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FOUR-YEAR WORK PERMIT APPLICATION SENT BACK TO IMMIGRATION BOARD

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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recent decision by the Turks and Caicos Islands Work Permit Board and Immigration Appeal Tribunal to refuse applications for four-year work permits has been described by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale as a “blanket policy” that was “unlawful”.

The Chief Justice therefore revoked the Immigration Appeal Tribunal’s decision, sent it back to them for reconsideration and instructed the Tribunal to direct the Work Permit Board to consider the application in accordance with the Immigration Ordinance and the Immigration Regulations.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Immigration Ordinance provides that in respect of skilled workers, the Work Permit Board has a discretion to issue work permits for such period not exceeding five years as the Board may determine.

Anthony Gruchot, a UK attorney and Irish Solicitor Ms. Claire Elizabeth McAvinchey, both employees of the law firm Graham Thompson & Co., each applied to renew their work permits for four years, but the Work Permit Board refused the applications, granting each applicant a renewal for one year only.

No reason was given by the Work Permit Board for its decision. The two applicants subsequently appealed to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal which upheld the decision of the Board on the ground that “work permits are currently being issued for no more than one year at a time.”

Gruchot, McAvinchey and the law firm applied to the Supreme Court for judicial review of the decision of the Immigration Appeals Tribunal which was made at a meeting January 24th, 2018.

In her decision, Chief Justice Ramsay-Hale said: “The policy, being a blanket policy, was unlawful as it allowed no exceptions. It was unpublished which meant that representations could not be made by the Applicants. The Board improperly fettered

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its discretion when considering the Applicants’ applications for renewal of their work permits by adopting the policy of issuing permits for one year only. The error was compounded when the Tribunal failed to consider the merits of the Applicants’ appeal but instead determined the appeal

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The Chief Justice noted that in an affidavit sworn on behalf of the Attorney General, Work Permit Board and the Immigration Appeal Tribunal Ms. Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry

Chief Operating Officer and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts, His Excellency Governor John Freeman, Tourism Ministry Permanent Secretary – Cheryl Ann Jones, Stacy Cox, Chief Executive Officer of the TCHTA, Ministry of Education, Permanent Secretary Mr. Wesley Clerveaux and other members of TCHTA. of Border Control, sought to explain the genesis of this blanket policy of issuing work permits for no more than a year at a time, which had been applied by the Board and the Tribunal.

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LOCAL NEWS FOUR-YEAR WORK PERMIT APPLICATION SENT BACK TO IMMIGRATION BOARD continued from page 1

The Chief Justice said it was Ms. Malcolm’s evidence that there is currently “widespread circulation of fraudulent paper Work Permits… and almost every aspect of the process in the issuance of a work permit has been compromised” and that, “in an effort to rid the market of the compromised documents”, a decision had been made to replace paper permits with plastic cards.

Having considered and discarded several methods for transitioning from paper to plastic, it was determined that on expiry and renewal of every work permit in 2018, the new cards would be issued.

It was felt that this could not be achieved within the year if the Board continued to issue paper permits for up to 5 years, “so a ministerial directive was issued explaining to the Board the need to allow transition to the plastic cards and that work permits should only be issued for a one-year period.”

The Chief Justice noted that Ms. Malcolm accepted that this policy directive was never published.

Queen’s Counsel Stephen Wilson, who heads the law firm Graham Thompson & Co., and who represented the applicants, submitted that as a consequence of the directive, the Work Permit Board and the Immigration Appeal Tribunal adopted a blanket policy to the grant of all work permits for one year, which was inconsistent with the statutory regime and was unlawful, as the applications were not then considered on their merits.

He further argued that as the new policy was not published, the applicants were denied the right to make representations to the Board.

In her response, attorneyat-law Ms. Clemar Hippolyte, who represented the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Work Permit Board and the Immigration Appeal Tribunal Crown, submitted that it was within the Minister’s purview to implement a policy which he believed to be both urgent and necessary as the presence

Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale of a large number of foreign nationals within the islands in possession of fraudulent immigration documents was having a profoundly negative impact on the islands.

She submitted that the Court ought to engage in a balancing exercise to weigh the rights of the applicants against the wider public interest, and to find that the public interest in safeguarding against an influx of foreign nationals not subject to immigration control, outweighs the interest of the applicants to be notified of the policy.

Ms. Hippolyte also submitted that even if on the merits of the application the Court finds that the applicants had a legitimate expectation to have their work permit renewed for more than one year, the Government is entitled to frustrate that expectation.

Chief Justice Ramsay-Hale said while she accept that it is within the Executive’s remit to implement policy to govern its processes, the authorities are clear that “[t]he rule of law calls for a transparent statement by the executive of the circumstances in which the broad statutory criteria will be exercised.”

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“This would then allow a existing policy is, so that the individual person affected to advocate for why a can make relevant representations in policy should or should not apply to relation to it. In R (on the application him,” she stressed. of Anufrijeva) v Secretary of State for

The Chief Justice added that the Home Dept. [2003] UKHL 36 at the Attorney General’s Chambers, [26], [2003] 3 All ER 827 at [26], [2004] the Work Permit Board and the 1 AC 604, Lord Steyn said: Immigration Appeal Tribunal Crown ‘Notice of a decision is required “must follow their published policy before it can have the character of a unless they have good reason not to determination with legal effect because do so and if a new policy is adopted it the individual concerned must be in a must be published to allow a person position to challenge the decision in affected by it to make representations the courts if he or she wishes to do so. as to why it should not be applied to This is not a technical rule. It is simply him or her before a decision is made”. an application of the right of access to

She added: “In the case at Bar, justice.’

I am not persuaded that there was any “[38] … What must, however, urgency requiring the implementation be published is that which a person of this policy without publishing the who is affected by the operation of fact that the policy with respect to the policy needs to know in order the grant of multi-year permits had to make informed and meaningful changed. I can readily accept that there representations to the decision-maker is, as Mrs. Malcolm says, persistent and before a decision is made.” pervasive fraud affecting the issuance In support of his of work permits but it is not new and submissions, Mr. Stephen Wilson, it does not justify the implementation QC, relied on the case of R (on the of an unpublished policy that fetters application of Lumba) v Secretary of the discretion of the relevant decision- State for the Home Department; R (on makers and denies the rights of the application of Mighty) v Secretary applicants for work permits from of State for the Home Department making representations as to why the [2011] 4 All ER 1. In that case, over one policy should not be applied to them.” thousand Foreign National Prisoners

The Chief Justice referenced were released from prison before Lord Dyson SCJ, who, in his opinion in consideration was given to the question Lumba stated the law this way: of whether they should be deported. To

“[26] … a decision-maker must address this, the Secretary of State follow his published policy (and not adopted a new - unpublished - policy some different unpublished policy) which provided for the detention of unless there are good reasons for not all Foreign National Prisoners. On a doing so. The principle that policy must challenge to the policy by two detainees, be consistently applied is not in doubt: the Supreme Court held that “a policy see Wade and Forsyth Administrative must not be a blanket policy admitting Law (10th edn, 2009) p 316… of no exceptions; if unpublished it must

“[35] The individual has a not be inconsistent with any published basic public law right to have his or her policy; and it should be published if it case considered under whatever policy would inform discretionary decisions the executive sees fit to adopt provided in respect of which the potential object that the adopted policy is a lawful of those decisions had a right to make exercise of the discretion conferred by representation. … The failure to the statute: see Findlay v Secretary of publish the detention policies meant State for the Home Dept [1984] 3 All that relevant representations could ER 801 at 830… There is a correlative not be made. Accordingly the policies right to know what that currently applied to L and M had been unlawful.”

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Restoration works start on JAGS McCartney Airport in Grand Turk

Nine months after being battered by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2018, the Airports Authority said restoration work has begun on the terminal building at the JAGS McCartney International Airport in Grand Turk.

A press release from the Airports Authority said this scope of work is expected to be fully completed by September 2018.

“During restoration there will be no interruptions of operations, and the Airports Authority remains committed to ensuring the safety of everyone using the facility during this time,” the statement said.

The Airports

Authority is responsible for the constructing, controlling and managing of airports; providing and maintaining runways, taxiways and terminals for the efficient operation of airports; providing facilities for customs and immigration services, and health and security checks; and for incidental and connected purposes.

Since September 2017, residents of Grand Turk and persons who use the airport have been complaining about the inordinate delay in repairing the airport which was used to temporarily house British soldiers who were here to assist with post-hurricane repairs.

Concerns were also raised about the security at

the airport, the country’s second largest, along with the general deplorable conditions at the facility.

In a recent interview with The SUN, Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson stressed that the airport repairs were the responsibility of the Airports Authority.

“The Airport project was noted from before the end of March (2018). That was insurance money that has nothing to do with Governments funds or anything like that because the Airport is insured. It is a matter of getting through to the insurance company and then of course the only thing that had to be done is noted by The JAGS McCartney International Airport in Grand Turk Cabinet,” she said then.

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson meets Overseas Territories Minister in London

Premier and Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment, Hon Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, was in London last week for meetings in relation to a number of pertinent issues to the Islands.

The Premier met with Lord Ahmad, Minister of Wimbledon, Minister for Overseas Territories to discuss several pertinent issues including: Constitutional adjustments, border control, child safeguarding, disaster preparedness, recovery, prison, the budget for the financial year (2018/19) and the Fiscal Strategy and Policy Statement (FSPS).

The Premier arrived in London on Tuesday 12 June, and immediately joined a meeting of colleagues from the fellow British Overseas Territories

(BOTs) from the Caribbean and Bermuda.

The meeting which was chaired

by Premier of the Cayman Islands, the Hon. Alden McLaughlin, focused on the recovery efforts of the BOTs affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 and preparations, mitigations and response capabilities for the forthcoming hurricane season.

The leaders of the Caribbean BOTs and Bermuda also used the opportunity to discuss the repercussions of the Money Laundering and Sanctions Act which will impose public registers of beneficial ownership of companies on the BOTs.

The Act requires the Secretary of State to provide all reasonable assistance to the governments of the

BOTs to help them establish public registers of company beneficial ownership by 31 December 2020.

Further, the Secretary of State must, no later than 31 December 2020, prepare a draft Order in Council requiring the government of any British Overseas Territory that has not introduced a publicly accessible register of the beneficial ownership of companies within its jurisdictions to do so.

In the evening, the Premier attended a dinner in the House of Commons hosted by the Premier of the Cayman Islands and current chair of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association. The dinner provided an excellent opportunity for the Premier and the other Leaders

Business staffing plan due by July 1st The Ministry of Border Control and Employment is reminding employers, as well as the general public that all staffing plans are due by 1st July 2018 in accordance with section (34) of the Immigration Ordinance which states: 34.

(1) This section applies to an employer (whether an individual, a company or other entity) which (a) Employs not less than fifteen (15) employees who hold a work permit; or (b) Is designated for the purposes of this section by the Commissioner.

(2) The employer shall, before the end of months starting with the date on which this section first applies to the employer, prepare and submit to the Commissioner a business staffing plan.

(3) The business staffing plan shall contain the following information relating to the business-

(a) The names and numbers of employees, including part-time employees and persons employed through a temping agency, on staff as at the date of submission of the plan; (b) The names and number of Islanders and non-islanders employed; (c) The positions occupied by all Islander and non-Islander employees, the nationality of each non-islander employee and whether such non-Islander employee is – 1.A permanent resident; 2.A person endorsed on a Permanent Residence Certificate; 3.The spouse of an Islander; or 4.The holder of a work permit; (d) The length of time each position has been held by the holder of a work permit; (e) In respect of posts held by work permit holders other than permanent residents, the

likelihood of such post being filled by islanders or permanent residents and the anticipated length of time, in respect of each post, before that happens; (f) The anticipated growth of the business and its future plans for the next five years; (g) The commitment of the business to education and development locally, including scholarships, training schemes and in-house training; (h) The recruitment policy of the business; (i) The identification by the business of the number of work permits that will be required for the period of the plan, the posts for which they will be required and the desired duration of those work permits; and (j) Such other information relating to the employment needs of the business as the Commissioner may require For further information or questions please refer to the following; Website: http://www.gov.tc/work-permits Email: infobordercontrol@gov.tc

Turks and Caicos Islands Premier, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson with Lord Ahmad, Minister of Wimbledon, Minister for Overseas Territories of Overseas Territories to meet informally with members of the both the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Commissioner James Smith comments on firearm incident

At about 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 10th, 2018 police arrested a male who was in possession of a firearm in the Long Bay area of Providenciales.

Commissioner of Police James Smith said that during the arrest, an armed police officer fired one shot.

“There were no injuries as a result of the armed officer discharging his weapon and the circumstances of the incident is subject to an internal review.The male arrested remains in police custody and investigations continue into the firearms-related offences. A firearm and ammunition was seized from the man in custody,” he said.

The Commissioner said he is also aware of speculation suggesting a senior police officer was involved in a separate incident whilst off duty where shots were alleged to have been fired.

“There is no evidence or basis for this speculation and members of the community are asked to cease comment on this rumour,” he added.

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LOCAL NEWS

Minster of Health disappointed in some doctors’ level of service

By Todeline Defralien

Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood recently criticized some health practitioners for their level of service to patients.

Astwood noted that some health practitioners here are excellent at their work, but his ministry has doubts about the work quality of some doctors in TCI. The Health Minister’s comments came against the background of complaints from many patients about their treatment at the InterHealth Canada hospitals in Grand Turk and Providenciales.

Speaking on a recent edition of the Expressions call-in programme on Radio Turks and Caicos, Astwood said, “For the last couple of years, I myself

have been very disappointed in the level of service that we get from some health practitioners. Some of them are excellent, but some of them, we have doubts in. For many of us, we tend to see things that we know shouldn’t be.

We go to a doctor’s office and the doctor/ any health provider and he pulls out a computer and goes on the internet. That is the first alarm that that something is wrong here.”

He added: “Most doctors should come in knowing their craft. So I do believe that the Health Practitioners Board needs to do a better job at evaluating these individuals in facilities that is not controlled by Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) that we do not recruit. Of course, I must say that we have to also look at

our standards and what we recruit in our Government services. We cannot just look at others. We have to start with ourselves first, and it is on us to get the best doctors that we have, and I am hoping that the powers that be that recruit these doctors really look for the best.”

Astwood said that if it takes increasing the salaries for doctor’s and all persons in the health care sector, then he will take it on to improve the level of services in TCI.

“I do believe that it is time for the doctors’ salary and all health care salaries to go up. I am going to be promoting that, and I have been promoting that for this year’s budget and I hope that it can happen,” he concluded.

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Man charged for The Bight murder

The 28-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the June 3rd, 2018 murder and shooting near a local bar in The Bight, has been charged with murder, discharging a firearm and discharging ammunition.

Police public relations officer Takara Bain said the man, a resident of The Bight, was taken to court on June 14th, 2018 and is scheduled to appear in court on August 3rd, 2018 for a sufficiency hearing.

Anyone with information on this shooting incident please call the Chalk Sound Police Station at 338-5901, 941-8082, 911 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-8008477.

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PDM response to ‘misdirected criticism’ over Scotiabank closure in Grand Turk

By Ho. Doug Parnell

The finger pointing leveled at the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) administration by Mr. Floyd Hall and Mr. Oswald Skippings is misdirected.

It exposes gaps in the memory and thinking of former PDM Chief Minister Oswald Skippings and Former PNP Minister of Finance Floyd Hall. While Mr. Hall can be excused for his epistle of a newsletter, because he hasn’t “belched” politically in a long time, especially given his delicate circumstances, it is understandable, but there is no excuse for the scapegoating of the CartwrightRobinson administration

by Mr. Skippings.

Historical and constitutional facts about the position of the Minister of Finance and its implication for the TCI PEOPLE

Mr. Hall has deliberately left out the conduct of the PNP in causing losses to the TCI people for decades.

By way of history, it was during the first suspension of the constitution that the Turks and Caicos people lost control of financial services.

During the period 1976-1986 it was possible for a Turks and Caicos Minister of Finance to issue bank licenses because financial services was constitutionally completely under the control of the locally elected Government. Since 1986, Her Majesty’s Government has never relinquished control of this area of our constitution.

Both men were privy, part and parcel to numerous constitutional talks, discussions and negotiations in their respective roles and neither Mr. Skippings nor Mr. Hall advocated for this area of responsibility to be returned to the TCI PEOPLE during their time in power. This is the primary reason why Grand Turk lost its status as the financial center of the islands after 1986 and does not rival our sister OT’s such as Cayman, BVI and Bermuda as financial centers.

But, to be clear, the Minister of Finance is responsible for the finance of Government and not the regulation of the financial services industry, notwithstanding the power of

Parliament to make laws for this area of responsibility. It is the Governor who retains this sole power under the reserve powers of the Governor in our constitution. It has been so since 1986!

In 2009, we had the second suspension of the constitution caused again by the PNP administration that Mr. Hall is a part. In that instance, we had our second great loss, which was the ability for the Minister of Finance to be fully responsible for the finance of Government with the imposition of the CFO until debts were paid that were incurred during the time that Mr. Hall was Minister of Finance.

In fact, the responsible party of Government in the Scotiabank closure in Grand Turk or Grace Bay is the Governor and a response should also come from him under Section 37(1)(c) of our constitution.

But, the Hon. Premier was accurate in her assessment and approach to invite the Leader of the Opposition to jointly hear from Scotia, particularly since he may have had some institutional history on the matter as the former Minister of Finance (2012-2016) when many of these decisions were being contemplated by Scotia but more so because the closure of Scotiabank is not a partisan issue, it impacts us all.

The PDM Economic Vision for Grand Turk was derailed in 2003

The hypocrisy of Mr. Hall to lay the blame at this PDM Government is laughable when since 2003 it has been his PNP party who lorded over and impacted directly the economy and affairs of Grand Turk.

These repercussions are still being felt today. Correcting these errors is part of our change strategy.

In fact, the original criticism of the current Carnival location is just as potent today as it was in 2004. It was the vision of the PDM to introduce the cruise ship industry to the Turks and Caicos Islands but specifically Grand Turk. From 1999-2003 the PDM Government led by Hon. Derek Taylor initiated the public consultation which resulted in the signing of the heads of agreement between Carnival and TCIG. The vision was not without opposition from various sectors in the community and the PNP itself.

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that is now prevalent in Grand Turk and their hand in it.

Mr. Hall did provide a very touching nostalgic account of his early days in Overback, which coincidentally was the area of Grand Turk that received the most attention from Government spending while other areas went neglected.

And, Mr. Skippings reminded us again of the early revolutionary days of our great leader and hero, the Most Excellent Hon. JAGS McCartney.

A great history Mr. Skippings has sought to trade on for decades but now he seeks to dissect JAGS from the PDM in his recent release, but JAGS does not just belong to the PDM he belongs to us all and is a patriotic hero that we in the PDM are glad to share with all, including Mr. Skippings. But, we can see why Mr. Skippings seeks to distort the PDM’s first visionary since his own vision is distorted and unfortunately, he has been out of touch for quite some time now.

How can these writers explain the Scotiabank closure of the branch in Grace Bay, with its busy tourism economy, with their premise that the closure of Scotiabank in Grand Turk is a sign of a bad economy? Something else must explain it. And, this is what our PDM Government should concern itself with.

Contrary to what other political talking heads and shops have insinuated, the loss of Scotiabank does not mean that Grand Turk has lost its status as the Capitol of our country. For our Party, it is a sign that in addition to our plans in this term to revitalize the economy of Grand Turk we must double our efforts towards the transformation of the economy from primarily a Government funded economy to a private sector driven model in the region.

The statement and newsletter from Mr. Skippings and Mr. Hall were short on ideas to help the Grand Turk economy and were nothing more than misdirected political cheap shots at the PDM Government when, if they were being fair, these political shots should be directed at themselves.

Hon. Doug Parnell

But, after gaining power in August 2003 it was his Government’s decision to change the PDM economic vision for Grand Turk and relocate the Cruise Port from Downtown to Whites Sands. Our “downtowncenter of Grand Turk strategy” would have impacted a greater number of locally owned enterprises, revitalized the downtown center and increased property values to never seen before prices. Compare this approach to the current landlord/ tenant arrangements that Turks and Caicos Islanders had to subject themselves to in order to gain access to the opportunities presented by the introduction of cruise ships to Grand Turk.

Further, if it hadn’t been for an ill-conceived policy enacted by his PNP counterparts to ban and prohibit the introduction of cruise services forever, a process that the PDM Government had to reverse before signing the Heads of Agreement with Carnival in 2003, Grand Turk would have been economically further ahead a long time ago.

The real criticism of Mr. Hall and Mr. Skippings

Despite the attempts of Mr. Skippings and Mr. Hall to rewrite history in their respective releases over Scotiabank’s closure it will not change the history of events that have * Doug Parnell is the chairman of shaped the current economic climate the PDM

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LOCAL NEWS

Opposition Leader comments on Scotiabank branch closings

By Hon. Washington Misick

It came as a shock to me in the late morning early afternoon of Thursday June 7, 2018, when I was contacted by the Premier to participate in a meeting (by telephone) that was in progress with her and members of her team together with a senior management delegation from Scotiabank’s local office as well as head of compliance for the Northern Caribbean.

The purpose of the meeting as communicated by the bank’s representatives was to inform the government of a decision handed down from the bank’s head office as part of a global strategy to consolidate the banks operation. The process, we were told, had already taken place in the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas and is ongoing in the BVI and other regional jurisdictions.

While it had been rumoured for several years that the bank was retrenching, during my term as Minister of Finance when the bank’s representatives were confronted with the issue they always denied it to be the case.

I have, in the past, also personally made representation to the bank (not in writing) about the issue of de-risking certain categories of business to no avail.

These global institutions operate on a one size fits all platform with the major emphasis on risk aversion and shareholder value, where despite the fact that a jurisdiction might be profitable if any business unit is not, it is regularly eliminated.

I empathise with the anxiety of the Bank of Nova Scotia Customers in our country’s capital, and categorically deny any knowledge of the bank’s decision until today (June 7th). Out of respect for the banks staff, it was the proper thing to wait until the bank management met with staff before issuing a statement.

Nevertheless, our people in the country’s capital are faced with a problem not of our their making and it behoves us as leaders to act with alacrity and cool headedness to address their anxiety and the inconvenience this sudden and disruptive decision will have on the public.

All indications are that the decision of the bank is a fait accompli.

This therefore require us not to waste time on matters outside of our sphere

of influence but to act with courage to effectuate a system that addresses the problem – which is simply a risk-reward number for the bank, but disruption and inconvenience to the people of the nation’s capital as it has been for some time for the people of South Caicos, Middle and North Caicos.

So, a solution has to be two pronged- intermediate and then long term and must take into consideration the plight of all who have either become unbanked or grossly inconvenienced.

In the first place, there are some low technology actions that should be encouraged and facilitated by the government – the first being cheque cashing business opportunities supported by legislation to regulate service standards and rates for cashing payroll and other cheques for the unbanked; the second is the standing up and operationalisation of credit unions, the legislation for which already exist - waiting for the cabinet to introduce regulations before the ordinance could be accented to. The bank representatives have indicated possible favourable consideration for providing banking services for credit unions subject to an agreeable compliance protocol – the benefit of this would be formation of corporate vehicles to begin to build domestic capital and reduce the number of unbanked persons. Both of these could be done within the next 90 days while a longer-term solution is considered.

Ultimately, though the world is not waiting for us. We can behave like victims or organise to control our own destiny God willing. In the ongoing innovation revolution, we must build a smart tech savvy country familiar with the power of digital technologies and advanced analytics to improve convenience, simplify everyday life, and help us make better decisions. Today we have one of the most powerful digital devices at our finger tips – the smart phone. We must use it for good and not as a thief of our time or a instrument of ridicule or divisiveness. Many developing countries have leaped frog over old technology in use in developed countries to the advantage of their people and improvement in productivity and competitiveness. I see this temporary setback be a teachable moment – a clarion call first to leadership to create an enabling environment including improvement in ICT that will allow the citizenry to engage in more self-help

Lupo Is seeking Saucier/Cook •Applicants must have a min of 5 years formal culinary experience.

