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STRAIGHT TO JAIL FOR ILLEGAL GUN OWNERS Chief Justice issues strong warning
by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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f you’re caught with an illegal firearm you will go to jail, even if you have the cleanest of reputations and you don’t intend to use it to commit crime. That was essentially the direction given my Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale at a November 12th, sentencing hearing for popular boxer and gym owner, Jim Kelly Joseph, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for keeping an illegal firearm and ammunition. Joseph applied to the Chief Justice for bailing pending an appeal, but she denied it. On Friday, November 16th, he applied to the Court of Appeal for bail but the Court of Appeal which comprises president Elliott Mottley, QC, and Justices of Appeal Humphrey Stollmeyer, QC, and Roger Hamel-Smith, QC, also dismissed his application on the basis that they did not have any jurisdiction to entertain it. In her sentencing remarks, the Chief Justice said there is a clear need to discourage the unlawful possession of firearms. She cited a 2017 Court of Appeal case which noted that the possession of a firearm without any aggravating features beyond the fact of such possession, is of itself a grave crime and should be dealt with accordingly. She also referred to another case which stated that the aim of the minimum sentence is to deter people from keeping firearms in their possession, whatever the justification may be. The Chief Justice stated: Clearly with respect to Jim Kelly, the court finds that he had no criminal intention in taking the gun into his possession and that he kept it with no intention to make use of it, but it was a lethal weapon. On the question of exceptional circumstances, I do not
Government signs $14million agreement with European Commission From front to back: Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Anya Williams, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Ambassador of European Union, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska and Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson. Richard Bardia Divins (far left), Head of Cooperation for the European Union-Caribbean Investment Facility, Deputy Director Mr. Mark Garland, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Wesley Clerveaux and another team member of the European Commission.(See page 5 for more information). consider that his exceptional character, carrying, discharging or using it, they which I accept, or the innocent way in would have done so. But it is an offence which he came into possession of the to keep, carry , discharge or use (an firearm, justify a finding of exceptional illegal firearm), so from the legislature’s circumstances.” point of view, keeping a firearm is a She added: “One of the dangers grave crime which should be dealt with that the law is aimed at, is not just accordingly. It is as criminal to keep it, preventing you from keeping a firearm as it is to use it.” for whatever laudable purpose, but The Chief Justice continued: ensuring that firearms are not kept by “The question is then, whether your persons like you, because they can fall keeping it (the gun) for one day or 18 into the hands of people who would use days with whatever intention, does them to commit crime.” that amount to special circumstances? The Chief Justice said she The fact that you kept it rather than could only image what would have delivering it to the police constitutes happened if a criminal had executed a whole offence and I think there is his own particular sort of search on no departing from the mandatory Joseph’s premises and found the gun. minimum sentence because the danger “That is really the sort of which is inherent in keeping the firearm, mischief that the legislation is aimed for whatever reason, is, in your case at,” she added. If the legislature had quite manifest. If the police were there, wished to make keeping a firearm having received information, there was somehow less of an offence than an equally good chance that persons of
the wrong stripe might have received information and broken into your house with the intention to steal that firearm. This is the danger of keeping (an illegal firearm) for whatever reason.” She stressed that people who are lawfully licensed to keep firearms must keep them in “a particular way” for the precise reason that it can’t fall into the hands of criminals. The Chief Justice added: “The question has been, and is, whether or not the taking of his good character in the round and considering his lack of criminal intention in receiving the firearm and lack of criminal intention in retaining it, whether or not those are exceptional circumstances. I say they are not. In the event that I am wrong, the Court of Appeal will, no doubt, correct me as to how we should approach this question of special circumstances.” Continued on page 2
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STRAIGHT TO JAIL FOR ILLEGAL GUN OWNERS Outlining the background to the case, Crown Counsel Enjaleek Dickenson said that Joseph, a native of Haiti, was caught with a gun on Wednesday, April 4th 2018, when the police, acting information, executed a search warrant on his residence. He told the court he got the gun from a young boy he was mentoring and had intended to turn it in to the police, but his busy schedule intervened and he didn’t. Dickenson said that during the search warrant, Kelly told the police he did not have any firearms in his possession, and that he had gotten rid of a gun he found. However, when police continued to search the house they found a gun in a bag and Joseph told them: “I believe that’s it. That’s the firearm I found.” Dickenson said police also found ammunition in Joseph’s car, adding
that he did not dispute ownership of the bag. He pleaded guilty to gun charges on July 9th when he was represented by Lara Maroof-Misick, but he subsequently changed attorney and hired Ashwood “Nash” Forbes, then tried to change his guilty plea, but that was denied. Joseph’s attorney Ashwood Forbes argued that this case falls within the category of exceptional circumstances. He told the court that his client is an outstanding citizen and good businessman and that is not known to the police. “He mentors many kids in TCI and has very strong community ties nationally and regionally,” Forbes said. “The gun was never used to commit any offence although he bears some responsibility for keeping the gun in his possession for quite
PROVO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Provo Entertainment Center is now accepting applications/résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: SKILLED POSITION KITCHEN HELPER Responsibilities: •Performs any combination of following duties to maintain kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition: Sweeps and mops floors. •Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks. •Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers. •Steam-cleans or hoses-out garbage cans. •Sorts bottles, and breaks disposable ones in bottle-crushing machine. •Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand. •Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine. •Polishes silver, using chemical dip, buffing wheel, and hand cloth. •Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand. •Sets up banquet tables. •Washes and peels vegetables, using knife or peeling machine. •Loads or unloads trucks picking up or delivering supplies and food. Requirements: •A secondary diploma is an asset •Must be able to work long hours in all weather conditions •Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. •Must work weekends and holidays •Must be physically fit for heavy lifting •Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length. •Must be able to lift up to 150lbs or more on a regular and continual basis. •Must be able to push and/or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continual basis. •Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space. •Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill lifting and other required task •Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive large trucks. Salary starts at $6.25
For the above position, applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends. They should also enjoy working with people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required. Interested persons can email resumes to kitchandra_penn@hotmail.com or drop off all resumes to Provo Entertainment Center, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Application deadline is Friday November 23rd, 2018.
Jim Kelly some time.” Dickenson responded by saying that the case does not fall within the category of exceptional circumstances, adding that upon receiving this gun, the rightful thing
Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale to do would have been to turn it in . “An excuse of a busy schedule doesn’t suffice. Being a mentor he should have taken the required steps to do what is right,” the Crown Counsel added.
ESTATE MANAGER NEEDED Zacapa Rentals Ltd. is seeking to hire a hard working individual to work six days a week to market, manage, operate, and maintain, two (2) Villa properties on Providenciales, along with owner’s personal assets. The candidate must speak English. Must have a valid TCI driver’s license. Must be fit and able. Required to live on property and required to travel out of the Country with employer up to 90 days per annum Salary range is $5,000.00 to $7,500.00 per month Applicants must be able to do the following:• Communicate and report all deficiencies of the villas to the owners with respect to security, electronics, building or grounds issues • Manage and coordinate maintenance of all utilities, landscaping and irrigation systems, waste management systems, pools, pest control and security • Give instructions to third party maintenance workers and service providers on services for the villas • Implement specific maintenance program for all building, equipment and appliance maintenance in conjunction with housekeepers and tracking inventory of supplies such as paints, chemicals, and cleaning supplies • Responsible for implementing storm management plan, particularly for heavy rain storms, hurricanes and flooding • Manage and coordinate maintenance of Owner’s turbine aircraft when in the country, including payment of any fees • Manage and coordinate maintenance of Owner’s power and sail vessels including renewal of any registration and/or licences • Service and maintenance of Owner’s vehicles including registration and licensing Qualifications •Solid background in villa management •Landscape management •Mechanical systems •Preventative maintenance and repair •Must understand and be familiar with turbine aircraft •Must understand and be familiar with marine watercraft •Must be experienced in project management and financial management and control Belongers only need apply. Please submit applications exclusively via email to cdosbornevb@gmail.com
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$921,383 spent on 2016 general elections by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief The total expenditure reported for the December 2016 election amounted to $921,383, according to the Integrity Commission’s 2016 Post Election Report. The Progressive National Party (PN)P reported expenditure of $416,872 was 69% of the legal expenditure limit of $600,000, while the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) reported expenditure of $362,205 was 60% of the legal expenditure limit of $600,000. The Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA) reported expenditure of $39,755. In terms of donations, the PNP reported receiving $268,798 while the PDM reported $297,142 in donations and the PDA $10, 769. According to the Integrity Commission, when the reported donations are added to the comparison with the legal expenditure limit, the result indicate the PNP donations represents 45% of the expenditure limit, the PDM 50% and the PDA 2%. Further comparison also indicates
the total donations reported by the political parties was $242,124 or 42% lower than the expenditure reported. All three parties reported more expenditure during the period than their reported donations for the period. See table below. Reasons for the variations could be: expenditure reported above donations was funded thru cash already on hand before the election period or there may be unreported donations for the election period, the Commission said. The seven (7) All Island Independent Candidates reported expenditure of $68,256 was 10% of the combined legal expenditure limit of $700,000. The highest level of expenditure amongst this group was reported by Micheal E Missick with $22,553. This represent 23% of the legal limit. The 2nd highest amount of $20,827 was reported by Sabrina Green which is 21 of the legal limit. Jasmin Walkin reported expenditure of $10,439 which is 10 of the legal limit. The remaining four (4) candidates each reported expenditures 6% or less of the legal limit. Expenditure reported by the PNP amounted to $416,872 and had
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Location: Millennium Highway Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to do general household cleaning Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $6.50 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder, Please Contact: 243-0506 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
expenditure in only 8 categories. Advertising and publicity material accounted for 40% of the total reported expenditure. This was followed by Market Research/canvassing & Rallies and Other Events which each accounted for 17% of the amounts reported. Media accounted for 12% of the reported expenditure. Expenditure reported by the PDM amounted to $362,205 and had expenditure in only five (5) categories. Advertising and publicity material accounted for 62% of the total reported expenditure. This was followed by Rallies and Other Events which accounted for 22% of the amounts reported. These two (2) categories accounted for 84% of the reported expenditure while the remaining three (3) categories combined for 16%. Each of these three (3) categories accounted for 7% or less of the total expenditure. Expenditure reported by the PDA amounted to $39,755 and had expenditure in six (6) categories. Mannifesto/party policy documents accounted for 40% of the total reported expenditure.
This was followed by Rallies and Other Events and Overheads and Administration which each accounted for 17% of the amounts reported. Advertising and publicity material accounted for 15% of the reported expenditure. These four (4) categories combined accounted for 88% of the reported expenditure while the remaining two (2) categories combined for 12%. Each of these two (2) categories accounted for 9% or less of the total expenditure. Amongst all the ten (10) Independent Candidates, McAllister Hanchell accounted for 29% of the total expenditure reported by Independent Candidates. This was followed by Michael Missick with 22%, Sabrina Green 20% and Jasmin Walkin 10%. These four (4) candidates combined, accounted for 81% of the total expenditure reported by the Independent Candidates. The remaining six (6) candidates accounted for a combined 19% and each represented 5% or less of the total expenditure reported for Independent Candidates. See table and chart.
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Location: Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy and do general cleaning, Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $6.50 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. Please Contact: 341-5879 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board •Must be able to show strong background and understanding of French, Spanish and Italian wines. Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. Loss Prevention Officer Job Summary:
Graceway IGA Supermarket is seeking applicants for the following vacancies Shop Center Manager Job Summary: This position oversees shop floor department (s) performances and productivity to optimize store performance in accordance to established procedures and policies. Main duties and Requirements include: •Ensures that the effective day- to day management of the operation and merchandising functions of the store are met. •Monitors overall store quality, cleanliness, stock levels, merchandising, sales growth, profitability (e.g., by analyzing operating reports, payroll sales reports, shrink reports, etc.), and taking appropriate action to improve performance. •Must have 8-10 years’ experience with a minimum of five (5) years in a managerial position to include management of shop floor departments. •Must have good computer knowledge using Microsoft word, Excel and Inventory management programs. •Proficient in the understanding of retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping. •Must be skilled in ordering methods and practices for inventory control. •Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and knowledge of Supermarket facility management is required. •Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays. •Must be forklift certified and must have previous experience in Droste Systems. Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. Alcohol and Tobacco Manager Job Summary: This position is responsible to promote and demonstrate alcohol and tobacco knowledge throughout the island to increase sales among high profile local restaurants and retail accounts / customers. Main Duties and Requirements: •Ensure a good range of well-priced quality Alcohol / Wines are available • Create marketing and sales programs to increase sales. •Manages logistics of wine and purchase all wines, spirits, beers and tobacco from local and international suppliers for Graceway Supermarkets. •Create marketing and sales program to increase sales, maintain and develop the established distributorships, create additional exclusive distributorships and representations. •Experience in whole sale distribution and retail of wines and spirits is essential. •At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in international procurement of wines and spirits including working at the consulting level with large distributors is desired. •Previous years of retail, grocery management experience will be an added plus.
This position is responsible for conducting continuous surveillance to detect merchandise loss within a store environment. •Ensure all security procedures and security surveillance are in place to detect, minimize and or eliminate shoplifters and or other theft offense within the store environment. •As required, shall conduct in-depth investigations into suspected cases (s) of fraud and theft. •Shall conduct routine inspections of the store both internal and external grounds to maintain physical security and protection of assets. •Must apprehend dishonest individuals and shoplifters and turn them to the local Police Department for criminal proceedings. •This position will work in collaboration with Local Law Enforcement Agencies to apprehend and eliminate in –store theft all operations levels. •Previous experience and credentials in Law Enforcement and Security Surveillance is a must •Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. •2-5 years in retail theft and loss prevention investigations preferred •Must observe and ensure compliance with all company policies and established procedures including general health and safety standards. •Must be knowledgeable of Intelligent Security System. •Must be able to work varied hours /days, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Salary rate will be based on qualifications and experience. Truck Driver: Graceway Trading Ltd is seeking to hire a commercial tractor trailer truck driver. Applicant must have a valid TCI driver’s license (Class-B) with a clean driving history and a clean police record and at least 3 years driving experience. Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. Imports Associate: Graceway Trading Ltd is seeking to hire an Imports Associate. Applicant must be an energetic, organized individual with knowledge of shipping and customs and proficient with Microsoft programs, email and the internet. A clean valid driver’s license is a must. Applicant must be able to function in a fast-paced environment and able to meet deadlines. Pay commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please submit applications to: Graceway IGA Supermarket Office Complex, Leeward Highway Or via email: hr@gracewyiga.com on or before November 20, 2018 Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to attend interviews.
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Government signs $14million agreement with European Commission By Todeline Defralien The European Commission and Turks and Caicos Islands Government signed the Addendum No. 2 to the Education Sector Reform Contact to allocate funds to rebuild government schools that were damaged by last year’s hurricanes. The official ceremonial signing of the Addendum no.2 to the Education Sector Reform Contract (Financing Agreement no 2015/38883) took place on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Office of the Premier, Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales. The Education Sector Reform Contract provides an additional 2.92 million euros to support the recovery of the education system following hurricanes Irma and Maria. The European Union Ambassador, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska and her team visited the Turks and Caicos Islands from November 12th to 15th, 2018. During the press briefing, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm said that on February 24th, 2017, the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands signed the financial agreement with the representative of the European Union to implement as a part of the EDF11 budget support. This financial agreement represented a commitment of $14.6 million euros to be used in the support of the reform of the Education Sector via the implementation of the Education sector plan 2018-2022. She noted that following the passage of hurricanes last year in which over 90% of all schools were impacted, Government made a commitment to rebuild schools and other public infrastructure, not to the standard that they were, but to be more resilient. The request for assistance from the EU complemented the efforts by the Government to build back better education infrastructure that was damaged throughout the islands. Government through its capital program has earmarked over the next two financial years a total budget for the entire education sector of approximately $12million to ensure that the infrastructure is more resilient to future threats. “It is our belief that the kind assistance from the EU and in collaboration with other international parties such as UNICEF as well as our local stakeholders, we will be able to put the necessary safeguards in place to maximize the impact of future disaster events on our education system. So today we say thank you for all the assistance you provided the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” Hon. Malcolm said. Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Anya Williams who is the EU Programme Manager for the past six years since 2012 when the program was reinstated, stated how pleased she is with the progress that they continue to make in terms of the EU programs. Williams added: “The program focuses on three key areas which are challenges but also objectives of ours. The first is of course to increase capacity and that’s through the construction of a new primary school fully funded by the EU here in Providenciales. The second is of course to increase teacher education and teacher learning by focusing on teacher training its self and
I am very pleased with the progress that we’ve been able to make in that area. Not only has the requirement been that 25% of our teachers would be enrolled in service special degree programs, but we’ve exceeded that expectation because at this time they are no un-trained teaches no longer in our government system.” In terms of the third objective, Williams further stated that the TCI has to take into account the labor market and through taking that into account they are trying and working hard towards introducing more technical vocational programmes across the islands. “In January 2018 we wrote to the European Union, to the Ambassador in Jamaica expressing our concerns, our needs, the damages that was sustained to our schools and making a request for emergency funding assistance and we are happy that some months later we’re now here today to sign that financing agreement which will further help in providing repairs to our schools. We know that the future EU programmes and the relationship between the Turks and Caicos is one which has been under heavy discussion and of course there is so many uncertainties but what I will commit is to say that we are working very diligently toward progressing the 11th EDF programme which extends under the OAD until 2020 and that we continue to work with the EU on other programmes as well,” Williams explained. Ambassador of European Union, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska added: “I am very pleased and honored to be with you today on behalf of the people of still 28 countries of Europe to sign the addendum to the Education Sector Reform Contract which provides an additional 2.92 million euros to support the recovery of the education system following hurricanes Irma and Maria. This additional funding comes on top of the 14.6 million that is already being allocated to the education sector budget support program.” Wasilewska conveyed her admiration to the people of TCI for the strength since the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. Being the largest donor in the TCI’s education sector, the European Union has further stepped up its support for the post hurricane recovery and this event is the true demonstration of the commitment of the people of Europe to support the efforts of the government of TCI to bring the education sector back to normalcy. Additionally, Wasilewska noted that this additional 2.92 million from the 11th EDF emergency reserve is a clear objective to support recovery efforts in the education sector with a particular emphasis on the resilient reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged school infrastructure. “One of the targets to be achieved under this latest support is the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Iris Stubbs Primary School in South Caicos with a view to increasing resilience to cope with natural disasters in the future and I do hope that despite hopefully temporary delay the project will be completed in time because it is badly needed.” Also commenting on the ceremonial signing, Premier Hon.
Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Anya Williams, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson and Ambassador of European Union, Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska signing the contract Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson said, “EDF11 is benefiting our educational system sector and the Deputy Governor would have said that the EDF10 benefited business but EDF 9 benefitted our infrastructure and the causeway was actually built with the assistance and funding from the EU.” The Premier expressed her happiness last year as she signed the EDF11 agreement and is now happier to receive the additional funding for the financing agreement that will continue to assist our schools in recovering.
“My government continues to take positions that our schools are priority and it is important that we get our kids back in environments that are conducive to learning and I want to say again thank you to the EU Ambassador and her team and to all of those that work in the Turks and Caicos Islands government on working through this program and making sure that we meet the deadlines and do all that is necessary for us to benefit,” the Premier concluded.
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Persons living with diabetes on a rise in TCI By Todeline Defralien The number of persons diagnosed with diabetes is on a rise throughout the years in Turks and Caicos Islands, according to Mrs. Aldora Robinson, Director of the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit. During a press conference in celebration of World Diabetes Day, Robinson stated that in 2016 six hundred and twenty-one (621) persons were diagnosed with the diabetes and the data for 2017 has not yet been Nutritionist with the Ministry of Health, Lakeisha Wilson, Mrs. Aldora Robinson, Director of the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit and Angela Williams Valerio, Vice President of the Turks and Caicos completed. “Diabetes is one of the chronic Islands Diabetic Association diseases that is on a rise in the Turks November and engages millions of persons who are diabetic and even and Caicos. In 2016 we’ve had 621 people worldwide in diabetes advocacy persons who are not, to focus on persons diagnosed with diabetes and and awareness. a healthy lifestyle and that is it has increased but of course our This year’s theme of World emphasizing a diet that is rich in dark surveillance unit has not completed Diabetes Day chosen for the period green leafy vegetables, more plant base that data process yet for us to get the 2018-2019 is “The Family and diet and fruits.” data for 2017, but we do know that Diabetes”. In addition, Wilson there is an increase and we need to Nutritionist with the Ministry emphasised to parents who may have address it now and take action right of Health, Lakeisha Wilson added: new born to give their babies vitamin D now. We want everyone to understand “We know that diabetes affects every supplements as early as possible, more what diabetes is and we want to family and if there’s one single person especially if that baby is exclusively prevent diabetes.” in a family that has diabetes than breastfeed. Robinson encouraged more we all are affected. The theme is In light of World Diabetes persons living with diabetes to exercise encouraging persons who are affected Day, a number of activities will be and to stick to a healthy diet to prevent to be celebrated within their families hosted by the Ministry of Health, the disease. and get support from their families Agriculture Sports and Human World Diabetes Day is and the wider community at large. As Services and its partners with the celebrated every year on the 14th of a nutritionist my role is to ensure that aim of raising awareness, promoting
healthy behaviors, motivating selfcare, early detection and control of diabetes. Activities started throughout the islands from November 9 - 30, 2018. The Ministry is also requesting the communities support by wearing BLUE in support of their *Blue Friday* on November 16, 2018 to bring awareness for diabetes and the people living with it. According to World Health Organization (WHO), to help prevent type two diabetes and its complications, people should: •achieve and maintain healthy body weight; •be physically active – at least 30 minutes of regular, moderateintensity activity on most days. More activity is required for weight control; •eat a healthy diet, avoiding sugar and saturated fats intake; and •avoid tobacco use – smoking increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Early signs of diabetes may include: Frequent urination, Increased thirst or dry mouth, Unexplained weight loss, Feeling hungry most of the time, Blurred vision, Fatigue, Itchy dry skin and Pain and numbness in feet.
