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13,000 PERSONS ON WORK PERMIT T

By Todeline Defralien

here are currently 13,000 persons on work permit in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This number, according to an analysis by The SUN, represents 41 percent of the country’s population and is slightly more than the 12,239 Turks and Caicos Islanders who are living here, based on to the last population census that was conducted and compiled by Government’s statistical department in 2012.

The work permit figure was revealed by Labour Commissioner Edwin Taylor, during a session of the 2018-2019 Estimates of Expenditure and Revenue, before the Appropriations Committee in the House of Assembly, in Grand Turk, on Monday June 25th.

Taylor was responding to a question from Hon. Doug Parnell, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, but he was not asked to, and did not, give a breakdown of the work permits by country. He noted, however, that his estimate of the work permit was based on cross references with National Insurance Board (NIB) and National Health insurance Board (NHIB).

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Team TCI wins Gold at 2018 Taste of the Caribbean

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he award-winning Team TCI brought home yet another win for the Turks & Caicos Islands at the 2018 Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition in Miami, Florida this past week.

Competing for their third year, the team brought home three (3) Gold, three (3) Silvers, an honorable

mention and a Hall of Fame induction.

Lead by two-time TCHTA Chef of the Year, Edwin Gallardo, the team went head-to-head with 14 renowned teams from across the Caribbean and delivered spectacular dishes and cocktails in 11 categories.

Pictured L-R is TCHTA Chief

Executive Officer Stacy Cox, twotime TCHTA Chef of the Year, Edwin Gallardo, Wilkiens Martin, Derrick Carter, Lauren Callighen, Vadivel Raju, Charles Joseph, Christin Greene and Aristotle Florida.

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$5,000 fine or 12 months imprisonment for drunk driving

By Todeline Defralien

Persons who are found guilty of causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs will face a fine of $5,000 or serve a term of imprisonment of 12 months or both, the new driving under the influence laws which will come into effect on Sunday July 1st, 2018.

Sections 26 to 34 of the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands expounds on the issue of driving when under the influence. Individuals who

are found in contradiction to this piece of legislation will be asked to do a breathalyzer test by an officer in uniform.

Such persons who fail this test will be subject to being arrested and charge for the offences of driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of drink or drugs.

A police officer may arrest without a warrant, if the proportion of alcohol in that person’s breath exceeds the prescribed limit; or if he fails to

provide a specimen of breath for a breath test by a police officer.

A police officer may require a person to provide a specimen of breath, in instances where he has reasonable cause to suspect, that the driver is involved in an accident resulting in injury to another person.

A four day long Breathalyzer Training exercise took place from Monday June 25th – Thursday June 28th at the Chalk Sound Police Station in preparation for the July 1st Drunk Driving Laws.

It will be a criminal offence under the Road Traffic Ordinance to drive, attempt to drive or being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will take a zerotolerance approach to use the power provided by this legislation.

These measures would be implemented to protect both citizens and visitors to the shores of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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13,000 PERSONS ON WORK PERMIT continued from page 1

According to the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, formerly the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, the breakdown of population in the Turks and Caicos Islands is as follows: * Turks and Caicos Islands - 12, 239 (39 %) * Haiti - 10, 928 (34%) * Other nationalities - 4, 518 (14%) * Dominican Republic - 1,541 (5%) * USA - 874 (2.8%) * The Bahamas - 551 (1.8%) * Canada - 423 (1.3%) * England - 384 (1.2%)

Meantime, Taylor also stated that as of March this year, some 5,000 one-year work permits were approved, noting that the Ministry of Immigration and Border Control is in the process of making a transition from the blue, paper work permit cards, to the small credit-card-sized identification cards.

He added: “Previous to last year, persons were given multiple years (for work permits). Last year was the first year where the Ministry went through the process of instituting the one-year (work permit) to try to get us transitioned over to the smaller cards and also to get us to a better idea of how many work permits we have in the country.”

Hon. Parnell asked Taylor why

the Labour Board isn’t calling persons in and issuing the new cards.

The Labour Commissioner responded, “The issue we will have then is processing. As you could understand and appreciate, we do have limitations with staffing and delays in processing.

Each work permit has to go through the work permit board and most of them would be on a renewal basis, whereas you would have a percentage of them already on four-year or five-year work permits and the process of getting all of them coming in at one time would be too much for our system at this point in time.”

Taylor stressed that allowing the paper work permits to expire and issue the plastic ones upon renewal was the best approach.

With the current and expected increase of development in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Parnell asked Taylor how many new applications the Labour Department is expecting from the new projects.

Taylor added: “We have had conversations and meetings with the project developers. To date, as you would know, the Ritz-Carlton is the only one that has started (and) they’re projecting a low number for their first year, but their numbers are expected to increase over the next two years. We have factored in the Ritz-Carlton and potentially what the other new

Edwin Taylor, Labour Commissioner development could bring if they start.

Some of them aren’t projected to start until maybe the back end of this year.”

The Labour Commissioner also noted that following hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, there was a significant increase in the demand for temporary work permits.

“Certain institutions, for example, some of the major hoteliers used temporary work permit product at a cost of $200,000, so you saw an increase in the temporary work permit revenue due to renovations of our major hotels in the country. The reason that we kept that this year conservative is because those projects would have wrapped up, most of them between February and January of this year, and we stopped issuing certain category of temporary work permits which we permitted in the past,” Taylor explained.

Taylor also noted that with the decrease in the type of temporary work permits, they decided to keep their revenue estimates at a conservative number and this will help them to project properly moving forward.

He continued: “We’ve tried to discourage the use of temporary work permits for what it was used for in the past to encourage persons now to go on to full-time work permit, whether it be six months or nine months work permits. What persons use to do in certain industries is use a temporary work permit as a stop gap to getting work permits. As you know, the law did not just change in 2016 but the enforcement of the law would have started to ramp up that issue and persons shouldn’t be transitioning from temporary work permits to work permits.”

Taylor stated that the Labour Department in partnership with the Immigration Department is cracking down on persons who are trying to transition from temporary work permits to work permits.

“Our department is starting to crack down more on that...our collaboration with the Immigration Department, overstayers and persons who might have entered the country via the temporary work permit product trying to transition...those things we are stopping,” he added.

$5,000 fine or 12 months imprisonment for drunk driving continued from page 1

Commissioner of Police James Smith said, “This legislation has been on the books for a long time, probably close to ten years but we’ve now been able to purchase state of the art equipment that will be used by officers that are on patrol and then backed up by officers in the station to provide the readings of the breath alcohol content of people driving motor vehicles. I hope that we would all agree that the number of road accidents, the number of serious injuries and sadly the number of deaths in TCI need to be addressed. A major part of that is caused through alcohol so we need to do something about that and that’s why we will be doing this training this week and we will be going live next week the first week of July when the law takes effect.”

According to the Commissioner of Police, 35 mobile kits/breathalyzer tests are in the country. The most populated areas such as Providenciales and Grand Turk will be covered first and then they will expand to North, South Caicos and Salt Cay.

He added: “We have operators trained in the road side test and to do the evidential tests. There is a lot of technology here, so they need to understand how the machines work and to make sure that they can keep them in good operation conditions so that we would satisfy all of the legal challenges that would be made in relations to the new system of breath test that is being brought to Turks and Caicos Islands.”

On Thursday June 28th, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police

from L-R: Trainer Mark Gilmer if intoxmeters Inc, Head of the Traffic Division Inspector Winston Diamond, Commissioner of Police James Smith and Andrew Persad Force conducted a roadside breath test at a number of designation locations with a test but not to arrest policy to prepare motorists for the new drunk driving laws.

The roadside test was a major success and a large number of residents and tourists participated in the exercise.

“I hope that this will give drivers a flavor of how they need to react to officers,” Smith added. “The penalties of drunk driving are quite severe and we would like to emphasize to people that the penalties to not provide a breathalyzer test are equally severe. The outcome of not giving a test is the same as for giving a positive test.

You will lose your license. It would be unfortunate if persons think that they can avoid justice by just refusing.

If there are people who have a real medical condition proven by a doctor that they cannot provide a breath test than there are alternatives by way of blood or urine samples.”

In addition, the legal level of alcohol content is 35 micrograms of alcohol and 100 milliliter of breath.

The Commissioner of Police stressed that this new laws does not apply to locals only it applies to tourist as well.

“This isn’t only for locals only; it is more complex to tourist because they will have a non-TCI license, now this is an issue where ever you go. As

a British person if I go to France and get caught for drunk driving, they can take my British license away, so that impact of course won’t be suffered by them. There will be however a larger financial penalty imposed by the court on people who don’t have a TCI license.

It is a one policy for everybody and no one is getting preferential treatment here,” Smith said.

Training Mark Gilmer of Intoxmeters Inc, based in Louisiana, USA said, “One of the things that we really try to focus during any sort of training such as this is a lot of hands on.

There are indicators that people have been drinking and driving, so those are the indicators that we are looking for. So when we make approach we are looking for things like alcohol, we are looking for containers, we are looking for smell and we’re looking for taste.

The preliminary screeners help us as a new tool to determine what that breath alcohol concentration actually is at the time of the test.”

Speaking on the importance of this new legislation, Head of the Traffic Division Inspector Winston Diamond added: “We had a lot of accidents involving drunk drivers; well it is an allegation because everything is an allegation until it can be proven, and now that we have the equipment we can prove that persons have been drinking and driving. Now that we have the equipment we can do these tests and hope that persons are prosecuted properly and we’re not just speculating but we would have evidence that we can take before the court so that we can gain a prosecution.”

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Border Control officials defend radar detection rate in TCI

although held responsible publicly for the entire process is only the detection

Despite widespread complaints and tracking portion of that. You then about the functioning and performance depend on other portions of it that of the coastal radar in Five Cays, includes interception, detaining, and Providenciales, officials from the repatriation or deportation.”

Ministry of Border Control are strongly Been emphasized that the defending the system. message that they would like to get

During a session before the across to the TCI community is that Appropriations Committee in the the radar is functioning and they are House of Assembly on Monday June detecting and tracking vessels.

25th, the officials defended the radar Hon. Royal Robinson asked if detection stating that it is functioning have they looked at the possibility of and there is no lack of visibility or increasing the coverage of TCI borders detection currently on the borders. to protect its people, but Been again

Responding to a question from stated that this is a matter of national Appropriations Committee chairman security.

Hon. Doug Parnell on the number “However if the Permanent of detection and apprehension for Secretary would ask the committee to fiscal year 2017-2018, Coastal Radar ask that question off air we will be will Supervisor Rodman Johnson confirmed to respond.” that their records show approximately A five-member team of experts seven (7) detections from their radar from the United Kingdom (UK) Home during the last financial year.

Office, funded by the Foreign and

In response to MP for South Commonwealth Office (FCO), recently Caicos Hon. Ruth Blackman’s question visited the Turks and Caicos Islands on about a recent situation where two May 13th, 2018 to assess the current illegal sloops were intercepted just two illegal migration issues within the days after each other, Johnson noted islands over a two weeks time spend that both vessels were successfully and provide advice to the Ministry tracked by the Coastal Radar Station. of Border Control on how to enhance

Hon. Blackman also asked, the effectiveness of the Turks and what is going to be done to protect the Caicos Islands response to tackling coast line of the Turks and Caicos. immigration crimes.

Althea Been, Deputy

This initiative emanated Permanent Secretary said, “One of from a request made by the Premier the things that I think that we must of the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI), establish here is the performance of the Hon. Sharlene Cartwright – Robinson coastal radar. The coastal radar is the which has been agreed by the Overseas The coastal radar at Five Cays, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands eyes on the Territories Minister Lord Ahmad. water. While we can detect any vessel Meetings were held with senior that is intended to come in, I think that government officials and stakeholder the success rate of interception is more institutions including Maritime, the alarming side of things. The radar Customs, Radar Departments, Royal is completely functioning at its optimal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, with its industry standard equipment sea ports and airport authorities. and I don’t see where we have a lack of

The Deputy Premier, Hon. Sean visibility or detection currently on the Astwood met with the team on Monday borders.”

May 14, 2018 at his office at which time

Although Been could not he articulated several challenges and comment on the step by step initiative solutions to immigration and national taken to detect vassals due to national security to the team. security, she stressed that the Coastal Commenting on the Radar Radar department will do everything Station during a media breakfast, to protect TCI borders.

Governor John Freeman said, “In terms

“We are dealing with a very of Border security, the damage done to sensitive matter and for the purpose the Radar System was a case in point. of national security and our ability The Radar System has been overhauled to elaborate are restricted. We must by the U.K (United Kingdom) and is remember that there is a multi- now fully operational; the cost to the pronged approach to the protection of U.K taxpayer was $500,000.” the borders and the Coastal Radar is

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Overtime pay still high at Provo Airport despite new shift system, says PS Susan Malcolm

By Todeline Defralien

There has been no cost savings from the new shift system for immigration officers that was recently implemented at Providenciales International Airport following industrial action that led to long passengers lines and lengthy delays.

This was revealed by Ms. Susan Malcolm, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Immigration and Border Control, while appearing before the Appropriations Committee in the House of Assembly on Monday June 25th in Grand Turk.

In response to Hon. Doug Parnell, the Appropriations Committee chairman, about the impact of the implementation of the new shift system, Malcolm said, “It was not really to save money; there were some other queries about the length of time that persons were working. Some persons were working in excess of 12 hours a day and sometimes seven (7) days a week. You would agree that that is not healthy for persons or any individual, less an individual with a family, etc. The shift system was implemented not only to give families more time together and I can’t say that it decreased the amount of overtime paid because it didn’t. I don’t think that it has.”

Parnell asked if there were no savings and a new shift system implemented and then that result is that there is longer wait times for arriving passengers, then what is the point if it doesn’t save money.

He added: “Having regards for what you say is a concern of the managers of those officers which is that they should have time off to spend with their families, but I think that the objective for the country which is to get safely and securely and most importantly prepare our borders for arriving passengers to get through as quickly as possible. If you do not save any money by the shift system than what’s the point in doing it?”

In addition, Hon. Ruth Blackman, Member of Parliament for South Caicos, asked Malcolm if the

Government was also in violation of the employment ordinance and the amount of hours that a civil servant works as well, and whether that was part of the audit query.

Malcolm replied: “Yes, that was one of the queries raised and the staff are working less hours, even though as I said, the cost of the overtime has not gone down and that’s simple because they are paid at a rate that is in the handbook, which is much more than the rate that they were being paid. I do not think that there is any discrepancy in coming and entering the country.

I think that our borders are more protected now from that aspect in the sense that individuals are not overworked, that they get the required breaks that they need and I don’t think that the lines are now longer than they have been.”

She added: “We really did have some teething pains in trying to implement that system, but I think that when you speak with the Director of Immigration who would tell you that with the increase in staff that we have at the airport, the system is working well.”

Derek Been, the Director of Immigration, in explaining the processing time for arrival passenger visiting the TCI, said an audit that was conducted in April of last year he made a few recommendations which included improving of the efficiency at the Providenciales International Airport.

“The objectives were several.

One was to improve staff morale at the time, one was to ensure that we were in full compliance with the law that governs staff within the public sector and one was to ensure that our borders are protected. When we speak to being protected, we are speaking to ensuring that we have sufficient staff to properly manage the three minutes that it is anticipated for persons to be processed to the Immigration area.”

Been stated that the advanced passenger system will soon be introduced, no later than August 18th, 2018.

Chairman of PDM, Doug Parnell

PS Susan Malcolm

Derek Been the Director of Immigration

Ruth Blackman, the MP for South Caicos

He added: “We will have a predetermined arrival situation in advanced intelligence on persons who would be travelling to Turks and Caicos and that will be on a positive way on our ability to efficiently move passengers through the airport,” he said.

Asked by Parnell how often officers were hitting the three minute procession time for each passenger, Been noted that he can guarantee that 85-90% of passengers get through within the three minutes period

“I can’t tell you 100% is what we get through in three minutes but

I can guarantee you that 85-90% will get through within the three minutes period. While we are trying to meet and ensure that our product offering is of the highest standard and matches what we position ourselves at in the tourism market, we don’t do that to compromise of security. While we might say 90-plus percent of persons who come here for legitimate reasons, there are others who would be coming for other reasons and we have to ensure that each person who arrives to Turks and Caicos goes through the proper process at the airport,” Been added.

No mold at Airport Road courthouse, officials said

No mold has been found at the courthouse on Old Airport Road, Providenciales, following checks by the Department of Environmental Health and an inspection by Orkin, a pest control company.

The inspections were done after a viral report on social media raised the issue of mold in the building and alleged that a female staff member had to be hospitalised after complaining about what appeared to be the effects of mold.

A statement from the Judiciary said that after three inspections were done they are satisfied that the building is “safe and fit for purpose”.

“We would like to assure all members of staff, court users and members of the public that the Judicial Administration is committed

to conducting the business of the courts,” the statement said, while referencing the social media post which stated that the courthouse was overgrown with mould and presented a health hazard to staff and members of the public.

“While it is not the policy of the Judicial Administration to respond to social media posts which do not contain any truth but are patently designed to alarm the public and embarrass the Administration, we considered that there was a very real risk that staff, jurors, court users and other members of the public may have become concerned that their health and wellbeing might be affected if they attended Court and that we should set the record straight,” the statement added.

The Judiciary’s statement

said the building was inspected by the Department of Environmental Health after the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

“Even though it suffered no damage and there was no ingress of water during the storms, because we wished to ensure that it was safe work environment for the Judge, the staff and all court users. No mould was found. It was checked again by the Department of Environmental Health and by Parkway, the week before that message was posted.

Again no mould was found,” the statement continued. “On Saturday the 23rd of May, a third inspection was conducted by Orkin which again confirmed that there is no mould in the building.”

The SUN obtained a report done by the Orkin inspection team

which concluded that “no sign of mold was present”.

The Orkin report noted that three areas, the female bathroom, office supplies storage closet and ceiling crawlspace, displayed signs of previous water leaks and damage.

This, the report said, resulted in a discoloration and swelling of the paint in some areas, water stains on the sheetrock wall surfaces and on the plywood within the ceiling.

“A previously identified area on the wall within the Jury room had been reported to have had mold in the past, but it was effectively remedied with the correct treatment by the cleaning staff of the courthouse, as no evidence of its possible return was present at the time of the inspection,” the Orkin report said.

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Engel & Völkers announced buyers. Washington, Phillip, Chuck the opening of its first shop in and their entire team embody the Turks and Caicos, on the island of passion for excellence that defines Providenciales.

Engel & Völkers.”

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American Airlines goes cashless at Providenciales International Airport

American announced said Olga Taylor, American’s that effective July 16, 2018 general manager for Turks the airline will be going and Caicos. “Moving away from cashless at the Providenciales cash transactions also reduces International Airport (PLS). the complexity of work for our

Passengers will be agents who will no longer have required to use a credit or debit to worry about handling cash, card to make any transactions finding exact change or closing at the airport, including out a cash drawer at the end of purchasing tickets and paying the day. This is positive news for our customers and for our for checked baggage.

“American has team members at the airport.” transitioned to a cashless American currently airport environment at many offers nonstop service to locations around the world, Turks and Caicos from its allowing our team members to hubs at Miami International assist our customers in a faster Airport (MIA) and Charlotte and more efficient manner,” International Airport (CLT),

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Report from June 25th Cabinet meeting

His Excellency the Governor, Dr. John Freeman, chaired the 14th meeting of the Cabinet on Monday, 25 June 2018, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales.

All Ministers were present.

At this meeting Cabinet:

•Approved a business licence application by MAF Clear Shore Farms to operate business in an area of restricted business activity in accordance with the Business Licensing Regulations;

•Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve the appointment of Mr Arthur T Robinson as Chair and Mr Albert Clare as Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors of the Invest Turks and Caicos Islands Agency for a period of 3 years with effect from 1 July 2018 in accordance with the Invest Turks and Caicos Islands Agency Ordinance 2014;

•Approved the appointments of members to the Prison Visiting Committee, the Radio Turks and Caicos Board of Governors, the Adoption Committee and the Telecommunications Commission;

•Approved, after consultation with the Board, the appointment of Dr Terese Maitland as Interim CEO of the National Health Insurance Board for a period of one year with effect from 1 July 2018;

•Approved the extension of the appointments of the Mr Nigel Hearnden as Chair and Ms Patricia C Adams as a member of the Audit Committee in

accordance with the Audit Committee Charter;

•Approved the recommendation of the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Gaming for the continuation of a moratorium on new third party commercial developments of beach accesses. Cabinet noted the continued work by the Department of the Environment and Coastal Resources for the future development and management of beach access in TCI which would be presented at a future meeting of Cabinet for consideration;

•Received an information paper from the Hon. Minister of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services up-dating Cabinet on progress on discussions relating to the provision of clinical services under the contract between TCIG and InterHealth Canada;

•Received a presentation by the Chair of the National Recovery Task Force (NRTF) on progress being made by the NRTF;

•Received an information paper from the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Gaming and the Executive Director of the Turks and Caicos National Trust (TCNT) updating Cabinet on the work of the TCNT to address recommendations following Internal Audit Reports of the TCNT in 2014 and 2016;

•Approved a proposal for the lease of a building at Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill on Providenciales for the purpose of accommodating the RTCIPF 911 and CCTV Operations Centre;

•At the request of His Excellency the Governor, the Hon.

Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning up-dated Cabinet on the water supply situation on Grand Turk;

•At the request of the Hon. Premier, received an up-date from Her Excellency the Deputy Governor and the Hon. Attorney General on the Lighthouse Road project on Grand Turk;

•Was reminded by Her Excellency the Deputy Governor of the need for all departments to submit procurement plans and ITTs to the Contract Management Unit urgently so that projects can be processed as a priority once budgets are approved;

•Received an up-date by the Hon. Attorney General on TCI’s ongoing mutual evaluation by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) ahead of the CFATF’s onsite inspection in TCI in September;

•Received an up-date by the Hon. Minister of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services on plans to address the sanitation problems and smells at the North Salina on West Road on Grand Turk;

•Was informed by the Hon. Premier that she will be attending a meeting of CARICOM in July which will address issues of security;

• The Hon. Premier up-dated Cabinet on an agreement on paid scholarships in the UK for TCI scholars which had resulted as part of the Brexit discussions;

•The Hon. Premier thanked Public Health England for their continued support for TCI including the recent provision of anti-mosquito vector control equipment;

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Reef Residences Resort Management Ltd. Is Seeking Maintenance person Needed full time Experience in repairing a/c units, swimming pool pumps, klargesters, basic plumbing, carpentry and painting.

Salary: $7.00 per hour Please submit resume to leanne@coralgardens.com

School For Field Studies, South Caicos Several Openings: Environmental Policy and Resource Management Lecturers, Marine Operations Coordinator, Site Manger, and Center Director Job Summaries and Qualifications: Lecturer and Center Director – PhD required; Student Affairs Manager – Minimum BS degree required (Masters preferred), Dive Master certification; Marine Operations Coordinator – Coordinates all scuba activities, BS degree and PADI Instructor Cert required, Captains License; Site Manager – BS degree (Masters preferred) and Divemaster Cert (PADI preferred) required All positions required to live on-site, minimum Open Water Scuba Diver unless otherwise stated, prior experience living/working at a field station and boat handling is preferred.

To Apply: Please send your CV to HHERTLER@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG by July 15, 2018.

Start Date: September 2018

Great House Management Company Limited [Sailrock] is seeking a qualified candidate for the position below: Housekeeping Attendant  Job Summary Clean and maintain rooms/villas/public hotel areas according to Sailrock brand and standards.  Qualifications Previous Housekeeping experience preferred.  Previous background from the hospitality industry preferred.  Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.  Must be flexible in hours and days worked.  Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.  Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, bending and kneeling to reach all areas.  Usage of Cleaning Chemicals Salary  $16,500 yearly Commis Job Summary This role entails preparation of food and the maintenance of cleanliness in the kitchen.  Third Cooks are to assume responsibility for their station if assigned.  They are to perform all duties allocated by the chefs and senior cooks using proper and safe techniques.  Ensures food ingredients are available, cut, washed and stored.  Prepares sauces as required.  Work incompliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.  Attend all required health and safety training programs and apply knowledge to daily operating procedures. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience in quality restaurant operations on a similar capacity.  Knowledgeable and experienced in food service.  Knowledgeable and experience in beverage service.  Ability to be on time and present for all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays.  Excellent interpersonal skills.  Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.  Must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods. Salary  $16,500 yearly Please submit applications to Human Resource Department: •Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales •Email: humanresources@southcaicos.com New Position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labor Board.

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CHHS VISITS THE TURKS & CAICOS COLLECTION

The Turks & Caicos Collection gladly welcomed students and teachers from the Tourism Club at the Clement Howell High School to give them a taste of the hotel industry. The students got a chance to see what goes on behind the scenes in all departments and even got in on the action! They toured all properties- Beach House, Blue Haven and Alexandra Resorts and were enthusiastic and extremely happy for the opportunity. The staff were excited to have them and look forward to some day grooming them into hospitality professionals

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SOON TO OPEN ITS MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDING The international school is completing the next stages of their new Middle School Building which will accommodate Grades 7 to 9 as of September 2018. They are now taking Enrolments. Please contact 946 5523 or khinks@internationalschooltci.com for further information on how to enroll.

