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$17 MILLION RESORT FOR NORTH CAICOS

By Todeline Defralien

T

he island of North Caicos is continuing to attract significant tourism investment, with construction of a $17 million resort and marina expected to begin February 2019.

In an exclusive interview with The SUN, Michael Carino, Partner of Sandy Point Resort Development Group, said the hotel will have 62 rooms and 89 units (a mix of one bedroom suites and studios).

“We expect to have at least nine villas which would be at least another 45 rooms. The hotel on the resort is expected to be approximately 64,000 square feet. The additional nine villas in the next phase are expected to be approximately 3,000 square feet each or approximately 27,000 square feet,” he explained.

He said the cost to build

nine (9) villas is estimated to be around $1.5million each or $13.5million.

“The villas will be investor financed and hopefully will start concurrently with the hotel development. Construction for the hotel is expected to begin February 2019.”

In addition, Carino said the resort is expected to directly create 65 to 100 direct jobs and many more indirect jobs to support the resort.

“Sandy Point Resort and Marina will benefit TCI through a symbiotic relationship by creating many jobs, strong community involvement and bring visibility, liquidity and economic benefits to both North and Middle Caicos.”

Developers are targeting December 2019 as an opening date for Sandy Point Resort and Marina.

Judge refuses application to stop SIPT trial High Court judge Mr. Justice Paul Harrison has dismissed an application by defence lawyers that the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) corruption trial against former premier Michael Misick and others should be stopped because of its unmanageability.

In a nearly hour-long ruling on Thursday, January 24th, 2019, Harrison conceded that there were delays which caused the case to stretch into its fourth year, but he stressed that in his view, the trial “cannot be categorised as unmanageable”.

Mr. Justice Harrison, who is also jury in the case, said one cannot say that any blame lies on either the defence or the prosecution.

He noted that the main issues that created the delays included working for three weeks and

taking one week off, which immediately created a reduction of the hearing period.

He also mentioned breaks for Easter, Summer and Christmas, applications for adjournments that were granted, change of attorneys, and even his own illness for about three months in 2017, and the detailed method of proof for the vast volume of evidence.

The former president of the Jamaica Court of Appeal said those issues were “largely unavoidable”, adding that the court “sought to maintain fairness to all” throughout the course of the trial.

Justice Harrison ended his ruling with the quote: “One cannot go back and change the beginning but one can change the end.” continued on page 2

Sandy Point Resort and Marina 3D rendering

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Her Excellency Governor Anya Williams, Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and other members staff of Graceway Supermarkets posing in front of their celebration cake. (See page 26 & 27 for more photographs).

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LOCAL NEWS

Judge refuses application to stop SIPT trial continued from page 1

Queen’s Counsel Mr. Jerome Lynch, who spearheaded an application by defence lawyers that the trial should be stopped because it has become unmanageable.

Lynch said the only mechanism for doing so is to determine that to proceed would be an abuse of process of the court denying the defendants their right to a fair trial and abrogating their constitutional rights of a fair trial within a reasonable time.

In his response, Lead Prosecutor Andrew Mitchell, QC, referred to a case

where the Privy Council reviewed the issues relating to stay for abuse of process, in upholding a conviction where the police had acted unlawfully and held that the two categories of case in which the court might exercise its jurisdiction to stay proceedings for abuse of process were where it would be impossible to give the accused a fair trial and where it was necessary to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system.

“These are distinct remedies and should be considered separately. There is no balancing of competing interests in i.

either it is impossible for the defendant to have a fair trial or it is possible, and the burden is on the defendant to show that he is prejudiced. In this case perhaps the fact that we have reached the end of the prosecution case and there are for the court to consider lengthy submissions of no case to answer whatever their merit, is some material which assists the court in resolving that issue,” he said.

He noted that fairness to the defendant was not the proper focus of the court’s attention but that, in determining whether to stay criminal proceedings in

the second category on the ground of executive misconduct (which is what that category is aimed at), the court would take into account the particular circumstances of the individual case.

“Thereafter exercising a broad discretion, would strike a balance between the public interest in ensuring that those accused of serious crime were prosecuted and the competing public interest in ensuring that the misconduct did not undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system and bring it into disrepute,” Mitchell added.

BRT Weekend a huge success in Turks and Caicos Islands

The world’s largest Caribbean festival tour, Beach Road Trip (BRT) was turnt up in Turks and Caicos last week January 17th-20th with over 700 persons flying in for the event.

The weekend consisted of the infamous six themed parties and nightly after-hour parties. The weekend kicked off with the welcome Check-in Party followed by the V Maui Wowi with special guest live performance and a beautiful bonfire to compliment the atmosphere. Saturday morning hosted the “Wet-n-Wild” followed by Glow party on Saturday night. Sunday morning brought in the “breakfast J’ouvert” and ended with an all white

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party on Sunday night.

Commenting on the success of the event, Destination manager Tueton Williams told The SUN, “We were pleased with the support, both locally and from the followers of BRT. We were confident in the numbers coming in despite this being the country’s peak season and we also saw strong support from locals. We had over 700 persons fly in for the event, with half of that number flying in days in advance and staying a few days after. This clearly indicates that there is a market for entertainment tourism in Turks and Caicos Islands. The feedback from the community has been positive; persons

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have expressed interest in supporting a return of BRT Turks and Caicos.”

Although no final decision has been made regarding a return of BRT, Williams added that they’ve received rave reviews about the event.

“Taxi drivers, restaurants owners and Airbnb hosts have expresses their satisfaction with reach of this event. I would say, with the support and partnership of key players in tourism and the corporate arena, we are most certain to see a returning of BRT Turks and Caicos with even more success. We would like to say a big thank you to our partners, namely the wine cellar, Air&Sea agency and Digicel

for coming on board with us and being a part of this historical moment in entertainment tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands and also the vendors for being professional and accommodating.

And of course the BRT weekend team who gave us the opportunity to host BRT weekend.”

In addition Hans Mullings, BRT Founder said, “We loved it here in the Turks and Caicos, all of our people loved it. We have already started receiving inquiries about our new BRT Weekend date. With the support of the key players and people of Turks and Caicos we’ll be back.”

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Premier, Deputy Premier host delegation from The Bahamas to tackle illegal immigration

By Todeline Defralien

The Turks and Caicos Islands Government is currently meeting with the delegation from the Foreign Affairs Ministry in the Bahamas in relation to Border Control concerns and ways that the Bahamas and TCI can work together to combat issues regarding border security and illegal migration.

The delegation from the Foreign Affairs Ministry in The Bahamas arrived in Turks and Caicos on Thursday January 24th until Monday January 28th, 2019.

Over the next two days the Minister of Border Control and Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood will lead the talks on behalf of the Turks and Caicos Islands government.

The delegation will also be touring on land and sea so that The Bahamas could understand the challenges that are faced locally.

Upon their arrival a press briefing was hosted at TCI Airport’s VIP Flyers Lounge on Thursday January 24th.

Premier Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson said, “The Deputy Premier and I are more than pleased on behalf of the entire government to welcome this high level delegation from the Bahamas lead by the Hon. Darren Henfield, Minister of Foreign Affairs to begin what I understand it to be indepth, high level discussions following out letter of entrustment that we received from the United Kingdom (UK) to discuss how we can use our pool and better our resources, ideas and personal equipment to fight and stem what we are both experiencing in terms of illegal

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Deputy Premier and Minister for Border Control Sean Astwood and Honourable Darren Henfield, Minister of Foreign Affairs and his team migration.” now to countries large and small. It Bahamas.”

The Premier stated that the is our view in The Bahamas that no The tours will include visiting influx of illegal sloops is abusive to country can singularly defend its own the Radar Station, the Detention Centre, Turks and Caicos Islands resources. borders from transnational threats such a tour of the coastal lines and the

“As the Minister of Finance as illegal migration, drug smuggling as Marine Branch. we can’t afford it. It is really about gun running and human trafficking.

In addition, the Attorney the money, whether it is the captains These things we believe are better General Chambers is going to be in a arranging the boat to come over or addressed when we come together and top level meeting on Friday January whether it is persons coming over to synergize our efforts towards keeping 25th along with the Commissioner of send remittance back, but for us it is our people safe, towards improving our Police James Smith and his team and killing us as a country recovering from economies and our security.” members of the Ministry of Boarder two major storms. This is a depletion Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood Control including the Task Force. of resources that could have been used stated that illegal migration is now The delegation that came to elsewhere. What is different today is more predominant than ever before. the Bahamas includes, Honourable that we have always engaged in talks “Our efforts obviously have Darren Henfield, Minister of Foreign with the United States and with Haiti been ongoing in Turks and Caicos Affairs, Captain Godfrey Rolle Royal but we’ve decided to talk amongst Islands. We have over the past couple Bahamas Defense Force (retired), ourselves,” she explained. of years dedicated numerous resources Lieutenant Commander Floyd Moxey,

Hon. Darren Henfield, Minister to this country and as the minister Royal Bahamas Defense Force, Loren of Foreign Affairs said, “It is a problem said, no country can protect its own Klein, Office of the AG and Michael that affects your island as well as ours. borders. So great strategic allegiance Guy, Foreign Services Officer.

It has been a historic problem in The and partnerships is very important in Bahamas and as we all know illegal our fight in illegal migration and we migration is an issue across the world are happy with the assistance from The

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Provo Golf Club is seeking a suitably qualified individual to fill the following opening. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Plan and schedule maintenance processes and procedures •Instruct, train and direct staff in golf course maintenance •Oversees fertilizer, chemical and pesticide applications •Run irrigation systems, including daily setup and maintenance •Proven organizational skills to maintain accurate records of all processes •Responsible for the safe operation, storage and effective use of all equipment •Responsible for the proper use, storage and preservation of all associated materials, supplies and assigned equipment REQUIREMENTS •Must have a Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree in Agronomy or Horticulture plus a minimum of six years experience on a golf course with three years experience as an Assistant Golf Superintendent •Must have at least a Class C Membership with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) •Must have advance knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices •Require extensive knowledge of golf course maintenance •Requires knowledge of landscape construction and materials •Ability to analyze data and prepare reports •Strong computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel •Must have a thorough understanding of the game of golf The remuneration for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Provo Golf Club, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com.

Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Closing date for application is 4th February 2019.

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Report from January 23rd Cabinet meeting His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, chaired the 3rd meeting of the •Advised His Excellency the Governor to Cabinet on Wednesday, 23 January 2019, approve recommendations for inclusion at the Government Compound Office on in the draft Hotel and Restaurant Grand Turk.

Ordinance (Amnesty, Validation, Variation) (Amendment) Bills 2018 All Ministers were present. which will be forwarded in due course to the House of Assembly for approval; At this meeting Cabinet: •Cabinet noted the recommendation of •Authorised Invest TCI to draw up the Procurement Board on the award a new Development Agreement on of the following contract in accordance a conditional basis between Vista with the Public Procurement Ordinance: Development Ltd (TCI Toscana GP Ltd) TR 18/15 Reinstatement of Government and TCIG restating the terms of the Buildings All Islands - Lot 1 Crown Land expired Development Agreement and Building, Grand Turk and Lot 2 Ministry setting a new conditionality date of 31 of Education, Grand Turk. Cabinet December 2019; approved the reallocation of funding under Development Project No. PN •Approved a request for additional 005478 from sub-project Crown Land funding for the Prison from the Building, Grand Turk, to sub-project Contingency Fund for the amount Ministry of Education, Grand Turk; of $120,000 for rations and prisoner discharge allowances; •Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve, in principle, the final • Considered the report by the consultancy consultancy report on the “Strategic firm, Castalia Ltd, on Fortis TCI Ltd’s Analysis of TCI’s Financial Services proposals for rate and regulatory reform Sector” subject to comments received and made recommendations to the being incorporated; Ministry;

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•Noted and discussed the financial performance of the TCI Statutory Bodies for the period July – September 2018 as reported by the Accountant General in the 2nd Quarter Financial Report 2018/19 submitted in accordance with Section 148 (1) of the Public Finance Management Regulations; •Advised His Excellency the Governor to approve the Wildlife Conservation and Trade Bill 2018 for forwarding to the House of Assembly for approval. The Bill would be subject to any amendments proposed by the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES); •His Excellency the Governor raised the question of additional resources for the RTCIPF following concerns raised by the Commissioner of Police; •The Hon. Deputy Premier raised the escalating cost of repatriations of illegal migrants;

the Hon. Premier provided an up-date on plans for the removal of the Mega One Triton vessel from Governor’s Beach on Grand Turk; •At the request of The Hon. Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Gaming, received an up-date by Her Excellency the Deputy Governor on the recruitment of vector control and emergency services staff on Middle Caicos; • Received an up-date by the Hon. Premier on the visit to TCI on 24 January by the Bahamian Foreign Minister and officials to discuss co-operation to tackle illegal migration; •Noted the approval by Cabinet by round robin of Planning Application PR 13836 for outline development permission for the construction of a Government Primary School and Special Needs Centre on Crown Land Parcel 61113/268 at Long Bay, Providenciales in accordance with the Physical Planning Ordinance 2014;

•The Hon. Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Gaming and

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19 new police vehicles arrive

By Todeline Defralien

Nineteen new vehicles have been added to the police force’s fleet and will be on the road shortly.

Commissioner of Police James Smith told a press conference on Monday January 21st, 2019 that the vehicles were predominantly Interceptors specifically built for police work.

“They are a significant change to the type of vehicles that we’ve had in the past,” he said. “I think all the officers have received training to make sure that they safely drive these vehicles and in fact we are probably going to grade officers in a different way so that some will be, if you like, high speed response officer and others won’t be allowed to do that, depending on the driving skill. Police officers absolutely get every nuance of high-speed driving and others don’t. It’s a complex business and the last thing

that I want is for police vehicles to be the cause of an accident so we are careful with what we do with that.”

Smith credited the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands for purchasing the new fleet of vehicles which will be shown to the public quite soon.

He continued: “I think that our current fleet is about six years old so it is time to refresh them. We’re not getting rid of the old fleet they’re going to be recycled and used in a different way to make sure that we have good numbers and again that will allow us to change the way we deploy officers and that’s all great news.”

The Commissioner also stressed that none of the new vehicles will be going to Grand Turk.

“None of the new vehicles are going to Grand Turk and the reason for that is quite simple, the tender that

Commissioner of Police James Smith was submitted only allows for them to be looked after mechanically here in Provo so we can’t deploy them to Grand Turk for that very simple reason. That doesn’t mean to say that they wouldn’t be getting good quality vehicles and

enough because they will be,” The Commissioner explained.

In 2014, there were 18 custommade Ford Explorer SUVS and one van brought in for the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Two of the vehicles were sent to Grand Turk, while Providenciales retained six.

Meantime, Commissioner Smith said police will be moving around in both marked and unmarked vehicles.

“People need to understand that they are not just going to be stopped by uniformed (officers in) marked vehicles but by uniformed officers in unmarked vehicles, so the easy option is to start obeying the law and start complying with the Road Traffic Ordinance and don’t get yourselves into trouble. The fines are actually quite draconian for not wearing seatbelts and speeding. This needs to go on until the conditions in the country improve,” Smith said.

Chief Justice calls for increased opportunities for trials by judge alone

By Todeline Defralien

Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos lslands, Margaret Ramsay-Hale is calling for increased opportunities for trials by judge alone.

During her speech at the opening of the Legal Year, she stated that something will have to be done to allow one more gateway for the judge to find that the matter is in the interest of justice should be tried by judge alone.

“This is the first opportunity to address the Bar which is to

increase the opportunities for trial by judge alone; one at the election of the defendant... if he wants a trial by judge alone why should he be denied if that doesn’t fall within the current five gateways, and secondly to propose a new gateway which is that the judge can decide to try the case by judge alone if the jury array is exhausted and I will tell you why that is important,” she said on Wednesday January 9th.

“Over the last two years we have been unsuccessful in trying to my knowledge two cases and there may

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be more, because of the popularity, if I may call it that, of the defendants.

We, I think ran through 75 potential jurors...because were unable to find the jury of seven. Clearly our popular defendant isn’t going to rush to elect a judge alone, he may be relying on his popularity with a potential jury pool, but it was impossible I think in one case to find a jury,” she said, “but something will have to be done to allow one more gateway for the judge to find that a matter in the interest of justice, should be tried by judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale, Chief Justice alone.”

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Baggage Handlers: Must be to lift over 50 lbs,hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays.Wages $7.00 per hour.

Ramp Supervisor: Must have 3-4 years experience in ramp duties,with supporting certification in dangerous goods,airline security and weight and balance.Proven leadership abilities, computer literate can manager and discipline a team. Wages $11 Aircraft Cleaners/Domestic Worker: Must be a thorough cleaner, fluent in the English Language,computer literate,hard working,reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour.

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Upholsterer: 2-3 years experience and the ability to work independently and long hours.Salary $24,000 per years Heavy Duty Driver: Must have a valid TCI drivers license,2-3 year experience in driving heavy duty truck,reliable,dependable,team player, be able to work long hours.Wages $14 Flight attendant:Great customer service skills, must have excellent command of English Language(oral and written).Willing to work weekends and holidays.

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LOCAL NEWS

187 illegal Haitians apprehended after sloop landing in Salt Cay

The Ministry of Border Control and Employment wishes to advise the general public that operations pertaining to the illegal migrant vessel landing on Salt Cay on the 17th January 2019 continue.

On January 18th, 2019, 14 additional persons were apprehended and are being processed in Grand Turk for repatriation. This brings the total apprehensions on this landing to 187 persons inclusive of 151 males and 36 females.

At approximately 11:50 p.m. on January 16, 2019, the District Commissioner of Salt Cay contacted and informed the Immigration Department of a possible vessel landing on that Island.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force was immediately contacted and efforts commenced to travel to Salt Cay to respond to the reports that were being received. It was determined that it was necessary to travel to Salt Cay immediately in light of potential national security threat and the unavailability of law enforcement on that island.

A team was assembled by the Police and Immigration Department and met for debriefing at 3:05 a.m. January 18th, 2019. Chukka Tours of Grand Turk

was engaged to provide the sea transport with a catamaran vessel.

The vessel departed Grand Turk for Salt Cay at approximately 4:00 a.m. with eight Police and three Immigration Officers.

Enforcement Unit B, Providenciales was placed on standby to travel later to provide added support.

Early report from the District Commissioner indicated that the vessel landed with 213 persons. Upon arriving at Salt Cay, the team immediately communicated that the number of persons was large and that the crowd was generally passive.

Initial triage was done by the resident nurse.

The first group arrived on Grand Turk under the control of Immigration and the Police totaled fifty seven (57).

An additional 110 were later transported and taken to the Detention Center at Derek Rolle Building, South Base, Grand Turk. The Salt Cay Community later apprehended six persons and transported them on the Salt Cay Ferry to Grand Turk.

Some 173 persons were triaged by officials of the Health Department (Public Health and Medical) and Red Cross. Support through supplies inclusive

of water, blankets, rations was made available by DDME.

On the afternoon of January 17th, 2019 a smaller team inclusive of Police and Immigration returned to Salt Cay to respond to concerns about the presence of additional illegal persons still on Island. By noon of January 18, 2019, that team reported apprehension of 14 persons, who have been transported to Grand Turk for processing and then on to Provo.

The Ministry of Border Control reiterates its caution issued to those in Turks and Caicos Islands that might be inclined to harbor illegal migrants, that as a result of the Immigration Ordinance which came into effect on April 1, 2016, penalties for harboring illegal migrants were increased, and such person now face a fine of $20,000 on summary conviction or to a term of imprisonment of four years, or to both. In addition, persons convicted of such offence, face the possibility of having their status in the Islands revoked, making them liable to deportation.

Through this medium the Ministry is extending commendation to all staff members and stakeholders agencies for their hard work and dedication.

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• Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a comprehensive Environmental Health and Safety Management System that is based on the ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.

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• Responsible for preparing, conducting, and reporting results of internal audits on EHS management systems and programs.

• Responsible for creation, collection and maintenance of documentation and records for EHS programs and such are recorded in department files.

• Responsible for maintaining and submitting all monthly and annual reporting requirements for EHS systems and programs including training hours, spills, accidents and incident reports.

• To provide technical support and assist with maintaining EHS programs in all departments and to liaise with the public, first responders, and contract employees as required.

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• Conduct regular worksite inspections and work with management and staff to ensure corrective actions are put in place so as to reduce noncompliance.

• Active participation on various committees including, Fire Marshall Committee, Environmental, Health and Safety Committee and others as appointed by the EHS Manager.

• Any other duties assigned by the EHS Manager from time to time during or after normal working hours Academic/Technical/Management Experience &Qualifications: • A four-year Bachelor’s Degree in the field of engineering, safety,

Abilities & Skills: • Applies practical and technical knowledge to complex issues and solves problems.

• Ability to effectively communicate with management and staff to coordinate, implement, and maintain safety, training and environmental programs and procedures.

• Ability to interpret technical standards and legal requirements for safety, training and environmental matters to ensure company compliance at all times.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines without compromising quality.

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, presentation, writing and communication skills.

• Stays current with industry standards and changes and demonstrates that knowledge by implementing appropriate changes.

• Has desire to continually expand knowledge and improve abilities.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to serve as an administrator for the EHS Department’s various Electronic platforms including but not limited to Vivid Online Training and Entropy Software.

• Current and valid Turks & Caicos drivers’ license Salary range: $51,420 - $77,120 per annum. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is February 5 2019 to: Avi Adams Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com fortistci.com Ms. Desireka Glinton Secretary Immigration Board Zone 2 Airport Road, Providenciales Email address: jobregistration@gov.tc

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CORPORATE DIRECTOR Reporting to the CEO, the Corporate Director will require extensive Managerial experience in Operations; Food & Beverage; Sales; Marketing and Finance both in branded and non-branded properties.

•Must have over 10 years’ experience managing resorts operations for different target groups •Must understand fiduciary board responsibilities •Degrees in hospitality preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent required - MBA degree desired •Extensive business development experience •Ability to work in USA Salary for this position begins at $80,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

GENERAL MANAGER Reporting to the CEO, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Initiates and approves, in consultation with the COO/owner the property’s departmental and consolidated annual business/financial/capital and associated business improvement strategies and tactics •Ensures property and departmental financial goals, targets and results, are regularly reviewed and achieved to the greatest extent possible •Creates the appropriate employee culture which aligns to the achievement of business plan strategies and brand standards, where applicable •Ensures the property is adequately represented to external contacts, consistent with the nature of the contact always •Operates the property in the most efficient and effective manner possible, identifying and eliminating non-value added activities wherever possible; Requirements: •Preferably 5 years’ experience as an international Hotel General Manager •Experience managing hotels, resorts or marina operations for different target groups •Extensive F&B operations experience •Extensive business development experience •Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent required - MBA degree desired Salary for this position begins at $80,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

MANAGER OF ALL-INCLUSIVE SERVICES

Reporting directly to the Director of All-Inclusive Services. The position is to oversee and direct the daily operations of the Front Office, Guests Services, Tour Operations and Diamond Club. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: •Execute and/or coordinate all staff schedules and related activities.

•Supervise the operations of all Guests’ Services Departments and Night Audit.

•Management of all financial function and revenue collection.

•Assist in the installation of any new software - document retention, inventory management, payroll, POS. •Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows.

•Maintenance of financial ledgers and daily departmental accounting processes.

•Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.

•Overseeing the Payroll process.

Qualification: • 5 years’ experience in all inclusive operations. Multi-Unit resort operations experience is preferred • Proven leadership skills with a strong ability to assess talent and build effective teams.

• Hands on ability to plan, organize, prioritize and effectively manage multiple complex projects concurrently within a fast-paced and growth environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Salary for this position begins at $30,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

MARINA SUPERINTENDENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salary for this position begins at $60,000 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Reporting to the General, the applicant must possess the following: •Engineering Degree (B.A) from four-year College or university.

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

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

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

•Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and facility maintenance programs, procedures and safety principles and practices Salary for this position begins at $60,000.00 per annum and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

Closing date February 10th, 2019

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JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

LOCAL NEWS

More than 30 persons disqualified for drunk driving

By Todeline Defralien

More than 30 persons have been disqualified for drunk driving and some persons have gone so far as chewing grass to avoid being detected by the breathalyzers.

This was revealed by Sergeant Damian Mitchell of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force during a press briefing on Monday January 21st, 2019.

“So far we have had over 30 persons disqualified for drunk driving and in every instance the law says that you shall be disqualified for no less than six months. We have lots of people whose licence have been taken and it’s a constant situation that we are dealing with. The drunk driving laws are aiding in the change of people’s behaviour, it is very effective and we’re happy to have that.”

Mitchell stated that the misconception that persons are having is that the test is coming from your mouth and not your breath.

“People are of the opinion that if they eat grass or whatever it is that it is going to disturb the test and to make it inconsistent but I don’t understand the mind set, I just think that it is ignorant.”

He added: “There is more fear rather than violence and we’ve seen people done things that we can’t even understand. We know for a fact that persons have misinformation and we’ve seen people chewing grass and stuff like that to beat the test but that doesn’t affect the test in no way. For those people who have understood what it is to do a breath test, you know that what’s in your mouth is not what we test, so it is just mind bottling at times.”

According to Mitchell although the law says that licences can be suspended no less than six months, someone was recently disqualified for 18

Sergeant Damian Mitchell, Inspector Winston Diamond, Assistant Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams, Commissioner of Police James Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Police Calvin Chase months.

He further stated that not only is the law disqualifying persons from holding licence but it is also disqualifying from obtaining licences as well.

Inspector Winston Diamond said, “I think that there is a misonception when we were implementing the breathalyzers who and what we will be targeting. Everyone thinks that you cannot drink at all. Some people even said that they stopped drinking and we have tried to create radio programs to enlighten them and educate them on what this is all about and that is drinking over the limit. I think that it has helped because I know certain people who eventually get business from this now that persons are complying and when they go out they call someone to drop them home.”

He added: “I think that there are some people who are putting videos on YouTube and I guess some of them went on YouTube and see that you can

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All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 260, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663.

Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

eat some things to affect the alcohol but that is in your mouth not in your breath.

What is in your breath is in your breath and that is why you have to wait a period of time from the first test to the second test to eliminate mouth alcohol.”

Diamond stressed that persons are getting the message, but he believes that the wider population needs to know the significance of why they are implementing this and how dangerous it is to drink and drive.

Commissioner of Police James Smith confirmed that there are enough mouth pieces for a long period of time and they won’t run out anytime soon.

“There are rumors that the road side testing doesn’t work and that we don’t have enough of the mouth pieces, but we bought about 50,000 mouth pieces and we are not about to run out anytime soon. The machines are working and the officers are trained.

They are regularly tested in compliance with the law to make sure that they

are accurate and up to date. If anyone thinks that they are going to escape breath testing because we don’t have the right kit or enough of it, then they are mistaken. People should know that if you are involved in a road accident it is mandated for my officers to test you.

So if you are in a road accident of any kind, no matter how minor unless it’s an exceptional circumstance, you will be test,” he explained.

Smith stressed that if anyone is stopped for any offence under the Road Traffic Ordinance, then can be breath tested by the officer.

“It is not just going to be if you are involved in an accident. If the officer who stops you has a reasonable suspicion that you’ve got alcohol in your system you would be breath tested. People need to be very cautious of what they are doing and I will encourage people to comply with the law.”

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MEET OUR TOP 10 VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018

FortisTCI President & CEO Eddinton Powell (center) with the top 10 volunteers for 2018: (L to R) Nigel Hosein; Roxie Williams; Demetrio Quant; Letivia Parker; Ruth Forbes; Shernelle Capron; Claudia Munnings; Lorenzo Fabian; Kayla Lightbourne; and Dwyane Krzanowski

Behind everything we do at FortisTCI is a strong and enduring commitment to giving back to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

With a focus on education, youth, sports and culture, FortisTCI not only provides financial support, but our employees give of their time and talent on a wide range of worthy community activities.

In 2018, our staff spent 2,395 volunteer hours to support our community.

Our top 10 volunteers dedicated over 700 hours to serving our community in a variety of ways, including at the Methodist Soup Kitchen, National Trust, Brownies and Girl Guides, Clement Howell High School, Jewels Ablaze, Jesus Gems Girls Ministry, Cancer Society, Rotaract, Raymond Gardiner High School, Kiwanis Club, North Caicos community events, coaching youth football and supporting FortisTCI’s community events.

At FortisTCI, we believe in giving back. And making a difference, every day.

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JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

LOCAL NEWS

Sand Bar will now be called Sand Box

By Todeline Defralien

Sand Bar, the popular bar and nightc lub located in the heart of Grace Bay, Providenciales, is getting a major facelift and a new name and promises to be better than ever.

The entertainment facility which opened in 2012, will now be called Sand Box

Owners and operators, Natalie Zaidan and her husband Ryan Jones said San Box will provide a whole new concept and experiences for patrons who can look forward to a vinyl music station, new audio visual, a motorbike, surfboard on the inside of the bar, artwork, more casual sitting areas, custom made furniture and décor to blow people away.

Although the owners did not want to mention the cost of the project, they added that it was a major re-design and certainly cost a lot.

During an exclusive interview with The SUN, Jones said, “We came up with a new concept and it is just in line with all of the things that we love in Turks and Caicos and so as we grow in Turks and Caicos, so does our businesses.

We want to keep investing in Turks and Caicos Islands and that’s why we’ve got the redevelopment of Sand Box even though Sand Bar was gorgeous. It is a new concept which is lifestyle and experiences, it’s being renamed Sandbox, so come play, eat, drink in our Sandbox.”

