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HELEN GARLICK MAY RETIRE FROM SIPT CORRUPTION CASE

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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pecial Prosecutor Helen Garlick may soon retire from the ongoing high-profile corruption case in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to reliable sources.

The SUN understands that the 65-year-old Garlick has been unwell for quite some time and this is a major contributing factor to her imminent decision to retire.

Sources stressed, however, that even if Garlick retires, the case against former Premier Michael Misick and others will still continue.

When this newspaper contacted officials from the Special Investigations and Prosecution Team’s (SIPT) office in Providenciales, they declined to comment about Garlick’s possible retirement and directed queries to the office of Governor Dr. John Freeman.

Damian Wilson, the Governor’s recently-appointed Media & Civil Society Liaison said: “The Governor will issue an appropriate comment once he has seen the content of the article which will be published.”

Garlick has been noticeably absent since March 2017 when the trial resumed from a lengthy break.

The SUN understands that although Garlick has not been in court, she has been managing the case via email and other electronic means.

Last year, when The SUN published an article under the headline “Where is Special Prosecutor Helen Garlick”, SIPT responded by saying that the role of Special Prosecutor does not require Helen Garlick to be in court every day.

The SIPT response stated then: “ In this respect the role is equivalent to that of a Case

Civil Service Professional Development Fund continues to invest in Civil Servants

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ollowing on from its second year in existence a total of 28 programs, grants and scholarship was awarded through the Office of the Deputy Governor Professional Development Fund at a total cost of $239,392 in 2016/2017.

As a part of the Pay and Grading Review in 2015/2016 which

Controller or Assistant Director at the Serious Fraud Office, or of a senior lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Office in the United Kingdom. In an equivalent case in the United Kingdom the instructing prosecutor would not attend each and every day of the trial.”

The statement noted that the prosecution case is being presented by a team of barristers, lead by Andrew Mitchell QC, instructed by Ms Garlick and that all the evidence and case

established new pay structures and requirements for job across government, the Professional Development Fund was in addition to the programs offered by the in house Training Unit, developed to provide civil servants with: funding for full scholarships to the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College to pursue

Associate and Bachelor Degree programs; Grant funding for online or overseas certification programs and specialized on the job and secondment training both on island and elsewhere.

Pictured here are Deputy Governor Anya Williams and a group of civil servants in TCI.

papers are held electronically. prosecutor.

The SIPT added: “On every day “ Accordingly when she is not in the TCI, that court sits Mrs Garlick receives a live this results in a saving of public funds,” note of the evidence from junior counsel SIPT stated. and is able to follow the proceedings as Garlick was appointed as they take place. She is also available to Special Prosecutor to the Turks and the Case Team every day and speaks to Caicos Islands in August 2009, as a a senior officer and or counsel at least result of findings made by the Foreign once a day.”

Affairs Select Committee in 2008 . The

It was noted that Garlick has Special Investigation and Prosecution not been paid a retainer, and that she is Team (SIPT) became fully operational paid a daily rate for her work as special in March 2010.

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Jade Clarke Shortlisted as Regional Finalist in CTO’s Caribbean Primary School Writing Competition 2017

The nation’s Top GSAT Student, Jade Clarke of Precious Treasures International Academy, has been shortlisted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as one of three regional finalists in this year’s Caribbean Primary School Tourism Writing Competition.

The CTO’s Caribbean Primary School Tourism Writing Competition for 2017, the CTO Year of Adventure in the Caribbean, was launched by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board at the end of March.

Held in every CTO member country for children within two age groups – 8-10 years and 10-12 years, the competition sought to encourage both creative and formal writing submissions related to strengthening sustainable tourism development in the region.

The competition featured two distinct entry streams: the Formal Writing Stream included works that count as either essays or prose, while the Creative Writing Stream included works that count as poems or short stories. Participants were eligible to submit an entry for one stream only.

The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board submitted all five entries received from primary schools in Grand Turk and Providenciales.

Subsequently, CTO reviewed all the entries from its member countries and shortlisted Jade’s work as a regional finalist in the Formal Writing Stream for ages 10 – 12.

Other regional finalists in this stream include Gabriella Lewis of Atwell’s Educational Institute in Trinidad & Tobago, and Royel Pemberton of Seventh Day Adventist Primary

School in St. Kitts & Nevis.

“I am extremely proud that Jade has been named as one of CTO’s finalist in the Formal Writing Category and I must express thanks to the Primary Schools that participated in this Competition,” says Blythe Clare, Tourism Training Manager and Writing Competition Facilitator. “Special thanks to the teachers and parents who worked with the students and I look forward to their continued cooperation and support.”

CTO will determine the eventual winners based on the following criteria: knowledge of tourism, originality of ideas, expression of self, organization of thoughts, and grammar. Winners will be presented with a special Certificate of Recognition from the

Jade Clarke of Precious Treasures International Academy Caribbean Tourism Organization and honoured with an all expenses paid trip for them and a parental chaperone to attend and participate in special activities at a major CTO Conference in 2017.

Hotel & Tourism taxation ordinance amended

The Revenue Department within the Ministry of Finance would like to advise the general public that the House of Assembly has approved the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (Taxation) (Amendment) Ordinance 2017 (hereinafter “the Ordinance”).

The Ordinance which regulates the treatment of taxes on deposits for reservations for services and criteria for designation, comes into effect on 1st August, 2017.

The Ordinance amended and imposed the following provisions: •The imposition of a duty on proprietors to keep a record of deposits received for reservations

for services and also records in regards to cancellations; •The prohibition of proprietors for collecting tax on any deposits paid; •Where the tax was collected on reservations that were cancelled the proprietor must remit those monies to the Government; •The creation of an offence and penalties for the collection of any tax on deposits paid and for any failure to remit such tax collected by the proprietor to the Government; •The imposition of a duty on all restaurant owners to keep proper books and records; •The additional of a monthly or annual turnover to the criteria for

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•The imposition of a duty on restaurant owners to permit the Permanent Secretary, Finance to inspect all books and records for the purposes of designating the restaurant for the collection of the

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ABRAHAM & GALLIS GRAND TURK LTD. and its affiliated chain of signature brand stores trading as Ron Jon Surf Shop, Pirana Joe, Del Sol, Silver Sun and Splash Down, at the Grand Turk Cruise Center, South Beach Grand Turk, is accepting applications along with CVs/Resumes from interested and suitably qualified persons for the following positions: SALES SUPERVISORS and SALES PERSONS Requirements: •A sound educational background •A minimum of five years (Supervisors) and two years (Sales Clerks) general merchandising experience in a highly trusted or related field of employment or business •Proven and unblemished track record of employment •Positive and disciplined attitude and aptitude toward work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills •Trustworthy and reliable disposition •Must be willing and able to work 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.

•Clean criminal record •All candidates must be proficient in the English written and spoken word. Command of a second language will be a definite asset STOREKEEPER/LABOURER Requirements: •Handyman to assist with cleaning and maintenance •Ability to give general assistance to Sales Clerks on receiving and storage of merchandise •Proven and unblemished track record of employment •Positive and disciplined attitude and aptitude toward work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills •Trustworthy and reliable disposition •Must be willing and able to work 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.

•Clean criminal record •All candidates must be proficient in the English written and spoken word. Command of a second language will be a definite asset 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 Regional Manager at the following address:

Wage range $7.00 - $10.00 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please submit applications to: Human Resources Manager, Point Grace Management, P.O. Box 700, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5096; Fax (649) 946-5097; Email: humanresources@pointgrace.com.

Interested Belongers must submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Closing date for application is August 9th, 2017.

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Immigration clampdown in TCI

With immediate effect, all persons that have remained in the Turks and Caicos Islands on expired visas or permits are being given 14 days to voluntarily leave the country.

This was one of the tough measures announced by Hon. Sean Astwood, Minister of Border Control, Immigration and Employment, during a ministerial statement in the House of Assembly on July 26th 2017.

The minister said that failure to leave, will result in serious consequences.

“Any person found illegally residing and/or working here after August 15th will be charged, deported and added to the Immigration Stop List,” he said.

Astwood noted that in the seven short months that they have been in office, they have seen “an unprecedented rise in the level of threat from human smuggling that we have ever witnessed in this country’s history”.

“In January alone, Mr. Speaker we had four boat arrivals and during the month of June, Mr. Speaker, we were spared the arrival of nine! This has to stop and it must stop now. Nothing would give me more pleasure than to say that we are free of human smuggling; but in having it, I would have liked to be able to say that only foreigners are doing it; and

how much more those who visit and so, Mr. Speaker, if live among us, nor I was able to say will we allow them that only civilians to threaten our very are involved. But, existence.

Today Mr. Speaker, as we the proverbial line all know, we are has been drawn in not free of human the sand.” smuggling; and

He said any sadly, not only person, foreign foreigners, but or otherwise, Turks and Caicos found aiding or Islanders alike, harbouring illegal are involved; and migrants will be sadder still, it’s a arrested, charged belief that human and prosecuted smuggling has under the law, and penetrated the core all persons found of the very agencies guilty of such acts entrusted with the Hon Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier, who would have protection of our Minister of Border Control, Immigration and acquired status very own borders. Employment prior to then will be This cannot be at risk of losing said right, must not be status and those right and will not be accepted,” said who haven’t will nullify any possible Astwood, who is also Deputy Premier. qualification for same.

He added: “We will not sit idly Also, any company found by and become foreigners in our very employing illegal migrants will be own home, we will not allow persons charged under the law and we will engaged in human smuggling to erode be working with other Government the very fabric of our society and we agencies, like the Business Licensing will not, absolutely not, tolerate those authority for meaningful implications I trusted with protecting us engaging to operations for those found guilty of in practices that would circumvent such activity moving forward. our very mandate to protect and Any Officer or member of any preserve the lives of our people and Government Agency, and especially

Sea Spice Ltd “Seaspicetci” is looking for an EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER The selected candidate will be responsible for: ➢ Managing the company’s finances ➢ Preparing proposals and other correspondence ➢ Managing human resources ➢ Coordinating schedule, booking, preparation of charters and basic logistics ➢ Sales and marketing ➢ Guest Relations: Must have excellent communication skills ➢ Providing the Owners of the company with weekly screenshot report Must be proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Experience in boat/fishing charters, boat captain/mate, concierge services or graphic design, either is a plus Salary and benefits is commensurate with experience Please forward resume to jobs.seaspicetci@gmail.com on or before August 15th, 2017 with the caption EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER Sea Spice Ltd is looking for experienced Boat Captains and Mates The selected candidates will be responsible for:

those charged with the protection of our people and our borders found to be engaged in human smuggling will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Astwood also announced that from August 7th until further notice, there will be a cease on the processing of visas, work permits and other methods of entry for select nationalities while we take specific steps to clean up this nation and take our country back.

He added: “Some might call these actions rash, some might say these measures are harsh, but I say Mr. Speaker, my Ministry says Mr. Speaker, and this Government says Mr. Speaker, that these measures are all necessary for the preservation of our lives. We welcome people to live among us Mr. Speaker, we need people to work along with us Mr. Speaker, but if they truly want to live and work among us, Mr. Speaker, they will do so on our terms, as today marks the day that we cease to hide in the dark on theirs. I am calling on the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and those who are resident here of all hues to join with this government in this serious stand on this serious issue.

You voted for change, you demanded things change and Mr. Speaker change is here!”

➢ Boat Captain - the safe operation of vessels and must ensure that it is operated and crewed according to both company and legal guidelines and train and supervise his/her crew in their tasks, monitoring the performance ➢ Regular boat maintenance ➢ Fuel record keeping ➢ Guest Relations Turks and Caicos Islands Captain’s License is required Must be willing to work weekends and holidays ➢ Mate - second in command aboard the vessel and must be capable of assuming full command should the Captain become incapacitated. ➢ Upkeep of vessel’s external structure - cleaning ➢ Guest Relations: Must have excellent communication skills ➢ Concierge services to the Guest ➢ Preparation of charters and basic logistics Must be willing to work weekends and holidays Experience in boat/fishing charters, boat captain/mate, concierge services is a plus Salary and benefits commensurate with experience Please forward resume to jobs.seaspicetci@gmail.com on or before August 15th, 2017 with the caption BOAT CAPTAIN OR MATE

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Many positive things are happening in TCI, says Premier

Whilst many are delighting responsible for regulating the sector in engaging in negativity, a number only had 9 properties registered,” she of positive things are happening for noted. the Turks and Caicos Islands, says “In an effort to ensure Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright- compliance with our current tourist Robinson. accommodation legislation by

“My Government is committed businesses and business persons to continuing to keep its people informed currently operating in this sector, my through Town Hall Meetings, Press Government has granted approval for Releases, Press Conferences and social the Ministry of Finance to commence media. I am also pleased to announce official discussions with AirBnB with that over the next few weeks, we will the objective of establishing a MoU.” be making scheduled appearances on The Premier said the intent of Radio and TV networks,” she said in a the MoU would be to ensure that all ministerial statement in the House of TCI properties listed with AirBnB are Assembly on July 26th, 2017. complying with all laws regulating the

She said the Public tourist accommodation sector, eg the Consultation Policy was flagged as Business Licence Ordinance, the Hotel critical to ensure standards and and Tourism (Taxation) Ordinance and consistency. the Tourist Accommodation Ordinance.

This will aid all stakeholders This will also ensure that the standard in consultation processes.

The of our tourism product (brand TCI) is Refurbishment Policy in draft is aimed maintained. at standardising any concessions and She said the Government increasing transparency in the grants. also is engaged with CDB to receive She also noted that the Investment technical assistance to create a solid Policy Statement will capture the waste policy to address management of Government’s vision on investment in landfills, littering and indiscriminate TCI citing areas of priority, incentives dumping: Emphasis on management and improvements to creating an which will include fines and public enabling environment. education.

Premier Carthwright- Technical assistance is also Robinson also announced the beginning being sought to address sea defenses of talks and a possible signing of a and coastal protection in light of the MOU with Air BnB, which is a major impacting impact as a result of climate initiative taken by her government change.

The Government is also to capture loss revenue from vacation engaging CDB on a Transport Study rental properties. to aid with planning for road networks,

She stated: “Currently, ports and airports in TCI. the Turks and Caicos Islands are The Premier said that in experiencing a significant increase in 2015 TCIG underwent a review of the number of home owners entering the current Investment Policy. An the tourist accommodation business Investment Policy Working Group. via vacation villa/home rental.

The Working Group was These properties are booked online tasked with reviewing the current directly from the owners, property Investment Policy, with specific management companies or websites focus on Foreign Direct Investment that offer vacation villa/home rentals, (FDI) and its challenges in light of such AirBnB, VRBO (Vacation Rental the Government’s goal of achieving

by Onwer), HomeAway etc. My “Inclusive Economic Growth’.

Government recognizes the potential The Working Group reviewed of this industry as a tremendous the policy and further developed some business opportunity for our local key questions to aid the policy makers business persons, however, as we take in their consideration of a revised steps to ensure the development and policy. sustainable growth of this sector, we It was found that the main must ensure that it is managed in a challenges were: well regulated environment/manner to the benefit of the business community •Encouragement of Development and Government.”

Order being interpreted ‘too

The Premier said she believed narrowly’ as if only pertaining to the area of Air BnB is a critical area ‘Bricks & Mortar’ projects, despite which like VRBOs must be regulated this not being explicit in the policy for several reasons.

•Incentives focused primarily on

“TCI has developed itself as a Customs duties - other incentives high end destination, we must be able needed to be considered to ensure that the rental properties •Review the Investment model – are of that such that is commensurate the traditional approach of giving with my brand. Therefore Tourism is incentives to Invest and then reworking to complete all the inspection couping through Tax is limited in guidelines to support strict compliance TCI as no direct taxation. with standards set. We must also be •Vetting of investors – there was a mindful of the vulnerability of persons need to build capacity of Invest renting in homes in highly bushed or TCI and Ministry of Finance for secluded areas. Once registered with there should be a robust 4 factor proper addresses, security concerns test, namely (i) Is the project can be addressed,” she added. ethical/legal, (ii) Does the investor

“This must be a priority for the have relevant experience to ensure Ministry of Finance as a recent review success, (iii) Does the investor of the websites offering property have a team that can deliver to listings for the island of Grand Turk completion and (iv) demonstration (alone) indicated that there are that ensures the investors are approximately 26 properties offered, serious. however in comparison, the Revenue Control Unit, the department that is The Working Group reviewed

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson. the policy and further developed some of Stakeholders drawn from across key questions to aid the policy makers different sectors. Along with the in their consideration of a revised White paper several key questions policy. were developed for discussion under

Following the discussions 4 Session headings. The intent was on this the Consultant developed a to stimulate Stakeholders thinking White Paper and recommended an concerning the Investment climate Inclusive approach to consultation, overall.

These questions were i.e. a Stakeholder Consultation. circulated prior to the stakeholder The Consultation was a one day consultation meeting and discussed consultation was carried out on during the Stakeholder engagement: May 16th, 2017 with a mixed group

WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD

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

Resort/General Manager The General Manager shall manage the daily hotel operations to achieve planned goals for operational integrity as measured by revenue, house profit, and RevPAR index while maintaining standards for guest satisfaction, quality assurance and asset protection. The General Manager will demonstrate leadership and professional image to associates, guests, sales, accounts, local community representatives, vendors and competitors.

The General Manager is directly responsible for the success of the housekeeping department, front office and food and beverage departments of the property. A hands-on approach is necessary to effectively manage the quality of customer service and guest suite cleanliness.

Job Requirements: •A Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or Business is a plus. Equivalent experience is acceptable.

•2-5 years as an Assistant General Manager or other hotel management role.

•Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and hotel management systems, preferably Visual One. •Must have effective oral and written communication skills and must be able to work a flexible work schedule Salary: $90,000.00 – 93,000.00 per annum, commensurate with skill and experience, with Bonus Plan and accommodations Please Submit Applications to: hr@wihl.com A copy should also be submitted to the TCI Labour Department.

Submissions to be no later than July 31st 2017 Belongers need only apply.

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Gaming sector will be overhauled, says Minister of Tourism

Minister of Tourism Hon. for cabinet’s review and endorsement.

Ralph Higgs said his Ministry and “It is envisaged that the proposed the Gaming Inspectorate are working amendments will see the expansion with the AG’s chambers to finalize the of existing protected areas; place gaming bill in short order. new areas under protection and re Giving a ministerial designate some current protected statement in the House of Assembly areas. The Ministry would like to on July 26th, 2017, Hon. Higgs said assure this Honorable House, that in the new Bill will see a complete every circumstance, due consideration overhaul of the gaming sector. One would be given to establish balance of the key amendments in the draft between the environment and bill is the establishment of a gaming commerce,” he added. commission. This body will serve as a Hon. Higgs stated that regulatory and enforcement agency. subsequent to the successful

“The Ministry has had broad apprehension of M/V Captain consultation with stakeholders Blaze, we were able to make several new Bill and have sought input amendments to the Fisheries from international gaming agencies Protection Regulations to allow for to ensure that the TCI is in full seized products caught by spear guns compliance with all its international (which is illegal in the TCI) to be sold obligations as it relates to Gaming. to help mitigate the costs associated The required processes to get the with the capture of poachers. bill to the House for passage will “Before this, these products commence shortly,” he added. would have been dumped. I am also

In relation to the proposed pleased to advise that a revision National Parks Amendments, he said to the said regulation was made to Minister of Tourism Ralph Higgs the public consultation on the national allow the DECR to donate illegally parks order has been concluded. The caught marine product to charitable The Tourism Minister said Ministry and the DECR are currently organizations and senior citizens there is an urgent need to regulate compiling and reviewing the data throughout the length and breadth VRBO, AIR B&B, Flip Cay and similar received. The findings from this public of our country. Mr. Speaker, I would organizations conducting business consultation process will help to guide like to assure this Honorable House across our islands. the decision making as it relates to that we will continue to review and He stated: “The proposed the proposed Parks Amendments. update our Fishing Regulations, for policies and regulations are intended Following which, the prerequisite the protection of our reefs and oceans,” to level the playing field for all paper will be drafted and submitted he added. accommodation providers,

secure entry opportunities for local businesses which may seek to enter into this segment of the hospitality sector. The Policy and regulation are also designed to protect Government revenue and establish enforceable Quality Assurance Standards across all spectrums of available accommodations in the islands.”

WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD

Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House Director of Activities and Entertainment Role and Responsibilities •Direct the management of the daily operations of the Entertainment Department. Responsibilities include: •Manage the Stage Shows, Characters and Technical Services, to include goal setting, regular one-on-one meetings, professional development, and annual performance reviews.

•Lead the budgeting process for labor and for show production, including costumes, scenic, props, etc.

•Ensure that departmental policies are regularly reviewed and updated as needed, and that these policies are being followed.

