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HALF-MILLION TO LEASE VEHICLES FOR MINISTERS

By Todeline Defralien

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overnment is currently spending more than half-million dollars a year to lease the black Tahoes and Suburbans for the Premier and Cabinet Ministers and from Butterfield Motors.

Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson made the disclosure in the House of Assembly on Monday, January 28th, 2019, while debating a resolution that would allow government to buy vehicles instead of leasing them.

“I just want to release some statistics for us to appreciate why it is good sense to be allowed to purchase vehicles instead of leasing. From March 27 to date 1st January, we have spent $530,699.75 in lease payments.

I think persons would appreciate the cost of the Tahoes that we drive in particular, we would have begun to purchase them over and over, so I look forward to saving the country’s monies by purchasing as opposed to leasing,” the Premier said.

The decision to lease vehicles instead of purchasing was made shortly after the 2012 elections by the Integrity Commission which was charged with the task of carrying out an assessment on the procurement of vehicles for ministers.

Under the House of Assembly (Speaker and Other members) (Salaries and Allowances) Ordinance 2012, the purchase of new vehicles for Ministers in unlawful.

Also commenting on the matter, Attorney General, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles said, “As the Honorable Premier has indicated, this matter is something which has

TCI Cyclists dominate in 5th Annual Tour of Grand Bahama A team of five cyclists from the Turks and Caicos Islands travelled to Grand Bahama, The Bahamas, to represent the Turks & Caicos Islands in the 5th Annual Tour of Grand Bahama

Cycling Championship.

The team consisted of Shanwell Gardiner (President of the TCCF), Sean Rodgers, Tyrone Bishop, Kevin Ewing and Kenneth Grant.

On return to TCI, the team was met at the Providenciales International Airport by government officials.

its genesis in the last administration and considering certain things had Royal Robinson said that he was strongly because it was seen that the legislative taken place in this jurisdiction that the against this since its inception. requirement per lease or arrangement approach of leasing should be pursued “From the inception of this policy to was not going to yield value for money. to see for sure how it would work in require the government to lease only At the time that this was introduced this jurisdiction because of those other these vehicles, I was totally against it into the legislation, I myself made a concerns. I don’t think, certainly in my and I said it in no uncertain terms. We representation based on the experience experience in dealing with those persons all know that leasing is only good for gained over the years in dealing with who were making recommendations persons who are leasing in terms of government contracts, that there might about these issues that there was any dollars and cents, but if you have small not be a value for money yield from this attempt to put anyone in a straight jacket money, it makes sense to lease whatever requirement.” or anyone in the back of a bus which is it is because your payment plan is small

She added: “The decision that very unfortunate expression.” in your pocket on a monthly basis. If it we’ve taken at the time was that based .

In addition, National Chairman is leased over a good long period .... over on a review of other jurisdictions and of the Progressive National Party, and $500,000, that half a million dollars... the way that such matters were handled Opposition Appointed Member,Hon. that’s a lot of money,” he explained.

$16million to fix hospital equipment

It will cost around $16million to fix medical equipment and infrastructure at the InterHealth Canada hospitals as a result of “significant damages” from the 2017 hurricanes.

A press statement from InterHealth said devastation included latent damages to the electrical circuitry of medical equipment that only became apparent over time.

The hospital said that the majority of the equipment in the hospital is highly sophisticated and extremely sensitive, noting that the environment of CT, MRI and Mammography machines require tight control over temperature and humidity.

InterHealth Canada said it has filed a short term and long-term recovery plan with TCI Government and

are actively considering replacement possibilities for key modalities in diagnostic imaging. Negotiations are also underway with the insurance companies relative to the damages ensued, it was stated.

“The purchase of capital equipment is covered under a lifecycle program, which is a reserve fund established under the contract between

TCI Government and InterHealth Canada for equipment replacement.

The decision to purchase equipment involves several key considerations.

These include: Equipment Specifications and Suitability, Procurement and Logistics, Available Financial Resources, Prospects for Maintenance, Repair and Life expectancy,” according to the press statement. continued on page 2

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$16million to fix hospital equipment

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The hospital said an independent review of the Diagnostic Imaging infrastructure at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre was conducted

by XRCT Limited, a physics consulting company based in Ontario.

The report stated: “In the wake of the storms, the lack of air conditioning lead to ambient air temperature and humidity conditions within the facility that were outside of the manufacturer requirements. This created a severely hazardous environment for electronic components.

In addition, the restoration of power to the island created multiple daily power outages, surges and brownouts. All of these conditions, when combined have led to premature component failure, significant increase in downtime and potentially shortened the expected lifecycle of the diagnostic imaging equipment.”

It was stated that the TCI Government via the Contract Management Unit has been kept informed, at all times, where services have required expansion or, where challenges such as the 2017 hurricanes have caused damage to equipment, resulting in some delays to services. Representatives of TCI Government’s Contract Management Unit and Fortis TCI also conducted a physical inspection of the UPS and

surge protectors in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

“Biomedical Engineers employed at the facility assisted by overseas specialists worked assiduously to resolve any emerging technical issues. To date, all diagnostic imaging machines are fully operational. The intermittent downtime experienced in previous months with CT and Mammography machines were minimal. The MRI machine was operational, but with limitations on the type of radiological scans that could be performed at the time,” the press release added.

Meantime, in an official report, XRCT Consultants stated: “Despite the high temperatures and lack of humidity control present in the facility, the records show the hospital continued to make every effort to operate the equipment under these extreme conditions in the interest of providing vital and medically necessary patient care.”

These efforts sought to ensure the continuity of high-quality care and to minimize the number of patients who require treatment abroad. Patients were categorized based on clinical priority and the equipment up-times were maximized by increasing the volume of radiological scans performed

per day.

It was noted that CT, MRI and Mammography machines generate significant heat while in use and at rest. Therefore, operating temperatures within these areas are closely monitored, checked and reviewed regularly to ensure temperature and humidity is within the guidelines established by the manufacturer.

“Any changes in these precise specifications can create the risk of overheating and damage to internal components. Monitoring the relative humidity of MRI rooms is also crucial to avoid the risk of moisture damage to very delicate electronic components such as electronic expansion boards, cables, and connectors,” the release continued.

XRCT Limited also performed an extensive review of the service records for the Diagnostic Imaging department and stated: “Over the months/years preceding the storms in 2017, the service history for all the equipment was excellent. In fact, with the exception of a few random downtime events and planned maintenance, the uptime of all clinical systems was quite good, in excess of 99%.” Based on these expert findings, the technical issues experienced over previous months were evidently not

attributed to inefficiencies in the maintenance or management processes established by InterHealth Canada, but were connected to acts of nature, beyond human control.

InterHealth Canada said it has continued to abide by the terms of the Project Agreement and meet the extensive reporting and service standards detailed in the contract, adding that as partners in health care, InterHealth Canada is contractually mandated to submit monthly reports to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) related to over 48 clinical key performance indicators, including Diagnostic Imaging services.

“These key performance indicators seek to demonstrate how effectively the management company is achieving pre-established targets.

InterHealth Canada fully supports and complies with these accountability mechanisms,” added the release.

“Managing the lifecycle of medical equipment from planning to purchase, installation, operation all the way through decommissioning and disposal helps medical institutions improve operational efficiency, enhance quality and reduce servicerelated cost.”

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 343-6880.

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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Dr. Rufus Ewing not contesting PNP leadership

By Todeline Defralien

Former Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing who resigned as leader of the Progressive National Party (PNP) after losing his At-Large seat and leading the party to a defeat in the December 15th, 2016 general elections, will not be running in that party’s upcoming leadership race.

Ewing, who was widely expected to make the leadership bid, said in a social media that he knows his decision may not sit well with his supporters.

He stated: “Since the election of 2016, I’ve gone through a faith based, deep reflection and introspection...to make the best decision on behalf of myself family, country and my beloved Turks and Caicos Islanders. This has

resulted in me making the decision not to contest the party leadership at the upcoming national congress.”

Ewing, a medical doctor, has been working with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) throughout the Caribbean region.

He added: “I know that this decision may not sit well with you, my supporters, but I am asking for your understanding, patience, best wishes and support with this decision. We now have the awesome task of deciding who is best suited to lead our great party at this time. I would say to you, let God guide your decisions. He sees all things, knows all things and His plans must be fulfilled. Let us stand ready, united and strong to support whoever emerges as

our leader, as it is only through unity, strength, vision and purpose that we will once again emerge victorious at the polls.

Yes, victorious, not just for the PNP, but for the people.”

The former Premier took the opportunity to wish the leadership contenders well as they follow their hearts, passion and purpose into leadership.

“As for me, I will continue to pursue my heart, passion and purpose from proving the lives and well-being of the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Caribbean and the world at large, but for now from a global platform.

Within my heart this is not the end of my political journey. The best of me is yet to come as I let go and let God fulfill his purpose,” he said.

Former Premier, Dr. Rufus Ewing

George Lightbourne makes bid for PNP leadership

By Todeline Defralien

Progressive National Party (PNP) elected member for Grand Turk North, Hon. George Lightbourne wants to become the next leader of that party.

The outspoken politician said his decision to run for leadership is driven primarily by his “love for the PNP Party and my love for the Turks and Caicos Islands and our people”.

George Lightbourne who made this announcement in a social media video clip said, “For the past two years I deeply pondered as to whether or not I should apply for the leadership position,

because as you can agree, taking on a leadership of a major political party, particularly a progressive party like the PNP, it’s not only hard work but also challenging. I also reflected on the many accomplishments that this great party was able to achieve over the years, accomplishments that ought to be built upon and carried on. PNP’s we have a rich legacy, one that we could be proud of and defend at every juncture.”

Lightbourne, who won his eat by 32 votes in the last election, added: “I further realised that there comes a time in every men’s life when he has to answer the call, a call that no matter

Provo law firm offers US death row opportunity

Law firm Prudhoe Caribbean, headed up by well-known litigator Tim Prudhoe and with big ambitions across the region and beyond is offering a bursary via Londonbased US death row appeals charity Amicus for a motivated Turks & Caicos Islander to work on important appellate work.

Commenting on the potential role, Mr. Prudhoe said: “TCI is my home and we are looking to make a difference beyond these shores. Just as this type of work in Texas changed my life for the better over twenty years ago, we would like to be the catalyst for change near the start of the legal career of a Turks and Caicos Islander. Details of the bursary are available from Mr. Prudhoe direct, or on the amicus.org website at http://www.amicus-alj.org/what-wedo/prudhoe-caribbean-bursary. The closing date for applications is March 1st, 2019.

Tim Prudhoe

Chibabou Ltd. Is looking for the following: Restaurant Chef Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales To work 6 days a week Salary is $950.00 per month •Must be willing to work weekends, nights and holidays •Must be willing to work 6 days per week, clean kitchen after service •Must have a good knowledge of Mediterranean food, grilling/bbq, sauces, butchery, cooking of seafood and dressing •Must have current Food Safety and Hygiene certification Please call 341 5856 for applications Position is held by a work permit holder Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islands should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board

how you try to ignore it, it continued to ring louder and louder, a call to serve that which is greater than one self. For me the time is now.”

In addition, he stated that the Turks and Caicos Islands are screaming for a strong leader who is fearless and unapologetic about standing up for the people.

“One (a leader) who doesn’t focus so much on I can’t or I know I can’t, but one who will focus his attention on I can and I will. One who has love, confidence and trust in our people to take on the many roles and capitalize on the many opportunities that our Hon. George Lightbourne country has to offer,” he concluded.

Sailrock Turks and Caicos takes two top Caribbean Honors

SOUTH CAICOS - Not only and All-Inclusive. The hallmarks is the luxurious Sailrock Resort in the of Travelers’ Choice hotels winners Turks and Caicos Islands recognized are remarkable quality, service and as one of the “Top 25 Small Hotels value. in the Caribbean”, it was also listed Tapped as one of the in the top 25 in the region for best “Hottest New Hotels of the Year” by service.

Forbes magazine in 2017, Sailrock

The exclusive South features lavish suites and beachfront Caicos hotel, nestled in one of villas with breathtaking views of the most unspoiled corners of the ocean. Private pools, patios and the Caribbean, earned the double garden showers enhance the luxury honors in the recently announced experience for discerning guests.

2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice A member of the Small awards for Hotels.

Luxury Hotels of the World, Sailrock

Sailrock is one of only two Resort opened its doors in January small hotels in Turks and Caicos 2017 as the only five-star resort on Islands to receive the top accolades, the island, bringing a new level of and the only one in this British luxury to South Caicos which does Overseas Territory to be recognized not disrupt the quiet rhythm which for best service. makes the island so alluring.

Sailrock was listed number Current rates include daily 18 out of 25 on the regional small gourmet breakfast in the Great hotel list, and number 21 of 25 for House Restaurant and a short service in the Caribbean. round-trip flight on InterCaribbean

“We would like to thank Airways between Providenciales and our team members for their tireless South Caicos as well as round-trip dedication and commitment to ground transfers between the airport ensuring our guests are able to reset and Sailrock Resort. and realign in quintessential Turks There are 28 tastefully and Caicos,” said Managing Director designed suites and villas, as well Kashmie Ali, who pointed out that as the Great House, spread over the five-star resort gives travelers an 52 hilltop and oceanfront acres opportunity to escape to paradise in allowing guests to find their own a destination that is only two hours private slice of South Caicos whether away from Miami. in a Beachfront Villa or a Ridgetop

TripAdvisor, one of the Suite. world’s largest and most influential And, travelers looking for a travel sites, reported award winners Caribbean home away from home were selected from the millions of will find it in the Private Peninsula reviews and opinions collected in a Villas in a neighboring 770-acre single year from TripAdvisor travelers enclave with an ecological focus and worldwide. In the 17th year of the full access to the resort amenities. awards, TripAdvisor has recognized The flexible ownership model 7,812 properties in 94 countries welcomes both year-round residents and eight regions worldwide in the and short-term lets through the categories of Top Hotels Overall, resort rental program.

Luxury, Bargain, Small, Best Service, B&Bs and Inns, Romance, Family

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Premier says she will not lie about being able to stop Haitian sloops

By Todeline Defralien Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson says she will not lie to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands by telling them she can stop illegal Haitian sloops from coming here.

“I can’t stop the sloops. I refuse to lie to the people of the Turks and Caicos and say I can stop the sloops,” she said on the Expression Radio Show with Herbert Been on Monday February 4th, 2019.

“What I can do is reduce and give my best effort to try to reduce. The Bahamas and all of its greatness, and America and all of its greatness and European countries and all of their greatness cannot stop illegal sloops and boats from landing on their shores, so I refuse to be a politician who can be said to have lied to the people of this

country.”

She added: “I chuckle because when I made that statement I came back at the end of that interview and there was another host and I said can I stop the sloops? And he said, ‘well no you can’t, but you can put in initiatives’, and I said yes and that is what we’re going to continue to do.”

Robinson stressed that if persons are waiting for her to lie and say that she can stop the sloops, it’s not going to happen.

“In fact, I saw an interview that somebody sent me with the late Sir Lynden Pindling (former prime minister of The Bahamas) and they said this is what you need to put out. Sir Lynden Pindling was questioned back then in the 80’s about the drug boats that were coming into the Bahamas and he said, oh my God my little country.. America

Premier Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson can’t stop what’s happening and they expect my little country to.”

In addition, Robinson said that

people like to make politics out of what she thinks is one of the biggest challenges for Turks and Caicos.

“The Minister for Border Control (Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood)...

I want him to say to Turks and Caicos how much monies we are spending in detention and repatriation, because people must know that we are not happy as a government, and neither should any Turks and Caicos Islanders be happy, to be spending that amount of money in detention and repatriation. We’ve had success through Operation Guardian; it isn’t just persons who come on sloops that we are repatriating, but under the Operation Guardian programme we’ve repatriated just under 1,000 persons who were overstayers in this country and we continue to carry on that work, but I am not going to lie and say that I can stop the sloops,” she explained.

Health Ministry recommends flu shots The Ministry of Health is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months old gets a flu vaccine annually.

In press release, the ministry also advised the public to be vigilant during this flu season, noting that the influenza (Flu) season reoccurs annually during the cooler months and is characterized by a prevalence of outbreaks of Influenza. Seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, however, most of the flu activity often peaks between December and February.

Persons are advised to visit the Primary Health Care Clinics within their respective communities before they have the flu for the flu vaccine which is given free of charge.

Signs and Symptoms of the Flu: Fever, Cough, Sore throat, Runny or stuffy nose, Muscle or body aches, Headaches, Fatigue (very tired). Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

Flu virus travels through the air in droplets when someone coughs, sneezes or talks. You can inhale the droplet directly, or you can pick up the

germ from an object, then transfer them to your eyes, nose and mouth. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Currently, influenza types A and B is in circulation in the TCI. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. A neighbouring country has already reported one death due to influenza.

Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

In addition to having a flu vaccine, the Ministry of Health, Agriculture, Sports and Human Services would like to recommend the following health tips which can avoid the spread of the infection: •Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

•Put your used tissue in the waste basket.

•If you don’t have a tissue, cough or

sneeze into the upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.

•Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or long enough to sing the birthday song twice.

•If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rubs.

•Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth (germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth).

•Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

•If you or your child is sick with the flu or flu-like symptoms, stay home from work, school and daycare.

You will help prevent others from catching your illness.

•Persons who are ill with flu like symptoms should remain at home until they are no longer contagious.

Your doctor should provide you with a sick note for work or school.

•Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or

school, especially when someone is ill.

•Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious foods, manage your stress and be physically active.

•Everyday preventive actions can help slow the spread of germs that can cause many different illnesses and may offer some protection against the flu.

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that hospitalization and death due to seasonal influenza occurs mainly among high risk groups. Worldwide, these annual epidemics are estimated to result in about 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness and about 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory death.

Get your Flu shot today!!!

For more information, contact your Health Care Provider or the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit on 3382772 or 3384942.

Quality Food Centre closes

Quality Food Centre located on Hospital Road, Providenciales officially closed its doors in January, after about six years in operation.

The closed sign on the door

It is understood that another supermarket chain has expressed keen interest in the property, but this could not be confirmed up to press time.

The 30,000 square foot Food Store and Distribution Center in Providenciales, grand opening of the store was October 9th, 2014.

Quality Food Centre located on Hospital Road, Providenciales

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Hon. Delroy Williams apologises for toxic fumes from landfill fire

Minister of Home Affairs and representative of Wheeland, Hon. Delroy Williams, has apologised to residents in his constituency and the surrounding districts who were affected by the toxic fumes that emanated from the recent fire at the landfill in Providenciales.

In a press statement, Williams said that from all accounts, the fire was a “blatant act of arson”.

“We will be pursuing those who have perpetrated this unlawful and outrageous act and will see to it that they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” Williams stated.

“Again, let me assure you that your health and well-being are of utmost importance to me and my government colleagues and I want to give you the reassurance that we will be relentless in our commitment to ensuring that there are significant and effective improvements in the systems that are in place to manage the facility.”

Williams said he understands and hears wholeheartedly the concerns raised by the residents of

Wheeland, Blue Hills, Kewtown, Chalk Sound and surrounding areas and he reassured the communities and citizens at large that the matter is an ongoing priority under investigation through the Environment Health Department and Police.

He added: “It has come to my attention that these heinous acts are link to one or more arsonist and as such I implore persons that if you know or see anything associated with these acts of crime, to please come forward and assist us with putting an end to the problem. I would like to thank the Environmental Health Department, Domestic Fire, and the Provo Airport Fire Services for assisting with extinguishing the fire.”

“We have posted security at the dump and they do several rounds of patrolling. Furthermore, this weekend joint task force has identified and destroyed several illegal coal kilns being forested and harvested here on Providenciales. This is a step in the multi-pronged approach in addressing our environmental health concerns and the perpetrators of these acts.”

Minister of Home Affairs and representative of Wheeland, Hon. Delroy Williams

Williams said government is currently seeking new modern and effective waste management and landfill control contractors after the issuance of the ongoing tender process.

“We remind persons with the relevant skills and expertise to apply before February 20th, 2019 so that we can together work with the best and brightest minds to rectify the current landfill matters.

Meantime, the Turks and Caicos Environmental Management (TCEM), who managed the landfill until October 28th, 2018, when the contract expired, said it has

received several inquiries from the media and local residents in recent days regarding the current fire at the Providenciales Landfill.

“TCEM has had zero involvement with the management or operation of the facilities from that date (October last year).

We are deeply empathetic to the residents of Providenciales that are affected by this fire, but we cannot speak to the cause of this fire nor the efforts of the Government to combat it or mitigate its impacts,” the company said.

New priority areas included in scholarship application process

As part of the changes made to the National Scholarship Policy of July 2018, following the adoption of the skills audit in February 2018, new priority areas of study have been included in the existing scholarship application, having been revised for the 2019 academic year.

A statement from the Ministry of Education said the broad areas of study that were identified from the survey conducted within TCIG and some of the private sector entities and bases on the Skills Audit of additional priority areas for studies includes: Logistic Management and Communications, Science & Technology, Disaster Management and Social Sciences, Business, Finance & Management, Planning & Engineering and Performing & Visual Arts.

In addition to these new broad areas of studies, new programmes were identified

under existing areas of priorities such as under education, health, law, technical/vocational.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Education reminded applicants that in order to permit the Education Advisory Committee to make an informed decision, all the required information as specified in the explanatory notes must accompany each application. For example, this application season the Ministry noticed a large number of applicants did not submit the following required information: •Turks and Caicos Islands National status cards •Acceptance letters from institutions applied to •Transcripts from last institution attended Students who may not have been successful in receiving a scholarship this academic year are encouraged to reapply for academic year

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. Ensuresthe 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 success-oriented, 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 Kindly send resume toinfo@outbacktci.com

2019/20 now, with the release of the NEW scholarship applications for 2019/20.

The Ministry also encouraged all Turks and Caicos Islanders to further their education and enroll into Tertiary studies.

As part of this mandate, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government in recent years attained full membership to the University of the West Indies. This therefore enables Turks and Caicos Islanders who are not beneficiaries of a scholarship to be able to attend any of the University of the West Indies three campuses in Jamaica, Barbados or Trinidad & Tobago and pay a reduced tuition fee.

The UWI Open Campus also provides an opportunity for students to pursue tertiary edcation while remaining in the country through online courses of study. For courses that are offered at the Turks and Caicos Islands

Community College (TCICC), at any level, applicants will be referred to the TCICC. Submission of all required information is due by April 30th 2019 for both local and international applicants. the only exception to this rule will be for applicants not receiving the necessary information from their institution at the time of submission of their incomplete application by April 30th 2019 which are as follows: •Acceptance Letter •Transcripts •Examination results Deadline for submission of all the above required information for: international applicants is June 30th 2019 and local applicants, August 16th 2019.

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Report from TCI National Security Council meeting His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, and the Hon. Premier, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, co-chaired a meeting of the TCI National Security Council (NSC) on Friday, February 1st, 2019, at the Hon. Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

In attendance as members of the NSC were the Hon. Deputy Premier, the Hon. Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Attorney General, the Hon. Deputy Governor and the Commissioner of Police.

At this meeting the NSC: • Received up-dates from the Commissioner of Police on: Crime statistics for TCI overall had a fallen by 6% for the third quarter measured year-on-year, though there had been a concerning spike in reported crime levels in Grand Turk; Operation Drive Safe had so far resulted in 376 tickets being issued, 45 people warned of prosecution and eleven illegal migrants arrested; There would be a significant addition to the fleet of police vehicles from midFebruary. Tenders for additional CCTV cameras and a replacement Police plane had been issued;

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Additional training for Police Supervisors is currently being delivered by the Miami Beach Police Force and new digital forensics laboratory training would commence shortly; Reported on the need for additional resources to enhance border control and related operational needs of the Police.

• Received an update from the Deputy Premier on: - Sloop landings in Salt Cay and Grand Turk January led to 187 and 132 illegal immigrants being detained respectively.

Both the Police and Immigration would be examining ways to increase maritime patrols, including through co-operation with the Bahamas.

-Considered how to ensure improved training for and vetting of privately employed security guards on Grand Turk; - Commitment to identify additional funds to boost border security infrastructure.

Noted that Operation Guardian was having a positive impact. The Deputy Premier and Commissioner of Police would together analyse how best to develop this Operation’s impact going forward; - Given security-related concerns about

the adequacy of street lighting in certain parts of Providenciales especially, HE the Governor and the Premier would seek an exploratory meeting with Fortis TCI. • Received an update from the Minister of Home Affairs on the situation at HM Prison on: Review of planned works; The disturbance in HM Prison on 25 January; Staffing and security issues; • Received an update from the Premier on the draft National Security Strategy (NSS); - Strategy meetings had been conducted; the draft NSS is due to be completed by the 3rd week of February.

• Received an Update from HE the Governor on security assistance from the UK, including for border security: - HE the Governor drew attention to training and other support already provided by the UK Government in support of enhanced border security.

He noted that other training would be coming on stream and that an expert team would be examining maritime security in the course of a visit to TCI in March as part of a follow-up to the earlier Security Needs Assessment Report.

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Turks and Caicos Sun

Suite#5, Airport Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 348-6838 Fax: (649) 941-3281 Email: sun@suntci.com Read us online at www.suntci.com Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Hayden Boyce Graphic designer Information Technology and Production Manager: Kelano Howell Todeline Defralien Reporter

The Turks and Caicos SUN is a subsidiary of The SUN Media Group Ltd. We are committed to excellence in journalism, educating and informing our readers, serving and satisfying our advertisers and assisting in the overall development of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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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.

NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990 A Planning Application, registered as GT 4826 by Denilson Murray, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of development permission on 10506/109, South Base, on Grand Turk.The application submitted seeks planning consideration for a gas station in the South Base district of Grand Turk to cater to tourist as well as locals. The proposed development will include a mini mart as well.

Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, Grand Turk or Providenciales, within twenty eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Notice dated: February 4th ,2019

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New automated licence plate recognition coming soon

By Todeline Defralien

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) will soon upgrade to a new automatic number plate recognition system in a few weeks, says Commissioner of Police James Smith.

Speaking at a recent press conference, Smith said the legislation has been changed to enable a front and rear number plate and a company will arrive in Turks and Caicos at the beginning of February to train the Road Safety Department in making these plates and fixing them to vehicles.

He said the new system will tie in with the CCTV network which Smith stated they are expanding into Grand Turk.

He added: “We have a joint 911and CCTV control room and what I don’t want to say is too much about the capability of the technology, but it is extremely intelligent. It’s already bearing fruit and the next phase will be even more sophisticated. When the new number plate system is brought into play, it will significantly change the way we

deal with stuff here.”

“Now that we have operators in 911 who are watching the CCTV’s so if an accident occurs they can quickly switch to the accident scene if they are not already there. They can monitor road conditions; they can send the proper resources or if someone is involved in a road accident or another incident and flees the scene then the operators of course are able to look at different cameras to track the direction of travel and their movement and then we can send resources to interdict them. It also allows us, when officers arrive on the scene of an accident, to pre-brief them about what took place. It is not such a complex process for them to understand who is at fault or if anyone is at fault when that accident happened.”

Smith anticipates that they will take extra cameras on board or the Government may decide to fund more cameras, given that they can prove the value of them.

Commissioner also noted that the CCTV cameras have been very successful.

“We’re slightly constrained in

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

terms of we need to change the number plate registration system to make them even more effective. It is quite young but yet we do have footage from cameras that shows what’s taking place in incidents.

A few weeks ago, and I cannot go into details, where camera evidence was taken from that and is now registered as a court exhibit and will now be produced in court,” he said.

The Commissioner also defended the police force’s tough stance on road, saying that it is “geared towards everybody, we are completely coloured blind in terms of vehicle colour or people colour in this initiative”.

He added: “The first thing it’s going to draw attention to is driving too fast, driving with a vehicle that has very dark tinted windows, failing to display a vehicle licence plate you’re going to be a target and you will be stopped and the days of being given a warning are gone.

People have been getting warnings for the last weeks and months and we are not doing that anymore.”

Smith said that the Police Force has zero tolerance because people are not heeding the warnings.

Commissioner of Police James Smith

“I’ve seen people who said they did not get plates from Road Safety and we ask when you last went, because I’ve seen vehicles here with number of plates from other countries and I’ve seen them for months so they clearly have not been to Road Safety to check. Producing a piece of paper to say that you went to Road Safety a year ago is not going to cut it.”

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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LOCAL NEWS

Change coming to expunge police records

By Todeline Defralien

Many persons in the community have found themselves involved in criminal activities which haunt them their entire lives, whether big or small.

After years of complaints, a change is coming to help expunge police records and invite persons back to the world of work.

Minister for Immigration and Border Control Hon. Sean Astwood said on the Radio Show Expressions on Wednesday January 30th that having a police record should not bar anyone from work.

“The Chance for Change programme is really designed to assist those persons who have found themselves afoul of the law. In addition, persons should also be aware that there is an avenue in law that they can apply to the Mercy Committee to get their record expunged as well and there is a procedure for that. Part of it also has to be the education of the private sector and government itself, that a police record just as a police record should not bar anyone from work.”

He added, “What I would say you might take into consideration (is) the type of offence as it relates to the type of job that the person is seeking to get. If caught and found guilty of stealing, don’t put me on your cash register; just yet, bring me into your company under a different position and have me prove

myself over time.” understand that because of their

Astwood continued: “We don’t transgression, they might not get need to do any research to understand the same job that they would have what the result of that is. If you do not potentially been hired for before they give people the opportunity to get legal ended up in that situation,” the MP for and gainful employment they have to Five Cays added. “It might require them survive and while I would never make an to accept a job that they don’t necessarily excuse for anyone committing a crime, want, but it is more important to be the reality of the situation is that if we working and earning a living while you don’t find ways to properly reintegrate continue to progress and get the job that them back into society and also into the you want. Sitting at home and saying work force, then we are only creating a ‘I am not going to work for this, and I bigger problem for ourselves later.” am not going to work for that’...if it is

Meantime, Astwood stated that not bettering your situation, then you he has had numerous conversations really need to assess your situation and with different company owners from the sometimes it is better to get a job while different hotel and tourism industries you’re looking for a job that you want.” and finance, about creating opportunities The Minister for Immigration and not restricting persons because once continued: “These particular groups of you have a police record, that’s the persons I think really need to appreciate quickest and easiest way to rule someone that because of the challenges they out of a job. would have experienced from having

“We need to take a better look a police record that the first step to do at the individual. We need to have that is to get a job. In fact, what that does person come in and conduct an interview is actually help them with the next job, like we would do for anyone else, and because if they can demonstrate that you as an individual, as an experienced someone took the chance with them and human resource person should be able they have gainful employment, then the to pick up some signs on whether you next employer feels a lot easier hiring can take the risk on that individual or them.” not.”

In addition, a number of Turks

Astwood asked everyone to take and Caicos Islanders have complained that sensible, calculated risk because about the process of making applications those offenders have to get back into the to the Governor to have their records work force. cleared; which takes around six months

“I also think that it is very or a year without a response. important for those individuals to Commenting on that issue,

BOHIO DIVE INSTRUCTOR GRAND TURK Is looking for a FOOD SERVICE MANAGER • Minimum 10 years experience • International recognized culinary qualifications • Ability to supervise, train, motivate and mentor team members • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Previous international work experience, ideally in the Caribbean • Salary $400.00 per week

Deputy Premier, Minister for Immigration and Border Control Hon. Sean Astwood Astwood said, “I know that the Mercy Committee as I believe has scheduled meetings for different reasons that might have had been delayed, I can’t directly speak to their operation but I can tell you that we have been trying to influence ways to get that process moving a lot quicker because the worst thing you could do is having your life on hold and if there is an opportunity and if you are eligible to be seriously considered, then the quicker that happen is obviously better for you and everybody else.”

BOHIO DIVE INSTRUCTOR

GRAND TURK Is recruiting for the following position: WATER SPORTS COORDINATOR

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE: • Certification in Sage 50 Accounting Software in order to complete bookkeeping entries in the evenings.

• Ability to plan & schedule scuba diving, boating excursions and water activities for both guests and cruise ship visitors.

• English and French required, Spanish an asset.

• Must be PADI Certified Open Water Diver and Boat Captain.

• Minimum 2 years living in a Caribbean setting.

• Work Schedule will include weekends, public holidays and most evenings.

Candidates should apply to info@bohioresort.com or PO BOX 170, Grand Turk

Monthly Wage: $1,250.00 per month.

Please include a covering letter, resume, and references with all applications

Candidates should apply in writing including a cover letter, resume and references to: info@bohioresrot.com

This position is held by a Work Permit Holder

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.

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.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales.

Position Available One (1) Mechanic Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods Must be able to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.

Service vehicles Must have at least five (5) years’ experience as an Auto mechanic Wages: $1500.00 per month Contact: Corderro Lightbourne Tel: 649-331-9647 Labour Commissioner, Labour Department Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

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Armando Pizzuti-VP Hospitality Services

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Deryk Meany with staff group

TURKS AND CAICOS COLLECTION SALUTES ITS STAFF ON OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE The beach deck of Beach House, the turquoise waters of the TCI and that famous tropical trade breeze formed the perfect backdrop for the Turks and Caicos Collection Staff Awards on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The ceremony recognized the OUTSTANDING achievements and 10 years of dedication of their staff. The event re-enforced the important role of the staff to the overall success of the company and the tourism sector generally.

In the presence of members of the senior management, CEO of Waterloo Holdings Ltd (WIHL) Mrs. Caroline Van Scheltinga commented that this ceremony is held quarterly as a tradition of appreciation and encouragement to the staff and in recognition of their loyalty and devotion to hard work. CEO Van Scheltinga told staff that they all do so many things that blow her away every day with the delivery of exceptional service and that with any other team the goals and accomplishments might just not have been possible, but you all make me realize we can do anything together. Emphasizing team work, Mrs. Caroline Scheltinga said “Teamwork gives us the edge that makes winners out of all of us.”

“Thank you for everything. Thank you for making each day of work something we can all be proud of.”

Director of Human Resource Wayne Garland echoed the sentiments of the CEO in his remarks stating that our human resources are our assets we’re most proud of. “Like a circle, the pursuit of excellence has no end. We salute your unwavering commitment to outstanding performance each day.

Armando Pizzuti, Vice President of Hospitality Services expressed thanks to staff of the Collection and remarked, “The success of our organization is a direct result of your efforts and dedication. Your commitment to quality and personal and professional integrity is the differentiating factor that sets us apart from our competition.

A proud VP of Hospitality Services with obvious admiration congratulated the resort teams. He went on to say “Today, we celebrate you, your individual and collective contributions to our success, and we look forward with great expectancy to many more good years to come.

TCC staff will be honoured in five categories of awards: 1. Resort Shining Star 2. Supervisor of the Quarter 3. Employee of the Quarter 4. Heart of Hospitality 5. Manager of the Quarter Additionally, nine staff will be honoured for their long service to Turks and Caicos Collection. These staff members have dedicated ten years (or more of committed, loyal and exemplary service to the company which has contributed to the organisation’s overall success.

The long service awardees are: 1. Marie Dorelus 15 years 2. Zandley Anderson 15 years 3. Ardene Mullings 14 years 4. Ricardo Santos 11 years 5. Alejandro Cuadra 11 years 6. Hendrika Arthur 10 years 7. Roselande D’Aout 10 years 8. Riguad Donus 10 years 9. Yohlean L. Smith 10 years

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ALEXANDRA RESORT-3rd QUARTER HONOUREES FARAR BOSICAULT -Resort/Hotel Shining Star You are truly deserving of this award as you are indeed a shining star.! Congratulations Farar for being a shining star and bringing us joy!

REGINALD FORBES -Supervisor of the Quarter This supervisor is nominated for outstanding performance in the 3rd quarter because of consistency and dedication to service excellence. Congratulations Reggie Forbes!

JOSIANNE DUMME -Employee of the Quarter Always on time, works well with others, always willing to learn new things stay back when ask too and goes the extra mile. Congratulations Josianne! You’re a Shining Star!

CLERVIL TEODEL - Heart of Hospitality This individual possesses the best never say NO attitude.

You are a Rockstar and we wouldn’t be able to be a successful as we are without you. Congratulation Clervil “Artist” Teodel.

LILLA WILLIAMS - Manager of the Quarter Being a veteran in her field, she produces results; instead of giving excuses she provides solutions. Congratulations Lilla “Lil” Williams.

ALEXANDRA RESORT- 4th QUARTER HONOUREES LUCKSON BLANFORT - Resort/Hotel Shining Star You are a fantastic employee who always shows up to work on time. Congratulations Luckson “LUIGI” Blanfort!

NATALIA URBE - Supervisor of the Quarter You lead with great enthusiasm and good ethical behaviour. Congratulations Natalia Urbe we are thankful for your dedication and hard work.

DERRICKA DAMES - Employee of the Quarter A hard-working individual with great determination that will to go above and beyond to ensure that our guests are satisfied. Congratulations Derricka for becoming a leader and ensuring guests and colleagues are satisfied at all times. RENANTE PEDOR Heart of Hospitality This individual is nominated for their outstanding performance in providing service to guests, pride in their work and performs with little supervision. Congratulations Renante Pedor! We love you and appreciate you. Y. LATISHA- Manager of the Quarter

Beryl Charles in turquoise

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BEACH HOUSE - 3rd QUARTER HONOUREES DeWAYNE BOGLE -Resort/Hotel Shining Star It is not only your colleagues who enjoy and appreciate the service you provide but also the guests who continuously rave about you friendly and professional approach. Congratulations Dewayne Bogle for your hard work and dedication.

LATOYA HARRIS -Employee of the Quarter You are very dependable, hardworking, fun and loving.

With your attitude and work ethics you will go very far in the hospitality industry. Congratulations Latoya Harris please continue to be the dedicated individual that you are.

REBBY BUKING - Manager of the Quarter We would like to commend this manager for her outstanding and consistent work at Beach House over the last year. We see an abundance of potential in you and we’re excited about what your future in this industry can become. Congratulations Rebby Buking!

BEACH HOUSE – 4th QUARTER HONOUREES ALBERTO VOLORIO -Employee of the Quarter You have been nominated for Employee of the 4th quarter based on your personality and willingness to always work hard without fail. Congratulations Alberto Vilorio from the entire Beach House team!

MAYRA REYES - Manager of the Quarter You have worked extremely hard developing and delivering our all-inclusive concept ensuring our concept is up to standard. You demonstrate only the best work ethics and understand what it takes to deliver upscales service. Congratulations Mayra Reyes for your tremendous contribution!

BLUE HAVEN RESORT – 4th QUARTER ANGELINA AUGUSTINE- Resort/Hotel Shining Star Your “radiant morning smile” is always noted in the TripAdvisor comments made by guest. You perform your role with high efficiency and dependency. Congratulations Angelina Augustine for always ensuring breakfast is a delight for all our guests!

ROSANYILI GARDINER - Supervisor of the Quarter In many ways you have exceeded the requirements and expectations for this award. You are hardworking, dependable, honest, talented and a dedicated individual. Congratulations Rosanyili Gardiner CHEF PERRY ACOSTA - Heart of Hospitality Your commitment to total guest satisfaction is always noted by the quality of products produced. Your superiors describe you as a true team player who is always willing to fill in whenever someone is absent. Your calm demeaner, team loyalty and creative skills makes you deserving of this heart of hospitality award. Congratulations Chef Perry Acosta from the entire Blue Haven team!

O’NEIL RILEY - Manager of the Quarter You possess excellent leadership qualities and is respected by the entire Blue Haven Team. your passion for serving guest is evident by the raving reviews found on trip advisor. One guest describes you as someone who “creates memorable experiences”. Congratulations O’Neil Riley!

BLUE HAVEN MARINA – 3rd and 4th QUARTERS TIFFANY HANDFIELD - Employee of both Quarters You work excellent and professionally with the team as well as our clients. You handle many tasks and challenges without hesitation and is never afraid to seek assistance and put into practice the new knowledge obtained-an quality which is very critical in our industry. Congratulations to 3-time employee of the quarter winner Tiffany Handfield!!

AMBERGRIS CAY – 4th QUARTER HONOUREES CAROLEAN PADUA – Resort/Hotel Shining Star Dependable, organised, always sincere and very professional. Positive attitude, respectful and doesn’t shy away from new duties. A brilliant career ahead of her in the industry. Congratulations Carolean!

SHAUN AUSTIN -Supervisor of the Quarter Your knowledge, skills willingness to help others and your dedication has positively impacted the entire team. You are a true champion with a tireless commitment to serving guests, owners and colleagues. Congratulations Shaun! Well done!

CARMEN SMITH-Employee of the Quarter A great leader, caring employee and colleague, warm heart and great sense of honour. A dedicated employee who works hard every single day to ensure guests’ needs are met. Congratulations Carmen! Thank you!

CLAUDE AGENOR - Heart of Hospitality Goes beyond what is expected of him, great attendance and always strives to be accurate and detailed. Congratulations to Claude!

FRANCISCO HODGE - Manager of the Quarter An incredible work ethic and never misses work! Kind, courteous and a team player. A walking billboard for Ambergris Cay and the Turks and Caicos Collection. Don’t change Francisco. Congratulations! Thank you.

TCC MOST MENTIONED EMPLOYEE (TripAdvisor) PEJOE CESAIRE With over 50 mentions during January to December 2018 this employee was most deserving of this award. Some of the comments guests made were: “You always had a smile and understood our jokes.”

“You did an amazing job taking care of us, you were the friendliest staff.” “Special shout out to our favourite person, you were fantastic. Your upbeat personality shone and you were always making sure my father in law was taken care of.” “You are super fun and the kids thought it was great when you jumped in the pool fully clothed to help with the volleyball game. Thanks to you we will be back!”

“Ask for him, he is the best!”

Let’s hear it for Pejoe Cesaire of the Alexandra Resort the most mentioned employee for 2018.

The winner of this award is selected based on the number of positive mentions received from guests on TripAdvisor. The winner of the award with receive a certificate, round trip ticket for two (2) to New York and cash prize.

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FEBRUARY 8TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 15TH, 2019

LOCAL NEWS

Solve the Beaches dilemma

By Oswald Skipping ` The current Beaches Turks and Caicos saga which has now become an international issue taken onboard by so much press all over the world, should be of grave concern to every well thinking Turks and Caicos Islander, considering the way this entire drama is unfolding and escalating daily.

While we were made to believe just a few weeks ago that the debt allegedly owed Turks and Caicos Government by Beaches was some $60 Million, Is it apparently reasonable to say that the debt is currently about $120 million and increasing every month being inflated by a 10% compounded interest rate and added penalties.

What we don’t want to happen is what recently took place regarding the Conch Farm where the established contractual agreement with government was blatantly disregarded by the British, by extension the attorney general’s office and incredible as it may seem, by both political parties. The Conch Farm subsequently took the issue to court and the government lost the case.

This is what happens when politicians sit by and allow the British and hogtied civil servants to disregard truth and agreements and arbitrarily side with the British as was done in the case of the Conch Farm. In dealing with this Beaches issue, we need to ensure that this is not the case here, since so much is at stake. It is my hope and belief that this is the case.

This is an immature and dangerous game of political and corporate poker that is being played and at the

end of the day we must look out for the wellbeing of our Turks and Caicos and its people, with objective consideration tampered with wisdom and mature reasoning.

A high level of irresponsible governance is reflected here as this has obviously been allowed to fester for far too long and the truth of the matter is that all the facts are not available to the public to empower the public to form educated and informed opinions on the matter.

We are not aware of the details of written supportive agreements given by former PNP Chief Ministers and Premiers and ministers of finance while in government. We are also not fully aware of the level of support being given to Beaches by the present Premier, which appears to be great.

We are additionally not aware of possible financial arrangements made between Beaches and former administrations for Beaches to offset certain financial obligations on behalf of government when for example, government couldn’t even afford to pay civil servants.

While some of these arrangements may have been ultra vires, we have to take into consideration the fact that these persons that supposedly made those agreements were heads of state and ministers of government. That in itself lends unquestionable governmental credibility at the highest level to the matter. It is obvious that this matter is much more complicated and dicey than what meets the public’s eye.

Unfortunately, this was never an issue while I was in government

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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hence I have never been afforded the opportunity to weigh in on this matter.

Had I been afforded that opportunity, I would have undoubtedly nipped it in the bud.

Learning new facts surrounding this issue, I appeal to this PDM government, to please not sit apathetically by hoping for an automatic solution, or a British or Civil Service solution, or for a closure in a lawsuit or some other counter actions to satisfy your political libido or protect any possible compromised positions while you put our entire tourism industry in a tail spin that may have a long term detrimental effect.

We should be aware that this unfortunate drama has already put the airline industry, the booking agencies and the travel industry on a whole, in a frantic mode as it relates to the Turks and Caicos tourism industry because of the overall impact of the huge Beaches traffic. Both airline and hotel bookings are being cancelled and not just Beaches and not just in the Turks and Caicos; and the airline demographics are already showing a dramatic change in the computers which inevitably translates into a change in airline services. That’s the magnitude of what we are dealing with here. As always, I am a firm believer in being proactive and preventive, and this situation warrants that kind of approach.

The fact of the matter is that this issue must not be allowed to continue festering but needs to be dealt with expeditiously and prudently with a keen sense of reasoning, especially since it should have never been allowed

to escalate at this crucial level.

While there was obvious justification at some stage for some payments, the escalating interest rate and penalties placed on these payments are reportedly exorbitant, unreasonable and unrealistic and are seemingly a sure recipe for industrial and economic disaster which needs to be avoided at all costs. We as a territory are already suffering from progressive retrogression in many areas such as legal and illegal immigration, crime, onerous constitutional restraints, discrimination, lack of representation, no real access to our crown land and massive national health issues.

Therefore, as government, please take the initiative to work out a mutually satisfying solution and avoid any further national devastation where possible, for prevention is far better than cure.

Let’s not forget that discretion is the better part of valor and therefore, let’s show wisdom and maturity and have the attorney general, the permanent secretary of finance, the Minister and deputy premier and whoever else is deemed necessary, to sit with Beaches representatives and solve this looming and growing problem before it consumes us and shatters our tourism industry.

I am sure that there are lessons to be learnt here in many respects, where government has to be much more restrictive in some areas and not allow any one entity to have such extensive influence and strongholds over government as Beaches does; and possibly clip its wings where allowable.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE Butterfield Gold Group One (1) Executive/Senior Procurement Officer Primary Duties Procurement for the Group as per and within the direction of management Provide report to Office Manager of Admin & Finance Department or such other person or persons directed by management for the landed cost of each purchase to be reconciled with the first cost of each purchase, plus duty and proportionate costs for freight and all other costs associated with order together with copies of all relevant documents.

Source possible vendors/alternative vendors for items as directed by management and provide details to management for their consideration Qualification, Experience & Abilities Minimum of three (4) years work experience and knowledge in purchasing all types of building materials, including, but not limited to roofing prefab building structures for the Construction & Maintenance division for the company.

A minimum of five (5) years work experience in an administrative position with duties including Project preparation, Report Writing and assisting with financial projects management and evaluation.

Five (5) CXC subjects or equivalent Approve must provide certified courses and/or diplomas relevant to above duties.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applicant must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.

Applicant must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Applicant must be open to being on call outside of regular business hours to deal with and complete assigned tasks.

Wages: Commensurate with experience starting range from $2,250.00-$3,600 per month Requirements for all Applicants: • Hardworking team player with excellent people skills.

• Willingness to work, weekends and holidays as required.

• In addition to the performance of the essential functions employees may able required to perform supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor.

Only Belongers apply for these positions. Application forms available from Butterfield Gold Human Resource Department. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified.

The position is currently held by Work permit Holder Submit applications to by February 14, 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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Flow TCI announces departure of Country Manager, Delleriece Hall

Country Manager, Mrs. Delleriece Hall has left Flow Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) to pursue personal and professional interests, effective January 31st, 2019.

During her 23-year tenure at Cable & Wireless, ‘Della’ as she is affectionately known, rose through the ranks of the company and most recently served as Flow TCI’s Country Manager for the last three and half years. Hall has certainly left a legacy that reflects her passion for, and commitment to, delighting customers and stakeholders.

In her farewell message Hall said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside

some of the greatest minds in this industry, and to lead such a stellar team who have all contributed to the success I have enjoyed in the past 23 years. I will continue to advocate for Cable & Wireless/ Flow and act as an ambassador here in TCI as I am extremely proud of what we have achieved. I have no doubt that the organisation will continue to grow from strength to strength in 2019 and beyond.”

Delleriece also leaves behind a good track record of people leadership by fostering a winning team mentality and delivering sustainable returns for the business. Her infectious and vibrant

personality will be missed. The company is proud to have contributed to her career journey and is confident that Della will continue to thrive as she embarks on her next chapter.

The entire Cable & Wireless & Flow Turks and Caicos family wish Delleriece and her family all the best for the future.

Audley Gibbs, Network Operations Lead, will assume interim daily operational responsibility for the TCI business, effective February 1, 2019, while the company conducts a search for a Country Manager.

Delleriece Hall

Brand TCI expanding to new markets

The TCHTA in partnership with the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board held its first ever Sales & Marketing meeting on Monday, January 21st at The Shore Club on Long Bay Beach. The event saw travel partners and stakeholders come together to focus on new ways to develop and market ‘brand TCI’ to the world.

Teams from numerous members of the Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) attended the event. With a view to focusing their individual efforts into a combined approach, they strategized to bolster existing initiatives while creating new ways to capture the attention of new and untapped markets.

Stacy Cox, CEO of the TCHTA,

led the meeting and spoke highly of the initiative saying, “This is exciting as it shows that even though we’re an industry made up of different hotels, properties, business owners and organizations with their own corporate objectives, we all understand that we have the same objective of increasing our appeal as a top destination to the world.”

The discussion covered all aspects of marketing including hosting new events and better use of content creators and influencers.

“Social media marketing is today’s standard and the growth of brand TCI depends on our ability to truly utilize this medium. By bringing key influencers in the social media

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

Stacy Cox, CEO of the TCHTA space on board, we’ll expand our reach even further” said Cox.

There were also discussions

about adding destination branded events onto current marketing trips where the TCI sees a substantial delegation in attendance such as the International Luxury Travel Market and the Island Destination Awards. The meeting resulted in plans being mapped out for a number of events for 2019.

All parties, including those that traveled to island to be a part of the dialogue, have a clearer understanding of how to move forward together in promoting these ‘Beautiful by Nature’ islands to the world. The plan is for this to be just the first of many meetings like this. With the foundation set, things are looking promising for the follow-up Sales & Marketing gathering tentatively scheduled for November of this year.

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MEET OUR TOP 10 VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Surviving the flu season

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

Every year the flu season starts in the winter period and ends at about the beginning of spring. It usually lasts 12 – 14 weeks but the duration of the season varies each year as does the point at which the condition peaks. It can lead to numerous complications including death. It is therefore necessary that we put measures in place to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Flu versus Cold

Influenza, commonly known as the “flu,” is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. The common cold and flu are both contagious viral infections of the respiratory tract.

More than 100 types of cold viruses are known, and new strains of flu evolve every few years. Both the flu and a cold are spread when you inhale droplets in the air that contain the virus or make direct contact with respiratory secretions for example through sharing drinks or handling towels used by an ill person.

