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n application for Crown land, which Attorney General Rhondalee Brathwaite Knowles admitted filling out and signing for her sister, sparked a testy and tense exchange among defence lawyers, the prosecutor and judge when the SIPT corruption trial continued on Friday December, 2nd, 2016.

Although BrathwaiteKnowles had previously admitted filling out and signing the land application for her sister (who was overseas studying at the time), lead Prosecutor Andrew Mitchell sought to have the document removed from evidence because the original could not be found.

This led to muscular objections from defence attorneys, including Jerome Lynch, QC, the lawyer for McAllister Hanchell, Earl Witter, QC, the lawyer for Floyd Hall, John Perry, QC, the lawyer for Jeffrey Hall and Lillian Boyce’s lawyer, Arnold “AJ” Nicholson, QC, who introduced the controversial letter from the Attorney General into evidence last week.

On October 24th, 2000, Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles applied for a piece of residential Crown land in Grand Turk for herself and on the same date, she filed out an application for her sister, Denise Brathwaite-Tennent, who is now the Director of Medical Services at the TCI Hospitals.

Prosecutor Andrew Mitchell, QC, said the most fundamental point is where the documents came from and Mr. Nicholson.

“Somebody in this court knows where it came from and Mr. Nicholson should be made to tell you where he got it from,” Mitchell added.

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His major concern was that no one from the defence team was prepared to tell the judge where the document came from.

“In the absence of someone being prepared to stand up and say, here is the original document from which this electronic copy was produced and put into evidence, it can’t be in evidence. We are in very dangerous territory and this whole thing is very shocking. Your Lordship is entitled

education.

The total amount raised from this year’s event is not yet calculated but organizers of the event said that next year they are looking to raise more funds and attract more people to the event. Pictured here are some of the ladies who attended this year’s event including Delleriece Hall, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Karen Bonabe and Rachel Taylor.

to ask where is the source document.

Silence creates enormous difficulty and they have a professional obligation to identify where the document came from. We need to get to the bottom of this document. The integrity of the Crown Land file is at stake because this document (land application) is not on the file,” Mitchell said.

Mr. Justice Paul Harrison told Mitchell that if he is saying that the document was removed from the

file he should make a report to the relevant authority and let it be treated as something that was “extracted unlawfully”.

The judge said: “It (the land application) will be examined within the context that I do no know where the particular document came from and it will be dealt with in the final analysis as a matter of weight; either little weight or no weight at all.”

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Mr. Lynch said: “It doesn’t matter what the origin of the document is, even if it was obtained illegally. The only issue that Your Lordship ought to be concerned with is whether it is relevant and if it has some probative value. If that document was found in the car park outside or deliberately stolen from a file, it matters not.

The witness (Rhondalee) recognized her own signature on each of those documents and that’s important.”

Mr. Perry told the judge that they are other defendants in the case, to who the document can be relevant and their cases should not be “trumped” by the judge’s “attitude” about underlying reasons.

He added: “If the evidence is relevant it should be admitted. It

doesn’t matter from what source it came. That is the test you (the judge) should apply and no more. The witness said from the witness box that it is her signature on the document.”

The judge said the court should also be concerned about whey they were dealing with the issue in the first place. He said the matter of relevance will be dealt with later, adding that he has never dealt with a situation like this before.

Mr. Perry replied: “The witness was shown an electronic document and she admitted that it was her writing on bothe documents (land applications); one for her sister sand one for herself and that both signatures are hers (Rhondalee’s).

That’s the evidence. If the evidence

is relevant is must be admissible. It matters not if the document was stolen or whatever source it came from.”

Judge Harrison then said that they wanted to shut their eyes to the broader picture that has emerged with respect to a document that is not being brought forward and he wanted to know why.

Mr. Nicholson told the judge that the prosecution has produced evidence in the court before and we have never asked anything about authenticity or originality and it has been accepted as evidence.

He added: “It is odd that no objection was taken by the prosecution when the document was shown to the witness. The witness did not deny

anything at all about the document.

Nothing whatsoever.”

Mr. Witter said if the documents which the Attorney General signed are probative, then the elementary standards of admissibility would have been met.

He said: “What your Lordship has is an assertion from Mr. Mitchell that the document is not on the file and when you make a ruling as to what weight will be put upon it, that obviously turns upon great weight being attached to what Mitchell (the prosecutor) is saying. You may wish to consider making further enquiries from the custodian of the files before attaching enormous weight to Mr. Mitchell’s assertions because he is not the custodian of the file.”

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Premier comments on NHIP issue

by Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing

Premier and Minister of Health

The National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) was established in 2009 as a Social Health Insurance Plan based on contributions from employers and employees who were legally resident in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is also mandated to make contributions to the plan in the following way: 1. As an employer on behalf of its employees 2. As a subscriber on behalf of the unemployed, indigent and ward of the state 3. Transfer of funds for the management and payment of treatment abroad cost 4. Transfer of funds for the payment of the monthly hospital infrastructure cost

The funds collected by the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) from its employers and subscribers are utilized to purchase health care locally from the preferred provider (TCI Hospitals), the network of contracted private primary health care clinics and private pharmacies on behalf of and to the benefit of its registered subscribers.

The NHIB on behalf of TCIG manages the procurement of overseas treatment for the beneficiaries of the NHIP. From budget year to budget year this cost is unpredictable as it is a reflection of both the number of persons requiring tertiary level care in any given year as well as the magnitude of their problems.

The cost of healthcare by the end of April 2017 is expected to exceed the budgeted provision by $6 million dollars. It is against that background that a paper prepared by the management of the board with the full knowledge of the Board of Directors, the Ministry of Finance and the

Hon. Dr Rufus Ewing Ministry of Health was submitted to cabinet for its consideration – to conclude that there was a coverup or misappropriation of funds discovered by the acting CEO is incorrect, irresponsible and should be dismissed as political mischief.

The facts are that the treatment abroad programme has skyrocketed in the first half of the financial year amounting to over $5 million of the cost over-run. On average four patients a day are being referred abroad of which five a week are urgent referral requiring medical evacuation via private charters and air-ambulances; at the same time the number of cancer patients has been noted to have increased significantly in the first half of the year, these factors together result in an average cost per patient of around $15,000 with some patients costing in excess of $100,000. Because the NHIB until recently operated a cash basis accounting system, costs were not booked until paid. This has now been corrected, hence the reporting of the large accounts payable balance.

A number of the more serious cases referred abroad were Turks and Caicos Islanders that were not covered by the scheme. The government takes its responsibility for the provision of its people seriously and has recently introduced changes to the NHIB regulations that would result in healthcare

coverage for a wider category of patients while at the same time restricting coverage for some categories of persons which it believes should help to stabilise cost while a comprehensive review of the system is being undertaken after five years of operation.

TCIG has asked for a review of the management and corporate governance of NHIP with respect to the rising cost of overseas treatment to develop cost reduction or mitigation measures where possible without compromising care to beneficiaries of the plan. The Ministry of Health in collaboration with NHIP has already implemented several initiatives to reduce the cost of care, such as: 1.Establishment of a free extended hours government primary care clinic 2.Development of a new Pharmaceutical policy which would significantly lower the cost of drugs to both patients and NHIP 3.Introduced an eligibility waiting time of 6 months for all new work permit applicants to the plan (effective December 1) 4.Introduced a capitation on overseas care expenditure for work permit holders

The Ministry of Health will continue to implement its cost reduction strategies as outlined in the National Health Strategic Plan, the main ones of which include: 1. Implementation of the pharmaceutical policy and plan 2. Implementation of the Chronic Disease Action Plan 3. Primary Health Care Renewal Strategy 4. Development of a long term hospice care facility 5. Expansion of existing and the Introduction of new tertiary level services at the hospitals based of overseas treatment care demands.

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Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training.

•Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls.

•Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.

•To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc.

•Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.

•Organize training and development of culinary staff members through the training department •To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.

•To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/market price and wastage •Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.

•Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.

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Salary range for this positon begins at $30,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

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•Responsible for managing all transactional accounting processes within the Financial Accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly payroll, cashing-up and sales.

•Managing a team of four bookkeepers, ensuring that job responsibilities are being performed in a complete and timely manner as well as employee performance reviews being undertaken on a regular basis.

•Responsible for reviewing, correcting and posting all journal entries to the general ledger prepared by members of the Financial Accounting team.

•Detailed review and reconciliation of general ledger accounts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy of accounting records.

•Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger accounting and the function of financial accounting systems is essential.

•Implementing and improving accounting processes and procedures to improve team efficiency and drive profitability of the business.

•Weekly reporting of KPIs to senior management and stakeholders.

•Ad-hoc finance related projects as required.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

•Attention to detail and flexibility to manage multiple tasks.

•Knowledge of SAGE accounting software beneficial.

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Dual citizenship and disqualification under the Constitution

by Dudley Lewis Supervisor of Elections

The following guidance is issued on Dual Citizenship and disqualification under the Constitution.

Section 49(1)(a) of the Constitution provides as follows – “No person shall be qualified to be an elected member of the House of Assembly who, on the date of his or her nomination for election – (a) Is, by virtue of his or her own act, under any acknowledgement of allegiance, obedience or adherence to any foreign power or state; …”

It is a matter for any prospective candidate to be satisfied as to his or her qualification for nomination to be an elected member of the House of Assembly and that he or she is not otherwise disqualified in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Elections Ordinance. A process for this is provided in the Constitution and the Elections Ordinance.

In response to queries in the run up to the general elections in 2012, the then Attorney General (Huw Shepheard) expressed a view as to whether a person with dual citizenship was qualified to be an elected member of the House of Assembly if he or she had applied for a passport from a foreign country.

In October 2012, the then Attorney General expressed the following view which was widely publicized in the local newspapers and you issued guidance accordingly –

“What s.49 means is that a person with dual citizenship cannot be a member of the House of Assembly if he or she has applied for a passport from the country outside the TCI of which he or she is also a citizen.

Applying for a passport would be an act by that person that acknowledged “allegiance, obedience or adherence” to a foreign power or state.

If that person’s parents had obtained a passport from the foreign state for the person while he/she was still a minor, there would be no disqualification unless the minor had,

once he/she became an adult, renewed that passport.”

The then Attorney General expressed that view in heavy reliance on the UK case of Joyce v DPP [1946] AC 347. Thereafter, some prospective candidates renounced their citizenship in foreign states as a precaution rather than being challenged as not being qualified following their nominations.

The key point in the Joyce case was that Joyce obtained a British passport by falsely stating he was a British subject. He was not. But having obtained a British passport it was held by the court in the UK that he owed allegiance to the British Crown while that passport was valid, notwithstanding that he had no British nationality. Thus, the possession of that passport was the only basis for his allegiance. There were public policy considerations at play in that case relevant to the law of treason. It is arguable that Joyce would therefore be good authority to disqualify a person who did not have the nationality of a foreign State but applied for and obtained a passport from that State.

It is arguable that the Joyce case is not good authority for disqualifying a person who has the nationality of a foreign State by operation of the law of that State on the basis of their birth in that foreign state (and thus not “by virtue of his own act”) and who obtains a passport as evidence of that nationality. The allegiance which such a person owes to the foreign State derives from his nationality, the possession of a passport evidencing that nationality being merely incidental.

The application for a passport cannot add a new “allegiance”, because the allegiance already exists.

Since then, this issue was considered in the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay Hale in the case of Selver v Smith, Missick and Others (Petition No. CL 237/12, written judgment delivered on 9th January 2013) where she decided that the acquisition of foreign citizenship of the United States by naturalization (as opposed to by birth and which had not been renounced by nomination day) is a disqualification. It also appears that the Chief Justice accepted the

Dudley Lewis Supervisor of Elections proposition from a US expert, (which she was entitled to do) who did not cite any authority to support his opinion that the mere use of the passport effectively placed the subject under an acknowledgement of allegiance to the United States. That decision was heavily influenced by the Jamaican case of Vaz v Dabdoub (unreported Claim No. 2007 HCV 03921 delivered on April 11 2008; CA 45/2008 and CA 47/2008, written judgment delivered on March 13 2009). The decision in Vaz v Dabdoub relied on Joyce v DPP.

Since then, the issue arose again in another British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands in the case of Hewitt v Rivers and Others ( Cause No. 198 of 2013, written judgment delivered on August 9 2013) and was considered in a lengthy review of the historical origins of such provisions and the relevant case law in the UK, the Commonwealth and the Caribbean, including the Joyce case and the 2013 Selver case in the Turks and Caicos Islands. US law experts also gave evidence in the Hewitt case and cited US settled case law in support of their opinions.

The Hewitt case, in distinguishing the Vaz case and the Joyce case established clear authority for the proposition that if an Islander is born in a country outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands, which bestowed on him or her at birth the nationality

of that country (e.g. the United States or the Bahamas) she or he would not be disqualified from being nominated to be an elected member of the House of Assembly by virtue of the fact that she or he had applied for renewal of his or her passport after she or he reached the age of 18 years.

Chief Justice Anthony Smellie made clear in his very full judgment that a passport is only evidence of a nationality. It is not in itself a pledge of allegiance to a foreign power. Such a person would only be evidencing a nationality that she or he already had through the act of his or her parents in allowing him or her to be born there, and merely obtaining a new passport would not amount to an acknowledgement of allegiance by the person concerned.

The Hewitt case is also authority for the proposition that an Islander who obtains a foreign citizenship other than by operation of law through birth, such as through naturalization or comes under an acknowledgement of allegiance to a foreign power or state through taking an oath, service in their armed forces, other public office in that foreign state requiring such an oath.

The Hewitt judgment was held in November 2013 to be final by the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal, which included the President of the Court of Appeal in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mottley JA.

On the basis of this latter judgment, I am of the opinion that an Islander who is also a citizen of a foreign state, having not acquired that citizenship, by virtue of his or her own act and merely having acquired that foreign citizenship through birth alone would not be disqualified under section 49(1)(a) of the Constitution, even in circumstances where such a person has applied for or renewed a passport of that foreign state. However, were an Islander has acquired citizenship through naturalization or has acknowledged allegiance to a foreign power or state through naturalization or taking an oath, service in foreign armed forces or through some other act and has not renounced that citizenship or renounced that allegiance, such a person would be disqualified under section 49(1(a) of the Constitution.

Salvation Army launches its 125 year Red Kettle Campaign

By Todeline Defralien

The Turks and Caicos Salvation Army launched their annual Christmas Kettle Drive on Tuesday November 22nd, 2016 at the IGA Gourmet supermarket.

During the launch, parents and supporters listened to the choir from The International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands who helped to get the crowd into the Christmas spirit.

This is the fourth year the International School choir has joined forces with the TCI Salvation Army to launch the Kettle Drive and welcome the festive season.

Captain Derek Miller of the Salvation Army said, “This was started in 1891 so this year makes 125 years that the Salvation Army is actually launching its Red Kettle.

This is the event that we use to

signal the beginning of our kettling where we raise funds to give out lots of goodies during Christmas. We give out hundreds of food hampers, toys we have sit down meals and the funds also insure the continuance of the programs that we offer this nation.”

The Kettles are currently out and will be out until the 24th of December 2016 from morning until evening.

Last year The Turks and Caicos Salvation Army Kettle Drive raised over $50,000 for the holiday season. It was the most money ever raised in the annual campaign.

Hartling Group CEO Stan Hartling served as the honuorary chairperson.

He coordinated efforts with a team of Salvation Army volunteers who worked long hours over the holidays accepting donations at the Salvation Army kettles, serving 150 hot meals to those in need, and distributing

Pictured here is the choir from The International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands 150 Christmas hampers and gifts to families.

As the Christmas season draws closer, volunteers and students will stand at both of the IGA supermarkets in Providenciales holding a kettle where good Samaritans can make donations.

TCI’s Salvation Army

launched a countrywide charity drive to raise buckets of cash for the country’s disadvantaged children and elderly.

The Red Kettle fund raising event has helped the humanitarian group to gather funds for local communities across the world for more than 100 years.

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NHIP is not the problem, the cost of health is the problem

by Drexwell Seymour

Friends, as a former chairman of National Health Insurance Board and a current client of National Health, I feel it is my right to address the financial situation at NHIB. I know I have already made some comments under someone else page but this is my page and so I can elaborate.

First of all, when the National Health Insurance Bill was introduced to us in 2009, I was totally against the implementation because I like most people who opposed at that time suggested that the TCIG should make it mandatory that all persons have private medical insurance through their companies. However, when I became a member of the Board, only then did I realize the importance of this institution. BVI has recently implemented NHIB and the Bahamas is on the verge of doing the same. Both of these countries came to TCI on a fact finding mission and using our institution as a model.

Once you are covered by the National Health Insurance Board, there are no restrictions on your medical costs. NHIB covers all of your overseas medical costs. NHIB pays for your fight and provides you with subsistence during your time away. In addition NHIB covers your pre-existing conditions. Any pharmaceuticals over $25 is absorb

by NHIB. Eg. If your pharmaceutical cost you $100, you pay $25 and NHIB pays $75. If you go to private doctor locally, NHIB pays $35 to that doctor/medical facility. One will not get half of these benefits from a private insurance company.

I am quite aware that there are issues among management and staff at NHIB which must be resolved in order for the organization to move forward. This article however is not to address this Drexwell Seymour but to address the financial situation at NHIB. I information is in the public domain, I will share will go on record and say that the financial situation with you a synopsis of the finances for 2015. In at NHIB has nothing to do with the management 2015, NHIB collected more than $26.9 million in personnel or style of NHIB. The situation we have contribution income from their clients. In addition on hand is that there is increase in the number of to the above the TCIG contributed a further $17.4 medical cases in TCI and therefore the Board is million to NHIB to cover overseas medical treatment, underfunded. registered unemployed workers (up to 90 days I

When management and the board of think) and indigents (persons who are sick really Directors presented the budget last year to TCIG, badly and not in a position to work). Now imagine if we knew the budget was not workable. However, as the TCIG had to fund the entire $44.3 million ($26.9 a statutory body, NHIB could not submit a budget +17.4), do you really think we should ban NHIB. showing a loss as it is against the guidelines of On the cost side for 2015, there was a Govt. NHIB was asked to find ways to reduce its total of $39.6 million in health costs. This includes costs and they did put measurements in place to local medical costs, overseas medical costs, reduce costs including negotiating cost reductions pharmaceutical costs, local and overseas travel and with the main overseas providers. Unfortunately subsistence and reinsurance costs. Another $3.1 is when it comes to the number of persons who are on administrative costs which is minute compare to sick, it is beyond the control of NHIB. For the first the overall scope of things. half of 2016, there has been 18% increase in the I hope by now you have a better appreciation number of patients referred abroad. Imagine if this of the NHIB. We are now in 2016 whereby the trend continues, then the increase can be as much number of cases has increased significantly but as 36% by the end of the year and I can assure you medical costs have also increased and so yes NHIB the budget does not reflect the cost to cover these will have a financial crisis especially if the budget is unexpected increases in overseas treatment abroad not a true representation. cases. One also has to consider not only the medical costs, but also the subsistence cost, the travel costs HERE ARE MY RECOMMENDATIONS and the pharmaceutical costs associated with these increases in the overseas treatment cases.

Before I start with my recommendations, I

I know the first thing critics may say is believe most politicians are afraid to admit this. It that we should ban the NHIP plan. If we ban the is a sensitive issue and it has already happened. I NHIB plan, then it becomes more of burden for the am not a politician so I can say this. We should have TCIG and then TCIG will have to find other ways to never build two fully fledge hospitals. We should increase its revenue (through a tax) should it decide have one major hospital in TCI and all other islands to fully absorb all medical costs. have a medical facility along with family clinics in

Before I go any further, I should note populated settlements. that NHIB is audited annually by PWC, a leading international company, and the audited financial 1)Having one hospital would have statements are in the public domain. I should also eliminated some of the local medical costs. However, add that NHIB has monthly board meetings and I know we cannot do anything about that but I is attended by PS Finance and PS Health. If they wanted to list that anyway. are unable to attend, they send a representative.

2)As a community, we must focus on At every meeting, the financial performance of preventative healthcare. At the moment, all of our NHIB is discussed and furthermore NHIB like all funds are being used to treat diseases. We need statutory bodies must present quarterly report to to institute preventative healthcare platforms in the Ministry of Finance. For 2016 , I do not know our schools, our churches and homes. Perhaps the frequency or the format of the meetings as I was NBIB can partner with someone and take this as no longer on the Board. I can only speak to what project. There are far too many cases of sicknesses happened when I was there in 2015. and diseases taking place in our small country. We

Speaking about finance and since this need to educate our public on healthcare: eating

and living healthy. If we do not address this, we will continue to spend more money than we budgeted for medical care. It is very challenging to budget for medical costs. The key for cutting medical costs is the prevention of diseases and sicknesses.

Unfortunately, some of us do not get routine medical care or check up and we find ourselves in late stages of the diseases and then we end up blaming the hospitals.

3)Everyone who lives and works here should contribute to the plan and be honest in their contribution. When one of our family members get sick, we get upset with the plan when sometimes we do not even contribute to the plan. However, because we are a small island and we know everybody, we called the minister or the premier for help. Is it fair to those who are paying?

4)Everyone should be treated equally.

Currently the plan refers persons to DR, Jamaica, Bahamas and sometime Puerto Rico for overseas treatment. However, there are some who refuse to go to these places and want to go the USA or they want to choose where they want to go. Don’t you know that some of those same doctors you deal with in the USA are from Jamaica, Bahamas etc

5)NHIB along with the TCIG need to review the benefits including the coverage of the pharmaceutical costs. Perhaps the TCIG really needs to rethink about the establishment of their own pharmacy. Something has to be done because some pharmaceutical costs can be as high as $7000 for one patient.

6)For those persons that have private insurance, perhaps the insurance can cover the 80% and NHIB can cover the remaining 20%. Of course the issue will be the referral country as NHIB does not send patients to USA.

7)Another option is to increase the current rate from 6%. A study will have to be done to determine the best viable rate.

8)Given that we have two modern hospitals in Turks and Caicos, we need to find ways and means to treat patients locally rather than sending abroad.

It will cost us but I believe it will still be cheaper to do it locally. I know efforts have been made already as some doctors and consultants visit TCI often at the hospitals and are able to administer some of the procedures locally.

Before I close, it is important that I explain the difference between NHIB and IHC as there seems to be a lot of confusion.

In my opinion the National Health Insurance Board serves three primary purposes, 1) the registration of individuals so that they can access medical care locally through the main local provider and the selected overseas providers, 2) the collection and payment of funds. NHIB collects funds from employers for their employees and then use those funds to pay for medical costs locally and overseas and 3) the management of overseas treatment abroad.

Interhealth Canada on the other hand is the local provider of medical services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. NHIB and IHC are two separate institutions and are managed separately.

I wish to stress that NHIB is not the problem, the cost of providing health care locally and overseas is the problem. The challenge for the new Government of TCI, is how much are they willing to fund the cost locally and overseas and are they willing to reduce the benefits offered to patients.

NHIB is helping to pay for the local and overseas medical costs and so NHIB is not the problem. The only new cost that has occurred as result of the introduction of NHIB is the administrative cost that I have already mentioned above.

Politicians should not interfere in the running of statutory bodies. Even Board members should not be responsible for the day to day activity of a board. The role of the politician with respect to the Board should be to implement policies and providing funding.

I have provided you with facts, not hearsay.

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Ministry of Finance appoints a select committee to address staff concerns at NHIP

The Ministry of Finance, headed by Hon. Washington Misick, has appointed a select committee to review the concerns of employees of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) who were engaged in two sick-outs, in September and October of this year.

