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OVER $121 MILLON IN MONEY TRANSFERS LEAVING TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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ore than US$121million was sent out of the Turks and Caicos Islands through money transfers between January 2016 and March 2017, according to the latest figures from the Financial Services Commission (FSC). An analysis of the figures showed that most of those funds went to Haiti ($36million), followed by the Dominican Republic ($23million), USA ($14million), Philippines ($14million), Jamaica ($9million), other countries ($7.8million), The Bahamas ($1.9million) UK ($852,879) and Canada ($639,725). Haiti and the Dominican Republic were again the largest receivers of outbound funds, together accounting for over 50 per cent of outflows. An average of $8million left the TCI each month during the period under review, and most of the funds were sent through MoneyGram, followed by CAM, then Western Union in a distant third. On average, $2.4million was sent to Haiti each month during that time, whereas $1.5million went to the Dominican Republic each month, just under $1million to the Philippines and the USA, while Jamaica received an average of $600,000 per month, and The Bahamas, about $126,000 per month. Commenting on the outflow of money transfers, the FSC said: “The money transmitter sector continues to play an important role in the financial infrastructure by facilitating international payments for the expatriate population in particular. Though the sector is currently being negatively impacted by ongoing regional de-risking, the three licensed firms continue to expand their agent and sub-agent networks and increase the range of ancillary services provided.” During 2016, total remittance outflows increased to $96.7millionn, from the $87.million
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Ministry of Education awards 2014 scholars Tristan Greene & Ryesha Higgs
ristan Greene and Ryesha Higgs have finally been awarded for their accomplishments from former Government’s refusal to name Tristan Greene and Ryesha Higgs as National Scholars in 2014. The Ministry of Education held a ceremony on Thursday August 24th, 2017
recorded at the end of 2015, while inflows increased to $7.5million, up from the $6.3million recorded in 2015. REMITTANCE INFLOWS In terms of inflows for the year 2016, some $3.3million came from the USA, $1.5million from other countries, $1.1million came from Haiti, $308, 615 came from The Bahamas, $32,148 from Canada, $277,462 from Dominican Republic, $156,901 from Jamaica, $44,585 from the Philippines, and $216,732 from the UK.
at the Premiers Office, Providenciales to award the 2014 scholars Tristan Greene, Ryesha Higgs and Joshua Williams who all received plaques. Also present at the awards ceremony to show their children support were Rose Higgs (Mother of Ryesha Higgs), Clayton Greene and his wife Heather Allen (Parents of Tristan
Green) and representatives for Joshua Williams who was unable to attend the ceremony. pictured here are Rose Higgs, Ryesha Higgs, Hon. Karen Malcolm, Tristan Greene, Heather Allen and Clayton Greene.
Meantime, according to latest figures from 2015 data analyzed by the World Bank, money transfers to the Caribbean and Latin America continued to see the most rapid growth rate worldwide, increasing by 4.8 percent to $66.6 billion in 2015. The top ten Caribbean destinations for remittances are as follows: 1: Dominican Republic $5.1 billion in remittances from migrants overseas. Conservative Census data shows there are over 687,000 foreign
born nationals from the Dominican Republic in the United States alone. 2: Jamaica $ 2.3 billion remittance inflows in 2015, according to the World Bank estimates. Census estimates claim there are over 700,000 Jamaicans in the US. 3: Haiti $2.1 billion in remittance in 2015. The Caribbean nation of Haiti, which has some 628,000 nationals in the US. Continued on Page 2
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4: Guyana The South American CARICOM nation of Guyana which conservative estimates claim has 273,000 Guyanese living in the U.S., saw remittance inflows of $294 million in 2015 alone, the fourth highest for the Caribbean region. 5: Trinidad & Tobago The oil rich nation of Trinidad &
Tobago saw nationals overseas send back an estimated $26 million in 2015. There are some 220,000 Trinidadians living in the US. 6: Barbados Barbadians overseas sent back $108 million to the Eastern Caribbean island in 2015, according to the World Bank, the sixth largest amount in the entire Caribbean. Some 51,000 Bajans
call the US home according to the US Census’ conservative estimates.
8: Sint Maartin $55 million dollars in remittances.
7: Belize The Central American nation of Belize received $85 million in remittance inflows in 2015, according to the World Bank estimates, putting it at 7th on our top 10 list. There are an estimated 55,000 nationals from Belize living in the U.S.
9: St. Kitts & Nevis $52 million in remittances. 10: Saint Vincent & The Grenadines $32 million in remittances. Nationals from SVG living in the US are put conservatively at 23,000 by the Census.
TCI going back to Daylight Saving Time from next year The Turks and Caicos Islands will start observing Daylight Saving Time from March 11, 2018. Following extensive consultations across the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), Cabinet has taken a decision on July 19, 2017 for the reintroduction of seasonal time change in the Turks and Caicos Islands to have Daylight Saving Time (DST) during the summer months and standard time, otherwise known as local time during the winter months and for the same to take effect on March 11, 2018. The reinstatement of the observation of Daylight Savings Time (DST), will return the TCI to the same schedule as most of the eastern United States and Canada. Effective Sunday, March 11th 2018, Turks and Caicos will observe daylight saving time, and will adjust time one hour forward. Government had a four-week consultation which started on April 6th and ends on May 6th 2017, in response to an outreach of citizens expressing their concerns of public safety during the darker mornings following the adoption of Atlantic standard time. In 2014 the then Progressive National Party (PNP) Government took a decision to cease observing Daylight Saving Time as the standard time for the Turks and Caicos Islands and in 2015 declared Atlantic Standard Time (AST) as the standard time for the TCI. The decision of Cabinet was largely based on the benefits of extended daylight to the tourism sector, which would have extended the
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hour’s visitors could spend enjoying the excursions and thereby benefitting local businesses as well as their own quest for self-enjoyment. The Turks and Caicos Islands currently operates on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) year-round, making it one hour ahead of cities like New York and Toronto when the U.S. and Canada are on standard time. The implementation and observation of Atlantic Standard Time as the standard time for the Islands was delayed until 2015 to allow sufficient notice, before implementation, to be provided to key stakeholders in the aviation and tourism sectors. The Turks and Caicos Islands has historically observed Daylight Saving Time as the standard time, since the turn of 19th century. In August 2014, following consultation with stakeholders, the Government, through Cabinet, took the decision to cease the practice of observing Daylight Saving Time and to adopt the Atlantic Standard Time (AST) UTC4 all year round, which is four hours behind the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Daylight savings is defined as “the practice of advancing standard time by one hour in the spring of each year and of setting it back by one hour in the fall in order to gain an extra period of daylight during the early evening” (Dictionary.com.2017). A statement from the Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson’s office noted that there is significant debate on the advantages and disadvantages of observing daylight saving.
Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson “Some arguments are based on research and scientific study, but these should be taken in the context of the country in which the study was based. No studies have been undertaken in our islands and as such the Government seek your feedback and participation in reviewing the current practice,” the statement said. It added: “Further economic consideration for the reinstatement of daylight saving includes: being in sync with the large client base on the East Coast for tourism and business, eliminating some discrepancies arising in travel schedules that will make travel simpler, stimulating shopping and dining experiences and it would make it easier for some visitors to adapt to local time”
The debate on the advantages and disadvantages of daylight saving can be separated into five areas: Energy Use, Public Safety, Health, Economic Effects, and Inconvenience. 1. ENERGY USE - A common argument is that the extra hour of daylight that results from daylight saving will reduce energy consumption, as there will be less use of electricity for lighting. A counter argument is that the use of electricity will increase in the darker morning hours that result from daylight saving. A variety of studies in several countries provide some support for both sides of this argument, suggesting that the potential benefit of electricity use reduction is only a marginal benefit. 2. PUBLIC SAFETY - Studies in both the US and UK suggest that daylight saving can result in small, significant decreases in traffic fatalities. However, some research has suggested an increase in traffic fatalities in the two weeks after daylight saving starts, presumably because of persons adjusting to time change. One additional concern is that school children will be arriving at school while it is still dark. This may be a concern because of potential safety issues. Crime and public safety is a consideration, the extended darkness of the mornings provides optimum cover for engagement in these undesirable activities, and further hampers the opportunity for eyewitness detection, facial recognition or identification of other characteristics of offenders that could aide investigations and prosecutions.
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Turks and Caicos Islands brand still strong, says Tourism Ministry Contrary to recent reports in increase arrivals during this period, the media, the Ministry responsible although they are not as high as in the for Tourism/Turks and Caicos Tourist traditional peak or winter season,” the Board makes it categorically clear that press release stated. there is no evidence to support that the “The Government, Ministry recent incidents of crime correlated to a responsible for Tourism and its decrease in arrivals to the destination. partners maintains strong interest in In a press statement, the emerging trends in all our key markets. Ministry urged the local media and We are optimistic that air arrivals will our tourism stakeholders to verify remain robust throughout the rest of any information before statements the year, barring any unforeseen event are made public as they can adversely natural or manmade. The frequency of affect the industry and our economy. flights from most major gateways in According to the second the U.S. and beyond makes the Turks quarter arrival data released by the and Caicos attractive destination Tourist Board; overall visitor arrival by including for the last-minute vacation air and cruise ship increased by 17% or planners.” 350,328 when compared to the same The statement said that the period, April to June 2016. Ministry of Tourism, through its Air arrivals to the destination public relations efforts is “working recorded a slight 2% decrease or 2,655 aggressively to maintain brand TCI less visitors through our airports in the way we have come to know and when compared to the same period love.” in 2016. The majority of these 2,655 The statement continued: visitors were from our two largest “We assure the travelling public that source markets, the United States and everything is being done to ensure our Canada. sense of security in our destination. We “The destination has already continue to urge every citizen that we entered its off-peak season, which all have a responsibility for sustaining runs roughly from mid-April to mid- our tourism product, whether it is November. It is important to note that in keeping your surroundings clean, over the past few years we worked to reporting any criminal activity you
Governor continues to support DDME’S hurricane preparedness efforts
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs may see or know of, and responsibleuse of your social media platforms. Tourism is indeed everyone’s businessLet us all do our part.” According to The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), travel to the Caribbean is expected to slow somewhat this year, following a mixed 2016 in which hotel performance was generally down, due to the increase in alternative accommodation arrangements, such as Airbnb’s but
Department of Road Safety issues warning The Department of Road Safety and Transportation would like to remind the general public that it is illegal to drive without a driver’s license or on an expired driver’s license. In addition, it also illegal to operate an unlicensed vehicle. Motorists are hereby advised to bring current all expired driver’s licenses; persons who have applied for a driver’s
With the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season well upon us, His Excellency the Governor has begun a programme of visits to hurricane shelters throughout TCI to establish that the country is as prepared as possible to protect the inhabitants of the islands in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm hitting TCI. The programme of shelter visits will run throughout the hurricane season and will include a general inspection of the shelters by His Excellency, accompanied by staff from the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies (DDME) who will update the Governor on shelter preparations. HE the Governor commented: “With so much potential
storm activity already this season, it is vital that we ensure that shelter facilities are equipped and ready for the public to use in the event of an emergency. I would like to commend the work of the DDME in preparing for this year’s hurricane season and in raising public awareness of steps that every family can take to ensure their safety at this time. I have been reassured by what I have seen of the shelters that I have visited so far. But we cannot be complacent. I intend to visit as many shelters as I can during the hurricane season and hope to see the same level of readiness across all the islands.” The programme of shelter visits began on 3 August with a visit to the Enid Capron Primary School.
arrivals from most key markets were up. While the off-season is the time when potential visitors may find the best package deals, it is also the time when the Caribbean – including the Turks and Caicos Islands, is most likely to record a slight dip in American and Canadian visitors, as they can enjoy nearly similar weather conditions at home. Several measurable factors may have affected the slight decline in air arrivals; these include, but are not limited to: The Trump Effect – Americans are choosing to ‘Make America Great Again’ by opting for staycations over international travel. Travelzoo’s spring 2017 Travel Trends Survey (Feb. 2017), finds that nearly 60% of Americans will travel domestically for their primary vacation this year. Additionally, according to a recent survey by Skift, (an industry intelligence platform that provides information to sectors of travel), 42% of Americans are not taking a vacation this summer. American travelers are also showing an interest in long weekends to Europe, with new low-cost carriers like WOW and Norwegian Air, offering the most competitive fares to Europe in recent history – $500 or less.
license are encouraged to visit the Road Safety Department on their respective island to collect same. The Department would also like to advise that renewals are now processed on the same day if the application is submitted in the morning. The maximum turnaround time is three (3) days. Please be guided accordingly.
Cydireo Smith Sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for wounding with intent 20-year-old Cydireo Smith of Kew Town was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment after he plead guilty to the charge of ‘Wounding with intent’ in connection with a report made on Friday 6th January 2017. Around 10:30 p.m. on that date, the male complainant contacted station and reported that he had an altercation with Smith earlier that night where Smith tried to stab him but was unsuccessful. Smith left and returned with a gun
and fired three shots at him. The victim received a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. Police launched an investigation. Acting on information, on Saturday 7th January 2017, Detectives saw and arrested Cydireo Smith on suspicion of attempted murder. He was later charged with the offense mentioned above. During his court appearance in the Supreme Court, he plead guilty to the charge. The firearm was not recovered.
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Ministry of Education holds ceremony to award 2014 Scholars also the Department of Education and the National Awards Committee to After a big controversy in 2014 be steadfast in supporting the young which saw the Government being taken people of our country because there are to court, Tristan Greene, Ryesha Higgs so many others like Tristan and I and and Joshua Williams have finally been there are so many young people that awarded national scholarships. are just waiting for an opportunity to be The Ministry of Education invested in and to be seen as something held a ceremony on Thursday August being worth developed. It has been 24th, 2017 at the Premier’s Office, a long haul. I’m sure that everyone Providenciales to award the 2014 knows that but I’m happy that at the scholars Tristan Greene, Ryesha Higgs end of the day that the platform that and Joshua Williams who all received we used and the way that we spoke plaques. Also present at the awards and vocalized our opinions it worked R-L (Representative of the Ministry of Education, Ryesha Higgs, Hon. Karen Malcolm, Tristan Greene ceremony to show their children and we are now here being officially and Mr. Edgar Howell support were Rose Higgs (mother of recognised.” Ryesha Higgs), Clayton Greene and his has been such an inspiration to other academically both of you tying 3rd Rose Higgs said that this wife Heather Allen (parents of Tristan young women in the Turks and Caicos; place in 2014 even though you are just celebration is an example to show that Green) and representatives for Joshua and Tristan you know I love you all the now getting the awards for that re once you know your rights, policies and Williams who was unable to attend the best. To all our students, I just want recognise your performance. I want to the laws of this country peruse it to the ceremony. to encourage you to do your best, stay encourage both of you to do well in your fullest and you will be rewarded at the Minister of Education Hon. focused and I know that in the future respective fields.” end. Karen Malcolm congratulated the you will be a national scholar as well if He added: “I’ve read of things Ryesha Higgs will be travelling students on a job well done and wished you continue to perform well,” Malcolm in the newspapers and so obviously in September to London in the United them all the best in their future said. you’re excelling academically, you are Kingdom to attend university at Kings endeavors. Malcolm stated that she On behalf of the Department of excelling socially and you seem to be College where she will be studying knows both students will make Turks Education and the National Academic well-rounded young people and that biomedical science and also dancing. and Caicos proud and encouraged them Awards Committee, Director of therefore means you will continue Tristan Green has just completed his both to come back home and give back Education, Mr. Edgar Howell added: doing well in your academic pursuits first year at the University of Illinois to their country. “Congratulations to both of you, we had and you will come back to Turks and completing a bachelor’s degree in “Thank you to the parents who hoped to have an opportunity to do this Caicos to make Turks and Caicos great.” civil engineering and will be going support their children, I know that in March and so you knew we were Howell asked the scholars to champion onto his second year and three more with the support of your parents you going to do a formal exercise. Let me the cause of young people who may not years after that and working towards came this far. I mentioned to Miss Rose say to you that this represents what it have a voice. a professional degree and come back (Higgs) that as a single mother she did should represent, congratulating our “The process that brought us to the Turks and Caicos Islands as a an excellent job with her daughter who young people as you perform here has been long, you both and your professional engineer. parents understood what that was and Devonte Smith achieved 9 you are now being awarded formally for passes at Grade A*. The second place your accomplishments. Make sure that scholar obtained 9 Grade l passes ommercial kitchen equipment in all that you do in Turks and Caicos in one sitting in 2014 and a Grade you represent the voice of those who 1 pass in English in 2013. The first technician required may not have a voice,” Howell ended. place awardee passed 14 exams over Ryesha Higgs said, “I would two years, obtaining a total of seven Premier contracting Services Ltd requires a qualified just like to say thank you for holding Grade 1s, six Grade 2s and one Grade technician to maintain and repair commercial kitchen this ceremony to finally recognise us 3. He too sat 9 subjects in 2014 but for what we had initially fought for he only passed 4 subjects at Grade equipment for a large food service operator. Technical and deserved in 2014. I am happy to l, rounding out his scores that year knowledge and skills required to perform the following see that at the end of the day the work with 4 Grade 2s and one Grade 3, tasks but not limited to; that we’ve put in and we invested an accomplishment well below the into proving that we should also be standard of the second and third place acknowledged paid off and we are scholarship winners as well the other o Completion of daily preventative and reactive works also going to be within the history two Applicants who received 6 A*’s o Complete tasks set out by your supervisor books as national scholars. I would and 3 A’s (Tristan Greene) and 3 A*’s o Drilling holes, installing mounting brackets and cutting, definitely encourage the Ministry and and 6 A’s (Ryesha Higgs). By Todeline Defralien
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If you feel you have the skills required please submit application to Premier Contracting Services Ltd, Suit 301 Graceway Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. This is a salaried position to include housing.
Reminder to persons residing in the TCI on an expired visa The Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services is hereby reminding all persons that are currently in the Turks and Caicos Islands on an expired Visa that they are residing here unlawfully. Such persons are encouraged to leave the country voluntarily as any such person found to be in the country illegally will be prosecuted under the law. The Ministry encourages all persons to avail themselves of the Turks and Caicos Islands
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Immigration Ordinance 2015 and Immigration Regulations 2016 or to call the Customer Service Quality Assurance Manager, Emilio Seymour on (649) 338-4114 or email him at infobordercontrol@ gov.tc should you require any further information or have any questions or concerns. The Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services thanks the public for their cooperation in this regard.
Maranatha Academy (A Seventh-day Adventist Institution) Seeks suitable candidate to fill the position of Cleaner This individual must be able to work Mondays through Fridays. Salary is $6.25 per hour The duties include cleaning and general maintenance of classrooms, bathrooms and office. Applications can be sent to contact@ maranathaacademy.tc
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New fleet of police vehicles on the way for TCI A new fleet of police vehicles are on the way for the Turks and Caicos Islands with the aim of boosting police presence country-wide. This was revealed by public relations officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force Kevin Clarke, following queries from The SUN about the condition of the existing fleet of vehicles, many of which have lettering peeling off and look unsightly. Clarke could not say how many vehicles would be added or when they will arrive. He was not able to confirm how much it will cost to fix the paint jobs on the vehicles, but stated that this is something they will be looking into once they know when the new vehicles will be arriving. Explaining why the paint was peeling from the vehicles, Clarke
said: “I’m told that the reason for the defect with the stickers or how the police vehicles look is because of the elements of the sun. The island is made out of limestone which is kind of like soil and so when that mixes with the water it kind of causes the sticker to peel off.” He added: “I know we are expecting a new fleet of vehicles coming in soon, at the moment the emphasis to get them fixed because the vehicles are still running properly, but we are getting some new vehicles and perhaps once those vehicles reach on island we will put those that we have now to the side to get them repaired and enhance the vehicles to make them look much better in terms of changing the stickers and doing a lot of other works to them so that we can get them back on the streets as well.”
Clarke added: “We cannot put those vehicles on the side until we have new fleet of vehicles come in first. I don’t know on which islands they will be distributed to and I don’t know the conditions of the ones on the other islands because I haven’t seen them in a while but the last time I did see them they were in perfect condition. The stickers were on properly and the image of those vehicles were perfectly fine but the ones that we have here (Providenciales) we know that there are some wear and tear and they will be fixed as soon as we get the new fleet in,” he explained. In 2014, there were 18 custom-made Ford Explorer SUVS and one van brought in for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Two of the vehicles were sent to Grand Turk, while Providenciales retained six.