•Be able to perform mathematical calculations in order to convert recipes and inventory.

•Possess a full comprehension of entire kitchen departments and product identification.

•Having experience in regional Italian cuisine is a must.

•Large knowledgeable of produce, spices oils and more found throughout the region.

•Must be willing to assist the Chef in all his duties.

Fully trained in proper health and hygiene regulations.

•Willing to work irregular hours, split shifts and long hours.

Turks and Caicos Sun

Suite#5, Airport Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 339-5879 Fax: (649) 941-3281 Email: sun@suntci.com Read us online at www.suntci.com Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Hayden Boyce Hon. Washington Misick initiatives, and to the citizenry to combine their collective abilities and resources together so that everybody win.

Contrary to accepted intuition and despite past practices, I see the government as a competitor for the hearts and mind of the people not an adversary and where collaboration with it is in the interest of the people of these islands I have made it clear that I will pursue that path. – for me this is not a sign of weakness but one of self-confidence, courage of conviction, and strength of character. I trust the people of this country to judge the capacity, integrity and commitment of individual politicians and political parties at the polls, and when they get it wrong an opportunity presents itself to correct it every four years. In the meantime, in my capacity as leader of the opposition my vision for the country has never been bounded by election timetable but by my compass of what is right. That will continue long after I would have exited politics.

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

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

GOVERNMENT VACANCY – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13TH JULY 2018) Job Title: Department: Location:

Salary:

Auditor General National Audit Office Providenciales $ 95,325 per annum + Housing Allowance and Other Allowances

JOB SUMMARY The post holder will be instrumental in delivering a high quality external audit function in a timely manner to audit and report on the public accounts of the Islands, which include theTurks and Caicos Islands Government, Statutory Bodies and other public sector bodies, Commissions, Boards or Authorities.

In addition, the Auditor General is required to promote accountability in the public administration of the Islands, undertake any function conferred on the Auditor General by or under any Ordinance and to do anything incidental or conducive to any of the Auditor General’s functions.

This demanding but rewarding role will require professional leadership in financial and performance audit and can make a major contribution to public accountability at a key time in the economic development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc.

Salary - $8-$10/hr depending on experience Please Contact: info@lupo.tc

Please ensure that all applications submitted by email clearly states the Job Title in the subject line of the email and all applications received via hard copy is clearly marked with the Job Title.

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HELP FOR ASHLEY'S LEARNING CENTRE

EXTRAORDINARY MINDS ASHLEY'S LEARNING CENTRE, WAS THE RECIPIENT OF FUNDS AWARDED FROM THE NYC EASTERN CARIBBEAN RELIEF FUND! THE NYC EASTERN CARIBBEAN RELIEF FUND HAS DONATED FUNDS THROUGH THE BLUE HAVEN MARINA TO HELP WITH MUCH NEEDED REPAIRS TO THE ONLY SCHOOL IN TURKS AND CAICOS THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. IGY MARINAS STRONGLY SUPPORTS THE FUND FOR ITS EFFORTS OF REBUILDING THE CARIBBEAN AFTER HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TO INTRODUCE A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE TCI BROKE GROUND FOR ITS BRAND NEW, PURPOSE BUILT FACILITY WHICH WILL HOUSE GRADES 7, 8 AND 9. THE BUILDING WILL BE BUILT TO FACILITATE STUDENT LEARNING AND SET UP WITH THE APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN MIND. STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO BE INVOLVED IN PARTS OF THE DESIGN PROCESSES AND WILL HAVE CLASSROOMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED FOR ITS FLEXIBILITY ALLOWING COLLABORATIVE AND INDIVIDUAL LEARNING. PRINCI PRINCIPAL, KATIE HINKS STATED “I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT WHAT WE CAN OFFER HERE: A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOR OUR STUDENTS, WHICH WILL SET THEM UP FOR THE FUTURE WHICH THEY ARE DESTINED FOR. WE ARE TRULY BLESSED WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR BOARD AND OUR PARTNERS AT WIHL. WE OWE A HUGE DEBT OF GRATITUDE TO THEM FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR OUR STUDENTS.”

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Premier concerned about large numbers who overstay in TCI

By Todeline Defralien

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson has expressed concern about the large numbers of persons in the Turks and Caicos Islands who have over-stayed on temporary work permits and visas.

In an interview with The SUN, Robinson said, “There aren’t many people who arrive on sloops that are undocumented. The larger of the overstayers are temporary work permit holders and visas.”

The Premier noted that the Government had an amnesty last year August which was an opportunity for persons to get their documents straighten out, and she doesn’t think there will be another.

“We had an amnesty last year August, that amnesty was to use that opportunity to get your document straight or by that time or leave and we had a number of people who’ve

actually left and went to Immigration to register that they are leaving because they want to be able to come back and we had some of them who are already processed back in.”

She added: “I don’t see why there would be (another amnesty) because our largest groups of overstayers, believe it or not, are visa entrances who had no legal right to work and temporary work permit holders. We had a period between 2015/2016 where we gave a large number and when you look at the budget you will see where it went into the high numbers for temporary work permits, so these weren’t people who had the rights to be here.”

In addition, the Premier noted that she is aware of fraudulent documents given to innocent persons who are trying to get document in TCI and stated that the Ministry of Immigration is putting things in place to fix that issue.

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

“It isn’t that we’re being unfeeling because there are people that are innocently here who think that they have the correct documents too. We have a high incidence of fraudulence

documents. You have people, and not just Haitian nationals, people who through agencies and other ways, have been given fraudulent documents/work permits and they think that they got the real thing, but we do know that there were willing participants as well who know that they don’t have the real thing.”

She said her government will be dealing with the Border Protection/ Border management System, headed

by Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration Hon. Sean Astwood.

“It would help in terms of addressing this whole bit of fraudulent document business as well because, the person who submits their work permit will get a checking number. They will know that it is actually paid for and they will know that this is an actual valid receipt that they have and the employer will be able to do everything online and they would even pay online,” she explained.

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Sandals Foundation Completes Hurricane Renovations and Library at TCI Schools Intensifying their commitment to supporting youth and education in Turks and Caicos, The Sandals Foundation – the nonprofit arm of Beaches and Sandals Resorts – on Monday, June 4, 2018, held a symbolic key handover and ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of buildings damaged during the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 at the Enid Capron Primary School (ECPS) and Clement Howell High School (CHHS).

The Foundation also opened a state of the art library at CHHS which was under construction when the hurricanes hit.

The three major projects were undertaken as part of the foundation’s pledge to the two schools to assist with post-hurricane recovery efforts and return children to normalcy following the devastation caused by the hurricanes.

Through funding from the Sandals Foundation, Yellow Bird Foundation and American Friends of Jamaica, the Enid Capron Project included hurricane repairs such as roofing, electrical work and other infrastructural improvements to the Stubbs Block at ECPS which was severely damaged by the hurricanes.

The Stubbs Block houses the school’s sick bay, a canteen, the computer room and teacher resource room.

The school project also included the donation of furniture with the Sandals Foundation confirming that new computers will also be given to

the school.

Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of Sandals Foundation remarked; “I’m very proud to say that we have worked alongside the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Works who have been instrumental in the completion of this project. I must also applaud our partners, the American Friend of Jamaica, the Yellow Bird Foundation, and of course, our guests and team members from Beaches Resorts who responded to the call for assistance and came on board to help to repair the Stubbs Building and improve the learning experience of the students.”

Construction of the new library at CHHS, funded by the Sandals Foundation was well underway when the hurricanes hit in September 2017 and the newly refurbished structure suffered some damage. The school also suffered damage to its canteen. The Sandals Foundation, with support from School Specialty who donated new furniture and school supplies, has since completed construction of the state of the art library and made the repairs to the school’s canteen which included replacing the roof, patio, doors and windows.

Clarke further stated, “The Sandals Foundation truly believes that our children are our future and an investment in them is the best gift to the survival and sustainability of this region. It is, for us, about providing the best environment in

Hon. Karen Malcolm with Heidi Clarke of the Sandals Foundation and Kadean Cunningham which our students can excel and reach their full potential.”

Speaking at the handover ceremony for both schools on Monday, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm brought remarks and expressed her government’s appreciation for the projects. “I would like to say to Sandals Foundation and Beaches Resorts, thank you for your continued generosity and commitment to the education within these islands,” remarked Hon. Malcolm.

Hon. Malcolm also encouraged students from both

schools to take care of the facilities, she said; “Use them for the betterment of your lives and the improvement of your academic work.”

The Clement Howell High School has 567 students and the Enid Capron Primary School is home to 647 students, making it the country’s largest primary school.

With all three projects totaling over two hundred thousand dollars, The Sandals Foundation said it remains committed to supporting education in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the wider Caribbean.

PROJECT ARCHITECT POSITION AVAILABLE Architect required for the following role: Job Summary •The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the traditional role of a professional Architect.

•This includes detailed architectural design work, planning submissions, preparation of tender documents, construction contract administration, contract cost control and direct liaison with clients, consultants and contractors.

Essential Skills/Experience •RIBA/ARB registered Architect or equivalent •Minimum RIBA Part III, Masters or equivalent post-Honours degree qualification •Minimum 4 years professional experience as a Project Architect with direct Client liaison •Minimum 4 years proven experience in contract administration and cost control on JCT contracts or similar •Minimum 4 years’ experience in managing an architectural team •A strong background of technical detailing and 3D visualization •Excellent skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch-up, In Design, Excel and Word a pre-requisite •Experience in the design and production of presentation and marketing materials •Fluent spoken and written English Salary rated according to experience, between $5k & $6k per month.

Interested applicants should contact Mr. C Davies via e-mail by June 30, 2018 with current, detailed CV to info@coasttci.com or in writing to the address below.

Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements listed above will be contacted for interview within 5 days of the closing date.

Only suitably qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders need apply. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Coast Architects, 82 Cherokee Road, PO Box 941, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands

Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of Sales Person and Assistant Manager.

Candidates for Sales Person requirements: •sales experience would be an asset •salary starts at $6.50 an hour plus commission on sales Candidates for Supervisor Requirements •Over 5 years sales supervisory experience in the high end retail jewelry industry •Must be able to fluently speak several languages •Salary starts at $1500 plus commission on sales All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule Candidates for both positions must be friendly and able to work with a team and also speak excellent English, while proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus Applications can be submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276.

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LOCAL NEWS

TCI patients can again travel to US for treatment

By Todeline Defralien

Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood announced that patients from Turks and Caicos Islands can again travel to the United States of America for medical care.

According to the minister, over the years the overseas medical treatment system was seriously abused, forcing a reduction of referrals to the USA and the use of medical institutions in Jamaican, The Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Cayman Islands.

“We have once again opened up the doors where we can send persons to the United Sates. That is one of the changes that we made in the Health service. If you’re going to pay US$100 somewhere in the region to get some care and you could pay US$110 in the United States and get the best, then I mean it’s a no-brainer. Send the persons to the best if you want the best outcomes. If we can get the best outcomes in the Caribbean, then we’ll send you to the Caribbean, whereas if the best outcomes, we believe, are in the United States, then we’ll send you there,” Astwood recently said on the Expressions call-in programme on Radio Turks and Caicos.

Astwood said the whole treatment abroad policy is being reviewed.

“We have many changes in the

treatment abroad programme...also look at people who are obese and no matter what they eat, they will always gain weight and be big and for them to lose the weight they have to practically starve themselves and some people even when they starve themselves the weight is still there. A lot of procedures can help them, but again those things were not covered in the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP) and we’re looking to cover that in NHIP now,” he added.

He continued: “Also you had patients who had a dental issue that now became a medical issue but because it started as a dental issue it was not covered by NHIP again that is something else that we are changing right now going forward. There are a lot of changes going forward to benefit the general public.”

Astwood also expressed his concerns on the fee of accommodation provided to patients for treatment in the Unites States and the region, calling it unrealistic.

“Even in the Caribbean, I am thinking on even Jamaica, if you’re going to pay someone US$100 a day and put them in Jamaica, I think that you’re putting our patients in harm’s way, because you’re not going to get a sensible place in Jamaica or The Bahamas for US$100 a day, much less the United States,” he said.

Minister of Health Hon. Edwin Astwood

“For the Dominican Republic it is US$85 a day. Again, we’re sending people these places and you give them US$85. Where do you expect them to live? And when you go to the DR, you don’t even speak the language, so US$85 a day cannot cut it. That is one that I want to look at and I flagged. For the allowance, they have US$125 for the United States, US$100 for Jamaica and The Bahamas and US$85 for the

Dominican Republic and US$100 for Cayman. That is far below average and I think that those things need to be doubled, but of course the argument came up well (that) if you’re going to double, where are you going to get the money from (because) NHIP is already costing the government so much money. Once I can show where we can curtail expenditure, that we can give patients this money, I do believe that I can get this pushed through,” Astwood explained.

The Health Minister noted that this change is something in the new policy and is not yet finalized and he added that some people do not have any other means of travel abroad for care.

“Some people do not have no other means to travel abroad for care. They are unemployed here (In TCI) and you are telling them to go off and be further marginalized or disenfranchised and they’re just going to be at a disadvantage if they go off. They’re here and they don’t have any money and we’re sending you to another place and giving you US$85 or US$100 a day and you have to pay for hotels and meals, It’s going to be a disadvantage to them, so I don’t think that this can work and I do hope that the public will continue to make noise about this and give me the support to go and change this.”

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LOCAL NEWS

TCI attends CFATF plenary in Trinidad and Tobago

Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite Knowles OBE, led a team of persons representing the Turks and Caicos Islands to the 47th Plenary and Working group meetings of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Delegates represented the Attorney General’s Chambers, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Financial Services Commission, the Financial Intelligence Agency, the Financial Crimes Unit and the National Crime Intelligence Bureau (both branches of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force).

The Hon. Attorney General holds the position of Immediate Past Chair of the regional compliance body on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The CFATF is chaired by the Hon. Basil Williams, Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs for Guyana.

The CFATF is the regional offshoot of the Paris based, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the premier inter-governmental organization that sets the standards for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. The CFATF plays a critical role in promoting regional compliance with the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations on anti-money laundering and combatting the

Turks and Caicos Islands attends CFATF Plenary financing of terrorism and weapons proliferation.

The CFATF comprises 25 countries from South and Central America and the Caribbean, with a total population of approximately 80 million persons. The CFATF is responsible for monitoring and evaluating member states in an effort to achieve compliance.

Meetings around the Plenary include a meeting of Heads of FIUs, Working Groups and other CFATF Committees dealing with governance issues such as budget, planning and human resources.

Angela Brooks, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions is co-chair of the CFATF’s Human Resources Committee along with Mrs. Kenisha

Bacchus from the Financial Services Commission. Mrs. Bacchus was also an assessor for the mutual evaluation of Antigua and Barbuda and performed admirably in that role at the meetings.

Insp. Dwayne Baker, Director of the Financial Intelligence Agency is an assessor for the upcoming Evaluation of Bermuda.

Accompanying Hon. Braithwaite Knowles at the CFATF plenary were Khalila AstwoodTatem, Desiree Downes and Shayone Handfield-Gardiner from the Attorney General’s Chambers, Edith Cox, Dwayne Baker and William Lightbourne from the Financial Intelligence Agency, Jillian Williams and Shatelia Hall from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions,

Kenville Charles and Paulin Nemours from the Financial Crimes Unit of the RTCIPF, Vernon Williams from the National Crime Intelligence Bureau of the RTCIPF and Kenisha Bacchus and Tamiko Smith from the Financial Services Commission.

The effectiveness of the legislative and regulatory infrastructure of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ financial services sector is being evaluated by the CFATF and the CFATF will be conducting an onsite visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands to meet with public sector and private sector stakeholders in the financial sector during the second and third week in September 2018.

T&C Refreshments Employment Opportunity - Manager

Parameters • Management of day to day operations • Ensure deliveries are executed • Willing to work in fast paced and multifaceted environment • Willing to temporarily relocate to The Bahamas on an as needed basis • Must be a “people person” that will never compromise on providing exceptional customer service • Willing to work on weekends and holidays Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree (Business Management or related fields preferred) • Valid Driver’s Licence • 5years sales, or other supervisory experience • Turks and Caicos belonger status. Bahamian status a plus Skills • • • • • • •

Candidates must be energetic, highly motivated and eager to learn Analytical and time management skills Strong management and leadership skills Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision, and take ownership for assigned responsibilities Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint Interested persons must submit resumes to: T&C Refreshments #10 Butterfield Square Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

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LOCAL NEWS

Managing sunburn

By Dr. Marsha Barnett We are about to enter the summer period and although its hot year-round on island, the summer brings with it an increase in temperatures, sun intensity and outdoor activities as kids are on vacation. This combination makes skin protection very important as the effects on the skin can be harsh and lead to both immediate and longterm consequences.

sun’s rays reflect from the surface of the sand and sea, almost doubling its effect on the skin.

HOW CAN I AVOID GETTING BURNT? Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Sun protection is your best defense against sunburn and other damaging effects of UV radiation.

•Avoid sun exposure, especially between 10am to 2pm •Wear protective clothing, including wide-brimmed hats •Regularly apply sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 50+ •An oral food supplement containing Polypodium leucotomas, which is an extract from a plant, may provide additional oral photoprotection and reduce sunburn.

WHAT IS SUNBURN?

Sunburn is excess reddening or swelling to the skin from excessive exposure to the sun’s rays, or more specifically the ultraviolet (UV) radiation that is emitted from the sun. At a cellular level, sunburn is associated with microscopic changes in the skin which leads to reduced immunity in the skin and premature aging.

WHO’S AT RISK?

Although anyone can get a sunburn, persons with light skin tones who tend to get red in the sun and hardly ever tan, are at greatest risk.

Other factors can affect your tendency to burn. Being outdoors between 10am and 2pm when 65% of UV radiation reaches the earth, makes a sunburn more likely than when outdoors early morning or late afternoon. Also, a day with clear skies and little cloud cover increases the rays’ penetration. And although a day at the beach is relaxing, it may be stressful on your skin as the

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SUNBURN?

Signs and symptoms usually start after 2-6 hours of exposure. They may include redness, swelling to the skin, tenderness or warmth to touch, pain, blistering and even a fever.

In severe cases of sunburn, severe skin burning may result in seconddegree burns, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and secondary infection.

TREATING SUNBURN

To help heal and soothe the

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BOARD

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JOB TITLE: ANNUAL SALARY: LOCATION: REPORTS TO: SUBORDINATES:

Medical Director Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience Providenciales Chief Executive Officer Provider Services Manager/ Patient Services Representatives/ Clinical Services Manager

SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF JOB: This is a managerial position, which has departmental wide responsibility for activities and direction of the Operations department and NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; Providing technical leadership to the Insurance Operations team, the Medical Officer formulates policies and procedures to enhance the impact of the department; monitors patients overseas to assess their progress and report to the CEO; verify the eligibility of all claims, ensure staff is properly supervised and trained, customer concerns addressed; and ensuresappropriate cost efficient health care services with best medical practicesin place.

RESPONSIBILITIESAND DUTIES: •Manages the medical aspects of the NHIP Emergency Overseas Treatment Programme; •Manages all aspects of the Operations Department inclusive of all staff assigned to the department; •Manages and develops the Operations Department Budget with the view of ensuring that the Department expenditure remains within or below the budgeted ranges; •Collection of statistics form ICL (the hospitals) and the private providers as required by management and the actuary •Liaises with the NIB to identify number of employment injury and occupational disease cases.

•Enforces cost-reduction strategies and recommends initiatives in the management of patient’s care •Verifies and signs-off on overseas provider claims in order to ensure veracity of claims as well as conducts value for money audits; •Advises on the adjudication of claims by beneficiaries in special circumstances, outside the scope of usual and customary benefits, including overseas claims •Makes recommendations to the Board on policy decisions such as but not limited to reimbursement and accreditation standards in line with the Health Practitioners Board or other authorized Agency.

skin, it is important to begin treating sunburn as soon as you notice it. The first thing you should do is get out of the sun.

Once indoors, follow these tips: •Put a cold, damp towel on your skin.

Do this for 10 or 15 minutes a few times every day until the redness and swelling settles. Take cool baths Dr. Marsha Barnett or showers and soon as you get out blisters, don’t pop them. Allow the of the shower apply a moisturizer blisters to heal and protect you from to help trap the water in your skin. infection. It may also be a good idea This will help ease the dryness. to see your doctor if it’s in a large •Moisturize often. Never allow the area as blisters tend to occur in skin to dry out and use a moisturizer moderate to severe sunburns. that contains aloe vera or soy to •Avoid the sun while the skin heals. help soothe sunburned skin. If a It may seem obvious, but avoid particular area feels especially exposing the skin to the sun when uncomfortable, you may want to you have a burn, especially during apply a hydrocortisone cream that the midday hours. Wear clothing you can buy without a prescription. that covers your skin when outdoors.

•Take aspirin or ibuprofen if the sunburn really hurts. This will help WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM reduce any swelling, redness and CONSEQUENCES? discomfort.

•Drink extra water. Drinking extra It is now clear that the longwater when you are sunburned term consequences of overexposure helps prevent dehydration. to the sun or other sources of UV •Seek medical care. If you feel radiation are significant. This includes generally unwell or have intense but is not limited to premature ageing pain, blisters, fever or the area skin and wrinkling, brown spots and looks infected, see your doctor freckles and of course, skin cancers. immediately. Your physician will be able to assess whether or not *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general prescription steroid creams should practitioner who also specializes be applied to the area and can in dermatology. For questions prescribe antibiotics if indicated. or comments, please contact at Prompt treatment of severe burns drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at also help reduce the risk of scarring. Associated Medical Practices - 946•Leave blisters alone. If your skin 4242.

•Conducts sample surveysof health care providers and facilities to derive baseline data on the availability and quality of services as well as the capacity and readiness to meet the demands of the NHIB; •Coordinates activities and provides advice to the NHIB team charged with the specification and costing of the service benefit package and in the development of provider payment systems; •Convenes and takes the lead in meetings and other mechanisms aimed at defining criteria for inclusion in the NHIB provider network, as well as developing norms and protocols for quality assurance utilization reviews, access to overseas care, and modifications ( inclusion and exclusion) of items in the benefit package; •Collaborates with other members on the NHIB team in the design and implementation of activities related to accreditation of health providers; •Collaborates with other members of the NHIB team in defining and developing contractual agreements with local and overseas providers for services within the benefit package; •Assists in the development of detailed terms of reference and procedures for the activities of the NHIB Medical Review Committee.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: •Principles, practices and techniques of medical case management •Principles and practicesof strategic, long-term business planning •Principles and practices of effective management and supervision •Good Problem Solving Skills •Human Relations •Strong written and oral skills including computer literacy in the main processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphics programmes.

QUALIFICATIONSANDEXPERIENCE: •Medical Doctor with at least 7 years’ experience; full time practitioner in primary care and hospital settings with the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.

•Business post graduate Degree •Business Management Experience •Knowledge of the NHIB Ordinance and Regulations •Current (Good Standing) Registration with TCI Health Practitioners Board •Experience with health insurance operations such as member of medical review panel will be an asset.

Deadline for submission is June 18th, 2018.

All Applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Manager National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

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On Scotia, FinTech, Financial Services and the future

By Dr. Devon E. Williams

I have, for the past week, stumbled through a flurry of press releases relating to the closure of two out of three branches of Scotiabank in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

I searched for a solution among the blame-volley, but came up empty.

What does this mean? Where do we go?

Can anything be done that does not involve taking a time machine back in time and flogging political figures at will?

The devaluing of the TCI banking clientele.

I cannot speak on the issue of banking without noting one primary loss for the TCI public, that is the inability of Belongers to access free and clear titles to Crown land.

The majority of TCI Belongers are now in a position where they cannot collateralize any loan, and therefore can never be more than a low-yield savings oriented customer (piggy banker) at the commercial banks.