A Government press release said the formation of the select committee is another attempt by the Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade to resolve the employees’ outstanding disputes, following failed attempts for resolution with all the stakeholders involved.

The committee will comprise conflict management experts including: Mr. Mark Greenway, Human Resource Director for the Government, Reverend Claire Robinson, Ordained Priest of the Methodist Church and Mr. Wendall Swann, Attorney at Law and partner of the law firm Swann and Swann.

The committee is slated to commence its review by earliest Friday, December 2, 2016 and will upon its completion provide details of its findings and

recommendations to the Cabinet for resolution.

Recently, staff members, with the exception of one person, signed a petition calling for CEO Zaneta Burton's removal.

She is currently on leave from the NHIB.

In the petition, which was addressed to the NHIP chairman and obtained

by The SUN, it was stated that "under the leadership of Mrs. Burton, we the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands have been oppressed, victimized and demoralized.

Mrs. Burton's leadership skills leave much to be desired and at this time we feel that we have had enough.

After much consideration, we as a united group have decided to go forth and make all concerned aware of what has transpired at this organisation and demand that Mrs. Burton be removed from office. We believe that we can no longer work with Mrs. Burton and it is in the best interest of all concerned that she be replaced."

In a separate email to The SUN, the NHIP staff said they "remain aggrieved as the result of no action taken by the Premier Hon

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 Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Hayden Boyce Office Manager: Dominique Rigby

Minister of Finance, Hon. Washington Misick

NHIB CEO Zaneta Burton

Dr. Rufus Ewing and the Minister of Finance Hon Washington Misick who are directly responsible for the NHIB".

The staff said that under the leadership and management of Mrs. Burton, they have endured "abnormal working relations which leads to frustration, discomfort and unprofessionalism in the work place".

The email stated: "This cannot and will not be tolerated any longer. The staff is asking for the

dismissal of Mrs. Zaneta Burton who has served as NHIB CEO for the past 5 years demonstrating lack of vision, professionalism and the basic qualities that are required to be a great leader of an organization that is one of the fundamental pillars in the health sector of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Zaneta lacks the caring temperament for her staff and the people of the Turks and Caicos, as she would always state that she 'is a Bahamian and has somewhere to go'."

Donald Trump is the best thing for TCI, says PDA Leader

By Todeline Defralien

Oswald Skippings, Leader of the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA), says that Donald Trump being elected president of the United States of America, is the best thing that could happen to the TCI.

During a PDA press conference held at their headquarters on Wednesday November 23rd, 2016, Skipping said, “The Donald Trump Presidency is still questionable, and usually the Republicans are better for us in the region because of the finance industry. They have more money and they have more money to hide so to say.

Donald Trump has been sort of here today and there tomorrow so as yet we Oswald Skippings - Leader of the Progressive don’t know exactly what his policies Democratic Alliance are going to be like.”

He added: “I can say this to you White House, ending eight years that there is a certain major developer, of Democratic rule and sending the the likes who have never come to the United States on a new, uncertain Turks and Caicos who I am working path. Mr Trump took to the stage with with who Donald Trump is going to his family to claim victory at his New be good for in terms of bringing in York headquarters, and said he had investments here to the Turks and taken a call from Mrs Clinton, who will Caicos Islands.” not be speaking publicly this evening.

Skipping stated that from a "She congratulated us and I Turks and Caicos personal standpoint congratulated her on a very very hard Donald Trump is the best thing that fought campaign. We owe her a major could have happened for the Turks and debt of gratitude to for her service to Caicos Islands. our country," he said.

In one of the most shocking Mr Trump had repeatedly U.S. elections in modern political slammed his campaign rival as history, Donald Trump defeated "crooked" during their bruising Hillary Clinton in the 2016 elections. campaign. Claiming victory, the

Republican Donald Trump president-elect said it was time to "heal has stunned the world by defeating the divisions" caused by the campaign Hillary Clinton in the race for the and find common ground.

Graphic designer Information Technology and Production Manager: Kelano Howell Todeline Defralien Reporter

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.

CARIBBEAN AVIATION MAINTAINCES SERVICES: Seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of Aviation Stores Clerk: Performs all computer transactions required to maintain an accurate inventory.

Coordinates with departments regarding parts requirements.

Responsible for the proper shipment of all dangerous goods in compliance with all Company policies and procedures and the International Air Transport Association.

Responsible for maintaining accuracy on a multi-million dollar inventory.

Responsible for maintaining the security of the Parts and Supply warehouse.

Expedites and coordinates the movement of aircraft parts.

Processes various shipments utilizing outside shipping software. Unpacks, packs, inspects, stocks and stores parts and products utilizing standard warehouse tools and equipment and motorized vehicles.

Performs administrative functions associated with processing aircraft parts and Company supplies.

Successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience of inventory control of aircraft parts, automotive parts, tools, supplies and any other company materials as necessary.

Must be computer literate and experience with MS excel .Must be willing to work shift and weekends

INTERCARIBBEAN AIRWAYS Seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of: Chief Executive Officer: Must have 10 – 15years airline experience, strong managerial background, ability to initiate and manage change, excellent negotiator that can; Provides general oversight of all company activities, manages the day-to-day operations, and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organization.

Assures program quality and organizational stability through development and Implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation. Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and Volunteers. Assures process for selecting, development, motivating, and evaluating staff and volunteers.

Recommends staffing and financing to the Chairman. In accordance with Chairman action, recruits personnel, negotiates professional contracts, and sees that appropriate Salary structures are developed and maintained.

Specifies accountabilities for management personnel and evaluates performance regularly.

Airline Executive: must have 5- 10 years of airline experience, experienced with airline procedures and check in systems.

Certified dangerous goods trainer. Salary based on experience.

Cashier: To manage cash sales and banking of company funds.

Must be honest and reliable.

Experience in MS excels. Willing to work weekends and holiday.

Must have clean police record. Wages $8.00p/h Interested applicants should send resume to HR@intercaribbean.com

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New CCTV Security Cameras Purchased for Leeward

Over $100,000 has been spent on 30 new security cameras in Leeward. The cameras will soon be installed and will be placed in strategic locations in the neighborhood.

The cameras feature the newest CCTV technology, allowing for higher resolution, full day and night visibility, and zero need for external street lighting. The security camera monitoring system includes advance analytics to aid in incident prevention and alerts. The cameras will be in operation 24 hours a day.

The installation of the cameras is the latest measure by the Leeward Home Owners Association, with support from WIHL, to address the growing and largely uncontrolled crime problem on Providenciales.

Other measures recently introduced have included the opening of a new security gate at Governors Road and Leeward Highway, increased security patrols, and heightened neighborhood communications regarding crime prevention.

A representative from Leeward spoke about the introduction of the cameras on the condition of anonymity: “We are taking the rising crime incidents most seriously. Going forward we intend to be most vigilant in our fight against crime in our neighborhood. Leeward has long been safe place for residents and visitors alike; if government and police cannot take control of the crime problem, we will incur the costs to do it ourselves.”

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Skip says he was fired by PDM

Leader of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) Oswald Skippings said he was fired by the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM), contrary to what officials from that party are claiming.

“The claims by the leader of Her Majesty’s loyal opposition that I was in no way expelled from the PDM but that I left are total and deliberate lies,” Skippings told The SUN. “As a matter of fact, the letter of expulsion from the PDM and the registration certificate of the PDA from the Integrity Commission would

clearly show that I was expelled months before I registered the Progressive Democratic Alliance.

It is so unfortunate that a wanna be premier would be so reckless with the truth.”

In a April 14th 2015, letter from the PDM to Skippings, it was stated: “Pursuant to a recommendation from the disciplinary committee regarding your actions that have been deemed to be contrary to the aims and objectives of the Party and in direct violation to the constitution of the People’s Democratic Movement,

the National General Council considered the recommendation of the Disciplinary Committee and voted in the affirmative to approve the recommendation to suspend your membership with the Party. All rights and privileges of membership as well as the honour of a stalwart consequently have also been suspended in accordance with the suspension of your membership with the Party with immediate effect.”

Skippings, who led the PDM to a defeat in the November Leader of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) Oswald 2012, has since formed the PDA. Skippings

Brad Pitt spent Thanksgiving in Turks and Caicos Islands Brad Pitt spent spend Thanksgiving with their kids,” private residence in Malibu since the Thanksgiving at an island resort a source told Us. split. amid ongoing custody drama with The Fight Club actor has The Fury star’s island ex Angelina Jolie, Us Weekly can only seen the former couple’s six getaway came just days after he was kids, Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, cleared by the FBI of any wrongdoing confirm.

The Allied actor, 52, stayed 11, Shiloh, 10, and 8-year-old twins in a talked-about incident allegedly at Amanyara in Turks and Caicos in Knox and Vivienne — three times involving Maddox on a private jet. one of the hotel’s private villas with since Jolie filed for divorce, citing “In response to allegations differences,” on made following a flight within the a close male friend, a source tells Us. “irreconcilable According to Page Six, which was September 19 after 12 years together. special aircraft jurisdiction of the first to report the news, villas at the Pitt and Jolie currently United States which landed in Los upscale property are said to go for up share legal custody while the Angeles carrying Mr. Brad Pitt and to $34,000 per night.

41-year-old actress has temporary his children, the FBI has conducted a

As Us Weekly previously physical custody. However, a source review of the circumstances and will reported, Pitt was not planning close to Pitt previously told Us that not pursue further investigation,” a to spend Thanksgiving with his the actor plans to fight for joint statement to Us on November 22 estranged wife and their children. physical custody as well. Jolie and read. “No charges have been filed in “Angelina did not invite Brad to the kids have been staying at a this matter.”

Brad Pitt

TRADE WIND INDUSTRIES LTD. JOB OPPORTUNITY

2 Labourers

The Caicos Conch Farm in Leeward seeks to employ one Labourer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the domestic cultivation of Caribbean queen conch and a familiarity with warm water fin fish. This is a 57 hour per week labor position that involves the maintenance and upkeep of conch and fish currently growing at the Caicos Conch Farm. Daily job activities include cleaning and waste removal from conch ponds / cleaning and waste removal from fish tanks / the sorting, counting, relocating and harvesting of conch and fish / repairs and maintenance to off-shore conch pens. 50% of this job is spent in sea water and applicants need to be expert swimmers and skilled at working underwater with a snorkel. Other duties include general maintenance of the facility including (but not limited to) trash removal, site maintenance and repairs etc. Other related duties and necessary duties may be assigned.

Compensation Commensurate at $8.00 per hour.

Submit resume to: SAUNDERS & CO/Attention Caicos Conch Farm. Town Centre Building *Box 257* Providenciales*Turks and Caicos Islands ATTENTION:

TWI Board of Directors prefer Belongers Posts now held by work permit holders

Mixologist  Must have a certificate in Mixology or Bartending  With at least 10 years of Mixology or Bartending experience  10 years experience working at an accredited restaurant/bar  Must be able to create new drinks  Must be willing to live in North Caicos  Must be willing to work long hours and weekends  Required to have own transportation  Ensure that bars are stocked with glasses, garnishes, drink mixes and ice.  Keep stock of inventory and order bar supplies from outside vendors.  Other responsibilities include keeping the bar neat and clean.

Set up the bar before opening and perform closing procedures at the end of business hours.

Interested Applicants please apply with full CV to Fax: 649-941-4533 or info@saunders.tc Salary commensurate with experience.

EXPRESS CONSTRUCTION Job title: Labourer hourly rate- $6.25 per hour.

Contact: 649 941 3478

CoCo Vibes Seeks 1 Labourer Salary $6.25 per hour Paula Ruth St Jean Seeks Gardiner Salary $6.25 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the board and contact 331-0221

CAROLINA COX

IS SEEKING 1 DOMESTIC WORKER TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. SALARY NEGOTIABLE. CONTACT 946-3704

RAQUEL BASDEN IS SEEKING 1 DOMESTIC WORKER TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK. $6.25 AN HOUR. CONTACT 946-3704

PO Box 329, Graceway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies Tel 649 441 5638 Email: director@provoprimary.com Website www.provoprimary.com EARLY YEARS, KEY STAGE ONE AND TWO TEACHERS AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS Key Stage One and Two teaching applicants must have an excellent working knowledge of the British National Curriculum Guidelines, holding a teaching degree or PGCE and have QTS status with at least 2 years experience teaching The British National Curriculum or Performing Arts.

Early Years teachers must hold an NNEB, NVQ, Early Childhood Certificate, or equivalent and must have experience working with The Foundation Stage British National Curriculum Teaching assistant applicants must have experience working in an Early Years environment and/or hold an Early Childhood Certificate.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send or email letter of application, resume, and contact details together with the names and phone numbers of two referees and a police check to the Director at the above address.

The closing date for applications is December 16, 2016

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PDM launches manifesto

The People's Democratic Movement (PDM) launched its 2016 election manifesto which outlined a wide range of initiatives aimed at capturing the imagination of voters and becoming the next government of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The 62-page glossy document was unveiled during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Downtown Providenciales on Wednesday November 30th, 2016.

Commenting on the manifesto, PDM leader Sharlene CartwrightRobinson said, “This change document is the sum total of dozens of dozens of submissions from people from all walks of life and all around the world and we are indeed grateful for all of the Five Cays MP, Hon. Sean Astwood unveils the contributions that those individuals PDM Leader Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson Change Document have made.”

The PDM’s Change document were in Government and that there is of our environment, A modern and consist of ten pillars for change which no confusion as to who has the better progressive approach to scholarships includes Citizenship and community record and who will deliver in these and multipronged approach to empowerment, Border control, security, difficult times. funding, Establishment of critical law and order, Jobs and economy, The PDM manifesto also authorities, Public transportation Progressive youth development, consisted of 20 anchor projects that authority, Housing department Education transformation and training, the PDM plans for real change to be and waste management and water Healthcare, Environment, land use delivered by the next PDM Government. authority, The creation of a population and planning, Infrastructure, housing These include: A policy to support plan growth, A and transformation, Institutions for comprehensive national security comprehensive special needs program, real change and Governance. strategy, A national plan and vision, Construction of a spin link highway, A

Robinson said that the Peoples comprehensive healthcare reform youth listening tour and development Democratic Movement, over the years, based on health information, Crown of a strategic plan, Establishment of has enjoyed a sterling legacy of service land reform, Creation of a jobs policy, a heritage and cultural commission and they have chosen from their record Erect a proposed built Community and a Centre for the performing arts those issues that are pertinent and College, vocational and and all island artistic expressions. that are current to show the TCI what hospitality training school, Introduce Immediate economic stimulus package the PDM Party did when they sustainable funding for the protection which will focus only for the poor and

unemployed, the construction of an official Government house or Premiers residence, Stronger governmental systems through constitutional advancement and strong local government. A comprehensive national drainage plan, an aggressive plan to repair the crumpling sea wall in Grand Turk and a mass clean up and beautification campaign throughout the Islands. A quote form PDM’s first Leader James Alexander George Smith McCartney was also one of the highlights of The Change Document.

Robinson said, “We believe our first country leader was indeed visionary and perhaps a man before his time and we quoted him in all of our manifestos he quoted: “Some people tend to think that it is an impossible job brining all our islands together because of the separation by water and distance; but we must come together- if only for survival. Divided we are weak, united Turks and Caicos could become one of the greatest nations in the hemisphere for the good in the World,” she added.

The Peoples’ Democratic Movement “PDM” is the longest functioning political party in the history of Turks and Caicos Islands having been officially founded in June 1975. The PDM was the first party to be elected to head the TCI Government.

Today, it continues to rest on the dreams of its founders which remain the grass roots party and still operates as “The Peoples’ Party”.

“REGENT GRAND MANAGEMENT LTD” (Formerly known as “HAB MANAGEMENT LTD.”)

Seeks motivated proactive individuals to join its REGENT GRAND ‘resort team’ and contribute to this growing beachfront boutique luxury property.

Candidates MUST want to actively participate in creating an excellent and professional guest experience.

Wages: $6.25 per hour

PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT

SECURITY

•Candidate will be responsible to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and safety in all public and back of house areas of the resort •Ensure that all lobbies and public facilities are kept in a neat and clean condition, such as rooms, hallways and restrooms.

•Sweeps, mops, scrubs and polishes floors, remove trash collected by attendants and collects linen and other supplies from floor linen closets.

•Promotes a positive image of the property to guests and owners.

•Must be responsible for spring cleaning of their area as per schedule.

Must be pleasant, honest and friendly; must have a good command of written and verbal communication.

•Fit and able for heavy lifting •Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends

guest requests and problems.

•Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends

•Responsible for patrolling resort facility on foot and create a general security/public safety presence to deter inappropriate activity.

•Answers radio calls from other departments with requests for assistance, and respond to emergency situations involving guests, owners and employees.

•Interact with guests of the resort to provide customer service and assistance when needed.

•Participate in briefings with heads of departments and assist with internal investigations relating to sensitive security matters involving guests and resort employees.

•Assist other departments as needed regarding safety and security matters.

•Fit and able for heavy lifting •Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends

Wages: $6.53 /8.50 per hour respectively

Wages: $7.15 per hour

HOUSEKEEPER

Requirements:

•Performs routine duties in cleaning and servicing of guest rooms under supervision of housekeeping supervisor.

•Prepares and cleans guests’ rooms by making beds, cleaning kitchen areas, bathrooms, floors, corridors, furniture and appliances.

•Removal of trash and dirty linen from rooms.

• Responsible for spring cleaning of their area as per schedule.

•Provide turndown services as required and replenishes guestroom and bath supplies.

•Promotes a positive image of the property to guests and owners.

Must be pleasant, honest, friendly and should also able to address

Should have four years or more experience in the Public Area, Housekeeping and Security Department of a resort. Should be able to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Must be able to read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions.

These positions are currently held by work permit holders Prospective & qualified applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders can send copies of their applications and resumes to the email address noted below or to the Labour Board.

Applications will be accepted up to December 13th, 2016 Please forward resumes to: Email: rosemary @ rwimgt.com Regent Grand Management Ltd. c/o Regent Street TKCA 1ZZ Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 941-7770

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600 persons in TCI living with HIV

By Todeline Defralien

There are approximately 600 persons currently living with HIV in the Turks and Caicos Islands, said Head of the National AIDS Programme, Aldora Robinson.

“We estimate that there are probably about 600 persons living within the Turks and Caicos with HIV but even with the 200 odd persons that we have on treatment that is still a lot of persons for such a small Island,” she said.

Robinson added: “What we want to do is to eliminate stigma and discrimination we find that even though a lot has been done and it is not as it use to be because it was really bad in the beginning, we still have a lot of stigma and discrimination so we want persons within our community to recognize that HIV is treated just like any other condition and we want

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people to understand that anyone can be affected with HIV and that we must stop the stigma and, discrimination and we need to change our behaviour as far as persons are concerned who are affected with HIV.”

She continued: “We also have a commitment to have 90% of our population tested by 2020 which is less than four years, so we really need to push person in the community, all our communities whether you’re a Turks and Caicos Islander, you reside here, or you work here and you’re from a different country, everyone in country needs to be tested. We are also looking at moving towards test and treat if you find that someone is tested positive.”

The TCI National AIDS Programme hosted a get-tested drive where they tested people in the different communities and Islands in the TCI and also hosted a walk in Providenciales from Scotia Bank to the

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Edward Youth Gartland Centre where a ceremony was held to light candles for those who has passed and to give people living with HIV in TCI hope.

Thursday December 1st was celebrated as World Aids Day in the world and TCI also celebrated the day in remembrance of those who has passed on and those who are currently living with HIV in the TCI.

A red balloon was placed in the Turks and Caicos Islands International Airport in Providenciales so that individuals can be aware and take action to go and get tested.

The Theme for this year’s National Aid Day was centered on eliminating stigma and empowering people who are positive and having people more aware of what is going on and getting to zero new infections and zero deaths.

Robinson said they choose the Airport location because they felt that

computer. Make sure your computer has the latest security updates installed. Check that your anti-virus and anti-spyware software are running properly and are receiving automatic updates from the vendor. If you have not already done so, install a firewall before you begin your online shopping.Upgrade your browser. Upgrade your Internet browser to the most recent version available. Review the browser’s security settings. Apply the highest level of security available that still gives you the functionality you need.Secure your transactions.

Look for the “lock” icon on the browser’s status bar and be sure “https” appears in the website’s address bar before making an online purchase.

The “s” stands for “secure” and indicates that the communication with the webpage is encrypted. Also look for a broken key symbol indicating a non-secure connection.

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Head of the National AIDS Programme, Aldora Robinson it was a central location and more persons would be able to see it and be aware and it will draw person’s attention.

are submitting information that is not encrypted.

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Use at least eight characters, with numbers, special characters, and upper and lower case letters. Don’t use the same passwords for online shopping websites that you use for logging onto your bank, home or work computer. Never share your login information with anyone.Do not e-mail sensitive data. Never e-mail credit card or other financial/sensitive information. E-mail is like sending a postcard and other people have the potential to read it. Beware of emails requesting account or purchase information.

Delete these emails. Legitimate businesses don’t solicit information through email.

November 24, 2016 Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Passenger Terminal Building and Combined Services Building Project Management Services South Caicos International Airport In anticipation of future growth of hotel accommodation on South Caicos Island and the subsequent increase of tourism activity, The Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA) has embarked on a multi-phase, multi-year redevelopment program to expand capacity and enhance the operational safety/security of the South Caicos International Airport in the Turks and Caicos.

As part of this Airport Redevelopment Program the TCIAA intends to construct a new Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) and Combined Services Building (CSB).

The Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission, invites open tenders for:

The TCIAA has already completed a procurement process and identified a preferred Contractor to provide design-build services for the Project. The TCIAA is now seeking qualified professional service firms to provide Project Management Services and to administer the Project on behalf of TCIAA. This Project Management Firm would provide services during the project initiation, design, construction, commissioning and postconstruction stages of the Project.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TOP LEVEL DOMAIN (.TC)

The TCIAA views Project Management as the comprehensive management and control of all aspects of the Project throughout all phases of its life-cycle to achieve prescribed objectives defined in terms of time, quality, and cost. Through the application of appropriate management techniques, the designated PM will lead and manage the efforts of the Project Team to achieve the objectives of the Project to meet all requirements of function, schedule and budget.

The PM will require strong presentation and communication skills as well as necessary leadership qualities that are able to elicit the needs of the TCIAA. Within the PM’s project experience, they will have already developed processes and project management principles that effectively work and can be founded on Project Management Institute’s (PMI) core knowledge areas and industry Best Practices.

In general, the Project Management Services required are as follow, but not limited to:  Have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Project is delivered on time and within budget;  Lead and coordinate the efforts of the Project Team to achieve project objectives;  Provide resident site inspection, including milestone inspections by key engineering disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, security/IT, baggage handling, airport specialist) during construction;  Attend and chair meetings with the Project Team (TCIAA, its technical advisors and Contractor);  Develop Project Plans, Statement of Work, Implementation Plan, Communication Plan, etc.;  Monitor and control project scope, budget and schedule; RFP will close December 15, 2016. Those wishing to receive a copy of the RFP shall contact: John T. Smith, CEO Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority johntsmith@tciairports.com

Tender Reference No: TR 2016/1 Bidders should be in possession of a valid business license.

Further information and tender documents are available on our website www.telecommission.tc or upon request in electronic format only from Mr. John Williams at 946 1900 or via e-mail at johnwilliams@tcitelecommission.tc Tenders should be submitted in a sealed envelope by 9:00am on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 to: John Williams Director General Telecommunications Commission Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

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HON. AKIERRA MARY DEANNE MISSICK! LL.B (HONS) | P.DIP | TEP | MHA! Hon. Akierra M. D. Missick, is the Deputy Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands and Minister of Education, Youth Affairs, Sport and Library Services in the Government of the Turks & Caicos Islands.!

