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FORTIS SHOCKS TCI

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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Many residents of Turks and Caicos Islands have expressed shock over a request from power company Fortis TCI to increase rates.

The request which was formally made to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government on Wednesday, July11th, 2018, has electrified debate country-wide and on social media, indicating that Fortis and the general public are poles apart on the timing of the increase.

Fortis filed a rate variation application under Section 34 of the Electricity Ordinance, which proposed an average rate increase of 6.8%.

Residential customers with an average monthly consumption of 500 kWh would see an increase of approximately $8 per month on their electricity bills.

The company said the rate variation application seeks to restore the company to a stable financial position following the

impact of the 2017 hurricanes.

The financial impact on FortisTCI of Hurricanes Irma and Maria is estimated at $42 million.

“We were resolved that the country not miss the 2017 2018 tourist season. FortisTCI, along with its parent company Fortis Inc and with the support of numerous local and international partners, responded quickly and worked to restore electricity in less than 60 days,” FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell said.

Mr. Powell added, “It is beneficial to all stakeholders for the utility to return to a stable financial position. This will allow the company to effectively respond to storms when they hit our islands again. It is also important for us to maintain a high service quality and reliability, to ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islands remains attractive to investors that value first-rate electricity services. We believe this rate variation application is reasonable and warranted.”

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FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson

2018 TO 2019 BUDGET AT A GLANCE

Premier and Minister of Finance, Trade and Investment, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, delivered the 2018 to 2019 budget in the House of Assembly in Grand Turk, on July 10th, 2018, under the theme “Consolidating the Gains, Expanding the Hope and Empowering Our People” •The top ten or areas of spending in the budget are:

1.$76.5m or 26.4% of total expenditure for the Ministry of Health, Agriculture and Human Services and $73.4 million of recurrent expenses.

This is inclusive of the $33.1m allocation to the NHIP.

2.$43.7m or 15.0% of total expenditure for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Library Services. $13.4 million in Capital Expenditure.

3.$31.7m or 10.7% of the total

budget for the Ministry of Infrastructure, 8.$8.6m or 3.0% for the Ministry Housing and Planning. That is $17.5 of Tourism, Environment, Heritage million for recurrent expenses and $14.2 and Culture. With recurrent budget allocation of $7.2 million.

Capital million for Capital expenses.

4.$27.8m or 9.6% of total expenditure is $1.4 million. expenditure for the Royal Turks and 9.There will be a $9.1m or Caicos Islands Police Force. That is 3.2% of the total budget for the judicial 25.0 million for recurrent expenses and administration. Allocation for the SIPT legal aid programme is $5.4 million.

2.8 million for Capital expenses.

5.$19.7m or 6.8% for the 10.Finally, there will be Ministry of Finance, Trade and $6.9m or 2.4% of the total budget for Investment; the Attorney General’s Chambers.

6.$14.5m or 5.0% - can Recurrent expenses will account for be announced for the Ministry of $6.4 million. Capital Expenditure for Home Affairs, Transportation and the AGC is $500,000.

Communications including 12 new staff Within the proposed budget for the Prison and two for the Road there will also be: •$23.1m for pensions and Safety. There are 8 new officers for the gratuities, transfer to the National Social Department.

7.$11.0m or 3.7% for the Office Wealth Fund, Contingency fund and of the Deputy Premier and Ministry of Debt Servicing.

Border Control and Employment.

•$7.0 m for the Governor’s Office

•$3.1m for the House of Assembly •$3.2m for the Premier’s Office and District Administration •$2.5m for the Deputy Governor’s Office •$1.6m for the Director of Public Prosecutions REVENUE

The expenditure budget will be funded from existing revenue streams and cash reserves.

•Total expenditure is $279.6m oRecurrent Revenue - $273.1m oEU Grant - $3.8m o and Capital Receipts - $2.7m •Accommodation Tax - $62.5m – 22% of Revenue •Import Duties – $70.7m – 25.3% of Revenue •Customs Processing Fees – $30.0m 10.8% of Revenue

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FORTIS SHOCKS TCI

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Over the past decade FortisTCI has invested over $250 million to transform the utility industry in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This includes investment in people, infrastructure, and operational standards to provide the TCI with one of the region’s most reliable and modern electricity systems.

Meantime, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, said that in reviewing the request, TCIG will be “balancing the interests of the public supplier and the needs of the various sectors of the community at large”.

She explained that under section 34 of the Ordinance, a public supplier may make such an application for consideration by the Government which the Government is required to consider in accordance with the procedure set out in the Ordinance.

“The process requires due consideration of the financial representations made by the public supplier as well as the implications on the public on the basis of technical advice and could last up to twelve or more weeks to take the steps that have to be followed under the Ordinance,” she said. “The Government respects the legislative process catered for under the Ordinance and will give due consideration to the application in the context of relevant technical advice, balancing the interests of the public supplier and the needs of the various sectors of the community at large.

The process under the Ordinance has built in safeguards to ensure that all interested persons have an opportunity to make representations in the process.”

Several persons on Facebook expressed disapproval with the proposed rate increase.

Deanayris Arredondo Doerner, stated: “- An increase! We all had damage and we had to deal with it.

Fortis knows this is a hurricane zone so should have been properly equipped.

What about all the years they have benefited without a major storm? They need to do better, the poles all over the islands are without lights and they want to demand an increase.”

Smith Moses, stated: “Under this government I wouldn’t be

surprised if they get the approval,I Islands. These discussions are at an find it strange that we the customers early stage.” pays for fuel and electricity just to “It is the belief of FortisTCI imagine the increase,no mercy for the that the vast majority of Turks and poor people,bring on competition that’s Caicos Islanders, residents, and what needed and I can assure instead businesses, appreciate the work of of increase will be decrease ask FLOW.” the company to restore power quickly, Edna ‘Etsie Smith’ Sterling, added: ensuring that the economy remains “I don’t usually do this but it’s heart strong and attractive to investors. aching to read...what the government We have seen the return of tourists should propose is an additional 6.8% in record numbers this year, and the on their concession until they reach groundbreaking of the Ritz-Carlton they “profitability” position. Ask Fortis hotel.” to show the insurance claim check.

Simons noted that the Not the financials. Do you really think company wrote to the Government the same financials that is published in December 2017 requesting the in news papers is the same that’s resumption of the Regulatory Reform presented to the Board of Directors? Do negotiations that had started in early the math. Their deductible is between 2016 with the appointment then of the 2% and 10% Base on what they saying Regulatory Assistant Program (RAP) it cost them $42m, they should have as Government’s consultants. received a handsome sum.”

“At that time, RAP held Calvin Greene, stated: “This is bull, several public meetings across the most people have insurance to cover Turks and Caicos Islands. The need for damage liability on their property, do Regulatory Reform became acute after you think the power company assets the 2017 hurricanes, given the cost to is not covered? I don’t think so. This restore the electricity system across should only be considered by the the TCI,” she told The SUN. government in cases where world crisis She said FortisTCI is a long drive up the cost of fuel and parts for term strategic partner with the Turks an unforeseen period.” and Caicos Islands, noting that the

In March 2018, The SUN company’s record speaks for itself: the wrote an article saying that Fortis may development of a world class electricity increase rates. system; investment in excess of $200

At that time, Talisha Simons, million in infrastructure over the past Director of Corporate Communications ten years; millions invested to and Public Affairs at Fortis TCI, Electricity bills are made up confirmed the negotiations, but she did of two parts. The base rate and the not confirm that there will actually be fuel factor, (or power cost adjustment). an increase in electricity bills.

The base rate is a regulated cost and

However, given the fact that is outlined in the TCIG Electricity Fortis spent approximately $30 to 35 Ordinance, Section 32. It covers the million to restore electricity services company’s operational costs. across Turks and Caicos Islands The fuel factor (or power cost after hurricanes Irma and Maria in adjustment) is the recoverable cost of September 2017, analysts said it was fuel used to generate electricity by way highly likely that the company will of diesel. be pushing for an increase during the Fortis TCI’s fuel factor, which negotiations. is a key component of electricity bills,

Simons explained: “The is based on the price of fuel at the time parallel aims of the discussions are it is purchased from Sun Oil Ltd. and (1) to mitigate the cost of restoring is subject to fluctuating world market the electricity system and enable prices. the company to return to financial The fuel factor rate (or health over time and (2) facilitate power cost adjustment) is calculated the transition to greater Renewable in accordance with the Electricity Energy usage in the Turks and Caicos Ordinance and is a mechanism used to

recover the cost of fuel used to produce the electricity consumed by each customer.

The calculation is done on a monthly basis based on the fuel consumed for the specific period and determined by the actual price of fuel at the time it is purchased. The fuel factor rate is approved monthly by the Electricity Commissioner. The fuel factor fluctuates with world market prices and allows for both reductions and increases to the consumer.

Diesel is used to generate electricity in the Turks and Caicos Islands as it is throughout most of the Caribbean. Without fuel there would be no electricity.

The fuel factor is directly linked to the rise and fall of fuel prices in the world market.

If the price of fuel rises, it is reflected in the monthly fuel factor calculation. If the price of fuel decreases, it is also reflected in the monthly fuel factor calculation.

Calculations are done based on the cost of fuel at the time it is purchased from fuel supplier and a lag of approximately two months in both increases and decreases are likely as the result of the supply chain to the TCI.

The average price per gallon of fuel consumed for a specific month is reduced by $0.90 per gallon (base cost per electricity ordinance and shall be borne by the company.)

Any cost above $0.90 is considered recoverable at a rate specified by the electricity ordinance (Part V, section 32). Therefore, the first $0.90 per gallon is absorbed by the FortisTCI. Only the cost above $0.90 is recovered from the customer.

FortisTCI Limited (FTCI) is the sole provider of electricity on Providenciales, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, East Caicos and adjacent Cays. In August 2012, Turks and Caicos Utility Limited (TCU), which is the sole provider of electricity on the Islands of Grand Turk and Salt Cay, was acquired by FTCI. Together the two companies serve almost 15,000 electricity customers in the Turks & Caicos Islands archipelago.

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Invest in people and give them opportunities, says Premier

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said she believes the best way to secure the future, is to “invest in our people; and to give them new opportunities”.

“It is the history of the world that societies don’t automatically embrace change; and that deep interests are bent on maintaining the status quo,” she said while delivering the 2018 to 2019 budget on July 10th, 2018, under the theme “Consolidating the Gains, Expanding the Hope and Empowering Our People”.

“The status quo we inherited where one segment of the society benefits from the marginalization of the other, must go. The status quo that says a people can elect a government, but then their vote should be diluted by an outdated system that does not allow that government – to in all situations – act in the interest of the people that voted for it – must go.

The people have a right to hold us accountable. Then, the system must be constructed so that a government can perform to its best of it ability, and report back to the people who put it there.”

The Premier said that for Government to fully deliver on the promise of change, “our democracy must be strengthened and deepened; not check-mated”.

She added: “These statements are appropriate here because the

economic framework of which we speak, to deliver the change of which we promise, is beholden to the quality of its governance. If we have to deliver on the change we promote; If we are to properly empower our people, then the time has come for us to embark on constitutional change, so that the people’s will can be effectively carried out. And so the issue of governance, cannot be divorced from the issue of economic wellbeing.”

She told the House that her Government has begun to engage the opposition on this matter – because the issue transcends our party political battles.

“This, of which we speak, is a genuine national endeavor, worthy of patriots to fight, so that if not us, our children will inherit a space that not just builds an economy, but a community.

We will articulate this vision more broadly in the weeks and months ahead. But today our people must rest assured that this process of change is irreversible.

We went on our knees two years ago praying for change; today we stand up on our feet so that we can march forward,” she added.

The Premier said her government understands that whether it be short, medium or longterm, people are looking for tangible improvements in their lives.

“Turks and Caicos Islanders are looking for plans that seek to transform their economic and social standing first and foremost; and then, that of every person intending to meaningfully contribute to the growth and development of this country. Our people want inclusive growth that is fueled by strategies implemented at an efficient pace,” she continued.

“To realize tangible improvements, we need resources, resources are finite and the tax structure is still susceptible to leakages and slippages in compliance.

This Government is no different from any other Government. Each day we are faced with competing priorities and a budget constraint that will not see any noticeable shifts unless existing sources of revenue increase exponentially or new sources are identified,” the Premier added.

She said the country is small enough that it need only, on average, attract a $100million investment annually to achieve sustained GDP growth of over 5% per annum.

“For you see, relatively small investments can have huge upside potential for access to new sources of revenues, and more resources.

On the other hand, an exogenous shock or a natural disaster can bring unfathomable downside risks and negative consequences in an economy.

This makes managing

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson small economies like that of the TCI particularly challenging. Often times, depending on the shift of the level events force a Government to review its goals and to re-prioritise its priorities,” said the Premier, who is also Minister of Investment.

“However, we know the priorities that cannot be shifted and our people have confirmed them through our first of many polls. The Official Opposition has different priorities from our people’s priorities and hence , why the Leader of the Opposition has called the Throne Speech and the Budget empty,” she added.

More police officers needed in TCI Force

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force does not have enough officers.

This statement was made by the Commissioner of Police James Smith during a session before the Appropriations Committee in the

House of Assembly on Wednesday June 27th.

During the session Smith was asked if he was satisfied with the police ratio on each island throughout Turks and Caicos. He said, “The numbers in each island are balanced

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in a way that reflects the chains and patterns that we’ve seen over a number of years but we deploy officers on that basis. Am I satisfied that we have enough officers? No, I am not; and it is not what we asked for. The numbers that we asked for are not

reflected in the budget.”

Smith noted that there is no increase in their staffing levels.

“We continually try to manage our personnel and make sure that we put the officers who we get the biggest bang for our bucks,” he said.

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LOCAL NEWS

160 percent increase in sloop arrivals, 1,335 repatriated

Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control and Employment.

Hon. Sean Astwood has strongly defended the performance of his ministry and staff, especially at a time when the country experienced a 160 percent surge in illegal sloops from Haiti over the last financial year.

During his contribution to the 2018 to 2019 budget under the theme “Things are Changing and Changing for the Better”, Astwood, the MP for Five Cays, said the “battles” faced as a ministry, as a government and as a country, were “unprecedented”.

“As a people, we endured the wrath of two major hurricanes and untold damages and displacements, and it appeared that our borders came under relentless attacks from the start of 2017. A total of 22 sloops and 1,335 persons were repatriated throughout the year. This represents a 160% increase in sloops arrivals and a 270% increase in repatriations over the same period for 2016,” he reported.

He added: “There were many days and nights when it appeared that we had nothing left to give, when resources were stretched beyond reason, and when officers were exhausted, frustrated, and driven beyond human limits. But it was in those moments that they truly showed up, going beyond the call of duty, to

deliver on the tasks that you the people had given us to do. We have officers that were physically harmed, my PS’s car was vandalized and my home broken into, but not once did we give up or did we let this country down.”

Hon. Astwood said that immigration officers at the Providenciales International Airport processed almost a half a million passengers, while the Department of Employment Services processed 6,850 labour clearances, 3,310 work permits, 1,740 temporary work permits and facilitated 579 conciliation hearings over labour disputes.

The Registration and Citizenship Unit together processed 3,254 applications for passports, birth certificates, PRCs, registration and other citizenship related products.

He stated that the Immigration Department along with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and other enforcement agencies conducted numerous joint operations which accounted for some 253 apprehensions.

Hon. Astwood said no one can deny the harsh realities of immigration, adding that anyone paying the least bit of attention to world events will see that this is the hottest topic on the planet right now

Vacancy: Office Administrator/Human Resources Manager This position is generally accountable for ensuring the Organization’s workforce is adequately recruited, compensated, developed and prepared to play an integral role in increasing and sustaining the productivity and delivery requirement of the TCI National Health Insurance Board. The incumbent is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when; proper HR records are maintained, HR Policies and Procedures are accessible to all staff and staff members are aware of Career Training opportunities.

2. NATURE AND SPAN OF CONTROL 2.1 The Position Reports Directly to : 2.2 The Position reports indirectly to: 2.3 Positions Reporting Directly to the: Incumbent: 2.4 Positions Reporting indirectly to The incumbent:

Chief Executive Officer Customer Service Supervisor, Receptionist, Scanning/Filing Clerks, Office Administrator

3. LIAISON 3.1 The Incumbent Liaises Internally:

All NHIB Departments All Managers All Personnel

3.2The Incumbent Liaises ExternallyOther Employers Labor department, Placement Agencies 4. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERISE/SKILLS 4.1 This position requires: •Negotiations •Human relation skills •Communication skills •Compensation skills •Must be a good organizer and tactful.

•Excellent team building skills.

•Excellent writer and oral communication skills.

•Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and work under pressure •Spreadsheet and presentation graphics programmes.

5. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE •A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or in business administration with a concentration in human resources management.

•A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar corporate position.

•Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.)

•Must be proficient in the English Language SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES •Manage the administration of staff welfare.

•Develop orientation/training programs •Inform staff on developments in the organization

as country after country continue to grapple with illegal migration.

“(Even) countries with trillion dollar budgets have not been able to stop illegal migration, yes, even the great United States. And as much profound speeches and tweets as President Trump can muster he has not been able to stop illegal migration into the US,” he added.

“This government is working hard, and we are doing our jobs. Despite the intentional miss characterization of the situation, the fact is, that we still boast a high detection rate of 95% and an unprecedented high rate of detention and repatriation. Let me share something that is completely unfair and can only be seem as political mischief,” he continued.

“When The Bahamas, America or any other country intercepts a boat at sea with illegal migrants and repatriate them back to their home country, some of our people hail them with great revere, they post all over Facebook “that’s how it is done”, now that is a country that is serious about protecting its borders”. However, when this government does the exact same thing, intercept, detained and repatriate, we are cuss to high hell as being incompetent, uncaring and on and on and on. Now, you tell me if that isn’t just some low down dirty politics

Hon Sean Astwood, Deputy Premier and Minister of Border control and Immigration been played on the mind and hearts of our people then I don’t know what that is. A people should rejoice in the success of its government because inevitably our success is your success.”

Astwood said the good Lord has continued to bless TCI and through all His blessings some people have taken this for granted.

“The fact that we have weathered two major hurricanes only days apart without any loss of life was truly a blessing and not a right.

The fact that this country was able to bounce back so quickly after these storms was not a right. The fact that our economy continues to have growth is not a right. And the fact that in December 2016, after fourteen years of being in the wilderness under a PNP government the good Lord has deliver us, is not a right. These are all blessings from God. I would like to caution our people, that we should be humble or we might end up being humbled,” he added.

•Manage the HR component of the NHIB’s Strategic Plan •Manage the recruitment and deployment of staff.

•Prepare monthly reports.

•Make recommendations for the development, documentation and review of policies and procedures for HR administration.

•Maintain job classification and compensation systems.

•Advise employees on career opportunities.

•Develop the budget for the department.

•Design and develop job profiles •Conduct training needs assessments •Analyze and advise management on the Employment Ordinance •Manage the staff Grievance Procedures •Coordinates staff performance appraisal activities throughout the organization.

•Develops and executes orientation programs for new recruits.

•Administers the human resource information system of the organization.

•Supervision of assigned staff and departments.

•Facilitates arrangement for corporate travel.

•Liaise with the Accounts dept. on the renewal of Insurance Premiums (Vehicles & Premises).

•Ensures that the NHIB building, generator, A/C units and office is properly maintained and secured.

•Work in consultation with HOD’s to ensure HR Policies & Procedures are adopted in a standardized manner.

•Provide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient operations of NHIB facilities o Ensure that all supporting documents are accessible and filed appropriately o Ensure the confidentiality and security of all Master files and Personnel files.

• May perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA The incumbent is deemed to be performing his/her duties effectively when: •Staff is properly trained.

•Staff vacations are properly scheduled and maintained.

•HR data is accurate and accessible.

•Ensure the NHIB office facility is maintained and safe.

•Employee handbook is updated.

•Departmental Policies & Procedures are documented and available to all employees.

•NHIP succession plan is developed.

•Department budget is developed.

•Cross training of job functions.

•Guide employees in developing career paths.

•Develop a library of jobs and the classifications.

•Revise all job descriptions.

•Effectively manage the Registration department to ensure objectives are met.

•The NHIB office is maintained and secured.

•Manage the NHIB HR functions and guide the Chief Executive Officer accordingly.

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New police plane needed, says Commissioner

By Todeline Defralien

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force could benefit from a new airplane to replace the 40-yearold one that has been down for quite some time because of engine problems, according to Commissioner of Police James Smith.

During a session before the Appropriations Committee in the House of Assembly on Wednesday June 27th, the Commissioner of Police stated that the old police aircraft suffered catastrophic damage to one engine and this calls for a new plane.

He said, “The aircraft is not currently operational, we are very hopeful that it will be. The aircraft is over forty (40)

years old; it suffered a catastrophic damage to one engine and it was impossible to find a replacement engine, so that engine had to be built from scratch.”

He added: “The time that has taken has meant that the other functionalities in the aircraft have degraded, they have now been checked, they have been fully assessed, the pilots and technicians are back and just looking at whether that plane is going to come back this week or next week.”

Smith stated that the age of the plane is the defining factor and makes it very difficult to keep air worthy.

Responding to a questing

asked by Hon. Royal Robinson, when the new plane will be coming to TCI, Smith said, “To determine how soon we will have a replacement will depend on how soon we get budget. We cannot even begin the process until we get a budget; it is not lawful for me to do that.”

In addition, the Commissioner of Police stated that are looking at the style of plane that would be more suitable for Turks and Caicos Islands.

“We are looking to find an expert consultant because we think it’s better to spend some of the money from the budget bid to make sure that we get the best plane with the best service plan and the best condition that we can do.”

Commissioner of Police James Smith

Ministry of Finance hosts workshop on quality policy and consumer protection

The Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment with the assistance of the EU-COSME project, hosted a National Consultation Workshop from 5th - 6th July 2018 on a National Quality Policy and Consumer Protection Framework for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The workshop was attended by stakeholders from Government ministries and departments with direct responsibility for trade, food safety, human health and the environment.

A National Quality Policy would provide the basis for the implementation of quality principles,

practices and disciplines across all sectors of development. This would allow for increased productivity, innovation, export competitiveness, consumer and environmental health.

As such, a National Standards Body for the Turks and Caicos Islands with responsibility for consumer affairs will be established.

The National Standards Body will primarily be tasked with ensuring that the quality of goods and services produced or delivered by the Turks and Caicos Islands is healthy, safe and competitive both at home and abroad.

Permanent Secretary in

the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Athenee Harvey-Basden in commenting on this initiative stated; “The effective implementation of a framework that facilitates quality standards and consumer protection would raise the profile of the Turks and Caicos Islands as an economy open to trade and development while demonstrating an ability to achieve fairness, impartiality and transparency in the production and delivery of goods and services.”

To lend to this initiative the Ministry is currently developing draft consumer protection regulations which

would supplement the Consumer Protection Ordinance of 2016. These regulations are expected to be finalized in the second quarter of this financial year. The Ministry will also make a concentrated effort to provide support to Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure conformity to quality standards and compliance with technical regulations.

Questions, comments or suggestions related to this initiative or any related matters can be forwarded to the Director of Trade in the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment via email on tradetci@gov.tc.

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•Maintaining environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.

•Creating security awareness among staff and guests.

•Responding immediately to needs of guests and requests of departments or staff for security assistance.

•Frequent sitting, standing and walking, may be required for long periods of time.

•Climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Proactively solve problems and mitigate risks.

•Escorting guests around the property.

Qualified Candidateswill have/be: •High School Diploma •Excellent communication skills – both written and oral •Knowledgeable and experienced in the hospitality industry •Exhibit a strong physical and authoritative presence that will help deter criminal activity •Minimum of 4 years experience in similar role •Fluent in English Salary Range $16,500 yearly 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.

The Turks & Caicos Islands National Insurance wishes to invite tenders from established Insurance Companies/Broker to provide General Liability Insurance Coverage against risk for all properties, equipment, public and employee liability, burglary, money in transit and vehicles, in chronological order as provided in aspreadsheet. The Tender document can be found on NIB’s Website or interested eligible bidders can collect the Invitation to Tender from the National Insurance Board’s Providenciales Office.

All tenders should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: THE CHAIRMAN TENDER COMMITTEE NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD GRAND TURK TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Clearly marked: TENDER OFFER FOR TCINIB GENERAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE NATIONAL INSURANCE OFFICE, PROVIDENCIALES& GRAND TURK to be received no later than 12: 00 noon on Friday, July20, 2018.

All bids will be opened at a Tender Board Meeting shortly thereafter. The National Insurance Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender offer and will not accept responsibility for any costs incurred by the bidders.

Failure to mark and seal the tender offer correctly may render the tender offer incomplete and not acceptable. The envelope shall not indicate its origin in any way.

Tenders received otherwise by email or fax will not be considered.

Quotes received after the deadline will be returned unopened.

All tender prices must be valid for at least ninety (90) calendar days from the tender submission date.

Further information is available on the NIB website at www.tcinib.tc.

