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LABOUR TRIBUNAL BEING CHALLENGED IN COURT by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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ne of the top lawyers in the Turks and Caicos Islands believes the Labour Tribunal has been operating unlawfully and unconstitutionally, and he is going to the Court of Appeal to argue his case. Queen’s Counsel Conrad Griffiths, of the law firm Griffiths & Partners, told The SUN that the Labour Tribunal has been deciding very important cases involving peoples’ rights without a qualified attorney heading that tribunal. He noted that the law clearly states that the president of the Labour Tribunal must be a qualified attorney of now less than seven years. However, the last president Arthur Forbes has a law degree but is not qualified as a lawyer, and the persons who were acting in the position while he was suspended, are not qualified attorneys either. Griffiths case, which is expected to be heard by the Court of Appeal in November 2018, is being brought on behalf of an employee who is appealing a wrongful dismissal decision that was handed down by the Labour Tribunal. The Queen’s Counsel is also contending that the Labour Tribunal is a judicial tribunal and that judges in the Turks and Caicos Islands can only be appointed by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) which did not appoint any of the Tribunal’s presidents who were all political appointments. In the court documents which were seen by The SUN, Griffiths’ appeal raises a Constitutional question as to whether the creation of the Tribunal contravened the Constitution and the Tribunal is therefore unlawful and invalid; a question as to whether the Tribunal is properly constituted in the absence of a
46 recipients awarded at 2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony Fourty-Six persons in Turks and Caicos Islands were recipients at the 2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony and received
awards for their life’s work The 4th annual National Honours and Awards ceremony was held at the H.J.
Robinson High School Auditorium in Grand Turk, on Monday October 8th, 2018. (See Page 22 & 23 for more photographs).
President; and arguments over the judicial functions. He noted that at all erroneous nature of the Decision due to material times the TCI has been subject the misapplication of the law to the facts. to a written Constitution which has It was noted that unlike limited the competence and power of the United Kingdom where the the Legislature to create new ‘judicial’ sovereignty of Parliament prevails, the bodies or judicial powers in institutions TCI has at all material times had a other than pre-existing courts. written Constitution under which the He is also arguing that the Legislature’s power to make laws is word “court” is defined in Part I, section defined and is limited in scope. 22(1) of the TCI Constitution to mean: Under Part IV (The Legislature) “any court of law or tribunal having section 61 of the TCI Constitution jurisdiction in the Islands…” (emphasis [Authorities TAB 1] provides: Power added) to make laws- 61. Subject to this This definition, he said, applies Constitution, the Legislature may make only to the Interpretation of Part I: laws for the peace, order and good Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the government of the Islands. Individual. It cannot be taken to imply a Griffiths contends the power in the Legislature to create courts Legislature had no power to create or tribunals other than those specified in a judicial body or tribunal such as the TCI Constitution for the exercise of the Tribunal which plainly performs judicial powers. Section 131(1) provides
general definitions applicable to the TCI Constitution as a whole; the word “court” is not among them. Griffths is expected to argue that the creation of a judicial body administered by persons who have no legal qualifications is contrary to and outwith the scheme of Part V of the Constitution which prescribes what constitutes the Judicature. It was noted that Part Five of the Constitution directly or indirectly mandates minimum legal qualifications and experience for those who hold judicial appointments in the Judicature, therefore the Legislature cannot circumvent Constitutional protections by arrogating to itself a power it does not have to create a new judicial body which exists outside the protections of Part V of the Constitution.
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LOCAL NEWS
Food For Thought TCI seeking community’s help to give back to families in Provo By Todeline Defralien Food for Thought, in collaboration with the Salvation Army and Nutrition in Demand, is seeking assistance from the community to provide and distribute food packages to families in need around Providenciales. This initiative arose from World Food Day which is celebrated 16th October each year to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all. “We are asking the community to participate in our food drive which will allow us to reach many more people,” Tara Bywater Food For Thought Operations & Marketing Manager told The SUN in an interview on Thursday October 4th. She added: “Food for Thought believes in recognizing World Food Day because we would like to help achieve food security for all and make sure families have regular access to enough high-quality foods here in Providenciales. Due to the hurricanes we were unable to begin in 2017 as planned but we would like to continue this initiative every year if possible and with additional support from
businesses and volunteers within the community we may be able to do so.” Bywater further noted they do focus on the other islands for their programmes but to implement food drives on other islands would be extremely hard due to some challenging logistics for distribution. “Since we are based in Provo with just the three of us (and some wonderful volunteers) and many fundraising events in the planning stage, it would be difficult to organize at this time. This does not mean we would not be keen to support efforts and we encourage other islands to implement their own food drives. As you know we have partnered with The Salvation Army and Nutrition in Demand in order to identify where the greatest needs lie in our community and to ensure all donations are distributed to help the people that need it most,” she explained. If anyone would like to donate non perishable food items, the drop off locations are: The Graceway Sports Centre and The Edward Gartland Youth Center. Persons are also welcome to drop off at any of their regular food bank locations, Quality Food Centre, SharkBite Restaurant, West Indie, Saltmills (outside BCQS)
Jeanne Savory, one of Food For Thought Founders, Minster of Education Karen Malcolm and Tara Bywater Food For Thought Operations & Marketing Manager and Bark & Bliss. Bywater said, “As we get closer to World Food Day we will be happy to take any perishable items as well, but please contact us directly for pickup of perishables. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be done by visiting our website. Another form of donation is time; we are always in need of committed volunteers to help with our programmes and events.”
Additionally, Food for Thought is running a World Food Day poster competition - open to all the schools in Provo. Food for Thought also revealed that they are in the midst of planning a Picnic en Blanc fundraiser scheduled for October 27th to support their breakfast programmes in the government schools. Tickets are available now.
C.B.M.S. Ltd.
C.B.M.S. Ltd.
131 South Dock Road, Providenciales
131 South Dock Road, Providenciales Seeking to fill the positions of (2) Painters *Must be able to use concrete sandblast *Must have at least 5 years experience in painting and body work Starting salary is $12.00 an hour To work 6 hours a week These positions are new positions and not held by anyone Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400
Is seeking to fill the position (3) Labourers Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines • Hourly rate $9.00 •Must be able to work 6 days per week These positions are new positions and not held by anyone Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400
C.B.M.S. Ltd.
131 South Dock Road, Providenciales Seeks a Concrete Operations General Manager Position Requirement Qualifications: •Must have minimum 10 years experience with a major North American Concrete Producer. •Must be physically fit and in good health, and meet all Turks & Caicos employment Requirements Responsibilities: •Improve Concrete Production Quality and Efficiency •Develop Sales and Client Relations •Introduce new products to local market •Implement Company Safety Policies •Must oversee inventory control, operator training and equipment maintenance. •Be directly responsible for Concrete Operations P&L Salary $75,000 a year This positions is Held by a NON-BELONGER Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board Please Contact CBMS Ltd. (649) 941-3400/331-0221
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OASIS DIVERS is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. The successful applicants must:
CERTIFIED DIVERS / LIFEGUARDS/DIVE MASTER -Hold a valid diving certification of Open Water Diver or higher -Be at least 25 years old -Have a clean criminal record -Have a valid passport -Hold a valid certification in CPR and First Aid -Have at least 3 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. Other experience in the tourism industry would be an asset -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business. -Positions are currently held by work permit holders. -Salaries offered:$400.00 and $375 weekly respectively. TOUR DISPATCHER -Have at least 3 years’ experience dispatching tours -Possess the ability to remain calm in a high stress environment -Be well spoken with English as primary language -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business -Have a valid passport -Be at least 25 years old - Position is currently held by work permit holder -Salary offered $450.00 weekly TOUR GUIDES -Be at least 25 years old -Have a clean criminal record -Have a valid passport -Hold a valid certification in CPR and First Aid -Have at least 3 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. Other experience in the tourism industry would be an asset -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business -Salary offered : $250.00 weekly CHEF/ RESTAURANT CAPTAIN -Have at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position as a chef/cook within a quick pace multiple kitchen operation. -Experience with Microsoft POS system required -Possess the ability to remain calm in a high stress environment -At least 25 years of age. -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business - Position is currently held by work permit holder. -Salary offered $375.00 weekly TOUR DEVELOPMENT TRAINER -Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Tour Development /Safety Standards in a serviceoriented business. -Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the management, and training of staff and development of safety standards operating procedures for staff. -Valid Driver’s License -Highly Professional and Ethical standards of Leadership with a passion for nature and the environment. -Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a fast pace, multi-tasking customer serviceoriented business, with ability to handle complaints and work under pressure. -Excellent verbal and written communication, with Networking skills -Excellent analytical, inter-personal and customer service skills. -Ability to recruit and appraise staff performance as well as have a strong track record of fostering team work and motivating staff with multi-cultural differences. -Must be willing and able to work outdoors, flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business - Position is currently held by work permit holder -Salary offered $750 weekly. SAFETY DIVER -Strong swimmer, life guard training an asset -Be at least 25 years old -Have a clean criminal record -Have a valid passport -Hold a valid certification in CPR and First Aid -Have at least 3 years’ experience in the tourism and hospitality industry. Other experience in the tourism industry would be an asset -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business -Positions is currently held by work permit holder -Salary offered:$400.00 weekly BOAT PAINTER -Have a valid passport -Have at least 5 years’ experience in boat repair, including working with fiberglass and other dangerous chemicals -Positive and disciplined attitude toward work -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business - Position is currently held by work permit holder - Salary Offered:$400.00 weekly STEWARD/GUEST SERVICES -Have at least 5 years’ experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. -Competent in Microsoft Computer software with accounting expertise and knowledge in
Quickbooks and other accounting software. -Possess the ability to remain calm in a high stress environment -Be well spoken with English as primary language -Have a valid passport -Be at least 25 years old -Have a clean criminal record -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business -Position is currently held by work permit holder -Salary offered : $500.00 weekly BOAT CAPTAIN -Have a proven and unblemished track record of employment -Have a valid passport -Have at least 5 years’ experience as a boat captain working in the tourism industry. -Possess a valid grade 2 boat masters license. -Have CPR and first Aid Certification -Basic knowledge of boat engine maintenance and repair -Have a clean criminal record -Positive and disciplined attitude toward work -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Be at least 25 years old -Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and Public Holidays, as necessary to meet the challenging needs of the cruise ship schedule and/or reasonable needs of the business -Position is currently held by work permit holder -Salary offered: $300 weekly. SERVER/ BARTENDER/LABORER/KITCHEN ASSISTANT Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position -Ability to stand for long periods -Excellent customer service and friendly disposition -Able to lift moderate weights -Speaks good English. -Positions are currently held by work permit holder. -Salary offered $250.00 weekly WATERSPORTS OPRTATIONS COORDINATOR -High school diploma/ Bachelors -Dive Instructor or higher professional dive rating from an internationally recognized organization -Five years’ experience in a related position -Hold a valid certification in CPR and First Aid -Extensive knowledge of all standards and procedures with regards to international dive regulations -Ability to repair scuba equipment. -Basic knowledge of boat engine maintenance/repair -Basic knowledge of compressor maintenance and repair -Detailed knowledge of dive shop and watersports operation, organization and recording/ logging protocol. -Knowledge of general operation process. -Be at least 25 years old -Salary offered: $600.00 weekly ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OFFICER -Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies or Biology -Two years’ International experience in a similar position -Teaching / trainer experience -Open water PADI certification or higher -Basic accounting background -Computer literate -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Second language is an asset -Excellent organizational skills -Possess a valid driver’s license -Salary offered: $550.00 weekly DRIVER -3 years’ experience in a similar position -Basic vehicle maintenance skills an asset -Valid drivers license -Excellent reporting skill -Excellent time management skill -Ability to work on own initiative -Accident free driving record -Clean police record -Excellent verbal communication skills. -Salary offered: $350.00 weekly MECHANIC -Two years’ experience in a similar position -Knowledgeable in mechanical repair and maintenance of All terrain Vehicles, boat engines, diesel engines, trucks. -Highly organized and able to work on own initiative -Excellent organizational skills -Literacy -Possess a valid driver’s license -Salary offered:$450 weekly. All applicants who are Turks Islanders are invited to send their application to the Commissioner and Labor Board. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders. These positions are currently held by work permit holders All applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English. Written applications only and accompanying CVs/resumes must be addressed to the Manager at the following address: Cee’s Plaza, Suite No. 1 Church Folly PO Box 86 Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Islands
OASIS DIVING, LTD. c/o EPIC Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd. Phone: 649-946-1128 Fax: 649-946-1128 Email: oasisdiv@tciway.tc
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DPP’s contract will not be renewed by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Turks and Caicos Islands Governor Dr. John Freeman has decided not to renew the contract of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jillian Williams, whose two-year tenure was mired in performance and serious health issues. The Governor, to whom the DPP reports, is currently advertising the post which pays US$128,125.00 per year US$10,666.00 per month) plus allowances. “The harsh reality is Miss Williams turned out to be a failed experiment and a complete waste of time,” said a high-level Government source. “There is absolutely no way she could have been kept on in that rather important position, given all the circumstances that are now fairly well known and others that perhaps are not so well known.” Williams, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, never really enjoyed the confidence of many persons in the legal fraternity. is the Turks and Caicos Islands third DPP since the post was created. The first DPP was JoAnn Meloche from 2013 to 2015, followed by John Masters from 2015 to 2016. Both Meloche and Masters also left their posts in highly
controversial circumstances. The DPP vacancy which was posted on October 5th, 2018 and closes on October 26th, stated that the applicant must possess a high level of self-confidence, tact, discretion and confidentiality. “The position also requires a good knowledge of the workings of Government. The successful candidate must be intellectually rigorous; possess the ability to give sound and timely advice in a demanding environment on a full range of complex legal issues and able to demonstrate good judgement and strategic thinking,” the vacancy added. The successful applicant must be qualified and eligible to practice in a Commonwealth CommonLaw Jurisdiction or the Republic of Ireland. Practical experience and strong competency in criminal prosecutions particularly serious fraud or money-laundering cases would be an advantage. It was noted that DPP is a “demanding senior position” with responsibility for senior and junior attorneys. It was noted that an applicant is unlikely to be appointed unless he or she has a Bachelor of Laws or its equivalent, Legal Profession Certificate or its equivalent, admittance to the bar in the Turks &
Caicos Islands and at least fifteen (15) years’ post qualification experience of which at least 8 years will have been spent at a senior professional level. Experience in the public service of a British Overseas Territory or a small independent common law jurisdiction would be a distinct advantage. In addition to the US$128,125.00 per year salary, other benefits may include: Professional, Housing, Telephone and Transportation Allowance, endof-contract gratuity of 10% of salary, return passage for family to include spouse and two children under the age of 18 years and duty concessions on the import of personal effects within six months of appointment. For persons recruited from outside of the Turks and Islands the appointment will be subject to medical fitness and a two or three year extendable contract is offered. As The SUN previously reported, Williams’ contract expires in November 2018 and it was widely expected in legal and government circles that it would not be renewed because of her medical condition following a severe stroke she suffered last year, within months of assuming office, and from which she is still recovering. The DPP is appointed by the
Outgoing DPP Jillian Williams Governor under Section 91 of the 2011 Constitution, in consultation with the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition, and the Judicial Service Commission. The Governor may remove the DPP only with the prior approval of the Secretary of State in two cases: for inability to discharge the functions of his or her office, or for misbehaviour. Within a few months of assuming office in November 2016, Williams suffered a massive stroke and was airlifted to Nassau, The Bahamas, where she spent around six months in very serious condition and undergoing medical treatment.
ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS POLICE FORCE
JOB VACANCY 911 CALL CENTRE LEVEL II TELECOMMUNICATOR The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is seeking team-oriented and self-motivated persons to work in a dynamic professional atmosphere in the 911 Call Centre in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for the incumbents to assist the center in providing 24 hour professional, efficient emergency response to all emergencies. Successful candidates will be sworn in as Special Constables and as such must adhere to the Police Force Ordinance and all applicable rules and regulations associated.
REQUIREMENT: The post holder will receive training leading up to Certification in the following:1.Public Safety Telecommunications 1 (APCO) 2.Emergency Medical Dispatch (APCO) 3.Fire Services Communications (APCO) 4.Adult and Infant First Aid and CPR
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Special Requirements:
This is a highly skilled job position requiring the post holder to assist the 911 Call Centre in providing 24 hour professional, efficient emergency response to all emergencies.
Normal work schedule may be 8 or 12 hour shifts which can beon weekends and holidays and is subject to change at short notice. Unscheduled hours may be required in the case of excessive workloads, unforeseen personnel shortfalls, or emergency situations.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE JOB: •The position requires excellent communication skills •The position requires the incumbent to display excellent delivery in call handling and emergency response •Must have the ability to hear and understand sound sources coming through a communications headset and or radio or standard telephone receiver •Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media, including color coded computer screen •Must have the ability to write English legibly and record names and numbers accurately (i.e., not transpose numbers and letters) •Must have the ability to coordinate the movements of two or more limbs together for purposes of operating the radio or telephone equipment simultaneously; the ability to remain seated at the same work station for extended periods of time QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least three (3) CXC passes two of which should include English and Mathematics.A foreign language is desirable.
Additionally Incumbents must be able to pass an extensive background check and application process, including criminal history check, aptitude testing, psychological evaluation, and drug screening. SALARY& ALLOWANCES PER ANNUM: $32,940.00 per annum Application Procedure Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources, Old Airport Road, Grand Turk and Sent by email to: Rex.Swann@tcipolice.tc with the subject line being: 911 Call Center Level 2 Telecommunicator, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Police Force Ordinance. Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.
Deadline for submitting application: Monday 29th October 2018
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LOCAL NEWS
Superintendent of Grand Turk Prison quits suddenly by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief The search is on for another Superintendent for Her Majesty’s Prisons in Grand Turk, after Steve Redford quit abruptly after serving five months on the job. The SUN was reliably informed that Redford went on a tenday vacation but never returned. According to sources, Redford had “serious problems working with some of the senior prison officers”. The source told The SUN: “Some of the prison officers still have a very ancient way of how the prison should be operated. There is always a war between how the people from the UK do things and how the local prison officers operate. The prison needs real change and the Minister and the Governor should really get involved and take a serious look into what is going on with the prison, because it’s really getting out of hand.” Steve Barrett, the superintendent who served before Redford, left the past after serving two years and nine months. He is now based in the Cayman Islands. After leaving the TCI, he told a media house in the Cayman Islands that the “Turks and Caicos] prison is in a real mess.” Barrett was quoted as saying: “The prison in the TCI is so impoverished environmentally to the people that are held there and the people who work there.” In October 2017, shortly after hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government
hired 22 prison staff from the United Kingdom to provide additional assistance to the Superintendent of Prisons in the aftermath of the recent hurricane activity and following a spate of concerted indiscipline incidents. The visiting staff group consisted of prison officers, middle and senior managers who worked under the direction of the Superintendent of prisons. The UK officers were tasked with implementing a raft of systems, processes and procedures which are designed to improve safety, security, care and opportunity. In addition to this, the UK staff were supposed to provide an additional focus towards assessing and challenging those in our custody who do not behave in accordance with expectations and provide valuable coaching to local staff so that they are better equipped to implement and enforce the operational instructions of the Superintendent in the future. However, The SUN understands that those UK officers encountered many of the same problems that caused Redford and Barrett to quit. The Superintendent of Prisons, which pays US$7,800 per month, including allowances, is currently being advertised. According to the job summary, the Superintendent of Prisons has national responsibility for the effective management of Her Majesty’s Prison Service in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Job holder will ensure compliance with Prison Ordinance and regulations, protection of the public and the welfare of Prisoners, international standards on the detention of persons and will be
Christopher Martin to headline 4th annual Sand Jam Beach Party
By Todeline Defralien
Reggae/ Dancehall and singer/ songwriter Christopher Martin of St. Catherine, Jamaica will be headlining this year’s Sand Jam Beach Party. The most anticipated all day beach party is set to take place on Saturday November 10th at Ricky’s Flamingo Café on the Beach in Grace Bay. This annual event has the opportunity to support the Turks and Caicos Public Schools music programs throughout the Music is Life foundation. Each year the event has grown in attendance and popularity and we wanted to bring in a top artist for 2 reasons. To draw a huge crowd but also to give the kids at the high school some time to be up close and personal with such a star like Christopher martin. He will go to both Clement Howell as well as Long bay high schools to speak with the kids and provide encouragement to their talent,” Co-Founder of Sand Jam Music Festival, Donna Davis told The SUN. The day will also feature performances by many local performers such as V6 Band, Q-Band Lynks, A new band with some graduates of clement Howell called provision and , Prime DJ’s on the ones and twos. Organizers of the event promises the day to be filled with excitement. “This will be the best ever all day beach party and music festival. There will be charity bars with Provo pony’s gal’s bartending, activities for kids and lots of Food and drinks for both kids and adults.” To help defray costs of the festival and raise funds for the foundation, the organizers of Sand Jam are asking the support of the community more than ever this year because TCI’s students need encouragement, help and support. Davis said, “The proceeds from the event will go towards providing much needed support of the high schools music programs . In the past years we have been able to provide a new recording studio, musical Instruments as well as provide opportunities for the kids to perform and overall supported
Grand Turk prison an effective partner within the wider criminal justice network. The Job holder will oversee and direct Prison policy and reform to ensure compliance with the Government’s Mission and Vision Statements as it relates to the Prison Service and the wider requirements of international law. AMONG THE KEY RESPONSIBILITES ARE: •Ensures compliance with TCI legislation and international standards in regards to the detention of all persons, •Compliance with human rights legislation regarding the detention of males, females and young persons, •Ensure food and medical provision is of the required standard •Sets and develops policies and procedures for the proper administration and management of the prison service. •Submits regular reports to the Governor and the Minister through the Permanent Secretary on the operations of the institution. •Maintains regular contact with
the Permanent Secretary who is the accounting officer for the prison and provide him/her with updated information that may be of importance to him/her. •Responsible for preparing the yearly budget for the prison and to ensure that the resources allocated are managed and utilized effectively. •Maintains regular checks on conditions at the prison including food and hygiene standards and take appropriate actions to correct any irregularities. •Provides the Parole Board with the names and appropriate reports on prisoners applying for parole •Ensures that prisoners are encouraged to lead a good and useful life in prison and on their return into the community. •Ensures that the Prison regulations are enforced and that offences against prison disciple are administered fairly •Encourages and facilitates the development and implementation of programmes and activities within the prison that would enhance the rehabilitation and the productive capacity of prisoners
Gemini Consulting Is applying for the following Work Permit for itself and on behalf of the following clients. Three (3) Housekeepers to work on the island of Providenciales and also sometimes to travel to South Caicos to work with this company on contracts. These persons need also to be able to work mornings or evenings, salaries range with experience from $7.00 per hour - $9.00 per hour. six (6) days per week. Two (2) Cashiers, to work 6 days a week @ $6.50 per hour at a outdoor stall near the beach, this position is a new position and we ask that belonger only apply.
Donna W. Davis, Co-Founder of Sand Jam Music Festival their efforts to grow their talent. “These kids are so talented and they need support to encourage their talent. I think by creating this event thus the charity that is the beneficiary that we are enabling our youth to learn, express and exercise and perfect their talent. Whatever you do to support the youth is a benefit to the entire community” Davis explained to The SUN. Music is Life was founded to provide TCI youth with more opportunities to explore and develop their musical talents. Local schools don’t have the resources to advance these students who have a natural ability for music. The Turks and Caicos have an abundance of gifted young artists, and it is Music is Life foundation’s goal to provide opportunities through funding and exposure to those who so deserve it. Sand Jam is an all day music festival on the beach showcasing local and international artists to raise funds for the foundation. At last year’s event Sand Jam gained an overwhelming turnout for the event with several local musicians and international favorite, Mighty Mystic. This year’s event consists of a brand new line up of talent and organizers of the event are even more excited and feel that this year’s event will be the best beach party of the year.
two (2) Office Helpers to work 5 days a week at $7.00 per hour. Persons applying will be working from 6:00 am - 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Persons need to be able to work morning or evening hours, this is a new position and these positions are at a location near the beach. Persons may have to be outside sometimes dealing with customers. S and J Contracting is seeking two (2) Carpenters, (2) Mason and (1) Construction Worker to build walls from native stone, these persons will be working outdoors on a beach area, (1) Mechanic and (1) Mechanic Maintenance person, six (6) days a week @ $7.00 per hour, this is new positions and belongers need apply. Unlimited Construction company is seeking two (2) mason helpers and one (1) carpenter helper to work with professional carpenter and mason in making sure that all the materials are on the job site area and removing garbage and other duties with keeping the sight clean. Pay rate of $7.00 per hour, new position with this company, working 5-6 days a week. Any serious applicants can send applications to the Labour Department. Please note that all most position is outdoors and you are expect to have transportation to get to and from work in the North West Point Area. Contact information (649) 346 5647, on Tuesday - Thursday or call for appointment.
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New rules under the amended Companies Ordinance Under the new Companies Ordinance, all companies must appoint a registered agent who must be a licensed Company Manager/ Agent, according to the Financial Services Commission (FSC). The Companies Ordinance 2017 (new Ordinance) came into operation on 1 February 2018 and will replace the Companies Ordinance, Cap 16.08, after a transition period ending 31 December 2018. According to the FSC, all companies incorporated or registered before 1 February 2018 will have until 31 December 2018 to voluntarily register under the new Ordinance. After 31 December 2018 any company not voluntarily registered will be automatically registered under the new Ordinance.
The registered agent is responsible for maintaining the companies’ records with the Registry and he or she also has certain compliance responsibilities under this and other related Ordinances. Companies, through their registered agent, can voluntarily register under the new Ordinance before 1 January 2019. Registration before 1 November 2018 will attract no registry fees while registration between 1 November 2018 and 31 December 2018 will attract a reduced registry fee of $50.00. The registered agent will provide details on the registration requirements. Once registered a company has 14 days to file details on its beneficial owners.
Automatic Registration On 1 January 2019, all companies not already registered will be automatically registered by the Registrar. Once automatically registered the company will have until 28 February 2019 to file the following mandatory documents through its registered agent; these filings will attract a registry filing fee of $175.00: •Notice of Appointment of Registered Agent • Registered Agent Consent • Notice of Directors (Form 6) • Notice of Members (Form 7) •Failure to comply with the above requirements may result in the company being struck from the register of companies.