•Lead the Entertainment team through the process, including gathering, understanding, and communicating the feedback of all concerned parties on concepts, script writing, the creation of production timelines, costumes, scenery, and choreography.

•Set all show schedule dates and performance times in accordance with data regarding audience demand, traffic flow within the resorts, the operational needs of each production, and the need to provide entertainment throughout the course of each operating day.

•Regularly attend and evaluate show performances to ensure that quality and guest satisfaction is being maintained.

•Collaborate with the General Managers to determine the strategic direction for the WHML Entertainment Department, including developing new entertainment and special event offerings.

•Work with colleagues in the Marketing Department to conduct audience research activities with current and potential guests, and use the findings to evaluate current WHML Entertainment offerings and identify potential future new products.

•Create new initiatives for the WHML Characters that will elevate their exposure and availability to our guests. Utilize divisional and departmental strategic plans to identify upcoming opportunities, conduct market research, to benchmark character entertainment and identify gaps and opportunities within our own offerings.

•Gather all price quotes for construction, costumes, labor, and other

related expenses for any potential new character experiences.

•Effectively communicate all new character initiatives to departmental employees.

•Provide operational support including but not limited to: working opening and closing rounds on duty for the Entertainment Department. serve on divisional and corporate committees as assigned.

Position requirements: •Ten (10) or more years’ previous experience in Entertainment, theatre production and resort activities in a senior leadership role •University or college degree, minimum associates degree related to field or its equivalent in experience •Certificates or diplomas in Production, Dance Theatre and Choreography • Strong background in All-inclusive hospitality environment •Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required •Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities •Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and can perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when need.

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

•Ability to lead and work cohesively as part of a team •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays Compensation Range for these positions above will be $30,000 - $42,000 per annum and entry point will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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

Submissions to be no later than July 31st 2017 Belongers need only apply.

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LOCAL NEWS

Statement from Premier Hon. Sharlene Report highlights Cartwright-Robinson on crime in the Turks the transformation of Clement and Caicos Islands

Howell High School

An institution with a great with the responsibility of increasing The Government made a brand will attract strong students and discipline at the school, improve significant commitment to upgrade and committed teachers. academic performance, improve in improve the learning environment of

This is the intention of the new extra-curriculum activities, such as the Clement Howell High School with Clement Howell High School, says the sports and performing arts (music an investment in the sum of $0.94M Director of Education. club), with a view to improving the during the financial year 2016/17 and a

“The school now has a culture school’s academic and non-academic further $2.06M in 2017/18. driven by passion, loyalty, input performance, changing its image and the

The Minister of Education and support which are critical to its public perception. The school focused Youth Sports and Library Services, development,” he said. on three different areas to begin the Hon. Karen Malcolm stated; “The

The Ministry of Education change process: a thematic approach, Government has invested a lot of received a report from the Director discipline and academics. The school money into the rebranding of this of Education on the progress made in currently serves 564 students with a institution and realized that a transforming the Clement Howell High teaching staff of 62 teachers. rebranding effort will only succeed if School “to become a school of excellence.”

The new approach saw a culture the product itself changes. As minister

Over the past six years, the shift where everyone, particularly the with responsibility for the education of school has experienced its share of students, were made to understand our young leaders, I am excited by this challenges and some of these have the role they played in the re-imaging report, the product and culture of the resulted in the school being portrayed effort as ambassadors of the school by new Clement Howell High School has negatively in the public arena. being conscious of their portrayal of changed. A new brand and a fresh start

The Clement Howell High the school ethos outside the walls of with no negative baggage. The high School was the fastest growing the school. School Discipline improved school is now a strong brand that will public high school for a number of tremendously, for example, in 2014- attract students and teachers alike, years registering a total of 1,064 2015 there were 21 school gang-related and live up to the promise of becoming students. The expansion of the student violent outbreaks, whereas in 2016- a school of excellence with Christian population coupled with decreasing 17, the school experienced 6 minor values. The Government is committed budgetary allocation placed a strain on squabbles. to upgrading all Schools throughout the infrastructure of the school and also

Improving the academic the Turks and Caicos Islands, by strong saw an increase in school “gang-type” performance of students served by leadership and providing the necessary violence manifested at the school. the CHHS was a major plank of the infrastructure upgrades and resources

During the last two years, re-branding process. Performance in the Principals and Teachers need to get under new leadership at the School, external examination has shown an the job done.”

Clement Howell High School was tasked increase from 71% to 76%.

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Career Opportunities CIBC FirstCaribbean is a major Caribbean bank offering a full range of market-leading financial services in Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Credit Cards, Treasury Sales and Trading, and Investment Banking. We are the largest, regionally-listed bank in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean. The bank has over 2,900 staff; 66 branches, 22 banking centres, and offices in 17 regional markets. We are looking to fill the following position: Country Manager’s Assistant The Country Manager’s Assistant will be responsible for a variety of complex tasks assigned by the Country Manager and will also provide confidential and administrative support to the Country Manager.

Key Accountabilities and Major Tasks • Obtains independent data from industry associations, competitor institutions (banks) and business performance reports; presents to Country Manager/leadership team.

• Performs analysis of department performance reports (monthly error logs, Post Episodic Surveys (PES), customer complaints, etc.); • Tracks and vets scorecards/deals in the pipeline; completes template • Together with Country Manager, inputs data/maintains Customer Relationship Management templates. Performs analysis; presents to Country Manager • Sets up and maintains a visit regime of all Country Manager’s customers and key business influencers • Undertakes reviews of correspondences issued by Govt. agencies, regulator etc., summarises and presents to the Country Manager • Prepares correspondence, minutes, reports, organising meetings (general staff, departments), drafting memos/letters, scheduling performance

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• Receives and screens information, visitors and phone calls • Receives change management correspondence; analyses content; summarises key points, presents recommendations to the Country Manager Experience and Knowledge Required • 3 years in an administrative or similar position; proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPointPublisher, Excel etc.); • Experience dealing with executive level personnel internally and externally; experience in working unsupervised; • Some knowledge of business analysis, modeling and business case development; knowledge of operational risk management policies, compliance and fraud prevention controls.

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To apply for this position, visit https://www.cibc.com/fcib/about-us/careers.html. Alternatively, kindly email to Bianca.O'Neil@cibcfcib.com or call at (649) 941-1619. Applications with detailed resumes should be submitted no later than August 4th, 2017. CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Premier Robinson updates on Salt Cay airport

Since the suspension of Caicos Express flights into Salt Cay Airport, the Airports Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority have been working to address the outstanding issues in an effort to resume flights into Salt Cay, said Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson.

In a press statement, she said the Civil Aviation has requested a risk assessment and the Government has facilitated the urgent treatment of contracting these services under the Procurement Ordinance.

The contracted Company has completed the risk assessment and has

presented a preliminary draft Report which has been reviewed and assessed internally by the Airports Authority.

A final Report (expected this week) would be shared and submitted to Civil Aviation Authority.

“Notwithstanding this, the Airports Authority has, working with Civil Aviation, put in place mitigating solutions to facilitate the possible lifting of the restriction placed on Caicos Express schedule flights,” the Premier said.

“Further assessments are being carried out today in Salt Cay by the Airports Authority’s Executive

Aerodrome and Engineering and Maintenance Managers ahead of the final Report and the inspections by the Civil Aviation Authority. It is important to note that these works have not yet been costed and engineers will have to prepare the scope of works to be carried out. Once the cost is determined, steps will be made to secure a contractor to carry out the works,” the Premier added.

She said her Government wishes to assure the residents of Salt Cay that it recognizes the inconvenience to the people of Salt Cay and the Ministry of Infrastructure has

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson been asked to make arrangements to increase the days for ferry services to the Island.

“My Government is committed to seeing these critical works completed, resuming flights to Salt Cay and to bringing relief to the traveling public of Salt Cay,” she added.

Three arrested for corruption in police records

The command team of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are aware of numerous complaints in relation to obtaining Police records from the office at Police Headquarters on the Old Airport Road, Providenciales.

Following an internal investigation there is a prima facie evidence of corrupt practices.

Early this afternoon three (3) staff members were arrested and their homes searched under appropriate warrants.

Police spokesman Kevin Clarke said as a consequence of this police action, the Police Records Office has been immediately closed to allow a comprehensive collection of evidence and it will remain closed

until at least Monday 31st July 2017.

“We are aware that there will be some members of the public who require to obtain an urgent Police record and persons who genuinely require an urgent record should attend at Police Headquarters between 9am and 12pm on Thursday 27th and Friday

28th July where every effort will be made to facilitate requests,” Clarke said.

“We understand this will cause disruption but ask that only genuine urgent requests are made at this time until we put in place alternative arrangements. A further media statement will be made as soon as regular service is in place.”

VACANCY NOTICE Turks and Caicos Island National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) Providenciales Position Title: Chief Executive Officer, NHIB Reports To: Minister of NHIB and Board of Directors Job Summary: The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) and, has system wide responsibility for the effective and efficient administration and day-to-day management and administration of the of NHIB in accordance with the National Health Insurance Ordinance and Regulations. Providing supervision to other professional and clerical staff. The CEO is expected to generate satisfactory results when the qualitative and quantitative output of the staff is at a high level, the expenditure of the NHIB is within the limits of the budget, and the services of the NHIP are provided to the Government and the beneficiaries in a timely and value for money basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities required to be performed effectively and efficiently:

•Monitoring and administering the Plan; •Monitoring and administering the Fund; •Monitoring the collection of contributions under the NHIB Ordinance; •Advise the Minister on the policies relating to the health care needs of the beneficiaries •Advise the Minister on the policies and directions concerning the use of monies of the Fund; •Establish a quality assurance programme for the functioning of the Plan through monitoring of the health care service being provided to the beneficiaries; •Supervise and control expenditure from the Fund; •Financial and operational matters; •Developing administrative and human resources development manuals for approval by the Board; •Preparing regular financial and operational reports for the Board; •The administration and control of the staff of the Board; •Accounting for all monies collected, paid or invested under the Ordinance; •Contracting health service providers for the purposes of the objects of the NHIP; •Ensuring compliance by contracted health service providers with the quality standards as may be prescribed by the Minister from time to

time; •Make disbursements from the Fund; and •Perform such functions as are for the time being conferred on him or her by Virtue of the Ordinance or any other law or any Regulations and as the Board or the Minister may from time to time assign.

Qualifications and Experience: •A Master’s Degree in Health Administration/Health Financing/Health Insurance/Finance or a related field; •A minimum of ten (10) years’ on the job experience in a senior management position in insurance or health related field to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the role; •Certification in the Accounting/Finance field (such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or CGMA would be an asset).

Salary and Allowances: Salary is in the range of US$115,000.00 to $130,380.00 negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional.

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

Applications can be had delivered to the National Health Insurance Office addressed to: Chairman NHIB, subject line should read “Chief Executive Officer Position” Alternatively, applications can be emailed to rawilliams@gov.tc . The subject line in the email should read “Chief Executive Officer Position”.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Deadline Date for Applications: The deadline date for applications is Tuesday, August 8, 2017 by 5:00pm Full Job Description can be found on The National Health Insurance Board website: www.tcinhip.tc

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Waterloo Investment Holding Limited hosts Managers Training

By Todeline Defralien

Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited (“Waterloo”) an international company with significant investments in the Caribbean and Latin America held its Managers training to help improve better customer services to their guests.

Thirty-two managers and staff participated in this training event which commenced on Tuesday July 25th with special guest trainer Gregg leaders and some are newer and some Ketter who trains in customer service, are more seasoned and we are kind of sales and management training blending in that information so that it throughout major resorts and luxury applies to everybody; but it is all about hotels in the Caribbean, British West the employees. We make the employees Indies and Virgin Islands. the rock stars. They are the superstars.

In an interview on Thursday We want them to be developed. We July 27th at the Blue Haven Resort, want them to not just be doing the Gregg Ketter said, “ I have been doing same thing two to three years later, this for over fourteen years and I love but to be able to move up and be able it and the Turks and Caicos is where to be a team leader, a supervisor, a I started. In 2001 my first Caribbean manager or even an executive. I even experience of Training was at Beaches tell my managers your number one and then I went over to Parrot Cay and job is to develop people and let them the next thing you know I’m in Grand know that you want them to start Turk and I’ve trained a lot of Resorts here and rise up to be an integral and luxury hotels and restaurants. I part of what’s going on here and this really focus on hospitality, customer company. They’re all about growing service, developing Managers, critical and developing their people which is management skills training and also why they brought me in.” do a little motivating at the same time.”

Ketter said that on the

Ketter expressed his stay first day of training they focused on in the Turks and Caicos Islands as accountability, defined accountability, excellent and he is happy to be here. roles and goals and how they have to be

He added: “My stay here is accountable to people and themselves excellent, especially the folks here at as a management team.

Waterloo they treat me really well and “We also focused on leadership they have a lot of talented managers, and we talked about stimulus versus

response. We talked about emotional intelligence and how to control our emotions especially when we’re in intense situations. The hospitality industry is very intense and its ongoing it’s all about arrivals and departures and you cannot just let that go by without infusing energy and motivation, because when the guests come in they expect not just to see the beautiful beaches, but they expect the people to be on point and provide excellent customer service.”

He said the leader at WIHL are making sure that the people that report to them treat the guests with the kind of consideration that they need, so that they want to come back again to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“We focused on communication with a heavy emphasis of listening skills and there is a big difference between listening and hearing, and so we know with listening then productivity goes up. Good listening inspires smart thoughts, smart actions and allows people to work smarter and not harder.

It builds relationships between the

managers and the subordinates and even amongst each other. This isn’t just about work stuff. We combine personal growth and professional development together because now a days with all the information that is accessed to everybody through Twitter and Facebook you can’t separate it.

Everybody brings a little home to work and a little work to home,” Ketter explained.

Gloria Thomas, general manager of The Alexandra Resort added, “The training has been amazing. The energy in the room, the participation of all the staff members and managers has been incredible, but what I’ve really enjoyed is being together as a team/group.

Unfortunately, sometimes we work such long hours it’s very hard to see each other and to really get trained with each other, so being together in a training like this has really made us feel like we’re more together as a team.

What I have gained and I wanted to really gain from this was really being able to understand our team members better. One of the things that come up a lot is that we have so many different cultures in our organization that at times we tend to forget the background of each team member and we assume that they know things because we know it not just because we’re managers but any level. We need to start learning how to listen more and really pay attention to the differences and the cultures so we’re able to get along better.”

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Miss Eliza Basden celebrates 104th birthday

The milestone achieved by Miss Eliza Basden is one that will not be achieved by many.

The Soroptimist International of South Caicos and other members of the community of South Caicos celebrated the birthday of the oldest living Turks and Caicos Islander in the person of Miss Eliza’s Basden, who turned 104 on Thursday July 27, 2017.

This auspicious occasion saw ‘Ma Lyla’ (as she is so fondly called)

being showered with gifts from the Premier Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson to different business places, individuals and well wishers.

Miss Basden expressed her heartfelt gratitude to God and to her Soroptimist sisters for honoring her and for making her feel extra special on this another year that God has blessed her with. She also pronounced blessings, prosperity and long life on the well wishers who celebrated with her.

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FLOW TCI country manager makes history at the Caribbean’s leading ICT conference in Punta Cana

Last Wednesday saw a vibrant and far reaching conversation on Women in ICT, this as the 33rd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition continued at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana Dominican Republic.

The panel entertained questions from the audience and as such was able to address a wide range of issues. The panel included: Karen Bevans, Director, Belize Tourism Bureau; Janice Sutherland, CEO, Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat, Digicel; Delleriece Hall, Country Manager, FLOW - Turks and Caicos; Anuskha Sonia, CEO, Spang Makandra; and was chaired by the Secretary General of CANTO - Teresa Wankin.

Karen Bevans led the panel with a presentation which looked at the relevance and functionality of ICTs to everyday life as they improve business performance - productivity, profitability; access to services from any location, allow real-time communication, and provide more opportunities for everyone, especially for girls/women. She noted this against the background that ICT was still very male dominated.

Ms. Bevans used her presentation to highlight practical examples in Belize of the positive effects of ICTs in Belize in creating opportunities for women inclusive of tourism, trade, entrepreneurship and

online services. She cautioned that the use of ICT can also have negative impacts and that young girls should be careful of what they upload as it can make them vulnerable. In concluding, she stated that: “Women in ICT are still battling gender inequality”.

Delleriece Hall made the timely and potent statement that “Once you put your mind to it, go for it. Sky is the limit! I didn’t have a background in engineering despite managing others who did. We’re all super stars in the Turks and Caicos. I’m the first female CEO of T&C and CWC is 120 years old in T&C.”

Anuskha Sonai also offered words of wisdom stating “It’s not automatic. You have to speak up for the roles you want in the organization.

Support of my family was integral in my nontraditional choice”.

Questions which engaged the forum included what are the top three qualities that made you right for the CEO role? Do you see women at the fore of Caribbean ICT or a long way still? Women leading with empathy is seen as chaotic. Thoughts? And Female mentorship is lacking. What are you prepared to do about it? To the last question, the Secretary General excitedly responded: “This forum speaks for itself. Next year expect to see tangible evidence of what we’ve seen here.”

Minister Catherine Hughes, Minister of Public Telecommunications

From Left K. Bevans, J. Sutherland, Hon. C. Hughes, T. Wankin, A.Sonai, Delleriece Hall with responsibility for Tourism, Guyana who was in the audience, delivered a vote of thanks to the panel.

She underscored the importance of mentorship: “Within CANTO structure, we should create a program to encourage more women to participate in all year round. We are graduating more women in our universities yet women are not being prepared to sit at the table. I compliment all the men that are of great support to their women.”

Hall is the first local female Country Manager in the company’s 119 years of operation and the first local female in the TCI to speak at this level at the Caribbean’s leading ICT Conference.

Hall was supported by her husband, Mr. Lynden Hall, who she highlighted in her presentation as her biggest supporter throughout her career.

Also, in attendance were Kevin Carmichael, Finance Lead, FLOW TC, Audley Gibbs, Network

Operations Lead, FLOW TC, Minister of Communications, Hon. Vaden D. Williams, PS of Border Control & Labor, Mrs. Clara Gardiner, and members of the Turks and Caicos Telecommunications Commission.

CANTO is the Caribbean’s premier telecommunications event for industry professionals, academics and regional governments. The Conference ran from the 16th -19th July, 2017.

CANTO is recognized as the leading trade association of the ICT sector for shaping information and communication in the Caribbean.

Founded in 1985 as a non-profit association of 8 telephone operating companies, CANTO has now grown to over 125 members in more than 35 countries. A Board of Directors appointed by the membership directs policy of the Association. This strategy is executed by the staff of a permanent Secretariat based in Trinidad and Tobago

Applications are invited for teaching positions

Preschool Teachers RESPONSIBILITIES The Preschool Teachers will be responsible for teaching the Abeka program to young children.

DUTIES Design educational programs for students based on their needs.

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

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

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PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. Provo Water Company Ltd is seeking suitable applicants to fill the following positions.

POSITION: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER QUALIFICATION: 1.Must be a graduate of Civil or Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of continuous professional work experience under the same capacity.

2.Must have at least 2 year minimum experience in water line maintenance under a water utility company setting.

3.Knowledgeable on the principles of hydraulic engineering related to water supply and water distribution.

4.Well verse on engineering mathematics and economics.

5.Familiar with Construction methods, materials and equipment.

6.Knows how to apply the principles and methods of statistical analysis.

7.Must be computer literate.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Preventive Maintenance Engineer plays a vital role in keeping the integrity and efficiency of PWC’s water distribution system. Application of scientific and methodological process in dealing with the existing line problem is the main concentration while subduing the new ones in occurrence before becoming PWC’s major concern.

The responsibilities and tasks of the Preventive Maintenance Engineer may vary from role to role depending on the call of the situation. Under the technical setting, one must be flexible and must engage in multi-tasking to ensure immediate application of required corrective actions. Following is the PM Engineer’s job description which includes: •Applying knowledge of civil engineering under the preventive maintenance setting of a water distribution system which includes pipeline positioning, hydraulic analysis, structural design and control systems.

•Development of preventive maintenance database, including data input, monitors, audits and maintains the accuracy of the PM data base system at all times.