Or contact: MISS RHESA CARTWRIGHT, DEPUTY DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD HILLY A EWING BUILDING PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Email: rhesacartwright@tcinib.tc Tel: (649) 941-5806/5906

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Report from July 9th Cabinet meeting His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 15th meeting of the Cabinet on Monday, 9 July 2018, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales.

standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing – Banking Amendment Bill 2018; Financial Services Commission (Amendment) Bill 2018; Companies (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2018; Prevention of Terrorism All Ministers were present. At this (Amendment) Bill 2018; Proceeds of meeting Cabinet: Crime (Amendment) Bill 2018; Financial Intelligence Agency (Amendment) Bill · Approvedthewaiverofcustomsstorage 2018; Customs (Amendment) Bill 2018; fees on personal effects imported by Miscellaneous (Amendment) (Offences) Supreme Court Judge, Justice Shiraz Bill 2018; Aziz, in accordance with Regulation 4

· Endorsed proposals by the of the Customs (Government Transit Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing Shed and Queen’s Warehouse Rent) and Planning to standardise the TCIG (Amendment) Regulations 2016; vehicle fleet;

· Approved the appointments of

· Approved, subject to budgetary the Rev. Claire Robinson and Mr Mervin provision having been made, the draft Cox to the TCI National Hurricane Agriculture Policy Implementation Recovery Task Force (NRTF) as Plan as the official document to guide representatives of the clergy and private agricultural development in TCI; sector respectively. Cabinet further

· Noted an information paper agreed that the Director of Health from the Hon. Deputy Premier and Services should be appointed as an ex- Minister for Border Control and officio member of the NRTF; Employment on a proposed partnership

· Advised His Excellency the agreement between the Ministry for Governor to approve the appointments Border Control and Employment and of Mr Robert Stubbs as Chairman of the Ministry of Education, Youth, the National Health Insurance Board Culture and Library Services to promote (NHIB) with effect from 1 August 2018 the employment of TC Islander students and Mr Leonardo Ralph Patrick as a returning to TCI after completion of Member of the NHIB with effect from their studies; 14 July 2018 in accordance with Section

· Discussed the state of progress 16 (1) of the National Health Insurance on the Lighthouse Road project on Amendment) Ordinance 2017; Grand Turk which it was agreed the Hon.

· Advised His Excellency the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Governor to approve, for forwarding to Planning would take forward with his the House of Assembly for approval, the Ministry; following Bills to ensure TCI’s compliance

· Received an up-date by the with Financial Action Task Force Hon. Deputy Premier on the political recommendations to meet international situation and unrest in Haiti and

possible implications for TCI;

· The Hon. Premier up-dated Cabinet on her discussions with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas on the situation in Haiti;

· The Hon. Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Gaming asked about banking services on North and Middle Caicos and called for steps to hasten the establishment of banking facilities there;

· The Hon. Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning up-dated Cabinet on measures to address the problems of water supply on Grand Turk. The Hon. Premier asked the Hon. Minister to bring a full up-date of the situation to the next meeting of Cabinet;

· Her Excellency the Deputy Governor reported that during their recent visit to TCI to assess possible UK military assistance in the event of another hurricane hitting TCI, the UK’s Military Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) team had highlighted serious concerns about water supply and reserve stocks of water across TCI during this hurricane season;

· His Excellency the Governor confirmed that Cabinet had approved by round-robin the following - the reappointment of members of the Public Health and Environmental Board; proposals put forward by the Ministry of Education on the TCI Internship Policy; and a request by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication to draw funding for HM Prison from the Contingency Fund.

Turks and Caicos Sun

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

Windward Construction ltd.

SAILROCK CONTRACTING LIMITED [SAILROCK] is seeking a qualified candidate for the position below Heavy Duty Mechanic •This person is responsible for the repairs and maintenance (including preventative maintenance) of Heavy Equipment. This person will reside in South Caicos.

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to: •Keeps equipment available for active use by completing preventative maintenance schedules, installing components and parts as required.

•Maintain proper inventory on designated parts to maintain equipment up-time •Determining vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts •Corrects vehicles deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, component, parts, or systems, such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

•Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.

•Must be available for emergency maintenance calls at night and on weekends and public holidays.

Qualified Candidates will have/be: •Fluent in English •Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role •Excellent communication skills – both written and oral •Detail-oriented •Organized •Excellent time management skills •Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Salary Range •$30,000 yearly 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.

MAINTENANCE MAN Salary: 2850$ / month Company truck provided 25$ allowanced for phone Employee’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: •Ability to resolve problems related to electrical, plumbing and gas installations.

•Demonstrates capability to be independent.

•Demonstrates ability to work under time pressure at high quality.

•Ensures jobs are well done and tested for functionality before leaving site.

•Ensures works achieved according to client requirements.

•Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex documents affecting construction projects, including but not limited to: Agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and architectural drawings.

•Track progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.

•Interfaces directly with clients to define their needs.

•Demonstrates ability to list and procure materials needed for jobs.

•Demonstrates ability to identify project risks.

•Assesses client requests to determine impacts to scope, schedule, quality.

•Ability to keep time sheets.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES •General knowledges in electricity, plumbing & LP gas installation.

•Intermediate skills in carpentry.

•Well organized, reliable and punctual.

•Fluent in spoken and written English.

•Valid driver license required.

Employee shall be able to work at high quality level under pressure, available during week ends, at night and during public holidaysas required.

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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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Ira Stubbs pleads for urgent financial help for sick five-year-old daughter

By Todeline Defralien

Desperate father, Ira Stubbs of The Bight is again pleading for major financial help from the community, hotel sector and Government to help assist his five-year-old daughter Zharyia Stubbs who is in urgent need of a lung transplant.

Five years old Zharyia, who was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease and is not capable of breathing on her own and things took a turn for the worst as she is currently on life support in the United Kingdom (UK).

Zharyia has been hooked up to an oxygen machine in a hospital for nearly one year and had exhausted all avenues medically.

In an interview with The SUN, Stubbs said: “I want to call for urgent help for my five (5) year old daughter, Zharyia Stubbs. She was hospitalized for the past year and she had a lung disease and last week everything didn’t look so good and it took a turn for the worse and now she is in the United Kingdom on life support. We really need to try to get financial assistance to get the family to relocate to the United Kingdom and to be able to be by her side and support her.”

He added: “Because of everything that happened she was fighting time and time right now was almost expired on her. The stage that the doctors were trying to avoid, they are faced with now and we are now

Father Ira Stubbs

Zharyia Stubbs

just trying to get here the help that she needs.”

Stubbs stressed that he is seeking for financial help from the community, the businesses, hotels and the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

“I had already started a campaign for her and we were trying to raise somewhere around $320,000 to be able to facilitate everything that she needs. Piece by piece some persons were reaching out with the little that they can do. It is something, but it’s far from where we need to be and that is why I am calling on local business owners, hotels and the community to get onboard.”

Emotional Stubbs stated that the United Kingdom is urgently

requesting that Zharyia’s immediate family is by her side during this time adding that they would like to leave as early as next week.

“As urgent as possible the doctors over there are looking for me to be over there with her in the United Kingdom because with the whole process she needs her immediate family around her to keep her together.

This was something that they expected the Government to already have in place and they are reaching out to me and pleading to me to hurry up and get everyone there and get this going, so as soon as we can get this the better it will be,” Stubbs explained.

Stubbs is asking parents to put themselves in his shoes, try to understand his situation and how it is

important for him to help his daughter fight for her life.

“Zharyia is five years old; she has been hospitalized for one year in the hospital and it’s not like it’s a part that she doesn’t need. It was the basic thing that was given to her breathing.

No one actually paid for and that is all she wants, to get a chance. I know that it is not everyone’s child but just put yourself in her position and think, what if it was your child. This is her cry for help and I have to speak for her because she can’t. She’s been struggling and I just plead to everyone for their urgent support,” he said.

Anyone that is interested in contacting Mr. Stubbs can do so via telephone number 242-0482 or email iramileagecrew@gmail.com.

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Caribbean Element reveals new name, management, menu

By Todeline Defralien

Owners of Caribbean Element, the newest addition to the Grace Bay restaurant scene, announced their new management team and rolled out a new menu on Friday, June 29th, 2018 during a Menu Launch Party to reveal the wave of changes.

Formerly known as Elements TCI, the restaurant has been renamed to Caribbean Element, has a new Managing Partner and has revamped the menu with the addition of new regional and international chefs to its roster.

Set on the backdrop of the Le Vele Plaza lawn, over 100 islanders and tourists alike attended the launch party which offered guests free sampling of flavorful dishes such as coconut shrimp, crab cakes, mini ribs, and free drink options.

Now in its second year of operation, Caribbean Element has undergone major rebranding to introduce its new flavors, new concept

and new executive team.

Following the departure of two of the main chefs, Kemp and Castillo brought on Omar Duncan as a Partner and Manager of the restaurant. Duncan’s arrival brought about several changes for Caribbean Element including changes to the menu from Latin/Mediterranean inspired dishes to Island Fusion cuisine.

Commenting on the rebranding and launch party CoProprietor of Caribbean Element, Shane Kemp said; “We are extremely excited about what is happening here at Caribbean Element. We have been open for over a year and for the most part many people have been hearing about us but they have never gotten a chance to fully see the many options and the type of world class cuisine we offer. This launch party was our way of introducing ourselves to the public and showing them the amazing environment here at Caribbean Element.”

Cesar Castillo, Co-proprietor added: “We can’t wait to roll out all of the amazing things to come for Caribbean Element. The new menu is getting lots of positive feedback from our customers and we’re happy that the restaurant now offers more island friendly options. For over a year we have been trying different things with our menu and finding the right group of people for the restaurant, we are confident that we’ve finally found the right blend of flavors and people to take us to the next level. We’re inviting the public especially our local residents to come and try us out.”

Omar Duncan, Partner at Caribbean Element thanked the public for their support stating that they are welcome to see what the rave is all about.

“We made several changes to the restaurant in the past few months because we wanted to provide a menu and an experience that was authentic to the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Caribbean. We wanted to

provide a menu that was relatable to the people here. We believe we have succeeded in doing that. We have something special here at Caribbean Element, we’re a close knit team and our main aim is to keep our customers satisfied.”

Some of the popular additions to the Caribbean Element menu include a locally made Tamarind sauce and a flavorful mango dip to go alongside meals.

Caribbean Element was originally opened in January 2017 by owners Shane Kemp and Cesar Castillo as Elements TCI. Under the original concept, the restaurant served Latin Fusion dishes with Mediterranean influences.

Caribbean Element is open for dinner, Mondays through Saturdays 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Located at Unit #102 in Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales, the restaurant offers special rates for events and birthdays and can open at special hours for personalized events.

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

Boats to be auctioned “Gregorio Fuentes” 24’ “Miss Louise” 25’ “Last Known Good” 30’ Hunter “Josep” 31’ Chris Craft “Defiant” 32’ Power Trimaran “Mystique” 35’ Caillou sloop “Cabry” 42’ Reyco Sport fish “Cupid” 42’ hull only “Lady Simone” 45’ Custom Fishing Trawler “Caribbean Queen” 69’ - Paddlewheel Boat “Sweet Charlotte” 80’ Steel Commercial Fishing Vessel All vessels will be sold as is. Full payment is to be made on the auction day and the vessel must be removed from site or entered into a storage agreement with Caicos Marina & Shipyard Ltd. All vessels can be viewed prior to the auction. Vessel information and terms & conditions of the auction are available upon request.

Email: info@caicosmarina.com or Telephone: 946-5600 The auction will be held on 21st July 2018 at 10 A.M. at Caicos Marina & Shipyard Ltd., Long Bay Highway.

There will no auction on 30th July 2018.

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LOCAL NEWS

TCI Hospital receives ‘Diamond’ accreditation, a third time

InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital has been ranked ‘Diamond’ for the third consecutive survey, which is the highest ranking under the Accreditation Canada International (ACI) Qmentum Program.

The official results were released last week and revealed the company’s compliance with 100% of thirty-three (33) Required Organizational Practices (ROP’s) established by the international body, and a high performance in other priority areas within the fourteen (14) International Service Standards.

ACI is internationally recognized for promoting excellence in healthcare. A full-site survey is conducted every three years to retain accreditation status.

Successful facilities are awarded Gold, Platinum or Diamond status in accordance

with the quality of service and care delivered to patients.

The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital received Diamond awards in March 2012 and March 2015. A third accreditation evaluation was completed on June 11th-15th 2018, following a three-month extension due to hurricane recovery efforts.

During the assessment, a highly skilled team of independent overseas surveyors conducted a meticulous evaluation of the hospital’s operations, from leadership practices to service delivery procedures. The evaluation included interviews with over 30 hospital teams, a review of dossiers of evidence for every department to justify compliance with ACI standards, meetings with community representatives and groups, and spontaneous tracer exercises with randomly selected patients and staff

members.

Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital, privately managed by InterHealth Canada, remains among the elite 37% of an estimated 243 ACI internationally accredited medical facilities currently listed as Diamond, and the only facility in the Caribbean region.

The receipt of such an award signifies that the standard of acutesecondary health care services provided at TCI Hospital is comparable to facilities in countries such as Brazil and United Arab Emirates, which have a concentration of Diamond accredited medical centers under the ACI International Program. These facilities are measured against the same standards.

The ACI assessment system of quality management and technical competence is comprised of the following areas: competence

of personnel; methods validated and verified; traceability of measurements; calibration and maintenance of equipment; the safety of patients; the environment; the assurance of the quality of results and appropriate interventions.

Commenting on the three-time award, Chief Executive Officer of TCI Hospital, Gaston Levac said: “Having seen numerous medical facilities in my time, it has remained evident from the commencement of my tenure that TCI Hospital is a gem, and provides extraordinary value for money. I have tremendous respect and pride for the professional and dedicated people who deliver high quality health care services every day to the community.

We are elated to have received the highest ranking once again following an extremely rigorous process.”

Executive Appointment at RBC Royal Bank In this role, Mr. White brings RBC innovation and solutions to diverse and influential individuals and organizations across the Caribbean. With this increased visibility, he will continue to champion the changing dynamic of banking services and the opportunities and flexibility digital autonomy creates for clients.

Over the course of his 36 years in the financial services industry, Mr. White has held senior management positions in private and public companies with a focus on investments, development and asset management. Mr. White joined Royal Bank Trinidad and Tobago in 2008 as Head, RBTT Merchant Bank, and continued in a similar role after that entity was acquired by the Royal Bank of Canada in 2009.

His experience in corporate and investment banking gave him insight into the needs and objectives of the Caribbean community and the challenges faced by developing countries. This experience sensitized him to the critical role banks play in economic

RBC is pleased to announce that Darryl White has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of RBC Financial (Caribbean) Ltd. (RBCFCL).

development. Appointed to Managing Director, RBC Royal Bank, Trinidad and Tobago in 2013, Mr. White had responsibility for the Bank’s overall growth and operating strategies across the region.

Mr. White holds an Honors Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies, a Master of Business Administration from the Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, United Kingdom and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Financial Services (Cifs), United Kingdom.

Mr. White is a Board Director of the Heroes Foundation and WE Say Yes, both organizations focused on supporting young people in challenged communities. He continues to champion the importance of simple and accessible banking solutions and to deepen the alignment between RBC and the communities it serves and the opportunities, solutions and services it offers.

ABOUT RBC IN THE CARIBBEAN With more than 100 years of dedicated service to the region, RBC has a presence in 17 countries, with 60 branches and over 3,500 employees serving more than one million clients. As one of the Caribbean’s leading diversified financial services companies, RBC provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking, insurance and trust and asset management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, general commercial entities, regional and multi-national corporations and governments. For more information, please visit rbc.com/caribbean.

The appointment was announced by Rob Johnston, Head, RBC Royal Bank, Caribbean Banking.

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Angeleen Trowers Location: Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic helper Duties: Home duties Salary: $6.25/hour Please Contact: 345-5944 This position is currently held by work permit holder.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly, and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

Provo Discount Ltd. Location: Unit 1, Central Square, Provo Seeking 1 Sales Clerk Duties: Operate Cash Register with POS system, Greet Customers, Inventory, Stock and Tidy Store Salary: $6.25/hr; 42 hrs/wk Position currently held by work permit holder.

Closing date for application is July 26, 2018 Applications can be dropped off at the office, Immigration Board, and/or emailed to pdl@tciway.tc

West bay Club 242 Lower Bight Road, Providenciales Is seeking a Carpenter -$6.50 per hour Must be able to measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly to: nikiesha@thewestbayclub.com or call 946-8550, and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

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South Caicos students begin 2nd annual Sailrock summer internship programme Sailrock has recently welcomed the first group of students from Marjorie Basden High School to participate in a three-week internship as part of the 2nd Annual Sailrock Summer Internship Program. Resha Cooke, Justin Paul, Katrell Pierre, and Jonathan St. Jean were each selected to kick off the 2018 summer internship program at the Turks and Caicos’ newest luxury resort.

The Sailrock Summer Internship Program was developed in 2017 as an exclusive opportunity for students from Marjorie Basden High School to experience South Caicos’ growing hospitality industry first-hand. Created with personal and career growth in mind, the program provides interns with job shadowing, training, and mentorship, along with hands-on learning.

The students were able to apply to various departments including Front Desk/Reservations, Food & Beverage/Kitchen, and Housekeeping, as well as Maintenance, and Cost Control, which are new to the program.

Resha Cooke is a 4th former at Marjorie Basden High School who is working as a Food & Beverage/ Kitchen Intern. She said, “I have a huge interest in the tourism and hospitality industries and I aspire to be a hotel manager one day. The Sailrock Summer Internship Program interested me because it will expose me to those industries and provide

(Left to Right) Katrell Pierre, Justin Paul, Jonathan St. Jean, and Resha Cooke me with a better understanding of how the different departments work together.”

Justin Paul is a 3rd former who attends Marjorie Basden High School and is also working as a Food & Beverage/Kitchen Intern. He said, “I was attracted to the Sailrock Summer Internship Program because it was a great opportunity to gain work experience and become more independent. I’m looking forward to learning new things every day.”

Katrell Pierre is in 3rd form at Marjorie Basden High School and is working as the Maintenance Intern.

He said, “The Sailrock Summer Internship Program attracted me because of the learning experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

that it will provide. I look forward to building up transferable work skills that will assist me when I’m looking for a full-time job.”

Jonathan St. Jean, a 3rd former attending Marjorie Basden High School is working as the Cost Control Intern. He said, “Through the Sailrock Summer Internship Program, I hope to gain a better understanding of what I want to pursue as a future career path. I’m looking forward to working within South Caicos’ growing hospitality industry and making an impact during my time at Sailrock Resort.”

“We are excited to welcome these four interns to the 2nd Annual Sailrock Summer Internship Program.

Over the next three weeks, they’ll gain greater insight into the hospitality industry and develop transferable skills that are essential for success in a multitude of industries. We look forward to assisting with their personal development and getting to know them during their internships”, said Sailrock’s Executive Director, Matthew Bywater.

The 2018 Sailrock Summer Internship Program began on July 9th and will conclude on August 24th.

Sailrock thanks the students of Turks and Caicos Community College and South Caicos’ Marjorie Basden High School for displaying great interest in the 2nd Annual Sailrock Summer Internship Program.

Salary Scale: $36,000.00 to $42,000.00 per annum based on qualification and experience.

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

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

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

•Alternations of garments.

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

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

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

•Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

•Must be able to suggest treatment care to clients •Customer Service Focused Salary Scale: $6.25 to $7.00 per hr. based on qualification and experience.

Application giving full details of qualifications and experience should be addressed to: Human Resources Department 101 Governor’s Road Leeward Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI and should reach no later than July 30th, 2018, for further information/appointment you can contact us at Tele:649-9468054 or email hr@wihl.com.

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2018 RATE VARIATION APPLICATION: A MESSAGE FROM FORTISTCI PRESIDENT & CEO Dear Valued Customers, FortisTCI this week filed a rate variation application under Section 34 of the Electricity Ordinance. The application proposes an average rate increase of 6.8%.

Residential customers with an average monthly consumption of 500 kWh would see an increase of approximately $8 per month on their electricity bills.

The rate variation application seeks to restore the company’s financial position which was weakened by the cost of the restoration of electricity following Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The total impact directly attributable to the hurricanes is estimated at $42 million.

The company’s swift action after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which was supported by Fortis Inc. and numerous local and international partners, resulted in the restoration of electricity to TCI’s main tourist hub, Grace Bay, within three days.

Full restoration was completed on all Islands in less than 60 days. This response enabled the tourism industry to rebuild quicker and the country was able to benefit by not missing the 2017-2018 winter tourist season. The quick restoration allowed residents to rebuild, government services to resume, and small businesses to reopen.for us to maintain a high service quality and reliability, to ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islands remains attractive to investors that value first-rate electricity services. We believe this rate variation application is reasonable and warranted.

FortisTCI remains committed to creating value and maintaining a long-term strategic relationship with the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The company will distribute additional information in the coming weeks and hold several stakeholder meetings to discuss our rate variation application with you. I encourage you to participate and I look forward to answering your questions.

Eddinton Powell FortisTCI President & CEO 2017 Winner

Allied Member of the Year

www.fortistci.com | 649-946-4313

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LOCAL NEWS

Clearing ringworm

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

Ringworm is the common name given for fungal infections of the skin.

The name “ringworm” is a misnomer, since the infection is caused by a fungus, not a worm but it describes the appearance of the rash on the skin as it usually presents with circular patches with raised edges like rings on the skin.

Whilst most persons are familiar with the infection on the body, it may also affect the scalp, feet, groin, beard, and nails.

Are there different types of ringworm?

Three different types of fungi can cause this infection. In medicine, ringworm is called tinea. And it is classified differently and has different names depending on the part of the body affected.

•Ringworm of the scalp, called tinea capitis, often starts as small sores that develop into itchy, scaly bald patches. It is most commonly seen in children.

•Ringworm affecting the body is called tinea corporis and often presents as patches with the characteristic round or “ring” shape.

•Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a ringworm infection of the skin around the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. It is most common in men and adolescent boys.

•Athlete’s foot, called tinea pedis, is the common name for ringworm infection of the foot.

•Tinea unguium is the name given to the infection when it affects the nail, usually with thickening of the nail and a crumbly substance under the nail.

How does one get ringworm?

The fungus can live for an extended period as spores in soil.

When someone comes in contact with infected soil such as during gardening or walking outdoors or at a pool barefooted, the fungus can be transferred and the infection occurs.

The infection can also spread through contact with infected animals. Both cats and dogs can catch ringworm and then pass it on to humans who touch them.

The infection is also commonly spread among children and by sharing items such as clothing, hairbrushes, shoes or nail grooming devices that may not be clean.

How is it diagnosed?

Most times the diagnosis is obvious to the doctor after examining the appearance of the skin in the affected area.

To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may examine the skin under a

special light to check for fluorescence or glowing of the area under the light.

If the diagnosis is still not clear, a skin biopsy where a piece of skin is taken and sent to the lab for microscopic examination may be performed.

Skin, scalp or nail scrapings can also be done in the office and observed under a microscope at your visit, additionally, it may be sent to the lab for culture.

How is it treated?

Dr. Marsha Barnett

•washing your hands after

There are a number of both interacting with an animal over-the -counter and prescription •disinfecting and cleaning pet antifungal creams that can be used living areas to treat ringworm. Jock itch, athlete’s •Treating ringworm infections in foot, and ringworm of the body can all children quickly and aggressively be successfully treated with antifungal and limiting re-entry to school creams, ointments, gels, or sprays. until they have undergone Ringworm of the scalp or nails however, treatment. may require prescription-strength •avoiding sharing personal items oral medications for clearance of the like clothing or hairbrushes with infection. people who might have ringworm

Infections of the skin usually •wearing shoes if showering in clear in 2 to 4 weeks. However, scalp community areas and keeping infections must be treated for at least the feet dry and clean if you are a month and if there has been hair loss prone to athlete’s foot or a secondary bacterial infection, this must also be addressed. Infections of *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general the nail can take months to clear. practitioner who also specializes in dermatology. For questions How can it be prevented? or comments, please contact at You can prevent ringworm by practicing drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at healthy and hygienic behaviors. Tips Associated Medical Practices - 9464242. to avoid ringworm include:

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Empowering our People

By Jamell Robinson, TCI Patriot

To empower a people, it is my belief that there has to be at least three key pillars that I will elaborate on: 1. Access to Capital

As the colloquial saying goes, No Money, No Honey… The fact is that the biggest difference between Turks and Caicos Islanders and others who are able to succeed in the TCI is the ability to access capital to follow through with ideas. Starting a new business or initiative can be costly venture that most will not even to get a crack it.

It is imperative that Commercial Banks and Money Lending institutions (Not Loan Sharks*) be encouraged if not legislated to give the same opportunities to Turks and Caicos Islanders as others get

who walk of the plane. It is also imperative that the SME Ordinance be revisited to set realistic grant, technical support, and duty exemption limits.

Caicos Islanders almost all the time. The areas such as plumbing, electrical work, masonry or any area that supports economy activities should be a focus.

2. Access to Education

3. Access to Land

Education is Key to nation building. It is my belief the TCICC must eventually become the University of the Turks and Caicos to service the majority of our tertiary level needs. Anything short of that is futile.

Equally important to academic education is skills development through vocational training for all Turks and Caicos Islanders. Like Germany, everyone should have a secondary skill which can be relayed on for employment in the event your primary passion doesn’t pan out right away.

The result would be full employment for Turks and

Talk is cheap and money buy land!! Like capital and education, land is an instant form of empowerment because it can be leveraged to access both capital and education.

While we live in an ever growing virtual world and businesses can be created via e-commerce engines from the comforts of your home, you will always need physical space either of your own or you’ll have to rent it. So why not be on the receiving end of that transaction?

That said, crown land returning to an elected official is one of the most critical issues in Jamell Robinson any constitutional reform talks.

•Serve as ex-officio member of Curriculum committee.

•Participate in professional development activities and serve on College committees that support the goals and objectives of the college.

•Provide back-up for records and registration services, including registering students, issuing transcripts, reporting grades and working special events.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TCICC) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TCICC Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following position at the TCICC immediately.

Registrar The Registrar reports to the Dean, Vice President and the President and is responsible for providing leadership to plan, organize and manage all of the activities related to the records and registration department, including serving as the official authorized keeper of the College’s student records.