In addition, it is highly recommended that the companies file amended articles of incorporation which are compliant with the new Ordinance. This will attract a registry filing fee of $125.00. Companies will have six weeks after automatic registration to file details on their beneficial owners. The FSC said that its Registry is “not the competent authority to advise on the advantages or consequences” of voluntarily and/ or automatic registration and (FSC) staff would not so advise. “In the event you require such advice, you are encouraged to seek independent legal advice or consult with a licensed Company Manager or Agent,” the FSC stated.
TCHTA relaunches career portal ahead of high season The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) is continuing its commitment to improving the TCI labour force by relaunching the TCHTA Career Portal. The web-based platform will create a greater synergy between local businesses and persons looking for employment opportunities by making the job search easier for all, both locally and internationally. Speaking on the recently refreshed portal was CEO of the TCHTA, Stacey Cox, said “We are excited to relaunch this effective and resourceful portal which will link
interested persons with employers, while creating a good avenue to reach those that are unemployed,” she said. “The web portal creates a fresh approach in recruitment efforts as job seekers can easily see available positions throughout the TCI, and employers can browse through resumes uploaded to the portal to find suitable candidatesfor their openings. We encourage all job seekers to take advantage of this platform, upload their resumes immediately, and to check the portal regularly for new openings as businesses will be constantly updating their listings.” “Our goal has been to create
avenues to employment within the hotel and tourism industry and in other areas of the private sector. By ensuring that a database of available positions is readily accessible to the unemployed residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands, TCHTcareers.com is positioned to be the efficient and innovative tool to help us accomplish that goal. A job fair is a one-day effort at one location, which can only accomplish so much. We have now modernized the idea and created a central point where employers and employees alike will have access to job listings and resumes that are constantly being updated. You can
search for a job without leaving home and potential employers can find you even without you stepping into their doors.” Cox said. TheTCHTA Career Portal lands in the top 3 results in a Google search for job opportunities in Turks & Caicos.It is widely used by both local and international job seekers. Human Resource professionals of any business in Turks and Caicos are encouraged to utilize this tool which will be a great way for them to advertise positions. The platform is free to businesses that are members of TCHTA, and there is a small yearly fee for all other businesses.
Papa J Tours in Grand Turk Is in need of Three Beach Attendants/ Deck Hands Persons filling these positions must be honest, hard working and have a good command of the English Language. The initial contract will be for a period of two years, based on performance. •They will be responsible to setup the beach, our working area at the White Sands Beach, next to the Cruise Port daily, a regular work we can be 3-5 days, with cruise ship schedules and some non ship days too. •Also, they will assist with our guests in preparation for the aqua tours and tube rides, by providing the relevant gears. Basic pay is $45.00 daily during probation period and $50.00 daily thereafter. Please send all written applications with a current Photo ID, legal status, and a character reference letter to:Dwight or Juline Higgs Papa J Tours Windmills Plaza Unit #2 Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands Contact numbers: 649-2310400 or 649-2316975
LABOURER TCI Paint & Supply Ltd is seeking candidates for the above position. Duties include but are not limited to: Performing routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Starting Salary $1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per month based on experience and qualifications Kindly forward resumes and qualification to the below address copy to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board: tEmployment Department TCI Paint Supply Ltd Leeward Highway Tel: 649-339-6275 Fax 649-941-4777 Email: brenton@tcipaintsupply.com
Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of Sales person, Assistant Manager, Brand Training Officer Salesperson The successful candidates will be responsible for providing customer service and selling high end jewelry Candidates for Sales Person requirements: •At least 4 passes at CXC including maths and English •Good Communication skills •Friendly and able to work in a team •Sales experience would be an asset Brand Training Officer The successful candidate will work to ensure that the brand remains recognizable, up to date and exciting to customer both past and present Candidates for Brand training Officer Requirements •Over 5 years experience in similar position •Must have knowledge to gem and jewelry brands •Must be able to develop sales strategies Assistant Manager The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the store; ensuring inventory is correct, preparing payroll, customs clearances, filling paperwork and helping on the sales floor. Candidates for Assistant Manager Requirements •Knowledge of Jewelry certificate •Bsc in Business studies •Good communication skills •Over 5 years management experience in the high end retail jewelry industry •Friendly and able to work with a team All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule Candidates for all positions must be friendly and able to work with a team and also speak excellent English, while proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus These positions are currently held by work permit holders Applications can be submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276 Please also submit a copy of your application to TCI work permit board
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Report from October 10th Cabinet meeting His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 23rd meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 10 October 2018, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales. All Ministers were present except the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Gaming and the Hon. Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning. At this meeting Cabinet: •Noted an information paper on proposed amendments to the Elections Ordinance which would be put out for consultation; •Authorised the Ministry of Home Affairs to approve on an exceptional basis due to the serious impact following the 2017 hurricanes, specified payments for outstanding claims against TCIG for services provided by private companies after the hurricanes; •Approved an application from the owners of the Oasis at Grace Bay Resort and the Caribbean Paradise Inn for a reduction in customs import duties in respect of materials imported for the refurbishment of both developments in accordance with the 2017 TCIG Refurbishment Policy; •Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve the issuing of a public tender notice for the lease of Crown Land Parcel 60605/168 at Norway and Five Cays on Providenciales in accordance with Section 34 of the Crown Land Ordinance. Cabinet approved the reservation of parcels 60602/144 and 153 for the expansion of Government offices and facilities;
•Approved the appointments relating to the size of catch and the of Mr Ashwood Forbes as Chairman quota allocation for fisheries in South and Ms Curlena Phillips as Employee Caicos and Providenciales; Representative of the National Health • Noted the recommendation of Insurance Board (NHIB) Appeals the Procurement Board on the award Tribunal for a period of two years in of the following contract in accordance accordance with Section 5 (2) of the with the Public Procurement Ordinance National Health Insurance Regulations – TR 18/07 Schools Infrastructure Part II; Project Phase I; •Approved the •Received an up-date by the recommendation of the Board of Invest Chair of the TCI National Disaster TCI on the appointment of a new Chief Recovery Task Force on recent and Executive Officer of Invest TCI subject planned work of the Task Force since to clarification on certain terms; the last report to Cabinet; •Approved proposed •Noted reports by the amendments to the Schedule of the TCI Statutory Bodies up-dating Ports Authority (Stevedores Fees and Cabinet on the implementation of Charges) Regulations 2008 to adjust recommendations following a review of the stevedoring tariff in accordance the Statutory Bodies at the end of 2017; with Section 15 of the Regulations; •Approved, subject to •Approved, on a conditional amendments being made and resources basis, an application from the Grace being available, the establishment and Bay Club for a reduction in customs implementation of the TCI National duties in respect of furnishings and Sports Policy; fixtures imported for the refurbishment •Advised His Excellency the of the resort in accordance with the Governor to approve a Notice for the 2017 TCIG Refurbishment Policy; waiver of warehouse rents for goods •Authorised the Ministry of deposited in the Queen’s Warehouse by Education to sign a Memorandum of applicants for the period commencing Understanding with the University 10 October 2018 – 10 November 2018; of the West Indies (UWI) for the UWI •Approved the reprint of to establish an Open Campus Site on the Companies Ordinance and the Providenciales to improve access to Proceeds of Crime Ordinance along tertiary education; with subsidiary legislation made under •Advised His Excellency those Ordinances; the Governor to approve, subject to •Received an up-date by Her amendments being made, the draft Excellency the Deputy Governor on the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) next batch of project tender documents (Amendment) Regulations 2018; to be issued. •Approved the opening of the Further information on these 2018/19 Conch Season to run from 15 matters will be provided by Ministers October 2018 – 15 July 2019. Cabinet in due course. further approved recommendations
VACANCY- JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC- VEHICLE SERVICE CENTER Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Journeyman Mechanic Vehicle Service Center FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Description • Perform diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on FTCI’s vehicle fleet, and off-road equipment in a safe, efficient, quality minded, internal and external customer focused manner. Perform maintenance and repair on aerial lift equipment to manufacturer’s guidelines and industry best practice in accordance with the safety and reliability standards of FortisTCI. Main Duties • Responsible for daily inspection and maintenance of the light and heavy fleet in safe and efficient cost effective manner • Maintain competency in both Air and Hydraulic systems. • Maintain and repair the FTCI Electric Vehicle Fleet. • Maintain and repair all motorized equipment and specialty tools. • Responsible to travel to all FTCI Territories to maintain and repair the FTCI Fleet as required. • Responsible to assist and support in the implementation of Health and Safety and Environmental Practices including participation on scheduled safety meetings. • Address deficiencies and initiate corrective action for issues identified by the Line staff during the Daily-Weekly Heavy Fleet Inspections. • Complete annual equipment inspections and initiate corrective actions for identified deficiencies • Diagnose and repair problems with fleet as they arise. • Maintain Fleet Maintenance Records and Reports as required. • Ensure good housekeeping at and around the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
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• Ensure that the Vehicle Maintenance Facility is secure at all times. • Required to participate in the Vehicle Service Center “On-Call” to provide emergency after hour and weekend response. • Assist with the procurement of parts and materials locally and internationally for all FTCI Motorized Fleet. • Liaise with other Fortis subsidiaries mechanics to ensure best practice methods are current and up to date. • Required to work independently without immediate supervision. • Employee maybe requested by the immediate supervisor to work overtime to complete a required task. Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: • Journeyman Mechanic qualifications • 5 Years’ Experience • Basic shop cutting & welding course • Level Four Certificate of completion of a hydraulic course from CUFC. • Post qualification experience in a vehicle service center environment. • Excellent team player and team building skills • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure • Goal-oriented • Self-motivated with a proven safety record • Must hold and maintain an applicable and valid Turks & Caicos Islands Driver’s License Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgment: • Excellent team player and team building skills • Good analytical skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure • Goal-oriented • Self-motivated Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is October 23 2018. Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com
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The International School TCI It has been a whirlwind few months for ISTCIs Middle School. Their first year ended on a high note with Yr. 7 students traveling abroad to Western Canada, experiencing a number of action-packed adventures, such as world-class white water rafting and flying along miles of ziplines. In addition, students visited local indigenous archeological sites and fishing grounds, an old growth temperate rainforest, as well as a large scale copper mine - all enhancing their learning of curriculum objectives with a hands-on approach. A warm thank you goes out to all that supported their fundraising efforts, which ensured that all individuals were able to participate. A big shout goes out to The Somerset for their fantastic staff-coordinated movie night on the lawn!
The positive vibe continues, as ISTCI Middle School rolls into the 2018 - 2019 academic year with the opening of their new facility. Classrooms have been kitted out with the latest in technology as a sleek, new cooperative learning environment. The students and staff invite you to come along and view what they’re all about during the Grand Opening, September 27.
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TCI Blood Bank looking for voluntary blood donors by Daisy handfield SUN Freelance Writer The Turks and Caicos Islands Blood Bank is currently in need of voluntary blood donors, according to the medical technologist for the public health lab, Mr. Ricardo Missick. Missick is strongly encouraging residents and even visitors to donate blood, regardless of their blood type, and has welcomed everyone to visit the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Providenciales, or the Cockburn Medical Centre in Grand Turk to give blood. He explained that although residents were always generous when it came to donating blood, there was an expiration date on the supply. He said: “The blood is only good for 35 days, so there is always a need for blood, whether we use it or not.” Missick said the bank tries to keep at least 15 units of blood for Providenciales and at least five units
or more for the island of Grand Turk. He explained that the supply is not only used for accidents, but for surgeries and other matters, so it was always crucial to keep blood stocks up. The medical technologist is constantly encouraging everyone 17 years of age or older and in good health, to go down to the hospital from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm to donate blood. If it is a large group that is interested in donating blood, the blood bank will facilitate those individuals on a weekend. Mr. Samuel Johnson, director of the public health lab shared Mr Missick’s sentiments and elaborated on the donation process. He said: “We are actively engaged in recruiting voluntary donors as we would on a day-to-day basis. This, however does not remove the challenge of actually securing the units at a time when it is most needed, as factors such as schedules of a potential donor may not permit their availability. The blood
donation process presents with very little discomfort and is completed in just about 20 minutes per donor, after which each donor is provided light refreshments to aid with their normal physiological functions.” The blood bank and the blood supplying system have been divided into two major activity centres. One is the inventory and the supply chain side, which falls under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health is responsible for contacting donors and bringing them in to donate blood. Then, there is the transfusion service which is under the laboratory at InterHealth Canada. The donors go and they donate a unit of blood which receives initial testing then it goes to the main hospital lab where the testing is repeated. If the physician deems that the patient needs a blood transfusion, then they complete the testing and do the transfusion at the laboratory.
Ricardo Missick, medical technologist for the public health lab
Junior Minister of Tourism represents Turks and Caicos Islands at Regional Youth Congress Junior Minister of Tourism, Zoe Butler, represented the Turks and Caicos Islands at The Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress which was held at Atlantis, Paradise Islands in The Bahamas on October 4, 2018. The Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress is an integral part of The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual State of Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC). The Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress is a regional activity involving students between the ages of 14-17 from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) member
countries. Its main aim is to stimulate greater awareness and excitement about tourism among young people in Caribbean communities, by allowing them to research various facets of the tourism sector and share their ideas and vision with respect to future directions for Caribbean tourism. Zoe Butler, a fifth form student of the Clement Howell High School, gave a riveting speech accompanied by an outstanding video presentation which was lauded by her peers and organizers of the event. Ms. Butler participated among seventeen (17) other junior
ministers and commissioners from throughout the Caribbean region. The Caribbean Tourism Organization declared 2018 as the year of Wellness and Rejuvenation in the Caribbean. Ms. Butler was tasked with selecting one wellness sector and sharing how her Ministry plans to tap into this area with a view to designing and creating a new wellness and rejuvenation tourism product or service offering, which has a Caribbean flair, feel and/or touch. Ms. Butler proposed and presented a solid case for the development of a wellness and
rejuvenation center in Middle Caicos. Her three minute presentation, which was supported by months of research and preparation, was coached by Ms. Blythe Clare, Training Manager of the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board. Ms. Clare commented, “Zoe’s presentation was exceptional and she represented the Turks and Caicos Islands well. I was extremely proud of her as I have been of all our participants over the years”. The Turks and Caicos Islands has participated in CTO’s Youth Congress for over 10 years.
provision and personal development planning Work with the Director to ensure that adequate insurance is in place for all necessary areas of the business Provide support to the office in all other financial matters
Positions Available Finance & Administration Manager Duties and responsibilities Finance Ensure that sound processes and procedures are in place which are followed, so financial transactions are recorded in an accurate, timely and complete manner Oversee the maintenance of the primary ledgers within the organisation, ensuring regular reviews and reconciliations are performed Preparation of annual accounts, and the primary point of contact with the organisation’s external auditors Ensure that all statutory and tax returns are made in an accurate and timely manner Implement appropriate financial controls over payments and bank transactions, ensuring timely and efficient payments to suppliers Embed robust income and credit control processes, and perform analyses on income generating activities on a regular basis to ensure that they remain profitable Manage the month-end process, including ensuring that data is accurate and complete before closing the ledgers to produce financial reports by the specified deadlines Production of monthly reports including management accounts, project reports and donor reports that include variance analysis and commentary Perform cash-flow forecasting, and report on the cash position of TCIRC Process the monthly payroll, ensuring that information is up to date and accurate, and that any payroll taxes or contributions are paid when due Manage the bank and cash processes of TCIRC including monitoring of bank balances, performing reconciliations, carrying out cash counts and ensuring the bank register is up to date Manage and maintain the fixed asset register Assist in the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts and key performance indicators Ensure that improvements in the TCIRC finance function are made in line with the branch financial action plan, with the assistance of the British Red Cross Overseas Branches Finance Manager Capacity building of the Finance & Admin Officer; assisting with training
Oversee the following responsibilities, some of which will be executed by other staff members or lead volunteers: Vehicle Management Ensure that all vehicles are licensed and ensured Maintain a database of all drivers authorized to drive the vehicles Administration Manage the purchase, distribution, use and repairs of all office equipment (e.g. computers and projectors) Ensure that all computers have appropriate software and security Ensure that security procedures are implemented Oversee all administrative filing, record-keeping and archiving Implement and maintain procedures/office administrative systems Deal with correspondence, complaints and queries from supporters and beneficiaries Provide support to the office in all other administrative matters Logistics Ensure that the procurement procedure and chart of authority is being followed, including the completion of required documentation (purchase orders, goods received notes, etc) Ensure that stock takes are being carried out as specified in the procedure Prepare paperwork for all international imports (e.g. tax exemption, landing permission, etc) Provide support to the office in all other logistics matters Other Ensure staff comply with security guidelines Liaise with colleagues at British Red Cross as required, assisting to provide any information required Uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Undertake any other duties that may be requested by the Director Wages: $29,400.00/ per annum Only Belongers apply for these positions. Applications forms available from Turks and Caicos Red Cross Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.
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Small local business TCI Coffee Roasters celebrates Heritage Week
This week celebrated National most of the gift shops across Provo, Heritage Day in Turks and Caicos. and in the cruise port at Grand Turk, Schools, businesses and individuals and are also exclusively served at across the islands joined with hosted Shay Cafe in Grace Bay,” they told events on this special public holiday to The SUN. The bright new look uses 5 show appreciation for the TCI and its of the National TCI colours - bright roots. Small local business TCI pink for conch, turquoise blue for Coffee Roasters, who are the country’s our sparkling clear waters, green to only local coffee roasting company, represent the foliage of our lush sister celebrated in their own way this week islands, white for the traditional salt by launching their brand new “Colours flats, and lastly sunshine yellow! of the Turks and Caicos” range of Each bag contains a unique blend of freshly roasted beans, to be enjoyed coffee bags! The company is owned and throughout the day; from a “Blue operated by Kate Burchill and her Hills” breakfast blend to a more robust “French Cay Roast”. mother Victoria Turner. The raw green beans, which “We have been roasting coffee here in Provo for 12 years, we import are organic and sustainably sourced green raw beans and roast them in from all over the world, are carefully small batches and then mix them by roasted right here on island in small hand to create our unique blends. We batches by artisan and expert roaster then sell wholesale to many of the Victoria Turner, who has been hotels such as Seven Stars, Point operating TCI Coffee in Providenciales Grace, Le Vele, as well as to the IGA for the last 12 years, and who’s supermarkets. We have gift bags in signature beans have become a firm
We are seeking to employ, suitably qualified and experienced hospitality professionals in the positions listed below. Our ideal candidates should have an outstanding command of the English language, written and oral, and speak Italian, strong communication and excellent customer service skills with an all-inclusive background. Italian Executive Chef Job Summary: Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training in Italian cuisine. •Responsible for the execution of all company policies and procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls. •Advise the Corporate Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. •Responsible for the creation of all Italian recipes and Pizza menus, maximizing profits and minimizing loss. •To assist the Corporate Executive Chef in budgeting i.e food cost/payroll/etc. •Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of the day-to-day operation. •Assist in training and development of Culinary staff members. •To maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items. •To test and evaluate products for quality, paying attention to yield/holding qualities/ market price/wastage usage of leftovers. •Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that the correct standards are maintained. •Responsible for control of equipment and scheduling maintenance. Requirements: •Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role with focus in Italian cuisine. •University/College degree •Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required •Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities •Developed proficiency with forecasting, cost controls and scheduling through related experience. •Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when need. •Highly responsible & reliable with the ability to work well under pressure in fast paced environment. •Ability to work cohesively as part of a team •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous always. •The ability to stand and/or walk for a long periods of time, lift 40lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs. •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Salary for this position begins at $40,000 - $50,000 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested persons may contact our HR department Mon. – Fri. from 9am-3pm via telephone number 946-8054 or you may submit your resume with qualifications and experience to: hr@wihl.com Closing date ---- October 27th , 2018
favourite in households across the TCI. This new rebrand is partly thanks to the support of the MSME Program cultivated by Invest Turks and Caicos, who have guided TCI Coffee Roasters through the process of finding investment and with help from the CED in executing an effective Business Plan for the new design and launch of their bright new project. They hope that their successes in the Small Business category will encourage other young local entrepreneurs to work with Invest TCI to kick start their dream in the same way! The first of these delightful little gift bags can be found at FOTTAC in the Regent Village this week, and make the perfect little taste of TCI for tourists and friends to take home to remember their time here in the Turks and Caicos. Althea and the girls at FOTTAC have been long time
supporters of TCI Coffee Roasters little business efforts, and even have their very own unique blend of Bambarra Rum Soaked TCI Coffee beans which are definitely worth a try!
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Kem Gardiner & Fearless Praise hosts album release concert By Todeline Defralien Pastor Kem Gardiner and Fearless Praise, a local Christian nonprofit ensemble featuring some of the country’s premium musicians and singers recently hosted an album release concert. The concert was held Sunday September 30th, 2018 at Abundant Life Ministries International, featuring the ministries of Oslien Jadorte of Bimini, Bahamas, Nigel Lewis of Trinadad & Angel Coleby-Taylor of Turks & Caicos. Pastor Kem Gardiner, Group Leader of Fearless Praise has recently won Pop Recording of the Year at the 2017 Marlin Awards from his freshman album “Captured” where the group was among the highlighted International Performers and now has successfully released his sophomore album “I’m Alive” featuring Fearless Praise. The exceptional album release party received great support for the community and it making waves across the country. “I have been getting very positive feedback from the community. Everyone that we have spoken to said that they really enjoyed the concert
Pastor Kem Gardiner and Fearless Praise team and that the CD is phenomenal. I’ve always enjoyed working with people and after receiving the green light from the Lord, I began searching out some of the best musical and vocal talent this country has to offer. We have become a family and it is a relationship of mutual benefits where we all learn from each other,” Gardiner told The SUN in an interview. Fearless Praise was formed in August 2015 and they have been evangelizing the Northern Caribbean
region ever since. Gardiner added: “It is my hope that through the music God has given us, unity, hope, joy and ultimately salvation is brought to those in despair, both nationally and internationally. Music is a unifying tool that breaks down barriers like no other platform and we intend to fully utilize it.” The group is continuing efforts and making preparations to tour the Turks & Caicos Islands and Caribbean region. “You can expect nothing short
of greatness from Fearless Praise. The artistry within this ministry is world class and the anointing is evident. We are certain that the Lord will extend our borders throughout the Caribbean and the rest of the world in 2019 and beyond by his grace. Persons who are interested for bookings are encouraged to contact: Group Manager- Kamardia Simmons or Email: martzie_kvk@hotmail.com or kemgardiner@gmail.com
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Schedule of Classes and Examinations for Permanent Residence Certificate and Naturalization Applicants Below are the dates for the upcoming classes and examinations for persons applying for a Permanent Residence Certificate and those wanting to be naturalized.
DATES FOR CLASSES
DATES FOR EXAMINATIONS
September 10 – 28, 2018
October 5, 2018
October 8 – November 2, 2018
November 9, 2018
November 12 – December 7, 2018
December 12, 2018
January 7 – February 1, 2019
February 8, 2019
February 11 – March 8, 2019
March 15, 2019
March 18 – April 12, 2019
April 16, 2019
April 23 – May 17, 2019
May 24, 2019
May 27 – June 21, 2019
June 28, 2010
June 24 –July 19, 2019
July 22, 2019
Classes: Classes will be three (3) hours per week for a period of four (4) weeks. Fees: Cost of Instruction for English $360.00 Cost of Instruction for TCI Studies $360.00 Exam Fees: English Exam = $100 TCI Studies Exam = $200 The college will be closed from July 15th-August 23rd, 2019 for summer break. For further information, contact the College: Grand Turk Providenciales P.O. BOX 236 3 Success Way, Lighthouse Road Down Town Tel: 946-1163 Tel.: 941-3210 Fax: 946-1661 Fax: 941-8380
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Potential harm to children on school buses By Sabrina Green Children are the most important group in society, we have the responsibility to care for them in the present and they are our hope for the future. The children going to our schools today will be the future movers and shakers of our country tomorrow. There can be no more important group of individuals in our society than children. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) clearly lays out the minimum standards to be met for our children to grow up safely and develop into the capable and confident adults that we need them to become. These standards are broadly similar to the standards laid out in the International Bill of Human Rights which comprises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. They are a simply designed set of minimum standards to be met to ensure that our children grow up healthy and happy. There are several American designed school buses on Providenciales and it has been brought to the attention of the Commission that there is a fundamental design flaw in this method of transporting our children to school. These buses have been designed to drive on the right-hand side of the road where as in the Turks and Caicos Islands we drive on the left, this means that the school bus door opens into the road and not onto the pavement. This is made worse by the fact that these buses are often overcrowded and, consequently, many of the children must be transported standing up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA states that ‘the greatest risk to your child is not riding a bus but
approaching or leaving one’. Getting on or off the school bus is the time of greatest risk to the child. Of the 119 school-age pedestrians who died in school-vehicle-related crashes in the USA between 2003 and 2012, 30 percent were struck by another vehicle. The NHTSA goes on to provide advice to parents about road safety and the importance of children being aware of road traffic safety rules. In the US, however, the children get on and off school buses from the pavement side of the road at purpose designed bus stops. In the Turks and Caicos Islands children are getting on and off buses directly into the flow of traffic. This is an accident waiting to happen and the Government and the Education Ministry must act quickly to resolve the issue. The roads in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and more specifically in Providenciales, are well known to be dangerous for a variety of reasons and it is true that the Government is addressing some of these issues with the current road works being completed on Providenciales. However, it is not just the roads themselves that are dangerous, we are visited by many tourists from Canada and the US and both these countries drive on the right whilst we drive on the left, this has often led to accidents in the past. Additionally, there are a number of persons driving in the Turks and Caicos Islands who do not have the basic required road worthiness skills; The skill that all drivers must learn in order to be aware of the potential risks whilst operating a vehicle. When you consider these risks and then acknowledge that our children are walking off of school buses directly into the road it becomes clear that we are leaving our children at a significant risk of tragedy. Subsection 3 of Article 10 of the International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) states:
Article 10 3. Special measures of protection and assistance should be taken on behalf of all children and young persons without any discrimination for reasons of parentage or other conditions. The Commission can see no efforts being made to ensure the safety of our children in their journey to and from school. There are very few bus stops on the island and no protected laybys. Whilst the Commission recognizes that this will be a significant expense in constructing regular purpose designed bus stops along our highways, money spent protecting children is an investment in our future. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) addresses the safety of our children under Articles 3 and 6. Article 3 of the CRC states in subsection 3:
18 during normal school transportation hours, from 1989 to 1999, school buses are 87 times safer than private cars. Research undertaken by the Scottish Executive Central Research Unit with the purpose of increasing the proportion of non-car travel to school, reveals that travelling by bus or coach appears to be by far the safest method. Statistics suggest that a child travelling by car is seven times more likely to take part or be involved in a road traffic casualty than a child travelling by bus. These statistics, however, stem from countries with the appropriate infrastructure to support a school bus service and, sadly, the Turks and Caicos Islands do not. It is tragic that the government, whether the current or a previous administration, have brought an initiative to the islands that could help save children’s lives but have implemented it in such a poor fashion that they are putting those children’s lives at risk. Article 6 of the CRC is more direct in the onus it places upon countries that are signatories of the Convention in respect of protecting the lives of children.