He added: “You’re going to be able to go for a healthy lunch there, drinks and we will have some late nights as well. As far as entertainment and experiences go, we have a vinyl music station with $2,000 worth of new vinyl records and persons will have a certain time to play their own records. We will have a complete redesign of the bar itself with booths as well as more casual

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Owners Natalie Zaidan and husband Ryan Jones poses for a photo as construction continues inside of Sand Box furniture and a lot more room. We’re going to have a beach motorcycle and a surfboard in the actual bar itself and there’s going to be a lot of very cool stuff.

We’ve creatively managed to make some more space but then again service in the day time and out onto the road.”

Jones did not want to give away all of the secrets but he did reveal that the bar will more of a Bohemian style.

“It’s going to be a little more Bohemian style which I don’t think Turks and Caicos has seen yet and we want to bring that here. We love Turks

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and Caicos but we also love other beach detonations, so we want to bring a little more experiential experiences to Turks and Caicos,” he said.

Owner Natalie Zaidan stated that that with the new renovations they will be incorporating all three of their businesses to provide a lifestyle experience in Turks and Caicos.

“We also added more interior space to our coffee shop and flower shop because it’s so busy in there and it’s become such a hub of activity and local folks that bring in some of their musical

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instruments and actually start playing with our barista. It will just give us some more space inside to have that sort of internal experience and redo the front of the property so that it keeps it more current and up to date and sort of the central hub of Grace Bay. We started with a very small Lemon To Go and Flowers

by EA; it was just a small singular unit that was 850square feet and we then subsequently extended the flower shop and Lemon To Go and encompassed two units, always had the bar but now we were intergrading the bar into that sort of lifestyle experience,” she explained.

Zaidan continued: “We don’t want to say too much but it is such a massive change and we’ve really boxed everything out so that it would be a nice reveal when we’re ready and that would probably be February 8th or 10th the latest. We will be missing a few pieces of furniture but on the whole we will be there. We have loved having Sand Bar and the metamorphosis of it, but we are also as Ryan expressed getting in an older culture but one that we still live life to the fullest.”

Zaidan is encouraging persons to come out earlier and make this not the only meeting place during the day but also at night.

“We love that sense of inclusiveness with everyone and tons of local people, expats and tourists come here, it was started to be known as only a real late night place and we don’t want it to just be that. We’re still going to have some fun parties on a Friday night but we really wanted to revamp it and have a more communal vibe going on.”

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LOCAL NEWS

‘$5 Bar’ not closing down

By Todeline Defralien

The popular Five Dollar Bar in Downtown, Providenciales, which has been the scene of violent and deadly activity in recent times, will not be closing down, says Greg Reed, the manager.

Reed told The SUN that the bar was closed for renovations over the past few weeks, but it will reopen for business by this weekend.

“We are not closing down we’re just renovating and we should be opened by the weekend. We are doing new tiles on the floor and on the sidewalks and the restaurant and the bar are all one. We are looking to reopen Thursday or Friday at the latest. The renovations are coming along but everything is slow but we are asking our customers to come on,” he said.

Reed stated that following the controversial events associated with the bar, he thought about closing down but decided to reopen better.

He added: “$5 bar is a nick name that people give us because the drinks are $5.00 and up and the bar has never been called five dollar bar but I am just stopping all of the gangster music and getting back to the original Pirates Den instead of all of this that’s been going on. Also cut out the younger crowd and target a more mature crowd. Age range was always 21 and up but with the gangster music you get the gangster kids, so you cut out the gangster music you cut out the gangsters,” he added.

Reed stated that the price of all alcoholic drinks will still stay the same

Pirates Den but they are upgrading the space.

Recently two males, ages 20 and 31, who were arrested earlier this week for a double shooting incident that occurred at the Five Dollar Bar in Downtown, Providenciales, have been charged with a number of firearm-related offenses by Detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Serious Crime Unit.

WORK PERMIT ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENT The Ministry of Border Control and Employment is reminding employers, as well as the general public, that the Immigration Ordinance 2015 which was brought into force on April 1, 2016 established new conditions for advertising jobs which must be met when recruiting new staff or seeking a work permit renewal.

For clarity, Section 28 (2) of the Immigration Ordinance states the following.

The advertisement condition is satisfied if the employer has advertised the position in at least two consecutive issues of a newspaper published in and sold or distributed on the Islands and the advertisement— (a) describes the nature of the position available in sufficient detail to enable persons reading the advertisement to have a reasonable indication of the nature of the work and conditions of employment; (b) contains the name of the employer and details of the whereabouts of the office or other place to which the application is to be submitted together with contact details, including telephone and fax numbers and an email address; (c) sets out clearly the salary package relating to the position; (d) invites prospective applicants who are Islanders to send copies of their applications to the Board; and (e ) state whether the position is currently held by a work permit holder.

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On Friday 4th January 2019, multiple reports of shooting at the Pirates Den known as the Five Dollar Bar on Aviation Drive, Providenciales were made to 911 Central. Police Officers and EMT personnel were dispatched were two persons were found with gun-shot injuries. An investigation ensued and the two men, Clayton Morris and Davahyn

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Both men received double charges each for Causing Grievous Bodily Harm, Discharging Firearm and Discharging Ammunition. They were both taken to court and were not allowed to enter a plea. A sufficiency hearing is set for March 1st 2019. They were both remanded in custody.

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JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

LOCAL NEWS

Statement from PDM chairman Douglas Parnell on constitutional talks

The People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) strongly believes in the importance of a united front between the parties on our constitution.

Nevertheless, the Progressive National Party’s (PNP) actions on constitutional advancement have been underhanded, contradictory, spiteful and downright dirty, all done with the ill-intent to derail a “PDM-led” effort to bring meaningful changes to the benefit of our people.

It stands to reason that the PNP Leader, Hon. Washington Misick, its Chairman, Hon. Royal Robinson and constitutional chair, Hon. Akierra Missick must have privately communicated to the British government that they were no longer in favor of the bipartisan constitutional changes that was previously agreed upon.

When, how and to whom was this communicated? The Governor?

The Overseas Territories Director?

The Minister? Or the Foreign Affairs Committee? Indeed, the PNP were careful not to inform the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands who participated in the review that they had back tracked.

Here are the facts on the PDM’s engagement with the PNP over the constitution:

Over the past year the Premier, Deputy Premier and myself attempted to engage the PNP’s constitutional team on many occasions to advance talks between the parties. The process seemed

to be going smoothly until around May 2018 when their side stalled.

On 10 separate occasions over the spring and summer of 2018 the Premier and Deputy Premier made unsuccessful attempts to set a meeting with the PNP’s team so that we could jointly finalize agreed proposed changes to the constitution.

Unfortunately, the PNP’s intentional delays and refusal to engage has set the people of our country back for years, a new constitutional commission could take years to complete this work.

It is now apparent that the PNP could not make the time necessary to work on recommendations perhaps because they had not done the necessary work within their party to advance discussions with the PDM (confirmed by the December 17th release by the PNP Chairman when he said they were waiting on their stalwarts to meet).

Finally, in September 2018 the PNP officially withdrew from the cross-party talks because they were certain new leadership would be selected at their November convention and that any leadership change would completely alter their party’s outlook for constitutional advancement.

In good faith we waited and did not make any public statement regarding their decision to pull out to see if their convention would in fact bring about new leadership with a different position.

Previous releases by our party have outlined this move and none on their

Hon. Doug Parnell is chairman of the PDM side denies it. However, there was no PNP leadership change in November, but we have since been publicly informed (2 weeks ago) by their leader, Hon. Misick that they will re-engage the PDM and its Government early in the new year. How contradictory! How can they engage us in early 2019 under the same circumstances?

This public announcement by their leader was meant to serve the sole purpose of attempting to win back public support for their failure to genuinely engage our party and seek meaningful constitutional advancement. This is sad and dishonorable. The Turks and Caicos people are not impressed and cry shame

on their boisterous rhetoric backed up with no action.

The PNP clearly intended to manufacture delays due to the timing of all these actions and subsequent statements by their Leader, Chairman and PNP constitutional chair. This should leave the public suspicious since it seems clearly orchestrated to bluff real talks with the PDM while communicating disagreement to the British with the hopes of gaining some political advantage at the people’s expense.

The Premier was right to advance the suggested changes from the last bi-partisan constitutional review in addition to those positions between the parties that we were sure of. This was the proper thing for her to do, to seek to make gains on behalf of the people.

It is evident that we must improve our constitutional relationship with HMG. In fact, if you want to have an accurate look at our relationship with the UK Government all anyone must do is watch the exchange between the Premier and Mr. Mark Gapes of the UK Foreign Affairs committee and they will see that this fight is not one that any political party should play politics over.

It is a shame that the PNP has allowed the politics of their past and present to prevent such unity. It is tantamount to treachery. It is indeed time that the people unite around meaningful change with or without the PNP.

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LOCAL NEWS

Sherika Been makes donation to Richmond Hills Preparatory School

A few months ago I decided I would launch my first project under the Robert A. Been Snr. Foundation, of which I am a co-founder.

I decided to purchase some toys and games to give to children for the Christmas holiday. I was uncertain which school I was going to give them to, but focused on Richmond Hills Preparatory School.

One may ask why Richmond Hills, when it is a private school; but not because a child attends a private institution means that the parent(s) have it all together. Also, Richmond Hills is the primary school

that I and the majority of my siblings attended.

I am a college student who is funded by my mother and my family, so in order for me to make this happen, I decided to save up my allowance. I also received contributions from my mom, Sharon Been, my siblings, Shayonne, Robert Jr., Shanique and Roshawn Been, and two of my Morehouse brothers. This is the first of many other projects that I intend to do.

My father was someone that would go above and beyond for anyone in need, so I am sure he would have been proud of this.

Charles Hubert James Primary School Wins Tourist Board’s Cleanest School Competition

The Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board coordinated a ‘Cleanest School Competition’ and has announced Charles Hubert James Primary School as the winner. The competition was lunched during Tourism Environmental Awareness Month (TEAM) in November 2018 and was among public primary schools on the islands of Providenciales, Middle Caicos and North Caicos. Each school was judged on thirteen (13) criteria in five (5) areas which consisted of Entrance, Buildings, Bathrooms, Grounds and Classrooms.

The competition was judged

by officials from the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board and Public Health Department who made unannounced inspections at each school. The Charles Hubert James Primary School in Kew, North Caicos emerged victorious and was presented with a prize of $1,000 from the Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board.

The prize presentation was made on Tuesday January 22, 2019 by members of the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board team to the forty student population, teachers and principal.

Hon. Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and

NOTICE PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) FOR ROCK HOUSE CONDO/COTTAGE BOUTIQUE RESIDENTIAL RESORT DEVELOPMENT PR. 12733 BLOCK AND PARCEL NUMBERS 60702/66-67 & 60703/80, BLUE MOUNTAIN, PROVIDENCIALES

The DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for Grace Bay Resorts Ltd. Planning Application PR.12733 (Rock House Condo/Cottages Boutique Residential Resort Development, on Parcels 60702/66-67 & 60703/80, Blue Mountain, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands) has been finalized and is available online for public review at www.gov.tc/pressoffice Hard copies of the EIS Draft Report are also available at the Department of Planning offices in Providenciales and Grand Turk for public review.

The Draft Environmental Impact Assessment was conducted and a report was submitted in accordance with Section 44 (1) b of the Physical Planning Ordinance and condition 7 of the Grant of Outline Development Permission, Planning Application PR. 12733 for the Rock House Condo/Cottage Boutique ResidentialResort Development granted on March8, 2017.

Comments on the Draft EISreport can be sent to the Department of Planning at planningconsultation@gov.tc or to the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales or at South Base, Grand Turk within twenty-eight days from the date of this notice or byFebruary18, 2019.

A public consultation meeting on the Draft EIA will be held on Tuesday, February26, 2019 at the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales at 5:30 p.m.

Gaming was also in attendance and expressed congratulatory remarks to the student body and commended them for being recognized for their cleanliness and discipline.

Mr. A. Donjae Lewis, Quality Assurance Officer at the Tourist Board and coordinator of the Cleanest School Competition stated, “The purpose of the competition was to encourage local students to not only keep their school surroundings clean but in doing so, consider the impact of pollution on the environment and the responsibility they have in keeping our islands clean”.

Ms. Campbell, Principal of the

Charles Hubert James Primary School, on receiving the check thanked the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board and stated that the funds would be used to invest in improvements to the grounds of the school. Ms. Campbell stated, “It is also important to note that our school does not have a grounds keeper, this is a team effort of students and teachers combining our efforts to keep our surroundings clean. We take great pride in it and this award means a lot to us”.

The Cleanest School Competition is set to be an annual undertaking by the Tourist Board with plans to expand to additional islands.

Procurement Clerk wanted Facilitation of purchase of vehicles and parts overseas (namely Japan).

•Process of purchasing and export documentation in a foreign country.

•Ability to source Vendors, price negotiation. Maintain manual and electronic documentation.

•Maintain an open communication between field personnel and suppliers regarding backorders, delivery dates and/or substitute product.

•Coordinating delivery and expedition of goods, ensuring goods are ordered and delivered in a timely and cost effective manner.

•Extensive knowledge of various Japanese vehicles and parts.

•Minimum of five years’ experience within automotive procurement department.

Exposure to the mechanical, industrial and automotive industry an asset.

•Ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment.

•Strong negotiation, mathematical and analytical skills.

•Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral. Solid research skills and commitment to continually learn about new products. Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Must read, write and speak Japanese, possess valid passport with necessary travel visas (travelling to Japan). Part-time employment with Commission based salary.

Qualified applicants should forward cover letter and resume to: Paradise Auto Sales & Rentals, P.O. Box 908, 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales. Resumes will be reviewed in the order they are received.

Gabriel Milien

Location: Blue Hills, Millennium Highway Is seeking Domestic Workers, Plumbers, Electricians, and Carpenters

•Duties of the Domestic worker included general cleaning

•The Plumber duties includes Installing pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids.

•Duties of the Electrician include Installing and maintaining wiring, control, and lighting systems.

•The Carpenter includes building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

To work 6 days per week Salary for Plumbers, Electricians and Carpenters is $7.00 per hour; the Domestic is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 343-1115 These positions are new positions Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales #539176

George Pratt Providenciales Tel # 649-346-1158 or 246-5677 Email: prattsbarber@hotmail.com 4 G’s Maintenance and Cleaning Services IS SEEKING TWO (2) House Keepers/Maids 4 G’s Mobile Barber & Beauty Services IS SEEKING Two (2) Barbers One (1) Beautician One (1) Nail Technician All workers must be able to work shifts that includes nights weekend and Holidays.

Starting wages is $ 250.00 per week for all advertised vacant position.

All positions are new and vacant positions.

Deadline for the vacant position is 08 Feb 2019 Interested applicants should submit their application via email. Turks and Caicos Islanders who are interested should send a copy of their application to Turks and Caicos Islands Commissioner of labor

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LOCAL NEWS

Adult Vaccinations

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

Remember when we were children and we had to go in for our vaccines? Turns out, just because we are adults doesn’t mean we are off the hook. Even if you’ve had all your childhood vaccinations, you still need to get vaccinated when you’re older! Some vaccines wear off and so you will need to get boosters, new vaccines which weren’t available when you were a kid are now available, you may be at higher risk for certain illnesses that shots can protect you from and vaccinations help protect the people around you.

There are a few vaccinations that we suggest adults get to help protect their health: HPV Vaccine

The HPV vaccine reduces the risk of contracting the human papillomavirus.

The human papillomavirus or HPV is contracted after close physical contact such as during intimate moments and is the cause of genital warts and cervical, penile and anal cancer.

Previously, the vaccine was recommended for males and females up to the age of 26, but the FDA recently expanded the recommendation to include men and women up to age 45.

Tetanus Vaccine

The tetanus vaccine is to be boosted every 10 years. It protects against contracting tetanus after being cut by a metallic object, being bitten by a dog, or after an accident where the skin has been eroded and comes in contact with soil. The tetanus vaccine is also very important for pregnant women when they’re somewhere between 27 and 36 weeks pregnant to help protect their babies.

For persons who did not complete their vaccination schedule for whooping cough as adolescents, the tetanus vaccine which includes diphtheria and pertussis is advisable.

administered in two doses, separated by an interval of two to six months.

The CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccines for adults 65 and up, as well as in younger adults with certain medical conditions like diabetes and heart disease that put them at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill. Pneumococcus is a fairly common illness but can be severe, killing and hospitalizing thousands each year with serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis.

Shingles Vaccine

Flu Vaccine

Shingles presents as a blistering rash that’s normally localized to one side of the body or face. It occurs when the chicken pox virus, usually contracted during childhood, is reactivated in the body. The illness is more common as people get older and tends to be a painful condition. Unfortunately, the pain can persist for months or even years after the rash has cleared and other complications such as blindness can occur if the rash involves the eyes!

For adults over 50, the CDC recommends being vaccinated against shingles. The vaccine is more than 90 percent effective in preventing both shingles and the nerve pain associated with the condition. The vaccine is

Getting a seasonal flu vaccine each year is the best way to protect yourself against influenza, which killed around 80,000 and hospitalized 900,000 during the last flu season. The influenza virus changes regularly, so it’s important to get a flu shot each year to have upto-date immunization against the most common strains predicted for any given year.

Your best bet is to get this vaccination at the start of the season, *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general which is the beginning of October but practitioner who also specialises getting vaccinated later in the season is in dermatology. For questions or comments, please contact her at still beneficial. drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at Associated Medical Practices - 946Travel Vaccines 4242.

Pneumococcal Vaccine

Dr. Marsha Barnett

Adults traveling may need typhoid, cholera and yellow fever vaccinations depending on the location of their travel. To determine which vaccines you may need for upcoming travel, you can search your destination online or check with your physician or clinic to ensure you are adequately covered before your trip.

Immunizations are one of the most important advances in public health of all time. Immunizations save lives, reduce hospitalizations and improve quality of life. With rare exceptions, they are safe and well-tolerated.

department •Any other reasonable requests made by Financial Controller Key Skills and Requirements:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

•Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Hotel or Corporate environment •Accuracy and attention to detail •Must have data entry skills/numerical skills •Demonstrated knowledge and experience with working in an accounts department •Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Excel knowledge is essential •Thinks ahead and anticipates future challenges to ensure the organization’s requirements are met •Able to communicate in English both written and spoken.

•Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure •Must be organized and detailed oriented •Holds a valid driver’s license

Roles and Responsibilities: •Receive all invoices, verify that an approved PO is attached, code and post all invoices in the Accounting software system, properly coded using the hotel’s chart of accounts.

•Cut all checks for local vendors twice a week and US vendors Starting salary $30-$35,000.00 per annum based on previous experience twice a month on a bi-weekly basis, according to the aging balance, and qualificationsnot including service charge credit conditions and specific due dates.

•Once invoices are paid, they must be filed alphabetically by Other vacant positions are as follows: supplier and separated between US suppliers and local suppliers.

This filing is to be completed after each check run.

Personal Concierge •Twice a month, Run Travel Agent report from PMS and submit to Landscaping/Groundskeeper Revenue Manager for approval; cut all checks due for Travel Agent Bartender/Mixologist commissions according to the approvals given.

Maintenance Technician •Accurately complete by account for each month end by set Public Area Supervisor deadlines, with full details in excel, the posted maintenance Pool & Beach Attendant expenses.

Housekeeping Room Attendant •Ensure all payment deadlines are met and no late payment Housemen penalties are incurred Servers •Vendor Statements requested, reconciled and accounts kept Stewards current at all times •Petty cash reimbursements require AP to verify the summary of the *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK petty cash paid out with all the attached supporting documents; PERMIT HOLDER. for all paid-outs and cash advances, verify that a copy of the corresponding posting to the Guest Folio is attached and signed Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources by the Front Office Cashier and the Guest.

Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, •Review checks on hand for stale dated items that require reissue, or by emailing your resume Attention Tiersa Hall, Director of Human reach out to vendors to pick up payments as needed to clear in a Resources atcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Saturday, timely manner January 31st 2019. Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department •Prepare breakdown and allocation for all payments for Duties & directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000.

Freight in a timely and accurate manner •Provide photocopies of various backups as required for the

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Do not stop until something happens access issue is still a problem. This needs to be taken to a different level until the beach access issues are clearly stated and that everyone knows that no one owns the beach. We cannot just stop here.

Somebody needs to take this issue and make a national issue every day until the issue is resolved. It was not even a year ago when there was an issue at Taylor Bay and to date, we are still being taken advantage of by others. The beach does not belong to anyone.

Do not stop talking about the problems.

I know that every time I write article, I offer solutions. I agree we need to offer solutions. However, many of us are offering solutions but it seems no one is listening or they think our solutions are not realistic or they are looking for credit. Therefore, continue to talk about the problems until the issues are resolved. Maybe if you continue to talk, it will reach a point where the relevant authorities are tired of the talking and they will seek to solve the issues. The moment you stop talking about the problems whether you provide solutions or not, those issues will go on the backburner. Therefore, do not stop

By Drexwell Seymour

Too many times, we start something and we do not see it through to the end and that is why we are in some of the situations we are in now.

Some of us stopped doing what we were doing because we were afraid. We are afraid of losing business, we are afraid of victimization, we are afraid of what others would think, we are afraid of offending someone and we afraid of failure.

However, the problems continue to escalate in our country because we stop what we are doing. We cannot stop what we are doing. Therefore, I am encouraging you not to stop what you are doing until something happens.

The beach access issue is still unresolved – continue the fight.

We have seen a videotape of a young man who has a business of renting beach equipment and while on the beach, he was confronted by the owner of one of the resorts. The young man stood up defending his reason for being on the beach. Later on social media, many people commended the young man for his stance. However, the beach

talking. Keep talking until something happens. I am aware that there are some issues such as racism that will not go away by just talking about it.

Do not stop demonstrating until the issues are resolved

I never understood the basis for these one- or two-day demonstrations. I believe if you are going to demonstrate, demonstrate until the issue that you are demonstrating for are resolved.

Recently another country in the Caribbean had a demonstration and of course the feedback from most of the people that were there was that the demonstration was successful. Was it really successful? Because the turnout was large does not mean it is successful.

The issues were not resolved so why should one say that the demonstration was successful.

Drexwell Seymour

Conclusion

One of our issues is that we give up easily. Sometimes what we are doing is for a show with no passion. If you are passionate about something and you want to see the issues resolve, then you will go all the way to end until the issues

are resolve even if you are standing alone.

Do not be intimated by anyone. Do not let anyone pay you off to stop what you are doing. Do not let the number of likes or lack of comments on social media deter you. If you believe in something, do not stop pursuing it.

Let’s free ourselves

By Oswald Skipping

The political saga in the Turks and Caicos goes on! Mid-Term report by a clueless government, a necessary rebuttal by the opposition who was the previous failing government only two years ago; and the miserable, depressed, deprived lives of our exploited Turks and Caicos Islanders rumbles on.

The same hum drum, political rhetoric that has become the norm, designed to appease their political base, knowing that it’s either one or the other of the two failed political parties that will be awarded the distinguished privilege of governing our country at the next election.

Our boxed in minds refuse to escape the psychological political stronghold that has not allowed us to think out of the box and beyond the tentacles of the two established, traditional parties, not allowing you

Eagle Claw Security Cheshire Hall, Providenciales Seeking: Biometric Coordinator Salary is $1500.00 monthly Applicant must have a BS in related field or at least 5 years knowledge and experience in this field.

Training in BIS Sales and Technical Overview will be an asset Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Gerilane Rigby

Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a Caregiver to assist in the care of elderly male Duties include helping with daily activities and performing general household duties Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 241-0045 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

#539183

to choose a third party or competent independents who have their country’s and people’s interest at heart.

People who have the know how, the courage and the credibility to secure a modern, democratic and workable constitution from the British.

Representatives who have the vision of progressive diversity and the innate, exuberant urge to promote, represent and empower our Turks and Caicos people.

Leaders that would unite the private sector and race factions in our islands, politicians who would embrace the outcast and rejected who have been sidelined and relegated to under the tree, on the wall, in the barrooms.

We need unity! There are brilliant minds out there, businessmen, clergy, civil servants, regular working people, inspired youth, supporters of both established parties and the PDA. Moreover, though not many, there are

Owow Creative Studios Caribbean Place, Providenciales Seeking: Graphic Designer Salary is $1500.00 monthly Description: Successful candidates must be well focus with the ability to: Create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand Produce designs that get the clients’ messages across with high visual impact.

He or she must be able to work under pressure and meet set deadline Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@ tciway.tc Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Oswald Skippings still a few serving politicians from both sides that have not been compromised.

We need to come together as

Palm Ventures Ltd. Leeward, Providenciales Seeking: Labourer Salary is $6.25 per hour Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Handy-Pro Maintenance Ltd

JaMalCo Ltd.

Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Location: F202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Provo Seeking 11 Construction Helpers Duties: Assist construction craft workers with various tasks; clean and prepare sites, machinery and equipment.

Salary: $6.25/hr; 42 hrs/wk This Position currently held by work permit holders Closing date for applications is February 1st, 2019 Applications can be dropped off at the office, Immigration Board, and/or emailed to jmc@tciway.tc

Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days a week/ on call Salary $8.00 per hour Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Please email: handypro@tciway.tc Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

one and support a new inspired entity and save what’s left of our country, an entity that is not entangled in witchcraft and controlled by special interest groups that buy elections and the resulting government. We need a group of caring Turks and Caicos Islanders that is focused on our country’s interest and not their own or that of their party. My people, let’s free ourselves from mental slavery imposed on us not only by the British, but by our own black, native Turks and Caicos politicians. We deserve better, but it’s up to us! We hold the keys to our freedom and our progress; That single, free vote, that we have squandered, sold and given away for too many years for the wrong reasons, “Just Like That”

For God’s sake, for our country’s sake, for our people’s sake and for our children’s sake, let’s free ourselves, unite, and do the right thing.

Elections are not as far as they seem.

Pinnacle Construction

Shore Way Construction

Long Bay Road, Providenciales Seeking: Construction Labours Carpenters Masons Salary ranges $6.25 – $10.00 per hour Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

The Bight, Providenciales Seeking: Construction Site Maid Salary is $6.25 per hour Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Warren Williams of German Cigar Pub

Norman Parker

Seeks to employ a Bartender at his Restaurant and Bar In Grand Turk At a salary of $300.00 per week To work 5 days week The successful applicant is required to mix and serve drinks professionally to customers Applicants who are TC Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and Warren Williams at tel no.

246-9114 This position is a new position

Is seeking a Domestic Worker In Grand Turk Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy and do general cleaning.

To work 6 days per week Salary - $6.50 per hour Please contact: 241-7244 This position is held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

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LOCAL NEWS Understanding National Insurance - Funding Your Social Protection Plan(Part 2)

By Rhesa Cartwright, Acting CEO

Please read Part 1 of this article published 18/01/19.

In that article, I dealt with the topics “Planning for A Rainy Day and How Social Security Plans Mature.” In this article, I write about the Cost and Funding of the Plan.

•The increasing cost of the plan necessitates additional funding to remain viable.

The social protection plan has three primary cost drivers: the payment of benefits, the administrative cost of operating the institution, and the cost of investments. It is reasonable to expect these coststo increasesince the value of benefits, operationscosts,and the cost of investmentsall increaseas the plan maturesand the reserves grow.

The NIB is required to conduct an actuarial review of the plan every three years. This review studies not only the sufficiency of the benefits in payment to ensure it remains relevant or adequate for the pensioner to maintain a certain standard of living, but it also examines the adequacy of the contribution rate to fund the benefits package and other costs.

For the first time in more than 20 years of existence,the Actuary recommended a rate increasein 2016. The question then for our contributors is, do we keep our range of benefits and pay a higher contribution rate, or do we keep our contribution rate and reduce our benefits package?

When the rate was set in 1991, the Maternity Grant was $250 per pregnancy.

Today that grant is $600 per child.The Noncontributory Old Age Pension (NCOAP) was $110 per month.Today that pension is $300 per month.A Funeral Grant was $450.Today it is $1,550.00 for a dependent and $2,390.00 for the insured person.

Theseexamplesare not exhaustive.

It is obvious that if we keep our present level of benefits, an increase in the contribution rate is also needed to fund the higher payments.

•️National insurance has plenty ofmoney,so why is there a need to increase the rate?

The NIB does indeed have plenty of money,butit is not sufficient to cover the liabilities already incurred. As I indicated in Part 1of this article, 41 percent of our active contributors have already paid sufficient contributions for a pension.

In accordance with statutory requirements,5.5 percent of thecontribution rate collectedis allocatedto the long-term benefit branch, which funds pensions. The NIB guarantees a minimum pension of 30 percent, so already a clear shortfall is evident. The fact that current contributors who were paying since the inception of the plan are already eligible for 51 percent adds to the challenge. It is necessary for the contribution rate to be adjusted to ensure the promised benefitis realized and that the value of the benefit remains relevant.

The significant difference between the rate

collected (5.5 percent) and the promised benefit (30-60 percent), has to be bridged as best we can today to ensure the cost of the plan does not become unduly taxing on future generations. Previously, in another article, our Investment Manager wrote about how we invest to grow the fund.

Yes, NIB has money,but the rateincrease is needed to bolster the fund to ensure it remains viable to pay benefits.

Benefits are funded first from contributions and when contributions are no longer sufficient to cover benefits; the NIB will have to use reserves built up from excess contributions and investment income from previous years.

The 2016 Actuarial Review estimated the following critical projection years: 2028, 2038 and 2048.

The NIB is projected to have sufficient contribution income to cover expenses until the year 2028. In the year 2038, a cash flow deficit is projectedand the accumulation of the reserve fund will begin to grow at a slower pace, eventually fully depleted by the year 2048. Rate and other parametric changes will postpone these dates.

The National Insurance Board has made an effort to contain cost over the years, recognizing that a dollar saved is an additional dollar earned for investment to assist with future costs.