Job specifications •Organize and administer the record, registration and graduation functions, including transcripts evaluation, in order to provide maximum services to students while ensuring efficient and effective work flow.

•Supervise the coordination, evaluation and certification of all graduation applications.

•Responsible for collecting, recording, maintaining and reporting of student records within the TCICC guidelines, e.g. grades, registration data, transcripts and mid-term verification.

•Problem solves the research, analysis and resolution of student disputes as they relate to records and registration.

•Collaboration with the Dean, Administrators, Faculty and IT personnel to facilitates and improve services to students.

•Preparation of statistical reports on educational activities for use by the Board of Governors, the Government and Educational agencies and interprets registration policies to faculty and students.

•Dissemination of information on courses offered and procedures students should follow to obtain grade transcripts.

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities •A working knowledge of Microsoft suites such as Word and Excel.

•Strong interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.

•Ability to collaborate effectively with other College departments and cross-functional teams.

•Supervisory experience in a people-oriented environment.

•A positive attitude and ability to plan and adapt to change.

At a minimum, the ideal person should have a Bachelor’s degree.

Salary is in the scale: US$38,192.00 – $40,378.80 per annum.

Entry point will depend on qualifications and experience. In the case of staff recruited from overseas, appointment is on contractual terms for an initial period of two years. A gratuity is payable at the end of satisfactory contractual service at the rate of 10% of salary drawn during the period of service. A housing allowance is payable at existing rates.

Applications with copies of qualifications (including official transcripts), CV, two character references, a police record and a recent testimonial from current place of employment should reach: THE PRESIDENT, TCI COMMUNITY COLLEGE, P.O. BOX 236, GRAND TURK, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS not later than 16th July, 2018. Applications may be hand delivered or emailed to: tcicomc@tciway.tc or president@tcicc.edu.tc or dean@tcicc.edu.tc We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for interview will be contacted.

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Empower our people

There is so much potential for us. We just need to be empowered. The government has its role to play and so do we.

By Drexwell Seymour

The Turks and Caicos Islands is now a brand name as a result of millions of dollars spent on marketing

by Beaches, the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, the Tourist Board and past and present governments.

Consequently, many investors are coming here to our shores for a piece of this million-dollar pie. The uncertainty involving the 12-storey Ritz Carlton court case held up a number of investors from coming here in the past. Now that this case is resolved, more developers will be coming to these shores.

I have nothing against the physical development of our islands but our greatest resources which are our people are not being developed or empowered at a high rate. Consequently, we are left behind feeling frustrated, powerless, marginalized and like an outsider in our own country.

The Government gets blame for a lot of these mishaps but while they should get blame for some things, we also must blame ourselves as well for not taking advantage of some of the opportunities presented to us.

We must ensure that our people are empowered and that is when we can truly say we have power in our hands despite being outnumbered.

This article will attempt to address some ways in which we can become empowered.

Government needs to lead by example Our Government must lead by example.

The Government must find a way to ensure that there is a succession plan for the locals to head every department.

However, it must be a realistic plan and the locals should be qualified and trained in that area. Do not set them up for failure by putting them in a position just because they are locals.

Ensure that a local is understudying all top positions occupied by expatriates and the expatriates must be told up front that they are in position on a temporary basis with the intention of a local to assume the role even if means having an expatriate in a role for five years.

Ironically, politicians want the private sector to ensure that they are putting locals in key positions when they themselves are not doing it.

The Government needs to find those areas that few or no locals are working in and offer scholarships and training so that locals can study in those areas and return home to occupy the positions. Do not just talk about the issue, do something about it.

Concessions to local businesses for a definite period of time

I know that the previous administration implemented a scheme with INVEST TCI whereby certain

businesses can get up to $30,000 in concessions and grant. These businesses however are restricted.

The idea is great and encourages innovation.

However, we continue to grant major concessions to Developers.

Most of these developers are condo developers and the condos will be sold anyway at a significant profit.

The government loses major revenue from customs duties because of these concessions.

This writer proposes that if the major developers can get these major concessions then certainly there should be an opportunity for all local businesses to get concessions on their services and businesses for a period of at least one month for every year for the next 5 years or so.

The concessions can be rotated throughout the year with different businesses. Yes, we will lose Drexwell Seymour revenue but don’t we have significant category, the Government maintained surpluses and aren’t we giving away the list and in fact expanded the concessions to the Major developers list. Are we taking advantage of this who barely support the local opportunity? Some of us continue to businesses once they are operational. “front” and get paid a monthly fronting

fee.

Prohibit the developers from

It is time we really consider building apartments for their the consequences of what we are employees and construction doing. Find a business that you are workers passionate about and if you need a partner to assist with financing, then

I know this may be a hard one find a partner but not for fronting. to control given that some of our past Establish a Board for the Business and governments have given belongership be equally involved in the business as status to some of the developers and your partner. apartments of a certain size may not Don’t become a “fronter”, be in the restricted category. However, become a real partner. There are so incentives and encouragement many other locals who truly want should be given to residents to build to have a business in some of these apartments to house employees and categories but because there is so construction workers for all these new much fronting, it is difficult for them projects. to compete with those businesses that

have a “fronting partner. Who do you Land – Lease a plot of land think clients gravitate to most? The to every local or create a business with the fronting partner Department of Housing and the sad thing the fronting partner

only gets a fraction of the business.

While Land is precious commodity and is under the direct Tenders should be awarded to control of the Attorney General companies or individuals that Chambers, it must be a priority to our ARE in TCI government to have land under their control.

There are occasions in which

The government should certain government tenders are lease a reasonable plot of residential awarded to companies or individuals land to every Turks and Caicos that are not present in TCI. There Islander so they can build their home. should only be two exceptions and that Alternatively, the Government should is if the tender involves specialized develop a department of Housing and knowledge and not available in TCI partner with contractors and build or a local is residing outside TCI. nice homes on crown land and sell However, they should have a business them to locals. licence in TCI to operate.

In addition, government No tender should be granted should make available commercial to an external company or individual land for all locals once they show proof unless a local company is a partner that they can develop the land within with them. This is unacceptable and a reasonable period of time. The land should not be tolerated. There are local should be at a reasonable discount as companies who are paying salaries, many locals cannot afford to purchase work permit fees, business licence private land. fees and other operational costs and

Reserved Categories yet have to compete with companies – Become a real partner, not that do not have these costs to bear. a “Fronter” There is a significant We also see a trend of this number of business licences reserved happening in the private sector. for Turks and Caicos Islanders only.

Absolutely unfair to the market.

Despite the European Union advocating the removal of the reserved Limit the number of tenders any

one company can get in a given year

I know we operate under a free market system but in order for in order for everyone to benefit, the writer proposes that the Government maximizes the number of tenders any one company can get in a given year. Each year, the Government has tenders for services and goods and some companies do not even bother to bid because they feel they are wasting their time. Give other companies an opportunity to win a contract. Share it around as long as they meet the minimum requirements. This will be a great way to empower our people.

Encourage the promotion of entrepreneurship With the proposed concessions in the aforementioned and the reserved categories, these facts alone can encourage promotion of more entrepreneurs in TCI.

I applaud the Government for the job registration drive but more effort should be on the promotion of entrepreneurship in TCI. More locals need to be entrepreneurs and they in turn can recruit work permit holders as employees. As I have mentioned over and over again, our focus should not be on the creation of jobs for locals but rather the promotion of entrepreneurship.

Key management roles in the private sector

Based on the National Audit Skills, only 13% of the management positions are Turks and Caicos Islanders. There are some of us who do not want to be entrepreneurs and so will continue to be employees.

There are only few Turks and Caicos Islanders in the work force and so there should be an opportunity for advancement of the people in key Management Roles. This should be part of the plan of every business in TCI. However, our people must work hard and don’t come to the table with a sense of entitlement and arrogance.

Conclusion

While there are many other ways to empower our people, I believe the above can be achievable and realistic.

I am not one of those persons that believe a local should be on every job or understudy every work permit holder as it is unrealistic given our numbers.

However, I firmly believe that locals should be in the key leading positions in Government and the Private Sector. Do not spend all of your energy bragging about the physical development projects because the impact is not being felt by the average person on the street. Let us “build up” our people. Investing in human resources is one of the greatest rewards any Government or individual can do.

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The education system in Turks and Caicos Islands

By Dameko Dean

The Turks and Caicos Islands, though small in size has been a beacon and continue to “outshine” many other larger and more established Caribbean countries. Over the years, as a country we have made significant strides in accomplishing an education system that have produced a plethora of successful individuals who are making indelible marks both at home and abroad.

Our education system dates back to the post-emancipation era in the early 1840. The focal effort by the Government from that period was to provide quality primary education to the population. After the Second World War, The Turks and Caicos levelled up with the other Caribbean countries by expanding their secondary education system.

Religious groups were very instrumental in supporting the government in responding to the demand for secondary education in 1921. As the population and civilization increased, so was the need to provide post secondary education for the sustainable development of the country.

In 1994, the country advanced to another level when TCI established a Community College.

Presently, the country boasts 10 government primary schools with attached early childhood departments and 5 government high schools.

Additionally, there are a number of private schools catering to students from early childhood up to the secondary

level. across the country. In many schools

In 2015, under the tutelage the unavailability of desk and chairs of the then Minister of Education, has been quite evident. In addition the Honourable Akierra Missick, a to this, we are operating in a tropical new school (Long Bay High) was climate that gets extremely hot during established in Providenciales. This the summer months. The ceiling fans came after years of overcrowding at are woefully inadequate to provide Dameko Dean the Clement Howell High School. The cooling for our overcrowding classrooms. modus operandi in how we compensate population of Providenciales had been Coupled with this is the lack of proper them. It would be remiss of me, or a rapidly increasing over the past few ventilation in most of the schools. Most bit irresponsible to not mention the years and the Clement Howell High of our schools infrastructures have not heavy impact in which Hon. Lillian school has been “bursting its seams” to been upgraded from the time they were Boyce made under the leadership of accommodate the growing population. built.

Hon. Michael Misick. They’ve afforded In addition to this, the Community To add to this, I am very almost every young TC Islander who college now offers Associate Degrees disheartened at the fact that since aspired the opportunity during 2003and Bachelor’s Degrees and has two the passage of Hurricanes Irma and 2009 to go abroad and pursue graduate campuses; the main campus in Grand Maria last September, at least one and under graduate degrees.

Turk and a branch in Providenciales. school (Osetta Jolly Primary) has still The Bible explicitly states,

Although significant progresses been displaced. To date, work has “Without vision the people perish”. My have been made over the years in the not commenced to restore that school. vision for my “Beautiful by Nature” development of the Turks and Caicos The conditions that the teachers country is that our education system education system, there is room for and students have to work under in will be fully equipped with the necessary greater improvement. One of the their present environment are very structures that will foster greater gravest concerns facing the education horrendous! achievement in our students. We owe it system in TCI is the overcrowding in For any country to be successful, to them to invest in their futures so that the government schools especially in the then the greatest resource of that they can in turn invest in this country. classrooms in Providenciales. According country has to be utilized. Teachers are The future of the Turks and to the UNICEF report on student teacher one of our greatest resources. Every Caicos Islands is highly dependent on ratio, 25:1 is a reasonable number for year, scholarships are given to students the investments that we are willing instruction to be efficient. Many of to study both at home and abroad. One to make in our country. I agree these classrooms are so overcrowded of the most popular areas of study wholeheartedly with Nelson Mandela that space to move around is almost is education. Yet across the country, who posited that education is the most nonexistent. A classroom built for 20 many of these persons are not currently powerful weapon that you can use to students now house 30 – 40 students. practicing. One of the reasons is because change the world. I urge the powers We owe it to our future generation of the low incentives that are given to that be to take accountability and to ensure the favourable condition is attract local teachers. deal with the issues identified so that maintained in the classroom setting.

It is often said that further growth and development can be

The lack of adequate “encouragement sweetens labour”. If we realized. infrastructure is another issue that has are to retain our brightest minds in the Source: Education Sector Plan 2018-2022 been plaguing the education system classrooms, then we must change our

NOTICE

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990

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

A Planning Application, registered as GT 4779 by the Hector Berthier, Turks and Caicos Islands, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Restaurant and Bar Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Location map to be provided.

POSITION:

LABOURER Cleaning and maintaining of yard and help with the loading and offloading of fuel tankers. Assist with warehouse duties. Must be willing to work weekends, and some holidays.

WAGES/SALARY: 8.50 per hour.

Interested persons should submit their resume along with a cover letter to the following: The Manager Caicos Oil Ltd., P.O. Box 653, South Dock Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands The deadline for receipt of all applications is August 1st , 2018

Notice dated: 11th July 2018

REEF RESIDENCES RESORT MANAGEMENT LTD. Seeks Manager of Surveillance MUST HAVE 10 years in law enforcement Certification in; Advance Surveillance Techniques, Impairment by Illegal Substance Recognition, Investigative Interview, Incident Control & Stress Management 5 years experience in; Asset Protection, Inventory Control, Internal Auditing, Loss Prevention, Securing Property, Risk Management & Working Independently 44 hr/week - $2000.00/month - not held by a work permit holder, prospective TC Islanders are invited to apply.

Email CV, Police Record, Certifications & References to leanne@ coralgardens.com or 1-800-532-8532 / 1-604-269-0033 Fax: 604 269-0343

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WATERLOO HOTEL MANAGEMENT LTD Waterloo Hotel Management Ltd is looking to fill the following position.

MEGA YACHT OPERATIONS MANAGER Applicants must possess all of the following: •5 or more years’ experience in mega yacht operations and a thorough understanding of the mega yacht industry.

•5 or more years’ experience in the marina industry, specifically marina operations and management, including sales and marketing and management of marina events.

•Familiar with the budget process and have 5 or more years’ experience at managing budgets to meet or exceed financial goals.

•A well-developed network within the mega yacht industry, specifically the Caribbean and Mediterranean markets.

•An understanding of the mega yacht charter industry and connections in the charter broker industry.

•Advanced skills in all Microsoft applications are essential and knowledge of IQ Ware is an advantage.

Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR To ensure a quality dining experience for our guests. Will be responsible for supervising all restaurant staff; inventory control, cash handling and maintaining a courteous and efficient operation. Must be knowledgeable of restaurant operations and guest relations; have the ability to remember, recite and promote menu items, effectively solve guest complaints and concerns in a friendly and positive manner. A minimum of one-year experience as a Food & Beverage supervisor with cash handling responsibility is preferred.

Food and Beverage Director Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: •Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.

•Lead and manage the day to day operations of the Food & Beverage Division ensuring all service standards are followed.

•Drive innovative promotions, menus and concepts; creating a destination of choice for both Hotel and external guests.

•Lead and support all Food & Beverage departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets.

•Prepare annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner.

•Implement effective control of food, beverage, labor and operating expenses throughout the F&B division.

•Assist in the preparation of the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein.

•Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek out ways to improve product and service as well as increase volumes and profits.

•Follow department policies, procedures and service standards.

•Follow all safety policies Requirements: •Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role •University/College degree •Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required •Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities •Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment •Ability to work cohesively as part of a team •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Entry point is at $32,000.00 per annum including the benefit of service charge.

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

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

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

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

•Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets and hotel management systems, preferably Visual One. •Must have effective oral and written communication skills and must be able to work a flexible work schedule Salary: $90,000.00 – 93,000.00 per annum, commensurate with skill and experience, with Bonus Plan and accommodations

FIRE, LIFE & SAFETY ENGINEERING MANAGER Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the applicant must possess the following: •Engineering Degree (B.A) from four-year College or university.

•5-10 years previous Engineering/Facilities Management Experience •Must be able to read and interpret documents to include: blueprints/schematics, procedural manuals, budgets/financial statements.

•Ability to troubleshoot/repair and/or maintain: physical building including all FF&E, AC and refrigeration equipment, electrical systems, mechanical equipment (motors, starters, pumps, fans, etc.), plumbing and drains, fire alarm and life safety equipment.

•Demonstrated analytical ability and financial acumen and reporting writing skills.

•Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance programs, procedures and safety principles and practices Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

DIRECTOR OF HOUSEKEEPING •Responsible for supervising activities and staff related to cleaning and servicing of residential units, restaurants, spa and public areas while exceeding the high level of standards established by Company; oversees Laundry operations.

•Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.

•Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; prepares and manages assigned budget.

•Oversees the selection, training, professional development and discipline of staff.

•Assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for the unit; •Ensures that all hotel rooms, public areas and spa are serviced and cleaned daily in accordance with established standards.

•Ensures that function rooms are cleaned to established or exceeded standards as soon as they have been used for a fast turnaround.

•Ensures that rooms are checked regularly for repairs and refurbishing, and that appropriate maintenance is performed.

•Notifies the facilities department of areas needing attention in respect of maintenance.

•Oversee and maintain issuance and cleaning of all hotel staff uniforms •Monitors and maintains hotel lost & found policy and procedures.

•Assists with purchase and inventory of cleaning materials and linens to ensure an adequate supply at peak occupancy.

•Ensures linen is within the established standard level of repair.

•Ensures that staff accommodation is kept clean and in a good state of repair.

•Answers Housekeeping office phone in a courteous and friendly manner.

•Ensures dispatch and timely follow through of guest requests.

•Ensures that services consistently meet customer specifications; responds to customer complaints/issues.

•Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Interested persons may contact our Corporate HR department by submitting your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Please also submit a copy of your completed application to our local labor department.

Closing date July 25th 2018

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Bar Department requires: ✓ ✓ ✓

The Front Office Department requires: ✓

Shift Leader

Reports to:

Reports to:

Front Office Manager

The Front Office shift leader ensures personnel are executing their duties in accordance to SRI SOP’s.

Directs and coordinates the activities and daily functions of the Front Office department according to standards of Sandals Resorts International. Creatively and innovatively foster, mentor and develop team members.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position; • Computer literate with computer application and software i.e. Windows/Excel/Access/ Outlook. Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology; • Excellent Customer Service Skills;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Dining Room Department requires: ✓ ✓ Reports to:

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

These positions assist with the cleaning and servicing, of all plant equipment and machinery, specifically as it relates to R.O. Plants, Sewage Plants and/or Boiler Equipment in the Resort.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

• Experience working with sewage and sewage plants • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.

• Ability to carry out Labour intensive task

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.00 per hour The House Keeping Department requires: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Reports to:

The rate for the positions listed above is $7.00 to $13.00 an hour.

Executive Housekeeper

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.

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

To work closely with the Rooms Division to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the room is as per the Resort’s established quality and standards; to ensure that the furniture, fixture, A/C’s, plumbing and equipment are properly maintained, and to provide a prompt and efficient response to all guest service requests in a timely and courteous manner.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with on-island status (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.

The Watersports and Catamaran Departments require: ✓ ✓ ✓

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate in a field of engineering from a recognized Vocational Training Institution • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred

Boat Captain Dive Instructor Dive Technician

Reports to: Watersports Manager The main function of the Boat Captain is to supervise all activities of the dive boat while in operation.

The Dive Instructors and Technician take care of the guest and equipment.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; • Basic Compressor Certification (an asset) (MAKO);

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.00 per hour

The Resort Shop Department requires:

✓ ✓

Shop Attendant/ Sales Representative

Reports to:

Houseman Room Attendant Turn down Attendant Public Area Attendant

The Room Attendant assumes primary responsibility for guestroom cleaning and servicing. The Housemen are responsible for delivering clean linen and clearing dirty linen from Room Attendants’ trolley. The general maintenance of all corridors and walkways on assigned floor/section are also the responsibility of the Housemen. The Public Area Cleaner/ Attendant is responsible to service all other areas and offices.

Mechanic Electrician Room Technician A/C Technician Plumber Senior Stove Technician Stove Technician Technician

Reports to: Chief Engineer

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Restaurant Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies

Senior Plant Operator Grease Cleaner

Reports to: Chief Engineer

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Server/ Waiter/ Waitress Hostess

To provide prompt, courteous and professional service to all patrons; monitoring service standards and assisting where possible, ensuring the smooth flow of the restaurant operation and enhancing the guests’ experience.

The Maintenance Department requires:

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Bar/Beverage Manager

Have a full knowledge of mixology and the use of all bar equipment, glassware and ingredients. Maintain a clean and efficient bar. Have an excellent command of guest service information and consistently practice excellent service with a friendly smile.

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

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $8.00 per hour

Bartender Bar Porter Cocktail Server/ Pool and Beach Server

Resort Shop Manager

Watersports/ Pool/ Beach Attendant Deck Hand

Reports to: Watersports Manager

All shop attendants/ Sales Representatives are Customer Service Representatives with additional responsibilities; therefore they should provide the highest level of customer service. Promote and sell all items in the shop while displaying pride and confidence in the product and the company.

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • First Aid & CPR Certified;

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

These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

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

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.00 per hour

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and and should reach not later than July 20th, 2018

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

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DDME and TCICC host annual cook-off T

he Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) hosted its third annual cook-off at TCI Community College, Downtown, Providenciales, on Friday, June 22, 2018.

Six culinary arts students from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College participated in this event. They were required to cook a meal using only items that are readily available during a hurricane and without using electrical devices.

There were three rounds of the competition: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each round was timed.

For breakfast, Team 1,

which consisted of Sandra Dolce and Noelle Miloscia, created pasta with sausage sauce while Team 2 made of Aaron Robinson and Withney Fleurissaint created oatmeal with a side of potatoes and corn.

Team 3 with Dornarvyo Gardiner and Dominique Elliot also made oatmeal but added dried apricots as a topping.

Team 1 racked up the most points for this round.

For lunch, each team was required to make soup.

Team 2 made Ramen noodles with Vienna sausage, green peppers and onions while Team 3 made Ramen noodles with Vienna sausage and beans with sweet peppers and a seasoning

liquid on the side. Team 2 ultimately won this round.

In the last round, Team 2 made pasta with corn beef with a side of beans topped with cheese while Team 3 also made pasta with corn beef but topped with curried veggies and corn.

Team 1 won this round with oatmeal and tuna, winning the overall competition.

The first runner up for this competition is Team 2 with Aaron and Withney, leaving Team 3 with Dominique and Dornarvyo as the second runner up. The competition was judged

by Mrs. Tamika Handfield, Jamell Robinson, Chris Meredith and Murad Mohamed.

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Perform on Point (POP) 2018 showcases young local talent he second edition of Perform the Turks and Caicos Islands on Point P.O.P. culminated Community College emerged as on Sunday, May 27th 2018, after the 1st place winner and TCI’s 8 weeks of intense training and 2018 POP Star, winning awards for Best Performance, Best noteworthy performances.

Seventeen contestants Musicianship, and Best Star from public and private Quality. institutions participated.

Mr. Missick walked Performers were eliminated in away with a cash prize, an the weekly shows held at Club individual and the floating POP Med Turquoise leaving five trophy for his institution TCI finalists. The finalists contended Community College. He will also for the enviable title of TCI’s receive a musical instrument of 2018 POP Star. his choice plus free music lessons,

The final results were as magazine features and a chance follows: Ms. Sibonné Smith from to record his own single and the Wesley Methodist High School title of TCI’s 2018 POP Star. The placed 5th, Ms. T’Ann Malcolm Top 5 performers also received also from Wesley Methodist 10% of the cash they generated High School placed 4th and also as part of their incentive package. the won Best Wardrobe, Ms. Aravna Throughout Lucsama of Clement High competition, local entertainers School captured 3rd place, Ms. including two time Star Awards Kayanna Gibson from the Turks Entertainer of the year Crystal and Caicos Islands Community “TESS” Charles, Ms. Johnna Shara Goldsmith College finished in 2nd place and Messam, coped the Most Musically Aware Addison Stoddard and Raj the assisted these award. Mr. Davonte Missick of Entertainer,

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young performers to hone their craft.

P.O.P. develops and showcases talented youngsters in the Performing Arts, and seeks to prepare them for careers in the Entertainment and Creative Industries. P.O.P. uses the funds raised through voting and sponsorship to support music in schools and donates to a charity of its choice. This year, the charitable funds went to the Provo Children’s Home.

Sir Clarke, the organizer of POP, aims to expand this competition nationwide. He wishes to express special thanks to his team, sponsors, participating schools, contestants, parents and patrons who made P.O.P. 2018 a success. Students interested in participating next year can get a jump start at this year’s POP Summer Camp, which will be held at the Edward. C. Gartland Youth Centre in July.

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BARTENDER

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IMMEDIATE OPENING

Role and Responsibilities: •Warmly welcome and acknowledge all guests in accordance with company standards •Respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner •Ensure knowledge of bar and restaurant menu, promotions and specials •Maintains knowledge of spirits, beers, wines, cocktails and coffee •Maintains knowledge of bar inventory and wine selection to respond to expertly to guest questions •Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of beverage recipes and mixing procedures •Take guest beverage and/or food orders and input orders in appropriate point-of-sale system •Mix and garnish beverages according to recipe and portion control standards •Retrieve and deliver food and beverage orders in a timely manner; communicating to the chef regarding any special preferences or allergies •Replenish beverages and ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service •Able to up-sell all promotions available in the outlet •Check guests for proper identification and serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with government regulations •Maintains cleanliness of the bar at all times •Ensure serving station is well-stocked at all times •Ensure all opening and closing duties are executed in accordance with company standards •Assist in carrying out inventories of products and operating equipment Key Skills and Requirements: •Must have excellent communication skills •Basic math and computer skills •Good technical skills and ability to use POS and back of house systems •Team player who can also work on own initiative •Ability to work under pressure •Flexibility to work and stand longer hours as per business demand •Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.

•Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.

•Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and handling throughout the shift.

•Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.

Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge.

