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BEACHES DEMANDS ‘MILLIONS’ IN OVERPAID TAXES FROM TCIG

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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eaches Resort & Spa said the Turks and Caicos Islands Government owes the hotel “millions of dollars” in overpaid taxes, contrary to widespread reports which wrongly stated that the Gordon “Butch” Stewart will be closing because it owed back taxes.

The hotel made the shocking revelation in a clarification statement which followed national controversy when the hotel announced that it will be closed from September 3rd to October15th in 2019 and from September 7th to October 22, 2020, and then for an indefinite period from January 2021.

On Friday, January 25th, 2019, when Beaches broke the news about the pending closures, it stated that the shutdowns “are the result of several critical and long-standing issues which have impacted our operations over the past several years”.

Three days later, on Monday, January 28th, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson issued a press release saying Beaches had informed her about the pending closures in a hand deliver letter “some weeks ago”, but she did not state that Government had owed the hotel for overpaid taxes.

Saying that she will be fully transparent on this issue, the Premier

Gordon Butch Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International receiving the Turks and Caicos pin from Premier, Honourable Sharlene CartwrightRobinson at a luncheon hosted by Mr. Stewart at Beaches Turks and Caicos in October 2018.

said her ministry has been addressing a long outstanding issue with Beaches and her Government is “confident that with the facts in full view, we can bring an end to a critical outstanding matter that has seen its basis in an arrangement in place since the resort’s operation started in the 1990s and existed throughout every Government in the TCI since then”.

“Just to be clear, it has not been

a matter of Beaches avoiding taxes or of the former governments or ministers of finances before me (3 actually currently sit in the current House of Assembly: the Leader of the Opposition, the Deputy Speaker and the Government’s Appointed Member) intentionally leaving this matter unaddressed. The current matter followed an event/action that occurred in 2017,”the Premier stated.

After the Premier made her statement, Beaches issues a clarification stating that “Beaches Resorts owes no outstanding taxes to the government of the TCI”, adding that for the past 23 years in which it has operated in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the hotel “punctually and accurately paid taxes according to law”. continued on page 2

HALLMARK’S COMPASS CARD SERVICE TO BE RESTORED

Hallmark Trust Limited (Hallmark) has announced the resumption of its prepaid Compass card service for Turks and Caicos Islands’ residents.

“We are working on restoring the service, so that Turks and Caicos Islands’ residents can enjoy access to an international payment network access that the Compass card enables”, said Joseph P. Connolly, Administrator of Hallmark Trust Ltd.

He said Hallmark will

conduct a personal information update of all cardholders. In order to start the update process, Hallmark requests that ALL cardholders attend at Hallmark office on Leeward Highway, Providenciales.

After Hallmark completes this update and review, the Compass card can be reactivated within three to five working days, and the user can start charging and topping up at the Hallmark Office, Connolly said.

He added that cardholders will need to bring documents to prove

identity, address and source of funds.

The complete list of required personal information and accompanying form can be downloaded from the Compass card website (http://www. hallmarkcompass.com/) or is also available at the Hallmark office.

Connolly noted that there is no deadline to present the documents to Hallmark’s office, but he stressed that it is important to highlight that the cards will not be reactivated until the personal information has been received by Hallmark.

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The statement added: “As a matter of fact, we are the first in line to pay our taxes. To the contrary, it is Beaches Resorts that is currently owed many millions of dollars in over paid taxes. Prior to 2016 Beaches TCI underwent several tax audits by the TCI Tax Department which always resulted in a clean sheet. However, in 2017 the Tax Department, in disregard of the prevailing legally binding agreements in writing, unilaterally and unlawfully imposed additional taxes and penalties at a preposterously crippling rate of 10% per month, compounded, which translates to more than 213% per annum. Let us be clear- the company invested in the TCI on the strength and assurance given by the Government in legally binding agreements.”

Beaches said the Government has acknowledged the injustice and has undertaken to remedy the egregious

wrong but, in spite of assurances has been unable to do so for over two (2) years. While not a comfortable position, Beaches TCI was forced to take legal action against the TCI Government for breaches of the binding agreements.

“We are heartened by the Premier’s statement that this very serious matter is engaging the attention of Cabinet, which we are hopeful, will protect our guaranteed written rights as was agreed,” Beaches added.

Premier Robinso said a large amount of work has since been vested towards the conclusion of this matter.

However, she said, as this matter is active before Cabinet, where final positions were agreed and are currently being given effect and certainly before Friday’s publication of the Beaches letter relating to the proposed closures, she is unable to disclose anything further.

“I assure the people of the

TCI that this matter will be settled in the very best interest of all the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” the Premier continued. “I ask those employees of Beaches, taxi drivers, other hotel operators, airline agents and airline workers who contacted me frantically for representation to know that they are being held in highest consideration. I implore those void of facts to resist casting wild accusations and unwarranted attacks on elected and public officials as well Beaches Resort itself. I wish to thank those in the Public Service especially my Permanent Secretary (the PS of Finance Athenee Harvey-Basden) who brilliantly crafted the most appropriate solution at the very outset, all other public officials (the AG’s Chambers and Revenue Control Unit) who have assisted in getting us where we are now and Beaches (who continues to be a valued and valuable partner in these

Islands) for the progress we have made thus far towards resolving this matter.”

Beaches is the largest private sector employer in the Turks and Caicos Islands and contributes about US$60million to the economy on an annual basis.

The company is on record as saying that it pays some US$600,000 a month in accommodation taxes, while its electricity bill is US$700,000 a month as the biggest customer of the light and power company.

The hotel’s yearly pay bill is in the region of US$30 million annually.

The Provo airport rakes in over US$19 million from arriving Beaches guests numbering some 600,000 a year. Taxi operators make nearly US$2 million a year, representing 22,000 trips moving guests back and forth from the hotel.

Hotel and Restaurant Service Charge passed, effective February 1st, 2019

By Todeline Defralien

After a delay at the end of 2018, the Hotel and Restaurant Service Charge Bill was recently passed in the House of Assembly on Tuesday January 29th in order for hotel workers to receive 100% service charge.

The Hotel and Restaurant (Service Charge) Amendment Ordinance 2019 will take effect as of February 1, 2019.

After a long discussion in the House, The bill received seven (7) I’s, eleven (11) absent and one (1) abstention.

Giving his contribution in the House, Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control and Employment Hon. Sean Astwood said, “Mr. Speaker in September 2018 the original amendments of the Hotel and Restaurant Service Charge Bill 2018 was bough to this House. These amendments sough to introduce 100% service charge ensuring that workers in the Hotel and Tourism Industry would

have their share of 60% increase to 100% of the service charge tax rate. Mr. Speaker this would result in an increase in the overall take home pay for those employees, but Mr. Speaker to my surprise and I am sure to the surprise of all of those workers in this industry the bill was meet with criticism, hostility and a total lack of support from members of the PNP Opposition and the one island independent elected member at the time Mr. Speaker.”

He added: “It was only at the last moment that a couple of them reluctantly voted for the Bill and the records of the House Mr. Speaker would show this. Remember Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition said that it was impossible and could never happen.

Mr. Speaker I am here this morning to tell you that he was wrong then and he is wrong now because this will happen.

Mr. Speaker on November 30th, 2018 I made a tough decision to delay the commencement of the December 1st commencement date of the ordinance Mr. Speaker knows quite well the

criticism that will fall on me and my Government at the time.”

Astwood stated that his government was also cognoscente of the disappointment that the workers in the industry would have felt by the delay.

“Mr. Speaker I can say without a doubt that I believe that it was the right decision then and I am more so convinced that it is the right decision now that was taken. Mr. Speaker like I said that decision was not easy but I made it without fear or favour. Mr. Speaker a date was set for February 1st, 2019 as the new commencement date inclusive of the amendments being heard here today. Mr. Speaker I believe that the government showed pure political maturity when that date was moved in an essence to make sure that there was wider communication, wider education and further discussions as sectors of the industry came to the table late Mr. Speaker,” he explained.

He continued, “Mr. Speaker I am glad that I am able to stand here

today to tell you and to tell the workers of this country and any member of this House that intends to oppose this bill today Mr. Speaker that this bill will get passed from hell or high water. We cannot shy away when we are doing things that are good for us. I will ask you now Mr. Speaker to invite the members of this House to do what is good for our people by publically stating their support for this good PDM initiative.”

The Employment Services Department is urging business establishments to register at their offices in Providenciales and/or Grand Turk.

Registrations must be done prior to Friday February 1st, 2019, which is this coming Friday. We also encourage all registrants to register their Service Charge Distribution schemes to the Employment Services Department as early as possible during the month of February 2019.

Forms are available at our office and staffs is available if you have any questions.

JO JO’S CLEANING In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 5 days per week Duties include general upkeep of buildings and property as well as removal of debris from roadside Salary: $6.25 per hour.

Please contact 3436880.

This is a new position.

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

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Premier announces Homeowners Policy

Premier Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson has announced the approval of the Turks and Caicos Islands Homeowners Policy which will take effect April 1st, 2019.

In introducing the policy during a Ministerial Statement in the House of Assembly on January 28th, 2019, the Premier thanked the Permanent Secretary of Finance Mrs. Athenee Harvey-Basden who was “very instrumental in capturing my Government’s vision to help homeowners and for her invaluable assistance” in the crafting of this policy document.

The Premier stated: “This yet another policy that will help to empower our people and this time through homeownership. While we have had the pleasure of helping home owners through continued assistance under the Post Hurricane Duty Exemption and Waiver Program and of providing temporary mortgage relief to those under the former TC Invest Mortgage Program and also for those who loans were repurchased from TOLCO, this Home Owners Policy is progressive and is long over due.”

She also stated that Government has been able to receive Cabinet’s support for a further extension of the Post Hurricane Duty Waiver Policy until April 1, 2019.

“My Government is keen on promoting homeownership as an empowerment tool and also keen to providing an incentive to help those struggling to get on the property ladder or to protect the savings and equity that existing homeowners have painstakingly placed in their homes.

During the last census, which occurred in 2012, it was noted that 11% of the Turks and Caicos Islands residents were homeowners. That is, a total of 3,476 out of a population of 31,458 were homeowners with or without a mortgage within the TCI. Over the past years the figure has likely changed, due to changes in the TCI economy and other contributing factors,” the Premier stated.

Premier Robinson noted that under the current financial institutions mortgage rules, borrowers are expected to arrive at market with at least a 10-20% deposit saved for the value of the house they hope to

buy or build.

This, she said, is generally a significant sum of money for an average person struggling to realize his or her dream of owning a “roof over his or her head”.

“Additionally, during the landfall of the two major hurricanes in 2017, an added stress was placed on both existing and potential residential property owners.

Many financial institutions tightened their financial purse strings and further restricted access to refurbishment or mortgage funding. This action contributed to further deterioration of the TCI housing stock, and to an increase in the number of derelict buildings, which has resulted in the decline of property values within the islands,” the Premier continued.

“As such, to progress this initiative, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government will provide a duty waiver program, applicable to all Turks and Caicos Islanders who are homeowners or in the process of becoming a first time homeowner.”

She said this programme will give Turks and Caicos Islanders a better opportunity to maintain or increase the equity in their existing homes or to enter the housing market for the first time with some incentives. These incentives will include either a reduction of $20,000 in stamp duty or an import duty waiver on building materials/appliances/furniture and fixtures.

The Premier explained that the Goal of the Government’s New Homeowner’s Policy is to provide Turks & Caicos Islanders (ages 18 years and above) the opportunity to purchase/build their first home or carry out the necessary refurbishments to their existing homes. This scheme, she added, also aims to “ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islanders assist with maintaining Turks and Caicos Islands real estate values (through the upkeep of their property) and allow their existing home to be brought up to code regarding current and any new Planning Codes implemented within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She also noted that to encourage the preservation of the country’s housing stock and to ensure that residents’ homes are brought up to the Turks and Caicos Islands Planning codes, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government offers exemption waivers for

import duties on materials to be used in the renovation/maintenance of Residential Buildings.

In the event that an owner needs to import materials to refurbish a residential building, the property owner can apply for this Duty Free Exemption for the residential building.

All residential buildings registered to Turks & Caicos Islanders are eligible for exemption from import duties up to $20,000 once every ten (10) years. The $20,000 exemption must be drawn down on within an eighteen (18) month period. Exemptions are not automatic and must be applied for.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the relevant exemption prior to the item entering the Turks & Caicos Islands. Additionally, Customs Processing Fee of 7.5% is applicable on all imports.

To be eligible for the homeowner’s import duty waiver the following conditions should be met: •The Applicant should be a Turks and Caicos Islanders.

•The Applicant must own a residential property for ten years or more •The Applicant must actually occupy the home, and the home is considered their legal residence for all purposes.

•Refurbishment or maintenance must be completed within 18 months of the application of the exemptions request.

•Items imported must be in line with the list outlined in appendix (ii) Documents required for application of relief of Import Duty waiver for homeowners 1.Proof that the applicant(s) is/are Turks and Caicos Islander being, as relevant, documentary evidence.

2.If applying with a spouse, kindly provide a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate.

3.A sworn affidavit (form attached). The affidavit must be signed by a Notary Public or Justice of the Peace and the applicant(s).

4.A certified copy of the Land Register Extract in respect of the property.

5.Invoice of items solely for the items to be used for the refurbishment of the registered residential building; 6.Applicants should provide good, clear

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson photographs to describe the building or site and its surroundings before improvement; 7.A building permit and approval from the Turks and Caicos Islands Planning Board is required for any material change (modification, addition, demolition, etc.) to the exterior of a building.

The Minister of Finance noted that the process for a Turks and Caicos Islanders of purchasing his/her first home can be daunting and expensive, and it will likely include many financial situations potential homeowners never encountered. The Turks & Caicos Islands Government offers a waiver, of up to $20,000, on Stamp Duty or Import Duties on building materials/furniture/ appliances specifically for first-time home owners.

“It is noted that within the Turks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islanders are more inclined to acquire land and build their residence. Under the scheme Turks and Caicos Islanders can apply for an import duty exemption on materials or appliances listed in appendix (i). All Turks & Caicos Islanders over the age of 18 years are eligible for exemption, from import duties, up to $20,000. Additionally, the $20,000 exemption must be drawn down on within an eighteen (18) month period. Exemptions are not automatic and must be applied for,” she continued.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for the relevant exemption prior to the item entering the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Additionally, Customs Processing Fee of 7.5% is applicable on all imports.

HS LIMITED HS LTD is seeking suitable individuals to fill the following position. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

GOLF CART ATTENDANT Job Description •The Golf Cart Attendant will meet and greet all members and guests in a warm, friendly and professional manner.

•Assist members and guests with bag drop and golf club pick up as required.

•Communicate regularly with pro shop and starter on members and guest arrival.

•Confer with pro shop staff on set up for golf bag set up as well as golf carts needed that day (accordingly to functions or tournaments).

•Assist in any way needed for the operation of the cart fleet. Includes continuously staging the appropriate supply of carts, cleaning carts throughout the day, filling up sand/seed, scorecards, pencils, and tees in order to always have well-presented carts at set up.

•Being proactive in keeping a clean/organized environment including the cart barn, cart washing station, all bag storage rooms, practice facility, member/guest areas, as well as the cart set up area.

•Organizing, cleaning, and checking club rentals as they go out and return.

•Assist with starting, guiding, and helping all guests to their desired destination.

•Assist in any way needed for the operation of the practice facilities.

Requirements Great people and communication skills for providing excellent customer service when servicing golfers needs.Flexibility with schedule with days, evenings, weekend and public holidays work required. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and understand verbal and written instructions.

Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to approximately 35-50 pounds.

Must be able to spend long hours standing on their feet. 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 isFebruary 18, 2019.

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1,200 motor vehicle accidents in TCI per year

By Todeline Defralien

Commissioner of Police James Smith is extremely concerned about the significant increase in motor vehicle accidents, which he said are averaging 1,200 per year.

“I can tell you that in the last number of years accidents have quadrupled in the country. I think that the fist data was about three hundred but now over 1200 accidents a year, so you’re looking at three to four accidents per day in the country.”

He added: “There is definitely a growing trend towards accidents and I think that the introduction of the breath testing was an important step for the country because I’ve listened to conversations and I’ve been traveling back and forth into the country when expats and people who are local are telling visitors that you can drink and drive here and you can do what you want. It sets up that mindset that people could get way too much alcohol to be in a vehicle.”

“The numbers speak for themselves but we need to stop the amount of accidents and I could tell you that most of them are due to speed. If any of you have driven about the roads of Providenciales, particularly in the very early morning or late in the evening it’s like a race track. I was cycling..and I guarantee you two vehicles passed me with an excess of 80miles an hour, which is absolutely crazy here,” he explained.

He continued: “The roads are not built for that. We have a huge mix of population here from Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Haiti, South America, North America and Europe and when you get that mix of people with different driving standards, the outcome is not going to be very good if you are driving in excessive speed. That is the big thing about drinking and driving is that people think that they can drive exceptionally well and of course they can’t, because their decision making is impaired.”

Meantime, Inspector Winston Diamond said the number of accidents is caused by just careless driving and persons not paying attention.

“If you look at Turks and Caicos compared to other countries like Jamaica and St. Vincent, we have perfect roads.

We don’t have any long way to travel and we don’t have all of these corners and up hills and down hills, yet if you check the statistics per capita, I think that Turks Commissioner of Police James Smith and Inspector Winston Diamond and Caicos is getting a percentage way higher than other countries just because at a distance and a speed that if someone you have a kid in a car without a seatbelt stops suddenly in from of you, then you and you’re driving at 60miles per hour people are careless.”

Inspector Diamond added: “I should be able to apply break and stop and you get in an accident at 60 miles per hour, that child will be moving at 60 see persons driving with a dog in their without even changing lane.”

Diamond also reiterated the miles per hour heading to the windshield arm and somebody’s trying to get to work with a hot cup of tea and also importance of wearing seatbelts for both or to the window. You wouldn’t be able to live with yourself to know that just trying to look at their phone at the same adults and children.

“We are asking persons to because you to put your child in a car time. Persons are also driving too close to each other and we’ve been advising buckle up. Seatbelts are very important seat and you got in an accident that the persons for a long time now about the and it will save your life. People think child gets outside of the car because of distance and the speed that you should that seatbelt is just for their own good, your negligence,” Diamond explained. drive behind a vehicle. You should drive but sometime you have to remember if

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Josephine Connolly joins PNP, crosses floor

By Todeline Defralien

Hon. Josephine Connolly, a former Minister of Education under the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) has officially joined the Progressive National Party (PNP) and crossed the floor in the House of Assembly.

Connolly took her seat with the Opposition party after giving her personal explanation during a session in the House of Assembly on Monday January 28th, 2019.

The second all Island Independent Member said, “Thank you for the indulgence Mr. Speaker in allowing me to address this house in a personal explanation. Mr. Speaker I became involved in politics late in life, I did not have a history of active political activism being content to run my businesses and leave the running of the country to those who were prepared to deal with the challenges of running for public office. Politricks as we used to call it.”

She added. “But by 2012, Mr. Speaker, I had become so frustrated by what I saw as the continuing mistakes of successive governments both PDM and PNP, I felt that if I thought I could help my country, I should at least try.

Stop complaining about the darkness, but light a candle as the Leader of the Official Opposition would say.”

Connolly told the House that her message struck a chord with the public because despite being a political novice, she was elected in 2012 and served as a loyal member of the Opposition for four years.

Meantime, she stated her tenure in the PDM Cabinet office was short and she believes it was always meant to be

short.

“In 2016 I was elected as the second all Island Member and was appointed Minister of Education in the new PDM government (People’s Democratic Movement). I believed finally I had reached a point where I could do some good. Unfortunately my tenure in Cabinet office was short and I believe it was always meant to be short.

During my time in politics I have always spoken my mind, I am too old and experienced to be bullied or intimidated by fast loud talk. I believe that as the people voted me into office, then my first loyalty is to the people of the Turks & Caicos Islands,” she explained.

Connolly expressed that as disappointed as she was and as unfair she thought her dismissal was she stayed loyal to the party and those who voted for her.

“I did not leave the party, but stayed a loyal back bencher.”

She continued: “Mr. Speaker I hoped as an independent member I could speak freely and keep the elected government to their election promises.

But it has become obvious to me that it is difficult, if not impossible, for an independent member to significantly influence government for the betterment of the people of the Turks & Caicos Islands. In fact as an independent member I seemed to have attracted more than my fair share of criticism. The recent orchestrated social media campaign against me, was meant to discourage me and spread strife and disharmony. Mr. Speaker as an aside I would just like to thank the many people of the Turks & Caicos Islands who have contacted me to say “do not be discouraged” your support is incredibly heartening.”

Job Title: Restaurant Manager Reports To: Managing Director I. POSITION SUMMARY Drives operational excellence, financial results, market presence, market growth, and development of talent for the restaurant. Ensures the restaurant operates successfully by executing the brand’s food, beverage and service standards, and assumes complete P&L responsibility.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Responsible for all aspects of operations of the restaurant providing leadership, ongoing development, counsel and supervision while fostering a successoriented, accountable environment within the company.

