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HIGH CRIME ALERT

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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esidents of the Turks and Caicos Islands are calling on Government, the Governor and law enforcement authorities to get tougher on what Police Commissioner called “the flow of violent crime”, as robberies, home invasions and gun-related crimes have many residents living in fear and crying out for effective crimesolving strategies.

Although Police Commissioner James Smith said “crime overall is down significantly”, and without providing statistics to substantiate his claims, the issue of crime has taken centre on talkshows, social media and in public places country-wide.

Crime came into sharper focus after Galmo Williams, a former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, became one of the latest shooting and robbery victims, in what many persons say is becoming an extremely dangerous and worrying trend in this country.

Police spokesman Kevin Clarke, said 57-year-old Williams, who is popularly known as Gilley, was walking towards Flamingoes on the Beach Restaurant around 11 p.m. on Sunday, February 5th, when he was approached by three masked men who demanded his wallet.

Clarke said Williams cooperated with the culprits but one of them shot him in the left leg before making off. Williams was taken to the Cheshire Hall Hospital where he was treated and interviewed by police.

Police said the wallet contained a large undisclosed amount of cash and credit cards.

They said it is too early in the investigation to say whether it was a targeted or random incident.

Williams is currently in Florida receiving medical treatment.

Commissioner Smith said the recent incident involving

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PREMIER ROBINSON MEETS WITH BARONESS ANELAY

remier, The Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson (left) met with Baroness Anelay (right), FCO Minister with responsibility for the Overseas Territories, and had the opportunity to discuss a number of issues of importance to the Turks and Caicos Islands including Galmo Williams has brought into sharp focus public concerns in relation to crime in the country.

“Despite rumors circulating to the contrary, crime overall is down significantly, particularly in Providenciales,” he said. “I would wish to reassure the public that the RTCIPF is fully committed to tackling all crimes and has had significant success in bringing offenders to justice in this last year. The force has mobilized a large number of CID and Uniform officers since the middle of last year, and as a result of that, members of the public will have

developing a National security strategy plan, the need for the U.K. to provide more assistance for border protection, policing and prison.

The Premier also took the opportunity to resubmit the need for the U.K. Government to shoulder the

burden for the funding of SIPT especially in the wake of another major delay and in acknowledgment of their failure to intervene at the point when numerous concerns about the governance of the country were being raised.

seen police raids and traffic checks across Providenciales. Our actions have led to the arrest of a number of wanted men, and we have detained a large number, over 150, illegal migrants. Additionally, our detectives have arrested and charged five persons with Murder, two others are on bail for separate murders, eight individuals have been arrested as part of other murder enquiries, and four others have been arrested and charged with firearms and conspiracy to commit robbery charges.”

Smith said added: “We will continue to take an intelligence-led

proactive stance to stem the flow of violent crime, and again we ask the public for their help. We will relentlessly track down these men of violence and bring them to justice. There are still too many crimes of violence, and our focus remains firmly on bringing those responsible before the courts.”

Smith said the police continue to respond to reports where victims are leaving their homes and properties unsecured. Persons are encouraged to read our crime prevention safety tips to safeguard themselves and families.

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Governor, Dr John Freeman, who was in London when Williams was shot, said he “learned with much concern” of the crime.

“I am in regular contact with the Commissioner of Police who has reported to me on the ongoing investigations being conducted by the RTCIPF. Understandably these crimes have given rise to considerable public anxiety. The right response to criminal acts is the identification and early arrest of those assessed to be responsible; that is what the officers of the RTCIPF are actively engaged upon now,” he said.

“That is the right immediate response, but the fight against crime in TCI requires a whole of government and whole of community response sustained over time. This has been recognised by the National Security Council chaired by me and the Premier.

The need for additional resources by which to fight and defeat the criminals is one aspect of the longer term response, and provision of additional resources for the Police and other

government ministries and agencies is currently under discussion in Cabinet as part of the budget development process for 2017/18. More broadly still, it is my intention to ensure that best use will be made of the upcoming (UK financed) Security Needs Assessment to be carried out in TCI later this month.”

Hon. Sean Astwood, Acting Premier and Minister for Border Control & Employment, said crime continues to be a serious issue in the country.

“The most recent reports of criminal activities over the weekend, which includes the robbery and assault on one of our former premiers, have left many of our residents with little sense of security and deep outrage. As Acting Premier, I want to address some of the more immediate actions needed to bring back a sense of normalcy and peace to our residents.

One of these actions is the need for more visible police patrols throughout our residential communities and commercial areas and for vigilance on

the part of everyone,” he said.

“These immediate suggestions do not take away from our long-term plan to support the constitutional and operational custodians of national security. This upcoming Budget will show and we have already shown our commitment to providing much needed resources. In fact, our Premier is away in the UK on separate Brexit dialogue, but organized a bilateral talk with the Minister with responsibility for OTs, Baroness Anelay, where she spoke mainly on the issue of national security and the need for greater support from the UK.”

Astwood said that over the next few weeks, the country will see portions of the PDM’s 12 Point Crime Plan rolled out through policies that Government can initiate.

“We have already begun to make representation in the National Security Council and will hold meetings for a pointed dialogue as promised (through a Task Force) in the Throne Speech. Whilst we will and have called on the Police to play their role

more forcefully, in order to effectively reduce crime, we also need the help and cooperation of you, the residents of our country. We need parents and guardians to set curfews for the minors that reside in your homes. We need you to be knowledgeable of their activities, the persons they associate with, and question the origin of items brought in your homes.”

He added: “Crime is not political and for your Government it will remain a top national concern and issue that requires urgent attention.

We remain a well sought out tourist destination and we are committed to ensuring that our country is safe for all our residents and tourists alike. We are all in this together and we must do our part to maintain law and order.”

Anglican Bishop Laish Boyd also stressed the need for the British Government to give more assistance with national security, resources and training for the police and prison officers, better resources to detect illegal boats which bring illegal immigrants, poachers and guns.

New Deputy Commissioner of Police: Mr. Trevor Botting

Following the resignation of the current Deputy Commissioner Mr. Callaghan effective March 2017, a significant number of persons applied for the position in response to the internationally advertised position. A shortlist of six persons was agreed and interviews held in early February. As a result, the panel unanimously agreed to recommend Mr. Trevor Botting to His Excellency the Governor as the best candidate for the post. Mr. Botting, who is the current Chief of Police in St Helena has accepted the position and is due to arrive in TCI in early May.

Trevor Botting, currently Chief of Police for the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan Da Cunha has over 34

years of policing experience both in the UK, with Sussex Police, and in his current role overseas. Trevor has significant experience as a Strategic and Tactical Police Commander, his last role in the UK being focused on Crime and Operations, leading 500 staff in dealing with all aspects of crime, operations, and response to calls from the community. Trevor has also worked in Neighbourhood Policing, working as a local District Commander. Trevor has also lead the Force Firearms Operations and Training Teams and the Force Dog Unit, working at a National level in the development of Police Dogs across the UK. Trevor also has experience of airport policing and disaster management when he was the Police

Commander for Gatwick Airport, the busiest single runway airport in the world.

Trevor also had responsibility for Immigration, HM Prison, Fire and Rescue, Sea Rescue, Disaster Management and Search and Rescue.

During his time on St Helena he has developed and reformed policing and his other business areas through introducing Neighbourhood Policing, a Code of Ethics, developing multiagency working in relation to Disaster Management and developed a brand new Sea Rescue Service for the Island.

Trevor Botting said ‘I am delighted to be appointed as the Deputy Commissioner for the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force and

Mr. Trevor Botting look forward to working with the Commissioner and my Teams to develop and deliver a policing service to the communities, partners, and stakeholders on TCI. ’

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FortisTCI Sponsors First TCIFA Youth Football League

Left to right as seated at the table: Allan Robinson FortisTCI Vice President of Customer & Corporate Services, Devon Cox FortisTCI Vice President of Transmission & Distribution, Nigel Hosein FortisTCI Vice President of Energy Production & Project Management, Ruth Forbes FortisTCI Vice President of Finance, HR, IT, & CFO, Sonia Bien- Aime President of the Turks & Caicos Island Football Association, Oliver Smith TCIFA General Secretary, Candia Ewing TCIFA Marketing & Communications Coordinator and Daz Meehan TCIFA Technical Director.

FortisTCI (the Company) announced on February 6, 2017, at a joint press conference alongside the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA), the establishment of the Country’s first Youth Football League.

The FortisTCI Youth League will begin on March 4, 2017, and last through early June, at which time teams will compete for the coveted FortisTCI Cup. There will be 22 teams in the league, children ages 13 and under, consisting of an estimated 282 participants. There will be eight boy and eight girl teams for the U11 and U9 divisions, and six U13 co-ed teams.

The TCIFA was founded in 1996 and became a member of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in 1998.

The non-for-profit focuses on football development throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands and is led today

by Sonia Bien-Aime, the Association’s first female President elected in 2014.

Ms. Bien-Aime has also been a FIFA council member since 2013.

Speaking about the new league, Ms. Bien-Aime said, “The TCIFA is excited to be partners with FortisTCI on this new Youth League. We recognize that the growth and development of football in TCI has its genesis in our grassroots and youth programs. It is on this infrastructure that we build towards our national teams, and as such, we eagerly embrace this sponsorship by one of the leaders in our corporate community. We see this joint venture as one that will grow and evolve to the benefit of our young population both on and off the field. This, in turn, will be fruitful to the ultimate goal of nation building.”

FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell added, “FortisTCI is a strong supporter of youth programs

Eddinton Powell TCIFA Signing throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, particularly in the areas of Education, Science, Sports, and Culture. The Company is pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with the TCIFA on what will undoubtedly be an experience of a lifetime for these young and talented football players. Organized sports do far more than provide a positive outlet for our youth. Well run organizations such as the TCIFA, and others that we sponsor promotes the development

of young people in a particular area and provides life skills that will be useful once these children become young adults and enter society on their own. Again, we are pleased to support the TCIFA, and the youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Leading up to the first day of league games, FortisTCI and the TCIFA will host an opening ceremony and parade march to introduce teams, players, and coaches, to the community.

Four Sergeants promoted to Inspectors of Police Four Sergeants were promoted to the rank of Inspector and nine (9) officers received certificates of commendation for their outstanding performance in the handling of their duties, during the Commissioner’s Parade held on February 8th, 2017.

The Sergeants sat and successfully passed the Police Inspectors exam on Monday 12th December 2016. This was the first promotions exam conducted within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force since 2008.

Promoted to Inspectors are Brandi Selver who is the Deputy Commissioner’s Staff Officer, David Wilson in the Criminal Investigations Department, Dominic Missick will be attached to the Beat and Patrol Unit and Franklyn Thomas in the Tactical Unit.

“I am very proud and pleased with the four officers promoted from Sergeant to Inspector today, congratulations to them all. They have worked extremely hard to get through the selection process, and all are a credit to the Force. I expect big things from them as we continue to professionalize the service and ensure junior officers can progress to

Officers Promoted more senior ranks. We have already capable and talented.

Their scheduled further promotion boards extraordinary efforts are very much for constable to sergeant and will appreciated. shortly hold a process to promote Meantime, acting Premier of Inspectors to the rank of Assistant the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Superintendent,” said Commissioner Sean R. Astwood M.P. extended James Smith. congratulations to all Officers of The officers who received the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands recognition certificates are Acting Police Force who were successful in Sergeants Latoya Rigby and Garnett the organization’s promotional exams Jolly, and Constables Camerro Landy, taken in December 2016.

Stanlisa Landy, Stenia Simlett, Speaking of their remarkable Tamoy Lewis, Nathalie Malcolm, achievement Hon. Astwood said; Lydon Tyson and Christopher O’neil. “I am extremely proud of the The remarkable performance of these accomplishments of Brandi Selver, officers marks them as competent, David Wilson, Dominic Missick

and Franklyn Thomas who were all promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Inspector after a robust and objective assessment. Special commendation is also conveyed to Ms. Selver, the only female among the group of successful candidates.

“Their individual and collective success speaks volumes of their professional development over the years and it is very gratifying to know that they have all demonstrated their commitment to effective policing in the Turks and Caicos Islands in this way.

“I also join the Commissioner of Police in highlighting the good work of Acting Sergeants Latoya Rigby, Garnett Jolly, Constable Camerro Landy, Stanlisa Landy, Stenia Simelett, Tamoy Lewis, Nathalie Malcolm, Lyndon Tyson and Christopher O’Neil who were all presented with recognition certificates.

“This is indeed a proud moment for our islands, for our officers and for their families. These men and women have chosen an extraordinary path. For this we echo our thanks and pledge to support them in every way that we possibly can.“

Resignation of Invest Turks and Caicos CEO Invest Turks and Caicos Agency wish him all the best in the future’’ said regrets to announce that its Chief Executive Anton Faessler, Chairman of Invest Turks Officer, John Rutherford, has decided to step and Caicos Board of Directors. “The Board down from the position for personal reasons. has been extremely grateful for the hard He has given due notice for his departure work and dedication he has shown during and will leave at the end of May 2017. his time as CEO and we wish him well in Mr Rutherford joined Invest Turks the future.’’ and Caicos on 1 December 2015 and has “I am sad to leave these beautiful been instrumental in the setup and growth islands and it has been a pleasure having such a great product to promote to of the Investment Agency.

“I would like to thank John for his enormous prospective investors. I have also very much contribution to Invest Turks and Caicos and enjoyed being involved in the support the

Agency provides to local entrepreneurs and businesses and it has been very rewarding to see the success of some of our MSME applicants,’’ said Mr. Rutherford. ‘’The Agency has a very supportive Board and a strong team. My successor will be lucky to work with them. Until then, I remain fully committed to the work of the Agency” Invest Turks and Caicos’ Board of Directors will be seeking applicants to fulfil the position of Chief Executive Officer of the John Rutherford Agency at a date to be announced.

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Hon. Royal Robinson asked to withdraw remarks in House in Assembly

By Todeline Defralien Hon. Royal Robinson, the Appointed Member for the Opposition Progressive National Party (PNP) was asked to withdraw remarks in the House of Assembly as it relates to the Director of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR).

Robinson made the offending statements at the first sitting of the second meeting of the first session of the eleventh (11th) legislature of the House of assembly of the Turks and Caicos Islands on Friday February 3rd in Grand Turk.

The statements cannot be printed because they were also expunged from the record.

After Hon Robinson made the remarks, Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Brathwaite-Knowles said, “I rise on standing order (60) Mr. Speaker I believe that you have drawn members attention to standing order (59) but Mr. Speaker in standing order (60) says that a member must not refer to the character of conduct of a person except in his/her official or public capacity; and if a member wishes to refer to the character or conduct of a person in his/her official

or public capacity, the member must deliver to the Speaker written notice of the proposed reference. The notice must set out the facts on which the reference will be based and must be signed by the member giving it.”

She added: “Mr. Speaker, I rise because this here is the beginning/ the commencement of this new term and this issue arose in the previous term and was dealt with to the benefit of all the members. The members of the public service are not members of this Honorable House and have no standing here. The members of this Honorable House have a very high platform from which to speak and also they have privilege under the rules of the House and with that level of privilege Mr. Speaker comes a very great level of responsibility. So if the members of the public service and the conduct of their work are criticized in a way here where you are not satisfied Mr. Speaker that there’s a basis for that criticism and the rules are not followed in accordance with these standing orders, then it puts them in a very unenviable and disadvantaged position.”

Knowles said that the members in the Honorable House ought to bear this in mind when they

are debating matters in the Honorable House.

She added: “As the member of cabinet appointed to deal with any matter relating to the public service in this Honorable House I feel incumbent to raise that issue with you Mr. Speaker, but also as the Legal Adviser to the House to draw to your attention that the standing orders

require members to exercise caution in this regard to follow this process.

On that basis Mr. Speaker I would ask you to ask the Honorable Member to withdraw his comment and ask further that those comments be expunge from the record.”

The Speaker, Hon. Dwayne Taylor, thanked Hon. Knowles for her observation made in the House.

Hall said: “It is with the reference of standing order (60) and I would ask that the Honorable Opposition member that he withdraws such a statement and I would ask that it also be expunged from the records of this House. Further I would like for members to please be very mindful of the conduct and confine yourself to the rules of debate in manner of making speeches and speaking in this Honorable House.”

Taylor noted that the level of expectancy in terms of your responsibility to govern yourself is at a very high level indeed, not just by this Honorable House but also to members of the public.

Opposition Member Hon. Royal Robinson follows the directive of the Hon. Speaker and withdrew the statement with reference to the Director of the DECR.

JOB DESCRIPTION OF ASSISTANT GROUNDS ATTENDANT The Turks and Caicos Islands Football association (TCIFA) is looking to recruit an Assistant Grounds Attendant on a full time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of grounds maintenance, associated services and processes that supports the operation, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, building, landscaping and grounds maintenance for the TCIFA’s employees and customers.

Responsibilities:

•To deliver quality grounds and minor building maintenance services to the highest standard, in line with TCIFA policies, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice.

•When dealing with customers, clients, support staff and members of the public, maintain high standards of customer care in relation to the quality and progressive image of the TCIFA. •At all times adhere to high standards in relation to Health and Safety.

•Prepare the playing surface to a high standard, undertaking all duties to ensure the best possible playing surface.

•Under the instructions of the Head Grounds Attendant, to be responsible for allocated ground maintenance tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing and ordering materials, liaising with the customer, undertaking the work personally or coordinating and supervising others to ensure its timely completion.

•Take action as is necessary, under the supervision of the Head Grounds Attendant where inclement weather or other factors are predicted to ensure that games go ahead. This may involve action in relation to public areas to ensure safety.

•Ensure that the field and facilities are prepared correctly for fixtures and other events, while supporting match day operations.

•Ensure that all machinery are maintained to a safe and adequate standard. No maintenance of machinery should be carried out by employees where this may result in a significant risk to health and safety.

•Maintain the areas around the ground including hedges and car park ensuring safety for the public and good cosmetic appearance. This includes maintaining planting programme and soft landscaping.

•Maintain all the pitches to a high standard ensuring the surface is usable, safe and prepared for the playing of football •Undertake general maintenance tasks in relation to the playing surface and surrounding areas.

•Undertake general maintenance tasks within the buildings and offices.

•To ensure that all projects you are involved with are managed to the highest standards, working where required with sub-contractors and that the quality of site provision meets the needs of TCIFA’s employees and customers.

Qualifications:

•A minimum of 2 years’ experience with sports turf or horticultural background would be an advantage, but are not essential.

•A strong sense of responsibility with good communication skills is required.

•Willingness to work outdoors and in all weathers •Ability to work as a team member •Must possess a ‘can do’ attitude.

•Must have a flexible approach to meet the nature and demands of the TCIFA business.

The Assistant Grounds Attendant will be required to work approximately 44 hours per week under the supervision of the Head Grounds Attendant. In addition, you will also be required to work outside normal office hours in the evening and weekends for match days and other TCIFA events and have a flexible attitude.

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Heated Chamber of Commerce meeting on crime

By Todeline Defralien Several concerned residents and members of the Chamber of Commerce came out to express their concerns about the crime situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The meeting was held at the Gustavas Lightbourne Sports Complex on Tuesday February 7th, 2017.

There were some very strong comments from several attendees at the Gus Lightbourne Auditorium and afterward there was a signed petition that was addressed to Governor John Freeman.

Kyle Smith president of Chamber of Commerce said, “What we are doing is we are trying to build strength in numbers and that is why this is not being signed by myself, it’s not being signed by the Hotel and Tourism Association of the Leader of the Young Corporate Alliance. This is being signed by all of us and if the Government or the Governor doesn’t respect the fact that this is an urgent need by us than there will be actions

The crowed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on crime

Kyle Smith president of Chamber of Commerce

that will be taken on more individual basis.”

Smith added: “We are still trying to be mature about this and take advantage of an opportunity that we’re being one unified voice. I believe that this in its self will execute some very drastic and swift actions and I am very confident in that.”

When asked if the Government/ Governor reached out to the Chamber since that statement smith said, “Yes I’ve received calls and I am sure that many other members of my board has received calls because I am sure that

you’re going to have a little bit of people that feel like this is something that we’re using to politicize an issue and it is not. As you can see from here today the various group of diversity of people here is definitely not a political issue.

This is an issue of national concern and I am sure many of us will want it to keep that way and that is why the letter is not addressing to the Government but to the Governor himself who is responsible for crime and security and the crime and security council here in the Turks and Caicos,” he said.

many of you had seen the first release that went out which really stimulated this event today and the response has been very positive. The current administration has outlined that they have a 12 point plan; the Premier is currently in the United Kingdom (UK) and moving forward with executing many of the issues that we have as a concern but we have to wait to see what the feedback from that will be.”

Smith stated that they have also received a lot of positive feedback from member of the community as well.

“Obviously with anything,

Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving On Tuesday 7th February 2017, Traffic Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force formally charged and cautioned 38-year-old Jermaine Missick of Long Bay with the offence of causing death by dangerous driving.

He is presently on $20,000 bail and is to appear to the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday

14th February 2017.

Around 11:12 p.m. on Thursday 8th September 2016, Police and other emergency services were called to the area on South Dock Road after reports of a collision involving a White Nissan V8 Titan Truck driven by the accused and a scooter with two passengers, Martin Field and female passenger Correl Glinton.

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Rachel Phillips faces jail time for contempt of court

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Rachel Phillips, the wife of Hon. John Phillips, the Governor’s Appointed Member in the House of Assembly, is facing jail time for contempt of court.

In August, 2013, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale ordered Phillips to pay businessman John “Brother Will” Williams, $32,795 with interest at a rate of six percent per year from August 1st, 2010.

The judgment against Phillips was a result of a court case in which she was found liable for damages to a house in Lower Bight that she had rented from Williams for a daycare, but which she failed to restore to its original state after making significant changes to the property.

Phillips appealed the Chief Justice’s decision but she lost the case in the Court of Appeal.

Since then, she has refused to pay the money to Williams, despite the court order and repeated efforts from his lawyers.