CHEF DE PARTIE* Roles and Responsibilities: •Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations •Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager •Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus •Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas.

•Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently •Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations •Maintain product consistency by conducting inspecting or seasonings, portion and appearance of food Key Skills and Requirements: •3 years culinary experience in a full service, fine dining establishment as Chef De Partie •Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef •Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods •Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Must be able to stand for long periods at a time based on demands of the business Starting salary $8.00 per hour not including service charge.

COOK Roles and Responsibilities: •Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures.

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

•Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas.

•Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts.

•Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees in accordance with menu •Sets up for meals by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and any reservations •Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas •Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy •Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment •Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices in the designated kitchen areas daily Key Skills and Requirements: •Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment •Understand the importance of consistency •Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts and stand for long periods at a time •2 years’ experience in this role Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS- FOOD & BEVERAGE* Roles and Responsibilities: •This role will be responsible to lead and create The Shore Club Experience by directing food and beverage operations to achieve hotel revenue, profit and guest satisfaction goals •Participates in the development of the resorts business strategies

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•Develops and implements strategies for food & Beverage operations, marketing and sales that supports achievements of the resorts goals •Monitors status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate •Develops the annual budget in conjunction with the Executive Team •Achieves revenue goals by developing and managing food and beverage marketing, sales and product strategies •Analyzes sales and competition on a regular basis and develops strategies to increase market share •Develops and implements Food and Beverage marketing and sales plan •Develops and implements menu offerings and pricing based on competition, market trends, costs, etc.

•Maximizes profitability by directing Food & Beverage operations.

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

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

•Drive for improvement in all facets of the organizational.

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

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

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

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

•Skill in developing and adhering to department budget.

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

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

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

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

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER The Food & Beverage manager is responsible for all meal periods in all outlets and In Suite Dining. This individual will have a strong background in service and will lead the service team on the floor. The Food & Beverage Manager will work closely with Chef de Cuisine and ensure guest experience is memorable and five-star.

Roles and Responsibilities: •Completion of Customer Follow-up calls on a timely basis.

•Timely analysis of Food & Beverage Prices in relation to competition.

•Participation and input towards F&B Marketing activities.

•Entertainment of potential and existing customers.

•Development and maintenance of all department control procedures.

•Attendance and participation at weekly F & B meeting and Department Head meeting.

•To assist in menu planning and pricing.

•Development and maintenance of department manual.

•Supervision of weekly payroll input.

•Participation in Manager on Duty shifts as required.

•Assure the maintenance of bar control policies.

•Assure completion of requisitions where deemed necessary.

•Assure the completion of weekly schedule and shift duties while: a. maintaining a labour cost in accordance with budget b. assuring adequate and consistent service levels •Improvement on guest satisfaction index – comment cards, online reviews, departure surveys •Completion of monthly inventory.

•Procurement of requirements of small wares, linens etc.

•Ensuring that services meet customer specifications.

•Work with the Chef, Dining Room Manager, Bars Manager and Food & Beverage Supervisors to ensure all arrangements and details are dealt with.

•Establish a rapport with guests to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.

•Minimize number of customer complaints.

•Ensure a professional attitude and proper business attire when on property, ready to meet or service a client at any time.

•Ensure staff have professional attitude and proper appearance and uniform standards.

•Teamwork-Relations with co-workers and management.

•Recruitment and selection of employees for vacant positions.

•Responsible for staff training and development of service team Key Skills and Requirements: •Minimum 6 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

•Must have excellent mathematic skills.

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

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

•Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales, labour costs and profitability.

•Development and training of all service employees •Consistently high service level metric results Salary starting at $45,000.00 per annum not including service charge and is based on previous experience and qualifications

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Danitra Clare, Asst. Human Resources Manager atcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Monday, July 27th 2018.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly.

The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

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IMMEDIATE OPENING HORTICULTURIST\LANDSCAPING MANAGER Roles and Responsibilities: •Plans and designs annual garden plans/planting layouts and perennial flower beds.

•Establishes and maintains high horticultural standards and practices; providing direction, training and motivation for the horticultural staff, interns and volunteers •hands-on leader, actively working in the daily horticultural tasks in the exterior gardens and greenhouses •Works with garden volunteers/docents developing long-term productive relationships and growing the size of the program overtime •Manages and supports overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies for all gardens to include sustainable gardening practices and integrated pest management in the outdoor and indoor gardens •Establishes and oversees a systematic plant records policy, including direction of the plant collection policy and design aesthetic in coordination with The Shore Club’s master plan, mission, and strategies •Coordinates heating and cooling of greenhouses, irrigation systems and maintenance of horticultural equipment collaboratively with Grounds and maintenance •Responsible for the operational department budgets, budget monitoring, strategic planning, and any horticultural capital projects as needed (i.e, installation of new gardens) •Grows potted plants and nursery stock and maintains records on the growing operation.

•Trains and supervises subordinate personnel in greenhouse operations and in the proper methods and techniques of planting ornamental plants.

•Trains ground personnel in the techniques of pruning, wound dressing, cavity repair, and the cabling and bracing of trees and shrubs.

•Prepares orders for various types of plants and seeds.

•Inventories, maps, and labels trees and shrubs on campus for instructional and maintenance purposes.

•Preparation of maintenance programs for the control of plant diseases and insects.

•Prepares fertilizer programs for various types of plants.

•Confers with landscape architect and other personnel in the selection of plants.

•Knowledge of the growth, development and protection of plants, and use of plants for food, leisure, sports, social and environmental benefits Key Skills and Requirements: •An understanding of horticultural plant production systems and how their components are integrated and managed in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner •Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation.

•Considerable knowledge of the principles of nursery management.

•Knowledge of the elementary principles of landscaping.

•Ability to supervise the work of others.

•Graduation from an accredited college or university in an appropriate curriculum and considerable experience related to this class of work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

•Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, natural sciences or a related field •Minimum of ten years’ experience as a professional horticulturist •Minimum of four years’ experience in management position Starting salary $36,000.00 per annum not including service chargeand is based on previous experience and qualifications

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•Assists and supervises Sui Ren, Sea Grapes and Colonnade which includes Pool & Beach cocktail servers and room service in regards to beverage operations and keeps close communication with respective Managers.

•Assists with maintenance of POS systems and reports as well as analysis on gross profit.

•Assists in managing the operation of the bars and any other areas/departments as needed and instructed.

•Assists Bar Supervisor with staff scheduling to ensure proper manning on slow or peak times as well as service standards, standard garnishes, standard glassware and employee contests.

•Conducts pre-shift meetings to discuss specials, house count, reservations, and to continuously reinforce Shore Club service standards.

•Ensures that bar menus are up to date and all items are available in each bar participating in ordering of supplies, maintenance of bars and inventory turnover.

•Participate and assists Cost Controller in monthly and quarterly inventories Key Skills and Requirements: •Must have 2 years’ experience as a beverage supervisor.

•Must have the ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.

•Ability to possess a strong familiarity with beverage cost controls and superior customer service.

•Ability to withstand prolonged standing, stretching, bending and kneeling without restriction, work indoors, outdoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to CRT fatigue, noise, dust, cigarette smoke.

•Ability to lift or carry a minimum of 50 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks assigned.

•Ability to work with others, communicate well, receive direction; review your own work.

•Excellent communication skills both verbally and written •Must be able to adapt and interact with people who have different values, cultures, or backgrounds, be of service to potentially difficult people, recognize the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

•Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery-to do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction, deal with service failures and prioritize customer or client needs.

Starting salary $20,592.00 per annum not including service charge.

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE* Roles and Responsibilities: •Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques and learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation •Acceptable knife skills •Prepare all orders turned in by wait-staff using Resort’s standard recipes with focus on consistency while ensuring all orders are cooked quickly and according to order •Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition.

•Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned that is not listed in your job description.

Key Skills and Requirements: •Must be able and willing to work extended days and shifts •Must have previously worked in this capacity for a minimum of 2 year or more in a luxury resort.

•Must be able to stand for long periods at a time based on demands of the business Starting salary $7.25 per hour not including service charge.

RESTAURANTS MANAGER

GROUNDSMAN

Restaurants Manager is responsible for ensuring successful operation of the outlet(s) and functions assigned, ensuring memorable, luxury dining experiences for all guests and maximization of revenue and profitability.

Roles and Responsibilities: •General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

•Willingness to work varying schedules, weekends and holidays.

•Take on special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary by the Landscaping manager.

•Mow the lawns, prune the bushes and trees, edges the walkways and give the grounds a manicured look •Operate equipment to keep all of the walkways and buildings entrances cleared and safe •Collaborate with maintenance team to make sure the grounds and the building are always properly cared for

Roles and Responsibilities: •Manage assigned outlet or function during shift to ensure operation is in accordance with standards, ensuring all employee performance meets standard with all duties completed properly and on timely basis.

•Conduct pre-shift briefings to effectively communicate key information and updates; make and distribute station assignments and special information.

•Maintain positive personal presence with body language and demeanor, complying with all hotel and department grooming and dress code standards.

•Monitor employee performance and provide feedback and coaching.

•Ensure all charge and cash handling policies and procedures are followed at all times and that cash floats are properly maintained and secured during and after shift.

•Ensure staff is well trained, knowledgeable and conversant with all menus.

•Assist with employee performance reviews in accordance with hotel guidelines.

•“Touch” each table during shift and use knowledge of guest and name to ensure a high level of guest recognition and personalized service.

•Assist in conducting physical inventories of all linens, china, beverages and other supplies.

•Ensure accurate recordkeeping as required and track daily sales.

•Establish and maintain departmental communication, maintaining Daily Log Book for shift; keep manager fully informed on a timely basis of any problems or need for action.

•Maintain controls of inventory and keys.

•Attend all daily briefings, meetings and training as required.

•In addition, other duties as may be requested or required by department or another manager.

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

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

•Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

•Must have excellent mathematic skills.

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

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

•Guest Satisfaction (comment cards, website postings, in-person feedback) •Attendance and timeliness •Completion of work assignments (safely, timely, completely, correctly) •Achievement of sales and/or cost control goals Starting salary is $40,000.00 per annum not including service charge and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR Roles and Responsibilities: •Assist F&B Director with developing and implementing strategies to achieve revenue and profit goal.

•Assists in the development of the marketing plan for the outlets by keeping current on competitors on a regular basis

Key Skills and Responsibilities: •Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 60 lbs. include small equipment up to 65% of the time.

•Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and handling throughout the shift.

•Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

HOUSEMAN* Duties and Requirements: •Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

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

•Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery •Restock linens and amenities on carts •Run needed items to guest floors •Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge Labourer* Roles and Responsibilities: •General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

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

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Danitra Clare, Asst. Human Resources Manager atcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Monday, July 27th 2018.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly.

The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

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IMMEDIATE OPENING EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER* Roles and Responsibilities: •Develops and implements business strategies for the housekeeping department •Develops annual operating and capital expenditures budget for department •Directing the operation of the housekeeping department including guest rooms and public space areas and overseeing management staff •Inspecting back-of-the house, rooms and public areas continually and adjusts operations accordingly •Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement, cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies and guest room supplies •Adheres to brand marketing, sales and quality standards •Coordinates room availability with the Front •Develops and implements processes, procedures and standards for assigned departments which support achievement of service and financial goals •Determines appropriate staffing levels for forecasted business and schedules employees accordingly •Develops and implements process for providing employees with customer service, technical and safety training on an ongoing basis •Ensures efficient use of RDP system for all guest housekeeping services and requests •Establishes positive relationship with unit owners to ensure proper service and maintenance of units •Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement and cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies, guest’s room and restroom supplies, laundry supplies, etc.

•Manages operation of (and/or outsourced relationship with) laundry •Responsible for uniform inventory, issuance and ongoing maintenance •Monitors assigned departments with compliance to safety standards •Coordinates room availability with the Front Office Manager •Coordinates room maintenance with Director of Engineering Key Skills and Requirements: •Must have minimum 10-12 years’ experience as an executive housekeeper in branded luxury hotel/resort •Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Must have computer skills and knowledge of excel and Microsoft word •Must have knowledge of laundry operations •Must have experience managing large Department (50 or more employees) •Ability to train coach and counsel staff •Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, and guest demands •Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies •Must have financial knowledge and ability to Analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •Must have advanced knowledge of standard software applications •Good communication and relationship building skills to interact effectively with managers and unit owners.

•Must be able and willing to work all shifts and days Starting salary $40,000per annum not including service charge and is based on previous experience and qualifications HOTEL MANAGER* Roles and Responsibilities: •12- 15 years of management experience in internationally branded luxury hotels/resort including at least 5 years at Executive Committee Level •In depth knowledge of rooms operations and full knowledge of overall hotel operations as they affect department •Financial management skills including ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •In-depth knowledge of hotel systems – Opera (Fidelio), Micros.

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

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

•Develops annual operating and capital expenditure budgets •Ensures implementation of and compliance with brand policies, programs and standards of operation and quality Salary commensurate with qualification and experience.

STEWARD Roles and Responsibilities: •Ensure the proper use of chemicals to clean designated items.

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

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

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

•Replenish soap and paper towels as needed.

•Sweep and mop floors.

•Ensure all surfaces in the Kitchens, including the floor areas and counters are clean.

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

•Able to communicate in English both written and spoken.

•Must have knowledge in HACCP standards and sanitation.

•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry/ lift up to 30kgs.

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

•Good knowledge of industrial dishwasher machine procedures.

•Previous experience in a janitorial or cleaning position.

•Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Food Safety Regulations.

Starting salary is $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

OWNER ACCOUNTANT/INCOME AUDITOR

JULY 14TH, 2018 – JULY 21ST, 2018

Roles and Responsibilities: •Post all recurring monthly charges to the Owner’s Statements (strata fees, owner related charges,…)

•Verify and send out the Owner’s Statements on a monthly base before the established deadlines.

•Prepare a monthly statement of all overdrawn balances.

•Complete spreadsheet with comparison of Owners’ revenues by sq. ft.

•Receive all payment requests from Condo Unit Owners, verify all legal documents required and signatures for payments, verify there is sufficient balance in the Condo Unit Owner statement, file all corresponding documentation by Condo Unit Owner, send information to Accounts Payables for payment and •ensure that all payments are posted and reflected on the Condo Unit Owner statement •Handle all information requests from the Condo Unit Owners in coordination with Chief Engineer, Executive Housekeeping Manager and Owner’s Relation Manager.

•Prepare all Strata Certificates requested by the handling lawyers for the resale of the unit, submit to Financial Controller for signature.

•Assist the Hartling Sales Office with any requests for info on historical data for any unit for sale.

•Receive the night audit package from the Front Desk and verify with the departure list that all guest folios, with registration cards and signed checks from the outlets are included; Verify that registration cards are completed as established; File the night audit package chronologically.

•Run the Income Audit on a daily base; Produce the daily revenue reports and once all data and statistics have been verified and send the report out electronically to all Department Heads.

•Verify that no checks are left open in POS system.

•Ensure that at all times the PM account for Lost Interface is activated and there are no charges pending on this account. Verify that there are no PM accounts with a rate on it •Verify that all occupied room have a rate attached, with the exception of complimentary nights, owner occupied, or special promotions with a 3rd of 4th night free.

•Review the credit limit report and ensure there is a credit card authorization on file for all Guests in house covering the balance on their account.

•Responsible for Accounts Receivables and Group Billings.

•Create a PM account so advance deposits can be posted; Participate in pre-con meetings for any incoming groups.

•Follow up on advance deposit payments according the schedules in the signed contracts.

•Meet with Group Responsible in coordination with the Events Manager before departure to reconcile billing and have the Master Bill signed off.

•Ensure all services and activities according to the BEO’s are posted on a timely base by the corresponding departments and accurate.

•Post any cash advances to the Master Account when copy of receipt is received by the General Cashier.

•Ensure Group billings are sent out no longer than 2 business days after the departure of the Group.

•Follow-up that any final outstanding payments are received within 2 weeks after sending out the final bill.

•Review PM Accounts in Guest Ledger for pending balances.

Key Skills and Requirements: •Must have related work experience •Must have a degree and/or relevant qualification in Accountancy or Finance •Excellent communication skills both verbally and written •Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness •Act with a high degree of integrity while upholding the values of group •Must be a team player and a Self-motivated individual Salary starting $35,000.00 per annum not including service charge and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

IN-ROOM DINING SUPERVISOR Roles and Responsibilities: •Supervise all aspects of the daily operation of the hotel’s Room Service operation •Supervise all Room Service personnel, representing them where necessary •Organize all documentation for shift work on a daily basis including pre-shift reports, daily training topics, shift floor plan, requisitions for beverage, food and sundries and manage labour on a daily basis through the time management system •Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in the Room Service operation •Communicate and delegate tasks to the team •Assist in supervising Food and Beverage Outlet operations •Regularly review house counts, forecast and VIP list and maintain the confidentiality of the hotel and its guests •Plan and conduct meetings for outlets on a monthly basis to ensure staff is correctly communicated with and that staff are consistently trained and well-motivated. Attend interdepartmental meetings to ensure good cross communication between departments •Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner •Assist Food and Beverage management with achieving financial targets •Assist Food and Beverage management with training and development of team members •Assist with annual and mid-year appraisals with team members under your responsibility •Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation •Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships •Co-ordinates the set-up of restaurant and lounge areas in accordance with Regent’s standards •Confirms daily specials and new menu additions with the Executive Chef •Oversees the food and beverage service provided in assigned outlet; coaches employees on effective service and food presentation techniques •Inspects assigned restaurants and lounge areas on an on-going basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure facilities meet or exceed resort standards at all times •Physical verification of any expired products in departments or warehouse as and when needed.

•Ensure all waste control reports are received monthly from various departments and warehouse and submitted accordingly.

•Any other ad hoc duties or tasks as assigned or directed by management Key Skills and Requirements: •Demonstrable communication skills both verbally and written •Good technical skills and experience using systems •Team player who can also work on own initiative •Previous Food and Beverage experience •Committed to delivering high levels of customer service •Positive attitude to motivate employees and sustain high performance and quality levels •Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations •Must be able to work under pressure Starting salary is $22,880.00 per annum not including service charge.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Danitra Clare, Asst. Human Resources Manager atcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Monday, July 27th 2018.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

JULY 14TH, 2018 – JULY 21ST, 2018

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE Mom’s healthy lifestyle lowers child’s risk of obesity

Children whose mothers stick to healthy lifestyle practices are less likely to be obese than children of less healthy moms, researchers report.

“Living a healthy lifestyle can not only help adults to improve their health and reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases, but also can exert health benefits to their offspring,” Dr. Qi Sun from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, told Reuters Health by email.

Mothers have a powerful influence over their children’s lifestyle choices, but it’s unknown whether healthy lifestyle patterns in mothers influence the development of obesity in their children.

Dr. Sun’s team used information from the Nurses’ Health Study II and Growing Up Today Study to clarify the association between the mother’s lifestyle during her offspring’s childhood and adolescence and their risk of obesity between the ages of 9 and 18 years.

In particular, the researchers considered five low-risk lifestyle factors: healthy diet, body mass index in the normal range, not smoking, light to moderate alcohol consumption, and engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week.

Individually, each maternal lifestyle factor except healthy diet was

associated with a significantly lower Moms’ healthy lifestyles risk of obesity in offspring, the authors did not necessarily translate into children’s healthy lifestyles in this reported in BMJ.

The risk of obesity in offspring study, but when they did, offspring decreased with each additional had an 82 percent lower risk of being lifestyle factor in mothers, such that obese, compared to when mothers and children of women who followed children had high-risk lifestyles. study suggests three low-risk behaviors (healthy diet, “This physical activity, and light to moderate that mothers, by living a healthy alcohol consumption) were 23 percent lifestyle and thus creating a healthy less likely to be obese, compared with ‘environment’ for their children, can children whose mothers did not have help curb the risk of childhood obesity,” any low-risk factor.

Dr. Sun said.

Children of mothers who had “Mothers and parents in all five low-risk factors were 75 percent general should consider improving less likely to be obese than children of their lifestyle early on to maintain mothers who had none of the low-risk good health for themselves and the lifestyle factors. next generation,” he said.

Sticking with the same doctor may extend patients’ lives

Seeing the same doctor over the years helps people live longer, suggests a new international study.

“We had nine different countries on four different continents in all sorts of different health systems, so we don’t think it’s a local or cultural effect, we think it’s a human effect,” said lead author Sir Denis Pereira Gray of St. Leonard’s Practice in Exeter, UK.

“We think it works in two ways. First of all, we think patients talk to doctors they know and trust more freely,” even about embarrassing matters, Sir Denis said in a phone interview. “Then the doctor will have better understanding and better information and be able

to tailor the advice he or she gives to Three found no association, while while continuity of care has often one study based on insurance claims been seen as “a convenience, and not the particular patient.”

Past research indicates that data linked higher continuity of care a medical issue,” Sir Denis noted, “We’ve now shown that it’s a medical when patients see the same primary to increased mortality. care provider most of the time - “In the same study, higher issue.”

Visiting the same doctor which is known as “continuity of levels of patient-reported continuity associated with lower over time can be difficult in some care” - they are more satisfied, more were likely to follow medical advice and mortality rates,” the authors note. countries, he added - for example, in less likely to end up in the hospital, “This emphasizes the interpersonal some with nationalized health care the study team notes in the journal relationship between patient and systems. “There isn’t the problem BMJ Open. doctor as claims-based measures of not getting access, but there is a

To investigate whether only give numbers of contacts and problem about who you get access continuity of care might also affect do not directly measure the quality to.”

Based on the findings, Sir mortality, or rates of death, they of the relationship.” reviewed 22 studies including Given the wide variations Denis said, all healthcare systems, general physicians as well as among the studies, it was not including the UK’s National Health specialists. Eighteen of the studies possible to combine the data Service, should be prioritizing found that greater continuity of care to quantify the overall effect of continuity of care. “We hope it will was associated with lower mortality. continuity of care on mortality. But be promoted all around the world.”

Secondhand smoking tied to snoring in kids Exposing children to secondhand tobacco smoke increases their risk of developing habitual snoring, according to an analysis of existing research.

The results, from 24 studies including nearly 88,000 kids, may create a “teachable moment” for parents to consider quitting smoking, the authors write in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

“Some parents might think that snoring in kids is benign or even cute, but snoring is often the first step towards developing sleep apnea and has been linked to high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease,” said Lucy Popova, a researcher at Georgia State University in Atlanta who wasn’t involved in the study.

“Furthermore, parental smoking and secondhand smoke in children causes multiple other problems - respiratory and ear infections, asthma,

SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), and behavioral problems, such as ADHD,” Popova said in an email.

The younger the child, the more vulnerable she or he is - and prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke, when the body is just developing in the womb, is particularly harmful, she added.

The authors, led by Ke Sun of the School of Public Health of Qingdao University in China, combined and reanalyzed data from previous studies in a wide range of countries that had compared exposure to tobacco smoke and the risk of habitual snoring in children.

They found that exposure to smoke before and after birth raised a child’s odds of habitual snoring compared to unexposed kids. Children exposed to smoke while their mothers were pregnant were almost twice as likely to be habitual snorers.

After birth, children whose mothers smoked were 87 percent more likely to snore than unexposed kids.

Other exposures to smoke in the home, including fathers who smoked, raised the risk by 45 percent.

The study team also found that a child’s snoring risk increased in proportion to their amount of smoke exposure, and calculated that the risk rose by about 2 percent for every cigarette smoked daily in the home.

The researchers did not respond to a request for comments, but they note in their report that their study doesn’t examine how smoke may make a child more vulnerable to snoring. The analysis is also limited by differences among the included studies and difficulty teasing apart the roles of a mother’s smoking during pregnancy and afterward.

While prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke is likely to be linked to

heavier environmental exposure after the child is born, the study took that into account, and the results for each type of exposure are independent of one another, Popova said.

“Quitting smoking is one of the best things a parent can do for his or her health, and for the health of their children,” said Dr. Sophie Balk, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in New York who wasn’t involved in the analysis.

“People who smoke should talk to their own doctors, or their child’s doctor, about how to quit,” she said in an email. “Medications - such as nicotine replacement therapies - are available to help with the quit-smoking process.”

In the U.S., every state has its own quit-smoking telephone line (1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669) staffed with counselors trained to help smokers quit, Balk said.

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AMANYARA

JULY 14TH, 2018 – JULY 21ST, 2018

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Do you aspire to build a thriving hospitality career at one of the leading luxury resorts in the Caribbean?

Are you a self-motivated, talented team-player, interested in joining a dynamic team?

The Amanyara Resort invites all suitable candidates to apply for the following positions: *REVENUE ANALYST •Responsible for providing analysis of all the resort and villa revenue.

•Ensures that cost effective measures are put in place to improve accounting systems and procedures and is responsible to analyze and implement ways to assist with cost control for all outlets within the resort.

•Responsible for revenue management for the entire resort. Must find ways to improve and encourage revenue growth for the company by providing useful insights and recommendations based on his/her analysis.

•Reviews all the transactions generated from sales and develops and implements cost control plans for future business growth.

Requirements: •Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or 5 years of experience in accounting including financial statement preparation and analysis.

•Detailed-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills, strong ability to think strategically and analyze information timely and accurately, strong interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.

Salary based on experience: $2000-$2500 per month, plus service charge *PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT •Responsible for correct and timely computation and disbursement of payroll, whilst strictly following local labor laws, legal regulations and stipulations of Amanyara’s employment contract.

•Applies proper salary deductions (taxes, or other deductions advised and authorized by the manager and the employee) •Reconciles payroll software information with accounting software and payments •Prepares and presents all payroll-related reports, including statutory reports and declarations: prepares the schedules and remittances for National Insurance System and National Health Insurance Plan within the stipulated time of submissions •Prepares materials for any audit or review purposes and ensures that documentation are properly archived Requirements: •Associates degree in Business Administration or Accounting or 2-5 years of experience in accounting including financial statement preparation and analysis.