Now that the TCI client has lost commercial value by, virtue of losing Crown land, the banks are forced, as any responsible business would be, to divert their resources to more rewarding and lucrative customers.

How do we fix this? Well, I am pretty sure every reader can readily answer that. This, however, is a different discussion for another time; fundamental of course, but I think we should fight the fires we can control.

On the issue of the closure of the banks, can anything be done that does not involve taking a time machine back in time and flogging political figures at will?

In my humble view, there is a solution and a reality that we must face as a nation. The reality is that FinTech, the concept is upon us. FinTech which means Financial Technologies, represent technologies used and

applied in the financial sector. FinTech has for some time mainly been used by financial institutions themselves on the back-end of their businesses. But as time and tech progresses, FinTech is coming to represent technologies that are disrupting traditional financial services, including mobile payments, money transfers, loans, fundraising, and asset management.

CAN THE TCI AVOID FINTECH?

Well, not really. First, we as consumers are yearning for FinTech to relieve us of the long lines in our local branch and the gruelling minutes waiting for the teller to get an override and await the affirmative nod from a supervisor who is busy buying money from the vault etc.

Reality is that we, like most other commercial bank customers, would gladly do away with most of our mundane banking treks in favour of safe and secure electronic alternatives.

Secondly, financial technologies are already impacting the way we do business and with the progress of cryptocurrencies (cyber money like bitcoin) it is conceivable that soon more banking options will be available on your smartphone then are available in your local branch, 24 hours a day and even on holidays.

What does this mean for the banking sector? First, it means that banks will become smaller and more efficient. The banks know that the technology will surpass them and they will right size to keep in step, however to cut to the meat of the matter, some experts are predicting that 40% of banking jobs will disappear in the next 10 years, not just in TCI but globally.

What can we do? TCI must join the revolution and become a regional leader in accepting and FinTech as a reality.

TCIG must ensure the absorption of persons displaced by institution right sizing exercises like

LS LTD.

LS Limitedis seeking suitable applicants for the following position:

LABOURERS

Devon E. Williams the one happening at Scotiabank.

Mark my word, Scotiabank today, others will follow.

TCIG should also hasten its efforts to rekindle the growth of the country’s capital. If the Grand Turk economy continues to crumble, it will have a devastating effect on the Turks and Caicos Islands. We are slowly losing foothold and identity in other islands. Grand Turk cannot follow suit.

The Grand Turk economy can rebound very easily. It should not take more than six months to see positive recovery. For one, TCI can streamline and relocate the bulk of its back-office processing to the capital, as it should rightly be.

Technology means that a user in Providenciales can apply for the renewal of a driver’s licence online, have the application and payment processed in Grand Turk and pick the licence up from the post office the following day.

My idea on recovery of the Grand Turk private sector would include an electronic cheque clearing house run by a third-party operator that can potentially revolutionize

grass cutting, tree trimming, removal of brush and weed, general cleanup of debris and garbage from the company properties. Assist with irrigation and small construction installation projects which includes manual trenching and digging.Previous experience is preferred. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends when required.

Candidates must be physically capable of performing hard manual Starting wage: $6.50per hour labour outside on a daily basis tobe able to carry out duties which involve Please submit applications

banking in the entire country. FinTech start-up should also be encouraged to setup research and development facilities in our country’s capital.

Embracing the new Scotia Centre and defining its impact on the community.

The consolidation to the Scotia Centre presents a slew of unique opportunities for the TCI; Providenciales in particular. First, the government is now in an excellent position to negotiate cutting edge end user interface technologies.

There is no reason why a man cannot walk into an ATM after hours and deposit $500 cash to his account and then drive to a local restaurant with his chip and pin debit card and have instant access to his funds for point of sale or online use.

A consolidated Scotia Centre can also serve as the nucleus for the revitalization of downtown with shop and plazas springing up around it.

Town planners should by now be busy designing a new roundabout or three-way-stop intersection with sidewalks and easements to encourage pedestrians and commercial activities.

The government should be declaring a magical mile between the downtown roundabout and the Scotia Centre intersection and offering tax incentives. The government should also seize this opportunity to negotiate favourable changes in interest rates, processing fees and account charges that customers would rather not pay, not only at Scotiabank but in all commercial banks to the benefit of all customers.

I invite responses and criticisms as this is a community issue and I am sure others in the community have very useful suggestions and ideas.

May God bless the readers.

Warm regards from paradise. * Devon Williams is the CEO of Devcon Companies

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

Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is to: June 25, 2018.

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LOCAL NEWS

Scotiabank closures

By Oswald Skippings

This Scotiabank bombshell dropped on The Turks and Caicos government and people in recent days, is a substantial addition to the gloom and doom that currently exist in Grand Turk post the onslaught of hurricanes Ike, Irma and Marie and the drastic failure of recent administrations.

It is an aggravation to the already high unemployment, the lack of commercial activity and other prevailing woes that have overshadowed Grand Turk over recent years. The fact is, the nation’s capital of Grand Turk will now have only one commercial bank, a situation that is definitely not attractive nor conducive to industrial and economic growth.

Heretofore, Government had a choice in selecting its banker, now it has no such choice. Therefore, government has no bargaining powers in selecting its banker and civil servants in both Grand Turk and Providenciales will be forced to deal with First Caribbean Bank as it is inconceivable that government would have two different banks to facilitate its financial business.

This move would inevitably increase inconvenience to First Caribbean customers in Grand Turk who are already faced with long, slow lines because of inadequate customer service, inclusive of their one and only ATM that is already too often dysfunctional.

T h i s move also creates inconvenience in Providenciales by the closure of the Grace Bay facility, thereby adding tremendous pressure to the remaining one and only Scotia Bank in the most commercially active island in the Turks and Caicos.

It should be noted that if the lack of profitable, financial activity is a contributor to this drastic decision, then one Oswald Skippings must consider the hundreds of millions of dollars that are being remitted to foreign countries by work permit workers while so many Turks and Caicos Islanders are not employed. Therefore, this highlights further justification for the public and private sectors to first and foremost guarantee jobs for our very own Turks and Caicos Islanders whose monies will remain here in the banks and be invested here in the islands thereby creating even further and more profitable economic activity for the banks thereby guaranteeing their success.

These sorts of disasters should bring us to the realization that

if we are to overcome from a third forth or fifth political the multitude of party or be independent candidates, problems that are we will continue to be duped, taken for besieging us daily, granted and exploited by uncommitted there are some and incompetent politicians, who are inherent political no longer held accountable by those of anomalies that we us who vote them into office. as a people need to It is obvious that the recognize, admit introduction of Trade Unions is long to and commit to overdue and would undoubtedly go a fix forthwith! For long way in meeting many of the needs example. especially of the working populace.

When the However, from a development, HONORABLE Derek investment and an overall economic Taylor the then chief standpoint for Grand Turk, this minister, conceived does not eliminate the need for a the idea, initiated commercial bank. the move and laid As a permanent and practical the foundation to solution to this huge problem that we establish a Turks are experiencing with Scotia Bank, and Caicos Bank, the Turks and Caicos Bank must be it was a visionary reinstated! Preferably, its board of and noble aspiration. However, once directors must not be infested with again this was ruined by cronyism politicians and or close relatives and selfish, greedy politicians, and of politicians at all. However, if unfortunately, blindly supported politicians are placed on the board by overzealous irresponsible party of directors, then politicians from supporters who not unlike now, put a all sides should enjoy that privilege. blind eye to anything and everything This is the only way independent, wrong, oppressive or retrogressive bi-partisan, transparent and public their ruling party was doing. scrutiny will be guaranteed, and it

It is why unless and until we would then be next to impossible for as a people stop voting for a great, corruption to rear its ugly head again noble and heroic man that is now and effect the closure of such a much dead and political parties whose core needed national facility. principles and ideologies have also died, and begin to vote for committed, * Oswald Skippings is a former patriotic people with vision and Chief Minister of the Turks and intestinal fortitude, whether they be Caicos Islands.

INTERISLAND AVIATION SERVICES GROUP SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES WHICH ARE: interCaribbean Airways, Provo Air Center, Flight Support Limited, Caribbean Aviation Maintenance Services has the following position(s) currently held by work permit holders available for immediate filling: Airline Executive: Must have a working knowledge of UK Aviation Regulations for Off-Shore Territories (OTAR), ICAO and IATA aviation practices and standards, US FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), and Dangerous Goods Regulations. Experience and knowledge of ramp and aircraft operations. Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language. Additional requirements include the ability to physically carry out the work scope involved.

Providing managerial and administrative responsibility for the domestic and international base operations. Ability to make Responsible, strategic and tactical decisions that might affect safety and/or security of ground handling and station operations. Ability to provide proper management of all station managers with respect to supplies, documents, manuals, and other equipment that is required for proper station operation.

Pilots for EMB120 fleet: 2- 5 years experience, must be current on aircraft type with valid medical and must be able to obtain US crew visas. Salary $60,000 per year.

Customer service agents; Must have 1-2 years working experience in aviation industry, computer literate, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy with a valid police record and passport. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour.

Airport Host: Must have 1-2 years working experience in aviation industry, computer literate, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy with a valid police record and passport. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour.

Security Officer: 1-2 years experience, excellent commend of the English language, both verbal and written. Must be reliable and trustworthy with a Valid TCI driver’s license, current police record

and valid passport should also be computer literate, Wages $9.00.

Flight Dispatcher – 2 years experience, Dispatchers license, computer literate, strong work ethics, must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary $30,000 per year.Ramp Agent/Attendant: Must have 3-4 years experience in ramp duties, with supporting certification in Dangerous Goods, Weight and Balances and security. Must be fluent in English language, computer literate hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour Ramp Agent/Attendant: Must have 3-4 years experience in ramp duties, with supporting certification in Dangerous Goods, Weight and Balances and security. Must be fluent in English language, computer literate hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour Laborers: Must be willing to perform manual tasks, hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour Baggage handlers Must be hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour Aircraft Cleaners: Must be fluent in English language, computer literate hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour Aircraft Mechanic: Certification from an accredited institution, with A&P License. 2-3 years or more experience. Dependable, innovative, with strong team player, can work independently. Salary $42,000 per year.

Upholster - 2 -3 years experience, and the ability to work independently and long hours. Salary $24,000 per year.

Interested persons send resume to HR@intercaribbean.com. Belongers and PRC holders need only apply.

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LOCAL NEWS Closure of Scotiabank branches an opportunity for start-up of credit unions in TCI

By Drexwell Seymour

“When one door closes, another door opens, but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.”

– Alexander Graham Bell – Introduction

The closure of Scotia branches is upsetting news for many of us especially the people of the nation’s capital Grand Turk. Personally, I will miss the Grace Bay Branch and I want to use this medium to thank them for their professional services they have extended to my family and me over the past years.

Like other multinational companies in TCI, Scotiabank is controlled by shareholders who do not have any emotional ties to these countries in the Caribbean. The only tie they have with us is their investment.

Therefore, when decisions are made, it is based entirely on the bottom line. There are occasions when local management or the Caribbean Govt who have emotional ties to its citizens are able to convince the Board to delay the laying of staff or the pulling out of a country, however eventually the Board will have to make a decision to proceed with their initial withdrawal plan especially if there is no significant improvement in the bottom line.

Scotiabank has even change the way they conduct business in the Caribbean. Recently, I found out, they have discontinuedoffering mortgages for the construction of a home. They will give mortgage but it has to be for a home you purchased. We know most locals in the Caribbean want to construct their own home and so this will not be an appetite for many of us. As a result, Scotia bottom line will not improve significantly and I am quite sure they expected this before they made the decision to discontinue the construction mortgage loans for residential customers.

The Reason Regionally, Scotiabank announced they will close 35 of the 200 branches and lay off of 1000 persons in the Caribbean because of prolonged economic recovery and continued uncertain outlook. Again, it is all about the Bottom Line.

The Good News

The good news is that First Caribbean International Bank remains in Grand Turk that can service the people there. The other good news is that Scotia Bank has agreed to provide the people of Grand Turk with 24 hour ATM service. For the past two years, 95% of my activities with the bank was through online banking and the ATM. I used the ATM for my deposits and withdrawals. I used the online banking to pay my bills and credit card.

The Bad News

The bad news is Grand Turk is the capital and the closure of the branch does send the wrong signal.

Grand Turk needs revamping and the closure of the branch will further put it in a decline state. The other bad news is that a significant number of persons will be unemployed. Are there enough vacant jobs in the public sector on Grand Turk to accommodate those persons that may be laid off?The next bad news is that no matter what we say, write or do regarding Scotia Bank closure of its branches, the decision will not be reverse. It is too late and I know many of us know that.

Now is the time for us to move on and talk about the opportunities.

The Opportunity – The Credit Union

This is a great opportunity for the Government to engage in discussions with RBC Bank to establish a branch in Grand Turk.

The Govt. needs to meet with FCIB to ensure that FCIB remains in Grand Turk. Do not take anything for granted.

There is also a great opportunity for Scotia Customers to be on par with the technological advances.

PUBLIC NOTICE BOAT AUCTION 30 JULY 2018 CAICOS MARINA & SHIPYARD LTD.

Caicos Marina & Shipyard Ltd. are holding a public auction of marine vessels, as a result of non-payment.

Boats to be auctioned X-Star 23’ Mastercraft “Gregorio Fuentes” 24’ “Becoming” World Cat 27’ “Last Known Good” 30’ Hunter “Josep” 31’ Chris Craft “Defiant” 32’ Power Trimaran “Mystique” 35’ Caillou sloop “Cabry” 42’ Reyco Sport fish “Cupid” 42’ hull only “Lady Simone” 45’ Custom Fishing Trawler “Caribbean Queen” 69’ - Paddlewheel Boat “Seaweed” 72” Barge “Sweet Charlotte” 80’ Steel Commercial Fishing Vessel All vessels will be sold as is. Full payment is to be made on the auction day and the vessel must be removed from site or entered into a storage agreement with Caicos Marina & Shipyard Ltd. All vessels can be viewed prior to the auction. Vessel information and terms & conditions of the auction are available upon request.

Email: info@caicosmarina.com Telephone: 946-5600 The public auction will be held at the Caicos Marina & Shipyard marina on Saturday 30th July 2018 at 11 A.M.

There is also an opportunity for former employees or current employees to work out an arrangement with Scotiabank to service their clients in Grand Turk.

The opportunity to establish a national bank in TCI.

However, the greatest opportunity I think is for us a people to unite and establish credit unions throughout the Turks and Caicos.

Therefore, islands such as North, Middle and South will now have an opportunity to house a financial institution.

Obviously, a credit union will not replace 100% of the functions of a commercial bank but it is a start if different groups come together and form credit unions.

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands passed the Credit Union Ordinance in August 2016 and to date, to the best of my knowledge there has been no formal establishment of any credit unions in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

What is a Credit Union?

According to definition from Wikipedia, a credit union is a member-owned financial cooperative, controlled by its members and operated on the principle of people helping people, providing its members credit at competitive rates as well as other financial services.

The Challenge Quite frankly, the establishment of a credit union has been on my mind heavily for the last couple of weeks. I have contacted an individual in the Bahamas to assist me with information on setting up one. Therefore, I am throwing this challenge out there for some of us to get together to establish the first of many credit unions in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is not the government’s responsibility to create the credit union. The government did its part in 2016 when they introduced the ordinance. We as a people need to stop talking and writing (yes I know I write) and no action. Let us come together and start a credit union.

Learning Lessons from the Closures of Scotia Bank Branches •If the Bank weremaking a few jobs redundant, I would not have an issue with them just discussing the matter with the Government and Opposition the day of their press release because as far as I know, they are not obligated to do so. However, if they are going to close down a complete branch especially in the capital, I believe out of courtesy and respect and the fact that TCIG is Scotia’s client, Scotia should have alerted the Government far in advance.

•We must ensure that there are respectful relationships with the TCIG, the people and these multinational companies in TCI. There should be no surprises. As long as TCIG does not compromise itself, there should be regular meetings with these large employers.

•We must have some type of local financial institution such as credit unions in our country where the focus is not just the bottom line but there is also focus on the members of the country. This can only achieve when we have locals and residents that are committed to the welfare of TCI at the helm.

•Don’t take anything for granted.

Not because you are big means you cannot fall. Have a contingency plan.

•The communication strategy needs to be revisited. Rumours were out long before press releases from the Govt and Scotia were released.

Conclusion All is not lost. Let us use the closure of these two branches as an opportunity for us to venture in other areas. Let us not use this announcement for political mileage as it is not helping us but further dividing us. When our country is impacted negatively, we all are hurt. This is not the end of the world.

Grand Turk will rise again and Grace Bay will continue to bloom despite Scotia’s decision. Let the people flourish togetherand increase our national pride by starting our credit unions.

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE Gold Brokerage & Courier Services Position currently held by Work Permit Holder One (1) Operator of light Vehicles

Must have clean drivers license and Police Record

Must be able to lift heavy packages Delivery/pickup

Assist with tracing packages Wages from $7.50 per hour New position One (1) Cook Must have (5) five years’ experience catering Must be able to prepareand assist the Chef with various Caribbean& International dishes Applicant must be willing to work shift including Saturdays Applicant must be willing to do general cleaning, after each shift when necessary Applicant must ensure that practices and procedures are complied with food handling and sanitation standard Wages: starting from $7.50 per hour New position One (1) Helper/Labourer

To assist the Electrician and all aspects of Labour work pertaining to the Construction Department.

Wages: starting from $7.50 per hour Location: 23 Parade Ave, Providenciales Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

Submit applications to by June 26, 2018 to:

Butterfield Gold Ltd.,

Human Resource Department

Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211 Labour Commissioner,

Labour Department Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

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IMMEDIATE OPENING RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR Areas of Responsibility: Supervises the operation of assigned restaurant and/or lounges •Co-ordinates the set-up of restaurant and lounge areas in accordance with Regent’s standards •Confirms daily specials and new menu additions with the Executive Chef •Oversees the food and beverage service provided in assigned outlet; coaches employees on effective service and food presentation techniques •Inspects assigned restaurants and lounge areas on an on-going basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure facilities meet or exceed resort standards at all times •Conducts daily pre-shift meetings to discuss specials, house count, reservations and new menu items •Takes over the responsibilities of the manager during his/her absence Provides employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively •Orients employees to the department and resort and provides on-the-job training on job responsibilities •Prioritizes and assigns work •Provides feedback to the employee and department manager on the employee’s performance of job responsibilities Skills and Requirements: •Minimum 1 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Able to communicate in English both written and spoken.

•Must have knowledge in HACCP standards and sanitation.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry/ lift up to 30kgs.

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

Must be organized and detailed oriented.

•Good knowledge of industrial dishwasher machine procedures.

•Previous experience in a janitorial or cleaning position.

•Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Food Safety Regulations.

Salary for this position ranges from $20,000 to $25,000 per annum plus service charge.

STEWARD Areas of Responsibility: •Ensure the proper use of chemicals to clean designated items.

•Set up and organize work station with designated supplies and equipment, reporting any shortages.

•Assist the culinary and food and beverage staff as necessary.

•Properly handle all silver, china, and glassware and locate them in the assigned area.

•Ensure the proper breakdown of stations.

•Replenish soap and paper towels as needed.

•Sweep and mop floors.

•Assist with inventory as required.

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

Key Skills and Requirements: •Minimum 1 years experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Able to communicate in English both written and spoken.

•Must have knowledge in HACCP standards and sanitation.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 30kgs.

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

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

KITCHEN TECHNICIAN Areas of Responsibility: •Evaluates extent of machine damage, recommends spare parts for replacements, and performs repair of laundry and kitchen equipment.

•Communicates to kitchen staff to proper machine handling.

•Performs monitoring and inventory of the usage of the machine consumables and spare parts for supply maintenance.

•Ensures the safekeeping and security of all assigned tools, materials and supplies.

•Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports to maintenance.

•Prepares weekly schedule of preventive maintenance of all kitchen equipment.

•Performs repair and maintenance on kitchen equipment at restaurants •Carries out equipment analysis for machine performance improvement.

•Handles warranty services including maintenance of various equipment.

•Reports all pending job repairs to the service supervisor for immediate action.

Skills and Requirements: •Must be able to work flexibly and effectively within a team •Ability to apply good working practices to ensure healthy and safe environment •Ability to respond sensitivity and appropriately to the needs and expectations of individuals •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •Willingness to work variable hours when necessary to meet requirements of the vacant position Other vacant positions are as follows: Project Manager/Senior Foreman Landscaping/Groundskeeper Bartender/Mixologist Maintenance Technician Public Area Supervisor Pool & Beach Attendant Cocktail Server Steward HOUSE KEEPING SUPERVISOR Areas of Responsibility: Provides employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively •Orients employees to the department and resort and provides on-the-job training on job responsibilities.

•Prioritizes and assigns work •Provides feedback to the employee and department manager on the employee’s performance of job responsibilities Supervises Room Attendants in the cleaning of guest rooms •Verifies that all rooms have been cleaned by reviewing the list of rooms cleaned by each room attendant daily

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•Supervises the completion of short notice requests for rooms •Prepares requests for replacement of furniture, fixtures, etc. and follows up to ensure completion of request •Inspects all check-out/stay over rooms for adherence to Regent’s standards •Monitors quality of rooms by conducting and documenting inspections of cleaned rooms •Prioritizes special cleaning requests (i.e. VIP rooms, check-in, etc.)

Ensures that linen closets are maintained as appropriate •Verifies that carts are stored properly and closets are locked •Assists in inventories as requested Skills and Requirements: •Ability to work and supervise in a busy environment •Must be a team player •Excellent communication skills both verbal and written •Must demonstrate a commitment to high levels of customer service •Must be honest, reliable and have a professional approach to work •Must have a positive can do attitude SECURITY OFFICER Areas of Responsibility: Detects potential sources of security problems, safety hazards and fire hazards by maintaining surveillance of resort •Patrols resort on a regular basis •Ensures all resort entrances are locked and unlocked per resort policy •Maintains resort key management procedures and ensures that all keys are accounted for •Closes and secures F & B outlets each night •Ensures that all meeting rooms and exhibit rooms are secured •Completes daily security log, including pertinent information from the shift Handling complaints •Responsible for carrying out investigations thoroughly and reporting on guest or employee injuries, worker’s compensation claims, thefts, assaults, lost property, car accidents, loud parties, vandalism and other guest complaints in accordance resort policy and procedure •Responds to emergencies; coordinates the partial or complete evacuation of the resort such as fire, armed robbery, severe injuries, power failure or bomb threats in accordance with resort policy and procedures Monitors and controls employee entrance •Controls access to resort areas per resort policy and procedures •Conducts package checks Key Skills and Requirements: •Minimum 3 years experience as a Security Officer •Must have substantial experience in security or related role including carrying out patrols and handling incidents in an efficient manner •Knowledge of Health and Safety issues in relation to security matters •Written and verbal communication skills •Must be able to prioritize workloads •Must be a team player with flexible approach to work and colleagues •Hold a valid license ACCOUNTANT Areas of Responsibility: •Preparation & posting of various recurring General Ledger entries each month with appropriate backups and maintain an updated list of all for Management Co. And Strata Corp.

•Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for the Management Co. and Strata Corp.

•Assistance with Preparation of monthly Income Statements for final review by Financial Controller for the Management Co. And Strata Corp.

•Run various time sensitive reports out of Opera the 1st day of each month (Aging balances A/R, Departure report, Guest Ledger, Deposit Ledger, in house guests for owner’s split calculation) •Ensure that cash reconciliation between PMS system and physical deposits is maintained

by Income Auditor and verifying all variances are being followed up & resolved in a timely manner.

•Ensure that credit card reconciliation between PMS system, Shift 4, and bank account is maintained and any variances are being followed up in a timely manner.

•Verify physical counts received from General Cashier with bank deposits according to bank statements.

•Verify credit card batches with credit card payments received in bank account.

•Review DStat reports & Interface Reconciliation Daily and coordinate with Income Auditor to ensure variances are being resolved and corrected in a timely manner.