Honourable Missick is a Barrister in England and Wales, having obtained a LL.B (Honours) from the University of Nottingham and is a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. She is called to the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar and practiced as an Attorney with a focus on Civil Law, Family Law, Employment, Labour and Dispute Resolution.

Honourable Missick has had the privilege of appearing on two occasions, before Her Majesty’s Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, England and Wales, which is the highest judicial body for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Commonwealth.

Honourable Missick transitioned into Politics and in 2012, she successfully contested for the Electoral District of Leeward/Long Bay Hills.

Since taking up her portfolio of Education, Youth Affairs, Sport & Library Services, she brought the same energy and enthusiasm to the work and has

already placed priority on numerous important to the youths who have fallen afoul of the law and national issues. Honourable Missick believes in have been convicted of a criminal offence resulting the mantra ‘leave no child behind’ and in so doing in their expulsion from mainstream schooling; believes that children must be given the opportunity to succeed. In her zest to modernizethe •Introduced the Caribbean Vocational Qualification various departments under her Ministerial to the National Education Curriculum; and Portfolio, although not exhaustive, she has already put numerous plans into action, inclusive •The development of the “Zero Tolerance Policy’ for all high schools throughout the islands, a of the following:! policy that seeks to protect and ensure a safe Commissioned the Building of the first high school and nurturing learning environment. Introduced to be built in over 20 years. The Long Bay High new policies addressing teaching and learning School when completed will house 600 students, standards on which schools must be assessed. address the issue of access to school places and will employ modern technology to aid teaching •Commissioned the first Green Fitness Park in Leeward Long Bay to be replicated throughout the and learning. islands. The parks are environmentally friendly •Commissioned the building of a new two storied and provide indoor gym facilities in the outdoors class room block for the Ona Glinton Primary making health and fitness equal and accessible School. The new block holds new computer labs, for all. white and interactive boards, music rooms and new libraries brining primary school teaching and The measures above are a few examples of the learning to higher standards within the TCI. ! ways in which Honorable Missick has ensured that every child be given the opportunity to thrive •Creation of an Inter-ministerial Juvenile within a modernized Turks and Caicos Islands Education Program which would provide support education system.

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TCI Human Rights Commission visits Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

The TCI Human Rights Commission remains committed to the professional development of its staff; Mr. Prew and Ms. Ambrister were given the opportunity to visit and work with colleagues at the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.

The objectives were that the staff would acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to competently deliver and manage operations within their own National Human Rights Institution. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, is the oldest established human rights commission in the United Kingdom and the Turks and Caicos Human Rights Commission is fortunate to have forged such a positive and valuable mentoring relationship with them.

The NIHRC has provided direction, training and teaching to Office Staff, Chairman and Board Members in the past. The training session consisted of active and intense interaction and hands on training with a course designed to enhance and build knowledge of human rights. The opportunity provided a comprehensive learning module that allowed for

presentations and question/answer sessions for the mutual exchange of knowledge such as Annual Statements, Policies, Legal Services, Investigations, Research, and much more.

An introduction was given on the roles and functions of a National Human Rights Institution, the Paris Principles which govern the UNICC accreditation process were also introduced. This was especially relevant due to the Turks and Caicos Human Rights Commission being desirous of obtaining Accreditation Status.

The staff were actively engaged in day to day activities and given the opportunity to observe the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission put forward their arguments to the Council for the strengthening of the Northern Ireland Executive’s representation on international human rights platforms.

During the sessions it became apparent that there were many similarities in terms of both human rights issues and solutions in both countries. Commonalities came in the form of racism, discrimination in working environments, and education.

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The visit included trips to Stormont, The Northern Ireland Assembly, The Equality Commission, and the WAVE Trauma Centre. Staff deemed the experience an immeasurable one, where they were saturated with a wealth of information and given practical skills to bring back home to reinforce the delivery of services provided to the Turks and Caicos

community.

Director, Human Rights Commission, Mrs. Doreen Quelch Missick was very pleased with the training and looks forward to providing staff with further opportunities to be a part of the team, to build upon our human rights capacity and provide greater support for the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Hon Sean Astwood cleans up Five Cays again

The People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) Deputy Leader and candidate for Five Cays, Sean R. Astwood highlighted the dangers of littering and illegal dumping during another clean-up campaign in Five Cays.

The campaign targeted the road from Bar's gas station leading to Bugaloo's restaurant and bar which gives tourists their first impression about the constituency when they arrive in Five Cays.

Astwood said littering and illegal dumping is not just a problem in

Five Cays but throughout the country.

He also stated that it is important to equip community members with knowledge of waste management, recycling and re-use of products. “It is also important to note that illegal dumping is a criminal offence which is a very serious health hazard. We encourage our people to refrain from littering because it can badly affect community health.”

Astwood said it is very effective to give people awareness through demonstration. “That is why our PDM team embarked on a practical

experience by going all out to clean up the area most travelled by those going in and out of Five Cays.” He said the problem of littering affects everyone and it is important to deal with it accordingly.

People throughout the entire contry must make sure that their thrash is secured in a proper receptacle.

This means putting all thrash in trash cans and properly sealing your garbage containers. Business owners should also educate their employees by placing anti-litter signs next to their businesses. They must also encourage their employees to take pride in their

workplace by keeping it litter-free."

He said litter creates ugliness in public places, including streets, parks and impacts on real estate values. “Litter can kill aquatic life and decrease oxygen levels when it decays in water.

Most litter can be recycled, which not only protects the environment, but saves our natural resources.”

Astwood thanked PDM Party Leader Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, PDM At Large candidate Karen Malcolm, Bugaloo's, public workers, volunteers and community members o took part in the clean-up campaign.

Gansevoort Turks + Caicos is a contemporary luxury full service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

Director of Front Desk Totally responsible for all aspects of the Front Desk Department; which includes the Front Desk Operations, Night Management of Resort, Switchboard, Bellmen and Airport Arrival Experience/ Greeters.

This position would suit a candidate who is currently a Director of Front Desk or very strong Front Office Manager or Assistant Front Office Manager with a minimum of three years experience in a luxury Forbes 5 Star branded resort property with capability to work under pressure.

He/She will be responsible to ensure that all areas of the front desk work seamlessly to ensure a perfect arrival and departure experience for all of its guests according to the Forbes 5 Star Standards. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and process a very much “Hands On” leader management style Alone with your excellent verbal and written communication skills you should be very proficient with all types of front and back of the house hospitality related computer systems (Opera, HotSOS, Salto). You also must be willing to work a flexible work schedule, as the hours for this management position will vary with the seasons and market trends. This position will report directly to the Resort Manager of this major branded property.

If you are seeking to work in a progressive thinking property that is constantly striving to achieve truly outstanding service to its guests than this just might be the right progressive career opportunity for you.

Caribbean or remote island experience would be beneficial and five star branded resort experience mandatory.

Starting range $30,000 - $45,000 per annum Pool and Beach Supervisor To be responsible for supervising all aspects of the Pool & Beach service; which includes the Pool & Beach Attendants, equipment, supplies, setup/tear down and maintenance; To understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner, deferring to the Pool and Beach Manager when necessary to ensure guest satisfaction. Pay close attention to island pod/beach bed reservations. To be thoroughly familiar with the service standards and procedures of Gansevoort hotel.

Follow specified procedures to properly set-up pool and beach areas on a daily basis. To keep the pool and beach area clear of used towels at all times. To set up Pool and Beach with chairs, umbrellas and towels and to ensure that guests are provided with clean towels as needed. Must be able to swim and familiar with the use of the rescue boat, kayaks and Hobie cat. Certification in CPR is a plus.

Interested applicants can contact our Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm on (649)941-7555. E- Mail cover letter outlining your interest and supporting experience in a particular position along with your Resume or C.V. to hr@wymara.com and Employment Services, Sam’s Building, Downtown, Providenciales.

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Seven Stars Foundation donates $32,000 to TCI S.N.A.P. Centre

Students at the Marion Williams Special Needs Association of Providenciales (SNAP) Centre are looking forward to having a sensory room very soon in the future.

The Seven Stars Foundation presented the school with a check for $32,000 to go towards a snoezelen room which the school greatly needed. The presentation took place on Wednesday December 30th, 2016 at the Centre’s Kew Town facility.

Director of Special Needs Betty Ann-Been said, “It’s a pleasure to accept from the Seven Star Foundation a generous donation to assist our children at the SANP Centre through a therapeutic approach; the sensory room which is also know as a snoezelen room. Today is a happy day for us at SNAP being that the snoezelen room will assist us with behavioral control to an extent with children with various behavioral situations and calming them down and this is needed.”

Been stressed that the SNAP Centre is grateful that Seven Stars has taken their challenge in fulfilling one of the Centre’s dreams to have a snoezelen room for the SNAP Centre.

She added: “There are fifteen students currently attending the Centre and others knocking at the door but we want our program to be effective and we’ve seen massive improvements within our students. Some of them at age eight and nine were not speaking but are now speaking, which shows there’s progress for us at SNAP and

from L-R (Pictured here are students and Teachers at the SNAP Centre, Program Officer for Special Needs Noreane Williams- McKoy, Director of Special Needs Betty Ann-Been, representatives from the Seven Stars Foundation, Head of the Foundation Claudine Ewing Pratt and Premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing). small steps are big achievements for us here at SNAP.”

Premier and Minister for Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing who was present at the check presentation said, “We want the extend our sincere appreciation to the Seven Stars Foundation for their hard work and dedication. I know that the foundation has been working hard in continuing to find new and innovative ways to raise funds for the Centre and not only through various programs and initiatives but also coming to the

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Centre themselves to lend a helping hand in restoring and improving the estates of the Centre. We also want to thank the individuals who work at the SNAP Centre and those at the Ministry level for their continued hard work, dedication in catering for the needs of the children here at the Centre.”

Head of the Seven Stars Foundation Claudine Ewing Pratt said, “We love the SNAP Centre and for the past two years we’ve been given the opportunity to really get into this Centre and make the lives here much

better. The children are happy; the teachers are happy which is very good because it puts us to work and we want to see these children excel. We want to improve on their talent so that is why we are going to continue the work to make sure that SNAP Centre and special needs is more recognized here in the Islands.”

Pratt stressed that Seven Stars is not just in this to give a check, they’re in this to give support and to make sure that the needs of this Centre is meet.

Intercaribbean Air ways has the following vacancies:

Driver. Must be 25 years or older, with a high school diploma, and a valid TCI drivers lisence.Must speak English fluently; ability to speak a second language would be an asset. well mannered and knowledgeable about the Turks and Ciacos Islands. Must possess a clean police record and is reliable.

Must be willing to work shift and on week end and holiday.

Customer service agents: customer service orientated, computer literate, reliable hard working and an excellent team player Ramp agent: High School diploma, hard working, reliable, has a valid TCI driver’s license and willing to work in harsh weather conditions Security Guards; High school diploma, Hard working honest, willing to work shifts and night duty. Must be able to read and write English.

Flight Dispatchers: Must Have FAA dispatcher license, with 2 -5 years or more experience and the ability to work in very high pace environment, excellent team player, and independent thinker. Must be able to work weekends and holidays Baggage Handlers: 18 – 25 years old in good physical and mental health and can lift weight over 50 lbs. and willing to work outside in harsh weather conditions, must have a high school diploma, clean police license, driver’s license. Must be willing to work weekend and holidays.

Aircraft mechanics: must have 3-5 years experience and FAA license.

Belongers/Permanent resident holders only need to apply to HR@intercaribbean.com

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Beaches host exciting Dancing with the Managers competition

Managers at Beaches Turks & Caicos lit the French Village stage on fire last week as they Samba, Tango, Waltz and Hip Hop their way in the hearts of judges as the resort hosted its first-ever Dancing with the Managers for its annual Battle of the Villages Sports Day extravaganza.

Similar to the American syndicated dance show Dancing with the Stars, managers from four villages were paired up with professional dancers to perform a three minute routine of a professional genre in support of their villages. Teams were given six weeks to learn a routine and gather exciting colourful customs for their big debut all in support of their perspective villages.

Teams consisted of Public Relations Manager Elanor Krzanowski and Assistant Grounds Manager Randy Gatlin who was paired with Professional Dario Chalas to represent the Key West Village, while Kids Program Manager Fedeline Julian, Front Office Manager Ian Harris and Professional Miguel Murphy represented the Caribbean Village. French Village was represented by Departure Lounge Manager Danyelle Higgs, Assistant Spa Manager Sujay Pawar and Professional Elizabeth Rodriguez while Italian Village saw a team consisting of Duty Manager Sheldon Wilson, Assistant Concierge Manager Sandra-Lee Duncan with professional

dancer Carlos Gonzalez.

In end it was Team Key West’ Brazilian Samba and Team Caribbean Village’s Argentinian Tango that shared the top prize, while Italian Village and French Village settled for second and third place for the Viennese Waltz and Hip Hop dance routine .

“Dancing with the Manager was so much fun, from the choreography to the music and the elaborate customs; it really pushed out of our everyday comfort.

Private Villas of 20 plus rooms is looking for a skilled Private Chef to prepare delicious meals for guests.

Job Summary: must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. Must be able to create new menus, work independently, available to work seven (7) days a week.

Responsibilities •Prepare ingredients to use in cooking •Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served •Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen •Ensure all food and other items are stored properly •Check quality of ingredients •Grocery shopping for kitchen menu items Requirements •A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a 5 star restaurant or hotel.

•Hard working with a willingness to work long hours including weekends and holidays.

•Fluent in French and Spanish are essential.

•Proven experience as a Private Chef.

•Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.

•Very good communication skills •Excellent physical condition and stamina •BS degree in culinary science a MUST. Please note that all applications must be submitted with a valid police record, and copies of all educational certifications. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Interested Applicants should send their resumes to info@ saunders.tc or 649-941-4533 Salary Commensurate with experience. Position is currently not filled

Learning a new dance, the Brazilian Samba was a challenge, but we had a fantastic choreographer and we were able to put on a great performance for our village.” Krzanowski said.

Danyelle Higgs who performed a Hip Hop number for the French Village also expressed her excitement, “This was such a great idea and I thank the management team for incorporating a dance segment in this year competition, we did a Hip Hop dance, I must say, everyday dancing and competitive

dancing is completely different, we worked really hard on our routine and it definitely took me out of my comfort zone and boost my confidence but I had so much fun and a great chirographer and partner. I am so grateful for the experience.”

Spearheaded by the Director of Entertainment David Ellis, competition was created to encourage Managers participations in the sporting events and also showcase the vast array of talents present within the company.

“Dancing with the Managers created a platform for our talented Managers at Beaches Turks and Caicos to showcase talents the performing arts while working with our professional dance choreographer,” Ellis said, “It also gives them a platform to represent their perspective villages and be introduced to a new style of dancing.

This year we saw four different style of dances, there was the Argentina Tango, the Brazilian Samba, the Viennese Waltz and a Hip Hop dance routine, the managers worked very hard,, they were creative and it was an exciting event, we look forward to hosting this again next year .”

The tough responsibility of judging fell upon professional Dancer Junibel Forne, Hotel Manager Jamie Macanally, Executive Secretary Tyra Edwards and a resort Guest.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Butterfield Gold One (1) Executive/Senior Procurement Officer Primary Duties

Building Material Procurement Specialist

Assistant to Chief Operating Officer and Vice President Operations

Prepare and dispatch correspondence

Assist with Financial Analysis, Budget & Project preparations

Prepare various reports; take notes at meetings and prepare minutes

Schedule management appointments Qualification, Experience & Abilities Minimum of three (4) years work experience and knowledge in purchasing all types of building materials, including, but not limited to roofing prefab building structures for the Construction & Maintenance division for the company.

A minimum of five (5) years work experience in an administrative position with duties including Project preparation, Report Writing and assisting with financial projects management and evaluation.

Five (5) CXC subjects or equivalent Approve must provide certified courses and/or diplomas relevant to above duties.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applicant must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.

Applicant must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Applicant must be open to being on call outside of regular business hours to deal with and complete assigned tasks.

Wages: Commensurate with experience starting from $2,250.00 per month Requirements for all Applicants:  Hardworking team player with excellent people skills.  Willingness to work, weekends and holidays as required.  In addition to the performance of the essential functions employees may able required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor.

Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Submit applications to by December 5, 2016 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

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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: COST CONTROLLER This position is in charge of the hotel cost and assets. Manages all responsible areas accurately, reports and summarizes all cost concerns. Assists and supports all cost information for the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities •To plan and manage all hotel cost concerns •To organize the cost & asset controlling system •To organize the store and receiving system •To track all records of all cost issues •To coordinate with all departments for inventory monthly, quarterly and yearly •To develop cost report for Financial Controller •To support cost information for all concerned departments upon request •To control the cost of merchandise as per the market list •To make proper documentation of market list, receiving report and grocery list and checking of invoices etc.

•To investigate the activities of various outlets •To train staff as needed in relation to cost controls •To assist Financial Controller for smooth functioning of Finance Department •To perform related duties and special projects as assigned Requirement 2 years Cost Controller previous experience or demonstrated experience in a related area 2 years of Hotel Working experiences Salary range is $30,000-$34,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

PAYROLL MASTER/GENERAL CASHIER This position is responsible for the following: •Ensure Timesaver clocks are up and running at all times.

•Receive all PAF and Applications for Leave and register corresponding information in the payroll software.

•Process and close all periodic payrolls.

•Submit payroll to Financial Controller before final processing.

•Maintain all payroll components and employee information updated in the software system.

•Ensure all employees are coded to the correct departments.

•Make appropriate adjustments to allocate hours for cross department employees.

•Ensure all department heads approved the employee information in timesaver before exporting to the payroll system.

•Process files for direct deposit payments and submit to Assistant Financial Controller.

•Maintain all payroll and employee information confidential at all times and ensure all access is secured.

•Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description.

•Assist with any other tasks requested by the Financial Controller.

Salary range is $30,000-$34,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

CHEF DE PARTIE •Minimum of 2 years’ experience in high end restaurant operation •Hospitality or Culinary Arts qualification is desirable.

•Ability to work under pressure •Produces food of high quality according to standard recipes •Assists with the preparation, presentation, decoration and storage of the general dishes •Communicates to his/her superior any difficulties, guest or internal customer comment and other relevant information •Prepares in advance food, beverage, material and equipment needed for the service •Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned areas displaying best practice of Health & Safety •Ensure proper food labels, food storage flow, practice proper hygiene and sanitation and stock rotation as first in first out.

•Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description.

Salary for this position ranges from $7.00-$9.00 per hour and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE •Must have previously worked in this capacity for a minimum of 2 year or more in a luxury resort.

•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 extended 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.

•Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description.

Salary for this position ranges from $7.00-$9.00 per hour, ot including service charge and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

COOK •Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items •Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals during our dining hours •Maintain accurate food inventories •Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures •Rotate stock items as per established procedures •Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts •Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift.

•Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description Salary ranges from $7.00-$9.00 per hour, not including service charge SERVERS •Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.

•Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.

•Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails, suggesting courses; explaining the chef ’s specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions.

•Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons’ choices; identifying patrons’ special dietary needs and special requests.

•Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.

•Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons’ choices from bar and kitchen; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars.

•Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs, observing dining process.

•Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs.

•Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant, inviting patrons to return.

•Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bill, accepting payment, delivering bill and payment to host person; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons.

•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

•Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Energy Level, Thoroughness, Professionalism, Client Relationships.

•Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description Salary ranges from $6.25 per hour, not including service charge These positions are people oriented positions and interested candidates must have a demonstrated interest in customer service. If you have an upbeat, outgoing personality, you are encouraged to apply.

All candidates must be fluent in English and available to work a rotating and flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. A clean police record and professional references is required.

For consideration, apply to the Human Resources Department at The Shore Club, Long Bay Beach, Providenciales, TCI or e-mail: careers@theshoreclubtc. com. Prospective applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders, kindly send copies of your application to Employment Services. Closing Date: December 16, 2016.

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

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Hon. Oswald Skippings Leader and ALL Island Candidate

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swald Skippings was born in the nation’s capital of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands where he attended both primary and high school. After graduating from high school, Mr. Skippings taught at the Ona Glinton Primary School.

A few years later he became a social activist with our national hero JAGS McCartney in the 70’s as a part of the Turks and Caicos Youth Organization and later a founding member with JAGS and other of the Junkanoo Club, another activist group

Skippings retired from active politics in 2007 after having held most of the ministerial portfolios and serving in parliament for 31 years as the then longest serving member of parliament not having lost an election. On demand by the PDM he returned to politics in 2012 and lost at the polls after a party conspiracy that undermined him in the campaign.

He always had a passion for the youth and consequently he made great efforts over the years to develop and empower them in areas such as education, employment, sports and culture. These efforts resulted in groundbreaking achievements such as contracting the First Nation sports coach, establishing the first governmental national sports and culture bodies, sending for the first time local sports teams to the CARIFTA Games, the Florida and Gator Relays, the Pan Am Games and the Commonwealth Games. He also established the first comprehensive national scholarship program available to all classes of society and established the Youth Day Holiday in the TCI. He was always sensitive to the needs of the poor, needy and underprivileged and as such has proven over the years to be a philanthropist.

Moved by a strong conviction of a divine calling to return to serve his people and deliver his country from a strangling colonial hold under an undemocratic,

commonly referred to as the Black Power Boys. This group stood for equal rights and justice and represented and assisted the people of the TCI especially the poor, oppressed and underprivileged, inclusive of the civil service, through demonstrations and other civic and legal actions, fighting for the human and fundamental rights of the people nationwide.

In 1975, along with McCartney and others, Skippings became a founding member of the People’s Democratic Movement, the first official political party of the TCI under a new constitution which for the first time provided for a ministerial government. The PDM won the 1976 general elections and at the age of 23, Skippings under the first Chief Minister JAGS McCartney became the first Deputy Chief Minister and minister of Health, Education, Welfare and Local Government.

In 1980 after McCartney’s death, at the age of 27 Skippings became the youngest Chief Minister in the world. He later became Chief Minister again in 1988 and won 11 of 13 seats.

He married in 1989 and is the father of four sons.

Hon. Samuel Harvey Deputy Leader and All Island Candidate S

amuel I. Harvey was born in Middle Caicos on August 20th 1954 to parent Douglas N. Harvey and Charity L. Harvey.

He attended the Doris Robinson Primary School until age nine then went on to the Adelaide Oemler Primary school for one year and completed his primary education in Grand Turk.

He commenced secondary school education but the left to join the Royal Engineers for two years attending the Nassau Technical College. He studied Mechanical

Mrs. Shirley Clarke-Calcano All Island Candidate her great determination and eagerness to forge her foot prints, on the sands of time. Shirley Louise Clarke-Calcano was born Shirleymae Louise Clarke in Nassau, Bahamas on the 5th of June in 1971 to Mrs. Sylvia Hamilton-Campbell and Mr. Glenn

Evans Clarke of Kew North Caicos. She would receive her primary education at the Kew Primary School and Whitby Primary School (where she was known by the name Shirleymae), Iris Stubbs Primary School (where she was known as

Sharlamae), Grand Turk Christian Academy and Ona Glinton Primary School (where she was known as Shirley). Shirley would receive her secondary education at the Helena J. Robinson High School in Grand Turk and the Codrington High School in Barbados.

