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PREMIER DEFENDS FIRING MINISTER

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

By Todeline Defralien

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remier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright- Robinson strongly defended revoking the appointment of Hon. Josephine Connolly as Cabinet minister, saying that she also has the full support of the People’s Democratic Movement’s (PDM) National General Council (NGC).

Hon. Connolly, who was sacked on Friday June 17, 2017, after serving roughly six months as Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, was replaced

by Hon. Karen Malcolm on June 19th, 2017.

Speaking during a press conference at the Premier’s Office on Tuesday June 20th, Hon Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said, “I do not fire anyone, I simply asked and made a recommendation to the Governor for the appointment (of Connolly) to be revoked. I think the firing is sending the wrong message. What I can say, is that I have enjoyed the full support of the National General Council (NGC) and sometimes the roads that we are on we have to make sure that we are all on one accord; especially in serving the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, we have to make sure we are moving in the right direction and we are moving together for the betterment of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. That is no indictment on anyone in particular, but I would say at this juncture that we have

2017 annual Grand Turk Fisherman’s tournament The 2017 annual Grand Turk Fisherman’s tournament (GTFT Inc.) was a resounding success, despite the challenging weather conditions with to make sure that we’re moving together as one team.”

Robinson noted that she would not get into further details into that matter but, she added: “I would hasten to say these decisions are important sometimes in leadership. This is not the first time that it happened in the history of the Turks and Caicos. It has happened to me and I am very confident that the Hon. Connally will continue to serve the

gusty winds and high seas.

The event started with live and silent auctions and a record breaking Calcutta at the historic

Salt Raker Inn on Grand Turk on Friday night with host Erika Faller. (SEE PAGES, 2, 24 & 25 for more details)

people of the country. I am very happy that she accepted the offer when I made it and it is unfortunate that our way has parted in this way, but she continues to support the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) and we will continue to have an opportunity to work together.”

Premier Robinson said that what is happening in the Turks and Caicos Islands is an unfortunate period, especially given that the eyes of the

world has been turned on them from the swearing in of the first female Premier.

“From all around the world persons have been asking what is going on? And I said to persons, while it would have been a dark few weeks, it’s been very positive as well because there’s a lot of encouragement, a lot of upliftment and a lot of people who are saying let’s pass this period.

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New revenue initiatives for the TCI says, Premier - Page 6

Radar station detects above 90% of illegal vessels, says Immigration Minister - Page 7

Lawyer arrested for serious sexual assault - Page 5

Archbishop says Church of England ‘colluded’ to hide sex abuse - Page 36

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JUNE 24TH, 2017 – JULY 1ST, 2017

LOCAL NEWS

PREMIER DEFENDS FIRING MINISTER Continued from Page 1 I wouldn’t want Turks and Caicos to focus on that period. I would want us to pass it and to say that no decision taken by me or the NGC or the party itself was made based on street talk or frivolous gossip that may find its way on social media. We are more sound, more logical and more reasoning in our governance and it’s important for persons to know that,” she stressed.

A meeting was held at the PDM Headquarters on the evening of Monday June 19th to hear from the NGC recommendations and for the Premier to put forward her decision as to who would serve in the cabinet.

When asked by media what would the Premier would say to Hon. Connolly to the claims that she was not removed in line with PDM’s constitution, Robinson responded, “The same thing that I would say to someone who poses a question to me about Cabinet and Cabinet functions; what happens in our NGC is not really to be discussed publicly and we are bound by our constitution and she would have had an opportunity to raise that at the NGC level where it was appropriately raised and discussed.

Hon. Connolly still has a future in this party, she has not resigned from the Peoples Democratic Movement and I think she has made it abundantly clear that she will continue to serve.”

When asked by media how does she deals with the backlash from the community, Robinson said, “Any decision you make, there will be backlash. You can’t please everyone and that is what you have to learn from whatever office you sit in. You’re not going to be able to please everyone.

Every time we have elected persons to

(From L-R): Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister for Infrastructure, Hon. Sean R. Astwood -Deputy Premier & Minister of Border Control and Employment, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Newly-appointed Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs and Minister of Health Agriculture and Human Services the Hon. Edwin A. Astwood. run as candidates there were persons to. That did not have that much of an at the end of the day, we have a full who were upset but deemed to be just impact on the decision that had to be slate. We have the blessing of a strong as popular as well, but at the end of made, and I can say that. I wouldn’t back bench and a strong majority and the day, I am not here to really try say that because there are a lot of we don’t see that as being a shot in and please everyone. I am here to street talks, a lot of nonsense on social the arm of confidence when we have be transparent and as transparent media, and if we were to be guided by to make decisions of this sort. What as I can and to give the best to the street talk or what is on social media, it does, it shows that we are keen to people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. many people would not be standing in make strong decisions that we know in Am I concerned? No I am not. Am I the Turks and Caicos. So for any leader very few quarters can be unpopular, or dismissive of what the people have to to sit here and acknowledge what is on many quarters can be unpopular, but say? No I am not.” social media or street talk would have the fact is we have to be at rest with the Commenting on the influenced a decision of this magnitude decisions we make. What we will ask circumstances and events which would not be someone that you should the people of this country to do is that preceded the revocation of Hon. put trust in.” the same trust you put in the hands Connolly’s ministerial appointment, Meantime Robinson stated of the Peoples Democratic Movement the Premier added: “I think that is an that she is sure that there are a lot of (PDM) is to continue to trust that we implication that the Turks and Caicos persons who will have equally as much will do what is best for the people of has inferred because it was such a confidence in Hon. Karen who unseated the Turks and Caicos,” she added. private issue. We really didn’t speak to a former Premier (Dr. Rufus Ewing Robinson noted that the it. I think it was so sad that the people in the December 2016 elections) and Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) of this country sought to exploit such a who she said enjoyed the confidence has ten great change agents all of private moment for parents that have as a new comer from people across the which would have made an excellent had to grieve the loss. I think Turks Turks and Caicos Islands. choice as Minister. and Caicos people played that up a lot “That does not diminish more than I would care for them anything from the Hon, Connolly, but

2017 annual Grand Turk Fisherman’s tournament The 2017 annual Grand Turk “Catching Caicos”. The largest fish of Fisherman’s tournament (GTFT Inc.) the weekend caught by “Due West” was a resounding success, despite the won the TCI Lotto $1,000 bonus. challenging weather conditions with “Catching Caicos” also won gusty winds and high seas. the Calcutta with the boat, and

The event started with live winning bidder Ralph Dietsche of “My and silent auctions and a record Boat”, (last years champions) sharing breaking Calcutta at the historic Salt $8,400.00 Raker Inn on Grand Turk on Friday Lively fish auctions followed night with host Erika Faller. each day of fishing with everyone

Boats were on the water trying to get in on the action, as local from first light on Saturday but auctioneer William Cole whipped the encountered very rough conditions crowd into frenzy with some very as soon as they were out of the lea frantic bidding. of Grand Turk. Despite this a decent H. E. The Governor, Dr John catch was landed on day one. Grand Freeman handed out the prizes to the Turk boat “Juice Kings” captained by victorious crews at 5PM and offered Tim Dunn took the lead on the overall some brief remarks. Local food, music, weight with 94.5 pounds of tuna, DJ and a very lively bar topped off a followed by “Due West” skippered great family weekend for all.

by Bruce Barron on 78.2 pounds The committee of GTFT Inc. and “Screaming Reels”, skippered would like to offer a HUGE thank you

by Damien Noyes in third with 63.1 to all our incredible sponsors from far pounds. Heaviest fish of day one and wide, of which there are far too was a beautiful yellow fin tuna of 40 many to mention, but special thanks pounds caught by “Due West”. should go to Grand Turk Liquors who

Day two was windier still, have been our tournament partners but this did not stop the fleet bringing since inception, and TCI Lotto for in an even larger catch, and more once again generously supporting the variety, with Mahi, Wahoo, tuna and largest fish of the tournament prize mackerel. and Allied Industrial & Marine for

“Catching Caicos” captained their continuing and very generous

by Roy Forrester, landed 138.2 support all the way from Nova Scotia! pounds to win day two. Second was GTFT Inc. is a registered “Juice Kings” with 60 pounds, and Not for Profit. The annual fishing a very close third “Screaming reels” tournament is a fund raising vehicle with 58.1 pounds. Largest fish of day for local good causes, with a mandate two was caught by Captain Edwin of developing projects that support Dickenson running “La Christa” with the young, vulnerable, elderly and a nice yellow fin tuna of 37.7 pounds. promoting education within the TCI.

On combined weight, This year’s beneficiary was the Turks Tournament Champions were & Caicos National Museum.

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LOCAL NEWS

Lawyer arrested for serious sexual assault

Police have confirmed that a prominent lawyer has been arrested and bailed following allegations of a “serious sexual assault”.

Commenting on the situation which was widely reported on social media, Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said: “”The recent reporting by some media agencies in the Turks and Caicos regarding an allegation of a serious sexual offence has been, in my view inappropriate and

irresponsible. Whilst I can confirm that an allegation has been made by a female of a serious sexual assault and a criminal investigation was commenced and remains ongoing, no person has been charged with any offences.”

He added: “A man was arrested and remains on bail.

No further comment will be made at this stage regarding the details of this investigation.

I would ask that people refrain from speculating or making comment within the media

or social media regarding this investigation as this can have an adverse impact on the investigation and the administration of justice. I reiterate that this matter remains under investigation and further public comment may interfere with the criminal investigation.”

A press release issued by police spokesman Kevin Clarke said that in recent days some local media agencies in the Turks and Caicos Islands have been making comment on

a potential police investigation into an allegation of a serious sexual assault.

Clarke said: “The reporting has cited what it says are details of the offence which have not been provided by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. It is normal practice for the Force not to provide any personal data of investigations until at least a person is charged with an offence. This case is no different.”

Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting

Turks and Caicos department of statistics conducting the country’s national labour force survey

The Department of Statistics, is currently in the process of conducting a Labour Force Survey.

This survey is being conducted during the period June 21st to July 21st 2017.

Enumerators with IDs and special vests will visit selected households on each island. The department is asking for the support and cooperation of the general public with this exercise. A Labour Force Survey provides estimates of employment and unemployment. These are among the most important measures of economic performance of any economy. The Labour Force Survey will be conducted

in the Turks and Caicos Islands twice employment status depends on the yearly. full cooperation of the public. Persons

The data collection will be are informed that the work of the based on a sample of households Department of Statistics is conducted throughout the Turks and Caicos under the authority of the Statistics Islands, drawn from an overall Act, 2012. The public is therefore Listing of Households. The data assured that information provided to is being collected through face–to– the department is strictly confidential face interviews with members (or a and would only be disseminated at the member) of the sampled households. aggregate level. The Oath of Secrecy The information provided by these which will be administered to each respondents will be used to produce interviewer before commencement of a picture of the activities of the entire duties also guarantees to the public population. that information given would not be

The success of the Labour Force revealed. Anyone violating this oath Survey in accurately capturing persons’ can be prosecuted.

DATE OPEN: June 1, 2017 START DATE: TBD POSITION: Director of Engineering Job Overview: The general purpose of the Director of Engineering is managing the mixed use of the Resort’s Engineering Department, including all related activities including participation in executive committee meetings; hire and maintain an effective work force appropriate for an upscale Resort; establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs for all equipment, systems, guestrooms and public areas/ general maintenance; participate in effective safety programs; coordinate and implement capital improvement projects; establish, maintain and manage department budgets and monthly forecasts protecting the Resort and the Owners from losses, claims, and liabilities.

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering Department, including but not limited to, maintaining all facilities, equipment, furniture, fixtures, systems and landscaping at the highest quality standards.

Job Responsibilities: •Hire, train and direct all department personnel •Provide efficient use of manpower to maintain workload •Provide timely performance appraisals •Conducts walk-through and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the Resort, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, vehicles and any other related equipment.

•Manage adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools and material for the department •Enforce Hotel / Resort and Company policies and procedures •Must be able to respond to emergency situations, such as fire alarms, and other life-safety situations •Maintain files per department guidelines. Schedule and conduct monthly department meetings.

•Participate as a member of the Resort’s Executive Committee.

•Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.

•Maintain files per department guidelines.

•Maintain a working knowledge of all local laws, codes, and regulations.

•Assure proper certification of all employee mechanics and technicians, as required.

•Solicit and administer all sub-contract work.

•Analyze bids and verify quantities, as appropriate.

•Negotiate, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts with consultants and contractors.

•Liaison with governmental agencies and manage the procurement and compliance with entitlements, permits, inspections, notices, and other requirements.

•Produce annual operating budget for payroll, expenses, utilities, and capital improvements.

•Operate all areas within budgeted guidelines.

•Provide budget analysis each period.

•Establish and maintain an efficient inventory and purchasing system.

•Maintain the Hotel / Resort facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

•Participate in or possibly manage the property’s safety committee.

•Assure proper certification of all employee mechanics and technicians, as required.

•Maintain the Resort facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

•Alignment with Property Mission and Core Values •Model the property/company core values and other expected leadership attributes •Maintain a professional image at all times.

•Act as a resource for all departments of the Resort.

•Maintain accurate records for all areas of responsibility.

•Perform other duties as assigned by General Manager •Maintain property key schedules and records Shift Varies. 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: $72,000 - $84,000 per annum DATE OPEN: June 12, 2017 START DATE: August 1, 2017 POSITION: Painter

Job Overview: We are looking for a skilled Painter to paint the interior and exterior of structures, buildings, rooms and other surfaces. This job will be important since good painting has both practical

The Department of Statistics is soliciting the full support and cooperation from the general public, especially the households selected for interviewing.

The public’s positive response to completing the questionnaire accurately and to the best of your knowledge is important to the overall success of the survey. The information provided can positively impact the development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

For further information, please contact by email: statstci@gov. tc or by telephone 946-1700 or 3383001-(8).

and aesthetic benefits. An excellent painter is knowledgeable in selecting the right material for their job. They have experience in painting with various tools and in various heights and spaces while observing all safety measures. They must be reliable as well as possessing great attention to detail in completing their duties. 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: $8.50 - $9.00 per hour DATE OPEN: June 12, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Laundry Attendant/Housekeeper Job Requirements: •Ensure the hotel has adequate amounts of linen and towels and all time •Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of all guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens •physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend •Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs) •Ensure inventory is used properly and in supply at all times 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: $6.25 - $9.00 per hour DATE OPEN: June 12, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Kitchen Steward Job Overview: Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bus persons and food and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience, also clean physical surroundings while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the hotel standards, A few of their duties would entail promptly and carefully sorting soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly; quickly washing ware and replacing them in storage areas as designated and ensuring the dish machine is properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards. Shifts varies. 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: $7.00 - $7.50 per hour DATE OPEN: June 12, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Kids Town Counsellor Job Overview: The Kids Town Counselor is responsible for leading and implementing different programs and experiences for children in an individual and small group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and entertainment of the participants in his/her group. The candidate will provide high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on during their time spent at the Kids Town. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications •Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.

•Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.

•Strong organizational and communication skills.

Physical Demands •Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, watersport activities, swimming, team building initiatives and physical games •Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general activities 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: $8.00 - $8.50 per hour Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than July 8th, 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

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New revenue initiatives for the TCI says, Premier

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson stated that there are new revenue initiatives coming for the Turks and Caicos Islands and will not be raised on the backs of the people of this country .

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said, “We are looking generally at new revenue initiatives that will not be raised on the backs of the people of this country that will help us to broaden the economy in terms of being able to do more with more monies coming in and that will be announced very soon.”

She added: “We have not made any decision on removal of any nuisance taxes as yet. You would appreciate that after one quarter of a new budget you would have to see how your revenue is performing and make sure that there are other measures that are in place to assist in any short gaps in any revenue. We have not made that decisions as yet

and of course persons would not expect us to. That would be fiscally irresponsible at this point. We have to see how we are performing with the streams that we have before we make any major decisions and aside from that we have to make sure that we do a complete review of all revenue generation in government.”

Premier Robinson said that on June 19 she met with the accounting officers in Government to review our revenue performance for the first quarter, adding that they will continue to monitor our revenues and see what we can do.”

“What I can say is that gaming legislation will be pulled up and we would expect a lot of the regulations and the compliance and policing of that area that we will realise an increase in revenue, although at this time we would have experienced one of the major casinos going down there would be a short fall in revenue. We do have initiatives that will be coming on

that we will announce once we would have carried those policies through to Cabinet and we’re able to make those public statements,” Robinson explained.

Robinson said the people of TCI can rest assured that they are looking at new revenue initiatives that will not be on the backs of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Meantime she added: “I must flaunt the new company’s legislation. We expect that it will also help to generate new revenue and I don’t think that we have done that passage of that bill a serious justice because we expect a serious revolution in that area and we have been put seriously on a competitive footing within the region and we expect to see our trust legislation that was recently passed with the passage of the company’s ordinance we expect to see some movement in that area as well.

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

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Experienced Resort Manager required for mid-size Four Star Resorts in Providenciales.

Applicants must possess:

Hospitality Degree Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the hospitality industry Minimum of two (2) years of management experience Excellent understanding of all aspects of resort operations Strong interpersonal skills Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally Experienced Resort Manager required for mid-size Providenciales Four Star Resort.

Must have Hospitality Degree, Minimum 5 years of related experience and be fully knowledgeable in all aspects of resort operations. Excellent written and oral communication skills a must.

Salary based on experience Send resume and references to resort@faym.com or deliver by hand to: Marlin Limited, Suite A210, Regent Village East, Providenciales.

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Hand Hygiene is the #1 way to prevent the spread of infections!

When your hands look dirty Before you eat or prepare food After you use the bathroom After you change a soiled diaper After you blow your nose, cough or sneeze Before and after you touch your eyes

Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

It only takes 15 seconds of HAND WASHING or application of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to kill germs that cause infections like the common cold, flu and gastroenteritis (vomiting and/or diarrhea).

How to wash your hands

Prepared by the Health Promotion Unit, (649) 338-2772, within the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services

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Radar station detects above 90% of illegal vessels, says Immigration Minister

By Todeline Defralien

Minister of Immigration and Border Control, Hon. Sean Astwood has praised the success stories in the process of repatriating, intercepting and detaining illegal persons coming to the TCI.

The Minister of Immigration and Border Control has confirmed that the Radar station has detected above 90% of illegal vessels coming into the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Addressing a press conference at the Premier’s office on Tuesday June 20th, Ho. Astwood said, “I’ve seen a number of comments on social media and general conversation as I move around and interact and I wanted to make it clear to the public and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands that with the advent of radar station introduction here in the Turks and Caicos Islands it has been extremely successful.

The radar station continues to enjoy above 90% detection rate of illegal vessels coming into

the Turks and station can Caicos Islands detect an illegal sloop and by any measurement and also the marine branch a n y w h e r e eventually around the intercepts that world that is a sloop and we success story.”