• Grows and develops market presence.

• Monitors and adjusts all Marketing and Promotion Campaigns including Social Media to ensure their effectiveness.

• Ensures that the restaurant is optimally staffed, trained, engaged, and prepared. Effectively utilizes all staffing and cost control tools to monitor, plan and maintain proper management and hourly staffing levels. Ensures all hiring practices are followed.

• Ensures restaurant has an immaculate environment, with all disciplines practiced, and standards met at all times.

• Subject matter expert in the use of all customer experience measurement tools using the data to drive operations excellence and customer satisfaction.

• Ensures high food and beverage quality in the restaurant by validating recipe adherence, proper food rotation, storage, ordering and handling. Inspects each location for adherence to sanitation standards. Pursues lower food waste through monitoring high waste items.

• Ensures the most efficient and economical procurement practices are followed.

• Implements and Monitors meaningful and timely distribution of MIS for sound management and planning for the Business.

III. REQUIREMENTS Education: • Associates Degree or comparable qualification in Business Administration, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, or related field, required.

Experience/Skills: • Minimum of 5 years business experience with at least 2 years of complete P&L responsibility in restaurants or related environment.

Successful candidate will receive international training in all aspects of Outback practices and standards

Connolly said, “I am of the view that this campaign says more about the authors and Mr. Speaker I intend to follow the words of my friend Michelle Obama....when the internet trolls go low I go high.”

Connolly said she no longer believes that she can help her people as an independent member of the House of Assembly.

“The profusion of bad news from last week, the riots in the jail, the continued incursion onto our shores by illegal migrants and the announcement that the biggest employer on the Island is closing down tells me that our people desperately need help. And Mr. Speaker let me repeat that was just last week’s bad news.”

“To help our people I need to surround myself with a team of individuals who respect each other’s strengths and do not fall into the trap of the personality cult and most importantly focus on the needs of the people of this country not the latest Facebook post. I have decided therefore Mr. Speaker to join the Official Opposition. I will now take my rightful place in this Honorable House,” Connolly concluded.

In 2012 Josephine was elected to the House of Assembly as an at large Candidate for the People Democratic Movement and was subsequently appointed Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly.

She was re-elected as an All Island Candidate for the PDM in 2016 and appointed as Minister of Education, Youth, Sport and Library Services.

Josephine is married to recently retired, Joseph Connolly, former senior partner of PriceWaterhouse Coopers, they have two children, Mark and

Hon. Josephine Connolly Anne-Marie Connolly.

She is also President of the Girl Guides Association, the Patron of the Soroptimist Club of Providenciales, a member of the Turks & Caicos Real Estate Association (TACREA) and a member of the Certified Institute for Personnel Development (CIPD) in the United Kingdom.

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.

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Ministry of Health issues a measles alert for the public

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public to remain alert for the symptoms and signs of measles. While there are no cases of measles in the Turks and Caicos, we are in the winter tourist season and during this time, it is easy for measles to be imported from other regions which still have very high incidences of cases.

Measles is a highly infectious disease which is accompanied by a rash with fever and at least one of the following three symptoms: coryza (runny nose), cough and conjunctivitis (red eyes).

The rash starts behind the ears and then spreads to the head and neck, followed by the rest of the body. Other symptoms include small greyish white spots with a bluish-white center inside the mouth, cheek and throat and body aches. It is spread through droplets in the air which are generated by the coughs and sneezes of infected persons. The period when a person is infectious and can spread the

virus is within 7 to 10 days of exposure, but can be up to 14 days. Possible complications of measles include the following; hospitalization, inflammation of the eyes and ears, encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia and death.

The number one way of preventing measles is through vaccination with the measles, mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine. The vaccine is safe and highly effective. It is offered free of cost at all primary health care facilities within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Turks and Caicos Islands has maintained high immunization coverage, over 90%, in the MMR vaccine. The last reported case of measles in the TCI was in 1991. Although, we have good immunity in the TCI, persons who are not protected are at an increased risk of contracting the virus. This includes persons who have never been vaccinated and those who have not completed their 2-dose schedule. The TCI welcomes over one

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million visitors annually from all over the world; this places the country at risk for importation and re-introduction of measles.

To be considered fully protected against measles, individuals must have two doses of the MMR vaccine. The TCI offers this at ages 1 and 2 years. Parents who are uncertain about their child’s immunization status should bring their take-home vaccine cards into any primary care clinic to have it checked. Persons who are uncertain of their immunization status may also visit the clinic to determine their status and be vaccinated if necessary. If you are concerned that you might have been exposed, please contact your health care provider.

For more information please contact the Primary Health Care Department Public Health Nurse’s on the following telephone numbers; 3385474; 338-5470 or 946-5613 or, you may contact your local health care provider.

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environmental or a related science, Master’s Degree preferred; • Five or more years’ experience in safety or environmental areas with certification; • Experience in the management of ISO 14001 and/or ISO 18001 systems and programs;

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) OFFICER Description To facilitate the development, maintenance and delivery of environmental, health and safety programs.

Main Duties • To work in the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Department responsible for implementing methods, policies and procedures.

• 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.

• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Company’s Employees and Contractor EHS Manual.

• Assist in establishing new policies & procedures related to safety and environment.

• 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.

• Increase awareness by providing environmental, health and safety training to employees and contractors.

• Ensure that skills, work methods, and procedures are current and appropriate.

• 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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Global Capital donates $5,000 to Edward Gartland Youth Centre

Global Capital donated $5,000 to the Edward Gartland Youth Centre, during the annual Art Show held on Saturday night, January 26th, 2019, at the Shore Club in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

The donation is Global Capital’s commitment and support for the establishment of a music studio, a project undertaken by the youth centre. Global Capital has lent its financial supported to numerous other scholastic and community activities in the past, since establishing itself in the TCI.

“Global Capital understands the importance of investing in

education and the well-being of our young people. We are inspired and extremely proud of the dedication and hard work of Galmo ‘Gilley’ Williams, TCI’s preeminent businessman; so by his example, we stand committed in supporting opportunities for today’s youth who will become community leaders, and by extension our nation builders of tomorrow,” said Victor Lowe, CEO of Global Capital.

Global Capital is TCI’s premier non deposit -taking micromedium size lender, who is proud to support the Edward Gartland Youth Center in uplifting and inspiring the youth of the TCI.

Victor Lowe, Roudeline Elineor, Rochelle Thompson, Stania Ingrham & Rochelle Barrett,- Staff at GC

New post office on Providenciales nears completion

The brand new $1.5 million dollar Post Office is coming together as it is nearing completion for March 2019.

When The SUN visited the scene there were men working on the building

The Ministry of Home Affairs Transportation and Communication announced the demolition of the old Post Office on Airport Road in Providenciales last

year, in preparation for the to start construction.

The new building it will provide brand new staff accommodation, an increase in the number of mail boxes and immensely improved parking and customer service areas.

JaMalCo Limited, owned by local architect and engineer Jamaine Malcolm, is the contractor for this project.

The new post office at Airport Road under construction

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

NOTICE

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 2014 An Application, PR 13961 by SEAFAMM (TCI) LTD for a HOTEL CONTAINING EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) ROOMS, RESTAURANT AND BAR, SWIMMING POOL & DECK AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES ON PARCEL 60905/16 has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration and determination.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Downtown, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this notice.

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Gansevoort Turks and Caicos is now Wymara Resort and Villas

Wymara Ltd. has announced a new brand, Wymara Resort and Villas, a beloved escape set against the panoramic seascape of Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks + Caicos Islands; ushering in a new year and a new era for the luxury resort and newly-unveiled oceanfront Villas on Turtle Tail.

The resort and villas remain fully owned and managed by the original developers of the resort, Wymara Ltd., and guests will enjoy a continuation of the warm hospitality, attentive service and amenities the resort is known for.

“As we enter 2019 with the new Villas and the 10th anniversary of the resort, we took the opportunity to create a fresh, comprehensive new independent identity.” said Rob Ayer and Bruce Maclaren, co-developers and owners, Wymara Ltd. “We are committed to elevating the guest experience with contemporary elegance in all design aspects, quality and service; which will redefine Caribbean Luxury.”

Wymara Resort and Villas is a chic and intimate retreat that captures the prestige, pristine beauty and spirit of the Turks + Caicos Islands, blending a contemporary resort design with sophisticated service.

The resort is located directly on the most private western end of Grace Bay Beach; one of the world’s most coveted beaches. Wymara guests are invited to experience luxury on their own terms and discover all that Turks & Caicos Islands has to offer.

The seasoned team will help guests live out their ideal holiday in paradise, whether its diving into, or setting sail on the crystal-clear waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands, enjoying

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The former Gansevoort hotel is now rebranded as Wymara Resort and Villas inventive island cuisine, seeking out wellness experiences at the Spa, or simply relaxing with their loved ones on soft white sands or by the stunning 7,000 square foot infinity pool.

“Our tenured executive team of hospitality experts truly care about curating the most enjoyable and memorable stays for each individual guest,” says Grant Friedman, CEO and managing director of Wymara Ltd., who has been managing the property since its opening 10 years ago. “We look forward to welcoming guests to experience our new brand that celebrates our awardwinning resort, Villas and team.”

Along with its redesigned

beachfront restaurant, Zest, and wildly popular rosé wine and blush champagnethemed Pink Bar, which sits directly on the sand, Wymara has introduced seven spectacular new villas on Turtle Tail Bay, located just 2.5 miles away from the resort.

The extraordinary four- and five-bedroom villas are each located on about half an acre of elevated hillside overlooking the southern shores and Caribbean Sea and feature two private pools, expansive indoor-outdoor living areas, a sunken outdoor fire pit lounge area, over-the-water swimming platforms with direct ocean access, and incredible services and amenities, including access

to the resort’s beach, restaurants, bars and spa.

The resort’s ideal location on the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, recognized as “Best Beach” by Condé Nast Travelermagazine and “Best Beach in the World” by TripAdvisor, invites guests to enjoy the crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches of Providenciales. The island boasts the third largest barrier reef in the world, rich in aquatic life, and offers countless opportunities for watersports such as kayaking and paddle boarding, as well as exceptional diving.

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Turks and Caicos Islands celebrates victory at the 26th World Travel Awards

At the 26th Annual World Travel Awards on January 28, 2019, the Turks & Caicos Islands won the prestigious awards for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019 and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019.

Since the beginning of the New Year, the Turks & Caicos Islands has received several travel industry award nominations, continuing its multi-year streak of accolades. The Turks and Caicos Islands received eight (8) nominations for the 2019 World Travel Awards in the following categories: •Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019 •Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2019 •Caribbean’s Leading Destination 2019 •Caribbean’s Leading Dive Destination 2019 •Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2019 •Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2019 •Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board 2019 •Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019

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Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony took place at Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica with industry leaders, luminaries and international media in attendance. World Travel Awards is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire. Each year, World Travel Awards covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of the travel industry.

The Director of Tourism, Ramon Andrews, on the announcement of this achievement commented, “We are extremely proud of our 2019 World Travel Awards for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination. The range of nominations we received showcase the high standard and diversity of our tourism product with recognition for romance, beach, cruise, among other areas. Our visitors continue to be enthralled with our ‘Beautiful by Nature’ destination and we stand tall among our competitors in the Caribbean region as the preferred destination for affluent and discerning travelers. The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board will continue to work strategically to market and position the destination as the premier luxury destination in the Caribbean”.

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.

For further information or questions, please refer to the following Website: http://www.gov.tc/work-permits infobordercontrol@gov.tc

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Stacy Cox, CEO of Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, also expressed excitement on the new wins and stated “The Turks & Caicos Islands has performed exceptionally at this year’s World Travel Awards and this is a testament of the remarkable performance of the destination and the hotel industry”.

The Turks & Caicos Islands, as a destination, has won the World Travel Award for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination every year since 2015. From 2012 to 2014 the award for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination was won by Grace Bay Beach specifically which seized the title from Negril, Jamaica. The 2019 nominees for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination were Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Martinique, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Most notably, the destination has won the award for Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019 for the first time, capturing the title from Antigua and Barbuda who held the coveted title every year since 2015. The nominees for Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019 were Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands,

Cayman Islands, Jamaica, St Barth, St Martin, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands.

The awards for Caribbean Leading Beach Destination and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination were accepted by Director of Tourism Ramon Andrews, Snr. Marketing Executive Jennifer Pardo, Snr. Public Relations Officer Elisha Jennings and Pamela Ewing, USA Regional Marketing Manager of the Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board.

Additionally, the following awards were awarded to Turks & Caicos Islands during the ceremony: •Turks & Caicos’ Leading Boutique Hotel 2019: Beach House Turks and Caicos •Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Suite 2019: Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse at Windsong Resort •Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2019: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa • Caribbean’s Leading Private Island Resort 2019: The Meridian Club, Turks & Caicos •Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2019: The Palms Turks & Caicos

ROYAL WEST INDIES RESORT ROYAL WEST INDIES RESORT, is looking for motivated proactive individuals to join its ‘Resort Team’ and contribute to this growing Condominium Resort.

Candidates MUST want to actively participate in creating an excellent and professional guest experience.

•MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN •POOL & BEACH ATTENDANT

Requirements: •MUST speak English and the ability to write and read English

•Ability to maintain pools and hot tub chemicals and maintenance issues related to same

•Fit and able for heavy lifting

•Personality suited for the hotel industry

•Must be customer friendly

•Willing to work split shifts, holidays and weekends.

•Knowledge of waste water treatment plants

•Knowledge of Commercial Laundry Equipment including propane systems

•Air Conditioning systems, Fire Alarm systems, Domestic Water systems including Water Heaters

•Arrange pool loungers and tables on pool deck

•Clean area of any debris, dirty plates, cups and glasses

•Pool/Beach towels to be arranged on loungers for guests

•Check landscaped areas around the pool for litter and debris

•Unload, clean and place lounge chairs on beach

•Rake area, pick up debris and trash & place umbrellas in sand near lounge chairs.

•Keep stock of towels up to par during the day

•Maintain pool and spa water chemistry by conducting water chemical tests in compliance with health department standards.

•On a daily basis ensure highest water quality, sanitary conditions, optimum pool performance and record all test results and adjustments in a detailed log.

•Must be able to work split shifts, weekends and public holidays Wages $7.95/hour All resumes and applications must be forwarded to:

Royal West Indies Resort

P.O. Box 482, Providenciales

Turks & Caicos Islands You may also fax to: (649)946-5008

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New superintendent addresses incident involving inmates at Her Majesty’s Prison

At approximately 0910 hours on the 24th of January, a single prisoner was legitimately restrained after offering a serious threat of violence to the prison officers and the prison estate.

He had armed himself with a number of stones, and was throwing them without care of other people or the immediate circumstances.

As a consequence, and the impressive bravery of the prison officers, he was restrained to prevent injury to himself, to the prison staff, other prisoners and the surrounding buildings.

This violent act, by a prisoner, occurred immediately in front of a residential wing, and within the vicinity of a number of other prisoners who were involved in outdoor activities

in the exercise yard.

Regrettably, a number of prisoners in the exercise yard took exception to the bravery of the prison officers and wanted to shout their protests at this action, that was being managed by the Prison Superintendent.

Equally, other prisoners on blue wing took exception to this swift and effective intervention by the prison staff, and they proceeded to damage their own TV used for social purposes, a water cooler to provide them with refreshment and a micro wave cooker.

The protest was noisy, but managed and with no occurrence of violence towards the prison staff beyond the damaged items.

The issue that underpinned the

initial incident was a prisoner that had assure the community and the families a legitimate belief that he should be in of those in custody, that the event was court for a judicial hearing. He reacted handled professionally. My aim is to badly to being told he would not attend always get the prison back to normal court, and used a violent protest as a as quickly as possible, and we achieved this within about 45 minutes and once way of trying to get his problems fixed.

The prison returned to normal it was safe to do so.”

Vaden Delroy very soon after the incident had started, Hon. and could never be described as a riot, Williams, Minister for Home Affairs nor did it last 3 hours. Sadly, in the Transportation and Communication world of social media, there will always in his comments on the matter noted; be the potential for the spread false “Prison staff are exceptionally brave people who we ask to walk into danger information.

The Prison Superintendent whenever it presents itself, and I pay Mr. Grahame Hawkins said; “I know tribute to the brave staff who helped people may believe what they read on manage one person, and then started social media, and of course, it is always working on the de-escalation of what difficult to get information about was obviously a brief but challenging incidents that occur in a prison. I can incident.”

Introduction of secure paper birth and death certificates

The Department of Registration and Citizenship within the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services is advising the public that effective February 25th, 2019, Turks and Caicos Islands’ Birth and Death certificates will be replaced by a secured paper certificate.

These new certificates, which will have

several security features, are intended to minimize the illegal production of fraudulent documents, which has become prevalent in recent years. All stakeholders locally and internationally will be briefed on these changes.

A government press release said this initiative is in keeping with our aims to improve

Magnolia Restaurant

Location: Providenciales POSITIONS AVAILABLE Busy dinner only restaurant has the following positions opening up to BELONGER ONLY applicants: Maitre D’ Position (Available from October 15th, 2019) -Must be computer & R.P.E/ P.O.S system literate -College educated with degree in hospitality management -Pay is $10 per hour (up to 55 hours/week in season) -6 day work week including public holidays and weekends -3 professional and 2 personal references -Police Record -Minimum 6 years experience in fast paced fine dining environment as Maitre D’, Asst. Maitre D’ or Restaurant Captain Exemplary customer service skills & training experience Potwasher Position (Available from October 15th, 2019) -wash pots and pans in an speedy efficient manner during dinner service -dish pit duties to include scraping left over food into garbage, rinsing and then loading/unloading dishwasher. Drying plates and cutlery -general kitchen cleaning duties including after service clean down of all work prep areas & floors -weekly deep clean of kitchen including ovens, grills, extractor hood and refrigeration -Pay $8.00 per hour (up to 60 hours per week) -Must be in good physical health as the work is very demanding -Police clearance required plus 2 professional and 2 personal references Labourer Position (Available from November 1st, 2019) General labour duties to include but not exclusive to: -removing garbage from the kitchen and transporting with a hand trolley To the garbage skips -organizing recyclables and transporting to the garbage area -assisting with landscaping and exterior maintenance/cleaning of the building -assisting potwasher with weekly deep cleaning of the kitchen -Pay $6.25 per hour (up to 50 hours per week in season) -Must be in good physical health as the work is very demanding -Police clearance required plus 2 professional and 2 personal references All positions are for work permit renewals. Qualified and interested BELONGERS ONLY to apply either via email or drop resume at our place of business with copies to Immigration Board/Employment Services. Employer Information: Magnolia Restaurant-Miramar Resort-Turtle Cove Tel: 941.5018 Email: magnoliaprovo@live.com

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the security and integrity of Government-issued documents within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Additional information including our forms can be found on the website www.gov.tc under the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services.

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RTCIPF operation drive safe and positive ticket initiative in full effect

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force kept their promise and is active on the streets of Turks and Caicos and fully enforcing their operation drive safe and positive ticket initiative.

Since enforcing this initiative on Monday January 28th, 2019, many persons have been ticketed for unlicensed and uninsured vehicles and those vehicles without license plates, not wearing seatbelts, driving impaired, careless and dangerous driving.

As a result, this has caused the coming weeks. This initiative will long waits and lines at the Road Traffic reward road users who are compliant Department and long lines at the with road traffic laws. licensing Office on Old Airport Road, The rewards on offer include Providenciales. coupons and freebies, all of which have

With the general lack of been donated by local businesses. compliance with the road traffic Recently speaking on the legislation, The Royal Turks and Caicos “Positive Ticket” initiative Commissioner Islands Police Force on January 21st, James Smith said, “With Operation 2019, launched “Operation Drive Safe”.

Drive Safe almost into effect, we thought

The Royal Turks and Caicos that instead of handing out tickets for Islands Police Force will also be violations, we would also like to start off introducing the “Positive Ticket” in 2019 on a positive note. It’s not about

Long lines as persons wait to get their cars inspected at the Licensing Office on old Airport Road

Senior Finance Executive/ Project Manager We are looking for an objective Senior Finance Executive to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in business or other relevant subject UK Chartered Accountant qualified (or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in auditing.)

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years in a broad range of financial management roles at a senior level.

Experience in the following area would be a significant advantage: financial and management accounting, business acquisitions and deposits, corporate restructurings, regulatory reporting, strategic financial and business planning, ability to interpret complex legal documentation.

Salary commencing at $72,000.00 and is based on experience. Belongers only need apply 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 15th, 2019

how many tickets are redeemed but building a better relationship with the community.”

The “Positive Ticket” initiative will not only improve the community policing strategy but also promote the law. The tickets will feature the road traffic legislation and a promotional message from the participating sponsor.

Participating Sponsors includes: Patti Place, Outback TCI, Shay Café, IGA, Wingz and Things (Grand Turk) and Digicel

Police Officers stopping vehicles on the streets of Providenciales

GREAT HOUSE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED [SAILROCK] is seeking qualified candidate for the positions below

Inventory Specialist

•This person will be responsible to track, purchase and manage all inventory for Great House Management Company ltd.