•Keep register of all House Bank accounts and documentation and ensure that counts are made once per month by the General Cashier •Count House Bank of General Cashier once a month; Assist with Lockbox audits.

•Attend to inventory counts in the outlets where needed/assigned.

•Calculate Accommodation Tax before the 15th of each month, so payment can be submitted before the 20th •Reconcile the detail of the maintenance expenses received from Accounts Payables with GL and verify all allocations between Management Co and Strata Corp.

•Update the daily revenues each month in CIA to be exported to DSTAT (for the following month).

•Participate in monthly Financial Department Meetings.

•Assistance in coding of Accounts Payables and Expense Reports.

•Maintenance of & Keep Fixed Assets register updated with copy of related invoices.

•Cover vacations within the Department.

•Update contract binders (physical and electronic).

•Assist in implementing and reviewing internal controls and policies.

•Assist in budgets and forecasts.

•Assist with any other task requested by the Financial Controller Key Skills and Requirements: •Must be a professional qualified Accountant with over 2 years experience •Must have a degree and/or relevant qualification in Accountancy or Finance •Excellent communication skills both verbally and written •Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness •Act with a high degree of integrity while upholding the values of group •Must be a team player •Self motivated individual *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to Danitra Clare, Asst. Human Resource Manager atcareers@theshoreclubtc. comno later than end of day Monday, July2nd2018. Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000.

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CAICOS OIL LTD. SOUTH DOCK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES TEL: (649) 941-7872 / 941-7873 FAX: (649) 941-7874 POSITION:

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WAGES/SALARY: 8.50 per hour.

Interested persons should submit their resume along with a cover letter to the following: The Manager Caicos Oil Ltd., P.O. Box 653, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands The deadline for receipt of all applications is June 22nd, 2018

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• Keep work area free of obstacles that would otherwise obstruct free movement • Meal presentation skills

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES! Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd is about playtime! It’s about fun, laughter and a passion for life. Every single member of the CHUKKA team in Jamaica, Belize and Turks & Caicos contributes to helping their guests play; they get to wow them at every turn with all that the Caribbean has to offer. Chukka is always looking for new talent to add to our dynamic team.

ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST: • Be at least 21 years old.

• Be well spoken in English.

• Possess excellent interpersonal & written communication skills.

• Trustworthy & Reliable disposition with a clean criminal record.

• Positive & disciplined work attitude in a customer service oriented business.

• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedules and/or reasonable needs of the business.

See below opportunities currently available in GRAND TURK: FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSISTANT • Skills in mise en place • Able to prepare trendy local and other Caribbean cuisine dishes • Keep work stations sanitary as per HACCP standards

Minimum Requirements: • Be able to cook • Be able work outdoors • Two years experience in operating in a fast paced food service environment • Basic understanding of handling dietary restrictions and food prep procedures associated with same • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reports to: • Kitchen Supervisor TOUR GUIDE – DUNE BUGGY • Conduct safe and fun tours as per tour’s description • Sanitize tour equipment prior to tour commencement • Wash tour units/equipment at the end of tours • Aid in general maintenance of tour units/equiment • Lend assistance to other areas/department as the need arises Minimum Requirements: • Basic understanding of off-road units • Flexibility as a team player • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment Reports to: Land Tours Supervisor Applications along with CVs/ Resume’ can be submitted via Email to: gtadmin@chukka.com, please place the desired position in the subject line or deliver to the below address: CHUKKA HUMAN RESOURCES CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD South Base Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard

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Highlights from 5th annual Dance with Cinderella event N

utrition in Demand’s 5th annual Dance with Cinderella was held Saturday June 9th and from all accounts, it was successful.

During the evening, activities like musical chairs and limbo dancing kept fathers and daughters involved in friendly competition while having loads of fun.

When they were not dancing to the beats of RIG Music, they were given chances to win various door prizes and raffle draws. Prizes were given to the first father and daughter to arrive; the best father limbo dancer, the best dancer and the best father at musical chairs.

The event is the brainchild of Mrs. Tamika Handfield, registered dietitian with Nutrition in Demand, a non-profit organisation aimed at

raising awareness to health and healthy eating.

“This year, the support from the fathers attending the Father Daughter Dance with their little princesses, was phenomenal,” Handfield told The SUN. “In the five years we have been doing this dance, this was the best year yet! It was so encouraging to see so many dads enjoying the evening.

As always, the financial and in-kind support from corporate Turks and Caicos Islands was nothing short of amazing. We are so grateful for the many companies that give toward our fundraising efforts. We know that we simply could not continue raising awareness to the importance of health and healthy eating without their support.”

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Clive Stanbrook Memorial Service

everal persons from a wide cross section of the Turks and Caicos Islands community attended the memorial service for prominent businessman and attorney, Clive Stanbrook, QC on Saturday, June 9th, 2018, at the Graceway Sports Complex, Providenciales.

Stanbrook, an international lawyer, businessman, government advisor who was

best known in Turks and Caicos Islands for his stewardship of the IGA and Graceway Group, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday April, 13th, 2018. He was 70.

Here are some photos from the event.

Photos by Shaun Malcolm.

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE Inducing labor after 41-week pregnancy can save babies’ lives

Pregnant women who have not delivered by around 41 weeks are less likely to require cesarean section births or to have babies die if their labor is induced instead of letting nature take its course, a research review suggests.

“The balance of harms and benefits changes around 41 weeks when the baby has all the advantages of being full term but now has an increased risk of dying,” lead study author Philippa Middleton of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute and the University of Adelaide said by email.

While doctors have long understood the risks of pregnancy continuing too long past a woman’s due date, it’s not as clear whether hospital policies encouraging labor induction at or beyond full term might help reduce these risks, Middleton and her colleagues write in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews May 9.

For their analysis, the researchers examined data from 30 randomized controlled trials with a total of more than 12,000 pregnant women. Six of these trials took place in the U.S., four in the UK, three each in China and Norway, two each in India, Sweden and Thailand, and one each in Austria, Canada, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey.

The trials compared outcomes when the hospital or birth center had a policy to induce labor when a pregnancy continued beyond full term, usually past 41 weeks gestation,

Pregnant women to outcomes when the policy was no meaningful difference in to just let women continue to complications like bleeding, wait for labor to start naturally perineal tearing or the length of or to let them wait a bit longer hospital stays between groups. before getting induced.

Babies, however, were

Compared to waiting, 12 percent less likely to wind up or “expectant management,” in neonatal intensive care units labor induction policies were with labor induction policies. associated with a 67 percent One question the study lower risk of infant deaths, the leaves unanswered, however, analysis found. is what happens when women

Two babies died in are induced at 39 or 40 weeks the labor induction policy of pregnancy, said Dr. Aaron group, compared with 16 in the Caughey, chair of obstetrics and expectant management group. gynecology at Oregon Health &

Labor induction would Science University in Portland. prevent one infant death for “We do not think every 426 late-term deliveries, normal, low-risk women should researchers calculated. be delivered at 37 or 38 weeks

There were also fewer without an indication (such stillbirths with labor induction: as dangerously high blood one in this group compared with pressure),” Caughey, who wasn’t 10 in the expectant management involved in the study, said by group. email.

With labor induction “At 39 to 40 weeks, policies, women were also 8 there might be a small benefit, percent less likely to have but the benefit may not be worth a surgical cesarean section the cost,” Caughey added. “At 41 delivery than with expectant weeks, there looks like there is a management. reduction in the risk of cesarean

Researchers found and of perinatal mortality.”

Resistance exercise linked to reduced depression symptoms People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting and strength training may experience fewer depression symptoms, a research review suggests.

The study team analyzed data from 33 clinical trials that randomly assigned a total of 947 adults to participate in resistance training programs and another 930 adults to be inactive.

Resistance workouts were associated with fewer depression symptoms regardless of whether participants had a physical or mental health problem, although the effect was most pronounced in adults with mild to moderate depression, the study team reports in JAMA Psychiatry.

“Previous reviews have shown that exercise training of all types improves depressive symptoms among otherwise healthy adults, adults with a variety of medical conditions, and adults with major depressive disorder,” said lead author Brett Gordon, a researcher at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

Most prior research, however, has focused more on aerobic exercise like running and cycling rather than on resistance workouts like weight lifting and strength training, Gordon said by email.

“In the trials included in our work, the effect of resistance exercise training on depressive symptoms did not significantly vary based on the features of the resistance exercise training, such as frequency or intensity,” Gordon added.

On average, the resistance training programs in the small trials included in the current study lasted about 16 weeks, although they ranged in duration from 6 to 52 weeks.

Most often, the programs included three weekly exercise sessions, although some had only two and others had as many as seven sessions per week. Many of the resistance training programs included supervised workouts alone or in combination with some unsupervised sessions.

In the subset of smaller trials that tracked whether people completed exercise programs as directed, the adherence rate was 78 percent. Some other trials reported only attendance, and this ranged from 88 percent to 94 percent.

Resistance training was associated with a reduction in depression symptoms regardless of how often people exercised. It also didn’t appear to matter whether participants experienced improvements in strength or gains in muscle mass.

Prostate cancer survival odds worse for smokers

Prostate cancer patients who smoke are more likely to have tumors return, spread to other parts of the body, and become fatal than nonsmokers, a new study suggests.

Researchers examined data from previous studies with a total of 22,549 men with prostate cancer that hadn’t spread to other parts of the body. The cancers were treated with either surgery or radiation.

Overall, nearly one in five were current smokers. The rest were either former smokers or had never smoked.

The researchers tracked half the men for at least six years.

During follow-up, compared to men who never smoked, current smokers were 40 percent more likely to have tumors return after treatment and more than twice as likely to have cancer spread beyond the prostate.

Smokers were also 89 percent more likely to die from cancer.

“Prostate cancer diagnosis, even when it is not associated with tobacco smoking, is a teachable

moment for patients to quit smoking,” said senior study author Dr. Shahrokh Shariat of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria.

“Former smoking was associated with higher risk of relapse, but not with spread or cancerspecific death, which underlines the importance of smoking cessation in improving disease outcome,” Shariat said by email. In fact, he added, men who had stopped smoking more than 10 years earlier “were not significantly different than patients who had never smoked.”

Not all men with localized prostate tumors get aggressive treatment with surgery or radiation.

Often, men with these types of tumors will opt for more conservative alternatives, such as watchful waiting or hormone therapy to shrink tumors without surgery or radiation.

Smoking has long been linked to an increased risk of death from a range of malignancies including tumors of the lung, bronchus, trachea and larynx, stomach and kidney.

Smokers also might be

“We know that tobacco smoking produces more than 70 less compliant with treatment than nonsmokers, said Dr. carcinogens,” Shariat said.

It’s not clear exactly how Stephen Freedland, author of an smoking might lead prostate cancer accompanying editorial and director to develop or make it more aggressive of the Center for Integrated Research or more fatal. One possibility is that on Cancer and Lifestyle at Cedarssmoking causes inflammation, which Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

But because the study in turn encourages tumors to grow, or that nicotine leads malignancies looked at men undergoing aggressive treatment, it’s unlikely that to spread, Shariat said.

The smaller studies in the noncompliance influenced patient current analysis that looked at outcomes, Freedland said by email. cancer-related deaths had a total “Cigarettes themselves have of 7,924 participants. Overall, 654 chemicals that can cause cancer,” men, or about 8 percent, died by the Freedland said. time researchers had followed half of “This is more clear in the lung where the smoke is inhaled,” them for about eight years.

The current study wasn’t Freedland added. “However, the fact a controlled experiment designed that prostate cancer death is linked to prove whether or how smoking with smoking means (these cancer influences the odds of dying from causing) chemicals are not just prostate cancer. Researchers also present in the lungs but absorbed in based the analysis on smoking status the body and make their way to the when patients were in treatment, prostate and, as such, they probably and it’s possible some patients might make their way into every organ in have stopped or started smoking our body.” after that.

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We welcome you to join the unparalleled award-winning Hotel Group in the Turks and Caicos

THE HARTLING GROUP

Our updated vacancies open to Turks and Caicos Islanders are as follows

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY Restaurant Supervisor Room Service Supervisor Housekeeping Supervisors LINE POSITIONS Butlers Cocktail Server Bartender/Mixologist Stewards Maintenance Technician Security Officers Landscaping/Groundskeeper Accountant Paymaster Public Area Supervisor Pool & Beach Attendants Kitchen Technician

IMMEDIATE OPENING

Paymaster/General Cashier Areas of Responsibility:

•Must be able to prepare cash advances for groups including; approving request for all cash advances with Banks, Accounts Payable and Income Auditor •Responsible for ensuring all cash advances are delivered and signed by relevant parties as and when required.

•Administration of all Personal Action Forms (PAF) and applications for leave request •Responsible for distribution of manual cheques to relevant Department Heads •Ensure payroll is signed off by Financial Controller and processed within periodic time frames •Administration of all payroll components and ensuring employee information is updated in the payroll system and coded to relevant departments •Ensure employee information is approved in time saver before transferred to payroll system •Responsible for processing manual cheques and interim payments to the payroll system •Calculation and equal distribution of Hotel general service charge •Administration of vacation roster for resort ensuring all accrued and taken leave is monitored and recorded in an effective manner •Coordinate finger prints in setups •Daily deposits/change for operations team •Revision of all monthly medical invoices ensuring correct deductions are being made for corresponding employees •Maintaining employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and keeping information confidential •Assist with any other task requested by the Financial Controller Key Skills and Requirement: •Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Hotel or Corporate environment •Accuracy and attention to detail •Must have experience in cash handling •Able to communicate in English both written and spoken.

•Must have data entry skills •Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure •Must be organized and detailed oriented •Must be good with using systems •Quick learner and desire to develop new technical skills •Holds a valid drivers license •Demonstrated knowledge and experience with working in an accounts/payroll department Starting salary is between $31,000 – $36,000per annum excluding service charge. *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Palms,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume to Attention Kayon Cox, Asst. Human Resource Manager atcareers@thepalmstc.comno later than end of day Monday, July2nd2018.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly.

The Palms HR Office can be contacted at (649) 946-8666.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY Executive Housekeeper Duty Manager Trainee Manager Night Concierge Housekeeping Supervisor LINE POSITIONS Pool and Beach Attendants Reservations Agent Reservations Administrator Maintenance Technicians /Hvac Security Officer

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY Engineering Supervisor Housekeeping Supervisor LINE POSITIONS Stewards Laundry Driver Laundry Attendants Landscaping/Groundskeeper Linen Runners Turn down Attendant Food & Beverage Servers Demi Chef de Partie Outlet Kitchen Technician Spa Receptionist Laundry Technician Security officers Accounts Office Admin / Receptionist If you are interested in applying for any of the listed positions, please visit the Human Resources Offices of any property or send in resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, careers@ theshoreclubtc.com or humanresource@thesandstc.com

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“REGENT GRAND MANAGEMENT LTD”

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

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

PUBLIC AREA ATTENDANT

•A minimum of 3 years of high-end property experience in a maintenance technician position.

•Post secondary diploma will be an asset.

•Annual salary - $23,000 USD SECURITY

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

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

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

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

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

•Fit and able for heavy lifting •Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends Wages: $6.53

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

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

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

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

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

•Fit and able for heavy lifting •Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends Wages: $7.15 per hour

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN •Customer focused and able to build the relationship with the condo owners while finding a balance between the owner and guest experience.

•A keen understanding of general engineering concepts such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and drywall.

•Must have installation and troubleshooting experience for HVAC systems and water heaters.

•Painting and drywall experience is a definite asset.

•Experience with pumps, generators and sewage systems would be an asset.

•Must have preventative maintenance program experience within a luxury condo property setting.

•Able to read and analyze electrical and water meter readings.

•Basic knowledge of internet and TV cable systems is required •Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

•Will be involved in projects that require heavy lifting.

•Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and hours outside of the standard work week.

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

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

All resumes and applications must be submitted to: Regent Grand Management Ltd. c/o Regent Street TKCA 1ZZ Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 941-7770 Email: rosemary@rwimgt.com

AMANYARA

PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS SALES AND RESERVATION ANALYST Amanyara is seeking a suitable qualified individual to fill this position; to identify and maximize all potential revenue opportunities for the hotel, specializing in luxury accommodation. This includes the analysis of revenue potential generated by the FIT, transient and group market segments as well as the market segmentation within transient and group. One will combine this with catering and space utilization as well as other revenue considerations (i.e. F&B, spa utilization, packages, etc.) in order to determine the appropriate mix of business to achieve revenue potentials.

Expert and familiar with Hotel Revenue Management systems. (SAR), Corporate Reservations Policies & Planning and Opera. Ability to produce statistical forecast, market planning and reports for business growth analysis. Individual will report to Resort Manager.

SOMMELIER Certified wine Sommelier with extensive knowledge of wines, beverage & bar, profound education of Old and New World wines. Able to pair wine with our degustation menus also explain characteristics of the wines. Knowledgeable to conduct wine workshops; to build entire wine list in line with our beverage purchasing as per budget, costing, pricing, promotion and marketing. Be in charge of all bins on wine list (ordering, receiving, storage to serving). Must be able maintain and ensure Aman service standards is render. Must be also to conduct wine training for entire F & B team in restaurant & bar, as well to maintain wine programs. Flexible & able to work required hours, team player, social, young, dedicated and passionate F&B professional (W/M). Professional appearance a must and able to communicate with our high end clientele, and willing to go the extra mile daily. Experience in similar position required, additional European Language besides English is an advantage Reports directly to F&B Operation’s Manager SPA THERAPIST/ SUPERVISOR Minimum 3 years previous experience with working in a spa, preferably in a 5-star resort, providing massage and beauty treatments as well as manicures and pedicures. Must be physically fit and in good health. Immaculate presentation and fluency in English is also required.

WAIT STAFF/ BARTENDER Minimum 2 year’s previous food and beverage service experience in a luxury/ 5 star resorts. Excellent verbal communication skills, immaculate presentation and friendly, professional demeanor. Micros skills advantageous, be a team player and able to work under pressure. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.

VILLA F&B SUPERVISOR

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a 5-star resort. Must be immaculately presented, fluent in English and possess a friendly, outgoing and professional demeanor.

Computer skills and knowledge of Micros POS system required. Good knowledge of wines beneficial. Proven training abilities and a hands-on leadership approach required.

Must be a team player and good communicator with the ability to work under pressure.

CHEFS OF ALL LEVELS Commis chef, Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, Hot & Cold kitchen, also Pastry, able to work in all, areas would be beneficial but not essential. Some experience in Pizza baking, Salads, Sushi, BBQ, all hot section. Must be able to work in fast paced environment and work in a multi-cultural team, work together with all areas of the kitchen when needed.

PRIVATE VILLA HOUSEKEEPERS/HOST/COOKS/KITCHEN HELPER Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience working in a 5-star resort, private estate or luxury motor yacht with solid food and beverage service experience. Chef de Partie, Demi Chef, Commis Chef, Pastry Chef in a luxury resort, cruise ship, private estate or 5-star restaurant, knowledge of Asian and Mediterranean Cuisines. Fluent in English and possess the confidence to communicate directly with villa owners and renters. Must be self-motivated flexible and hard-working this is a live-in position and extended working hours are required when villa is occupied.

BEACH ATTENDANT/TENNIS KNOCKER & GYM ATTENDANT Experience in one or more of the following areas: Sailing (hobby boats), club-level tennis playing ability, operation of gym equipment and personal training. Must be a good swimmer and able to teach snorkeling; Well presented with good communication skills and friendly yet professional demeanor. Recent CPR, First Aid or Life Saving Skills MAINTENANCE TECH/AC TECH At least five years experience in a resort with knowledge of A/C and refrigeration systems repair and maintenance, sound knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen equipment and laundry machines repairs. Knowledge of laundry steam boilers and steam systems.

WOODWORKER We are seeking a highly motivated individual to assist our team as our woodworker.

If you are a skilled wood- worker and possess a positive, can-do attitude, with at least 3 years of wood working experience including but not limited to: carpentry, cabinetry, custom woodworking. Overall strong work history, send us your resume.

LABOURER Must be reliable, strong, able to help clean ponds swimming pools, hardworking and willing to work in the sun all day. Should be able to speak English. Previous experience beneficial.

All positions require a flexible schedule (which may include holidays, weekends and evenings) and extended hours on occasion. Salaries based on experience and qualifications.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE WEDNESDAYS ONLY 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. E-mail amanyarahr@aman.com

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In Grand Turk Needs a Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 242-0204

Big Josh Food Services

CO CO PALMS SPA

In Kew North Caicos Is seeking a Caretaker to take care of his Aunt To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-1890 This position is not held by a Work Permit Holder Interested persons must submit applications to the TCI Labour Board.

is looking for 5 Barmaids.

Salary $6.25 per hour must work 6 days a week Contact # 432-8509

GEORGE PRATT

GERALDINE ALLEYNE

STEPHANIE BEAUTY SALON

POND VIEW SEAFOOD LTD.

Is Seeking 3 Waitresses To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Pleases Contact: 432-0595

4 G’S MAINTENANCES & CLEANING SERVICES IS SEEKING A DOMESTIC WORKER TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR PLEASE CONTACT: 346-1158

NEEDS DOMESTIC WORKER IN GRAND TURK TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR PLEASE CONTACT 231-0494

NEEDS A BEAUTICIAN IN GRAND TURK TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $200.00 PER WEEK PLEASE CONTACT 347-4723

IS LOOKING TO HIRE TWO (2) FISHERMEN/DIVERS ON THE ISLAND OF SOUTH CAICOS INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD CONTACT ALVIN PARKER SENIOR ON 649-242-2912

North Caicos Contracting Ltd

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

Versace Bar and Lounge

SHINEY’S BAKERY

IS SEEKING A KITCHEN HELPER TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $8.00 PER HOUR PLEASE CONTACT: 332-3515

Is seeking Bartenders To work 6 days per week Salary $8.00 per hour Please Contact# 441-3231 or 246-8919

Provo Discount Ltd.

Location: Unit 1, Central Square, Provo Seeking 1 Sales Clerk Salary: $6.25/hr Closing date for application is June 30, 2018 Applications can be dropped off at the office or emailed to pdl@ tciway.tc

Kasey & Or Nicolas Pierre

BETTY FRANCIS

MARVIN JENNINGS

NEEDS DOMESTIC WORKER IN GRAND TURK TO WORK 5 DAYS PER WEEK SALARY $1,000 PER MONTH PLEASE CONTACT 247-1191

IS SEEKING 1 LABOURER TO WORK 6 DAYS PER WEEK PAY IS MINIMUM WAGE PLEASE CONTACT: 946-3704

For All you advertising needs contact TCISUN at 339-5879 Or email – sun@suntci.com

Froggies on the Beach

Is seeking an Electrical Coordinator With experience and references Salary $10.00/hour Must be to work 6 days per week -Holiday and Weekend Must be Hardworking and reliable Contact during Office Hours 946 7437 or Email CV& Ref to ncc@tciway.tc

Vanessa Rolle

BELONGERS NEED APPLY ONLY

For All you advertising needs contact TCISUN at 339-5879 Or email – sun@suntci.com

For All you advertising needs contact TCISUN at 339-5879 Or email – sun@suntci.com

Is seeking A Fisherman A Diver Pay is based on daily catch Please contact 242-2805

Handy-Pro Maintenance Ltd

SHANTA RIGBY

SHANTA RIGBY

Is seeking a Plumber To work 5 days a week/ on call Salary $10.00 per hour Please email: handypro@tciway.tc

Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a Hair Braider •5 years experience • •Salary $6.75 per hour • •Able to work under pressure.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•Skilled in braiding and plaiting in various designs.

•Able to keep up with latest beauty trends.

This position is currently not held by a Belonger.

Contact: 344-4528

Venetian Road Is seeking to employ a Carpenter •10 years experience •Salary $6.75 per hour

•Must be able to follow blue print and building plans.

•Able to install structures and fixtures.

•Inspect and fix damage structures and fixtures.

•Skilled in wood work and design.

This position is currently not held by a Belonger.