H e go through the process added: “Up to of processing this point we’ve those persons had ten illegal or repatriating sloops that them, the had came in public must six months, so which means understand that is a success we would have story, and detected...I that we were think again it successful in goes back to the our activities success of the Deputy Minister and Minister of Immigration and as a country radar station Border Control, Hon. Sean Astwood but also with protecting our the joint operation with the marine borders. The reason I am spelling this branch of the police force. It’s this out is because when the United States whole perception that I wanted to intercept persons that are coming clear up in the public. When the radar from the Mexican border and they are

WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House

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

PREVENT THE SPREAD OF MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASES

Interested persons may submit their resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy to the TCI Labour Department Deadline for submission is July 8th 2017 Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted

Protect Yourself

v Use Mosquito repellents on exposed skin v Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants v Use mosquito nets at night v Secure windows and doors with screens v Check screens for holes

Protect your Environment and Keep it Clean

Requirements: ➢ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology ➢ 5 plus years Working Experience in IT ➢ Knowledge of VLAN and switch management technology ➢ Strong customer service orientation ➢ Microsoft Server Administrator, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SharePoint ➢ Knowledge of Apple Macintosh Operating System ➢ Knowledge of IQWare and/or Visual One would be a distinct advantage ➢ Keen attention to details ➢ Highly self-motivated and directed Salary entry point is $31,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Computer Programmer & IT Specialist To provide support analysis and management and assist in the planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining and supporting hardware, software and communication systems in order to maintain the stable operation of the information systems and networks of our Hospitality Group.

Job Description: ➢ Assist in analysing the IT needs of the Group and determining the immediate and long-range software and hardware requirements. ➢ Maintain, secure, troubleshoot and administer Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Internet (Cable/DSL/Wi-Fi connection) and IPTV ➢ Maintain & evaluate computer hardware, communication equipment, networking software, operating system and application software. ➢ Network administration and management. ➢ Maintain control records, implement & secure network traffic and optimize server performance. ➢ Perform and ensure System/Data back-ups and its recovery operations; ➢ Provide problem solving services and assist network users on system & software such as PMS, POS Software and Telephone Billing System. ➢ Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to seek products and services. ➢ Provide on-call technical support. ➢ Follow all safety policies

turned around or sent back, it is seen as a success but when we do it here, somehow people don’t see it in the same light.”

Astwood stress that they have been very successful in intercepting, detaining and repatriating illegal persons in this country.

He continued: “From the ten sloops that came into the country during those six months we have intercepted and repatriated over 500 people. The joint operations with the Immigration Task Force along with the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force has already detained on the grounds through all our communities and repatriated over 500 people. Collectively that’s over 1,000 peoples within six months that law enforcements, Police Force along with Border Control have repatriated who was already here or who would have came here illegally. That is a success story. It is important for those kinds of stories to be coming out of the Ministry.”

v Properly dispose of all garbage and refuse v Get rid of or cover old tires v Clean gutters and make sure they are flowing properly v Check around your property for anything that can hold water v Turn containers over or cover them v Tightly cover drums and rain barrels v Cover boats and wading pools v Inspect your yard weekly

Contact the Health Promotion Unit within the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services on 338-2772

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Report from June 21st Cabinet meeting

His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 16th meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 21 June 2017, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales.

All Ministers were present except the Hon. Deputy Premier and the Hon. Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication.

At this meeting Cabinet: •Noted the financial performance of the TCI Government for the first month of the financial year as submitted in the Financial Report for the month of April 2017 by the Accountant General. Cabinet further noted the government’s strategy and proposals to mitigate against the risk of not meeting revenue targets including regular monitoring of departmental and statutory body spending and budget plans;

•Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (Taxation) (Designated Restaurant) Order 2017 and to approve commencement of the Order and of the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (Taxation) (Amendment) Ordinance 2017 with effect from 1 August 2017;

•Received

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paper on the state of preparedness in TCI for the 2017 hurricane season. Cabinet agreed the need for Ministers to raise significantly the level of hurricane readiness across all TCI government departments, agencies and National Disaster SubCommittees as a matter of urgency;

•Received an up-date by the Hon. Minister of Health on the reconciliation exercise on the Interhealth Canada contract. A full report on the reconciliation exercise would be submitted to the next meeting of Cabinet;

•Received an up-date on the outcome of the public consultation on the proposed change of use of the Green Door on Grand Turk for temporary prison accommodation;

•Received an up-date by the Hon. Premier on funds held by the TCI statutory bodies which are to be remitted to central public funds;

•Received an up-date by the Hon. Minister of Environment on the disposal of the seized catch of marine product from the Capitan Blaze fishing vessel;

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•At the request of His Excellency the Governor, received an up-date by the Hon. Minister of Environment on the salvage of the Mega-One Triton vessel on Governor’s Beach on Grand Turk including on measures to address His Excellency the Governor’s concerns about the immediate threat posed to public safety by the vessel in its present state;

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•Received an up-date by the Hon. Premier on the government’s proposed investment and refurbishment policies;

•Received an up-date by the Hon. Minister of Environment on the public consultation on a proposed shark sanctuary in TCI and on his

•Received an up-date on the attendance at the recent Caribbean terms of reference for the accountancy Tourism Organisation (CTO) audit of the NHIP; “Caribbean Week” meeting in New York.

•Received an up-date by the Hon. Premier on progress on Further information on these and plans for implementation of the matters will be provided by Ministers capital projects programme; in due course.

Todeline Defralien Reporter

The Turks and Caicos SUN is a subsidiary of The SUN Media Group Ltd. We are committed to excellence in journalism, educating and informing our readers, serving and satisfying our advertisers and assisting in the overall development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Supermercado Dominicano Ltd. and E&R Supermarket Ltd., an affiliated group of whole sale and retail sales stores, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

Agency Manager Are you a people person? Join a team where people come first.

About Us – A leading regional player in the retail insurance sector, Colonial Group International, with over 300 employees and offices in Bermuda, The Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Turks & Caicos Islands, offers a complete range of premier financial and insurance services to our individual and corporate clients. We know that our products make a real difference to our clients and their families.

The Role – You will manage and coordinate all aspects of the operation including business development and retention, implementation of the business plan, staff development and management as well as compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Excellent and innovative customer service delivery is important to us, critical to our strategic objective of business retention and growth and applies to all roles across the Group.

The Person – You will have a relevant professional insurance qualification along with a minimum of 5 years relevant management experience in an insurance company or brokerage along with a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets. A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or Finance is preferred.

The Benefits – We offer an attractive compensation package.

To Apply – Please send your résumé/cv by no later than July 7, 2017, to our VicePresident, Human Resources at hr_manager_bm@colonial.bm.

The successful applicants must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the reasonable needs of the business and possess: ➢ A Proven and unblemished track record of employment ➢ A Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a customer service oriented business ➢ Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills ➢ Trustworthy and reliable disposition ➢ Must be a team player and able to work in concert with others. ➢ Be well-spoken with English as primary language. ➢ A clean criminal record.

In addition to the foregoing, interested candidates for the positions as: SHOP KEEPERS/SUPERVISOR/MERCHANDISER ➢ Must have at least 3 to 5 years extensive experience and advanced knowledge in the Grocery sales and Merchandising business. ➢ Must be proficient in the use and operation of relevant retail sales and merchandising computer software programmes, viz, Quick Books, Point of Sales Systems, etc. ➢ Must be able to work under little or no supervision ➢ Proficiency in another written and spoken language in addition to English will be a definite advantage.

SALES CLERKS/CASHIER ➢ Must have a minimum of 3 years general sales and merchandising experience ➢ Computer literate HOUSEKEEPER/LABOURER/SHELF STOCKER ➢ Must be willing and able to attend to general housekeeping and general maintenance duties, including stocking of shelves, keeping store and surrounding areas clean, habitable and presentable.

BUTCHER ➢ Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in cutting, trimming, packaging and presentation of meats for retail sales. ➢ Proven knowledge and familiarity with the various cuts of meats.

Suitable candidates that do not meet the above requirements may, at the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, be eligible for consideration in circumstances where they demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s in-house training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Written applications only and accompanying CVs/Resumes must be addressed to the Resident Manager at the following address:

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LOCAL NEWS

Karen Malcolm appointed new Minister of Education

By Todeline Defralien

Newly-appointed Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm gave God thanks for her new role and pledged her commitment to ensuring that the children of Turks and Caicos Islands receive the best education and opportunities.

Malcom, who replaced Hon. Josephine Connolly who was fired from Cabinet on Friday, June 17th, 2017, was officially introduced by Premier Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson during a press conference at the Premier’s Office on Tuesday, June 20th.

“I am indeed grateful to Almighty God for this opportunity to serve in this capacity as the Minister of Education,” Hon. Malcolm said.

“Let me first say special thanks to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands who elected me on the 15th December (2016) as their representative. Special thanks to also goes to our Premier, my colleagues, the NGC and the People’s Democratic Movement for their support. I would like to congratulate all the students who took the GSAT examination last month and earlier this month. You did an exceptional job,

and congratulations also to the parents and the teachers, because I know that without teachers, the students would not have been as successful as they were.”

She added: “I would hasten to say that I am committed to ensuring that our children receive the best education and opportunities possible under the Ministry of Education. Our children are our future and we will leave no stone unturned to ensure that each child receives the best education possible here in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I am, and will always be, a Turks and Caicos Islander. I was born in Grand Turk, I migrated to The Bahamas where I received my education and I knew that I would return to these beautiful islands because God placed in my heart at an early age the love and respect for my home country. Today I can say that God has been faithful to his promise and it is all because of the grace of God that I am here today.”

Malcolm said she is pleased that God has chosen her, and she asked the people of the Turks and Caicos to continue to support her and the PDM’s Government ministers as they do their best for each and everyone living here

youth ministry and I know that this is what God has called me to do,” she continued.

Commenting on Hon. Malcolm’s appointment, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said, “At this junction I would like to publicly thank the Hon, Josephine Connolly for her stewardship of the Ministry of Education over the past six months. I am delighted to introduce the newest member of our cabinet; she defines all odds and successfully ran as an all island candidate in the last general election for the Peoples Democratic Movement. She was elected Deputy Speaker shortly after, a former banker, assistant accountant at Building Materials, founder of the Heart Foundation, an active member of the Soroptomists Club and her church. She is a wife, a mother and a grandmother.

I am pleased to announce that she hails from the island of Grand Turk and has resided in Providenciales for over two decades.”

Robinson stated that the Hon. Karen Malcolm new Minister for Education, People Democratic Movement has Youth Sports and Library Services every confidence that Mrs. Malcolm in the Turks and Caicos Islands. will make the Turks and Caicos

“I am committed, I am Islands very proud and will serve dedicated and I spent so much time in these Islands well.

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF SALES AND MARKETING

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Minimum of three (3) years work experience in painting

A Company in Providenciales seeks to employ one Assistant Manager of Sales and Marketing. Applicant must have the following:

Wages: commensurate with experience starting from $7.00 per hour Three (3) Labourers Applicant must be physical and able-bodied individual capable of lifting heavy loads and to assist with various construction duties within the company.

Wages: starting from $7.00 per hour Two (2) Domestic Workers For general cleaning & other domestic duties Applicant must be of excellent character and work ethics.

Be able to work independently Be willing to work flexible hours Wages: starting from $6.50 per hour One (1) Driver/Concrete Batcher Relief Driver Must be able to proportions concrete as per mix design using Command Batch software programme Must be able to ensure that design mixes are prepared in accordance with standard test methods so that the results reflect I the actual characteristics of the batched concrete Must be able to observes gauges, dials and the operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications To be able to prepare invoices, delivery tickets and related documents and assigns driver for scheduled delivery To be able to test and inspects products at various stages of the production process in accordance with specifications Must be able to interpret mix design formulas and make adjustments to compensate for moisture conditions of aggregates Must ensures the cleanliness of the work environment and oversee and small work crew Performs other related duties as assigned To able to assist in the General Office Any other duties pertaining to Butterfield Concrete & Construction Material Wages: commensurate with experience.

 At least six (6) years experience and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university;  Must have at least (2) years experience in tinting, matching and making Architectural, Automotive and Industrial Coatings;  Must have at least (1) year experience in color RX matching and operating system;  Must have certified training in PPG, Parex LaHabra Coatings, Benjamin Moore and Coronado Industrial Coatings;  Strong communication, presentation and writing skills;  Must have acute knowledge of Irwin Tool and DeWalt Power tool product lines;  Hotel engineering background (as outside sales will be primarily dealing with reports and understanding the logistical and maintenance);  Strong interpersonal, research and teamwork skills, Detail oriented;  Flexible to new situations and challenges;  Extensive working knowledge of quick books and back office programs;  Must be familiar with statistic inventory and be able to both place orders and take in account monthly and seasonal stock fluctuations and needs;  Be knowledgeable on building and maintenance customer relations;  Ability to be punctual (work being at 7am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 2pm on Saturdays);  Accept to a drug free work place/random drug screening;  No criminal background.

Duties include: Responsible for maximizing profits and minimizing costs. Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service and Finance. Deal with customers and prepare orders as well as receiving and off loading inventory from containers. Ensuring standards for quality, health and safety are met. Responding to customer complaints and comments. Creating and fostering new relationships with new and perspective clients. General Supervision of employees. Willingness to complete all tasks at hand with a positive and respectful attitude.

Starting Salary $1600.00 to $2000.00 per month based on experience and qualifications Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board:

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

Submit applications to by June 22, 2017 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd.,

Human Resource Department

Town Center Mall

Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

Employment Department TCI Paint Supply Ltd Leeward Highway Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: brenton@tcipaintsupply.com

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Jade Clarke top student in 2017 GSAT exams Eleven-year-old Jade Clarke of very important, so I know that going Precious Treasures International into high school I would have to work School was the top student in the hard, just as hard as I did here at Turks and Caicos Islands in the GSAT Precious Treasures, to ensure that my exams for this year 2017, with an future is bright.” average 94.95%.

Though Clarke is not sure of

In an interview with the SUN, what she would like to be in life as yet, Clarke, who not only placed first but she stated that she knows that she also had one of the highest average would like to do something that will in the history of the GSAT, said, “I impact the world in a good way and am very elated, happy and excited inspire other people to do their best. about the results. It is evidence to me The advice Clarke would like that hard work does pay off and it is to give to students who will be doing amazing to know that you, out of all their GSAT exams next year is to the students in the Turks and Caicos “work hard, be dedicated”.

Islands, did the best in the GSAT.”

She added: “If you want

She added: “The preparation something, you have to work for it and was a lot of work but going into sixth the amount of work that you put in, is grade I knew that I wanted to achieve, what you would get back out. I would so I knew that I had to dedicate myself like to tell them that they cannot be to all of the work. I had to complete complacent and believe that they are what my teacher told me to complete the only ones, because there are other and I had to listen to advice from other students from other schools all around teachers, principals and students who the Turks and Caicos Islands who also sat the GSAT in previous years. could be working for the same goal I was very nervous at first walking that they want to achieve.” into the exam room seeing all of those Meanwhile, principal of the other students from the different Precious Treasures International schools. When I did the first exam I Schools Anniona Jones said, “What was very nervous but as we continued makes this year particularly on with the day I realise that all of the memorable is the overall cohort things that were on the papers were average. When we calculated the the materials that I also studied, so average for the entire class it was whatever I studied goes on the paper almost 87%. The national pass mark which was more common and relaxing.” is 50%, so when you are able to secure

When asked about how she learning four pupils so much so that felt about moving on to high school the entire group’s average is almost this year Clarke said, “I would like to 37% above the national pass mark, achieve in high school as well. I want that’s remarkable. Where students to be successful in life. High school is may have learning challenges or that

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From L-R (Principal Anniona Jones, Top student Jade Clarke and Grade six teacher Ms. Pamella Walker). may have had issues remembering things or that learn differently are able to secure an overall average of 75%, that’s also something to be particularly proud of. Then to have children with natural aptitudes who have the kind of parental support and secured success, not only placing first, but also having one of the highest averages in the history of the GSAT, that again is again something to be particularly proud about.”

Jones noted that as administrator it is very important that they not only celebrate the children who did exceptionally well, but also to acknowledge the fact that for all of the children in that classroom they were different.

“At grade six you have to imagine what that’s like for a teacher to take children at varying levels and still have to secure optimal learning for each of them. That was done amazingly well again this year and we

are looking forward to next year with the adjustments in our curriculum and how that is balanced at grade six.

I think it speaks to the quality of the program and the education offer at Precious Treasures,” she explained.

Grade six teacher Ms. Pamella Walker said that she is happy and elated at the performances of her students in this year’s GSAT exams.

“I feel very thankful to God because without Him we couldn’t have done it. I am very elated and glad for my students because they did very well and I’m very happy for Jade. She did very well and she deserved it because she worked very hard. I love my students and I try to meet the needs of each student because each student has different learning styles.”

Walker noted she was very confident of Jade Taylor because she was a very confident student, selfmotivated person and always pushes to do her best.

The Atrium Resort in Providenciales has an immediate opening for a qualified Belonger to fill the position of “Electrical Technician” or an Understudy.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 10 years experience in a Resort environment and is expected to possess the experience and skills to conduct the following: •Maintain all aspects of electrical and electronics vital to the operations of the resort •Ability to understand and read blueprints, instruction manuals, and follow electrical diagrams •Rough in and install 3 phase high voltage and low voltage lines including installation of electrical panels, plugs, switches, lights, fans and any electrical devices •Ability to program and maintain fire alarm systems (NFPA 72 certificate is essential) •Maintenance of diesel generator, transfer switch, fire pump and related emergency circuits •Automization and controls for pumps and motors •Understand functionality principals of electrical meters and collect readings from electrical and water meters •Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends of the resort’s technologies •Installation, maintenance and repairs of elevators, CCTV & security systems, electronic safes, locks, card access system, appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer), in-room electronics, satellite TV equipment, VOIP equipment, Internet/local area networks (including Cisco POE smart switches, Linksys routers, POE devices and RJ-45 connectors) •Consistently update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations •Be available to attend to any emergency calls 24/7

Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications / experience.

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For consideration, please submit current resume with Belonger status and two (2) reference letters to: The Atrium Resort, Governor’s Road, Leeward, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Or employment services, Labor Department, Providenciales.

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Tourism performing well, says Minister of Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon Ralph Higgs said stated that even though Zika would have been a factor in tourist arrivals is has not affected the performance of the destination.

Hon. Higgs said, “Certainly Zika would have been a factor, but not withstanding that the destination performed well. You would know that while we may have not seen any new hotel inventory, we have had a proliferation of private villas right across the length and breadth of this country and they are performing extremely well. In consultation with the Ministry of Health we are going to craft the perfect message which we will send out into the market place to reassure them that Turks and Caicos Islands is Zika free and in fact the entire region has not been under the leading edge of concerns for the Zika virus.”

He added: We should certainly

medication to treat Zika and there are currently no vaccines to prevent it. If you suspect you have Zika, please seek medical attention at your nearest clinic.

Symptoms of Zika can be managed by: Getting plenty of rest, drinking fluids to prevent dehydration, taking medicines, such as acetaminophen, or paracetamol, to relieve fever and pain, do not take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aleve or Ibroprofen until Dengue has been ruled out.

Since Zika is primarily transmitted by the bite of the Aedes species, the best way to prevent Zika is to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Interventions to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and to prevent mosquito bites are most effective. The general public therefore plays an important role in Zika reduction/prevention.

reinforce that message from a Turks and Caicos prospective as well but I don’t think that across the length and breadth of this country that there are concerns about any downturn or any mosquito-borne diseases at all.”

Zika is a viral disease with symptoms that are similar to other mosquito borne illnesses such as dengue and chikungunya. These include rash, mild fever, pink eye, muscle or joint pain, and general malaise. However, many persons will not experience symptoms but will still be able spread the disease if they are bitten. While symptoms can be mild, or even non-existent, one concern is that the disease can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and cause complications to the infant such as microcephaly, a birth defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected for its age and sex. Unfortunately, there is no specific

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs

TCI delegation attends gaming summit in Jamaica

The Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Culture & Gaming, senior official, Michelle Fulford Gardiner along with Wayne Higgs and Damion Seymour, staff members from the Gaming Inspectorate Department, returned to the TCI last weekend after attending the 7th Caribbean Annual Gaming Show& Summit, 14th – 15th June, 2017, and held in Montego Bay, Jamaica at the Convention Centre.