British Caribbean Bank Limited CREDIT MANAGER The Credit Manager is a quantitative expert who can extract meaningful business insights from multiple data sources, analyse key credit metrics, and leverage predictive models to create decision strategies that will optimise business performance. The successful candidate will also identify credit risk and recommend possible processes, improvements and opportunities for automation and support their implementation. In addition, the individual will oversee the day-to-day credit underwriting function and partner with other departments to design tactical strategic tools. Finally, we are seeking results driven and proactive individual with experience gained in a commercial environment, who will be working with corporate head office as well as the multiple global sectors to provide commercial support and reporting. DUTIES •To liaise with internal and external customers in collection efforts to ensure timely payments, address queries as required with appropriate departments and personnel •To process letters of credit and bank collections for assigned customers and cover for rest of Emerging Markets. •To take ownership of projects/key risk decision areas, utilising your expert command of statistical analysis •To be responsible for obtaining, analyzing and providing relevant information, advice and opinion to Credit Manager on new Emerging Markets. •To complete all necessary manual credit analyses of customers’ financial accounts and oversee the credit underwriting function. •To provide mentoring support to other members of the team in credit analysis and other areas of expertise and experience. •To pro-actively review and improve processes to increase the level of service provided to customers •To identify risks associated with potential business transactions and where appropriate give recommendations on risk mitigation in different business areas •To investigate and analyse information from a variety of data source Requirements •A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field •Minimum 5 years of credit analysis experience and credit risk underwriting •Minimum 5 years in a banking or financial services environment •Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint are essential
•Strong communication skills and ability to defend decisions made. The salary for this position ranges from $60,000 to $ 100,000 per annum based on experience .Belongers only need apply. Senior Finance Executive We are looking for an objective Senior Finance Executive to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement. LOCATION: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in business or other relevant subject UK Chartered Accountant qualified (or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in auditing.) BUSINESS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years in a broad range of financial management roles at a senior level. Experience in the following area would be a significant advantage: financial and management accounting, business acquisitions and deposits, corporate restructurings, regulatory reporting, strategic financial and business planning, ability to interpret complex legal documentation. The salary for this position begins at $60,000 per annum based on experience. Belongers only need apply. Closing date for all applications to be submitted is November24th, 2018
Interested persons may contact our Corporate 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 Please also submit a copy to the TCI Labor Department
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Statement from Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams, Minister of Home Affairs, in response to an article from the Human Rights Commission about Her Majesty’s Prisons. A recent newspaper article from the Turks and Caicos Islands Human Rights Commission about conditions at Her Majesty’s Prison in Grand Turk, not only sought to raise issues at that institution, but it also calls into question the motive behind the said commentary which contained several exaggerations and inaccuracies. First, there can be no denying that problems exist at the prison, as is the case at penal institutions worldwide. While the issues raised by the Human Rights Commission have existed for many years and therefore predate this administration, my ministry and this government is on record stating our commitment to effect positive changes, not only at the prison, but at all other institutions throughout the country that have been either neglected or under-funded by previous administrations. As a government, we do not take any matters at the prison lightly. This is precisely why we feel that it was highly reckless, improper and sensational for the Human Rights Commission to call for the prison to be condemned, especially without any facts or logic to substantiate such a recommendation. Such knee-jerk and emotional reaction only serves to create unnecessary panic locally, while at the same time painting an unwarranted and ugly picture of our country in the international community.
As the minister responsible for the prison, I can agree that there is room for improvement at the institution, but the situation is honestly not as drastic and dire as the Human Rights Commission has stated. I therefore want to give the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands and beyond, the absolute assurance that we are committed to penal reform and continuous upgrades at the prison. Indeed, the record will reflect that since assuming office in December 2016, we have been systematically working to address the myriad of issues that existed and those that have surfaced. It remains a work in progress. In this financial year, $1,000,000 has been allocated to renovation and reconstruction of the yellow wing, following the known devastation which the prison experienced during hurricanes Irma and Maria. Over the past two years we also boosted manpower resources at the prison with trained personnel from the UK. In collaboration with the management of the prison, we are continuously reviewing and diligently working to improve aspects of operations at the prison that have been identified. These corrective initiatives are highly sensitive and of course cannot all be ventilated in the public domain, because of internal and national security implications.
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Is seeking a Labourer To work on the island of South Caicos Applicant must be able to do minor repairs around the house, water plants and clean yard Must be able to work Mondays to Fridays Weekly Pay is $6.25 hr, 4 hrs daily Please contact 231-2786 This job is currently held by a Haitian national Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Location: Aviation Drive, Providenciales Is seeking A Pastry Chef Duties include baking bread, desserts and maintaining a consistent inventory Must also have at least 5 years experience Salary $10.00 per hour To work 6 days a week This position is a new position Please Contact: 941-7300 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Quality Food Mart/Payless Warehouse Location: Grand Turk Contact: +1649 946 1269
Position: 1 Butcher (Currently held by a work permit holder) Salary: $7 per hour weekly Minimum 35 hours Job Qualification: •Need 5 years minimum experience in cutting Meats •Know all type of meats and handling frozen and fresh products Position : 1 Sales Clerk (open positions) Salary $7 per hour weekly minimum 35 hours Job Qualification: •Need product knowledge in wholesale food service •Minimum 3 years experience in the same field Position : 1 Labourer (Currently held by work permit holder) Salary : $6.25 per hour weekly minimum 35 hours Job Qualification : •Minimum 3 years experience in Supermarket field •Cleaning machines and offloading containers Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
Hon. Vaden Delroy Williams My ministry and my government therefore finds it patently puzzling that officials from the Human Rights Commission would visit the prison with ulterior motives, and then proceed to launch a strong and scathing attack on the institution without at all seeking to engage the government of the day in dialogue about the Commission’s findings and concerns. The Ministry has yet to be in receipt of any reports from the Human Rights Commission. This disingenuous approach which can be reasonably interpreted from the content and tone of the article, as “gotcha politics”, only serves to undermine the serious role, functioning, impartiality and independence of the Human Rights Commission. Our country has its own peculiar set of circumstances and the prison has various forms of
rehabilitation that have proven beneficial to inmates. It is therefore most unfortunate that the Human Rights Commission would seek to distort the truth and exaggerate conditions at the workshop, the prison farm and in the computer room, all of which have been doing exceptionally well for many prisoners and also to the benefit of the public. Let me also take this opportunity to tell the public that as part of the rehabilitative exercise, Cabinet has approved the alternative sentencing bill that will be tabled in the House of Assembly at its next sitting, also to include a probation and rehabilitation unit; provisions for the recruit for new staff was provided this financial year. This will of course add new dimensions to sentencing options and how inmates are reintegrated into our small society and will also contain a wide range of progressive penal reform measures. I wish to close these remarks by stating that all of us in this country, including the Human Rights Commission, must work together as partners to ensure that the prison and by extension the Turks & Caicos is a better place. While criticisms are always welcome, hidden agendas and panic attacks do very little to instill confidence in the nation building exercise which should be a common and resolute goal.
CAICOS CRAFT AIB Hotel and Restaurant Supply is now accepting applications/ résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: SKILLED POSITION LABOURER Responsibilities: •To perform and conduct physical inventory •To carry out all tasks in a timely manner •To keep warehouse and all work areas clean and neat •Off load containers and assist with deliveries Requirements: •Must be able to work long hours •Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. •Must work weekends and holidays as needed •Must be physically fit for heavy lifting •Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length. •Must be able to lift up to 100lbs or more on a regular and continual basis. •Must be able to push and/or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continual basis. •Must have a valid driver’s license Salary starts at $6.25 For the above position, applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends. They should also enjoy working with people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required. Interested persons can email resumes to kitchandra_penn@hotmail.com or drop off all resumes to Caicos Craft located in TCI Craftmarket, The Lower Bight, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Application deadline is Friday November 09th, 2018.
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ISTCI’S MIDDLE SCHOOL GRAND OPENING
On Thursday, 19 October, The International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands welcomed Grade 6 - 8 parents and special guests to the grand opening of our newest facility -a Middle School designed to educate students from Grades 7 to 9. We were very grateful to have Turks and Caicos Minister of Education, Honourable Karen Malcolm, and the Director of Education, Mr Edgar Howell in attendance. Our Middle School students gave speeches on how the new facility has enhanced their learning. They also gave tours of the building and showed projects they were able to create using the latest educational tools and resources. The students were especially thrilled to show their lunch area which is equipped with hammocks. To end our special evening, our students assisted in serving guests delightful hors-d’oeuvres and refreshments catered by Bliss. It was truly a wonderful evening! Thank you to all who attended. We are appreciative of your support as we embrace a new concept of higher education. To read all about our Middle School visit: https://www.internationalschooltci.com/international-school-middle-school/
TURKS & CAICOS COLLECTION EMPLOYEES UNDERTAKE WINE SEMINAR TCC Employees were excited about being a part of the Select Brands Institute of Wines & Spirits, Wine 101 Seminar. The seminar is an introduction to the world of wines that looks at what wine is, how it is made, the major grape varietals, factors affecting the style of wines, how to serve wines with role-playing illustrations, serving temperatures, wine and food pairing guidelines, explanation of key wine terms, how to upsell, and the 5 steps to tasting like a professional. The course armed the employees with relevant information and upselling techniques that give them confidence to engage with their guests and to deliver professional wine service that enhances guest experience. The course was the first step in becoming a Sommelier.
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Tourist Board officials attend 25th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show
The 25th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from November 5 to 9, 2018. The FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show is the largest event of its kind in the region. This year’s conference was attended by over 1,500 delegates comprised of Prime Ministers and Ministers responsible for Tourism, Directors of Tourism, Destination Representatives, Tour Companies, Marketing and Promotional Companies and executives from various major cruise lines. The delegation from the Turks & Caicos Islands included Candesha Mills, Product Development Officer; Shaleeya Richardson, Visitor Receptionist and Correy Forbes, Board Member of the
Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board. The Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association representing the mutual interests between the cruise industry, destinations and stakeholders in the Caribbean and Latin America, hosts the annual conference and trade show which the Turks & Caicos Islands has attended for several years. The five day schedule offered participants a series of meetings, workshops, networking opportunities with high-level executives from FCCA Member Lines, which operate about 200 vessels and 95 percent of the global ocean cruising capacity. Commenting on her participation at the conference, Mrs.
Candesha Mills stated, “The conference sessions and workshops were very informative and provided insight on the various challenges and issues that most destinations are facing and how to efficiently respond. We also learned how the relevant stakeholders and governments are building partnerships and working together within the FCCA to achieve a common goal and to deliver excellent guest experiences. We were grateful to be able to attend the conference to hear firsthand from other destinations on what they are doing to help promote and sustain the cruise industry. We were also excited for the opportunity to showcase the destination at the Trade Show”.
RTCIPF sign historic partnership with the Police Department of Miami Beach The week of November 5th, 2018 the Commissioner of Police, Mr. James Smith, travelled to Miami to meet fellow Chief of Police Daniel Oats of the Miami Beach Police, following months of informal partnerships. The two signed a “Letter of Agreement” which formally enables officers from both forces to collaborate and provide mutual assistance. Already, Miami Beach Officers have travelled to the TCI to provide training in the use of Axon’s TASER, a less lethal weapon and has seen the donation
of a Prisoner Transport vehicle which will arrive in the country soon. Plans are well advanced to deliver further training to 1st and 2nd level supervisors with a programme designed by Miami Beach Trainers in consultation with local staff. Collaboration has also begun on forensic capability and additional training in this ever-developing field. Speaking on the official partnership Commissioner Smith said, “This is a great step forward, building on existing partnerships
here and abroad that will help ensure officers in Turks and Caicos gain access to top quality training and equipment. I am grateful to Chief Oats and his top team for their commitment to this initiative, especially Major Wayne Jones from Miami Beach and of course Mr. Jimmy Morales, the City manager for agreeing to this significant partnership. This is the beginning of what I hope will be an enduring relationship which will benefit both police departments and of course the citizens we serve”.
MANAGER OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST Description To ensure the FortisTCI consistently projects a favorable image to all stakeholders by coordinating and executing internal and external communications strategies and marketing campaigns that demonstrate and share the FortisTCI corporate values and vision. To effectively manage the flow of information to FortisTCI employees, the public, and other key stakeholders as a means of protecting the brand and reputation of the company. Main Duties • Assist the Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs with the development and implementation of annual multi-stakeholder communications plan • Research, draft, and edit all internal and external communications, including but not limited to; press releases, brochures, web content, advertisements, speeches, feature articles and stories, fact sheets, newsletters, and corporate reports, independently and with a high level of creativity and attention to detail • Develop communication strategies and campaigns (with a focus on message, tone, and style) that are of high quality, effective and consistent for both internal and external stakeholders that increase engagement levels across various platforms; including the company’s website, employee intranet, and social media platforms • Offer informed recommendations on internal and external communication initiatives • Plan and execute major stakeholder events internally and externally across all FortisTCI service territories a member of the corporate communications team • Identify and promote the Company’s image through sponsorship of positive community events, cause-oriented initiatives, benefiting you sports and cultural programs. • Manage content on the company’s website, intranet and social media outlets, and regularly review for accuracy • Create and promote programs and strategies that will improve internal communications among all employees and across FortisTCI services territories • Introduce new communication tools currently not is use by the company that will help meet overall objectives. (LinkedIn, etc.) • Assist with the compilation of communications analytics and insights for reporting purposes • Monitor all forms of media locally and regionally (TV, Radio, Print & the Internet) for relevant industry material • Participate and assist with the crisis management communication planning, readiness and response activities • Conduct tours of the corporate headquarters and plant facilities when necessary • Oversee daily work duties of the Corporate Communications Officer and Junior Corporate Communications Officer
• Support the Corporate Communications Department with any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. • Functions within this department may require working outside normal business hours or working off-site from time to time Academic/Technical/Management/Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Advertising, or Marketing. Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of dedicated communications experience, including writing and editing in a corporate environment with increasing levels of responsibility required Experienced in leading, managing, and motivating a team Experienced with content management and marketing Experienced with managing and publishing a newsletter or magazine Experienced with media and relationship building Website and newsletter design layout experience is a plus Demonstrate an intermediate or advance computer graphic skill is a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office programs Must be fluent in the English language (Spoken and written). Creole and Spanish a plus Abilities & Skills: Superb written and verbal skills Excellent editing and proofreading skills Exceptional organizational, leadership and planning skills Active team player, confident, creative and resourceful Matured individual who values honesty and integrity Exceptional multitasking skills; able to meet all deadlines Experienced liaison-builder with external and internal stakeholders and staff at all levels Salary range: $67,830-$101,750 Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Tuesday November 27, 2018 to: Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc
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Education Department announces new curriculum for public Primary Schools in TCI By Todeline Defralien The Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services recently announced the new curriculum for Grades 1 and 2 for the public Primary Schools in Turks and Caicos Islands. An official press conference was held on Friday, November 9th, 2018 at the Office of the Premier, Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales to explain to the public the improvements that were made. The Education Department is more proud to announce that locally authored books are part of curriculum redesign and development which will now be geared to complementing the learning style of students. One of the concerns that the Ministry has been experiencing in the past is the lack of supporting materials that are specific to Turks and Caicos Islands and are elated that three authors, Patronella Been, Joan Sutton and Anya Gibbs will see their literary work infused. The books of the Turks and Caicos Islands ranged from child safeguarding, history, culture and social sciences. Eight (8) subjects from the primary school curriculum have been revised and are currently being delivered, these subjects are: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Integrated Science, Health and Family Life Education, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Religious and Moral Education. Commenting on the New Curriculum, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm said, “In 2016 the Ministry of Education generally notified the general public via a press conference if its intent to revise and reform the national curriculum of the Turks
delivery of this curriculum reflects the students learning status. We have to be cognoscente of the fact that not everybody learns the same way. The curriculum is designed to identify those learning styles of the students and to help teachers to select the appropriate methodology which will compliment the learning style of the student.” Garland also noted that this particular curriculum makes it more Pictured from L-R (Chief Librarian for the Turks and Caicos Library Service, Mr. Cecil Graham, Long Bay High School beneficial students especially in the Principal Ms Whiskey-John, Joan Sutton, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm, Patronella Been, Judy Ewing primary schools because the subjects are representing Anya Gibbs, Deputy Director Mr. Mark Garland and Permanent Secretary, Mr. Wesley Clerveaux not thought in isolation; it focuses more and Caicos Islands. The revision and Competency (CCSLC) is currently on integrated approach of teaching. reformations of the national curriculum being delivered to students in the lower Chief Librarian for the Turks would be done to ensure that the subjects secondary schools, pacifically to students and Caicos Library Service, Mr. Cecil that are thought to students in the from form 1-3. Graham encourages more authors Primary and Secondary schools are “The success of these around the islands to write more resource current in content and that the teaching initiatives required persons who are materials that are specific to Turks and mythologies and resources are relevant skilled, committed, competent and Caicos Islands. to the needs to each learner.” knowledgeable about the intricacies “We definitely have a gap in our Malcolm stated that it was the of the curriculum development and so collection as it relates to materials from intention of the Ministry of Education we take this opportunity to recognize TCI so we welcome these new books and to design a curriculum that is broad, the Curriculum Development Officer, once there are more books coming in we balanced, coherent, relevant, seamless Rhonda Blackman-Smith who is not here will find space to put them.” and one that meets the diverse needs with us here today for the significant role Sister Peggy aka Patronella of learners who reside in the Turks and she played in formalizing and presenting Been talks about her Salt Cay book, Caicos Islands. this to you today,” she said. ‘Looking Back at Salt Cay’. She added: “The revised Malcolm also recognized “This book has a lot to say about curriculum was also intended to better the efforts of the teachers, parents, history, culture and I think that it can prepare the students of the Turks and stakeholders, education officers and fit in any classroom. I have a lot of ring Caicos Islands with the knowledge, skills principles who worked behind the scenes games, nursery rhymes and memory jams and competencies which will enable to ensure that valuable educational in this book and those were the things them to complete in the global market. experiences and opportunities will be that enhanced our moral ethics and gave After months of planning, discussions, afforded to students of the Turks and use good behaviour. I am grateful that consultations, drafting, meetings and Caicos Islands by avenues of the national I wrote this book even though I started piloting we believe that the subjects, curriculum. to give up many times but it was after programs and initiatives outlined in the Deputy Director Mr. Mark hurricane Ike I decided to finish write revised national curriculum will not only Garland explained what makes this it because even my own children didn’t meet the needs of each learner but will new curriculum different from what was understand how we was going to handle also contribute to the developmental previously used. it after hurricane Ike with no electricity goals of the country.” He said, “This particular and it came back to knowing that we Meantime, the Caribbean curriculum is more student centered were use to this and it’s nothing new,” Certificate of Secondary Level and the methodology that is used in the she explained. DATE OPEN: November 5, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: IT Professional PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club
OPEN JOB POSITION DATE OPEN: November 5, 2018 POSITION: Housekeeper
START DATE: ASAP PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club
Job Responsibilities:A houseman’s primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture. You’ll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don’t end with guest rooms, however, because you’re responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 per hour DATE OPEN: November 5, 2018 POSITION: Strata Engineer
START DATE: ASAP PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club
Job Overview: Engineering course undergraduate or Vocational School graduate with good verbal and communication skill. With at least four years work experience in the field Hospitality. His main role is to liaise between the owner and supplier/contractor and Maintenance Department with regards to owner’s requests. He will ensure that owners unit are maintain to the highest standard and communicate to them any engineering concern in their unit. Job Requirements: • Must have excellent oral and written communication skill. • Highly knowledgeable on engineering aspects of the hotel operation • Knowledge on construction and other related discipline. • Knowledge on computer and its peripherals • Have strong leadership skills • Can maintain his composure while working under pressure • Punctual and discipline in term of attendance • Excellent planner • Fast learner 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: $28, 000 - $32,000 per annum
Requirements: IT Systems Administration experience; Strong knowledge of VMWare, NAS, SQUID, WEBMIN; Strong knowledge of In-House Surveillance camera systems; Knowledge of Microsoft 2xxx Server architecture such as roles, networking etc.; Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory; Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage system; Knowledge of Remote Desktop; Knowledge in Linux operating system; Knowledge in configuring squid proxy access policy; Knowledge in Virtual Private Network (VPN); Experience in Point of Sale Jonas system and Jonas Accounting software; Experience in Micros OPERA administration; Experience in Saflok Doorlock system administration; Basic Knowledge in Electronics system; Experience in Avotus Call Accounting system; Basic Knowledge in Night Audit Daily activities: Be responsible for server infrastructure support and maintenance (Linux Ubuntu) and Windows Server and workstation; Responsible to troubleshoot electronics systems (TV, Sound Systems, PA Systems); Responsible to troubleshoot Doorlock systems; Responsible to troubleshoot Guest internet and Office internet connection; Provide email configuration and support; Responsible daily POS transaction and report; Responsible OPERA PMS operation; Responsible surveillance camera system 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 - $55,000 per annum DATE OPEN: November 5, 2018 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Waiter PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club Job Overview: Prepare tables with special attention to sanitation and order. Attend to customers upon entrance. Present menus and help customers select food/beverages. Take/ serve orders and answer questions or make recommendations for other products. Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude. Issue bills and accept payment. The individual must be well groomed, clean and polite. Previous experience is a must and should be able to speak and write English. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $7.00 per hour
Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than November 23, 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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Human Rights Commission launches Humanitarian Awards The Human Rights ‘When we look around us at our Commission (HRC) is set to host the beautiful islands we see underserved first ever Humanitarian of the Year communities, increasing crime levels, Awards 2018 to highlight the selfless violence and division. We need to acts of persons living within the Turks build a better society, and this award and Caicos Islands. is one way in which we can help make On Friday, November 9th the that society a reality. In honouring HRC announced that the nomination people who work to help others, who process was officially open throughout work to rebuild communities and the country, allowing persons to promote unity instead of division, we nominate residents within two promote humanitarian behaviour. In categories: The Humanitarian Award promoting that selfless behaviour, we and the Young Humanitarian Award. hope that more people will model the Residents have now until humanitarians in our midst and say December 7th to nominate any to themselves, ‘I can do that.’ stated individual or organization of the Turks Director of the TCI Human Rights and Caicos Islands whom they feel have Commission, Sabrina Green. demonstrated the spirit of humanity Green further remarked; in a local, national or international “When our youth see one of their own capacity by: celebrated for the good work that they do in our communities, they know that •Promoting mutual understanding, they are noticed, that they are valued friendship, and cooperation and and that they can make a difference. It lasting peace among all people; is only when our young people are fully •Contributing to the alleviation of engaged with our communities that human suffering, protection of life, we can create a society that is more or the promotion of health; unified, less crime and one where all •Educating the public on the people are treated fairly. After all, you meaning and importance of cannot change a society by changing its humanity and human dignity; old men, you change it by teaching its •Promoting respect for all human children.’ beings. Once nominations are closed, a shortlist of nominees will Nominees must be a resident of be created from individuals with the the TCI and must be persons who have most nominations following which consistently demonstrated qualities of aSelection Committee will be tasked compassion and humanitarian values with selecting the winners based on through integrity, responsibility, the pre-set criteria’s. The winner of mutual respect, human equality, the Humanitarian of the Year and the courage and moral progress. Young Humanitarian Award will be
can be found at the locations below; Grand Turk •Fortis •Cockpit Lounge Salt Cay •District Commissioners Office
Sabrina Green, Director TCI Human Rights Commission revealed during an awards celebration slated for Saturday,December 15th at the Shore Club Resort. The HRC is also encouraging persons to make advance purchase of tickets as space is limited. Green said: ‘There are some remarkable people in our communities who put the quality of life of others above their own, who diligently work with people less fortunate than themselves, who spend their lives working to create a fairer, more secure society for our children to inherit. This is an opportunity for the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands to come together and celebrate the best of us, our brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, our neighbours and community leaders, an opportunity to say thank you to individuals who work to make everyone’s lives better, so come out and vote, because it matters!’ Residents who wish to cast their nominations can do so by accessing any of theballot boxes which
Providenciales •Human Rights Commission, Graceway Plaza, Leeward Highway •IGA Graceway Plaza •Smart IGA, Downtown •Gilley’s at Providenciales International Airport •Fortis, Leeward Highway •PTV, Stubbs Diamond Plaza, The Bight North Caicos •District Commissioners Office Middle Caicos •District Commissioners Office South Caicos •District Commissioners Office The Turks and Caicos Islands Humanitarian of the Year and the Young Humanitarian of the Year Awards will be presented each year. Each recipient will receive an award certificate, crystal emblem of the HRC in addition to other prizes and will be honored at the Humanitarian of the Year Awards Ceremony in December of each year.