Contact: 344-4528

Eric Lightbourne

Needs A Domestic Worker In Grand Turk To work Three (3) days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact 232-8445

NEEDLES & PINS LTD REQUIRES THE FOLLOW EXPERIENCED STAFF: UPHOLSTERERS (2) - $6.75 per hour plus commission MACHINE MECHANIC (1) - $6.75 per hour plus commission Belongers only need apply Please apply via Email to: needlesandpins@express.tc Needles & Pins Ltd., U12 Industrial Park, Providenciales.

649-332-4383

IS SEEKING 1 ARTISAN BAKER TO WORK 6 DAY PER WEEK SALARY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE PLEASE CONTACT: 247-8206 OR EMAIL TO SHINEYSBAKERY@GMAIL.COM THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER INTERESTED PERSONS MUST SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE TCI LABOUR BOARD. #681563

EJ PRINTING Seeks a suitable candidate to fill the position of Assistant Offset Printer This individual must possess certified in the area The successful candidate must be able to work Mondays through Fridays Salary is dependent on qualified and experience Please Contact: 941-5750

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Cayman Islands Governor ‘temporarily withdrawn’ from post, UK confirms investigation is under way

Cayman Islands Governor Anwar Choudhury’s appointment has been “temporarily withdrawn” for at least the next several weeks while an unspecified investigation proceeds against him, officials with the U.K.’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed via the governor’s office Wednesday.

The U.K.’s confirmation was preceded by a statement from Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin that was released at 6:49 a.m. local time Wednesday.

“His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Anwar Choudhury, has been temporarily withdrawn from his post as Governor of the Cayman Islands to allow the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to investigate a number of complaints against him,” the premier’s statement read.

The Cayman Compass attempted through several avenues to reach Governor Choudhury on Wednesday regarding the move. No response was received by press time Wednesday.

The premier’s statement did not specify whether the complaints against Mr. Choudhury were related to Cayman or elsewhere. The premier also did not state the nature of the complaints.

Multiple government sources contacted by the Cayman Compass Wednesday indicated that the complaints had been made internally within the governor’s office in Cayman.

Head of the Governor’s Office Matthew Forbes declined to discuss specifics surrounding the allegations.

Premier McLaughlin and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson were informed late Tuesday of the decision to temporarily withdraw Governor Choudhury’s appointment.

Mr. Manderson, now Cayman’s acting governor, declined to comment when contacted Wednesday.

Mr. McLaughlin, who is in the U.K. this week for meetings with the Joint Ministerial Council, said he was advised by the U.K. overseas territories minister, Lord Tariq Ahmad, that Mr. Choudhury was in the U.K. and that the investigation against him was likely to take four to six weeks.

“While this development was unforeseen and is most unfortunate, I am confident that it will not affect the continued good governance of the Cayman Islands,” Premier McLaughlin said.

Lord Ahmad told Cayman officials that the foreign office did not intend to make any public statement regarding the matter. Despite that, the Governor’s Office did release a statement later on Wednesday, essentially confirming what the premier had already announced.

“Anwar Choudhury, Governor of the Cayman Islands, has been temporarily withdrawn from his post to allow the FCO to investigate a number of complaints against him,” the office’s statement read.

Mr. Choudhury is Cayman’s 13th territorial governor since the position was established in 1971. No previous governor has been withdrawn from service after just more than two months in that office.

Jamaica confirms one dengue-related death

Jamaica health authorities are confirming at least one dengue related death so far this year after initially indicating that there were no confirmed dengue-related deaths on the island in 2018.

‘Up to June 11, 2018, the Ministry of Health received a total of six notifications of possible dengue-related deaths,” the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

But it noted that the dengue-related death this year is based on a positive Antibody Blood Test (IgM) in respect of one person who died, but noted that confirmation is only made with a positive dengue PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test which, in this instance, was negative.

“In addition to the case mentioned above, two other deaths fit the clinical case definition for dengue-related deaths.

These other two deaths fit the clinical case definition but have no positive dengue results (IgM or PCR), and therefore remain suspected cases,” the Ministry of Health added.

It said the remaining three of the six notifications do not fit the case definition for dengue-related deaths based on the information provided on the notifications and are not considered suspected cases at this time. However, the ministry continues to investigate these cases.

“Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus and is endemic in Jamaica. The virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito. The Aedes is the same vector that transmits the chikungunya and zika viruses,” the Ministry of Health said.

Symptoms for dengue typically begin three to 14 days after infection. This may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a skin rash. Symptoms usually last two to seven days. There is no specific treatment for dengue, but access to proper medical care reduces mortality rates, the Ministry of Health said.

Governor Anwar Choudhury

Cayman’s Leader of the Opposition Ezzard Miller called the sudden development “unfortunate.”

“This is an unfortunate turn of events following the most promising start to Mr. Choudhury’s tenure as governor since he arrived here in March,” Mr. Miller said.

Governor Choudhury, who turns 59 on Friday, arrived in Cayman on March 26 amid great fanfare as the British Overseas Territory’s first non-British-born governor and its first Muslim governor.

The Bangladeshi-born U.K. diplomat, formerly the British ambassador to Peru, made a big first impression carrying his infant daughter off the Cayman Airways plane following its arrival. He was effusive in his initial praise for the islands and the warmth of its people, borrowing a quote from his 12-year-old daughter, Ambreene, upon her arrival at the governor’s residence along

Grand Cayman’s picturesque Seven Mile Beach.

“Dad,” Ambreene asked her father, “is this real?”

“That’s what it feels like,” Mr. Choudhury said of his first day in the British Overseas Territory.

“It’s difficult to explain the feeling of arriving in this wonderful, beautiful island. I’m a people person, and what really took me is the warmth … the wonderful warmth of the people. It just feels that the people here are something special.

“I have been on these islands no more than a few hours and I’m already beginning to understand what you mean by Caymankind,” Mr. Choudhury told an audience of hundreds at Pedro St. James the evening of March 26.

Shortly after his arrival, it became clear that Mr. Choudhury was not here on a sightseeing tour.

He carried forward a far more public persona than previous U.K.-appointed representatives had done, advocating for monthly meetings of the National Security Council, backing the creation of legally recognized civil unions in Cayman and taking a leadership role in Cayman’s discussions with Britain concerning the future of its financial services industry.

Mr. Choudhury had just completed an interview with the Compass on Thursday afternoon in which he stated his intention to work with Cayman on the formation of a strategy to address U.K. requirements that the territory adopt a public register of company ownership by December 2020.

Female visitor jailed for bringing bullets to Antigua

Shannon Martinez and the rest of her family – her husband and two children – planned to come to Antigua on holiday for only 12 days, but now she may be here for a year, not in a hotel on vacation, but in jail.

The U.S. visitor was yesterday sentenced to one year in prison after she pleaded guilty to possession of 20 rounds of ammunition.

It’s a penalty that Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel imposed in accordance with recent amendments to the Firearms Act which removed fines as an option for punishment.

Shocked at the ruling, the 41-year-old resident of Austin, Texas, immediately fell ill and had to be taken to Mount St. John’s Medical Centre where she remained up to late yesterday afternoon.

On Tuesday, the woman and her family were preparing to depart the country via the V.C. Bird International Airport and as they were being processed by the Airport Security, she was asked to open her

suitcase for it to be searched.

When the officer examined one of the pockets inside the suitcase, a box of 9mm ammunition was found. It contained 20 bullets.

The woman reported that she had bought the box of bullets in her country and had left it in the suitcase.

When she arrived in Antigua on June 1, the bullets were in the suitcase, she said, but apparently, no one noticed them.

It was only when the family was leaving that the items were found and she was told that she would be charged since she does not have a licence to carry weapons in Antigua and Barbuda, and no permit to travel with the items.

Martinez’s husband, who was with her when she was arrested, was also at court for the trial. Their two children were not at the hearing.

Michael Archibald represented the woman who was in tears throughout the proceedings at the All Saints Magistrate’s Court.

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PM announces several new taxes to revitalise ailing Barbados economy

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – efficient fuel tax.

The Barbados Government said that “The fuel tax will be levied at it is prepared to implement “tough a rate of BDS$0.40 cents per litre of decisions” to revitalise an ailing petrol…diesel and five cents per litre economy as it announced a series of of kerosene,” Prime Minister Mottley new tax measures as a part of new said, telling legislators that the public fiscal policies. must be told that the NSRL was levied

Prime Minister Mia Mottley, to the tune of 12 cents on each litre of whose Barbados Labour Party (BLP) petrol. came to office following the May 24th She said effective from July 1, the general election, said that she is Government will introduce a new determined that the island would not upper income tax band of 40 per cent. be regarded as a “failed state” under Accordingly, the first BDS$25,000 will her administration. remain tax free, with income reaching Presenting her BDS$60,000, attracting a rate of 16 administration’s first financial per cent with assessable income of statement and budgetary proposals BDS$75,000 attracting a rate of 33 and for 2018, Mottley said that the new a half per cent. taxes underscored her Government’s Prime Minister Mottley, who desire to ensure “the burden must be announced a tax write-off for the shared by all of us”, as well as always period 1968 to 2000, said the new tax protecting the most vulnerable in band of 40 per cent will be on income in society. excess of BDS$75,001.

In her lengthy statement, “These new tax rates are punctuated by criticism of the expected to raise BDS$41 million in policies of the former Freundel a full tax year,” she said, adding that Stuart Government, Prime Minister once the debt to gross domestic product Mottley said the Barbados Economic (GDP) falls “to our target I would like to Recovery and Transformation plan is think that we can anticipate returning carefully balanced and is in keeping to the old rates, but we need to get out with campaign promises to abolish of this situation”. the controversial National Social Mottley also announced a Responsibility Levy (NSRL) as well as tax waiver for persons who reache an the road tax. agreement with the Barbados Revenue

She described the NSRL, Authority (BRA) for outstanding taxes which was applied to the production for the period 2001 to 2017. cost of locally produced goods, as Regarding corporation tax, ‘distortionary” saying while it “led to Mottley said it would increase from a revenue gain of BDS$145 million 25 to 30 per cent effective October 1, (One Barbados dollar=US$0.50 raising an estimated BDS$57 million cents) when it was out, many prices in a full financial year. across Barbados rose by double digits, The value added tax (VAT) will depressing retail sales and …economic be imposed on Barbadians engaged activity generally”. in online transactions for goods and

She said the Government services. expects the removal of the NSRL “will “We currently do not pay VAT lead within two months to a reduction on these transactions. I am advised in prices for the average Barbadian”, that the technology now exists for us while defending also the removal of the to capture these transactions for the road tax and replacing it with a more purpose of taxation,” she said, noting

Prime Minister Mia Mottley that effective October 1, “we intend to make all online transactions for the purchase of goods and services

by Barbadian residents subject to the value added tax”, promising to provide further details later.

The Government has also announced plans to raise a 2.5 per cent Health Service contribution with 1.5 per cent of insurable earnings being paid by employers and one per cent by workers.

“This measure will come into effect on October 1st and is expected to raise BDS$50 million in a full fiscal year. This will meet more than 25 per cent of the budget of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and we will make amendments to the appropriate legislation to ensure that the National Insurance Scheme may forward the collected funds to the QEH directly for the purpose for which it has been collected.”

Prime Minister Mottley said that there would also be increases in departure taxes to offset the collective marketing and product development of the tourism sector, estimated at an average BDS$96 million, annually.

She added: “My government has decided from October 1st, 2018 to introduce an Airline Travel and

Tourism Development fee. This fee will be paid by passengers flying outside of Caricom (Caribbean Community) and will be US$70, and for those within Caricom US$35. This fee will be in addition to the departure tax.”

Mottley said that this measure in a full fiscal year will realise BDS$95 million and that BDS$75 million of this amount will go toward the agencies involved in the marketing of the island and the remaining BDS$20 million will go towards regulation of tourism, civil aviation and the island’s shareholder responsibilities to LIAT.

In addition, the government is also introducing new VAT fees for hotel accommodation, in keeping with the cost of maintaining the infrastructure.

“Currently, our hotels charge VAT for accommodation at a rate of 7.5 per cent. It is my Government’s view that the fair sharing of the burden of adjustment requires a review of this rate to 15 per cent. We, however, accept that to introduce this without a sufficient lead period will cause harm to our hotel sector,” she said, adding that any such rate adjustment should be applicable from January 1, 2020.

“This will provide more than adequate notice for them to plan and adjust their marketing efforts accordingly. In the interim…my government will introduce a Room Levy to be applied to our hotel rooms”, ranging from US$2.50 per room per night to US$10.

“In addition, we will apply a 2.5 per cent product levy on all direct tourism services. This will be collected on the Government’s behalf by the providers of these services,” she said, adding that the shared accommodation sector, namely AirBnB, Home Away, and others, will also be asked to share the burden with the introduction of a 10 per cent shared accommodation levy on all fees charged for the shared accommodation.

PM says he will not support any attempt to destroy the country based on race

Prime Minister Dr. Keith the Government “simply because the accused by Mr. Harris, an experienced Rowley Wednesday said he would not person recommended by the PSC columnist, of contriving to act against be part of any attempt to use race for the post of Commissioner was an Mr. Dulalchan, because of his race. to destroy the “beauty of our people Indian”.

“Logic demands that a similar and the fabric of this land” as the He said given the “experience allegation be made against the island continues its search for a police of your Columnist and the deeply Opposition Leader who leads a bench commissioner since the post became offensive nature of this assertion I of 18 members of whom 16 are Indo vacant in 2012. must protect your readers from this Trinidadians,” he wrote.

Parliament last week accepted uninformed piece of misrepresentation He said that it should also the report of a Select Committee that by putting the facts before them”. be noted that as soon as the head of found the procedure followed by the Prime Minister Rowley a Hindu organisation “came out and Police Service Commission (PSC) was said that the records of Parliament publicly called for the appointment of “unsound, unsafe, unsatisfactory and would reveal that he had moved the Mr. Dulalchan, the Opposition jumped illogical” in seeking a replacement for motion asking the House to receive to attention, and the position of Mrs. Canadian Dwayne Gibbs, who resigned the notification of the President with Persad Bissessar was completely the post in 2012. Stephen Williams has respect to the recommendation of the reversed, so much so that today, she been acting in the post since then.

Police Service Commission, as required considers the numerous flaws in the

Opposition legislators had by the Constitution. procedure of the Commission to be staged a walkout prior to the vote on He said in doing so he had minor and insignificant. the acceptance of the report, insisting asked the legislators to appoint the “Now, she too favours the that Deodat Dulalchan, an Indo- Select Committee and the move was promoting a completely false narrative Trinidadian with 38 years of service, backed by Opposition Leader Kamla of racial bias on the part of the who had been recommended for the Persad Bissessar, whom he said, Government against Mr. Dulalchan, position by the PSC, be given the job. according to the Hansard, indicated a position of UNC (United National

In a letter to the Trinidad “we do see merit in having a special Congress) political gymnastics Express newspaper and released by the Select Committee set up…because the embarrassingly adopted, without Office of the Prime Minister, Rowley office of the Commissioner of Police query, by Mr. Harris, the columnist.” took issue with columnist Michael is one of the most important offices Prime Minister Rowley said Harris, whom he said had described in the country when it comes to our that the Hansard record will show, the establishment of a Special Select democracy and enforcement of law and “irrefutably, that on February 2nd Committee to examine the PSC order” 2018, when the Select Committee was procedure as an “elaborate ritual”.

In his lengthy letter to established, there was absolutely no

Prime Minister Rowley said the newspaper in which he quoted support for Mr. Dulalchan to be then the Trinidad Express newspaper extensively from the presentation of found on the Opposition benches. columnist had indicated that the the Opposition Leader, Prime Minister “As can be explained by a Select Committee was convened by Rowley said “yet the Government is careful perusal of the Parliament’s

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley public records, the Select Committee found that the procedure followed by the Commission was arbitrary, defective and lacked transparency.

Consequently, the House of Representatives considered the procedure to be unreliable and, in the majority, concluded that no decision emanating from that procedure will be approved by the House of Representatives.

“As Leader of the PNM (People’s National Movement) and of the Government of this beloved nation, I simply ask of those bent on destroying the beauty of our people and the fabric of this land, that you all just leave the government and all right-thinking citizens out of your regrettable behaviour of race baiting.

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Jail for Chinese billionaire who bribed Caribbean born UN officials

NEW YORK, NY,- A Millennium Development Goals.

Chinese businessman who bribed

Ng provided bribe two Caribbean-born UN officials payments to Ambassador will have to spend four years in Lorenzo through South-South jail a New York judge has ruled.

News by transmitting payments

Ng Lap Seng, aka “David from Macau to a company in the Ng,” 69, Chairman of Macau Real Dominican Republic affiliated Estate Development Company with Ambassador Lorenzo’s will serve 48 months in prison brother. and three years of supervised

Through South-South release for his role in a scheme to News, Ng also made payments bribe two Caribbean-born United to Ambassador Ashe, including Nations ambassadors to obtain to Ambassador Ashe’s wife, support to build a conference who was paid in her capacity center in Macau that would host, as a “consultant” to Southamong other events, the annual South News, and to an account United Nations Global Souththat Ambassador Ashe had South Development Expo. established, purportedly to raise

The sentencing comes money for his role as President of after Ng was convicted on July 27, UNGA. 2017, after a five-week trial of two

According to the trial counts of violating the Foreign Ng Lap Seng, aka “David Ng,” evidence, one of the actions that Corrupt Practices Act, one count Representative of Antigua and the ambassadors took in exchange of paying bribes and gratuities, Barbuda to the UN and the 68th for bribe payments, to advance one count of money laundering President of the UN General Ng’s objectives, was to submit an and two counts of conspiracy.

Assembly (UNGA). official document to the then-UN

U.S. District Judge The trial evidence showed Secretary-General in support of Vernon S. Broderick of the that Ng bribed Ambassador the Macau Conference Center.

Southern District of New York Ashe and Ambassador Lorenzo The UN Document also ordered Ng to pay a $1 in exchange for their agreement claimed that there was a need million fine and $302, 977 in to use their official positions to build the Macau Conference restitution to the United Nations to advance Ng’s interest in Center to support the UN’s global $1.5 million in forfeiture money obtaining formal UN support for development goals. judgment. the Macau Conference Center.

Ambassador Ashe, aided

Ng must report to the As the evidence by Ambassador Lorenzo, initially U.S. Marshals Service by July demonstrated at trial, Ng paid submitted the UN Document 10th to start his prison sentence. the ambassadors in a variety to the UNGA in or about late According to the of forms.

For example, Ng February 2012. More than a evidence presented at trial, Ng, appointed Ambassador Lorenzo year later, at Ng’s behest, the the chairman of the Sun Kian as the President of South- Ambassadors revised the UN Ip Group, conspired with and South News, a New York-based Document to refer specifically to paid bribes to Francis Lorenzo, a organization — funded by Ng, Ng’s company, the Macau Real former UN Ambassador from the which described itself as a media Estate Development Company, Dominican Republic, and John W. platform dedicated to advancing as a partner in the Macau Ashe, the late former Permanent the implementation of the UN’s Conference Center project.

Guyana looks towards strengthening ties with Russia

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President David Granger says his adminisration will be strenthening its friendship with Russia through pursuit of common interests .

The President, speaking at a recent reception in commemoration of Russia Day 2018, said Guyana and Russia share common concerns regarding the threats of terrorism and other transnational crimes, noting that the common abhorrence of the negative effects of these threats forms a basis for continued cooperation within the global multilateral system.

“Guyana and Russia have enjoyed cordial relations and collaborated in the fields of culture, education, economics, security and science.

Guyana iterates its appreciation for Russian support for debt relief and disaster relief. We are pleased with the recent conclusion of a Treaty to guide our basic relations and with the signature of agreements relating to visa waivers…The Patrice Lumumba University was established in the era of de-colonisation and numerous Guyanese have enjoyed scholarships there and, later, at the People’s Friendship University of Russia,” he said.

Guyana and Russia have enjoyed formal and informal relations for over 50 years. The Guyanese Head of State also took the opportunity to wish Russia success in the hosting of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup 2018, which commences next week. “The streaming of the matches from Russia will be followed eagerly around the world and by Guyanese football fans,” he said.

Meanwhile, newly-accredited Russian Ambassador, Alexander Kurmaz said that like Guyana, Russia too is home todifferent ethnicities and cultures and said that they too work towards a motto of ‘One People, One Nation, One Destiny’.

“We are working very hard with the members of the Guyanese Government in order to establish a durable agenda for boosting the inter-ministerial and inter-governmental context to come back, first of all, to the practice of regular visits between the two countries,” he said.

Mysterious masses of seaweed assault Caribbean islands

In retrospect, 2011 was just the first wave. That year, massive rafts of Sargassum—a brown seaweed that lives in the open ocean—washed up on beaches across the Caribbean, trapping sea turtles and filling the air with the stench of rotting eggs.

“It presented immense challenges,” says Hazel Oxenford, a fisheries biologist at The University of the West Indies in Cave Hill, Barbados. Before then, beachgoers had sometimes noticed “little drifty bits on the tideline,” but the 2011 deluge of seaweed was unprecedented, she says, piling up meters thick in places. “We’d never seen it before.”

Locals hoped the episode, a blow to tourism and fisheries, was a one-off. But a few years later “it came back worse,” Oxenford says.

Now, the Caribbean is bracing for what could be the mother of all seaweed invasions, with satellite observations warning of record-setting Sargassum blooms and seaweed already swamping beaches. The Barbados government declared a national emergency on 7 June.

“It’s catastrophic,” says James Franks, a marine biologist at The University of Southern Mississippi in Ocean Springs, who is one of many scientists trying to explain why a part of the ocean that was once seaweed-free is now rife with Sargassum. “Right now there’s [another] huge mass impacting Puerto Rico, and that’s the last thing they need.”

Before 2011, open-ocean

Sargassum was mostly found in the reported in 2013.

Sargasso Sea, a patch of the North To confirm that the Sargassum Atlantic enclosed by ocean currents fouling Caribbean beaches in 2011 that serves as a spawning ground for came from the tropical Atlantic, east eels. So when Sargassum first hit the of Brazil, Franks and his colleagues Caribbean, scientists assumed that it traced the likely path of seaweed had drifted south from the Sargasso masses backward through time. First, Sea. But satellite imagery and data on they compiled records of locations ocean currents told a different story. where Sargassum came ashore. Then,

Jim Gower, a remote-sensing using information about surface expert with Fisheries and Oceans currents, they calculated its likely Canada who is based in Sidney, British source. “Invariably, in all of those Columbia, and his colleagues looked instances, it tracked back to the for spots on the ocean’s surface that [tropical] region,” says Franks, who reflected unusual amounts of near- reported the findings in 2016. “None infrared light, a part of the spectrum of it ever tracked northward into the that plants don’t harvest. Data from Sargasso Sea.” May 2011 showed a huge patch of Since 2011, tropical Sargassum floating plants, presumably Sargassum, blooms have recurred nearly every off the coast of Brazil—far to the south year, satellite imagery showed. The of its normal habitat. By September, it new source region is encircled by stretched from the Caribbean all the currents running clockwise from South way to the coast of Africa, the team America to Africa and back again. From

January to May, that loop breaks down and westward flows sweep Sargassum up the Brazilian coast toward the Caribbean. “All along the way, the Sargassum is blooming and growing,” Franks says.

Yet in satellite data prior to 2011, the region is largely free of seaweed, says Chuanmin Hu, an oceanographer at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg and the senior author of a 2016 study that examined satellite data from 2000 to 2015. That sharpens the mystery of the sudden proliferation. “Nobody has a definite answer,” Hu says. Nutrient inputs from the Amazon River, which discharges into the ocean around where blooms were first spotted, may have stimulated Sargassum growth.

But other factors, including changes in ocean currents and increased iron deposition from airborne dust, are equally plausible. It’s all “educated speculation,” Hu says.

Some clues may come from the seaweed itself. Most of the Sargassum that’s blooming off the coast of Brazil has broader blades than the weed in the Sargasso Sea, says Amy Siuda, a biological oceanographer at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, who has examined hundreds of samples.