Article 3 3. States Parties shall ensure that the institutions, services and facilities responsible for the care or protection of children shall conform with the standards established by competent authorities, particularly in the areas of safety, health, in the Article 6 number and suitability of their staff, 1. States Parties recognize that as well as competent supervision. every child has the inherent right to life. Article 3, subsection 3 of the 2. States Parties shall ensure CRC makes clear the responsibility of to the maximum extent possible the government to ensure that the school survival and development of the child. buses are safe for our children. Clearly, the ‘services and facilities responsible The Human Rights Commission for the care and protection of children’ recognizes that the current situation do not ‘conform with the standards of places the children on school buses at competent authorities’, when children significant risk of a tragic accident and are getting off school buses into the path contends that measures must be put in of oncoming traffic. place to limit this risk in the short term Generally, school buses are and eliminate the risk in the long term. significantly safer for children than traveling to school in private cars. * Sabrina Green is Director of the Research undertaken by NHTSA in the Turks and Caicos Islands Human USA notes that when comparing the Rights Commission number of fatalities of children aged 5 to
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT LIVE-IN CARETAKERS Two candidates needed as a live-in caretaker for two properties. The successful candidates are expected to perform daily maintenance tasks such as housekeeping, gardening and lawn care. They will also be in charge of scheduling and supervising of all task and duties. On Call 24hrs and will work a 6 day work week. Main responsibilities and requirements •Oversee daily operation of the home •Serve as liaison for family regarding all household matters and management •Oversee deliveries, projects and general condition of the home •Must have great communication skills •Must be available on property during all-weather condition •Managing multiple projects with little oversight •Must be physically able to perform cleaning and maintenance duties •Must have computer skills as they will need to prepare reports and log for owners •Previous managerial or supervisory skills Salary: USD2000 plus housing Housekeeper Perform cleaning duties to maintain all rooms in a clean and orderly manner, including making beds, replenishing linens and amenities, cleaning rooms, vacuuming, emptying garbage. Report status of rooms and any damage, hazards, repairs; assume responsibility for keys signed out; update daily master sheet and assist with other requests Job requirements •Ability to work conscientiously, meets deadlines, follows instruction and directions, with minimal supervision and detailed oriented •Ability to stand, sit, kneel constantly to handle specific details or demands of quality and speedy guest services •Ability to push, lift and/or pull equipment up to or more than 100 lbs •Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extend arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces •Additional language abilities preferred Wages:USD6.25 per hour
LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER The successful candidate will live on property ensure that the Villa is always clean, neat, tidy and welcoming. On Call 24hrs and will work a 6 day work week. Responsibilities •Provide turn down service by partially removing and storing bedspread, replenishing amenities, linens, and supplies and filling ice bucket as requested by guest •Collecting, washing, ironing and returning laundry to the appropriate place. Hand wash delicate items. •Strip and make beds, change linens and dust all furniture thoroughly •Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in all rooms •Respond in a timely manner to owners requests for items and/or other information •Carrying out weekly grocery shopping •Handling petty cash and debit cards •Managing security alarms •Occasional babysitting •Carrying out any other tasks that the employer may reasonably ask •Must stay on property and work through all weather conditions Job knowledge/Skills/Abilities •Ability to work conscientiously, meets deadlines, follows instruction and directions, with minimal supervision and detailed oriented •Ability to stand, sit, kneel constantly to handle specific details or demands of quality and speedy guest services •Ability to push, lift and/or pull equipment up to or more than 100 lbs •Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extend arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces Salary: USD1200 plus housing
ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED Candidates should apply via e-mail at localvillashr@gmail.com for consideration Prospective applicants who are Belongers kindly send copies of your application to the board. Application deadline: October 15, 2018
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Acuant helps Jay Saunders’ company DSS verify unbanked individuals AssureID Authenticates Government-Issued IDs to Comply with KYC Regulations
Acuant, a global provider of identity verification solutions, announced that Domus Semo Sancus (DSS) Ltd. selected Acuant’s AssureID for identity verification. DSS, founded by E. Jay Saunders in November 2014, is a financial technology company that is building tools to encourage financial inclusion and bridge the e-commerce divide. AssureID powers the company’s flagship product, SafetyNet™, to authenticate driver’s licenses, passports and other government issued IDs. There are approximately 1.7 billion adults worldwide who are unbanked, meaning they have no ability to provide financial institutions with the necessary documentation to prove they are who they say they are. SafetyNet provides a technological solution to international Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations by using AI to generate a profile report in the click of a button to verify the user. “Living in the Caribbean, I am acutely aware of the challenges that many individuals face with sending money to their families living abroad,” said E. Jay Saunders, Chairman & CEO of Domus Semo Sancus (DSS). “But for us to help the global unbanked achieve
VIVIENNE LOUISE CLARE Location is South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to wash, clean house and iron clothing Pay is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-9922 This position is held by a work permit holder. Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking (3) Heavy Duty Mechanic •Hourly rate $15.00 •To work 6 days per week •Must have 10 years experience in this field •Must be Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of heavy duty equipment These positions are held by a Non-Belongers Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400
financial inclusion, we must adhere to stringent KYC regulations to prove the identity of each person. Every time someone exploits the global financial system, it makes it harder for everyone else – especially those most in need.” In response to the challenges of verifying users via the KYC process, banks have started de-risking and pulling out of areas they consider high-risk. SafetyNet uses artificial intelligence to perform due diligence checks across tens of thousands of online data sources, pulling together real-time KYC profiles from digital documentation. AssureID is embedded within SafetyNet to help improve the KYC and customer onboarding processes. “We needed an identity verification provider that could quickly and effectively verify global IDs. The sophistication and ease of use of Acuant’s AssureID blew away the competition,” added Saunders. “Acuant is constantly updating and expanding its library to reach over 200 countries and territories worldwide. We’re proud to help serve the unbanked population through identity verification,” said Yossi Zekri, President and CEO of Acuant. Acuant is an identity verification platform that reduces fraud while
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providing a seamless customer experience. Acuant’s products are award-winning, multi-platform solutions, deployable via web services (cloud), mobile, and desktop applications. Core products include intelligent data capture and autofill software, and identity document authentication with the industry’s highest speed and accuracy rates. Acuant also offers Chip and e-Passport authentication with PKI, facial recognition software, and expert manual review of documents to help ensure the highest level of security. Holding more than 20 patents and powered by human-assisted machine learning, Acuant possesses the industry’s largest ID library, and has completed more than 3 billion transactions worldwide. Partners include start-ups, Fortune 500 and FTSE 350 organizations in various industries including Finance, Government, Healthcare, Security/ IAM, Sharing Economy, and Travel. For more information, please visit www.acuantcorp.com. SafetyNet.ai is DSS’ award-winning enhanced due diligence (EDD) cognitive search and crime prevention tool. It helps companies comply with KYC and AML rules and regulations
DSS founder E. Jay Saunders by utilizing an artificial intelligence engine to help companies spot and mitigate risks before they become threats. SafetyNet.ai is cloud based and is offered in the following subscriptions: Lite, EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence), EDD Enterprise, Safe City, and Developer. For more information on Domus Semo Sancus (DSS) or SafetyNet.ai, visit: www. semosancus.com or www.safetynet.ai.
OSPREY BEACH HOTEL, GRAND TURK VACANCY - RESIDENT OPERATIONS MANAGER
This is a hands on position for a 32 room beachfront Hotel
Is Seeking a Fisherman To work six days per week in South Caicos Pay is on commission as per the daily catch Applicant must be able to dive Please contact: 231-1879 This position is held by a work permit holder. Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Louise Gibbs Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker To take care of kids and maintain home Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy. To work 5 days a week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact 242-1011 This position is held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board
Duties will include but not limited to: •Full charge of hotel in the absence of the Manager and Front Office Manager •Assist guests in a pleasing, friendly and professional manner •Management of HR Department. •Full charge of Restaurant and Bar on 5 evenings weekly to closing •Assist all departments at any time necessary •Assist in training in designated departments. •Assist on Front Desk when necessary. The successful candidate must have: •A minimum of 8 Years successful experience in all hotel departments •Must provide a continuous record of work history for the past 10 years, complete with references and contact information for references. •Must provide in their own hand writing a paragraph describing their unique qualifications for this position. This is a new position. Annual remuneration: US$35,000 based on qualification and experience. Applications should be sent via email no later than October 26, 2018 to ospreybeach@ tciway.tc. Applicants may also forward a copy of their applications directly to the Labour Commissioner, Ministry of Border Control and Employment, Grand Turk.
SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES Needed Urgently: Four (4) Cleaners/Car washers Duties: Washing and detailing automobiles Wages: On a commission basis Qualification: Honest, hardworking, highly motivated, Friendly, must be able to work under minimum supervision and flexible hours, Ability to safely operate motor vehicle. Experience is essential. Closing date for application is October 19th, 2018 These positions are held by Work Permit Holders Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board or use directly: Sparkle Cleaning Services Suite 5, Southside Plaza, Five Cays Road, Providenciales Tel: (649)241-0237 Email: carwashguy@hotmail.com
Divorce Notice
I Albert “Ackee” Williams of Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands, Is attempting to locate Gislande Williams my estranged spouse in an attempt to conclude proceedings. Albert Williams vs. Gislande Williams. I can be contacted on 649-245-1472
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Managing breast cancer risk with lifestyle By Dr. Marsha Barnett It’s October and of course, it is breast cancer awareness month. The month is rife with reminders to do self-breast exams every month and to get annual mammograms, and there are numerous messages reminding us of the signs of breast cancer and celebrating breast cancer survivors. But what if there were things we could do to lower our risk of developing breast cancer in the first place? Whilst there are many risk factors we have no control over such as our genetics, family history, the age at which we started menstruating or entered menopause, a few things have been linked to an increase in risk for breast cancer that are within our control. So, let’s use this month to do all I spoke of before but also to tweak our lifestyles where necessary. Limit alcohol intake Drinking alcohol is clearly linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and many other cancers as well. The risk isn’t seen in women who have an occasional drink or even those who have one drink per day. However, in women who drink 2 or more servings of alcohol on a daily basis, a 20% higher risk of developing breast cancer is noted when compared to women who do not drink alcohol. If you don’t drink, don’t start and if you currently drink more than one drink per day, reduce your intake.
Become physically active
physical activity.
Evidence is growing that regular physical activity reduces breast cancer risk, especially in women past menopause. Exactly how physical activity might reduce breast cancer risk isn’t clear, but it may be due to its effects on body weight, inflammation and hormones. As little as half hour alternate days may be enough. But of course, if you can manage more than that right now, go for it, and do a mix of aerobic and resistance training exercises. If you’re not there yet, gradually increase your fitness levels until you can train for an hour at a time, but get moving.
Understand contraceptive risk
Control your weight Being overweight or obese, especially after menopause increases breast cancer risk. This is because fat cells don’t just sit on your things, abdomen or butt but are actually thought to be metabolically active tissue. Fat cells are able to make estrogen, and it is the increase in estrogen from excess fat especially on our tummy that is thought to increase the risk of developing breast cancer! Also, women who are overweight tend to have higher blood insulin levels. Higher insulin levels have been linked to some cancers, including breast. Aim to stay at a healthy weight throughout your life and avoid excess weight gain by balancing your food intake with
GENERAL MANAGER GraceKennedy Limited is seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Insurance professional for one of its subsidiaries, GK Insurance Brokers, located in Turks and Caicos. Reporting to the Managing Director of Allied Insurance Brokers based in Jamaica, the General Manager will be responsible for the strategic leadership and growth of the company. The Role
Most studies have found that women using oral contraceptives have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than women who have never used them. However, once off the pill, the risk goes down over time as women who stopped using oral contraceptives for over 10 years no longer have any increased breast cancer risk. Keep in mind that many intrauterine devices also use hormones, as do skin patches, implants, and vaginal rings. Therefore, it is expected that all of these modalities can increase one’s risk of developing breast cancer. Rethink hormone replacement therapy
Dr. marsha Barnett treatment. Whilst having one or multiple risk factors does not mean you will develop breast cancer, knowing what these risk factors are can help you to adjust your lifestyle where possible. Hormonal therapy, at whatever stage of life, may be necessary for advisable for many. However, having a sedentary lifestyle, or excesses in weight or alcohol intake should be addressed as these lifestyle issues not only affect the risk of developing breast cancer but a myriad of other conditions.
Hormone therapy has been used for many years to help relieve hot flashes and many other symptoms of menopause as well as help prevent osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. For most women, especially those who have not had a hysterectomy, both estrogen and progesterone are combined to treat these symptoms and combined hormone therapy has been *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general found to increase the risk of breast practitioner who also specialises cancer. This increase in risk can be in dermatology. For questions or seen with as little as 2 years of use! comments, please contact her at Luckily, a woman’s breast cancer risk drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at seems to return to that of the general Associated Medical Practices - 946population within 5 years of stopping 4242.
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The General Manager will be responsible for preparing the company’s business plans and directing the operations to achieve budgeted goals and other key performance indicators. The individual selected will be responsible for managing and promoting the image of the company as the Broker of choice. The successful candidate will develop and motivate a team of professionals who are committed to delivering high quality service. The General Manager will maintain appropriate contacts and develop relationships with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will focus on increasing the company’s client portfolio through the acquisition and renewal of customer accounts. The General Manager will focus on the company’s risk management.
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The ideal candidate will have completed a post graduate degree in Business Administration or related discipline and have the Insurance Qualification such as Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII). The General Manager must have a minimum of ten years’ experience in general insurance of which, at least seven must be at a senior management level. The candidate must have knowledge of all classes of insurance and reinsurance as well as the Laws of Turks and Caicos Islands. The candidate must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability to build and motivate teams to achieve results. Sound decision making, analytical, forecasting and organisational skills are required for the post. Proven, effective oral and written communication skills as well as strong negotiations skills are essential. The ideal candidate must have advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Project and financial software applications.
Salary range $60,000 - $80,000 Position held by permit holder. Suitably qualified persons are invited to submit applications online at hrsupport@gkco.com by October 26, 2018 . Turks and Caicos Islanders are invited to also send application to the TCI Labour Board.
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Seven initiatives To Address TCI Crime: A Bold Perspective (Part 4) An Industrial Academy By Rev. Dr. John Malcolm
Most of my early life I spent in The Bahamas where I was exposed to a progressive and forward thinking people, with the mindset to be the masters of the own destiny. That is when I developed my nationalist tendencies and my desire to see a more progress and aggressive people in my own Turks and Caicos Islands. I remember when the development of Grand Bahama (Freeport) was about to ‘take off’, the average Grand Bahamian did not have the skills nor the basic training to capitalize on the many clerical, bookkeeping and lower management jobs that were being created. Many of these jobs were held by Turks and Caicos Islanders, who had gone to Jamaica and other places to study and train to prepare themselves for the future. I remember persons such as Louis Hall, John Smith, John and Claude Swann. I remember persons such as John Dickenson and Alvin Dickenson. I remember Desmond Durham and Louie Astwood, who were wellestablished businessmen, when the average Grand Bahamian could only find work in the construction field. However, I observed that a remarkable transformation took place
when many of those Grand Bahamians who worked in construction, began to go to night school and upgraded themselves. Within two to three years these same persons were in position to take jobs as front desk clerks and managers, night auditors, bookkeepers and accountants in the many hotels and business houses that were opening. At the same time the new majority-rule, predominantly black, PLP government embarked upon an ambitious program of building new schools all across the country and sending persons abroad for training and preparation for the massive development that was unfolding, if not all across the country, at least in the Nassau and Grand Bahama islands. When I returned home to live in the mid 1970’s and saw the potential and ‘budding’ signs for development, I immediately began to advocate for the establishment of an industrial training school to prepare persons with the necessary skills to be able to fill the job positions that I knew were going to come with development. I realized that there was a need for masons and carpenters, electricians and plumbers. I realized there was a need for bookkeepers and accountants. My advocacy fell on deaf ears, and a blind eye was turned to any prospects for the future development of these
New Frontier Construction Ltd. is looking for: 1 Heavy Equipment Mechanic Primary Job Functions: -Responsible for maintaining all heavy equipment such as front end -loaders, excavators, and other mobile equipment -Order parts for rolling stock, maintain and manage parts inventory -Assist in developing PMs for all mobile equipment and ensuring proper maintenance is completed -Interface with area planner to get mobile equipment scheduled for repair based on critically and availability -Participate in area project work Additional Requirements: •Must be able to work various shifts per week. •Must have 5 years experience in electrical and hydraulics •Must have Valid Driver’s License •Be authorized and willing to work in the South Caicos,TCI. •Must be 30+ years old . SALARY:$16,000.00 per annum and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board Submit Resumes to: New Frontier Construction Ltd.. email: islandcrops@tciway.tc Note: This position is currently held by a work permit holder.
HS LTD. HS LTDis seeking suitableapplicantsfor the following position:
KITCHEN HELPER •Assists with food preparation and cooking as assigned •Check deliveries, ensuring all have arrived and are correct and signing off invoices before the supplier leave •Washing up and cleaning of all section of the kitchen •Removes all garbage from kitchen, food storage area and restaurant. stocking and cleaning of food storage areas •Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends when required Wages: $7.00 per hour Interested applicants should contact Veronica Rigby via email at ronnie@ habgroup.com or by fax 649-946-5191. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email or telephone to schedule an interview.Closing date for applications is October 29, 2018.
islands. It was my cry that development was coming and that our people would be left behind. People who know me personally will recall this refrain being echoed by me over the years, ‘our people will be left behind’. So here we are, our people have being left behind because we were not prepared for the rapid development that took place, even though concentrated mainly on Providenciales, yet we did not adequately prepare our people for the opportunities that we have witnessed coming on stream over the years. Successive governments over the years have provided scholarships to deserving persons and many have returned to make heir contributions to the advancement of our country, this is good, I applaud their efforts. But no provision has been made for those who are not academically inclined, who perhaps could not qualify for scholarships, but who could have benefitted from training to be able to use their hands to make a living for themselves. These are the young men who are sitting on the street corners, and under the trees, in Back Salina, in West Road, on Conch Ground Bay, in Fives Cays, the Bight and North Side, everyday, while they are seeing nonTurks and Caicos Islanders, with their Rev. Dr. John Malcolm tools, going to work while they sit idly here in the TCI, the UK, and more by with no hope and no prospects for recently in the BVI, where he worked the future, because no body saw fit as Director of Engineering on Mosquito to give them the opportunity to be Island, a private island owned by Sir equipped with skills that would make Richard Branson. them employable. This is the kind of career Many of these young men trajectory that I envisioned as being find themselves selling drugs and possible for many young men who are housebreaking and other acts of sitting on the street corners and under criminality to support the drug habits the trees thinking that crime is their and in some instances even to provide only option for survival. for their families. There is an old Recently a National Skills saying that goes something like this Audit was completed, I have not read it ‘the devil will find work for idle hands’. but as its title suggests, I believe it was Once again at this, the designed to capture and reflect the skill ‘eleventh hour’ I am advocating for sets that are needed to run our economy. the establishment of an industrial/ I believe that this is a valuable tool technical training school, the T.C.I.I.A, for identifying the training needs of the (Turks & Caicos Islands Industrial the country, and is essential for the Academy). development of the curriculum of an I have envisioned this name industrial/technical school here in the for many years, and I have envisioned TCI. scores of young men and young women I am proposing, and maybe entering and exiting this institution this is already foreseen, that once the and taking their rightful places in this institution begins to turn out certified society, rather than being look upon persons, that a skills registry of as dumb and unemployable, with no these certified persons be kept by the other alternative than turning to crime. Labor Department, of the numbers I truly believe that some of our most of carpenters, masons, electricians, talented young men are behind bars. computer technicians, graphics I also believe that it is possible technicians etc., who graduate, so that to salvage their lives and make when there are work permit requests productive citizens of them. All they by major developers for jobs in these need are opportunities to be equipped field we will have the certified persons with skills that would make them to meet the needs. ready for the work force. An industrial I have heard the cry for a academy is the vehicle that will make technical school reiterated over and this happen. over again from many persons and I can attest to this personally from many different quarters. It is – when my own son graduated from a cry that I trust the government is high school in Nassau, he opted to go listening to, and will do something to the Bahamas Industrial College. about. An initiative such as this will He graduated with a certificate in air demonstrate to our youth that their condition and refrigeration technology. cries are being heard and that the He later attended Florida International things that are important to them are University, pursuing a bachelor’s being taken into serious consideration. degree in Engineering, and today he This is an initiative that I am confident, holds advanced certification in the field will restore a measure of hope to our of engineering, and has held some very youth, and eventually have a reversing prestigious jobs at premier resorts effect on increasing criminal activity.
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MP Akierra Missick of Turks & Caicos [Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous of Bermuda]
Over the last summer I have had the privilege and honour to represent Bermuda during the 43rd annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [CPA] conference held in Cayman Islands June 16thto June 23rd. During this conference we got to meet fellow parliamentarians from around the Caribbean region. Some were veterans such as Sir Gerald Watt QC, speaker of Parliament for Antigua and Barbuda, Picewell Forbes of the Bahamas and Vance Amory of St. Kitts and Nevis. Others were not so much veterans, but definitely seasoned politicians in their own rights. Persons such as Senator Anita Hayes of Trinidad and Tobago, MLA Chris Saunders of Cayman Islands and MP Akierra Mary Deanne Missick of Turks and Caicos. One of the key purposes of these CPA conferences is to facilitate regional parliamentarians gathering in one spot in an effort to build bonds and bridges amongst themselves and their respective countries. This worthy goal is indeed achieved amongst all of those who attend these events. Many parliamentarians go on to become life-long friends with each other and offering interpersonal and inter-regional advice and assistance whenever the needs occur. However, throughout the region those who are not elected parliamentarians may know about past and current leaders of other islands but more than likely not know about other members of parliament in other Caribbean territories. As prime example, most will know that the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda is the Hon. Gaston Browne or that the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis is the Hon Dr. Timothy Harris. Yet very few will have any real knowledge about the other parliamentarians. As leaders of the Caribbean, we have a duty to educate ourselves and each other on all matters that help to shape our region. Politics is one such area and the regional politicians are playing a role not just in the progression of their own countries but the Caribbean as a whole. To this end a new series will be created that helps to give a bit of a profile on regional parliamentarians. We will do our best to cover as many persons across the region. The very first parliamentarian to grace this series will be MP Akierra
Mary Deanne Missick [AMDM] of Turks and Caicos Islands [TCI]. Tell the people of the Caribbean who is Akierra Missick?
country – Leeward and Long Bay – ED 5. As the Constituency was created in 2012 I am the first MP of this constituency and they plan to have me as their MP for many years to come.
AMDM: Oh, that is easy, What are the major local Akierra Mary Deanne Missick is a concerns? proud Turks and Caicos islander who knows that the Turks & Caicos Islands AMDM: Local concerns to has an opportunity to be one of the Leeward and Long Bay are crime and leading small countries in the world. security. It is one of the more affluent So, I am working towards making that constituencies in the TCI, but we are vision a reality. now becoming targets for the increase Professionally, I am a in burglaries. We must continuously second term Parliamentarian, and a petition the police for greater practicing Senior Attorney/Lawyer in community presence in the area. the TCI. I am a Christian, and avid Environmental concerns are reader and island girl, you’ll find me often discussed by residents. Again, on the beach most weekends. we live in a beautiful area of the Island of Providenciales, but outsiders of the Tell us about your path towards community are constantly littering politics. and disposing their refuge on the AMDM: Politics, well, I when streets of our areas. I was younger, I knew I would be a representative of the people on day. I What are the major had the opportunity to attend school in national concerns? the USA at a young age and had my eyes on running for a US Senate seat. AMDM: Crime and illegal So, I volunteered with political migration is at the top of the list. organisations over the years, served in Earlier this year, for the first time, student and University Council, and our community had an illegal sloop studied politics whilst undertaking my landing. This created a great deal of law degree in the UK. I have registered fear in our neighbours and resulted in with political parties as early as the some of them taking action themselves age of 13. by arresting and detaining illegal Basically, you can say, migrants from the vessel. everything that I have done leading up to the 2012 election where I was Where do you see Turks elected after running for the first time and Caicos in the next 10 years? and appointed the Deputy Premier and Minister of Education was destined, or AMDM: As a leader in the as I like to say, a plan in the making region for employment opportunities for many, many years. and growth. The TCI is in a unique I served as the Secretary position to advance many new General of the Progressive National industries that the region has not Party [PNP] in 2007/2008 after having yet reviewed. As a new kid on the always remaining active in the party block with a smaller population, no from the time joined as a youth significant debt to speak of and very member in the year 2000. I continue to close proximity to the USA, we should serve in various capacities in the party be the next tech hub for the east coast including the Legal team. of the USA. I believe in service before We have islands that can just self, and whilst I appreciate the quick be dubbed ‘Tech Cays’, we should be accent I’ve had in the Party, I am embracing crypto-currencies and humbled to know that those roles are technology. We’re good with sun, sand no more important than the grassroots and sea, our hotel offerings are some supporter, who is looking to the party of the best in the world, it is now time to bring a vision of hope and propriety to capture another market and put our to our islands. ‘Beautiful by Nature’ stamp on it. Which constituency do you represent?
AMDM: The best in the whole
Where do you see the Caribbean region in the next 10 years?