12. Liaise with public and private sector stakeholders on employment law issues in relation to continuity and the effectiveness of the legislation. 13. Adhere to the provisions of the Employment Ordinance and the Code of Conduct for Persons in Public Life. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
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JOB SUMMARY: The President shall be responsible for the administration, affairs and business of the Labour Tribunal and to discharge the statutory functions of the President in accordance with the Employment Ordinance. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Preside of hearings and determine any labour dispute or complaint or other matter referred to it under the Employment Ordinance or any other Ordinance. 2. Such other functions as may be conferred upon him by any other provision of law. 3. Deal with cases in ways proportionate to the complexity of the issues. 4. Ensure that the case is dealt with fairly and expeditiously. 5. Chair hearings and issue directions to Tribunal Members and Assessors to sit (section 95 of the Employment Ordinance). 6. Issue directions/advice to Administrative staff/Tribunal Secretary and Tribunal Officers. 7. Responsible for overall administration of the Tribunal, including budgets (section 95 of the Employment Ordinance). 8. Monitor compliance with the Labour Tribunal Procedures and Rules (including fixing dates, time and places of hearings)(section 98 of the Employment Ordinance) 9. Oversee the management of the Labour Tribunal staff. 10. Evaluate and asses the needs and services delivered by the Labour Tribunal, and take the necessary steps to meet these needs. 11. Provide suggestions on law revision and law reform.
Qualifications: Qualified and eligible to practise in a Commonwealth Law Jurisdiction or the Republic of Ireland. Experience in Civil and Commercial litigation, particularly in areas of industrial relations and employment disputes and complaints in the private or public sector would be an advantage. Experience: The Holder of the post must have at least ten (10) years’ experience in the legal profession and in particular in the field of employment law, industrial relations, dispute resolution, mediation and litigation. SALARY: $83,640.00 per annum, plus allowances. This position will be offered on a two year contractual basis. 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, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered, Faxed to 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc. Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (JCB52-1) and the Job Title. Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department. Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23rd November, 2018
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Turks & Caicos Aquatics Club competes in 2018 Mako Aquatics Club Fall Invitational By Todeline Defralien The Turks and Caicos Aquatics Club recently competed in the 2018 Mako Aquatics Club Fall Invitational and represented the TCI well. The events were held at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatics Center in Nassau, The Bahamas on the 26th -27th of October. The group of nine kids made their marks during their races and proved that there is great talent in the Island. Speaking on the performance of the students over the weekend, Coach Lenin Hamilton told The SUN, “The overall performance was excellent and surprising. I am super proud and amazed by their performance and how they dropped so much time from 6 - 25 seconds was dropped off by four of the swimmers and six of the new swimmers to the 50 meter pool showed no fear and completed all of their races.” Although no trophies were brought back home the kids completed all races to the best of their abilities. Hamilton added: “The kids
that aren’t new to competing are feeling great because they dropped off so much time but were a little sad because they didn’t get any trophies. When we landed back in TCI on Sunday they wanted to practice and train right away. The newcomers who competed were excited and felt proud they completed their events and also wanted to train when we reached back.” Hamilton further described the strengths and weaknesses of the kids adding that they had a no fear attitude and the endurance to finish the races but their weaknesses were being at a disadvantage of less training time in a 50 meter pool. “To me one of the amazing stories is a four year old by the name of Leniah Hamilton swimming against 8 year olds. If I am not mistaken that’s history in a way for the TCI to have a child so young competing. She did well for her first time, so if she continues she will be a Marlin just like her big brother Lenin Hamilton Jr. who placed 3rd in the 50 meter free. The new swimmers surprised me a did a job well done”
Team TCI and their coach Lenin Hamilton Hamilton also stated that there is a lot in store for Turks & Caicos Aquatics Club. “You can expect to see champions and all around athletes and leaders because we stress exercising your body and exercising our mind. There is a short course meet in Grand Bahama on November 3rd that I think
the kids would respond well to.” Team TCI included, Mateo Gardiner, age 11, Tajhari Williams, age 10, Chelsea Walkin, age 10, Lenin Hamilton Jr., age 9, Jamari Parker, age 9, Adrian Lightbourne, age 9, Carlos Miguel Mariano, age 8, Gil Alexandre C. Geralde, age 8, Lenika Hamilton, age 7 and Leniah Hamilton, age 4.
education 5 - 7 years of internal or external IT auditing experience.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITOR Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Information Technology Auditor, FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Description This job will focus primarily on conducting performance, information technology and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; identifying technology risks and independently evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology infrastructure, application controls (including information security); and coordinate the development of the annual audit plan.
Preferred: Advanced degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems or equivalent education. Completion of CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) , or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Abilities and Skills: Must be tech savvy. Must have a solid base of computer skills related to hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing -- from installation to operation and repair. Programming knowledge is helpful, since IT auditing uses computer-assisted audit tools to perform many job functions. Must continuously learn and monitor advancements in technology. Proficient in using computer software (e.g., ACL, SQL, Excel) and application systems Working knowledge of auditing processes/procedures Must possess excellent team playing and leadership abilities Comfortable with leading edge risk assessment methodologies. Must possess strong inter-personal, organizational, multi-tasking and written and oral communication skills. Must possess the ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures. Skilled in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions. Skilled in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines. Skilled in negotiating issues and resolving problems. Possess detailed technical skills in multiple platforms High level proficiency in information technology control concepts and system development methodologies .
Main Duties Identifies and evaluates the organization’s information technology risk areas and provides key input to the development of the annual audit plan. Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers. Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed. Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the board of directors. Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings. Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers. Plans and executes audits of client/server technology platforms and evaluates IT internal controls and works collaboratively with management to identify actions needed. Conducts data extraction, analysis, and security reviews utilizing software tools. Supports audits and consulting engagements related to programming, mainframe batch and online processes, client-server architecture, internet and intranet functionality, database extraction, technology strategy, and data communication and network security. Acts as liaison with IT business partners to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity, and system security. Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information. Performs related work as assigned by the Director of Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance.
Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com
Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of related work experience and
Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc
Salary range: $58,420- $87,640 Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is November 27 2018 to:
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The Long Bay Primary School * Should Gov’t continue to invest in the expansion of classrooms for primary education or * Should the Government Expand the Subsidy Program for its Citizens only? By Drexwell Seymour This article is to address two main issues, the Long Bay Primary School and whether or not Government should expand classrooms for primary education in TCI. Let me say this, I believe that Government has a responsibility to ensure that its citizens and legal residents can access proper facilities to obtain a good education from primary to tertiary. However, this does not necessarily mean that the Government has to build the facilities themselves. I also think it is unfair that non-citizens are benefiting more than the citizens from the current subsidy program. Long Bay Primary School I have said this several times on Financial Speaking Show and I will now document it here. I do not see the need to have a fourth public primary school on the island of Providenciales. Take a look at the other three schools on Providenciales and see who we are catering to. Why should the Government invest in additional resources to build a fourth primary school when the majority of its citizens are going to a private school? When the proposed school is completed, the locals will not move their children from the private school to attend the fourth primary school. They will not. Personally, I think those funds should have been used to build a technical school since we do not have any. Alternatively, the Government could build a new school but rather than it being a fourth school, replace it with one of the three primary schools in Providenciales as these three primary schools are in urgent need for an upgrade. Hon. Akierra Misick, the former Minister of Education, recently appeared on Financially Speaking Show and she said
Classic Cuts Location: Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking Barbers Must be cut hair, trim hair using clippers, razors and scissors and shape and trim beards and moustaches To work 6 days per week Salary: $250.00 per week These positions are new position Please Contact: 341-3075 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
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Located: off Leeward Highway, Juba Sound A vacancy exist for Security Officers Suitable candidates with at least 4-5 years experience may apply Salary based on experience in the security industry Kindly contact 231-0047 or 331-7340 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
as Minister of Education, she successfully Absolutely not. In fact, the negotiated for the funding from EDF11 value of their property will be reduced for the construction of a fourth primary with a school in the area. Thirdly, many school. of the existing private schools will be Hon Misick stated that there was forced to close down because some of the resistance or concerns from European non-citizen children that are currently Development Fund (EDF) in providing in private schools will go to proposed funding for additional classrooms primary public school. so her and her ministry at that time demonstrated to them that this primary Collaborate and partner with the school would encompass and facilitate private schools “special needs” children and early Since we have so many private childhood education. schools in TCI especially on the island of She further stated that the school Providenciales, the Government should was earmarked to be located in the vicinity consider another approach. of the Long Bay High School where there I know that the Government is 22 acres of property registered under currently has an agreement with six (6) of the Ministry of Education. She envisioned the private schools whereby these schools the property to be used for a High School, take on students when the public schools a Technical School and a Primary School. are unable to accommodate them due to The current situation is that no additional space. the current government has decided The Government pays the to proceed with the construction of a private school the cost of an untrained fourth primary school but this time the teacher which is around $2,000 monthly school will be located in the residential and parents pay between $100 to $150 area of Long Bay. In fact, the property a month depending on the grade the has already been cleared but there is a student is in. What is interesting that petition against the construction of the some of these parents do not pay the $100 school in that area. -$150 stating that they are on Government I cannot for the life of me figure scholarship. out why our government would decide to What is more interesting is that change the location from the original plan. most of the students on this program are It just does not make any sense. First of non-citizens of Turks and Caicos Islands. all, the majority of the residents that are Why should the Government provide a living in that area have their children subsidy or scholarship to non-citizens? in a private school. They are not going to attend this new school there. What Recommendations will happen will be that the Government While I support the subsidy will be bringing students into the area concept, I think subsidy should not be to attend the school there. Does it make given to non-citizens. The Government sense? Second of all, we need to empower needs to charge a fee for non-citizen our people. students attending the public school. I A lot of the residents have an believe that policy is in place but needs to opportunity in that area to get involve in be enforced. short term rental. Do you think building The Government should not a school in the area will give them this accept additional students once the opportunity? schools reaches its quota. If local parents
Debbie Hurdle Location: Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy and do general cleaning Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $6.50 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 243-0506 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Claudine Jennings In Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties include general cleaning, wash and iron the laundry Must be able to work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-1954 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Drexwell Seymour are making a sacrifice to send their children to private schools, then noncitizens can do the same. I further recommend that the Government should provide a subsidy to the private primary schools but the subsidy should be restricted to citizens only. Non-citizens should not be given a subsidy. There are certain privileges that citizens should get and one of them should be a subsidy to attend a private school. I believe that a criterion should be established in terms of the needs (such as level of income, the number of children a local family has attending a private primary school and special needs children) of a Turks and Caicos Islander citizen and based upon the needs, a voucher should be provided to family and that family will be entitled to a discount to attend a private school. The government would pay for the voucher directly to the private school and the parent of course pay the difference. The government can also consider paying a portion of the teacher’s salary at the private school as long as the private school reduces its fee. Conclusion While I believe that everyone should be responsible for the education of their children, I believe that if noncitizens are getting free education in public schools and only have to pay $150 to attend a private school if the public school is full, then children of citizens of TCI too deserve a subsidy too. For example, in the country of Belize, any subsidy provided is for the citizens of Belize only. We need to follow suit.
PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. We are currently seeking 2 qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders to fill the position of Pipe Fitter: REQUIREMENTS: o Minimum of 5 years experience in waterworks and piping networks. o Must be available for emergency maintenance calls on evenings and weekends according to rotational schedule. WORK ENVIRONMENT: •Hot, dusty and wet conditions including open and confined spaces •Active roadways and associated traffic noise levels •Remote locations JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipe fitter is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution in residential, commercial and industrial connections. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO: 1.Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. 2.Reads and follows installation plans and establish the sequence of pipe installations. 3.Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machine such as pipe cutters, pipe threading machines and pipe bending machine. 4.Use hand or powered tools to excavate trenches and ditches 5.Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools. 6.Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes. 7.Attend Emergency callout when necessary. 8.Carry out all other duties as directed by the Supervisor. Salary Range: US$ 12.00 - $15.00 per hour All applications must be submitted November 24th, 2018. Turks & Caicos Islanders need only apply. Office Manager PROVO WATER COMPANY LTD. P.O. Box 39, Grace Bay Road Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands Email: Recruitment@provowater.tc
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The center of it all However, while there may be, I am not sure that there are any significant In what is considered one of, ideological differences between them. if not the, most sacred documents of There is no doubt in my mind our country, the Constitution of the that both the PNP and PDM are Turks and Caicos Islands, the people committed to advancing the country of the Turks and Caicos Islands are and want to achieve a better standard described “as a God-fearing people with of living and being for the people of our convictions based on sound Christian country. culture, values and principles.” They simply have different It further states that our ways to achieving that objective. So, in people are “tolerant” of other religions. the most recent tift between the two The beauty of this declaration is, as we Parties relative to the submission to all know, that the Christian religion the UK for changes to our Constitution, is not a monolith, but is composed of it is not too surprising that the result many different “denominations,” – was not bi-partisan. from Catholicism to Pentecostalism/ By its very nature, political Evangelicalism – but all pointing Parties are adversarial. Given this, to one Center, God. And so does all political jabs, digs, casting blame, etc., the other religions of the world. The are nothing more nor less than “par for different ways of getting to the Center the course.” aside, the fact is that they all point to But in this particular case, the Center!!! the facts of the matter are that the I provide this little theological Rufus Ewing led PNP Government analysis as a metaphor for the political impaneled a bi-partisan group of situation in the TCI. I have heard much Legislators, headed by a former MP, talk from persons calling for “unity” to conduct country-wide hearings on as a means for many of the problems the Constitution and this Committee which seem to beset our country. was to make a report to the House of But I want to advance an Assembly with recommendations from argument that the call for unity is the people based on those hearings. not oblivious to the differences which From what we know, the are imperative for progress. In other report was submitted to the House words, this is somewhat similar to the and forwarded to the UK. The UK three-pronged Marxist view of change summarily dismissed the request for whereby a thesis is advanced along Constitutional change and the report with an antithesis and from these two lay dormant until it was resurrected by opposing views emerge a synthesis the current PDM Government which which will eventually become a thesis sought and received by-in from the again. PNP to review the report again, make It is generally agreed that the additional changes and resubmit the voters of the TCI are almost equally request to the UK. divided between the two major political Political differences aside, the Parties, the PNP and the PDM. central point is that both the PDM By Lee Ingham
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and the PNP are in agreement that Constitutional changes are imperative. I could not agree more. And, in my considered view, the original PNP led Government submission to the UK was not sufficiently comprehensive even though it could claim that the people were consulted and that the submission came from the House of Assembly (both Parties). This subsequent submission by the PDM Government, on the other hand, can claim neither. And that is the problem! And it is a problem precisely because in her press conference/release, the Honorable Premier claimed that the re-submission was the will of the people, she also stated that additional changes were made. But if you take an original document and make changes, no matter how small, with the people knowing about those changes ex post
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Location: Providenciales Is seeking a Stocker Duties include: Receiving merchandise, unloading or unpacking it, marking it with codes to be identified, stocking shelves, and helping customers place orders Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $6.50 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 243-0506 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
Cenla Seaside Holdings Ltd, a company on the island of Providenciales, is seeking suitably qualified candidates for the above position. Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience in caring for luxury vacation homes. Remuneration: $1400.00 to $1800.00 per month based on experience and qualifications Kindly forward resumes and qualification to oa@fchamberslaw. com, copying same to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board.
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Location: Kenneth Prosper Building, Unit #8 Airport Road Is seeking (1) Bass Guitar Player - $300.00 per week •Must be able to play bass guitar for worship services Is seeking (1) Drummer - $300.00 per week •Must be able to play drums for worship service Is seeking (1) Lead Guitar Player - $300.00 •Must be able to play lead guitar at worship times All persons must be able to work three days per week Persons are required to work on special occasions for functions when called upon All these positions are new positions Please Contact: Jocelin Lucsama Telephone number 343-0923 or email jocelinlucsama231@gmail.com Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
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facto, then simple logic dictates that you cannot claim that the submission is the will of the people. I have argued in other places that the current Constitution is imposed and does not serve the people of the TCI well. Consequently, I have argued, and will continue to argue, that what is needed in the TCI right now is a Constitutional Committee, composed primarily of a diverse group of citizens, not Legislators, to perform a kaleidoscopic review of our current Constitution and re-write it so that our elected Representatives will have control of the reins of power so that the elected Government could be ultimately responsible to the people as they should. It is inconceivable that the 2020 projected elections, the third consecutive elections, will be conducted under the same UK imposed, undemocratic Constitution. And it is further inconceivable that those persons seeking to represent the people of the TCI would seek to undertake such an endeavor, making outlandish claims about change and advancement, without committing to comprehensive Constitutional change. Without such a commitment, any aspirant to political office who does not speak clearly to the central issue of Constitutional change ought to be ignored by the people, regardless of political affiliation. In such a case, the Center will hold, and we will be guaranteed a House of Assembly full of Representatives of the people who are committed and must deliver Constitutional change.
Located: Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking an Assistant Secretary Duties include filing, assisting customers and the Secretary Must be able to work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 345-9876 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
RBC Royal Bank has a vacancy for:
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What will you do? • Apply your past sales experience for prospecting, and lead generation, to new and existing clients • Demonstrate portfolio management and risk mitigation through the review of financial statements identifying trends, monitoring risk, and assessing for credit restructuring • Provide an exceptional client experience by delivering superior business and financial advice • Leverage the expertise of RBC by identifying referral opportunities, making introductions together with appropriate referrals to RBC partners • Collaborate and coordinate with the various teams to develop and execute a client contact strategy • Champion digital enablement by becoming an advocate of the RBC mobile application and wallet, promoting regular usage through educating and guiding clients on how to use it What do you need to succeed? Must-have • University degree, ideally in commerce, business administration, or related experience • Minimum 3-5 years commercial banking experience • Proven track record in sales and business development and exceptional client relationship management • Credit skills including assessment of risk and financial analysis, credit structuring/ solutions and presenting the deal • Specialized industry expertise in a past role (e.g., real estate, healthcare, agriculture) ® Registered trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence.
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Nice-to-have • Strong communication and presentation skills • Deep products and services knowledge dependent on industry specialization • New client acquisition skills (i.e., pitching the value proposition, lead generation, initial customer contact and cold calling, asking for referrals) What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. • World-class sales training with countless development opportunities • A focus on work-life balance • A unique opportunity for personal and professional growth • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team A competitive compensation package (including salary, bonus, pension, health insurance) is offered. Salary in the range of $57,100 to $85,700 will be commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should apply by November 21, 2018 at jobs.rbc.com and by sending a copy of the application to the Work Permit Board, Providenciales. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged
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IMMEDIATE OPENING Horticulturist\Landscaping Manager Roles and Responsibilities: •Plans and designs annual garden plans/planting layouts and perennial flower beds. •Establishes and maintains high horticultural standards and practices; providing direction, training and motivation for the horticultural staff, interns and volunteers •hands-on leader, actively working in the daily horticultural tasks in the exterior gardens and greenhouses •Works with garden volunteers/docents developing longterm productive relationships and growing the size of the program overtime •Manages and supports overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies for all gardens to include sustainable gardening practices and integrated pest management in the outdoor and indoor gardens •Establishes and oversees a systematic plant records policy, including direction of the plant collection policy and design aesthetic in coordination with The Shore Club’s master plan, mission, and strategies •Coordinates heating and cooling of greenhouses, irrigation systems and maintenance of horticultural equipment collaboratively with Grounds and maintenance •Responsible for the operational department budgets, budget monitoring, strategic planning, and any horticultural capital projects as needed (i.e, installation of new gardens) •Grows potted plants and nursery stock and maintains records on the growing operation. •Trains and supervises subordinate personnel in greenhouse operations and in the proper methods and techniques of planting ornamental plants. •Trains ground personnel in the techniques of pruning, wound dressing, cavity repair, and the cabling and bracing of trees and shrubs. •Prepares orders for various types of plants and seeds. •Inventories, maps, and labels trees and shrubs on campus for instructional and maintenance purposes. •Preparation of maintenance programs for the control of plant diseases and insects. •Prepares fertilizer programs for various types of plants. •Confers with landscape architect and other personnel in the selection of plants. •Knowledge of the growth, development and protection of plants, and use of plants for food, leisure, sports, social and environmental benefits Key Skills and Requirements: •An understanding of horticultural plant production systems and how their components are integrated and managed in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner •Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation. •Considerable knowledge of the principles of nursery management. •Knowledge of the elementary principles of landscaping.
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•Ability to supervise the work of others. •Graduation from an accredited college or university in an appropriate curriculum and considerable experience related to this class of work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. •Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, natural sciences or a related field •Minimum of ten years’ experience as a professional horticulturist •Minimum of four years’ experience in management position Starting salary $36,000.00 per annum not including service charge and is based on previous experience and qualifications Front Office Manager Roles and Responsibilities: •Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience with at least 3 year at a management level. •Must have a Degree from School for Tourism & Hotel Managementor other professional qualification. •Manage and supervise all tasks of front office personnel to ensure guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition. •Supervise the Front Office team to ensure optimum occupancy and average room rate for the purpose of maximizing revenue. •Monitor Front Office, and particularly Guest Relations personnel, to ensure priority guests, repeat guests and other VIPs receive special attention and recognition. •Promote Inter-Hotel sales and in-house facilities and monitors Front Office Marketing techniques in line with FIT marketing program. •Assume overall responsibility for maintaining standards to ensure furnishings facilities and equipment are clean, in good repair and well maintained. •Interpret computer reports and compile relevant statistics for front office. •Conduct comprehensive monthly departmental meetings to include a review of procedures and events which warrants special handling and detailed information. •Communicate to Hotel Manager all pertinent information such as the expected arrival and departure of VIPs. •Prepare efficient work and vacation schedule for Front Office Staff, taking into consideration project occupancy and forecasts and any large group movements. •Work with the Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive. Key Skills and Requirements: •Plan for future staffing needs and recruit in line with company guidelines. •Prepare detailed induction programs for new staff. •Analyze training needs of Front Office staff and develop training programs. •Conduct probation and formal performance appraisals. •Coach, counsel, discipline staff and provide constructive feedback to staff. •Work with the Finance and Business Manager in the preparation and management of the department’s budget. •Adhere to OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all direct reports do the same. Starting salary $35,000.00- $44,000.00 per commensurate with qualification and experience.
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*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Tiersa Hall, Director of Human Resourcesatcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Monday, November 26th 2018.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000.
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4th Annual Sand Jam highlights T
he fourth Annual Sand Jam all day beach-party was a huge success. Held at Rickie’s Flamingo Café last weekend Saturday November 10th, 2018, the event attracted a massive turnout with a mixture of locals and tourists supporting this great cause. Reggae/ Dancehall singer/ songwriter Christopher Martin of St. Catherine, Jamaica headlined this year’s Sand Jam Beach Party and
gave the crowd a great performance. Hosted by Bianca Harvey, the most anticipated beach party of the year also featured performances by many local performers such as V6 Band, Q-Band Lynks, Pro-vision, Clement Howell & Long Bay Hills School Choirs and Prime DJ’s on the ones and twos. Sand Jam supports the Turks and Caicos Public Schools music programs throughout the Music is Life foundation.