The event was hosted by the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission of Jamaica, with international sponsors such as Aristocrat, Spin Inc., Golden Race and Signature Gaming.

Participants hailed from 12 countries representing regulatory agencies,

gaming operations, and technologies laboratories. The Summit comprised of formal presentations, plenary sessions dealing with trending issues within the region. Topics included: o De-Risking o Anti- Money Laundering o Security & Fraud o Esports/IGaming o Responsible Gaming o Casino Protection and Surveillance The highlight of the summit was a break-out session - “The Caribbean Regulators Forum”, which brought together regulators from the region in a common forum, focusing on core issues,

SHREE SAI LIMITED IS IN SEARCH OF A DOMESTIC WORKER FOR ITS STORES AT THE GRAND TURK CRUISE CENTER.

related to constraints and challenges experienced by regulatory agencies.

The timeliness of this Summit cannot be understated as it is a precursor to the Turks & Caicos Islands Government plans to implement legislation and policy for the establishments of a Gaming Commission.

Minister of Gaming, Hon. Ralph Higgs stated; “The ministry in its preparatory phase to usher in a new Gaming Commission with increased compliance and monitoring of the sector, ensuring that the Commission is well resourced to deal with issues of noncompliance and illegal gaming. The sector, no doubt, has emerged into an

TURKS HEAD YACHT CLUB

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following positions. The successful applicants must:

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area providing business investment and employment opportunities for locals, however, equally important is our efforts to incorporate “responsible gaming” as a critical aspect of the industry.”

The event also provided an elaborate exhibit space, where participants got first hand exposure to new games & technology, whilst networking with supplier and distributors. The TCI delegates agreed that the summit underscores the research, growth and development in this industry and such exposure will go a long way in efforts being made to provide the TCI Gaming industry.

ASSISTANT MANAGER/SUPERVISOR

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Have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry with at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position

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Responsible for Human Resources Management and the overall supervision of all employees Inventory Controls, purchasing and planning. Perform accounting and banking functions in coordination with the POS system.

Managing relations with the cruise lines Shore Excursion Executives. *Remuneration on a profit share basis

RESTAURANT CAPTAIN

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Have at least 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry with at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position Be at least 30 years old Have a clean criminal record Have a valid passport Have previous experience with MICROS POS systems Possess the ability to remain calm in a high stress environment

Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business

RESTAURANT COOK

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Have at least 10 years’ experience in restaurant kitchens managing, ordering, preparing and hands on cooking in a supervisory position. Experience in tourism would be an asset.

Be at least 30 years old Have a clean criminal record Have a valid passport Have previous experience with MICROS POS systems Possess the ability to remain calm in a high stress environment

Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business

WAITERS/SERVERS / BARTENDERS/SALES ASSISTANTS -

Have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, experience in the tourism would be an asset Possess the ability to remain calm in a high stress environment Be well spoken with English as primary language Have a valid passport Be at least 25 years old Have a clean criminal record Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business

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Have a clean criminal record Have a valid passport Hold a valid certification in CPR and First Aid Have at least 3 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Must be able to swim Must be physically fit and well presented with a trustworthy and reliable disposition Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills with English as primary language Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business

BEACH ATTENDANTS

Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders Written applications only and accompanying CVs/resumes must be addressed to the Manager at the following address: Cee’s Plaza, Suite No. 1 TURKS HEAD YACHT CLUB Church Folly c/o EPIC Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd. PO Box 86 Phone: 649-946-1570 Grand Turk Fax: 649-946-1571 Turks & Caicos Islands Email: epic@epiccorporate.com

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LOCAL NEWS

Statement by Hon. Josephine Connolly on her dismissal from Cabinet

At a meeting held at 9.30am Friday 16th June, 2017 the Premier informed me that my appointment as a Minister had been revoked.

I later received the Instrument (signed by HE John Freeman the Governor) dated (Thursday 15th) which was published in the Gazette today. At the meeting with the Premier I was given reasons for my dismissal.

Those reasons included false allegations that I was behind some “street talk” intended to undermine her position. I was not given an opportunity to answer the allegations as the decision had already been made.

The charges laid by the Premier against me are without any foundation or credence. I am of the firm view that the reasons given by the Premier were a smokescreen to hide the real reason.

In leaving the Ministry of Education I would like to thank all my civil servants in all the departments under

my sphere of responsibility including Sports and Library Services.

We worked together to make meaningful changes in the education system and to bring positive changes to the lives of the children of the Turks & Caicos Islands. It is one of my biggest regrets that I will not be able to see through the work we had started.

I remain a loyal member of the PDM party. I worked hard during the election because I believed in the philosophy of our party. The party is not owned by any individual, but is made up of a collection of people representing the ideals and hopes of its founders and the many good and faithful supporters whose only desire is to see this country succeed.

I was disappointed that the PDM constitution was ignored in relation to the disciplining of cabinet members and that the NGC did not have the opportunity to carry out the

due diligence and the investigation to which the PDM constitution speaks.

The founders of the party put this in the constitution to stop Ministers being subject to unfair treatment or capricious behaviour by a Premier.

I would like to say to the people who voted for me that I am very resilient and I will continue to represent you to the best of my ability in the House of Assembly. I was born in these Islands and I decided to enter into politics late in life because I felt I had something to offer, something to Hon. Josephine Connolly contribute, to my country and to my months as the storm clouds gathered people.

It was a dream come true to be your kind words have sustained me. your representative and your Minister To my prayer warriors who and I cannot lie that I am bitterly have kept my focus on God thank disappointed that the opportunity to you, you are right “this too shall pass”. help my people has been taken away To the people of the Turks & Caicos Islands I remain committed to seeing from me.

To my friends and the many this country flourish and succeed and people who have given me words of I will play whatever role that God has

encouragement over the last three determined for me.

OASIS DIVERS

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 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

Salary will commensurate with experience.

is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the

following positions. The successful applicants must:

TRAINER /TOUR DEVELOPMENT/SAFETY STANDARDS

Ø Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Tour Development /Safety Standards in a service oriented business. Ø Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the management, and training of staff and development of safety standards operating procedures for staff. Ø Valid Driver’s License Ø Highly Professional and Ethical standards of Leadership with a passion for nature and the environment. Ø Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a fast pace, multi-tasking customer service oriented business, with ability to handle complaints and work under pressure. Ø Excellent verbal and written communication, with Networking skills Ø Excellent analytical, inter-personal and customer service skills. Ø Ability to recruit and appraise staff performance as well as have a strong track record of fostering team work and motivating staff with multi-cultural differences. Ø Must be willing and able to work outdoors, flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business

STEWARD/GUEST SERVICES -

Have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Competent in Microsoft Computer software with accounting expertise and knowledge in Quickbooks and other accounting software.

Possess the ability to remain calm in a high stress environment Be well spoken with English as primary language Have a valid passport Be at least 25 years old Have a clean criminal record Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business

Suitable candidates that do not meet the above requirements may, at the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, may be eligible to benefit if they demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s in-house training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders

Written applications only and accompanying CVs/resumes must be addressed to the Manager at the following address: Cee’s Plaza, Suite No. 1 OASIS DIVING, LTD. Church Folly c/o EPIC Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd. PO Box 86 Phone: 649-946-1128 Grand Turk Fax: 649-946-1128 Turks & Caicos Islands Email: oasisdiv@tciway.tc

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Colonial sponsors “Race for the Conch” Eco-Sea Swim C o l o n i a l Insurance Brokers Limited recently contributed to the Turks & Caicos Open Water Swim Committee by making a donation towards the 8th Annual “Race for the Conch” Eco-Sea Swim to be held on July 1, 2017 in Grace Bay.

T h e internationally recognised open water swim race is now one of the premier TCI sporting events and has been rated as one of the top 100 swims in the world by The Daily News

of Open Water Swimming.

C o l o n i a l Insurance Brokers Limited team, in presenting the cheque to Co-Founder Ben Stubenberg, indicated that they “will continue to be a willing sponsor having been a part of this event in previous years”, and assured him that the Company “continues to remain dedicated and committed to contributing to community events”.

Ben Stubenberg, in accepting the cheque on behalf of the Committee,

thanked Colonial for their continued sponsorship and indicated “Just as important the “Race for the Conch” is committed to developing learn-toswim programs in TCI and encouraging broad local participation in the event”

The event last year attracted 175 swimmers, over half from overseas and it is anticipated that there could be approximately 200 participants this year Left to Right: Insurance Administrators Ednol Siffrard, Trameko Gardiner, Co-Founder Ben along with their families. Stubenberg, Manager Maria Vieira.

THE COMA

By Jessica Corvil

Jessica Corvil

Blacked-out by the trials and tribulations of life, we often lose our sense of mind, giving in to the pain of our infirmities and unconsciously wiping out the memory of who we truly are.

My black brothers and sisters lie in a coma. ‘Black lives matter’, you say? Yet we kill our own brothers and watch our sisters become prey to sexual inclinations.

The tranquility and

respect that we so desire are more and more elusive among ourselves.

‘Love thy neighbor as thyself ’ is the slogan of the day. Yet the suffering of the family next door is overlooked. Is there even the existence of freedom of speech?

Why then nobody knows who killed the young man at the block party? Predominantly, as a people everything we hope and search for is right here among us.

We are the hindrance to our own serenity. Searching for the calm, but like the Pacific

Ocean, we form our own storms, unable to be victorious in the battle when the enemy is part of our own army - encamps among us, our own people.

Everything we pray against, is exactly what we transmit. When will we as a people look in the mirror clearly and see that we are standing in the way of our very own blessings?

We are the reason progress is not being made. Wake up society!

Wake up…or will you otherwise remain trapped in your coma?

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LOCAL NEWS

Managing Pink Eye

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in the world in both children and adults. In the last few months, this part of the Caribbean has been experiencing an epidemic with a large increase in the number of cases.

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva which is the thin, clear tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball. This inflammation gives the eye a pink or reddish color.

What Causes Pink Eye?

The main causes of pink eye are viruses, bacteria, allergens and irritants. When chemicals, like chlorine from a pool or smog from air pollution get into the eye, they can cause an irritation of the eye that leads to inflammation and a resultant conjunctivitis. In persons who are hypersensitive to certain allergens such a dust mites or pet dander, contact with these allergens trigger a reaction causing release of histamine and inflammatory products leading to itching and redness. For both irritant and allergic conjunctivitis, both eyes tend to affected simultaneously. In infectious cases however, the redness

tends to start in one eye and may or may not spread to both. Viral and bacterial infections are usually contracted through contact of infected material such as our hands after touching a contaminated surface, a towel or so on. At times, it can be difficult to determine the exact cause of pink eye because some signs and symptoms may be the same no matter the cause.

How Does It Present?

The symptoms of pink eye may vary but usually include redness or swelling of the white of the eye, swelling to the inside of the eyelids, increased eye discharge which may be clear, white, yellow or even green, itching and burning to the eyes, grittiness to the eyes and sensitivity to light. The eyes can be so affected that the lids become very swollen and the conjunctiva so inflamed that opening the eyes proves difficult. However, it does not usually affect vision.

How Do I Treat It?

Because most cases of pink eye are mild viral infections, most will get better on their own, even without treatment. At home, you can gently soak and wipe off crusts and use warm compresses to soothe the area.

Meat / Seafood Department Manager Job Requirements and Responsibilities: •Oversee department staff to include scheduling, training evaluation reviews and assignment of duties •Implement all merchandising programs of the meat department, while ensuring standards of Department presentation and operations are met; Including, cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing and pricing •Prepare cutting list and process meat according to work plan and standards to maximize sales and gross profits •Posses good communication skills and the ability to conduct and facilitate department meetings •Directs and manages all functions and activities of the Meat / Seafood Department. Helps to manage labor costs and reduce losses due to shrink, damage and pilferage •Handling and cutting a variety of the department’s specialty meats and seafood throughout the day per customer requests and to maintain quality products

You may also elect to use an over the counter pain reliever if you deem it necessary. However, there are times when it is important to see a healthcare provider for specific treatment. If you have moderate to severe pain in your eyes, intense sensitivity to light or blurred vison, expert advice may be necessary. Newborns with pink eye must be seen by a doctor immediately.

This is because it may be caused by bacteria, such as gonorrhea, from the birth canal of the mother during delivery and neonatal conjunctivitis can cause complications not usually seen in children and adults such as ulceration and scarring of the cornea.

Of course, if you have a weakened immune system for example from HIV or uncontrolled diabetes or a preexisting eye condition that may put you at risk for complications or severe infection, seek medical attention.

How Do I Stop Pink Eye from Spreading?

Pink eye that is caused by allergens or irritants is not contagious but they can become secondarily infected. Pink eye caused by a virus or bacteria however, is very contagious and spreads easily and quickly from person to person. You can reduce the risk of getting or spreading pink eye by following some simple steps:

Dr. marsha barnett •Wash your hands frequently especially if caring for a family member who has pink eye.

•Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes •Avoid sharing makeup, contact lenses and containers, and eyeglasses •Keep your children at home until the condition has completely cleared.

*Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general practitioner who also specializes in dermatology. For questions or comments, please contact at drmarshabarnett@gmail.com

levels all while ensuring outstanding customer service throughout the department •Manages the inventory and ordering; enforces and follows department practices regarding the receiving, stocking and unloading of product to ensure freshness and quality •Manage department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, orders product and supplies so as to meet customer satisfaction and requirements along with the company’s gross profit goals •Maintains clean, full, fresh and dry cases at all times; keeps merchandise fresh in compliance with all health code regulations and company standards •Assist in maintaining the quality of department’s staffing, scheduling, and financial results •Must have previous experience in Droste Systems • Must be computer literate and have excellent communication, organizational and people management / training skills and be extremely customer service oriented •Must have previous supermarket management experience in the meat / seafood department •Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays Pay will commensurate with qualifications and experience Deadline for submission of applicants is June 30th 2017 Submit to Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews

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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 Front Office Department requires:

The Maintenance Department requires: ✓

✓

Junior Technician

Bellman

Reports to:

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Front Office Manager

Provide personalized guest services by providing luggage services between the lobby and guestroom.

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; to ensure that the furniture, fixture, A/C’s, Standard Specifications: plumbing and equipment are properly maintained, and to provide a prompt and efficient response to Qualifications and Experience: all guest service requests in a timely and courteous manner.

• Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate in a field of engineering from a recognized Vocational Training Institution The rate for this position is $6.25 per hour • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred The Spa Department requires:

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓

Carpenter Painter Tile layer/Mason Mason/Painter Pool Operator

Spa Therapist

Reports to:

Spa Manager

The Spa Therapist is responsible for the comfort of the guests of the spa while performing treatments.

Direct all efforts toward guest satisfaction achievement of Spa standards, and profit maximization. As part of the Spa Team it is imperative to work harmoniously to achieve the highest standard of service.

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Standard Specifications: To work closely with the Rooms Division to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the room Qualifications and Experience: is as per the Resort’s established quality and standards.

• Must have a valid License/Certificate in your field of expertise; Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.

• Knowledge of pool chemicals and required levels (Pool Operator) • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

The range for this position is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour plus commissions The Security Department requires:

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

✓ ✓

The Photoshop Department requires: ✓ ✓

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Underwater Photographer Photographer

Supervisor Officer

Reports to: Security Manager Under the guidance and supervision of the Security Manager, and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, ensures the safety of Guests and Staff.

Reports to: Photoshop Manager

Responsible for the photographic experience, including the flow of guests through the photography, Standard Specifications: selection and purchase process Qualifications and Experience: • Ability to generate reports and maintain logs Standard Specifications: • Previous experience in this or similar capacity Qualifications and Experience: • • Experience supervising a team or shift (Supervisor) Certification in the field of Photography • Sales experience and able to meet quotas • These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Two (2) years’ experience in a similar position • Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Dive certification (Underwater Photographer) These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). The Stewarding and Wedding Departments require: Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. ✓ Wedding Steward The Grounds Department requires: ✓ ✓

Reports to:

Supervisor Grounds Man

Reports to:

Stewarding and Wedding Managers

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

Grounds Manager

Grow and propagate plants; cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, Standard Specifications: flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

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

Standard Specifications: • No allergies to chemicals Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

• Supervisory certification and experience leading a grounds team (Supervisor only) • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

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

The Concierge Department requires: These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders.

✓

The Resort Shop Department requires: ✓

Reports to: Concierge Manager

Shop Attendant/ Sales Representative

Reports to:

Storeroom Controller

The Storeroom Controller is responsible to maintain controls of the items stocked in concierge rooms.

Resort Shop Manager

Standard Specifications: All shop attendants/ Sales Representatives are Customer Service Representatives with additional Qualifications and Experience: • Computer Literate – solid knowledge of spreadsheet applications responsibilities; therefore they should provide the highest level of customer service. Promote and sell all • Five (5) CXC/G.C.E. O’Levels including Mathematics and or Accounts, English Language and items in the shop while displaying pride and confidence in the product and the company.

Principles of Business.

• Physically fit and able to lift over 20 lbs.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certification in the field of Retail • One (1) year experience in a similar position

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required). The ranges for these positions are $6.25 to $11.75 per hour Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.00 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 June 23rd 2017

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TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS STATISTICS DEPARTMENT CONDUCTING ITS BI – ANNUAL LABOUR FORCE SURVEY During the period June 21st - July 21st, the Turks and Caicos Islands Department of Statistics will be conducting its bi-annual Labor Force Survey which provides estimates of employment and unemployment.

This information is among the most important measures of economic performance of any economy.

The data is being collected through face–to–face interviews with members (or a member) of sampled households.

Enumerators dressed in official vests and carrying special photo identification will be conducting the interviews.

The information provided by the respondents will then be used to produce a report of the activities of the entire Turks and Caicos Islands population.

The public is advised that the work of the Department of Statistics is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, 2012. The information provided from the interviews will be kept in the strictest of confidence as each enumerator has taken an oath of secrecy. The Statistics Department is also bound by confidentiality under the Statistics Act of 2012.

The Department of Statistics is therefore soliciting the full support and cooperation from the general public, especially the households selected for interviewing.

The positive response from members of the public in completing the questionnaire accurately and to the best of their knowledge is important to the overall success of the survey, as the information provided can positively impact the development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

For further information, please contact the department by email: statstci@gov.tc or by telephone 946-1700 or 338-3001-(8).

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Sommelier & Bar Manager* Purpose: To create The Hartling Experience for guests by providing personalized and expert wine service to bar and restaurant guests; to develop and implement strategies and services which meet the needs of owners, employees and guests.

Areas of Responsibility: Provides a luxury experience to guests by providing an excellent wine selection and serving guests in a warm and personalized manner with expertise. Developing and implement strategies to achieve revenue and profit goals.

Requirements: •3 years + experience in similar luxury, high end work environment as Beverage Manager or Head Sommelier along with experience in managing a culturally diverse workforce •Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Must have intermediate level Microsoft Office applications skillsparticularly Excel and PowerPoint •You will have intermediate level Microsoft Office applications skillsparticularly Excel and PowerPoint You will have intermediate level Microsoft Office applications skills- particularly Excel and PowerPoint •You will be College or university degree qualified; ideally you will have extensive wine and beverage knowledge •Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods •Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Designs and oversees the wine program for the resort •Provides’ ongoing support and education for the floor staff.

•Manages the operation of the bar/lounge •Monitors pours, cost control and consistency regarding drink and service standards.

•Manages the food and beverage service provided in assigned outlet; coaches employees on effective service techniques.