The National Insurance Board was estimated to be 41 percent funded as at March 31, 2017.This means that, considering our reserves of $220M on the same date, we have about 41cents of each dollar of liability; the unfunded liability was $315M at that time.

While the forty-year-old may not be pensionable for another 20-25 years, if the person has already contributed ten years, (s)he is already eligible to a pension and the NIB must make plans to pay that contributor a pension.

Several factors impact our number of contributors and, by extension, the contribution income. The economy dictates to some degree the number of contributors and the level at which those contributors pay into the plan since their payments are directly linked to their earnings. The more vibrant the economy, the more contributors and contributions. This, however, is something of a vicious cycle since the more contributors and contributions, the greater our potential liability. While a large portion of our workforce might be considered transitory, most make sufficient contributions to qualify for a pension; this pension is payable to them no matter where they reside when they reach pensionable age.

The size and quality of our workforce impact our contribution income.

Also, TCI cannot afford to dismiss the growing impact of NonCommunicable Diseases (NCDs) on our productive population. In a subsequent publication,the NIB will publish an article on the impact of NCDs on Social Security Institutions. There appears to be a growing trend where an increasing number of active contributors are collecting sickness benefits, which progresses to an invalidity pension long before age 60. In the worst case scenario, the dependent(s) of that insured person ends up receiving Survivors Pension on their demise. When this occurs,

MECHANIC GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT Provo Golf Club seeks a qualified mechanic. A minimum of twelve (8) years’ experience in golf course equipment is required and the applicant must possess the following skills and experience.

Requirements •A history of maintenance of Golf Carts, mowers and tractors.

•General maintenance and repairs of all equipment used and operated on the Golf Course.

•Ordering or replacing any parts necessary.

•An aptitude to work unsociable hours is required.

The remuneration for this position is $2700.00 monthly commensurate with experience.

Please submit applications to: Veronica Rigby, Provo Golf Club, P.O. Box 124, Regent House, The Regent Village, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tel: (649) 946-5126; Fax (649) 946-5191; Email: ronnie@habgroup.com Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

Closing date for application is January 2, 2019.

rather than collecting contributions towards a Retirement Pension during their productive years, early benefits are awarded and paid. This will have negative financial implications for the fund, as both the income and expenses sides of the balance sheet are negatively impacted; fewer contributions are made and more benefits paid.

An aging population coupled with falling birth rates is a worldwide phenomenon but is also true in the TCI. This is yet another factor which will become more of a challenge in the future.

The NIB long-term branch, which is the source of funding for pensions, is funded by a pay-as-you-go system.This means we depend on the current contributors to pay the pensions of the retirees. Thisis referred to as the Dependency ratio.

In 2016, 100 active contributors supported nine pensioners.It is projected, however, that by 2057, 100 active contributors will have to support an average of 70 pensioners. Imagine the cost implication for this factor alone. While 2057 seems like “light years” away, that will be the year for retirement for a 21year old now entering the workforce. That individual ought to be assured of a pension on retirement the same as someone retiring today.

Lastly, the contribution rate paid directly impacts the range of benefits an insured person accesses. The person in the Private Sector paying on 8 percent has access to all benefits.The Public Sector pays a reduced rate and is excluded from several short-term benefits. The Selfemployed person also pays a rate lower than the private sector and also has a restrictedbenefit package.

Unemployment Benefit For many years, contributors have asked about an Unemployment Benefit.

An actuarial assessment has been

conducted,andfor the program to be feasible, it necessitates a 1.5 percent rate increase and full participation of our contributor base.

The NIB is open to introducing this new benefits package, but again, as I started, “there is no free lunch.” If the additional protection is to be provided for incidences of unemployment, the benefit must be fundedin thesame manner as we saw in the Bahamas and other countries in the region.

This rate increase will provide the added benefit of up to six months of unemployment benefit payments while the insured person is seeking a new job.

A good social security plan offers a range of benefits that are relevant to its populace;thebenefits areat a level that prevents poverty but is not cost-prohibitive.

Ideally, thebenefits package is covered by contribution income. Presently, the only benefit included in ILO Convention C102 which indicates the minimum standards of Social Security which isnot provided by the NIB is Unemployment.

The TCINIB offers a fairly comprehensive range of benefits, and the Fund has become an integral part of the socio-economic fabric of our country. It is important to the country as a whole that the fund remains relevant and viable. We are a creature of law; any changes to the benefits or contribution rates must be effected through legislative amendments.

National Insurance is your social protection plan.Join in the conversation about funding your benefits. We will be hosting a series of meetings early in 2019.

Pleaseplan to join us when we visit your island.

The motto of the National Insurance Board is “We are because you are,” and we are here to serve you. We are always happy to answer your questions. Telephone Numbers: Grand Turk Office: 946-1048/9 Providenciales Office: 941-5806 Email: nib@tcinib.tc.

INTERCARIBBEAN AIRWAYS IS SEEKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: The Successful Candidate must be able to: Provide leadership to position the company at the forefront of the industry.

Develop a strategic plan to advance the company’s mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth as an organization.

Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service and cost effective management of resources.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE 1.Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures. Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Knowledge of public relations principles and practices. Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques. Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Ability to identify and secure funding / revenue sources.

2. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of Government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

3.A Masters Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting and a minimum of ten years of leadership role for a large division or company.

4.Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel.

Salary: Remuneration and experience

Please send Resume to HR@ Intercaribbean.com

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Fool me once, shame on you.

Fool me twice, shame on me

By Dr. Royal S. Robinson, Chairman

The premier and the PDM are at it again! At minutes to midnight when the Service Charge was to come into effect, the PDM , like Nicodemus decided to make the announcement that the Service Charge would not come into effect as stated previously, by 1st December 2018, as there were some educational that needed to be sorted out to ensure a smooth implementation.

There are a number of

things that are at stake. If, as the Acting Premier stated, there was a need for additional consultation, when and where, as well as with whom such a consultation take place? We know that the Premier likes to resort to online consultation, where, in many instances, the results can be bogus, but in this instance, there is no evidence that she did even that.

A draft of any amendment to a Bill has to pass Cabinet and then be placed in the Gazette so that the public can have notice of the amendment. That has not been

done. Unlike an amendment to a Regulation, which when Cabinet approves it, it can take effect once published in the Gazette, an amendment to a Bill must be tabled in the House of Assembly, and after three readings, passed.

The PDM are once again trying to momiguy the people of the country generally, and the workers in the hospitality industry, particularly. They must be put to the foaksile. They have sown the wind with their empty and unattainable promises, now they have to reap Dr. Royal S. Robinson, Chairman the whirlwind!

2019 Economic Empowerment Conference to take place in Providenciales

An Economic Empowerment Conference will take place on March 29th and 30th 2019 at the Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort and Spa in Providenciales.

The aim of this conference is to arm and equip residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands with financial knowledge which is specifically tailored to the Turks and Caicos economy and which when utilized will help them to excel in the Turks and Caicos and global economy. The theme of the conference is “Positioned to Prosper”.

A panel of notable Turks and Caicos Islands financial experts and entrepreneurs has been assembled to present on topics such as Funding: Traditional and Non Traditional Methods, Personal Investment Strategies, Entrepreneurship and Brand Building, Intrapreneurship, The Psychology of Money, Personal Finance, Wealth Building and Wealth Creation and the

State of the TCI Economy.

Conference attendees will learn: From Turks and Caicos financial and entrepreneurial titans; The fundamentals of the stock market and investing; The fundamentals of entrepreneurship and how to build a brand; How to access funding for business ideas; Strategies for creating and maintaining wealth; How to gain control and take charge of finances; The money myths acting as barriers in the area finances; Knowledge relating to turning financial situations around; Advice, tips and techniques on how to climb the corporate ladder; An in depth awareness of the state of the TCI Economy.

The Conference is being organized by Attorney-at-Law and Entrepreneur Tremmaine Harvey and Diandra Mills Investments Manager at the National Insurance Board. Of the conference, Harvey had this to

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.

say“Financial management and financial literacy are necessary components of knowledge that one must possess to succeed in the modern world. However on a collective scale they are notably missing from the educational system of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

For those who are proactive and seek to take their financial education into their own hands, they are forced to turn to financial coaches, videos and books authored by persons from foreign countries whose advice is specifically tailored to those foreign economies.

While helpful conceptually, most of the advice does not specifically cater to the peculiarities of the Turks and Caicos economy. To that end, have envisioned and translate that vision into an Economic Empowerment Conference for the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Mills chimed in “Economic empowerment at the personal level

is vital to the broader economic development of a country. Arming citizens with the knowledge necessary to improve their economic status and to create a wealth system is the chief goal of this conference. We anticipate that this conference will become an opportunity for quality dialogue that will bring awareness, learning and growth to participants to be able to break the barriers limiting us from realizing our full potential.” The registration fee for persons wishing to attend is $150.00 and will cover a day and a half of speaker presentations and panel discussions, coffee breaks, lunch and a networking cocktail.

Persons seeking further information, wishing to register or sponsor the conference can call 649 241 5777 or 649 232 3194 or email tremmaine@tcieec.com or diandra@ tcieec.com

Job Opportunity

SENIOR SOLICITOR/ATTORNEY A senior solicitor or attorney is required for a busy firm based in Providenciales.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor or attorney with at least ten years post qualified experience in the disciplines of commercial litigation, intellectual and real property, and corporate, including experience drafting and advising on commercial contracts and leases. The successful candidate must already be called to the Turks and Caicos Islands Bar or eligible for immediate admission. Excellent communication skills and ability to manage files and work independently is essential, together with requisite experience in preparation of cases and direct client relationships. Experience in mediation /A.D.R will be an advantage.

Remuneration based on experience – commencing $100,000 per annum.

3. Clean and remove all beverage and snacks from the cart at the end of the shift.

This job position is currently held by a work permit holder.

4. Performs cart set up and break down procedures; contributes to overall cleanliness and organization of cart.

All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to send applications in writing with full CV to the Managing Partner, Miller Simons O’Sullivan, P. O. Box 260, Regent House West, Regent Village, Providenciales or email to mslaw@tciway.tc.

5. Ensures a pleasant visit for each guest; maintains effective guest relations.

Prospective TC Islander applicants may also lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

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 February 4, 2019.

Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission Advertisement for Interpreters The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission is seeking applications forPartTime Interpreters, fluent in English-Spanish and/or English-Creole, who can assist the Commission over a two to three year period, with various individual projects the Commission undertakes in its public education campaign.

Applicants should have some experience in translating between English-Spanish, English-Creole, and list this in their applications. Persons who have performed this function for the Commission in the past are also encouraged to send in their applications.

Interested persons may submit their applications with resumes and qualifications, to any of the Commission’s offices, at Franklyn Missick’s building, Church Folly, Grand Turk, or, at Suite 206, Cabot House, IGA Plaza Leeward Highway, Providenciales; or email them to, the Secretary of the Commission; Mrs. Wanda Ariza at Secretary@ IntegrityCommission.tc .

For more details, persons should visit the Commission’s website at www. integritycommission.tc .

The deadline for Applications is February 28th 2019. applications selected will be notified.

Please note that only

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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: *DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCES

•Ensures daily operation runs smoothly and effectively within the villa/residences

•Daily assignment for Villa Housekeeping, landscaping, pool maintenance, and maintenance work.

•Works closely with The Resort and Home Owners or their representatives and property managers in order to combine work on the Villas with maximum rental sales.

•Undertakes daily inspections of all Villas and residences in the Amanyara rental pool and completing daily, weekly and monthly checklists for each property.

•Undertakes twice a week inspections of all Villas and Residences – non rental pools and weekly reports to the owner.

•Manages total care maintenance of all buildings on the property associated with specific homes including, landscaping, refuse removal, pest control, pool & exterior services, interior and exterior furniture maintenance and cleanliness.

•Ensures that all the needs for homeowners are taken care of prior and during their visit, this will include and not limited to spa appointment, excursion reservation, groceries, pet import license, organizing special events on their behalf, etc.

Requirements:

•At minimum a Bachelors degree in Hotel Management or related field

•At least 5-10 years Luxury resort experience dealing with high profile guest and celebrities.

Diplomacy and discretion is essential in communicating with high profile guests and homeowners

•Comprehensive knowledge of various operations; mainly F&B operations, villa operations

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and detail oriented

•Must be driven, people oriented with the ability to create momentum and foster organization change.

Salary range from $5000 to $7,000 per month based on qualifications and experience. *RESORT MANAGER Strategic:

•Manages the relationship between real estate owners and resort management

•Builds and maintains a strong relationship between resort owner, resort management and corporate office

•Lives the brand ethos and promotes the philosophy of the brand in all professional interactions

•Ensures luxury product positioning is maintained as per corporate brand standards Operations:

•Manages a dynamic international team of hospitality individuals to achieve highest standards of service and quality at all times

•Analyses and prepares annual long-term budgets, monitors income statements, variance reports, identifies market trends, and control costs

•Adheres to internal audit processes and procedures. Ensures effective reservation process which maximizes revenue

•Ensures physical operations are maintained to company standards by conducting inspections of grounds and buildings

•Maximizes the profitability of the resort

•Works endlessly to ensure the hotel exceeds guest and employee satisfaction

•Trains, mentors and coaches department heads and employees to ensure a high performance team is maintained

•Maintains strong positive relationships with all travel industry partners

•Understands and implements requirements from regulatory agencies and service providers

•Deputizes for General Manager in his absence Sales & Marketing:

•Attracts new residents/guests by marketing resort features. Obtains referrals from current

residents/guests or via corporate marketing campaigns

•Practice revenue management as per company policy to maximize occupancies and promote growth in ARR

•Explains advantages of services and location relative to high end real estate product

•Conducts market surveys and analyses within region and competitive set

•Travels to promote and sell product when needed and be able to communicate in several languages

•Maintains and grows luxury travel trade contacts Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Hospitality Management or Business Administration.

•Minimum of 8 years’ international resort experience in management roles; including remote locations

•Must have experience creating and analyzing budgets, P&L’s, and financial reports

•Very strong managerial, leadership, communication and organizational skills

•Must be able to handle multiple priorities on a regular basis

• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change

•Proven ability to lead and develop a multicultural team

•English proficiency in oral and written is a must. Other languages would be a plus.

The position has a starting minimum salary of US$6,000/month, and will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. *ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

•Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial reports and ensures time completion

•Reviews with the Financial Controller the monthly general ledger postings

•Responsible for the Monthly Bank Reconciliation

•Conducts monthly purchasing fund/float cash count

•Handles books of accounts as follows; Advances, Intercompany Receivable & Payable Balances, Pre-paid, Fixed Assets Depreciation, Deposits, Operating Equipment, Accruals, Reserve & Replacements Requirements:

•Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, and a professional accounting designation or MBA in business are essential.

•Complete knowledge and experience with hotel accounting systems, USALI, and procedures.

•Minimum 5 years of International Managerial Accounting/Finance experience in the hotel/resort industry within recognized branded properties, and exceptional analytical ability required.

•Experience and working knowledge of SunSystems, SAGE, Opera, Micros, Adaco and Advanced Excel skills.

•Ability to plan, prioritize & implement effectively multi-task while working effectively in a fast paced and ever changing and challenging environment. Willingness to work weekends, holidays and long hours during high season.

Salary range from $3500 to $4,000 per month based on qualifications and experience. *FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS MANAGER

•To monitor and maintain standards in the Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Butler Villa & Pantries and FB storage areas.

•To effectively manage and develop the Food and Beverage department operation, ensuring that all property and AMAN standards are implemented, adhered to, improved when necessary and meets international standards.

•To monitor and control stock levels to ensure F&B items are always available. To ensure that all handling procedures for all perishable foods or beverages are followed in order to guarantee maximum sanitation and quality of the finished product. To ensure that wastage and spoilage of products are maintained to the minimal level.

•To be present during the main meal periods in the Restaurant and bar area and special events to interact with all guests.

•Proactively handle guest issues / complaints, ensuring that the conclusion is satisfactory for all parties.

Requirements:

•A Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts Management and Beverage

JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019 Management •5-10 years’ experience in an International Luxury resort •Excellent communication skills and attention to detail •Great team player, with the ability to manage large groups and events •Ability to maintain brand philosophy and standard of operations

Salary based on experience: $4500-$5000 monthly, plus service charge FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR

•Works closely with the Front Office Manager to assist in the setting up of all Front Office processes and systems. These should be constantly reviewed, updated and developed.

•Assists the Front Office Manager in the hiring, training and ongoing management of Front Office staff.

•Reviews reservations and business levels for each day and ensure that special requests have been properly communicated and managed.

•Reviews room allocations to ensure optimum guest satisfaction and a smooth transition between departures and arrivals.

•Daily reviews Front Office activities to ensure everything is organized and prepared ahead of the day’s activities. This should cover the accuracy of Registration cards for arrivals and billing details for departures, transport requirements, checking rooms, ensuring keys are ready. Delegates tasks accordingly.

•Ensures all information is being effectively communicated between shifts and with other departments.

Requirements:

•At least 5 years’ Front Office experience in a luxury resort

•Bachelors in Hospitality Management or similar field; experience in Opera an asset

•Excellent communication skills and attention to details

•Ability to work well and multi-task within a fast pace environment Salary based on experience: $2000-$2300 monthly, plus service charge GUEST ASSISTANT

•Manages all requests prior to guests’ arrival and prepares registration documents and itineraries; taking into consideration guest history, profiles, traces.

•Manages guest arrival process; ensures selected Managers are informed of guest arrival, conducts a warm “Aman” greeting to all guests upon arrival, taking them on a tour of Amanyara and conducting the arrival procedure in their Guest Pavilion.

•Records all guest information throughout their stay in 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.

•Arranges guest activities both on-site and off-site, including restaurant reservations and takes ownership of any other guest requests, needs or concerns.

•Act as coordinator and facilitator of correspondence between the guest and Amanyara.

Ensures consistent and constant communication between all departments. This covers all guest movements, activities and issues.

•Manages guest departure process; prepares final settlement, ensures selected Managers are informed of guest departure and coordinates transfers with Bellmen.

Requirements:

•At least a vocational diploma in any hospitality-related field or at least 2 years’ experience in a luxury resort.

•Proficient command (oral and written) of English, additional language an advantage

•Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

•Ability to focus attention on guest needs, and remain calm, courteous and professional at all times.

Salary: $8.00 per hour, 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: $1300 to $1350.00 per month, plus service charge INCOME AUDITOR

•Responsible for verifying, monitoring, and reviewing all hotel revenue, revenue reports and night audit reports in a timely manner.

•Responsible for strictly following the laws and legal regulations (ordinances) and stipulations of the third party vendor/consignment/concession contracts and Amanyara internal regulations to assure the correct recording of revenue.

•Summarizes revenue and settlement information in a Journal Entry format associated with the proper back office chart of account numbers and descriptions, reconciling the entries.

•Preparing, maintaining and distributing Daily Revenue Reports to Management on a daily basis and to Corporate on weekly basis.

•Preparing, maintaining and updating reports such as/including Room Recap, F&B Recap, Minor Operating Department, Daily Entertainment Summary, Complimentary, Discount & House Use Rooms Report, Service Charges, Fees and Tips.

•Preparing and presenting the month-end Service Charge Reports and Tips Reports for all outlets for payroll processing.

Requirements:

•Technical and /or Degree in Accounting or equivalent.

•Minimum 3-4 years of experience in similar positions in hotel (income and night audit).

•Knowledge of the systems PMS (Opera), POS (Micros/Simphony), SunSystems, and MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and accounting programs (e.g. SAP, SunSystems, QuickBooks).

•Languages: English (daily work language).

•High capacity of analysis, planning and organization to achieve deadlines, effective communication and persistency.

Salary range from $2500 to $3,500 per month based on qualifications and experience; plus service charge.

NIGHT AUDITOR

•Postsand verifies all daily guest transactions relating to credit card charges and cash.

•Makes daily checks with proof to verify if the tariff details are corrected (i.e. Room rates, F&B and Miscellaneous discounted, Void, Rebate).

•Ensures the accuracy of the guest folios and ensures that sum of revenues due to account receivables from various departments match charges made to the guest folios.

•Investigates or analyzes out of balance transactions and makes adjustment or corrections as needed.

•Verifies if all events and guest activities are posted. If there is any charge that has not been posted or if any event occurs during his/her work shift, The Night Auditor must post such charges.

•Manages the Front office in the absence of Guest Assistants and deals with all guest complaints.

Requirements:

•Substantial experience in Cashiering, Analyzing & Auditing.

•Sound knowledge of general accounting principles.

•Familiarity with computer accounting programs.(Microsoft, Micros, Fidelio, Opera, QuickBooks).

•Good knowledge of financial information and basic calculation functions.

•Ability to gather and analyze complex data, and transcriptions

•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, computer literate, detail work and problem solving skills.

JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

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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:

•Strong Organizational skills & detail oriented.

Salary range from $2500 to $3,500 per month based on qualifications and experience; plus service charge. *STOREKEEPER

•Displays the items in each store based on item code to facilitate easy handling of inventory items whilst maintaining maximum and minimum quantities for all inventory items in the storeroom.

•Makes purchase requests for maintaining par stock levels as and when required.

•Responsible for the warehouse’s cleanliness and organization. Also, observe the storerooms service schedules as established by the Cost Controller for issues to departments.

•Posts Requisitions in the books/software daily.

•Create and maintain monthly records of slow moving merchandise and liaises with Cost Controller and HODs that uses such merchandise. Also does month-end inventory.

Requirements:

•At least an Associate’s degree in Accounting and/or the equivalent to 5 years storeroom experience within a luxury resort environment

•Well organized, detail-oriented, excellent communication skills

•Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office programmes

•Ability to work without supervision; within a fast pace environment

•Comprehensive understanding of storeroom and purchasing operation Salary range from $1,200 to $1,400 per month based on qualifications and experience, plus service charge

Page 21 •Develops a complete knowledge of menus, dish and glassware service and utilizes this knowledge in the service of the guests.

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

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

Requirements:

•At least 2-3 years’ experience in a luxury resort •Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality •Proficiency in English

Salary based on experience: $6.25-$7.50 per hour, plus service charge *HOUSEKEEPING QUALITY PROJECT SUPERVISOR

•Assists the Housekeeping Manager in 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.

•Schedules monthly departmental trainings for line staff and supervisors and prepares monthly training reports.

•Submits Quality Assurance reports to the Housekeeping Manager.

•Supervises roster planning efficiency and supervises the correct filing requirements for work records.

•Analyses monthly supply consumptions and offers improvement recommendations.

•Supervises uniform issuance.

•Audits regular suppliers in terms of quality and prices and analyses monthly inventory data and makes recommendations

•Housekeeping Quality Project planning, execution and success evaluation Requirements:

•College education, Bachelor Degree preferred and/or 10 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: $1625 per month, plus service charge

*VILLA CHEF

•Prepares and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and any other culinary requests from guests •Is pro-active in creating and serving specials to upsell meals in the villas •Manages stocks, orders and charges for consumed goods •Provides guests with “the Amanyara” experience •Manages the smooth running of the villa along with the Villa Host.

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

Requirements:

•Background in Culinary Arts, with a certificate in hospitality preferred

•2-5 years of international, luxury resort experience

•Proficiency in English Salary: $6.25 to 6.50 per hour, plus service charge *VILLA HOST

•Manages the smooth running of the villa along with the Villa Chef

•Ensures that all areas of the Villa are cleaned and maintained to the highest standard including: - Bedroom Pavilions, Living Sala, Kitchen & Dining Sala, including the pool area, ponds & gardens

•Provides Food and Beverage service according to Aman standards

•Sets up the villa prior to Guest’s arrival, ensuring all equipment is in good working order

•Organizes special requests for Villa Owners or Villa Rentals; such as Honeymoon turndowns, personal laundry etc. and ensuring Guest History Record is updated after Guest’s departure

•Reports any damage or breakage immediately; follows up with repairs

•Prepares Annual Villa Maintenance Requirements along with Supervisor Requirements:

•Background in housekeeping and F&B with a certificate in hospitality preferred

•2-5 years of international, luxury resort experience

•Proficiency in English Salary: $6. 25 to 6.50 per hour, plus service charge

LANDSCAPING MANAGER

•Responsible for the day to day management of the landscaping department and the beautification of the entire resort and villa landscaping.

•Responsible for Landscaping budget management, purchasing, cost control and the modernization of all landscaping techniques, strategies, tools and equipment.

•Implementation of different plant species and must ensure that the resort and villa landscaping continues to improve in line with Aman standards

•Maintenance and the preservation of our natural environment.

•Pest control management, horticulture and mechanics involving proper growth and development of plant life from seedlings to a mature plant.

•Looks after our current water irrigation processes and assist with transplanting process and the implementation of new chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides and weedicides.

Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or Landscaping Management.

•Five to ten years luxury landscaping hotel experience

•Excellent computer and communication skills

•Ability to solve problems and produce results Salary range from $3000 to $4,000 per month based on qualifications and experience, plus service charge *AC TECHNICIAN

•Responsible for proper refrigeration maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and conducting preventative maintenance on HVAC units & HVAC systems

•Installs AC compressors, motors, condensers, air filters, and checks copper line repairs

•Assists with electrical maintenance, ceiling fans, buggy repairs, company lighting systems and any other electrical needs that may arise inclusive of conducting mechanical, generator, air condition and laundry equipment repairs Requirements:

•At least 2-3 years of experience in a luxury resort

•Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality

•Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $1300-$1800 monthly, plus service charge

*CHEF DE PARTIE

•Prepares dishes for guests and associates efficiently, economically, and hygienically as per the standard recipes following the standards and procedures set by the Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef

•Participates in product development and in controlling the smooth operation of the kitchen

•Prepares and cooks food in all areas of the kitchen and checks the mis-en-place needed for the day

•Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the Kitchen areas at all times and consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, presentation, and flavours of foods.

•Participates in the control of food quality,food taste,food presentationand requisition.

Requirements:

•Must possess a Culinary diploma, knowledge of HACCP, and 5 years industry experience

•Must be able to work in a high pressure environment and demonstrate calm and effective leadership Salary based on experience: $1800-$2000 monthly, plus service charge *COOK

•Prepares food as per the recipes, for guests efficiently, economically, and hygienically and follows the standards and procedures.

•Always maintains high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and tidiness in the kitchen, storage, fridges/freezers and wash up areas.

•Works flexibly within the hot kitchen and barbeque area Requirements:

•Minimum of 1 year work experience; preferably in a 5 star or luxury establishment

•A High school diploma; international work experience is a plus

•Must be willing to work night shifts

•Proficient in English Salary based on experience: $7.00-$8.50 per hour, plus service charge

*BARTENDER

•Prepares alcoholic or non-alcolic beverages to guests according to Aman standards and interacts with customers, taking orders and serving snacks & drinks

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

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

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

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

Requirements:

•At least 2-3 years’ experience in a luxury resort

•Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality

•Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $7.50 to 8.00 per hour, plus service charge F&B ATTENDANT

•Serves food and beverage to guests according to Aman standards and follows the service sequence.

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

CARPENTER

•Responsible for the construction and repair of building frameworks and structures such as stairways, door-frames, partitions, and various wooden furniture.

•Installation of fixtures and fittings

•Assists with general maintenance enquiries Requirements:

•At least 2-3 years of experience in a luxury resort

•Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality

•Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $1300-$1800 monthly, plus service charge *MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

•Provides support and conduct day to day technical maintenance for the entire resort

•Assist with electrical maintenance, ceiling fans, company lighting systems and any other electrical needs that may arise inclusive of conducting mechanical, generator, air condition and laundry equipment repairs at the resort.

•Responsible for the safety and security of all maintenance equipment and must be on call as necessary to assist with maintenance in regards to all technical and mechanical maintenance Requirements:

•At least 2-3 years of experience in a luxury resort

•Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a pleasant personality

•Proficiency in English Salary based on experience: $1300-$1800 monthly, plus service charge LABOURER/ROOM ATTENDANT/KITCHEN HELPER/STEWARD Requirements:

•Physically fit and ability to perform manual labor Salary based on experience: $6.25 to $8.00 per hour, plus service charge For further information on the above positions please contact us by using the details below.

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.

Human Resources Amanyara Resort Northwest Point, Providenciales E: amanyara.training@aman.com Prospective applicants are also asked to send copies to the Labour Board, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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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

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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.

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 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

7.Maintain resort cleanliness standards, ensure orderly and attractive conditions on guest floors, and mop closets, maid’s carts, and public/ common and employee areas.

8.Monitors and maintains a sanitary, healthy and safe environment for owners, guests, employees, suppliers and vendors.

9.Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.

10.Ensures the effective dissemination and follow-up of all work assignments, tasks, coordination of inter-department repairs/ maintenance/restoration.

11.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

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 February 01st, 2019

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The Sands is now accepting applications/résumé for the following positions. Only highly self-driven & motivated, personable and professional individuals, whom have the desire to serve others, need apply: NIGHT AUDITOR Position purpose To maintain all necessary income reports and journals by accurately auditing the daily revenues of the hotel and it’s Outlets.

Daily Communications:

1.Reports directly to Financial Controller & Front Office Manager.

2.Interacts with front office, accounting, housekeeping and security staff, staff from other departments and Sands outlets as required.

3.Works closely with staff from the front office, accounts receivable, and front office supervisors and managers.

4.Coordinates and works closely with Front Office Manager and Sands Outlets regarding room posting requirements.

Essential Functions: Oversees all daily and periodic audits of hotel revenues ensuring timeliness, accuracy and completeness.

•Distributes the work to the appropriate accounting personnel.

•Spreads all miscellaneous wash accounts.

•Researches all unpaid tickets and properly posts charges.

•Posts all Sands Outlet charges accordingly to the correct account/s.