Consultation on Notary Public Bill The general public is being invited to participate in providing feedback on the draft Notary Public Bill. Your comments are necessary in finalizing this Bill which is beneficial to the entire Turks and Caicos Islands. The Bill seeks to provide for a comprehensive and revised law to regulate the profession of notaries public in the Islands and thus will repeal the existing Notary Public Ordinance. The Bill will provide for requirements for eligibility to be appointed as a notary public and obligations to be met by persons appointed to this
office. The current Notary Public Ordinance was enacted as far back as 1894 and has been enforceable since 8th December 1894 and has only been amended in 2000 to update the notary acts and fees. The existing Ordinance limits the number of appointments to only five notaries public, which number has proven impracticable in this current age, and has warranted a decision on the ground for the appointing authority to appoint more notaries than is required by the Ordinance. It is proven that with the advancement of
time and with the development and growth in the Islands, there are more persons qualified to be appointed and to hold the office of a notary public and to perform such services. The draft Notary Public Bill is accessible via the government website www.gov.tc . The general public is also notified that comments can be sent to the following email address: notariespublicconsultation@gov. tc or to the Governor’s Office, Waterloo, Grand Turk. The consultation closes 18 October 2018.
Hon. Akeirra Missick AMDM: The current wave in the region is promising. I am impressed by the work of Barbados’ new PM Hon. Mia Motley in her engagement of the private sector, public sector and civic societies. She is very refreshing. I also follow closely PM Hon. Andrew Holness of Jamaica. He and I are part of a regional think tank called Caribbean 2030 Leaders Network, which has politicians, businessmen, tech leaders, environmentalist and regulatory persons all networking and finding ways to advance our region. I am honoured to be a member of such a group, and really believe we can bring our region into the forefront of the global scene. What one message would you send to the people of the Caribbean? AMDM: We cannot sit back and enjoy the last days of colonial oppression and think that the work is over, done or dusted. Our work is just starting, time to lead, time to show the world why our islands are important, and how we can shake this world up. Those day of continually answering to persons in Europe need to be well behind us. We, as a region need to take our rightful place in the global world. Let us stop complaining and get working collectively. Let us not be blinded by party colours and faces and work to the common good of our region. Yes, let us be proud of our history, but let’s get righting the next chapters of the regions life. One love!
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Let us demonstrate to our youths that we are preparing them for the future By Drexwell Seymour “I believe the children are the future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the Beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride to make it easier. Let the children laughter remind us how we used to be. Everybody’s searching for a hero.” – Whitney Houston We recently concluded the National Youth Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands which is celebrated the last Friday in September each year. Congrats to the organizers for the events this year. Congrats also to the Minister of Education, Hon Karen Malcolm on her announcement for the plans to introduce civics and history in our curriculum. This is something that many of us have been advocating for years. In fact, I wrote about this in a previous article. I do not know about you but I am tired of the talks that our youths are our priority. If our youths are the priority, why are we not demonstrating it. An event held on Youth Day once a year is not a priority. We need to engage our youths on a weekly or monthly basis from October culminating with the activities for National Youth Day the following September. Before I proceed any further, let me recognize the Department of Youth, the Sports Department, the Edward Garland Youth Center, Junior Achievement, the youth groups at the various churches, parents and other
community organizations that are doing their best to prepare our youths for the future. However, our youths continue to face major crisis in their lives which will require immediate intervention. I believe one of the songs that Whitney Houston sang many years ago is so appropriate for this article and so I will use some of the words of the song as some of the sub titles in this article. Teach them well Everyone needs to be taught well and this should start in the home. Parents teach your children values including but not limited to honesty, respect for others, good manners, good ethics and integrity. Unfortunately, in society today, the things we thought were wrong are now being considered right. In other to avoid misunderstanding, the best tool to use in teaching your child is the Bible. The Bible says Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Another form of teaching is for the parents to lead by example. Do not abuse your spouse. Do not be all over the place having promiscuous relationships. Do not be drinking excessively. Do not be cursing and lying. Some children will follow in the footsteps of their parents and so parents have to be very careful how they live their lives. To the churches, continue to
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have youth nights, Sunday school or children’s church. This may be the only place some of our children will get the biblical foundation. To the Ministry of Education, there is too much emphasis on competition and academics in the school. Quite frankly, only a few people are benefitting from this current level of system. We need to change our system and have our children focusing on increasing their thinking abilities and discontinue the positions and competition in schools. We need to introduce a technical school in our curriculum so that our children are prepare effectively for their passion. Some of our children are failing in the school system because we are not preparing them well. That new primary school the Government is building should be the new technical school. In addition, many of our students are sports oriented but it seems like sports is just for the first three years of high school. Sports is in the back burner as it is evident when some of athletes have to participate in international events. We need to continuously teach our children sports and invest heavily in sports including sporting facilities such as a YMCA.The sporting facilities and the technical school will keep our youth occupy. We have seen that locals such as Trevor Ariza, Delano Williams and Billy Forbes children can compete in the international arena. Therefore, we must ensure that more opportunities are created for others by having adequate sporting facilities here and financing for training and participation locally and overseas. In the work force, our children will be competing others and so we must ensure that they have access to quality tertiary education. Upgrade the community college to University so our children can study locally as the Government cannot fund every student overseas and some parents cannot cope with the overseas tuition. Finally, in terms of teaching, have monthly seminars for our youths and teach them the importance of absenteeism from premarital sex. Too many children are having children and end up being single mothers. Let them lead the way Some churches have Youth Sundays. All churches should implement this and have our young people participate as we prepare them for future leaders. Let them also prepare a word to preach. This is a great method for young people to study the word and get more involved in the things of God. Re-introduce the Duke of Edinburg Award. I know we participated in the past in this award but very little mention is made of this award in TCI now so I assume it is discontinued. This award prepares our youths for life and work. Re-introduce the Junior Parliamentary Debate that started many years ago. This is an awesome way to help our youths to lead the way and understand the process of parliament. Ensure that there are regular sporting events among the various schools and churches in TCI.
Introduce entrepreneurship and leadership training in the schools to prepare our youths to be leaders. There is a common saying that leaders are born not made. However, I believe leaders can be made through training and experience.
Show Them All the Beauty They Possess Inside Show Our Young People all the Beauty They Possess Inside. Too many of us are focusing on external beauty which is driving our young people to be somebody that they are not. Encourage them that they are valuable and very important and that no one is better than them. Let them know they are special and they are gifts and heritage from the Lord. Do not compare your children with others. Show them that they are unique. If they children are struggling academically in school. Don’t make them feel bad. IF you do, you may make the situation worst. Show them and remind them of the areas that they are very good in and let them cultivate that. IF we do not show them the beauty possess inside, they may end up suffering from low self esteem and depression. They may end up being easily persuaded by others for drugs, the use of guns sex and alcohol. We need to have continuous dialogue with our young people whether it is the parents or special community groups. For some parents, it is easy to have conversations with their children while for others it is a challenge. Do not cover up for anyone that abuses your child sexually, mentally or physically. There are too many cases where parents do not even believe their children when their children tell them about sexual abuse. Our children are precious and do not deserve to be abused. Let them know that. Give them a sense of pride Encourage them to be proud of who they are. Stand up for what they believe in and do not let peer pressure allow them to move away from their beliefs. Do not let them settle for less. Allow our young children to have a sense of pride by teaching them about their heritage.They should not be embarrassed about who they are. They have a purpose in this world and we need to remind them about that. As parents, friends, leaders, I say to you, no one is perfect but try your best to live a corrupt free life and a life of honesty and a life of patriotism to TCi. Hopefully the youths will be attracted to the good life you live so they can have a sense of pride. Conclusion It is time we seriously take our responsibilityto safeguard our youths who are the future. I know some individuals and organizations are trying but more help is needed. This will require a sacrifice from parents and others in the community. We cannot afford to have our youths to continue to go on the path that is currently trending in TCI and other parts of the world. I believe a change can take place among our young people. It is not late but everyone needs to play their part.
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SCHEDULE FORMS FORM 1 NOTICE OF DORMANT ACCOUNT
(Regulation 2)
Name of Financial Institution/TIN of Financial Institution SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD Address of Financial Institution 88 CHEROKEE ROAD LEEWARD HIGHWAY PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS Change of name, if any, of the Financial Institution THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA The public is hereby given notice that SCOTIABANK (TCI) LTD holds the following dormant accounts– Account Type
Account Name
Term Deposit
Curson Limited
Savings
Endymion Ltd
Term Deposit
Bryan R Clark
Savings
Leeward Limited
Term Deposit
Robert R Clark
Savings
Gula, Ewa
Term Deposit
William E James
Savings
Hall, Kelvano
Term Deposit
Aaron Becker
Savings
Pratt, Daynesha
Term Deposit
Robert R Clark
Savings
Garland, Razhon
Term Deposit
Alice L Virgil
Savings
Forbes, Jennella
Term Deposit
Kimberly Peyton
Savings
Glinton, Alvin
Term Deposit
Kimberly Peyton
Savings
Rigby, Martha
Term Deposit
Howard J Krape
Savings
Victor, Kerlyne
Term Deposit
Kimberly Peyton
Savings
Cabailo, Marina
Term Deposit
Thomas E Kane
Savings
Walker, Robert
Term Deposit
T.C.I. Leasing Ltd
Savings
England, Michael
Term Deposit
Cecilia Jennings
Savings
Headlam, Iris
Term Deposit
Robert G Saunders
Savings
Ludmila, Schuklin
Term Deposit
Chyna Clare
Savings
Kalista, Phyl
Term Deposit
Curalena L Phillips
Savings
Hamblett Kensley
Term Deposit
Nancy Mengel
Savings
Godet, Leon/Andre
Term Deposit
Savings
Ardell, Ross/Gerald
Danco Ltd. DBA Pizza Port/The Big Bamboo
Savings
Belony, Michel
Term Deposit
Ludwina Boeynaems
Savings
Smith, Robbie Ray
Term Deposit
Claude Servant
Savings
Parris, Lydia
Term Deposit
Savings
Talbot, Caroline
International Investments Management
Savings
Jennings, Rose
Term Deposit
Kevin Hutchinson
Savings
Yanes Ramos, Katheri
Term Deposit
Lois Taylor
Savings
Diamanche, Ricia
Savings
Global Contracting
Savings
Nurses Association
The public is also hereby given notice of the following– 1. Unless one or more of the following transactions are effected on a dormant account listed above on or before the 31st day of October 2018, the monies in the dormant account will be transferred to the general revenue of the Islands without further notice(a) Increase or decrease the amount held or owed in the Financial Institution1; (b) Present the passbook or other record for the crediting of interest or dividends in respect to any general deposit, demand deposit, savings deposit or deposit for a fixed period, made in the Islands; 1 Interest paid, or account fees applied, by a Financial Institution on monies held or owed in the Financial Institution shall not be regarded as a transaction which increase or decreases the amount held in the Financial Institution pursuant to section 4(4) of the Dormant Accounts Ordinance.
Term Deposit
Lynn Osterman
Term Deposit
Upendra I Jayasena
Term Deposit
Kurt D De Freitas
(c) Correspond in writing with the Financial Institution concerning the monies; or (d) Otherwise indicate an interest in the monies as evidenced in writing by the Financial Institution.
2. Subject to the Dormant Accounts Ordinance, on the transfer of the monies in the dormant account to the general revenue of the Islands, the dormant account holder will no longer have any right against the Financial Institution to the repayment of the monies transferred, but the dormant account holder will have against the Government such right to repayment of the monies transferred that the dormant account holder would have had against the Financial Institution. 3. Any interested person should contact the Financial Institution mentioned above to establish if that person is a dormant account holder.
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2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony highlights T he 4th annual National Honours and Awards ceremony was held at the H.J. Robinson High School Auditorium, Grand Turk, on Monday October 8th, 2018. Honorees were awarded for their life’s work at the ceremony which was attended by a wide cross-section of residents and several dignitaries. The National Honours and Awards programme confers upon Turks and Caicos Islanders accolades for demonstrating a keen sense of national consciousness and rendering meaningful and significant service to the Turks and Caicos Islands and its people. The National Honors and Awards Committee reviews the nominations submitted from throughout the country and carefully selects the honourees that are awarded
in one of seven (7) categories.
This year’s Honourees include: The Patriotic Award – Cayos Medal (PA) Llewelyn Handfield Henry Nathaniel Williams Daniel Williams Richard Savory The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) Charles Kingsley Laborde Christopher Hall The Long Service Medal (LSM) William Victor Delancy Stanley Eustace Williams Beverly Basden Malcolm Edward Hall Alveda Gardiner
Charlton Gardiner Robert Gardiner Maud Handfield Peter Forbes Joseph Benjamin Alexander Swann Hyacinth Swann George Garland Algernon Dean Keith Malcolm Barrett James Stefan “Correy” Forbes Lorett “Lovey” Forbes Brandford Hall Rosa Maria Clare Bradley Handfield Delton Jones Kendall Grant Lillian H Garland Elsa L. Coalbrooke Naomi Been Alicia Wilson Emily Lurlene Malcolm
Sharon Minott Edna Cottoy Capt. Clyde Ricardo Pardo Capt. Harold Charles Capt. Antonio Alexander Clarke Alfred Ernest Been National Young Achiever’s Medal (NYAM) Devonte Fulford-Gardiner Asahd Bain Davonte Missick Mikyo Simpson Patrick Guirand McKeever Lewis Kervins Martin
These photographs captured the award ceremony. Photos By: Anthony Forbes of Grand Turk.
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PARTICIPATE IN THE RESILIENT NATIONAL ENERGY TRANSITION STRATEGY (R-NETS) CONSULTATION The Turks and Caicos Government (TCIG), FortisTCI Limited and the independent energy expert, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), have begun a process to develop a Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS) for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). This follows the signing of a working agreement to draft the TCI Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy by the three parties on Thursday, September 13, 2018. The R-NETS process seeks to improve the resilience, cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability and quality of energy in the TCI and ensure prudent long-term investments in the sector to benefit all stakeholders. As part of this process, TCIG, FortisTCI and RMI hosted two public consultation meetings on Wednesday, October 3 (Providenciales) and Thursday, October 4 (Grand Turk). YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE IN THE R-NETS PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS There is additional opportunity for all members of the public to participate. Send in your questions and comments to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dlxr35k Deadline for submissions is November 1, 2018.
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Providenciales R-NETS consultation meeting, Wednesday, October 3.
ABOUT THE R-NETS PROCESS The R-NETS process has three phases: • Phase one identifies the traditional and renewable energy options available for TCI, along with current costs, projected future costs, and other risk factors. • Phase two takes into account the technical and financial implications and seeks to identify the potential least-cost options further to meet the energy needs of the TCI • In Phase three, an R-NETS report and implementation plan will be developed. This report, or Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), details the technical and economic concerns of the chosen future path and any implications on customer rates, reliability, environmental sustainability and resiliency of the plan.
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Taylor Swift wins big at AMAs and encourages fans to vote Taylor Swift kicked off her week with a rare political post on social media, and at the American Music Awards she continued the conversation by encouraging fans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Swift won four honors including artist of the year at the fan-voted show on Tuesday in Los Angeles, beating out Drake, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons and Post Malone for the top prize. “This award and every single award given out tonight were voted on by the people, and you know what else is voted on by the people,” she said, “the midterm elections on November 6.” Swift announced on Sunday that she was voting for Tennessee’s Taylor Swift Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, breaking her it after I had a baby.” long-standing refusal to discuss The rapper hit the stage anything politics. to give a festive and colorful Voting was a hot topic at performance of her No. 1 hit, “I the AMAs. Host and Golden Globe- Like It,” where she was joined by winning “black-ish” actress Tracee J Balvin and Bad Bunny, who was Ellis Ross wore a shirt that said, “I wheeled onstage inside a shopping am a voter,” and comedian-actor cart. Cardi B’s husband, Offset of Billy Eichner told the audience, the rap trio Migos, danced along in “The biggest election of our lifetime the audience with group member is happening.” Quavo as Cardi B worked the “Please grab your friends stage with vibrant dance moves, and tell them to vote. Now is the including the salsa. time. If you believe in equality Cardi B returned the for women, for people of color, for favor, screaming happily when the LGBTQ community. If you Migos was named favorite pop/ believe that climate change is real rock duo or group, beating out and that we need to do something Maroon 5 and Imagine Dragons, about it,” he said onstage before later in the show. presenting an award. “We did not know we was “And you can go to Vote. winning this at all,” said Quavo, org like Taylor Swift told you to,” also giving a shout-out to group he added. member Takeoff, who didn’t Swift made history by attend the AMAs. becoming the most decorated “I want to thank you sexy woman in the show’s history with lady,” Offset said, pointing to a total of 23 AMAs. Despite having Cardi B. the year’s top-selling album and Like Cardi B’s three No. 1 hits, Drake didn’t win performance, rising newcomer a single award. He did not attend Ella Mai also won over the crowd the show but tied Cardi B with when she sang the year’s biggest most nominations walking into R&B hit, “Boo’d Up,” starting the the AMAs. performance as she walked down Swift kicked off the show the aisle of the Microsoft Theater. with a performance of “I Did Khalid, Quavo and Offset were Something Bad,” while Cardi B — some of the audience members who won three honors — picked dancing along, while others sang up the night’s first award, favorite and some even filmed her with hip-hop/rap artist, which she their phones. dedicated to her daughter. Others who shined “I really want to thank my onstage included R&B singer daughter,” said Cardi B, who gave Ciara, who showed off her skilled birth to Kulture Kiari Cephus in dance moves and was joined by July. “I gotta prove people wrong. a fierce Missy Elliott. Carrie They said I wasn’t going to make Underwood was in perfect form
Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard early favorites for Rock Hall of Fame
2018 Billboard Music Awards - Show - Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., 20/05/2018 - Janet Jackson performs a medley
vocally, and Camila Cabello — who tied Swift with four wins — gave a heartful, touching and vocally impressive performance of the ballad “Consequences,” earning her a standing ovation. The three-hour show closed with a rousing tribute to Aretha Franklin, who died in August. Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans were among the musicians who paid tribute to the Queen of Soul’s gospel roots and her iconic album, “Amazing Grace.” R a p p e r - s i n g e r XXXTentacion, who was fatally shot in June, was also honored: He won favorite soul/R&B album for his 2017 debut, “17.” It was days after he was named best new artist at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. His mother, Cleopatra Bernard, said she was honored to accept the award on behalf of her son. “I’m so nervous,” Bernard said as the audience cheered her on. Kane Brown swept the country categories with three wins, including male artist, album and song. Post Malone, who wore a baby blue suit and performed, won favorite pop/rock male artist, Underwood was named favorite country female artist and Khalid picked up favorite soul/R&B male artist. Other performers included Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Shawn Mendes and twenty one pilots.
Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks and glam metal band Def Leppard led voting among fans on Tuesday for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, outstripping the 13 other nominees eligible for a place in music history. Nicks and British band Def Leppard were among 15 acts from a wide range of styles announced as nominees, including country singersongwriter John Prine, Chicago funk group Rufus featuring Chaka Khan and leftist rockers Rage Against the Machine. Janet Jackson, a five-time Grammy winner, will have a third chance to gain induction after failing to make it in her first two times on the ballot. Nicks, a two-time Grammy winner known for her haunting vocal style, was inducted into the Hall 20 years ago as a member of the popular 1970s group Fleetwood Mac. She is nominated this time for her solo career. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sends ballots to over 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry to select the inductees. They will be announced in December and inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in March in New York. In previous years, between five and seven acts have typically made the cut. The Cleveland-based Rock & Roll Hall of Fame also allows the general public to vote, with the top five vote-getters submitted as a single “fans’ ballot.” It counts as just one voice among the hundreds of other ballots. Within hours of the nominees being named on Tuesday, Nicks led the fan ballot with more than 38,000 votes, followed by Def Leppard with some 33,000, according to the Hall of Fame website. Among the acts receiving their first nomination this year were Devo, an avant garde group from Akron, Ohio, best known for its 1980 party favorite “Whip It,” as well as British group Roxy Music, and the American multiinstrumentalist Todd Rundgren. Meanwhile, British bands Radiohead, The Cure, and The Zombies, along with American rapper LL Cool J, German experimental music group Kraftwerk, and 1960s rockers MC5 were among those bidding for induction once again.
AT&T plans Warner Media subscription video service AT&T plans to finance the AT&T Inc is preparing to The announcement of the launch a subscription video service by service delivers on a promise AT&T new service through “incremental the end of 2019 that will offer movies made in June after shareholders efficiencies” at WarnerMedia, which and TV shows from Hollywood’s approved the telecom company’s $85 includes consolidating resources from biggest library, according to an billion purchase of Time Warner in “sub-scale” direct to consumer services, internal memo sent to employees on order to make more money selling the company said in an SEC regulatory Wednesday seen by Reuters. products directly to consumers rather filing on Wednesday. The service will include than just go through middlemen such The company has also not yet set a price, but expects to bundle it everything from film classics like as cable companies. “Casablanca” to the “Harry Potter” and “When we first discussed the with other services such as HBO and “Batman” franchises to TV series “ER” benefits of combining WarnerMedia possibly newer services such as DC and “Pretty Little Liars.” with AT&T, we saw the ability to Universe. It is still in the planning create new consumer choices centered The announcement answers phases and AT&T, the No. 2 U.S. on unmatched options, value, quality, a few questions about how it plans to wireless carrier, has not yet articulated and experiences,” John Stankey, take on rivals Netflix Inc and Amazon. how it will be structured or how it will WarnerMedia Chief Executive, wrote com Inc which have created thriving be staffed. in the memo. businesses streaming movies
An AT&T logo is pictured in Pasadena, California, U.S., January 24, 2018 and shows directly to consumers and Walt Disney Co. which is spending $71.3 billion on buying Twenty-First Century Fox to do the same.
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HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE Mental health crisis could cost the world $16 trillion by 2030 LONDON - Mental health disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and could cost the global economy up to $16 trillion between 2010 and 2030 if a collective failure to respond is not addressed, according to an expert report on Tuesday. The “Lancet Commission” report by 28 global specialists in psychiatry, public health and neuroscience, as well as mental health patients and advocacy groups, said the growing crisis could cause lasting harm to people, communities and economies worldwide. While some of the costs will be the direct costs of healthcare and medicines or other therapies, most are indirect - in the form of loss of productivity, and spending on social
welfare, education and law and order, said. World Health the report’s co-lead author Vikram The Organization (WHO) estimates that Patel said. The wide-ranging report around 300 million people worldwide did not give the breakdown of the have depression and 50 million potential $16 trillion economic have dementia. Schizophrenia is estimated to affect 23 million people, impact it estimated by 2030. “The situation is extremely and bipolar disorder around 60 bleak,” Patel, a professor at Harvard million. The Lancet report found Medical School in the United States, told reporters. that in many countries, people He said the burden of mental with common mental disorders illness had risen “dramatically” such as depression, anxiety and worldwide in the past 25 years, partly schizophrenia routinely suffer gross due to societies ageing and more human rights violations – including children surviving into adolescence, shackling, torture and imprisonment. yet “no country is investing enough” Richard Horton, editorto tackle the problem. in-chief of the medical journal “No other health condition the Lancet, which commissioned in humankind has been neglected as the report, said it highlighted the much as mental health has,” Patel “shameful and shocking treatment of
Sleep deprivation could be as risky for drivers as alcohol Drivers who hit the an email. a crash. road on less than four hours of “The odds of being “(This shows that) sleep are at least as likely to be responsible for a crash go up independently of the effect of involved in a crash as drivers from 2.9-fold to 15.1-fold as sleep deprivation, disruption who had too much to drink, a sleep drops from four to five in the body’s internal clock U.S. study suggests. hours to less than 4 hours. can also increase one’s risk of Brian Tefft, senior But that . . . is not surprising causing a crash,” Tefft said. researcher at the AAA given what we know about how Drivers who spent Foundation for Traffic Safety decreasing sleep affects other less than four hours asleep in Washington, D.C., reviewed aspects of brain function,” Patel in a 24-hour period are also data on more than 6,800 road said. at a significantly greater risk accidents between 2005 and Drivers who reported of being culpable in a single2007 to study the effects of sleep having slept for less than four vehicle crash than in one that deprivation on driving. hours had “crash risks” similar involves another vehicle, the “We really wanted to what’s been documented study showed. to quantify” the relationship in drivers with blood alcohol Single-vehicle crashes between how sleep-deprived concentrations (BAC) of 0.12 g/ are more than three times a driver is, and “how much it dL, Tefft notes in his report. In as likely as multiple-vehicle affects their crash risk,” Tefft the U.S., driving with a BAC crashes to result in fatalities, told Reuters Health by phone. of 0.08 g/dL or higher is illegal, Tefft said. As part of an earlier with lower limits for commercial Data from the National study, the drivers in these drivers. Most of Western Europe Sleep Foundation show 60 accidents had all been and Japan have stricter limits. percent of U.S. adults have interviewed in depth by One weakness of the driven while feeling drowsy and investigators from the U.S. study is that it relied on drivers around 33 percent have actually Department of Transportation. themselves to report how fallen asleep at the wheel. Tefft classified the drivers into much they had slept. Another Benjamin McManus, a those who were “culpable” for a potential weakness is that other researcher in the Translational crash and those who weren’t. factors, like the presence of a Research and Injury Prevention Drivers whose errors, sleep disorder, could contribute Laboratory at The University of actions, or lack of actions, led to to crash risk. Alabama at Birmingham, says a crash were deemed culpable, Also, Patel pointed out, Tefft’s study indicates sleepwhereas those involved in “Drivers deemed non-culpable deprived crashes aren’t all cases crashes caused by external may still have been partially of “nodding off” or being “asleepfactors, such as brake failure or responsible for the crash - they at-the-wheel.” poor infrastructure, were not. (may have been) slow in veering “Judgment and decision His findings showed out of the way of the culpable making are highly impacted by that people who drove after driver, for example.” poor sleep quantity and quality,” getting less than seven hours Overall, 78 percent McManus said in an email. of sleep were at higher risk for of non-culpable drivers and “With changes in the being culpable for the crash. 70 percent of culpable drivers work economy and growth That risk was greatest for reported having slept for seven of ridesharing, we’re seeing drivers who slept less than four to nine hours in the 24 hours a growth of a “gig” economy hours. before crashing, Tefft reported where many work from home, “The sharp increase in the journal Sleep. work irregular hours, or work in risk below four hours The study also found multiple jobs. (Data like this) stands out,” the University of that drivers who had recently may make the difference Pittsburgh’s Dr. Sanjay Patel, changed their sleep or work between recommendations of who was not involved in the schedule had about a 30 percent ‘you need a cup of coffee’ versus study, told Reuters Health in increase in their risk of causing ‘you need a nap.’”
people with mental ill health around the world”. It called for a human rightsbased approach to ensure that people with mental health conditions are not denied fundamental human rights, including access to employment, education and other core life experiences. It also recommended a wholesale shift to community-based care for mental health patients, with psychosocial treatments such as talking therapies being offered not just by medical professionals but also by community health workers, peers, teachers and the clergy. The report was published ahead of a first global ministerial mental health summit in London this week.