•Inspects lounge area on an on-going basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure facilities meet or exceeds the hotel’s standards at all times Salary per annum $32,000.00 to $45,000.00, not including service charge.

Labourer* Duties Include: •General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

•Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Room Attendant * Requirements: •Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties include: •Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

• Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery •Restock linens and amenities on carts •Run needed items to guest floors •Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge Spa Attendant * Requirements: •Must posses and demonstrate the ability to interact with all guests and team members effectively with tact and diplomacy in line with property’s service standards.

•Must be able to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Ensure that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in the spa area.

•Escort guests from reception; provide locker keys, towels, robes, water etc. and assist with guest needs as required.

Starting salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Requirements: •Must have minimum 2 years experience as a housekeeping supervisor in luxury hotel/resort •Must have direct knowledge of housekeeping cleaning, processes and procedures, computer PMS systems, and telephone etiquette.

•Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

•Must be able to handle multiple buildings, floors, and guest requests.

•Must possess high communication, handle guest complaints and procedures to resolve.

•Must be a team player and team oriented. Must be highly organized, engaged with employees, guests and owners. Must have excellent time management and communication skills.

•Must be able to work in an open air environment, and have flexible scheduling. Must be able to multi-task and accomplish assignment on time.

•Must be able and willing to work all shifts Starting salary $8.50 per hour not including service charge.

Cook * •Requirements: •Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment •Understand the importance of consistency •Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety •Duties Include: •Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures.

•Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing.

•Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas.

•Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

Spa Therapist/Technician * Requirements: •Diploma in massage therapy or equivalent.

•Prior experience in a 5-star luxury environment.

•Extensive knowledge of Eastern style massage, wraps, facials and other treatments.

•Proficiency in English.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Providing spa treatments to resort guests and day spa guests.

•Maximize the revenue of the department through massage and retail product sales.

•In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be “required to perform a combination of support functions •Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge, commission and Kitchen Steward * Duties Include: •Clean & sanitize all areas of the kitchen •Operate dishwashing machine in a safe, accident free manner •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

Boiler Mechanic Technician* The chosen candidate must have knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance to prevent down time on commercial laundry equipment including 250lb washer, flat ironer, folding machines, steam dryers, valet equipment, boilers, 150hp boiler feed tank, steam water heater and chemical injection system.

Duties Include: •Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry equipment and boilers.

•Maintain proper inventory on designated parts to avoid down time.

•Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers.

•Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines.

Starting salary $7.00 -$9.00 per hour plus service charge POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Housekeeping Supervisor *

Interested applicants should apply to The Palms, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, July 8th, 2017.

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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 Dining Room Department requires: ✓

The Kitchen Department requires: ✓

Supervisor

Reports to:

Restaurant Manager

Chef de Partie

Reports to:

Sous Chef

Is responsible to assist with Dining Room supervisor the coordination, planning, organizing and control Under the guidance and supervision of the Sous Chef and within the limits of established Sandals the activities of the restaurant.

Resorts policies, procedures, assist with all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Standard Specifications: • Qualifications and Experience: One year experience in similar capacity • • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training preferred Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge; • Three to five years’ experience as supervisor in an international first-class hotel/resort.

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.

The Chef de Partie 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.

The Bar Department requires: The Watersports Department requires: ✓ Supervisor ✓ Supervisor Reports to: Beverage Manager Reports to: Watersports Manager Is responsible to assist with the running of the beverage operation, ensures that all bars and catering Under the general guidance of the Watersports Manager and within the limits of Sandals Resorts facilities operate smoothly at all times, within the standard operating procedure.

International’s policies and procedures, assists, instructs the guests in the accepted scuba diving practices governed by the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) or National Association of Standard Specifications: Underwater Instructors (NAUI).

Qualifications and Experience: • Three years minimal supervisory experience in similar multi outlet beverage operation with Standard Specifications: ability to maintain the highest level of standards; • Qualifications and Experience: Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge; • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; • Coxswain license to operate vessels with 500Hp engines preferred The Supervisor 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.

Certified Regulator Technician (Cressi-sub, Sherwood etc.) preferred The Stewarding Department requires: ✓

The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Supervisor

Reports to:

The Laundry Department requires: ✓

Stewarding Manager

Shift Leader

Laundry Manager The Stewarding Supervisor assists the Stewarding Manager in maintaining a clean & sanitized kitchen by Reports to: directing & coordinating the activities of the stewarding personnel and simultaneously maximizing the department’s operating efficiency.

The Shift Leader is responsible for the supervision of the laundry personnel in folding, washing and drying linen for the resorts and also to correct deficiency.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Standard Specifications: • Qualifications and Experience: Three (3) years in a similar position.

• • Checks the proper operation of the dish machine/cleaning equipment daily & follows up with High School Graduate; • Engineering to correct all maintenance issues; Excellent Customer Service Skills; • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and orally.

The Supervisor 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.

The Shift Leader position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Housekeeping Department requires: ✓

The Dining Room and Banquets Department requires: ✓

Supervisor

Reports to:

Executive Housekeeper

Banquet Supervisor

Reports to:

Food and Beverage and Banqueting Managers

Assist the Executive Housekeeper in monitoring the day to day operations of the housekeeping Under the guidance of the Food and Beverage and Banqueting Mangers within the scope of Department, thus ensuring the satisfaction of the guests. established Sandals Resort & Spa policies, the Banquet Supervisor will supervise all aspects the banqueting and special function operations.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Standard Specifications: • Minimum of 3 years supervisory housekeeping experience in a first class resort; Qualifications and Experience: • • Knowledge of chemicals and other cleaning agents and there usage; Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

• No allergies to chemicals • The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising a banqueting team.

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

The Concierge Department requires: The Butler Department requires: ✓ Supervisor ✓ Butler Supervisor Reports to: Concierge Manager Reports to: Butler Manager Supervises 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.

Is responsible for supervising a team who take care of aspects of guest care during stay, assisting in all areas of hotel and continual improvement of skills through training and practice; is instrumental to achieve our goal in providing the highest professional standards in Butler Service to our guests and thus exceeding the guest expectation.

Standard Specifications: Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: Qualifications and Experience: • • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position; Minimum of two years supervising a Butler team of more than 20 persons • • Computer literate with computer application and software i.e. Windows/Excel/Access/ Holder of a certification from the Guild of Professional English Butlers.

• Outlook. Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new Customer service experience computer technology; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The range for these positions is $7.00 to $13.00 per hour

The range forand theseexperience positions is should $6.25 tobe $13.00 Applications giving full details of qualifications sentper to: hour 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 and should reach not later than June 23rd 2017

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

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LOCAL NEWS

5th Annual Grand Turk Fisherman’s Tournamen

By Derek been

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he 5th Annual Grand Turk Fisherman’s Tournament took place on June 17 and 18, 2017. This year’s tournament had participation from several Grand Turk, Salt Cay and Providenciales based companies and individuals.

The Turks and Caicos Islands National Museum is again the main beneficiary of proceeds from the tournament. The event was held on Governors Beach, Grand Turk.

On the final day presentation of cash winnings and trophies was done by H.E the Governor. The Heaviest Overall

Combined catch was on the vessel Catchin Caicos captained by Roy Forrester (175.5 pounds); Largest Single Fish Overall, Due West captained by Bruce Barron; Heaviest Single Fish ( 40.0 pounds – Yellow Fin) on Day 1 was caught on Due West, Captain Bruce Barron and Heaviest Single (37.7 pounds – Yellow Fin Tuna)on day 2 on La Crista Captain Edwin Dickenson.

Highest Poundage (94.5) on Day 1 was captured by Juice Kings with Captain Tim Duncan and on Day 2 138.2 pounds on Catchin Caicos with Captain Roy Forrester.

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Close-up Toothpaste

2 4 $ $ 99 $ $ 6 for 5 2 for 6 4 39 2 $3 2 $4 PRICES GOOD SAT., JUNE 24th thru SUN., JULY 2nd, 2017

Essential Everyday MilK

GALLON, Assorted Varieties

for

$

2 3

hill medium egg

18 ct

for

2 10

$

Xtra Laundry detergent

75 OZ

for

2 6

$

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise

30 oz jar

for

2 5

$

KC Masterpiece marinade Sauce

16 oz btl

for

2 6 $

Libby’s Corned beef

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PRICES GOOD WHILE QUANTITIES LAST. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.

TrOpicana orange juice

59 oz CTN

for

$

2 10

Purex laundry detergent

50 oz

for

$

Essential Everyday APPLE JUICE

64 OZ BTL

for

2 3

for

4 3 $

for

2 4

$

$

Essential EverYday Ketchup

24 oz btl

4

Essential EverYday Macaroni & Cheese

$

Essential EverYday Vegetable OIL

MuEller’s ready cut Macaroni

7.25 oz

for

4 5

$

5 oz, in water or OIL

bumble bee Tuna

12 oz

2 6

Hawaiian Punch

128 oz btl

10

16 oz box

$

20 lb bag

Riceland rice

48 oz btl

Dairy

GROCERY

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END OF YEAR PARTY! 7pm Saturday July 8

Bella Luna Pizza Garden Sponsored by:

$50 Family Style Dinner Discounted Cash Bar Live Music Raffle

B E L L A LU N A R I S TO R A N T E

Caprese Salad House Wine $6-8 Fresh Made Meatballs with Pasta Beers $4 Selection of Artisan Pizzas Mixed Well Drinks $6-8 Fresh Made Tiramisu Bottled Water/ Sodas $2

Tickets available on IsleHelp or contact 231-1150/ 232-0939 or foodforthoughttci@gmail.com

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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 Kitchen Department requires: ✓ ✓

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.

The salary for this position is dependent on experience ✓

Reports to:

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training preferred • Three to five years’ experience as supervisor in an international first-class hotel/resort.

The Executive Sous Chef and Sous 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 Entertainment Department requires: Assistant Entertainment Administrator Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director

The Assistant Director of Operations Manager ensures the resort meets the brand’s target of customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the company. Assist with special projects and day to day operations.

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;

Executive Chef

Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive 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.

✓

Assistant Director of Operations (Manager)

Executive Sous Chef Sous Chef

Director of Entertainment and Animation Manager

This manager is responsible for supporting, coordinating and directing the daily operations of the Entertainment department. He/she is reports to the Director of Entertainment (Manager).

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • 5 CXC or GCE subjects or equivalent; • Certified in Autism and special needs • CHS Certified (Or any recognized Hospitality Training Institute).

The Assistant Entertainment Administrator Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Assistant Director of Operations Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for these positions range from $25,000.00 to $45,000.00

The salary for this position is dependent on experience.

The Laundry Department requires: ✓

The Grounds Department requires: ✓

Assistant Grounds Manager

Reports to:

Reports to:

Grounds Manager (Regional)

Manage 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 Loyalty and Travel Department requires:

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

• No allergies to chemicals and ability to handle heat • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Projects Department requires: ✓

Labour

Reports to:

Loyalty and Travel Manager

Laundry Manager

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for the finishing process of linen ensuring the highest quality production is achieved.

The Assistant Grounds Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

✓

Laundry Attendant

Projects Manager

Work to ensure that the physical duties associated capital projects on resort.

Reports to: Managing Director Manage and coordinate the repeat bookings of guest to the Sandals Resorts International owned properties. Maintain the rewards programme of the Loyalty and Travel Department Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • 2 years’ experience managing a Loyalty and Travel department • Sales Certification and minimum of a BSc. in a related discipline • Ability to go above and beyond for guests

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

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The rate for these positions is $6.25 to $6.50 per hour.

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

The salary for these positions range from $30,000.00 to $50,000.00

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

and should reach not later than June 23rd 2017

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

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13.To assist the Marketing and Communications team to identify and target investors who would participate in Team TCI and assist in the various marketing efforts.

14.To undertake any other relevant activities or duties as deemed by the CEO. Job Title: Reporting to: Location: Job Summary:

Investment Services Executive - Aftercare Senior Vice President/Deputy CEO – Investor Services Invest TCI Offices - Providenciales

The Aftercare Executive is a key member of the Agency team with the responsibility of providing support and assistance to current domestic and foreign investors. The position is responsible for administering a relationship management programme with key investors and becoming a trusted advisor to company executives. As Account Manager, the role involves working closely with the CEO, SVP and Chairman to show support and encouragement to businesses with a propensity to expand or invest elsewhere on the islands. This position is vital to improving business retention and expansion and to encourage positive perceptions of the country through providing a strong ‘post-investment’ support programme.

The work includes developing and maintaining account plans for a group of selected businesses (key accounts); as Account Manager arranging proactive meetings for senior staff (Account Directors) with key accounts; as Account Director, taking the lead on relationship managing a further group of key accounts; monitoring operational businesses with Development Agreement commitments; monitoring trends in investor issues and preparing reports to Government; assisting any existing overseas investor, when requested, to address administrative hurdles related to their projects; and to take the lead in advocating for improvements to the business environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1.To develop, on an annual basis, an aftercare plan and budget that will ensure that all existing clients can be properly supported.

2.To create a database of all foreign-owned businesses on the islands, including their commercial activities; 3.To be the first point of contact for general enquiries by existing investors on the islands; 4.To identify a list of key businesses (domestic and foreign) that are strategically important to the islands and have a propensity to invest further; 5.To maintain up to date Account Plans for the top 15 companies identified as being Tier 1 accounts and to arrange at least twice yearly meetings with their key executive for the Account Director of Invest TCI; 6.To maintain up to date Account Plans for 12 Tier 2 companies and to lead on aftercare services for these companies, including twice yearly visits; 7.To lead on arranging a twice-yearly meeting involving key accounts with the Premier/Minister of Finance to discuss matters of interest; 8.To collaborate with domestic and foreign investors to identify impediments to business development, conduct research on those various aspects of the business environment and make recommendations to the Board and Government on specific ways to enhance the business environment of the TCI; 9.To conduct an annual survey of investors and prepare a report for Government on the main findings of the investor contacts and identify what actions may be needed to assist investors in general and specific investors as appropriate.

10.To monitor progress for all Development Agreements, post business opening and alert Government Departments and the investors regarding key milestones in the Agreements; 11.Liaising with VP MSME over any issues affecting businesses in that programme; 12.Through CRM, to produce a quarterly report on all Aftercare contacts. Contents of report to be defined but should include activities and results of individual investor visits, surveys and advocacy work set against the initial objectives.

Sailrock Development Limited [Sailrock Living] is seeking a qualified candidate for the position below: • Executive Director – Finance & Operations [1] o Job Summary• The Executive Director Finance & Operations of Sailrock is the public representative and promoter for Sailrock. This role’s global tasks and responsibilities cover a large range due to the early inception of the project as well as the need and desire to run an efficient boutique organization. The Executive Director will track, execute or ensure execution, measure and report on all aspects of the business. o Responsibilities Include• Implement annual budget process and create budget package, while incorporating executive management and other team members in the identification of key business drivers to achieve key metrics and financial goals.

• Develop or refine financial and operational models used for annual budget, monthly forecast, revenue, cash projections, and other KPI metrics designated by the executive management team.

• Develop monthly reporting package with input from executive team which includes financial results and variance analysis, marketing initiative and channel performance, construction and development status and metrics, status of highly prioritized opportunities/projects, status of resolution of highly prioritized issues/risks.

• Provide “on the ground” financial assistance to the Hotel General Manager to analyze Hotel Operating and Food & Beverage system outputs and implement accounting processes and procedures with Hotel staff. Create and implement Hotel financial close processes and procedures with assistance from Chicago accounting team.

• Own and update weekly reporting dashboard covering all areas of the business (Sales/Marketing, Development, Construction, Finance, Operations) to monitor performance of all areas of the business and allow the executive team to prioritize and track projects and identify actionable opportunities, issues/

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS Education and qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics or related field. A Master’s degree will be an asset.

Experience and Knowledge: 1.A minimum of five years’ experience in project development, with knowledge of TCI laws dealing with investment projects.

2.Experience dealing with domestic and foreign investors in a commercial law environment.

3.Experience in marketing and sales and knowledge of networking and contact management.

4.Strong background in using various types of office related software and preparation of presentations and reports.

Skills: 1.Commercial awareness.

2.Outgoing individual with creativity, drive and determination.

3.Strong Writing and presentational skills.

4.Ability to visualize, plan, execute and monitor an After-Care program.

5.Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.

6.Expert in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or any other relevant software package.

7.Ability to maintain confidentiality Personal Qualities: 1.Open and engaging demeanor.

2.High ethical standards 3.Able to generate and share ideas.

4.Hands-on approach.

5.Willing to take personal responsibility 6.Able to win trust and personal credibility 7.Persistence and personal resilience.

8.Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients.

9.Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles and associated points of view.

10.Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

Other Requirements: 1.Fluent English 2.Additional language skills a plus Salary and Allowances: 1.Negotiable in a range of $55,000 to $70,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), and copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications should be addressed to the CEO, Invest Turks & Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands and can be delivered in person prior to the deadline date or emailed to dastwood@ investturksandcaicos.tc. The subject line in the email should read “After Care Executive”.

Envelopes should have the subject After Care Executive clearly marked on the front.

Application deadline July 7th, 2017.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

risks real time.

• Contribute to the development of specialized sales programs and offerings.

• Develop effective system for tracking marketing initiatives and associated tasks with task ownership identification.

• Interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction to drive reviews and approvals of project documents.

• Overall responsibility in driving actuals to established comprehensive project budget and schedule.

• Design, implement and monitor a steadfast Inventory Tracking system.

• Refine pay application process in conjunction with Corporate and review on an ongoing basis.

• Support and monitor project key project metrics including labor/production, equipment and materials.

• Interface with local utilities, telecom and other service providers to drive deployment and troubleshoot services.

• Regular reviews of site conditions and progress, including causing workforce to maintain a clean, presentable construction site at all times.

• Communicate with key vendors and suppliers to drive efficiency in purchasing and logistics. o Salary Range• $115,000 - $160,000 yearly + bonus plan yearly • Housing allowance up to $3,000 per month.

• Please submit applications to the Human Resources & Operations Manager, Keno Forbes: o Drop Off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales or Sailrock Resort, South Caicos o Fax: (312) 376-2056 o Email: HumanResources@SouthCaicos.com • Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Board.

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TRANSPORTATION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS TO AND FROM THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (“TCICC”) IS SEEKING A PERSON/COMPANY TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO AND FROM THE GRAND TURK CAMPUS. TERMS THE CONTRACTOR SHALL WITH ALL DUE DILIGENCE AND IN A GOOD MANNER CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING: “PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FROM LESTER WILLIAMS PARK, SOUTH BACK SALINA, VIA THE COURTS OFFICE, ALONG POND STREET, TO THE CLOCK TOWER AND ON TO HOSPITAL ROAD UP COALBROOKE’S CORNER DOWN TO CRAB TREE CORNER UP LIGHTHOUSE ROAD AND ON TO THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. TRANSPORTATION IS REQUIRED FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M. WITH RETURN TRIPS.” CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS 1.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE VEHICLE/VEHICLES OF REASONABLE STANDARD IN GOOD CONDITION SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE COLLEGE AND THE SAID VEHICLE(S) SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION DURING REASONABLE HOURS AND FOR REASONABLE DURATION. 2.