Viral respiratory tract infections present with cough, congestion, sneezing, running nose and sore throat. With the flu, you are more likely to run a high fever for several days and have body aches, fatigue, and weakness.

If you are tested and proven to have the influenza virus, you can

be given antiviral drugs to shorten the severity and length of the illness. You must however see your doctor within the first 48hrs of the symptoms as the drug is not very effective when started late in the disease process. Drugs aimed at treating your symptoms such as fever, pain, cough and runny nose tend to be very helpful but antibiotics are indicated only if there is a secondary bacterial infection.

Usually, complications from colds are relatively minor, but a severe case of flu can lead to life-threatening illnesses such as pneumonia. Infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic ailments such as diabetes and HIV are at highest risk for flu complications. The CDC estimates that deaths related to influenza range from 3,000 to 49,000 deaths in the United States each year.

Preventing the flu

Being sick is never fun. No matter what’s on your calendar, you can’t really afford to let a cold or the flu slow you down. Luckily, there are ways to reduce the risk of getting ill this season.

The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of getting the flu and reduce the likelihood of flu-associated hospitalization and complications. A 2014 study by the CDC showed that the flu vaccine reduced children’s risk of flu-

related intensive care admission by 74% and another study done two years later showed that people 50 years and older who got a flu vaccine reduced their risk of getting hospitalized by 57%.

Whether or not you have been vaccinated, good hygiene and a healthy lifestyle can help combat your likelihood of becoming ill. Since the virus is spread through respiratory droplets and contact with respiratory secretions, if possible, avoid close contact with persons Dr. Marsha Barnett when they are sick. Wash your hands frequently, disinfect surfaces and avoid system especially when you have a wide touching the face even when you think variety of dark green, red, and yellow your hands are clean. veggies and fruits. So, have fruits and

Heavy drinking can weaken the veggies with all your meals and in your immune system so limit your alcohol juices and smoothies and stay hydrated intake. Smoking and even being around throughout the day. someone who smokes hurts the immune Although its regular practice to system as well. Heavy smokers get more take vitamin C supplements during a severe and frequent colds as smoke dries cough and cold, there is little evidence out the passages in the nose and affects that this actually makes a difference in the hairs that line the nose and lungs the duration or severity of the condition! and help sweep away cold and flu viruses. Zinc supplements on the other hand Try to take care of yourself during the have been found to be helpful when season. Get adequate rest and relaxation battling a cold caused by other viruses as your immune system is boosted when but it has not been proven to have an you de-stress. Aerobic exercise gets the effect on the flu. heart pumping and increases your body’s natural virus killing cells, so get moving. * Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general

Of course, overtraining can practitioner who also specialises make you more susceptible to respiratory in dermatology. For questions or illnesses so workout in moderation and if comments, please contact her at you are ill take a few days off your regular drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at routine. The vitamins and minerals Associated Medical Practices - 946found in plants help boost the immune 4242.

Job Vacancy Notice

JOB VACANCY A vacancy exists at the Turks and Caicos Islands National Insurance Board for a Human Resource & Administration Manager at its Head Office in Grand Turk. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the post.

HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER The Human Resource & Administration Manager will report to the Deputy Director.

Core Functions of the Job: The position performs the following: •Provides comprehensive advice and support to the Board and Executive Management on matters relating to Human Resources Management.

•Develops, implements and annually review the Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

•Develops Programs of Training and Management Development.

•Participates in the overall development of the TCINIB and Change Management Process.

•Oversees matters pertaining to salary and employee benefits, including the Group Health Plan and other benefits or employee welfare programs.

•Monitors staff performance through the administration of the Performance Management System.

•Acts as the internal Consultant to Line Managers on human resource management issues.

•Undertakes periodic employee surveys so as to gauge the need for appropriate interventions.

•Meets, treats Consultants and make recommendations for external contracts to address specific needs of the Board.

•Advises the Director on developments/issues affecting the human resource management policies/procedures/practices

of the Board.

•Assists in the recruitment and deployment of staff.

•Develops, reviews and maintains job classification and compensation systems.

•Develops budget for the department.

•Develops orientation program for new recruits.

•Carries out periodic salary surveys.

•Ensures the maintenance of staff bio-data profiles.

•Ensures HRIS is implemented and maintained.

Educational Requirements This position requires A Master Degree in Human Resource and Industrial Relations. The incumbent should also have solid competencies in: - Negotiations - Human relations - Communications - Compensation - Performance Appraisal - Highly motivated, and results-oriented - Dynamic team player, committed to problem solving - Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Special Provision: The National Insurance Board is seeking to recruit a Human Resource professional with not less than seven (7) years of experience in a senior management role.

The successful candidate will be offered a two - year contact of employment and will be required to mentor an employee of the Board.

Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to the Deputy Director Corporate Services, National Insurance Board, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands to reach no later than Friday, March 1, 2019

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The Beaches Resort saga is a wake-up call to explore and review other areas A review of the accommodation tax

By Drexwell Seymour

I am grateful for the fact that the Turks and Caicos Islands are blessed to have a resort such as Beaches TCI. However, I have a major problem when developers put us in a hostage position.

The announcement by Beaches of their impending closure two years in advance is a major threat to the Turks and Caicos economy. Perhaps, Beaches is saying the $60million is also threat to the survival of their business especially if the money was never collected from guests.

If Beaches never collected the money from guests, then it is a different matter. If the majority of the$60million is penalties that this too is a different matter. If Beaches indeed collected the money from the guests, then it should be paid over to the Government. However, we do not know the full story as the Government has not release any major details on this situation due to the legal issues.

This whole Beaches Saga is a wake up a call and it is time we take a serious review of other opportunities and a review of our penalties on our tax structure.

Beaches’ contribution

As a result of Beaches, our country receives significant exposure to the world through their aggressive advertising and marketing. There is an increase in international airlines to TCI and consequently, our land-based tourist arrivals increased.

Beaches is the second largest employer after the Turks and Caicos Islands Government. Beaches also plays an integral part in our community events through sponsorships and donations.

Issue

Beaches Turks and Caicos Islands have claimed that in 2017, they were charged additional taxes and penalties as 213% overall resulting in over $60million. They also claimed that have over paid in taxes and the Government owes them. The Government in their response has confirmed that Beaches are not avoiding the payment of taxes.

Davetria Morris

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 Acqua Shores Property Management

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The accommodation tax collected by TCIG for the year ended March 31, 2018 was $59,152, 185. I am not sure how much of that is from Beaches but I would imagine more than 60%.

The accommodation tax requires all relevant stakeholders to charge their guests 12% and to remit the collections to the Government by the 21st day of the following month. I believe that all stakeholders should follow the law of the country and charge the 12% and remit it to TCIG. After all, it is money collected on behalf of the Government.

However, I do have an issue with the 10% compounded penalty rate.

Someone can be charged up to 120% for one year. I think the Government needs to review this. I know this was implemented to encourage people to pay on time. However, this is not a deterrent to some businesses as some are still not paying on time.

I think the penalty is too excessive. While, people should render what is due to TCIG, if the current penalties are imposed, most of these businesses especially the small business will not be able to remain in business should they not pay the taxes on time.

I think people should pay a penalty for being late but not at a compounded interest rate. I know of many small businesses who were assessed a penalty which was more than the actual tax in itself. I think the rate should be simple and should applied to all Government agencies including NHIP and NIB.

I do not know how much of the $60million include penalties for Beaches but it would be great if we can get a breakdown of the $60million. I think some consideration should be given for the waiver of the penalties. Obviously, if we do it for Beaches, we should do the same for other businesses.

I also think we need to review the all-inclusive methodology. While guests may not have a breakdown of their rates on their invoices, the all-inclusive accounting department knows what the room rate, the food and beverage rate should be. I have a feeling this is what

Sanika Harvey 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

Best Contractors

Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales Is seeking one Butler Duties includes greeting guests at the door, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food Salary is $7.50 per hour Must be able to work 5 days per week Please call Mrs. Priscila Cordero on 243-5645 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

penalty

Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking Labourers - $6.50 per hour Is seeking Painters - $7.00 per hour Is seeking Tile Layers - $7.00 per hour Labourer duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines The painters must be able to prepare painting surfaces by washing walls, repairing holes, or removing old paint For the position of a Tile Layer the successful applicant is required to lay tiles as per approved building plans during construction.

To work 5 days per week Please Call Alex Higgs at 243-5406 These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holders 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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the real issue is with Beaches. How is the tax really calculated and what is really charged to the guests?

Opportunities

While our governments like to take credit for developments that they were not proactive in bringing to these islands, the Beaches issues is a wakeup call to explore other opportunities.

I am aware that there is a team set up to actively pursue the expansion of the Offshore Finance Industry. This is a great initiative, a topic I will talked about in a future article.

However, in the short term, tourism will continue to be our main industry and we must encourage locals to unite and build major resorts throughout the Turks and Caicos. Of course, access to financing will be an issue.

If Beaches is serious about their threat, we in the meantime need to pursue developers who can purchase Beaches and use a brand greater than Beaches. If Beaches indeed owes the Govt Drexwell Seymour $60million, the Government should but if it did, then the Government have a right to acquire part of their assets needs to let Beaches know that they will for the value of $60millon if Beaches do discontinue the payment this year and not pay the $6omillion. next year if they close in September and

If Beaches does not close, we October in 2019 and 2020. must still be pro-active in actively seeking Conclusion major developers to the islands who can I believe relationship building is attract other brand names to the islands. important in any relationship, however Do not wait for the developers to come no investor should have so much power to us. We go to them even it means the to threaten the livelihood of a nation. I Government partnering with some locals know that some people are encouraging to create and construct hotels in TCI. the Government to collect all of the

Beaches knows that we depend $60million and let Beaches close its on them and they will use that card as resort as per their schedule. an opportunity for them but a threat for ` It is so easy to say so but in us. We now need to use their threat as an reality, it will have an adverse impact opportunity for us. on our economy. However, we need not fear. God will provide but we need to Government’s $500K annual be aggressive in our search of alternatives contribution and other opportunities. We just cannot sit there thinking it is going to work out

Based on my understanding, without having a plan. It appears that under the previous administration, the the Government is working on a solution Government made an arrangement with but cannot say much about it due to the Beaches to contribute $500,000 annually legal issues.

Until the Government says the to Beaches marketing program in lieu of other side of the story, we will continue Beaches closing for summer breaks.

I do not know if there is a signed to speculate. I do hope that the issues agreement with TCIG and Beaches and are resolved in a timely manner and that I do not know if the $500k payment our country does not have to face these continued under our new administration kinds of threats in the future.

Air and Sea Agency

Other Peoples Affairs

Stephanie’s Kitchen

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

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Location: Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking Labourers - $6.50 per hour Is seeking Domestic Workers - $6.50 per hour Is seeking Tile Man - $6.50 per hour Labourer duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Tile Man duties includes: Cutting tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools.

The Domestic Worker duties include providing regular housekeeping To work 6 days per week Please Call 242-8583 These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Located in Grand Turk Is seeking 1 Hairstylist Typical duties include shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 341-3591 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 #539040

Location: South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking 3 Auto Body repair men To work 5 days per week Salary is based on experience Must have more than 5 years experience Must be able to paint a car completely Please Contact: 341-0940 These positions are 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

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Landfill fires and Human Rights

By Sabrina Green

ensure that residents have an adequate standard of living, this means that our Government is responsible for putting in place, and monitoring compliance with, legislation that protects our living standards.

For several years there have been complaints made about the conditions in Blue Hills, particularly in the Wheeland area due to regular fires at the landfill site.

Over the last couple of days there International Covenant on have been many comments on social Economic, Social and Cultural media about a new fire causing dense Rights smoke in the settlement.

Although it’s not unusual to have an occasional

Article 11 1. The States Parties to problem at a landfill site, it is unusual the present Covenant recognize the right that the landfill on Providenciales of everyone to an adequate standard experiences fires so frequently. of living for himself and his family,

In the United Kingdom, home including adequate food, clothing to approximately 70 million people, and housing, and to the continuous there are around 280 to 300 landfill fires improvement of living conditions. The every year. Providenciales, however, is States Parties will take appropriate steps a significantly smaller country with a to ensure the realization of this right, population only 0.057% of the UK and recognizing to this effect the essential having significantly less waste you would importance of international co-operation anticipate that a landfill fire would be based on free consent. unusual. Unfortunately, for the residents

The International Convention impacted, this is not the case. on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

There have been many also confers the responsibility upon allegations for these fires, such as States to ensure that residents enjoy the poor management, illegal immigrants highest attainable standard of physical burning coal kilns, to malicious sabotage, and mental health. This is normally but ultimately, whatever the cause, it is associated with promotional campaigns Government’s responsibility to resolve on health matters, free healthcare and this matter expeditiously. This is exactly adequate mental health services but it the purpose governments are meant to is also associated with the quality of the fulfil, to maintain the basic infrastructure environment that we all live in. In this of a country enabling them to protect the respect this current administration is economy, environment, health and life making a huge environmental stride with of its residents, these are fundamental the move towards banning all single use human rights. plastics, an initiative that the Turks and

Landfill fires occur when waste Caicos Human Rights Commission fully disposed of in a landfill ignites and endorses, but what of the devastating spreads. Two types of landfill fires are environmental conditions threatening generally recognised. Surface Fires and the health of the residents of Blue Hills, Deep-Seated Fires.

Wheeland area?

Surface fires typically occur in underdeveloped countries that lack the International Covenant on Economic, capacity to properly cover waste with Social and Cultural Rights inert daily and intermediate covering, in developed countries they are often caused Article 12 by arson. If unchecked, spontaneous 1. The States Parties to the combustion fires in particular, tend present Covenant recognize the right to burn deeper into the waste mass, of everyone to the enjoyment of the resulting in deep seated fires. highest attainable standard of physical

Deep-Seated landfill fires, unlike and mental health. a typical fire, are difficult to put out 2. The steps to be taken by the with water unless an overhaul operation States Parties to the present Covenant to is undertaken. In human terms, the achieve the full realization of this right emissions arising from these fires, which shall include those necessary for: can continue for years, are potentially ` (a) The provision for the lethal with well-proven acute and chronic reduction of the stillbirth-rate and of health impacts. Particularly concerning infant mortality and for the healthy are the tire fires on landfills. Burning tires development of the child; are known to emit dioxins and benzene (b) The improvement of all derivatives which have been linked with aspects of environmental and industrial reproductive impairment and cancer in hygiene; humans.

(c) The prevention, treatment

The International Convention and control of epidemic, endemic, on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights occupational andthe health of the confers the responsibility upon States to residents of Blue Hills, Wheeland area?

and higher mortality rates for pregnant mothers and babies.

It’s not just the smoke that’s the problem but what that smoke contains, there is the potential here for residents of the area to experience long term health issues as a consequence of these potential pollutants. These fires are not just an inconvenience they are a well-established threat to life. The government must move swiftly in meeting their responsibilities under Article 12, subsection 2 (a) and (b) of the International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Sabrina Green - Human Rights Commissioner International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Article 12

1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:

(a) The provision for the reduction of the stillbirth-rate and of infant mortality and for the healthy development of the child;

(b) The improvement of all aspects of environmental and industrial hygiene;

(c) The prevention, treatment and control of epidemic, endemic, occupational and other diseases;

(d) The creation of conditions which would assure to all medical service and medical attention in the event of sickness.

Due to the regular fires at the site many residents have reported difficulty in sleeping, problems with breathing and, especially of concern, the deteriorating health of children with asthma. One post on social media commented that a local school had closed due to concerns for the health of the children.

When a school is forced to close due to environmental contamination the government must act swiftly and must act decisively. Among the health impacts of landfill fires are both cancer

2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:

(a) The provision for the reduction of the stillbirth-rate and of infant mortality and for the healthy development of the child;

(b) The improvement of all aspects of environmental and industrial hygiene;

Human Rights are indivisible, this means that if one human right is impacted all human rights are impacted.

If you improve the access to one right, you improve the access to all rights and, conversely, if you restrict the access to one right this has a negative impact on all other rights.

These landfill site fires in Providenciales have a direct impact upon the health and quality of life of all the residents in the area and this impacts upon other rights. People who get sick cannot go to work, children who are ill cannot make the most of their education, people who cannot open their windows have to rely on air conditioning further impacting upon their personal finances.

Although the government must act quickly to address the current fire at the landfill site it is far more important that they act decisively to prevent a reoccurrence of this in the future. Whatever the real issues that lead to the repeated fires at the landfill site the government has a responsibility under international and domestic law to identify and put in place a permanent solution and to protect the lives and livelihoods of the residents and their children.

Convention on the Rights of the Child Article 6

1. States Parties recognize that every child has the inherent right to life.

2. States Parties shall ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival and development of the child.

List of authorized land surveyors The following is a list of Authorised Land Surveyors who, by virtue of the provisions made under Section 5 of the Land Survey Ordinance are legally qualified to practise land surveying in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) for the year ending December 31, 2019.

Name

Company

Telephone No.

Email Address

Tomlinson Skippings

Torrin Surveys

1-649-231-6584

torrinsurvey@gmail.com

Tomlinson Skippings

National Engineering

1-649-232-6872

natengtci@gmail.com

Royal Robinson

Robinson Surveys

1-649-231-0327

royalrobinson@hotmail.com

Jamaine Malcolm

Survey Techs

1-649-232-0098

jamst@tciway.tc

Patrick Hayward

Benchmark Surveys

1-649-231-4196

benchmarktc@gmail.com

Cecil Simmons

TriTech Surveys

1-649-341-0060 or 1-649-332-7060

tritechsurveys@gmail.com

Franklin Norton

FN Surveys

1-649-241-3491 1-649-332-7058

fnsurveys@yahoo.com

The Public is being advised that only Authorized Land Surveyors are legally allowed to undertake boundary/cadastral surveys within the TCI, and is therefore further reminded, to ensure the production of an official form of identification before the commencement of any such survey, where there is uncertainty in the identity of an Authorized Land Surveyor.

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7.Lead, manage and monitor project teams responsible for specific work streams. The consultant would not have any direct reporting and will liaise closely with the Director in carry out duties.

8.Provide the necessary plans/cabinet papers and policy reviews as necessary as the work progresses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD CHANGE MANAGER An exciting opportunity awaits you at the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Change Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing and implementing initiatives that will help to facilitate change management process and redesign and build capacity for within the Tourist Board.

The role will provide for leadership with the implementation of the Tourism Strategy including the development of key policies, procedures and initiatives and other functional changes required. These changes will facilitate a dynamic Tourist Board that is responsive to new and emerging trends within the industry locally, regionally and internationally.

As the key change agent the Incumbent will provide a clear change/ communication strategy that will help promote buy in by key internal and external stakeholders, thereby achieving timely adoption of initiatives.

SCOPE 1.The Change Manger will be required to coordinate and lead in the implementation of a strategic review and implementation plan for the Tourism Industry. The basis of this role is the Tourism Strategy or KPMG report.

2.The Change Manager will draw from his/her expertise to develop a strategic oversight team that will be drawn from key areas of the industry including private and public sector representatives. This team is considered essential for wide sector buy in and transformation/ sustainability of the industry.

3.The Change Manager will be responsible for implementing the agreed deliverables and ensuring that Tourist Board meets targets as set out in the phased delivery plan. An important element of the Change Manager’s work is d to co-ordinate efforts in delivering the plan coming out of the Tourism Strategy and to lead and manage the TCIG Delivery Team.

4.This team will be drawn from across the civil service and may later include individuals seconded from the private sector. The Change Manager will have clear monitoring and evaluation timelines to be reviewed by the Ministry to ensure that specific targets are met.

5.The Change Manager’s role is to orchestrate delivery projects as outlined in the Delivery plan within certain set timelines. Some projects include process improvements to streamline the Tourist Board’s administrative systems.

6.The Changer Manager will also be responsible for reviewing/ coordinating the system of governance and functional support including finance, human resources, communications and progress monitoring.

7.The Change Manager should then be well versed and be able to provide leadership guidance and mentoring to senior officials within the Tourist Board thereby resulting in a better run, efficient and effective agency able to deliver its mandate and develop its human capacity.

OBJECTIVES: 1.Develop and manage the detailed Delivery Plan based on the Tourism Strategic Plan (KPMG strategic plan) and medium term delivery plan focusing on the five key pillars outlined. The plan must include a clear communication strategy to enable buy in from both internal and external partners.

2.Establish key partnerships through development of necessary teams to ensure buy in and sustainability.

3.Obtain support, commitment and timely decisions from decisionmakers, as appropriate and necessary.

4.Co-ordinate the various Work Streams/Teams in a timely manner and manage the interface between specific areas of work and functional activities. The key functional areas are planning, finance and monitoring, human resources and communications 5.The Consultant will also be responsible for reviewing/coordinating the system of governance and functional support including finance, human resources, communications and progress monitoring. ) 6. Provide leadership guidance and mentorship for key Tourist Board staff and make recommendations for fitness of purpose of the organization.

1.Coordinate and lead in the implementation of a strategic review and implementation plan for the Tourism Industry. The consultant will be use the KPMG report and subsequent plans to coordinate and guide efforts in delivering the key aspects of the strategy 2.Developing, prioritizing and managing work streams covering the various projects and functions.

3.Managing the balance between resource availability, work stream priorities and the assignment of responsibilities and deadlines.

4.Identifying resource requirements and determine the source, whether from government, private or any other sources.

5.Liaising with Minister, Ministry, and Tourist Board to report on progress and to obtain timely decisions on policy issues related to the Tourism Strategic Document.

6.Managing day-to-day operational aspects of the Tourism Strategy working closely with the Director on the agreed objectives.

7.Development of a strategic oversight team that will be drawn from key areas of the industry including private and public sector representatives.

8.Ensuring that a management system (preparation, delivery, monitoring with responsibilities) is in place, current and accessible so that the reporting requirements of the Delivery Plan are met.

9.Active participation with the establishment of the key teams, helping identify specific roles and responsibilities and helping build the necessary capacity with team members.

10.Working with private sector counterparts to develop Public-Private partnership programmes.

DELIVERABLES: 1.Within the first ten days of the commencement of this assignment prepare a detailed Delivery Plan to be agreed with the Ministry/Tourist Board.

2.Work with Ministry and Tourist Board on any amendments necessary within specific ordinances and policies that will improve the administration and overall efficiency of the sector. (quarterly reports) 3.A Capacity building review/plan for Tourist Board staff to ensure its ability to respond to changes in the industry, this task should be completed within 3 months of signature of the Contract.

4.Submission of progress reports to the Ministry within 7 days of the end of the reporting month or before each monthly board meeting.

5.Submission of agreed Final Report: 30 days following Completion of the project SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: 1.A first degree with concentration Tourism Management, business, organizational development and/or capacity building required.

2.Post-graduate degree (e.g. MBA) or professional management qualification in , business, organizational development, Tourism Management and capacity building is highly desirable 3.At least 10 years experience in Strategic Planning, Team Leadership and Tourism Management is highly desirable.

4.Proven evidence of knowledge of the local/regional and international Tourism Sector and its key elements and new and emerging trends.

5.Project management skills, training experience is required.

6.Specific experience working in a change environment with multiple stakeholders and securing their engagement to deliver change 7.Knowledge of change management and workforce & business re-design 8.Knowledge of developing and implementing policies and procedures 9.Experience of working across departmental boundaries to achieve results 10.Experience of working with similar assignments would be an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS: •Self-motivated in a results-driven environment •A dynamic tourism environment •Ability to travel locally, regionally or internationally •Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux •Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays SALARY: Salary for this position is set at $64,000 annually with allowances related to transportation and telephones.

For consideration please submit the following documents to Human Resources HR@turksandcaicostourism.com or submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Regent Grand, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: • Cover Letter • Current Resume • Two (2) reference letters • Current Police Record • Resident Status

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TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD MARKETING OFFICER An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Marketing Officer. The successful candidate will support the promotion and positioning of the Turks & Caicos Islands as a preferred tourist destination, through the provision of marketing, advertising/promotions and public relations services, under the direction of the Marketing Executive.

The applicant must be able to work in any one of the Tourist Board locations in the Turks and Caicos, USA or Canada.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES •Make input into the development of the annual marketing plan and budget, which is a component of the overall annual marketing plan of the destination •Assist in meeting marketing targets set in the annual marketing plan of the Tourist Board •Assist in the organizing and planning of the TCI’s participation in various trade and consumer shows, tourism conferences and other major tourism events •Assist with reviewing and updating of marketing collateral and website content •Develop and maintain relationships with major tour operators, airlines, travel agents, media representatives, trade publications and TCI hotel representatives, to build the destination brand and provide the support needed to promote the brand •Participate in CTO-organized activities such as networking events; meet the media events, road shows, marketing forums, workshops etc.

•Assist in the development and execution of joint promotions and cooperative marketing campaigns •Prepare advertisements and articles for co-operative advertising activities •Write media releases and entries for guides on the TCI for all markets •Write promotional pieces for features in a variety of media •Assist with destination training for tour operator reservation staff and travel agents

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•Review and update materials for the TCI Online Travel Agent Training Programme •Assist with the administrative tasks in the office including answering the telephone, responding to enquiries by telephone, mail or email etc.

•Maintain a variety of databases of tour operators and travel agents who sell the TCI, and consumers who enquire about the destination through different activities organized by the Tourist Board •Liaise with marketing staff in all offices to share information on a consistent basis and to create synergies and opportunities for interoffice collaboration •Comply with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Tourist Board •Any other duties as directed by the Management REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS •Associate Degree in Business Management or Marketing, or Tourism Management/Development •Sound knowledge of local tourism products and services •High level of computer proficiency •Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills •Good social and interpersonal skills •Good health and high energy level WORKING CONDITIONS: •Self-motivated in a results-driven environment •A dynamic tourism environment •Ability to travel •Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux •Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays For consideration please submit the following documents to Human Resources HR@turksandcaicostourism.comor submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Regent Grand, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands:

•Cover Letter •Current Resume •Two (2) reference letters •Current Police Record •Resident Status Only persons shortlisted for an interview will be contacted in this regard.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 22nd February 2019

Statistics.

