketplace was the membership of the party who held senior positions in Government. “These persons were actively in the market for what seemed to be sole benefit of their personal campaigns and collected significant amounts from members of the private sector who were earmarked by the treasury as potential substantial donors for the benefit of the PNP as one cohesive unit,” he wrote. “On numerous occasions, information received by the treasury from the potential
donors was that contributions had already been made to senior party members for the benefit of the party. However, only a few members reported or accounted in full, or even in part, for the receipt of these donations to the treasury or the party executive. This heavily affected the party’s income and short-changed the party, resulting in a negative effect on the national campaign. Financially speaking, there was not one central bank, but several banks; some of which had more resources than the treasury,” Horne stated. “Necessary funding could have been strategically diverted to marginal constituencies, which seemed to have required just a little more financial support to get them over the hump. Had there been a cohesively executed campaign, with the treasury being the central bank and the recipient of the bulk of the resources, then it is highly likely that we would have won the election and been in Government today,” he argued. Since the election loss, the PNP has been in turmoil with calls for changes to the leadership, particularly that of President Portia Simpson Miller. Initially, former General Secretary Peter Bunting had hinted that he would challenge Simpson Miller. However, he eventually walked back that position. Last month, former Cabinet minister and PNP vice-president Dr Karl Blythe submitted his nomination for the presidency for which delegates will vote at the party’s annual conference in September. “I truly believe that my party needs to start the renewal process, and I believe that this renewal process would have started if other persons had entered the race,” Blythe, a medical doctor, told the Jamaica
Observer. “If I am voted in as leader at this time, I will become the initiator of the renewal process, and I will give the party one year to put in place the person that they believe is best suited to take the party through the renewal process,” Blythe added. Horne, in his report, also called for renewal in the party, stating that the PNP’s former president, PJ Patterson, had stated that it is now time for “Norman Washington Manley’s party to rebuild, repair and reignite the sparks of change”. Manley was a cofounder and first president of the PNP in 1938. Horne said that it was no secret that before the PNP’s final decision not to debate, the JLP was having grave difficulty raising funds from the business community. “At that time, the private sector was merely being asked by the JLP to make campaign contributions so as to ensure that they could ‘maintain a strong Opposition’. The sentiment within both parties was that the JLP could not and would not win the national election and therefore was not a viable investment. However, a day in politics is a lifetime, and in living proof of the adage, our failure to debate had irreversible consequences for not only the treasury but the party at large,” Horne said. He said that immediately, in rejection of the PNP’s stance, the majority of the private sector refused to make any further contributions to the party. Instead, the sector decided – based on the perception that the PNP was displaying arrogance and a sense of supremacy – that the party had denied the electorate the right to participate in democracy through the communicative avenue of debating.
Trinidad has 285 murders so far this year News Americas, P O R T- O F - S PA I N , Trinidad - The twinisland Republic of Trinidad & Tobago continues to see a rise in its murder rates this year even as the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) says the numbers have declined compared to last year. Hours after the TTPS announced the decline in murders compared to 2015, six people were killed, pushing the murder tally as of Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 to 285. On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, four people were killed in separate incidents, including fabricator Selwyn Sammy, 47, who was discovered dead shortly after daybreak with multiple gunshot wounds at his Point Fortin home. In the early hours of Thursday morning, two more
people were murdered. The Powerful Ladies of T&T (PLOTT), says guns have been used in most of the murders, to the tune of 76.6 per cent this year, followed by knives and other sharp objects at 13 per cent. The majority of the murders have been committed at or around 10 p.m., a recent PLOTT report said. The UK and Canada have both warned its nationals to be extremely cautious in travelling to the island because of high levels of violent crimes especially in parts of the capital Port-ofSpain. The U.S. State Department warns that: “volent crimes, including assault, kidnapping for ransom, sexual assault, and murder have involved expatriate residents and tourists, including U.S. citizens.”
Proposals for building a bridge linking St Kitts and Nevis to be considered BASSETERRE, St Kitts — Proposals are being considered by the federal Cabinet to construct a bridge to connect St Kitts and Nevis, which would bring greater ease of travel between the twinislands. At a recent town hall meeting, minister of public infrastructure, Ian ‘Patches’ Liburd, announced that there are two proposals awaiting consideration by the Cabinet, which could see the much talked about bridge come to fruition. “I commit to you that as the minister of public infrastructure that I will drive that [initiative],” he said, to much applause from the audience. “And I know I have the full support of the entire Cabinet and the minister of finance [Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris].” Liburd said that this project will bring the peoples of the islands closer together and facilitate greater inter-island travel. He referenced plans that the federal Cabinet already has of alternating meetings between St Kitts and Nevis.
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UK releases two decades of Cayman Islands governors’ restricted memos
Revealing everything document.” Other governments did not well as for some reform of the the islands. from local and international Other “It is not just the sections get such positive reviews nationality rules to allow for political intrigue, to “white of the annual reports are from incoming governors, wider electorate.” elected government that sees elephant” projects, to a blacked out largely because as evidenced in the year Political issues the U.K. as too restrictive general preference toward the statements made by the 1992 dispatch from then- also arose from other types and self-interested in its the sport of cricket over former governors “would, or Governor Gore: “… with of unexpected events, the attitude towards Cayman,” baseball, annual reports would be likely to, prejudice minimal pressure from me, dispatches revealed: “On the former governor wrote. sent by Cayman Islands the relations between the the government cancelled Christmas Day, an Executive governors to Britain between United Kingdom and another a project initiated by their Council member [redacted] Crime and economics 1987 and 2005 have been state, the interests of the predecessors which was so fired his pistol in a public released by the U.K. Foreign U.K. abroad or the promotion obviously a white elephant place, in the close vicinity of Almost every annual and Commonwealth Office. or protection of … its assets that I find it extraordinary [redacted],” Governor Scott gubernatorial dispatch since According to the abroad.” it was allowed to get off the wrote in his 1988 annual 1987 touched on the issue Cayman Compass, the ground in the first place. This report. “Apart from the legal of crime and most dealt in partially redacted documents Local politics was the construction of a new consequences if [as in any some way or another with were released Tuesday luxury hospital in George normal society, he would] the prospects of the local following a Freedom of Subjects covered in Town, the brainchild of the he resigns from Executive economy. Information request made the various dispatches, which previous member for health.” Council, an election for his In 1997, then-Governor by former Cayman Governor range anywhere from two to One dispatch from vacant seat must take place Owen noted there were Alan J. Scott. 14 pages long, are numerous 1999, when Governor Smith in the Legislative Assembly. “doom and gloom” economic Mr. Scott told the and deal with areas from was in office, spoke of the In a 7-5 situation, the balance forecasts after what he Cayman Compass that he the environment, to the “need for change of political of power could shift.” termed “insensitive handling requested, some two years economy, to law and order, class in the next elections.” Successive governors, of revenue raising measures ago, copies of the governors’ U.K. relations, immigration “With elections it seems from the dispatches, introduced in the budget” dispatches as part of his and the general “mood” of the scheduled for November also took a significant that year and the passage of “continuing interest” in the Caymanian populace. 2000, there will be some interest in the election a new Proceeds of Crime Law. U.K.’s administration of the There is no reluctance “[This] did not slow to address system used by the Cayman overseas territories. Several mistaking throughout the contentious problems with Islands. down the growth of the of the annual dispatches – almost-two decades’ worth no vote-catching potential,” In 2003, then- financial services industry,” reports to the U.K. Foreign of dispatches that British the ’99 dispatch reported. Governor Dinwiddy noted Mr. Owen wrote. “All sectors and Commonwealth Office governors keep a keen eye on “Indeed, the unofficial that an Electoral Boundary saw strong growth.” – were penned by Mr. Scott Cayman Islands politics and campaign has already begun Commission Mr. Owen, during report himself, and later on by political elections, as well as and deal-making season “recommended” boundaries the same year, also fretted territorial Governors Michael government policy decisions. is upon us. There lies the for 17 single-member about the increasing drugs In the 2005 report central weakness of the constituent Gore, John Owen, Peter districts, a trade seen in the islands Smith, Bruce Dinwiddy and from then-newly appointed Cayman scenario: a truly move the governor said around that time: “The Stuart Jack. Gov. Jack, it is noted: first class center of excellence could be made as a result Cayman Islands continue Only one year “The election of a new in financial services and of constitutional revisions to be a transshipment point for drug smugglers into the requested, the year 2000 government under Kurt tourism with some 40,000 being discussed at the time. most U.S. and Europe. Worryingly, governor’s dispatch, was Tibbetts in May also created inhabitants of whom barely “The healthier atmosphere. half have Caymanian status. contentious issue is the the number of cocaine not included. According to a foreign office representatives, They are putting effort into The electorate is therefore so United Democratic Party’s swallowers arriving on flights that particular report could greater transparency and tiny that the Father of the determination to postpone, from Jamaica continues accountability and better House, John McLean, has until 2008, the move to single- to rise despite increased not be found. “This was the delivery from the civil service. served in the Legislative member constituencies in surveillance by Drugs Task time that the Foreign and They remain Caymanian at Assembly continuously and West Bay, Bodden Town Force and customs officers.” Governor Owen also Commonwealth Office heart and can be suspicious inauspiciously since 1974, and the Sister Islands,” he was moving from paper of the motives of the U.K. and being returned last time wrote. Mr. Dinwiddy added noted that in 1996 Cayman’s documents to electronic others, but there is a healthy with 322 of the 464 votes cast that he strongly supported streets were “among the changes safest in the Caribbean.” documents,” the open records debate in Cabinet, which in his constituency. [Next constitutional in Cayman that created “The support for the response to Governor Scott often brings out the wider sentence redacted] “There is an urgent “greater confidence” among police has never been so high noted. “We have checked both realities and they are open to the electronic and paper files, advice, including from a new need for a new wave of younger local residents that the U.K. as at the end of 1996,” Mr. and untainted politicians, as possessed “goodwill” toward Owen wrote. but we are unable to find this governor.”