THE VEHICLE/VEHICLES SHALL HAVE A SEATING CAPACITY OF NOT LESS THAN 25 SEATS TO ALLOW FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF AT LEAST 100 STUDENTS EACH DAY AT SPECIFIED TIMES BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. AND 9:00 P.M. 3. THE VEHICLE/VEHICLES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROPRIATE SIZE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRST AID KIT AND SHALL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE(S) TO BE USED ARE REASONABLY COMFORTABLE IN ALL RESPECTS TO THE STUDENTS. 4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND CARRIAGE OF THE STUDENTS AND SHALL NOT ACT IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER AS TO RECKLESSLY AND / OR NEGLIGENTLY ENDANGER THE LIVES OF THE STUDENTS. 5.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT TRAVELING ON THE BUS HAS A VALID BUS PASS DULY ISSUED BY THE TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE. 6.

ALL DRIVERS SHALL BE FULLY LICENSED AND EXPERIENCED AND SHALL HAVE CURRENT POLICE RECORD WHICH SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST BY THE COLLEGE. 7.

IT IS A CONDITION OF THIS CONTRACT THAT THE SUPPLY OF VEHICLES, FUELS AND OILS. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND ALL COST AND CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM FOR CARRYING OUT THE WORK IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. THE CONTRACTOR IS DUE TO COMMENCE ON THE 28TH AUGUST 2017 AS DETAILED IN THIS CONTRACT AND IS VALID UNTIL JULY 13TH 2018.

EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE AGAINST LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO STUDENTS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES THAT MAY BE INCURRED IN THE COURSE OF THE PROVISION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE. PAYMENT The Contractor, subject to satisfactory service, shall be paid in monthly instalments. The contractor will not be paid for school vacations -Easter, summer and Christmas. School Semesters this year are as follows: August – December (First Semester) January – May (Second Semester) May – July (Summer Semester) As this is a Service Contract no advance payment will be made.

Interested persons should apply to The Chairman of the Board of Governors, Thru: The President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, no later than June 30th 2017.

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Seeks an Armed Security Guard •Police Record •A minimum of one year firearm & experience •A valid passport •Valid keep & carry firearm license •Security police or military experience training •Any additional training certifications •Three (3) reference letters Additional firearm training will be provided Office #649-331-3740 Please send complete resume to: fortresssecuritysolutions@live.com

CLEAN CUT BARBER SHOP

Is looking to hire a barber to work at the newly opened barbershop in North Caicos, Bottle Creek Interested persons should send resume to paradise.smiles12@ gmail.com For more information individuals can contact (649)332-6006

RESTAURANT TO LET IN THE GRAND TURK

Excellent premises to rent. The property centrally located on mainroad.

The shop would be ideal for persons who are looking to start-up a restaurant or similar business. The shop has option to be redecorated by lease.

Bar area and 50+ seated restaurant. Kitchen and storage area Please call or whatsapp +447925860201 (office hours).

Looking for a house Nanny/Baby sitter Individual must be able to work from Monday to Friday, weekends off For the price of $250 every two weeks If interested please contact me on 6492427539 SALES CLERK WANTED TORRIN SURVEYS

Grand Turk Salary $125.00 per week To work 5 days per week Please Contact: 231-6584

For All you advertising needs contact TCISUN at 339-5879 Or email

sun@suntci.com

3js Enterprise

Is seeking to employ 1 General Maintenance with 5 years experience Is seeking to employ 1 Labourer Salary is $9.00 per hour in respect of the Maintenance and $6.50 for the Labourer To work 6 days a week Please contact: 232-5144 local population.

Prime and Central Location: Hospital Road Grand Turk

JUNE 24TH, 2017 – JULY 1ST, 2017

Position Available – Kitchen Helper Assisting Chef in preparation of food as well as general cleaning duties Must be able to work afternoons/evenings including weekends and public holidays Pay is $8 per hour 2 professional and 2 personal references required Start date of October 2017 Please send a resume with current photo to: magnoliaprovo@live.com BELONGERS NEED ONLY APPLY

Isaac Selver

DIVER NEEDED IN SOUTH CAICOS

Salary $6.25 per hour To work 5 days per week Please Contact: Walter Moore # 245-2000

DOMESTIC WORKER

NEEDED IN SOUTH CAICOS

Rent: $1300.00 pcm (First and Security required) Lease: 1 year + (Semi- full repairing and insuring lease) Legal costs: Each party to be responsible for their own legal and insurance costs incurred in the transaction.

The property is previously traded as Local Cuisine Restaurant, serving high quality food to the local hotels, offices and

WANTED

TURKS & CAICOS SUN

Viewing: Strictly by appointment only

German Cigar Pub (Grand Turk)

Is seeking 4 barmaids To work 6 days per week (5pm2am) Salary: $6.25 per hour Contact: 649-2414979

Blue Diamond Lounge Seeks to employ 1 Bartender To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please contact: 247-3257

Irene Forbes

Is seeking Caretaker To work 6 days per week Salary $350 for 2 weeks Contact #241-6808

#461902

Fisher man Needed

Is seeking a fisher Man To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact #342-5711

LALA’S SHOP

Is seeking employment for the following Store Clerk Salary is $6.50 per hour Interested candidate may contact the employer at 346-5903 for further details regarding regarding employment

NOW HIRING Kalooki’s Beach Restaurant and Bar Is seeking to employ a Server Interested applicants must: Be fluent in English Be naturally pleasant Have the ability to multitask Be able to work weekends and holidays Salary $6.25 p/hr 5 years Service Experience If you have what it takes to be a part of our amazing team send your resume to at info@kalookisrestaurant.com

Is seeking 5 Barmaids 6 Fisherman To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact#231-6318

Salary $6.25 per hour To work 5 days per week Please Contact: 247-3483

Adam Foster

ELH Construction

Is looking for a Nanny To work 6 days per week Salary $7.00 per hour Someone good and able to manage kids, can work flexible hours and willing to stay overnight if needed.

Please Contact # 332-7676/331-0221

Is seeking 1 Painter To work 5 days per week Salary $250 per week Contact# 241-5341

Salomon Morency

Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact #242-5459 #461904

DOMINGO HERNANDEZ

Seeks a Store Clerk Salary $6.50 per hour Applicant must be honest Reliable and hard working Contact: 241-1242

#461903

SASSY'S BEAUTY SALON

South Caicos Is seeking a hair stylist From Monday- Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm Call: 649-342-0160 For more information

KISSIA THOMAS CORNWALL

Seeking Babysitter at Tropical Road (Grace Bay) To work 5 days per week Salary $6 per hour Contact#331-5919

JUNE 24TH, 2017 – JULY 1ST, 2017

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

Cuba says regional marijuana liberalization is fueling trafficking

The liberalization of legalized cannabis for medicinal or marijuana laws is fueling drug recreational purposes. trafficking but Cuba will not follow “Cuba is facing a very difficult the trend of loosening restrictions on situation at the moment with regards marijuana, a government official said to drug trafficking,” Ibarra said at a on Thursday. news conference. “Firstly because in

Antonio Israel Ibarra, the Latin America and the Caribbean, secretary of the National Drugs there is a group of countries trying to Commission, gave no specific figures legalize, or that has legalized, the use for comparison but said Cuba had of marijuana. seized triple the amount of drugs “We have not legalized it, nor from traffickers so far in 2017 will we.” compared with the same period last Ibarra said another reason year. for the higher seizure rate of drugs

He said the Communist- was that criminal bands that used run country would not be joining to smuggle people were reorganizing countries in the region that have themselves to traffic drugs, now

Airbnb to collect room tax in Puerto Rico for government

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico signed a deal with Airbnb on Thursday under which the company will collect the room tax from hosts on the island and turn the revenue over to the U.S. territory’s government, which is mired in a financial crisis.

Gov. Ricardo Rossello said Airbnb will oversee the tax collection starting in August to ensure greater compliance from hosts as well as ease the government’s

administrative burden. He said hosts across the island have remitted only about 20 percent of the room tax due.

“I would like to thank Airbnb for contributing to the economic development of Puerto Rico,” he said.

Officials said the deal will ensure the collection of more than $2 million in taxes for the government, which is struggling with revenue shortages as the island tries to emerge from a 10-year-old recession.

CHINSON RESTAURANT GROUP JOB OPPORTUNITIES 1. PASTRY CHEF •Must be able to obtain sanitation certificate •Must be experienced in the production of Jamaican pastries to include all Bread products •Must be able to prepare Caribbean cuisines •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Salary commensurate with experience 2. ASST.RESTAURANT MANAGER •Must have at least 10 years’ experience in full service restaurant •Must have working knowledge of Micros or equivalent POS systems •Assist with inventory management and cost control •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Assist General Manager in the training and supervision of line staff •Possess valid driver’s license •Multi-lingual would be an asset •Salary commensurate with experience 3. CASHIER/HOSTESS •Must be able to work long hours and remain calm under pressure •Clean police record •Ability to multi-task is essential •Must be very honest

that the United States no longer offers Cubans special immigration treatment.

The United States in January ended its longstanding policy of admitting Cubans who set foot on U.S. soil. Cuba had said that policy encouraged its citizens to undertake dangerous voyages on the high seas and put their lives in the hands of traffickers.

Ibarra said the United States and Cuba continued to cooperate on drug trafficking issues, within the framework agreed upon last year and despite a fresh chill in U.S.-Cuban relations under President Donald

Trump.

He said there had been no high-level meetings on the matter since Trump took office in late January. Trump last week announced a partial rollback in the U.S.-Cuban detente initiated by his predecessor, Barack Obama.

“This agreement foresees two high-level meetings per year,” Ibarra said. “Since Trump’s government took office, the first meeting corresponding to the first half of the year has not taken place.

“We hope, for the good of both countries, that the United States will not renounce collaboration.”

The government is trying to restructure a portion of its $73 billion public debt load.

The San Francisco-based Airbnb has over 4,300 hosts and 7,100 listings in Puerto Rico.

More than 250,000 Airbnb guests were reported in Puerto Rico in the past year, an increase of 83 percent from the previous year. That activity generated more than $28 million, with the typical host earning $5,700 a year.

•Enjoy providing excellent Customer Service •English plus fluency in at least one other language-Spanish, Creole •Pay rate US$6.50 per hour plus tips 4.COOKS •Must be able to obtain sanitation certificate •Must be experienced in the production of Oriental Cuisines •Must be able to prepare Caribbean cuisines •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Pay rate $8.00 per hour 5.MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR •Be responsible for the maintenance of multiple locations within the Family Group •Must be multi-discipline in ability to perform minor repairs on plumbing, electricals, carpentry and cooling systems.

•Must be very honest •Must be able to work without supervision •Willing to work long hours and weekends •Must be able to speak and write proper English •Pay rate US$12.00 per hour Please apply in writing with full resume to no later than June 30st 2017 The CEO

Chinson’s Restaurant Group Ltd.

P.O. Box 293, 14 Savannah Rd.

Leeward Highway

Provicenciales

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Peter Tosh’s son left in coma following jail beating

TRENTON, N.J. — The family of the late reggae icon and marijuana activist Peter Tosh is seeking answers after they say his son was left in a coma following an attack in a New Jersey jail, where he was serving a six-month sentence on pot possession charges.

Jawara McIntosh has been hospitalized since suffering traumatic brain injuries in the attack in February at the Bergen County jail, where he was after pleading guilty to marijuana possession, his family said.

McIntosh, of Boston, performed under the stage name Tosh1. His father was a Jamaicanborn musician and activist who started the Wailers along with Bob Marley. His 1976 hit “Legalize It” remains a rallying cry for those pushing to make marijuana legal.

Jawara McIntosh is also a pro-marijuana activist and performed the song outside of the New Jersey statehouse in April 2014 during a rally pushing for state and federal lawmakers to legalize or decriminalize marijuana.

Attorney Jasmine Rand rental car. said Thursday the family has filed a His family says that he is a notice that it plans to sue the county Rastafarian like his father and was and also wants the U.S. Justice fighting for marijuana legalization.

Department to investigate. McIntosh Tosh was killed in Jamaica in 1987 is hospitalized in Boston and remains during a home invasion robbery. unresponsive and in a coma, suffering “A lot of his music is inspired by the from brain damage, she said.

Rastafarian culture, by getting the

“My heart cries not knowing truth out there. My father was a what happened to my son,” said his human rights activist and all of mother, Melody Cunningham. “Not his music was about uplifting and being able to talk to him because of educating people about some of the condition that he’s in. (I’m) trying the conditions out there,” Niambe to be strong for him, I have to be McIntosh said. “But also my father strong for him.” was an activist for the legalization

His sister, Niambe McIntosh, of cannabis. That’s also another said that they haven’t been given avenue that my brother Jawara kind any solid information about what of walked into and upheld. He was happened. Rand said the county also an advocate for legalization of hasn’t been forthcoming about cannabis.” providing evidence about what Rastafarians regard happened. cannabis as a sacrament.

A spokesman for the Bergen McIntosh has four children, County sheriff ’s office said he was including an 11-year-old daughter not immediately able to comment who performed a song she wrote for Thursday. him at his hospital bedside, Niambe

McIntosh was arrested in McIntosh said.

New Jersey in June 2013 after police “When you’re faced with such said they found more than 65 pounds a travesty you have to find strength Jawara McIntosh has been hospitalized since suffering of marijuana in the trunk of his and hope,” she said. traumatic brain injuries

Bernard Nottage is ‘gravely ill’ in hospital

FORMER Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage was in a “very troubling and grave state” in the Intensive Care Unit at Doctors Hospital up to press time, according to Progressive Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts.

According to the Nassau Tribune, tn the latest update provided

by Mr Roberts, he indicated that doctors were working hard to aid the veteran politician.

Mr Roberts said he remained in contact with the family of Dr Nottage throughout the day Wednesday, but did not say what the 71-year-old was being treated for in hospital.

In a statement to the press earlier in the day, the family of Dr Nottage confirmed that he had been admitted to hospital and asked the public to respect their privacy.

The short statement read in full: “We wish to advise that Dr B J Nottage has been admitted to hospital.

We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and appreciate your respect for the family’s privacy at this time.”

This comes more than a month after Dr Nottage appeared ill at a PLP campaign rally and almost five months after he appeared disoriented while addressing matters in the House of Assembly.

In February, Dr Nottage had

Dr Bernard Nottage risen to adjourn the House of Assembly but instead took a seconds-long pause that did not break until then House Speaker Dr Kendal Major prompted him.

Minutes earlier, Dr Nottage, who was serving in the capacity of leader of government business in the House of Assembly, appeared to slur his words when setting a date for adjournment of the lower chamber to February 5.

He repeated the word February several times with a smile seemingly acknowledging his earlier mispronunciation.

Upon leaving the lower

chamber, numerous MPs expressed concern for Dr Nottage given the peculiar nature of his actions during such a routine exchange.

In the most recent incident, Dr Nottage had to be seen by a doctor on Thursday, April 2, for “dehydration” after slurring and stumbling over his words during his speech at a rally at RM Bailey Park.

Dr Nottage mispronounced words and had to constantly correct his sentences.

His dazed demeanour and incoherent speech led many in attendance to question his overall health at that time.

Dr Nottage was forced to wrap up his speech at the rally as the DJ played loud music to drown out his words.

The performance had sparked rumours that his behaviour was due to a more serious health condition or signalled his need to retire from frontline politics.

Over the course of his political career, Dr Nottage served as a Cabinet minister in one Pindling administration and two Christie administrations.

Dr Nottage was first appointed chairman of the National Insurance Board in 1982.

In the subsequent general

election in 1987, Dr Nottage successfully contested the Garden Hills constituency.

In 1989, Dr Nottage was appointed minister of consumer affairs and then minister of education in 1990.

However, Dr Nottage left the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to assist in the formation of the Coalition for Democratic Reform (CDR) and was elected leader of the third party in early 2000.

Dr Nottage unsuccessfully led the party into the 2002 general election.

In 2005, he returned to the then governing PLP and was afterwards appointed to the Senate.

Three months later, Dr Nottage was appointed Minister of Health and National Insurance by then Prime Minister Perry Christie.

In 2007, Dr Nottage was appointed leader of opposition business in Parliament and in 2012 leader of government business in Parliament.

Dr Nottage was defeated in the 2017 general election by 22-yearold Travis Robinson in the Bain and Grants Town constituency.

Dr Nottage is a trained gynaecologist and was a track and field athlete in his youth.

Sentencing for Jeff Webb postponed for fifth time

Former FIFA Vice President and Cayman Islands businessman Jeffrey Webb will have to wait until 2018 to learn his fate in connection with the ongoing racketeering and bribery scandal that has enveloped world football’s governing body.

The Cayman Compass newspaper said a U.S. federal court in Brooklyn agreed Thursday to delay Webb’s sentencing a further six months, pushing it back until Jan. 24, 2018.

This move comes

just two months after Webb’s sentencing date was reset to July 11. Webb’s attorneys asked, in both instances, for the date to be put off.

Webb pleaded guilty in November 2015 to seven counts of criminal conduct in relation to what prosecutors said was a decades-long bribery racket. Webb pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, three counts of wire fraud conspiracy and three counts of money laundering conspiracy.

The scheme described

by U.S. prosecutors alleged

Webb, and others at FIFA – general rules of conduct, world football’s governing rules of loyalty, rules for and financial body – solicited bribes from disclosure sports marketing companies reporting, conflicts of interest in exchange for directing and bribery and corruption. lucrative broadcasting and He has been banned commercial rights deals for for life from “all footballvarious football tournaments related activities on a to the bribe-payers. Dozens national and international of U.S. banks were used to level.” make those alleged bribe Webb’s attorneys told payments to Webb and others, the court this week that he is prosecutors said. He faces up selling his home in suburban to 20 years in prison on the Atlanta, Georgia and that proceeds from the sale will be racketeering charge alone.

FIFA’s Ethics turned over to the U.S. court Committee also found Webb as part of an asset forfeiture Former FIFA Vice President and Cayman Islands businessman Jeffrey Webb guilty last year of violating agreement.

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London fire, tests show other high-rises have suspect panels

LONDON — Tests so far have found that at least seven high-rise apartment buildings in England have combustible external panels like the ones believed to have contributed to a fire that killed 79 people in London, Prime Minister Theresa May’s office said Thursday.

Downing Street said 600 buildings in the country have “similar cladding” to that of Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, which was destroyed by the June 14 blaze.

The Department for Communities and Local Government later said that figure refers to buildings with all types of cladding and that not all of them necessarily have cladding made from the same aluminum composite material as Grenfell Tower.

Landlords are being asked to check what the cladding on their buildings is made from.

The tests are being urgently conducted as authorities try to determine whether cladding contributed to the rapid spread of the Grenfell Tower blaze, which engulfed the 24-story building in less than an

hour. They still haven’t said where and how the fire started.

May told the House of Commons on Thursday that government facilities have found combustible cladding after local officials submitted samples in the wake of the fire.

“The relevant local authorities and local fire services have been informed, and, as I speak, they are taking all possible steps to ensure buildings are safe and to inform affected residents,” May said.

May encouraged the owners of both public and private tower blocks around the country to quickly forward samples of any similar material for testing. The government will work with local authorities to make sure any dangerous material is removed and residents are safe, she said.

The Department for Communities and Local Government said it would not identify the buildings with combustible panels until landlords have had the opportunity to inform tenants.

The local council in Camden, a borough of London, removed cladding

from one of its buildings for further testing after initial tests showed some panels were “not to the standard that we had commissioned.”

It was unclear whether the Camden example was one of the seven mentioned by the government.

However, the company that fitted the cladding to the Camden property towers oversaw the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower, a document posted on its website shows.

Rydon carried out the refit of the high-rises between May 2006 and October 2009, Britain’s Press Association reported.

The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment by The Associated Press.

In another area of north London, Tottenham, residents at the Rivers Apartments came home to notices advising them that experts were “carrying out an immediate review of the exterior cladding.”