•Designing preventive maintenance strategies, procedures and application methods; •Planning and scheduling planned and unplanned maintenance work; •Carrying out quality inspections on the main distribution system and formulate technical recommendation for system’s enhancement; •Diagnosing breakdown problems in the distribution line and provide technical assistance for the application of corrective action; •Anticipating technical problems and developing solutions for recommendation at an early stage; •Arranging procurement requisition of needed fixtures, fittings or components for a specialized problem in the water main; •Communicates with preventive maintenance program vendor’s technical support staff regarding software upgrades, needed program modifications, and technical issues; •Maintaining infrastructure master plan and mapping database of all accomplished preventive maintenance task; •Oversees data input in CMMS and Asset Management software; •Provides technical and administrative support to engineering works and field operations as required; •Assists in the integration of maintenance software with GIS, GPS, CMMS, AutoCAD, Hydraulic Modeling Software, financial inventory and utility billing/ customer databases; •Develops, produces and assists in generating regular and special preventive maintenance system reports; •Researches, gathers data, analyzes and documents PWC’s needs to automate current processes in addressing problem areas and improve existing workflow within preventive maintenance system; •Provides technical assistance in the operation, configuration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of preventive maintenance program; •Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for preventive maintenance task; •Directs implementation and procedural modifications in the preventive maintenance function; •Formulates and coordinates the implementation of Provo Water’s asset management plan; •Prepares monthly Preventive Maintenance report and maintains records and documents in accordance with PWC policy.

Salary Range: US$ 36, 000 – 48, 000 per annum All applications (inclusive of cover letter, CV & copies of qualifications) must be submitted by July 28th, 2017 to: Managing Director Provo Water Company Limited Grace Bay Road, PO Box 39 Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands provowater@tciway.tc Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

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Vaginal yeast infections

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

At least 3 out of 4 women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives and most women get it more than once. Though seen in a few men, yeast infection is a condition that tends to affect women in their reproductive years and is not reserved for only the sexually active. Though it can’t be completely avoided by someone who is prone to developing them, an understanding of the conditions and ways to avert recurrences can be life altering for some.

What causes yeast infections?

Vaginal yeast infections, also known as candidiasis, are a common female condition. A healthy vagina has bacteria and some yeast cells. But when the balance of bacteria, lactobacillus in particular, and yeast changes, the yeast cells can multiply. Vaginal yeast infections aren’t considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Sexual contact can spread it, but women who aren’t sexually active can also get them.

Once you get a yeast infection, you’re also more likely to get another one.

Several factors can cause a yeast infection or increase your likelihood of developing one. These include: •antibiotics (they lower the amount of Lactobacillus, or good bacteria, in

the vagina) •pregnancy •uncontrolled diabetes •weakened immune system •poor eating habits, including a lot of sugary foods •hormonal imbalance near your menstrual cycle or being on a hormonal such as the oral contraceptive pill.

What are the symptoms?

Vaginal yeast infections have a common set of symptoms, such as vaginal itching, swelling around the vagina, burning during urination or sex, pain during sex, redness and rash.

A whitish gray and clumpy vaginal discharge is typically seen with some people describing this discharge as looking like cottage cheese. Sometimes, especially if mixed with a bacterium, the discharge may also be watery.

How is it treated?

Not all yeast infections are treated in the same way so your doctor will suggest a treatment that’s best for you. Treatments are generally determined based on the severity of your symptoms and how often you get the infections. They range from creams and pessaries, some of which can be gotten without a prescription, to oral medications. The medication your doctor choses and the length of time you are treated for can vary. In persons who have recurrent or recalcitrant yeast infections, your physician may opt to prescribe oral medications that you take at intervals to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence.

How is it diagnosed?

Yeast infections are usually simple to diagnose. Your doctor will ask about your medical history to understand what your signs and symptoms have been. Of course, a pelvic examination is usually done to ascertain signs of the abnormal discharge and associated irritation to the genitalia or surrounding skin.

Although the diagnosis is usually pretty straightforward, your doctor may want to swab the area and sent

OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: July 10, 2017 POSITION: Houseman

it to the lab if she believes you have a bacterial infection along with yeast, if she is suspicious of a sexually transmitted infection, or if you keep on getting recurrent infections.

START DATE: ASAP

Job Responsibilities: A houseman’s primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture. You’ll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don’t end with guest rooms, however, because you’re responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person.

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 - $6.50 per hour DATE OPEN: July 10, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Guest Services Supervisor Responsibilities: •Greets guest and processes resort orientation and in-room registration •Keeps current on resort accommodations, services and area attractions •Responds to guest inquiries for information •Arranges for services requested by the guest by working with other departments as appropriate •Stays current with developments in the resort by reviewing and updating the communication log •Maximizes revenue and cash flow by promoting resort services, amenities, food & beverage outlets and services •Makes reservations accordance with resort’s yield management practices •Processes guest credit at check-in in accordance with resort policy •Identifies and records special billing instructions and notifies Accounting •Obtains appropriate approvals and signatures •Follows resort policy on posting and cash banks •Creates a Grace Bay Club experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of: o Ownership - Takes personal responsibility and shows initiative in work planning and problem-solving. o Personalized Service - Shows personal attention to guests’ unique needs, interests and expectations. o Expertise - Keeps informed and demonstrates job knowledge, following all job and service standards. o Natural Approach - Provides genuine service through actions that display self-confidence, grace and courtesy to guests and colleagues.

Natural and alternative treatments

Dr. Marsha Barnett cause side effects.

Can It Be Prevented?

•Wear natural fibers such as cotton.

•Reduce the frequency of wearing tight pants, pantyhose, tights, or leggings.

•Stop using feminine deodorant or scented tampons or pads.

•Stop taking frequent hot tub baths or sitting in wet swimsuits after swimming.

•Eat yogurt or take supplements with lactobacillus.

•Stop douching as this can affect the natural balance of bacteria in the genitalia.

If you have a mild vaginal yeast infection, some natural remedies may be helpful. Some persons apply tea tree oil, garlic or boric acid pessaries to the area. Plain yogurt inserted into the area or taken orally has been deemed *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general useful in some studies. Remember to practitioner who also specializes talk to a doctor before trying natural in dermatology.

For questions remedies as some herbs can interact or comments, please contact at with medications you may be taking or drmarshabarnett@gmail.com

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: $14.00 - $15.25 per hour

DATE OPEN: July 10, 2017 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Duty Manager Job Requirements: Duty Managers typically handle guest service and some management concerns of an organization during the night shift. This manager ensures that all guests are being attended to when they come to the front desk during the evening. The Duty Manager often liaise or meet with other executives or managers concerning guest issues that were reported.

Requirements: - Ensuring employees are offering exceptional customer service - Making sure guests are happy with the service and products - Delegating duties - Assisting Guest Service Managers and other managers on property - Helping to implement company policies - Motivating employees - Managing front office cleanliness and organization - Dealing with guest complaints and issues 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: $2,700 - $3,000 per month DATE OPEN: July 17, 2017 POSITION: Houseman (2)

START DATE: August 1, 2017

Job Responsibilities: A houseman’s primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture. You’ll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don’t end with guest rooms, however, because you’re responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person.

Salary Range: $6.25 per hour Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than August 18, 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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Crawfish season to commence on August 15th

Fishing interests, restaurants and the general public are reminded of the opening of Crawfish Season next month. As has been the case for the past five seasons, the Crawfish Season will open on 15th August. This has proven successful in reducing the quantity of egg-bearing lobsters landed, and is believed to have contributed to increased abundance and landings of crawfish. The last day of the Crawfish season will be 31th March, 2018.

“The past few seasons have seen an increase in the catch per unit of effort, a reassuring statistic suggesting a healthy and rebuilding crawfish stock. This will provide social, economic and environmental benefits to the Turks and Caicos Islands. We need to continue to implement the measures we have in place which includes enforcement and monitoring the fishery, to assure our actions are guided by strong science.” said

moulting / soft-shelled crawfish or crawfish in early stages of spawning (described as appearing ‘tar-spotted’); and •Fishers are to ensure that the crawfish are landed unharmed (except for those taken by hook) and landed whole prior to being processed on land (at a processing plant or at home), unless processed at sea as per the terms of the processing license.

•The use of any noxious substance (e.g. bleach, detergent, gasoline) for capturing any marine product is prohibited.

Ethan Griesbach, Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR) Acting Director.

Restrictions relating to crawfish, as per the Fisheries Protection Ordinance, are listed below: •Crawfish size restrictions are as follows: •When whole, a length of 3.25 inches measured from the front of the groove between the horns directly above the eyes, along the middle of the back to the rear edge of the back shell; or •When the tail has been separated, a tail weight of 5 ounces whether processed or not; •Fishers are not to be in the possession of any egg-bearing crawfish; •Fishers are not to remove eggs from eggbearing crawfish; •Fishers are not to take or be in possession of

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

FSC issues release on fake press release

The Financial Services Commission says unauthorised person(s) has “maliciously and illegally” used its letterhead to defame the character of two of its officers.

The Commission totally dissociates itself from the defamatory document and

states categorically that its content is untrue and fictitious.

“The Commission is disappointed that such false allegations can be made in an attempt to bring distress and damage to the reputation of the Commission and its officers,”

Funtastic Tours, Funtastic Bus Tours and Funtastic Water Sports Company Limited are seeking to fill the following posts: Assistant Manager / Gateway and Shorex Tour Guides Dispatchers Sales Persons Mechanics & Assistant Mechanics Automotive Electricians & Assistant Automotive Electricians Boat Captains Deckhands Maintenance Officers / Labourers All candidates must have a minimum of at least five (5) years experience in their specialist area in the tourism industry. o Must have a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years driving experience. o Tour Guides must have sufficient knowledge to troubleshoot vehicles on tours. o Boat Captains and Tour Guides in the aqua field must have a Captain’s License, CPR and PADI certification or equivalent. Persons must be well versed in the natural habitat of various sea creatures. o Deckhands are responsible for ensuring safety on the boat and in cleaning and maintaining the boat. o Mechanics must be well versed in their specialized areas of repairing AllTerrain Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Boats and Buses. Mechanics in their specialist field must have five (5) years experience. Assistant Mechanics must have (3) years experience in their specialized field. The company has a fleet of over seventy vehicles and climbing and requires several persons in the various mechanical areas. o Sales persons must have at least five (5) years experience handling online and direct sales. o Dispatchers must be able to effectively communicate with Shorex and persons of varying nationalities as well as produce sales reports and projections. o Maintenance Officers / Labourers must be able to maintain various trails, clean the Workshop and assist the Tour Guides where necessary. o Sales persons must have a positive and disciplined attitude towards work in a customer service environment. o Proven and unblemished employment record. o Have a good command of English and excellent communication skills. o Must be able to work flexible hours and extended overtime schedules, including weekends and public holidays to meet the demands of the industry. o Able to undergo intensive training to meet the requirements of the industry.

Remuneration package would be discussed at the interview process. All applicants should submit their resumes to Funtastic Tours Company Ltd at funtastic.tours@ yahoo.com. All applicants are required to submit a Police Record, three reference (3) letters (one from their last employer) and undergo a medical once successful at the interview process. Belongers will be given first preference.

the FSC said in a statement. “The Management and Staff of the Commission continue to have full confidence in the officers and continue to support their role in maintaining a high standard of supervision of the Financial Services Industry.”

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE One (2) Electrician Minimum seven years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, including electronic circuit boards. Individual should also posses basic plumbing knowledge and be capable of setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule. Certification required.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $8.00 per hour One (1) Mechanic Knowledge of CAT and Cummings Engines as well as John Deer Equipment would be an asset. Will be requiring setting up and implementing a maintenance schedule.

Proof of certification required, and a minimum of ten years work experience The employee is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Company equipment/machinery, and to ensure minimum downtime of same through proper coordination of the preventative maintenance program.

Must have least 10 years experience Must have the ability to lift and move up to 100lbsMust have vision abilities; close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.The applicant must have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the trade.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $13.00 per hour One (1) Gas Attendant Good oral and written skills, no experience necessary. Knowledge of basic mechanically skills would be an asset. Knowledge to maintain gas pump machines would be an asset.

Wages: From $6.50 per hour Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Submit applications to by August 8, 2017 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department

Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211

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Sailrock Resort says farewell to first set of summer interns

The first set of Sailrock student interns completed their internships on July 29th, each having an opportunity to earn salaries while gaining relevant work experience through applying their academic knowledge to real industry situations.

The inaugural Sailrock Summer Internship Program commenced on July 10th with four student interns joining the Front Desk, Food and Beverage, and Housekeeping departments for three weeks.

The Sailrock Summer Internship Program was created exclusively for students of the Marjorie Basden High School in South Caicos. Fourth former, Alteema Johnson, as well as recent graduates, Rashaunda Cooke, Gregory Williams and Lashanna Goldman were selected as the first interns of the program.

Alteema Johnson, a 16-yearold who worked as a Food and Beverage intern said, “My favourite part of being a Sailrock intern was being taught many new things every day because I love learning. I also enjoyed working with the Sailrock staff. They are all very caring and pushed me to do my job to the best of my abilities, which allowed me to really build my communication skills.

Rashaunda Cooke is a 17-year-

(Left to Right) Gregory Williams, Lashanna Goldman, Alteema Johnson and Rashaunda Cooke old who worked as the Front Desk intern. Rashaunda said, “My day-today responsibilities included booking excursions, checking guests in and out, making dinner reservations, and preparing transportation for guests.

The Sailrock internship has really strengthened my ability to multi-task under pressure.”

Gregory Williams is a 17-year-

old who worked as a Housekeeping intern. He said, “My favourite part of being a Sailrock intern was being immersed into the company culture. The employees at Sailrock are extremely friendly and always look out for one another. I especially appreciated how the Housekeeping staff took their time to show me stepby-step how housekeeping is done at a

luxury resort.”

Lashanna Goldman, a 17-yearold worked as a Food and Beverage Intern. Lashanna said, “My favourite part of being a Sailrock intern was interacting with guests and putting smiles on their faces. The Sailrock Summer Internship Program has helped me to become more attentive in my interactions with people and has allowed me to develop an appreciation of the art of fine dining.”

Operations and Human Resources Manager, Keno Forbes said, “We have been very impressed by the professionalism and quick-learning displayed by the first four interns of the Sailrock Summer Internship Program. Tourism is the largest industry in the Turks and Caicos Islands, so it is extremely promising to see young students not only showing an interest in tourism, but also excelling in their roles as interns.

Sailrock thanks Alteema, Rashaunda, Gregory and Lashanna for all of their hard work, and wishes them the best in the future.”

The second set of interns from the Sailrock Summer Internship Program will begin their three-week internships on August 7th working in the Front Desk, Food and Beverage, and Housekeeping departments.

•Knowledge of QB, Word and Excel •Must have written and oral skills •Customer Service Focused Salary Scale: $36,000.00 to $42,000.00 per annum based on qualification and experience.

Imperial Dry Cleaning & Laundry Centre apart of WIHL group of companies is currently seeking qualified individuals to become members of our Team.

Laundry Manager Job Description: •Directs the overall activities of the laundry facility through development and administration.

•Implementation and enforcing that universal accepted policies and procedures are adhered.

•Manages departmental financial processes of forecasting, budgeting, and purchasing.

•Payroll and inventory control •Analyze data and compile reports on expenditure and supplies.

•Select, train, monitor and evaluate team members’ performance.

•Ensures laundry facility and equipment are in optimum operating condition •Ensure over all cleanliness and sanitation of the laundry premise •Weekly productivity report Requirements: •5- 10 yrs experience as a Laundry Manager •3-5 yrs commercial laundry experience •Team player •Ability to work with a diverse team •Knowledge of DCC System •Knowledge of Textiles and Chemicals •Knowledge of Laundry Equipment, Techniques maintenance

Pressers/Seamstresses Requirements: •2 – 5 yrs experience as a Presser •A minimum of 2 yrs working in a commercial laundry •Knowledge in Textiles and Chemicals •Makes garments, such as dresses, coats, and suits, according to customer specifications and measurements.

•Discusses with customer type of material, pattern, or style to be used in making garment.

•Measures customer to determine modification from pattern, using tape measure.

•Alternations of garments.

•Drafting standard pattern according to measurements of customer and adapt pattern to obtain specified style.

•Be able to maintain productivity standards on a daily basis •Operational Knowledge of Machines •Ensure that dry cleaning standards and practices are used with client’s linen/garments.

•Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays.

•Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

•Must be able to suggest treatment care to clients •Customer Service Focused Salary Scale: $6.50 to $7.00 per hr. based on qualification and experience.

Please Submit Applications to:

and

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

Submissions to be no later than July 31st 2017; Belongers need only apply.

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Attack on TCI’s education system is without merit

Dear Editor, Please allow me a space in your publication to register a response to the verbose and scathing diatribe published in the most recent issue of the Weekly News and written by Mr. Lorne Rowe in relation to the TCI Education system.

First and foremost I must make it clear that I am a product of the TCI public school system, having completed both Primary and Secondary School in the Government system.

My mother is a lifelong educator who has now retired and who still holds her profession sacred and dear. I am among the first to argue that the centuries old education system of the western world needs constant transformation, but in my view your attack on the system as we know it is without merit.

Our current education

system whilst not being perfect has served the Turks and Caicos and the region well. The CXC syllabus has produced industry leaders in every conceivable discipline in this country, this region and the world.

The fact that the world’s fastest man was educated in the same curriculum and that the CXC curriculum has produced from multi-platinum Pop stars to world renown doctors, lawyers, teachers, aeronautical engineers and more, has no bearing on my response.

Mr. Rowe, it is apparent that you have no full understanding of the TCI education system. It also appears that you have not taken the time to grasp the context of the very deficiencies that you highlighted (with quotation) in your letter.

The common grammatical errors highlighted in your contribution stem from deep rooted colloquial dialect where English was handed down in broken form from

masters to slaves who never fully commanded the language.

The very purpose of formal education in the region is to correct these errors and allow our people to communicate internationally and to do so effectively.

The TCI, is very late in the education game in comparison to many of our neighbors, without the natural resources of exportable spices, sugar cane, rum, coffee or natural materials, we were pretty much left on our own to fend for survival. But, low and behold we made it and we are making it in fine fashion. We also very proud of our colloquial dialect, we are even able to decipher island of origin by hearing only a few words spoken.

We have come a long way and we have proudly produced many great persons who stand on world stages, boldly and proudly. Persons educated in our system can hold their heads high with their flag in

their hands and a special pride in their hearts.

Teachers from all over the region and all around the world have contributed to the growth and development of the TCI and for you to discredit the work that they have all done and continue to do is unacceptable.

Time spent weathering the storms of education in a changing world must be respected and I hereby invite you to offer an apology to the MInister of Education and her able staff of administrators, principals, and teachers.

As a product of the Education System, I am sure that your constructive criticism would be welcome, but your sear invective satire does little to improve or build our education system.

Sincerely, Devon Williams

JOB VACANCY The Somerset Resort Management Ltd. is seeking to fill the below mentioned position. The ideal candidate will possess extensive high-end luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently. Position requires a flexible schedule which includes holidays, weekends and evenings and extended hours on occasion.

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER JOB SUMMARY: Including but not limited to •Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers daily.

•Keeps Front Office team focused on the critical components of operations to drive guest satisfaction and the desired financial results.

•Conducts departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the Front Office goals to produce desired results.

•Manages operating expenses and purchasing for the department •Supervises and manages employees. Understanding each employees position well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence.

•Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

•Responds to and handles guest inquiries and or complaints.

•Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

•Identifies and analyzes Front Office operational challenges and facilitates the development of solutions to prevent reoccurrence.

•Identify the developmental needs of others and coach others while helping them to improve their knowledge or skill.

•Maintain petty cash float for resort and Front Office agents •Manages all aspects of Kids Club including staffing, scheduling, planning, and ordering supplies •Maintain vendor relations to ensure daily operations including staff cafeteria, deliveries, F&B relations •Any other tasks assigned by General Manager REQUIREMENTS: •Undergraduate Degree with Focus on Hospitality Management preferred.

•2 years Front Office Management experience in supervisory/ management capacity •Computer literacy in: MS Office, Visual One •Excellent command of the English Language, Second Language a plus •Must be able to work weekends and holidays •Base salary range: $36,000 to commensurate with qualification & experience.

Benefits: Service gratuity, vacation & employee meals

Qualified Belonger candidates can complete an application form in person at The Somerset on Grace Bay, 10 Sibonne Drive, Providenciales, TCI or submit a resume by e-mail at twilliams@thesomerset.com for questions call (649) 339 5900, fax number (649) 946 5839. The closing date for applications is August 11th, 2017.

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SARBANES-OXLEY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Sarbanes- Oxley Compliance Specialist FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Description

Required:

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 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Business or equivalent combination of related work experience and education  5 - 7+ years of internal or external auditing experience at a publicly traded company’s internal audit department or at a public accounting firm.  Must be a CPA, CIA or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Preferred:

This job will focus on coordinating, monitoring, maintaining and evaluating SarbanesOxley (SOX) compliance requirements with key IT/Business Process Control Owners including management’s control self- assessments and ensuring that all SOX related activities are done in an efficient, effective and timely manner.