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FORTISTCI WINS AWARD FOR RE
FortisTCI is the proud recipient of the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) industry award for Best Distributed Generation Project for its Customer Owned Renewable Energy (CORE), and Utility Owned Renewable Energy (UORE) solar programs. This award was presented to FortisTCI at the 10th annual CREF conference in Miami, Florida on Thursday, November 8, 2018. The CREF Awards “recognize leaders in the Caribbean energy sector who are making a lasting impact on resilient and renewable energy.” This is another stellar achievement for FortisTCI, in a year when the company’s hurricane restoration, business continuity management system and people management system have also received global recognition and awards.
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ENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
FortisTCI Renewable Energy, Business Development and support team: from left to right: Senior Director of Electrical Planning, Engineering & Energy Delivery, Don Forsyth; Finance & Business Planning Analyst, Lacal Palmer; Senior Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Talisha Simons; Enterprise Systems Analyst, Devino Missick; Vice President of Technology, Innovation & Strategic Planning, Rachell Roullet; Senior Director of Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement, Aisha Laporte; Business Service Coordinator, Monette Collymore; T&D Engineering Assitant, Caltricia Hamilton-Evans; Manager of Engineering & Substation Operations Maintenance, Hortnel Johnson; Director of Legal Services, Alexandria Missick; Jr. Business Analyst, TeAnn Thomas and Manager of Line Design, James Julien.
Since 2015, FortisTCI’s CORE and UORE solar programs have enabled electricity customers in the Turks and Caicos Islands to adapt to, and take advantage of affordable solar energy technology. With the growing impact of climate change on island economies, and as the demand for renewable energy increases, FortisTCI is committed to integrating even more renewable energy solutions to its energy mix, as part of a strategic approach towards a more sustainable energy future.
To learn more about how you can participate in our renewable energy programs for residential and commercial installations, please email: renewableenergy@fortistci.com 2017 Winner
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IMMEDIATE OPENING SPA THERAPIST* Key Skills and Requirements: •Diploma in massage therapy or equivalent. •Prior experience in a 5-star luxury environment. •Extensive knowledge of Eastern style massage, wraps, facials and other treatments. •Proficiency in English. •Must be able and willing to work all days andshifts •Providing spa treatments to resort guests and day spa guests. •Maximize the revenue of the department through massage and retail productsales. •In addition to performance of the essentialfunctions, this position may berequired to perform a combination of supportfunctions Starting salary $6.50 per hour not including service charge, commission and tips COOK* Roles and Responsibilities: •Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures. •Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing. •Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas. •Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts. •Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees in accordance with menu •Sets up for meals by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and any reservations •Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas •Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy •Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment •Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices in the designated kitchen areas daily Key Skills and Requirements: •Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment •Understand the importance of consistency •Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts and stand for long periods at a time •2 years’ experience in this role Starting salary $7.25 per hour not including service charge SERVERS* •Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils. •Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies. •Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails, suggesting courses; explaining the chef’s specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions. •Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons’ choices; identifying patrons’ special dietary needs and special requests. •Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression. •Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons’ choices from bar and kitchen; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars. •Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs, observing dining process. •Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs. •Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant, inviting patrons to return. •Obtains revenues by totaling charges, issuing bill, accepting payment, delivering bill and payment to host person; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons. •Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. •Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Energy Level, Thoroughness, Professionalism, Client Relationships. •Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned not listed in this job description Salary ranges from $6.25 per hour, not including service charge Senior Project Manager *
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Key Skills and Requirements: • Degree Qualified in either Civil Engineering or Building Construction. • Member of an internationally recognized construction Professional Institution. • Must have min 15 years construction experience including 5 years at Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager Level on multimilliondollar projects. • Management experience on high quality hotel and condominium resort projects in the Caribbean (successful track record of completing projects from start (foundations) to finish (close out). • Must have excellent written and personnel communication skills together with strong reporting, commercial skills and abilities. • Ability to properly manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Clear verbal and written communication skills to demonstrate and convey a thorough understanding of the entire development process; • Financial acumen to provide concise status and cost reports; • Must be able to perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed • Must be able to project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project • Must be able to identify the elements of the project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims • Must be able to maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards • Develop team approach with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc. • Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase Areas of Responsibilities: •Oversee the construction project from start to finish •Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre-Planning •Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan with Commercial Asset Coordinator •Responsible for the management of: •All site operations and contractor coordination •Established QA/QC systems. •Established Site Health and Safety policy. •Close out procedures including testing, commissioning, final inspections and hand over. •Required to chair and record weekly contractor meetings. •Involved in the review and approval of contractor method statements, submittals, RFI’s and shop drawings. •Required to regularly monitor and report on construction progress against the approved schedule. •Ensure that construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule. •Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises. •Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project. •Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers. •Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams. •Periodic inspection of construction sites. •Ensure project documents are complete. Starting salary $8,500.oo based on experience and qulifications.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SUPERVISORCHEFS (Various positions) SPA THERAPIST/ATTENDANTS CONCIERGE LINE POSITIONS For the below line staff positions, resort experience is an asset but not a requirement. Starting wage $6.25 per hour not including service charge and tips. GROUNDSMEN LABOURER HOUSEMAN ROOM ATTENDANTS LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS DISPATCHERS STEWARDS SERVERS HVAC/MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN GUEST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Tiersa Hall, Director of Human Resources at careers@theshoreclubtc.com no later than end of day Monday, November 19th2018. Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Pink diamond sells for more Stan Lee, creator of than $50M, setting world record a galaxy of Marvel superheroes, dies
Christie’s sold the “Pink Legacy” diamond at auction Tuesday for more than $50 million including fees, saying it’s a new world record price per carat for a pink diamond. Christie’s said renowned jeweler Harry Winston was the buyer. The auction house had expected to fetch $30 million to $50 million for the nearly 19-carat, rectangular-cut stone, the largest fancy vivid pink diamond that it has ever put under the hammer. It was the standout offering at Christie’s fall jewelry auction in Geneva. The standingroom only ballroom broke into applause after the auctioneer struck down a hammer price of $44.5 million. That excludes the standard “buyer’s premium” and other fees. All told, the diamond went for $50.375 million, including the fees.
a Christie’s employee displays an 18.96-carat fancy vivid pink diamond during a preview at Christie’s in Geneva, Switzerland The stone once belonged to the Oppenheimer diamond family, and Christie’s says it’s among the most chemically pure gems — with little if any nitrogen.
Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s head of international jewelry, said the auction house has sold only four diamonds weighing more than 10 carats of the same color in its 251 years in business. Christie’s chairman for Europe, Francois Curiel, called the stone the “Leonardo da Vinci” of diamonds. “The ‘Pink Legacy’ ... brought this extremely high price of $50 million — so $2.6 million per carat, which is a world record price for a pink diamond. The previous record was $2.1 million, but for a much larger stone: Over 50 carats,” Curiel said. Christie’s sale kicks off two days of jewelry auctions in Geneva. On Wednesday, Sotheby’s will auction jewelry once owned by French Queen Marie Antoinette that hadn’t been seen in public for 200 years.
Michelle Obama memoir is next pick for Winfrey book club NEW YORK — Michelle weekend. On Monday, Barnes & Obama’s “Becoming,” already Noble announced that pre-orders expected to sell millions of copies, for “Becoming” were the highest now has the official backing of for any adult book since Harper Oprah Winfrey. Lee’s “Go Set a Watchman,” “This book is everything which came out in 2015. you wanted to know and so much Winfrey, publishing’s you didn’t even know you wanted most established hit maker, to know. I believe it’s going to knows the Obamas well, to the spark within you the desire to point where Michelle Obama and think about your own becoming,” Ellen DeGeneres once teased each Winfrey, who on Monday told The other over who was closer to her. Associated Press in a statement Winfrey was a prominent backer that she had selected “Becoming” of Barack Obama’s candidacy in for her book club. “It’s so well- 2008 and has interviewed both written I can hear her voice; I can Obamas over the years. She is hear her expressions; I can feel scheduled to be onstage Tuesday her emotion. What she allows night with Michelle Obama at Oprah Winfrey poses for photographers us to see is how she was able to Chicago’s United Center, the first upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘A discover, define and then refine stop on Obama’s promotional Wrinkle In Time’ in London her voice.” tour. the following Monday, Nov. 19. In “Becoming,” Obama “Thank you, Oprah!” “Becoming” is Winfrey’s shares such deeply personal Obama tweeted Monday. “I’ve first pick by an author from the revelations as suffering a been so grateful for your political world since she started miscarriage and sharply criticizes friendship and advice for so long. her club in 1996, although Obama President Donald Trump for And now I’m honored to join your has said repeatedly she has no promoting the false “birther” amazing book club!” interest in running for office. rumor that Barack Obama was Winfrey already has Winfrey’s previous picks have not a U.S. citizen. The former taped an interview with Obama, ranged from novels such as Colson first lady’s book comes out which airs Thursday on the OWN Whitehead’s “The Underground Tuesday and is among the most network, and excerpts of the Railroad” and Tayari Jones’ “An anticipated political memoirs book will appear in O, the Oprah American Marriage” to Anthony in years, topping Amazon.com’s Magazine and in Elle. A two-part Ray Hinton’s memoir “The Sun best-seller list throughout the podcast will run Thursday and Does Shine.”
The “worst toys” for the holidays, according to safety group BOSTON — A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season. Massachusetts-based World Against Toys Causing Harm, or W.A.T.C.H., unveiled its 46th annual list of the 10 “worst toys” Tuesday at Franciscan Children’s Hospital in Boston. Joan Siff, the nonprofit organization’s president, said many of the toys on the list represent choking, eye and other safety hazards that surface year
after year, despite the group’s efforts. Siff advised parents to shop “defensively” and not be lulled into a false sense of security because a toy is made by a familiar brand or sold at an established retailer. One child is treated in a U.S. emergency room every three minutes for a toyrelated injury, according to the Center for Injury and Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Cabbage Patch Kids ballerina doll that made this year’s list, for example, is marketed to children ages two and above, but includes a removable tutu and headband
that can be choking hazards, said James Swartz, a trial lawyer who serves as W.A.T.C.H.’s director. A slender mallet that comes with VTech’s caterpillarshaped electronic xylophone — a toy made for children as young as 18 months old — is another similar choking threat, he said. Other toys on the list included a Nerf gun that fires soft discs, a “stomp rocket” that launches foam-tipped projectiles up to 200 feet in the air and a plastic “cutting fruit” set. The cutting set, which includes a toy knife made out of rigid plastic, is made for children who are older than 2.
Stan Lee LOS ANGELES — Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died Monday. He was 95. Lee was declared dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to Kirk Schenck, an attorney for Lee’s daughter, J.C. Lee. As the top writer at Marvel Comics and later as its publisher, Lee was widely considered the architect of the contemporary comic book. He revived the industry in the 1960s by offering the costumes and action craved by younger readers while insisting on sophisticated plots, college-level dialogue, satire, science fiction, even philosophy. Millions responded to the unlikely mix of realistic fantasy, and many of his characters, including Spider-Man, the Hulk and X-Men went on to become stars of blockbuster films. He won the National Medal of Arts in 2008. Recent projects Lee helped make possible range from the films “Avengers: Infinity War,” Black Panther” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” to such TV series as “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” and “Daredevil.” Lee was recognizable to his fans, having had cameos in many Marvel films and TV projects, often delivering his trademark motto, “Excelsior!” “Captain America” actor Chris Evans mourned the loss on Twitter: “There will never be another Stan Lee. For decades he provided both young and old with adventure, escape, comfort, confidence, inspiration, strength, friendship and joy. He exuded love and kindness and will leave an indelible mark on so, so, so many lives. Excelsior!!” Lee considered the comic-book medium an art form and he was prolific: By some accounts, he came up with a new comic book every day for 10 years. “I wrote so many I don’t even know. I wrote either hundreds or thousands of them,” he told The Associated Press in 2006. He hit his stride in the 1960s when he brought the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, SpiderMan, Iron Man and numerous others to life. “It was like there was something in the air. I couldn’t do anything wrong,” he said. His heroes, meanwhile, were a far cry from virtuous do-gooders such as rival DC Comics’ Superman. The Fantastic Four fought with each other. Spider-Man was goaded into superhero work by his alter ego, Peter Parker, who suffered from unrequited crushes, money problems and dandruff. The Silver Surfer, an alien doomed to wander Earth’s atmosphere, waxed about the woeful nature of man. The Hulk was marked by self-loathing. Daredevil was blind and Iron Man had a weak heart.
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LIFESTYLE Benefit of low-salt diet for heart failure uncertain Although many doctors failure, occasionally sufficient to advise heart failure patients require hospitalization,” Yancy to follow a low-salt diet to help said. “So yes, sodium restriction in minimize complications, a new heart failure remains necessary.” study suggests there isn’t much But the study also high-quality evidence to support highlights that scientists don’t this recommendation. know with certainty exactly what “We still do not have a clear level of salt restriction is ideal understanding of the mechanisms or whether this might vary for that may link salt intake with different types of patients, Yancy heart failure,” said lead study added. More research is needed author Dr. Kamal Mahtani of the to answer this question and give University of Oxford in the UK. patients better guidance in the But the results still don’t future. mean doctors and patients should For the new study, abandon recommendations to cut Mahtani and colleagues examined back on salt, said Dr. Clyde Yancy data from nine previously of the Northwestern University, published studies involving a total Feinberg School of Medicine in of 479 patients. None of these Chicago. studies provided sufficient data to “I am certain that determine if a low-salt diet might there will be those who declare, be associated with a lower risk of `Hallelujah! I can have a big death from cardiovascular causes bag of potato chips tonight!’ but like heart attacks or strokes. don’t do it,” Yancy, author of an “A lot of the guidelines accompanying editorial, said by appear to vary in the exact advice email. “The consequences will they give heart failure patients be the same as before, you will when it comes to reducing salt become ill.” intake,” Mahtani said by email. Restricting salt or sodium “Our research highlights a paucity in the diet has been a cornerstone of robust high-quality evidence of lifestyle recommendations for available to support or refute heart failure patients, and that current guidance.” shouldn’t change because too High salt intake is a much salt causes fluid retention leading risk factor for high blood that a heart weakened by heart pressure, which can lead to heart failure can’t handle, Yancy said. disease, heart attacks and strokes. “The injudicious Heart failure happens consumption of pizza, pickles, when the heart muscle is too weak French fries and other very salted to effectively pump enough blood foods will lead to worsening heart through the body. Symptoms
can include fatigue, weight gain from fluid retention, shortness of breath and coughing or wheezing. Medications can help strengthen the heart and minimize fluid buildup in the body. Coronary artery disease, which develops when fatty deposits accumulate in the arteries and reduce blood flow, is a common cause of heart failure. Patients are often advised to cut back on salt to help lower their blood pressure and reduce the strain on clogged arteries. In the study, researchers examined several potential impacts of a low-salt diet on heart failure patients and didn’t find a decisive connection. For example, the number of repeat hospitalizations for acute illness was similar regardless of how much salt patients with heart failure consumed, the analysis found. Salt intake also didn’t appear to influence the frequency or severity of heart failure symptoms. One drawback of the analysis is that the smaller studies varied in how they measured salt intake and assessed heart failure symptoms and outcomes, making it hard to pool results across all of these studies to get a clearer picture of the impact of a low-salt diet, the authors note.
Many troubled by their sexual feelings, urges The number of people in the U.S. trouble controlling your sexual who have difficulty controlling urges?”, “How often have you felt sexual feelings and urges may be unable to control sexual behavior?”, greater than realized, researchers “How often have you felt guilty or say. shameful about sexual behavior?”, Seven percent of women and more “How often have you made pledges than 10 percent of men said they or promises to alter your sexual were distressed due to difficulty behavior?” and “How often have controlling sexual urges, feelings your sexual activities caused and behaviors, according to financial problems for you?” study results published in JAMA Study volunteers were Network Open. told to answer by rating each “It’s a lot more people than we question using a 5-point scale expected to be having difficulty ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (very controlling sexual urges and frequently). Other research has behaviors and who are feeling shown that a score of 35 or more distressed and impaired,” said indicates that the person is the study’s lead author, Janna likely to have “compulsive sexual Dickenson, of the University of behavior disorder,” a newly Minnesota Medical School in designated diagnosis listed in Minneapolis. the International Classification “The differences between the sexes of Diseases, Dickenson said. are a lot less than we would have The diagnosis is not one that expected, raising concerns that is recognized in the reference the difficulty in controlling sexual used by U.S. psychiatrists and behavior affects more than just psychologists, the Diagnostic men,” she added. and Statistical Manual of Mental Dickenson and colleagues surveyed Disorders (DSM-5). 2,235 people, ages 18 to 50, across Overall, 10.3 percent of all 50 states. Questions covered men and 7.0 percent of women household income, personal details scored 35 or more. That number is and 13 other items specifically higher than previous research has addressing sexual urges, feelings found, Dickenson said. and behaviors. Among these 13 Dr. Robert Hudak, an were: “How often have you had associate professor of psychiatry
at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania, said: “What you can take from this research is that there are a pretty decent percentage of people who are complaining about some sort of negative feelings about their sexuality,” Hudak said. “And those negative feelings are leading to some distress.” But that wouldn’t earn them any kind of diagnosis in the U.S., Hudak noted. Based on his experiences as a therapist, Thomas Plante wasn’t surprised by the large numbers of people distressed by their sexuality. “There are a lot of people in my patient population - regular folks - who really struggle with their sexual impulses,” said Plante, a professor of psychology at Santa Clara University in California and an adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine who also wasn’t involved in the new research. “There are folks who are engaging with sex workers when they travel. Others struggle with pornography or the temptation to step away from marital fidelity. Many take risks even when it can impact their lives.”
Soy baby formula linked to severe menstrual cramps later in life Feeding infant girls baby formula containing soy may set them up for more painful menstrual periods as young women, a new study suggests. The research, which included information on more than 1,500 African American women, reinforces findings in earlier studies that included mostly Caucasian women. “We observed that soy formula feeding during infancy was associated with several indicators of severe menstrual pain in reproductive age women,” said Kristen Upson, a postdoctoral fellow in the epidemiology branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. “This included a 40 percent increased risk of ever using hormonal contraception for menstrual pain and a 50 percent increased risk of moderate to severe menstrual discomfort with most periods during adulthood,” Upson noted. The researchers analyzed data from 1,553 African American women who live in Detroit and who have been participating in a larger NIEHS study of environmental health effects. The women were all aged 23 to 35 when they enrolled in that study, which was designed to look at risk factors for developing benign uterine tumors, called fibroids. All were free of fibroids at the start of the bigger study. At the start of the study, women were all asked to complete and return by mail an early-life survey that included questions for their mothers on early-life exposures. If the mothers weren’t available, the women were instructed to ask a relative or a close friend of the mother. Among the questions, women were asked whether they had been fed soy formula as a baby (yes or no), how long they had been fed soy (less than a month, one to three months, four to six months), and whether the soy was introduced during the first two months after they were born (yes or no). Overall, researchers found that women who had ever been fed soy formula as babies were, at ages 18-22 years, 50 percent more likely than those not fed soy to experience moderate or severe cramping during most periods when they were not using hormonal contraception. Women fed soy as babies were also 40 percent more likely to have used hormonal contraception at some point to alleviate menstrual pain, the study team reports in Human Reproduction. While the results don’t explain why soy formula might be linked to painful cramping during menses, Upson has some theories. “The link between soy formula feeding in infancy and menstrual pain in adulthood may be biologically plausible given that in the early months after birth, an infant’s reproductive system continues to develop and an infant’s nutrition primarily consists of breast milk and/or formula,” Upson said in an email. “This can lead to a substantial exposure to the components in formula, including phytoestrogens (plant compounds that are structurally similar to estrogen) in soy formula during a critical window of development.” There’s some evidence of what can happen from animal models, Upson said. “Data from animal studies have shown that genistein, one of the phytoestrogens in soy formula, given after birth has effects on the development of the reproductive system that persist into adulthood, including the parts of the reproductive system involved in menstrual pain.” While the new research won’t help women already experiencing severe cramping, Upson hopes that it will prevent another generation of women from developing the same problem.
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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. 5. Ensures a pleasant visit for each guest; maintains effective guest relations. 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 November 26, 2018.
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Business Analyst CEO Invest TCI Offices - Providenciales
The Business Analyst’sprimary role will be to support the efforts of the Senior VP – Investor Services in evaluating the financial viability of proposed new investment to the country by conducting financial due diligence on investment projects, developing and maintaining a financial assessment model for Investor Services Executives and providing advice and support to the team and business clients related to the Micro-Small Enterprises (MSME) Program. The equally important secondary responsibility of this position is to undertake financial analysis of major projects for the CEO, and to be involved in the financial investment modeling for major investment projects and program initiatives. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Project Analysis and Support 1.Develop,implement and maintain system for conducting proper financial due diligence on domestic and foreign investors. 2.Develop/implement a financial model for all investment projects that will allow for rapid review of projects and conduct of sensitivity analysis to detect project financial and completion risk. 3.Develop project evaluation templates that can be used by Investor Services Executives (ISE) to compare project costs to socio-economic benefits. 4.Review financial information contained in complex project proposals assigned by the SVP and comment on the financial viability of the investment as presented by the proponents. 5.Develop with the CEO project information and analyses for the structuring of major investment projects. 6.Undertake any related activities required by the Agency as requested by the CEO and/or the SVP.
AIB Hotel and Restaurant Supply is now accepting applications/ résumé for the following position. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: SKILLED POSITION LABOURER Responsibilities: •To perform and conduct physical inventory •To carry out all tasks in a timely manner •To keep warehouse and all work areas clean and neat •Off load containers and assist with deliveries Requirements: •Must be able to work long hours •Must speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) (English) used in the workplace. •Must work weekends and holidays as needed •Must be physically fit for heavy lifting •Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 3 hours in length. •Must be able to lift up to 100lbs or more on a regular and continual basis. •Must be able to push and/or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. on a regular and continual basis. •Must have a valid driver’s license For the above position, applicants must have a willing, positive and personable attitude as well as be willing to work holidays and weekends. They should also enjoy working with people and be willing to learn. Minimum experience in the areas of interest required. Interested persons can email resumes to sales@aib.tc or drop off all resumes to AIB office located in Queens Plaza, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Application deadline is Friday January 26th, 2018. 2. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on projectfinancial/investment issues. 3.Minimum five years’ experience as either a business/investment analyst in a private investment bank, private equity firm, or real estate investment trust. 4.Significant experience in conducting due diligence and financial analysis on acquisition and/or real estate development projects and in supporting entrepreneurial project development. 5.Proficiency in the use of various computer programs, including: Word processing (MS Office), Spreadsheets& Financial Presentations(Excel & PowerPoint), Project Management (Visio or MS Project). A working knowledge of an accounting system would be beneficial. Skills: 1.Strong track record of competency in current and previous employment. 2.Excellent analyticalqualities 3.Strong Writing and presentational skills (Presentation design and oral justification). 4.Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. 5.Excellent skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 6.Ability to work in a team environment and manage time effectively 7.Commercial awareness. 8.Visual and Conceptual Creativity. 9.Ability and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality. Personal Qualities: 1.Open and engaging demeanor. 2.Able to generate and share ideas. 3.Hands-on approach. 4.Willing to take personal responsibility 5.Able to win trust and personal credibility 6.Persistence and personal resilience. 7.Willingness to personally deliver quality to internal and external clients. 8.Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles and associated points of view. Other Requirements: 1.Fluent English 2.Willingness and ability to travel by air, land and sea. Salary and Allowances: Negotiable in a range from $67,500 to $75,000 depending on education and experience.