Newlon, a nonprofit that manages the complex and others in London, said fire officials “made some straightforward recommendations for

the building, which we have already started work on.” It said the fire officials “were satisfied that Rivers Apartments is considered a low fire risk building.”

Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn called for urgent checks on around 4,000 buildings as Britain comes to grips with the potential ramifications of the disaster. Thousands need urgent assurances about their own safety, he said.

“At least 79 people are dead — it is both a tragedy and an outrage because every single one of those deaths could and should have been avoided,” Corbyn said.

Corbyn compared the tragedy to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster in which 96 people were killed in the crush of a crowded soccer stadium, and recent sexual abuse scandals involving vulnerable children, arguing that the government had long turned a blind eye to the needs of the poor.

“The pattern is consistent: Working-class people’s voices are ignored, their concerns dismissed by those in power,” he said.

American Airlines pushes back on Qatar Airways plan to buy stake

He also said he found

American Airlines’ market. chief executive said he is not Along with United Qatar Airways’ proposed “particularly excited” about Continental Holdings investment “puzzling given Qatar Airways’ interest in Inc and Delta Air Lines, our extremely public stance buying up to 10 percent of American has pressed the on the illegal subsidies the U.S. carrier’s shares, U.S. government to curb U.S. that Qatar, Emirates and in a letter to employees flights by Qatar Airways and Etihad have all received following the state-owned rival Gulf carriers Emirates over the years from their [EMIRA.UL] and Etihad governments.”

Gulf airline’s overture.

Qatar Airways

The move

by Airways.

The U.S. carriers responded on Twitter, saying: Qatar Airways would expand its investments in charge that their Gulf “We are glad to see American North America as Qatar is rivals have received billions Airlines’ CEO Doug Parker’s embroiled in the region’s of dollars in unfair state perspective that he agrees worst diplomatic crisis in subsidies, allegations the with Qatar Airways’ belief that American Airlines is a years and is locked in an Gulf carriers deny. his letter, solid financial investment.” airspace rights row with In potential three other Gulf states.

American CEO Doug Parker The to continue investment is worth at least S e p a r a t e l y , promised American Airlines Group American’s “full court press $808 million, American said Inc is already part of a push ... to stand up to companies in a regulatory filing on

by U.S. carriers to squeeze that are illegally subsidized Thursday, and would put Qatar Airways’ stake on Qatar out of their domestic by their governments.”

par with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N), which holds a 10 percent stake in the airline.

Shares of American Airlines rose more than 5 percent in pre-market trade after it disclosed the potential investment. The stock closed up 1.1 percent.

Qatar Airways said in a statement that it sees a “strong investment opportunity” in American and that it “intends to build a passive position in the company with no involvement in management, operations or governance.”

“Qatar Airways plans to make an initial investment of up to 4.75 percent.

Qatar Airways

will not exceed 4.75 percent without prior consent of the American Airlines board.

Qatar Airways will make all necessary regulatory filings at the appropriate time,” it said.

American, in its filing, noted potential obstacles to Qatar’s plan, as its rules prohibit “anyone from acquiring 4.75 percent or more of the company’s outstanding stock without advance approval from the board.” It said it had received no request from Qatar for such approval.

Further, American said, “there are foreign ownership laws that limit the total percentage of foreign voting interest to 24.9 percent.”

New details emerge in USS Fitzgerald collision investigation

Washington Five of the seven Navy sailors who died aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald when it collided with a cargo ship off the east coast of Japan may have been almost instantly “incapacitated” and died quickly, according to a preliminary Navy analysis, a defense official told CNN.

That assessment is based on an examination of the point of impact and the berths in which the sailors were likely sleeping.

The two ships collided on the Fitzgerald’s starboard side directly next to the berthing area, where sailors sleep. The impact ripped the Fitzgerald open and caused water to pour in.

The official also noted the Navy is trying to corroborate accounts which suggest that the two sailors who weren’t almost instantly “incapacitated” attempted to help the other five escape the incoming water.

“But at some point the ship somehow lost

It appears that the collision caused part of the guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald’s berthing compartment to collapse inward, making it difficult for survivors to get out communication,” with the two sailors and they also perished, according to the official. All seven were found dead in the flooded area.

It also appears that the collision caused

part of the berthing compartment to collapse inward, making it difficult for survivors to get out.

The official said It may never be known if the order to close the watertight hatch to the berthing area came while the two men were still alive.

The formal investigation will determine who gave that order, but the initial sense is the decision was necessary because water had not only flooded the berthing area but was flowing into other locations including a deck below.

The official emphasized that the Navy will wait for all the investigations to be completed before coming to any conclusions about the actions of the crew and decisions over citations for heroism or potential disciplinary action.

The official also strongly emphasized that no judgments are being made about the timing of the decision to shut the watertight hatch. It is also not clear if those on the bridge called the commanding officer as the crisis unfolded.

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Archbishop says Church of England ‘colluded’ to hide sex abuse

LONDON — The Church of England “colluded” with and helped to hide the long-term sexual abuse of young men by one of its former bishops, the head of the church said Thursday.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologized to the victims of ex-bishop Peter Ball as his church published a damning report that detailed how senior leaders did little about allegations against Ball over years and even appeared to cover up the case.

Welby ordered the independent report after Ball was convicted and imprisoned in 2015 for misconduct in public office and indecent assaults against teenagers and young men from the 1970s to 1990s. Ball, who admitted Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to abusing 18 young men, was released because of a lack of understanding about safeguarding vulnerable adult after serving 16 months.

The report said Ball’s conduct men. “caused serious and enduring damage Some victims reported that to the lives of many men,” but at the Ball, 85, encouraged them to engage in time the church trivialized it, partly “spiritual exercises” involving naked

North Korea tests rocket engine

North Korea has carried out another test of a rocket engine that the United States believes could be part of its program to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.

The United States assessed that the test, the latest in a series of engine and missile tests this year, could be for the smallest stage of an ICBM rocket engine, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

A second U.S. official also confirmed the test but did not provide additional details on the type of rocket component that was being tested or whether it fit into the ICBM program.

The disclosure of the engine test came a day after the United States pressed China to exert more economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea to help rein in its nuclear and missile programs during a round of high-level talks in Washington.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a “major, major conflict” with North Korea is possible over its weapons programs, although U.S. officials say tougher sanctions, not military force, are the preferred option.

The head of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency told Congress last month that North Korea, if left unchecked, was on an “inevitable” path to obtaining a nuclear-armed missile capable of striking the U.S. mainland.

Still, experts say Pyongyang could still be years away from have a reliable ICBM capability.

The continental United States is around 5,600 miles (9,000 km (5,600 miles) from North Korea. ICBMs have a minimum range of about 3,400 miles (5,500 km), but some are designed to travel 6,200 miles (10,000 km) or farther.

Trump’s defense secretary, Jim Mattis, said last month that any military solution to the North Korea crisis would be “tragic on an unbelievable scale.”

The United States, meanwhile, is ramping up capabilities to defend against the threat from North Korea, staging its firstever successful test to intercept an incoming ICBM-type missile in May.

But a test on June 21 of a new capability being developed by the United States and Japan to defend against shorterrange missiles failed to hit its target, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency said on Thursday.

It was the second such test of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor, which is being developed

by Raytheon. The previous intercept test, conducted in February, had been successful.

praying and cold showers. One of his Welby has asked Carey to “consider victims, Neil Todd, later took his own his position” as an honorary assistant bishop in Oxford in light of the report. life.

“The church, at its most senior Describing the report as “harrowing levels and over many years, supported reading,” Welby said: “The church him unwisely and displayed little care colluded and concealed rather than seeking to help those who were brave for his victims,” the report said.

Ball was arrested in 1992 for enough to come forward.” suspected indecent assault and given “This is inexcusable and a police caution. He retired as bishop shocking behavior,” he said, adding of Gloucester, but was allowed to that while most of what happened continue work in churches and schools took place years ago “we can never be for years. He was not prosecuted until complacent, we must learn lessons.”

Vickery House, a retired two decades later.

The report said George Carey, Anglican priest who worked under Ball, Archbishop of Canterbury at the time, was sentenced in 2015 to 6 ½ years in believed Ball to be “basically innocent” prison for sex attacks on teenagers and played a lead role in enabling and young men in the 1970s and ’80s.

Last year the church Ball’s return to ministry.

Carey and other church published a review that said senior leaders also appeared to try to cover clergymen were reportedly told of an up the problem when they failed to unnamed priest’s alleged abuse of a pass on letters that raised concerns young man, but the victim’s repeated attempts to get help and justice didn’t about Ball to police, the report said.

The church said Thursday that get anywhere.

Trump says he did not record conversations with former FBI chief Comey

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) speaks in Ypilanti Township, Michigan March 15, 2017 and FBI Director James Comey testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2017 in a combination of file photos

U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not make and does not possess any tapes of his conversations with James Comey, after suggesting last month he might have recordings that could damage the former FBI director.

“With all of the recently reported electronic surveillance, intercepts, unmasking and illegal leaking of information, I have no idea whether there are ‘tapes’ or recordings of my conversations with James Comey, but I did not make, and do not have, any such recordings,” Trump wrote on Twitter.

Lawmakers investigating allegations of Russian meddling in the U.S. 2016 election had asked the White House for any such recordings of Comey, whom Trump fired on May 9.

Shortly after dismissing Comey, Trump mentioned the possibility of tapes in a Twitter post.

“James Comey better hope that there are no ‘tapes’ of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!” Trump

wrote on Twitter on May 12.

Allegations of ties to Russia have cast a shadow over Trump’s first five months in office, distracting from attempts by his fellow Republicans in Congress to overhaul the U.S. healthcare and tax systems.

Comey’s firing sparked a political firestorm. The former FBI head testified before a Senate committee that Trump had asked him to drop a probe into former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s alleged ties to Russia.

Trump has privately told aides that the threat of the existence of tapes forced Comey to tell the truth in his recent testimony, a source familiar with the situation said. The White House had said Trump would likely clarify whether he had tapes of Comey by the end of this week.

Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, said Trump still had questions to answer about

possible tapes.

“If the President had no tapes, why did he suggest otherwise? Did he seek to mislead the public? Was he trying to intimidate or silence James Comey? And if so, did he take other steps to discourage potential witnesses from speaking out?”

Schiff said in a statement.

Earlier on Thursday, CNN reported that two top U.S. intelligence officials told investigators Trump suggested they publicly deny any collusion between his campaign and Russia, but they did not feel he had ordered them to do so.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Admiral Mike Rogers met separately last week with investigators for Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the Senate Intelligence Committee, according to CNN.

The two officials said they were surprised at Trump’s suggestion and found their interactions with him odd and uncomfortable, but they did not act on the president’s requests, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with their accounts.

The Kremlin has denied U.S. intelligence agencies’ conclusion that Moscow tried to tilt the election campaign in Trump’s favor, using such means as hacking into the emails of senior Democrats.

Trump has denied any collusion, and he continued to cast doubt on the investigations in a series of tweets on Thursday morning.

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Google promises YouTube crackdown on online extremism

CEO Zuckerberg tweaks Facebook mission to focus on groups

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SAN FRANCISCO — Google is promising to be more vigilant about preventing terrorist propaganda and other extremist videos from appearing on its YouTube site amid intensifying criticism about the internet’s role in mass violence.

Its crackdown will involve both computer programs and an expanded group of people dedicated to identifying videos promoting terrorism so they can be blocked from appearing on YouTube or quickly removed.

Google is making the commitment in the wake of violent attacks in the U.S. and elsewhere.

A van struck a crowd of people outside a London mosque Sunday, the second time an automobile was used as a weapon in that city this month, and less than a week after a gunman attacked GOP lawmakers on a baseball field.

And earlier this month, British Prime Minister Theresa May called on governments to form international agreements to prevent the spread of extremism online. Some proposed measures would hold companies legally accountable for the material posted on their sites, a liability that Google and other internet companies are trying to avert.

Toward that end, Facebook

last week pledged to use more advanced technology and more than 150 human reviewers to find and remove terrorist content before people see it on its social networking site.

Although Google said in a blog post that it is been trying to block extremist content for years, its general counsel Kent Walker wrote that “the uncomfortable truth is that we, as an industry, must acknowledge that more needs to be done. Now.”

Anti-hate groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center have skewered Google and Facebook for doing too little to muzzle hate groups online.

Google, along with other companies such as Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter, recently agreed to create an international forum to share and develop technology, support smaller businesses and speed up their joint efforts against online terrorism.

To step up its policing efforts, Google will nearly double the number of independent experts it uses to flag problematic content and expand its work with counter-extremist groups to help identify content that may be used to radicalize and recruit terrorists.

The Mountain View, California, company will also

train more people to identify and remove extremist and terrorismrelated content faster.

Google also is taking a tougher stance on videos that don’t clearly violate its policies but still offend broad swaths of society, like those that contain inflammatory religious or supremacist content.

YouTube won’t remove those videos, but viewers will first have to click through an “interstitial” warning in order to see them.

Google also won’t sell ads alongside this category of objectionable video to reduce the moneymaking opportunities for their creators. These initiatives could help Google woo back major advertisers who began pulling back from YouTube earlier this year after learning that their brands sometimes appeared next to unsavory videos.

YouTube also won’t recommend these videos to its users, and it won’t allow YouTube users to endorse them or leave comments — all efforts aimed at limiting their popularity.

Google is also teaming up with Jigsaw, a company also owned by its corporate parent Alphabet Inc., to target online ads at potential Isis recruits in hopes of diverting them to anti-terrorist videos.

White House aims to speed U.S. drone, wireless technologies

The White House is bringing together drone makers, wireless companies and venture capitalists on Thursday to look at ways government can help speed new technologies to the marketplace.

President Donald Trump will meet with the chief executives of General Electric Co, Honeywell International Inc and AT&T Inc AT&T Inc, major drone industry firms and venture capitalists in the latest effort by the White House to focus on innovative technologies as a way of spurring job growth.

Michael Kratsios, the White House’s deputy chief technology officer, told reporters the goal of the sessions is to find

ways the United States “can maintain its leadership creating and fostering entirely new technologies that will drive our economic growth.”

The chief executives of several unmanned aerial system, or drone, companies including Kespry Inc, AirMap, Airspace Inc, Measure UAS Inc, Trumbull Unmanned, and PrecisionHawk Inc are attending the White House sessions.

Senior executives at Xcel Energy Inc, Verizon Communications Inc and CenturyLink Inc are also taking part as are venture capital firms including AOL co-founder Steve Case who heads Revolution LLC, 500 Startups, Cayuga Ventures,

Epic Ventures and Lightspeed Ventures.

The administration wants to promote the development and commercialization of emerging technologies and speed the development of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones and 5G wireless technology, Kratsios said.

The Obama administration implemented rules that opened the skies to lowlevel small drones for education, research and routine commercial use. The Trump administration is considering whether to expand drone use for purposes such as deliveries where aircraft would fly beyond the sight of an operator.

Security issues would need to be resolved.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Alumni Exercises following the 366th Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 25, 2017

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg revised the world’s largest online social network’s mission statement to emphasize support for hobby clubs, civil society organizations and other community groups.

The move comes as Facebook faces pressure from smaller rivals such as Nextdoor and Meetup, whose online networks bring together neighbors and people in the same area with shared interests.

Zuckerberg said on his Facebook page that his company’s new mission is to “give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.”

The previous mission was “to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.” Facebook’s pursuit of that mission has been criticized in the past 12 months after the network became one of the main distribution points for so-called fake news, which many think influenced the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Zuckerberg said in February he wanted to boost the number of Facebook users who are members of what they called “very meaningful” groups. Only about 5 percent were members of such groups, he said then.

The head of Facebook, with 1.9 billion users and $27.6 billion in revenue last year, was in Chicago on Thursday to meet people who run group pages on Facebook.

“If what you’re trying to do is run a group that has thousands of people, you need tools to help manage that,” he told CNN in an interview.

Facebook wants to build those tools, he said.

Alphabet Inc’s Google also hosts community groups, as do Nextdoor and Meetup.

Nextdoor, a site for neighbors to meet one another and share news and advice, said on Monday it was expanding into Germany after rapid growth elsewhere.

Zuckerberg told CNN that supporting organizations built around neighbors, churches, pets and the like has a larger purpose.

“Once people are coming together in these smaller groups, that actually grows and it ends up with much bigger changes in the world,” he said.

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The Shore Club is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER Duties and responsibilities •Must have minimum 10-12 years’ experience as an executive housekeeper in branded luxury hotel/resort •Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Must have knowledge of laundry operations •Must have experience managing large Department (50 or more employees) •Ability to train coach and counsel staff •Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, and guest demands •Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies •Must have financial knowledge and ability to Analyze P & L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •Must have advanced knowledge of standard software applications •Good communication and relationship building skills to interact effectively with managers and unit owners.

•Must be able and willing to work all shifts and days •Develops and implements business strategies for the housekeeping department •Develops annual operating and capital expenditures budget for department •Directing the operation of the housekeeping department including guest rooms and public space areas and overseeing management staff •Inspecting back-of-the house areas continually and adjusts operations accordingly •Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement, cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies and guest room supplies •Adheres to brand marketing, sales and quality standards •Coordinates room availability with the Front Starting salary $50,000 per annum not including service charge

Starting salary $11.00 per hour not including service charge

HOUSEKEEPING & VILLA SUPERVISOR •Must have 5 years’ experience in luxury resort in similar capacity •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting wage $9.00 per hour not including service charge

•Must have minimum 10 years’ experience in similar compacity in luxury hotel/resort •Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Must have knowledge of laundry operations •customer service delivery + guest satisfaction (inc catering, transport, games/entertainment, child care, technology/communications) proactive communication with guests to ensure all queries are answered and any special requests are met at the earliest opportunity •extensive experience in housekeeping (laundry, cleanliness and presentation throughout the villa) •general villa maintenance -coordinating with engineering •completion of all financial + non-financial paperwork •communication with Guest Relations and housekeeping pre-arrival + post departure We are looking for the following experience and personal attributes: •positive and flexible attitude •highly professional with a 5-star service mentality •proactive •great attention to detail Starting Salary $38,000 per annum not including service charge

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS- FOOD & BEVERAGE This role will be responsible to lead and create The Shore Club Experience by directing food and beverage operations to achieve hotel revenue, profit and guest satisfaction goals Duties and responsibilities •Participates in the development of the resorts business strategies •Develops and implements strategies for food & Beverage operations, marketing and sales that supports achievements of the resorts goals •Monitors status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate •Develops the annual budget in conjunction with the Executive Team •Achieves revenue goals by developing and managing food and beverage marketing, sales and product strategies •Analyzes sales and competition on a regular basis and develops strategies to increase market share •Develops and implements Food and Beverage marketing and sales plan •Develops and implements menu offerings and pricing based on competition, market trends, costs, etc.

•Maximizes profitability by directing Food & Beverage operations.

•Develops and implements operating procedures and standards that support employees in the creation and delivery of The Shore Club Experience •Analyzes business results on a regular basis and takes actions to improve results as appropriate •Determines appropriate staffing levels for forecasted business and schedules employees accordingly •Work to achieve high levels of personal and organizational performance in order to meet or exceed objectives.

•Anticipate and take action to deal with problems and opportunities.

•Drive for improvement in all facets of the organizational.

•Work well in a team environment and motivate teams to sustain exceptional levels of performance.

•Clarify and provide information so that coworkers, customers, and suppliers understand and can take action.

•Foster trust and cooperation among coworkers, customers, and suppliers; develop and sustain personal contact in order to provide mutual benefit Key skills and requirements: •Prepare revenue forecasts for department based on business booked to date, current and historical booking pace and impact of special promotions.