•Prepares all necessary daily and period end reports.

•Maintains filing system for daily information; registration cards, credit cards, restaurant charges, etc.

•Prepares the daily sales report.

•Prepares the Maintenance work logs for arrival rooms.

•Sends weekly sales information to corporate office in a timely manner.

•Completes period end journals.

•Completes forecast accuracy report of rooms, guests and outlets.

•Prepares reports as requested for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities.

•Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing Hartling Group Service Culture hospitality and by exceeding guest expectations.

•Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service.

•Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems.

•Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate.

•Performs check-in and check-out of hotel guests and owners.

•Performs other duties as required and requested by management.

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(s) used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process.

•Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.

•Must have prior front desk or auditor experience.

•Must possess basic computational ability.

Qualification Standards Education Completion of High School or equivalent education preferred.

Experience Must have worked in hotels or other institution in a similar capacity.

Grooming Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Sands at Grace Bay standards.

Salary starts at $9.00 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, 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.

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•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 HR ADMIN ASSISTANT 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 February 01st, 2019

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IMMEDIATE OPENING Executive Assistant Manager* Job Summary: Functions as the Strategic Business Leader of the resort’s Front Office, Spa, Youth Program and Retail operations and serves as General Manager as needed. Position oversees the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives throughout the operation. The position operation meet the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of each department.

Requirements: •8-10 years of management experience in internationally branded luxury hotels/resort including at least 2 years at Executive Committee Level •In depth knowledge of front office, spa, youth program, and retail •Knowledge of all hotel operations to act as leader of any department when necessary •Knowledge of governmental regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, ADA, CFC, NFPA) •Strong organization skills •Ability to effectively manage labor productivity •Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyze P&L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •Ability to use standard software applications and hotel systems – Opera (Fidelio), Micros.

•Strategic planning skills •Ability to evaluate business trends, determine applicability to customer profile and modify business strategies accordingly •Ability to take constructive action without relying on directions \ from others •Ability to network and build relationships to grow the business •Strong problem-solving skills; encourages new innovative solutions when appropriate •Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, writing) •Must be willing and available to work all shifts and days Salary $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience Upholsterer/Painter* The Upholsterer is responsible for repairing wood and rebuilding upholstered furniture, using hand tools with a wide knowledge of fabrics and upholstery methods.

The key responsibilities are: •Operate sewing machine to seam cushions and join various sections of covering materials •Repair seats, sofas, curtains, carpet and mattresses •Gather and assemble specified upholstery materials and accessories for upholstered furniture •Ensure that the upholstery workshop is tidy and clean •Keep inventory record of the stored upholstery items •Maintain machines and equipments in good condition at all times •Maintain upholstery in all outlets, lobby, corridor and guestrooms •Organize and take inventory of all fabric materials and sewing accessories •Ensure that the fabric materials that are used in making the upholstery is correct •Assume duties and task assigned by Superiors •Also, responsible for resorting and painting furniture pieces; and •Must have knowledge of paint products and blending techniques.

Skills: Education, Qualifications & Experiences The Candidate should ideally have a technical education in upholstery with at least 5 years previous experiences in a similar upholstering role. Experience as an upholsterer in housekeeping or in a hotel and a good command of English is considered an advantage.

Knowledge & Competencies The ideal candidate will be a friendly, caring, dedicated individual with good cross cultural sensitivity and the capability to identify priorities with a willingness to put in an extra effort and time when required. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and enjoy working with a multi-cultural team and guests alike, while possessing following additional competencies: Understanding the Job

Taking Responsibility Recognizing Differences Customer Focus Adaptability Teamwork Starting salary $9.00 per hour Executive Housekeeper* Requirements: •Must have minimum 10-12 years’ experience as an executive housekeeper in branded luxury hotel/resor Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have knowledge of Opera (Fidelio) hotel operating system •Must have knowledge of laundry operations •Must have experience managing large Department (50 or more employees) •Ability to train coach and counsel staff • Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, and guest demands • Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies • Must have financial knowledge and ability Analyze P & L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning •Must have advanced knowledge of standard software applications • Good communication and relationship building skills to interact effectively with managers andUnit owners.

• Must be able and willing to work all shifts and days Duties Include: • Develops and implements business strategies for the housekeeping department •Develops annual operating and capital expenditures budget for department •Directing the operation of the housekeeping department including guest rooms and public space areas and overseeing management staff Inspecting back-of-the house areas continually and adjusts operations accordingly • Oversees inventory, purchasing, disbursement, cost control for all linens, cleaning supplies and guest room supplies • Adheres to brand marketing, sales and quality standards • Coordinates room availability with the Front Office Manager and room maintenance with Director of Engineering Starting salary $40,000-$60,000 per annum not including service charge.

Kitchen/ Laundry Mechanic * Requirements: •Minimum 3 years’ experience of experience.

•Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

•Knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance of property systems and equipment.

•To be an independent kitchen laundry mechanic, able to analyze problems, to read technical data sheets and diagrams for mechanical and electrical equipment and to formulate plans to get work done quickly, including procurement of materials, parts, etc., and necessary scheduling arrangements with a high degree of quality.

•Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates read and write and interpret documents and technical wiring diagram information sheets as well as safety rules (lockout tag out), safety awareness information (MSDS) operating and maintenance and instructions manuals.

Duties include: •Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry equipment and boilers.

•Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers.

•Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge.

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

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day, Friday February 8th, 2019. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666.

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IMMEDIATE OPENING 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 150 lbs 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 Starting salary $45,000- $55,000 per annum not including service charge.

International Procurement Manager Requirements: •5+ years experience in international purchasing in a luxury hospitality environment; while negotiating domestic and international contracts, increasing total quality of the goods, and fully organizing proper container shipments.

•Post secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

•Must be Computer literate, Microsoft Office, MXP, etc.

•Must have advanced knowledge of Food & Beverage quality standards, health compliances and specifications.

•Must have product knowledge of food, beverage and hotel consumable/durable items.

•Knowledge of Marine Exchange Procurement is an advantage.

•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with additional other language is an advantage.

•Flexible, ability to work independently and under pressure.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

Duties include: •Forecast procurement needs based on historical data and analysis.

•Maintain procurement management database.

•Upgrade regularly Marine Exchange Procurement software.

•Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances.

•Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices •Monitor inventory control and spending in order to make recommendations and identify areas for possible savings.

•Conduct physical inventories of the storerooms and prepare requisitions for all departments to bring items up to par stock levels.

•Supervising and training of Purchasing and Warehouse employees.

Starting salary $40,000 not including service charge.

Stewarding Manager* Requirements: • Prior experience managing the stewarding department of a 5 star Luxury Resort.

•Must have an excellent working knowledge of theKitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety.

• Must be able to organize and delegate large banquet functions.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

Duties Include: • Ensures the maintenance of a clean, sanitary kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments • Ensuring that kitchen floors andwalk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and clean-upWorking with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders • Taking inventory of and ensure proper amounts china, dishes etc. are available.

• Ensuring the training of and proper use daily of all safety, hygiene and sanitation Starting salary $35,000 per annum not including service charge.

Stewarding Trainee Manager Requirements: • Looking for a bright, ambitious and focused person who wants to grow in the field of stewarding.

• Must have a passion or interest in working in the Kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety.

• Must be willing to work late evenings beyond midnight as major banqueting events and functions require. Must be willing and able to assist in organizing and delegating large banquet functions.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts including Saturdays and Sundays.

Duties Include: • Ensures the maintenance of clean, sanitized kitchen by supervising steward personnel • Issuing cleaning supplies to stewards, checking usage and making adjustments • Ensuring that kitchen floors and walk-ins are clean • Monitoring cafeteria and provide assistance to kitchen personnel during set-up and clean-up Working with the Food & Beverage Director banquet orders • Conducting regular inventory of and ensuring proper amounts of china, dishes etc. are available • Assisting in ensuring the training of and proper daily use of all safety, hygiene and sanitation HVAC Technician* The chosen candidate must be a licensed/certified refrigeration technician with knowledge of different types of refrigerant including R22, 134A and 404A. Must have experience maintaining and repairing low temperature refrigeration, walk-in freezers and coolers, ice machines and direct expansion air conditioning systems.

Duties Include: •Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and corrective repair on all refrigeration equipment.

•Upgrading equipment as required.

•Maintaining inventory of parts needed for designated equipment to avoid down time.

Starting salary $7.00- $9.00 per hour plus service charge.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE POSITIONS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants can apply in person at The Palms’ Human Resources Department on Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. Please bring along with you an updated resume that will be attached to your completed application form. Applicants can also email their resumes to careers@thepalmstc.com, no later than end of day, Friday February 8th, 2019. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 946-8666.

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LOCAL NEWS

Graceway Supermarkets celebrates 20 years of service in TCI

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raceway Supermarkets, with six stores between the islands of Providenciales and Grand Turk, recently celebrated its 20the anniversary in the country with the help of its shareholders, executives and about 400 staff members.

The celebrations took place on Saturday January 19th, 2018 throughout all the stores.

There was a country-wide sale on essentials and rewards as hundreds of dollars in gift cards were randomly given out from Smart in Downtown, Providenciales to Graceway Gourmet in Grace Bay to the flagship store, Graceway IGA on Leeward Highway.

It was the cake that stole the show, 100% edible, with a team of local and US bakers working three days to create a masterpiece designed by Group finance exec, Edith Cox which was a tribute to the waters surrounding the Turks and Caicos and topped with Graceway’s iconic palm trees.

Dignitaries including Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and Deputy Her Excellency Governor Anya Williams were on hand for the happy birthday song and cake cutting.

Residents won more prizes when they “liked” Graceway Supermarkets on Facebook and participated in their face in the hole challenge.

Photos Credit: Magnetic Media.

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BRT Weekend a huge success in Turks and Caicos Islands Photos Credit: Todeline Defralien and Earlson Robinson

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ENTERTAINMENT

Singer Chris Brown released in Paris after rape complaint

PARIS — U.S. singer Chris Brown and two other people were released Tuesday from police custody after a woman filed a rape complaint against them, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.

The Grammy-winning singer was detained Monday with two other suspects on potential charges of aggravated rape and drug infractions.

The Paris prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press that Brown has been authorized to leave France while the investigation is ongoing.

A post late Tuesday on Brown’s Instagram page strongly denied the accusations.

“I WANNA MAKE IT PERFECTLY CLEAR...... THIS IS FALSE,” the post said. “FOR MY DAUGHTER AND MY FAMILY THIS IS SO DISPRESPECTFUL AND IS AGAINST MY CHARACTER AND MORALS!!!!!”

Brown’s publicists at Sony Music wouldn’t comment Tuesday on the complaint or say what Brown, 29, was doing in Paris. His U.S. attorney, Mark Geragos, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

Brown has been in repeated legal trouble since pleading guilty to the felony assault in 2009 of his then-

girlfriend, Rihanna. He completed his “F.A.M.E.” and has nominations for other probation in that case in 2015, but has works. His hits include “Look at Me Now,” continued to have run-ins with police.

“Run It,” and numerous collaborations

The woman who filed the Paris with other stars, including “Post to Be” complaint said she met Brown and his and last year’s “Freaky Friday” with Lil friends overnight Jan. 15-16 at the club Dicky.

Le Crystal in the 8th arrondissement He released a new single earlier near the Champs-Elysees, and then they this month and has a new album coming all went to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel this year. Six of his albums have gone near the Concorde Plaza in central Paris, platinum. according to a police official.

He retains a huge following of

The Mandarin Oriental wouldn’t devoted fans, including nearly 50 million comment on the investigation, and Le followers on Instagram . He posted an Crystal couldn’t immediately be reached. Instagram photo Monday from Paris There was no unusual activity outside appearing to show him at a nightclub, either site. among several recent posts. Followers

One of Brown’s bodyguards is responded with mixed messages to the among the others detained in the Paris rape accusation. investigation, according to the official.

It’s the latest legal trouble for They are being held by judicial police in Brown, who was arrested at the end the 17th arrondissement of northwest of a concert last year to face a felony Paris, the official said. battery charge involving a nightclub

The police official wasn’t photographer. authorized to be publicly named to In 2013, Brown was charged discuss the investigation. with misdemeanor assault after he was

The detention was originally accused of striking a man outside a reported by French gossip magazine Washington hotel. He was ordered into Closer. rehab but was dismissed for violating

Brown, who burst onto the facility rules. Brown spent 2½ months in music scene as a teen, won a Grammy custody.

Award in 2011 for best R&B album for After he completed court-

R. Kelly accuser says he threatened to reveal her sex life

NEW YORK — R. Kelly wrote a letter threatening to reveal embarrassing details of a woman’s sexual history if she didn’t drop a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse, the woman and her lawyer said Monday.

In the letter, a person identifying himself as R. Kelly warned a lawyer for the woman, Faith Rodgers, that if she persisted with the suit, she would be “subjected to public opinion.”

The letter said the singer would demand medical documentation of her claim that he gave her herpes, force her to turn over texts and social media posts, and have “10 personal male witnesses testifying under oath about her sex life.”

“If Ms. Rodgers really cares about her own reputation she should cease her participation and association with the organizers of this negative campaign,” the letter said.

A lawyer for R. Kelly in Chicago, Steve Greenberg, denied the letter’s authenticity, saying it “looks fake.”

“It obviously was not authored or signed by Mr. Kelly, nor sent on his behalf,” Greenberg said. “He doesn’t write letters.”

The letter was sent in October to one of Rodgers’ lawyers in New York, a few weeks after the singer was served with the lawsuit accusing him of demeaning her, locking her in rooms and vehicles, and subjecting her to “non-permissive, painful and abusive sex.”

Rodgers, 21, said she met Kelly as a 19-year-old after a concert in San Antonio. She participated in the recently aired Lifetime documentary “Surviving R. Kelly,” which catalogued years of accusations against the singer.

“We are here today to let Mr. Kelly know in no uncertain terms that he cannot and will not intimidate his alleged victims into keeping silent about their allegations,” one of her lawyers, Gloria Allred, said at the news conference Monday.

“No woman should be victimshamed, harassed or retaliated against because she asserted her rights and

Faith Rodgers spoke her truth,” Rodgers added.

The Associated Press does not typically name people alleging sexual abuse unless they come forward publicly, as Rodgers has done.

Kelly has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.

The letter send to Rodgers’ New York lawyer, Lydia Hills, also lectured her in sometimes nonsensical terms about her understanding of the law.

“This is to enlighten you concerning the presumption of court appearances that you may not be aware of since attorneys are taught a coloring of law and not Canon or Common Law. Color-of-Law is NOT law. It’s fiction for corporate fictions of which I am not.”

The letter writer added later that, “I am exempt and not subject to this court so I don’t know why you are even addressing me.”

Also Monday, the Chicago Tribune published a story detailing court records it obtained on a July lawsuit seeking payment of $174,000 in back rent and other costs for his Chicago recording studio.

The documents include a signed eviction notice, which was put on hold until Jan. 21 for Kelly to pay.

The studio has been the site of recent protests against Kelly, with those involved calling on promoters to stop booking his concerts.

Singer Chris Brown ordered anger-management classes, Brown was accused of throwing a brick at his mother’s car following a counseling session.

After Brown posted a picture to his Instagram followers in January 2018 showing his 3-year-old daughter, Royalty, cuddling with a pet monkey, California fish and wildlife agents seized the capuchin monkey named Fiji from his home in Los Angeles.

Brown was later handed a misdemeanor charge for lacking a permit for the primate. He is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 6 in Los Angeles.

Alicia Keys to host Grammy Awards next month

NEW YORK — Alicia Keys usually attends the Grammys, but this year she’ll be there as a host.

The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the R&B star will host the Feb. 10 show for the first time. The Grammys will air live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Keys has won 15 Grammys.

She says in a statement, “I’m so excited to be the master of ceremonies on the biggest night in music and celebrate the creativity, power and magic.”

She adds that she is “especially excited for all the incredible women nominated this year!”

Kendrick Lamar and Drake are the top Grammy contenders, earning eight and seven nominations apiece, respectively. Brandi Carlile is up for six awards, while Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Maren Morris and H.E.R. earned five nods each.

Alicia Keys presents the award for record of the year at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York

Rihanna sues father over use of their last name for business

LOS ANGELES — Rihanna is suing her father over his use of their last name for a business.

In the lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Los Angeles, Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, says that her father, Ronald Fenty, and his partner have violated her trademark and falsely suggested that their business, Fenty Entertainment, is affiliated with her.

The 30-year-old singer says in the lawsuit that she has used the name for her cosmetics brand and other businesses since 2012.

Fenty Entertainment, which advertises itself as a talent and production company, was founded in 2017.

The lawsuit asks the court to order Ronald Fenty to stop using the brand name, and it seeks damages to be determined later.

An email sent to Fenty

Singer Rihanna and her dad Ronald Fenty Entertainment seeking comment wasn’t immediately returned.

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE Up to 84,000 Americans hospitalized with flu in past three months

An estimated 69,000 to 84,000 Americans were hospitalized due to the flu in the last three months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday.

The nation saw one of the worst flu outbreaks in nearly a decade during the 2017-2018 season, with more than 900,000 cases of hospitalizations and over 80,000 deaths, the CDC estimates here.

Between Oct. 1, 2018 and Jan. 5, 2019, about 6 million to 7

million people were reported to have contracted the flu, according to data collected by the health agency.

Health regulators have been trying to combat flu outbreaks in the United States and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first new flu medication in nearly two decades last year.

The CDC last month signaled the start of the flu season (click here), saying that 24 states and Guam were reporting

widespread cases, with the H1N1 virus being the predominant strain.

The dominant flu strain during the last season, H3N2, has been linked with severe disease and death, particularly among children and the elderly.

The agency continues to recommend vaccination as the best way to reduce the risk of flu and advised people who are at high risk category to approach hospital for treatment with a flu A triage surge tent is seen outside Loma Linda University Health Center for patients infected with an influenza A strain known as H3N2, in Loma Linda, antiviral drug.

California U.S. January 17, 2018

One in five U.S. women delay birth control, increasing unwanted pregnancies

One in five American women don’t start using birth control when they first start having sex, increasing their risk of unwanted pregnancies, a U.S. study suggests.

Women who don’t use condoms, birth control pills or any other forms of contraception when they first become sexually active are almost four times more likely to have an unwanted pregnancy in the next three months than their counterparts who use birth control from the start, researchers report in Pediatrics.

“More and more women are using some method to prevent pregnancy in their first month of sexual activity, and most of this increase can be attributed to condom use,” said lead study author Dr. Mara Horwitz of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute in Boston.

“The fact that condoms account for the majority of timely contraceptive initiation suggests that teenagers and young adults in the U.S. are reaching for condoms over other contraceptive

methods when they first become sexually active,” Horwitz said by email.

“Early awareness of and access to contraception may help reduce teen unwanted pregnancy,” Horwitz added.

American women today typically become sexually active around age 17, and unintended pregnancy rates are highest among women ages 18 to 24, researchers report in Pediatrics.

Lack of contraception the first time women have vaginal sex has long been associated with an increased risk of unintended pregnancies, the study authors note. Previous research also suggests that contraceptive choices women make during their first sexual encounter may be linked with their odds of using effective contraception, or their risk of having an unwanted pregnancy or abortion, up to a decade later.

Data for the current study came from a nationally representative sample of 26,359 women who had sex for the first time between 1970 and 2014.

During that time, the proportion of women who began using birth control

before they started having sex rose from less than 10 percent to more than 25 percent.

Over the same period, 493 women, or almost 2 percent, reported an unwanted pregnancy within three months of becoming sexually active.

Delayed contraception initiation was associated with almost four times the odds of an unwanted pregnancy.

Among women who said they did start contraception in a timely fashion, 229 still had an unwanted pregnancy within three months. The type of birth control wasn’t associated with the odds of an unintended pregnancy.

Non-white women and poor women were more likely to delay contraception initiation than white or more affluent women.

This suggests that that accessibility and affordability may play a role, said Devon Hensel, an adolescent health researcher at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis who wasn’t involved in the study.

“Being a young woman of color and/or being poor makes it less likely that adolescents will have access to the most important factors impacting their contraceptive use - some of these include being able to afford long-acting effective contraceptive methods, having regular contact with a doctor to evaluate difficulties with and/or needed changes to contraceptive method, having concerns about confidentiality with their health care provider and experiencing discrimination within the health care system,” Hensel said by email.

The study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to prove whether or how the timing of birth control initiation or the type of contraception used might directly impact the risk of teen pregnancy or unplanned pregnancy.

Even so, the results underscore the importance for young adults of having a parent or doctor they can speak freely to about contraception, said Dr. Kate Lucey, a pediatrics researcher at Northwestern University in Chicago who wasn’t involved in the study.

Parents often don’t know when teens have suicidal thoughts Three in four parents are unaware when their teens have recurrent thoughts about suicide, and a big part of the problem may be that adolescents often deny feeling this way, a U.S. study suggests.

Researchers interviewed 5,137 adolescents, ages 11 to 17, along with one parent or stepparent. Most teens in the study didn’t report suicidal thoughts.

But when they did, half of their parents were unaware these teens had thoughts of killing themselves and 76 percent of parents didn’t know when teens regularly thought about death, researchers report in Pediatrics.

“These findings highlight the importance of open communication between parents and adolescents and creating a safe and supportive family environment where adolescents feel comfortable disclosing their problems and concerns to parents and parents feel comfortable soliciting information from their teens having difficult conversations,” said lead study author Jason Jones of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University

of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

“Teens need to know they can depend on their parents in times of need,” Jones said by email. “Parents should also not hesitate to seek help if they have concerns.”

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among U.S. youth ages 10 to 24, and suicide deaths rates among young people have been rising, researchers note in Pediatrics.

More than two-thirds of teens experiencing suicidal thoughts don’t receive mental health services.

The current study recruited families from a large pediatric health care network, not from mental health clinics. The adolescents were 15 years old on average, and most of the adults who participated were their mothers.

Among other things, interviewers asked the youngsters and parents if the children had ever thought of killing themselves or if they thought a lot about death.

Overall, children and parents were more likely to share a common awareness of adolescents’ suicidal

thoughts when children were older than when they were preteens.

For girls, however, parents were more likely to recognize thoughts of death at younger ages and less likely to be aware of suicidal thoughts at younger ages.

With boys, the opposite was true, and parents were less aware of suicidal thoughts for older teens.

White parents were more likely to detect suicidal thoughts in their teens than non-white parents in the study.

About one in ten parents in the study were fathers, and dads were more likely to miss teens’ suicidal thoughts than mothers.

The study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to prove whether or how parents’ recognition of teens’ suicidal thoughts, or teens’ awareness of their own feelings, might directly impact the chance of self-harm or death by suicide. It’s also not clear if results from pediatrics health clinics in Philadelphia would be similar elsewhere in the country.

Even so, the results highlight the potential for adolescents’ mental

health problems and suicidal thoughts to go undetected, said Dr. Jacqueline Grupp-Phelan of the University of California, San Francisco, Benioff Children’s Hospital

“This is due to many reasons including the internal nature of suicidal thoughts, lack of systemic screening and the denying by teens that they are having these thoughts,” GruppPhelan, the author of an accompanying editorial, said by email.

“The most important takehome message for parents is ask your teen how they are doing, and if you notice a change in behavior or energy level, get help from their primary care provider or mental health professional,” Grupp-Phelan advised.

Warning signs include sadness, loss of interest and withdrawal from activities, and social isolation, among others, Jones said. Parents can get more information on risk factors and warning signs for suicide from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and from the national suicide prevention helpline (800-273-TALK).

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DUTCHIES BAR & RESTAURANT Old Airport Road, Grand Turk.

Is seeking One (1) Waitresses To work (5) days per week (shiftwork) Duties entail cleaning of bar & Restaurant, serving food and drinks to customers Position pays $6.25 per hour at 40 hours minimum per week Positions are currently filled by a Dominican National Prospective applicants who are Islanders can send copies of their applications to the Board Please Contact: 6492460623

Absolute Construction

Edrice Aristilde

Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking 2 Barmaids Duties include preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons. Interacting with customers, taking orders and serving snacks and drinks To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour 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 Please Contact: 346-5490

Location: South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking a Caretaker Duties may include cooking, complete light housekeeping duties Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour This position is a new position Please Contact: 343-0358 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Location: Wheeland, Providenciales Is seeking 2 Painters To work 6 days per week Salary $8.00 per hour Duties include preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint. Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces Please Contact: 345-9876 These positions are new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, #539181 Providenciales

MADELINE MILLS

Skie Line Tour

CHRISTOPHER HALL

Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to maintain home and provide regular housekeeping Must be able to read and write English, honest and trustworthy To work 6 days per week Salary is $6. 25 per hour Please Contact: 342-5965 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 South Caicos Is seeking a labourer To work 6 days per week Duties include maintenance and cleaning of house and property Must be able to use a variety of tools Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Please contact 341-0120.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders should send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board.

#539184 Location: Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Labourers and A Diesel Mechanic

•Plumbers Duties include Installing pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids

•Electrician’s duties include Installing and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems

•Carpenters must be able to Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding

•Diesel Mechanic must be able to do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts

•Labourers must be able to do general Labour work include cleaning and preparing a job site Salaries are based on Experience Labourers Salary is $6.25 per hour Must be able to work 6 days per week All of these positions are new positions Please 244-2212/or email: inter_island_builder@ yahoo.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

Taboo Bar & Grill

W & J Fashion Store

Interisland Builders

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ANTONISE JEAN BAPTISTE FORBES In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week This individual will be responsible for the general upkeep of the building and keeping the property clean at all times.

Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Please contact 341-9902 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders shouldsend a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

TROPIC CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL

176 South Dock Rd. Providenciales Tel # 649-331-0060 Email: Philip@tropictc.com IS SEEKING AN EXPERIENCE TRUCK DRIVER Requirements (1) Five Years’ Experience in Driving, Monitoring and Maintaining Heavy Trucks (2) Ability to Identify and order replacement parts when required (3) Must be able to work shifts that includes nights weekend and Holidays.

Base Salary $1,800.00 per month but will commensurate with qualification and experience Deadline for the vacant position is 08 Feb 2019 This position is an open position and not held by anyone Interested applicants should submit their application via email or drop off a copy to the office. Turks and Caicos Islanders who are interested should send a copy of their application to Turks and Caicos Islands Commissioner of labor #539174

Camille Greene

In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Duties include house cleaning, ironing, and cooking Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Please contact 243-7430.

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

Location: Providenciales Is seeking a Deck Man Duties include assisting passengers and assist with maintenance of the ferryboat Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 241-2201 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Camille Greene Location: South Dock Road, Providenciales Seeking a Domestic Helper Duties may include general cleaning, washing cooking and washing, Must be able to work 2 days a week, Salary: $440.00 per month Please Contact: 242-8111 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Kecha Delusma

JaMalCo Ltd.

JOHN WILLIAMS

Location: F202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Provo Seeking 1 Carpenter Duties: Construct, erect, install and repair building frameworks, and fixtures.

Salary: $12/hr; 42 hrs/wk Position currently held by work permit holder.

Closing date for applications is January 25th, 2019 Applicants who are TC Islanders can drop their applications at the office, Immigration Board, and/or emailed to jmc@tciway.tc

In Grand Turk Is seeking a Labourer Must be able to do general cleaning.

May include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, To work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour , THIS POSITION IS A NEW POSITON Please Contact: 2424928 Applicants who are TC Islanders should send a copy of their resumes to the Immigration Board

Located in Grand Turk Is seeking a Caretaker (Domestic Worker) Willing to pay $500.00 monthly Their main duties will be cleaning and taking care of the children and complete light housekeeping duties such as dishes & folding laundry.

Caretaker will also prepare and monitor meals.

To work Mon - Fri and on weekends if available Tel: (649) 242-9632 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply or submit their application to the Immigration Board

#539188

#539178

Gislanine Phillips

CAYA CONTRACTING Location: Leeward Palms, Providenciales Is seeking a Mason - $15 per hour Is seeking a Painter - $10.00 per hour Is seeking a Carpenter - $12 per hour Carpenter must be able to install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding Painter must be able to Mix, match, and apply paints and other finishes to various surfaces Mason must be able to perform skilled masonry work, building, altering and repairing brick, stone, tile or ceramic structures and surfaces Please email cayarentalstci@gmail.com Must be able to work 5 days per week These positions are all new positions Prospective applicants who are Islanders can send copies of their applications to the Board

Betty Simmons

Curvina Delancy

Location: South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines To work 6 days per week Salary $ 6.25 per hour Please Contact: 245-1725 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Location: South Caicos Is seeking a Caregiver Duties include provide assistance to an elderly and help them with everyday activities like preparing meals, running errands, making beds and bathing To work 6 days per week Salary $ 6.25 per hour Please Contact: 341-5640 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Of South School Lane Is looking for a Care Giver Must be able to understand and speak English And willing to work weekends and holidays Salary is $6.25 per hour Interested persons can contact 649-331-6466 or email to sophisticated28@outlook.com.

This position is a new position Interested TC Islanders are encouraged to submit copies of their applications to the Immigration/Labour Board

Location: Dove Close, Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking a Babysitter, Must be able to work 6 days per week, Salary is $6.25 per hour, Duties include taking care of two small children. Must be able to cook, clean and wash clothes etc.

This position is a new position Please Contact: 247-7591 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Labour Board

GRACE TURK STORE

BETTHUNE CRAIGG

Chiraag Ltd.

Anthony Pinder

Maranatha Academy (a Seventhday Adventist Institution)

Barbara Lee Clare

Location: Grand Turk Is seeking a Sales clerk Duties include welcoming customers, assisting customers with exchanges and returns, helping them locate items, and providing advice or recommendations Pay is $7.00per hour Is seeking an Butcher Duties include sharpen and adjust cutting equipment, receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery Salary is $7.00 per hour Is seeking Labourer Must be able to do general Labour work and preparing a job site Salary is $6.50 per hour These positions are all new positions Please Contact: 246-1984 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Of South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 5 days per week Duties include minor house repairs and assistance with carpentry work Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Please contact 243-0820.