Public Relations Officer for the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force Kevin Clarke
Two new boats commissioned for the Marine Police The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has commissioned two new patrol boats equipped with state of the art navigation system. The two boats, a 33-foot Defender Class type with fitted outboard engines and a 44 foot Arch Angel Class fitted with jet propulsion, named
Sea Guardian and Sea Pursuit were commissioned on Friday 18th August 2017 at the Caicos Marina and Shipyard. “The arrival and commissioning of these boats bring a new dimension to the capability of the Marine Branch Officers in carrying out what
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is often a difficult and dangerous job. These additions to our fleet are particularly welcome as we seek to secure our maritime borders and work in full partnership with national and International partners”, said Commissioner of Police Mr. James Smith.
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Statementmothers from Premier Hon. Sharlene Haitian continue to have Cartwright-Robinson on crime in the Turks the most babies in TCI and Caicos Islands
Haitian women living in the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to have the majority of babies, according to the Statistical Department. The Turks and Caicos Islands recorded 122 births for the first quarter of 2017. This represents an increase of approximately 3.4 percent when compared to the same period of 2016. Males accounted for 48.4 percent of live births and females accounted for 50.8 percent of live births. This figure differs from the previous year in which males represented the larger portion of births (50.8 percent). The majority of births for this quarter were from mothers of the age
group 30-34, when compared to the first quarter of 2016 (where the majority age group was 25-29.) This age group accounted for 32 percent of the total live births. A key observation from both first quarters is the increase in births amongst mothers between the ages of 25-29 and 30-34. According to the Statistical Department, the fact that more women in the TCI are giving birth at later stages in life may represent a shift in traditional gender roles, as more women become educated and maintain more professional forms of work. Haitian mothers gave birth to the majority of babies followed by mothers from the Turks and Caicos Islands. This has been the trend for
a number of years. At present, most births occur between the ages of 30-34 years for both nationalities. However, when compared to the 2016 first quarter, births were dispersed amongst the various age groups. During the 1st quarter of both years, the vast majority of births were from mothers that reside on the island of Providenciales. The department said this is expected as Providenciales has more than 75 percent of the population. In total, there were 111 births on Providenciales, representing 91 percent of total births during the first quarter 2017. The remaining births were from mothers who reside on the island of Grand Turk.
Colin Williams in serious condition after attack Popular businessman Colin Williams is said to be serious condition at a hospital in Jamaica after an attack on Sunday August 20th, 2017 that left him partially paralyzed. According to police, around 1:59 a.m. on the said date, officers responded to the Jimbalaya Bar located on Butterfield Drive where Williams told them that a male came into the bar and started to cause a disturbance. At the time of police arrival, the suspect had already left. Williams requested police assistance to warn the male from coming to his bar.
The male returned to the bar around 2:18 a.m. and allegedly began beating Williams about his face and body causing injuries. The male was later arrested on suspicion of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. The injured man was taken to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and was later flown off to Jamaica for further medical assistance. A suspect was arrested on suspicion of Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm. He is presently on a $30,000 bail and is scheduled to return to the station next month to be further dealt with
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Advance Passenger Information System implemented in TCI The Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control and Employment, Honourable Sean R. Astwood, successfully took the Immigration Amendment Bill 2017 through its second and third readings when the House of Assembly resumed this morning with its ninth meeting to allow the introduction of an Advance Passenger Information System in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), once implemented, will capture passengers’ biographic data and travel details which will be shared with Border Control Officials prior to the arrival of passengers in the TCI. This electronic database of passenger details, which will be shared among cooperating countries of the United Kingdom, the United States and members of the Caribbean Community CARICOM, is an undertaking in collaboration with the Joint Regional Communications Center JRCC, a sub agency of CARICOM IMPACS and the United States Government. The benefits of APIS will be the improvement in crime perception and detection, and deterrence to engagement in the smuggling of drugs, humans, weapons and other contraband, thereby making the borders of the TCI safer while improving the overall
Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control and Employment, Honourable Sean R. Astwood passenger experience by reducing congestion and delays at the ports. During his delivery in the House of Assembly, the Deputy Premier said: “Thanks to globalization and the advancement in communication we now live in a world that, in essence has shrunk, and one that has led to one global integrated community without boundaries. And while there is much to be gained from the exposure to world markets, trade and commerce, such as a thriving and healthy tourism industry, as a small island developing state we cannot continue to ignore the increased exposure to threats that this growth brings and we cannot return to a day and time when we had very little exposure to threat, nor should we want to, as our days of less exposure and
less threat were also our days of less success as a country and as a people.” He added: “Instead, small island developing states, like our beloved Turks and Caicos Islands, must find the balance to embrace the opportunities of globalization and a shrunken world, while capitalizing on the power of an integrated world community to mitigate against the inherent threats that comes with it.” Astwood said there is also the threat of international terrorism, that is not only a concern for Border Control, it should also be of concern to the Airports Authority as well as our Airline Carriers. “Not only has security inspections intensified in light of these risks but one has to wonder if there
is also the need to reinstate border control checks on departure, which will create further delays in the check-in process as we have already seen in the arrivals and entering of passengers,” he added. “The threat of drug trafficking, passenger and gun smuggling along with that of other illegal contraband also present increased compliance risks that require greater vigilance and intensified inspections by both Border Control and Customs Department.” The Five Cays MP said that together these risks have brought greater demands on an already stretched human resource and ultimately lowers the quality of the passenger experience on arrival and departure at our ports and this bill, once passed, will facilitate the implementation of an Advance Passenger Information System that will allow us to systematically address the concerns and risks. The Immigration Amendment Bill 2017, which also includes provisions for the streamlining of the process for in transit passengers, was tabled for its first reading at the July meeting of the House of Assembly and will come in to force on a day as consented to by His Excellency the Governor, Dr. John Freeman, having been published in the Gazette.
Invest Turks & Caicos launches new website Invest Turks and Caicos is inviting visitors to explore its new website www.investturksandcaicos. tc. The new site is the main promotional and informational tool used to give Invest Turks and Caicos visibility in domestic, regional and international investment markets. The scope of the new design was focused on promoting Invest TCI’s primary function and services, Investment and business opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and incorporated several critical components of a good promotional website, including branding; clarity of navigation; and effective search engine marketing. The new website means that customers can now benefit from richer online content, improved navigation and functionality and easy access to information such as statistical data. The site is expected to assist in maintaining the Invest Turks and Caicos brand; communicating the competitive advantages of the islands; and providing relevant, quality and timely information to users.
Vice President for Marketing and Promotion, Trina Adams-Smith stated – “The Agency needed a website that can compete on an international level. One that is professional, informative and visually appealing and that is in line with the company’s brand”. Mrs. Smith further stated that “visitors tend to spend more time browsing a company’s site when there is valuable content. The more informative the website is with quality information; the more time an investor will spend researching the region for opportunities which can generate a lead for the Agency”. Mrs. Smith encourages persons to visit the new website and give their feedback by posting a comment on Invest TCI’s Facebook page -investtci. Invest Turks and Caicos is the Islands’ Investment Promotion Agency, responsible for enhancing the economy through the attraction, growth and retention of overseas investment; and supporting the growth of local businesses. We provide a free and confidential service
to overseas businesses looking to expand and will work with a company project team throughout the investment process, providing advice and support. This can include: – Information on the local business climate; – facilitating contact with relevant Government Departments throughout the investment process; – advice on Government incentives and concessions to investors; – introductions to local service providers/suppliers; – advice on work permits and permanent residency procedures; – ongoing support following set up. We also work actively to support the growth of local businesses, including the management and delivery of the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise programme which provides concessions and reliefs to locally owned businesses.
Rita Gardiner honored by IAAF President of the International Association of Athletics. Federation (IAAF) Sebastian Coe bestowed on Rita Gardiner the Prestigious Veteran’s Pin Award at the Opening Ceremony of the 51st IAAF Congress at London’s Tate Modern on Tuesday 1st August for her outstanding contribution to World Athletics. Mrs. Gardiner was one of the founding
members of the TCAAA and Commonwealth Games Association 40 years ago this year. Since then she has demonstrated her willingness to sports in many areas that were recognized by her International bodies. In July 2017 she was also honored by the President of the Commonwealth Games Federation in Nassau Bahamas with another outstanding Award of Merit.
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DJ Shakes takes it the next level, joining international sound “Red Lion Sound” By Todeline Defralien Young talent in the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to shine, as popular DJ Shakes, also known as ‘TCI’s Most Wanted’, takes it to the next level, being the newest member of the internationally renowned Red Lion Sounds. After coming from the biggest reggae concert in South Florida “Best of the Best Concert” representing TCI and donating his DJ Shakes Music Award to all the government schools throughout the Turks and Caicos, DJ Shakes joined “Red Lion Sounds”. DJ Shakes, whose real name is Andy Williams, told The SUN, “The only thing came to mind when I received the call was, God is the boss and I couldn’t be anything but grateful. Honestly, I never saw it coming. Every day I wake up and pray for more opportunities, keeping the faith and just working hard.” He added: “I look at any opportunity that can better yourself in life is a blessing, so I just embrace this with open arms, working twice as hard, being dedicated, staying focus on the goal, being humble and just continue doing what I love that is, making people have a magnificent time anytime they party with TCI Most Wanted DJ Shakes.” When asked what advice he has for young inspiring DJs in the Turks and Caicos Islands he said, “All I can say is, be original, don’t allow the scene to define you. Educate yourself on music. Be humble, market yourself, understand the importance of showing up early and prepare yourself to put in serious work.” Williams stressed that moving forward TCI can only expect greatness because he “can’t stop and won’t stop”. All he wants to do is make a difference in the beautiful TCI, he said. Red lion sound is an International Iconic foundation sound system of DJs that started in 1996 from US Virgin Islands by Rasheed Martin aka Jah Seed. Based in St. Thomas Us Virgin Islands, rocking everywhere
throughout to the ups the biggest, most talked about party the VI from St. and downs of held in South Florida during Memorial Thomas to St. a small town Day Weekend; the “Bahamian Allstars Croix and St. music scene. Access Granted Festival” in May 2015. John with their Though he This exposure has opened doors for him versatility loves playing to play with bigger artists than ever and energy in nightclubs, before, consequently opening for worldto move any g a t h e r i n g s renowned artists of differing genres. crowd either and special This proactive, well-respected, in the clubs, events, his love go-getter is constantly mixing at concerts for music goes promotional music that hundreds of and even on beyond the promoters across the world have access the #1 radio spectrum of to. He was recently invited to station in VI mixing tunes. travel to California and various clubs and also WVJZ As a promoter, throughout Florida in January of this Charlotte he has found year. 105Jamz. numerous In 2015 Andy decided it was A s ways to time to move his career to the next level, time passed express himself he collaborated with Jajuan Harvey locking the musically. and formed Carpe Dream Ltd. This whole of US VI However, as blossoming business empire (firmly for years they a DJ by trade, rooted in such a closeknit community) expanded the Andy says he aims to redefine the way parties are sound to USA still feels most promoted in these islands and beyond. and UK where comfortable The team’s intuitive and they made Andy Williams also known as Dj Shakes behind the ingenious business sense, spotless more than turntables. track record and contagious charisma just a name for their self, they were Nevertheless, his primary has convinced promoters to trust them rename the sound of the EAST. They revenue focus has shifted to hosting, exclusively and they have always started to tour the world showcasing booking and organizing shows and delivered. their musical talent and making parties both locally and internationally. For a professional service, with people feel good anytime there in the He has begun touring part- over 10 years’ experience and 100’s of building. Red lion sound consist of 5 time, and has played at various venues satisfied customers, look no further US VI members and now the newest throughout the United States, The than CARPE DREAMTM! The number member TCI Most Wanted Dj Shakes Caribbean and Asia. This includes one entertainment & events agency in which makes 6 official members in him being placed on the line up for the TCI. the group. DJ Shakes is the first DJ that’s not originally from the US VI to be added to Red Lion Sound with his young talent and new flavor ready to take on the world. DJ, promoter, an aspiring Music Producer and Composing enthusiast, “DJ Shakes” hails out of Grand Turk. Having spent many years playing at all of the major local night clubs throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands (alongside local hard-hitters and international acts alike), he has had a lot of time to develop his sound. His style of music has progressed radically and as a result, he is now being championed for his rave. A very active member of his local community, Andy is no stranger
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25 percent drop in lobsters on first day of season Lobster season 2017/2018 kicked off on Tuesday 15th August, with opening catch landed at processing plants in South Caicos and Providenciales totaling 32,262 pounds (lbs.), which is a 25% drop in landings recorded for the first day of the open season in 2016. “The first day while important, is not necessarily an indication of the overall health of the fishery, nor does it accurately forecast the coming fishing season. The past three years have seen a decline in the opening day landings; however the total catch per unit of effort for the season has increased. There are management measures in place to support the recovery of the lobster fishery stock and DECR will continue to monitor the landings throughout this year to inform further fact based management decisions, where required by DECR ” said Mr. Ethan Griesbach,
Acting Director of the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources (DECR). DECR Officers have been inspecting catch as fishermen come into the plant and while at sea, and boat patrols have been conducted to deter illegal activities. However, the DECR fleet has been on stand-by to assist rescuing fishermen when needed. Minister Ralph Higgs commented, “I would like to express my appreciation to the staff and management at Department of Environment and Coastal Resources for efforts made to ensure maximum compliance and minimal infractions during the opening of the 2017/18 lobster season. I would also like to thank the fisher folk that came out in numbers, all of whom displayed complete respect for the law and officers. The fishing industry is a very
important traditional sector which the government is committed to working along with all stakeholders to ensure future sustainability of the industry” Restrictions relating to crawfish, as per the Fisheries Protection Ordinance, are listed below: · Crawfish size restrictions are as follows: o 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 o 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 egg-bearing crawfish; · Fishers are not to take or be in possession of 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 and whole after being taken and landed at processing plants or at home, unless processed at sea as per the terms of the processing license. The DECR appeals to citizens, residents and visitors in the Turks & Caicos Islands, to familiarize themselves with and to uphold the Fisheries Regulations, and urges all responsible citizens to call DECR at 338 4170 or email environment@gov.tc to report any violations.
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AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC Key Functions: Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Perform the duties of a mechanic involved in inspecting, repairing, fabricating, rebuilding and maintaining. Mechanic repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system. JOB DUTIES AND TASKS: •Mechanic coordinates activities of technicians, conducts research and testing procedures and ensures the customer’s vehicle is fixed. •Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience. •Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing vehicles, engines and transmissions. •Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions. •Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. •Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices. •Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups. •Repair manual and automatic transmissions. •Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. •Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. •Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job. •Use of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. •Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. •Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
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SKILLS: •Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives to repair vehicles. •Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. •Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. •Managing one’s own time and the time of others. Teaching others how to do necessary tasks. •Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. •Bilingual (English/Spanish) •Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. •Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. QUALIFICATIONS: •Mechanical certification from accredited institution. •Thorough knowledge of all vehicle repair aspects including, but not limited to: Engine, Transmission, and Electrical among others. •10+ years experience in Automotive Repair, with minimum 5 years in Chevrolet Brand vehicles. •Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. •Service assistant must have extensive practical experience in vehicle servicing and repairs, together with experience in supervising technicians and dealing with customers. •Proficiency with computers to input necessary data and communicate with management. •Experience with Customer and Personal Service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Competitive Salary commensurate with work experience and qualifications. All interested applicants should submit an updated resume by e-mailing squant@butterfieldmotors.tc
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CSEC/CVQ pass rate increased slightly The anxiously awaited results for the May/June 2017 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Examinations (CSEC) and the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) were released on August 18; when students from schools throughout the country joined counterparts around the Caribbean in viewing their grades, by logging into CXC’s Online Registration System. This year, four hundred and eighty-four (484) students registered two thousand, three hundred and seventy-one (2,371) entries in twentynine (29) subject areas; an increase of 3.62%. The country’s pass rate increased by 1%, from 72.59% to 73.59% this year. Government Secondary Schools recorded pass rates between 70-94%. There was improvement in the number of Grade I’s and II’s achieved; with the number of passes at Grade I increasing from 237, representing 11.43%, to 303, representing 13.85% and the number of passes at Grade II increasing from 589 or 28.41% to 636 or 29.07%; a difference of 2.42% and 0.66% respectively. Of the candidates who sat, two hundred and twenty-one (221) received passes in 1-4 subjects, one hundred and seventy (170) received passes in 5-9 subjects while five (5) received passes in ten or more subjects. Although the pass rate for English A remained at 69%, the quality of passes improved with
14.96% receiving Grade I versus 14.10% last year and 27.27% receiving Grade II when compared with 20.66% in 2016. There was also a decline in the number of Grade III passes. While Mathematics again recorded a pass rate of 42%, there was a slight increase in the number of passes at Grade III. A Government press release noted that the results for English A and Mathematics are not a true reflection of performance in these areas, as a number of students would have passed these subjects at earlier sittings. It is worth noting that eleven (11) students sat Additional Mathematics this year with nine (9) or 81.82% achieving a passing grade; one (1) student received a Grade I and two (2) received Grade II. The 2017 results also revealed that there was improvement in the pass rate for fifteen (15) of the twenty-nine (29) subjects sat, namely: Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, Information Technology, Office Administration, Principles of Business, Electronic Document Preparation and Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm Management, English B, Geography, and General Office Administration French, Spanish, Visual Arts, Textiles - Level 1. Two students received unit Clothing and Fashion, Food Nutrition certification for Carpentry, two for and Health and Technical Drawing. Commercial Food Preparation, three For the first year of registering for Data Operations and two for for CVQ, fifteen (15) students pursued General Office Administration. certification in four areas; Carpentry - Commenting on this year’s Level 2, Commercial Food Preparation performance, Minister of Education the - Level 1, Data Operations - Level 1 Hon. Karen Malcolm said, “It is with a
sense of pride, that I congratulate the students who successfully obtained passes in the CSEC examinations. I am delighted with the overall improved academic results in 15 of the subject areas and awards for the first ever CVQ entrants. I also wish to congratulate the dedicated teachers who gave of themselves diligently to ensure that our students have a solid foundation to begin their adult lives. I must commend and congratulate the parents and guardians who provided strong support to their children and encouraged them to do their best. I wish all students much success in their future endeavors. May God bless you. Congratulations once again.” The Ministry of Education will continue to facilitate professional development opportunities for high school teachers. Early in the 2017/18 academic years training will be facilitated for teachers in the Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQ) programme. Our teachers will participate in the regional subject specific workshops and seminars facilitated by the Caribbean Examinations Council during the year. In addition to professional development the Ministry will continue the upgrading of laboratories, expansion and refurbishment of classrooms and outfitting of schools with the technological and other learning resources that are required to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
JOB DESCRIPTION – DESIGN DIRECTOR Domino Creative Ltd. is looking for a Design Director with 12+ years’ experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality design. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized 4-year program, along with extensive knowledge of AutoCAD, Xcel, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, and SketchUp. Designer will be required to run projects from initiation to completion including programming and design development, working drawing packages, tendering, and managing construction administration. International travel experience and familiarity with global furniture brands and trends is highly valued. Candidates must also have excellent client interaction skills, be willing to work under tight deadlines, and have superb multi-tasking skills. Remuneration based on experience, commencing at $6,000.00 per month. This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position. All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663. Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.