2.Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises 1.Monitor compliance ofthe grant agreement with the Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) to provide Government funding towards the work of the not for profit entity. 2.Provide oversight on financial analysis of MSME Business Plans.
Application Procedure Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter, along with their contact information. The applicant should be prepared for a telephone/Skype first interview, to be followed by an in-person interview, the provision of two letters of reference (one from a former employer), a copy of every educational certificate/diploma, a Police Certificate and a copy of the passport photo page.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Education and qualifications: University degree in Finance, or MBA, or equivalent
Applications should be addressed to the CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands and can be delivered in person to the Agency’s offices at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Leeward Highway or emailed to dastwood@investturksandcaicos.tcprior to the deadline date.
Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation, depending on experience, may be an asset.
The subject line in the email should read “Business Analyst” and envelopes delivered to the Agency should have the subject “Business Analyst” clearly marked on the front.Application deadline November 30, 2018.
Experience and Knowledge: 1.Detailed knowledge of the private equity investment analysis, with demonstrable related experience.
We thank all applicants who apply for their interest in the position. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
NOVEMBER 16TH, 2018 – NOVEMBER 23RD, 2018
Maclean Robinson Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to do general household cleaning To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per week Please Contact: 241-6277 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Myron Clare
Joseph Campbell J and JF Construction Location: Kingston, Lower Bight Is seeking a Labourer Must be hard working, able to do minor repairs around the house and clean yard To work 5 days per week This position is a new position Please Contact: 241-0663 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board #539120
Of South Caicos Is seeking to employ a Domestic Worker Duties include cleaning, laundry, and cooking Salary: $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Please contact 342-7786 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Knowles Donald
M&M Salon Tips and Beauty Supplies
Grand Turk, Back Salina Is seeking a Labourer Applicant must be able to do minor repairs around the house, water plants and clean yard Must be able to work 5 days Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 245-6439 This positions is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
In Providenciales Is seeking 1 Beautician Must be able to style hair Must be able to work 6 days per week Please Contact: 241-4404 or 346-4928 This position is a new position
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Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board #539116
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Ceaquez Vasquez
In Grand Turk Is seeking a Babysitter Duties include: Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 331-1626 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Minou Hair Braiding Styles Located in Grand Turk Is seeking Barber Must be able to Cut, trim, and shape hair into desired style To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 348-0235 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board # 539040
Aldarro Construction
Located in Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker/ Helper Duties include: providing regular housekeeping. This may include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, laundry and cleaning dishes Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 231-3104 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Daley’s Construction Glass Shack, Providenciales Seeking: Carpenter Salary is $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 649 231-6989 This positions is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
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Mahala Wynns
Sunshine Restaurant
B & G Variety Store
Domestic Worker Wanted in Grand Turk Must be able to do general household cleaning To work 3 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour Please contact 231-7188 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
In Grand Turk Seeks to employ a Cook To work 6 days per week At a salary of $350.00 per week
Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a (1) Sales Clerk The retail sales clerk is responsible for obtaining or receiving merchandise, totaling bills, accepting payments and making change for customers in retail store To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour This position is a new position Please Contact: 341-3727 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 872 Business Solutions Complex, P.O. Box 203, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The Telecommunications Commission (TC) is a statutory body responsible for regulating the telecommunications sector of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), protecting the interests of users by ensuring accessible and reliable telecommunications services, and advising the Minister of Telecommunications on Telecommunication Policies. POSITION TITLE:
Director General
SALARY LEVEL:
$120,000.00 to $159,000.00 per annum (plus allowances)
TERM OF CONTRACT:
2 years
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director General of the Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission (TCITC). The Director General is the most senior position within the Telecommunications Commission and supports a Telecommunications Commission Board in the execution of their national responsibility for regulatory oversight and governance of the telecommunication sector within the Turks & Caicos Islands. The post holder manages all of the Commission’s resources and operations while maintaining bilateral communications with the Minister/Ministry with responsibility for telecommunications. He/she leads on planning, setting strategic direction, and overseeing the day to day operation of the Office and the implementation of regulations and executive decisions. The Director General is also responsible for providing regular reports on finances as well as telecommunications programmes, projects and activities pursued on behalf of the Commission, to ensure that it is properly advised on matters presented before it. The Director General’s main functions will include, but will not be limited to: DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: • Develop a strategic plan for the Commission, and maintain an ongoing Regulatory Calendar for discussion and approval of the Commission; • Develop strategic plans and policies as they relate to telecommunications and broadcasting for review by the Commission; • Advise on policy and regulatory approaches, technical issues, industry trends and best practices for the development and maintenance of a sustainable telecommunications sector; • Develop and maintain procedures, processes and applications for licenses and authorizations for approval by the Commission; • Develop a plan and implementation scheme for assessing license fees; • Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the licensees; • Meet with operators and service providers on a regular basis to understand their plans and abilities to expand and enhance their service offerings in the Turks and Caicos Islands;
The successful applicant is required to prepare and serve meals at the restaurant on a daily basis excluding Sundays This is a new position Applicants who are TC Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and Sunshine Restaurant at Tel no. 2412402
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• Perform such other functions as are conferred by virtue of the Telecommunications Ordinance, its regulations, all other legislation that read in conjuction therewith and as the Commission or the Minister may assign, through the Chairman; • Investigate and resolve customer complaints in a timely manner; • Provide support in internal administrative processes; • Assist in the enforcement of regulations and licence conditions; • Formulate the requirements of training of staff and submit training plans; • Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review; • Submit management reports, periodic progress reports and budget requirement reports to the Board of Commissioners and / or the Permanent Secretary as applicable; • Provide support to the Board of Commissioners by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials with approval of the Chairman. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: i. A university degree in Economics, Engineering, Telecommunications or related area; ii. A relevant post-graduate qualification or an MBA will be an added advantage; iii. A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management position in Telecommunication Regulation or a comparable regulatory organization. CANDIDATE PROFILE: • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant telecommunications regulations and policy issues; • Ability to think clearly, plan strategically, gain commitment to a clear mission and vision, and deliver results; • Ability to provide visible and supportive leadership and to foster a positive work environment through empowering, motivating and developing others; • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; • Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively; • Skilled use of Information Technology, enabling efficiencies and improved service through use of technology. 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 will be required to submit a Police Certificate that is issued no longer than six months from the date of submission. Applications should be addressed to the Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission at info@telecommission. tc under the subject matter Application – Director General. Applications received without all supporting documents will not be considered. While we thank all interested persons who apply, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted. APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30, 2018
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Port Atlantic Construction
The Bight, Providenciales Seeking: Bartender Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 242-6780 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
Leeward, Providenciales Is seeking 2 Labourers •Must be able to do general, work in the sun and load and off-load equipment and plant waste To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 346-6622 These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
#539114
#539104
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Chiraag Ltd.
Grace Bay, Providenciales Seeking: Store Clerks Salary is $6.25 per hour Description: Attend to customers, have the ability to properly organize and keep inventory of goods on display and general stock Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Telephone: 946-8876 or email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc
This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder #539114
Firm Foundation Church
New Testament Church of God
Jovard Glinton
Grand Turk Is seeking a Labourer On a daily basis must be able to: Lift 70 pounds or more, work in the sun and load and off-load equipment and plant waste To work 5 days per week from 6am to 11am And 1 hour on Sunday from 6am to 7am Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 231-0065 This position is currently held by a work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
Location: Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking (1) Maintenance Man Duties Include: Touch up painting, insuring that the yard is clean and completing miner fixes on fixtures Must be able work 3 days per week Salary $200.00 weekly Please Contact: 331-6662 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
Lee Street, South Caicos Is seeking a Handyman Must be able to clean the church and able to do a wide range of repairs Salary $6.50 per hour Please call Pastor Brandford Hall at 243-1051 or 348-3581 To work 5 days per week This position is a new position Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
Construction on the road
PAULET HALL
# 539102
#539101
Supercuts
Five Cays Road, Providenciales Seeking: A Barber Salary is $6.25 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 649 2435406 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board #539114
Airport Plaza, Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking (1) Labourer On a daily basis must be able to: Lift 70 pounds or more, work in the sun and load and off-load equipment and plant waste To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour This position is a new position Please Contact: 244-2088 or 247-3275 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
JaMalCo Ltd Regent Village, Providenciales Seeking: Electrician Salary is $8.00 per hour Please Contact: 232-0098 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board #539114
End Time Deliverance International Inc. (Haitian Brach) Location: Kenneth Prosper Building, Unit #8 Airport Road Is seeking (1) Keyboard Player - $350.00 per week •Must be able to play keyboard and teach music Must be able to work 3 days per week Is seeking (1) Minister/Teacher - $350.00 per week •Must be able to teach the word and bible Must be able to work 5 days per week Is seeking (1) Domestic Helper- $250.00 per week •Must be able to clean the church Must be able to work 3 days per week Is seeking (1) Labourer - $250.00 •Must be able to do repairs of the building Must be able to work 5 days per week Persons are required to work on special occasions for functions when called upon All these positions are new positions Please Contact: Jocelin Lucsama Telephone number 343-0923 or email jocelinlucsama231@gmail.com Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
#539113
OF SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a caregiver for an elderly lady Duties include assisting with personal care, cooking, laundry, and house cleaning Salary: $6.25 per hour Must be able to work 6 days per week Please contact 331-6050 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
LILUCE CONTRACTING Location: Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking (1) Labourer Duties include cleaning of yard and minor repairs around the property To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 346-1897 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must submit their application to the Immigration Board #539112
NOVEMBER 16TH, 2018 – NOVEMBER 23RD, 2018
Twanz Construction Location: South Caicos Seeking (3) Labourers - ($6.75) per hour •Must be able to do general, work in the sun and load and off-load equipment and plant waste (Two of these positions are held by Work Permit Holders and one position is new) Seeking (1) Tile Worker - $8.50 per hour •Must be able to lay tiles and have at least three years experience in the field Seeking 1 Mason – ($9.00 – 10.00) per hour. Must be able to alter and repair brick, stone, tile or ceramic structures and surfaces.Both of these positions are new positions Please Contact: 243-1051 or 348-3581 Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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Crust Bakery Ltd.
Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking 2 Professional Bakers Duties: Creative ideas, maybe required to work late hours due to baking schedule and skilled in French pastries..etc - Must have over 5 years experience. - Willing to work flexible hours. To work 6 days per week Salary $9.00 per hour This position is a new position All interested parties contact Gillian.crust@gmail.com or 432-6266 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
NORMAN COX
Is seeking 2 Fisherman and 2 Domestic Workers in South Caicos Fisherman Applicant must be able to dive Pay is based on the daily catch Domestic Workers need to be able to clean house, wash and iron Pay is minimum wage All jobs are held by Haitian and Dominican Nationals Please Contact: 232-4554 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
KIM BAKER/KISA SERVICES
Is seeking Labourers, Domestic Workers, Conch Peelers, Barber,masons To work on the Island of South Caicos Applicants must be able to do manual labour or clean house, wash, iron or cut hair Pay is minimum wage These jobs are currently held by Haitian nationals Please Contact: 232-3001 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Benjamin Higgs In Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties include general cleaning, wash and iron the laundry Must be able to work 5 days Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 245-4020 This positions is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
TCI SERVICES LTD
Industrial Park Road, shamrock storage Unit #404, Providenciales SALES CLERK NEEDED Starting wages $6.50 per hour Job requirement: Food handlers permit, experience in food prep, must have own vehicle computer skills-word perfect/ excel. Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to handle multiple request and customers. 3 character reference required. Must be available daytime and evenings, weekend and holidays. This position is a new position Belonger need only apply email resume to -msimmons@tciway.tc before November 30th, 2018
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CAICOS SEAFOODS/ LEWIS COX/VELMA COX Is seeking Labourers, Domestic Workers, Plant Workers, Seafood Processors, Conch Peelers, Freezer Person On the Island of South Caicos Pay is minimum wage Applicants must be able to clean office, peel and pack conch, wash and pack lobsters, push loaded buggies These Jobs are currently held by Haitian nationals Please Contact: 2314554 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
HS LTD.
Beach Boy Adventure In Providenciales and Grand Turk Is looking for 1 Beach attendants - Salary $6.50 per hour 1 Craft Maker - Salary $6.50 – 8.00 per hour •Create functional or decorative objects by hand 1 Tailor -$6.50 – 8.00per hour •Must be able to Alter garment and joins parts, using needle and thread or sewing machine 1 Sculptor - $6.50 per- 8.00 per hour •Able to carves objects from stone, concrete, plaster, wood, 1 Artistic Painter - $6.50 – 8.00 per hour •Must be able to removing old paint, priming surfaces, choosing materials, selecting and mixing colors All persons must have great customer skills to deal with customers Must be able to work 6 days per week Please Contact Smokey Burns at 343-0030 or 345-8781 All of these positions are new positions Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
Varldysha’s Collection Complex Center, Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking for 7 Tailors ($8.00 per hour) Duties include: Develops design for garment, Alters garment and joins parts, using needle and thread or sewing machine Is seeking 1 Domestic Worker ($6.25) Duties include general cleaning, wash and iron the laundry Must be able to wok 6 days per week These positions are new positions Please Contact 345-8326 or 346-3122 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board
HS LTDis seeking suitableapplicantsfor the following position:
KITCHEN HELPER •Assists with food preparation and cooking as assigned •Washing and cleaning up all section of the kitchen •Removes all garbage from kitchen, food storage area and restaurant •Stocking and cleaning of food storage areas •Check deliveries, ensuring all have arrived and are correct; signing off invoices before the supplier leave •Willing to work holidays and weekends when required Wages: $7.00 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 also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2. Closing date for application is November 26, 2018.
NOVEMBER 16TH, 2018 – NOVEMBER 23RD, 2018
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NEWS NEWS
FBI uncovers visa corruption network – Haitian nationals arrested The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), says it has uncovered a corruption network involving senior Bahamian Immigration officials and Justices of the Peace. It’s reported that in October 2016, the investigation got underway for fraud against visa in The Bahamas. According to the FBI, three Haitians were paid close to US$50,000 to participate as informants in a clandestine covert operation that led to the arrest and indictment of Kevin Desir, Johnlee Paul, Edna St Fleur and a fourth person whose identity is confidential. Meanwhile, the police say Edward Israel Saintil, a Bahamian suspected of being the leader of the network was arrested last September in the District of Columbia during a trap set by the FBI. Saintil, the holder of a Bahamian passport and a Haitian passport, was held when he came to collect US$14,000 to smuggle a Haitian national into the country and organize a marriage with a US citizen.
Two Carnival ships to sail Cuba cruises from New York
The Bahamas immigration applications backlog at 10,000 Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said the Department of Immigration has a backlog of approximately 10,000 applications. “There are some 10,000 applications currently before immigration which need to be processed so the public knows what we’re facing,” Symonette said. “There’s some hard-working people at immigration.” He said the 10,000 applications consist of work permits, permanent residency, citizenship, etc. Symonette added: “You’re hearing stories where people have to wait for years to get citizenship and these are issues that we face on a daily basis.” In September, the department launched a fully automated system for work permit applications. At the time, Symonette said he hoped the new system would lead to “a faster process of work permits being issued”. But he told The Nassau Guardian that the “pure volume” of overall applications was still burdensome for employees of the department. The voluminous number of applications is the reason for lengthy processing times, according to Symonette. “You imagine 500 new applications a week coming to immigration. Each one of them [has] to be scrutinized,” he said.
Immigration Minister Brent Symonette “We’ve just gone paperless doing the best that it could with on September 9. Before that we the resources available to it. had to create a file for every one of He declined to comment these people, index it, put it in the on the allegations of high-level registry.” corruption at the Department Symonette said The of Immigration outlined in a Bahamas needs to have a wider Federal Bureau of Investigation conversation about why there is a (FBI) affidavit which was recently need for work permits. circulated. He questioned why But when asked how Bahamians are not willing to immigration ensures the validity work certain jobs that are usually of work permit applications, he worked by migrants. said, “You do the best you can”. “Why won’t the He added: “We have Bahamians weed grass?” he asked. 10,000 backlogged files. So, you’re “There’s a vacuum so we asking me that the John Doe who give a work permit for a gardener.” applied for a Haitian gardener Symonette said the is John Doe? I don’t have the immigration department was resources to do that.”
Jamaica’s most wanted man shot and killed
A Carnival cruise ship Carnival Cruise Lines will sail Cuba cruises from three ports in 2020, including the line’s first Cuba cruises from New York. The Carnival Radiance (the current Carnival Victory that will undergo a $200 million transformation in March and April 2020) and the Carnival Sunrise (the current Carnival Triumph undergoing a $200 million redo in March and April 2019), will sail nine-day Cuba cruises from New York in the summer season. The sailings from New York feature an overnight call in Havana and a stop at Carnival’s private Bahamian destination, Half Moon Cay. While homeported in New York, the Radiance will also sail Caribbean, Bermuda and Canada/New England cruises. Following its stint in New York, the Radiance will embark on a set of cruises from Norfolk, Va., including a pair of seven-day Cuba sailings with an overnight port stay in Havana. Then the Radiance will reposition to Port Canaveral, Fla., to operate a winter schedule of sixto eight-day voyages to the Caribbean and Cuba, beginning Nov. 8. While in New York, the Sunrise also will operate Caribbean and Bermuda sailings in the summer of 2020.
Police said Jamaica’s most wanted man was shot and killed during a major military exercise in Richmond Hill, St. James, a suburban parish on the north-west end of the island. They said Delano ‘Prekeh’ Wilmot, along with another alleged gangster, Richard Anderson, also known as ‘Cruz’, were accused of numerous crimes including multiple murders and shootings. Police said Anderson escaped and have issued a warning to residents that not only is it a crime to harbour a fugitive, but it is also very dangerous as this individual is extremely violent and heavily armed. The police have called on Anderson to turn himself in and called on residents to report any information or knowledge that they may have about his whereabouts. Recently, Donovan ‘Tim’ Roach, who had been prominent on the Westmoreland police’s most wanted list for an extended period, joined the growing list of top-flight gangsters killed in the western parish. The 28-year-old, who was originally from Prospect in Darliston, and who was wanted
Donovan ‘Tim’ Roach for several counts of murder, shootings, and rape, among other crimes, was shot dead in a gun battle with lawmen in Bethel Town. A 23-year-old woman, who was with him at the time of the incident, was taken into custody. “This man has seriously tested the resolve of the police because he has been quite elusive,” a senior police officer told The Gleaner. “However, like those who have gone on before him, he found out too late that you can’t escape the long arm of the law.” According to reports, a police team, acting on intelligence, went to a house in Hermitage, Bethel Town. On approaching the house, the policemen were greeted with gunfire. After initially retreating, the lawmen engaged the shooter in a gunfight. “When the shooting ended, we found out that the
shooter was the elusive Tim Roach, who was wanted for a number of recent murders in the Bethel Town and Darlistan police divisions,” the lawman said. “He was in the company of a 23-yearold female, who we have taken into custody.” Roach reportedly died clutching a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, which was loaded with five 9mm bullets. Several spent shells and an empty magazine were reportedly recovered at the scene. Roach is the second highprofile gangster to be killed in Westmoreland since the start of the year. On April 14, Ryan ‘Ratty’ Peterkin, who led the infamous Ratty Gang, which was responsible for numerous murders in Cambridge, St James, was killed in a fierce gun battle with a police-military patrol in Berkshire. Last year July, 26-yearold Sadain ‘Saddam’ Mullings who, in addition to being wanted for several murders, regularly engaged the police in shootouts, including an incident in St Ann in which he attacked a police patrol with a grenade - was killed in Whitehouse. A Uzi sub-machine gun and a Glock pistol were taken from him.
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Man says he killed preacher during same-sex encounter in St Vincent A 25-year-old man recently told police that he chopped Spiritual Baptist cleric Ian Enoch, resulting in his death, during a same-sex encounter Friday night, well-placed sources have told iWitness News. The body of Enoch, a wellknown figure within the travel industry, and a bishop in the Spiritual Baptist faith in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, was found at Argyle on Saturday, hours after his wife The body of Ian Enoch, centre, was found in a hut in Argyle, left, while his abandoned vehicle was found in Calliaqua, some six miles from where his body was found reported him missing. A source who saw the body and was damaged, suggesting that it the Georgetown man that police had during their next sexual encounter, told iWitness News that Enoch’s had been involved in an accident. taken into custody asked to speak to the source told iWitness News. pants were halfway down, he had a Police would later learn that one of the police officer. iWitness News understands condom on his penis, and a chop to the there was a link between Enoch’s He told the officer that he that the man told investigators that face and neck. death and the Georgetown man they knew where Enoch’s body was and as part of his plan, he brought along a The body was found inside had taken into custody hours earlier. could explain how it came to be there. sharpened cutlass. a hut at the Cayo Village, the Around 2 a.m., police met a The man took police to Argyle, He is said to have chopped reconstruction of a Carib Cayo man walking in the rain in the Glen where the body was found in the hut. Enoch at some point during their settlement, a few hundred feet outside area. iWitness News was reliably encounter Friday night and wrapped the seaward perimeter fence of the A police vehicle at the scene in informed that the man told police he his body in a sheet that had been international airport at Argyle. Calliaqua, where Enoch’s abandoned had chopped Enoch, resulting in his brought along to facilitate the sex act. Police had mounted a search vehicle was found. death at the hut the previous night. Enoch’s widow and other for Enoch after his wife reported to They became further He is said to have told members of the Spiritual Baptist faith them on Saturday morning that he suspicious when he told them that investigators he and Enoch had were among persons gathered outside had not returned home after going to he was from Georgetown, an east arranged to meet for sex a second the Calliaqua Police Station around a restaurant in the Villa area. coast town, located 22 miles from time after their first sexual encounter, 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. As a result of the search, Kingstown, and was going to walk to which he reportedly said was non- They began to disperse after Enoch’s vehicle, a red Suzuki, there from Glen — a distance of about consensual. a senior detective came out and registration number P4664, was 17 miles. The man is said to have told spoke to them, but the nature of the found parked in Calliaqua, along the Glen is located about two police that Enoch had drugged and conversation, beyond the detective main Windward Highway, some six miles from the area in Calliaqua raped him the first time they were expressing condolences, was not clear miles from where his body was found where Enoch’s vehicle was found. involved. to iWitness News. and about a mile from Villa. After the reports of Enoch’s He further told police that he The vehicle was abandoned disappearance began to circulate, had made up his mind to kill Enoch
Baha Mar resort has a lot to offer -- with more in the works NASSAU -Once synonymous with delays, disruptions, major financial setbacks and international intrigue, Baha Mar is now ready for prime time and looking to shed its troubled past. The results are worth the wait. As of this past June, albeit nearly three years behind schedule, all three properties at the megaresort -- flagship property Grand Hyatt, lifestyle brand SLS and high-end Rosewood -- are up and running. According to Grand Hyatt Baha Mar resort manager John D’Angelo, the beachfront complex is quickly making up for lost time. D’Angelo joined the Baha Mar team in early 2017, just ahead of the Grand Hyatt’s partial opening that spring. “It was tough at the beginning,” he said. “But we saw a transformation around Christmas, when the Grand Hyatt alone had around 1,200 rooms on the books over that peak week of Dec. 22 to Jan. 2. After Christmas and spring break, we surpassed that, and since then, there’s been no doubt in anybody’s mind that we can handle things, not just from a hospitality perspective but also from a group and conventions perspective.” In addition to 20 restaurants, 11 bars and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean and an 18-hole golf course, the Grand Hyatt offers 1,800 guestrooms in two towers,
The SLS Baha Mar’s Bungalow Pool Bar & Grill offers signature cocktails and food each of which has its own distinct design elements. (The towers’ differences resulted from the building’s initial design, which was to feature two independently branded hotel properties.) Over at the 299-room SLS Baha Mar, the vibe is similarly sophisticated, though with a trendier, more playful twist. Of note is SLS’s large, eclectic lobby and perfectly appointed Monkey Bar, a prime spot to see and be seen. SLS’s rooms, meanwhile, are heavy on white: white walls, white bedding, white curtains and mostly all-white furniture, a design choice that probably presents quite the challenge for housekeeping. The overall effect is unabashedly modern, however, and likely to appeal to the property’s target demographic of hip, young jet-setters. Things are more refined at Baha Mar’s Rosewood, which offers 237 guestrooms and is the most high-end property in the sprawling resort. Though the Rosewood’s common areas are
far and away the smallest of the three, what it lacks in size it makes up for in style. The Rosewood also offers one of Baha Mar’s most charming outdoor dining areas: the recently opened Costa restaurant. Serving up coastal-inspired Mexican cuisine, the venue offers cozy seating areas across a cluster of open-air huts, which appear to float above a large, well-stocked koi pond. Despite their differences, all three Baha Mar properties benefit from quite a few crossover amenities. The Grand Hyatt and the SLS, for example, share a fitness center and the resort’s Espa spa, while the Rosewood has its own spa and fitness facilities. Additionally, SLS and Rosewood guests can opt to visit any of the Grand Hyatt’s seven pools. Guests at all three properties are welcome to dine and drink across the entire complex as well as to visit Baha Mar’s Sanctuary wildlife habitats.