Shirley has attended the Knox Community n enormous scream heralded her College in Jamaica where she has received grand entrance onto the stage of life. a certificate in General Business Studies.

She holds a certificate and a diploma in At only seven months old, weighing a little over 3 pounds, she had conquered death Youth Work from the Common Wealth Youth Program. and her early arrival was indicative of

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Engineering Craft and Practice and obtained two city and guilds of London Institute Certificates Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1971.

He joined Cable & Wireless Co. Ltd. 1972-1984 and attended the Technical Training Center in St Lucia 1973. Studied communication lines and transmission where he passed with credits. In 1982 re-entered the St. Lucia Technical Training Center to study telephone planning and installation, passed with credit. In 1979 attended the Regional Technical Center in Tortola, BVI studied jointing, linesman and equipment repairs, received the most outstanding award for the term.

He was responsible for

Shirley is a graduate of the M.I.C.O. Teachers College University in Kingston Jamaica. She holds a diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (specializing in Guidance and Counselling and Literature). She is currently perusing a bachelor’s degree in Theology and a master’s degree in Education Administration.

Shirley working in her capacity as a Primary School Teacher and a Guidance Counsellor of over 26 years, has helped to educate and mold the lives of her fellow future Turks and Caicos Islanders at the Ona Glinton Primary School and the Eliza Simmons Primary School in Grand Turk, the Enid Capron Primary School and the B.E.S.T. Institute in Providenciales. Shirley is the pioneer for the implementation of many programs that are geared toward the enhancement of the lives of the students at many of the various educational institutions in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She has implemented the Breakfast Program, the Mentoring Program for male and female students, the Hygiene Program (a program that provides personal hygiene products for female students), the Spanish Club (program aimed at introducing Spanish into the school setting) and the Cultural

School, both in South Caicos and also the Eliza Simons Primary School in Grand Turk. As an ambitious individual, Noel was determined to further his education and consequently attended the Barbados Community College, and the Cave Hill oel Terrence Skippings was born in the Law School where he obtained an LLB beautiful island of Grand Turk, the degree followed by a Certificate of Legal Nation’s Capital and is a happily married Education from Norman Manley Law man of 45 years and the father of 6 children. School in Jamaica. Additional academic Noel attended primary and high school in accomplishments include acquiring a real Grand Turk where he spent his childhood. estate license in Miami Florida where he

His varied job experience during worked in real estate for a while and a his young adulthood made him a well- Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree from rounded individual and includes being a Barry University also in Miami Florida. timekeeper on a construction site and a Further job experience includes seaman for a brief period. He later attended being the District Commissioner of South what is now the college of the Bahamas Caicos, Clerk of the magistrate’s court where he graduated as a qualified teacher in Grand Turk, Crown Council in the and subsequently taught at The Iris Stubbs attorney General’s Chambers in Grand Primary School, the Marjorie Basden High Turk, Deputy Registrar in the Turks and

Mr. Noel Skippings Candidate for ED #2 Grand Turk, South and Salt Cay

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draconian constitution, and other established corrupt influences, he formed a new political party in January 2015 called The Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) of which he is its current leader taking the party into the next general elections.

Mr. Skippings is also an ordained minister and pastor who has pastored for a number of years and although he does not currently pastor a congregation, he ministers in church, he has a radio ministry, a prison ministry and has ministered internationally including the USA and South America.

His extensive experience of government, his political acumen, his impactful eloquence and his dauntless and relentless approach to representing his people and country have earned him the respect of his counterparts internationally as being an astute politician and statesman.

His extensive list of accomplishments are outlined in a separate document.

As a result of the current oppressed, impoverished and disempowered condition of his Turks and Caicos people, with the leading of Jehovah God, Mr. Skippings is determined, to lead The Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) to victory in this upcoming general elections and provide his people with the kind of representation and leadership that would deliver them and bring about real, sustainable political and economic empowerment which they deserve.

initiating the telephone service throughout the Caicos Islands including Providenciales.

He introduced on Middle Caicos the first band and the first local parade on Middle Caicos.

He contested the General Election in 1980-lost.

He again contested the General Election in 1988-Won and was appointed Minister responsible for works, Utilities, Housing, Fuel, Immigration and Labor until his re-election bid failed.

Elected 1995-1999 appointed Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for works Utilities Housing, Immigration and Labor. Today he is currently practicing in the business field.

Dance Groups (with the motive being that of promoting the rich culture of the Turks and Caicos Islands).

Shirley has been an extremely active participant in the life of her country. She has on numerous occasions assisted the Social Services Department by becoming a foster parent to various less fortunate children in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She has been and continues to be an inspiration and an example to and a defender of young women and children throughout the islands. Shirley is a born again Christian.

She is an agent of positive change. In her role as pastor for 11 plus years, (pastoring with her husband Pastor Daniel Calcano) she has had the privilege of touching many lives.

Shirley is mentor to many, and a watchmen on the walls of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She constantly seeks the Lord on the behalf of her nation.

The grand opportunity has presented itself for Shirley to be a more effective advocate to and an ambassador of her country. Therefore, she is humbly seeking your support to take her into the House of Assembly where she will be able to serve you her fellowmen more efficiently and effectively.

Caicos Supreme Court. He later became Minister of Works and Utilities in two PDM Administrations in the Turks and Caicos as the elected representative of South Caicos after winning two consecutive elections in the that island. Mr. Skippings is currently a practicing attorney with his office in Grand Turk and does extensive pro bono work for the underprivileged and the unemployed.

In seeing the prevalent injustice, the dreadful social conditions, the suffering of his people, especially the youth, the mistreatment of the civil service and especially the deplorable condition of Grand Turk his birthplace, Mr. Skippings has decided to re-enter the political arena as a candidate for the Progressive Democratic Alliance for the Grand Turk South and Salt Cay constituency, in an effort to make a positive difference.

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Ms. Calsada Johnson 1stVice Chairman & Candidate for ED#5 – Leeward & Longbay Hills Providenciales

y name is Herbert Andrew Swann Jr. I am an at large candidate for the PDA (People’s Democratic Alliance) Party. I am married with 2 children and I am a Belonger of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Lived many of my years in the settlement of Whitby North Caicos.

I am a building contractor and also a musician. I am a partner in the local renowned studio TCI Beats Records and is very dedicate to seeing the empowerment of young people.

This is my daily campaign because they are our future.

Mr. Kwame Smith

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wame Odinga Smith, is young man that loves God, his country and its people.

He has a lovely wife for over 11 years and 3 children. His heart hurts as he see’s the state the nation’s Capital is in. Considering the injustices and social ills, it’s time for true change and a new beginning. Therefore he has avail himself and family to the people of ED 1 of Grand Turk, North as a candidate for PDA.

Mr. Smith have a special love however for Grand Turk, North. Where he grew up after his early years in Salt Cay. As former President of Chamber of Commerce, Grand Turk Branch. Kwame advocated for

the Business Community and was a part of the adoption of the Park in the West Road constituency.

As a practicing Lawyer he assisted persons to renegotiate their loans/Debts with Financial Institutions to keep their personal assets and homes. Mr. Smith can you help me is a normal cry in the community and therefore his legal practice does a lot of Pro Bono work. From assisting young entrepreneurs to start their own business or support those in need.

Kwame is also a part of the Men and Music Ministry at his church. He ministered on the keyboard from his youth.

He used his spiritual gifts to advance the Kingdom of God. Kwame believes a Relationship with God is essential and his biggest asset in representing the people of Grand Turk North.

Once given the opportunity to do so, he promises with the help of God to be committed and serve with Integrity and to be faithful and passionate. He will seek good governance, Better Accessibility to Good Health Care, Lower the Cost of Living, Implement mechanisms for High Standard of living for all, Employment and Security, Upward Mobility, Addressing Social, Economic and Infrastructural Issues, Improving our Educational System.

Mr. Christy Hall Candidate for ED#3 South Caicos M

r. Christy Hall was born on the Island of Middle Caicos. And Attended Primary School in Middle and South Caicos.

He attended the Government High School in Grand Turk. Did various training courses in the Caribbean, USA and Canada with certificates in living and non-living resources,He was the Senior Manager of the USA Parks ranger and a few others.

He was elected member and Chairman of the Distract Board in Middle Caicos (1970-71)

A Construction worker (carpenter) / boat captain / fisherman fisheries officer/acting director (1975 1999)

Mr. Bobbie Chambers Candidate for ED#9 Five Cays Providenciales

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obbie Chamber is a 27 year old Turks and Caicos islander, his education started off at the Provo Christian Academy, Ianthe Pratt Primary School and was completed at the Clement Howell High School.

Mr. Chambers worked at American Airlines, TCAH for a number of years where he was a Customer Service Agent and Ticket Agent; after years of

training hard work and dedication to his job Bobbie got promoted to Ramp Supervisor where he got certified.

He then moved on and went to Blue Heron Aviation where he was

Bobbie Chamber is a father of 3 kids and is happily married man, the reason he this step in politics is to stand up for his rights and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, to secure the future of the children make Turks and Caicos a better place.

Its time for everyone to start looking out for the younger generation, educate them and train them in different fields where we don’t have to bring in people from other countries to do the jobs that the young intelligent men and women can do in this country.

Its time to give the young men and women under the trees a chance, we need to find more jobs, and its time for Turks Islanders come first.

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alsada Johnson was born in the Nation’s Capital of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. She is a mother of four teenagers, whom she loves dearly, and is the proud daughter of Lamuel Johnson & Martha Campbell. From her teenage years, she has always had a love for her people and her country. Calsada is a go getter, she is not afraid of a challenge, and is capable of standing alone if she has to. Having to travel to the Bahamas for educational purposes, she completed high school at Grand Bahama Catholic High, in Freeport; she watched her people of Turks and Caicos Island having to struggle so hard to make a living, this gave her the determination to always help the members of her community whenever possible, and so she returned home after graduation. After returning home, she was fortunate to secure employment with The Bank of Nova Scotia for six years. During this time, she was able to glean and comprehend the inner workings of a bank and the importance of customer service. Sometime later, she started her family and moved onto Atlas Securities where she worked as an Executive Sales Assistant. This opportunity was a great experience learning more about the financial sector and the stock market.

In 2003, she began her employment

with one of the then top Real Estate companies as the Office Manager and soon move onto be a Real Estate Agent. Realestate became her first love, she just love dealing with and meeting new people; Because of the conditions of the real estate market which began in 2008, she was force to seek employment elsewhere. So she moved onto Digicel TCI where she worked in the Finance Department.

Calsada is a Christian, she loves and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, he is the center of her life, she is an active member of the Abundant Life Ministries International Church, and is a Rotarian. Calsada lives her life by these words, “give your goal your very best effort, and prepare yourself for two answers, Yes or No, and be comfortable with which ever one comes”

Calsada’s love for her country led her to be involved with politics on a small scale, starting with becoming the Vice-President of The Bight Community Awareness Association. Once her tenure there was finished, she continued with politics as a member of the PNP (Progressive National Party). Upon reflection, she could not in good conscience continue to support the PNP party, which is now the government of the Turks & Caicos Islands and their lack of respect and compassion for the people of these islands and their entitled mentality.

Again, wanting to make a difference, she joined the PDA-The Progressive Democratic Alliance.

She was selected as the candidate representing Electoral District #5, Leeward and Longbay Hills, in Providenciales during the month of February 2016. Her goal in the upcoming election is to win and represent her community and propel this country and her people out of this devastating state that the PNP has put her country in. She believes that the Progressive Democratic Alliance is definitely the party that wants and will empower the people of the Turks & Caicos Islands, giving the power back to Turks & Caicos Islanders where it belongs, making them major stake holders of this great country, and United for Change.

Mr. Dozzlie Delancy Candidate for ED# 6, The Bight, Providenciales

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ozzlie Delancy was born in the Bight settlement in the island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands where he grew up and spent most of his life apart from a few short stints overseas. He is the proud husband of his adorable wife Beverley, the father of two daughters and a grandfather of a grandson and granddaughter.

His strict upbringing and humble beginnings have resulted in a strong, disciplined character and also made him a hardworking person with a determined entrepreneurial spirit and a patriotic love for his country that is second to none. He spent his formative years in the Bight primary school under the tutelage of a strict disciplinarian who also helped to shape his character and make him into the responsible and caring husband and father that he is.

He gained invaluable experience and helpful life lessons during his high school years in the nation’s capital of Grand Turk and Providenciales where he attended both high schools and graduated successfully from Provo High in the Bight. After graduating from high school he became a successful painting contractor and musician playing several instruments in various bands mainly in his island home of Providenciales but throughout the entire Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas and on cruise ships.

During his early post high school

years Mr. Delancy migrated to the Bahamas where he work in insurance for a while and then moved on to the construction industry while still developing his musical career with various groups. After about five years he returned to the Turks and Caicos and worked with Club Med resort starting out as a waiter for a few months then worked in the entertainment department. He also worked as a performing musician and was later transferred to their resorts in Nassau and Eleuthra in the Bahamas.

After returning from the Bahamas Mr. Delancy worked as a radio disc jockey and continued as a band musician for a couple of years before moving to the United States where he played for nonprofit in many churches and played professionally on various Cruise ships including Carnival Cruise Lines. His long outstanding musical career has taken him abroad many times and as an accomplished musician he has recorded with seven bands and produced recordings for three. He also wrote and produced a song overnight for a Turks and Caicos student who won the contest in the United States in which she participated.

As an ambitious, hardworking, multitalented individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Delancy has accomplished much during his youthful life including being a painting and general contractor, as well as owning an import export business primarily dealing with Vehicles and musical equipment and owning a taxi and VIP transportation business. For much of Mr. Delancy’s adult life he has been intimately involved in politics and even became chairman of the Providenciales Branch of the People’s Democratic Movement one of the established Political parties in the Turks and Caicos. Because of his love for country, his passion for improving the lives of his people in the Turks and Caicos and his experience in the political arena, in 2015 he ​Joined and became a candidate for the Progressive Democratic Alliance for the number 6 Constituency of the Bight Providenciales where he lives and was born.

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Mr. Noel Skippings Candidate for ED #2 Grand Turk, South and Salt Cay

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r. Charles Alexander Delancy was born in the settlement of Kew, in the Island of North Caicos and is a husband, father and grandfather. He is a dedicated man who cares about his family, his

community and his country. He believes in Proverbs 29:18; “without vision, the people perish” and sees himself as a visionary, an agent for change, and a champion for his people and as such he has responded to the clarion call to become a Candidate for the Progressive Democratic Alliance in this upcoming election. When he speaks about ‘my people’, he is not only refereeing to the constituents of Electoral District #07 which includes Kew Town, Richmond Hill and Cheshire Hall for which he is a candidate, but he is referring to all Turks & Caicos Islanders.

After years of studying and working in the United States specializing in the area of culinary arts and acquiring a degree from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, he worked as a chef in New York, Boston and Vermont, then came back to the Turks and Caicos Islands and worked at Pine Cay as the executive Chef for 28 years. He then moved to Providenciales

Ms. Betty Been Candidate for ED#8 – Blue Hills, Providenciales

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native of Blue Hills, Ciclyn Been (B.K.A) Betty Been is the nominee for the PDA

Party to run in the 8th electoral district (the constituency of Blue Hills). She is married to Godfrey Been, and is the mother of five children, a son-in-law and two grand-children of whom she is very proud.

She attended Servol Regional Training & Resource Centre. Her internship in Early Childhood Education was completed at Oseta Jolly Primary School. Ciclyn is the daughter of Franklyn (deceased) & Cecily Ewing. She has proudly followed in the footsteps of her mother Cecily Ewing who was also a teacher. In her spare time Ciclyn particularly enjoy teaching, but also enjoys

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where he worked in hotel security for 10 years and night manager for 5 years, then returned to security until this present time.

For years he has been the organist for the North Caicos Baptist Association and most recently he played for churches throughout Providenciales. For the past six years as an anointed man of the Christian faith, Mr. Charles has been preaching the word of God at various churches throughout the Island of Providenciales.

This compassionate man saw the pressing need of his people who are without representation in the constituency in which he lives and his heart went out especially to the young people residing there. He took up the mantel to become a candidate because he felt it was the right time and he wants to bring about change in the constituency, restore hope and advocate for them and the populace at large.

Why did he choose the Progressive Democratic Alliance and not run as an independent candidate? Mr. Delancy was impressed with the PDA’s leadership and platform and what they stand for. Besides he feels that a third party is needed at

reading & other activities. She is also a member of the Drug Foundation.

Ciclyn (Betty) Been being the first child of her parents was born in Blue Hills, Providenciales on September 26th, where she grew up with her siblings. She attended the Blue Hills Primary School. She spent her teenage years in Grand Turk attending secondary school. After graduating she returned to Providenciales, and took up work in her family business (C & F Variety store).

She grew up in a home that was always lending a hand, and learnt early how to assist others with whatever need they had. She was a member of the Love and Care Foundation. She became the

this time, one that would offer renewed hope, be a viable alternative and provide effective representation for the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. In appealing to his constituents, he is asking for their support. ‘If I don’t get the support of the people, I would not be able to bring about the necessary change” Mr. Charles says

He is acutely aware of the complex structure of society, the increasing subcultures, and the influx of illegal immigrants, drugs, guns and ammunition, the increasing crime wave, the rise in unemployment for Turks and Caicos Islanders, the distressful plight of single mothers, neglect of the elderly, marginalization of the youth and the unavailability of proper universal health care. All these negative factors make this election crucial in the lives of not only mothers and fathers but their children and their children’s children. He wants citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands to be conscious of who they are voting for and why, because there is too much at stake, and therefore wishes that you seek God’s guidance in making your choice.

youth director for the church of God of Prophecy Five Cays. That appointment took her to knocking on doors looking for youths and in doing so she found that her passion for helping others grew even stronger. These experiences afforded her the opportunity to better understand the desires, needs and deficiencies of the people from all angles in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Appreciating the spiritual, political and socioeconomic necessities of the region encouraged her to keep reaching into her community to help and assist the people in any way possible. Her love for people and her country is what pushes her to look forward to a better tomorrow.

ENTERTAINMENT

Grammy Awards may return to New York, but not a done deal

Adele holds her awards for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album for ''Chasing Pavements'' while backstage at the 51st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 8, 2009

The organizers of the Grammy Awards are in negotiations with the city of New York to bring the annual music show back to the Big Apple, a source familiar with the negotiation said Tuesday.

After the New York Times reported that music's biggest night was headed out of Los Angeles to New York in 2018, the source confirmed that organizers were in discussions with the city, but a deal had not yet been finalized.

A decision on the matter may come as early as the next few weeks, the source told Reuters.

The New York Times said New York mayor Bill de Blasio's administration made a bid for the ceremony, but that the Recording Academy, which organizes the awards, needed to overcome the extra costs associated with producing the show

in New York over Los Angeles.

The Grammy Awards, the top U.S. honors for the music industry, were first held in 1959 at two simultaneous locations: the Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles and at the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York.

Since then, the awards have moved mainly between Los Angeles and New York until 2000, when the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles became the home of the ceremony. An exception was made in 2003, when the Grammy ceremony took place in Madison Square Garden in New York.

The upcoming 59th Grammy Awards will give out gold gramophone records to winners in over 80 categories on Feb. 12 at the Staples Center. Nominations will be announced next week.

Prince to be celebrated at Paisley Park one year after death

Influential pop star Prince will be celebrated over a four-day festival at his Paisley Park Studios compound in Minnesota on the first anniversary of his death, organizers said on Monday.

"Celebration 2017" will take place from April 20-23, with tickets starting at $499 for the four-day event that will include artists such as Prince's band, The Revolution; Morris Day; and another Prince band, 3RDEYEGIRL. More artists will be announced at later dates.

Prince, known for songs including "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry," died on April 21 of an accidental overdose of the powerful painkiller fentanyl at his Paisley Park estate in the Minneapolis

suburb of Chanhassen. He was 57.

Organizers said the event will "reflect the spirit" of the singer's inaugural "Prince: A Celebration" June 2000 concert, which featured performances and events over four days.

Fans of the late singer have been able to pay their respects at Paisley Park since it opened to the public last month, allowing visitors to see instruments, artwork, wardrobe and other items belonging to Prince.

Last month, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan topped the bill for an all-star concert tribute in memory of Prince, held at an arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, about 30 miles (48 km) west of Paisley Park.

Singer Prince performs in a surprise appearance on the ''American Idol'' television show finale at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California in this May 24, 2006.

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LIFESTYLE Girls may wait longer for sex when they're close to their mothers

Teen girls who get along rather than father, researchers note with their mothers may be less likely in Pediatrics. to have sex earlier in adolescence, a To assess how relationships with Dutch study suggests. both parents influence teen behavior, Researchers examined researchers examined data from survey data for 2,931 boys and girls questionnaires asking teens how who were asked about their sex lives close they feel to each parent, and as well as their relationships with how much they enjoy spending time both parents when they were 12 with each parent. years old, and again at age 16.

The questionnaires also

Girls who reported higher- inquired about sex, which was quality relationships with their defined as heterosexual vaginal mothers were 44 percent less likely intercourse in the study, asking how to start having sex during the study often teens had sex, if at all. period.

Overall, 233 teens, or 8

"We found that a higher- percent of the survey participants, quality relationship with mothers started having sex at some point is a protective factor against early between ages 12 and 15, the study sexual initiation for girls, but not found. for boys," said lead study author Dr. This included 77 girls and Raquel Nogueira Avelar e Silva, a 156 boys. public health researcher at Erasmus Compared to girls who Medical Center, in Rotterdam, The didn't start having sex during the Netherlands. study period, those who did reported

"In addition, no protective less parental monitoring and lower effect was found for fathers, neither relationship quality with their for girls, nor for boys," Nogueira mothers and fathers.

Avelar e Silva added by email.

Boys who had sex during

While plenty of previous the study period also reported less research has linked earlier sexual parental monitoring, and they had intercourse and riskier sexual lower quality relationships with behavior with poor parental their fathers. relationships, much of this work has After researchers accounted for focused on the influence of mothers other factors that can influence how

soon teens have sex, however, only the girls' relationships with mothers remained statistically meaningful.

It's possible that this is because mothers are the primary providers of sexual education in many families, or because mothers speak more openly about sexuality with their daughters than their sons, the authors write.

Because the study is observational, it doesn't prove that solid relationships with parents can prevent teens from having sex or that poor relationships encourage earlier intercourse, the authors note.

Another limitation of the study is that researchers relied on teens to accurately recall and report on their relationship quality with both parents as well as their sexual history, the authors point out. Teens who opted not to participate in the surveys were also less likely to be living with both parents, potentially having worse relationships than the youth who did participate.

"Having a warm relationship and talking openly, being less punitive with your children doesn't necessarily make your children less likely to start sexual intercourse," said Lucia O'Sullivan, a researcher at the University of New Brunswick

in Canada who wasn't involved in the study.

It's more likely that children who have more positive relationships with their parents delay sexual intercourse for other reasons such as being more closely supervised, or having less stress at home or living in a higher functioning family that encourages kids to invest in educational and occupational goals that take precedence over early sexual relationships, O'Sullivan added by email. Even so, the findings offer more evidence that parents can help teens develop communication skills that are essential for a healthy sex life, said Devon Hensel, an adolescent medicine researcher at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis who wasn't involved in the study.

"At any age, sex can be associated with negative outcomes such as unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, including HIV," Hensel said by email. "Such outcomes are an especially important reminder as to why adolescents need open, frequent and honest communication from multiple sources - but especially from their parents - as to how they can protect themselves."