•Detailed-oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills, strong ability to think strategically and analyze information timely and accurately, strong interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.

Salary based on experience: $2000-$2500 per month, plus service charge *PROCUREMENT CLERK •Makes purchase requests for maintaining par stock levels as and when required.

•Looks after the warehouse’s cleanliness and organization. Also, observes the storeroom’s service schedules as established by the Cost Controller for issues to departments.

•Posts authorized requisitions in the books/software every day and participates in the physical month-end inventory.

•Displays the items in each store based on item code to facilitate easy handling of inventory items.

•Makes monthly lists of slow moving merchandise and forwards to the Cost Controller and departmental Manager that uses such merchandise.

Requirements: •A High School degree and at least 3 years of resort experience is preferred.

•Must have skills in database, spreadsheet or other accounting applications.

Organizational skills are also required to effectively maintain records Salary based on experience: $1400-$1600 per month, plus service charge *GROUP RESERVATIONS ANALYST •Takes group reservations whilst ensuring that sufficient information is obtained including arrival and departure details, physical and email addresses, previous Aman stays, contact telephone numbers, dietary requirements and any special requests.

•Adheres to the specified Trace system to follow up and obtain any outstanding information for existing reservations •Effectively communicates Virtuoso, FHR and Q-Club benefits to the guests upon reservation, in the confirmation letter, and on the reservation in Fidelio •Maintains an effective filing system for the department, as specified by Reservations Supervisor Requirements: •A college degree holder with at least 5 years of experience in a luxury resort and expertise in Hotel Revenue Management Systems (SAR),

Opera, Corporate Reservations Policies and Planning.

•Ability to communicate with high profile individuals, effectively multitask and arrange all events and special demands Salary based on experience: $2000-$2200 per month, plus service charge *RESERVATIONS AGENT •Takes individual reservations whilst ensuring that sufficient information is obtained including arrival and departure details, physical and email addresses, previous Aman stays, contact telephone numbers, dietary requirements and any special requests.

•Adheres to the specified Trace system to follow up and obtain any outstanding information for existing reservations •Effectively communicates Virtuoso, FHR and Q-Club benefits to the guests upon reservation, in the confirmation letter, and on the reservation in Fidelio •Maintains an effective filing system for the department, as specified by Reservations Supervisor.

Requirements: •A college degree holder with at least 2-3 years of experience in a luxury resort and expertise in Hotel Revenue Management Systems (SAR), Opera, Corporate Reservations Policies and Planning.

•Ability to network with high profile individuals and meet their demands Salary based on experience: $1500-$1750 per month, plus service charge *SOUS CHEF •Assists the Executive chef with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning, and issuing supplies and equipment for food production.

•Assumes oversight of food production and kitchen personnel in the absence of the Executive chef.

•Assists Executive chef with supervision of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning, and related production activities.

•Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.

•Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen, its equipment, and other areas as appropriate.

•Prepares reports, costs menus, makes schedules, and performs administrative duties as assigned.

•Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.

•Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, presentation, and flavours of foods.

Requirements: •Must possess a Culinary diploma, knowledge of HACCP, and 10 years industry experience •Must be able to work in a high pressure environment and demonstrate calm and effective leadership Salary based on experience: $2000-$3000 monthly, plus service charge *BAKER •Prepares food for guests efficiently, economically, and hygienically as per the recipes following the standards and procedures.

•Creates and improves existing recipes.

•Measures and combines ingredients and uses mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.

•Decorates and displays finished products whilst maintaining the quality of all food displays to the highest standards of the Resort.

•Keeps records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels.

•Meets food safety and quality controls by ensuring that workstations are kept clean and restocked, and all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.

•Supports the Jr Pastry Sous Chef / Pastry Sous Chef / Pastry Chefin the overall smooth operation of the pastry ensuring prompt service at all times.

•Requires working night shift [11pm to 7am] Requirements: •Baking & Pastry Arts certificate, along with 5 years’ experience as a baker in a luxury resort environment •Should be able to work under pressure, while maintaining HACCP standards Salary based on experience: $7.50-$8.50 per hour, plus service charge

*Candidates must be available to work 6 days a week, weekends, and holidays.

All positions marked with an * are currently held by a work permit holder.

However, qualified belongers are encouraged to send a cover letter & resume with the following attachments: Valid Police Record, Passport Bio Page, Proof of TCI status i.e. PRC, Belonger Status Card and Naturalization Certificate.

Human Resources Amanyara Resort Northwest Point, Providenciales E: amanyara.training@aman.com Prospective applicants are also asked to send copies to the Labour Board.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Salary based on experience: $1200-$1600 per month, plus service charge *RESTAURANT MANAGER •Ensures that all employees provide courteous and professional service at all times and responds to guest inquiries or concerns in a timely, effective manner.

•Trains employees to ensure that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.

•Assists F&B Manager with the preparation of the yearly department budget by using history & forecasting techniques to develop an aggressive budget that reflects the outlets achievable capabilities.

•Ensures that the outlets accurately forecast staffing based on business demands, on a weekly basis to ensure a smooth operation.

•Supervises all aspects of employee management including hiring, performance appraisals and disciplinary matters in conjunction with the F&B Manager.

•Ensures that all employees follow the company’s job safety regulations and that all hazards are reported on a regular basis to concerned departments.

•Promotes positive inter-department relations through open, efficient and clear communication Requirements: •Certified hospitality management graduate with general international beverage and food knowledge along with at least 5 years’ experience in a luxury resort •Strong interpersonal, leadership, and employee development skills; and the ability to perform well under pressure •Proficiency in English, and computer literate, including basic knowledge in MICROS Salary based on experience: $3000-$4000 per month, plus service charge *ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER •Supervises employees to ensure that courteous and professional service is offered at all times and responds to guest inquiries or concerns in a timely, effective manner.

•Trains employees to ensure that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.

•Supports the Restaurant Manager by achieving departmental budget goals whilst maintaining efficient cost expenditures.

•Conducts daily briefings to inform all employees of special culinary and dietary requirements •Ensures that all employees follow the company’s job safety regulations and that all hazards are reported on a regular basis to concerned departments.

Requirements: •Certified hospitality management graduate with general international beverage and food knowledge along with at least 3years’ experience in a luxury resort •Strong interpersonal, leadership, and employee development skills; and the ability to perform well under pressure •Proficiency in English and computer literate, including basic knowledge in MICROS Salary based on experience: $2000-$2500 per month, plus service charge *BAR SUPERVISOR/F&B SUPERVISOR •Supervises the employees within the bar/restaurant, ensuring that the correct standards and service sequences are maintained as per Aman standards.

•Ensures that all employees are aware of and follow the operation’s opening and closing tasks in accordance with the checklist.

•Assists the Restaurant Manager with the smooth and efficient staffing of the outlet.

•Ensures that all employees provide courteous and professional service at all times and initiates guest interaction.

•Trains employees to ensure that they have the necessary skills to perform their duties with the maximum efficiency.

Requirements: •Degree or Diploma in any hospitality-related field or at least 2-5 years experience in a luxury resort.

•Good people management, leadership, and employee development skills •Proficiency in English, with effective communication skills Salary based on experience: $1200-$1600 per month, plus service charge *BEACH SUPERVISOR •Responsible for the day to day running of the beach operation.

•Ensures that all guests remain safe while utilizing the equipment at the beach •Ensures that food and beverage services and orders are delivered in a timely manner.

•Coordinates watersports activities and beach set up including beach chairs and umbrellas •Ensures all beach activities such as kayaking, hobbie cat, paddleboard, sea-bob, snorkeling and windsurfing are done safely in a way that exceeds guests expectations Requirements: •Degree or Diploma in any hospitality-related field or 2-5 years experience in a luxury resort.

•Good people management, leadership, and employee development skills •Proficiency in English, with effective communication skills

*PRIVATE DINING ATTENDANT •Serves food and beverage to guests according to Aman standards and follows the service sequence.

•Follow all safety policies to ensure a safe work area.

•Develops a complete knowledge of menus, dish and glassware service and utilizes this knowledge in the service of the guests.

•Handles guest enquiries in an efficient manner and provides courteous and professional service at all times.

•Communicates promptly any challenges or guest comments to the supervisor.

Requirements: •At least 2-3 years experience in a luxury resort •Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality •Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $6.25 per hour, plus service charge *VILLA CHEF •Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and any other culinary requests from guests •Is pro-active in creating and serving specials to upsell meals in the villas •Manages stocks, orders and charges for consumed goods •Provides guests with “the Amanyara” experience •Manages the smooth running of the villa along with the Villa Host.

•Ensures that all areas of the Villa are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards including: Kitchen hygiene, Living Sala, Kitchen, Dining Sala & Office, Villa Areas including pool area, ponds & gardens, pathways & walkways and Buggies.

Requirements: •Background in Culinary Arts, with a certificate in hospitality preferred •2-5 years of international, luxury resort experience •Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $6.50 per hour, plus service charge *VILLA HOST •Manages the smooth running of the villa along with the Villa Chef •Ensures that all areas of the Villa are cleaned and maintained to the highest standard including: - Bedroom Pavilions, Living Sala, Kitchen & Dining Sala, including the pool area, ponds & gardens •Provides Food and Beverage service according to Aman standards •Sets up the villa prior to Guest’s arrival, ensuring all equipment is in good working order •Organizes special requests for Villa Owners or Villa Rentals; such as Honeymoon turndowns, personal laundry etc. and ensuring Guest History Record is updated after Guest’s departure •Reports any damage or breakage immediately; follows up with repairs •Prepares Annual Villa Maintenance Requirements along with Supervisor Requirements: •Background in housekeeping and F&B with a certificate in hospitality preferred •2-5 years of international, luxury resort experience •Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $6.50 per hour, plus service charge ELECTRICAL ENGINEER •Plans and carries out all corrective and preventative maintenance of the resort and villas’ electrical infrastructure, distribution systems, refrigeration, and all equipment and appliances •Designs and plans continuing improvements to the entire site utility, including emerging technologies and renewable energy sources.

•Maintains the property to the highest standards in accordance with agreed procedures and budgets.

•Develops strong relationships with mission critical external support groups such as electrical and mechanical maintenance, fire alarm systems etc.

•Gives technical support to capital projects Requirements: •Degree in Electrical Engineering or a diploma in the electrical engineering with relevant experience •5 years supervisory experience in a property maintenance/engineering department with experience in utility and generation environments Salary based on experience: $4000-$5000 per month, plus service charge

*Candidates must be available to work 6 days a week, weekends, and holidays.

All positions marked with an * are currently held by a work permit holder.

However, qualified belongers are encouraged to send a cover letter & resume with the following attachments: Valid Police Record, Passport Bio Page, Proof of TCI status i.e. PRC, Belonger Status Card and Naturalization Certificate.

Human Resources Amanyara Resort Northwest Point, Providenciales E: amanyara.training@aman.com Prospective applicants are also asked to send copies to the Labour Board.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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TJ’S CONSTRUCTION Of West Road Grand Turk Seeks to employ a professional Mason IN GRAND TURK AT A SALARY OF $10.00 PER HR To work 8 HRS PER DAY, 6 DAYS PER WEEK $480.00 PER WEEK Successful applicant is required to lay and plaster concrete blocks during construction of buildings contracted to TJ’S CONSTRUCTION ON GRAND TURK Applicants who are TCI Belongers are requested to submit their applications to the immigration board zone 1 in Grand Turk and TJ’S Construction at telephone no. 245-4888 Please note that the position is presently being held by a work permit holder

Shiney’s Bakery

YVON’S ONE STOP SHOP In Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking a Sales Person Duties Include greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs, open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits To work 5 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 346-6622 This position is held by a Work Permit Holder Interested persons must submit applications to the TCI Labour Board

George Pratt

TURKS & CAICOS SUN

JULY 14TH, 2018 – JULY 21ST, 2018

G Style Bar THREADS LTD

Nathan Smith of Palm Grove

Is seeking 1 Hairdresser 1 Nail Technician Hiring hairdresser for woman and man Needs a 5 years Experience in cutting, colour, styling, up do’s Diploma from the USA, valid licence To work 6 days per week From 8:30am – 7:00pm and Holiday Speaks multi languages, Spanish, French, English Providing their own vehicle Commission only Contact: (649) 442-2424

In Providenciales SEEKS 1 Tailor 2 Dressmakers •Must be able to cut and sew and also interact with customers •Must have atleast 20 years experience Salary based on commission Please Contact: 242-7211 This position is held by a work permit holder Applicants are requested to submit their applications to the Immigration Board and Threads at # 2 Alice and Alice Shopping Center, Providenciales

Fisherman’s Paradise

Marie Samiel

Abraham Pena

BARTENDER WANTED In Grand Turk Salary $180.00 per week To work 6 days per week Please Contact 246-7943 This position is currently held by a Non-Belonger

Domestic Worker WANTED Grand Turk Salary $250.00 Bi-weekly To work 7 days per week Please Contact 347-1672 This position is currently held by a Non-Belonger

Grand Turk In seeking a HELPER Salary $6.50 per hour To work 3 days per week Please Contact 242-6772 This position is currently held by a Non-Belonger

Des Electrical

Darleny Cueto

Darell Forbes of Sunset Café

Seeks to employ a Labourer in Grand Turk At a salary of $6.50 per hr 8 hrs To work 5 days per week at a salary total of $260.00 per week Successful applicant is required to maintain the cleanliness of all vehicles and the entire property in Palm Grove on a daily basis.

Applicants who are TCI Islanders are requested to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and Nathan Smith of Palm Grove at Tel No. 231-4856.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PRESENT POSITION IS BEING HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

In Leeward Palms, Providenciales Is seeking 1 Artisan Baker Duties include, baking bread, Cake decorating, working with fondant, chocolate and Pull sugar Must have 10 years experience To work 6 day Per Week Salary is $10.25 an hour Please Contact: 247-8206 or email to shineysbakery@gmail.com This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested persons must submit applications to the TCI Labour Board.

In Providenciales 4G’s Maintenance & Cleaning Services Is seeking 2 Domestic Workers, to do general cleaning Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 346-1158 or 2465677 or email:PRATTSBARBER@ HOTMAIL.COM One of the positions is currently held by a Work Permit Holder and the other is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encourage to apply directly, and submit a copy of their application to the Commissioner of Labour

Raycal Handfield

Eglise Pentecotiste

Phase 2 Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties include providing care for a child or elderly family member, housecleaning, running errands and cooking.

To work 5 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 241-2228 This Position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are TCI Islander should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board

Five Cays Road, Walkin Plaza, Providenciales Is seeking a Pastor •Must have Ability to preach and teach the Saint Doctrine like Pentecotiste.

•Must be able to drive and to speak Haitian-Creole and English properly To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 332-3515 or 347-4578 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are interested should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

In North Caicos Is seeking Store Clerk Must provide assistance to customers and handle various duties such as operating the cash register, greeting customers, helping people locate products, doing paperwork, stocking shelves, and maintaining the store clean and organized Weekly Salary is $250.00 Please Contact: 243-6683 This position is held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are interested are requested to submit their applications to the immigration board

In Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking a Babysitter This position includes Cooking/feeding, performing light housekeeping, doing laundry, changing diapers and Preparing bottles.

To work 5 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact 348-9321 This Position is currently held by a work permit holder Applicants who are TCI Islander should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board

In South Caicos Is looking for a Domestic Helper Must be able to do general cleaning To work 6 days per week Salary is $6.75 per hour This position is currently held by a Work permit holder Please Contact: 342-0160 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encourage to apply directly, and submit a copy of their application to the Commissioner of Labour

ISAAC – O. Selver of Sunset Café

Marie Morley

Shantell Haris

Merisier Pierre

Caribbean Dreams Management Ltd.

Loney Place 31 B, Airport Road Is seeking 4 Barmaids •Must be able to serve drinks and assist the Bartender and must be able to serve the customers 2 Server/Kitchen Helper •Must be able to clean, assist the cook for preparation 1 Handyman Must be able to paint and do repair work To work 5.5/6 days a week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 231-6318 These Positions are not held by Work Permit Holders Applicants who are interested should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board and to #26 South Side Plaza, Aviation Drive, Providenciales

Marilene Pierre In Blue Hills, Providenciales Is Seeking a Caretaker • Must be able to help older individuals who need assistance, getting dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry.

To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 346-8736 This position is currently held by a Work permit Holder Applicants who are interested are requested to submit their applications to the Immigration Board

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to do general cleaning To work 3- 4 days per week Salary $6.50 per hourPlease Contact: 241-5535 or 342-1520 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encourage to apply directly, and submit a copy of their application to the Commissioner of Labour

Walter Cox In South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking a Diesel Mechanic $ 12.00 an hour •Must have at least 15 years experience Is seeking a Labourer $6.50 per hour •Must be able to do heavy lifting To work 5 days per week Please Contact 241-4978 TC Islanders only need apply only Applicants who are TCI islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

Is seeking a Domestic worker Seeking Fisherman and Labourer These positions are Pay is $6.25 Per Hour located in South Caicos.

Applicant must be able to clean house, do laundry Pay is $6.25 an hour these positions are and iron clothing held by Belongers Please Contact Please Contact: 242-4805 242-4805 Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work in Provo and South Caicos

Care Professional Consultancy Seeks to hire a highly motivated, self-reliant office clerk with good customer service and office administrative skills. He / she must be well knowledgeable in Microsoft office and be able to communicate in English, Spanish and Creole.

Interested applicants should send an application of employment: careprofessionalconsultancy@ gmail.com TCI Belongers or PRC Holders Only Need Apply.

Denis Prosper Located in Grand Turk Work Requesting: Domestic Worker Their main duties will be providing regular housekeeping.

This may include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, laundry and cleaning dishes. They may also be asked to prepare some or all of the family meals.

Willing to pay $400.00 monthly To work Mon - Fri (5days) Please Contact: Tel: 242-1307 The person is a work permit holder.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply or submit their application to the Immigration Board

La Vista Azul, Unit #6-2 Turtle Cover Marina, Providenciales Is seeking 2 Handy Man to join our team •Basic Knowledge of repairs and maintenance •Knowledge of electrical and carpentry •Must be able to work nights, public holidays and weekends as required •Assist with cleaning, heavy lifting, landscaping etc.

To work 6 days per week This position is a new position Hourly wage $8.50 per hour. There are no benefits provided.

Please contact 946-5767 or 231-4109 or email caribbeandreams@tciway.tc Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encourage to apply directly, and submit a copy of their application to the Commissioner of Labour

Americlean Dry Cleaners #30 old Airport Road, Providenciales Is URGENTLY in need of 2 Launderers Must be able to wash, fold, and iron To work 5 days per week Salary: Negotiable Please Contact: 246-9066 or 231-0047 These positions are currently held by a Work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encourage to apply directly, and submit a copy of their application to the Commissioner of Labour

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$220,000 found inside cardboard box in Cayman

A police raid on a suspected West Bay, Cayman Islands drug den last month turned up significant quantities of ganja and cocaine, as well as $220,000 cash that was stored in a cardboard box, officers said.

Two men, ages 28 and 35, were immediately taken into custody on drugs-related allegations, but had not been charged as of press time Tuesday.

The initial raid conducted June 28 had uncovered some ganja and cocaine at the home on Watercourse Road, but a follow-up search the next day involving both Royal Cayman Islands Police and Her Majesty’s Customs officers found even more contraband.

“During the searches, customs canines directed officers

This box was used to store $220,000 police suspect to be the proceeds of drug dealing to two locations where a further quantity of ganja was found, along with a significant amount of cash hidden in a cardboard

box, bringing the total amount of cash seized at the location to over CI$220,000,” the RCIPS noted.

On June 29, a 59-year-old West Bay woman was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property, as well as suspected possession of ganja and cocaine with intent to supply.

“We have uncovered and disrupted an organized criminal enterprise which has managed to accumulate a significant amount of money,” said Commissioner of Police Derek Byrne. “That money has been seized and will be dealt with under the Proceeds of Crime Law. We will continue to take action to target and disrupt these criminal enterprises, and deprive them of the proceeds of their criminal activity.”

Non-Caymanian government employees up 25 percent Foreign employees working on government contracts in Cayman have increased by nearly 25 percent in the past three years, according to Immigration Department records.

At the end of 2014, there were 881 non-Caymanians working in the public sector, compared to 1,098 at the end of last year.

The increase in employees within the local government service over the past year was largely driven by a rising number of non-Caymanian workers, according to civil service human resources reports, which showed 6,250 people worked for either the central government civil service or its associated statutory authorities and government-owned companies by Dec. 31, 2017.

The majority of the new hires appeared to be nonCaymanians, as the percentage of Caymanians employed within the government service fell from about 74.5 percent in mid-2016 to 73.5 percent at the end of last year.

The increase in nonCaymanian government staff was mirrored by an increase in foreign work permit holders

in the islands during the same period.

Immigration records showed the number of work permits held went up by 16 percent between mid-2015 and December 2017.

There were 25,870 work permits and government contracts for non-Caymanian workers active in the Cayman Islands as of February, according to records from the Immigration Department.

Those figures represent the highest numbers reported by the department since fall 2008, when there were nearly 26,700 permits for foreign workers held here, just before the world financial markets’ collapse hit Cayman’s economy The Immigration Department’s work permit figures, which measure permit numbers at year’s end rather than at various times during the year, noted the number of permits held by foreign workers in the islands as of December 2017 was the highest it had seen in 10 years.

The figures include both private and public sector workers, but do not include nonCaymanian permanent residents

or spouses of Caymanians working in the islands.

Unemployment The work permit and government contract increases came at a time when Cayman’s government recorded a slight uptick in the territory’s unemployment rate.

The jobless rate went from 4.2 percent in the latter half of 2016 to 4.9 percent during the same time for 2017, the latest figures which are available.

The overall rate encompasses jobless figures for both Caymanian and nonCaymanian residents and represents the portion of the total workforce that is actively seeking a job, but which has not attained employment.

The Caymanian unemployment rate also increased during the same period, but only marginally. According to the government Economics and Statistics Office Labour Force Surveys, 1,406 Caymanians were unemployed in fall 2016, while 1,515 Caymanians were unemployed in fall 2017. The Caymanian jobless rate was calculated at 7.1 percent (fall 2016) and 7.3 percent (fall 2017) during the same period.

US Coast Guard offloads US$2 million worth of marijuana seized in Caribbean Sea

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter- Thetis offloads about 2116 pounds of marijuana

The United States Coast Guard says crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Thetis have offloaded 2,116 pounds of marijuana in Key West, Florida after returning home from an 88-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

On Friday, the Coast Guard along with a Jamaica Defence Force crew interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea.

The drugs, worth about US$2 million wholesale, were interdicted as part of Operation Full Court Press.

“In conjunction with DHS [Department of Homeland Security] partners and the partner nation of Jamaica, we were able to swiftly interdict the 2,116 pounds of marijuana,” said Cmdr. José Díaz, commanding officer of the Thetis.

“This effort represents an ongoing regional maritime security effort in concert with our international partners to combat transnational criminal networks and promote stability across the Caribbean region by disrupting organized crime illegal activities,” he added.

During the patrol, Díaz said Thetis crewmembers worked with the US Coast Guard Cutter Heriberto Hernandez crew and the Puerto Rico Joint Forces of Rapid Action to rescue and repatriate 29 Dominican Republic migrants.

During a port call in San Juan, Díaz said Puerto Rico, crewmembers volunteered with a local nonprofit food bank and loaded more than 300 pre-packaged meals for distribution to community members disadvantaged by the 2017 hurricane season.

Bandits rob Sweet-T’s at gunpoint

(Antigua) Two gunmen held up workers at Sweet-T’s restaurant in Falmouth, Antigua last night and robbed them of the cash register and all its contents – last evening’s earnings – just as the workers were preparing to close for the day.

A worker at the business which is popular for its ice-creams, told Antigua media that the robbers appeared to be men who are “quite” young and they were masked and wore gloves.

She said the incident has left

the workers traumatised and nervous, while they’re thankful they were not physically hurt.

Another individual, who is one of the managers, said she was with the police at the time when OBSERVER media called about the incident and could not provide much details. She said she was not at the restaurant during the attack.

But, she confirmed that the staff reported that at about 8:30 p.m. the robbers walked up to the business that is located on the main road leading to

English Harbour.

According to her, after threatening the staff with their guns and grabbing the cash register, the men escaped on foot.

The business is surrounded by close circuit security cameras and the police have already reviewed the footage with the hope of obtaining more evidence to help catch the perpetrators.

The police had not issued any statement about the incident up to press time last evening, but usually when they do, they urge residents to report anything

Sweet-Ts restaurant located in Falmouth they know to the nearest police station, to the Rapid Response Unit at 7642348 or 464-3938 or to call 911.

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Haiti government suspends fuel price hike

Protest in Haiti

The controversial fuel price hike that triggered protests in the French speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state, has been suspended.

The decision to suspended the increase in the price of gasoline, was announced on Saturday

by Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant.

On Friday, at least three people were reportedly killed as Haitians took to the streets, burning tires and mounting roadblocks following the government announcement of the increase, According to reports, the fuel price rise is in compliance with an agreement made with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Just before the suspension was announced, the leader of Haiti’s lower house of parliament had threatened a government takeover if the fuel price increases were not reversed.

Shortly after, Lafontant announced suspension of the price hike decision on Twitter, stating that “violence and democracy are fundamentally incompatible.”

The police report that on Friday, two of the protestors were fatally shot when they clashed with the police in the capital.

