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LABOUR TRIBUNAL LOSES IN COURT by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
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ny decisions made or actions taken by the Labour Tribunal after March 30, 2018 are null and void. That was the ruling of judges of the Court of Appeal, meaning that those cases would have to be heard again because the tribunal was not operating according to a new law which came into effect on the above date. On March 30th, 2018, His Excellency Governor Dr. John Freeman signed a new law called the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance, which stated that the President of the Labour Tribunal “shall be an attorneyat-law who has been in practice for not less than seven years”. However, since that time, persons who were acting as president of the tribunal were not lawyers and were still hearing cases. The Court of Appeal comprising president Elliott Mottley, QC, and Justices of Appeal Humphrey Stollmeyer, QC, and Roger HamelSmith, QC, said those decisions were “a nullity”. Queen’s Counsel Conrad Griffiths took the Labour Tribunal to court after his client, a company called Pearl Reef, was ordered to pay a Haitian national Elius Paul $20, 687 for wrongful dismissal. The man was never paid the money because the company got a stay of execution until the appeal was heard. The former Labour Tribunal president Arthur Forbes, who was suspended in August 2017, has a law degree but he was not called to the
Danae Dennie is TCI’s new Junior Tourism Minister From L-R – Flow Country Manager, Mrs. Delleriece Hall, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, 2018 Junior Minister Danae Dennie, Minister of Tourism Hon. Ralph Higgs and Director of Tourism Ramon Andrews. (See page 15 for more information). Bar. The decisions that were made by the Tribunal between the time of Forbes suspension and March 30th, 2018 are still valid, however. Forbes’ contract expired on June 13th, 2018. Since the new law was gazetted, the Labour Tribunal has been advertising for a president. The job advertisement says 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. The salary is $83,640.00 per year, plus allowances. Candidates must be 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. Conrad Griffiths, QC
Serious concerns about parliament building in Grand Turk S
erious concerns are being raised about environment and safety conditions at the NJS Francis Building in Grand Turk, which houses the House of Assembly and
offices for the Premier, the Speaker, Opposition Leader and the Clerk of Parliament. The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing & Planning
recently issued a press release informing the general public that all staff and visitors to the NJS Francis Building should discontinuing using the west balcony and the west porch.
It is understood that the building has mould problems which have not been addressed since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.
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Serious concerns about parliament building in Grand Turk Persons operating vehicles in the area were advised to pay close attention when traveling along Duke Street (Front Street) as well as persons walking along Duke Street and to remain behind the barricades and pay close attention to possible falling debris. Persons must also refrain from using the West balcony until further updates are given regarding the use of this balcony and the surrounding area. The Ministry is working diligently to get these issues at the NJS Francis Building resolved. Opposition Leader Hon. Charles Washington Misick said the conditions and the circumstances which have made the NJS Francis building unfit for occupation thereby resulting in the relocation of the employees “falls squarely at the feet of the Premier” Hon. Sharlene Robinson. He said it is in the public interest that this government advises the Governor to dissolve the HOA and call a general election to avoid a complete systemic breakdown. In a press statement, Misick said: “Endemic to leadership roles are decision rights which make the leader accountable and obligated to assume responsibility for policies, actions, decisions as well as the obligation to report, explain and answer for the result be it favourable or unfavourable. Yet, the Premier as the Leader of government, has neither reported nor offered an explanation. In many governments around the world, such abject failure would result in the government
vacating office - considering that the expenditure to accommodate problem was entirely avoidable.” Ministry of Finance and other staff. He said that the “vindictive It will also result in an increase and capricious style of leadership” capital layout because of defects, which this Premier embraces, has which, had they been repaired as resulted in various cancellations scheduled, would have resulted in or delays to several infrastructure less hurricane damage. It is also projects, including JAGS McCartney noteworthy that there is a large International Airport, Waterloo, tranche of funds available despite the South Caicos International the Premier’ intransigence to appeals Airport Terminal and the Cultural to help old and indigent hurricane Amphitheatre (fish-fry village). victims – 55 million dollars in access “However, the awarding according to the Government Press of the contract for the repairs statement, the flow of which is like and refurbishment of the NJS that of molasses.” Francis Building is perhaps the The PNP leader continued: most egregious frustration of a “This hoarding of cash will only contract award, given the building’s result in continuous degradation centrality to TCI democracy, being of infrastructure, more potential the physical seat of government,” failures and mould infestation the Progressive National Party of government buildings. As has (PNP) leader added. become the norm for the Premier, “To aggravate the situation, this national disgrace will once the Premier reduced and then again be blamed erroneously on removed the 2.1 million-dollar Irma and Maria. In the meantime, originally allocation in the 2016/17 the delivery of services suffers budget for the repairs to the building, because the government will now and for which tenders went out in have to submit a supplementary 2016. A contract with TCIG and a appropriation bill and have it passed local contractor was signed in April before it could retender the contract 2017. However, instead of informing for the repairs and refurbishment. the contractor of the commencement This is likely to take us well into date of the contract a letter of 2020.” cancellation was sent on February 7, In a press statement, 2018,” Misick continued. veteran politician Oswald Skippings He said the consequences stated: “Is the crumbling of the of this will require the House of Turks and Caicos Parliament Assembly to occupy the HJ Robinson building a reflection of our impotent High School Auditorium for “an and incompetent Turks and Caicos indeterminable period, thereby government parliamentarians? depriving students of valuable space That’s the question as and facilities”. parliamentarians are ordered to He added: “In addition, urgently vacate the building because this failure will incur recurrent it has been declared unsafe by public
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.
health officials, structural engineers and the government’s public works team.” He added: “Black mold has invaded the parliament and poses serious health threats to members and visitors alike. Members were shocked to discover the high and rising levels of water and sewage in the basement of the building all of which was revealed in official reports since July of this year. Yet no action was taken.” Skippings said the genesis of this problem is hurricane Irma and Maria which occurred over a year ago and like many other government buildings including Grand Turk JAGS McCartney airport, nothing had been done to restore and repair these buildings. “The threat of the parliament building is not limited to occupants, but falling parts of the columns and other parts of the building are a threat to pedestrians and motorists on front street and steps are being taken to cordon off a section of front street in front of the parliament building,” Skippings added. “The frustration level in the nations capital is peaking and while this gross incompetency and neglect is being displayed by government, the advertisement of the premier’s Christmas party seems to be taking center stage this early. Our people are suffering and our country is in a serious state of neglect, dilapidation and retrogression. Consequently It is a profound reality now more than ever to the peoples of the Turks and Caicos, that ‘Enough Is Enough!”
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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Premier meets with Carnival Corporation on Grand Turk community projects Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson held talks with Carnival Corporation Executives to discuss embarking on a series of community projects throughout the island of Grand Turk. The delegation was led by Marie McKenzie who is the playing an integral role in the destinations tourism success by bringing more than one million visitors to the nation’s capital, the cruise industry giant will expand its partnership with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and various agencies to positively impact the lives of Grand Turk residents. TCIG and Carnival Corp. are taking a holistic approach to community engagement; as the proposed initiatives span the areas of disaster management, infrastructure,
education, environment and recreation. High priority on the list of projects is the construction of a hurricane shelter and community recreational centre with a youth focus. We are pleased to advise that TCIG and Carnival representatives have already executed the Agreement to give effect to this. This facility will have a major impact on Grand Turk residents’ ability to prepare for and withstand major climate events with the added benefit of providing a venue for various community enrichment activities. Numerous projects for the Victoria Public Library, H. J. Robinson High School, TCI National Museum and other entities are currently in the planning stages and will be sure to delight Grand Turk residents and
visitors. After meeting with the Carnival Corporation team, the Premier commented “I am delighted that the Carnival Corporation continues to demonstrate its commitment to the Turks and Caicos Islands, not only as a tourism partner but a community
partner. It is important to note that the funds for these initiatives are Carnival’s and are in addition to the works to be carried out under the Joint Infrastructure Fund. These forthcoming projects will greatly enrich the lives of the residents of the nation’s capital”.
Woman who killed her son gets bail A Haitian woman who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for killing her 8-year-old son in North Caicos in 2015, has been granted bail by the Court of Appeal. Darlene St. Louis, who is appealing the life sentence, was granted $7,500 bail with one surety on Wednesday, November 21st, 2018. She must surrender her travel documents and report to the police station in North Caicos every Friday until the Court of Appeal resumes sitting in March 2019. The Court of Appeal comprised president Elliott Mottley, QC, and Justices of Appeal Humphrey
Stollmeyer, QC, and Roger HamelSmith, QC. During the course of the appeal, the court made comments which suggested that the evidence during St. Louis’ trial in the Supreme Court did not support the conviction. President of the Court of Appeal Elliott Mottley, QC, expressed serious concerns about the pathologist report and queried what steps were being taken to ascertain assistance from the pathologist as to whether electrocution caused the child’s death. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jillian Williams told the court
Police officers placed on administrative leave Two police officers based on Grand Turk were placed on administrative leave on November 21st, 2018, following allegations against them. Acting Police Commissioner Trevor Botting said: “We take allegations against Police Officers very seriously and it is right that the officers are removed from operational
duties whilst an investigation is carried out. The decision to place the officers on administrative leave should in no way suggest any presumed wrong doing on the officers part and an investigation is underway. No further details will be released at this stage.” The names of the officers were not disclosed.
she would have the issue examined. Mottley stressed the fact that the prosecution has undertaken to back to the pathologist to clarify certain important issues that were not put to him and which were overlooked by him. Mottley also noted that the trial judge in the case told the jury to ignore certain facts that must be considered. He said there were facts that the pathologist “ought to have taken into consideration and ought not to have missed”. The Court of Appeal president also noted that the pathologist cannot ignore primary findings of fact by the
doctor who was at the scene of the boy’s death. St. Louis’ lawyer Tim Prudhoe said his client was a realistic candidate for bail, as she lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands for more than ten years, had strong ties to the North Caicos community, had no criminal record and there was no suggestion or indication that she is likely to re-offend. The DPP said bail should be denied unless Prudhoe could show exceptional circumstances, including the real prospect of success on her appeal.
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Romaine lettuce should not be eaten, served or sold Consumers are being advised not to eat any romaine lettuce, and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any, until more information is received from the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) about an E-coli outbreak that is affecting the vegetable. On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, the CDC has reported that Romaine Lettuce of unknown origin in the USA is contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria. The latest release on the outbreak indicated that up to 23 persons in 11 States have been affected so far. The TCIG Department of Agriculture said consumers who have any type of romaine lettuce in their
CRIME REPORT Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are investigating a report of a stabbing incident that occurred on Friday 17th November 2018 in Blue Hills, Providenciales. Around 7:20pm, officers visited the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre where the 28-year-old male victim was seen and stated that upon his arrival home at 7 p.m. he was approached by a known man who stabbed him multiple times about his body. Checks were made for the suspect within the districts but up this date he has not been located. The victim is in stable condition and expected to recover. Police are appealing to members of the public who may have any information in connection to this incident to please contact police on 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-8477.
home should not eat it and should throw it away, even if some of it was eaten and no one has gotten sick. This advice includes all types or uses of romaine lettuce, such as whole heads of romaine, hearts of romaine, and bags and boxes of precut lettuce and salad mixes that contain romaine, including baby romaine, spring mix, and Caesar salad. A press release from the department said if you do not know if the lettuce is romaine or whether a salad mix contains romaine, do not eat it and throw it away. It also advised persons to wash and sanitize drawers or shelves in refrigerators where romaine was stored. Restaurants and retailers
issued to importers for romaine lettuce originating from the USA. The CD website said people with symptoms of an E. coli infection, such as severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting, and think you might have gotten sick from eating romaine lettuce, should talk to their doctor and report their illness to the health department. This strain of E. coli had the “same DNA fingerprint” as an outbreak tied to leafy greens in the United States and romaine in Canada late last year. Romaine lettuce That outbreak killed one person and should not serve or sell any romaine infected 25 in 15 states. But it is not lettuce, including salads and salad related to an E. coli outbreak linked to mixes containing romaine. romaine lettuce from earlier this year The statement said that until further – which killed five people and sickened notice, no Import Permits will be 210 in 36 states – the CDC says.
Robbery outside Car Quest
when an unknown medium built male dressed in a grey hooded jacket and light colored grey pants with a white shirt covering his face, pointed a gun at him and instructed him in a native accent to put the money on the seat and get out of the car. The assailant got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and the vehicle. The public is advised to be on the lookout for a Light Green Toyota Passo Car registration number 30806. If sighted, please do not approach and contact Chalk Sound Police Station at 338-5901. Police are appealing to members of the public who may have any information in connection to this incident to please contact Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-8477.
Around 12:51 p.m. on Wednesday, 21st November 2018, police responded to the Car Quest parking lot located on Industrial Drive Providenciales, where a male stated that he was approached by two unknown males wearing dark clothes and pointed a gun at him and demanded his wallet. They fled the scene in a small colored gold car headed in an unknown direction. Further details will be provided once received. Robbery in Five Cays On Wednesday 21st November 2018 around 12:40 a.m., 911 received a report of robbery that occurred at Walkin Plaza in Five Cays, Providenciales. As a result of the report, officers were dispatched to the area where the 56-year-old victim was met and informed officers that he was sitting in his light green Toyota Passo car registration number 30806
Man robbed when leaving bank Police are also investigating a robbery that occurred Friday, November 9th, 2018. According to 911 Central, at 12:30 p.m., two men armed with guns
robbed a man who was leaving the First Caribbean International Bank of an undisclosed amount of cash, before fleeing in a grey car. There are no reports shots fired or injuries at the Bank located on the Leeward Highway. Police are appealing to members of the public who may have any information in connection to this robbery please contact police right away on 911 or Crime Stoppers at 1800-8477. Man sentenced for October 2010 robbery and shooting On Monday, November 12th 2018, 35-year-old Solomond Belizaire of Grand Turk was convicted on inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of unlicensed firearm charges, following the robbery and shooting that took place on Sunday, October 10th, 2010, in the area of the Nell’s 7-11 on the Leeward Highway Providenciales. Belizaire was arrested and charged on November 15th, 2017.
It’s flu season: cover your cough and sneezes The Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services wish to advise the public to be vigilant during this Flu season. Influenza (Flu) season reoccurs annually during the cooler months and is characterized by a prevalence of outbreaks of Influenza. Seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, however, most of the flu activity often peaks between December and February. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that hospitalization and death due to seasonal influenza occurs mainly among high risk groups. Worldwide, these annual epidemics are estimated to result in about 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness and about 290,000 to 650,000 deaths. The Ministry of Health, Agriculture, and Human Services is committed to keeping the Turks and Caicos Islands population healthy, and persons are advised to visit the Primary Health Care Clinics within their respective communities before they have the flu for the Flu
vaccine which is given free of charge. Signs and Symptoms of the Flu: •Fever •Cough •Sore throat •Runny or stuffy nose •Muscle or body aches •Headaches •Fatigue (very tired) •Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months have a flu vaccine annually. In addition to having the flu vaccine, the Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services would like to recommend the following health tips which can help to prevent the spread of the infection: · Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. · Put your used tissue in the waste basket. · If you don’t have a tissue, cough or
sneeze into the upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands. · Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or long enough to sing the birthday song twice. · If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rubs. · Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth (germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth). · Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. · If you or your child is sick with the flu stay home from work, school, daycare. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. · Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. · Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious foods, manage your stress, and be physically
active. · Everyday preventive actions can help slow the spread of germs that can cause many different illnesses and may offer some protection against the flu. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Flu virus travels through the air in droplets when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the droplet directly, or you can pick up the germ from an object, then transfer them to your eyes, nose and mouth. Get your Flu shot today!!! For more information, contact your Health Care Provider or the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit on 3382772 or 3384942.
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Rock House luxury resort gaining momentum The highly-anticipated luxury that will further elevate this project residential resort, Rock House Turks to a leading position in the Turks & & Caicos, continues to gain momentum, Caicos Islands and the Caribbean with 19 contracts exchanged out of 37 region. We are thrilled to see it all take residences available, resulting in a shape as we move towards the target of 68% commitment for units in the initial commencing construction on the Phase Oceanfront Cottage and Ridge Cottage 1 units in early 2019.” release. Durlait also announced the Mark Durliat, CEO & approval for an exclusive Rock House Developer of Grace Bay Resorts and buyer’s financing program from Rock House also announced the release Grace Bay Resorts’ longtime partner, of Rock House’s Phase 2 units with the Scotiabank. Hilltop Condos. “For those wishing to finance The Rock House development part of their purchase, this is a unique is located at the end of Blue Mountain opportunity that other pre-construction road, up from the Misick & Stanbrook projects do not offer. The final details lawfirm. of this buyer financing are still being The concept provides for the worked out and we will keep you creation of three new buildings of three updated on this,” he added. units each, over two floors. Each unit Rock House, a Caribbean is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom with version of a Mediterranean retreat lockout capabilities and an expansive overlooking the ocean, will officially balcony with breathtaking views over open to guests in 2020. the Rock House coastline. Located on a majestic 14 Measuring approximately acre oceanfront site with 600 feet of 1,500 sq. feet with larger units of 1,900 frontage and peaks soaring up to 95 sq. feet, the units are priced at $1.195M feet above sea level, Rock House is the - $1.475M for the penthouse spanning first residential resort tucked into the the entire top floor. rugged, untouched limestone cliffs of Durlait said buyers will receive Providenciales’ north shore inspired separate title to the one-bedroom and by the glamorous seaside resorts of the studio components of the two-bedroom, French Riviera. and can also opt to purchase a one- The hilltop units will be bedroom independently from the outset located in three two-story buildings with a price-point of $695,000. with a mix of one-bedroom and two “What’s more is the bedroom units on the first level and full introduction of our unique “quarry floor penthouses with expansive views pool” in this Phase 2 location, a new of the sea directly above. feature that all owners and guests will Each Hilltop condo will enjoy, and which will create a further overlook the main resort and will be identifier for this iconic resort property,” set among lush native vegetation with Durlait said. “As always, the goal is to ancient trees that date back hundreds introduce new and exciting concepts of years, offering a secluded escape
from the sanctuary below. The breathtaking focal point of the Hilltop Condos will be a quarry pool that is being carved directly out of the limestone cliffs, blending into the site’s natural beauty—a first for Turks and Caicos. Homes in this section of the resort are priced between $695,000 and $1.475 million. The condominiums are being designed by celebrated AD100 interior designer Shawn Henderson and local Coast Architects who will incorporate elements of Rock House’s natural surroundings into its Capri-inspired design. Rock House homes will boast spa-like outdoor shower gardens and feature walls made of the local limestone as well as 13-foot vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors and private pools for the ideal afternoon dip. Hilltop Studios, one and two bedroom units will feature ceilings of 10 feet on the first floor while second floor units will have ceilings of more than 12 feet. Italian porcelain tile floors will be found throughout each unit and each will be wired for high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, television and phone. Each unit will also have air conditioning with dedicated condensers and gas-powered instantaneous hot water heaters One and two bedroom units will feature kitchens with high-
Mark Durlait, CEO & Developer of Grace Bay Resorts and Rock House end appliances including woodpaneled Sub-Zero refrigerators, while bathrooms will offer Waterworks fixtures, Caesarstone-topped vanities and oversized showers with full height frameless glass enclosures. Residents of Rock House will have their own pristine private beach, measuring approximately 250 feet and resting at the base of the resorts iconic 25- foot limestone cliff. The Rock House beach will be the antithesis of large resort beaches, as it will accommodate only 30 guests.
