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PNP COULD LOSE HEADQUARTERS AGAIN

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

T

he Progressive National Party (PNP) could possibly lose possession of its headquarters on Airport Road, Providenciales, because it owes the Turks and Caicos Islands Government a significant amount of money for lease arrears.

Reliable sources told The SUN that the PNP owes about two years in arrears on the lease and the party is “having great difficulty” acquiring the funds to clear the amount.

“Any reasonable person can appreciate how difficult it is for a political party in the Turks and Caicos, especially outside of the election campaign season, to be able to finds funds to properly run its operations, far less pay several thousands of dollars in arrears for that lease,” said the party insider who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The PNP official said the party has been in discussions with the Crown Land Unit in the Attorney General’s Chambers to address the problem.

PNP Headquarters

When contacted by THE SUN, Attorney General Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, QC, confirmed that the PNP lease is in arrears and “notices have been served” on the party. She did not elaborate.

Under the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Crown can take

possession of the property if the lease is in arrears.

The PNP lost possession of the headquarters in 2013 when then Attorney General Huw Shepheard spearheaded a law suit to recover the land on which the headquarters is constructed and for which the

Crown alleged the PNP had no title.

At that time, Carlos Simons, QC, the PNP’s lawyer, said Shepheard and the British Government were “hell-bent on issuing this final embarrassment” to the PNP as an institution. The building was returned to the PNP in February 2016.

New Queen’s Counsel admitted to Inner Bar A

ttorney General Hon. Rhondalee BraithwaiteKnowles and Jonathan Katan, a partner with the lawfirm Miller, Simons, O’Sullivan were admitted to the Inner Bar by Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale, during a ceremony on Friday March 15th.

The new Queen’s Counsel were formally admitted in the presence of family, colleagues and members of the Bar.

Commenting on the occasion, the Attorney General said, “I want to thank the members of my team at the Attorney General Chambers. continued on page 2

Governor, Dr John Freeman and Mr. Jonathan Katan QC

Governor, Dr John Freeman and Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles QC,

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New Queen’s Counsel admitted to the Inner Bar

continued from page 1 Not only the attorneys to whom professionalism to hold the position I am very grateful for their work, of one of her Majesty Counsel in the dedication and friendship but also Turks and Caicos Islands. to the administrative staff...all whom “Rhondalee is a fearless advocate, worked very hard. who has appeared as counsel in all

They are a stellar team, a team of the courts of the Turks and Caicos that I am very proud to be associated Islands, including the Privy Council, with and the future of the Bar of the on a wide range of matters, including Turks and Caicos Islands is in good constitutional issues, judicial review, hands. ” election petitions and commercial Braithwaite-Knowles, the contracts regulating matters. I have country’s first female Attorney been against her in a number of General and now the first female cases where her advocacy skills were QC, also thanked her family for their on display. She is quick to grasp the support and congratulated Mr. Katan factual and legal issues in a case and on his appointment stating that he is subject their appropriate analysis. She a terrific lawyer. is always respectful of the court and

“I wish to congratulate her colleagues,” he said, adding that Jonathan he and I worked together for Rhondalee has also appeared before many years on a number of matters international arbitration tribunals, and I found Jonathan to be a terrific representing the TCI Government Lawyer, very competent, hardworking in commercial disputes. and that and serious about his duty to his her ability extends beyond the court client and also his responsibility. room.

When I learnt that Jonathan was “She is a tough negotiator being appointed at the same time that and her oral skills are matched by her I was, I felt very privilege and I remain written skills,” he added. so.”

Missick described Rhondalee

Katan said he is honored, is a dedicated public servant who was lucky and also stated that when appointed Crown Counsel in 2000 staring his career he did not think that in the Attorney General’s Chambers he would be standing in this position. between 2000 and served in that

“I didn’t think that I would be position until 2004. Between 2004 sharing this moment with somebody and 2006, she served as Senior Crown that I hold in enormous esteem and Counsel between 2006 and 2008 that is a pleasure. This is actually the she served as the Principal Crown third time I was being called and each Counsel, then between 2008 and time it was very special. The first time 2014, she served as Deputy Attorney in London in 1990, the second time General and since 2014, she has been in Grand Turk in 2002 and the third the Attorney General. time today. In my view this a unique “It is in these roles that I have ceremony but I do regard myself as come to know Rhondalee in and being exceptionally lucky standing out of the court room and observed here in front of my family, peers, my her progress as a very able lawyer. In colleges and my friends and other these roles, Rhondalee has discharged esteem members of the bar,” he said. important public functions on behalf

The appointments were upon of the Government and people of the recommendation of the Chief the TCI. These include drafting of Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale and development and other commercial authorised by the Secretary of State for agreements between the Government Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and private sector entities, advising and His Excellency Governor Dr. John the Cabinet and other government Freeman. departments, representing the TCI Their appointments are a tribute to at regional and international bodies, their distinguished service as Members overseeing legislation to make the of the TCI Bar. TCI compliant with international

Queen’s Counsel Ariel Misick, initiatives and international standards. who spoke on Rhondalee’s behalf, Her role is such as those relating to said she is indeed very learned in combating money laundering and the law, has the qualification, the terrorists financing,” he continued. length and depth of experience, the “Rhondalee has overseen a raft of advocacy skills, integrity, honesty and domestic legislations and legal reform,

ranging from rehabilitant of offenders that, if certain conditions are met, a to public finance management. She charge holder is not obliged to hold was made an Officer of the Most an auction prior to seeking and order Excellent Order of the British Empire for sale by private treaty.” in 2013 for her services to the Simons, a senior partner in development and reform of the public the law firm, said that in the office, service in 2013.”

Katan, who is known familiarly as JK,

Queen’s Counsel Carlos is often the first to arrive and the last Simons, who spoke on Katan’s behalf, to leave. said he demonstrated over many years, “His appetite for work is “a devotion to the profession, a respect insatiable and his curiosity knows for the bench and his fellow lawyers, no bounds. He is a first-class intellect. and above all a fearless commitment With that kind of work ethic one to the due administration of justice might think that he slave-drives those and the rule of law”. around him. But he doesn’t. He leads

“If that is the test for by example and the support staff admission to this august fraternity, follow. The respect, the tolerance, the and I suggest it must be, then I submit, empathy, and the understanding that that Jonathan Max Katan has met that he shows them one day after another test. is reciprocated and he is held in the

Katan is a graduate of the Inns highest esteem by Partners, Associates of Court School of Law and the Bar and support staff alike. When age has Vocational Course. He was admitted wearied one in the profession, it is as an Utter Barrister to the Bar of possible to look back over the years England and Wales in September and identify moments in which one 1990. He is a Gray’s Inn man who finds confirmation that the practice of was admitted as an Attorney to the law is indeed a noble and honorable Bar of the Turks and Caicos Islands profession, and comfort that its in January 2002 and currently holds future is in good hands. This is one memberships of the International such moment, because whether he Compliance Association and the knew it or not, Jonathan Max Katan Society of Trusts and Estate Planners. set this course for himself ever since

“This admission is more than the day of his Call by Gray’s Inn, and a litmus test and time is but one aspect he is as worthy a candidate as any to of the qualification. In addition to an be elevated to the Inner Bar and to unblemished legal career of 29 years, have the honor of Queens Counsel Mr. Katan’s devotion to the profession bestowed upon him.” is unquestioned,” Simons said.

Katan is a former President

“As a litigator, Mr. Katan has of the TCI Bar Council for two years advanced the jurisprudence of the and before that, Vice-President for jurisdiction by leading, or being led, another two years. He is the current in several significant cases before your representative of the Bar at the Ladyship’s Court and in the Court of TCI Financial Industry Association Appeal. Included among these I might which involves his reviewing mention the judicial review of the and commenting on all financial FSC’s decision to revoke the license services legislation promulgated in of an insurance broker; interpleader the jurisdiction. He has written for proceedings involving funds held by Offshore Investment Magazine a a commercial bank for an insurance leading financial services publication company and the right of the FSC to and he has spoken at Society of Trusts demand payment over, and acting for and Estate Planners (STEP) and the the FSC in relation to the high-profile Caribbean Regional Compliance liquidation of TCI Bank Ltd,” Simons Association (CRCA) conferences. added.

From November 2001 to

“In addition he was involved August 2003, Mr. Katan worked as in a case which is now regularly an Associate Attorney with the Firm referred to in relation to the issue of of Saunders & Co. In August 2003 costs, a case which established that he joined the Firm of McLean’s and restrictive agreements for private in May 2006 he joined the Firm of developments are enforceable by Miller Simons O’Sullivan as a Senior homeowners’ associations and not Commercial Associate. simply the developer and confirmation

New Queen’s Counsel Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles and Jonathan Katan with their families and Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale and High Court judge Mr. Justice Shiraz Aziz.

Her Excellency, Anya Williams, Deputy Governor pictured with Attorney General Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles QC

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UWI Open Campus will be a tremendous boost to the development of TCI

By Todeline Defralien

The reopening of The UWI (University of West Indies) Open Campus will be a tremendous boost to the development of Turks and Caicos Islands, said Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles.

Speaking at a press conference at the Shore Club on Friday March 15th, Sir Hilary said, they are taking the university into a world that is now very keen to recognise and partner with their achievement.

“We are also here to help the Turks and Caicos Community college to work with the other community colleges in the region and to see themselves as a family, so that all of the universities can work with all of the colleges and we can build much more capacity at a lower cost with a greater diversity for everyone. That is our mandate and we have done this across the region and we really want the help to do this in Turks and Caicos and to expand capacity for the citizens who are here, who can have more affordable and diverse access to territory training and higher education,” said Sir Hilary.

“We are planning at a regional level for our people. In every community like Turks and Caicos or Jamaica or Barbados, we are also helping to build capacity in each community so that if you have a community college and if you have an open campus, we add to that,

so that you build out B e c k l e s there is an organization called the the capacity in order noted that one ‘Association of Caribbean Territory for the community of the significant Institutions’ which is an institution that college to get larger developments that mobilizes all of the community colleges and a wider variety took place last year into one seamless college. is offered,” he was a meeting in Beckles further expressed that explained. the Dominican higher education is always an expensive

“We are Republic (DR) where proposition. taking the university the presidents, vice- He said, “Higher education into a world that Chancellors of 48 is always an expensive proposition. is now very keen universities across In all of the countries of the world to recognise and the Caribbean got there is a conversation about the rise partner with our together to create in cost of higher education and the achievement and a new organization stress upon governments, stress upon also to those citizens which is called families and we are fighting that battle within the region ‘University of the in our Caribbean corner, trying to offer who have been Caribbean’. greater diversity of programs at more socialized through “We are affordable costs. We work closely with the long history integrating all of the our governments and our private sector of colonization to universities from the to increase capacity. The open campus is believe that things Dutch Antilles, the growing at a rate and I have no doubt in indigenous are not Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West French Antilles, the my mind that the open campus will one as high quality as Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles S p a n i s h - s p e a k i n g day become the largest of our campuses things global. We’re region and we have and not with only residential students fighting that battle every day.” now integrated university leadership who are doing programs, but the online

He added: “It is no different from across the entire region into an population.” the journey of Bob Marley. Sometimes organization to plan coherently for the Beckles said they have given the you have to get metropolitan validation region as a whole.” open campus the remit to be the center before the people at home say this is

In the Meantime, the Vice of growth going forward. first class stuff. So we are fighting those Chancellor stated that they now “I think that the three land battles are part of the decolourization constitute a force to plan for the higher campuses seem to have maximized in of our consciousness. I think that it has education of the people of the Caribbean terms if their enrollment because of been a tremendous asset and boost and so that students can move between demographics and population change as the principal indicated in her report, universities in the region, move their and so on, but the open campus is going we are maximizing this recognition credits, select courses from different to be the place where we are looking of our status in order to globalize our universities. for the transformation in the numbers university.”

In addition, Beckles said that going forward,” he said.

110 insurance licences to be revoked

The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) has served notice of its intention to revoke 110 insurance company licences and producer owned reinsurance companies.

In a notice on its website, the FSC stated that pursuant to section 34 of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance,

the Commission may revoke the licence of an insurer if the insurer has ceased to carry on the financial services business for which it was licensed.

The FSC said it intends to revoke the licences since it is of the opinion that those listed companies have ceased to carry on its insurance business. The list did not contain

any of the known local insurance companies.

Any person, who was likely to be affected by the revocation of the insurance licence or has a reason why the licence should NOT be revoked, was invited to submit written representation Corine Bolton, FSC’s Director Insurance, by Friday 8th March 2019, as to why the licence should not be revoked.

Government commits to repair Governor’s home in Grand Turk

By Todeline Defralien

Governor, Dr. John Freeman said government has committed to providing funds in the next financial year for the repair of his official residence in Waterloo, Grand Turk.

During a recent airing of the call-in programme, Expressions, on Radio Turks and Caicos, the governor said government will commit funds from the beginning of the next financial year (April 1st) and he looks forward to that.

“In the meantime I have been looking for a temporary residence in Grand Turk which is quite difficult and I regret that, but I hope that we may be able to do something on that very soon,” he said.

Freeman added: “Waterloo, the

historic residence of governors in this territory, was badly damaged. In fact, the whole front of the house went on top of the house and landed on the beach. When I was looking for our bedroom it wasn’t where it used to be, and it was out on the beach. I am not asking for sympathy for that because a lot of people suffered worst than I did.”

In common with so many people in the Island of Grand Turk as well as elsewhere in the territory, the Governor said he was affected personally and domestically by the 2017 hurricane tragedy.

“In a sense I feel for other people who have problems of losing their home or whatever the effects on schooling for their kids and these are human dimensions of a terrible hurricane scourge in late 2017 which

we’re still living with the number of effects. I actually had to stay in hotels overnight in order to make sure that I come here to come and do what I need to do because my office, staff is here,” he explained.

In addition, Freeman stated that he and his wife miss being in Grand Turk and he is keen to be part of the ongoing recovery of Grand Turk alongside with the rest of the Islands.

“Grand Turk was the Governor’s home; we had a whole year living in our own house, so no one is keen more than us to make sure that we can be back on this Island. This Island is the Capital of Turks and Caicos and that is where the seat of Government is, the House of Assembly is and that is where the Governor is and should be,” he concluded.

His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman

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Keen interest in new luxury Andaz Turks & Caicos Resort

By Todeline Defralien

Potential buyers are showing great interest in the $100 million Andaz Turks & Caicos luxury resort which is coming in 2021.

During an exclusive interview with The SUN, principal developers, Matt McDonald and Jonathan Siegel revealed that Sotheby’s is their exclusive sales broker for the project and sales have begun.

McDonald said, “Most recently we’ve hired Sotheby’s as our exclusive sales broker for the project and we’re excited to have Sotheby’s on board as our selling partner on the project.

We’re under full pre-construction sales month at the moment and are taking reservations now, we have full suite of documents and we’re ready to sell condos. We just started officially a couple of weeks ago but we have a lot of great interests and we’re getting about two to three inquires a day looking for information, so it is starting to gain momentum. The more we are advancing the word; we’re starting to move towards contracts with a handful of good buyers.”

Although McDonald did not state the official ground breaking date he mentioned that the official site is completely cleared from the road to the property line and they are preparing it for construction and mobilization in the coming months.

“Since we’ve opened the sales office we had so much positive feedback from the island itself, potential buyers, tourists and we’re really fortunate. We

just love the Andaz brand and just love working with Hyatt and we couldn’t be more pleased that it is the right fit for Turks and Caicos. Working with the design team it is really embracing the Island feel and the natural aspects and colours of the Islands.”

Andaz recently launched one of their new unique penthouse loft; there are only three of the very unique studio lofts which is unique to the beach and unique to the project.

“Of the three, one is already on reserve and we’re moving towards the contract. The lofts are amazing because they have glass bathrooms looking out, glass tubs and showers and you’re on the seventh floor and have this entire rooftop living space with your own private punch pool, entertainment center, lounge area, bar and that’s what is so unique to Grace Bay beach. It is one of the coolest units with a strong rental demand that the Turks and Caicos is seeing and it really fits in that urban type of market that we are trying to bring to Turks and Caicos,” he explained.

Asked why Andaz was chosen for Turks and Caicos, Developer Jonathan Siegel said it is very unique to its specific destination.

He continued: “When you walk into a Ritz-Carlton you know you are in a Ritz Carlton and they have a lot in common with each other and that is the way that they express that brand.

Andaz on the other hand is very unique to its specific destination. This was a real opportunity for us to embrace what Turks and Caicos has to offer in a unique

and one of a kind way. Hyatt who is local distinction with artisanal modern behind the Andaz brand has been keen touches. Its design follows the Andaz to do something for years and from their boutique-lifestyle brand, a combination perspective they are incredibly excited of sophisticated style and contemporary and it is just a great fit.” luxury blended with in the culture and

Both developers added that feel of the Turks and Caicos Islands. the Andaz brand really fits with Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Providenciales and that it will certainly Bay will feature a full-service spa, fitness help improve the job market and growth studio (with classes), an outdoor yoga to the local community. studio, tennis and water sports (sailing,

Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace paddle boarding, kayaking, etc.) health Bay, a hotel and residences development and wellness activities, a kid’s club and expected to open in 2021, marking multiple swimming pools. Golfers can the Andaz brand’s first property in the take advantage of an 18-hole golf course Caribbean. in close proximity to the property.

To be developed by Vista Most importantly, perhaps, is Development Ltd. of Pronet Capital, LLC, that the property sits right off of the the property will feature 59 hotel suites “Bight Reef”, which is one of the most and 74 luxury residences, for a total of beautiful reefs to be found at the island.

170 accommodations, on a stunning The Bight Reef is a snorkeling reef that 5.5 acre property with a plethora of begins just footsteps off of the Andaz amenities. beach.

Being designed by RAD For dining, Andaz Turks & Architecture Inc, the development Caicos at Grace Bay will offer four will be one of the premiere flagship restaurants and four bars, including residential Andaz-branded properties in a destination evening restaurant and the Caribbean. Andaz is a global luxury destination bar that will have one of the boutique hotel management company best sunset views on the island. that is a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotels Corp.

The Principal Developers, Matt Residences will range in size from studios McDonald and Jon Siegel, have decades to penthouses with four bedrooms and of experience in successful real estate priced from $475,000 to $8.5 million. development in the TCI and the United Three exceptionally unique penthouse States, and will be working with an loft-style residences will showcase experienced Director team of John Fair private rooftop decks and outdoor who has a 30-year track record in real living spaces, outdoor showers, and estate development as a co-founder of plunge pools. Every suite will feature Grace Bay Club Resort in Providenciales breathtaking ocean views, completing and local businessman Ramez Hakoura. the exceptional lifestyle experience.

The property will emphasize

Secured laminated Permanent Residence cards introduced

Permanent Residence Certificate holders granted after April 1st 2019, will be issued with a secured plastic permanent resident card, according to the Department of Registration and Citizenship within the Ministry of Border Control and Employment Services.

These cards are

intended to minimize the illegal production of fraudulent documents as they will contain several security features, and will be issued in addition to the full-sized certificate that is currently issued by the department.

Permanent Residents Certificate holders that were granted prior to April 1st 2019

will have opportunity to obtain the wallet-sized secured cards for them and their dependents at a date to be announced later on by the Department.

This initiative is in keeping with our aims to improve the security and integrity of government- issued documents within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Attorney Peter Karam cooperating with $70million international investigation

Attorney Peter Karam of the law firm Karam & Missick, said he is cooperating with a multi-million international investigation that also involves a former lawyer Anthony Robert D’Aniello who associated with his firm.

“High standards and a commitment to compliance and integrity is always maintained; this is my confidence as I cooperate with the investigation,” Karam said in a press statement, adding that he “enjoys the support of his partners, locally and internationally”.

The statement said that Karam “strongly denies any wrong doing whatsoever in relation to the allegations brought forward in the investigation”.

“Mr. Karam is cooperating fully with authorities to provide the necessary investigative assistance and this underscores his commitment to ensure that the truth and accuracy of the allegations is cast into the light,” the press release continued. “Peter Karam has enjoyed an unblemished record in his 30-years of law practice in the TCI and other jurisdictions.”

Karam’s associate, an Italian lawyer Anthony Robert D’Aniello was last week arrested by Interpol in Abu Dhabi in the UAE capital as part of major financial investigation.

He is accused of having collaborated in the money laundering maneuvers carried out by the former

Secretary of Néstor Kirchner, Daniel Muñoz. According to the investigation, the lawyer would have participated in shaping the legal, corporate and banking structure that allegedly worked for more than seven years and made different maneuvers, mainly using illicit income in real estate investments to give the crime a legal facade.

Reports in international media allege that both D’Aniello and lawyer Peter Michael Karam and accountant Jorge De la Hoz , were involved in the creation of the network of companies in Miami and the Turks and Caicos Islands that had suspected questionable dealings of about US $ 70 million.

Peter Karam

TCI’s story from salt production to tourism must be told, says Professor Beckles

TCI’s transformation from salt production to tourism and financial services has been regarded as one of the most dramatic economic processes in the Caribbean and must be told much more universally.

This statement was made by Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles while speaking at a press conference at the Shore Club on Friday March 15th, 2019.

“The transformation of the

economy of Turks and Caicos away from the traditional ancestral exportation of salt into tourism and financial services is one of the most dramatic economical transformation processes in the Caribbean. It is a story that needs to be told much more universally. I do not believe that the rest of the region has really taken stock to understand the tremendous effort and vision that went into the transformation.”

Beckles stated that sustaining that process in a very competitive

international, financial services sector is going to be complex and complicated.

“The University of the West Indies (UWI) has been in this business; in the tourism sector research, in the financial services and all of the various dimensions of international services and so on. The UWI that has been a part of Turks and Caicos is in a position to contribute in a more focused and systemic way towards the national vision. We have a tremendous amount of academic programs, we

have professional training, research information, and we have access to the global institutions that are monitoring and managing the financial services sector internationally,” he explained.

In addition, Beckles said that UWI is a resource that has to be thrown fully behind the continuation of the Turks and Caicos transformation and the magnificent story has to be told, adding that the university really wants to play a greater part in that story’s evolution.

Inter Primary National Track and Field Championships back, slated for March 29-30th

By Todeline Defralien The Inter Primary School National Track and Field Championships which was last hosted in 2015 has returned and is promised to be better than ever.

The event will be held on Friday, March 29th starting at 11am and Saturday March 30th starting at 9:00am at the TCI National Stadium in Providenciales.