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Vanessa Rolle appointed as Senior Finance Officer

The Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Vanessa Rolle as the new Senior Finance Officer within the Accountant Generals Department.

Ms. Rolle who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Barry University in Miami, Florida, joined the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service as a Tax Officer in the Revenue Department in November 2014 and following on from cross training in the Budget Department in July 2015, later took up the post of Budget Analyst in that department in December 2015.

Ms. Rolle has during her tenure in TCIG, attended various training programs, including, but not limited to: •CARTAC Medium Term Fiscal Strategy and Budget Training

(Trinidad) •International Consortium on Governmental Financial Management Training •Internal Audit Training

She is currently pursuing an ACCA and Global MBA in Financial Management from London School of Business & Finance Online, which is being partially funded through the Civil Service Professional Development Fund.

As a Senior Finance Officer within the Accountant Generals Department, Ms. Rolle will work very closely with the Accounting Officer of her assigned Ministry to ensure that the departments that fall within adhere to the various financial procedures and that budgets are managed and executed in accordance with the Public Financial Management Ordinance and

Regulations.

Ms. Rolle in expressing her gratitude said; “I am indeed grateful for the opportunity presented to me to serve within the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment and am proud to be a part of a financial team that plays such an important role in Government.

Finance is my passion and I intend to utilize all the skills and experience gained to make an impact within the Ministry while also gaining new professional skills and experiences.”

Deputy Governor Anya Williams in congratulations of Ms. Rolle said; “We are pleased to see the existing trend of upward mobility within the Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service and I am proud to congratulate Vanessa on her new role.

During her short tenure in government she has demonstrated her strong will and desire to excel, having in the last

Vanessa Rolle three years taken on three different roles in her quest for upward mobility.

I congratulate her on her recent promotion and look forward to even greater prospects from her in the years ahead.”

Wendera Seymour, KIA Swann and Tarina Parker appointed as new statisticians

As the government continues to strengthen its resources within the civil service, the Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms. Wendera Seymour, Mrs. Kia Swann and Ms. Tarina Parker as Statisticians in the Department of Statistics within the Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade.

Ms. Seymour, who is a former graduate of the Marjorie Basden High School on South Caicos, holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration; a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Howard University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Economic Policy from the University of London. Ms. Seymour previously worked at Grace Bay Medical Center and then Saunders and Co. as Legal Assistant. During her time at Saunders and Co. she served as the Secretary for the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar Council Association.

Since joining the Statistics Department in 2017, Ms. Seymour has been afforded opportunities to engage in a number of regional trainings/workshops/attachment in areas of Statistics such as External Debt, Preparation for Census, Data Dissemination, ICP (International Comparison Programme), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) to help develop her skills as a Statistician.

Mrs. Swann is pursuing an online dual degree in BS ORM/MSL from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

She comes with many years of professional experience, having held several management positions in the United States before relocating to the Turks and Caicos Islands with her husband Mr. Rex Swann. Mrs. Swann prides herself as being hardworking, highly-motivated and ambitious.

Known for her efficiency, leadership, organizational skills, commitment and creativity towards any task.

Ms. Parker graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 2006

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Ms. Wendera Seymour

Mrs. Kia Swann

Ms. Tarina Parker

of the Helena Jones Robinson High School with Fourteen (14) external passes and is also a recipient of a special Certificate award from CXC as an outstanding Business Science Student and served as the Junior Minister of Tourism 2005-2006. After attending the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College for one year, she then transitioned into the University of Tampa (UT) where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts, Biology degree.

While at UT, she was selected to serve as the Ambassador for the Turks and Caicos Islands and was voted in as Vice President of the Black Student Union.

Miss Parker also worked temporarily at the Department of Statistics before transitioning to Scotiabank(TCI) Ltd. where she served for over 5 years as Teller, Customer Service Representative, Business Banking Officer (Acting) and Assistant Manager Services & Support (Acting).

Mrs. Seymour stated; “I am very pleased to have been appointed as a Statistician within the Statistics Department. I am very confident that I have made a positive contribution since joining the Department and look forward to new challenges and opportunities ahead. Special thanks is extended to the Government of the

TCI for affording me this opportunity to make a contribution and to the Chief Statistician Mr. Shirlen Forbes, as it is through his leadership and guidance I am able to participate in the necessary trainings to build my skills and contribute to the overall development of my well-being in order to help with the continuing success of the department and the country.”

Mrs. Swann commented; “I am excited to start a new challenge within the TCI Government sector. I am very grateful to have been afforded this opportunity and confident that I will be able to make a positive contribution within the Department of Statistics.”

Ms. Parker added; “I am elated to be afforded the opportunity to serve in such an important capacity in TCIG. This area has always been one of my passions and I intend to utilize all the experience and skills I gained during my temporary tenure in previous years within this department . I am open to all opportunities presented to perfect all the skills needed to carry out my duties to make a positive and notable impact within the Department of Statistics.”

Commenting on the new appointments, Director of the Department Mr. Shirlen Forbes

stated; “I welcome the new members to the Department of Statistics and would like to thank the Government and the public sector management for providing this much needed human resource which will help in ensuring that statistics is available to the public in a timely manner.”

Deputy Governor Anya Williams elated with the new appointments added; “The pleasure is mine to welcome these three ladies to the Turks and Caicos Islands civil service and to congratulate them on their new appointments.

The Statistics Department continues to play a valuable role on the part of the government in providing valuable advice and statistics to the government and people of these islands.

“The addition of these new staff members will continue to assist in building capacity within the department and will help in delivering the vital services to all policy and decision makers. I trust that they will find their time within the department to most engaging and encourage them to take full advantage of the training and other opportunities provided to them.”

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Structural assessment done on hurricane shelters

By Kililah Bromley Professional assessments already have been done on hurricane shelters country-wide to ensure they are structurally sound and can withstand storms of whatever magnitude, said Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, Director of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) Appearing before the Appropriations Committee in the House of Assembly in Grand Turk, on Monday, June 25th, she said: “The list of shelters that we sent out, these are the shelters that if we have to open tomorrow or next week because of an impending storm we can do so… In selecting shelters we do our structural assessment from as early as January, February just to make sure that the buildings are structurally sound and they can withstand storms of whatever magnitude. And we did our inspection in collaboration with Public Works, environmental health department and other agencies in the sister islands.

The District Commissioners would be there also to ensure that we meet the needs of the local population.”

The DDME director added: “Throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands, we try to ensure we have shelter for at least 10% of the population. And last year despite the fact that we had two major storms, the shelters across the board were not fully occupied. We did not have 10% of the population evacuating to shelters. Yes,

because of the major storms we had, Mrs. Clerveaux mentioned that persons may decide to seek shelter at the DDME is working in partnership a government facility. Our advice and with Public Works to find a second recommendation has always and will shelter for persons in South Caicos continue to be your primary shelter and to increase the shelter list in is your home… Your second shelter is Grand Turk. This prompted Hon. Ruth that with family and friends. So begin Blackman, Member of Parliament for to forge relationships; if you need to go South Caicos to question where that to someone else you have that. And the second shelter will be. last option is an official government Mrs. Clerveaux responded, shelter.”

“The proposed second shelter will be

She stated that the list of the District Commissioner’s building. shelters is subject to change as repairs We are aware that it’s been damaged. are being completed. The list may also We are working with Public Works to increase or decrease depending on the ensure that it will be repaired.” magnitude of the storm.

Governor Appointed Member

The shelters in Grand Turk are Hon. Temard R. Butterfield questioned Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, Director of the the TCI Community College and H.J. Mrs. Clerveaux on the repairs for the Department of Disaster Management and Robinson Auditorium. The shelters in various shelters asking how soon it Emergencies Salt Cay are the Methodist Sunday would be completed. He also asked shelters is damaged during a hurricane.

School Hall and Salt Cay Clubhouse if there was a sufficient amount of He also asked about the timing of the while in South Caicos it is the New equipment if there were to be an repairs of the shelters seeing that it is Testament Church of God. In North increase in the 10% of persons to use now July and the hurricane season is Caicos, the shelters are the Lighthouse the shelters. underway.

Church, Adelaide Oemler Primary Ms. Clerveaux responded, Clerveaux said that it would School, Sandy Point Community “The structural assessment for all be best if that question was directed at Center, and Kew Community Center. government buildings including Public Works as they are responsible

The shelters in Middle Caicos shelters have been completed, for completing the repairs. She said, are Conch Bar Community Center including the one for South Caicos so “In terms of equipment and cut as you and Mt Mariah Baptist Church. In they do have that report. However, look at our budget you would notice Providenciales they are the Wesley in terms of the repairs that have to that we have about $442,000 for..other Methodist High School, All Saints be undertaken, I believe I was told supplies, material and equipment Mission Church, Our Lady Divine that they’re waiting on the budget to that will be used to replenish our Catholic Church, Jericho Baptist pass and once that is done they have warehouse items that were depleted Church, Messenger Baptist Church, already prepared all the ITT’s. All the from hurricanes Irma and Maria.”

Enid Capron Primary School, paperwork has been completed so it’s She stated that there are some Maranatha High School, Kingdom just a matter of advancing that.” supplies and equipment from last year Vision Ministry and Kingdom Hon. Butterfield asked if there that could be used and an inventory Dominion Ministry International. is a plan if, for instance, one of the list was made in January.

Landscape Technician required A professional landscape company on Providenciales is seeking to recruit a landscape laborer to join our team. The successful candidate must have the following experience and skill set; Min 3 years experience in landscape maintenance Responsible for weeding, pruning, trimming all plants on property Must have good knowledge of gardening techniques and ability to apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers properly Responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of properties Ability to maintain and repair irrigation systems Willingness to perform laborious tasks Self motivated and industrious applicants need only apply Ability to follow directions and accomplish everyday jobs promptly Manage landscape team ensuring safety and efficiency Deadline for Submission of application July 14th, 2018 Please submit applications with references and relative experience to: Ms. Edith Cox Suite 200 ‘’Graceway IGA Main Office Complex Leeward Highway or by emailing to maintenancedept@khcapital.com Please Note: Only short- listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews. Belongers need only apply

Professional Maintenance Company seeking the following skilled technician Maintenance technician Maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the properties under the direction of Premier Contracting Services Ltd. Duties, Experience and Skill set required •Five (5) years experience in industrial refrigeration for commercial cold storage as well as commercial air conditioning systems. Must hold technical certificates for both.

•Ability to supervise and coordinate several maintenance technicians while completing numerous simultaneous jobs •Fluent in Microsoft excel, word and office •Technical knowledge in plumbing, electrical and mechanical works, certificates required.

•Installation of new equipment including refrigeration compressors, evaporators and condensers, ability to repair all large commercial cold storage •Supervision and development of daily routines of refrigeration maintenance staff.

•Development and production of maintenance budgets, including parts and equipment orders.

•Development and implementation of preventative maintenance schedules •Ability to complete tasks swiftly, good problem solving skills is a must.

•Experience in the commercial cold storage / maintenance industry preferred.

•Installing and repairing components such as Copeland discuss compressors, motors, condenser units, evaporators, switches and copper lines for 404A gas, refrigerant oil •Daily monitoring, checking and overhauling commercial cold storage refrigeration systems, diagnosing faults and repairing/ replacing defective components •Experience with Danfoss refrigeration computerized controls •Required to be on call 24 hours, must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Please submit applications via email at maintenance@khcapital.com

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Turks and Caicos Islands removed from US State Department’s Report on Human Trafficking

sex trafficking and forced labor.

Large numbers of Dominican women and children are subjected

There are anecdotal reports by to sex trafficking in the Dominican contacts that children are subjected to Republic, the Caribbean, Europe, sex trafficking, including by parents South and Central America, the and caregivers. Previously, traffickers Middle East, Asia, and the United operated as part of an organization; States. Foreign national victims more recently, they appear to operate from the Caribbean, Asia, and South individually. Authorities have noted America are subjected to trafficking in an increased use of social media as a the Dominican Republic. Commercial means of recruiting victims. sexual exploitation of Dominican children by foreign tourists from the JAMAICA United States, Canada, and Europe, and by Dominican residents persists,

Jamaica is listed as a source particularly in coastal resort areas. and destination country for adults and “Sex trafficking of 15- to children subjected to sex trafficking 17-year-old girls occurs in streets, in and forced labor. parks, and on beaches. Government

Sex trafficking of Jamaican officials and NGOs report an increase women and children, including boys, in Colombian and particularly reportedly occurs on streets and in Venezuelan women brought to the nightclubs, bars, massage parlors, country to dance in strip clubs who hotels, and private homes, including in are subjected to forced prostitution. resort towns. Traffickers increasingly Traffickers lure Dominican women use social media platforms to recruit to work in nightclubs in the Middle victims. Jamaican citizens have East, the Caribbean, and Latin been subjected to sex trafficking and America and subject them to sex forced labor abroad, including in trafficking. Dominican officials and other Caribbean countries, Canada, NGOs documented cases of children the United States, and the United forced into domestic service, street Kingdom. vending, begging, agricultural work,

“Communities vulnerable to construction, and moving illicit sex trafficking and forced labor include narcotics,” the report revealed. young women and children from poor “There are reports of forced households, child victims of sexual labor of adults in construction, abuse, residents of Jamaica’s poverty- agricultural, and service sectors. stricken areas effectively controlled Populations vulnerable to trafficking by criminal “dons,” migrant workers, include women and girls, working and workers in the informal sector, children and street children, migrant particularly on family farms and in workers, Venezuelan migrants, and markets and shops,” the report stated. undocumented or stateless persons of “Some boys may be subjected to forced Haitian descent. Haitian women report criminal activity by gang members. smugglers often become traffickers Child domestic workers may be subject for the purpose of sexual exploitation to domestic servitude, and some along the border, and observers note children and adults are subjected to traffickers operate along the border forced begging. Many children are with impunity and sometimes with reported missing in Jamaica; some the assistance of corrupt government of these children are subjected to officials who accept bribes to allow forced labor or sex trafficking. Foreign undocumented crossings. Unofficial nationals are subjected to forced labor border crossings remain unmonitored in Jamaica and aboard foreign-flagged and porous, leaving migrants, including fishing vessels operating in Jamaican children recruited to work in the waters. NGOs and other local observers agricultural and construction sectors, report child sex tourism is a problem in vulnerable to trafficking. NGOs report Jamaica’s resort areas.” police complicity in areas known for child sex trafficking.”

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GUYANA

It was also stated that the Dominican Republic is a source, Guyana, which is transit, and destination country for geographically located in South men, women, and children subjected to America, but is regarded as a part of the

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road Providenciales Seeking to fill the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic: •Hourly rate $15 •6 days per week •10 years experience in this field •Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of heavy duty equipment.

Contact:331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone Seeking to fill the position of Mechanic Assistant: •Hourly rate $9 •6 days per week

•Assists in the repair and upkeep of Heaven Duty equipment.

Contact:331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone Seeking to fill the position of a Mechanic: •Hourly rate $16 •6 days per week •10 years experience in this field.

Contact:331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone Seeking to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Operator: •Hourly rate $15 •6 days per week •10 years experience in this field.

•Certified in using construction Vehicles such as bulldozers, all-terrain forklifts, Mobile cranes and backhoes.

Contact:331-0221 or 941-3400

Caribbean, is a source and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor.

Women and children from Guyana, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Suriname, Haiti, and Venezuela are subjected to sex trafficking in mining communities in the interior and urban areas. Victims are subjected to forced labor in the mining, agriculture, and forestry sectors, as well as in domestic service and shops. While both sex trafficking and forced labor occur in interior mining communities, limited government presence in the country’s interior renders the full extent of trafficking unknown. Children are particularly vulnerable to sex and labor trafficking. Guyanese nationals are subjected to sex and labor trafficking in Jamaica, Suriname, and other Caribbean countries.

HAITI

Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is also a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. Most of Haiti’s trafficking cases involve children in domestic servitude (restavek) who often are physically abused, receive no payment for services rendered, and have significantly lower school enrollment rates.

The report noted that a December 2015 joint government and international organization report on restavek found one in four children do not live with their biological parents and estimated 286,000 children under age 15 work in domestic servitude.

The report recommended the government put measures in place to prevent exploitation, including domestic servitude; protect at-risk children and victims of neglect, abuse, violence, or exploitation, including sex trafficking and forced labor; and draft and enact a child protection law.

A May 2015 UN report documented members of its peacekeeping mission in Haiti sexually exploited more than 225 Haitian women in exchange for food, medication, and household items between 2008 and 2014.

A significant number of children flee employers’ homes or abusive families and become street children. Female foreign

nationals, particularly citizens of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, are particularly vulnerable to sex trafficking and forced labor in Haiti. Other vulnerable populations include children in private and NGO-sponsored residential care centers; Haitian children working in construction, agriculture, fisheries, domestic work, and street vending in Haiti and the Dominican Republic; internally displaced persons including those displaced by Hurricane Matthew and the 2010 earthquake; members of female-headed, single-parent families, and families with many children; Haitians living near the border with the Dominican Republic; Haitian migrants, including those returning from the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico, the United States, or The Bahamas; and LGBTI youth often left homeless and stigmatized by their families and society. Haitian adults and children are vulnerable to fraudulent labor recruitment and are subject to forced labor, primarily in the Dominican Republic, other Caribbean countries, South America, and the United States.

TRINIDAD

Trinidad and Tobago is a destination, transit, and source country for adults and children subjected to sex trafficking and forced labor.

Women and girls from the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Colombia are subjected to sex trafficking in brothels and clubs, often lured by offers of legitimate employment. Because of deteriorating economic conditions in their home country, Venezuelans are particularly vulnerable.

LGBTI persons are vulnerable to sex trafficking. Many trafficking victims enter the country legally via Trinidad’s international airport, while others appear to enter illegally via small boats from Venezuela, which is only seven miles offshore. The government reports seeing more labor traffickers from the same country of origin as their victims. Migrants from the Caribbean region and from Asia, in particular those lacking legal status, are vulnerable to forced labor in domestic service and the retail sector.

Corruption in police and immigration has in the past been associated with facilitating prostitution and sex trafficking.

This position is currently not held by anyone

To work 6 hours a week Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400

Seeking to fill the position of Marine Driver Supervisors: •Hourly rate $15 •6 days per week •10 years experience in this field.

Contact:331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone

Seeking to fill the position of a Welder *Must be fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools. *Must have at least 5 years experience Starting Salary $14.00 per hour To work 6 hours a week Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400

Seeking a Labourer • Hourly rate $8 •6 days per week Contact:331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone Seeking to fill the position of a Painter *Be able to use sandblast *Must have at least 5 years experience in painting and body work Starting salary is $12.00 an hour

Seeking to fill the position of a Mason *Must performs skilled masonry work, building, altering and repairing brick, stone, tile or ceramic structures and surfaces.

Starting Salary $14.00 an hour To work 6 hours a week Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 Applicants should also send copies of their application CBMS office and to the Work Permit Board

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Royal West Indies Resort sponsors light bulbs for TCI National Stadium

On June 14th, 2018 at 7:00pm, to further develop sport in the TCI they The Royal West Indies Resort on Grace believe that this can only be achieved Bay TCI presented a check in the through the support of communities as amount of $5,533.00 for the purchasing a whole.

During the presentation of light bulbs for the TCI National ceremony, Mrs. Rosemary Jolly Stadium.

Following the aftermath of accompanied by Operations manager Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Ms. Stephanie Smith, expressed that; the National Stadium was left in “This presentation isn’t to highlight disarray. Such devastation left our the contribution made by Royal West most utilized sport facility unavailable Indies but to challenge and encourage to stakeholders at night due to others to join the lines of corporate responsibility by supporting the repair inadequate lighting.

Royal West Indies Resort efforts and by extension the spirit of believing that sport plays a crucial role the development of Sport in the Turks in the overall health and development and Caicos.”

The Minister responsible for of a nation and after becoming aware of some of the critical needs of the Sport the Hon. Edwin Astwood, who National Stadium, immediately was in attendance, applauded Royal reached out to the Department of Sport West Indies Resort for their corporate to offer their support. Spokesperson social responsibility and expressed for Royal West Indies expressed that that we all have a part to play in the while they appreciate the commitment development of our people and our and effort by the Department of sport nation.

Hon. Astwood added; “I want to commend President Godfrey Been and the Softball Federation for their

role in sport development and I am very excited to watch the Provo Church Softball League games commence.”

Summer Camps at the Edward Gartland Youth Centre This Summer

Keep your kids engaged this Summer with an array of educational and fun activities over the whole Summer!!!

Summer is here and the Edward Gartland Youth Centre is excited to let you know that we have over 20 camps and workshops on offer to young people this summer!

Our camp experience is one of a kind! We offer two camps daily covering different areas for your

kids to get involved in, keeping them engaged as well as providing them with a positive learning experience.

We are excited to announce our camps including Math, Sea Trek Camp, Fitness and Nutrition of Nutrition and Demand, Boys & Girls Camp facilitated by various recognizable and influential members of our community, Basketball in collaboration with the TCI Sports Department, Boxing Camp with TCI

Boxing Federation, Theatre Workshop in collaboration with TCFAF, DECR, Multimedia Camp, Perform on Point Camp, Dance and so many more!

Camps are charged at $25 per camp for non-members or $10 per camp for members. There are limited spaces available so register your child today to avoid disappointment!

Starting July 9th the Edward Gartland Youth Centre will be open from the hours 10am – 6pm catering to

ages 10 thru 18. To register your child to take part in any or all camps this summer, stop by to collect and fill out a registration form and sign up at your heart’s content.

The centre is located downtown behind SMART IGA and the community. For more information please contact 331-9602. Alternatively email: info@ecgyouthcentre.com or visit us on Facebook www.facebook. com/ecgyouthcentre

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

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

Starting Salary $1600.00 to $2000.00 per month based on experience and qualifications Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: Employment Department TCI Paint Supply Ltd Leeward Highway Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: brenton@tcipaintsupply.com

Colombian Emeralds International “the worlds foremost Emerald dealer” with over 50 stores world wide has exciting career opportunity as a RETAIL ATTENDANT in fine art of Jewelry selling.

JOB DISCRIPTION: .Responsible for sales, cashiering (including making correct change, perform accurate conversion of foreign exchange) .Conduct credit card transactions .Input of customer information in point of sale terminals .Reconciling cash at the end of the day .Participating in the setting up of store each morning and securing all merchandise in store safe at close of day .Cleanliness of showcases ,daily displays along with general care of merchandise and store .Participate in daily marketing activities to drive sales across hotel property QUALIFICATIONS: . Minimum 2 year customer service experience selling Jewelry and or Luxury Merchandise-Salary commensurate with experience .Possess a clean police record .Basic computer knowledge .Must be able to work on own initiative .Works well in a team setting in order to meet company objectives .Likes to interact with people, strong verbal command .Must be trustworthy, polite, punctual with a jovial personality .Able to work weekends/public holidays and at a moments notice FORWARD ALL CV AND COVER LETTERS BY EMAIL : ATTN: NORDICA DELL Nordica.dell@dfch.com/ 44302@dfch.com

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2017 Sailrock Summer intern, Aaron Forbes hired full-time

A young Turks and Caicos Islander and recent graduate of South Caicos’ Marjorie Basden High School has recently been hired full-time at the Turks and Caicos’ newest luxury resort, Sailrock Resort.

Eighteen-year-old Aaron Forbes was selected to participate in the 2017 Sailrock Summer Internship Program and impressed fellow staff members with his dedication to his work and drive to succeed.

“Aaron was a pleasure to have as a part of the Sailrock team during the 2017 Sailrock Summer Internship Program. His friendly nature and desire to make an impact made him a great asset to his department, as well as to Sailrock Resort as a whole. We’re

extremely happy to be able to welcome he’d give to the 2018 Sailrock Summer him back to the Sailrock family as a full- Interns, Aaron responded, “Work hard time employee”, said Executive Director, and always give your best because it will pay off. Sailrock is expanding and will Matthew Bywater.

Aaron, who was attracted to the need more employees. By doing whatever Sailrock Summer Internship Program you can to make an impact, you may be because of the opportunity to work the next intern that is asked to join fulland interact with people from all over time.”

The 2nd annual Sailrock the world said that the internship and familial atmosphere provided him with Summer Internship Program begins on the foundation and desire to transition July 9th and will end on August 24th. into a full-time role.

Interns will be hired in Reservations,

“My favourite thing about Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, working at Sailrock Resort is the people. Maintenance, and Cost Control. Sailrock They’re very caring and friendly – and thanks the students of Marjorie Basden no matter what department you work in, High School and the Turks and Caicos all of the employees will look out for you” Community College for expressing great interest in the 2018 Sailrock Summer said Forbes.

Aaron Forbes

When asked about what advice Internship Program.

Visit of Royal Navy Ship, RFA Mounts Bay, to TCI

Following its deployment to Royal Engineers and Royal Marines TCI in March to help counter the surge – carried out a range of hurricane in illegal sloops from Haiti, the Royal preparedness tasks on the island Navy’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA including work at the customs yard and Mounts Bay, returned to TCI on 27 testing of DDME’s radio equipment.