Main Duties  Maintains and manages the Sarbanes-Oxley Roadmap and ensure that FortisTCI will remain on track.  Evaluates the pertinence of all process narratives and risk and control matrices (RCMs) and recommend changes to the IT/Business Process Owners where required.  Serves as business process consultant to standardize operation and financial areas and processes in specific risk accounts or as may be assigned by the Director of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance  Ensures that all identified control gaps and deficiencies in the design and operation of controls are logged, monitored, and maintained in the Issues Management Log in accordance to Fortis Inc. requirements.  Assists the Internal Audit team and management in the formulation of remediation plans and determination of compensating controls in accordance to SOX guidelines.  Performs validation of all remediation efforts as relates to control deficiencies identified either by the Internal Audit department or the external auditors.  Lead the SOX 404 assessments including performing evaluation of the design effectiveness and tests of controls with focus on specific risk accounts and related End User Computing controls  Assists with the implementation of tools or software used for the Company’s SOX compliance program  Assists in providing SOX compliance training and guidance (as necessary) to IT/Business Process Control Owners.  Researches new and technical subjects (when required) and regulations to support the audits.  Assists in operational audits and advisory services as may be assigned.  Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.  Performs related work as assigned by the Director of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance.

LS LTD. LS Limited is seeking suitable applicants for the following position:

LABOURERS Candidates must be physically capable of performing hard manual labour outside on a daily basis to be able to carry out duties which involve grass cutting, tree trimming, removal of brush and weed, general cleanup of debris and garbage from the company properties. Assist with irrigation and small construction installation projects which includes manual trenching and digging. Previous experience is preferred. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends when required.

Starting wage: $6.50 per hour Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, LS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is August 11, 2017.

 Certification in fields of project management, governance, risk and compliance a plus  Proficiency with computer applications and tools such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Access), Visio, etc. is a plus  Must have experience with Sarbanes-Oxley methodologies and requirements  Degree in Accounting and Computer Science/Management Information Systems or equivalent education.

Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgment:  Knowledge of ERP system-based control design and optimization  Strong understanding of corporate accounting processes  Must continuously learn and monitor advancements in technology.  Proficient in using computer software (e.g., ACL, SQL, Excel) and application systems  Working knowledge of auditing processes/procedures  Must possess excellent team playing and leadership abilities  Comfortable with leading edge risk assessment methodologies.  Must possess strong inter-personal, organizational, multi-tasking and written and oral communication skills.  Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.  Strong interpersonal skills able to build excellent working relationships with Finance management, and third party contractors  High degree of initiative, dependability and ability to work with minimum supervision Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is August 8th, 2017.

Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.comOR cmunnings@fortistci.com

BOAT CAPTAIN Turks Fleet Ltd is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the above position.

Applicant must have a valid Boat Master’s License and be proficient in any software on the vessel, able to use it day to day or in an emergency. Applicant must also be organized and have a strong eye for detail, able to find any reason why the vessel may not be seaworthy or any machinery would be dangerous and able to deal with any problems effectively in open sea.

Starting Salary $1400.00 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:

Employment Department Turks Fleet Ltd Club Med, Gracebay Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: turkoisemanager@seafaridiving.com

TURKS & CAICOS WATER COMPANY LTD. LABOURER Applicants must be physically capable of hard manual labour outside on a daily basis. Daily wash down and cleaning of commercial waste water (sewage) facility. Daily removal of garbage materials. Trench digging for pipework’s to be completed by hand tools. General cleaning, including staff bathrooms, laboratory, workshops, store room and staff breakrooms. Removal of brush and weed, grass cutting and tree trimming. Previous experience is necessary.

Candidates must be drug free, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and clean criminal record. Position requires the successful applicant to be willing to work weekends and holidays when needed. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions.

Starting wage: $7.00 per hour Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Turks & Caicos Water Company Ltd. P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is August 7th, 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 Administration Department requires: ✓

The Food and Beverage 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

Assistant Cost Control Manager

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: o Experience in controlling cost example fuel, electricity, water. o Experience in controlling a multi-million dollar portfolio o Ability to cover day and night shifts The Assistant Cost Control Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Spa Department requires: Assistant Spa Manager

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or leadership position.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Computer skills and ability to work successfully in Microsoft Office programs.

The Assistant Spa Manager position is currently vacant should a successful applicant not be found on island a work permit will be applied for.

The Administration Department requires: Manger on Duty or Night Manager

Reports to:

Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describes, assigns and delegates responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments, e.g., restaurants, banquets, etc. Develops, implements and monitor schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result.

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria: • College or University Degree (Hospitality Management,) and or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to manage Food & Beverage operation, obtained through hotel school, university and / or equivalent experience and apprenticeship training • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manager in Food and Beverage

The Resort Shop Department requires: ✓

Assistant Resort/Gift Shop Manager

Reports to:

Resort Shop Manager

The Assistant Resort/Gift Shop Manager will support with the administration of the overall experience and quality of retail. This individual will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems, processes and policies for the smooth and timely operating of outlets in the Resort Shop department.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three years managing more than one outlet • Ability to meet and exceed targets The Assistant Resort/Gift Shop Manager position is vacant and recruitment is underway. If not filed by an individual with on-island status an application for work permit will be submitted.

Spa Manager

Assist the manager in the daily operation of the Spa. Provide guests with the highest quality service and ensure their complete satisfaction with every aspect of the Spa experience.

Supervising all Spa employees including but not limited; to Spa Attendants, Receptionists, Massage Therapists, Beauticians, and the Fitness Coordinator.

✓

Director of Food and Beverage

The salary for the position indicated above is negotiable and dependent on experience.

Cost Control Manager

The Assistant Cost Control Manager is responsible to maintain constraints and reduce cost in any way possible to ensure the company’s viability by developing, revolutionizing, if necessary, all regulations surrounding the company’s current, operating and fixed assets.

✓

Reports to:

The Food and Beverage and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager positions are currently held

by Work Permit Holders and persons with On Island Status (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.

The Accounts/Cost Control Department requires: ✓

Food and Beverage Manager Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Senior Manager on Duty

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

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

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

The salary for the positions indicated above range from $28,000.00 to $35,000.00 per annum

The salary for this positions ranges between $30,000.00 and $45,000.00 The Human Resources Departments requires: ✓

Human Resources Clerk

Reports to:

Human Resources Manager

Position purpose: To assist the Human Resources Administrator with clerical aspects of the Human Resources Department and its daily operations.

Responsibilities/Duties: • Collection of all Team Member documents pertaining to Immigration and Labour.

• Keep a proper record of all documents submitted to the H.R. Department for processing and verify accuracy.

• Prepare a report due the end of each month on all activities in the areas of responsibility and their status.

• Assist in the interview process, this includes interviewing when requested to assist, the preparation of application forms, tests and copying of identification documents.

• Assist within other areas of the Human Resources Department.

• Advise and update the Human Resources Manager of all pending issues affecting the Department and the resort.

• Any other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum of an Associate’s Degree • A minimum of 2 years working in a similar role; would be an asset.

There is currently a Human Resources Clerk with on island status however an additional talent is required. Recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time.

The rate for this position is $9.00 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 August 5th 2017

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Highlights o DJ Works T

he Caribbean House Evolution hosted its 3rd annual DJ workshop event on Thursday evening July 20th, 2017 at the Shore Club where international DJ’s mentored kids from the Edward Gartland Youth Centre.

The event which is called VIBRATIONS is part of the Caribbean House Evolution music festival, a 3-day event which features international DJ’s working alongside our local DJ’s for various events throughout the weekend.

The even talented young ad Garland Youth annual Vibration with DJ Munro The kids were ta that consists of p mixing and specia international DJ with a Sponsor’ featuring guest D . This special nig with the most a Festival.

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of Vibrations shop 2017

nt showcased the Karen Whitt told the SUN, dults of The Edward “Music is the universal language, and Center for their The Hartling Group is delighted to ns DJ Workshop sponsor this event as we help ensure oe from London. that the youth in our community are aken on a journey exposed to activities that foster their pitch control track growth. The hospitality industry al sound effects, by can be a driving force in educating guests. Combined our youth, and provide access to the ’s Cocktail Party numerous opportunities which can DJ Sandy Duperval lead to successful careers.” ght kicked started anticipated Music The following are photographs from this year’s event.

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Hurricane Season... Are You Prepared?

Here are some reminders to help you get your hurricane preparedness plan updated for the 2017 season.

Fill your vehicle up with gasoline a day or two before a hurricane and remember to fill up the gas can for your generator too.

Trim the trees and shrubbery near your building and remove any weakened sections of trees that could break and cause damage.

Purchase enough bottled water to last your family for 3 to 5 days. Plan for at least a gallon a day per person.

In case of flooding, know the location of the nearest hurricane shelter. If called to evacuate, do so immediately.

Store at least a 3 to 5 day supply of nonperishable food such as peanut butter, tuna, canned beans, cereals, protein bars, etc.

Make sure you have a flashlight for each person and enough batteries to power your devices for at least 3 days.

After a Hurricane Do not venture outside or attempt to travel until the ‘All Clear’ is given. This announcement will come from the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG).

If you come across downed power lines stay at least 30 feet away and always assume a downed line is still live.

If using a generator, ensure that it has no connection whatsoever with the electricity supply system as this can pose serious safety issues for you and our crews.

Further information and hurricane safety tips are available on our website: www.fortistci.com/hurricane-preparedness-tips For a list of TCI hurricane shelters, please visit: www.gov.tc/ddme/index.php/emergency-shelter-rules

www.fortistci.com 649-946-4313

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LOCAL NEWS

Civil Service Professional Development Fund continues to invest in Civil Servants F

ollowing on from its second year in existence a total of 28 programs, grants and scholarship was awarded through the Office of the Deputy Governor Professional Development Fund at a total cost of $239,392 in 2016/2017.

As a part of the Pay and Grading Review in 2015/2016 which established new pay structures and requirements for job across government, the Professional Development Fund was in addition to the programs offered by the in house Training Unit, developed to provide civil servants with: funding for full scholarships to the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College to pursue Associate and Bachelor Degree programs; Grant funding for online or overseas certification programs and specialized on the job and secondment training both on island and elsewhere.

Commenting on the success of the program Deputy Governor Anya Williams said; “I am pleased to see that this program in its second year of existence has been able to directly impact over 150 civil servants.

As we cannot underestimate the value that training imparts not only on the organization, but on the person itself I cannot stress how important it is that all civil servants seek to actively participate in this program, most especially the opportunity to pursue studies at the Turks and Caicos Community College which will not only better equip you for the roles that you currently have, but will also provide you with the skills necessary for future upward mobility. I am most proud of the accomplishments that each and every civil servant has been able to accomplish under this program and look forward to even more positive initiatives in 2017/2018.”

Key Professional Development programs offered to civil servants in 2016-2017 included: •Certified FIDIC Contract Management Training to 34 participants from the Ministry of Infrastructure and other relevant ministries •Certified Education Leadership and Management Training to 25 Principals, Vice Principals and staff of the Education Department

•Developing Effective Public Policy Training to 25 senior members of staff •Control and Restraint Training to 50 staff of Her Majesty’s Prison

•Vanda Harvey – Vice Principal – Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Development •Shayvonne Handfield-Gardiner – Crown Counsel – LLM International Law

Secondment Programs included: •Latisha Williams - Senior Public Prosecutor UK Serious Fraud Division (2 weeks) •Delroy Wilson - Senior Valuation Officer - Cayman Islands Valuation and Estates Department (6 weeks) •Carolyn Dickenson - Director of Gender Affairs British Virgin Islands Gender Affairs Division (1 week) •Catherine Ewing - Crown Land Compliance Officer - Jamaica National Land Agency (1 week) Turks and Caicos Islands Community College Scholarships: •Ashley Smith – Social Worker – Associate Degree in Social Work •Sharone Roberts – Administrative Assistant – Associate Degree Primary Education Grants: •Abigail Delancy - Vice Principal – Master’s Degree in Educational Management •Althea Been - Deputy Secretary – MBA Service Excellence •Darlene Clerveaux – Executive Assistant – MSc Management •Lavanda Selver-Greenway – Executive Assistant – MSc Management •Carmaine Ariza – Systems Administrator – Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems •Larry Mills – Director of Registration and Citizenship – Post Graduate Diploma in Law Enforcement, Security and Intelligence

Certification Programs: •Sally Jean Astwood – Deputy Accountant General – Certified Professional Accountant Program •Curvalene Godet – Deputy Director Crown Land Unit – Real Estate Salesman Program •Caressa Swann – Internal Auditor – Analyzing and Improving Business Process (IIA) •Claire Malcolm – Internal Auditor – Financial Auditing for Internal Auditors (IIA) •Dr. Anya Malcolm – Director Mental Health and Substance Abuse – Critical Incident Training •Holly Forbes – Training Officer – Certified Train the Trainers •James Astwood – Director Governor’s Office – Procurement and Contract Management (PAI) •Lurita Ewing – Senior Procurement Officer Procurement and Contract Management (PAI) •Nemeken Lightbourne – Dental Assistant – Dental Assistant Certification •Raymonda Grant – Dental Assistant – Dental Assistant Certification Public Officers interested in applying to the Professional Development Fund (PDF) can obtain the PDF application from their Head of Department or from the Deputy Governor’s Office (DGO). The application should include background information on the proposed program as well as a detailed breakdown of the total cost. The completed application must be endorsed by the respective Permanent Secretary and submitted to the DG’s Office through the applicants Ministry/ Department. The PDF provides assistance to a wide array of programs, all of which are mentioned above.

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LOCAL NEWS

2nd annual Ryesha Higgs Summer Dance Intensive a huge success T

he Ryesha Higgs Summer Dance Intensive 2017 was again greatly supported by the community of Turks and Caicos Islands. Events were hosted on both Providenciales and Grand Turk. The events displayed TCI young talented dance stars.

During classes the students learnt Ballet, Pointe, Horton, Jazz, Hip Hop, Body Conditioning, Stretching and more which they showcased gracefully. Scores of parents and family members came out to support the event which was one to not miss.

Ryesha Higgs told the SUN, “The second year of the Ryesha Higgs Summer Dance Intensive was an incredible success with over 50 students on the island of Providenciales and over 60 on the island of Grand Turk. The response I received from parents, students and the wider community on both islands was phenomenal and has fueled me to further develop the program to be even better in its third year. The talent showcased by students was inspiring to many, including myself and I look

to investing my dance education into the community even more in upcoming years. As with last year, I promised that the second year of the RHSDI would be even bigger and better. I now promise once again to offer an even greater intensive next year, with the possibility of extending the duration of the program and taking on more students. Thank you all for the outstanding support, I’ll see you next year!”

The following are photo highlights from the event.

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HOTEL MANAGER Requirements The Shore Club, on Long Bay Beach is now accepting resumes for the following positions. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply.

GENERAL MANAGER Requirements include: •Functions as the Strategic Business Leader of the resort. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. Focuses on target customer needs, employee satisfaction, growing revenues and maximizing financial performance of the resort.

•A keen understanding of marketing / public relations / advertising strategies, and the ability to create sales and marketing plans.

•Villa management background-Multi million dollar value •At least 12 years’ experience in managerial role at high-end hotel/resort with in-depth knowledge of luxury marketing, sales. Brand experience a must. Villa Management is a must.

•Sound knowledge of all aspects of resort operation and finance.

•Exceptional verbal, written and strategic planning skills.

•Strong organization skills.

•Ability to effectively direct labor productivity.

•Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning.

•Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems – RDP, Micros.

•Strategic planning skills.

•Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly.

•Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others.

•Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business.

•Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate.

•Must be willing and available to work all days and shifts.

•Responsible for strategic planning and long-term vision and projects •Oversee day to day management of entire resort including development and implementation of process and management guidelines.

•Occasional travel abroad representing the resort in marketing and public relations tradeshows.

•Review financial data and prepare executive reports for owners and international management company.

•Oversee managerial and other staff to ensure high guest satisfaction and employee retention Starting Salary $80,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

BUSINESS ADVISOR REQUIRED Organizational Description The CED is a non-profit organization which supports potential and existing entrepreneurs with business consulting in a variety of business start-up and management topics, as well as the provision of targeted training programs.

Business Advisor Job Description Reports directly to the CED Director, the Business Advisor works directly with start-up and existing entrepreneurs to diagnose business health, provide guidance on business operations, provides confidential, one-on-one counselling and coaching in all areas of business, including market feasibility, business planning, financing, marketing, peer to peer mentoring and human resource development. The Business Advisor will also assist clients under the TCI Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Program regulations.

Essential Functions 1.Provides business counselling at the CED office or at the site of the MSME business.

2.Provides technical assistance to MSME clients in research and development of business plans, marketing plans, loan proposals and related business development requirements.

3.Provides advice and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of business and financial records, in compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines and standards.

4.Liaise with Invest TCI staff and other relevant partners on matters to meet the objectives of the TCI Government MSME Program.

5.Utilizes Neoserra Data Base to document client activity in an accurate, timely and comprehensive manner, and utilizes the data base software to manage business caseload and produce reports.

6.Develops, promotes, coordinates and delivers business management training programs in a variety of topics.

7.Collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the CED. 8.Participates, as assigned to promote local business and economic development within various sectors.

9.Communicates with the business owners in a professional, patient, ethical and sincere way.

10.Stays aware of global and national market trends and the changing needs of MSME sector.

11.Encourages businesses to utilize the various programs offered by the CED.

•12- 15 years of management experience in internationally branded luxury hotels/resort including at least 5 years at Executive Committee Level •In depth knowledge of rooms operations and full knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department •Financial management skills including ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •Villa management background-Multi-million dollar value •In-depth knowledge of hotel systems.

•Experience implementing and monitoring brand standards of operation and quality •Strategic planning skills •Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly •Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions from others •Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business •Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate •Strong communication skills with experience developing correspondence and business materials for customers/guests, owners, management and staff •Must be willing and available to work all shifts and days Duties: •Directs rooms, pool and beach, retail, youth programs and security departments ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and profitability.

•Oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of brand service strategies initiatives.

•Develops annual operating and capital expenditure budgets •Ensures implementation of and compliance with brand policies, programs and standards of operation and quality Starting salary $75,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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 and available to work a rotating and flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. A clean police record and professional references is required.

For consideration, apply to the Human Resources Department at The Shore Club, Long Bay Beach, Providenciales, TCI or e-mail: careers@theshoreclubtc.com Prospective applicants who are Turks & Caicos Islanders, kindly send copies of your application to Employment Services. Closing Date: August 5, 2017.

12. Assist in the continued development of CED’s strategic plan.

13. Refers clients to other resources and professionals when necessary.

14. Travels throughout the islands to deliver services to MSMEs, as well as occasionally work evenings.

15. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.Highly customer service oriented.

2.Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with small business owners in a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

3.Ability to develop business plans, marketing plans, financial strategies and business loan proposals.

4.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

5.Knowledge of the 2015 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Ordinance and related Regulations.

6.Knowledge of sound, practical business practices of MSME operations.

7.Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

8.Knowledge of banker expectations of the small business owner.

9.Knowledge of basic business accounting and software such as QuickBooks.

10.Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and related applications.

11.Skill in dealing with business owners and their staff.

12.Skills in assessing business training needs, whether the assessment methods are formal or informal.

13.Ability to develop and deliver educational programs and/or workshops.

14.Skills in relating to the business owner and adult learner.

15.Ability to analyse situations or market needs, and communicate these effectively.

Minimum Job Requirements 1. Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Entrepreneurship from an accredited institution.

2. Minimum of one year’s experience related to the essential functions specified.

3. Past or current business ownership/management experience .

4. Experience in counselling and/or advising small businesses .

5. Small business finance/banking experience is preferred.

6. Holder of a valid driver’s license and passport.

Salary: $45,600 to $48,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience, To Apply: Submit applications before August 11, 2017 to: Chairman, CED Board of Directors, Unit B203, Graceway House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Email: info@cedtci.tc Phone: 941-7233

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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING & PLANNING Description To provide leadership of the T&D Design Section in the safe and efficient design of the transmission and distribution system to meet current and future customer needs.

To provide leadership in strategic planning of substation requirements, construction, operation, and maintenance To provide leadership in the area of transmission and distribution asset management via interaction with the transmission and distribution line construction, operations and maintenance team.

To understand the corporate vision, successfully gain support for and implement that vision.

Main Duties and Responsibilities  Responsible for supporting the enterprise in all areas of electrical engineering and design.  Responsible for the supervision and leadership of T & D Design and Engineering; substation development, project management, commissioning, and maintenance; and Grand Turk and Sister Islands Operations.  Responsible for developing and maintaining T&D system computer based technical modeling  Responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing of resources for T&D projects.  Responsible for overseeing the distribution standard and substation committee.  Responsible for determining the need for new equipment, tools, and materials.  Responsible to assist in annual budget preparation and ensure that spending is justified and within budget  Responsible for troubleshooting the electrical system for power restoration and improved reliability.  Responsible to ensure that the electrical system mapping database is maintained  Responsible for development of policies and processes that track customer requested work from initial contact to completion of as-built information in the mapping system.  Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Senior Director of T&D and Engineering.