Day to Day Responsibilities: •Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms •Tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expense and improve effectiveness •Keep accurate records of all supplies •Implement periodic inventory count process •Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking •Asses manage and mitigate risks •Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers •Actively communicate with Resort Managers arrival of supplies •Developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies •Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand Qualified Candidates will have/be: •Must have 3+ years’ experience inResortinventory management/ control •BS degree in Supply chain Management or Accounting •Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures •Well-organized and detail oriented •Ability to work well with others •Excellent communication skills •Fluent with Excel software •Must be willing to relocate to South Caicos Salary Range •$30,000 - $35,000 Annually Please submit applications to: •Drop off: W104 Venture House, Grace Bay, Providenciales •Email: humanresources@southcaicos.com/swharton@southcaicos.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islands must also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labor Board.

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Food Poisoning

By Dr. Marsha Barnett Food poisoning occurs when you ingest a virus, bacteria, or parasite and it causes an infection in your gut, the medical term for which is gastroenteritis. This leads to inflammation in your intestines and usually presents with vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating and fever.

Causes of food poisoning

Numerous viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. Whilst any food or drink that is contaminated by the microbe can lead to the condition, improperly stored, prepared or cooked foods such as meats, eggs and shellfish tend to be common culprits.

Inadequately cleaned raw vegetables and even contaminated water often result in vomiting and diarrhea as well.

It can be easily transmitted from person to person. If someone carries the germ on their hands, every time the infected person touches food, objects, or other people, they risk spreading the infection to others.

Treating food poisoning

The main stay of management

is staying hydrated. It’s important not to lose too much fluids and salts through the vomiting and diarrhea.

If you have a mild case, you may be able to treat your illness at home.

Drink fluids regularly throughout the day, especially after bouts of diarrhea.

Consume high water content fruits such as watermelon but stay away from dairy products and high fiber foods which may make the diarrhea worse. Oral rehydration fluids are ideal especially for children and the elderly.

If you are having intractable vomiting, a high fever, or if the symptoms aren’t resolving after a day or two, it’s time to see your doctor. If a child older than three months continues to vomit after 12 hours, or if a baby younger than three months has diarrhea or vomiting, consult your physician.

Your doctor may wish to do blood tests to help discern what type of germ is causing the infection and also to assess your levels of hydration. The stool can be tested for bacteria and parasites.

Do not take any medications before consulting with your physician.

In particular, you might be tempted to take over the counter anti-diarrheal medications but that’s never a good idea as you have ingested germs that your body is desperately trying to get rid of

and stopping the diarrhea in that way can be counterproductive.

Because the most important thing in treating food poisoning is avoiding dehydration, and intractable vomiting means that you won’t be able to maintain fluids and stay hydrated, your doctor may give you medications geared towards stopping the vomiting. If you have a serious case of gastroenteritis, you may even be given IV fluids and if it is ascertained that the cause of your diarrhea is most likely bacterial, antibiotics may be given. The abdominal discomfort and fever may be treated with simple analgesics such as paracetamol.

Preventing Food Poisoning

If you already have food poisoning, take safety precautions to avoid spreading it to others.

If you can avoid it, don’t prepare food for other people until your symptoms improve. If you are preparing or sharing food for yourself or others, wash your hands thoroughly before handling food. Also wash your hands after every stooling action. Hand sanitizers with more than 60% alcohol after washing will further help eliminate the infectious material from your hands.

For females who sport long nails, clean

Dr. Marsha Barnett underneath the nails as well as germs can sit there and multiply. After your symptoms stop, try to wait at least 48 hours before returning to work if your job entails taking care of others or preparing food.

You can also help prevent food poisoning by avoiding unpasteurized milk and raw meats. Wash raw fruits and vegetables thoroughly and ensure that cooked foods are stored at either very hot or very cold temperatures if you’re storing them for more than a couple of hours.

Remember that even though a bout of food poisoning can be rough on the body, it usually resolves without long term sequelae. So, rest up and drink up, this too shall pass.

BUTTERFIELD GOLD GROUP OF COMPANIES POSITIONS AVAILABLE Coral Quarry

Concrete Plant requires manager; primary duties include overseeing ALL plant operations. This includes, but not limited to coordinating and monitoring inventory, staff workload, overseeing drivers and yard/batch operators with responsibility for training and motivating employees towards accomplishing company goals and objectives. Oversee sales and customer service/dispatch.

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.

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 totciconcreteplant@gmail.com

and

supporting

documents

Wages from $7.00 per hour

One (1) Carpenter Carpenter/general construction worker of at least Ten (10) years’ experience required with knowledge of roofing, window & doors installation and screen fabrication/installation.

Salary: commensurate with experience starting from $9.50 per hour

Rosie’s Delight Restaurant One (1) Kitchen Helper Prepping meat & vegetables Cleaning the Kitchen area Dishwashing Wages from 7.00 per hour

Alleveia Butterfield-Chan Jon Chu’s Residence One (1) Domestic Worker

All aspects of cleaning & other domestic duties including preparing meals for the Owner.

Applicant must be of excellent character and work ethics.

Be able to work independently Island Pride Fuel Applicant must be willing to work flexible hours Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience

One (1) Labourer

General cleaning & Relief Gas Attendant

Wages $6.50 per hour

Butterfield Gold One (1) Labourer Cleaning downtown parking lot removing garbage, pruning, watering and replanting plants at the Town Centre Mall, parking Lot and Butterfield Square parking Lot.

Wages $7.75 per hour All above positions are currently held by Work permit Holders 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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The invasion of illegal sloops and illegal immigrants must come to an end.

It will not be easy but we must try to stop this.

By Drexwell Seymour

The invasion of illegal sloops and illegal immigrants to our country is not new. However, recently it seems to be out of control and we must put an end to this. I know it will not be easy but we must try to stop this, otherwise we will be faced with many social and economic issues in this country.

I note that our Government has received the approval from the UK for the bi-lateral discussion with the Bahamas Government in connection with the patrolling of our waters. I commend the Government on this initiative and hopefully once an agreement has reached, we should reap the benefits soon.

The economic impact of Illegal sloops and illegal immigrants

It is costing us millions of dollars to repatriate the illegals to their home country. From 2013 to 2017 it cost us $4.3million for the repatriation of 4,548 persons.

Some companies and individuals are hiring illegal immigrants thus impacting those that reside here legally. Those jobs could be occupied by unemployed legal residents. In addition, no national insurance and national health are deducted from their paycheck.

Another economic impact is the health cost. When illegal immigrants go to the hospital for emergency treatment, they are not turned away and if they do not pay the bill, the bill will be eventually footed by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. This can be very costly and unfair to those that are paying National Health.

Social impact

Davetria Morris

There is an expansion of illegal shacks in TCI which is creating an eyesore in many of the communities in Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Turks and Caicos Islanders are already outnumbered and with a growing increase in illegal immigrants, the gap will continue to widen which is a major social threat.

The solutions

Enhance the border control areas - Invest in boats dedicated solely for patrolling the waters

While we may be getting help from the Bahamas, we too need to invest in additional boats dedicated for our Marine Branch Police Staff so that they are better equipped in patrolling our waters throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Perhaps we will also need additional staff on the marine branch.

Additional radar stations

I stand to be corrected but I believe we only have one radar station.

We need to invest in at least two additional radar stations and placed them in strategic locations that can detect these sloops from a distance well in advance.

Laser detectors

In speaking with Elery James, my friend and a local entrepreneur in TCI, he suggested that we rolled out multiple laser detectors throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands which will detect the vessels 8ft away.

Major public relations

Given the magnitude of this issue, we need to invest heavily in a major public relations program. This

Sanika Harvey

includes videos explaining to the people of Haiti that it is not worth risking their lives leaving Haiti and when they get caught, they will be repatriated to Haiti.

The video needs to capture the stories of boats that were capsized en route to TCI and Bahamas. This needs to be played in on television stations and radio stations in Haiti.

I know that there is a cry by some people to close the Haitian Embassy in TCI. However, I don’t think that is the answer. They were coming before the Embassy opened and if we closed the embassy with no additional plans, they will still come. I think we should work with the Embassy to spread the word to the people of Haiti not to risk their lives leaving Haiti whether It for the Bahamas, TCI or USA. Fines

I know this may sound farfetched but we need to change our ordinance if it is not there already to implement fines for illegal immigrants. Hopefully the fee that is charged will be able to cover the cost that TCIG pays for the repatriation.

If they can pay individuals to come here on a boat, then they should pay a fine for illegally entering our waters. There is a business going on in both Haiti and TCI and somebody is making money.

Re-introduce Spice

We need to introduce SPICE or a body to inspect the work places throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

We will be surprised to know the amount of illegals working in this country.

Conclusion

I know that the invasion of illegal sloops and illegal immigrants is

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Drexwell Seymour a tough battle to fight and overcome.

However, we must be innovative because what we have been doing in the past is not working. I am quite aware that people are desperate to leave their home in search of a better life. However, there are legal ways to enter a country.

Our country cannot continue to be invaded like this. We need to end this.

In addition to the solutions above, the British Government should do their part in assisting us not just for one week but all of the time.

Finally, while this article is about the illegal sloops and illegal immigrants from Haiti, we should not overlook the fact that there are illegal immigrants from other countries that we need to address and capture.

Other Peoples Affairs

Stephanie’s Kitchen

Location: Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a Babysitter ●Ensure a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children administering medicine doing housework and disciplining child when necessary Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 343-0484 This position is a new position Belonged are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labor Board

Leeward, Providenciales Seeking: Labourer Domestic Worker Mason Labourer duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Domestic Worker duties may include general cleaning Mason duties include altering and repairing brick, stone, tile or ceramic structures and surfaces.

Salary ranges $6.25 – $10.00 per hour Please Contact: 241- 5006 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Leeward Highway Providenciales Seeking: 1 Accounts Clerk Requirements: At least 6 years experience in Accounting Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferable Software Knowledge: QuickBooks, Excel and Word Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload Completing multiple tasks to deadlines Compensation: $36,000.00 annually Kindly submit application to: Air and Sea Agency Building or Email Address: airseaagency@gmail.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Location: Central Square, Leeward Highway Seeks two (2) Floral Store Assistants Skills needed: Retail Sales At least 3 years experience Exemplary customer service delivery Detail Oriented Self-Motivated Team player mindset To work 6 days a week Salary commensurate with experience Email your resume to castwoodtull@gmail.com One of these positions is new and the other is 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

Location: Downtown, Providenciales Is seeking a Cook Duties include setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment and the ability to cook a variety of foods.

Must have at least 5 years experience Must be able to work 5 days per week Salary is $7.50 per hour Please Contact: 241-2201 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

Eagle Claw Security

Owow Creative Studios

Palm Ventures Ltd.

Pinnacle Construction

Shore Way Construction

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

Caribbean Place, Providenciales Seeking: Graphic Designer Salary is $3000.00 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

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

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

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Fit for Charity event raises funds for local Charities

Grace Way Sports Centre, General Manager Adina Ciurar and class during her intense cardio kick boxing session

By Todeline Defralien

Starting off the New Year with just the right attitude, Grace Way Sports Centre recently hosted their Fit for Charity event which was geared to raise funds for local charities.

Which just a donation of $10, the community had the opportunity to help change the lives of many who are in need around their communities;

This initiative kicked off from Wednesday January 2nd and concluded on Saturday January 5th, 2019 with six (6) group fitness classes to dedicate to the Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation and Diabetic Association.

According to Grace Way Sports Centre, General Manager Adina Ciurar, the four day fitness event raised just about $1,000 to split equally between the three charities.

Classes were from, 6:00pm -7:00pm and 12:00pm - 1:00pm and Saturday 9:00am10:00am and 10:00- 11:00am.

After concluding their last session on Saturday January 5th, Grace Way Sports Centre, General Manager Adina Ciurar told The SUN, “We came up with this idea because we realise that the community is in need of support and I think that it is a great idea to mix charity with fitness. I think that it is a great start for the year and I know that

many people start with fitness resolutions. So we thought, why not mix it and try to get a little bit of donation and community involvement because we are aware that there are so many people in need and so many people fighting sicknesses and diseases.”

She added: “It was so hard to decide on which charities to donate this money and this year we decided to go with the Kidney Foundation, the Cancer Society and the Diabetic Association. We choose these charities because I think that there are a lot of people suffering from cancer, diabetes and kidney disease first of all and we also wanted to do a lot for children and other charities but we will address this next year because what we plan to do is to make it bigger and better to try and involve as many people as possible,”

Commenting on the support from the community, Ciurar said that it was really good and noted that a lot of people were not aware but hopefully next year and the following years they will receive even more support from the community.

“The sports centre donated the space and we will also donate some cash money, the instructors were very kind and they donated their time and skills, so it was really a community effort to make this happen and all monies that were raised were

put towards these charities,” she stated.

Ciurar also confirmed that there are plans to extend this programme to the other islands, North Caicos, Middle Caicos and South Caicos because they want this country to be as healthy as possible through fitness.”

“We recently visited Grand Turk and that was a project that we started last year and we had this boot camp that ran for eight weeks and we spoke to people about the importance of exercising on a daily basis. This is something that we wanted to do a long time ago and it was quite difficult to get sponsors onboard with us and it was also very time-consuming for us but everything was well worth it. We had over 57 people participating and I think that is really good and at the end we left some workout plans so that they could follow by themselves,” Ciurar explained.

Ciurar further advised persons to work hard to break habits, have a little bit of determination and perseverance and to get of that sofa and work at living a healthier life.

Fit for Charity raised a total of $1,000; Graceway Sports Centre also donated $200, so the Kidney Foundation, the Cancer Society and the Diabetic Association received $400 each.

Red Cross Community Outreach – Senior Citizen ‘Kindness Baskets’ Release Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross, a volunteerbased humanitarian organization dedicated to uniting Turks and Caicos Islands communities united in helping each other and inspiring voluntary action to strengthen Turks and Caicos Islands communities to prepare and respond in the times of crisis.

Those we help are at heart of everything we do. Our work is focused on the needs of the beneficiary and how we can help. We strive to actively listen to the beneficiary when

designing and delivering our services so that we work together to continuously improve them. The Red Cross advocate effectively on behalf of our beneficiaries where there are barriers to their receiving the essential services and aid their need.

The Outreach Programme focused on the elderly persons in our communities throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. We wanted to make sure these persons received practical essential items that they could utilize.

The ‘Kindness Baskets’ that were distributed

consisted of toiletries, non-perishable food, and clothing.

Furthermore, the outreach programme was able to reach 350 senior citizens in North Caicos, Middle Caicos, Providenciales, Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos.

The Red Cross will like to continue to provide essential resources to the vulnerable beneficiaries throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands so we need generous financial support from private sector and public sector entities that want to truly make a difference in the Turks and Caicos Islands communities.

TCFAF to host annual Hopelessly Romantic event

The Turks and Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation (TCFAF) will host its annual major fundraiser next week to raise funds in order to support the Performing and Visual Arts in TCI.

The event will take place on Saturday February 9th, 7:00pm at Stargazer Villa, Providenciales.

Hopelessly Romantic is held near Valentine’s Day each year under the stars at Stargazer Villa and features an amazing array of the best of our local talent to entertain all evening long, while enjoying passed canapés and desserts generously provided by chefs from a large selection of restaurants and resorts.

Organizers of the event anticipate about 250 attendees this year between volunteers, performers and guests.

Barbara Pankhurst of Turks & Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation said, “This event allows us to continue to support the Performing and Visual Arts in TCI, by providing vital scholarships for dance, music, voice and theatre, by purchasing musical instruments & equipment for schools and groups, by producing high caliber Arts events which allow our local artists to showcase their talent, often with professionals who provide outreach or master classes.”

She added: “We also help other groups and organizations produce their own shows when needed. This 17thTCFAF stellar season includes an Easter production of the classic tale of Coppélia, a new hilarious Christmas pantomime Aladdin, our annual Arts & Crafts Expo, and much more.”

According to Pankhurst, all proceeds raised will go towards Friends of the Arts and be used exclusively to support local dance, music and theatre scholarships, and all of the dance, music and theatre productions this year.

“There is a silent auction with a variety of items on which to bid, all generously provided by local businesses, artists and individuals who want to contribute to allow TCFAF to achieve its mission. If it wasn’t for the incredible generosity of our local artists, chefs and merchants, along with the hard work and dedication our volunteers, and the support of companies and individuals like yourselves, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy these wonderful performances on island, nor offer needed Arts Scholarships to our children and for that we are grateful.” she concluded.

Tickets are on sale at Unicorn Bookstore & Art Provo, single ticket prices are $75 and $130 Couple.

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Renarda Williams appointed as Customs Department’s Director of Compliance

The Turks and Caicos Islands civil service wishes to extend its congratulations to Renarda Williams on her recent appointment to the post of Director of Compliance within the Turks and Caicos Islands Customs Department.

Renarda joined the civil service in 2012 as a Tax Officer within the Ministry of Finance Revenue Department.

She holds an Associate Degree in Business Studies from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Barry University in Miami, Florida.

She is currently pursuing an MBA program by distance at Arden University in the United Kingdom and has benefitted from numerous training programs during her tenure at the Revenue Department including an attachment to Inland Revenue in Jamaica

funded by the Civil Service Professional Development Fund.

Commenting on the appointment Deputy Governor Anya Williams said: “The Director of Compliance is responsible for assisting the Collector of Customs in ensuring that adequate and appropriate control systems are operated within the Customs department. The post holder is responsible for planning and managing the internal audit programmes in all Operational Units and, along with the Collector is responsible for ensuring that the strategic direction of the Department corresponds to Government objectives.

We congratulate Ms. Williams on her successful appointment and hope that the training and experience gained in the Revenue Department will be an asset to her role. We are confident in her ability

and know that she will do extremely well.”

In expressing her thanks Ms. Williams said: “I am indeed grateful and excited for the opportunity to take on this role which has allowed me excel within the Ministry of Finance. I am known to be a hard-working, highly motivated and successful individual and a proud civil servant! During my tenure in the Revenue Department I have contributed tremendously to the work of that department, particularly the Compliance Division and although it saddens me to bid farewell to my colleagues, I look forward to this new challenge, to use the experience and knowledge gained to deliver the best quality service to my department, and by extension, the government and people Renarda Williams of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

TCI’s Public Accounts Committee to Meet Counterparts in Scottish Parliament and Westminster

Hon. Maxovonno Thomas, member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Assembly of Turks & Caicos Islands, led a delegation on a visit to Holyrood and Westminster from 21 - 24 January for a capacity-strengthening programme organised by CPA UK.

In addition to observing evidence sessions of the financial oversight committees of the Scottish and UK Parliament, the four-day programme offered opportunities for direct exchanges with UK Members of Parliament, committee clerks and officials, representatives of the UK National Audit Office, and other relevant stakeholders.

These exchanges covered good practice around crucial committee work, including building strong relationships with audit offices, questioning techniques for evidence sessions and producing effective reports.

The support is delivered as part of the UK Overseas Territories Project (UKOTP), a three-year project on public financial oversight delivered in partnership by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK), the UK National Audit Office (NAO) and the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA). The project works with partners in the UK Overseas Territories to deliver a series of activities focused on providing technical assistance, training and

Stay Sharp Barbershop, Just for men Lower Bight Plaza, Providenciales Is seeking Nail Technicians - $6.50 per hour •Duties include basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, nail repair, nail wraps and nail polishing.

•Pedicures and the application of acrylic toenails may also be performed.

Is seeking Barbers - $6.50 per hour •Cut, trim, and shape hair into desired style.

•Utilize clippers, combs, rushes, scissors, and blow-out guns to style and cut hair.

Is seeking Hairstylists - $6.50 per hour •Duties include shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, styling locs, deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring and weaving.

mentoring to support and encourage effective public financial management.

Hon. Maxovonno Thomas, said: “We are grateful to the CPA UK for arranging our visit to the Scottish Parliament and to Westminster to explore ways to enhance the effectiveness of our PAC. The opportunity to interact with our counterparts in the other jurisdictions will provide a deeper understanding of how other financial oversight committees operate, the methods they use and the ways in which we might be able to strengthen our own financial oversight responsibilities.”

Support to the Turks & Caicos Islands PAC will continue in March 2019 when the PAC Chair and Clerk

Hon. Maxovonno Thomas along with Audit officials from Turks & Caicos will attend the UKOTP Oversight of Public Finances Forum in Miami along with representatives from other UK Overseas Territories. The Forum will explore progress in Territories to date; address some of the common challenges faced by PACs, Internal and External Audit agencies; and look ahead to future opportunities for further development around public financial oversight.

GEMINI CONSULTANT COMPANY is applying forworkers for the following jobs; Caicos Traditional Grits and flour looking for 2 labours to look after farming, planting, cleaning on north caicos, 5 days per week, $6.50 per hour, 8:00 - 4:00 pm.

Magda Noel is seeking 1 domestic worker, working 5 days per week @ $6.50 S and J Contracting is seeking 3 cashier, 3 Gardiner and 3 construction helpers and 2 cleaners @ $6.50 per hour 5 days per week.