The third person killed was a security guard for a former political candidate who was stopped at a barricade.

The price hike is based on an agreement signed with the IMF earlier this year.

The agreement implied the ending of subsidies for petroleum products, which are a major source of the budget deficit.

The agreement also included increased spending on social services and infrastructure and improved tax collection in an effort to modernize the economy.

Call for Barbados law school

BARBADOS is being urged to set up its own law school.

The proposal has come from principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill, Professor Eudine Barriteau.

She made the request during a courtesy call with Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Dale Marshall, Permanent Secretary Yvette Goddard and Deputy Permanent Secretary Charles Piggott at the ministry in Wildey, St Michael yesterday. Director of Institutional Planning at the UWI, Gale Hall, was also present.

Barriteau explained that she saw the establishment of a law school as not only being able to cater to Barbadians, but those from across the Caribbean and as far as England.

She asked the Attorney General to “consider it seriously”, adding she would also raise the topic with the Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw and Prime Minister Mia Mottley.

The principal stressed that she would like Barbados to be seen as the hub for education in the Caribbean.

In response, Marshall said there were a number of issues to be considered in the proposal, but he also wanted to hear the opinion of the Council of Legal Education on the matter.

During the courtesy call, other matters discussed included the establishment of a Centre for Food Security and Cooperation, and an upcoming symposium on biosecurity issues.

PM says Bahamas has no interest in joining CSME

The Bahamas has no intention of signing on to the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME), Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has told citizens.

He made his country’s position clear on his return from last week’s 39th Caricom Heads of Government conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, where he told regional leaders that The Bahamas cannot support the free movement of people across its boundaries.

“The Bahamas is not and will not be a part of CSME. Bahamas will not allow free movement of people within our boundaries,” Prime Minister Minnis said.

During the threeday meeting, the issue of full implementation of the CSME was high on the agenda, and Caricom chairman, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness, said heads of government had put measures in place to fast-track that.

However, Minnis stressed to local media over the weekend: “The Bahamas will not allow free movement of people within our boundaries so we are not a part of CSME. That must be clear, so you do not feel that because of what has happened there [at the Caricom meeting], that Caribbean nationals would be able to move into The Bahamas quite readily.”

“We have our rules, our laws and they will continue to apply so we are not and will not be a part of CSME.”

The Bahamas is the only

Caribbean Community (Caricom) chairman and Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness (centre) greets Prime Minister of Bahamas Dr Hubert Minnis (right) as he arrives for the opening ceremony of the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caricom last week Wednesday at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.

Looking on is Caricom Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque full member of Caricom that has not signed on to the CSME.

Minnis is reported as telling regional heads in Jamaica that his country is “plagued with migration from Haiti, for example, and the free movement of people can pose great threats not only to our security, but employment of the Bahamian populace”.

But he stressed that although The Bahamas would stay away from the CSME, it continues to integrate lawabiding Caribbean nationals into its society.

“We have a great number of Jamaicans who are contributing to the growth and development of our country. We have a great number of Barbadians who would have started our police force,

[and are] involved in teaching and medicine, and St Lucians who helped with land surveying and are still contributing to that.

We also have a great number of Trinidadians,” he said. “So Caricom nationals have always been a part, and still are a part.

So when you look at integration, they are there.”

On the last day of the Caricom meeting, Barbados, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname, St Lucia, and Grenada signed the Protocol on Contingent Rights which seeks to give spouses and dependents of Caricom nationals who relocate to other member states, access to benefits which were not previously afforded to them, such as health and education services.

Sargassum affecting turtle nesting, tourism and fisheries in St. Vincent

Environmentalists have raised concern about turtle nesting and the presence of sargassum on a beach in the north eastern section of the country.

The seaweed has now covered the entire beach and the deposits were several feet into the sea, affecting even the wave action on the rough beach.

When the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) visited Boat Bay near Sandy Bay, this week, the sargassum man found on the beach, says he works to ensure that turtles are not killed or affected by human action when they come ashore to lay.

A boat throttles through thick sargassum in Owia, northeastern St. Vincent (CMC photo) He said that when turtles arrive at the beach to find it littered with the seaweed they go back out to sea.

He was unable to say how the situation might ultimately affect the turtles’ nesting efforts.

In the nearby village of Owia, there was also a large deposit of the seaweed in the bay making it difficult for fishing boats to manoeuvre.

Sargassum Seaweed Villagers must also contend with the stench of the rotting sargassum.

The sargassum is affecting tourism, fishing and recreation across the country, but especially on the eastern coasts of the island, which face the rougher Atlantic Ocean.

The issue was on the order paper of last week’s meeting of Parliament in the form of a question from Member for the Southern Grenadines, Terrance Ollivierre.

The opposition member noted that the sargassum seaweed is adversely affecting numerous beaches and bays around St. Vincent and the

Grenadines, saying that that was especially the case in Clifton Harbour, Union Island, Spring, Industry beaches and Paget Farm Bequia and other popular beaches.

“It is posing a serious threat to our tourism and to public health because of the pile up at the beaches and harbour and the stench which emanates from the rotting seaweed.

In response, Minister of Fisheries, Saboto Caesar said that Cabinet has set up a “Seaweed invasion task force” and a report, “Management of Extreme Sargassum on the coast of SVG” has been submitted by the Fisheries Department.

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Cayman Islands hotel can go 7 storeys

Lawmakers have approved a change in planning rules that will allow for a hotel of up to seven stories to be built along the northern George Town waterfront in the Cayman Islands.

Initially, the boutique “wellness” hotel, which sought planning permission to be built along North Church Street at the site of the old Treehouse restaurant south of the Dixie cemetery across from Kirk Market, was to be five stories high.

However, on June 29, lawmakers agreed to amend the Development and Planning Law and regulations to allow a taller structure to be built in the area.

“It is the intention of this Planning Authority to accept amendment to create a small height applications for commerical buildings adjustment to this area which to go above five stories in the area will allow a seven story limit to where the hotel is being built. exist against the surrounding five- The development plans for story context,” said Minister Joey the five-story “wellness” hotel were Hew, introducing the planning submitted to the Central Planning Authority a year ago. The NCB amendments to the House.

Mr. Hew said there was Group, which is developing the previously no way the Central project, hopes to open the facility Planning Authority could authorize sometime in 2019. commercial buildings higher than According to the initial hotel five stories without authorization plan, a total of 60 units located there will be sold individually. Owners will from lawmakers.

The changes were approved get two weeks’ stay each year and a without comment by the Legislative share of the proceeds from renting Assembly. the units to tourists.

The project is believed to

Minister Hew said the planning change allows the Central be the first major hotel planned in

central George Town for decades.

However, it will not be the only hotel project under development in the vicinity.

The Howard Hotels Group revealed earlier this year that the Hyatt hotel chain has signed a franchise agreement to operate another new hotel being constructed at Pageant Beach – just north of the NCB development site.

According to a press release from HHG, the 10-story resort and residences will have 351 guest rooms, studio suites, and multi-room units.

It is planned to include six cafes and restaurants, a spa and fitness center, three swimming pools, shops and a private screening room.

Jamaica removes visa requirement for in transit-Haitians

ROSE HALL, St James — international arrangements, that we Cabinet has approved a protocol that in turn recognise those”. will remove visa requirements for Johnson Smith was speaking Haitians who wish to travel to other to journalists in St James last Saturday countries by way of Jamaica. following a bilateral meeting and

“The most recent thing declaration of intent for collaboration that has been done by Cabinet is an in sports between Jamaica and Chile. approval of the restrictions that had The bilateral meeting was held at existed in place, whereby if you are Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort a Haitian businessperson travelling and Spa in St James. with a US (United States of America), In the meantime, Prime Schengen or Canadian visa, and we Minister Andrew Holness explained: have added UK (United Kingdom), “If the Haitian citizen has already you will not require an additional visa [been] vetted [for a] US visa, UK, to enter Jamaica,” Senator Kamina Schengen visa, and Canadian [visa], Johnson Smith said. “Cabinet has I believe as well, which we already recently approved the process to acknowledge, then they can come to ensure that that is implemented.”

Jamaica.”

The minister of foreign Holness also spoke about the affairs and foreign trade added that, rights of countries being observed. “apparently it was inconsistently “So in the same way that we applied, and this is in fact because of would want our rights to be observed a Caricom (Caribbean Community) with other countries, it is the same heads decision that was taken way that other country would want previously with the agreement of us to observe their right as part of the Haiti-recognising their infrastructural integration process. But with rights weakness at the time, and therefore come responsibilities, so the rights needed to be phased in to allow are not unbounded. It comes with the that where a particular vetting understanding that the countries who process had already taken place that are participating will put in place the Jamaica recognised, through our own mechanism to ensure that the rights

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Kamina Johnson Smith can be realised without infringement of other people’s rights,” Holness said.

The prime minister further noted: “Freedom of movement of people in the region doesn’t mean that criminals are also free to move. It doesn’t mean that people who would become a burden on the public purse would be free to move, or persons with health issues would be free to move.

So, there has to be systems put in place to track, detect and give advance warning.”

Johnson Smith and Holness were responding to a question raised by the press in relation to a recent decision taken by Barbados to remove visa requirements for Haitians and if Jamaica would be making a similar move.

“My Cabinet has agreed to remove the visa requirements for Haiti because, in our view, it breaches the fundamental tenets that bind us under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas,” said Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley to loud applause at the recently concluded 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom, at Montego Bay Convention Centre.

Addressing the same Caricom meeting last week, president of Haiti Jovenel Moise used the opening ceremony to publicly thank the Government of Barbados for its decision to lift all obstacles to the free movement of Haitians in its territory, in accordance with the provisions of Articles 45 and 46 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.

Bermuda Government files appeal against same-sex marriage ruling

The Bermuda government has confirmed it has lodged an appeal against a Supreme Court decision to reverse a controversial ban on samesex marriage in this British Overseas Territory.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday it has started proceedings against Chief Justice Ian Kawaley’s landmark ruling on June 6 to declare parts of the newly introduced Domestic Partnership Act (DPA) invalid.

Same-sex marriage campaigners OutBermuda hit back, saying: “We will never surrender equality for all Bermudians, and especially the LGBTQ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer] families and couples who deserve it.”Home Affairs Minister Walton Brown, who introduced the DPA legislation in the House of Assembly, said: “We have filed an appeal in this matter. We look forward to having this matter heard by the Court of Appeal.”

Justice Kawaley ruled last month in favour of gay Bermudians Rod Ferguson and Maryellen Jackson, who claimed the legislation was unconstitutional, but he gave the government six weeks in which to appeal his decision.

The DPA was passed by the House and the Senate last December to reverse a Supreme Court ruling from May last year which enabled gay couples to marry.

The new legislation came into force on June 1, revoking the right of gay couples to marry and offering them, and heterosexual couples, legally recognised civil unions.

The Chief Justice, who is due to step down shortly, found the new legislation was inconsistent with provisions in the constitution giving the right to freedom of conscience and outlawing discrimination on the basis of creed.

The passing of the DPA made Bermuda the only country in the

world to have allowed gay marriage victory, Godwin and DeRoche chose to marry in Canada, but there were and then revoked that right.

Reacting to news of 10 same-sex marriages on the island government’s decision to appeal the up to the middle of February, plus Chief Justice’s decision, Ferguson four at sea on Bermuda-flagged ships.

Banns were also posted for said on Thursday: “Just one month ago, LGBTQ Bermudians inched two more maritime marriages.

The firestorm of criticism closer to our goal of restoring marriage equality. We regret this ill- it sparked here and abroad led to advised and costly decision to appeal Ferguson’s decision to launch his the Supreme Court’s finding, and we crowdsourced civil case against the will summon our voices and resources Attorney-General on the grounds again as a united community to that his constitutional rights had been breached. prevail.”

OutBermuda, which served Jackson and OutBermuda, as a co-litigant in the original lawsuit, with partial funding from Carnival will join again with Ferguson, Cruise Line, later filed a separate lawsuit and asked for it to be joined Jackson and other allies.

The original Supreme Court with Ferguson’s case. decision in May last year came in a Bermudian lawyer Julia judgment by Puisne Judge Charles- Saltus and her Ghanaian-American Etta Simmons after Bermudian partner Judith Aidoo were the first Winston Godwin and Greg DeRoche, gay couple to wed here more than a his Canadian partner, litigated year ago. against the Registrar-General for The Netherlands was the refusing to post their wedding banns. first country to legalize same-sex

Despite their landmark marriage in 2001.

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Trump praises strong relationship with UK’s May after damning her Brexit plan

President Donald Trump he regretted his comments to the Sun, said on Friday he had a very strong Trump looked away and shook his relationship with British Prime head.

Minister Theresa May, having earlier “We’ve got a lot to discuss,” scorned her Brexit strategy which he May said, adding they would talk about said had probably killed off hope for a the British-U.S. “special relationship” future U.S.-British trade deal. and opportunities for a trade deal.

In an interview published Sterling fell half a percent to just hours before he was due to have a 1 1/2-week low of $1.3131, partly on lunch with May and tea with Queen Trump’s comments in the newspaper Elizabeth on Friday, Trump chided the interview. “very unfortunate” results of the prime “Where are your manners, minister’s strategy for negotiating Mr President?” asked Sam Gyimah, a Britain’s departure from the European junior minister in May’s government.

Union.

As Britain prepares to leave

“If they do a deal like that, we the EU on March 29, 2019, supporters would be dealing with the European of Brexit have made much of the U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May meet at Chequers in Union instead of dealing with the UK, so-called special relationship with Buckinghamshire, Britain July 13, 2018 so it will probably kill the deal,” Trump the United States and the benefits U.S. alliance based on blood, trade and Bristol, southwest England. told the Rupert Murdoch-owned Sun of forging closer trade ties with the intelligence sharing.

On Thursday, May invoked newspaper. world’s biggest economy.

Trump has frequently angered World War Two leader Winston

“I would have done it much Many have cast May’s plan British politicians. Late last year, May Churchill as she addressed Trump differently,” he told The Sun, which as a betrayal, including lawmakers in criticized him for retweeting a message and business leaders at a dinner at urged its readers to back Brexit before her deeply divided Conservative Party, by a member of a British far-right Blenheim Palace, the 18th century a referendum in June 2016. “I actually who have warned that she might face a group, and the speaker of parliament country house where Churchill was told Theresa May how to do it, but she leadership challenge. has said Trump would not be welcome born. didn’t listen to me.”

Jacob Rees-Mogg - a leading to address the chamber.

“Mr. President, Sir Winston

Trump also heaped praise on Conservative Brexiteer and considered More than 64,000 people have Churchill once said that ‘to have the Boris Johnson, who resigned as foreign a potential alternative party leader signed up to demonstrate in London United States at our side was, to me, secretary this week along with Brexit by some - said it was perfectly against Trump’s visit, one of more than the greatest joy’,” May told Trump, Secretary David Davis in protest at reasonable for Trump to make such 100 protests expected during his four- according to a text of her speech.

May’s strategy. Johnson, the president comments, adding that May now had day visit. On Friday, protesters flew a “The spirit of friendship and said, “would be a great prime minister”. an opportunity to change her mind on blimp depicting the U.S. president as cooperation between our countries,

No sitting U.S. president has her Brexit plan. an orange, snarling baby outside the our leaders and our people, that most ever made such biting public criticism of White House spokeswoman British parliament. special of relationships, has a long a British prime minister while visiting, Sarah Sanders said the president “I guess when they put out and proud history,” she said, adding and his comments undermined May in “likes and respects Prime Minister May blimps to make me feel unwelcome, no that the United States was “not just her party, her country and abroad. very much,” adding that he said in the reason for me to go to London,” Trump the closest of allies but the dearest of

But, as the leaders met for interview she “is a very good person” told the Sun. friends”. talks at May’s official country residence and that he “never said anything bad Protester Nicola Tanner While Trump’s trip was not a Chequers, both tried to play down the about her”. said it was great that the blimp had full state visit, he has been given red president’s intervention into the Brexit For supporters, Trump and “touched a nerve” with the president. carpet treatment including marching debate.

Brexit offer the prospect of breaking “It’s embarrassing how much our military bands. He is scheduled to have

“We really have a very good free from what they see as obsolete government is falling over themselves tea with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor relationship,” Trump said. “Today we institutions and rules. But for many to try to appease someone who has no Castle where her grandson Prince are talking trade and we are talking British diplomats, Brexit marks the interest in any sort of give-and-take in Harry married U.S. actress Meghan military.” collapse of a 70-year strategy of trying the UK-U.S. relationship at all,” said Markle in May.

Asked by a U.S. reporter if to balance European integration with a the 33-year-old public official from

Jury orders J&J to pay $4.7 billion in Missouri asbestos cancer case

A Missouri jury on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) to pay a record $4.69 billion to 22 women who alleged the company’s talc-based products, including its baby powder, contain asbestos and caused them to develop ovarian cancer.

The verdict is the largest J&J has faced to date over allegations that its talc-based products cause cancer.

The company is battling some 9,000 talc cases. J&J denies both that its talc products cause cancer and that they ever contained asbestos. It says decades of studies show its talc to be safe and has successfully overturned previous talc verdicts on technical legal grounds.

Thursday’s massive verdict, handed down in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, was comprised of $550 million in compensatory damages and $4.14 billion in punitive damages, according to an online broadcast of the trial by Courtroom View Network.

J&J in a statement called the trial “fundamentally unfair” and said it would appeal the decision.

J&J shares fell $1.31, or 1

percent, to $126.45 in after-hours added, saying that it would pursue all trading following the punitive available appellate remedies. damages award. They had risen $1.52 J&J has successfully during regular trading. overturned talc verdicts in the past,

The jury’s decision followed with appeals courts pointing to a 2017 more than five weeks of testimony by decision by the U.S. Supreme Court nearly a dozen experts on both sides. that limits where personal injury

The women and their families lawsuits can be filed. said decades-long use of Baby Powder Of the 22 women in the St. and other cosmetic talc products Louis trial, 17 were from outside caused their diseases. They allege Missouri, a state generally regarded the company knew its talc was as friendly towards plaintiffs. The contaminated with asbestos since practice of combining plaintiffs in such at least the 1970s but failed to warn jurisdictions, commonly criticized as consumers about the risks. “forum shopping” by defendants, will

“Johnson & Johnson is deeply be challenged on appeal. disappointed in the verdict, which Mark Lanier, the lawyer for was the product of a fundamentally the women, in a statement following unfair process,” the company said the verdict called on J&J to pull its in a statement. The company said it talc products from the market “before remained confident that its products causing further anguish, harm, and do not contain asbestos or cause death from a terrible disease.” cancer.

“If J&J insists on continuing

“Every verdict against to sell talc, they should mark it with a Johnson & Johnson in this court serious warning,” Lanier said. that has gone through the appeals The majority of the lawsuits process has been reversed and the that J&J faces involve claims that multiple errors present in this trial talc itself caused ovarian cancer, but were worse than those in the prior a smaller number of cases allege trials which have been reversed,” J&J that contaminated talc caused

mesothelioma, a tissue cancer closely linked to asbestos exposure.

The cases that went to trial in St. Louis effectively combine those claims by alleging asbestoscontaminated talc caused ovarian cancer.

Previous talc trials have produced verdicts as large as $417 million. But that 2017 verdict by a California jury, as well as other verdicts in Missouri, was overturned on appeal, and challenges to at least another five verdicts are pending.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioned a study of various talc samples from 2009 to 2010, including of J&J’s Baby Powder.

No asbestos was found in any of the talc samples, the agency said.

But Lanier during the trial told jurors that the agency and other laboratories and J&J have used flawed testing methods that did not allow for the proper detection of asbestos fibers.

Talc, the world’s softest rock, is a mineral closely linked to asbestos and the two substances can appear in close proximity in the earth.

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May presses on with Brexit plan after high-profile resignations

LONDON - British Prime “Productive Cabinet meeting this Minister Theresa May won support morning - looking ahead to a busy from many of her ministers, including week.” a leading eurosceptic, on Tuesday Her spokesman said the after two top cabinet members quit cabinet had discussed the publication saying her Brexit plan was too half- of a “white paper” policy document on hearted.

Britain’s future ties with the EU and

May said she had chaired stepping up preparations for any noa “productive” meeting of her deal outcome to the negotiations with government, unswayed by the Brussels. resignations on Sunday and Monday “I think it is right that the of Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson cabinet backs the prime minister and - the face of Brexit for many Britons - speaks with one voice - and if people and Brexit negotiator David Davis. don’t do that then they have to go,”

U.S. President Donald Trump Justice Secretary David Gauke told acknowledged that his visit to Britain BBC radio. from Thursday came at a time of May must now quickly seek “turmoil”.

EU support for her Brexit proposal.

Among those rallying Talks have all but stalled because of around May was environment her reluctance to show her cards until minister Michael Gove - a prominent now for fear of angering one of the two campaigner to exit the European main factions of her party.

Union alongside Johnson before the German Chancellor Angela 2016 referendum - who said he would Merkel arrived in London for a not resign. meeting with May and other leaders

With less than nine months to discuss the Western Balkans. She left until Britain is due to leave the was expected to give a news conference bloc, May is sticking to her plan for a alongside May. “business friendly” Brexit.

Trump, answering a reporter’s

She looks set on facing down question about whether May would hardline Brexit supporters in her stay in power, said: “That’s up to the Conservative Party who are livid over people. I get along with her very well, her plans to negotiate a “free trade I have a very good relationship.” area for goods” with the EU. One In response to those described accepting EU rules as “the comments, May’s spokesman said ultimate betrayal”. that she “looks forward to showing

Above a picture of her Donald Trump the UK and talking cabinet, including her new foreign to Donald Trump about the UK and secretary, Jeremy Hunt, and Brexit is confident that he will leave the UK minister Dominic Raab, May tweeted: with a positive view”.

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves Downing Street in London, Britain, July 10, 2018

The British leader may have quelled talk of a leadership challenge, but some Conservative Brexit supporters are still incensed over what they see as her breach of a promise of a clean break with the EU.

“It is the ultimate betrayal of our democracy and people’s belief in it. It’s not even an accidental betrayal, it was planned and plotted well in advance,” said Conservative lawmaker Andrew Bridgen.

“Never have so many campaigned for so long and so hard for so little,” he told Reuters.

Many Brexit campaigners still hope for a vote of confidence to oust May, but it is unlikely that they have the numbers. They also lack the support in parliament to try to change any deal that is agreed with the EU. Meeting Conservative lawmakers on Monday, May was cheered and applauded by many, having warned that squabbling could

pave the way for socialist opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn to take power.

May’s proposals for a future EU relationship after Britain departs from the bloc next March had taken two years of internal government wrangling to agree. But within 48 hours Davis had quit, saying she had already given too much away to the EU, and Johnson followed.

“Brexit should be about opportunity and hope,” Johnson said in a scathing resignation letter that was echoed in headlines in a number of national newspapers. “That dream is dying, suffocated by needless selfdoubt.” He said Britain was heading for a “semi-Brexit”.

The Sun, Britain’s biggestselling newspaper, which has long argued for Brexit, said May had made “blunder after blunder”.

“Now there is chaos,” it said in its editorial. “Brussels must not mistakenly conclude, as EU Council chief Donald Tusk hinted, that one more push will destroy Brexit. Brexit must and will happen.”

But others argued that May had adopted the most realistic plan after losing her parliamentary majority in an ill-judged election last year, leaving her reliant on a small Northern Irish party to govern.

“If people don’t like this proposal, what is their alternative?”

Gauke asked. “The challenge is (that it is) all very well for people to say ‘I wouldn’t do this’. But remember, what are the options in front of us?”

Former foreign minister Johnson warns Britain China sentences to death man who killed students over childhood bullying will end up like colony to the EU after Brexit

BEIJING - A Chinese court on Tuesday sentenced to death a man convicted of stabbing to death nine students in an attack on his old school triggered in part by anger he felt over bullying he suffered there as a child, the court said.

The suspect, identified as Zhao Zewei, bought five knives online for his attack on the school in Shaanxi province, to vent his anger and frustration about the circumstances of his life and the bullying he had been subjected to, the Yulin City Intermediate People’s Court said in a statement.

“The defendant Zhao Zewei’s criminal motives were

despicable,” the court said, adding it had convicted him of intentional homicide.

Zhao, who was charged in May, has appealed the decision, the court said. The court did not give Zhao’s age but state media previously reported he was 28.

China has strict gun controls and violent crime is rare compared with many other countries.

But there has been a series of knife and axe attacks in recent years including one in the capital, Beijing, this year in which a woman was killed and 12 people were wounded by a knife-wielding man in a shopping mall.

LONDON - Former British foreign minister Boris Johnson warned on Monday that the United Kingdom will end up like a colony to the European Union after the government announced plans for a close trading relationship with the bloc after Brexit next year.

Johnson quit on Monday over Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan for Brexit, which include remaining closely aligned to EU rules on manufactured goods.

“We are truly headed for the status of a colony - and many will struggle to see the economic or political advantage of that particular arrangement,” Johnson said in a resignation statement, seen by the political website Guido Fawkes.

Britain’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Boris Johnson arrives at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, July 3, 2018

NATO says it is united at end of raucous, divisive summit

BRUSSELS — A raucous Britain. and divisive NATO summit concluded He did not immediately say Thursday with all 29 NATO member what those commitments consisted of. states agreeing that there still is a German Chancellor Angela Merkel common commitment to the military told reporters in Brussels that “there alliance after U.S. President Donald was a clear commitment to NATO by Trump said everyone had committed all” at an emergency session of the to push up defense budgets. military alliance.