•Prepare, analyze, and present accommodation inspection reports •Assist with data entry into the tourist Board computerized statistical database.

•Assist with preparation, analysis and presentation of statistical reports related to the tourism performance of the destination •Assist with gathering tourism statistical data that would be of interest to the destination •Assist with market research of statistical data

TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Boardin the post of Quality Assurance/Statistical Officer. The successful candidate will establish, monitor and evaluate the quality standards of the destination’s tourism product and services,including TCI accommodations, to achieve a world-class, sustainable tourism destination status. This role will assist in the development and implementation of product development plans for the Turks and Caicos Islands.The incumbent will also gather and analyze statistical data to inform the marketing and other program initiatives of the Board and to provide general data regarding the performance of TCI Tourism.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES •Plan and coordinate the inspections of all aspects of the tourism product (including accommodations and recreational sites) in conjunction with technical and professional support from the Fire Department, Environmental Health Department and Labour Department.

•Assist with research and seek to introduce new tourism/hospitality standards that are relevant to TCI tourism products and services.

•Assist in the development and maintenance of a system to receive and handle complaints with respect to product or service quality.

•Assist in the evaluation of training initiatives of the Tourist Board.

•Organize on an as needed basis the, independent star rating for TCI hotels.

•Assist with maintaining, updating and the Board of Tourism’s computerized the accommodation database, working in collaboration with the Department of Economic Planning and

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE •AnAssociated Degree in a related field.

•Three (3) years working experience in the hospitality sector, preferably operating in a similar capacity •Training in or a working knowledge of data analysis. .

•Excellent oral, written, communication and presentation skills.

•Leadership and Team work Skills.

•Ability to interact with tourism stakeholders WORKING CONDITIONS: •Self-motivated in a results-driven environment •A dynamic tourism environment •Ability to travel •Goal accomplishment within an environment of change and flux •Work hours may extend to evenings, weekends and holidays SALARY: Salary for this position is set at $26,650 annually For consideration please submit the following documents to Human Resources HR@turksandcaicostourism.com or submit to The Chairman, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Regent Grand, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: •Cover Letter •Current Resume •Two (2) reference letters •Current Police Record •Resident Status APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, 22nd February 2019

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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 Stewarding Department requires:

The Account Department requires: 

Reports to:

Reports to: Financial Controller To ensure that all revenues have been properly accounted for; daily review of Night Audit to ensure that all departments are balanced and any discrepancies are recorded and addressed so as the financial integrity of the hotel is maintained.

The rate for the position listed above is $9.25 to $11.50 an hour.

The range for this position is $7.00 to $9.50 per hour

The Security Department requires:

The Bar Department requires:

Supervisor Officer

Reports to:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Security Manager, and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, ensures the safety of Guests and Staff.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Ability to generate reports and maintain logs • Previous experience in this or similar capacity • Experience supervising a team or shift (Supervisor) These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The rate for the positions listed above is $6.25 to $8.50 an hour.

Beverage Manager

Is responsible to assist the Beverage Manager in the running of the entire Beverage operation ensuring that all Bars and Catering facilities operate smoothly at all times, within the standard operating procedure.

Simultaneously, maintaining F&B budget costs and continually monitoring and improving the level of service offered to our guests.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three years minimal supervisory experience in similar multi outlet beverage operation with ability to maintain the highest level of standards; • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge; The Supervisor 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.

The Maintenance and Offsite Departments require:

The range for this position is $7.00 to $9.50 per hour

Technician

The Butler Department requires:

Reports to: Chief Engineer and/ or Properties Manager To work closely with the Rooms Division/and Property management to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the room and premises is as per the company’s established quality and standards; to ensure that the furniture, fixture, A/C’s, plumbing and equipment are properly maintained.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate in a field of engineering from a recognized Vocational Training Institution • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The rate for the position listed above is $7.25 to $9.50 an hour.

The Dining Room Department requires: Shift Leader

Butler Junior Butler/Shift Leader Junior Butler (formally Room Service Server/Waiter)

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Reports to: Butler Manager Is responsible for all aspects of guest care during stay, assisting in all areas of hotel and continual improvement of skills through training and practice; is instrumental to achieve our goal in providing the highest professional standards in Butler Service to our guests and thus exceeding the guest expectation.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Holder of a certification from the Guild of Professional English Butlers.

• Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

• No allergies to seafood These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with on island status (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Reports to: Restaurant Manager Is responsible to assist with Dining Room supervision this includes the coordination, planning, organizing and control the activities of the restaurant.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Supervisor certification • One year experience in similar capacity • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge;

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $7.50 per hour The Concierge Department requires Agent

 Reports to:

This 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.

The rate for the position listed above is $6.75 to $7.50 an hour.

Concierge Manager

The Concierge Agent serves as the guest’s liaison for hotel services. Functions are an extension of the front desk with emphasis on the personalized services. Assist the guests in inquiries concerning the hotel or offpremises attractions, facilities, services or activities.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Degree preferred; • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position’ • Computer literate with computer application and software i.e.

Windows/Excel/Access/Outlook. Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology.

Entertainment Department requires: 

Supervisor

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Reports to: Security Manager

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The Stewarding Supervisor assists the Stewarding Manager in maintaining a clean & sanitized kitchen by directing & coordinating the activities of the stewarding personnel and simultaneously maximizing the department’s operating efficiency.

The Supervisor 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.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

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Stewarding Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three (3) years in a similar position.

• Checks the proper operation of the dish machine/cleaning equipment daily & follows up with Engineering to correct all maintenance issues;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Degree or higher preferred.

• Three years minimum Audit experience: • Relevant Certifications:

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Supervisor

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Reconciliations Coordinator

(AV) Audio Video Technician Requirements include but are not limited to: o Ability to set up and breakdown sound system for an event o Conduct inventory and ensure equipment is maintained in a good working order.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The rate for the position listed above is $6.25 to $7.50 an hour.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The Spa Department requires:

The range for this position is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour

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The Spa Department requires:

Tennis Instructor

Reports to: Spa Manager

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The duties of the tennis pro are to instruct morning tennis lessons and provide private tennis sessions as requested by the guests. The Tennis pro also ensures that seasonal pros are provided with a schedule and is aware of the tennis programme.

Fitness Program Coordinator (supervisor)

Reports to: Spa Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Graduated with secondary education from a high school or vocational institution; • Minimum of two years working experience in this position;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: o Certification in at least two disciplines o Experience teaching classes o Physically Fit

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The rate for the position listed above is $6.50 to $8.50 an hour.

The range for this position is $8 00 to $11 75 per hour

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 Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

The Human Resources Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186

and should reach not later than February 22nd 2019

FEBRUARY 8TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 15TH, 2019

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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 Butler Department requires:

The Grounds Department requires: 

Butler Manager

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Grounds Manager (Regional Turks and Caicos Islands and Bahamas)

Reports to:

Reports to: Managing Director Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping activities. Overall, ensure that the hotel grounds are kept in immaculate condition and that all plants are free from disease.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Diploma or Associates degree in Horticulture or other Landscaping related discipline; • Four (4) years’ experience in a similar position; • Knowledge of landscaping.

• Ability to travel frequently throughout the northern region

Managing Director

Responsible for the Management of the Butler suites and team members, co-coordinating and overseeing the butler Service department to ensure consistency in service delivery while paying attention details so as to ensure a smooth operation in the department. He/ She must be able to train and coach butlers that will ensure total guest satisfaction. In addition to this, must have an excellent rapport with all in house butler VIP guests to ensure that their expectations are exceeded.

The Grounds Manager (Regional) position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • College or University Degree (Hospitality and/ or equivalent experience • Minimum Four years’ work experience managing Butler team; • Must be Guild Certified;

The salary for this position is dependent on experience.

The Butler Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Loyalty and Travel Department requires:

The salary for this position ranges from $35,000.00 to $50,000.00

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Loyalty and Travel Manager Assistant Loyalty and Travel Manager

The Accounts/Cost Control Department requires:

The ultimate goal is to increase bookings and Sandals Select enrolments through efficiently managing the L&T team and operations while offering excellent customer service to all SSG guests. To ensure the standards for Sandals Select and on resort rebooking programs are being executed according to the guidelines set by Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Oversee required activities carried out by Loyalty and Travel team members.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified Guest Service Professional preferred • Sales experience (Loyalty and Travel) • Ability to go above and beyond for guests This position is currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The salary for these positions ranges from $28,000.00 to $50,000.00

Reports to:

Logistic Manager

The Assistant Cost Control Manager is responsible to maintain constraints and reduce cost in any way possible to ensure the company’s viability by developing, revolutionizing, if necessary, all regulations surrounding the company’s current, operating and fixed assets.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: o Experience in controlling cost example fuel, electricity, water. o Experience in controlling a multi-million dollar portfolio o Ability to cover day and night shifts The Assistant Cost Control Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for this position ranges between $25,000.00 and $30,000.00

The Housekeeping Department requires:  

Assistant Cost Control Manager

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Reports to: General Manager

The Maintenance Department requires:

Housekeeping Manager Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Assistant Maintenance Manager

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Reports to: Executive Housekeeper

Reports to:

The Housekeeping Manager and Assistant Executive Housekeeper report directly to the Executive Housekeeper. He/ She has the responsibility to ensure that the property is well furnished: guest rooms are cleaned on a timely basis and are well maintained. The public areas should be aesthetically pleasing and be maintained at the highest level of cleanliness.

The position assist with ensuring the engineering operations meets the brand’s target customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the department through efficient utilization of all utilities and ensuring continued asset value through predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • BSc. Hotel/Business Management or equivalent; • Minimum two years’ work experience in a similar or comparative position;

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity • Extensive knowledge of building trades, electrical, mechanical, HVAC&R, plumbing and general building practices • Knowledge of facility regulations and safety standards (OSHA, EPA, AD, CFC, NFPA)

The Housekeeping Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for this position ranges between $ 25,000.00 and $45,000.00

The Assistant Maintenance Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Kitchen Department requires: 

The salary for this position ranges from $28,000.00 to $40,000.00

Head Baker

The Concierge Department requires:

Reports to: Executive Chef Under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the kitchen operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

Assistant Concierge Manager

 Reports to:

Managing Director

Supervises and ensures the smooth operation of the Front Office. Ensure personnel are executing their duties in an efficient, effective, professional and courteous manner. Directs and coordinates the activities of the Front Desk, Reservations, Bell Desk, PBX, and Airport Operation.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training preferred • Three to five years’ experience as supervisor in an international first-class hotel/resort.

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The salary for this position ranges between $ 25,000.00 and $35,000.00 The Stewarding Department requires: 

Chief Engineer and Technical Operations Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Degree or higher preferred; • Minimum three years’ work experience managing a Front Office team; • Certification in Customer Service The Assistant Concierge Manger r position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Banqueting Steward

The salary for this position ranges from $25,000.00 to $35,000.00

Reports to: Stewarding Manager Under the guidance and supervision of the Stewarding Manager and Stewarding Supervisors within the scope of established Sandals Resort & Spa policies, the Steward will ensure that all aspects the stewarding operation are performed accordingly.

The Cost Control Department requires: Assistant Store Keeper

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

• No allergies to chemicals • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

Qualifications and Experience: • Ability to meet deadlines • Knowledge of Accounting procedures • Computer Literate • Physically Fit;

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Reports to:

Logistic Manager

The Housekeeping Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The range for this position $6.25 to $6.75 per hour

The range for this position $6.25 to $9.00 per hour

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

and should reach not later than February 22nd 2019

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Lori Mills

Port Atlantic Construction Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a Painter Duties include repairing holes, or removing old paint. Mixing, matching, and applying paints and other finishes to various surfaces To work 5 days per week Salary $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 346-6622 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Location: 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

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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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KISHMA MILLS-LAMOUR

Y & B Salon

Of South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker/Store Helper To take care of general housekeeping and assist with running a store Must work 6 days per week Salary: $6.50 per hour Please contact 231-9606 This is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

Location: Lower Bight Road, Providenciales Is seeking 2 Hairstylists Duties include providing a range of hair care services as part of a routine session, including shampooing, cutting, coloring, styling, and blow-drying To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 347-4526 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

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Location: Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking two Domestic Workers Duties include general cleaning such as washing, cleaning, ironing and other necessary tasks that are assigned by the employer To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25per hour Please Contact: 231-3512 These positions is currently held by a Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

In South Caicos Is seeking a fisherman To work 5 days per week Duties include fishing, diving, and preparation of seafood for sale Salary: $250.00 per week Please contact 345-5818 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

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.

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CARMEN/CRYSTAL ROBINSON 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

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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

CHARLES D. SAUNDERS

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

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

BOHIO DIVE INSTRUCTOR GRAND TURK Is 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 To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Contact: info@bohioresort.com 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

Andrea/Sylvia Been

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

In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 40 hours per week Duties include minor repairs around the premises and cleaning the yard and boat on a regular basis Salary: $6.25 per hour Please contact 348-9846 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

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

In Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a Caretaker Duties include helping the elderly get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry Willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 Per Hour Please Contact : 946 2493/231 1276 Position 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

GRAND TURK STORE

MEOSHI SMITH

Rambo Construction 95

Nicoderme Augustin

W & V CONSTRUCTION

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

Location: The Bight and Grace Bay, Providenciales Seeking 2 Carpenters - $12.00 per hour 3- Semi Carpenters - $ 9.00 per hour 4 Labourers - $ 7.00 per hour 3 Cleaning Ladies - $ 6.50 per hour Carpenters must be able to cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials Labourer’s duties include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Duties include keeping the work place tidy: sweeping, mopping or washing of the floors, sinks, toilets, tubs, garage entry way, and counters To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 346-6455 All of these positions are new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales #814012

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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TURKS AND CAICOS COLLECTION SALUTES ITS STAFF ON OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

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Dereky Meany (Dir. Operations) & Zandley Anderson

Custom engraved acrylic awards

Dereky Meany & Ricardo Santos

Certified Lodging Security Officer Awardees

Marcia Rodriguez - Claude Agenor

Armando Pizzuti (VP of HospitalDwight Love & Quinrico Thomas ity Operation)

Dereky Meany & Ardene Mullings

Karl Bourne (GM Alexandra) & Marcia Rodriguez ( Hotel Manager Ambergris Cay)

TCC Entertainment team

Karl Bourne & Luckson Karl Bourne & Farar Bosicault Blanfort

TCC Long service awardees

Karl Bourne & Natalia Urbe

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Karl Bourne & Renante Pedor

Karl Bourne & Josianne Dumme

Nabil Chahwan (GM Blue Haven) & Wilbert Bascoe

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Beach House team

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LOCAL NEWS

9th Annual Chocolate Lovers Showcase O

n Saturday February 2, hundreds of island foodies flocked to The Palms resort in Grace Bay to enjoy bite-sized samples of chocolate-inspired dishes at the Ninth Annual Chocolate Lovers Showcase.

A total of nine (9) restaurants and resorts generously participated in the Salvation Army TCI’s annual fundraiser including the Amanyara resort, Beaches Resort Villages and Spa, Grace’s Cottage at Point Grace, Infiniti at Grace Bay Club, Parallel 23 at The Palms, Shay on the Beach, Somewhere Café and Lounge, Stelle at

Wymara Resort and SUI-REN at The Shore Club.

Guests were welcomed with a glass of Champagne compliments of The Wine Cellar before embarking on their journey to explore the tastings provided by the participating restaurants and resorts. Not only were their palates entertained with chocolate tastings, D.J. Chin donated his time to create a party vibe throughout the night.

With tickets sales and auction prize donations from more than two dozen island

businesses, including COMO Parrot Cay, PRIVÉ Fine Ocean Charters, Sailrock Resort and Royal Jewels, this year’s event raised nearly $51,000.

At the end of the night, the Bronze award in the savory category was taken by Parallel 23 at The Palms for a crispy and clever Lobster Chocolate Patty. Silver was awarded to Somewhere Café & Lounge for its tantalizing Oxtail Taco. The Gold winners in the savory category were Beaches Resort Villages & Spa whose Chocolate Kissed BBQ Pork Taco was a spicy hit with event goers.

In the Sweet category, it was Stelle at Wymara Resort with a Crispy Chocolate Bar & Cherry Chocolate Puff that won the Bronze award. A Choco Taco with Chocolate Ganache, caramelized banana, toasted coconut and salted peanuts won Infiniti at Grace Bay Club a Silver award.

And taking home the Gold in the Sweet category was double winner Beaches Resort Villages & Spa who delighted guests with a Banana and Bambarra Rum Fritter.

Photo Credit: Caya Hico Media

The Palms was honored for generously hosting the event

Amanyara presented guests with a sweet Almond Chocolate Marzipan & Apricot Praline, as well as a savory Foie Gras Chocolate Delight

Miss Turks and Caicos 2014 - Shanice R. Williams and friend

Live auction

Guest smiles for the camera at the event

Eventgoers tasted sweet and savory creations from nine participating restaurants and resorts.

One of the island’s newest restaurants, Shay on the Beach, wowed guests with a savory Prawn and White Chocolate Cauliflower Puree

Chefs from all these participating restaurant poses for a group photo

The team from Somewhere Café and Lounge proudly presented their Silver award in the Savory division

Guest who came out to support the great cause

The Bronze award in the savory category was taken by Parallel 23 at The Palms for a crispy and clever Lobster Chocolate Patty

Guests were welcomed with a glass of Champagne compliments of The Wine Cellar

Culinary teams such as SUI-REN at The Shore Club created delightful displays including chocolate works of art

The Team from Beaches Resort Villages and Spa received the Gold award in the Savory category

More event supporters

A silent and live auction bolstered funds raised thanks to more than a dozen sponsors including Royal Jewels

Executive Pastry Chef Vadivel Raju and the team from Grace Bay Club were honored to receive the Silver award in the Sweet division

These beautiful ladies had a taste of chocolate heaven at the event

Beaches Resort Villages and Spa were double winners, receiving a Gold award for both their Banana and Bambarra Rum Fritter sweet entry and Chocolate Kissed BBQ Pork Taco in the savory division

Guests smiles while enjoying an evening of chocolate heaven

The entire team from Stelle at Wymara Resort were proud award winners

The team from Parallel 23 at The Palms showcased their Bronze division award

Stelle at Wymara Resort impressed guests with their entries and their display

Executive Chef Colin Watson and his culinary team at Beaches Resort Villages and Spa were thrilled to receive their second award, a Gold in the Sweet division

More supports of the event

In the Sweet category, it was Stelle at Wymara Resort with a Crispy Chocolate Bar & Cherry Chocolate Puff that won the Bronze award

A Choco Taco with Chocolate Ganache, caramelized banana, toasted coconut and salted peanuts won Infiniti at Grace Bay Club a Silver award

Somewhere Café & Lounge won a Silver award for its tantalizing Oxtail Taco in the Savory division

Isaiah Gardiner and wife at the event

Guests who showed up in numbers for the event

These event goers had a ball

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Edward Gartland Youth Centre’s 5th annual Exclusive Evening of Art fundraiser O

n Saturday January 26th 2019, the Edward Gartland Youth Centre in collaboration with The Shore Club, Gilley’s Enterprises, Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty and Finishing Touch, hosted ‘An Exclusive Evening of Art’.

The event was another success by organizers and those attending the event.

The fifth annual event was hosted for the second year, in the ballroom at the exclusive Shore Club Resort and featured a collection of art work from local and international artists with a special section for artwork by local youth. The all-inclusive event provided to guests a welcome drink cocktail, canapes and food stations, open bar, live

entertainment by youth singer Erica Pinales and a live and silent auction.

Over twenty different local and international artists had their work exhibited in the show which included a wide range of different mediums of art from acrylic and oil paintings, photography, pencil portraits, ceramics, digital art, jewelry and woodwork.

Fine art consultant and visual artist Susie Cortez, with over twenty years’ experience working in the field of art education was this year’s feature artist, and alongside displaying her works, she also created a masterpiece live on stage that was then sold in the live auction segment of the evening. Works from renowned Turks and

Caicos native, Bradley Theodore were also available for purchase at the event.

The live auction with auctioneer Todd Foss, of Grace Bay Car Rentals allowed guests the opportunity to outbid each other of specially selected donated pieces of art by the artists in the exhibition and two amazing donated stays from the award-winning resorts Beach Enclave and Sail Rock Resort.

Presentations for the purpose build Music Studio and Amphitheatre were unveiled and we were thrilled to receive a $5K pledge from Global Capital towards this exciting project.

Director for the Edward Gartland Youth Centre, Roxann Wake-Forbes, said, “We

were so grateful to see the amazing support from the community and the art that was displayed was so diverse that we really felt that we had something there for everyone’s taste. An exquisite venue, great food, beautiful art and wonderful people, the event was definitely our best to date.”

The evening did not end there! Guests were moved from the fabulous ballroom and into the beautiful courtyard where DJ Viper of Lucid Illumination kept the party going and attendees danced the rest of the night away.

Photo Credit: Spotlight Communications.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Lifetime hopes to capitalize on hit R. Kelly documentary

R. Kelly

Beyond ratings, the surest sign to executive Brie Miranda Bryant that Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” had connected as a television event is when she started getting pitches for similar “Surviving” documentary series.

Imitation is how television flatters.

Bryant, Lifetime’s head of unscripted development, hasn’t bitten yet. But the rare and welcome hit gives Lifetime the chance to savor a success as it celebrates its 35th anniversary as a network on Friday and mulls whether lessons learned from the project can offer a way forward.

“I don’t think anyone expected the results that it would have, that it would be the catalyst for a larger conversation that it became,” she said.

An estimated 25.8 million people have seen all or some of the six-part documentary series that brings together dozens of people who accuse the singer of sexual misconduct, primarily contact with underage girls, since the first episode aired on January 3, the Nielsen company said. Each individual episode was seen by an average of 3.5 million people within three days of its premiere — big numbers for a cable program.

The series has led to new investigations and multiple reports that Kelly’s recording company, Sony Music, dropped him. While sexual abuse allegations against the multiplatinum singer, songwriter and producer are not new — he was acquitted of child pornography charges in 2008 — the series drew fresh scrutiny to the accusations and sparked new attention from authorities.

Kelly’s lawyers have denied the allegations and threatened legal action, but haven’t filed anything.

When Lifetime gave the go-ahead to the project by the team of Kreativ Inc and Bunim/Murray Productions, it was envisioned as a 60- or 90-minute documentary, Bryant said. Lifetime executives debated hard about spending the money at a time only two or three survivors and two sets of parents looking for their daughters had agreed to participate.

Yet producers benefited from the #MeToo movement, both in terms of eventual audience interest and the flood of other accusers. There were eventually 54 interview subjects with material so compelling the project ballooned to six parts.

“Things were swirling at a low-grade fever for many years,” said Rob Sharenow, programming president for the A&E Networks, which owns Lifetime. “For a lot of people, this was the first time that the voices were aggregated. It really validated the issue by putting it on a larger platform.”

The documentary blurred gender and racial lines, as women and men were talking about it, as were blacks and whites, Bryant said.

These days, it’s hard to exaggerate the impact of a success like “Surviving R. Kelly” on Lifetime, or any cable network. In 2008, Lifetime averaged 1.5 million viewers on weekday evenings and, by 2008, that number had slipped to 700,000, the Nielsen company said. The trajectory is not unusual for cable entertainment networks, which face competition from streaming services and an abundance of programming options that were not around a decade ago.

All cable entertainment networks have trouble breaking through; last week the top-rated cable networks were Fox News Channel, MSNBC and CNN.

There are no immediate plans to follow-up “Surviving R. Kelly,” although Lifetime is keeping its eye on the story, nor is it necessarily a template for any change in the network’s direction, the executives said.

Liam Neeson admits he wanted to kill after friend was raped

Liam Neeson has said he interview with The Independent is ashamed to admit he had violent while promoting his new thriller thoughts about killing a black “Cold Pursuit,” about a father who person after learning that someone seeks violent revenge for his son’s death. close to him had been raped.

He said the incident

In an interview published Monday, Neeson said that after happened some time ago.

Neeson, 66, called his being told the attacker was black, he “went up and down areas with reaction “horrible,” saying it taught a cosh (stick or truncheon)” hoping him a lesson about the “primal a black person “would come out of need” for revenge. a pub and have a go at me about Neeson, who grew up something, you know? So that I in Northern Ireland during the decades of violence known as the could kill him.”

“It took me a week, maybe Troubles, said: “I understand that a week and a half, to go through need for revenge, but it just leads that,” Neeson said. to more revenge, to more killing

Many social media users and more killing, and Northern expressed shock at his admission, Ireland’s proof of that.”

Neeson’s publicist didn’t accusing Neeson of racism.

The Northern Ireland-born immediately respond to a request actor recounted the story in an for comment.

Actor Liam Neeson

Rapper 6ix9ine acknowledges gang membership, pleads guilty

Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is cooperating with federal prosecutors after pleading guilty to nine crimes and saying he joined a violent New York City gang and helped others try to kill a rival gang member.

The plea was entered last week by the 22-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez. Information about it was unsealed Friday in Manhattan federal court.

Known almost as much for his tattooed, rainbow-haired look as for his music, 6ix9ine was a social media phenomenon before becoming an ascendant name in Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine hip-hop.

He has 15.5 million March.