To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 346-4514 These positions are new positions Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

To all local fishermen Scales Seafood Market wants to invite all local fishermen to sell the freshly caught items to us for the best prices on the island.

It’s time to show our fisherman our appreciation of their skill and what they provide for us by giving them what they deserve for risking their lives every day for us not only to have a meal but also make a profit.

Prices are as follows: Conch peal $6.00 Whole lobster $5.00 Lobster tails $9.00 Unclean Fish $6.00 Clean Fish $7.00

Contact 3465647 on monday and friday or drop off resume at 42 CooperJack Bay Road. Provo or labour department.

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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TCI Customs shines during junior officer’s basic training

The Turks and Caicos Islands Customs Department, on the 25th of January 2019, concluded A three week Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council’s (CCLEC) Junior Officers Basic Training, which was commemorated by a closing ceremony. The Course was facilitated by Mr. Andy Fernelon, former Comptroller of the St. Lucian Customs and Excise Department. Thirteen Officers underwent this training, eight of which were Customs Officers, and five Assistant Customs Officers.

In an overview of the training course Mr. Fenerlon highlighted some of the arears covered; “We covered topics such as Legislation, baggage search, valuations, and classification, all of which are important to Customs Officers in the performance of their duties. There were three exams, one each week, and I must say that I am very satisfied with the results.”

The Collector of Customs, Ms. Chawa Williams expressed gratitude

for the opportunity to have obtained funding to facilitate the much needed technical training, and thanked Mr. Fernelon who is no stranger to the Customs Department for delivery of said training. In addressing the officers, she stated; “I am very proud of your achievements, and pleased with the results, which reaped an almost one hundred percent pass rate. We have invested in you, and we do expect a return on that investment. I am imploring all of you to not see this training as the end of things, but to also pursue your professional qualifications, whether it be an Associates, Bachelors or Masters Degree, by tapping into the Deputy Governor’s Office Professional Development Fund. By doing so, you will position yourself to elevate through the ranks within the Department.”

Deputy Collector Linda Malcolm, who has direct responsibility for Training, also addressed the Officers, stating; “This is not the end, it is only

the beginning. We want you to know that we will move off the scene and you will be the ones who will take over the Department. Like we always say, know your surroundings as a Customs Officer, know what you are supposed to do, continue to read the law, continue to know what your powers are, continue to do things based on what the Ordinance gives you the power to do.”

The top three officers receiving the highest result were Danielle Garland, Indiana Robinson, and Marylee Wilson.

Valedictorian Danielle Garland in her address to colleagues stated; “We have spent long hours studying and preparing, congratulations to us all. We have all done our best and we are now ready to hit the road running, and apply the knowledge we have worked so hard to gain… Remember success isn’t just about what you accomplish in life, but rather what you inspire others to do, as we leave here, let us never stop trying to inspire each other in a positive way.

Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Anya Williams who was on hand to commemorate the occasion expressed her congratulations to the team stating; “We extend our sincerest congratulations to the graduates of this three week training program and hope that the lessons learned will have a real impact on your day to day work lives. I take this opportunity to thank you for the jobs that you do and to recognize and appreciate how important the roles that you play are to your country. It is true that Customs is indeed our largest revenue earner, but I admonish to look at your jobs not solely from a revenue collection standpoint, but rather from a law enforcement perspective as well.

I encourage you to continue to take advantage of the training and other opportunities available to you to assist in your mobility in the service and to continue to serve our country well.”

The Stewart Family Honored With Outstanding Leadership In Social Responsibility Award At 2019 World Travel Awards

This year, the World Travel Awards bestowed a very special accolade as part of the 26th Annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, which took place at Sandals Montego Bay on January 28th, 2019.

The Stewart family on behalf of the Sandals Foundation was presented with the Outstanding Leadership in Social Responsibility award – a prestigious honor presented to an organization which has not only made a positive contribution to the travel and tourism industry, but to the very people and land who provide their businesses to flourish.

While millions have called the Caribbean their vacation destination, beach paradise or tranquil escape, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Sandals® Resorts, refers to it as something much more personal: home. His passion for the Caribbean region translated into the philanthropic values that have been at the forefront of the resort company’s values since its inception 37 years ago.

Many may believe Gordon “Butch” Stewart’s love affair with the Caribbean started with a reinvention of the hospitality industry, but there was already plenty of philanthropic activity stirring up in this salesman-turnedentrepreneur. At Appliance Traders Ltd, he brought the innovation of air conditioning to Jamaican consumers while sharing the same luxury for free at

Stewart Family the then newly built Cornwall Regional Hospital.

In 1981, after opening the first Sandals Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Stewart immediately began offering his assistance to anyone and everyone that needed it – all while navigating the uncertainty of a new company. Local communities like Whitehouse and Flanker experienced unprecedented transformation through donated supplies, free repairs and meaningful sponsorships.

2009 saw a new milestone for the brand as son Adam Stewart, now Deputy Chairman of Sandals Resorts,

decided to further organize these efforts by launching the Sandals Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Extending a reach far beyond Jamaica into Antigua, Saint Lucia, Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados and Turks & Caicos, the Sandals Foundation is committed to fulfilling the promise of the Caribbean community through investment in sustainable projects in Education, Environment and Community, directly improving lives and preserving surroundings, with a Corporate Social Responsibility Award presented in 2016 by World Travel Awards and new campaigns launching to eliminate

single-use plastic and Styrofoam across all resorts.

Fast forwarding to the Sandals Foundation’s 10-year anniversary this March, the impact has been truly remarkable with the overall dollar amount of projects and programs implemented valued at over 58 million dollars and the total number of persons positively affected across the region is well over 850,000.

The organization’s impact touches more lives than just countries the brand has resorts in – during times of crisis, the Sandals Foundation has been on the ground following natural disasters in neighboring islands, including Haiti and Dominica and the Out Islands of the Bahamas. When guests visit Sandals and Beaches Resorts, they are directly supporting countless projects taking place all over the region, restoring hope and changing the face of the Caribbean for generations to come.

The Sandals Foundation and Stewart family are proud to have been recognized with this highly coveted award, and look forward to continuing the Foundation’s efforts to make a longstanding positive social impact.

To learn more about the Sandals Foundation and the positive impact it’s made throughout the Caribbean, please visit sandalsfoundation.org/about/ourmission

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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.

2017 Winner

Allied Member of the Year

BCMS 681102

www.fortistci.com | 649-946-4313 |

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Amanyara Resort makes donations to Oseta Jolly Primary School

Over the past several years, Amanyara Resort has been partnering with Oseta Jolly Primary School, sponsoring them through a number of initiatives and recently made some donations in conjunction with the Ministry of Education Youth Sports & Library Services and guests of the resort.

In efforts following hurricane Irma and the temporary relocation of Oseta Jolly Primary School, Amanyara has donated several items that are imperative for the continues success of the youth of Turks & Caicos.

Several teaching and learning resources have been installed in

many classrooms as well playground equipment, picnic table and sunshades in the schools courtyard.

On Friday January 11th, 2019, Garrett W. Donovan, Resort Manager Amanyara presented items to Principal Handfield in the presence of Deputy Permanent Secretary of Educations, Mr. Amin McCartney, Director of Education, Mr. Edgar Howell, Education Officer for Primary Schools (Zone II), Mrs. Sarah Kennedy, other representatives from the Education Departments and Parent Fraternity.

Donovan told The SUN, ‘I am honored and proud of the opportunity

to represent Amanyara and its The donation of Toys was personal ownership in our common goal of donations provided by Dawn and supporting Oseta Jolly Primary School. Stephen Ciccone, of Washington D.C. We look forward to welcoming all the whom wanted to give back to the Turks students back home to Blue Hills once and Caicos during their first trip to the post-hurricane renovations are Amanyara and TCI. completed.’

Rachel Handfield, Principal

In addition, on January 21st, Oseta Jolly Primary School added, 2019 Amanyara also donated toys to “Amanyara continues to be an Infant I students at the local school. outstanding partner of Oseta Jolly

Donovan stated that every Primary School. Your donations have child were very happy to receive a new contributed tremendously to the overall friend, additional classroom mascots, development of our students and staff. large life-size stuffed animals will now Thank you and we look forward to reside in their own classroom to be your invaluable partnership in future enjoyed by all. projects.”

Deputy Permanent Secretary of Educations, Mr. Amin McCartney, Garrett W. Donovan, Resort Manager Amanyara

Garrett W. Donovan, Resort Manager Amanyara, Jenn Bell, Dawn Ciccone, Stephen Ciccone, guest of Amanyara

Garrett W. Donovan, Resort Manager Amanyara, Rachel Handfield, Principal Oseta Jolly Primary School

Stephen and Dawn Ciccone philanthropists

students and gifts 2

students and gifts 3

students and gifts

Students and new courtyard

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Flow TCI equips caregivers at Provo Children’s Home Full service communications and entertainment provider, Flow TCI, recently presented Executive Manager of the Provo Children’s Home (PCH), Mrs Rachel Taylor, with a total of seven (7) Samsung smartphones to aid in the day to day task of caregivers and administrators responsible for the management and welfare of its residents.

Making the presentation today at the Flow Headquarters, Country Manager, Delleriece Hall remarked, “Our mission at C&W TCI is to ‘Connect Communities, and Transform Lives’, and it is with this in mind that we endeavour to continue to support and partner with the management and staff of the Provo Children’s Homes as they position themselves in 2019 to be a safe haven for the young people who depend on their services.”

Provo Children’s Home is a privately established residential

care facility accommodating children ages 6 to 15 years old from around the Turks and Caicos Islands who are orphaned or deemed at risk with the assistance and collaboration of the Department of Social Development.

PCH Executive Manager, Rachel Taylor explains, “Currently there are nine (9) residents at the home, two (2) of which have been selected to represent the TCI and the TCIFA in Ft Lauderdale. We say thank you from the bottom of our heart to our sponsors like Flow, who always seeks to make a difference in the lives of our children.”

Taylor further encourages interested volunteers to contact the Provo Children’s Home to pledge their support atwww.pch.tc and for more information on how you can help the PCH to meet their aims and objectives, call 649-2427197 today.

L to R Marketing Communications Executive, Darron Hilaire, Executive Manger of PCH, Rachel Taylor, and Flow TCI Country Manager, Delleriece Hall

Sabotage at North Caicos airport

The TCIAA regrets to inform the general public that an unfortunate wave of vandalism has taken place on the Island of North Caicos. On Saturday January 19th, 2019 it was reported that persons vandalized property of the TCIAA rendering the fire truck, facility, lighting and other equipment inoperable. Ultimately resulting in the Authority not being in a position to support night services nor emergency

night services as would normally be the case.

We appeal to the public to be forthcoming with information relating to this act of sabotage. All information will be made available to the local police to support their investigation.

All efforts will be made to replace equipment and restore services to the community of North and Middle Caicos. The TCIAA has a responsibility

to provide services in compliance with all aviation safety standards and procedures.

Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority is a statutory body that was established in 2006 following the split of the Civil Aviation Department into the Civil Aviation Authority and Airports Authority.

TCIAA is mandated for the constructing, controlling and managing of airports;

providing and maintaining runways, taxiways and terminals for the efficient operation of airports; providing facilities for Customs and Immigration services, and Health and Security checks; and for incidental and connected purposes.

For more information call 649.946.4420 or email: info@tciairports. com. Find us on Facebook: www. facebook.com/tciairports or follow us on Twitter - @tciaa

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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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Sister Sister hosts annual Prayer Breakfast S

ister Sister would like to thank everyone who attended our 8th annual Praise, Worship, Prayer, Breakfast ( Tea Connection) on January 26th, 2019 at the Occasions Ballroom,

at the Airport Hotel, in Providenciales.

Please save the date. We are coming to Grand Turk on March 9th, 2019.

North Caicos is confirmed for March

11th, 2019 which is a public holiday. We are encouraging all of you who can join us to please attend.

South Caicos we are working on your date.

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Turks and Caicos Islands Celebrates Victory at the 26th World Travel Awards A

t the 26th Annual World Travel Awards on Monday January 28th, 2019, the Turks & Caicos Islands won the prestigious awards for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019 and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019.

Since the beginning of the New Year, the Turks & Caicos Islands has received several travel industry award nominations, continuing its multi-year streak of accolades. The Turks and Caicos Islands received eight (8) nominations for the 2019 World Travel Awards.

The World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony took place at Sandals

Montego Bay, Jamaica with industry leaders, luminaries and international media in attendance.

Most notably, the destination has won the award for Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019 for the first time, capturing the title from Antigua and Barbuda who held the coveted title every year since 2015.

The awards for Caribbean Leading Beach Destination and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination were accepted by Director of Tourism Ramon Andrews, Snr. Marketing Executive Jennifer Pardo, Snr. Public Relations Officer Elisha Jennings and Pamela Ewing, USA Regional

Marketing Manager of the Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board.

Additionally, the following awards were awarded to Turks & Caicos Islands during the ceremony: Turks & Caicos’ Leading Boutique Hotel 2019: Beach House Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Suite 2019: Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse at Windsong Resort, Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2019: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa, Caribbean’s Leading Private Island Resort 2019: The Meridian Club, Turks & Caicos and Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2019: The Palms Turks & Caicos.

Sara Spudowski, General Manager, The Meridian Club and Ms Rebecca Cohen of the World Travel Awards

Elisha Jennings, Senior Public Relations Officer and Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board accept the award for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019

Stacy Cox, CEO of Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association accepts the award for Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2019: The Palms Turks & Caicos

Stacy Cox, CEO of Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association with Armando Pizzuti, Executive Vice President, Turks & Caicos Collection

Stacy Cox, CEO of Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association with Turks & Caicos Collection team.

Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica

Graham Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards

Sara Spudowski, General Manager, The Meridian Club and Owner of Hertz Barbados

Turks & Caicos representatives at the 26th annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala

Vianel Filpo, General Manager, Beach House Turks and Caicos, Armando Pizzuti, Executive Vice President, Turks & Caicos Collection accepting the award for Turks & Caicos’ Leading Boutique Hotel 2019 for Beach House Turks and Caicos

Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board upon Turks & Caicos receiving the awards for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019 and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019

Sara Spudowski, General Manager, The Meridian Club accepts the award for Caribbean’s Leading Private Island Resort 2019: The Meridian Club, Turks & Caicos

Jennifer Pardo, Senior Marketing Executive and Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board accept the award for Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019

Stacy Cox, CEO of Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association accepts the award for Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2019: The Palms Turks & Caicos

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Graham Cooke, Founder of World Travel Awards with Jennifer Pardo, Senior Marketing Executive and Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board after accepting the award for Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019

Turks & Caicos representatives at the 26th annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala

Elisha Jennings, Senior Public Relations Officer; Stacy Cox, CEO Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism; Jennifer Pardo, Senior Marketing Executive and Pamela Ewing, USA Regional Marketing Manager of the Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board

Jennifer Pardo, Senior Marketing Executive and Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board accept the award for Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2019

Stacy Cox, CEO of Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association with Graham Cooke, Founder of World Travel Awards after accepting the award for Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2019: The Palms Turks & Caicos

Stacy Cox, CEO of Turks & Caicos Hotel & Tourism Association

Vianel Filpo, General Manager, Beach House Turks and Caicos, Armando Pizzuti, Executive Vice President, Turks & Caicos Collection accepting the award for Turks & Caicos’ Leading Boutique Hotel 2019 for Beach House Turks and Caicos

Turks & Caicos representatives at the 26th annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala

Jane Irion, Windsong Resort accepts the award for Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Suite 2019: Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse at Windsong Resort

Turks & Caicos representatives at the 26th annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala

Jane Irion, Windsong Resort and Graham Cooke after Ms. Irion collected the award for Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Suite 2019: Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse at Windsong Resort

Jane Irion, Windsong Resort accepts the award for Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Suite 2019: Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse at Windsong Resort

Gordon Butch Stewart, Chairman and Adam Stewart, Deputy Chairman, Sandals Resorts International accept the award for Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2019: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa

Ramon Andrews, Turks & Caicos Islands Director of Tourism and Tiffany Howard Acting CEO of St. Lucia Tourism Authority

Elisha Jennings, Senior Public Relations Officer and Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board accept the award for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019

Graham Cooke, Founder of World Travel Awards with Elisha Jennings, Senior Public Relations Officer and Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board after accepting the award for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019

Ramon Andrews, Director of Tourism, Turks & Caicos Islands Tourist Board interviewed by Breaking Travel News after accepting the award for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2019

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ENTERTAINMENT

Assault on ‘Empire’ actor Smollett investigated as hate crime

Chicago police said on Tuesday they were investigating an assault on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett as a possible hate crime after two men yelled racial and homophobic slurs and wrapped a rope around his neck.

The 36-year-old AfricanAmerican actor, who is gay, was reported to be in good condition after taking himself to a hospital after the incident early on Tuesday, police said.

“Given the severity of the allegations, we are taking this investigation very seriously and treating it as a possible hate crime,” Chicago police said in a statement.

Police did not identify Smollett by name, but gave his age and said he had a role on “Empire.”

The show’s co-creator, Lee Daniels, and representatives from 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Entertainment confirmed he was the victim.

“We have to love each other, regardless of what sexual orientation we are, because it shows that we are united,” Daniels said in a profanity-laced video on his Instagram account.

“Hold your head up Jussie,”

Jussie Smollett at the 2017 BET Awards Lee added.

The two unknown assailants, police said, approached Smollett on the street about 2 a.m.

CST and began a “possible racially motivated” attack, yelling racial and homophobic slurs.

The assailants hit him in the face, poured an “unknown chemical substance” on him and wrapped a rope around his neck before fleeing, police said.

Detectives were gathering

video of the area and looking for witnesses.

A representative for Smollett did not respond to requests for comment.

“Empire,” a hip-hop musical drama series, premiered on Fox Television in 2015. Its lead actress, Taraji P. Henson, won a Golden Globe Award in 2016 for her role and the show has received multiple Emmy Award nominations.

Smollett plays the character Jamal Lyon, a member of the family that is the focus of the show.

Smollett’s colleagues said they were shocked.

“The terror of racism and homophobia has no place in our society, it is the most indecent way to live,” Empire co-creator Danny Strong said on Twitter.

Raquel Willis, an AfricanAmerican transgender rights activist and executive editor of Out magazine, a lifestyle publication that centers on the LGBT community, condemned the attack on Twitter.

“The hate that fuels white supremacy is the same hate that fuels homophobia,” Willis said. “A conscientious society realizes it’s at war with both.”

James Ingram, R&B star and Michael Jackson collaborator, dies aged 66

US R&B artist James Ingram has died aged 66. TMZ reported that he had brain cancer. Ingram won two Grammy awards during his career: his performance on the Quincy Jones song One Hundred Ways earned him best male R&B vocal performance in 1982, and Yah Mo B There, a collaboration with the Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, won best R&B performance by a group or duo with vocals in 1985.

Ingram had two No 1 singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 From left, James Ingram, Quincy Jones and Michael McDonald in 2009 other chart: Baby, Come to Me with Patti “With that soulful, whisky-sounding Ingram’s Austin in 1982, and I Don’t Have voice, James Ingram was simply collaborations included Donna the Heart in 1990. He co-wrote with magical … Every beautiful note that Summer, Anita Baker, Nancy frequent collaborator Jones the song James sang pierced your essence and Wilson, Natalie Cole, Dolly Parton PYT (Pretty Young Thing), included comfortably made itself at home. and Kenny Rogers. His 1987 duet on Michael Jackson’s 1982 album But it was really no surprise, because with Linda Ronstadt, Somewhere James was a beautiful human being, Out There, was a Top 10 hit in the Thriller.

“It’s almost like I got the with a heart the size of the moon. UK and the US. Its songwriters won chance to go to Oz, and Quincy James Ingram was, and always will a Grammy for song of the year.

Fifteen years elapsed was the Wizard of Oz and Michael be, beyond compare.”

Ingram was born in Ohio between the release of Ingram’s Jackson was who he was dealing with in his world,” he told Jet in 1952. He started performing after fourth album, Always You in 1993, magazine in 1997. “Their work moving to Los Angeles, where he and his 2008 gospel album Stand ethic is unbelievable.” Ingram sang joined the band Revelation Funk. (In the Light). During the 90s, he on the 1985 US for Africa charity He played keyboards for Ray Charles, contributed to the soundtracks for single We Are the World, which and he sang on Jones’s album The children’s films such as Timmy’s Dude in 1981. Two years later, he Gift: A Precious Moments Christmas Jones produced.

Jones paid tribute to launched a solo career with the Story, Beethoven’s 2nd and Cats Don’t Dance.

Ingram in a statement to Billboard: release of his debut, It’s Your Night.

Michael Jackson family condemns new documentary on accusers

Michael Jackson’s family members said Monday that they are “furious” that two men who accuse him of sexually abusing them as boys have received renewed attention because of a new documentary about them.

The family released a statement denouncing “Leaving Neverland,” a documentary film featuring Jackson accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck that premiered last week at the Sundance Film Festival and is set to air in the spring on HBO and the U.K.’s Channel 4.