Lavardo Talbot Is seeking a Mason To work 6 days per week Salary $9.00 per hour Please call 3310221 or 3310220

ANDREA BEAUTY SALON

Is seeking 2 beautician Workers Salary $7.00 per Hour Contact – 331-0375

TASTY’S CAFÉ

JULY 29TH, 2017 – AUGUST 5TH, 2017

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications:  A Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology and 7-10 years post-graduate experience working in the utility industry  Hold an MBA degree  Experience substation design and transmission terminations  Experience in all aspects of the electricity utility operations including generation, T&D, protection systems, relays and SCADA Development  Minimum 10-year experience in senior management positions within the utility industry.  Excellent written and oral communications skills.  Excellent team player with proven team building skills.  Ability to deliver to strict deadlines.  Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook Abilities and Skills:  Excellent team player and team building skills  Good analytical skills  Excellent written and oral communication skills  Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure  Ability to build strong trust relationships and maintain positive relationships internally and externally  Ability to communicate clearly the work priorities and direction of the departments  Ability to lead change processes, strong project management and time management skills  Solid numerical and budgeting skills  Must be goal oriented and self-motivated  Must possess strong, organisational, multi-tasking, analytical and problem solving skills  Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Office software programs, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various databases.

Core competencies & full details of job description- Must be obtained upon request to apply.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Tuesday August 8, 2017 to: Mr. Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com and aadams@fortistci.com

HS Ltd. HS Limited is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered:

WAITRESS

SEEKS 2 Assistant Cooks 1 Cashier Salary $7.00 per hour 6 days per week contact: 431-6994

Oyster House Is seeking 1 Kitchen Helper - $6.50 1 Baker - $ 6.50 per hour 1 Head Chef – Salary Negotiable To work 6 days per week and be flexible Head chef salary is based on experience Please Email resume to oyserterhousetciway. com/331-0221

Main Duties Applicants will be required to greet and take food and beverages orders from restaurant guest, serve orders and accommodate guest requests. Applicants will be required to serve guests’ promptly and according to established restaurant standards, policies and procedures.

Requirements Must have a minimum of six years’ experience working in a restaurant. Must have strong working knowledge of dining room procedures, policies and EPOS System. Applicants must be a customer service advocate, maintaining a high level of customer service standards. Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times. Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management. Applicants must be willing to work varied shifts, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays as required by management. Applicants will be required to work on a full time basis. Must be able to walk, stand or stoop for the duration of shift (at least 8 hours). Applicants must be able to understand/speak/read/write English proficiently. All applicants must be hardworking team players. Wages for this position starts at $7.00 per hour commensurate with experience and training.

Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com.

Interested Belongers must submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is August 11, 2017.

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Job Title: Reporting to: Location:

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

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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 Summary: 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.

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 August 11th, 2017.

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

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Truth Construction

Is seeking Electrician To work 5 days per week Salary $7 per hour Contact#247-8844 #461938

Sharol Newman

Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact#244-1458

Alcidas & Jonathan Gardiner Is looking for a MAID To work 4 days a week to do general household chores Must be honest and should be able to work without supervision Salary $6.25 per hour Call 242-4684

Island Wheels & rentals

Is seeking a domestic worker / Helper to worker six days a week Salary $6.50 per Contact Mrs. Naomi Swann Brown 649-244-7089

LINE COOK NEEDED

Position available from October 2017 Min. 2 years experience in similar position Culinary diploma preferred Responsible for cold and hot appetizers Must provide clean police record $8 per hour plus a share of gratuities 6 day work week including evenings, weekends and public holidays Please send resume's to: magnoliaprovo@live.com

Tamika Thompson Luxe Beauty Salon and Day Spa

Is seeking a Handyman To work 5 days a week Salary $8.00 per hour Contact#346-8012 Please email: luxebeauty34@gmail.com #461924

Broze Pierre

Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Contact#344-2818

Southside Seafood

Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Contact#231-6318

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E9’s TAKE OUT

LABOURER WANTED IN GRAND TURK Salary $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Please Contact 232-6534

United Pentecostal Church, Is accepting resumes for position of Minister of Religion Candidates should be able to cast God’s vision and endeavor to assist in leading others to fulfill their purpose in God, foster partnerships between other charitable organizations and starting new congregations To work 5 days a week Salary $6.25 per hour Send resumes to: Attention: United Pentecostal Church, Kishco Plaza, Leeward Hwy or email to derek655@hotmail.com

by August 12th, 2017

Ocean Vibes Scuba & Watersports Ltd Is seeking 1 dive instructor $100 per day Two parasail boat captains $100 per day One snorkel boat captain $85 per day To apply please send resume, copies of certifications, proof of experience and references to gtshoreexcursions@gmail.com

DOMINION WEST LTD.

LABOURER Wanted In Grand Turk Salary $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 243-7331

JULY 29TH, 2017 – AUGUST 5TH, 2017

Commenci Duncan

Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact#331-3419 #461926

A² Fashions

Is seeking a Store Clerk To work 6 days per week Salary – Negotiable Interested persons may contact 231-2358 regarding employment. #461944

Domestic Worker Needed

PROVO BODYSHOP

To work 5 days per week and sometimes on weekends Salary $6.25 per hour Contact#342-2927

SEEKS 4 BODYMEN Must be able realign car frames and chassis and able to paint Must have at least 5 years experience Salary based on experience Contact 243-6492 or 442-3615

#461928

#461933

Wilbert Sylvestre Delancy

Raycal Handfield

Is seeking a Domestic worker To work 3 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact#347-2608

Is seeking a Domestic worker To work 4 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact#241-2228

#461942

#461879

THREADS LTD SEEKS 2 Tailors 2 Dressmakers Must have atleast 20 years experience Salary based on commission Contact 242-7211

#461880

Faith Preparatory School

Faith Preparatory Faith Preparatory Interisland Builders School School

Position: Principal Qualifications: •Bachelor Degree in Primary Education or Early Childhood Education •Three years administrative experience •Possess Good Interpersonal Skills Monthly Salary: $1800 and $300 rent Allowance Contact #: (649)-231-3269

Position: Primary School Teacher Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Primary Education Must have experience in teaching grades 4-6 Monthly Salary: $1700 Contact #: (649)-231-3269

Position: Preschool Teacher Qualification: Associates degree preferably in Early Childhood Education Monthly Salary: $1500 Contact #: (649)-231-3269

Is seeking 1 Diesel Mechanic 1 Driver 1 ACHVR Technician To work full-time Salary – Negotiable Please Contact (649) 244-2212

Interisland Builders Is seeking 1 Carpenter 1 Mason 2 Labourers - $6.50 per hour To work full-time Salary – Negotiable Please Contact (649) 244-2212

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

Florida authorities release former Cayman Islands premier’s arrest report

A Florida casino waitress told Seminole Police during an interview that she wanted to press charges against Cayman Islands Speaker of the House McKeeva Bush because Mr. Bush “touched [her] body against her will,” records obtained by the Cayman Compass reveal.

The Broward County Court Clerk’s office has released a probable cause affidavit filed by the police officer who arrested Mr. Bush on July 17 at the casino in Coconut Creek.

The legal document serves as the initial report of what occurred and explains why the officer arrested Mr. Bush.

Mr. Bush, 62, told the Cayman Compass last week that he was “wrongfully arrested” by Seminole Police at the South Florida casino and that he expected to be exonerated once all the facts were known.

According to the affidavit, the arresting officer was contacted

by Coconut Creek casino security late Monday, July 17, concerning “an incident that occurred between a casino waitress and a guest.”

The officer reported: “I made contact with H/F [police abbreviation for Hispanic female – the woman’s name is redacted from the report] who advised that William Bush … touched her lower back and buttocks while she was attempting to take his order.

“[The waitress] completed a sworn statement stating she desires to press charges against William. Casino surveillance video also shows William touching [the waitress’s] lower back with his right arm.

“William was placed under arrest at 11:02 p.m. due to the fact that William intentionally touched [the waitress’s] body against her will,” the probable cause affidavit concluded.

Both Mr. Bush and his Florida attorney Keith Seltzer have argued publicly that Mr. Bush was

mistakenly arrested by Seminole Police. Mr. Seltzer has emphasized that to date, Mr. Bush has not been formally charged in Broward County with any offenses, nor has he appeared before any court of law.

Mr. Bush returned to Cayman last week after posting US$1,000 bond following the arrest.

The state attorneys office has up to 21 days after the arrest to decide whether to bring charges and pursue a case of misdemeanor battery.

In Florida, misdemeanor battery is defined under the state’s criminal code: “The offense of battery occurs when a person, 1) Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; or, 2) Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.”

Upon conviction, the charge carries a maximum one-year jail sentence or a US$1,000 fine.

Cayman Islands Speaker of the House McKeeva Bush

Lawsuits will net millions for Bermuda Government

The Bermuda Government determined manner. stands to gain millions of dollars

“As a jurisdiction, Bermuda through the Lahey and Port Royal is due to be assessed by the Caribbean lawsuits, according to Trevor Moniz, Financial Action Task Force on who urged the Progressive Labour its adherence to global standards.

Party to continue proceedings.

Dropping corruption lawsuits in the

In a statement, the shadow face of compelling evidence would attorney-general said he had moved jeopardise Bermuda’s assessment forward with the cases on the basis thereby giving it a black-eye in the of “compelling evidence and highly international community. skilled attorneys”.

“Therefore, I urge the

“The Bermuda Government Government to take advice from their was the clear victim of past crimes lawyers at Cooley and to continue and abuses, and it stands to gain with the anti-corruption programme millions of dollars in damages,” he commenced during my tenure as AG.” said.

The Lahey lawsuit, for

“No sensible government unspecified damages, alleged that committed to combating corruption the teaching hospital had conspired would drop these lawsuits and Former Attorney-General Trevor Moniz with Ewart Brown, the former PLP other investigations. Given the afternoon, Mr Moniz stated that premier, on a “corrupt” scheme carried new Premier’s stated desire for Bermuda has committed itself to the out “at the expense of the Bermudian collaboration, I remain open to “highest global standards” in the fight Government and people”. assisting the new government and against corruption, noting criminal The unproven accusations Attorney-General on this and various procedure reforms and the Bribery included that Dr Brown used his other files.”

Act, which will come into force on position as a minister to promote

Mr Moniz filed the lawsuits September 1.

Lahey’s interests in Bermuda and the in his role as Attorney-General “The former OBA hospital paid him “bribes disguised under the One Bermuda Alliance Government also started the process as consulting fees” to do so. It was earlier this year, with the Progressive of signing up to the United Nations claimed that Dr Brown’s clinics Labour Party responding at the time Convention Against Corruption and in Paget and Smith’s conducted that the actions were “reminiscent of the OECD Convention on Combating “excessive, medically unnecessary dictators who used political power and Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in and frankly dangerous scans” in influence to victimise their enemies”. International Business Transactions,” order to increase payments received

The Royal Gazette reported he continued. from health insurers, with Lahey that the PLP is likely to drop both “However, combating political overseeing the alleged over-testing lawsuits, and taxpayers are likely to corruption is not just a question of but staying “silent” to keep its pick up a tab of at least $200,000 for putting in place new structures and consulting relationship with Dr the Lahey action alone. processes; we actually need to deal Brown intact.

In his statement this with political corruption in a firm and Lahey pledged to “vigorously

defend” the proceedings and Dr Brown said the lawsuit contained “countless lies and ridiculous allegations”.

David Burt, the Premier, supported a bid by Lahey earlier this year to have the case dismissed, as did three other ministers in his new Cabinet: Zane DeSilva, Walter Roban and Kim Wilson.

Mr Burt, while Opposition leader, also spoke out against the legal action in the House of Assembly, questioning how the information in the civil complaint was obtained by the Attorney-General’s Chambers and suggesting it could affect Bermuda’s relationship with the US.

His public opposition to the case suggests it will be quickly discontinued under the new PLP government.

The Port Royal Golf Course lawsuit was filed locally over a $20 million overspend on renovations at the golf course, under the last PLP government.

The proceedings were brought against Mr DeSilva, along with his company Island Construction, fellow Port Royal trustees Wendall Brown and Delano Bulford, and SAL Ltd, in March this year, when he was a back bench Opposition MP.

Mr DeSilva is now Minister of Social Development and Sport.

He and his fellow defendants were accused of “self-dealing” in the lawsuit, which he pledged to fight “to the end

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CDB approves funding to support education reforms in British Virgin Islands

The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have approved a USD9.28 million loan to support the Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in improving the quality, equity and effectiveness of the education system in the Islands.

The Education Sector Support Project is part of the first phase of a comprehensive reform of BVI’s education system. The project’s overall goals include:

•improving the teaching and learning environment;

•improving the quality and effectiveness of the education system; and

•strengthening the leadership capacity of the education sector.

Deidre Clarendon, Division Chief, Social Sector Division, CDB notes, “Quality education is critical for addressing poverty, vulnerability and achieving sustainable human development. Through this Project, CDB is pleased to be making an investment in improving the quality of education for all students, and in supporting improvements in planning, leadership and delivery of education services, including Special Education Needs programmes.”

The intervention also aims to provide more, gender-responsive psycho-social support to vulnerable and at-risk

students.

Planned activities under the Project include the construction of a multi-purpose complex, classrooms, and other minor works at the Elmore Stoutt High School; and the upgrade of science and technical and vocational education and training labs/workshops at the School.

In addition, Elmore Stoutt High School and the Virgin Island School of Technical Studies will both receive equipment, tools and learning materials, as well as learning resources and assistive devices for students with special education needs.

The initiative supports the Government of the British Virgin

UN official says Haiti peacekeeping a mission accomplished

UNITED NATIONS — do all that is in its power to deal The top U.N. official for Haiti is with corruption, and to ensure urging the Caribbean country’s that sanctions are applied to new government to keep its those who are involved in corrupt promises to fight corruption, practices,” she said. improve justice, and combat “The government has poverty especially in rural also repeatedly indicated that areas, saying peacekeepers have one of the goals that it has is to accomplished their mission try to reduce the gap between of stabilizing the Western the haves and the have-nots — to hemisphere’s poorest nation. ensure that access to opportunity,

Sandra Honore said to education, to health care, is Haiti today “is far different” than made available to populations in it was in 2004, when the U.N. the far-flung rural areas which deployed peacekeeping troops may not have had the benefit of following a rebellion that left the access to these services in the country on the brink of collapse. past,” she said.

And she said she doesn’t believe Honore urged the the country is prone to the same government to “keep to this goal” forces.

— and to keep Moise’s pledge

Honore stressed in an to provide 24-hour electricity interview with The Associated throughout the country within 24 Press on Thursday that Haiti months. still faces many challenges, “but Honore also encouraged there is a degree of stability, a the government to make available degree of relative calm all things the resources needed by local considered today that was not government to combat poverty there before.” and provide education, health

She said President and opportunities especially in Jovenel Moise, who was elected rural areas. in February, has made very The United Nations clear that he wants “to bring has been involved in Haiti on change and bring improved and off since 1990. The current circumstances” throughout the peacekeeping mission known country and especially in rural as MINUSTAH, which Honore areas, and he is advancing his heads, arrived in 2004 and is flagship development program, scheduled to end in October. In the “Caravan for Change,” addition to helping normalize the

Honore said corruption country, the U.N. force played an has been a problem in Haiti and important role after a devastating Moise has said this is a key area 2010 earthquake that killed as he will tackle. many as 300,000 people and after

“The United Nations Hurricane Matthew last October. encourages the government to But U.N. troops from

Nepal are widely blamed for inadvertently introducing cholera, which has afflicted over 800,000 people and killed more than 9,000 people since 2010. And some troops also have been implicated in sexual abuse, including of hungry young children.

Honore said the U.N. is committed to a two-track approach — treating victims and improving water and sanitation infrastructure in the country, and providing “material assistance” for communities that were most affected.

“There are people who have maintained that there should be individualized payments to the families of persons who have fallen victim to cholera,” she said, but “this has not impeded the mission’s or the U.N. system in Haiti’s ability to continue the work it has been doing in support of the Haitian people for a number of years and in a number of areas.”

MINUSTAH will be replaced by a much smaller U.N. mission that will focus on continuing the training of the national police force, as well as assisting the government in strengthening judicial and legal institutions, and monitoring human rights.

Honore urged the government, civil society and Haiti’s political parties “to work assiduously at improving those areas in the justice system that require improvement.”

Islands’ National Education Strategy and the education goals set out in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Education Sector Strategy 2012–2021, which was adopted

by GOBVI in 2016. The project is consistent with the Bank’s Education and Training Policy and Strategy and its corporate priority to improve quality and access to education and training and citizen security.

The total cost of the project is USD13.56 million, to which the Government of the British Virgin Islands will contribute USD4.27 million. The Project will be implemented by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Cuba’s public face of diplomacy with US leaving post

Josefina Vidal

HAVANA — The public face of Cuba’s diplomatic opening with the United States is leaving her post to become ambassador to Canada, officials said Sunday.

Josefina Vidal was sworn in to her new role at a ceremony presided over by President Raul Castro, according to Cuban media. Officials said Vidal’s deputy Gustavo Machin would also leave the division of U.S. affairs to become ambassador to Spain.

In a government renowned for its opacity, Vidal and Machin were given unusual rein to talk publicly about Cuba’s relations with Washington.

They offered regular briefings to journalists about the state of diplomatic ties, which were reestablished two years ago. Under their watch, the Cuban government often spoke more openly than the U.S. administration about the state of bilateral relations.

Vidal took the reins of the U.S. affairs division in 2006, helped negotiate the reestablishment of diplomatic relations and stayed through the announcement of President Donald Trump’s new Cuba policy last month. The Cuban government appears to have decided to bring in new faces to deal with the Trump administration, although it did not immediately say who would take their places.

Trump retained most elements of the Obama policy, although he will re-impose limits on individual Americans’ ability to travel to Cuba.

Vidal’s counterpart in many aspects of the negotiations was the top U.S. diplomat in Havana, Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis, who left his post this month to return to the United States.

Canada and Spain are both vital economic partners for Cuba and the embassies there are two of the country’s most important diplomatic outposts.

A high-ranking Communist Party official, Vidal studied in Moscow and speaks French and Russian in addition to fluent English, according to her official biography. Machin’s father, an aide to revolutionary founder Ernesto “Che” Guevara, died fighting government forces in Bolivia in 1967.

Machin and Vidal both served at the Cuban Interests Section in Washington before they were expelled in 2003 along with roughly a dozen other Cuban officials amid accusations of involvement in espionage. Vidal was not directly expelled but left along with her husband, who was declared persona non grata.

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March But You Can’t Blackmail My Government, Barbados PM Tells Unions, Private Sector

Thousands of Barbadians took to the streets of Bridgetown on Monday to urge Prime Minister Freundel Stuart to reconsider a recent tax increase that has sparked a string of protests by workers.

The Barbados Private Sector Association and leading trade unions organized a joint march to demonstrate against the 10 percent National Social Responsibility Levy implemented in the ruling Democratic Labour Party’s May budget.

As trade unions and the private sector united for a protest march this morning, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart is making it clear that it won’t force his government to reverse the controversial increase in the National Social Responsibility Levy (NSRL).

Teachers (BUT), the Barbados kind you have to get their permission

In fact, Stuart said that he Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) before you impose it, that is not on. would do nothing to stop the march and the Barbados Private Sector And I don’t believe quite honestly from going ahead.

Association (BPSA) is to show that the trade unions believe that is

“A few people got on to me, dissatisfaction with Government’s the way it should be done either.” begging me to meet quickly to head it refusal to return to the negotiating Stuart spoke about the issue off. I do not want to head it off, I want table with the social partners in at length at a luncheon of the ruling it to happen. The people of Barbados response to their calls to review the Democratic Labour Party’s Christ have to see what is possible around hike of the tax from two per cent to Church West constituency branch, here, and how far people will go in the ten per cent from July 1. as he revealed that BPSA chairman pursuit of their perverse objectives,” “If the government comes Charles Herbert had sent him a letter the Prime Minister said, adding that to the conclusion that the tax is not dated July 14 giving him until 4:30 no government in the world could achieving the objectives which the p.m. on July 17 to get back to him be run on the basis of “undisguised government intended it to achieve, regarding dialogue on the NSRL. blackmail”. the government will have to revisit In his letter, Herbert had

The march led by the it,” Stuart said. “But the idea of urged Stuart to meet to avoid Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU), the any business entity in Bridgetown “social unrest”, and indicated that National Union of Public Workers deciding that when the government government should have dialogue (NUPW), the Barbados Union of is going to impose taxation of any with all members of the social

partnership before implementing fiscal measures.