Twenty-One (21) Primary schools from across the Turks and Caicos Islands will compete head to head for the title this year.

In an interview with The SUN, Mr. Jarrett Forbes, Director of Sports said, “While the passion

for Track and Field is evident in our youth, without adequate competition at an early age, it is very difficult to improve performance.

The Department realized the gap created due to a lack of focus in grass roots development and we hope to provide greater opportunity for this moving ahead.”

Forbes noted that the Department of Sports believes hosting this event again is long overdue.

“There is no greater time than the present and while hosting this event has its challenges, the benefits far away the cons. Here in the TCI, we as a Department see the growing trend of our young people slipping away into more deviant and

self-destructive patterns earlier in life even prior to beginning High school.

We understand the power of sports and we believe that through grass roots focus, we will not only create better athletes but also empower many of our young people through the development of strong character, work ethic and unity,” he explained.

The Departments encourages everyone in the community to come out to support TCI’s up and coming stars as they compete for the gold.

“With 21 primary schools confirmed, we anticipate two days of great competition and excitement in an environment that is family friendly in the spirit on youth development Mr. Jarrett Forbes, Director of Sports through sports,” he concluded.

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Is in need of (1) Store Clerk and (1) Domestic Worker To work at the Indigo Stores in Grand Turk Domestic Worker must be able to maintain the stores and provide regular housekeeping Store Clerk duties include operating the cash register, greeting customers, helping people locate products, doing paperwork, stocking shelves, and maintaining the store clean and organized Hours of work are based on Cruise Ship Days Wages: Minimum Wage Interested persons should contact their office at (649) 347-7518 These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

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BOAT CAPTAINS: Must have captains license, be drug free, willing to work long hours including weekends, holidays and dawn excursions. Wages are $450 per week.

DECK HANDS/TOUR GUIDES Duties include prepping boat, tour equipment, food and drink for tours, guiding tours, making sure boat is clean and tidy and tours are executed in a safe and timely manner. Work week includes very early mornings, weekends and holidays. Wages are $75 per day.

LABOURER -$7 per hour Cleaning boats at the end of day, helping with maintenance, sanding, painting, office and yard cleaning.

All candidates must have a clean police record. For boat positions candidates must be able to pass a drug test, be a competent swimmer and have First Aid certification.

To apply please send resume, copies of certifications and references by email to: GTSHOREEXCURSIONS@GMAIL.COM None of the positions are currently held by work permit holders.

Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board.

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Report from March 20th Cabinet meeting

His Excellency the Governor, Appropriation for the Development Dr John Freeman, chaired the 7th Programme covering certain projects meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, for FY 18/19.

20 March 2019, at the Old Chief Minister’s building on Grand Turk.

•Approved the re-allocation

All ministers were present with of funds from the Professional and the exception of the Deputy Premier. Consultancy Vote of the Ministry of Representatives from the Rocky Finance, Trade and Investment to the Mountain Institute provided a briefing Invest Turks and Caicos Agency for the on the Resilient National Energy implementation of recommendations Transition Strategy, in attendance in the Strategic Analysis of TCI’s with the Utilities Commissioner and Financial Services Sector.

Fortis LLC. Representatives from the Ministry of Health and Cooley (UK) •Approved International Tax LLP provided a briefing on the current Compliance (Country-by-Country review of the healthcare agreement Reporting) Regulations 2019 and with InterHealth Canada. have these laid before the House of Assembly by end March 2019.

At this meeting Cabinet:

•Approved two Customs •Approved the Orders and the Plastic and Other implementation of the National Single Use Products (Use and Waste Energy Transition Strategy and Management) Bill to implement the Integrated Resource Plan and upgrade ban on single use plastic bags and of the Energy Policy. to make provision for restrictions on other products.

•Approved the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2019 for •Approved a business licence submission to the House of Assembly. application by Issac Farm & Nursery for the production of sustainable

•Approved the Insolvency agricultural products.

Rules 2019, Insolvency Practitioners Regulations and Insolvency •Approved the contract (Transitional Provisions) Regulations extension for Mr John Smith as and for these to be brought into CEO of TCIAA for a period of twelve operation by 1 April 2019. months commencing 1st April 2019.

Recruitment of his successor will begin

•Approved estimates of in due course. expenditure for a Supplementary

•Approved the appointment of Mr Kenva Williams as the Director of the Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunication Commission, commencing 1st April 2019.

•Approved certain amendments to the Road Traffic Ordinance, the Road Traffic Regulations, the Motor Vehicle (Driving Licence) Ordinance and the Motor Vehicle (Driving Licences) Regulations.

•Approved the Suicide Prevention Plan.

National

•Noted an update on the current review of healthcare contract with InterHealth Canada.

•Approved the drafting of a Bill to authorise a department or a public officer to manage the Government’s water undertaking and approved the drafting of amendments to the Water and Sewage Ordinance, and the Environmental Health Ordinance to implement water hauling standards and a bottled water code of practice.

•Noted a paper on the construction of a Government Office Complex on Providenciales.

•Noted a planned inaugural film festival for November 2019 and plans afoot by the Ministry of Tourism for the development of a Films Division.

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Beaches $450million hotel in Barbados may be pulled by government

The Mia Mottley-led Barbados government has sent a very strong message to hotelier Gordon “Butch” Stewart, letting him know that his proposed $450 Beaches resort in the north of the country could be “stalled or pulled” because of his excessive demands.

During her budget speech on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019, Mottley said government and Beaches have “reached a difficult moment in the negotiations that may result in the project being stalled or pulled”.

She stated: “Sandals however wanted and continues to want an even greater level of assurances and guarantees than they have already received; assurances and guarantees that the government of Barbados would indemnify them if any future Parliament were ever to tax them or the industry for any goods or services. Essentially to make total the range of protection the group will enjoy against any possibility of future taxation from a Barbadian Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Gordon “Butch” Stewart during a site visit for the proposed Beaches Barbados hotel Government in the next 40 years.”

The S$450 million property be circumscribed unless the Government Our small business sector? Our cultural is expected to play a major role in of Barbados compensates and makes industries? Our nascent tech sector? Our attracting more visitors and airlines to them whole. This would be unfair to the farmers?,” she added She said her government Barbados, therefore helping the Barbados Government and people of Barbados. I do not negotiate in public.

I never have worked hard to make this project a reality, economy to recover. During the 27 despite the fact that as an administration, month construction phase, the resort is and I never will.”

The Barbadian prime minister it was not in agreement with the extent expected to employ close to 1800 people, with some 700 to 800 permanent jobs said she hopes that Sandals will come of the excessively generous concessions to view Barbados as an excellent partner granted to that company by the former after completion.

Mottley, the country’s first with which to make further investments DLP administration and former Minister of Finance. female prime minister, added: “We are in the future.

“We welcome Sandals here.

We

“One of the fundamental running a country - not a company.

Thus we cannot play fast and loose with are certainly open for business; but not at principles of government and of the the future of this country. When we any price. And in our current predicament separation of powers doctrine, is that were elected last year, we promised that in an IMF Programme, there is a limit. I there is always a government. The we would not make decisions that would now truly appreciate what inspired the political administration may change, but compromise the stability of this country “me too” movement. I learnt as a child obligations entered into by a government nor would we act in a manner that was that if you don’t say no to something; with arms length third parties, will capricious with respect to the stability of you will say yes to everything. We will continue to bind an incoming future generations. And in our judgment, strongly support foreign investment government. It is that approach that my a sovereign country cannot abandon its in the tourism sector. But the sector is administration followed when after the right to tax because we simply do not our flagship and dominant industry. If last election, we entered into discussions know what events lay in our future. This this tourism industry does not help us with Sandals Group on their bringing the gives me no comfort. We worked hard to carry its fair share, who else will? Who Beaches investment to Barbados. For us make this Beaches project a reality, but will help pay for the police that keep our not to honor a contractual arrangement this we cannot give in to Sandal request. people and tourists safe, who will help made by a previous Executive would We cannot agree to this incursion into pay for our roads and sewage systems of have so destroyed our reputation as a the powers of our Parliament that would which the hotel sector is such a big user? country that follows the Rule of Law, that

we accepted that we were bound by the terms of the agreement with Sandals that was signed by the last administration and given effect to through the making of an Order under the Duties Taxes and other Payments Act,” Mottley stated.

“In other words, the damage to our government and our country and fill-in to honor this commitment would be immeasurable where is the damage to the treasury those significant would be measurable if we honored it,” she added.

In the light of this development, Mottley said her Government will establish a Commission to review the investment code and tax concessions with private and public sector appointees.

“It is clear to us that the current legal framework serves to support a raid on the Treasury and that we need a new more sustainable framework that strikes a delicate balance between economic and social development and transparent concessions to encourage investment,” she stated. “The new framework must also remove the element of discretion that is too often the engine of corruption.

The degree of discretion the Minister of Finance now enjoys under chapter 67B makes the Minister the most powerful person with absolute discretion for the award of incentives. This is another area in which we can learn from other countries in the region who have already made the transition to legislation that protects the Treasury while allowing investors to get more than decent returns on the capital that they invest.”

She said the point of making the changes to the Planning Act, Fiscal incentives, and the modernisation of Barbados’ laws in general is to attract a new set of investors so that “we are not beholden to any one investor”.

She added: “Beaches is just one brand and while large in the region, it is small globally.

Already, the new direction in competitiveness together with our convergence of taxes between the local and international sectors has led to a return of confidence and a queue of new investment.”

Mike Clerveaux new Hazard Mitigation & GIS Specialist

Mike Clerveaux is the new Hazard Mitigation & GIS Specialist within the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME).

For the past three years, Mr. Clerveaux held the post of Hazard Mitigation Officer within DDME. Prior to joining DDME, Mr. Clerveaux spent over 6 years as a Land Use Planner at the Department of Planning, with responsibility for reviewing planning applications while promoting integrated development planning through spatial interpretation of the macro-economic and sectoral policies to ensure their consistency with the principles of sustainable development.

He has approximately eight years of experience in the field of GIS, Urban and Regional Planning and Disaster Management.

Prior to officially joining the DDME, Mr. Clerveaux played a critical role in assisting the DDME in advancing its mandate by working as a National Instructor for establishing the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in the TCI, Deputy Leader

of the Turks and Caicos Search & Rescue Taskforce (TSART) and member of the Damage Assessment Team and Communities United in Response to Emergencies (CURE).

In his new role, Mr. Clerveaux will be responsible for the administration of the Department’s Hazard Mitigation & Planning Programme. His duties will cover but are not limited to analyzing hazard data for the implementation of national pre-disaster planning and prevention measures and recommending mitigation measures to support sustainable development and planning in the country.

Mr. Clerveaux holds a MSc Built Environment (Specialization in Geomatics) and a BSc Urban & Regional Planning, both from the University of Technology, Jamaica and a Diploma in Secondary Education (Specialized in Industrial Arts) from Mico Teachers College, Jamaica.

He also has completed a wide range of professional development courses which include Leadership Development; Financial Management and Reporting; Building

GIS Applications in Support of Disaster Risk Management; Damage Assessments & Needs Analysis (DANA); Emergency Operations Management; GIS Management and Hurrevac (for the tracking of storms); and a Certificate in Business Continuity Management from H. Lavity Stout Community College, British Virgin Islands.

Deputy Governor Anya Williams in congratulating Mr. Clerveaux on his new role, said; “I am pleased to congratulate Mr. Clerveaux on his recent promotion; his second in the last few years! Mike demonstrates a high level of professionalism in carrying out his duties and has always done so.

He is highly committed to the area of Disaster Management and preparedness and should be commended for his work in this area, where he continues to excel.”

Mr. Clerveaux in responding stated; “I look forward to serving in this new capacity and working with all stakeholders to advance the Disaster Management agenda in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is a privilege to

Mike Clerveaux continue to be a part of the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies team in this key position as we plan for and reduce the impact of potential hazards on our shores.”

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Canada meets with TCI for Roundtable on Regional Disaster Response Coordination

The government of Canada in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) recently hosted a Roundtable on Regional Disaster Response Coordination to better assist the TCI during disasters.

The opening Ceremony of the Roundtable on Regional Disaster Response Coordination was held on Tuesday, March 19th at the Regent Village, Providenciales.

In attendance was Her Excellency Laurie Peters, Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica and representatives from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).

The High Commission of Canada to Jamaica, which covers the area of accreditation of the Turks and Caicos Islands, convened all relevant partners and stakeholders in Emergency Management to discuss roles and responsibilities in preparation, response, and recovery from a disaster or crisis.

Representatives from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), presented on their role in the sector and how best to coordinate, with their organization as well as member states.

In an interview with The SUN, Peters said Canada is delighted to be hosting an important round table on disaster and emergency management.

Roundtable discussions taking place at the Workshop

“Canada has been active in the Caribbean especially sense the devastating 2017 hurricane season where we recognise the venerability of small Island development states in the Caribbean. We have stepped up big time to make sure that there is funding available including to the Caribbean disaster & emergency management agency who’s active here to ensure not only we’re here for recovery but also here for preparation and mitigation so that Turks and Caicos can be better prepared for when the next disaster hits.”

During the workshop the Facilitator covered military coordination and government and civilian organization discussions.

She added: “Rather than trying to know what is our system and who are our contacts in the heat of the moment, this workshop allows us to prepare for the next hurricane season or the next potential disaster. There are so many Canadian tourists who flock to the sun and sand of Turks and Caicos every year but businesses and residents with a Canadian connection as well, so we need to be better equipped to take care of those Canadians citizens but also to lend a hand up to Turks and Caicos in the time of need.”

In the meantime, Peters stated that Canada pledged at the United Nations pledging conference $100million and there has been additional funds since then

which is being disbursed throughout the region.

Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, Director of the DDME shared on the importance of this collaboration between the Canadian High Commission and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She said, “We are very happy to have critical stakeholders such as the Canadian High Commissioner here pre-event. It allows you to work better when you are impacted because we don’t know when we are going to be impacted. We have over 500 local Canadian residents in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Canadian tourists is one of our largest numbers visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands so they would be a special group if impacted to ensure that we do have the relationship and ties with Canada before an impact.”

Clerveaux expressed that the Canadian government has resources that they can bring to the table that DDME does not have locally in Turks and Caicos Islands that will help them to be able to respond much quicker.

“They were there for Irma and Maria and we’re going to continue to work with them to ensure that if impacted, whether it is for a hurricane, cruises ship incident or aircraft incident that they are able to work closely together,” Clerveaux said.

Caption: Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, Director of the DDME, Her Excellency, Anya Williams, Deputy Governor, Hon. Mr. Vaden Delroy Williams Minister of Home Affairs, Transportation & Communication, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Mr. Mandela Christian, Programme Officer, Preparedness and Response Unit Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA),other member, Colonel Steven Guilbault, Canadian Deference Attaché/Advisor and Mr Damian Kotzev Second Secretary (Management) and Vice-Consul of the High Commission of Canada

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Seven Stars celebrates the life of Alan Duffy

By Todeline Defralien

Staff of the Seven Stars Resort came together on Tuesday March 19th, 2019, to celebrate the second anniversary of the passing of Alan Duffy.

Duffy who was 46 years old when he died, was remembered for many things such as his love of life, his humor, his generosity, his hospitality, his cooking, his ability as a mentor and manger of his staff, his professionalism and his pride for his restaurant.

To celebrate Alan’s life a special award for excellence and service will be given every year to a staff member who epitomizes what Alan stood for.

The Winner of the second Alan Duffy award went to Guylnaud Gustave, Head Mixologist at Seven Bar.

In an interview with The SUN, Ken Patterson CEO of Seven Stars Resorts said the event itself is to commemorate the life and passing of Alan Duffy who worked here for seven/eight years, first at Seven Restaurant and then here on the Deck Restaurant. All of those who knew him he really touched their lives in many ways. He was a constant professional at what he did and we decided to celebrate his life every year on his anniversary by awarding one employee with the Alan Duffy award for excellence and service.”

Patterson stated those people who win this award are sent off to placement in other world class restaurants.

He added: “Last year Ranekia Lightbourne worked at a five star hotel for two weeks and she came back with a

Staff members who came out in numbers

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hosts of ideas and some of which she has put in place here at Seven Stars. Gulno is going to be the same thing. We’re going to send him to one of the best bars in the world in London and he is going to work there just to find out what it takes to become a world class mixologist and bring that experience back here to Seven Stars.”

Commenting on his win, Gustave said, “To be here in this position and to honor this great guy Alan Duffy is one of the most special moments of my life. I actually had the years of working with him and I’ve learnt so much through him and he was a great mentor. He may be gone but he was someone that could never be replaced and to actually be here to receive this award in his name, I am truly blessed and I couldn’t

have done it without him and also the man above (God).”

Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm who also attended the event said this is a wonderful initiative that is put on by Seven Stars to recognize the hard work and dedication of young people in Turks and Caicos.

“I just want to congratulate them for recognizing the hard work and dedication of their employees and to promote our young people in Turks and Caicos. I want to congratulate the young man and his family who has worked hard.”

The Winner of the first Alan Duffy award went to Ranekia Lightbourne from the Front OF House Department.

Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm, Guylnaud Gustave Head Mixologist at Seven Bar and Ken Patterson CEO of Seven Stars Resorts

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Project announced to enhance environmental protection

A collaborative project to develop an evidence base of environmental data, for policy formation and evaluation, on the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been announced. Funded by UK Darwin Plus it focuses on the mapping and modelling of environmental risk, monitoring the islands’ recovery following recent hurricanes, and aims to provide information to help the islands to maintain their environmental resilience.

This is a collaborative project between Environment Systems Ltd, the Government of TCI, the National Parks Trust of BVI and Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). It will help to develop skills in government staff which will enable them to use data from earth observation satellites providing the evidence to determine risks, focus recovery and select any opportunities to enhance the environment. When staff are able to generate the mapping and modelling themselves, the islands can really start to benefit from these new techniques and sources of data. This will also improve the capability of officials by enabling them to present evidence in their day-to-day work and to help keep

the islands “beautiful by nature.”

“We are grateful to have persons receive training in this important area, which will help strengthen our competencies in identifying and reducing the risks and impacts of a natural disaster”, expressed the Honourable Minister Ralph Higgs, Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage, Maritime & Gaming, Turks &

SENIOR MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS Description Responsible for carrying out effective preventative and corrective repairs to plant mechanical equipment and other company assets in a manner consistent with equipment manufacturer’s specification and standard mechanical tradesman practices and as directed by the Plant Production Manager.

Main Duties • Conduct competent and effective preventative and corrective maintenance on all generating prime movers units owned and operated by Fortis TCI in a cost effective manner consistent with manufacturer’s operating and maintenance guidelines in a manner that ensures the highest reliability and fuel efficiency from these units.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with all engine manuals and be able to competently perform all levels of preventative maintenance up to and including major overhauls without supervision on generating units owned and operated by the company.

• To be highly knowledgeable of and competent in the spares parts required by the generation units and supporting mechanical systems at the power plants owned and operated by Fortis TCI and to identify and recommend to the management staff of the Division the spares parts that are needed for maintenance.

• Effectively and competently diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems related to the effective operations of generation plant equipment.

• Display a profound knowledge of underlying theoretical and operating principles of all mechanical equipment used in diesel fired operation and to utilize this knowledge in developing the Technical competence and capacity of assigned junior maintenance personnel.

• Prepare comprehensive job reports and failure analysis report.

• Competently use proper tooling during equipment repair and safeguard and maintain tools and other mechanical repair equipment.

• Operate shop tools as needed to fabricate, repair, weld, solder, cut, drill, etc.

•Maintain records and reports as required, including inventory of necessary parts.

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment in ensuring that maintenance activities are performed by self and team members in full compliance with the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures when on the plant site and during the execution of work duties.

• Make recommendations (supported by data) to management staff in the Division of new techniques, tooling and processes to improve maintenance activities and increase overall plant efficiency.

• Be available to respond to emergencies at all times outside of regular working hours, as may be required by plant contingency.

Minimum Requirements: • Successfully complete all the units of module in NCCER Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 (or equivalent) and have at least 10 years industrial experience in the

Caicos Islands Government.

A workshop taking place on TCI, run by Environment Systems Ltd, involves staff from BVI and TCI and is running from Monday 11th - Friday 15th March. Delegates will be studying techniques which can uncover the hidden value that our environment is providing in terms of essential services, such as water, food and flood resilience.

It will also explore how environmental indicators can be developed to monitor any changes that impact long-term environmental sustainability. There are huge benefits that come from shared experience across delegates from BVI, TCI and the UK that such workshops facilitate.

The success of the project will be measured by the ability of staff to use new types of data to analyse, monitor and assess environmental risks. This will enable them to identify opportunities that both safeguard and enhance the islands’ environments and ensure their resilience in the future. New IT equipment has also been delivered as part of the project ensuring long-term impact. Island staff will benefit from continuous and up-to-date stream of satellite data delivered direct to their computers.

The project builds on previous work which mapped the vulnerability of five Overseas Territories (including TCI) from 2017 onwards. It will also support future projects, such as the monitoring of sargassum seaweed as an environmental indicator. It will also support the work of the Conflict, Stability & Security Fund (CSSF) on Natural Capital and Environmental Indicators.

operations, maintenance and repair of diesel generating stations. An Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in the mechanical engineering trades will be an accepted equivalent academic qualification.

• Successfully complete NCCER Crew Leadership Program (or equivalent supervisory/leadership training).

• Significant experience in failure diagnostics, trouble shooting and carrying out corrective maintenance/repair of Wärtsilä 20V32 & Caterpillar generating units is required.

•Experience in carryout preventative maintenance as team leader for Wärtsilä 20V32 & Caterpillar generating units up to the level of full engine overhaul is a mandatory requirement.

• A high degree of familiarity and competence in diesel engine theory and operations, trouble shooting of mechanical and rotary equipment, and mechanical repair tooling.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with all engine manuals and be able to competently perform all levels of preventative maintenance up to and including major overhauls without supervision on generating units owned and operated by the company.

• Above average analytical skills in math and principles of diesel engine machines • Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals.

• Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English.

• Must display a high competency in the use of computers and standard engineering and office computing software programs utilized in maintenance activities, reporting and record keeping.

Salary range: $58,420- $87,640 Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications This position is currently held by a work permit holder. Qualified individuals should apply to the addresses below. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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

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Latoya Jones appointed DDME Training and & Education Specialist

Latoya Jones has been appointed the Training & Education Specialist with the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies.