Former Barbados PM issues warning on economy Owen, an economist, said the island is facing a “very very dangerous problem” and likened the situation to a passenger sitting in the departure lounge awaiting his final boarding call. Arthur, the longest serving prime minister here, told legislators on Thursday night, that the country was now on the brink of the economic and financial disorder similar to what occurred in two other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries -Guyana and Jamaica – because of the Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur Freundel Stuart’s administration’s BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – failure to correctly handle the falling Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur foreign reserves and the printing of says while the measures outlined by money. Finance Minister Chris Sinckler to Arthur, who also served as revive the Barbados economy, they a finance minister, said that on the are insufficient and the island is issue of foreign reserves, there was a dramatic falloff over the last eight facing a “very dangerous problem.” “The measures before the eights despite the Freundel Stuart House are part of an important set administration’s fiscal measures. “This country as a small open of measures that can help to improve stability. They are necessary, but economy has lost almost ten hundred not sufficient,” Arthur said as he million dollars (One Barbados dollar made his contribution to the Finance =US$0.50 cents) in reserves over the Statement and Budgetary Proposals course of the last three years. It’s now by Sinckler earlier this week. down BDS$800 million”.
He said Barbados was placed in this tragic circumstance because the Central Bank had been printing money to finance Government’s operations, causing the foreign reserves to fall by BDS$600 million. “The only thing on which the Government can be sure is that the Government cannot continue this policy of printing money by the Central Bank by which it tends to finance its operations,” he added. Sinckler in his presentation had earlier told legislators that foreign exchange inflows and outflows during the first six months of the year were in near balance with BDS$3.083 billion in outflows as against BDS$3.040 billion in inflows. “This, together with external debt service requirements, resulted in the stock of international reserves falling by BDS$43 million to BDS$884 million, equivalent to 13.6 weeks of imports. This compares with the BDS $84 million decline for the same period last year,” he said. But Arthur, who late last year said he had been approached by Sinckler to replace Sir Frank
Alleyne as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, acknowledged that he had been harsh on the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr Delisle Worrell on the matter, saying “ . . . he knew what he was doing is wrong, he is not helping the Government by indulging the Government’s appetite for finance by opening up the printing presses of the Central Bank”. Arthur maintained that the Central Bank must abandon the practice of printing money and urged parliamentarians not to support the budgetary measures if government failed to abandon the “worst practice” for a small open economy. “This House should only agree to support the policies if there is a clear declaration by the Minister of Finance that he will stop using the printing of money,” he added. Arthur, who served as prime minister from 1994-2008, and now sits as an Independent legislator, said that the Central Bank itself should also make a commitment to put a stop to the practice by following the laws set out in the Central Bank Act.
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Zika spreads to Miami Beach, U.S. expands travel warning
Federal health officials on Friday warned pregnant women not to travel to trendy Miami Beach after Florida confirmed that the mosquitoborne Zika virus was active in the popular tourist destination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also suggested that pregnant women who are especially worried about exposure to Zika - which has been shown to cause the severe birth defect known as microcephaly - might consider avoiding all of Miami-Dade County. The new warnings represent a challenge to Florida’s multibillion dollar tourism industry, with Miami Beach accounting for nearly half of visitor stays in the Greater Miami area. They also heighten concerns over Zika’s spread in the continental United States. In a press conference, Florida Governor Rick Scott said state health officials had identified five cases of Zika believed to be contracted in Miami Beach. “This means we believe we have a new area where local transmissions are occurring in Miami Beach,” he said, noting that the state had already stepped up pesticide spraying efforts in this area. The new transmissions come as Miami-Dade continues to battle Zika in the Wynwood arts neighborhood of Miami, the site of the first locally transmitted cases of Zika in the continental United States. In Miami Beach, the state believes Zika transmission is confined
to a 1.5-square-mile area located between 8th and 28th streets in the popular South Beach neighborhood. Miami Beach resident Steve Ehrlich, 30, said news of the five cases transmitted somewhere in the blocks around his home was not surprising, but that did not make it any less concerning. “You knew it was going to intermingle all over the place,” he said. And though Ehrlich said and he and his wife Caroline did not have any immediate plans to have more children, any thought of doing so has been indefinitely shelved. Current CDC guidelines recommend men wait six months after being infected with Zika before trying to have children to avoid passing the virus to a pregnant partner through semen. The recommendations are based on observations that the virus can live in semen as long as 93 days after an infection, but a recent report in the journal Eurosurveillence described two cases in which the virus lingered in semen six months after a person was infected. “The CDC is giving recommendations for how long to wait before you get pregnant, but it seems like no one has a clear grasp on just how long it stays in your system,” Ehrlich said. “That’s scary for us because we eventually want to have more kids.” Travel expert Henry Harteveldt, founder of travel consultancy Atmosphere Research Group, said the Zika outbreak in South Florida could jeopardize travel in the
US paid $1.3 billion to Iran two days after cash delivery The Obama administration said Wednesday it paid $1.3 billion in interest to Iran in January to resolve a decades-old dispute over an undelivered military sale, two days after allowing $400 million in cash to fly to Tehran. State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau says the U.S. couldn’t say more about the Jan. 19 payments because of diplomatic sensitivities. They involved 13 separate payments of $99,999,999.99 and final payment of about $10 million. There was no explanation for the Treasury Department keeping the individual transactions under $100 million. The money settles a dispute over a $400 million payment made in the 1970s by the U.S.-backed shah’s government for military equipment. The equipment was never delivered because of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that overthrew the shah and ended diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran. On Jan. 17, the administration paid Iran the account’s $400 million principal in pallets of euros, Swiss francs and other foreign currency, raising questions about the unusual payment. The $1.3 billion covers
what Iran and the U.S. agreed would be the interest on the $400 million over the decades. The deal has faced increased scrutiny since the administration’s acknowledgment this month that it used the money as leverage to ensure the release of four American prisoners. Republican critics accuse the administration of paying a “ransom.” President Barack Obama and other officials deny such claims, though they’ve struggled to explain why the U.S. paid in cash. President Obama said it was because the United States and Iran didn’t have a banking relationship after years of nuclear-related sanctions, but that wouldn’t rule out using intermediary banks that maintain relationship with both. Briefing reporters last week, a senior U.S. official involved in the negotiations said the interest payments were made to Iran in a “fairly above-board way,” using a foreign central bank. But the official, who wasn’t authorized to be quoted by name and demanded anonymity, wouldn’t say if the interest was delivered to Iran in physical cash, as with the $400 million principal, or via a more regular banking mechanism.
area. “Even if 1 percent or 2 percent of potential travelers decide not to go to Florida, whether it’s for leisure or for business, there could be a multimillion dollar hit to the local economy,” he said. In a conference call with reporters on Friday, CDC Director Dr. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are seen inside Oxitec Tom Frieden said there have been at laboratory in Campinas, Brazil, February 2, 2016 least four other independent instances of mosquito-borne Zika transmission “The inability to use aerial in Miami-Dade county. These were spraying there means we’ll be limited individual cases and did not represent to using ground-based techniques like local transmission. backpack spraying,” he said. Frieden said it is difficult to Frieden said aerial spraying determine if cases are locally acquired continues to be successful in the and whether cases are related. As Wynwood neighborhood, where experts a result, there may be a time lag in have seen “substantial but not complete reporting the spread of disease locally. knockdowns of mosquito populations. Given that, Frieden said Scott said Florida has requested more there could be transmissions that support from the CDC. have not been identified throughout Miami, which is why the CDC has LAWMAKERS URGE MORE advised pregnant women and their FUNDING sexual partners who are worried about potential exposure to consider avoiding Reporters pressed Scott on the travel to Miami entirely. timeliness of the announcement, which Of the five new cases in Miami was first reported in the Miami Herald Beach, one person is a resident of New on Thursday and was confirmed by York, one person is a resident of Texas many other news outlets on Thursday, and one person is a resident of Taiwan. including Reuters. “All three of these people “We recognize the desire for traveled to Miami,” Scott said. information quickly, but it is important Frieden said battling that we conduct our interviews Zika-carrying mosquitoes in this and investigations pursuant to neighborhood will be especially epidemiological standards,” Scott said. challenging because the area’s high Reporters charged Scott with rise buildings will prevent pilots from underplaying Zika transmission and flying low enough to drop pesticides in delaying confirmation to minimize the aerial spraying campaigns. effect on tourism in the state.