The Prime Minister scoffed at the latter suggestion, adding that he would be a traitor to let unelected officials determine how government runs the country.

“I would be a traitor to those who fought for universal adult suffrage,” Stuart said of “elements that have not faced the electorate but who want final decisions on Barbados’ policies and Barbados’ future to reside with them and them alone”.

Regarding the reference to “social unrest”, Stuart said: “The Prime Minister of Barbados was told to meet or to schedule a meeting in order to avert social unrest which is a coded way of saying if you don’t meet there will be social unrest.

“The phrase ‘social unrest’ can only mean one thing – creating a situation where the society is thrown into chaos. I have said that as Minister of Defence and Security, I can’t deal with that directly; it’s a matter for the Royal Barbados Police Force and any assistance they may need if we get to that stage,” he said.

Stuart denied that there had been no dialogue or that the government was indifferent to the demands of public sector workers for pay increases, and said his administration was committed to paying a wage hike once it raised the required revenues.

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In blow to Trump, Republican bid to gut Obamacare crashes in Senate

WASHINGTON - A U.S. unfolded at roughly 1:30 a.m.

Senate led by Donald Trump’s fellow “This is clearly a disappointing Republicans dealt the president a moment,” McConnell added. “The harsh blow on Friday, failing to move American people are going to regret ahead with a major campaign promise that we couldn’t find a better way to dismantle Obamacare as they fell forward.” one vote short of passing healthcare The Senate’s action also legislation. means that the Affordable Care Act,

Three Republican senators - which extended health insurance John McCain, Susan Collins and Lisa to 20 million people and drove the Murkowski - joined Senate Democrats percentage of uninsured people to in the dramatic early-morning 51-49 historic lows, remains in place and must vote rejecting the bill. The outcome be administered by an administration may spell doom for the party’s seven- hostile to it. Republicans have long year quest to gut a 2010 law that was denounced Obamacare as an intrusion Democratic former President Barack by government on people’s healthcare Obama’s signature domestic policy decisions. achievement.

The failure called into question the

Senate Majority Leader Republican Party’s basic ability Mitch McConnell was unsuccessful in to govern even as it controls the securing passage of even a stripped- White House, Senate and House of down so-called skinny bill that would Representatives. Trump has not had have repealed a few key parts of a major legislative victory after more Obamacare. Broader legislation was than six months in office. He had vowed defeated earlier in the week. to get major healthcare legislation,

“It’s time to move on,” tax cuts and a boost in infrastructure McConnell, whose reputation as a spending through Congress in short master strategist was in tatters, said order.

“3 Republicans and 48 on the Senate floor after the vote that

Democrats let the American people with insurers not sure how long the down. As I said from the beginning, let Trump administration will continue to Obamacare implode, then deal. Watch!” make billions of dollars in Obamacare Trump wrote on Twitter after the vote. payments that help cover out-of-pocket

Republicans released the medical expenses for low-income skinny bill just three hours before voting Americans.

Insurers have until September began. It would have retroactively repealed Obamacare’s penalty on to finalize their 2018 health plans in individuals who do not obtain health many Obamacare marketplaces.

Some insurers, including insurance, repealed for eight years a penalty on certain businesses that do Humana and Aetna, have pulled out of not provide employees with insurance such markets, citing the uncertainty and repealed a tax on medical over the payments. Others have raised devices until 2020. The nonpartisan rates by double digits and said that Congressional Budget Office estimated they will need to raise rates another that if it became law, 15 million fewer 20 percent if the uncertainty does not Americans would be insured in 2018 ease. Anthem Inc, which has already left three of the 14 states where it sells than under existing law.

The Affordable Care Act was Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, said this passed by a then-Democratic controlled week it might pull out of more. After Congress with no Republican support the House passed a bill to repeal and in 2010. But Republicans have failed replace Obamacare in May, McConnell to come up with a consensus plan to grappled to get Senate Republicans to replace it at a time when they hold all agree on their version of the bill. Hardline conservatives wanted a bill that the power in Washington.

Uncertainty for Healthcare would substantially gut Obamacare, while moderates were concerned over Industry.

The bill’s defeat still leaves legislation that could deprive millions uncertainty in the healthcare industry, of people of their healthcare coverage.

U.S. upgrades probe into 1.33 million Ford Explorers over exhaust odors

WASHINGTON - The U.S. recall if it believes vehicles pose an National Highway Traffic Safety unreasonable risk to safety.

Administration is upgrading and NHTSA said it “is actively working expanding a probe into 1.33 million with law enforcement agencies that Ford Explorer SUVs over reports of use these vehicles to determine if this exhaust odors in vehicle compartments issue is related to a potential safety and exposure to carbon monoxide that defect.” may be linked to crashes and injuries.

The agency said it had “no

The auto safety agency said substantive data or actual evidence,” in a statement on Thursday it was such as a blood test “supporting a aware of more than 2,700 complaints claim that any of the alleged injury and three crashes that may be linked or crash allegations were the result of to exposure to carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide poisoning.”

41 injuries among police and civilian But NHTSA has obtained vehicles in the probe covering 2011- preliminary testing that suggests 2017 model year Ford Explorer sport carbon monoxide levels may be utility vehicles. elevated in certain driving scenarios, Ford has issued multiple technical “although the significance and effect of service bulletins related to the exhaust those levels remains under evaluation.” odor issue to address complaints from The agency said it was examining police fleets and other owners, NHTSA vehicles used by the Austin, Texas, The 2016 Ford Explorer is shown during the model’s world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los said. police department and “using Angeles, California

Ford said in a statement a professional grade detectors to inspections of vehicles and crashes The agency said the reported dedicated company team is working monitors carbon monoxide under involving police units that occurred injuries include “loss of consciousness, with police, NHTSA and others “to different driving scenarios.” while the officers were on duty. with the majority indicating nausea, investigate reported issues and solve KXAN-TV in Austin reported NHTSA also said it recently headaches, or light-headedness.” them.” this month that Austin police had learned that the Police Interceptor Police have reported two

The probe was opened in 2016 pulled 40 Explorers from service and version of the Ford Explorer was crashes that may be linked to carbon into 638,000 vehicles and upgraded on more than a half dozen officers became experiencing exhaust manifold cracks, monoxide exposure, including a Thursday to an engineering analysis, ill after reporting exposure to carbon “which appear to present a low level rollover incident, and a third incident a step before the agency can formally monoxide. of detectability, and may explain the involving injuries related to carbon demand an automaker conduct a NHTSA has conducted field exhaust odor.” monoxide exposure.

Russia orders out U.S. diplomats in sanctions retaliation

MOSCOW - Russia on Friday ordered the United States to cut hundreds of diplomatic staff in retaliation for a new round of U.S. sanctions, and said it was seizing two U.S. diplomatic properties.

Moscow’s decision, which had echoes of the Cold War, was announced by the Foreign Ministry a day after the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved new sanctions on Russia. The bill now passes to President Donald Trump for final approval.

for weeks. Its response suggests it has set aside initial hopes of better ties with Washington under Trump, something

the U.S. leader, before he was elected, had feeling in the United States, accusing said he wanted to achieve. “well-known circles” of seeking “open Relations were already confrontation”.

President Vladimir Putin had languishing at a post-Cold War low after U.S. intelligence agencies accused Russia warned on Thursday that Russia would of trying to meddle in last year’s U.S. have to retaliate against what he called presidential election to boost Trump’s boorish U.S. behavior, and Dmitry Peskov, chances, something Moscow flatly denies. his spokesman, told reporters on Friday

The new sanctions were in part that the Senate vote was the last straw. a response to the agencies’ findings that A top White House aide said on Russia did meddle in the election, and to Thursday that Trump might veto the further punish Russia for its annexation legislation in order to push for a tougher of Crimea in 2014. deal. But the bill is expected to garner

The Russian Foreign Ministry enough support in both chambers to complained of growing anti-Russian override any veto.

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Charlie Gard to be moved to a hospice to die, British judge rules

LONDON - Charlie Gard will spend his final hours in a hospice before the ventilator that keeps him alive is turned off, a judge ruled on Thursday, after a harrowing legal battle that prompted a debate over who has the moral right to decide the fate of a sick child.

Charlie’s distraught parents had been trying to find a medical team that could look after him in a hospice for several days so that they could bid farewell to him just days before his first birthday, which is due on Aug. 4.

A judge had given the parents until noon to reach an agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital about spending more time in a hospice, but no compromise was reached so a judge ruled that Charlie’s artificial ventilation should be turned off.

“It is not in Charlie’s best interests for artificial ventilation to continue to be provided to him, and it is therefore lawful and in his best interests for it to be withdrawn,” High Court judge Nicholas Francis said in an order.

Francis ruled that Charlie be transferred to a hospice and that his ventilation be withdrawn, according to a copy of the order seen by Reuters.

The tragedy for Charlie and his family has snowballed into a global debate, partly fueled by social media, about the ethical dilemma of whether parents, doctors or the state should decide Charlie’s fate.

The case even drew comment from U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Francis and involved months of legal wrangling about whether Charlie should be taken to the United States for experimental treatment.

Charlie suffers from an extremely rare genetic condition causing progressive brain damage and muscle weakness. A ventilator keeps him alive, he cannot move his arms or legs, and he cannot see, hear or swallow.

After reluctantly accepting that there was no hope for Charlie, his

parents, Connie Yates and Chris Gard, had sought to take their son home to die.

But Great Ormond Street Hospital, where Charlie is being treated, said that would not be possible due to the invasive ventilation equipment needed to keep Charlie alive.

His parents then tried to find an intensive care doctor to oversee a plan that would allow Charlie to be ventilated in a hospice for several days.

A lawyer for Charlie’s courtappointed guardian had told the High Court that no hospice could provide care for intensively ventilated children for a long time, so the parents’ wish to spend several days with him could not be fulfilled.

The judge ruled that the name of the hospice and details about the arrangements for Charlie’s death should not be published.

Charlie’s parents fundamentally believed only they had the right to decide what medical treatment Charlie received, prompting a legal battle with Great Ormond Street Hospital, one of the world’s most prestigious children’s hospitals.

At one point on Wednesday, Yates shouted in court, apparently at Charlie’s guardian: “What if it was your child? I hope you are happy with yourself.” She then left the courtroom in tears.

The guardian was appointed to represent Charlie’s interests as relations between his parents and Great Ormond Street Hospital, a pioneering pediatric center, soured.

“We deeply regret that profound and heartfelt differences between Charlie’s doctors and his parents have had to be played out in court over such a protracted period,” the hospital said.

“We will arrange for Charlie to be transferred to a specialist children’s hospice, whose remarkable and compassionate staff will support his family at this impossible time.”

Charlie Gard’s parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard read a statement at the High Court after a hearing on their baby’s future, in London, Britain July 24, 2017.

His parents had wanted to take him to the United States to undergo an experimental treatment never before tried on anyone with his condition, against the advice of Great Ormond Street doctors, who said it would needlessly prolong his suffering.

The treatment they wanted for Charlie, called nucleoside therapy, had not even been tried on mice with the same disease which Charlie had, an extremely rare mutation of an inherited disease called infantile onset encephalomyopathic mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome.

Such is the obscurity of the disease that the mutation Charlie suffers from is called simply “RRM2B”.

Charlie started having seizures before Christmas and his clinicians concluded

that he had suffered irreversible brain damage by early this year.

His parents insisted he could have made a significant recovery if he had been treated differently.

Britain’s courts, backed by the European Court of Human Rights, refused permission for him to travel to the United States, saying it would prolong his suffering without any realistic prospect of helping him.

“Put simply, this is about a sweet, gorgeous, innocent little boy who was born with a rare disease, who had a real, genuine chance at life and a family who love him so very dearly and that’s why we fought so hard for him,” his parents said in a statement earlier this week.

Hillary Clinton lets her guard L.A. man accused of smuggling down in new memoir after stunning king cobras in potato chip cans election defeat

For the first time since her stunning 2016 presidential election defeat to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton reveals personal details of the unprecedented campaign through her tell-all book “What Happened.”

Publisher Simon & Schuster says the memoir, due out Sept.

12, details Clinton’s experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party during an historic election “marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists, Russian interference, and an opponent who broke all the rules.”

In the introduction of the novel, Clinton writes: “In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I’ve often felt I had to be careful in public, like I was up on a wire without a net. Now I’m letting my guard down.”

According to Simon & Schuster, Clinton also addresses the “challenges of being a strong woman in

the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics.”

In March, the former senator and secretary of state accepted an award for her work advocating for women.

“I’ve had my ups and my downs. In the last months, I’ve done my share of sleeping. A little soul searching and reflecting,” Clinton said.

Clinton has remained largely out of sight, though social media posts have captured her hiking in the woods, going shopping, dining out and catching some Broadway shows.

According to Simon & Schuster, Clinton “describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterwards.”

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles man was arrested on Tuesday after federal prosecutors said he arranged to smuggle into the United States three live, highly venomous king cobra snakes hidden in potato chip canisters.

Rodrigo Franco, 34, was charged with illegally importing merchandise into the country in connection with a parcel from Hong Kong that was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents on March 2 containing the 2-foot (0.61 meter)-long snakes concealed inside the canisters.

Three albino Chinese softshelled turtles were also found in the package, prosecutors said, adding that Franco on that same day mailed a box to Hong Kong with six protected turtles inside.

According to a criminal complaint filed in the case, Franco admitted during an interview with authorities that he had previously received a total of 20 king cobras in two prior shipments but that all of

A king cobra snake seen coming out of container of chips in this udated handout photo obtained July 25, 2017. those snakes had died in transit.

He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison if convicted, although federal sentencing guidelines typically call for less time behind bars.

According to the National Geographic website, the king cobra, also known as Ophiophagus hannah, is the longest venomous snake, reaching up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) in length.

When confronted, king cobras can raise up to one-third of their bodies off the ground, flare out their hoods and emit a “bone-chilling” hiss before attacking.

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UK to tighten rules on drones after near-misses with planes

LONDON — British planes had to be diverted. officials announced plans Saturday The British Airline Pilots to further regulate drone use in Association said independent a bid to prevent accidents and tests show even a small drone could cause severe damage threats to commercial aviation.

The new rules will to a helicopter or an airline require drones that weigh eight windscreen. The union’s general ounces (226.79 grams) or more to secretary, Brian Strutton, said be registered and users will have pilots “have been warning about the rise in the number of cases of to pass a safety awareness exam.

The government acted drones being flown irresponsibly because of concerns that a midair close to aircraft and airports for collision between a drone and some time.” an aircraft could cause a major He said a new report disaster. Pilots have reported “clearly shows that readily numerous near-misses in the last available drones which can be year alone in Britain. Earlier this flown by anyone can shatter or month London’s Gatwick Airport go straight through an aircraft briefly closed its runway over windshield or shatter a helicopter safety concerns when a drone was rotor. And those impacts would spotted in the area and several have catastrophic consequences.”

British police have also reported a sharp rise in complaints from the public about intrusive drone use.

Aviation Minister Martin Callanan said drones are providing many useful services but that the new regulations are need to prevent the technology from being misused.

“Our measures prioritize protecting the public while maximizing the full potential of drones,” he said.

The new rules will make it easier for the government to track drones that have been flown in an allegedly risky manner or that infringed on protected airspace.

Details of the registration plan haven’t yet been worked out.

‘Name your successor,’ wife urges Zimbabwe’s ageing Mugabe

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace attend a rally to mark the country’s 37th independence anniversary in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 18, 2017

HARARE - Zimbabwe’s first lady, Grace Mugabe, challenged her president husband Robert on Friday to name his preferred successor, to end divisions over the future leadership of the ruling ZANUPF party.

Africa’s oldest leader, Robert Mugabe, 93, has ruled the former British colony since independence in 1980 but has insisted that ZANU-PF, not himself, will choose his eventual successor.

But at a meeting of ZANU-PF’s women’s wing in the capital Harare, Grace Mugabe - herself considered by some to be a possible future leader contradicted her husband, who also attended the meeting, saying he should name a successor.

Grace, 52, who has

become a power broker in ZANUPF since her elevation to the top echelons of the party in 2014, said Mugabe’s word was “final”.

“There is no succession which will take place without the involvement of Mugabe. I know the president says: ‘No, no, I don’t want to impose a candidate.’ But I have always argued with him that you have a role, you have the right to be part of that process,” Grace said at the meeting attended by reporters.

“Because we respect him, his word will be final. Mark my words, his word will be final. I am asking him right now in your presence ... don’t be afraid, tell us which candidate we should back,” Grace said, speaking in the Shona vernacular.

Mugabe did not respond to his wife’s comments but earlier

addressed the meeting, where he repeated accusations he made in December 2015 that some in the military leadership were caught up in the succession fight.

“Now you hear some of them (in the military) saying the president should leave. Leave in favor of whom? Who is that someone who has a right to succeed?” said Mugabe.

Fighting over the leadership of a post-Mugabe ZANU-PF has intensified in the last three years, with two camps emerging, one supporting Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the other rooting for Grace Mugabe.

Independence war veterans last year turned on Mugabe, describing him as a dictator and have been backing Mnangagwa to succeed him. The veterans say Mnangagwa has the support of the military.

On Thursday, Grace repeated her previous call for ZANU-PF to change its constitution to make it mandatory for one of the president’s deputies in the party and the government to be a woman.

Critics say this could be a maneuver by the first lady to strengthen her chances of succeeding her husband.

Robert Mugabe is ZANUPF’s presidential candidate for the 2018 election, his last under the constitution. He will be 99 years if he wins and completes the five-year term.

U.S. lawmakers reach deal for Senate Russia sanctions vote

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/BRUSSELS - U.S. lawmakers reached an agreement on Wednesday paving the way for the U.S. Senate to pass a bill as soon as this week to impose new sanctions on Russia and bar President Donald Trump from easing sanctions on Moscow without Congress’ approval.

Earlier on Wednesday, Russia warned it was edging closer to retaliation against Washington after the House of Representatives backed new U.S. sanctions on Moscow, while the European Union said the move might affect its energy security and it stood ready to act too.

“I am glad to announce that we have reached an agreement that will allow us to send sanctions legislation to the president’s desk,” Senator Bob Corker, the Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said in a statement on Wednesday evening.

He said the Senate would move to approve sanctions on Russia and Iran that it originally passed in mid-June, as well as sanctions on North Korea developed by the House of Representatives and included in a bill the House passed overwhelmingly on Wednesday.

Before the latest agreement, some senators had objected to the North Korea measures and it had looked like the sanctions bill, already delayed since mid-June, could languish into September.

If the bill passes the Senate as expected, it would be sent to the White House for Trump to sign into law or veto. It is, however, expected to garner enough support to override a Trump veto.

The House voted 419-3 on Tuesday to impose new sanctions on Moscow and force Trump to obtain lawmakers’ approval before easing any punitive measures on Russia.

“This is rather sad news from the point of view of Russia-U.S. ties,” said Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman. “We are talking about an extremely unfriendly act.”

He said President Vladimir Putin would decide if and how Moscow would retaliate once the sanctions became law. Russia’s deputy foreign minister warned the move was taking bilateral relations into uncharted waters, killing off hopes of improving them in the near future.

Dogged by Russia Allegations

Trump, whose presidency has been embroiled in a distracting dispute over his associates’ alleged ties to Moscow, is on the defensive over accusations Russia helped elect him last year. He has said he wants to mend relations with Russia that are languishing at a post-Cold War low.

Trump had denied that there was any collusion between his campaign and Russia.

Most White House watchers believe Trump will reluctantly sign off on the new sanctions, given deep support for them among U.S. lawmakers and his desire to avoid being accused of being soft on Moscow.

Representative Ed Royce, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Trump would have little choice. The Senate passed a version of the legislation, without the North Korea sanctions, on June 15 by 98-2.

“I think the president will sign it,” Royce said on NBC’s Meet the Press Daily on Wednesday.

The issue has rattled Russia, which fears that its economy, weakened by 2014 Western sanctions imposed over its role in the Ukraine crisis, will now find it harder to recover and grow. Foreign investors could be scared off.

The European Union frets that new U.S. restrictions could pose obstacles to its companies doing business with Russia and threaten the bloc’s energy supply lines.

The Kremlin’s alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election is one reason lawmakers have pushed for the new sanctions.

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Honduran politician pleads guilty to U.S. money laundering charge

Yani Rosenthal exits the Manhattan U.S. District Courthouse in New York Cityy, U.S., May 6, 2016

NEW YORK - A member of a prominent Honduran family who once served in the nation’s cabinet on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a U.S. money laundering charge.

Yani Rosenthal, admitted in Manhattan federal court that, while serving as vice president of a meatpacking business owned by the family’s Grupo Continental conglomerate, he “knowingly” authorized purchases of cattle from a business that helped fund the Cachiros, a drug trafficking ring.