Jones when asked about her appointment, stated; “I am happy to be given this opportunity to serve the Turks & Caicos Islands in this new very critical role. Education and Training in Disaster Management is paramount to building the Disaster Readiness and Resilience Capacity of all of the Islands and I welcome the challenge to do so.”

Commenting on the appointment Deputy Governor Anya Williams said; “We are happy to have Ms. Jones join our team in the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies, a team she has worked very closely with

over the years, although in a different capacity. As knowledge is key, we wish her well in her endeavors to develop new education and training programs for both internal and external stakeholder’s and wish her all the best.”

Jones holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography/Biology from the University of Guyana and began her professional career as the Inward Investment Analyst at the then TCInvest in Grand Turk, where she was instrumental in helping foreign investors navigate the investment process in the Islands.

Jones recently held the position of Disaster Management Coordinator for the Readiness to Respond Project in Guyana with the focus on Equipping and Training Vulnerable Communities

with the resources to handle and respond to disasters, and has been a Red Cross Volunteer in the Turks and Caicos Islands for over 20 years.

She is one of the foremost First Aid/CPR Trainers in the Turks and Caicos Islands; having trained our TCIRPF and other emergency personal within TCIG and is also a Core member of Turks & Caicos Islands Emergency Response Team, having played a vital role in the aftermath of both Irma and Maria.

In her new role she is responsible for the design and implementation of Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) education and training programs in support of capacity building within the Turks & Caicos Islands and will work with the DDME Team and Stakeholders in

Ms. Latoya Jones promoting standards and competencies for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Training in the TCI.

She is an avid proponent of Stress Management in the work place and has given lectures of such to the Bachelors’ Degree candidates at the Turks & Caicos Islands Community College and other private institutions like First Caribbean International Bank.

Mark Wilkinson appointed as Radio Communications & Telecommunications Specialist

Mark Wilkinson has been appointed as the Radio Communications & Telecommunications Specialist at the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies within the Turks & Caicos Islands Government.

When asked about his appointment, Mr. Wilkinson, said; “I am excited to be a part of this team and certainly looking forward to making a difference by developing our emergency communication systems throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands.”

Commenting on the appointment Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Anya Williams said; “As communication is one of the most important factors in the response both during and after a disaster, our aim is to ensure that the Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies is not only equipped with the right communication experts and skills, but also the necessary tools and equipment that would allow us

to appropriately carry out our duties. The loss of communication on the islands of Grand Turk and South Caicos for an extended period after Irma demonstrated our vulnerabilities in this area and the need to ensure that alternative communication systems are put in place. We are happy to have Mr. Wilkinson join our team in DDME and hope that he can assist us in improving our communication systems and response.”

Mark is a graduate of the Art Williams Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School, where he studied Aeronautical Engineering and specialized in Avionics Engineering, which comprises of Radio Communications, Radars, Compasses & Navigational Instruments. Mark, is the holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License issued by TCI Civil Aviation Authority & Guyana Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with the UK Air Navigation Order (OT) 2007 & British Civil Aviation

Requirements, Section L of the UK Air Navigation Order 2001 Requirements. As a Licensed Aircraft & Avionics Engineer, he started at the Guyana Defense Force Air Corps Division where he certifies Aircraft Radio Communications systems and Military Radio Communications.

Mark was previously employed by the Turks & Caicos Islands Airports Authority from 2008-2017 in the capacity of Executive Engineering & Maintenance Manager where he was responsible for the Maintenance & Operations of all Telecommunications, Radio Communications, Navigational & Meteorological Systems for the TCIAA. In addition to his aviation and telecommunications background, Mark also has training in Emergency Managers Weather Information Network (EMWIN) system, Mass Evacuation & Emergency Voice Evac Systems, Hurrtrak Hurricane Tracker & Weather System and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Business

Mark Wilkinson Continuity Planning.

Mr. Wilkinson’s appointment took effect on the 1st March 2019, where he is responsible for the design and implementation of a robust Emergency Radio & Telecommunication system for the Turks & Caicos Islands. Mr. Wilkinson will work with the DDME Team, Government Departments and Stakeholders to develop and maintain Emergency Communication systems throughout the islands.

• Be professional in dress and demeanor as befits the position of management personnel and ensure that a good public image of FortisTCI is maintained at all times.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by Plant Operations contingencies from time to time.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - GRAND TURK & SISTER ISLAND OPERATIONS • Responsible for detailed supervision of subordinate employees, who perform mechanical maintenance work activities at FortisTCI generating facilities.

• Under the direction of the Director of GDT Operations and/or his designate, the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor will assist in the installation and maintenance of diesel engines and mechanical auxiliary equipment in a manner that will ensure reliable operation of these assets, as per design specifications.

• Assign and supervise the day to day activities of assigned staff, enforce safety, discipline, environmental responsibility and ensure that staff utilizes proper techniques in the execution of assigned duties.

• The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor must understand and commit to the corporate vision, and successfully gain the support of subordinate employees and implement of that vision.

Main Duties • Supervise and mentor a knowledgeable and motivated plant work force. This includes the use of progressive discipline methods when required.

• Plan weekly maintenance schedules, assign work activity and provide work instructions for Mechanical Technicians based on monthly and annual work plans as directed by Director of GDT Operations and/ or his designate.

• Ensure a high degree of familiarity and profound knowledge of specifications, fundamental operating concepts and operating, required tooling and maintenance manuals and procedures for all plant production assets and equipment.

• Effectively supervise day to day work of Mechanical Technicians with particular regard to safety, efficiency and functionality of the plant.

• Evaluate Mechanical Technicians’ performance to ensure quality operations. Efficiently and effectively evaluate all subordinate staff during the performance appraisal processes and mid-year reviews.

• Conduct on the job training in day to day work with subordinate staff as and when required in carrying out effective preventative and corrective repairs to plant mechanical equipment and other company assets in a manner consistent with equipment manufacturer’s specification.

• Prepare failures analysis report for generation plant equipment and advice Director of GDT Operations and/or his designate in a timely manner when spare parts, tools or other maintenance equipment need to be ordered.

• Conduct proper job planning for mechanical maintenance work to ensure all spares parts, tools and adequate manpower is available well in advance of works being carried out; ensure adherence to maintenance procedures and submit relevant maintenance reports to Director of GDT Operations.

• Assist in the preparation of annual work plans and capital maintenance budgets for the mechanical section as assigned and directed.

• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of plant equipment in mechanical aspects of the plant and train subordinate mechanical personnel to competently perform these functions.

•As and when required perform the duties of senior mechanical technician in carrying out effective preventative and corrective repairs to plant mechanical equipment and other company assets in a manner consistent with equipment manufacturer’s specification.

• Be familiar with and adhere to all Company policies and procedures (including those established by past practice) relating to the position and to observe and enforce compliance of subordinate employees to these policies and procedures.

• Plan and conduct work in a manner consistent with the company’s commitment to the environment and ensure that subordinate employees are likewise in compliance.

• Be familiar with and adhere to the safety and operating procedures of the company and ensure that all personnel in the department follow these procedures.

• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of statistical records of plant operations and maintenance activities as required by the company.

• Provide calm and competent leadership in response to plant emergencies in a manner that inspires others to do likewise.

Duties • Prepare weekly, monthly and annual maintenance schedules and provide work instructions.

• Prepare job plans for maintenance work, submit maintenance reports and detailed failure analysis reports.

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure high equipment availability.

• Any other related duty as assigned from time to time by Plant Production Manager.

Academic/Technical/Management Qualifications • Diploma in Mechanical Technology-Power option (3 year programs) or Technical certification in the trades equivalent to the City and Guilds of London Institute • Extensive experience trouble shooting Caterpillar Generator sets • 15 to 20 years’ experience in operations, installation and maintenance of rotating machinery in a power plant operations setting.

•A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a supervisory level in a power plant setting.

• A high degree of familiarity and competence in diesel engine theory and operations, extensive experience trouble shooting Caterpillar generator sets and rotary equipment; mechanical repair tooling and the ability to train others.

• Familiarity with and competency in the use of computers and standard computing software programs.

Abilities/Skills/Experience • Above average analytical skills in math and electrical theories • Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals • Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English • Good man management and communication skills.

• Experience in working under utility emergency response condition • Experience in installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of large generation units.

• Ability to function effectively under emergency situations and thinks clearly and effective and deliver within deadlines and to work under pressure • Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook • Team player Salary range: $58,420- $87,640 Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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

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

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Treating excessive sweating

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

We are in the swing of the summer and whilst it can be hot yearround, the summer brings with it, a greater intensity of heat and of course sweating.

Although everyone sweats, about 3% of the population is thought to have excess sweating or hyperhidrosis.

This is usually a constant problem for those affected but of course, can be exacerbated in hotter climates.

Most persons with this condition complain of heavy sweating that affects their lifestyle, whether from drenching shirts, marking the armpits of their clothing when at meetings or causing a noticeable body odor along with the sweating, the effects of hyperhidrosis can be quite embarrassing and even affects one’s social life and selfesteem.

How can I treat it?

There are a few lifestyle changes, medical and surgical treatment options that may be explored: Antiperspirants

The easiest way to tackle excessive sweating is with an antiperspirant. Most antiperspirants contain aluminum salts which form a plug that blocks perspiration.

There have been some reports of aluminum being implicated in cancers and Alzheimer’s’ however there hasn’t been any substantial proof of that and so they are still thought to be safe for use

on the skin. There is a wide variety of antiperspirants on the market and many are coupled with deodorants to reduce the smell of perspiration throughout the day.

If you are trying the over the counter antiperspirants and you are not happy with your results, a prescription one may be tried after discussion with your doctor. Antiperspirants aren’t only for your underarms as you can also apply them to other problematic areas such as on the palms and groin.

Iontophoresis

Botox works by preventing the release of a chemical that signals the sweat glands to produce sweat. Although botox is injected, the procedure is usually not painful and results tend to last 6 to 9 months. It is effective in about 95% of patients.

Medications

In the rare case where botox hasn’t worked or if your sweating is generalized and not confined to a few troublesome areas like the armpits and groin, your doctor might suggest oral medications. These drugs stop the activation of the sweat glands.

They can however, have side effects such as fainting, blurred vision, heart palpitations, and urinary problems.

Iontophoresis uses a machine that generates an electrical pulse to the skin which is thought to block the sweat from getting to the skin’s surface and reduce the activity of the sweat glands.

Although it is generally thought to be safe, because it uses an electrical current it’s not recommended for pregnant women nor persons who have cardiac conditions or epilepsy. Persons with pacemakers or metal implants such as joint replacements should not use this treatment. You’ll have to repeat treatment sessions at least a few times a week initially, but some people only require a couple of treatments a month for maintenance.

Surgery is only recommended for people with severe hyperhidrosis that hasn’t responded to other treatments.

During surgery, the doctor may cut, scrape, or suction out the sweat glands.

A surgeon can also make very small incisions and cut the nerves in your armpit that normally activate the sweat glands. Of course, these procedures are irreversible and can leave scars.

Botulinum Toxin (Botox)

Dress and act the part

One of the best treatments for heavy sweating is injections of botox!

Botox is FDA-approved for treating excessive sweating of the underarms, but many doctors also use it in other areas such as the palms, soles and even groin!

Whether regular over the counter antiperspirants do the trick, or you’re getting botox injections at intervals, some tweaking to your lifestyle might be beneficial. Wear light, breathable fabrics like cotton instead of

Surgery

Dr. Marsha Barnett synthetic materials.

Try not to layer clothing in warm climates and try to keep as cool as possible. Carry an extra shirt when you know you’ll be exercising or outdoors.

If your feet are sweaty, wear socks made of natural fabrics that are able to absorb moisture. If you believe your sweating is accompanied by a body odor, shower every day with an antibacterial soap. *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general practitioner who also specialises in dermatology. For questions or comments, please contact her at drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at Associated Medical Practices - 9464242.

PROVO GOLF CLUB The Turks and Caicos Christian Council Incorporated, was birthed out of the Providenciales Ministerial Fellowship. The organization Is a fully registered Non-Proot Organization under the laws of the Turks and Caicos Islands Companies Ordinance since 2017.

The objective for which the organization was established is: The Turks and Caicos Christian council apart from its core functions of Christian communion is an advocacy-based Institution in ve areas; education, family values, Governance & Law and Order, Human Rights and Gender, and Social and Economic Justice.

The goal of the Turks and Caicos Christian Council is to contribute to the advancement and development of a peaceful, just and equitable society in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The TCCC seeks an increase engagement of itself, members churches and citizens groups with local and national government on social and economic policies and practices b. This would assist to enable the Turks and Caicos Islands government to be more accountable to its citizens.

Elections were held in November of 2017 and the following persons were elected to form the Executive body of the TCCC: President – Bishop Bryant Cox, Rock of Jesus Ministry Vice President – Bishop Rueben Johnson, New Vision Kingdom Ministries Secretary – Bishop Andrew Stone – Church of God of Prophecy – Blue Hills Public Relations – Pastor Wilbur Jennings – Kingdom Dominion International Treasurer – Pastor Carol Skippings – Church of God of Prophecy – Airport Road The TCCC acknowledges that there are several issues facing the Church and the Turks and Caicos Islands from Immigration issues to same-sex marriage and over the next few weeks we will embark on addressing these issues head on by engaging the local churches and relevant Government Departments.

We are inviting churches within the Turks and Caicos that have not registered with the TCCC to do so by contacting ________________________ . This will ensure that your local church becomes involved in the ongoing activities and initiatives of the TCCC. TCCC is soliciting the full support of the Christian community as it strives to ensure we as a community and country maintain our Christian heritage and identity.

Bishop Bryant Cox

Provo Golf Club is seeking a suitable applicant for the following position:

LABOURER Potential candidates must be physically capable of performing hard manual labour outside daily, carry out duties which involve removal of brushes and weeds, grass cutting, tree trimming, general cleanup of debris and garbage from the company’s property, assist with irrigation and small construction installation projects which includes manual trenching and digging. Candidates must be willing to work public holidays and weekends when required.

Previous experience is preferred.

Wages start at $6.50 per hour.

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

Interested Belongers must also submit copies of their application to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2. Position currently held by work permit holder. Closing date for application is April 1st, 2019.

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Let us market more than tourism for TCI There is hope in the financial services industry

By Drexwell Seymour

Given the natural beauty of our islands including our Beaches, Tourism will continue to play a very integral part of our economy. However, this industry is competitive and fragile and it is important that we explore other industries to maintain our livelihood.

I must admit I was one of those persons who felt that the Financial Services Industry was dying due to my belief that the industry was overregulated and the fact that the UK is insisting on the public beneficial registry for the overseas territories.

However, this year I am now hopeful of the possibility of the expansion of Financial Services Industry after having Mr. David Stewart (a partner at Griffiths and Partners) on the Financially Speaking Show (a show hosted by E Jay Saunders and me).

The fragility of tourism

We are in the Hurricane Zone and the Hurricane season is from June to November. I am thankful that we have been blessed not having hurricanes annually but whenever we do, it can upset our main industry. On the other hand, a hurricane will not cause any disruption in the financial services industry.

The economy goes in cycles, sometimes up and sometimes down and so depending on the cycle, our tourism industry is subject to ups and downs.

In addition, given our geographical proximity, we are particularly reliant on the North American economy, which has regular recessions which can impact

our real estate development and tourist industries dramatically. However, the incorporation of companies and other financial services activities are not solely dependent on the North American economy, and may not be significantly impacted like that of tourism related services.

The crime situation is still not at the place where we would like to have it. One robbery or shooting incident can have an impact on our tourism industry.

However, it will not impact our financial services unless there are major crimes.

Beaches, our largest employer plans to exit the market in 2021. We do not know at this time whether it is finalized as yet now that the amnesty for the waiver of the penalties have been approved. If Beaches decide to leave TCI, it will have a dramatic impact on our economy. Do we have an alternative plan in place in the event Beaches exit?

The expansion of financial services can be our alternative especially if you see the impact it has had on islands such as BVI and Cayman.

With the contribution that BVI and Cayman receive from financial services, there is clearly an opportunity for TCI. In TCI, the total GDP contribution from financial services (including domestic financial services) is around 8.5% or $85M.

While Cayman and BVI may be far ahead of us with their niche markets, we too can develop our own niche areas and in turn provide alternative revenue, business opportunities and highly paid, rewarding professional employment opportunities for the people of TCI. TCI is in a great location from North America. It can be easily accessed and we branded ourselves as a high end destination providing the opportunity to attract major international financial services businesses to TCI.

BVI and Cayman Financial Services.

Conclusion

The BVI and Cayman Islands have established themselves as global leaders in the financial services industry.

In the BVI, financial services income directly contributes 56% of the economy, which is equivalent to $177 million. In addition the sector has over 5,000 employed persons directly and indirectly. It is a critical component of BVI’s economy, and is the source of more than 60% of Government revenues.

In the Cayman Islands, financial services contributes more than 35%

Despite the many legislations and the public register fiasco, it is believed that Financial Services Industry will continue to grow. I know the Government has commissioned an independent report from an international consultancy, and established a committee to set an action plan in place for the expansion of the financial services sector. Hopefully, we will see some results soon given that this initiative has been around since 2014. If in Cayman and BVI, financial services

Drexwell Seymour can contribute millions of dollars to their economy, so can the Turks and Caicos. The opportunity is there. We need to invest heavily in marketing and run with it so we do not have to depend entirely on this fragile tourism industry.

Must be able to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from concept, tender to completion and include the following

Labourer $6.25 per hour Duties include but are not limited to daily cleaning of raw sewage treatment, screens of debris, filters, pipes, valves, submersible pumps, etc., under supervision of Plant Manager using OSHAapproved PPD (personal protection devices).

Must be available for emergencies that require additional hours during evenings and weekends, and must be able to communicate in English.

Contact Human Resources at (813) 855-8636 for questions regarding the opening. Submit resumes to jobs@7seaswater.com or in person at the Providenciales Seven Seas Water office, Turtle Cove Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands BWI. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer Duties include: general upkeep of the property and may include painting, cleaning etc To work 5 days per week Salary is $250.00 per week Please Contact: 231-2894 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

The opportunity for TCI expansion

Project Manager and Maintenance Coordinator

5th Avenue Holdings Is seeking to employ one person as a

Marjorie Basden

of overall Government Revenues. The overall total income produced by the financial services industry is $1.01B, or 42% of GDP.

L J Contracting Services Location: Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking a (1) Electrician - $9.00 per hour Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems and Inspect electrical components Is seeking (1) Receptionist - $7.50 per hour Greeting in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries To work 6 days a week These positions are new Please Contact: 331-8546 Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board #814079

•Proven experience as Construction Project Manager •Organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

•Collaborate and coordinate with engineers, architects and consultants to create specifications for projects •Draft and negotiate contracts with external vendors •Determine required project resources (manpower, equipment and materials) with close attention to budgetary limitations •Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure timely delivery – create and implement Gant sheets •Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to enable work flow consistently •Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities •Evaluate progress and prepare detailed weekly reports for management •Communicate with clients and manage client requirements in written and verbal form •Outstanding communication and negotiation skills •Excellent organizational and time-management skills •Flawless reporting and documentation skills •A team player with leadership abilities Competency in the following IT programmes is a requirement of the application: •Microsoft Excel •AutoCad •Sketchup •Smartsheet •CoConstruct Ability requirements: Fluent verbal and written English necessary Fluent Spanish or French beneficial Min 15+ years experience in Construction Management.

Good on the ground experience of site management for large scale projects to include post completion maintenance systems and programmes.

Salary: $6,000 per month subject to experience Resumes to be submitted to: Windward Construction Ltd, Third Floor Graceway House, Graceway Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5th April, 2019) Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

RESEARCH AND PLANNING OFFICER – JCB8-3 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This incumbent is to undertake research and evaluation activities that will provide the Department / Ministry with evidence required for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR – JCB8-4 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This position exists to provide management and operational oversight over Case-workers within the Department of Employment Services.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

CLERICAL ASSISTANT (DATA INPUT OFFICER) - JCB8-5 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 3: $16,707.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position for the office. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

MANAGER OF REGISTRATION AND CITIZENSHIP /TCI STATUS – JCB8-6 REGISTRATION AND CITIZENSHIP MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 8: $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will undertake all responsibilities for the efficient operation of the Turks and Caicos Islands Status Commission including research, review, investigation, preparation of applications for assessment by the Commission; recording of minutes and preparations of documents for presentation to the Commission.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK - JCB8-7 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 4: $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019 ACCOUNTS OFFICER – JCB8-15 ACCOUNTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 5: $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is an accounting support position. It has responsibility for the effective administration of the cash management processes.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER JCB8-16 ACCOUNTANT GENERAL DEPARTMENT FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 7: $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will provide financial support to the Ministry/Administrative Unit assigned on all financial matters pertaining to that portfolio (including all departments and sections).

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PROJECT MANAGER ¬-CBB8-17 PUBLIC WORKS GRAND TURK GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder’s responsibilities include ensuring value for money for TCIG by checking the installation, specification and workmanship in government contracts and ensuring that they meet the contractual requirements.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PROJECT MANAGER ¬-CBB8-18 PUBLIC WORKS GRAND TURK AND PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 8.1: $51,147.50 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Government infrastructure projects, across the islands. The incumbent is required to liaise with Government agencies to enable the successful completion of Capital projects under the government’s Capital Development Funding.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PLUMBER - CBB8-20 INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND PLANNING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SOUTH CAICOS GRADE 4.1 $843.65 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder is responsible to provide Plumbing support on all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.

JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - CBB8-21 DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND PLANNING LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1: $26,650.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: This is a mid-level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - CBB8-22 PUBLIC WORKS GRAND TURK GRADE 5.1 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This post holder will be responsible for communicating with customers and answering their queries both locally and internationally showing dedication towards making sure that customer queries are resolved on time and that they are satisfied with the organization, thereby leaving a good impression.