Clinton leads Trump by 12 points in Reuters/Ipsos poll Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton leads Republican rival Donald Trump by 12 percentage points among likely voters, her strongest showing this month, according to a Reuters/ Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday. The Aug. 1822 poll showed that 45 percent of voters supported Clinton, while 33 percent backed Trump ahead of the Nov. 8 election. Clinton, the former U.S. secretary of state, has led Trump, a New York businessman, throughout most of the 2016 campaign. But her latest lead represents a stronger level of support than polls indicated over the past few weeks. Earlier in August, Clinton’s lead over Trump ranged from 3 to 9 percentage points in the poll. The poll also
A combination photo shows U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) and Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump (R) in Los Angeles, California on May 5, 2016 and in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. on May 6, 2016 respectively found that about 22 percent of likely voters would not pick either candidate. That lack of support is high compared with how people responded to the poll during the 2012 presidential election between Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney. “Those who are wavering right now are just as likely to be thinking about supporting a third-party candidate instead, and
not between Clinton and Trump,” said Tom Smith, who directs the Center for the Study of Politics and Society at the University of Chicago. During the latest polling, Clinton faced renewed scrutiny about her handling of classified emails while serving as secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, and Trump’s campaign chief, Paul Manafort, resigned after a reshuffle of the candidate’s campaign leadership team.
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Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Hoping To Acquire $30 Million Manhattan Apartment For Free — Thanks To Airbnb Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, despite boasting a net worth of approximately $250 million, do not let a good opportunity to save some money pass. The celebrity couple, who already own several luxury homes and mansions, are now hoping to have another place in Manhattan — except they are not planning to pay for this one! According to Page Six, Kim with Airbnb, the online marketplace which allows users to find and rent vacation homes, which will see the couple spending the next few months in a lavish $30 million Manhattan apartment without having to pay a single dime for it. The move appears to be inspired by Airbnb’s partnership with Kim’s kinfolks, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, who, through a similar deal with the company, recently got a gratis villa rental in Turks and Caicos on the occasion of Kylie’s 19th birthday. While the Jenners did not have to pay anything to spend their vacation in the fantastic Caribbean crib, the media scrutiny around their lives meant that Airbnb was able to garner some much-wanted publicity for its listing. The sprawling 23-bedroom property was the location of umpteen bikini and lingerie photo-ops for Kylie and Kendall, helping Airbnb draw attention to the high-end vacation home without having to spend through traditional modes of advertisement. Moreover, the fact that the villas were occupied by celebrities as famous as the Jenners is only set to surge the rent of the listing. And now, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West appear on the verge of striking a deal which will see Airbnb pay the rent for a $30 million Manhattan penthouse on the behalf of the celebrity couple. Just like the partnership turned out with Kylie and Kendall,
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, despite boasting a net worth of $250 million, appear to be keen to live in a Manhattan penthouse for free Airbnb hopes that Kim and Kanye staying at one of their most highend listings in New York City will help draw more potential suitors to the property in the future. It certainly appears to be a shrewd plan at this juncture, considering that Kim Kardashian’s social media accounts are likely to be bombarded with images of the property, if and when the couple decides to reside in it. That is huge publicity for Airbnb, something they could not have hoped to achieve even if the company was to spend thousands of dollars on advertising the property through traditional means. An Airbnb source familiar with the negotiations told Page Six that is exactly what the company intends to achieve with the partnership. “The plan would be for Kimye to live there for a few months for free, and Kim will post on social media about the
apartment, like her sisters did from Turks and ¬Caicos. Airbnb would pick up the tab for the rent.” Sources suggest that Kanye West is more than eager for the deal to go through because he intends to stay in Manhattan for the upcoming New York Fashion Week, while he is also keen to make the apartment his base when he begins traveling for the “Saint Pablo Tour,” which kicks off on August 25 in Indianapolis. A source close to West said that the celebrity couple already own an apartment on Houston street, but it is barely enough for Kimye. “It’s only a one-bedroom, and it is smaller than Kim’s closet in LA. He’s grown out of it, plus they need more space for the family,” the source said about Kim and Kanye’s other apartment in Manhattan. Another source confirmed that Kimye were looking to move to Manhattan, saying Kanye’s manager “Scooter Braun has people looking at places. . . Kanye wants to use New York as the hub for his tour. They have been talking to Airbnb, and hope to decide on an apartment soon.” Although no official word has come from Airbnb since news reports emerged about the potential deal with Kimye, sources suggest that certain insiders believe that allowing Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to live at the property will surge the price so much that other potential suitors might decide against renting it. “Not many of these sellers want to rent to Kimye, as having their names, and Airbnb, attached to such a luxury property won’t help a sale,” a source said. Even so, don’t be surprised if you see Kim upload a twerking video shot in the Manhattan apartment on Snapchat in the near future, and Airbnb will be none the worse because of it.
U.S. musician Prince performs at the Hop Farm Festival near Paddock Wood, southern England in this file photo dated July 3, 2011.
Mislabeled pills seized at Prince’s home after his death Mislabeled pills were seized at the home of musician Prince after his death from an overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl, according to media reports on Monday. Prince died on April 21 at his home and studio outside Minneapolis, and investigators are trying to establish how he ingested fentanyl, with one theory being that he may have accidentally taken the drug because it was not properly labeled. Pills containing fentanyl were seized at his home, but they were marked hydrocodone, the Star Tribune said, citing an unnamed source. The source also told the newspaper that Prince did not possess a prescription for fentanyl. Among medications found in a dressing room, and in suitcases and bags, was an Aleve bottle that contained pills stamped “Watson 385,” which is used on hydrocodone-acetimonophen pills. But at least one of those pills contained fentanyl, the Associated Press reported, also citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the investigation. A spokeswoman for the medical examiner’s office that has investigated Prince’s death did not confirm or deny the reports. Fentanyl, which is often sold illegally and has caused an epidemic of overdose deaths around the United States, is the most potent narcotic known, 50 times stronger than heroin. The megastar did not leave a will when he died unexpectedly at age 57. A flood of individuals have tried to make claims on his estate, which some have valued at more than $500 million. A judge excluded 29 would-be heirs in July, bolstering the claims of his sister and surviving half-siblings.
Deaths from U.S. lightning strikes this year at highest since 2010 A pair of fatalities from lightning said was unusual. Typically, the highest strikes over the weekend lifted the U.S. number of incidents occur on Saturdays death toll from such accidents this year and Sundays, when Americans are to 29, the most since 2010, the National outside barbecuing and enjoying other weekend activities. Weather Service said on Monday. The latest lightning-related This year, as is typical, Florida deaths occurred in Colorado and has posted the highest number of Michigan on Friday, the NWS said in a lightning deaths, with six. Louisiana report. With four months left in the year, and New York were next, with four and the 2016 toll has already surpassed last three fatalities, respectively. year’s 27. Deaths from lightning have Eight people have died from fallen sharply from the hundreds lightning this month, making it the reported each year in the 1940s and deadliest August since 2007. In July, 1950s, when there were more farmers typically the month with the most riding tractors in open fields, Jensenius fatalities, 12 people were killed by said. The odds of being struck in a lightning. “People are outside, enjoying lifetime remain relatively low, about 1 in beaches in the summer time,” said John 12,000, NWS statistics showed. There is Jensenius, an NWS lightning safety about one death for every 10 people hit specialist based in Gray, Maine. by lightning. But Jensenius advised caution, “There’s not much variance in lightning activity,” he told Reuters, saying the rise saying people should get inside during thunderstorms. was due more to behavior. Fridays have been the deadliest day of “If you can hear thunder, you’re close Cloud to ground lightning strikes near storm chasers during a tornadic thunderstorm in Cushing int his file photo dated May 31, 2013. the week this year, which Jensenius enough to be struck,” he said.
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Fisherman scoops up $100 million pearl, keeps it under bed for 10 years
Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion sells for $100 million Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy empire The famed Los Angeles Playboy mansion belonging to Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy empire, has been sold for $100 million, and Hefner, 90, will live in the mansion for the rest of his life, a representative for the buyer said in a news release on Tuesday. The property was bought by Daren Metropoulos, a principal at private equity firm Metropoulos & Co, for half of the $200 million it was initially listed for earlier this year. Metropoulos said Hefner’s 1927 Gothic Tudor-style mansion, which has an area of 20,000 square feet (1,858 square meters), had a “rich and storied legacy” and is a “masterpiece in design.” Hefner and Playboy Enterprises did not comment on the sale. The property, which was purchased by Playboy in 1971 for a reported $1.1 million, sits amid 5 acres (2 hectares) in Holmby Hills, west of Los Angeles, and includes 29 rooms, a tennis court and a free-form swimming pool - and has a zoo license. It is home to the famous Playboy grotto, which over the years served as the setting for some of Hefner’s most lavish, hedonistic parties. The news release said that after Hefner’s tenancy concludes, Metropoulos plans to reconnect the Playboy Mansion property with a neighboring estate that he purchased in 2009, combining the two for a 7.3 acre (3-hectare) compound as his own private residence.
The 75-pound pearl found in the sea off Palawan Island in the Philippines A fisherman in the Philippines is happy as a clam after discovering that a mammoth pearl he stashed away for 10 years under his bed is worth a cool $100 million. The lucky angler, who has not been identified, discovered the 75-pound pearl — believed to be the biggest ever — in the sea off Palawan Island, the Mirror of the U.K. reported. Unaware of the giant pearl’s value, he kept it as a good-luck piece under his bed until a fire in his home forced him to move. The superstitious fishermen then decided to hand it over to the tourism office in remote Puerto Princesa, city
officials said. A stunned tourism officer determined that the pearl, measuring a foot wide and 2.2 feet long, dwarfs the official current record holder — the $35 million, 14-pound Pearl of Allah, which in 1934 was also found off Palawan. “The fisherman threw the anchor down and it got stuck on a rock during a storm,” tourism officer Aileen Cynthia Amurao explained. “He noticed that it was lodged on a shell and swam down to pull up the anchor, and also brought the shell with him. “He didn’t know how much it was worth and kept it tucked away at home as a simple good-luck charm,” she added.