June in the course of its deployment to Members of the HADR Troop, several the region to support the efforts of the of whom had been stationed in TCI UK’s Caribbean Overseas Territories to immediately after Hurricane Irma in prepare for this year’s hurricane season. September last year, also visited key His Excellency the Governor, the Hon. installations on Grand Turk and held Premier and Her Excellency the Deputy meetings with the Governor, Deputy Governor met the Commanding Officer Governor, DDME and others to of RFA Mounts Bay, Captain Peter discuss TCI’s state of readiness for this Selby, on board the ship while it was in hurricane season and how the UK may Grand Turk. be able to support TCI’s efforts in the

While here, Mounts Bay event of another hurricane hitting TCI delivered hurricane equipment and this season. this week, supplies which have been donated to Separately TCI. At the request of the Department representatives of the UK military and for Disaster Management and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Emergencies (DDME), Mounts Bay’s attended the 6th Caribbean Regional Operations Council Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Information Relief (HADR) Troop – a contingent of (CRIOC) meeting in Providenciales

hosted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. The meeting brought together representatives from across the region and international partners including from the UK, US, Canada, the Netherlands, Bermuda and the Bahamas for talks on coordinating efforts in the event of a repeat of last year’s catastrophic weather events. Participants in the meeting also took part in the first crossCaribbean hurricane response exercise aimed at helping contribute towards preparations being in place for the hurricane season and bringing together partner countries to this end.

Commenting on the visit of RFA Mounts Bay and other events taking place in TCI this week, His Excellency the Governor said;

“As we in these islands of Turks and Caicos continue with our preparations for the hurricane season, I

wish to express thanks for the visit of various advisors from the UK’s Armed Forces and for the return of RFA Mounts Bay, following its deployment here in March, which has delivered hurricane specific equipment and supplies. I was pleased to be joined by the Premier and Deputy Governor when we met the Captain of RFA Mounts Bay on board the ship on 27 June to discuss preparations for this year’s season.

Together these visits and initiatives are demonstration of the UK Government’s commitment to the people of this Territory and of its determination to play its part in hurricane preparations.

We all hope and pray that we will not again suffer hurricanes of the scale seen in TCI last year; but it is our collective duty to make ourselves ready to deal with such a possibility should it come to pass.

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Natural arthritis remedies

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

The word arthritis literally means inflammation to the joints.

Though there are different types of arthritis, the challenge of controlling the pain and swelling in the joints remains the same.

Most persons need to take medications whether at intervals or consistently, to get control of the pains and their lives. These medications do have side effects however which can be quite serious especially if taken over the long term.

As a result, many persons look to nature for remedies. There are dozens of supplements that claim they’re effective arthritis treatments, but can they really help improve your pain? Research shows that some really may help and might even enable you to take lower doses of prescription drugs!

Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate

Most supplements that are marketed for joint health have both glucosamine and chondroitin in them.

Chondroitin is found in our connective tissue and is integral for proper functioning of cartilage, bone and collagen in the skin. Experts believe this arthritis treatment works by helping to keep cartilage healthy, and a review of studies found that it significantly improved joint function and helped with pain and inflammation. In fact, a

recent study compared it to ibuprofen and showed that in some cases, it gave similar pain relief!

Glucosamine is thought to help with osteoarthritis pain and protect cartilage from deteriorating. Using the sulphate salt of glucosamine seems to be more effective than other preparations.

A National Institutes of Health, NIH, study found that when combined, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate are more effective that when taken by themselves.

Omega-3

There is solid medical evidence from a plethora of studies which indicate that omega -3 fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Omega-3s are well known to be heart healthy but they are also great for the joints.

When being taken for joint pains daily supplementation should be used and many rheumatologists suggest between 1000-3000mg per day.

We can however get these healthy fats from our diet as well. As such, a diet filled with fatty fish such as salmon and sardines and nuts like walnuts is advisable. This is particularly true if your joint pains are from a generalized inflammatory process such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

SAM-e Several studies have found S-adenosyl-

L-methionine (SAM-e), a chemical that occurs naturally in the body, to be helpful for osteoarthritis. Research has even shown that it may be as effective an arthritis treatment as pain killers such as ibuprofen. However, it can interfere with other medications, including antidepressants.

Fruits & Vegetables

A diet full of fruits and vegetables will be stocked with lots of vitamins, minerals and of course, antioxidants. Vitamin C, which is found in high quantities in most citrus fruits, is important in building connective tissue.

It is integral in building strong bones and elastic and youthful skin. Whilst studies geared at proving that vitamin C can help with joint pains have been equivocal, research has found that people with the least amount of vitamin C in their diet were three times more likely to develop arthritis than people whose diets included plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Spices: Ginger & Turmeric

Dr. marsha Barnett have similar effects.

An antioxidant compound in turmeric known as curcumin is said to fight inflammation. Adding ginger and turmeric to your diet will not only add to the tastiness of your dishes but also the flexibility of your joints! However, in supplement form both turmeric and ginger can interact with blood thinners and can aggravate gallbladder disease.

Supplements are not free of side effects and they aren’t regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

When choosing supplements, stick with well-known lines and always discuss it with your doctor before you start as they may interact with other medications you may be taking.

Ginger root, either fresh or dried, is known to improve joint pain *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general and reduce inflammation for people practitioner who also specializes with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid in dermatology. For questions arthritis. Turmeric, which is a bright or comments, please contact at yellow spice which gives curry its color, drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at is ground from a plant related to ginger Associated Medical Practices - 946root has also been shown to 4242.

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work.

Competencies and other desirable qualities include:

JOB VACANCY NOTICE BY THE TCI INTEGRITY COMMISSION The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to the following position which will soon be vacant within the Commission.

1.Senior Compliance Officer (post to be based in Grand Turk or Providenciales) Purpose and Key Responsibilities (a)To have oversight of the day-to-day management of the Compliance Unit of the Integrity Commission; (a)To manage, supervise and assist personnel of his/her Unit in ensuring that the Commission effectively and efficiently discharges its mandate asanti-corruption agency and institution protecting good governance, through: •the promotion of integrity, honesty and good faith in public life of the TCI; •the robust implementation of and compliance with the provisions of the Integrity Commission Ordinance, Political Activities Ordinance, Bribery Ordinance, the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life, and the Constitution to the extent relevant to the Commission. (b)To develop measures, including compliance policies, manuals and strategies aimedat strengthening the Integrity Commission’s ethical standards and anti-corruption efforts.

Other Key Responsibilities include, to: •manage the intake and secure storage of declarations and statements of registrable interests; •provide oversight of and lead in the reviews and examinations of declarations for compliance, ensuring completeness, accuracy, consistency and validity of information for purposes of issuance of Compliance of Certificate; •provide oversight of and lead in the review and examination of statements of registrable interests for compliance, ensuring completeness, accuracy, consistency and validity of information for purposes of compiling and maintaining the Register of Interests; •manage the execution of full audits on declarations and statements of registrable interests to determine if there is evidence of possible corruption, falsehoods or fraudulent representations; •manage the examination of the practices and procedures of public bodies in order to facilitate the discovery of corrupt practices; •assist public bodies in developing robust policy and strategy to fight corruption and install integrity in their operations, including in the setting of ethics and compliance standards; •instruct, advise and assist the management of public bodies to put in place changes in practices or procedures necessary to prevent or reduce the occurrence of corrupt acts; •refine and improve on the current compliance policies and procedures and develop position papers on related issues; •provide ethics advice and information in relation to the Code of Conduct and conflict of interests matters; •design and implement training, communication and outreach strategy for “specified persons in public life”; •assist in other areas of work in the Commission as it becomes necessary; Qualification and Experience •a Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Auditing, Law or similar.

•a minimum of ten years’ experience in auditing, organizational ethics and compliance reviews, including at least 5 years at a senior managerial level; •Professional certifications including a CCEP, CIA, CFE are highly desirable; •overseas work experience (ideally in the Overseas Territories), experience of working closely with other cultures and/or experience working with public services in small Islands states; •a strong track record of achievement in compliance and related

•possess and demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, probity and understanding of fiduciary responsibilities to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands; •experience in administering a financial disclosure programme; •knowledgeable of current “best practices” in ethics and compliance programs, policies and procedures; •knowledge and understanding of global anti-corruption and good governance laws and regulations and ethical codes; •proven knowledge of public sector anti-corruption issues, policies and practices; •excellent understanding of financial instruments and transactions including banking instruments, investment vehicles and instruments, cash flows, corporate structures, partnership arrangements, and similar; •good knowledge of investigative strategies, principles and methods; •ability and experience in conducting interviews, eliciting relevant information and dealing with a wide range of stakeholders; •good analytic and evaluation skills to identify procedural or compliance weaknesses, and strong problem-solving ability; •be able to provide guidance on compliance and financial disclosure issues; •excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication and presentation skills •ability to manage and review large volumes of data, as well as experience and skill in reviewing documentation to identify relevant evidence; •demonstrates understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and awareness of how to handle and maintain documents of evidentiary value; •excellent IT competence, particularly in the use of spreadsheets, and the ability to drill down into computerised data to discover hidden information; •conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; •the ability to work under pressure and independently, as well as collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; •The applicant will particularly demonstrate suitability for a role that involves driving forward good governance, integrity and anti- corruption messages in the sensitive political and fragile financial, milieu of a small Overseas Territory.

Remuneration Salary is$78,000per annum(circa) but negotiable depending on qualification and experience Specific requirement for TCI Integrity Commission Ordinance The successful candidate to this post will be required to file with the Governor, a Declaration of Income, Assets & Liabilities pursuant to section 39 of the Integrity Commission Ordinance.

Application procedure Applicants are requested to submit their CV together with an accompanying letter demonstrating why they would wish to work with the Commission and what particular attributes they would bring to its work. Certified copies of qualifications as well as the names and letters of two referees must be submitted with your application.

The deadline for applications is 20th July 2018.

Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Applicants who had previously applied for any of these posts need not apply again.

Applications should be returned to the Secretary, TCI Integrity Commission either by email, fax, or mail Direct mail should be addressed to Mrs. Wanda Ariza, Secretary, The Integrity Commission, Franklyn Missick Building, Church Folly, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. The contact details are: e-mail: secretary@integritycommission.tc; or Info@integritycommission.tc ; Tel. 9461941; Fax. 9461355.

For further information on these vacant posts, please visit the Commission’s website at www.integritycommission.tc

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What has happened to Civil Servants’ Pension and Gratuity?

By Jamell Robinson

Certainly many has seen a video currently on social media which essentially is a shortened version of a point of view expressed by Drexwell Seymour in greater detail several weeks ago.

Since we are talking pensions, I now ask what has happened to Civil Servants’ pension and gratuity? What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Hundreds of civil servants saw their benefits striped from them April 1st, 2012 when the Pensions Ordinance was amended. Stick a pin on that date as we will revisit it shortly.

While this current administration has condemned the works of previous PNP administrations, it is quite convenient their acceptance of the politicians’ pension policy.

If anything, one has to wonder why the British Interim Government would strip civil servants of many benefits, including a 10% salary cut, yet would not modify the Legislator’s

Allowances Ordinance i.e. Politicians Pensions?

Was it to buy future Politicians silence on the issue when it was brought to the consultative forum and advisory council? Did those that almost qualified with one term under their belts think to themselves, boy if I speak up for civil servants on this issue, I might jeopardize by ability to get pension at 50 years old.

As the outgoing Vice President of the Civil Service Association, I don’t recall the current Premier putting up much of a fight when the bill was tabled in the consultative forum.

So again, what has happened to Civil Servants’ pension and gratuity? There are a few ways you can deal with this situation: The first option, being to reinstate the system that was operated pre-amendment to the pension’s ordinance.

This was promised on page 54 of the PDM 2016 Manifesto “the Change Document” which quotes “a PDM Government will seek to reinstate gratuities for post 1992 staff

OPERATIONS MANANGER GRAND TURK, SALT CAY AND SOUTH CAICOS OPERATIONS Description  Responsible for steering and guiding effective, preventative and corrective maintenance activities on the T&D Systems, Energy Production Systems and substations on Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos, as directed by the VP of Grand Turk and Sister Islands Operations. Ensure effective organization and coordination of customer services, supervise internal customs brokerage operations of material, equipment and diesel fuel inventory; and all materials management operations (purchasing, receiving, warehousing, etc.) within the division. Provide leadership in the execution of energy and power quality audits, substation transformer testing, thermographic inspections, and customer claim investigations; and technical support to the Production & Fleet Department within the Business Unit.  To understand and successfully implement the organization’s vision, mission and values.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Energy Production  Responsible to see that the generation of electricity is performed in a safe, efficient and effective manner on Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos.  Work in close coordination with and oversight from the Senior Director of Energy Production (assisted by the Plant Production Manager and Plant Control Manager) in developing and implementing effective maintenance, monitoring and reporting programs at the Energy Production facilities on Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos.  Responsible for the coordination of fuel deliveries to ensure that there is adequate fuel supply at all times in support of the Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos operations.  Responsible to see that the Energy Production facilities are prepared; in accordance with the company’s Disaster Preparedness Plan; to deal with hurricane season and assist with developing and implementing a plan for recovery of the plant after a hurricane.

T&D Operations  Plan and direct all engineering activities relating to the design, construction, operations and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems on the islands of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos, in accordance with FTCI’s established standards and practices, as directed by the VP of Grand Turk and Sister Islands Operations.  Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for all major development line construction projects, line extensions and relocations, and pole-line damages by third party or otherwise and work orders as may be required to support the Division.  Manage FortisTCI’s joint use program to ensure accurate and timely updates to all third party attachments.  Guide team in carrying out testing and troubleshooting of T&D and Substation plant and equipment in area of responsibility.

Brokerage & Materials Management Operations  Provide oversight to Materials Management to ensure the brokerage entry processing operations that facilitate material and equipment critical to the Grand Turk Operations Division, are either expeditiously cleared or sent off to meet critical deadlines, inclusive of diesel fuel delivery to the islands of Grand Turk and Salt Cay, in accordance with the applicable ordinances of the TCI.  Ensure proper warehouse operations that support timely procurement into and issues from warehouse inventory to ensure that inventory stock levels are maintained sufficiently and in accordance to best industry standards, which facilitates the various operations on the islands associated with the Division; inclusive of accurate record keeping via internal controls to include periodic inventory counts.

Financial Reporting & Administration  Monitor, analyse, investigate, and resolve abnormal balances in inventory related to

and the introduction of Pensions for the Civil Service.” When will this take place?; The second option, implement the gratuity and pension scheme proposed the Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing led Administration that is still on the book and can be actioned immediately;

Or a third option and my preference, reinstatement the ability for employees hired pre 1992 to convert 25% of their pension as gratuity, and implement a service wide performance based rewards program which will pay out bonuses in 2-3 year intervals as was fought for by the Civil Service Association during the Interim Administration.

To pay for it, I would freeze all gratuities for new or renewed contracts and redistribute those savings within the program. The goal is equity for all civil servants, not the imbalance that currently exists between contract workers and TCI Workers.

Hopefully, this issue does not go the way 100% Service Charge has gone thus far.

P.S. The Honorable Leader

Jamell Robinson of the Opposition, Hon. Charles Washington “Washy” Misick, has faithfully served the Turks and Caicos Islands for over 25 years. A wise man isn’t bamboozled by distraction. So please, no more distractions, just deliver!

Stay Blessed TCI.

Energy and Production Division  Ensure timely, accurate inventory and accounting records are maintained at all times  Review and assist in reconciling inventory errors, receiving, issuances and ordering discrepancies  Assist the VP of Grand Turk and Sister Islands Operations in identifying developmental needs of T&D, Customer Services and Brokerage & Materials Management staff through proper evaluation; and develop and implement a program for continuous on the job monitoring and training, to minimize and to ultimately reduce deficiencies.  Assist the VP of Grand Turk and Sister Islands Operations in the preparation of capital and operating expenditure budgets through the provision of cost estimates for the T&D and Substation Customer Services and Brokerage & Materials Management Departments.

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications:  Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or an accredited equivalent.  Minimum of 5 year’ experience at management level.  Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of T&D Systems, inclusive of system planning, protection, grounding and root cause analysis, in regards to both overhead and underground HV and LV distribution networks.  Minimum of 5 years’ knowledge and familiarity with test instruments used in diagnosing technical conditions on the system; and of materials, equipment and energy metering.  Must have 3-5 years’ experience in warehouse management and finance in the energy and utilities sector Abilities and Skills:  General knowledge of metering installations and power plant operations.  Proficiency in interpretation of mechanical and electrical drawings and manuals.  Above average analytical skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, towards good decision making.  Familiarity with the Electricity Ordinance of the Turks & Caicos Islands; the National Electric Code; the National Electricity Safety Code; ANSINETA Equipment Maintenance Testing; ANSI Code for Electricity Metering; and the TCIG Customs Ordinance and Harmonized Tariff Classification Codes.  Possess a valid Turks and Caicos Islands driver’s license Core competencies & full details of job description- Must be obtained upon request to apply.

Salary range: $79,000 - $118,500 per annum.

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is July 2nd 2018 to: Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc

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Four CEOs/Directors ‘missing’ in TCI for a long time. Why can’t we find them?

By Drexwell Seymour Introduction

The role of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is very critical to the success of any organization. Due to this fact, I cannot comprehend why these positions at some of the statutory bodies in TCI have been vacant for such a long time.

The four CEOs/Directors that are missing are for National Health Insurance Board, National Insurance Board, Invest TCI and TCI Ports Authority. National Health Insurance Board has ben without a CEO since June 2017. National Insurance Board has been without a Director/CEO since November 2017. Invest TCI has been without a CEO since June 2017. TCI Ports Authority has been without a CEO since November 2017.

same salary as the predecessor so the local candidate stood his ground and did not accept the position. We now have someone in the position who has been acting for a year. What is the hold up?

TCI Ports Authority TCI Ports Authority is another critical body in TCI with responsibility for our ports which is our main source of revenue through customs duties. The Deputy is performing his role as well as acting Director. This cannot in any shape or form be effective.

Issues

All of these statutory bodies play an integral part in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Even though there are individuals acting in the capacities as National Health Insurance Board CEOs, these individuals also have their roles to do and so they are performing

The National Health Insurance dual roles.

Board is one of the most topical Boards This cannot be effective for any in TCI, in that it was even recommended organization as it becomes a burden for that the Board should be absorbed into the individual acting and as a result the ministry. the individual can become “burnout”.

However, TCIG has stated it Furthermore, if the individual will not do so. The Govt provides more is performing dual roles for such a long than $29million a year to National time, then some of the functions of one Health Insurance Board and this alone of the roles will be neglected. Perhaps requires a Head to manage these funds. if the individual was acting for a month I recalled where certain individuals or two, then it may be reasonable but blamed management for the budget for almost a year, this is unacceptable. over-run for NHIP and so some “wise” With the exception of TCI Ports folks got rid of the CEO and the CFO Authority, the posts for CEO/Directors at the same time and have the medical of the other three statutory bodies have director act as the CEO while carrying been advertised now at least on three out his role as medical director. different occasions. What does this

There was no transition or hand mean? over. One would think if management Are we not getting enough was indeed the issue then there would applicants? Are there particular be an urgent need to recruit a CEO, but individuals that certain members of no, it has been a year now.

Government want to apply for the

The organization is in a crisis job? Is TCIG looking for the perfect mode right now without a CEO, without candidate? Does this mean that there an IT director, without a CFO, without is nounanimousagreement by cabinet? a HR manager, without an internal Members of Board of the auditor.

Statutory Bodies along with a HR

My understanding is that the Committee normally interview the acting CEO will be leaving soon as well candidates for CE0 position and then and so the organization will be without advise the Minister responsible for the a medical director soon.

Board about the decision.

I sat on the interview panel for The minister in turns takes the financial controller and I thought the matter to Cabinet for further the person chosen was a great choice approval. The Ordinance clearly states but yet it was not approved. The the Minister may appoint the CEO. National Health Insurance Board Why does the entire Cabinet have to be cannot be a priority, otherwise these involved in the selection of the CEO for positions would have been occupied. the Statutory Bodies?

National Health Insurance needs a Why do you have a Board CEO and CFO now. and an HR Committee? I must admit someone pointed out to me that Minster National Insurance Board means Minister in Cabinet and so it requires approval from cabinet. I just

The National Insurance Board don’t get it. maintains the main source of our Our leaders should be leaders retirement funds. I know the acting not administrators. There are so many CEO is doing a great job, but she also other issues in our country that need has her other many roles to do as well. to be addressed. Our elected officials In fact, in the past, there used to be one should not be spending too much Director/CEO and two deputy directors energy and time on the selection of a of National Insurance Board. However, CEO or CFO of a statutory body. Trust now there is just one Director and one the Board’s decision. Select the right Deputy Director. people to be on the Board. Empower the Board to make the decision and Invest TCI then the Minister ratifies it.

Invest TCI was created to promote local and international investment in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A local candidate was selected as the CEO but was not offered the

Recommendations •If there are challenges in finding the ideal candidate, then appoint a temporary CEO similar to what was done when TCIG appointed

Floyd Seymour as the interim CEO of National Health. This would give the current acting person a relief so that they can perform their tasks.

•Retain the previous postholder in the position until they are able to find a replacement.

•Given that most of the individuals were acting for a year, perhaps TCIG should confirm that acting individual in the CEO post. Stop wasting time re-advertising the jobs.

•If Cabinet cannot agree to the candidate that the Board agrees to, then have the applicants submit their resumes directly to Cabinet and have Cabinet be the interview panel and select their chosen cabinet.

•I recommend that some of the Board members resign if their recommendations for the CEO posts cannot be accepted after three attempts.

Conclusion

Drexwell Seymour

Stop wasting money and time re- The other non-elected advertising the CEO roles. You may not members of cabinet were also given be able to recruit the perfect candidate an opportunity for the roles they are as we all have our weaknesses. Every currently in. The organizations cannot four years, the electorate of Turks continue to function properly without and Caicos givepoliticians (some a CEO confirmed in the post. Make a with experience and some without decision. Everyone deserves a chance. experience) opportunity every four After all, the chosen candidate will be years and yet some of our experienced on a probationary period. Please let the people are not given an opportunity to Boards find these missing CEOs and become CEOs. ratify their decisions.

SAILROCK CONTRACTING LIMITED [SAILROCK] is seeking a qualified candidate for the position below

CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR • This person will work with the Construction Manager and play a key role in ensuring the successful completion of construction projects for the expansion of Sailrock Resort, as well as private homes for Sailrock Living. This person will reside in South Caicos.

RESPONSIBILITIES Include, but are not limited to: • Liaising with sub-contractors and vendors to negotiate contracts, eliminate scope gaps, and maintain positive and financially healthy relationships • Maintain relationship with Customs to ensure container offloading processes are smooth and adhere to local policy • Expedite and distribute materials to sites as needed using smart and efficient processes • Manage offloading and distribution of all construction materials and containers • Be the lead “fire-fighter” to resolve problems, see roadblocks early, and respond to needs of each project • Be the primary “on the ground” person for all active construction – answering questions, driving labor force, and anticipating upcoming needs • Working with Construction Manager and Chicago construction team to successfully drive all construction projects to budget and schedule • Managing and providing daily oversight of all construction activities with a critical path and quality control focus • Tracking progress consistently and communicating regularly with Construction Manager on progress and roadblocks • Ensuring the satisfaction and excellent work performance of all labor • Provide daily oversight of projects as directed by Construction Manager • Monitor punch list completions • Coordinate delivery and installation of all FFE and OSE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE: • A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting Software (SAGE is a plus), and MS Project Scheduling or similar software is preferred • Significant experience in ground up development and construction with a minimum of fifteen years or relevant experience Salary Range • $60,000 - $65,000 Annually Please submit applications to Human Resources Department: • Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales • Email: humanresources@southcaicos.com New Position – Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labor Board.

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DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY & LINE OPERATIONS Description  The Director of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and Lines Operations’ role is to provide expert leadership in the area of EHS, Fleet Services and Lines Operations.  The incumbent will provide technical leadership for all line operations personnel and contractors during line construction, maintenance, and other operational functions. The Director of EHS and Lines Operation will ensure that all construction activities are completed in a safe and efficient manner and will interact with Fortis TCI staff to provide technical assistance when planning distribution, transmission and substation projects to ensure a safe and quality design that best meets our current and future customer needs.  As a member of the senior management team, the Director of EHS and Lines Operations will understand and successfully implement the organization’s vision, mission and values.

Main Duties  Responsible for leadership in the Environment and Safety Department  Responsible for leading the construction and project management of overhead and underground line construction projects.  Responsible for line crews and other technical staff in troubleshooting the electrical system for power restoration and improved reliability.  Responsible for assisting in revising the distribution standards and to develop standard work method procedures and safety practices for line all operation activities.  Responsible to identify any job specialty training requirements & any job related compliance training that may improve the safety and efficiency of the line work force.  Responsible to assist in annual budget preparation and ensure that spending is justified and within budget.  Responsible for Transportation operation  Responsible to assist both T&D Design & Customer Service and follow all integrated work flow processes to maintain the highest quality of customer service.  Responsible to ensure that the electrical system mapping database is accurate by providing detailed as built field construction drawings and field data to the mapping co-coordinators.  Responsible to develop and carry out quality design and construction inspections on line operations and other associated projects.  Responsible to develop and carry out job site inspections and to implement a work observation program.  Responsible to ensure that all customer generated work such as service connections, line extensions, line upgrades and area lighting are completed as designed and on schedule.  Responsible to monitor all trouble call reports returned by the line staff to ensure that a detailed incident report is completed and any follow up activities are forwarded to T&D design & Customer Service.  To ensure all safety practices are implemented and enforced in normal day to day operations & other line operation projects.  To assist with the design and execution of distribution, transmission, and

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substation capital projects as required.  Responsible to enforce the approved Fortis TCI policies and procedures as required.  Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.  This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by the position holder. It is not designed to contain nor should it be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of individuals in this role.