This is a new position.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board.

Grace Bay, Providenciales Seeking: Sales Person Sales Manager Salary is $7.00 - $12.00 per hour Description: The successful candidate must have at least 5 years working experience in this field and should be knowledgeable of the merchandise, with the ability to provide technical information to the customers when required. This individual will also be responsible for daily sales and activities.

Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Location: Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking a Babysitter To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Duties include ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals washing, cleaning, bathing and dressing children and administering medicine Please Contact: 348-6326 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales #539182

Location: Blue Hills Seeks suitable candidates to fill the following positions” Part-time Home Economics Teacher The salary is negotiable based on experience and qualification.

Seeking a cleaner.

This individual must be able to work Mondays through Fridays.

Salary is $6.25 per hour.

Duties include cleaning and general maintenance of classrooms, bathrooms and offices.

The part-time Home Economics Teacher is a new position and the Cleaner position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are TCI Islanders should send a copy of their applications to the Labour Board and to contact@maranathaacademy.tc or call the school at 946-4385.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

The Bahamas Govt signs contract for inspection of second-hand vehicles from Japan

The government signed a deal with EAA Company Limited yesterday to ensure that the second-hand vehicles being imported from Japan to The Bahamas are safe and roadworthy based on local standards, and that given Japan’s recent history of exposure to nuclear material following an earthquake and tsunami, vehicles are not irradiated.

The Ministry of Labour held a press conference yesterday to explain the relationship between EAA and The Bahamas, and to sign the deal which will make EAA the chief inspector of vehicles leaving Japan and headed for The Bahamas.

Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes said yesterday that this deal will establish the parameters for the roadworthiness of all used vehicles imported from Japan.

“Many countries around the world have moved and are moving toward the introduction of import regulations that require the pre-shipment inspection of used motor vehicle imports,” he said.

“There is strong evidence to support that such a pre-export verification of conformity program

serves to keep the roads of countries free of potentially unsafe vehicles.”

One cause for concern, that has nothing to do with the structural integrity of a vehicle, is the possible irradiation of vehicles that may have been exposed to nuclear material during a natural disaster in Japan in 2011.

Since that time The Bahamas has been importing vehicles from Japan, with no mechanism in place to ensure that those vehicles have no trace of nuclear material, Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) Director Dr. Renee Ferguson-Bufford said yesterday at the press conference.

“We don’t have the testing facilities in place for that and we trust and pray that there have not been any irradiated imports,” she said.

“Because we have been a dumping ground for so long, and we have not had standards in place to ensure conformance to such standards, we really can’t answer that question. So we trust that going forward, in the next three months or so, we will begin to ensure that we test for all of these

Dion Foulkes specifications, etc; that we will not have cars that are irradiated entering the country moving forward.”

According to Foulkes, the number of vehicles imported from Japan between 2016 and 2017 increased from 11,000 to 18,469. That number decreased slightly last year to 17,191, he said.

Jamaica audits resorts in wake of sexual assault scandal

Jamaica’s top tourism official has ordered a security audit of its major resorts and attractions in the wake of a Free Press investigation that found sexual assaults are a long-standing and unchecked problem on the island and that several resorts have tried to cover it up.

In what Jamaican media has described as a “tourism rescue” mission, an international security expert from Texas arrived in Jamaica this month to assist in the island-wide security audit, which is expected to be completed by June.

The audit will address multiple issues, including whether there are enough security cameras at resorts and allegations that several resorts either ignored or tried to cover up sexual assault claims.

Multiple tourists said Sandals Resorts offered them free vacation stays or cash refunds in exchange for signing nondisclosure agreements.

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, ordered the audit in October following the rapes of two Detroit women who were sexually assaulted at gunpoint in their all-inclusive resort by an employee who broke into their room with a gun. The suspect, who was arrested and charged, was wanted for a string of rapes in a nearby parish six months prior to the resort attack.

Security expert Peter Tarlow, a Texas rabbi and wellknown consultant for the tourism industry, will help oversee the audit and ultimately draft a document detailing problems found and recommendations for fixing them, such as revoking a license for a security breach. He said Jamaican officials acknowledge they have a problem and that the U.S. Embassy is “very concerned”

Hotel Riu Reggae is an all-inclusive adults-only hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica about allegations that have surfaced sexually assaulted in Jamaica. The involving tourism safety and investigation was triggered by the alleged cover-ups.

September rapes of two Detroit

“From the two days that I women at the all-inclusive Hotel was there, I got a sense that people, Riu Reggae in Montego Bay. of course, are concerned,” said The Detroit women said Tarlow, who will return to Jamaica resort staff and police officials on Jan. 28 to continue the audit told them rapes (on resorts) were process at the request of Bartlett. rare. Police and tourism officials

“He’s very concerned about told the Free Press the same thing trying to make Jamaica a secure — that they’ve “never heard of destination. He’s very aware of the this happening before.” So the importance of tourism security. newspaper looked into those claims I’m going to do everything I can and found a widespread problem: to help them,” said Tarlow, who According to State Department received a phone call from Bartlett warnings, sexual assaults are a in December. continuing and historic problem

Tarlow is a scholar in the in Jamaica, where 78 Americans area of tourism safety, an industry reported being sexually assaulted consultant and founder of Tourism over the last seven years. That’s & More Inc. He is the author of almost one a month,though the U.S. Event Risk Management and Safety government suspects this number and teaches tourism safety to police may be higher as sexual assaults are chiefs worldwide. often underreported.

Jamaica’s request of Tarlow “Exercise increased caution came on the heels of a Free Press in Jamaica. ... Sexual assaults occur investigation that found sexual frequently, even at all-inclusive assaults of tourists is a bigger resorts,” the U.S. State Department problem than Jamaican authorities wrote in the 2018 travel alert. have acknowledged, with State “Local police lack the resources Department data showing to respond effectively to serious nearly one American a month is criminal incidents.”

Director and Vice President of EA Lee Sayer, said the inspections will not cause a longer delay in the delivery of a vehicle purchased in Japan, but could mean, should the vehicle not pass the inspection, that the local buyer would have to renegotiate with the seller in Japan.

President of the Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA) Fred Albury, who also spoke at the press conference, said some Japanese sellers do not care what kinds of vehicles they export to this market. He said often the odometer in cars are rolled back and vehicles are often exported with extremely rusted undercarriages.

Foulkes said the contract calls for an initial one-year pilot program and comes at no cost to Bahamian taxpayers.

The $150 fee for the inspection will be paid by the exporter in Japan.

“As a small island state, we can no longer allow the growing practice of dumping end-of-life vehicles on the side of our roads, or having unroadworthy vehicles endangering the lives of Bahamians,” said Foulkes.

Accused baby thief had miscarriage; ordered to get counseling

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The 26-year-old woman accused of stealing a baby in the parking lot at Cornwall Regional Hospital in St James has been urged to get counselling after it was disclosed in court that she had a miscarriage.

The advice was given by Judge Kaysha Grant when the accused, Melissa Harriot of Norwood in St James, appeared yesterday in the St James Parish Court. She is facing a charge of child stealing.

The court heard that Harriot, formerly of St Ann, who lives with her common-law husband in St James, had no previous conviction.

She was granted bail in the sum of $350,000 with one or two sureties following a bail application made by her attorney, Martyn Thomas.

“... You are to report to the Discovery Bay Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm; stop order imposed,” Judge Grant told Harriot.

“Ma’am, if you interfere with witnesses, the baby, or any such thing that does not belong to you, ma’am, you will be arrested. It will be in breach of your bail.

And ma’am, don’t be afraid of counselling for yourself. I understand that you had a miscarriage. Get some counselling,” the judge told her.

A February 25 date was then given

by Judge Grant for Harriot to return to court.

The 26-year-old was arrested by the police in Norwood following the recovery of the baby on January 6, after residents reportedly contacted the police and gave information that led to premises in the community where she lived, following the release of closed-circuit television images from the hospital.

The police had reported that on January 4 the baby’s mother had asked Harriot to hold the child while she went to the restroom. However, when the mother returned, both her baby and the accused were nowhere to be found.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Grenada Religious leader convicted of murdering 15-year-old lover to be released from prison Archbishop Edmund Gilbert, a once prominent leader of the Baptist Church in Grenada, who was convicted of murdering a teenager in 2001, is to be released from prison on Saturday, his attorney Anselm Clouden has said.

Gilbert, who had his sentence of life reduced to 18 years for the murder of 15-yearold Robby-Ann Jeremiah, will be released on time served.

“His sentence was reduced to 18 years and so he has served his time and will be released on Saturday. This is no favour from the State but getting release for serving his time as sentenced by the court,” said Clouden, who was not successful in an application made to the Court of Appeal last year for an early release of his client on the grounds of ill-health.

Gilbert is known to be suffering from complications

due to diabetes and cancer. He has been hospitalised on many occasions while a prisoner.

In 2006, Clouden was able to successfully appeal the death sentence on his client, resulting in it being reduced to 18 years.

Gilbert was the Archbishop of the Unicorn Spiritual Baptist Church in Springs, St. George’s when he was convicted for the murder of the teenager with whom according to court records, he had an ongoing sexual relationship.

Prosecutors were able to convince a judge and jury in Archbishop Edmund Gilbert December 2001 that Gilbert, who received a cellular phone call from was aged 60 at the time, had a male voice on more than one strangled the young girl, who was occasion informing them that a member of his congregation, “the body of a young girl was on sometime between January 31 and top True Blue Hill”.

February 1, 2001.

The call was traced back

Her lifeless body was by the authorities to a number found in True Blue after police assigned to the religious leader.

Missing Trinidad fisherman may have been kidnapped by Spanish speaking pirates

(Trinidad Guardian) The fam­ i­ ly of a 28-year-old con­ struc­ tion work­er is fear­ful he may have been kid­ napped by pi­ rates while fish­ing off the coast of Ce­dros al­ most a week ago.

Ac­cord­ing to re­ports, Ju­ dah “Flats” Ram­ nar­ ine, of Mafek­ ing Vil­ lage, Ma­ yaro, along with cap­tain Dionne Mur­ray and Ke­ston Marc­ hand from the Oropouche area, went on a fish­ing trip on Jan­ u­ary 13 aboard the boat “Maria”.

They left from Ota­ heite Bay and made their way to Ce­dros.

Around 9 pm, how­ ev­ er, four armed men, who were speak­ ing Span­ish, pulled along­side their ves­ sel. One of the armed men board­ed the fish­er­men’s ves­sel and sig­nalled to his ac­com­plices to join him.

Ac­cord­ing to re­ports, Marc­hand and Mur­ray jumped off and were res­cued by a pass­ing ves­

sel around 7 am the next day. They were tak­en to the Oropouche fish­ ing bay and lat­er made a re­port to the po­lice. Nei­ther Ram­nar­ine nor the Maria has been seen since the in­ci­dent.

Ram­nar­ine’s sis­ter, Key­ moi Ram­nar­ine told Guardian Me­ dia that the fam­i­ly is trau­ma­tised by the in­ci­dent.

“We are wait­ing on word be­ cause they (TTPS) told us that if it is they were hold­ing him for ran­som in Venezuela, they would have con­tact­ed us but no one con­ tact­ed us as yet,” she said.

Key­moi said that the fam­ i­ly is ac­tu­al­ly pray­ing that he is in Venezuela.

“If that is the sce­ nario, then we would know what hap­ pened to him but just not know­ing, it’s re­al­ly frus­trat­ing.”

She de­scribed her broth­er as a hard-work­ing per­son.

Kidnapped by pirates at sea, 28-year-old Judah Ramnarine of Mafeking Village, Mayaro

New study warns of inadequate prevention responses to HIV epidemic in Caribbean

A study has found that while the Caribbean has made progress in responding to the HIV epidemic, the impact of the prevention response has been inadequate, particularly among key populations.

The study also found that of concern to regional stakeholders is that the annual number of new HIV infections among adults in the Caribbean declined by only 18 per cent from 2010 to 2017, from 19,000 to 15,000.

“Key populations – Men who have sex with men (MSM), – Sex Workers (SWs) and their clients, and partners of key populations, transgender persons, and persons who use drugs, accounted for the majority of the new HIV infections (68 per cent) during this period.”

The study was commissioned by the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP) Priority Areas Coordinating Committee (PACC), which is the technical group of the PANCAP executive board and is responsible for the coordination and overseeing the implementation of operational plans.

The overall goal of the

CRSF 2014-2018 was to halt the spread and reduce the impact of HIV in the Caribbean, while promoting a sustainable response within member states.

The indicators developed to determine the overall achievement of the stated goal included the percentage of persons aged 15 – 49 diagnosed with HIV in the last 12 months; percentage of children born to HIV-infected mothers who are infected; percentage of persons living with HIV (PLHIV) on treatment (ART) and virally suppressed; and Domestic and International AIDS spending by category and funding sources.

According to the findings of the study, new infections among children fell from an estimated 2,300 in 2010, to 1100.

However, although significant progress has been made in eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, available data for the period 2015 – 2017 showed that HIV-infected pregnant women receiving ART to reduce HIV transmission declined from 92 per cent in 2014 to 79 per cent in 2015 and 75 per cent in 2016 and 2017, respectively, illustrating

a significant decrease that requires investigation.

The study found that there has been progress in placing more people living with HIV on treatment; however, much more needs to be done to increase the numbers and to retain people on treatment.

“In fact, significant effort is required for the Caribbean to achieve the UNAIDS 90-90-90 Targets (90 per cent of people living with HIV are aware of their infection, 90 per cent of people diagnosed with HIV are linked to antiretroviral treatment (ART) and 90 per cent of those on ART adhere and have undetectable levels of HIV in their blood).”

The study found that the gap to achieving the first 90 of the 90–90–90 Targets in 2017 was 54,800 people living with HIV.

The gap to achieving the first and second 90s of the 90–90–90 Targets in 2017 was 74,700 people living with HIV. The percentage of people living with HIV who achieved viral suppression increased from 37 per cent in 2016 to 40 per cent in 2017.

Cayman Island Government responds to critical report on airport project

A day after the Office of the Auditor General released a scathing report about the cost overruns and delays in redeveloping the Owen Roberts International Airport terminal, government issued a response, explaining why the project will cost more than $10 million more than what was projected in September 2016.

Much of what government stated was already in the audit report, which was drafted last August and estimated the project to cost $64.37 million at that time.

For instance, Tourism Ministry Chief Officer Stran Bodden is quoted as saying some $5 million of the cost overruns are attributed to government adding additional features to the project after contracts were signed.

Changes included upgrading the hurricaneimpact windows from 9-pound to 15-pound glass to withstand stronger storms, adding canopies to protect passengers and baggage from the weather, upgrading banners on the roof, landscaping around the airport, and adding other designs such as the duty-free mall and the CIAA offices. Mr. Bodden also said that measures were taken to bring forward the planned installation of new generators to ensure that full emergency power is available to the entire terminal.

Mr. Bodden acknowledged that the enhancements would “marginally” delay the project’s completion, and Cayman Islands Airports Authority CEO Albert Anderson called the upgrades “reasonable and warranted.”

Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell added that the “highest standards of quality and service have not been compromised.”

Government’s response, however, did not address Auditor General Sue Winspear’s criticism that changing the scope of a project after contracts are signed is not good practice. Nor did the report acknowledge multiple allegations in the audit report that much of the delays and cost overruns were due to flaws in the design of the electrical works, as well as poor quality of tender materials.

Along with government’s response to the audit report, Opposition Leader Ezzard Miller also spoke about the issue Tuesday morning on the Cayman Crosstalk radio show.

Mr. Miller and show host Woody DaCosta questioned government for not having the foresight to know that the hurricane-impact windows would have to be of the highest quality.

Mr. Miller further questioned why such a large glass façade was incorporated into the airport’s design in the first place.

“What is the functionality of the arch and the three triangles?” he said. “We’re in a hurricane zone. We need to have our airport operational for as long as possible and one that can recover as quickly as possible, and you’re going to design an airport with all that glass in it?”

The Opposition leader also said he had read board meeting minutes from the Public Works Department, which outline concerns expressed over whether the steel design of the terminal has been wind-tunnel tested. He said he saw no evidence in the board meeting minutes that such testing was ever performed.

Mr. Miller added that a Public Accounts Committee hearing will be held on the airport audit report, likely in the first or second week of February.

NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 13997 by The Yard Ltd, for the development of Full Service Six Story Hotel has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60801/76 Lower Bight Road on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for Full Service Hotel with Eighty – Seven (87) Bedrooms, Six (6) stories plus Basement including Swimming Pools, Reception, Restaurant, Bar, Gym and Kids Center, Spa and Villas.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Downtown, Town Center Mall, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Dated Posted:

22nd January, 2019

JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

TURKS & CAICOS CIVIL SERVICE VACANCIES JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-1, LWB7-2, LWB7-3 JOB TITLE: Graduate Secondary Teacher MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department LOCATION: Grand Turk, Providenciales, South Caicos SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances AREAS: Physical Education, Business, Integrated Science JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-4 JOB TITLE: Assistant Teacher MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education LOCATION: Providenciales - (Enid Capron Primary School) SALARY: Grade 5 - $26,650.00 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a paraprofessional position which has responsibility for working under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-5, LWB7-6, CFB7-46 JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant MINISTRY: Various DEPARTMENT: Various LOCATION: South Caicos & Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4: $21,935.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-7, CFB7-39 JOB TITLE: Administrative Officer MINISTRY: Various DEPARTMENT: Various LOCATION: Grand Turk & Providencales SALARY: Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-8, CBB7-33 JOB TITLE: Clerical Assistant MINISTRY: Various DEPARTMENT: Various LOCATION: Providenciales & Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 3.1 - $16,707.50 JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for the clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the assigned unit.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7- 9 JOB TITLE: Assistant Curriculum Development Officer MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7 - $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a supervisory position that is responsible for assisting the Curriculum Development Officer with overseeing the pre-primary, primary and secondary school curriculum and teaching standards.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-10 JOB TITLE: Scholarship Officer MINISTRY: Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services DEPARTMENT: Scholarship Secretariat LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6: $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The Scholarship Officer provides administrative support to the Scholarship Secretariat.

JOB REFERENCE NO.: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION:

LWB7-11 Library Assistant Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services Library South Caicos

JOB SUMMARY: Ensure library objectives are met by assisting in all planned activities of the Library.

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JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-15 JOB TITLE: Internal Audit Manager (IAM) MINISTRY: Governor’s Office DEPARTMENT: Office of the Chief Internal Auditor (OCIA) LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will assist the Chief Internal Auditor in conducting assurance and consultancy assignments within the Ministries, Department and Statutory Bodies across the TCIG. JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-16 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: Salary

Deputy Auditor General Governor’s Office National Audit Office Grand Turk $79,950.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: The role of Deputy Auditor General is a significant leadership appointment with wide-ranging responsibility. As a member of the National Audit Office management team, the Deputy Auditor General is responsible and accountable to the Auditor General for providing leadership and managing individual audits assigned from the annual audit work plan.

JOB REF: JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

JCB7-17 Deputy Director SPPD Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment Strategic Policy and Planning Unit Grand Turk Grade 9.1 $59,552.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional and technical position that has the responsibility of assisting in shaping, facilitating and implementing economic policies to promote sustainable economic and social development.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB7-18 JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Project Manager Strategic Policy and Planning Unit Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment Grand Turk Grade 8.1- $51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB7-19 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Crown Counsel Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment Grand Turk Grade 8.1- $51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade as it relates to a wide range of Government financial and taxation matters.

JOB REF: JCB7-20 JOB TITLE: DEPUTY BUDGET DIRECTOR MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE & INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT: BUDGET DEPARTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: Grade 9.1 $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the Budget Director with leading and managing the Budget Office in the preparation and the implementation of financially responsible, policy-based, mediumterm budgets that contribute to the achievement of TCI’s economic and social priorities.T JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB7-21 JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT:

MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Canine Enforcement Officer Customs Department Finance, Trade & Investment Providenciales Grade 5.1- $26,650.00 Per Annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for the operational deployment of their canine and daily care, feeding and exercise of the canine.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB7-22 JOB TITLE MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

Training Manager (Customs) Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment Customs Department Providenciales Grade 6.1 $33,415.00 per annum

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-12 JOB TITLE: Grounds Maintenance Worker MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services DEPARTMENT: Education Department – Iris Stubbs Primary School LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $499.98 bi – weekly JOB SUMMARY: This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for planning, organizing, leading and supervising training for all operational units within the Customs Department.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7 - 13 JOB TITLE:

MINISTRY: LOCATION: GRADE 4.1 JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB7-23 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

Truancy Officer Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services Grand Turk, South Caicos and Providenciales $21,935.00 per annum

To ensure that all students between the age of 4 – 16 attend school during school hours.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB7-14 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

Senior Internal Auditor Independent – Office of the Governor Office of the Chief Internal Auditor Grand Turk Grade 7.1 - $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for financial and operational audits and taking lead responsibility for these audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan.

Commissioner of Revenue Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment Revenue Control Unit Providenciales Grade 10.1- $73,185.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will work with the Management Team to monitor and evaluate financial policies and strategies that impact the Public Service and to implement the Revenue and Tax policies of Government through the efficient and effective operations of the Revenue Unit.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB7-24 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

Director of Maritime Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime and Gaming Maritime Providenciales Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:

Please Note: To view these vacancy notices in detail please visit our website via https://www.gov.tc/government-vacancies/ Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

Application Deadline: 8TH February, 2019

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Trump delays State of the Union Address until shutdown ends

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a late night Tweet on Wednesday that he would delay a State of the Union address until the government shutdown was over, responding to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s move to obstruct his plans for the speech.

Earlier in the day, Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives floated the idea of ending the partial government shutdown by giving Trump most or all of the money he seeks for security along the Mexican border but for items other than the wall he wants.

As a shutdown that has left 800,000 federal workers without pay hit its 33rd day, Pelosi effectively disinvited Trump from delivering the annual State of the Union address in the House chamber until the government is fully opened.

The Republican president responded to the Democrat speaker with a tweet.

“This is her prerogative - I will do the Address when the Shutdown is over. I am not looking for an alternative venue for the SOTU Address because there is no venue that can compete with the history, tradition and importance of the House Chamber,” the president said in the tweet.

“I look forward to giving a “great” State of the Union Address in the

near future!”

Other leaders in the Democraticcontrolled House said they were drafting a funding offer they will likely make to Trump in a letter.

Representative James Clyburn, the No. 3 House Democrat, said Democrats could fulfill Trump’s request for $5.7 billion for border security with technological tools such as drones, X-rays and sensors, as well as more border patrol agents.

Representative Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, said Democrats also would discuss “substantial sums of additional money” for border security as part of a possible deal. He did not say if it would amount to the $5.7 billion sought

by Trump.

The president triggered the shutdown last month by demanding money for the wall, opposed by Democrats, as part of any legislation to fund about a quarter of the government.

Clyburn’s offer would be a significant monetary increase over bills previously passed by Democrats, which included only about $1.3 billion for this year in additional border security, with none for a wall.

“Using the figure the president put on the table, if his $5.7 billion is about border security then we see ourselves fulfilling that request, only

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a healthcare roundtable in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., January 23, 2019 doing it with what I like to call using a smart wall,” Clyburn told reporters.

Republican Representative Tom Cole, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, told reporters the Democratic proposal could help.

“Any movement, any discussion is helpful,” Cole said. “We’ve got to get past this wall-or-no-wall debate.”

The battle over border security and government funding spilled over into a parallel dispute over the president’s

State of the Union address. Trump sent a letter to Pelosi on Wednesday saying he looked forward to delivering it as scheduled next Tuesday in the House chamber. Pelosi previously had asked Trump to consider postponing it because security could not be guaranteed during the shutdown.

But Pelosi told Trump on Wednesday the House would not consider a measure authorizing his address until the shutdown ends. “Again, I look forward to welcoming you to the House on a mutually agreeable date for this address when government has been opened,” Pelosi said to Trump in a letter.

In a sign Trump may be bracing for a long shutdown, a senior administration official said agencies without funding had been asked to give the White House a list of programs that could be hurt “within the coming weeks” if the funding lapse continues.

The U.S. Senate, controlled by Trump’s fellow Republicans, planned votes for Thursday on competing proposals that face steep odds to end the shutdown.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell plans a vote on a Democratic proposal that would fund the government for three weeks but does not include the $5.7 billion in partial funding for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Carpenter/general construction worker of at least Ten (10)years’ experience required with knowledge of roofing, window & doors installation and screen fabrication/installation.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties include ensuring; all products meet 100% total quality requirements; take samples and test as necessary; all equipment is maintained and working properly; complete all required reports timely and accurately; maintain accurate and current reports as required; collect all COD monies and tickets; complete all required reports and deposits accurately and timely; be able and willing to operate equipment and maintain yard and plant as necessary.

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Position requires an individual to be suitably qualified with background in engineering, 8 years experience with minimum 4 years managing a plant, working computer knowledge and at least basic conversational and written Spanish.

If interested, email your resume and supporting documents totciconcreteplant@ gmail.com Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

Island Pride Fuel

One (1) Labourer

General cleaning & Relief Gas Attendant

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Be able to work independently Applicant must be willing to work flexible hours Wages $7.75 per hour All above position are currently held by Work permit Holders

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Submit applications to by February 7, 2019 to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department Town Center Mall Providenciales Tel: 649-946-4211 Labour Commissioner, Labour Department Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

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Brexit battle looms as UK lawmakers attack May’s ‘Plan B’

Prime Minister Theresa May is determined to get a tweaked version of her rejected European Union divorce deal through Parliament.

British lawmakers have other ideas — lots of other ideas.

May’s Conservative government is headed for a showdown with Parliament next week, when lawmakers get to vote on the prime minister’s latest proposal, and can try to amend it to send her in another direction.

Here’s how the battle is shaping up:

After the divorce agreement struck between the U.K. government and the bloc was resoundingly rejected

by Parliament last week, May held talks with government and opposition politicians and came up with a “Plan B” — one that looked remarkably similar to her Plan A.

May told the House of Commons on Monday that she was aiming to win lawmakers’ backing for her deal after securing changes from the EU to a contentious Irish border measure.

The bloc insists that it won’t

renegotiate the withdrawal agreement.

And opposition lawmakers say the scale of May’s defeat last week — 432 votes to 202 — shows she must radically alter her deal if it is to have any hope of approval.

But Parliament is deeply divided about what changes to make.

Pro-Brexit lawmakers want to remove the Irish “backstop,” an insurance policy that would constrain British trade policy in order to ensure there are no customs checks between the U.K.’s Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland. Pro-EU legislators want May to lift her insistence that Brexit means quitting the EU’s single market and customs union.

Amid the impasse, one thing is in short supply: time.

Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29, with or without a divorce deal. The political impasse over Brexit is fueling concerns that the country may crash out of the bloc without an agreement in place to cushion the shock.

That could see tariffs imposed on goods moving between Britain and the EU, sparking logjams at ports and shortages of essential supplies.

May says the only way to avert a no-deal Brexit is to back her deal, but lawmakers are trying to pause the clock.

Groups of “soft Brexit”-backing lawmakers, who want to keep close economic ties to the EU, are planning to use amendments during a Jan. 29 debate on May’s plan to try to rule out a “nodeal” Brexit, delay Britain’s departure and put alternative plans on the table.

Half a dozen amendments had been filed by Tuesday, most aiming to allow time for Parliament to hammer out alternatives to May’s rejected deal. One of the most prominent, with support from both opposition and Conservative lawmakers, would give May until Feb. 26 to pass a deal, or see Brexit delayed as Parliament took charge.

It will be up to Commons Speaker John Bercow to decide which amendments are put to a vote. Any that are approved would not be legally binding, but as an expression of the will of Parliament would be hard for the government to ignore.

A growing group of campaigners argues that Brexit has become so divisive,

complicated and gridlocked that politicians can’t solve it, and the only answer is to ask voters again whether they want to leave the EU.

May is strongly opposed to the idea. She said Monday that a new referendum, less than three years after voters opted for Brexit, would “damage social cohesion by undermining faith in our democracy.”

But others argue that it’s the only way to break the logjam.

“Two and a half years ago we voted on an abstract idea, that’s the truth,” pro-EU Conservative lawmaker Dominic Grieve said Tuesday.

He said now that the details of Brexit were clearer, the best course was to “go back and ask the public whether they really want what the prime minister has negotiated and offer them the alternative, remain, instead.”

May says she plans to go back to Brussels after Jan. 29 to seek changes to the deal from EU leaders — ideally after getting Parliament to pass a vote calling for a time limit on the border backstop.

Ex-’El Chapo’ lieutenant says he discussed killing cop as favor to mayor

A former top lieutenant to accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman on Tuesday said he and his former boss once discussed killing a police officer as a favor to a local politician.

Damaso Lopez Nunez, testifying against Guzman in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, walked jurors through a BlackBerry message exchange in September 2013 in which he said he told Guzman that the mayor of La Paz, a city in the state of Baja California Sur, wanted them to “remove” a “cop that has been bothering her.”

Guzman, Nunez said, responded that they should do the mayor the “favor,” because she was a favorite for a state-level office in an upcoming election. He said they should make the hit look like “revenge from some gangbanger.”

Lopez did not say whether the murder took place.

The mayor of La Paz in 2013 was Esthela Ponce Beltran, who could not immediately be reached for comment.