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

INTELLIGENCE MANAGER – JCB8-8 IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL AND EMPLOYMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 7: $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This position is to support the department in the key areas of tactical employment, training, administration, personnel management, maintenance, force protection, and sustainment of the Intelligence Team.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR SPPD - JCB8-11 STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING UNIT MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 9: $59,552.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional and technical position. This post has the responsibility of assisting in shaping and facilitating and implementing economic policies to promote sustainable economic and social development, providing project management supervision and monitoring and assessing impacts and has oversight responsibility for resource mobilization including debt contacting, negotiations and reporting, coordination of donor programs and assisting with overseeing the day to day operations of the Department.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

TAX OFFICER - JCB8-12 REVENUE CONTROL UNIT MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

AC SUPERVISOR - CBB8-23 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder responsibilities include the installation, maintenance and repairs to all air conditioning and refrigeration units in government buildings.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

QUARANTINE OFFICER - KHB8-24 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6 - $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: To oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CLIENT CARE ASSISTANT - KHB08-25 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT – WELLNESS CENTER SOUTH CAICOS GRADE 4.1: $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a practical nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient health care in the wellness center.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CLINICAL NURSE (MEDICAL) - KHB08-26 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT – WELLNESS CENTER SOUTH CAICOS GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is expected to conduct the necessary activities to get Taxpayers in default to comply with the requirements under the Revenue Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance and Arrears cases assigned by the Assistant Commissioner/Senior Tax Officer.

JOB SUMMARY: This a professional nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient/client health care in the Wellness Center/Special Needs Unit on Grand Turk and South Caicos.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CROWN COUNSEL – JCB8-13 MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 8: $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder in this position must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade as it relates to a wide range of Government financial and taxation matters.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR CUSTOMS OFFICER – JCB8-14 CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This position is the team leader responsible for the operational units within the Customs Department.

PORTER - KHB08-27 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT SOUTH CAICOS Grade 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY: To provide support service to the Wellness Center personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, moving clients and moving supplies and materials JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

MAID - KHB08-28 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT GRAND TURK Grade 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be responsible to provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the users of the facilities.

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

TURKS & CAICOS SUN

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES – (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5th April, 2019) Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM OFFICER - KHB08-29 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination of programmes and activities that would enrich the lives and quality of life of the elderly and persons with special needs.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - KHB8-30 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT/SNAP CENTER PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 8 - $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

DIRECTOR/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - KHB8-31 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 9.1 $59,552.50 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY This is a senior management position with nationwide responsibility for the administration of the Emergency Medical Services Department throughout TCI. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

CLERICAL ASSISTANT - KHB8-32 DENTAL DEPARTMENT HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS GRAND TURK& PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 3.1 $16,707.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position for the office. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER - KHB8-33 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: GRAND TURK& PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: This is senior management position with nationwide responsibility for animal health, biosecurity and administration of the Animal Health Services Division.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER - KHB8-34 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: To mitigate and /or prevent the ingress and spread of plant pests and diseases of quarantine and economic significance in the Turks and Caicos Islands, utilizing World Trade Organization, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (WTO SPS Agreement).

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

DENTAL SURGEON - KHB8-35 DENTAL DEPARTMENT HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS GRAND TURK GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The Dental Surgeon serves as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, and managing and leading a dental team in providing dental services JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

DEPUTY NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST- KHB8-36 NATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RESEARCH UNIT MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES GRAND TURK GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: To assist/support the National Epidemiologist to plan, develop and implement epidemiologic and research programmes under the auspices of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU).

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

MAID - KHB8-37 NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be responsible to provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the users of the facilities.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PORTER - KHB08-38 NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY: To provide support services to the Wellness Center personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, moving clients and moving supplies and materials JOB TITLE: LABOURER - KHB8-39 DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI-WEEKLY JOB SUMMARY: The post holder’s responsibilities include providing labour/assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

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JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

HAZARD MITIGATION OFFICER - CFB8-41 DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Hazard Mitigation Manager the Hazard Mitigation Officer is responsible for assisting the administration of the Department’s Mitigation & Planning Programmes.

JOB TITLE: PRISON OFFICER – CFB8-42 DEPARTMENT: HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES JOB SUMMARY: To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the safe custody of offenders. The successful candidate will be responsible for looking after Offenders and to help them lead law abiding and useful lives in custody and after release.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

PRISON MAINTENANCE MANAGER – CFB8-43 HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION GRAND TURK GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the Maintenance of the establishment.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

PRISON NURSE – CFB8-44 HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE HOME AFFAIRS, TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION GRAND TURK GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The position has specific responsibility for the Health screening and provision of medical care and referrals at HM Prison.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER LWB8- 45 EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE & LIBRARY SERVICES EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – IRIS STUBBS PRIMARY SCHOOL SOUTH CAICOS GRADE 1.1 $499.98 BI – WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY: This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

GRADUATE PRIMARY TEACHER -LWB8-46 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND LIBRARY SERVICES NORTH CAICOS (HUBERT JAMES PRIMARY SCHOOL) $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PARKS SUPERVISOR (CIPS) CFB8-47 MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: - GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The post is a mid-level position with island-wide and national significance, mandated to assist in the planning, directing, promotion and implementation of DECR’s management of the non-protected coastal areas, Protected Areas, and fisheries infrastructures.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CONSERVATION OFFICER CFB8-48 MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 5 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a mid-level post, with national responsibility for the enforcement of all pertinent environmental, fisheries and maritime laws in TCI. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR CFB8-49 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES (DECR) MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 8 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This post supports the Director of DECR. It is a senior management position with responsibility to enforce environmental and maritime laws in the TCI. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE- KHB8-50 PRIMARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS SALT CAY GRADE 4.1 $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a practical position, with basic level responsibility for ensuring that culturally diverse populations and underserved communities receive proper medical attention in the primary health care clinics and the community at large in collaboration with other Primary Health staff.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE- KHB8-51 PRIMARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS NORTH CAICOS GRADE 7.1 $41,205. 00 PER ANNUM

This is a professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients’ health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

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MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

Salary Range: $6.50 - $7.00 per hour DATE OPEN: March 18, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Cook PROPERTY: Point Grace

Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

DATE OPENED: March 19, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Labourer PROPERTY: Point Grace

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$6.75 - $7.50 per hour

Job Overview: Perform tasks involving physical labor at work sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials.

May assist other craft workers.Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

DATE OPEN: March 18, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Bartender PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2Salary Range: $6.25 - $6.75 per hour

DATE OPEN: March 18, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Cook PROPERTY: Grace Bay Resorts

Job Overview: A Line Cook’s major responsibility is to prepare food, help the kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. They also arrange, prepare and break down the stations while maintaining the uppermost hygienic standards. Shifts vary. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$21,600.00 - $26,400.00 per annum DATE OPEN: March 18, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Housekeeper PROPERTY: Point Grace Job Overview:We are looking for a professional Housekeeper able of attending to our facilities with integrity and attention to detail. The goal is to create a clean and orderly environment for our guests that will become a critical factor in maintaining and strengthening our reputation.

Responsibilities: •Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing •Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards •Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies •Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances •Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience •Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate •Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2

Job Description:Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons. Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks. Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations. Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.

Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$6.75 - $7.25 per hour DATE OPEN: March 18, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Kids Town Counsellor PROPERTY: West Bay Club Job Overview:The Kids Town Counselor is responsible for leading and implementing different programs and experiences for children in an individual and small group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and entertainment of the participants in his/her group. The candidate will provide high quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on during their time spent at the Kids Town.Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications •Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.

•Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.

•Strong organizational and communication skills.

Physical Demands •Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which include, but are not limited to, watersport activities, swimming, team building initiatives and physical games •Must have the ability to restrain and physically support children when needed for safety in general activities This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour& Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range:$8.00 - $8.50 per hour Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than April 5th, 2019 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: humanresources@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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NIGHT AUDITOR RESPONSIBILITIES •Ensuring that all charges and credits are posted accurately to guest accounts; that the telephone call accounting system reporting has been completed and system is functional •Balancing all credit card charges to cashiers reports and hard and soft copies are balanced with credit card folios •Organizing the night audit work in an orderly manner for distribution to the accounts department •Closing out of accounts and resetting the system for the next day’s operation •Conducts analytical review of all daily Front Office and Room transactions reports and to rectify and discrepancies.

•Acting as Manager on Duty and maintain an open line of communication between guests, team members and management.

•Performing Front Office duties, processing express checkouts and assisting guests as needed during the shift REQUIREMENTS •Must have 3 or more years previous experience as a Night Auditor in a resort or condominium environment •Proficient in Microsoft office and Visual one is a MUST •Clear communications skills (written and oral) •Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays Salary commencing at $10.00 an hour and is based on experience. Belongers only need apply DIRECTOR OF CULINARY Candidate must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully leading/managing in an upscale Food & Beverage environment; with strong culinary experience and training.

• Creates, implements, and ensures Culinary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being followed in the areas of food safety, food storage, prep recipes, line procedures and all other culinary processes • Develops and operationalizes from beginning to end working with purchasing, training and operations. Assesses and checks new menu items/recipes after rollout and measures success • Implements practices and corrective measures to lower food cost, identifies best practices, and trouble shoots underperforming restaurants to get them back on track • Is the liaison between Purchasing and Operations to ensure product is available and meets our standards. Monitors purchasing practices and prices, communicates to restaurants on best practices or anticipated price fluctuations.

• Performs a Quarterly Culinary Audit of each restaurant and regular store visits spot checking safety practices on visits (walk in organization, temps, sani buckets, etc.) and observes, corrects and trains the food safety habits of our Team Members (handwashing, cooling, etc.)

• Measures recipe adherence (tastes, observes, course corrects with Teams, etc.) on EVERY visit to a restaurant • In conjunction with the Training Department, is responsible for the culinary set up of restuarants (e.g. smallwares, kitchen set up, training week prep lists, etc.)

Qualifications: • 10 years’ experience in culinary operations. Multi-Unit culinary operations experience is preferred • Proven leadership skills with a strong ability to assess talent and build effective teams.

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

• Proven success in collaborative leadership and working with cross-functional leadership.

• Ability to create effective project management plans, timelines and organization processes.

• Strong business acumen with results orientation to drive key business performance metrics.

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

Salary commencing at $50,000.00 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 April 5th, 2019

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

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TAKE A WALK ON THE FUN SIDE

11th Annual Spring Fun Walk & Run Saturday, March 30 @ 5:30 a.m.

FortisTCI main office on Leeward HWY Come out and run, walk or cycle with us for our 11th Annual Spring Fun Walk & Run! Get some exercise, enjoy a hot breakfast, meet with local NGOs and spend time with family and friends at the largest FREE walk-a-thon in the TCI. Prizes for: 1st place male, female and child 13 or under in the 10K 1st place cyclist Grand raffle prize!

Register today by emailing dkrzanowski@fortistci.com or visit our office on Leeward Highway.

Free T-shirts for early registrants.

2017 Winner

Allied Member of the Year

BCMS 681102

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

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LOCAL NEWS

LOCAL NEWS

2019 Fortis TCI National Science & Technology Fair Highlights C

lement Howell High School emerged winner of the FortisTCI National Science & Technology Fair on Thursday, March 7th, 2019 at the Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

The school’s project, ‘Glasstastic Building Solutions’, earned the $1,000 prize ahead of Holy Family High School’s two projects ‘Helio Tropic Solar Plane’ and Photo Resistor Controlled Smart Bulbs’, which tied for second placed and earned the $500 prize.

In the primary school science project category, International School of the TCI’s ‘Bananas for Energy’ won first prize, ahead of Eliza Simons Primary School’s ‘Chocolate Cooler’ and Providence International Academy’s project, ‘Are Sugars in Fruit and Honey the same as table sugars’.

The FortisTCI National Science and Technology

Fair, hosted in conjunction with the Department of Education, returned for its ninth staging this year, following a break in 2018.

“The Science Fair means a lot to us at FortisTCI. We believe this event plays an important role in elevating the study of science and technology in our schools, in exciting our students about scientific exploration, and guiding them to career paths in science and technology,” stated Senior Vice President of Corporate Services and CFO Ruth Forbes.

“That is why we sponsor and host this event, in partnership with the Department of Education. In doing so, we are proud to showcase the good work of our students, and highlight the important role of our science teachers in developing and nurturing their talent,” Mrs. Forbes added.

Minister of Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services Hon. Karen Malcolm brought greetings on behalf of the TCIG during the awards ceremony

Gardiner High School students pose with their entry, “Seagrass and Paper, an Alternate Source of Insulation”

His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman poses with Enid Capron Primary School students during the awards ceremony`

Judges for the high school projects evaluate Elite High School’s

Students from the International School of the Turks & Caicos Islands pose with their trophies and the Governor, the Premier, Minister of Education, FortisTCI Senior VP Ruth Forbes and Hon. Doug Parnell

His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman poses with students from the International School of TCI`

His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman poses with Iris Stubbs Primary School students

His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman poses with Ona Glinton Primary School students

His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman poses with students from Providence International Academy

Hon. Premier Sharlene Cartwright poses with the science fair team from H.J. Robinson High School

His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman poses with students from Shining Stars Preparatory School

His Excellency he Governor Dr. John Freeman poses with students from Wesley Methodist School

Hon. Premier Sharlene Cartwright poses with students and teacher from British West Indies Collegiate

Elite High School poses with their entry, “Recycling Art Materials”

Students from Clement Howell High School pose with their project, “Glasstastic”.

Students from Clement Howell present their project to Science Fair attendees

Students from Ona Glinton Primary School demonstrate their project

Hon. Premier Sharlene Cartwright poses with the science fair team from Holy Family Academy

Students from Shining Stars Preparatory School present their project to the judges

Students from Providence International Academy pose with their project, “Are Sugars in Fruits and Honey the same as Table Sugar”

Hon. Premier Sharlene Cartwright poses with the science fair team from Wesley Methodist School

Students from Ona Glinton Primary School show their love of science as they pose in front of their project, “Solar Water Heater”.

Senior VP of Corporate Services and CFO of FortisTCI Ruth Forbes brings remarks on behalf of FortisTCI during the awards ceremony

Senior VP of Corporate Services and CFO of FortisTCI Ruth Forbes presents an award to Eliza Simons Primary School Students

Rev. Frednor Toussaint of Wesley Methodist Church opened the awards ceremony with a prayer

Students from Eliza Simons Primary School pose with their project, “Chocolate Cooler”.

Students from the International School of the Turks & Caicos Islands present their project to attendees

MILLS Institute students pose with their project, “Human’s Saliva can Kill Germs”.

Senior VP of Corporate Services and CFO of FortisTCI Ruth Forbes presents an award to Holy Family Academy

Iris Stubbs Primary School students pose with their project, “Harnessing the Wind on Our Island”.

Minister of Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services Hon. Karen Malcolm presents an award to the science team from Wesley Methodist School

Jamie Banhalmi, science teacher for Holy Family Academy, gave the welcome address at the awards ceremony

Minister of Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services Hon. Karen Malcolm presents the first place trophy to the science team from Clement Howell High School for the High School Project competition

Students from Holy Family Academy pose with their various entries including two projects, creative art and graphic art entries

Enid Capron Primary School students and teachers pose with their project, “Manipulating electromagnets”.

Students from TCI Middle School pose with their entries in both the graphic arts and creative arts categories

Minister of Education, Youth, Culture & Library Services Hon. Karen Malcolm presents the first place trophy to Eliza Simons Primary School for the Primary School Project competition

The Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex was packed with eager students looking to learn more about science

The Clement Howell High School team poses for pictures with all their trophies

The science team from Holy Family Academy pose with His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman while displaying their numerous trophies

Students from H.J. Robinson High School pose with their project, “Plastics into Fuel”.

Senior VP of Corporate Services and CFO of FortisTCI Ruth Forbes poses with students from Providence International Academy

Ona Glinton Primary School students present their project to FortisTCI employees

Judges from the science fair pose for a group shot

A table of awards for the science fair winners

Students from Long Bay High School present their project to Electricity Commissioner Malik Cummings and Senior VP of Corporate Communications and CFO of FortisTCI Ruth Forbes

Students from Maranatha Academy pose with their project, “Beautiful Benefits of Brown Seaweed”.

Long Bay High School poses with their project, “Seaweed as Fertilizer”

His Excellency the Governor Dr. John Freeman presenting certificates of participation to Eliza Simons Primary School students

H.J. Robinson High School present their project to the judges`

Representatives from the DECR set up a table to inform attendees about our Beautiful by Nature Islands

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KEM GARDINER AND FEARLESS PRAISE

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

JARON NURSE

ANGEL COLEBY-TAYLOR

JAY MORLEY MINISTRIES

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ENTERTAINMENT

Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

Judge allows courtroom cameras for trial of R. Kelly

Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business, putting “Cinderella,” The Simpsons,” “Star Wars” and “Dr. Strange” under one corporate roof.

The deal is likely to shake up the media landscape. Among other things, it paves the way for Disney to launch its streaming service, Disney Plus, due out later this year. It will also likely lead to layoffs in the thousands, thanks to duplication in Fox and Disney filmproduction staff.

By buying the studios behind “The Simpsons” and X-Men, Disney aims to better compete with technology companies such as Amazon and Netflix for viewers’ Cars enter and leave Fox Studios, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Los Angeles R. Kelly’s defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, speaks with reporters attention - and dollars. in an earnings call in February that movies. Though Disney owns at the Leighton Criminal Court after a hearing regarding cameras in

Disney needs compelling Disney Plus and other direct-to- Marvel Studios, some characters the courtroom for his client’s upcoming case on Friday, March 15, TV shows and movies to persuade consumer businesses are Disney’s including the X-Men had already 2019, in Chicago viewers to sign up and pay for yet “No. 1 priority.” been licensed to Fox.

Cameras will be allowed in the courtroom another streaming service. It already Cable and telecom Disney also gets a during the trial and pretrial hearings in R. Kelly’s has classic Disney cartoons, “Star companies have been buying the controlling stake in the existing sexual abuse case, but the R&B singer’s accusers can’t Wars,” Pixar, the Muppets and some companies that make TV shows and streaming service Hulu, which it be photographed or filmed without their consent, a of the Marvel characters. With Fox, movies to compete in a changing plans to keep operating as a home Disney could add Marvel’s X-Men media landscape. Although internet for more general programming. judge ruled Friday.

The Grammy-winning singer didn’t attend and Deadpool, along with programs providers like AT&T and Comcast Family-friendly shows and movies the brief hearing in Cook County Circuit Court, but shown on such Fox channels as FX directly control their customers’ will head to Disney Plus. his attorney took a similar position to the lawyer for Networks and National Geographic. access to the internet in a way No pricing has been “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett earlier this week and Fox’s productions also include that Amazon, YouTube and Netflix disclosed for Disney Plus. The welcomed cameras in the courtroom.

“The Americans,” This Is Us” and do not, they still face threats as streaming service will feature five “Mr. Kelly wants this to be an open and “Modern Family.” those streaming services gain in categories of material: Disney, Pixar, transparent process,” said attorney Steve Greenberg.

The deal helps Disney popularity.

Marvel, Star Wars and National further control TV shows and AT&T bought Time Warner Geographic. Disney charges $5 a “So far there have been rumors, there have been allegations ... but with cameras in the courtroom, movies from start to finish - last year for $81 billion and has month for ESPN Plus, a service that everyone will see what really happens.” from creating the programs to already launched its own streaming offers programming distinct from

The judge in Smollet’s case, who also sits distributing them though television service, Watch TV, with Time the ESPN cable channel. on the Cook County Circuit Court, hasn’t decided channels, movie theaters, streaming Warner channels such as TBS and Meanwhile, Fox Corp. — yet whether to allow cameras during the actor’s trial services and other ways people TNT, among other networks, for $15 the parts of 21st Century Fox that on charges accusing him of lying to the police about watch entertainment. Disney would a month. are not part of the deal, including being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. get valuable data on customers In addition to boosting the Fox News, Fox Sports and Fox With neither side objecting to them , though, it’s and their entertainment-viewing Disney streaming service, expected Broadcasting — started trading on almost certain that the judge will allow them. habits, which it can then use to sell to debut next year, the deal paves the Nasdaq under the “FOX” and

As for Kelly’s case , Associate Judge Lawrence advertising. the way for Marvel’s X-Men and “FOXA” tickers on Tuesday.

Flood said cameras will be allowed going forward,

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the Avengers to reunite in future beginning with the next hearing on March 22. He also said two of Kelly’s accusers have already indicated that they don’t want to be photographed, filmed, or have their voices recorded in court.

Kelly, 52, has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse pertaining to four women, including three who were minors at the time the abuse allegedly occurred. The abuse in question is alleged to

Kevin Tsujihara has have occurred over roughly a decade, starting in the resigned as the head of Warner late 1990s.

Bros as one of Hollywood’s most

The Kelly and Smollett cases have helped powerful studios investigates a turn the hulking courthouse on Chicago’s South Side report that he improperly helped into something of a legal television studio in recent an actress obtain roles at the studio. weeks.

He is the latest in a line

While there have been several cases filmed of executives to lose their jobs in Cook County since cameras were first allowed in in the media business following courtrooms in late 2014, it wasn’t until last fall that accusations of improper conduct or they took center stage in one of the most significant sexual harassment. trials in recent Chicago history.

“It is in the best interest of WarnerMedia, Warner Bros, our employees and our partners for Kevin to step down as Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros,” WarnerMedia Chief Executive John Stankey said in a statement on

Songs performed by Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper and Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment Kevin Tsujihara arrives at the premiere of Monday. a Robert F. Kennedy speech are among 25 recordings

Tsujihara’s departure from “King Arthur being inducted to the National Recording Registry. the AT&T Inc-owned studio follows the company’s ability to execute everyone within our organization

The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that “La Bamba,” Gunsmoke” and “Hair” a March 6 article in the Hollywood going forward,” Stankey said in his is truly admirable, and I won’t let are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year. media attention on my past detract Reporter that said an actress had statement.

The national library chose a few more memorable titles Stankey did not specify from all the great work the team is sought his help in landing roles including Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” Earth, what mistakes Tsujihara made. doing.” after they had sex.

Wind & Fire’s “September” and Sam & Dave’s “Soul Tsujihara did not address

The report included text Only two days before the Man.” messages between Tsujihara and Hollywood Reporter published why he was leaving in the email.

The registry is adding Kennedy’s recorded the actress that appeared to reveal its story, Tsujihara was given an Earlier this month, following speech after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 they had sex. Tsujihara has not expanded, more powerful role as the Hollywood Reporter story, assassination — two months before Kennedy was killed. directly addressed his relationship part of a restructuring of AT&T’s Tsujihara’s attorney said the

Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly,” Lauper’s “She’s executive did not have a direct role with the actress, whether they had WarnerMedia.

So Unusual” and Jay-Z’s “Blueprint” album are being “It has become clear that in the hiring of the actress in any sex, nor his involvement in helping added. my continued leadership could be movie. her career.