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: Required:  A Degree in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Engineering Technologist supplemented by at least 10 years post graduate utility experience, a strong working knowledge of personal computers and excellent planning and organizational skills.  Minimum of 10 years in the utility business with at least 5 years in a management role  Self-motivated, results-oriented team player with superior communications skills and consistently display initiative in your work.

Abilities and Skills:  Excellent team player and team building skills  Good analytical skills  Excellent written and oral communication skills  Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure  Ability to build strong trust relationships and maintain positive relationships internally and externally  Ability to communicate clearly the work priorities and direction of the departments  Ability to lead change processes, strong project management and time management skills  Solid numerical and budgeting skills  Must be goal oriented and self-motivated  Must possess strong, organisational, multi-tasking, analytical and problem solving skills  Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Office software programs, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various databases.

Salary range: $92,130 - $138,190 per annum. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is July 2nd 2018 to: Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc

hours.  Follow Superintendent Plant Control directive and be diligent in correctly execute daily plant site and equipment clean up duties.  Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by Plant Operations contingencies from time to time.

MECHANICAL LABOURER OBJECTIVES & PURPOSE OF THE JOB  Provide general labour in support of the work of general site service housekeeping and orderliness, under the general direction of the Manager of Plant Control & Electrical Maintenance.

MAIN DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsible for the daily cleaning of all Generation office and bathroom facilities, including floors, walls, furnishing, shelves and toilet fixtures.  Responsible for maintaining the floor and trenches around all engines, cleaned and free of dirt, oil and grease. Engine halls and trenches must be cleaned first off in the morning and on a continual basis during the course of the working day.  Responsible for tapping up jacket water systems with chemical additives as directed by the Superintendent Plant Control. It is also the responsibility of the generation labourer to place buckets and oil absorbent pads around any lube oil and/or fuel leaks so that leaks are contained until repairs can be affected by the mechanics.  Responsible for keeping the substation compound free of weeds and vegetation working under the supervision of an electrical technician.  The generation labourer is assigned to work with mechanics on completion of his daily plant cleaning routine and provides assistance in cleaning of engine parts and other non-skilled work.  The generation labourer also provides assistance to the electrical maintenance section in physical and application of chemical sprays to keep the electrical generator component cleaned of dirt and grease.  Ensure compliance to the company’s safety policy and procedures and consistent and proper use of issued personal protective equipment (PPEs) when on the plant site and during the execution of work duties.  Ensure familiarity and fully compliance with the company’s environmental commitment and policy at all times during the execution of daily work activities, with particular emphasis to fuel and lube oil spill prevention.  Report any equipment abnormalities or defects observed during the course of engine service and plant housekeeping activities to the Superintendent or to the designated maintenance team leader.  Operate company vehicles as required in a manner consistent with company policy and TCI traffic regulations.  Be properly and neatly attired in the uniform provided and ensure consistent and appropriate use of all personal protective equipment (PPEs) provided when on plant compound or in the execution of assigned duties.  Respond promptly when called by the Manager of Plant Control in response to emergencies that may arise outside of regular working

ACADEMIC/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Successful completion of a 5 year high school program would be an asset.  Be familiar with and qualified to operate plant machinery such as fork lifts.  As the language of work is English, competence in verbal and written English is required .

CORE COMPETENCY SKILLS:  This position requires heavy lifting and hard work therefore an affinity for hard work and excellent physical strength is mandatory.  This position requires that cleaning work be done in a high voltage environment, therefore the candidate must be able to work safely and follow instructions when doing so.  This position is essentially that of a cleaner in a dirty, greasy and noisy environment therefore an affinity for heavy routine work, under a high pressure and noisy industrial environment is a necessary aptitude.  The holder of this position must be highly motivated, a self-starter who needs little supervision, and solution oriented.  Excellent Team player qualities and self-discipline is mandatory.  Competency in written and oral communication skills in English  Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook Salary range: $22,530 - $33,790.

Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is July 2nd 2018 to: Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc

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PROUDLY CELEBRATING YOUR ACHIEVEMENT! “I believe every organization can benefit from having an economist on their team.

My goal is to be that for FortisTCI. I saw the benefit in studying development economics because we too face many of the same struggles as other developing nations.”

- TeAnn Thomas

FortisTCI is pleased to announce that Jr. Business Analyst TeAnn Thomas, has successfully completed studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada and was awarded a Master’s degree in Development Economics on June 1, 2018.

TeAnn returns to FortisTCI to continue her outstanding career in a new role as Resource Planning and Utility Analytics Officer.

Congratulations, TeAnn!

“The utility industry requires a wide array of skill-sets, both technical and business. Today, we are being challenged by the forces of decentralization, decarbonization, and digitization, the so-called 3Ds. In this environment, analyzing data from our vast databases and using data analytics to plan better and anticipate customers’ needs are critical. Indeed, to deliver a high value proposition to customers, utilities must be “smart” by investing in their people. We are very proud of TeAnn; we congratulate her on her exceptional achievement, and we are happy to have her back.”

- FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell 2017 Winner

Allied Member of the Year

www.fortistci.com | 649-946-4313

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GENERAL MANAGER REQUIRED An immediate opening for a GENERAL MANAGER in a luxury Providenciales property has become available

Page 23 15.Perform community outreach and organize such efforts on a large scale.

16.Write reports and comprehensive plans for owners and brand on wide variety of topics.

17.Read and use data from STR and Revinate to adjust strategy accordingly.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OVERVIEW: Responsible for management of overall operation of the resort including maintaining asset, managing guest experience and optimizing profitability by direct and indirect supervision of hotel employees and implementing strategic plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Develop and implement effective and productive strategic planning and policy.

2.Direct and monitor all daily operations of the resort.

3.Directly supervise, develop, maintain and support individual performance and group dynamics of all executive committee members and be well versed in all of their disciplines (Human Resources, Facilities, Revenue Management, Sales & Marketing, Resort Operations, Rooms Division, Food and Beverage, Finance).

4.Indirectly supervise all department heads.

5.Work with all key stakeholders including resort owners, brand, villa owners, travel partners, and Government.

6.Optimize profitability and balance that with optimizing service excellence through the aforementioned plans and policies created and managed daily.

7.Indirectly supervise all department heads and review and evaluate their performance on an on-going basis.

8.Develop individual goals and projects for subordinate employees, give ongoing support and training.

9.Monitor hotel renovation projects.

10.Charged with building and recruiting top talent from TCI and abroad with a focus on growing TCI talent pool and developing them to higher levels within the organization.

11.Respond in courteous, professional and prompt manner in order to resolve all guest and staff difficulties.

12.Responsible for employee compliance with resort policies and procedures. Initiate disciplinary action when appropriate.

13.Supervise, direct, coordinate, influence and persuade staff in order to maintain service standards of hotel.

14.Be able to build a budget with finance and present to ownership along with capital plans.

OPEN JOB POSITIONS DATE OPEN: June 25, 2018 POSITION: Strata Engineer

START DATE: ASAP

Job Overview: Engineering course undergraduate or Vocational School graduate with good verbal and communication skills. With at least four years work experience in the field of Hospitality. His main role is to liaise between the owner and supplier/ contractor and Maintenance Department with regards to owner’s requests. He will ensure that owners unit are maintained to the highest standard and communicate to them any engineering concern in their unit.

Job Requirements: •Highly knowledgeable on engineering aspects of the hotel operation.

•Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Proficient with computer and its • Excellent planner.

•Knowledgeable on construction and other related discipline.

•Proficient with computer and its peripherals.

•Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.

•Punctual and discipline in terms of attendance.

•Committed to delivering prompt, courteous and efficient engineering service.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply.

Salary Range: $33,000 per annum DATE OPEN: June 25, 2018 POSITION: Facilities Technician

START DATE: ASAP

Job Requirements: Engineering course, undergraduate or vocational school graduate with good verbal and written communication skills. Must have at least 5 years work experience engineering/ facilities equipment operations and maintenance gained in hospitality or other industries.

•Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical equipment and plumbing trouble shooting •Working knowledge of swimming pool operation and water chemistry •Working knowledge of sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance •Knowledge of computers and its peripherals •Planning and executing preventative maintenance of suites and equipment within •Knowledge of Operational Health and Safety Standards •Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment maintenance and trouble shooting

1. A minimum of 15 years of hotel/resort experience with at least 10 on the Executive Level and at least 10 in ultra-luxury.

2. Experience as a resort executive in multiple countries, and multiple global luxury brands.

3. Ability to train, motivate, evaluate, mentor and guide employees and managers to meet desired results.

4. Ability to maintain excellent relations with staff.

5. Knowledge of pricing and marketing strategies.

6. Must have strong network within the hotel travel agent realm, having attended the International Luxury Travel Market trade shows and consortia trade shows multiple times in the US and Europe.

7. Exceptional oral communication skills to ensure ability to negotiate and persuade guests and staff to achieve results beneficial to operation of resort.

8. Ability to create, implement and monitor resort and staff goals, strategies and policies, as well as lead all departmental and resort wide meetings 9. Ability to converse calmly with irate guests, superiors and subordinates in sometimes intense emotional situations, work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines 10.Essential to be able to operate resort software systems including Opera and Micros and be proficient in reading industry reports including STR and Revinate.

WORK HOURS AND REMUNERATION Employee will be required to work day and evening shifts, both weekdays and weekends as required along with public holidays, including Festive. The position has a starting minimum salary of US$9,500/month, and will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Deadline for submission of the application is Wednesday 10th July, 2018 Applications should include a detailed resume demonstrating strong experience in all of the above areas. References will be required if shortlisted.

Applications should be submitted by email to: info@misickstanbrook.tc and be addressed to the Board of Directors, CR Hotel Ltd, Northwest Point, Providenciales.

•Knowledge of industry storekeeping procedures •Must be computer literate and technology savvy, particularly for ordering and follow up processes •Must be familiar with electrical and mechanical parts Shift Varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Salary Range: Maximum $2,500 monthly – Commensurate with experience DATE OPEN: June 25, 2018 START DATE: August 15, 2018 POSITION: Laundry Attendant/Housekeeper Job Requirements:  Ensure the hotel has adequate amounts of linen and towels and all time  Assist in all Housekeeping responsibilities, cleaning of all guest rooms, stocking amenities and linens  physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend  Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 30lbs)  Ensure inventory is used properly and in supply at all times This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $7.00 per hour DATE OPEN: June 25, 2018 START DATE: September 9, 2018 POSITION: Kitchen Steward

Job Overview: Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bus persons and food and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience, also clean physical surroundings while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the hotel standards, A few of their duties would entail promptly and carefully sorting soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly; quickly washing ware and replacing them in storage areas as designated and ensuring the dish machine is properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.

Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Wage: $6.25 per hour Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department @ (649) 946-8550 Ext. 7500 Email: nikiesha@thewestbayclub.com Fax: (649) 941-8695 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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LOCAL NEWS

Harvest Reapers International hosts Ordination graduation, Award and Service Ceremony

Graduating Class of 2018

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arvest Reapers International Ministries and School of Ministry, Bible Institute of Theology, Turks and Caicos Islands Campus hosted its Ordination graduation, Award and service at the Airport Inn Hotel Ballroom on Sunday June 24th, 2018 under the theme, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few”.

Eighteen (18) graduates graduated from the Harvest Reapers International Ministries and

School of Ministry, Bible Institute of Theology, some were ordained, received their Christian Counseling Licenses, and Christian Life skill Licenses

Ordination candidates were; Pastor Shirley Calcano, Pastor Lillian Boyce, Pastor Karen Bernabe, Pastor Mary Durham, Ministers Samuel and Dawnett Simons, Minister Dennis Robinson, Minister Megan Lettice, Minister Janet Green,

Minister Janet Fulford.

License and Certified for Christian Counseling: Apostle Dezrene Robinson, Elder Finbar Grant, Pastor Karen Uzzel Stevenson, Pastor Lillian Boyce, Pastors Daniel and Shirley Calcano, Minister Dennis Robinson, Minister Megan Lettice, Minster Janet Green, Sister Barbara Handfield and Pastor Karen Bernabe. Barbara Handfield was awarded licenses and certified

for Christian life skills.

Throughout the night, special Honorary Doctorate of Theology awards went to Apostle Kenneth Chukwu of Faith Tabernacle Church of God and Bishop Sherlock Patmore of Christ is the Answer Ministry.

The SUN captured there photographs at the event.

Photos By: Kelano Howell.

Bishop Dr. Earle Fulford of Harvest Reapers International Ministries and School of Ministry

Apostle Dr. Howard Akins Jr. CEO, Founder of Harvest Reapers International School of Minister Bible Institution of Theology

Pastor Alvin Harvey, Co Founder and Senior Pastor of Living Word Centre Ministries

Apostle Dr. Howard Akins Jr. leading the Procession and ordination graduation.

Praise and worship by Christ is the Answer Ministry

Scripture reading by Dr. Gloria Akins

Apostle Dr. Howard Akins Jr.

A crowd shot of friends and families of the graduates

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Minister of Education Karen Malcolm

Ministers & Pastors who were ordained

Pastor Karen Bernabe receiving her Christian Counseling License

Pastor Lillian Boyce graduated from Minister to Pastor and also receiving her Christian Counseling License

Pastor Janet Fulford ordained as Minister

Pastors Daniel receiving Christian Counseling License

Pastor Shirley Calcano receiving Christian Counseling License

Minister Megan Lettice receiving Christian Counseling License

Bishop Sherlock Patmore of Christ is the Answer Ministry received a special Honorary Doctorate of Theology award

Minister Dennis Robinson receiving Christian Counseling License.

Apostle Kenneth Chukwu of Faith Tabernacle Church of God receiving special Honorary Doctorate of Theology award

Apostle Dr. Howard Akins Jr. leading the ordination of Ministers & Pastors.

Minister Janet Green receiving Christian Counseling License.

Samuel Lightbourne ordained as Minister

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LOCAL NEWS

Changes that I’ve noticed in the Turks and Caicos Islands

By Kililah Bromley

Being away from home for about three years puts me in a unique position to see the Turks and Caicos Islands from a new perspective.

I am able to notice the changes that my country has gone through and still is going through at this time as a returning islander and student.

However, I must say that there are only a few changes that I notice as I compared how the TCI was in 2015 to now. But, before I get into that, allow me to share a little personal history.

I was born in the capital island, Grand Turk. I was raised in North Caicos by my mother Lucille Parker-Bromley and my grandmother, Emily Gibson-Parker. I like everyone else, enjoy the beautiful, clean beaches that the country boasts, and is what I miss most when I visit other countries.

Ever since I was able to read, I always had a passion for books and became skilled at writing because of it. Thus, I am chasing the dream of becoming a journalist or producer/ director at a media house here in Turks and Caicos. On route to making that dream a reality, I am studying Mass Communication at the Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Jamaica. I absolutely love it as I get to work with amazing people who share the same of a similar passion to mine.

Before I left for Jamaica, I and

a few (if not all) were a bit miserable.

Personally, I was tired of living on an island with no source of entertainment for a 14/15 year old except what was to be found in books. My friends wanted excitement and fun, which was hard to find in North Caicos.

Before I left, I thought of all the development that could be done on such a beautiful island. I thought of Middle Caicos. An island that boasts natural beauty with wonders like the caves and Mudjin Harbour. Middle Caicos was and still is in dire need of developmental projects. There are only about 100 people living on the largest island in the Turks and Caicos which desperately needs to change.

In 2015, there not only needed to be change in terms of development but also in terms of population growth in all the islands. I appreciated the quiet and lack of crime that came with living on North Caicos but places like the churches and the schools would appreciate population growth more than the quiet.

Speaking of development, even though some islands are being neglected in that aspect, I am proud of the numerous developmental projects that have occurred over the past three years. This year alone, there were two groundbreakings and two more in the near future. With all the resorts in the making and the artful way that our beaches are being marketed, the

population in Turks and Caicos is bound to continue growing. Families and businessmen are just waiting to invest their lives and money in our islands.

However, they are not the only ones who want to make new lives here. There are others who desperately want to start a new life here in these beautiful islands.

Recently, Turks and Caicos have been witnessing constant attempts at (and some successful) invasions of our borders by Haitian sloops. This change in pace is, of course, not for the better. However, I compliment the Ministry of Border Control and Employment for doing their job in apprehending the illegal immigrants and returning them to their home country.

However, many islanders believe that the Ministry needs to come up with fresh ideas to better protect our borders from constant invasion. I believe that these same islanders need to be more outspoken with their thoughts and have a genuine discussion, whether online or on air, to come up with these fresh ideas to dealing with the invasions.

Turks and Caicos is our home and we all need to take responsibility to keep it clean, safe and protected from outside threats. In order to that, we must not be divided. We must stand together, especially in times of crisis.

Employers must view qualified, competent locals as equally capable of performing as well as the foreigners brought in to fill the positions. As a 19 year old, soon-to-be graduate, I should not have to worry about finding a job in my home country. As a local, I should not have to worry about finding a well-paying job in my home country or having a potential job being taken away by a foreigner. Qualified young locals should be excited about coming home to work and having a dependable, well-paying job instead of considering going abroad to make a living.

Tourists are not the only ones who want to enjoy Turks and Caicos to the fullest extent and make a living in this beautiful country. Turks Islanders should take precedence over foreigners as this is country is home to Islanders.

I for one, in another two years once I graduate hope to see more positive changes for my country. I hope to see more togetherness between the people who call these islands home. I hope to see more equality in the job sector between foreigners and locals. I also hope to see more locals applying and being accepted for jobs and more government involvement in schools, especially in building a new school for Oseta Jolly Primary.

In the end, I am happy to call the Turks and Caicos Islands home and look forward to seeing what the future holds for these islands.

Flow 2013 Top GSAT Awardee D’Janelle Tennant and Flow 2017-18 Summer Intern Zaria Ingham named Valedictorians for BWIC & MHS Class of 2018

Cable & Wireless TC Ltd/Flow TCI, is honoured to announce that D’Janelle Tennant, 2013 Top GSAT Flow Scholarship Awardee, and Zaria Ingham, 2016-17 Flow Summer Intern has been named as the Valedictorians for the British West Indies Collegiate (BWIC) and Maranatha High School (MHS) graduating classes of 2018.

Named the 2018 BWIC Valedictorian, Tennant is the recipient of the Flow scholarship for academic excellence as the top GSAT scholar in 2013 and Valedictorian of the Ona Glinton Primary School. She has maintained academic excellence through hard work, dedication, discipline, discipline, and faith in God. “I’d like to say a special thank you to Flow for their invaluable contribution.

I am really grateful because being at this school has really expanded my knowledge in various subjects and built a strong sense of discipline and character that will catapult me into the next chapter of my educational pursuit,” shared Tennant.

D’Jannelle is the daughter of the Mr. Detorrie Tennant and Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant.

Tennant’s parents remarked, “Affording quality education is a

challenge for even working parents and d’Janelle is really funding her education by her hard work and academic excellence. Thanks to Flow for demonstrating great corporate responsibility.”

Named the 2018 MHS Valedictorian, Ingham was selected as a 2016-17 Flow Summer Intern where she worked for 8 weeks as an assistant in the credit, billing and finance department. Zaria has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her high school experience, and plans on furthering her studies and pursuing a career in Finance.

Zaria is the daughter to proud parents, Mr. Lee Ingham and Mrs. Darcia Ingham.

“I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Flow for giving me the opportunity to not only have hands-on work experience during my summer internship but also better preparing me for the world of work.

This internship provided a great platform to not only interact with various people but to also learn the ins and outs and role of telecoms in this industry,” shared Ingham.

Flow Country Manager, Delleriece Hall remarked: “I am

Ingham Zaria extremely proud of both of these girls for the excellence and discipline they have demonstrated through the course of their high school lives. As a company, it was an honour to be apart of your journey’s and we wish you every success as you continue the pursuit towards your educational futures.”

Tennant D Janelle

To date, Flow has afforded a total of19 top performing GSAT students from around the Turks and Caicos Islands with grants and full scholarships towards their secondary school education, and prides ourselves in being the #1 sponsor of youth and education in the TCI.

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Kischo Trading Leeward Highway Providenciales Seeking to fill the position of Delivery/Truck Drive.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Margaritaville Grand Turk currently seeks to employ the following persons: •ENTERTAINMENT SUPERVISOR •DINING ROOM & RESTAURANT CAPTAINS •SERVERS/WAITERS •HOSTS/ HOSTESSES •HOUSEKEEPERS, BUSSERS & RUNNERS •BAR MANAGER •BARTENDERS •BARBACKS •STEWARD •KITCHEN HELPERS •COOKS •ASSISTANT COOKS •STORE CLERKS •COST CONTROL CLERK •ACCOUNTS SUPERVISOR Persons must have a good command of the English Language and be able to work long hours, holidays and weekends.

•Hourly rate $9 •6 days per week •skilled drivers whose able to lift heavy merchandise. .Must be able to operate a fore-lift Contact: 331-0221 This position is currently not held by anyone.  Seeking to fill the position of a Inventory Manager.

•Hourly rate $11 •6 days per week •Compile and main records of type, quantity, and value of material, sale, equipment, merchandise and supplies stocked in establishment for multiple locations.

Contact: 331-0221 This position is currently not held by anyone  Seeking to fill the position of Store Manager.

Submit applications accompanied by a resume to the Human Resource Department at nrobinson@margaritavillecaribbean.com or by faxing to 649-946-1514.

•Hourly rate $12 • 6 days per week •10 years experience in this field •Able to work on multicultural environment.

Contact: 331-0221

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 13TH JULY 2018

This position is currently not held by anyone

Whilst we thank every applicant for their interest in Margaritaville Grand Turk, only short-listed persons will be contacted. Only applications from Belongers will be accepted.

Applicants should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board.

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LIFESTYLE

Older women still need bone checks to prevent fractures

Women 65 and older Force found good evidence that should keep getting screened for screening and treatment of osteoporosis, or porous, fragile osteoporosis prevents fractures bones that are prone to fractures, in women.”

U.S. doctors recommend.

“In men, we know

Some younger women we can screen accurately for who have an increased risk of osteoporosis,” Tseng said. osteoporosis might also benefit “However, there are fewer studies from bone tests, according to in men . . . so we do not know if guidelines released today from treating men for osteoporosis the U.S. Preventive Services would prevent fractures.”

Task Force. This might include Also, it’s unclear if drugs smokers, women who drink that work in women might also excessively, and women who are be effective in men, Tseng noted. underweight or have a parent By 2020, approximately who has fractured a hip.

12 million adults 50 and older

“Since many people don’t in the U.S. alone are expected know they have osteoporosis to have osteoporosis, the Task until they have a fracture, Force notes. Fractures caused by screening gives us a chance to osteoporosis can cause chronic prevent these fractures from pain and disability. happening,” said task force Because changes in bone member Dr. Chien-Wen Tseng mineral density happen slowly of the University of Hawaii John in most women, doctors don’t A. Burns School of Medicine in always agree on the ideal time Honolulu. to do bone tests or how often to

In women, reduced repeat them. estrogen production during Women go through menopause and afterward menopause when they stop can slow production of new menstruating, typically between bone tissues. Over time, this ages 45 and 55 but sometimes process increases their risk of earlier or later. osteoporosis.

“We don’t have

There still isn’t enough conclusive evidence showing evidence to say exactly which when postmenopausal women younger women need bone tests or should start screening, or to say for sure whether men would whether a list of risk factors also benefit from osteoporosis works better than age alone to screenings, the Task Force notes identify women under age 65 in guidelines published in JAMA who should have a bone density that are in line with previous test,” said Dr. Margaret Gourlay recommendations from 2011. of the University of North

“Most studies on Carolina at Chapel Hill, author screening and treatment have of an accompanying editorial. focused on women since the “I hope the Task Force highest risk factors are being can do a formal analysis of those female, older, and having gone issues later,” Gourlay said by through menopause,” Tseng email. “If age works as well as a said by email. “Thus, the Task long list of risk factors, doctors

should order bone density tests for postmenopausal women based on age alone, similar to how screening tests for cancer are ordered.”

When tests do show osteoporosis, women are most often treated with medicines known as bisphosphonates, which work by slowing down how fast the body removes old bone, allowing time to regrow bone and make fractures less likely.

This family of drugs includes Fosamax (alendronate sodium), Actonel (risedronate sodium) and Boniva (ibandronate sodium).

These medicines can cause nausea and abdominal pain, as well as rare but more serious side effects like cracks in the thighbone or damage to the jawbone. Alternative treatments include estrogen or two injected medicines, denosumab and teriparatide.

Even though the Task Force stopped short of recommending tests for men, there’s already evidence that bone tests can accurately identify men who have a high risk of fractures, said Jane Cauley of the University of Pittsburgh, author of a separate editorial.

Male smokers, for example, have a higher risk of osteoporosis than other men, and some previous research suggests they might benefit from screening and treatment approaches similar to those applied to older women.