In July 2015, Mr. Justice Shuster made an order giving Williams liberty to serve a summons on Rachel’s husband John Williams, his attorney Martin Green, and if necessary, in the local newspapers, in order to bring the summons for examination of a judgment debtor, to the notice of Rachel Phillips.

On November 23, 2016,

Businessman and architect, John “Brother Rachel Phillips Will” Williams High Court judge Mr. Justice Robert Beckingham.

Shuster found “as fact” that Mrs. Meantime, Mr. Williams Phillips was in contempt of court is calling on Governor Freeman to and ordered that unless she pays the dismiss Mr. Phillips from the House of outstanding judgment debt within 14 Assembly as his Appointed Member. days, an order of committal to prison “It is clear that Rachel Phillips shall be issued for contempt of court has no respect for the courts of this and that she “shall in such an event be country and it wrong for her husband to committed to Her Majesty’s Prison at know that she’s violating a court order Grand Turk for a period of 30 days or and do nothing about it,” Williams told until the said judgment is paid.

The SUN. Since that order, Mrs. Phillips, “He is an MP and was a Haitian national who lives between appointed by the Governor who is the Florida and Turks and Caicos Islands, representative of Her Majesty The has been back here on a few occasions, Queen. It is just so unfair that John including as recent as December 28, Phillips and the Government would 2016, when she was seen dropping sit back and allow Rachel to treat the off her husband for the Inauguration High Court and the Court of Appeal Ceremony for the House of Assembly. with such disrespect. The Governor Her husband has since been should fire John Phillips because he appointed by Governor Dr. John should know better. This is sending a Freeman as one of his Appointed very serious message to the people of Members in the House of Assembly. He this country. It’s like you have one set also served as Governor’s Appointed of rules for some people and another Member under former Governor Peter set of rules for others. If this was

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The holder of the post will provide expert professional assistance and support to the Board of Directors and management of the Ports Authority on engineering, construction and major maintenance, and related facilities matters; and performs related duties as assigned.

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Project Specific Duties to include but not limited to the following: i) Review and approve the design drawings on behalf of the Ports Authority to ensure compliance with the designs of projects. ii) Assist with the preparation of Contract Documents using FIDIC conditions of contract. iii) Oversee facilities modification, including obtaining estimates on equipment, labour, materials and other related costs and requirements. iv) Review testing methods and materials in the lab when necessary. v) Monitor and approve construction progress.

Hon. John Phillips, Governor’s Appointed Member in the House of Assembly someone else who was in contempt of a court order, they would have been in jail long time.”

Williams said Mrs. Phillips has been “running around like a chicken with a head cut off” from the law, while disrespecting the police and refusing to take summons from the police officers and also refusing to show up in court.

He told the SUN that he also reported the matter to the Integrity Commission but he is not satisfied with how they have treated the matter.

Williams added: “Martin Green, who is her lawyer, is also a member of the Integrity Commission, so you have to ask yourself if this is a conflict of interest or not. She is saying she doesn’t have any money but John Phillips had to declare his interests to the Integrity Commission and it shows that she has several businesses. If she can’t pay, he should pay, because he can afford it and the two of them are one. That’s his wife.”

vi) Preparation of Engineer Certificates for progressed work. vii) Liaise with the Public Works on a daily/ weekly basis. viii) Provide weekly/monthly (or as determined) progress reports of projects to the Director or Ports/Board. ix) Engage and manage subcontractors and service providers to ensure minimal interruptions. x) Ensure that all facilities are operated in compliance with local regulations and international standards when necessary. xi) Be a standing participant of the Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Board of Directors.

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A single Facebook comment or Tweet can impede prosecution process, police say Police are warning social media users to be careful about their post online, as the can affect the outcome of court cases.

In a press statement, police spokesman Kevin Clarke said: “Highprofile crime is often the subject of intense public scrutiny, and with the emergence of Social Media, Citizen Journalism has evolved into a new environment of commentary and reporting. Not to infringe on persons rights to freedom of speech but it is important to remember that news reporting and citizen journalism often deviate from fact to opinion. Commentary on Social Media can impact prosecution of an offender in several ways.”

He added: “Jury bias is one way, that is where a crime goes to trial with a Jury, the legal team (lawyers who also frequents social media) representing the alleged offender may claim that the jury (entire or individually) is biased to the influence of social media in

developing and informing their opinion of the alleged offender. Prior knowledge is another way commentary on social media can make an impact, in many cases, Jurors do not know the previous criminal history if any, of a defendant.

The defendant’s lawyer may object to the jury entirely or individually, based on their knowledge of the defendant’s history. “ Clarke said that in cases where wide spread media coverage has occurred or postings on social media of a particular crime, if the lawyer can prove a juror actively participated in, liked, commented or shared social media content regarding his client, this forms a ground to dismiss them from the jury panel.

“When jury members are dismissed, lengthy trial disruptions may occur,” he said. “Social Media users should allow the judicial process to run its course because no one wants to see a situation where a guilty person

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The process of proving guilt or innocence may involve a Judge and Jury, and the alleged offender has the legal right to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of Law.”

Police investigating burglaries Police are investigating a number of burglaries.

Around 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 5th, police responded to a home in the Leeward Gates area where a man told officers that when he returned home, he realized a number of items were stolen, including three iPads, one Samsung Galaxy, a black and navy blue suitcase along with clothing, passport, backpack, Kindle tablet, Cash, credit cards, prescription sunglasses and television.

Also in Leeward Gates on the morning of Monday, February 6th, around 12:07 a.m., officers proceeded to another report of burglary at a home in the Hummingbird Lane area.

A man said he left his house around 6 pm the day before and upon his return, he noticed a number of items had been stolen. They were Passports, suitcase along with clothing, shoes, wallet, credit cards, and a large quantity of jewelry.

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Also over the weekend, a female local said she was home around 11 p.m. when four men, two of them with guns, broke into her house.

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She said the gunmen broke into the bathroom and cancelled the 911 call, but then they left quickly, after stealing her phone and credit cards.

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Court of Appeal president calls for better recording of judge summations

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Court of Appeal, Mr. Justice Elliott Mottley, QC, has called for better methods and systems of High Court judges in this country recording and documenting their summations.

Judge Mottley made the comments during the appeal of Oswald Wilson who was convicted by a jury and sentenced by Madame Justice Joan Joyner to five years for a sexual offence involving a young female in South Caicos.

Mottley noted that one of the issues in the case was that a witness for the prosecution said that the virtual complainant had, on many occasions admitted telling lies, therefore one of the issues in the case is whether or not she was speaking the truth.

He then asked if there was anything in the records that says that Judge Joyner told the jury that defence witnesses must be “treated in the same way and given the same test as prosecution witnesses, no less or no more”.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jillian Williams started to say that it is her understanding that this particular trial judge (Joyner) normally does things a certain way.

Mottley replied: “I don’t care what she does normally. I’m only concerned about what she did in this case. What the judge does normally may be good for her, but not necessarily in the interest of justice and it has to stop. I trust that going forward there will be better notes and better methods of recording summations, because to me this is nothing more than an aide memoir to the judge, and that is not what the law requires.”

The DPP said that if ones goes through the sequence of the summation it would be seen where the judge gave certain directions on the evidence. However, Mottley said that a “mere recitation of the evidence is not sufficient”.

He added: “It’s not sufficient

to say that one witness said this and another witness said that. At the end of it, it can’t be sufficient merely to tell the jury that the prosecution said that they were all getting together to smear the character and the testimony.”

Madame Justice Paula-Mae Weekes noted that that there is sterile good character direction, then on another page there is simply a note that says Mr. John Malcolm said Mr. Wilson is a deacon of the church and an upstanding member of society, and that’s the end of it.

She added: “The jury is not made to understand that they must put that into the pool of character.

What does the jury therefore think, other than that this witness came and said that. How are they assisted with what is the importance and relevance of that to their task and to the issues in the case?”

The DPP said she understood what Judge Weekes was saying, but noted that the fact of the matter is that this is all the material the jury had before them in terms of the judge’s summing up.

Judge Mottley then said that this was a case that required good character directions, so the jury needed to be directed properly.

“As judges, we have to make sure that persons who are sent to prison are sent to orison properly under the law,” President Mottley stressed.

The DPP maintained that a character direction was given by Judge Joyner, but added that there may have been deficiencies in it.

“It is true to say that the learned trial judge didn’t meet or deal with the evidence of the deacon to the god character direction,” the DPP said.

Judge Weekes said: “Well, we don’t know and that’s a guess we can’t take. We can’t be left to guess.

What does that do in the context of a good character direction? That’s why we have to understand that this is something that is going to weigh in the balance when we decide whether or not we are going to accept his credibility.

Court of Appeal President Elliott Mottley, QC. The mere fact that they are told this, doesn’t say that they know what to do with it at the end of the day. Or else the law would never require that the judge brings the issues.”

DPP Wiliams argued that had the judge relayed the deacon’s evidence to the good character directions, it would not have made much of a difference in the case. She said the issues in the case were primarily of credibility.

She said the jury had a choice between the prosecution’s witnesses and the defence witnesses, adding that issues as to the virtual complainant lying, mainly came on the defence’s case except for an issue to do with an Oreo cookie and where the victim admitted that she would have lied on occasions.

The DPP said the trial judge rightly exercised her discretion in not giving the corroboration warning because the crux of this matter was one of credibility.

Madame Justice Weekes stated: “The corroboration warning deals squarely with credibility. That’s why it exists, because sometimes virtual complainants in sexual offences cases would lie for many reasons and sometimes for no reasons at all. So the whole purport of the direction on corroboration was to go to credibility.

This is a credibility case.”

Mr. Justice Mottley said there was evidence that the virtual

complainant admitted that she did not always tell the truth, therefore that had to be tested and the jury should have been warned that in those circumstances and with that background, they must be careful before they convict.

The DPP argued that was a “contest” between the prosecution’s case and the defence’s case

She said: “Once the jury would have accepted the defence case that the virtual complainant would have lied about the defendant committing the assault, that certainly would have created a reasonable doubt and those were matters going towards credibility and the fact that they said something that was in stark contrast to what she said, did not make it necessary for a warning to be given. It was obvious from the jury’s verdict that they accepted the prosecution’s case.

President Mottley responded: “It may very well be true that they accepted the prosecution’s case, but probably because they were not given the warning. That’s the very point.

It may very well have been different had they been warned of the dangers of acting on the evidence of the complainant alone. The law says that you need to warn the jury in those circumstances because there was an evidential basis for it because there was a witness who went on the stand and said that she (the victim) had told lies. That is the evidential basis for it.

To this, the DPP said: “A witness for the defence?

Judge Mottley replied. “Don’t care! Are you trying to say that you don’t believe a witness because it’s a defence witness?”

The DDP replied: “No, My Lord. I’m saying it was an issue of credibility.”

Mottley said that in treating witnesses for the defence, the jury should have been warned that you treat them in the same manner and give them the same weight as you would give to prosecution witnesses.

The Court of Appeal will give its decision on February 21, 2017.

Immigration Officer wounded

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a report of wounding that was made on Tuesday 7th February 2017 by an Immigration Officer of Blue Hills, Providenciales.

Around 5:47 pm, officers were dispatched to the Bay Road area where the 37-year-old victim was met.

He told officers that upon arrival at home, he saw three men in his yard speaking Creole and pointing fingers at him. He approached the males to enquire about their gestures, and as a result, an argument ensued.

The complainant identified himself as an Immigration Officer and asked to see their legal status in the country. The males then attacked

him by beating him about the body and head.

One of the accused was arrested by officers on suspicion of wounding. The victim and the suspect were taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for injuries sustained, treated and later discharged.

Investigations are ongoing into this matter.

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Ms.Paula-Mae Weekes appointed Court of Appeal judge in Turks and Caicos Islands

On Thursday 2nd February, Mottley and Mr. Justice Humphrey 2017, the Honourable Mrs. Justice Stollmeyer, the other Justice of Paula-Mae Weekes was sworn in Appeal sitting in the current session

by His Excellency the Governor, of the Court of Appeal.

Madame Justice Weekes Dr. John Freeman as a judge of the Turks and Caicos Islands Court of is a former Justice of Appeal of the Appeal.

Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago Mrs. Justice Weekes was where she served for eleven years appointed to the Court of Appeal in until her retirement in 2016. She September, 2016 for a term of three was appointed a Puisne Judge of years. the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Also present at the Tobago (Criminal Jurisdiction) in swearing-in of the new judge were 1996 where she presided for nine the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship years before being elevated to Margaret Ramsay-Hale as well as the Court of Appeal. Prior to her the President of the Court of Appeal, appointment to the Bench, Justice Mr. Justice Mr. Justice Elliott Weekes served with the Office of the

Director of Public Prosecutions for eleven years and in private practice from 1993.

She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and the Hugh Wooding Law School at which she was the Course Director in Ethics from 2011-2016.

Justice Weekes is a trained and experienced judicial educator having become a fellow of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute in 2000. She has designed and delivered programmes extensively in Trinidad and Tobago Madame Justice Paula-Mae Weekes was sworn in by His and also in the OECS and Jamaica Excellency the Governor, Dr. John Freeman as a judge of over the years. the Turks and Caicos Islands Court of Appeal.

New requirement for passport holders to sign TCI passports upon receipt In keeping with the transition of printing Turks and Caicos passports to the United Kingdom which commenced in July, 2015, the Passport Office, within the Registration and Citizenship Department, Ministry of Border Control and Employment hereby inform all passport applicants that effective January 28,

2017 all passports returning will no longer have the electronic signature placed within it.

From this date, persons will have to place his or her signature at a prescribed location within the passport upon receipt.

The travelling public is also reminded to check the validity of their passports whether

there are immediate plans to travel, or not.

More importantly, the expiry dates on passports must be checked prior to ensure that it is valid for more than six months before purchasing airline tickets.

Additional information and forms may be found on the website www.gov.tc/passports

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LOCAL NEWS Anglican Bishop has words of advice for new PDM Government

The Right Reverend Laish Boyd Sr., Diocesan Bishop of The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, has issued some advice for the newly-elected Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On Monday 6th February 2017 the Diocese of The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands held the opening of the 114th Session of the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In his charge to the Synod, Bishop Boyd called on the new PDM government, among other things, to have the following as its focus: •Notwithstanding a clear majority, commit to work with the Opposition and other stakeholders •Commit to be ever mindful of Christian morals which MPs must promote and maintain to be true to their baptismal vows.

•Heed the counsel of the Church and the religious leaders to build the spiritual fabric of the nation • Respect and provide the resources for the various agencies that ensure good governance – The Integrity Commission & The Office of the Complaints Commissioner •Be a Government for all the people: practice fair and transparent decision-making and give equal opportunity for all citizens •The Constitution is a living organism. It should be reflected

upon, analysed and reviewed as a matter of routine.

•Seek to resolve the financial and overseas travel issues associated with the functioning of the National Health Insurance scheme •Seek to study and to resolve the many issues surrounding illegal immigration.

•Address crime, especially since there are now more guns on the streets •Enforce the law in every sphere: work permits, business licenses, customs duties, road traffic regulations, etc.

•Ensure that the country remains among the top regional competitors in attracting tourists; and arrest the decline of cruise ship passengers arrivals •Continue to encourage sound, sustainable, TCI- beneficial foreign investment •Continue to insist on the best use of crown land •Pursue AGGRESSIVELY, efficiency and productivity of the Public Service – facilities and processes cannot be stalled because only one person has the required key responsibility in a department and he /she is away from office.

•The performance of employees, including those in senior positions, must be appraised with a view to improving the Public Service •The British-appointed Chief Financial Officer is expected to

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On Thursday 29 December, 2017, Bishop Boyd attended the National Ecumenical Service held at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral in Grand Turk, followed by the first session of the new Parliament.

He said the Turks and Caicos Islands should be commended for: •A free, fair and more efficient election-day process •Much less acrimony among people than in the 2012 elections – indicating a more mature citizenry •A smooth handing over of Government with modest winners & gracious losers

He added: “When the British government was forced to suspend portions of the Constitution and to take over the running of the country, it was an upsetting time, but, in my view, the British government did the best thing.

The process of streamlining, of stricter management and more accountability and transparency has been a good thing for the country, and has put it in a better place. The Bahamas could learn many things from this.”

Bishop Boyd continued: “ At this time of post-election transition the country must be commended for what the interim British administration

The Right Reverend Laish Boyd Sr., and the former PNP government were able to accomplish as we recognize the stewardship of both.

•bringing the country back from the brink of bankruptcy •paying off a $170 million debt that the government had incurred through mismanagement before the suspending of the Constitution •having preparation in place to start a Sovereign Wealth Fund (Reserves) •achieving a second consecutive BBB + Standard and Poors (S +P) rating •pursuing infrastructural works of which some are completed, e.g., the first phase of the Long Bay High School in Provo. There are others in progress, e.g., the Lighthouse Road in Grand Turk •having more young Turks and Caicos Islanders in key leadership positions •the reemploying of many skilled and suitably- educated locals who were made redundant from the civil service four years ago •increasing the minimum wage and increasing salaries for some public servants.

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Interhealth Canada invests US$6000 in Computers for National Library Service

Interhealth Canada Corporate has delivered on its commitment to invest US$6000 in the education sector with the procurement of eight HP ProDesk 400 G3 Small Form Factor Desktop PC’s for the National Library Service of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The pledge was originally made during TCI Hospital’s anniversary celebration last year.

A press conference was held at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre on Thursday, February 9th 2017 to formally handover the much-needed modern computers to the country’s public libraries. The team from Interhealth Canada led by Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Carriere included Chief of Medical Services,

Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant and Information Systems Manager, Detorrie Tennant.

Minister for Education, Hon. Josephine Connolly accepted the donation on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and praised the company for its consistent investment in community projects. Other corporate companies were encouraged to make similar investments as part of their social responsibility.

Head of the National Library Service, Cecil Graham who was accompanied by Library Assistant, Sharene Gibbs said the computers were highly-anticipated as the five branches across the country are in

Interhealth Canada invests US$6000 in Computers for National Library Service 1 dire need of functional and modern computers. These libraries are located on Providenciales, Grand Turk, South Caicos and two branches can be found

in North Caicos. Plans are underway to introduce computer classes for library users on everyday software packages such as Microsoft Office.

Minister of Tourism attends CTO meeting

Minister of Tourism Hon. Ralph

Minister Higgs commented, Higgs recently attended the CTO’s “Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased Council of Ministers and Commissioners and honored to be a part of the CTO meeting in Nassau, Bahamas during membership, as it is the premier the period January 30-February 1st. organization representing the

The meeting welcomed a Caribbean as a whole. These meetings number of regional tourism leaders, provides an ideal forum to discuss who collectively engaged in discussions the issues and challenges affecting on private/public partnership for Caribbean Tourism and to discuss the marketing the Caribbean in 2017, solutions and to adapt best practices culture and the development of the employed by other members of the Caribbean’s Human Capital and the organization. As the new Minister Caribbean Leaders’ Summit. for Tourism, I am looking forward to

Coach Job Description and Responsibilities: Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is seeking two experienced Football Coaches to work in our Grassroots and Youth Academy Programmes. The Football Coach’s Position is responsible for assisting the Technical Director and Head Coaching Development Officer with organizing the football program at the TCIFA. The Coach will assist with conducting practices, motivating players and instructing players in game techniques and tactics.

Responsibilities:

•To assist the Technical Director and Head Coaching Development Officer in creating a Long Term Coaching Development Plan for the TCIFA •Consult with the Technical Director and Head Coaching Development Officer in formulating the coaching sessions to be utilized in the Grassroots and Youth Academy Programs •Assist with the creation and updating of the Players’ Data Base.

•Organize and conduct individual and group training sessions as directed by the Head Coaching Development Officer •Co-ordinate and assist in supervising the Volunteer Coaches •Brief all helpers, volunteer coaches and players on the aims of the session and the purpose of each activity.

•Liaise with the Technical Director with updated monthly reports of all teams.

•Attend any meetings with fellow coaches, parents and children where appropriate •Identify and recruit, in line with the TCIFA procedure, additional Volunteer Coaches to assist in coaching in the Grassroots and Youth Academy Programs •Assist in identifying player pathways for players within the various TCIFA programs •Identifying players for the Youth and Senior National Teams.

•Develop your own skills by attending all coach education courses that are organized by the TCIFA. •Be aware of and promote the TCIFA codes of conduct for coaches, players and parents at all times.

•Be aware of and follow the procedures for recording accidents.

•Be aware of the Child Protection policy, Health and Safety policy and Emergency procedures applicable in the Turks and Caicos Islands and abide by them during the course of your employment.

•Ensure that there is an accessible, well stocked first aid kit at the venue.

•Responsible to the General Secretary/Technical Director

Board, Hotel and Tourism Association and representatives from the various hotels.

During his travel, the minister also commenced initial discussions with reputable airline company IBC, regarding the prospect of airlift to the island of Grand Turk. The meeting served as an exploratory one, with future discussions and engagements to continue with relevant stakeholders.

Further details will be forthcoming as this initiative progresses.

Alexandra Resort is inviting applications for the following positions:

ACTIVITIES. POOL AND BEACH SUPERVISOR Summary: Reporting to the Director of Operations responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: - Coordinate activities for guests around the property (i.e. Manager’s cock tail, movie night, karaoke night, pool tournaments, beach volleyball tournaments, etc.)

- Ensure that beach and pool equipment are properly maintained and re turned.

- Conducts Inventory of beach towels and towel cards and advises front desk of any discrepancies.

- Conducts inventory of the pool and beach equipment on a weekly and monthly basis.

- Informs of any equipment needing replacement and follows up with ap propriate dept. for purchase.

- Ensure that the pool chairs and cushions and the pool area are present able and free of debris at all times.

- Schedule, based on occupancy, cleaning and maintenance of pool and beach equipment.

- Schedule and payroll of beach attendants.

- Training of beach attendants - Coach and counseling with assistance of Guest Services Manager.

- Ensure that the beach is properly cleaned of debris at the end of each day.

- Other duties may include but not limited to: assisting with wedding set up as it relates to the pool and beach area (i.e. moving beach loungers, placing signs on beach so guests do not sit in the area.)