“Michael always turned the other cheek, and we have always turned the other cheek when people have gone after members of our family — that is the Jackson way,” the statement said. “But we can’t just stand by while this public lynching goes on.... Michael is not here to defend himself, otherwise these allegations would not have been made.”

The family points out that Jackson was subjected to a thorough investigation that included a surprise raid of his home, the Neverland Ranch, but was still acquitted at his criminal trial in 2005, in a case involving another young man.

Robson testified at that trial, saying he had slept in Jackson’s room many times, but that Jackson had never molested him. Safechuck made similar statements to investigators as a boy. Jackson died in 2009.

Both men filed lawsuits in 2013 saying stress and trauma had forced them to face the truth and admit they were sexually abused. The suits have been thrown out on technical grounds but are under appeal.

The Jackson statement calls the men “perjurers” because of this reversal, saying the family is “furious” that media outlets without evidence have chosen “to believe the word of two admitted liars over the word of hundreds of families and friends around the world who spent time with Michael.”

“Leaving Neverland” director Dan Reed said in a statement Monday that the film focuses only on the two men and their families because he felt “no need to include the opinions of people with no direct knowledge of what happened” to them.

“Anyone who sees the film will know it is solely about hearing the stories of two specific individuals and their families in their own words, and that is a focus we are very proud of,” Reed said.

Reed has said previously he has no doubts about the validity of the men’s claims.

The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they come forward publicly, which Robson and Safechuck have done on multiple occasions.

The family insists that truth and evidence are on their side.

“We are proud of what Michael Jackson stands for,” the statement said.

Chris Cuomo’s CNN show has its best month against tough foes

When CNN gave Chris Cuomo its 9 p.m. ET time slot last June, there was reason to fear it could be a television suicide mission.

After all, that hour is where the big dogs roam. Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity and MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow are the top two personalities in cable television. They still are, but Cuomo’s “Prime Time” quickly established itself as CNN’s most-watched program and, with 1.64 million viewers in January, is having its best month, the Nielsen company said.

“For certain, it was a challenge to begin with,” said Melanie Buck, the

show’s executive producer. “I thought that going in there as the underdog gave us the chance to go in there without expectations that we would compete with them on a nightly basis. I think it took some of the pressure off.”

For CNN, viewership in the time slot is up 49 percent over last January, when the network aired the second of two Anderson Cooper hours, Nielsen said.

Cuomo’s show made news in January with a head-scratching interview by President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudolph Giuliani. Buck said she and Cuomo sought to build a show

around the host’s expertise in law and million, ABC had 4.6 million, Fox had politics, and skill in interviewing.

3.2 million, ION Television had 1.44

Maddow led the 9 p.m. time million, Univision had 1.38 million, slot, and all of cable news, with a Telemundo had 1.2 million and the CW January nightly average of 3.25 million had 1.1 million. viewers, Nielsen said. Hannity averaged Fox News Channel averaged 2.36 million viewers in prime time. MSNBC 3.04 million.

It was a big week for news: Fox had 2.01 million, CNN had 1.34 million, News Channel, MSNBC and CNN were TNT had 1.3 million and Hallmark had the three most-watched cable networks, 1.29 million. including all of entertainment. Fox ABC’s “World News Tonight” News also reached the 17-year mark as topped the evening newscasts with an the top-rated network in cable news. average of 9.7 million viewers. NBC’s

Among the broadcasters, CBS “Nightly News” had 9 million and the won the week in prime time, averaging “CBS Evening News” had 6.8 million 5.7 million viewers. NBC had 4.9 viewers.

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE

Daily plate of fried chicken tied to higher risk of premature death

Women who eat fried chicken every day may be 13 percent more likely to die prematurely than people who avoid these foods, a U.S. study suggests.

Fried fish is only slightly better, with a seven percent greater risk of premature death from all causes associated with one daily serving, the study found.

“Eating fried foods does increase total calorie intake and risk of obesity, which is related to an increased risk of death,” said senior study author Wei Bao of the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

“However, in our analysis, we have accounted for total calorie intake, lifestyle habits, and obesity status,” Bao said by email. “After controlling for these factors, the association of fried foods

with all-cause death and cardiovascular death remained.”

As many as one in three adults in North America eat fast food, usually fried, every day, Bao and colleagues note in the BMJ.

During frying, foods can lose water and absorb fat, which may make meals crunchier and more appetizing but also encourage people to eat more than they should. Previous research has linked fried food to an increased risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, but the potential connection to premature death has been unclear.

For the current study, researchers examined diet questionnaire data from 106,966 women aged 50 to 79 who participated in the Women’s Health Initiative study between 1993 and 2017.

Workplace foods a source of unhealthy calories

Foods eaten in U.S. workplaces - whether purchased in cafeterias, or available to employees for free - are usually unhealthy, researchers say.

A survey of what working adults ate over the course of a week found that one in four people got food at work one or more times, and that it was generally high in empty calories, salt, fat and sugar.

These treats included pizza, soft drinks, cookies, brownies, cakes, pies and candy. They added up, on average, to nearly 1,300 calories per week, the study authors report in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

“The majority of this is not from cafeterias or vending machines but offered for free at social events and meetings, which surprised us,” said lead study author Stephen Onufrak, a researcher with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Obesity Prevention and Control Branch in Atlanta, Georgia.

Onufrak’s findings are drawn from a nationally-representative sample of 5,200 employed adults who took a survey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2012-2013, which asked what people ate over a seven-day period.

They found that 23 percent of workers obtained food at work during the week, including 17 percent who got food for free and 9 percent who bought food. Among the top contributors to calorie totals in both cases were soft drinks, sandwiches, tortilla and other types of chips, donuts and other pastries, burgers, pizza, burritos and candy.

As measured by a standard known as the 2010 Heathy Eating Index (HEI 2010), the workplace foods got an average score of 48.6, which is about the average score found in analyses of menu items at fast food restaurants, the study team notes.

HEI rates food types by how healthy they are, with whole grains, whole fruits and vegetables and lean protein sources like chicken and fish scoring high. Foods heavy in unhealthy fats, sodium and refined carbohydrates score low. A maximally-healthy HEI 2010 dietary score is 100.

While food obtained at work doesn’t represent the largest part of

A vending machine for sweets is photographed at an office building in Frankfurt, Germany, May 19, 2017 most people’s diets, about 11 percent of workers obtained food at work three times per week, and five percent of workers did so five or more times per week. That means millions of employees eat a large number of calories at work regularly, and it could be a significant part of their diet, the authors point out.

“Some workers may grab a snack, but others may be relying on work as a major component of their diet,” Onufrak told Reuters Health in a phone interview.

The researchers are now looking at characteristics of worksite wellness programs and how they can affect nutrition. For example, future worksite policies could create a “healthy meeting rule” that includes healthy options alongside pizza or cake, Onufrak said.

“It would be interesting to know more about the worksite food environment . . . and if worksites do offer more healthful choices but most workers are choosing the less healthful foods,” said Simone French, a researcher at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis who wasn’t involved in the study.

“Figuring out how to improve food choices at the worksite involves understanding the interplay between the foods available in the work environment and the foods that workers themselves prefer to purchase or consume,” she told Reuters Health by email.

On average, researchers followed each woman for about 18 years. During follow-up, 31,588 women died, including 9,320 who died of heart problems and 8,358 who died from cancer.

To assess fried food consumption, researchers looked at how often women reported eating certain items when they first enrolled in the study, including: “fried chicken”; “fried fish, fish sandwich and fried shellfish (shrimp and oysters)”; and other fried foods, such as French fries, tortilla chips and tacos.

After accounting for other factors that might hasten death such as limited education, inactivity and eating an overall unhealthy diet, researchers found that regularly eating fried foods

was associated with a heightened risk of death from any cause and, specifically, from heart problems.

Women who ate at least one daily serving of fried chicken were 12 percent more likely to die of heart problems than women who didn’t eat fried food, the study found. Fried fish, meanwhile, was associated with a 13 percent higher risk of death from heart problems.

But eating fried food didn’t appear to impact the risk of dying from cancer.

Participants who ate fried foods more regularly tended to be younger, non-white, with less education and a lower income. They were also more likely to be smokers, exercise less and have a lower-quality diet.

Too much toddler screen time tied to worse social, motor skills by kindergarten

Toddlers who spend too much time in front of televisions, tablets, and smartphones may not become as skilled at problem-solving, communication and other skills needed for school as their peers who have less screen time, a new study suggests.

Children in the study had an average of 17 hours of screen time a week when they were two years old, and 25 hours a week by the time they were three. This far exceeds onehour daily limit recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to allow children enough time for creative play and interactions with caregivers and peers.

“Screen time is most often a sedentary or passive behavior, with very few learning opportunities,” said lead study author Sheri Madigan of the University of Calgary and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute in Canada.

Part of the problem is that toddlers’ brains aren’t developed enough to apply things they learn from two-dimensional screens to what they experience in threedimensional life, Madigan said by email.

“If they see someone building blocks on the screen, this doesn’t help them build blocks in real life,” Madigan said.

Another reason screen time can slow development is that the hours passed in front of televisions and tablets mean kids may miss out on chances to scribble with crayons or play games that help them learn how to kick a ball or take turns.

“These are critical skills in early childhood, because mastery of skill is needed before further

development can occur,” Madigan said. “You need to walk before you can run, and you need to know how to hold a crayon before you can write your name.”

Compared to toddlers with less screen time, two-yearolds with more screen time tended to score lower, at age three, on developmental screening tests that measured communication, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving, and social skills.

The same pattern was seen for three-year-olds. The more screen time they had, the poorer they scored on developmental tests when they reached age five.

For the study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers surveyed 2,441 mothers in Canada about how much time their kids spent on typical weekdays and weekends watching television, movies or videos; playing video games; or using computers, tablets or other devices like smartphones.

Mothers also completed questionnaires about children’s progress with a range of developmental milestones during the course of the study.

The researchers also tested for reverse causation, that is, they wanted to know whether parents chose to put toddlers with developmental problems in front of screens more than toddlers without developmental problems.

This didn’t appear to be true, however suggesting that the screen time might have contributed to developmental delays, and not that developmental delays might have contributed to kids getting extra screen time.

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DUTCHIES BAR & RESTAURANT

Lori Mills

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Edrice Aristilde

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

Location: Grace Bay Gardens, Providenciales Seeking a Nanny-Housekeeper Duties: Attend to kids basic needs; general daily tidying of the home; once per week thorough cleaning; washing and ironing.

Salary: $250/wk; 30 hrs/wk Position currently held by a work permit holder Closing date for applications is February 15tth, 2019 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board, and/or emailed to lsmcase@tciway.tc

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

NERISSA FORTUNE

JOHANNE JACINTE

CARMEN/CRYSTAL ROBINSON

Location: Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking a Babysitter Duties include watching after the child, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, taking the child o school and also administering medicine To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 243-2700 This position is a new position Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send copies of their resume to the Immigration Board.

Location: Phase 2, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking 1 Babysitter Duties include ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing the child Must be able t work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact 344-2474 The 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

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BERNADETTE DOROTHY FORTUNATE

In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Duties include house cleaning, ironing, doing laundry, and cooking Salary: $6.25 per hour Please contact 344-6571 This is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

Scales Seafood Market

ELITE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS PROVIDENCIALES

Have opportunities for Teachers - Salary $1800.00 Cleaners - Salary $6.25 per hour Cafetear wokers - Salary $6.25 per hour Security Gaurds - Salary $6.25 per hour Contact - (649) 245-8334 or (649) 242-2838 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

T.B.T Construction

Located Grace Bay, Providenciales Looking for a Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines The applicant must be hard working To work 5 days a week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact Christina at 2421313 Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Location: Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking 2 Painters - ($8.00 per hour) Monday- Saturday Is seeking 4 Contractors - ($8.00 per hour) Monday - Satuday 2 Accountants - ($7.00 per hour) Monday- Friday The painters must be able to prepare painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint Contractors are responsible for providing all of the material, labor, equipment and services necessary for the construction of the project The Accounts are required to prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information Please Contact: 343-2559 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

GRAND TURK STORE

MEOSHI SMITH

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

Seeks to employ a Baby Sitter in Grand Turk For a 5 day week At a salary of $250.00 per week The successful applicant is required to supervise children and take care of them in the absence of their parents Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board zone 1 and to Meoshi Smith at telephone no.347-0951.

This position is presently being held by a work permit holder

FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019 – FEBRUARY 8TH, 2019

Judy Dean Location: Long Bay, Providenciales Is seeking a Babysitter to watch one child Duties will include, cooking, cleaning, bathing and dressing children This candidate will not have to work on Holidays and Weekends Must be able to work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 331-8422 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

SEE MORE TCI VILLAS & PROPERTIES LTD

Location: Grand Turk Is seeking for a Handyman/ Labourer Duties include providing repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling community spaces, and performing repair assessments.

Salary $6.25 hr To work 6 days a week Ph# (649) 231-4357/4494 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must send copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Is seeking to employ: DOMESTIC WORKER To work: Villa Renaissance, Grace Bay Providenciales Position held by Work permit holder / for renewal -Minimum of 2 years housekeeping experience - Strong English written and verbal skills -Able to work weekends and holiday when required Salary is based on experience or $7.00$9.00 per hr.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales Please contact: 941-6422 or Email: llawrence@hlbtci.com

SALAVATION ARMY

CAICOS FISHERIES

A new position Available One (1) Musician •To teach and setup musical departmentfor after school studentsat the church •Must be able to play organ, piano and guitarat church services/events •Any other duties pertaining to the Music department Relevant qualification and experience required a minimum of seven (7) years.

Salary based on qualification and experience range from $7.50-$8.00 per hour.

Submit application by February 8, 2019 to the following: Captain Miller Salvation Army Plantation Hills Providenciales 431-6802 Labor Commissioner Airport Road Providenciales

CAYA CONTRACTING

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

MARIE ETIENNE

REQUEL BASDEN 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 243-1275 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.

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

JOHN WILLIAMS 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

G K FOODS PROVIDENCIALES

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

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

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.

Nicoderme Augustin

W & V CONSTRUCTION

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

Seeks to employ a Seeks to employ domestic worker a Mason Tile Layer In Grand Turk in Grand Turk At a salary For a 5 day week of $300.00 per week At a salary of $350.00 per The successful applicants will week be required to maintain the The successful applicant is home by cleaning washing required to lay tiles as per and ironing approved building plans Interested Turks and Caicos during construction.

SUN to 15#04_24 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are required submit their applications to Islanders are required to the Immigration Board zone submit their applications to 1 and Nocoderme Augustin at the immigration board zone telephone no. 244-1451.

1 and w& v construction at This position is presently telephone no. 342-7278 being held by a This position is a new work permit holder position

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CARIBBEAN WORLD

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

Bill Clinton urges help for the Caribbean after deadly 2017 hurricane season which killed 3,300 people and caused over $280billion worth of damage, as he tours Puerto Rico with Hillary and Chelsea

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton announced dozens of projects Tuesday aimed at helping Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands recover from a deadly 2017 hurricane season as part of a two-day conference in the U.S. territory organized by his foundation.

The announcement comes as the region struggles to rebuild more than a year after hurricanes Irma and Maria caused billions of dollars in damage in Puerto Rico, Dominica, Antigua, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other spots.

‘Our work is far from over,’ Clinton said. ‘The work is not for those with short attention spans.’

With over 3,300 estimated deaths, 2017 was the deadliest season since 2005.

It was also the most costly for the developing nations of the region, with some experts estimating that the storms caused over $280billion worth of damage.

More than 550 people

representing over 400 organizations attended the conference of the Clinton Global Initiative, which Clinton created to help raise attention and money for causes worldwide.

Those at the conference included nonprofits that pledged to help provide clean water in the event of another disaster, build a hurricane resistant, solar-powered library and launch an in-home therapy pilot program, among other projects.

Many in the private sector promised to deliver several solar projects, including one that would make the Puerto del Rey marina in the island’s northeast completely solar powered and another that would provide solar panels and a battery bank to the emergency management office in the Puerto Rican island of Vieques, which is still running on generators more than a year after Maria.

Another project includes improving technology to help

governments across the Caribbean better prepare for natural disasters and their aftermath.

The pledges follow dozens of others made last year in previous conferences that include rebuilding schools, distributing solar lanterns and providing medical care and equipment.

Overall, Clinton said more than 50 commitments have been made so far this year.

Clinton arrived in Puerto Rico on Sunday along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and their daughter, Chelsea, the foundation’s vice president.

On Monday, the Clintons met with Gov. Ricardo Rossello and toured parts of the island still struggling in the hurricane’s aftermath. They also met with farmers, fishermen and small business owners in the southeastern part of the island, which is struggling to emerge from a 12-yearlong recession as its government tries to restructure a portion of its more than $70 billion public debt load.

Bill Clinton at the Miramar Convention Center, in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Tuesday this week for the conference

‘One of the things that a storm of this magnitude does ... is lay bare and make more acute already existing challenges,’ Bill Clinton said.

Antigua PM says Caribbean could be destabilised as a result of situation in Venezuela

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the Caribbean should be careful not to be drawn into the ideological war unfolding in Venezuela where attempts are being made to remove socialist Nicolas Maduro from office.

“These people are fighting an ideological war. They believe that socialism in Venezuela would plunge the people into poverty and so on. They want to get rid of these socialist regimes. Okay fine, they can fight their ideological wars but we have to deal with the practicality and the effects (on the region),” Browne said.

The United States, backed by several countries, including Canada and Brazil, have said they support Opposition Leader Juan Guaido who last Wednesday proclaimed himself as interim president.

But China, Russia and Cuba

have said they will continue to support Maduro, who was sworn into office earlier this month for a second consecutive term.

Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries, though divided on the issue, have nonetheless said they were against any interference in the internal affairs of the South American country and has sent a delegation to the United Nations seeking the intervention of Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the matter.

Browne, who said his administration will not support Guaido, warned that the unfolding situation in Caracas could cause serious problems for the Caribbean.

“Further, the destabilisation of Venezuela, you will have more refugees starting to come north. They coming to the Caribbean, they coming to us.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne

“So you will have a refugee problem. Now if there is, say, any form of military action, especially if you have the intervention of other states outside of this region, then you could imagine that

Saint Lucia: Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2019

Saint Lucia has won the award for the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ at the 26th annual World Travel Awards (WTA) in Jamaica at the Sandals Montego Bay on January, 28, 2019. Saint Lucia has won this award ten times, with the most recent honour in 2018.

The red-carpet award ceremony celebrates the most prestigious travel professionals and tourism brands in the Caribbean and North America. The World Travel Awards followed with the 37th edition of the Caribbean Travel Marketplace,

which is hosted by the In 2018, Saint Lucia Caribbean Hotel and Tourism was also bestowed the title of Association (CHTA) from ‘World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’. During the said January 29 – 31, 2019.

“To be continuously year, Saint Lucia recorded a recognized as the ‘Caribbean’s 5% increase in honeymoon Leading Honeymoon arrivals over 2017.

The island is also Destination’ is truly an honor, it demonstrates Saint Lucia’s making a strong bid for the commitment to excellence title of ‘World’s Leading and our unmatched romance Honeymoon Destination’ in product offering. Saint Lucia 2019.

The Saint Lucia offers endless experiences and breathtaking pitons with Tourism Authority (SLTA) the Caribbean Sea in open air is positioning the island settings; it doesn’t get more as a premiere luxury romantic than that!” Said destination, applying further Chief Executive Officer at the concentration to our niches Saint Lucia Tourism Authority that continue to drive (SLTA), Mrs. Tiffany Howard. business internationally.

we could turn a region right now that is a hemisphere of peace and tranquillity into a war zone”.

Browne said there were other implications for the region, many of whom depend on tourism.

“I am saying here the implications are very serious for us because we have an open economy. So if there’s any instability in this region and all of those containers and ships that normally come to the Caribbean they get diverted or they can’t move or can’t come, what you think is going to happen to us?

“What if the tourists decide, based on the instability in the region, they do not wish to come here. What is going to happen to our tourism receipts?

“I am saying here the consequences for us in the region, they are grave,” he said.

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Number of registered funds up in Cayman, insurance market solid

Although the hedge fund industry faced one its most difficult years since the financial crisis, the number of funds licensed by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority grew by 4.1 percent in 2018.

The total number of funds at the end of the year was just short of the 11,000 mark.

According to eVestment’s Hedge Fund Asset Flow Report, investors globally removed $19.64 billion from the industry in December, bringing total investor redemptions to $35.3 billion in 2018, the second highest investor redemptions since 2009.

Coupled with performancerelated asset declines of $52.4 billion during the year, total industry assets

dropped by $87.7 billion.

The number of Caymanregistered funds, however, jumped from 10,559 in 2017 to 10,992 last year.

At the end of 2018, there were 130 more master funds and 323 more registered funds compared with 12 months earlier. Only the number of administered and licensed funds declined by 14 and six, respectively, during that time period.

Despite a soft insurance market, Cayman’s captive insurance industry saw a “robust” number of new formations with 33 new licenses issued in 2018. This brought the total number of insurance companies to 730.

Class B, C and D licensees totaled 703 – up from 696 in 2017. About 21 percent of insurance companies in

these groups were formed as segregated portfolio companies. Pure captives and group captives represented the two main categories.