Guzman, 61, who was extradited to

Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is escorted by soldiers during a presentation in Mexico City, Jan. 8, 2016 the United States in 2017, has been on trial since November on charges of trafficking cocaine, heroin and other drugs into the country as leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the world’s largest drug trafficking organizations.

His lawyers have argued that he has been framed by the cartel’s real leader, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.

Lopez, 52, was arrested in Mexico City on U.S. drug charges in 2017 and extradited to the United States in July, where he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. He said Tuesday he is hoping to have his sentence reduced by cooperating with prosecutors.

At the time of Lopez’s arrest

in May 2017, Mexican officials said he was believed to have been seeking an alliance with Guzman’s rival, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Lopez spent much of his time on the stand corroborating testimony from the dozen or so other cartel members who have appeared at the trial, now in its third month.

Lopez said he began working for Guzman around 2001, helping to arrange drug shipments and bribe government officials, and eventually becoming godfather to one of Guzman’s twin daughters.

Lopez is expected to continue testifying Wednesday.

After jurors had left for the day, one of the prosecutors, Gina Parlovecchio, told U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan the prosecution expected to wrap up its case either Thursday afternoon or Monday morning.

After that, Guzman’s lawyers will have a chance to call their own witnesses. It is not yet known whether Guzman will testify himself.

Trump’s wall alone unlikely to stop migrant families

Maria Orbelina Cortez says she fled El Salvador for the U.S. after her husband attacked her and knocked a pan of scalding oil onto her youngest son’s head.

After quietly planning for months, she took the 3-year-old boy and his two brothers and headed north without telling her husband. As she spoke in the yard of a Catholic Charities shelter in South Texas, the boy played nearby. He had a hairless scar on top of his head in the shape of a jagged, capital “T.” “I will always feel culpable,” said Orbelina, 30. “Always.”

President Donald Trump’s push for a $5.7 billion wall — a demand that triggered the longest government shutdown in history — is unlikely on its own to stop families with stories like Orbelina’s, who are crossing the U.S.Mexico border by the thousands each month.

The Trump administration wants to use that money to construct more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) of border wall. Most of those miles would likely go in South Texas, where more people cross illegally than anywhere else.

Congress has already funded 33 miles (53 kilometers) of new barrier construction

here. But much of that new barrier will be built north of the Rio Grande, which carves a natural boundary between the U.S. and Mexico. That means migrants will still be able to reach American soil in front of the newly constructed barrier and request asylum.

The latest proposal Trump and Senate Republicans made to fund the wall includes provisions that could possibly be far more consequential than the wall, by making the already difficult task of winning asylum even harder.

Their bill would require all asylum claims to be in “the national interest” to be granted and allow more claims to be judged as frivolous. It would also require all Central American children arriving on their own to seek asylum in their countries of origin, not in the United States.

Trump did not describe those provisions in his speech Saturday announcing the proposal. But Greg Chen, director of government relations at the American Immigration Lawyers Association, said they amounted to “a historic change” and criticized the bill.

Top Democrats have already said they won’t support it.

Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities in the Rio

Maria Orbelina Cortez stands with her three sons Grande Valley, said the families at the organization’s shelter sometimes resort to crossing the Rio Grande illegally out of desperation after being stopped at bridges.

“It is important that we secure our borders, that we keep our country safe from criminals,” Pimentel said.

She added that Trump “needs to meet the families that are not criminals. He needs to meet the children and the great number of families that are here asking for protection.”

Deysi Yanira Centeno reached the border a month after fleeing El Salvador, where gangs threatened her

15-year-old daughter.

Centeno said a human smuggler told her crossing the Rio Grande would be easier than trying to enter the U.S. through a bridge, where customs agents often tell asylum seekers they have no room to process them. So she paid $20 each for herself, her teenage daughter, and two children ages 11 and 7, to board a raft. She described how scared she was as it slowly moved across the river.

“In that moment you think about life and death,” she said. “You think, ‘Maybe it would have been better for me not to leave my country.’”

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WORLD NEWS

Kamala Harris of Jamaican heritage opens presidential bid

WASHINGTON — Kamala touchstones aside from her decision to Harris, a first-term senator and former announce her bid on the Martin Luther California attorney general known for King Jr. holiday. Staffers said her timing, her rigorous questioning of President and the design and color of her campaign Donald Trump’s nominees, entered the logo, were a nod to Shirley Chisholm, the Democratic presidential race on Monday. New York congresswoman who sought Harris would be the first woman to hold the Democratic Party’s presidential the presidency and the second African- nomination 47 years ago this week.

American.

Upon returning to Washington, Harris

Harris, 54, who grew up in spoke to reporters at Howard University, Oakland, California, is one of the earliest the historically black college that she high-profile Democrats to join what is attended as an undergraduate and on expected to be a crowded field. She made Monday described as “one of the most her long anticipated announcement on important aspects of my life.”

ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

Harris, the daughter of a

“I am running for president of Jamaican father and an Indian mother, the United States,” she said. “And I’m faced at least one question about her very excited about it.” heritage on Monday. When a reporter,

She portrayed herself as a who noted she is both African-American fighter for justice, decency and equality and Indian-American, asked how she in a video distributed by her campaign would describe herself, Harris replied: as she announced her bid. “They’re the “How do I describe myself? I describe values we as Americans cherish, and myself as a proud American. That’s how they’re all on the line now,” Harris I describe myself.” says in the video . “The future of our She skipped the formality of country depends on you and millions of forming an exploratory committee, others lifting our voices to fight for our instead going all in on a presidential bid.

American values.”

She plans a formal campaign

On ABC, she cited her years as launch in Oakland on Jan. 27. The a prosecutor in asserting: “My entire campaign will be based in Baltimore, career has been focused on keeping with a second office in Oakland. people safe. It is probably one of the Harris joins what is expected to things that motivates me more than be a wide-open race for the Democratic anything else.” presidential nomination. There’s no

Harris launched her presidential apparent front-runner at this early stage, bid as the nation observes what would and Harris will face off against several have been the 90th birthday of the slain Senate colleagues. civil rights leader Martin Luther King Harris launches her campaign Jr. The timing was a clear signal that fresh off of a tour to promote her latest the California senator— who has joked memoir, “The Truths We Hold,” which that she had a “stroller’s-eye view” of was widely seen as a stage-setter for a the civil rights movement because her presidential bid. parents wheeled her and her sister Maya She is already planning her to protests — sees herself as another first trip to an early primary state as a leader in that fight. declared candidate. On Friday, Harris

The opening hours of Harris’ will travel to South Carolina to attend campaign included a number of cultural the Pink Ice Gala in Columbia, which is NAVA JEWELERS LTD, dba JEWELRY, world renowned jewelers and retail sellers of signature brand jewelry and jewelry related products, with a chain of affiliated jewelry stores and outlets throughout North America, the Caribbean and Worldwide, is now accepting applications/resumes from suitably qualifies persons as: ASSISTANT MANAGER, JEWELRY SALES SPECIALISTS, JEWELRY SPECIALIST TRAINER, SUPERVISORS AND MERCHANDISERS, JEWELERS, PRECIOUS STONESBRAND QUALITY CONTROL CLERKS, SALES CLERKS, and/or ASSOCIATES At the Company’s prestigious retail Jewelry sales and Jewelry related merchandise sales Store located at the Carnival Corporation’s Grand Turk Cruise Center, South Beach, Grand Turk.

Requirements:

•A sound educational background, and a minimum of five (5) years jewelry sales and general merchandising experience, in the case of Assistant Manager, Supervisors, Precious Stones and Brand Quality Control Clerks and two (2) years in the case of Sales Clerks and Associates, together with a proven and unblemished track record of employment in a highly trusted related field of employment and/or business.

•A positive and disciplined attitude and aptitude toward work in a customer service oriented business.

•Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills.

•A trustworthy, dependable and honest disposition.

•Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays and irregular cruise ship schedule.

•Clean criminal record.

•Unblemished employment history.

•All candidates must be proficient in the English written and spoken word.

•Salary will be negotiable and dependent on the qualification and relevant experience of the successful applicant but will be not less than $7.00 per hour.

Suitable candidates whodo not meet the prescribed requirements that who, in the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s in-house training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures, may be eligible for recruitment in exceptional circumstances. All applicants who are Turks Islanders are invited to send their application to the Labor Commissioner and Immigration Board.Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Interested persons may submit their applications and resumes, via e-mail to: resume@effyjewelery.com, via fax to:2127308887, or hand deliver the same to any senior member of the company’s staff at its store, commonly known as Jewelry located at Suite No. 2, Building 1, Grand Turk Cruise Center, South Beach, Grand Turk.

Kamala Harris hosted by a South Carolina chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which Harris pledged as an undergraduate student at Howard University. The sorority, founded more than 100 years ago, is a stronghold in the AfricanAmerican community.

South Carolina, where black voters make up a large share of the Democratic electorate, is likely to figure heavily into Harris’s prospects. And early voting in Harris’s home state of California will now overlap with the traditional early nominating contests, which could give Harris a boost.

She also has planned a trip to Iowa, where she campaigned on behalf of Democrats during the 2018 midterm elections.

Asked Monday about her path to the nomination, Harris said it would go “through all of the states that are the 50 states of the United States.”

“It is going to be about speaking truth, especially when there has been so much that is contrary to truth,” she said.

Harris’s campaign team is already taking shape and includes several veterans of Democratic politics.

Juan Rodriguez, who ran her 2016 Senate campaign, will manage her presidential bid. Her sister, Maya Harris, a former top adviser to Hillary Clinton, will be the campaign chair. The veteran campaign finance lawyer Marc Elias will serve as the campaign’s general counsel, and Angelique Cannon, who worked for Clinton’s 2016 campaign, will serve as national finance director. David Huynh, who was Clinton’s director of delegate operations in 2016, will serve as a senior adviser. Lily Adams, a Clinton campaign alum who has worked as Harris’s spokeswoman, will be communications director.

Her staff says she plans to reject the assistance of a super PAC, as well as corporate PAC money. She’s invested heavily in cultivating a digital, smalldollar donor network.

Before her 2016 victory in the Senate race, Harris made her career in law enforcement. She served as the district attorney in San Francisco before she was elected attorney general.

Harris is likely to face questions about her law enforcement record, particularly after the Black Lives Matter movement and activists across the country pushed for a criminal justice overhaul. Her prosecutorial record has recently come under new scrutiny after a blistering opinion piece in The New York Times criticized her repeated claim that she was a “progressive prosecutor,” focused on changing a broken criminal justice system from within.

Harris addressed her law enforcement background in her book.

She argued it was a “false choice” to decide between supporting the police and advocating for greater scrutiny of law enforcement.

SupermercadoDominicano Ltd., an affiliated group of whole sale and retail sales stores, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions: The successful applicants mustbe willing and able to work flexible hours, including on weekends and public holidays, as necessary to meet the reasonable needs of the business and possess:

•A Proven and unblemished track record of employment •A Positive and disciplined attitude toward work in a customer service oriented business •Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer service skills •Trustworthy and reliable disposition •Must be a team player and able to work in concert with others.

•Be well-spoken with English as primary language.

•A clean criminal record.

In addition to the foregoing, interested candidates for the positions as: BUTCHER/MEAT & DELI MERCHANDISER

•Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in cutting, trimming, packaging and presentation of meats for retail sales.

•Proven knowledge and familiarity with the various cuts of meats.

•Salary is $500 per week.

Suitable candidates that do not meet the above requirements may, at the sole discretion of the Company’s management team, be eligible for consideration in circumstances where they demonstrate a clear willingness to embrace the Company’s in-house training initiatives and established standard operating policies and procedures.All applicants who are Turks Islanders are invited to send their application to the Labor Commissioner and Immigration Board.

Preference will be given to documented Turks and Caicos Islanders.

Written applications only and accompanying CVs/Resumes must be addressed to the Resident Manager at the following address: The Managing Director SupermercadoDominicano Ltd. C/oEPIC Corporate & Consultancy Services Ltd. Cee’s Plaza, Suite No. 1 Church Folly, P.O Box 86 Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Islands Fax: 649-946-1571 Email: epic@epiccorporate.com

JANUARY 25TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019

The post is a senior management position mandated to oversee the efficient enforcement of applicable maritime laws and proper implementation of the duties and responsibilities of the Department.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB7-25 JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Manager of Registration & Citizenship /TCI Status Registration & Citizenship Ministry of Border Control and Employment Grand Turk Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will undertake all responsibilities for the efficient operation of the Turks and Caicos Islands Status Commission including research, review, investigation, preparation of applications for assessment by the Commission.

JOB REFERENCE: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

KHB7-26 Health Planner Health, Policy and Planning Unit HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS GRAND TURK Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior management position with responsibility for leading the Health Planning and Promotion Unit and coordinating health planning and promotion initiatives.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7-27 Job TITLE: DEPARTMENT:

MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Registered Nurse Primary Health Care Department Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services Grand Turk Grade 6.1 $33,415.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: To provide professional support in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients’ health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7-28 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Speech and Language Pathologist Health, Agriculture and Human Services Providenciales Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position responsible for performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7-29 JOB TITLE: Deputy Epidemiologist DEPARTMENT:

National Epidemiology and Research Unit MINISTRY: Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: To assist/support the Chief of Epidemiology and Research to plan, develop and implement epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU).

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7- 30 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Migrant Health Manager Health, Agriculture and Human Services Providenciales Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position responsible for the effective management of the Migrant Health Program.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7- 31 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Deputy Chief Environmental Officer Health, Agriculture and Human Services Grand Turk Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances

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JOB SUMMARY: The post holder is responsible to provide support to the Plumber in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7-36 JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

Aide De Camp Premier’s Office Providenciales Grade 5.1 - $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY The job holder is primarily responsible for assisting with the provision of safe and efficient transportation services to the Premier and the First Family.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB7-37 JOB TITLE:

DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY: JOB SUMMARY:

PUBLIC PROSECUTOR OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS PROVIDENCIALES Grade 8.1: $51,147.50 per annum plus allowances

This professional position has system wide responsibility for conducting prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

JOB REFERENCE: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CBB7-38 SENIOR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 9: $59,552.50 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY: This professional position has system wide responsibility for conducting prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Senior Prosecutors must also be responsible for providing accurate legal advice to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and other governmental enforcement agencies JOB REFERENCE: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CFB7-40 ASSISTANT MANAGER – CENTRAL PURCHASING UNIT CENTRAL PURCHASING UNIT GRAND TURK GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder will assist with the direction and oversight to Central Purchasing Unit by ensuring adequate and timely procurement of supplies, materials and services for the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

LWB7-41 GRADUATE PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services Salt Cay $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7- 42 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

Emergency Medical Technician Health, Agriculture and Human Services Grand Turk $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is a direct operational response position within the Emergency Medical Services. The job holder will respond to emergencies in a safe manner and assist in the extrication, stabilization, care and transportation of the ill and injured as required.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB7-43 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

Contract Performance Manager Health, Agriculture and Human Services Contract Management Unit Providenciales $73,185.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: Provides support to the Chief Environmental Health Officer and ensures that Public and Environmental Health and Sanitation Standards are adhered to in all areas in both public and private.

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder in this position is required to monitor and coordinate the implementation of all obligations under the hospital project/contract agreement.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB7-32 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT:

LOCATION: SALARY

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB7-44 JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY LOCATION: SALARY: JOB SUMMARY:

Civil Engineer Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning Public Works Grand Turk Grade 9.1: $59,552.50 per annum plus allowances

News & Sports Journalist Radio Turks & Caicos Home Affairs, Transportation & Communication Grand Turk Grade 5.1 $26,650. 00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY The Civil Engineer is responsible for the design of all Government Civil works, across the islands, and is required to oversee and monitor their construction, and to conduct regular inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality controls procedures are maintained.

The incumbent will seek out and report the news to the public in a prompt and professional manner.

The job holder will aim to present stories in a clear, engaging style that’s balanced, honest and fair.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB7-34 JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB7-45 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY: JOB SUMMARY:

Electrical Inspector Planning Department Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning Providenciales GRADE 5.1: $26,650.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB7-35 JOB TITLE:

MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PLUMBER INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND PLANNING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SOUTH CAICOS Grade 4.1 $843.65 BI-WEEKLY

Sales & Marketing Officer Home Affairs, Transportation & Communication Radio Turks & Caicos Providenciales Grade 6.1 $33,415.00 per annum

This position provides core support to the Department with respect to Sales and Marketing.

JOB REFERENCE NO: JCB7-47 JOB TITLE: MINISTRY DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

Cashier Finance, Investment & Trade Accountant General Department Providenciales Grade 4.1 $21,935.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: This administrative position requires that the job holder provide service to the customers of TCIG in the receiving of revenue, responding to queries and where required issuing payments to suppliers

Please Note: To view these vacancy notices in detail please visit our website via https://www.gov.tc/government-vacancies/ Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

Application Deadline: 8TH February, 2019

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TECHNOLOGY

World economy forecast to slow in 2019 amid trade tensions

The world economy absorbed more bad news Monday: The International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast for 2019. And China, the world’s second-biggest economy, said it had slowed to its weakest pace since 1990.

The IMF cut its estimate for global growth this year to 3.5 percent, from the 3.7 percent it had predicted in October and down from 2018’s 3.7 percent. The fund cited heightened trade tensions and rising interest rates.

“After two years of solid expansion, the world economy is growing more slowly than expected and risks are rising,” said IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde as she presented the forecasts at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The IMF is not alone in its pessimism. The World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and other forecasters have also downgraded their world growth estimates.

Among the key concerns is the Chinese economy. The country is

slowing just as its leadership tries to turn it into a more modern economy by reducing its reliance on manufacturing and exports and increasing consumer spending.

The country reported Monday growth of 6.6 percent in 2018, the weakest since 1990. Demand for Chinese exports weakened last year and the IMF expects China’s growth to decelerate again this year — to 6.2 percent.

The IMF left its prediction for U.S. growth this year unchanged at 2.5 percent — though a continuation of the partial 31-day shutdown of the federal government poses a risk.

The IMF trimmed the outlook for the 19 countries that use the euro as their currency to 1.6 percent from 1.8 percent.

Germany got a big downgrade from the IMF, the result of weaker demand for German exports and problems in the country’s auto industry.

Britain’s messy divorce from the European Union and Italy’s ongoing financial struggles also pose threats to growth in Europe.

Emerging-market countries are

Managing Director Christine Lagarde forecast to slow to 4.5 percent from 4.6 percent in 2018. That is partly a result of China’s deceleration, which pinches developing countries that supply it with raw materials such as copper and iron ore.

“China’s growth slowdown

Apple’s second-generation AirPods with health tracking features coming first half 2019

The rumored AirPods 2 is tipped to launch in the first half of the year. The new wireless models, which may include health monitoring functions, are expected to receive an enthusiastic response from consumers, with competitors preparing to take them on with their own versions later in the year .

The competitive wearables market has already seen considerable growth over the last few years, with Apple’s revenue from the wearable segment believed to have grown by 50 percent in 2018 compared to the full year of 2017, sources of DigiTimes claim. Apple’s success in the field is said by supply chain insiders to demonstrate potential for the market to grow even more in 2019.

The claims by the industry insiders seemingly match

Apple’s AirPods a prediction made by MingChi Kuo in December. Kuo also suggests the inclusion of “wireless charging support” and a Bluetooth specification upgrade in the release, though a more pronounced revision

may arrive in 2020.

The report mainly deals with the anticipated growth of the flexible and rigid-flex PCB market in 2019, with Apple’s AirPods and the Apple Watch Series 4 thought to be major drivers for the industry.

Leading Taiwanese flexible PCB suppliers Zhen Ding Tech and Flexium Interconnect are said to be two suppliers in the chain providing components for both the Apple Watch and AirPods. However, the two companies are tipped to gain more orders from other device vendors in the future.

The diversification is also apparently expected for Compeq Manufacturing and Unitech PCB, which supply rigid-flex boards used in AirPods, with both firms likely to gain more clients in the earbuds industry throughout the year.

Facebook’s privacy lapses may result in record fine

Facebook may be facing the biggest fine ever imposed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for privacy violations involving the personal information of its 2.2 billion users.

The FTC is considering hitting Facebook with a penalty that would top its previous record fine of $22.5 million , which it dealt to Google in 2012 for bypassing the privacy controls in Apple’s Safari browser, according to The Washington Post. The story published Friday cited three unidentified people familiar with the discussions.

In an automated response, the FTC said it was unable to comment, citing its closure due to the U.S. government shutdown.

Facebook declined to comment.

The potential fine stems from an FTC investigation opened after revelations that data mining

firm Cambridge Analytica had vacuumed up details about as many as 87 million Facebook users without their permission.

The FTC has been exploring whether that massive breakdown violated a settlement that Facebook reached in 2011 after government regulators had concluded the Menlo Park, California, company had repeatedly broken its privacy promises .

The FTC decree, which runs through 2031, requires Facebook to get its users’ consent to share their personal information in ways that aren’t allowed by their privacy settings.

Since the Cambridge Analytica erupted 10 months ago, Facebook has vowed to do a better job corralling its users’ data.

Nevertheless, its controls have remained leaky. Just last month,

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the keynote speech at F8 the company acknowledged a software flaw had exposed the photos of about 7 million users to a wider audience than they had intended.

The FTC’s five commissioners have discussed fining Facebook but haven’t settled on the amount yet, according to the Post.

Facebook’s privacy problems are also under investigation in other countries and the target of a lawsuit filed last month by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine.

could be faster than expected especially if trade tensions continue, and this can trigger abrupt sell-offs in financial and commodity markets” — something that happened when Chinese growth sputtered in 2015, said IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath.

Under President Donald Trump the United States has imposed import taxes on steel, aluminum and hundreds of Chinese products, drawing retaliation from China and other U.S. trading partners.

“Higher trade uncertainty will further dampen investment and disrupt global supply chains,” Gopinath said.

Rising interest rates in the U.S. and elsewhere are also pinching emerging-market governments and companies that borrowed heavily when rates were ultra-low in the aftermath of the 2007-2009 Great Recession.

As the debts roll over, those borrowers have to refinance at higher rates. A rising dollar is also making things harder for emerging-market borrowers who took out loans denominated in the U.S. currency.

CAICOS FISHERIES In South Caicos Is seeking (4) Plant Workers Must be able to process seafood like lobster and conch Salary is based on their pounds Must be able to work 5 days per week Please Contact: 332-3828 These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holders Prospective applicants who are Islanders can send copies of their applications to the Immigration Board

G K FOODS PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking a Assistant Manager Duties include generally helping the manager to keep the store running smoothly Pay $600.00 per week Seeking a Store Clerk Duties include operating the cash register, greeting customers, helping people locate products Salary $6.50 per hour Must be able to work 44 hours a week These positions are all new positions Please Contact: 246-1984 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

CHIRAAG LTD.

Grace Bay, Providenciales Seeking: Store Clerks Domestic Worker Salary is $6.25 per hour Description: Keep the store tidy Attend to customers Have the ability to properly organize Keep inventory of goods on display and general stock Contact: Deluxe Training and Recruitment Services Tel. 946-8876 or Email: deluxebusinesscenter@tciway.tc These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

MARIE ETIENNE DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED In Grand Turk Duties may include general cleaning, washing cooking and washing Salary $150.00 per week To work 5 days per week Please Contact 247-7588 This position is currently being held by a worker permit holder Prospective applicants who are Islanders can send copies of their applications to the Immigration Board

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• Minimum 10 year experience in senior management positions within the utility industry.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Excellent team player with proven team building skills.

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines.

• Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook

VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Description Responsible for the efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of the production assets, management of FortisTCI’s civil capital projects, fuel procurement and supplies, management of general insurance programs and for providing engineering services in support of the Company’s production activities.

As a member of the executive team, to understand the corporate vision, successfully gain support for and implement that vision.

Main Duties • Responsible for the generation of a safe, constant and sufficient supply of electricity • Responsible for strategic planning and installation of production facilities and infrastructure • Responsible for the timely implementation of new works and modifications to existing production systems to optimize the production plant, improve plant efficiency and reliability.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of effective production and electrical maintenance programmes and practices to maximize efficiency and reliability.

• Responsible for provision of engineering services, engineering feasibility studies, and construction support services for the Company.

• Responsible for preparation and control of annual division budgets.

• Responsible for generation, and civil works that meet best practice of safety, environmental, quality, budgetary control and reporting standards.

• Responsible for Utility Scale RE Operations • Responsible for facilities management • Responsible for planning and upgrading electrical control systems at the plant.

• Responsible with high voltage command and coordination control as required.

• Responsible for the Corporate Liability, Property and Machinery Breakdown Insurance programmes • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior VP of Operation.

Academic/Technical/Management Experience &Qualifications: • A Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 15 years post-graduate • Hold an MBA degree

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

Core competencies & full details of job description- Must be obtained upon request to apply.

Salary range: $120,000- $180,000 per annum. commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Compensation

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 February 5 2019 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

• Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by system contingencies from time to time.

SENIOR SUBSTATION TECHNICIAN Description • Responsible to plan and supervise the construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of the company’s high voltage electrical distribution facilities.

• At the direction of the Senior Electrical Engineer, the Senior Substation Technician will perform and direct maintenance and install high voltage equipment and electrical control systems both in the Plant and Substations in a sound technical manner, to ensure the reliable operation and functionality of equipment, as per design specifications.

• This position is required to trouble shoot and repair the more complicated electrical equipment that other staff members are unable to • Mentoring of apprentices and less experienced electricians Main Duties Key Responsibilities: • Lead and participate in the layout, construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repairs to FortisTCI facilities by preparing and interpreting blueprints, plans, specifications, catalogue data and written and verbal instructions.

• Plan, provide materials and schedule work for subordinate employees ensuring proper assignment, tooling and techniques in performance of duties • Mentoring of the existing work force through “hands on training and mentoring” in conjunction with training provided by outside trainers in order to assemble a knowledgeable and motivated electrical plant work force.

• Maintain and install all rotating and stationary electrical equipment with particular emphasis on control systems and substation maintenance. All such work will be performed with safety, efficiency and functionality of the FortisTCI system as the • Maintain and install all breakers and associated equipment at the plant and in Company Substations.

• Prepare instruction manuals and consolidate manufacturer’s information into a form that can be used by others to trouble shoot and maintain electrical equipment.

• To prepare cost estimates and material lists for various projects for the Senior Electrical Engineer.

• Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer in the preparation of capital and maintenance budgets by the preparation of cost estimates as assigned • Be familiar with all Company policies and procedures (including those established by past practice) relating to the position and to observe and enforce same.

• Plan and conduct work in a manner consistent with the company’s commitment to the environment and ensure that subordinate employees are likewise in compliance.

• Be familiar with safety and operating procedures of the company and see that all in the Substation Department follow them • Assist in the maintenance of statistical records required by the company • Be calm and competent in response to plant emergencies in a manner that inspires others to do likewise.

• Operate Company vehicles as required and in adherence to company policy and the driving regulations of TCI authorities.

• Be professional in dress and demeanor as befits an employee and ensure that a good public image of FortisTCI is maintained at all times.

Daily Duties • Plan a weekly outline of the work to be conducted and who is to do it in conjunction with the Senior Electrical Engineer.

• Submit job reports and failure analysis reports as may arise due to equipment operating abnormalities • Select the correct manuals and procedures to be used by apprentices and direct them in how to follow the documentation.

• Conduct other duties as assigned by Senior Electrical Engineer from time to time Minimum Requirements • Successful completion of a 4 year high school program • Successful completion of a 2 year in a post- secondary education program, preferably in engineering trades with an emphasis on electrical technology.

• Familiarity with PLC’s and their trouble shooting • Completion of Industrial Electricians apprentice program equivalent to the Red Seal program.

• A minimum of 10 years’ hands on experience in high voltage application preferably in the power generation and distribution field as well as a demonstrated ability to lead others.

• Familiarity with and competency in the use of computers and standard computing software programs particularly drafting Abilities, Skills, Experience, Aptitude & Judgement • Above average analytical skills in math and electrical theories • Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals • Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English • Experience in working under utility emergency response condition • Experience in high voltage installation, maintenance, and repairs • Ability to function effectively under emergency situations and thinks clearly and effective and deliver within deadlines and to work under pressure • Self -motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook • Team player Salary range: $58,420 - $87,640 per annum. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

Deadline for submission of applications (inclusive of a cover letter, resume and a FortisTCI application form) is February 5 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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Come and join our winning team at Seven Star Resort & Spa The following positions are currently available CRYSTALLIZATION SPECIALIST: This individual will be responsible for grinding and leveling of floors with the required machinery. Responsible for all of the following: Travertine Cleaning , Marble Polishing, Marble Cleaning, Granite Polishing, Etch Removal, Stain Removal, Limestone Cleaning, Lippage Removal, Crack & Chip Repair and Marble Floor Maintenance Requirements: •Knowledge of working with chemicals used for floor restoration, polishing, buffing or crystallization on different stone floor types – Limestone/granite/marble •Some math and measuring skills along with an eye for detail.

•Also requires a great deal of lifting, bending and squatting, so a reasonable level of physical fitness is needed.

Salary range: USD 13,500 per annum Position currently held by a work permit hold CHEF DE PARTIE The Chef de Partie is responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen.

The chef manages a small team of workers, which are responsible for keeping organized so that meals go out on time and the work area remains clean and orderly.

Requirements: •5 to 15 culinary experiences in a five star hotel/resort •Knowledgeable in international cuisine such as Japanese and other Asian dishes •HACCP knowledge, self-motivated and passion for hospitality and \ cooking •Excellent palate and attention to detail DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •To work and lead the kitchen team •Execute cooking to the expected high standard quickly and efficiently •To maintain the required level of hygiene standards/HACCP as laid down both legally and by the standards manual •To be responsible for the day to day training of the team Salary range: USD13,200 to USD14,400. Position currently held by a work permit holder WOODWORK SPECIALIST/TRADESMAN/CARPENTER Candidate will be responsible for furniture repairs and rebuilds various objects in wood, cardboard, PVC, etc. Assemble, disassemble and repair hydraulic locking arms, locks, boards, doors, furniture, wooden shelves. Prepare special carving and woodwork on a daily bases for room refurbishment.