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
A rednering of Rock House luxury residential resort
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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Report from November 19th Cabinet meeting
His Excellency the Governor, Dr. John Freeman, chaired the 26th meeting of the Cabinet on Monday, 19 November 2018, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales. All Ministers were present except the Minister of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services At this meeting Cabinet:
· Agreed to the “Treatment of AllInclusive Resorts” paper to advance the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (Taxation) (Amnesty) Bill 2018 to the House of Assembly. · Received a paper presented by the Hon. Premier, as Minister of Finance, on the draft consultancy report on the redevelopment and modernization of South Dock, Providenciales. Cabinet noted the recommendations of the Board of Directors of the TCI Ports Authority in relation to the report; · Approved the appointment of Mr.
Ricardo D. Gardiner as the Opposition’s appointed Member on the Local Government Review and Modernization Committee; · Approved the draft Home Owner’s Policy which includes incentives to first time and existing homeowners to be implemented with effect from 1 April 2019; · Approved the appointment of the Commissioner of Labour as the Registrar of Trade Unions in accordance with Section 5 of the Trade Unions Ordinance; · Agreed to the Jury (Amendment) Bill 2018 for advancement to the House of Assembly. · Received as up-date from the Hon. Premier on the TCI National Disaster Recovery Task Force on the work of the Task Force; · Advised His Excellency the Governor to agree to execute the framework agreement on compensations for compulsory acquisition of land by the Government. · Noted the financial performance
of the TCI Statutory Bodies for the period April – June 2018 as reported by the Accountant General in the 1st Quarter Financial Report 2018/19 submitted in accordance with Section 148 (1) of the Public Finance Management Regulations; · Agreed for Invest TCI and Attorney General’s Chambers to commence negotiations, on a conditional basis, between TCIG and Windward Long Bay Ltd. on the proposed South Bank Resort and Marina Project; · Approved a draft TCIG Increment Policy paper governing the implementation of increments for the TCI Public Service; · Received an update from the Premier and the Ministry of Finance on the critical work outstanding with regards to the EU Code of Conduct Group: the COCG’s response to TCIG’s latest correspondence, policy decisions made and the upcoming legislation to be presented to Cabinet; · Received an update from Her Excellency the Deputy Governor on the visit of the EU Ambassador visit last week.
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Lewis Iton not guilty of murder and manslaughter by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Lewis Leraud Iton was found not guilty of murder or manslaughter of John Eddy Penn near the nightclub “Club Pillows” in The Bight, on September 12, 2017. The jury of seven women and five men returned the verdict against him on Tuesday, November 20th. After Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale gave her summation, the jury deliberated for a short while then returned and asked for clarity on manslaughter and asked the judge if it was a charge in the case. The Chief Justice explained to them that although Iton was charged with murder, they were free to return a verdict of guilty of manslaughter if they found that he intentionally caused Penn’s death. The jury left, quickly returned and said they all found him not guilty on both counts. When the matter continued on Monday, November 19th, the jury of seven women and five men heard from lead investigator, detective constable Carl Taffe, who read a prepared statement that Iton gave to his lawyer before turning himself into police the day after the killing, accompanied by the attorney. Taffe, the officer who charged Iton with murder, said the accused did not comment in response to any questions when he was interrogated by police. Taffe testified that in the prepared statement, Iton said he went to Jeffrey Hall’s shop, located near Club Pillows, around 6 p.m. on September 12, 2017, where he met David Been and others at the domino table. Iton said that after Wayne Higgs and others arrived, he (Iton) teamed up with Penn as domino partners against Been and Higgs. The murder-accused said that after he and the deceased lost the set, John Eddy “started picking fights with just about everybody” and “started behaving badly”. Iton said he eventually walked away, but John Eddy started cursing his mother “in a very disrespectful manner” and he (Iton) told him he doesn’t want any problems, because he only came to play dominoes. Iton said he went into Jeffrey Hall’s shop and told a Levardo Bassett what John Eddy said, then he went back to the domino table when Wayne Higgs told John Eddy to leave the place and stop causing trouble. Iton said he walked away and returned, but John Eddy started cursing him again and he told him to step to the side, and John Eddy replied: “Or else what?”
Iton said he again told John Eddy he didn’t want any problems, but he continued behaving badly and picking fights. The accused said someone then took a chair from John Eddy and he fell, at which point John Eddy got up and rushed at him after seeing him laughing. After that, Iton said, John Eddy told him: “Go and suck yuh mother p****hole!” Iton said in the statement that he was “in fear” that John Eddy was about to attack him so he grabbed and pushed him. According to his statement, about 9 p.m. that night he heard that John Eddy was dead and that was when he contacted his lawyer and arranged to go to the police. Under cross-examination by defence attorney Oliver Smith, detective Taffe said he couldn’t recall speaking to any of the eyewitnesses at the hospital, never witnessed the killing and had no first-hand knowledge of the incident. After prosecutor Leonard Franklyn closed the Crown’s case, Iton opted not to give any evidence in his own defence and Smith did not call any witnesses. In his address to the jury, attorney Smith said the single issue in the case was whether or not on September 12th, 2017, Iton had the intent to kill or murder. evidence of self-defence on his client’s behalf, and about aggression by John Eddy and they had also seen the video tape of the fatal incident. Smith also told the jury that when they put all of those facts together, they can’t be sure of any intention to murder, so they must find Iton not guilty of murder. In his jury address, prosecutor Franklyn told them not to rely only on the video footage, but on all of the evidence, which he said was “overwhelming”. Franklyn said it was Iton’s intention to cause the death of John Eddy Penn. The prosecutor said Iton’s prepared statement to his lawyer was “a lie” in which he “left out crucial aspects of what happened”. Franklyn ended address to the jury by saying: “He (Iton) wanted to be sure that John Eddy will never tell anyone about their mother again, and he succeeded.” Meantime, the court also heard from Dr. Elanor Zaguiree, who works at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, who said Penn was unresponsive when he was brought there by ambulance on September 12th, 2018. She said he had lacerations to the forehead, a small wound to the back of the head and his hair was “matted with blood”. He also had open wounds on his
right and left legs, his pupils were dilated and he was pronounced dead at 7:30 p.m. on the above date, she testified. Franklyn also read a statement from emergency medical technician, Hugh Green, who said that at 6:55 p.m. on the date in question, he was requested by 911 to go to Club Pillows in The Bight, where there were about 25 to 30 people gathered, and man on the ground with a wound to his head “breathing heavily” and “pulse less” The court also heard from Sgt. Randy Ellis, scenes of crime officer, who testified about the video surveillance tape that was retrieved from the premises.
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The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) is seeking 3 qualified Candidates to fill the position of Football Coach. One of these individuals must have experience in Goalkeeping Coaching. The individuals must be the holder of at least a Concacaf or US Soccer “D” License. Equivalent UEFA or other Football Confederations Licenses are also accepted. Job Summary The Football Coach’s position is responsible for assisting the Tech ni c al Di rec t or a nd Head Coach ing Developme nt Of f i cer wi th organizing al l the footba l l programs at the TCIFA from Grassroots to the Senior National Teams. The Coach will assist with conducting practices, motivating players and instructing players in game techniques and tactics. The Coach will coach all areas of the game of Football including Goalkeeping. Core Responsibilities •To assist the Technical Director and Head Coaching Development Officer in creating a Long Term Coaching Development Plan for the TCIFA •Consult with the Technical Director and Head Coaching Development Officer in formulating the coaching sessions to be utilized in the Grassroots, Youth Academy and Senior National Team with special emphasis on Goalkeeping •Effectively plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions including goalkeeping coaching sessions in line with the TCIFA’s philosophy and coaching. •Coach in games including local, regional and international tournament and leagues •Implement the training programme for goalkeepers within the TCIFA’s programs •Any other duties as required by the football club within the reasonable demands of the role. Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The job is physically demanding requiring the successful candidate to work outdoors for long hours in varying weather conditions. As such the successful candidate must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels. Salary: Range of $1500 per month to $3000 per month . Please direct all applications to: Oliver A. Smith The General Secretary The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association Venetian Road Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Ph: 1 649 333 4614 Email: oliverticfa@gmail.co
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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/
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Leader of the Opposition/PNP leader trifling with country’s governance by Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwrigth-Robinson
I am surprised at the two most recent releases from the Leader of the Opposition (Hon. Washington Misick) who has been fast asleep at the wheel of governance since assuming that office in 2016, only waking up every now and then to use his few choice words. I note with amusement the LOO’s remarks as it relates to the Constitution and offer the following: On the matter of the Constitution: 1. The LOO removed himself totally from the process and appointed the Hon Akierra Missick to act on his behalf. He must be the first Leader of the Opposition to willfully remove himself from a process as important as the Constitution or perhaps it was his intention all along to frustrate the process. He stated that it was verbally communicated to me that his party wished to wait on a new leader. This is not so, and the contents of an email received on September 6th, 2018, from Hon. Akierra Missick stated that her party would not be continuing constitutional talks with us but would wish to discuss “stronger recommendations as to self determination” as a first reason and then the point of selecting a new executive who would be tasked with determining whether the PNP continue to engage on the Constitution. “With the HOA adjourned to later this month, we write to advise that we would not be in a position to continue the Constitutional talks. As you’ll agree the proposed changes from both parties are not that substantial to the form of the constitution that would advance our Country and people. We believe stronger recommendations as to self-determination should also be discussed. Lastly, we are heading into a Party Convention and of the view that as we elect new National Executive members that they be allowed to make a determination on our Part’s direction as it relates to Constitutional engagement”. (Hon Akierra Missick) This was in response to my email of September 2nd, 2018 in which I outlined the clear decisions to be made: Updated Submissions; Refresher for the people on the 2015 Proposals and Trip To The UK. 2. The Leader of the Opposition “LOO” has stated that the UK will only deal with both a Government and
Opposition. This is not entirely accurate as the last changes to the Constitution proved otherwise. In 2005, the UK dealt with the Government alone and precedent was set when former Premier Michael Misick negotiated the final changes to the 2006 Constitution with Lord Triesman of HMG. I would hasten to say though that like now, there was a Proposal from a bi partisan Constitutional Committee following public consultations. There were clear steps with three rounds of talks which started in TCI. The third round was in October 2005 with a Michael Misick led Government only delegation for two days of meetings in the UK. The PDM Opposition was not involved and was granted a 15-minute meeting to discuss. The UK minister at the time said there was no need to discuss further, as there would have been no change. I note the LOO’s firm stance that the UK has made it clear that they will not, and I wish to advise the people of the country that this was not communicated to me in the past or currently and if this is in fact their position, then they would have only communicated this to one party, the Opposition. 3.I reiterate again for the public: The Government and the Opposition met in April of this year for a second meeting having had an introductory one in Grand Turk and I reported this to the country on several occasions. Both reviewed the submissions of the 2015 report and agreed additions for further discussions with both parties. We agreed that we would travel to London together and would engage the people of the Islands in a refresher of the submissions which I did a few weeks ago and which I will do again on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018. 4.What the LOO did not remind the people of was the fact that the proposals as submitted by former Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing were all rejected. One may recall the statement made by former Speaker Robert Hall when the rejection letter was received. Submissions were made under the Rufus Ewing-led Administration in 2015 and within a few weeks, the proposals were all rejected by Her Majesty’s Government. The LOO was correct in that it was midOctober when there was a final exchange six weeks or so before elections were constitutionally due. It was then that the former
premier approached myself as LOO and my inquiry was simply what are the steps to take and to this date, I have not had a response from him or former Governor Peter Beckingham on the path forward and this was necessary to inform the official Opposition who agreed that we would participate. I wish to remind the LOO that when the constitutional review was carried out in 2002 and completed in 2006, we knew the process, what the UK would accept etc, the number of rounds of talks with the UK and what else was entailed. In their exercise, I was asked to follow blindly to the UK without a known plan. My efforts have never left out the genesis of these proposals as the LOO must recognize that not all persons suffer memory loss. Our efforts have been solely to revive the failed submissions of the former government, whose proposals we supported on behalf of the people whose voice formed the basis. Each meeting, when presented the opportunity, I spoke with the UK Ministers concerning this and the UK through the Governor invited the proposals. If they are not minded to meet with the Government alone, they have not stated so and the withdrawal of the PNP at this stage from the talks was clearly communicated by me to the UK. The UK has not said to me what the LOO has said to the people of this country and we remain surprised at the stance taken by the present official Opposition to abandon talks on proposals that they submitted and supported as the Government based on the people’s views. What is so disingenuous of the LOO, is that though he has never been at the forefront of constitutional changes or involved, he knows that the meeting is not the end of discussions with TCIG, but continued dialogue on proposals rejected with more steps to follow. I have never played politics with the Constitution and will not begin to now, as this is a national matter. I will not ask the official Opposition to join me without a road map and they would be foolhardy to do so, as former Premier Rufus Ewing attempted to do. Under both former Leaders Hon. Derek Taylor and Hon. Michael Misick, both PDM and PNP’s administrations, I accepted to serve. Under former premier Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, I again accepted to serve, and, in fact, seconded his Motion
constitutional amendments process with the UK she wrote “I am open to discuss these issues”. In early October she was invited to accompany the then Premier to the UK for constitutional talks with the Foreign Office. She refused citing insufficient notice when in fact she had already provided the bogus excuse to the UK. In early October Premier Ewing was notified by the Governor that the talks could not proceed in the following statement: “it would be difficult for the Foreign Office to take forward discussions on constitutional issues without a clear assurance of a bipartisan agreement”. Despite the Premier prevarications, and deliberate actions to frustrate the constitutional amendment talks with the UK, her party’s manifesto promised constitutional advancement; and in her budget presentation 2018 she said that: “the issue transcends our partypolitical battles. The truth is the Premier and the PDM constantly engages in double speak. Their intentions are never honest or honourable. I accepted the role of the leader
of the PNP on an interim basis pending the election of a leader designate under the Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands. I feel obliged to defer to whomever emerges as the next leader, or leader designate after the National Congress of the PNP now scheduled to take place before the end of February 2019. This is necessary to give the party time under new leadership to decide whether it wishes to amend the changes proposed in the current draft document. Similarly, I defer the appointment of a Deputy Leader to be made by the next leader or leader designate of the party because it is only fair. At no time did the PNP say that it was withdrawing from the process. After all we started it. We did however indicate verbally to the Premier that we are deferring our involvement until a new leader is elected. The UK has made it clear that it will not negotiate constitutional amendments with one political party. Therefore, the press statement by the PDM is nothing more than a smoke screen to deflect from their failure
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in the House of Assembly. Constitutional Talks take time and we can ill afford to waste time. We reject the foolish notion that the country should wait for the PNP to get their act together and to find a leader before we can proceed on an invitation from the UK to talk. All OTs are invited to these talks and the Constitution again appears on the agenda while in London. I will proceed to discuss the proposals and the way forward on behalf of the people of this country. The LOO and the PNP know full well that the path to what was communicated by Hon. Akierra Missick on their behalf requires a referendum or general election, and that their petty actions now will only serve to frustrate the process. A change in leader or executive committee, whichever reason is correct, has no bearing on the wishes of the people already communicated on their behalf. The UK does not deal with political parties, but with elected officials in governments and oppositions. The change in leadership in a party cannot affect a people’s wish. Constitutional talks are led by a government with the encouragement of a bi-partisan approach throughout. Like in 2002, 2006 and 2015, we enjoyed that in consulting with our people. In 2006, the government alone was entertained and in the final talks. We expect that there will be further dialogue as in time past, but we are equally confident as the elected government of the day, that precedent will allow us to proceed on our people’s behalf. We hope that good sense will prevail and that the PNP Opposition will join the talks, whether they are able to find a new leader or not.
Constitutional amendments – The real story
By Hon. Charles Washington Misick The press statement by the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) regarding constitutional advancement is vintage PDM propaganda and page one of the Premier’s playbook: use the opposition when it is convenient to share blame, claim credit, deflect negative attention or leverage reliability. Her proposition to collaborate contradicted the betrayal of her real intention, which was to frustrate constitutional amendments - reflected in her March 2016 contribution to the budget debate in which she said: “the constitution was absolutely no hindrance to Government!” On October 6, 2016 in response to ongoing communications, the Premier writes to the Governor with the bogus claim that her party was unable to participate in constitutional amendment talks in the UK because of the lack of a “clear time line and steps.” On September 7, 2016 in response to a letter from Premier Ewing inviting her to discuss the steps in the
Hon. Charles Washington Misick to deliver on their manifesto promises. The premier admits that consensus on constitutional amendments is a lengthy process. Therefore, given the proximity to the holidays it is doubtful that this can take place in 2018. My advice to the Premier is that she should make the necessary arrangements for a meeting with the UK in March or April of 2019. Considering that the proposals on the table are largely those by the PNP our new leader and team will be in attendance to vigorously argue our positions.
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Advanced Passenger Information System MOU signed between the UK and TCI By Todeline Defralien A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was recently signed between the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the United Kingdom that will allow TCI to join the list of countries that take part in the Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS). A press conference was held at the Hilly Ewing Building on Monday November 19th for the official signing H.E. the Governor John Freeman, Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwrightof the MOU. Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson, Mr. Derek Been, Director of Immigration. Back: Acting Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting Cartwright-Robinson signed the MOU and Staff of the Immigration Department on behalf of the Turks and Caicos embarked on a path of modernizing departure from CARICOM member Islands and H.E. the Governor John our border security regime through states, United Kingdom, United Freeman signed on behalf of the United the cooperation agreement between States and Canada. This system was Kingdom. the United States of America and the established by the US Customs Border Attending the ceremony were H.E. the Caribbean counterparts.” Protection agency (CBP) in May 2009. Governor, Mr. John Freeman, Premier, The US ambassador also According to the Minster, the main Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, explained that by adopting APIS, contributions of APIS to TCI’s border Deputy Premier and Minister of countries would be better able to secure management are: Border Control, Hon. Sean Astwood, their airports and ports which leads Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Vaden them to enhancing regional security. •Prior to departure, law enforcement Williams, Minister of Infrastructure, Astwood stated that the signing officials can know in advance Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of of this Memorandum of Understanding whether potential or known Health, Hon. Edwin Astwood, Officials between the Government of the United offenders or inadmissible persons of the Ministry of Border Control Kingdom and the Turks and Caicos are travelling. and Employment and Staff of the Islands signifies the culmination of •This not only provides us and our Immigration Department. the path to officially joining regional partners with adequate time to An MOU regarding APIS counterparts in the introduction of utilize our resources more efficiently, between the Turks and Caicos and the the Advanced Passenger Information but also helps to reduce workload United States was signed back in May System (APIS). through the use of technology and of 2017 making TCI the first Caricom “With the signing of this MOU, automated means. Associate Member country amongst the United Kingdom Government •The TCI capabilities for the six British Overseas territories formally grants consent to the TCI transmission of passenger details to sign on to the Advanced Passenger for the sharing of intelligence among to the point of destination well in Information System. Member States of the Caribbean advance of the passengers’ arrival Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Community. This morning, I am is a very positive step towards Astwood delivering his Ministry’s proud again to state that the signing achieving both facilitation and Statement said, “On May 24th, 2017, of this memorandum is a significant compliance goals. I commenced this initiative by signing and important step to achieving and •Advance Passenger Information the initial MOU between the USA realizing the full implementation in the System, will involve capturing and TCI making the Turks & Caicos APIS in the Turks and Caicos Islands a passenger’s biographic data Islands the first CARICOM associate and by extension improved security for and other flight details by the member country amongst the six our region,” he explained. carrier prior to departure and British overseas territories to sign on to APIS is an automated system the transmission of the details by the Advanced Passenger Information established for aviation and maritime electronic means to the Border System, commonly referred to as APIS.” operators. It has the capability of Agencies in the destination country. He added: “At the 2017 signing enhancing border security over the •The TCI hopes to use APIS ceremony I remarked that that the region by supplying law enforcement as a decision making tool that signing marked an historic occasion as officers with data on passengers and Immigration and Customs primarily the Turks and Caicos Islands crew members prior to arrival and can employ before a passenger
is permitted to board an aircraft. Once passengers are cleared for boarding, details are then sent to the Agencies for screening against additional databases and can identify passengers and crew of interest. He continued: “APIS has the potential to considerably reduce inconvenience and delays experienced by passengers as a result of border processing. It will contribute to more efficient passenger facilitation by allowing border control officers, (Police, Immigration, Security and Customs Officers) to focus on highrisk individuals, thereby allowing for a faster throughput of low risk travellers when undergoing arrival formalities. This would add value to processing of our tourist and allow us to maximize use of staff at the airport in particular and improve guests experience.” Astwood added that as part of preparation to get to this stage today several key actions have taken place. Legislations has been enacted in 2017, training and consultation was undertaken in February 2018 with internal and external partners and stakeholders. The training/workshops included the Police, Immigration Department, Airports Authority, Computer Department, Customs, Maritime and Ports Authority. External partners that have been consulted and participated in training include Marina operators, Cruiselines, Airlines, shipping companies (air and sea), freight forwarders etc. The Ministry, Immigration department, Computer Department and others will continue to work with the JRCC in the physical introduction of APIS within the New Year. Astwood thanked the Government, Cabinet and his colleagues, Ministry and Department Staff, regional bodies including IMPAC, JRCC and United Kingdom Government for the assistance and support in advancing this significant project.