“These Q4 results are promising, and we look forward to further growth this year,” said Erin Brosnihan, chair of the Insurance Managers Association of Cayman. “We also note that the 2018 figures did not include Portfolio Insurance Companies, which would only further increase the numbers.”

The number of portfolio insurance companies increased from 10 to 19 last year. Portfolio Insurance Companies are regulated by CIMA, but do not need to be separately licensed as an insurance company.

The total value of premiums at

Bahamian Judge issues arrest warrant as Tycoon Peter Nygard misses court again

A Bahamian Supreme Court judge ordered the “immediate arrest” of Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard for failing to appear on three occasions to be sentenced for breaching a court order prohibiting him from engaging in any illegal dredging near his Lyford Cay home.

Justice Cheryl GrantThompson issued the bench warrant after saying she has “zero tolerance” for the Lyford Cay resident failing to honour her orders for him to appear in court for his own sentencing hearings two weeks ago, last week week, and again yesterday.She also ordered Nygard will have to show cause for why he should not be committed to prison for failing to show in court on those occasions, as she said the fashion designer was “duly informed” of the orders she made last week.

She requested Nygard’s attorney Keod Smith to appear in court on February 7 to explain why he did not appear for yesterday’s proceedings, despite placing himself on the record as Nygard’s attorney during a hearing a week ago and not formally withdrawing since.

Justice Grant-Thompson’s ruling came a week after she ordered Nygard to appear in court and explain why he failed to appear on two previous occasions at the time to be sentenced for dredging the sea bed near Nygard Cay between March and April 2015, and again in October of 2016, despite a June 2013 injunction prohibiting him from doing so.

Last year, retired Justice Rhonda Bain convicted and fined Nygard $50,000 for breaching her July 13, 2013 injunction prohibiting him from engaging in dredging activities at his Simms Point/Nygard Cay property. It was alleged that Nygard violated the injunction in December 2014.

If the fine was not paid

by March 21, 2017, Nygard faced 14 days in prison. He was further ordered to remove the excavated sand and return it to Jaws Beach by April 7, 2017 or face an additional $50,000 fine and a $1,000 fine for each day that order is not adhered to.

Nygard paid the fine before the specified deadline, but has since appealed that ruling.

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard

In July of last year, former Justice Bain found the 78-year-old to be in contempt of court breaching her July 2013 injunction—once between March and April 2015 and again in October of 2016.

Then, in an order that was made on June 29, 2018 and filed on July 23 of that year, retired Justice Bain ordered Nygard to be present before Justice Indra Charles in September 2018 for the purposes of concluding his mitigation and sentencing hearing.

Nygard appeared on September 28 for the mitigation and sentencing hearing, but for various reasons, including a recusal application against Justice Charles, those proceedings were again adjourned.

Via an order filed on October 9, 2018, Justice Charles ordered Nygard to appear in court on January 17 to hear the recusal application, as well as to conclude the mitigation and sentencing proceedings.

Nygard did not appear on January 17, however. Justice Charles subsequently adjourned those proceedings and directed that the mitigation and sentencing proceedings be heard before Justice Grant-Thompson on January 21.

Justice Charles also recused herself; not as a result of any successful recusal application by Nygard, but of her own volition.

When the matter

commenced last Monday, however, Nygard was not in nor around the court precincts – only his attorneys Keod Smith and Melissa Hall. The matter was adjourned to yesterday’s date, with Justice Grant-Thompson giving specific orders for Nygard to be present and explain himself in court over his failure to appear.

Yesterday however, neither Nygard nor Keod Smith were present in court when the bailiff called their names.

Nygard’s absence, however, came notwithstanding a letter dated January 24 from Carlton Martin, Nygard’s other attorney, that indicated that the designer would be in court in a “timely manner” on yesterday’s date. Thus, Mr Martin indicated in court yesterday that it was always his expectation that Nygard would be in court.

However, Mr Martin indicated that late on Sunday, he was informed that Nygard would not be appearing in court for medical/health reasons, and that a letter would be forthcoming from his doctors. An affidavit from Dr Lynwood Brown was subsequently brought to the court’s attention, which according to Mr Martin was comprehensive in addressing Nygard’s reasons for not appearing.

And somewhere in that affidavit was the suggestion that Nygard was not able to travel by air to Nassau to attend last week’s and yesterday’s proceedings for health concerns inclusive of dizziness and soreness.

However, Justice GrantThompson noted that had yesterday’s proceedings been that of a criminal nature, Dr Brown’s affidavit— which Mr Martin himself said he saw for the first time yesterday morning – would be regarded as “triple hearsay” given that Dr Brown did not examine Nygard himself, but rather spoke with other doctors who dealt with Nygard.

Nonetheless, Mr Martin asserted that Nygard was not playing games with the court, and that conclusions should not be made “lightly” concerning his client’s health. He thus asked the court to give Dr Brown, and Nygard by extension, the benefit of the doubt concerning their claims.

the end of 2018 increased to US$15.4 billion from US$12.4 billion a year earlier, and total assets in the sector grew from US$61 billion to $68.7 billion.

Meanwhile, company statistics are set for another recordbreaking year after the total number of companies registered in Cayman reached 106,291 in the third quarter of 2018.

The Cayman Islands Company Registry saw 15,494 new companies, more than at any time since the financial crisis, and 6,894 terminations through November 2018. This compares with 13,046 new registrations and 10,203 terminations for the full year in 2017.

J’can/Caribbean private sector scores low on international trade coordination

The private sector is supposed to be the engine of economic growth in most countries and is supposed to play a key role in the export of goods and services, especially in small, open developing economies such as Jamaica and its partners in the Caribbean Community (Caricom). As is often said, it is the private sector which trades. Government involvement as a trader is now quite limited.

A vibrant private sector is critical to advancing Jamaica’s and Caricom’s participation in international trade, particularly in expanding exports. The role of the Government is to provide the private sector with the enabling environment and institutions. Government is responsible for making policy, adopting legislation and regulations, negotiating trade agreements, and settling trade disputes, among other things. The private sector must be involved in this work as a key stakeholder.

Research shows that in developing countries, such as Jamaica/Caricom, much of the private sector is informal. Here in Jamaica, when we think of the private sector we do not include small farmers and street traders. Yet, over the years, small farmers have played an important role in the export of agricultural produce and informal commercial traders have been active in both exports and imports. In fact, history shows that some small farmers and street traders evolved into major companies.

The two oldest private sector organisations in Jamaica are the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) founded in 1779, and the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), in 1895. The Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) was founded in 1947 and the Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA), in 1966. Both merged in 2018 to form the Jamaica Manufacturers’ and Exporters’ Association (JMEA).

This combination may give the false impression that exports only include manufactured goods and not fresh agricultural produce and services.

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) was established in 1976, and states that it is a national organisation of private sector associations, companies and individuals working together to promote a competitive and productive private sector and seeking to influence national policy issues.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Hathaway

Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Fortuna Belrose, is of the opinion that the death of a British national here in Saint Lucia will not affect the diplomatic relations between the island and the United Kingdom.

Belrose was questioned on the death of longtime Saint Lucia resident, Robert ‘Bob’ Hathaway, whose body was discovered with “apparent wounds” recently and whether it would affect the relationship between the two countries.

But according to her, crime happens everywhere in the world and it is important to maintain dialogue and diplomacy.

“I think in the age of diplomacy and dialogue, that’s what really matters, the constant engagement, getting people on all side to understand the issues that prevail because crime happens everywhere, anywhere in the world crime happens,” she stated.

“And so it is important that we continue to dialogue and maintain our relations.”

Belrose did admit the incident could affect how Saint Lucia looks as a nation.

“I think any death in any society will affect the society at large and when it happens to somebody who’s been in Saint Lucia for a number of years, whether they were German, English, you name it, it would affect anything, it would affect how we look as a nation,” she stated.

She however said the important thing is how well Saint Lucia responds as a country.

“I think the important thing is how well we respond as a country to those issues, how well we resolve the crime and I think with our government, what we are attempting to do is to ensure that we provide the attention that is necessary to deal and address the issues that plague us,” she noted.

Belrose pointed out that it is up to all Saint Lucians to make sure that incidents, such as the one involving Hathaway, don’t happen again.

“The case of Bob Hathaway is one of many that we have to resolve as a country and I think the onus is on all of us as citizens to ensure that we rally and try to make sure that such situations do not happen,” she remarked. “And this is where we are, trying to solve the problem as opposed to propelling it into the international arena.”

Last week the main opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party said the killing of Hathaway will place the island’s justice system under by microscope by the British government.

Huge Sargassum Seaweed Blooms Again Threaten Florida, Caribbean and Mexico

The waters off South Florida, Mexico and in the Caribbean could see record amounts of sargassum seaweed again this year, researchers say.

A bulletin from the University of South Florida said the amount of sargassum in the Central West Atlantic had increased slightly from the record amount recorded in November.

That month, USF researcher Mengqiu Wang found more than double the November average of seaweed as measured between 2011 and 2017, the Palm Beach Post writes.

“That means 2019 could be similar to the situation in 2018 but whether it develops into a massive bloom may depend on environmental conditions such as temperature and nutrient availability,” Wang told the newspaper. “The most immediate impact would be in the Caribbean.”

Like red tide and bluegreen algae that have fouled Florida beaches, sargassum is also an algae.

The brown algae form a seaweed that usually bunches up into huge mats. These mats provide shelter, food, breeding grounds and nurseries for a variety of marine life from fish to sea turtles and birds, according to the PBS Nature Now blog. The seaweed is usually found in the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic.

About seven years ago, however, a huge patch was discovered far to the south off the coast of Brazil.

From there, the sargassum flows into the Caribbean Sea, depositing tons of seaweed on island beaches, then up into the Gulf of Mexico, where it can foul beaches in Mexico and Florida.

The blooms can get then caught in

Sargassum Seaweed the Gulf Stream and make it as far north as New England.

“It’s been pretty interesting.

There doesn’t seem to be any knowledge of these inundations happening historically. There’s no real record of them. So sargassum has been washing ashore periodically — 2011, then again in 2014, 2015 and now again this year (2018) — we’re getting big inundations of sargassum. That means feet high of sargassum washing ashore in the Caribbean,” Amy Siuda, an assistant professor of marine science at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, told WMNF.

Siuda said there could be a number of causes for these blooms, including more nutrients on the ocean surface, global warming, or atmospheric dust from Africa.

USF oceanography professor Chuanmin Hu last week released a satellite image that showed a bloom three to four miles from Palm Beach, Florida.

“Some of these may drift towards the beaches,” Hu told the Palm Beach Post. “This trend will continue for at least another couple of months as these sargassum rafts come from the Caribbean and we

see a lot of them in the Caribbean right now.”

Last summer, tons of sargassum had to be removed from popular tourist destinations in Mexico. More than 111,000 cubic yards of sargassum were collected near Cancun, according to the Yucatan Times. In Quintana Roo, more than 196,000 cubic yards were collected, and tons more remained in the water.

Caribbean islands also are suffering because of the seaweed. In addition to mucking up the sandy beaches and smelling awful, sargassum is affecting fish populations. It can cover sea turtle nests and prevent hatchlings from reaching the sea. It also can block sunlight from reaching coral reefs.

The government on the island of Barbados declared a national emergency last June, Science magazine reported.

A resort in Antigua was forced to close temporarily after sargassum filled its bay, the Washington Post said. Officials in Trinidad and Tobago want an early-warning system that would use satellite imagery to predict how bad the blooms could get.

Latin America, Caribbean will need 23 million health and education professionals by 2040

A new study released by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), revealed that Latin America and the Caribbean will need 23 million health and education professionals by 2040.

The new study is from the IDB’s latest series on The future of work in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In its projection of the demand for social sector professionals in 24 countries in the region – which includes The Bahamas – the IDB study estimates that the region will need 12 million teachers, three million doctors and eight million nurses by the year 2040.

The study also highlights that jobs in education and health are good quality jobs, especially for women.

“Our study shows that, even in the framework of the fourth industrial revolution, we can expect the number of teachers, doctors and nurses in Latin America and the Caribbean to continue growing at great speed,” explains Marcelo Cabrol, manager of the IDB’s Social Sector.

“Our methodology allows us to know that, for example, a third of the teachers that will be needed in 15 years, and almost two-thirds of the doctors and nurses, are people who have not yet begun their working life.

Marcelo Cabrol, manager of the IADB Social Sector

“Faced with this reality, the key is to ensure that these new professionals have the skills and training they need to be the teachers, doctors and nurses of the future,” says Cabrol.

The IDB said the study’s projections are based on a series of variables specific to these sectors.

In the case of education, the school-age population, school enrollment rates and the number of children per teacher are considered.

For the health sector, the number of doctors is estimated with respect to the ageing population that will exist in the coming decades, as well as the proportion of nurses for each doctor.

In addition to presenting projections for the future, the IDB’s study, Education and health: The sectors of the future? analyzes the evolution of the employment of teachers, doctors and nurses in Latin America and the Caribbean over the last four decades.

“These three occupations have been growing significantly in the region, but the most remarkable thing is that the jobs in education and health care, in comparison with other sectors, of good quality,” explains Marcelo Cabrol.

The publication not only shows evidence that the income of teachers, doctors and nurses in Latin America and the Caribbean has grown significantly in recent years but also that these professionals are more likely to receive a pension in old age than other professionals such as engineers, lawyers, journalists or accountants.

In addition, women represent the majority of social sector workers, and the gender wage gap is substantially lower in these occupations than in others.

“While, in our region, women with post-secondary education still earn on average 28 per cent less than men, in education and health this difference is around 10 per cent,” said Cabrol.

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UK leader seeks Brexit deal changes, but EU stands firm

British Prime Minister Theresa Macron said the agreement “is the best can still win Parliament’s backing if it May on Tuesday won a few weeks to accord possible. It is not re-negotiable.” is changed to alleviate concerns about salvage a Brexit deal but headed toward Guy Verhofstadt, the top Brexit official the Irish border measure, known as the a clash with the European Union by at the European Parliament, said there backstop. The backstop would keep promising to overhaul the divorce was “no majority to reopen or dilute” the U.K. in a customs union with the EU in order to remove the need for agreement she spent a year and a half the deal. negotiating with the bloc.

It was the latest disorienting checks along the border between the

Trying to break the U.K.’s chapter in a Brexit process that has U.K.’s Northern Ireland and EU member Brexit deadlock, May got Parliament’s grown increasingly surreal since Ireland after Britain leaves the bloc.

The border is crucial to the backing for a bid to rework an Irish Parliament rejected May’s divorce deal border guarantee in the withdrawal two weeks ago, leaving Britain lurching divorce deal because it will be the only deal — a provision May and the EU toward a cliff-edge no-deal” departure land frontier between the U.K. and the EU after Brexit, and because the free both approved, and which the bloc from the bloc on March 29.

A series of Commons votes flow of people and goods underpins insists cannot be changed.

“It is now clear that there is a Tuesday on next steps submitted by both the local economy and Northern route that can secure a substantial and both pro-Brexit and pro-EU legislators Ireland’s peace process.

Opposition to the backstop by sustainable majority in this House for ended up sending starkly mixed leaving the EU with a deal,” she said, signals, as lawmakers backed a call to pro-Brexit lawmakers — who fear it will promising to “obtain legally binding renegotiate the deal, and also approved trap Britain in regulatory lockstep with changes to the withdrawal agreement” a rival motion ruling out a no-deal exit. the EU — helped sink May’s deal on Jan. from the EU.

May had urged lawmakers to 15, when Parliament rejected it in a 432

The EU immediately ruled that “send an emphatic message” to the EU, to 202 vote.

On Tuesday, Parliament backed, out, insisting in a statement that the but their response is likely to leave the current deal with the U.K. remained the bloc even more confused about British by 317 votes to 301 votes, a call for the border measure to be replaced by “best and only way” to achieve an orderly aims.

Brexit. French President Emmanuel May believes her agreement unspecified “alternative arrangements.”

British Prime Minister Theresa May

Most members of Parliament oppose leaving without a deal, but they rejected several proposals that tried to wrest control of the Brexit process from the government and give it to Parliament so lawmakers could stop Britain crashing out of the EU without a deal. Some opposition Labour Party members sided with the government, worried about being seen as obstructing Brexit.

Lawmakers approved, by a narrow 318 votes to 310 votes, a motion ruling out a “no-deal” Brexit but not saying how that should be achieved.

The vote is not legally binding, but has political force as an expression of the will of Parliament.

DOJ’s Whitaker says Russia probe ‘close’ to being completed

WASHINGTON — The special Mueller has charged 34 people, counsel’s Russia probe is “close to including several close to the president. being completed,” the acting attorney But he has yet to accuse anyone close general said in the first official sign that to the Trump campaign of conspiring with the Kremlin to hurt Democrat the investigation may be wrapping up.

Acting Attorney General Hillary Clinton and help Trump win Matthew Whitaker’s comments the election.

Whitaker, who is seen as Monday were a departure for the Justice Department, which rarely comments a Trump ally, took over the Justice on the state of the investigation into Department — and oversight of the whether President Donald Trump’s Mueller probe — after Jeff Sessions campaign coordinated with Russia resigned as attorney general in during the 2016 presidential election.

November at Trump’s request.

Whitaker has drawn criticism

“The investigation is, I think, close to being completed,” Whitaker for not recusing himself from the said Monday at the end of an unrelated Russia investigation, even though he news conference in Washington. He has publicly criticized it in the past. A said he had been “fully briefed” on the top Justice Department ethics official advised him to step aside out of an probe.

Whitaker did not elaborate or give any “abundance of caution,” but Whitaker timetable for the end of a nearly two- declined to do so. to Justice year investigation that has shadowed According Department regulations, Mueller has to Trump’s presidency.

So far, special counsel Robert provide a report to the attorney general

Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker at the conclusion of his investigation laying out his prosecution decisions.

But it’s unclear what form the report will take or whether it will be released publicly.

And depending on when Mueller wraps up, the report may not go to Whitaker. Trump has nominated

William Barr to serve as the next attorney general. His confirmation hearing was held this month and he’s awaiting a vote in the Senate.

Barr told the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this month that he wants to release as much information as possible about Mueller’s findings, but he has hedged on specifics.

Trump has slammed the Russia investigation as a “witch hunt” and says there was no collusion.

The evidence so far shows that a broad range of Trump associates had Russia-related contacts during the 2016 presidential campaign and transition period, and several lied about the communication.

Those contacts, according to Mueller’s indictments and U.S. intelligence agencies, occurred while the Russian government carried out a multifaceted effort to influence the 2016 presidential campaign and attempt to sway it Trump’s way.

Former landscaper pleads guilty to 8 murders in Canada

A former landscaper accused of sexually assaulting, killing and dismembering men he met in Toronto’s Gay Village district over seven years pleaded guilty Tuesday to eight counts of first-degree murder.

Bruce McArthur, wearing a black sweater, stood up and softly said “guilty” as each charge was read.

Police last year found the remains of seven of the men in large planters at a property where McArthur had worked and used as storage. The remains of the eighth victim were found in a ravine behind the same property in midtown Toronto.

The prosecutor, Michael Cantlon, said the cases ranging from 2010 to 2017 involved sexual assault or forcible confinement and said the bodies were hidden and dismembered.

Several of the victims were apparently strangled.

Sentencing and victim impact statements are to start Feb. 4. More information on his crimes is also expected to be released.

McArthur, now 67, moved to the Toronto area around 2000 and previously lived in a suburb where he was married, raised two children and worked as a traveling salesman of underwear and socks.

His landscaping business was small, but he periodically hired workers, including a 40-year-old man who disappeared in 2010.

Police set up two special task forces to look into the disappearances of men in the Gay Village area of Toronto after some went missing.

The alleged victims fit a pattern: Most were of Middle Eastern or South Asian descent and lived on the margins of Canadian society, their disappearances attracting little

attention.

One victim hid the fact that he was gay from his Muslim family.

Another was a recent immigrant with a drug problem. Another alleged victim was homeless, smoked crack cocaine and worked as a prostitute.

But then Andrew Kinsman vanished. The 49-year-old LGBQT activist and former bartender in Toronto had many friends. When he suddenly went missing the day after Toronto’s gay pride parade, his friends noticed quickly, and so did the police.

Police set up second special task force to look into the disappearances of men in the Gay Village shortly after Kinsman went missing.

He was last seen on a surveillance video getting into McArthur’s van on June 26, 2017, and his DNA was later found inside, as was the ligature with which he was

apparently strangled.

Members of the LGBTQ community long voiced concerns about a potential serial killer and pushed for answers in light of the disappearances.

An initial police task force in 2012 didn’t lead to an arrest.

McArthur has since been charged in the deaths of Kinsman, Selim Esen, Majeed Kayhan, Dean Lisowick, Soroush Mahmudi, Skandaraj Navaratnam, Abdulbasir Faizi, and Kirushna Kanagaratnam.

Karen Fraser, who lives at the home where McArthur stored the body parts, said he was evil, but hadn’t known that version of him.