“I did this to maintain followers on Instagram. His album Day69: Graduation Day was among or increase my own standing in the top-sellers on iTunes following Nine Trey,” he told Judge Paul A. Engelmayer. He said he also “knew its February release.

6ix9ine had a that another member of Nine Trey multiplatinum hit song, “Fefe,” had a gun and discharged that gun.”

The rapper said he also with Nicki Minaj, which peaked at No. 3 on the pop charts, and helped other gang members rob “Stoopid,” featuring the incarcerated people at gunpoint as part of a pledge by new gang members to rapper Bobby Shmurda.

But he also seemed commit at least two crimes.

Last June 2, he said, he intent on ruining his prospects for runaway, entertainment world “paid a person to shoot at a rival success. He publicly identified member of Nine Trey to scare him.” himself as a member of a street gang. That shooting, he added, occurred He pleaded guilty in Brooklyn to in Manhattan. 6ix9ine said he also disorderly conduct in connection was paid for participating in the with a May traffic stop. In 2015, sale of a kilogram of cocaine in he was sentenced to probation for 2017.

“I apologize to the court, appearing in a video in which a 13-year-old girl performed a sex act to anyone who was hurt, to my family, friends and fans for what on another man.

During the plea, 6ix9ine I have done and who I have let said he joined the Nine Trey Blood down,” 6ix9ine said.

With his deal with Gang in fall 2017 and helped gang members try to kill a rival last prosecutors, 6ix9ine can gain

leniency at sentencing from an otherwise mandatory minimum 47 years in prison if he admits to all crimes and testifies truthfully.

Sentencing was set for Jan. 23, 2020.

Attorney Dawn Florio said 6ix9ine’s safety was a chief concern.

“In the very beginning of the case when we found out that my client’s security was at risk because of threats by his co-defendants, we have done everything to protect himself and his family,” she said, adding that those efforts continue.

6ix9ine is being housed in a federal prison, though the location of the institution is undisclosed.

“He has to be separated from the people who threatened him,” Florio said.

She said he is receiving mail from fans.

“All his fans love him and Danny loves all his fans. He loves hearing from his fans,” she said. “For security reasons, he’s not responding to them at this point.”

Rapper Bow Wow arrested in Atlanta, charged with battery

Atlanta police say rapper assaulted him.

Bow Wow has been arrested The rapper’s attorney following a fight with a woman.

Joe Habachy later said in a

Police couldn’t tell who statement that two witnesses was the primary aggressor, so corroborated his client’s version both were charged with battery. of events indicating Holden was

Officer Jarius Daugherty “without a doubt the primary said in an email that the rapper, aggressor.” whose given name is Shad Moss, Police say both had minor was arrested early Saturday. injuries.

When police responded Habachy said Bow Wow to a call in Midtown Atlanta, has been released on a signature Leslie Holden told them Bow bond. It wasn’t clear if Holden Wow had assaulted her. Bow had an attorney who could Rapper Bow Wow Wow told officers Holden comment.

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE

Parents who don’t buckle up often skip seatbelts for their kids

Drivers who don’t wear seatbelts are more likely to skip seatbelts and car seats for their kids, an analysis of U.S. crash data suggests.

When the driver in a crash wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, young passengers up to age 15 were 16 times more likely to also be unrestrained than when drivers were buckled up, the study found. And when drivers went without seatbelts, passengers ages 16 to 19 were about 53 times more likely to be unrestrained.

“Often times, young passengers do not and cannot make the decision to be properly restrained - it is the driver’s responsibility,” said lead study author Douglas Roehler of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

“If the driver in a crash with a child passenger is not making the safe decision for themselves, we found that they were less likely to make safe decisions for their young passengers,” Roehler said by email.

Parents should put infants and toddlers in the back seat in rearfacing car seats as long as possible, at least until they’re around 2 years old or too large or heavy to fit in that position, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

After that, children should remain in the back of vehicles in front-facing car seats as long as possible, until they reach the weight and height limits for the seats. Many seats can work until kids weigh about 65 pounds.

When children can no longer use car seats, they should

switch to booster seats until the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt fit properly, which may happen when children are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and 8 to 12 years old, according to the AAP.

For the study, researchers examined nationwide data on fatal and nonfatal crashes involving passengers aged 19 and younger from 2011 to 2015.

In a sample of all crashes during this period involving a fatality with a child passenger present, 32 percent of children up to age 8 died, 34 percent of 9-15-year-old passengers died and 40 percent of 16-19-year-olds died.

At the national level, the researchers calculate, about 25 in every 1,000 kids aged 8 and younger were killed as unrestrained passengers in motor vehicle crashes, as were 42 in every 1,000 youth 9 to 15 years old and 38 in every 1,000 teens aged 16 to 19.

In both fatal and nonfatal crashes, boys made up more than half of the unrestrained young passengers age 15 and under, but girls made up the majority of unrestrained passengers in crashes involving older teens in the study.

One limitation of the study is that researchers lacked data on the type of restraints used by passengers, making it impossible to know if infants were properly placed in back seats in rear-facing seats or if the oldest teens who did use seatbelts used both the lap and shoulder belts.

The study also only looked at fatal crashes and nonfatal collisions requiring tow

trucks, leaving out less-severe crashes.

Still, the results suggest stricter state laws around driver seatbelt use may have an added benefit of increasing the chance that young passengers will be properly restrained, the authors conclude.

“Drivers who wear a seatbelt are likely more to be safety conscious when riding in a motor vehicle,” said Dr. Lois Lee, a pediatrics and emergency medicine researcher at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital who wasn’t involved in the study.

“They may also be more aware of seatbelt laws in their state,” Lee said by email. “As a result, they are more likely to be aware of recommendations for safe driving with children and will exhibit safety behaviors involving their children.”

States generally require drivers to wear seatbelts and children to have seatbelts or boosters, but enforcement policies vary and may influence how seriously people take these rules, said David Schwebel, a researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who wasn’t involved in the study.

“The take-home message for parents and other adults is that your children are watching you,” Schwebel said by email. “If you are safe - you wear your own seatbelt and you insist that your child use appropriate restraints then your child will be safe, both in the immediate present but also in the long-term future.”

WHO and vaccine group back ‘critical’ cervical cancer shots

A vaccine given to girls to protect them against a virus that causes cervical cancer is a “critical” health tool and access to it should be scaled up as swiftly as possible, especially in poorer countries, cancer experts said on Monday.

Figures from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) showed an estimated 570,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed worldwide in 2018, making it the fourth most common cancer in women globally.

Each year, more than 310,000 women die from cervical cancer, and the vast majority of deaths are in poorer countries where immunization rates against the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes it are low.

In wealthy countries, some anti-vaccine campaigners are also persuading parents to refuse the shot for their children, leaving them at risk, IARC said.

“Unfounded rumors about HPV vaccines continue to unnecessarily delay or impede the scaling up

A doctor giving a Vaccine of vaccination,” IARC’s director Elisabete Weiderpass said in a statement.

She said IARC was committed to fighting cervical cancer and “unequivocally confirms the efficacy and safety” of HPV shots.

Britain’s GSK makes an HPV vaccine called Cervarix, which targets two strains of the virus, while Merck makes a rival shot, Gardasil, which targets nine strains.

In a separate statement addressed to the WHO last week, the GAVI vaccines alliance also

urged greater support for HPV shots, saying it aimed to immunize 40 million girls in poorer countries against HPV by 2020.

This would avert an estimated 900,000 deaths, GAVI said.

IARC said reducing the cost of vaccines in poorer countries would play a vital role in increasing access to them. It said it was working with the generic drugmaker Serum Institute of India to develop an HPV shot that “could provide a high-quality alternative at a lower cost”.

Most U.S. kids not meeting sleep, exercise and screen time targets

Just one in 20 U.S. children and teens gets the amount of sleep, exercise and screen time that doctors recommend for optimal health, a new study suggests.

Children and teens are supposed to get at least one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day and limit screen time to less than two hours. Kids ages 6 to 12 old also need 9 to 12 hours of sleep, while teens need 8 to 10 hours nightly.

Too little sleep or exercise, or too much screen time, can increase their risk of chronic health problems. These include obesity, mental health issues like anxiety and depression, poor academic achievement and unhealthy behaviors like smoking and drinking, the study team notes in JAMA Pediatrics.

Taken in isolation, these recommendations have been hard for many children and teens to achieve and doctors have long been aware of this problem, said lead study author Gregory Knell of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas.

“Our study, however, analyzed the prevalence of meeting ALL three of these recommendations simultaneously,” Knell said by email. “This is important because there is evidence that not spending the optimal time in all three behaviors has a stronger effect on health outcomes than not spending the optimal time in any one of the behaviors, independently.”

For the study, researchers examined data on 59,397 kids and teens who participated in nationwide surveys in 2011, 2013, 2015 or 2017.

Overall, just 3 percent of girls and 7 percent of boys spent the optimal time sleeping and being physically active while limiting screen time.

Compared to participants age 14 or younger, 16-year-olds were 23 percent less likely to get the right amounts of sleep, exercise and screen time, while 17-year-olds had 46 percent lower odds.

Non-white youth were also less likely than white counterparts to achieve all three goals: black children and teens had 69 percent lower odds; Asian young people had a 63 percent lower chance, and Hispanic youth had a 33 percent lower likelihood.

Obese youth were 43 percent less likely to meet all three targets than children at a healthy weight, while overweight kids were 20 percent less likely to manage this.

The study wasn’t designed to examine why young people fail to get enough sleep or exercise, or why they spend too much time staring at screens.

And, it’s also not clear from the study whether the failure to meet all three targets was due to missing just one recommendation or all of them.

“Lack of physical activity, increased screen time and insufficient sleep increases the risk for weight gain and obesity,” said James Gangwisch, a researcher at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City who wasn’t involved in the study.

“Likewise, if someone is already overweight, then it could make it more difficult to exercise vigorously,” Gangwisch said by email. “Lack of adequate physical activity also makes it harder to get sufficient sleep.”

The study also was not designed to prove whether or how failing to meet all three targets might directly impact physical or mental health.

WANTED

Location: Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties may include general cleaning, washing cooking and washing Willing to work 6 days per week Salary$6.25 per hour Please Contact: 649- 231-3617 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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• Have a minimum of 3 years experience working on boats as a lifeguard or boat crew • Have training or certificate in Lifeguard/CPR • Enjoy marine environment and have a passion for people • Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance track record • Flexibility as a team player Reports to: Boat Captain/Team Lead Compensation package: • $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly PHOTOGRAPHERS • Strategically capture still shots of clients during tour Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd is about playtime! It’s about fun, laughter • Encourage clients to purchase their captured memories Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd is about playtime!

It’s about fun, laughter and a passion for life. and a passion for life. Every single member of the CHUKKA team in Jamaica, Belize • Assist clients with choosing the best Every single member theguests CHUKKA team inwow Jamaica, contributes to photographs for purchase and Turks & Caicos contributes to helpingoftheir play; they get to them Belize and Turks & Caicos • Process and complete sales transactions at everytheir turn with all that thethey Caribbean has to offer. helping guests play; get to wow them at every turn with all that •the Caribbean offer.

Complete end ofhas day to reports Minimum Requirements • Have some experience working within a customer service or sales environment • Fair understanding of how to use a computer and computer applications • Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance track record All successful applicants must: • Flexibility as a team player • Be at least 21 years old.

• Willing to work outdoors Maintain strategic relationships with the cruise partners, in an effort to provide up• Posses close an and personalized • Be well spoken in English. outgoing and pleasant personality •service.

Possess excellent interpersonal & written skills.

The main objective being communication driving sales to the profitable tours, achieve sales targets and • Training and equipment providedtoReports to: Senior Photography Supervisor •consistently Trustworthy & identify Reliable disposition with a for cleansales criminal record. opportunities growth.

Compensation package: • Positive & disciplined work attitude in a customer service oriented business.

• $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays as necessary to meet the challenging needs of cruise ship schedules and/ BARTENDERS Duties andorResponsibilities: reasonable needs of the business.

Chukka is always looking for new talent to add to our dynamic team.

CRUISE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Meet and exceed pax per call year over year and in relation•to the target.

Prepare and sell menu item beverages in a fun and creative way • Set up and break down bar service area with all necessary equipment, bar Focus on pushing sales for the profitable tours and therefore consistently identify beverages ZIPLINE CANOPY GUIDE initiatives to push sales.

• Maintain cleanliness of work station an immediate environs at all times • Respond to cruise complaints and issues within 24 hours. • Complete end of day sales reconciliation reports and closing stock • Document accurately all incidents and accidents on tour. Information must be Advise Food and Beverage Manager in a timely manner of items that are at par •communicated Organize for cruise members to •include Shorex Managers, Cruise to familiarizations the Location Managertrips immediately. or just below par for reorder • Ensure that allDirectors tour reports and are completed properly and checked off daily. of influence. All key •cruise Captains and other employees members Participate in end of must year stock audit exercise • Go through the tour at least three times per week. be consistently familiarized on new tour offerings improvements etc, • Complete periodic inventory of resources and equipment.

Minimum Requirements • maintenance Prepare weekly to adopted track success of familiarizations trips. Use numbers to indicate • Ensure that schedulesreports are in place, and up-to-date.

• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar role • All equipment and tools used in the operations are properly functional. the success or failure of these trips.

• Certification in Mixology a plus!

• Client Satisfaction Ratings are maintained above target 85%.

• Possess excellent written and oral communication • Ensure that our POS material is well presented on board at all times.

Such as brochures • Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance track record and pull up banners.

Minimum Requirements: • Flexibility as a team player • One year experience in a related position • Consistently organize training programs or sales collaterals for crew members or toshorex • Willing work outdoors • CPR and First Aid • Posses an outgoing and pleasant personality Reports to: Food and Beverage managers areunder newpressure or needs to be re-familiarized.

• Abilitythat to work Manager Compensation package: • Ability to handle complaint • Provide a report to the Country Manager as it relates to the aesthetics, uniforms, • $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly • Must have no fear of heights operations, standards etc.

• •

See below opportunities currently available in GRAND TURK:

EVENT and ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR

Reports to: Operation Manager Compensation package: Minimum Requirements: • $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder

• Engage crowds of people to participate in scheduled activities

• Create activity schedules as per client demographic • Associate/First Degree in Management • Make announcements • ComputerBOAT literacy CAPTAIN • Liaise with Restaurant and bar in advertising specials on any given day • Manage day•to day operations of the tourbe including maintenance efficient normal •hours May occasionally required to workand beyond Liaise with Purchasing Dept in obtaining props needed to execute scheduled use of Human Resources activities • daily Good administrative management • Manage the operational needs inclusive of tour needs, skills client needs • Assist in other areas that may become busier • Ensure that•the team is motivated, empowered and performing at an optimal Business acumen • Maintain music tracks throughout the day, keeping clients entertained and the level environment lively • Mental fortitude • Ability to use imitative Minimum Requirements: Minimum Requirements • Valid Masters (STCW Grades 1-5) or Yacht masters license (RYCA or • License Ability to handle complaints • Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role equivalent) • Understanding and ability to operate an entertainment system • experience Good oral and in written communications skills • At least 5 year working the Cruise Industry with emphasis on • Must possess an outgoing and energetic personality snorkeling planning and other water tours.

• Effective andbased execution • Not shy over a microphone and must be able to project oneself clearly across • Must be trained and certified in Lifeguard Rescue, CPR and First Aid same • Confidence in public speaking • Full knowledge of man over board procedures, fire at sea, abandon ship and all related safety drills and procedure.

Reports to: • Knowledge of maintenance and upkeep of outboard engines and inboard engines • Country KnowledgeManager of basic navigation and Rules of the Road is an asset.

• Flexibility as a team player • Willing to work outdoors • Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance track record Reports to: Location Manager Compensation package: • $7.50 per hour, paid fortnightly

Compensation Package: Reports to: Operations Manager Compensation package: Between $2500-$3000 per month or according to experience and proven track record • $8.50 per hour, paid fortnightly Role currently held by work permit holder

SALES AGENTS Turks and Caicos Islanders applications will be given preference

DRIVER

Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019

• Strategize capturing client interest for goods on sale and closing sale • Safely transfer clients and guides from tour points to base in a timely manner.

• Ensure stock is checked against sales each day • Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to by all during transfer such as • Advise Team Lead when stock is at par or about to fall below that re-order may wearing seatbelts. take place.

• Report all accidents and incidents to the Operations Manager. Ensure that Applications along with CVs/ via Email to: • Ensure work space and immediate environs are kept clean, freeResume’ of debris. may be submitted accurate accident reports are completed. Observe and abide by all road rules to • Ensure stock shelves are organized gtadmin@chukka.com, please place the desired position in the subject line or deliver ensure to thesafety below at all times.

• Participate in end of year stock audit exercise address: • Assist with the pick-up and drop off of supplies.

• Process and complete sales transactions • On tour site, conduct orientation with clients with tour facts.

• Complete end of day sales reconciliation reports and closing stock • Assist in tour areas between client transfers

CHUKKA HUMAN RESOURCES

• Abide by local speed limits CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD Minimum Requirements: • Minimum 1 year experience working with watersports South Base,equipment Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard Minimum Requirements: • Possess excellent written and oral communication Grand Turk, TCI • Have a minimum of 2 years as a driver.

• Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance track record • Must possess pleasant and hospitable personality • Lifeguard certification an asset • Flexibility as a team player • Must possess pleasant a hospitable personality • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure.

• Flexibility as a team player • Certificate in Defensive Driving an asset • Ability to take initiative and work under pressure in a fast paced service • Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance track record environment Reports to: Location Manager Compensation package: • Must possess Public Passenger license Reports to: Operations Manager • $6.25 per hour, paid fortnightly Compensation package: • $7.00 per hour, paid fortnightly LIFEGUARD/BOAT CREW • Good verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to use initiative • Provide clients with accurate tour information • Ensure clients adhere to safety guidelines • Efficiently dispatch clients as per the tour in which one is a part of • Work with other crew members to ensure sanitation of vessel is maintained • Work with other team members to ensure the vessel is adequately prepared for tour execution Minimum Requirements:

Turks and Caicos Islanders applications will be given preference Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019 Applications along with CVs/ Resume’ may be submitted via Email to: gtadmin@ chukka.com, please place the desired position in the subject line or deliver to the below address:

CHUKKA HUMAN RESOURCES CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD South Base Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard Grand Turk, TCI

FEBRUARY 8TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 15TH, 2019

On Property Revenue (OPR) Manager – Grand Turk (TCI)

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• Ensure stock is safely and properly stored – FIFO method practiced • Ensure all team members are properly attired for work • The ability to establish pricing for each revenue center based on cost and targets ensuring profitability • Periodically monitor Customer Satisfaction Ratings of tours to ensure that the Client expectations are being met on all excursions or tours.

• Perform other related or non- related company duties assigned from time to time.

• Ensure timeliness of service is effectively managed • Ensure the guest experience is maintained at a high level

Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd is about playtime! It’s about fun, laughter and a passion for life.

Every single member of the CHUKKA team in Jamaica, Belize and Turks & Caicos contributes to helping their guests play; they get to wow them at every turn with all that requirements: the Caribbean has to offer.

Minimum

• Strong sales and finance acumen and understanding of a P&L statement Our establishment is dynamic in nature, fast paced and requires a level of • Positive and strong leadership, mentoring & management style maturity and dedication. We have very enjoyable working environments and • Minimum 5 years in a senior restaurant management position • amazing people from all walks of life. We require an OPR Manager that is Customer Maintain strategic relationships with the cruise partners, in an effort to providefocused up close and personalized passionate, prepared to evolve with the times and become actively involved • Strong BOH experience well service.

The main objective being driving sales to the profitable tours, achieve sales targets as and to as FOH in all aspects of working in the restaurant environment. The key part of any • Ability to execute projects effectively and efficiently consistently opportunities for sales growth. management role is to beidentify able to juggle a full staff contingent while performing • Team player all your expected duties and tasks on a timely basis. Communication with • Results orientated Head Office in terms of training, marketing campaigns, follow ups, complaints • Good communication skills with staff, customers and team andupdates Responsibilities: handling, Duties POS system and finance recording are essential parts of • Passionate about the service Industry each day.

• Meet and exceed pax per call year over year and in relation to the about target.

• Passionate training and development • Reliable and dedicated as well as be able to work under pressure • Focus on pushing sales for the profitable tours and therefore consistently identify Duties and Responsibilities: • Accurately report on business environment to push • Managing of allinitiatives revenue centers in thesales. country • Great communication and problem-solving skills • implement Respondnew to OPR cruise complaints andcompany issues within 24 hours.

• Develop and strategies to increase • Trustworthy and honest profitability.

• Organize familiarizations trips for cruise members to include Shorex Managers, • HACCP certification an asset Cruise Reports to: Country Manager • Work with the Stores and Inventory team toand ensure thatemployees proper storage Directors and Captains other of influence.Compensation All key cruise members must Package: Between $2500-$3000 per month or and inventory is being maintained of equipment that is placed in long according to experience and proven track record be consistently familiarized on new tour offerings improvements etc, term storage.

• Prepare reports track success of familiarizations trips. Use numbers to indicate • Ensure all revenue centersweekly are equipped withtothe suitable tools for Turks and Caicos Islanders applications will be given preference Deadline for the success or failure of these trips. operational efficiency submissions is February 28, 2019 • Set, track and respective revenue daily, and yearlyon board at all times. Such as brochures • assess Ensure that our POScenters material ismonthly well presented sales targets. and pull up banners.

Applications along with CVs/ Resume’ may be submitted via Email to: • Hold daily huddles with Team Leads of revenue centers. gtadmin@chukka.com, please place the desired position in the subject line • Consistently organize training programs or sales collaterals for crew members or shorex • Ensure environs are kept clean, sanitized and free from debris or deliver to the below address: managers are new or needs toand be in re-familiarized.

• Manage Petty Cash assignedthat to location based on needs line with budget.

• Provide a report to the Country Manager as it relates to the aesthetics,CHUKKA uniforms, HUMAN RESOURCES • Ensure that Labor ratios and labor efficiency standards are managed, operations, standards etc.

CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD maintained and ultimately improved.

South Base • Develop cost effective plans ways and means to motivate staff and teams Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard Minimum Requirements: at the location.

Grand Turk, TCI Associate/First Degree ininManagement • Enforce all • disciplinary penalties and rewards conjunction with HR.

CRUISE OPERATIONS MANAGER

• Computer literacy Cox normal hours • Solution May occasionallyJancillia be requiredAltidore to work beyond Premier • Good administrative management skills Location: Leeward Highway, • Business acumenLocation: Five Cays, Providenciales Providenciales Is seeking a Nanny • Mental Is seeking for a fortitude Light housekeeping chores might • worker Ability to use imitative include grocery shopping, family Domestic Chukka Caribbean Adventures (TCI) Ltd is about playtime! It’s about fun, laughter and a passion for life. emptying the trash, loading • Ability to handleerrands, complaints To do housekeeping work Every single member of the CHUKKA team in Jamaica, Belize and Turks & Caicos contributes to helping their guests play; they get to wow them at every turn with all that the Caribbean has to offer. and unloading the dishwasher, and Must be •ableGood honest, oral and written communications skills keeping the kitchen and kids’ areas trustworthy and English.

• speaks Effective planning and execution CRUISE OPERATIONS MANAGER clean and tidy To Work 6• days a week Confidence in public speaking Must be able to work 6 days per week Maintain strategic relationships with the cruise partners, in an effort to provide up close and personalized

Salary $6.50 /$7.00 an hour service. The main objective being driving sales to the profitable tours, achieve sales targets and to Salary $6.50 per hour consistently identify opportunities for sales growth.

Please Contact 649-231-3617 Reports to: This position is currently held by a This Position is currently Country Managerheld Work Permit Holder Duties and Responsibilities: by a Work Permit Holder.

Compensation Package: Please Contact: 344-5969 • Meet and exceed pax per call year over year and in relation to the target.

Interested Applicants who Between $2500-$3000 perInterested month orTurks according to experience and Caicos Islander and proven•track Focus record on pushing sales for the profitable tours and therefore consistently identify initiatives to push sales. applicants must send a copy of their Turks and Caicos Islands • Respond to cruise complaints and issues within 24 hours. to theIslanders Immigration Board on will be given should submit Copies of their Turks resume and Caicos applications preference • Organize familiarizations trips for cruise members to include Shorex Managers, Cruise Airport Road, Providenciales Directors and Captains and other employees of influence. All key cruise members must application to the Labour Board.

Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019

be consistently familiarized on new tour offerings improvements etc, Prepare weekly reports to track success of familiarizations trips. Use numbers to indicate the success or failure of these trips.

• Ensure that our POS Applications along with CVs/ Resume’ may be submitted via Email to:material is well presented on board at all times. Such as brochures and pull up banners. gtadmin@chukka.com, please place the desired position in the subject line or deliver to the below • Consistently organize training programs or sales collaterals for crew members or shorex address: managers that are new or needs to be re-familiarized.

• Provide a report to the Country Manager as it relates to the aesthetics, uniforms, operations, standards etc.

•

NOTICE

CHUKKA HUMAN RESOURCES Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) RegulaMinimum Requirements: CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD tions, 1990 • South Base, Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard • Grand Turk, TCI •

An Application, REGISTERED PR 13985, by OLGA KUDRYSKAWATTIEZ For the Rezoning of parcel 60810/50, which is currently zoned for (R4) Medium Density Residential - Three to Six (3-6) Units Per Acre to (R6) Apartments has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for an apartment building containing eight (8) units.