Human Rights Commission and the Minister of Home Affairs inspect Her Majesty’s Prison In what was described as “a disappointing turn of events”, an agreed special joint inspection of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) was scheduled to be conducted on November 21st 2018 at 11 a.m., between the Human Rights Commission (HRC) and the Minister of Home Affairs. According to a press release from the HRC, after allegations of baseless findings levied by the Minister, an invitation was extended to the Minister and it was agreed to jointly inspect the facility.
The release said the later the Acting Superintendent Minister was present with a returned to the office conveying a representative from the Foreign and message to me from Honourable Commonwealth Office (FCO) and a Williams, that I may go ahead and representative from the Governor’s carry out my inspection and to send Office. him a report. The HRC for a second “The Minister along time will send the Ministry the with Acting Superintendent, the report which was already sent to representative from the FCO and the his office.” The press release said the representative from the Governor’s Office left the prison office to carry HRC has conducted numerous out an inspection and I was told a visits to HMP for 2018. “As far as the HRC is separate one would be conducted with the Minister and the HRC,” concerned, this matter is now the statement added. “Moments settled,” the release added. Sabrina Green, Director, Human Rights Commission
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Annual Chop off Cook-off challenge slated for November 30th, 2018 By Todeline Defralien Excitement is in the air as four chefs will go head to head to be named this year’s Chop off Cook off challenge winner. The third Annual Turks and Caicos Food and Culture Festival will see two days of activities that celebrate local cuisine while also showcasing TCI culture and heritage. The event is slated to take place on November 30th at Ports of Call Court Yard in Providenciales at 7p.m. This event will give four local chefs in the Turks and Caicos Islands the opportunity to showcase their talents and to show everyone what they are capable of and what they can bring to the table. The night is promised to have live entertainment throughout the entire event. The chefs that will be going head-to-head for the title of TCI chop off cook off challenge winner are, Gregory Lightbourne representing the island of Providenciales, Jenny Talbot representing North Caicos, Roneika Harvey representing South Caicos and Jago Moore representing Grand Turk. The hosts for the event are Bianca Harvey Joseph and O’Brien Forbes and this year’s judges include, Mrs. Deleriece Hall, Country Manager
O’Brien Forbes, Bianca Harvey Joseph, Gregory Lightbourne, Roneika Harvey, Nikita (Chef Nik) Skippings, Jenny Talbot, Jago Moore and other committee members of Flow TCI, Mr. Bradley Theodore, Nikheel Advani, COO of Grace Bay Resorts and Mrs. Joanne Hagan of the Hartling Group. During a press briefing with media on Thursday November 16th, TCI Culinary Ambassador Nikita (Chef Nik) Skippings and founder of the event said he is excited about this year’s Chop off Cook off challenge. “This is our third year in and this year will be better. This year we have incorporated a lot of different entertainment. We have added more culture because we want to keep in mind that this event is under the umbrella of TCI Food and Culture Festival. The difference between this
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
event and other promoted events is that this is Turks and Caicos.” He added: “We’re going to introduce you to some new things this year. We incorporated some Junkanoo, schools and their cultural acts and we have a few surprises that I don’t want to unveil at this moment but leading up to the festival we will be flooding timelines on every social media outlet.” The challenge will consist of a mystery basket and the Chefs will be timed to prepare a three course meal. “This is a four competitor mystery basket competition, three rounds which will include breakfast, lunch and dinner. We do not want to do appetizer and main course and
deserts because it will kind of complicate things. I applaud these chefs for even taking on this challenge and applaud the chefs throughout the years. You can be a great chef and graduated the top of any culinary institute, but once you are timed based in a mystery basket and you don’t have an idea of what is inside there to execute, that is something extra ordinary,” Skippings explained. The entire organizing committee is asking the community to come out in huge numbers to support their favourite Chefs. Tickets are Standard $50 and VIP $85.
• 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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Ianthe Pratt Primary School Wins Tourism Environmental Awareness Month Song Competition The Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming commemorated the commencement of Tourism Environmental Awareness Month (TEAM) with the announcement of the winners of the first TEAM song competition. The competition, which was launched in September and had a submission deadline of October 19th, was issued to public and private primary schools throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands. The schools were tasked with composing an original song based on the theme ‘Tourism Is Key, It Starts With Me’. The Tourist Board received submissions from Ianthe Pratt Primary School, Enid Capron Primary School, Oseta Jolly Primary School, Mills Institute, Richmond Hill Preparatory School, Precious Treasures International School, Ona Glinton Primary School and Iris Stubbs Primary School. The stiff competition was examined by a panel of judges. The Ianthe Pratt Primary School emerging victorious and was presented with the $1,000 prize from the Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board. The announcement was made at the launch of TEAM at the Island Fish Fry on Thursday November 1stand a formal check
E. Blythe Clare, Tourism Training Manager and Diedra Been, Financial Controller of the Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board present the prize of $1,000 to Mrs. Wright, music teacher and Ms. King, principal of the Ianthe Pratt Primary School presentation occurred on Monday November 5th. The songs were judged on criteria which included quality of tone, technique, communication, musicianship, stage presence, originality and time. Ms. E. Blythe Clare, Training Manager at the Tourist Board and coordinator of TEAM, remarked “We were very pleased with the quality of the songs that were submitted and
the competition was very tight. On behalf of the Tourist Board, I express my appreciation to all of the schools who participated and extend thanks particularly to the teachers who worked tirelessly to prepare for the competition”. The Tourism Environmental Awareness Month Song Competition was introduced for the first time this year and complements month-long
activities throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. The winning song, in addition to all the other songs submitted will be played on Radio Turks & Caicos throughout Tourism Environmental Awareness Month. Additionally, the participating primary school choirs will be the featured performers at the Island Fish Fry every Thursday throughout November in Providenciales.
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Refrigeration Maintenance technician Maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the properties under the direction of Premier Contracting Services Ltd. Duties and Skill set required •Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration, A/C, compressors, receivers, expansion valves, condensers and evaporators •Conduct preventative maintenance and inspection of refrigeration units and Air-conditioning systems, make necessary adjustments or repairs •Repair or replace defective electrical or mechanical controls •Operate a variety of tools including welding torches, pressure gauges, electrical testing equipment, and vacuum pumps. •Repair and rebuild semi hermetic reciprocating compressors. •Perform skilled electrical or maintenance work, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, wiring systems, diagnostic and troubleshooting •Maintain records concerning time, labor and materials, maintain log of tasks performed •Lift heavy objects •Communicate in English effectively both orally and writing Education and Experience •Certificate and 5 years documentable HVAC journeyman level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC refrigeration trade •Valid driver’s license Please submit applications via email at maintenance@khcapital.com
T & C Refreshments Employment Opportunity Post Mix Technician Functions include assisting in Repair and maintenance of fountain and cooler equipment placed in the market Collect water samples and perform all quality control testing required Execute sanitation process of all syrup lines Perform calibration exercise on the fountain equipment Execute weekly preventative maintenance checks Perform installation & removal of equipment (fountain dispensing and coolers) as required Participate in special events involving Coca-Cola marketing equipment Perform other duties as requested Qualifications High school diploma Valid driver’s licence 2 years experience in equipment repair (coolers, vending machines, refrigerant equipment preferred) Skills Analytical and time management skills Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 40lbs repeatedly Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Working with mechanical systems (understanding mechanical concepts, troubleshooting and repairing appliances, performing basic circuits, operating hand and power tools) Strong interpersonal skills Working with electrical systems (understanding flow, wiring, outlets etc.) Working with moving equipment (e.g. forklifts, hand trucks/dollies) From $500.00 per week Salary commensurate with work experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder Qualified Belonger candidate asked to submit resume electronically to: T & C Refreshments 10 Parade Avenue Providenciales, Turks & Caicos hradmin@CBCBahamas.com & labour Department Providenciales
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Sand Jam committee donates $10,000 to two public high schools By Todeline Defralien ‘Music is Life’ Foundation kept its promise of providing youth of the Turks and Caicos Islands with more opportunities to explore and develop their musical talents. The foundation recently donated $5,000 the Clement Howell High School and $5,000 to Long Bay High School in Providenciales from the proceeds raised at this year’s Sand Jam event to help enhance their music rooms, recording studios and to purchase new instruments. The official cheque presentations took place on Tuesday November 20th, 2018 at both school grounds. In an interview with The SUN, Donna Davis, Co-founder of Sand Jam Music Festival said, “The support this year was an incredible turn out of people and everyone was so supportive of the cause and everything was on time. The proceeds will be used for the schools music programs for whatever they need to enhance their music rooms,
recording studios and instruments.” She added: “We have so many great sponsors that give us in kind donations that cut our expenses of the festival, but we really are hoping to get financial support to cover our costs so we can give back more of the proceeds to Music is Life.” Music is Life was founded to provide TCI youth with more opportunities to explore and develop their musical talents. Local schools don’t have the resources to advance these students who have a natural ability for music. The Turks and Caicos Islands has an abundance of gifted young artists, and it is Music is Life foundation’s goal to provide opportunities through funding and exposure to those who so deserve it. The most anticipated all day beach party took place on Saturday November 10th at Ricky’s Flamingo Café on the Beach in Grace Bay. Reggae/ Dancehall and singer/ songwriter Christopher Martin of Jamaica, headlined this year’s Sand Jam beach party.
Donna W. Davis, Co-Founder of Sand Jam Music Festival, Long Bay High School Principal Ms WhiskeyJohn, Representative of Long Bay High, Rickie Clark and Stacy Clark presenting a cheque to Long Bay High School for $5,000 The day also featured Sand Jam is an all day music performances by many local performers festival on the beach showcasing local such as V6 Band, Q-Band Lynks, a new and international artists to raise funds band with some graduates of clement for the foundation. At last year’s event Sand Jam Howell called pro-vision and , Prime gained an overwhelming turnout for DJs. Davis also told The SUN that the event with several local musicians every year Sand Jam gets bigger and and international favorite, Mighty better and they are already working on Mystic. securing next year’s big headliner.
TCI get up this morning and make yourselves a cup of strong coffee
By Rose Higgs
Good morning, Turks and Caicos Islands, get up this morning and make yourselves a cup of strong coffee. Don’t just drink it, but smell it and let it wake you up! We need to stop drinking the political Kool Aid and let the coffee wake us up, because the right to FREE and RESPECTABLE speech is being attacked in this country by a few very vicious, one-sided political operatives. These people refuse to see beyond blue, yellow, green or whatever the party colour is of their elected representatives. I have said it many times before and I will continue to say it again and again, that we as a people, once an election is over, need to take
our party colour spectacles off and see our elected representatives simply for who they are, and judge them based on what they do to progressively advance our country and its people. We must judge, based not on party allegiance, but by whether we have been delivered the promises as recorded in their campaign manifestos. A manifesto is a contract, a contract that was aggressively presented along the campaign trail to ensure support. Until we apply this principle, we will continue to elect candidates to the House of Assembly whose interest lies with status and fortune rather than the concerns of our country. My people of the TCI, it is time for a change of our political mindset. Smell and drink some coffee and let it
by Rose Higgs wake you up. Open your eyes and view our elected members on what they do/ don’t do to advance the country and its people’s agenda. Refrain from vicious personal attacks simply because you don’t
agree with someone’s opinion. Most of all, REFRAIN from vicious personal attacks simply because individuals use their free speech privilege. And to you, elected representatives, remember, the way you represent your views and the way you sit in silence and allow others of your political parties to defend and most of all represent your views, shows a lot about your own character. Who mad too bad! The words have already been penned and spoken. Smelling and drinking my cup of coffee while I await the usual unfounded nasty attacks on my character, yet I shall stand and spread my message of country over politics. Have a bless day TCI!! #CountryOverPolitics
TCI celebrates Universal Children’s Day The Department of Social sanctioned human rights treaty in Development under the Ministry of history; it has made a contributed Home Affairs, Transportation and significantly to the manner in Communication, joined the rest of which children are treated. the world in celebrating Universal Children in the Turks and Caicos Children’s Day on November 20, Islands are recognized as our 2018, which is also being recognized society’s most vulnerable resource as World Day of Prayer and Action and as such, it is imperative that for Children (WDPAC) under the they be given equal opportunity theme, “Our Children: their to reach their full potential; Education, their Future, their communities must unite and Voice”. ensure that they are given a voice, The day was also set aside their rights valued and they are to celebrate milestones made for equipped through education. children and to bring awareness This year the world is to the challenges they continue to ‘Going Blue’ for Children’s Day face. and like many other countries The Convention on the around the world, the Turks & Rights of the Child was adopted in Caicos support building a society 1989 and has been the most widely where every child is in school,
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safe from harm and allow to fulfil The Minister continued; their potential. As the country “We must work harder and smarter moves forward in its continuous to ensure that all our children fight for the rights of children, we leave the education system with must remember that every child the relevant knowledge and skills deserves an adult champion to and are better placed to pursue fight in their corner, so let us stand higher education opportunities and up to our commitment and leave no participate meaningfully in any child behind. Our Children, their work environment. As the Minister education, their future, their voice! responsible for Social Development, Minister with responsibility I reaffirm my commitment to for Social Development, Hon. Vaden ensuring that are children are Delroy Williams, commenting on protected and have the best the day noted; “This day gives us possible chance of becoming nation an opportunity to reflect on what builders. we have done and our ongoing It is therefore my pleasure efforts to safeguard, educate, foster to wish the children of the Turks & and empower our children so that Caicos Islands a “Happy Universal they may go on to lead productive Children’s Day 2018!” and successful lives.”
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Danae Dennie is new Junior Tourism Minister By Todeline Defralien
Danae Dennie, 14 year old of the HJ Robinson High School in Grand Turk has been crowned the 2018/2019 Junior Tourism Minister after outspeaking several other high school competitors from across the country. The annual Youth Congress took place on Wednesday November 21st, at the Gus Lightbourne Sport Complex, Downtown, Providenciales. The 2018 Youth Congress event was a huge success and this year was under the theme ‘Culture and national discovery through physically active and exciting activities’. First runner-up at this year’s event was Shakeim Outten of Maranatha Academy and third place winner was Aaliyah Elliot of Clement Howell High. After her victory, Dennie told The SUN she was elated, adding that the win was a result of countless hours spent preparing her speech. “I really wasn’t expecting this,” she said. “It was a lot of hard work, but I am glad that it worked out for the best. We had a lot of preparation. We worked on my speech almost every day
From L- R – (Hon. Josephine Connolly, TCHTA representatives, Mona Beeson and Stacy Cox, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Ralph Higgs, new Junior Minister Danae Dennie, first runner-up Shakeim Outten, third place winner Aaliyah Elliot and team members of the Tourist Board). and during class to be prepared for the competition. I plan to bring something new and exciting, probably something that no one has ever seen before and I am just really excited because when the former minster spoke about what she did, I really wanted to experience that also.” Dennie’s advice to other students is to practice and perfect their speech, have fun and remember that no matter what, they’re all still winners. Minister of Tourism Hon. Ralph Higgs said he is overjoyed that the event continues to grow from
strength to strength and has produced some very talented and promising leaders. “I try to point out to our students that tourism is by far one of the largest industries in the world, so we’re competing against the United States for the tourism dollar and we are punching well beyond our weight,” Hon. Higgs stated. Higgs encouraged everyone in TCI to take tourism and the opportunities that it can provide very seriously and pursue them. “The winner was exceptional,
but again, this is a very tough region in terms of persons preparing from an academic perspective and I don’t think that our students lack in any way. Once she applies herself and prepares herself she will do well. She speaks well, (is) very articulate and her voice is strong and if she prepares for the subjects she will do well,” Higgs added. Asked how he feels about the future of tourism in TCI, Higgs said “the sky is the limit”. He added: “We continue to grow from strength to strength and we continue to see a strong demand for brand Turks and Caicos, not only from a vacation perspective but from an investment and retirement perspective and I think that they are the elements of a solid tourism industry and a solid future. As people get to explore our family islands remember that the bulk of our tourism happens here in Providenciales, but as people discover Grand Turk, Middle, North & South Caicos and Salt Cay the sky is the limit.” In addition, Higgs thanked the sponsors of the event, organizers, Hotel Association, the Tourist Board and of course the Ministry of Tourism.
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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Swimmer’s ear
By Dr. Marsha Barnett
If you have been swimming, snorkeling, diving or just having a great time in the water at the beach or pool and you start having pain in the ear, and the ear becomes tender to touch, you probably know you have developed a swimmer’s ear. Swimmer’s ear or external otitis, is typically a bacterial infection of the skin of the outer ear canal. Excessive water exposure and water trapped in the ear is a risk factor for developing swimmer’s ear but it’s not the only precipitating factor as frequently placing objects in the ear like cotton swabs or having eczema in the ears are other potential causes of an external ear infection. What are the sign and symptoms? Most times, the initial symptom is a feeling of fullness in the ear as if it is blocked and you may experience a temporary reduction in hearing on that side. This can be accompanied by pain and tenderness to the outer ear when touched. There might be itching to the ear and sometimes there might be drainage of fluid from the affected ear. As the
infection progresses, one might develop a fever and even swollen lymph nodes in the area. How is it treated? Whilst there are over the counter preparations for swimmer’s ears, they are usually best suited as a tool to prevent the development of the condition or to treat early and mild cases. If there is drainage from the ear, intense pain, fever or swollen lymph nodes, it’s probably time to seek medical attention. Your doctor will be able to confirm the diagnosis but also rule out any additional factors such as a middle ear infection which sometimes accompanies the outer ear problem. Additionally, any complicating factors can be managed such as wax impaction, requiring syringing or an ear eczema. Most times, antibiotic eardrops, sometimes containing a steroid, are given to be dropped in the affected ear several times a day. Frequently, oral antibiotics and analgesics are also prescribed. For patients who have recurrent symptoms or chronic outer ear infections, the exacerbating factors
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such as an ear eczema, fungal skin infection, chronic ear irritation for example from hearing aids or allergies must also be addressed. Can it be prevented? For a few persons, swimmer’s ears can be a recurrent problem. However, a few simple practices will help reduce the likelihood of developing an outer ear infection. Dr. marsha Barnett •Decrease exposure to water. If you are prone to infections it is •You can also use a hair dryer on low advisable that you use an ear plug setting to dry the ear canal after when you swim. swimming or using the drying ear •If you already have an ear infection, drops. or if you have a hole in your eardrum, •Do not insert instruments, scratch, or if you have had ear surgery or ear or use cotton swabs in the ears. tubes, first consult your doctor prior to swimming and before you use Swimmer’s ear is a treatable any type of ear drop. condition that usually resolves quickly •Mineral oil ear drops can be used to with appropriate treatment. Typically, protect the ear from water and also it does not have any long-term or help keep wax soft. This might be serious complications. particularly helpful if blockage of the ear canal with wax plays a part *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general in your infection. practitioner who also specialises •A solution of hydrogen peroxide can in dermatology. For questions or be used for occasional ear cleaning comments, please contact her at and to help remove ear wax that drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at can cause water to build up in the Associated Medical Practices - 946ear. 4242.