•Understand how P&L is prepared and the line items impacted by department and how to impact results.

•Skill in developing and adhering to department budget.

•Understand different types of cuisine and wine, how menus are developed and pricing guidelines and how each outlet can improve results.

•Demonstrate ability to relate to, communicate with, and motivate employees to sustain high performance and quality levels.

•Develop and guide others in professional growth and performance enhancement through assuring clarity of goals, employing reflective listening skills, and facilitating the generation of options and action planning.

•In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager Salary for this position is $100,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

SENIOR HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Duties and responsibilities •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

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for the management and efficient operation of all kitchens and stewarding of the hotel Duties and responsibilities •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

VILLA MANAGER The Villa Manager has overall responsibility for every aspect of the Villa operation and for the performance of each individual member of the villa. The main emphasis in this role is on customer service, the key objective being to deliver a world-class hospitality service and to create unique and memorable holiday experiences for every client. From our Villa Managers, we expect a ‘can do attitude’. You will be expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

PLEASE NOTE: All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive a call or email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual interview.

All applicants must be able to speak English, must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to The Shore Club located on Long Bay Beach, Providenciales or e-mail: careers@theshoreclubtc. com Deadline is June 29, 2017.

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The Shore Club is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: 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 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.

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

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

Salary for this position is $38,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

SUSHI CHEF The Sushi Chef is responsible for the management and efficient operation of all Kitchens and Stewarding areas of the hotel.

Duties and responsibilities.

•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 Requirement: •Minimum 6 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

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

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

Salary for this position is $30,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

JR SOUS CHEF The Jr. Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation of all menu items for outlet, ensuring a quality product is delivered and oversee execution to adhere to resort quality standards.

Duties and responsibilities •Ensure mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen.

•Ability to read recipes, check food presentations and displays with precision.

•Check the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained.

•Demonstrate ability to cook meat, fish and vegetables with the correct method and temperature.

•Create daily specials for outlet with guidance and approval from Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef.

•Ensure the correct rotation and storage of products for quality selection.

•Ensure the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary.

•Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef with

accuracy.

•Communicate any defects in kitchen equipment to the Executive Sous Chef.

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

Key Skills and Requirement: •Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Proven experience in all sections of the kitchen •Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

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

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

Salary for this position $23,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

BUTLERS The butler will provide the highest of penthouse 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 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 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 •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $8.00 per hour not including service charge and tips.

POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT •Must have experience in luxury resort in similar capacity •Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required •Must be able to work long hours on feet •Must be able to lift 30lbs or more •Must know how to swim •Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. •Life guard experience is a plus •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high level service for all pool and beach services Starting wage $6.75 per hour not including service charge.

SECURITY OFFICERS FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR CHEFS (Various positions) HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER SPA THERAPIST/ ATTENDANTS CONCIERGE LINE POSITIONS For the below line staff positions, resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Starting wage $6.25 per hour not including service charge and tips.

GROUNDSMEN LABOURER HOUSEMAN ROOM ATTENDANTS LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS DISPATCHERS STEWARDS FRONT OFFICE AGENTS SERVERS HVAC/MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN PLEASE NOTE: All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive a call or email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual interview.

All applicants must be able to speak English, must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to The Shore Club located on Long Bay Beach, Providenciales or e-mail: careers@theshoreclubtc. com Deadline is June 29, 2017.

PLEASE NOTE: All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive a call or email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual interview.

All applicants must be able to speak English, must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Turks & Caicos Islands citizens only need to apply to The Shore Club located on Long Bay Beach, Providenciales or e-mail: careers@theshoreclubtc. com Deadline is June 29, 2017.

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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.

Position:

Pool & Beach Manager

Place of Work:

Pool & Beach

Responsible To:

Assistant Director of Rooms

Overall Scope and Responsibility: To be responsible for all aspects of the Pool & Beach service; which includes the Pool & Beach Attendants, equipment, supplies, setup/ tear down and maintenance.

Main Duties: Operational •To provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times.

•Maintain island pod/beach bed reservations and •Responsible for posting billing to guest accounts for applicable rentals •Respond professionally to all guest requests, comments and concerns in a timely manner and report issues to G managers.

•Monitor, coach and assign tasks to P&B Supervisors and attendants and offer support as required.

•Schedule staff according to hotel occupancy forecast and planned events.

•Complete weekly time sheets for payroll and submit on time biweekly.

•Build and maintain a strong and collaborative working relationship with food & beverage team to ensure guest satisfaction.

•Organize and assist with tent rentals, permits, as well as setup and break down to ensure all guests are served well with minimum impact to people and environment.

•Ensure team is stocked with necessary supplies to perform duties •Daily inspect all equipment including Rescue boat, chairs, snorkel gear, umbrellas, kayaks, Hobie cat, volleyball set, floats, towels and other items required to maintain for guest service.

•Oversee safe usage of all equipment and tools.

•Keep daily inventory and manager stock levels, ordering as required to ensure guest needs are met.

•Advise Chief Engineer of any upcoming events, maintenance requirements or damaged property.

•Maintain and execute Rainy Day Plan as required.

•Support execution of Children’s Program Plan.

•Hold daily line up meetings, which includes inspection of uniforms.

Schedule and complete regular staff meetings to maintain good communication.

•Attend Operations Meetings whenever possible to stay informed.

•To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the Gansevoort hotel.

•To be aware with the budget and financial targets, and be responsible for all assets specifically but not limited to P&B. •To create and maintain a team which is highly adaptive and versatile.

•To work closely and communicate with all the other departments in the hotel as and when required.

•To be presentable to the best of your ability at all times whenever you represent the Gansevoort Hotel.

•To set, monitor and maintain standards of the Pool & Beach ensuring correct procedures and systems are followed by everybody at all times.

•To communicate and work closely with all departments.

•Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests, and to ensure that all guest experiences are distinctively supreme •Implement annual retraining program for all colleagues and document accordingly.

•Implement special project list and monitor and document completion accordingly.

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•Monitor and evaluate team member performance. Coach and counsel team members and use appropriate disciplinary steps when needed.

•To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the Gansevoort hotel.

•Maintain strong communication with other departments.

•Establish and maintain effective human relations •Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s Strategic Plan and Goals.

•To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.

General •To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employee Handbook and the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.

•To always work to the best of your ability •To be financially aware and aim to strive for a successful profitable business.

•To be groomed and dressed as stipulated in the staff handbook including wearing the correct clean uniform at all times.

•To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

•To maintain a good rapport and working relationship with all staff.

•To be fully aware and cooperate with all the security policies.

•To handle guest and employee inquiries to the best of your ability in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints or problems to supervisors or manager on duty at all times •To provide and maintain the highest possibly service standards to our clientele at all times •To use your knowledge to the best of your ability with regard to legal matters •To never be under the influence of drugs or alcohol when on duty.

•To be familiar with the emergency procedures of the hotel •Never to communicate to any members of the press with regard to the Gansevoort Hotel, it’s clientele and the owners of the hotel.

The above is a description job and the role is not is not limited to this document. The employee will be expected to provide lateral support to other departments as necessary and perform other duties as directed by other managers and the General Manager.

Salary range: 25K – 40K per annum

Position:

Director of Front Office

Place of Work:

Front Office Department

Responsible To:

Resort Manager

Overall Scope and Responsibility: To be responsible for all aspects of the Front Desk Department; which includes a 2 Guest Service Managers, 2 concierge agents, one Front Desk Manager, 3 Assistant Front Desk Managers a Front Desk Supervisors, 3 Front Desk Agents, Night Manager, Switchboard, Bellmen and Airport Greeters.

At Gansevoort Turks and Caicos, we are currently searching for a passionate and dynamic guest focused who is a hands-on professional and would be interested in leading the front desk team at this firstclass hotel property.

This position would suit a candidate who is currently a Director of Front Office with a minimum of four years of experience in a highend five-star branded resort property with capability to work under pressure.

He/She will be responsible to ensure that all areas of the front desk work seamlessly at this up market property and to ensure a perfect trouble free arrival and departure experience for all its guests to the highest standard possible. The candidate should also have excellent communication skills and process a very much “Hands On” leader management style.

Alone with your excellent verbal and written communication skills you should be very proficient with all types of front and back of the house hospitality related computer systems (Opera, HotSOS, Salto).

You also must be willing to work a flexible work schedule, as the hours for this management position will vary with the seasons and market trends. This position will report directly to the Resort Manager of this property.

We are offering a very comprehensive compensation package and a comprehensive benefit package.

If you are seeking to work in a progressive thinking property that is

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constantly striving to achieve truly outstanding service to its guests than this just might be the right progressive career opportunity for you.

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

A good salary package is on offer. Only candidates meeting this specification will be responded to.

Main Duties: Operational •To provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times.

•To be entirely flexible and adapt to rotate within the different departments in the hotel.

•To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the Gansevoort hotel.

•To be fully aware with the budget and financial target of the hotel and responsible for managing the budgets for all departments assigned.

•To serve as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

•To handle complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

•To be fully aware and up to date relevant legislation and employment law.

•To create and maintain a team which is highly adaptive and versatile.

•To work closely and communicate with all the other departments in the hotel as and when required.

•To be presentable to the best of your ability at all times whenever you represent the Gansevoort Hotel.

•To operate daily handover book within the Front Desk Department.

•To concentrate at all time on staff training and development.

•To cover Manager on Duty during holidays, weekends and whenever required.

•To be responsible for all aspects of Front Desk Management this includes the Front Desk, Cashiering, Porters, Switchboard, Night Management, Night Audit.

•To set, monitor and maintain standards of the Front Office ensuring correct procedures and systems are followed by everybody at all times.

•To be knowledgeable and responsible for the Opera PMS, the Salto Key system and Concierge Assistant.

•To be the overall liaison and on-site tech support person for these systems.

•To maintain an up to date accurate Guest profiles and history system for the hotel.

•To be responsible for all room allocations in the hotel.

•To communicate and work closely with all departments.

•To operate and officiate an administration system, which includes training schedules, handover books, operating manuals.

•To ensure monthly meetings are held within the Front Desk Department for which minutes are kept and distributed to the Rooms Division Manager/Resort Manager.

•To show around site inspections as and when required.

•To ensure all public areas are well presented; in the PorteCochere, Front Desk, Lobby area.

•To be responsible for the security arrangements of the hotel including notifying security of any high-profile guests.

•To ensure that staff discipline is maintained in accordance of the staff handbook and Resort standards.

•To ensure time sheets and payroll are submitted on time and correctly for all Front Office departments.

•To be responsible for the cash handling in the Front Office, adhering to the company procedures.

•To work closely with the Accounting department.

•To ensure all staff are recruited as per company procedures.

•To ensure that all staff within Front Desk have job description •To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation.

•Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests, and to ensure that all guest experiences are distinctively supreme •Implement annual retraining program for all colleagues and

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document accordingly.

•Implement special project list and monitor and document completion accordingly.

•Complete annual evaluations. Coach, counsel and use appropriate disciplinary steps.

•Distribute, delegate and direct workload to ensure maximum productivity and customer satisfaction with minimum outlay of expenses in terms of labor and materials.

•Monitor and evaluate team member performance. Coach and counsel team members when needed.

•Plan and monitor activities to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

•To contribute to the best of your ability to the overall profitability of the Gansevoort hotel.

•Select and train Front Office team in proper work procedures and techniques.

•Attend various other related meetings to obtain and disseminate pertinent information.

•Assist General Manager/Resort Manager with preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts.

•Monitor and control budget throughout the year.

•Supervise the Managers, to ensure guest and employee satisfaction.

•Monitor Front Office personnel to ensure that guests receive prompt and courteous service •Monitor Front Office personnel to ensure that guest names are used when possible.

•Maintain strong communication with other departments.

•Establish and maintain effective human relations •Perform personnel related functions such as hiring, evaluating, suspending and making recommendations for promotions or terminations.

•Consult with the Human Resources Manager and General Manager/Resort Manager on personnel matters.

•Identify training needs and develops and implements training programs •Maintain appropriate standards for dress, hygiene, and uniforms, appearance, posture and conduct of Front Desk personnel.

•Ensure that Front Office personnel are familiar with in-house facilities for the purpose of assisting guests.

•Control and analyze departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget.

•Participate in the preparation of the hotel’s Strategic Plan and Goals.

•Monitor and maintain the clean and orderly condition of department areas; ensure security of all hotel property.

•Monitor and maintain designated supply levels.

•To ensure all safety procedures are adhered to, and follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation Skills •Administration skills •Organizational/planning skills •Multitasking ability •Excellent writing skills •Sense for urgency •Results-oriented •Sense for perfection and attention to detail •Capability to work under pressure •Excellent people skills •Strong financial acumen •Minimum 5 years Front Desk Management experience in a luxury property.

•Previous experience managing a team of front desk employees and all assigned departments through motivation, coaching and development.

•Self-motivated and dependable with an exceptional work ethic and strong problem solving skills •Capable of using independent judgment/solid decision making skills ability •Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language (additional language an asset.)

•Proficiency with general office PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Office software and Opera) to prepare reports, Opera PMS, HotSOS, employee schedules, inventories, budgets as required.

Salary Range: $55k-58k per annum 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

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Great House Management Company Limited [Sailrock Resort] •Sailrock Resort serves as the focal point for the entire Sailrock Development. The Great House serves as the social hub of the resort with its restaurant, bar, lounge, fresh market, fitness center, and infinity edge pool. Guests of Sailrock Resort will enjoy countless activities, opportunities for tranquility and island adventure.

•If you enjoy creating exceptional experiences and believe in making a difference, you may be just the person we are looking for to be part of our team.

•There are currently multiple open positions within our Hotel Operations•Assistant Restaurant Manager [1] o Job Summary•Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel’s operating Restaurant to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation.

•The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.

•Describe and ensure quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

•Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.

•Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

•Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed. o Qualifications•Two years previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager position in Food & Beverage.

•College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.

•Requires a working knowledge of division operations policies, and standard operating procedures.

•Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.

•Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.

•Positive attitude with a generous and uplifting team approach.

•Ability to proactively anticipate and prioritize the needs of the guest.

•Energetic and professional approach to his/her craft. o Salary Range•$20,000 - $24,000 yearly •Bartender [1] o Job Summary•Responsible for preparing standard mixed drinks and pouring wine and beer, as well as preparing mixed drinks to match specific guest orders, adhering to specifications standard.

•Take food orders at bar and assists servers with food service as required, utilizing suggestive selling techniques.

•Prepare classic cocktails, mixed drinks, wines & spirits beverages.

•Ensures consistent beverage preparation, presentation and quality.

•Maintain knowledge of all menus.

•Ensure all working areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times •Maintain bar area and glassware throughout the shift, prepare for opening and closing.

•Maintain and control inventory of bar stock and supplies, maintain kegs, stock shelves in the bar area.

•Manage the bar opening and closing duties.

•Use proper measuring equipment for all liquor and liqueurs to ensure proper distribution of alcohol.

•Comply with all food and beverage regulations.

•Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant. o Qualifications•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality bar operations.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in beverage service.

•Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

•Excellent interpersonal skills.

•Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.

•Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

•You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. o Salary• $16,500 yearly •Chef De Partie [1] o Job Summary•Working in partnership with the Executive Chef & Beverages; assist in organizing and facilitating the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

•Working closely with the Executive Chef & Beverages in consistent product execution.

•Assist in creating a progressive kitchen culture by engaging all members of the kitchen to be involved in the creative process of menu development.

•Facilitate teamwork and maintain accountability for the creation of outstanding cuisine. o Qualifications•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in beverage service.

•Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

•Excellent interpersonal skills.

•Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

•You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. o Salary• $16,500 yearly •Chief Engineer [1] o Job Summary•Responsible for and lead the Engineering Team to achieve overall department’s objectives.

•Responsible for planning and driving hotel’s engineering projects.

•Oversee the daily operations of the engineering department and ensure that all maintenance requests are promptly attended to.

•Ensure the completion of preventive maintenance and repair schedules of all hotel machinery, equipment and facilities.

•Monitor utility consumption within the hotel and drive energy conservation initiatives.

•Ensure the compliance of engineering standards set by the various authorities.

•Work closely with external contractors on scheduled maintenance and ad hoc engineering projects, ensuring that the works are carried out according to specifications. o Qualifications•Possess a Degree in Engineering •Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering field with at least 3 years in similar capacity (preferably in hotel environment).

•Able to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

•Pleasant personality with good interpersonal skills.

•Strong leadership and management skills.

•Relevant fire security certification.

•Familiar with Island/Remote Location operation.

•Pre-opening experience will be an advantage.

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o Salary Range•$30,000 - $36,000 yearly •Commis (Chef) [2] o Job Summary•This role entails preparation of food and the maintenance of cleanliness in the kitchen.

•Third Cooks are to assume responsibility for their station if assigned.

•They are to perform all duties allocated by the Chefs and senior cooks using proper and safe techniques.

•Ensures food ingredients are available, cut, washed and stored.

•Prepares, seasons and cooks food products, ensuring proper cooking techniques are adhered to.

•Prepares sauces as required.

•Work in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

•Attend all required health and safety training programs (e.g. WHMIS, orientation), and apply knowledge to daily operating procedures.

•Various duties as assigned by Chef de Partie. o Qualifications•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in beverage service.

•Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

•Excellent interpersonal skills.

•Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

•You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Cook [2] o Job Summary•Prepare and present main entrée’s, appetizers, and side orders.

•Assist in the preparation of food items (i.e., preparing vegetables, meat, fish, salads, desserts, cold plates) for service.

•Maintain a clean and organized work station.

•Comply with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.

•Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.

•Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.

•Stock inventory appropriately.

•Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.

•Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers. o Qualifications•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in beverage service.

•Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

•Excellent interpersonal skills.

•Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.

•You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Executive Chef & Beverages [1] o Job Summary•Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment, with strong culinary experience and training.

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

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

•Assist the Corporate Executive Chef in budgeting i.e- food cost, payroll, etc.

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

•Assist in training and development of culinary staff members.

•Maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items.

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

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

•Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance. o Qualifications•3 years of experience as an executive chef in a 4-star hotel.

•Environment, Out-Island experience preferable.

•Previous working knowledge of a seafood based menu.

•A proven record of cost control.

•HACAP trained.

•A proven record of menu engineering. o Salary Range•$65,000 - $70,000 yearly •Executive Housekeeper [1] o Job Summary•Mainly responsible for overseeing all housekeeping/laundry operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience.

•An Executive Housekeeper would also be required to evaluate guest satisfaction and set department targets and objectives.

•Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the day to day operation to the highest standards.

•Executive housekeeper direct and control housekeeping operations and staff of the housekeeping department.

•Co-ordinates between housekeeping crews to inspect assigned areas to ensure standards are met.

•Manages many priorities and demands and is able to solve problems, support staff, as well as perform the duties of a housekeeper when required. o Qualifications•Minimum of 2 years Housekeeping leadership role experience.

•High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

•Proficient with PMS system.

•Computer literacy and financial management a must.

•Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. o Salary Range•$25,000 - $30,000 yearly •Food & Beverage Server [3] o Job Summary•This is a very important role for us and we rely heavily on our serving staff. They manage the pulse of the dining room and ensure patrons have a memorable dining experience.

•Food and beverage serving skills.

•Advise on menu selections.

•Serve food and beverages.

•Please submit applications to the Human Resources & Operations Manager, Keno Forbes: o Drop Off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales or Sailrock Resort, South Caicos o Fax: (312) 376-2056 o Email: HumanResources@SailrockResort.com •Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Board.