Requirements: •Can work well under pressure in a fast paced operation •Can work independently and prioritize responsibilities •Team player – works well with and supports team colleagues •Responsible & reliable Physical:

Qualification:

•US Soccer D License or CONCACAF D License at a Minimum. Equivalent UEFA, CONMEBOL or other Confederation Licenses are also accepted.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The job is physically demanding requiring the successful candidate to work outdoors for long hours in varying weather conditions. As such the successful candidate must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Working hours

•32 Hours per week, most coaching after 4pm till late, working most weekends

making Turks and Caicos contribution to the industry”

Whilst in The Bahamas, the Minister also attended the Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), the largest tourism marketing event in the Caribbean. The event showcased thousands of hotels, tourist boards, tour operators and airlines amongst other agencies in the travel industry. Turks and Caicos was well represented with a large contingent of tourism professionals including the Turks and Caicos Tourist

Salary will commensurate with experience.

•Long periods of standing on your feet, active for entire shift •Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

•Pushing and pulling heavy equipment up to 500lbs •Ascending or descending ladders and stairs

Salary range for this position begins at $21,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

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

Submissions to be no later than February 10th, 2017

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Affairs Of The Heart

Its Valentine’s week and so we celebrate love and all that has to do with the heart. As we focus on the emotional aspect of the season, let’s not forget the physical wellbeing of this vital organ.

Let’s examine some easy tips that will help you maintain a healthy heart:

Another doctor that may help keep your heart healthy is actually your dentist! Good oral hygiene does more than keep your teeth white and your breath fresh. Research done at the Cleveland Clinic suggests that the bacteria that cause gum disease can also raise your risk of heart disease.

Clean after each meal, floss daily and visit your dentist for routine cleanings twice a year.

Heed The Warnings

Eat Well

Not smoking is perhaps the no 1 thing you can do for your health in general and your heart health in particular. Smoking is thought to be the most important controllable risk factor for heart disease, as you are 2 – 4 times more likely to have heart disease if you smoke compared to those who do not. If you smoke, talk to your doctor about quitting the habit and if you don’t smoke, don’t start.

Seeing your doctor at intervals and knowing and controlling your numbers – blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar is also key in maintaining good heart health. High cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension all increase your risk of developing heart disease and having more than one of these illnesses together further compounds the issue. Partner with your physician to manage these conditions with medications and lifestyle.

Having a diet high in fiber and low in fat and salt is essential for heart health. High intake of fiber has been linked to an increase in good cholesterol so bulk up on your oatmeal, vegetables, beans and whole grains.

Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines are high in omega 3 fats which have been linked to good heart health so have these 2 to 3 times a week. Also, almonds, walnuts and pecans deliver a powerful punch of heart-healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

But keep the serving size small as they are also high in calories.

Activate Your Exercise Plan

Though many women don’t like to lift weights, regular strength training is important as it allows you to build muscle which increases your metabolism rate. This will make it easier to maintain a heart healthy weight as you will burn more calories throughout the day. Additionally,

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

Administrative Assistant Job Description and Responsibilities: Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: preparing correspondence, photocopying, faxing, mail distribution, filing and such other clerical and secretarial tasks assigned by the TCIFA. The Administrative Assistant will also be responsible for coordinating and maintaining records for staff, phones, petty cash and office keys.

Responsibilities: •Provide general administrative and clerical support including preparing correspondence, mailing, scanning, faxing, copying and other clerical and secretarial related duties.

•Create and modify various documents using Microsoft Office.

•To maintain electronic and hard copy filing system •Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence •Perform data entry and scan documents •Manage calendar for General Secretary •Assist in resolving any administrative problems •Complete errands on behalf of the TCIFA whenever necessary •Telephone receptionist duties •Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails •Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for General Secretary and the President •Perform additional tasks to support the effective operation of TCIFA’s office.

•Maintain office supplies for TCIFA’s office.

Qualification: •Bachelor’s Degree would be a plus but not mandated •2+ years of hand on administrative support experience •Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook a must •Knowledge or operating standard office equipment •Excellent communication skills – written and verbal •Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills •Good research skills and attention to detail.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

once done with the correct form, many of the weight training exercises target the abdominal muscles, making a strong and lean core more attainable.

This is important as research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has linked excess belly fat to higher blood pressure and unhealthy blood fats.

Whilst most of us would agree that aerobic fitness is key to keeping your heart healthy, going to the gym or running 5k races isn’t the only way to keep your activity levels up. Take every opportunity throughout the day to get moving and condition your heart, lungs and muscles. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park on the far side of the parking lot when going shopping or running errands. Play with your dog or kids outside instead of playing video games or watching television. It all adds up!

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Dark chocolate not only tastes good but it also contains heart-healthy flavonoids. These compounds help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of heart disease. Additionally, moderate consumption of alcohol can help raise your good cholesterol. Red wine in particular may offer benefits for your heart. So, this Valentine’s day you can raise that glass of wine and have that guilt free piece of dark chocolate.

Here’s to your heart.

High levels of stress affect the body in a myriad of negative ways.

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Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson holding national prayer, praise and thanksgiving services The Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands takes this opportunity to invite the general public to the National Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving Services to be held throughout the Islands.

As a Christian nation, it is imperative that we recognize that as we journey through life, we embrace the opportunity to give thanks and praise to the Almighty God for his goodness and mercies that have been bestowed upon us. God has truly been good to us and we have much to give him thanks and praise for as we reflect on the course of our lives. We as a people continue to face many challenges and we need to see God’s face so that we may receive His guidance and heal our land.

These Church services seek to bring all of the Turks and Caicos Islands together, representing all sectors of society in praise and thanksgiving to God for protecting our people and in prayer with one unified voice ensuring that the voice built on by our fore-fathers will prevail as we, collectively work together in partnership to address and alleviate the

Prayers for our Civil Servant and Private sector and our elderly.

The services will take places at the following days and time:

Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson social ills of our communities.

Our country has been faced with an increased number of social ills plaguing our community from crime, drugs and self-harm amongst our general population. Undoubtedly, our country calls for desperate Prayer and Thanksgiving.

Throughout the services, there will be prayers for our Churches, our children, youth and Schools, all Parliamentarians and non-elected arm of Government, the law enforcement officers/ agencies

•Grand Turk - Salem Baptist Church on February 12, 2017 at 2:30 pm •Middle Caicos - Mount Moriah Church on February 19, 2017 at 11:00 am •South Caicos – New Testament Church of God March 3, 2017 at 2:30 pm •Providenciales – Bethany Baptist Church on March 5, 2017 at 2:30 pm •North Caicos, Kew – Church of God of Prophecy March 19 2017 at 2:30 pm •Salt Cay – St. John’s Anglican March 10th 2017 at 1:00 pm.

The Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson is inviting the General Public to attend these services as we seek God’s guidance and give him thanks for the countless blessings for our beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands.

2017 Nassau grouper closed season ends February 28

The Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR) would like to remind all fishing interests, restaurants and general public that Tuesday, February 28th will be the final day of the closed season for Nassau Grouper for 2017.

Fishers are reminded of Regulation 14 of the Fisheries Protection Regulations, as amended,

that states that: 1.Any person who takes or is in possession of, or sells, any marine product smaller than the legal size commits an offence.

2.For the purpose of this regulation the legal size means, in relation to – (ca) Nassau Grouper – (i) A minimum length of 21 inches; and

(ii) A maximum length of 35 inches

The DECR appeals to citizens, residents and visitors in the Turks & Caicos Islands, to familiarise themselves with and to uphold the Fisheries Regulations, and urges all responsible citizens to call DECR at 338 4170 or environment@ gov.tc to report any violations.

 Performs related work as assigned by the Director of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance.

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITOR Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Information Technology Auditor, FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Description  This job will focus primarily on conducting performance, information technology and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; identifying technology risks and independently evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology infrastructure, application controls (including information security); and coordinate the development of the annual audit plan.

Main Duties  Identifies and evaluates the organization’s information technology risk areas and provides key input to the development of the annual audit plan.  Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.  Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.  Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.  Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the board of directors.  Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.  Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.  Plans and executes audits of client/server technology platforms and evaluates IT internal controls and works collaboratively with management to identify actions needed.  Conducts data extraction, analysis, and security reviews utilizing software tools.  Supports audits and consulting engagements related to programming, mainframe batch and online processes, client-server architecture, internet and intranet functionality, database extraction, technology strategy, and data communication and network security.  Acts as liaison with IT business partners to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity, and system security.  Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information.

Required:  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of related work experience and education  5 - 7 years of internal or external IT auditing experience.

Preferred:  Advanced degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems or equivalent education.  Completion of CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) , or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Abilities and Skills:  Must be tech savvy. Must have a solid base of computer skills related to hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing -- from installation to operation and repair. Programming knowledge is helpful, since IT auditing uses computer-assisted audit tools to perform many job functions.  Must continuously learn and monitor advancements in technology.  Proficient in using computer software (e.g., ACL, SQL, Excel) and application systems  Working knowledge of auditing processes/procedures  Must possess excellent team playing and leadership abilities  Comfortable with leading edge risk assessment methodologies.  Must possess strong inter-personal, organizational, multi-tasking and written and oral communication skills.  Must possess the ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.  Skilled in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.  Skilled in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.  Skilled in negotiating issues and resolving problems.  Possess detailed technical skills in multiple platforms  High level proficiency in information technology control concepts and system development methodologies .

Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is February 21, 2017: Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com or aadams@fortistci.com

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Unite for safer internet, says Flow

As the world observed an interactive presentation about Safer Internet Day recently, leading Safer Internet Day to Teachers, telecommunications provider Flow students and various Parent-Teacher is urging all stakeholders to join Associations. together to make the internet a better “The internet provides place for all, especially young children excellent learning and communication opportunities but it also opens the and teenagers.

“From cyberbullying to social door to some unwanted elements,” networking, each year Safer Internet said Darron Hilaire, Marketing Day aims to raise awareness of Communications Executive, FLOW. Hilaire added, “As the emerging online issues and chooses a topic reflecting current concerns,” region’s leading telecommunications said Delleriece Hall, Flow’s Turks provider it is our responsibility to share our knowledge and provide and Caicos Islands country manager.

This year’s theme is ‘Be the relevant information as it relates to the effective and safe use of the Change: Unite for a better Internet’.

“Safer Internet Day is internet. Our children are spending celebrated by hundreds of countries more and more time online, and around the world and at Flow, we are with this trend, we are seeing a concentrating our efforts this year diversification in the dangers they on promoting the healthy use of the face. Parents must make it a priority internet and connectivity among our to familiarize themselves with the young people,” said Delleriece Hall, devices and media that their children are using.”

Country Manager, FLOW.

In some of its markets across As part of Safer Internet Day the region Flow, will today deliver

activities, Flow is providing Parents and Children with safety tips on how to use the internet more safely. Here are just a few: •Keep computers in a hightraffic area of your home and establish limits for which online sites children may visit and for how long. Most children also have mobile access so make sure to monitor cell phones, gaming devices and laptops as well.

•Remember to surf the Internet with your children and let them show you what they like to do online.

•Encourage regular dialogue with your children and make it your business to know who is connecting with your children online.

•Set rules for social networking, instant messaging, e-mailing, online gaming and using webcams.”

Delleriece Hall, Flow’s Turks and Caicos Islands country manager

According to research conducted by internet security company ESET to mark Safer Internet Day, millions of children around the world are being exposed to a wide range of online threats at an increasingly young age, with less than half of parents using parental controls to block unsuitable material.

The research also noted that over the last eighteen months, almost eighty percent of parents bought their children an internet-enabled device.

However, parental controls available within anti-virus software, online or the device itself are only being used by half of all parents.

World Wetlands Day 2017: A Great Success!

The Turks and Caicos Islands hosted a very successful World Wetlands Day! The Department of Environment & Coastal Resources and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies successfully collaborated with a number of partners to bring awareness to the importance of our wetlands and the mangroves that reside within them.

On February 2nd Clement Howell High School’s Eco club brought along a willingness to get their hands dirty in order to assist with conservation efforts at one of Provo’s most important wetland sites, Wheeland Pond. They cleaned up the area, collecting 20 full bags of

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“I like to be outside, I like to be in nature. I love to see what is going on around us and nature,” said Eco Club member, Wadson Charles.

On Friday 3rd, students of the British West Indies Collegiate’s Reef Action Team (RATs) partnered with the DECR, Amanyara, the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund and Big Blue Unlimited to establish a Mangrove Restoration Project at Mangrove Cay. This area is adjacent to a busy boat channel and an ecological mecca for kayakers and paddle boarders on a daily basis. Boundary buoys demarcate the restoration site, where students planted red mangrove seedlings (or

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Activities culminated with their willingness to assist with our planned clean-ups and mangrove on-going conservation efforts in the plantings on Providenciales, Grand various areas. They demonstrated Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay, stewardship in an area that is often on Saturday, February 4th. The taken for granted and neglected successes of these clean-ups should and hopefully this would encourage be attributed to all those that showed the rest of the community to do the up in the name of conservation, as same!” said DECRs Environmental well as the School for Field Studies, Outreach Coordinator, Amy Avenant, and the Marine and Coastal Ecology about Saturday’s clean up at Wheeland Pond on Provo.

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“We need to cherish the natural mechanisms that builds is celebrated every year on 2 our resistance to natural hazards,” February, and day marks the date said Dr Virginia Clerveaux, of the adoption of the Convention on Director of Disaster Management & Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores Emergencies.

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•Assist with drafting monthly blogs and newsletters as well as internal and external documents, and presentations •Assist team with preparation of collateral material for sales •Assist with other marketing, advertising, public relations, and production activities and tasks related to the implementation of the projects marketing plan

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: February 1, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Cook

Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $1,800- $2,100 per month DATE OPEN: January 16, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Personal Assistant to the CEO and Marketing Coordinator Basic duties are to provide assistance and support to the CEO as Personal Assistant and to Grace Bay Resorts Marketing and Development projects.

Duties for CEO as Personal Assistant •Maintain efficient office procedures and insures maintenance of accurate and updated files and follow up procedures.

•Handle special reservations and requests.

•Carry out specific projects and research.

•Handle Business License renewals for various entities.

•Liaise with legal team and bank officials as needed for various entities.

•Pick up mail twice weekly (IBC).

•Deposit checks from various entities.

•Run errands as needed.

•Responsible for arranging payment of bills for CEO and Corporate Office •Arrange travel and accommodations for CEO and Director of Marketing.

•Prepare Corporate Office Expense Report for CEO. •Prepare Expense Reports for CEO and liaise with accountants.

Rock House •Assist with Marketing & Sales coordination •Required at sales office from 1pm to 5pm Mon – Fri and 9 to 12 Sat •Assist with the planning and drafting of social media messages, oversee ‘selected company’s’ program for all social media channels, and assist in creating posts to support Rock House initiatives and activities.

•Track and share media coverage •Assist Director of Marketing and Sales team in buyer/owner relations •Assist Director of Marketing and project with local media outreach

Turks & Caicos Islands National Insurance Board TENDER NOTICE FOR MAINTENANCE OF HVAC AT THE HON. L. HEADLEY DURHAM BUILDING, GRAND TURK Quotes are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced HVAC Technician in possession of a valid Turks and Caicos Islands business license in the appropriate category for the maintenance of the Air Conditioning System at the Hon. L. Headley Durham Building, Grand Turk.

The successful contractor will be expected to provide the following services: (a) Inspect and monitor all air conditioning units and connecting systems and parts to ensure that the air conditioning unit is functioning properly: (b) Clean air filters and replace the same as necessary (c) Clean return & supply grills (d) Inspect, adjust, lubricate and clean fans, bearings, drives and motors; (e) Inspect condenser and evaporator coils and pressure clean as required: (f) Maintain and adjust electrical wiring components and controls: (g) Repair or replace as needed all parts and components of air conditioning units identified during the maintenance process: (h) Clean and make presentable the surrounding area upon completion of maintenance; All tenders should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to:

SALES & MARKETING •Ensure GBR content on partner/third-party websites maintains brand standards •Develop social media content in conjunction with marketing team •Review social media presence daily (Facebook, TripAdvisor) and respond/escalate per matrix •Maintain central marketing initiatives calendar •Assist in local public relations initiatives •Participate in/host FAM events for media and travel agents as needed (site inspections, dinners, island tours, etc) •Run reports on marketing initiatives •Handle reservations for Caribbean Food & Wine Festival and collecting payment for tickets.

•Maintain CFWF Database and e-blasts to past attendees.

•Distribute Ticket Sales updates to CFWF Board Members weekly.

•Check in guests at all events.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $3,000 - $3,500 DATE OPEN: February 6, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Pastry Chef

Job Overview: The Pastry Cooks responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, simple syrups, amenities, displays/centerpieces and special request items. They should have a complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely. Also, they should be able to maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Meet with the Executive Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $10.50 - $11.25 per hour

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than March 17, 2017 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1030 Email: sheba.wilson@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

THE CHAIRMAN TENDER COMMITTEE NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD GRAND TURK TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Clearly marked: TENDER OFFER FOR MAINTENANCE OF BACKUP GENERATOR NATIONAL INSURANCE OFFICE, GRAND TURK to be received no later than 12: 00 noon on Friday, March 17, 2017.

All bids will be opened at a Tender Board Meeting shortly thereafter. The National Insurance Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender offer and will not accept responsibility for any costs incurred by the bidders.

Failure to mark and seal the tender offer correctly may render the tender offer incomplete and not acceptable. The envelope shall not indicate its origin in any way.

Tenders received otherwise by email or fax will not be considered.

Quotes received after the deadline will be returned unopened.

All tender prices must be valid for at least ninety (90) calendar days from the tender submission date.

Bidders are required to include a completed and signed copy of the Certificate of Non-Collusion, which might be obtained from the National Insurance Office on Grand Turk or Providenciales.

Further information is available on the NIB website at www.tcinib.tc.

Or contact: MISS RHESA CARTWRIGHT, DEPUTY DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD HILLY A EWING BUILDING PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Email: rhesacartwright@tcinib.tc Tel: (649) 941-5806/5906

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promotions for guests. Two years or more experience in managing a high end clothing boutique.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 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.

**General Manager: The General Manager is the primary strategic business leader of the property with responsibility for all aspects of the operation. The General Manager must oversee property performance, sales & marketing initiatives and strategies, manage profitability and revenue generation. Additionally, the General Manager must be able to attract talent and build talented teams and be multi-skilled and celebrate diverse environments and can relate to people from a variety of backgrounds. The General Manager must have at least 10 years experience in managing in a five star boutique hotel with minimum 3 as a General Manager.

Essential duties: Maximize revenue and profitability, represent the hotel in the community and head the executive committee of the property. Manage all sources of revenue to include rooms, food and beverage, and others. Ensures all departments are profitable and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders. Achieve exceptional levels of guest and team member satisfaction. Promote the Gansevoort culture at every opportunity and stay true to its core values. Operate the hotel under the covenants of the management agreement, and other relevant brand standards/SOPs. Establish the strategic plan and execute to fulfill property revenue and profit objectives in accordance to annual budget, marketing plan and capital expenditure plan. In collaboration with the hotel’s financial controller, prepare and manage the budget and quarterly forecast process, and general reporting requirements internally, with brand leadership, banking affiliates, owner’s representatives and investors.

Continually analyze market trends and direct team accordingly to obtain objectives. Creates local and national marketing plans and pricing strategies and knows market segments. Responds quickly to changing market conditions and revises strategies accordingly.

Actively participates in sales discussions, meetings and plans. Knows monthly production levels for each sales team. Produces monthly financial reports and knows at all times where the hotel stands against budget. Protects the hotel and its assets through enforcing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program. Provide exceptional customer service to all hotel guests, making their stay as comfortable and accommodating as possible while achieving team and Brand goals. Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.

Starting salary: $100,000 per annum Public Area Attendant/Room Attendant/Houseman - Loves to clean. Clean and maintain guest rooms and general areas. Clean and replenish amenities as per the resort standards. Assists room attendants with heavier tacks, window washing, linen delivery and removal.

Servers/Assistant Servers - Provide guests with food and beverage service – restaurant, bar, room service, beach & pool. Able to work on feet all day, good math skill, experience in fine dining service an asset.

Starting salary: $6.25 per hour

**Retail Buyer/Merchandiser - This position requires someone with established relationships with high end clothing wholesalers in Miami, Los Angeles, New York City, South America and locally to bring the right mix of high end merchandise at competitive prices to suit the resort client. The Merchandiser will be responsible for maintaining relationships with Buyers and distributors, for proper planning, budgeting and forecasting sales at the Boutique. The merchandiser must be able to promote the boutique as well as organize

The successful candidate must have/be; •Three years or more experience in managing a high end clothing boutique •Financial, Business and/or Hospitality Management degree or equivalent experience, with a passion for customer service •Must be able to control inventory and effectively manage cost control.

•Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.

•Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Office software and Opera) •Have proficient management, leadership, business development and technical skills.

•Must be detail-oriented and exceptional organization and time management disciplines •Ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.

•Must be fluent in English. Additional languages desirable.

•Salary range: $8 - $12 per hour plus commission Assistant Director of Rooms Division: Reporting directly to Director of Rooms is responsible for the consistent delivery of exceptional performance of Rooms Division in both guest experience and financial results, and for the successful management of all internal and external relationships.

The successful candidate must have/be; •Experienced hospitality executive with minimum 10 years five star international management success – Must have Caribbean experience with 3-5 years management in each departmental discipline.

•Thorough knowledge of resort front office, housekeeping and laundry procedures, operations and equipment, with the ability to execute all aspects.

•Financial, Business and/or Hospitality Management degree or equivalent experience, with a passion for customer service •Exceptional leadership skills with a proven record of providing consistently high guest experience standards balanced with operational efficiencies.

•Five Diamond and Five Star Forbes experience.

•Demonstrated success at delivering results through establishment of standard procedures, disciplined coaching and management.

•Proven ability to develop business plans and budgets, and effectively monitor performance to meet objectives •Energetic, results driven leader with collaborative approach; focused on empowering people; developing skill in others through coaching, training and experiential learning.