Other songs being added include Nina Simon’s AT&T is continuing to “Kevin acknowledges a distraction and an obstacle to “Mississippi Goddam,” Sylvester’s “You Make Me Feel that his mistakes are inconsistent the company’s continued success,” work with an outside law firm to (Mighty Real)” and “Schoolhouse Rock!” with the company’s leadership Tsujihara said in an email to complete its investigation into the

The library selects titles for preservation expectations and could impact employees on Monday, which was matter, Stankey said. because of their cultural and historic importance to the seen by Reuters. “The hard work of American soundscape.

Warner Bros CEO Kevin Tsujihara resigns as AT&T probes ‘mistakes’

Songs by Jay-Z, Lauper being added to Recording Registry

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE Soda, sports drinks tied to higher risk of early death

People who consume lots of sugary sodas and sports drinks every day may be more likely to die early of causes like heart disease and cancer than people who rarely if ever indulge in these beverages, a U.S. study suggests.

Heavy soda and sports drink consumption was associated with a 28 percent higher risk of early death from any cause, a 31 percent higher risk of death from heart disease and a 16 percent increased risk of death from cancer, researchers found.

“Here in the U.S., about half of the population consumes at least one sugar sweetened beverage per day,” lead study author Vasanti Malik, a nutrition researcher at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, said by email. “Replacing sugar sweetened beverages with other beverages, particularly water, is one strategy to improve health and longevity.”

Sodas, sports drinks and other sugar sweetened beverages are the single largest source of added sugar in the American diet, researchers note in Circulation. Although consumption has declined in the past decade, it has rebounded slightly in recent years - and the typical adult gets about 145 calories a day from these drinks.

The study wasn’t a controlled experiment designed to prove whether or how sugary drinks might directly cause health problems or send people to an early grave. But it’s likely that both the added sugars and calories in these beverages play a role, Malik said.

That’s because the link between sugary drinks and early mortality wasn’t as strong once researchers accounted for diet and lifestyle factors, including how many calories people consumed.

When people drink sodas and other sugary beverages, they may be more likely to develop risk factors for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic health problems, Malik said. They also may consume more total calories than they otherwise would, which contributes to obesity as well as an increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

And the increased risk of cancer seen with sugary drinks is “likely driven by diet-related cancers, including breast cancer and, to a lesser extent, colon cancer,” Malik said.

In the current study, the risk associated with sugary drinks rose with higher consumption for men and women.

Artificially sweetened beverages could be used to replace sugary drinks, but high consumption of the artificially sweetened drinks should also be discouraged, the research team says. That’s because among heavy consumers of sugary drinks, substituting one artificially sweetened drink per day was tied to a slight reduction in the risk of early death.

However, women who drank four or more artificially sweetened drinks per day had a higher mortality risk than other women in the study.

Data for the analysis came from 37,716 men in the Health Professionals follow-up study and 80,647 women in the Nurses’ Health Study.

Researchers accounted for other dietary factors, physical activity and obesity, so that any effect measured could be independently linked with sugarsweetened beverages.

During 34 years of follow-up in the nurses’ study, 23,432 women died, including 4,139 who died of heart problems and 8,318 from cancer.

Over the course of 28 years in the health professionals study, 13,004 men died: 3,757 from heart issues and 4,062 from cancer.

More research is needed to verify the connection between artificially sweetened drinks and mortality risk, the study authors note. It’s also possible that results for these study participants might not represent what would happen for other U.S. adults.

Even so, the results add to the mounting evidence that sugary beverages like sodas and sports drinks are harmful, said Nicola McKeown, a researcher at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University who wasn’t involved in the study.

San Francisco officials look to ban sale of e-cigarettes

San Francisco officials on Tuesday proposed legislation that would ban the sale of e-cigarettes from companies such as Juul until a review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as part of the city’s efforts to tackle underage vaping.

District Supervisor Shamann Walton will also introduce legislation at a meeting of the city’s board of supervisors to prohibit the manufacture and distribution of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, on city property.

A statement from the City Attorney’s office said the legislation would prevent e-cigarette company Juul from expanding on city property if engaged in the sale, manufacture and distribution of tobacco products.

Juul is the largest U.S. e-cigarette maker. Shares of Altria Group Inc, which holds a 35 percent stake in the company, closed down 2.3 percent.

“By law, before a new tobacco product goes to market, the Food and Drug Administration is supposed to conduct a review to evaluate its impact on public health. Inexplicably, the FDA has failed to do its job when it comes to

A woman smoking a Juul e-cigarette e-cigarettes,” City Attorney Dennis Herrera said.

Earlier in March, the FDA released formal plans to curb the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and slow a surge in teenage use of the popular nicotine devices.

The proposal also mandated makers of e-cigarette products to submit a formal application to the FDA by August 2021 in order to keep selling them, a year earlier than previously proposed.

FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said on Tuesday that the regulator should consider whether pod-based nicotine products

should be sold at all given the recent increase in the use of the products by American teens.

“I’m having debates about whether or not flavored products should be sold in convenience stores and I think the real debate is whether or not any of these products should be sold in convenience stores,” Gottlieb, who is leaving the agency, said at the Brookings Institution in Washington.

A Juul spokesman said the proposed legislation would only limit adult smokers’ access to products that could help them switch away from combustible cigarettes.

Excess pregnancy weight gain tied to risk for delivery complications Women who gain more weight than recommended while pregnant may increase their chances for serious complications at delivery, a study of more than a half-million births in New York City suggests.

In particular, women who gained more than 20 pounds above the guideline amounts had significantly higher rates of heart failure, severe high blood pressure and needing a transfusion or ventilation, researchers report in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

“We’ve seen a huge surge in . . . maternal mortality in this country, and when we look at the risk factors that are potentially modifiable, gestational weight gain is one that can change throughout pregnancy,” said lead author Dr. Marissa Platner of Emory Healthcare and the Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 2009, the National Academy of Medicine revised guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy based on women’s pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI, a ratio of weight to height).

Women in the normal BMI range of 18.5-24.9 are encouraged to gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Those with a BMI below 18.5 should gain 28 to 40 pounds. Women who are overweight before becoming pregnant should gain less during pregnancy: 15 to 25 pounds for

those with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 and just 11 to 20 pounds for those with a BMI of 30 or higher.

Nearly half of all pregnant women in the U.S. gain more than what’s recommended, however, particularly those who are overweight or obese before pregnancy, the authors note.

“It’s really important to optimize your nutrition, diet and exercise before you become pregnant and then during pregnancy,” Platner said in a phone interview. “It’s one of the most important things you can do to affect your pregnancy outcomes.”

For the new study, the researchers analyzed 515,148 singleton births using 2008-2012 New York City data that included information about pre-pregnancy weight and gestational weight gain, as well as serious deliveryrelated complications such as lifethreatening diagnoses, life-saving procedures or death.

About one quarter of the women gained less than recommended, one third gained within the recommended range, another third gained 1-19 pounds more than recommended and 8 percent gained more than 20 pounds above the guideline for their pre-pregnancy BMI.

Overall, the two groups with weight gains above the guideline range had higher rates of complications at delivery. For

example, these women were nearly four times more likely to experience heart failure during a procedure, and about two and a half times more likely to require ventilation.

“We saw the increase affect women across the spectrum for all pre-pregnancy weights,” Platner said. “Many physicians and women focus on weight gain only in the overweight or obese groups, but it’s important for everyone to talk about it, not gloss over it because they’re thin before pregnancy.”

Women whose prepregnancy BMI was below normal had the highest risks with weight gain above the guideline range. But apart from gestational weight gain, rates of severe complications were highest for women with pre-pregnancy BMI in the obese range.

Women and their doctors need to know about these guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy, said Dr. Michelle Kominiarek, a maternalfetal medicine specialist with Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, who wasn’t involved in the study.

“A discussion of weight gain goals and methods to achieve those goals should be a priority for providers to have with their patients,” she said by email.

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TURKS & CAICOS SUN

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

MARILYN’S COSMETICS

North Caicos Adventures

North Caicos Contracting

Location: Providenciales Is seeking one Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 246-1721 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking a General worker Duties include: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Protecting equipment and making sure there are no inadequacies Salary is $7.00 per hour To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 342-1515 This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker to assist in cleaning, washing linens, sterilizing equipment used on a daily basis. Must be able to work late hours Must work 6 days per week Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact 343-5143 This is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

Location: North Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties may include general cleaning, washing cooking and washing To work 6 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 946-7437 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

Location: North Caicos Is seeking a Construction Supervisor Salary is $12.00 per hour To work 6 days a week Duties: Supervising construction, overseeing workers time sheet and quality control Please Contact: 946-7437 This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

Claudette Gibson

EXECUTIVE TOURS LTD

Alexcia Lindsay

Caicos Seafood

Claudina Malcolm

Seeking to fill the position of General Maintenance For Apartment Complex Must have general construction knowledge of carpentry, electrical and plumbing Wages: $8.00 per hour Contact phone number 232-7950 please no calls after 5 pm or on Sundays Position currently filled

by Work Permit Holder

Is seeking the following position: Bus Drivers Required to drive buses in order to transport passengers from one place to another Needed to work six days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour Interested persons may contact Executive Tours Ltd. 941-7974 Belongers only need apply Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

Is seeking a Domestic Worker In Grand Turk To do housekeeping work Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English To work Monday-Friday for $700 per month Please Contact: 247-3990 Please Email: alexciahaye4life@ gmail.com This is a First Time Work Permit Application Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

In South Caicos Is seeking 1 Plant Worker To work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact #231-2025 Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board This position is temporarily held by a work permit holder

Location: Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker To do housekeeping work Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 244-2520 This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales #814072

Kirk Forbes Snr

Leila Simms

Sharper Image

E & V Construction

Devon Seymour

Location: Grand Turk Is seeking a Mason and a Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Mason Duties: Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 431-2640 These positions are new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales #814072

Location: Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week To do housekeeping work Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English Please Contact: 242-6478 This positions is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

Location: Airport Hotel Plaza, Providenciales Is seeking one (1) Barber Utilize clippers, combs, rushes, scissors, and blow-out guns to style and cut hair To work 6 days per week Salary $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 232-6695 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

Salt Cay Divers

Willette Pratt

Seeks to employ a Labourer in Grand Turk At a salary of $300.00 per 5 day week Successful applicant will be required to maintain the property by trimming the trees and cleaning the yard.

Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and to Miss Roberts at Tel no.441-4005’ This position is presently being held by a work permit holder

Simeon Hamilton Seeks to employ a Labourer in Grand Turk At a salary of $250.00 per 5 day week Successful applicants will be required to maintain the property by cleaning and trimming trees Note this position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board 1 and to Simeon Hamilton at Tel no.

244-0440

Location: Salt Cay Is seeking Scuba Instructor Must be PADI Instructor with 15 years of experience, certified boat captain, outboard mechanic Salary $10.00 per hour Please Contact: 649-245-1063 or email karen@saltcaydivers.com This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

M & W MEP Services

The LUX Car Wash

LUX Rent A Car

IS Seeking a Labourer In Grand Turk Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines To work 5 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 232-5540 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales #814071

Karmala Roberts

Location: Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking a Mechanic Helper Duties: To assist the head mechanic, body work, spraying cars and replace engineer To work 6 days per week Salary $9.00 per hour Please Contact: 231-2650 This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

#814077

Location: Market Place, Leeward High Way Is seeking (2) Tire Repair Attendant Must be able to change Tires, Repairing flat tires and know how to work under pressure (1)Car wash Attendant Must be able to wash cars in fast speed To work 7 days a week Salary for both is $6.25 per hour These positions are new Please Contact: 341-3279 Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

#814072

#814073

Location: Grand Turk Is seeking a House Keeper/ Nanny Duties: Basic cleaning, to take care of a toddler, preparing meals, cleaning and doing laundry To work Monday to Friday and occasionally on weekends Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 241-5722 This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board #814074

Location: Market Place, Leeward High Way Is seeking three (3) Customer Service Representative Job Duties: Answering telephone calls, answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services Salary is $7.00 per hour To work 5 days per week These positions are new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

# 814076

JACQUES ROCK NEEDS DOMESTIC WORKER In Grand Turk Duties include providing regular housekeeping.

This may include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, laundry and cleaning dishes Salary $6.25 per hour To work 6 days per week Please Contact 241-2436 This position is currently being held by a worker permit holder Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

Seeks to employ a Mason in Grand Turk At a salary of $300.00 per 5 day week Successful applicants will be required to lay cement blocks and plaster as per approved building plans Note this position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and Jean Jerome at Tel no. 242-1358

Angela Brooks Location: Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Helper to start immediately Salary is $6.25 per hour Interested persons may contact: 232-2769 for further details This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road in Providenciales

Coral Reef Bar and Grill Location: Salt Cay Seeking a Cook for Breakfast and lunch Must have 10 years experience Duties include cooking, cleaning, bartending, serving and baking Salary: $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 649-245-1063 or email karen@saltcaydivers.com This position is new . Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

TURKS & CAICOS SUN

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Provides professional secretarial services for the Chief Executive Officer.

•Arranges the appointment diary of the Chief Executive Officer •Meets and greets CEO’s guests •Provides professional management of CEO’s telephone calls •Responds to routine office correspondence.

•Drafts response to correspondence for the Chief Executive Officer’s signature.

•Maintains proper database for data storage and retrieval of information. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

•Opens, sorts and distributes incoming correspondence for CEO and the Board.

•Prepares and modifies internal/external documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails.

•Takes minutes at CEO initiated meetings such as Heads of Department meetings.

•Plans, organizes and co-ordinates functions and special events for the Board and CEO. •Assists with the preparation of business presentations.

•Coordinates Board Appeals and other meetings.

•Assists with general office administration.

•Ensures that the NHIB buildings, generator, A/C units and grounds are properly maintained.

•Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any other person authorized to give instructions or assignments REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERISE/SKILLS This position requires a High School Diploma and three (3) years on the job experience; an Associates Degree from an accredited College is preferred. Also: •Secretarial skills •Excellent time management skills •Telephone skills •Strong written, oral and computer literacy skills, including knowledge of data processing, spreadsheet preparation and presentation graphics programmes.

•Effective, interpersonal, communication and customer services skills Salary: Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CASHIER/CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. (Grand Turk) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Stamps all registration forms when received.

•Reviewsand scans all registration forms prior to processing to ensure all necessary documents are attached to the correct member’s record.

•Enters registration details for all registrants into electronic system in a timely manner.

•Updates all work permit renewals in the system..

•Processes change request forms for addition/termination of employees.

•Collects contributions from insured employers, employees, self-employed and voluntary contributors and issues receipts for monies collected •Informs contributors of over and under payments when issuing receipts.

•Ensure customer calculators are submitted prior to posting payment.

•Prepares and balances cash at the end of each work day.

•Ensures that payments records are current with additional information noted as necessary.

•Ensures all daily close out reports are signed and dated.

•Reports all compliance activities to the Supervisor.

•Records and forwardsall applications for Clearance Letters for processing.

•Take photographs for NHIB ID cards.

•Ensures that all Registration Forms and Daily Close Out Reports are filed in a timely manner.

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•Contacts employers in relation to the submission of registration form for verification.

•Assists with maintaining a positive image of the NHIB. •Provides administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations o Ensures that all supporting documents are accessible and filed appropriately o Ensures the confidentiality and security of all registration files.

•Ensures customers are served in a professional manner.

•Ensures that all Customer Service queries are answered or directed to the immediate supervisorwhen necessary.

REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERTISE/SKILLS: This position requires a High school Diploma and two years on the job experience; An Associates Degree from an accredited college is preferred. Also: •Customer service experience.

•Able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

•Data is entered accurately.

•Excellent communication (written/verbal)skills.

•Able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

•Reliable, able to perform under pressure, shows initiative and adept at multi-task.

•Must be a team player Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. *OFFICE ATTENDANT (Providenciales) POSITION SUMMARY: To perform a variety of office support duties and to carry out the cleaning function of the National Health Insurance Board office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Distribute correspondence as required, complete errands on behalf of the office, assist with the preparation of room for meetings, prepare and serve refreshments when required, perform daily cleaning duties to ensure the office is clean and safe for staff and perform any related duties assigned from time to time.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE JOB: •Requires walking and extensive use of hands, pushing, bending, lifting, twisting,standing, reaching, kneeling and carrying heavy items. o Physical Demands •Lifting: Under 20lbs 50% of work time •Carrying: Over 25lbs 10% of work time •Pulling: Over 20lbs 50% of work time •Work Environment: Exposure to chemicals

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED: •This position requires knowledge of health and hygiene requirements, ability to understand basic materials, must have an eye for details, maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, ability to understand and follow simple written instructions and basic time management skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Primary level education, at least (2) yearsof experience in a similar position.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker.

Qualified Belonger applicants should submitapplications the National Health Insurance Board Human Resource Department and a copy to the Commissioner of Labour & Immigration Board.

SALARY: $9.25 per hour All Applications should be addressed to: Sheena Smith-Yip National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected foran interview will be contacted.

Deadline for Submission is March 29, 2019

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C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road Providenciales Is seeking to employ a Project Analyst Requirements and Responsibilities: • 10 years experience.

•Hourly rate $17.00 • Maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.

• Prepare subcontractor pricing •Review bid requirements •Prepare construction budget • Maintain cost keys and price masters.

• Resolve cost discrepancies.

• Solve complex problems arising during ongoing projects.

•Developing technical specifications and diagrams.

Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone ________________________________________ C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road Providenciales Seeking to fill the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic •Hourly rate $15.00 •To work 6 days per week •10 years experience in this field •Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of heavy duty equipment.

Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone _________________________________________ C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road Providenciales Seeking to fill the position of Mechanic Assistant.

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

or

email

address:

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

•Hourly rate $9.00 •To work 6 days per week •Assists in the repair and upkeep of Heaven Duty equipment.

Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone __________________________________________ C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road Providenciales Seeking to fill the position of a Mechanic.

•Hourly rate $12.00 •To work 6 days per week •10 years experience in this field.

Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone ___________________________________________ C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road Providenciales Seeking to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Operator.

•Hourly rate $15.00 •To work 6 days per week •10 years experience in this field.

•Certified in using construction Vehicles such as bulldozers, allterrain forklifts, Mobile cranes and backhoes.

Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone ____________________________________________ C.B.M.S. Ltd. 131 South Dock Road Providenciales Seeking a Laborer • Hourly rate $8.00 •To work 6 days per week Please Contact: 331-0221 or 941-3400 This position is currently not held by anyone Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Air¬port Road in Providenciales

INTERISLAND AVIATION SERVICES SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES WHICH ARE:

GROUP

interCaribbean Airways, Provo Air Center, Flight Support Limited, Caribbean Aviation Maintenance Services has the following position(s) currently held by work permit holders available for immediate filling; Aviation Technical Record administrator: 5 or more years’ experience with the knowledge and experience to perform QC data checks of the various information which managed by the technical office and resolve any ambiguities technical or other problems from engineering, operations and crew.

Maintain and manage any records associated with the maintenance management or operations.

Provide general and administrative support to Engineering department.

Salary $36,000 per annum.

Welder: 2-3 years’ experience, knowledge of using multiple welding machine to repair and maintain equipment and structures of various sizes. Must be willing to work weekend and holidays. Wage $9.00 per hour.

Gardener: 2-3 years’ experience knowledge and experience to maintain the beauty of plants outdoor grounds and trees outside, must be able to perform a range of general maintenance tasks.

Wages; 7.00 per hour.

Interested persons send resume to HR@ intercaribbean.com. Belongers and PRC holders need only apply.

MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019

CARIBBEAN WORLD

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

Haitian government collapses

Six months after he was sworn into office, the government of Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant was forced out of office Monday after the Lower Chamber of Deputies voted overwhelming to remove it from office.

The move came as Prime Minister Céant had gone to the Senate for a meeting only to find 13 Senators present.

The Senate, citing the recent arrest of five armed Americans last month and their subsequent release with the help of the State Department, had summoned both Céant and his justice minister to its chamber on Monday.

Senate President Carl Murat Cantave tweeted that due to the lack of a quorum, the prime minister’s session is being rescheduled for Wednesday.

However, in the Lower Chamber of Deputies, where 104 Deputies, were present, they voted by a wide margin to censure the Prime Minister.

The agenda of the session was adopted by 88 deputies, 12 against and four abstentions and without the prime minister present, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies announced the continuation of the interpellation.

“The results of the session will

be communicated to him,” said Deputy Gary Bodeau.

In the vote to remove the government, 93 law makers voted in favour of the motion, six against and three abstained.

A letter will be sent to the President Jovenel Moise regarding the appointment of a new prime minister.

“The Government of Jean Henry Céant received a motion of censure from the Chamber of Deputies with 93 votes in favour, six against and three abstentions,” the Chamber of Deputies announced just after midday on Monday.

“It was illegal.

It was unconstitutional,” said Deputy Sinal Betrand, who was among the six who voted against the government’s censure.

Political observers said that in the absence of a quorum in the Senate on Monday morning, Prime Minister Céant could not benefit from a six month stay by way of a vote of confidence.

Céant later told the Miami Herald newspaper “the decision is illegal and was outside of the constitution, It is unacceptable”.

He said that the justice system needs to shed light.

The Senate is trying to fight

Jean Henry Céant Céant’s ouster.

Céant and his 21-member cabinet will remain in office as caretakers until a new prime minister is named by President Moïse.

Under Haitian law, a caretaker prime minister and government can only oversee the country’s day-to-day affairs, and cannot enter into any new contracts.

Céant, a lawyer had replaced Jack Guy Lafontant, as prime minister

Trump to meet with Caribbean leaders in Florida

President Trump is slated to meet with the leaders of several Caribbean countries later this week at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, the White House announced.

Trump will gather with the leaders of the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Lucia on Friday to reaffirm the White House’s “strong friendship with and commitment to these countries, and signal the importance of the Caribbean to the hemisphere,” the White House said in a statement.

“The President will discuss his vision for our diverse relationships in the Caribbean and the potential opportunities for energy investment,” the White House added, noting that the leaders will also discuss Chinese economic practices in the region and the current Venezuelan leadership crisis.

Trump sparked bipartisan backlash early last year after he reportedly referred to immigrants from Haiti and African nations as coming from “shithole countries.”

He also reportedly suggested that the U.S. should welcome immigrants from countries like Norway.

President Donald Trump

“Never said anything derogatory about Haitians other than Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country. Never said ‘take them out.’ Made up by Dems,” Trump tweeted in response to a report about his comments at the time. “I have a wonderful relationship with Haitians. Probably should record future meetings – unfortunately, no trust!”