More Evidence Ties Sugary Caffeinated Drinks to Poor Sleep

Adults who sleep no more than five hours a night are more likely to be heavy soda drinkers than people who get more rest, a U.S. study suggests.

Soda is the main source of added sugar in the American diet, researchers note in the journal Sleep Health. Soda and lack of sleep are both independently associated with obesity, and sugarsweetened beverages are also linked to rising rates of heart disease and diabetes, the authors write.

Researchers examined survey data on almost 19,000 adults and found about 13 percent of participants slept five hours or less a night. What set these poor sleepers apart is they consumed 21 percent more sugarsweetened drinks than adults who got a healthy seven to eight hours a night.

Further analysis of the results by type of drink found the main association was with caffeinated non-diet sodas.

"The most likely way in which soda consumption can negatively affect sleep is through ingesting the caffeine typically found in soda because caffeine blocks the binding of a particular chemical in the brain

Want to delay death? Then swim, dance, or get on court, study shows

responsible for us feeling tired," said lead study author Aric Prather of the University of California, San Francisco.

"With respect to sugar, it is probably more likely that a lack of sleep increases one's drive for consuming sugar than it is that sugar is negatively affecting our ability to sleep," Prather added by email.

The study doesn't prove that sugar or caffeine directly cause poor sleep, Prather noted.

Overall, about 23 percent of survey participants said they slept six hours a night, while 57 percent said they slept between seven and eight hours and 8 percent reported getting at least nine hours of sleep.

Those who slept no more than five hours a night consumed 26 percent more regular soda than the seven-to-eight-hour sleepers, and 33 percent more caffeinated drinks, researchers found.

Compared to heavier sleepers, people reporting no more than five hours a night were more likely to smoke and be sedentary, and to be black, poor, unmarried, and to lack a high school education. Poor

Swimming, racquet sports and aerobics are associated with the best odds of staving off death, and in particular of reducing the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, scientists said on Tuesday.In a study of various types of exercise and their risk levels, the researchers found that participation in specific sports showed significant benefits for public health, and urged doctors and policymakers to encourage people to take them up.

While the research, published in the British Journal and Sports Medicine, showed no added advantage for people who favor running and football or rugby, independent experts said this was purely

sleepers were also more likely to have chronic health problems or diagnosed sleep disorders.

Adults who reported six hours of sleep a night drank 14 percent more soda and 9 percent more caffeinated drinks than healthy sleepers, the study also found.

There wasn't a statistically meaningful connection between drinking water, tea, coffee or 100 percent fruit juice and getting too little sleep.

Limitations of the analysis include the reliance on adults to accurately recall and report how long they slept and how much soda and other beverages they drank, the authors note.

"It has been relatively wellestablished that people who don't get enough sleep and those whose sleep is of poor quality are more likely to gain weight and become obese," said Michael Grandner, director of the sleep and health research program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson.

"We also know that part of

due to the design of the study."

This study must not be misinterpreted as showing that running and football do not protect against heart disease," said Tim Chico, a consultant cardiologist at professor at Britain's Sheffield University who was asked to comment on the findings.

The study analysed data from 11 annual health surveys for England and Scotland carried out between 1994 and 2008, covering 80,306 adults with an average age of 52.Participants were asked about what type and how much exercise they had done in the preceding four weeks, and whether it had been enough to make them breathless

the reason for this is that their sleep patterns may be leading them to a more unhealthy diet, which may be causing the weight gain," Grandner, who wasn't involved in the study, added by email. "But up until now, there really wasn't a specific focus on soda consumption, even though we know that soda is a leading driver of obesity."

Cutting back on soda may not guarantee a better night's sleep, but it's still a good idea, said Marie-Pierre St-Onge, a nutrition researcher at Columbia University in New York who wasn't involved in the study.

"Ideally, reducing soda consumption would be the optimal goal as it would benefit other health factors, in addition to helping with calorie control and weight management," StOnge said by email.

"At this time, there are no data to quantify if reducing soda intake could improve sleep and if it did, what aspects of sleep would be improved and by how much," St-Onge added. "But individuals with poor sleep who consume sodas should definitely cut back on soda

and sweaty.Exercise included heavy domestic chores and gardening; walking; cycling; swimming; aerobics, gymnastics or dance; running; football or rugby; and badminton, tennis or squash.The survival of each participant was tracked for an average of nine years, during which time 8,790 of them died from all causes and 1,909 from heart disease or stroke.

Overall, compared with respondents who had not done a given sport, risk of death during the follow up period from any cause was 47 percent lower among those who played racquet sports, 28 percent lower among swimmers, 27 percent lower among dance aerobics fans and 15 percent lower among cyclists.

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WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD

Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House

We are seeking to employ, suitably qualified and experienced hospitality professionals in the positions listed below. Our ideal candidate should have an outstanding command of the English language, written and oral, strong communication and excellent customer service skills.

SENIOR SOUS CHEF Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training.

•Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls.

•Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen.

•To assist the Executive Chef in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc.

•Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation.

•Organize training and development of culinary staff members through the training department •To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.

•To test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield/holding qualities/ market price/wastage usage of leftovers.

•Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained.

•Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.

Requirements: •Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role.

•University/College degree •Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required •Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities •Developed proficiency with forecasting, cost controls and scheduling through related experience.

•Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when need.

•Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment.

•Ability to work cohesively as part of a team •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary range for this positon begins at $30,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

SOUS CHEF Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Assists in conducting periodic food inventories.

•Assists the Executive Chef with departmental human resource functions.

•Initiates and oversees ordering of food and kitchen supplies.

•Supervises and coordinates the production of food according to menu specifications.

•Assists the Chefs and Cooks in preparation of specific cuisine.

•Inspects quality of food products used to prepare cuisine. Informs Executive Chef when quality is not acceptable.

•Ensures all cuisine served to guests follow establish guidelines for quantity, quality, appearance, and palatability.

•Checks physical cleanliness of operations. Ensures all staff practice “clean as you go” techniques.

•Insures that staff is following all safe serve and health inspection standards.

•Maintains proper working order of all equipment. Inspects ovens, burners, water faucets, and refrigerators. Reports deficiencies to Engineering Department.

Requirements: •Graduate culinary art or Culinary degree strongly preferred •6-10 years previous experience as a cook •Full knowledge of ordering work schedule.

•Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards would be an asset •Valid Food Handler Certificate required •Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Salary range for this position begins at $24,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

COOKS Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef/Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items •Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to prepare meals during our dining hours •Maintain accurate food inventories •Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures •Rotate stock items as per established procedures •Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts •Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift Requirements: •High school diploma/GED required •2+ years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry •Able to read and follow standardized recipes •Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures •Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere •ServeSafe Certification preferred Salary range for this position begins at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISORS Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of staff who serve food and beverages •Establish methods to meet work schedules •Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage

•Ensures alcohol inventory control system is performed at prescribed times and proper followup is performed in areas of concern •Train staff in job duties, and sanitation and safety procedures •Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards •May participate in the selection of food service staff and assist in the development of policies, •procedures and budgets •Works closely with the Outlets manager and the Sales and Marketing specialist in the Development and implement of marketing promotion strategies for the Restaurant and Bar to increase revenue.

•Welcomes and greets guests with a warm friendly smile. Informs guests of specials and menu changes, makes suggestions and answers questions regarding food, beverages, and service.

•Processes guests’ orders and ensures all items are prepared properly and in a timely manner.

•Communicates with kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction with the food and service.

•Observes diners to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service, and respond to any additional requests.

•Clears and resets table at the end of each course or upon completion of the meal.

•Prepares guest checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax. Accepts payment.

•Follows food safety and handling procedures and compliance regulations as outlined by hotel standards and Local TCI laws.

•Adheres to all hotel safety and security policies and procedures as outlined by hotel standards •Maintains superior standards of quality, service, and cleanliness in the restaurant and service area.

•Consistently maintains a neat, organized and clean workspace and uniform.

•Demonstrates a commitment to provide the best possible experience for guests, ensuring superior personalized service.

•Ensures adherence to SOPs and brand standards •Performs opening and closing duties as assigned.

•Performs other duties as assigned Requirements: •High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

•Strong computer skills a strong asset •1 -3 years of supervisory experience in a Restaurant and/or Bar •Must have current food and beverage •handling licenses/permits and maintain such licenses/permits.

•Strong communication, organization, and problem -solving skills.

•Knowledge of principles, values and processes for providing superior guest service.

•Knowledge of basic math.

•Ability to operate cash register.

•Ability to project a professional, friendly and courteous image to guests.

•Ability to multi-task and be detailed oriented.

•Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

•Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holiday Salary range for this position begins at $8.00 per hour and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVER Responsibilities: •Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks.

•Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items...etc.

•Handle the table bookings, direct customers to their tables, presenting menus, suggesting dishes, assisting in drink selection, informing customers about food preparation details, communicating specific customer needs to the cooks.

•Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.

•Prepare mixed drinks for service to your customers table.

•Properly opening and pouring of wine at the tableside.

•Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments, returning the change.

•Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.

•Assisting with special events as needed.

•Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.

•Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.

•Understands and can communicate products and services available at the resort Requirements: •Must have some familiarity with basic cooking skills.

•High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

•Previous serving experience required.

•Excellent oral communication skills required.

•Positive interpersonal skills required.

•Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.

•Food Handlers certificate Salary range for this position begins at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Line Positions The positions listed below, hospitality experience would be an asset but is not required and the starting rate will be $6.50per hour.

ROOM ATTENDANTS To ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned guestroom, work areas and equipment.

Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 150lbs and be able to climb flights of stairs several times daily.

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

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

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

Submissions to be no later than December 9th, 2016.

Belongers need only apply.

DECEMBER 3RD, 2016 – DECEMBER 10TH, 2016

Blythe Malcom/ Island Life

is looking for A Labourer To work five days a week, Salary $6.25 an hour.

Contact No. 2312062

Blue Runner

Seeking two fishermen To work 5 days a week Salary- negotiable Also required to sleep out at times Contact: 243-0727 #440288

Bottoms up Bar & Restaurant Is seeking vibrant persons with good customer service skills to fill the positions of BARMAIDS BARTENTERS WAITRESS Salary $6.50 per hour Hours 5 1/2 days per week Location Five Cays Road Serious person only apply to Mr. Willard Williams 649-241-5635 #440291

Seeks 1 Handyman Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 331-0221 Rosana Variety 1 Store Keeper Salary $6.25 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the board and contact 331-0221 #440295

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Claudina Garcia Jennings

Is looking for a Domestic worker to work five days a week, Salary $6.25 an hour.

Contact No 2411-954.

BRIDGET SIMMONS OF GRAND TURK Is seeking A Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week Must be able to work holidays & weekends Salary $6.50 per hour Belongers will be given first preference Contact #342-2976 or 946-1967 Between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday

WANTED

1 LABOURER Salary $6.25 per hour Contact Agnis Swann at 246-4769

#440290

#440280

Southeastern Electric

A & E CONSULTANT

SEEKS 1 LABOURER Salary $6.25 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the board and contact 331-0221 Position not currently held by a work permit holder #440295

DA CONCH SHACK

SEEKS WAITRESS Salary $6.25 per hour 5 days per week Contact 332-8501

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Clyde Glinton

A & E Consultant

Seeks 1 Kitchen Helper Salary $6.25 per hour Invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the board and contact 331-0221

Is seeking 1 Labourer 6 days a week $6.50 an hour Contact: 341-4186

#440295

D & M CONSULTANT AGENCY

SEEKS 1 Hairstylist Salary $6.50 per hour 6 days per week Interested person should contact 346-8115

Kendal Saunders

Seeks 1 House maid Salary $6.25 per hour 6 days per week Contact 232-1400

#440293

Wanted 1 Tour guide

Lillian Walkin

is seeking a Domestic Helper Salary is $6.25 per hour Contact # is 242-1760

For Island scooter company Must have experience in riding scooters 2 Tour guides To do water Snorkeling Salary 7.00 per hour 6 days per week Contact 331-3868

#440273

#440286

Wanted

I Fisherman Salary $6.25 per hour 6 days per week Contact 241-2532 Dieron Williams

LOUIMA CULSOIR

BIG CLIFF CONSTRUCTION

OF GRAND TURK

Is seeking A Labourer To work 6 days per week Must be able to work holidays & weekends Wages starting at $6.50 per hour Belongers will be given first preference Contact #242-7523 Between the hours of 9am & 4pm Monday to Friday #440287

GOOD HANDS AGENCY 8 LABOURERS 5 DOMESTIC WORKERS 2 Sales persons Salary$6.25 per hour Mon – Sat 244-0277 or 946-3437

#440289

SEEKS 2 ELECTRICIANS Salary $7.50 per hour Must have experience Contact 241-6307

BARRY FASHION SHOP SOUTH DOCK ROAD

Is Seeking: Store Clerk Salary: $6.25per hr Telephone: 241-8047 #440283

#440283

WANTED 1 DOMESTIC WORKER Salary $6.50 per hour 5 days per week Contact Jennifer Propere

RIGBY BUILDERS FIVE CAYS

Is Seeking: Labourer Salary: $6.25per hr Telephone: 946-8876

WANTED

2 Fishermen In Grand Turk To work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 an hour Contact: 241-1444

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DOLMEN CONSTRUCTION

TJ’S CONSTRUCTION

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Is Seeking: Domestic Worker Salary: $6.25per hr Telephone: 946-8876

NEEDED 1 Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 341-9907

SEEKS LABOURER To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 332-1358

Grace Bay

Is Seeking:

General Worker Salary: $6.25 per hr Telephone: 946-8876

Seeking 1 Domestic Worker To work 6 days a week Salary $6.25 an hour Contact: 232-1994

EXPERTISE CLEANER

JAMEL HIGGS

SEEKS Domestic Worker 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Contact 331-7748

MARIE GARLAND SEEKS 1 DOMESTIC WORKER AND 1 LABOURER TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK SALARY $6.50 AND $7.00 PER HR. RESPECTIVELY. CONTACT CELLL NO. 242 7205

FIVE CAYS

#440277

JEANITE LAMBERT

#440278

WANTED

ALLAN PARKER

Labourer To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 242-9252

Needed A Labourer To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact

Is Seeking: Cleaner Salary: $6.25 per hr Telephone: 946-8876

Is looking for a CARPENTER To work 4 days a week the person should have a good Knowledge of the duties this position requires Must be able to drive Salary $7.50 per hour Contact 347-9341

MIRLANDA ADOLPH

A AND J GROCERIES AND SUPPLIES The Bight

NEW STYLE CONSTRUCTION THE BIGHT

Wanted in Grand Turk

SEEKS TO EMPLOY A BABY SITTER IN GRAND TURK. 5 DAYS A WEEK SALARY 7.00 PER HR. CONTACT MIRLANDA TELEPHONE NO. 2470855

Is Seeking: Handyman Salary: $6:25 per hr Telephone: 343-3937

Is Seeking: Labourer Construction Helper Salary: $6.25per hr Telephone: 946-8876

Kenneth Prosper is looking for a caregiver to work 6 days per week.

Salary $6.25 per hour.

Contact No. 241-6068/246-6952

P AND K HOLDINGS

PENN’S DRYWALL & DESIGN

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seeks two (2) Store Assistants

LEEWARD HIGHWAY

#440284

PORT ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION FIVE CAYS

#440274

FIRM FOUNDATION MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC. GRAND TURK

Skills needed: Assist with Daily Sales Make Inventory and store products Exemplary customer service delivery Detail Oriented Sense of Responsibility Team player mindset 6 days a week Salary commensurate with experience Email your resume to l.tull@live.com

Is Seeking: Labourer Salary: $6.25per hr Telephone: 344-4029

Is seeking the following: Tile Layer Construction Helper Salary ranges: 6:25 - $8.00per hr Telephone: 946-8876

TJ’S CONSTRUCTION

TORTILLAS

Is Seeking: Handyman Salary: $6:25 per hr Telephone: 242-1964

#440285

JAMALCO LTD

SHAREL TALBOT

Is seeking the following: Labourer Construction Helper Salary: $6.25per hr Telephone:232-0098

SEEKS 1 DOMESTIC WORKER Salary $300.00 per week Contact 345-1742

GRACE BAY

#440282

SEEKS 1 LABOURER To work 4 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 341-9907

# 440276

Blue Hills Is Seeking: Server Salary: $6:25 per hr Telephone: 946-8876

Is Seeking: A Minister Salary ranges: $1200.00 $1500.00 monthly Telephone:232-8211

TURQUOISE BEAUTY SALON

SEEKS HAIR STYLIST SALARY $7.00 PER HOUR CONTACT NUMBER; 649-247-5344

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NEWS NEWS

Brown’s lawyer: Rules were ‘bent’

Ewart Brown’s lawyer told British judge who knows little of the Commission of Inquiry yesterday black issues on this island” and a that if a “rule or two had to be bent” in founder of the One Bermuda Alliance, the awarding of government contracts references to Sir Anthony and John it had “nothing to do with corruption Barritt, respectively. He said having or backhanders” and “everything to do three white commissioners and one with redressing the balance”. “relatively junior” black member

Jerome Lynch, a top British [Kumi Bradshaw], along with “white QC, who represents the former lawyers” acting as counsel to the Premier, along with former Deputy commission, added to suspicions of Premier Derrick Burgess and discrimination. businessmen Allan DeSilva, Edmund Sir Anthony responded: Lee Matvey and Arthur Bryan McLeod, “So what?” The chairman said the told the four-person panel that the comments were “couched in very Progressive Labour Party was elected offensive terms”. on a mandate of “making sure that He added: “You have gone those who had been excluded for far a long way to making a political too long were included”. statement.”

The mindset of those in the Mr Lynch said: “You should charge of the country, he said, was: not think this is me making a political “So what if we had to bend a rule or statement.” two to include them.”

The lawyer said he merely

He was challenged by wanted the commission to be alive commission chairman Sir Anthony to the fact that many people felt that Evans on how that ethos related to way and that giving some immunity Ewart Brown the awarding of substantial contracts from prosecution to witnesses might argued his right to claim privilege to overseas companies, such as have helped alleviate concerns. against self-discrimination.

GlobalHue and Ambling, during He focused, in his closing Sir Anthony told yesterday’s Dr Brown’s tenure as Premier and submissions, on the Dame Lois hearing that Dr Brown had sworn Minister of Tourism and Transport.

Browne-Evans building project, which an affidavit asserting the right not to

“The evidence we have heard ran over-budget by some $26 million. have to answer questions. shows that substantial payments, He said local firm Landmark He added: “The commission very substantial payments, were paid — owned by Mr Matvey and Mr cannot compel Dr Brown to answer out of the jurisdiction. I just wondered McLeod — was fairly awarded those questions. how the submission you have made the contract after partnering with “That’s his right, both could be relevant to this.”

Canadian company Lisgar. at common law and under the

Mr Lynch replied: “I’m When Lisgar left the project, Commissions of Inquiry Act, under seeking to try, if I may, to put into Dr Brown’s half-brother Vincent which we were appointed. We have context some of the contracts.”

Hollinsid and Winters George Burgess, decided that there is no point in

He said he was conscious that whom Mr Burgess has described as calling him to give oral evidence.”

Dr Brown, who would know about the a close friend and relative, put up GlobalHue and Ambling contracts, collateral to secure a loan for the The chairman said Dr Brown’s had exercised his right to privilege company and were each given an affidavit contained an “unnecessary against self-incrimination and had equity stake. and intemperate remark”. He added: not given evidence to the commission, Mr Lynch said in such a small “I make clear that the commission so he could not explore those topics. place as Bermuda, people were often does not associate itself with that

Mr Lynch said many people related to one another or had close sentence.” viewed the Commission of Inquiry ties and nothing untoward should be Yesterday afternoon the as a “witch-hunt”, a perception inferred from that. commission’s counsel, Narinder fuelled by the fact that the panel Dr Brown was due to appear Hargun, made a series of closing was comprised of a “retired white as a witness but Mr Lynch successfully submissions on the capital projects the

panel has been charged to investigate.

He said the TCD project became a template for later capital projects where contracts that should have fallen under Works and Engineering were given to other departments that did not have the capacity or specialist knowledge to deal with them.

Mr Hargun added: “This [the TCD project] was a quite extraordinary situation where there was a total breakdown of all the controls in relation to the spending of public money on a very substantial project.

“The construction manager is selected without open tender. the construction manager selects a contractor without open tender in circumstances where the contractor is a 30 per cent shareholder, where the director of the contractor is also the director of the construction project manager, and the project manager assumes the contract on behalf of the Government.”

Mr Hargun also told the panel that “no real sensible reason has been advanced” why the TCD project was transferred away from the Department of Works and Engineering. Referring to the Heritage Wharf project, the commission’s counsel added: “The project was being designed as it was being built; that is a recipe for huge expenses.”

Meanwhile, in relation to the Port Royal renovation project he said: “We have seen how business was conducted; there was no attempt at open tenders, substantial contracts were given without open tender and given to companies which the trustees were interested in, but no one seems to have been aware of a conflict of interests.”

Mr Hargun will continue his closing submissions this morning and the commission’s report is due by the end of this month.

CARICOM pays tribute to Fidel Castro Cuban revolutionary leader, former president of Cuba, Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz.

Chairman of Caricom Roosevelt Skerrit has said member countries will forever be grateful to former Cuban President Fidel Castro.

In his tribute at José Martí Revolution Square in Havana, on Tuesday, Skerrit said Cuba offered its expertise to build up independent countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.

“This was especially evident in the training of medical doctors and other health care workers and the granting of scholarships in other disciplines. Caricom will be forever grateful

to Fidel and to you, the Cuban people for the great sacrifices you have made against great adversity, in annually sustaining the training of our professionals for decades on both a bilateral and multilateral basis,” the prime minister of Dominica added.

Speaking of Castro’s impact on Caricom economies, Skerrit said it is difficult to identify a sector that was not changed for the better.

“I can say, without fear of being contradicted, that our health services would be the poorer but for the generous hand of Fidel at critical times in our development. We have recognised

that contribution by awarding him our highest honour, the Order of the Caribbean Community, in 2008, the only non-Caricom citizen to whom it has been accorded,” he added.

The Caricom chairman said Castro’s zeal to untangle the grip of colonisation and oppression went beyond the shores of his beloved Cuba.

He highlighted the Cuban revolutionary’s interventions in Mozambique and the Angolan War that changed the course of history in these two former Portuguese colonies and played a defining role in the struggle to free South Africa and the continent from the scourge of apartheid.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Cubans look to future with hope, doubts after Fidel’s death

HAVANA — His words and image had filled schoolbooks, airwaves and newspapers since before many of them were born. Now Cubans must face life without Fidel Castro, the leader who guided their island to both greater social equality and years of economic ruin.

Across a hushed capital, people wept in the streets on Saturday as news of the 90-year-old revolutionary’s death spread. While many mourned, others privately expressed hope that Castro’s passing will allow Cuba to move faster toward a more open, prosperous future under his younger brother President Raul Castro.

Both brothers led bands of bearded rebels out of the eastern Sierra Maestra mountains to create a communist government 90 miles from the United States. But since taking over from his ailing brother in 2006, the 85-year-old Raul Castro has allowed an explosion of private enterprise and, last year, restored diplomatic relations with Washington.

“Raul wants to do business, that’s it. Fidel was still holed up in the Sierra Maestra,” said Belkis Bejarano, a 65-year-old homemaker in central Havana.

In his twilight years Fidel Castro largely refrained from offering his opinions publicly on domestic issues, lending tacit backing to his brother’s free-market reforms. But the older Castro surged back onto

the public stage twice this year — critiquing President Barack Obama’s historic March visit to Cuba and proclaiming in April that communism was “a great step forward in the fight against colonialism and its inseparable companion, imperialism.”