Responding to reports that he She said that Trump raised had threatened to leave the alliance the topic of better burden-sharing and if no major increase in spending more spending by Germany, “as has was visible, Trump said “that is been discussed for months,” and that, unnecessary” because of all the “we made clear that we’re on the way.” commitments for more spending he Trump has several times assailed saw around the table. Trump called Germany for not spending a large it “a fantastic meeting,” speaking at enough proportion of its gross domestic a news conference before flying to product on defense.

Merkel stressed that Germany is NATO’s second-biggest contributor when it comes to troops.

Tensions rose on the final day of the two-day summit when members met in an emergency session amid demands from Trump for all members to spend 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense.

“We are paying for far too much of NATO,” Trump said.

Also Thursday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg insisted that Georgia will one day join the world’s biggest security alliance, despite separatist ambitions in parts of the former Soviet republic.

Stoltenberg said that “Georgia will become a member of NATO.” He said the 29-nation alliance supports the territorial integrity of Georgia, including its sovereignty over the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Russia and Georgia fought a brief war in 2008, which led to the regions declaring independence.

Russia has since been supporting them financially and militarily.

Despite Georgia’s important contribution to NATO operations, the alliance is unlikely to invite the country in until the conflict with the two regions has been resolved.

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Mission accomplished and boys healthy, rescuers head home

CHIANG RAI, Thailand — The Thai and foreign rescuers of the youth soccer team trapped in a cave for 18 days began heading home Thursday, as doctors said the boys they saved have so far not shown any significant ill effects from their ordeal.

Members of the Thai navy SEAL team, who were among the first searchers to penetrate the watery depth of Tham Luang Nang Non cave and the last divers out, flew to their base at Sattahip on the Gulf of Thailand, where they received a heroes’ welcome. The ceremony was capped with their commander leading a rousing round of the navy cheer ‘Hooyah!’ that became a trademark of their never-say-die effort to extricate the boys.

Foreign helpers, including some of the world’s best cave divers, also began travelling home.

Thai officials have been generous with their praise of foreign volunteers who were essential in the complicated search and rescue operation, including the two British divers who were the first to discover where the members of the Wild Boar soccer club were sheltering.

One of them, John Volanthen, and another British diver, Jason Mallison, met before they departed

with Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who presented each of them with a souvenir medal, a polo shirt and a lacquered wooden box marked with an official emblem.

“Jason has a 18-month-old baby but he drove to Heathrow airport right away to Thailand after receiving a call from us,” Tourism Minister Weerasak Kowsurat told reporters after seeing the two divers off. “We’re so thankful that he sacrificed being with his family to be with us.”

“For John, the person, who first discovered the boys, he has such impressive character. He didn’t feel that he was a hero. He said he just came to save the kids. We feel so in debt of gratitude for his help this time.”

The boys were described as generally being in normal condition in a Chiang Rai hospital Thursday, though their levels of recuperation varied because they were removed from the cave over three days.

Their relatives are being allowed to visit with them while wearing hospital gowns and masks after earlier being kept away from the boys for fear one group might spread infections to the other.

The four boys rescued Sunday have normal heart rates

Philippines’ Duterte sees lowest rating since becoming president: survey

MANILA - Satisfaction in Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte fell to the lowest of his presidency since coming into office in 2016, an independent survey showed on Tuesday.

Net satisfaction, used by pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) as a rating of the president’s performance, was down 11 points from the first quarter to 45 in the survey of 1,200 Filipinos conducted in the last week of June.

It was the president’s lowest rating in eight surveys taken since 2016. In the first quarter of this year, Duterte’s rating slipped to 56 percent from 58 percent in December 2017.

The president was unfazed by the drop in his ratings.

“I don’t care, it does not interest me at all,” Duterte told a news conference north of Manila.

The survey was taken during the week when Duterte attacked the Catholic Church and called God “stupid” after bishops and priests criticized the killing of drug suspects in the government’s anti-narcotics campaign.

“It was an unnecessary remark, it really affected his ratings,” said analyst Earl Parreno of the Institute of Political and Electoral Reforms.

“The rising prices and unemployment also had an impact, but this is only temporary. He has to

Philippine’s President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the 120th Philippine Independence day celebration at the Emilio Aguinaldo shrine in Kawit, Cavite Philippines June 12, 2018 repair his relations with the bishops and rebuild his image,” Parreno said.

Duterte met with the head of the Catholic Bishops group on Monday, promising to refrain from attacking the Church.

The SWS survey did not ask respondents to explain their rating for Duterte, who took office in June 2016. Duterte had enjoyed high satisfaction ratings since coming to office, peaking at 66 in June 2017.

Based on the SWS methodology for satisfaction ratings, a score of 70 and above is considered excellent, 50 to 69 is very good, 30-49 good and 10-29 moderate.

Thai Navy SEALs and Military personnel take a group picture and no fever, and the two of them to go exploring June 23 but monsoon with lung infections are improving, rains filled the tight passageways, said Jedsada Chokdumrongsuk, blocking their escape. They were permanent secretary of the Public found 10 days later, huddled on a Health Ministry. small, dry shelf just above the water,

Two of the four rescued and divers and other international Monday have mild fevers, the rescuers plotted the complex mission secretary said in a statement. Three to rescue the team before more rain of the five in the last group have came. fevers that are easing, and three have Highlighting the dangers, a middle ear infections. former Thai navy SEAL volunteering

All of the group are receiving to work on the rescue died on July 7 antibiotics. Jessada also said a during a supply mission inside the psychiatrist was attending to the cave. boys, who are sleeping well and are Chiang Rai province acting not showing symptoms of stress.

Gov. Narongsak Osatanakorn lauded

The 12 Wild Boars players the cooperation between Thai and and their coach had entered the cave international rescuers.

Thieves plunder headstones as Venezuela’s crisis turns grave CARACAS, Venezuela— Grief flooded back for Ivonne de Gutierrez when she brought flowers to her son’s grave at a cemetery in Venezuela’s capital, only to find that the grave markers of several relatives were gone.

The pieces cast with bronze letters and religious symbols that identified the graves of a nephew and two aunts had disappeared since her visit a week earlier.

“Almost all of them have been taken,” Gutierrez said, standing among the vandalized graves at Cemetery of the East, one of Caracas’ most cherished final resting places.

While thieves have been targeting the capital’s necropolises for years, robbing unsuspecting mourners or ransacking tombs for metal objects and even human bones used in occult ceremonies, the crime wave has worsened as the country has been consumed by economic and political crisis.

An avalanche of complaints on Twitter and Instagram in late May prompted the cemetery’s administrators to acknowledge the surge in stolen plaques and their plan to replace them with a cheaper, plastic material less attractive to thieves.

Some inscriptions have been removed, but no replacements have appeared, leaving relatives clueless about whether the grave markers of loved ones have been put in safekeeping or taken away by looters.

“That was early May, and still today we know nothing,” said Gutierrez.

Several people said cemetery administrators have not responded to their inquiries, and they did not

respond to requests for comment by The Associated Press.

Oil-rich Venezuela was once among Latin America’s most prosperous nations. But nearly two decades of socialist rule have thrust it into an economic tailspin with severe shortages of food, medicine and other goods.

Runaway inflation has plunged many into poverty, forced to survive on monthly minimum wage that adds up to pennies — or turn to crime.

For years, thieves have scavenged in Caracas’ streets, cashing in sewer grates and copper telephone wires as scrap metal on the black market.

In recent months, robbers have made off with roughly 6,000 headstone markers from the Cemetery of the East, said Nora Bracho, an opposition lawmaker who heads a congressional committee overseeing public services.

This is a small percentage of the 200,000 graves in the cemetery, but it has been a nightmare for affected relatives.

“This is the tip of the iceberg,” Bracho said, noting that the living are also afflicted by deteriorating public services including widespread electricity blackouts, shortages of water and a broken-down public transportation system.

The Cemetery of the East, perched on terraces overlooking Caracas’ high-rises and slums, has long been an oasis from Venezuela’s noisy capital. Peregrine falcons and blue-tailed macaws soar through the cemetery’s cypress trees.

But relatives say the calm they once cherished has been spoiled.

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After a year in charge, Macron ‘humble but determined’

PARIS France’s Emmanuel Macron declared himself humbled by his first year as president on Monday, but said he was determined to pursue his ambitious reform agenda in spite of polls showing him losing support among working-class voters.

Addressing a joint gathering of the French national assembly and Senate at the Palace of Versailles, Macron sought to confront critics who have dubbed him “president of the rich”, while not stepping back from his pledge to transform France.

“I know I can’t do everything, I know I can’t succeed in everything,” the 40-yearold former investment banker told lawmakers, calling himself “humble but determined”.

In many respects the 90-minute address was an acknowledgement that he had isolated some sectors of his electorate, especially with a raft of pro-business reforms, while re-emphasizing that root-andbranch reform was needed to reinvigorate the economy and put France on a stronger footing.

While polls show his popularity falling, Macron pointed to an increase in foreign investment since his election, with tech companies opening new research hubs, banks moving employees to Paris and French universities luring foreign brains - part of the so-called “Macron effect”.

Striking an at times modest tone, Macron looked to counter accusations that he is arrogant and out of touch.

“This is an office that, realistically, requires humility,” he told the audience, seated in an ornate meeting hall in the

gilded palace of France’s former monarchy.

“But humility in oneself, not humility for France.”

A raft of recent opinion polls have shown his popularity languishing at below 40 percent, which pollsters attribute to both irritation with his perceived aloofness and sometimes cutting language, and impatience with policies that have yet to improve the lives of many, particularly the less well-off.

He defended his decision to slash a wealth tax, the move that first prompted opponents to brand him “president of the rich”, a label he has struggled to shake off since.

“A policy for businesses is not a policy for the rich,” he said, in his clearest statement addressing the unwelcome tag.

“It’s impossible to pretend you can redistribute wealth if you don’t create it in the first place.”

France might have managed to avoid the increase in income inequality that many Western countries have experienced in recent decades, he said, but it had failed to create a society which valued merit and social mobility.

“What has emerged in France is an inequality of destiny,” he said, reemphasizing the need for an overhaul of everything from education to onthe-job training to better prepare French people for changes in technology and the demands of the workplace.

He told parliamentarians he expected a reform of unemployment insurance aimed at encouraging workers to take on new jobs to be on the statute book in the spring of next year.

“The priority of the coming year is simple: build the welfare state of

French President Emmanuel Macron leaves after his speech during a special congress gathering both the upper and lower houses of the French parliament (National Assembly and Senate) in Versailles near Paris, France, July 9, 2018 the 21st century,” he said.

In a gesture to leftwing opponents, several of whom boycotted the speech because of the monarchical overtones inherent in its setting, Macron said he would seek to amend the constitution so that lawmakers could debate with the president during joint sessions of parliament.

“Victory! Macron gives in. Next time, he’ll have to listen and answer,” said far-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon, who earlier derided the French president as “Macron the First”.

But Macron also said his government would unveil plans to cut public spending in the coming weeks - without offering any specifics - a move likely to further aggravate those who say his presidency is more of the political right than the left.

Trump’s longtime driver sues for several years of unpaid overtime

NEW YORK - A New York man who said he was Donald Trump’s personal driver for more than 20 years sued the U.S. president’s company on Monday, claiming he was not paid for thousands of hours of overtime.

Noel Cintron, 59, said the U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sits in a limousine as he departs Trump Organization has not paid jury duty at Manhattan Supreme Court in New York August 17, 2015 him for 3,300 hours of overtime even a minimal sense of noblesse long list of litigation targeting in the last six years or given him oblige President Donald Trump the president or his businesses.

Cintron said he drove a “meaningful” raise for 12 years. has, through the defendant

The Trump Organization entities, exploited and denied for Trump, his family members said Cintron was paid fairly. significant wages to his own and his businesses for more than

Cintron is seeking longstanding personal driver,” a quarter century, averaging 50 damages that his lawyer said the complaint said. to 55 hours weekly, and joined could reach $400,000, including The Trump Organization Trump’s security staff after the punitive damages and sums disagreed. “Mr. Cintron was at Secret Service took over driving for federal and state labor law all times paid generously and responsibilities in 2016. violations. in accordance with the law,” a He said his salary was

The unpaid overtime spokeswoman said in an email. raised to $68,000 in 2006 and alone totaled more than $178,000, “Once the facts come out we expect then to $75,000 in 2010, but the latter increase required him at $54.09 per hour, and could to be fully vindicated in court.”

Donald Trump was not to surrender health benefits. have been higher but for a statute of limitations, the complaint said. named as a defendant.

Cintron said this saved Trump in annual health

“In an utterly callous The lawsuit filed with $17,866 display of unwarranted privilege the New York State Supreme insurance premiums. and entitlement and without Court in Manhattan adds to a

Starbucks to phase out plastic straws as opposition to them grows

NEW YORK - Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) said on Monday it will begin phasing out use of plastic straws at its restaurants by 2020, giving environmentalists a sizeable victory in their campaign to convince restaurants to abandon plastic utensils.

The Seattle-based chain said it would eliminate single-use plastic straws globally at its 28,000 locations. The straws will be replaced by new recyclable strawless lids and alternative material straws.

Its announcement came just days after its hometown of Seattle barred plastic straws and utensils at restaurants, amid a broader global push to discourage the use of plastic straws and other one-time use plastics

“For our partners and customers, this is a significant milestone to achieve our global aspiration of sustainable coffee, served to our customers in more sustainable ways,” Starbucks Chief Executive Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

Last month, rival McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N), the world’s largest restaurant chain, announced plans to transition to paper straws at its UK and Ireland restaurants, beginning in September with completion in 2019.

The McDonald’s decision does not extend to its other global restaurants, however. A proposal to investigate the impact of plastic straws at its 37,000 worldwide restaurants, what would have been a step towards phasing out plastic straws, was shot down by shareholders in May.

The U.N. Environment Programme estimates that some 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean every year - the equivalent of dumping a garbage truck full of plastic every minute - killing birds and marine life and compromising the ocean ecosystem.

Plastic straws represent a comparatively small amount of all plastic waste. However, they are more difficult to recycle than other plastic items.

Dylan de Thomas, vice president of industry collaboration at The Recycling Partnership, said that curbside recycling programs in the United States don’t typically accept straws. Even for those consumers who recycle plastic items, a straw is so small it can be difficult to sort.

“It’s really thin. It’s really small. It’s really light. So it’s really challenging in our existing sortation system to be able to sort it out,” he said.

In contrast, paper straws are often compostable. When disposed of in a landfill, paper straws decompose at a much faster rate than plastic ones.

For businesses, paper straws are also more expensive than their plastic counterparts. Per 250 straws at UK-based catering equipment company Drinkstuff, paper straws cost about $8.62 (£6.49), versus $1.66 (£1.25) for plastic, for instance.

In 2017 there were about 63 billion straws used in the United States per year, around 170-175 million straws per day, according to data provided

by Technomic.

“Taken in isolation I don’t know that anyone would argue that slightly higher straw costs are going to break the backs” of restaurant owners, said David Henkes, senior principal at Technomic food service consulting company.

“But you couple it with rising costs in a whole lot of other categories and that’s where the challenge comes... It’s a small increase here, and a small increase there.”

Grassroots conservation groups have been among the most vocal opponents of plastic straws, though the push to paper and other biodegradable and recyclable materials has found support in some corporate boardrooms as well.

Earlier this year, the fifth-largest U.S. carrier, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines (ALK.N), said it would be going strawless, beginning this month.

“There’s always going to be people who still buy plastic straws,” Drinkstuff head of marketing Buzz Seager said in a phone interview. “Especially if you’re a little venue, prices are always going to be a bit of a barrier to it.”

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Dining Room Department requires:

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Executive Assistant Manager(s)

Reports to:

Reports to:

Managing Director

The Executive Assistant Manager is responsible for the daily operation of a village and/ or departments, to improve and maintain a high quality of service. He/she is expected to give direction to all management and staff within the portfolio assigned and to ensure that this direction being in line with that of the company.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum eight (8) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing in a 400 room or more hotel; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1000 employees;

The salary for this position is dependent on experience

Is responsible to assist with Dining Room supervision this includes the coordination, planning, organizing and control the activities of the restaurant.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Supervisor certification • One year experience in similar capacity • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge;

The Projects Department requires: ✓ Reports to:

Managing Director

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum eight (8) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing in a 400 room or more hotel; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1000 employees;

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

Interpret architectural and engineering plans and specifications Develop techniques for defining project costs Plan, manage and deliver multiple projects Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines Plan, organize, review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors and others Operate personal computers and use specified computer applications, such as Microsoft word and Excel, power point, and project management software Prepare a variety of effective written materials Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Salary for the positions indicated above commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Entertainment Department requires:

Assistant Director of Operations (Manager)

Reports to:

Project Manager

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria:

The Director of Operations Manager ensures the resort meets the brand’s target of customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the company. Ensure that special projects and day to day operations are up to par.

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Quantity Surveyor

Ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans and specifications; perform value management and cost control; analyze outcome and write detailed reports and any other duties assigned.

Director of Operations (Manager)

Reports to:

Restaurant Manager

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Executive Assistant Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder and more than one is required.

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Shift Leader

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Managing Director

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum eight (5) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing in a 300 room or more hotel; • Experience managing a team of minimum 800 employees;

Reports to:

Assistant Entertainment Manager Director of Entertainment

The Assistant Entertainment Manager is responsible for assisting with ensuring that all social and cultural events are well coordinated, the Assistant Entertainment Manager also acts as the main source of information for the guests on the resort, ensuring they are having an enjoyable experience.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Degree or higher preferred; • Minimum three years’ work experience managing an Entertainment team; • Knowledge of the Sesame Street/ Build a Bear and other franchises

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

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

The salary for this position is dependent on experience.

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Assistant Entertainment Manager

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Director of Entertainment and Animation Manager

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

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

Executive Chef

Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

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

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

The Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time

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

The Maintenance Department requires:

The Security Department requires: ✓ ✓

Executive Sous Chef Sous Chef

✓

Supervisor Officer

Reports to:

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

Assistant Maintenance Manager Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

The position assist with ensuring the engineering operations meets the brand’s target customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the department through efficient utilization of all utilities and ensuring continued asset value through predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Ability to generate reports and maintain logs • Previous experience in this or similar capacity • Experience supervising a team or shift (Supervisor)

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity • Extensive knowledge of building trades, electrical, mechanical, HVAC&R, plumbing and general building practices • Knowledge of facility regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, AD, CFC, NFPA)

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time

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

The salary for this position is negotiable and dependent on experience.

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 Lower Bight Road

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20TH JULY 2018) Please Note:

Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR –LWB2-1 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR GRAND TURK GRADE 7 – $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for financial and operational audits and taking lead responsibility for these audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER (INDUSTRIAL ARTS) –LWB2-2 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VARIOUS $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CULTURAL OFFICER –LWB2-3 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE GRAND TURK GRADE 7 – $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This position offers an opportunity for persons to assist in the promotion and education of the culture of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CHIEF EPIDEMIOLOGIST –KHB2-4 NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RESEARCH UNIT GRAND TURK GRADE 9 – $59,552.50per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be responsible to manage, plan and develop epidemiologic and research programmes under auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU) to ensure collection, analysis and interpretation of data about health effects and risks in TCI and disseminate this information locally, regionally and internationally as appropriate to be utilized in particular to promote evidence-informed decision making in health in TCI. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

LABOURER –KHB2-5 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder’s responsibilities include providing labour / assistance in all aspects of animal \ (canine)control. Working under the instruction of the Supervisors the labourer may be required to work alone orwith a small team.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PRISON OFFICER – CFB2-6 HER MAJESTY’S PRISON GRAND TURK GRADE 5 – $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the safe custody of offenders. The successful candidate will be responsible for looking after Offenders and to help them lead law abiding and useful lives in custody and after release.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

RESEARCH AND PROGRAM OFFICER –CFB2-7 GENDER AFFAIRS PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 7 – $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialized professional position which responsibility. The post holder is responsible for the oriented programmes and activities that seeks to women and men, boys and girls for compliance with international guidelines.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY: JOB SUMMARY:

has department-wide coordination of gender empower the lives of national, regional and

NEWS AND SPORTS JOURNALIST –CFB2-8 RADIO TURKS AND CAICOS PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6 – $33,415.00 per annum

This is a support position to the newsroom, which has responsibility for investigative reporting, news presentation & assignment coverage. The News & Sports reporter covers sports events, news press conferences, court news, parliamentary & breaking news; prepares and receives correspondence; arranges interviews, prepare news and anchors news.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

DEPUTY BUDGET DIRECTOR – JCB2-9 BUDGET DEPARTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 9.1 - $59,552.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This post is to assist the Budget Director with leading and managing the Budget Office in the preparation and implementation of fiscally responsible, policy-based, medium-term budgets that contribute to the achievement of TCI’s economic and social priorities.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

BUDGET ANALYST- JCB2-10 BUDGET DEPARTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 6.1 - $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This post is to provide rigorous analysis of expenditure proposals and make recommendations on expenditure prioritization to support the preparation by the Ministry of Finance of policy-based, medium-term budgets that contribute to the implementation of policy priorities in TCI. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE –JCB2-11 CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 7.1 - $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This post is responsible for assisting the Collector of Customs in ensuring the adequate and appropriate control systems are operated within departmental requirements, administering leadership for team members and ensuring that the Customs Ordinance is adhered to and, along with the Collector that the strategic direction of the Department corresponds to Government objectives.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PLUMBER – CBB2-12 PUBLIC WORKS GRAND TURK Grade 4.1 $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder is responsible provide support to the Water Undertaking in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PLUMBER ASSITANT –CBB2-13 PUBLIC WORKS SOUTH CAICOS Grade 3.1 $16,707.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder is responsible to provide support to the Plumber in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK- JCB2-14 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER GRAND TURK GRADE 4.1- $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This post is responsible forreceiving and vetting applications submitted to the Customer Service Center. This post is also responsible for communicating with the customers and answering their queries both locally and internationally.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

DATA PROCESSOR – JCB2-15 REGISTRATION AND CITIZENSHIP GRAND TURK GRADE 4 -$21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position, which has departmental responsibility to assist in case work/preparation of various residency certificates including passport. It also has responsibility for administrative support functions in the office.

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

Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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SECURITY OFFICER Requirement: • Knowledge of and certified for CPR/First Aid and AED. • Good written and oral communication skills • Organization-ability to prioritize needs and effectively handle incidents and emergency situations • Detail orientation-ability to notice small items and conditions that impact the facility, operation and service Duties include: Patrol all areas of the resort, staff housing, corporate center and/or other areas assigned, ensuring safety and security of all persons and property. During patrols, all assigned checks of property and conditions will be completed, defects reported and documentation completed.

•During patrols and/or as assigned, conduct lighting inspections and other checks of equipment and physical conditions.

•Conduct employee bag and vehicle checks; assist and support outside security staff in this and other duties.

•Conduct nightly vacant room checks.

•Respond to and handle all incidents in a timely, professional and efficient manner, minimizing inconvenience to guests and/or other affected persons and defusing volatile situations.

•Complete incident reports as needed, ensuring all necessary written and photographic documentation, with thoroughness and accuracy.

•Dispense first aid as required and keep log of all first aid cases and supplies provided; maintain continuous certification in CPR/First Aid and AED. •Staff the security booth at employee entrance; monitor CCTV systems.

•Receive, secure and properly document lost and found items.

•Properly handle distribution of vehicle, retail and other keys, immediately and accurately maintaining logs/recordkeeping.

•Communicate all security incidents to the Security Manager and Manager on Duty or Hotel Manager in a timely manner.

•Gather information within the resort and/or from external sources to keep the Security Manager and others informed of issues and potential problems.

•Assist guests, employees and other persons during emergency situations and/or evacuations.

•Complete all required training and attend all required meetings.

LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN* Requirements: • Knowledge of safe and proper use of equipment and materials.

• Able to stand, bend and reach for extended periods.

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Duties include: • Install and maintain all kitchen and laundry plants and equipment.

• Perform inspections of operating machinery, equipment and systems.

• Calibrate and adjust all gas-fired equipment.

• Perform inspections of operating machinery, equipment and systems.

• Keep a par stock inventory of materials used regularly.

• Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with fire and safety regulations and all government guidelines.

•Ensure equipment is used according to manufacturer’s recommendations and ensure all equipment is in good repair.

•Work closely with Executive Chef to prepare preventive maintenance for all kitchen plant and equipment and with Chief Engineer for preventive maintenance of laundry plant and equipment.

•Other duties as may be requested or required by department or other manager.

ROOM ATTENDANT * Requirements: • Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

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

• Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors • Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge COSMETOLOGIST* Requirements: • At least 2 years in a similar role in a luxury spa or hotel • Appropriate certifications and qualifications • Proficient in all aspects of proper skin care, hair care and spa treatments offered by the resort Duties Include: • Perform nail, hand and foot treatments, facials, hair styling, makeup and other spa treatments • Ensure all work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

• Other duties as requested or required by department or any manager.

DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE Requirements: • Minimum 3 years cooking experience in a luxury hotel environment.

• Proven experience in various sections of the kitchen.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Able to carry up to 20kgs.

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

• Must be organized and detailed oriented.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Tertiary culinary qualification preferred.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Duties Include: • Assist with ensuring mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen.

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

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• Assist with checking the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained.

• Show precision cuts and knife use.

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

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

• Assist with ensuring the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary.

• Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or other Kitchen management with accuracy.

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

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

Starting salary $7 per hour not including service charge GENERAL CASHIER-PAYROLL MASTER Requirements: • Must have experience cash handling • One-year minimum payroll experience • Preferred experience in using ADP payroll system or similar type of payroll software • Must be well versed in computers and utilizing Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook) • Excellent Mathematical and Numerical Skills.

• Must be able to handle a fast-paced environment.

• Quick learner and a desire to develop new technical skills • Holds a valid driver’s license.