•Sense for perfection and attention to detail •Self-motivated and dependable with an exceptional work ethic and strong problem solving skills •Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Office software and Opera) to prepare reports, employee schedules, inventories, budgets as required.

•Professional appearance and demeanor •Must be able to work on weekends, holidays and some overnight shift.

•Must be fluent in English and European languages. Additional languages desirable.

Starting salary: $50,000 per annum **HVAC Technician - Must be able to troubleshoot and repair different HVAC systems. Daikin system experience preferred. Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. Troubleshoot and repair laundry equipment. Through proper data collection will create a preventive maintenance schedule for all electrical equipment, HVAC equipment and emergency generator. Must be able to work on electrical systems, reading and understanding blueprints. Troubleshoot and repair home appliances. Qualification: Must be a collage graduate with minimum 10 years experience in the HVAC field and hospitality field.

Must be HVAC certified. Must be able to work with hand and power tools. Work on ladders and lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Must be able to work independently and have troubleshooting skills. To provide the guests and associates with a secure and comfortable environment by maintaining and ensuring that all mechanical systems are operating in accordance with the Gansevoort standards. Work in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents or injury.

Starting salary: $25,000 per annum

**Position currently held by a work permit holder 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 the Turks and Caicos Island Work Permit Board, Sam Harvey Building, Downtown, Providenciales.

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Join us on February 18, 2017, at the Salt Shed to speak with FortisTCI representatives about services and learn all that FortisTCI has planned!

SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 2017 11:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M.

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The Shore Club is now accepting applications to fill the following positions outlined below.

BANQUETING MANAGER The Banqueting Manager will be responsible to lead and create a luxury experience by overseeing banquet operations which meets all Shore Club experience. Ensures satisfaction of The Shore Club and banquet guests by supervising and coordinating banquet personnel, and participating in the development of business strategies for all restaurants and banqueting which are aligned with the overall objectives of the resort.

Ensures room is set up in accordance with guest specifications by supervising set-up staff and inspecting room comfort, lighting and temperature prior to events.

•Conducts function review with guests; adjusts specifications as necessary and follows up to insure all details are correct.

•Attends pre-convention meetings to ensure all details are prepared according to the guest’s requests •Coordinates the setup of each function by verifying desired services and menu in advance with other departments as needed •Synchronizes timing of banquet activities with Executive Chef •Inspects banquet rooms on an on-going basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure facilities are in excellent conditions at all times •Presents the bill at the end of the function or as requested by accounting Manages staff •Provides employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities.

•Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback.

•Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential.

Manages, oversees and monitors banquet operations •Schedules employees in accordance with staffing requirements of each function; communicates details of function to employees.

•Manages banqueting services provided during banquets and meetings; ensures the quality of food and beverage products served.

•Initiates purchase orders for specific banquet items and maintains inventory of banquet equipment and supplies.

•Prepares budget; monitors actual expenses and compares to budget, taking corrective action as appropriate.

•Leads quarterly inventories •Develops and implements business strategies for banqueting •Assists in the creation of banqueting Budget •Monitors status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate •Develops and implements strategies that support achievement of the resort’s goals Develops and implements strategies to achieve revenue and profit goal •Assists in the development of the marketing plan for the outlet by keeping current on competitors on a regular basis.

•Develops and implements special promotions and employee incentives •Works closely with the chef on menu engineering •Provides employees with current up-to-date information on menu offerings •Increases sales by coaching employees on effective sales techniques •Maximizes productivity by using forecasting techniques to adjust scheduling Manages the banquet operation of the restaurant to ensure a luxury experience •Manages banqueting services and coach’s employees on The Shore Club luxury service •Maximizes use of guest history information to ensure a high level of guest recognition and personalized service •Ensures banqueting appearance always meets The Shore Club standards.

•Provides regular employee communication, including pre-shift meetings to discuss menu specials, house count, reservations, new menu items and all import resort updates •Assists in quarterly inventories Salary for this position $38,000.00-$42,000.00 and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

SENIOR BUTLER The butler will provide the highest service to our guests. The Butler’s primary goal is to create an ambiance of superior luxury by anticipating each individual guest’s needs. This is accomplished through moments of surprise and delight that our guest would never have experienced before. Also, ensure guest familiarities to frequent guests visiting the hotel.

Requirements: •Minimum of 7 years’ experience in food and beverage fine dining as a personal Butler •Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written •Strong knowledge of a variety of cuisines and wines/beverages •Must possess local knowledge in order to respond to all inquiries from guest, such as restaurants information •Must possess basic computational ability •Must possess basic computer skills •Must be able to follow through all the guest requests and communicate them to the appropriate departments and management in an efficient manner •Must be have attention to details second to none ability, superior interpersonal skills and desire to provide exceptional service to our guest •Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length •Must be able to exert well-paced, ability to reach other departments and locations in a timely manner •Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space •Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.

•Must be able to bend and squat and lift up to 25 lbs •Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 75 lbs •Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions. Bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

•Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment Starting salary $10 per hour BUTLERS The butler will provide the highest service to our guests. The Butler’s primary goal is to create an ambiance of superior luxury by anticipating each individual guest’s needs. This is accomplished through moments of surprise and delight that our guest would never have experienced before. Also, ensure guest familiarities to frequent guests visiting the hotel.

Requirements: •Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food and beverage fine dining as a personal Butler •Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written •Strong knowledge of a variety of cuisines and wines/beverages •Must possess local knowledge in order to respond to all inquiries from guest, such as restaurants information •Must possess basic computational ability •Must possess basic computer skills •Must be able to follow through all the guest requests and communicate them to the appropriate departments and management in an efficient manner

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•Must be have attention to details second to none ability, superior interpersonal skills and desire to provide exceptional service to our guest •Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length •Must be able to exert well-paced, ability to reach other departments and locations in a timely manner •Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space •Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.

•Must be able to bend and squat and lift up to 25 lbs •Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 75 lbs •Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions. Bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.

•Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment Starting salary $7.00-$8.00 per hour SOUS CHEF This position is responsible for the management and efficient operation of all kitchens Stewarding areas of the hotel.

Areas of Responsibility includes: •Assist with ensuring the Kitchen and Stewarding departments are consistently managed in a professional manner.

•Liaise with the chefs to ensure all kitchen equipment is in proper working condition.

•Assist with the recruitment and training of Kitchen and Stewarding employees in accordance with hotel guidelines.

•Assist with the review of the performance of Kitchen and Stewarding employees in accordance with hotel guidelines.

•Assist with overseeing all aspects of the Kitchen and Stewarding operation ensuring the operation is in accordance with business levels.

•Work closely with the Executive Chef to prepare daily market lists.

•Review all daily bookings for all restaurants.

•Assist with ensuring hygiene standards and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times.

•Assist with ensuring all Kitchen and Stewarding employees are trained in the correct use of all equipment and legally required training and testing is completed.

•Manage the Kitchen and Stewarding departments in the absence of the Executive Chef.

•Assist with setting all standard operating procedures for the Kitchen and Stewarding departments.

•Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure food and labor costs are in line with the hotel budgeted guidelines.

•Assist with providing menu training for service employees to ensure they are able to describe menu items properly to guests.

•Assist with seasonal and special event menu preparation.

•In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager.

Key Skills and Requirements: •Minimum 6 years of culinary experience in a luxury hotel environment.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Culinary tertiary qualification required.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

•Must have excellent mathematic skills.

•Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure.

•Must be organized and detailed oriented Salary range is $28,000.00-$30,000.00 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications ASSISTANT RESTAURANTS MANAGER Assistant Restaurants Manager is responsible for ensuring successful operation of the outlet(s) and functions assigned, ensuring memorable, luxury dining experiences for all guests and maximization of revenue and profitability.

Areas of Responsibility: •Manage assigned outlet or function during shift to ensure operation is in accordance with standards, ensuring all employee performance meets standard with all duties completed properly and on timely basis.

•Ensure all opening and closing checklists for outlet/function are completed correctly and on time.

•Conduct pre-shift briefings to effectively communicate key information and updates; make and distribute station assignments and special information.

•Maintain positive personal presence with body language and demeanor, complying with all hotel and department grooming and dress code standards.

•Monitor employee performance and provide feedback and coaching.

•Ensure all charge and cash handling policies and procedures are followed at all times and that cash floats are properly maintained and secured during and after shift.

•Ensure staff is well trained, knowledgeable and conversant with all menus.

•Assist with employee performance reviews in accordance with hotel guidelines.

•“Touch” each table during shift and use knowledge of guest and name to ensure a high level of guest recognition and personalized service.

•Assist in conducting physical inventories of all linens, china, beverages and other supplies.

•Prepare storeroom requisitions.

•Ensure accurate recordkeeping as required and track daily sales.

•Establish and maintain departmental communication, maintaining Daily Log Book for shift; keep manager fully informed on a timely basis of any problems or need for action.

•Maintain controls of inventory and keys.

•Attend all daily briefings, meetings and training as required.

•In addition, other duties as may be requested or required by department or other manager.

Key Skills and Requirement: •Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

•Must have excellent mathematic skills.

•Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure.

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

•Guest Satisfaction (comment cards, website postings, in-person feedback) •Attendance and timeliness •Completion of work assignments (safely, timely, completely, correctly) •Achievement of sales and/or cost control goals Salary range is $36,000-$40,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER The Food & Beverage manager is responsible for all meal periods in all outlets and In Suite Dining. This individual will have a strong background in service and will lead the service

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team on the floor. The Food & Beverage manager will work closely with Chef de Cuisine and ensure guest experience is memorable and five-star.

Areas of Responsibility: •Completion of Customer Follow-up calls on a timely basis.

•Timely analysis of Food & Beverage Prices in relation to competition.

•Participation and input towards F&B Marketing activities.

•Entertainment of potential and existing customers.

•Development and maintenance of all department control procedures.

•Attendance and participation at weekly F & B meeting and Department Head meeting.

•To assist in menu planning and pricing.

•Development and maintenance of department manual.

•Supervision of weekly payroll input.

•Participation in Manager on Duty shifts as required.

•Assure the maintenance of bar control policies.

•Assure completion of requisitions where deemed necessary.

•Assure the completion of weekly schedule and shift duties while: a. maintaining a labour cost in accordance with budget b. assuring adequate and consistent service levels •Improvement on guest satisfaction index – comment cards, online reviews, departure surveys •Completion of monthly inventory.

•Procurement of requirements of small wares, linens etc.

•Ensuring that services meet customer specifications.

•Work with the Chef, Dining Room Manager, Bars Manager and Food & Beverage Supervisors to ensure all arrangements and details are dealt with.

•Establish a rapport with guests to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

•Minimize number of customer complaints.

•Ensure a professional attitude and proper business attire when on property, ready to meet or service a client at any time.

•Ensure staff have professional attitude and proper appearance and uniform standards.

•Teamwork-Relations with co-workers and management.

•Recruitment and selection of employees for vacant positions.

•Responsible for staff training and development of service team Key Skills and Requirement: •Minimum 6 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

•Must have excellent mathematic skills.

•Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure.

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

•Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales, labour costs and profitability.

•Development and training of all service employees •Consistently high service level metric results Salary range is 45,000-$50,000 per annum and is based on previous experiences and qualifications.

Applications are invited for teaching positions Preschool Teachers Responsibilities The Preschool Teachers will be responsible for teaching the Abeka program to young children.

Duties Design educational programs for students based on their needs.

Knowledge The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: Child development and early education theories and practicesSafe and appropriate activities for children Ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times Education and Experience: The incumbent should attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the position through completion of an Early Childhood Education Program combined with related day care and/or preschool teacher’s diploma experience or its equivalent.

Interested applicants please contact Tumble Totz at 649-339-5878 or email resume to tumbletotz@gmail.com

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LEAD SECURITY The Shore Club is seeking a highly motivated professional individual with a passion to serve. If you have leadership skills, an outgoing personality and have a passion for serving guests, you are encouraged to apply for this opening.

•The ideal candidate must be a team player with a positive demeanor.

•You must be a diligent worker with a proactive attitude.

•Good communication skills in the English Language a must.

•Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Previous resort experience is a plus.

Salary $7.50-$8.50 HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Duties and responsibilities •Must have 5 years’ experience in luxury resort in same capacity •Must be able and willing to work long shifts •Ensures maximum compliance and efficiency in the performance of Housekeeping staff in guest rooms and surrounding areas •Carries out the policies and procedures of Housekeeping Departments Standard Operating •Offers assistance to guests and owners, initiates corrective action on complaints of cleanliness and service to guest rooms •Assists in and conducts monthly Housekeeping Inventories as required •Conducts routine guest room and common area inspections. Provides inspections scores and retrains for success •Assists in and conducts staff scheduling and annual performance evaluations •Maintains inventory and stock controls •Ensure delivery of service excellence to all guests by monitoring staff performance and provides hands-on training and development •Evaluates and updates Executive Housekeeper on staff performance. Makes recommendations for appropriate action in the areas of disciplinary and commendation •Maintains quality controls and assurance •Assists in overseeing Laundry Department as required in service, quality, inventory, inspection, scheduling and overall performance •Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description.

Salary for this position ranges from $28,000.00-$40,000.00 per annum and is based on previous experiences and qualifications.

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: February 17, 2017.

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LOCAL NEWS

Chamber of Commerce host meeting on crime S

everal concerned residents and members of the Chamber of Commerce came out to express their concerns about the crime situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The meeting was held at the Gustavas Lightbourne Sports Complex on Tuesday February

7th, 2017. There were some very strong comments from several attendees at the Gus Lightbourne Auditorium and afterward there was a signed petition that was addressed to Governor John Freeman.

The following are photographs from the meeting.

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

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

The Administration Department requires: ✓

The Watersports and Catamaran Departments require:

Manger on Duty or Night Manager

Reports to:

✓

Senior Manager on Duty

Reports to:

This individual manages the Resort’s operation at night and takes care of all guests concerns during this time. Directs and coordinates the activities and oversees the staff of all departments in operation at night in the absence of their managers.

Qualifications and Experience: ▪ Minimum of an Associate’s Degree ▪ Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a team in a hospitality environment ▪ Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

There are currently Manger on Duty or Night Managers with on island status however more than one is required. Recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time.

The salary for this position ranges between $ 25,000.00 and $35,000.00

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum one year work experience in a similar or comparative position; • Computer literate with computer application and software i.e. Windows/Excel/Access/ Outlook. Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; The Shift Leader position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Reports to: Executive Chef Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef, and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Stewarding and Banquets Department requires:

The First Mate position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Bar Department requires: ✓

Shift Leader

Reports to:

Beverage Manager

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Bartender Bar Porter Cocktail Server/ Pool and Beach Server Hostess

Reports to:

Bar/Beverage Manager

Have a full knowledge of mixology and the use of all bar equipment, glassware and ingredients.

Maintain a clean and efficient bar. Have an excellent command of guest service information and consistently practice excellent service with a friendly smile.

Banqueting Steward Stewarding and Banqueting Managers

Under the guidance and supervision of the Stewarding and Banqueting Mangers within the scope of established Sandals Resort & Spa policies, the Banqueting Steward will ensure that all aspects the banqueting operations are performed accordingly.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

• No allergies to chemicals • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Dining Room Department requires: ✓ ✓

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

The Dining Room Department requires:

Server/ Waiter/ Waitress Hostess

Reports to:

Shift Leader

Reports to:

Qualifications and Experience: ▪ Boat Captain’s license ▪ Ability to Swim ▪ First aid/ CPR Certification

The Bar Department requires:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training; • Three to five years’ culinary experience hotel/resort.

✓

Boat Captain

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • One year experience in similar capacity • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge;

Cook

Reports to:

First Mate

Is responsible to assist the Beverage Supervisor in the running of the Bar ensuring that they operate smoothly at all times, within the standard operating procedure.

The Kitchen Department requires:

✓

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The main function of the First Mate is to supervise all activities of the boat while in operation in absence of the boat captain. Will perform the duties of a First Mate otherwise and take care of the guest and equipment.

Concierge Manager

Assist with the supervision of the Concierge operation and ensures personnel are executing their duties in accordance to SRI SOP’s. Directs and coordinates the activities and daily functions of the Concierge department according to standards of Sandals Resorts International. Creatively and innovatively foster, mentor and develop team members.

✓

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Boat Captain’s license • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; • Basic Compressor Certification (an asset) (MAKO);

Reports to:

Shift Leader

Watersports Manager

The main function of the Relief Boat Captain is to supervise all activities of the dive boat while in operation in absence of the boat captain. Will perform the duties of a Dive Instructor otherwise and take care of the guest and equipment.

✓

The Concierge Department requires: ✓

Relief Boat Captain

Restaurant Manager

To provide prompt, courteous and professional service to all patrons; monitoring service standards and assisting where possible, ensuring the smooth flow of the restaurant operation and enhancing the guests’ experience.

Restaurant Manager

Is responsible to assist with Dining Room supervisor the coordination, planning, organizing and control the activities of the restaurant..

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • One year experience in similar capacity • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge; This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $12.00 per hour

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $10.00 per hour

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

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

and should reach not later than February 17th 2017

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A REWARDING CAREER WITH COMO HOTELS & RESORTS STARTS TODAY!!

At COMO, we create experiences worth re-living, experiences that inspire guests to travel and live differently. COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands DUTY MANAGER The duty manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of a hotel and its staff.

They have commercial accountability for budgeting and financial management, planning, organizing and directing all hotel services, including front-of-house (reception, concierge, and reservations), food and beverage operations, and housekeeping.

Duties  Checks cleanliness of lobby and public areas, lights and as well as front office staff in proper and orderly appearance and behavior  Gives the instructions to the Night Reception, during the high occupancy periods, regarding: guests and release room blocked because of no- shows  Handles guest complaints and other related problems  Maintains and be guided of hotel policy on credit/lost and found hotel guests properties  Follows up in credit check report, liaise with credit manager  To responsible for front office operation during the absence of Front Office Manager (HO)  Conducts and ensures the neat of appearance of front office attendant as well as correct attitude and behaviour, discusses problems that encountered on this point with front office manager, assistant front office manager and their shift leaders.

Skills & requirements  Working knowledge of opera system version 5, computers and Microsoft office suite with proficiency in excel and word  Well organized with great written and verbal communication skills  Outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable speaking and enjoy working with people.  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk and listen for a lengthy period of time.  4 years Five star hotel managerial experience or combination of education and experience  Must be able to work long hours as shift can run until 2am  Bilingual in, Spanish, French, Swiss or Italian as Duty Managers deals with all guest complaints and must be able to meet all guest needs Salary range: USD30K to USD45Kper annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder Executive Assistant Manager F&B: To effectively manage and develop the Food and Beverage and Pool & Beach Department, ensuring that all property and COMO standards are implemented, adhered to, improved when necessary and meets international standards.

Duties  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  Ensure daily opening and closing procedures are performed according to standards  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  To be present during the main meal periods in the Restaurant, Bar area, pool & beach and special events to interact with all guests until closing  Proactively handle guest issues / complaints, ensuring that the conclusion is satisfactory for all parties.

Skills and Qualifications:  Previous five star Hotel & Restaurant management experience  Previous experience working with multi-cultural/multi-ethnic groups  Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience  Ability to build, train and maintain teams Salary range: USD35,000 to USD 50,500 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder HVAC: As an HAVAC Technician you are responsible to install, service and repair temperature and air quality control systems Task and responsibilities: • Repair, maintain and provide technical attention to all electrical and mechanical refrigeration systems of the hotel • Maintain preventively all air-conditioning and refrigeration systems within the hotel • Check on performance of refrigeration systems and components • Verify all door closing systems on walk in coolers / freezer (door gaskets / latches) • Check and maintain all defrosting systems and automation of ice makers • Ensure routine cleaning of fan coil units and air-handling unit filters • Check on performance of air-conditioning and chill water systems • Cooperate with all engineering colleagues in detention of failures of air-condition and refrigeration system and function set up.

• Strict control on venting of CFC’s to atmosphere • Overhauling of air-condition / refrigeration equipment and systems • Check all refrigeration and oil levels and control of major repairs.

Skills and Qualifications: • Five to seven years’ experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting and correcting diverse HVAC service issues.

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.

Salary range: USD35K to USD50K per annum. Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications

Duties

• Develops close relationships with guests throughout their stay with the aim of gaining their loyalty.

• Presents the General Manager with a daily report on activities and events • Supervises and coordinates the departments: ensures they are well organized and run smoothly • Is in constant contact with the other departments and ensures that information circulates smoothly between them.

• Takes part in or validates the recruitment of all team members • Carries out annual performance appraisals on the people directly under his/her responsibility, sets targets and provides support for career development • Prepares the marketing and commercial action plan for the hotel • Optimizes the hotel’s occupancy rates and develops associated services • Keeps track of the standard of services delivered, based on guest comments and quality audits • Draws up the annual budget for the departments and follows up implementation • Implements the rooms pricing policy in an effort to optimize it • Manages headcount to ensure it matches the level of activity in line with the predefined budget • Carries out occasional checks on cash operations, activity reports etc.

• Checks and analyses the dashboard charts prepared by the Heads of Department • Takes part in “Debtor” meetings and runs thorough checks on files in litigation • Analyses financial results and takes corrective measures as necessary throughout the year.

• Decides on the department’s investments in conjunction with the General Manager.

Skills & requirements

• Business school with operational experience • Vocational hotel and catering school with management experience • Other hotel operational background with management experience • 5 to 10 years’ professional experience in a range of contexts (business sector, volume, country, hotel management etc.) and good knowledge of rooms • Professionally recognized management skills • Remote Island work experience and must be willing to relocate Salary range: USD50,000 to USD 72,000 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder

Front Office Manager

Oversee the effective and efficient operation of Front Office in accordance with the objectives, performance and quality standards established by the hotel. This includes Reception, Concierge, Business Centre, Telephone, and Duty Managers. To plan, organize, and motivate all colleagues to excel in delivering quality experience to all guests.

Duties:

• Ensure that quality experience, policies, mission, vision and objectives are followed through • Responsible for the efficiency and profitable functioning of the Front Office Department which includes Front Desk, Guest History, Concierge and Telecommunication • Maximize rooms’ revenue and occupancy by effectively maximizing yield and excel in room up selling and other revenue centers • Ensure effective manning at all times to maximize productivity and business demands • Perform all aspects of personnel and training functions, including hiring, performance appraisals, counselling, coaching, disciplinary action, monitor performance, etc.