People rarely outgrow seafood allergies A small study of children and adults in Canada suggests that fish and shellfish allergies don’t usually resolve over time. Together with nut allergies, fish and shellfish sensitivities are the biggest causes of severe allergic reactions, the study team writes in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. But little is known about how long these seafood allergies last. “Fish and shellfish allergy . . . accounts for the majority of life-threatening (anaphylaxis) reactions in adults but has attracted much less research attention than other food allergies, such as peanut,” senior study author Dr. Moshe BenShoshan told Reuters Health by email. Patients need to understand the likely course of their food allergy and so far there are no data on the natural resolution of this important allergy, said Ben-Shoshan, a pediatric allergist at McGill University Health Center in Montreal. “Hence our group with the support of AllerGen NCE aimed to address for the first time this important knowledge gap,” Ben-Shoshan said. Data from Canada and the U.S. suggest that about 0.5 percent of adults and up to 1 percent of children are allergic to fish. And anywhere from 1.4 percent to 2.5 percent of adults and 0.5 percent to 2 percent of children are allergic to shellfish, the authors note. To see how common it is for these allergies to go away, Ben-Shoshan and his colleagues recruited 63 patients, including 37 with allergies to fish, 25 with allergies to shellfish, and one with allergies to both. Study participants or their guardians were asked to fill out surveys that included questions about their initial and most severe reactions to fish or shellfish, plus allergy symptoms such as rashes, itching, runny nose, coughing abdominal pain, nausea, and difficulty breathing. Researchers also reviewed medical records. The most common allergy-inducing fish was salmon, affecting about 18 percent of those with fish allergies. Shrimp was the most common allergy-inducing shellfish, affecting about half of the participants with shellfish allergies. After following kids and adults with seafood allergies for up to six years, researchers found that each year, less than 1 percent saw their allergy resolve.
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OCTOBER 12TH, 2018 – OCTOBER 19TH, 2018
A REWARDING CAREER WITH COMO HOTELS & RESORTS STARTS TODAY!!
At COMO, we create experiences worth re-living, experiences that inspire guests to travel and live differently. COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands
Managing Director – Americans The Managing Director is responsible for the daily operations of the hotel. The Managing director is responsible for implementing company polices and for achieving optimal guest satisfaction and a good working environment to attain all set objectives. Salary Scale: USD96K to USD$110K per annum
Food and Beverage Assistant Manager
The Food and Beverage Assistant Manager is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing the Food and Beverage department. He works along with the culinary management team to create and maintain menus and guest satisfaction. He is also responsible for managing food cost, upholding menu standards and controlling inventory. Salary Scale: USD48K to USD$60K per annum
Food and Beverage Operations Manager The Food and Beverage Operations Manager is responsible for overall operations in the restaurants. The F&B Operations Manager is responsible for the management of the food and beverage staff providing continues training and development programs. Salary Scale: USD36K to USD$48K per annum
Boat Crew The Boat Crew is responsible for the organization and the cleanliness of all Boats in addition to ensuring that the proper procedures are followed with respect to safety of all guests, employees, luggage and parcels travelling on all boats. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Excursion Attendant The Excursion Attendant is responsible for engaging with guests in an informative and interactive manner, providing information regarding our facility and excursions. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Turndown Attendant The Turndown Attendant is responsible for providing evening turndown service to all guest rooms, which included cleaning and refreshing of all room linen and amenities. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Houseman
Food and Beverage Server
The Food and Beverage Server is responsible for preparing the restaurant, welcoming guest, taking orders, serving drinks and food and assisting guest at all of our food outlets. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Bar Supervisor
The Bar Supervisor is responsible for assisting with bar operations, ensuring that staff our trained and providing the best customer experience possible. Also responsible for ensuring that the service and quality of drinks at bar are up to stand and consistent. Salary Scale: USD8.5 per hour to USD$9.75 per hour
Bartenders
The Houseman is responsible for the order and cleanliness of hotel facilities or assigned area. Also responsible for responding to guest needs such as laundry services and delivery of items requested by the guest such as fresh linen, towel etc. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Room Attendant
The Room Attendant is responsible for changing towels, making beds and cleaning bathrooms. Also addressing clients’ queries and making sure that our rooms are fully-stocked, clean and inviting at all times. Salary Scale: USD13K to USD$36K per annum
Recreation Attendant
The Bartender is responsible mixing and serving drinks for our guest. Also responsible for maintaining adequate supply for ice, glasses and all other bar supplies. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
The Recreation Attendant is responsible for scheduling use of all recreation facilities, maintaining and providing equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Chef De Partie
Spa Attendant
The Chef de Partie is responsible for supporting the Head and Sous Chef by delivering consistent high-quality food. Salary Scale: USD13K to USD$36K per annum
Demi Chef The Demi Chef is responsible for preparing pastries, fish, sauces, vegetables, etc. Also exceeding guest satisfaction, through the effective execution of his/her assigned area. Establish and monitor all quality, consistency, safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. Salary Scale: USD13K to USD$15K per annum
VIP Coordinator
The VIP coordinator is responsible for liaising with the guests and coordinating all guest requirements from pre-arrival to departure process; generating sales; conducting site inspections to promote the products and services of the hotel; arranging events. Salary Scale: USD15K to USD$17K per annum
The Spa Attendant is responsible for maintaining the Spa premises ensuring that it is kept clean, replenishing stocks, controlling inventories and setting your rooms before and after treatment. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Gym and Fitness Attendant The Gym and Fitness Attendant is responsible for the general supervision of our fitness gym. Also responsible for ensuring the area is kept clean, weighs and machine area stock and working properly and assisting guest as need. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
COMO Play Attendant The COMO Play Attendant is responsible for contributing to our kids club programs by providing fun, educational and caring services for the kids in an welcoming environment. Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Private Estates Attendant
Director of Rooms Division
The Director of Rooms is responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing the departments of Front Office, Housekeeping, Butlers, Boutique, IT, Boating and Security. Also work closely with the Hotel Manager and General Manager on special projects and assignments. Salary Scale: USD48K to USD$65K per annum
The Private Estates Attendant is responsible for cleaning and servicing of all privates estates homes. Also address guest queries and ensuring that the private estates are fully-stocked, clean and inviting at all times Salary Scale: USD6.25 per hour to USD6.75 per hour
Executive Personal Assistant
Private Estates Carpenter
The Executive Personal Assistant is responsible to assisting the General Manager by arranging conference calls and meetings, making travel arrangements, composing correspondence, reviewing memos and reports, conducting research, creating presentations and preparing statistical reports. Also organizing and maintaining files, answering phones, purchasing supplies and operating office equipment. Salary Scale: USD24K to USD$30K per annum
The Private Estates Carpenter is Responsible for installing and maintaining structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes. Salary Scale: USD10.50 per hour to USD12.00 per hour.
All applicants will be required to successfully obtain a clear background and drug test and for non-Turks and Caicos nationals will require a work permit. Experience in a similar or relevant position is a prerequisite; relevant educational and/or professional qualification is also a plus. To be considered, please visit our career page to apply for our current open positions https://comohotelsparrotcay-careers.silkroad.com Any other questions, you may also contact Human Resources below:careers@comoparrotcay.com
OCTOBER 12TH, 2018 – OCTOBER 19TH, 2018
GOVERNMENT VACANCIES JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB5-01 JOB TITLE: Emergency Medical Technician DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medical Services LOCATION: Various SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will respond to emergencies in a safe manner and assist in the extrication, stabilization, care and transportation of the ill and injured as required. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB5-02 Electrical Inspector Planning Providenciales Grade 5.1: $26,650 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: This is a mid-level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB5-03 Project Manager Public Works Grand Turk and Providenciales Grade 8.1: $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Government infrastructure projects, across the islands. The incumbent is required to liaise with Government agencies to enable the successful completion of Capital projects under the government’s Capital Development Funding. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CBB5-05 Energy Analyst Energy and Utilities Grand Turk Grade 7.1: $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances
JOB SUMMARY: Provide research and analytical support to the Energy and Utilities Department by conducting effective analysis of conventional and non-conventional energy generation and energy use in the TCI. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB5-07 JOB TITLE: Liaison Officer DEPARTMENT: Road Safety Department LOCATION: Providenciales Salary: Grade 5.1 $26,650.00 per annum
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JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB5-11 JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Worker DEPARTMENT: Education Department – Iris Stubbs Primary School LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $499.98 bi-weekly JOB SUMMARY This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
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 REFERENCE NO: KHB5-10 JOB TITLE: Assistant Examination Officer DEPARTMENT: Department of Education LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 5 $26,650.00 per annum
KHB5-12 Watchman Education Department – Marjorie Basden High School South Caicos $563.75 bi-weekly
JOB SUMMARY: To ensure the safety and security of the students, staff and the school buildings during assigned work hours. JOB REFERNCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
JCB5-13 TAX OFFICER REVENUE CONTROL UNIT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1 - $32,600.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is expected to conduct the necessary activities to get Taxpayers in default to comply with the requirements under the Revenue Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance and Arrears cases assigned by the Assistant Commissioner/Senior Tax Officer. JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:
CFB5-15 Social Worker Social Development and Gender Affairs SOUTH CAICOS & PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1 - $33,415.00 PER ANNUM
JOB SUMMARY To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is a specialized professional position, which has departmental wide responsibility for the elderly, orphans, juveniles, probationers and parolees. The Social Worker is responsible for counselling clients and their families, interviewing and assessing foster families and collaborating with other departments and organizations to ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met. Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed. Application Deadline: 19th October, 2018
Job Reference No: JOB TITLE: JOB SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: To ensure that all public and private vehicles are in compliance with the Road Safety SALARY: Ordinance and to assist with the processing of Vehicle Registration, Driver’s License and Data Entry. JOB SUMMARY: JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB5-09 JOB TITLE: Graduate Teacher Visual Arts, History/Social Studies & Geography DEPARTMENT: Education Department - Clement Howell High School LOCATION: Providenciales and South Caicos SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances
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CBB5-08 Director of Public Prosecutions Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Providenciales SALARY: US$128,125.00 per annum plus allowances
This professional, senior managerial position has system wide responsibility for providing legal advice to the Police and other Statutory Bodies in their investigations and criminal prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, at short notice with respect to the application of the law. The Director directs serious fraud or money laundering or other complex criminal cases. As Director, the position will be Accounting Officer for the Directorate, manage work flow, performance and reporting requirements for nominated area of responsibility. JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB5-06 JOB TITLE: Superintendent of Prisons MINISTRY: Ministry of Home Affairs Transportation and Communication DEPARTMENT: Her Majesty’s Prison LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: $73,185.00 per annum and Allowances - $22,560.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY:
JOB SUMMARY
The Superintendent of Prisons has national responsibility for the effective management of Her Majesty’s Prison Service in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The This supervisory position is responsible to assist the Examinations Officer (Local Job holder will ensure compliance with Prison Ordinance and regulations, protection Registrar) with the administration of external examinations for high school students of the public and the welfare of Prisoners, international standards on the detention and the wider community, assist with student exam registration, coordination of persons and will be an effective partner within the wider criminal justice network. and dispatch of exams scripts to examining bodies, analyse data and report on The Job holder will oversee and direct Prison policy and reform to ensure compliance exam results, and coordinate the publication of annual statistics on candidates’ with the Government’s Mission and Vision Statements as it relates to the Prison performance in external examinations . Service and the wider requirements of international law. Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed. Application Deadline: 26th October, 2018
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Other Peoples Affairs
North Caicos Contracting Ltd
TURKS & CAICOS SUN Male Ego Barber and Grooming Shop
Central Square, Providenciales Seeks three (3) Store Assistants Skills needed: Retail Sales, Exemplary customer service delivery, Detail Oriented, Self-Motivated and Team player mindset Must be able to work 6 days a weekSalary commensurate with experience Two of these positions are new and one is held by a work permit holder Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board Email your resume to castwoodtull@gmail.com
In North Caicos Seeks: 1 Heavy Equipment Mechanic/ Driver Main Duties: •Drive Different Heavy duty equipment (Forklift, dozer, concrete truck, Truck...) •Maintain all engine in working conditions and able to do Repair •Clean all trucks (specially Concrete when being used) •Manually Assist with loading and unloading when needed or as requested •Able to Follow instruction •Willing to assist on Job site as instructed by supervisor. •Must have a min 2 years experiences and reference Salary of $12/hour Please Contact office at 946-7437 This position is held by a work permit holder Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking Two (2) Barbers -$6.50 per hour •Cut and trim hair using clippers, razors and scissors •Shape and trim beards and moustaches One (1) Nail Technician - $6.50 per hour • Provide manicures and pedicures to customers and One (1) Receptionist •Receive payments from customers • Provide administrative tasks •Clean work stations and sweep floors • Maintain client information To work 6 days per week Please email application to maleegotci@ yahoo.com Call 243-1517 These positions are new positions. Interested TCIslanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Labour Board
JAMES FULFORD
Mrs Blanche Forbes
Sandra Duncanson
DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED In Grand Turk •Must be able to maintain home •Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy. Salary $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Please Contact 241-2560 This position is currently held by a Non-Belonger Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Of South Caicos Is seeking a Caretaker To take care of an elderly person Duties include: Preparing meals, laundry & keeping house clean. To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per week Please contact: 432-3645
In South Caicos NEEDED 1 Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week •Must be able to maintain home •Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy. Salary $6.25 per hour This positions is held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board and contact Sandra at 341-2591
This position is held by a work permit holder. Applicant who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Beverage Cart Attendant Provo Golf Club is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. Essential Functions: 1. Responsible for driving the beverage cart on the golf course and selling beverages and snacks. 2. Takes payment for beverages and snacks utilizing prescribed cash procedures. 2. Maintains beverage and snack quality and service standards. 3. Clean and remove all beverage and snacks from the cart at the end of the shift. 4. Performs cart set up and break down procedures; contributes to overall cleanliness and organization of cart.
PROVO GAS Blue Hills, Providenciales, Is seeking a Mechanic To work 6 days per week Diesel & Propane operations experience The candidate must have ASME Operations experience and be efficient in maintaing a fleet of diesel and propane trucks. Salary is $7.00 per hour This position is a new position and not held by anyone Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board and directly to us at provogas@gmail.com or contact us at 649-242-3131 for details.
5. Ensures a pleasant visit for each guest; maintains effective guest relations.
OCTOBER 12TH, 2018 – OCTOBER 19TH, 2018
Domingo Hernandez
Samantha Retail Shop
of Dom Design. L.T.D In Providenciales Seeks a Store Clerk Salary $6.25 per hour Applicant must be honest, Reliable and hard working Please Contact: 241-1242 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Immigration Board
The Bight, Providenciales Is seeking (2) Store Clerks At a wage of $6.50hr •Duties Include: Responsible for obtaining or receiving merchandise, totaling bills, accepting payments and making change for customers in retail store. •Also will restock sales and off loading items out of containers Must be able to work 8hr per day and close on Sundays These positions are new positions Please Contact: 246-6257 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
#539081 TCI Landscaping & Maintenance Services Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking (1) Supervisor - $10.00 per hour To work 6 days per week •Duties include: Supervising workers at every location •The ideal candidate will be a competent individual who will be able to guide and train employees. •Entitled to half an hour break everyday and does not work on Holidays •Must have at least 3 years experience Also seeking Grounds men - $6.50 per hour Must be able to Plant flowers, clean and also weed yard To work 6 days per week Both positions are new positions Please Contact: 344-9874 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
WAKE TO WAKE Kira Isles, Leeward Is seeking to employ a Waterski & Wake Instructor •Applicant must hold a waterski/wake related instructors certification •CPR & First Aid trained Min. 5 years of experience instructing waterskiing, wakesurfing, wakeboarding & driving inboard wakeboats Duties: Instructing waterskiing, wakesurfing & wakeboarding whilst ensuring guests’ safety on/off the water. Maintain inboard wakeboat and help build TCI as a wakesports destination Salary: $1,800.00 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of resume to labour board or contact us directly at info@ waketowake.tc or call (649) 242 9253
PAULINE SAUNDERS
SUNSHINE TRANSPORT
GARDENER WANTED In Grand Turk •Duties include: Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. •The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery. Salary $200.00 per week To work 2-4 days per week Please Contact 231-0925 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Immigration Board
DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED In Grand Turk Salary $6.50 per hour •Must be able to maintain home •Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy. To work 5 days per week Please Contact 946-1061 This position is currently held by a Non-Belonger Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Glass Shack Jerk Center
Claire McAvinchey
6. Reconcile inventory of the beverage cart both before and after each shift and complete the appropriate paperwork required by Management. Requirements Excellent people and communication skills. Provide a high level of service to golfers at all times while servicing their needs. Must have great organizational skills, attention to detail, drive and motivation. Flexibility with schedule with evenings, weekend and public holidays work required. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions. Perform any other duties as it relates to the job which may be required by Management. Wages for this position starts at $6.50 per hour. Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, HS Ltd, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com. Interested Belongers must submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Closing date for application is October 26, 2018.
RUBEN SHOP REPAIRS
Sunset Ridge Hotel
Seeks to employ an Electronic Repair Engineer IN GRAND TURK At a salary of $350.00 per week The successful applicant is required to conduct repairs on all electronics such as televisions, phones etc This is a new position APPLICANTS/TC Islanders ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE IMMIGRATION BOARD ZONE 1 AND ERICA Handfield at tel no. 3337578
Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties include: House keeping, Cleaning rooms, bath rooms & hotel lobby area. Must be able to work 5 days a week Contact: 694-341-6885 or 649-244-3173 This position is held by a work permit holder. Applicant who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Blythe malcolm
In Grand Turk Is seeking 1 LABOURER Duties include: keeping work area clean and Pumping Gas Must be an honest and trustworthy person Salary $6.25 per hour To work Mon – Sat These positions are currently held by Work permit holders Please Contact: 231-2062 Applicants who are TCI Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Work Permit Board.
Located in Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking (1) Jerk/Grill Cook Duties include: Prep assigned items, Grill, deep fry, bake, broil and microwave raw and prepped foods Must be able to work 6 days per week Must be able to work flexible hours Salary $8.25 per hour This position is a new position Please Contact: 348-0105 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Provo Golf Course Is seeking a Domestic Worker - Willing to work 6 days per week - Flexible hours - Able to work with children ages 2 and 5 years old Hours are 8am - 5pm. -Salary $350.00 per week. This position is currently held by a Non Belonger Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of resume to labour board or contact us directly: 331-0797
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The Bahamas government outlines new policy to guide public-private partnerships
NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government says it has established a formal policy for public private partnerships (PPP) that sets out clear definitions and terms to govern the process of identifying, screening, procuring and managing PPPs, including how to treat unsolicited proposals. “In the past, the term PPP has been used in broad, often metaphorical terms to account for any number of projects, including those categorized as joint ventures, management contracts and even simple vendorfinanced transactions that represented essentially short term loans to the government,” said Finance Minister K. Peter Turnquest. “With the new policy, the government specifically defines a PPP as a relationship between the Government and a private sector entity or consortium designed to introduce private sector resources and expertise into public infrastructure projects.” A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance states that the intended use of a PPP is to implement priority investment and infrastructure projects that are aligned with the government’s development objectives, where doing so is expected to provide the best value for scarce resources. Turnquest said that the government is looking at every possible avenue to limit its borrowing,
constrain its debt while meeting its restraint, a formal policy also ensures guiding principles along with value financial obligations. that the fiscal impact of all PPPs is not for money, environmental and social “The reality is meeting only well understood, but in line with sustainability, partnership and The Bahamas’ infrastructure needs the government’s legal obligations to inclusiveness.” is beyond the fiscal capacity of fiscal responsibility,” the Ministry of He said the authorities have the government alone, given the finance said. created a streamlined process that geographic dispersion of the islands, It said the new PPP policy is fair and transparent and that the coupled with low population densities provides guidelines for reviewing oversight and management structure of the Family Islands and higher than unsolicited PPP proposals from the has four reasonable tiers. average infrastructure costs. These private sector; however, its primary “This creates the needed factors create particular challenges focus is public investments that checks and balances for responsibly with regard to policy, management and have been identified and prioritized managing public money, and protects maintenance of public infrastructure. by the Government in order to close the return on investment for the “To address these challenges, critical infrastructure gaps that stifle Bahamian people,” he said, adding the government recognises, the private medium and long-term growth and “it is important to note as well that sector has financial and technical social development. The policy creates although the policy sets guidelines resources that can be mobilised to flexibility in structuring PPPs by for the ideal size of projects and the help provide high-quality, responsive, allowing for a variety of contract types. nature of same, the government will resilient, and sustainable public assets Turnquest said that retain its right to exercise flexibility and services in a way that achieves partnerships of this nature undertaken on project types and project sizes that value for money for the Government by the government must go through it will consider and make exceptions and public users,” Turnquest added. a rigorous accountability process when warranted. The statement said that while “because we are talking about using “The primary ambition is to it is not new for the government to use public money on major infrastructural engage the private sector in a way PPPs to advance its policy objectives, projects that have profit incentives that makes optimal use of public it has taken responsible action to built in for private sector partners. resources toward public sector goals,’ develop a formal policy and move away “This is not the private sector Turnquest said, adding “I emphasize from the ad hoc approve of previous where you can make snap decisions the point because I want to encourage governments. and do what you want, when you all Bahamians who may have a “The PPP Policy will inject want because it is your own private project idea that may not fit into the a new level of transparency and money. These are public investment prescribed scope to still come forward accountability to the regulation of projects and there is no shortcutting with their ideas and plans. PPP projects, creating a standard the accountability process. “If they fit into the guiding set of objectives and criteria for “It must have transparency principles of the PPP framework the identification and screening of and it must be open and fair, and it and the project makes sense for the projects, for the procurement of PPP must be fiscally responsible. That is Bahamian people, the government partners and the management of why a policy is necessary and that is will be prepared to give consideration PPP projects. In a climate of fiscal why our policy establishes these as to it,” Turnquest said.
Starbucks confirms Cayman plans Starbucks has confirmed plans to open its first store in the Cayman Islands by the end of the year in a move that could shake up the local cafe scene. According to the Cayman Compass, the arrival of the American coffee chain has already had an impact on the Cayman market, with Café del Sol confirming that it has not had its lease renewed at Camana Bay. Brad Bargman, one of the owners of the store, said it would close the location at the end of October. He said he had been told by Camana Bay management that the space was being taken by Starbucks. A Dart Real Estate spokeswoman confirmed Café del Sol would be leaving the Camana Bay location. She said Dart had interest from potential tenants but would not comment on potential negotiations. Mr. Bargman said Café del Sol, a founding tenant at Camana Bay, was disappointed to leave, but hopeful that it could compete with Starbucks from its other locations at Marquee Plaza, in downtown George Town, and at a new venue opening in Savannah. Jamaican entrepreneurs Adam Stewart, the CEO of the Sandals hotel chain, and Ian Dear, who runs the Margaritaville restaurant franchise throughout
Ian Dear at the opening of Starbucks in Jamaica in July this year the Caribbean, are behind the plan to bring Starbucks to the Caribbean. They have a franchise agreement through their company, Caribbean Coffee Baristas, and have already opened stores in Jamaica. Mr. Dear told the Cayman Compass in an email, “Both Turks & Caicos and the Cayman Islands fall under our license agreement and we are on track to open our first Starbucks stores, in both islands, by the end of the year.” Mr. Stewart told news site Loop Jamaica that the company had plans for three stores in the Cayman Islands. Nicola Groves, marketing manager for Caribbean Coffee Baristas, said she was not able to confirm store locations at this
point. She said the company was committed to growing the Starbucks brand throughout the Caribbean and saw Cayman as an ideal location. “With the majority of Caymanians familiar with the brand, we believe the response locally will be a strong one,” she said. The imminent arrival of a global brand with the power and name recognition of Starbucks has sent a ripple of concern through the local business community. But Paul Storey, who runs the Paperman’s Coffeehouse, which has several locations across the island, said the local coffee houses were good enough to compete with anyone. “I think Starbucks does a great job,” he said. “We have got plenty of great coffee houses here already so they will need to do a great job. There are dozens of places that serve great coffee and great food. We are all competing for that food and drink market. People could choose to go anywhere, but they choose to come here. One advantage we have is we bake everything fresh on site every day. “Of course, everyone is going to want to go to Starbucks because of the name. I’m sure they will do a good job, but so will we.”
Clarendon cop detailed killings by ‘special squad’ KINGSTON, Jamaica — The murder trial of Constable Collis ‘Chucky’ Brown on Wednesday heard shocking details of how the “special squad” he was a part of carried out their alleged extra-judicial killings and how they would bring guns from the May Pen Police Station and plant them on their victims. Assistant Commissioner of INDECOM Hamish Campbell, during his continuing testimony in the Home Circuit Court, said Brown “explained how they would make up the evidence in a meeting at the station to make sure their story was the same in explaining how the shooting took place”. The witness further testified that Brown told him that the team had a special arrangement with the Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) for them to handle the scene and that it was also the CIB which had provided them with guns. The trial also heard from Campbell that Brown told him that the team was provided with motor vehicles and keep-andcare M16 rifles and ordinary shot guns by a senior officer at the station. Campbell, in explaining in how the shootings occurred, said Brown told him it was done by two methods — undercover and as actual police officers.