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Ambergris Cay Facilities Ltd. POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Ambergris Cay Facilities Ltd is seeking to employ someone to work ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS to fill a post on Ambergris Cay. The available post is for a FIRE FIGHTER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: •To work within the Fire Services Department on Ambergris Cay. •To respond to both airport and domestic fires and emergencies •Conduct fire safety inspections of all property on Ambergris Cay •Perform designated training activities in line with OTAR 140 standards •Act as first responders to the Ambergris Cay ‘Emergency Plan’ •Maintain all Fire fighting vehicles and equipment •Enforce procedural rules and regulations of Ambergris Cay. •Maintain shift logs and records of occurrences and complete necessary paperwork. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS: •CAA approved Aerodrome Firefighting Certification. •ICAO/ASSI approved valid Crew Commander Qualification. •Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional Fire Service •Evidence of an unblemished disciplinary record •References from the CFO and DCFO of any previous Fire Service organization •A Civil Aviation Authority medical certificate •Current First Aid certificate •Ability to interact and communicate with people. •Ability to write clear, concise reports. •Ability to stand or walk for extended period of time. REQUIREMENTS: 1.Excellent oral and written communication skills, and advanced computer skills required. 2.Must be physically fit. 3.Must be able to work under little or no supervision 4.Must possess a valid TCI driver’s license. 5.Must produce a clean Police Record 6.Must be reliable, hard working and enthusiastic 7.Required to work and live on Ambergris Cay with rotated weekends off. Salary: $23,000 - $25,000 per annum. Applications must be submitted to: Closing Date for Applications is Friday September 8, 2017 Applications must be in writing addressed to: Ambergris Cay Services Ltd, Unit 51, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, E-mail: burkley.malcolm@ambergristci.com Tel: (649)-941-3777 ; Fax: (649)-941-3778
PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE COMPANY SEEKING THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR Maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the properties under the direction of Premier Contracting Services Ltd. Duties and Skill set required •Provides supervision to the Electrical Technicians and all relevant electrical equipment •Assumes all general responsibilities of an Electrical Technician training within the department • Ensures that adequate materials and tools to execute work are on site. Enforce that all jobs reported as well as completed are logged • Regularly reviews Electrical Technicians general assignments. • Check work done by Contractors to ensure Safety standard and Regulation • Ensure power and lighting system is to 100% on site • Inspect and report loss of power from Utility lines such as primary/secondary cause by fallen switch, open/blown fuse and defective transformer to relevant Utility company/Contractor • Knowledge of Procurement Management and Project Management • Implementation of Energy (e.g. Renewable, Efficiency, Conservation and Management) and Plan Preventive Maintenance Systems • Maintain Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs), Generators/ Alternators, Diesel Engines, Power Transmission, Power Distribution, Renewable Power (e.g. Solar/Wind), Electrical and Electronic Circuits (e.g. Starting Gate) • Installation of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Wiring Systems • Installation of Control Systems such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Please submit applications to suite 301 Graceway Plaza, Providenciales by Sept 15th 2017. Salary based on experience and qualifications. Staff housing is available
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Swimmer’s Ear How Is It Treated?
By Dr. Marsha Barnett If you have been swimming, snorkeling, diving or just having a great time in the water at the beach or pool and you start having pain in the ear, and the ear becomes tender to touch, you probably know you have developed a swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear or external otitis, is typically a bacterial infection of the skin of the outer ear canal. Excessive water exposure and water trapped in the ear is a risk factor for developing swimmer’s ear but it’s not the only precipitating factor as frequently placing objects in the ear like cotton swabs or having eczema in the ears are other potential causes of an external ear infection. What Are The Sign and Symptoms? Most times, the initial symptom is a feeling of fullness in the ear as if it is blocked and you may experience a temporary reduction in hearing on that side. This can be accompanied by pain and tenderness to the outer ear when touched. There might be itching to the ear and sometimes there might be drainage of fluid from the affected ear. As the infection progresses, one might develop a fever and even swollen lymph nodes in the area.
Whilst there are over the counter preparations for swimmer’s ears, they are usually best suited as a tool to prevent the development of the condition or to treat early and mild cases. If there is drainage from the ear, intense pain, fever or swollen lymph nodes, it’s probably time to seek medical attention. Your doctor will be able to confirm the diagnosis but also rule out any additional factors such as a middle ear infection which sometimes accompanies the outer ear problem. Additionally, any complicating factors can be managed such as wax impaction, requiring syringing or an ear eczema. Most times, antibiotic eardrops, sometimes containing a steroid, are given to be dropped in the affected ear several times a day. Frequently, oral antibiotics and analgesics are also prescribed. For patients who have recurrent symptoms or chronic outer ear infections, the exacerbating factors such as an ear eczema, fungal skin infection, chronic ear irritation for example from hearing aids or allergies must also be addressed. Can It Be Prevented? For a few persons, swimmer’s ears can be a recurrent problem.
However, a few simple practices will help reduce the likelihood of developing an outer ear infection. •Decrease exposure to water. If you are prone to infections it is advisable that you use an ear plug when you swim. •If you already have an ear infection, or if you have a hole in your eardrum, or if you have had ear surgery or ear tubes, first consult your doctor prior to swimming and before you use any type of ear drop. •Mineral oil ear drops can be used to protect the ear from water and also help keep wax soft. This might be particularly helpful if blockage of the ear canal with wax plays a part in your infection. •A solution of hydrogen peroxide can be used for occasional ear cleaning and to help remove ear wax that can cause water to build up in the ear. •You can also use a hair dryer on low setting to dry the ear canal after swimming or using the drying ear drops. •Do not insert instruments, scratch, or use cotton swabs in the ears.
Swimmer’s ear is a treatable condition that usually resolves quickly with appropriate treatment. Typically, it does not have any long-term or serious complications.
Dr. Marsha Barnett *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general practitioner who also specializes in dermatology. For questions or comments, please contact at drmarshabarnett@ gmail.com or at Associated Medical Practices - 946-4242.
COX MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Cox Plaza, 15 Five Cays Road Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-941-3650 Fax: 649-946-4283 bac@tciway.tc
SEEKS TO RECRUIT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS: 2 HVAC TECHNICIAN/FOREMAN JOB SUMMARY-Responsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Manage and support personnel in the day to day operation. •Liaise with the client, attend project review meetings and address client concerns. •Plan, implement and control a production schedule for HVAC projects. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: •A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role is essential. •HVAC Technician Certification, Mitsubishi City Multi & Lennox VRF Certified. Project Management Skills. •Ability to represent the company in a professional manner. SALARY-Negotiable between $ 44,000 to $ 68,000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience. 4 HVAC TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMMARY-Assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Installation of HVAC units, including electronic and mechanical components •Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units including electronic and mechanical components RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: •A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role is essential. •HVAC Technician Certification •Ability to represent the company in a professional manner. SALARY-Negotiable between $ 22, 000 to $ 40, 000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience. 3 HVAC DUCT FABRICATOR/INSTALLER JOB SUMMARY -Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair duct work products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Includes sheet metal and fiber glass duct installers who install prefabricated ducts used for HVAC. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints& drawings •Maneuver completed units into position for installation, and anchor the units. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: •A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential. •HVAC Duct Fabricator Certification.
SALARY-Negotiable between $ 21,000 to $ 28,000 per annum based on education, qualifications and experience. 2 LABOURER JOB SUMMARY -Performs a variety of basic technical tasks related to assisting in the service and repair of all heating and air conditioning systems. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •design, manufacture, and install a basic duct fitting •Assists HVAC Technician in repairing/installing mechanical and electrical systems on heating and cooling equipment. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: •A Minimum of 3 years knowledge of basic HVAC systems. •Knowledge on operating hand tools •Requires the ability to lift, carry medium weights, up to 75 lb SALARY-Wages range between $6.50 to $ 8.50 per hour based on qualifications and experience. 1 DOMESTIC WORKER JOB SUMMARY- Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain the residence in a clean and orderly manner. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Oversee laundry and cleaning for household •Purchase or order groceries and household supplies to keep kitchens stocked and record expenditures. •Request repair services. •Care for children by overseeing their activities, providing companionship, and assisting them with dressing, bathing, eating, and other needs. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED •A minimum of 5 years experience •Must be able to understand, speak & write English. SALARY- $13,000 per annum All Interested applicants must submit a resume, contact information, cover letter, two letter of reference (one from a former employer, copies of educational certifications, a police record and a copy of passport photo page to bac@tciway.tc. To request a full job description please email bac@tciway.tc. Interested Turks & Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application for the position to the TCI Work Permit Board. All positions currently held by work permit holders. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1st, 2017
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Bugaloo’s restaurant sponsors student Scholarship
La’Shano Pierre who works a summer job at the beautiful Bugaloo’s restaurant in five cays was surprised to find out that Bugaloos will be covering the cost of his upcoming academic year in the U.K. Pierre who was born and raised in Five Cays was really happy that Bugaloos continues to support the community on such a largescale basis. “First of all, I would like to Thank God for his blessings upon my life, also I would like to thank my Family and friends and every member of the community for their support,” he said. “The opportunity that Bugaloos has brought before me goes to show that no matter who you are once you are focused and determined opportunities will come your way.” Pierre said that from a very young age he and his friends could
always count on Bugaloo’s support and sponsorship at various basketball tournaments locally and abroad. “ When I was unable to go to the YBOA basketball nationals, because of a lack of funds, Bugaloo’s stepped forward and sponsored me. Throughout the years they have always kept in touch with us to make sure we were heading along the right path. When I came home from studying abroad for the summer, they offered me a job so I could save money for my upcoming school year,” he said. “Throughout my time at Bugaloos one of the things I valued the most was the positive mentoring sessions on life and business management, which really enhanced my knowledge helping me to reach my goal of becoming a future entrepreneur. The owner always encouraged me to
keep my head up and push forward to achieve my goals. As we approached the beginning of the school year, I was certain that I would be selected to return to England, since my grades were very high. However, I received the list of students chosen, and my name was not on it. Needless to say, I was so despondent and it showed on my face when I arrived at work. That’s when the owner pulled me aside and told me that Bugaloo’s would cover the cost of my next academic year,” Pierre continued. Pierre said the restaurant owner said he was proud of his academic achievements and his work ethics at Bugaloo’s and that he deserved to go. “ This uplifted me in a way I will always remember. I went from despair to joy because someone
believed in a young man from Five Cays. I hope to be a role model for all the young men of Five Cays who are so often forgotten,” Pierre added. “At this time, I would once again like to thank the owner and the team at Bugaloos as well as the members of my community. Thank you for your support and the opportunity you have given me. I assure you that I won’t disappoint.”
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GraceKennedy Limited is seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Insurance professional for one of its subsidiaries, GK Insurance Brokers, located in Turks and Caicos. Reporting to the Managing Director of Allied Insurance Brokers based in Jamaica, the General Manager will be responsible for the strategic leadership and growth of the company. The Role • The General Manager will be responsible for preparing the company’s business plans and directing the operations to achieve budgeted goals and other key performance indicators. • The individual selected will be responsible for managing and promoting the image of the company as the Broker of choice. • The successful candidate will develop and motivate a team of professionals who are committed to delivering high quality service. • The General Manager will maintain appropriate contacts and develop relationships with key stakeholders. • The successful candidate will focus on increasing the company’s client portfolio through the acquisition and renewal of customer accounts. • The General Manager will focus on the company’s risk management. The Candidate • The ideal candidate will have completed a post graduate degree in Business Administration or related discipline and have the Insurance Qualification such as Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII). • The General Manager must have a minimum of ten years’ experience in general insurance of which, at least seven must be at a senior management level. • The candidate must have knowledge of all classes of insurance and reinsurance as well as the Laws of Turks and Caicos Islands. • The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability to build and motivate teams to achieve results. • Sound decision making, analytical, forecasting and organisational skills are required for the post. • Proven, effective oral and written communication skills as well as strong negotiations skills are essential. • The ideal candidate must have advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Project and financialsoftware applications. • All suitably qualified persons are invited to submit applications online at hrsupport@gkco.com by August 31, 2017. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Position: Chief of Clinical Services (Interim) Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: To manage the staffing and operations of the nursing and clinical services provided within the Cheshire Hall Medical Center and the Cockburn Town Medical Center. Oversees the operation of services, manages (directly or indirectly) the quality of clinical services through available resources. Ensures continuity of services on a 24/7 basis. Responsibilities: •Accountable for defining the management structure and allocating responsibilities to his/her management team. •Creation of policies and procedures for every department/ discipline with the realm of clinical services. •Ensures systems are in place and adhered to regarding quality of care in accordance with best practices. •Provides advice and guidance to CEO and others as requested on clinical matters. •Accountable for decisions made in all areas in . Requirements and Experiences: •Holder of a Masters Degree in Health Administration •Current ACLS certification. •At least five years of proven success in an executive or senior management position in an acute care hospital setting. Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder.
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157 Caicos Pine Saplings Added to Diamond Jubilee Pineyard, Pine Cay Caicos pine, the National Tree of the Turks and Caicos Islands, received a well-needed population boost on Pine Cay last week through collaborative efforts of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR), Department of Agriculture, Meridian Club at Pine Cay, and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew). The fourth planting of Caicos pine (also called Caribbean pine) saplings, grown in the Caicos Pine Recovery Project (CPRP) nursery on North Caicos, saw 157 young trees between 2 and 5 feet tall transported to Pine Cay and planted in the Diamond Jubilee Pineyard. Established in May 2012 during the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II and coinciding with the International Day of Biological Diversity, the restoration habitat now boasts over 400 healthy young saplings – which should soon begin bearing their own seeds. Caicos pine trees have been carefully tended in DECR’s CPRP nursery since 2009, following wild collection of seeds and a carefully-executed custom-made seed sowing protocol by Junel Blaise, Nursery and Maintenance Officer. Blaise, along with supervisor Bryan Naqqi Manco, DECR’s Terrestrial Ecologist/ Environmental Officer, together manage the nursery with over 500 pine trees and upwards of 50 species of native plants, and tend to the ten miles of firebreaks and trails on over 1000 acres of pineyard,
DECR Nursery and Field Officer Junel “Flash” Blaise plants a Caicos pine sapling in the Diamond Jubilee Pineyard on Pine Cay to facilitate habitat restoration. a critical habitat in North and Middle Caicos and Pine Cay. Caicos pine’s population was reduced by 95% across TCI by the introduction of the invasive pine tortoise scale insect, but Pine Cay’s population has survived better than those on North and Middle Caicos. The Diamond Jubilee Pineyard gives DECR and RBG Kew scientists a better understanding of successful methods towards the restoration of this globally imperiled ecosystem and a historically unique part of TCI’s natural and cultural heritage. Karen Preikschat, Assistant Resort Manager of the Meridian Club,
stated “I spent a very informative 1 ½ hours touring the control site and planting site on Pine Cay with Bryan Naqqi Manco. Bryan took his time explaining the procedure that would be completed this week here on Pine Cay. One of the most interesting facts I learned that the 157 trees that were planted were germinated from seeds from the Pine Cay trees. I also learned how important controlled burning is for the survival of the Caribbean Pine. I believe we need to take a closer look at the trees, shrubs and flowers that we import from other countries which are carrying pests that are endangering our local flora.”
CPRP staff members met with the Wildlife Management International team working on the Saving the Iguana Islands project, and agreed that it will be very interesting to see how recovering Turks and Caicos rock iguanas interacts with the recovering Caicos pine ecosystem. In no other place does the endemic rock iguana naturally inhabit pineyard habitat, but with successful recovery techniques, Pine Cay’s historically natural ecosystem should become more intact. Originally supported by the TC I Government’s Conservation Fund, later grants from the Overseas Territories Environment Programme and Darwin Plus funds kept the Caicos Pine Recovery Project well-funded until 2016. The project is now supported with staff and transportation from DECR, but currently has no regular recurrent funding. Following this outplanting event, the CPRP nursery has plenty of room to plant more seeds, which will grow into saplings that can be planted out in about three years. The 200+ trees remaining in the nursery are from North and Middle Caicos populations, which are genetically different from Pine Cay’s trees. They will be planted in the seed orchard at the Kew Agricultural Station (Government Farm) and hopefully on some protected sites on Middle Caicos soon.
Professional Maintenance Company seeking the following skilled technician Maintenance technician Maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the properties under the direction of Premier Contracting Services Ltd.
Duties, Experience and Skill set required
“Special Projects Manager” Our client, a fast growing Turks and Caicos Islands hotel and property management company is seeking a qualified and experienced manager to handle the execution and implementation of special projects. This will be an ongoing position with future growth potential. The candidate must actively participate in creating an excellent and professional guest experience. The candidate will work closely with the senior management team and must have the following experience and attributes: • Detail oriented person capable of initiating and developing critical projects with senior management support • Able to negotiate contractual agreements with villa/residence owners or other counterparties • Able to work and communicate in a team atmosphere • Drive and lead team meetings on projects and present key findings, recommendations & strategies • Must be able to bring projects to fruition and within a specified time line • Minimum of three years experience in project management or business development • Hospitality experience and/or business development experience would be an asset • Ability to produce a strategic plan and that encompasses all of the management company’s business entities • Passion for brand development organizational structure and finding the best path forward for new initiatives in conjunction with senior management • University Degree. Masters in Business Administration preferred • Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a management capacity • Proven track record in growing a business and contract negotiation, production of accurate mission critical reporting and provision of solutions and decision-making based on detailed analysis and understanding of business issues. All resumes and applications must be forwarded in complete confidence by hand to: Attn: Applications (Special Project Manager) Marlin Limited Suite A210, Regent Village East Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Or by email to: resumes@marlintc.com specifying the job title
•Five (5) years experience in industrial refrigeration for commercial cold storage as well as commercial air conditioning systems. Must hold technical certificates for both. •Ability to supervise and coordinate several maintenance technicians while completing numerous simultaneous jobs •Fluent in Microsoft excel, word and office •Technical knowledge in plumbing, electrical and mechanical works, certificates required. •Installation of new equipment including refrigeration compressors, evaporators and condensers, ability to repair all large commercial cold storage •Supervision and development of daily routines of refrigeration maintenance staff. •Development and production of maintenance budgets, including parts and equipment orders. •Development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules •Ability to complete tasks swiftly, good problem solving skills is a must. •Experience in the commercial cold storage / maintenance industry preferred. •Installing and repairing components such as Copeland discuss compressors, motors, condenser units, evaporators, switches and copper lines for 404A gas, refrigerant oil •Daily monitoring, checking and overhauling commercial cold storage refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing/ replacing defective components •Experience with Danfoss refrigeration computerized controls •Required to be on call 24 hours, must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Please submit applications via email at maintenance@khcapital.com
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My Journey This Summer By Zaria Thomas
On July 7th 2017, my fellow dancers, Aaliyah Oudman, Caitlin Lewis, Earltray Robinson, Makhya Wignal and I (Zaria Thomas) embarked on a trip that would change our lives for the better. The night before, I could barely sleep as excitement and anxiousness bubbled inside of my stomach and the infinite possibilities bounced around in my head. It felt like an outer body experience; the fact that I was given this tremendous opportunity had not hit me until I was seated on the plane to Pennsylvania. Although there were a few bumps in the traveling road, it did not discourage us because we knew one way or another we were going to arrive in Philadelphia and we did . . . at 2 o’clock in the morning. Even after a long day, we still couldn’t sleep. That night my roommate, Caitlin and I didn’t go to bed until we were unpacked. We spent the rest of the weekend preparing ourselves mentally
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and physically for the next 4 weeks the different wildlife it had to offer. The following weeks were still ahead of us. We went to a dance store named Motions to buy all the taxing but our bodies became used to necessary supplies. I had never been the work load. Unfortunately, some of in a store like that before so it was a us had some minor injuries, but we did bit overwhelming. If I had stayed in not let it stop us. We would still take the store too long I would have bought the classes even if we had to mark the one of everything. We also went to the routines. As we became more King of Prussia mall; one of the biggest malls I have ever visited! I think if comfortable with our surroundings, we could’ve gone there every day, we we started to venture into the city of West Philadelphia during our lunch would have. The first week was one of the break. It was truly amazing to see hardest in my entire life. Every day the diversity in the people and the for 6 hours we all worked extremely establishments within the city. By the hard to better ourselves as dancers. end of the trip, Caitlin, Aaliyah and I We participated in a number of classes had deemed ourselves city girls. During our free time Mrs. including ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, Barbara Pankhurst, our care giver, African and tap. Despite our crying muscles made sure we were entertained, and and tired minds, we pushed through that we experienced the rich culture and successfully completed our first and history Philadelphia had to offer. week. That weekend I was rewarded My personal favourites were being with a wonderful birthday celebration. able to go to the Philadelphia Art On Saturday morning, we took a Museum and going to a matinée of trolley tour to see all the beautiful “Wicked,” a world-renowned musical. murals around Philadelphia. Later in I also enjoyed the array of cuisines the afternoon, we made our way to the Philadelphia had, especially the Philadelphia Zoo and marveled at all restaurant Honeygrow, where you can
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The Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking an outstanding professional for the role of Port Engineer to take up post in the Providenciales Office. GENERAL PURPOSE: The Port Engineer will manage all aspects of marine engineering activity undertaken in the TCI Ports Authority multi-port system. The Port Engineer will be responsible for managing resources for engineering operations, including manpower requirements and maintaining port equipment to the required specifications. The Port Engineer will also ensure that any engineering assets are effectively registered, and a working Health and Safety strategy is developed for engineering operations in the port environment. The Port Engineer will report directly to the Director of Ports regarding all Engineering, Vessel Inspections, Maritime and other Port State Controls Measures. Essential Functions and Responsibilities •The Port Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all equipment and the Port’s marine assets are maintained and repaired. •Ensures the safe operation of all marine vessels within the legal requirements of the TCI Ports Authority Ordinance and the International Ship Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). •Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution controls. •Develop preventative maintenance plans for all Port navigational aids and Lighthouse device servicing, also updating published navigation charts. •Ensure proper Port State Controls inspections for Foreign Vessels visiting the TCI Ports Authority Port Facilities. •Develop quayside and port services safety policies to ensure best practices with regards to accidents and damages. •Responsible for all timely submissions of port engineering reports and project assessment data. •Estimating of budgets /cost for port terminal mechanical/electrical projects. •Responsible for Port terminal land use plan, terminal supervision and container management system. •Submissions to capex expenditure for new fiscal year budget preparations for Port engineering maintenance. •Recognize performance and cost control measures to achieve operational objectives with regards to port terminal profit outputs. •Monitor regulatory mandates and requirements for Cruise Port Terminal. •Establish and implement Port Traffic Management Plan. •Design and implement Port Led Lighting System to provide complete luminous coverage for Dock/Wharf and all Port entry and exit points.
personalize your own meal. At the end of the 4-week intensive, we were all rewarded with a Dance Showcase, which highlighted all that we had learned during the intensive. Unfortunately, we had to leave the next morning, so that night was filled with tears and somber goodbyes. We all made amazing friends at the intensive and we hope to see them again. I also became closer with the dancers on the trip with me, which I am extremely glad because they are all beautiful people. I would like to thank Mr. Mark and Mrs. Barbara Pankhurst and TCFAF for giving my friends and me this amazing opportunity. It is something I will never forget, and I think the other dancers would say the same thing. I truly appreciate the wonderful work TCFAF is doing, and how compassionate they are towards the children of the Turks and Caicos Islands who want to pursue the arts as a career. Without Mrs. Barbara’s advice and encouragement, I would not be where I am as a dancer and a person today.