Amurao told local media she has called on experts to authenticate the fortunate find. “We were amazed when he brought it to us,” she said. “We now need help from gemologists to fully certify it. But we believe Puerto Princesa is likely to earn another prestigious title and a record breaker for having the world’s biggest natural giant pearl from a giant clam.” An expert at Appraisers WorldWide said pearls typically aren’t cut down into smaller pieces because they’ll lose their luster. “I don’t know what kind of jewelry can be made out of [this pearl],” he mused. “This is probably a museum item.” The Pearl of Allah, also known as the Pearl of Lao Tzu, has been exhibited at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in Times Square. Officials plan to keep the fisherman’s pearl in the Philippines in a bid to increase tourism to the area. Giant clams, which rarely produce pearls, can grow as large as four feet in length and weigh 500 pounds. They’re typically found in the South Pacific or Indian Ocean.
Iraq hangs 36 people sentenced to death for killing of troops in 2014 Iraq said on Sunday it had hanged 36 militants sentenced to death over the mass killing of hundreds of mainly Shi’ite soldiers at a camp north of Baghdad two years ago. It is the highest number of militants executed in one day by the Iraqi government since Islamic State fighters took control of parts of northern and western Iraq in 2014. The executions were carried out at a prison in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriya, state television quoted the Justice Ministry as saying. As many as 1,700 soldiers were killed two years ago after they fled from Camp Speicher, a former U.S. military base just north of Saddam Hussein’s home town of Tikrit, when it was overrun by Islamic State, the ultra-hardline Sunni group. The government came under increased pressure from local Shi’ite politicians to execute militants sentenced to death after a massive bombing that targeted a shopping street in Baghdad on July 3, killing at least 324 people. Claimed by Islamic State, the truck bomb that blew up in the Karrada district was the deadliest since the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003. Iraq’s Justice Ministry announced days later that 45 death sentences had been carried out since the beginning of the year. The United Nations
Iraqi security forces escort a man said on Aug. 1 that Iraq’s efforts to speed up the execution of militants could result in innocent people being put to death. An estimated 1,200 people are on death row in Iraq, including possibly hundreds who have exhausted appeals, the U.N. statement said. “Given the weaknesses of the Iraqi justice system, and the current environment in Iraq, I am gravely concerned that innocent people have been and may continue to be convicted and executed, resulting in gross, irreversible miscarriages of
justice,” U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad alHussein said in the statement. Justice Minister Haidar al-Zamili dismissed the concern, saying each case “was reviewed in detail” before being sent to Iraqi President Fuad Masum, whose approval is needed for a death sentence to be carried out. “There will be more executions,” Zamili added, speaking at a ceremony to mark the hangings in Nasiriya, attended by the families of the Speicher victims and broadcast on state TV.
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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION The Financial Services Commission hereby advertises the under-mentioned Posts. Responses may be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc or delivered to Administration, Financial Services Commission, Unit D7/D8 (Executive Office), Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Deadline for submission is August 31, 2016. Applicants should also forward copies of their resume to the Labour Commissioner. Job Title: Assistant Manager, Domestic Insurance Unit Location: Providenciales Salary: Grade 3 Qualification: MBA Finance, Regulation or a professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA and at least seven (7) years in a supervisory position in the field of Insurance Regulation. Job Summary Manage the day to day operations of the Domestic Insurance Unit, providing overall guidance in areas requiring compliance with the Insurance Core Principles, risk assessment methodology for the insurance supervisory framework and identification of gaps in the supervisory process as against international and best practice trends. Job Title: Supervisor, Banks and Trusts Department Location: Providenciales Salary: Grade 4 Qualification: BSc Degree in Accounting or Economics or professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA and at least seven (7) years in banking supervision, with at least three (3) being a supervisor. Job Summary Co-ordinate and supervise the work of the Senior Bank and Trust Officers and through them the work of the other employees of the Department. Train and develop staff of the Department in relation to the banking and related laws, Banking Supervision Core Principles and risk assessment and best practice supervisory methodologies. The incumbent will design and plan an effective programme of offsite and onsite monitoring of licensed entities. Job Title: Senior Insurance Analyst Location: Providenciales Salary: Grade 5 Qualification: BSc Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent professional qualifications such as the ACII and Six (6) years related experience, of which at least three (3) must be in a senior position. Job Summary Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Senior Insurance analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing all activities in the Insurance Administration section of the International Insurance Unit and participating in on off-site and on-site inspections of insurance entities. Job Title: Bank and Trust Officer II (Two positions) Location: Providenciales Salary: Grade 5 Qualification: BSc. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or an equivalent certification and three (3) years related experience in the field of banking regulation. Job Summary To contribute to the work of the Bank and Trust Department in the conduct of offsite reviews and on-site examination reviews of assigned licensed deposit-taking institutions from the pre-planning stages to postexamination follow up as well as to help develop and implement a framework for risk-based assessment of licensees. Dated August 3, 2016
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Apple creating its own Snapchat
Apple Inc., seeking to capitalize on the popularity of social networks, is developing a video sharing and editing application and is testing new related features for its iPhone and iPad operating systems. The early plans are part of a newly directed focus to integrate social networking applications within Apple’s mobile products and are a response to the success of social mediafocused companies such as Facebook Inc. and Snapchat Inc., according to people familiar with Apple’s strategy. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment. The growth of Apple’s hardware business is slowing and Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is looking to the company’s services business, such as the App Store and iCloud storage, as a way to generate increased revenue. Apple has failed to successfully launch social-media services in the past, including an iTunes-focused social network called Ping in 2010. Now as Snapchat and Facebook’s Instagram and Messenger apps grow atop Apple’s iOS mobile operating system, Apple is seeking to create its own features to remain
relevant, particularly for younger develop a video sharing app that allows into the iPhone’s existing camera users. users to record video, apply filters and application, the people said. Social media’s importance can drawings to the media -- much like The app is being developed be seen in the amount of time people Snapchat does -- and send it to contacts in the same Apple department that spend with the apps. For example, or via existing social networks such as developed Final Cut Pro and iMovie Facebook’s mobile users are on its Twitter Inc., according to the people software, according to the people. News Feed, Instagram and Messenger familiar with its development. The Apple hired Joe Weil, the former an average of 50 minutes a day, while software is currently being designed president of a New York-based video Snapchat’s 150 million daily active to be used mostly with one hand and production company, to lead the vision users spend an average of 30 minutes with the intention that video could be for the project, the people said. Weil, per day with the photo- and video- shot, edited, and uploaded in less than who co-developed a video blogging sharing app. Of the top 10 free third- 1 minute, the people said. At least one app called KnowMe, joined Apple party iPhone apps in the App Store, of the prototype designs for the app in December 2015, according to his Facebook owns three, while Snapchat would shoot video in an Instagram- LinkedIn profile. owns two. like square shape, one of the people The video sharing app is Video Sharing said. still in the preliminary development The company’s upcoming The goal behind the project’s stages within Apple, and managers update of its mobile operating system, development is to offer simple video are weighing the app’s list of intended which will run on recent iPhone and editing with tools that appeal to the features. Apple is striving for a 2017 iPad models, will include an overhauled generation of users growing up with release, the people said, adding messaging application aimed squarely Snapchat and Instagram, said the that the project could be killed at Facebook’s Messenger and Tencent people, who asked not to be identified if it doesn’t meet the company’s Holdings Ltd.’s WeChat. The updated because the plans are private. Snapchat timetable and expectations. Apple iMessage, which Apple announced told investors in April that more than has killed potential applications midin June, will include new animated one-third of its daily users create their development in the past. For example, effects like balloons and fireworks to own photo-and-video “Stories” of their the company considered releasing illustrate text messages, an App Store daily lives. Apple’s current plan calls the new Memories machine-learning with plug-ins for sending animated for its project to become a stand-alone based photo management feature as images and stickers, and tools to draw app, presumably as a download via its own app before bundling it within on top of photos and videos. the App Store, but the company may the standard iPhone photos program, Now Apple is starting to decide to package the functionality according to one of the people.
WhatsApp to share phone numbers with Facebook
A 3D printed Whatsapp logo is seen in front of a displayed stock graph in this illustration
P o p u l a r messaging service WhatsApp said it would start sharing users’ phone numbers with parent Facebook Inc, marking a notable shift in its stance on privacy. When Facebook bought WhatsApp in 2014, founder Jan Koum vowed to protect data of its users, saying the deal would not affect its privacy policy. The change in policy, WhatsApp’s first since the deal, will allow for more relevant advertisements and friend recommendations on Facebook, according to
a WhatsApp blog post. outlined his approach W h a t s A p p , to privacy in a blog however, sought to post after the deal with reassure users by Facebook, drawing on saying that it would his own experiences of not sell, share, or give growing up in Ukraine users’ phone numbers during the Soviet era. Some users, to advertisers. were not The company however, also maintained that convinced by the shift messages on the in WhatsApp’s stance. service were encrypted “ P h o n e by default and that it numbers?!? No! That’s would not allow banner absolutely NOT OKAY. advertisements from I might need to delete Facebook, people. NOT third parties. “Our belief in kidding,” Twitter user the value of private Mindy McAdams wrote. c o m m u n i c a t i o n s WhatsApp said users is unshakeable,” could choose not to share information WhatsApp said in the account with Facebook. post. The shared data Koum had
will also help WhatsApp track information about how often people use its services and tackle spam on the service, it said on Thursday. WhatsApp, which is has more than 1 billion users, will also explore ways for businesses to send messages using its platform over the next several months, it said. WhatsApp dropped its $1 token fee for some of its users earlier this year and said it was experimenting making businesses pay to reach their customers through the service.