Siuda is currently working with colleagues to figure out if the broadblade form—which historically was rare in tropical areas—is a separate species. Figuring out the conditions that promote its growth could be key to explaining the proliferation, she says.

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US announces tariffs on $50B in China imports

Washington - The Trump administration is announcing a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, escalating a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies.

President Donald Trump has vowed to clamp down on what he calls China’s unfair trade practices. China has said that it will retaliate with $50 billion in tariffs in response, rattling financial markets.

It comes in the aftermath of Trump’s nuclear summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (kim jawng oon) and his push for China to maintain economic pressure on the North.

Trump has already slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, Europe and Japan, drawing a rebuke from U.S. allies.

China says it will retaliate against any move by the U.S. to impose punishing tariffs on tens of billions of dollars of Chinese goods.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Friday that China’s response would be immediate and that Beijing would “take necessary measures to defend our legitimate

U.S. President Donald Trump China’s President Xi Jinping arrive for the state dinner with the first ladies at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China rights and interests.”

Geng gave no details but said both the foreign and commerce ministries had made formal responses to earlier U.S. statements.

Beijing has also drawn up a list of $50 billion in U.S. products that would face retaliatory tariffs,

UK to relax immigration rules for non-EU doctors and nurses

LONDON The British government will loosen immigration rules to allow more doctors and nurses from outside the European Union to come and work for Britain’s National Health Service (NHS), a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday.

NHS managers have long complained that an annual cap on the number of non-EU skilled workers who can come to Britain was making it hard for them to fill positions.

The cap, introduced by May when she was interior minister, is currently set at 20,700 non-EU skilled workers per year. It was part of a broader effort to reduce immigration in line with promises made to voters by the governing Conservative Party.

“The PM will, in due course, be setting out our long-term plan for the National Health Service. An important part of that is making sure that the NHS has more highly skilled doctors and nurses to deliver outstanding patient care,” the spokesman told reporters.

“What we will be announcing is that doctors and nurses are being excluded from the cap on skilled worker visas.”

He added that the government stood by its commitment to bring immigration down to “sustainable levels”.

That net target is set at the tens, rather than the hundreds, of thousands.

Britain’s planned exit from the European Union is expected to result in restrictions on EU workers coming to the country, which could create further recruitment difficulties for the NHS.

including beef and soybeans — a shot at Trump’s supporters in rural America.

Trump reportedly met Thursday with several Cabinet members and trade advisers and was expected to impose tariffs on at least $35 billion to $40 billion of Chinese imports.

‘Dead’ husband returns after Japan police send wrong body

TOKYO — A Japanese wife has told police the body she thought was of her missing husband belonged to a stranger after her spouse turned up alive a year later.

Tokyo police acknowledged Wednesday that the body found in a river in eastern Tokyo in June 2017 was of another man reported missing at around the same time.

Police apologized for the mix-up and said the remains would be returned to the right family.

Police initially believed the body was of a man in his early 40s reported missing by his family three days earlier, and handed it over to them after positive identification by the wife and two relatives. The body

Man beats huge odds: 2 My Million lottery wins in 18 months

was then cremated by the family.

The family earlier this month notified police that the man came home alive in May. Police refused to say where he was or what he was doing.

The body, of another missing man in his late 30s, might have been misidentified because both men were about the same height and age, Tokyo’s metropolitan police said.

Bodies that are deemed unrelated to crime are usually returned to the families only after their visual inspections and without additional tests.

The metropolitan police said they regretted the mistake and promised to take preventive measures.

PARIS— A man who regularly plays the lottery with the same numbers at the same place in eastern France has beaten huge odds, winning the My Million lottery twice in 18 months.

Le Parisien newspaper says mathematicians it queried calculated the double win at

Dancing FBI agent whose gun went off faces charges

FBI agent Chase Bishop appears in a booking photo released by the Denver District Attorney’s Office, in Denver, Colorado, U.S., June 12, 2018

DENVER - An off-duty FBI agent who accidentally shot a man at a Denver bar after doing a dance floor backflip was charged on Tuesday with second-degree assault, prosecutors said.

Chase Bishop, 29, turned himself into police and was booked into the Denver County jail on a single felony count, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said in a statement.

The injured man, 24-year-old Tom Reddington, suffered a “serious, but not lifethreatening” gunshot wound to his lower leg, McCann said.

Bishop was off-duty and was among revelers at the Mile High Spirits and Distillery nightclub in downtown Denver in the early morning hours of June 2, Denver police said in a statement.

A video of the incident captured by another bar patron, and spread widely online, showed Bishop break dancing, then performing a backflip.

His handgun fell from his holster onto the dance floor and it discharged as Bishop picked it up. A muzzle flash can be seen on the video.

Bishop was going through the booking process late Tuesday afternoon, a jail spokeswoman said. It was unclear if he has retained legal counsel.

The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

After the shooting, Bishop was taken to Denver police headquarters but was released to his FBI supervisor.

Denver police spokesman Doug Schepman said in an email that once the investigation into the shooting is complete, the department will review the actions of its officers.

Mile High Spirits said on its Facebook page that the bar’s management was “deeply saddened” by the incident.

“It is shocking that the only shooting to ever occur at our establishment came about as a result of an FBI agent entering our distillery tasting room carrying a loaded firearm without our knowledge, in violation of our rules,” the posting said.

The club offered the shooting victim “complimentary drinks for life.”McCann said Bishop could face additional charges depending on test results of his blood-alcohol level.

Bishop is due in court for an advisement hearing on Wednesday. He faces a maximum 12 years in prison if convicted of the felony offense.

1 chance in 16 trillion.

Radio France Bleu on Thursday quoted state lottery La Francaise des Jeux as saying the winner, who wants to remain anonymous, won 1 million euros ($1.18 million) on May 18 after winning 1 million euros in November 2016.

An employee at the

cafe La Havane in Evian-lesBains told the radio that the winner “hasn’t changed at all.”

My Million is part of EuroMillions.

Lady luck was also in Australia last month. A Sydney man won twice in a week national, according to NSW Lotteries.

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Trump says summit removed North Korean nuclear threat, but Democrats doubtful

SEOUL/WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that North Korea no longer posed a nuclear threat and his top diplomat offered a hopeful timeline for “major disarmament,” despite skepticism at home that Pyongyang will abandon its nuclear weapons following this week’s summit.

Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued a joint statement after their historic meeting in Singapore on Tuesday that reaffirmed the North’s commitment to “work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula” and gave U.S. guarantees of security to North Korea.

Democratic critics in the United States said the agreement was short on detail and the Republican president had made too many concessions to Kim, whose country is under U.N. sanctions for its nuclear and weapons programs and is widely condemned for human rights abuses.

Just over half of Americans approve of how Trump has handled North Korea, but only a quarter think the summit will lead to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday.

North Korea’s state media hailed the summit as a success, including highlighting Trump’s surprise announcement after the meeting that the United States would stop military exercises with South Korea, which the North has long sought.

Despite the lack of detail in the summit agreement, Trump stressed

at a news conference afterward that denuclearization of the peninsula. That he trusted Kim to follow through. He has always been interpreted in part as returned to Washington early on a call for the United States to remove Wednesday and hailed the meeting, the its “nuclear umbrella” protecting South first between a sitting U.S. president Korea and Japan. and a North Korean leader, as a major

Pompeo bristled at a question win for American security. about why the words “verifiable” and

“Everybody can now feel much “irreversible” were not in the summit safer than the day I took office,” Trump joint statement, in the context of tweeted. “There is no longer a nuclear denuclearization. threat from North Korea. Meeting with

“It’s in the statement. You’re Kim Jong Un was an interesting and just wrong about that. ... Because very positive experience. North Korea complete encompasses verifiable and has great potential for the future!” irreversible. I suppose you could argue

Kim also returned home, the U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea’s semantics, but let me assure you that leader Kim Jong Un shake hands after signing it’s in the document,” Pompeo said.

North’s official news agency said. documents during a summit at the Capella Hotel

Secretary of State Mike Pressed on how the agreement on the resort island of Sentosa, Singapore June would be verified, he said: Pompeo, who is charged by Trump with leading follow-on negotiations, said the 12, 2018

“Of course it will. ... I find that United States hoped to achieve “major trip to Seoul, where he went to brief question insulting and ridiculous and disarmament” by North Korea within South Korean officials, Pompeo was frankly ludicrous.” the next 2-1/2 years. asked if he would like to accomplish Despite Trump’s assertion Democratic lawmakers major nuclear disarmament within about the North Korean nuclear pointed out that North Korea had Trump’s current term, which ends threat being over, a senior U.S. often made similar statements in the in January 2021. He replied: “Oh yes, official responsible for studying the past about “denuclearization,” all the most definitively.

North Korean military said the U.S. while developing nuclear weapons and “Absolutely ... you used the intelligence assessment of the nuclear ballistic missiles that could be capable term major, major disarmament, and other military threat posed by of striking the United States. something like that? We’re hopeful North Korea to U.S. and allied forces

“One trip and it’s ‘mission that we can achieve that in the 2-1/2 and bases in Asia and the northwest accomplished,’ Mr. President? North years.”

Pacific remained unchanged.

Korea still has all its nuclear missiles, The United States has long But the Office of the Director of and we only got a vague promise of insisted on complete, verifiable and National Intelligence, which assesses future denuclearization from a regime irreversible denuclearization by North threats to U.S. national security, that can’t be trusted,” said Adam Korea, but in the summit statement, declined to comment on the president’s Schiff, the top Democrat on the U.S. North Korea committed only to the assertion. It also declined to reaffirm House of Representatives Intelligence “complete denuclearization of the a February 2018 assessment in which Committee.

Korean Peninsula,” phrasing it has it said: “North Korea will be among

“North Korea is a real and used in the past. the most volatile and confrontational present threat. So is a dangerously North Korea has often WMD (weapons of mass destruction) naive president,” he wrote on Twitter. rejected unilateral nuclear threats to the United States over the

Speaking to reporters on a disarmament, instead referring to the next year.”

Uganda’s president, police vow crackdown after killing of MP

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and the country’s police chief have vowed a crackdown on crime after a ruling-party lawmaker was shot dead last week by men on motorbikes.

At the funeral on Monday of MP Ibrahim Abiriga, Museveni said the government would ban motorcycle riders from wearing hooded jackets.

The men who shot the lawmaker were wearing hoods.

A spate of high-profile and in some cases fatal kidnappings this year led independent media and civil society groups to say that police were failing in their fundamental duties and suppressing damaging crime data.

In an address at the funeral, the president vowed to defeat criminals. He also took to Twitter to warn Ugandans against “abusing social media and radio to threaten people”.

Museveni, 73, has been in power since 1986. In January he signed a law scrapping an age cap for presidential candidates, a move that critics say will allow him to remain in power indefinitely.

Abiriga, the slain lawmaker, was a vocal supporter in parliament of the law that removed the age cap.

Opposition parties, religious leaders, human rights activists and even some members of the ruling party opposed the law.

Rising crime has also eroded people’s faith in a police force that opponents of Museveni have accused

Sarah Sanders swipes back at report she’s planning to leave White House

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders hit back Wednesday night against a report that she was considering leaving her role, saying she “loves” her job and is “honored” to work with President Trump.

Sanders was replying to an earlier CBS News report that both she and deputy press secretary Raj Shah have considered leaving their positions in the administration.

“Does @CBSNews know something I don’t about my plans and my future,” Sanders asked in a tweet. “I was at my daughter’s year-end Kindergarten event and they ran a story about my ‘plans to leave the WH’ without even talking to me.”

oth Sanders and Shah are Sarah Sanders Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni attends weighing future options, Fox News has The daughter of former the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of learned, which may or may not include Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, the Heads of State and the Government of the their departures from the White House. Sanders managed her father’s African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia January Sanders has talked about departing presidential campaign in 2016 28, 2018 sometime after November’s mid- before joining Trump’s. She was of serving him and not the state. term elections and although Shah’s later promoted to White House press

Last year, gunmen on timetable is unclear, it could possibly secretary following the July 2017 motorbikes killed Uganda’s third- come sooner – although both could resignation of Sean Spicer. highest-ranking police officer, leading remain in their roles, too.

Shah, who was promoted to Museveni to order surveillance Sanders recently returned the deputy press secretary position cameras be installed in towns and on from a lengthy trip abroad with Trump last September after working as the highways. which culminated in the president’s Deputy Assistant to the President

After facing criticism for historic summit with North Korean and Deputy Communications Director, failing to solve murders and other leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore did not immediately respond to the crimes, Museveni sacked his security Tuesday morning. conjecture about his future. minister and police chief in March.

Police have also attracted public criticism for their crackdown on opposition activists, often breaking up rallies with teargas, beatings and detentions.

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Weakened, UK’s May defeats final Brexit challenges in parliament

LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May defeated the final challenges to her Brexit blueprint in parliament on Wednesday, leaving plans for Britain’s departure from the European Union still largely on track but her authority weakened.

Lawmakers supported the government’s position to reject amendments to the EU withdrawal bill that challenged May’s commitment to leave the bloc’s customs union and single market, leaving the overall shape of her Brexit strategy intact that will transform Britain’s trading relationships for decades.

But it was a vote in parliament on Tuesday that left her seemingly at the mercy of two groups in the Conservative Party - those who want to maintain the closest possible ties with the EU, and others pressing for a clean break.

An agreement that defused a potential rebellion over handing parliament more control over Britain’s exit from the EU looked in danger of unraveling on Wednesday, when the two camps argued over the shape of a possible compromise on a “meaningful vote”.

Before the vote, she assured lawmakers she would honor her promise and deal with the “concerns raised about the role of parliament in relation to the Brexit process”.

There was little doubt the government would win on the customs

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May hosts a round table meeting on technology at 10 Downing Street in London, June 13, 2018 union and single market, which some divisions that have not only plagued pro-EU lawmakers say is the only May’s Conservative Party but also in way for Britain to retain economically the Labour Party. advantageous close ties with the bloc, May had faced the prospect with the opposition Labour Party also of losing the vote on the customs divided over future relations. union after rebels had indicated their

Parliament voted 325 to 298 support for a change introduced by the in favor of rejecting a House of Lords House of Lords to require ministers to amendment to require ministers to report what efforts they had made to report on their efforts in negotiations secure a customs union. to secure a customs union.

But a government proposal

They also voted against to instead report its efforts to secure remaining in the European Economic a customs “arrangement” was enough Area (EEA), which offers tariff-free to postpone a more searching debate access to the EU’s single market in about government policy, with future return for accepting free movement of debates the more likely stage for a people, goods, services and capital, by revolt.

327 to 126.

It won over most of the rebels,

Britain’s future trading and but was openly mocked by Ken Clarke, customs arrangements after Brexit a veteran Conservative who has run have become a lightning rod for at least six government departments,

Two killed in knife attack at mosque in South Africa

Police tape cordons off a mosque after a knife attack in Malmesbury near Cape Town, South Africa, June 14, 2018

CAPE TOWN Two worshippers were stabbed to death and another two injured on Thursday at a mosque near South Africa’s tourist city of Cape Town by an attacker who was shot dead by police.

The attack comes a month after three men armed with guns and knives slit the throats of three worshippers at a mosque north of the port city of Durban, killing one person and seriously injuring two others.

The Muslim Judicial Council said worshippers were performing “l’tikaf” or seclusion in the mosque when the knifeman entered and joined congregants in morning prayers.

“Just after 3 a.m., when the worshippers retreated to rest, the assailant attacked the imam first and then murdered the members who came to the imam’s defence,” it said in a statement.

Police said the attack near Durban showed “elements of extremism”. They did not comment further on the motive behind the killings in Malmesbury, a small farming town 40 miles (65 km)north of Cape Town.

The city and the Western Cape province in which it is located is home to the largest community of Muslims in South Africa.

“The suspect, believed to be in his thirties and armed with a knife, was still on the scene and charged at the police who tried to persuade him to hand himself over,” police said in a statement. The suspect was shot as he attacked officers, police said.

Africa’s most industrialized country has a large expatriate community and attracts many tourists but has seldom been associated with Islamist militancy.

who accused the government of using “pathetic” jargon which was “utterly meaningless”.

In the end, parliament accepted that proposal.

With not all rebels persuaded that May’s plan can prevent an economic shock after Brexit, some say they will challenge her plans to leave the customs union again during votes on other bills, on trade and customs, which will be brought back to the house some time before July 24.

But it was in the Labour Party where the deepest rifts were exposed.

Many of its pro-EU lawmakers went against their leader, Jeremy Corbyn, by supporting the vote and not his amendment which argued for a new single market deal with the EU.

Before the vote on the Labour amendment, which the party lost by 322 to 240, lawmaker Laura Smith resigned from her junior role in the team “shadowing” the cabinet office and five others left their roles as parliamentary private secretaries.

Labour’s rebels, many of whom have long criticized Corbyn for his weak support of the EU, were unapologetic.

“This is the moment when we have to tell each other the truth,” said Hilary Benn, a Labour lawmaker who voted for the EEA motion. “There are choices that we face, there are tradeoffs that we have to accept.”

Venezuela migrants in Colombia tops a million over 15 months: government

BOGOTA (Reuters) - More than a million people have left Venezuela to live in Colombia during the last 15 months, with arrivals expected to continue, the Colombian government said on Wednesday, as its socialist neighbor suffers a deep economic crisis.

A two-month national survey to track migrants showed 442,462 Venezuelans without visas, stamped passports or temporary permission to remain had arrived over the 15 months. Another 376,572 arrivals did have legal permission.

In addition, some 250,000 Colombian citizens who had been living in Venezuela also returned home during that period.

“More than a million people have migrated from Venezuela to Colombia in the last 15 months, of which 250,000 are returning Colombians and 819,000 are Venezuelans with the intent to stay,” Felipe Munoz, the Colombian government’s director of border issues told journalists.

Colombia had asked

Venezuelans to register if they do not have work or tourism visas, dual citizenship, or some other type of formal permission to remain in Colombia. The government has said the information is meant to help understand resources needed for schooling, medical care and other services.

Undocumented Venezuelans who did not register in the census will be subject to deportation, Christian Kruger, the head of the migration agency said.

“Clearly while Venezuela’s problems in terms of food and health continue, these figures are going to keep growing. We can’t think it will end,” Kruger said.

Estimates of how many Venezuelans have left their home country during the tenures of former President Hugo Chavez and current leader Nicolas Maduro vary widely, with some opponents and academics putting the figure at 4 million. Maduro, who won reelection last month, insists that is an exaggeration.

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Pope says countries must unite on migration, as Italy, France clash

Pope Francis blesses a child as he arrives to lead the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican, June 13, 2018

Pope Francis called on Thursday for a “change in mindset” on migration policies, saying international cooperation was vital, as Italy and France engaged in a diplomatic spat over the issue.

Francis made his comments in a message to participants at a conference on international migration being held in the Vatican. He called for the “shared global management of international migration in the values of justice, solidarity and compassion”.

Italy summoned France’s envoy on Wednesday and angrily rejected French criticism of its immigration policies, escalating a diplomatic row that is widening one of Europe’s main political fault lines.

A day after French President Emmanuel Macron said Rome had acted with “cynicism and irresponsibility” by closing its ports to a migrant ship, Italy’s economy minister canceled a Paris meeting with his counterpart and Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte weighed postponing a meeting with Macron scheduled for Friday.

Francis, who has made defense of migrants and refugees a major plank of his papacy, said overcoming the current migration crisis “demands a change in mindset”.

He said countries “must move from considering others as threats to our comfort to valuing them as persons whose life experience and values can contribute greatly to the enrichment of our society.”

Rome’s clash with Paris centers on the charity ship Aquarius, which both Italy and Malta refused to let dock at their ports. It was carrying 629 migrants and is now heading to Spain, which offered safe harbor, escorted by two Italian ships.

The pope said the trans-national dimension of the migration crisis required “the assistance of the entire international community” because it exceeded the capacity of individual states.

“Such international cooperation is important at every stage of migration: from departing one’s country of origin all the way to reaching one’s destination, as well as facilitating reentry and transit,” Francis said.

“In each of these countries, migrants are vulnerable, feeling alone and isolated. The recognition of this fact is vitally important if we wish to give a concrete and dignified response to this humanitarian challenge,” he said.

The conference, organized by the Vatican and Mexico, was attended by many ambassadors accredited to the Vatican.

Prosecutor: No evidence of any foul play in Bourdain death

PARIS — There’s no evidence of foul play or violence in celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain’s death in a French hotel room, a French prosecutor said Saturday.

The famed cook, writer and host of the CNN series “Parts Unknown” killed himself Friday in a luxury hotel in the ancient village of Kaysersberg, Christian de Rocquigny, the prosecutor of Colmar in France’s eastern Alsace region, told The Associated Press in a phone interview.

Rocquigny said there did not appear to be much planning in the television personality’s suicide.

“There is no element that makes us suspect that someone came into the room at any moment,” he said, adding that a medical expert had concluded that there were no signs of violence on Bourdain’s body.

Rocquigny said toxicology tests were being carried out on Bourdain’s body, including urine tests, to see if the 61-year-old American took any medications or other drugs, in an effort to help his family understand if anything led him to kill himself.

Olivier Nasti, the chef and owner of Le Chambard, the luxury hotel in Kaysersberg where Bourdain took his life, paid tribute to his colleague Saturday.

“It is with great respect

Anthony Bourdain, the owner and chef of Les Halles restaurant, sitting at one of the tables in New York for the leader, the author, the Lotti plans to dine at the TV entertainer, the visionary Chambard’s restaurant, and “I Anthony Bourdain that I express will have a thought about him.” all my condolences to his family Bourdain filmed a and to the anonymous people segment of his show this week at around the world who he made the Michelin-starred Auberge d dream so much,” Nasti said in a l’Ill in nearby Illhaeusern, where statement Saturday. staff are reeling from his death.

“It is the whole family of “You actually don’t French gastronomy that joins me, really believe it. You think it’s to renew our deep friendship to probably a fake,” the restaurant’s our bereaved American brothers,” sommelier, Herve Fleuriel, told he added.

The AP, recalling “that great Kayserberg Mayor Chef who was here on Wednesday Pascal Lohr told The AP his lunch.” town is extending its grief “to the It was one of his last entire United States.” meals. Fleuriel described to the

Italian tourist Fulvio AP what Bourdain ate — goose Lotti, visiting the town, said, “I liver, frog’s legs, fish and pigeon felt very surprised and sad of — and a lively exchange Bourdain course because I like his show, had with close friend chef Eric I like his books ... and then to Ripert about the wine and food know that he suddenly died in a and how to pair them. city where I came for a weekend “They looked like they from Florence, it’s weird.” were pretty happy.”

Volcanic ash forces Guatemala airport to suspend operations

GUATEMALA CITY Guatemala City’s La Aurora international airport temporarily suspended operations on its only runway on Wednesday due to ash after the Pacaya volcano increased activity, a week and half after a violent eruption from another peak killed more than 100.

“This is a preventative measure taken to safeguard the lives of passengers and aircraft safety,” Guatemala’s civil aviation authority said.

Pacaya, located some 48 kilometers (30 miles) south of the capital, is spewing a column of ash and gas some 3,500 meters (11,483 feet) into the air and has produced different low-level lava flows over the last few months, the seismological, volcanic and meteorological institute Insivumeh said in a statement.

Winds are blowing the column some 10 kilometers (6 miles) to the north, northeast.

Insivumeh asked authorities to prepare for the possibility that Pacaya may

The Fuego volcano spews smoke and ash, as seen from San Miguel Los Lotes in Escuintla, Guatemala June 13, 2018 increase its volcanic activity over eruption of the volcano was its the “coming hours or days.” worst in four decades, killing

Guatemalan authorities at least 110 people and leaving are already on high alert after nearly 200 missing. the Fuego volcano erupted on Pacaya, one of June 3, shooting fast-moving Guatemala’s 34 volcanoes, had currents of ash, lava and super- its last major eruption in 2010, heated gas down its slopes that killing three people and forcing buried villages in its path. The hundreds to evacuate.