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Assistant manager of Good Life in TCI This position mainly consists of managing / marketing a villa complex and serving its guests.Writing marketing material (both in English and in French) and SEO experience is also important. Requirements: •University degree in marketing •A minimum of 10 years as a manager/supervisor position •A minimum of 2 years as a property manager of high end villas •Experience in car rental business and boat excursions is a plus •Positive attitude toward work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent writing skills and SEO experience •Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays •Clean criminal record •All candidates must be proficient in the English and French, and speak Spanish •Salary ranges $40,000 - $50,000 per annum. Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders. Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are invited to send their applications to the Labour Commissioner and Immigration Board. Written applications only and accompanying CVs/Resumes must be sent or otherwise addressed to the following: The Directors Good Life in TCI Ltd. c/o EPIC Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd. Cee’s Plaza, Suite 1, Church Folly Grand Turk Turks and Caicos Islands
For immediate release onNovember20th, 2018. This is a public service announcement from Provo Water Company: Bills for the16thNovember,2018 are now available. Please pay this bill by Monday December3rd, 2018 to avoid disruption to your service. Paying Your Bill Bills can be paid directly at Provo Water Company Office in Grace Bay Monday to Friday8:30am to 3:00pm(until further notice). •Bills paid by online banking must be paid not later than 3 days before the due date. You can now pay via RBC as a new addition to our online payment options. •Bills paid at Grace-way Supermarkets must be paid not later than 24 hours before the due date. In the unfortunate event you are disconnected for delinquency: •The full amount plus the required reconnection fee must be settled before the service resumes. •Service will resume the same day for accounts paid up before 12 Noon •Service will resume the following morning for accounts paid up after 12 Noon. Reconnections will not take place after hours. Contact Customer Service Department on 946-5202 or 649-339-9282.
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Seven initiatives to address TCI Crime: A bold perspective (Part 7) Turks and Caicos Islands Defence Force By Rev. Dr. John Malcolm
Of the seven articles that I proposed to write I deliberately left this one for the last. The reason for this is that, as the caption indicates, and if you have been reading with any measure of interest, you will agree that these are indeed bold perspectives. But the reason why I left this one for the last is because this one is the boldest, most audacious, most elaborate of the seven. However, if one were to measure them in levels of importance you will have to agree with me after reading, that this one is the most important in the effort to bring about a reduction in crime. I contend that it is the most important, when one takes into consideration the varied impacts that a Turks and Caicos Island Defence Force will have in bringing about a reduction in crime. I will broadly describe these impacts here: (1) A reduction in the number of Haitian sloops bringing illegal migrants to our shores; (2) A reduction in the numbers of illegal guns and ammunition coming into our country; (3) A reduction of the amount of illegal drugs coming into the TCI; (4) A reduction in illegal poaching and depleting of our fishing stocks; (5) A reduction in the rate of unemployment, which is an underlying factor in criminal activity, by advancing an aggressive recruitment drive to train and provide manpower/ personnel to make up the Defence Force. This initiative has the potential to provide a ballpark figure of approximately 30 – 40 jobs for young men who are presently sitting on the corners and under the trees in our communities, who see no other alternative than to sell drugs and steal to support their habits and in some instances to support their families. This initiative is not gender biased. It makes room for the recruitment and employment of young women as well. I will describe this bold initiative in its various phases. Phase 1 You will recall that I contested the 2016 General Election as an AllIsland candidate; and if you were paying any attention the campaign speeches, you will recall that the idea of a Turks and Caicos Islands Defence Force was one that I propagated every time I took a microphone into my hand, and every time I was called upon to share my views and my vision for the Turks and Caicos islands. I was, and still am, passionate about this, because I believe with all of my heart that this initiative has the potential to bring about the impacts that I have described above. The obvious question is what does a Turks and Caicos Islands Defence Force entail? And how can we go about making it a reality for us? I will advance here as a first
step or phase one, the enhancement of our present border surveillance capabilities. First, this entails, and I have heard similar calls for the same from various quarters, the introduction of biometric technology at our ports of entry, inclusive of facial recognition, finger-printing-scanning and palm-print scanning equipment, the implementation and utilization of eye scanning capabilities and the development of an elaborate data base with connections to regional and international servers to provide access to pre-clearance information protocols for visitors coming to the Turks and Caicos Islands. This further entails, providing the specialist training of immigration and customs personnel to adequately equip them with the requisite skills to provide this highly sophisticated, innovative but vitally necessary level of surveillance at the entry points to the Turks and Caicos Islands. A system such as this, will enable us to know who is coming to our country before they arrive, so that the ‘bad apples’ can be weeded out and denied entry to our country and eventually into our communities. Over the years, there have been cases where individuals who were deported from the US or Great Britain to their countries have ended in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Sometime ago there was prison break in Haiti, and it is believed that a number of the escapees ended up here. It is also believed that members of the notorious Tonton Macoute (the disbanded Haitian special police) found their way to the Turks and Caicos Islands. If this is true, then it is no wonder that we have witnessed such a dramatic spike in criminal activity in our once peaceful TCI communities. The implementation biometrics at our borders will prevent this from happening in the future. Phase Two Phase two of this initiative entails moving the core elements of the idea of a Turks and Caicos Islands Defence Force from conceptualization to realization. We already have what I consider to be the embryonic makings of a Defence Force in the form of the Cadet Corp and the Marine Branch of the Police Force. The Marine Branch of the Police Department is already mandated to patrol our waters, even though the resources to do so adequately are grossly limited. It is conceivable that this Branch of the Police Force can be ‘beefed’ up to the point where it can become a formidable border force. This would require, first and foremost, development of a comprehensive five-year plan that would have as its main component, the training of principal personnel (the present make-up of the Marine Branch) to launch the initiative. Some time ago, I am not sure whether it was a rumor or not, but I heard that the UK was offering training, perhaps in this area of border security. I remember specifically that some of our political leaders were adamant that we should not accept this kind or any kind of assistance from the UK.
The reasoning was that we are aspiring to become a sovereign nation and that we should undertake programs such as this on our own. Well, the reality is this is an ambitious undertaking, one that requires a massive outlay of resource to make it a reality. I am a firm believer that we as a people should be aspiring to manage our own affairs, but I am also cognizant of the fact that our present circumstances, truthfully, with our limited resources makes a project of this nature remotely unreachable any time in the near future. I am also of the opinion that that the UK having the direct responsibility for internal and external security, should be mandated to fully fund a properly developed and properly presented plan to bring to realization the Turks and Caicos Defence Force. The reason why I believe it is their responsibility is because they are morally obligated to prepare us for self-actualization; and this is one of the mechanisms that can propel us toward this ideal. I lived in The Bahamas when the transmission was made from a colonial system of government to an independent Bahamas. I remember vividly that when the idea of training for the development of the Bahamas Defence Force was initially conceptualized, that a cadre of officers were dispatched to the UK for training at the Royal Naval Academy in preparation for the launching of this most vital enforcement entity in their country. There was not any question as to whether the UK would assist, the question was to what extent were they prepared to assist. I am advocating for the initial training of 25 recruits from the present Marine Branch, augmented by recruits from among high school graduates and community to take advantage of the opportunity to be trained and prepared to become the principal and organizing officers of the Turks and Caicos Islands Defense Force. The other entity that is important to the development of this TCI Defense Force is the Cadet Corp. Presently, this body can be considered to be a paramilitary unit. It has the features of an entity such as this. I would espouse for greater resources to made available for the enhancement of the Cadet Corp. I would further support the idea of seeing this body as a feeder program for the TCI Defense Force, that recruitment for UK training can come from this group as well, seeing that they have already undergone a measure of the training in discipline that will enable them to benefit tremendously from the opportunity for advancement. This brings me to phase three of this initiative. Phase Three This third phase requires a massive outlay of financial resources, but I am convinced that where there is a will there is a way. As I indicated earlier I am of the opinion that Great Britain, our colonial masters, should be mandated to fully fund this initiative. The reality is they are presently derelict in their
Rev. Dr. John Malcolm duty to protect us from external forces and they are negligent in carrying out their responsibility to ensure our safety as a people. The influx of illegal migrants and the frequency of the landing of sloops on our shores bringing them, is the stark reality of this gross dereliction and unacceptable negligence of their responsibility. It is being proposed here in phase three that a state-of-the art marine base be built on the island of Providenciales, inclusive of proper docking for patrol vessels to refuel and replenish supplies. These patrol vessels, at least three of them, should be fitted to house six to eight personnel who are adequately trained in weaponry, radar and electronic surveillance, and with the skills to troubleshoot and repair these. Further, they should be trained inthe most advanced search and seizure methods for contraband. Phase three also calls for the construction of satellite bases on Bush Cay and Sand Cay, or Sand Cay and French Cay. These bases should be equipped with the capabilities to enable the patrol vessels to launch effective interdiction exercises on the perimeter of our waters, without having to come ashore to launch operations. The results that will be realized will be, firstly, stopping illegal sloops before they penetrate our borders, secondly, stoppingillegal drugs and guns from infiltrating our borders, thirdly,stoppingillegal poaching of our fish stocks thereby enhancing the protection of these precious resources. It is my honest opinion that any of the seven initiatives that I have discussed over the last few weeks has the potential to bring about a reduction in criminal activity. If this is true, then one can only imagine how effective it would be if the seven initiatives were implemented in the fight against crime in the TCI. While it might be a utopian ideal to believe that it is possible to completely eradicate crime from the TCI, it is nevertheless conceivable that the initiatives outlined in this series of articles, can bring about an appreciable reduction in criminal activity. While many voices have been echoing that ‘something must be done about crime’, these articles have gone beyond the rhetoric and are providing suggestions as to the ‘what can be done about crime’ in the TCI.
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The constitutional talks dilemma Let us start the talks now with UK
By Drexwell Seymour It is very unfortunate that only the Government will be going to the United Kingdom (UK) in December to discuss proposed changes to our Constitution. Our current Constitution came into effect in 2011 and removed a lot of empowerment from our elected officials. This was evident when our former premier, Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing and his team were elected to govern the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2012. After the formation of a Constitutional Committee, and with input from the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the premier made representation to the UK for amendments to the Constitution in 2015 but was rejected by the UK. In 2016, the people elected a new government under the leadership of premier, Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson whose government now has to work under the same 2011 Constitution except for the removal of the position of the CFO. Input from the People It was in 2014, a Constitutional Review Commission was formed chaired by Mr. Daniel Malcolm. Committee members from the PNP comprised of Don Hue Gardiner, Hon. Akierra Missick and Carlos Simons, QC, while the committee members from the PDM comprised of current premier, Hon. Sharlene Robinson, Ashwood Forbes and Hon. Sean Astwood. The Commission held meetings throughout the islands hearing the view points from a cross sectional of people and the Premier Dr.
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
Rufus Ewing presented the findings of the report on December 16, 2014 to the House of Assembly. The Constitution needs amendments Based on feedback from the previous administration and the current administration, we can conclude amendments are necessary in order for our elected government to be empowered to govern and carry out the mandate for which they were elected to do. In fact, most times when you speak to any supporter of the government, and you criticize the government on its performance, the response most times one would get is that we need to change the constitution. There are over 18 amendments that the Government is proposing and it appears that one of the major issues is that the business of cabinet requires consensus of the entire cabinet in order to proceed with any project. This challenge for the current government became public in September 2018 when the Premier stated that when she and her elected officials would agree on projects, they are stalled by the three non-elected officials namely the Governor, the Deputy Governor and the Attorney General. The Government’s position The Government Position is that the recommendations from 2014 were reviewed and on April 24 2018, the Government and the Opposition met and made suggested further changes with an agreement to do final
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
submission. Therefore, they would like to proceed with the constitutional talks so they can have the relevant authority that is expected from an elected government. Therefore, a meeting was set with the UK for December 2018. The current Opposition’s position The Opposition said that they have not withdrawn from the constitutional talks but rather informed the Premier to delay the meeting for March 2019 as holidays are approaching and nothing much would get done and furthermore the opposition would be selecting a leader soon. The Opposition also stated that they also agreed with the Government to have town hall meetings to confirm the additional changes with the people. Let the talks start in December 2018 I believe that the Opposition should join the Government in the UK in December to start the talks even if the talks are just preliminary. At the end of the day, we are talking about the same constitution, and the people of TCI already provided their feedback. Therefore, I doubt very much that the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands position would change. However, to confirm the wishes of the people, the Government and the Opposition still have time to meet with the people. In fact, prior to the Government and Opposition meeting in April 2018, it would have been nice to meet with the people. If the process of constitutional amendments can be lengthy , then why not start the conversation in the UK
Drexwell Seymour now.
Conclusion
It seems to me that the constitutional talks dilemma is a repeat of September/October 2016 when the Government at that time said they invited the opposition to the UK but the Opposition said it was short notice. As a result, the talks were halted because the governor said that it appeared that TCI could not reach a bipartisan agreement on the constitution and it did not make sense for one party to go to the UK. Now today the Opposition is saying to wait until 2019 and our Government is going alone to the UK. This is our country and our priority should be our country and not the political party to which some of us have aligned ourselves with. With that said, I encourage the Opposition to rethink their position and join the Government in December to commence the talks on the proposed amendments to our Constitution.
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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Helping our youth - A crash course in psychological first aid A call to change our perception towards mental health and offer support By Aldora Robinson With all that is happening in the news and being seen on social media, it is evident that supporting positive mental health should to be a priority on every country’s agenda. Of course, issues such as communicable diseases, emergency medical care, cancer and other physical illnesses should also be seen as priorities. However, it is irrefutable how much emotional trauma can be directly correlated to an individual’s lack of mental health. We are not simply speaking here of those clinically diagnosable mental conditions, but also highlighting very basic psychological concerns that our fellow citizens may be battling. Unfortunately, when a person’s mental health needs are not addressed, thus can at times result in tragic outcomes for the individual and others around them. Young people are a group which is susceptible to maladaptive behaviors due to lack of positive mental health practices. This is evident, not only in the Americas, but also in United Kingdom Overseas Territories and yes, even here in our beautiful by nature Turks and Caicos Islands. Journalists in the Cayman Islands during the month of July 2018, released articles highlighting increased juvenile crime in the territory. These findings have reportedly been linked to lack of positive mental health practices, hence the need to stress the End Time Deliverance International Inc. (Haitian Brach) 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
importance of practicing psychological first aid at an early age, and for adults and professionals in youth professions to employ mindfulness at all times. What is psychological first aid? Psychological first aid is a special set of skills that are used to help aliviate stress and assist persons in coping following a disaster or a traumatic incident. Why the need for psychological first aid?
pain, guilt etc. 2.Help them to rewire their initial reactions to failure (defense mechanism). 3.Monitor and guard their selfesteem. Help them to not criticize and condemn themselves. 4.Help them to find positive activities that will deter negative thoughts and produce positive ones. 5.Find meaning in loss. 6.Help them not to ruminate or linger over negative feelings. Practicing emotional hygiene takes a little time and effort, but it will seriously elevate your entire quality of life.
It is customary to put a dressing on a cut or ingest antibiotics to treat an infection, right? In fact, these practices are so Understanding the role we play. customary, that one’s common sense Are we barriers to persons seeking may be brought into question if such help? techniques are not applied when necessary. How many times have you or So why isn’t the same true of someone that you know insisted that our mental health? We are expected to a friend was “being bipolar” because just “get over” psychological wounds — they were moody, or maybe you labeled when as anyone who’s ever experienced someone as depressed because they rejection or agonized over a failure cried or (in your opinion) overreacted knows only too well, emotional injuries to a situation. can be just as crippling as physical Do any of these scenarios ones. We therefore need to learn how sound familiar? The sad reality is that, to practice psychological first aid. yes, a lot of people will be able to say that they have heard these sorts of How can I practice psychological things being said on a daily basis. first aid with my children? The use of mental illnesses as an adjective to describe certain 1.Acknowledge their emotions, emotions and sentiments has simply with keen attention to those which become a large component of our may result in negative thoughts/ colloquial language. What is disturbing behaviors such as embarrassment, though is that many of us go further in
General Secretary Services 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
Aldora Robinson labeling persons as “crazy” or “insane” and offer little to no encouragement to help channel individuals into appropriate mental health services. As a result of these types of statements or actions, many persons shy away from or are reluctant in seeking help because of how they think they may be viewed or labeled. It is time for us to look at mental health from a different perspective. We must change the negative view that currently prevails about persons with mental health issues and seek ways to support better practices for our current and future generations. For additional information, please contact the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence on 649-338-3613 in Grand Turk or 649-338-4737 in Providenciales.
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Island Escape (TCI) Ltd is seeking candidates for the above position. A highly experienced Butler is required to provide full Butler service. Working hours and days will vary, thus we are seeking candidates with a flexible schedule who can work longer hours when required and during holidays. Requirements: Secondary Education at minimum, Certification in Safety Management or Food Safety is a plus, Minimum two years of experience in hospitality, customer service or related field, Must be able to maintain a positive attitude under stressful work conditions, Ability to adapt to fast-paced environment, Willing to work longer hours and during holidays, Multi-tasking skill and with “can do” attitude and able to deliver excellent service, Knowledge in housekeeping and trouble shooting skills, Good communication and leadership skills. Remuneration: $8.50 per hour 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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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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Andaz TCI Residences office opening cocktail party O
n Friday November 16th, Andaz TCI Residences officially opened its sales office to customers in the Turks and Caicos Islands and overseas. To celebrate the opening of the $100 million dollar resort’s new office, a cocktail reception was held at their location at Le Vele Plaza, Suite #103 in Grace Bay. The event was well attended by the local business community and patrons got firsthand knowledge of what to expect from the new resort. Local businessman Ramez Hakoura told The SUN, “We’ve had a lot of great feedback from the community. Some are happy that finally another project is getting off the ground, and to be
honest, we’ve also we’ve had some hesitations.” Although some may not agree with the development, Hakoura noted that 90% of the feedback that they received is fantastic. He also revealed that reservations are coming in from potential buying who are interested in the condos. “We’ve got over 250 emails from people who are interested in condos,” he added. “We are very happy and proud about this project and the team that we have is very hardworking and everyone is really good at what they do. I think that is great motivation.” Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay, a hotel and residences development is expected to open in 2021, marking the Andaz brand’s
first property in the Caribbean. To be developed by Vista Development Ltd. of Pronet Capital, LLC, the property will feature 59 hotel suites and 74 luxury residences, for a total of 170 accommodations, on a stunning 5.5 acre property with a plethora of amenities. Being designed by RAD Architecture Inc, the development will be one of the premiere flagship residential Andaz-branded properties in the Caribbean. Andaz is a global luxury boutique hotel management company that is a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotels Corp. Residences will range in size from studios to penthouses with four bedrooms and priced from $475,000 to $8.5 million.