Ailing and without any overt political power, the 90-year-old revolutionary icon became for some a symbol of resistance to his younger sibling’s diplomatic and economic openings. For many other Cubans, however, Fidel Castro was fading into A man rides his tricycle decorated with a picture of Fidel Castro, one day after Castro died in Havana, history, increasingly at a remove from Cuba, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Cuba will observe nine days of mourning for the former president the passions that long cast him as who ruled Cuba for half a century. either messianic savior or maniacal In 2013, Raul Castro “We’re not celebrating that strongman. announced that he would step aside someone died, but that this is finished,”

On Saturday, many Cubans by the time his current presidential said 30-year-old Erick Martinez, who on the island described Fidel Castro as term ends in 2018, and for the first emigrated from Cuba four years ago. a towering figure who brought Cuba time named an heir-apparent not from The Cuban government declared nine free health care, education and true the Castro’s revolutionary generation days of mourning for Castro, whose independence from the United States, — Miguel Diaz-Canel, 56. ashes will be carried across the island while saddling the country with an Fidel Castro’s death “puts from Havana to the eastern city of ossified political and economic system a sharper focus on the mortality of Santiago in a procession retracing his that has left streets and buildings the entire first generation of this rebel army’s victorious sweep from the crumbling and young, educated elites revolution,” said Philip Peters, a Cuba Sierra Maestra to Havana. State radio fleeing in search of greater prosperity analyst and business consultant, “and and television were filled with nonabroad. brings into sharper focus the absence stop tributes to Castro, playing hours

“Fidel was a father for of a group of potential leaders that’s of footage of his time in power and everyone in my generation,” said ready to take over and politically interviews with prominent Cubans Jorge Luis Hernandez, a 45-year- connected to the public.” affectionately remembering him. old electrician. “I hope that we keep For Cubans off the island, Bars shut, baseball games and moving forward because we are truly Castro’s death was cause for concerts were suspended and many a great, strong, intelligent people. celebration. In Miami, the heart of the restaurants stopped serving alcohol There are a lot of transformations, a Cuban diaspora, thousands of people and planned to close early. Official lot of changes, but I think that the banged pots with spoons, waved newspapers were published Saturday revolution will keep on in the same Cuban and U.S. flags in the air and with only black ink instead of the way and always keep moving forward.” whooped in jubilation. usual bright red or blue mastheads.

Fidel Castro´s ashes wend way across Cuba to Revolution´s birthplace

Draped in the red, white and blue national flag, Fidel Castro’s ashes began a marathon procession across Cuba on Wednesday to his final resting place in the east of the island, where the first shots in the Cuban Revolution were fired.

Castro, who ruled Cuba for half a century until 2008 and built a Communist state on the doorstep of the United States, died on Friday aged 90, plunging the Caribbean nation into nine days of mourning.

He was cremated on Saturday. It will take the cortege carrying his ashes three days to make the 550-mile (900-km) journey eastward across his eyebrow-shaped land to Santiago de Cuba, going back along the route taken by his bearded revolutionaries in their victory march to Havana in 1959.

The cortege slowly set off from the city´s Revolution Square on Wednesday morning, wending its way along Havana´s seafront drive the Malecon.

Thousands lined the roadside along the procession route, many waving small Cuban flags or cheering.

The box containing Castro´s ashes sat in a glass case on a small flatbed trailer towed by a green

military jeep, rimmed in white flowers.

“Fidel is everything to Cuba, and we are going to miss him,” said 83-year-old Guillermo Cadiz, who fought with Fidel and his rebel army in the Sierra Maestra mountains.

“There will never be another like him,” he added, sitting in an electric wheelchair by the roadside in the town of Jovellanos around 96 miles (155 km) east of Havana, wearing a straw hat and a clutch of medals.

The interment will take place on Sunday morning in Santiago de Cuba, where Fidel Castro first launched his revolutionary movement in 1953 with an assault on the Moncada barracks.

Later, after his bearded guerrillas deposed U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista, they swept down from the Sierra Maestra mountains into Santiago, before making their victory march westward toward the capital.

On Tuesday night, thousands of Cubans, as well as leaders of Cuba’s leftist allies and other developing countries, gathered in Havana’s Revolution Square for a service commemorating “El

Comandante” (The Commander).

“UNCONQUERED”

“He more than fulfilled his mission on this earth,” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose government supports Cuba’s ailing economy with oil sold on favorable terms, told the massive crowd.

“Few lives have been so complete, so bright.

He has left unconquered.”

Castro was admired by many around the world, especially in Latin America and Africa, for standing up to the United States, instituting free education and health care, and sending doctors around the world on missions of mercy.

But others vilified him as a dictator who ruined the economy with his brand of socialism and denied Cubans basic human rights such as freedom of speech. Some two million Cuban-Americans live in the United States, the result of a steady stream of people quitting the country for political and economic reasons.

Key dates in Fidel Castro’s government in Cuba Key events in Cuba under Fidel Castro:

*Jan. 1, 1959 — Castro’s rebels take power as dictator Fulgencio Batista flees Cuba.

*June 1960 — Cuba nationalizes U.S.-owned oil refineries after they refuse to process Soviet oil.

Nearly all other U.S. businesses expropriated by October.

*October 1960 — Washington bans exports to Cuba, other than food and medicine.

*April 16, 1961 — Castro declares Cuba socialist state.

*April 17, 1961 — Bay of Pigs: CIA-backed Cuban exiles stage failed invasion.

*Feb, 7, 1962 — Washington bans all Cuban imports.

*October 1962 — U.S. blockade forces removal of Soviet nuclear missiles from Cuba. U.S. President John F. Kennedy agrees privately not to invade Cuba.

*March 1968 — Castro’s government takes over almost all private businesses.

*April 1980 — Mariel boatlift: Cuba says anyone can leave; some 125,000 Cubans flee.

*December 1991 — Collapse of Soviet Union devastates Cuban economy.

*August 1994 — Castro declares he will not stop Cubans trying to leave; some 40,000 take to sea heading for United States.

*March 18, 2003 — 75 Cuban dissidents sentenced to prison.

*July 31, 2006 — Castro announces has had operation, temporarily cedes power to brother Raul.

*Feb. 19, 2008 — Castro resigns as president.

*July 2010 — Castro re-emerges after years in seclusion, visiting a scientific institute, giving a TV interview, talking to academics and even taking in a dolphin show at the aquarium.

*April 19, 2011 — Castro is replaced by his brother Raul as first secretary of the Communist Party, the last official post he held. The elder Castro made a brief appearance at the Congress, looking frail as a young aide guided him to his seat.

A tree partially covers a large photograph of Fidel Castro hanging on a building in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of U.S. presidents during his half century rule, died at age 90 late Friday, Nov. 25

*April 19, 2016 —Castro delivers a valedictory speech at the Communist Party’s seventh Congress, declaring that “soon I’ll be like all the others. The time will come for all of us, but the ideas of the Cuban Communists will remain.”

*November 25, 2016 — Fidel Castro dies.

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Come and join our winning team at Seven Star Resort & Spa The following positions are currently available Chef de Partie

The Chef de Partie is responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen. The chef manages a small team of workers, which are responsible for keeping organized so that meals go out on time and the work area remains clean and orderly.

Requirements:

•5 to 15 culinary experiences in a five star hotel/resort •Knowledgeable in international cuisine such as Japanese and other Asian dishes •HACCP knowledge, self-motivated and passion for hospitality and cooking •Excellent palate and attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

•To work and lead the kitchen team •Execute cooking to the expected high standard quickly and efficiently •To maintain the required level of hygiene standards/HACCP as laid down both legally and by the standards manual •To be responsible for the day to day training of the team Salary range: USD13,200 to USD14,400. Position currently held by a work permit holder

Training Consultant We are looking for an experienced training and development consultant to devise our organizational training strategy, oversee its implementation and assess its outcomes. You will identify training and developmental needs and drive suitable training initiatives that build loyalty to the Resort.

Responsible for: Identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths, annual performance appraisals and consultation with line managers.

•Draw an overall or individualized training and development plan that addresses needs and expectations •Deploy a wide variety of training methods •Conduct effective induction and orientation sessions •Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness and success •Work closely with the HR Director to manage training budget •Provide opportunities for ongoing development •Resolve any specific problems and tailor programs as necessary •Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices Requirements: •Proven work experience as a training manager •Track record in designing and executing successful training programs •Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, onthe-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc.)

•Excellent communication and leadership skills •Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively •Strong report writing and record keeping ability •Good computer and database skills •Excellent knowledge of FORBES Five Star Hotel Standard •BS degree in education, human resources or relevant field Salary range: USD30,000 to USD56,000 per annum (negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications). Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Retail and Spa Manager Candidate will lead their section team and at times be responsible for opening or closing the Beach Cabana Service including responsibility for end of day procedures.

•Plan or direct spa services and programs •Train staff in the use or sale of products, programs, or activities •Assess employee performance and suggest ways to improve work •Check spa equipment to ensure proper functioning •Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency •Develop staff service or retail goals and guide staff in goal achievement •Establish spa budgets and financial goals •Inventory products and order new supplies Skills and Qualifications: Customer Focus, Tracking Budget Expenses, Pricing, Vendor Relationships, Market Knowledge, Staffing, Results Driven, Strategic Planning, Strong Management Proficiency, Client Relationships, Verbal Communication, Salary range: USD35,000 to USD44,800 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

CRYSTALLIZATION SPECIALIST: This individual will be responsible for grinding and leveling of floors with the required machinery. Responsible for all of the following: Travertine Cleaning , Marble Polishing, Marble Cleaning, Granite Polishing, Etch Removal, Stain Removal, Limestone Cleaning, Lippage Removal, Crack & Chip Repair and Marble Floor Maintenance Requirements: •Knowledge of working with chemicals used for floor restoration, polishing, buffing or crystallization on different stone floor types – Limestone/granite/marble •Some math and measuring skills along with an eye for detail •Also requires a great deal of lifting, bending and squatting, so a reasonable level of physical fitness is needed.

Salary range: USD12,000 to USD 13,500 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder SECURITY OFFICER The areas of responsibility for this position include the protection and safety of property

assets, employees, guests, accident and fire prevention and response. The ideal candidate must exemplify excellent customer service and create a positive atmosphere for guests and employees and be available to work a rotating and flexible schedule.

Duties and Requirements: •A minimum of 5 years’ experience •Able to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends •Willing to walk/run through dark bushy areas to carryout checks •Highly trained in security procedures and martial arts.

•First Aid training is preferable •Ability to communicate effectively •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend •Willing to work long Shifts (up to 14hrs) and split shift during the night •Willing to work in all weather conditions •Ability to respond to patron problems effectively Salary range: USD14,000 to USD15,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder Assistant Restaurant Manager: The Asst. Restaurant Manager’s main responsibility is to supervise the staff in the restaurant and ensure all daily duties are done in order to serve our guests efficiently and professionally •Oversee the implementation of service and brand standards in the restaurant •Ensure all staff is trained on the company standards and acts in compliance to the standards •Monitor food & beverage cost in the restaurant and ensure minimum waste occurs •Monitor the POS system and ensure all transactions are properly recorded and settled according to company rules •Provide restaurant schedules that are suitable for the hotel’s business levels •Ensure daily opening and closing procedures are performed according to standards •Responsible for training, developing and motivating staff •Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, minimizing waste and controlling cost •Ensure that the restaurant and all restaurant equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis •Ensure the restaurant is in compliance with the current health and safety standards at all times •Directly responsible for meeting financial, service and guest satisfaction targets for assigned outlet Skills and Qualifications: •Previous five star restaurant management •Previous experience working with multi-cultural/multi-ethnic groups •Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience •Ability to build, train and maintain teams Salary range: USD24,000 to USD 25,500 per annum. New Position Housekeeping Turndown Attendant / Labourer Clean, stock, and provide turn down service for guest rooms to ensure cleanliness and guest satisfaction while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the Resort Commitments.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities •Provide turn down service by partially removing and storing bedspread, replenishing amenities, linens, and supplies and filling ice bucket as requested by guest •Wipe down tub and sink area •Sign for room keys and restock cart •Visually inspect room for cleanliness and appearance of room •Strip and make beds, change linens •Dust all furniture thoroughly •Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in guest room •Vacuum entire room and empty trash •All lost and found articles must be turned in to supervisor or the Director of Housekeeping •Clocking in and out accurately is required as per company policies •Respond in a timely manner to guest requests for items and/or other information Job knowledge/Skills/Abilities •Ability to work conscientiously, meets deadlines, follows instruction and directions, with minimal supervision and detailed oriented •Ability to stand, sit, kneel constantly to handle specific details or demands of quality and speedy guest services •Ability to work with cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping •Ability and desire to handle the heat as the layout of the resort’s rooms dictate •Ability to push, lift and/or pull equipment up to or more than 100 lbs •Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extend arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces •Additional language abilities preferred Salary range: USD12,000 to USD 13,500 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder OTHER POSITIONS •Carpenter Nail Technician •Retail clerk Chief Stewart •Houseman

Salary range: USD12,000 to $17,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Some position currently held by a work permit holder.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED. Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV’s at the security building for the attention of HR. Prospective applicants who are Islanders kindly send copies of your application to the board.

Application deadline: December 15, 2016

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One ticket has winning numbers in $421 million Powerball lottery

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Miami Cuban celebration turns to reflection on Castro death

Lottery stubs are pictured at an ampm convenience store in Pasadena, California U.S., November 21, 2016

A lottery ticket sold in Tennessee had the winning numbers for a $421 million Powerball jackpot, one of the biggest on record, officials said after Saturday’s draw.

The winning numbers selected were 17, 19, 21, 37, 44, with the Powerball 16. No one as yet had stepped forward to claim the prize, which grew in size since Sept. 17, the last time anyone matched all six numbers.

The jackpot soared from $403 million to a reported $420.9 million on Saturday due to a spate of late ticket-buying.

The prize is paid out over 30 years, with the option of a lump sum payment, which officials said would add up to about $254.7 million.

The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.

The largest ever U.S. lottery prize of $1.6 billion was split between three winning tickets in January.

Powerball, one of several games run by the Multi-State Lottery Association, a non-profit owned and operated by member states’ lotteries, is played in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Players can either buy $2 tickets using their own numbers or have them randomly generated by a computer.

The Mega Millions lottery, also offered by the association, produced the country’s secondlargest-ever prize, worth $656 million, in a 2012 drawing.

For every $1 worth of Powerball sales, half goes to prizes, 40 percent to state governments for causes such as education, and 10 percent to retailers who sell the tickets and other administrative costs.

Canadian judge facing removal over rape comments

CALGARY, Alberta — An inquiry committee of the Canadian Judicial Council says a judge who asked a sexual assault complainant why she couldn’t just keep her knees together should lose his job.

Court transcripts show Robin Camp also called the complainant “the accused” throughout the trial and told her “pain and sex sometimes go together.”

The committee said Wednesday Camp’s conduct was “so manifestly and profoundly destructive of the concept of the impartiality” that he should lose his job.

It’s now up to the Canadian Judicial Council to decide whether the recommendation should be taken to the federal justice minister, who has final say on Camp’s fate.

Camp previously apologized for what he called his rude and insulting attitude.

Camp acquitted Alexander Wager in the trial, but a new trial was ordered.

A member of the Cuban community celebrates the death of Fidel Castro, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in the Little Havana area in Miami. Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory in Cuba, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule, died at age 90.

MIAMI — Celebration Castro’s death on the streets of turned to somber reflection Miami were a “natural reaction.” and church services Sunday “Let’s not forget that this is as Cuban-Americans in Miami an exile community that has largely stayed off the streets suffered a lot, over 50 years,” following a raucous daylong party Frau said. “He’s an image of pain in which thousands marked the to a lot of people. It’s a celebration death of Fidel Castro. not of his death, but a celebration

One Cuban exile car of the end of this image of pain dealer, however, sought to turn and suffering.” the revolutionary socialist’s death The pot-banging, car into a quintessential capitalist horn-honking, flag-waving deal by offering $15,000 discounts throngs were much thinner in on some models.

Little Havana and other Cuban And on the airwaves, top American neighborhoods on aides to President-elect Donald Sunday. People quietly sipped Trump promised a hard look at their morning coffee outside the the recent thaw in U.S. relations Versailles restaurant — which with Cuba. had put up signs in Spanish

At St. Brendan Catholic calling itself the “House of Church in the Miami suburb the Exiles” — where many of of Westchester, a member of the demonstrations have been the chorus read a statement centered along Calle Ocho, or 8th

by Archbishop Thomas Wenski Street. about Castro’s death before Later Sunday afternoon, the service. There was no overt people gathered anew outside mention of Castro during the the restaurant, forcing police to Sunday Mass. But during the close the street down again as a reading of the Prayers of the chanting group carried a large Faithful, one of the two priests Cuban flag. One group of Cuban celebrating the Mass prayed for exiles held a news conference at “an end to communism, especially the Bay of Pigs museum, which in Cuba and Venezuela.” commemorates the failed CIA “Lord, hear our prayers,” backed invasion in 1961. They churchgoers responded. called for a large rally Wednesday

Outside the church, afternoon in Little Havana.

Nelson Frau, a 32-year-old Castro was still on Cuban-American whose parents the minds of many, however, fled the island in 1962, said he including exile Arnaldo Bomnin wasn’t surprised that Castro was of Bomnin Chevrolet. He was not mentioned. He said Wenski’s offering $15,000 off on Corvettes statement reflected the role of and several sports-utility vehicle the Catholic Church in Miami as models. a mediator toward peace between Bomnin said the idea the Cubans in Miami and those for the discount sprang from a on the island. conversation with a marketing

“I think the church is company about a press release trying to act as a mediator at discussing his Cuban heritage this point, to try to move the after Castro’s death. Bomnin said Cuban people forward rather he studied medicine in Cuba, but than backward, not only the exile left the island after finding out community here, but also the the government was planning Cuban people on the island,” said to place him as a doctor with Frau, who works in customer a military unit. He arrived in service.

Miami in 1996, and worked at an

Frau said celebrations of avocado farm and selling seafood

before moving on to real estate and car sales.

The offer is not intended as a gimmick to sell more calls and profit on Castro’s death, he said. Instead, it’s a way for him back to the community and reflect the hope that Miami’s Cubans now have for a democratic government on the island.

“I don’t celebrate the death of anybody, he said. “What we’re celebrating is that we’re one step closer to democracy in Cuba; we’re one step closer to freedom in Cuba, to a free society in Cuba.”

Cuba also was a main topic on all the Sunday news programs, particularly Trump’s plans for U.S. relations with the communist island and whether he will reverse the thaw pushed

by President Barack Obama.

Trump’s former campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, and incoming chief of staff, Reince Priebus, both said Trump wants to ensure Cuba is not benefiting from unilateral decisions that don’t benefit the American people or Cubans living on the island.

“We’re not going to have a unilateral deal coming from Cuba back to the United States without some changes in their government,” Priebus said on “Fox News Sunday.”

“Repression, open markets, freedom of religion, political prisoners — these things need to change in order to have open and free relationships, and that’s what President-elect Trump believes,” he said.

The two aides would not discuss details. And Conway said on ABC’s “This Week” that Trump is not flatly opposed to a changed relationship with Cuba.

“He is open to researching and, in fact, resetting relations with Cuba,” she said. “But his criticism of what has happened in the last couple of years is very simple: it’s that we got nothing in return.”

Back in Miami, the Rev. Martin Anorga, 89, was a pastor at a Presbyterian church in Cuba, starting when he was in his 20s.

He fled Cuba, and later served as head pastor of the First Spanish Presbyterian Church in Miami for nearly three decades before retiring.

Anorga said he participated in anti-Castro groups in Miami for years. But in church services, he only would talk about the victims of Castro’s regime, not the man himself.

“During services, they won’t talk about politics,” Anorga said. “When I was a pastor, we would pray for the victims of Castro in Cuba. The people who were hurt by Castro will never recover. Families were separated, estranged. We would pray for them.”

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Trump says he will leave his business to focus on running the country, but doesn’t say how President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to leave his business “in total” to focus on the White House and will discuss the matter at a news conference Dec. 15 in New York with his children, some of whom are business associates.

“While I am not mandated to do this under the law, I feel it is visually important, as President, to in no way have a conflict of interest with my various businesses,” Trump said in a series of tweets. “Hence, legal documents are being crafted which take me completely out of business operations. The Presidency is a far more important task!”

Trump didn’t say he would sell or gift his business to his children, nor did he spell out what structure he would put in place to distance himself from the Trump Organization Inc. Former White House ethics lawyers have urged him to fully divest his assets and put the cash in a blind trust in order to avoid any conflicts of Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada interests.

“If he just turns the world. It’s a type of a brand equity that management of his business over to would be difficult for him to transfer, his children, the conflicts remain,” although three of his adult children said Richard Painter, who was — Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric — are President George W. Bush’s chief Trump Organization executives who ethics lawyer. “He has to make sure carry the name. no one in government talks about Past presidents have routinely placed their liquid assets, Trump Organization business.”

Concerns about potential including stocks and bonds, into blind conflicts of interest in domestic and trusts. Trump said on the campaign foreign affairs have swirled around trail that placing his assets with his the billionaire ahead of his January children would constitute such a trust, inauguration. He will be the first although they are almost always president not to have held elected overseen by independent trustees.

‘Not enough’ office or a position in the military.

The bare outlines of Trump’s plan Presidential exemption don’t appear sufficient for the scale of the possible conflicts, said Norman

In an interview with the Eisen, who served as ethics czar to New York Times last week, Trump President Barack Obama. said a sitting president “can’t have a “The president-elect said he will exit conflict of interest” and said federal his ‘business operations,’” Eisen said law is “totally on my side.” Presidents in an e-mail. “That’s not enough. are exempt from the 1978 Ethics in Although it is important that he have Government Act, an exception crafted no involvement in operations, in order in the belief that presidents shouldn’t to avoid conflicts, he must also exit his have to worry about triggering ethics business ownership through using a blind trust or the equivalent.” probes when making decisions.

Senator Lindsey Graham

Many of Trump’s assets are in the form of licensing deals to put his of South Carolina, a longtime Republican critic of Trump, told name on developments all over the

reporters on Tuesday that failing to Federal Election Commission exit his business fully would “cloud chairman who also served as chief his presidency.” lawyer to Trump’s campaign, will help

“I don’t want to prejudge the transition navigate the potential what he’s going to do, but here’s what conflicts. Trump Organization general I believe: It needs to be dealt with,” counsel Alan Garten, who specializes Graham said. in real estate and corporate law, is

Trump’s business deals said to be working on the matter from with overseas partners have raised the business side. concerns he could be in violation The three Trump children of the emoluments clause of the who are executives in his business U.S. Constitution, which prohibits were top advisers and surrogates for government officials from accepting his campaign, and their presence in gifts or payments from foreign the transition has raised questions governments. about nepotism laws and ongoing

“If he doesn’t sell, he needs access of business officials to U.S. to make sure there is no foreign policymaking. Ivanka Trump sat in on government money coming in there at a call with the president of Argentina all,” Painter said. as well as a face-to-face meeting with Manila tower top Japanese diplomats.

In the Philippines, Trump ‘Security risk’ has a licensing deal for a Trump Tower in Manila with a real-estate Trump would need to seek developer who was recently named a special government envoy to the U.S. official advice from the Office of Legal

by President Rodrigo Duterte. The Counsel at the U.S. Department of largest office tenant in Trump Tower Justice on what kind of payments in Manhattan is state-controlled he would be allowed to accept from Industrial & Commercial Bank of an entity controlled by a foreign China Ltd., which is due to renegotiate government, said Painter.