Grenada records significant increase in hand, foot and mouth infections ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada,– Grenada is experiencing a significant increase in the number of children affected by the hand, foot and mouth disease when compared to 2016, epidemiologist Dr. Shawn Charles has said. “From our records, this infection is seasonal with diagnosing mainly occurring during the mouths of February/March and October/November and this coincides with the spring and fall period in the US,” he said while explaining that historically this viral infection is a seasonal problem. “I will not describe it as an outbreak but a significant seasonal increase,” said Dr. Charles when asked to confirm that Grenada is recording an outbreak of the viral infection mainly among children under the age of five. According to the figures released here, in 2016 Grenada had 86 cases, in 2017 there were 12 cases and to date, there are 80 recorded cases. Dr. Charles said that the infection which is spread by secretion fluids is most contagious during the first week. “Contact with the saliva, stool, nasal fluids of infected persons are some of the ways the infection can spread, so the key message to control it is proper hygiene, especially for persons who are caregivers of children,” he said while explaining that there is no treatment for the infectious. “What happens is, medically we treat the symptoms because there is no vaccine and specific no treatment for it and this why we are stressing for proper hygiene to be observed to control the spread,” he said. The symptoms of the hand-foot-andmouth disease, also called HFMD, include ulcers, or sores, inside or around the mouth, and a rash or blisters on the hands, feet, legs, or buttocks.
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Antigua Government says Choksi trying to stall extradition The government here said authorities, “Please be advised that the it will not be intimidated by any Court has scheduled a hearing in the lawsuit from wanted businessman above cited matter. The said matter and investment citizen, Mehul Choksi, will be coming up on 14th November as they prepare to face him in court 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the High Court tomorrow for matters other than the before Justice Rita Joseph Olivetti.” OBSERVER media has extradition request from India. Choksi, who is currently in confirmed that Justice Olivetti recently Antigua and Barbuda and is wanted began sitting in Antigua and Barbuda’s by Indian authorities to answer High Court and is assigned the case. The letter further discloses, allegations that he orchestrated a multi-million-dollar scam at Punjab “Since you are a named party in the National Bank, is suing the Antigua matter you are required to attend and Barbuda government and its Court on the date mentioned herein. Ministry of External Affairs. If you are unable to attend, then the A letter dated November 7 Permanent Secretary within your from the office of Deputy Solicitor Ministry should attend … Please be General, Carla Brookes-Harris, to the guided accordingly.” But an official from the Prime Minister, Gaston Browne and the Prime Minister’s office, indicates Ministry of Legal Affairs told that the Minister Responsible for OBSERVER media on Monday that Citizenship and Minister Responsible Choksi and his lawyers are simply for External Affairs in the Antigua and trying to stall the extradition process. “They are trying a pre-emptive Barbuda government have been named strike. He is trying to say that the in the lawsuit filed by Choksi. The letter, alerts the minster responsible for citizenship
is barred from taking any action to extradite him and withdraw the passport,” the official said. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, and who is close to the matter, said that the point raised by Choksi’s lawyers has no merit. “That’s a very novel point; a point that I am afraid has no merit, but is meant to delay the proceedings from going forward. We are going to fight that case with all our might to make sure that our laws are not abused,” the source stressed. According to the source, Choksi’s lawyer is attempting Continued on page 4. Gov’t says Choski from page 3 to use the law to deprive countries of their responsibilities with respect to offences committed within their borders. “We have a duty to make sure that once it is proven (that Choksi is
guilty), to fulfill our obligations to international law.” The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) have submitted an extradition plea to Antigua and Barbuda and that request is now being looked into by the Ministry of External Affairs. The matter is also said to be in the hands of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Anthony Armstrong. “We are looking at over one thousand exhibits and the DPP is asking for more information from India because he wants to make sure that once he makes his decision, it is based in law and cannot be altered,” the source said. Choksi became a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda by way of the Citizenship by Investment Programme. Shortly after, the Indian authorities filed banking fraud charges against him.
Caribbean Court of Justice remains committed to the region, says president President of the Trinidad and Tobago based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Adrian Saunders, says the court will continue ongoing initiatives with justice sector bodies despite the outcome of referenda held in Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda earlier this week. “While the news is not what we hoped for, we respect the people of both nations and their decision. The court will naturally continue ongoing initiatives with justice sector bodies in each of these countries, and the wider Caribbean, through the JURIST project and otherwise.” In both Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda, the turnout of voters was low. In Grenada, of 21, 979 votes cast, some 9,846 persons voted to adopt the CCJ as the final Court of Appeal, while in Antigua and Barbuda,
the margin was a little closer. There were 9,234 votes against and 8,509 votes in favour of the adoption of the CCJ. “These results will not, of course, deter us from serving with distinction those nations that currently send their final appeals to us. As well, the Court will also continue to process and hear applications from all CARICOM States, and from CARICOM itself, in our Original Jurisdiction, and our justice reform work in the region will also continue,” the CCJ President said. He noted that in addition, there is an Original Jurisdiction case currently before the Court originating from Grenada. The JURIST Project, which is a multiyear justice reform project being implemented by the Caribbean Court of Justice on behalf of the Conference of Heads of Judiciary of
President of the Trinidad and Tobago based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Adrian Saunders CARICOM states, is working on a Sexual Offences Model Court to be housed at the High Court of Antigua and Barbuda in 2019.
The CCJ Academy of Law is also sceduled to host a legal conference in Jamaica in December at which jurists from both countries, as well as the wider Caribbean, are participating. Justice Saunders stated, “one of the positives that came out of this exercise is that there was sustained public education in both nations and the conversation about the CCJ intensified. We can see the fact that there was more interest in our website, ccj.org, and on our social media platforms, on LinkedIn and Twitter. As we begin to implement our Strategic Plan for the 2019-2023, which includes a renewed focus on public education, we will certainly be taking advantage of the increased audience, and the interest that has been piqued, to provide more information about the work of the Court.”
Cable & Wireless Reports Preliminary Q3 2018 Results Cable & Wireless Communications Limited (“C&W”) is a leading telecommunications operator in its consumer markets, which are predominantly located in the Caribbean and Latin America, providing entertainment, information and communication services to 3.3 million mobile, 0.6 million internet, 0.6 million fixed-line telephony and 0.4 million video subscribers. In addition, C&W delivers B2B services and provides wholesale services over its sub-sea and terrestrial networks that connect over 40 markets across the region. Operating highlights: •Organic fixed RGU additions of 17,000 in Q3 2018. • Broadband RGU additions
of 6,000. • Driven by success in Jamaica, where we added 4,000 RGUs as we continued to penetrate our expanding high-speed network, and in Panama where our Mast3r packages supported 2,000 additions. •WiFi “Connect Box” is delivering enhanced in-home connectivity and, as of September 30, is installed across nearly 30% of C&W’s overall broadband subscriber base and ~50% of broadband subscribers in Panama. •Video RGU additions of 6,000, a good third quarter performance and a reversal of Q3 2017 subscriber losses. •Additions driven by network expansion / upgrades and product enhancements. Jamaica, once again,
had a positive quarter, adding 5,000 video RGUs, while Panama gained 2,000 new subscribers through successful promotion of broadband and video double-play packages, marking their best quarterly video RGU growth since Q2 2017. • Fixed-line telephony RGU additions of 4,000 were driven by our successful bundling strategy. • Focus on customer service resulted in improved NPS with repair and installation times over 20% lower year-to-date compared to the comparable prior-year period. • Mobile subscribers declined by 47,000. • Panama losses of 26,000 subscribers drove the overall decline as the market remains highly competitive. We recently launched
our “Moments that Matter” campaign to support our new “Siempre” value proposition in Panama. • In the Bahamas, competition continued to impact our operation driving subscribers 12,000 lower; however this was an improvement compared to the prioryear period loss of 19,000. • LTE subscribers grew by more than 50% over the past twelve months. In our largest market of Panama, the ARPU from LTE subscribers was approximately 2.5x that of the rest of the base during Q3. • New build and upgrade initiatives delivered approximately 50,000 premises in Q3, bringing the YTD total to roughly 130,000 new or upgraded homes.
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British PM battles to save Brexit deal and her job
LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May defied mounting calls to quit or change course Thursday over Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, warning that abandoning her Brexit plan would plunge the country into “deep and grave uncertainty.” Britain’s long-simmering divisions over its future in the EU erupted into turmoil just a day after the government agreed to a divorce deal with the bloc. Two Cabinet ministers resigned and some lawmakers from May’s own party called for her to be replaced. The crisis threatened to destroy the Brexit agreement, unseat the prime minister and send the U.K. hurtling toward the EU exit without a plan. In an evening news conference aimed at regaining some control, May said she believed “with every fiber of my being that the course I have set out is the right one for our country and all our people.” “Am I going to see this through? Yes,” she said. The hard-won agreement with the EU has infuriated proBrexit members of May’s divided Conservative Party. They say the agreement, which calls for close trade ties between the U.K. and the bloc, would leave Britain a vassal state, bound to EU rules it has no say in making. May insisted that Brexit meant making “the right choices, not the easy ones” and urged lawmakers to support the deal “in the national interest.” But she was weakened by the resignation of two senior Cabinet ministers, including Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab. Hours after he sat in the meeting that approved the deal, Raab said he “cannot in good conscience” support it. Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey followed Raab out the door. She said in a letter that it is “no good trying to pretend to (voters) that this deal honors the result of the
Prime Minister Theresa May referendum when it is obvious to everyone that it doesn’t.” A handful of junior government ministers also quit, and leading pro-Brexit lawmaker Jacob Rees-Mogg called for a vote of no-confidence in May. Rees-Mogg said May’s deal “is not Brexit” because it would keep Britain in a customs union with the EU, potentially for an indefinite period. He said May was “losing the confidence of Conservative members of Parliament.” Rees-Mogg called for May to be replaced by a more firmly pro-Brexit politician, naming exForeign Secretary Boris Johnson, former Brexit Secretary David Davis and Raab as potential successors. Under Conservative rules, a confidence vote in the leader is triggered if 15 percent of Conservative lawmakers — currently 48 — write a letter to the party’s 1922 Committee of backbenchers, which oversees leadership votes. Only committee chairman Graham Brady knows for sure how many missives have been sent, but Rees-Mogg’s letter is likely to spur others to do the same. If a confidence vote is held and May loses, it would trigger a party leadership contest in which any Conservative lawmaker — except her — could run. The turmoil is the latest eruption in the Conservative Party’s long-running civil war over Europe. Ever since Britain joined what was then the European Economic Community in 1973,
the party has been split between supporters and opponents of Britain’s membership. In 2016, then-Prime Minister David Cameron called a referendum “to settle this European question in British politics” once and for all. He was confident the country would vote to remain, but voters opted by 52 percent to 48 percent to quit the EU, a result that left both the Conservatives and the country more divided than ever. Cameron’s successor, May, has been struggling ever since to deliver a Brexit that satisfies those who want to leave, reconciles those wanting to remain and doesn’t rock the economy — a near-impossible balancing act. Thursday’s political mayhem prompted a big fall in the value of the pound, which was trading 1.5 percent lower at $1.2797 as investors fretted that Britain could crash out of the EU in March without a deal. That could see tariffs on British exports, border checks and restrictions on travelers and workers — a potentially toxic combination for businesses. Business groups have warned that if there is no deal by next month, companies will have to enact contingency plans that could include cutting jobs, stockpiling goods, and relocating production overseas. May and her supporters say the alternatives to her deal — leaving the bloc without a deal or a second vote on Brexit — are not realistic options. If the agreement was abandoned, “nobody can know for sure the consequences that will follow,” May said. “It would be to take a path of deep and grave uncertainty when the British people just want us to get on with it.” News that a deal had been struck after a year and a half of negotiations was welcomed in Brussels, and EU chief Donald Tusk called for a Nov. 25 summit of leaders so they can rubberstamp the agreement.
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Fire death toll hits 63; sheriff says hundreds still missing
Volunteer rescue workers search for human remains in the rubble of home burned in the Camp Fire in Paradise CHICO, Calif. — At least 63 people are now dead from a Northern California wildfire, and officials say they have a missing persons list with 631 names on it in an ever-evolving accounting of the victims of the nation’s deadliest wildfire in a century. The high number of missing people probably includes some who fled the blaze and don’t realize they’ve been reported missing, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said. He said he’s making the list public so people can see if they are on it and let authorities know they survived. “The chaos that we were dealing with was extraordinary,” Honea said of the early crisis hours last week. “Now we’re trying to go back out and make sure that we’re accounting for everyone.” Some 52,000 people have been displaced to shelters, the homes of friends and relatives, to motels — and to a Walmart parking lot and an adjacent field in Chico, a dozen miles away from the ashes. At the vast shelter parking lot, evacuees from California’s deadliest fire wonder if they still have homes, if their neighbors are still alive — and where they will go when their place of refuge shuts down in a matter of days. “It’s cold and scary,” said Lilly Batres, 13, one of the few children there, who fled with her family from the forested town of Magalia and didn’t know whether her home survived. “I feel like people are going to come into our tent.” The Northern California fire that began a week earlier obliterated the town of Paradise . Searchers have pulled bodies from incinerated homes and cremated cars, but in many cases, the victims may have been reduced to bits of bones and ash. The latest toll: 63 dead and 9,800 homes destroyed. At the other end of the state, more residents were being allowed back into the zone of a wildfire that torched an area the size of Denver west of Los Angeles. The fire was 62 percent contained after destroying nearly 550 homes and other buildings. At least three deaths were reported.
Bitter battle for Florida Senate seat goes to hand recount TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s acrimonious battle for the U.S. Senate headed Thursday to a legally required hand recount after an initial review by ballot-counting machines showed Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson separated by less than 13,000 votes. But the highly watched contest for governor between Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum appeared to be over, with a machine recount showing DeSantis with a large enough advantage over Gillum to avoid a hand recount in that
race. Gillum, who conceded the contest on Election Night only to retract his concession later, said in a statement that “it is not over until every legally casted vote is counted.” The recount so far has been fraught with problems. One large Democratic stronghold in South Florida was unable to finish its machine recount by the Thursday deadline due to machines breaking down. A federal judge rejected a request to extend the recount deadline. “We gave a heroic effort,” said Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections
Susan Bucher. If the county had three or four more hours, it would have made the deadline to recount ballots in the Senate race, she said. Meanwhile, election officials in another urban county in the Tampa Bay area decided against turning in the results of their machine recount, which came up with 846 fewer votes than originally counted. Media in South Florida reported that Broward County finished its machine recount but missed the deadline by a few minutes. Counties were ordered this past weekend to do a machine recount
of three statewide races because the margins were so tight. The next stage is a manual review of ballots that were not counted by machines to see if there is a way to figure out voter intent. Scott called on Nelson to end the recount battle. It’s time for Nelson “to respect the will of the voters and graciously bring this process to an end rather than proceed with yet another count of the votes — which will yield the same result and bring more embarrassment to the state that we both love and have served,” the governor said in a statement.
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Melania Trump publicly calls for White House aide’s firing WASHINGTON— In an extraordinary move, Melania Trump called publicly Tuesday for the deputy national security adviser to be dismissed. After reports circulated Tuesday that President Donald Trump had decided to remove Mira Ricardel from her post at the National Security Council, Stephanie Grisham, the first lady’s spokeswoman, released a statement that said: “It is the position of the Office of the First Lady that she no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House.” Shortly before the statement was issued, Ricardel was among a group of administration officials and other individuals who stood behind President Trump at a White House ceremony celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the first lady’s staff and Ricardel had clashed during Mrs. Trump’s visit to Africa in October over such things as seating on the airplane and requests to use the council’s resources. A White House official told The Associated Press that Ricardel
wanted to travel to Africa with the first lady but was denied seating on the airplane because there was no room for her and several others who initially expected to make the trip. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss White House personnel matters, said Ricardel then threatened not to send any NSC staff. Ricardel also is known to have clashed with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis over Pentagon political appointee choices since early in his tenure. And Pentagon officials have said privately they believe Ricardel had a hand in spreading rumors this year about Mattis falling from favor with the White House and perhaps departing. Asked by a reporter today about Mrs. Trump’s office saying Ricardel no longer deserves to work in the White House, Mattis said, “I don’t comment on other people’s staffing issues.” A spokesman for the National Security Council had no immediate comment. Mrs. Trump is very protective of her husband and is considered to be an influential adviser, as many first
Brexit spells peril for UK Conservatives’ future, says former minister
British Member of Parliament, Jo Johnson, leaves the BBC’s Broadcasting House, in London, Britain November 10, 2018 LONDON - Former minister Jo Johnson said that the future of Britain’s ruling Conservative Party would be in peril if Prime Minister Theresa May proceeded with Brexit, hours after Britain agreed the draft text for leaving the European Union. The former junior transport minister, who is the younger brother of former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, issued a searing critique of May’s Brexit deal last week when he unexpectedly quit and called for a second referendum. “The future of the Conservative Party will be gravely imperiled if we are held responsible for taking the country into this absurd new relationship with the EU where vast swathes of our economy will be governed by rules that we have no hand at all in shaping, “ Jo Johnson told a political rally in London. The event was held near parliament hours after Britain hammered out a draft divorce deal, thrusting May into one of the most dangerous moments of her premiership as she challenges her divided cabinet to back the deal. Johnson said a number of ministers would be “looking deep into their consciousness” to see if they can support the deal. He said the public had been “duped” by the promises made during the referendum by Brexit campaigners and the vast gulf between what they were promised and reality meant voters must be give another chance to confirm they want to leave the EU.
Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel, right, watches as President Donald Trump arrives for a Diwali ceremonial lighting of the Diya in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Washington ladies have been with their spouses. “Well,” she said, “some people, She is also one of the most they don’t work there anymore.” private first ladies in recent memory, Asked if some untrustworthy which made the public announcement people still worked in the White about her displeasure with a top West House, Mrs. Trump replied, “Yes.” Wing official all the more surprising. Anita McBride, who was chief In an interview with ABC of staff to first lady Laura Bush, said News during the five-day trip to there’s a lesson in the current first Ghana, Mali, Kenya and Egypt last lady’s public pronouncement. month, the first lady said there are “The president supports people in the White House whom she Mrs. Trump’s activities and her work, and the president cannot trust. She which should be the signal to the declined to name anyone but said she rest of the staff to support her, too,” had let the president know who they McBride, who has worked for three are. Republican presidents, said via email.
Germany’s Merkel calls for a European Union military STRASBOURG, France - German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Tuesday for an integrated European Union military, echoing language used by French President Emmanuel Macron last week that infuriated U.S. President Donald Trump. Merkel told the European Parliament such an army would not undermine the U.S.-led military alliance NATO but would be complementary to it, remarks that were met with loud applause in the legislature though also with boos from nationalist members. “The times when we German Chancellor Angela Merkel could rely on others are over. This addresses the European Parliament during means we Europeans have to take a debate on the future of Europe, at the our fate fully into our own hands,” European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, November 13, 2018 Merkel said. “We should work on a of seeking to develop the EU’s vision of one day establishing a own military to defend itself from real European army.” the United States, which EU Macron’s call, which and French officials said was a reflected a broad trend of EU misunderstanding. thinking but is not universally On Tuesday Trump took accepted, was meant to show aim at Macron again, blasting European willingness to meet U.S. France over its near defeat to demands that Europe do more for Germany in two world wars, its its own security and rely less on wine industry and Macron’s America’s security umbrella. approval ratings. However, on Twitter on In his remarks on Nov. Nov. 9, Trump accused Macron 6, Macron had been referring
to computer hackers who could attack Europe from anywhere, including from inside the United States, officials said. First proposed in the 1950s and taken up four years ago by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker as a response to fraying EU unity, an EU armed forces is seen as strengthening the global power of the bloc, which is an economic giant but a geopolitical minnow. With Britain’s pending departure from the EU, there may be more momentum for remaining member states to find common ground on defense, although there remain divisions. Supporters of a European defense union say the EU has struggled in military and humanitarian missions in the Balkans, Libya and Africa, and that it was caught off guard by Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Merkel’s address comes at a time when the EU is searching for answers to a U.S. president who views the EU with contempt, to the rise of illiberal democracies and nationalist parties within its borders, and to Britain’s vote to leave the bloc.
UK police make arrest in hunt for ‘Friends’ look alike thief LONDON — British police say they have arrested a suspect in their hunt for a shoplifter who bears a striking resemblance to Ross Geller, the character played by David Schwimmer on the TV show “Friends.” Facebook users noticed the similarity when police posted surveillancecamera footage last month of a man carrying a carton of cans from a restaurant in Blackpool, northwest England.