Requirements: •At least 5 years of related work experience •Must understand detailed architectural drawings, schematics, shop drawings and blue prints.

•Must have experience operating equipment such as saws, routers, drills and sanders •Must have basic mathematical skills •Ability to determine measurements and attention to detail •Physical ability to lift up to 100lbs, walk, jump and bend Wages: USD6.25 to USD$7.60 per hour.

TAILOR We are looking for a well-organized and creative candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to display a “passion for perfection” and work in a dynamic environment. As a Tailor you are responsible for daily tailoring duties as instructed by the Housekeeping Manager.Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of sewing equipment and all areas under his/her control.

Duties and responsibilities: •The ability to perform all job functions for the position tailor •The ability to fit and alter uniforms for all new employees •The ability to inspect and repair any uniform, linen, drapery, bedspread whenever needed •The ability to service all sewing and tailoring needs for any guests for any and all types of materials •The ability to keep accurate records regarding each uniform on property •The ability to keep adequate inventories of sewing supplies •The ability to assist in inventory of uniforms •The ability to handle telephone calls in uniform room •The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation •The ability to perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff Salary range: USD20,000 to USD25,000 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

RESTAURANT MANAGER: The Restaurant Manager’s main responsibility is to manage the entire restaurant and the staff in the restaurant and ensures all daily duties are done in order to serve our guests efficiently and professionally •Oversee the implementation of service and brand standards in the restaurant •Ensure all staff is trained on the company standards and acts in compliance to the standards •Monitor food & beverage cost in the restaurant and ensure minimum waste occurs •Monitor the POS system and ensure all transactions are properly recorded and settled according to company rules •Ensure daily opening and closing procedures are performed according to standards •Responsible for training, developing and motivating staff •Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, minimizing waste and controlling cost •Ensure that the restaurant and all restaurant equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis •Ensure the restaurant is in compliance with the current health and safety standards at all times •Directly responsible for meeting financial, service and guest satisfaction targets for assigned outlet Skills and Qualifications: •Previous five star restaurant management •Previous experience working with multi-cultural/multi-ethnic groups •Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience •Ability to build, train and maintain teams Salary range: USD36,000 to USD 45,500 per annum and is based on experience and qualification

PASTRY CHEF We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to prepare a variety of desserts, pastries or other sweet goods. Must be skilled in baking high quality treats and should be matched by creativity to develop new amazing tastes and recipes.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.

HOUSEKEEPING TURNDOWN ATTENDANT / LABOURER Clean, stock, and provide turn down service for guest rooms to ensure cleanliness and guest satisfaction while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the Resort Commitments.

Duties and responsibilities •Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc. following traditional and modern recipes •Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget •Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking •Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently •Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel •Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards

Duties and Responsibilities •Provide turn down service by partially removing and storing bedspread, replenishing amenities, linens, and supplies and filling ice bucket as requested by guest •Wipe down tub and sink area •Sign for room keys and restock cart and visually inspect room for cleanliness •Strip and make beds, change linens and dust all furniture thoroughly •Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in guest room •Respond in a timely manner to guest requests for items and/or other information

Requirements: •Proven experience as Pastry Chef, Baker or relevant role •Great attention to detail and creativity •Organizing and leadership skills •In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and baking techniques and nutrition •Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)

Salary range: USD35,000 to USD44,800 per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Position currently held by a work permit holder

Job knowledge/Skills/Abilities •Ability to work conscientiously, meets deadlines, follows instruction and directions, with minimal supervision and detailed oriented •Ability to stand, sit, kneel constantly to handle specific details or demands of quality and speedy guest services •Ability to push, lift and/or pull equipment up to or more than 100 lbs •Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extend arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces •Additional language abilities preferred Salary range: USD12,000 to USD 13,500 per annum. Position currently held by a work permit holder

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING ABOVE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED. Candidates should apply to Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales via e-mail at hr@sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration or should leave CV’s at the security building for the attention of Human Resources Department. Prospective applicants who are Islanders kindly send copies of your application to the board. Application deadline: February 1, 2019

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

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

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

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge Assistant Pastry Chef* Areas of Responsibilities: • Daily walk through to check kitchen equipment is in proper working condition and report any deficiencies to Pastry Chef.

• Check all ordering is correct to market lists.

• Check all daily bookings for all restaurants.

• Liaise daily with the Pastry Chef to ensure there is up to date communication within the Pastry kitchen.

• Co-ordinate all aspects of the operation of the pastry kitchen according to business levels.

• Develop, with Pastry Chef, a complete seasonal menu in accordance with hotel standards.

• Ensure mis-en-place is set for all stations of the Pastry kitchen.

• Ability to read recipes, check food presentations and displays with precision.

• Check the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained.

• Show precision cuts and knife use.

• Demonstrate ability to prepare all types of bakery items with the correct method and temperature.

Key Skills and Requirements: • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Must have skills in mathematics.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Able to carry up to 20kgs.

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

• Must be organized and detailed oriented.

• Ensure the correct rotation and storage of products for quality selection.

• Ensure the Pastry Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary.

• Follow directions from the Pastry Chef or other Kitchen management with accuracy.

• In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager.

Salary starting at $30,000.00 per annum not including service charge Cook* Area of Responsibilities: • Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures.

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

• Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas.

• Rotate all foods and correctly fill out production charts.

• Prepares sauces, soups and hot entrees in accordance with menu • Sets up for meals by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and any reservations • Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas • Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy • Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment • Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices in the designated kitchen areas daily Key Skills and Requirements: • Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment • Understand the importance of consistency • Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts and stand for long periods at a time • 2 years’ experience in this role Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge Corporate Operations Facilitator* Area of Responsibilities: • Ensures that all works are completed, in timely manner, to the highest level and all arising discrepancies are efficiently resolved.

• Assists in the selection and purchasing of supplies and FF&E. Works closely with designers and cabinet makers.

• Coordinates and follows up on all the orders assigned and ensures timely and correct installation.

• Keeps documentation on all vendors and supplies, fabrics, paint colors, equipment, furniture, etc.

• Keeps inventories m and maintains item codes in inventory and maintenance software.

• Organizes and sets up back of the house spaces in regards to the departmental needs.

• Sets up Standard Operational Procedures for various departments.

• Conducts Room Punch inspections to ensure that all the finishes are flawless and to the highest standards; communicates deficiencies to Construction Supervisor and orders replacements.

• Designs and executes decorations for variety of hotel functions and events.

• Assists in styling various venues for photoshoot sessions.

• Performs any other tasks that may be assigned, associated with the preopening and running of the resort.

Key Skills and Requirements: • Minimum of 15 years’ operational management experience in luxury resort setting.

• Must have previous managerial experience directly in hotel pre-openings and a strong understanding of overall hotel business.

• Must have a history of delivering high end projects such as 5 Star Hotels/ Resorts and Residential/ Commercial developments.

• Must have previous experience working with leading developers, paying exceptional attention to detail.

• Must have leadership qualities to ensure the job is completed to the client’s high standards.

• Must have previous work experience in managing upholstery workshops and have good knowledge of wood finishes.

Salary for this position is $75,000.00 and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

Groundsman* Areas of Responsibilities: • General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

• Willingness to work varying schedules, weekends and holidays.

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

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

Housekeeping Supervisor* Areas of Responsibility: • Provides employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively • Orients employees to the department and resort and provides on-thejob training on job responsibilities.

• Prioritizes and assigns work • Provides feedback to the employee and department manager on the employee’s performance of job responsibilities • Supervises Room Attendants in the cleaning of guest rooms • Verifies that all rooms have been cleaned by reviewing the list of rooms cleaned by each room attendant daily • Supervises the completion of short notice requests for rooms • Prepares requests for replacement of furniture, fixtures, etc. and follows up to ensure completion of request • Inspects all check-out/stay over rooms for adherence to Regent’s standards • Monitors quality of rooms by conducting and documenting inspections of cleaned rooms • Prioritizes special cleaning requests (i.e. VIP rooms, check-in, etc.)

• Ensures that linen closets are maintained as appropriate • Verifies that carts are stored properly and closets are locked Key Skills and Requirements: • Ability to work and supervise in a busy environment • Must be a team player • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written • Must demonstrate a commitment to high levels of customer service • Must be honest, reliable and have a professional approach to work • Must have a positive can-do attitude Salary starting at $21,592.00 per annum not including service charge Houseman* Duties and Requirements: • Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

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

• Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors and assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge HVAC/Maintenance Technician* • Understand basic refrigeration cycle to include: identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understand refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging.

• Understand basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Read basic wiring diagrams.

• Use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values.

Troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.

• Understand the process of treating air so as to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, and distribution. Read and understand mechanical drawings.

• Understand basic heating cycle to include: identify components in heating system, understand how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices Starting wage $7.75 per hour not including service charge.

Labourer* Role and Responsibilities: • General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

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

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Procurement & Logistics Administrator* Must have construction and/or engineering work experience (preferably within the Caribbean), including project administration, procurement and management of logistics.

Areas of Responsibilities: • Preparing regular inventory and cost reports.

• Plan, direct, and manage the central procurement activities of the company.

• Evaluate overall revisions, price and past performance of each purchase order and approve price increases.

• Research and evaluate commodity areas and make recommendations for standardization.

• Supervise and participate in the preparation of written financial and administrative reports.

• Establish priorities, assign workloads and review the more difficult and complex assignments.

• Interpret contract provisions and review purchase orders terms and conditions for accuracy and changes prior to bid and renewal.

• Provide liaison between vendors, contractors, and Company department • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide targeted service levels.

Key Skills and Requirements: • Working during inclement weather • Must be able to stand and work outdoors for an extended period of time • Weekend and flexible shifts are a must • Must have excellent written and oral communication • Must be proficient with computers, including Excel and Word Salary for this position ranges from $3,000.00 to $4,200.00 and is based on previous experience and qualifications.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Tiersa Hall, Director of Human Resources at careers@theshoreclubtc. com no later than end of day Monday, January 27th 2018. Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

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Pool and Beach Supervisor * • Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required • Must be able to work long hours on feet • Must be able to lift 30lbs or more • Must know how to swim • Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. • Life guard experience is a plus • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts • Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high-level service for all pool and beach services • Must have 5 years’ experience in luxury resort in similar capacity • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting wage $8.00 per hour not including service charge and tips.

Room Attendant * Roles and Responsibilities: • Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

• Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors • Assist housekeepers as required Key skills and Requirements: • Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge Security Supervisor Area of Responsibilities: • Supervises and participates in maintaining constant surveillance of the entire resort to detect potential sources of security problems, safety hazards and fire hazards • Ensures resort is patrolled on a regular basis • Ensures all resort entrances are locked and unlocked per resort policy • Maintains resort key management procedures and ensures that all keys are accounted for • Ensures all Food and Beverage outlets are closed and secured each night • Ensures all meeting and exhibit rooms are secured • Completes daily security log, including pertinent information from the shift • Handles complaints, investigates and thoroughly reports on guest or employee injuries, worker’s compensation claims, thefts, assaults, lost property, car accidents, loud parties, vandalism and other guest complaints in accordance with the resort’s policy and procedure • Informs management immediately • Maintains responsibility for handling any emergency that would require partial or complete evacuation of the resort such as fires, armed robberies, severe injuries, power failures or bomb threats in accordance with resort policy and procedures • Responds to emergencies; coordinates the partial or complete evacuation of the resort such as fire, armed robbery, severe injuries, power failure or bomb threats in accordance with the resort’s policy and procedures • Ensures monitoring and control of employee entrance • Controls access to hotel and resort areas per the resort’s policy and procedures • Conducts package checks • Provides employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively • Orients employees to the department and resort and provides on-the-job training on job responsibilities • Prioritizes and assigns work • Provides feedback to the employee and department manager on the employee’s performance of job responsibilities Key Skills and Requirements: • Knowledge of and certified for CPR/First Aid and AED. • Good written and oral communication skills • Organization-ability to prioritize needs and effectively handle incidents and emergency situations • Detail orientation-ability to notice small items and conditions that impact the facility, operation and service • Creates the Shore Club Experience through performance that demonstrates the Shore Club standards • Demonstrate understanding of the technical service skills for assigned areas • the ability to relate to, communicate with, and motivate employees to sustain high performance and quality levels.

• Demonstrate ability to proactively prioritize needs, put first things first, and effectively manage resources and time.

Salary starting at $22,800.00 per annum not including service charge Senior Project Manager * Key Skills and Requirements: • Degree Qualified in either Civil Engineering or Building Construction.

• Member of an internationally recognized construction Professional Institution.

• Must have min 15 years construction experience including 5 years at Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager Level on multimillion-dollar projects.

• Management experience on high quality hotel and condominium resort projects in the Caribbean (successful track record of completing projects from start (foundations) to finish (close out).

• Must have excellent written and personnel communication skills together with strong reporting, commercial skills and abilities.

• Ability to properly manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Clear verbal and written communication skills to demonstrate and convey a thorough understanding of the entire development process; • Financial acumen to provide concise status and cost reports; • Must be able to perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed • Must be able to project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project • Must be able to identify the elements of the project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims • Must be able to maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards • Develop team approach with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, etc.

• Define and establish team member responsibilities, communication, and administrative procedures for the team during preconstruction phase Areas of Responsibilities: • Oversee the construction project from start to finish • Assist in preparation of Project Specific Safety Pre-Planning

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• Assist in preparation of Project Specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan with Commercial Asset Coordinator • Responsible for the management of: • All site operations and contractor coordination • Established QA/QC systems.

• Established Site Health and Safety policy.

• Close out procedures including testing, commissioning, final inspections and hand over.

• Required to chair and record weekly contractor meetings.

• Involved in the review and approval of contractor method statements, submittals, RFI’s and shop drawings.

• Required to regularly monitor and report on construction progress against the approved schedule.

• Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.

• Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises.

• Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.

• Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which include the architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors and laborers.

• Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams.

• Periodic inspection of construction sites.

• Ensure project documents are complete.

Starting salary $8,500.00 based on experience and qualifications.

Spa Therapist Key Skills and Requirements: • Diploma in massage therapy or equivalent.

• Prior experience in a 5-star luxury environment.

• Extensive knowledge of Eastern style massage, wraps, facials and other treatments.

• Proficiency in English.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts • Providing spa treatments to resort guests and day spa guests.

• Maximize the revenue of the department through massage and retail product sales.

• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of support functions Starting salary $6.50 per hour not including service charge, commission and tips Steward* Areas of Responsibility: • Ensure the proper use of chemicals to clean designated items.

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

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

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

• Ensure the proper breakdown of stations.

• Replenish soap and paper towels as needed.

• Sweep and mop floors.

• Assist with inventory as required.

• In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager.

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

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

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Able to communicate in English both written and spoken.

• Must have knowledge in HACCP standards and sanitation.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Able to carry/ lift up to 30kgs.

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

• Must be organized and detailed oriented.

• Good knowledge of industrial dishwasher machine procedures.

• Previous experience in a janitorial or cleaning position.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Food Safety Regulations.

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

Villa manager* The Villa Manager has overall responsibility for every aspect of the Villa operation and for the performance of each individual member of the villa. The main emphasis in this role is on customer service, the key objective being to deliver a world-class hospitality service and to create unique and memorable holiday experiences for every client. From our Villa Managers, we expect a ‘can do attitude’. You will be expected to fulfil the following responsibilities: Areas of Responsibilities: • customer service delivery + guest satisfaction (inc. catering, transport, games/ entertainment, child care, technology/communications) proactive communication with guests to ensure all queries are answered and any special requests are met at the earliest opportunity • extensive experience in housekeeping (laundry, cleanliness and presentation throughout the villa) • general villa maintenance -coordinating with engineering • completion of all financial + non-financial paperwork • communication with Guest Relations and housekeeping pre-arrival + post departure • Ability to train coach and counsel staff • Ability to determine appropriate staffing levels based on anticipated business, and create staffing schedules which optimize the balance between desired profitability, and guest demands • Thorough understanding of the elements and components of luxury services, set-ups and supplies • Must have financial knowledge and ability to Analyze P & L statements, develop operating budgets, forecasting and capital expenditure planning • Must have advanced knowledge of standard software applications Key Skills and Requirements: • positive and flexible attitude • highly professional with a 5-star service mentality • very proactive and great attention to detail • Must have minimum 10 years’ experience in similar compacity in luxury hotel/resort • Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience • Must have knowledge of laundry operations Starting Salary $40,000 per annum not including service charge and is based on pervious experience and qualifications.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Tiersa Hall, Director of Human Resources at careers@theshoreclubtc. com no later than end of day Monday, January 27th 2018. Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

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Finance Analyst Job requirement and responsibilities:

Graceway IGA Supermarkets invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed positions currently held by work permit holders: IT Analyst JOB REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES: •Must have at least a bachelors or higher degree in Computer or Information Systems •A minimum four years on the job experience as an information technology programmer/analyst (SQL language preferable) is required •Experience in data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, and computer programming is a must •Ability to conduct training and informational sessions •Supporting all hardware related issues and reviewing all new hardware capabilities as required, such as cash registers, scales, and database and POS systems •Assist in resolving any software issues, review and upgrade of all new software packages •Maintaining good documentation relating to all IT related work plans and schedules such as backups and flowcharts •Overseeing the systems implementation and taking ownership of the systems work stream within the Process re-engineering project including any new systems for Graceway IGA Supermarket •Assisting with updating and improving the current Graceway IGA website •Providing reports generated from systems as requested by senior management – operational, financial or IT based Pay will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Financial Accounting Manager Job Requirements & Responsibilities: •ACA/ACMA/ACCA/CPA professionally qualified with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a financial analysis/financial reporting position •Responsible for managing all transactional accounting processes within the Financial Accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, weekly payroll, cashing-up and sales •Managing a team of five bookkeepers, ensuring that job responsibilities are being performed in a complete and timely manner as well as employee performance reviews being undertaken on a regular basis •Responsible for reviewing, correcting and posting all journal entries to the general ledger prepared by members of the Financial Accounting team •Detailed review and reconciliation of general ledger accounts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy of accounting records •Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger accounting and the function of financial accounting systems is essential.

•Implementing and improving accounting processes and procedures to improve team efficiency and drive profitability of the business.

•Weekly reporting of KPIs to senior management and stakeholders.

•Ad-hoc finance related projects as required.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

•Attention to detail and flexibility to manage multiple tasks.

•Knowledge of SAGE accounting software beneficial.

Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience Retail Store Manager This position is responsible for the management of the supermarket’s retail operations. Main duties and requirements include: •Over 8+ years experience in Supermarket Retail with a minimum of five years in a managerial position to include management of individual departments •Strong character reference from known individuals in the supermarket industry •Excellent people skills, including the ability to teach and train staff •Must have computer knowledge in areas such as Microsoft Excel and Inventory management programs.

•Proficient in the understanding of retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping •Skilled in ordering methods and practices for inventory control •Ability to utilize computer systems/information for improved operational results •Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and knowledge of Supermarket facility management •Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays Pay will commensurate with experience and qualifications.

•CMA/ACA/CPA qualified with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a financial analysis position •Operational and financial analysis of key business issues •Management and development of accounting system and processes, including chart of accounts, expansion of capability, and relationship management with external parties •Manage systems integration projects in relation to accounting system with operational systems •Extensive experience of preparation of Financial Statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash flow •Finance team development and training on accounting system and processes •Experience in financial analysis work in a retail/wholesale environment •Business process re-engineering experience in implementation of systems or process projects •Strong written and verbal communication skills •Attention to detail and flexibility to manage multiple tasks •Excellent communication skills are required Pay will commensurate with quantification and experience Supermarket Floor Manager This position is responsible for overall management of supermarket retail / floor operations. Job responsibilities and requirements include: •Bachelor’s degree in Food Services Management with a minimum of (2) years Retail Supermarket experience in Culinary Arts with extensive knowledge in meat selection and procurement •Monitor overall management of the Food Service Department to ensure that food items are prepared and presented in an acceptable manner •Monitor overall store quality, cleanliness, stock levels, merchandising, sales growth, profitability (e.g., by analyzing operating reports, payroll sales reports, shrink reports, etc.,) and taking appropriate action to improve performance •Wide-ranging knowledge in areas such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Inventory management programs •Must be proficient retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping •Manage department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, orders product and supplies so as to meet customer requirements along with the company’s gross profit goals •Skilled in ordering methods and practices for inventory control •Ability to utilize computer systems/ information for improved operational results •Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and knowledge of Supermarket facility management •Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays •Experience in ISS / Droste Operating Systems is an added plus Pay will commensurate with quantification and experience Retail Center Store Manager This position oversees shop floor department (s) performances and productivity to optimize store performance; for the successful operation and profitability of the Supermarket Center Store in accordance with company policy and procedures which adds to the general best interest of the store and customer service relations. Job responsibilities and requirements include: •Must have at least 7 to 6 years’ experience in Supermarket Retail with a minimum of five years in a managerial position to include management of individual departments •Implementing merchandising initiative to stimulate the growth of the business •Coordinate sales promotion activities and pricing of merchandise •Oversee floor moves, preparation of merchandise displays and presentations •Prepare daily of work assignments for the store workers and monitored status and quality of time •Must have wide-ranging knowledge in areas such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Inventory management programs •Must be proficient retail and wholesale accounting and good business practices related to documentation and record keeping •Manage department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, orders product and supplies so as to meet customer requirements along with the company’s gross profit goals •Skilled in ordering methods and practices for inventory control •Ability to utilize computer systems/ information for improved operational results •Strong current product knowledge of the retail industry and knowledge of Supermarket facility management •Will be required to work nights, long hours, weekends, and holidays •Experience in ISS / Droste Operating Systems is an added plus Pay will commensurate with quantification and experience

Deadline for submission of applicants is January 31st, 2019 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@gracewayiga.com

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We hire smiles!!!

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

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

The Projects Department requires: ü

The Administration Department requires:

Projects Manager

Reports to:

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Managing Director and Projects Director SRI

Executive Assistant Manager(s)

Reports to:

Managing Director

In association with the Managing Director and Projects Director SRI, the Projects Manager implements projects, at both administrative and/or instructional level. Ensures the coordination of various events and is instrumental in the planning, ordering, instillation, and follow-on process. Participates in the coordinating the personnel required to complete the project.

The Executive Assistant Manager is responsible for the daily operation of a village and/ or departments, to improve and maintain a high quality of service. He/she is expected to give direction to all management and staff within the portfolio assigned and to ensure that this direction being in line with that of the company.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum ten (10) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing a 500 rooms or more hotel; • Experience managing and overseeing conference facilities of 15, 000 sq. ft. or more; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1500 employees;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum eight (8) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing in a 400 room or more hotel; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1000 employees;

The Project Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Executive Assistant Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder and more than one is required.

The salary for the position indicated above is dependent on skills and experience and is negotiable.

The salary for the position indicated above is dependent on skills and experience and is negotiable.

The Entertainment Department requires:

The Entertainment Department requires:

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Director of Entertainment (Manager)

Reports to:

Group Creative Manager

ü

Managing Director

Reports to:

Director of Entertainment

The presence of the Director of Entertainment is essential in planning various types of resort entertainment and activities. Ensuring that all social and cultural events are well coordinated, the Director of Entertainment also acts as the main source of information for the guests on the resort, ensuring they are having an enjoyable experience.

The presence of the Director of Entertainment is essential in planning various types of resort entertainment and activities. Ensuring that all social and cultural events are well coordinated, the Director of Entertainment also acts as the main source of information for the guests on the resort, ensuring they are having an enjoyable experience.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field or hold certification as an Entertainment Specialist; • Knowledge and training the following field stage manager, production manager and stage hand positions; • Must have minimum 2 -3 years working experience in child care environment; • Must have 3 – 5 years senior management experience.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field or hold certification as an Entertainment Specialist; • Knowledge and training the following field stage manager, production manager and stage hand positions; • Must have minimum 2 -3 years working experience in child care environment; • Must have 3 – 5 years senior management experience.

The position of Director of Entertainment is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

The position is temporary as the individual will be trained and will take on a role at a sister property in the Eastern Caribbean.

The salary for the position indicated above is dependent on skills and experience and is negotiable.

The Food and Beverage Department requires: ü ü

Food and Beverage Manager Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Reports to:

Photoshop Department requires: ü

Director of Food and Beverage

Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describes, assigns and delegates responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments, e.g., restaurants, banquets, etc. Develops, implements and monitor schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result.

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria: • College or University Degree (Hospitality Management,) and or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to manage Food & Beverage operation, obtained through hotel school, university and / or equivalent experience and apprenticeship training • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manager in Food and Beverage The Food and Beverage and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with On Island Status (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.

The salary for the position indicated above is dependent on skills and experience and is negotiable. ü

Restaurant Manager

Reports to:

The salary for this position is negotiable and dependent on experience.

Director of Food and Beverage

Reports to:

Requirements include but are not limited to: • Experience managing multiple photo retail outlets • Experience meeting sales targets • Ability to cross and up sell • Three (3) years relevant experience The Photoshop Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for this position ranges between $30,000.00 and $55,000.00 The Training Department requires: ü

Assistant Training Manager

Reports to:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Food and Beverage and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the Restaurant operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum three experience as Restaurant Manager in an international first-class hotel/resort.

• Experience managing a restaurant with over 300 persons seating area

• • •

The salary for this position ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00

General Manager

The Photoshop manager oversees the daily operations of the Photoshop, ensuring that all members of the team are adequately trained to deliver the superior product that exceeds the guests’ expectations and maximizes the entities revenue potential.

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The Restaurant Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Photoshop Manager

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Training Manager

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or Training and Development or any other related discipline Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher) Preferred - minimum two years’ work experience in a leadership position (Human Resources / Training, Food & Beverage or Rooms Division) Experience in Adult learning theories and instructional methodologies An eye for detail, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work flexible hours (including weekends)

The Assistant Training Manager positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with On Island Status (more than one is required).

The salary for this position ranges between $ 25,000.00 and $35,000.00

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

and

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

and should reach not later than February 1st 2019

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Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide medical care to patients requiring acute and life-saving care.

Vacant Position Position: Registered Nurse Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients by working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Assumes primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in accordance with established standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities: Administer medications, checking dosages and patient histories for possible interaction. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition. Provide direction, advice and emotional aid to patient’s families and educate patients and public on various medical conditions Requirements and Experiences: •Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, holding a certificate in nursing, with current registration from country of training/origin •Evidence of ongoing relevent post graduate education and training •Current BLS certification Desired •Holder of Nursing Degree •Current ACLS certification Minimum two years recent clinical nursing experience Salary: $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 Vacant Position Position: General Surgeon Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide general surgical care to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Responsibilities: Attend to surgical in-patients. Attend to surgical out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Provide surgical emergency coverage on an on-call basis.

Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise the delivery of nursing care to the surgical patients Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in General Surgery. At least five years in recognized General surgical posts.

Desirable Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 Vacant Position Position: Registrar Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide obstetric and gynaecolocigal care to patients.

Responsibilities: Attend to obstetric and gynaecoloy in-patients. Attend to obstetrics and gynaecology out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Antenatal care for mothers. To see all pregnant mothers for antenatal visits and to assist in identifying high risk patients. Provide obstetrics and gynaecology emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective and emergent basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/ worldwide standards. Advise and supervise the delivery of nursing/midwifery care to obstetrics and gynaecology patients.

Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in OBGYN Desirable Completed a minimum of two years at the Senior Registrar level Salary: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Monday Wednesday 16th November 2018 Vacant Position Position: ED Physician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI

Responsibilities: To examine, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of health issues. To provide holistic advice, relevant to the social and cultural background of patients. To make appropriate and timely referral to secondary/ specialist care where required. Makes referrals where appropriate to other healthcare professionals. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional / worldwide standards. Provides clinical guidance, direction and co-ordination of activities for supportive care, including follow up care within scope of practice.

Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise where necessary the delivery of nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department. .

Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and, where necessary, Royal College / Boards / other certification in a specialty field of medicine. Current ACLS certification. At least five years as a medical practitioner at independent level within Emergency Medicine Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 Vacant Position Position: Internist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide medical care to patients requiring acute and life-saving care.

Responsibilities: To examine, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of health issues. To provide holistic advice, relevant to the social and cultural background of patients. To make appropriate and timely referral to secondary/specialist care where required. Makes referrals where appropriate to other healthcare professionals.

Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional /worldwide standards. Provides clinical guidance, direction and co-ordination of activities for supportive care, including follow up care within scope of practice. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise where necessary the delivery of nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department. .

Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and, where necessary, Royal College / Boards / other certification in a specialty field of medicine. Current ACLS certification. At least five years as a medical practitioner at independent level within Emergency Medicine Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 per annum Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 Vacant Position Position: Anaesthetist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: To provide anaesthetic services to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre on a shared and rotational basis between the 3 anaesthetic posts. Two posts are based at CHMC and 1 post is based at CTMC. Responsibilities: Provide aneasthetic services (general /regional and local) to general surgical patients. Provide anaesthetic services (general/regional) to obsetric patients. Provide anaesthetic services to assist in the management of high dependancy unit patients. Provide anaesthetic services as required for digital imaging patients.

Provide anaesthetic services on a planned basis for visiting specialists. Provide anaesthetic emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Facilitate, where necessary, visiting consultants. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise on the delivery of nursing care to the anaesthetic department patients. Partake with colleagues in the creation, review and maintenance of policies and proceedures for the anaesthetic department and HDU. Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Aneasthetics. At least five years in recognized consultant Anaesthetic posts. Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $85,000 to $90,000 per annum.