Need drugs in jail? Try using a drone While Amazon and the British government are looking into how to use drones to deliver parcels to customers, criminals are already exploiting the technology to send drugs to accomplices in prison. Police said on Monday they recovered two drones carrying mobile phones and drugs near London’s Pentonville prison and have set up a special task force - Operation Airborne - to catch offenders trying to get contraband into the jail. In the early hours of Saturday, police saw a man acting suspiciously near the prison. He ran away, dropping two bags containing drugs and
mobile phones and managed to evade arrest, according to a police statement. Next day, police found a drone that had crashed after being tracked flying over Pentonville. They were later alerted to another drone being flown at low altitude toward the prison. The unmanned aircraft was stopped in mid-flight by a police officer and a package containing large amounts of drugs and two mobile phones was recovered from it. Appealing for witnesses, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Heatley said: “These recovered drones carried a substantial amount of Class B drugs, legal highs and a large quantity of
mobile phones.” Last month, Amazon announced a partnership with the British government “to explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality, allowing Amazon to trial new methods of testing its delivery systems”. But while the U.S. giant is looking into how to use drones safely and reliably, criminals are pushing ahead with the technology. British media reported in February that there were more than 30 incidents last year in which drones were found in or A drone intercepted by police as it was being flown near a around prisons and items such north London prison is seen in this handout photograph as drugs, phones and USB drives released on August 22, 2016, in London, Britain recovered.
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New study finds iPhones fail far more often than Android phones
NASA astronaut Jeff Williams works inside the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) attached to the International Space Station in this still image from NASA TV taken June 6, 2016
Apple customers are generally “failure” to cover a wide range of both a shockingly loyal bunch. The company’s first-party and third-party issues. high repeat customer rate can be Failures can be anything from Wiattributed to a combination of factors Fi connectivity issues and headset that concern iPhones themselves malfunctions to phone reboots and as well as Apple’s industry-leading third-party app crashes. That said, the customer service. Dealing with Apple’s results are still somewhat surprising customer care department has always considering how solid Apple’s thirdbeen a pleasure compared to dealing party app ecosystem has been over the with rival companies, and iPhones years. themselves have historically been very Apps crashed on exactly 50% of reliable, offering a consistently smooth the iPhones included in Blancco’s study, user experience that people love. while just 23% of Android devices But now, a new study suggests experienced app crashes. That’s a that things may be changing for the massive discrepancy. worse where the iPhone user experience The firm found that Apple’s is concerned. iPhone 6 experienced the highest Blancco Technology Group failure rate among iPhones at 29%, used its mobile diagnostics tools to followed by the iPhone 6s (23%), collect performance data from millions iPhone 6s Plus (14%), iPhone 6 Plus of mobile phones in the second quarter (13%) and iPhone 5s (8%). Among of 2016, according to a newly released Android handsets, Samsung phones report titled “Q2 2016 State of Mobile experienced the highest failure rate Device Performance and Health.” The at 26%. In terms of the most common anonymized data was then used to failures on each platform, app crashes determine how often smartphones fail, with the biggest issue on iPhones how and why they fail, and which third- (65%) while problems with the devices party apps crash most frequently on themselves were far less common. On each of the two major mobile platforms. Android devices, camera issues (10%) The results of the new study are and battery problems (10%) shared the surprising, to say the least. top slot. According to Blancco’s data, On iOS, the biggest culprits iPhones had an overall failure rate of for app crashes were Snapchat (17%), 58% in Q2 2016. That figure ballooned Instagram (14%), Facebook (9%), from just 25% in the prior quarter. Facebook Messenger (5%) and Google Meanwhile the rate of failure across all (3%). The top five on Android phones Android devices covered in the study were Google Play Services (12%), was just 35%, down from 44% in the Google Contacts Sync (5%), Address first quarter of 2016. Book (5%), Photos (5%) and Samsung’s The study uses the term TouchWiz Home launcher (5%).
U.S. astronauts prepare station for commercial space taxis Two NASA astronauts completed a six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday to install a parking spot for upcoming commercial space taxis, which will end U.S. reliance on Russia for rides to the orbiting outpost. Station commander Jeff Williams and flight engineer Kate Rubins floated outside the station’s airlock and headed toward the berthing slip once used by NASA’s now-retired space shuttles, a NASA TV broadcast showed. “Great view,” said Rubins, who made her first spacewalk. Since grounding the shuttle fleet in 2011, the United States has been dependent on Russia to ferry astronauts to and from the space station, at a cost of more than $70 million per person. During Friday’s spacewalk, Williams and Rubins attached an adapter onto the shuttle’s docking port that will allow commercial space taxis under development by Space Exploration Technologies and Boeing to park at the station, a $100 billion research laboratory that flies about 250 miles (400 km) above Earth. “It’s a gateway to a new era in commercial space,” said NASA mission commentator Rob Navias.
California-based SpaceX, owned and operated by technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, plans to begin test flights of its new passenger Dragon capsule to the station in 2017. Boeing’s debut flight of its CST-100 Starliner capsule is expected in 2018. NASA had hoped to have the first of two new docking ports installed last year, but the equipment was destroyed during a SpaceX cargo ship launch accident in June 2015. A replacement docking port is under construction and expected to be delivered to the station in early 2018. On Friday, Williams and Rubins routed a cable for the second docking port’s installation in early 2018. The astronauts had planned to tackle a few other lower-priority maintenance tasks, but NASA decided to end the spacewalk after an intermittent communications problem developed with Williams’ spacesuit, Navias said. Williams and Rubins are scheduled to make another spacewalk on Sept. 1 to retract a solar array cooling panel that is no longer being used and to install a high-definition television camera on the station’s exterior frame.
New York Times says suspected Russian hackers targeted Moscow bureau The New York Times said on Tuesday its Moscow bureau was targeted by a cyber attack this month but that there was no evidence the hackers, believed to be Russian, were successful. “We are constantly monitoring our systems with the latest available intelligence and tools,” Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy told the newspaper. “We have seen no evidence that any of our internal systems, including our systems in the Moscow bureau, have been breached or compromised.” Earlier on Tuesday, CNN, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other U.S. The sun peaks over the New York Times Building in New York August 14, 2013 security agencies were investigating cyber breaches targeting reporters have been carried out by hackers at the Times and other U.S. news working for Russian intelligence. organizations that were thought to “Investigators so far believe that
Russian intelligence is likely behind the attacks and that Russian hackers are targeting news organizations as part of a broader series of hacks that also have focused on Democratic Party organizations, the officials said,” CNN reported. The FBI declined a Reuters’ request for comment. Representatives for the U.S. Secret Service, which has a role in protecting the country from cyber crime, did not reply to a request for comment. A government official briefed on the inquiry told the Times the FBI was looking into the attempted cyber attack but was not carrying out similar investigations at other news organizations. The Times had not hired outside firms to investigate the attempted intrusion, contrary to the CNN report, Murphy said.
News of the cyber attack comes amid a wave of similar attacks targeting major U.S. political parties that have surfaced in recent weeks ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election. The Democratic National Committee, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the party’s congressional fundraising committee have all been affected. Hackers have also targeted the computer systems of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Republican Party organizations, sources have told Reuters. A breach at the Times would not be the first time foreign hackers infiltrated a news organization. Media are frequently targeted in order to glean insights into U.S. policies or to spy on journalists.
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variety of shrubs and trees. •Prepare requisitions and distribute materials and equipment for grounds maintenance work. •Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description.