•Compile and submit logistical and statistical reporting in regards to cargo handling procedures, equipment and risk management. •Oversee proper certification and verification of stevedoring machinery and equipment. •Provide training for associated engineering team members to develop and enhanced individual and group performance. •Develop marine oil spill prevention, controls and countermeasures training plans. Requirements •Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Ship Maintenance Software •Oversee the safe and economic operation of an assigned group of vessels and cost-effectively managing the assigned vessels. •Manage day-to-day vessel-related problems including operational, technical support, safety areas, providing supervision, and handling crew-related issues. •Manage daily operations according to the Safety and Quality Management System. •Work with assigned vessel personnel to ensure they operate according to the policies, procedures, and performance standards of the TCI Ports Authority. •Exhibit strong leadership skill/qualities to effectively lead engineering personnel in optimizing productivity, port compliance and port technical goals. •Be flexible and adaptable to change within the dynamic maritime industry. •Member of the Incident Response Team (IRT) for any vessel casualty assigned. •Conduct accident or near-miss investigations. •25-40% travel Qualification and Experience • Possession of High school diploma • Marine Engineering degree from a university, Maritime college, or Technical Institute • Six (6) years’ minimum experience in the Maritime Port environment • Knowledge of Marine Oil Transportation • First Aid – CPR training or Certification • Must possess clean police record • Six Sigma trained or certified Salary: $68,500 per annum Application Procedure: Interested persons should submit their resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two (2) references (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a current police certificate and a copy of the passport photo page. Applications should be addressed to: Director of Ports, Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands and emailed to jobs@ports.tc. Candidates are asked to submit documentation on or before the deadline date. Deadline: Friday 8th September, 2017. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
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PROVO STEVEDORING LTD.
Is seeking to employ an ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Works actively, internally and externally with the out-source vendors to ensure that the organization’s Finance and Human Resources needs are met. The Administrative Manager assists with preparation of the payroll and with personnel administration. The Administrative Manager assists the General Manager in preparing for Board meetings. Ultimately, the Administrative Manager is responsible for assuring that the organization has the administrative support necessary to conduct its business and fulfill its mission. ESSENCIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES ADMINISTRATIVE •Perform and supervise general office activities, such as greeting visitors, filing, photocopying, faxing, processing outgoing and incoming mail, routing and screening all incoming calls, and distributing messages to appropriate team members. •Ensure that conference rooms, meeting rooms and reception areas are ready for meetings. •Oversee the preparation, analysis, negotiation, and review of contracts related to purchasing materials, supplies, products, or services. •Provide or oversee centralized operations and procedures of services for the agency. •Plan and coordinate staff development and monthly staff meetings. •Create and maintain effective internal controls for equipment inventory. •Maintain and safeguard company records. •Manage the organization’s office and storage space. Perform as liaison with varies vendors, providing maintenance, security, and other occupancy services. HUMAN RESOURCE •Collect/approve all timecards and payroll information PSL employees, and transmit to payroll service. •Distribute payroll and employee reimbursement checks. •Assist managers with personnel issues and administration of personnel policies. •Conduct new employee orientation, and exit interviews, forward employee materials to Human Resources. •Assist Managers in recruitment process. •Maintain Employee personnel files. FINANCE • Assist program Directors preparing and maintaining contract requirements.
•Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts •Code vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursement forms and transmit to Accounting Department. •Review and approve weekly payable for processing. •Prepare month end program reports for office equipment and send to Accounting Department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES •Ability to understand and analyze financial data. •Ability to present information in a consistent, organized and accurate way. •Ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, the Board of Directors, and the public. •Ability to work in a self-directed, organized manner. •Good working knowledge of office procedures and office management. •Excellent ability to effectively communicate in both a verbal and written manner (director & above level). •Excellent telephone receptionist skills with a thorough knowledge of telephone etiquette. •Ability to understand technical instructions. •General background and knowledge in accounting procedures. •Excellent computer software skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access), email and electronic calendar (Outlook). •Effective problem solving and negotiating techniques. •Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. •Ability to show flexibility in response to change and accommodate new methods and procedures. •Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures •Disciplined and able to maintain confidentiality REQUIREMENTS •Associate degree and two years of related work experience or the equivalent of four years of related work experience. •General background and knowledge in accounting procedures, bookkeeping and budget experience. •Experience in office management, administration and good computer skills. COMPENSATION •$40K - $50K POSITION TYPE • Full-Time
Please submit applications to main office at Provo Stevedoring Ltd., Port Authorities Building, South Dock Port, Providenciales TCI.
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Graceway IGA stages 4th annual back to school treat
Graceway IGA’s annual back to school treat was held on Wednesday, August 23rd, at the Graceway Sport Center and was attended by dozens of children whose parents are employees of the supermarket. In addition to being presented with school supplies, including backpacks, books and pencils, the children were feted with a wide variety of food, drinks and snacks. The main events included trampoline, a number of fair games, prizes and volunteers from the community such as an eye doctor who gave consultation to students, Paradise Smiles who gave the
students checkups and barbers who gave free haircuts. Barbara Thomas Training Manager of Graceway IGA told The SUN, “This is an annual event we have done since 2014. We wanted to give back to our staff and especially the children to have them suited for back to school. We wanted to let them have some fun and so we did a whole fair carnival event giving them back to school supplies. Everyone likes to have fun. We didn’t want to just give them a backpack so we had an event where we can spend time together and having fun as a work family.” Here are some photos from the event.
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TCI STRUCTURES LTD
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SEEKS 1 DOMESTIC WORKER •Salary Offering$6.25per hour Closing date for application is the4th September, 2017 Applications should be emailed to jamtcis@tciway.tc
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#461999
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Must have CPR training, computer literacy, own transport, ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays or live in as needed. Salary commensurate with experience CV by email only to debbyclaire@gmail.com
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AUGUST 26TH, 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2017
GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st September, 2017) Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed. JOB TITLE: Youth Officer- LWB4-1 DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY This post supports the Conservation Officers who are responsible for the enforcement of pertinent environmental laws and maritime laws in TCI; involve in all conservation activities; maintain parks infrastructures; and keep all dive equipment and field tools in proper conditions.
JOB SUMMARY The incumbent in this position assists the Director in coordinating and working with service organizations on the implementation of youth programs and activities that are meaningful and consistent with government policies and international conventions and agreements.
JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JOB TITLE: Special Education Needs Teacher- LWB4-2 DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY The post is a senior management position mandated to oversee the efficient enforcement of applicable maritime laws and proper implementation of the duties and responsibilities of the Department; to conduct policy review and analyses, and to propose appropriate legislative action; to perform SWOT analyses and strategic planning to address both short and long-term issues and challenges of the Department.
JOB SUMMARY This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools. JOB TITLE: Director of Sports- LWB4-3 DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Library Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY The Director has strategic oversight of the Sports Department and the development and implementation of the National Sports policy. JOB TITLE: Senior Internal Auditor- LWB4-4 DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Internal Auditor LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for financial and operational audits and taking lead responsibility for these audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Senior Internal Auditor (Information Technology) - LWB4-5 Office of the Chief Internal Auditor Grand Turk Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for IT audits and taking lead responsibility for IT audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. The post holder will also be responsible for IT security and protocols within the Office of Chief Internal Auditor. JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Senior Land Compliance Officer - CBB4-6 Attorney General’s Chambers Lands Division /Crown Land Unit Providenciales Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Land Compliance Officer is essentially a field oriented staff and is expected to spend at least three to four days per week inspecting or taking action regarding breaches in occupation of Crown Land parcels and is responsible for monitoring use of all Crown Land in the area to which they are assigned other than protected areas and for ensuring that quick action if taken against any breaches of the Crown Land Ordinance or the terms and conditions of Crown Land leases or licenses. JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Land Administrator (Monitoring/Administration) CBB4-8 Attorney General’s Chambers Lands Division/Crown Land Unit Grand Turk Grade 6 - $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The Land Administrator (Monitoring/Administration) manages crown land relating to sales, leases, licenses and other agreements; and are directly responsible for maintaining lands records, researching matters and processing applications regarding crown land and assisting the Compliance and Enforcement Officers with valuable support in the execution of their duties. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Junior Conservation Officer- CFB4-9 Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture Providenciales Grade 4 - $21,935.00 - $24,600.00 per annum
JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Director of Maritime - CFB4-10 Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture Providenciales Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum
Occupational Therapist –KHB4-11 Special Needs Unit Providenciales GRADE 8 -$51,147.50 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standard governing the facility and their discipline. Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Speech and Language Pathologist –KHB4-12 Special Needs Unit Providenciales Grade 8 - $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline. Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Substance Abuse Counsellor –KHB4-13 Mental Health & Substance Dependence North Caicos Grade 6 $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: To provide professional counselling to individuals and groups with mental health or substance abuse disorders, and to promote prevention among at-risks groups. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Dental Nurse/Hygienists – KHB4-14 Dental Providenciales GRADE 6 -$33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The jobholder is an essential member of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Dental Department working as part of a team of clinicians providing dental care. They will perform a range of prescribe preventive procedures (e.g. sealants and prophylaxis) as well as providing services to community via a mobile dental unit and to the sister islands through satellite clinics. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Immigration Officer- JCB4-15 Immigration Department Ministry of Border Control and Employment Various Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is a Law Enforcement position which supports the Senior Immigration officers and by extent the Border control and Enforcement (Immigration Department).The purpose of the job is to perform joint duties with other sections within the department and with various Government Departments. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Customer Service Clerk- JCB4-16 Customer Service Center Border Control and Employment Providenciales Grade 4.1- $21,935.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: Customer’s services is an integral part of the Department of an organization, especially one like the Ministry of Border Control Customer Service Department known as the
For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc. Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.
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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st September, 2017) Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed. One Stop Shop. It means communicating with the customers and answering their queries both locally and internationally. Hence, the customer services team is dedicated towards making sure that the customer queries are resolved on time and that they are satisfied with the organization, thereby leaving a good impression. JOB TITLE: Compliance and Enforcement Manager JCB4-17 DEPARTMENT: Immigration Department MINISTRY: Ministry of Border Control and Employment LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7.1 - $41,205.00 per annum
JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
RO Plant Assistant- CBB4-25 Public Works Department-Water Undertaking Infrastructure, Housing & Planning South Caicos Grade 3.1- $16,707.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This position includes assisting the RO Plant Operator with daily operational and maintenance of reverse osmosis plants. The jobholder will liaise with the RO Plant Operator to plan and complete preventative maintenance of the RO plant and execute daily operational tasks required to operate the RO plants.
JOB SUMMARY: To support the Department in the key areas of tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of the Taskforce Team. To mobilize the team to integrate and synchronize a variety of techniques for full scale operations singularly and alongside other agencies. In addition, the holder must lead by personal example and is fully responsible for the team activities. JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Director of Trade- JCB4-18 Ministry Of Finance, Trade and Investment Providenciales Grade 9.1- $59,552.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Trade will serve as a member of the leadership team and will function as a technical professional within the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment. The successful candidate will be required to work with trade importers, exporters and a number of strategically important small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in a variety of industries and/or sectors. The Director of Trade will be responsible for analyzing foreign trade information, evaluating market and economic factors that may impact trade and will play a leading role in the TCIG’s developmental programs. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Project Manager- JCB4-19 Strategic Policy and Planning Unit Ministry Of Finance, Trade and Investment Grand Turk Grade 8.1- $51,147.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all activities related to the Development Budget. JOB TITLE: Deputy Chief Statistician- JCB4-20 DEPARTMENT: Statistical Unit MINISTRY: Ministry Of Finance, Trade and Investment LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1- $51,147.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this job is to assist in organizing and managing an efficient and relevant statistical information system that provides a comprehensive range of statistical products and services, assist in the co-ordination of statistical activity throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, analyze data, discern trends and advise Government on all matters of a statistical nature and assist with leadership in expanding and developing TCI statistical system to meet the information needs of the national community of the Turks and Caicos Islands. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Tax Officer- JCB4-21 Revenue Control Unit Ministry Of Finance, Trade and Investment Providenciales Grade 6.1 - $32,600.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is expected to conduct the necessary activities to get Taxpayers in default to comply with the requirements under the Revenue Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance and Arrears cases assigned by the Assistant Commissioner/Senior Tax Officer. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Plumber Assistant- CBB4-24 Public Works Department-Water Undertaking Infrastructure, Housing & Planning South Caicos Grade 3.1- $16,707.50 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: Provide support to the Plumber in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.
JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT:
House Manager, Juvenile Home- CFB4-26 Ministry of Home Affairs Transportation and Communication Grand Turk Grade 7 $41,205.00 per annum
LOCATION: SALARY:
JOB SUMMARY This is a senior administrative position which ensures that smooth operation and functions of the Juvenile Home, Grand Turk. The incumbent in this position will provide quality service by overseeing Home Management responsibilities. The Manager leads and supervises all aspects of the Juvenile Home. The job holder will also be expected to make recommendations through the Deputy Director of Social Development on issues within the Juvenile Home. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
Aide De Camp – KHB4-27 Office of the Premier & District Administration Providenciales GRADE 5 -$26,650.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is responsible for providing transportation, personal security and general assistance to the Hon. Premier in performing their official duties. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Senior Tax Officer - JCB4-28 Revenue Control Unit Ministry Of Finance, Trade and Investment Grand Turk Grade 7.1- $41,205.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: To ensure the smooth running and functioning of the Section; to ensure that the Revenue Department meets its objectives and to promote and facilitate taxpayers’ compliance. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
Research Program Officer- CFB4-29 Gender Affairs Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication Providenciales Grade 6.1- $33,415.00 per annum
JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialized professional position which has nation-wide responsibility. The post holder is responsible for the coordination of gender oriented programmes and activities that seeks to empower the lives of women and men, boys and girls for compliance with national, regional and international guidelines. JOB TITLE: Administrative Officer- LWB4-30 DEPARTMENT: Deputy Governor’s Office LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB4-31 Clerical Assistant Border Control and Employment Providenciales Grade 3.1 - $16,707.50
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office.
For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc. Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.
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George Pratt
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Is seeking to employ a Painter- $7.00 per hour Labourer- $6.25 per hour Domestic Worker- $6.25 per hour Please Contact# 246-5677 or 346-1158 Email:Prattsbarber@hotmail.com
Salt Cay Needs a Labourer Salary $6.25 per hour To work 5 days per week Please Contact 241-1925
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Is seeking a Painter To work 6 days per week Salary $350.00 per week Contact# 341-5566 #304019
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Is seeking a Labourer in North Caicos To work 6 days per week Salary $7.00 per hour Please Contact # 246-1721
Deka Williams
Domestic Worker Needed To work from Monday to Friday Salary $6.25 per hour Contact# 242-2661 #461989
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New Testament Church of God
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Grand Turk Needs a Heavy Equipment Operator Salary $10.00 per hour To work 6 days per week Please Contact 241-4027
Grand Turk Needs a Pre-School Teacher To work 5 days per week Salary $1,450.00 monthly Please Contact: 432-6295
Grand Turk NEEDS A CARPENTER HELPER To work 6 days per week Salary $8.00 per hour Please Contact: 245-7792
Luxury Cuts and Braids
AJ’S Auto Parts & Accessories
OTIS CONSTRUCTION
Is looking for a Babysitter/Maid To work Monday-Friday Salary $6.25 per hour Please call: (649)-232-9865 #30412
Daniel Malcolm South Caicos
Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week Salary is Negotiable Contact#241-2627
Ashley Beauty Salon
Is seeking a Cashier To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact# 241-8060 #461987
Is seeking a Hairstylist To work 6 days per week Salary $6.75 per hour Contact# 241-2550
Is seeking for a suitable Office Manager to run the business on a daily basis Monday to Saturday. Applicant must possess the necessary skills in the auto motive industry with at least 3-4 years experience in computer literate. Applicant must be able to use QuickBooks, Excel and Microsoft word and handle stock taking and inventories work require lifting heavy boxes. All inquires resume should be sent to: ajsautoparts@express.tc
#304018
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Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Contact#247-9445
Is seeking an Assistant Jewelry Maker To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact# 245-5416
Is seeking an Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Electrician To work 5 days per week Salary: $400 per week Please Contact: 941-4440
#304020
Barber Needed
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British female TV producer fined for biting police officer in Bermuda Carrington A drunken New York-based TV Prosecutor producer unleashed a foul-mouthed Mahoney told the court that when torrent of abuse and bit a woman Lodge could not provide a local address, police officer after being questioned by officers believed she was unable to look after herself and explained the offence officers at a beach. The Royal Gazette newspaper of being drunk and disorderly in public. reported that Tamara Lodge, a British Lodge, who works for Zero national, was fined a total of $5,600 Point Zero Production in New York, after she admitted two charges of became angry when police tried to assault on police officers and two arrest her, and hurled insults at them. She told one officer: “F**k you, charges of using offensive words at you f*****g t**t.” Horseshoe Bay on Tuesday. Magistrates’ Court heard that And she called a woman officer police were called after reports of an “a f*****g trailer b***h” and shouted assault at the beach at about 10pm. “F**k you, you black f*****g c**t”. Officers noticed that Lodge, 33, Lodge then bit the woman officer on smelled of alcohol and was unsteady on her right arm and left her with visible her feet after they tried to speak to her. marks that needed hospital treatment. Police asked her if she needed She also hit the other officer across the medical attention, but Lodge said: “I cheek. Lodge was ultimately arrested don’t need anything from you.” Lodge has worked as producer and taken to Hamilton Police Station. Mr Mahoney told magistrate on the award-winning CNN food and travel show Anthony Bourdain: Parts Khamisi Tokunbo that Lodge, whose Unknown, featuring the top chef. address was given in court as Camp She has also worked for the Hill, Southampton, was a visitor to the hit BBC programme The One Show in island and due to leave that day. Lodge told the court she had no Britain.