Rosenthal, 52, further admitted that the meatpacking company exported beef from those cattle to the United States.

Rosenthal was charged in October 2015 along with his father, Jaime Rosenthal, a former vice president of Honduras, his cousin, Yankel Rosenthal, a former minister of investment under current Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez; and Andres Acosta Garcia, a lawyer for Grupo Continental.

Prosecutors have said that the four men engaged in a multi-year scheme to launder proceeds of narcotics trafficking and bribery offenses through accounts located in the United States.

The other three defendants have not pleaded guilty or been convicted. Jaime Rosenthal remains in Honduras, though U.S. authorities are seeking to have him extradited.

As part of his plea, Yani Rosenthal also agreed to forfeit $500,000 and pay a fine of $2.5 million.

He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 13 by U.S. District Judge John Koeltl. The money laundering charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years, though prosecutors and Rosenthal agreed as part of the plea that federal guidelines call for a sentence of between four years three months, and five years three months.

In addition to serving in the cabinet of former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya in 2006 and 2007, Rosenthal was a member of the nation’s legislature between 2010 and 2014, and ran for president in 2009 and 2013.

Doctors find 27 contact lenses in woman’s eye

LONDON — Doctors intending to perform cataract surgery on a 67-year-old woman in Britain found something rather unexpected: 17 contact lenses mashed together in her right eye.

In a case report published Monday in the journal BMJ, the doctors said that the woman had worn monthly disposable contact lenses for 35 years; she had “deep set eyes” and poorer vision in that eye, which they said might have contributed to a failure to remove some of the lenses.

The doctors said the 17 lenses were bound together by mucus. A further 10 were found by the surgeon using a microscope. Rupal Morjaria, a specialist trainee in ophthalmology, said the “large mass” would have caused quite a lot of irritation.

The patient had chalked it up to old age and dry eye, Morjaria said.

California deputy attorney general charged with child porn

A California deputy attorney general has been charged with possessing child pornography at his San Diego County home following a monthslong investigation, according to court records and local media.

Raymond Liddy, 53, was arrested at his home in the resort city of Coronado, California, on Tuesday and accused of owning images that appeared to depict minors under age 12 engaging in sexual acts, court records showed.

The San Diego UnionTribune, which first reported the case, said Liddy pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in federal court for the Southern District of California, and that he was placed on administrative leave by the attorney general’s office.

An attorney for Liddy as the suspect in June.

The deputy attorney and a representative of the attorney general’s office did not general, who portrayed himself immediately respond to requests online as a 48-year-old married for comment on Thursday. man with children, told

Court records showed investigators who visited him Judge Jan Adler released Liddy in July that he would talk about on a $100,000 bond and sentenced “sexual fantasies” with individuals on the internet, and that he often him to house arrest.

The investigation began in saved sexual images, according to January after the National Center court records. for Missing and Exploited Children He told investigators he received tips from an unnamed deleted those images afterward, electronic service provider that but may also have forwarded some, a user had allegedly uploaded court records showed. Numerous images of child pornography, court images depicting minors engaged documents said. in sexual acts were found on a

Helped by the San Diego computer and a thumb drive at his Internet Crimes Against Children home, the records showed.

Liddy is due back in court multi-agency task force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for a preliminary hearing Aug 8. officials said they identified Liddy

U.S. indicts suspected Russian ‘mastermind’ of $4 billion bitcoin laundering scheme

- A U.S. jury indicted a Russian man on Wednesday as the operator of a digital currency exchange he allegedly used to launder more than $4 billion for people involved in crimes ranging from computer hacking to drug trafficking.

Alexander Vinnik was arrested in a small beachside village in northern Greece on Tuesday, according to local authorities, following an investigation led by the U.S. Justice Department along with several other federal agencies and task forces.

U.S. officials described Alexander Vinnik, a 38 year old Russian man (2nd L) suspected of running a money Vinnik in a Justice Department laundering operation, is escorted by plain-clothes police officers to a court in Thessaloniki, statement as the operator of Greece July 26, 2017 BTC-e, an exchange used to trade organization.” recorded on a public ledger called the digital currency bitcoin since His arrest is the latest blockchain, making it possible to 2011. in a series of U.S. operations follow the coins.

They alleged Vinnik against Russian cyber criminals Mt. Gox was one of the and his firm “received” more in Europe. Last week, the U.S. most prominent examples of how than $4 billion in bitcoin and Justice Department moved to shut the lightly regulated cybercurrency did substantial business in the down the dark web marketplace market could burn investors, after United States without following AlphaBay. an estimated $450 million worth appropriate protocols to protect The prosecutions also of bitcoin and $27 million in hard against money laundering and coincide with intensified scrutiny cash vanished when it collapsed. other crimes. of Russian hackers after U.S. During his time in

U.S. authorities also intelligence officials determined the digital currency market, linked him to the failure of Mt. Gox, that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. authorities allege Vinnik a Japan-based bitcoin exchange U.S. presidential election using facilitated crimes including that collapsed in 2014 after cyber warfare methods to help hacking, fraud, identity theft, tax being hacked. Vinnik “obtained” Donald Trump, something Moscow refund fraud, public corruption funds from the hack of Mt. Gox denies. and drug trafficking. and laundered them through Bitcoin was the first BTC-e, which has been BTC-e and Tradehill, another digital currency to successfully use out of service for more than a San Francisco-based exchange he cryptography to keep transactions day, attributed this to “unplanned owned, they said in the secure and pseudonymous, making maintenance.” In a tweet on

“Just as new computer conventional financial regulation Wednesday after the arrest of technologies continue to change difficult.

Vinnik, BTC-e said it would the way we engage each other Over the years, law restore service in the next 5-10 and experience the world, so too enforcement agencies around the days. will criminals subvert these new world have been able to identify The exchange is one of the technologies to serve their own users behind pseudonymous oldest virtual currency platforms. nefarious purposes,” said Brian wallets connected to illegal It allows users to trade bitcoin Stretch, U.S. Attorney for the activities by tracking bitcoin pseudonymously against a variety Northern District of California, movements, often with the help of of fiat and virtual currencies, where Vinnick was indicted in the crypto-currency experts. and is known in crypto-currency statement.

While bitcoins can be markets as having relaxed

Greek police described bought and spent anonymously standards for checking users’ Vinnik as a “an internationally using digital wallets with unique identity, and for not collaborating sought ‘mastermind’ of a crime addresses, transactions are with law enforcement.

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Come and join our winning team at Seven Star Resort & Spa The following positions are currently available Landscaping Manager The Successful candidate will report to the CEO and will be responsible for all aspects of operations of Seven Stars Resort & Spa. Work very closely with the Owners and other stake holders. Responsible for managing the Hotels management team (HOD’s) and overall hotel targets to deliver an excellent Guest experience.

Responsibilities: •Oversee the operations functions of the hotel, as per the Organizational chart.

•Hold regular briefings and meetings with all head of departments.

•Ensure full compliance to Hotel operating controls, SOP’s, policies, procedures and service standards.

•Lead all key property issues including capital projects, customer service and refurbishment.

•Handling complaints, and oversee the service recovery procedures.

•Manage on-going profitability of the hotel, ensuring revenue and guest satisfaction targets are met and exceeded •Deliver hotel budget goals and set other short and long term strategic goals for the property •Developing improvement actions carry out costs savings initiatives •A strong understanding of P&L statements and the ability to react with impactful strategies •Closely monitor the hotels business reports on a daily basis and make decisions accordingly •Maximizing room yield and hotels / resort revenue through innovative sales practices and yield management programs •Prepare a monthly financial reporting for the owners and stake holders •Draw up plans and budget (revenues, costs, etc.) for the owners •Helping in the procurement of operating supplies and equipment, and contracting with third-party vendors for essential equipment’s and services •Coordination with HOD’s for the execution of all activities and functions •Manage and develop the Hotel Executive team to ensure career progression and development •Lead in all aspects of business planning Requirements •The ideal candidate must be seasoned and highly intelligent hotel professional with outstanding, management skills and extensive hands-on experience.

Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights. Will be on call 24hrs a day.

•A degree in hotel management or a related field with experience in opening, managing or re-positioning a hotel with clear track record. Excellent computer system skills.

•At least 10 to 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, with significant luxury and international experience, ideally including experience in remote locations. And 5 to 10 years of experience as a General Manager or Asst. General Manager.

Salary USD100,000 to USD120,000 per annum (Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications). Position held by a work permit holder HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER The Housekeeping manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and developing of the overall operation of the housekeeping department in accordance with standards and guidelines along with assuring the highest degree of quality guest care is maintained at all times. In this role, the manager will also responsible for staffing, scheduling, training and developing staff. Salary for this position range at $3,000.00 monthly and based on experience and qualification

Essential Duties: •Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all guest suites, offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms, restaurants, concession stands and all public spaces.

•Planning, organizing and directing team members to ensure the highest degree of guest satisfaction •Daily supervision of the housekeeping staff, including the day, event and postevent •Daily supervision of the grounds keeping staff, including the day, event and post-event •Purchase, re-order and maintain housekeeping supplies and inventory •Conduct pre-event inspections of all rooms, concourses, clubs, seating areas and public areas prior gate opening for every event held at the hotel •Schedule and train all new housekeeping staff members •Maintain the housekeeping budget, providing billing summaries and expenses for all pre and post events •Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct •Knowledge of safety standards within Housekeeping department •Determines and maintains the department work schedule used to notify staff of upcoming events and ensure proper preparation and staffing for each event •Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment; makes arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment •Source the proper chemicals and items needed for the productive running of the housekeeping department •Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description Requirements: •Communication Proficiency, Customer/Client Focus, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Problem Solving/Analysis, Results Driven, Teamwork Orientation, Technical Capacity and Time Management.

•The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel,

crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25/50 lbs.

•Five (5) years of related housekeeping managerial experience, with a working background in productivity planning and interior design •Must be able to work long hours, weekends and holidays •Required to work up to 72 or more hours in any given week Salary range: USD40,000 to USD54,000 per annum (Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications).

SUNFLOWERS FACILITIES MANAGER Providing efficient and accurate management of the property, including; administration, tenant relations, maintenance, repair, security, janitorial service and landscaping. The Facilities Manager handles tenant complaints and service requests, and must be familiar with the terms of tenant leases.

Requirements: •Must have at least 10 years’ managerial/supervisory experience.

•Must have administrative skills, basic accounting skills and excellent customer service skills.

•Highly organised, efficient, self-motivated and hands-on reliable team player.

•Must be willing to work long hours and on call in case of an emergency.

Responsibilities: •Work closely with the HR and Employee Welfare Department to ensure that employee’s accommodations are kept up to standard.

•Inspect property daily to ensure compliance with established policies, safety measures and quality standards •Preparing units for lease and ensure that tenants comply with the terms and conditions of their lease.

•Ensure the timely collection of rent, utility costs and prepare monthly accounting statements.

•Manage on site staff, security team and sub-contractors •Arrange vector control for site and apartment buildings.

•Keep complete set of documents and leases relating to Sunflowers operations and tenants Salary range: USD16,000 to USD36,000 per annum (Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications) HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT/ROOM ATTENDANT Candidates will be required to assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens. There are new positions available and some positions are held by work permit holders.

Minimum Requirements: •Suitable candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working at a 5 Star Resort in a similar role.

•Must have a strong attention to details and exceptional ability to maintain the highest standards of quality required.

•Must have the ability to lift at least 50lbs.

•Must be able to work long hours, public holidays and weekend Wages: 6.31 per hour.

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

•Also requires a great deal of lifting, bending and squatting, so a reasonable level of physical fitness is needed.

Salary range: USD12,000 to USD 13,500 per annum Position currently held by a work permit hold Owners Asset Protection Officer This position is under the direct supervision of the Owners Relations Manager/ General Manager and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets for the assigned Home Owners.

Duties and Requirements: •A minimum of 5 years’ experience •Able to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends.

•Highly trained in security procedures and martial arts.

•First Aid training is preferable and ability to communicate effectively •Physical ability to run, walk, jump and bend.

•Willing to work long Shifts (up to 14hrs) and split shift during the night.

•Willing to work in all weather conditions and ability to respond to patron problems effectively.

•Excellent customer service skills Salary range: USD1,100 per month New position Other positions: Part-time server Public area cleaner

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

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV’s at the security building for the attention of HR. Prospective applicants who are Belongers kindly send copies of your application to the board. Application deadline: Aug 15, 2017

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Michael Kors to buy luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion

LONDON - U.S. retailer Michael Kors agreed to buy luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion, snapping up a British company whose towering stilettos have been made famous by celebrity customers from Princess Diana to Kendall Jenner.

The move comes two months after rival handbag maker Coach struck a deal to buy quirky fashion brand Kate Spade & Co KATE.N, as so-called affordable luxury companies look at new markets and customer bases to boost flagging sales.

Founded by bespoke shoemaker Jimmy Choo in the 1990s, the company makes three quarters of its revenue from selling shoes and has about 150 company-operated retail stores around the world.

Its strong performance stands in contrast to Kors, which has lost 65 percent of its market value since 2014 due to fierce competition and a drop in customers at department stores.

Michael Kors’ shares fell 1.2 percent in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Jimmy Choo shares were up 17 percent at 228.00 pence at 1510 GMT.

Jimmy Choo will help Kors

expand its footwear portfolio to 17 showed U.S. accessible luxury percent of total sales from 11 percent, companies were pursuing the multiKors said on a conference call. brand strategy found in Europe, where

The shoemaker has the cash flows from one large brand are potential of raking in $1 billion in reinvested into smaller but faster sales annually as it opens more stores growing ones. in Asia, especially China, Kors Chief Pusz said it was probably a Executive John Idol said. sensible move in the long term, with

But the pace of store expansion competition unlikely to wane anytime will be measured, he said. soon.

One of the reasons for falling Companies such as Kering SA demand for Kors bags was the fact that have implemented the multi-brand the company was expanding too fast, strategy to boost revenue. Kering which made the brand too ubiquitous. houses brands including Gucci, Yves

Michael Kors, which has tried Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. to stem a decline in sales by expanding Jimmy Choo put itself up into dresses and menswear and its for sale in April after its majorityonline business, said in May that sales owner JAB, the investment vehicle of at stores established for more than a Germany’s billionaire Reimann family, year fell 14 percent in its fiscal fourth signaled its intention to focus on quarter. consumer goods instead.

“We like the target given its Jimmy Choo will continue to solid financial footing, premium luxury be led by the same management team, positioning, and footwear leadership,” including Creative Director Sandra Jefferies analysts wrote in a broker Choi who joined the company at its note. inception.

Kors will pay a premium of Goldman Sachs and JP 36.5 percent to Jimmy Choo’s closing Morgan acted for Michael Kors on the price before it was put up for sale. deal, while Merrill Lynch, Citigroup,

Berenberg analyst Zuzanna Liberum and RBC Europe acted for Pusz said the Kors and Coach deals Jimmy Choo.

Chipotle links sick worker to latest Norovirus outbreak

LOS ANGELES - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc is retraining kitchen crews on food safety and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for employees refusing to abide by new rules, after identifying a sick employee as the cause of a Norovirus outbreak that forced it to briefly close a restaurant in Virginia last week.

“We believe someone was working while sick,” Chief Executive Steve Ells said on a conference call with analysts on Tuesday. Chipotle offers employees paid sick leave, but some workers told CNBC that they were forced by bosses to work while they were ill.

The latest outbreak, along with a separate viral video showing rodents in a Dallas restaurant, pushed Chipotle shares down 13 percent last week.

It was a big setback for the burrito chain, which is fighting to rebuild consumer trust after E. coli, Salmonella and Norovirus outbreaks in 2015 battered its sales and brand.

The company’s stock had flirted around $750 two years ago before the sales-crushing food poisoning outbreaks sickened hundreds of customers in the United States.

The shares got a slight boost on Tuesday, rising 1.6 percent to $354.25 in extended trade, after the company reported a quarterly profit that more than doubled on stronger sales, fewer giveaways and lower labor costs.

Bill Marler, a Seattle attorney who represented nearly 100 people sickened in Chipotle’s 2015 outbreaks, said the company has made the right food safety moves at headquarters, but still has work ahead.

“They have more to do to make the individual restaurants responsible,” Marler said.

“That is where you have to get the work done.”

Rebuilding customer confidence may prove even harder.

Chipotle has fallen from No. 1 in Brand Keys’ annual loyalty index of fast-casual restaurants to No. 9 since the 2015 outbreaks, Robert Passikoff, president of the branding consultancy, said.

Michael Kors

U.S. home sales stumble as prices hit record high

WASHINGTON - U.S. home resales fell more than expected in June as a dearth of properties amid strong demand pushed prices to a record high, keeping first-time buyers on the sidelines.

The housing market has experienced an acute shortage of homes for sale for about two years.

As the labor market churns out more jobs and builders struggle to secure land, building materials and skilled labor, the situation could worsen.

“The fact that demand is so high is actually a good sign of economic health,” said Svenja Gudell, chief economist at Zillow. “But that’s probably small comfort to buyers, especially firsttime buyers that are having an especially difficult time finding entry-level homes for sale.”The National Association of Realtors said on Monday existing home sales dropped 1.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.52 million units last month.

Economists had forecast sales falling 1.0 percent to a 5.58 million-unit rate. Sales were up 0.7 percent from June 2016. The shortage of properties has led to bidding wars, culminating in house price increases outpacing wage gains.

There were 1.96 million houses on the market last month, down 7.1 percent from a year ago.

Housing inventory has dropped for 25 straight months on a yearon-year basis.

A real estate sign advertising a new home for sale is pictured in Vienna, Virginia, U.S. October 20, 2014.

The median house price jumped 6.5 percent from a year ago to an all-time high of $263,800 in June. It was the 64th straight month of year-on-year price increases.

The NAR, however, said the price surge did not suggest another housing market bubble was building, noting that the inflation-adjusted median price was below its peak in 2006.

The PHLX index of housing stocks .HGX fell 0.3 percent, underperforming a broadly weaker U.S. stock market. Shares in the nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton (DHI.N), slipped 0.20 percent.

Lennar Corp (LEN.N) shares fell 0.18 percent, but Pultegroup (PHM.N) stock rose 1.04 percent.

Prices for U.S. Treasuries dipped, while the U.S. dollar rose slightly against a basket of currencies.

Supply Squeeze Homebuilders are struggling to plug the inventory gap amid rising lumber costs. Homebuilding is also being hampered by shortages of labor and land.

A report last week showed housing starts rebounding 8.3 percent to a 1.22 million-unit pace in June, but still below their historic average of 1.5 million units, a rate realtors say would eliminate the housing shortage.

Housing likely subtracted from gross domestic product in the second quarter after contributing almost half a percentage point to the economy’s annualized 1.4 percent growth pace in the first three months of the year.

The Atlanta Federal Reserve is forecasting GDP rising at a 2.5 percent pace in the second quarter. The government will publish its advance estimate for second-quarter GDP on Friday.

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EU increases pressure on Facebook, Google and Twitter over user terms

BRUSSELS - European Union authorities have increased pressure on Facebook, Twitter and Google to amend their user terms to bring them in line with EU law after proposals submitted by the tech giants were considered insufficient.

The European Commission and consumer protection authorities in the bloc wrote to the three companies in June, asking them to improve their proposed changes to user terms by the end of September, according to letters sent to the companies and seen by Reuters on Monday.

The authorities have the power to issue fines if the companies fail to comply.

Twitter did not respond immediately to an emailed request for comment and a Google spokesman declined to make immediate comment.

Facebook said it believes that

the company is compliant with EU law but recognised that its terms could be made easier to understand and would work to meet the authorities’ concerns.

The concerns centre mainly on procedures the social media companies proposed to set up for the removal of illegal content on their websites, terms limiting their liability and terms allowing them unilaterally to remove content posted by users.

The U.S. trio were given until July 20 to submit new proposals, which need to be implemented by the end of September, the letters said.

A person familiar with the matter said that two of the companies had submitted amended proposals, while a third had asked for more time, declining to specify which one.

The companies had first proposed changes to their terms and conditions in March to assuage the

3D-printed Facebook and Twitter logos are seen in this picture illustration made in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina regulators’ concerns in March. The sticking points were terms such as those that forced European consumers to seek redress in California, where the companies are based, instead of

the consumer’s home country.

U.S. technology companies have faced tight scrutiny in Europe for the way they do business, from privacy issues to how quickly they remove illegal or threatening content.

The authorities and the Commission asked the companies to provide more detail on the timeframe and deadlines they would apply to dealing with notifications of content deemed illegal under consumer law, as well as dedicating a page or email address to notifications from consumer authorities.