Seven Stars Resort & Spa is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to fill the positions outlined below. RECREATION MANAGER The Recreation Manager will direct and organize the activities of the Pool & Beach department, Watersports Department and all guests sporting activities. To plan, organize, and motivate all colleagues to excel in delivering quality experiences to all guests. Salary for this position starts at $3,000.00 and is negotiable based on previous experience and qualifications. MAIN DUTIES Beach/Pool Service •Ensure that quality experience, policies, mission, vision and objectives are followed through. •Responsible for the efficiency and profitable functioning of the Pool & Beach Service which includes complimentary excursions and recreations. •Motivate all recreation colleagues to ensure guest satisfaction in order to increase sales by promoting repeat business. •Establish and maintain operation standards. Initiates new procedures to increase efficiency, productivity and maximum guest comfort and satisfaction. •To monitor expenditures and give maximum care to the maintenance of physical assets of the Recreation Department and to keep the department assets in the best possible functional state. •Ensure effective manning at all times to maximize productivity and business demands. •Perform all aspects of personnel and training functions, including hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, coaching, disciplinary action, monitor performance, etc. •Ensure and maintain a very high standard of personal hygiene, behavior and grooming standards of all colleagues. •Handle and respond to guest complaints and comments relating to the department tactfully. •Maintain an active presence on the beach & poolside during peak hours. •Set yearly objective, targets and program for the team and monitor its effectiveness. •Attend operations meeting and any other meetings as scheduled. •Read through arrival report and ensure accuracy of guest history and services are accorded. •Meet VIPs and perform guest relation duties and obtain comments and feedback. •Formulate and reinforce safety policies and procedures. •Monitor monthly labour cost and other expenses. •Identify training needs and implements effective training program. Train colleagues on new work processes, understanding of policies and procedures. •Ensure effective communication via daily briefings, weekly updates and monthly brainstorming sessions within the department. •Well-versed with the Resort goals and information. Event Planning & Special Service •Responsible to assist with planning and coordination of holiday programs i.e. Christmas, New Year & Easter. •Lead the brainstorming process to develop event themes (as & when required). •Interface with operations staff to coordinate logistic and performance needs for events. •Coordinate staffing requirements for manpower, where needed for upcoming events. •Assist Front of House with day to day operations as & when needed. •Participates in sales & marketing activities i.e. entertaining in-house medias & travel agents, site inspections & coordinating photoshoots. Skills & Abilities (required technical/functional skills) •Qualified swimmer & certified in First Aid & CPR. •Be able to teach guests and staff sailing, SUP, Kayaking and Windsurfing. •Working knowledge computers and microsoft office suite with proficiency in excel and word. •Well organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills. •Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable speaking and enjoy working with people. •Creative and imaginative and able to translate ideas into action and programs. •Able to multi-task several projects at once and establish priorities amongst competing interests. •Proactive problem solver. •Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Resort Manager. In addition, we are currently enlisting for the following five positions which are currently held by work permit holders. LANDSCAPING MANAGER The Landscaping Manager plans and coordinates the work activates of the landscaping department, and oversees gardening and greenhouse operations, insect control, and ground repairs. Salary for this position starts at $5,000.00 and is negotiable based on previous experience and qualifications. Essential Duties: •Work with resort management to develop working sketches for the refurbishment, improvement or expansion of landscaped areas. •Plan, schedule, assign and supervise all landscaping activities, including but not limited to seeding, weeding, cultivating and general care of resort grounds. •Plan and supervise cultivation, pruning, spraying, and transplanting of a wide
HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER The Housekeeping manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and developing of the overall operation of the housekeeping department in accordance with standards and guidelines along with assuring the highest degree of quality guest care is maintained at all times. In this role, the manager will also responsible for staffing, scheduling, training and developing staff. Salary for this position starts at $4,000.00 and is negotiable based on previous experience and qualifications. Essential Duties: •Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all guest suites, offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms, restaurants, concession stands and all public spaces. •Planning, organizing and directing team members to ensure the highest degree of guest satisfaction. •Daily supervision of the housekeeping staff, including the day, event and postevent. •Daily supervision of the grounds keeping staff, including the day, event and postevent •Purchase, re-order and maintain housekeeping supplies and inventory. •Conduct pre-event inspections of all rooms, concourses, clubs, seating areas and public areas prior gate opening for every event held at the hotel. •Schedule and train all new housekeeping staff members. •Maintain the housekeeping budget, providing billing summaries and expenses for all pre and post events. •Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct. •Knowledge of safety standards within Housekeeping department. •Determines and maintains the department work schedule used to notify staff of upcoming events and ensure proper preparation and staffing for each event. •Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; makes arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment. •Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description. AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEER Qualification and knowledge of electrical and air conditioning is essential for this position: Salary for this position starts at $2,500.00 and is negotiable based on previous experience and qualifications. •Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a full service hotel and a condo hotel resort property minimum of 100 rooms. •Technical certificate in heating and air conditioning components •Ability to lift 50lbs •Self-starter with the ability to implement and carry out role with little or no supervision •Ability to install, repair and maintain air conditioning units •Ability to install, repair and maintain refrigeration components •Possess extensive experience in preventative maintenance techniques •Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description. ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER Salary for this position starts at $3,500.00 and is negotiable based on previous experience and qualifications. The Assistant Front of House 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 Front of House. Minimum Requirements: •Minimum 8 years management experience with international 5 star properties •Working knowledge of English, French and Spanish •Control of staffing levels to reflect changes required for seasonal fluctuations •Experience in managing all Front Office functions. •Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, anticipating, identifying, preventing and solving problems as necessary. DIRECTOR OF RESTAURANT & BAR The Director of Restaurant and Bar will ensure that service standards are met, and meeting or exceeding budgets as set. The candidate must have experience in a 5 star Hotel Food and Beverage Department and experience in managing a fine dining restaurant. Salary for this position starts at $4,000.00 and is negotiable based on previous experience and qualifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •To oversee the presentations and service of all Food and Beverage products to ensure highest standard of quality at all times. •To work closely with the Food and Beverage Director and the Executive Chef. •Ensure proper handling, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, meeting Resorts Health and Safety standards. •Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. •Control labor and operating costs through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit. •The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests. •Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. •Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events. 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 Turks Islanders kindly send copies of your application to the Immigration Board. Application deadline: August 7, 2016. •ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Unbeatable Bolt signs off with triple-triple Usain Bolt drew down the curtain on his brilliant Olympic career by securing a sweep of the sprint titles for a third successive Games when Jamaica successfully defended the 4x100 meters relay crown in Rio on Friday. Two days shy of his 30th birthday, Bolt anchored his country to victory in 37.27 seconds so adding the relay crown to the 100 and 200 meters titles he has owned since exploding onto the Olympic stage in Beijing in 2008. He will depart that stage never having tasted defeat in a final, his nine gold medals a joint record in athletics with Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi and American sprinter and long jumper Carl Lewis. In the eight years since Beijing, the 11-times world champion has become one of the best known sportsmen on the planet and with the 'triple-triple' has a legitimate claim to the title of greatest Olympic track and field athlete ever. There has never been any doubt in the Jamaican's own mind. "There you go, I am the greatest. I've worked hard every Olympics to win three gold medals... so I'm just happy that I've accomplished so much," Bolt told reporters. "It's a relief but I'm also sad that I have to leave. This is my last one... It's just so many special feelings I'm feeling." There is no doubt that Bolt has transformed his sport, if only by almost single-handedly displacing the United States as the superpower of men's
sprinting. Bolt said. It was only almost single- "And they did exactly that, I handedly, though, as his three Olympic had no work to do, just to run to the relay titles, two in world record times, line." always required the input of his fellow STUNNING SILVER Jamaican speedsters. Ryoto Yamagata had run a Again on Friday, former world blistering opening leg for Japan, who record holder Asafa Powell, Bolt's won a stunning silver for their first training partner Yohan Blake and Olympic medal in the sprint relay in Nickel Ashmeade gave the double 37.60, improving the Asian record they sprint world record holder the lead at set in qualifying. the final exchange, albeit an extremely Trayvon Bromell's dip for the slim one. line was so aggressive that he tumbled That was always going to be over but the United States still thought enough for Bolt in his final Olympic they were settling for bronze in 37.62. race, however, and he powered down Since 1995, though, the the straight to finish five meters clear Americans had failed to get the baton of Japan's Aska Cambridge. around or been disqualified eight "I told the guys, 'don't give me times in sprint relays at the Olympics too much work to do, make it easy'," or world championships and calamity
struck for a ninth time on Friday. The handover between lead-off runner Mike Rodgers and Justin Gatlin was adjudged to have started before the exchange zone and the Americans were disqualified as they were on their lap of honor. "It was the twilight zone," said Gatlin. "It was a nightmare. You work so hard with your team mates, guys you compete against almost all year long. All that hard work just crumbles." Canada were elevated to bronze after their run of 37.64, a national record which gave Andre de Grasse his third medal of the Games after a bronze in the 100m and silver in the 200m. De Grasse is considered one of the men most likely to step into the huge void left by Bolt when he retires after next year's world championships in London. "I'm definitely going to miss the crowd and the energy and just the competition," Bolt said. "I love competing. So I'm going to miss all of that. But it's been a great career, I've done great, I'm just happy with myself." American Tyson Gay was the last man to beat Bolt in a major championship final - in the 200 meters at the 2007 worlds in Osaka - and, like many of the other sprinters in the final, he had nothing but praise for the Jamaican. "He's a great sprinter," Gay said. "That's just self-explanatory. Words can't describe that type of a guy and what he's done for the sport. Everybody just appreciates what he's done."