Regardless of the structure its lease in 2019. And the lease on the hotel Trump recently completed Trump puts in place, some Trumpproperties in foreign in Washington D.C. appears to bar branded countries could become potential participation by any elected official.

The case of his Washington terrorist targets now that his name hotel illustrates the difficulty Trump has become a de facto symbol of the faces. He and his family could likely U.S. government, he said.

“He should not be making alter the structure of the Trump Old Post Office LLC that leases the money renting out his name — it property to wipe out Trump’s stake creates a global security risk,” Painter and augment those of his three oldest said. “He needs to get his name off children, legal experts say. But any buildings that are outside the U.S. for determination that he needed to sell four years.”

It’s not clear that Trump yet the lease entirely could lead to lengthy negotiations that would almost has the plan he will be announcing certainly take longer than the seven Dec. 15, said Danielle Brian, the weeks left before Trump is scheduled executive director of the Project on Government Oversight, a watchdog to take the oath of office.

Anyone who purchased group.

Brian said it was difficult Trump Organization property could also face questions over whether the to see how “the architecture of a price reflected an attempt to do a resolution to this problem could be resolved so quickly.” favor for the president-elect.

“It clearly would not be Navigating conflicts easy and it would be a complete transformation of the way he has Newly named Trump White House become familiar with doing business,” counsel Donald McGahn, a former she said.

Sherri Papini’s Husband Reveals Horrific Condition After Her Release: Broken Nose, Hair Shaved and Weighing 87 Lbs.

The husband of Sherri Papini, GMA, but said investigators have the California mom who mysteriously not determined whether Papini was vanished earlier this month, has “thrown” from the vehicle. described the brutal condition she was Papini, a mother of two, was in the first time he saw her after she was abducted as she went for a routine jog released by her captors on Thanksgiving on November 2. Authorities and her Day. family searched for her for weeks and

“My first sight was my wife in a her husband went on GMA to plead for hospital bed. Her face covered in bruises her return. ranging from yellow to black because of Papini was found on the side of her repeated beatings. The bridge of her a rural road in Yolo County, California, nose broken,” Keith Papini told Good at around 4:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving day – about 150 miles from her home.

Morning America in a statement.

He added that when he reunited Papini told authorities that her captors with Papini, she weighed only 87 lbs. were two Hispanic women who had a and her long, blonde hair had been handgun and were driving in a dark chopped off. He told GMA that Sherri SUV, Bosenko said during a press had been thrown from a vehicle with a conference last Thursday. chain around her waist – which was also Since her rescue, rumors attached to her wrists – and a bag over surrounding the mysterious abduction her head. have prompted some to question the

Shasta County Sheriff Tom authenticity of her claims. However, Bosenko confirmed the injuries to Keith told GMA that “any speculation

that this was anything other than an abduction is flat-out wrong.”

“Rumors, assumptions, lies and hate have both been both exhausting and disgusting,” he told GMA in the statement. “I understand people want the story, pictures, proof that this was not some sort of hoax, plan to get money or fabricated race war. I do not see a purpose in addressing each preposterous lie.”

Bosenko echoed Keith’s statements, telling GMA that investigators have no reason to disbelieve Papini’s story.

“So far we are still investigating this as a kidnapping abduction. And everything that she is providing us thus far is indicating that,” he said. “We currently don’t have a known motive or reason for this abduction. We don’t know if it was targeted to her specifically or a Sherri Papini and husband Keith Papini random abduction.”

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Tom Ford on Dressing Melania Trump: ‘She’s Not Necessarily My Image’

Tom Ford

In the fallout of the election, one key question that the fashion industry keeps returning to is whether or not designers who disagree with President-elect Donald Trump’s politics will refuse to dress his wife, future first lady Melania Trump.

During an appearance Wednesday morning on The View, Tom Ford stated that he will join Sophie Theallet as one of the designers who will not be outfitting Melania. However, his reasoning differs from that of Theallet, who cited Donald’s “racism, sexism and xenophobia” as the root of her decision.

Read more: Boohoo Makes a Play for Nasty Gal

“She’s not necessarily my image,” explained Ford. “I was asked to dress her quite a few years ago. I declined.”

However, the designer – who identified himself as a Democrat who voted for Clinton and is “sad and disappointed” with the election results – noted that it wasn’t necessarily Melania so much as her position as the first lady that factored into his decision.

“Even had Hillary won, she shouldn’t be wearing my clothes,” said Ford. “They’re too expensive. And I don’t mean that in a bad way – they’re not artificially expensive, it’s the cost to make these things.” When asked if Melania should steer clear of expensive pieces altogether, he added, “I’m going to leave that to Melania.”

(Based on Melania’s campaign trail wardrobe, which included pieces by Roksanda Ilincic, Ralph Lauren and Gucci, we have a feeling that she won’t give up her luxury habit.)

Read more: Fashion Designer Sophie Theallet Refuses to Dress Melania Trump

During her time in the White House, Michelle Obama was known for wearing more affordable pieces from J. Crew and Talbots, as well as her fair share of pricier designer pieces by the likes of Brandon Maxwell, Jason Wu and Naeem Khan. In 2011, she even donned a Tom Ford gown.

“Michelle I dressed once when she was going to Buckingham Palace for dinner with the Queen, and I thought it was appropriate,” said the Nocturnal Animals director of the occasion, adding, “I live in London, so that made sense.”

New HIV vaccine trial to start in South Africa

A man makes a call on a mobile phone as he passes World AIDS Day banners on the perimeter of an office building in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. A new vaccine against HIV, called HVTN 702, is to be tested in South Africa, it is announced Sunday Nov. 27, 2016, and scientists aims to enroll 5,400 sexually active men and women for the clinical trial

JOHANNESBURG — A Anthony Fauci, director of the new vaccine against HIV, to be U.S. government’s National tested in a trial to be launched in Institute of Allergy and South Africa Wednesday, could Infectious Diseases (NIAID), be “the final nail in the coffin” said in a statement released for the disease if it is successful, ahead of the trial. scientists say.

“Even a moderately

The study, called effective vaccine would decrease the HVTN 702, aims to enroll 5,400 significantly sexually active men and women burden of HIV disease over time aged between 18 and 35 at 15 in countries and populations with high rates of HIV infection, sites across South Africa.

It will be the largest such as South Africa,” he said. and most advanced HIV vaccine The vaccine being tested clinical trial to take place in in HVTN 702 is based on a 2009 South Africa, where more than trial in Thailand, that was found 1,000 people a day are infected to be 31.2 percent effective at with HIV. preventing HIV infection over

“If deployed alongside the 3.5 years of follow-up after our current armory of proven the vaccination.

The new vaccine aims HIV prevention tools, a safe and effective vaccine could be the to provide greater and more sustained protection and has final nail in the coffin for HIV,”

been adapted to the HIV subtype that predominates in southern Africa.

“HIV has taken a devastating toll in South Africa, but now we begin a scientific exploration that could hold great promise for our country,”said Glenda Gray, chief executive officer of the South African Medical Research Council.

“If an HIV vaccine were found to work in South Africa, it could dramatically alter the course of the pandemic.”

Volunteers for the study, funded

by NIAID, are being randomly assigned to receive either the vaccine regimen or a placebo.

All participants will receive five injections over a year.

Participants who become infected with HIV in the community will be referred to local medical providers for care and treatment and will be counselled on how to reduce their risk of transmitting the virus.

South Africa has more than 6.8 million people living with HIV, but the country has had remarkable success in rolling out an HIV drug treatment program, which the government says is the largest in the world.

Life expectancy, which sank as the epidemic grew, has rebounded from 57.1 years in 2009 to 62.9 years in 2014.

Results of the vaccine study are expected in late 2020.

Selena Gomez rules Instagram 2016 with most followers, likes

LOS ANGELES — Selena Gomez rules Instagram.

The photo-sharing site released its year-end data Thursday showing the 24-yearold pop star has the most followers of any celebrity (103 million) and was responsible for nearly all of the most-liked celebrity posts in 2016.

Gomez beat out bestie Taylor Swift (93.6 million followers), Beyonce (88.9 million followers) and Kylie and Kendall Jenner (79.5 million and 68.9 million followers, respectively) to top the site’s list of most popular celebs. The only men among the top 10 were soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (82.3 million followers) and Dwayne Johnson (71 million followers).

Gomez also had eight of the 10 most popular celebrity photos and seven of the top 10 celebrity videos.

Her most popular picture, with 5.2 million likes, is an ad for Coke. It shows the singer in a red dress, her lips around a red-striped straw in a bottle she holds with long red fingernails. Other popular snaps show her performing onstage and posing with a fan. Ronaldo posted the other two photos on

Selena Gomez arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles the list: both of him with the stats, the site also said that Euro 2016 trophy.

Disney and Universal theme

Gomez’s top video, with parks were the most popular 20.1 million views, shows her places among its 500 million dancing and singing with a active users over the past year. young fan.

Other oft-Instagrammed spots

Swift, Kim Kardashian include New York’s Times and soccer star Leo Messi Square and Central Park and claimed the other three spots the Eiffel Tower and Louvre on the list of top celebrity museum in Paris. videos. Swift’s video is of her cat.

The site said the most Kardashian’s and Messi’s are of popular emoji in 2016 was the their children. heart and the top hashtag was

Apart from the celebrity #love.

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With a cry of ‘Viva Fidel!’, Cubans begin mourning for Castro

Flag-waving Cuban students passing of the epochal revolutionary subdued following the news of Castro’s broke into a mass chant of “I am Fidel” leader, and at Havana University, death. Street vendors sold food and to salute Fidel Castro as nine days Castro’s alma mater, hundreds of handcrafts from stalls to passers-by, of mourning began for the combative students gathered to wave huge while 1950s Chevrolets full of dents Cold War icon, who dominated the Cuban flags and shout “Viva Fidel and and held together by makeshift repairs Communist island’s political life for Viva Raul.” cruised by, crammed with passengers. generations.

“Fidel isn’t dead because Nevertheless, it was a day for

Alcohol sales were suspended, the people are Fidel,” shouted a reflection. flags flew at half-staff and shows local student leader dressed in jeans “Usually we’re full, but today and concerts were canceled after and a white T-shirt. “I am Fidel,” he only tourists have come and maybe a his younger brother and successor, continued, a refrain quickly adopted few Cubans. Usually it’s the other way President Raul Castro, told the by the crowd. around. It seems Cubans feel funny country on Friday that Fidel had died “Fidel put Cuba on the map, about enjoying themselves so soon at 10:29 p.m., without giving a cause and made Cuba a paradigm for the after Fidel died,” said Raul Tamayo, of death. people of the world, especially the poor a doorman at La Roca, a popular

Giant rallies are planned in and the marginalized,” said another restaurant in Havana’s central Vedado Havana’s Revolution Square and in university student, Raul Alejandro district. the eastern city of Santiago to honor Palmeros.

Castro’s remains were Castro, who died aged 90, six decades Castro studied law at the cremated, and his ashes will be taken after the brothers set out from Mexico university in the late 1940s and early around Cuba until a state funeral on to overthrow U.S.-backed Cuban 1950s, when it was a hotbed of leftist Dec. 4. Western diplomatic officials dictator Fulgencio Batista. politics, setting him on the path that said foreign dignitaries will arrive

Newspapers on the island of led to his toppling of Batista in 1959.

by Tuesday for a memorial service 11 million people were printed in black Under Castro, bitter to be held in Revolution Square that ink to mourn Fidel, instead of the diplomatic conflict with the United evening. usual red of the official Communist States followed, and Cuba quickly There will be no top level Party daily Granma, and the blue of became a firm ally of the Soviet Union, games of baseball - Castro’s passion Former Cuban Leader Fidel Castro.

Juventud Rebelde (Rebel Youth), the sparking the Cuban Missile Crisis in after politics - for the nine-day period eye after a 2006 intestinal illness that paper of the Communist youth.

1962. of mourning, the sport’s national almost killed him.

“For me, it’s my mother first, Yet despite years of ideological federation declared.

Formally handing over power my children, my father, then Fidel,” strife and increasing hardship under a Cuban state television, to Raul in 2008, he remained a major father-of-five Rafael Urbay, 60, said as U.S. economic embargo, Castro’s Cuba student associations and the women’s presence on the island, and regularly he manned a government photo and became renowned for high education federation had organized smaller warned the Cuban population about printing store in downtown Havana, standards and world-class doctors. rallies to mourn Fidel Castro and the perils of giving in to the United remembering his early years spent on “What Fidel did with pledge their support to the revolution. States. a remote island off the mainland with education and free health stands out Standing well over 6 feet (1.8m) tall, “Everyone here is sad. no drinking water. on the world stage. It was unique,” said the bearded Castro was for years a Everyone is a Fidelista,” said Anaida

“We weren’t just poor. We Rene Perez, 78, a retired accountant cigar-chomping bulwark of ideological Gonzales, a retired nursing professor were wretched,” he said. “Then came and Communist Party member. “It’s resistance to the United States, decked in central Camaguey province.

Fidel and the revolution. He gave me his main legacy.” out in green military fatigues and cap. “People are just going about their my humanity. I owe him everything.”

Apart from the chanting But the man long known as Cuba’s business, but sad. Me, I’m very sad for

There was no heightened students, Havana life went on largely “Maximo Lider” (Maximum Leader) my Comandante, it really took me by military or police presence to mark the as normal, only quieter and more largely disappeared from the public surprise.”

Trump’s shifting positions since US election win want to hurt the Clintons. I really don’t.” However, he said “no” when asked if he was definitively taking the idea of investigating Clinton off the table.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Donald Trump After firing up crowds with boisterous and sometimes divisive campaign rhetoric, Donald Trump has appeared to moderate some stances since he won the U.S. presidential election on Nov 8.

Such shifts have cheered critics concerned about his campaign positions while angering some supporters.

But Trump also sometimes modified positions during the campaign, so the Republican president-elect could change stances again before or after he takes office on Jan 20.

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF HIS CHANGING POSITIONS: Prosecuting Hillary Clinton

To chants from crowds of “Lock her up,” Trump said during the campaign that if he won the election, his administration would prosecute his Democratic rival over her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state, and over what he said were abuses of her position with regard to her family’s charitable foundation. During the second presidential debate on Oct 9, he said he would appoint a special prosecutor and seek to jail Clinton if he won.

Asked during a New York Times interview on Nov 22 about reports that he no longer wanted to prosecute Clinton, Trump said, “I want to move forward, I don’t want to move back. And I don’t

Trump has called global warming a hoax and during the campaign he said he wanted to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris Agreement among almost 200 nations, which came into effect on Nov 4.

Instead, he said he would push ahead and develop cheap coal, shale and oil. On Nov 12, a source on his transition team said Trump’s advisers were considering ways to bypass a theoretical four-year procedure for leaving the climate accord.

Asked in the Times interview on Nov 22 if he was going to take America out of the world’s lead of confronting climate change, Trump said, “I have an open mind to it. We’re going to look very carefully.”

Asked if he believed human activity causes climate change, he said, “I think there is some connectivity. There is some, something. It depends

on how much.”

HEALTHCARE

During the campaign, Trump said he would repeal President Barack Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act. He called Obamacare a “disaster” and said he would replace it with a plan that would give states more control over the Medicaid health plan for the poor and allow insurers to sell plans nationally.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Nov 11, Trump said he was considering keeping parts of the law, including provisions letting parents keep adult children up to age 26 on insurance policies and barring insurers from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.

“Either Obamacare will be amended, or repealed and replaced,” Trump told the Journal.

IMMIGRATION On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to build a wall along the USMexican border to curb illegal

immigration and that Mexico would pay for it. He also said he would deport millions of illegal immigrants and proposed a temporary ban on Muslims entering the country as a means of countering terrorism. He never retracted this but in the later stages of the campaign, rephrased it as a proposal to temporarily suspend immigration from regions deemed as exporting terrorism and where safe vetting cannot be ensured.

In an interview with CBS program “60 Minutes” that aired on Nov 13, Trump said he really planned to build a wall. However, asked if this could be a fence, he said it could be part wall, part fence. “For certain areas I would (have a fence) but certain areas, a wall is more appropriate. I’m very good at this - it’s called construction,” he said.

Asked about deporting illegal immigrants, he told CBS that the initial focus would be on those immigrants who are “criminal and have criminal records,” who he said probably numbered 2 million and possibly even 3 million.

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TECHNOLOGY

Philip Morris looks beyond cigarettes with alternative products

Philip Morris International result of a decade of research and “glo” tobacco device, various Vype (PM.N), the world’s largest $3 billion of investment, was a step e-cigarettes and an inhaler called Voke international tobacco company, said toward a smokeless future. certified as a medical product. it could eventually stub out cigarette

The device, already on sale in “Different segments of sales as it launched an alternative over a dozen markets including Japan, consumers will prefer different product in Britain on Wednesday.

Switzerland and Italy, electronically products,” David O’Reilly, BAT’s

Underlining the regulatory heats tobacco enough to produce group scientific and R&D director, pressures facing the tobacco industry, a vapor without burning it. The told Reuters earlier this month. a British court also on Wednesday company says the vapor has less than “That’s why we have a multi-category rejected an appeal against new rules 10 percent of the amount of harmful approach.” prohibiting the use of marketing such chemicals found in cigarette smoke.

With e-cigarettes he said as logos or colors on cigarette packs.

It plans to have IQOS in 20 nicotine is not immediately absorbed

The British government’s markets by the end of this year, and as by the lungs as it is with smoking, so victory could spur other countries many as 35 by the end of next year. In the chemical satisfaction is delayed. to follow suit, highlighting the need Packs of Marlboro cigarettes are displayed the UK, it will cost 45 pounds ($56.14), But “heat not burn” products deliver a for tobacco companies to develop for sale at a convenience store in Somerville, with a single pack of 20 tobacco sticks, quicker and more authentic hit. alternatives to cigarettes to respond to Massachusetts July 17, 2014 called HEETS, costing 8 pounds PMI and BAT both have health concerns that are leading more Philip Morris, along with ($9.98). various other products in development. people to quit a habit responsible for British American Tobacco (BATS.L), The UK is poised to be a big PMI is working on a tobacco an estimated 6 million deaths a year.

Japan Tobacco International (2914.T) test for IQOS, since its e-cigarette stick that uses a carbon tip as a heat

Executives from Philip Morris, and Imperial Brands (IMB.L), market is more developed than several source to generate vapor, in a product which sells Marlboros everywhere mounted a legal challenge to Britain’s of IQOS’s other markets. that is even closer to a traditional except the United States, said their plain packaging law that was shot Japan Tobacco and BAT cigarette as the whole thing can ultimate goal was to phase out down by a High Court in May. (BATS.L) are testing their own tobacco- be thrown away after use. That cigarettes.

Philip Morris did not join in based products and are pushing hard to technology is similar to one owned by

“We certainly see a future the appeal brought by the other three, catch up to Philip Morris in delivering Reynolds, which BAT would acquire if where Philip Morris no longer will saying it preferred to focus on lower- products that fill the space where the its planned acquisition goes through. be selling cigarettes in the market,” risk products such as IQOS. It has not current generation of e-cigarettes -- BAT is also working on technology Martin Inkster, managing director of explained the origin of the name, but which use nicotine-laced liquid -- fail. whereby an e-cigarette could deliver Philip Morris UK and Ireland, told some observers have dubbed it “I Quit BAT, which is in talks to buy an immediate nicotine hit, like tobacco, Reuters.

Ordinary Smoking”.

Reynolds American (RAI.N) for more that smokers may find more satisfying.

He said that would take than $47 billion, has spent about $700 Imperial Brands (IMB.L), the many years and require the help of NEW ALTERNATIVES TO million over the past five years to fourth-largest tobacco company, has so governments and regulators. Philip CIGARETTES develop next-generation products. far stuck with e-cigarettes, which are Morris still produces more than 870

Its line-up is more diverse also widely sold by independent startbillion cigarettes each year.

The company said IQOS, the than those of its peers, including the ups.

Thanksgiving sales surge online as shoppers stay home for holiday New scanners to reduce need for unpacking at airport security

Online spending by U.S. bargain hunters climbed to above $1 billion by Thanksgiving evening, according to Adobe Digital Index, surging almost 14 percent from a year ago and reflecting a broader trend away from brick-and-mortar shopping.

At the start of the first holiday shopping season since the election of Donald Trump as president on November 8, U.S. consumers loosened their purse strings and spent $1.15 billion online between midnight and 5 pm ET on Thursday, according to Adobe.

Traditionally the day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, has started the holiday shopping season in the United States with retailers offering steep discounts and turning a profit. But its popularity has been on the wane given the emergence of online shopping and cheap deals through the year from retailers including e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O).

U.S. stores are now opening on Thanksgiving to try and boost in-store sales, while retailers have been offering online deals weeks in advance to cope with lower demand and stiff pricing competition.

“We saw one of our

strongest days ever online,” Brian Cornell, chief executive of discount retailer Target (T.N), told reporters on Thursday evening.

He added that online sales grew by double digits, without giving further details.

The holiday season spanning November and December is crucial for retailers because it can account for as much as 40 percent of annual sales.

Retailers try to attract shoppers with deep discounts, sometimes as much as 85 percent.

The National Retail Federation, which has been bullish with projections in the past, expects holiday sales to grow 3.6 percent this year to $655.8 billion.

“Online discounts are earlier and a lot bigger than last year,” said Tamara Gaffney, principal research analyst at Adobe Digital Index.

The Adobe figure is collected from 21 billion online visits to 4,500 U.S. retail sites since Nov. 1.

“Black Friday is no longer a one-day event; it has turned into a multi-week event,” said Christopher Baldwin, chief executive officer at BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc, which operates club stores on the East Coast that

A customer loads a shopping cart compete with Wal-Mart Stores Inc’s (WMT.N) Sam’s Club.

Store traffic remained subdued across the country, according to spot checks made by Reuters reporters and industry officials.

“Initial reports show it’s steady and not very busy at stores around the country,” said Craig Johnson, president at retail consultancy Customer Growth Partners. The firm deployed 18 people nationwide to observe customer traffic.

Makers of scanners used in airports are testing new technology that could soon make taking liquids and laptops out of carry-on bags a thing of the past, speeding up security lines for passengers.

Manufacturers such as Smiths Detection and L-3 Communications are developing and testing new scanners using computed tomography (CT) imaging, which produce more detailed images than a regular x-ray.

Because liquids and electronic devices do not need to be removed with the new scanners, fewer trays of belongings and images of their contents are required, representatives of Smiths and L-3 told Reuters at a security conference in Brussels.

Europe’s airports spend 5 billion euros ($5.3 billion) a year on security, according to airports association ACI Europe, which organized the conference.

L-3, which already makes CT scanners for hold baggage, is currently trial ling its ClearScan scanner for hand baggage at airports in Amsterdam and Johannesburg, a marketing representative at the conference said.

A spokeswoman for Schiphol airport in Amsterdam said the results of the test were good.

Passengers still need to place liquids in a clear plastic bag, but the bag can remain in the luggage.

“It leads to fewer rejections of checked hand luggage and therefore fewer additional checks,” she told Reuters, adding that if the trial is completed successfully, Schiphol will use the scanners in all its 67 security lanes from 2017.

Rival Smiths Detection is still in the development stage with its scanner and hopes to launch it at a trade fair in Munich in October next year. It said its scanner will have an advantage over rival CT models because the conveyor belt will move at the same speed as current scanners, whereas others are slower.