“Low bone mineral density predicts fractures in men,” Cauley said by email. “The relationship is even stronger in men compared to women.”

U.S. approves first marijuana plant-derived drug for epilepsy The U.S. health contains less than 0.1 percent of regulator approved GW tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the Pharmaceuticals Plc’s epilepsy psychoactive component that treatment on Monday, making makes people high. it the first cannabis-based drug GW Pharma grows to win approval in the country its own supply of cannabis in and opening floodgates for more specialized glass houses in research into the medicinal the United Kingdom to ensure properties of cannabis. uniformity in the genetic

The drug’s approval composition of the plants, which permits its use in patients aged are then processed into a liquid two years and older with Dravet solution of CBD. Syndrome (DS) and Lennox- Although THC can Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), rare induce paranoia, anxiety and childhood-onset forms of epilepsy hallucinations, CBD has the that are among the most resistant opposite effect and has been to treatment. cited by scientists as a potential

“This approval serves treatment for mental health as a reminder that advancing issues. sound development programs While supporters of that properly evaluate active legalizing marijuana say the ingredients contained in decision is a step in the right marijuana can lead to important direction, businesses reliant on medical therapies,” said Food the plant must contend with the and Drug Administration federal government’s ban on its Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. use.

The drug, Epidiolex, is Based on the potential made up of cannabidiol (CBD), for abuse, the Drug Enforcement one of the hundreds of molecules Administration (DEA) found in the marijuana plant, and categorizes chemicals into five

schedules, with Schedule 1 substances - like marijuana and heroin - considered the most deadly and deemed to have no medical benefits.

As a result, Epidiolex’s launch remains at the discretion of the DEA, which must now evaluate the drug and consider reclassifying it as a substance that has medical properties, so as to allow GW to begin selling it.

GW said it expects the reclassification to occur within 90 days. The company has not yet set a price for the drug and said it would work with insurance providers to ensure the medicine would be covered under health plans.

GW’s Nasdaq-listed shares marginally fell in afternoon trading. The stock has run up nearly 50 percent in the past 12 months.

Most patients with LGS and DS require multiple seizure medications and the majority are resistant to currently approved anti-epileptic drugs.

Portable music players tied to hearing loss in kids

Children who listen to music through headphones may be at greater risk of noiserelated hearing loss, a Dutch study suggests.

Researchers examined hearing test results for 3,316 children ages 9 to 11. They also asked parents about hearing complaints from their children, how often kids used portable music players and how high they typically set the volume.

Overall, 443 children, or 14 percent, had at least some difficulty hearing at high frequencies. High frequency hearing loss, especially in younger people, is often caused by noise exposure.

Regardless of how long they wore headphones or how high they set the volume, kids who used portable music players just one or two days a week were more than twice as likely to have hearing loss as children who didn’t use the devices at all.

“Although we cannot conclude from this study that music players caused these hearing losses, it shows that music exposure might influence hearing at a young age,” said lead study author Dr. Carlijn le Clercq of Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam.

“This is important, because hearing loss is irreversible and thus has lifelong consequences,” le Clercq said by email.

More than nine in 10 older children and teens use some type of portable music player often a smartphone or tablet - for education and recreation, researchers note in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

With noise-related hearing loss, sounds can seem muffled or distant and people may hear ringing in their ears. This can sometimes be temporary, happening after a loud concert, but it can become permanent with repeated exposure to noise.

In the current study, 1,244 children, or about 40 percent, never used portable music players. Another 19 percent used portable music players once or twice a week, and about 8 percent used them at least three times weekly.

Most of the kids didn’t have any hearing-related symptoms. Even among children with high frequency hearing loss, only about 7 percent reported symptoms “sometimes” or “often.”

The study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to prove whether or how portable headphone use might directly cause hearing loss in kids. Some younger children may develop high frequency hearing loss as a result of ear infections, especially when infections are chronic.

Another limitation of the study is that researchers lacked data on portable music player use and hearing-related symptoms for roughly one-third of the study participants.

Still, the results suggest that parents need to be more vigilant about how children use headphones, and how often, said Kevin Franck director of audiology for Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School in Boston.

“Parents should limit use of a portable music player,” Franck, who wrote a commentary accompanying the study, said by email. It’s too loud if parents can hear it, he said.

Headphones also are not the only way that children may develop hearing loss, noted Colleen Le Prell, an audiology researcher at the University of Texas at Dallas who wasn’t involved in the study. Live concerts, band practice, hunting, power tools, lawn mowers, dirt bikes, mopeds, and other motorized equipment can also create enough exposure to loud noise to potentially damage kids’ hearing, she said by email.

“Limiting music player use should be considered as part of an overall safe listening strategy,” Le Prell added.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES!

The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulator of financial services business in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill a number of vacancies.

APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 6, 2018

BANK & TRUST ANALYST I Department: Bank & Trust Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $30,257 - $35,683

ASSISTANT MANAGER, DOMESTIC INSURANCE Department: Insurance Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $51,604 - $63,007

JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Bank & Trust. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking assessments of the financial soundness and compliance of assigned banks, trust companies and money transmitters licensed by FSC.

JOB SUMMARY This position is part of the junior management and reports to the Director of Insurance. The post holder will be responsible to develop detail plans for the assessment insurance risk in the jurisdiction. The officer will be responsible for preparing guidelines and codes of conduct for insurance entities, supervise the junior and senior Insurance Analysts and plan the work flow relating to offsite and onsite supervision of licensed entities.

BANK AND TRUST ANALYST II Department: Bank & Trust Annual Salary: $35,701 - $42,651

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Bank & Trust. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking assessments of the financial soundness and compliance of assigned banks, trust companies, money transmitters and credit unions licensed by FSC. The officer will also be required to conduct analysis of assigned sectors and prepare and present reports on finds.

AML SUPERVISION ANALYST I Department: AML Supervision Department Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $30,257 - $35,683.00 JOB SUMMARY The successful candidate will actively participate in Anti Money Laundering and Prevention of Terrorist Financing (AML/PTF) regulation/ supervision of assigned entities and individuals. Specific duties will include assessing and reporting on the level of compliance with the TCI’s AML/PTF Regulations and Code by way of on-site examinations and off-site monitoring. The job holder will also assist with raising awareness of AML/ PTF issues and in maintaining accurate records on supervised entities.

INSURANCE ANALYST I Department: Insurance Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $30,257 - $35,683.00 JOB SUMMARY This is a technical analyst position which reports to the Supervisor, Insurance Department. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking assessments of the financial soundness and compliance of assigned insurers and insurance intermediaries licensed by FSC.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER Department: Information Technology Location: Grand Turk Annual Salary: $51,604 - $63,007 JOB SUMMARY The holder of this position reports directly to the Director of Information Technology. The Systems Engineer is responsible for planning and designing Windows based infrastructure, virtualization environments and storage networks across the infrastructure. This includes recommendation, configuration, installation, support and deployment of all server, storage and backup/archive technology, including operating systems and management tools and associated software applications supported by the IT Department.

DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR Department: Management Core Location: Grand Turk Annual Salary: $81,536 - $101,167 JOB SUMMARY Deputy Managing Director (DMD) assists the Managing Director and the Board to plan, develop, implement and monitor the Commission’s operations, plans and initiatives. This is a senior management position which reports directly to the Managing Director. The DMD has direct responsibility for the supervision of assigned regulatory and operational departments and will assist with the development and implementation of policies and programs aligned with the Commission’s mission, vision and strategic plan. The office holder oversees the Commission’s operations, has budgeting responsibilities and is involved in hiring and evaluating staff. The DMD is expected to be able to step in and assume the Managing Director’s responsibilities in his absence.

SUPERVISOR, BANK & TRUST Department: Bank & Trust Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $42,683 - $51,589

INSURANCE ANALYST II Department: Insurance Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $35,701 - $42,651 JOB SUMMARY The Insurance Analyst II is responsible for planning and conduct offsite and on-site inspections of the financial and operational systems of insurance businesses, which involves, analysing and verifying information to determine the entities’ financial status and level of compliance with their internal policies and procedures, and relevant local and international standards, ordinances and regulations.

JOB SUMMARY This position is part of the junior management and reports to the Director of Bank & Trust. The post holder will be responsible for conducting offsite review and on-site examination reviews of assigned licensed deposit-taking institutions from the pre-planning stages to post-examination follow up.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

INSURANCE ANALYST III Department: Insurance Location: Providenciales Annual Salary: $42,683 - $51,589 JOB SUMMARY The Insurance Analyst III is responsible for the planning and conduct of off-site and on-site inspections of the financial and operational systems of insurers and insurance intermediaries. The officer also supervises the work of other Analysts in the department.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

Details on the above vacancies can be found on the FSC’s website at www.tcifsc.tc. or contact us on telephone numbers 649-946-2550 or 649-946-2791 ext. 4002 or 4021.

Applications should be emailed to administration@tcifsc.tc no later than July 6, 2018. The response must state clearly the position you are applying for. A copy can be sent to the Employment Services Department. Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered in this recruitment phase but may be placed on file for future reference.

(We appreciate all responses but only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

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SAMMY’S RESTAURANT NEEDS A DOMESTIC WORKER In Grand Turk To work 7 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 243-2928

Bernadine Smith Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Salary: $6:25 per hour Please Contact: 331-0611 Robert James Luker Is seeking a Housekeeper In North Caicos To work 6 days per week Salary is $200.00 per week Interested persons may contact 231-0262 This Position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board

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

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L P Construction

Is in need of Dump Trailer Driver & (1) Waste Collector •Driver must have at least 5 years experience in driving 24ft-30ft Dump Trailer Salary is $10.00 per hour •Waste Collector must be willing to work on garbage trucks, cleaning garbage from roadsides and various districts in Providenciales.

Salary is $6.25 per hour Interested Belongers must contact: Julie Smith Telephone # 231-0032 anytime

In Blue Hill, Providenciales Is seeking (1) Bartender Must be able to mix drinks, must have at least 2 years experience and must be able to work under pressure To work 6 days per week Salary: $7.50 per hour This position is not held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 241-0426 Applicants should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board.

In Providenciales Is seeking (2) Block-Layer Must have at least 3 years experience, Must be able to lay blocks To work 6 days per week Salary $9.50 per hour This position is not held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 345-8326 Applicants should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board.

Super Cuts Barber shop Aviation Drive, upstairs Musgrove Place in Providenciales Is seeking: Barbers – $7.00 per hour Must be able to cut hair, must have at least 3 years experience and work from 9:00am-7:00pm and overtime if needed.

•Is seeking (1) Domestic Worker - $6.25 per hour Must be able to work 5 days per week 9:00am- 4:00pm •Is seeking (1) Cashier - $6.25 per hour •Is seeking a Manicure and Pedicure person - $7.50 Per hour These positions are currently held by Work permit holders INTERESTED PERSONS may contact Alex Higgs, Owner of Super Cuts Barbershop at 243-5406 #681570

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#681575

WANTED

Is seeking two Labourers In Bottle Creek, North Caicos Salary $6.50 per hour To work 5 days per week, 6 hours per day Duties include: Mowing the yard, assisting with light maintenance work, ensure that in and around the premises is kept in good sanitary conditions, plus other unskilled task.

Applicants who are TCI Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested persons should contact Alpheus Gardiner, Bottle Creek, North Caicos Telephone # 231-0005 or email: aagardiner@hotmail.com

Blythe Malcolm

#681573

Kostco Super Savors On Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking (4) Labourers - $7.50 per hour (3) Domestic Workers – $6.50 per hour To work 6 days per week These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Belongs & PRC holders need apply Applicants should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board and Kostco Super Savors office on Airport Road Please Contact: 232-1199

E9’s TAKE OUT

In Providenciales Is seeking a Professional Auto Body Repair Helper Must have at least two years experience, must be able to work fast pace, must be able to spray cars To work 6 days per week Monthly salary pay: $2,500 This position is not held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 341-8585 Applicants should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board. #681574

In Grand Turk Is seeking a Labourer To work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour This position is current held by a Non -Belonger Please Contact: 231-2062

Is seeking a Carpenter In Grand Turk To work 5 days per week Salary $300.00 per week This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 232-6534

The Conch Shack

WANTED

Bernadine Smith

In Blue Hills Is seeking to employ 2 Kitchen Helper Must be able to clean, wash dishes and help with the beating and cleaning of conch Salary $6.25 per hour Interested Candidate may contact the employer 332-8501 For further information regarding employment

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

The Aquatic Restaurant and Bar Is seeking Two Bar Maids In Kings Road, North Caicos Salary $6.50 per hour Working hours range from 7:303:00pm and 3:00pm -10:00pm on a shift basis Duties include: Meeting and greeting customers, serving drinks, keeping bar and restaurant area cleaned Applicants who are TCI Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested persons should contact Alpheus Gardiner, Bottle Creek, North Caicos Telephone # 231-0005 or email: aagardiner@hotmail.com

Of Breezy Brae, Grand Turk

Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work weekday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Duties are general cleaning duties (sweeping, laundry, etc.)

This may also include babysitting sometimes.

The individual must honest, reliable and trustworthy.

Wages will be paid at $7.00 per hour.

Deadline for applications is 30th June 2018 Contact 649 331 0611 for further information

New Life Worship Center, UPC Is accepting resumes for position of Missionary Coordinator Candidates should be able to cast God’s vision and endeavor to assist in leading others to fulfill their purpose in God. Foster partnerships between other charitable organizations and starting new congregations.

Send resumes to: Attention: New Life Worship Centre, UPC Kishco Plaza, Leeward Hwy or email to derek655@hotmail.com by February 9th, 2018.

Turquoise Construction Co. LTD

In Providenciales Is seeking a Foreman Salary $2,600 per month This position is held by a work permit holder Applicants should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board.

Interested persons should contact: 332-0158

Faith Baptist Church In Blue Hill, Millennium High, Providenciales Is seeking a Kitchen Helper Must be able cook for a big crowd, Clean, clean pot, mop, and wash dishes etc.

To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 332-3515 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Applicants who are TCI islanders should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board

Marjorie Basden High School In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour This position is currently held by Work Permit holder Interested Persons may contact: 231-2894

Premier Contracting Services is seeking suitably qualified applicants to fill the following positions: Maintenance Laborer required Premier Contracting Services is seeking to recruit a landscape laborer to join our team. The successful candidate must have the following experience and skill set; •Working knowledge of basic skills to include, landscaping, and irrigation repair.

•Experience in painting and basic job preparation through completion •Basic knowledge of welding systems and fabrication •Septic system repairs and maintenance •Assist Light bulb replacement and limited knowledge of electrical systems and wiring •Assist with adhock duties to include for heavy lifting, cleaning and carpentry •Assist with cleaning large scale refrigeration systems.

•Must be willing to work nights, holidays and weekends as required.

Hourly wage $8.50 per hour to $9.25 per hour dependant on experience. There are no other benefits provided.

JUNE 30TH, 2018 – JULY 7TH, 2018

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

Tropical Caribbean island could be yours for a cool $85m

DEATH IN PARADISE - Jamaica murder rate a worry to UK officials

Around 206,000 Brits on June 22. visited the Caribbean island last The pair were “tortured year but two areas are in a state and set on fire before fleeing the of emergency and now an ex-pat house and collapsing dead”. couple have been murdered in Sources on the Caribbean their luxury home. island confirmed that Gayle, 71,

Charlie and Gayle had her hair burnt off when she Anderson were found dead at their was found dead 20ft from her eight-bedroom home in Mount luxury retirement home.

Pleasant on June 22, sparking The body of her husbandfears for tourists. Here’s what you of-55 years Charlie, 74, was Little Pipe Cay need to know... discovered 40 metres from the

Recognise this secluded tropical island? It

A state of emergency has eight-bedroom house, down a slope reportedly served as the backdrop to Johnny Depp’s been declared in Jamaica after and with burns to the genitals.

Pirates of the Caribbean movies – and now it could violence escalated over the past Both had face and neck be yours for $85m. weeks wounds – with locals claiming the

Little Pipe Cay is part of the Exumas island

The couple had retired to pair had been stabbed. chain in the Bahamas and stretches out across Jamaica to begin “the next chapter The couple’s windows had 38-acres. The island was completely uninhabited of their lives” when they were been removed from the outside until 15 years ago, when its businessman owner killed. prior to the murders and the living Michael Dingman turned it into a private retreat,

Pals of the couple, also room of the Mount Pleasant home building five houses for his family and guests. known as Halford and Florence, had been set alight.

It’s on the market via Knight Frank, and told how the pair always wanted each island property has sea views and access to to return to Jamaica and saved all How many killings have there its own private beach, while staff accommodation their lives to fund a dream eightbeen in Jamaica? and storage is built at the far end of the cay. The bedroom house in the upmarket dwellings are built largely in a colonial style, with Mount Pleasant district in Hope There have been more expansive verandas.

Bay, Portland, on the North East than 1,600 murders since 2017 in

Other facilities at the Caribbean retreat of the island.

Jamaica. include landscaped gardens, swimming pools and

Friend John Corrigan, who So far this year more spa facilities, and a bar in the main house. lives next to the couple’s former than 600 people have been killed Little Pipe Cay is one of 365 tiny Bahamian home in Gorton, Manchester, said: including seven who had returned islands that form the Exumas, and is accessible by “Charles came over to Britain with to the island after living abroad. seaplane from the private Odyssey Terminal on just a satchel and made a life for St James continues to New Providence. The cay is close to Bay Major Cay, himself. be gripped by violence with more aka ‘Pig Island’, famous for its swimming swines,

“It was their dream to than 300 murders during the first and around 70 miles from Nassau. move back to Jamaica and have quarter of last year. their own home there.

These killings are mostly

“They saved all their lives linked to gang violence and an and Charles built his dream home illegal lottery scam that left with eight bedrooms.” hundreds of mostly older people

Gayle, 71, and Charlie, out of pocket.

Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell believes 74, had been married for 55 As a result, the area, the time has come for Grenada to reconsider years with two sons and had four which includes Montego Bay, is decriminalising the use of marijuana and other grandchildren and one great- in a state of emergency until 2 forms of recreational drugs. grandchild.

August 2018.

“More and more we are hearing about Their sons Mark, 53, and A state of emergency has countries who are placing less importance on Glen, 54, have paid tribute. also been imposed in St Catherine criminalising the use of marijuana and other forms Charlie had moved to parish, west of the capital of of recreational drugs but it’s an area we have to the UK as part of the Windrush Kingston. examine; maybe in a sense while we have one generation from Jamaica with smoking a joint a marijuana is considered to be a “just a satchel to his name” – How dangerous is Jamaica? criminal offense, we may have to examine to some eventually marrying supermarket extent that area of activity because we want to worker Gayle and settling in The Foreign Office has spend the police time in dealing with much more Gorton, Manchester. warned of high crime levels major problems than just having to confront one The “burned” bodies of especially in and around “certain using a joint or two of marijuana outside,” he told a Charlie and Gayle were discovered areas” of Kingston and Montego mass meeting of police officers.

“I am not a smoker, I am not recommending smoking; I am just being a practical person, that’s

The British Virgin laws of the territory’, government basically what I am trying to do, and I am sure Islands (BVI) government has added. with the legal department and the police force, we sought to clear the air on its Governement said this new should be examining this,” said Mitchell, who also controversial Immigration policy policy favouring the Chinese was serves as the Minister for National Security. amendment exempting China implemented to ‘augment’ its

Over the years, well-known criminal nationals from the territory’s visa September 2016 decision to allow attorney Anselm Clouden has repeatedly called for entry to persons who do not hold a entry requirements.

Grenada to decriminalise the use of marijuana for

Premier Dr. Orlando BVI visa but have a United States, recreational and religious purposes.

Smith’s office released a United Kingdom, or Canadian

The laws of Grenada permit a magistrate statement which says, though visa. to impose a fine a maximum of EC$250,000 for the Chinese no longer require a BACKLASH possession of marijuana. visa to enter the territory, they The Smith

Last November, Grenada enforced the are only allowed to remain in Administration’s latest statement rehabilitation offenses legislation which provides the territory for a period not comes amid major backlash for persons with convictions for possession of exceeding six months. from the local public who are marijuana joints to have their records removed The Premier’s Office further said vexed government has relaxed after four years. the Chinese will be granted access its Immigration policies for the

Within the Organisation of Eastern in the territory “for business and Chinese.

Caribbean States (OECS), Antigua and Barbuda tourism related matters only”.

British Virgin Islanders recently approved legislation to decriminalise The Chinese will also be subjected said they are concerned about the the drug for recreational use while within the to the normal border control possible implications the policy Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Jamaica was procedures ‘in keeping with the could have on the territory. the first to approve and enforce similar legislation.

Grenada PM contemplates decriminalizing marijuana

Charlie and Gayle Anderson were found dead at their Kingston home on June 22 Bay.

It lists a number of neighbourhoods in which to be especially cautious: •West Kingston •Grant’s Pen •August Town •Harbour View •Spanish Town

Tourists are advised to only leave their resorts for “travel to and from the airport, or for excursions” and all trips should be arranged by the resort only.

The FCO has reminded tourists of the high crime levels across the whole island, saying: “Be vigilant at all times, even if you are staying with friends and family.

“Don’t walk alone in isolated areas or on deserted beaches, even during the day.

“Take particular care when withdrawing money from ATMs. Don’t carry large amounts of cash or wear eye-catching jewellery.

Chinese can only stay for 6 months in BVI for business and tourism only

But government said its decision to exempt the Chinese from visa requirements is part of a wider and ongoing move to generate revenue from the Asians in financial services and tourism.

Back in 2016, the territory made an application to China to receive Approved Destination Status (ADS).

ADS permits countries to promote their tourism in China and, in turn, allows China nationals to visit these countries.

“Countries without the ADS are not allowed to receive tourist groups from China or to promote their destination in China for tourism and are restricted to business and official travel groups only,” government explained.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Cayman Islands British governor ‘bullied staff, had drunken rows and insisted a maid gave him a shirtless massage’

The governor of the Cayman Islands has been recalled to Britain by the Foreign Office following allegations of bullying and shouting at staff, drunken rows and demanding a maid give him a shirtless massage.

Anwar Choudhury, 59, appointed to the Caribbean post in March, has been suspended after a string of complaints.

Sources in Britain and the Caymans said that the complaints made against Choudhury relate to his treatment of domestic staff and office employees.

He is alleged to have asked a maid to massage his shirtless back, a request she found inappropriate, though

there is no suggestion of sexual impropriety.

Sources have said that he is also accused of misbehaviour towards his wife, Momina, 16 years his junior.

In addition it is claimed he had a drunken row with his elderly mother-in-law one night.

At his Government House mansion, it is claimed he shouted at and bullied staff.

Choudhury also allegedly asked the maids to nanny his baby daughter, but they declined, saying their duties extended only to cleaning.

A distinguished diplomat, Choudhury was suspended two weeks ago but until now the reasons for his recall were not known.

Her Majesty’s Prison in Barbados Anwar Choudhury, 59, pictured with his wife Momina, appointed to the Caribbean post in March, has been suspended after a string of complaints

Bahamas PM on island tour to explain need for VAT

Days before value added tax is to increase to 12 percent, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis spent much time in Andros explaining his administration’s 2018-2019 budget, which has received intense public backlash.

Speaking to constituents gathered at a town hall meeting in Kemp’s Bay, South Andros – one of several held on the island – the prime minister painted a hypothetical picture of struggle and strain for Bahamians under the leadership of an administration that would have to bow to the demands of an international body if the government opted not to raise VAT.

He also reverted to the narrative that the Progressive Liberal Party was to be blamed for this decision, telling Androsians under the former government the pay roll for civil servants increased by $250 million. This among other fiscal missteps by the Christie administration, he said, placed the government in a situation where if it did not raise the VAT rate the government would have to borrow $661 million for the country’s survival.

“What also happened during the past five years, the payroll for the civil servants went up, increased $250 million,” Dr Minnis said during his first town hall meeting yesterday at the Marion Forbes Centre in Kemp’s Bay. He also spoke to residents in Mangrove Cay at the Courthouse, those in Love Hill at the Central Andros High School and other constituents in Nicolls Town at the Hartley Christie High School.

It is unclear how the prime minister derived the wage bill increase. Last September, Brensil Rolle, minister of state for the Public Service and National Insurance, said between December 2016 and May 2017, the public purse ballooned

Barbados female prisoners on the rise, new male offenders decline

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis by $16,532,738 because of the Christie administration’s hiring of new public service workers during that period. In June, he told Parliament the cost to Bahamians of such increases was $10,149,738.

“Our debt went up during the past five years by $2.5bn or at least $500m per year,” Dr Minnis continued.

“In spite of us paying VAT, which generated and gave the government $1.5bn, we gave them $1.5bn.”

He also said: “We had several choices. We have a VAT 7.5, that’s generating a certain amount of money. We could look at that and decide all right we do nothing leave it at 7.5 and borrow an additional $661 million to move the country forward so that we can survive.

“But if we did nothing and borrowed the $661million, we would have been further downgraded and our interest rates would have increased even

further. So we find ourselves in a deeper hole and then as the interest rate continued to rise and you can’t pay it we must seek help from outside.

“What would happen?”

Dr Minnis asked.

“We had to make a determination whether we try to control our future destiny, whether we control and make decisions for ourselves and try to pay our bills and move forward or allow a foreign international financial agency to loan us the money and they would decide how many of you in the civil service we must lay off. We will have no say.