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, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Dated Posted:

• • • • • • • •

Associate/First Degree in Management Computer literacy May occasionally be required to work beyond normal hours Good administrative management skills Business acumen Mental fortitude Ability to use imitative Ability to handle complaints Good oral and written communications skills Effective planning and execution Confidence in public speaking

Reports to: Country Manager Compensation Package: Between $2500-$3000 per month or according to experience and proven track record Turks and Caicos Islanders applications will be given preference

Deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019 Applications along with CVs/ Resume’ may be submitted via Email to: gtadmin@chukka.com, please place the desired position in the subject line or deliver to the below address: CHUKKA HUMAN RESOURCES CHUKKA CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES (TCI) LTD South Base, Lyndon Gardiner Boulevard Grand Turk, TCI

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Pool & Beach Attendant

•Must have experience in luxury resort in similar capacity •Must be able to work in all outdoor element, rain, sun, etc. as required •Must be able to work long hours on feet •Must be able to lift 30lbs or more •Must know how to swim •Must be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid. •Life guard experience is a plus •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Creating a luxury guest experience through delivery of high-level service for all pool and beach services Starting wage $6.75 per hour not including service charge.

Laundry Attendant Roles and Responsibilities: •Operates laundry machines according to instructions.

•Familiarizes him/her self and carries out policies and procedures established by The Shore Club.

•Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of laundry

FEBRUARY 8TH, 2019 – FEBRUARY 15TH, 2019

section and linen room at all times.

•Washes linen requirement as needed to maintain continuity of supply to guest rooms and the hotel’s concessionaire.

•Places all soiled linen into plastic bags for pick up by contractor according to the agreed / specified schedule.

•Required to load and unload soiled and clean linen respectively to and from the delivery truck according to the agreed / specified schedule.

•Sorts clean, soiled and damaged linen accordingly as needed.

•Bleaches and spot clean stained linen for possible use.

•Assists the Housekeeping coordinator in distributing linen par stock to room attendants as needed.

•Helps monitor efficiency and sufficiency of laundry supplies and recommend immediate requisition of additional supplies.

•Performs other duties as required by the Executive Housekeeper or Housekeeping Manager.

Key Skills and Requirements: •Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace to facilitate the communication process.

•Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.

•Must possess basic computational ability.

•Must be able to stand and work all day shifts •Mut be able to lift 30lbs or more.

Starting wage $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Danitra Clare, Assistant Human Resources Manager atcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Monday, February 18th.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

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.

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.

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

Graceway IGA Supermarket invites applications from suitable qualified individuals to fill the listed new position:

Vacancies!! Vacancies!! Vacancies!!

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 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.

Deadline for submission of applicants is February 7, 2019 Submit to: Graceway IGA Supermarket main office complex or email: hr@ gracewayiga.com Please Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted to attend interviews.

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KKR SEWING CENTER AND UPHOLSTERY NORTH CAICOS TURKS AND CAICOS ISLAND Upholstery/Professional Garment: Roles and Responsibilities: • Using power and hand tools apply and install batting, foam, poly-filler and cut fabric to the wooden framework in the assembly of hand-crafted furniture • Attach finishes, including buttons, trim, tassels, and other decorative accessories, to complete orders according to specifications • Measure and cut fabric or leather pieces with the aid of patterns or stencils and industrial cutting tools to precise sizes and dimensions • Read work orders and maintain a database of production status for communication with outside clients as well as in-house sales.

• Manages and inspect wooden framework for defects and make repairs as needed prior to upholstery application and other finish work • Operate portable hand-sewing equipment, nail guns, hobnail and tack hammers, hot-knife cutters and other industrial equipment Determine fabric inventory and place orders with textile partner • Provide status updates about fabric availability to clients and managers • Discuss complications or assembly line slow-downs with supervisors and brainstorm solutions for increased productivity Key Skills and Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more • Previous experience with upholstery or furniture manufacturing • Good Attention to detail • Must have excellent communication skills • Basic math and computer skills • Team player who can also work on their own initiative • Ability to work under pressure • Flexibility to work and stand long hours as per business demand • Must be able to lift, bend, kneel, push, pull, reach and carry up to 40 lbs or more Salary $1,500.00 - $1,800.00 per month based on qualification, experience, and housing needs. *POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Please submit resumes to KKR Sewing Center and Upholstery, North Caicos Monday - Friday, or by emailing your resume Attention: Shirley Williams, KKR Sewing Manager at kkr_182@hotmail.com or call 649231-3383 no later than the end of day Friday, February 22nd, 2019.

Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly.

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.

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Career Opportunities CIBC FirstCaribbean is a major Caribbean bank offering a full range of market-leading financial services in Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Credit Cards, Treasury Sales and Trading, and Investment Banking. We are the largest, regionally-listed bank in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean. The bank has over 2,900 staff; 66 branches, 22 banking centres, and offices in 17 regional markets. We are looking to fill the following position: Customer Service Manager Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the Customer Service Manager oversees and manages the Customer service team, ensuring that a high standard of customer service is delivered and that there is compliance to internal controls and procedures. The Customer Service Manager provides day-to-day leadership and authority with emphasis on delivery of a high standard of customer service, operating efficiency and productivity and is responsible for developing a customer-focused service team through coaching and effective sales and service programmes.

Key Accountabilities and Major Tasks • Support the achievement of the branch’s sales and service goals by promoting and selling retail banking products as opportunities arise; providing quick and effective responses to resolve customer complaints and queries • Monitor service levels and customer flow in the branch and take action as required to ensure that CIBC FirstCaribbean’s customer service standards are maintained • Monitor and audit standard procedures to ensure that proper attention is given to security guidelines.

• Ensure safeguarding of bank and customer assets; verify the proper operation and maintenance of security equipment and ensure that proper security/custody/control regulations are followed • Implement or assist with the implementation of procedural, administrative and organisational changes, primarily related to the service and support operations • Manage cash holdings to ensure the branch’s limit is adhered to while respecting ATM and transaction processing requirements • Review information circulars to keep current on the Bank’s policies and initiatives, ensuring that relevant information is communicated to the appropriate branch staff Experience and Knowledge Required • Experience in the financial services industry with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.

• General branch banking experience in customer service and operations activities • Experience in the financial services industry with previous experience as a customer service supervisor • Certificate at ACIB/first degree would be an asset but is not a requirement • Strong interpersonal skills to work with customers and customer service staff to effectively manage relationships and successfully handle complaints, adapting approaches to meet each situation and to motivate staff to achieve desired results; people-sensitive, target-focused, • Self-motivated; quality-conscious, ability to consistently work to a high standard About Our Offer You will have a challenging, diverse experience with opportunities for professional growth. Our compensation and reward package is attractively structured and performance bonuses are offered.

To apply for this position, visit www.cibc.com/fcib/about-us/careers.html. Applications with detailed resumes should be submitted no later than 18 February, 2019. CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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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.

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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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NEWS NEWS

27 dead after Haitian vessel capsizes in The Bahamas

In the worst migrant boating tragedy in Bahamian waters since 2013, officials said 27 Haitians are dead and 18 survived after their boat hit a reef on Friday night and sunk.

Haitian survivors of the shipwreck told rescuers they were at sea for seven days when all hell broke loose near the Abaco cays.

The vessel struck a reef wellknown to be dangerous and the boat disintegrated into two halves, volunteer rescuers told this newspaper.

The dead were first spotted by tourists in a 55ft chartered catamaran early on Saturday morning. The tourists saw two floating bodies and sent a mayday signal, according to Troy Albury, 48, head of Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association on Guana Cay and the first rescuer on the scene.

Mr Albury said more than four hours likely passed before anyone knew what had happened. Rigor mortis had set in by the time he neared Scotland Cay shortly after 9 o’clock that morning, he said.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force said 27 bodies have been recovered over the past two days, 13 on Saturday and 14 yesterday.

Eighteen survivors were rescued, including two yesterday. The Tribune was told the two latest survivors waved down officers from an abandoned cay on which they likely hid when officers patrolled the area the previous day.

Of the dead, 23 were recovered near Fowl Cay where their vessel was shipwrecked six miles off the coast of

Recovery efforts on Sunday Marsh Harbour.

The Department of Immigration said 87 people were allegedly on the vessel. However, volunteers said multiple survivors told them 45 people were on board.

Rescue operations yesterday were hindered by tiger sharks that circled the wreckage and ate human remains.

One volunteer said two bodies remained trapped under the wreckage because it was too difficult to get them out.

Mr Albury, the owner of Dive Guana, was about to take guests on an excursion when the mayday call came in.

The tourists who found the bodies stayed behind until his team arrived but they soon left to catch a flight out of the country.

Mr Albury said: “I was in the boat getting ready to go on a trip when

the call came in and I told the people get off the boat and just me and the crew went out. Five of my vessels were out searching for people. It took us seven minutes to get to the site.

“We recovered four bodies floating in the waters at Scotland Cay. When we tried to determine the source of where the boat went down, we discovered survivors on a small cay. We saw four bodies but nine backpacks so we knew there was a lot more people in the water.”

It was likely dark when the vessel shipwrecked, Mr Albury said. He added that the reef the vessel struck is particularly treacherous and boats often run aground there.

“What’s so heartbreaking is they were so close,” he said. “They were less than 300 yards away from getting into North Man-O-War Channel. You have to know how to navigate that reef.

The reef is on either side of the channel

Foreclosures down as Cayman Islands economy rebounds

The number of people losing their homes to foreclosures in the Cayman Islands has reduced significantly over the last few years, according to data from realtors.

There were 67 forced sales concluded last year on homes, businesses and land plots in the Cayman Islands, down from 116 in 2015. Those sales figures, from the Cayman Islands Real Estate Brokers Association, include properties that have been on the market for several years.

According to Kim Lund, of RE/MAX, there are relatively few new foreclosure properties coming onto the market. He said there were currently 43 such properties for sale, many of which had been on the market for some time.

“Fortunately, we are seeing less and less foreclosure sales, every year now. Last year, we only had 67 foreclosure sales. We hope this trend continues until there are no foreclosure sales, with no one being forced to sell their property,” he said.

Jeanette Totten, president of CIREBA, said the real estate market was starting to feel the effects of the economic recovery.

She said there were fewer foreclosed homes on the market and those that were listed were selling quickly for closer to market value.

“The whole economy in Cayman is in a lot better shape.

There is not a lot of unemployment,

people are not being foreclosed on as much. There’s a lot less [foreclosure properties] out there than there was a couple of years ago and a lot of forced sales are getting multiple offers on them as well,” she said.

“The market is very strong right now. You have projections of more people coming on island and anything within a realistic drive of George Town is being picked up very quickly.”

Michael Binckes, also of RE/MAX, said he used to handle a significant number of foreclosure properties. He said this had declined drastically.

“Right now, I think I have two properties on the Brac and that is it. For me personally, it is about 5 percent of what it was a few years ago. There is hardly anything coming through from the mainstream banks.”

He said the vast majority of forced sales were victims of the 2008 recession, with the impacts, in some cases, taking several years to filter through as banks attempted to work with mortgage holders before eventually losing patience.

Before the recession, he said, property prices in the Cayman Islands were very high and people who had bought properties without putting in equity struggled, like homeowners elsewhere in the world, to keep up with mortgage payments after the

crash.

The property market is running high again, with prices continually rising in most sectors.

“The market is high at the moment but banks are being more conservative about their lending practices,” he said.

He cautions, however, that there are still no regulations to protect banks or home buyers in Cayman.

“You can still buy property without putting your hand in your pocket,” he said.

Ms. Totten said the best approach for anyone who was consistently unable to meet their mortgage payments would be to sell their property themselves.

“The smart thing to do if you find yourself in that position in this kind of market is to put it on the market yourself before you get foreclosed on.”

She said homeowners may have to accept an offer of slightly below value for a quick sale, but they would avoid the more costly process of a foreclosure.

Mike McWatt, managing director of Butterfield Bank, added, “We are seeing a decline in new foreclosures in line with market trend. We make every effort to work with clients that are experiencing difficulty making mortgage payments to reach a mutually acceptable repayment arrangement, and we view foreclosure as a last resort.”

that comes in and the channel is almost about three and a quarter miles wide and it takes you into what’s called the sea of Abaco. They were on the outer boundary of the channel coming in and if they got passed that reef they would’ve been inside the sea of Abaco. There are only certain places you could come through and if you trying to come in at night and don’t know the direction to come in from, it’s problematic. It’s like 40 feet reef that comes straight to the surface.”

Mr Albury believes that while the survivors successfully swam to a cay, those who drowned away from the wreckage were likely swimmers who didn’t get to land in time.

“They probably went in the wrong direction,” he said. “They probably made it halfway because they were in the sea of Abaco but they drowned. All of the other people found between late Saturday night and this morning were right next to the boat so they drowned immediately.”

The experience has been traumatising for Mr Albury.

“I had a young boy with me, one of my employees and I don’t think he slept last night, just traumatised,” he said. “We have to somehow get the message out. I wanted to say, ‘let’s send a picture of the six dead bodies on the back of my boat, thrown in atop each other to Haiti so people could see what happens when you make this journey.’

I want to say ‘listen, if you decide to get in a boat and come to the Bahamas, this is what might end up happening to you.’”

Jamaican opposition legislator Dr Lynvale Bloomfield murdered

Dr Lynvale Bloomfield

The main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) Saturday condemned the murder of its legislator, Dr Lynvale Bloomfield, who was stabbed at his home.

The police Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) said it could not provide details at the moment regarding the murder of the Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern.

Bloomfield’s body was found inside his home by a worker in Paisley Gardens, Portland, a parish located on Jamaica’s northeast coast.

But in a condolence message, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that despite “being on the other side of the aisle, “we knew of his love for his constituents and Jamaica”.

Holness said he was “shocked” at the death and “the entire Jamaica Labour Party family and Jamaicans are mourning”.

The PNP said that along with the entire Jamaica, it is “shocked, shaken and saddened” by the murder of Dr Bloomfield, a medical doctor.

Opposition and PNP Leader, Dr Peter Phillips said Dr Bloomfield devoted years of his life to service to the Jamaican people as a medical practitioner and as an elected representative.

“No Jamaican should ever have to suffer at the hands of criminals in their own country. The death of Dr Bloomfield must not be allowed to go unpunished, the police must employ what is necessary for a full and complete investigation and the perpetrators must be brought to justice.” Dr Phillips said.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

Over 120,000 dead persons names on Guyana voters’ list

Former Trinidad High Court judge wins $3 million compensation

GECOM Commissioner, Vincent Alexander, General Secretary of the PNCR, Amna Ally and Former MP, James McAllister

There is high possibility that the current voters’ list is bloated with as many as 120,000 dead or non-existent persons, making it vulnerable to fraud, corruption and overall sinister agendas.

This is according to former People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R) Executive, James McAllister, who recently examined the figures of Guyana’s most recent census; voters’ list and voters’ turnout.

In a Facebook post on Saturday, he broke down these figures explaining that there must be some ulterior motive afoot that would cause any political party to be against the holding of fresh house-to-house registration.

“There must be some sinister agenda by those clamoring for elections without house-tohouse registration,” he began. “The 2012 Census recorded a population of 746,955. Of this, 39 per cent was less than 18. Using census figures from 1980, 1991, 2001, and 2012, I forecasted that the population in 2015 was approximately 745,600.

Assuming that 39 per cent is below 18, then approximately 454,816 were over 18 and eligible to vote in 2015. Yet we had a votes list with 583,444 names. That is a whopping 128,600 plus dead or nonexistent persons.”

McAllister noted that this represents and overstating of the voting population on the recently used list by over 28 per cent. He added: “And this is assuming a 100 per cent registration of all eligible electors. If 90 per cent registration is assumed then the list was bloated by over 42 per cent. A list as flawed as this provided great opportunity for fraud and corruption.”

Presenting additional information to support the position, McAllister highlighted that the Guyana Elections Commission

(GECOM) had declared a 71.26 per cent voter turnout for the 2015 elections.

However, he noted that looking at the current census figures and assuming a 90 per cent registration rate, the actually voter turnout was 102 per cent which represents more voters than people.

He added that even if one were to assume a 100 per cent registration rate which his highly improbable, the voter turnout in 2015 would then be 91 per cent, still a highly improbable turnout.

Another example he gave was that a large number of polling places where the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) received the majority votes, the turnout is computed at more than 120 per cent.

“Even if we assume a 100 per cent, this scenario points to a high incidence of substitute voting.

This is when someone impersonates an elector and votes in his or her place. It’s quite possible that the present voters list is bloated by as much as 35 per cent. Anyone suggesting going to elections with such a list has a sinister agenda.

The PPP claim that such a list could be cleansed is just a plain joke. There must be house-to-house registration before elections in 2020,” McAllister concluded.

In the 2019 budget, the government had allocated $3B towards fresh house-to-house registration to be conducted

by GECOM. However, prior to the allocation and even now, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has opposed new registrations, contending that the Guyana Register Office (GRO) can provide this function.

These are not the sentiments of GECOM Chair, retired Justice James Patterson, who

back in March 2018 asserted that the only way to ensure that cries of malpractices by parties become a thing of the past, is to nip it in the bud. “Looking at the past, see what has gone wrong in the past and remedy it and to see what we can anticipate in the future and block that,” he told the Department of Public Information (DPI).

“The human brain can always fabricate some scheme to hit at the proper running of the voting process. We have to anticipate that and block it.”

However, McAllister is not the first or only individual to have found inconsistencies with the voters list, as the same was highlighted by GECOM Commissioner, Vincent Alexander, and other Ministers of Government.

“I am an advocate for house-to-house registration. I am not only an advocate, but one who is aware of the institutional decision taken years ago that we should have registration every seven years; and that we haven’t means that we do not have what is considered to be the ‘best list’,” Alexander told media operatives earlier in the year.

GECOM is currently deliberating the best possible timeline for the hosting of new elections which meets all the criteria for a free and fair democratic process. He added: “We have a population of 740,000 I’m told. [Meanwhile] we have a list in the vicinity of 500,000, which is clear that the list is in excess of the resident voters. In my view, that allows for the elections to be corrupted in the sense that political people can use the excess to manipulate voting and have a result that is not reflective of the resident Guyanese; and so we need to deal with that.”

The late former Prime Minister Patrick Manning

Former Industrial Court judge Sam Maharaj, who took former prime minister of Trinidad Patrick Manning to court following his refusal to renew Maharaj’s contract as an industrial court member in 2003 has been awarded more than $3 million in compensation.

The compensation was awarded to him by High Court judge Justice Frank Seepersad, 15 years after the claim was first filed against Manning and the then-Cabinet in 2004.

But even though Maharaj was successful on three of the four issues that were before the court for determination, he will not immediately be receiving the money since attorneys for the State indicated their intention to appeal part of the ruling.

Given this, Justice Seepersad granted a 28day stay on the execution of the order in the event that that appeal is filed.

Presiding at the Hall of Justice in Port of Spain, Justice Seepersad granted Maharaj the sum of $2,548,645.47 for loss of earnings between the period November 2004 and November 2008, the sum of $125,000 for distress caused due to the none reappointment, and an additional $600,000 in vindicatory damages - a grand total of $3,273,645.47.

Maharaj was also seeking compensation for the period November 17, 2008 to November 16, 2013, but this part of the claim was dismissed since Justice Seepersad said Maharaj had failed to establish that he had a real or substantial change of being appointed as a judge of the court during that period.

The case had proceeded all the way to the Privy Council after the local courts dismissed Maharaj’s claim for relief.

In December 2016, the British law Lords ruled in his favour and remitted the matter to the High Court for an assessment of compensation.

Historical signing of commitment statements by Caribbean countries to strengthen early warning systems

Three (3) Caribbean countries; Cuba, Dominican Republic and Saint Lucia, signed commitment statements signaling their willingness to dedicate time and resources to implement and sustain effective multi-hazard early warning systems. The signing took place during the “Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS): Achievements and Strategic Path Forward” high-level meeting, which was convened on Friday February 1, 2019 at the Bougainvillea Conference Centre, Bay Gardens Hotel, Saint Lucia.

The Honourable Allen Chastanet, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Quasi Cabinet Lead for Disaster Management, Climate Change and the Environment for CARICOM, signed the commitment statement on behalf of his

Government. Signing on behalf of Cuba was Mr William F. Cedeno Centeno, Director General of the National Defense Staff and for the Government of the Dominican Republic, Mr. Carlos Paulino Cardenas, Director of the Centre of Emergency Operations.

The contribution of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, signals the level of commitment for sustaining current efforts and moving towards the targets expressed in the regional and international frameworks for disaster risk reduction. In his address at the Opening Ceremony, Prime Minister Chastanet focused his observations on the importance of early warning systems, lessons learnt from past events and on the subject of procuring funds for sustaining the MHEWS.

“We know the Hurricane Season will happen and at some point a country will be impacted. This should be our early warning. We don’t continue to act like it is happening for the first time. It’s going to continue to repeat itself over and over again. The Caribbean possesses all the necessary skills and expertise required for the task of providing an effective and functional MHEWS for its people; it is left only to secure the necessary funding for implementing the best solution to the problem, which is resilience building”, said Prime Minister Chastanet.

The meeting also sought to chart a path for regional coordination on MHEWS with more than 50 participants from National Disaster Management Organisations, National Meteorological Services, National Red Cross Societies,

Non-Governmental Organisations as well as regional, research, inter-governmental and United Nations organisations.

A high-level panel comprised of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet; Mr Ronald Jackson, Executive Director of CDEMA and Ms. Maritza Garcia, President of the Cuban Environmental Agency, looked at the policy implications emerging from the national gap analyses and roadmaps. In May 2018, the CDEMA Council of Ministers endorsed the Multihazard Early Warning Systems Checklist as a tool to be used by the CDEMA System to capture EWS achievements and gaps. They also endorsed the process of utilizing this information to develop a national MHEWS roadmap to provide direction.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS Jamaica records near 30 per cent decline in murders so far this year

Jamaica has recorded a 29.7 per cent reduction in murders during the first five weeks of this year, according to figures released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

It said that there were 109 murders between January 1 and February 2 as compared with 155 for the same period last year.

JCF also reported that a decline in other categories of major crimes during the same period this year, with the number of shootings totalling 112, a 17 per cent reduction when compared with last year.

The police said that rapes declined significantly from 57 last year to 27 this year, while the number of aggravated assaults were reduced from 32 last year to 20 this year.

The figures show that there was a 15.3 per cent reduction in robberies during the first five weeks of this year, while the number of break-ins and larceny declined by 29.6 per cent and 5.3 per cent, respectively.

The overall reduction in murders is reflected in the statistics for all police divisions across the island, excepting Portland and Manchester. In Portland, two persons have been killed so far this year, compared with one during the same period last year.

For Manchester, five people have been murdered so far this year as compared with three last year.

In 2018, more than 1 200 people were killed in Jamaica.

Grenada’s tourism sector soars with increased airlift and new development

Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean, recorded more than 500,000 visitor arrivals in 2018, a historic number that proves the three-island destination’s tourism industry is “one-to-watch” for 2019 and beyond.

To match the growing demand, each section of the island can now be explored as tours and experiences are taking visitors to lesser known and untouched corners.

In addition, restaurants across the island are using locally-sourced ingredients, providing increased opportunities for local farmers and business owners to thrive. For fans of the island and eager newcomers looking to discover this Caribbean gem, here are the latest news and developments from Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique:

Grenada saw an increase in visitor arrivals across the board with total visitor arrivals (528,077) growing by 12.9 percent year-on-year. The stayover arrivals (160,970) grew by 9.97 percent with the largest growth year-on-year from Canada (17,364) at 19 percent. The United States (75,577) saw a 12 percent growth and the Caribbean (28,990), a 7 percent growth.

The cruising sector (342,826) saw arrivals grow by 14.49 percent and the yachting sector (24,281) grew by 10.82 percent.

Meantime, American Airlines added an additional flight on Saturdays from Miami International Airport in December 2018, which ends service March 30, 2019.

Sunwing launched 22 flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Grenada in December 2018 with service ending April 21, 2019. Packages with Sunwing include return airfare and airport transfers, accommodations at Starfish Resort Grenada or Coyaba Beach Resort, and the services of a Sunwing representative.

Air Canada added a third weekly flight in December 2018 from Toronto Pearson International Airport, which is offered every Tuesday. The service ends on March 26, 2019.

Trinidad Commissioner catches cops using patrol vehicles as fete taxis

AT least 15 police officers have been identified with more to come on allegations of “bribing citizens” of this country.

People are claiming that police officers some assigned to the Western Division have charged citizens between $600 and $1,000 to receive “police escort” in and out of the Western Main Road for the Soaka fete over the weekend.

C o m m i s s i o n e r Gary Griffith confirmed the investigation.

“Your information is indeed correct. I was spearheading operations with SORT (Special Operations Response Team) when we were made aware of this situation. We intercepted the officers who were using their vehicles in a manner which is not allowed. They were ‘bribing citizens’ to basically get out of the traffic in and out the party through use of police escort.

“So we stopped many of these vehicles and we took the names and badge numbers of the officers and the cars they were using and we will be pursuing disciplinary action. What that may be I cannot say at this time. It may even end up with some

officers being fired. I cannot say.

But action will be taken,” Griffith said.

He said the focus on intelligence-driven policing and scientific approach to policing led to the discovery, as some vehicles were outfitted with GPS systems.

“So when we checked we found officers who were doing these things from outside of even the Western Division. Which means these vehicles would have been sent out on patrols, on their respective divisions, but they abandoned their duties, left these

areas vulnerable, to make a quick buck.

“That is unacceptable.

We cannot continue to do this.

Because if something God forbid had happened in the areas they were supposed to be in, and they did not respond, what would have been the scenario? That there are no police vehicles to respond to the reports of citizens? I will not allow this. We are here to protect and serve with pride. And the few who do things like this, paint the entire service in a bad light by their actions,” Griffith said.