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WORLD NEWS BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Singapore unveils self-driving scooter, ideal for phone-obsessed walkers

Researchers in Singapore have come up with a solution to curb accidents involving phone-obsessed walkers, a self-driving mobility scooter that drives single pedestrians along footpaths.

The one-seater, four wheel, 50 kg (110 lbs) vehicle travels at a top speed of 6 kmh (4 mph) and has laser sensors to help navigate around obstacles.

The scooter, developed by the National University of Singapore (NUS), is the city-state’s latest experiment with driverless vehicles

as it pushes ahead with its vision of checking your emails,” said NUS using autonomous technology to help Associate Professor and project leader deal with the challenges of its limited Marcelo Ang Jr. “We just give you more choices.” land and labor.

The scooter has undergone Ang Jr said that the scooter successful tests on campus and would be able to work in tandem with developers said it can help improve other driverless vehicles in Singapore, mobility for all ages, cut down on the where robo-taxis are being tested and need for cars and also lower accident trials are planned for self-driving rates. buses.

He said the scooter was

“I’m sure you have experienced people who just use meant for use on narrow pathways their handphone while walking, and which larger vehicles cannot access. almost run into you ... so it would be Currently the scooter takes nice if you are just sitting down and a few seconds to calibrate a different

Toyota works to develop advanced electric-car battery

Toyota Motor Corp said it aims to develop a more advanced electric-car battery “in a few years” that will allow the Japanese automaker to build vehicles with up to 15 percent greater range and battery life than they have currently.

“Lithium-ion battery is a key technology for electrifying cars, and there is a clear need, going forward, for improving this technology and its performance even more,” Hisao Yamashige, a battery technology researcher at Toyota, told a media briefing in Tokyo on Thursday.

Improving the performance of lithium-ion battery technology is a pressing issue for traditional automakers such as Toyota and new entrants such as Tesla Motors Inc because of its limiting characteristics.

Producers of all-electric battery cars, plug-in electric hybrids, as well as conventional gas-electric hybrids are all striving to source or develop more advanced battery technologies to improve range, battery life and safety.

Toyota, Japan’s biggest

A Toyota Prius Prime. automaker by volume, has pioneered gasoline-electric hybrid technology and is gearing up to launch a new, near-allelectric plug-in hybrid called the Prius Prime. It is also aiming to come up with an all-electric battery car by about 2020.

Using techniques developed in collaboration with a Japanese publicly-financed laboratory and four universities

in Japan, Toyota engineers were able to better see in “real time” how lithium ions moved inside electrodes, Yamashige said.

This should lead to new designs that prevent lithium ions from moving unevenly and bunching up in the electrodes, something that currently limits battery life and vehicle range and can be a factor in causing overheating, he said.

Amazon explores live sports streaming Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is exploring live sports streaming and has held talks with leagues including the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the National Football League for live game rights, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

Amazon has held discussions to create a premium, exclusive sports package with a Prime membership. However, details are still not clear, the Journal reported on Monday.

The e-commerce giant’s Prime loyalty program offers original TV programming and access to digital entertainment products such as Prime Music and Prime Video, as well as onehour delivery of purchases, for an annual fee of $99.

Amazon has also reached out to smaller leagues such as Major League Soccer, the Atlantic Coast Conference, college sports network Campus Insiders, 120 Sports, National Lacrosse League, Major League Lacrosse and World Surf League

Amazon boxes are seen stacked for delivery in the Manhattan borough of New York City, January 29, 2016 for game rights, according to the Journal.

The company has also contacted traditional TV networks for game rights they are not using, the report said. (on.wsj.com/2eZJ4dy) Among those approached include Univision Communications Inc [UVN.UL] for Mexican soccer league games, Walt Disney Co’s (DIS.N) ESPN and ONE World Sports, the report said.

Amazon, the NBA, the NFL and the Major League

Baseball were not immediately available for comment.

“We don’t comment on any partnership, potential or otherwise, until appropriate,” World Surf League spokesman said.

MLS confirmed the talks with Amazon but declined to comment further.

ACC, 120 Sports, NLL, MLL and Campus Insiders could not be immediately reached for comment.

Amazon’s move comes as sports fans increasingly rely on the internet to watch video at the expense of traditional cable and satellite connections.

Tech-giants such as Facebook Inc (FB.O) and Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) have signed up deals to beef up their video services.

Twitter has a deal with the NFL to stream its Thursday night games during the 2016 regular season, while Facebook streamed some U.S. men’s Olympic team games in partnership with the NBA.

route when it nears an obstacle something Ang Jr. said the team was looking to improve.

Users, though, did not seem too bothered by the brief pause.

“It goes really smoothly and travels very safely,” said student Kevin Xiangyu Hui, who tested the scooter.

The project, a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), and NUS will be further tested and is not for sale.

Hackers target ATMs across Europe as cyber threat grows

Cyber criminals have remotely attacked cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this year, using malicious software that forces machines to spit out cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB.

Diebold Nixdorf and NCR Corp, the world’s two largest ATM makers, said they were aware of the attacks and have been working with customers to mitigate the threat. The newly disclosed heists across Europe follow the hacking of ATMs in Taiwan and Thailand that were widely reported over the summer.

Although cyber criminals have been attacking cash machines for at least five years, the early campaigns mostly involved small numbers of ATMs because hackers needed to have physical access to cash out machines.

The recent heists in Europe and Asia were run from central, remote command centers, enabling criminals to target large numbers of machines in “smash and grab” operations that seek to drain large amounts of cash before banks uncover the hacks.

“They are taking this to the next level in being able to attack a large number of machines at once,” said Nicholas Billett, Diebold Nixdorf ’s senior director of core software and ATM Security. “They know they will be caught fairly quickly, so they stage it in such a way that they can get cash from as many ATMs as they can before they get shut down.”

Group IB declined to name banks that were “jackpotted,” a term used to describe forcing ATMs to spit out cash, but said the victims were located in Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Britain and Malaysia.Indeed, Dmitry Volkov, head of threat intelligence with Group IB, told Reuters he expects more heists on ATMs.

Hackers have moved from stealing payment card numbers and online banking credentials to more lucrative hacks on bank networks, giving them access not only to ATM machines, but also to electronic payment networks.

A February attack on servers at Bangladesh’s central bank that controlled access to the SWIFT messaging system yielded more than $81 million in one of the biggest digital heists on record. Russian banks lost over $28 million in a series of wire-fraud cases that were identified earlier this year.

“What we are seeing demonstrated is the new model of organized crime,” said Shane Shook, an independent security consultant who helps banks and governments investigate cyber attacks and reviewed Group IB’s findings.

Diebold Nixdorf and NCR both said they had provided banks with information on how to thwart the new types of attacks.

“We have been working actively with customers, including those who have been impacted, as well as developing proactive security solutions and strategies to help prevent and minimize the impact of these attacks,” said Owen Wild, NCR’s global marketing director for enterprise fraud and security.

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‘I Am Bolt’ movie offers glimpse into sprinter’s racing life

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt swaps the race track for the red carpet on Monday for the premiere of a new film looking at his record-breaking career.

“I Am Bolt” follows the nine-times Olympic gold medalist in his grueling training and competing as well as relaxing at home, giving fans a glimpse into the life of the man nicknamed “Lightning Bolt”.

“Most people’s concept of me is that ‘Oh Usain, it’s easy for Usain, there’s no stress’ ... but it’s not,” Bolt told a news conference in London on Monday ahead of the film’s world premiere in the British capital.

“I wanted to make people see what I went through to get to where I’m at today.”

The documentary, which includes location footage from the Beijing World Championships, Rio Olympics and London Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt poses with Dancers Olympics, also has video from the two disciplines, can also be triumph, the stress that I’ve been Bolt’s youth and interviews with seen talking about his nerves and through and then have more family members, friends and fears ahead of a race. insight also on my life.” coach.

“I could feel all emotions The 30-year-old has

Bolt, who became the first throughout everything, like I was said he plans to retire from the person to win three consecutive reliving my life again when I was sport after the August world 100 and 200 meters Olympic golds watching that,” he said of the film. championships in London. He in Rio de Janeiro last summer “That’s what I wanted people to told reporters he wanted to do and is a world record holder in see, the struggles, the pain, the more charity work afterwards.

Sir Viv: Bravo Paying For Past Transgressions

Former West Indies captain Sir Vivian Richards has suggested that suspended batsman Darren Bravo is being hounded for previous issues involving the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

The Antiguan, who scored 8,540 runs in 121 Test matches at an average of 50.23, including 24 centuries, said there could be more to the story than meets the eyes.

“I just believe that maybe, young Darren Bravo himself could be in that persecuting sort of a lane because of maybe, other stuff that was done with his brother (Dwayne) so it’s a long story,” Sir Viv said.

The announcement of Bravo’s suspension came a day after he reacted on Twitter to WICB Chairman Dave Cameron’s interview, in which he said Bravo was offered a grade C contract due to his slipping batting average.

Bravo responded with a tweet saying he had never been offered a Grade-A

contract. “You have been failing 4 d last 4yrs. Y don’t u resign and FYI I’ve neva been given an A contract. Big idiot @ davec51,” he tweeted.

The incident happened on November 11 just prior to the start of the Tri Nation Series with Zimbabwe and host Sri Lanka.

Sir Viv said there have been too many squabbles between the board and its players and it is time to move on.

“I think it’s about time that we just leave these things alone at this stage. I guess there are a lot of issues going on there. All that I can say on the whole matter is that rather than moving on, we just keep moving back every time. Every time there is some grounds gained, we move yards back after that,” the former player said.

West Indies failed to make it to the finals of the Tri Nations Series with host Sri Lanka emerging winners in the finals by six wickets over Zimbabwe.

Bravo taking legal action against WICB

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo is taking legal action against the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) after he was dropped

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – West Indies batsman Darren Bravo is taking legal action against the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) after he was dropped from the squad before the recently concluded tri-nations One-Day series in Zimbabwe.

Bravo is claiming unlawful dismissal after he was sent home by the on-tour management committee for blasting WICB president Dave Cameron in a row over contracts.

The Guardian newspaper is reporting that Bravo’s lawyer has sent a pre-action protocol letter to the WICB last week which has been received by the board.

Bravo, the most consistent batsman for the Caribbean side in the longest format, was overlooked for the top tier and offered a Grade C contract.

The row between the stylish Trinidadian batsman and Cameron erupted after Cameron gave an explanation for their offer, stating that Bravo’s performances were not consistent enough to merit a higher grade of pay.

Bravo lashed out at Cameron on Twitter, accusing him and the board officials of never offering him a Grade A contract in the first place despite his consistency.

In the tweet, Bravo was alleged to have referred to the WICB president as “a big idiot.”

Assistant coach, manager resign after Hart dismissal

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The entire staff of the Trinidad and Tobago senior national team has resigned, including assistant coach Hutson Charles and manager William Wallace, according to media reports in Trinidad.

The resignations come in the wake of the sacking of Stephen Hart as head coach of the Soca Warriors by the Trinidad and Tobago Football

Association (TTFA) on Thursday.

Hart was fired as a result of T&T’s dismal start to the final round of CONCACAF 2018 World Cup.

The Guardian newspaper has reported that the other assistant coach Derek King was also expected to tender his resignation in the coming days.

Charles, the former Strike Squad midfielder, said he was forced to resign amid rumours that he and King

were to be fired on December 1 by the TTFA.

“The president kept on questioning Hart on whether we were good enough, and although Hart responded in the affirmative every time, he still kept on enquiring about our ability,” Charles explained.

“There were senior officials who kept calling players after every training session and questioning them

about the sessions, looking for ways to dismiss the coach. The TTFA placed too much pressure on the coach, who I still think is the man to carry the country to the World Cup.”

Earlier this month, T&T were beaten 2-0 by Costa Rica at the Hasley Crawford Stadium before suffering a 3-1 defeat to Honduras at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula on November 15.

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SCHOOL FOR FIELD STUDIES, SOUTH CAICOS Job Title: Assistant Site Manager - Center for Marine Resource Studies Job Summary: Assist the Site Manager and Center Director at the South Caicos field station Qualifications: Maintain facilities including plumbing, electrical, and construction. Must be familiar with vehicle maintenance and repair – gas and diesel – and small boat engine repair.

Able to work individually and as team member.

To Apply: Please send your CV to hhertler@fieldstudies.org by December 15, 2016.

Start Date: February 2017 Job Title: Groundskeepers (2) – Center for Marine Resource Studies Job Summary: Assist the Site Manager at the South Caicos field station Qualifications: Gardening and site maintenance - cut and remove plants and trees. Clean pool. Clean and maintain indoor and outdoor facilities. Assist Site Manage and Assistant Site Manager with facility projects.

Able to work individually and as team member.

To Apply: Please send your CV to hhertler@fieldstudies.org by December 15, 2016.

Start Date: February 2017

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INTERNAL AUDITOR

As Internal Auditor, the successful candidate will primarily be responsible for, the daily audit report of the operations department, the monthly and quarterly BSSR returns to the Financial Services Commission (FSC), and the quarterly internal auditor report to the FSC on the bank’s credit and compliance position, daily liquidity reports, monthly liquidity stress test reports, contingency funding plan and monthly deposit reports.

Duties

•Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations •Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans •Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc •Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process •Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement •Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings •Maintain open communication with management and audit committee •Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum •Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions •Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards

Requirements

•Proven working experience as Internal Auditor for a period of 3 plus years •Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases •Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports •Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations •High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills •Sound independent judgement •BSc degree in Accounting or Finance

The salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience and ranges from $31-36,000.00 per annum.

Closing date for all applications to be submitted is Friday 30th December, 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: kbeen@wihl.com Please also submit a copy to the TCI Labor Department

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PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS ASST. TECHNICIAL SERVICE MANAGER Minimum Requirements necessary to be considered for an interview for this position: Minimum 4 years’ experience as Asst. Chief Engineer/ Asst. Director / at an internationally branded 5 star resort reporting to Chief Engineer.

Formal training in Health & Safety, fire safety and preferably have LEED qualifications or accreditation is preferred. Demonstrate very strong leadership skills with proven experience in overseeing 50 to 75 employees.

Required to work 6 days, weekends /public holidays, nights as required to complete necessary strong work ethics; Individual needs to be hands on and out of the box thinker to solve issues to keep staff and machines working efficiently. Demonstrate ability to work with other resort department managers to resolve problems or issues in a timely manner.

Expected professional experience and job scope: Provide reports to the Chief Engineering on maintenance programs for the Resort, Villas and support in the event of emergencies.

Safe operation of the steam boilers, feed water quality and proper water chemistry maintained.

Be knowledgeable of and able to operate waste water treatment plant, to ensure proper operation treatment, disposal of waste water to meet international Government standards as required Maintain and oversee maintenance schedules for air conditioning, kitchen equipment, and electrical HV & LV systems.

Good knowledge in laundry washers and dryers up to 180kg and conduct proper servicing monthly, able to maintain over 32 pools around the Villas and the Resort.

Plumbing systems Including swimming pools and spa water chemistry; maintain and repair all laundry equipment including heavy duty washers, dryers and other steam driven laundry equipment.

Knowledge of repairing assorted gym equipment such as treadmills, elliptical machines and weight training system.

Ensure the department has the necessary parts and tools to hand in order to effectively carryout preventative maintenance Liaison with the financial controller to ensure engineering budget are adhered to and maintained Ensure that the resort is at its most energy efficient by putting systems in place to monitor energy use. Oversee the maintenance and repair of all resort vehicles from diesel Land Rovers to electric carts; the daily operation of (3) Desalination plants (160,000gls. Combined) and maintain the correct water levels at all times.

Prepare monthly utility and maintenance reports to the finance department for the entire resort.

Ensure monthly Inspection of all fire safety systems and buildings, present reports to the Chief Engineer.

Oversee and manage the resort wide sector and control programs to ensure a comfortable environment for all guests. Negotiate contracts with contractors for work at the resort and privately owned Villas.

Oversee all departments of engineering, landscape, woodwork, carpentry shop and sector control staff of 50 to 75 employees. Plan and implement training of all staffs as necessary for engineering operation.

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.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.

VILLA COOKS Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef, Commis Chef and Pastry Chef in a luxury resort, cruise ship, private estate or 5-star restaurant. Possess a good knowledge of Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Extended working hours required when villa is occupied.

LABOURER Must be reliable, strong, able to help clean ponds and swimming pools, hardworking and willing to work under the sun all day. Should be able to speak reasonable English. Previous experience beneficial.

VILLA F&B SUPERVISOR Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a 5-star resort. Must be immaculately presented, fluent in English and possess a friendly, outgoing and professional demeanor.

Computer skills and knowledge of Micros POS system required. Good knowledge of wines beneficial. Proven training abilities and a hands-on leadership approach required. Must be a team player and good communicator with the ability to work under pressure.

VILLA HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Minimum 3 years’ experience as Senior Supervisor in the Housekeeping Department of a luxury resort. Must have good organizational and communication skills and detail orientated.

Solid experience in managing and controlling inventories good computer skills. Friendly outgoing professional demeanor and immaculate presentation have proven experience in training housekeeping staff and a hands-on leadership approach.

BEACH ATTENDANT/TENNIS KNOCKER & GYM ATTENDANT Experience in one or more of the following areas: Sailing (hobby boats), club-level tennis playing ability, operation of gym equipment and personal training. Must be a good swimmer and able to teach snorkeling; Well presented with good communication skills and friendly yet professional demeanor. Recent CPR, First Aid or Life Saving Skills.

SPA THERAPIST/ SUPERVISOR Minimum 3 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.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/ SUPERVISOR Minimum 3 years supervisory experience, preferably within a luxury resort environment.

Previous experience in electrical engineering with maintenance of air-conditioning units, kitchen/laundry equipment, and desalinization plant, sewer treatment plant and diesel gensets required, also Laundry Steam Boilers and Steam Systems.

Must have good communication skills and be a team player. Valid driver’s license and computer skills required.

All positions require a flexible schedule (which may include holidays, weekends and evenings) and extended hours on occasion. Salaries based on experience and qualifications. **These positions will be available for the upcoming season which starts in November.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. E-mail amanyarahr@amanresorts.com

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SPORTS Soccer plane crashed without fuel, officials investigating

The plane that crashed in Colombia killing 71 people including most of a Brazilian soccer team had no fuel on impact, according to initial findings by aviation officials, prompting an investigation into why the plane flew under those conditions.

The comments by the civil aviation authority late Wednesday night confirmed Bolivian pilot Miguel Quiroga's final words to the control tower at Medellin's airport on a crackly audio obtained by Colombian media.

"When we arrived at the accident site and were able to inspect the remains we could confirm that the aircraft had no fuel at the time of impact," said Freddy Bonilla, secretary of airline security at Colombia's aviation authority.

A recording of the pilot's final words can be heard telling the control tower the plane was "in total failure, total electrical failure, without fuel."

He requested urgent permission to land before the audio went silent. The BAe 146, made by BAE Systems Plc, slammed into a mountainside next to the town of La Union outside Medellin.

Only six on board the LAMIA Bolivia charter flight survived, including three of the Chapecoense soccer team en route to the Copa Sudamericana final, the biggest game in their history, a journalist and two crew members.

International flight regulations require aircraft to carry enough reserve fuel so they can fly for 30 minutes after reaching their destination in case they need to circle before landing or fly to another airport.

"In this case, sadly, the aircraft did not have enough fuel to meet the regulations for contingency," Bonilla said in Medellin. "One of the theories we are working on is that finding no fuel at the crash site or in the alimentation tubes, the aircraft suffered fell for lack of fuel."

LAMIA Chief Executive Officer Gustavo Vargas said on Wednesday it is at the pilot's discretion to refuel en route. He said plane should have enough fuel for about four and a half hours, more or less depending on weather.

"Weather conditions influence a lot, but he had alternatives in Bogota in case of a fuel deficiency. He had all the power to go to refuel. It's a decision that the pilot takes," Vargas told reporters in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Bonillo said weather conditions in Medellin at the time were optimum for a successful landing.

Some have also questioned why

Chapecoense used the charter company instead of a commercial airline.

Investigators from Brazil have joined Colombian counterparts to check two black boxes from the crash site on a muddy hillside in wooded highlands near La Union.

Bolivia, where LAMIA is based, and the United Kingdom also sent experts to help the probe.

The club's vice president, Luiz Antonio Palaoro, said LAMIA had a track record of transporting soccer teams around South America and it had used the airline before.

"We are dealing with the humanitarian aspect of the families

Rescue crews work in the wreckage from a plane that crashed into Colombian jungle with Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense onboard near Medellin, Colombia, November 29, 2016 and the victims," Palaoro told reporters in Chapeco. "After that, we are going to have to think about restructuring the team and also in the appropriate legal measures."

Among surviving players, goalkeeper Jackson Follmann's right leg was amputated, while defender Helio Neto was in intensive care with severe trauma to his skull, thorax and lungs, and fellow defender Alan Ruschel had spinal surgery.

Two of the Bolivian flight crew, Ximena Suarez and Erwin Tumiri, were bruised but not in critical condition, while journalist Rafael Valmorbida was in intensive care for multiple rib fractures that partly collapsed a lung.

Rescuers have recovered all

of the bodies, which are to be sent to Brazil and Bolivia.

The bodies of Brazilians on the plane have been identified and are being embalmed and prepared for transport by military aircraft back to Brazil, Chapecoense soccer club Communications Director Andrei Copetti told reporters.

He said the coffins will arrive in Chapeco as soon as midday Friday and be taken directly to the club's stadium for a collective wake that Brazilian President Michel Temer is expected to attend.

Since there was no fire on board, bodies are being identified by fingerprints, Julio Bitelli, Brazil's ambassador to Colombia, told Reuters.

Ex-NBA star Rodman charged with driving wrong way on California highway

Former pro basketball star Dennis Rodman has been charged with driving the wrong way on a California highway and forcing another car to swerve into a concrete dividing wall before he left the scene, prosecutors said.

The Orange County district attorney's office said it brought the hit-and-run charges against Rodman on Monday in connection with the July 20 incident in Santa Ana. The case represents the Hall of Fame player's latest brush with the law.

Rodman, a former National Basketball Association forward with the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls, drove his sport utility vehicle the wrong way on Interstate 5 in the carpool lane, prosecutors said in a statement. Prosecutors did not say whether the occupants of the other vehicle were injured.

Prosecutors charged Rodman, 55, with hit-and-run that causes property damage, driving a motor vehicle across a dividing section, giving false information to a police officer and driving without a valid license.

He faces up to two years in jail if

Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman speaks to the media after returning from his trip to North Korea at Beijing airport, December 23, 2013 convicted, and was ordered to appear in court on Jan. 20.

Rodman's attorney, Paul S. Meyer, said in a statement that the exit ramp the retired basketball player entered did not have adequate

signage to prevent confusion.

"Mr. Rodman turned and corrected the driving error, stopped and spoke with the people in the other car. Their cars never touched," Meyer said.

The driver of a sedan driving the correct way had to swerve to avoid a head-on collision with Rodman's SUV and slammed into a concrete wall along the carpool lane, prosecutors said.

The driver of the sedan called 911 and California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers responded, but when they arrived Rodman had driven away, prosecutors said.

CHP investigators determined Rodman was the SUV driver but when they eventually spoke to him he gave false information about the incident, prosecutors said.

Rodman, nicknamed "The Worm" during his playing career, is considered one of the best defensive players and rebounders in NBA history.

He was convicted at least twice of driving under the influence, in 2000 and 2004, according to media reports at the time.

He made international headlines in 2013 by visiting North Korea, where he socialized with the country's leader, Kim Jong-un.

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