Tamara Lodge recollection of the offences and added that she was “incredibly ashamed and horrified”. She said she had been drinking on the beach with a group of people. When they left, she went swimming with a group of younger men, who became “overly amorous”. Lodge said this scared her and she returned to the bar. She added that her next memory was being fingerprinted by police. And Lodge told the court the
offences were “out of character” and that she was on medication. She said: “I should have known better than to drink anything.” Mr Tokunbo told Lodge it was a pity she had drunk so much that she could not remember the events and that she had assaulted police officers who were trying to help her. Duty counsel Alexandra Wheatley said that Lodge had no previous convictions and that the offence might never have happened if she had not been drinking. Mr Tokunbo said: “That might be so but it can’t be overlooked what the consequence of that drinking was.” He added that “the sentence must reflect the seriousness of the offences”. Mr Tokunbo fined Lodge a total of $5,000 for the two assaults on the police officers and a total of $600 for threatening them. He added that the money must be paid before Lodge left Bermuda and ordered her to surrender her travel documents, which would be returned when she paid the fines.
US expresses concern over ISIS recruits from Trinidad and Tobago While there were no known indigenous or foreign terrorist groups operating in Trinidad and Tobago, the United States says the twinisland republic had the highest per capita rate of ISIS recruitment in the Western Hemisphere in 2016 and that the return of these terrorist fighters is of “great concern” to Washington. In releasing its Country Reports on Terrorism 2016 recently, the United States Department of State said that many countries in the region have porous borders, limited law enforcement capabilities, and established smuggling routes. “These vulnerabilities offered opportunities to local and international terrorist groups and posed challenges to governments in the region,” it said. Canada and the Caribbean — particularly Trinidad and Tobago — were sources of foreign terrorist fighters in 2016; the return of these trained foreign terrorist fighters is of great concern.” Noting that, in 2016, Trinidad and Tobago focused on national security, the State Department said the Dr. Keith Rowley administration remained a willing US counterterrorism partner and quickly accepted offers of assistance to share border security information, develop a strategy to counter violent extremists and prosecute terrorists. The State Department said the Trinidad and Tobago government reported in 2015 that more than 100 Trinidadian nationals, including women and minors, had traveled to Syria and Iraq, with a handful reportedly returned to Trinidad and Tobago.
With Muslims making up about six information sharing due to allegations percent of the population, roughly of corruption among different law split between persons of African and enforcement units in Trinidad and South Asian heritage, the report said Tobago, adding that prosecutors are foreign terrorist fighters reportedly consulted on an ad hoc basis with come from both communities, adding regard to criminal cases. that many, although not all, have had The report said biographic prior affiliations with criminal gangs. and biometric screening capabilities The report said an inter- are limited at ports of entry. But it agency National Counterterrorism said Trinidad and Tobago collects Working Group, led by Trinidad advance passenger information and and Tobago’s Ministry of National disseminates this information to other Security, is working on a national countries. counterterrorism strategy to address While the defense force is priorities and principles. responsible for the security of the The group meets on a regular coastline spanning the two islands and basis to detect, deter and disrupt assists law enforcement in combating any possible terrorist actions; to transnational crime, the report said prevent a terrorist act in Trinidad and both the defense and police forces Tobago; and to identify and prosecute are “limited in human and material terrorists, the report said. resources to meet strategic security It said the national strategy challenges.” is in its final stages and will be However, the report said the submitted to the Cabinet for approval government continued to cooperate when it is completed. with the United States on security The report noted that Trinidad matters, including participation in the and Tobago continued to review the Department of State’s Antiterrorism 2005 Anti-Terrorism Act to address Assistance program, which provides gaps in the legislation, including counterterrorism training for police, foreign terrorist fighters and their and a Caribbean Basin Security possible return to the country. Initiative program that focus on Additionally, the report training the police and military forces said Trinidad and Tobago, with the to ensure citizen security. assistance of certain police units and The State Department government sections, continued to noted that Trinidad and Tobago is a identify and monitor persons that raise member of the Caribbean Financial terrorism concerns and maintained a Action Task Force, a Financial Action list of nationals who traveled to Syria Task Force-style regional body, and or Iraq to fight with ISIS. More than that the Financial Intelligence Unit 70 nationals of Trinidad and Tobago of Trinidad and Tobago (FIU) is a are believed to be fighting with ISIS member of the Egmont Group of in Syria, the report said. Financial Intelligence Units. In June, But the report lamented that there FATF published its mutual evaluation was limited interagency cooperation of Trinidad and Tobago. and coordination, and limited “Trinidad and Tobago has
criminalized the offense of terrorist financing,” the report said. “However, there remain several deficiencies in its anti-money laundering-/countering the financing of terrorism framework that Trinidad and Tobago is working to address.” This includes a limited use of financial intelligence; an inadequate sanctions framework with no provisions for prohibiting material support to terrorists; no policy in place for the management, monitoring, and supervision of nonprofit organizations; and a lack of terrorist financing prosecutions, the report said. In September, it said Trinidad and Tobago designated 80 international and local entities as terrorist organizations, including ISIS. Of the 80 listed, only one, Kareem Ibrahim, was local, the report said, adding that the government continued to work with the FIU and the police to add more local subjects to the list. A separate report, from Trinidad and Tobago’s FIU, cited 182 suspicious transactions involving possible terrorist financing in 2016, all of which were under investigation at year’s end, the report said. On countering violent extremism, the report expressed regret that the Rowley government has not developed a national countering violent extremism (CVE) strategy. “There have been some efforts in the prevention of crime and antiviolence programs for at-risk youth, however, which include community law enforcement partnershi¬ps,” the report said.
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OECD report says Cayman remains ‘largely compliant’ Despite numerous government measures to bring Cayman in line with the tax transparency guidelines propagated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Cayman is still only deemed “largely compliant,” according to the latest OECD peer review report. This is essentially the same result as the 2013 review of the way in which Cayman collects and exchanges tax information with other countries. Although government has addressed the recommendations in the last peer review report, certain amendments, for example with regard to the availability of beneficial ownership information, were “too new to evaluate,” the latest assessment noted. On Monday, the OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released reviews of 10 jurisdictions conducted in 2016. Ireland, Mauritius and Norway received an overall rating of “compliant.” Australia, Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Germany and Qatar were rated “largely compliant.” Jamaica was rated “partially compliant,” which led the Global Forum to launch a supplementary review of follow-up measures to ensure a higher level of compliance. Cayman was rated ‘compliant’
in seven and ‘largely compliant’ in three of the 10 elements that made up the assessment. “Cayman tested very well against this more rigorous set of standards, and this clearly demonstrates the high quality of our cooperation with our treaty partners,” said Minister of Financial Services Tara Rivers. The new peer review follows a six-year process during which the Global Forum first assessed the legal and regulatory framework for tax information exchange and then the actual practices and procedures in 119 jurisdictions worldwide. The Global Forum’s new
review process combines the two elements with a focus on the ability of tax authorities to access beneficial ownership information of all legal entities and arrangements. A 2013 peer review recommended that Cayman immobilize bearer shares and implement a regular system for monitoring ownership information, as well as a system for maintaining accounting records by Cayman-based entities. In response, the Cayman Islands abolished all bearer shares in 2016 and required them to be converted into registered shares by July 2016. Government also implemented a desktop and onsite inspection program
Government moves to clear Marcus Garvey of all criminal charges in Jamaica KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica government says it is moving to clear all criminal charges against National Hero, Marcus Garvey, whose 130th birthday was celebrated here earlier this week. Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia Grange, said a Bill is being finalised that is aimed at absolving a number of iconic Jamaicans, including Garvey, of what she described as “acts of liberation. “We continue to argue that Garvey’s actions were not criminal, but were acts of liberation with moral justification. The Bill should be brought to the House in October to absolve National Heroes, including Garvey, and other freedom fighters of criminal Jamaican National Hero, Marcus Garvey liabilities arising from their acts of liberation and connected matters. former President Barack Obama By including Garvey in this Bill, did not posthumously pardon we are moving to ensure that his Garvey before leaving office. record will be totally cleared,” she On his last day in office, added. Obama commuted the sentences Grange said despite of 330 individuals. Garvey was several failed attempts to get convicted for mail fraud in the US Marcus Garvey’s name cleared of in 1923. criminal charges in the United “While the exoneration and/or States, the Andrew Holness pardon of the Right Excellent government remains unrelenting Marcus Mosiah Garvey remains in efforts to achieve that goal. elusive, unresolved and unfinished “As a country, we have business, we must continue done a number of things to honour our education and organizing this great son of Jamaica and efforts in the pursuit justice to remove the blots against his for the legendary icon,” said name…. We cannot give up this Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican fight to clear his name,” she added. immigrants, who represents the Earlier this 9th Congressional District in year, Caribbean American Brooklyn, New York. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Clarke, who had taken said she was disappointed that the lead, with 17 other members
of the United States House of Representatives, in calling on Obama to pardon Garvey, said it was important that “we build upon the efforts waged over the years, most recently in pursuit of a presidential pardon, and that we continue to maintain and elevate the integrity of” Garvey’s contributions to American history. “His is a case of unjustified persecution that continues to cry out for justice,” said Clarke, stating that Garvey was “widely viewed as the Father of the 20th century civil rights movement. Grange said that in bad and good times, Jamaicans can take courage from the work of the National Hero as well as the statue which stands tall in Lawrence Park, St Ann’s Bay. “Garvey’s statue looms large, and is a reminder of his influence on the world stage, a reminder of his determination, not just to uplift black people but to help us understand our innate power. In true Jamaican style, Garvey showed that nothing is impossible, despite opposition.” She praised Garvey for the role he played in influencing world leaders and power brokers to “stop and take a look, not only at him and his work but at Jamaica, the country of his birth”. Grange said that the government of Namibia has advised the Jamaica government that the main street in that country’s capital, Windhoek, will be renamed in honour of Garvey, with the ceremony set for later this year.
to ensure that Cayman-based entities maintain accounting records. The latest report concluded the requirements to maintain beneficial ownership information are generally well implemented in practice. However, the new beneficial ownership requirements for 11,000 domestic companies, put in place in March 2017, remain untested. During the review period, one company refused to provide information in response to a notice requesting information that was not held in the Cayman Islands. Although the Tax Information Authority referred the case to the director of Public Prosecutions, the case was not pursued. “Therefore, in those cases where information is not maintained in the Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands should ensure that its enforcement powers are sufficiently exercised to ensure that it has access to all information in all cases,” the peer review stated. The review found further that sound legal requirements exist for all companies to maintain accounting information, but the recommendation remains that Cayman should set up an effective oversight system. A follow-up report on the steps taken to address the latest recommendations will be issued no later than June 2008, the OECD said.
Jamaican pastor on sexual charges KINGSTON, Jamaica – A pastor, who has been accused of having getting a 12-year-old girl pregnant, will return to court on October 5 after he was offered J$1.5 million (One Jamaica dollar=US$0.008 cents) bail. Pastor Kenneth Blake, 52, of the Harvest Temple Apostolic Church, appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court charged with rape, forcible abduction, grievous sexual assault, sexual touching and sexual intercourse with a person under 16 years old. He had surrendered to the police on August 15. His attorney, Abel Son Foote told the court that his client has never touched the child and that the allegations arose out of malice from the mother who is unhappy that she is no longer being financially supported by the pastor. Media reports indicated that the pastor allegedly had a relationship with the mother who was the church treasurer..
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Cuba ‘incidents’ caused brain injury, nerve damage to diplomats WASHINGTON - A doctor some U.S. diplomats had cut short of a variety of complaints. Some subsequently received hearing who evaluated American and their assignments there. Canadian diplomats working Asked about the CBS aids. Although Washington in Cuba diagnosed them with report, a U.S. State Department conditions as serious as mild spokeswoman said the department expelled two Cuban diplomats over traumatic brain injury and did not have “definitive answers” the incidents, Cuba has said it was damage to the central nervous on the source or cause of the investigating the U.S. allegations and would never allow its territory system, CBS News said on incidents. “An investigation into to be used for any action against Wednesday, citing medical records the incidents is ongoing,” the diplomatic personnel or their it reviewed. families. The diplomats had spokeswoman said. Cuban complained of symptoms including The department said earlier “The hearing loss, nausea, headaches this month that a number of government has assured us it and balance disorders after what Americans serving in Cuba had is also investigating and taking were described as “incidents” that returned to the United States for appropriate measures,” the State began affecting them in Havana “medical reasons” that were not Department spokeswoman said on Wednesday. beginning in late 2016, CBS News life-threatening. Spokeswoman Heather A spokeswoman for Canada’s said. Officials are investigating Nauert said two weeks ago the foreign ministry said Canada whether the diplomats were State Department learned of likewise was working to determine targets of some form of sonic incidents at its embassy in Havana the cause. “At this time, we do attack directed at their homes, in late 2016. She said they “caused CBS reported, citing a source a variety of physical symptoms” in not have any reason to believe Canadian tourists and other familiar with the incidents. U.S. government employees. could be affected,” Several U.S. citizens at visitors The source said the incidents had continued to occur on the the embassy were evacuated over spokeswoman Brianne Maxwell Communist-ruled island and that the past six months for treatment told Reuters.
Flow And Wwe® Announce Multi-Year Agreement To Televise Raw® And Smackdown® Across The Caribbean WWE and Flow 1 – the Caribbean’s go-to channel for leading local, regional and global content announced a multi-year agreement to televise WWE’s flagship programmes Raw and SmackDown live beginning this Monday, August. 28. Flow 1 will now be the exclusive Englishlanguage home of WWE in the Caribbean. Flow 1 will televise Raw live at 8 p.m. ET Mondays and SmackDown live at 8 p.m. ET Tuesdays. Additionally, Flow 1 will air WWE Experience, a onehour weekly WWE highlights show, on Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET, and This Week in WWE, a 30-minute weekly highlights show, on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET. Fans will not miss any of the live action with the convenience of anytime, anywhere access via Flow To Go – an innovative mobile app that allows authenticated Flow customers access to their favourite programmes from a web browser, smartphone or tablet over WIFI or a data network. They can also re-watch
any episode to catch up with the exciting drama at any time on Flow’s On-Demand Platform. “WWE is a renowned global sports entertainment brand that fits perfectly with our strategy to provide the most popular and diverse content to our valued customers everywhere,” said Garry Sinclair, President of the Caribbean for Cable & Wireless, operator of Flow. “WWE fans across the Caribbean, will now benefit from a partnership that enables us to deliver even more content that viewers around the world enjoy.” “We’re pleased to have Flow join us in televising WWE programming throughout the Caribbean,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer. “This partnership allows us to expand our reach as we deliver our unique blend of action-packed, family-friendly entertainment throughout the region.” Trinidad has an existing licensing agreement with a local broadcaster, but the content is still available to customers as
part of the Flow TV service. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, payper-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 20 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.
Panama says to demand visas from Venezuelans PANAMA CITY Panama’s government said that from October Venezuelans wishing to enter the country would need a visa, accusing the administration of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of undermining democracy at home and security abroad. Speaking a few days after a visit to Panama by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, the country’s president Juan Carlos Varela said the visa requirement would take effect on Oct. 1 and remain in place until “democratic order” was restored
the Americas, including the in Venezuela. “Given the break in the United States and Mexico. On Friday, the assembly democratic order in Venezuela, a situation that puts at risk our granted itself lawmaking powers, security, our economy ... and dealing a new blow to the after a careful analysis, I’ve opposition-controlled congress, taken the decision to demand whose decisions have been visas from Venezuelan citizens nullified by the pro-government wanting to travel to Panama,” Supreme Court. Varela said in a brief televised Large numbers of message to the nation. Venezuelans have left their Varela said the situation country due to economic and in Venezuela had deteriorated political turmoil. According to since the government decided to Varela, some 60,000 Venezuelans press ahead with a 545-member have moved to Panama in the constituent assembly in the face last six years. of strong criticism from around
Caribbean Tourism Organization calls for US and Caribbean strategic alliance NEW YORK, NY - The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has called for a formal partnership between the region’s tourism sector and those responsible for implementing the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act, known as H.R. 2939. The Act, which was passed in the United States Congress on Dec. 13, 2016 and signed into law by then U.S. President Barack Obama three days later, mandates a new long-term strategy to strengthen ties between Washington, D.C. and the Caribbean region. It is designed to increase the security, prosperity and well-being of the people of the United States and the Caribbean. Addressing the importance of the Act to Caribbean tourism at a recent meeting in Washington, D.C., CTO Secretary General Hugh Riley referenced a tourism working group established by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government at their meeting in Guyana in February, to guide the development and marketing of Caribbean tourism. This, Riley said, appears to align with the U.S. government’s strategy for the Caribbean on many areas related to sustainable development, and a mechanism that incorporates the Caribbean’s tourism working group with the entities tasked with implementing H.R.4939 would be a winning formula for both the U.S. and the Caribbean. “What an accomplishment it would be for all of us and for the architects of H.R. 4939 if we could report back to our region’s prime ministers and presidents when we meet with them in February, that there is now a working partnership between the region’s tourism working group and the U.S. Caribbean Strategic Alliance. Our recommendation is that together, we waste no time in making that partnership a reality. Without doubt, shoring up the Caribbean’s main economic driver is the surest way to protect the third border of the United States,” Riley said. His remarks were delivered during a panel focused on “building sustainable economies” as part of an event staged by the Caribbean-Central American Action (CCAA) titled: “Caribbean 2020 Implementing H.R. 4939 from Vision to Engagement.” Select members of the U.S. Congress addressed the audience of Caribbean Diaspora, diplomats and public sector policy makers including the co-author of the legislation, Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ranking Member, The House Foreign Affairs Committee; Congressman Jeff Duncan (RSC), Chairman, The Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere; Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Ranking Member, The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations; and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), Ranking Member, The Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment. The Caribbean region is considered the United States’ “third border,” characterized by common interests and societal ties that yield daily, tangible benefits for U.S. citizens. The U.S. is the Caribbean’s primary trading partner, representing a vibrant economic partnership that, in 2016, saw a $4.6 billion trade surplus for the United States, 14 million U.S. tourist visits, and 11,042 Caribbean students studying in the U.S. CCAA organized the half-day event to move discussions along between the U.S. and key stakeholders involved with the Caribbean region. The meeting began with a discussion of the Act followed by a panel about “The Security Agenda” featuring discussions on the need for stronger regional cooperation and public-private partnerships to advance citizen security. The second panel, “The Prosperity Agenda” focused on the outlook for regional investment, building sustainable economies, and finance and trade options. The final panel “The Well-Being Agenda,” dedicated its discussions to the health, education and future of the Caribbean.” During his presentation, Riley called for a balanced approach to the development of strategies and policies that are designed to spur tourism growth while protecting the resource base on which tourism depends.