David Cox of Cable &Wireless Communications elected new chairman of CANTO

David Cox, Head of Regulatory Affairs for Cable &Wireless Communications (“C&W” or the “Company”) is the new Chairman of CANTO, one of the leading Caribbean organizations in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) /Telecommunications industry. Mr. Cox was elected unopposed at CANTO’s 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Company last held the office of Chairman in 2010.

In his inaugural address to the CANTO members, Mr. Cox got right down to business as he stated his two major objectives as Chairman of CANTO. “First, continuity is important. We should strive to promote some continuity with what we’ve been doing the last few years. I think CANTO is fundamentally on the right track and I want to build on the good work CANTO has been doing. Second, my mission will be to help CANTO grow. I see CANTO as the premier institution of its type for the region. I believe we can become the largest and most influential forum for everything related to the Caribbean and technology and we’re going to make sure CANTO is around for

David Cox another 35 years.”

Mr. Cox stressed that he will be seeking to diversify CANTO’s content and actively seek new members who are leaders in the field of ICT and technology.

With the support of the Board he is confident that his goals will be achieved.

Cox further stated, “This is an amazing opportunity and I am truly honoured to be elected CANTO’s new Chairman

representing Cable & Wireless Communications. CANTO is an organization with huge potential and I am excited about the chance to shape its future.I think we have great talent on the Board and we will work together to advance the regional ICT industry and by extension enable the growth and development to strengthen economies.” He ended by thanking outgoing chairman, Julian Wilkins, for his leadership of the Board.

Inge Smidts, CEO of Cable &WirelessCommunications said of the Company’s election as chair, “C&W believes that CANTO provides an excellent forum for operators in the Caribbean and Latin America to work on common problems and identify common solutions in the ICT policy sphere.

We are excited by David’s elevation to the Chairmanship of CANTO and we look forward to working with all of its membership to advance the mission of improving lives through ICT.”

Mr. Cox will be supported by nine Board members including Melesia Sutherland-Campbell Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs for Cable & Wireless who was reelected to the board for a third term.

Port St. Maarten reports over 1.5 million cruise passengers in 2018

Port St. Maarten welcomed a total of 1,597,101 cruise passengers on 489 cruise calls in 2018, reflecting a 29% increase in visitor arrivals year-over-year.

The acclaimed cruise port saw a 30.3% increase from May through July, when cruise visitations to the island are typically a bit slower.

The leading Caribbean cruise port surpasses pre-Irma arrival numbers in second half of 2018.

“St. Maarten’s cruise port

has always been one of the best in the Caribbean. These arrival numbers don’t only reflect that fact, but also highlight how quickly the island has bounced back,” said the Director of Tourism of St. Maarten Ms. May-Ling Chun.

The latter half of 2018 also brought about the return to preIrma cruise arrival numbers. Port St. Maarten welcomed 646,431 passengers from September to December, indicating a 17.87% increase in arrivals from the same

time period in 2016, a full year before Hurricane Irma.

“St. Maarten as a tourism product is set to come back even stronger and better than ever,” stated Stuart Johnson, St. Maarten’s Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport, and Telecommunication. “We look forward to continuing to welcome cruise passengers back to our shores with classic St. Maarten warmth and hospitality throughout 2019.”

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EU agrees to work with British PM on Brexit demands

The European Union on Thursday promised to work with Theresa May on “whether a way through can be found” to avoid the disruption of a no-deal Brexit after the British prime minister demanded changes to the divorce deal to get it through parliament.

May was in Brussels on Thursday to plead with EU leaders to change the Withdrawal Agreement she negotiated last year, after the British parliament rejected it overwhelmingly in January.

A cool handshake for the cameras with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker did little to conceal the tension, just 50 days before Britain could leave the European Union without measures in place to keep trade flowing freely.

Neither spoke, with one reporter shouting to the retreating leaders: “Is this hell, prime minister?” EU summit chair Donald Tusk said on Wednesday that Brexit promoters deserved “a special place in hell” - a blunt display of frustration in Brussels that drew condemnation from many in Britain.

“President Juncker underlined that the EU27 will not reopen the Withdrawal Agreement,” the EU’s executive arm said after what it described as “robust but constructive” talks with May.

But the two tasked their teams to work on “whether a way through can be found that would gain the broadest possible support in the UK Parliament and respect” the EU’s stance. They agreed to meet again before the end of the month.

Parliament, which rejected May’s agreement by the biggest majority in modern British history, voted to renegotiate the deal, replacing a provision that some fear could keep British-ruled Northern Ireland under EU rules indefinitely.

EU leaders have repeatedly said it would be impossible to replace the provision, known as the “backstop”, because it is required to ensure no hard border, once a focus for sectarian violence, between Northern Ireland and EU-member

Brexit - What will happen in the British parliament on Feb. 14?

The British parliament is set to hold a debate on Brexit on Feb. 14 but this is not a rerun of a vote last month on whether to approve the exit deal Prime Minister Theresa May’s negotiated with the European Union.

May is seeking changes to her deal with Brussels after it was rejected by a record majority in parliament on Jan. 15. She has said she wants to bring a revised deal back to parliament for a vote “as soon as possible” but has not yet set a date for doing so.

She has promised that, if she has not brought her deal back for a so-called “meaningful vote” by Feb. 13 lawmakers will get to debate Brexit on Feb. 14.

Below is what will happen on that day:

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker shakes hands with British Prime Minister Theresa May Ireland. lawmakers could again try to wrest Unless parliament control of the process from her, but approves a deal, Britain is on course a vote on approving the Brexit deal to leave the EU on March 29 with is likely to come later in the month. no transition arrangement in place, Both May’s Conservative a scenario that many businesses Party and the main opposition say would be catastrophic for the Labour Party are formally economy. Other options could committed to carrying out Brexit include delaying Brexit, holding following a 2016 referendum in a new referendum or cancelling it which voters chose to leave the EU altogether. by a margin of 52-48 percent. But

The Bank of England said both parties are deeply divided Britain faced its weakest economic internally over how or even growth in 10 years in 2019, blaming whether to do so. mounting Brexit uncertainty and In a letter to May the global slowdown. released on Wednesday, Labour

Governor Mark Carney leader Jeremy Corbyn set out five said: “The fog of Brexit is causing conditions for Labour to support a short term volatility in the economic deal, including a “permanent and data, and more fundamentally, it is comprehensive” customs union creating a series of tensions in the with the bloc, which May has ruled economy, tensions for business.” out.

“I would have described The EU sees a permanent no deal, no transition a few years customs union with the United ago as a low probability event. I’d Kingdom after Brexit as its preferred describe it now as not the central way out of the Irish backstop scenario, so in other words ... yes, stalemate. the probability has gone up,” he Before arriving in Brussels said. for talks with EU leaders, May

German Chancellor Angela acknowledged that neither side Merkel, the EU’s most powerful expected a breakthrough on leader who has highlighted in Thursday. recent days the responsibility of Tusk channeled the both sides to reach an agreement, frustration in Brussels on on Thursday said a solution could Wednesday with unusually strong be found without reopening the words, saying he wondered what accord. “that special place in hell looks like,

May will return to for those who promoted Brexit, parliament on Feb. 14 for a debate without even a sketch of a plan on the Brexit negotiations when how to carry it out safely.”

Apartment inferno kills 10; deadliest Paris fire since 2005

Paris’ deadliest fire in over a decade killed at least 10 people Tuesday as flames engulfed a nine-story apartment building, sending residents to the roof and clambering across balconies to escape.

A 40-year-old woman who lived in the building, said to have a history of psychiatric problems, was arrested nearby and held on suspicion of having set the fire not long before. French police opened a criminal investigation for voluntary arson resulting in death.

Multiple neighbors said they heard the suspect and her neighbor, an off-duty firefighter, arguing over the woman’s music before the fire broke out.

Police responding to the

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dispute stopped by the woman’s apartment. The firefighter and his girlfriend told officers they were leaving to sleep elsewhere in peace and thought the neighbor had lost her mind and one day there would be an accident because of her, according to a police report seen by The Associated Press.

In an interview with Le Parisien newspaper, the 22-yearold firefighter said he returned to the building a few minutes later, shortly after midnight, hoping the woman had gone. Instead, he ran into her in the stairwell, which was already beginning to smell of smoke.

“She wished me good luck, telling me that I loved flames,” he recalled in the interview.

Another resident later

told him the woman put paper and wood in front of his apartment door, the firefighter told Le Parisien, which did not give his name.

Survivors described a chaos of smoke and flames, and the young firefighter said he ran upstairs to try and evacuate the building. One neighbor recalled clambering out of her eighth-floor apartment and over balconies to reach safety.

“I climbed across several balconies, with nothing beneath, and then was backed into a corner.

There were people climbing handover-hand to get to where I was and escape the flames,” said a resident identified only as Claire, her eyes wide with shock soon after her rescue.

WHAT WILL THEY DEBATE?

May will make a statement to parliament on Feb. 13 updating lawmakers on her progress so far in seeking changes to her deal.

The debate on Feb. 14 will be on a motion — a proposal put forward for debate — about Brexit more generally. The previous similar debate on Jan. 29 was on a motion which simply asked lawmakers to agree that they had considered May’s latest statement on the Brexit negotiations.

CAN LAWMAKERS PROPOSE CHANGES?

Yes. As with the Jan. 29 debate, lawmakers will be able to propose changes, known as amendments. It is likely that many amendments similar to those debated on Jan. 29 will be proposed, including attempts to shift control of the process away from government and give parliament a chance to define Brexit.

As with Jan. 29, if these are successful they could have a profound effect, giving lawmakers who want to block, delay or renegotiate Brexit a possible legal route to do so.

With the EU so far saying they are not willing to reopen talks on the Withdrawal Agreement, other lawmakers are likely to propose alternatives to May’s deal to gauge support for them and persuade the prime minister to change course by seeking closer EU ties or holding a second referendum.

An attempt by Labour lawmaker Yvette Cooper and Conservative Nick Boles to give parliament the power to request a delay to Britain’s March 29 exit was defeated by lawmakers on Jan. 29, but Boles said he would renew that effort on Feb. 14 if a deal has not been passed by then.

The government persuaded many lawmakers not to support that previous attempt by promising them that it would not be their last chance to seek to stop a ‘no deal’ exit as they would get to debate Brexit again on Feb. 14.

On Wednesday, a Conservative lawmaker involved in discussions with the government about changes to the deal said that if May could demonstrate that the EU was willing to renegotiate, she would buy herself some more time and avoid a potential flashpoint in parliament on Feb. 14.

WILL THERE BE VOTES?

The Speaker, John Bercow, will decide whether to select any of the amendments for a vote. Lawmakers will vote on each of the selected amendments one by one, before voting to give final approval to the wording of the motion itself.

Before the debate begins, lawmakers will have to agree to the proposed timetable for the debate, currently just one day. If lawmakers believe that more than one day is needed, the votes could in theory be pushed into the following week.

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Pope acknowledges priests, bishops have sexually abused nuns

Pope Francis has for the first time publicly acknowledged the scandal of priests and bishops sexually abusing nuns and says he is committed to doing more to fight the problem.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Francis noted that Pope Benedict XVI had taken action against a France-based order after some of its religious sisters had been reduced to “sexual slavery” at the hands of the priest who founded the order and other priests.

“Should we do something more?

Yes. Is there the will? Yes. But it’s a path that we have already begun,” Francis said while returning home from the United Arab Emirates.

“It’s not that everyone does this, but there have been priests and bishops who have,” Francis added. “And I think that it’s continuing because it’s not like once you realize it that it stops. It continues. And for some time we’ve been working on it.”

The issue has come to the fore amid the Catholic Church’s overall reckoning with the sexual abuse of minors and the #MeToo-inspired acknowledgement that adults can be victims of abuse whenever there is an imbalance of power in a relationship. In

Pope Francis receives his gift from a journalist during his flight from Abu Dhabi to Rome the past year, The Associated Press and police. And just last week, the women’s other media have reported on cases of magazine of the Vatican newspaper abused nuns in India, Africa, Europe L’Osservatore Romano identified the and South America — evidence that the clerical culture of the all-powerful clergy problem is by no means limited to a as the culprit. The magazine, “Women certain geographic area.

Church World,” noted that the scandal

In November, the organization involves a corollary: nuns being forced representing all the world’s female to abort the priests’ children.

Catholic religious orders, the Francis said some clergy had International Union of Superiors General, been suspended for mistreating sisters. publicly denounced the “culture of But he also noted that the mistreatment silence and secrecy” that prevented nuns of women is a problem in society at from speaking out and urged sisters large, where women are still considered to report abuse to their superiors and “second-class citizens.”

Meghan puts notes on bananas sent to needy women in Britain

Message written on Bananas by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex

Meghan, the Duchess of special,” and “You are brave!” with Sussex, has written personal messages hearts next to them. She was visiting to women being helped by a charity the One25 organization in Bristol, that seeks to help sex workers break southwest England. free from prostitution.

She said the messages were

Prince Harry’s wife took the inspired after she learned of a program unusual step of writing the messages “this woman had started in the States on the skins of bananas destined on a school lunch program when on for the food parcels that would be each of the bananas she wrote an handed out to the women Friday. affirmation or something to make the

Meghan wrote sentiments kids feel really empowered.” such as “You are strong,” “You are

Indonesia court jails British woman for slapping Bali immigration officer

An Indonesian court on Wednesday jailed a British woman for six months for slapping an immigration officer in an argument over a fine for overstaying her visa.

Auj-e Taqaddas, 42, was found guilty in a court in Bali’s capital, Denpasar, of violence against an officer at Bali airport carrying out his legal duty, Judge Esthar Oktavi told Reuters.

“The sentence is six months in prison,” Oktavi said by text message.

The sentence was lighter than the one-year jail term sought by the prosecutor on July 28 last year.

“This is an unfair decision ... I was forcibly brought to the court, no lawyers provided,” Taqaddas told the court, accusing the prosecutors of torturing her three times and trapping her in the country.

Waher Tarihorang, an official

at the prosecutors’ office who oversaw the case, denied using violence and said prosecutors had “the right to take forcible action to bring her to court” after Taqaddas missed several earlier court dates.

Her sentencing had been postponed several times because she was sick and also when authorities said she had checked out of a hotel and could not find her.

The judge and prosecutor said Taqaddas had filed an appeal.

A smartphone video of the incident, which went viral at the time, showed an agitated Taqaddas shouting and swearing at the immigration official, before slapping him across the face after grappling to snatch her passport.

The woman had overstayed by about 160 days and was asked to pay a fine of 300 ,000 rupiah ($21.60) for each day, or about $3,500 in all.

“It’s a cultural problem. I dare say that humanity hasn’t matured,” he said, adding that in some parts of the world the mistreatment gets to the point of feminicide.

Francis credited Benedict, pope from 2005-2013, with having had the courage to tackle the problem, saying the popular impression that he was somehow weak was completely wrong.

He said Benedict took action against the French congregation “because a certain slavery of women had crept in, slavery to the point of sexual slavery on the part of clergy or the founder,” he said.

“Sometimes the founder takes away, or empties the freedom of the sisters. It can come to this,” Francis said.

Asked if any universal norms might be in the works to tackle the problem — as has been done to handle cases of clergy sexual abuse of minors — Francis implied that the priestly abuse of nuns was still being dealt with on a caseby-case basis.

“There are cases, usually in new congregations and in some regions more than others,” he said. “We’re working on it.”

Russia jails Dane for six years in Jehovah’s Witnesses purge

Dennis Christensen, a Jehovah’s Witness accused of extremism, leaves after a court session in handcuffs in the town of Oryol, Russia January 14, 2019

A Russian court on Wednesday with the West, triggered by Moscow’s found a Danish adherent of the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in Jehovah’s Witnesses guilty of organizing 2014, spurred a more determined drive a banned extremist group and jailed him to push out “the enemy within”. for six years in a case critics condemn as With about 170,000 followers in crushing religious freedom.

Russia and 8 million worldwide, Jehovah’s

Armed police detained Dennis Witnesses are a Christian denomination Christensen, a 46-year-old builder, in May known for door-to-door preaching, close 2017 at a prayer meeting in Oryol, some Bible study, and rejection of military 200 miles (320 km) south of Moscow service and blood transfusions. after a court in the region outlawed the They believe the end of the local Jehovah’s Witnesses a year earlier. world as we know it is imminent, an

Russia’s Supreme Court later event “the obedient” will survive to ruled the group was “extremist” and inhabit the Kingdom of God they believe ordered it to disband nationwide. will follow.

Christiansen’s detention, Russia’s first Christiansen moved to extremism-related arrest of a Jehovah’s Murmansk in northern Russia in 2000 Witness, foreshadowed dozens more. where the Jehovah’s Witnesses were

The court in the city of Oryol already well established and met his wife on Wednesday found Christiansen guilty Irina there. The couple later moved to after a long trial, his lawyer, his wife Oryol because the climate is milder and and a representative for the Jehovah’s housing cheaper.

Witnesses told Reuters.

He speaks Russian and says he is a fan of

Christiansen had pleaded Russian culture. innocent, saying he was exercising Anton Bogdanov, Christiansen’s freedom of religion guaranteed in lawyer, said he planned to appeal Russia’s constitution.

Wednesday’s verdict, which he termed

Danish Foreign Minister Anders illegal and feared would set a dangerous Samuelsen called on Moscow to respect precedent. religious freedom and criticized it for More than 100 criminal cases classifying Jehovah’s Witnesses on a par have been opened against Jehovah’s with terrorist groups.

Witnesses, with another 24 people in The U.S.-headquartered prison awaiting or on trial and a similar Jehovah’s Witnesses have been under number under house arrest. Some of pressure for years in Russia, where their publications are on a list of banned the dominant Orthodox Church is literature. championed by President Vladimir Putin. Yaroslav Sivulsky, a Orthodox scholars have cast them as representative of the European a dangerous foreign sect that erodes Association of Jehovah’s Witnesses, said state institutions and traditional values, the verdict evoked the atheist Soviet allegations they reject. period when Moscow persecuted the

But Russia’s latest falling-out group.

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Blaze kills 10 in Paris apartment block, arson suspected

Paris Apartment

Flames tore through an apartment block in Paris, killing at least 10 residents in the early hours of Tuesday, after what prosecutors said looked like an arson attack.

Police said they arrested a 40-year-old woman who lived in the building on suspicion of starting the blaze in the upscale 16th arrondissement.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus scaled ladders to rescue people stranded on balconies on the eight-storey block on Rue Erlanger. Some were hoisted down on ropes and at least one person abseiled to safety.

Franceinfo radio reported that a child was among the dead, although there was no official confirmation.

Another 36 people were injured, including firefighters, authorities said.

“It was a particularly violent fire,” Captain Clement Cognon of the Paris fire service told BFM TV.

Rescue crews edged along outer ledges as colleagues sprayed water onto the upper levels of the building. Officers escorted residents down smoke-filled passageways and evacuated people from neighboring buildings, TV footage showed.

The fire started on the upper floors after midnight and was under control by 0800 GMT, officials said. Smoke kept rising from the blackened building through the morning.

Paris Prosecutor Remy Heitz said investigators believed the fire was started deliberately and a woman had been detained. He said the woman had mental health issues.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo wrote on Twitter that the city was in mourning after the fire, which came less than a month after a gas blast in the capital killed four people.

Rue Erlanger is near the Parc des Princes soccer stadium and Roland Garros, the French Open tennis venue.

Trump to meet North Korean leader Feb. 27-28 in Vietnam

President Donald Trump will hold a two-day summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un Feb. 27-28 in Vietnam to continue his efforts to persuade Kim to give up his nuclear weapons.

Trump has said his outreach to Kim and their first meeting last June in Singapore opened a path to peace. But there is not yet a concrete plan for how denuclearization could be implemented.

Denuclearizing North Korea is something that has eluded the U.S. for more than two decades, since it was first learned that North Korea was close to acquiring the means for nuclear President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress weapons. on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

“As part of a bold new diplomacy, we continue our and dismantled under a potential “That was real eye-roller,” historic push for peace on the deal.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Korean Peninsula,” Trump said At the second Trump-Kim summit, Schumer told CNN Wednesday. He Tuesday in his State of the Union some experts say North Korea criticized Trump’s foreign policy as address. is likely to seek to trade the engaged in “patting dictators on

Director of National destruction of its main Yongbyon the back.”

Intelligence Dan Coats told nuclear complex for a U.S. promise Secretary of State Mike Congress last week that U.S. to formally declare the end of Pompeo told Fox Business News intelligence officials do not believe the 1950-53 Korean War, open a the U.S. is “very hopeful” Kim Kim will eliminate his nuclear liaison office in Pyongyang and “will fulfill his commitment, the weapons or the capacity to build allow the North to resume some one that he made back in June more because he believes they are lucrative economic projects with in Singapore, to denuclearize his key to the survival of the regime. South Korea. country.”

Satellite video taken since the June “Our hostages have come Stephen Biegun, summit has indicated North Korea home, nuclear testing has stopped, Pompeo’s special representative is continuing to produce nuclear and there has not been a missile for North Korea, acknowledged materials at its weapons factories. launch in more than 15 months,” that many issues make it especially

Last year, North Korea Trump said. “If I had not been complicated for the two countries released American detainees, elected president of the United to “embark on a diplomatic suspended nuclear and long-range States, we would right now, in my initiative of this magnitude.” missile tests and dismantled a opinion, be in a major war with Biegun was in Pyongyang on nuclear test site and parts of a North Korea.

Tuesday. rocket launch facility without the “Much work remains to The Vietnamese city presence of outside experts. be done, but my relationship with where the two leaders will meet

It has repeatedly Kim Jong Un is a good one,” he was not announced. The country, demanded that the United States said in announcing their second however, is keen to project itself reciprocate with measures such as meeting. on the world stage. It is a singlesanctions relief, but Washington Trump also asserted that, party communist state that boasts has called for North Korea to take “If I had not been elected president of tight political control and a steps such as providing a detailed of the United States, we would tough security apparatus similar account of its nuclear and missile right now, in my opinion, be in a to Singapore’s. facilities that would be inspected major war with North Korea.”

TSA officer jumps to his death at Orlando airport An officer from the Transportation Security Administration jumped to his death from a balcony inside Florida’s busiest airport Saturday, creating panic that brought some security checkpoints to a halt for hours, grounded flights and caused serious delays.

Panicked passengers rushed past checkpoints leading to about half of the gates at Orlando International Airport People wait to get through security at the Orlando International Airport following a Security after the man jumped, resulting incident on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 in checkpoint closures for up of thousand passengers may have taken to a hospital, according to to three hours and some flight been affected,” Carolyn Fennell, the police. cancelations. the airport’s senior director of The airport tweeted

“At no point were public affairs, said in an email. that passengers who rushed past passengers in any danger,” airport The TSA officer, in his checkpoints were returned for officials said in a statement.

40s, died from an apparent suicide, a second examination out of

Those affected by the according to the Orlando Police an abundance of caution. Two stoppage included Alaska, Air Department, which described it as airside terminals were closed to Canada, Delta and Southwest an isolated incident. passengers during a security sweep, airlines.

“Our hearts are with and all flights to and from the

By Saturday afternoon, the TSA family during this very affected gates were stopped until Southwest Airlines had cancelled difficult time,” the department security measures were reinstated, 49 inbound flights and 45 tweeted. according to the airport. outbound flights, according to the The man jumped from a “We ask that you have airport. hotel balcony inside the airport patience with airport personnel

“This is a peak travel into the atrium where passengers as they work through this tragic time on Saturdays and two of wait to get through security. incident,” the Orlando Police our busiest airlines were affected, The officer was Department tweeted.

Southwest and Delta, so a couple pronounced dead after being

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Venezuela’s Guaido leaps from back-bench to center stage

The rise of Juan Guaido from back-bench obscurity to the U.S-backed, self-declared interim president of Venezuela in just three weeks has been meteoric - and by his own recognition risky.

Few Venezuelans had even heard of the fresh-faced, 35-year-old lawmaker when he was plucked from anonymity and named as president of the opposition-controlled National Assembly in early January. The move set up a high-stakes standoff with President Nicolas Maduro, who is increasingly seen as a dictator both at home and abroad.

Instead of backing down, Guaido stunned Venezuelans on Wednesday by declaring himself interim president before cheering supporters in Venezuela’s capital, buoyed by massive anti-government protests. And support from President Donald Trump, Canada and numerous Latin American countries, Juan Guaido, head of the opposition-run congress, looks down and holds up his hand during his symbolic swearing-in as interim president of Venezuela along with the Organization of American States, immediately rolled in.

At the time, Maduro made exiled since 2014.

But even as he was symbolically light of his newcomer status, feigning Guaido has been a loyal acolyte sworn in, he foretold of dangers, telling confusion over whether his name was of Lopez for years, standing beside him supporters: “We know that this will “Guaido” or “Guaire,” a notoriously at a 2014 news conference when the have consequences.” Moments later he polluted river that runs through Caracas. activist announced a strategy of antislipped away to an unknown location But following Wednesday’s Maduro unrest. What was called “The amid speculation he would soon be presidential self-declaration, and a Exit” bitterly divided the opposition arrested.

U.S. led chorus of Western hemisphere because it came less than a year into

Last week, Venezuela’s feared nations backing his challenge, Maduro Maduro’s presidency, when support for SEBIN intelligence police pulled Guaido responded with fury, swiftly cutting off his rule was still strong. from his vehicle as he headed to a town diplomatic relations with the United The two talk a half dozen times hall meeting and briefly detained him. States and giving American diplomats 72 each day, and not a single speech or And the rival constitutional assembly hours to leave the country. move isn’t coordinated with Lopez controlled by Maduro’s allies threatened The architect of Guaido’s first, said one ally, who spoke on the Guaido and others with an investigation meteoric rise is Leopoldo Lopez, condition of anonymity because they for treason.