• Handle and respond to guest complaints and comments relating to the department tactfully • Set yearly objective, targets and program for the team and monitor its effectiveness.

• Monitor closed out dates, room inventory and coordinates with Reservations.

• Identify training needs and implements effective training program. Train colleagues on new work processes, understanding of policies and procedures.

• Well versed with COMO Hotels & Resorts Group goals and information.

OTHER MANAGERIAL AND SUPERVISORY POSITIONS Director of Purchasing Regional General Manager IT Director Storeroom Manager Restaurant Manager

Spa Supervisor Head Butler

EAM Rooms Meetings and Events Manager Regional Director of Finance

Director of Peoples Development Health and Safety Manager Private Estates Manager Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant Spa Therapist Manager

Regional Director of Engineering Privates Estates HSK Supervisor Salary range: USD24K to USD$90K per annum and is based on experience and qualification.

Some position currently held by a work permit holder.

OTHER POSITIONS: Private Estate Attendant Commis Chef Food & Beverage Server Chef de Cuisine Yoga/Pilates Instructor Spa Therapist Bellman Housekeeper Airport Greeter

Privates Estates Attendant Spa Receptionist Hostess Recreation Attendant Bartender Kitchen Steward K-9 Dog Security/Handle Receiving Clerk Butlers

Demi Chef Boat Mechanic Pastry Chef HVAC Technician Spa/Gym Attendant Guest Service Agent Purchasing Clerk Turndown Attendant Chef De Partie

Salary range: USD24K to USD$90K per annum and is based on experience and qualification.

Some position currently held by a work permit holder.

Hotel Manager

Our Hotel Manager is in charge of the organization and quality of Reception, Room Service, Housekeeping and Floor services offered to guests. Is also responsible for good financial and qualitative results. Helps define and implement hotel strategy. Ensures respect of internal and external audit procedures

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview. Forward your resume to the Human Resources Department at the following address: Parrot Cay Resort and COMO Shambhala * P.O. Box 164, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands *Ph: (649) 946 7788, Fax: (649) 946 7749 Email: careers.parrotcay@comohotels.com

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BOHIO DIVE RESORT

IS RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION The successful candidate must have

Seeking: Domestic Worker Salary: $200 two weeks Must be willing to work 5 days per week Contact: (649)243-5281

Carl Robinson

In Grand Turk Is Seeking a Domestic Worker Salary: $6.25 per hour To work 5 days per week Contact: 243-0483

• Certification in Sage 50 Accounting Software in order to complete bookkeeping entries in the evenings • Ability to plan & schedule scuba diving, boating excursions and water activities fro both guests and cruise ship visitors • English and French required, Spanish an asset • Must be PADI Certified Open Water Diver and Boat Captain • Minimum 2 years living in a Caribbean setting • Work Schedule will include weekends, public holidays and most eveings Candidates should apply in writing including a cover letter, resume and references to: info@bohioresort.com

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Is seeking to employ 3 Labourers Is seeking to employ 4 Domestic Workers To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact 431-1971 THE OUT LINER BARBER SHOP & BEAUTY SOLON

Is URGENTLY in need of 2 Launderers Salary: Negotiable Contact: 246-9066 or 231-0047 #440391

is looking for a reliable person to fill the position of a cosmotalagist must be able to work on weekends and holidays must have at least tw0 years experience salary $6.25 per hour please sendresume to joma930@msn.com

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Is seeking a Carpenter Salary: $10.00 per hour To work 6 days per week Must have flexible work hours Contact: 331-0221 or 331-0220

Seeking: 1 Domestic Worker Salary: $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Contact: 946-3704

Is looking for a Farm Hand in Grand Turk To work for 5 days a week Salary $6.25 an hour Please called Phone No. 246-6952

Lillian Missick

DRS Building LTD

Maleka Seymour

Seeking 1 Labourer Salary: $7.00 per hour To work 5 days per week Contact: 242-5334

Seeking: 1 Domestic Worker Salary: $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Contact: 244-8074

Rigby Building

is Looking for a Labourer in Grand Turk To work 5 days a week Salary $6.25 an hour Please contact Lillian Missick at 241-4445

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Holiday Tires

T’Anne Astwood

Dewin L. Williams

Is seeking a Store Clerk in Grand Turk To work 6 days a week Salary $6.50 per hour Contact 946-1951

Seeking a Domestic Worker Salary: $6.25 per hour To work 5 days per week Contact:

Is seeking a Babysitter Salary: $6.50 per hour To work 5 days per week Contact: 241-5131

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Louise Belzi in Grand Turk

Is looking for a Babysitter/Nanny Willing to work Mondays – Fridays 8:00am- 4:30pm Salary $6.25 per hour Please contact: 343-5121

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SHREE SAI LIMITED

Is advertising for a general manager for its Grand turk store Applicants should have at least eight years experience in management of stores at cruise ports and willing to be transferred to other locations outside of grand turk. A full knowledge of overall management of the establishment and staff, accounts background, monitoring of stock levels, accurate reporting to directors. Salary is based on experience.

Applicants should apply to the directors of shree sai ltd c/o grand turk Cruise port.

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Needed in South Caicos

1 Labourer Must work 6 days a week Maintain yard & garden Upkeep of property Salary - $6.25 contact # 331-4475

Hosea & Mercedes Simms

Is looking for a Salon Helper To work five days a week at Mercedes Beauty Salon Salary $5.25 an hour Phone No. 2410131

Faboutique Fashions

IRENE ASTWOOD

Joab Germain

Seeking Part-time Sales Assistant Salary: $175 per week Contact: 231-0312

Seeks to employ 1 Domestic Worker in Grand Turk To work 5 days a week Salary $6.50 per hr Please contact Lorna James 242-7311

Seeking a Domestic Worker Salary: $6.25 To work 5 days a week Contact:

#440383

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NEWS NEWS

Jamaica Prime Minister declares zero tolerance against crime

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed security officials to take a zero tolerance approach in the fight against crime and violence.

The announcement was made at a press conference called on Wednesday following a special meeting of the Cabinet.

The Prime Minister, in outlining his government’s plan to address issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse and the sexual grooming of minors, suggested that the national has been brought to its knees with crime.

“The police when called to a scene, have now been

given a policy directive that the aggressor as determined in the discretion of the police will be the condition of the bail after detention will specify that they must get counseling or have a discussion about the use of violence in domestic issues, intimate issues or in grooming.”

He also called on the police to take a zero tolerance approach to Child Pornography.

Holness also said that 400 additional police officers will be trained to deal with domestic violence, which accounts for 37 per cent of murders annually.

As part of the zero

tolerance approach, the police, with the help of the Transport Authority, will also target illegal taxis by removing dark tints from the windows of all public passenger vehicles.

Meanwhile, leader of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Portia Simpson Miller on Wednesday also called on Government to urgently make its security plans public.

“The crime wave we have seen over the last few months will have a devastating effect on economic growth and development if it is not checked. It is important that the Government and the police tell the nation

urgently the measures being implemented to keep our country safe,” she said in a news release.

She also urged Jamaicans to exercise responsibility and vigilance as they go about their daily business.

Over the last 13 months, 86 people had been held for shooting, 67 for murder, 252 for rape, 280 for robbery, 202 for sexual offences/indecent assault, 237 for sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16, 169 for break-ins, while 54 were held for larceny under the category of crimes against women and children .

Prime Minister Andrew Holness

Bermuda Commission of Inquiry final report delayed again

The Commission of Inquiry has been given a third extension after failing to release its report on the misuse of public funds by Tuesday’s deadline, according to the Royal Gazette newspaper.

The independent fourperson panel, chaired by Sir Anthony Evans, has been tasked with looking into the findings of the Auditor-General in her report on the 2010, 2011 and 2012 financial years.

It began its work on April 1 and was originally given 20 weeks to deliver its report, meaning a deadline before the end of August. But in June, after a single public hearing was held, the commission was adjourned for further hearings in September and the deadline pushed back to December 31.

In October, the commission stated in the Frequently Asked Questions section of its website that it remained “focused on a target completion date of December 31”.

But the report was not completed by that date and the

commission revealed that it budgeted for the commission by had asked Michael Dunkley for the Cabinet Office was $480,000 another extension, until the end but was later increased to $1.16 of January. million.

The Premier said he The panel said on its website had extended the deadline again in October: “The commission for the submission of the final is proposing to account for the report from the commission for expenditure of its budget upon another month, until February completion of its work, ie when 28. its report is submitted to the

Mr Dunkley said: “I Premier.” have been advised by the It noted that the law members of the commission that requires it to present its report in addition to completing the in writing to the Premier and mechanics of producing their “when required, furnish to the report, the extension will allow Premier a full statement of the time for communication with proceedings of the commission those who testified before the and of the reasons leading commission and who now may to conclusions arrived at or be subject [to] criticism in the reported”. report.

As well as former

“In turn, this provides Bermuda Court of Appeal judge persons who may be contacted Sir Anthony, the commission’s to respond if they wish to do so. members are lawyer and

“As this four-week time former MP John Barritt, period ensures that due process businesswoman Fiona Luck and may be followed, I have no issue businessman Kumi Bradshaw. with granting the commission’s We asked the request for extension. It should commission for comment from be noted that this extension Sir Anthony or the panel as a is not expected to result in whole on the latest extension additional costs.” but the commission said it could

The original sum not provide one by press time.

St. Vincent bans Styrofoam products KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government has announced a ban on the importation of Styrofoam products.

Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves delivering the EC$976.4 million (One EC dollar =US$0.37 cents) budget to Parliament on Monday night, also announced the removal of value added tax (VAT) on

biodegradable packaging and food containers.

“This measure is intended to lower the costs of these environmentally positive substitutes for plastics, including Styrofoam, and reduce the adverse effects that plastics have on our environment,” he said.

The new measure goes into effect on May 1.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines join several

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have banned Styrofoam which is made of fossil fuels and synthetic chemicals, which may leach if they come in contact with hot, greasy or acidic food.

Environmentalists say while Styrofoam keep coffee hot, they may also add an unwanted dose of toxins to the drink and even animals are affected by the product which is indigestible.

St. Lucia launches multi summer festivals

St. Lucia, whose claim to global reputation for quality entertainment is built on 25 years of experience hosting the island’s annual Jazz & Arts festival, has launched SOLEIL–a series of six summer festivals taking place from May through October.

A simultaneous launching of the festivals which will include what has become known as St. Lucia Jazz, was held both in Castries and in Nassau, Bahamas Thursday during Caribbean Marketplace and will have another launching in London next week Tuesday.

“With the new season of festivals, St. Lucia aims to increase tourism arrivals while also creating opportunities for local artists and businesses that will enhance the visibility of the island as a vibrant and diverse cultural destination,” explains Minister for Tourism Dominic Fedee to an audience of regional and international journalists and leading tourism officials here.

“We look forward to not only celebrating St. Lucian traditions, but also serving up a summer of fun and entertainment to visitors and locals alike,” Fedee noted.

The Summer Festival series will kick off May 12 -14, 2017, with St. Lucia Jazz, a celebration of Caribbean and international jazz music. Events will take place across the island with three major concerts taking place at Pigeon Island National Landmark. Jazz climaxes on Sunday, May 14 with Star-studded headliners include Grammy nominated singer and actress Vanessa Williams and multi-talented Rachelle Ferrell. Confirmed headliners Rupert Lay, steel pannist Victor Provost and Malavoi, hailing from Martinique, will also take the stage.

In its first year The St. Lucia Summer Festival will also feature: Roots & Soul (June 16-18): Dedicated to new trends in reggae, conscious hip-hop, Afropunk and R&B, an event that will also mark the launch of St. Lucia Carnival to be held mid-June through mid-July.

TheSt. Lucia Tourist Board said that Lucian Carnival gives revellers the opportunity to fête throughout the island in true Caribbean fashion.

Also on the cards is a return of the Saint Lucia Food & Rum Festival to be held August 24-27, while A Country & Blues Festival is planned for September 15 – 17 reflecting “the diversity and modernity of the genres of music that act as powerful storytellers of the past and draw strong parallels to Saint Lucian folk traditions”.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Cayman Islands has best run economy in Caribbean, says RBC economist

The Cayman Islands has the best managed economy in the Caribbean region, according to RBC Group economist Marla Dukharan.

The fact that Cayman generated growth while at the same time having fiscal surpluses is unheard of in the region and the Cayman Islands government had done a “fantastic job,” she said, speaking at the Cayman Economic Outlook conference last week.

“This is the best run economy in the entire Caribbean,” she said.

“You should have a conference here and invite all the ministers of finance from around the Caribbean and tell them how to run a country because there is a lot they can learn.”

One of the reasons for Cayman’s comparative success is that government spending, practiced by the rest of the region, rarely works, she said, because 80 to 90 percent of what governments spend leaks out in the form of imports. “So when our governments spend, it does not support our economies. It supports the economy of China and the U.S. and whoever else we import from.”

Many Caribbean countries therefore have high levels of debt but not the desired increase in economic growth.

In Cayman, employment has increased and resulted in the lowest

RBC Group economist Marla Dukharan unemployment rate in the Caribbean.

At the same time, Cayman has seen five consecutive growth years since the financial crisis, which regionally was only matched by the Dominican Republic.

But growth in itself is not enough, Ms. Dukharan said. “You have to have growth that is inclusive.”

She noted that Cayman has the lowest level of poverty in the Caribbean and a level of inequality

“that is kind of in the middle.” However, expensive, stopover arrivals have Cayman’s inequality is somewhat stagnated at a high pre-crisis level due different given that the lowest income to issues around capacity and airlift. earners are largely expatriate workers. Meanwhile, the product offering in

This group of people may not Cuba still has a certain appeal, she be able to vote but they can choose to said. leave. “The thing is, you need them,” The marginal decline in the RBC economist said. “The Cayman cruise arrivals, on the other hand, is Islands needs that kind of labor to be not so much of an issue because cruise the world-class destination that it is.” ship tourists spend less. “If you have

She said Cayman’s level the choice between building a big of service is unsurpassed because cruise terminal like St. Maarten or expatriate workers really want to the Bahamas or remaining a stopover work and are dedicated because they destination, I would choose stopover,” have to send money back home to Ms. Dukharan said. their families. “You need to look after The other issue for Cayman them and think about that.” is that from even before the global Dollar to strengthen financial crisis, Cayman has seen

Ms. Dukharan expects the a steady decline in the number of U.S. dollar to continue to strengthen entities licensed by the Cayman against major currencies like the Islands Monetary Authority. sterling, the Canadian dollar and the “The industry is facing an euro. existential crisis,” she said and

That means for Cayman, “strategic changes” are needed. whose currency is tied to the U.S. dollar, Cross-border financial flows that it will lose competitiveness in have declined rapidly and the Cayman exports to holders of those currencies, economy is going to be affected by especially in tourism. this, she said. But despite being an

Cayman may have to consider offshore financial center, Cayman “is adjusting its pricing to remain an the most stable and least vulnerable attractive destination for both visitors in the Caribbean.” from non-U.S. dollar countries and Cayman’s government simply U.S. visitors who otherwise may opt has to recognize the direction in which for cheaper alternatives. the offshore industry and tourism are

In addition to Cayman’s heading and mitigate the obvious tourism product becoming more risks.

$5m budget cut for The Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

The Bahamas Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe

The Bahamas Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said it is time for the government to stop “investing money” into Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival and “hand over” the yearly celebration to a “private entity”.

Speaking with reporters outside the House of Assembly, Mr Wilchcombe said the government will spend “considerably less” on Junkanoo Carnival this year but if he had it his way “we would not have to spend anything at all”.

However, Minister of State for Finance Michael Halkitis told The Tribune that the government has budgeted $5m for this year’s event.

For the inaugural festival, the government spent $11.3m, going over its initial budget of $9m, with the total cost of the first carnival $12.9m, with the rest covered by sponsors.

Last year, the total cost was $9.8m with a government subsidy of $8.1m.

Since its roll out in 2015, Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has faced backlash from critics

about the amount spent on the festival compared to the financial return. Some have also accused the government of adopting other countries’ culture, instead of investing more funding into the Bahamas’ premier cultural event, Junkanoo.

Mr Wilchcombe said the government has proved over the past two years that carnival does have traction and can have a “major financial contribution” to the Bahamian economy. He said it is time for the government to “pass it on”.

He also said Junkanoo Carnival will not be cancelled because of the impending general election.

“The country does not stop right before elections, that is ridiculous. I would like to see it move more into the private sector now, government has done what it could do, it has established it, its has proved that it does have marketability so allow now for the private sector to come in and purchase the franchise,” Mr Wilchcombe said.

“We will spend considerably less (this year). I

am operating on the premise that we don’t have to spend anything.

I am operating on the premise that the private sector will take it over and pay the government a franchise fee. We will own the franchise but certain standards must be maintained but allow for it to be run by the private sector. We should not be doing it, we started it, we invested it, now it’s time for us to hand it over and we get a franchise fee, but the private sector should take it over.”

Mr Wilchcombe said the money the government has spent in the past can now be used for “the refurbishment of the Dundas (Performing Arts Centre), the refurbishment of the National Centre for the Performing Arts and creating new programmes that will assist the arts.”

The government has been highly criticised for hosting the event and not making a profit.

Last year, Bahamas National Festival Commission Chairman Paul Major said the festival has never been and will never be about turning a profit on investment, contending that no variation of the event hosted around the world has generated a profit for the host nation.

He said the success of the festival must be measured by the thousands of persons that benefit from the event indirectly.

Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has previously said that his party will “privatise carnival” and invest the country’s money into Junkanoo and other cultural events if elected in the next general election.

New 5-Star boutique hotel opens in Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Bermuda’s newest five-star hotel is set to open its doors to its first paying guests next week.

The Loren at Pink Beach, a boutique resort on the site of the former Pink Beach Club overlooking the south shore, will celebrate its launch with a party this week before the first guests arrive on February 16, according to developer Stephen King.

“This is a great year for Bermuda.

We have a new hotel here, the first new hotel in a while and that’s exciting in itself,’ King said.

“Every time I used to come to the island, I thought this is what it needs. There are a lot of executives and 30 to 60-year-olds who want to travel and expect this when they go somewhere. This is what they want, and when they arrive on the island it just didn’t exist.”

While the finishing touches were still being put in place at the property, King said he was excited to welcome the hotel’s first guests. While he said only 12 rooms will be available next week, many more are expected to come online in the following weeks.

“We are experimenting at the moment. We have various friends, family and workers trying out the rooms at the moment to make sure everything works, but the first fee-paying guests arrive on the 16th, which is really exciting.”

The hotel’s beach club is set to get a familiar name when it opens — the Pink Beach Club.

The hotel opening comes as the island gears up to host sailing’s prestigious America’s Cup in May and June which is expected to bring in thousands of visitors and provide a welcome boost to Bermuda’s struggling economy.

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CTO signs agreement Portia Simpson Miller announces with Airbnb departure as PNP leader

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, – The Barbadosbased Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Tuesday said it had signed an agreement with the worldwide accommodations leader, Airbnb, to develop a set of policy principles and recommendations on the sharing economy for Caribbean governments and other stakeholders.

Under the agreement, both organizations will share data and studies with policymakers about the positive impact of the sharing economy in the region; identify ways to make it more inclusive; and broaden the benefits of tourism to non-traditional actors, attract new stakeholders and focus on providing amazing and unique travel and cultural experiences to visitors.

The agreement was signed by CTO Secretary General Hugh Riley and Airbnb’s public policy director for Central America the Caribbean, Shawn Sullivan.

“This partnership agreement will also provide to the CTO an economic analysis of Airbnb’s positive impact on local economies. By reviewing Airbnb’s aggregate data, key stakeholders will be briefed on the value of a peer-to-peer review mechanisms, at the same time Caribbean government officials and other stakeholders learn about the long term benefits of the sharing economy and home sharing in particular,” the CTO said in a statement.

Riley said the CTO is establishing a basis for mutual cooperation with Airbnb.

“It is important for us to examine all aspects of this important segment of the sharing economy.

We believe that by clearly understanding Airbnb’s massive influence in capturing consumers’ interest in unique accommodations we will be in a position to properly advise our members and to allow the Caribbean to achieve the goals of year-round profitability, visitor satisfaction and sustainable tourism development,” Riley said.

Jamaica – HATFIELD, Manchester —Amid an air of gloom and unease, long-awaited dates for departure of Portia Simpson Miller as president of the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) as well as a delegates’ vote next month for her replacement were announced.

Though Simpson Miller addressed the conference indicating her imminent departure, it was General Secretary Julian Robinson who told National Executive Council (NEC) members at a closed meeting, and then journalists, that a special delegates conference to select Simpson Portia Simpson Miller Miller’s replacement as party will close on Friday at midday, president will be held on March Robinson said.

26, 2017.

Carefully shepherded Robinson said to and from the meeting by Simpson Miller will demit aides, Simpson Miller did not office as Opposition leader on speak with journalists who were April 2. Before that she will gathered from early at Hatfield make her presentation to the Primary and Junior High. parliamentary budget debate After the meeting as Opposition leader. Simpson Phillips rejected suggestions that Miller, 71, will continue as the transition process had taken Member of Parliament for St too long.

Andrew South Western.

“No. It is what it is, and this is Former Finance the right time because it is the Minister Peter Phillips, the only time,” Phillips told the Jamaica one thus far to have put himself Observer. forward as a candidate for PNP Journalists on the leadership, is widely expected to outside straining to hear be unopposed as the delegates’ the Opposition leader as she choice to replace Simpson Miller. addressed party executives in the Nominations open today and closed meeting discerned a sense

of discontent on her part as she reflected on her service over 40 years to party and country. She entered politics as a councillor in 1974, and has been president of the PNP since the departure of P J Patterson in 2006. She was prime minister from 2006 until the PNP’s defeat by the Jamaica Labour Party in September 2007, and again served in that capacity following victory at the polls in December 2011 until defeat last February.