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World Bank wants Caribbean to enhance efforts to build resilience, manage risks The World Bank says even as the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean countries (LAC) are growing again after a number of difficult years, the “fragile recovery” highlights the need to increase efforts to build resilience and manage risks. In its latest regional semi-annual report titled, “From Known Unknowns to Black Swans: How to Manage Risk in Latin America and the Caribbean,” the financial institution finds that the growth prospects for 2018 are falling short of initial expectations “due to challenges faced by some of the countries in our region, particularly in South America”. “We’ve hit a bump in the road to recovery,” said Carlos Vegh, World Bank Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, adding “this makes it all the
more important to better understand and manage risks and other shocks, from financial turbulence to natural disasters”. The report notes that the LAC region is now expected to grow 0.6 per cent in 2018 and 1.6 per cent in 2019. South America is expected to contract 0.1 per cent in 2018 and grow 1.2 per cent in 2019. In contrast, Central America is expected to grow 2.8 per cent in 2018 and 3.2 per cent in 2019, the Caribbean 3.7 per cent in 2018 and 3.5 percent in 2019. The report states that external factors that remain relatively benign for the region include robust growth in the United States, slowing but still strong growth in China, and a recovery in commodity prices. “Nevertheless, challenges persist, such as the
Barbados could relax foreign exchange measures
The Central Bank of Barbados Barbados is considering relaxing its decades-old foreign exchange measures in a bid to attract foreign exchange into the island, a senior government advisor has said. However, Government’s Special Economic Advisor, Professor Avinash Persaud, said the Mia Amor Mottley administration, which came into office in May this year and has been struggling to revitalise an ailing economy with the assistance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), would not be rushed into dismantling the controls. “We are not going to do it in any rushed and rash way. The country is going through a tough adjustment in order to protect our peg. We are not going to endanger the peg,” he told a panel discussion discussing Bridgetown’s decision to enter into a multi-million dollar Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the Washington-based financial institution. Persaud told the panel that Barbados’ competitiveness must first be right and its reserves sufficient to cushion any potential shocks that might confront a small economy. He said the relaxation of foreign exchange controls by the Central Bank of Barbados is a long-term process that is to be phased in. The economist said that with nearly US$500 million in financial support from the IMF, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) programme, the funding would lay the foundation toward removing the controls. But he warned against Barbados returning to the days when foreign exchange was “leaking all over”, partly due to the printing of cash, thereby forcing the Central Bank and exchange control officers to tighten the screws on money outflows even though investors were to be allowed to repatriate the returns on their investment.
normalization of monetary economic uncertainties, it is policy in the United States, more important than ever to with higher interest rates that build resilience to face the have contributed to a drastic future with greater assurance,” fall in net capital inflows to said Jorge Familiar, World the region; a strengthening of Bank Vice President for Latin the dollar; a fall in most major America and the Caribbean. emerging markets’ currencies; “This is particularly relevant and trade tensions,” the report in this region due to its exposure to risk.” states. The World Bank said In addition, the report notes that Latin America and an example is the Pacific the Caribbean is “extremely Alliance catastrophe bonds for exposed and vulnerable to earthquakes, “which would many natural disasters, such have been unthinkable not as earthquakes, floods that long ago.” In addition, the can ravage entire regions and hurricanes that devastate report states risk sharing across countries through Caribbean states.” In terms of human mechanisms, such as the losses and economic damage, Caribbean Catastrophe Risk the report says the region is Insurance Facility (CCRIF), among “the most vulnerable can provide “readily-available on the globe due to high funds” for the recovery after population density in the a member-country suffers a areas where these disasters hurricane. The World Bank said strike and the need for better risk management practices.” it supported the development “Given existing of both.
“However, unforeseen shocks like the 2008 Global Financial Crisis are impossible to predict and cannot be insured. Recovery from ‘black swans’ like this is dependent on aid after the fact, but steps can be taken before they strike,” the report states, adding that that strengthening institutions and markets can help countries recover more quickly. To prepare for an uncertain future, the report notes it is “particularly important for the region to understand the different types of risk and what insurance mechanisms may be available. “As more progress is made in this area, countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will be able to insure against many more risks, making LAC a much safer place to live and prosper,” it added.
Cayman Islands Grand Court will review government hiring dispute The Grand Court will In its decision, the commission review a dispute between the expressed “disappointment in Ministry of Education and the [former Education Ministry Chief Civil Service Appeals Commission Officer Christen Suckoo] for involving a situation where a failing to acknowledge or reply non-Caymanian was hired to be to the request of the Commission the ministry’s human resources to provide a detailed response director over a Caymanian who answering the allegations made in says she was similarly qualified. the [Caymanian’s] submissions.” This information The commission stated that it was made public at a hearing sent an email and made two Tuesday for the case, where calls to the office of Mr. Suckoo Justice Ingrid Mangatal noted – who has since been transferred that the ministry’s application to the Utility Regulation and for a judicial review hearing Competition Office (OfReg) – but was accepted by the court in never received a response. May. Court records previously However, Mr. Suckoo not available at the Grand Court claims in a judicial review Registry were also provided at application against the orders the hearing, shedding more light that he did not see the email sent on the dispute that has been to him until he received a copy of taking place behind the scenes the commission’s decision on Dec. for more than a year. 21. He also said he checked his The Cayman Compass voicemail and did not find any reported that in September messages from the Civil Service 2017, after the non-Caymanian Appeals Commission, according was hired to be the ministry’s to the judicial review application. HR director, the Caymanian “The notice of appeal, applicant took her case to the appeal bundle, and related the Civil Service Appeals documents ought to have been Commission, arguing that the served on the Ministry by leaving ministry had “acted unfairly or in a hard copy with the Chief a biased manner” in making the Officer at his offices or by service hiring decision. upon the Chief Officer through On Dec. 20, 2017, the the post,” the judicial review appeals commission, chaired application argues. “The risk by former Deputy Governor of an email going unseen is too Donovan Ebanks, agreed that great and, as in this case, causes there was evidence that the uncertainty.” ministry “acted unfairly toward At a hearing on Tuesday, the [Caymanian job applicant] Kirsten Houghton, who is during the selection phase of the representing the Civil Service recruitment process.” Appeals Commission, noted that The commission ordered her client is not a court of law, that the Caymanian applicant and therefore is not bound by be offered the post as of Feb. Grand Court rules when it comes 15, 2018, and that she receive to serving documents. This additional compensation for pay argument was not developed in she would have received if she detail, as Tuesday’s hearing was had been hired for the human just for case management. resources job at the date it was But even without Mr. first awarded, in late September. Suckoo’s response, the Civil The appeals commission also Service Appeals Commission ordered that the non-Caymanian still should not have made the be removed from his position, ruling in favor of the Caymanian, effective Feb. 14, 2018. the judicial review application
argues. This is because the commission still should have considered the ministry’s interview panel report, which noted that the Caymanian did not have the required experience in managing large HR teams or an in-depth knowledge of budget management – in contrast to the non-Caymanian, who had such experience, according to the application. “The Director of HR for the Ministry must be capable of managing the entire HR function, with all of its complexities in the largest Ministry of the Government, placing that person ultimately in a position to be responsible for recruitment, strategic HR and operational HR for over 1,000 staff and managing a core team of 9 employees,” the application states, adding that removing the current, nonCaymanian HR director from his post would amount to a breach of contract, which would have “significant legal and financial implications, since the termination would be without cause.” “[The commission’s] order that the contract of employment with the [non-Caymanian] be rescinded … was so outrageous in its defiance of logic and of accepted legal standards that no sensible person who had applied his mind to the question to be decided could have arrived at it,” the Ministry of Education argued in its judicial review application. For these reasons and more, the Civil Service Appeals Commission’s decision and orders should be quashed, the ministry argued. At Tuesday’s hearing, dates were set and the parties involved in the dispute were determined. For example, Justice Mangatal said the position of chief officer – not Mr. Suckoo as an individual – should be a party to the case.
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C&W/Flow customers well positioned to access superior digital experiences
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts –Flow Caribbean customers are well-positioned to enjoy unparalleled access to the rapidly expanding data needs of an evolving digital lifestyle,” said Magnus Ternsjo, C&W’s Vice President, Central Caribbean as he addressed theCaribbean Telecommunications Union’s (CTU) 17thCaribbean Ministerial Strategic Seminar to mark ICT Week September 26-27, 2018 in St. Kitts. The Central Caribbean VP was joined by David Cox, Vice David Cox, C&W’s VP Regulatory Affairs, Caribbean addressing Caribbean Ministers of President, Caribbean Regulatory Telecommunications, and Regulators to create a level playing field for all operators in the Affairs. They both reiterated region at CTU’s 17th Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Seminars marking ICT Week held at the Cable & Wireless’s continued St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 commitment to deliver superior community investment. to have an important dialogue digital experiences for customers Ternsjo gave the audience with Caribbean Governments while collaborating with,and a glimpse into ways in which to facilitate a more competitive supporting regional organizations, C&W was already poised to offer telecommunications environment governments and regulators for customers the ability to share in the region. the benefit of the people and their memorable moments on a C&W Communications economies of the region. global network that is capable of is the GoldSponsor of this year’s While addressing handling ten times the data traffic CTU Conference.The Caribbean Telecommunications Ministers, currently being transmitted. He Telecommunications Union Senior Regulatory Officers, media went on to add that “part of the (CTU) is an inter-governmental as well as other participants strength of our network rests organisation dedicated to from the private sector,Ternsjo on over 50,000 km of hurricane supporting the development of outlined the company’s strategic resilientsubsea cables that the Caribbean information and vision for the region which connect the Caribbean and Latin communications technologies includes a more customer-centric America to the world. Every day (ICT) sector. The CTUformulates approach, delivering technological, millions of customers depend on us harmonised ICTpolicies; ever faster broadband speeds, to meet the needs of their business coordinates regional ICT projects; unmatched video and a superior customers, to share memorable provides technical advice on ICTmobile experience,and an moments with their families and enabled development and keeps expanded portfolio of managed loved ones and to access the vast Caribbean stakeholders informed services for business customers all resources of the internet.” of the changes in the industry. underpinned by continued C&W/Flowcontinues
Death penalty ‘still on the book’, says Barbados AG Hang on, says Attorney General Dale Marshall, the death penalty will not be abolished in Barbados just yet. “I can say to you and all of Barbados, that today Barbados has a death penalty and when this bill is passed in the House and passed in the Senate of Barbados and proclaimed to be the law of Barbados, the country of Barbados will still have a death penalty,” he said, according to a report in Nation newspaper. His comments came during the recent debate of the Offences Against The Person (Amendment) Bill, 2018, which was passed in the House of Assembly on Tuesday evening. This was among a suite of bills amended to fall in line with the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) June ruling which stated that the mandatory death penalty for murder was in breach of the Constitution. Stressing that he supported capital punishment in “appropriate” cases, Marshall vowed that if the day came for the Mia Mottley-led Administration to consider abolishing the death penalty, they would first have a referendum to ascertain the public’s views. “We’ve said that on every issue which Barbadians feel connected to, which is part of our legal, cultural, social and economic landscape, we will not even begin to think about changing any law unless we have consulted with the people. If we were going to say that the death penalty will be abolished, we
Attorney General Dale Marshall would have gone to the people . . . . “We did it in 1995 in relation to gambling . . . so we have done it. It is part of how we do things on this side of Government. We’ve had a commission on law and order to engage the public and see what their views are, but this is a very different thing. This is a case where the Caribbean Court of Justice ruled that our mandatory death penalty is unconstitutional and it therefore falls on the shoulders of this administration to fix it,” he added. The CCJ ruling is expected to affect 79 people. There are 11 people on death row, 62 awaiting trial for murder, and six awaiting trial for manslaughter. As a result, Marshall said the 11 would be re-sentenced and a hold had been placed on adjudication of the other matters.
“It must be a frightening prospect for us that we have 62 people who are charged with murder but that on the law as it stands, we would likely not be able to inflict capital punishment on them. I don’t want to get too deeply into whether capital punishment is right or wrong. I’ve always supported capital punishment, but my view on it is not every case that requires the ultimate of sanction that your life should be taken . . . . “The problem with when you choose not to obey the rule of law is that it is like a wild horse and no one knows where it will go. So if we choose to disobey the ruling of the CCJ on this point, what else will we choose to disobey the ruling of the CCJ on?” Marshall asked.
Stakeholders help shape new strategy for gender equality in the Caribbean Although gender equality is necessary for inclusive and sustainable development and poverty reduction in the Caribbean, actions to promote it still encounter resistance. Recognizing this, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is consulting with regional stakeholders to update its gender strategy—to achieve great progress on gender equality in the Region and align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by world leaders in 2016. “Actions to promote gender equality still encounter resistance at all levels – policy, institutional, community, household and individual. This resistance, along with natural hazards and governments’ fiscal constraints present additional challenges to leveraging financial allocations for gender work. In view of the persistent inequalities that remain, the Bank has committed to revising the Gender Equality Policy and Operational Strategy to reinforce and restructure our efforts to achieve gender equality,” said Deidre Clarendon, Division Chief, Social Sector Division, CDB, at a workshop and consultation for representatives from government institutions responsible for gender equality. CDB’s Gender Equality Policy and Operational Strategy (GEPOS), published in 2008, provides the framework for the new policy, which is scheduled for completion in 2019. As part of the revision process, the Bank hosted the event at its headquarters in Barbados from October 4 to 5. Participants examined the results of an external evaluation of the 2008 GEPOS, commissioned by CDB’s Office of Independent Evaluation. Clarendon noted that one of the recommendations from the evaluation was that CDB and its Borrowing Member Countries need to work together with increased coherence and cooperation, in order to enhance gender equality in the Caribbean Region. Elaine Henry-McQueen, Senior Programme Officer in the Ministry of Social Development, Housing and Community Empowerment, Grenada, who participated in the workshop, agreed the new policy needs to align with the needs of the countries in the Region. “It is very useful to have CDB as a partner with Grenada to advance gender equality. Now if at both the CDB and the Grenada end, the policy is synchronized, it makes it much easier to work with, because then we are all now in a mode of results-based management. So it does help tremendously if there is a clear understanding by both the borrowing member and the Bank about targets and initiatives that relate to gender equality,” said Henry-McQueen. Agreeing that the revised GEPOS would be highly instructive for countries, Andre Ebanks, Deputy Chief Officer, Ministry of Community Affairs, Cayman Islands, noted that the new GEPOS would help drive Cayman’s revised gender policy, which was first published in 2004. “What we are doing [in the Cayman Islands] looking forward now is that we have taken that ‘04 policy and we’ve created a stakeholder group, citizens and private sector, having a look at the policy and plans and saying ok, what has been done since 2004, what has not been done, and what was not contemplated in 2004 to hopefully have a revamped policy by 2020,” said Ebanks. Workshop participants also benefited from a training of trainers’ session. They discussed concepts such as gender equality, and what it means for their work area and private life, with the aim of clarifying definitions, removing any ambiguity around gender equality concepts and promoting buy-in. Also present at the workshop were representatives from CARICOM and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
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Japanese passport is the most powerful in the world
Japan has knocked soared thanks to up to 40 visa- the UK’s overall position. Singapore off top spot on the waiver agreements signed by Afghanistan and Iraq list of the world’s most powerful governments in 2018. prop up the table. Their passport passport, according to new “It seems increasingly holders can only enter 30 research, while the UK has unlikely that the US and the UK countries without a visa, just slipped again to 11th. will regain the number one spot behind Syria and Somalia, who The ranking by Henley they jointly held in 2015,” the each have just 32 accessible & Partners, a citizenship and report said. countries on their list. planning firm, takes into account Show more Overall, 143 countries saw the how many countries can be The UAE, in 21rd, is the power of their passport improve visited without applying for a fastest climber, ascending 38 over the course of 2017, while visa. Japanese citizens can travel places since 2008 after securing seven countries saw visa-free to a record 190 out of a possible more visa exemptions for its access reduced. 218, having recently gained visa- citizens in 2018 than any other Among the biggest climbers for free access to Myanmar, while country in the world. the first quarter of 2018 were Singaporeans can visit 189 and The UK topped the 2015 Georgia (111 visa-free countries, Britons 186. rankings, alongside Germany, up from 99), Ukraine (128, up Japan and Singapore but ceded that spot after from 114), China (70, up from 60), had previously been neck and several countries relaxed travel and Indonesia (71, up from 63). neck - both on 189 - following a restrictions to the latter. It was “As the world economy visa-exemption from Uzbekistan, leapfrogged by Sweden in 2016, has become increasingly with Germany in third. Iran and and then Denmark, Finland, globalized, the need for greater Afghanistan continue to hold Italy and Spain in 2017, but now visa-free access has grown the bottom spot, with only 30 sits in 11th alongside Norway, steadily,” said the report. destinations accessible visa-free Austria, Luxembourg, the US, “Across the economic spectrum, to their citizens. Netherlands and Portugal. individuals want to transcend the Neither the UK or 2017 saw Belarus offer constraints imposed on them by US, both with 186 countries, British citizens visa-free entry, their country of origin and access have gained access to any new Kazakhstan and Vietnam renew business, financial, career, and jurisdictions since the start of their visa-free arrangements lifestyle opportunities on a global the year, while visa-free travel with the UK, and Ethiopia offer scale.” among Asian countries has a new e-visa option, helping boost
55 people dead in overnight bus crash in western Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Fifty-five people were killed when their bus left the road, rolled down a slope and crashed in western Kenya, an official said Wednesday, with the roof of the bus ripped off. “The information we have is that the driver lost control,” Kericho County police commander James Mugera told The Associated Press. “I felt the bus swerve from one side to the other and then I found myself in the middle of nowhere,” passenger Joseph Obonyo told the AP. “There was a body near me and people were being thrown out of the bus, flying out of it like airplanes, and where we were thrown that was it. ... I am only able to say that God saved me and I am truly thankful.” Obonyo was among about 15 survivors, officials said. There was a dire need of blood for transfusions as most needed surgery, Kericho Governor Paul Kiprono Chepkwony said. The bus had been traveling from the capital, Nairobi, to the western town of Kakamega when the accident occurred around 4 a.m., Rift Valley regional police boss Francis Munyambu said. Nine children were among the dead, he added. The bus was not licensed to operate at night and its owners will face charges, regional traffic
Kenya Police and other rescuers attend the scene of a bush crash near Kericho in Western Kenya Wednesday October 10th, 2018 police boss Zero Arome said. “It after court orders barred police is very unfortunate what has from charging drivers based on happened and action will be readings from the devices. taken,” he said. In an article for the Kenya has struggled to Elephant online publication reduce the rising number of road in November, commentator accidents as more people in the Patrick Gathara criticized growing middle class acquire the government’s “knee-jerk vehicles. responses such as the banning According to government of night buses, enforcement of statistics, around 3,000 Kenyans speed limits, seat belts and speed die every year in road accidents. governors on public transport In the 2015 Global Status Report vehicles. on Road Safety, the World Health “Reactionary legal Organization said Kenyan roads measures are quickly announced are among the most dangerous in in the aftermath of a particularly the world, claiming around 29.1 horrific crash, with little research, lives per 100,000 people. forethought or long-term In 2013 the government planning, and just as quickly re-introduced breathalyzers but forgotten,” Gathara wrote. had to remove them again
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China trying to sway U.S. vote, poses threat: officials `WASHINGTON - China is waging an unprecedented campaign to influence American public opinion as November congressional elections approach and presents the greatest longterm counterintelligence threat to the United States, U.S. security officials said on Wednesday. Senators on the Homeland Security Committee questioned Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and FBI Director Christopher Wray about President Donald Trump’s assertion that China is interfering in U.S. elections and asked whether Beijing poses a larger threat to the country than Moscow. Nielsen told the panel there were two types of threats to American election security from other nations: hacking or disruption of election infrastructure, which includes voter registration lists or voting machines, and influence campaigns. “China absolutely is on an unprecedented - or exerting unprecedented effort to influence American opinion,” Nielsen said. “We have not seen to date any Chinese attempts to compromise election infrastructure.” Wray went farther when asked whether China posed a larger threat than Russia, whose activities during the 2016 presidential election are the subject of a wide-ranging federal investigation that includes whether Moscow cooperated with the Trump campaign to sway the vote. “China in many ways represents the broadest, most complicated, most long-term counterintelligence threat we face,” affecting every sector of the U.S. economy, Wray said. “Russia is in many ways fighting to stay relevant after the fall of the Soviet Union. They’re fighting today’s fight. China’s is fighting tomorrow’s fight.” Trump last month accused China of seeking to meddle in the Nov. 6 congressional elections, saying Beijing did not want his Republican Party to do well because of his pugnacious stance on trade. “China has been attempting to interfere in our upcoming 2018 election, coming up in November. Against my administration,” Trump told a U.N. Security Council meeting. Trump made no reference to suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 election and provided no evidence for his allegation about China, which Beijing immediately rejected. Trump has been skeptical of Russian meddling in the U.S. election and has repeatedly denied his campaign worked with Moscow to put him into the White House. He has drawn criticism from Democrats and his fellow Republicans that he is ignoring a threat to American democracy. U.S. intelligence officials have said Russia has used widespread influence campaigns, including on social media, that target elections and has tried to hack and steal information from American candidates and officials. Russia has repeatedly denied the allegations.
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U.S. says Venezuela involved in opposition politician’s death
An image of the opposition lawmaker Fernando Alban and Jesus Christ is seen over his coffin during a ceremony at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela October 9, 2018 WASHINGTON - The White House on Wednesday condemned the death of an opposition politician in Venezuela and accused President Nicolas Maduro’s government of involvement in the death. “The United States condemns the Maduro regime’s involvement in the death of Venezuelan opposition councilman Fernando Alban,” it said in a statement. The statement also called for the release of all Venezuelan political prisoners and for Maduro’s government to “to re-establish democracy in Venezuela and to prevent further suffering and bloodshed,” adding that President Donald Trump’s administration would continue to increase pressure over the issue. Authorities in Caracas have said the municipal politician killed himself by jumping out a window, while his Opposition First Justice party has said he was murdered. Alban, 56, was jailed on Friday for alleged involvement in the explosion of two drones during an August military parade led by Maduro, according to Interior Minister Nestor Reverol. Venezuelan officials have given differing accounts of where he jumped, and on Tuesday the U.N. human rights office called for an independent investigation. The White House on Wednesday noted that Alban died “while in the custody of Venezuela’s intelligence service.” Maduro’s government has denied that it holds political prisoners and has said those who have been imprisoned sought to destabilize the government.
UK prime minister appoints suicide-prevention minister LONDON — Britain’s prime minister has appointed a suicide-prevention minister as part of a national effort to reduce the number of people who take their own lives. Theresa May named Jackie Doyle-Price to the newly created post as representatives of 50 countries gathered in London Wednesday for a mental health summit. She also pledged 1.8 million pounds ($2.4 million) to ensure the Samaritans charity can continue to offer a free counseling hotline. Some 4,500 people take their lives every year in England. The Campaign Against Living Miserably, dedicated to preventing male suicide, described the appointment as groundbreaking. CEO Simon Gunning says the move helps by “shining a light on suicide and its devastating effects, de-stigmatizing the issue, and continuing to build support for all those affected across the U.K.”
Pope compares having an abortion to ‘hiring a hit man’ VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Wednesday compared having an abortion to “hiring a “hit man” to eliminate a problematic person, in comments sure to be welcomed by conservative Catholics who have accused the pontiff of not speaking out enough on “cultural war” issues. Abortion is a raging political battle in a number of countries, including the United States, where many conservatives hope the Supreme Court will eventually overturn the landmark 1973 ruling known as Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion. Francis made his off-thecuff comments on abortion, some of his toughest to date, in an address to tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his weekly general audience. The pope denounced what he called the contradiction of allowing “the suppression of human life in the mother’s womb in the name of safeguarding other rights”. “But how can an act that suppresses an innocent and helpless life that is germinating be therapeutic, civilized or even simply human?” he said. “I ask you: ‘Is it right to ‘take out’ a human life to solve a
Pope Francis speaks during the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican, October 10, 2018 problem? What do you think? Is it can decide to stop using right? Is it right or not?” he said in extraordinary means to keep unprepared remarks. people alive. Many in the crowd Shortly after becoming shouted “No”. pope in March 2013, Francis “Is it right to hire a hit appeared to downplay the man to solve a problem? You importance of “cultural war” issues cannot, it is not right to kill a such as abortion, contraception human being, regardless of how and gay marriage, saying in an small it is, to solve a problem. It interview the Church had become is like hiring a hit man to solve a “obsessed” with them. problem,” he said. “It is not necessary to talk The Roman Catholic about these issues all the time,” Church teaches that life begins he said in that interview, adding at the moment of conception and that the Church’s stand on them ends at the moment of natural was very clear and that it also had death. It also forbids euthanasia to address social issues such as but says that a family or a patient poverty, injustice and immigration.
Turkish narcotics seizures surge, $460 million worth captured this year ISTANBUL - Turkey seized more than $460 million worth of narcotics in the first nine months of 2018, authorities said on Wednesday, a surge from a year earlier as Turkey ramps up its fight against illegal drug trafficking. Both heroin and cocaine seizures rose by 51 percent, with ecstasy seizures up 245 percent, the interior ministry said. Turkey is on the socalled Balkan Route of drugs trafficking which is used to supply the West with drugs from Asia and the Middle East, including heroin moving from Afghanistan to Europe. A ministry statement said drug trafficking is one of the main financing sources for
A Turkish anti-narcotics police officer counts confiscated narcotics during a drug raid in Istanbul, Turkey, January 16, 2018 terrorist groups. Police operations years expanded its antiagainst drug smuggling are up narcotics activities following about 31 percent and detentions a rise in drug use and deaths up around 28 percent this year, caused by synthetic marijuana the ministry said. consumption. Turkey has in recent
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UK PM May’s possible Brexit deal could be backed by 30-40 Labour lawmakers: Times LONDON - Around 30 to 40 lawmakers from the opposition Labour Party would be prepared to back a Brexit deal that British Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to strike with the European Union, The Times newspaper reported, citing unidentified lawmakers. The EU’s Brexit negotiators believe a divorce deal with Britain is “very close”, diplomatic sources told Reuters last week, though it is unclear whether May could get the deal approved by the British parliament. Around 320 votes in the 650-seat parliament are needed to be certain of winning a vote.