Trump has previously held high-profile negotiations at his Florida resort since becoming president. He hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate the trade relationship between Washington and Beijing and hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to discuss commerce and defense interests in 2017.

St Lucia firefighters join other public workers on strike

Firefighters Wednesday joined public servants who have taken industrial action to force the St Lucia government into commencing wage negotiations for the period 2016-18.

In a letter to the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Public Service, Peggy-Ann Soudatte, the chairman of the St Lucia Fire Service Association (SLFSA), Shane Felix, said the decision to strike was

made at an emergency meeting on Tuesday.

“Firemen decided that labour within the Fire Service Units will be withheld till the Government Negotiating Team returns to the negotiating table by Thursday, March 14. The purpose is so that salaries and benefits can be discussed,” he wrote.

The FSA also warned of the growing exasperation and

resultant low morale among its members, adding “today’s decision also took into consideration the decades-long outstanding matters confronting the St Lucia Fire Service evidenced in the most recent 2016 report by Local Partnerships LLP (A British Consultancy firm) which in effect concluded that . . . the St Lucia Fire Service is at a point of crisis”.

following a series of street demonstrations over fuel increases.

But in recent weeks, President Moise has been under pressure from opposition parties to step down over his handling of domestic affairs as well as the use of funds under the PetroCaribe an oil alliance of many Caribbean states with Venezuela to purchase oil on conditions of preferential payment.

Moise has already indicated that he does not intend to step down in favour of armed gangs and drug traffickers, acknowledging that the “the crisis we are going through is very serious”.

Last month, CARICOM leaders at their inter-sessional summit in St Kitts-Nevis “expressed deep concern about the situation prevailing in Haiti during the past three weeks characterised by violent protests jeopardising the political, economic and social stability of the country”.

“Heads of Government call upon all stakeholders to prioritise dialogue as a means to address peacefully and meaningfully all relevant issues and to create the conditions for lasting political stability essential to the sustainable economic and social development of Haiti.”

J’can teen in The Bahamas charged for breaches of Dental Health Act

Jahvonie Montaque outside court

A male teen from Jamaica has been charged with breaches of the Dental Health Act in The Bahamas following accusations that he has been posing as a dentist over the last five months.

According to Bahamas news media, Tribune242, the teen, 18-year-old Jahvonie Montague yesterday denied practicing and advertising himself as a dentist between October 28, 2018 and March 13 when arraigned before Magistrate Kara TurnquestDeveaux.

The West Bay Street resident is said to have further denied being found in possession and/or control of various dental health appliances, equipment or supplies without the proper authority, which he used to practice dentistry or perform dental work, on March 13.

Tribune242 said Montague has since been remanded and the matter adjourned until Thursday.

The teen is reportedly married to a Bahamian woman who is understood to be pregnant.

Tribune242 further reported that the magistrate indicated that Montague’s official status in the country would have to be confirmed by the Department of Immigration.

Montague was charged under the Dental Health Act as opposed to the Penal Code and as such the magistrate will be using the adjournment to “review the matter and to ensure that the proper law is applied to Montague’s case”.

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Money laundering report finds ‘major deficiencies’ in Cayman

The Cayman Islands has on a visit to the Cayman Islands major shortcomings in its ability in December 2017, the report to analyse and understand the analyses the level of Cayman’s risks from money laundering and compliance with 40 Financial terrorism financing. Large money Action Task Force standards to laundering investigations and combat money laundering and prosecutions are non-existent terrorism financing. and the use of the Financial Unlike previous antiReporting Authority to initiate money laundering assessments investigations is benign, the latest of Cayman, the fourth round of mutual evaluation report by the mutual evaluations focusses on Caribbean Financial Action Task how effective Cayman’s antiForce has concluded. money laundering regime is in

The problems partially practice. stem from a national risk On a positive note, the assessment, conducted in 2015, CFATF assessors detected “a that, given Cayman’s role as an solid and highly professional international financial centre, did institutional framework” and not focus enough on international found that almost all financial money laundering and terrorism and non-financial representatives financing threats. they interviewed “displayed a

The regional affiliate of solid understanding of risks and the Financial Action Task Force, are skilled in applying relevant the global standard-setting body control measures”. in anti-money laundering, found The CFATF further that the risk assessment provided credited Cayman with “a high a “fair level” of understanding. level of commitment” to ensuring However, it did not contain an the anti-money laundering assessment of legal persons or framework is robust and capable arrangements, nor did it include a of safeguarding the integrity of sufficient analysis of risks faced by the jurisdiction’s financial sector. parts of the financial sectors that The cooperation and are not subject to supervision, like coordination in the Cayman lawyers or excluded persons under Islands through the Inter Agency the Securities and Investment Coordination Committee and the Business Law. Anti-Money Laundering Steering

“This has resulted in Group works well, the CFATF said, major deficiencies that have but it requires further integration inhibited the jurisdiction’s ability and cooperation among law to analyse and understand its enforcement organisations and risks,” the mutual evaluation the Financial Reporting Authority report stated. at the operational level.

The high-level summary Although money of the national risk assessment, laundering offences are therefore, did not contain enough investigated and prosecuted, this information to help develop a involved almost exclusively minor comprehensive understanding domestic predicate offences. Given of all the money laundering and the shortcomings of national risk terrorism risks faced by Cayman assessment, the report noted, this entities. “may not be fully commensurate

The evaluation of with [Cayman’s] risk profile”.

Cayman’s anti-money laundering While money laundering rules and practices was adopted investigations and prosecutions by the CFATF Plenary held in focus on the identification of assets Barbados in November 2018, but that could be seized, the results only published on Tuesday. Based are “modest” and there could be

greater use of civil forfeiture.

Despite the resources available to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, “large and complex financial investigations and prosecutions have not been identified, or pursued, and there is limited focus on stand-alone [money laundering] cases and foreign generated predicate offences”, the report said, adding that there remain fundamental challenges in how the jurisdiction identifies instances of money laundering and terrorism financing for investigation.

The Financial Reporting Authority, which deals with all suspicious activity reports in Cayman, does not have the tools to assist investigative authorities in the identification of cases, the CFATF said.

Assessors found that the Financial Reporting Authority has not been able to sufficiently analyse and disclose the reports in time, nor does it have access to wider relevant information.

“The result is that there is a low level of usage of FRA’s disclosures to supplement investigations, and they have been used to a negligible extent to initiate investigations,” the report said.

Some of the legislative changes had not come in time for the assessors to evaluate their effectiveness. For instance, a risk-based supervisory regime for dealers in precious metals and stones, real estate agents and accountants had not been fully implemented.

In addition, the report said, more information should be collected on excluded persons under the Securities Investment Business Law, who must also implement appropriate antimoney laundering policies, procedures and controls.

Jamaica PM outlines new rules for appointment to public boards

A view of the Petrojam plant in Kingston

Prime Minister Andrew Holness told the nation that the Government is implementing measures to ensure that the boards of public bodies are appointed in a transparent manner, as the administration seeks to clamp down on the mismanagement of state-run entities.

“We want to ensure that the best minds and skills get a fair chance to participate. Good people will not come forward to be considered for appointment if the appointment system appears irrational, blatantly biased, overly bureaucratic or likely to impugn their integrity,” he told the House of Representatives in his 2019/20 budget presentation.

Holness, noting that regulations for a new policy to guide the process are being developed, said the new appointment regime will create a strong institutional mechanism to support ministers in identifying, selecting and appointing board members.

He explained that appointments will remain the remit of portfolio ministers, for which they will be held accountable. “It is to be expected that they (ministers) take a close interest in the process and have confidence in the people they appoint. After all, ministers can pay the ultimate price for the actions of their appointees,” he said.

According to the prime minister, a competency profile specific to each public agency will be developed and a database of candidates suitable to each agency established. Following the portfolio minister’s review and selection from a short list, the names will be submitted to Cabinet for approval.

Also included in the new policy guidelines is that ministers must approve travel for board chairmen, either to or from the island. Holness said candidates must also disclose their residency status to the minister and the Cabinet in order to inform the decision-making process about the potential cost that the Government could incur by appointing persons who live overseas, he stated.

Guyana President Granger defends legitimacy of government, still waiting to declare date for elections

President David Granger insisted that his coalition government was not unconstitutional saying there is no legal impediment that restrains it from exercising its functions or requires it to assume only ‘caretaker’ functions.

In a nationwide radio and television broadcast, Granger said that notwithstanding the passage of the motion of no confidence in the National Assembly on December 21, last year, the current political situation “should not be a cause for alarm and anxiety.

“The Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is sacrosanct and supreme; the independence of the Judiciary and the Elections Commission is respected and the National Assembly is functional,” he said, adding that he is confident that, if these institutions are allowed to function without interference, the nation could expect a good outcome to the present situation.

“ I wish to assure everyone that the government will continue to respect the Constitution, abide by the law and ensure the orderly functioning of the agencies of public administration and the efficient conduct of credible elections.”

The main opposition People’s

Progressive Party (PPP) has been calling for fresh regional and general elections in keeping with the Constitution that allowed for 30 days for the polls to be held following the passage of the motion of no confidence.

The Constitution also allows for an extension of the time, but it must be approved by a special majority in the 65-member National Assembly.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, whose motion has triggered the political stalemate here, said his party has no intention of providing the necessary support to extend the deadline even though the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said that it is unable to conduct credible elections within the existing time fare,

GECOM has suggested a date in July.

In his address, Granger said that the no-confidence vote activated four concurrent processes, all of which have a bearing on the present political situation.

He said that the authority of the legislative branch is unimpaired and that the National Assembly remains in session.

“This is essential because, under the Constitution [at Article 106 (7)],

the Assembly could be summoned to expand the time for conducting general and regional elections beyond the period of 90 days from the time of the no-confidence vote on 21st December 2018.”

He said the High Court in its ruling in January had declared that the Parliament is not dissolved as a result of the no-confidence motion. Instead, it is the holding of elections which will be responsible for the dissolution of such a Parliament.

“The National Assembly, therefore, is still vested with the authority to provide the Elections Commission with the time and resources necessary for the conduct of credible general and regional elections,” Granger said, adding that the independence of the judicial branch has been respected:

He defended the government’s decision to challenge the ruling of the High Court that found the motion of no confidence to be valid, adding the government’s right to challenge the ruling is enshrined in the Constitution.

“The legal challenges, in so far as the government is concerned, were neither frivolous nor calculated to frustrate the implications of the noconfidence vote,” he said, adding that

President of Guyana David Granger the Speaker of the National Assembly was asked to review his decision in light of the legal issues which arose as to the validity of the vote.

Granger said that the Speaker declined to reverse his decision and recommended that full, final and complete settlement of these issues by a Court of competent jurisdiction will place beyond doubt any question which may exist and serve to give guidance to the Speaker and to the National Assembly for the future.

“The government’s legal actions, therefore, can be viewed as a means of bringing clarity and certainty to the contentious issues which arose as a consequence of the no-confidence vote.”

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UWI male student accused of serial assaults against females

A male student at The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) is currently facing possible disciplinary measures for allegedly sexually assaulting several female students on the Irvine Hall dormitories of the campus.

The reports came to the Jamaica Observer last week from at least three secondary sources, including two students who revealed that the victims of the alleged assaults were afraid to come forward because the accused is reportedly still living on the hall after they reported it to the Campus Registrar and campus security.

When the Sunday Observer contacted the university to confirm whether or not the reports were valid, a marketing and communications officer said that the university is treating the reports as a disciplinary matter.

Pressed on the details of the reports, an official from the university said: “As it relates to your request for specific details on the matter, we sincerely apologise, but the UWI Mona is not in a position to discuss publicly, as it may compromise the proceedings. I do hope you understand.”

However, one of the students who asked only to be identified as a resident of Irvine Hall, confirmed that she knew of three victims, two from the region and one Jamaican, one of whom she said returned home because of the traumatic experience.

“The accusations came out during the latter part of February and the beginning of March. Several students

A section of The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus were sexually assaulted but I can confirm three. Two regional students and one Jamaican student were sexually assaulted.

“We were hearing about it from that time and the Campus Registrar was notified. The girls were told that he was not supposed to be on hall while the investigation was going on, but he was still on hall and the girls reported it to the police. The police took him in for questioning and he was later released and has been on hall since. One student ended up going back home. The other regional student is afraid and just stays in her dorm, and the Jamaican student I hardly see her around anymore. They just stay in their rooms.”

The student also revealed that she knew from the victims some of the heinous acts that the accused allegedly committed against the female students.

“One girl got bit in the face and choked. Another girl was choked.

And the third student, she was put in a compromising position in her dorm room. The students do not want to talk with the media; they just want to move on.”

The student suggested that the university officials appear to be doing nothing about the matter as the accused was recently seen on hall. “I am not seeing where anything is being done on the part of the university. He is still on

hall, still walking around, still going to classes.”

The Student Services and Development Manager of Irvine Hall and the Campus Registrar are conducting an investigation.

Meanwhile, assistant commissioner of police (retired) in charge of campus security, Keith “Trinity” Gardner told the Sunday Observer that the student was taken in for questioning and removed from the hall. He also said that his investigations revealed that the accused did assault several female students but that the assaults were not of a sexual nature.

“I can categorically say from my investigatio,n and speaking with the victims, that there was no case of sexual assault. There were reports of alleged assaults committed by one individual against several females.

“From all the witnesses and complainants that I have interviewed, none of them disclosed any sexual assault. They disclosed that they were assaulted but it was not of a sexual nature.

Statements have been collected. The complainants went to the Mona police and made reports and asserted that they did not want to proceed against the alleged offender criminally.

“It was left for the director of security of the campus to conduct an intensive investigation into the matter.

The investigation was done; statements were collected and they were forwarded to the university’s senior management along with a report.”

Opposition leaders slam Bahamas PM for ‘campaigning’ on the public purse

Leaders of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) yesterday hit back at Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis after he criticized the party at an Exuma town meeting over the weekend for not supporting a disaster management contingency loan being facilitated by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

PLP Leader Philip Brave Davis urged Minnis to “stop blaming the PLP”.

PLP Deputy Leader Chester Cooper, who represents Exumas and Ragged Island, said it is “offensive that he is campaigning using the people’s money”.

Minnis’ comments came as he unveiled his government’s plans for Exuma on the island on Saturday.

“How could he put in his mouth that the Progressive Liberal Party will not be concerned about disaster relief?” asked Davis, outside Charlotte House.

He added, “It’s time to stop blamestorming, prime minister, and start brainstorming. If there are any brains there to storm with. At the end of the day, the Bahamian people will judge.”

Reiterating his party’s position that the prime minister “would speak on the loan, Davis said there is no need to the community about beneficial to secure it because there there is no developments for Exuma and leave disaster to manage at this time. politics out of it”.

“So, why put on the books a “I was mistaken,” said Cooper.

“Not only is it comical that the contingency loan that is not necessary at this time, when you yourself have been prime minister seeks credit for capital complaining about how the books look?” works that have been developed over he asked. successive administrations, it is offensive

In January, the government that he is campaigning using the people’s debated and passed two resolutions to money.

“If he would only resist the borrow $130 million from the Inter- temptation to be petty and realize he American Development Bank (IDB).

The four opposition members should be the prime minister of all the voted against the resolutions. people of The Bahamas, not just FNMs,

Davis further insisted that the we would all be better off for it.”

Cooper asserted that the IDB prime minister has been campaigning on loan contingency was badly negotiated the public purse.

“He’s campaigning on the and one of the chief reasons the party public’s purse, that he ought to bring didn’t support it was because the funds these matters in the House of Assembly,” can’t be used to replace permanent infrastructure. he said.

“Meantime, the people of Ragged

“Man up and speak to us in Parliament and let’s debate these issues Island are left to fend for themselves as the prime minister shamelessly touts in Parliament.”

Cooper said he “had hoped, how much he covets another term in beyond all reasonable expectation” office,” Cooper said.

PLP Leader Philip Brave Davis

“What should have been some welcome good news for Exuma, has been sullied with political discord.

“The prime minister should know better, but he has so far exhibited no inclination to do better.”

Carnival Cruise Lines cancels stops to Antigua

President of the Antigua and Barbuda Cruise Tourism Association (ABCTA), Nathan Dundas, says the island could lose a significant amount of money as a result of the decision of the Floridabased Carnival Cruise Lines to cancel several schedule calls.

Dundas said that the cruise line did not give a reason for the cancellation adding “so all four ships

booked commencing next season November 2019 to 2020 – Breeze, Magic, Legend and Pride will be going to other ports.

“I am afraid that we may see more cancellations and it is indeed cause for concern as these cancellations will impact everyone business from store owners to tour operators and bars and restaurants etc.”

The ships were expected to bring in an estimated 250 000 tourists to the island.

He said that once Carnival has started the cancelation, unfortunately, I expect to see cancellations from all of its brands.

“I wouldn’t be surprised to see Princess, Holland America, Seabourn and other European Lines

making cancellations going forward,” he said.

Last month, the Antigua and Barbuda government defended its decision to enter into a multi– million dollar agreement with the London-based Global Ports Holdings (GPH) for the development of the cruise port in the capital.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne said that the US$83

million agreement with GPH would change the landscape of the island.

The GPH, established in 2004, GPH promotes itself on its website as the world’s largest cruise port operator with an established presence in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Asia-Pacific regions, including extensive commercial port operations in Turkey and Montenegro.

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UK’s May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30

Prime Minister Theresa May formally asked the European Union on Wednesday to postpone Britain’s departure from the bloc — due in nine days — until June 30.

But an exasperated EU said Britain would have to accept either a shorter delay or a much longer one.

In a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, May said the Brexit process “clearly will not be completed before 29 March, 2019” — the date fixed in law two years ago for Britain’s departure.

She asked for a delay until June 30, and said she wanted to set out her reasons to EU leaders at a summit in Brussels on Thursday.

Opposition politicians, and pro-EU members of May’s Conservative government, had urged a longer extension, saying a delay of just a few months could leave Britain once again facing a cliff-edge “no-deal” Brexit this summer. Withdrawing without a deal could mean huge disruption for businesses and people in the U.K. and the 27 remaining EU countries.

But a long extension would infuriate the pro-Brexit wing of May’s divided party, and would require Britain to participate in May 23-26 elections for the European Parliament.

May said that would be unacceptable.

“As prime minister I am not prepared to delay Brexit any further than June 30,” she said in the House of Commons.

May said a longer delay would result in Parliament spending “endless hours contemplating its navel on Brexit.”

Any delay that required Britain to take part in European parliamentary elections would be a major headache for the bloc.

Britain believes it would not have to participate if it got a three-

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers’ Questions session, at parliament in London, Wednesday, March 20, 2019 month delay, because the newly elected European parliament is not due to convene until July.

But a leading European Commission official said a June 30 extension would cause “legal uncertainty” for the bloc.

The official, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the situation, said Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker told May in a telephone call that “the withdrawal has to be complete before May 23,” the first day of the European elections.

The alternative would be for Britain to participate in the elections and accept a much longer delay, to the end of 2019 or beyond.

Britain voted in June 2016 to quit the EU, but almost three years later, its politicians are deadlocked over how — and even whether — to leave.

The only thing divided pro-Brexit and pro-EU politicians agree on is that they hate the Brexit deal May has struck with the bloc.

Nor were they impressed by her move to delay.

B r e x i t - b a c k i n g Conservative lawmaker Peter Bone

said delaying Brexit would be “betraying the British people.”

“If you continue to apply for an extension to Article 50 you will be betraying the British people.

Opposition Labour Party lawmaker Angela Eagle said May should “stop banging her head against the brick wall of her defeated deal” and seek cross-party support for a new Brexit strategy.

May’s troubles deepened when the speaker of the House of Commons ruled earlier this week that she can’t ask Parliament to vote on the deal again unless it is substantially changed. That scuttled May’s plan to try a third time this week to get the agreement approved.

May told Tusk that despite the ruling “it remains my intention to bring the deal back to the House.”

If it is approved, she plans to use the extension until June 30 in order for Parliament to pass the necessary legislation for Britain’s departure.

A delay to Britain’s withdrawal requires the approval of all 27 remaining EU countries, who are fed up with British political crisis. Juncker said EU leaders are unlikely to agree to a delay at this week’s summit.

“My impression is ... that this week at the European Council there will be no decision, but that we will probably have to meet again next week, because Mrs. May doesn’t have agreement to anything, either in her Cabinet or in Parliament,” Juncker told Germany’s Deutschlandfunk radio.

“As long as we don’t know what Britain could say yes to, we can’t reach a decision.”

Britain’s political chaos has drawn reactions ranging from sympathy to scorn at home and around the world. On its front page Wednesday, the Brexit-backing Daily Mail newspaper bemoaned the time since the referendum as”1,000 lost days.”

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New Zealand bans ‘military-style’ guns after mosque attacks

The government of New Zealand announced a ban on “military-style” semiautomatic firearms and high-capacity magazines Thursday, just a week after such weapons were used in attacks on two mosques in the city of Christchurch that killed 50 people.

An immediate sales ban went into effect to prevent stockpiling and new laws would be rushed through Parliament that would impose a complete ban on the weapons, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

“Every semi-automatic weapon used in the terrorist attack on Friday will be banned,” Ardern said.

The prohibition includes semi-automatic guns or shotguns that can be used with a detachable magazine that holds more than five rounds. It also applies to accessories used to convert guns into what the government called “military-style” weapons.

The ban does not apply to guns commonly used by farmers and hunters, including semiautomatic .22 caliber or smaller guns that hold up to 10 rounds, or semi-automatic and pumpaction shotguns with non-detachable magazines that hold up to five rounds.

Ardern’s party controls a majority in Parliament, so passage of the legislation is expected.

New Zealand does not have a constitutional right to bear arms.

The announcement brought immediate comparisons to the United States, where contentious debate over gun control remains unresolved after frequent mass killings.

Firearms experts said the ban in New Zealand has wide support.

Polly Collins of Christchurch was thrilled to hear of Ardern’s announcement as she visited a memorial to the victims.

“The prime minister is amazing,” she said. “It’s not like in America, where they have all these things and then they go ‘Oh yeah, we’ll deal with the gun laws,’ and nothing’s done.”

One of New Zealand’s largest gun retailers, Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, said it supports “any government measure to permanently ban such weapons.”

“While we have sold them in the past to a small number of customers, last week’s events have forced a reconsideration that has led us to believe such weapons of war have no place in our business — or our country,” chief executive Darren Jacobs said in a statement.