Immediately after the meeting, party stalwart Dr DK Duncan — a former MP, general secretary of the 1970s, and Cabinet minister, confirmed Simpson Miller’s discontent.

Asked about the mood of the meeting, Duncan said his impression from listening to the Opposition leader was that there had been “pressure” on her to decide “the actual date of the resignation or the start of the transition”. He said he was disappointed because of “what appears to be inordinate pressure on the party leader. She does not deserve that sort of pressure.”

Duncan appeared to suggest that media reports, including a recent Sunday Observer piece which said the lack of a timetable for Simpson Miller’s departure had the party in limbo, contributed to the situation.

Dominican PM Skerrit says his government will not be overthrown

ROSEAU, Dominica – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Wednesday said that his ruling Dominica labour Party (DLP) would not be removed from office unless through the ballot box as he condemned the violence that erupted here on Tuesday night as police used teargas to disperse opposition supporters demanding his resignation.

Addressing the 24th annual general meeting of the Agricultural Industrial and Development (AID) Bank, Skerrit, who had earlier toured some of the businesses looted or set on fire by the protestors, said that his silence should never be regarded as a sign of weakness.

He told the bankers that the riot had been organised “clearly by the leadership of the United Workers Party and their associates” had resulted in millions of dollars in losses.

“I visited the Muslim store, they set fire to the back of the store and I saw the volume of stock, millions of dollars destroyed. Those that were not damaged by smoke or fire were damaged by water,” Skerrit said, adding it is incomprehensible as Christian people and go to church every morning and praise God “would be condoning this action by the United Workers Party (UWP) because of our partisanship…”

Skerrit, who is due to address

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit the nation later on Wednesday on the violence, said that the store owners and others had invested significant amounts of resources into the island. Adding that the stores attacked were done so randomly.

“And we can wake up in the morning and be okay with it, nothing happened in the country. That we are not going to let our voices be heard and condemn this because we are supporting the party, or because we do not like or love Roosevelt Skerrit.

“That has nothing to do with me. It is about the country and the country’s future. When to send to the world the impression that this country is not a place to do business and to come to visit how are we going to create jobs in Dominica.”

He said the acts aimed at toppling his administration

by force would never succeed.

“I am saying to people in Dominica, that nobody or groups of individuals are going to get out or my government out without going through the ballots. Never take my silence for weakness. I am measured with my approach with life … as the leader of the country let it be known that there should be no actions on the part of individuals of Dominica to overthrow this government.

“So if that’s what is their intention I am sending message to them they bette4r re-think their plans. But this action last night was planned it was calculated and it was executed,” he added.

Earlier, Opposition Leader Lennox Linton condemned the “violence and vandalism” in the capital on Tuesday night and denied that the party played any role in getting protestors to set fires and loot several buildings.

“Today we say, the United Workers Party condemns the acts of violence and vandalism that erupted in the streets of Roseau during the evening of February 7, 2017 causing widespread loss and damages to business enterprises and triggering fears for safety and security in a season of heightened tension in our practice of civility,” UWP leader Lennox Linton said in an address posted on his Facebook page.

“The leadership of the

United Workers Party was being blamed on the grounds that the disorder resulted from a public meeting… earlier in the day calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

“Both events are un-related and we condemn these baseless criticisms as forcefully as we condemn the lawlessness visited upon the capital on Tuesday night.

For the avoidance of doubt the public meeting ended hours before the violence and vandalism,” he said.

National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore Wednesday praised the police for their “high degree of tolerance” after they used tear gas to disperse opposition supporters who had taken to the streets on Tuesday calling

for the resignation of Skerrit.

“The Police Force demonstrated the highest degree of constraint and diligence and managed to stabilise the situation using reasonable force in the circumstances.

They did not respond with deadly force,” Blackmoore said in a broadcast on the state-owned DBS radio.

He said that the police must also be commended for keeping peace in the capital, “attending to acts of arson… the last one being a fire and a road blockage at Fond Cole” on the outskirts of the capital.

“That is not want we want in Dominica. Ladies and gentlemen we all have the responsibility to condemn… blatant criminal acts.

An aerial view of Dominica’s quaint capital town of Roseau

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Court ruling again blocks Trump immigration order

A defiant President Washington state and Minnesota Liberties Union also praised the Donald Trump tweeted “SEE both sued. ruling.

YOU IN COURT” after a San Attorneys from the “The government’s Francisco federal appeals court Justice Department appealed erratic and chaotic attempts to Thursday upheld the suspension Robart’s ruling, arguing that enforce this unconstitutional of his controversial immigration the president’s executive power ban have taken a tremendous order. gives him the authority to place toll on innocent individuals,

He also warned the restrictions on people coming into our country’s values, and our security of the nation was at the country. standing in the world,” Omar stake and said he expected to However, the court ruling Jadwat, director of the ACLU’s easily win the case. disagreed with that argument: Immigrants’ Rights Projects,

Top presidential adviser “In short, although courts said in a statement. “We will Kellyanne Conway told Martha owe considerable deference to the keep fighting this un-American MacCallum on “The First 100 President’s policy determinations executive order until it is Days” that she could not specify with respect to immigration permanently dismantled.” if Trump meant he would take it and national security, it is Senate Minority Leader Chuck to the Supreme Court, but there beyond question that the federal Schumer, D-NY, called on Trump were “different options” open to judiciary retains the authority to abandon the order entirely. the White House. to adjudicate constitutional “President Trump ought

She added that the ruling challenges to executive action,” to see the handwriting on the “does not affect the merits at all.” the court ruled. wall that his executive order

The panel of three judges Supporters of Trump’s is unconstitutional. He should on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of order argue it will help keep abandon this proposal, roll up his Appeals unanimously refused to America safe from terrorists sleeves and come up with a real, reinstate the order after a federal looking to infiltrate the United bipartisan plan to keep us safe,” judge had issued a halt to it last States from terror hotspots that he said. week. often have inadequate vetting If the case goes to the But the Justice procedures. Opponents have Supreme Court, it appears Department said it is “reviewing argued it is unconstitutional and Trump’s nominee for its vacant the decision and considering its discriminatory – claiming that seat, Judge Neil Gorsuch, is options.” Trump later tweeted: it is a “Muslim ban” and that unlikely to be in place by the time “SEE YOU IN COURT, THE it has harmed individuals and it reached the court. It is also SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS businesses. possible that if it goes to the high AT STAKE!”

The court ruled that the court, by that time the temporary

He also told the White government has not presented restrictions would have expired.

House press pool shortly after the “any evidence” of a sufficient The administration could ruling, “it’s a political decision national security threat from the also ask a larger panel of judges and we’ll see them in court...it is seven countries in question. to hear the appeal, or accept the a decision that we will win in my “...[The] Government order and go back to the Seattleopinion very easily.” has not offered any evidence based federal court and try and

Asked how he learned or even an explanation of block the next legal step -- whether about the decision, Trump replied, how the national security to grant the states’ request for a “we just saw it, just like you did.” concerns that justified those preliminary injunction—which

Trump issued the designations, which triggered would put enforcement of the executive order, which placed a visa requirements, can be Executive Order on hold until all 90-day pause on immigrants from extrapolated to justify an urgent the appeals are exhausted.

Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Libya, need for the Executive Order to During arguments before the Somalia and Sudan, on Jan. 27, be immediately reinstated. court, Washington state Solicitor causing chaos and outrage at The Democratic National General Noah Purcell argued airports across the country. The Committee called the ruling a that Trump campaign statements order also imposed a 120-day “massive blow to the White House. about a Muslim ban showed pause on all refugees, and an “Let’s be clear: This is a massive discriminatory intent. indefinite pause on refugees from blow to the White House. The “There are statements Syria. court upheld that we do not that we’ve quoted in our complaint

The case was given discriminate based on religion. that are rather shocking evidence to the appeals court after a That is what terrorists do, and of intent to discriminate against Seattle federal judge last week what terrorists want us to do,” Muslims, given that we haven’t ordered a halt to Trump’s order. Interim DNC Chair Donna even had any discovery yet to find Judge James Robart issued a Brazile said in a statement. out what else might have been temporary restraining order after The American Civil said in private,” Purcell said.

Snowstorm snarls flights; 3,500 cancellations and growing

Fliers faced severe disruptions Thursday thanks to a winter storm that’s snarled flights across the Northeast.

Airlines were waiving change fees for customers flying to cities in the storm’s path and cancellations were already spilling into Friday.

On Thursday, flight schedules took a severe hit at some of the region’s busiest airports. Nearly 70% of the entire day’s schedule had been canceled at both Boston’s Logan International Airport and at New York LaGuardia. About half the day’s schedule had

been grounded at both JFK and Newark airports.

At the Philadelphia and Washington Reagan National airports, about one out of every five flights were canceled Thursday. Cancellations also were high at many other airports in the region, especially at those in eastern Pennsylvania, New York state and in New England. Even warm-weather airports were affected; Orlando International Airport reported more than 125 cancellations, mostly to destinations in the snowbound North.

Nationwide, more than

3,640 flights had been canceled as of 4:40 p.m. ET, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. More than 2,300 of those cancellations were announced on Wednesday, with airlines preemptively grounding flights in anticipation of the storm.

Some airlines had already begun to cancel flights for Friday, with more than 200 flights grounded as of 4:40 p.m.

ET on Thursday. Most of those came in Boston and New York, though 10 were already reported in Orlando.

Others were scattered around the Northeast.

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Trump border ‘wall’ to cost $21.6 billion, take 3.5 years to build

U.S. border Patrol agents detain a man after he was spotted crossing illegally into the United States

President Donald Trump’s “wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border would be a series of fences and walls that would cost as much as $21.6 billion, and take more than three years to construct, based on a U.S. Department of Homeland Security internal report seen by Reuters on Thursday.

The report’s estimated price-tag is much higher than a $12-billion figure cited by Trump in his campaign and estimates as high as $15 billion from Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

The report is expected to be presented to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly in coming days, although the administration will not necessarily take actions it recommends.

The plan lays out what it would take to seal the border in three phases of construction of fences and walls covering just over 1,250 miles (2,000 km) by the end of 2020.

With 654 miles (1,046 km) of the border already fortified, the new construction would extend almost the length of the entire border.

Many cost estimates and timelines have been floated since Trump campaigned on the promise of building a wall. The report seen by Reuters is the work of a group commissioned by Kelly as a final step before moving forward with requesting U.S. taxpayer funds from Congress and getting started on construction.

A DHS spokeswoman said the department does “not comment on or confirm the potential existence of pre-decisional, deliberative documents.”

A White House spokeswoman said it would be “premature” to comment on a report that has not officially been presented to the president.

The report said the first phase would be the smallest, targeting sections covering 26 miles (42 km) near San Diego, California; El Paso, Texas; and in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley.

The report assumes DHS would get funding from Congress by April or May, giving the department sufficient time to secure contractors and begin construction by September. Trump has said Congress should fund the wall upfront, but that Mexico will reimburse U.S. taxpayers. Mexico has said it will not pay.

Bernstein Research, an investment research group that tracks material costs, has said that uncertainties around the project could drive its cost up to as much as $25 billion.

The second phase of construction proposed in the report would cover 151 miles (242 km) of border in and around the Rio Grande Valley; Laredo, Texas; Tucson, Arizona; El Paso, Texas and Big Bend, Texas. The third phase would cover an unspecified 1,080 miles (1,728 km), essentially sealing off the entire U.S.-Mexico border.

The first phase, estimated to cost only $360 million, could be a relatively easy way for Trump to satisfy supporters eager to see him make good on his campaign promises to limit illegal migration.

But the rest of the construction will be markedly more expensive, covering a much larger stretch of land, much of it privately owned or inaccessible by road.

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Iran scorns Trump, rebuffs U.S. warning on missiles

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday dismissed the U.S. decision to put Iran “on notice” over its missile tests and called President Donald Trump the “real face” of American corruption.

In his first speech since Trump’s inauguration, Iran’s supreme leader called Iranians to take part in demonstrations on Friday, the anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution, to show they were not frightened of American “threats.”

“We are thankful to (Trump) for making our life easy as he showed the real face of America,” Khamenei told a meeting of military commanders Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, according to his website.

Trump responded to a Jan. 29 must recognize that the United States Iranian missile test by saying “Iran is is under new leadership. playing with fire” and imposed fresh “This president is not going to sanctions on individuals and entities, sit by and let Iran flout its violations some of them linked to Iran’s elite or apparent violations to the joint Revolutionary Guards. agreement,” Spicer said at a briefing.

The White House said the “I think Iran is kidding itself if they missile test was not a direct breach don’t realize there’s a new president of Iran’s 2015 nuclear pact with six in town.” world powers, but that it “violates the Iranian Foreign Minister spirit of that.”

Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran When asked about Khamenei’s would not renegotiate the nuclear deal comments on Tuesday, White House that Trump consistently criticized as spokesman Sean Spicer said Iran being a gift to the Islamic Republic.

“I believe Trump will push for renegotiation. But Iran and European countries will not accept that,” Zarif told Tuesday’s edition of Ettelaat daily. “We will have difficult days ahead.”

On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised to tear up the nuclear deal. While Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has not called for that, he has suggested a “full review” of it.

Khamenei, Iran’s top authority, said Trump had confirmed “what we have been saying for more than 30 years

about the political, economic, moral and social corruption in the U.S. ruling system.”

Iran analysts said his comments were relatively restrained as they included no threat to respond militarily.

“(Trump) says ‘you should be afraid of me’. No! The Iranian people will respond to his words on Feb. 10 and will show their stance against such threats,” Khamenei said.

President Hassan Rouhani backed Khamenei’s call for Iranians to rally across the country on Friday to “show their unbreakable ties with the Supreme Leader and the Islamic Republic.”

A U.N. Security Council resolution underpinning the nuclear deal urges Iran to refrain from testing missiles designed to be able to carry nuclear warheads, but imposes no obligation.

Iran agreed to curb its nuclear program in exchange for relief from some U.S., European and U.N. economic sanctions. Critics of Iran said the deal emboldened it to increase its involvement in wars in Arab countries, something Tehran denies.

Lady Gaga is dating her talent agent Christian Carino

The two looked equally comfortable joking around while looking at her phone

Lady Gaga does in fact have Seacrest with a nervous laugh. “You a new man in her life! know I don’t talk about my love life,

The 30-year-old singer is Ryan!” dating her talent agent, Christian “I’m really red,” she added.

Carino, a source confirms to ET. “I’m really red and it doesn’t go with

The two weren’t shy about my outfit.” showing PDA in Houston, Texas, Gaga split from her exon Sunday, getting cozy on the field fiance, actor Taylor Kinney, last at NRG Stadium before Gaga’s July, though the two remain friendly. incredible Super Bowl halftime show “Taylor and I have always believed we performance. Carino kissed Gaga are soulmates,” she Instagrammed on the cheek as she took a selfie, after their breakup. wrapping his arms around her.

A source told ET at the time

The Creative Artists Agency that the amicable exes “love each agent is no stranger to being around other deeply and still talk every day.”

A-listers. Aside from Gaga, Carino ET spoke to Gaga after reps multiple high-profile actors her epic Super Bowl performance and singers including Jennifer on Sunday, when she only had one Lopez, Neil Patrick Harris, Jared thing on her mind -- her beloved Leto, Johnny Depp, Margot Robbie, fans.

Britney Spears, Keira Knightley, “My fans mean everything Miley Cyrus, Eva Longoria, Justin to me,” Gaga told ET as she walked Bieber, Katy Perry, Zac Efron and backstage after exiting the field.

Demi Lovato.

“When I first started, everyone

On Thursday, Gaga got thought we were so different and adorably shy when asked if she had so weird. We never changed who a special man in her life to celebrate we were, and we stuck to our guns her successful halftime performance, in terms of what we believe in, and during her appearance on KIIS-FM’s now we got to perform on the biggest On Air With Ryan Seacrest. stage in the world with our beliefs

“I don’t know,” the “Bad and our diversity, and it made me Romance” singer told host Ryan really proud.”

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and musician Kanye West pose for media at Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 13, 2016.

Kanye West appears to dump Trump with disappearing tweets

Kanye West, one of Donald November when he was booed at a Trump’s biggest celebrity supporters, concert for declaring his support for appeared to have deleted his tweets Trump, although he said he had not about his meeting last year with the voted in the presidential election. then U.S. president-elect in which It was not clear why the the two discussed multicultural Trump tweets had been deleted but the “Jesus Walks” singer has been issues.

The influential rapper’s the target of outrage and sarcasm handful of Twitter entries from their from fans on social media following Dec. 13 meeting at Trump Tower the December meeting.

West’s representatives did in New York, where West said he had wanted to discuss “bullying, not return requests for comment.

Celebrity website TMZ, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums and violence in quoting an unidentified source, said Chicago,” were missing from his West had deleted the tweets because he was unhappy about Trump’s account on Monday.

After the meeting, West actions since taking office.

These include a ban on had also tweeted that he felt it “important to have a direct line of travelers to the United States communication with our future from seven predominantly Muslim nations and Trump saying he will president if we truly want change.”

West, 39, emerged as “send in the Feds” to “fix the horrible one of Trump’s most high-profile ‘carnage’ going on” in Chicago due to supporters during the 2016 election high crime rates. campaign. He made headlines in West was raised in Chicago.

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Reporters’ Spy Saga Gives Glimpse of UK Surveillance Culture

British journalist Julia confirmed the story. The following Breen’s scoop about racism at her morning her byline was across local police force didn’t just get the front page beneath the words: her on the front page, it got her “ Institutional racism uncovered put under surveillance. within Cleveland Police .”

In the months that It caused a stir, but news followed Breen’s exclusive, cycles change. Breen, who had investigators logged her calls, just returned from maternity those of her colleague Graeme leave, eventually forgot the Hetherington and even their episode. modest-sized newspaper’s Cleveland Police didn’t. busy switchboard in an effort Officer Mark Dias to unmask their sources. The confessed to being Breen’s two were stunned when they anonymous tipster the day the eventually discovered the scale of Echo’s story ran, but higher-ups the spying. wanted to get to the bottom of

“It just never even crossed other leaks. The force secretly our minds,” Breen said in a recent began logging calls to and from interview in the newsroom of The Breen, Hetherington and a Northern Echo, in the English third journalist from another market town of Darlington. “I newspaper. Dias was put under don’t know if I was quite naive, surveillance, as was a police union but on a regional newspaper you leader and a lawyer associated don’t expect your local police force with the pair. The next month, to do this.” police seized three days’ worth

The Echo’s editor, Andy of calls made to The Northern Richardson, said his paper’s Echo’s switchboard. brush with police spying carries Although none of the a warning as surveillance laws seized records included the content stiffen up and down the continent . of the individuals’ conversations,

“This case might be about collectively the length, timing a relatively obscure newspaper and nature of hundreds of phone in the northeast of England, but calls can be extraordinarily it asks much bigger questions revealing. It was later calculated about where we’re headed as that the surveillance covered over democratic societies all across 1 million minutes of calling time.

Europe,” Richardson said.

The Echo isn’t

Breen and Hetherington unique. Britain’s wiretapping make for unlikely targets of state watchdog — the Interception of surveillance. On a wintry day Communications Commissioner’s earlier this month, Breen was Office — revealed in 2015 that looking into reports of flooding. 82 journalists’ communications Hetherington was writing a story records had been seized as part about an attack on a cat. Above of leak investigations across the them, a flat screen television kept country over a three-year period. a running tally of the day’s most- The watchdog said those clicked stories. “Traffic ‘back to figures were “artificially inflated” normal’ on A19 northbound,” was by the investigation into Britain’s No. 1. “Weather pictures: Snow tabloid bribery scandal, which leads to accidents” was a close centered on industrial-scale second. abuses by journalists working for

Nevertheless the Echo London-based titles. But it also has often provided painful said that 19 reporters caught up reading for Cleveland Police , a in leak investigations worked department responsible for a for local or regional papers, Chicago-sized patch of England’s publications far from the center industrial northeast. of the scandal.

The small force has A law passed in the wake weathered a series of scandals. of the findings required police to A minority officer, Sultan Alam, seek judicial authorization before was awarded 800,000 pounds in monitoring reporters’ calls, but 2012 (then worth $1.26 million) old habits die hard. Last March, after allegedly being framed by a senior Scottish police official colleagues in retaliation for a resigned after it was revealed discrimination lawsuit. When that his force failed to seek the judgment made national proper approval for a media leak headlines on April 16 of that investigation. year, Cleveland Police issued The commissioner’s office a statement insisting the force said it could not immediately wasn’t racist. provide further information on

The next day, an media surveillance, including upanonymous caller told Breen an to-date figures. internal police report suggested Journalists are targeted otherwise. by law enforcement in other Working the phones, Breen countries. While Cleveland Police

were combing through Breen’s calls, for example, the U.S. Department of Justice was rifling through the telephone records of Associated Press journalists in an attempt to learn who leaked them details of a botched al-Qaida bomb plot.

When news of the Justice Department’s leak investigation broke the following year, the scandal lit up Washington.

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus — now U.S. President Donald Trump’s chief of staff — accused thenAttorney General Eric Holder of having “trampled on the First Amendment.”

The reaction to the seizure of the Echo’s call records, news of which emerged late last year, has been far more muted.

Neil Macfarlane, who teaches journalism at the University of Sunderland and has followed the Echo case closely, said “it takes a lot” for the U.K.’s London-centric press corps to take an interest in what happens outside the capital.

Then again, there could just be greater tolerance in Britain for police prying into journalists’ affairs.

“There has been a culture of surveillance when it comes to journalists for a while now,” he said.

Cleveland Police has apologized to the reporters, as well as to Dias, its now-former officer, and to Steve Matthews, the police union boss. In a ruling issued Tuesday, Britain’s surveillance court, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, ruled that the spying was unjustified.

Cleveland Police, which declined interview requests ahead of the judgment, did not immediately return messages seeking comment, but in a statement posted to its Facebook page it noted the force was reviewing its internal affairs department as well as the past six years’ worth of police surveillance work.

“When we get things wrong, as we did here, we will say sorry and work to make things right,” Chief Constable Iain Spittal said in the statement.