The actor responded with a Twitter video that showed him scuttling furtively through a convenience store clutching a carton of beer. Schwimmer wrote: “Officers, I swear it wasn’t me. As you can see, I was in New York.” Lancashire Police said Tuesday that a 36-yearold man had been arrested in London on suspicion of theft. This undated file photo released Wednesday Oct. The force tweeted: “Thank you 24, 2018, by Britain’s Blackpool Police, shows for the support, especially @ an alleged thief bearing a striking resemblance to DavidSchwimmer!” Ross Geller
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Fewer foreign students coming to Michelle Obama had miscarriage, used IVF to United States for second year in row conceive girls Michelle Obama says she felt alone after a miscarriage 20 years ago and she and Barack Obama underwent fertility treatments to conceive their two daughters, according to her upcoming memoir. In some of her most extensive public comments on her White House years, the former first lady also lets her fury fly over President Donald Trump’s “bigotry and xenophobia” — dangerous, deliberate rhetoric, she wrote, that risked her family’s safety. “For this,” she writes, “I’d never forgive him.” But it’s her deeply personal account of her marriage to the future president that shed new light on the Ivy League-educated couple’s early struggle with issues of family, ambition and public life. “We were trying to get pregnant and it wasn’t going well,” Mrs. Obama, 54, writes in “Becoming,” set for release Tuesday. The Associated Press purchased an early copy. “We had one pregnancy test come back positive, which caused us both to forget every worry and swoon with joy, but a couple of weeks later I had a miscarriage, which left me physically uncomfortable and cratered any optimism we felt.” The Obamas opted for IVF, one form of assisted reproduction that typically involves removing eggs from a woman, fertilizing them with sperm in a lab, and implanting the resulting embryo. It costs thousands of dollars for every “cycle,” and many couples require more than one attempt. Mrs. Obama writes of being alone to administer herself shots to help hasten the process. Her “sweet, attentive husband” was at the state legislature, “leaving me largely on my own to manipulate my reproductive system into peak efficiency,” she said. “Becoming” is one of the most anticipated political books in memory, ranking at the top of Amazon’s best-sellers on Friday. That’s often the case with the memoirs of former first ladies, including Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. But Mrs. Obama defied her exalted status in the annals of history by cultivating an image of a modern woman with whom many Americans would like to sip wine and chat. But until now, she’s not extensively shared so many details. Some family struggles, such as losing a baby, are known by millions of women. “I felt like I failed because I didn’t know how common miscarriages were because we don’t talk about them,” the former first lady said in an interview broadcast Friday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” “We sit in our own pain, thinking that somehow we’re broken.” Mrs. Obama, said they underwent fertilization treatments to conceive daughters Sasha and Malia, now 17 and 20. She also writes about falling in love. The Obamas met at the Chicago law firm Sidley Austin LLP, and Michelle was skeptical at first. But she was then impressed by his “rich, even sexy baritone” and by his “strange, stirring combination” of serenity and power. Their first kiss set off a “toppling blast of lust, gratitude, fulfillment, wonder,” she wrote. Confronting racism in public life — being the first black first lady, wife of the nation’s first black president — has been a bracing experience, in Mrs. Obama’s telling. She agonized over what she feared was a cartoonish, racist image. She remembered being labeled “angry” and, by the Fox network, “Obama’s Baby Mama.” In the White House, she knew she would be labeled “other” and would have to earn the aura of “grace” given freely to her white predecessors. She found confidence in repeating to herself a favorite chant: “Am I good enough? Yes I am.” In the memoir, Mrs. Obama lets loose a blast of anger at Trump. She writes that Trump’s questioning of whether her husband was an American citizen was “crazy and mean-spirited” — and “dangerous.” Trump suggested Obama was not born in the U.S. but on foreign soil — his father was Kenyan. The former president was born in Hawaii.
The number of international students entering U.S. colleges and universities has fallen for the second year in a row, a nonprofit group said on Tuesday, amid efforts by the Trump administration to tighten restrictions on foreigners studying in the United States. New enrollments for the 2017-18 school year slumped 6.6 percent compared with the previous year, according to an annual survey released by the Institute of International Education. That follows a 3.3 percent decline in new international students tallied in the 2016-17 academic year. Several factors are driving the decrease. Visa and immigration policy changes by the Trump administration have deterred some international students from enrolling, college administrators and immigration analysts said. A strong dollar has made U.S. college tuition relatively more expensive, Canadian and European universities are competing fiercely for the same students and headlines about mass shootings also may have deterred some students, said Allan Goodman, president of IIE. “Everything matters from safety, to cost, to perhaps perceptions of visa policy,” Goodman said. “We’re not hearing that students feel they can’t come here. We’re hearing that they have choices. We’re hearing that there’s competition from other countries.” International students have become an important funding source for American colleges as traditional revenue sources, such as state funding, come under pressure. Most undergraduate foreign students do not qualify for need-based financial aid and must pay close to full tuition and fees to attend U.S. schools. Similar to previous years, the largest numbers of students came from China, India and South Korea, which together made up 56.1 percent of all international
Students study in the Allan and Alene Smith Law Library addition at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S., September 20, 2018 students. the 2015-2016 year, prior to the IIE did not track new start of the Trump administration. international student numbers That year, new enrollments still before the 2004-05 school year, increased by 2.4 percent compared but Goodman said the recent with the prior year. declines in new enrollments were “The U.S. Department of comparable to the period after State is committed to facilitating the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The the legitimate travel to the annual survey of foreign-student United States of individuals who enrollment is funded by the U.S. want to study in U.S. academic State Department. institutions,” Casagrande said Some immigration policy during a phone call with reporters. experts and college administrators “It’s quite frankly unwarranted to attribute the decline to the Trump say that it is completely the result administration’s drive to restrict of a political environment.” immigration and an overall sense of a U.S. political climate Cary Jensen, assistant vice that is hostile to immigrants and provost for international advocacy foreigners. and engagement at the University “It is not a welcoming of Rochester in New York, said environment,” said Doug Rand, international students had been a former White House official receiving more scrutiny from the working on immigration issues U.S. government since the Sept. during the Obama administration. 11 attacks, but that “this last year He noted that Trump has and a half has just taken it to moved to restrict the issuance another level.” of skilled-worker visas and Jensen said a major issue permanent residency, which many facing American universities was incoming students may apply for the lack of clarity surrounding the in the future. Trump administration’s policies, “It’s an act of willful in part due to lengthy court ignorance to suggest that our battles over policies like Trump’s immigration policies aren’t having travel ban on people from several a direct impact on foreign student Muslim-majority countries. enrollment,” Rand said. “That has kind of been Caroline Casagrande, a the worst part of this, is the State Department official, said uncertainty,” Jensen said. “That the “flattening” in international breeds fear and people tend to student enrollments began with overreact.”
EU proposes visa-free travel for Britons after Brexit The European Union’s executive proposed on Tuesday that Britons be allowed to visit the bloc without visas after Brexit and stepped up preparations in case of a nodeal divorce. Speaking after the European Commission sat in Strasbourg, deputy head Frans Timmermans said a Brexit deal with Britain was the bloc’s preferred solution. “Very intense negotiations are ongoing. It is clear that although we are making progress, we are not there yet,” he told a news conference. “We also discussed a number of issues related to our no-deal planning. You have to do that anyway. We are working very hard for a deal
and let’s be clear that is by far our preferred option. But we need to prepare for all options.” The Commission said Britons would need no visas for stays of up to 90 days. “In the scenario where the UK leaves the EU without a deal, this would apply as of 30 March 2019. If a deal is reached, however, it would apply as of the end of the transition period,” the Commission said in a statement. “This proposal is entirely conditional upon the UK also granting reciprocal and non-discriminatory visa-free travel for all EU member states, in line with the principle of visa reciprocity,” it added. This would need to be approved by the European Parliament and EU member
states to take effect. Timmermans spoke after EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier updated the European Commission on divorce negotiations with Britain, which British Prime Minister Theresa May said were “in the endgame” but remain stuck over the Irish border. EU diplomats did not have high hopes for a breakthrough this week that would allow for a summit of national leaders to rubberstamp a Brexit deal this month. While a deal is possible in December, delays raise the risk of the most damaging scenario of Britain leaving the EU next March without agreements in place to mitigate its impacts.
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CNN sues White House over revoked credentials of correspondent
Staff member reaches for the microphone held by CNN’s Jim Acosta as he questions U.S. President Donald Trump WASHINGTON - CNN filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Trump administration over the revocation of press credentials for White House correspondent Jim Acosta, whose questions and reporting have been a frequent target of criticism by President Donald Trump. “We have asked this court for an immediate restraining order requiring the pass be returned to Jim, and will seek permanent relief as part of this process,” CNN said in a statement. The Republican president has steadily intensified his criticism of the media, with
CNN remaining a major target. Trump erupted into anger last week during a news conference when Acosta questioned him about the so-called migrant caravan travelling through Mexico and about an ongoing investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. “That’s enough, that’s enough,” Trump said on Wednesday, as a White House intern attempted to take the microphone off Acosta. “You are a rude, terrible person.” The White House suspended his credentials later that day, with press secretary
Sarah Sanders accusing Acosta of putting his hands on the intern who was trying to take the microphone from him. She called his behaviour “absolutely unacceptable.” Video of the encounter showed Acosta pulling back as the intern moved to take the microphone. He called the White House accusations a lie. “While the suit is specific to CNN and Acosta, this could have happened to anyone,” CNN said. “If left unchallenged, the actions of the White House would create a dangerous chilling effect for any journalist who covers our elected officials.”
Kenyan judge sentences two police officers to death for murder A Kenyan judge on Wednesday sentenced two police officers to death for killing a colleague and two civilians in 2014. The decision is a fresh sign that authorities are getting tough on police brutality after years in which civilians and human rights groups accused the police of excessive force but officers were rarely charged and almost never convicted. The government of President Uhuru Kenyatta has said it will fight impunity at a time when it has also arrested some senior public officials on charges of corruption. The Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) said in a statement its investigation found that officers Benjamin Changawa and Stanley Okoti killed their colleague, Joseph Obongo, and two of his relatives, saying they were robbery suspects. Obongo was a bodyguard to a lawmaker. It said the Director of Public Prosecutions took up the case once the watchdog recommended they be charged with murder. They were convicted this month, the third such verdict arising from an IPOA investigation. “The accused faced no danger to use excessive force to kill the victims and should have performed their duty in most responsible manner,” Judge Stella Mutuku said in her ruling. The police watchdog was formed in 2011 after police were blamed for the deaths of dozens of protesters in the violent aftermath of the disputed 2007 presidential election. In 2016, two officers were jailed for seven years after a 14-year-old girl was shot dead during a raid on a house in the coastal district of Kwale County in 2014. In April, another policeman was sentenced to 15 years after he was found guilty of killing a man in 2013 he suspected of stealing a mobile phone.
The career of Mexico’s brutal ‘El Chapo’ Guzman MEXICO CITY - The evidence likely to be presented at the New York trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman will paint a picture of a Robin Hood figure, albeit a brutal one, who amassed a $14 billion fortune by bribery, murdering rivals and smuggling huge amounts of drugs. Guzman’s lawyers have signaled that they intend to downplay their client’s role in the Sinaloa Cartel which prosecutors say he led for years, at the trial which starts on Tuesday. The following includes some of the most colorful claims made by the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) in pre-trial documents:
Mexico’s top drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is escorted as he arrives at Long Island MacArthur airport in New York, U.S., January 19, 2017, after his extradition from Mexico
* Guzman started as a teenager cultivating marijuana and from a maximum security prison via a growing poppies for heroin production, tunnel of more than a mile long that going on to become the main leader of emerged in the bathroom in his cell. the Sinaloa Cartel, “the world’s largest The complexity and cost of the plan and most prolific drug trafficking is part of the DoJ’s case that he was a organization.” very powerful figure in Mexico. * While he was guarded by a * Guzman’s enforcers were virtual army of enforcers and cartel tasked with a wide-range of murder, assassins, Guzman was also known to assault, kidnappings, torture and carry a gold-plated AK-47 assault rifle targeted assassinations designed to and a diamond-encrusted pistol for his “promote and enhance his prestige, own personal protection. reputation and position within the * In 2001, Guzman famously Sinaloa Cartel and to protect the cartel escaped from prison, purportedly in against challenges from rivals.” a laundry cart with the assistance of * During one specially violent prison officials whom he had corrupted. turf battle over the Mexican border He escaped again in 2015, city of Ciudad Juarez, one of Guzman’s
Daniel Malcolm
Of south Caicos Is seeking to employ a Labourer Duties include yard cleaning and minor house repairs Salary: $6.25 per hour, To work 6 days per week, Please contact 346-7132 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
assassins oversaw a house specially designed for murder with plastic sheets covering the walls to minimize messes as well as a drain in the middle of the floor to quickly clean up spilt blood. * El Chapo’s wrath against rivals could be hyper-violent. Allegedly on his orders, trafficker Julio Beltran was gunned down on the streets of the Sinaloa state capital of Culiacan “using so many rounds of ammunition that Beltran’s head was almost completely separated from his body.” * By some, he was viewed as a modern-day Robin Hood, popular with the down-trodden and extolled in
popular songs. There were protests in the streets of Sinaloa after his arrest. * While the DoJ documents does not explain why he enjoyed that status, for years stories have emerged in Mexico of Guzman helping poor communities by paying for roads and other infrastructure projects, including contracting helicopters to install posts for the electricity system of his mountainous home town of Badiraguato, Sinaloa. * The geographical reach of Guzman’s drug empire was vast as his Sinaloa Cartel moved into lucrative methamphetamine trafficking starting around 2000, driving him to establish suppliers for precursor chemicals in Africa, China and India. * Among his many Spanishlanguage nicknames was “El Rapido,” or “Speedy,” due to his uncanny ability to move massive drug shipments originating from South America across the U.S.-Mexico border using land, air and sea routes while returning laundered drug proceeds to mostly Colombian partners in record time. * Massive bribes to corrupt politicians and security officials were largely responsible for the success of his business model, including a $1 million cash bribe for just one drug deal. The bribes often secured armed police escorts for shipments headed to the United States.
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Location: Discovery Bay, Providenciales. Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to maintain the home and must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy, Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please Contact: 242-9712 Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board
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A property developer on Providenciales has an immediate vacancy for a Senior Architect / Project Manager Senior Architect has a high level of responsibility as he/she oversees a project from inception to completion. Candidates need to have demonstrated a capacity for creativity, excellent technical ability/knowledge, and strong communication & management skills. Candidate must:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Margaritaville Grand Turk currently seeks to employ the following persons: •DINING ROOM & RESTAURANT CAPTAINS •STORE KEEPER •STORES PORTER •SERVERS/WAITERS •HOSTS/ HOSTESSES •HOUSEKEEPERS, BUSSERS & RUNNERS •BARTENDERS •BARBACKS •CHEF •COOKS •ASSISTANT COOKS •KITCHEN HELPERS •RETAIL STORE CLERKS •COST CONTROL CLERK Persons must have a good command of the English Language and be able to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Submit applications accompanied by a resume to the Human Resource Department at nrobinson@margaritavillecaribbean. com or by faxing to 649-946-1514. APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 13TH DECEMBER 2018 Whilst we thank every applicant for their interest in Margaritaville Grand Turk, only short-listed persons will be contacted. Only applications from Belongers will be accepted.
INTERISLAND AVIATION SERVICES GROUP SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES WHICH ARE: interCaribbean Airways, Provo Air Center, Flight Support Limited, Caribbean Aviation Maintenance Services has the following position(s) currently held by work permit holders available for immediate filling:
•be a Registered (RIBA, AIA, ARB) and have at least 15 years of professional experience in designing & project management. •have excellent communication and presentation skills. •have proven experience in AutoCAD 2014,- Adobe Photoshop - Sketchup Adobe and Microsoft Office Suites •have experience in master planning, detailed design, design management and construction of major multi used complex projects; includes extensive experience in the construction of High-end residential properties, Hotel, and Commercial mixed used buildings. •have knowledge of design and construction management principles; cost control, change order pricing/negotiation and construction techniques, standards and practices. •have knowledge of architectural design principles such as building materials, construction methods, and design standards and codes. •have the ability to independently prepare 3D architectural sketches, schematic designs and detailed contract drawings. •demonstrate ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, both verbally and graphically. •be able to coordinate architectural design efforts with Civil, Structural and MEP design and systems. •prepare tender analysis report and negotiate with contractors and prepare AIA contract documents •have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. •have demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate and record projects. •be willing to work weekends and holidays when required. The position has a starting minimum salary of $9000/month and will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience . Applications to include a full resume, references and details of work experience. Applications must be sent no later than November 30th 2018 to: Misick & Stanbrook Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc Tel: (649) 946-4732 Fax: (649) 946-4734
Caicos Resorts Ltd Suite B-205 Graceway House Providenciales
trustworthy with a Valid TCI driver’s license, current police record and valid passport should also be computer literate, Wages $9.00. Security auditor: 2 years experience, excellent commend of the English language, both verbal and written. Must be reliable and trustworthy with a Valid TCI driver’s license, current police record and valid passport should also be computer literate, salary $10.00 per hour. Flight Dispatcher – 2 years experience, Dispatchers license, computer literate, strong work ethics, must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary $30,000 per year.
Airline Executive: Must have a working knowledge of UK Aviation Regulations for Off-Shore Territories (OTAR), ICAO and IATA aviation practices and standards, US FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), and Dangerous Goods Regulations. Experience and knowledge of ramp and aircraft operations. Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language. Additional requirements include the ability to physically carry out the work scope involved. Providing managerial and administrative responsibility for the domestic and international base operations. Ability to make Responsible, strategic and tactical decisions that might affect safety and/or security of ground handling and station operations. Ability to provide proper management of all station managers with respect to supplies, documents, manuals, and other equipment that is required for proper station operation.
Ramp Agent/Attendant: Must have 3-4 years experience in ramp duties, with supporting certification in Dangerous Goods, Weight and Balances and security. Must be fluent in English language, computer literate hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour Ramp Supervisor: Must have 3-4 years experience in ramp duties, with supporting certification in Dangerous Goods, Weight and Balances and airline security. Proven Leadership abilities, computer literate, can manage and discipline a team.
Pilots for EMB120 fleet: 2- 5 years experience, must be current on aircraft type with valid medical and must be able to obtain US crew visas. Salary $60,000 per year.
Laborers: Must be willing to perform manual tasks, hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour
Pilots for DH6 aircraft: 2-5 years experience must be current on aircraft type with valid medical and must be able to obtain US crew visas. Salary $28,000 per year.
Baggage handlers Must be hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour
Customer service agents; Must have 1-2 years working experience in aviation industry, computer literate, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy with a valid police record and passport. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour. Airport Host: Must have 1-2 years working experience in aviation industry, computer literate, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy with a valid police record and passport. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour. Security Officer: 1-2 years experience, excellent commend of the English language, both verbal and written. Must be reliable and
Aircraft Cleaners: Must be fluent in English language, computer literate hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour. Aircraft Mechanic: Certification from an accredited institution, with A&P License. 2-3 years or more experience. Dependable, innovative, with strong team player, can work independently. Salary $42,000 per year. Ground Equipment mechanic- 5 years or more experience with diesel engines, experience with hydraulics. Upholster - 2 -3 years experience, and the ability to work independently and long hours. Salary $24,000 per year. Interested persons send resume to HR@intercaribbean.com. Belongers and PRC holders need only apply.
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MANAGER ISO MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY Description Develop and sustain identified ISO Management System in line with the required industry standards, accreditation requirements and business requirements across the organization through existing and new procedures. Regulate, control and improve the quality of all processes throughout the business. Manage the ISO audit program to ensure that all nonconformities raised against certification bodies during audits are effectively corrected and independently verified. Embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the company. Lead the team to achieve management system targets for customers and business goals. To drive organizational preparedness and resiliency to disruptions through the continued development and adoption of a comprehensive business continuity and crisis management program in accordance with international Business Continuity Management (BCM) standards promoted by Business Continuity Institute (BCI), and Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). Assist the Executive Office (EO) in preparation and consolidation of reports and presentation. Ensure that EO’s administrative requirements are well supported. Support business units in documentation and improvement of business processes. Maintains corporate policies and procedures. Main Duties ISO Certification Coordination Overall point person for identified ISO Certification program; Coordinates all ISO process areas and related activities (in coordination with other departments covered by the certification); Assists the Management Representative in managing the execution of ISO processes and improvements; Works with ISO internal auditors to ensure sufficient coverage of internal audits conducted; Ensures all ISO internal and external audit findings are resolved and completed within the prescribed timeline; Acts as liaison between FTCI and external ISO-related suppliers including ISO Standard vendor, consultants, auditors, among others; Assists process owners with process and standard concerns; In-charge with the implementation of application system that will support the ISO activities and certification. Overall administrator of the implemented application system. Responsible for ensuring maintenance of ISO conformance. Business Continuity Management Program Coordinate enterprise-wide business continuity strategies and response arrangements enabling and facilitating the identification of critical functions, events that could disrupt delivery of services, recovery priorities and critical resources required to maintain services. Provide advice and assistance to all departments/ divisions in order that they can carry out Business Impact Analyses and prepare business continuity plans, consistent with corporate strategies. Develop and coordinate the production, maintenance and review of the portfolio of corporate business continuity plans. Develop corporate templates that will assist departments/ divisions to develop their own business continuity plans Prepare, deliver and implement a corporate business continuity awareness programme and training Develop, deliver and evaluate in conjunction with departments a structured exercise programme that will test the effectiveness of business continuity plans and the preparedness of staff. Directs the continuous and regular validation and testing of documented Business Continuity plans. Collaborates directly with Facilities and IT on all Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery contingency planning and implementation. Coordinate the successful validation/testing of plans in place.
SENIOR DIRCTOR OF ENERGY PRODUCTION Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified individuals for the position of Senior Director of Energy Production, FortisTCI, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Description To provide a high quality of management expertise in all the company’s service territories in the areas of plant operations, installation and maintenance of production assets, fuel procurement and supplies, and engineering services in support of the Company’s production activities. To understand the corporate vision and successfully gain support for and implementation of that vision. Main Duties To provide strategic and managerial leadership to the Company’s Generating Plants under the General Direction of the Vice President Energy Production & Project Management. The duties include but are not restricted to the following: Responsible to see that the generation of electricity is performed in a safe, efficient and effective manner on a day to day basis. Responsible for the timely development and implementation of effective maintenance and reporting programs at all the company’s generating plants. Responsible for the day to day coordination of fuel deliveries to the plants to ensure that there is adequate fuel supply at all times. Responsible for the preparation and control of annual budgets as they pertain to the day to day operation of the plant. Responsible to see that the Generation Plants are prepared to deal with hurricane season and to develop and implement a plan for recovery of the plants after a storm. Responsible to see that two way communications are maintained with plant employees through regular minuted meetings. Be familiar with all Company policies and procedures (including those established by past practice) relating to the position and to observe and enforce compliance with these policies and procedures. Responsible to see that statistical records required by the company are kept as well as develop and maintain reports that will keep senior management updated with activities at the various plants. Responsible for the development of electrical maintenance procedures for the production assets that maximize efficiency and reduce cost. Responsible for planning and scheduling of electrical maintenance of the production assets. Responsible for ensuring that the Company’s health, safety, and environmental standards are maintained as they relate to generation production and maintenance, fuel and lube handling. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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Business Services Coordinate, update, and monitor Corporate Targets; Prepares presentation materials for Executive requirements and Corporate representation; Consolidate reports require for management and board meetings; Support business units in documenting business processes; Maintain organization and documentation control of policies and procedures; Other responsibilities that will be assigned from time to time Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in any Business related course is required; Professional Certification is an advantage i.e. PMP, CIA, ACCA 10-years post-graduate experience, minimum 7 years working experience in the Utility Industry, at least five (5) years in a supervisory/ managerial level. Experience in implementing management system and business continuity management program. Experience in implementing ERP Systems. Experience in writing ISO Standards conformance documents and general policies Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Visio) Good command of English language (Spoken and written) Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgment: Comprehensive knowledge of the processes, complexities and possible errors and solutions involved in Management Systems implementation Comprehensive understanding of business processes and practices with superior knowledge of business systems Exceptional organizational, coaching, mentoring, leadership and planning skills Comprehensive experience with data analysis; Demonstrates a creative, critical thinking approach to problem solving Comprehensive experience with process and workflow design; Considerable analytical and organizational skills; Considerable communication skills; ability to communicate with both technical and nontechnical audience Experience establishing and enforcing process and procedures for running projects, tracking progress, and dealing with change and sign-offs Experience managing relationships with external vendors and/or consultancies for outsourced work Considerable experience leading projects and knowledge of project management principles and methodologies; Considerable understanding of computer programming languages and operating systems Salary range: $92,130- $138,190 Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is November 27 2018 to: Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc
Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications: Required: Degree in (Electrical or Mechanical) Engineering – Power option (4 year program), or an accredited equivalent. This position requires 10 to 15 years’ experience with diesel generation. Some mid-level management experience is required (or equivalent). The Language of work will be English. The ability to write comprehensive reports as well as the ability to make verbal presentations in English is required. Computer literacy is required (familiarity with Excel, Word). Abilities and Skills: Excellent team player and team building skills Good analytical skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure Ability to build strong trust relationships and maintain positive relationships internally and externally Ability to communicate clearly the work priorities and direction of the departments Ability to lead change processes, strong project management and time management skills Solid numerical and budgeting skills Must be goal oriented and self-motivated Must possess strong, organizational, multi-tasking, analytical and problem solving skills Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Office software programs, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various databases. Core competencies of the job description- Must be obtained upon request to apply. Salary range: $92,130-138,190 Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is Tuesday November 27 2018 to: Avi Adams Manager Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com AND aadams@fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc
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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 $48,000.00 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, 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.