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Apple to undercut popular lawenforcement tool for cracking iPhones

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple year, offering the machines themselves Inc said on it will change its iPhone for thousands of dollars but also persettings to undercut the most popular phone pricing as low as $50. means for law enforcement to break Apple representatives said into the devices. the change in settings will protect

The company told Reuters it customers in countries where law was aiming to protect all customers, enforcement seizes and tries to crack especially in countries where phones phones with fewer legal restrictions are readily obtained by police or by than under U.S. law. They also noted criminals with extensive resources, that criminals, spies and unscrupulous and to head off further spread of the people often use the same techniques. attack technique.

Even some of the methods most prized

The privacy standard- by intelligence agencies have been bearer of the tech industry said it leaked on the internet. will change default settings in the “We’re constantly iPhone operating system to cut off strengthening the security protections communication through the USB port in every Apple product to help when the phone has not been unlocked customers defend against hackers, in the past hour. identity thieves and intrusions into

That port is how machines their personal data,” Apple said in a made by forensic companies GrayShift, prepared statement. “We have the Cellebrite and others connect and get greatest respect for law enforcement, around the security provisions that and we don’t design our security limit how many password guesses improvements to frustrate their can be made before the device freezes efforts to do their jobs.” them out or erases data. Now they will Apple began working on the be unable to run code on the devices USB issue before learning it was a after the hour is up. favorite of law enforcement.

These companies have The setting switch had been marketed their machines to law documented in beta versions of iOS enforcement in multiple countries this 11.4.1 and iOS12, and Apple told

Fed up with rising costs, big U.S. firms dig into healthcare

SAN JOSE, Calif. - At its Silicon Valley headquarters, network gear maker Cisco Systems Inc is going to unusual lengths to take control of the relentless increase in its U.S. healthcare costs.

The company is among a handful of large American employers who are getting more deeply involved in managing their workers’ health instead of looking to insurers to do it. Cisco last year began offering its employees a plan it negotiated directly with nearby Stanford Health medical system.

Under the plan, physicians are supposed to keep costs down by closely tracking about a dozen health indicators to prevent expensive emergencies, and keep Cisco workers happy with their care. If they meet these goals, Stanford gets a bonus.

If they fail, Stanford pays Cisco a penalty.

At the center of it all is a spacious clinic inside Cisco’s San Jose campus, the first point of contact for many employees and their

families. They often see Dr. Larry Kwan, a Stanford Health general physician who rubs shoulders with workers in the cafeteria and company gym.

“I’m in their space. I’m actually where they work,” Dr. Kwan said. “I’m a bit of a village doc.”

Cisco said costs for Stanford plan patients are 10 percent lower than conventional coverage still used by most of its employees. Chipmaker Intel Corp told Reuters it is saving 17 percent on its workers enrolled in a similar plan, known as Connected Care.

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co and Walmart Inc, the world’s largest retailer, have likewise hammered out health plans directly with providers.

The movement is small, just a few very large U.S. corporations that have signed up tens of thousands of workers so far. Their early efforts show the challenges of changing behaviors among patients and doctors.

Reuters it will be made permanent in a forthcoming general release.

Apple said that after it learned of the techniques, it reviewed the iPhone operating system code and improved security. It decided to simply alter the setting, a cruder way of preventing most of the potential access by unfriendly parties.

With the changes, police or hackers will typically have an hour or less to get a phone to a cracking machine. That could cut access by as much as 90 percent, security researchers estimated.

This also could spur sales of cracking devices, as law enforcement looks to get more forensic machines closer to where seizures occur.

Undoubtedly, researchers and police vendors will find new ways to break into phones, and Apple will then look to patch those vulnerabilities.

The setting change could also draw criticism from U.S. law enforcement officials who have been engaged in an on-again, offagain campaign for legislation or other ways to force technology companies to maintain access to users’ communications.

Apple has been the most prominent opponent of those demands.

In 2016, it went to court to fight an order that it break into an iPhone 5c used by a killer in San Bernardino.

Then-FBI Director James Comey told Congress that without compelling Apple to write new software to facilitate the digital breakin, there would be no way to learn if the shooter’s device contained evidence of a conspiracy. The FBI ultimately found a contractor that broke into the phone without Apple’s cooperation.

Apple and most private security experts argue that government contractors and others can usually find means of cracking devices. They also say that weakening encryption by design would lead to more hacking by those outside of government.

Until recently, current FBI Director Christopher Wray repeatedly claimed that the Bureau had been unable to get into more than 7,000 phones in 2017. Last month, the Washington Post reported that the true number was less than a third as high. The FBI blamed “programing errors.” wapo.st/2lbOiUd

IMF’s Lagarde says global economic outlook darkening by the day

BERLIN - International darkest cloud that we see is the — unilateral even sometimes — Monetary Fund chief Christine deterioration in confidence that measures, which is not something Lagarde led an attack by global is prompted by (an) attempt to that is support of the rules-based economic organizations on challenge the way in which trade trading system.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s has been conducted, in which “They have been “America First” trade policy, relationships have been handled complaining about the system, warning that clouds over the and in which multilateral they say that they want to global economy “are getting organizations have been improve the system, but we darker by the day”. operating,” Lagarde said. would expect a more constructive

Trump backed out of The IMF managing approach on their part,” Azevedo a joint communique agreed director spoke after a meeting in said.

by Group of Seven leaders in Berlin with German Chancellor Earlier, Germany’s Canada at the weekend that Angela Merkel and the chiefs of economy minister said Berlin mentioned the need for “free, fair the World Trade Organisation saw no immediate solution and mutually beneficial trade” (WTO), the World Bank, the to the trade row between the and the importance of fighting Organisation for Economic United States and other major protectionism.

Cooperation and Development economies but remained open to

The U.S. president, who (OECD), the International talks “among friends”, seeking to has imposed import tariffs on Labour Organization and the head off a full-blown global trade metals, is furious about the African Development Bank. war.

United States’ large trade deficit Merkel said on Sunday As Europe’s biggest with key allies. “Fair trade is the EU would implement counter- exporter to the United States, now to be called fool trade if it measures against U.S. tariffs and and with more than one million is not reciprocal,” he tweeted on described Trump’s rejection of German jobs at stake, Germany Monday. the G7 communique as “sobering is desperate to avoid an EU trade

In response, Lagarde and a bit depressing”. war with the United States. unleashed a thinly veiled attack Investors are fearful of “I believe a win-win on Trump’s trade policy, saying a tit-for-tat trade war, though situation is still possible,” challenges to the way trade markets were relatively calm on Economy Minister Peter is conducted were damaging Monday after an early wobble.

Altmaier, one of Merkel’s closest business confidence, which had lieutenants, told broadcaster soured even since the weekend “STOP THIS ESCALATION” Deutschlandfunk.

G7 summit.

“At the moment, however,

The Washington-based WTO Director-General it seems that no solution is in IMF is sticking to its forecast Roberto Azevedo told the Berlin news sight, at least not in the short for global growth of 3.9 percent conference: “We must ... stop this term.” both this year and next, she said, escalation of tensions. A tit-for-tat

Particularly concerning before adding: “But the clouds on process is not going to be helpful.” for Germany, a major car the horizon that we have signaled He also criticized the exporter to the United States, about six months ago are getting United States’ conduct at the is Trump’s weekend tweet that darker by the day, and I was WTO. Washington is looking at tariffs going to say by the weekend.”

“The U.S. has been on automobiles.

“The biggest and focusing much more on bilateral

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As millennials age, more U.S. companies look ahead to Generation Z

NEW YORK - After a decade of focusing on the so-called millennial generation, some U.S. companies are starting to look ahead to what’s next.

Target Corp is introducing new in-house brands of shoes, apparel and accessories this year, geared toward customers who may not be old enough to drink legally.

Apparel company Abercrombie & Fitch Co launched a YouTube show hosted by online celebrity Hunter March rather than spending on television commercials to promote its Hollister brand of clothes.

And pizza chain Papa John’s International Inc is investing Generation Z is the moniker given to the 68 million Americans born after 1997 more in online ordering, trying to at Seattle-based Smead Capital As a result, companies catch up to Domino’s Pizza Inc’s who holds positions in companies that focus most directly on Gen lead in catering to a demographic like American Express Co and Z have already had to change that does not want to speak on the Discovery Inc in part due to their their marketing.

Education phone. success in marketing to Gen Z. Realty Trust Inc (EDR.N), which

It is all part of an effort to “Whoever wins this generation will develops and manages college reach so-called Generation Z, the be rich for a long time.” housing, upped its marketing moniker given to the 68 million Taken together, budget by 19 percent in areas Americans born after 1997.

Millennials - those born between such as Tuscaloosa, Alabama,

For companies, the focus 1981 and 1996 - and Generation and is now emphasizing value on the youngest generation is Z will form the largest population over luxury to appeal to students not just about selling toys or cohort in 2019, according to Pew who came of age during the Great video games. Instead, they are Research. While both generations Recession. reworking their marketing and grew up with computers in their “Our millennials have technology in order to appeal to a homes, members of Generation Z aged out and our Gen Z has customer base that is more diverse were too young to remember the come in, and so that’s a strategy than any other U.S. generation Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and adjustment,” Christine Richards, and grew up with streaming were 10 or younger when Apple the company’s chief operating services like Netflix Inc that make launched its first iPhone, making officer, told analysts in February. watching television commercials mobile devices their primary INVESTING IN ‘SAVVY seem foreign. means of connecting to the MARKETERS’

Overall, Gen Z alone Internet and each other.

Matthew Litfin, a senior spends $44 billion a year, and That focus on mobile portfolio manager at Columbia influence an additional $600 devices presents a special challenge Threadneedle Investments, billion in household spending, to marketers, said Stefan Pollack, said that he has been adding to according to research firm Mintel. a public relations professor at the positions in software companies

“There’s a tendency to University of Southern California. such as Q2 Holdings Inc and keep brands for life and you’re “While millennials share this Mindbody Inc that make it easier seeing more companies trying to trait, they straddle the world for small companies like banks find themes that will speak to where traditional channels and and yoga studios to have robust their future customers,” said Bill messaging can still resonate,” he online apps that are similar to Smead, a portfolio manager said. their larger competitors.

Fed up with rising costs, big U.S. firms dig into healthcare

SAN JOSE, Calif. - At Kwan said. “I’m a bit of a village its Silicon Valley headquarters, doc.” network gear maker Cisco Cisco said costs for Systems Inc is going to unusual Stanford plan patients are 10 lengths to take control of the percent lower than conventional relentless increase in its U.S. coverage still used by most healthcare costs. of its employees. Chipmaker

The company is among Intel Corp told Reuters it is a handful of large American saving 17 percent on its workers employers who are getting more enrolled in a similar plan, known deeply involved in managing their as Connected Care. Aircraft workers’ health instead of looking manufacturer Boeing Co and to insurers to do it. Cisco last Walmart Inc, the world’s largest year began offering its employees retailer, have likewise hammered a plan it negotiated directly with out health plans directly with nearby Stanford Health medical providers. system.

The movement is Under the plan, small, just a few very large U.S. physicians are supposed to keep corporations that have signed up costs down by closely tracking tens of thousands of workers so about a dozen health indicators far. Their early efforts show the to prevent expensive emergencies, challenges of changing behaviors and keep Cisco workers happy among patients and doctors. with their care. If they meet these But they speak volumes goals, Stanford gets a bonus. If about corporate America’s they fail, Stanford pays Cisco a frustration with inexorably rising penalty. medical costs and the traditional

At the center of it all is insurers that sell them coverage. a spacious clinic inside Cisco’s “Before they were simply saying San Jose campus, the first point ‘Okay, our vendor is going to help of contact for many employees us with this,’” said John Jackson, and their families. They often who handles corporate programs see Dr. Larry Kwan, a Stanford like Cisco’s for Stanford Health.

Health general physician who “Many are no longer willing to do rubs shoulders with workers in that.” the cafeteria and company gym.

Corporations help pay

“I’m in their space. I’m for healthcare for more than actually where they work,” Dr. 170 million Americans, in most

cases working with an insurer to handle everything from the price of treatments to medical claims.

These employers will spend an estimated $738 billion on health benefits in 2018, a figure that has been rising about 5 percent annually in recent years, according to federal data.

CUE AMAZON

Other big firms are watching closely. Amazon.com Inc, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Berkshire Hathaway Inc said in January they will form an independent company to improve healthcare for their roughly 750,000 U.S. employees, prompting speculation that they would displace health insurers and other industry “middlemen”.

Amazon and partners say they will use big-data analysis and other high-tech tools to improve care and cut wasteful spending. The trio will study the new plans coming from Intel and other pioneers, a source close to the venture told Reuters.

If they do, they will find plenty of hurdles. Reuters interviews with executives at Cisco, Intel and Boeing and their health partners revealed similar challenges.

Facebook used less for news as youngsters turn to WhatsApp

LONDON - The use of social media networks such as Facebook (FB.O) to consume news has started to fall in the United States as many young people turn toward messaging apps such as Facebook-owned WhatsApp to discuss events, the Reuters Institute found.

Usage of Facebook, the world’s largest social network, for news is down 9 percentage points from 2017 in the United States and down 20 points for younger audiences, according to the Reuters Institute survey of 74,000 people in 37 markets.

“The use of social media for news has started to fall in a number of key markets after years of continuous growth,” Nic Newman, research associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, said in the Digital News Report.

“We continue to see a rise in the use of messaging apps for news as consumers look for more private (and less confrontational) spaces to communicate,” Newman said.

The research lays bare the volatility of consumer tastes as the news industry tries to grapple with the impact of the internet and smartphones that have transformed both the way people consume news and the way media companies make money.

The YouGov polling for the Reuters Institute was conducted mostly before Facebook, facing criticism for algorithms that may have prioritized misleading news, adjusted the filters on its News Feed in January.

Facebook and Twitter are still used by many users to discover news but the discussion then takes place on messaging apps such as WhatsApp, often because people feel less vulnerable discussing events on such apps.

“Social media is like wearing a mask,” an unidentified UK female respondent from the 30-45 age group was quoted as saying. “When I am in my messaging groups with my friends, the mask comes off and I feel like I can truly be myself.”

WhatsApp, founded in 2009 and bought by Facebook in 2014 for $19 billion in cash and stock, is more popular than Twitter in importance for news in many countries, the report said.

Some respondents still found news on Facebook but then posted items on a WhatsApp group for discussion with a closer set of friends.

WhatsApp and Instagram, also a unit of Facebook, have taken off in Latin America and Asia while Snapchat (SNAP.N) has made progress in Europe and the United States, the survey noted of regional news sharing differences.

FAKE NEWS?

Fewer than half of people surveyed across the world said they trusted the media most of the time, though in the United States just 34 percent said they trusted most news, most of the time, down 4 points.

In the United States, local television news and the Wall Street Journal were the most trusted news brands while in the United Kingdom it was BBC news and ITV news.

Fox News and Breitbart were trusted more by those on the right of the political spectrum in the United States while those on the left trusted CNN more.

News brands with a broadcasting background and a long heritage tended to be trusted most, with popular newspapers and digitalborn brands trusted less. Public broadcasters scored well.

The so called “Trump Bump” increase in subscriptions to news media has been maintained though more than two-thirds of respondents were unaware of problems in the news industry and thought most media were making a profit from digital news.

“The verdict is clear: people find that some news is worth paying for, but much of it is not,” said Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, director of research at the Reuters Institute.

“The challenge for publishers now is to ensure that the journalism they produce is truly distinct, relevant and valuable, and then effectively promoting it to convince people to donate or subscribe.”

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IMMEDIATE OPENING GROUP CONTROLLER* Requirements: •Professional Accounting Designation, CPA/CA or equivalent.

•At least 10 years post qualification experience in the Hospitality Industry.

•At least 5 years management/supervisory experience as Financial Controller at a full service luxury property.

•At least 5 years of international multi-unit property & Strata experience.

•Advanced knowledge and skills in various computer systems and IT management •Complete understanding of Executive Level functions.

•Demonstrated understanding of interdepartmental relations and expectations in the luxury hotel market.

•Sound knowledge of American Accounting Plans and Standards.

•Previous and in-depth experience, understanding and application of management and all other contracts.

•Solid experience overseeing all areas of Accounting from A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Credit, Collections, Audit, Inventory control, Payroll, Budgeting, Costing, P&L preparation and analysis, etc.

•Ability to inspire, develop and train people at all levels for success and promotion.

Duties Include: •Training & Managing the Financial Controllers, accounting departments and provide guidance for overseeing the staff.

•Assisting executive management, ownership and related associations with the reviews of financial reports, detailed analysis and business outlook.

•Directing Financial Controllers in the preparation and consolidation of financial budgets and projections.

•Guiding Financial Controllers to Prepare, present and provide interpretation of operational reports as they impact the business finances.

•Developing and maintaining chart of accounts and master lists.

•Developing and enforcing Internal Controls and Standard Operating Procedures •Actively involved in yield management and revenue enhancement.

•Coordinating internal and external audits as needed.

Salary 65K-70K Per Annum LAUNDRY DRIVER Requirements: •Technical Service Skills •Upselling Duties include: Operates guest courtesy shuttle •Greets guests and welcomes them to the island •Makes scheduled courtesy van pick-ups and drop offs in accordance with schedule •Follows safety rules and regulations when operating the vehicles •Assists guests with baggage •Keeps current on and promotes accommodations, services and area attractions •Responds to guest inquiries for information •Maintains the hotel vehicles ensuring immaculate condition at all times •Provides valet parking services (if applicable) •Maintains valet parking board •Secures keys and releases cars in accordance with policy •Runs resort errands as requested •Makes deliveries and pick-ups in accordance with schedule LANDSCAPER/GROUNDSKEEPER Requirement: •Knowledge of safe and proper use of equipment and materials.

•Able to stand, bend and reach for extended periods (up to 4 hours).

•Able to lift 50 lbs; ability to lift 25 lbs on a regular and continuing basis •Able to work outdoors for duration of shift, in all weather conditions (heat, winds, rain).

Responsibility: •Plant and landscape all areas according to resort standards.

•Ensure all plants are kept healthy through proper watering, pruning, fertilization, weed and disease control.

•Report any areas of concern to the Landscaping Manager.

•Ensure all work is carried out safely and efficiently and in compliance with any applicable regulations.

•Ensure all equipment, materials and supplies are used in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

•Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

•Other duties as may be requested or required by department or other manager.

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE* Requirements: •Minimum 3 years cooking experience in a luxury hotel environment.

•Proven experience in various sections of the kitchen.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

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

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Tertiary culinary qualification preferred.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Assist with ensuring mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen.

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

•Assist with checking the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained.

•Show precision cuts and knife use.

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

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

•Assist with ensuring the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary.

•Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or other Kitchen management with accuracy.

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

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

Starting salary $7 per hour not including service charge Labourer* Duties Include: •General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

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

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN* Requirements: •Knowledge of safe and proper use of equipment and materials.

•Able to stand, bend and reach for extended periods.

•Able to lift 50 lbs.

Duties include: •Install and maintain all kitchen and laundry plants and equipment.

•Perform inspections of operating machinery, equipment and systems.

•Calibrate and adjust all gas-fired equipment.

•Perform inspections of operating machinery, equipment and systems.

•Keep a par stock inventory of materials used regularly.

•Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

•Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with fire and safety regulations and all government guidelines.

•Ensure equipment is used according to manufacturer’s recommendations and ensure all equipment is in good repair.

•Work closely with Executive Chef to prepare preventive maintenance for all kitchen plant and equipment and with Chief Engineer for preventive maintenance of laundry plant and equipment.

•Other duties as may be requested or required by department or other manager.

STEWARDING TRAINEE MANAGER Requirements: •Looking for a bright, ambitious and focused person who wants to grow in the field of stewarding.

•Must have a passion or interest in working in the kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety.

•Must be willing to work late evenings beyond midnight as major banqueting events and functions require. Must be willing and able to assist in organizing and delegating large banquet functions.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

Duties Include: •Ensures the maintenance of clean, sanitized kitchen by supervising steward personnel •Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments •Ensuring that kitchen floors and

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, May 4th, 2018.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and clean-up Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders •Conducting regular inventory of and ensuring proper amounts china, dishes etc. are available •Assisting in ensuring the training of and proper use daily of all safety, hygiene and sanitation STEWARD* Duties Include: •Clean & sanitize all areas of the kitchen •Operate dishwashing machine in a safe, accident free manner •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

•standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

•Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery •Restock linens and amenities on carts •Run needed items to guest floors •Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge.

POOL AND BEACH ATTENDANT* Requirements: •Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required •Must be able to work long hours on feet •Must be able to lift 30lbs or more •Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. •Life guard experience is a plus •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: •Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high level service for all pool and beach services Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

SECURITY OFFICER Requirement: •Knowledge of and certified for CPR/First Aid and AED. •Good written and oral communication skills •Organization-ability to prioritize needs and effectively handle incidents and emergency situations •Detail orientation-ability to notice small items and conditions that impact the facility, operation and service Duties include: Patrol all areas of the resort, staff housing, corporate center and/or other areas assigned, ensuring safety and security of all persons and property.

During patrols, all assigned checks of property and conditions will be completed, defects reported and documentation completed.

•During patrols and/or as assigned, conduct lighting inspections and other checks of equipment and physical conditions.

•Conduct employee bag and vehicle checks; assist and support outside security staff in this and other duties.

•Conduct nightly vacant room checks.

•Respond to and handle all incidents in a timely, professional and efficient manner, minimizing inconvenience to guests and/or other affected persons and defusing volatile situations.

•Complete incident reports as needed, ensuring all necessary written and photographic documentation, with thoroughness and accuracy.

•Dispense first aid as required and keep log of all first aid cases and supplies provided; maintain continuous certification in CPR/First Aid and AED. •Staff the security booth at employee entrance; monitor CCTV systems.

•Receive, secure and properly document lost and found items.

•Properly handle distribution of vehicle, retail and other keys, immediately and accurately maintaining logs/recordkeeping.

•Communicate all security incidents to the Security Manager and Manager on Duty or Hotel Manager in a timely manner.

•Gather information within the resort and/or from external sources to keep the Security Manager and others informed of issues and potential problems.

•Assist guests, employees and other persons during emergency situations and/or evacuations.

•Complete all required training and attend all required meetings.

•Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

•Other duties as requested or required by department or any manager.

EXCLUSIVE RESORT CONCIERGE Requirements: •Able to use computer systems accurately and efficiently.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal •Excellent attention to detail

Duties include: •Pre-arrival: o Communicate with guests, responding to all received messages from guests and company (Exclusive Resorts) within 24 hours. o Plan itinerary/activities and reservations as requested. o Handle pre-arrival grocery shopping and delivery in accordance with guest request. o Check rooms to ensure everything (maintenance, housekeeping and amenities) is correct according to Exclusive Resorts and Regent Palms standards.

•At arrival, greet and room guests according to all standards of Exclusive Resorts and Regent Palms, providing thorough orientation to the residence(s) and services for members.

•Provide professional and courteous service to Exclusive Resorts members related to their use of the property and enjoyment of surrounding attractions.

•Ensure all housekeeping standards are met in accordance with the rules and regulations of Exclusive Resorts, coordinating with housekeeping department as needed.

•Available on a 7-day per week basis for members in-residence service requests, including readily available via cell phone and/landline for all member travel needs.

•Manage and coordinate Special Events for member Special Events.

•Maintain par levels of consumables and recommends purchases; provide a monthly inventory of consumables.

•Provide Exclusive Resorts with bi-annual inventory of OS & E (operating supplies & equipment) and recommend purchases.

•Receive any shipment of supplies and stores and/or stocks appropriately in residences.

•Conduct tours of units as a representative of Exclusive Resorts for prospective members.

•Communicate with Exclusive Resorts managers and representatives on a timely basis for required reports, paperwork or to update on issues.

•Fulfill all duties of Regent Palms concierge for non-Exclusive Resorts guests, including but not limited, to: •Greet all guests at all times with a warm welcome using guest name; always project a positive personal presence with appearance, demeanor and body language.