McArthur worked at the home for 10 or 12 years for Fraser and her husband. He used the home as storage for his landscaping business and would often visit the garage several times a day.

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Trump friend Roger Stone pleads not guilty in Russia probe

Roger Stone, a longtime adviser and confidant of President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges in the Russia investigation after a publicityfilled few days spent slamming the probe as politically motivated.

The political operative and self-described dirty trickster faces charges that he lied to lawmakers, engaged in witness tampering and obstructed a congressional investigation into possible coordination between Russia and Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

He was uncharacteristically quiet during Tuesday’s brief court appearance, rising to his feet to say, “Yes, Your Honor,” as U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Robinson asked if he would agree to the conditions of his release, including restricted travel.

Stone attorney Robert Buschel entered the plea on his client’s behalf.

The voluble Stone, 66, held no press conference as he arrived and departed the courthouse amid dueling chants of “Lock Him Up” and “We Love Roger.” He waved and smiled to the small crowd, some holding up glowing photos of him, and he largely ignored a group of protesters carrying signs reading “Dirty traitor.” The Beatles’ “Back in the U.S.S.R.” blared from speakers outside the courthouse.

Although large crowds surrounded him as he was driven away in a black SUV, Stone was more subdued than during the circuslike atmosphere of his Friday court appearance, when he emerged in a blue polo shirt, flashed a Richard Nixon victory sign, predicted his vindication and vowed that he would not “bear false witness against the president, nor will I make up lies to ease the pressure on myself.”

Stone, who was arrested

Former campaign adviser for President Donald Trump, Roger Stone arrives at Federal Court last week at his Florida home, is the grand jury subpoena last the sixth Trump aide charged in summer and took his challenge special counsel Robert Mueller’s of Mueller’s authority to a federal investigation. appeals court. A three-judge panel

The indictment does of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the not accuse Stone of coordinating District of Columbia has yet to rule with Russia or with WikiLeaks on in the case. the release of hacked Democratic Mueller’s team and lawyers emails. But it does allege that he with the U.S. attorney’s office for misled lawmakers about his pursuit the District of Columbia are jointly of those communications and prosecuting the case against Stone. interest in them. The anti-secrecy They did not push for Stone to be website published emails in the jailed or for Robinson to impose a weeks before the 2016 presidential gag order in the case. election that the U.S. says were He remains free on stolen from Democrats by Russian $250,000 bond. operatives.

Stone, who has alleged

Acting Attorney General without evidence that the FBI used Matthew Whitaker said Monday “Gestapo tactics” in arresting him, that the investigation is “close to has said he did nothing more than being completed,” although an exercise his First Amendment rights exact timetable is unclear. to drum up interest with voters

Mueller continues to be about the WikiLeaks disclosures. He interested in hearing from Stone has also denied discussing the issue aide Andrew Miller, who is fighting a with Trump. grand jury subpoena, indicating the “That’s what I engaged in. special counsel could be pursuing It’s called politics and they haven’t additional criminal charges against criminalized it, at least not yet,” Stone or others related to the release Stone said Sunday on ABC’s “This of hacked material during the 2016 Week.” election by WikiLeaks, its founder, “All I did was take publicly Julian Assange, and the online available information and try to persona Guccifer 2.0. hype it to get it as much attention

Paul Kamenar, Miller’s as possible, because I had a tip, attorney, said Mueller’s team the information was politically notified him of their continued significant and that it would come interest late Monday. Miller defied in October,” he added.

Egypt arrests activists after commemoration of uprising

Egypt has rounded up at least six activists in the last couple of days in a wave of arrests coinciding with the anniversary of the 2011 uprising, a rights lawyer said Wednesday.

Authorities have waged a sweeping crackdown on dissent in recent years, reversing freedoms won in the popular uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Security is especially tight around the anniversary of the Jan. 25 uprising and public commemorations of it are largely banned.

Negad Borai, the lawyer, said that among those arrested in the past two days is Yehia Hussein Abdel Hady, the former spokesman of the Civil Democratic Movement.

The coalition of secular and leftleaning political parties had called for a boycott of Egypt’s presidential election last year.

The other five activists were arrested on Monday after they attended a ceremony commemorating the uprising, Borai said.

The five were members of the Karama, or Dignity, party founded by opposition leader Hamdeen Sabahi, the only candidate who ran against President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in the 2014

30 bodies of migrants found after boats capsize off Djibouti

Rescuers search for survivors on the beach after two boats carring migrants capsized

Thirty bodies have been found after some 130 migrants went missing off Djibouti when two boats capsized in rough waters, the U.N. migration agency said Wednesday.

Sixteen survivors were recovered, and the tiny East African nation’s coast guard continued a search and rescue operation after Tuesday’s accident, the U.N. said in a statement. Witnesses said large waves caused the overloaded boats to tip over about a half-hour after departing.

An 18-year-old survivor told the migration agency he had boarded one of the boats with another 130 people, including 16 women. There were no immediate details on the second boat.

Thousands of migrants from the turbulent Horn of Africa region set off every year from Djibouti to cross the Bab al-Mandab Strait for the Arabian Peninsula with hopes of finding work in rich Gulf countries.

The vast majority of the migrants are Ethiopian, young and male, the migration agency says.

The crossing is dangerous, with smugglers in some cases forcing migrants overboard before reaching their destination. Other boats have been fired on as they approach Yemen, where fighting continues between pro-government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels.

“This tragic event demonstrates the risks that vulnerable migrants face as they innocently search for better lives,” said the migration agency’s Djibouti chief of mission, Lalini Veerassamy.

The agency’s Missing Migrants Project says at least 199 people have now drowned off the Djibouti coast near Obock, where the latest capsizing occurred, since 2014.

More than 700 other deaths have occurred further off shore on the route from the Horn of Africa to Yemen, according to the project’s data.

The route also sees a flow of migrants from Yemen toward the Horn of Africa as people flee war.

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The whereabouts of the six activists are still unknown, Borai said. A spokesman for Egypt’s Interior Ministry, which oversees police, did not respond to phone calls and messages seeking comment.

It is not clear if the activists are among 54 people who authorities said Tuesday were detained for plotting to foment chaos on the anniversary of the uprising.

The Interior Ministry said those individuals, most of them alleged members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group, were

arrested over the past weeks in different locations.

The Muslim Brotherhood won a series of elections after the 2011 uprising. Mohammed Morsi, a senior Brotherhood member, was elected president in 2012 but was overthrown by the military the following year amid mass protests against his rule.

Authorities have since branded the group a terrorist organization and have arrested thousands of its members, sentencing many of its top leaders, including Morsi, to life sentences or death.

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WORLD NEWS

17 on trial in deadly Tunisian beach attack on UK tourists

Seventeen people went on trial Tuesday over Tunisia’s deadliest extremist attack, a massacre at a Mediterranean resort in 2015 that killed 38 people, most of them British tourists.

The judge read out a report detailing what happened on June 26, 2015, in the coastal city of Sousse: How attacker Aymen Rezgui walked onto the beach of the Imperial Hotel and used an assault rifle to shoot at tourists in lounge chairs, then continued onto the hotel pool before throwing a grenade into the hotel.

Rezgui, a Tunisian student who trained with Libyan militants, was killed about 15 minutes later by police, the judge said. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.

Rezgui’s autopsy showed he was under the effect of an illegal drug as well as medications, according to the judge.

The trial has been postponed several times at the lawyers’ request. It reopened Tuesday in Tunis, more than 3-1/2 years after the attack.

All the defendants deny any direct role in the attack.

Some of the defendants face potential capital punishment for charges of premeditated murder, threatening state security and belonging to a terrorist-linked group.

Some of those who testified acknowledged ties to the man considered the orchestrator of the attack, Chamseddine Sandi, saying he asked them to case out the area ahead of time. One said he sent Sandi photos via the internet of potential targets, including foreign businesses based in Tunis.

Defendant Mahmoud Kachouri said he was a classmate of Rezgui’s and they used to have coffee together. Still he insisted “he never talked to me about the operation he was planning.”

The 17 on trial are among some 40 people overall suspected of involvement in the attack, according to defense lawyer Hanene Khemiri. They include six security agents who are accused of failing to prevent or stop the attack.

Khemiri said some of the defendants were tortured by police.

In addition to the massacre at the beach resort, Tunisia suffered two other major attacks in 2015. At the famed Bardo Museum, 22 people were killed by extremists while 12 perished in the center of Tunis on a bus carrying presidential guards.

The Islamic State group also claimed responsibility for those attacks, which, along with the attack at the Imperial Hotel, devastated the country’s tourism sector as travel agencies pulled out and governments issued travel warnings.

Tourism has since partially bounced back after Tunisia’s government implemented a series of measures aimed at securing popular destinations in the country.

The trial resumes on Feb. 5.

Top Vatican official resigns, denies allegations of advances

A top Vatican official has resigned after a former nun from his community publicly accused him of making sexual advances during confession, the Vatican said Tuesday.

The Vatican said that the Rev. Hermann Geissler denies the allegation and reserves the right to a civil suit.

Geissler, who said he wants the church to continue its investigation of the woman’s allegations, said he was resigning “to limit the damage already done” to the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican office that handles sex abuse cases and where he was chief of staff.

Doris Wagner, a former nun in Geissler’s German order known as “the Work,” publicly accused Geissler at a conference on women and clergy sexual abuse that was held in Rome in November. The allegations stem from 2009, and Wagner didn’t refer to Geissler by name but by his position as section leader at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Wagner’s allegations come amid a reckoning of religious sisters denouncing sexual abuse and harassment by clergy, an outgrowth of the #MeToo movement and the ongoing clergy sex abuse scandal. Pope Francis has convened a meeting of the presidents of all the Catholic bishops’ conferences in the world next month to discuss the issue sexual abuse scandals rocking the church.

El Chapo tells judge he won’t testify at US trial

Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman told a judge Monday that he won’t take the witness stand in his own defense at his U.S. drug-trafficking trial, ending speculation that he might go for broke and build on a notorious reputation already cemented by the sprawling government case against him.

“Your honor, me and my attorneys have spoken about this . and I won’t testify,” Guzman said through a Spanish interpreter in a rare instance of him standing up and speaking in court.

The decision, along with the defense’s plan to call only two brief witnesses, could bring the trial to a sooner-than-expected conclusion. Closing arguments were set to begin Wednesday with deliberations starting as soon as Friday afternoon.

Guzman’s lawyers say he’s being framed by a cadre of cooperators who were far more culpable in the Sinaloa cartel’s wildly lucrative cocaine-smuggling enterprise.

As the government was finally concluding a case that began in mid-November, an actor who played Guzman on a popular Netflix series caused a minor stir Monday by showing up in the courtroom as a spectator. The defendant cracked a smile and waved when “Narcos: Mexico” cast member Alejandro Edda was pointed out to him, Edda told reporters.

“It was a very surreal moment, I have to be honest,” the actor said.

Surreal was an apt description for many aspects

Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman of the government’s case, including testimony from several cooperators that made Guzman’s delight at seeing Edda seem understandable. Some of the more than 50 government witnesses said Guzman had spoken often of his dream of being portrayed on film or being the subject of an autobiography about his rise to power as the Sinaloa cartel boss.

The highlights of the government case offered plenty of potential material, starting early in the trial with testimony by a former Sinaloa cartel lieutenant describing how a car carrying Guzman into Mexico City shortly after he escaped prison in 2001 got a police escort by highway officers. A suspected informant claimed he had survived several attempts on his life ordered by Guzman, including a knife attack at a jail right after he heard a brass band ominously playing a favorite “corrido” folk song of Guzman’s — “Un Puno De Tierra” — over and over.

A former Colombian kingpin who once supplied the cartel with tons of cocaine, Juan Carlos Ramirez Abadia, made an impact solely by the way he looked while testifying — with his face distorted by an extreme makeover meant to hide his identity. Ramirez explained that he had undergone at least three plastic surgeries that altered “my jawbone, my cheekbones, my eyes, my mouth, my ears, my nose.”

Much of the testimony was devoted to how corrupt Mexican authorities had a voracious appetite for drug money.

One cooperator said Guzman had paid former President Enrique Pena Nieto $100,000, a claim Pena Nieto denied.

Three of the latest witnesses kept the drama alive: A former cartel computer tech who testified how, after being flipped by the FBI, he showed them how to intercept the syndicate’s phone calls and texts that Guzman had monitored with spyware; a member of the cartel security team who alleged Guzman shot a kidnapped victim before having the man buried alive; and an exgirlfriend who described how they evaded a manhunt — one of his specialties — using a trapdoor underneath a safehouse bathroom that let to a drainage tunnel that he used to run away, naked, in 2014.

Guzman was captured in 2015 and escaped jail through a tunnel dug into his prison cell before he was sent in 2017 to the U.S. He’s been in solitary confinement ever since and would face life in prison if convicted.

Venezuela’s Maduro offers to negotiate with opposition “I’m willing to sit down

More than a week into a standoff with the opposition, for talks with the opposition so Venezuelan President Nicolas that we could talk for the sake of Maduro said on Wednesday that Venezuela’s peace and its future,” he is willing to negotiate. he said.

Maduro said the talks Violent street demonstrations erupted last could be held with the mediation week after opposition leader Juan of other countries. He mentioned Guaido during a major opposition Mexico, Uruguay, Bolivia, the rally in Caracas declared that he Vatican and Russia.

Maduro also accused had assumed presidential powers under the constitution and U.S. President Donald Trump planned to hold fresh elections to of ordering a hit on him from Colombia. He said he was aware end Maduro’s “dictatorship.”

This week, Guaido urged of Trump’s “orders” for the Venezuelans to step outside their Colombian government and the homes and workplaces for two local mafia to kill him.

Russia has been one of hours on Wednesday.

Maduro, who previously Maduro’s staunchest supporters, rejected calls for negotiations, said providing it with loans and in an in an interview with Russian weapons.

A top Russian official said state-owned RIA Novosti news agency that he was open to talks on Tuesday that they are expecting “problems” ahead of an upcoming with the opposition.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro payment on Russia’s $3 billion loan.

Maduro refused to comment on reports last week that Kremlin-linked private military contractors have been dispatched to boost his security detail, saying he “cannot say anything about it.”

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•Initiating prosecutions and prosecuting clients for arrears.

•Interpreting the National Health Insurance Board Ordinance and Regulations as needed.

•Assessing and advising on eligibility of beneficiaries.

•Interpreting other Ordinances as they relate to the registration and benefits for NHIB beneficiaries.

•Drafting legal opinions for advancement to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters arising under the Legislation.

•Performing other related duties as may be required from time to time.

Vacancy: Legal Officer 1. POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW: This is a senior professional position, which has corporate wide responsibility for all legal matters arising in connection with the administration of the National Health Insurance Plan (NHIP). The Legal Officer is the legal advisor to the NHIB. He or she is required to manage a variety of legal matters impacting the administration of the NHIP of the NHIB, appear in all courts and tribunals on behalf of the NHIB to play a key role in the identification and management of legal risk issues across the organisation. He/she is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when the outputs for this position are achieved.

2.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Providing legal advice and opinions on all matters required by the NHIB, its divisions and departments.

•Reviewing and drafting of various legal documents, such as contracts, leases etc.

•Recovering contributions and all monies owed to the National Health Insurance Board.

•Attending the National Appeals Tribunal and conducting appeals on behalf of the Board.

•Liaising with external Attorneys with respect to the litigation portfolio including the preparation of briefs to external counsel.

•Assisting with the provision of training in the understanding of the National Health Insurance Ordinance.

•Drafting, in association with the office of the Attorney General, new or amending legislation, regulations, reciprocal and other agreements, etc.

•Providing legal scrutiny of instructions, leaflets, etc.; in-so-far as they explain or interpret the provisions of National Health Insurance Plan.

•Advising on matters of general law, which may arise in connection with administration of oaths and affirmations; property transfer and terms of service.

•Submitting Monthly Reports to Executive Management on all legal activities.

3. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERTISE/SKILLS

•A Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent from an accredited, tertiary institution. Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and designation Attorney at Law.

•At least four (4) years post qualification experience to acquire the necessary competencies to effectively respond to the challenges of the job.

•Solid competencies in legal drafting, Litigation, Opinion writing and legal research.

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

•Excellent team player with team building skills.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure.

Starting salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, The National Health Insurance Board, Unit# 63-66A, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales.

Applications can be hand delivered or sent by email to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc Applications without supporting documents will not be processed We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th February 2019

Vacancy: Deputy Chief Financial Officer

1. POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW: The Deputy Chief Financial Officer assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with directing the fiscal functions of the NHIB in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and any other financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the health and insurance industry.

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating the work of the Finance Division comprised of Accounting, Budgeting, Cash and Payroll.

The Deputy CFO shall ensure proper accounting and financial reporting of all activities in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), sound business practices, and relevant regulations. This position also ensures effective systems of internal control to safeguard the NHIB assets.

2.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Oversees performance and service delivery standards in the accounting department and assisting the CFO with the operations of the Department.

•Managing, monitoring and assessing the achievements/outputs detailed in the department’s work plan.

•Developing proposals and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and align the department to achieve its mandate.

•Supervises the department’s staff by assigning work schedules, monitoring progress, mentoring staff and promoting their professional development, appraising performance, Identifying and recommending training for staff, and Recommending disciplinary action where identified.

•Working with goals/indicators to ensure performance and targets are achieved.

•Ensuring that all Public Finance Legislation and Ordinance are followed.

•Assisting the CFO with managing the cash flows and banking agreements.

•Processing Monthly Staff Payroll and Payroll Reconciliation (Cash Advance, NIB & NHIP withholding deductions).

•Assisting the CFO with tasks, including but not limited to planning, development, implementation, direction and evaluation of the NHIB’s fiscal functions and performances.

•Assisting the CFO with providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to support the

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CEO and the Board in performing their responsibilities.

•Assisting the CFO in developing, implementing and enforcing financial policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation, efficiency and effectiveness of the NHIB. •Assisting with the timely completion of the financial statements and audit process.

•Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial files.

•Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

3. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERTISE/SKILLS

•Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution plus six (6) years post qualification experience in a Senior Management position in Public Sector Accounting/Finance. or

•Master’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution plus four (4) years post qualification experience in a Senior Management position in Public Sector Accounting/Finance.

•Enrolled in a professional qualification programme (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).

•Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains software.

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

•Excellent team player with team building skills.

•Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

•Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure.

Starting salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, The National Health Insurance Board, Unit# 63-66A, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales.

Applications can be hand delivered or sent by email to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc Applications without supporting documents will not be processed We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th February 2019

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Apple to fix FaceTime bug that allows eavesdropping

Apple has disabled a groupchat function in FaceTime after users said a software bug could let callers activate another person’s microphone remotely.

With the bug, a FaceTime user calling another iPhone, iPad or Mac computer could hear audio — even if the receiver did not accept the call.

The bug is triggered when callers add themselves to the same call to launch a group chat. That makes FaceTime think the receiver had accepted the chat.

The bug, demonstrated through videos online , comes as an embarrassment for a company that is trying to distinguish itself by stressing its commitment to users’ privacy.

“This is a big hit to their brand,” said Dave Kennedy, CEO of Ohio-based security firm TrustedSec. “There’s been a long period of time people could have used that to eavesdrop. These things definitely should be caught prior to ever being released.”

There is no longer a danger from this particular bug as Apple disabled group chats, while regular, one-on-one FaceTime remains available.

NBC News and The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the family of a 14-year-old high school student in

Tucson, Arizona, tried to inform Apple about the bug more than a week before it became widely known to the public.

The boy, Grant Thompson, said he discovered it by accident while calling friends to play the game “Fortnite.”

It’s hard to know if anyone exploited the bug maliciously, said Erka Koivunen, chief information security officer for Finnish company F-Secure.

He said it would have been hard to use the bug to spy on someone, as the phone would ring first — and it’s easy to identify who called.

Apple said Tuesday that a fix will come in a software update later this week. Apple declined to say when it learned about the problem. The company also wouldn’t say if it has logs that could show if anyone took advantage of the bug before it became publicly known this week.

Kennedy commended Apple’s quick response this week following reports of the bug by tech blogs. He predicted the reputational dent could soon be forgotten if it doesn’t become part of a pattern.

“All bugs are obvious in retrospect,” said Eva Galperin, director of cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. “The truth is bugs

Apple’s new MacBook Air Computers are subtle, code is complicated and sometimes things get through.”

Galperin said Apple should develop a better process for fielding reports about potential security flaws.

She said the 14-year-old’s discovery of the problem “just tells us a lot about reporting security bugs depends on knowing the right person.”

Apple had introduced the 32-person video conferencing feature in October for iPhones, iPads and Macs.

Regular FaceTime calls aren’t affected

unless the caller turns it into a group chat.

Word of the bug came as Apple reported that profit for the last three months of 2018 dipped slightly to $20 billion while revenue fell 5 percent from the prior year to $84 billion. Earlier this month, Apple said that demand for iPhones was waning and that its earnings for the final quarter of 2018 would be below its own forecasts — a rare downgrade from the company.

Apple opens new chapter amid weakening iPhone demand

Apple hoped to offset slowing demand for iPhones by raising the prices of its most important product, but that strategy seems to have backfired after sales sagged during the holiday shopping season.