Egypt tightens restrictions on media, social networks Chief regulator Makram

Egypt’s top media regulator on Tuesday put into effect tighter Mohammed Ahmed refused to comment. restrictions that allow the state to block Mohamed Abdel-Hafiz, a websites and even social media accounts board member of the journalists’ union, with over 5,000 followers if they are said the government is threatening journalists with “vaguely defined deemed a threat to national security.

The move is the latest step by national security violations, as well the government of President Abdel- as vaguely defined political, social or Fattah el-Sissi to suppress dissent. In religious norms.”

The nine-page document gave a recent years, Egypt has launched an unprecedented crackdown on reporters broad list of prohibited topics, including and the media, imprisoning dozens and “anything inciting violating the law, occasionally expelling some foreign public morals, racism, intolerance, journalists. violence, discrimination between security forces close off a street near the Egyptian Press Syndicate during a protest by journalists, in Cairo,

The new regulations, published citizens or hatred.” Media outlets that Egypt in the official gazette late Monday, allow continue to publish “offending material” member Gamal Abdel-Rahim explained: Association for Freedom of Thought and the Supreme Media Regulatory Council will be fined up to five million Egyptian “Blocking websites is not included in the Expression.

Authorities say the measures to block websites and accounts for “fake pounds (around $298,000). The new laws. The constitution itself states that news,” and impose stiff penalties of up regulations laid out the same penalty websites and newspapers cannot be shut are necessary to prevent instability as Egypt struggles to revive its economy to 250,000 Egyptian pounds ($14,400), for outlets that publish content without down without a court order.”

He said the regulatory council and combat an Islamic insurgency in all without having to obtain a court obtaining distribution rights, plus had also ignored all of the union’s notes northern Sinai. El-Sissi has frequently additional compensation. order. suggested political rights are less Critics of the new measures and comments on the new measures.

Prominent Egyptian Since late 2017, some 500 important than the right to food, journalists have called the measures said the rules were stricter than those unconstitutional, saying they grant far- approved by lawmakers last July, which websites including news outlets and housing and other necessities, and has reaching powers to authorities to censor they said gave the government almost rights groups have been blocked, rolled back many of the freedoms won according to a recent report by by the 2011 uprising against longtime the media, in violation of basic press total control over the media.

Journalists’ union board an Egyptian watchdog group, the autocratic President Hosni Mubarak. freedoms.

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Cubans frustrated over U.S. move to end five-year visitor visas

The Trump administration’s move to end five-year visitor visas for Cubans has left residents of the island angry and frustrated that it will be even harder to see their relatives, shop, or undertake cultural and academic exchanges in the United States.

The State Department on Friday said the measure, which became effective on Monday, was taken for reasons of reciprocity because Cuba currently issues only one-time temporary visas to visitors.

Tens of thousands of Cubans had used the five-year visitor visa to travel, often repeatedly, to the United States. They now can only get a visa that is valid for one trip during a threemonth period.

Carlos Saladrigas, a CubanAmerican businessman and head of the Cuban Study Group, which advocates engagement with Cuba, said ending the visa program was mean and counterproductive.

“It will cause great harm to Cuban civil society, the very sector driving changes to the island’s political

and economic structures,” he said.

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to end the detente and engagement policy that was begun by the Obama administration in 2016 as part of its effort to end more than five decades of hostility between Washington and communist-run Cuba.

The U.S. embassy in Havana is operating with a skeleton crew because of an outbreak of mysterious health problems among its diplomats, and last year it shut down most councilor services, forcing Cubans to seek visas in third countries such as Mexico.

The Trump administration says the U.S. diplomats were the targets of “attacks.” Cuba has denied any involvement or knowledge of what caused the illnesses, whose symptoms included tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, headaches and fatigue.

Cuba on Saturday blasted the reasoning behind the U.S. visa change, saying it issued visitor visas immediately in the United States, while Cubans had to spend large amounts of money and time to travel to third countries, and

France to ban ‘yellow vest’ protests if violent groups take part

A man stand in front of a damaged shop on the Champs Elysees avenue during a demonstration by the “yellow vests” movement in Paris, France, March 16, 2019. Picture taken March 16, 2019

France’s prime minister said Paris’s police chief had been sacked and that the government would shut down “yellow vest” protests if violent groups were identified among the ranks of “yellow vest” protesters.

President Emmanuel Macron and his government have been forced back on the defensive after rioters ransacked luxury boutiques and torched cafes and a bank on Saturday in the latest flare-up of violence against Macron’s pro-business reforms.

“From next Saturday, we will ban ‘yellow vest’ protests in neighborhoods that have been the worst hit as soon as we see sign of the presence of radical groups and their intent to cause damage,” Prime

Minister Edouard Philippe said in a televised speech.

Some 10,000 people participated in Saturday’s protests in the capital, according to police estimates, including a hard-core of about 1,500 troublemakers who Philippe said were bent on “looting, destroying property and causing injury.”

“These were criminal acts. The government’s response must be strong,” Philippe sad.

A new Paris police chief would be appointed on Wednesday, he said, adding that police officers on the ground would be given more decisionmaking autonomy and handed extra equipment including drones.

People wait in line to enter the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba, March 18, 2019 then often were rejected.

“My five-year visa runs out next year and I cannot afford to travel to Mexico every year just to try to get a one-time visa,” said Marlen Calabaza, a retired telephone operator who visits Pennsylvania to help her daughter and five grandchildren.

“I feel worse for her than for me,” she said.

Yosmany Moudeja, who runs a small business helping Cubans fill out forms near the U.S. embassy, said his only customers now were people seeking permanent residence in the United States.

“If before it was difficult, now it’s impossible. If before people came to get visas to visit, now there is no one,” he said.

Man charged with distributing live stream of mass shooting denied bail

Forensic investigators work outside Linwood mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 17, 2019

An 18-year-old man was denied bail at a court in New Zealand on Monday after he was charged with distributing a live stream of the mass shooting at a mosque last week, the New Zealand Herald reported.

The man was arrested on Friday, but police have since said they do not believe he was directly involved in the attacks at two mosques in Christchurch which happened on the same day, in which 50 worshippers were killed.

He faces charges of sharing the gunman’s live-stream and posting a photograph of one of the mosques attacked with the message “target acquired” along with other chat messages “inciting extreme violence”,

the Herald reported.

His request for bail was refused but the judge granted him name suppression. He is due back in court next month.

Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a suspected white supremacist, was charged with murder for the mosque shootings. Tarrant was remanded without a plea and is due back in court on April 5 where police said he was likely to face more charges.

The teen was initially charged with publishing material insulting other races and ethnicities but that charge was withdrawn and replaced by the two new charges on Monday.

Democrats target massage parlor proprietor linked to Trump Democratic congressional leaders have asked the FBI to investigate the founder of a Florida massage parlor chain who is an alleged acquaintance of President Donald Trump, according to a letter released on Monday.

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the letter, signed by four other lawmakers. It asked investigators to look into “public reports about alleged activities by Ms. Li ‘Cindy’ Yang and her apparent relationship with the president.”

A chain of massage parlors

founded by Yang is “suspected of involvement” in human trafficking and prostitution which involves female immigrants being forced to serve as “sex workers,” said the letter to the FBI and other federal investigative agencies.

Senators Mark Warner and Dianne Feinstein and Representatives Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler signed the letter. It said Yang also reportedly created a business called GY US investments which they allege “may be selling access to the president and members of his family to clients from China.”

Michelle Merson, a Florida lawyer who says she is representing Yang,

could not immediately be reached for comment. On a website, Merson posted a video in which she said Yang is scared and in hiding.

Merson said Yang denies the allegations made against her. “Ms. Yang is not concerned because she feels she’s speaking the truth and the truth will free her,” Merson said in the video.

The Democrats’ letter said Yang’s website, which has been taken down, once offered clients the “opportunity to interact” with Trump and other political figures as well as participation in White House and Capitol Hill dinners.

The letter said that, if

proven, such allegations “raise serious counterintelligence concerns.”

It asked if Yang had been the focus of earlier federal or state probes and for an assessment of “counterintelligence risks” which Yang’s activities might have posed.

The Democrats also asked if other individuals have used Mar-aLago, the president’s Palm Beach estate, to offer foreigners access to Trump or people around him, as well as whether Yang or her foreign clients have had access to Trump or U.S. officials at the White House, Mar-a-Lago, or other Trump properties.

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The 20 unhealthiest countries on earth, ranked

A new global health ranking has identified the =18. Dominican Republic — 0.41. High levels healthiest — and unhealthiest — countries in 2019. of depression, drinking, and blood pressure gave this

The Indigo Wellness Index, compiled and Caribbean nation an identical score. led by Richard Davies at the economics consultancy =18. Egypt — 0.41. Low government spending Bloomsbury Economics and published by the on healthcare, high diabetes risk, and obesity levels tied investment business LetterOne in the new journal Egypt for 18.

Global Perspectives, is one of the most comprehensive 16. Jamaica — 0.40. The Caribbean island of records of its kind to date, covering 191 countries.

Jamaica scored poorly across a number of measures,

The index created a series of rankings based including obesity, state spending, smoking, depression, on 10 key measures, ordering the countries from the and blood glucose. weakest performers (ranked No. 1) to the strongest =16. Latvia — 0.40. Blood pressure and binge (ranked, for example, No. 191). drinking were to blame for Latvia’s place in the top 20.

The 10 measures were healthy life expectancy, =14. Trinidad and Tobago — 0.39. This dualblood pressure, blood glucose (diabetes risk), obesity, island Caribbean nation received poor scores for depression, happiness, alcohol use, tobacco use, depression, blood pressure, and blood glucose. inactivity (too little exercise), and government spending =14. Serbia — 0.39. This Balkan country scored on healthcare. poorly because of a lack of exercise and alarming blood It then calculated a ratio to assess how close pressure scores. each country is to the best score overall — the worst =12. Ukraine — 0.38. Depression and blood score is zero, while the best score is one. pressure were the categories that Ukraine scored poorly

While Canada came out on top as the healthiest on. The country has been involved in a military conflict country, war-torn sub-Saharan African countries were with Russia for years. some of the worst performers. Perhaps more surprising, =12. Lithuania — 0.38. The same two categories though, are the poor rankings for countries considered — depression and blood pressure — tied this European to be idyllic, such as St. Lucia and Barbados, which, the country for the No. 12 spot. data show, came down to poor diet and lack of exercise. =9. Georgia — 0.37. A number of categories Scroll down to see the unhealthiest countries in the stood out for Georgia, including diet (high levels of world, ranked in ascending order. obesity and blood glucose), depression, and binge

=18. Samoa — 0.41. Blood glucose levels, drinking. obesity, and binge drinking put this country into the =9. Iraq — 0.37. Inactivity, low life expectancy, top 20. lack of state spending, low levels of happiness, and

Venezuela opposition takes control of diplomatic properties in U.S.

Representatives of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido have taken control of three of the country’s diplomatic properties in the United States, Guaido’s U.S. envoy said on Monday, as the opposition presses its bid to oust socialist President Nicolas Maduro.

The envoy, Carlos Vecchio, said the opposition had gained control of two buildings belonging to Venezuela’s defense ministry in Washington and one consular building in New York.

He added that the group expected to take control of Venezuela’s embassy in Washington “in the days to come.”

Guaido, president of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, invoked the constitution to assume an interim presidency in January, arguing that Maduro’s May 2018 reelection was illegitimate. He has been recognized as Venezuela’s rightful leader by most Western countries, including the United States.

“We are taking these steps in order to preserve the assets of the Venezuelans here in this country,” Vecchio said from one of the buildings, the office of Venezuela’s military attache to Washington, after removing a portrait of Maduro from the wall and replacing it with one of Guaido.

U.S. State Department spokesman Robert Palladino told reporters the United States was “pleased to support these requests.”

In a statement, Venezuela’s foreign ministry called on U.S. authorities to “take the necessary measures to immediately reverse this forcible occupation” of its diplomatic offices. It said the transfer of possession violated international law on the protection of diplomatic properties.

Maduro, who has branded Guaido a U.S. puppet seeking to oust him in a coup, broke off relations with Washington after it recognized Guaido, calling diplomatic and consular staff back to Caracas.

Of 55 staff members, 12 decided to remain in the United States and support Guaido, Vecchio said on Monday. He added that his staff would work out of the attache building, which is in the upscale Kalorama neighborhood and has an assessed value of $2.2 million, according to

A combination of two photos shows Carlos Vecchio (L), the envoy to the United States of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, and an aide take down a picture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro (top photo) and replace it with a picture of Guaido (bottom photo) in these frame grabs from video after supporters of Guaido took control of the office of Venezuela’s military attache in Washington, U.S. March 18, 2019 Washington property records.

Vecchio spoke alongside Colonel Jose Luis Silva, Venezuela’s military attache to Washington who recognized Guaido on Jan. 27. Few other high-ranking members of the military have heeded Guaido’s call to break with Maduro, who retains the support of the armed forces and control of state functions.

On Monday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters an army general had defected and fled to Colombia. Vecchio said he was confident that Venezuela, which is undergoing an economic and humanitarian crisis, was in “an irreversible process of change” but that “it won’t come easily.”

The United States withdrew all its remaining diplomatic personnel in Venezuela last week.

high levels of obesity were the most concerning factors here.

=9. Haiti — 0.37. Haiti scored poorly on happiness, state spending, and life expectancy.

8. Central African Republic — 0.36. Life expectancy and state spending were the standout categories for this African country.

7. Armenia – 0.35. This Asian country is the seventh unhealthiest because of its blood-glucose, blood-pressure, and depression scores.

=5. Barbados — 0.34. It may seem idyllic, but this Caribbean country had alarming scores across a wide variety of categories, including blood pressure, depression, obesity, inactivity, and binge drinking.

=5. Federated States of Micronesia — 0.34.

Obesity, drinking, and low government spending on health tied Micronesia for fifth place.

4. Bulgaria — 0.33. Sunny Beach may look like the perfect holiday spot, but Bulgaria is the fourth unhealthiest country because of blood pressure, depression, and drinking.

3. Kiribati — 0.31. Obesity is the biggest concern in this country in Oceania, putting it in third place.

2. St. Lucia — 0.29. Binge-drinking, bloodpressure, and blood-glucose scores made St. Lucia the second unhealthiest country.

1. South Africa — 0.28. Scoring poorly on all measures, South Africa’s scores for obesity, drinking, and life expectancy in particular made it the unhealthiest country in 2019.

Dalai Lama contemplates Chinese gambit after his death

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, said on Monday it was possible that once he dies his incarnation could be found in India, where he has lived in exile for 60 years, and warned that any other successor named by China would not be respected.

Sat in an office next to a temple ringed by green hills and snow-capped mountains, the 14th Dalai Lama spoke to Reuters a day after Tibetans in the northern Indian town of Dharamshala marked the anniversary of his escape Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, Patron from the Tibetan capital, Lhasa, of Children in Crossfire, speaks during a press conference in Londonderry, Northern Ireland disguised as a soldier.

September 11, 2017

He fled to India in early 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese news briefing on Tuesday, Chinese rule, and has since worked to draw foreign ministry spokesman Geng global support for linguistic and Shuang said the 14th Dalai Lama himself cultural autonomy in his remote and was chosen by following centuries-old mountainous homeland. religious rituals and history, which were

China, which took control “respected and protected” in rules and of Tibet in 1950, brands the 83-year- ordinances regulating religion. old Nobel peace laureate a dangerous “Therefore reincarnations, separatist. including that of the Dalai Lama,

Pondering what might should observe the country’s laws and happen after his death, the Dalai Lama regulations and follow the rituals and anticipated some attempt by Beijing to history of religion,” Geng said. foist a successor on Tibetan Buddhists.

Many of China’s more than 6

“China considers Dalai Lama’s million Tibetans still venerate the Dalai reincarnation as something very Lama despite government prohibitions important. They have more concern on displays of his picture or any public about the next Dalai Lama than me,” display of devotion. said the Dalai Lama, swathed in his The Dalai Lama said contact traditional red robes and yellow scarf. between Tibetans living in their

“In future, in case you see two homeland and in exile was increasing, Dalai Lamas come, one from here, in but that no formal meetings have free country, one chosen by Chinese, happened between Chinese and his then nobody will trust, nobody will officials since 2010. respect (the one chosen by China). So Informally, however, that’s an additional problem for the some retired Chinese officials and Chinese! It’s possible, it can happen,” businessman with connections to he added, laughing.

Beijing do visit him from time to time,

China has said its leaders have he added. the right to approve the Dalai Lama’s He said the role of the Dalai successor, as a legacy inherited from Lama after his death, including whether China’s emperors. to keep it, could be discussed during a

But many Tibetans - whose meeting of Tibetan Buddhists in India tradition holds that the soul of a senior later this year.

Buddhist monk is reincarnated in the He, however, added that body of a child on his death - suspect though there was no reincarnation of any Chinese role as a ploy to exert Buddha, his teachings have remained. influence on the community.

“If the majority of (Tibetan

Born in 1935, the current Dalai people) really want to keep this Lama was identified as the reincarnation institution, then this institution will of his predecessor when he was two remain,” he said. “Then comes the years old. question of the reincarnation of the

Speaking in Beijing at a daily 15th Dalai Lama.”

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WORLD NEWS Death toll in Mozambique cyclone, floods could surpass 1,000: president

A general view shows destruction after Cyclone Idai in Beira, Mozambique, March 16-17, 2019 in this still image taken from a social media video on March 19, 2019

The number of people killed in a powerful storm and preceding floods in Mozambique could exceed 1,000, the president said on Monday, putting the potential death toll greatly more than current figures.

Eighty-four deaths have been confirmed so far in Mozambique as a result of Cyclone Idai, which has also left a trail of death and destruction across Zimbabwe and Malawi, with vast areas of land flooded, roads destroyed and communication wiped out.

Speaking on Radio Mocambique, President Filipe Nyusi said he had flown over the affected region, where two rivers had overflowed. Villages had disappeared, he said, and bodies were floating in the water.

“Everything indicates that we can register more than 1,000 deaths,” he said.

The cyclone has also killed 98 people and more than 200 are missing in Zimbabwe, the government said on Monday, while the death toll in Malawi from heavy rains and flooding stood at 56 as of last week. No new numbers had been released following the cyclone’s arrival in the country.

Caroline Haga, a senior International Federation of the Red Cross official who is in Beira, said the situation could be far worse in the surrounding areas, which remained completely cut off by road and where houses were not as sturdy.

Nyusi flew over areas that were otherwise accessible, and some of which had been hit by flooding before Cyclone Idai.

In Beira, Mozambique’s fourth-largest city and home to 500,000 people, a large dam had burst, further complicating rescue efforts.

Large swathes of land were completely submerged, and in some streets people waded through knee-high water around piles of mangled metal and other debris.

In the early hours of Monday morning, rescuers launched dinghies onto chest-high waters, navigating through reeds and trees - where some people perched on branches to escape the water - to rescue those trapped by the flooding.

Meanwhile, rescuers were struggling to reach people in Zimbabwe’s Chimanimani district, cut off from the rest of the country by torrential rains and winds of up to 170 kph that swept away roads, homes and bridges and knocked out power and communication lines.

Zimbabwe’s treasury has released $18 million to rebuild roads and bridges, provide water and sanitation and electricity. Families began burying the dead but the death toll is expected to rise.

Many people had been sleeping in the mountains since Friday, after their homes were flattened by rock falls and mudslides or washed away by torrential rains.

The Harare government has declared a state of disaster in areas affected by the storm. Zimbabwe, a country of 15 million people, was already suffering a severe drought that has wilted crops.

Beira, which sits at the mouth of the Pungwe River, is also home to Mozambique’s second-largest port, serving as gateway for imports to landlocked countries in southeast Africa.

The director of a company that jointly manages the port, Cornelder, based in the Netherlands, said the port had been closed since last Wednesday but would hopefully resume operations on Tuesday.

Two cranes would be working and the company had two large generators and enough fuel for now, though damage to access routes and roads further inland was more likely to cause a problem, said the director, who asked not to be named.

Pope nixes French cardinal resignation after cover-up

Pope Francis has declined to accept the resignation of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin as archbishop of Lyon after he was convicted of failing to report a known predator priest to police, the Vatican said Tuesday.

The decision greatly disappointed abuse survivors, given that Barbarin had traveled to the Vatican on Monday to present his resignation following the March 7 verdict and six-month suspended sentence he received.

The Vatican spokesman, Alessandro Gisotti, said Tuesday that during the audience, Francis didn’t accept the resignation and Pope Francis attends an audience with personnel and families of the Italian Court of Auditors instead asked Barbarin to do what (Corte dei Conti) in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican Monday, March 18, 2019 he thinks is best for the archdiocese.

Barbarin has decided to take time Francis has been loath to take such decision a mistake. away and has asked his deputy in measures lest they influence the “It shows that we are right Lyon, the Rev. Yves Baumgarten, outcome of trials. and that the problem is inherent to to assume leadership of the But the decision (religious) dogma,” he told French archdiocese, Gisotti said. nevertheless left French abuse media.

“The Holy See repeats its victims disillusioned, particularly Last year, Francis closeness to victims of abuse, to given Francis’ recent comments reluctantly accepted the resignation the faithful of the archdiocese of about ending cover-up that he of one of his key supporters, Lyon and the French church who pronounced at the end of a high- Washington Cardinal Donald are living in a particularly difficult level Vatican summit last month.

Wuerl, after he was implicated in moment,” Gisotti said.

Bertrand Virieux, a victim cover-ups from decades ago.

The French court found and co-founder of the association The cases were revealed that Barbarin had an obligation La Parole Liberee (Lift the Burden by a Pennsylvania grand jury to report the Rev. Bernard Preynat of Silence), told France Info radio report. Wuerl was never criminally to civil authorities when he he doesn’t understand Francis’ charged, but he determined he learned of his abuse. Preynat, decision and doesn’t expect could no longer effectively lead the who is scheduled to be tried on anything anymore from the church. archdiocese after he lost the trust of sexual violence charges next year, He noted the disconnect the flock and some of his priests. confessed to abusing Boy Scouts in between the “strong words Francis also accepted the 1970s and 1980s. His victims pronounced a few weeks ago that the resignation last year of Philip accuse Barbarin and other church might have given hope to victims Wilson, archbishop of Adelaide, authorities of covering up for him and to those who want some Australia, after he was convicted for years. change within the church” and of covering up abuse. Wilson’s

Barbarin has appealed “the daily reality in the church.” conviction was reversed on appeal, the conviction, which could have Another victim, the but he had already had been influenced Francis’ decision to not president of the association replaced. His future status is unclear. immediately accept his resignation. Francois Devaux, called Francis’

Gunman kills 3 on Dutch tram; mayor fears terrorism

A gunman killed three people and wounded five during a mid-morning tram ride Monday in the Dutch city of Utrecht, raising the specter of another extremist attack only days after the murderous rampage in New Zealand.