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U.S. retailers hit as immigration worries weigh on Hispanic spending
CHICAGO - Many U.S. Hispanics are venturing out only to buy essential goods and are cutting back on discretionary spending, worried about possible harassment by immigration or law enforcement officials since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump, according to community groups, research firms and retailers. This change in consumer behavior by the country’s secondfastest-growing ethnic group has recently been cited as a cause for worry by already-struggling consumer companies, from big-box retailers to auto parts makers. O’Reilly Automotive Chief Executive Gregory Henslee told analysts earlier this month that many of the company’s stores with weak second-quarter sales were in Hispanicdominant areas of the United States. “It’s not just something that we’ve seen. It’s something that most retailers have seen,” Henslee said. In late July, Target Corp Chief Executive Brian Cornell at a conference referenced a report by retail consultants NPD Group that cited a decline in discretionary spending by Hispanics. “They are staying home. They are going out less often, particularly around border towns in the United States,” Cornell said at a conference in Aspen, Colo. Trump’s surprise election win last November came partly on campaign promises to deport undocumented foreigners en masse and build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. These pledges - along with Trump’s claim that Mexico was sending rapists and drug dealers
into the United States - sparked retailers since the start of the year, outrage within the American Hispanic according to reports by brokerage community. firm Jefferies and analytics firm NPD “For our own president to call Group. us criminals, thieves and rapists - it’s Cornell, citing a more detailed terrible ... we live in fear of doing those version of the NPD report than one simple things like going for groceries,” that has been publicly released, said said a 19-year-old Chicago college late last month that shopping visits student, Juan F., who did not want his among Latinos were down about 11 full name used out of concern for family percent in November and December. members who are undocumented. The “concerning” trend had been Juan, a U.S. citizen, said he noticed particularly around U.S. has been shopping for his household border towns, Cornell said. since Trump’s presidency began “Their buying power is because family members are afraid to undeniable, as is their influence on leave the house. everything from fashion and food to “People are squirreling money music and entertainment,” Cornell away and don’t want to leave their said. houses to go to stores,” said Eric Big-box retailers have for Rodriguez of Latino advocacy group years invested heavily in courting UnidosUS, which has been critical of the Hispanic community’s substantial Trump’s proposals on immigration. spending power, which reached $1.4 “They’re afraid local law trillion in 2016, according to data enforcement or immigration officials by the University of Georgia’s Terry are going to harass or embarrass College of Business. them,” he said in an interview. Luis Fitch, founder of Not all consumer categories, Minneapolis-based Hispanic however, are experiencing a significant marketing company UNO Branding, decline in Hispanic spending. The whose clients have included Target purchase of essentials such as food and Best Buy Co Inc (BBY.N), said and basic household goods is still on several small clients across different the rise, but at a much slower rate cities had posted declining sales since than in recent years, according to Trump took office, and that this had to research firm Nielsen. be affecting big-box retailers, too. None of the reports specified “It’s very common to have a Mexican any changes to first-half online married to an American, but if that spending by Hispanics, which make Mexican is undocumented, he’s really up about 18 percent of the U.S. afraid of going out and looking for population, according to research firm work,” Fitch said. “And if only one Nielsen Holdings Plc. person is working, obviously their budget is cut in half and that’s a TRUMP EFFECT problem if they were going to buy a house or car this year.” The lower spending by Hispanics has been hurting certain DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS
On average, Hispanics are younger than non-Hispanics, have more children, and spend more on each child, according to Jeff Humphreys, director of economic forecasting at the Terry College of Business. Humphreys also said Hispanics tend to spend more on apparel, making their buying choices crucial to many retailers. As the slowdown has mainly hit discretionary spending, retailers that deal in apparel and footwear — two sectors already feeling pressure are hurting the most. NPD said makers of athletic wear popular with Hispanics, including Nike Inc , Skechers USA Inc and Vans , would take a big hit. “It’s certainly a good litmus test of how the holiday season is going to shake out,” NPD analyst Marshal Cohen said, pointing to a double-digit decline in back-to-school footwear sales, compared with a double-digit increase last year. “That’s how powerful certain segments are, certainly the Hispanic market.” Nielsen said sales of consumer essentials to Hispanics rose only 0.6 percent in the year ended July 1, compared with a 2.9 percent increase the prior year, and a 6.2 percent in the year before that. Some restaurants and food companies have remarked on signs that the worst is over for them. “The Trump effect just on Hispanic foot traffic into the convenience store seems to have also dropped off a little bit,” Rodney Sacks, chief executive of Monster Beverage Corp, told analysts on an earnings call earlier this month.
Massachusetts woman named as $759 million Powerball winner BOSTON Massachusetts lottery officials on Thursday identified a 53-year-old health care worker who lives in Chicopee as the winner of more than $750 million in a Powerball drawing, the largest prize for a single ticket-holder in the contest’s history. The woman, Mavis Wanczyk, appeared at an afternoon news conference to claim her prize. “I wanted to get this over and done with, and then everyone would leave me alone,” Wanczyk, the mother of a 31-year-old daughter and a 26-year-old son, told reporters
on Thursday. She said she had worked for the past 32 years at a Springfield hospital, but added: “I’ve called them and told them I will not be coming back.” Powerball said on its website that the single ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night: 6, 7, 16, 23, 26 and the Powerball of 4. Wanczyk said she learned of her win when a colleague encouraged her to check her ticket as she left work on Wednesday. “I said: ‘I know it’s never going to be me; it’s just a pipe dream,’” Wanczyk said,
adding that she was shocked corrected its announcement hours later. to find “I am a winner.” The winning “This was the result of ticket was sold at a Pride a human error,” Sweeney said. convenience store in Chicopee, “Our internal systems, and which is located about 90 I want to be clear about this, miles (145 km) west of our internal systems always Boston, according to the had the correct information.” Wanczyk will have Massachusetts State Lottery. The owner of that store a choice of receiving annual plans to donate to charity the payments totaling $758.7 $50,000 prize he will receive million over 29 years, or a for selling the winning ticket, lump sum of more than $440 the commission’s executive million, before taxes. director, Michael Sweeney, Beyond retiring early, she did not say how told reporters. The state lottery had she planned to spend her originally said the winning winnings. ticket was sold in Watertown, The odds of a ticket a suburb of Boston, but having all six winning
numbers are 292.2 million to 1, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. Powerball tickets are sold in 44 U.S. states, and Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; and the U.S. Virgin Islands. No one had won the Powerball’s top prize in the twice-weekly drawings since June 10, when a California man won $447.8 million. Reporting by Scott Malone; Additional reporting by Brendan O’Brien in Milwaukee and Jonathan Allen in New York; Editing by Robin Pomeroy and Lisa Von Ahn
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Using unproven methods to tackle cancer could be deadly People who decide to tackle their cancer using only unconventional methods are likely to die sooner than patients who opt for conventional treatments, according to a new study. People with various kinds of cancer who turned down treatments like chemotherapy or radiation in favor of alternative medicine were two to six times more likely to die within six years, compared to people who accepted medically proven therapies, researchers found. “In our clinical practice, we started seeing patients coming in with more advanced cancer . . . because they first tried alternative therapies that failed,” said lead author Dr. Skyler Johnson, of the Yale School of Medicine and the Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Many cancer patients add nonmedical therapies to the
treatments prescribed by their oncologists. But little is known about patients who choose only unconventional methods to address their cancer, Johnson and colleagues write in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, online August 10. To find out more about this group of patients, they used information collected on prostate, breast, lung and colon cancers for the U.S. National Cancer Database between 2004 and 2013. The researchers had data on 280 people who tried only unproven methods administered by nonmedical personnel. They compared each of these patients to two people with similar cancer type, disease stage, age, race and other attributes, but who received conventional treatments. Half of the patients were followed for at least five and a half years.
Compared to patients who chose evidence-based cancer treatments, those who used unconventional methods tended to have high social and economic status, be from northwestern U.S. states, have advanced cancers and be in otherwise good health. Overall, patients who chose unproven methods were more than twice as likely to die during the followup period than those who received treatments like chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Compared to those receiving evidence-backed treatments, patients with breast cancer who opted for unproven methods were more than five times as likely to die, those with lung cancer were more than twice as likely to die and those with colon cancer were about five times as likely to die. “Our findings highlight the
importance of timely proven care for cancer,” Johnson told Reuters Health. If the patients were followed for a longer period of time, it’s possible the differences could be greater, he said. Some prostate and breast cancers develop slowly even if untreated and may not be deadly within five to six years. In addition, Johnson said, the researchers couldn’t account for people who received sciencebased treatments when their unconventional methods failed. He said people should be cautious about what treatment advice they receive from the internet or through word of mouth. “This is something they need to think a lot about, because choosing alternative medicine for their cancer treatment could risk their lives,” Johnson said.
No guarantee of residence for migrants fleeing US for Canada MONTREAL — Men and women with furrowed brows sat in pews alongside their children at a Montreal church as volunteers explained what to expect now that they have crossed into Canada from the United States seeking asylum. They would receive temporary housing stipends and access to medical care. Their kids could go to school. The volunteers handed out small mapleleaf flags. “I like Canada very much,” 26-year-old Marline Dorisma of Haiti said later. “There are lots of opportunities here.” What they did not get were any assurances that they will be allowed to stay. In fact, many will eventually be told to go back home. The migrants are part of a recent surge of people crossing over from the United States, including some 4,000 in just the last two weeks, that is straining Canada’s immigration system to the point where officials turned a domed stadium into a A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer informs a migrant couple of the location of a legal border makeshift shelter. station, shortly before they illegally crossed from Champlain, N.Y., to Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Many said they left fearing Quebec, using Roxham Road deportation due to increased immigration enforcement under to go back. They have to be aware of and other experts say the false belief President Donald Trump and believing that.” that Canada will accept all migrants is Canada would automatically give them Like in the United States, rules particularly common among Haitians. residence, only to experience a rude in Canada allow for asylum for people “If these people were aware of awakening upon arrival. who can demonstrate a well-founded the criteria that need to be met in order It’s a widely held misbelief fear of persecution in their homeland to be granted refugee status in Canada, that Transport Minister Marc Garneau based on race, religion, political opinion, and of the likelihood of being turned sought to dispel during a recent visit to nationality or membership in a group down and deported from Canada back the international border near Quebec, like the LBGT community. People to Haiti, it’s possible many of them where migrants have been crossing can also be accepted if Canada fears would probably have decided not to over from northern New York. they face torture or cruel or unusual have left the United States,” lawyer “Unless you are being punishment if they are deported. Stephane Handfield said. persecuted or fleeing terror or war, But those deemed to be Authorities say more than 80 you would not qualify as a refugee,” economic migrants are given orders of percent of the 4,000 who crossed into Garneau said, “and it’s important to deportation through a process that can Quebec recently are from Haiti. The combat that misinformation that is out range from several months to many rest include people from India, Mexico, there.” years. Colombia and Turkey, according to the Emmanuel Dubourg, a Last year Canada granted provincial ministry of immigration. Haitian-born member of Canada’s asylum to 63 percent of applicants, for The Trump administration Parliament, said he would speak with a total of nearly 16,000, according to is considering ending a program that members of the Haitian diaspora in the Immigration and Refugee Board granted temporary residency to about Miami this week to warn that economic of Canada. For Haitians it was 52 58,000 people from Haiti following the migrants can’t get asylum. percent, said Jean-Nicolas Beuze, Caribbean nation’s devastating 2010 “A lot of them sell everything the representative in Canada for the earthquake. Canada ended a similar and try to come to here but in six United Nations High Commissioner program in 2014. months, a year after that, a lot of them for Refugees. That was similar to the “We’re being threatened so will be deported out of the country,” acceptance rate for Haitians in the we have to leave the country, because Dubourg said. “It will be really sad for United States, about 48 percent. we’re illegal,” said Dorisma. “I was them in six months to be told you have Officials, immigration lawyers told that Canada isn’t a country that
deports people.” At Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, recent arrivals are sleeping on some 900 cots in a concourse near a rear entrance. Officials say the shelter is operating at 70 to 90 percent capacity at any given time and will be open until next month. Migrants said they have been encouraged by the reception they have received so far in Canada, where there have been only minor anti-immigration demonstrations. Inancieu Merilien, one of hundreds of Haitians at the arena, said he and others were “being taken care of very well” and “being here is like a dream come true.” In January, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted in response to a U.S. ban on travelers from some Muslim-majority nations: “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength.” But the reality is many will be in an uncomfortable limbo while awaiting a decision on their status. Janet Dench, executive director of the Canadian Council of Refugees, said the lingering threat of deportation will make it difficult to build new lives and get good jobs. “They can’t invest in integrating because they don’t know what the future holds,” Dench said. “So it’s an extremely stressful situation.” Also, despite the access to taxpayer-funded medical care and education, the housing assistance doesn’t go far. Those subsidies range between about $560 per month for a single adult to $1,900 for a family of four, meaning multiple migrant families often must squeeze in under the same roof. Joseph Jr. Clormeus, a pastor of Haitian descent who has been helping migrants, said many still prefer Canada to what they faced south of the border. “Most of them are disoriented, weak, and don’t know what the future will bring,” Clormeus said. “But they prefer the uncertainty of life in Canada (over) the certainty of being deported from the United States.”
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Britain to study effect of foreign students on economy
LONDON Britain commissioned a report on the economic impact of foreign students, part of an increasingly heated debate over whether they should be included in the government’s target of reducing migration to the tens of thousands. Prime Minister Theresa May has been under pressure to drop international students from Britain’s immigration figures, which have remained stubbornly high despite her pledge as interior minister seven years ago to reduce them to under 100,000 a year. High rates of immigration into Britain were a major reason for the vote to leave the European Union last year. But many officials argue that foreign students contribute to the economy. “There is no limit to the number of genuine international
students who can come to the UK to immigration helps the economy study, and the fact that we remain and a provides a much-needed the second most popular global workforce. By including students in destination for those seeking higher the immigration figures, they say, education is something to be proud of,” Britain is failing to acknowledge the interior minister Amber Rudd said in contribution they make or that most leave after finishing their studies. a statement. students “We understand how International important students from around the make up around a quarter of total world are to our higher education immigration, according to official sector, which is a key export for our figures. Data released on Thursday country, and that’s why we want showed that net migration to Britain to have a robust and independent in the year to March 2017 fell by evidence base of their value and the 81,000 to 246,000 people. More impact they have.” than half of those who left were EU Immigration has long been citizens . a sensitive topic in Britain. The In a separate report on expansion of the European Union “What’s happening with international to take in some eastern European student migration?”, the Office for countries saw rates jump, which National Statistics said: “There critics said put pressure on public is no evidence of a major issue of non-EU students overstaying their services such as hospitals. But others argue that entitlement to stay.”
U.S. Navy relieves Seventh Fleet commander in wake of collisions in Asia
WASHINGTON/TOKYO - The U.S. Navy removed Seventh Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin after a series of collisions involving its warships in Asia as the search goes on for 10 sailors missing since the latest mishap. Aucoin’s removal comes after a predawn collision between a guided-missile destroyer and a merchant vessel east of Singapore and Malaysia on Monday, the fourth major incident in the U.S. Pacific Fleet this year. “Admiral Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, today relieved the commander of Seventh Fleet, Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the U.S. Navy said in a press release. Swift, who traveled to Japan to relieve Aucoin, ordered his deputy Pacific Fleet commander, Rear Admiral Phil Sawyer, to immediately take command of the powerful U.S. force. Aucoin was due to step down next month, with Sawyer, a submariner by trade, already slated to succeed him. Aucoin came up through the Navy’s air wing as an F-14 navigator. “I support Admiral Swift’s decision to bring in new leadership. The new Seventh Fleet Commander must help move his team forward, focusing efforts on safe and effective operations,” U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson said in a statement. The Seventh Fleet, headquartered in Japan, operates as many as 70 ships, including the U.S. Navy’s only forwarddeployed aircraft carrier, and has around 140 aircraft and 20,000 sailors. It operates over an area of 124 million square km (48 million square miles) from bases in Japan, South Korea and Singapore. TENSE TIMES
The accident involving the USS John S. McCain and the tanker Alnic MC in the Singapore Strait came at a tense time for the U.S. Navy in Asia. This month, the John S. McCain sailed within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built by China in the disputed South China Sea, the latest “freedom of navigation” operation to counter what the United States sees as China’s efforts to control the contested waters. An official Chinese newspaper said on Tuesday the U.S. navy’s latest collision shows it is becoming an increasing risk to shipping in Asia despite its claims of helping to protect freedom of navigation. This month, the John S. McCain sailed within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built by China in the disputed South China Sea, the latest “freedom of navigation” operation to counter what the United States sees as China’s efforts to control the contested waters. Also this month, North Korea threatened to fire ballistic missiles towards the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam in a standoff over its nuclear and missile programs. Losing another ship now is bad timing. It may raise concern over America’s defensive capabilities and it could send the wrong signal to North Korea and China,” a senior Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force officer said, asking not to be identified because he is not authorized to talk to the media. An international search-and-rescue operation involving aircraft, divers and vessels from the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia is looking for the 10 U.S. sailors missing since Monday’s collision. The latest collision has already prompted a fleet-wide investigation and plans for temporary halts in U.S. Navy operations.
Of the 1.34 million nationals from outside the European Economic Area who held visas that expired in 2016/17, 96.3 percent departed before the visa expired, the ONS said in another report. Another 0.4 percent departed after their visa had expired. Just 3.3 percent were not initially identified as having departed after their leave expired. “We have always been clear that our commitment to reducing net migration to sustainable levels does not detract from our determination to attract international students from around the world,” Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis said. “Since 2010 we have clamped down on abuse, while increasing the number of genuine students that come to the UK from around the world.”
Police believe thieves steal Venezuela zoo animals to eat them
Tapirs are seen at the Zulia’s Metropolitan Zoological Park in Maracaibo, Venezuela August 16, 2017. M A R A C A I B O , blocked streets and highways Venezuela Venezuela and a broader “economic war” authorities are investigating led by adversaries with the help the theft of animals from a zoo of Washington. in western state of Zulia that But zoo head Leonardo were likely snatched to be eaten, Nunez said a wave of thefts that a further sign of hunger in a in recent weeks had affected country struggling with chronic 10 species including a buffalo, food shortages. which he said was cut into A police official said pieces, was orchestrated by two collared peccaries, which “drug dealers” seeking to sell the are similar in appearance animals. to boars, were stolen over They take everything the weekend from the Zulia here! The animals weren’t Metropolitan Zoological Park in stolen to be eaten,” Nunez said the sweltering city of Maracaibo in an interview on Wednesday. near the Colombian border. Mauricio Castillo, a “What we presume is former zoo director, said thieves that they (were taken) with the had made off with two tapirs, intention of eating them,” Luis a jungle animal that is also Morales, an official for the Zulia similar to a pig that is described division of the National Police, as vulnerable to extinction by told reporters on Tuesday. the International Union for The chaotic collapse of Conservation of Nature. the country’s socialist economic Shortages have also model has created chronic food left zoos without sufficient food shortages that have fueled to feed animals, with some malnutrition and left millions 50 animals starving to death seeking food anywhere they can last year at a Caracas zoos, find it, including in trash cans according to a union leader. and dumpsters. The government President Nicolas denied the animals had starved, Maduro blames food shortages insisting they had been treated on opposition protests that have “like family.”
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Parents still failing to put babies to sleep on their backs Fewer than half of U.S. infants always sleep on their backs, the position doctors recommend to avoid sleep-related injuries and deaths, a study suggests. Researchers examined survey data from a nationally representative sample of U.S. mothers. More than three in four mothers said they usually placed their infants on their backs to sleep, the survey found. But just 44% of the mothers said they planned to place babies to sleep on their backs and then actually did this every time, researchers report in Pediatrics, online August 21. “Intention does not always match practice,” said lead study author Dr. Eve Colson of the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. “While families may intend to place infants on the back to sleep and may eventually do so, they do not always follow these recommendations,” Colson said by email. In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced that babies should be placed on their backs to sleep, in order to lower their risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Despite a dramatic decrease in frequency, SIDS still remains a leading cause of infant mortality. Nationwide, SIDS kills about four babies out of every 10,000 live births, down from about 130 in 10,000 in 1990, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To prevent SIDS, along with putting young infants to sleep on their backs, the AAP also encourages breastfeeding, pacifier use and firm crib mattresses while advising against blankets, pillows and bed sharing. For the new study,
researchers examined survey data collected from 3,297 mothers of infants from 2 to 6 months old. Overall, 77% of the women said they usually put babies to sleep on their backs, while about 14% said they typically put babies to sleep on their sides and roughly 8% routinely put babies down on their stomachs. Mothers who were AfricanAmerican or didn’t complete high school were more likely to put babies to sleep on their stomachs. While 58% of the mothers said they intended to put infants down on their backs all the time, only 44% said they followed through each time their baby went to sleep. When doctors explained safe sleep practices, women were 40% less likely to report putting babies to sleep on their stomachs, and 50% less likely to put infants to sleep on their sides, the study also found. The study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to show whether or how educating women about infant sleep safety might influence how babies actually went to sleep or their odds of dying during the night. It also doesn’t explain why some parents didn’t always put
babies to sleep on their backs, said Michael Gradisar, a psychology researcher at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, who wasn’t involved in the study. “If we can get parents to explain their decision in their own words, then we can begin to understand what factors are more important in their decision making than following recommended safe sleeping practices,” Gradisar said by email. Still, the results underscore a need for better education, said Dr. Michael Goodstein, a neonatologist for WellSpan York Hospital and a member of the AAP Task Force on SIDS. “We still have a lot of work to do, and lives are at stake,” Goodstein, author of an accompanying editorial, said by email. “If we can’t find ways to work with families to achieve behavior change, so that parents want to keep their babies supine and believe that it makes a difference, then we are not going to see further gains in terms of reducing sleep-related deaths and our postnatal infant mortality rate in the U.S.,” Goodstein added.