•Advise guests of points of interests and other information about surrounding area; book restaurants, tours and other services for guests accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring complete and timely communication of such to the guest.

•Answer telephone within three rings, using warm and courteous greeting and using guest name if known; handle response and/ or transfer accurately and efficiently and in accordance with resort standards.

•Handle all service requests and guest complaint calls courteously and efficiently, maintaining all recordkeeping required and completing follow-up in accordance with departmental policy.

•Be fully aware of all VIPs, special requests and guest’s history/ preferences to ensure a high level of guest recognition and personalized service.

•Maximize revenue through upselling and cross-selling of resort services and amenities.

•Complete opening and/or closing duties as required by shift; complete designated reports/updates during shift as requested and ensure thorough and accurate handover between shifts to ensure seamless service to the guest.

•Maintain updated knowledge of all systems and procedures used within department.

•Maintain all areas in a clean and organized manner.

•Works in front desk and telephone/guest relations areas as needed and/or assigned.

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

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER.

Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, May 4th, 2018.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666.

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ROYAL WEST INDIES RESORT, is looking for motivated proactive individuals to join its ‘Resort Team’ and contribute to this growing property and brand. Candidates MUST want to actively participate in creating an excellent and professional guest experience. _____________________________________________________________________ RWI Management Ltd. A growing Turks and Caicos Islands management company is seeking a qualified and experienced Managing Director to head corporate and client level operations. The successful candidate must possess: •University Degree In Hotel and Food Administration •Masters in Business Administration •Minimum 10 years relevant work experience at directorial and regional level in a hospitality company.

•Proven track record in growing business and contract negotiation. Will be able to produce mission critical reporting and provide solutions and decision-making based on proper analysis and understanding.

•Computer literate with knowledge of modern property management systems, resort productivity software and internet distributed marketing and reservations systems.

Salary: $85,000 Per Annum The suitable candidate: Must be able to lead all aspects of hospitality and corporate operations.

•POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT Requirements: •MUST speak, read and write English •Ability to maintain pools and hot tub chemicals and maintenance issues related to same •Provide high customer service at all times as per the resort standard •Arrange pool loungers and tables on pool deck •Clean area of any debris, dirty plates, cups and glasses •Check landscaped areas around the pool for litter and debris •Unload, clean and place lounge chairs on beach •Rake area, pick up debris and trash & place umbrellas in sand near lounge chairs.

•Maintain pool and spa water chemistry by conducting water chemical tests in compliance with health department standards.

•On a daily basis ensure highest water quality, sanitary conditions,

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optimum pool performance and record all test results and adjustments in a detailed log.

•Must be able to work split shifts, weekends and public holidays Houseman •Must speak English •Must be customer friendly •Greet and escort guests to room •Daily replenishment of room items and restocking of closets •Daily cleaning of buildings •Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays Wages: $7.50 WASTE WATER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN •Knowledge of Activated Sludge Process WWTP systems and process control.

•Knowledge of lift station grinder pumps, control panel, sensors and float switches.

•General knowledge of hydraulic loading, D.O and settlement testing with the ability to carryout extended rise tests.

•Knowledge of tertiary treatment systems including filters, pumps, automated backwash systems and controls.

•Be able to record and keep excellent log reports as part of a maintenance program.

•Overall general maintenance issues as well as civil engineering.

Salary: $18,304 Per Annum These positions are currently held by work permit holders Prospective & qualified applicants who are Islanders can send copies of their applications and resumes to the email address noted below or to the Labour Board.

Wages $6.50/hour All resumes and applications must be forwarded to:

Royal West Indies Resort

P.O. Box 482, Providenciales

Turks & Caicos Islands You may also fax to: (649)946-5008 DATE OPEN: June 12, 2018 POSITION: Houseman

DATE OPEN: June 6, 2018

START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Jr. Sous Chef (Asian & Contemporary European)(1) PROPERTY:¬Grace Bay Club Job Overview: To be able to produce high quality Wok & Continental food Assisting in overseeing and directing all aspects of the operation of the kitchen, and in providing functional assistance; coordinating activities and functions with other heads in the food and beverage department, especially in the absence of Sous Chef.

Duties & Responsibilities: •Must able to introduce Wok & Continental dishes of the highest quality •Ensure consistent and smooth running of the respective restaurant in the absence of the sous chef •Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage •Ensure that working areas are always kept clean •Assist other kitchen staff as need arises •Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by Sous Chef •Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity and safety •Work towards exceeding customer’s expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service •Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly •Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises •Promote good team spirit regularly •Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature •Partly responsible for the preparation of kitchen cleaning rosters and the supervision of cleaning schedules •Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food •Manage food logs •Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared •Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff Requirements: •Must have hands on working knowledge of Wok & Continental Cuisine from a 5-star resort background •Formal Culinary Training from a reputed Institute is a must.

•Should have held a similar position for a minimum of 5 years in a 5-star hotel or resort •Restaurant Industry Knowledge, •Strong Organizational Skills, •Should possess the following skills:Leadership, Management, Positivity, •Ability to Work Under Pressure •Self-Motivated, Creative Problem-Solving Skills, •Exceptional Customer-Service Skills Shift Varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: Maximum $2,000– Commensurate with experience

START DATE: ASAP PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

Job Responsibilities:A houseman’s primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture.

You’ll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don’t end with guest rooms, however, because you’re responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.75 - $7.25 per hour DATE OPEN: June 12, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Butler

PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

Job Overview:Ensures that guests have a wonderful vacation experience in regards to atmosphere, service, quality and delivery by personally providing outstanding service levels, coordinating service with other resort departments and adhering to the resort standards.

Tracks guest preferences, follows up on guest requests and coordinates with other areas/ services to ensure requests, products and amenities are handled flawlessly. Educates guests on the variety of services provided by Concierge and other team members. Treats guests with friendly professionalism and anticipates their needs in creative ways. Shifts vary. Full time.

Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications: •Must be multi-lingual (preferably a minimum of 3 languages) to include high proficiency in Italian and English.

•Must maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times •Must be able to interact with internal and external guests maintaining a high level of professionalism •Must be able to discern situations that may require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy in an effort to diffuse anger and/or collect accurate information to resolve challenges.

•Must be knowledgeable of local attractions and entertainment, able to give clear, accurate directions.

•A high School Diploma with previous customer service or front office experience in a luxury resort •Good oral and written communications skills •5+years’ experience in luxury resorts •Certified butler preferred This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $1,800 - $2,100 per month Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than July 6, 2018 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: hr@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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Los Angeles prosecutors reviewing sexual assault case against Sylvester Stallone

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles prosecutors said on Wednesday that their sex crimes team was reviewing a case against “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone.

Los Angeles District Attorney’s office spokesman Greg Risling did not give details but said the case was presented by police in the California beach city of Santa Monica.

Representatives for Stallone, 71, did not immediately return a call for comment on Wednesday.

In December, Stallone’s attorney Martin Singer said that a woman had “filed a police report alleging a rape that occurred 27

years ago.”

“My client categorically disputes the claim,” Singer said in a statement at the time.

Santa Monica police said in December they were investigating a complaint that was made in November 2017 of alleged sexual misconduct in the 1990s by the actor.

Stallone skyrocketed to fame in 1976 with his Oscarwinning boxing movie “Rocky” and went on to become one of Hollywood’s biggest action stars through the “Rambo” and “Rocky” film franchises.

California has a complex statute of limitations for criminal

prosecutions of sexual abuse but offenses must generally be prosecuted within 10 years.

Hollywood has been roiled in the past eight months by accusations of sexual assault against dozens of actors, directors and filmmakers, leading to many major figures being forced to step down or dropped from creative projects.

Producer Harvey Weinstein was charged in New York with rape and sexual assault last month. He entered a not guilty plea.

Comedian Bill Cosby was Actor Sylvester Stallone poses at the Los Angeles County convicted in April of drugging and Museum of Art (LACMA) Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles, sexually assaulting a woman in October 29, 2016 2004.

Miss America to end its swimsuit segment during annual competition

NEW YORK - The nearly century-old Miss America competition will drop its wellknown swimsuit competition this year and will no longer judge contestants based on their physical appearance, a top organization official said on Tuesday.

The event, founded as a swimsuit beauty pageant intended to draw visitors to Atlantic City at the end of the summer, will no longer call itself a “pageant,” in a bid to modernize its image at a time when the #MeToo movement has shone a harsh light on pervasive sexual discrimination and harassment in American life.

“We are no longer a pageant, we are a competition.

We will no longer judge our Miss Texas Margana Wood reacts after advancing from the swimsuit component of the Miss candidates on their outward America competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. September 10, 2017 physical appearance.

That’s interview of contestants, the group no longer judge women during huge,” Gretchen Carlson, chair of said in a statement. the evening gown portion of the the Board of Trustees of the Miss ABC, owned by the competition, instead encouraging America Organization said on ABC Walt Disney Co, broadcasts the contestants to use the event to News’ “Good Morning America.” competition, which will be held in express their personal style.

Carlson, a former winner Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Sept.

“We’re experiencing a of the 97-year-old contest, said 9 this year. cultural revolution in our country in a statement that judges would The group’s top leadership with women finding the courage instead focus on competitors’ resigned in December following to stand up and have their voices scholarship, talent and social media reports that former heard on many issues,” Carlson impact. executives had sent lewd emails said. “Miss America is proud to

The swimsuit competition about past winners. evolve.” will be replaced by a panel

The contest will also

Tom Cruise makes 5-mile skydive in ‘Mission: Impossible’ stunt

LONDON - Tom ahead of the movie’s release Cruise has jumped next month, Cruise leaps off buildings, slid off from the cargo door of a skyscrapers and clung onto plane at 25,000 feet (7,600 the outside of a plane during meters) - almost five miles take-off in his roles as action opening the parachute less movie hero. than 2,000 feet (600 meters)

Now he can stake a from the ground, according claim to being the first actor the filmmakers.

To prepare for the to perform a “HALO” skydive on camera: a “high altitude, stunt, which carries a risk of low opening” jump, usually decompression sickness, or done only by highly-trained “the bends”, during the 200 military professionals as a mph (320 kmh) fall, Cruise way of avoiding detection by trained in a custom-built the enemy. wind machine and used a The 55-year-old special helmet. filmed the stunt for “Mission: Cruise broke an Impossible - Fallout”, the ankle last year filming latest installment of the another stunt for “Mission: high-grossing action movies Impossible Fallout”, U.S. actor Tom Cruise poses for photographers at a in which he plays agent when he jumped between British screening of the film “Mission Impossible: Ethan Hunt. two buildings and landed Rogue Nation” in London, Britain July 25, 2015

In a video released against a wall.

UK’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to tour Australia & New Zealand

Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wave as they ride a horse-drawn carriage after their wedding ceremony at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, May 19, 2018

LONDON - Britain’s Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan Markle will visit Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand later this year on a tour that will coincide with the Sydney staging of the Invictus Games, Kensington Palace said.

The couple, who received the titles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they married last month, are closely associated with the games, a sports competition for wounded and sick serving or veteran military personnel founded by Harry in 2014. The games will run from 20-27 October.

They were first pictured together at the opening ceremony for the event in Toronto last year, and they cheered on competitors hoping to be chosen for the British team for Sydney a month before they were married.

Harry and Meghan exchanged vows in a glittering ceremony at Windsor Castle, near London, in May, watched up close by royals and celebrities and from afar by millions of TV viewers around the world.

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SPORTS Man United Forbes’ most valuable soccer team again

Manchester United are the world’s most valuable soccer club for a second consecutive year, according to the annual list published by Forbes.

The English Premier League runners-up, who last year ended European champions Real Madrid’s four-year stint at the top of the list, were valued at $4.12 billion, up 12 percent from a year ago, Forbes said in a statement.

The average value of the top 20, which relates to the 201617 season, rose by 14 percent over the period.

Real Madrid, who last month won a third straight Champions League title, were

second, with a value of $4.08 billion, up 14 percent from the previous year.

Barcelona ($4.06 billion), Bayern Munich ($3.06 billion) and United’s neighbors Manchester City ($2.47 billion) rounded off the top five.

Six English clubs feature in the top 10.

According to Forbes, which bases valuation on the level of equity plus net debt, Barcelona or Real Madrid could soon take over top spot — the former because of their consistently high performance in the Champions League and the latter because of additional expected revenue from their renovated stadium

when completed in four years.

Forbes said the 20 most valuable soccer teams are now worth an average of $1.69 billion, a rise it attributed to the decline in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Euro.

The 10 most valuable soccer teams (in billions): 1. Manchester United ($4.12) 2. Real Madrid ($4.08) 3. Barcelona ($4.06) 4. Bayern Munich ($3.06) 5. Manchester City ($2.47) 6. Arsenal ($2.23) 7. Chelsea ($2.06) 8. Liverpool ($1.94) 9. Juventus ($1.47) 10. Tottenham Hotspur ($1.23)

Bode Miller’s 19-month-old daughter drowns

Emeline Miller, the 19-month-old daughter of former U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller and his wife, Morgan Beck, died Sunday when she drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Southern California, Body Miller said in an Instagram post.

“We are beyond devastated. Our baby girl, Emmy, passed away yesterday.

Never in a million years did we think we would experience a pain like this,” Miller said on the post, accompanied by a photo of Emeline, whom they called Emmy, in a flowery hat.

He also asked for privacy for the family.

Fellow Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn tweeted to Bode Miller, “Devastating news. My deepest condolences to you and our family.”

The girl died Sunday in an Orange County hospital, where she was taken after paramedics were called to Coto de Caza, an upscale enclave in the county.

Bode Miller and his wife Morgan Beck

Capt. Tony Bommarito of the Orange County Fire Authority said paramedics “had no pulses the whole way. It didn’t end well.”

Miller has won multiple World Cup skiing titles. He won one gold, three silver and two bronze medals over three Olympic Games. Beck is a professional beach volleyball player. They wed in 2012.

Miller, who worked for the NBC broadcast team for

the Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, this year, wrote this caption on a picture of him, Emeline and Nash, the other child of Miller and Beck:

“Commentating for @ nbcolympics was an amazing experience, but I’m so happy to be home with my littles.”

The couple are expecting another child in October, Miller posted on Instagram in April.

He has two other children from previous relationships.

Rams ordered to pay RB Bush $12.5 million for 2015 injury

Reggie Bush

A jury ordered the Los Angeles Rams to pay former NFL running back Reggie Bush $12.45 million on Tuesday in a lawsuit stemming from an injury Bush suffered at the Rams’ stadium in St. Louis in 2015, according to the St. Louis PostDispatch.

Per the Post-Dispatch, the jury awarded Bush $4.95 million in compensatory damages and $7.5 million in punitive damages after finding the then-St. Louis Rams 100 percent liable.

“I’m very happy with the verdict,” Bush told the Post-Dispatch. “The people spoke and decided very fairly.”

During a game on Nov. 1, 2015 at what was then called the Edward Jones Dome, Bush ran out of bounds at the end of a play and slipped on a concrete surface between the outer perimeter of the field and the walls of the stadium seats, suffering a torn meniscus that ended his season.

Bush, now 33, played one more NFL season, tallying minus-3 rushing yards on 12 carries across 13 games with the Buffalo Bills in 2016. He announced his retirement last year.

One week before Bush’s injury, thenCleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown was unable to stop himself on the concrete and ran into the wall before falling on his back. He injured his shoulder on the play, though he played the next week.

For the Rams’ first home game after Bush’s injury, on Nov. 15, the concrete perimeter was covered with rubber padding.

Bush had also sued public agencies that owned and operated the stadium, but a judge dismissed them from the suit while noting the Rams controlled the state of the stadium for NFL games.

Nadal unsure of Wimbledon appearance after French Open win

PARIS - Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on his participation at Wimbledon, saying he needs to see how his body recovers after a long clay court campaign culminated in an 11th French Open title.

Two of the Spaniard’s 17 Grand Slam titles came on the All England Club’s lawns, but the 32-yearold has struggled to make an impact there in recent years.

“Difficult for me to think about it now. I had a long and mentally tough clay court season, of course, because I played almost all the matches possible

after coming from an injury. So it was a demanding two months for me,” Nadal told reporters after his 6-4 6-3 6-2 defeat of Dominic Thiem in Paris.

Nadal, who also won the titles in Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Rome this year, is entered for the Queen’s Club warm-up tournament starting next week but says he will consult with his team, including coach Carlos Moya, over the next few days.

“I would love to be playing in as many places as possible, but you understand I need to check how I feel in the next couple of days,” Nadal said.

“Of course it’s a drastic change from clay to grass. I did it in the past when I was much younger, quicker, because I played back to back.”

Twenty-times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, the world number two, skipped the clay court season to concentrate on Wimbledon, where he will be going for a ninth title.

Nadal spent several months away from the tour after sustaining an injury at this year’s Australian Open and could, like Federer, decide that his long-term interests are best-served by sparing his body further punishment.

It is common knowledge that the lower-bouncing ball on grass puts extra strain on the knees that have bothered him at times throughout his career.

Yet Nadal also knows he could be a threat after playing impressively last year before falling in the last 16, losing a classic tussle against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller.

“Last year I felt that I had a good opportunity to go far in the tournament. I felt myself playing well on grass last year,” the Spaniard said.

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Celtics’ Irving quiet on potential LeBron reunion

Kyrie Irving didn’t have much to say when asked about the possibility of former teammate LeBron James joining him on the Boston Celtics this offseason.

“In this business, I’ve experienced it all and I’ve seen a lot, so we’ll see what management decides,” Irving told reporters Tuesday.

Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers last offseason after playing in James’ shadow for three seasons, and he got his wish when he was dealt to the Celtics. Now, James has the potential to opt out of the final year of his deal, and the Celtics have been linked to the sport’s biggest star as a potential suitor.

“Obviously, it’s a business at the end of the day,” Irving said.

“Ownership and management, they’re going to feel what’s best for our future and I’m fully supportive of (them).

We’ll see what happens.”

Also on the docket for the Celtics is assessing Irving’s future with the team. The 26-year-old is eligible for an extension this summer, though he noted agreeing to such a deal “doesn’t make any sense” considering the potential to make up to $80 million

one win of the NBA Finals.

“I couldn’t be more proud of what [the team’s young players] experienced — I mean they went to Game 7 of the frickin’ Eastern Conference finals,” Irving said. “For me, I’m just glad everyone got to learn how special they were on a bigger stage.

“I’d been talking about how great [the younger players] were. Some of their numbers probably didn’t look as appealing to the outside-looker, but they were just — they were always locked in. And then when they were afforded the opportunity to take the reins of the team, you saw them take full advantage of it. You saw guys that literally are going to be stars in this Jun 22, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, forward LeBron James and league for years to come.” guard J.R. Smith laugh during the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship celebration in downtown

Irving is expected to be ready Cleveland by the start of training camp in the fall. more next offseason. have a talk, but that talk won’t happen “Me and my strength and

“I think you guys can feel my now.” conditioning coach, we’re taking it one attitude is really just redemption next Irving is looking forward day at a time,” he said. “I think around year,” Irving said. “Really integrating to getting back on the court after a this time is probably 15 weeks until myself with our team again and really successful first season with the Celtics the third week in September —- not focus on winning a championship. (24.4 points , 5.1 assists per game) that I’m thinking about it or anything That’s the only thing I’m really worried was cut short at 60 games by a knee — so I’m excited to just really utilize about. Until I get to that point, then I injury that required surgery. Even this offseason to dedicate myself to my can’t really answer any questions. I’m without their biggest star (and Gordon craft and things outside of it.” pretty sure management and I will Hayward), the Celtics made it within

Russian women should avoid sex with foreign men during World Cup: lawmaker

MOSCOW - Russian women should avoid sex with non-white foreign men during the soccer World Cup because they could become single mothers to mixed race children, a senior lawmaker in Moscow said.

Even when Russian women marry foreigners the relationships often end badly, said Tamara Pletnyova, head of parliament’s committee for families, women and children. Women are often stranded abroad or in Russia but unable to get their children back, she said.

She spoke in response to a question from a radio station about the so-called “Children of the Olympics” after the Moscow Games in 1980, a

time when contraception was not widely available in the country.

The term was used during the Soviet era to describe non-white children conceived at international events after relationships between Russian women and men from Africa, Latin America, or Asia. Many of the children faced discrimination.

“We must give birth to our children. These (mixed race) kids suffer and have suffered since Soviet times,” Pletnyova told Govorit Moskva radio station.

“It’s one thing if they’re of the same race but quite another if they’re of a different race. I’m not a nationalist, but nevertheless I know that children

suffer. They are abandoned, and that’s it, they stay here with mum,” she said.

Pletnyova said she that she would like Russian citizens to get married “out of love regardless of their ethnicity”.

Another lawmaker said foreign fans could bring viruses to the World Cup and infect Russians.

In comments to Govorit Moskva radio station, Alexander Sherin also said Russians should be careful in their interactions with foreigners as they might try to circulate banned substances at the tournament.

Thousands of soccer fans from 31 countries are traveling to the World Cup in Russia that kicks off on Thursday with an opening ceremony

Golden State general manager: Durant, Kerr will get paid

Fresh off the sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, Warriors GM Bob Myers said that NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant and coach Steve Kerr can expect little trouble as they seek new deals to stay with the team.

Myers said of Durant, “Sometimes you don’t negotiate.

I’d love to have him for 10 years.

Kevin Durant, look what he did for us last year, he did us a great service. He’s earned the right to sign whatever deal he wants.

“I just want him to sign a deal. But want him to be happy and want him to know that we want him as long as he wants to be here. He’s earned that, to kind of lay out the terms. He can do whatever he wants. That shouldn’t

be a long negotiation. Our goal, to be honest, is to try to keep the whole thing together, so that’s the pieces of the puzzle we’ve got to try to figure out.”

And part of that puzzle is Kerr, who still has a year left on his original five-year contract.

“Whenever he wants to start,” Myers said of Kerr. “We’ll figure it out. I think the nice thing is we developed a camaraderie and we feel like he wants to be here.

We want him here. We’ll work it out. If it happens later, it won’t be because it was put to the side. It was because organically it didn’t happen. But it’s going to happen.

“We can start whenever we want and however he feels comfortable beginning.”

Over two seasons with Golden State, Durant has averaged 25.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists. The former No. 2 overall pick spent his first nine NBA seasons with the Seattle/ Oklahoma City franchise. Durant, 29, is a four-time league scoring champion, a one-time regularseason MVP and a nine-time AllStar.

Kerr, 52, won five championships as a player before landing his first head-coaching job with the Warriors before the 201415 season. In his four years on the bench, Golden State has won three titles, reached the Finals each year and amassed a 26563 regular-season record (.808 winning percentage).

in the capital followed by a match between the host team and Saudi Arabia.

FIFA and the Russia 2018 organizing committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Pletynova’s remarks.

Pletnyova is a lawmaker for the KPRF Communist Party, a nominally opposition party that backs President Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin on most key issues.

Russians make up the majority ethnicity in the country but there are dozens of minority groups, as well as a large labor migrant force predominantly from Central Asia and the South Caucasus.

Cavaliers’ Love: I want to finish my career with LeBron

If Kevin Love free agency. had his choice, he The Los would play the rest Angeles Lakers, of his NBA career Houston Rockets, alongside superstar Boston Celtics and LeBron James.

San Antonio Spurs,

For now, Love among the team and James are still reported to have the teammates on the heaviest interested in Cavaliers — but that acquiring the threecould change soon if time NBA champion’s James decides to leave services.

Cleveland in free Love has agency, which begins spent the last four July 1. seasons with James “ O b v i o u s l y , in Cleveland, winning I’d love to play with a championship with LeBron the rest of James in 2016. If my career, but that James leaves town, will be a choice that Love knows there is a he makes,” Love possibility he will be told WKYC TV in traded.

Cleveland.

“Anything is

James has possible,” Love said. a player option to “People have been remain with the saying that for the Cavaliers for the past four years. I knew 2018-19 season worth that question would more than $35 million, come, but I like to be according to contract here. I’ve always said website Spotrac, but is that. Always wanted widely expected to test to win here.”

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