Olympic champion Shaunae on top of Diamond Standings for 400 In 2004, Tonique WilliamsDarling achieved the lofty goals of an Olympic title and the IAAF Golden League Jackpot in the 400m. Twelve years later, Shaunae Miller has an opportunity to follow suit and claim coveted titles, Olympic champion and Diamond League winner, in the same season. Miller currently leads the Diamond Race Standings for the women’s 400m with a total of 30 points. The Olympic champion and world leader has recorded three first place finishes in each of her appearances on the circuit this season. She opened with a 50.45 seconds win in Shanghai, China, followed by 50.15 at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, both in May. She posted a then world-leading time of 49.55 in July at the “London Anniversary Games.” The women’s 400m is featured in seven of the 14 Diamond League Meetings this season with Paris (August 27) and Brussels (September 9), the only meets outstanding on the calendar. Miller
did not appear in the other races on the who achieved the historic feat in 2004 in circuit, won by Jamaicans Stephanie Ann- Athens, Greece. In 2004, WilliamsMcPherson (Oslo) and Novlene Willams- Darling breakout year included an Mills (Stockholm). McPherson is undefeated streak of six Diamond League ranked second in the standings with 25 races, highlighted by her national record points followed by American Natasha setting run of 49.07 secs in September’s Hastings with 18, and Williams-Mills finale in Berlin. Her season also included bronze at the IAAF World Championship with 17. Miller comes off the feat which She would eventually share the $1 million made her one of the most talked about jackpot with triple jumper Christian The Diamond stories in track and field this year when Olsson of Sweden. she stumbled across the finish line to League includes 32 individual event claim the Olympic title and hold off a disciplines in a points scoring system late surge by American Allyson Felix in a called the “Diamond Race.” According to the IAAF, winners personal best time of 49.44 secs. It was a complete turn around for of each Diamond Race will get a Diamond the 22-year-old Miller, who four years ago Trophy, $40,000 prize money and a wild in London, England, was unable to finish card for the IAAF World Championships. her preliminary heat of the 400m in her Each of the disciplines is staged seven Olympic debut when she suffered a slight times with the top six Athletes being hamstring pull coming off the first curve awarded the same amount of points at and had to stop. Monday, she exhumed each meeting with the exception of the that ghost by becoming only the second Final where the points are doubled.The Bahamian to win a 400m gold, following Athlete with the highest numbe Shaunae Miller national record holder Williams-Darling,
Triumph of black Dominican athlete at Rio Olympics not celebrated by everyone back home
The Dominican Republic got just one medal at the 2016 Olympics, and it was won by a man who many Dominicans wouldn't consider one of their own. Luisito Pié - whose deft kicking managed to clinch a one-point victory over Spain's Jesús
Tortosa Cabrera in the 56 kilogram men's taekwondo bronze-medal match - belongs to a persecuted and maligned minority.The country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, a much poorer country with a population, unlike that of the
Dominican Republic, that's almost entirely of African ancestry. After decades of migration, today around 9 percent of the country's population is comprised of new Haitian immigrants and Dominicans of Haitian descent, and
cultural taboos against blackness exist that permeate every aspect of society. In recent years, Dominicans of Haitian descent have been stripped of their citizenship and subjected to mob violence and mass deportation.
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U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan ambassador for one of its products. Lochte lost all four of his major sponsors Japanese mattress maker on Monday, including Speedo USA and Airweave, which last week had said it Ralph Lauren Corp (RL.N), following would stand by Lochte, on Monday said his apology for an "exaggerated" story it had decided it would not renew the about being robbed at gunpoint at the endorsement, which had been made for Rio Games. the Rio 2016 Olympic games. Lochte's version of the incident Sponsorship and endorsement embarrassed the host city, angered deals typically include "morals clauses" local officials and further revelations that allow sponsors to terminate about it - casting doubt on Lochte's deals early if they feel the athlete has story - dominated news coverage of behaved poorly in public. South America's first Olympics. Nottingham, UK-based The U.S. Olympic Committee issued an Speedo's U.S. unit said on Monday it apology on Thursday, and Lochte, a 12- would donate $50,000 of Lochte's fee time Olympic medalist, made his own to Save The Children, a global charity apology on Saturday in an interview partner of Speedo. with Brazil's largest broadcaster, Lochte said in an email that he Globo TV. respected Speedo's decision. "I wasn't lying to a certain "I was immature and I made a stupid extent," he said. "I over-exaggerated mistake. I'm human. I made a mistake what was happening to me." and I definitely learned from this," Within hours of the Games Lochte said in an interview on the coming to a close on Sunday night, Today show. swimwear maker Speedo USA issued a "They (the people of Rio) put U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte statement saying it would drop Lochte on a great Games... And my immature, as one of its endorsers, while luxury intoxicated behavior tarnished that a Ralph Lauren-branded Olympic Lochte, 32, won one gold retailer Ralph Lauren said it would little," Lochte said. merchandise. medal at the Rio Olympics. He was not be renewing its contract with the Ralph Lauren had taken down "We are transitioning out all the breakout star of the 2012 London swimmer. references to the gold medalist from its Olympic visual as the games ended Olympics, landing a short-lived reality Hair removal company website last week, and on Monday it yesterday, and we are moving into TV series called "What Would Ryan Syneron Candela also ended its said it would not renew the Olympic- our fall fashion message," Macy's Lochte Do?" and appearing, as himself, partnership with Lochte, four months specific deal, which featured Lochte spokeswoman Holly Thomas said in an on top shows such as "30 Rock" and after naming him its global brand and other Olympic athletes wearing e-mail. "90210".
Stephen Curry mouthguard moves for $3,190 at auction A Stephen Curry mouthguard found by a fan at a Golden State Warriors road game in December was sold for $3,190 on Sunday morning in an online auction. California-based SCP Auctions handled the sale. In June, SCP vice president Dan Imler said he expected the mouthguard to sell for at least $5,000. The mouthguard, which has Curry's name on both it and the carrying case in which it was found, was one of several quirky items sold in the auction. Julius Erving's handwritten notes from his 1981 MVP award acceptance speech, owned by NBA reporter Peter Vecsey, sold for $10,010, while the signed Converse shoes worn for Erving's final career game went for $8,562. The basket stanchion used at the Great Western Forum for Los Angeles Lakers games from 1988 to 1994 sold for $21,221. A headband worn by Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain from the early 1970s sold for $4,141. A Chamberlain warm-up from the same time period sold for $55,145, while a rare program and ticket from Chamberlain's 100-point game with the Philadelphia Warriors sold for $19,031 and $18,192, respectively. Other items that commanded big prices included Robin Yount's 3,000th hit baseball ($34,176) and
Federer plans January return in Australia
Roger Federer
A game-worn mouthguard used by two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry took in $3,190 in an auction Sunday the bat he used for the hit ($49,200), Larry Bird's game-used warm-ups from Indiana State ($25,063) and Dwyane Wade's Final Four ring from his days at Marquette ($9,418). The highest-priced item in the auction, a Joe Jackson 1909 American Caramel card, sold for $667,189. John Wooden's UCLA jacket from the early 1970s received a bid of $85,592 but wasn't sold because the amount didn't meet the confidential reserve set for the item.
Roger Federer, who is sidelined for the rest of the year, said on Wednesday he plans to return to competition in Australia in January at the Hopman Cup and the Australian Open. The record 17-times grand slam singles winner announced last month that he would be missing the Rio Olympics, the U.S. Open and the remainder of the 2016 schedule in order to properly recover after having knee surgery earlier this year. The Swiss world number four said he was taking a positive outlook. "I don't see it as the end of something. I see it as a beginning to something I'm working for, and when I come back to the Hopman Cup and then to the Australian Open ... that's
what I'm working for now," said the 35-year-old Federer. Federer was speaking at a news conference where it was announced that he and Rafa Nadal were committing to play for Team Europe in the inaugural Laver Cup matches next year against a rest of the world team in Prague on Sept. 22-24. "I'm doing well and I've been training as much as I possibly could to restrengthen my quad and my body to keep it in shape," said Federer, who had surgery on his left knee in February. "So when I head back into the gym for full on fitness in the next couple of months, then I'm ready for it. I just hope to be super strong when I come back in January."
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Kingsmead and Queen's Park Oval outfields rated poor
Ground staff at Queen's Park Oval dug up the outfield in a bid to get it to dry out The outfields at Kingsmead and Queen's Park Oval have been rated poor by the ICC match referees who oversaw the washed out Tests between South Africa and New Zealand in Durban, and West Indies and India in Trinidad. The ICC said the officials Andy Pycroft in Durban and Ranjan Madugalle in Trinidad - had expressed concerns in accordance with clause three of the Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. The match referees' reports have been forwarded to the concerned home boards, the WICB and Cricket South Africa, which now have 14 days to respond. CSA's response, the ICC said, will be reviewed by ICC general manager, cricket, Geoff Allardice, while match referee David Boon will assess the WICB's reply. Then, as per the rules, the grounds will either receive a warning or a fine not exceeding USD 15,000, along with "a directive for appropriate corrective action". A repeat offence over the next five years would draw a fine not exceeding USD 30,000. In all, 11 sessions out of 15 were lost to a wet and soft outfield at Kingsmead, while in Port of Spain West Indies and India were able to play only one session across five days. It was the first Test played in Trinidad in August, which is the wet season there, and rain had hampered preparations in the days leading up to the match but during the game itself there was largely sunshine. However, with there not being enough covers
Cilic ends Murray win streak in Cincinnati final Marin Cilic broke through quality tennis." for his first Masters 1000 series title Cilic took the court some 14 hours on Sunday, beating Andy Murray in after leaving in the wee hours Sunday the final of the Western & Southern morning following his three-set semiOpen and ending the Scot's 22-match final win over Grigor Dimitrov that winning streak. followed a two-hour rain delay. The 12th-seeded Cilic, who Yet the Croat showed no signs of has struggled to recapture the form fatigue. he showed in winning the 2014 U.S. After Murray held his first Open, produced a dominant serve two service games at love, Cilic and booming groundstrokes in a 6-4 scored a break in the fifth game 7-5 victory. with an overhead smash followed It was the Croat's first by a forehand winner for a 3-2 lead. victory in the ATP Tour's premier Some Murray miscues led to another series in his 71st appearance, and break two games later. Although it ended a dominant run by the "big the Briton broke back in the eighth four" of Murray, Novak Djokovic, game and held for 4-5, Cilic served Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, who up a love game to close out the set. had won the past 18 tournaments in The second set went on serve until the series. Murray served at 5-5 in a tumultuous The loss also put a stop to a game in which Cilic finally broke the grand run by top seed Murray that world number two on his fifth break included his second Wimbledon title point when the top seed dumped a and an unprecedented repeat as the forehand into the net. Olympic men's singles champion last Murray got into some week at the Rio Games. snippish exchanges with the chair "It’s been a great run the umpire over his use of the microphone, last few months, but unfortunately but in the end it was Cilic who made couldn't get it done today," Murray the biggest noise, rifling a backhand said at the trophy presentation. winner to end the match. "We’ll keep working to get better." Cilic cut loose with a flurry Cilic, who lost only three points on of two-fisted air punches and roared serve in the second set, played with in celebration. After shaking hands passion in winning a slugfest with with Murray, he leaped high and the Scotsman, who had beaten him thrust his arm in victory. 11 of 13 times heading into the final. "Big confidence," Cilic said "This week was unbelievable for me," about the upcoming U.S. Open, the said Cilic, who had never gotten as year's last grand slam, which starts far as the semi-finals in a Masters a week from Monday. series event. "It's very important for me "I served extremely well to continue on this path, to play this today and that helped me a lot. I felt sort of game. I may miss some balls, today that everything was good. I but I have to just push myself and felt that I played really, really high keep going."