“They will tell us to lay off 2,000, to lay off 3,000.

They would tell us how much to decrease your paycheque. We would have no say. A foreign entity will determine that for us.

“They would also determine for us what programmes we must cut. They can determine that we must cut the support that we give to Bahamasair. They can determine the support that we give to BPL and therefore your light bill will rise. Your water would rise.

Your transportation between here and other islands increase.

Your transportation to Florida increase, you cannot afford to travel to Florida.

“So the decision was, do you allow an international monetary agency to take over and dictate to you? As Bahamians we own our own land. Let us decide what we want to do. Not you.

“So those were decisions that had to be made. We could have done nothing and that’s what would have happened. You see exactly what is happening in Barbados.”

He insisted that in making the tough decisions contained in the new budget, his job was to protect Bahamians.

The number of female admissions at Her Majesty’s Prison in Dodds, St Philip is trending upwards while the number of new male offenders at the correctional facility is declining, according to the just released findings of the latest prison report.

According to the 2016 annual report from the penal facility, female admissions climbed by 36.5 per cent while male admissions dropped by 7.7 per cent.

Despite the increase, however, the number of female prisoners, which stood at 86, trailed male admissions by a long way, with male inmates totalling 1,043.

Only 13 per cent of convicted females were serving sentences of five years or more while 42 per cent of convicted males were facing lengthy sentences.

The report showed that the majority of females were serving sentences for drug possession. However, the majority of females on remand were charged with more serious offences, including firearm possession, wounding, theft, murder and sexual assault.

During the period under review, 422 males and 28 females were released from prison, with the correctional facility registering a 13.3 per cent reduction in repeat offenders.

First-time offenders fell from 189 in 2015 to 164 in 2016, the number of people incacerated also fell from 927 to 913 inmates.

Since 2014, Barbados’ incarceration rate has declined from 328 per 100,000 people to 322 per 100, 000, even though it still represented one of the highest incarceration rates in the region, placing behind only Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago.

The number of non-nationals incarcerated during that period fell from 131 to 126, with 43 coming from Guyana – a decrease by five – and 36 from Jamaica.

The majority of non-nationals were charged with the importation and possession of illegal drugs.

Meanwhile, prison authorities are reporting a more efficient system, saving taxpayers $1,139,424 annually in maintenance costs, and the daily maintenance cost of a single inmate has dropped from $85.68 to $83.08

“It is internationally acknowledged that incarceration is an expensive exercise and as a consequence, the Barbados Prison Service seeks to establish value for money in its operation and performance,” the report said, explaining that it cost approximately $31,271.72 per annum to keep an offender in safe custody.

However, in 2016, it costs approximately $30,323.07 per annum to keep an offender in custody, the report stated, while noting that the figure did not take into account any additional expenses occasioned by services provided by the psychiatric and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, as well as the visits to the various polyclinics or private doctors.

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Antigua “losing all hope” of U.S. payout in gambling dispute

GENEVA - Antigua and Barbuda is “losing all hope” of a financial settlement in a long-running dispute with the United States and it may ask the head of the World Trade Organization to mediate, Antiguan ambassador Ronald Sanders told the WTO on Friday.

The United States responded by accusing Antigua and Barbuda of playing politics.

The tiny archipelago built up an Internet gambling industry to replace declining tourism revenues, only to find itself shut out of the world’s biggest gambling market.

It took its case to the WTO in 2003 and eventually won the right to compensation of $21 million annually, after the WTO judges upheld its complaint that U.S. laws were discriminatory.

Washington has not paid out, and Sanders said his country had lost $315 million so far, equivalent to more than a quarter of its annual GDP and less than 0.1 percent of the U.S.

economy.

Although the WTO awarded Antigua the right to use trade sanctions to recoup its losses, it opted for a settlement.

“We continued to hope that a sense of justice and fairness would prevail. But, we are now losing all hope,” Sanders told the WTO’s dispute settlement body, according to a copy of his remarks provided to Reuters.

“After a long period of exhausting attempts to engage the United States, Antigua and Barbuda is now contemplating, once again, approaching the (WTO) DirectorGeneral... to join in seeking a mediated solution that would bring much needed relief after these arduous 15 years of damage to our economy.”

Trade experts say the case highlights a weakness in the WTO system, because small nations have little leverage to enforce rulings against the world’s big powers.

Antigua does not have a permanent representation in Geneva

Caribbean Court rules Guyanese Presidential term limits legal

Former Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo

The Caribbean Court of Justice President explained that Guyana’s constitutional amendments limiting presidential terms were “validly enacted.”

The Caribbean Court of Justice, or CCJ, has ruled that limiting presidential terms to just two terms in office in Guyana is not unconstitutional. The move prevents former Guyanese President Bharrat Jagdeo, who previously served two presidential terms, from ever running again.

The historic ruling was made in the Trinidad-based court, countering a verdict handed down by former acting Chief Justice Ian Chang two years ago. It also upheld the decision made by the Court of Appeal.

Cedric Richardson, the private citizen who brought forth the challenge to the term limits in December 2014, contested that the 2001 constitutional amendments, which limited presidential terms to just two and outlined the professional qualifications each presidential candidate should possess, curtailed “the democratic rights and freedom of the electorate.”

He also argued that the move would, in effect, prevent someone like Jagdeo from ever running for a third term as president.

Judge Chang ruled in favor of Richardson, noting that presidential term limits were unconstitutional without convening a national referendum for the people to decide.

Outgoing CCJ President, Judge Denis Byron, however, explained his decision, saying that Guyana’s constitutional amendments were “validly enacted.”

The term limit challenge emerged in the lead up to the 2015 general elections, which the People’s Progressive Party, or PPP, lost to the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change, or APNU+AFC Coalition after retaining office for 23 years, according to Caribbean 360.

Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the U.S. Ronald Sanders but it has repeatedly sent envoys to the WTO to plead for a U.S. payout, most recently last September when the island of Barbuda was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma.

“All of Antigua and Barbuda’s

attempts, in a spirit of good faith, have failed,” Sanders said.

U.S. Ambassador Dennis Shea told the WTO meeting that Antigua had made “extreme demands”, and monetary payments were not provided for under the rules. The United States had made repeated offers to settle the row, to no avail, he said.

The current U.S. administration had had no reply to a formal offer of further discussions, Shea said, according to a prepared copy of his remarks.

“For these reasons, Antigua’s decision to place this matter on the agenda today appears to be a political statement, rather than an effort to engage on a resolution of this dispute.”

Sanders said none of the U.S. offers amounted to even 1 percent of the damage caused.

“The WTO dispute settlement was conceived as a system where all members, irrespective of their size, would have their rights protected,” he said.

Caymanian company exporting green iguana meat Cayman Islands company will begin exporting green iguana meat to be sold to consumers in the United States from August.

After a lengthy vetting process, Spinion Ltd. has obtained the necessary permits to process both lionfish and iguana at its George Town processing plant for export to the U.S.

The business hopes it can help provide a commercial solution to the exploding populations of both invasive species.

The company has established an online store in Benjamin Bodden and Maria Yapelli process iguana at Spinion’s plant in George Town, the U.S. and will ship 200 lbs Cayman Islands of Cayman-caught iguana – who catch iguanas for them on a The lionfish aspect of equivalent to around 100 iguanas regular basis. The iguanas have the business is still a work in – to its distribution center to be caught live and processed progress. Part of the problem has in Illinois at the end of July. under strict health and safety been that the lionfish invasion Ultimately, it aims to export an conditions at their plant. has been partially brought under average of 500 lbs of iguana a Holding pens are being control by cullers in the Cayman month. set up in North Side, West Bay, Islands, meaning it is difficult to

Maria Yapelli, one of the Bodden Town and Prospect for catch enough fish to pay full-time founders of the business, said the short-term storage, and the staff. company had switched from its company plans to supplement its Spinion plans to use initial focus on lionfish in an effort catch by paying $2 per head for subcontractors in Honduras to to help deal with the green iguana iguanas. supplement its yield, processing crisis. At last count, environment Ms. Yapelli said it the fish in Cayman for export officials estimated Cayman’s had been a slow and at times and sale in the U.S. They plan to green iguana population at just frustrating process to get make their first export at the end over one million, warning that the necessary permissions to of September. unless it is brought under control, establish both aspects of its Ms. Yapelli said it was the species could cause major business. satisfying to have reached the ecosystem change.

It has been nearly two point where both species could be

Spinion is in the final years since the company first exported. stages of setting up an online sought endorsement from the “That first shipment is store to sell iguana meat direct to Department of Environmental going to mean so much, because homes in the U.S. Health to process both lionfish it has taken us a long time to get

Ms. Yapelli said there and iguana at the same site. there,” she said. was a strong and underserved Approval was finally granted “There has been one market for the product in the U.S., earlier this month. roadblock after another but you particularly from immigrants The company had already have to get through all the ‘nos’ used to eating iguana meat in been granted approval by the U.S. until you get to a ‘yes.’” their home countries. The meat Food and Drug Administration Contractors interested in can also be processed and turned and by the Cayman Islands supplying iguana to Spinion can into pet food.

Department of Environment to call 925-8779 or email myapelli@

Spinion has two people, export both species for sale in the spinionexports.com. one employee and one contractor, U.S.

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U.S. judge orders migrant families to be reunited

NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON - A U.S. judge has blocked the Trump administration from separating immigrant parents and children at the U.S.Mexico border, and ordered that those who were separated be reunited within 30 days.

The nationwide injunction issued late Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw in San Diego will not be the final word on a heated battle over the treatment of immigrant families who cross the border illegally. A government appeal is likely.

Sabraw’s preliminary injunction also requires the government to reunite children under the age of five with their parents within 14 days, and let children talk with their parents within 10 days.

More than 2,300 migrant children were separated from their parents as a result of the administration’s “zero tolerance” policy that began in early May and sought to prosecute all adults crossing the border without authorization, including those traveling with children.

The separations sparked widespread condemnation in the United States, including from within President Donald Trump’s own Republican Party, and abroad.

Although Trump issued an executive order on June 20 to end the family separations, the American Civil Liberties Union, which brought the San Diego case, said it contained “loopholes” and did little to fix the problem. Some

Honduran children seeking asylum wait on the Mexican side of the Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge after their family was denied entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers near Brownsville, Texas, U.S., June 26, 2018 2,000 children remain separated.

Sabraw, an appointee of former Republican President George W. Bush, rebuked the administration.

“The facts set forth before the court portray reactive governance responses to address a chaotic circumstance of the government’s own making,” he wrote. “They belie measured and ordered governance, which is central to the concept of due process enshrined in our Constitution.”

The White House had no immediate comment.

In opposing a preliminary injunction, the government had argued that Trump’s executive order “largely” addressed the concerns of the ACLU.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told a Senate hearing earlier on Tuesday that most separated children could not be reunited until the Republican-led Congress

passed necessary legislation.

He also laid blame for the problem on the families, saying that “if the parents didn’t bring them across illegally, this would never happen.”

The ACLU hailed Sabraw’s decision.

“This victory will be bring relief to all the parents and children who thought they may never see each other again,” ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt said in an email. “It is a complete victory.”

Sabraw ruled several hours after 17 generally Democratic-leaning states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration in Seattle federal court over the family separations, calling them “cruel” and motivated by “animus.”

After issuing his executive order, Trump called last week on Congress to pass legislation that addressed immigration issues.

But although Republicans control Congress, disagreements between moderates and conservatives in the party have impeded a speedy legislative fix to the border crisis.

An immigration bill favored by conservative Republicans failed to pass the House last week. The House planned to vote on Wednesday on a broad immigration bill that would bar the separation of children from their parents at the southern border

The ACLU case is Ms. L et al v U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, No. 18-00428.

U.S. Navy drafts plans to house 25,000 immigrants at cost of $233 million

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Navy is drafting plans to house up to 25,000 immigrants on its bases and other facilities, at an estimated cost of about $233 million over six months, as the Trump administration seeks to ease a mounting crisis on the Mexican border, a U.S. official said on Friday.

The Navy has not so far been asked to provide accommodation for migrants who have entered the United States illegally. The official, who asked not to be named, stressed that the draft memo, which looks at setting up housing on Navy airfields in Alabama, was for planning purposes only.

The news was first reported by Time Magazine.

President Donald

Trump is facing a public outcry Environment, also says that a over his policy of separating Navy base in California could children from their migrant house up to a further 47,000 parents, with lawmakers people.

Asked about the struggling to get immigration plan, Pentagon spokesman legislation passed.

The memo gives Colonel Robert Manning an early indication of how said in a statement that the much Trump’s plan to house Department of Defense was thousands of immigrants while “conducting prudent planning” they await trial under his “zero- and was looking nationwide at its installations in case it was tolerance” policy could cost.

The facilities, which asked for assistance in housing could include tents, are illegal immigrants.

The U.S. military described as “temporary and austere” in the memo, according said on Thursday it had been to the official. It suggests the asked by the government to facilities be built for between get ready to house up to 20,000 six months and one year. immigrant children.

It said the government

The official said the draft document, drawn up by had already assessed three Phyllis Bayer, the Assistant military bases in Texas and Secretary of the Navy for would review another in Energy, Installations and Arkansas.

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PM May dismisses report she questioned UK status as ‘tier one’ military power

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May greets Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 21, 2018

LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday a report that she had questioned the United Kingdom’s status as a “tier one” military power was incorrect.

The Financial Times had said May told Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson that he needed to rethink the capabilities needed to be a modern military force and focus more on Britain’s ability to tackle any cyber warfare threats, including from Russia,

When asked about the report at a news briefing with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, May said: “The reports that you have read are not correct.”

But when asked directly whether she wanted Britain to be a tier one military power, May said only that she wanted Britain to be a “leading defence nation.”

Stoltenberg was in London ahead of a NATO summit in Brussels next month.

Asked how he would feel about Britain becoming a nation with fewer military capabilities, he said: “I urge the United Kingdom to maintain its leading role and that’s good for the UK, that’s good for NATO, and we need all the capabilities that the UK provides the alliance.”

The defence ministry said in a statement it was carrying out a review aimed at modernising British forces and that any talk of the outcome before the conclusions were published were “pure speculation”.

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The man in underpants who pounded the plane

A man scaled a fence at Atlanta’s airport on Tuesday, jumped onto the wing of a stationary airliner and pounded on the plane’s windows before being arrested, police said.

Videos posted online by passengers inside the airliner showed a barefooted man dressed only in his underpants apparently talking to himself and walking near the plane.

The pilot could be heard on one of the videos telling passengers the man had left the plane and was trying to get back onboard. The pilot later said the man had not been a passenger.

“He approached an aircraft, jumped on the wing and began to pound on the windows. Five minutes later, he was taken into custody without incident,” Stephanie Brown, a spokeswoman for the Atlanta Police Department, said in a statement.

The man was identified as Jhryin Jones, 19, who was charged with criminal trespassing, public indecency and obstruction of law enforcement officers, Brown said.

WXIA-TV, an NBC affiliate in Atlanta, cited a passenger as saying the man approached a Delta airliner that had arrived from Miami. The station said passengers held an emergency door shut to keep the man from getting inside the plane.

Officials of the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world’s busiest, said on Twitter that the incident had no impact on airport operations.

Calls and emails to airport officials on Tuesday evening were not immediately returned.

Man talks on phone while riding on hood of car doing 70 mph

A man was spotted riding on the hood of a car barreling down the express lane of I-95 in Florida late Sunday — and appeared to be talking on the phone, according to one driver who recorded video of the wild stunt.

“What the actual f—k?” the driver said.

“We are mid-highway.”

A female passenger in the car seemingly could not believe her eyes, according to the video.

“What is that?” she said. “Oh my God!”

The driver, Daniel Midah, told the Miami New Times that the man on the hood was somehow hanging onto the Mercedes-Benz C300 with one hand and appeared to be talking on the phone with his other hand. A woman behind the wheel, meanwhile, was also talking on the phone, likely to the man hanging onto her car on the “most dangerous highway” in the world, Midah surmised.

“It was literally crazy,” Midah, 19, told the newspaper. “The guy was looking left and right, a phone in one hand. It didn’t look like he was alarmed or fazed by anything. He was chilling, like nothing was weird.”

Midah called 911 after grabbing his phone to get footage of the surreal scene, he said.

“Obviously, like, it was funny, but it was also really dangerous,” he continued.

A 43-second video of the incident had been viewed more than 950,000 times as of Tuesday.

“Just to update some people asking, I have no idea what happened after, but I did call highway patrol and apparently it’s an ongoing investigation,” Midah tweeted Monday.

Scotland’s Sturgeon prepares for early UK election ahead of Brexit

EDINBURGH - Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has moved one of her key allies into a campaigning role because she thinks the United Kingdom could hold a national election just before it is due to leave the European Union.

In one of the most tumultuous periods in recent British political history, there have been four major elections in the past four years: the Scottish independence referendum of 2014, the 2015 UK election, the Brexit referendum of 2016 and the snap election called by Prime Minister Theresa May last year.

Sturgeon’s pro-

independence Scottish National Party says it must be prepared for every eventuality as May, who leads a deeply divided party and country, struggles to strike a Brexit deal with the EU before exiting the bloc on March 29, 2018.

In an attempt to prepare her party for a possible election, Sturgeon moved the economy minister in her devolved government, Keith Brown, to take over campaigning at the SNP, Sturgeon’s education minister John Swinney told BBC radio.

The SNP is priming itself for “the possibility of an

early election in the autumn for which the party has to be ready, and also to make sure the party is advancing the arguments around independence,” Swinney said.

In the Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom voted 52-48 percent to leave the EU. England and Wales voted to exit while Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay.

After a public argument earlier this month with May’s government over how much say Scotland should have over the terms of the Brexit divorce, the SNP added more than 7,000 new members in just a few days.

Erdogan wins sweeping new powers after Turkish election victory

ANKARA - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan won sweeping new executive powers on Monday after his victory in elections that also saw his Islamist-rooted AK Party and its nationalist allies secure a majority in parliament.

Erdogan’s main rival, Muharrem Ince of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), conceded defeat but branded the elections unjust and said the presidential system that now takes effect was “very dangerous” because it would lead to one-man rule.

A European rights watchdog also said the opposition had faced “unequal conditions”, adding that restrictions on media freedom to cover the elections were accentuated by a continuing state of emergency imposed in Turkey after a failed 2016 coup.

Erdogan, 64, the most popular - yet divisive - leader in modern Turkish history, told jubilant, flag-waving supporters there would be no retreat from his drive to transform Turkey, a NATO member and, at least nominally, a candidate to join the European Union.

He is loved by millions of devoutly Muslim working class Turks for delivering years of stellar economic growth and overseeing the construction of roads, bridges, airports, hospitals and schools.

But his critics, including rights groups, accuse him of destroying the independence of

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves to supporters as he leaves his residence in Istanbul, Turkey the courts and press freedoms.

A crackdown launched after the coup has seen 160,000 people detained, and the state of emergency allows Erdogan to bypass parliament with decrees.

He says it will be lifted soon.

Erdogan and the AK Party claimed victory in Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections after defeating a revitalized opposition that had looked capable of staging an upset.

“It is out of the question for us to turn back from where we’ve brought our country in terms of democracy and the economy,” Erdogan said on Sunday night.

His victory means he will remain president at least until 2023 - the centenary of the founding of the Turkish republic on the ashes of the Ottoman Empire by Mustafa Kemal

Ataturk. Erdogan’s foes accuse him of dismantling Ataturk’s secular legacy by bringing religion back into public life.

Erdogan responds to such criticism by saying he is trying to modernize Turkey and improve religious freedoms.

With virtually all votes counted, Erdogan had 53 percent against Ince’s 31 percent, while in the parliamentary vote the AKP took 42.5 percent and its MHP nationalist allies secured 11 percent, outstripping expectations.

Turkish financial markets initially rallied on hopes of increased political stability as investors had feared deadlock between Erdogan and the opposition, if it had gained control of parliament. However, they then retreated due to concerns about future monetary policy.

More than 200 people killed in weekend violence in central Nigeria

JOS, Nigeria - More a press conference with Nigerian than 200 people were killed last President Muhammadu Buhari.

The governor also noted weekend in violence in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, the state the humanitarian challenge “confronting thousands of governor said late on Tuesday.

The latest death toll, up displaced persons, whose houses from the police’s previous figure and crops have burnt and of 86 killed, makes the violence completely destroyed.” one of the bloodiest incidents Attacks like that at the this year in a series of escalating weekend are broadly attributed communal clashes across much of to a decades-old cycle of conflict Nigeria’s hinterland states. between farmers and semi The attack “is very nomadic herders that is partly disturbing and alarming because due to competition for arable land. it has left behind a painful loss of That has taken on over 200 people,” Simon Lalong, ethnoreligious tones, with governor of Plateau state, said at violence often attributed to

herders from the Fulani ethnic group, most of whom are Muslim, and Christian farmers from other tribes.

The violence in Nigeria’s diverse Middle Belt states has now killed more people this year than the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast, according to Reuters calculations.

Insecurity has become a major electoral problem for President Muhammadu Buhari, who plans to seek re-election in February and who won power on pledges to deliver peace and stability.

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Windrush child calls for help after immigration scandal

LONDON - Winston Robinson journeyed to Britain from the Caribbean as a child of the Windrush generation in the 1960s but found his new life wrecked by a bureaucratic nightmare that left him anxious and despairing.

As Britain tightened its regime against illegal immigrants, the former ambulance driver found himself out of a job after 10 years and possibly even facing deportation.

In an interview with Reuters Television on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the first arrival of the Windrush in 1948, Robinson described his ordeal and appealed to the government of Prime Minister Theresa May to help him get back on track.

Robinson, now in his 60s, sailed on the Windrush from Jamaica to join his parents in Britain with his sister in October 1966 when he was just 9 years old.

For many years all went well and he settled down to life in Britain.

“I came here as a child, a minor, so I just assumed that I was

amalgamated into the system, I’m part of the system,” he said. “Whatever I achieved in life was done in this country.”

He found work as an ambulance driver. “I’m a man that worked hard and lived a good life,” he said. “I was happy, not rich but I knew where my things was coming from.”

But Robinson, along with hundreds of others, was unwittingly caught up in a crackdown on illegal immigration as the government started to introduce a “hostile environment” policy.

He was asked to produce immigration documents he did not have and told there was no record of his ever having arrived.

“Something horrible was happening to me, and there was nothing I could do about it,” he said.

He lost his job, leading him to being unable to pay rent, and sleeping on the sofas of friends and family members. His appeals to the authorities fell on deaf ears.

“Lack of income of any form is what I experienced,” he said. “It was

a loss of everything - and the more I tried to do, it felt like there was this closed door all the time.”

“It’s that sense of helplessness, like someone has put you in prison, and someone telling you how to move or not - that was the scary part.”

The resulting political outcry over the policy eventually led to the resignation of former interior minister Amber Rudd earlier this year.

The government has now apologized to the Windrush generation and launched a review into how the crisis arose and announced that celebrations to mark their contribution will be held annually.

In the past month, the government has issued Robinson with permanent residence rights and entitlement to unemployment benefit.

But he feels that these actions barely scratch the surface of what is needed to make up for his loss.

What he really wants is to be able to return to his old job, and win compensation for the years in which he was unable to work to secure his own financial future.

Winston Robinson, aged 60, who is part of the Windrush generation of immigrants to Britain, can be seen here in his local park in Tottenham, Britain, June 20, 2018

“I’m not an anxious person,” he said, speaking of his ordeal. “To take that all away from me, and now I am jumpy, I’m anxious ...”

“I just think they’ve got to do something. They’ve got to do something, whatever it is, I just think they’ve got to help me back on my feet.”

Pence warns Central Americans to immigrate legally or not at all

BRASILIA - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said during the first stop of a Latin American tour on Tuesday that if Central Americans thinking of immigrating to the United States “can’t come legally, don’t come at all.”

Earlier, a White House aide told reporters that Pence will meet with the presidents of Guatemala and Honduras and the vice president of El Salvador on Thursday in Guatemala to discuss the immigration issue on the U.S. southern border.

Pence will be joined in the immigration talks by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

The meeting will take place a week after President Donald Trump’s abrupt order to end his policy of breaking up families who crossed the U.S. border illegally, which had

prompted a global outcry.

Trump’s executive order did not explain how his aggressive immigration policies could be adjusted to keep families intact, house them and assess their legal status, adding chaos to the immigration debate in Congress.

“To the people of Central America, I have a message for you,” Pence said in Brasilia. “Don’t risk your lives or the lives of your children by trying to come to the United States on a road run by drug smugglers and human traffickers. If you can’t come legally, don’t come at all.”

Pence met on Tuesday with Brazilian President Michel Temer. In joint press statements the two said they spoke extensively about the situation in Venezuela, where ongoing political and economic crises have prompted millions of Venezuelans to

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, Brazil June 26, 2018 flee their homeland in recent years.

“Venezuela’s collapse is

creating a humanitarian crisis,” Pence said, adding that the U.S. government would provide nearly $10 million in fresh aid to Venezuelan migrants in the region.

Pence and Temer also discussed how to strengthen trade and business ties between the two largest economies in the Americas.