Rwanda leader Kagame inaugurated after nearly 99 % of vote KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwandan President Paul Kagame was sworn in for a third term Friday after winning re-election with nearly 99 percent of the vote. Many African leaders attended the ceremony in the capital, Kigali. The longtime president had described the Aug. 4 election as “a formality” while campaigning. The East African nation has virtually no political opposition, and critics accuse Kagame of being intolerant of dissent. He denies it. “It’s a day of gratitude and I will continue to work for Rwandans with pride and honor,” Kagame said Friday. “Africa is on the right path, and we are going to do just fine.” Kagame has been de facto
President Kagame swearing in at the Amahoro stadium Kigali Rwanda.. Friday, Aug.18, 2017 leader or president since the end of the 1994 genocide. Because of a change to the constitution in 2015, he can legally stay in power until 2034. Human Rights Watch said in a statement that in the
months leading to the election it documented a pattern of harassment, arrests and detentions of opposition party leaders and supporters, activists and journalists. Several were forcibly disappeared or prosecuted after making comments critical of the current government or ruling party, the rights group said. “Kagame’s landslide win came as no surprise in a context in which Rwandans who have dared raise their voices or challenge the status quo have been arrested, forcibly disappeared or killed,” the group’s Ida Sawyer said in the statement. Amnesty International had described a “climate of fear” ahead of the vote.
Pennsylvania judge delays Cosby sex assault retrial until March
Cosby, 80, built a long career on a family-friendly style of comedy that unraveled after dozens of women came forward to accused him of a string of sex assaults dating to the 1960s NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Comedian Bill Cosby’s retrial on charges of sexually assaulting a former Temple University administrator in 2004 at his Philadelphia-area home will be postponed from November to March of next year, a judge said. Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill said the move will give Cosby’s new defense team enough time to prepare. Cosby’s first trial ended in a mistrial in June after more than 50 hours of jury deliberation failed to yield a unanimous verdict on whether he drugged and assaulted Andrea Constand, who got to know Cosby while working for the women’s basketball team at the university, his alma mater. Cosby, 80, built a long career on a familyfriendly style of comedy that unraveled after dozens of women came forward to accused him of a string of sex assaults dating to the 1960s. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, saying any sexual contact he had with his accusers was consensual. Despite avoiding conviction in the first trial, Cosby elected to bring in a new defense team for the second one. Leading the new team is Tom Mesereau, a Los Angeles lawyer recognizable by his collar-length mane of white hair and best known for successfully defending the late singer Michael Jackson from child sexual abuse charges in 2005. Cosby’s retrial will be heard by jurors from the Philadelphia suburb that Cosby has long called home after Mesereau told O’Neill on Tuesday he would not seek a jury from outside Montgomery County. The jurors in the first trial were bused in from Pittsburgh after Cosby’s lawyers argued that intense publicity would make it nearly impossible to select an impartial local jury. Mesereau and two other lawyers, Kathleen Bliss and Sam Silver, have replaced Brian McMonagle and Angela Agrusa, who withdrew from the case but were present for the hearing. The lawyer who successfully defended Michael Jackson against child molestation charges will represent Bill Cosby when he is retried on sex assault charges later this year. Tom Mesereau, one of three lawyers named as forming Cosby’s new legal team, is best known for helping to secure an acquittal for Jackson in the pop star’s 2005 child molestation trial in California. McMonagle, who clashed with Cosby publicist Andrew Wyatt during the first trial, warmly embraced Wyatt, shook Cosby’s hand and left the courtroom smiling. Wyatt said he and McMonagle get along personally but that “changes had to be made.” Hiring Mesereau to replace McMonagle, he said, was akin to upgrading from a Mercedes-Benz to a Rolls-Royce. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele told reporters that his office was confident about its chances. “This case deserves a verdict and we intend to get there,” Steele said. Constand’s allegation is the only one against Cosby that is recent enough to sustain criminal charges.
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TECHNOLOGY J&J ordered to pay $417 million in trial over talc cancer risks
Bottles of Johnson & Johnson baby powder line a drugstore shelf in New York A California jury on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using the company’s talc-based products like Johnson’s Baby Powder for feminine hygiene. The Los Angeles Superior Court jury’s verdict in favor of California resident Eva Echeverria was the largest yet in lawsuits alleging J&J failed to adequately warn consumers about the cancer risks of its talc-based products. “We are grateful for the jury’s verdict on this matter and that Eva Echeverria was able to have her day in court,” Mark Robinson, her lawyer, said in a statement. The verdict included $70 million in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive damages. It was a major setback for J&J, which faces 4,800 similar claims nationally and has been hit with over $300 million in verdicts by juries in Missouri. “We will appeal today’s verdict because we are guided by the science, which supports the safety of Johnson’s Baby Powder,” J&J said. Echeverria’s lawsuit was the first out of hundreds of California talc cases to go to trial. The 63-year-old claimed she developed terminal ovarian cancer after decades of using J&J’s products. Her lawyers argued J&J encouraged women to use its products despite knowing of studies linking ovarian cancer to genital talc use. J&J’s lawyers countered that studies and federal agencies have not found that talc products are carcinogenic. The trial follows five prior ones in Missouri state court, where many lawsuits are pending. J&J lost four of those trials and, along with a talc supplier, has been hit with $307 million in verdicts. Before Monday, the largest verdict was for $110 million. The Missouri cases, which have largely been brought by out-of-state plaintiffs, have faced jurisdictional questions after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in June that limited where personal injury lawsuits can be filed. In a decision in a case involving BristolMyers Squibb Co, the Supreme Court said state courts cannot hear claims against companies that are not based in the state when the alleged injuries did not occur there. The ruling prompted a St. Louis judge, at New Jersey-based J&J’s urging, to declare a mistrial in the talc case already underway. The judge has nonetheless left the door open for the plaintiffs to argue they still have jurisdiction based on a Missouri-based bottler J&J used to package its products.
American Express to pay $96 million over discriminatory card terms
WASHINGTON American Express will end up paying $96 million to credit card customers in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories for charging higher interest rates and engaging in other discriminatory practices, federal regulators said. The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that more than 200,000 consumers at two of the company’s banking subsidiaries had been harmed by the practices, which also included stricter credit cutoffs and less debt forgiveness than offered to customers in U.S. states. American Express said in a statement the discrepancy was discovered in an internal review and reported to the CFPB in 2013. The company voluntarily agreed to provide $95 million in compensation to affected customers, but said it “absolutely does not” agree with the CFPB’s contention that it had discriminated against clients.
“Having long since taken actions that the CFPB subsequently ratified, the company decided to settle with them rather than go through years of litigation that would have provided no additional value to any of its customers,” American Express said. The CFPB ordered the company to pay an additional $1 million on top of the $95 million and establish new guidelines to ensure the terms of its card offerings were not discriminatory in the future. The agency added that
the company had not intentionally discriminated against customers, but rather the discrepancy occurred due to different business units overseeing cards in U.S. territories as opposed to U.S. states. “They have ceased this practice and are making consumers whole. In particular, because they self-reported the problem and fully cooperated with our investigation, no civil penalties are being assessed in this matter,” CFPB Director Richard Cordray said in the statement.
McDonald’s to cut global antibiotic use in chickens LOS ANGELES - human health. McDonald’s Corp said that it In January 2018, HPCIAs would begin curbing the use of will be gone from McDonald’s the high value human antibiotics chickens in Brazil, Canada, Japan, in its global chicken supply in South Korea, the United States 2018, as the fast-food giant joins and Europe. Only in Europe the a broad effort to battle dangerous company will make an exception for Colistin, a last resort antibiotic. superbugs. McDonald’s, in a policy By the end of 2019, suppliers in statement, said it is working on Australia and Russia will stop antibiotic plans for other meats, using HPCIAs and European dairy cows and laying hens. suppliers plan to remove Colistin. McDonald’s is requiring Suppliers in all other markets suppliers of chicken meat to will comply by January 2027. “Our goal is to have this begin phasing out the use of antibiotics defined by the World policy implemented before this Health Organization as “highest date,” McDonald’s said in its priority critically important posted antibiotic policy update. antimicrobials” (HPCIA) to McDonald’s told a group human medicine. of consumer and environmental Public health and organizations on Aug. 17 that 74 consumer groups applauded the percent of its global chicken sales move, which is not as strict as the will conform to this policy as of company’s policy for the United January 2018, Consumers Union, States, where already for a year the policy division of Consumer suppliers have provided the chain Reports, said in a statement. Consumers Union also with chickens raised without antibiotics deemed important to said the company told the group
that it hopes to have a timeline soon for reducing medically important antibiotics from its beef supply. McDonald’s declined comment on sales figures and its plans for beef. More than 70 percent of medically important antibiotics in the United States are sold for livestock use. Scientists have warned routine use of antibiotics to promote growth and prevent illness in healthy farms animals contributes to the rise of dangerous antibiotic-resistant superbug infections, which kill at least 23,000 Americans each year and pose a significant threat to global health. “If fully implemented, (the plans) could be a total game changer that could transform the marketplace given the company’s massive buying power,” Jean Halloran, Consumers Union’s director of food policy initiatives, said in a statement.
Sears posts second-quarter loss on fewer store visits Struggling U.S. retailer Sears Holdings Corp reported a quarterly loss as fewer customers visited its stores and as the company offered more discounts amid intense industry competition. The retailer also said it would close 28 Kmart stores later this year, in addition to the 150 Sears and Kmart stores it plans to close by the end of its third quarter. Sears said sales at stores
open for at least a year fell 11.5 percent in the second quarter ended July 29. Total revenue fell 22 percent to $4.37 billion, mainly due to store closures, which shaved off $770 million of revenue, the company said. Once the largest U.S. retailer, Sears has struggled with years of losses and declining sales as shoppers shift from the mall to the web. In February, the company said it would cut at
least $1 billion in costs this year, mainly by monetizing its real estate. Sears, controlled by billionaire investor Eddie Lampert, said it earned $460 million in cash from real estate deals in the second quarter. Net loss attributable to Sears narrowed to $251 million, or $2.34 per share in the second quarter ended July 29, from $395 million or $3.70 per share, a year earlier.
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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 position listed below. Our ideal candidate should have an outstanding command of the English language, written and oral, strong communication and excellent customer service skills. Financial Controller Reporting to the General Manager, the financial controller is responsible for managing accounting and monitoring internal controls, including banking and finances activities, proper reporting and payment to all taxing authorities, related purchases and corporate documentation. Requirements •CPA Certification (CA, CGA or CMA) •3 to 5 years of relevant experience in hospitality financial management •Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visual One and IQware accounting software •Verbal and written English and good interpersonal skills •Capacity to plan and organize work •Analytical skills and problem solving capacities Salary will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Fire Safety Engineering Manager Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the applicant must possess the following: Requirements •Engineering Degree (B.A) from four-year College or university. •5-10 years previous Engineering/Facilities Management Experience •Must be able to read and interpret documents to include: blueprints/ schematics, procedural manuals, budgets/financial statements. •Ability to troubleshoot/repair and/or maintain: physical building including all FF&E, AC and refrigeration equipment, electrical systems, mechanical equipment (motors, starters, pumps, fans, etc.), plumbing and drains, fire alarm and life safety equipment. •Demonstrated analytical ability and financial acumen and reporting writing skills. •Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance programs, procedures and safety principles and practices •Salary range for this position will begin at $45,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Salary will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Food & Beverage Supervisor Reporting to the Food and Beverage Director, responsible for overseeing the operation of the restaurant, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and meeting/ exceeding guest expectations. Requirements •Previous Food and Beverage Supervisory experience •Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management •Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills •POS experience – (Opera software desirable) •Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Salary range for this position begins at $10.00 per hour and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Food & Beverage Server Reporting to the Food and Beverage Director, responsible for maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils and refilling glasses as needed. Requirements •High school diploma or equivalent preferred. •Previous serving experience required. •Excellent oral communication skills required. •Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English. •Food Handlers certificate Salary range for this position begins at $6.50 per hour and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pool and Beach Server Reporting to the Food and Beverage Director, responsible for providing consistent, professional, friendly, hospitable, timely service to restaurant guest while capitalizing on revenues by upselling and following resort policies, procedures and service standards..
•Can work well under pressure in a fast paced operation •Strong guest service orientation •POS experience – (Opera software desirable) •Team player – works well with and supports team colleagues •Previous cash handling responsibilities •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Salary range for this position begins at $6.50 per hour and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Bartender Reporting to the Restaurant/Bar Supervisor, responsible for providing an excellent guest drinking experience. Should be able to create classic and innovative drinks exceeding customers’ needs and expectations. Requirements •1-3 years Bar/Restaurant experience in a 4 star resort •Service oriented person; well groomed with excellent people skills; ALWAYS smiling and •Willing to work a flexible schedule to include split shifts, weekends and holidays •Ability to multi-task as a server when necessary as per the operations of resort, inventory control knowledge would be an asset •Must be knowledgeable in the POS System Salary range for this position begins at $6.50 per hour and will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Sous Chef Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsible for working alongside executive chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring orders and stocking. Requirements •Graduate culinary art or Culinary degree strongly preferred •6-10 years previous experience as a cook •Full knowledge of ordering work schedule. •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. •Pushing, pulling, lifting Chef de Partie Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsible for working with the executive sous chef and the kitchen team to maintain high standards in the quality of food both as to its preparation and its presentation. Requirements •Graduate culinary art or Culinary degree strongly preferred •5 plus years previous experience as a cook •Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards would be an asset •Valid Food Handler Certificate required •Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking Salary range for this position will begin at $9.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Pastry Chef Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, responsible for working with team to prepare, bake and decorate desserts and bread. Must keep team organized, stocked and motivated, work with executive pastry chef to pair breads and desserts and order supplies. Requirements •5 years experience as a pastry chef •Precise eye for detail •Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills •Fluency in English (1 additional language desirable) •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Valid Food Handler Certificate required •Loading and off-loading of containers/lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. Salary range for this position will begin at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Commis Chef Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsible for food preparation, cooking, daily monitoring of kitchen inventory. Should exhibit strong communication, writing, reading, listening and computation skills.
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Interested persons may contact our HR department Mon. – Fri. from 9am-3pm via telephone number 946-9900 or you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy of your completed application to our local labor department. Closing date ---- September 8th 2017
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WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD Alexandra Resort, Blue Haven Resort & Marina and the Beach House Requirements •Must possess a 3-4 star background •Minimum of 5 years’ experience in same or similar position •Diploma from a formal culinary institution is required •Knowledgeable in health and sanitation standards •Valid Food Handler Certificate required •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. •Pushing and pulling Salary range for this position will begin at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Cooks Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include measuring and assembling ingredients for menu items , collaborating with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to prepare meals during our dining hours, Maintain accurate food inventories and properly store food items at appropriate temperatures, rotate stock items as per established procedures and restock kitchen for subsequent shifts and ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift Requirements •High school diploma/GED required •2+ years’ experience as a Cook in the restaurant industry •Able to read and follow standardized recipes •Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures •Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere •ServeSafe Certification preferred Salary range for this position begins at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Market Supervisor Reporting to the Retail Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include, Oversee market operations ensuring compliance with departmental standards and meeting / exceeding guest expectations, knowledgeable of all food and beverage products, ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines, Communicate through pre-shift briefings, and departmental meetings all necessary information to support the operation, ability to train team members in all job aspects – service, product knowledge and technical skills, Cash handling and daily accounting, Capitalize on revenues by upselling and controlling expenses and Handle guest concerns in a timely and professional manner. Requirements •Previous Supermarket Supervisory experience and Ability to supervise a diverse staff compliment •Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills •Fluency in English (1 additional language desirable) •Ability to work independently, multi task and prioritize responsibilities •Strong guest service orientation and training skills background •POS experience – (IQ Ware desirable), Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Loading and off-loading of containers/lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Front Desk Agents Reporting to the Front Desk Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include greet guests and help them accommodate, coordinating room assignments, processing arrivals and departures, handling luggage, and solving complaints and Fulfilling front office duties as assigned in the areas of Front Office, Reservations, PBX and Owners Relations. Qualifications •Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills •Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure •Fluency in English (1 additional language desirable) •Previous Resort Front Office experience desirable •Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and guest requests •Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities •Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Salary range for this position begins at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Tour Desk Operator Responsible for consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service, promote tours and excursions for guest, based on guests’ interest and availability, Coordinate with tour operators on excursion availability, arrange and confirm excursions for guests, ensure that all transactions are posted correctly to guest folio and Prepare and issue guests itinerary of excursions arranged prior to
arrival. Requirements •Outgoing personality, self-motivated •Previous hospitality experience •Excellent communication skills •Proficiency in English (second language desirable) Salary range for this position begins at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Playmaker Reporting to the Entertainment Manager, responsible for participating and running daily and nightly activities, participating in events and promotions around pool, lobby and beach, maintain all entertainment venues storage areas and offices, ensure all games and equipment are accounted for at the end of shift and stored and Coordinating communication of event and activity information with other departments and sister resorts. Requirements •Outgoing personality, self-motivated •Previous entertainment experience desirable •Previous hospitality experience •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. •Pushing and pulling Salary range for this position begins at $7.00 per hour and will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Housekeeping Supervisors Reporting to the Housekeeping Manager, responsible for overseeing the housekeeping department in all aspects ensuring compliance to department polices, procedures and service standards. Areas of responsibility include guests rooms, public area, floor / marble crystallization. Qualifications •Minimum of 3 year previous proven supervisory experience •Knowledge of IQ Ware Property Management System •Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Spa Therapist Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for delivering a variety of spa services (body treatments, massages, facials, waxing and manicure/pedicure) in safe and comfortable manner. Maintaining equipment and sample inventory of products. Acknowledging and responding to relevant customer quires, needs and expectations. Requirements •Graduate from an accredited school of massage and esthetics with a massage certification and esthetic certification. •The ideal candidate needs to be qualified in Deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, Hot Stone Massage, Prenatal massage and Reflexology. Esthetic treatments such as facials, body scrubs and wraps. • Must possess excellent communication skills. Salary will commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Line positions The positions listed below, hospitality experience would be an asset but is not required and the starting rate will be $6.50per hour. ROOM ATTENDANTS To ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned guestroom, work areas and equipment. Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 150lbs and be able to climb flights of stairs several times daily. STEWARDS To assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen. Must be able to lift 50lbs, bend, stand for long periods of time and must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 100lbs. Be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to speak English and understand instructions. Must be in excellent health. LABOURERS To assist in maintaining the buildings of the resort. Must be able to lift 50lbs, bend, stand for long periods of time and must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 250lbs. Be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to speak English and understand instructions. Must be in excellent health. GROUNDSMEN To assist in, maintaining the grounds of the resort. Duties to include: removal of trash, weeding, mowing, planting, pruning, watering and application of chemicals. Must be of good character. Be able to lift 50lbs., bend and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to speak English and understand instructions. HOUSEMEN To provide support service for housekeeping associates and maintain cleanliness throughout the hotel. Respond to quest requests. Must be able to work flexible shifts, holidays and weekends. Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 250lbs, must be able to lift 50lbs
Interested persons may contact our HR department Mon. – Fri. from 9am-3pm via telephone number 946-9900 or you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy of your completed application to our local labor department. Closing date ---- September 8th 2017
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Provo Entertainment Center is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: SKILLED POSITION
InterCaribbean Airways has vacancies for: Pilots: Captain to operate EBM120 Fleet. Must have 2 -5 years experience. Reliable and hardworking.
Caribbean Aviation Maintenance Services is seeking:
KITCHEN HELPER Responsibilities: •Performs any combination of following duties to maintain kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition: Sweeps and mops floors. •Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks. •Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers. •Steam-cleans or hoses-out garbage cans. •Sorts bottles, and breaks disposable ones in bottle-crushing machine. •Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand. •Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine. •Polishes silver, using chemical dip, buffing wheel, and hand cloth. •Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand. •Sets up banquet tables. •Washes and peels vegetables, using knife or peeling machine. •Loads or unloads trucks picking up or delivering supplies and food. Requirements: •A secondary diploma is an asset •Must be able to work long hours in all weather conditions •Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. •Must work weekends and holidays •Must be physically fit for heavy lifting •Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length. •Must be able to lift up to 150lbs or more on a regular and continual basis. •Must be able to push and/or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continual basis. •Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space. •Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill lifting and other required task •Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive large trucks. For the above position, applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends. They should also enjoy working with people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required. Interested persons can email resumes to recruitmentprovotci@ gmail.com or drop off all resumes to Provo Entertainment Center, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Application deadline is Friday September 01st, 2017.