In addition, the bodies are pressing for a procedure whereby consumers would be notified before their content is removed or given an opportunity to challenge it.

In the case of Alphabet’s Google unit, the concerns were about its social network Google+.

Apple ordered to pay $506 million to university in patent dispute

A U.S. judge ordered Apple Inc to pay $506 million for infringing on a patent owned by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s patent licensing arm, more than doubling the damages initially imposed on Apple by a jury.

U.S. District Judge William Conley in Madison added $272 million to a $234 million jury verdict the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation won against Apple in October 2015. Conley said WARF is owed additional damages plus interest because Apple continued to infringe the patent, which relates to computer

processor technology, until it expired students obtained the patent in 1998. in December 2016.

Cupertino, California-based

Apple is appealing Conley’s Apple denied any infringement during ruling, according to court papers. An a 2015 jury trial and argued the Apple spokesman did not immediately patent is invalid. Apple also urged the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to return a request for comment.

WARF sued Apple in 2014, review the patent’s validity but the alleging processors found in some agency rejected that bid. versions of the iPhone infringe on a WARF brought a separate patent describing a “predictor circuit,” lawsuit against Apple in 2015, alleging which improves processor performance chips in later versions of the iPhone by predicting what instructions a user infringe the same patent. Conley will give the system. University of said he would not rule in that case An Apple logo hangs above the entrance to the Wisconsin computer science professor until Apple has had an opportunity to Apple store on 5th Avenue in the Manhattan borough of New York City Gurindar Sohi and three of his appeal the 2015 jury verdict.

Facebook shares hit record high as mobile ad sales soar

Facebook Inc’s mobile advertising business grew by more than 50 percent in the second quarter, the company said in its earnings report on Wednesday, as the social network continued to establish itself as the venue of choice for an ever-growing array of online advertisers.

Shares in Facebook, owner of four of the most popular mobile services in the world, rose more than 4 percent to about $173 in after-hours trading. Through Wednesday’s close, the stock price had climbed nearly 44 percent this year.

Facebook, which now has more than 2 billion regular users, has been squeezing more ads into its Facebook News Feed while adding more ads to its photo-sharing app Instagram, which has more than 700 million users.

With money cascading from those two services, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said the company was turning attention to monetizing its two messaging services, Messenger and WhatsApp, which have more than 1 billion users each.

“I want to see us move a little faster here but I’m confident that we’re going to get this right over the long term,” Zuckerberg said in a conference call with analysts.

The company also is accelerating its push into video, an effort aimed at taking advertising dollars from the television industry and increasing the time people spend on Facebook.

The Facebook logo is displayed on the company’s website in an illustration photo taken in Bordeaux, France Within weeks, Facebook is expected to start a video service that will include scripted shows, a sharp change for a business built on user-generated content.

Zuckerberg said video would be a significant driver of Facebook’s business in the next two to three years.

With those possibilities still on the horizon, Facebook said total revenue rose 44.8 percent to $9.32 billion in the second quarter of the year. That beat the average forecast of $9.20 billion among analysts tracked by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

Growth was even steeper in mobile advertising, which increased to nearly $8 billion.

“In mobile we’re continuing to see great strengths,” Facebook Chief Financial Officer David Wehner said in a phone interview with Reuters.

“We’re seeing more and more ad dollars getting allocated to mobile, and we think that trend will continue.”

“Killing It on Mobile” Mobile ad revenue accounted for 87 percent of the company’s total advertising revenue of $9.16 billion in the latest quarter, up from 84 percent a year earlier.

“They’re killing it on mobile,” Needham & Co analyst Laura Martin said, referring to Facebook’s suite of apps. “They are the de facto mobile advertising monopolies and that’s a really big deal.”

Martin said she sees no weaknesses in Facebook’s business.

Facebook and Alphabet Inc own half of the online advertising market worldwide, and Facebook’s revenue growth this quarter outshone Alphabet, the owner of YouTube and Google.

Alphabet on Monday reported a 21 percent increase in quarterly revenue, although it started the quarter from a larger base than Facebook did.

Facebook has not said how much of its revenue is attributable to its Instagram unit, although the photo-sharing app has become a greater focus of its business.

“Clearly, the biggest driver of growth is, overall, Facebook News Feed,” Wehner said. “Instagram

is making a contribution and an increasing contribution.”

But investors want Facebook to find additional revenue streams because the company has warned it is hitting maximum ad load in the News Feed, potentially slowing its overall growth.

So far that has not happened.

“They kept warning about ad load, but the ad load continues to be strong,” said Ivan Feinseth, research director at Tigress Financial Partners.

“I still think ad revenue will grow, because more advertisers are adapting to this platform because there are so many people out there.”

The popularity of Instagram also has put pressure on Snapchat, the app owned by Snap Inc. Instagram has added features similar to Snapchat’s and Snap’s stock on Wednesday closed at an all-time low of $13.40.

Facebook said about 2.01 billion people were using its service monthly as of June 30, up 17 percent from a year earlier.

For the second quarter, net income attributable to shareholders rose to $3.89 billion, or $1.32 per share, from $2.28 billion, or 78 cents per share, a year earlier. Analysts on average had expected earnings of $1.13 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

Reporting by David Ingram in San Francisco and Rishika Sadam in Bengaluru; Editing by Jonathan Weber and Bill Trott

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WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD

Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House We are seeking to employ, suitably qualified and experienced hospitality professionals in the positions listed below.

Our ideal candidate should have an outstanding command of the English language, written and oral, strong communication and excellent customer service skills.

Salary for these positions will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance.

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

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

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

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qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Group Executive Pastry Chef Reporting to the Vice President of Hospitality, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Monitors customer satisfaction and consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues •Directs and oversees the pastry and baking functions of the kitchen(s), including menu development, •Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products while testing and developing recipes •Will be responsible for the creation of dessert menus to maximize profits and minimize loss.

•Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions •Create budgets and adhering to sanitation regulations.

•Maintaining payroll costs, inventories, purchasing, cost control and productivity within budgeted guidelines •Supervising employees, ordering supplies, •To assist in the recruitment and training of all new Pastry Cooks •Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs •Follow company policies, procedures and service standards •Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage •Other duties as may be assigned by management •A formal contract will be drawn up once you have accepted our offer. Meanwhile this letter outlines the basic employment agreement.

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

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

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

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

Salary range for this position begins at $45,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Salary range for this position begins at $30,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the Interested persons may contact our HR department you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience via email to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy of your completed application to our local labor department.

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Bolt, Thompson lead Jamaica’s world championships charge

KINGSTON - Usain Bolt is among three Olympic champions leading a strong Jamaican team at the athletics world championships in London next month.

Bolt will chase his fourth successive 100 metres world title and a fifth consecutive 4x100m relay gold at the Aug. 4-14 meeting, his last international competition.

Olympic double sprint champion Elaine Thompson and Omar Mcleod, who won Jamaica’s first 110 metres hurdles gold at the Rio Games, were also included in the 59-member squad announced by the Jamaica’s athletics administration (JAAA) on Monday.

Hansle Parchment, who won 110m hurdles silver at the last world championships in Beijing, and rising star Ronald Levy join world leader Mcleod in the event.

Reigning 100m hurdles world champion Danielle Williams, who set a new personal best of 12.56 seconds to win the Jamaican

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UEFA/FIFA WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP – TAKING A NEXT STEP TOGETHER

150+ Graduates of the FIFA Female Leadership Development Programme (FLDP) gathered in Amsterdam on July 1516th, 2017 to celebrate their success and mission to promote women in leadership positions, and take it another step further in developing a new and improved version of the FIFA Leadership Programme, adapting it to the needs of the member associations and confederations. In attendance, was TCIFA graduate, Candace Hanchell, as well as President Sonia Bien-Aime, who served as a mentor during the FLDP’s first edition. BienAime was given the opportunity to speak on her journey to becoming one of only two female FIFA MA Presidents and having 5/9 female Executive Members at the TCIFA.

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Djokovic to miss rest of the season with elbow injury

BELGRADE - Twelvetimes grand slam champion Novak Djokovic will miss the rest of the tennis season, including next month’s U.S. Open, to recover from a right elbow injury, the Serbian said on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old posted a video statement on Facebook in which he said he had decided to let heal the injury which caused him to retire during his Wimbledon quarter-final against Czech Tomas Berdych earlier this month.

“I’ve made a decision to not play any competitions or Novak Djokovic To Miss U.S. Open, Rest tournaments for the rest of the Of 2017 Season With Elbow Injury 2017 season,” Djokovic, down at number four in the world losing all the grand slam titles rankings for the first time since he held simultaneously after 2009, said. “It’s a decision that winning the 2016 French Open. had to be made.”

He also lost his world number

Djokovic then told a news one ranking to Andy Murray at conference he had decided to take the end of last year. six months off after consulting In May he split with his entire doctors and specialists in Serbia coaching team, having parted and abroad. with Boris Becker at the end of

“I have been dragging last year. this injury for the past 18 months Djokovic now faces the and it has escalated in the last prospect of being outside the top month or two,” Djokovic, who 10 when he returns at the start will miss a grand slam for the of next year -- although he said first time since 2004 at Flushing he was already relishing the Meadows, said. “It became very prospect of battling back to the painful at Wimbledon, where top. unfortunately I had to retire “I will definitely play in against Berdych.” the first week of next season,”

He said surgery would he said. “I have enough time to not be necessary, however. recover as the first tournament

Djokovic has endured a of 2018 is six months away. difficult 12 months on the court,

“Having accomplished

so much in my career I will find it difficult not to aspire to win tournaments.”

“Believe it or not, I am actually looking forward to playing the top seeds in the third or fourth round of major tournaments because for once the pressure will be off.”

Djokovic was troubled by the elbow last season and again this year when he pulled out of the Miami Open.

He said it had also been difficult having achieved the career grand slam at last year’s French Open.

“That was the one I craved for because it was the only one missing from my grand slam collection,” he said.

“I have to admit that I wasn’t quite as poised after lifting the Roland Garros because I felt flat after all the exertions.”

The Serb will take heart from the resurgence of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal this year after they both took injury time-outs last year. Federer won the Australian Open and Wimbledon with Nadal taking the French.

“Congratulations to both of them for their achievements this season and throughout their careers,” he said.

“The bright side is that now I have time to heal and build up my body and strength and focus on elements of my game that I never had time to work on

Olympic champions lead powerful U.S. world team

With eight Olympic gold medalists on its 132-member roster, the United States are ready to be the powerhouse team at next month’s athletics world championships.

Triple jumper Christian Taylor, shot putters Ryan Crouser and Michelle Carter, long jumpers Tianna Bartoletta and Jeff Henderson, 400 meters hurdlers Dalilah Muhammad and Kerron Clement and 1,500m runner Matthew Centrowitz all were in the U.S. squad announced on Monday for the Aug. 4-13 championships in London.

“It looks entirely possible that Team USA could match its impressive Rio (Olympic) tally in August,” international athletics expert Mel Watman told Reuters after last month’s U.S. championships.

The Americans won 32 medals at the Rio Games, 13 of them gold, and similar overall numbers are forecast for London.

Strong showings by 100m hurdles world record holder Keni Harrison and the relay teams, plus leading performances in the triple jump, shot put, women’s 400m hurdles

Golden Spike Meeting - Ostrava, Czech Republic - June 28, 2017- USA’s Christian Taylor in action and women’s long jump should world record holder Usain Bolt make for frequent trips to the one last time, and for double podium for the Americans.

Olympic medalist Tori Bowie,

Gold could also come who is scheduled to contest both in the men’s pole vault where the 100m and 200m.

Olympic bronze medalist Sam The world also will have Kendricks has been dominant a chance to assess rising U.S. and in the women’s 400m where stars Christian Coleman, who world champion Allyson Felix is clocked a season-leading 9.82 the outdoor season’s fastest. seconds in the 100m in June, and

Medals should be in the Fred Kerley, the year’s second mix as well for Olympic 100m fastest 400m runner at 43.70 silver medalist Justin Gatlin, seconds. who faces retiring Jamaican

Senior FIFA VP Villar resigns amid another corruption case

GENEVA — The corruption crisis in world soccer has removed another top FIFA official.

Jailed in Spain on suspicion of financial wrongdoing as head of the Spanish football federation, Angel Maria Villar has resigned his top positions at FIFA and European governing body UEFA.

FIFA confirmed Thursday that Villar resigned as its senior vice president. That followed UEFA’s announcement he had left its executive committee after 25 years. He was suspended as Spanish federation president on Tuesday amid a criminal investigation into allegations of corruption.

Villar exits international soccer in disgrace after rising to the No. 2 elected position at FIFA, the most senior of eight vice presidents behind president Gianni Infantino.

Despite Infantino’s claim last year of the crisis ending for scandal-scarred FIFA, two colleagues on the ruling Council have resigned within three months under a cloud of suspicion.

“FIFA is back on track. So I can officially inform you here, the crisis is over,” Infantino told FIFA member federations in May 2016 in Mexico City at his first congress since replacing Sepp Blatter.

However, Villar follows Sheikh Ahmad alFahad al-Sabah, who resigned in April. The Kuwait royal left FIFA three days after he was identified in a federal court case in Brooklyn as the source of bribes paid to Asian soccer officials. He denies wrongdoing.

Villar left the week after he was arrested in his native Spain, one of four football officials detained on charges of improper management, misappropriation of funds, corruption and falsifying documents.

Villar’s influence had weakened since American and Swiss federal investigations of FIFAlinked corruption were revealed in 2015. Once seen as a potential UEFA presidential candidate, he could not gather support to launch a bid for the European soccer leadership one year ago.

Still, the arrest of a one-time international player turned lawyer, and former chairman of FIFA’s legal and referee committees, is another blow to the battered image of international soccer bodies.

Villar was arrested in Madrid along with his son Gorka Villar, also a lawyer and former director general of South American soccer body CONMEBOL, and two other senior Spanish federation officials.

Spain’s government suspended the 67-yearold Angel Maria Villar from the national federation presidency for one year on Tuesday. An interim replacement was appointed Wednesday.

In a statement on Thursday, UEFA said Villar had offered his resignation a day earlier “as vice president of UEFA and member of the UEFA Executive Committee with immediate effect.”

UEFA said its president Aleksander Ceferin accepted Villar’s letter of resignation and “thanked him for his many years of service to European football.”

“In view of the on-going court proceedings in Spain, we have no further comments to make on this matter,” UEFA said in a brief statement.

Villar was elected to the executive panel in 1992, and was UEFA’s top official for nearly a year in 2015-16 while then-president Michael Platini was suspended from duty by FIFA. Like France great Platini, Villar played for his country, then rose in soccer politics and fell due to allegations of financial wrongdoing.

UEFA said member federations can elect an executive committee replacement for Villar at its next 2018 congress, to be held Feb. 28 in Bratislava, Slovakia. At that same meeting, European officials can also elect a new FIFA vice president. All candidates must pass an integrity check.

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Kyrie Irving reportedly ‘not talking’ to Cavaliers and wants ‘very badly’ to join Knicks

Kyrie Irving is under contract Irving’s mind-set was apparently in that Kyrie Irving is one of the best to the Cavaliers for two more seasons recent communication with ESPN’s guards in the NBA. (with a player option for a third), so Pablo Torre, because Torre offered “He was part of a championship, if the team wants to, it can refuse to an update Thursday on “First Take,” three years straight to the Finals, and acquiesce to his trade request and saying, “I got a phone call, and the we value his talent — significantly.”

That last comment could more or less force him and LeBron voice on the other end of that phone be construed as Gilbert signaling to James to try to get along. However, lest call was a very trustworthy person.

Cleveland consider playing hardball, “And he was saying to me that prospective trading partners not to Irving is reportedly sending a message Kyrie Irving very badly wants to be a make lowball offers just because it New York Knick. Kyrie Irving wants to appears that the Cavs are in a position by playing hard to get. of weakness. Gilbert suggested that

Or, at least, Irving is playing come home.”

It had been reported earlier his team was willing to hang on to hard to reach. That’s according to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic, who reported that Irving, who grew up in New Jersey, the 25-year-old, saying: “Right now Thursday that Cavs management told the Cavs that his “preferred Kyrie Irving is under contract with has found the all-star guard to be landing spots” included the Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers for two or “unreachable” since he asked to be Spurs, Heat and Timberwolves. By three years, depending on the last many accounts, New York’s feeling year. As of now he’s one of our best traded earlier this month.

“The Cavs have unsuccessfully toward Irving is very much mutual, players and sure, we expect him to be tried to contact Irving, multiple sources and young star Kristaps Porzingis in camp.” Altman said that reports of with knowledge of the situation told indicated that he would be delighted a rift between Irving and James were “overblown.” That contrasts with what The Athletic, but he is not talking to with the potential addition. anyone from the organization,” Lloyd At a news conference ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said earlier wrote. Irving has been on a Nike- Wednesday to introduce the team’s new in the week, when he claimed “sources related tour of Asia, but, of course, general manager, Koby Altman, Cavs in LeBron James’s camp” told him “if that would have presented no major owner Dan Gilbert was noncommittal Kyrie Irving was in front of LeBron obstacle to communication, were he so about possibly trading Irving away. James right now, LeBron James would inclined.

“These things are fluid,” Gilbert said be tempted, quote, to beat his a–, end

Someone with knowledge of (via the Associated Press). “We think quote.”

New York could be trying to package Carmelo Anthony, left, in a trade for Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving (2).

James subsequently described Smith’s claims as “not facts,” while ESPN’s Brian Windhorst threw cold water on reports that the four-time MVP was using his league connections to see what Cleveland could get in exchange for Irving. “James has been communicative with Cavs but is not inquiring about any players in possible Kyrie Irving trades, sources say,” Windhorst tweeted.

Third of athletes believe matches have been fixed

More than a third of athletes across 13 different sports believe match-fixing has taken place and some said they had been approached by fixers in the past year, a European report said on Tuesday.

The research by “FIX the FIXING”, a project co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ project at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece, surveyed more than 600 athletes about whether they had experienced manipulation of results in their sports.

The results revealed that about 35 percent of those questioned

believed games had been fixed while 20 percent were aware of manipulation within the last 12 months.

Footballers and rugby union players were among those questioned, along with competitors in basketball, handball, volleyball, water polo, martial arts, badminton, tennis, athletics, swimming, gymnastics and weightlifting.

Fifteen percent of athletes said they had been approached in the past year to fix matches, with financial difficulties and “easy money” cited as possible reasons for temptation.

The Football Association of

Warriors finalize signings of Curry, Durant and others

The Golden State Warriors announced they have re-signed free agents Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston, Zaza Pachulia and David West, making official what had been reported over the past several weeks.

The Warriors did not disclose details of the agreements, but the terms were reported by various media outlets.

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Durant agreed to a two-year deal worth approximately $53 million.

Iguodala reached agreement on a three-year, $48 million contract, Pachulia agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, Livingston signed a three-year $24 million deal, and West signed a one-year contract.

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Ireland announced this month that it had charged two players from first division side Athlone Town FC in connection with match-fixing, and a third in relation to betting.

The London-based Tennis Integrity Unit announced last week that it was investigating alerts over unusual betting patterns involving one match at the French Open and three at Wimbledon, one of them being in the main draw at the All England Club.

“The findings show the extent of the phenomenon of manipulated games and highlight the need for immediate treatment through

scientifically documented educational interventions,” said Vassilis Barkoukis, coordinator of FIX the FIXING.

The report has been partnered by the International Centre for Sport Security whose head of research Ezechiel Abatan said more education was needed to help athletes deal with potential match-fixing threats.

“This data shows that matchfixing is still a major issue within European sport and demonstrates that more can still be done to educate and train athletes, as well as preventing and reporting issues to relevant authorities,” he said.

Sprinter Schippers more relaxed for London after Olympic flop

Dafne Schippers failed to live up to expectations at last year’s Olympic Games but the Dutch sprint queen says she is much more relaxed going into next month’s World Championship in London after learning the lessons of a frenetic year.

Ahead of the Rio Games, Schippers had been expected to complete the 100m and 200m sprint double but collected a lone silver in the 200m after finishing fifth in the 100m final.

“Looking back, it was chaos. Everyone wanted a piece of me. The whole year was full of appointments with the sponsors and media.

Everything was new,” she told reporters at a function for the Netherlands team headed to London.

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“But now I have weeks with nothing on and therefore I’m a lot more relaxed, which I really need. The attention has waned but it has also been a question of self preservation for me to stay out of the spotlight. This is my career, I want so badly to do well.”

Schippers, 25, has a new coach in American Rana Reider, who has put less emphasis on competing in the Diamond League and more on peaking in time for the World Championship, where Schippers says she is aiming for two medals.

In the women’s 100m, Schippers will have to get the better of Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson, with whom she already has an edgy rivalry. Thompson has the best time of the year.

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