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 minimizecosts 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 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
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.com contact number 649-946-5199 ext. 30147. Resumes/CV’s must be in by November 23rd, 2018.
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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: 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 and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams,
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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 PART TIME PURCHASING ADMIN 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.com contact number 649-946-5199 ext. 30147. Resumes/CV’s must be in by November 23rd, 2018.
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Preferred post-graduate study in specialist modality.Completion of an IV cannulation course.Two years’ post-certification experience in both fields. Experience of ongoing professional development and self-directed learning. Previous experience working with a PACS/RIS environment Salary: $28,000.00 to $38,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder VACANT POSITIONS Position: Registered Nurse Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients by working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Assumes primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in accordance with established standards and hospital policies. Responsibilities: Administer medications, checking dosages and patient histories for possible interaction. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition. Provide direction, advice and emotional aid to patient’s families and educate patients and public on various medical conditions Requirements and Experiences: •Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, holding a certificate in nursing, with current registration from country of training/origin •Evidence of ongoing relevent post graduate education and training •Current BLS certification Desired •Holder of Nursing Degree •Current ACLS certification Minimum two years recent clinical nursing experience Salary: $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Radiologist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible for providing Radiology services to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre. Responsibilities: Examine different images including mammograms, CT scans, x-rays, MRI scans and ultrasounds. Read reports and record results for review by physicians. Diagnose patient illnesses. Recommend and discuss treatment options with other physicians. Work alongside radiologic technologists/radiology technicians and other health professionals in administering treatment. Examine patients and record medical histories, Requirements and Experiences: •Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Radiology. •At least five years in recognized Radiology posts. Desirable Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018
JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 VACANT POSITIONS Position: General Surgeon Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide general surgical care to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre. Responsibilities: Attend to surgical in-patients. Attend to surgical out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Provide surgical emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise the delivery of nursing care to the surgical patients Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in General Surgery. At least five years in recognized General surgical posts. Desirable Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Registrar Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide obstetric and gynaecolocigal care to patients. Responsibilities: Attend to obstetric and gynaecoloy in-patients. Attend to obstetrics and gynaecology out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Antenatal care for mothers. To see all pregnant mothers for antenatal visits and to assist in identifying high risk patients. Provide obstetrics and gynaecology emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective and emergent basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/ worldwide standards. Advise and supervise the delivery of nursing/midwifery care to obstetrics and gynaecology patients. Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in OBGYN Desirable Completed a minimum of two years at the Senior Registrar level Salary: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Monday Wednesday 16th November 2018
VACANT POSITIONS Position: Radiographer Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to participates in the provision of a comprehensive and effective radiology imaging service at TCI Hospitals. Performs general and specialist radiographic and sonographic examinations. Responsibilities: Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques. Perform a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images, observe and maintain contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department. Assist in more complex radiological examinations working with radiologists and doctors and surgeons. Provide support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs. Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported. Requirements and Experiences: Recognized degree/diploma in a radiography training programme. Holder of professional active practicing certificate of registration from country of training/origin. Current registration through TCI Health Practitioners Ordinance. Specialist training in Ct and/or MRI. Up to date BLS certification Desired
VACANT POSITIONS Position: ED Physician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide medical care to patients requiring acute and life-saving care. Responsibilities: To examine, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of health issues. To provide holistic advice, relevant to the social and cultural background of patients. To make appropriate and timely referral to secondary/specialist care where required. Makes referrals where appropriate to other healthcare professionals. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional /worldwide standards. Provides clinical guidance, direction and co-ordination of activities for supportive care, including follow up care within scope of practice. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise where necessary the delivery of nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department. . Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and, where necessary, Royal College / Boards / other certification in a specialty field of medicine. Current ACLS certification. At least five years as a medical practitioner at independent level within Emergency Medicine
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VACANT POSITIONS Position: Pharmacy Manager Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Manages day-to-day pharmacy operations and manage all staff in the pharmacy department.
Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Internist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide medical care to patients requiring acute and life-saving care. Responsibilities: To examine, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of health issues. To provide holistic advice, relevant to the social and cultural background of patients. To make appropriate and timely referral to secondary/ specialist care where required. Makes referrals where appropriate to other healthcare professionals. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional /worldwide standards. Provides clinical guidance, direction and coordination of activities for supportive care, including follow up care within scope of practice. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise where necessary the delivery of nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department. . Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and, where necessary, Royal College / Boards / other certification in a specialty field of medicine. Current ACLS certification. At least five years as a medical practitioner at independent level within Emergency Medicine Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Nurse Manager Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Accountable for ensuring excellence in the provision of patient centered care within the assigned department. The Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the operations, management, utilization, risk management and quality improvement within assigned portfolio. Applies management theory and concepts to leading, staffing, monitoring, evaluating and data gathering including the development of relevant outcome measures pertinent to the assigned department. Responsibilities: Provides leadership for clinical practice by seeking out and identifying best practices in patient care ensuring the appropriate structures, system processes and culture are in place to facilitate ongoing development of a best practice model of care. Participates as part of the local management team, in coordinating the utilization of shared resources including services, equipment and space with other departments of the health site. Responsible for the recruitment of nursing staff in conjunction with the Chief of Clinical Services and human resources. Participates in, and leads where appropriate, the development, review and monitoring of nursing and departmental procedures, policies, and protocols and ensures compliance with same. Facilitates and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit specific goal and objectives, standards and policies, ensuring consistency with the established standards and objectives of the services within Interhealth Canada. Represents patient care services in assigned clinical areas on a variety of internal and external committees as required. Requirements and Experiences: Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with current registration from country of origin/training. Nursing Degree. Post graduate qualification or evidence of on-going relevant post graduate education and training. Current BLS certification. Health services management qualification or willing to work towards. ACLS certified. At least 7 years post graduate experience, with five at manager or supervisor level. Masters Degree in Nursing. Salary: $36,000 to $40,000 per annum. Position currently by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018
Responsibilities: Management of Pharmacy department at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre. Responsible for recruitment, specific departmental orientation and motivation of staff for the pharmacy department. Recommend, negotiate and implementation of changes in pharmacy treatment plan with providers. Acts as a resource in consulting with the patient, nursing staff, patients and claim examiners regarding pharmacy issues. Responsible for ensuring an accurate stock level of medications are maintained. Consult with chief of Medical services on pertinent matters affecting medications. Requirements and Experiences: Masters degree in Pharmacy. Current practice license from country of recruitment. Evidence of ongoing participation in approved continuing education programmes. Current registration with TCI medical board. At least five years Experience in hospital pharmacy practice Salary: $38,000 to $46,000 per annum. Position currently by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Anaesthetist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: To provide anaesthetic services to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre on a shared and rotational basis between the 3 anaesthetic posts. Two posts are based at CHMC and 1 post is based at CTMC. Responsibilities: Provide aneasthetic services (general /regional and local) to general surgical patients. Provide anaesthetic services (general/regional) to obsetric patients. Provide anaesthetic services to assist in the management of high dependancy unit patients. Provide anaesthetic services as required for digital imaging patients. Provide anaesthetic services on a planned basis for visiting specialists. Provide anaesthetic emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Facilitate, where necessary, visiting consultants. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise on the delivery of nursing care to the anaesthetic department patients. Partake with colleagues in the creation, review and maintenance of policies and proceedures for the anaesthetic department and HDU. Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Aneasthetics. At least five years in recognized consultant Anaesthetic posts. Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $85,000 to $90,000 per annum. Position currently by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Paediatrician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: To provide general medical care to paediatric patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre on a shared and rotational basis between the 3 Pediatric posts- 2 of which are based at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and 1 at Cockburn Town Medical Centre. Responsibilities: Attend to Paediatric in-patients. Attend to Paediatric outpatients via the Out Patient clinic. Attend to special care baby unit patients. Stabilization of premature or sick neonates prior to transfer to level 3 NICU. Attend deliveries where indicated according to policies and proceedures. Provide Paediatric emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Baby discharge checks. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Medicals for Looked After Children. Facilitate, where necessary, visiting consultants. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise on the delivery of nursing care to the Paediatric patients. Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Paediatrics. At least five years in recognized Paediatric posts. Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $83,000 to $90,000 per annum. Position currently by a work permit holder. JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY Do you aspire to build a thriving hospitality career at one of the leading luxury resorts in the Caribbean? Are you a self-motivated, talented team-player, interested in joining a dynamic team? The Amanyara Resort invites all suitable candidates to apply for the following positions: *GUEST RELATIONS LANGUAGE SPECIALIST •Achieves, maximizes and exceeds Guest’s satisfaction and organizational profitability by providing a very high end personalized Residence Service along with a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambiance. •Manages all Concierge requests prior to guests’ arrival and prepares registration documents and itineraries; taking into consideration guest history, profiles, traces. •Records all guest information throughout their stay on Opera, particularly making note of special requests, likes and dislikes, special dates (birthday, anniversary etc.) and any issues that have arisen. •Represents, promotes and upsells Amanyara and Aman Resorts philosophy of service excellence at all times. Requirements: •Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality •At least 2 years international experience in Customer Service/Guest Relations •Proficient command (oral and written) of English/Portuguese/Spanish and two European languages •Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, and remain calm, courteous and professional at all times. Salary: $1400.00 per month, plus service charge *PAVILLION HOST •Achieves, maximizes and exceeds Guest’s satisfaction by providing ultra-luxury, personalized Pavilion Service. •Ensures highest professional service in conjunction with other departments in accordance with Aman’s standards. •Leads his/her section and organizes all aspects of the Pavilion service including the daily housekeeping servicing. •Organizes activities and special requests such as Honeymoon turndowns, personal laundry etc. and ensures Guest History Record is updated after Guest’s departure Requirements: •A minimum of 2 years of experience as Housekeeper/F&B Attendant •Fluent in English, and additional languages such as Spanish, French, Italian or German are a plus. •Ability to focus attention on guest needs, and remain calm, courteous and professional at all times. Salary: $1350.00 per month, plus service charge *GROUPS & EVENTS MANAGER •Researches, plans and delivers group and event travel logistics to deadlines •Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary •Serves as primary point-of-contact for guests organizing and attending meeting events at property to verify their end-to-end experience operates smoothly •Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with the Sales & Reservations team, property departments, external vendors and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events •Creates event proposals to clients and ensures each department is properly briefed and can hold other departments accountable for responsibilities regarding groups and special events. •Assists client in menu and layout design, rental coordination and event timeline suggestions •Clearly communicates all event details to operations and culinary teams including but not limited to final count, dietary restrictions, special requests, layout, timeline, etc. •Establishes and fosters great relationships with outside industry vendors such as venues, rentals, and florist and therefore maintains solid knowledge of venues, menus and other event suppliers •Maintains a good relation with corporate clients, communicating any relevant account information to the relevant persons •Processes deposits & payments per event contract requirements and keeps invoices up to date, ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill. •Ability to host BEO meetings to coordinate all departments to execute event successfully •Acts as a mentor to Assistant Event’s Specialist and is responsible for managing labor cost within department. Requirements: •At least 5 years of F&B operations experience in the luxury hospitality industry •Proven record of organizing and planning successful events, familiarity with wedding a plus •Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and ability to manage resources and budgets •Must be able to handle multiple priorities on a regular basis with strong attention to detail •Ability to work independently and be a self-starter but also collaborate with other departments •Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges •English proficiency in oral and written is a must. Other languages would be a plus •Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet applications, especially social media platforms and Opera software knowledge a plus •Flexible schedule to work evenings /or weekends as necessary
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Housekeeping Departmental Operations Manuals. Ensuresnew technology and equipment is explored and implemented wherever appropriate •Customer service: ensures all Housekeeping employees deliver the brand promise and provide exceptional guest service at all times. •Financial: endorses all purchase requests and invoices for Housekeeping related expenses. Maximises employee productivity through the use of multi-skilling, multitasking and flexible scheduling to meet financial goals and ensures Housekeeping operates with the lowest possible cost structure while also delivering on the brand promise to the guest. Assists in monthly re-forecasting and in the preparation of the annual business plan for rooms division •Operational: responsible for the inventory of guest supplies, cleaning supplies, printing and stationary for the rooms, linen, etc. Conducts frequent and thorough inspections of guest rooms, and long stay guest rooms. •Personnel: plans and implements effective training programmes for all Housekeeping employees in coordination with the Training Manager •Analyses monthly supply consumptions and offers improvement recommendations. •Audits regular suppliers in terms of quality and prices and analyses monthly inventory data and makes recommendations Requirements: •Certified Housekeeping Executive with 5+ years of international Housekeeping experience in different positions in a luxury resort •Proven record of data analysis and statistical evaluation •Training and teaching experience required •Proficient in English oral and written •Proven record of excellent administration and computer skills incl. MS Office programs Salary: $4250.00 per month, plus service charge *BUGGY TECHNICIAN •Automotive diagnostic:maintains & services all the golf carts of the property as per the recommendations of the manufacturers O/M manuals •Generator: checks fluids, conducts load tests, filling •Electrical: conducts basic electrical troubleshooting and reports deficiencies •Lighting control system: operates the lighting control systems and reports any deficiencies •Welding: welding of stainless steel for various repairs & projects •Waste water treatment: conducts light maintenance of pumps and checks regularly the treatment plant and reports any deficiencies •Administration: completes all planned maintenance reports and spare parts ordering to maintain equipment to first class operating condition. Advises on the need for purchase of special paints, thinners, brushes, rollers and other materials necessary to the job Requirements: •Certified automotive mechanic with 10+ years of experience in a luxury resort •Golf carts and vehicles mechanic (troubleshooting and repair electrical & mechanical), welding and fabrication, maintenance of pest control fogger machines, villa generators, water pumps, outboard engine, bicycles and general mechanical & electrical works •Problem solving, collaboration, flexibility, ability to multi task and to perform under pressure •Proficiency in English. Salary: $1478.40 per month, plus service charge *TENNIS SUPERVISOR •Manages the daily operation of the tennis department; three tennis hitting partners/ gym attendants and two tennis facilities inclusive of tennis pro shop •Coordinates and oversees all bookings, gives private and group lessons, runs clinics & tournaments, arranges games between guests, and provides overall program supervision •Ensures maintenance, repair and cleaning of courts and facilities, addressing any safety or cleanliness issues immediately •Trains the tennis hitters to deliver the fundamental breathing technique of Peter Rennert’sTELOS™ Tennis Program. Requirements: •Must be certified to communicate and deliver Peter Rennert’s TELOS™ Tennis program •Must be able to play tennis at a high level •Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet applications, and Spa software knowledge a plus •Proficiency in English •Handles guests queries and concerns efficiently and politely, providing exact, suitable and instant responses to all requests Salary: $2200 per month, plus service charge *SECURITY SUPERVISOR •Assists the Security Manager with the day-to-day operations of the establishment •Implements strategies to improve security service •Directly responsible for the overall safety & security of the Guest, staff and visitors to Amanyara property and ensures guest needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient. •Patrols effectively areas around the property and enforcing Amanyara rules and regulations. •Responsible for the training of new hires. Requirements: •Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take appropriate safety precautions •Proficiency in computers, CCTV, Fire, First Aid and Safety •Ability to conduct effective and courteous communication with guests, employees, and visitors •Proficient in English oral and written Salary: $2060 per month, plus service charge Candidates must be available to work 6 days a week, weekends, and holidays. Positions marked with * are currently held by a work permit holder. However, qualified belongers are encouraged to send a cover letter & resume with the following attachments: Valid Police Record, Passport Bio Page, Proof of TCI status i.e. PRC, Belonger Status Card or Naturalization Certificate.
Salary based on experience: $2000 - $3000 per month, plus service charge *HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER •Ensures the smooth and efficient running of the Housekeeping department, ensuring that all the policies and procedures outlined in the Departmental Operations Manual are strictly adhered to. •Administration: oversees & assists in the preparation and updates of the
Human Resources Amanyara Resort Northwest Point, Providenciales E: amanyara.training@aman.com Prospective applicants are also asked to send copies to the Labour Board. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Turks and Caicos represented at the Americas Alliance For Sport For All Sports Leaders from the Secretary General of the Caribbean Turks and Caicos Islands attended Association of National Olympic a 1 day top level meeting in Miami Committee (CANOC). All participants Florida on Tuesday 30th October, were given an opportunity to introduce 2018. The Meeting brought together themselves and the organization they a select number of sporting officials represented. As TAFISA played a from various International Sporting leading role Wolfgand Baumann and bodies throughout the region, Maria Lourdes Gonzales personnel international Alliance members of TAFISA made presentation on and National Olympic Committees TAFISA role in sport and the work (NOC’s of the Americas). TAFISA , they are doing throughout the world Sports for All took on a leading role by including all, they spoke on the as well as members from the Pan Am achievements internationally and of Association who hosted the meeting. course the challenges they encounter. The Meeting was held at Persons were also give the opportunity the Panam Sports Headquarters in to speak to their country’s individual Brickell, Miami Florida. The Turks challenges and the benefits of being a and Caicos delegation included member of TAFISA. Commonwealth Games Acting Maria Gonzalez through her President, Mrs. Vanessa Moyce- power point presentation was also Gardiner and Secretary General, Mrs. able to give a report on a survey result Rita Gardiner along with the Director that was done globally and countries of Sports, Mr. Jarett Forbes. This were also able to discuss the results, was the first invite for the Turks and their needs and expectations of sports Caicos Islands at such a high level organizations of the region. meeting which gave us an indication Turks and Caicos was proud that we are moving closer to our of their achievements seeing that quest for Sports advancement and the country was on par with most being recognized by top brass in the countries in best practices sharing, International Sporting arena. although not a member of the The Meeting was opened with International Olympic Association we a formal welcome from Keith Joseph, are right there when it comes to
programs and activities although we recognized our short comings in areas such as funding and man power. The final segment of the 1 day meeting focused on a workshop with Roundtable discussions on areas such as: Programs and related activities; Communication strategy; Funding. The results from each group were debated with the Facilitators in an open discussion whereby a common ground was achieved. In the final analysis an Action Plan would be
Formulated by the American Alliance Steering Committee. It is important for our Sports Leaders to get this kind of exposure, network and come up with best strategies with top Sports leaders globally. The meeting was inspiring and very informative, the Turks and Caicos delegation were proud of their attendance and look forward to many other such initiatives that would further our advancement in the Sporting arena.
The 11th Annual TCIFA Golf Scramble, raising funds for youth development The TCIFA (Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association) Golf Scramble returned to Provo Golf Club in Providenciales on Sunday, November 4th, 2018. It is part of the FA’s annual campaign to raise funds to promote and support the youth development football programmes across the Turks & Caicos Islands. “The Golf Scramble brings our community together, away from the football fields, for a day of fun and celebration of our youth programme accomplishments. This year, over 92 participants and 23 teams attended the event, raising over $15,000.00. Through this platform, we are able to support youth tournaments such as the inter-island youth competitions, school tournaments, showcases, identification camps, and also provide some access to scholarship funding for dedicated players, ” expressed TCIFA President, Sonia Fulford. Throughout the day, participants enjoyed an array of on course challenges in addition to an 18-hole scramble. These activities included a free kick with a football at the 10th hole, men and women longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one contests with $2,500 and $3,000 up for grabs. An awards ceremony was conducted following the scramble, where prizes were awarded to the winning and losing teams; and a silent auction also took place. The silent auction was garnished with
over 28 prizes, at starting bids. President Fulford went on to say that, “It is our hope to continue to partner with businesses within the local community who believe in our vision. After a huge setback due to the 2017 hurricanes, the event turned out to be a success. Over the past 11 years, this tournament has grown into something special, and something to look forward to nearing the holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of the many persons and businesses who were able to make that significant difference. Supporting the youth of our community is nothing short of a great investment. We are building young minds, and providing them
with an opportunity to learn, grow and lead”. In commenting on F Chambers’ partnership with the TCIFA for the second time, Mark Fulford had this to say, “ F Chambers is very pleased to continue its sponsorship of the TCIFA Golf Scramble. We view the work that TCIFA is doing throughout the community for our youth, as critical to the development of our children. So, we are happy that we can support the TCIFA in putting on this fundraiser on an annual basis. We look forward to our continued support in growing the TCIFA youth development football programmes from strength to strength throughout the entire Turks
& Caicos. “ The 11th Annual Golf Scramble was an exciting and successful fundraising event, thanks to headline sponsor F Chambers, and co-sponsors Provo Golf Club, Caicos Express, Digicel, Business Solutions, The Tuscany, ProvoTravel, Royal Jewels, Walkin Marine, Graceway IGA, Beaches TCI, interCaribbean Airways, Ocean Club Resorts, The Shore Club on Long Bay Beach, Ports of Call Resort, Caribbean Element, Parallel 23 at the Palms, Flowers by EA, Bay Bistro, Gansevoort, Kalooki’sGracebay, Missick’s Contracting, Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Simone’s Bar and Grill, Sail Rock Resort, Jai’s , Crackpot Kitchen, Olympia Destination Management Company, Do It Center, HardRock Concrete Company, Elite Brokerage, The Wine Cellar, Casablanca Casino, RBC Royal Bank, Caicos Mart, ENE Shipping and Trading, Tropical Gas, Custom Candii’s, Leslie Watts, Gerry Gregg, and Mervin Cox. For more information, please contact TCIFA Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Candia Ewing, at 946-5532 or cewingtcifa@ gmail.com Address: TCIFA National Academy Venetian Road Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands
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