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Flow Turks & Caicos celebrates 10 year partnership with TCI Tourist Board The 2018 Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board Youth Congress Speech Competition, sponsored by telecommunications giant, Flow TCI, is one of the largest inter high school speech competitions held in recognition of Tourism Awareness Month, consistently drawing a high profile attendance and significant media interest. “We pride ourselves in being not just the #1 entertainment and communications provider but also the #1 sponsor of education and youth in the TCI, and our support towards events as such that brings together
Hall; Marketing the brightest young minds to present Delleriece their ideas on how we can catalyse this Communications Executive, Mr industry reaffirms our commitment Darron Hilaire and Business Support to innovation and advancement,” said, Officer, Ms Anissa Bootle, are proud Flow Country Manager, Mrs Delleriece to have been the premier sponsors for this event now for over 10 years. Hall. This year’s theme, “Adventure Bringing remarks at today’s Tourism: Culture and National proceedings, Hilaire, Marketing Discovery through physically active Communications Executive, and former and exciting activities” elicited riveting Junior Minister of Tourism remarked, presentations from a total of seven “We as a company believe in the contenders representing seven private potential of this event that acts as an and publicsecondary schools from incubator and a catalyst in producing around the Turks and Caicos Islands. the next layer of leadership that will Flow Turks and Caicos, represented attend to the need and demands of this today by Country Manager, Mrs industry, our society, and by extension
the world.” Danae Dennie, 14 years old, fourth form student, from the Helena Jones Robinson High School, today captured the coveted title of Junior Minister of Tourism 2018-19. Following closely, shy of one point, Shakiem Outten, the only male contender in the competition came in at 2nd place, representing Marantha Academy, and in third position, representing the Clement Howell High School, Aliyah Elliot. For more highlights from today’s event, follow us on Facebook at Flow TC or on Instagram at @flowtci.
2nd place winner Shakeim shares a photo with mother and Flow Marketing Comms Executive, Darron Hilaire
Danae Dennie, the newly appointed 2018-19 Jr Minister of Tourism
Distinguished guests pictured at 2018 TCTB Youth Congress
Hon Premier in attendance at the 2018 TCTB Youth Congress
L to R - Aliyah Elliot, CHHS (3rd Place), Shakeim Outten, MHS (2nd Place), and Danae Dennie (1st Place)
Representatives pictured at the 2018 TCTB Youth Congress
Shakeim Outten, 2nd place winner at 2018 TCTB Youth Congress.
Shakeim’s mother, Mrs Valeria Outten and teacher share a photo
Shakeim, the only male contender capturing 2nd place share a photo with winner
Top Three Winners pictured with Tourist Board Training Manager, Ms Blythe Clare
Time Keeper and Judges deliberating final scores
Top Three Winners pictured with Flow Country Manager, Mrs Dellereice Hall
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‘In The Pink’ Organizers give back to their sponsors I
n celebrating their 10th year anniversary, organizers of the annual In The Pink event set aside a special day for their sponsors giving back to them at a ‘Thank You’ cocktail event last week. The event took place on Thursday, November 8th at The Palms Turks and Caicos. All Sponsors were presented with trophy plaques engraved with a special thank you quote.
The evening was spectacular as sponsors mixed and mingled over cocktails and tasty hors-d’oeuvres. The annual In The Pink cancer fundraiser, which was held on Saturday October 13th at The Palms Turks and Caicos, raised around $60,000 for the National Cancer Society. The event played host to a mega-shopping frenzy, a PINK Poker
Tournament sponsored by Casablanca Casino and a lavish after-party where PRIME DJs rocked The Palms Courtyard well into the night, included a silent auction and raffle giveaways. The In the PINK committee, local cancer survivors, their loved ones, families, friends and a host of other caring volunteers have come together to present the annual event since 2009.
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STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO MANAGE YOUR ELECTRICITY COSTS
Rising global fuel prices are impacting utilities all across the Caribbean, and customers are feeling the effect on their bills by way of the Fuel Factor (or Power Cost Adjustment). The Fuel Factor is used to recover the cost of fuel that produces the electricity, which powers your homes and businesses. It is based on the price of fuel at the time it is purchased from our supplier, Sun Oil Ltd., and it is subject to world market prices. We cannot control the price of fuel, but we encourage you to conserve energy. By carefully managing how you use electricity at your home, you can reduce your electricity bill.
Use Your Refrigerator Efficiently • If your refrigerator was made before 1993, consider replacing it with a newer, Energy Star model which reduces electricity usage by as much as half. • Leave enough space between your refrigerator and the walls so that air can easily circulate around the refrigerator. • Don’t keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. • Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. • Do not open the doors of your refrigerator frequently. For more information call our customer service department at 649-946-4313 or visit our website at www.fortistci.com/energy-conservation
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‘Hampton Water Wine’ introduced to TCI Market
ine lovers can now look forward to a brand new addition in the marker as ‘Diving Into Hampton Water” was recently launched in Turks and Caicos Islands. Singer Jon Bon Jovi who has a soft spot for the Hamptons launched a rosé brand inspired by summers spent on the East End. With the help of his 23-year-old son Jesse (who came up with the name and concept) and famed French winemaker Gerard Bertrand, Bon Jovi officially launched “Diving Into Hampton Water” in Providenciales on Wednesday November 7th at Coral
Pavilion. Wine lovers and specialists had the opportunity to taste the new wine and some are calling it the best they’ve had yet. Although Jon Bon Jovi was not present at the official launch party, Jesse Bon Jovi told The SUN, “We came up with this idea about two years ago, we use to go up to the Hamptons a lot and one late night we set down on my porch and my dad offered me a glass of pink juice and I said no dad you’re not drinking pink juice anymore, you’re drinking Hampton water and just like
that the idea was born. Two years later we got a 90 point rating from wine spectator and we just launched in the beautiful Turks and Caicos and we can’t wait for all of you to go and give it a try.” Hand-picked by the finest wine makers the South of France has to offer, Hampton Water Wine is made up of the perfect blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. Hampton Water is now available at the Wine Cellar on Leeward Highway.
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Netflix star Millie Bobby Brown, 14, named youngest-ever UNICEF envoy
The United Nations children’s plays a girl with special powers who agency UNICEF appointed Millie tries to help rescue a missing boy in Bobby Brown, the star of hit Netflix “Stranger Things”, has spoken out in series “Stranger Things”, as its the past against bullying and last year youngest ever goodwill ambassador deleted her Twitter account after a on Tuesday and the 14-year-old had a slew of hate-filled comments. message for world leaders: “Listen to Her appointment as a UNICEF us.” goodwill ambassador marked World “I want to raise issues about Children’s Day and comes after Brown education and violence and ending co-hosted UNICEF’s 70th anniversary bullying and ... making sure children celebrations in New York in 2016, have a safe environment and clean interviewing David Beckham on stage. water,” Brown told Reuters at the When asked if she had a message for United Nations. “But I’m still learning world leaders, Brown told Reuters: what I feel passionate about.” “Listen to us. Youth is very powerful.” Emmy-nominated Brown, who She pledged to speak out for
As he gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Snoop Dogg thanks ... himself
millions of children and young people whose voices had been silenced, shine a light on issues that vulnerable children suffer around the world and make sure children know their rights and empower them. Brown said she would use her platform, which includes more than 18 million followers on Instagram. She was also the youngest person to make Time magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential figures. “In becoming a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, I share the title with a hero of mine - the late, great Audrey Hepburn, who once said: ‘As
Millie Bobby Brown you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping others and one for helping yourself’,” Brown told a news conference announcing her appointment. “That’s exactly what I intend to do,” she said.
Robert De Niro and wife split after 20-year marriage
LOS ANGELES - Oscarwinning actor Robert De Niro and his wife of more than 20 years have separated, media reports said on Tuesday. De Niro, 75, and Grace Hightower, 63, have been living apart for some time, The Hollywood Reporter, celebrity website TMZ and People magazine said, quoting anonymous sources. De Niro’s spokesman did not return a request for comment. The “Raging Bull” actor and Hightower married in 1997 and have two children. It was De Niro’s second marriage. “Sometimes things don’t work out the way you hope or want them to,” a source close to the family told People Rapper Snoop Dogg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame magazine. Snoop, 47, took his early LOS ANGELES - California De Niro, one of America’s most rapper Snoop Dogg received a star success as a rapper into work as a respected actors and winner of two on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on film and television actor in shows like Oscars, has tended to keep his family Monday, and celebrated by giving “Starsky & Hutch” and “Training Day,” and his private life out of the spotlight. and as a television producer. He has himself a big thank you. The musician and star of an also ventured into reggae and gospel unlikely television pairing with lifestyle music, survived several brushes with guru Martha Stewart - “Martha and the law over drugs and guns possession, Snoop’s Potluck Dinner” - was awarded and last month published his first the honor on the 25th anniversary of cookbook, “From Crook to Cook.” “Snoop is just pure, raw talent. his debut album “Doggystyle.” “I want to thank me for Nobody sounds like Snoop,” record Pop music titan Taylor Swift believing in me, I want to thank me producer Dr. Dre, who produced the for doing all this hard work, I want to “Doggystyle” album in 1993, said at on Monday announced a new record thank me for having no days off, I want the ceremony. “His style and charisma deal with Universal Music Group that to thank me for never quitting, I want made me feel like he was destined to be will give her greater control over her own music and could boost future to thank me for always being a giver, a superstar.” payouts to artists for music played on and trying to give more than I receive, Snoop has won multiple music streaming service Spotify. I want to thank me for doing more right awards, but never a Grammy. Swift, who with best-selling than wrong, I want to thank me for “Twenty Grammy nominations being me at all times,” the “Drop It Like but not one won. They need to catch albums like “1989” and “Reputation” is one of pop music’s wealthiest and It’s Hot” singer said at the ceremony. up,” Snoop told reporters. most influential artists, said the deal with Universal Music Group (UMG) included an agreement that any potential sale of UMG’s shares in Spotify “result in a distribution of It was the Roaring ‘20s. pilots a steamboat and entertains money to their artists, non-recoupable.” Calvin Coolidge was in the White his passenger, Minnie Mouse, by “They have generously agreed House, the New York Yankees had making musical instruments out of to this, at what they believe will just won their third World Series the menagerie on board, according be much better terms and paid out title and Mickey Mouse made his to IMDB.com. previously by other major labels,” the debut on the silver screen. Mickey Mouse, whom the “Fearless” singer told her 113 million On Sunday, Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney Co calls its global Instagram followers in a posting. the brainchild of cartoonist Walt ambassador, also starred in Disney’s Spotify, which with some 83 Disney that eventually came to critically acclaimed 1942 animated million paid subscribers is the world’s symbolize a global entertainment film “Fantasia,” and would go on most popular paid music streaming empire, celebrates his 90th birthday. to launch a franchise with “The service, went public in April. The iconic rodent, whose Mickey Mouse Club,” the 1950s easily recognizable silhouette television series that was a favorite “I feel strongly that streaming was consists simply of a big circle and of American baby boom kids. founded on and continues to thrive two little ones for ears, launched His image appeared on based on the magic created by artists, his celluloid career in “Steamboat T-shirts, lunch boxes and watches, writers and producers,” Swift wrote. Willie,” at New York’s Colony and the telltale mouse ears are still Swift, 28, said she would also Theater on Nov. 18, 1928. worn by kids visiting Disney theme own all of her master recordings going In the eight-minute-long, parks today. forward. The financial terms of her black-and-white cartoon, Mickey deal with UMG were not released.
Robert De Niro and his wife Grace Hightower He made headlines last month when he was among a slew of critics of U.S. President Donald Trump who were sent crude pipe bombs in the mail. None of the devices exploded and a Florida man was arrested and is awaiting trial.
Taylor Swift uses music muscle to seek higher payouts for others
Mickey Mouse, the icon of an animation empire, celebrates 90th birthday
Pop music titan Taylor Swift Swift has long used her leverage in the industry to campaign for better payments to artists from streaming services. In 2017, she returned her music to Spotify almost three years after complaining publicly that streaming services did not pay artists enough. Online streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have become the recording industry’s single biggest revenue source, and last year overtook physical sales of CDs and digital downloads for the first time, global industry body IFPI said in an April report. Universal Music, a unit of Vivendi, said the multi-album, multi-year agreement was effective immediately.
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LIFESTYLE Tens of thousands die in Africa each year due to fake drugs When Moustapha Dieng came down with stomach pains one day last month he did the sensible thing and went to a doctor in his hometown of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital. The doctor prescribed a malaria treatment but the medicine cost too much for Dieng, a 30-yearold tailor, so he went to an unlicensed street vendor for pills on the cheap. “It was too expensive at the pharmacy. I was forced to buy street drugs as they are less expensive,” he said. Within days he was hospitalized - sickened by the very drugs that were supposed to cure him. Tens of thousands of people in Africa die each year because of fake and counterfeit medication, an E.U.funded report released on Tuesday said. The drugs are mainly made in China but also in India, Paraguay, Pakistan and the United Kingdom. Almost half the fake and low-quality medicines reported to the
World Health Organization (WHO) between 2013 and 2017 were found to be in sub-Saharan Africa, said the report, also backed by Interpol and the Institute for Security Studies. “Counterfeiters prey on poorer countries more than their richer counterparts, with up to 30 times greater penetration of fakes in the supply chain,” said the report. Substandard or fake antimalarials cause the deaths of between 64,000 and 158,000 people per year in sub-Saharan Africa, the report said. The counterfeit drug market is worth around $200 billion worldwide annually, WHO says, A vendor writes as she stands in a legal pharmacy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast making it the most lucrative trade of suffering. The night in hospital cost last month. Fake drugs also threaten a illegally copied goods. Its impact has him more than double what he would been devastating. have paid had he bought the drugs thriving pharmaceutical sector in several African countries. Nigeria said more than 80 the doctor ordered. “After taking those drugs, the That has helped prompt children were killed in 2009 by a teething syrup tainted with a chemical provenance of which we don’t know, Ivory Coast - where fake drugs were normally used in engine coolant and he came back with new symptoms ... also sold openly - to crack down on blamed for causing kidney failure. All this had aggravated his condition,” the trade, estimated at $30 billion by For Dieng, the cost can be said nurse Jules Raesse, who treated Reuters last year. measured in more than simple Dieng when he stayed at the clinic
FDA to ban flavored e-cigarettes at U.S. convenience stores The U.S. Food and Drug the MarkTen brand, British Administration on Thursday American Tobacco Plc (BAT) and announced sweeping new Imperial Brands Plc, the maker restrictions on flavored tobacco of blu e-cigarettes, all said they products, including electronic supported efforts to reduce youth cigarettes popular among access. teenagers in an effort to prevent Altria said it believes a new generation of nicotine the devices have the potential to addicts. be “less harmful products that The much-anticipated can deliver nicotine to adults announcement will mean that who want them.” only tobacco, mint and menthol Imperial said it was e-cigarette flavors can be sold developing a technology that can at most traditional retail outlets lock the devices if an underage such as convenience stores. person tries to use it. Other fruity- or sweet-flavored A man smokes an e-cigarette in New York, BAT said that while varieties can now only be sold at U.S., September 27, 2018 “flavors play an important role in age-restricted stores or through smokers a rush. They are widely an adult smoker’s transition out online merchants that use age- believe to be less harmful than of smoking, we understand the verification checks. combustible cigarettes, but the FDA’s concern that some flavors The FDA also plans to long-term health consequences of can play a role in increasing seek a ban on menthol cigarettes, using the devices are unknown. youth appeal.” a longtime goal of public health Data released on E-cigarettes have been advocates, as well as flavored Thursday by the FDA and the a divisive topic in the public cigars. U.S. Centers for Disease Control health community. Some focus FDA Commissioner and Prevention showed a 78 on the potential benefit of Scott Gottlieb said the moves percent increase in high school shifting lifelong smokers to less are meant to prevent young students who reported using harmful nicotine products, while people from continuing to use e-cigarettes in the last 30 days, others fear it will create a new e-cigarettes, potentially leading compared with the prior year. generation addicted to nicotine. to traditional cigarette smoking. More than 3 million high Last year the FDA under “I will not allow a school students, or more than 20 Gottlieb extended until 2022 a generation of children to become percent of all U.S. high school deadline for many e-cigarette addicted to nicotine through students, used the products, products to comply with new e-cigarettes,” Gottlieb said. along with 570,000 middle school federal rules on marketing The agency has faced students, according to the survey. and public health. Today’s mounting pressure to act on Juul and tobacco restrictions on flavors are interim e-cigarettes amid their surging giant Altria Group Inc had measures that companies must popularity among U.S. teenagers announced measures to pull follow before submitting detailed in recent years. One of the most flavored e-cigarette products plans before the deadline. popular devices, made by San from retail outlets, after the The new rules on Francisco-based Juul Labs Inc, FDA threatened in September e-cigarette flavors mean that has become a phenomenon at U.S. to ban Juul and other leading many of the sweet and fruity high schools, where “Juuling” e-cigarette products unless their varieties believed to be most has become synonymous with makers took steps to prevent use popular among minors will only vaping. by minors. be available in stores such as E-cigarettes vaporize a Juul, Logic, a unit vape shops or tobacco shops that liquid containing nicotine, the of Japan Tobacco Inc, Altria, do not allow under-age people addictive stimulant that gives which makes e-cigarettes under inside.
Babies’ brain development may not depend on sleeping through the night Infants who don’t sleep through the night don’t seem to be at higher risk for cognitive or motor development problems, a Canadian study suggests. Deciding when or whether to train infants to sleep through the night is one of the most fraught issues new parents face, with some previous research suggesting that insufficient sleep may lead to a range of developmental problems for babies. Less is known, however, about whether babies’ development is influenced by how many of their sleeping hours occur in a long uninterrupted stretch overnight. For the current study, researchers examined data on 388 mother-baby pairs, asking women about their own moods and their babies’ sleeping routines and assessing infants’ cognitive and motor development when the babies were 6, 12 and 36 months old. “We found that a high percentage of 6and 12-month-old infants do not sleep through the night and that it was not associated with infant development or mother’s mood,” said study leader Marie-Helene Pennestri of McGill University in Montreal and the Riviere-des-Prairies mental health hospital. “Therefore, parents should not worry if their infant does not sleep through the night by 6 months of age,” Pennestri said by email. Babies in the study were classified as sleeping through the night when they got at least six hours of uninterrupted rest. At age 6 months, about 62 percent of mothers reported that their babies slept at least six hours a night. Girls were more likely to do this than boys; 70 percent of girls slept through the night compared with 56 percent of boys. At this age, only 43 percent of mothers reported that their babies slept at least eight hours a night. While girls were slightly more likely than boys to do this, the difference was small and might have been due to chance. Breastfeeding was associated with lower odds of sleeping through the night, the study also found. About 55 percent of babies who slept six hours a night at age 6 months were breastfed, while 81 percent of infants who didn’t sleep for six uninterrupted hours were breastfed.
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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
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
Myron Clare 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
#539115
Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board #539116
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
#539039
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
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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Chiraag Ltd.