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Great House Management Company Limited [Sailrock Resort] •Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, or room billings.

•Describe menu items including daily specials for customers.

•Take orders and relay to kitchen and bar staff.

•Greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages. o Qualifications•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant and/or bar operations.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in beverage service.

•Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

•Excellent interpersonal skills. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Food & Beverage Supervisor [1] o Job Summary•Food & Beverages Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Assistant Restaurant Manager to manage the daily operations of the restaurant and bar.

•Ensuring the dining experience of our guests are to the standard established.

•Schedules and conducts monthly inventory.

•Conducts orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.

•Conducts periodic training and retraining, as necessary, to implement new procedures and programs. o Qualifications•Two years previous experience in a supervisory position in Food & Beverage.

•College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.

•Requires a working knowledge of division operations policies, and standard operating procedures.

•Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.

•Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.

•Positive attitude with a generous and uplifting team approach.

•Ability to proactively anticipate and prioritize the needs of the guest.

•Energetic and professional approach to his/her craft. o Salary Range•$16,500 - $17,000 yearly •Front Office Manager [1] o Job Summary•Responsible for all front office functions and staff.

•Areas of responsibility include Bell Staff, Switchboard Operations, Guest Services/ Front Desk and Retail/Gift Shop, as applicable.

•As a department head, directs and works with managers and employees to successfully execute all front office operations, including guest arrival and departure procedures.

•Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. o Qualifications•Minimum of 2 years Front Desk leadership role experience.

•High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

•Proficient with PMS system.

•Able to handle cash and credit transactions.

•Computer literacy and financial management a must.

•Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. o Salary Range•$25,000 - $30,000 yearly •Guest Service Agent [2] o Job Summary•The main functions of the Guest Service Agent are to check guests into and out of the hotel, and operate the switchboard to ensure efficient communication within, to, and from the hotel.

•Maintain a welcoming attitude and welcome all service questions and requests.

•The Guest Services Agent is directly responsible for the prompt, efficient, and courteous check in and check out of guests, collecting monies for services rendered during a guest stay, routing all calls appropriately and politely, taking messages accurately, handling fax transmissions appropriately, and for meeting many other guest needs during their stay. o Qualifications•Minimum 1 year previous front desk experience in a full service hotel.

•High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

•Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

•Must have strong computer skills, epitome knowledge is a plus.

•Requires standing/walking throughout shift.

•Outgoing personality, with service oriented individual needed.

•Ability to multi-task. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Housekeeping Attendant [4] o Job Summary•Clean and maintain rooms/villas/public hotel areas according to established brand/ hotel guest service and sustainability standards. o Qualifications•Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

•Previous background from the hospitality industry preferred.

•Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

•Must be flexible in hours and days worked.

•Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

•Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas.

•Usage of cleaning chemicals. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Housekeeping Supervisor [1] o Job Summary•Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Housekeeping Manager to manage the daily operations of housekeeping & laundry department.

•Ensuring our hotel rooms/villas and facilities are kept in a clean and orderly condition in line with hotel the standard cleanliness and ensure guest satisfaction.

•Schedules and conducts monthly inventory of linen, supplies and equipment.

•Conducts orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.

•Conducts periodic training and retraining, as necessary, to implement new procedures and programs. o Qualifications•Minimum 1-2 years of housekeeping experience on a leadership role/similar capacity required.

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•Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

•Must be flexible in hours and days worked.

•Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

•Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas.

•Usage of cleaning chemicals. o Salary Range•$16,500 - $17,000 yearly •Laundry Attendant [1] o Job Summary•Works within the Housekeeping Management Team to assist Room Attendants on assigned floors or buildings by collecting dirty linens and transporting to the laundry area, delivering clean linens to Room Attendant carts, and retrieving trash throughout the hotel.

•Assist with the commercial laundry function and/or the cleaning of public area spaces, exterior entrances to the hotel, and parking lot.

•Will be assigned special projects as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager. o Qualifications•Previous housekeeping/Laundry experience preferred.

•Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.

•Must be flexible in hours and days worked.

•Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

•Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas.

•Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Pool & Beach Server [2] o Job Summary•The Pool & Beach Server will provide a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service at all times, following The Great House Resort Standards of Performance.

•The Pool & Beach Server is flexible to work in an open area (pool and beach area) and adapt to rotate within the different sub departments of the Food & Beverage Division or any other Department of the hotel as assigned. o Qualifications•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar nature or capacity is desirable.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.

•Knowledgeable and experienced in beverage service.

•Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.

•Excellent interpersonal skills. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Reservations Manager [1] o Job Summary•Manages all aspects of the department including, but not limited to operations, planning, budgeting, staffing and payroll in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.

•Ensures the smooth and efficient operations in the department through prompt, effective and proper reservations service to achieve maximum room revenue in order to meet or exceed the revenue target. o Responsibilities•Responsible for Hotel Reservations.

•Allocate daily tasks to reservations staff.

•Review reservation book daily.

•Review arrival report daily.

•Responsible for preparation of occupancy forecast.

•Responsible for training staff.

•Responsible for implementation of policies and procedures.

•Monitoring telephone manner and general performance of reservations staff daily.

•Ensure special handling of repeat guests and VIP guests.

•Supervising of group reservations.

•Responsible for work schedule.

•Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly environment at all times.

•Maintain cordial relations with commercial clients. o Salary Range•$25,000 – $30,000 yearly •Spa Manager [1] o Job Summary•The Spa Manager oversees all aspects of the department including interviewing and training staff, monitoring the facilities, coordinating daily schedules for Spa Services as well as managing staff performance.

•The Spa Manager creates a healthy environment, and aware of current market trends and is able to sell Spa Retail in a creative and successful manner.

•Manage and handle all inbound inquires diligently.

•Book appointments with a high degree of accuracy using spa reservation software.

•Manage esthetician calendars, ensuring proper coordination of appointments.

•Educate clients on spa services offered and different skin care products available.

•Opening and closing the spa, daily financial reports and cash reconciliation. o Qualifications•Minimum three years of experience with diversity of Spa on a similar capacity required.

•High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

•Proficient with PMS system.

•Computer literacy and financial management a must.

•Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. o Salary Range•$25,000 - $30,000 yearly •Spa Therapist [1] o Job Summary•To provide competent and satisfactory massages.

•To provide competent and satisfactory manicure, pedicure and facial treatments.

•To be responsible for all the laundry duties in the spa.

•To be responsible for the cleanliness of the changing rooms and general.

•To follow correct opening and closing procedures.

•To work together as part of a team with colleagues.

•To be aware of all services and product availability in the spa.

•To comply with all hotel policies and procedures.

•To comply with statutory requirements regarding the work place such as employment law, health and safety, hygiene, fire prevention etc. o Qualifications•3 years of experience in an Asian themed spa.

•Internationally qualified in massage, manicure and pedicure and facial treatments. o Salary•$16,500 yearly •Please submit applications to the Human Resources & Operations Manager, Keno Forbes: o Drop Off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales or Sailrock Resort, South Caicos o Fax: (312) 376-2056 o Email: HumanResources@SailrockResort.com •Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Board.

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World Ocean Day LEARN TO SWIM Initiative The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR), together with a number of partners celebrated World Oceans Day with a Learn to Swim Initiative and a beach clean-up.

The third annual ‘Learn to Swim’ initiative was again hosted by the DECR, who were assisted by the Turks & Caicos Swimming Federation and the Edward C. Gartland Youth Centre on Thursday 8 June 2017.

“To be a part of this year’s World Ocean’s Day is real privilege.

Members of the centre were able to take advantage of this great opportunity and had an amazing time whilst being educated on the importance of World Oceans Day. Huge thanks to Amy Avenant, DECR and TCI Swim Federation and all of the instructors for taking the time to do this program,” said Roxann WakeForbes, Director at the Youth Centre.

14 students took the opportunity to learn basic swimming skills to ensure that they can enjoy swimming in both the pool and the

sea.

Whilst, in the Nation’s Capital celebrated World Oceans Day by joining the DECR in giving back to the ocean through a beach and in-water clean-up. The DECR provided garbage bags and gloves while participants took to the beach and waters to ensure that no trash was left behind.

40 participants from the public and private organizations took to Governor’s beach area to assist the DECR staff in the clean-up, during which 109 garbage bags were filled and disposed of.

“It was really exciting to celebrate World Oceans Day and to see the overwhelming support from the public and local businesses. We SurfSide Ocean Academy and Beaches look forward to continuing these Resort, Blue Water Divers, Bohio Dive partnerships, in order to keep the Resort, Oasis Divers, Chukka, Papa Ocean and shoreline free of waste,” J Tours, the Department of Culture said Ethan Griesbach, Deputy and all individuals that participated, Director, DECR. for taking time out of their busy

The DECR would like to schedules to assist, and would also thank the volunteers from the TCI like to thank the swimmers for being Swimming Federation, including brave and enthusiastic to learn a new

skill!

If you, your school or organisation would like more information on how you can learn to swim, or why the ocean is in need of serious conservation, please contact Amy Avenant, at 338-4176 or environment@gov.tc.

Team TCI participated in the 1st Youth North America and Central American and the Caribbean Games (NACAC)

Team TCI participated in the 1st 12 category copped by 11 year old Tanesia Youth North America and Central American Gardiner in the 800 meters. Also earning and the Caribbean Games (NACAC) formerly ribbons by making the finals were: Sarah known as the Caribbean and Central Forbes in the Shot Putt; Lynn Antoine 800 American (CAC) Games that were held at the meters; Raheem Hall receiving 2 ribbons Hasley Crawford National Stadium in Port of in the Long Jump and the High Jump and Spain, Trinidad. Turks and Caicos were proud Tenisha Gardiner in the High Jump making to have sent some 8 primary School children, a total of 5 Ribbons. the maximum number of Athletes that can The TCAAA continue to make their attend from any country. Accompanying the mark in the world of Athletics as they strive Team were 2 Coaches (Male and Female), 2 to advance our Athletes by bringing out their officials and 4 Parents who went to cheer the fullest potential starting at the Grassroots Team. level.

Team TCI did an outstanding job returning with a silver medal in the 11- (Photo credit Gertrude Forbes)

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Sailrock Contracting Limited is seeking qualified individuals for the positions listed below: •Assistant Mechanic [1] o Job Summary•Assist in repairing and replacing plugs, fans, belts, transmissions, converters or maybe even entire engines.

•Ability to handle minor tasks on their own, such as replacing batteries, air filters and spark plugs, or changing tires and adding windshield wiper fluid.

•Assist other Mechanics with preventative maintenance program for all equipment •Assist with repairs as directed by project leadership members to all equipment and machinery.

•Perform repairs to mobile and stationary equipment.

•Perform minor welding as necessary.

•Change tires on all types of vehicles and equipment.

•Maintain an equipment maintenance report detailing equipment condition and repairs performed.

•Update maintenance records as required.

•Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment as directed.

•Support projects by evaluating equipment needs. o Qualifications•Must have mechanical aptitude and/or previous workshop experience.

•Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties related to the position. o Salary Range•$18,000 - $24,000 yearly

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to the position. o Salary Range•$24,000 - $36,000 yearly •Lead Plumber [1] o Job Summary•Capable of managing a jobsite and crew without immediate supervision.

•Capable of driving company vehicle.

•Ability to read jobsite blue prints and detailed list of work scopes.

•Ability to perform tasks as instructed in a safe manor.

•Ability to operate supplied hand tools and power equipment safely.

•Ability to continuously lift up to 125lbs throughout daily assignments.

•Ability to operate medium sized construction equipment, jack hammer, etc.

•Ability to safely work from heights using a ladder, scaffolding, lifts, etc.

•Ability to work abnormal hours when required with notice given for planning.

•Ability to work weekends when required with notice given for planning.

•Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

•Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.

•Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

•Receive and complete work orders.

•Select materials and hardware and make time and materials estimates.

•Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.

•Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.

•Work with building principles and supervisors to complete projects.

•Respond to emergency calls as needed. o Qualifications•Prior experience in supervising a team.

•Five years’ experience in installing underground plumbing works in preparation of site work and concrete.

•Ability to perform mechanic/plumbing rough-in, trim, and fixture installation.

•Ability to interpret drawings and schedules, organize materials, and assess installation sequence. o Salary Range•$24,000 - $30,000 yearly

•General Labourer [3] o Job Summary•Obtain parts and equipment for the supervising tradesmen.

•Plumber [1] •Assist plumber in cutting and threading of pipe. o Job Summary•Assist electricians in threading wires and installing electrical •Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, apparatuses. and fixtures of heating water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems •Assist engineer in the cleaning and packing of valves. according to specifications and plumbing codes.

•Perform routine maintenance and repair to equipment, fixtures •Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs and machinery. as indicated or according to work orders.

•Assist carpenter in routine repairs and construction.

•Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing •Assist painter in general painting duties. system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, o Qualificationswater softeners, etc.

•One year experience on a construction project site.

•Receive and complete work orders.

•Ability to assist multiple trades with delivery and handling of •Select materials and hardware and make time and materials materials, assisting with trade labor work, and construction site estimates. clean-up.

•Maintain accurate records on material and labor used. o Salary Range•Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.

•$18,000 - $20,000 yearly •Work with building principles and supervisors to complete projects.

•Respond to emergency calls as needed.

•Junior Mechanic [1] o Qualificationso Job Summary•Five years’ experience in installing underground plumbing works •Assist Head Mechanic with preventative maintenance program in preparation of site work and concrete. for all equipment.

•Ability to perform mechanic/plumbing rough-in, trim, and fixture •Assist with repairs as directed by project leadership members to installation. all equipment and machinery.

•Ability to interpret drawings and schedules, organize materials, •Perform repairs to mobile and stationary equipment. and assess installation sequence.

•Perform minor welding as necessary. o Salary Range•Change tires on all types of vehicles and equipment.

•$20,000 - $24,000 yearly •Maintain an equipment maintenance report detailing equipment condition and repairs performed.

•Please submit applications to the Human Resources & Operations •Update maintenance records as required.

Manager, Keno Forbes: •Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and o Drop Off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales or electrical equipment as directed.

Sailrock Resort, South Caicos •Support projects by evaluating equipment needs. o Fax: (312) 376-2056 o Qualificationso Email: HumanResources@SouthCaicos.com •Must have mechanical aptitude and/or previous workshop •Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of experience as a mechanic’s assistant. their application to the TCI Labour Board.

•Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties related

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New guys ready to take over U.S. men’s sprinting

The U.S. track and field nationals are always one of the eye-catching events of the athletics calendar but the meeting will offer even more this week as the Americans select their team for August’s world championships in London.

“I think this is going to be an ushering in of the new guys,” four-times Olympic sprint medallist Ato Boldon told Reuters.

Long the domain of Olympians Justin Gatlin, LaShawn Merritt and just a few others, U.S. men’s sprinting is about to undergo a major change Christian Coleman (left) and Justin Gatlin (right) compete during the menÕs 100m at the Thursday-Sunday meeting semifinals heats in the 2016 U.S. Olympic track and field team trials at Hayward Field in steamy Sacramento, California.

“There will be new guys record-breaking indoor season.

Rio medallist Tori Bowie is in the 400, the 200 and in the Kerley, 22, also has come having the kind of year that 100,” said Trinidadian Boldon, an into his own with the three fastest could produce double gold at the analyst for NBC television.

400 meters of the year, including Aug. 4-13 competition.

Both he and Track & a breakthrough 43.70 seconds.

Collegiate record holder Field News’ Dave Johnson say U.S. indoor champion Kyra Jefferson, 22, also is a 200 newcomers Christian Coleman Ronnie Baker, 23, is another meters contender.

(100), Noah Lyles (200) and Fred who could challenge the 35-year- America’s most decorated Kerley (400) are the men to beat old Gatlin for a spot in the 100 female sprinter, Allyson Felix, in heat set to top 109 degrees meters. will run both the 100 meters and Fahrenheit (42 Celsius).

Gatlin, the Olympic 200, her coach told Reuters.

“The U.S. has found its silver medallist who has been She has a wildcard to London next 100 meters star. And the hampered by injuries, must finish in the 400 meters as world good news, it has also found in the top three at the cut-throat champion - one of eight Americans its next 200 meters star,” said championships to make the U.S. guaranteed slots as Diamond Boldon of Coleman and Lyles. team for London.

League or world champions.

Sunday’s 200 meters He told Reuters he is still The United States final could be the race of the the man to beat. dominated in Rio and gold meet, Boldon said, as Coleman, “When it comes to trials medallists Matthew Centrowitz who is also running the 100, goes and nationals I usually step up (1,500), Kerron Clement (400m against Lyles, whose only event and am the dominant sprinter,” hurdles), Jeff Henderson (long will be the 200. he said. jump), Christian Taylor (triple

Coleman, 21, rocketed Merritt is assured jump), Ryan Crouser (shot put), to the year’s fastest 100 (9.82 a London berth in the 400 Dalilan Muhammad (women’s seconds) during the U.S. meters as the Diamond League 400m hurdles), Tianna Bartoletta collegiate championships and has champion. He is entered in the (women’s long jump), Michelle the second-fastest 200 (19.85).

200 at Sacramento.

Carter (women’s shot put) will be

Lyles, 19, ranks third- More stability exists in in Sacramento. fastest at 200 meters after a the women’s sprints as double

Bolt to race in Monaco prior to London swan song

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt will run the 100 meters at the Herculis EBS meeting in Monaco on July 21, two weeks before his final world championships appearance in London, organizers said on Wednesday.

The eight-time Olympic gold medalist, who

ran his final race in his home country earlier this month, last raced at the Louis II Stadium in 2011.

“Organizers of the Herculis EBS meeting have confirmed that Usain Bolt will compete at the IAAF Diamond League meeting on 21 July as part of his farewell tour,” the governing IAAF

said on its website. (www. iaaf.org)

The double sprint world record holder, who has also amassed 13 world championship medals, will make his final bow in August in the British capital, where he will only run the shorter sprint despite having a wildcard for the 200m.

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Ronaldo seeks Real Madrid exit after tax accusations

Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club and Spain after being accused of committing tax fraud in the country, a report in Portuguese sports daily A Bola said on Friday.

The newspaper said its story was based on a reliable source and that the 32-year-old fourtimes world player of the year had already made up his mind to ask the club for a transfer.

It said that Ronaldo was “deeply disenchanted” with the allegations against him.

Record, another sports daily, carried a similar story.

Ronaldo’s agents could not immediately be reached for comment.

Spanish prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against the player accusing him of defrauding tax authorities of 14.7 million euros ($16.5 million) by hiding his image rights income between 2011 and 2014. Ronaldo has denied any wrongdoing.

Real Madrid said on Thursday they were confident the Portuguese forward had acted legally. They could not immediately be reached on Friday to comment on the report.

Ronaldo led Real Madrid to their 12th European Cup earlier this month after scoring two goals in a 4-1 victory over Juventus in the Champions League final, becoming the tournament’s top scorer.

Ronaldo, Portugal’s all-time leading scorer, is the latest in a long line of soccer players in Spain -- among them Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Neymar -- to be caught up in cases over tax or transfers.

Ronaldo has completed eight seasons at Real Madrid since joining them from Manchester United in 2009 for a then world record fee of 96 million euros

During that time, they have won the Champions League three times and La Liga twice.

In November, he agreed to extend his contract until 2021.

He is currently at the Confederations Cup in Russia with the Portuguese national team where his team mate Andre Silva said that Ronaldo was motivated for the tournament.

“All I can say is that he is motivated, focused on the national team and encouraging us on to win the tournament,” he told a news conference in Kazan, where Portugal face Mexico on Sunday.

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