SERVCOM SERVICES LTD Servcom Services Ltd is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: SKILLED POSITION LABOURER Responsibilities: •To do daily checklist of all operating equipment •To carry out all tasks in a timely fashion •To report all damage or non-working equipment to the manager •To work in a clean and neat manner in guestrooms and all other areas •Pick up litter around lodge property Requirements: •A secondary diploma is an asset •Must be able to work long hours in all weather conditions •Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. •Must work weekends and holidays •Must be able to lift 150lbs or more Salary $6.25 per hour DOMESTIC WORKER – (LIVE IN) Applicants must have previous experience as a domestic work and cook. Must be comfortable and experienced around the care of a 3 year old toddler and be willing to work 6 days a week including holidays and weekends. Hours will need to be flexible in order to flex for evening service when required. Nutritional food experience also an asset. Must have a willing, positive and personable attitude. For the above position, applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as they should also enjoy working with people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required and a valid driver’s license is a plus. Interested persons can email resumes to recruitmentprovotci@gmail.com Deadline is September 01st, 2017.
1. Aircraft Mechanic Helper – 2 years or more experience with aircraft maintenance, Dependable, innovative, with strong team player.
2. Upholster, with seven years or more experience in providing, upholstery service to its fleet of aircrafts. Self motivated Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and power point. Ability to work independently and prioritizes work appropriately. Excellent time management skills Detail orientated Exemplary customer service delivery and team player attitude. Lyndon Gardiner: has a vacancy for a butler, must be honest and reliable. Willing to work flexible hours.
NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990
An Application, REGISTERED PR13225, by CHARLOTTE MEWS LTD for REZONING OF 61112/180 FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R3) TO COMMERICAL (C1), Long Bay Hills, Providenciales, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Outline Development Permission. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication or service of this Notice. Notice dated:
18TH AUGUST, 2017
Diamonds International Grand Turk Is looking for a General Manager. Qualifications necessary are as follows: Minimum 5 years in a jewelry management position Please send resumes to Seitan@almod.com Belongers preferably
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
HEAD CHEF
F Chambers Attorneys at Law is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney. Applicants must have at least 7 years post qualification experience. Duties include assisting and developing criminal and common law department, undertaking a variety of work including all aspect of criminal defence work, employment, wills and probate, family matters such as adoption, child/ spousal maintenance, divorce, and human rights work.
Minimum 9 years experience in similar position and college trained/ qualified. Fully versed in international cuisine with emphasis on Mediterranean cooking styles. Pastry skills essential. Substantial Experience in all aspects of running a busy kitchen including: -Monthly Inventory/Achieving food cost mandates -Staff Management Including: training, discipline, scheduling -Purchasing & receiving -Certified in kitchen hygiene management -Experience in modern cooking skills including sous vide essential
Starting Salary $2,100.00 to $3,000.00 per month based on Experience and Qualifications. All applications must be submitted to: Employment Department F Chambers Attorneys at Law 007 Emily House, 1105 Leeward Highway, Providenciales Tel 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: sas@fchamberslaw.com
Job requires split shifts 6 days p/w including weekends and public holidays. $900 per week. Minimum 60 hours per week. Send applications to: magnoliaprovo@live.com before October 1st, 2017 BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY, PLEASE ATTACH PROOF OF STATUS.
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Provo sailing club international news TCI sailors competing
Grace Reaston-brown age 10 travelled on he own to the UK to take part in by far her biggest sailing event to date. More than 380 Optimist sailors from Great Britain and abroad competed at the 2017 Volvo Gill Optimist British National and Open Championships. The event coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Optimist class and started in style on Sunday with the traditional oath and raising of the flag during the opening ceremony at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Challenging strong breezy conditions saw the Mini Racers and Regatta Coaching fleets kept ashore but battle commenced in the fiercely contested senior and junior main fleets in which Grace was part of. In all there are 383 sailors representing 16 nations, with 91 sailors travelling from overseas, attracted by world class junior racing to join the competition at the British nationals.
The overseas competitors include Optimist sailors from Mexico, USA, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Ireland, Hong Kong, Australia, BVIs, Norway, Bermuda, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, UAE and Turks & Caicos. Grace’s (former) and first racing coach, Keir Clarke had this to say on her recent British Nationals Attendance. “For a girl as young as ten from a tiny Caribbean island to even get on the startline for a British Optimist nationals is a phenomenal achievement in itself. A year ago Grace had never sailed an Optimist & certainly never raced outside of the TCI. To have gained such knowledge and confidence at such a young age is incredible. Since I started woring with Grace she has displayed an incredible amount of not only talent, but dedication, commitment as well. With the limited resources available at the Provo Sailing Club, she turns up 3 times a week, week in, week out for training. She makes notes on her sessions and how to improve next time,
she watches sailing videos into the late night. She lives and breathes the sport & I have no doubt that she will go on to do great things for the TCI in the sport of sailing. Grace was top 50 this time
round, and with 2 years to go in the junior division, there is no reason why she wont be placing top 10 in 2 years time!!
TCI Boys U15 National Team Results, CONCACAF Championship “The football philosophy and methodology that I am trying to install into all our players was definitely shown on the pitch. Our players have conducted themselves with respect on all occasions and were a credit to the TCIFA and the Turks and Caicos Islands. I am confident that the exposure provided to our eight younger players will help prepare them for the upcoming Championships, which will occur in the next 2 years, as these players could be the core of that team.”- TCIFA Technical Director, Darren Meehan.
Preparation for the CONCACAF U15 Boys Championship began with April tryouts, scored based on short passing, speed, control, and dribbling. Twenty-three players were selected to advance to a mesocycle of 4 training sessions per week; i.e. 1 fitness session, 1 technical session, and 2 tactical games against a select Boys U15 team, Women’s National Team and a Select men’s Team. The team, reduced to 18 players, competed against Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and The Bahamas. Orrin Campbell was chosen to lead
the team as Captain. Game 1: TCI vs. Montserrat- 0:3 Game 2: TCI vs. BVI - 3:7; All 3 goals scored by Jeftho Joachin Game 3: TCI vs. Anguilla - 1:3; 1 Goal scored by Orrin Campbell scored Game 4: TCI vs. Bahamas - 1:5; 1Goal scored by Jeftho Joachin
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West Indies cricket coach responds to criticisms on team’s performance against England
Stuart Law, West Indies’ head Test in England since 2000 and Law in the crowd with tank tops on and we coach, has backed his players to give faces the difficult task of lifting his were looking for more jumpers to put a better account of themselves in the players after being crushed inside on over the three we already had on. second Investec Test, after their innings three days. While suggesting that “We have addressed our defeat at Edgbaston led to a barrage West Indies had faced the worst fielding. We know it is an attitude of criticism from former players and of the conditions under lights in thing, not a skill level thing. Our pundits, questioning everything from Birmingham, he said that it was the attitude needs to improve for the the team’s commitment and desire to job of the coaching staff to try and duration of time we are out there. their status as a top-level Test nation. get the best out of a group that lacks We have spoken about everything we Foremost among them was English knowhow. possibly can. Once the players take Curtly Ambrose, a former great who “We did not play well,” he the field we can’t do it for them. We has also previously served as West said. “We have been very honest with have to give them every support to Indies’ bowling coach. Writing in a our assessment. A lot of guys have make sure they are doing it.” column for the Daily Mail, Ambrose been asked to look at themselves in In a nod to the criticism of called the performance “embarrassing” the mirror by the captain. We have West Indies’ batting after they lost and “painful to watch”. Law said he been very open and forthcoming with 19 wickets in a day, Law referred to would have preferred Ambrose to talk thoughts on how they can get better Australia’s struggles at Trent Bridge to the players in person but admitted and we are trying our very best to get during the 2015 Ashes. “These young they knew they have to play better in it right in a short space of time. We are kids are learning in the toughest the remaining two Tests. giving them every ounce of support. cricket arena in the world,” he said. “That is disappointing,” Law These guys have got a lot of talent. “International cricket’s pretty tough said. “Curtly not long ago was a coach They just need a bit of experience. and in this part of the world, when you with this team so it is disappointing Once they get that they will be pretty are playing against an experienced that criticism comes. We have to good. England side, it’s even tougher. understand why it is there. We are “From 40 degrees in Barbados Australia came here a couple of years not performing as well as we want. It to 13 degrees in Birmingham - I ago, got bowled out for 60, so we’re not would have been nice if he had come would be walking around freezing going too bad.” into the dressing room to talk to the my nuts off as well, with my hands Jason Holder, the captain, guys and express his displeasure to in my pockets. Poor kids are freezing. said in the wake of defeat at Edgbaston us. That would have been awesome Fielding at night time in England is that his players needed show more but that didn’t happen. What can we not pleasurable and when it is overcast fight and Law was able to point to the do? We have to get our noses down, our with mizzly rain it is even worse so, experience of rallying to beat Pakistan backsides up and play better.” yes, once again people say it is an in Bridgetown earlier this year. He West Indies have not won a excuse but it is a fact. People were sat also had praise for the performance
of Jermaine Blackwood, who firstinnings 79 not out was a rare bright spot amid the pink-ball pummelling, describing him as “5ft 2in but he walks around like he is 10ft tall” - the sort of swagger that has been missing from West Indies’ Test cricket for some time. “We sat down and we talked about our Test series against Pakistan,” Law said. “We got beaten in two-and-a-half days in Jamaica and came back and won the second Test. We played the same team, they played the same team and our boys stood up. Now we have had a look and seen what England are trying to do to us, we will have better knowledge going into it. We know what is coming, it is a matter of us finding a way to cope with it. “In dressing room we are very positive. I believe in these young men. They have got high skills. It is just the experience of learning how to play in a very tough environment. That is where we need to improve very quickly but that is going to take time. The criticism will come. I understand that. We can’t do much about it. We have to just blank it out, move forward and once we start putting things right on the field that criticism means nothing to us.”
McEnroe expects more Federer magic at U.S. Open American great John McEnroe expects Roger Federer’s sensational comeback season to continue in New York when the U.S. Open kicks off on Monday. Since returning from a sixmonth hiatus in January, the 36-yearold Swiss has been in stupendous form as he has won five titles, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon. “At the moment we’re just assuming that Roger is going to pull the rabbit out of the hat again,” fourtimes U.S. Open champion McEnroe said during an ESPN conference call on Wednesday. “If Roger wins this, it will be one of the great stories in that last 50 years or ever.” “I saw him today and I said, ‘I’ve got to tell you, hats off. I’ve watched tennis for 40 or 50 years and I’ve never seen anything like this’.” Chris Evert, the winner of 18 grand slam titles, said she was equally mesmerized by what Federer has done this year. “He came back and it was ridiculous,” she said. “It was like he
Alleged ‘tampering’ by Lakers under investigation
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after defeating Robin Haase of the Netherlands (not pictured) during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Uniprix Stadium was a different person. It was like his Federer had lost a match this year and clone has come back,” she said. as a result the 19-times grand slam One question mark hanging champion opted to skip the Cincinnati over Federer is his health. Masters to tend to the injury. Back pain appeared to limit his “I was sitting on the court in mobility during the Rogers Cup final Montreal when he tweaked his lower in Montreal earlier this month, where back and it was really evident that he fell in straight sets to 20-year-old something was wrong with him,” Evert German Alexander Zverev. said. It was only the third time “You never know, he doesn’t
The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Lakers for alleged tampering involving Paul George after the Indiana Pacers filed a formal complaint. The league released a statement Sunday from Mike Bass, executive vice president of communications. “At the request of the Indiana Pacers, the NBA opened an investigation into alleged tampering by the Los Angeles Lakers,” the NBA statement said. “The independent investigation is being conducted by the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. The Lakers have
been cooperative and, at this point, no findings have been made. We have asked both teams to refrain from commenting while the investigation is ongoing.” Peter Vecsey on Patreon reported Saturday that Lakers president Magic Johnson, general manager Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss were contacted by an investigator for the NBA and asked to provide “any correspondence pertaining to” George, his agent and his parents. “As the NBA’s statement made clear, we cannot comment about the specifics of any ongoing investigation,” the
say much about his injuries and he made no excuses after the match, but hopefully he’s healthy.” Federer will need to be at 100 percent to compete at Flushing Meadows in the grueling best-of-fiveset tournament, where scorching heat and suffocating humidity are the norm. Apart from Federer, world number one Rafael Nadal and Briton Andy Murray, who is coming back from a hip injury that forced him to skip all the hardcourt tournaments in the run up to the Open, are the names in the mix as potential winners of the final major of the season. If those favorites falter, the tournament is up for grabs, McEnroe said. “It wouldn’t be shocking considering that Roger is 36 and he’s had two majors already so perhaps things don’t go as smoothly as they did the other times. And let’s say Nadal wasn’t around and Murray wasn’t healthy, then it’s like, who is going to do it?” “That’s where it really gets open,” he said.
Lakers said in a statement. “We can confirm, however, that we are cooperating fully with the NBA in the hope of clearing our name as soon as possible.” The Pacers declined to comment when contacted by The Indianapolis Star on Sunday. George’s agent contacted the Pacers on June 18 and informed the team that George would not return after his contract expired following the 2017-18 season and that his preference was to play for his hometown Lakers.
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Cavaliers send Kyrie Irving to Celtics in deal including Isaiah Thomas, Nets 2018 pick
The Boston Celtics have acquired All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers for point guard Isaiah Thomas, forward Jae Crowder, center Ante Zizic and Brooklyn’s 2018 unprotected first-round pick, the teams announced Tuesday night. Irving, 25, requested a trade during a July meeting with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. At the time, Irving said that he wanted to play in a situation in which he could be more of a focal point and that he no longer wanted to play alongside LeBron James, sources said. Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge noted the bittersweet nature of Tuesday’s trade. “This has obviously been a roller coaster of a day for us, trading away Isaiah and Jae and Ante, especially Isaiah and Jae, who have been such a big part of our team and our success and our Celtic culture as leaders of our team. Very, very difficult day,” Ainge said. “At the same time, a very exciting time [to add] one of the best offensive players in the league.” Ainge said that it was a very tough phone call to inform Thomas, who had emerged as the face of the franchise since he arrived at the trade deadline in February 2015. Ainge also said the Celtics did their homework on Irving after his falling out with James in Cleveland and said Irving is “excited” to be joining the Celtics. Ainge also acknowledged that Irving’s price tag was high. “It is a high price tag,” he said. “But acquiring a 25-yearold perennial All-Star, a player that fits a timeline for us and is a fantastic offensive player, one of the best offensive players in the league, you have to pay a heavy price.” Pressed on the difficulty of giving up the unprotected Brooklyn pick, Ainge noted, “We
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Isaiah Thomas, left, and Kyrie Irving were the last and first picks of the 2011 draft and now have been traded for each other valued it from the time we got it, and it’s still very valuable. Obviously, we value Kyrie more. It’s that simple.” Irving has three years and $60 million left on his contract, but he can opt out of the final year before the 2019-20 season. The Celtics posted on Instagram that Irving will wear No. 11, as his familiar No. 2 is retired in Boston for Red Auerbach. Thomas, 28, led the Celtics to the best record in the Eastern Conference last season, averaging 28.9 points and 5.9 assists over 33.8 minutes per game during the regular season. Thomas has spent the offseason recovering from a right hip injury that kept him out of the final three games of the Eastern Conference finals. He opted not to have surgery. Ainge said Thomas’ injury did play “some” into his making the deal. Celtics coach Brad Stevens said Monday that he is not sure Thomas will be ready for the start of training camp. Sources told ESPN that while Cleveland is not sure when Thomas will be able to return to the court, the Cavaliers have no short-term concerns about the injury. The team, sources said, is anxious to have its own doctors look at Thomas’ hip and will spend the year monitoring it. Thomas will become a
free agent at the end of the 201718 season. He has said that he believes he’s worthy of a maximum contract. Crowder, 27, has been a core piece of the Celtics’ resurgence. A solid perimeter defender, the forward averaged 13.9 points and 5.8 rebounds last season. He also has one of the friendliest cap numbers in the NBA: $6.8 million, $7.3 million and $7.8 million the next three seasons. He does not become a free agent until the summer of 2020. Zizic was the Celtics’ firstround pick in 2016 (23rd overall). He’s a highly regarded 20-yearold out of Croatia described by ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla as “one of my favorite kids in this draft. He’s 6-11, 240. He has a mean streak.” In addition to his tremendous upside, Zizic was included for salary purposes. Irving waived a $5.8 million trade kicker -- 15 percent of the total money remaining on his Cleveland deal -- to join Boston, sources said. The trade will give Cleveland $29.1 million in tax savings. Cleveland’s tax is now $49.3 million, down from $78.4 million. The Celtics and Cavaliers open the season against each other Oct. 17 in Cleveland. “Opening night should be interesting,” a Cavs player who requested anonymity told ESPN.
Pacquiao versus Horn rematch confirmed for Brisbane Filipino boxer Manny Horn upset Pacquiao for the WBO Pacquiao’s rematch with Australian welterweight belt in an unanimous Jeff Horn has been confirmed for 12-round decision last month. Brisbane later this year, the city’s Quirk said Brisbane Marketing, the city council’s major mayor said. Brisbane Lord Mayor events subsidiary, would be reGraham Quirk had earlier threatened engaged for negotiations with to pull funding without confirmation promoters Top Rank and Duco Events. from the Pacquiao camp but said he “It was a matter of Manny Pacquiao had been reassured at a meeting with deciding whether he wanted to take promoters on Monday. up that clause in the contract to give “I have had a meeting earlier a rematch in the event that he lost,” today which has confirmed that Quirk added. Manny Pacquiao will definitely be in Horn’s surprise win over Pacquiao caused Brisbane this year for a rematch with 38-year-old Jeff Horn,” Quirk told local media. controversy, with many observers The fight is expected to be outraged by the decision. But a WBO scoring review held in November at the same Lang Park stadium where a packed crowd later endorsed Horn as the rightful of 50,000 saw former schoolteacher winner.
FILE PHOTO: Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo speaks with referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea after being shown a red card after receiving a second yellow card for simulation Cristiano Ronaldo will have to serve his fivematch ban for pushing a referee after the Spanish sports court (TAD) rejected Real Madrid’s appeal against the length of the suspension, Spanish media reported , citing court officials. The Portuguese forward shoved official Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea after being sent off during Real’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Aug. 13. As a result the Spanish Football Federation issued Ronaldo with a 3,005 euro ($3,543.20) fine and a four match suspension in addition to the automatic one game ban the player was due to serve for the red card. “Another incomprehensible decision. From injustice to injustice, they will never overthrow me,” Ronaldo posted on Instagram. The ban ruled Ronaldo out of the Super Cup second leg and Madrid’s first La Liga match of the season against Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday. Real won both matches. The striker will sit out league fixtures against Valencia, Levante and Real Sociedad before making his comeback against Real Betis on Sept. 20.
Africa to break new ground with World Championships bid One of six African nations will from some of them. bid to host the 2025 World Athletics “People said that Africa could Championships as the continent not host the World Cup in football, hopes to stage the global meet for but we did it very successfully.” Malboum added that the a first time, the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) president governing body IAAF’s head Sebastian Hamad Kalkaba Malboum has said. Coe was also in favor of a bid from African countries have within the continent. previously held several major sporting “President Coe is supporting events with South Africa hosting the the fact that Africa could host the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Morocco World Championships,” the 66-yearstaging an IAAF Diamond League old added. The Cameroonian said that event this year. Three nations also co- hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup. African countries had now come to Malboum believes that understand the importance of the the continent’s previous hosting event after showing little interest record indicated that the biennial in hosting the championships in the championships could also be held past. successfully in Africa. “I think many now realize that “We are talking with Kenya, (staging the championships) could put South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, the nation on the world map in terms Morocco -- those countries have the of publicity and promote tourism, so facilities,” Malboum told the BBC on there is a benefit from hosting the Wednesday. event. This was not the case in the “I have very positive sounds past,” Malboum said.
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