Temer also said that his government could help with transportation to Brazil for the roughly 50 Brazilian migrant children separated from their parents upon entering the United States in recent weeks, if the families want to return home.

On Wednesday, Pence is expected to visit the Brazilian city of Manaus in the Amazon rainforest, where he is scheduled to meet migrants from Venezuela, before traveling to Ecuador.

Poverty in Italy at worst for 12 years, new government vows action

ROME - The number of people living in poverty in Italy climbed to its highest level for more than a decade in 2017, data showed on Tuesday, prompting a promise of urgent action from the country’s new government.

Those living in “absolute poverty” rose to 5.1 million last year, or 8.4 percent of the population, despite a fourth consecutive year of modest economic growth. That was up from 7.9 percent in 2016 and the highest since current records began in 2005, national statistics bureau ISTAT reported.

ISTAT defines absolute poverty as the condition of those who cannot buy goods and services “essential to avoid grave forms of social exclusion”.

Italy emerged from a steep

double-dip recession in 2014, but the Maio, said the latest data showed the the League on 29.7 percent and 5-Star report shows that the slow growth urgency of 5-Star’s flagship policy of on 29.4 percent.

In the underdeveloped south posted since then has done little to a universal income, or “citizen’s wage” for the poor. of Italy, the bedrock of 5-Star’s support, help its poorest.

Gross domestic product rose “It’s not possible to carry on 11.4 percent of people were living in 1.5 percent last year, the strongest like this ... the citizens’ wage must be absolute poverty last year, up from 9.8 since 2010. Roughly the same rate is launched immediately,” said Di Maio, percent in 2016, ISTAT said.

That compared with 6.4 forecast for this year, which would who is deputy prime minister as well leave Italy in its customary position as industry and labor minister in the percent in central regions including the capital, Rome, and 7.0 percent among the euro zone’s most sluggish new government.

Opinion polls show 5-Star’s in the north, including the business economies.

Fighting poverty has support has ebbed slightly in recent capital, Milan.

ISTAT said Italians living always been a battle cry of the anti- months while the League, which took establishment 5-Star Movement, 17 percent at the March 4 election, in “relative poverty,” or those whose which emerged as easily the largest has surged on the back of a vigorous disposable income is less than around party at national elections in March and popular campaign against half the national average, also edged when it took some 32 percent of the immigration. up in 2017 to 9.4 million people, or

Both parties are now 15.6 percent of the population. vote.

The 5-Star formed a coalition estimated at just under 30 percent, That compared with 14.0 government this month with the right- with the latest poll published on percent in 2016 and was the highest wing League, and its leader, Luigi Di Tuesday by the SWG agency putting since current records began in 1997.

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U.S. top court upholds Trump travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations

WASHINGTON The In remarks at the White an otherwise valid proclamation.” of admission.”

U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday House, Trump hailed “a tremendous The challengers had argued Chad initially was on the list handed Donald Trump one of the victory for the American people and for that the policy was motivated by of countries targeted by Trump that biggest victories of his presidency, our Constitution.”

Trump’s enmity toward Muslims and was announced in September, but upholding his travel ban targeting “We have to be tough, and urged courts to take into account his he removed it on April 10. Iraq and several Muslim-majority countries we have to be safe, and we have to inflammatory comments during the Sudan were on earlier versions of the and rejecting the argument that it be secure. At a minimum, we have to 2016 presidential campaign. Trump ban. Venezuela and North Korea also represented unconstitutional religious make sure that we vet people coming as a candidate called for “a total were targeted in the current policy. discrimination. into the country,” the Republican and complete shutdown of Muslims Those restrictions were not challenged

The 5-4 ruling, with the president said, referring in a statement entering the United States.” in court. conservative justices in the majority to “this era of worldwide terrorism and Hundreds of people gathered “The ruling will go down in and the liberal justices dissenting, extremist movements bent on harming in New York City’s Foley Square on history as one of the Supreme Court’s ended a fierce fight in the courts innocent civilians.”

Tuesday evening to decry the Supreme great failures,” said Omar Jadwat, a over whether the policy amounted The ban prohibits entry into Court decision. Many held banners lawyer for the American Civil Liberties to an unlawful Muslim ban, while the United States of most people reading: “No ban No wall No raids NY Union, which challenged the ban. confirming broad presidential powers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and is for all.”

The travel ban was one over immigration and national Yemen. The Supreme Court allowed it “Just because something is of Trump’s signature hardline security policy. to go largely into effect in December deemed legal does not make it moral immigration policies that have been

Trump quickly claimed while the legal challenge continued. or just,” activist Linda Sarsour told a central part of his presidency and “profound vindication” after lower Senator Bob Menendez, the crowd, evoking earlier, since “America First” approach. Trump courts had blocked his travel ban the top Democrat on the Senate discredited Supreme Court rulings issued his first version just a week announced in September, as well as Foreign Relations Committee, said: that affirmed slavery or Japanese after taking office, although it was two prior versions, in legal challenges “Despite today’s ruling, turning internment camps. quickly halted by the courts. brought by the state of Hawaii and away those fleeing horrific violence In a dissent she read in the Trump also has moved others. and persecution or to discriminate courtroom, liberal Justice Sonia to rescind protections for young

Trump has said the travel ban against people based on nationality Sotomayor cited “stark parallels” immigrants called “Dreamers” who is needed to protect the United States and religion continues to be as un- with the court’s 1944 decision that were brought to the United States against attacks by Islamist militants.

American as ever.” upheld U.S. internment of Japanese- illegally as children, as well as acting

The ruling, denounced by civil Writing for the court, Chief Americans during World War Two. against states and cities that protect rights groups and Democrats as well Justice John Roberts said that Sotomayor also described various illegal immigrants, ending protected as protesters outside the courthouse, Trump’s administration “has set statements Trump made on the status for certain immigrants in the empowers Trump as he is embroiled in forth a sufficient national security campaign trail. country for decades, intensifying controversy over his approach toward justification” to prevail.

“Taking all the evidence deportation efforts and pursuing illegal immigration along the U.S.- “We express no view on the together, a reasonable observer would limits on legal immigration.

Mexican border. soundness of the policy,” Roberts conclude that the proclamation was The ruling means that most

Facing intense criticism, added. driven primarily by anti-Muslim people seeking to enter the United Trump retreated last week on his The ruling affirmed broad presidential animus,” Sotomayor added.

States from the affected countries will administration’s practice of separating discretion over who is allowed to In the ruling, Roberts officially need to navigate an opaque waiver the children of immigrants from their enter the United States. Trump could repudiated the 1944 internment process. parents when families were detained potentially add more countries to the decision and rejected any comparison “If they are allowed to have illegally entering the United States. ban. between the cases, saying that the war- this ban, what will they try next?”

The Supreme Court held Roberts said Trump’s actions era practice was “objectively unlawful asked Mohamad Mashta, a Syrian who that the challengers had failed to suspending entry of certain classes and outside the scope of presidential joined one of the lawsuits challenging show that the travel ban violated of people were “well within executive authority.” the ban. Mashta is a permanent U.S. either U.S. immigration law or the authority and could have been taken by Roberts said it was “wholly resident working as an engineer in U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment any other president - the only question inapt to liken that morally repugnant Ohio whose wife, also Syrian, was prohibition on the government is evaluating the actions of this order to a facial neutral policy denying able to obtain a visa after the ban was favoring one religion over another. particular president in promulgating certain foreign nationals the privilege initially blocked.

Judge considers change of venue for ‘El Chapo’ trial

NEW YORK — Each time notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman appears in court in his U.S. case, authorities transporting him to and from jail shut down the Brooklyn Bridge to make way for a police motorcade that includes a SWAT team and an ambulance, all tracked by helicopters.

The intense security measures have become enough of a public spectacle that Guzman’s lawyers are arguing it hurts his chances for a fair trial later this year in Brooklyn by prejudicing the jury pool. They say the solution is to move the case to a Manhattan courthouse that’s connected to the jail where he’s held Emma Coronel, right, wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman leaves federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York with her daughters, Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in solitary confinement.

The current drill creates the prosecutors say isn’t necessary. He the so-called Sinaloa Cartel or some impression “that his man is guilty, also has yet to rule on a demand other drug-trafficking organization,” a that this man is dangerous,” defense by Guzman’s lawyers that the defense filing says.

Guzman has pleaded not attorney William Purpura said on government turn over evidence that Tuesday following a pretrial hearing. could help his defense. guilty to charges that his cartel

At the hearing, U.S. District Some statements by witnesses laundered billions of dollars and Judge Brian Cogan said he was still “specifically indicate that Mr. Guzmán oversaw a ruthless campaign of considering the change of venue that was not the leader, nor a leader, of murders and kidnappings. He faces

life in prison if convicted at trial, which is set to begin in September and expected to last several weeks.

Authorities have justified the tight security for Guzman by noting that he has twice escaped from prison in Mexico. The second time, it was via a mile-long (1.6 kilometer-long) tunnel dug to the shower in his cell.

Since his extradition to New York in January, Guzman has repeatedly complained about his conditions of confinement. He has claimed in a letter to the court that the light in his cell where he spends 23 hours a day is on at all hours, and that the temperature is either “too hot” or “too cold.”

As a result, Guzman said he’s had trouble sleeping, suffers constant headaches and vomits daily. “It is torture 24 hours a day,” he wrote.

Asked on Tuesday if Guzman has been permitted to watch Mexico play in the World Cup, Purpura shook his head and responded: “No. He wishes.”

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Feeling poorly? The app will see you now

LONDON - London-based Babylon Health says its artificial intelligence technology, in tests, has outperformed most physicians in assessing disease symptoms, throwing down a challenge to doctors, some of whom doubt its true abilities.

Babylon, which was founded by entrepreneur Ali Parsa in 2013, is one of a number of start-ups tapping into the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to help patients and doctors sift through symptoms to come up with a diagnosis.

It aims to offer health advice of family doctor quality by using AI delivered through a smartphone chatbot app - potentially a big saving for governments as they struggle to fund healthcare for growing and ageing populations.

In a representative sample of questions set by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) for its final exams to qualify as a family doctor, the Babylon app achieved an 81 percent success level, well ahead of the average pass mark over the last five years of 72 percent, the company said.

But Martin Marshall, vice chairman of the RCGP, said AI systems could not be compared to highly-trained medical professionals.

“No app or algorithm will be able to do what a GP does,” he said.

“An app might be able to pass an automated clinical knowledge test but the answer to a clinical scenario

A doctor holds her stethoscope in an outpatients ward at a hospital in west London isn’t always cut and dried, there are many factors to take into account, a great deal of risk to manage, and the emotional impact a diagnosis might have on a patient to consider.”

Babylon showed off its AI technology in a public demonstration on Wednesday evening.

In a separate test against seven highly experienced primary care doctors, Babylon’s AI correctly diagnosed 80 percent of illnesses, against a range of 64-97 percent for the professionals, it said.

Parsa said the results demonstrated Babylon’s AI could help bring healthcare to millions of people

who have no access to even basic services, adding he was “saddened” by the criticism as the app was never designed to replace doctors.

“Even in the richest nations, primary care is becoming increasingly unaffordable and inconvenient, often with waiting times that make it not readily accessible,” he said.

“Babylon’s latest artificial intelligence capabilities show that it is possible for anyone, irrespective of their geography, wealth or circumstances, to have free access to health advice that is on-par with toprated practicing clinicians.”

Malcolm Grant, chairman

Robot serves up pizzas in France

PARIS - For many people, the smell of a pizza fresh from the oven and lovingly crafted is a culinary delight that’s hard to beat. But now that hand-crafted pizza has a rival: pizza made by robot.

French start-up Ekim wants to change and speed up the way pizza is made and served using a pizzaiolo robot the company hopes to soon install in an autonomous 24/7 restaurant.

The robot’s gestures have been programmed to match those of real-life pizzaiolos, or pizza-makers, and with three arms it can make several pizzas at the same time.

“We are not faster than a pizzaiolo as we make a pizza in 4 minutes and 30 seconds because the pizzas are made on demand in front of the customer, we take time to cook them well, to put the ingredients,” Ekim Chief Executive Philippe Goldman said.

“But the robot has three arms, can co-ordinate tasks and make several pizzas at once.

So yes, making a pizza takes 4 minutes 30 seconds but we deliver one pizza every

A pizzaiolo robot prepares a pizza before the customer’s eyes at the showroom of French food startup EKIM in Montevrain near Paris, France, June 26, 2018 30 seconds, which allows us to deliver 120 pizzas an hour when a pizzaiolo can only make 40 pizzas an hour.”

The idea comes from two Ekim engineers from when they were students after they grew tired of eating low-quality fast food, the only meals they could afford at the time.

The robot is currently in a showroom outside Paris while Ekim searches for a location to

start a pizza-making service, using produce from France and Italy.

Like with a vending machine, the concept would allow customers to order a freshlymade pizza at any time. Using an automated screen, they can chose from an array of pizzas, including the traditional Margherita and richer four cheese.

“People nowadays have less and less available time to eat, they hardly have 30 minutes to have lunch. Therefore, they have to chose between time and food quality. What we’re doing is providing both,” Goldman said.

Other restaurants around the world have used food automation to serve up meals, and one in California sees humans and robots making pizzas together.

But for some, a pizza can only be made by human hands.

“A human being is faster, he can tell if the dough is good or not,” Naples-born pizzaiolo Vittorio Monti said as he served up pizzas in a Paris restaurant.

“If there are any problems, the robot can’t tell, but the pizzaiolo yes.”

of the state-funded National Health Service (NHS) in England, said the service was looking at a range of new technologies, including AI.

Underscoring the pressure on costs, the British government this month announced an extra 20 billion pounds ($26 billion) a year for the NHS by 2023, but critics said that still wouldn’t be enough to keep up with demand.

Babylon, which secured a $60 million investment last year, is working with smartphone maker Samsung and Chinese internet firm Tencent to roll out its technology.

Rival AI health apps available in the UK include Ada and Your.MD.

Smartphone diagnosis is only one way in which AI is being harnessed in healthcare.

Elsewhere, medtech companies are already using the pattern-spotting power of computers to help interpret medical images, while many drug companies are increasingly investing in AI-driven techniques in drug discovery.

Babylon’s app is allowing users in London to book NHS appointments with family doctors in seconds, it said, and have a video consultation typically within two hours.

It is also helping more than 2 million people in Rwanda access digital healthcare, which it said gives the East African nation the highest penetration of digital health in the world.

UK spent £52m on 991 deportation flights booked to Caribbean in year before Windrush row

Almost 1,000 flights were booked to deport people to Caribbean countries in the year before the UK government halted such removals in the wake of the Windrush scandal, official figures reveal.

In the year to March, 991 seats were booked on commercial flights to remove people to the Caribbean who were suspected of being in the UK illegally, according to figures provided by the immigration minister Caroline Nokes following a series of parliamentary questions.

Nokes confirmed in her answers that removals to the Caribbean had been deferred as part of a number of “additional steps in the context of [the government’s] response to the Windrush issues”.

The Home Office said later that the number of flights booked did not necessarily equate to the number of deportations as some removals may not have happened, while others may have involved multiple tickets for one person’s indirect flights. It did not say how many of the tickets were actually used for deportations, raising questions about how much money was spent unnecessarily.

Last month, the home secretary, Sajid Javid, told MPs that 63 people may have been wrongfully deported to Caribbean countries and that the Home Office was investigating.

The data provided reveals that in a twoyear period from 2015 to 2017, the government spent £52m on all deportation flights, including £17.7m on charter flights. The costs for the most recent 12-month period to March are not available but Nokes said no charter flights had been operated to the Caribbean in that time.

Stephen Doughty, a Labour MP on the home affairs select committee, who uncovered the figures, said: “These are yet more shocking revelations from the Home Office over the Windrush and wider scandals which expose the costs and realities of the hostile environment policy.

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Digital currency sales hit $13.7 billion in first five months of 2018

NEW YORK - Digital currency sales jumped to $13.7 billion in the first five months of the year, nearly double the amount raised for the whole of 2017, according to a report released on Thursday by PwC’s strategy and consulting division Strategy& and Switzerland-based Crypto Valley Association.

Technology startups in the blockchain space around the world have raised funds by selling cryptocurrencies, or tokens directly to investors in initial coin offerings (ICOs), bypassing banks or venture capital firms as intermediaries.

Blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin and other digital currencies, is a digital ledger that provides a secure way of making and recording transactions.

This year’s virtual currency sales from 537 coin offerings topped last year’s total of $7.0 billion, and included mammoth offerings from Telegram, a messaging service founded by Russia-born entrepreneurs Pavel and Nikolai Durov in 2013, and Block.one’s EOS currency, the report said.

A cryptocurrency mining computer is seen in front of bitcoin logo during the annual Computex computer exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, June 5, 2018

Telegram raised $1.7 billion without its tokens sold to the public. EOS, an infrastructure project for decentralized applications, raised more than $4 billion in a year-long token offering that started in the middle of last year.

The report also said of the 3,470 ICOs announced since the first token offering in 2013, only 30 percent of those have closed successfully, while many have been delayed, or lost momentum during the ICO process, the report noted.

The United States remains a leading destination to

host ICOs, with 56 token sales registered raising $1.1 billion in the first five months of 2018, reinforced by “clear and firm regulatory requirements,” the report said.

The overall sense of the report is that ICOs are increasingly beginning to register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Within Europe, Switzerland is the ICO capital, but in 2018, the UK has gained ground in terms of volume and numbers. The 48 ICOs registered in the UK so far this year raised $507 million.

Chipmaker aims to help free Amazon’s Alexa from the power cord

Amazon Inc’s Alexa voice assistant started out in Amazon’s own Echo speakers but is spreading fast, embedded directly inside products from other companies such as light fixtures, thermostats and dashboard cameras for cars.

But one place Alexa often cannot be found is too far from a power outlet. The “always on” microphones that listen for the assistant’s name, plus an internet connection, require so much electricity that Alexa- Prompts on how to use Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant are seen in an Amazon enabled devices usually need to “experience centre” in Vallejo, California, U.S., May 8, 2018 be plugged in.

But DSP is hoping embedding voice features in Milpitas, California- to compete on low power gadgets make up only 6 percent based chipmaker DSP Group consumption, said Chief of its revenue, DSP has won some Inc on Thursday said it has Executive Ofer Elyakim. It has notable customers, with chips in partnered up with Amazon to try designed its chip for use in smart smart watches and phones from to change that. The company is watches, smart glasses and other Samsung Electronics Co, one of offering a standardized chip that tiny devices where space and GoPro Inc’s recent cameras and is a little smaller than a U.S. 10- batteries are at a premium. a wireless speaker from Logitech cent coin that gadget makers can “If you want to add voice International SA. use to embed Alexa into their own as a user interface to such a Those are all large device. device, you have to have a very, companies with many engineers,

DSP is not the only very low power consumption,” he but by working with Amazon entrant in the race. Though its told Reuters in an interview. to make its chip easier to use Alexa Voice Services division, Such devices are key in a device, DSP is hoping to Amazon has been working with to DSP’s future. The company’s spur more products from gadget a broad range of chipmakers to legacy business supplying chips to makers of all sizes to include offer gadget makers an easy way cordless phones still made up half Alexa, Elyakim said. to embed Alexa in their hardware of its $28.1 million in revenue in “We are at a fairly early - Intel Corp, Qualcomm Inc and its most recent quarter, but that level in this market, but I think Cirrus Logic Inc, among others, market is shrinking as landline over the next 12 months we’ll see all offer chips that will put Alexa telephones disappear. a lot of announcements,” he said. inside a gadget.

While DSP’s chips for

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OPEN JOB POSITIONS DATE OPEN: June 1, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Director of Finance PROPERTY: Point Grace Requirements: Responsible for overall management of all finance, accounting, purchasing and MIS functions, including but not limited to safeguarding all assets, strategic planning/budgeting and compliance with internal controls and procedures. Also, a financial advisor to the management team of the hotel and a coordinator with the various department heads with respect to the relationship of accounting policies and practices to operational procedures.

-Minimum 7 years of hospitality accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in international assignments -Minimum 5 years’ experience as Assistant Director of Finance in a luxury hotel/resort/club of similar size or larger or minimum of 2 years as Director of Finance in a luxury hotel/resort/club of similar size or larger.

-Condo hotel or residential accounting experience is a plus Experience in managing resort’s Purchasing and IT functions -An undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Accounting or equivalent in experience -A proven track record in overseeing the finance function environment Strong people management skills and experience is a plus -Adaptability: Able to adjust to change, open to new ideas, willing to take on additional responsibilities and able to perform in a deadline driven environment -Effective communicator with Owners, Guests and Employees and who is not uncomfortable in dealing with challenging issues -Excellent knowledge of various hotel software to include property management software, POS, and accounting software, specifically Opera, Micros ,ACCPAC, SAP Must have excellent:  Communication skills  Leadership skills  Advanced mathematical and accounting concepts  Computer literacy  Ability to analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and governmental regulations  Ability to train staff This advertisement is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions of this position.

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: $80,000 - $90,000 per annum DATE OPEN: July 6, 2016 START DATE: August 1, 2016 POSITION: Executive Chef

Job Overview: The executive chef will train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen. The executive chef may oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques. The executive chef directly supervises kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases. He/she will assist in the development of employees.

Additionally, will supervise all kitchen workers and give performance reviews, grant pay increases and take disciplinary action when necessary. Executive chefs prepare meals in the kitchen and delegate work to other chefs and cooks during the restaurant’s busy times. At the end of the work day, executive chef will insure the proper cleanliness and closing of the kitchen.

Attendance at meetings as required Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent •International experience preferred.

•Candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in a Executive Chef kitchen management capacity and excellent knowledge of current culinary trends.

•Must have experience in high volume hotel business.

•Must be competent in culinary creativity as demonstrated by cooking test.

•With strong knowledge of food cost and inventories.

•Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel.

•Candidate must have good knowledge of computers (i.e: Excel & Word).

•Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.

•Candidate must be comfortable to speak to guests and conduct meeting.

•Must have a good understanding of cost control.

•Candidate must be a leader and a mentor.

Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per annum

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DATE OPEN: June 25, 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 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 - $2,200 per month DATE OPEN: June 12, 2017 POSITION: Kids Town Counsellor

START DATE: ASAP

Job Overview: The Kids Town Counselor is responsible for leading and implementing different programs and experiences for children in an individual and small group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and entertainment of the participants in his/her group. The candidate will provide high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on during their time spent at the Kids Town. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

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

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

•Strong organizational and communication skills.

Physical Demands •Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, watersport activities, swimming, team building initiatives and physical games •Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general activities This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $8.00 - $8.50 per hour DATE OPEN: June 25, 2018 POSITION: Houseman

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: $6.25 - $7.25 per hour

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than July 20th, 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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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: MARINE HOSTESS • Maintain cleanliness of vessel • Serves refreshments to clients during tour time • Form part of entertainment team on board vessel during tour time • Complete necessary forms if and when an incident occurs on board vessel Minimum Requirements: • Two years experience working in a fast faced paced customer service environment • Be able to swim • Flexibility as a team player • Be able work outdoors • Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and administration • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • CPR certification an asset Reports to: • Senior Boat Captain Compensation package: • $7.00 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder HOSTESS/SALES AGENT • Welcome clients on arrival to establishment.

• Be able to collate food and beverage orders accurately and expedite to kitchen • Liaise with the kitchen and the bar to ensure that orders are completed accurately and efficiently.

• Maintain cleanliness of work stations and overall service platform Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment • Must possess pleasant a hospitable personality • Flexibility as a team player • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure in a fast paced service environment • Highly sales driven Reports to: On Property Revenue Manager Compensation package: • $6.75 per hour, paid fortnightly • Role currently held by work permit holder SENIOR DISPATCHER • Make pre-arrival preparations ahead of dispatch day • Co-ordinate departure and arrival of tours efficiently and effectively • Strategically position dispatch team during dispatch hours • Mitigate delays by way of effective and contingent planning • Strategize on meeting daily pax target • Record and report any incident or accidents Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills • Must possess an out-going and engaging personality • Flexibility as a team player • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure in a fast paced service environment • Highly sales driven Reports to: Operations Manager Compensation package: • $7.50 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder OPERATIONS LOGISTICS OFFICER • Process and distribute payroll for all members of staff • Liaise with Accounting Department on all daily financials of the operation • Organize and execute staff motivational pursuits

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• Ensure all departments are efficiently aligned for each operational tour day • Prepare and distribute supplier payments • Schedule and arrange all meetings • Ensure company files hard and soft are organized and stored efficiently and accurately • Assist in tour dispatching Minimum Requirements: • Have a minimum of 5 years experience in Administration and Logistics • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite • Possess a very flexible and positive attitude towards daily duties • Flexibility as a team player • Very organized and detailed oriented • Must possess a valid driver’s license Reports to: • Country Manager Compensation package: • $3000.00 per month Role currently held by work permit holder DRIVER/TOUR GUIDE • Transfer clients and guides from tour points to base in a timely manner.

• Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to by all during transfer such as wearing seatbelts.

• Report all accidents and incidents to the Operations Manager. Ensure that accurate accident reports are completed. Observe and abide by all road rules to ensure safety at all times.

• Assist with the pick-up and drop off of supplies.

• On tour site, conduct orientation with clients with tour facts.

• Assist in tour areas between client transfers Minimum Requirements: • Have a minimum of 2 years as a driver.