May has 315 lawmakers and governs with a working majority of 13 thanks to a deal with the 10 lawmakers of the Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), though rebels in her own party say 40 of her lawmakers could vote against her deal. The Times said a group of between 30 to 40 Labour lawmakers could defy their leader, Jeremy Corbyn, and vote for a deal that May hopes to bring back by the end of the year. In one scenario being discussed, Labour lawmakers would initially vote down any deal to prove
loyalty to the leadership, but if parliamentary deadlock remained the rebels would back any deal that prevented a chaotic departure, The Times said. If lawmakers reject a deal, May could fall and Britain would face leaving the EU without an agreement, a move investors and company chiefs say would weaken the West, panic financial markets and block the arteries of trade. Without a deal the United Kingdom would move from seamless trade with the EU to customs arrangements set by the World Trade Organization for external states.
Amid criticism, France’s Macron postpones cabinet reshuffle PARIS French President Emmanuel Macron put off a government reshuffle on Wednesday, raising new questions about the depth of political experience in his party and his own ability to keep his administration on track after several resignations. The president and his prime minister have been weighing the reshuffle for a week following the departure of three ministers since late August, including interior minister and early Macron backer Gerard Collomb. The resignations have challenged the president’s authority and stalled his reform ambitions. Macron, 40, faces multiple challenges in carrying out a significant revamp. Not only must he try to maintain A combination picture shows French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, appointed interim the left-right balance that Interior Minister, Junior Minister for the Relations with Parliament, Christophe Castaner, he made a hallmark of his Culture Minister Francoise Nyssen, Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, Labour centrist movement, but also Minister Muriel Penicaud and French government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux who find strong candidates from point towards the sky as they leave after the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace among a relatively shallow and in Paris, France, October 10, 2018 inexperienced pool of loyalists. “The president wishes a commanding majority in the have yet to filter through, to take all the time necessary to National Assembly (lower house), rivals have sought to depict an draw up a team in a calm and his presidential term runs increasingly isolated figure with professional way,” the Elysee until 2022, and the opposition diminished star power. Palace said in a statement is divided, meaning he faces no While Macron doesn’t announcing the reshuffle’s delay. immediate threat. face re-election until 2022, Government spokesman Prime Minister Edouard European Parliament elections Benjamin Griveaux, a member of Philippe told baying opposition in May next year and municipal Macron’s inner circle, denied the lawmakers there was “no voting in France in 2020 could Macron administration was in anxiety, no restlessness” inside turn into a semi-referendum on disarray. an administration committed his mid-term performance. “There is no division to social and economic reform Particularly damaging in the government or the including an overhaul of the to Macron in recent weeks were parliamentary majority on the pension and unemployment comments made by ex-interior political line we are pursuing,” benefit systems. minister Collomb. An early he said. In winning power in May convert to Macronism, Collomb Macron’s popularity 2017, Macron and his En Marche said the president and his team has sunk in recent months as movement demolished France’s “lacked humility” and warned frustration has welled up over a traditional mainstream parties. of hubris - a viewpoint which leader many voters see as He went on to poach senior opinion polls show is shared by arrogant and the architect of politicians from both poles and many voters. policies that favor the wealthy. draft in newcomers to build a “The issue here is not the Opponents branded the government “neither of the right government but the president, a reshuffle a “tragi-comedy” that nor left”. president who is seen by French exposed a shortage of political But as the luster has people as someone who doesn’t experience in the ruling party. worn off his young presidency, listen to them, and even belittles Macron’s Republique En and the impact of early reforms them,” said Jean-Daniel Levy of Marche party, though, holds to the labor code and tax rules pollster Harris Interactive.
British Prime Minister Theresa May delivers her keynote address on the final day of at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Britain, October 3, 2018
South Korea considers lifting some sanctions on North Korea
South Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha SEOUL, South Korea— South Korea is considering lifting some of its unilateral sanctions against North Korea to create more momentum for diplomacy aimed at improving relations and defusing the nuclear crisis, the South’s foreign minister said Wednesday. During a parliamentary audit of her ministry, Kang Kyung-wha said the government is reviewing whether to lift sanctions South Korea imposed on the North in 2010 following a deadly attack on a warship that killed 45 South Korean sailors. South Korea then effectively shut down all cross-border economic cooperation except for a jointly run factory park in the North Korean border town of Kaesong, which was shuttered in February 2016 after a North Korean nuclear test and long-range rocket launch. The so-called “May 24 measures” of 2010 also banned North Korea from using shipping lanes in South Korean territory. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has mostly stayed firm on sanctions despite actively engaging with North Korea and floating the possibility of huge investments and joint economic projects in return for the North’s relinquishment of its nuclear weapons. A move by South Korea to lift its unilateral sanctions would have little immediate effect since U.S.-led international sanctions remain in place. But it’s clear Seoul is preparing to restart joint economic projects if the larger nuclear negotiations between the United States and North Korea begin yielding results. “Many parts of the May 24 measures now duplicate with the United Nations sanctions (against North Korea),” Kang said. “As negotiations continue to improve ties between the South and North and achieve denuclearization, there’s a need to flexibly review (lifting the measures) as long as it doesn’t damage the larger framework of sanctions against the North.” Moon has described inter-Korean engagement as crucial to resolving the nuclear standoff. A large number of South Korean business leaders accompanied Moon last month to Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital, where he and leader Kim Jong Un agreed to normalize operations at the Kaesong factory park and resume joint tours to North Korea when possible, voicing optimism the international sanctions could end and allow such projects.
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Toke off! Marijuana is set to become legal across Canada DELTA, British including Mexico, have expressed option for Ontario residents will Columbia — Mat Beren and his an interest in regulating be mail delivery — a prospect that friends used to drive by the vast recreational use. didn’t sit well with longtime pot greenhouses of southern British “It’s going to change the global fan Ryan Bose, 48, a Lyft driver. Columbia and joke about how debate on drug policy,” she “Potheads are notoriously much weed they could grow there. said. “There’s no other country very impatient. When they want Years later, it’s no joke. immediately considering their weed, they want their weed,” The tomato and pepper plants legalizing the nonmedical use of he said after buying a half-ounce that once filled some of those cannabis, but I think Canada will at an illicit medical marijuana greenhouses have been replaced provide almost the permission for dispensary in Toronto. “Waiting with a new cash crop: marijuana. other countries to move forward.” one or two three days for it by Beren and other formerly illicit At least 109 legal pot mail, I’m not sure how many will growers are helping cultivate it. shops are expected to open across want to do that.” The buyers no longer are unlawful the nation of 37 million people next British Columbia, home dealers or dubious medical Wednesday, with many more to of the “B.C. Bud” long cherished dispensaries; it’s the Canadian come, according to an Associated by American pot connoisseurs, government. Press survey of the provinces. For has had a prevalent marijuana On Oct. 17, Canada now, they’ll offer dried flower, culture since the 1970s, after U.S. becomes the second and largest capsules, tinctures and seeds, draft-dodgers from the Vietnam country with a legal national with sales of marijuana-infused War settled on Vancouver Island marijuana marketplace. Uruguay foods and concentrates expected and in the province’s southeastern launched legal sales last year, to begin next year. mountains. But a change in after several years of planning. The provinces are tasked government last year slowed It’s a profound social shift with overseeing marijuana cannabis distribution plans there, promised by Canadian Prime distribution. For some, including too, and it will have just one store Minister Justin Trudeau and British Columbia and Alberta, ready next Wednesday: a statefueled by a desire to bring the that means buying cannabis from run shop in Kamloops, a few hours’ black market into a regulated, licensed producers, storing it in drive northeast of Vancouver. By taxed system after nearly a warehouses and then shipping it to contrast, Alberta expects to open century of prohibition. retail shops and online customers. 17 next week and 250 within a It also stands in contrast Others, like Newfoundland, are year. to the United States, where the having growers ship directly to There is no immediate federal government outlaws stores or through the mail. crackdown expected for the marijuana while most states Federal taxes will total $1 dozens of illicit-but-tolerated allow medical or recreational use per gram or 10 percent, whichever medical marijuana dispensaries for people 21 and older. Canada’s is more. The feds will keep one- operating in British Columbia, national approach has allowed fourth of that and return the rest though officials eventually plan to for unfettered industry banking, to the provinces, which can add close any without a license. Many inter-province shipments of their own markups. Consumers are expected to apply for private cannabis, online ordering, postal also will pay local sales taxes. retail licenses, and some have delivery and billions of dollars in Some provinces have sued, saying they have a right to investment; national prohibition chosen to operate their own stores, remain open. in the U.S. has stifled greater like state-run liquor stores in the British Columbia’s industry expansion there. U.S., while others have OK’d ministry of public safety is Hannah Hetzer, who private outlets. Most are letting forming a team of 44 inspectors tracks international marijuana residents grow up to four plants to root out unlawful operations, policy for the New York-based at home. seize product and issue fines. Drug Policy Alliance, called Canada’s most populous They’ll have responsibility for Canada’s move “extremely province, Ontario, won’t have any a province of 4.7 million people significant,” given that about 25 stores open until next April, after and an area twice as large as countries have already legalized the new conservative government California, where the black the medical use of marijuana scrapped a plan for state-owned market still dwarfs the legal or decriminalized possession of stores in favor of privately run market that arrived in January. small amounts of the drug. A few, shops. Until then, the only legal
UN’s Nikki Haley to leave in latest Trump shake-up WASHINGTON — In the latest shake-up for President Donald Trump’s turbulent administration, U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley abruptly announced Tuesday she is resigning at the end of the year, raising fresh questions about the Trump team and about the outspoken diplomat’s own political ambitions. The news blindsided some key U.S. allies and many President Donald Trump’s meets with U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley congressional Republicans announced her decision at an to rotate in other people who can involved in foreign policy matters. Oval Office meeting alongside put that same energy and power And it came less than a month the president, bringing up her into it.” before congressional elections, own political prospects even as Trump was asked why thwarting White House efforts to she underscored her continued the announcement was made now project an image of stability, with support for Trump. Without since Haley is staying until the the loss of one of the highest-profile prompting from reporters, she end of the year. women in the administration at said she had no plans to run for Instead of answering a time when women’s votes are president “in 2020” and would directly, he recounted how she being vigorously pursued. campaign for Trump. has had to work on tough issues, But Haley, the former Haley, who is 46 and not such as Iran and North Korea. South Carolina governor, has personally wealthy, hinted in her White House officials had often been an unpredictable and resignation letter to Trump that sought to put a hold on Trump’s independent force in the Trump she is headed to the private sector. record-setting turnover in the administration. At times she “I have given everything I’ve got run-up to the Nov. 6 elections, has offered strikingly different these last eight years,” she said, with aides being asked months perspectives on world events from referring to her six years as ago to step down or commit to her more isolationist-minded boss. governor as well as her time at stay through Election Day to A smiling Haley the U.N. “And I do think it’s good avoid adding to a sense of turmoil.
Zimbabwe faces its worst economic crisis in a decade HARARE, Zimbabwe — As Zimbabwe plunges into its worst economic crisis in a decade, gas lines are snaking for hours, prices are spiking and residents goggle as the new government insists that the country — somehow — has risen to middle-income status. After ousting the repressive Robert Mugabe almost a year ago following more than three decades in power, and peacefully electing President Emmerson Mnangagwa in July, many hoped the country would emerge from turmoil and return to prosperity. Instead, it appears to be imploding in the days since the new finance minister announced a “stabilization program.” Over the weekend long lines for fuel reappeared, sometimes stretching for several kilometers. Anxious residents rushed to stores, where prices skyrocketed for dwindling stock and shop workers began removing price stickers. People have started joining any line in sight. “You ask what the queue is for later. The important thing is to get in the queue, there might be something there,” said Yvet Mlambo, a resident of the capital, Harare. Basic items such as bottled water are now being rationed, even as the capital faces a cholera epidemic that has killed more than 40 people and spread into the countryside. Even beer is rationed, to some outrage. “At least allow us to drink. How else can we drown our sorrows?” one man shouted as he stared at a notice limiting customers to two beers per purchase. Drinkers have formed WhatsApp groups to share tips on where favorite brands can be found. More worryingly, drugs are in short supply in a country where the health system has long been on the brink of collapse. Outside a pharmacy, Bridget Chikwimba shook her head. “I bought these same allergy pills for a dollar last week, today they are $13,” she told The Associated Press. “I waited five minutes while they calculated the new price.” The country’s Retail Pharmacists Association describes the shortages of medicines as “severe.” Many fear the current crisis, induced by foreign currency shortages and a ballooning debt, could spiral into the kind of collapse seen a decade ago when Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation reached 500 billion percent, according to the International Monetary Fund. Plastic bags of 100-trillion Zimbabwe dollar banknotes were not enough to buy basic groceries, forcing Mugabe to form a “unity government” with the opposition and adopt a multi-currency system. Since then, daily transactions have been dominated by the U.S. dollar. But the new currency shortage has forced most people to use a surrogate currency called bond notes, bank cards and mobile money, all of which are devaluing quickly against the U.S. dollar on the black market. Retailers said the soaring rates for U.S. dollars on the black market, where they source most of their foreign currency, are making it difficult for them to restock. Some outlets such as fast-food chain KFC have been forced to close. “The parallel market is unsustainably high and has decimated confidence. Prices have been going up while margins are eroded,” Denford Mutashu, president of the Retailers Association of Zimbabwe, told the AP. In the days leading to the implosion, new Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, a former lecturer at the London School of Economics, announced the “stabilization program” that included commitments to cut borrowing. He also plans to cut government spending, repay foreign loans to unlock fresh credit and expand the revenue base.
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Facebook wants people to invite its cameras into their homes SAN FRANCISCO — artificially intelligent camera into More recently, Facebook revealed that not have been able to collect before or Facebook is launching the first peoples’ homes could well raise other hackers managed to pierce its security understand before,” said ABI Research electronic device to bear its brand, a privacy questions. to break into 50 million accounts . analyst Jonathan Collins. This screen and camera-equipped gadget “The first thing consumers are Facebook says it won’t ”listen includes people’s location, activities intended to make video calls easier going to wonder is ‘how much sensitive to, view or keep the contents ” of video and interests — “all the reasons and more intuitive. data is this collecting about me?’” said calls, adding that the Portal camera companies want to get into the home.” But it’s unclear if people John Breyault, vice president of public won’t use facial recognition or identify That said, Facebook says will open their homes to an internet- policy of telecommunications and fraud people in the video calls. The device Portal does not collect any information connected camera sold by a company at the National Consumers League, a will allow users to disable the camera about people’s home, listening only for with a questionable track record on Washington-based consumer advocacy and microphone with a single tap and voice commands. The camera, when protecting user privacy. group that has received donations from to lock it with a numerical passcode. enabled, detects people as they walk Facebook is marketing the Facebook and other tech companies. There’s also a physical camera cover into the room but does not identify device, called Portal, as a way for its On Monday, Twitter users to prevent recording. specific people or record anything more than 2 billion users to chat with were quick to point to Facebook’s Portal will not display about people’s homes, according to one another without having to fuss privacy fallacies and what they saw Facebook ads “at this time,” the Facebook. with positioning and other controls. as the company’s impudence in asking company said, although it noted that Facebook will offer Portal in The device features a camera that uses people to trust it with a camera called third-party services such as music two sizes — a $199 model with a 10artificial intelligence to automatically Portal inside their homes. Some streaming might embed their own ads inch horizontal screen and a $349 zoom as people move around during compared it to the always-on, always- the same way they do on other devices. “Plus” version with a 15.6-inch screen calls. watching telescreens in George The company says Facebook’s that can switch between vertical or Since Echo’s release nearly Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984.” privacy policy applies to Portal, since horizontal orientations. four years ago, both Google and Apple Others saw the gadget’s appeal — but it uses Messenger for voice and video Both models also include have followed Amazon in releasing not if it comes from Facebook. calls. Facebook executives have an internet-connected speaker that smart speakers designed for use with It’s a particularly trying time repeatedly said that the company does features Amazon’s voice-activated their other digital services — some for Facebook to release a home camera. not use the contents of messages or digital assistant, Alexa. Portal of them, at least. These speakers can Earlier this year, the company had calls for advertising purposes and will connects calls through Messenger, serve as hub-like controllers for “smart” to acknowledge that as many as 87 not do so in the future. Still, there are meaning that it can reach people who homes as people install appliances, million people may have had their other, less direct possibilities for the don’t have a Portal themselves. And lighting and security systems that can data accessed by Cambridge Analytica, future. since Messenger can be used without be controlled over the internet. a data mining firm that worked for “This is going to gain a Facebook account, Portal users won’t Portal represents Facebook’s the Trump campaign and aimed to (Facebook) not only a place in the need a Facebook account to use it — entry into that fray. But pointing an use the data to influence elections. smart home, but also data they may only Messenger.
Google brings camera twists, bigger screens to Pixel phones Google’s new Pixel phones mirror an industry trend toward lusher, bigger screens and add twists on the camera for better pictures. The third generation of Pixel phones unveiled Tuesday at an event in New York features screens that span from one edge to another. It’s the first time Google has embraced the format, which Samsung has had for a few years and Apple adopted last year. But Google is undercutting Apple on price. The Pixel 3 will be available Oct. 18 starting at $799 — $200 below the least expensive iPhone XS. A larger version, the Pixel 3 XL, costs $100 more. Google is also hiring photographer Annie Leibovitz to take pictures with the new Pixel in an effort to persuade consumers that its camera is superior. The camera, for instance, promises better low-light and close-up The Pixel 3 shots by using artificial-intelligence caller about the purpose of the call. software to combine multiple shots You see a transcript of the response on taken in succession. It will also warn the screen. You can choose to pick up or you if someone blinked or if the ignore the call. Callers are warned that shot is otherwise poor. The camera they are talking to a robot and that a automatically takes about three transcript would be made. seconds of shots, at lower resolution, Although the Pixels have and will recommend an alternative. barely made a dent in the market The Pixel joins LG’s V40 in since their debut two years ago, sporting a second front lens to fit more Google uses them to highlight what people into selfies. But it lacks a zoom it considers to be the best features lens on either side, something available of its Android operating system. A on some iPhones and Samsung phones. previously announced feature in Instead, Google uses software to mimic which software will call businesses to that effect. make appointments and restaurant Beyond the camera, Google reservations for you will debut on the is using artificial intelligence to help Pixel first, for instance — initially in screen calls. Just tap on a button for New York, Atlanta, Phoenix, Arizona, Google’s voice assistant to ask the and the San Francisco Bay Area.
IDC analyst Ramon Llamas said the Pixel 3 doesn’t break new ground on hardware, but “software is a different story. It’s mostly about convenience here.” As usual, the Pixel phones focus heavily on Google’s search engine, maps, digital assistant and YouTube video service. Google has sold an estimated 7 million Pixels over the past two years, almost imperceptible next to the 3.6 billion phones shipped during that time, according to IDC. Apple alone sold 388 million iPhones during the same period. Tuesday’s announcements come a day after Google disclosed a flaw that could have exposed personal information
of up to 500,000 users of its Plus social network. Google declined to address that further Tuesday, though executives emphasized privacy and security throughout the event in New York. For instance, the camera’s features for better shots will take advantage of software on the device itself, so that nothing gets sent to Google’s servers — unless you enable a backup feature with Google Photos. The Pixel 3 will have a new chip, called Titan, to store keys to the most sensitive information, including those needed to unlock the phone and descramble stored data. Many other phones already have similar hardware for security. Google also rolled out Home Hub, which couples a small display screen with an internet-connected speaker. That’s similar to Amazon’s Echo Show and a new Facebook device called Portal. In another apparent nod to privacy concerns, Google didn’t put a camera on its Home Hub like Amazon and Facebook did with their respective devices to enable video calls. Again, Google is attacking its rivals on price. The Home Hub will sell for $149 when it comes to stores Oct. 22. The new version Echo Show starts at $229, while the least expensive Facebook Portal sells for $199. There’s also an upcoming tablet featuring Google’s home-grown Chrome OS system. It will run Android apps, but offer functionality that’s closer to a desktop. The Pixel Slate starts at $599; a keyboard costs $199 more and a stylus another $99.
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Management of Financial Resources •Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. Applied Business Knowledge •Understanding market dynamics, enterprise level objectives and important aspects of the company’s business to accurately diagnose strengths and weaknesses, anticipate opportunities and risks, identify issues, and develop strategies and plans. Aligning individual and team actions with strategies and plans to drive business results. •Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
OPEN JOB POSITIONS DATE OPEN: October 8, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Sous Chef PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview:The sous chef reports directly to the executive chef and will quickly amass an in-depth familiarity with the kitchen’s operations so that they may fill in for the executive chef when needed and assist them in resolving any problems that may arise on the job. A sous chef must possess the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large staff. They must also be able to draw upon their considerable experience as a culinary chef who has worked in many different roles and settings in order to effectively coach and mentor junior chefs. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$24,000 per annum DATE OPEN: October 8, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Housekeeper (2) PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview:We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation. Responsibilities: •Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing •Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards •Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies •Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances •Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience •Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate •Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $7.50 per hour OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: October 8, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Cook PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$11.50 - $12.00 per hour DATE OPEN: October 8, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Resort Manager PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club JOB SUMMARY: Functions as the strategic business leader of the property’s resort operation, including, but not limited to, Guest Services (Front Desk, Personal Concierge, Bell/Houseman, Retail), Spa, Housekeeping/Laundry, Security, Restaurants/Bars, Room Service and Banquets/Catering, where applicable. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the GBC service strategy and initiatives. The position ensures the Resort’s operation meets the Company’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, and focuses on growing revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department. Develops and implements propertywide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the customer and property employees and provides a return on investment. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience •College degree preferred •8+ years’ experience in resort management. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Developing and Maintaining Resort Goals •Sets expectations and holds all Resort’s leadership team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors. •Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how the Resort is performing against budget. •Makes recommendations for CAPEX funding of overall Resort equipment and renovations in accordance with brand business strategy. •Works with Resort’s leadership team to determine areas of concern and develops strategies to improve the departments’ financial performance. •Establishes challenging, realistic and obtainable goals to guide operation and performance. •Strives to improve service performance •Develops and manages Resort budgets. •Monitors the departments’ actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded and opportunities are identified and addressed. •Focuses on maintaining profit margins without compromising guest or employee satisfaction This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$90,000 - $110,000 per annum DATE OPEN: October 8, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Director of Reservations PROPERTY: West Bay Club JOB SUMMARY:The main objective of the Director of Reservations is to improve profits by increasing room revenue and sales through third party and direct bookings. The Director will lead the daily operations of the Reservations Department, ensuring outstanding customer service, enforcement of hotel policies and procedures and use of proper selling techniques designed to enhance overall hotel revenue and overall optimization of the reservations staff and all resources. This position oversees the reservations office for all current GBC properties. Lead the Reservations Supervisor and Reservation Sales Agents in the sales effort to meet budget expectations, oversee full utilization of the reservations sales software, hire and train new agents, while providing ongoing reviews and assuring optimum performance. Will also ensure data quality input into both Opera and PMS; reviewing data daily, weekly and monthly to assure maximum performance of team; staying informed on existing demand and pricing dynamics, while communicating opportunities for yield management to with the Guest Services, Accounting and other departments on reservation related processes. This position holder will also develop weekly schedule, as well as overseeing the monitoring of agent sales calls and coaching of agents. The Dir. Of Reservations will also control all related expenses and maintains costs in line with budget. Professionally represent the hotel by participating in client and industry functions, collaborate as a team player with all departments and provide feedback to all departments. Education and Experience: •Bachelor’s degree preferred •5 years of experience in the role of Director of Reservations •Excellent customer service and communication skills •Working knowledge of competitive hotels is a plus •Proficient computer systems such as Opera, Safloc, SAP etc. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$45,000 - $60,000 per annum DATE OPEN: October 8, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION:LineCook PROPERTY: Point Grace Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$7.50 – $8.10 per hour
Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than October 22nd, 2018 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: kendi.jones@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies
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•Experience with computers and calculators. •Experience in Hospitality Industry in similar position. •Previous guest relations training •Fluency in a second language, preferably
White Sands Grace Bay LTD (DBA) Bianca Sands Resort is looking to fill the following positions. Applicants must have a clean police certificate, and a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. In addition, candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays, and weekends. Front Office Department Front Desk Agent- Reports to the Front Desk Manager Qualification 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 Services Skills Salary for this position will commensurate with qualification and experience. Entry point is $8.50 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge. _______________________________________________________________________ Bellman Reports to the Front Desk Manager -Welcomes and escorts guests upon arrival in the most welcoming demeanor possible. -Acquires a working knowledge of the hotel, in-house facilities and local information to respond to customer inquiries -Stores and receives customer baggage when requested; issues completed claim checks to customer when storing baggage -Assists guests in bringing baggage from room to hotel entrance -Will assist in securing ground transportation -Performs light cleaning in the lobby when needed by picking up liter, emptying ashtrays -Keeps baggage storage area clean -Follows all applicable Trust Standard Operating Procedures Salary for this position will commensurate with qualification and experience. Entry point is $7.50 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge. _______________________________________________________________________ Pool and Beach Department Pool and Beach Attendant- Reports to Pool and Beach Supervisor Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must possess basic computer skills. Extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry, its services and facilities. Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy. Prioritize, organize and follow up. Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgement. Follow directions thoroughly. Understand guest’s service needs. Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. Work with minimal supervision. Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent resort data.
Salary for this position will commensurate with qualification and experience. Entry point is $8.00 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge. ________________________________________________________________________ House Keeping Manager Essential Functions is to Assist Rooms Division Manager, and Manage Housekeeping day-to-day operations to provide consistency throughout the housekeeping department. -Ensure all Housekeeping quality standards are complied with and that Trust/Bianca Sands Resort Standard Operating Procedures are consistently applied. -Assist in the daily maintenance of room inventory status to achieve optimal levels of revenues while maintaining high levels of guest expectations. -Facilitate hiring process, including interviewing, training, and evaluating job performance. Provide ongoing training and development to all positions. -Interact with all associates in the Housekeeping Department. Evaluate, coach, counsel and provide leadership support. -Conduct inspections of guest rooms and provide feedback to room attendants. -Manage administrative duties, including payroll, schedule and operating expenses. -Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction. -Participate in the Manager on Duty program Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: -Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. -Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. -Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. -Most tasks are performed in a team environment with the associate acting as a team leader. There is minimal direct supervision -Must possess basic computational ability. -Must possess basic computer skills. -Solid knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities. -Working knowledge of local laws governing equal employment opportunity and Equal Rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations. Physical Demands -Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems. -Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. -Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. -Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis. -Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on a regular and continuing basis. -Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on occasion. -Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space. -Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning/ inspection tasks. -Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. -Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates -Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. -Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. -Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed.