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 16th November 2018 Vacant Position Position: Paediatrician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: To provide general medical care to paediatric patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre on a shared and rotational basis between the 3 Pediatric posts- 2 of which are based at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and 1 at Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Responsibilities: Attend to Paediatric in-patients. Attend to Paediatric outpatients via the Out Patient clinic. Attend to special care baby unit patients.

Stabilization of premature or sick neonates prior to transfer to level 3 NICU. Attend

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deliveries where indicated according to policies and proceedures. Provide Paediatric emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Baby discharge checks. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Medicals for Looked After Children. Facilitate, where necessary, visiting consultants. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise on the delivery of nursing care to the Paediatric patients.

Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Paediatrics. At least five years in recognized Paediatric posts. Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $83,000 to $90,000 per annum.

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Vacant Position Position: Medical Technologist / Senior Medical Technologist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Medical Technologist Job Responsibilities: Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses.

•Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.

•Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.

•Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.

•Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

•Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

•Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

•Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.

•Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.

•Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

•Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.

•Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

•Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols; following identification procedures.

•Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.

•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills and Qualifications: Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information, Chemistry Techniques, Equipment Maintenance, Lab Environment, Clinical Lab Testing, Use of Medical Technologies, Organization, Attention to Detail, Informing Others Education: Minimum 5 years of Medical Technology experience, 3 years or in a Supervisory position Desired: bachelor’s degree in medical technology or bachelor’s degree in a life science.

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Salary: $25,000 to $30,000 per annum.

VACANT POSITIONS Position: Medical Device Reprocessing Manager Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI 1. JOB SUMMARY: To Manage and oversee all sterilization processes completed in Cheshire Hall and Cockburn Town Medical Centers; to train and educate Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) staff on sterilization processes and serve as a resource to MDR customers Education

Experience

Required: •High school education or equivalent/combination of work experience •Fluent in spoken and written English •Medical Device reprocessing certification from a recognized institution Desired •Health care leadership certification

•Minimum 5 years of MDR experience, with 3 years in a Supervisory position Essential •Knowledge of all sterilization products and equipment •Knowledge of all decontamination practices, cleaning, preparation, sterilization, infection control and standard precautions for such events •Knowledge of all MDR quality assurance monitoring •Knowledge of international recommended standards and practices •Understanding of occupational health and safety •Computer literate •Detail orientated •Able to work autonomously •Ability to work standing for long periods of time. must be able to bend, twist, pull, push and lift up to 50lbs without assistance •Ability to train and educate MDR technicians in all MDR practices •Report writing and maintenance of relevant records.

•Maintains own certification •Reliable with excellent work ethic

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Salary: $25,000 to $30,000 per annum.

Vacant Position Position: Nurse Manager Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI 1. JOB SUMMARY: Accountable for ensuring excellence in the provision of patient centered care within the assigned department. The Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the operations, management, utilization, risk management and quality improvement within assigned portfolio. Applies management theory and concepts to leading, staffing, monitoring, evaluating and data gathering including the development of relevant outcome measures pertinent to the assigned department. Accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial and human resources, for guiding and coordinating activities of the area(s) in accordance with professional standards and supporting the goals and strategic direction of Interhealth Canada, TCI RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Manpower 1.1. Structure / Management Provides leadership for clinical practice by seeking out and identifying best practices in patient care ensuring the appropriate structures, system processes and culture are in place to facilitate ongoing development of a best practice model of care 90 day Probationary Period Responsible for the development, monitoring, reviewing and assessing of nursing competencies, skills and scope of practice, documentation, in line with the 90 day probationary period and the annual performance reviews 1.2.Discipline issues Is able to problem solve, deal with complaints appropriately, lead investigations, provide reports and follow disciplinary procedures when required.

2. Policies & Procedures 2.1. Creation of Documents Participates in, and leads where appropriate, the development, review and monitoring of nursing and departmental procedures, policies, and protocols and ensures compliance with same 2.2.Review & Maintenance of Policy & Procedures Facilitates and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit specific goals and objectives, standards and policies, ensuring consistency with the established standards and objectives of the services within Interhealth Canada 2.3. Adherence to Policy & Procedures Ensures that all staff under his or her supervision comply with hospital policies and procedures 4. Quality and Best Practice Evaluates effectiveness of care provided and seeks mechanisms to ensure that standards are met consistently.

Responds to patient care issues and public concerns in a supportive and goal oriented manner, facilitating communication to affect positive outcomes Evaluates effectiveness of care provided and seeks mechanisms to ensure that standards are met consistently.

Participates in the development and implementation of the local quality improvement and risk management initiatives for acute care services in accordance with Accreditation Canada standards and processes.

Analyzes current trends and clinical data in assigned area of responsibility related to the provision of accessible, comprehensive, efficient and effective service/care Maintains a positive and productive work environment respecting the value of an Interdisciplinary team approach to the provision of health services.

Promotes the creation of a quality work environment.

Ensures a quality practice environment is established where staff can develop to their full potential Develops measures to evaluate patient care, patient care services, educational program results and employee performance

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3.2.The post holder will liaise with the CEO on any additional or reduced requirements in education staffing deemed necessary for changes in operational volumes or new service developments within the hospital.

Performs other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability 6. Continuing Education Identifies the educational needs of staff in the provision of direct patient care.

Ensures the appropriate mechanisms are in place to support staff in the provision of quality patient care.

Communicates with educational personnel regarding identified needs and collaboratively plans the opportunities for professional development Acts as a change agent within the service fostering an environment of innovation and critical thinking.

7. Advisory Identifies potential leaders and provides support and assistance to those individuals to address career goals. Advises Chief of Clinical Services and relevant colleagues on nursing/midwifery issues and practice 6. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB Education Required •Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with current registration from country of origin/training •Nursing Degree •Post graduate qualification or evidence of on-going relevant post graduate education and training •Current BLS certification •Health services management qualification or willing to work towards Desired •Masters Degree in Nursing •BudgeACLS certified Experience •At least 7 years post graduate experience, with three at manager or supervisor level •Budget management •Leading and/or participating in Quality Improvement Initiatives •Implementing, monitoring and evaluating evidence based practice in nursing/midwifery care •Planning, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing services and education programmers Communication Skills •Acts as a strong staff and patient advocate •Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families , the public, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer communication •Excellent oral, written and computer skills, fluent in English.

•Excellent customer services skills Demonstrated Skills/Abilities Essential •Well developed leadership skills with the ability to bring about change in a proactive manner •Demonstrated commitment to professional practice standards, evidence based practice and client/ community needs •Excellent report writing skills •Demonstrated computer skills •Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, negotiation, influencing, leadership and conflict resolution skills in service management •Project management skills •Budget management and resource planning •Excellent critical thinking and decision making skills •Reliable with excellent work ethic Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Salary: $36,000 to $40,000 per annum.

Vacant Position Position: Education Manager Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI 1. JOB SUMMARY: To manage the planning and delivery of in-house education services and provide oversight of external education programs for conferences, seminars, etc.

2. DIMENSIONS: Responsibility for Human Resources Responsibility for Capital Resources

Clinical Educator Together with the CEO and others, as applicable, requests, evaluates and validates when necessary available finances for capital equipment to serve the Centers.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES: The post holder will do or cause to be done the activities below. These activities are not exhaustive and other duties which are within the realms of his/ her qualifications, experience and ability may be required.

3.Manpower 3.1.Structure / Management

3.3. 90 Day Probationary Period: Assesses each new education department employee at both 30 and 60 days to determine their suitability for retention and, where required, ensures that staff who do not meet our requirements are terminated within the probationary period. Makes recommendations to the CEO when the probationary period should be extended for a period of a further 90 days for those staff members who are borderline but improving.

4.Committees 4.1.Chairing of Committees The post holder will ensure that any committee s/he chairs meets the requisite number of times in each operational year and, when s/he is not available, ensures that a deputy is available to chair.

Ensures that minutes are kept and distributed appropriately. Where required, ensures these minutes / reports are passed up to the Senior Management Team Meeting (SMT) and the Clinical Governance Committee (CGC) 5.Quality and Best Practice The post holder ensures that there are systems in place to ensure quality and best practice in education.

The post holder also ensures that the education team conforms to any and all educational quality initiatives which may be required within the hospital.

6.Continuing Education The post holder will ensure that his / her staff attends any educational events within the hospital which are appropriate and will enhance the employee’s knowledge of and performance within the system.

4. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: Responsible for decision making in all managed areas that are intended to improve / enhance efficiency and effectiveness subject to all hospital regulations and HR rules being followed.

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Executive Team; Senior Nurse & Departmental Managers; HR External:

As required, with Ministry of Health, Pan American Health \ Organization PAHO.

6. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB Education Required •Holder of an appropriate healthcare degree or professional qualification.

•A post graduate teaching qualification Desired •A relevant certificate in management Experience •Proven prior experience in a senior healthcare education position.

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Salary: $40,000 to $52,000 per annum.

Vacant Position Position: Physiotherapist Location: Cheshire Hall & Cockburn Town Medical Centers 1. JOB SUMMARY: Provides a high standard of clinical physiotherapy services to patients. Provide specialist advice, teaching and instruction to patients, families, careers and clinical colleagues.

2. DIMENSIONS: Responsibility for Human Resources Responsibility for Capital Resources

None Effective and efficient use of departmental resources.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES: Quality and Best Practice Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and within a client and family centered care model.

Provides physiotherapy assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning for patients in accordance with physicians’ specified orders and automatic referrals; at the therapists’ discretion; follows established departmental routines where applicable.

Obtains patient history from chart, interviews and observation, as well as information provided at patient conferences and team meetings.

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, make recommendation for treatment, to ensure quality patient care.

Advises and communicates effectively with nursing and medical staff and other healthcare professionals as required Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Maintains patient records, clinical outcome measures and statistical data in accordance with department, TCI hospitals and professional standards

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Qualifications Training Required

•Biomedical Engineering Degree or Engineering Science equivalent, or Diploma program/Associate Degree/ HNC and specialist service training •Computer related certification preferred •Membership of professional association preferred

Experience Performs other professional duties as may be assigned within scope and ability Financial Practice Practices within departmental financial budget and ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within the sphere of responsibility, including the monitoring and management of equipment and supplies.

Continuing Education Attends in services and participates in continuing professional development opportunities.

Participates in the delivery of educational programs Advisory Promotes awareness of good body mechanics to clinical staff, patients and families by methods such as modeling, making presentations and acting as a resource by providing information and answering questions related to physiotherapy.

Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other health care providers Provides information and communicates with line manager.

•Experience in repair/maintenance of specialist and/or complex equipment and PPM service. IT Experience including technical interfacing of computer equipment and office software. Technical and intuitive knowledge of medical equipment.

Demonstrated Skills/Abilities •Excellent understanding of mechanical and/or electronic engineering principles. Considerable knowledge of the safety precautions applicable to the operation and maintenance of clinical equipment. Excellent organizational and time management skills and able to work to deadlines •Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of hospital personnel/ users and external agencies. Self correspondence and business writing skills Personal Attributes •Good customer service skills. Flexible to needs of service Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Salary: $28,000 to $32,000 per annum.

5. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB Education Required: •Successful completion of Physical Therapy Diploma Program at an established institution. Holder of professional active practicing certificate of registration from country of training/ origin. Competent computer skills. Evidence of on-going professional development.

Desired : •Recognized Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation Medicine •Post-graduate training or specialization certification

1. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a pharmacist, the pharmacy technician performs pharmacy related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures in a manner that provides optimal pharmaceutical care

Experience

2. DIMENSIONS:

•At least 3 years post graduate physiotherapy experience •Delivery of physiotherapy interventions for diverse groups •Delivering physiotherapy services in hospital setting •Caseload management

Communication Skills •Demonstrates excellent oral, written and computer skills, fluent in English •Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, public and members of the interdisciplinary team Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Salary: $25,000 to $27,000 per annum.

Vacant Position Position: Biomedical Engineer Location: Cheshire Hall & Cockburn Town Medical Centers 1. JOB SUMMARY: Performs preventative maintenance, electrical safety and performance verification, bench and field service on most medical equipment at TCI Hospitals. Liaises with vendors.

2.RESPONSIBILITIES: Routinely surveys or supervises surveys of areas of responsibility to evaluate instrument reliability, status and abnormal conditions of use in order to assure optimum daily performance. Provides an immediate response to all technical issues and enquiries, ensuring that these are investigated within rigorously set timescales. Assists user departments in identifying and selecting proper accessories, reagents, etc, for instrumentation. Generates technical information supporting company services, including monthly reports, safety alerts and bulletins from vendors/suppliers and industry legislation. Works with vendors, sales and manufacturing personnel to ensure the orderly, safe and satisfactory installation of new equipment. Takes a pro-active role in the identification, validation and implementation of corrective action to prevent any re-occurrence of problems identified during failure investigations. This includes maintaining accurate records of all investigative work and results. Executes a systematic preventive maintenance program for clinical equipment and maintains preventive maintenance records and prepares reports as required. Investigates safety-related incidents. Answers telephone/pager in a timely and professional manner. Ppractices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and within a client and family centered care model. Maintains a current computerized inventory of equipment, work schedules and service agreements. Instructs user personnel on technical aspects and proper use of instrumentation. Performs periodic safety testing, calibration and planned maintenance on a scheduled basis. Identifies requirements and writes orders to ensure adequate repair inventory basis. Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Attends in-services and participates in continuing professional development opportunities.

Performs other professional duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.

3. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, autonomous within role responsibilities.

High level of independence in day-to-day function.

4. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Medical and clinical staff, vendors, suppliers 5. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB Education

Vacant Position Position: Pharmacy Technician Location: Cheshire Hall & Cockburn Town Medical Centers

Responsibility for Human Resources Responsibility for Capital Resources

None Effective and efficient use of department resources

3.RESPONSIBILITIES: 7.TECHNICAL/CLINICAL UNDER PHARMACIST’S DIRECTION 7.1. Dispenses and assembles inpatient and approved outpatient prescriptions including production of labels and issuance.

7.2. Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing, including prepackaging bulk medication and compounding other topical and oral medications as necessary.

7.3. Compounding IV admixtures 7.4. Participate In the stock “top up” system and checks stock rotation and storage , conditions on the units and document as necessary 7.5. Ensures accurate data of issues and returns is maintained in the computerized pharmacy system 7.6. Pick up unused medications from the nursing units and return to pharmacy 7.7. Participate in department’s stock taking activities 7.8. Ensures the safe disposal of pharmaceutical waste (expired drugs) 7.9. Answers general enquiries from clinical staff and public, within own competency 7.10. Receive drugs and supplies and store appropriately 7.11. Participate in performing drug storage inspection and ,maintain workload records as required 7.12. Assist with orienting new staff members 7.13. Collaborate with colleagues as required for effective job performance and skill training 7.14. Performs other duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB Education Required : pharmacy technician’s certification from a recognized training program, Current registration with the TCI health practitioners board, Minimum 3 years working experience in a hospital pharmacy, High school graduate Desired Certified in compounding and IV admixture techniques, Medical terminology course

Experience •Use of laminar flow and bio hazard cabinet. Previous hospital pharmacy work experience; Previous daily use of the computer Communication Skills •Good written and oral communication skills •Ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals Demonstrated Skills/Abilities Essential •Knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures •Accurate keyboard skills •Attention to detail (methodical and accurate) Personal Attributes Essential •Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions •Motivated and able to work independently and as a team player •Flexible to needs of service •Confidential and reliable Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Thursday 31st January 2019 Salary: $20,000 to $26,000 per annum.

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SPORTS

Attorney files lawsuit for NFL to take action against no-call

NEW ORLEANS - New Orelans attorney Frank D’Amico Jr. filed a lawsuit with the Civil District Court of Orleans Parish to ask courts to take action over the outcome of the Saints’ loss in the NFC Championship game.

D’Amico cites language in the rule book that could, under the right circumstances, allow the commissioner to take extreme action in the face of an unfair result.

The Saints lost to the Los Angles Rams in overtime 26-23 in the NFC Championship game. The Saints seemed to have the game in

hand during the end of regulation until a Rams defender apparently committed a pass interference and helmet-to-helmet hit near the goal line.

If the penalty would have been called, the Saints would have likely won the game.

NFL Rule 17, Section 2, Aricle 1 says “The commissioner has the sole authority to investigate and take appropriate disciplinary and/or corrective measures if any club actions, non-participant interference, or calamity occurs in an NFL game

which the commissioner deems so extraordinary unfair or outside the accepted tactics encountered in professional football that such action has a major effect on the result of the game.”

D’Amico said the commissioner has the power to turn back time to the spot of the penalty that wasn’t called, put time on the clock, and let the game proceed.

The attorney said he has been approached by Saints fans to initiate the litigation.

Houston Rockets trade Carmelo Anthony to Bulls

Bolt the ‘business man’ worried about Jamaica’s future

Sprint great Usain Bolt said on Monday the current generation of Jamaican athletes had it too easy and that they were not working hard enough to get to the highest level.

The eight-time Olympic champion’s last competitive meet was the 2017 world championships in London, where Jamaica managed just one gold and three bronze medals, including Bolt’s third place in the 100 meters.

“I think a lot of these athletes, I think it’s much easier now for them,” Bolt told reporters on Monday. “When we were coming up it was a struggle.”

Bolt, who still holds the 100m and 200m world records, said Jamaica had a deep talent pool but with athletes being handed lucrative contracts as soon as they left high school there was a doubt about motivation.

“They are happy with whatever, so for me, hopefully these athletes can motivate themselves because we are not lacking of talent, we have a lot of that and I’ve seen it a lot throughout the years,” he added.

“But when they get to the senior level now, they are not motivated and they don’t work

Carmelo Anthony Usain Bolt hard enough to get to the level of a Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake or Shelly Fraser-Pryce or these guys, so it is all about the work and they need to motivate themselves.”

Bolt also signalled that his hopes of playing soccer professionally were at an end. The 32-year-old was unable to agree a contract with Australian side Central Coast Mariners late last year after a trial.

“I don’t want to say it wasn’t dealt with properly, but I think we went about it, not the way we should and you learn your lesson, you live and you learn,” he said.

“It was a good experience.

I really enjoyed just being in a team and it was must different from track and field and it was fun while it lasted.”

Bolt, who won Olympic sprint gold medals in Beijing, London and Rio, said his focus now was on his business endeavours.

“I’m just doing many different things ... the sports life is over, so I’m now moving into different businesses, I have a lot of things in the pipeline, so as I say, I’m just dabbling in everything and trying to be a business man now.”

CHICAGO - The Rockets and Bulls finalized a trade Tuesday that sends veteran forward Carmelo Anthony from Houston to Chicago.

The Bulls acquired the draft rights to Jon Diebler and cash considerations in exchange for the rights to Tadija Dragicevic. The Bulls have no plans to play Anthony and will look to either trade the 10-time All-Star before the Feb. 7 deadline or ultimately waive him and make him a free agent.

Anthony averaged 13.4 points in 10 games with the Rockets. He has not played since Nov. 8.

Anthony was traded by Oklahoma City to Atlanta in July, a move that preceded the Hawks releasing him to sign with the Rockets. The Bulls, technically, are Anthony’s fourth franchise in seven months.

Anthony was the No. 3 pick in the starstudded 2003 draft class that also included No. 1 LeBron James, No. 4 Chris Bosh and No. 5 Dwyane Wade. He has averaged 24.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in his career.

Stefanos Tsitsipas: It was tough to fall asleep after beating Roger Federer

Rising Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas admits he has surprised himself a bit with the quality of his performances at Melbourne Park and the way he has reproduced them in each round. The 20-year-old continued his Australian Open success this Tuesday when he beat No.

22 seed Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5 4-6 6-4 7-6 (2) to reach his first-ever Grand Slam semi-final. The 14th-seeded Greek previously beat Matteo Berrettini, Viktor Troicki, Nikoloz Basilashvili and Roger Federer. “A little bit, yeah.

You have a bigger picture of your opponent when he’s going to come out. You think he’s going to do some extraordinary things. But Roberto was playing great today. He showed some good tennis the entire week,” Tsitsipas said after beating Bautista Agut.

“But at the end it’s completely different of what I can picture it before going on the court, how you can

imagine how your opponent is going to play. “What I realised recently, your opponent feels the exact same thing you feel.

It’s a pretty balanced match.

The difference is who is going to press more and be more aggressive than the other. “But I did surprise a little bit myself with my performance, yeah.”

Tsitsipas grew up idolizing record 20time Grand Slam champion Federer.

When asked to take us through what happened after his win over Federer, Tsitsipas said: “It was really tough. (The) first night was tough to process. In the beginning (it) was tough to fall asleep, to be honest with you.

I had a pain in my toe which kept me awake. In general, I felt a bit of pain in my body and tension. Yeah, (the) first night was tough. Slept less than six hours. (I) was worried about my next match, if I’m going to be able to get some good sleep the day before.”

The Greek admitted to being next against No. worried how he would perform against 22 seed Rafael Nadal. Nadal Bautista Agut after the win over Federer leads the head-to-head 2-0 as he beat as he was eager to showcase another top the Greek last year in the Barcelona final class performance. “Yeah, I did want to and Toronto Masters final respectively.

“Nadal, I played him once, once on concentrate on my next match.

I knew that win against Federer clay, once hard court. I felt very close was important, played a huge role in of beating him in Toronto, though the my image, like who I am. But I knew score was 6-2, 7-6.

I remember coming back to the that the biggest challenge was today’s match, that I can prove myself once locker room and promising to myself I’m going to do much better against again,” Tsitsipas claimed. World No.

15 Tsitsipas has fulfilled his him next time. It felt like I understood goal of making a maiden Grand Slam a bit better what he was doing on the semi-final this year but his hunger for court after that match, and especially success doesn’t end there as he wants on (a) hard court,” Tsitsipas said ahead more now. “That’s the first step (making of the match. a Grand Slam semi-final).

“On clay, it was a different story. I felt like

That’s from where you start, I had no chance after losing in Barcelona then you move on. I’m happy that I 6-1, 6-2. I felt like he’s on completely reached my goal. But that’s like the another level on clay than on hard.” starting point to go deeper. That’s like Also read: Vasek Pospisil undergoes the minimum, I would call it,” Tsitsipas successful surgical microdisectomy acknowledged. Tsitsipas is set to clash

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Luke Walton says Lakers have to prepare like LeBron James may not be back for a while, even if they hope he returns soon

LeBron James has not played in the last 14 games for the Lakers. This much we know.

What is less clear is when James will return, but head coach Luke Walton said the Lakers can’t worry about that right now.

“We’re not going to play the next week expecting that LeBron is going to be back,” Walton told reporters after the Lakers’ shootaround on Monday morning. “We’re going to play and practice and get after it like we’re not going to have him for a while.

“Hopefully he gets back within a couple days, but that’s kind of our mindset when anyone gets hurt.”

But whether the Lakers focus on James’ absence or not, it’s clear that it’s hurting the team. The Lakers are 5-9 since James got injured in their Christmas Day victory over the Golden State Warriors, the sixth-worst record in the NBA over that timeframe.

The Lakers have also seen their offensive rating drop from 16th in league before James was hurt to 26th over the time since he went down, a difference

James will be healthy enough to play is of about 4.7 points per 100 possessions.

The team has also went from the 10thwhat’s totally opaque. He’s been cleared best defense in the league to playing to practice but hasn’t played any 5-on5 with contact yet, and the Lakers’ most the fifth-best defense in the NBA over recent press release only said that his the span since James went down, but their defense hasn’t been impenetrable return to practice would be followed by “progress towards a return to game play enough to stop the bleeding.

The Lakers will at least get some thereafter.”

Basically, no one knows when reinforcements in the form of Rajon exactly James is going to be back.

Rondo likely returning to the lineup on Thursday, but Rondo isn’t LeBron. No

Walton said that he wants James to be able to get “at least a full day of one is, and no one knows that better than James, who has now missed the practice” before he returns, something most consecutive games of his storied James hasn’t done yet but that Walton will attempt to get him if he’s ready for it. career and who Walton said is “dying to

“We’ll manipulate the practice get back on the basketball court” after schedule however we need to to get him the Lakers’ loss to the Golden State playing against some people,” Walton Warriors.

However, Walton also said that said at Monday’s shootaround, before James “knows that getting healthy is adding “I would imagine that when he’s feeling healthy enough to go, that he’ll the top priority.” In the first year of a contract that could extend until James is go.”

For now, that’s the closest thing 37 years old, James getting healthy also the Lakers have to any sort of prediction has to be the Lakers’ top priority.

To that end, Walton said that LeBron James on when James will be back, and so they James’ return will be completely based — and it sounds like James himself — have to prep to continue along without him. Even if they haven’t found a on his health, and not how the team is know that the team can’t rush this. playing without him. He and the Lakers

Because of that awareness, when successful way to do that yet.

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo fined over $20 million for tax fraud

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was fined €18.8 million ($21.6 million) for tax fraud on Tuesday, Reuters reports. Specifically, prosecutors said, he dodged taxes in Spain between 2010 and 2014, when he was playing for Real Madrid. By agreeing to settle the case, he will avoid a potential 23-month prison sentence.

“Under Spanish law, a first offender can serve anything less than a two-year sentence under probation and Ronaldo will not have to go to prison,” Reuters reports, adding: “His court appearance lasted about 15 minutes as [he] only needed to sign off on the previously settled agreement.”

The 33-year-old is also facing a rape allegation in the United States.

Kathryn Mayorga filed a lawsuit in Nevada in September 2018 saying she was sexually assaulted by Ronaldo in his Las Vegas hotel room in 2009. Ronaldo has denied the accusation.

The soccer star, who left Real

Madrid last year after nine seasons to join the Italian club Juventus, is one of the richest athletes in the world.

He was the third highest-paid athlete of 2018 and the second highest-paid soccer player, earning $108 million for the year as of early June, according to Forbes. Over $60 million of that came from his salary and winnings.

Another $47 million came from endorsements, including partnerships with Herbalife, EA Sports, watch companies and even cable providers.

His lifetime contract with Nike, which was made in 2016, is worth more than $1 billion.

Ronaldo’s former Real Madrid teammate, Xabi Alonso, also appeared in court on Tuesday over accusations of tax fraud, Reuters reports, and could face jail time.

Other star soccer players have been found guilty of evading taxes in the past few years, the BBC reports, including FC Barcelona captain Lionel

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal Messi. In 2016, a Barcelona court convicted Messi and his father of defrauding Spain of over €4 million between 2007 and 2009. Both avoided prison after paying hefty fines.

“The recent crackdown on

high-profile footballers follows the removal of a tax exemption in 2010,” the BBC reports. “Known as the ‘Beckham law,’ it had allowed footballers to curb their taxes.”

1 point away, Serena stunned by Pliskova at Australian Open

Four times, Serena Williams was only one point — a single point — from closing out a victory in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

On the first such chance, at 5-1, 40-30 in the third set, she turned her left ankle awkwardly. The owner of the best serve in the sport would lose every point she served the rest of the way.

And so it was that a startling reversal and result would follow Wednesday at Melbourne Park, with Williams dropping the last six games of a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 loss to No. 7-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic.

“I can’t say that I choked on those match points,” Williams said.

“She literally played her best tennis ever on those shots.”

The 37-year-old American didn’t call for a trainer during the match and later wouldn’t blame the ankle for the way everything changed down the stretch, saying afterward that it “seems to be fine.”

But instead of Williams moving closer to an eighth championship at the Australian Open and record-tying 24th Grand Slam title overall, it is Pliskova who will continue the pursuit of her first major trophy.

“I was almost in the locker

room,” Pliskova told the Rod Laver Arena crowd, “but now I’m standing here as the winner.”

Williams’ surprising departure scuttled what would have been a muchanticipated rematch against Osaka, who beat her in the chaotic U.S. Open final last September.

This defeat is the earliest in Australia for Williams since 2014, when she exited with a fourth-round loss to Ana Ivanovic. Since then? She won the tournament in 2015, lost in the final in 2016, and won again in 2017 while pregnant, before missing last year’s edition a few months after the birth of her daughter.

As for chasing Margaret Court’s all-time mark of 24 Slam trophies in singles, Williams said: “It hasn’t happened yet, but I feel like it’s going to happen.”

The match against Pliskova was played under a stifling sun, with the temperature around 80 degrees (25 degrees Celsius). Williams — coming off an intense three-set victory over No. 1 Simona Halep in the fourth round — often stepped into the patches of shade behind each baseline.

She did not start well, not well at all. Her mistakes were mounting and

deficit was growing.

In the first set alone, Williams made more than twice as many unforced errors as her opponent, 11-5, a pattern that would continue throughout. By the end, the margin was 37-15.

Looking increasingly frustrated, Williams would yell at herself after mistakes or gesture as if to say, “That’s NOT how I should be hitting the ball!”

Add it all up, and Pliskova led by a set and a break at 3-2 in the second.

Only then did Williams get going. From there, she immediately earned her first break point of the match and converted it to get to 3-all, beginning a run in which she claimed nine of 11 games.

“You don’t really feel,” Pliskova said, “like you’re going to win this match.”

Serving for the victory at 5-1, 4030, Williams was called for a foot fault — reminiscent of an infamous such ruling at the U.S. Open a decade ago. During the ensuing point Wednesday, Williams twisted her left ankle and dumped a forehand into the net.

She grabbed at her foot afterward, then double-faulted and would go on to cede that game.

Not a big deal, right? She still

Serena Williams had a sizable lead.

Except that three more match points would follow while Pliskova served, and she saved each one.

“There’s nothing I did wrong on those match points. I didn’t do anything wrong. I stayed aggressive,” Williams said. “She just literally hit the lines on some of them.”

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