• Must possess pleasant and hospitable personality • Flexibility as a team player • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure.

• Certificate in Defensive Driving Reports to: Operations Manager Compensation package: • $7.00 per hour, paid fortnightly MECHANIC • Schedule maintenance, repairs and servicing of fleet of vehicles including ATV’s , dune buggies, cars and pick-ups • Diagnosing and assessing vehicle issues • Conducting on spot repairs • Deep cleaning vehicles • Inventory management Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment • Driver’s license required • Trained and certified mechanic, level 1 • Excellent verbal and written communication Reports to: Operations Manager Compensation package: • $8.50 per hour, paid fortnightly HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDERER • Have experience in Housekeeping and Laundering processes • Be able to maintain and treat special fabrics per standard specifications • Have a basic understanding of chemicals used for cleaning and administration Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment • Must possess pleasant a hospitable personality • Flexibility as a team player Reports to: Location Manager Compensation package: • $6.75 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder GROUNDSKEEPER • Have experience in Landscape maintenance • Ensure equipment is in good working order • Daily maintenance of grounds at all operation locations • Garbage and debris are properly disposed of Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar environment • Must possess pleasant an hospitable personality • Flexibility as a team player Reports to: Location Manager Compensation package: • $6.75 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder 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 Grand Turk, TCI

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We hire smiles!!!

The Resort holds Job Fairs every month to find Talent… we hire the personality and train the individual.

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

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

Please forward your resumes to secure an interview date and time. Feel free to drop your resumes in our secureresume drop-box at the Service Gate, or email it to mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com, or fax to 649 946 4870. There are vacancies from Entry Level to Management positions: Below are some of the openings in our departments (this list is not exhaustive) and we are inviting Turks and Caicos Islanders applicants:

Administration (Night Manager/ Manager on Duty) Accounts (Clerk etc.)

Bars (Beach and Pool Server, Bar Porter, Bartender etc.)

Concierge (Agent, Junior Concierge etc.)

Cost Control (Porter, Clerk etc.)

Dining Room (Server, Administrative Assistant, Supervisor, Restaurant Manager etc.)

Engineering (Certified skilled technical persons.)

Entertainment (Animator, AV Technician etc.)

Front Office (Agent, Bellman, Airport Rep.) Gift Shop (Assistant Manager, Sales Representative) Grounds (Supervisor, Grounds man)

• • • • • • • • • • •

•

• • • • • • • • • •

Housekeeping (Administrative AssistantHouseman, Room Attendant, Linen Room Attendant etc.)

Island Routes(Tour Specialist [promoting and booking island tours]) Kids Kamp (Manager,Attendant/ Counselor) Kitchen (Cooks Grade 1,2 and 3) Laundry (Manager,Attendant) Photoshop (Photographer, Sales Representative ) Projects (Assistant Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, MEP Engineer) Sales (Junior Sales Executive) Security (Officer, Supervisor) Stewarding (Steward) Watersports (Towel Runner, Waterpark, Beach and Pool Attendant, Dive Instructor etc.)

The Human Resources Department requires: ✓

Assistant Human Resources Manager

Reports to: Human Resources Manager The Assistant Human Resources Manager assists the Human Resources Manager in promoting employee satisfaction, ensuring compliance with labor laws and maintaining the highest level of standards in the Resort.

He/ She is also responsible for planning, managing, controlling, and coordinating benefits, team member relations and corrective action. They also assist in the development and formulation of policies, procedures and practices to support the operational needs of the Resort.

Skills Level of Education Bachelor degree in a relevant field Essential requirements The individual we are looking for should possess the following skills and qualities: - Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience at a supervisory/ management level - A strong understanding of labor and employment law - Must have strong decision making skills - Strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take initiative - Excellent organizational skill - Ability to communicate at all levels The salary for the position indicated above ranges from $30,000.00 to $45,000.00 per annum Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

and should reach not later than July 20th 2018

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

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Joe Jackson, patriarch of U.S. musical dynasty, dead at 89

Joe Jackson, the patriarch of an American musical dynasty who started his son Michael, daughter Janet, and the Jackson 5 on the road to stardom but also verbally and physically abused them, has died at the age of 89, his family said on Wednesday.

Jackson, who recently lived in Las Vegas, had been suffering from cancer, according to media reports.

Despite periods of estrangement from some of his 10 children, family members had been at his bedside in his last few days, his grand daughter Paris said.

“I will always love you!,” his pop star daughter La Toya Jackson tweeted on Wednesday. “You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world. I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jackson.”

Grandson Randy Jackson Jr. tweeted, “RIP to the king that made everything possible!!! I love you grandpa.”

The Jackson family was often

riven by legal battles, jealousies, As the group’s manager, money disputes, Joe’s philandering Jackson put his sons through long, and unproven allegations of child regimented rehearsals.

Michael molestation against Michael.

Jackson told Oprah Winfrey in a 1993

Joe was left out of the “Thriller” interview that he was so afraid of singer’s will when he died aged 50 in his father he would sometimes vomit 2009. when he saw him.

John Branca and John He said Joe presided over McClain, the executors of Michael rehearsals with a belt.

Jackson’s estate, said in a statement “If you messed up during Joe Jackson on Wednesday that Joe was “a strong rehearsal, you got hit,” Michael Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Stevie man who acknowledged his own was quoted as saying in J. Randy Wonder, the Temptations and Marvin imperfections and heroically delivered Taraborrelli’s biography. “Once he Gaye. his sons and daughters from the steel ripped the wire cord off the refrigerator Michael’s singing, dancing mills of Gary, Indiana to worldwide and whopped me with it ... I would and charisma made him the focus of pop superstardom.” fight back and my father would kill me, the group, which dominated the 1970s pop charts with No. 1 hits such as “I

Joe Jackson, who was born just tear me up.”

July 26, 1928, in Fountain Hill, “I’m glad I was tough because Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love Arkansas, had tried careers as a boxer look what I came out with,” Joe Jackson You Save,” “I’ll Be There” and “Never and a guitarist with little success said in a 2013 CNN interview. “I came Can Say Goodbye.”

Joe Jackson eventually moved in the 1950s. He was working as a out with some kids that everybody crane operator at a steel plant in Gary, loved all over the world. And they the family from Gary to a mansion in Indiana, when he took note of the treated everybody right.”

Encino, California.

In 1979, Michael broke from musical and dance talents of his sons.

The Jackson 5’s big break

He called them the Jackson 5 came in 1967 when they won an the group - as well as his father’s and, with Michael as the precociously amateur competition at New York’s management - and went to even greater talented lead singer, they would Apollo Theater. Two years later, the acclaim with the landmark albums become one of the world’s top acts with father signed his sons to a deal with “Off the Wall” and “Thriller.” His irresistible pop songs. But it came at a Motown Records, which put them in stylized videos became entertainment price. the company of acts such as the trendsetters.

Grammy top categories expand to eight nominees in diversity push

LOS ANGELES - The Grammy since the Grammys were first awarded Awards are expanding the number of in 1959. nominees in the top categories for the Other categories will remain highest honors in the music business at five nominees creates more from five to eight in the biggest push “This to increase diversity in the 60-year opportunities for a wider-range history of the awards. of recognition in these important

The changes, announced on categories and gives more flexibility Tuesday by the Recording Academy to our voters when having to make which organizes the annual event, the often challenging decisions about will take effect for the 2019 Grammy representing excellence and the best Awards and follow an uproar earlier in music for the year,” Recording this year over the low numbers Academy president Neil Portnow said of female nominees, winners and in a statement. performers on the televised ceremony.

At the 2018 Grammys in

The expansion means that the January, where Bruno Mars swept the top prizes - for best record, album and board with six wins for his pop album song of the year, as well as best new “24K Magic,” Portnow was criticized for artist - will see eight artists competing. saying that female musicians needed Five artists have been nominated to “step up” if they wanted greater

Grammy Awards are displayed backstage during the pre-telecast in New York, January 28, 2018 recognition.

The Recording Academy set

up a task force to increase diversity and Portnow later said he would be stepping down from his post next year.

The expansion of nominees for the Grammys follows a similar decision by the Academy of Motion Pictures in 2009 to increase from five to 10 the number of best picture nods for the annual Oscars.

Although only one winner is named, nominations and wins for Grammys and Oscars typically lead to a big bump in record sales and box office takings for the artists and movies that are celebrated.

Nominations for the 2019 Grammys will be announced in the fall and the televised awards show from Los Angeles is expected to take place in February.

No drugs in U.S. celebrity chef Bourdain’s body when he died: prosecutor

Sting blasts leaders as ‘cowards’ over migration crisis

Chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain arrives at the 65th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 15, 2013

British singer and actor are building walls. When children Sting called world leaders “half are being taken from their men and cowards” on Saturday mothers and put in cages, you for their inability to solve the are acting with compassion and generosity and commonsense,” he refugee crisis.

German Chancellor said.

“Because our so-called Angela Merkel has already played down expectations of a leaders, a sad parade of halfbreakthrough at hastily-arranged men, cowards, have not got the talks among EU leaders on solutions ... Once again Greece Sunday on the migration dispute has shown us how to be civilized.”

Nearly a million refugees dividing Europe and threatening passed through and got support her own government.

Austrian Vice Chancellor from Greece in 2015, as the Heinz-Christian Strache said country was dealing with its own on Saturday he expects a chain major financial crisis.

U.S. President Donald reaction across the European Union if Germany closes its Trump on Wednesday abandoned borders to refugees. a policy of separating migrant

Migration policies in children from their parents on the the U.S. have also been in the U.S.-Mexico border, after images spotlight. of youngsters in cages sparked

“Thank God for Greece outrage at home and abroad.

Sting told Reuters the because you have shown the way,” said Sting, whose real name is family separation policy was Gordon Sumner, at an Amnesty “brutal” and “barbaric”.

International event in Athens.

The former frontman for

“You have shown how to The Police was in Athens for two treat refugees when other people concerts as part of world tour.

PARIS - U.S. celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who killed himself in a French hotel room earlier this month, had no narcotics in his body when he died, a local prosecutor said on Friday.

Bourdain, host of CNN’s foodand-travel-focused “Parts Unknown” television series, was 61. Brash and opinionated, he had spoken openly about his use of drugs and addiction to heroin earlier in his life.

“No trace of narcotics. No

trace of any toxic products. Trace of medicines in therapeutic dose.

Trace of alcohol,” he said, listing the findings of the investigation.

Bourdain, whose career catapulted him from washing dishes at New York restaurants to dining in Vietnam with President Barack Obama, hanged himself in a hotel room near Strasbourg, France, where he had been working on an upcoming episode of his TV series, according to CNN.

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Defending World Cup champs Germany sent packing after loss to South Korea

KAZAN, Russia - Champions Germany crashed out of the World Cup after suffering a stunning 2-0 defeat by a tenacious South Korea on Wednesday that eliminated them in the opening round for the first time in 80 years and sent the football-mad nation into mourning.

Long the benchmark of excellence in the sport, Germany’s dismal campaign ended meekly, with stoppage-time goals by Kim Young-gwon and Son Heung-min condemning Joachim Loew’s side to finishing bottom of their group.

On a warm and sunny afternoon at Kazan Arena, some 42,000 flabbergasted fans witnessed the fall of a titanic team who had made the semi-finals or beyond in every World Cup since 2002.

Four-times champions and four-times runners-up, Germany were heavily backed to retain their title and add another triumph to Loew’s long list of honors.

Instead, they will head home after a scarcely believable failure, having also suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Mexico in their opener and only scraped past Sweden with a stoppagetime winner.

“At the moment ... the disappointment of being eliminated is just huge. We need to congratulate our opponents,” an apologetic Loew, who has overseen a golden era in German football since 2006, told reporters.

“We didn’t deserve to win the title again, we didn’t deserve to get into the last 16.

“We wanted to win but we didn’t have what it takes.”

With the group going down to the wire, Germany needed victory against the lightly regarded Koreans to give themselves a chance of progressing.

Yet they scarcely looked capable of scoring, let alone going on to claim another trophy. They

Outgoing Panthers owner Richardson fined $2.75 million for harassing women

Outgoing Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was fined $2.75 million by the NFL after the league substantiated workplace allegations that were publicly disclosed in December, the NFL announced Thursday.

The fine will go toward supporting organizations that address race and genderbased issues and also fund league-wide workplace training, according to the NFL.

Richardson was accused of harassing female employees, and Sports Illustrated reported that he had reached financial settlements with at least four employees. Richardson removed himself from day-to-day operations and made the decision to sell the team due to the situation.

David Tepper was approved as the new owner of the team last month. The sale, for an NFLrecord $2.275 billion, is expected to close in July.

Former U.S. Attorney and SEC Chairman Mary Jo White led the investigation and informed NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that the claims against Richardson were all substantiated.

“The findings and recommendations that I have shared with the Commissioner are the product of an extensive review, including interviews with club executives, current and former employees, analysis of documents, electronic records, and other sources of information,” White said in a statement.

The allegations against Richardson, who turns 82 next month, included one woman telling SI about the multiple sexual advances she endured.

“I didn’t know what to do when you called me to your stadium suite in the middle of the week so you could take off my shoes, place my legs in your lap and rub their entire length, from toes to crotch,” the woman wrote in the letter.

“I didn’t know what to do when you asked me to turn around so you could see how my jeans looked. I didn’t know what to do when you brushed my breasts to put my seat belt around me in the front seat of your car. I didn’t know what to do when you put your hands on my mouth, for me to kiss them. I didn’t know what to do when you asked me uncomfortable, sexually charged questions.

“I didn’t know what to do. So, I did what you told me to do.”

White’s investigation found that the Panthers didn’t report any employee claims of harassment to the NFL office until they became public in December.

became the fourth champions in five World Cups to fall at the first hurdle during their title defense.

The German players trudged off goalless at halftime, with frowns on faces and whistles ringing out from the terraces.

SENSE OF DOOM

An early fumble on the goalline by captain and keeper Manuel Neuer betrayed their nerves, and all but delivered the Koreans’ first goal.

Hogging 70 percent of possession and launching 26 shots at goal, Germany pushed forward in numbers but found no way through the Korean stonewall.

Their own defense was exposed on the counter-attack, however, and it finally buckled in the third minute of stoppage time when a corner fell to an unmarked Kim who poked the ball home from close range.

Although ruled out offside,

the goal was confirmed with a review of the Video Assistant Referee, sparking mad celebrations from the Koreans and a gasp from the crowd.

Minutes later, Germany’s humiliation was completed with a touch of farce.

Son sprinted to retrieve a long ball, and with Neuer having gone upfield to try to help his side score, the Tottenham forward rolled a low, angled shot into the open goal to seal one of the most unlikely wins in recent World Cup history.

The Koreans, who had no idea of the score in the other match, rejoiced as if having won the tournament, while 11 German players hoped the ground would swallow them.

Loew, who recently signed a contract extension, said he would take time to consider his future.

“I must take responsibility for this. The entire German football lost,” he said.

Bolt inspires students in Bermuda

Usain Bolt signing autographs for children in Bermuda where became the first junior athlete to break the 20-second mark in the 200 metres at the CARIFTA Games in 2004 I knew I wanted to be one of the

Track superstar Usain few weeks ago.

Bolt said memories of his first Bolt added: “I remember best, so I just continued working world record flooded back when watching videos a couple of and continued pushing myself he visited the Bermuda National months ago because the 4x4 relay and dedicated my life to the sport.

“It wasn’t an easy road is very interesting, so it was Stadium last week. and I had a lot of injuries which

Bolt signalled his future really a good feeling. greatness at just 17, when he “It had a lot of memories gave my career a few false starts, became the first junior athlete for me and I’m happy to be back but I’ve always persevered to break the 20-second mark in Bermuda.” because one thing I believe in is Bolt is in Bermuda on to be the best.” over 200 metres at the Bermuda a promotional visit for telecoms Bolt said the best advice CARIFTA Games in 2004.

He said: “For me it firm Digicel, where he is “chief he was ever given was to learn from failures. was good. Memories don’t start speed officer”.

He added: “My coach told coming back until you actually Bolt told the youngsters get to the spot, so it was good to if he could change one thing it me you have to learn how to lose be here and experience this. It would be to have taken his sport before you can learn how to win.

“It didn’t make much was wonderful.” more seriously at a younger age.

The Jamaican was He said: “You shouldn’t sense to me at the time, but when commenting as he spoke to island regret things in life you should you lose you have to accept it and then figure out how you can win. schoolchildren about his sport just learn from them, and answered questions.

“The only thing I would “It used to frustrate me

Bolt notched up a time say to my younger self is to get when I would lose over the years. of 19.3 seconds in 2004 and went serious quicker. All I wanted to “He said you are not on to win a total of eight Olympic do was party and enjoy myself going to win every race, but when gold medals and the accolade of and I didn’t really get serious you lose how do you deal with that situation? When I got older fastest man on earth. until a later stage.”

He said he had watched Bolt added: “For me, I realised you have to adjust videos of some of his performances working hard is everything and yourself, figure it out and do on the island, including a relay, a never giving up on your dream. better.”

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Magic Johnson says he’ll step down’ if Lakers miss out on free agents next two summers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Buss] won’t have to fire me, I’ll step Saying it won’t be a failure if the Los away from it, because [then] I can’t do Angeles Lakers do not land a max free this job.” agent this July, team president Magic The Lakers had no idea that Johnson set a timeline for his rebuild Johnson was going to place such a by saying he will “step away” if he hard-line ultimatum on himself, with “can’t deliver” by next summer. one source telling ESPN’s Ramona

“No, because I told you this is Shelburne it was just a sign of Magic’s [about] two summers,” Johnson said “competitiveness.” when asked if it will be a failure if As the Lakers introduced the Lakers don’t land a max star like two of their draft picks -- Michigan’s LeBron James or Paul George in free Moe Wagner and Kansas’ Sviatoslav agency next month. “We don’t know Mykhailiuk -- on Tuesday, Johnson what people are going to decide, and struck a defiant and confident tone we can’t control that. So if guys decide when asked about the Lakers having not to come here, it’s not a failure -- we to come away with a significant haul turn to next summer. this free agency.

“Next summer, if nobody “No pressure on me,” Johnson comes and I’m still sitting here like said. “I am going to do my job. I have this, then it’s a failure. But if you judge always done that. ... Do you know us on one summer, that’s ridiculous. how many Finals I have been in [as Then a lot of dudes shouldn’t be in a player]? So you think I am worried their roles. Because if we’re banking about this? I have played against Larry on one summer for the Lakers, we’re Bird in the Finals. I mean, come on in trouble.” man. I have been in nine Finals. I have

“You have to give us time,” been in college NCAA championships.”

Johnson continued. “... Like I told you When told that this is a before I took the job and when I took different job than being the point the job, it’s going to be a two-summer guard who orchestrated the Lakers’ thing for the Lakers. This summer “Showtime” dynasty, Johnson and next summer. That’s it. If I can’t reminded people of who he is. deliver I’m going to step down myself.

“I’m Magic Johnson. I am still She [team controlling owner Jeanie the same dude,” he said. “I am not

Lakers president Magic Johnson going to change. No pressure on me.

I am going to do my job. That’s what I do. I do my job. I’m excited. It’s fun.

I am looking forward to it. All right.

Let’s go. Let’s keep it going.”

The Lakers also reminded people that should they not land their top-tier targets this summer, they want to maintain cap flexibility to go after next year’s big free agents, which could include Kawhi Leonard and Klay

Thompson.

“We’ve been strategizing for months about this,” Johnson said, referring to himself, general manager Rob Pelinka and their staff. “We’ve been really working hard... We’re just meeting, meeting, meeting and looking at every free agent. You got your Tier 1s, Tier 2s, Tier 3s and all the way down to your Tier 4s [of free agents].”

Johnson said he is prepared to fly anywhere at a moment’s notice once free agency begins to meet with free agents. And if things don’t go as planned, the Lakers can afford to wait until next summer to try to add star power to a young promising core.

“I’m going to stay disciplined and patient,” Johnson said. “I’m not going to try to win you guys [in the media] over or the fans over by making a stupid deal just to say I did something. I’m not gonna do that. So I’m gonna still be smart. I know this game of basketball frontwards and backwards. I know who can help us and who can’t.”

uss said on Monday night that she has “complete faith” in Johnson and Pelinka’s plan but also wants the Lakers to make the postseason for the first time since the 2012-13 season.

The case for Cleveland: Why LeBron James might stay home this summer Story # 2. Use with photo and caption

“There is no magic pill,” read the embroidered, white letters across the front of his black baseball cap, which came into focus as James grabbed the microphone and peered out at the reporters in front of him.

For a man who often finds a way to make his clothes send a message -- remember his “Ultimate Warrior” T-shirt after the victory in the 2016 Finals? -- it was worth reading into the hint behind the hat.

One plausible interpretation can read the line akin to the slogan Nike plastered on tees celebrating James when he won his first championship with the Miami Heat: “Earned not given.”

For someone with so many natural abilities, James has fought off the perception his entire career that

LeBron James has spent 11 of his 15 seasons as a pro with Cleveland Cavaliers he’s this good simply because he was built with more size and athleticism than his peers. However, he feels the care he places on his body and the attention he pays to his craft are the real reasons he has been able to be successful. That’s the reason he felt a connection to Conor McGregor when the MMA fighter said, “There is no talent here. This is hard work. This is an obsession.”

There’s no magic pill that north from his hometown of Akron, allowed James, now 33 years old and Ohio -- in front of fans, as he described coming off his 15th season, to play in during the Eastern Conference all 82 games this past year. No magic semifinals, who make James think, pill that got him to eight Finals in a “They know me.” The team that has row. No magic pill that allowed him several people close to James on the to stay near the top of his sport nearly payroll: Randy Mims as its executive two decades after he burst onto the administrator of player programs national scene as a teenager. and logistics; Brandon Weems as its

Had the Cleveland Cavaliers director of scouting; Mike Mancias lost that Game 7 to the Celtics, the hat as its athletic trainer and athletic also could have been looked at as a clue performance liaison. The team that to James’ impending decision about accepts James’ personal biomechanist, free agency, and it would have been Donnie Raimon, within its inner just as appropriate. sanctuary.

There is no magic pill that Cleveland recognizes the will immediately put James on a team importance of keeping James fresh that will be favored to beat the Golden from the basketball grind by planning State Warriors and line up ring No. 4 an in-season excursion to Napa Valley, for him. No magic pill that will make California, and giving its blessing for Philadelphia’s young core less injury- James to jet down to Miami to hang prone and more playoff-tested. No with former Heat teammates, as he did magic pill that will allow Houston to in between the second round and the keep all its ancillary pieces and still conference finals these playoffs. go out and add James to its stellar And, don’t forget, it’s the team backcourt of James Harden and Chris that found itself in a one-possession Paul. No magic pill that will help the game in the final minute of regulation Lakers stockpile talent just because in both Games 1 and In the past they’re Los Angeles. week, two members of the 2017-18 Which brings us to the Cavs.

Cavaliers -- a player and another staff

The team with which he has member -- relayed to ESPN that they spent 11 of his 15 seasons as a pro and believe Cleveland has the best chance that plays its games about 40 miles of any team to land LeBron.

Four weeks on from her run to the last 16 at the French Open, Serena Williams is back at Wimbledon, having missed last year’s event as she prepared for the birth of her daughter.

Ranked 183 after just three tournaments back, the seven-time champion will go into Wimbledon as the 25th seed, the seeding committee having deviated from the WTA ranking list, an exception because she is coming back after maternity leave.

Having pulled out before her fourthround match in Paris with a pectoral injury, Williams did not play a warmup event on grass. Instead she arrived early at Wimbledon and has been

practicing hard under the eye of her coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

Such is the aura the American brings with her to south west London, British bookmakers make her second favorite for the title, behind the twotime champion, Petra Kvitova.

Three months short of her 37th birthday, it is 16 years since she first won Wimbledon and as she continues to regain full fitness, she knows an eighth title is a big ask.

“Roland Garros was a mountain way steeper than the other mountains I’ve climbed,” she told her documentary, Being Serena, which is being streamed on Eurosport Player.

“And....I can honestly say that I didn’t enjoy all the demands and all the tugging.

“It’s a lot of stress and it’s a lot of pressure. But I have support that I’ve never had before. I have Olympia and I have my husband and it made it a little bit easier.”

Combining being a mum and a professional tennis player presents additional challenges but Williams says motherhood has changed the way she looks at things.

“I’ve been a perfectionist my whole life,” she said. “And I feel like Olympia has made it lesser for me.

“On the court sometimes,

The case for Cleveland: Why LeBron James might stay home this summer LeBron James sat down at the podium following what would turn out to be the final win of his season -- 48 minutes played in a Game 7 victory in Boston to send him to this eighth straight NBA Finals -- and made a statement before even uttering a word.

Serena returns to Wimbledon seeking eighth title

when I’m really down, I think about her. I’m like, ‘Serena relax, you can do this’. If anything, she enables me to believe in myself more and relax and realize that there are other things that are more important.”

At the French Open, Williams showed she has lost none of her fighting spirit, with wins over Ashleigh Barty and Julia Goerges particularly impressive.

With such a formidable record at Wimbledon, where she last won the title in 2016, Williams will still be confident she can do well again, though she admits it has been tough to re-program her post-pregnancy body.

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