The Grouper
KISSIA THOMAS-CORNWALL
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
Of South Caicos Is seeking a domestic worker To work 5 days per week Duties include house cleaning, laundry, and ironing Salary: $6.25 per hour Please contact: 243-3196 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
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:
Hermilie FanFan Prevalcin
Brandalee Hanchell
Kennrick Gardiner
South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking a Babysitter Duties include: Cleaning the house and watching three (3) Kids Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour This position is a new position Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board
In Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker •Must be able to take care of a Special needs child and maintain home •Must also be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy T o work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 244-9754 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 Labour Board
In Grand Turk Is seeking a Labourer and Domestic Worker The Labourer must be able to do minor repairs around the house, water plants and clean yard The Domestic Worker must be able to take care of kids and maintain the home To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-1532 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 Labour Board
#539123
#539122
#539114
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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
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
Donna Brooker of Dizzy Donkey Ltd. Seeks to employ a Sales Representative in Grand Turk At a Salary of $350.00 per week To work 5 days per week Successful Applicant is required to market and sell products to customers on behalf of the business on a daily basis This position is presently being held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are TC Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and to MRS. Donna Brooker at Tel no. 232-1439
2017 Red Construction 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
deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc
This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder #539114
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
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
LUCNER ALEXANDRE
Warren Williams
Of South Caicos Is seeking a fisherman To work 6 days per week Duties include fishing, diving, and cleaning seafood Salary: $6.25 per hour Please contact: 346-2830 This is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board
In Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker To take care of kids and maintain home Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 246-9114 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 Labour Board
Office Essentials Plus
Lucia Defralien Paul
In Grand Turk Is in need of a Store Clerk The person filling this position must be honest, hard working, computer literate and speaks English He or she will be responsible for the daily running of the store and keeping accurate records of inventory and any other duties deemed necessary by management. Hours of operationMon to Fri 8am to 5:30pm and Sat 9am to 1pm. The salary is $1,200.00 monthly. This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Please send all written applications with a current Photo ID, legal status, and a character reference letter to:Dwight or Juline Higgs, Office Essentials Plus, Windmills Plaza, Unit #2. Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. Contact numbers: 649-2310400 or 649-2316975 Turks and Caicos Islanders, should also forward a copy to The Labour Board
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Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker •To take care of two older persons and maintain the home •The applicant must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact Lucia Defralien Paul at 241-9720 This position is a new position Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board
Daniel Malcolm
Mr. Curtis L Simmons
Gillian Delancy
In Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties Include but limited to General Cleaning and Maintaining A single Family home, Laundry and providing After school care for infant. To Work 5 Days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour The position is currently held by a work permit holder Please Contact 241-1347 Interested Belongers must submit to The immigration Board
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
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
Robert Johnson
Premier Solution
Premier Solution
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
Location: Leeward Palms, Providenciales Is looking for a Domestic worker To take care of two young kids. Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English To work 6 days a week Salary $6.50 /$7.00 an hour Please Contact 649-231-3617 This Position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islands Should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
Location: International Drive, Providenciales Is looking for a Helper To do general house cleaning. Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English. To Work 6 days a week Salary $6.50 /$7.00 an hour Please Contact 649-231-3617 This Position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islands Should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board
FNM Variety Store
VILLA CARE TAKERS
Kalookis
#539114
End Time Deliverance#539114 International Inc. (Haitian Brach)
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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.
Unit #1 Le Vele Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Is looking for: Cook •Must follow cooking instructions and deliver wellprepared meals. •Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen •Set up work stations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipments. Salary is $8.00 per hour This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board
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Bill eases way for long-term residents to apply for PR in Cayman Island The Immigration Transition Bill seeks to remove a restriction that prevents residents who have been in the Cayman Islands for more than nine years from applying for permanent residence. In introducing the bill in the Legislative Assembly, Premier Alden McLaughlin said these eligibility rules for applying for permanent residence could be construed as arbitrary and were the unintended consequence of immigration law changes made in 2013. When the term limit for work permit holders was extended from seven to nine years in October 2013, a restriction was imposed that required anyone who wished to apply for permanent residence to do so before the end of their ninth year of residence. “The rationale was that there should be a cut-off point that coincided with the expiry of a work permit holder’s term limit,” Premier McLaughlin said. The legislation gave
residents, who were in Cayman for more than nine years as of the Oct. 25, 2013, a period of 90 days to apply. However, a significant number of people missed this opportunity, despite repeated public announcements and internal government circulars at the time, Mr. McLaughlin said. These residents have since been blocked from applying for permanent residence. In addition to those who have missed the deadline, others have been impacted by changes in their personal circumstances that prevent them from becoming permanent residents under existing rules. These cases include divorcees from a Caymanian or permanent resident spouse, who despite having lived in Cayman for more than nine years cannot apply for permanent residence and are unable to obtain a work permit because their term limit has expired. Similarly, government workers who missed the
opportunity to apply in 2013 would be forced to leave the islands should their employment end, the premier said, because they cannot get a work permit once their term limit of nine years has expired. “While the reasons for introducing the nine-year limitation for work permit holders are understood, there is arguably no compelling justification for imposing the same limitation on persons who are not subject to those term limits,” the premier said. “We are also confident, having done the analysis, that by removing the nine-year restriction, only a limited number of persons would benefit,” he noted. Since work permit holders have to leave the islands at the end of their term limit, the only beneficiaries of the proposed legal change would be those who have been able to remain legally resident beyond nine years on some other basis.
CCJ to hear appeal from man who claims his jail sentences “excessive” B R I D G E T O W N , resulting in the deaths of six Barbados,– Seven years after young women. he was convicted and sentenced The women reportedly died after to six consecutive terms of life Alleyne firebombed the store imprisonment, a 29-year-old man during a robbery attempt. A second young man, is appealing to the Trinidad- based Caribbean Court of Justice Jamar Dwayne Bynoe, 27, who (CCJ) on the “excessive” nature of was charged in connection with the sentence. the same tragedy was sentenced Renaldo Alleyne was to hang on July 1, 2016 after sentenced in June 2011 on being found guilty of six counts of manslaughter charges less than a murder. year after he was held responsible Alleyne had argued for the September 3, 2010 fire at before the Court of Appeal that a business store in the capital the life sentences imposed on
him were excessive and that the request trial judge did not consider a “discount” for his early guilty plea. But in dismissing his appeal, the Court of Appeal held that his sentences were neither excessive, disproportionate or wrong in principle, given the gravity of the offence, and that the issue of a discount does not apply to an indeterminate sentence. Alleyne will now go before the CCJ, which is the island’s highest court, on December 5.
Pilot had not declared emergency when Air Jamaica flight ran off runway-Minister The pilot of the Air Jamaica flight that was forced to make an emergency landing at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) earlier this month, did not declare an emergency, Public infrastructure Minister David Patterson said Monday. Patterson told the National Assembly that the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is now conducting an independent investigation into the Fly Jamaica flight OJ256 emergency landing on November 9. He told legislators that the pilot did not declare an emergency, instead, it was reported to air traffic control that there was a hydraulic issue and the flight to Canada would return. Patterson said that upon
Public Infrastructure Minister David Patterson speaking in Parliament landing, based on preliminary reports, all emergency procedures were activated and of the 128 passengers on board, eight of whom were crew members, 10 were transported to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre for medical treatment. He said the remaining persons were examined at the CJIA. Importantly, the minister
said the pilot did not declare an emergency, instead, it was reported to air traffic control that there was a hydraulic issue and the flight will return. He said crash tenders were immediately deployed to the runway and standby mode activated and that the site was secured by officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). Last weekend, one media outlet here reported that an 86-yearold woman may have become the first fatality of the incident. NEWS SOURCE quoted relatives as saying the passenger, who was in the company of two other relatives heading to Canada, was taken to the private hospital two days after the plane was forced to crash land at the CJIA.
St. Lucia Opposition files motion of no confidence in government The main opposition St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) Tuesday filed a motion of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, calling also for his immediate resignation as the head of the two and a half year-old administration. “In my capacity as leader of the Parliamentary Opposition and leader of the St. Lucia Labour Party, I delivered this morning to the Clerk of Parliament for onward submission to the Speaker of the House, a copy of a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance,” SLP leader, Phillip J. Pierre told a news conference ahead of the start of Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament. Chastanet led the United Workers Party (UWP) to an 11-6 majority in the Parliament following the June 6 general elections. The SLP won the other six seats. Pierre said that the motion and the anticipated debate, will articulate the deep concerns, anxieties and the feeling of hopelessness among large sections of the St. Lucian society about the uncaring and irresponsible manner that the business of this country is currently managed. He said that since the appointment and installation of Chastanet as prime minister and minister of finance, economic growth, job creation and external affairs, St. Lucia has been governed in a manner that has undermined the Constitution, its conventions and practices. “We have witnessed a growing abuse of public office, unreasonable and irrational decision-making, unsustainable fiscal deficits, squandering of the State’s financial resources, and a debilitating decline in the public trust and confidence in the Prime Minister’s ability to govern the country”. Pierre said that Prime Minister Chastanet while recognizing the requirement of a deputy Speaker by proposing and supporting the nomination of Sarah FloodBeaubrun as deputy Speaker, caused her to resign at a subsequent meeting of Parliament without explanation, leaving the position vacant. “This amounts to no more than an abuse and contempt for the intentions of our Constitution and the People’s Parliament.” The Opposition leader said that Prime Minister Chastanet has refused to lay in Parliament for debate, a statement on the use of the funds in the St. Lucia National Economic Fund established under the Citizen by Investment Programme (CIP), despite pleas from the public and the Opposition. “The Prime Minister, by his failure to do so, has acted in breach of the Act, thereby contributing to growing suspicions about the lack of transparency and trust in the Citizenship by Investment Programme. “The Prime Minister has recklessly and irresponsibly allowed the economy to descend into unsustainable deficits and has embarked on the dangerous path of having to fund those deficits by incurring more debt,” Pierre said. He said the “misguided actions and inactions” of Prime Minister Chastanet as it relates to the health of the nation “have plunged the provision of healthcare services into a deep crisis, created rising uncertainty, undermining morale among health care practitioners, and has now encouraged an exodus of trained nurses from the health care system.”
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General election to be held by April, 2019 in BVI TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, – Governor Augustus Jaspert says a general election will be held in this British Overseas dependent territory by April 16, 2019. In a media release, Jaspert said an early general election is being held based on advice of Premier Dr Orlando Smith, who decided to forego a by-election for the Fifth Electoral District. According to Jaspert , the Premier believes the territory should forego a by-election to avoid having two elections that would have happened one shortly after the other. “In deciding to accept this advice, I considered carefully what would be in the best interests of the Virgin Islands and the electorate and agreed with the Premier that it would not be in the best interests of the people of the Virgin Islands to hold both a byelection followed shortly after by a
Governor Augustus Jaspert full general election next year. The governor further explained that since there will not be a by-election, the general election will be held within a reasonable timeframe from the date the Fifth District seat became vacant. “I have received legal advice that the holding of a general
election within a period of six months from the date of the death of the member of the Fifth District may be a [good] compromise date between foregoing a by-election and holding a general election,” the governor said. “I consider the holding of a general election by 16th April 2019 as a reasonable time frame. I will be advised accordingly in due course on the dates the Premier wishes to dissolve the House and hold an election prior to that date in April,” he added. In anticipation of the early election, Governor Jaspert has urged legislators to unify and “ensure that key legislation on governance, security and recovery are passed before the House dissolves”. The Fifth District became vacant last month following the death of Representative Delores Christopher who was first elected as a legislator in 2003
Guyana welcomes American Airlines Guyana has welcomed the inaugural American Airlines flight to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country on Thursday night saying its geographical location presents a unique opportunity to potentially become a hub between South America and the rest of the world. The airline is offering four flights weekly from Miami and Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge, speaking at a ceremony to welcome the first flight, said the occasion is symbolic of the integration of Guyanese and American economies through the vital service of air transport. He said the agreement with American Airlines marks a positive step towards the development of air services in Guyana, and will generate trade, promote tourism and create employment opportunities. “As Guyana embarks on a new development trajectory, we have placed emphasis on improving our air and land connectivity. “Our geographical location presents us with a
unique opportunity to potentially become a hub between South America and the rest of the world. In recognition of this and the increasing number of visitors to Guyana, we embarked on the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Expansion,” Greenidge told the ceremony. Public Infrastructure Minister, with responsibility for Aviation, Annette Ferguson, in welcoming American Airlines to the Guyana market, said that with Guyana’s largest diaspora community residing in the United States, the new flights could prove to be advantageous to Guyanese. “American Airlines entering the Guyana market is timely as we prepare to host the first ever International Civil Aviation Conference (ICAO). Participants of this conference will have the option of experiencing the quality service American Airlines is world renowned for. “ Also, with four weekly return flights between Georgetown and Miami, Guyanese now have more travel
options to get to the destinations in North America and beyond,” Ferguson said. Managing Director of International Government Affairs, at American Airlines, Robert Wirick said Guyanese will be connected to approximately 150 destinations in and out of the US. He said that the longterm plan is to increase the destinations as well as the number of flights per week. “This is the 19thdestination in South America for American Airlines we are the only US carrier offering services to and from the country. From Miami we are able to connect your country to more than 100 destinations in the US,” Wirick said. Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, (GCAA) Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Egbert Field and United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway both welcomed the airline to the Guyana market stating their expectations for great returns for both the US and Guyana.
CDB champions the call for a more resilient energy sector at 2018 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum B R I D G E T O W N , Barbados – Improving the resilience of the Region’s energy sector, especially when it comes to natural disasters and the impacts of climate change, must be a priority for all countries in the Caribbean. The theme of resilience was brought into focus during the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) presentations at the 2018 Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) in Miami, Florida from November 7 to 9. Speaking during the opening of the Island Resiliency Action Challenge event, on November 7, CDB’s VicePresident (Operations), Monica
La Bennett noted that the energy sector is central to every country’s goal of achieving sustainable development, and emphasised the importance of improving the resilience of the electricity grid. “The Region has identified improving the resilience of electricity systems and by extension, the energy sector, as a key component of its energy matrix transformation. Any plan for improving the resilience of our electricity systems must be seen as part of the overall strategy for building economic resilience. In fact, it must now be seen as an imperative linked to the very sustainability and survival of our
Region,” said La Bennett. The Vice-President noted that even as countries continue to pursue renewable energy solutions, they must seek to ensure that decisions are underpinned by careful analysis of the associated costs and benefits. She therefore encouraged stakeholders to make use of concessionary resources such as those available through the Green Climate Fund and the Adaptation Fund. La Bennett observed that determining the level of resilience to be incorporated, and the associated investment required, will require that several areas be considered.
Bahamas closes embassy in Haiti as unrest continues in French speaking country The Bahamas government Tuesday said that its embassy in Haiti would remain closed “until further notice” as it joined other countries in shutting down their diplomatic buildings as unrest continues in the Frenchspeaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the decision to close down the embassy followed consultations with the country’s ambassador to security personnel in Haiti. “Due to continuing unrest in Haiti, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise members of the public that the Embassy of The Bahamas in Port au Prince will be closed until further notice,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, adding that “security directives have been issued by the United Nations (UN) Mission in Haiti – MINUJUSTH, implementing a curfew from 2200 hours to 0500 hours until further notice. “It is the policy of The Bahamas in situations such as this to act in conjunction with the Diplomatic Community, and the UN if present in the jurisdiction,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, adding that the national airline, Bahamasair has also suspended its flights into Haiti until further notice. It urged the public to consult Bahamasair as to when flights are likely to resume. “All staff of The Bahamas Embassy are safe. The Ministry continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates on new developments as they arise.” The United States Embassy Tuesday lifted its security measures so that US employees can get to work. But it said that the Consular Section is open only for emergency services for US citizens. Canada has also closed its embassy as a result of the situation. At least six people have been killed and several others injured as opposition demonstrators have taken to the streets in Haiti demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise and a full investigation into the use of the funds under the PetroCaribe, the Venezuela oil initiative to assist countries in the region. Police have confirmed that the deaths occurred across the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country and that several arrests had been made. The spokesman for the National Police of Haiti (PNH), Michel-Ange Louis Jeune, said that six people were killed, five others injured and 20 arrests were made, but the opposition organisers speaking at a news conference late Sunday said that 11 people had been killed, 47 wounded and 75 others arrested. The opposition parties have said they will continue their protest action this week. Meanwhile, former Haitian foreign affairs minister Edwin Paraison, says he believes the government has failed in managing the crisis affecting the economic life in the country.
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Memorandum signed to boost international investment in Jamaica A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) to partner on initiatives that will make investing in Jamaica “an easier process for international investors”. In a release Thursday, JAMPRO said the agencies will collaborate on initiatives that will expedite investment projects, and facilitate the movement of serious investors. It added that both agencies are also committed to sharing knowledge that will build capacity within each organisation. “As JAMPRO guides investors through the necessary steps to making their projects possible; including immigration and related matters, the Agency found it critical to collaborate further with PICA to make recommendations to streamline immigration processes that affect investments. Both parties have prioritised working together with the aim of facilitating foreign direct investment, in an effort to stimulate economic growth and job creation,” the release said. President of JAMPRO Diane Edwards said she had great expectations for the partnership as both bodies have had a long-standing relationship to address matters related to investment. “We are looking forward to this partnership with PICA as they have committed to working with us to improve immigration processes that affect investments. As we target more investment projects, JAMPRO hopes to look at different tiers of visas, including an investor visa, that will allow JAMPRO verified investors a more seamless immigration experience. We are fully supportive of this partnership, and I believe that this will be a fruitful relationship for both organisations,” Edwards said. For his part, Chief Executive Officer of PICA, Andrew Wynter, said the passport agency was pleased to increase its cooperation with JAMPRO. “This is another example of two government agencies coming together to work for the common good of the country, so we welcome the participation and partnership with JAMPRO on this initiative.”
Bahamas AG wrong for RBDF critique
The attorney general’s said they do not believe the RBDF scathing critique of the Royal did all that it could during its Bahamas Defence Force’s (RBDF) initial search and rescue efforts. search and rescue efforts for On Sunday, Prime a missing pilot and his plane Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis following the November 8 plane promised to order a full review crash was “off-base” and not of the protocols, procedures and factual, charged National Security agencies involved in search and Minister Marvin Dames yesterday. rescue efforts. Dames also apologized for Dames, who has also anything that might have been continually defended the RBDF’s said by officials that brought grief efforts, said yesterday that, “The to the family of the missing pilot. men and women of the RBDF have As he addressed the Senate last been working from the time this week, Attorney General Carl incident happened. Bethel suggested that the RBDF “The commodore mishandled the search for pilot himself would have mentioned Byron Ferguson, who remains National Security Minister Marvin Dames communication issues, okay, he missing. we sit, PLP, FNM or DNA; it’s just admitted to that. Bethel insisted that the it.” “But just yesterday we continue to government needs to arrange for Ferguson’s plane, a six- have officers go down. members of the force to undergo seater Piper Aztec, crashed in “…You can dive into sensitization training. waters two nautical miles from water and pick up something, but Asked his thoughts Lynden Pindling International search and rescue and recovery is on Bethel’s comments outside Airport, authorities said. a different thing. Cabinet, Dames said, “I have In the hours after the “When the defense force many thoughts on it. I think he crash, officials spotted the plane, divers initially started they have was absolutely off-base. I don’t but eventually called off the to go based on international have anything else to say to that. search. When they returned the standards and methods. He was off-base. next morning, they were unable to “You have to grid off the “Every organization find the wreckage. ocean floor, the debris field, you has areas in which they need to On Thursday, Bethel have to methodically search in improve on. The defense force is called it “unimaginable” and patterns. no different, the police force, every “mind-boggling” that the team had “That’s different as agency of government. But we found the airplane’s wreckage and opposed to someone just pulling have to be careful not to get caught abandoned it. a boat up and diving down and up in the frenzy of attacking an He said that he will picking up something. entire agency in the absence of use his position to see “that “We have to understand evidence, whether it is my party whatever the error, whatever the that this is how it works the world or anybody else’s party. procedural misstep, whatever the over, alright. “We as leaders ought to perfunctoriness of what may have “Now we will wait for set the example and when we fail happened in the past, that this the review and I think that is to do that then anything follows. will never, ever, ever be repeated extremely important. We have to “The vast majority of men again, because plainly the damage wait for the review and see what and women in the Royal Bahamas being done to families and to the it shows because at the end of the Defence Force are hard working psyche of this nation by these day we all are in this for the same people; police force, hard working, things is simply unacceptable”. thing. We’re in it to bring some and we have to take these things The same day Bethel resolution, to give the family some into account. made his assessment, volunteers peace. “I’m not saying we can’t working with the online “Yes, criticism will come be critical. community group HeadKnowles and that’s all a part of it and we “When the facts are there, discovered portions of what is have to look at it realistically we need to face up to it, live up to believed to be wreckage of the wherever we need to improve, it and address it. fatal crash. we need to improve, absolutely “When we don’t have facts, Ferguson’s relatives, alright, but as we criticize, we as leaders, we have to be careful who have expressed extreme have to be cognizant that we are when we open our mouths, no frustration and dissatisfaction armed with the facts and that’s all matter on what side of the fence with the search and rescue attempt, I’m saying.”