Physical Demands Most work tasks are performed outdoors. Position may require lifting of watersports equipment Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis. Requires grasping, writing, standing, vending, repetitive motions, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with vendors, supervisors and subordinates Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. Qualifications • High school graduate. • Provide legible communication and directions. • Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
Qualifications High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of three years’ management experience with at least two years in housekeeping management at progressively higher levels of responsibility. Salary for this position will commensurate with qualification and experience. Entry point is $10.00 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge. ______________________________________________________________________
Desirable: •One-year minimum of experience.
Salary for this positions will commensurate at $7.50 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge.
House Keepers/Room Attendants Responsibilities To undertake a wide range of domestic task for the guest and the hotel, ensuring that the rooms and common areas are kept in a clean and hygienic condition according to hotel standards Maintain basic records such as time sheets, room log sheets, and task sheets To undertake training as required Maintain cleanliness standards in rooms and common areas
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______________________________________________________________________ Houseman Responsibilities Provide support services for housekeeping associates and maintain cleanliness throughout the hotel. Respond to guest request. Must be able to push and pull carts weighting 250 pounds and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Salary for this positions will commensurate at $7.50 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge. ______________________________________________________________________ Public Area Attendant Responsibilities Maintains the overall cleanliness of the hotel’s public space by cleaning all assigned areas thoroughly on a daily basis. Cleans public areas including: Floors, elevators, lobbies, hallways, vending areas, service areas, stairwells and health club, Windows and mirrors Qualifications High school or equivalent education required. No prior experience required. Hospitality experience desired. Salary for this positions will commensurate at $7.50 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge. ______________________________________________________________________ Maintenance Department Maintenance Engineer-Keeps hotel facilities (heat, power, air conditioning, and refrigeration) in optimum operating condition by performing preventative maintenance and repairs on hotel power plant machinery. Responsibilities -Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment. -Will assist with routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms,
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ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds. -Maintains heating/ventilating/air conditioning equipment in optimal operating condition by performing routine maintenance and repairs. Replace filters and bearing. Repairs motors and shafts as necessary Adjusts air conditioning air pressure as necessary Prevents costly machine breakdowns by lubricating equipment as needed. Operates, maintains and repairs boilers to provide desired heating throughout the hotel Maintains appropriate level of water chemicals in boilers closed and open systems -Insures that hotel is supplied with adequate power by reading and operating gas, water, and electrical meters Records utility meter readings and monitors daily usage Works in a safe manner and maintains cleanliness and order in hotel’s power plant areas. -Keeps adequate level of supplies required for hotel maintenance and notifies supervisor of equipment and supply requirements. -Calls to attention of supervisor any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security of operating condition of the hotel. -Cooperates with insurance underwriters and/or the fire department in regular inspections of the hotel -Contributes to hotels preparedness during fire emergencies by participating in the hotel fire team -Handles master keys in accordance with Trust’s standards for the overall safety and security of the hotel. -Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment. -Must have a good knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption. -Must have knowledge of using POs and ordering materials. Salary for this positions will commensurate at $8.50 per hour, plus the benefits of service charge. _____________________________________________________________________ None of these positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are welcome to apply. Interested persons should submit your resume, cover letter, qualifications and experience to Hr@biancasandsresort.com Human Resources Bianca Sands Resort D 103 Regent Village Regent Street, Grace Bay Providenciales Tel # 649-946-8558 or # 649-332-1158 Please also submit a copy of your complete application to the Turks and Caicos Islands Department of Labor. Closing Date 21 Oct 2018
Inspect and report unsafe delivery or contractor vehicles entering FortisTCI facilities. Other duties as assigned. Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: VACANCY- SECURITY GUARD Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Security Guard FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Description In accordance with proven Security industry standards: Provide a professional safe and secure environment at any of FortisTCI facilities located throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Oversee and protect FortisTCI employees, customers and visitors from physical harm while on the company’s premises. Act as a deterrent in crime and the theft of company property from either internal or external sources. Provide guidance and general information, in a helpful and courteous manner, to customers and visitors while on the company’s premises Main Duties Monitor CCTV cameras, fire and burglar alarms, or any other monitoring devices installed by the company to protect its facilities and assets. Maintain secure access and exit points to secure locations throughout the company’s buildings and facilities. Maintain accurate logs of those that enter or exit secure areas of the company’s facilities. Conduct physical patrols and inspections of the company’s facilities. Document and report any security breaches, irregularities and safety related concerns that may arise while conducting patrols. Actively participate in any criminal or safety investigation.
Associate’s Degree in a related field Knowledge and exposure to the operation of Security Alarm equipment, Access Control, Fire Alarm and Protection Equipment, CCTV Cameras would be considered an asset. Acceptable knowledge and skills relating to Microsoft Family of software products (Word, Excel, Outlook) Possess a valid driver’s license Must be bondable Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgment: Excellent team player and team building skills Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Must be able to make quick and logical decisions based on visual observations and facts. Must have excellent customer relation skills. Maintain strong ethical values.
Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is October 15th 2018. Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.comAND aadams@ fortistci.com
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guests, employees, suppliers and vendors. 3.Conducts and keep records of goods received, housekeeping and laundry staff, inventories, cleaning projects, housekeeping checklists, and room inspections for guest rooms and public areas. 4.Familiarizes him /herself and carries out policies and procedures established by the Sands at Grace Bay. 5.Initiates and aides in effective communication within the department and other departments. 6.Carries out the following routine assignments as required. (This list is not exhaustive) Salary start at $42, 000.00 per annum commensurate with qualifications and experience The Sands is now accepting applications/résumé for the following positions. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY & SKILLED POSITIONS MAINTENANCE MANAGER* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Establish goals, measurements and results for the department along with the General Manager. •Involvement in the preparation of the Maintenance Operating and Capital budgets. •General operational and preventative maintenance of systems including: Boilers and heating systems; make up air and HVAC systems; Pool facilities; and General plumbing issues. •Maintain hotel guest rooms and public areas by performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs. •Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on heating, cooling and ventilation systems. •Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems, electrical systems and appliances. •Maintain the hot tub by ensuring a safe chemical balance through frequent testing. •Organize, implement and track all maintenance projects for guestrooms and public areas. •Monitor and revise as needed, departmental health & safety tools including training programs, policies and practices. •Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times and that all colleagues are committed to working safely. •Partner with Front Office Manager to ensure safe guest evacuation during emergencies (i.e. Fire Alarm). •Motivate, train and lead maintenance personnel by personal example with a philosophy of work conduct, enthusiasm and personal development that leads to maximum performance and job satisfaction. •Effective scheduling, vacation planning and department productivity to budget. •Effective and timely interaction with all Hotel & Restaurant departments and positively impact guest experience by effectively and efficiently resolving maintenance concerns. •Effective and timely interaction with HR regarding payroll (i.e. set up new hires, etc). •Occasional maintenance to staff residence as required. •A positive contributor to the leadership team of the hotel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES •Prior Maintenance Management and/or supervisory experience within a operation equal in size and facilities. •Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to motivate and lead employees in a busy, high quality environment. •Background in electrical and or plumbing are essential. •Good English communication skills (both written & oral). •Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment. •Good training, coaching and mentoring skills are essential. •Proven experience with budgets and payroll process is essential. •Completion of high school and technical training required. •Majority of work shift requires standing or walking 90% of the work day •Many tasks require sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and/or positioning to accomplish tasks •Able to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs. is common and up to 150lbs with assistance •Reaching is required at all levels throughout the work period •Climbing of stairs is required and may require up to 50% of the time •Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred •Able to work efficiently under time constraints •Able to work independently and with others Salary start at $38,000.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER Responsibilities: Uphold and update established Housekeeping and Laundry operating procedures and standards. Develop, implement and coordinate new Housekeeping and Laundry procedures. Plan and coordinate housekeeping staff job duties, responsibilities, and activities including that of housekeeping managers and supervisors. Coordinate and complete inspections of assigned areas for quality checks and cleanliness controls in accordance to standards. Coordinate, administer and complete administrative tasks as required. Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of five years as an Executive Housekeeper is required. The individual must possess Housekeeping and Laundry Department management working knowledge, and experience, skills and abilities. Must be able to explain, demonstrate and perform all related job duties, functions, and responsibilities of Housekeeping and Laundry department operations. Qualification Standards: Education High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial position in the Housekeeping & Laundry Department. Licenses or Certificates Executive Housekeeper Certification or time on the job equivalent as stated above required. Essential Functions 1.Plans, organizes, directs and controls all housekeeping and laundry activities, maintains the high levels of cleanliness standards, orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, public/common and employee areas. Oversees, and implements working rules with proper execution to meet those standards. 2.Monitors and maintains a healthy and safe environment for owners,
SENIOR HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Position Purpose Assists the Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper with the day to day operations of Housekeeping department. Daily Communications 1.Reports directly to and communicates to Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper on all pertinent housekeeping matters. 2.Interacts with various businesses outside the hotel including suppliers and contractors. 3.Supervises personnel with matters regarding Housekeeping operations. 4.Coordinates and works closely with Front office, Engineering and other departments as required. Essential Functions 7.Provides supervision in maintaining the established standards of cleanliness, the orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, public and employee areas. 8.Executes the Housekeeping Department’s working rules and regulations set forth by the Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper. 9.Helps monitor and maintain a healthy and safe environment for both guests and employees. 10.Conducts and keeps records of goods received, staff schedules, inventories and cleaning projects for guest rooms and public areas. 11.Familiarizes him /her self and carries out policies and procedures established by the Sands at Grace Bay. 12.Carries out the following routine assignments: 12.1 Provides supervision for the entire Housekeeping Department by monitoring, guiding, scheduling, disciplining and evaluating all staff within the department. 12.2 Gives guidance for immediate improvement in weak areas and to new and existing staff in their professional development to prepare them for advancement opportunities, including Housekeeping Supervisors. 12.3 Conducts meetings with the Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper, and department staff to establish an effective departmental team and communication link and maintains “open door” communication for all housekeeping staff. 12.4 Monitors the productivity of the laundry section and initiates effective methods and techniques to increase productivity and minimize costs effectively and responsibly. Assists the Executive Housekeeper in communicating to other departments or service providers the concerns relating to the laundry operation. 12.5 Assists Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper in administrative duties including payroll and operating expenses. 12.6 Assists the Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper in conducting disciplinary interview / inquiry with the staff as required within the parameters of the Resort’s code of conduct and the labor Code of Turks and Caicos local government. 12.7 Supervises the established training program methods and procedures of the department and initiates changes if needed. 12.8 Maintains Housekeeping specifications and procedures for linen, uniforms, room amenities, cleaning and guest room supplies and equipment. 12.9 Monitors the established procedures of staff’s efficiency in conjunction to providing service to guest. 12.10 Conducts daily inspection of guest rooms and provide feedback to room attendants. Records inspections on hotel inspection form and assists Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper in calculation of monthly scores. 12.11 Inspects guest rooms to ensure the hotel standards of cleaning are being maintained. 12.12 Assists the Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper in analyzing departmental expenses on an on-going basis to ensure performance against budget. 12.13 Executes the comprehensive and thorough coverage of all housekeeping cleaning activities set by the Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper 12.14 Maintains efficient communication with Front Office to provide information on the availability of guest rooms completed by housekeeping personnel. 12.15 Communicates closely with the Executive and Assistant Executive Housekeeper concerning guest complaints if the matter cannot be resolved within the department. 12.16 Ensures that all established safety / security policies and procedures are observed in entire department to provide optimum security for guests and employees. 12.17 Immediately acts on guest complaints or request. SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities. •Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process. •Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. •Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. •Must possess basic computational ability. Physical Demands •Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems. •Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 4 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. •Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis. •Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally. •Must be able to lift items weighing in excess of 40 lbs. rarely. •Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. occasionally. •Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning and inspection tasks. •Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual
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acuity. •Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates. •Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. •Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. •Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Education High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience Three to five years’ experience in a supervisor or managerial position in Housekeeping or Rooms Division. Licenses or Certificates Driver’s License not mandatory but preferred. Grooming All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per standards. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Salary starts at $10.00 per hour HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Responsibilities: •Ensures maximum compliance and efficiency in the performance of Housekeeping staff in guest rooms and surrounding areas •Carries out the policies and procedures of Housekeeping Departments Standard Operating •Offers assistance to guests and owners, initiates corrective action on complaints of cleanliness and service to guest rooms •Assists in and conducts monthly Housekeeping Inventories as required •Conducts routine guest room and common area inspections. Provides inspections scores and retrains for success •Assists in and conducts staff scheduling and annual performance evaluations •Maintains inventory and stock controls •Ensure delivery of service excellence to all guests by monitoring staff performance and provides hands-on training and development •Evaluates and updates Executive Housekeeper on staff performance. Makes recommendations for appropriate action in the areas of disciplinary and commendation •Maintains quality controls and assurance •Assists in overseeing Laundry Department as required in service, quality, inventory, inspection, scheduling and overall performance Requirements: •High school diploma •Must have supervised a minimum of 15 employees •Most work tasks are performed indoors and outdoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems •Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length •Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis •Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis •Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space •Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks •Must have minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the Hotel/Resort and/or Hospitality Industry •Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (s) used in the workplace •Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process •Requires excellent communication and grammar skills, both orally and written to communicate well to guests and owners •Must possess basic math and computational ability •Must have basic computer skills in Hotel PMS, Word, Excel and Outlook •Must work weekends and holidays Qualification Standards/Prerequisites: Education High school or equivalent education required. Experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Housekeeping Supervisor. Licenses or Certificates Required Housekeeper Certification with American Hotel Lodging Institute Educational Courseline (AHLA) required. Essential Functions 13.Maintain resort cleanliness standards, ensure orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, and mop closets, maid’s carts, and public/common and employee areas. 14.Monitors and maintains a sanitary, healthy and safe environment for owners, guests, employees, suppliers and vendors. 15.Effective and professional written and oral communication skills. 16.Ensures the effective dissemination and follow-up of all work assignments, tasks, coordination of inter-department repairs/maintenance/restoration. 17.Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process. (This list is not limited or exhaustive of all functions, duties and expectations of the position.) Salary start at $7.00 per hour ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHINICAN Responsibilities: •Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment: Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester. •Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables
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and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment. •Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools. •Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with maintenance manager, such as machine repairer, maintenance and tool maker to diagnose malfunction. •Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools. •Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. •May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. •Required to hold proof of electrician’s license and certification. •Perform equipment repairs such as Circuit-Breaker Mechanic; Electrician, Rectifier Maintenance; Time Clock Repairer; Machine Shop; Electrician. •May be designated: Watch Electrician; Wirer, Maintenance. Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Maintenance Electricians call upon their written communication skills to document tests and repairs in each machine’s maintenance log. They call upon their verbal communication skills to coordinate with their coworkers and delegate tasks to other maintenance staff. Competency with Power Hand Tools: Using power hand tools is a big part of the repair process for Maintenance Electricians. They must be able to use drills, saws, solders and related tools safely and efficiently. •Must be able to work well with all members of the Engineering Department and all other members of the Hotel Staff. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. •Must promote a cordial and caring attitude toward all other department heads. •Highly motivated self-starter. •Experience in all phases of mechanical/electrical systems. •Appropriate technical schooling would be helpful. •Ability to communicate with hotel guests. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. •Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; •Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. Education •High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience •Must have minimum of 3 years electrician and/or apprenticeship experience working on electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry and A/C repairs. Proven problem-solving skills Licenses or Certificates •Must have relevant electrician certifications, required licenses, and/or electrical permits. •Familiar with the local and US electrical codes. Grooming •All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Sands at Grace Bay employee handbook standards. Salary starts at $7.75 per hour POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT Responsibilities: •Greet all guests and assist with towels, umbrellas, questions, and/or water sports equipment. •Complete setting up and breaking down of all guest lounge areas as designated by management and to ensure that all pool chairs and tables are in a clean and orderly fashion. •Constant walk-through of pool area and beach area to make certain it is clean (no trash on the grounds) and tidy. Inspect entire pool area replacing any missing items and/or repairing (when possible) any items needing attention. (I.E. Umbrellas, Hobie Cat, Chairs, etc.) •Pool & Hot Tub Cleaning (I.E. vacuuming, filtering, scrubbing, sifting, chemical testing, checking skimmers, etc.) Requirements: •A secondary diploma is an asset •Experience as a Pool & Beach Attendant is preferred •Must be able to work long hours in all weather conditions •Must be able to be CPR certified, First Aid certified, and AED certified •Must be a good swimmer and perform rescue when needed •Must be able to operate rescue boat •Must be experienced in sailing, kayaking, and wind-surfing and operator all equipment •Must be able to clean and chlorinate pool •Must handle pool chemicals and equipment maintenance and functions •Life Guard experience a plus •Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. •Must work weekends and holidays Salary starts at $6.75 per hour DOMESTIC/WORKER* Applicants must have previous experience as a domestic work and cook. Must be comfortable and experienced around the care and walking of larger breed dogs and be willing to work 6 days a week including holidays and weekends. Hours will need to be flexible in order to flex for evening service when required. Nutritional food experience also an asset. Must have a willing, positive and personable attitude. LINE POSITIONS HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT* HOUSEMAN* LABOURER* GROUNDSMEN* COMMON AREA ATTENDANT BEACH SECURITY SECURITY OFFICER RESERVATIONS ADMINISTRATOR PART TIME HUMAN RESOURCE ADMIN ASSISTANT SEASONAL LAUNDRY WASHER Positions marked by asterisks are currently held by work permit persons. For the above line staff positions, Caribbean resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude, must be willing to work holidays and weekends as standard in the hospitality industry. Salary will commensurate with experience. Turks Island citizen’s only need to apply in person to Kitchandra McDonald, Assistant Human Resources Manager at The Sands Resort located on Grace Bay Road, Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos Labour Department, or e-mail: careers@thesandstc.comcontact number 649-946-5199 ext. 30147.Resumes/CV’s must be in by October 26th, 2018.
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Norman warns of too much ‘Tiger talk’
The entire golf world has reveled in the surprising comeback of Tiger Woods. But Greg Norman warns golf fans against the dangers of going overboard with all-Tiger, all-thetime mania. The retired 20-time PGA Tour champion Norman, while being interviewed on a Yahoo Finance podcast, complimented Woods’ impressive return to form that culminated in him winning the Tour Championship last month. But Norman also sounded an alarm to the golf community to avoid an all-encompassing Tiger beat. “I think he’s done an United States golfer Tiger Woods plays his shot from the 14th tee during the Ryder Cup excellent job of going from where Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National he was over a year ago, saying, ‘I of talent bubbling up around the he was “disappointed” about the may never play the game of golf world, and I’d hate to see them get extra focus on Woods — adding again,’ to where he is today,” lost again in that Tiger talk.” at the time that “golf doesn’t need Norman said. “Massive leap, Woods has risen from No. Tiger Woods.” quite honestly, in 12 months. 1,199 in the world rankings to Norman argued the God bless him. He did everything begin 2018 to his current No. 13, heightened golf ratings since right, stepped up to the plate and thanks to a string of promising Woods’ recent success has more won. It’s good for him, there’s no top-10 finishes that also helped to do with other players raising question. It’s good for the game of the 14-time major champion their games. golf, no question. become a captain’s pick for the “TV ratings are up “But I hope they [media Ryder Cup. because of what Tiger Woods does and fans] don’t put all their eggs in Norman’s cautious tone to every other player,” Norman one basket again and be all Tiger recalls other similar concerns told Yahoo’s Midday Movers show. and forget about all this other about Woods receiving too much “It’s not just about the one player, wonderful, fantastic talent even attention at the perceived expense it’s about all the supporting cast coming out of Korea and Japan of others, something the two-time who are equal if not better than and South Africa and Australia. major champ complained about in him. He’s just pulling them along There is an unbelievable amount February when Norman said to make them more standout.”
Tennis - Respect ball kids, Federer tells fellow pros Tennis players need to respect ball boys and ball girls, Roger Federer said in the wake of a row following Fernando Verdasco’s rant over a sweaty towel. Spaniard Verdasco was cast as a villain on social media last week after appearing to berate a ball boy for not bringing his towel quickly enough during a semi-final defeat at the Shenzen Open. A video of the world number 30 impatiently gesticulating and appearing to All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 11, 2018. Switzerland’s rant at the youngster swiftly Roger Federer attends a press conference after loosing his quarter final match against circulated on social media, South Africa’s Kevin Anderson leading to a raft of criticism from was vital they enjoyed a good of Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe fans and pundits. experience at tournaments. and Jimmy Connors would fetch Federer on Tuesday “The ball kids are really their own drinks and take care of stopped short of criticizing important to us because they themselves at changeovers. Verdasco — acknowledging that are also maybe the future of our These days modern nerves can become ragged in game,” the Swiss, in Shanghai for pampered players plant competition — but he did stress the Masters tournament, said. themselves in a courtside chair the need to respect ball kids. “I was happy when I left and gesture for drinks, ice-packs, “Sure you always want a tennis tournament, I felt like, bananas, towels, new rackets and to respect the ball kids for who ‘oh man, it was just all good’,” he anything else they may need. they are and the great job that said of his time as a ball boy. The tide, though, may be they’re doing,” the Swiss said, “There were no negatives, turning. adding “but it’s not easy for each so you don’t want to have them At next month’s Next Gen ATP and every player to control their leave feeling like, oh my god, like Finals in Milan — the seasonemotions exactly.” I was not appreciated or I was not ending tournament for the best Federer, who himself liked or it was actually a horrible Under-21 male players — players acted as a ball boy in his youth, thing, you know? will be instructed to use a towel said he felt most of the young “So yes, it needs to be rack at the end of the court “to helpers understood the pressure taken care of.” remove the onus on ball kids to players are under, but that it Not so long ago the likes handle towels”.
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Tokyo Olympics costs hit almost $25 billion, may go higher TOKYO — The price tag keeps soaring for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite local organizers and the International Olympic Committee saying that spending is being cut. A report just released by the national government’s Board of Audit shows Japan is likely to spend $25 billion to prepare the games, and the final number could go even higher. This is nearly a four-fold increase over Tokyo’s winning bid in 2013, which the report said projected costs of 829 billion yen, or $7.3 billion at the current exchange rate of 113 yen to the dollar. Tracking Tokyo costs is getting more difficult as work speeds up, deadlines near, and disputes arise about what are — and what are not — Olympic expenses. Complicated accounting also makes it difficult to figure out who pays for what, and who profits. “It’s the most amazing thing that the Olympic games are the only type of megaproject to always exceed their budget,” Bent Flyvberg, an authority on Olympic budgeting, said in explaining his research: “The Oxford Olympics Study 2016.” Flyvberg said the study failed to “find even one” Olympics that came in on or below budget. Tokyo is a case study. In December, the Tokyo organizing committee said the Olympic budget was 1.35 trillion yen, or about $12 billion. This consisted of equal contributions of 600 billion yen ($5.3 billion) from the organizing committee and the Tokyo metropolitan government, with another 150 billion yen ($1.3 billion) coming from the national government. But a month later, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said the city needed to chip in an added 810 billion yen ($7.2 billion) “for projects directly and indirectly related to the games.” She said this included building barrier-free facilities for Paralympic athletes, training programs for volunteers, and advertising and tourism plans. This raised the overall costs to 2.16 trillion yen, or about $19.1 billion.
LeBron James: ‘My 14 and 11 year olds drink wine’ LOS ANGELES, California — Former Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James made headlines for something other than basketball when he spokes to reporters in Los Angeles Tuesday. When asked about what pop culture he picks up from his younger Los Angeles Lakers teammates, he talked about his kids and allowing them to drink. “Everything that they (his teammates) listen to these days, my 14-yearold and my 11-year-old, they watch too,” James said. “I got very mature 14 and 11 year olds. My 14 and 11 year olds drink wine,” he said. “That’s how mature they are.” “They’ll be driving next week, too,” James joked at the end of his remarks. James went on to say that his kids can drink “whatever dad’s and mom’s having. Put it on me, though. Don’t put it on mom. Put it on dad, put it on dad.”
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The First Annual Youth Championship In honour of National Youth Day the Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation hosted its first event dedicated solely to youth cyclists. The day saw 15 children and teens compete over three categories. Category one for the most advanced, category two for intermediary level and the open category for novice cyclists. The event started with the highly anticipated category one race which featured Ethan Gardiner, who until recently was the undefeated kids champ and Sean Walters, who bested him in the kids category at the recent Glory of the Green Championship. The two duked it out over 12.5 miles. Though a close finish, Sean once again emerged the winner and this time claimed the title of 2018 Youth Champion. Clayton Thomas came in
third, with a great showing despite experiencing technical difficulties with his bike. Category two saw the most participants with seven young men, all excited to get a chance to show off their growing skills. They started strong over their 8.6-mile journey, each trying his best to stay ahead of the pack. Kymani Ewing captured first place followed by Emory James in second and Ethan Lightbourne placing third. All three credited their performances to the weekly Kids ride and the mentorship from adult cyclists in the federation. The open category was all girl. The five who are regulars at the weekly Kids ride, were all a little nervous as it was the first race for most. But they did not allow that to slow them down over their 4-mile ride. Hayley Williams took first
place followed by Jewel Thomas in second and Alyssa Gardiner in third. All three are considering joining category two in the next race. This first annual event in apart the federation’s youth focus; which includes the weekly Kids ride and mentorship program. President Shanwell Gardiner stressed the fact that the future of cycling lays in the hands of our youth. He went on to say that the current initiatives are just the foundation of the federation’s youth focus and will be built upon as time goes on. Vice President Sean Rodgers encouraged parents to get their children involved in cycling, stating the federation offers a safe and fun environment which allows them to hone their riding skills while learning valuable life lessons such as discipline and sportsmanship through the mentorship program.
Next for the federation is the Tour De Turks and Caicos Championship. This is a four-stage race that will take place over two weekends. October 7th in North and Middle Caicos is an 8-mile individual time trial, followed by a 73-mile road race on October 8th. October 13th in Providenciales is an 11-mile time trial followed by a 77mile road race. The entire event will conclude with a banquet and prize giving ceremony on the evening of the 14th. The Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation wishes to thank our sponsors; the parents for allowing their children to participate not only in the youth championship but the weekly Kids rides. A special thank you also to all of our volunteers who assisted in making this event a success.
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