Speaking ahead of the judgment, Matthews said he was pleased lawyers and journalists now enjoy judicial oversight of police requests for their call records, protection they didn’t have in 2012.

But he wondered where that left ordinary people.

“If you can do it to us,” Matthews said, “You can do it anyone.”

Amnesty says Syria executes, tortures thousands at prison; government denies

Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with NBC News in this handout

BEIRUT/GENEVA The Syrian government executed up to 13,000 prisoners in mass hangings and carried out systematic torture at a military jail near Damascus, rights watchdog Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

The Syrian Justice Ministry denied the Amnesty report, calling it completely “devoid of truth”, Syrian state news agency SANA reported late on Tuesday.

Amnesty said the executions took place between 2011 and 2015, but were probably still being carried out and amounted to war crimes. It called for a further investigation by the United Nations, which produced a report last year with similar accusations also based on extensive witness testimonies.

Syria’s government and President Bashar al-Assad have rejected similar reports in the past of torture and extrajudicial killings in a war that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

The Amnesty report said an average of 2050 people were hanged each week at the Sednaya military prison north of Damascus. Between 5,000 and 13,000 people were executed at Sednaya in the four years after a popular uprising descended into war, it said.

“The victims are overwhelmingly civilians who are thought to oppose the government,” the report said.

“Many other detainees at Sednaya Military Prison have been killed after being repeatedly tortured and systematically deprived of food, water, medicine and medical care.”

The prisoners, who included former military personnel suspected of disloyalty and people involved in unrest, underwent sham trials before military courts and were sometimes forced to make confessions under torture, Amnesty said.

SANA quoted the justice ministry as saying Amnesty’s accusations were not based on real evidence but rather on “personal emotions aimed at achieving known political goals”.

The ministry also accused rebel groups fighting to unseat Assad of executing and kidnapping civilians, SANA said.

The justice ministry described the report as an attempt at “harming Syria’s reputation on the international stage especially after the victories of the Syrian army”.

The army and allied forces drove rebel groups out of Aleppo city in December, in Assad’s most important gain of the nearly six-year-old war.

SECRECY

The executions were carried out secretly and those killed were buried in mass graves outside the capital, with families not informed of their fate, Amnesty said.

The report was based on interviews with 84 witnesses including former guards and officials, detainees, judges and lawyers, as well as experts.

It followed a report issued a year ago by the U.N. Commission of Inquiry on Syria, whose war crimes investigators said they had documented a high number of deaths in Sednaya military prison.

“Amnesty’s findings are almost completely inline with our ‘Death in Detention’ paper,” Paulo Pinheiro, chairman of the U.N. panel, told Reuters.

“We mentioned the executions in Sednaya and have extensive details on the systematic details of the regular ceremonies they have to conduct hangings in front of an audience of public officials. It is one of the clearest instances of a systematic practice that we had and based some of the key findings upon.”

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Trump’s pick for labor secretary admits to employing illegal immigrant

U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Labor Department admitted to employing an undocumented immigrant as a house cleaner, the kind of revelation that derailed Cabinet nominees in previous administrations.

Andrew Puzder, chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants Inc, is one of several Trump nominees who face strong opposition from Senate Democrats and progressive groups.

In a statement late on Monday, Puzder said he and his wife had employed a housekeeper for a few years without being aware that she was not legally permitted to work in the United States.

“When I learned of her status, we immediately ended her employment and offered her assistance in getting legal status,” he said in the statement. He said he paid back taxes for employing the maid to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and to California.

The statement was first reported by the Huffington Post.

Senator Lamar Alexander, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, the panel that will vet

U.S. President Donald Trump is welcomed as he speaks to commanders and coalition representatives during a visit to U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, U.S., February 6, 2017.

Puzder’s nomination, said in a statement that Puzder had reported his mistake and voluntarily corrected it.

“I do not believe that this should disqualify him from being a cabinet secretary,” he added.

The disclosure came as Senate Democrats held an all-night session in a final attempt to block the nomination of Betsy DeVos, the billionaire school-

choice champion whom Trump nominated to be education secretary.

Puzder’s tentative date for a confirmation hearing has been repeatedly postponed, as the committee awaited completion of an ethics review by the Office of Government Ethics.

As of Tuesday, the committee had still not received any of the necessary paperwork on Puzder’s nomination, though the Federal Bureau of Investigation background check had been completed, according to a committee aide.

Senator Patty Murray, the ranking Democrat on the panel, said on Tuesday she was troubled by the delay and by stories from workers for CKE’s primarily franchised fast-food restaurants who have come forward in recent weeks to complain about wage theft and other labor conditions.

“If Mr. Puzder ever does come before our committee, he’s going to have a lot of explaining to do,” she said.

Puzder’s nomination has sparked protests around the country by some CKE fast-food workers and the union-backed “Fight for $15” movement to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Puzder has criticized an overtime rule championed by the Obama administration and opposes raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Additionally, some of CKE’s racy advertisements featuring women in bikinis have caused Democrats to ask questions about how Puzder will address sexual harassment in the workplace.

It is unclear whether the issues with hiring an undocumented worker could impede Puzder’s confirmation.

Wilbur Ross, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary, admitted last month that he recently fired a household employee who could not provide proof of legal status.

A Senate panel later approved his nomination. He was awaiting confirmation by the full Senate.

However, previous presidential appointees have run into problems over immigrant labor including two former nominees under Republican President George W. Bush and a previous nominee under Democratic President Bill Clinton.

All three of those nominees withdrew their names for consideration after the news came to light.

France’s Macron dismisses affair as rival Fillon battles scandal

France’s tightly-contested presidential race sank deeper into smear and sleaze on Tuesday after centrist Emmanuel Macron was forced to deny an extramarital affair and as scandal continued to dog conservative Francois Fillon and his party.

A slump in support for Fillon after accusations that he used taxpayers’ money to pay his wife for work she may not have done has propelled Macron into the top spot in opinion polls.

Late on Monday, Macron, a centrist former economy minister and ex-banker sought to kill rumors of a gay relationship outside his marriage to Brigitte Trogneux and push his campaign on.

“If you’re told I lead a double life with Mr Gallet it’s because my hologram has escaped,” Macron told supporters, referring to Radio France chief executive Mathieu Gallet.

A spokeswoman said the comments were “a clear denial of the rumors about his private life”.

It is Fillon’s campaign, though, that has been hit by scandal.

On Monday he apologized for what he said was an error of judgment regarding the employment of family members, but said his wife’s work had

been genuine and legal and vowed to fight on.

In a voter survey published on Tuesday, 65 percent of respondents polled after he made his comments said they still wanted him replaced as candidate of the center-right, a figure that will do little to soothe anxieties within his party, The Republicans.

Heaping more pressure on the center-right party, it emerged that a magistrate had ordered ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy to stand trial over election financing irregularities - a reminder of the party’s past brushes with financial scandal.

HISTORY OF SCANDAL

French politics has a long history of financial and personal scandals, and the country’s media has become less shy about reporting the private life of public figures in the social media age.

Revelations about the love child of former President Francois Mitterrand took years to come out in the press, even though the facts were widely known by journalists while he was in power between 1981 and 1995.

But photographs of current president, Francois Hollande, arriving

Emmanuel Macron, head of the political movement En Marche !, or Onwards !, and candidate for the 2017 presidential election, attends a campaign rally in Lyon, France, February 4, 2017 outside the flat of actress Julie Gayet on the back of a motor scooter were splashed across front pages while he was officially still in another relationship.

Sarkozy’s divorce in 2007 just months after his election and subsequent marriage to singer and model Carla Bruni were also widely covered.

And it was a sex-scandal that destroyed the presidential hopes of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss Kahn and gave Hollande his chance for the 2012 presidency.

Financial scandals have, however, always been fair game in the French media, and have been numerous in the 21st century.

One famous case during Sarkozy’s presidency was the Elf oil company graft affair involving tens of millions of dollars in kickbacks for the leaders of African countries where the company was investing.

Former president Jacques Chirac was given a two year suspended prison sentence for misusing public funds in 2011, and Alain Juppe, whom Fillon beat to the conservative ticket last year, was convicted for a similar offence dating back to 2004.

Fillon has said he will step down if he ends up in court over the allegations against him - now the subject of an official investigation into whether his wife’s work was fictitious or not.

On Tuesday he launched a renewed attack on the legitimacy of the financial prosecutor conducting the investigation - a body that was set up in 2013 under Hollande.

“I now understand that it was naive to believe that justice would be served sensibly and rapidly,” Fillon told fellow members of parliament on Tuesday.

Afghan diplomat shot dead at consulate in Karachi, Pakistan

An Afghan diplomat was shot dead on Monday by a guard at the Afghan consulate in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi in a personal dispute, officials said.

The consulate’s third secretary was killed by the consulate guard, also an Afghan national, who had been arrested, police official Saqib Ismail told Reuters.

“The guard used his automatic weapon, firing multiple bullets,” Ismail said.

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry issued a statement identifying the murdered diplomat as Muhammad Zaki Abdu.

“Police authorities immediately intervened to

minimize further loss of life,” read the statement.

Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Omar Zakhilwal described the shooting on his official Facebook account.

“Firing inside Afg Consulate General in Karachi at around 12:30 pm today ... has been carried out by an Afghan guard inside the compound resulting in fatality of one of our diplomats,” he wrote.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Azad Khan told Reuters: “So far, from what we have gathered from investigation, the killing seems to be the result of some sort of personal grudge between the A paramilitary soldier gestures to stop a cameraman in guard and third secretary. We have found there was a front of the Afghan consulate, after an Afghan diplomat was shot dead on Monday in the consulate in Karachi, Pakistan history of tensions between the two persons.”

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

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

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate in a field of engineering from a recognized Vocational Training Institution • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

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Labour Carpenter Painter Tile layer/Mason Mason/Painter Pool Operator

To work closely with the Rooms Division to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the room is as per the Resort’s established quality and standards.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • College or University Degree • Three years minimum management experience of an EHS Department; • Relevant Certifications; The Environmental Health and Safety Manager position is vacant; recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.

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The range for this position is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour plus commissions The Bar Department requires: Bartender Bar Porter Cocktail Server/ Pool and Beach Server Bar/Beverage Manager

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $7.00 per hour

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria: • Must demonstrate a high level of Integrity and professionalism.

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• Must be able to prepare monthly reports to relevant team members, (i.e. General Manager, IT Regional Manager and Group IT Director).

• Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve technical IT related problems.

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• Must be able to maintain and secure timely backups of data systems, ensure backup integrity by performing timely restore testing operations.

• Must be able to maintain and perform Software upgrades and testing and advise in a timely manner of their success or failure.

• Provide 24 hour on call support whenever this is required by the property.

• Must be able to work on shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays whenever this is required by the property.

• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during critical or emergency situations.

• Must be willing to relocate, if required to do so.

Qualifications and Experience: • Undergraduate degree in an Information Technology related discipline or an Associate degree with IT certification (e.g. A+, MCSA, and MCSE).

• A minimum of 2 years working in an IT business environment; would be an asset.

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• Supporting and troubleshooting of VOIP telephony, TCP/IP and WIFI Networks There is currently an Information Technology Manager with on island status however two are required.

Recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.

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The iPhone 8 will likely have wireless charging — but that could make it prone to overheating

Apple is expected to release three new iPhones next fall — one premium model with a better screen using “OLED” technology, and two more iterative improvements to the current iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

All three will have glass casing and wireless charging, according to Kuo’s note seen by Business Insider.

Apple may be concerned that the new iPhones may overheat more than older phones, according to the research. Glass casing and wireless charging are “unfavorable to thermal system operation,” says Kuo. From the note:

Adoption of glass casing & wireless charging unfavorable to thermal system operation for three new 2017F iPhone models; bigger impact on OLED model.

The thermal system becomes less efficient with glass casing, as compared to metal casing used previously. Furthermore, wireless charging increases

handset temperature. While we don’t expect general users to notice a n y difference, lamination of an additional graphite sheet is n e e d e d for better thermal control and, thus, steady operation; this is because FPCB is replaced with film, which is more sensitive to temperature change of the 3D touch sensor in OLED iPhone.

Kuo notes that the new, premium phone will have more overheating issues than the other two. Apple might have to

add an insulating graphite sheet to prevent it from malfunctioning.

That sheet, and other tech changes, could raise the price that Apple pays for the 3D Touch module for the new OLED iPhone as much as 50%.

The research note distributed to clients focuses on some of the parts that Apple buys from suppliers to make its screens and features like 3D touch work.

“We believe OLED iPhone will provide a better 3D touch user experience on the back of the new design,” Kuo writes. Because of this, Kuo advises clients to expect shares of Apple suppliers General Interface Solution and TPK Holding Company to outperform.

The cost of cutting edge parts may be one reason why it’s rumored that the premium OLED iPhone could cost over $1000, according to a recent report.

YouTube stars can live stream from mobile, make money from fans

Alphabet Inc’s YouTube said it was rolling out live streaming from mobile devices for users with more than 10,000 subscribers, adding a feature that will help them make money, as it takes on Facebook Live.

YouTube said in a blog post on Tuesday it would roll out the feature to other contributors soon.

YouTube also launched Super Chat, allowing users to highlight their messages for a fee. “Super Chat is like paying for that front-row seat in the digital age,” YouTube said.

Any fan watching a live stream would be able to purchase chat messages that are highlighted in bright colors and stay pinned to the top of the chat window for up to five hours.

Live video is becoming a highly competitive feature on social platforms, with companies

A man walks past a YouTube logo at the YouTube Space LA in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, California, United States October 21, 2015 competing to stream major sports events and exclusive videos from high-profile events such as the Oscar and Grammy awards shows.

While YouTube started supporting live streaming on its website since 2011, Facebook Live, which offers streaming video in real time, was launched in 2015.

Twitter started allowing live broadcasts from its mobile app last year.

The live videos will have all the same features as regular YouTube videos as they can be searched for, found via recommendations or playlists, and protected from unauthorized use, YouTube said.

Coca-Cola forecasts drop in 2017 profit amid refranchising

Coca-cola soda is shown on display during a preview of a new Walmart Super Center prior to its opening in Compton, California

Coca-Cola Co forecast a surprise drop in full-year profit as costs related to refranchising its U.S. bottling operations are expected to be higher than previously anticipated.

The world’s largest beverage maker’s shares fell 3.1 percent to $40.73 in morning trading on Thursday.

Coca-Cola has been offloading much of its low-margin bottling business to cope with falling demand for carbonated beverages in North America.

It has also been stepping up efforts to reduce sugar in its beverages, amid growing pressure from health experts and governments who have blamed sugary drinks for a rise in obesity.

Coca-Cola, like rival PepsiCo Inc, has also been building its non-carbonated drinks portfolio.

Global volumes of its non-carbonated drinks, which include tea, juices and energy drinks, rose 2 percent in the fourth quarter, while soda volumes fell 2 percent.

Costs related to the refranchising of CocaCola’s U.S. bottling operations look to be a more meaningful drag on the company’s full-year profit than analysts were expecting, brokerage Cowen & Co said in a note to clients.

The company forecast 2017 adjusted earnings to fall 1-4 percent from $1.91 per share in 2016. Analysts on average were expecting earnings of $1.97, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

Net income attributable to the company’s shareholders more than halved to $550 million, or 13 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, from $1.24 billion, or 28 cents per share, a year earlier.

The quarter included a $919 million charge related to the refranchising of its bottling operations.

Excluding items, the company earned 37 cents per share, in line with estimates.

Net operating revenue fell about 6 percent to $9.41 billion, the seventh straight drop, but beat estimates of $9.13 billion, helped by higher sales of its sodas in North America, its biggest market.

Volume sales rose 1 percent in North America, including a 1 percent growth in sales of its carbonated sodas such as Sprite and Fanta.

However, global volume sales for the company fell 1 percent in the fourth quarter, hurt by high levels of inflation in certain Latin American countries.

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Google debuts one of the best-looking smartwatches we’ve ever seen

Google is doubling down on smartwatches.

With the launch of Android Wear 2.0, the first major update to Google’s smartwatch operating system in nearly three years, comes two new smartwatches to run the new OS created out of a partnership with LG.

The new watches — the LG Watch Sport and the LG Watch Style — are simultaneously pared-down and beefed up, with a design to help facilitate Google’s focus on on-watch messaging, fitness, and the addition of the Google Assistant. The watches go on sale Friday, retailing for $349 and $249, respectively.

I tested the LG Watch Style, the slimmer, more stylish alternative to the Sport, a hulking gadget with its own SIM card and advanced fitness tracking capabilities. The Style, available at both Best Buy and the Google Store, is being marketed as a watch for “trendsetters,” a device for daily use that can nearly pass

as a standard timepiece.

It’s not yet the perfect smartwatch — if there is such a thing — but it’s a clean, modern, and useful gadget that proves wearables may not be dead after all.

A fashionc o n s c i o u s approach

The LG Google smartwatch Watch Style is billed as just that: a style-conscious watch designed to be as unobtrusive as possible.

The watch is thicker than a standard timepiece, but not overly so. In fact, I was impressed by the amount of computing power contained

in a device that’s less than a halfinch thick. The display is about 1.2 inches in diameter, which I was surprised to learn is actually smaller than the Daniel Wellington watch I wear every day.

The Style also comes in three different finishes — silver, titanium, and rose gold — and comes standard with an Italian leather band, although it can be easily swapped out if you prefer a rubberized band.

Compared to some of its predecessors — and particularly its companion watch, the Sport — the

Style watch is stylish. It wasn’t overdesigned and Google clearly took into account the types of watches that are gaining popularity in the fashion world: an oversized face, only one side dial, and a variety of metal finishes, including rose gold. The launch of the Style watch appears to be an attempt to cater to both women and those who are wary of smartwatches in general.

But it’s actually from a fashion perspective where the Style watch had two shortcomings, though minor ones: I wasn’t impressed by the plastic backing on it, and the Italian leather strap didn’t look as high-end as what I’d expect from a $250 watch.

Still, I felt for the most part that the watch cleverly disguised itself as any other piece of jewelry, which is one major advantage it has over the Apple Watch. Men will likely be comfortable with the size and weight of it, while women will find its look more fashion-forward than other smartwatches on the market.

Channeling Steve Jobs, Apple seeks design perfection at new ‘spaceship’ campus

Inside the original Macintosh computer, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs inscribed the signatures of his team, revealing his deep concern for even the hidden features of his products.

His last work – Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) sprawling new headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. - will be a fitting tribute: a futuristic campus built with astonishing attention to detail. From the arrangement of electrical wiring to the finish of a hidden pipe, no aspect of the 2.8 million-square-foot main building has been too small to attract scrutiny.

But constructing a building as flawless as a hand-held device is no easy feat, according to interviews with nearly two dozen current and former workers on the project, most of whom would not be named because they signed non-disclosure agreements.

Since Apple unveiled its plans in 2011, the move-in date has slowly receded: Jobs’ initial projection was 2015, but this spring now seems most likely, according to people involved in the project. A lengthy approval process with the city contributed to the delay.

Apple has not revealed the total price tag, but former project managers estimate it at about $5 billion - a figure CEO Tim Cook did not dispute in a 2015 TV interview.

More than $1 billion was allocated for the interior of the main building alone, according to a former construction manager.

For all the time and money sunk into the project, some in the architecture community question

whether Apple has focused on the right ends. The campus is something of an exception to the trend of radically open offices aimed at fostering collaboration, said Louise Mozingo, a professor and chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at U.C. Berkeley. Its central office building – a massive ring of glass frequently likened to a spaceship – could be a challenge just to navigate, she noted.

“It’s not about maximizing the productivity of the office space, it’s about creating a symbolic center for this global company,” she said. “They are creating an icon.”

An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment for this story.

Apple Campus 2 is seen under construction in Cupertino

When completed, the campus will house measurements, were a particular up to 14,200 employees, according focus. On many projects, the standard to the 2013 project description. The is 1/8 of an inch at best; Apple often main building – which boasts the demanded far less, even for hidden world’s largest piece of curved glass – surfaces. will be surrounded by a lush canopy The company’s keen design The upgrade of thousands of trees. Little remains sense enhanced the project, but its from the cement-laden campus Apple expectations sometimes clashed Apple’s new campus, acquired from Hewlett-Packard, with construction realities, a former formally known as Apple Campus 2, though the iPhone maker preserved a architect said. transformed the site of an old Hewlett- century-old barn that remained intact “With phones, you can build to Packard campus, expanding the plot’s as the land passed from tech giant to very, very minute tolerances,” he said. capacity for workers while reducing tech giant.

“You would never design to that level the concrete footprint with thousands But what was most striking to of tolerance on a building. Your doors of additional trees. those who worked on the project was would jam.”

Apple managers’ insistence on treating The project, which generated WORLD’S LARGEST PIECE OF the construction of the vast complex about 13,000 full-time construction CURVED GLASS the same way they approach the design jobs, took a toll on contractors. The

of pocket-sized electronics. original general contractors, Skanska

Tech companies have long Apple’s in-house construction USA and DPR Construction, left favored generic office parks, which team enforced many rules: No vents after work began, which construction allow them to lease and shed space or pipes could be reflected in the glass. experts called a rare development for through booms and busts. Jobs’ Guidelines for the special wood used a project of such scale. The reasons unveiling of what’s formally known frequently throughout the building for the departures are unclear, and as Apple Campus 2, months before his ran to some 30 pages. neither Apple nor the firms would death, marked a new chapter in Silicon Tolerances, the distance comment.

Valley architecture. materials may deviate from desired

Google, Facebook Partner With French Media Over “Fake News”

French journalists are teaming up with American internet giants Google and Facebook to fight propaganda and misinformation online, mirroring similar efforts already underway in the United States and Germany.

French daily Le Monde says it is one of eight media organizations working with social networking site Facebook to fact-check questionable content ahead of France’s upcoming presidential election. At the same time, nonprofit First Draft News said Monday it was working with Google’s News Lab is to launch CrossCheck , a verification project aimed at helping French voters “make sense of what and who to trust online.”