Results released Tuesday revealed the magnitude of the iPhone slump — a 15 percent drop in revenue from the previous year. That decline in Apple’s most profitable product caused Apple’s total earnings for the OctoberDecember quarter to dip slightly to $20 billion.

Now, CEO Tim Cook is grappling with his toughest challenge since replacing co-founder Steve Jobs 7 ½ years ago. Even as he tries to boost iPhone sales, Cook also must prove that Apple can still thrive even if demand doesn’t rebound.

It figures to be an uphill battle, given Apple’s stock has lost one-third of its value in less than four months, erasing about $370 billion in shareholder wealth.

Cook rattled Wall Street in early January by disclosing the company had missed its own revenue projections for the first time in 15 years. The last

The iPhone XS, from left, iPhone XR, and iPhone XS Max in New York time that happened, the iPod was just beginning to transform Apple.

“This is the defining moment for Cook,” said Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives. “He has lost some credibility on Wall Street, so now he will have to do some handholding as the company enters this next chapter.”

The results for the OctoberDecember period were slightly above the expectations analysts lowered after Cook’s Jan. 2 warning. Besides the profit decline, Apple’s revenue fell 5 percent from the prior year to $84 billion.

It marked the first time in more than two years that Apple’s quarterly revenue has dropped from the past year.

The erosion was caused by the decline of the iPhone, whose sales plunged to $52 billion, down by more than $9 billion from the previous year.

The past quarter’s letdown intensified the focus on Apple’s forecast for the opening three months of the year as investors try to get a better grasp on iPhone sales until the next models are released in autumn.

Apple predicted its revenue for

the January-March period will range from $55 billion to $59 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had been anticipating revenue of about $59 billion.

Investors liked what they read and heard, helping Apple’s stock recoup some of their recent losses. The stock gained nearly 6 percent to $163.50 in extended trading after the report came out.

“We wouldn’t change our position with anyone’s,” Cook reassured analysts during a conference call reviewing the past quarter and the upcoming months.

The company didn’t forecast how many iPhones it will sell, something Apple has done since the product first hit the market in 2007 and transformed society, as well as technology.

Apple is no longer disclosing how many iPhones it shipped after the quarter is completed, a change that Cook announced in November. That unexpected move raised suspicions that Apple was trying to conceal a forthcoming slump in iPhone sales — fears that were realized during the holiday season.

Will robots take your job? Quarter of US workers at risk

Robots aren’t replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S. jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report.

Thursday’s report from the Washington think tank says roughly 36 million Americans hold jobs with “high exposure” to automation — meaning at least 70 percent of their tasks could soon be performed by machines using current technology. Among those most likely to be affected are cooks, waiters and others in food services; short-haul truck drivers; and clerical office workers.

“That population is going to need to upskill, reskill or change jobs fast,”

said Mark Muro, a senior fellow at partial government shutdown has been Brookings and lead author of the report. creating anxieties about a downturn.

Muro said the timeline for the Some economic studies changes could be “a few years or it could have found that similar shifts toward be two decades.” But it’s likely that automating production happened in automation will happen more swiftly the early part of previous recessions during the next economic downturn. — and may have contributed to the Businesses are typically eager to “jobless recovery” that followed the implement cost-cutting technology as 2008 financial crisis. they lay off workers.

But with new advances in

Though the United States artificial intelligence, it’s not just is in the middle of its second longest industrial and warehouse robots that expansion in history, and jobs data will alter the American workforce. Selfsuggest that the economy remains checkout kiosks and computerized healthy, many business leaders and hotel concierges will do their part.

Most jobs will change economists have suggested in surveys that the United States could slip into somewhat as machines take over a recession in 2020. In addition, the routine tasks, but a majority of U.S.

workers will be able to adapt to that shift without being displaced.

Some chain restaurants have already shifted to selfordering machines ; a handful have experimented with robot-assisted kitchens .

Google this year is piloting the use of its digital voice assistant at hotel lobbies to instantly interpret conversations across a few dozen languages.

Autonomous vehicles could replace short-haul delivery drivers. Walmart and other retailers are preparing to open cashier-less stores powered by in-store sensors or cameras with facial recognition technology.

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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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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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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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Vacancy: Finance Officer 1. POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW: The Finance Officer reports to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to ensure the timely preparation and dissemination of accurate financial reports.

Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed position currently held by a work permit holder:

Vacancies!! Vacancies!! Vacancies!!

2.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register.

•Reconciliation of the General Ledger to the Fixed Assets Register on a monthly basis.

•Reconciliation of the Accounts Receivable in the General Ledger to the Subsidiary Ledger.

•Reconciliation of the Accounts Payable in the General Ledger to the Subsidiary Ledger.

•Reconciliation of bank accounts on a weekly basis.

•Assist with monitoring of actual expenditure and revenue against budgeted amounts.

•Assist with the budgeting process.

•Ensure that the electronic billing system for the customers is up to date and accurate.

•Prepare regular management reports.

•Assists with preparation of responses to queries from external agencies.

•Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial files.

•Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

3. REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERTISE/SKILLS

•Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution plus (5) years of experience in Public Sector Accounting/Finance.

•Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

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

•Excellent team player with team building skills.

•Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

•Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure.

Starting salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Graceway IGA Supermarkets both Providenciales and Grand Turk invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed vacant Retail shop floor positions for.

•Cashiers

•Grocery Pickers / Van Loaders •Stockers •Laborers

• Deli Clerks

•Wholesale - Receivers

•Delivery Drivers – Must have “B” Class Driver’s License

•Tracker Head Truck Drivers – Must have “B” Class Driver’s License Essential Skills and Requirements: •Must be friendly, hardworking and honest •Must have a clean Police Record •Must be able to work in hot / cold environment •Must be willing to work weekends and holidays •High school education preferred Only persons with TCI status requiring no work permits need apply for these positions

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer, The National Health Insurance Board, Unit# 63-66A, Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales.

Salary ranges from $7.50 to $13.00 per hour Interested applicants must visit our HR Office located, Leeward Highway, to complete an in-house employment application.

Applications can be hand delivered or sent by email to: recruitment@tcinhip.tc

Deadline for submission of applicants is February 7, 2019 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@ gracewayiga.com

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews.

Deadline: 15th February 2019

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.

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

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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:

ü

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:

ü

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

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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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•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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SURFside Ocean Academy in Canada

Despite snowfall and sub zero temperatures, the SURFside Ocean Academy Swim Team traveled to Toronto, Canada and participated in a 3 day swim meet with 10 of their athletes January 18-20 in the 2019 Audi Midtown Toronto Winter Classic. The meet was the first for rookies Roman Brake and Danielle Burgess, who experienced racing in a 25 meter pool for the very first time, as TCI does not currently have a 25 m pool available to train in. Brake returned with a

bronze medal for his 3rd place finish completing the 50 m backstroke in just 45.12 seconds.

The Team were coach Jessica Soderquist, and swimmers Roman Brake, 9, Danielle Burgess, 8, Thais Burgess, 12, Georgia Greatrex, 15, Selin Kilic, 11, Angelina Lindenhahn, Sylvie Magnier, 9, and the Taylor sisters Lilian, 13, Sophie, 11 and Olivia, 9. Top 10 finishes were seen by Roman Brake (50 m back),Selin Kilic (50 m free), Sophie Taylor (100 m butterfly) and

Lillian Taylor (400 & 800 m free). Time improvements were seen in nearly 100% of the swimmers races.

Swimming in TCI has grown rapidly over the last 3 years with the development of 3 competitive swim clubs and national participation in CARIFTA, UANA, and FINA Worlds.

What is very exciting about the future of swimming in TCI are the plans for a 25 meter and 50 meter community pool to be located adjacent to the centrally located Sports Centre behind IGA. This

will allow for proper training facilities for all clubs, access to pool for schools and swim lessons, and hosting aquatic events among others. Right now the clubs are training in private pools or the ocean and fees are not sustainable to the clubs.

The Team plans to travel again in March before CARIFTA. The Club offers training Monday through Saturday for their swimmers and often two times a day currently out of the TCI International School pool.

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Brees on controversial game: ‘This will make us stronger’

With a week behind him since the controversial loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees took to social media Monday morning to share his thoughts about how his team’s season ended and to address Saints fans.

“I’ve spent this last week navigating the heartache and disappointment from the game,” Brees wrote in an Instagram post. “Some things within our control and some outside our control that caused us to fall short. So much of our motivation is to represent the Who Dat Nation with determination and resiliency. We want to play for you, fight for you, and win for you.

You deserve that.”

Brees, 40, got an up-close look at the play that potentially cost the Saints

a trip to the Super Bowl. He threw the third-down pass to receiver Tommylee Lewis that the officials ruled incomplete.

The NFL acknowledged Sunday in a court filing that officials should have called pass interference or helmet-to-helmet contact, which would have left the Saints with a first down, driving for a touchdown.

The Saints instead kicked a field goal and went on to lose the game 26-23, sending the Rams to the Super Bowl against New England.

Brees continued:

“The longer I play I realize that we truly are one heartbeat with our fans. Our success is your success. Our disappointment is your disappointment. We are inspired by one another to accomplish things far greater than what we could ever do on our

own.

“Everything that has ever happened to this community, we have bonded together, galvanized and leaped forward every time.

“The frustration we feel now can be channeled in the same way. Pour that passion and emotion into your families and communities. Inspire others with your focus & determination and positive outlook. This will make us stronger, this will bond us tighter, this will be a source for our success in the future.

“There is no place like New Orleans.

There is no community like ours. No fans like the Who Dat Nation. I refuse to let this hold us down. I refuse to let this create any New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew negativity or resentment. I embrace the Brees (9) challenge.”

Patriots QB Brady says love for game has never wavered

Tom Brady may be one of the NFL’s oldest players and getting set to play in a record-extending ninth Super Bowl but on Saturday the New England Patriots quarterback said his love for the game has never wavered.

The 41-year-old Brady, who will depart on Sunday for the showpiece against the Los Angeles Rams on February 3, has more Super Bowl appearances than any other NFL franchise (apart from the Patriots themselves, who will be appearing in their 11th) but he has not grown tired of the work it takes to reach the title game.

“I love competing, I love playing football. I think loving the game and trying to improve and be the best I can be for the team is great motivation for me and I’ve just always spoken about winning and that’s what I love to do,” Brady told reporters.

“That’s why I’m here, that’s why this team has done such a great

despite being well job.

I think past the age when everyone here is quarterbacks just committed to winning and tend to lose their efficiency. really doing

T h e whatever it takes Patriots, based to win.” in Foxborough, B r a d y has already Massachusetts and who fell short to secured five the Philadelphia Super Bowl Eagles in last championships year’s Super Bowl, in a career in are slight favorites which he has established to beat the Rams in Atlanta where himself as one New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) California-born of the game’s celebrates while leaving the field after defeating the Brady will cap the greatest players Kansas City Chiefs 19th season of his of all time and for years has faced career. questions about when he will retire.

“To come to the pros and go

But the face of the Patriots, further away from California and to be who just last month said his goal is to away from there for 19 years ... I loved not only play next season but beyond playing then, I still love playing now,” that, is still playing at a high level said Brady. “I don’t take anything for

Curry brothers to headline NBA 3-point contest

The NBA’s Curry brothers will take part in the All-Star Weekend 3-point contest.

ESPN reported Friday night that Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors confirmed he and his brother, Seth, will be two of the participants.

Seth, 28, is a shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The competition will be held Feb. 16 in Charlotte, N.C., where the brothers were raised. Stephen played at nearby Davidson, Seth at Duke.

“Just being in Charlotte, there’s a nice storyline,” Stephen told Adrian Wojnarowski on his podcast, The Woj Pod. “(Seth) was leading the league in percentage for a while. In terms of family history, my dad (Dell) playing 10 years in Charlotte, being one of the original Hornets, to now having the All-Star Game in Charlotte.

“The 3-point shootout will be fun with the Curry brothers. I

know he’s going to be gunning for me, though. That’s the problem.”

Stephen, 31, won the event in 2015. He has 191 3-pointers on the season, behind only James Harden (220) of Houston.

Seth is second in the NBA in 3-point percentage, making 48 percent. His brother is tied for sixth place.

The league has not announced the full list of participants for the event, but other reports Saturday identified three others who will take part.

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki, winner of the event in 2006, and Sacramento guard Buddy Hield are set to compete, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Seth Curry’s teammate, Damian Lillard, also will be in the contest, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.

granted, I really don’t. I enjoy it.”

Brady, who knows the feeling of Super Bowl heartbreak having lost in the championship game on three occasions, is fully aware of what is at stake and despite the grind of a 16-game regular season followed by playoffs has more to give.

“Everyone at this point is tired and worn down but at the same time, you have one of the great opportunities in your life. This is a memory you’ll have forever and I really hope we can go out and take advantage of it,” said Brady.

“The Rams have worked equally as hard. They’ve got a great team. They do well in all phases just like all the teams we’ve played in this game.

“It’s a very difficult game to win. I’m excited for it. I’m going to try to get as much rest as I can and try to go out and play our best game of the year when we need it the most.”

Fraser-Pryce eyes return to peak form after winning start to season

Three-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce exuded confidence of returning to her peak form following an easy 7.21 second clocking over 60 meters at the Queen’s/Grace Jackson Invitational meet in Kingston on Saturday.

“This year I’m just looking forward to putting the pieces together and try to get back to where I was and so far (coach) Stephen Francis and I have been working and I’m just excited about the outcome (of today’s race),” the Jamaican told reporters moments after crossing the finishing line.

The 32-year-old Jamaican’s career-best 10.70 seconds in 2012 is the joint fourth fastest time ever over 100m along with compatriot Elaine Thompson.

Fraser-Pryce, who ran in section two exploded from the block and pulled away for an easy win ahead of training partner and Rio Olympics 100m and 200m gold medalist Thompson who came second in her season debut at 7.24 seconds.

Fraser-Pryce, who will be

attempting to become to first athlete – male or female – to win four world 100m titles after victories in 2009, 2013 and 2015, said her preparation had been progressing well.

“To be honest, it’s still a work in progress, last year was a bit choppy but nonetheless it was a success coming back from having my son,” the two-time Olympic 100m champion added.

“I’m feeling good and I’m excited about the upcoming season and I’m putting in the work and trusting the process,” added FraserPryce, who return to competition in 2018 with the season best 10.98 after taking 2017 off to have her first child.

Fraser-Pryce’s 7.21 ranks as the joint third fastest over 60m under any condition this season.

“It’s my first race so I can’t complain. There are many more to come so I’m just praying that I can stay injury-free and also I just wish all the best to all the athletes that will be representing Jamaica this year...” she added.

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LeBron in full-contact drills, but won’t play Sunday

LeBron James participated in full-contact defensive drills for the first time in a month at Los Angeles’ training complex on Saturday, but the four-time NBA MVP still won’t play Sunday when the Lakers host the Phoenix Suns.

“He was a full participant in that, so it was good to see,” coach Luke Walton told reporters. “He looked good. He’s still really good at basketball, in case you guys were wondering.”

Sunday will mark the 16th consecutive game James has missed since he strained his left groin on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. Prior to this season — his 16th in the league the 34-year old James had never missed more than 13 games in a season. The Lakers are 5-10 without him, including a 120-105 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday.

In his first season with Los Angeles, James is averaging 27.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 34 games.

Jimmy Butler has been ruled out of Saturday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to his injured right wrist, Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown told reporters at the team’s midday shoot-around in Denver.

Butler visited a specialist in Los Angeles on Friday and it was determined that he has a sprained wrist. This will be the third game Butler has missed since suffering the injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan. 19.

Brown told reporters that Butler could return to the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Brooklyn Nets sixth man Spencer Dinwiddie will have surgery Monday to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb and is expected to miss 3-6 weeks, ESPN reported.

The fifth-year point guard met with two specialists and both

Japan’s Naomi Osaka poses with her trophy Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James watches the game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center recommended surgery, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. On Friday, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson had said Dinwiddie could possibly continue playing and wait until the offseason to have the operation.

Dinwiddie, 25, is averaging a career-high 17.2 points with 5.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game this season.

Milwaukee Bucks backup center Thon Maker has told the team he wants to be traded somewhere he can get more playing time, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday.

After starting 34 games as a 2016-17 rookie and averaging 16.7 minutes per game in 2017-18, Maker, 21, has averaged just 11.7 minutes in 35 games (zero starts) this year in coach Mike Budenholzer’s first season with Milwaukee.

The 7-foot-1 Maker, the No. 10 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, will be eligible to negotiate a rookie contract extension this offseason.

He is averaging 4.7 points and 2.7 rebounds for the Bucks, who

have the NBA’s best record at 3512 entering Sunday’s game at Oklahoma City.

Memphis guard Garrett Temple will miss one to two weeks with a mild left shoulder strain, the Grizzlies announced.

The injury occurred Friday near the end of the first quarter when he collided with a Sacramento player in the Grizzlies’ 99-96 loss in Memphis. Temple, in his ninth NBA season, did not return, finishing with two points in 12 minutes.

Temple, 32, had started all 49 games this season, his first with the Grizzlies. He is averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 31.2 minutes per game. He is second on the team with 74 3-point field goals.

The Chicago Bulls’ Chandler Hutchison posted the best NBA numbers of his career Friday night, 12 points and 12 rebounds, but any high was short-lived as the rookie forward suffered a right toe injury that could sideline him for an extended period, multiple news outlets reported.

Patriots QB Brady says love for game has never wavered

Tom Brady may be one of the NFL’s oldest players and getting set to play in a recordextending ninth Super Bowl but on Saturday the New England Patriots quarterback said his love for the game has never wavered.

The 41-year-old Brady, who will depart on Sunday for the showpiece against the Los Angeles Rams on February 3, has more Super Bowl appearances than any other NFL franchise (apart from the Patriots themselves, who will be appearing in their 11th) but he has not grown tired of the work it takes to reach the title game.

“I love competing, I love playing football. I think loving the game and trying to improve and be the best I can be for the team is great motivation for me and I’ve just always spoken about winning and that’s what I love to do,” Brady told reporters.

“That’s why I’m here, that’s why this team has done such a great job. I think everyone here is just committed to winning and really doing whatever it takes to win.”

Brady has already secured

Osaka edges Kvitova to claim Australian Open crown

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates while leaving the field after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs five Super Bowl championships in a career in which he has established himself as one of the game’s greatest players of all time and for years has faced questions about when he will retire.

But the face of the Patriots, who just last month said his goal is to not only play next season but beyond that, is still playing at a high level despite being well past the age when quarterbacks tend to lose their efficiency.

The Patriots, based in Foxborough, Massachusetts and who fell short to the Philadelphia Eagles in last year’s Super Bowl, are

slight favorites to beat the Rams in Atlanta where California-born Brady will cap the 19th season of his career.

“To come to the pros and go further away from California and to be away from there for 19 years ... I loved playing then, I still love playing now,” said Brady. “I don’t take anything for granted, I really don’t. I enjoy it.”

Brady, who knows the feeling of Super Bowl heartbreak having lost in the championship game on three occasions, is fully aware of what is at stake and despite the grind of a 16-game regular season followed by playoffs has more to give.

“Everyone at this point is tired and worn down but at the same time, you have one of the great opportunities in your life. This is a memory you’ll have forever and I really hope we can go out and take advantage of it,” said Brady.

“The Rams have worked equally as hard. They’ve got a great team. They do well in all phases just like all the teams we’ve played in this game.

Naomi Osaka overcame nerves, tears and a spirited challenge from double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to claim the Australian Open title with a 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 win on Saturday.

It was a second successive Grand Slam crown for the Japanese, after her U.S. Open triumph in September, and she became the first Asian player to claim the world number one ranking in the process.

Kvitova saved four matchpoints, showing the same resilience she needed to return to the top level of tennis after a knife attack and lengthy surgery in 2016, but her fightback fell just short.

Osaka shed tears after losing the second set from a 5-3 lead but returned to court after a washroom break calmer and more composed.

She broke Kvitova in the third game of the final set and converted her fifth matchpoint to end a superb final in two hours and 27 minutes, receiving the acclaim of the crowd in stark contrast to her last Grand Slam success.

While she had heard only boos from an angry and frustrated crowd after defeating home favorite Serena Williams in an ill-tempered U.S. Open final, on Saturday she received a proper coronation from an approving audience at the Rod Laver Arena.

“Hello, sorry, public speaking isn’t really my strong suit so I just hope we can get through this,” Osaka said after receiving the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup from former champion Li Na and a winner’s cheque for A$4.1 million ($2.95 million).

“Huge congrats to you Petra, I’ve always wanted to play you and you’ve been through so much. You’re really amazing and I’m really honoured to have played you in the final of a Grand Slam.”

The 21-year-old Osaka became the youngest women’s world number one since Dane Caroline Wozniacki, who was 20 when she topped the rankings in 2010.

The fourth seed, one of the cleanest strikers of the ball in women’s tennis, also became the first player since Jennifer Capriati in 2001 to win the next Grand Slam after her maiden major title.

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