• Enhance department revenue by promoting and selling massage and skin care products • Prepare and maintain treatment areas and products HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR* Requirements: • Must have minimum 2 years’ experience as a housekeeping supervisor in luxury hotel/resort • Must have direct knowledge of housekeeping cleaning, processes and procedures, computer PMS systems, and telephone etiquette.

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

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

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

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

• Must be able to work in an open air environment, and have flexible scheduling.

Must be able to multi-task and accomplish assignment on time.

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

GARDENER * Duties Include: • Take on special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary by the Landscaping manager • Mow the lawns, prune the bushes and trees, edge the walkways and give the grounds a manicured look • Operate equipment to keep all of the walkways and building entrances cleared and safe • Collaborate with maintenance team to make sure the grounds and the building are always properly cared for • Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on the lawn care equipment and tools • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

STEWARDING TRAINEE MANAGER Requirements: • Looking for a bright, ambitious and focused person who wants to grow in the field of stewarding.

• Must have a passion or interest in working in the kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety.

• Must be willing to work late evenings beyond midnight as major banqueting events and functions require. Must be willing and able to assist in organizing and delegating large banquet functions.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

Duties Include: • Ensures the maintenance of clean, sanitized kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in an accounts/payroll department.

Willing to take on role for both The Palms and The Sands resorts General Cashier Duties include: • Recover the cash drop sheet placed by the main safe.

• Open the main safe and recover the cashier’s envelopes from each department.

• Count the cash for each outlet and reconcile with the cash drop sheet. Any differences detected should be noted on the drop sheet.

• Send the cash drop sheet to the Income Auditor.

• Cash drops from Sand Dollar will be verified at least once a week.

• Provide change to different outlets as requested.

• Replenish front office floats according to received petty cash receipts.

• Prepare the summary sheet for all cash counted for the different outlets (1 sheet for each day).

•Prepare the documents for the bank deposit (1 form for each day).

•Separate cash/checks received from hotel guest payments and accounts receivables.

A separate bank deposit needs to be made.

Keep all corresponding back-ups updated.

•Bank deposits for Sand Dollar will be made at least twice a month •Count all house banks at least once a month and submit the corresponding *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, July 27th, 2018. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666.

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documentation to the Assistant Financial Controller.

•Prepare petty cash report for reimbursement at least once a month or whenever required.

•Issue house banks to the different cashiers as authorized.

•Keep relevant records of all issued/returned house banks.

•Organize all approved requests for cash advances with bank / Accounts Payable / Income Auditor.

•Ensure all cash advances are being delivered on the requested date and time to the Responsible of the Group and have all documents signed off for receipt.

•Give a copy of the receipt to the Income Auditor for posting to the Master Account.

•Assist with any other tasks requested by the Financial Controller General Cashier Duties include: • Ensure Timesaver clocks are up and running at all times.

• Receive all PAF and Applications for Leave and register corresponding information in the payroll software.

• Distribute any manual pay checks for the different departments to the responsible Department Heads.

• Process and close all periodic payrolls.

• Ensuring that kitchen floors and walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and clean-up Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders • Conducting regular inventory of and ensuring proper amounts china, dishes etc. are available • Assisting in ensuring the training of and proper use daily of all safety, hygiene and sanitation STEWARD* Duties Include: • Clean & sanitize all areas of the kitchen • Operate dishwashing machine in a safe, accident free manner • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

• standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

• Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors • Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge.

STEWARDING MANAGER* Requirements: • Prior experience managing the stewarding department of a 5 star Luxury Resort.

• Must have an excellent working knowledge of the kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety.

• Must be able to organize and delegate large banquet functions.

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

Duties Include: • Ensures the maintenance of a clean, sanitary kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments • Ensuring that kitchen floors and walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during setup and clean-up • Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders • Taking inventory of and ensure proper amounts china, dishes etc. are available • Ensuring the training of and proper use daily of all safety, hygiene and sanitation Starting salary $35,000 per annum not including service charge.

YOUTH PROGRAM MANAGER* Requirements: • 3-5 years’ experience managing children’s program and facilities with capability to distinguish age-appropriate activities and behavior; education and credentials in child development • Certified in CPR, water safety and First Aid • Submit payroll to Financial Controller before final processing.

• Maintain all payroll components and employee information updated in the software system.

• Ensure all employees are codes to the correct departments.

• Make appropriate adjustments to allocate hours for cross department employees.

• Ensure all department heads approved the employee information in timesaver before exporting to the payroll system.

• Process files for direct deposit payments and submit to Assistant Financial Controller.

• Ensure all manual checks and interim payments are processed through the payroll system.

• Calculate Hotel General service charge for equal distribution between all participating employees.

• Maintain all payroll and employee information confidential at all times and ensure all access is secured.

• Process all applications for leave and personal action forms on a timely base.

• Analyze and resolve any payroll discrepancies by collecting information and in coordination with the different department heads.

• Ensure all payroll information is filed securely • Prepare manual checks for all employee advance requests and ensure paybacks in accordance with the employee wage deduction forms.

• Issue swipe cards for all new hired employees and lost swipe cards on a timely base (within24 hours upon request).

• Keep the manual spreadsheet for accrued vacation for each employee updated.

• Keep a record of all manual issued checks for reconciliation by Financial Controller.

• Review monthly medical invoices to ensure to corresponding employees are being deducted for their personal contribution.

• Assist with any other tasks requested by the Financial Controller Starting salary $31,000- $35,000 per annum not including service charge.

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

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

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

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

• Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines.

Starting salary $7.00 -$9.00 per hour plus service charge MANAGER OF TRAVEL INDUSTRY SALES * • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Knowledge of kids’ programs, logistics and related skills as well as competitor’s products and services •Experience developing annual budget in conjunction with Controller and General Manager Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

Duties Include: • Developing, implementing and marketing youth program facilities • Managing the operations of the kids’ club with wide variety of activities for all ages • Order and maintain supplies and equipment as well as operating equipment Starting salary $28,000 per annum not including service charge.

Sommelier & Bar Manager* Purpose: To create The Hartling Experience for guests by providing personalized and expert wine service to bar and restaurant guests; to develop and implement strategies and services which meet the needs of owners, employees and guests. Areas of Responsibility: Provides a luxury experience to guests by providing an excellent wine selection and serving guests in a warm and personalized manner with expertise.

Developing and implement strategies to achieve revenue and profit goals.

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

• Manages the operation of the bar/lounge The Palms Turks and Caicos is a 72-suite luxury resort, which features elegantly appointed luxury rooms, with one, two and three-bedroom suites. World class amenities include a 25,000 square foot spa, banquet facilities and two signature restaurants. The Manger of Travel Industry Sales is a key part of our U. S. based sales team, responsible for group and leisure sales.

Requirements: • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Strong written and verbal skills with documented responsibility for promotions, sales and marketing.

• 5-7 yrs. in luxury travel/hospitality sales, with established relationships with top luxury wholesalers, travel agents, incentive houses, and meeting planners • Must have experience selling luxury Caribbean properties and understand wholesalers, FIT and high-end travel agency professionals.

• Must understand sales metrics and reporting • Must be able and willing to work all days and shift Duties Include: • Analyzing sales and marketing statistics to determine profitability of sold business and opportunities within target markets • Negotiating and closing contracts, with approval of Director of Sales and Marketing, with key customers • Creating 100% guest satisfaction and delivery of Regent experience • Communicating sales and guest information to departments as appropriate • Identify potential customers, initiate contract, and make sales call • Conduct on-site tour sales presentation in accordance with brand standards Starting salary $40,000- 60,000 per annum not including service charge • Monitors pours, cost control and consistency regarding drink and service standards.

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

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

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@ thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day Friday, July 27th, 2018. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Beyonce, Jay-Z to headline Africa festival honoring Mandela

Beyonce and Jay-Z will headline a special Global Citizen Festival in honor of Nelson Mandela in South Africa late this year.

The Dec. 2 concert in Johannesburg is part of events marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of the anti-apartheid leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, organizers announced Monday.

Others headlining the festival include Ed Sheeran, Usher, Pharrell Williams and African artists including Wizkid, Cassper Nyovest and Femi Kuti.

Oprah Winfrey will give a keynote address on the legacy of Mandela, who died in 2013, said the organizers.

Other hosts will include Naomi Campbell and actors Forest Whitaker and Tyler Perry.

The Global Citizen movement has a goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030, and its Mandela 100 campaign hopes to bring in $1 billion in new pledges former South African President Nelson Mandela, kissing U.S. singer Beyonce for the world’s poorest people.

Knowles, at the Nelson Mandela AIDS Benefit Concert in Cape Town, South Africa

Singer Justin Bieber engaged to model Hailey Baldwin

Drake’s ‘Scorpion’ shatters global records with one billion streams LOS ANGELES Canadian rapper Drake shattered records with his new album “Scorpion,” which became the first to score one billion streams in its first week and also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album charts.

Drake’s record company, Republic Records, said the 31-year-old musician, who was the biggest seller in 2016, was the first artist to reach one billion plus streams globally across all platforms in one week of release.

The previous record of almost 700 million streams was set in May by Post Malone’s “beerbongs & Bentleys.”

According to data on Monday from Nielsen Music, the 25-track double album “Scorpion” sold some 731,000 units in the United States for the week, making the soul-baring record the biggest seller of 2018 by far.

The Billboard 200 album chart tallies units from album

sales, song sales (10 songs equal one album) and streaming activity (1,500 streams equal one album).

“Scorpion” also gave Drake seven songs in the top 10 Billboard Hot 100 singles charts, Billboard said on Monday, led by “Nice for What.” That beat a record of five simultaneous songs

by The Beatles in 1964 when the British band was at the height of its fame.

“Scorpion” made headlines on its June 29 release because Drake confirmed longstanding rumors that he had fathered a son, but he did not name the mother.

Billboard Music Awards – Photo Room Streaming services - Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., 21/05/2017 in 2017 became the recording Drake with his many awards industry’s biggest single revenue source, overtaking “Scorpion” is a joint sales of physical albums and release on Warner Bros. and digital downloads. Rap officially Universal Music-owned labels surpassed rock in 2017 as the OVO Sound, Young Money biggest music genre in the Entertainment, Cash Money United States.

Records and Republic Records.

Justin Bieber

Pop singer Justin Bieber became engaged to model Hailey Baldwin over the weekend, according to U.S. media reports on Sunday.

The couple dated in 2016 but had broken up. Last month, they appeared together publicly, leading to speculation from fans that they had rekindled their romance, CNN reported.

The pair got engaged on Saturday during a trip to the Bahamas, E! News said.

Agents for Bieber, 24, and Baldwin, 21, did not immediately respond to requests for comments.

Bieber’s parents put up social media posts that helped spark speculation about the pair.

A tweet posted by Baldwin’s father, actor Stephen Baldwin, also seemed to allude to the engagement, saying: “Always pray 4 Gods will !!

He is moving in the hearts of JB&HB,” according to CNN. The post is no longer on Baldwin’s Twitter account.

The romantic status of the Canadianborn pop singer, one of the world’s biggest-selling musical acts, is of acute interest to his fans.

Bieber dated singer and actress Selena Gomez off and on for years.

Confusion in L.A. court over affairs of Marvel legend Stan Lee Lee, the co-creator of comic well. I’ve known exactly what was

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles judge on Friday dissolved book superheroes Spider-Man, Iron happening every step of the way,” she a temporary restraining order on a Man, the Hulk and dozens of others, said.

Attorney Robert J. Reynolds, business manager accused of elder has an estate worth some $50 million, abuse against Marvel Comics legend according to previous court documents. who said he now represents Lee, But his well-being has been told reporters after Friday’s hearing Stan Lee, saying she was unsure who was authorized to represent Lee. the subject of numerous headlines that a new request for a temporary

Two attorneys both told Los following the death a year ago of restraining order against Morgan Angeles Superior Court Judge Ruth his wife, Joan, the firing of previous would be filed.

Morgan said in a Twitter Kleman they represented Lee, 95, close associates, and the influence of whose well-being has been a cause of Morgan. statement last month that he had concern for months.

The Hollywood Reporter in “shown nothing but love, respect &

“I’m concerned who has April published a lengthy investigation, kindness to Stan Lee, & his wife, a authority to represent Mr. Lee,” which concluded that Lee was caught fact he has repeated countless time. I Kleman said. She dismissed the in the middle of several people close have NEVER EVER abused my dear restraining order issued last month to him who were vying for control over friend.”

However Lee’s company against memorabilia collector and his personal and financial affairs.

Tom Lallas, the attorney who POW! Entertainment expressed business manager Keya Morgan on grounds of alleged elder abuse. filed for the restraining order last its concern in a statement in April,

Morgan has denied the month, was fired by Lee earlier this saying that his appearances and allegations. Neither Lee nor Morgan year, Lee’s daughter, J.C. Lee, told speeches earlier this year were “not the normal Stan disposition, which is were in court for Friday’s hearing. reporters after Friday’s hearing.

Morgan’s attorney, Alex Kessel, did “My father has a strong team usually loaded with an endless energy behind him, and he’s doing very and exuberance that fans around the not comment

Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee attends a tribute event “Extraordinary: Stan Lee” at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., August 22, 2017 world have come to love and admire throughout the years.”

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JULY 14TH, 2018 – JULY 21ST, 2018

Another Big Success For “Race for the Conch”

Flat clear turquoise water on Grace Bay made for perfect conditions at the 9th annual Turks & Caicos “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim.

More than 100 swimmers turned out for the international open water swim competition in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe that saw both top competitors battle it out for a trophy and regular swimmers taking on a personal challenge to swim 2.4 miles, 1 mile, or 1/2 mile distances.

TCI’s own Dan Redmond took first place in the 1 mile event Men’s Division and overall in a blistering time of 21 min 40 sec, holding off a couple of world class masters swimmers. Clay Britt from the US took second, while Kevin Donlon, also from the US, took third.

Michelle Patton from the US won the 1 mile Women’s Division in an equally impressive time of 22 min 59 seconds. Susan Ingraham from the US came in second while Megan Kruth from the US came in third.

In the 2.4 mile Ironman event top US masters swimmer Eney Jones came in first in the Women’s Division and overall with a superb time of 53 min 34 sec. Megan Kruth came in second, while Susan Ingraham came in third.

In the 2.4 mile Men’s Division, Kevin Donlon placed first in a fast time of 53 min 34 sec, holding off Wally Dicks of the US who came in second

and Craig Franz who came in third.

Jack Parlee, who also represented TCI at CARIFTA 2018 swim competition, won handily the Men’s Division and overall in the 1/2 mile event in 12 min 46 sec. Gregory Ewing and Pascal Desaulnay came in second and third respectively.

In the Women’s Division 1/2 mile race, TCI’s Ella O’Connell came in first in 15 min 19 sec. followed by her sister Olivia O’Connell in second and Sara Lark in third.

A 100 meter Children’s Swim saw sixteen TCI youngsters 10 and under show their stuff. Two of the youngsters, Lenin Hamilton, 9, and Tajhari Williams, 10, swam the 1 mile race as well, showing they are future contenders for a conch trophy.

Co-Race Director Ben Pennsylvania who last year chose the Stubenberg stated, “Everything went “Race for the Conch” as her comeback off without a hitch thanks to dedicated swim after suffering traumatic brain volunteers and committed sponsors injury in a cycling accident. This year who demonstrated once again that she brought her whole family along TCI runs some of the best open water with other swim friends. swim races anywhere on the planet.”

Star open water swimmer Co-Race Director Chloe Zimmermann Eney Jones from Boulder, Colorado added, “It is particularly gratifying put on three popular swim clinics the to see swimmers return year after day before the race in front of Rickie’s year—some 9 years on a row, as well Flamingo Cafe, including one for young as the very encouraging increase in the TCI swim racers to improve their number of TCI swimmers thanks to technique and training. Ms Jones, who expansion of swim clubs and learn-to- has raced in numerous open water swim programs.” swims in the US, Europe, and the

One of the returning swimmers Caribbean gave high marks for race was Megan Kruth from Pittsburgh, organization and location venue. She

intends to return next year.

As part of the support element, rehydration and electrolyte company NUUN gave swimmers high end recovery drink, while Aloe Up provided Reef Safe sunscreen to everyone.

Cocovibes offered coconut water to swimmers as another rehydration alternative.

The “Race for the Conch” Eco-SeaSwim, a TCI non-profit organization, is a member of the Global Swim Series and sanctioned by the TCI Swim Federation. Race proceeds go mainly to the Provo Children’s Home.

Race organizers wish to thank the following sponsors and volunteers: American Airlines, Royal West Indies, Grace Bay Club, Marco Travel, Caicu Naniki Vacation Adventures, Avis, Bay Bistro, Sail Rock, Projetech, Big Blue, Blue Loos, Adventurescape, DECR, Tourist Board, TCI Coffee Roasters, Tanis Wake-Forbes (Finishing Touch), Nicola Jordan (Allied Properties), Greg Dolittle (SURFside Ocean Academy/ Green Flash Watersports), Dr. Marcela Malcolm (Carolina Medical Clinic), Leaf Erickson (Coastal Engineer), Anita Marcus (Brilliant Studios), Floyd Williams (FORTIS), The Filipino Community, Alizee Zimmermann (Company Tradewinds Colours), Lucy Stubbs (Driftwood Studios), and Stanford Handfield who made the medals.

Photo credit: Brilliant Studios

The Second Annual Coca Cola Classic Championship of Providenciales

Fred Registre, named the 2018 Champion of Providenciales.

Rebounding in splendid style from his disqualification in the IGA National Heroes Day Classic, Mr. Registrie regained the top spot with a large lead on his opponents. Shanwell Gardiner, last year’s champion came in second place with Sean Rodgers in third.

Category one cyclists completed a grueling 56-mile ride that took them from downtown to Hevan Down rock and Venetian road twice.

2017 Champion presenting the 2018 Champion the floating championship trophy

Category two which was a challenging 44 miles, was again won by a visiting cyclist the island, Devaughn Williams. Reno Palmer came in second and Chevorn Bishop in third.

When asked about the expectations going into the race, Mr. Registre stated that his aim was to ride the best race and try all available strategies to win. He continued on to say that he was very satisfied in his performance especially knowing

Cat 1 1st place - Fred Registre

Cat 1 2nd place - Shanwell Gardiner

that he will be one of the persons representing the Turks and Caicos at the 19th Annual John T. Memorial Cycling Race in Anguilla on July 15th.

The TCI Championship season continues with the Glory of the Green Championship of North and Middle Caicos. Which takes place in the picturesque twin islands on August 11th.

Six cyclist including top adult cyclist Fred Registre and top child cyclist Ethan Gardiner will

Cat 1 3rd place - Sean Rodgers

travel to Anguilla in the coming days to compete in the 19th Annual John T. Memorial Cycling Race on July 15th.

The Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation wishes to thank our sponsor; Coca Cola, the public who came out to support the event, the Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force who kept us safe during the event. A special thank you also to all of our volunteers who assisted in making this event a success.

Cat 2 1st place - Devaughn Williams

Cat 2 1st place - Devaughn Williams

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SPORTS How much would LeBron make in an open market? Look to Ronaldo

Last July, LeBron James congratulated Steph Curry on landing a five-year, $200 million deal with the Golden State Warriors. It was one of the richest contracts in American sports history, but James made it clear he thought Curry was still underpaid.

James tweeted that in reference to a report that the Warriors had more than quintupled in value since Curry’s arrival to the team. It reopened an old topic: Just how much would James be worth in an open market in which there was no NBA salary cap or maximum salary rule?

Over the years, as James has occasionally referenced being underpaid -- “At the end of the day, I don’t think my value on the floor can really be compensated for because of the [rules],” he said in 2013 -- there have been varying attempts by economists and journalists to try to quantify his true worth.

Well, there may finally be a comparable athlete who sets James’ true market value.

On Tuesday, European soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo agreed to a new contract with Juventus. Not including the transfer fee to Ronaldo’s former team, Real Madrid, that will exceed $100 million, Ronaldo will get a four-year contract worth about $258 million, or an average salary of $64.5 million per season.

Give or take a few million a year, that massive annual figure could indeed be what James might fetch in an uncapped NBA market.

ames and Ronaldo are quite similar. Both are icons of their sport and worldwide

LeBron James marketing superstars with tens of millions of followers on social media. Both are 33 years old. James turned pro at age 18, Ronaldo at age 17. Both have won a slate of player of the year trophies, hold numerous scoring records and have claimed conference and league championships.

And both just signed four-year contracts. Ronaldo landed with the Italian soccer powerhouse that is one of the richest and most storied sports franchises in the world, valued at $1.47 billion by Forbes. James joined the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA’s richest and most highprofile franchise, valued at more than $3 billion by Forbes.

But James will be

getting about 40 percent less per year than Ronaldo, earning $153 million for an average salary of $38.3 million.

To compare, Michael Jordan signed his largest contract at age 34, which both James and Ronaldo will turn next season.

Jordan’s deal was before the NBA instituted max contracts, and the Bulls paid him $33 million in 1997-98. When adjusted for inflation, that deal comes out to $52 million. Now, 20 years later, Ronaldo has passed that mark.

James has not.

Juventus and the Lakers are in the top 1 percent of revenue generators in all of sports. For the 2016-17 season, the Lakers had revenues of $339.5 million, according to league sources. Juventus, a publicly traded team, pulled in $451.7 million, according to its financial documents.

There are some key differences in how much gets to the bottom line, though. The Lakers have to share in what can be described as a socialistic system aimed to achieve better parity between the haves and have-nots in the NBA. Juventus doesn’t have to share as much.

For the 2016-17 season, for example, the Lakers gave $49 million to other teams in revenue sharing. The Lakers received an equal share as their 29 other partners in television money, which won’t change regardless of how many times they’re on national television with James.

Though the Lakers will likely see a boost in local merchandise sales, much of the revenue generated

by James’ new jersey sales will go into a leaguewide pool that is also shared with players.

Billie Jean King among athletes opposing IAAF hormone policy

NEW YORK — Billie Soccer’s Megan Rapinoe, Jean King is among more than hockey’s Meghan Duggan and 60 athletes urging international softball’s Jessica Mendoza are track and field’s governing body among the signees. They say the to rescind its new standard on standard discriminates against natural hormone levels for female female athletes and “no woman runners. should be required to change her

The tennis great joined body” to compete in sports. the athletes in an open letter World and Olympic asking the IAAF to end its 800-meter champion Caster policy passed in April that limits Semenya recently challenged testosterone levels for middle- the policy before the Court of distance races. Two sports groups Arbitration for Sport. The policy — the Women’s Sports Foundation requires women to take birth and Athlete Ally — released the control pills to lower testosterone letter Tuesday. levels and is to take effect Nov. 1. Billie Jean King

FIFA investigate possible discriminatory chants by England fans

MOSCOW Global soccer body FIFA says that it is investigating possible discriminatory chanting

by England supporters during the World Cup semi-final against Croatia on Wednesday.

FIFA did not give any details of the chanting but said it had received a

report from observers at the match at the Luzhniki Stadium which Croatia won 2-1 after extra time.

“We can confirm that a report has been filed through the anti-discrimination monitoring system in relation to chants of a possible discriminatory nature by English fans at

yesterday’s match,” FIFA said in a statement on Thursday.

“Subsequently, disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Football Association...

As proceedings are ongoing, please understand we cannot comment further at this stage.”

Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo

MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Italian champions Juventus from Real Madrid on a four-year contract for 100 million euros ($117.34 million) signaling the end of nine years at the Spanish giants filled with trophies and goals.

The two European giants on Tuesday announced the much-anticipated deal for the fivetimes world player of the year who joined Real from Manchester United in 2008 for a then world record 80 million pounds ($106 million).

The 33-year-old Portugal forward is the Spanish club’s all-time top scorer with 451 goals in all competitions and won two La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies with them.

The signing of the latest Ballon d’Or winner and top scorer in the Champions League for the last six seasons represents a major coup for Juve, who have had a stranglehold on the Italian title since 2012 but have not won Europe’s top prize since 1996.

The signing also strikes a blow for the profile of Serie A against La Liga, which has now lost two of its three most famous players in the last year after Paris St Germain signed Neymar from Barcelona for a world record fee last August.

Real paid tribute to Ronaldo, who is the all-time top scorer in the Champions League, in a lengthy statement on their website and said the player had asked to be transferred.

“Real Madrid announces that it has agreed to transfer Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus FC due to the will and desire expressed by the player,” the European champions said.

“Today Real Madrid would like to express its gratitude to a player that has proved to be the best in the world and has carved out one of the most brilliant eras in the history of our club and world football.

“Beyond all the trophies and matches he won on the pitch during these nine years, Cristiano Ronaldo has also been a role model in commitment, hard work, responsibility, talent and a desire to always exceed himself.”

REMARKABLE CONSISTENCY

Despite his remarkable consistency, Ronaldo often appeared unsettled at Real and had threatened to leave on several occasions, first airing his dissatisfaction with the club’s hierarchy in 2012 by saying in a post-game interview: “I’m sad and the club know why”.

Reports emerged last year that Ronaldo was again upset with the club’s President Florentino Perez over a pay dispute and was intent on leaving, although he stayed on to lead the club to a third successive Champions League triumph.

Ronaldo, however, soured the celebrations immediately after the 3-1 win over Liverpool in the final in Kiev by indicating he had decided to leave, saying in a post-match interview “It was beautiful to play for Real Madrid.”

The Portugal international scored two goals against Juventus in Real’s 4-1 win in the 2017 Champions League final and earlier this season struck a jaw-dropping bicycle kick against the Italians in a 3-0 win in a quarter-final first-leg game in Turin which prompted Juve supporters to give him a standing ovation.

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