Green Climate Fund affirms its partnership with CDB ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Green Climate Fund and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) today signed a legal agreement to open doors for more climate finance projects in the Caribbean Region. The signing of the Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) took place on the margins of the Green Climate Fund’s Caribbean Structured Dialogue meeting, taking place this week in Grenada, which brings together regional stakeholders to plan climate action across the Caribbean Region. Javier Manzanares, GCF Executive Director a.i., welcomed the agreement and stressed its importance for increasing financial flows to climate projects in the region: “The Caribbean is particularly vulnerable to climate change devastating impacts and significant investments are needed in the region’s infrastructure to strengthen its resilience. The
GCF-approved projects. Accredited Caribbean Development Bank has a Entities are key to GCF’s climate long and successful track record and I’m convinced that our partnership is finance work as they bring forward funding proposals to the Fund and a huge step towards unlocking new then oversee, supervise, manage climate finance potential in the region. and monitor these proposals when GCF is looking forward to new climate approved. projects by CDB and to working together to accelerate climate action The Caribbean is one of the key priority regions for GCF due to in the Caribbean”. its exposure to climate impacts and “CDB views the signing of its needs of climate finance. To this this Accreditation Master Agreement as an important milestone in our date, GCF Board has approved a relationship with GCF. This Agreement number of climate adaptation projects in Barbados, Grenada, Dominica and will catalyse our efforts to mobilise much-needed funding to build climate Monica La Bennett, Vice-President (Operations), other Caribbean countries. During the second Structured resilience in the Bank’s Borrowing CDB (left) and Javier Manzanares, Executive Member Countries. We are looking Director ad interim (right), GCF sign the AMA in Dialogue with the Caribbean in forward to a productive partnership Grenada on November 9, 2018 Grenada, senior policymakers with GCF, having taken this very between GCF and an Accredited and other stakeholders, including important step towards implementing Entity. They set out the basic representatives from CDB, have innovative climate solutions in our terms and conditions as to how the been discussing the ways to improve region,” said Monica La Bennett, Vice- Accredited Entity and GCF can work regional cooperation on climate finance President (Operations), CDB. together for the use of GCF resources. issues, to boost their engagement with AMAs are the central The agreement is a prerequisite for all GCF and to explore new investment instrument in the relationship GCF Accredited Entities to implement opportunities.
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UK PM May: Getting rid of me risks delaying Brexit LONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday toppling her would risk delaying Brexit and she would not let talk of a leadership challenge distract her from a critical week of negotiations with Brussels. In the days since she unveiled a draft EU divorce deal, May’s premiership has been thrust into crisis. Several ministers, including her Brexit minister, have resigned and some of her lawmakers are seeking to oust her. More than two years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU, it is still unclear how, on what terms or even if it will leave as planned on March 29, 2019. May has vowed to fight on, but with both pro-EU and pro-Brexit lawmakers unhappy with the draft agreement, it is not clear she will be able to win the backing of parliament for it, raising the risk Britain leaves the EU without a deal. “These next seven days are going to be critical, they are about the future of this country,” May told Sky News. “I am not going to be distracted from the important job.” “A change of leadership at this point isn’t going to make the negotiations
any easier ... what it will do is mean that there is a risk that actually we delay the negotiations and that is a risk that Brexit gets delayed or frustrated.” To trigger a confidence vote, 48 of her Conservative lawmakers must submit a letter to the chairman of the party’s so-called 1922 committee, Graham Brady. More than 20 lawmakers have said publicly that they have done so, but others are thought to have submitted letters confidentially. Brady told BBC Radio on Sunday the 48 threshold had not yet been reached. Brady said he thought it was likely May would win any confidence vote, making her immune to another challenge for 12 months under the party’s rules. Mark Francois, one lawmaker who has submitted a letter, said he expected some colleagues were taking soundings from local party members over the weekend before making a decision. At the center of concerns over the deal is the Northern Irish backstop, an insurance policy to avoid a return to border checks between the British province and EU-member Ireland. Critics say it would leave Britain bound to the EU in perpetuity
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street via the back exit in London, Britain, November 16, 2018 and risks dividing the United Kingdom by aligning Northern Ireland more closely with the EU’s customs rules and production standards than mainland Britain. The DUP, a small Northern Irish party which props up May’s minority government, has threatened to pull its support if the backstop means the province is treated differently from the rest of the United Kingdom. DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds said on Sunday it was “time to work for a better deal which does not
undermine the integrity of the United Kingdom”. May said negotiations were continuing and she intended to go to Brussels and meet European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. She said she would also be speaking to other EU leaders ahead of an EU summit to discuss the deal on Nov. 25. “We won’t agree the leaving part, the withdrawal agreement, until we have got what we want in the future relationship because these two go together. The focus this week will be on the future relationship,” she told Sky. “It is the future relationship that delivers on the Brexit vote.” Former foreign minister Boris Johnson, who resigned in July over May’s Brexit plans, said it was “either a tragic illusion or an attempt at deception” to think issues with the exit deal could be remedied in the next stage of talks. “I have heard it said that this is like a football match, in which we are one-nil down at half-time, but ... we can still pull it back and get the Brexit we want,” Johnson wrote in his weekly column for Monday’s Daily Telegraph.
Republican Scott secures Florida U.S. Senate seat after recount Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Rick Scott, Florida’s outgoing governor, was declared the winner on Sunday of his hard-fought U.S. Senate race against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson following a hand recount of ballots, giving Republicans control of both of the state’s Senate seats for the first time since the 19th century. In the recount of the Nov. 6 election, Scott won by 10,033 votes out of 8.19 million cast statewide, Florida elections officials said. Scott took 50.05 percent, compared to 49.93 percent for Nelson, they added. A three-term senator first elected to the chamber in 2000, Nelson, 76, telephoned Scott, 65, to concede the race, then issued a statement voicing worry about “a gathering darkness” in American politics in recent years. Republicans including President Donald Trump made allegations, without offering evidence, that the recount process was marred by fraud. Scott’s victory gave the Republicans 52 seats in the 100-member Senate. In Mississippi, Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Mike
Espy will compete in a Nov. 27 runoff with Senate Majority Leader Mitch election after neither won a majority in McConnell welcoming newly elected their U.S. Senate race. Republican senators. Nelson became the latest “I just spoke with Senator Bill incumbent Democratic senator toppled Nelson, who graciously conceded, and in the midterm congressional election I thanked him for his years of public in which the Republicans expanded service,” Scott said in an emailed their majority in the Senate but lost statement. control of the House of Representatives. The statement ended, “Let’s Other defeated incumbent get to work.” Democratic senators included Joe In his own recorded statement, Donnelly in Indiana, Heidi Heitkamp Nelson lamented the tone of American in North Dakota and Claire McCaskill politics in recent years and hoped for in Missouri. “a safe and sane future.” He took what Republicans will hold both seemed to be a veiled swipe at Trump. Senate seats from Florida, the third “We have to move beyond a most-populous U.S. state and a regular politics that aims not just to defeat but battleground in presidential races, for to destroy; where truth is treated as the first time since 1875, during the disposable, where falsehoods abound, post-Civil War period. and the free press is assaulted as the The recount process was just ‘enemy of the people,’” Nelson said. as contentious as the campaign itself, Trump said on Twitter, “From with the candidates filing lawsuits day one Rick Scott never wavered. He and leveling allegations at one another was a great Governor and will be even including Scott saying Nelson was a greater Senator in representing the trying to “steal” the election. Even People of Florida.” before the recount process was Scott, who was prevented by completed and he had not yet been state law from running for a third term deemed the victor, Scott appeared as governor, initially emerged from the last week in Washington at an event election with an official lead of
Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Rick Scott is accompanied by his daughter Allison Guimatd less than 0.5 percentage points, which prompted a recount. The Florida Senate battle and the race to replace Scott as governor were closely watched contests Democrats had hoped to win. On Saturday, Democrat Andrew Gillum conceded to Republican rival Ron DeSantis, an ally of Trump, in the governor’s race, which also had gone to a recount.
Italian police confiscate Mafia villas in Rome swoop ROME - Italian police on Tuesday confiscated eight luxury villas illegally built in Rome by its most infamous and entrenched Mafia clan in dawn raids involving some 600 police. City mayor Virginia Raggi, who watched the operation carried out against the Casamonica mobsters, said the properties would be demolished by the end of the year. “Today is an historic day for the city of Rome and for Romans,” said Raggi, a member of the antiestablishment 5-Star Movement
who has been criticised for not doing more to clean up the Italian capital. “We are putting an end to years of illegality and are sending a strong statement to the Casamonica clan,” he said. After years of operating in the shadows, the family leapt to public attention with a lavish funeral for one of its godfathers in 2015. A helicopter dropped rose petals on mourners while posters were strung on the railings of a city basilica which read: “You have conquered Rome, now conquer paradise.”
The Casamonica family has been associated with crime in the south-eastern quarters of Rome for several decades, but the high profile funeral sparked a fierce backlash with politicians demanding a comprehensive legal assault on the clan. In July, 33 members of the group were arrested in raids on gaudy properties which were filled with gilded mirrors, marbled sculptures of animals and extravagant, regal furniture. Raggi said some of the
villas confiscated on Tuesday had been built in areas of archaeological interest. “Some houses had even incorporated whole features of the historic Felice Aqueduct,” she said, referring to a 16th century city waterway. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who heads the farright League party, has promised to join in when the bulldozers set to work on the villas. “The party is over,” he said on Monday as he visited the police operations room.
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Venezuela’s former treasurer took $1 billion in bribes Venezuela’s former national treasurer admitted receiving over $1 billion in bribes as part of illicit foreign currency operations that involved a local television mogul now indicted in U.S. courts, according to U.S. court documents unsealed on Tuesday. Alejandro Andrade, who ran the treasury for four years under late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, received properties, platinum and gold Rolex watches and Mercedes Benz vehicles thanks to the scheme, the documents from the Southern District of Florida say. He did so with the help of conspirators including Raul Gorrin, owner of television station Globovision, who has been charged with paying bribes to Andrade and others as well as helping to launder the payments, according to documents unsealed this week. The cases are part of a broad effort by U.S. federal prosecutors to crack down on the use of the U.S. financial system to launder proceeds from rampant corruption in the crisis-stricken country that is suffering from hyperinflation. President Nicolas Maduro has said little about criminal proceedings against former Venezuelan officials, but says the United States is seeking to undermine his government through financial sanctions. The Venezuelan Information Ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment. Both Andrade, who was treasurer from 2007 to 2011, and Gorrin made vast sums taking advantage of Venezuela’s exchange controls, according to the documents.
U.S. prosecutors also Tuesday. announced a guilty plea by Gorrin, who also owns Gabriel Jimenez, a Venezuelan insurance firm Seguros La citizen who admitted to conspiring Vitalicia, was charged in an with Gorrin and others to acquire indictment unsealed on Monday Dominican Republic-based Banco with violating U.S. anti-corruption Peravia and use it to help launder laws in efforts to win contracts bribe money. to carry out currency exchange Reuters was unable to operations for the government. obtain comment from Andrade Between 2008 and 2017, or Jimenez. Gorrin’s defense Gorrin facilitated more than attorney, Howard Srebnick, did $150 million in bribe payments to not immediately respond to a officials in Venezuela’s treasury request for comment. for access to currency deals, with Since 2003, the exchange funds wired from Swiss bank control system has sold heavily accounts to accounts in Florida, subsidized dollars through state U.S. prosecutors said. currency agencies or government A U.S. Department of auctions. But dollars on the black Justice press release on Tuesday market have fetched at least said that Gorrin paid bribes to double and sometimes 10 times Andrade. more, allowing the well-connected Neither Globovision nor to buy cut-rate dollars and resell La Vitalicia responded to requests them at a huge profit. for comment. Gorrin’s whereabouts Andrade received bribes were not immediately clear. He from brokerages to sell dollar- faces a maximum penalty of 45 denominated bonds on behalf of years in prison if found guilty. the government, the documents Gorrin allegedly also say. bought jets, yachts, “champion The brokerages kept part horses” and luxury watches in of the proceeds and returned Florida and Texas for a government kickbacks to him by buying him official as a bribe, according to the items including 17 horses, 35 indictment. luxury watches, 12 cars and six A biography on Gorrin’s South Florida homes, according to personal website describes him a list of the property he agreed to as a salsa-loving lawyer and relinquish to U.S. authorities. businessman. He bought a 25 He also handed over nine percent stake in an insurer that bank accounts in the United States would later be known as La and Switzerland, the documents Vitalicia in 2008, 10 years after say. Chavez came to power. Andrade in late 2017 Globovision, once a agreed to plead guilty to one virulently anti-government count of violating the U.S. Foreign station, overhauled coverage and Corrupt Practices Act and this softened criticism of Chavez’s month agreed to hand over the successor, Nicolas Maduro, after assets, according to the documents, Gorrin purchased the channel in which were under seal until 2013, reporters said at the time.
Mexican drug lord, Beltran Leyva, dead at 56 of cardiac arrest
Soldiers escorts head of the Beltran Leyva drug cartel Hector Beltran Leyva MEXICO CITY - Hector Beltran Leyva, a Mexican drug lord whose cartel earned a reputation as one of the country’s most vengeful and ruthless, died late on Sunday in hospital of cardiac arrest after being transferred from jail with chest pain, Mexican authorities said. Beltran Leyva had been incarcerated since March 2, 2016 in Federal Prison Number 1, a maximum security facility in central Altiplano, Mexico, where he was facing federal prosecution for various crimes, the Mexico Interior Ministry said in a statement announcing the death. Nicknamed “the H,” according to the statement, Beltran Leyva’s capture in 2014 near a town where he had posed as an art and real estate dealer was seen as a major victory for Mexican authorities in their decade-long war against drug gangs. The snaring of the Beltran Leyva cartel’s boss dealt a serious blow to a drug gang named after a group of brothers who became infamous for the bloody turf war waged with their former ally, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Guzman is currently facing trial for drug trafficking in federal court in Brooklyn. Authorities said Beltran Leyva, 56, was transferred on Sunday from prison to hospital minutes after security officers noticed he had severe pain in his chest that did not respond to first aid from prison doctors. The statement “noted that, at all times, Beltran Leyva ... received the medical attention he required and that the staff of the hospital as well as the federal center, exhausted all the clinical resources at its disposal.”
U.S. considers adding Venezuela to terrorism sponsors list WASHINGTON The United States is considering adding Venezuela to its list of state sponsors of terrorism but no final decision has been made, a person familiar with the deliberations said on Monday. Adding Venezuela to the list could limit U.S. economic assistance and impose financial restrictions on a country already suffering from hyperinflation, mass migration and shortages of food and medicine. Discussions on the issue have moved forward in recent days with strong lobbying from Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who has long pressed the administration to take a tougher stand against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the source said. A time frame for a decision on whether to add Venezuela to the terrorism list had not yet been determined, the source said. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said it would be a challenge for the Trump administration to provide concrete proof linking the Maduro government to terrorism if it decides to put Venezuela on the list. The four countries currently on the list - North Korea, Iran, Sudan and Syria - have been found to “have repeatedly provided support for acts
of international terrorism.” Rubio and two other Republican senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in September urging him to name Venezuela a state sponsor of terrorism and accusing it of links to Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, but they offered no proof. The Trump administration has levied several rounds of sanctions against Maduro’s Socialist-led government since 2017, accusing it of undermining democracy. On Nov. 1, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed a disrupting Venezuela’s gold exports. Venezuela’s Information Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Maduro, who denies limiting political freedoms, has said he is the victim of an “economic war” led by the United States. The Washington Post, which first reported that the Trump administration was considering the designation, said the U.S. State Department had been asking for feedback on the proposed move from various agencies in recent days. A State Department spokesperson said it “consistently
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a meeting with ministers at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela November 2, 2018 and on an ongoing basis reviews to be illegitimate,” the official said, available information and reiterating Washington’s rejection of intelligence, from many sources, on the outcome of Venezuela’s elections possible state-level involvement earlier this year. Maduro won a new in terrorism, evaluating all six-year term in May but his main credible, verified, and corroborated rivals disavowed the election and information in its entirety.” alleged massive irregularities. The White House declined to “The regime really comment. understands that the world is getting A senior U.S. official told smaller for them. And that’s the kind Reuters earlier this month that the of pressure that is needed to really Trump administration was “looking change minds in the regime. The at all potential avenues” to pressure sanctions are having an effect,” the Maduro’s government. official said. “We believe his presidency
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Mother had ‘no other choice’ but to sell her 6-year-old daughter Herat, Afghanistan - An unprecedented drought in Afghanistan has led to families selling their children just to be able to feed their households. CNN has spoken to multiple families around the western city of Herat who have been forced from their homes because of a record dry spell that, according to the United Nations, has forced more people from their homes in 2018 than the record violence afflicting the country. The UN estimates that over 275,000 people have been displaced by the drought, 84,000 of them in the city itself, and 182,000 in the region of Badghis. Four years of failed rains have savaged the agriculture of the region, and even caused the opium crop to fall by a third this year, despite record output in 2017. The extreme weather conditions are causing concerns that global climate change is having a severe impact on the world’s most fragile country, where decades of war
have ground the economy and society sold her. How would she know? She “The wheat crop failed, we couldn’t is a child. But I had no other choice. grow melons -- all the other crops to dust. Outside Herat, in a refugee Whether in tears or laughter, she will failed because of drought. We lost our camp, a CNN cameraman met have to go. Who would sell a piece of livestock. The sheep, cows and goats all died of hunger as there wasn’t Mamareen, who has lost her husband her heart unless they really have to?” Her fate lay meters away, in fodder for them.” to the war, her home to the climate This was not an isolated case. and now her daughter to the urgent another, richer tent in the camp, with need to feed her other children. Akila, Najmuddin, her purchaser. Part of A man who refused to give his name 6, is now, under the warped economy this transaction is cultural -- part of discussing the sale of his 4-year-old of this tent city, the possession of the mores of a society where girls have daughter said: “I had no other choice, I another family. Mamareen sold Akila long been traded for dowries rather had no money and no source of income. for $3,000 to Najmuddin, who has than being asked for consent. But to The man came here and gave me two promised her to his 10-year-old son, Najmuddin, this was an act of charity. options: either to pay back his money “Her family didn’t have anything to eat. or to give him my daughter. I went Sher Agha. “I fled my village with my three They were hungry,” he said. “I know I with the latter.” These devastating decisions children because of severe drought,” am also poor, but I am sure I can pay it come at a time when Afghanistan is she says. “I came here thinking that I off slowly... in two to three years.” The Afghan cameraman asked, reeling from a series of superlatives. will receive some assistance, but I got nothing. To avoid starvation among aren’t they children? “It doesn’t matter. Record Taliban control or influence my children, I gave my daughter to a These things happen here. Even an old of territory -- at 45% according to the man for about $3,000, but have only man marries a young girl. It happens.” US inspector into the war -- and record got $70 so far. I had no money, no food Najmuddin is victim of the same civilian casualties. And a very high, and no breadwinner -- my husband drought that has destroyed worlds yet undisclosed number of Afghan across western Afghanistan, which security force deaths, the actual figure was also killed.” Asked if Akila knew her fate, was once the breadbasket of the war- being classified by the US and Afghan she said: “She doesn’t know that I have torn, landlocked nation. He said: governments.