at the ground to protect the bowlers' run-ups or the outfield, and no super sopper available either, the outfield did not recover enough to allow play. The draw meant that India, who needed to win the Test to retain their No. 1 Test ranking, lost the top spot to Pakistan. The Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board had already said it would investigate the reasons behind the washout. The Durban Test was also scheduled in what is traditionally the off season in South Africa, during the winter. Rain forced the players off the field around lunch on day two, and the big damage was done to the outfield that night, when the ground took 65mm of water. Here, too, the covers did not protect large parts of the field, and the super sopper was made to stop operating for fear it would do further damage to the soft patches that persisted into day five despite no more rain falling. There were concerns over the Kingsmead outfield being underprepared even before the match began, as it had been relaid in June following complaints from South Africa and New Zealand that the surface was too hard during the limited-overs games played there last year. Similar comments were levelled at Centurion, the venue of the upcoming second Test, but the SuperSport Park outfield was relaid in April once the season ended; work could not get underway at Kingsmead till the Comrades Marathon - for which it is the ending point - was completed on May 29. Marin Cilic (CRO) returns a shot against Viktor Troicki (SRB) on day three during the Western and Southern tennis tournament at Linder Family Tennis Center
Muhammad Ali auction items seen fetching heavyweight prices Muhammad Ali's 1974 WBC heavyweight championship boxing belt and a handwritten letter about his conversion to Islam are among items that will hit the auction block in September, in the biggest such sale since Ali's death in June. Heritage Auctions said on Friday that the auction will include the trunks Ali wore for his "Rumble in the Jungle" victory over George Foreman in Zaire in 1974. The gloves worn by Sonny Liston when he lost his title to Ali in 1964 are also among 79 lots in the Sept. 10 auction. Ali's 1964 letter to Life magazine, in which he talks about his conversion to Islam and changing his Cassius Clay birth name, is expected to fetch upwards of $100,000, the Dallasbased auction house said. The one-time Christian Baptist became the most famous convert to Islam in American history when he
announced he had joined the Black Muslim movement under the guidance of Malcolm X. Kathleen Guzman, managing director of Heritage Auctions, said the Feb. 18, 1964 letter followed an interview the boxer had done the same day with Life magazine announcing he was changing his name. "The editors, especially Jack McDermott, were worried that he would disavow saying that when the actual Life magazine article came out. So he ripped off a piece of paper and had him (Ali) sign an affidavit that said clearly he was changing his name," Guzman said. Heritage said the World Boxing Council belt is the first of those won by the three-time world heavyweight champion to come to auction, and is expected to sell for some $600,000. Ali's death on June 4 at age 74, after a long battle with Parkinson's
disease, prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes worldwide, culminating in an elaborate public funeral in his Louisville, Kentucky hometown. "With the recent passing of Muhammad Ali, we have received telephone calls from collectors all over the world seeking important pieces from his life and career,” said Chris Ivy, director of Heritage Sports Collectibles. Heritage Auctions said most of the items came from collectors, with nothing coming from Ali's family, who have a number of significant artifacts in their keeping. Ali's "Rumble in the Jungle" trunks are expected to sell for $150,000, and Sonny Liston's gloves have an estimated sale price of $100,000, Heritage said. Earlier this month, Ali’s fight-worn boxing gloves from his famed 1971 encounter with Joe Frazier sold for $606,000 at a different auction house.
Belongings and the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle" belt of late boxing champion Muhammad Ali are displayed for auction at Heritage Auctions house in Manhattan, New York, U.S.
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Rainy Rio wraps up challenging Games on upbeat tropical note
A blustery storm, a touch of melancholy and a sense of pride converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Olympics on Sunday as Brazil breathed a collective sigh of relief at having pulled off South America's first Games. After a grueling 17 days, Rio de Janeiro cast aside early struggles with empty venues, security scares and a mysterious green diving pool to throw a huge Carnival-like party. Samba dancers, singers, drummers and a giant plumed macaw float mixed with hundreds of athletes in the storied Maracana stadium while a final volley of fireworks lit up the night sky. Brazilians came to the closing ceremony happy, many wearing the canary yellow jersey of the nation's sports teams, having won two late gold medals in their two favorite sports, men's soccer and volleyball. But Sunday served up tough weather conditions for such a big party. High winds buffeted the Maracana, power briefly went out in the upper part of the stadium, and rain drenched performers and athletes as they entered the ceremony, many with medals hanging around their necks. To the beat of traditional Brazilian music, Olympians danced and waved their countries' flags to celebrate their place on the world's premier sporting stage. In the last of 306 medal ceremonies, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach draped the gold around the neck of Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, winner of the men's marathon earlier in the day. The city handed over the Olympic flag to Tokyo, site of the 2020 Summer Games, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appeared in the stadium dressed as popular video game character Mario, tunneling from Tokyo to Rio. Bach declared the Rio Games closed and expressed hope that they had left a lasting mark on the
metropolitan area of 12 million people. "These Olympic Games are leaving a unique legacy for generations to come," he said. "History will talk about a Rio de Janeiro before and a much better Rio de Janeiro after the Olympic Games." In a final symbolic act, the Olympic flame that had burned since Aug. 5 was then extinguished in a downpour of artificial rain. In the midst of it worst economic recession since the 1930s, Brazil's opening and closing ceremonies relied more on the country's unique talents and natural beauty and less on expensive technology. On Sunday, there was an ode to the white-clad lacemaking ladies and the forro music of the Northeast that sparked waves of pride among Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony Brazilians. One of the more stunning But at times it was hard to moments of the ceremony focused on focus on the sporting triumphs taking the ancient art found in the Serra da place across the sprawling city. Capivara National Park - a UNESCO A low point for Rio came when World Heritage site in northeastern Ryan Lochte, one of America's most Brazil featuring cave paintings, some decorated swimmers, said he was more than 25,000 years old. robbed at gunpoint. That ignited But the beauty was betrayed further security concerns after a by Brazil's tough times. series of assaults against government Just this week, the foundation ministers, athletes and tourists. that maintains the park said it could But Lochte's story quickly unraveled, no longer do so because of a lack of enraging Brazilians and Americans funding. alike. For all the troubles before and Brazilians could nevertheless during the Games, Rio will surely take heart in the fact that there be remembered for great sporting were no major mishaps or breaches moments. after deadly attacks in Europe and There was the remarkable the United States had prompted the comeback of American swimmer biggest security operation in Brazil's Michael Phelps, who won five golds to history with 85,000 troops. reinforce his distinction as the most 'DIFFICULT MOMENT' decorated Olympian of all time. "Even with all our problems Jamaica's Usain Bolt drew we pulled off a good Olympics. Nothing down the curtain on his brilliant too bad happened and I'd say it was Olympic career by securing a sweep of better than expected," said Nivea the sprint titles for a third successive Araujo, a Rio resident attending the Games. And American gymnast closing ceremony. Simone Biles, the U.S. flag bearer in For many in the soccer-mad the closing ceremony, kicked off her nation, the best Olympic moments Olympic run by tying the record of four happened in the Maracana, where gold medals in a single Games. Brazil defeated Germany in soccer on
Saturday and pieced together a widely hailed opening ceremony despite the tight budget. Rio won the right to host the Games in 2009, when the economy was booming and millions were pushing into the middle class. "We are in a difficult moment as a country right now, we can't hide that, but the Games were scheduled and I'm glad we could enjoy them," said Alessandro Freitas, also from Rio. One of the major concerns for Brazilians is what will be the final cost of the Games for a country and how much they actually helped improve the city's infrastructure. Many Rio residents could not afford tickets to events, leaving them feeling on the sidelines of the city's biggest undertaking. And come Monday, with the Games no longer a distraction, Brazil gets back to its dour reality of dueling political and economic crises. An impeachment vote in coming days could lead to the permanent ouster of suspended President Dilma Rousseff. Interim President Michel Temer, who was booed at the opening ceremony, decided not to attend the closing event.
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