Google and Facebook have been under “We’ll see a real wave of fake news in the increasing scrutiny over their role in speeding coming days,” said Alain Rabatel, a professor of the spread of hoaxes, conspiracy theories and linguistics at the University of Lyon 1 who has propaganda — sometimes referred to by the written about fact-checking in French journalism.

Le Monde said Monday that its catchall term “fake news.”

There’s an argument that fake news collaboration was “an experiment,” noting that the helped secure the victory of Donald Trump, whose French media were leery of participating in a stunt false allegations about former President Barack to help burnish Silicon Valley firms’ reputations — Obama helped lay the foundation for his own run and that remuneration would have to be discussed for high office. Recent research has questioned if the project kept going. the impact of propaganda and hoaxes, but with In a telephone interview, Rabatel had France’s election only two-and-a-half months guarded praise, saying journalists had to be more away, media-watchers here are anxious to avoid a than just fact-checkers. rerun.

“I think it’s good,” he said. “It’s not sufficient.”

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We hire smiles!!!

The Resort holds Job Fairs every month to find Talent… we hire the personality and train the individual.

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

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

Please forward your resumes to secure an interview date and time. Feel free to drop your resumes in our secure resume drop-box at the Service Gate, or email it to mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com, or fax to 649 946 4870.

There are vacancies from Entry Level to Management positions: Below are some of the openings in our departments (this inviting Turks and Caicos Islanders applicants:

list is not exhaustive)

and we are

• Administration (Night Manager/ Manager on Duty) • Accounts (Accountant, Clerk etc.)

• Bars (Beach and Pool Server, Bar Porter, Bartender etc.)

• Concierge (Agent, Junior Concierge etc.)

• Cost Control (Porter, Clerk etc.)

• Dining Room (Server, Supervisor, Restaurant Manager etc.)

• Engineering (Certified skilled technical persons.)

• Environmental Health and Safety (Manager) • Entertainment (Animator, AV Technician etc.)

• Front Office (Agent, Bellman etc.)

• Gift Shop (Assistant Manager, Sales Representative) • Grounds (Supervisor, Grounds man) • Gym (Gym Attendant) • Housekeeping (Houseman, Room Attendant, Linen Room Attendant etc.)

• Island Routes(Tour Specialist [promoting and booking island tours]) • Kids Kamp (Attendant/ Counselor) • Kitchen (Cooks Grade 1,2 and 3) • Laundry (Attendant) • Photoshop (Photographer, Sales Representative ) • Projects (Assistant Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, MEP Engineer) • Sales (Junior Sales Executive) • Security (Officer, Supervisor) • Spa (Certified skilled therapist) • Stewarding (Steward) • Travel and Loyalty(Travel and Loyalty Consultant[returning guests bookings]) • Watersports (Towel Runner, Waterpark, Beach and Pool Attendant, Dive Instructor etc.)

Applicants will be contacted via text only to confirm your interview Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn or dropped off in the “Resume Box” at the Service Gate or Employment Services- Labour Department

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Stuart Law named West Indies coach

Former Australian batsman Stuart Law has been appointed as West Indies coach. Law takes over the position that has been lying vacant ever since the West Indies Cricket Board sacked Phil Simmons last September on disciplinary grounds. Law, the WICB said in a media release, will start his new job from February 15 and his contract is for two years.

He might have played a solitary Test for Australia, but Law was one of Queensland’s most distinguished cricketers and went on to become a legend for the state in Sheffield Shield competition. Law, 48, has a solid pedigree in coaching. He had brief stints as head coach with Sri Lanka in 2011 and Bangladesh from 2011-12 and has served in various coaching roles with teams from around the world.

One of Law’s latest assignments was as head

coach of Khulna Titans in the Bangladesh Premier League. WICB president Dave Cameron was seen watching the BPL to raise curiosity - it is understood he was there to conduct talks with Law.

Law is the third Australian to be West Indies’ head coach. Bennett King stepped down after the 2007 World Cup after being in the role for two years.

Countryman John Dyson, his successor, too was in the role for two years before the WICB sacked him in August 2009.

Curiously Law’s contract ends in February 2019, just three months before the next World Cup in England, which begins May 30 of that year.

“His core functions will include improved team results while providing leadership to players and team management,” the WICB release said. Law would be the first to admit it is no doubt an onerous task. They might be

the only team to be crowned the World T20 champions twice, but West Indies occupy the bottom rungs in the ICC rankings tables in the other two formats; led by 25-yearold Jason Holder, West Indies are ranked eighth in Tests and ninth in ODIs.

The two-time ODI world champions finished behind Pakistan and Bangladesh in the qualifying race for this summer’s Champions Trophy. They are now jostling once again with Pakistan, three points behind them for eighth place on 86 points, to gain automatic entry for the 2019 World Cup. The cut-off date for qualification is September 30, 2017, with the ODI nations who sit outside the top eight then joining the qualifying tournament which is currently scheduled to take place in Bangladesh.

Law said the West Indies assignment had come at an “important time” in his

Afghanistan appoint Simmons as consultant

Phil Simmons was part of West Indies’ set-up when they won the 2016 World T20

The Afghanistan Cricket Indies to the World T20 title, due to Board (ACB) has roped in former “differences in culture and strategic West Indies coach Phil Simmons as approach”. He had a successful stint consultant for the next three series, with Ireland before that; in his eight against Zimbabwe, Ireland and West years in charge of the team, they won Indies. According to the ACB, he will 11 trophies and qualified for every assist head coach Lalchand Rajput major ICC event. In the mid-2000s, he had worked with Zimbabwe. An on technical issues.

Afghanistan’s tour of allrounder, Simmons had played 26 Zimbabwe starts on February 16 Tests and 143 ODIs for West Indies in Harare and includes five ODIs, between 1987 and 1999.

After he was relieved of the before they host Ireland in Greater Noida, India, in March. Afghanistan West Indies coaching job, Simmons are scheduled to visit the Caribbean was appointed head coach of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots for the 2017 in June.

“He will be working with edition of the Caribbean Premier the team as a consulting coach,” League. He was recently in the ACB chief executive officer Shafiq UAE for the duration of the Desert Stanikzai told ESPNcricinfo. “His T20 Challenge, which Afghanistan expertise will greatly favour us, as he won after defeating Ireland by 10 has coached all three teams we are wickets in the final. It is understood playing against. His appointment is that Simmons was attending the a valuable step in our players’ road tournament on behalf of the ICC to development.”

Development Programme, offering

Simmons, 53, was removed his services as a coaching consultant last September by the WICB, just to each of the eight Associate teams six months after coaching West present.

Stuart Law takes over the West Indies coaching role on a two-year contract career. “I am excited at the has great experience and opportunity to contribute to breadth of knowledge as a what I think is an interesting player and coach and his time for West Indies,” the cross-cultural experience and WICB release quoted Law on winning attitude will be key his new job. assets in the development of

Outgoing director of the team.”

Law is the third new West Indies cricket Richard Pybus, who was part of the appointment announced by selection panel for choosing a the WICB in the past month. new coach to replace Simmons, Former West Indies captain said Law was taking over Jimmy Adams was appointed at what is a “critical time as West Indies director of in the development of the cricket to replace Pybus.

West Indies men’s team, Johnny Grave starts as the with the emergence of some WICB chief executive from outstanding young talent, as February, a role previously seen in the most recent test held by Michael Muirhead who series against Pakistan. He stepped down last October.

Athletics boss says Carter anxious for track return

Having not competed for athletics competition pending CAS 17 months and being stripped proceedings,” Blake continued. of his 4x100m relay gold medal Carter’s retested sample by the International Olympic from 2008 Beijing Olympics was Committee (IOC), Jamaica’s Nesta found to have traces of the banned Carter is said to be eager to return stimulant methylhexaneamine to the track. and, along with his 4x100m gold

And the embattled track medal relay squad, was stripped of star has been cleared to do just their medals. that.

“I was asked the question Dr Warren Blake, and they said he hasn’t been Jamaica’s athletics boss, told the sanctioned as yet. They are Jamaica Observer on Monday that awaiting a determination of Carter, through his management, whether an offence has been appeared “very anxious” to get committed or not by CAS. So he is back to action. clear to run,” confirmed Blake.

“They (Carter’s “He is cleared to run and once the management) wanted to know (if hearing takes place, then they he is okay to compete) because the will decide whether or not what season has started and he needs sanction to give him. All the IOC to start competing if he is going to can do is determine if an offence be ready for August. And yes, they has taken place. The IOC is not sounded very anxious (in wanting responsible for sanctions, they to get him back into competition),” can only take away his medal,” he Blake said. reiterated.

“I wrote the IAAF and Carter, who has until pointed out to them that Nesta February 15 to file his appeal with is quite anxious to return to CAS, could return to the track this active competition and would like weekend at the Western Relays in confirmation that he can do so Montego Bay, for the first time in pending the outcome of the appeal 17 months, following injury and and subsequent proceedings by then because he was notified of the the IAAF,” he added. positive test.

“They wrote me and said, “The lawyers are finalising having consulted the IAAF medical the appeal to send it in. They have and anti-doping departments, it a few more days to do it, but they appeared that Mr Carter is not are putting on the final touches on provisionally suspended and the submission. Nesta plans to run that he is eligible to compete in in the interim,” said Blake.

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New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady is reflected multiple times in the Vince Lombardi trophy as he celebrates after his team defeated the Atlanta Falcons to win Super Bowl Li in Houston, Texas

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots engineered the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history to claim a breathtaking 34-28 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, cementing their status as true a NFL dynasty.

With the victory, Brady becomes the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl championships and, at 39, the second oldest at his position to win the NFL’s biggest prize.

And while Brady claims each one is special, Sunday’s may be the sweetest as it was his first since

serving a four-game ban this season handed down by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for his role in the Deflategate scandal that surfaced two years ago.

Brady, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft shrugged off suggestions of revenge as motivation while the Patriots played the season with a massive New Englandagainst-the-world chip on their collective shoulders.

While Brady would not qualify his titles, Kraft was clear about where Sunday’s stunning victory ranks.

“Two years ago, we

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Patriot Way’ paves road to New England dynasty won our fourth Super Bowl down in Arizona and I told our fans that was the sweetest one of all,” said Kraft. “But, a lot has transpired during the last two years and I don’t think that needs any explanation.

“I want to say to our fans, our brilliant coaching staff, our amazing players, who are so spectacular this unequivocally the sweetest.”

For Patriots fans at NRG Stadium who took massive delight in roundly booing Goodell during the trophy presentation, it was also clear this Super Bowl was something special.

Goodell, who has been conspicuous in his absence from New England’s home games since the Deflategate scandal, has long been held as a villain by the team’s supporters, just as outside their borders the Patriots are viewed by many as cheaters.

“Thank you to all our fans. Everyone back in Boston, New England, we love you. You’ve been with us all year. We’re bringing this

sucker home,” said Brady as he raised the Vince Lombardi Trophy. “They’re all sweet, they’re all different.

“We’ve done pretty good over the last few years. We were in the AFC championship last year and won the Super Bowl two years ago so I don’t think anyone is feeling bad for the Patriots.”

Indeed, the Patriots have reached the playoffs in 16 of the 17 years, missing only in 2008 when Brady suffered a season-ending knee injury in his team’s opening game.

Since 2002 that Patriots have five Super Bowl wins in seven trips to the championship game.

Their victory on Sunday added another chapter to the Patriots legacy as Brady engineered a jawdropping comeback from a 28-3 third quarter deficit to steal the title and deny Atlanta a maiden Super Bowl.

Their success has become known as “The Patriot Way,” a no-nonsense approach

preached by Belichick, who also picked up his fifth Super Bowl victory to move past Chuck Noll (Pittsburgh Steelers) for most by a coach.

The trophies, statistics and records accumulated over the last 15 years stamp the Patriots, love them or hate them, as an NFL dynasty.

Making their unmatched success even more impressive is it has come during the age of the salary cap which makes sustained excellence harder than ever.

“No I don’t get into that,” Belichick said when asked where his team ranks in NFL history. “Rank them whatever.

“Tonight we earned the championship, these guys played like champions when it counted most in the fourth quarter and overtime.

“It’s about this team and what this team accomplished.

“It isn’t about anything else.”

Brady’s wife urged him to retire after Super Bowl comeback

Former world number one Tiger Woods

I will never feel great again, says Woods

“There have been

Former world number one Tiger Woods has accepted plenty of times when I thought that he will “never feel great” I would never play the game again after suffering a number again at the elite level,” Woods, of back and knee injuries in ranked 674th in the world, said. recent years.

The 14-times major “It was tough, it was champion returned to action more than brutal. There were in December following a times I needed help just to get 15-month layoff but was forced out of bed. to pull out of the Dubai Desert “I feel good, not great. I Classic last week after the first don’t think I will ever feel great because it’s three round due to a back spasm.

“There were a lot of back surgeries, four knee times I didn’t think I was going operations,” he added. to make it back. It was tough, it Woods is hoping to was more than brutal,” Woods play in the U.S. Masters in told Dubai magazine Vision.

April, the first major of the The 41-year-old year.

“I’m always going to be American has racked up 79 PGA Tour victories in his a little bit sore. As long as I can career but has not won a major function, I’m fine with that,” championship since 2008. he said.

If Gisele Bundchen had her Award. way, Tom Brady would have called The quarterback turns 40 it a career after winning his record in August and has said he would fifth Super Bowl championship on like to play until he is 45.

Sunday.

Brady missed the first four

The Patriots quarterback games of the 2016 season because told SiriusXM NFL Radio that of his Deflategate suspension, Bundchen, his wife of eight years, but still threw for 3,554 yards, pleaded with him to retire after 28 touchdowns and just two leading New England to a come- interceptions. touchdown-tofrom-behind 34-28 win over the His Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. interception ratio was the best

“If it was up to my wife, she in NFL history. Brady finished would have me retire today. She second in the NFL MVP race told me that (Sunday) night three behind Falcons quarterback Matt times,” the 39-year-old Brady said Ryan.

Monday in the interview. “And I “You know, I feel like I said, ‘Too bad, babe, I’m having too can still do it,” Brady added. “If much fun right now.’” you love what you do and you’re

Brady threw for a Super capable of doing it, then I might be Bowl-record 466 yards, two so bored if I wasn’t going out there touchdowns and one interception knowing that I could still do it.

“So I’m going to work hard as the Patriots overcame a 25-point deficit en route to winning to be ready to go, and I still plan on his record fourth Super Bowl MVP playing for a long time.”

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hugs his wife Gisele Bundchen

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POSITION:MASON Main Duties:

•Prepares surfaces prior to beginning work.

•Fabricates, alters, repairs, and maintains walls, sidewalks, street curbs, floors, bathroom showers, sink counters, partitions, manholes, and other related structures or surfaces.

•Lays blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings.

•Determines work requirements and sequence of masonry/tile assignments through review of work orders, plans, or drawings.

•Lays out work using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares, and levels.

•Mixes cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or hand tools.

•Cuts or breaks bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or hand tools.

•Molds expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straight edge.

•Operates equipment, such as forklift, dump truck, and flatbed.

•Any additional instructions given by the manager.

Salary: $500.00 per week Interested persons must be willing to work on weekends and holidays.

If interested please contact the following person: Alisa Folkes 1-(649)-441-8020

COURTYARD CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS is looking for a

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE THERAPIST Graduate of an accredited Massage Therapy school MIN 5-7 YEARS EXPERIENCE SWEDISH AND DEEP TISSUE TECHNIQUES LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE PREGNANCY MASSAGE PROFESSIONAL & ORGANIZED WITH STRONG WORK ETHIC FLUENT ENGLISH AND ABLE TO WORK SATURDAYS SALARY 1,600-2K/MT ( BASED ON EXPERIENCE) DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS FEB 20/16 Submit Resume to Courtyardchiro@me.com AT LA VISTA AZUL, UNIT 9 TURTLE COVE

COURTYARD CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS Is looking for

Chiropractic Tech Health Assistant Excellent and strong computer skills

The law firm of GrahamThompson is seeking applications from holders of Turks and Caicos Islander status for the following positions: 1. Attorneys to join the litigation/dispute resolution team in the Providenciales office. The litigation/dispute resolution practice has a volume caseload for a variety of international and domestic clients and the scope of work covers a wide range of exceptional quality work in the TCI courts through to the Privy Council and in arbitration matters. The ideal candidate for the position is a litigation lawyer with a minimum of 3 years of actual legal practice. It is essential that applicants possess exceptional academic qualifications; are able to demonstrate outstanding, writing and advocacy skills; are able to work in a team environment; and possess a strong work ethic. The attorneys will be expected to aggressively litigate matters as well as take a commercial approach to claims to deliver satisfactory financial solutions. Time management, strong research and computer skills are essential. The TCI litigation/dispute resolution team works closely with the Bahamas based litigation practice.

2. Attorneys to join the property team of the firm in its Providenciales office. The property practice acts for a range of developers, banks and other financial institutions and individuals and the scope of work covers commercial, transactional and regulatory advice. The ideal candidate for the position is a property/commercial lawyer with opportunities for training, or experienced practitioners who will add to the depth of the practice. It is essential that applicants demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills; experience in working in a team; and a strong work ethic. Time management, strong research and computer skills are essential.

3. Paralegal to support the litigation/dispute resolution and property teams.

The successful applicant will be flexible; able to adapt to the working styles of the firm’s attorneys and practice areas; be a team player; work collegiately with attorneys and clients; have good writing and general communication skills; and be enthusiastic, self motivated and helpful. Time management, strong research and computer skills are essential.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to follow instruction and learn quickly Social media marketing skills Book keeping skills on Quick books Outstanding customer service skills Professional manner 12 months experience in a clinical Chiropractic setting

Applications should be sent by email to the Human Resources Manager at jsg@ gtclaw.com or by hand Unit A200 Graceway House, Graceway Plaza, Leeward Highway, Providenciales. All applications will be treated as confidential.

Salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications (1,200-1,600/mt range) Send resume to courtyardchiro@icloud.com by FEB 20/16.

Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of the relevant qualifications together with proof of Turks and Caicos Islander status.

Telephone calls will not be accepted.

GrahamThompson offers a supportive working environment built on over 65 years of a commitment to quality legal services and excellent staff relationships.

$135

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

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

The Butler Department requires: ✓

The Administration Department requires: ✓

Reports to:

Executive Assistant Manager(s)

Reports to:

Managing Director

The Executive Assistant Manager is responsible for the daily operation of a village and/ or departments, to improve and maintain a high quality of service. He/she is expected to give direction to all management and staff within the portfolio assigned and to ensure that this direction being in line with that of the company.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum eight (8) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing in a 400 room or more hotel; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1000 employees; The Executive Assistant Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder and more than one is required.

Responsible for the Management of the Butler suites and team members, co-coordinating and overseeing the butler Service department to ensure consistency in service delivery while paying attention details so as to ensure a smooth operation in the department. He/ She must be able to train and coach butlers that will ensure total guest satisfaction. In addition to this, must have an excellent rapport with all in house butler VIP guests to ensure that their expectations are exceeded.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • College or University Degree (Hospitality and/ or equivalent experience • Minimum Four years’ work experience managing Butler team; • Must be Guild Certified; The Butler Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for this position ranges from $35,000.00 to $50,000.00

✓ The Maintenance Department requires:

Housekeeping Manager

Reports to:

Technical Operations Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director

The Housekeeping Department requires:

The salary for this position is dependent on experience

✓

Butler Manager

Managing Director

The Technical Operations Manager ensures the engineering operations meets the brand’s target customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the department through efficient utilization of all utilities and ensuring continued asset value through predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity • Extensive knowledge of building trades, electrical, mechanical, HVAC&R, plumbing and general building practices • Knowledge of facility regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, AD, CFC, NFPA)

Executive Housekeeper

The Housekeeping Manager reports directly to the Executive Housekeeper. He/ She has the responsibility to ensure that the property is well furnished: guest rooms are cleaned on a timely basis and are well maintained. The public areas should be aesthetically pleasing and be maintained at the highest level of cleanliness.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • BSc. Hotel/Business Management or equivalent; • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position; The Housekeeping Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for this position ranges from $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 The Spa Department requires:

The Technical Operations Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

✓

Assistant Spa Manager

The salary for this position is dependent on experience.

Reports to:

The Grounds Department requires:

Assist the manager in the daily operation of the Spa. Provide guests with the highest quality service and ensure their complete satisfaction with every aspect of the Spa experience. Supervising all Spa employees including but not limited; to Spa Attendants, Receptionists, Massage Therapists, Beauticians, and the Fitness Coordinator.

✓

Grounds Manager (Regional)

Reports to:

Managing Director

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping activities. Overall, ensure that the hotel grounds are kept in immaculate condition and that all plants are free from disease.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Diploma or Associates degree in Horticulture or other Landscaping related discipline; • Four (4) years’ experience in a similar position; • Knowledge of landscaping.

• Ability to travel frequently throughout the northern region The Grounds Manager (Regional) position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for this position is dependent on experience.

Sous Chef Pastry Chef Assistant Pastry Chef

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership position.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Computer skills and ability to work successfully in Microsoft Office programs.

The Assistant Spa Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Watersports Department requires: ✓

Assistant Dive Shop Manager

Reports to:

Dive Shop Manager

The Assistant Dive Shop Manager will be in charge of the overall experience and quality of the boats and dive equipment and machinery. This individual will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems, processes and policies for the smooth and timely operating of all vessels in the Watersports department.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor ; • Minimum 4 years instructor experience and minimum 4 years Master Scuba Diver Trainer

The Kitchen Department requires: ✓ ✓ ✓

Spa Manager

The Dive Shop Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Executive Chef

The salary for these positions range from $35,000.00 to $45,000.00

Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies and procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training preferred • Three to five years’ experience as a manager/supervisor in an international first-class hotel/ resort.

The Sous Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The salary for these positions ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00

The Spa Department requires: ✓

Salon Technician (Hair Stylist)

Reports to:

Spa Manager

The Salon Technician is responsible for providing hair services to guests while maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction and world-class service.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a valid License/Certificate in your field of expertise; This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The rate for this position is $6.25 plus commissions

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

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

and should reach not later than February 17th 2017

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