After Khashoggi murder, some Saudi royals turn against king’s favorite son LONDON Amid international uproar over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, some members of Saudi Arabia’s ruling family are agitating to prevent Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from becoming king, three sources close to the royal court said. Dozens of princes and cousins from powerful branches of the Al Saud family want to see a change in the line of succession but would not act while King Salman the crown prince’s 82-year-old father - is still alive, the sources said. They recognize that the king is unlikely to turn against his favorite son, known in the West as MbS. Rather, they are discussing the possibility with other family members that after the king’s death, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, 76, a Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman younger full brother of King Salman typical European monarchies, there is and uncle of the crown prince, could no automatic succession from father take the throne, according to the to eldest son. Instead the kingdom’s sources. tribal traditions dictate that the king Prince Ahmed, King and senior family members from each Salman’s only surviving full brother, branch select the heir they consider would have the support of family fittest to lead. members, the security apparatus Senior U.S. officials have and some Western powers, one of the indicated to Saudi advisers in recent Saudi sources said. weeks that they would support Prince Ahmed returned to Prince Ahmed, who was deputy Riyadh in October after 2-1/2 months interior minister for nearly 40 years, abroad. During the trip, he appeared as a potential successor, according to to criticize the Saudi leadership while Saudi sources with direct knowledge responding to protesters outside a of the consultations. London residence chanting for the These Saudi sources said downfall of the Al Saud dynasty. He they were confident that Prince was one of only three people on the Ahmed would not change or reverse Allegiance Council, made up of the any of the social or economic reforms ruling family’s senior members, who enacted by MbS, would honor existing opposed MbS becoming crown prince military procurement contracts and in 2017, two Saudi sources said at the would restore the unity of the family. time. One senior U.S. official said Neither Prince Ahmed nor the White House is in no hurry to his representatives could be reached distance itself from the crown prince for comment. Officials in Riyadh despite pressure from lawmakers did not immediately respond to and the CIA’s assessment that MbS requests from Reuters for comment ordered Khashoggi’s murder, though on succession issues. that could change once Trump gets a The House of Saud is made definitive report on the killing from up of hundreds of princes. Unlike the intelligence community.
Pope says world mustn’t turn a blind eye to migrants, the poor VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis criticized rising wealth inequality and the treatment of migrants on Sunday, saying the world should not ignore those “tossed by the waves of life”. “Injustice is the perverse root of poverty,” Francis said at a Mass marking the Roman Catholic Church’s annual World Day of the Poor. “The cry of the poor daily becomes stronger but heard less, drowned out by the din of the rich few, who grow ever fewer and more rich.” Francis also reiterated his support for migrants saying that people must pay attention to “all those forced to flee their homes and native land for an uncertain future”. His remarks came as hundreds of migrants from a caravan of Central Americans were stalled at the U.S.-Mexico border after being denied entry to the United States,
Pope Francis although Francis made no direct reference to the situation in the United States. A report this year by Oxfam said 3.7 billion people, or half of the global population, saw no increase in their wealth in 2017, while 82 percent of the wealth generated last year went to the richest one percent of the global population.
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American killed on remote Indian island off-limits to visitors An American visiting one of the islands in India’s remote cluster of Andaman and Nicobar has been killed by a group of hunter-gatherers who live there isolated from the outside world, two police officials said on Wednesday. The North Sentinel Island is out of bounds for visitors, and is home to the Sentinelese community, who allegedly killed the American, identified as John Allen Chau, after he was illegally ferried there by fishermen, the officials added. “A murder case has been registered,” one of the officials told Reuters. Both officials sought anonymity as they are not authorized to speak to the media.
In a statement late on Tuesday, Deepak Yadav, a senior police officer, said authorities in the island chain in the Bay of Bengal had launched an investigation. The investigation began after police were contacted by the United States consulate in the southern city of Chennai, which has been in touch with Chau’s mother, the statement said. “We are aware of reports concerning a U.S. citizen in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,” a consulate spokeswoman said in an email. “When a U.S. citizen is missing, we work closely with local authorities as they carry out their search efforts,”
she added, but declined to provide further details over privacy concerns. One of the police sources told Reuters Chau was a preacher who had visited the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the past. Police have learned he had a strong desire to meet the Sentinelese and preach on the island, the source added. Reuters was unable to confirm if Chau planned to preach on the island, and was not immediately able to trace contact details for his family or a representative. One police source told Reuters Chau hired a fishing dinghy and, aided by the fishermen, reached the vicinity of the island on Nov. 16, before
transferring to a canoe. His body, spotted the following day by the fishermen on their return, has not yet been retrieved, the official said, adding that the fishermen who took him there had been arrested. North Sentinel Island is about 50 km (31 miles) west of Port Blair, the capital of the island cluster. In 2006, two fishermen, whose boat strayed onto the 60-sq-km (23-square-mile) island, were killed and their bodies never recovered. An Indian Coast Guard helicopter sent to retrieve the bodies was repelled by a volley of arrows from the community, believed to be the last pre-Neolithic tribe in the world.
French prosecutor investigates some of Former NYC mayor Bloomberg giving Johns Hopkins $1.8 billion for financial aid Macron’s campaign finances PARIS - French prosecutors on Tuesday opened an investigation into the source of funds worth 144,000 euros that helped finance President Emmanuel Macron’s election campaign in 2017, a source at the prosecutor’s office said. The investigation comes after the National Commission for Campaign Accounts and Political Financing (CNCCFP) was unable to trace some donations made to Macron’s En Marche (On the Move) party by cheque and electronic transfer, the source added. The unaccounted for funds represent a small fraction of Macron’s campaign spending. According to the CNCCFP, Macron raised 16.8 million euros in campaign finances — below the cap set by French law — and spent almost all of it. Macron’s party did not respond immediately to a request for comment. Paris prosecutors are also investigating alleged irregularities in the 2017 campaign spending of hardleft leader Jean-Luc Melenchon. The former Trotskyist was interrogated by police and his headquarters raided last month in connection with
President Emmanuel Macron takes part in a conference at the UCL university in Louvain-LaNeuve, on the last day of an official state visit in Belgium, November 20, 2018 the allegations. “Will they also raid Macron’s house? Will they confiscate his list of members and donors? Or will this be a case of double standards,” Melenchon tweeted. The far-right party of Marine Le Pen, Rassemblement National (National Rally, formerly known as National Front) and the centrist Modem party are also investigation for alleged misuse of EU funds.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at the Bloomberg Global Business forum in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018 NEW YORK - Former New will make the Baltimore, Maryland York City mayor and billionaire university’s admissions permanently Michael Bloomberg is giving $1.8 “need-blind.” “I want to be sure that the billion to Johns Hopkins University for student financial aid at his alma school that gave me a chance will be mater, Bloomberg said in an opinion able to permanently open that same piece published on Sunday in The door of opportunity for others,” he New York Times. wrote in the Times. Bloomberg rejoined the Bloomberg, the founder and chief executive of global media Democratic Party last month ahead company Bloomberg LP, said the of the Nov. 6 congressional elections, money will used for aid for qualified amid speculation he might run for the low and middle-income students and White House in 2020.
Trump sets off storm by criticizing retired Navy admiral WASHINGTON — President a role in tracking down bin Laden Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm and carrying out the risky raid into of criticism and charges that he is Pakistan. He called Trump’s remark politicizing the military by faulting a “patently ridiculous.” “It demonstrates a profound war hero for not capturing al-Qaida lack of understanding of how our leader Osama bin Laden sooner. Trump took shots at retired military and intelligence agencies Adm. William McRaven in a Fox News operate and undermines the president’s interview Sunday in which he also own standing as commander-in-chief,” asserted that the former Navy SEAL Panetta said in a statement. The controversy follows a and former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command was a “backer” pattern of concerns raised by former of Trump’s 2016 rival, Hillary Clinton, senior military officers about Trump’s and supporter of President Barack grasp of the military’s role, including those who assert that his decision to Obama. “Disgusting,” the George W. send thousands of active-duty troops Bush administration’s White House to the U.S.-Mexico border shortly counterterrorism adviser, Fran before the Nov. 6 midterm elections Townsend, wrote Monday on Twitter. was a political stunt. Trump also drew criticism Leon Panetta, who was CIA director during the bin Laden raid and later for his decision not to visit Arlington served as secretary of defense, said National Cemetery on Veterans Day Trump owed an apology to McRaven last week, following his trip to Europe. and to all of those in the military He said later he “should have” visited and intelligence agencies who played the cemetery but was too busy with
official business. McRaven told CNN he is a fan both of George W. Bush and Barack Obama, having served under them. “I admire all presidents, regardless of their political party, who uphold the dignity of the office and who use that office to bring the nation together in challenging times,” he said pointedly. McRaven previously had drawn widespread attention for lambasting Navy Adm. William McRaven addresses the Texas Trump for repeatedly calling the Board of Regents in Austin, Texas news media the “enemy of the people.” McRaven had said the president’s Trump said. words were “the greatest threat to Asked whether military democracy” in his lifetime. When this leaders were not due credit for having was raised in the Fox News interview, killed the al-Qaida leader, Trump said, Trump lashed out at McRaven, who “They took him down but - look, look, organized and executed the bin Laden there’s news right there, he lived in raid in Pakistan in May 2011 as head Pakistan, we’re supporting Pakistan, of the secretive Joint Special Operation we’re giving them $1.3 billion a year, Command. which we don’t give them anymore, by “Wouldn’t it have been nice if the way, I ended it because they don’t we got Osama bin Laden a lot sooner do anything for us, they don’t do a than that, wouldn’t it have been nice?” damn thing for us.”
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Amazon picks New York City, Virginia for $5 billion new headquarters
Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it will build offices for up to 25,000 people in New York City’s Queens borough and in Northern Virginia, near Washington, D.C., ending a year-long bidding war for a $5 billion second headquarters that will now be split in two. In addition, Nashville, Tennessee, will be home to Amazon’s new East Coast hub of operations, adding 5,000 corporate jobs. The move boosts Amazon’s presence around New York City and the nation’s capital while also giving it more of a foothold in the center of the country as it seeks to gain a recruiting edge over Silicon Valley tech companies. The new Washington headquarters will be located in National Landing, in Arlington, Virginia, and the New York City headquarters will be located in the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens. “These two locations will allow us to attract world-class talent that will help us to continue inventing for customers for years to come,” said Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon. Amazon had received more than 200 proposals from across North America vying for a home base in addition to its Seattle headquarters. New York and Virginia beat out 18 others, including Los Angeles
A woman pushes a stroller at Gantry Plaza State Park, in Long Island City and Chicago, on a short list Amazon that would have accompanied one released in January. bigger office. Cities and states promised The company has already had billions of dollars of tax breaks and to navigate similar issues at its more other inducements in exchange for than 45,000-person urban campus in Amazon’s so-called HQ2. They also Seattle. An affordable housing crisis handed over infrastructure, labor and there prompted the city council to other data that could prove useful in adopt a head tax on businesses in May, other ways to the world’s largest online which Amazon helped overturn in a retailer. subsequent city council vote. It was not immediately clear The headquarters split also how negotiations unfolded once means the economic benefits for Amazon settled on the plan for two the hosts will be muted relative to offices. The company had originally expectations, especially given the said it would spend more than $5 selected cities’ size verses some of the billion and add up to 50,000 workers at other shortlist contenders. one location. The two areas already have Amazon said the split gave relatively low unemployment rates, it more geographic diversity for and Fitch Ratings has noted that recruiting and could also help lessen even a full HQ2 only represented 1.5 congestion and cost-of-living increases percent of the Washington area and 0.5
percent of the New York area’s labor force. The particular neighborhoods Amazon chose offer lower rents and more attractive zoning than central business districts nearby, a Brookings Institution report said. Some critics had pushed for more transparency from cities and states in the bidding process, warning that the benefits of hosting a massive Amazon office may not offset the taxpayer funded incentives and other costs. The company has said it helped boost Seattle’s economy indirectly by $38 billion between 2010 and 2016. Construction and service work has increased, catering to Amazon, and the company said it also helped attract other Fortune 500 businesses to Seattle. Amazon has already been awarded more than $1.6 billion of state and local public subsidies across the United States since 2000, with most of that after 2012, according to a database from the Washington-based government watchdog Good Jobs First. Amazon did not comment on the Good Jobs First numbers but said it has invested $160 billion in the United States since 2010, including in warehouses, data centers and employee compensation.
Apple finds quality problems in some iPhone X and MacBook models Apple Inc said on Friday it had found some issues affecting some of its iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook Pro products and said the company would fix them free of charge. The repair offers are the latest in a string of product quality problems over the past year even as Apple has raised prices for most of its laptops, tablets and phones to new heights. Its top-end iPhones now sell for as much as $1,449 and its best iPad goes for as much as $1,899. Apple said displays on iPhone X, which came out in 2017 with a starting price of $999, may experience touch issues due to a component failure, adding it would replace those parts for
free. The company said it only affects the original iPhone X, which has been superseded by the iPhone XS and XR released this autumn. The screens on affected phones may not respond correctly to touch or it could react even without being touched, the Cupertino, Californiabased company said. For the 13-inch MacBook Pro computers, it said an issue may result in data loss and failure of the storage drive. Apple said it would service those affected drives. Only a limited number of 128GB and 256GB solid-state drives in 13-inch MacBook Pro units sold between June 2017 and June 2018 were
affected, Apple said apple.co/2AXkeEw on its website. Last year, Apple began a massive battery replacement program after it conceded that a software update intended to help some iPhone models deal with aging batteries slowed down the performance of the phones. The battery imbroglio resulted in inquires from U.S. lawmakers. In June, Apple said it would offer free replacements for the keyboards in some MacBook and MacBook Pro models. The keyboards, which Apple introduced in laptops starting in 2015, had generated complaints on social media for how much noise they made while typing
The new Apple iPhone X and for malfunctioning unexpectedly. Apple changed the design of the keyboard this year, adding a layer of silicone underneath the keys.
U.S. judge halts Keystone XL oil pipeline in blow to Trump, Trudeau A U.S. judge in Montana has blocked construction of the Keystone XL pipeline designed to carry heavy crude oil from Canada to the United States, drawing praise on Friday from environmental groups and a rebuke from President Donald Trump. The ruling of a U.S. Court in Montana late on Thursday dealt a setback to TransCanada Corp, whose stock fell 1.7 percent in Toronto. Shares of companies that would ship oil on the pipeline also slid. TransCanada said in a statement it remains committed to building the $8 billion, 1,180 mile (1,900 km) pipeline, but it has also
said it is seeking partners and has not taken a final investment decision. The ruling drew an angry response from Trump, who approved the pipeline shortly after taking office. It also piles pressure on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to assist the country’s ailing oil sector by accelerating crude shipments by rail until pipelines are built. Clogged pipelines have made discounts on Canadian oil even steeper than they were earlier this year when Scotiabank warned that they may cost the country’s economy C$16 billion. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris wrote that a U.S. State
Department environmental analysis of Keystone XL “fell short of a ‘hard look’” at the cumulative effects of greenhouse gas emissions and the impact on Native American land resources. “It was a political decision made by a judge. I think it’s a disgrace,” Trump told reporters at the White House. The ruling was a win for environmental groups who sued the U.S. government in 2017 after Trump announced a presidential permit for the project. Tribal groups and ranchers also have spent more than a decade fighting the planned pipeline.
“The Trump administration tried to force this dirty pipeline project on the American people, but they can’t ignore the threats it would pose to our clean water, our climate, and our communities,” said the Sierra Club. The State Department is reviewing the judge’s order and had no comment due to ongoing litigation, a spokesman said. The pipeline would carry heavy crude from Alberta to Steele City, Nebraska, where it would connect to refineries in the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast, as well as Gulf export terminals.
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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.
NOVEMBER 25TH, 2018 – NOVEMBER 30TH, 2018
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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
NOVEMBER 25TH, 2018 – NOVEMBER 30TH, 2018
LOCAL SPORTS
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On a blisteringly hot Sunday afternoon TCI soccer fans came from all over the islands to witness what will probably go down in history as the greatest international performance by a TCI soccer team. With just one win in their last 10 games (that being an agonizingly long 4 years ago) the boys set out their stall against the mighty St Vincent & The Grenadines. As the crowd wandered in little did they know they were in for a treat. A young talented energetic free wheeling TCI team grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck with Phoenix Rising star man Billy Forbes being played through on just 7 minutes to stroke the ball past the advancing keeper. 1-0 and the home crowd went crazy. On 43 minutes Forbes went one better with an absolutely stunning individual goal the great Lionel Messi would have been proud of. Winding his way across the penalty box from right to left beating 4 defenders before thumping a curling left footed scorcher past the hapless keeper to make it 2-0. And oh how the crowd loved that one!
Billy Forbes In the second half the pace dropped though there were still moments of TCI brilliance. The crowd were on their feet again as TCI appeared to score a third only for the referee to disallow the ‘goal’ as not having crossed the goal line. Video replays showed otherwise. Oh how the occasion called for the deployment of a Russian linesman! As the teams tired towards the end mistakes began to creep in. St. Vincent’s Sutherland scored what looked to be a consolation goal on 86 minutes bringing the flag waving
Team TCI opposition supporters into good voice. Those flags were waving 10 times faster 2 minutes later when McBurnette broke away from the TCI defence to hammer home the equalizer with just minutes remaining. But TCI were not done yet. Mustering every last sinew in their bodies the players mounted one last determined effort to bring home the points. With the crowd baying the lads mounted one final attack with the ball striking the post before crossing the goal only to be flicked back into the path of young Jenther Francois
(remember that name) to stroke the ball home for what proved to be the winner. Cue scenes of outrageous celebration around the ground and around the globe as family and friends watched online via the Concacafgo Nations league link. A BIG thank you and congratulations goes out to the players, coaches, manager, officials, TCIFA members and you the fans for making it such a fantastic day!
TCI participates in “Makos Fall Invitational Swim Meet” in Bahamas 13 competitive swim athletes than 12 hours, with 75% of the swims from SURFside Ocean Academy (SOA) achieving personal best swim times. and their coach, Jessica Soderquist, The SOA women finished 5th traveled to Nassau, Bahamas for the overall in points out of 13 competing “Makos Fall Invitational Swim Meet” swim teams. The SOA Team for this meet held October 26 and 27. This was the first off island wasmade up of swimmers Laura Shaw meet for the Team this swim season (19 years, CARIFTA 2015, 2017) and had the largest number of Arleigha Hall (18 years, CARIFTA swimmers that the Team has traveled 2018), Alex Maclaren (16 years, 2 x with since the Club’s formation as a CARIFTA 2017, 2018, UANA Cup, competitive swim team in May 2014. 2018), Jack Parlee (16, CARIFTA The swimmers competed in 2017, 2018, UANA Cup 2018), Georgia 75 independent swim races in less Greatrex (15, CARIFTA 2018, UANA
Cup 2018), Lillian Taylor (13 years, CARIFTA 2017, 2018, UANA Cup 2018), Sophie Taylor (11 years), Sean Ewing (12 years), Selin Kilic(12 years), Thais Burgess ( 12 years), Angelina Lindenhahn (11 years), Olivia Taylor (9 years) and Sylvie Magnier (8 years), as well as coach Jessica Soderquist (National Swim TCI coach CARIFTA 2018, UANA Cup 2018). Currently, there are approximately 25 young swimmers training in SOA’s competitive swim program, with some athletes training
even twice/day as SOArunsup to 10 practices/week including custom swim-specific dryland workouts. The coach and manager of SOA Swim Club wish to extend their thanks to the Makos Swim Club, parents of the swimmers, and a massive applause to all of the swimmers who participated in this meet. There were 2 Clubs representing the Turks and Caicos at this swim meet, with TCI Aquatic Swim Club led by Lenin Hamilton also competing.
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