Venezuela’s most popular opposition were not authorized to discuss the

Key to Guaido’s rise to leader, who is muzzled under house internal proceedings. prominence has been timing - and arrest and considered by government Luis Vicente Leon, head of the behind-the-scenes backing. opponents to be a political prisoner.

Caracas-based polling firm Datanalisis,

As Venezuela’s economic crisis At a time when many had said that Guaido was so unknown that deepens, with masses fleeing the country written off the National Assembly, he hadn’t even measured Guaido’s to escape runaway inflation on pace to which was stripped of its last bit of approval ratings, like he does numerous surpass 23 million percent, many are power after the government set up the other politicians. But he plans to start desperate for a new leader to rescue the rival constitutional assembly in 2017, doing so this week. once-wealthy oil nation. Into that void Lopez maneuvered behind the scenes Critics say Guaido lacks a stepped Guaido. for his Popular Will party to assume the political vision, pointing to his rambling

An industrial engineer who cut presidency of the gutted legislature. debut speech as the legislature’s president, his political teeth in a student protest He then tapped Guaido, serving which was full of rhetorical barbs aimed movement a decade ago, he was elected his first full term as a lawmaker, who rose at the “usurper” Maduro but short on to the National Assembly in 2015, and to the helm of their party in Venezuela specifics on how to get out of the malaise. in its first session this year was named its after eight more senior politicians sitting Still, others see his youth and leader. on Popular Will’s national board were relative inexperience as breathing

life into the beaten-down opposition, making Maduro’s frequent diatribes that it is dominated by elitist relics from Venezuela’s pre-revolutionary past harder to stick.

Guaido told The Associated Press in a recent interview he doesn’t fear running into the same fate as his political allies. He pointed to scars on his neck caused by rubber bullets fired during 2017 street demonstrations against Maduro.

“I still have projectiles lodged here,” he said.

Guaido has endured hardships for much of his life. At age 15, shortly after Maduro’s mentor, the late Hugo Chavez, assumed the presidency and ushered in a socialist overhaul, Guaido and his family survived a torrential mudslide that killed thousands and left many more homeless in the port city of La Guaira, a short distance from Caracas and home to the capital’s airport.

“We are survivors,” he said. “If they take Juan Guaido prisoner, someone else will emerge, because our generation won’t give up.”

Like Lopez, the wiry Guaido prides himself an athlete and is a devotee of his hometown’s Sharks — a perennial loser in the Venezuelan baseball league.

He and his wife, a fellow activist, have a daughter named for Francisco de Miranda, a precursor to Venezuelan independence hero Simon Bolivar.

While in congress, Guaido earned a reputation as a hard worker and consensus-builder while serving as the head of the comptroller commission that investigates allegations of government corruption.

Now he is drawing attention on the international stage.

U.S. President Donald Trump promised to use the “full weight” of the U.S. economic and diplomatic power to push for the restoration of Venezuela’s democracy.

But for the frontal assault on Maduro’s authority to succeed, Venezuelans fearful of taking to the streets again after past uprisings ended in violent crackdowns and bitter divisions must be prepared to risk it all again.

Runner survives attack by choking mountain lion to death

A mountain lion lunged at a runner on a Colorado trail and bit his face before the man fought back and choked the animal to death, wildlife officials said Tuesday.

The unidentified man was running alone at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space near Fort Collins on Monday when he heard a noise and turned back. That’s when the mountain lion attacked, according to an account from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The man was hospitalized with

serious injuries and was expected to make a full recovery.

The agency said the runner’s movement apparently triggered the young lion’s hunting instincts. The animal bit the man’s face and wrist before he was able to break free and kill the lion.

Authorities are not identifying the man and say he needs time to decompress and decide if he will speak out.

The man told investigators he choked

the lion, and an examination of the animal confirmed that, said Rebecca Ferrell, a spokeswoman for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The lion was less than a year old and tested negative for rabies.

Ferrell said the runner did exactly what experts recommend in a rare encounter with a mountain lion — fight back as hard as possible. They also advise trying to get back up on your feet if knocked over, look as big as possible and use anything handy as a weapon,

such as a backpack or keys.

But the man who was attacked did not have any gear to help him.

“He did this just out of sheer will and defense of himself,” Ferrell said.

Mountain lions rarely attack because they tend to avoid people.

The animals have killed fewer than 20 people in North America in more than 100 years.

In Colorado, where their population is strong, mountain lions have injured 16 people and killed three since 1990.

Calif. plane crash that killed 5 carried police badge that wasn’t ‘legitimate’

The pilot whose twin-engine plane crashed into a Southern California home on Sunday, killing him and four people on the ground, was not a retired Chicago Police Department officer as authorities initially believed.

Antonio Pastini, 75, of Gardnerville, Nevada, piloted the plane that crashed into a single-family home in a residential section of Yorba Linda, California.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified Pastini as a

former Chicago police officer, based on a badge and ID they found on him.

On Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said it had discovered that he was never a Chicago officer and that they “do not believe the credentials are legitimate.”

“We recovered from the site what we believed were legitimate credentials from Chicago police with the name of the decedent on them,” a spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff’s office told NBC News on Tuesday.

Chicago police confirmed to NBC News that Pastini was never a member of the force.

Pastini was born Jordan Isaacson, his daughter, Julia Ackley, told NBC Los Angeles.

“We have no record of anyone by either name ever being a police officer in Chicago,” city police spokesman Anthony Gugliemi told NBC News.

Gugliemi said the ID that Pastini had on him has “never been a design ever issued by the Chicago Police Department.” It

appears to be “fictitiously created,” he said.

Chicago police also said the metal star that Pastini had with him was reported stolen in 1978.

It remains unclear why Pastini’s small airplane, which climbed 7,800 feet and then quickly descended, crashed. Maja Smith, an investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board, told NBC News that witnesses of the crash claim they saw the plane breaking apart in the air.

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Apple’s top retail exec to leave amid iPhone sales slowdown

Apple’s top retailing executive is stepping down amid a slowdown in iPhone sales that has raised doubts about the company’s future growth prospects.

The shake-up announced Tuesday ends Angela Ahrendts’ five-year stint overseeing Apple’s 506 retail stores and e-commerce operations. She is being replaced by Deirdre O’Brien, a longtime Apple executive who also runs the company’s human-resources department.

Ahrendts will remain with Apple until April.

During her 30 years at Apple, O’Brien also helped gauge product demand. That issue has become a problem now that customers are holding onto their current iPhones longer instead of buying the latest models. It’s one reason Apple posted disappointing iPhone sales during the past holiday shopping season.

Although Apple sells iPhones and other products such as the iPad and Mac computer through a wide variety of merchants, its own elegantly designed stores have become a pivotal outlet, especially during the first few weeks after a new device hits the market.

“It was clear that Apple needed new strategies and a potential change on this front to catalyze demand in and outside the all-important retail stores,” Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives.

Apple didn’t give a reason for Ahrendts’ departure, saying only that she is leaving “for new personal and professional opportunities.”

Ahrendts, 58, joined Apple amid great fanfare in 2014 after CEO Tim Cook persuaded her to leave a glamorous job running the fashion brand Burberry.

To lure her away, Apple gave Ahrendts company stock valued at $70 million

in 2014. In her last full year at Apple, she received a compensation package valued at $26.5 million, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ahrendts’ arrival at the Cupertino, California, company coincided with the rollout of the Apple Watch, which the company designed to be a fashion statement in addition to a wearable piece of technology.

While at Apple, Ahrendts engineered renovations of high-profiles stores in San Francisco, New York, Chicago and other cities in an attempt to transform them into hip places to hang out while shoppers checked out the company’s latest innovations. Her lofty description of the stores as the equivalent of “town squares” became the subject of derision among some analysts and media commentators.

Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail and Online Stores, speaks with reporters during a preview of the new Apple Union Square store in San Francisco

Samsung Galaxy S10: Specs, dates, and everything we know so far

Samsung‘s next phone launch is still weeks away, but there have been so many leaks and rumors surrounding the phone that we already have a pretty good idea of what’s to come. We’ve amassed a collection of all the biggest leaks are rumors so far so you don’t have to.

What it’ll look like

Being the 10th in Samsung’s Galaxy line, we’re expecting a significant redesign. Most notable is the super thin bezels and use of a ‘hole-punch’ display – a notch alternative that, to this reporter, looks a lot classier. This should maximize screen real estate without resorting to a pop-up camera with questionable durability.

We’ve already seen this design show up on various devices, including the Honor V20 and Samsung’s own Galaxy A8S, but the Samsung S10+ will be the first to incorporate two cameras in such a camera cutout.

There will be multiple colors in tow, and Samsung appears to be adopting a gradient color scheme as popularized by Huawei, although the effect seems subtler according to the leaks we’ve seen so far.

The device is expected to launch in three sizes: a Galaxy S10 E (or ‘Lite), the regular S10, and S10+, ranging from a 5.8-inch display to a 6.4inch one. There’s also a rumored super-

Samsung Galaxy S10 premium, 6.7-inch Galaxy S10 X, which would be Samsung‘s first 5G phone and is purported to have some crazy specs.

Features

With so many variants of the device, it’s hard to make sense of which specs each will sport, but here’s the general breakdown. Again, take these with a grain of salt – these numbers may change as we learn more about the devices.

Starting with the ‘guaranteed’ models, the S10 and S10+, we’re expecting a substantial spec bump.

As usual, Samsung is using different processors for different regions.

The devices will use a Snapdragon 855 in the US and Samsung’s own Exynos

9820 elsewhere. This time around, Qualcomm seems to have the lead. Early benchmarks suggest a massive jump from the Snapdragon 845, enough to virtually close the gap with Apple, which has dominated performance for a while now. The devices will also likely come with 6 and 8GB of RAM configurations.

The smaller S10 is expected to come with a 6.1-inch display (compared to last year’s 5.8-inch panel). It’s likely this increase is likely is mostly a matter of reduced bezels rather than a significantly larger body. Similarly, the S10+ is getting an upgrade from 6.2 to 6.4 inches. Both devices are expected to sport a fingerprint reader under this display, similar to to the OnePlus 6T, although with Samsung’s proprietary ultrasonic sensor.

Facebook messenger lets you unsend now. why doesn’t every app?

With the notable exceptions of Connie Britton and Kyle Chandler in Friday Night Lights, none of us are perfect, especially on messaging apps. We write missives we regret; we make typos; the autocorrect nanny state warps our intentions. Sometimes you want a mulligan. On Tuesday, Facebook made one available to Messenger users, in the form of an unsend feature it had first promised nearly a year ago.

Unsend seems like a no-brainer. Who wouldn’t want to erase the dumb and wrong things they’ve said in their lives? The many, many

dumb and wrong things. And yet while Messenger isn’t the first chat platform to offer the feature, the ones that do are few and far between.

As it turns out, that’s for a few very good, or at least understandable, reasons.

First, for those eager to start unsending, here’s how Messenger’s version works: If you send a message and feel that instant twinge of regret, for whatever reason, you have 10 minutes to scrub it from everyone’s view in a chat. Tap the offending message, then tap Remove, then Remove for Everyone. A pop-up will ask you if you’re absolutely certain. Tap Remove one more

time if you are. Presto, down the memory hole it goes.

You can also remove the message just for yourself if you want to clear away clutter; the only differences in the process are that, instead, you tap Remove for You, and there’s no time limit.

Pretty easy! Yet it took 10 months for Facebook to deliver the feature at a broad scale. And even then, Facebook only went public with plans to introduce Remove Message after it came out that CEO Mark Zuckerberg could remove his messages from other people’s inboxes at a whim.

Storage wise, we’re anticipating a starting configuration of 128GB. Given last year’s Note 9 was available in a 512GB configuration, it seems a likely option for the S10 as well. What’s more, Samsung recently announced it had begun manufacturing 1TB eUFS drives – the kind of storage used in smartphones.

Couple with a MicroSD card slot, the S10 can be configured with more storage than most laptops.

It seems Samsung is going all out on the cameras this year. We’re expecting three cameras on the rear, in a configuration like Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro or LG’s V40: wide, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses. The S10 is expected to come with one front facing camera, while the S10+ will likely have 10; we assume the second one is an ultrawideangle, a la Pixel 3. That said, the biggest changes will likely come in the sensor and processing, as the company has lagged behind Google, Huawei, and Apple in recent years.

Despite new features and slimmer chassis, Samsung is expected to pack its biggest batteries yet, with leaker Ice Universe proposing a 4,100 mAh for the S10+ (compared to 3,500 on the S9+). We haven’t seen a firm rumor on the smaller S10’s battery, but it’ll likely be larger than last year’s 3,000 mAh unit. Better yet, Samsung is planning to reduce the time it takes to top up, including speeding up wireless charging.

New emoji for 2019 include wheelchairs, waffles and sloths

It’s that time of year when the Unicode Consortium decides which new emoji you’ll see, and this year’s selection of 59 new base emoji (230 if you include all gender and skin variations) is both inclusive and eclectic.

To start, Apple’s accessibility emoji play a central role: you’ll find wheelchairs, guide dogs and deaf people, among other additions. Beyond those, you’ll find many different couple combinations based on skin color and gender.

Some of the additions are decidedly... sillier. New animals include a sloth, a flamingo and an orangutan,

while foodies will like presence of a waffle, a juice box and an onion. You’ll also find a Hindu temple, a sari and a tuk-tuk among the other additions.

You’ll have to wait a while to see them. Unicode says new emoji “typically” arrive in September and October, or right around when Apple and Google release their major OS updates. You might have to wait later still if your Android device maker doesn’t provide updates right away. Still, these are welcome additions if you’re looking for more ways to express yourself.

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SPORTS Dolphins name Flores head coach

LeBron James passes 32,000 career points but suffers worst career loss

LeBron James endured the worst defeat of his NBA career on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers were thumped by 42 points by the Indiana Pacers.

The result was such a foregone conclusion that James sat out the entire fourth quarter in the 136-94 result in Indianapolis.

He had never in his 16-year career experienced worse than a 36-point loss before Tuesday.

James is playing his way back after

missing more than a month with a groin injury.

The night was not a complete disaster from a personal standpoint for James, who scored 18 points, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to reach 32,000 points.

The four-times NBA most valuable player is in his first season with the Lakers, after his off-season move from Cleveland.

The Lakers are 27-27 for the season after Tuesday’s loss.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) takes a shot against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the third quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Patriots beat Rams to win sixth Super Bowl title

New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores on the sidelines in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores was named head coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

“Two things that stand out immediately when you meet Brian are his football intelligence and leadership skills,” Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said. “Brian is widely respected throughout the NFL. He paid his dues in New England working in personnel, on offense, defense and special teams, which helped him build a great understanding of what it takes to win. If you talk with anyone who has played for him or worked with him, you will hear about his ability to lead and get the most out of people.

“Brian sets a high standard for his players and coaches and we are completely aligned with our vision on how to build a successful organization.”

Flores, New England’s defensive play-caller, helped shut down the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday. Flores won four Super Bowl rings as a member of the Patriots’ coaching staff.

“The players did a great job of giving ‘em different looks,” Flores said in the victorious New England locker room on Sunday night. “We talked about stopping the run, we talked about limiting big plays ... defending the deep part of the field.”

Flores spent 11 seasons learning at the knee of Bill Belichick and was promoted in the 2018 offseason, when Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia was named head coach of the Detroit Lions.

He turns 38 later this month.

Flores becomes the fourth permanent head coach of the Dolphins since 2008. He follows Adam Gase, who was fired only to be hired by another AFC East division team, the New York Jets.

Per multiple reports, former New England assistant Patrick Graham (2009-15) and current receivers coach Chad O’Shea will join Flores with the Dolphins. Graham reportedly will become defensive coordinator and O’Shea will serve as offensive coordinator.

Graham was linebackers coach of the Green Bay Packers in 2018. O’Shea is finishing his 10th season with New England.

Flores played football at Boston College. He joined the Patriots in 2004 as a scouting assistant. He moved into coaching with the Patriots in 2008

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 on Sunday in the lowest scoring Super Bowl played to capture the National Football League championship for a record-tying sixth time.

The victory, which moves the Patriots into a share of the all-time mark with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was also a record sixth Super Bowl triumph for Tom Brady, who at 41 became the oldest quarterback to win the championship game.

Brady was joined in the record books by 66-year-old Bill Belichick who becomes the oldest coach to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy.

“It’s sweet,” said Belichick.

“Everybody counted us out from the beginning of the season, the mid-season but we’re still here.”

Brady again orchestrated the victory finally cracking open a tight 3-3 defensive battle late in the fourth quarter when he hit Rob Gronkowski with a 29yard pass to set up a two-yard touchdown run by Sony Michel.

The Rams looked likely to hit right back when Jared Goff marched Los Angeles into New England territory only to be intercepted on the four-yard line with four minutes to play.

Brady moved in for the kill with another drive to set up kicker Stephen Gostkowski who nailed a 41-yarder with 72 seconds remaining to clinch New England’s third Super Bowl since 2015.

Until the final few minutes the most spectacular moment of an uninspiring contest came when the $1.6 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s ocular eight-pedal retractable roof opened to a massive roar.

That moment aside fans of attacking football had little to cheer with Gostkowski’s 42-yard field goal accounting for all the first half scoring.

The Rams high-powered

New England Patriots’ Tom Brady and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft celebrate winning the Super Bowl LIII offence, which averaged nearly 33 points a game during the regular season, failed to fire and managed just 57 total yards and two first downs in the first half and 260 for the game.

Brady, however, had the New England offence on the move ringing up 407 yards of offence but were their own worst enemy committing uncharacteristic errors.

“We had a lot of resolve the last couple of weeks,” said Brady, who completed 21 of 35 pass attempts for 262 yards. “I wish we had played a little bit better on offense but we won.

“I can’t believe it, we are Super Bowl champs.”

For a team that rarely beats themselves the Patriots did a pretty good job of it in the opening quarter when Brady had his first pass intercepted to snuff out a promising scoring drive and then on their next possession Gostkowski missed a 46-yard field goal to squander another opportunity.

It was the first missed field goal inside Mercedes-Benz

Stadium this season.

Despite the costly miscues, New England continued to move the ball and Brady dove them to the Los Angeles 24 with the help of a 25-yard pass to Julian Edelman where Gostkowksi atoned for is earlier miss to send the Rams into the break up 3-0.

Edelman pulled in 10 catches for 141 yards to be named the Super Bowl’s most valuable player.

“I wasn’t focused on that (having an MVP performance),” said Edelman. “I was just trying to have a good week or practice and do my job and sometimes the cookie crumbles that way.”

The Rams sputtering offence finally began to get in gear late in the third quarter as Goff engineered a modest 10-play drive that ended with Greg Zuerlein connecting on a 53-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3.

But points were still hard to come by as two teams reached the final quarter without a touchdown for the first time in a Super Bowl, the six points the fewest ever after three quarters.

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Lakers pull out of Davis trade talks

The Los Angeles Lakers informed the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday that they are pulling of trade talks for star Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Team president of basketball operations Magic Johnson told New Orleans general manager Dell Demps that the Lakers had made their best offer, the Times reported, citing a source not authorized the speak about the issue.

According to Times’ sources, the Lakers had modified their offer to the Pelicans and were willing to trade Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, Kentavious CaldwellPope and Ivica Zubac to the Pelicans. In addition, they had agreed to part with two first-round draft picks and to take Solomon Hill and his $12.7 million contract along with Davis.

“They wanted more and more and more,” a source told the Times.

“There was no more to give. They had cap-relief with Hill being in the deal.

But the more they wanted, the more it became outrageous and unrealistic.”

Both the Times and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the

Pelicans were asking for eight draft picks. Wojnarowski identified those as four first-round and four second-round picks.

But Wojnarowski cautioned that Johnson will listen if New Orleans comes back with a counteroffer.

“If Pelicans want to counter the Lakers most recent offer on Davis, Magic Johnson and (general manager) Rob Pelinka are obviously anxious to find a pathway for a trade,” Wojnarowski tweeted. “This is a negotiation tactic on behalf of Lakers, who have wanted New Orleans to show more initiative in the process.”

Davis’ agent last week said Davis would not be re-signing with New Orleans and requested a trade. Davis is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in July 2020, so the Pelicans do not need to rush into a trade.

In the meantime, Davis has recovered from a finger injury, but the Pelicans’ front office reportedly ordered the All-Star big man to sit out as rumors swirled ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports reported Tuesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis following a 109-107 loss against the Indiana Pacers at the Smoothie King Center that Davis, 25, could sit until Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline passes.

New Orleans is scheduled

to play Wednesday night in Chicago.

Davis sustained a left finger avulsion on Jan. 18, but said Friday in his first public comments since demanding a trade that it was “time to move on.”

Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry told the media on Monday that Davis had been given the OK to practice but that activating him wasn’t his call to make.

“I don’t make those decisions,” Gentry said. “I was told he’s been cleared to practice. That’s what I know.”

Davis said he wants to get back on the court.

“My intentions are to play,” he said. “I’ve been working to get my finger back healthy. Obviously, it’s a tough situation, but my intention is to still play and when I’m able to play, I plan on suiting up.”

In 41 games this season, Davis is averaging 29.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists.

In addition to the Lakers, ESPN reported Davis would also entertain signing a contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks.

CBS estimated to take in $382 million on Super Bowl ads

CBS is estimated to have generated $382 million in advertising revenue from Sunday’s Super Bowl, the thirdlargest amount in the game’s 53-year history, according to research firm Kantar Media.

Anheuser-Busch Inbev (ABI.BR) was the biggest spender among advertisers during the National Football League’s championship game that saw the New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3, according to preliminary data published on Monday tracking in-game commercials.

Ad spending this year fell short of

2017 and 2018 levels, according to Kantar.

Advertisers spent heavily to target what is typically the year’s biggest television audience, although viewership for the game on CBS declined 5.3 percent from last year, according to preliminary Nielsen data released by the network on Monday.

Anheuser Busch spent an estimated $59 million for a total of 5 minutes and 45 seconds of commercial time, its largest Super Bowl buy in more than 25 years, Kantar said.

Its commercial

featuring a surprise tie-up between the Bud Light beer brand and HBO’s “Game of Thrones” was a big winner in social media reactions during the game.

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) was a distant second, spending $25 million for spots plugging its Alexa smart speaker.

Car manufacturers, including Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and Kia Motors (000270.KS), were the top category of advertisers this year, accounting for $66 million of the ad spend, according to the preliminary Kantar data

New England Patriots’ Julian Edelman in action with Los Angeles Rams’ Dante Fowler Jr.

LA coroner rules woman killed by foul ball at Dodger Stadium

A California woman died last August as a result of being hit in the head by a batted ball during a Major League Baseball (MLB) game at Dodger Stadium, according to a Los Angeles County coroner’s report obtained on Tuesday.

As stated in a copy of the coroner’s report sent to Reuters, the 79-year-old woman died of “acute intracranial haemorrhage due to history of blunt force trauma” four days after she was struck in the head with a baseball during an Aug. 25 game.

ESPN, which first reported the story, said the incident happened in the top of the ninth inning when a San Diego Padres batter hit a foul ball

to the first-base side of home plate that flew over the protective netting and hit Linda Goldbloom.

MLB said in a statement to Reuters that it was saddened by the tragic accident and passing of Goldbloom, adding that fan safety is a top priority of the league and it is constantly evaluating the coverage and design of ballpark netting.

“Numerous steps by the Office of the Commissioner and our Clubs in recent years have improved ballpark safety. The inventory of protected seats has increased and we have raised significant awareness regarding this important issue.

“We remain fully committed

to prioritizing safety while preserving the fan-friendly elements of the ballpark experience that meet the expectations of those who attend our games.”

In December 2015 MLB issued recommendations for protective netting or screens - which aims to protect fans in field level seats from low-flying foul balls and broken bats - between the ends of the dugouts closest to home plate.

Last February, MLB then said all 30 of its teams would have expanded protective netting that reached to at least the far end of the dugouts after a number of spectator injuries in the previous season.

Goldbloom’s death is the first in nearly 50 years directly attributed to being hit by a foul ball at a MLB ballpark but there have been numerous cases of spectator injuries due to errant balls and broken bats in recent years.

“Mr. and Mrs. Goldbloom were great Dodgers fans who regularly attended games. We were deeply saddened by this tragic accident and the passing of Mrs. Goldbloom,” the Los Angeles Dodgers said in a statement emailed to Reuters.

“The matter has been resolved between the Dodgers and the Goldbloom family. We cannot comment further on this matter.”

Vonn retiring to avoid ‘ruining’ her body

American Lindsey Vonn says she would not risk “ruining her body” to overtake Swede Ingemar Stenmark’s record 86 World Cup wins, but still hopes to go out in style at the world championships.

The 34-year-old Vonn, who has 82 World Cup victories, races in Are on Tuesday in the super-G having announced she will be retiring after the championships.

“If it were one more World Cup win that I needed maybe I’d keep going but at this point I don’t

think I can ski the way I need to win races and for me it’s not worth ruining my body for five more wins,” she told Eurosport.

Vonn, who in 2010 became the first American woman to win an Olympic downhill gold, has battled knee injuries throughout her career and said last week she was calling it a day.

“The reason why I decided to retire is because I can’t ski the way I want to ski anymore,” she said.

“I think I can maybe pull something off here at the World

Championships, my last races, but to consistently train and race my knees are just not able to handle it anymore.

“My right knee from the cartilage that I had taken out in the spring and then my left knee I have no LCL (lateral collateral ligament) and I’m wearing two braces.

“I can’t train, I can barely do anything on the mountain. So it’s a tough decision to be in. But I’m thinking I’m making a smart decision for my future.”

Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. during the ceremony

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