Authorities seized a Turkish-born suspect after a manhunt that convulsed the historic city of nearly 350,000 people for most of the day.

As night set in, three victims lay in critical condition, and the motive for the bloodshed remained under investigation.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte said authorities were trying to determine whether the attack had “terror motives.”

Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus said the suspect, identified as Gokmen Tanis, 37, was known to justice authorities and had a criminal record, but would not elaborate. Police said they also detained another man on suspicion of involvement but released no details.

The shooting came three days after 50 people were killed when an immigrant-hating white supremacist opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Friday prayers.

There was no immediate indication of any link between the two events.

The Utrecht attack took place at a busy intersection in a residential neighborhood. The gunman was alleged to have had an automatic weapon, Grapperhaus said.

Rescue workers install a screen on the spot where a body was covered with a white blanket following a shooting in Utrecht, Netherlands, Monday, March 18, 2019

“We assume a terror motive,” Mayor Jan van Zanen said as police searched for the killer, though he added that other motives could not be ruled out.

In the aftermath of the shooting, Dutch authorities put the Netherlands’ fourth-largest city on lockdown, raised the threat level in the area to the maximum of 5 and tightened security at airports and key buildings in the country. Police issued a photo of a bearded Tanis aboard a tram in a blue hooded top.

“If it is a terror attack,” the prime minister declared, “then we have only one answer: Our nation, democracy, must be stronger than fanaticism and violence.”

Heavily armed officers with dogs searched for the killer, gathering at one point in front of an apartment building close to the scene. However, the suspect was later arrested at another location in the city. The threat level soon

returned to 4.

Police said a red Renault compact car was carjacked shortly before the shooting and later found across town.

Local media said Tanis had been charged several times over the past years with offenses ranging from attempted manslaughter to petty crime in and around Utrecht.

Two weeks ago he was in court on charges of raping of woman in 2017, news reports said.

The identities of the shooting victims were not immediately released, and Grapperhaus would not say if any were known to the gunman.

Political parties halted campaigning ahead of provincial elections scheduled for Wednesday that will also determine the makeup of Parliament’s upper house. A televised debate also was canceled.

It was not clear if campaigning would resume Tuesday.

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EU fines Google $1.7 billion for abusing online ads market

European Union regulators have fined Google 1.49 billion euros ($1.7 billion) for abusing its dominant role in online advertising, the third big antitrust penalty they’ve given the internet giant since 2017.

The latest punishment means the commission has now issued Google with almost $10 billion in fines from probes into various parts of the Silicon Valley tech company’s business.

In the latest ruling, Google and parent company Alphabet were found to have breached EU rules by imposing restrictive clauses in contracts with websites that used its AdSense advertising business. That prevented Google rivals from placing their ads on these sites, the EU’s competition commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, said Wednesday.

“Google abused its dominance to stop websites using brokers other than the AdSense platform,” Vestager told a news conference as she outlined the results of the long-running probe.

The AdSense For Search service — known simply as AdSense — lets

Google act as a middleman between advertisers and website owners who want to make money by selling space for ads. AdSense allows web publishers such as newspapers and bloggers to place text ads on their websites, with the content of the ads based on results from search functions on their sites.

The commission said Google has 70 percent of the European market for “online search advertising intermediation.”

Microsoft filed a complaint with the EU in 2009 about Google’s service and the commission formally launched its probe in 2016, although it said at the time that Google had already made some changes to give customers more freedom to show competing ads.

Google “prevented its rivals from having a chance to innovate and to compete in the market on their merits,” Vestager said. “Advertisers and website owners, they had less choice and likely faced higher prices that would be passed on to consumers.”

Last year, Vestager hit the company with a record 4.34 billion euro

($5 billion at the time) fine following an investigation into its Android operating system. In 2017, she slapped Google with a 2.42 billion euro ($2.7 billion at the time) fine in a case involving its online shopping search results.

Google’s case highlights how the EU has led the way in promoting tougher regulation for the big tech companies . Besides cracking down on antitrust breaches by multinationals like Microsoft and Intel, the EU has enforced tougher data privacy rules that affect Facebook and other social media companies.

Google’s senior vice president of global affairs, Kent Walker, said the company agrees that “healthy, thriving markets are in everyone’s interest.”

“We’ve already made a wide range of changes to our products to address the commission’s concerns.

Over the next few months, we’ll be making further updates to give more visibility to rivals in Europe,” Walker said in a statement.

Google, which is appealing both of the earlier cases, said ahead

European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager of Wednesday’s announcement that it has put in place remedies required by the commission. The company said in a blog post that it was making some tweaks to its shopping results. It will also start asking European users of new and existing Android phones if they want to use another search service or mobile browser.

Bayer shares slide after latest Roundup cancer ruling

Shares in Germany’s Bayer’s fell more than 12 percent on Wednesday after a second U.S. jury ruled its Roundup weed killer caused cancer.

Tuesday’s unanimous jury decision in San Francisco federal court was not a finding of Bayer’s liability for the cancer of plaintiff Edwin Hardeman.

Liability and damages will be decided by the same jury in a second trial phase beginning on Wednesday.

Bayer, which denies allegations that glyphosate or Roundup cause cancer, said it was disappointed with the jury’s initial decision. Bayer acquired Monsanto, the longtime maker of Roundup, for $63 billion last year.

Bayer shares were 12.5 percent lower at 1110 GMT, the biggest intraday loss in 16 years, wiping some 8 billion euros ($9.1 billion) off its valuation.

“This looks like 2-0 plaintiffs, and clearly not helpful for the overall payout calculus and resolution of the litigation,” said Bernstein analyst Gunther Zechmann.

Glyphosate is the world’s most widely used weed killer. Monsanto’s

Roundup was the first glyphosate-based weed killer but is no longer patentprotected and many other versions are now available. Bayer does not provide sales figures for the product.

“We are confident the evidence in phase two will show that Monsanto’s conduct has been appropriate and the company should not be liable for Mr. Hardeman’s cancer,” the company said.

The case was only the second of some 11,200 Roundup lawsuits to go to trial in the United States. Another California man was awarded $289 million in August after a state court jury found Roundup caused his cancer. That award was later reduced to $78 million and is on appeal.

Baader Helvea analyst Markus Mayer noted that Bayer management announced ambitious targets in December.

“(It) is now under pressure to deliver and trying to avoid becoming a target for activist or strategic buyers.”

Activist investor Elliott already holds a stake of less than 3 percent in Bayer, Reuters disclosed last year.

Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller atomizers are displayed for sale at a garden shop near Brussels, Belgium November 27, 2017

Brokerage Warburg lowered its recommendation to “Hold” from “Buy”, arguing that the with the renewed setback upcoming glyphosate court cases would remain a drag on the share price.

Bayer had claimed that jury was overly influenced by plaintiffs’ lawyers allegations of corporate misconduct and did not focus on the science.

U.S. District Judge Vince

Chhabria called such evidence “a distraction” from the scientific question of whether glyphosate causes cancer.

He split the Hardeman case into two phases: one to decide causation, the other to determine Bayer’s potential liability and damages.

Under Chhabria’s order, the second phase would only take place if the jury found Roundup to be a substantial factor in causing Hardeman’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The jury found that it was on Tuesday.

Union Investment fund manager Markus Manns cautioned that it was too early to read anything into individual rulings in courts of first instance.

“What will be important for Bayer is the outcome of the appeals hearings,” he told Reuters, adding that Bayer should not yet engage in settlement talks.

Chhabria has scheduled another bellwether trial for May and a third trial is likely to take place this year. All three cases will be split into causation and liability phases.

Netflix says it will not join Apple TV service

Netflix Inc, the world’s dominant streaming service, will not make its TV shows and movies available through Apple Inc’s upcoming video offering, Netflix Chief Executive Reed Hastings said on Monday.

“We prefer to let our customers watch our content on our service,” Hastings told reporters at the company’s offices in Hollywood. “We have chosen not to integrate with their service.”

Apple is expected to unveil a television and video service at an event on March 25, a move that will amp up competition for

Netflix and others that deliver distracted” by rivals but still entertainment programing “learn lessons” from them.

“These are amazing, large, wellonline.

Sources familiar with funded companies with very the matter have told Reuters significant efforts,” Hastings that the service may resell said. “They are going to do subscriptions from CBS Corp, some great shows. I’m going Viacom Inc and Lions Gate to be envious. They’re going to Entertainment Corp’s Starz come up with some great ideas. among others, as well as Apple’s We’re going to want to borrow own original content. those.”

Walt Disney Co and But, he added, “we will AT&T Inc’s WarnerMedia also make this a better industry if plan to offer subscription we have great competitors.” streaming services.

Hastings also said he

Asked about the expected Netflix, like other U.S. looming competition, Hastings technology companies, to be said the biggest challenge blocked in China “for a long The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 16, 2018 for Netflix is to “not get too time.”

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Ford to boost profit-rich U.S. large SUV production again

Ford Motor Co (F.N) said it will boost U.S. production of its largest sport utility vehicles in a move to grab profits in a market where consumers favor larger, more comfortable vehicles.

Ford’s Kentucky Truck plant in Louisville will increase the production rate for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles by 20 percent in July - the second 20 percent increase in a year for both models, executives said during a media briefing on Monday.

The move highlights Detroit automakers’ aggressive efforts to capitalize on popular, profitable large vehicles in America’s heartland, even as policymakers in California, China and Europe push for smaller, electric vehicles to reduce carbon dioxide emissions linked to climate change.

The Trump administration, however, has proposed freezing U.S. fuel efficiency standards - a decision that would make it easier for automakers to sell large SUVs and pickup trucks. [nL1N20T0TB]

With gasoline relatively cheap, U.S. consumers are paying premium prices for large SUVs that seat eight people and can tow a four-ton trailer.

The average transaction price of a new Ford Expedition is $62,700, Ford U.S. marketing director Matt VanDyke said, up $11,700 from the previous year.

Ford does not disclose profits by model line. Average prices for the luxury Navigator rose to $81,000 in February from $78,000 a year earlier, according to Lincoln data.

In January, Ford said transaction prices across its U.S. model lines averaged $38,400,

A large robot nicknamed ÒKongÓ lifts the body of a Ford Expedition SUV above the $34,000 industry and those jobs will be filled average. by workers currently at Ford’s

General Motors Co Louisville assembly plant, which (GM.N), which dominates the builds small Ford Escape and North American large SUV segment, Lincoln MKC SUVs, Savona said. will launch a new generation of its Ford invested $925 large SUV Chevrolet Suburban and million to build the new generation Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, models Expedition and Navigator SUVs at later this year. Fiat Chrysler the Kentucky plant. The automaker Automobiles NV (FCHA.MI) last is pushing for market share in a month said it will re-enter the large segment it largely surrendered to SUV segment with new models due rival GM over the past decade. out in late 2020. [nL1N20L156]

Since launching its new

Ford workers and big SUVs, Ford has improved engineers redesigned portions of its share of the U.S. large SUV the Kentucky Truck assembly line segment by 5.6 percentage points, to allow for the latest increase, Ford Ford’s VanDyke told reporters on North American manufacturing Monday. chief John Savona said.

But GM still commands a

For the first time, he said, 70 percent share of a market where workers at certain stations will be vehicles sell for more than double positioned at two levels - some in the average price of a midsize pits and some on platforms - to sedan. Ford on Monday night install parts on upper and lower launched a marketing campaign to sections of a vehicle in unison. win over customers. Their slogan:

The redesigned Expedition “Built to be a better big.” and Navigator assembly system requires 550 additional workers,

Ford names Amazon veteran Tim Stone as CFO

Ford Motor Co on Thursday named Amazon.com Inc veteran Tim Stone as chief financial officer, the automaker’s first external hire for the role in seven decades.

Stone, 52, replaces Bob Shanks, who will retire at the end of 2019 after serving the company for 42 years.

Stone held various financial roles at Amazon for two decades, and was most recently CFO of Snapchat messaging app owner, Snap Inc.

He decided to quit Snap less than a year after taking the job, becoming the second finance chief to leave the company in a year since the much-criticized redesign of the app.

Stone will take over as CFO on June 1, Ford said.

The No.2 U.S. carmaker said Shanks, 66, will work closely with Stone on the transition and then on special projects through the end of the year.

The last time Ford named

an outsider to the role of CFO was in 1949 when Theodore Yntema, previously a consulting economist to Ford, was hired for the position.

Yntema mentored a group of young executives who came to be known as “the whiz kids”. The group included Robert McNamara and Arjay Miller, both of whom later became Ford presidents.

Stone will report to Chief Executive Jim Hackett.

“Bob’s leadership was integral to Ford’s comeback during the great recession,” Hackett said.

The automaker also named Mark Ovenden to the role of president of International Markets Group, replacing Peter Fleet, who will retire.

Fleet previously served as president of Asia Pacific - a region that reported the biggest loss during the fourth-quarter, hit by plummeting sales in China.

Ford, which ended 2018 with $23.1 billion in cash, said its losses in China would narrow this year.

Tim Stone

Stuart Rowley, currently chief operating officer for Ford North America, was appointed as president, Ford of Europe, succeeding Steven Armstrong who is being named as chairman, Ford of Europe.

Ford said last week it plans to cut more than 5,000 jobs in Germany and would also reduce its workforce in Britain as it seeks to return to profit in Europe.

Apple refreshes iPad lineup, with larger entry-level model

Apple has unveiled a new iPad that’s thinner and slightly larger than its current entrylevel tablet.

The new iPad Air will cost $499 and sport a screen that measures 10.5 inches diagonally. That compares with the standard, 9.7-inch iPad, which Apple will still sell for $329.

Apple has higher-end Pro models starting at $999. The new iPad Air has several features found in older Pro models, but not the latest. For instance, the iPad Air has a home button with a fingerprint sensor, while the latest Pro ditches that to make more room for the screen.

Apple is also refreshing its 7.9-inch iPad Mini for the first time in more than three years.

In the past, Apple has sometimes used older chips in the Mini, saving the latest technology for the larger models instead. This time, the Mini will have the same chip as the Air, along with support for the Apple Pencil stylus. But the Mini won’t have an optional keyboard attachment, unlike the new Air and Pro models.

The Mini will cost $399, more expensive than the larger, but older 9.7-inch iPad.

Report: National Enquirer paid $200K for private Bezos texts

Amazon founder and CEO, speaks at The Economic Club of Washington’s Milestone Celebration in Washington

The Wall Street Journal reports that the National Enquirer’s publisher paid $200,000 to obtain intimate texts between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his mistress Lauren Sanchez. American Media Inc., the supermarket tabloid’s publisher, reportedly paid that sum to Michael Sanchez, Lauren’s brother.

The Journal’s finding, attributed to people familiar with the matter, parallels the conclusion reached by private investigators working for Bezos as of early February. Those investigators reportedly found that Michael Sanchez had leaked the texts to the Enquirer, although they didn’t appear to conclude who might have paid for them.

Bezos has said AMI threatened to publish explicit photos of him unless he stopped investigating how the Enquirer obtained his private exchanges and publicly declared that the Enquirer’s coverage of him was not politically motivated.

Archaro Harvey Seeks to employ a Labourer At a salary of $250.00 To work 5 day per week Successful applicants are required to maintain the property by cleaning mooring the lawn and cutting trees keeping the yard in a pristine condition Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders are required to submit their applications to the immigration board zone 1 and Archaro at Tel no. 347-9990 Please note that this position is a new one

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MARCH 22ND 2019 – MARCH 29TH, 2019 applications 10.Reporting the status of active projects on a monthly basis, including relevant statics.

11.Any other relevant activities or duties as required by the CEO.

Skills: Job Title: MSME Services Associate Reporting to: Vice President – SME Location: Grand Turk Job Summary: The SME Intake Officer will be responsible for facilitating applications by domestic investors on the Islands; Grand Turk, Salt Cay and South Caicos. The role will Intake the Vice Present -SME in the effective running of the MSME Programme.

The role will support the Vice President SME by reviewing project proposals, following up with investors to ensure that there is a complete package of materials, arranging for materials to be distributed to the VP-SME for presentation to the Advisory Committee, providing feedback to investor clients on issueswith respect to their projects. The MSME Services Associate will be required to conduct monitoring and inspection of approved projects on the designated islands, to ensure there is compliance of the Concession Order.

Education and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Management, Marketing, Finance, Economics, English or History Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1.To provide data, information, reports and advice to assist prospective domestic investors.

2.To establish and maintain contacts and good relationships with potential investors and business locally.

3.To assist VP SME in collaborative efforts with CED to provide technical assistance and to monitor contribution agreements to fund approved technical assistance proposals.

4.To make presentations as needed to prospective MSM entrepreneurs.

5.To conduct research, as required, to assist the VP SME to identify potential domestic investors from target sectors for investment opportunities.

6.To conduct site visits to business locations and report findings 7.To conduct monitoring and inspection of small businesses with approved MSME Concession Orders.

8.To maintain and update register/CRM; 9.To assist and advise CED staff in Grand Turk with MSEME funding

Bookkeeper, Inventory and Purchasing Officer – Grand Turk (TCI) Our fast-paced operations require a high level of maturity and dedication.

We have very enjoyable working environments and amazing people from all walks of life. We require a Bookkeeper, Inventory and Purchasing Officer that is passionate, prepared to evolve with the times and become actively involved in all aspects of working in this tourism environment. The key part of this role is to be able to juggle the multiple interweaving functions whilst liaising and managing the relationships with key players internally and externally.

Communication with Head Office in POS system updates and finance recording are essential parts of each day.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements • Preferred Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management field.

• At least Two (2) years’ experience in a Financial Planning and Management related environment • Excellent Computer skills and proficiency at Microsoft Office suite • Excellent oral and written communication • High Professional and ethical standards • Excels at operating in a fast pace and multi-tasking environment • Ability to work under pressure • Pays attention to details and ability to view situations from several points of view • Demonstrated management skills with dealing with staff groups • Delegate responsibilities effectively • Ability to effectively present information to all groups Duties and Responsibilities • Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.

• Assist Accountant in Jamaica with overall financial management, planning and implementation of systems and controls for assigned location.

• Accounts Payables are updated weekly and effectively managed • Manage Petty Cash assigned to location based on needs and in line with budget.

1.Good communication and interpersonal skills 2.Strong financial literacy 3.Use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 4.Experience making presentations to large and small groups 5.Motivated with the ability to work with limited supervision 6.Ability to manage time efficiently Personal Qualities: 1.Open and engaging demeanor 2.Ability to simplify and be clear in oral communication 3.Ability to teach, encourage and positively correct CED staff and Clients 4.Hands-on approach 5.Willing to take personal responsibility 6.Able to win trust and personal credibility 7.Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients 8.Ability and proven willingness to maintain Client and ITCIA confidentiality 9.Fluent in English Salary and Allowances: Negotiable in the range of $ 39,800 to $43,600 based on qualifications and experience Application Procedure Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), and copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications should be addressed to the CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands and can be delivered in person to the Agency’s offices at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Leeward Highway or emailed to dastwood@investturksandcaicos.tcprior to the deadline date.

The subject line in the email should read “MSME Services Associate” and envelopes delivered to the Agency should have the subject “MSME Services Associate” clearly marked on the front. Application deadline March 29th, 2018.

We thank all applicants who apply for their interest in the position.

However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Prepare and send to Country Manager’s desk all payment requests and reimbursement following all defined processes and procedures.

• Ensure that Accounting Department requests are resolved and communicated in a timely manner to internal and external parties.

• Co-ordinate all inventory controls for each department • Coordinate purchasing needs of each department through department heads.

• Prepare necessary purchase requisitions to acquire needed operational items • Liaise with Suppliers with timeliness of delivery of goods • Ensure purchased items are logged in Inventory system before being distributed to any department.

• Work closely with the Country Manager in effective cost and inventory and revenue management.

• Make recommendations for cost saving techniques and proposed implementation • Manage the work permit processing of new, renewal and temporary applications • Manage monthly Statutory deductions with the government bodies associated • Be open to constant change and improvement of processes and policies.

• Assist in cost effective plans ways and means to motivate staff and teams at the location.

• Trustworthy and honest 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 March 29, 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 OPENING ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Purpose: Responsible for managing the Human Resources department ensuring effective and efficient operation of department, processes and programs; coordinate intra and interdepartmental communication. Reports to the Director of Human Resources for all HR matters.

Areas of Responsibility: •Identify staff vacan¬cies and recruit, interview and select applicants.Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs •Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.

•Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.

•Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

•Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.

•Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

•Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

•Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.

•Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.

•Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.

•Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization’s personnel policies and practices.

•Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.

•Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.

•Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

•Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.

•Develop, administer and evaluate applicant tests.

•Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions.

•Assisting the Immigration and Labour Liaison in compiling compelling arguments for work permit applications and conducting processing of work permits as assigned by the HR Director.

•Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.

•Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance.

•Assisting in any human resource related position in the absence of other employees.

•Managing special HR Related reports and projects as instructed by Management.

•Ensure confidentiality of all activity and documentation is maintained at all times.

•Other duties as may be requested or required by department or other manager.

Key Skills and Requirement: •Minimum of 2years’ experience in Human Resources or HR Related field •Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Relevant Field preferred •Knowledge of Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel •Typing and computer proficiency •Basic Mathematic Skills •Experience in ADP Software a plus Salary $35, 000- 50,000 per annum Interested applicants should apply to The Palms, in person at 16 Princess Drive, The Bight Providenciales. Hours are Monday through Friday 10AM to 12PM and bring along a recent C.V. Appointments may also be made by calling The Palms at 946-8666. Resumes can also be emailed to Tiersa Hall, Director of Human Resources at tiersa.hall@ hartlinggroup.com. Deadline for Applications March 31st 2019

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National Inter-High Track and Field champions C

lement Howell High have been crowned the National High Schools Athletics Champions at the annual National Inter-High Track and Field event hosted March 9th- 11th, 2019.

Clement Howell High ended with 649 points, followed by Long Bay High with 516. In third place

was Helena Jones Robinson with 403 points, Marjorie Basden High was fourth with 392, Raymond Gardiner fifth with 329, British West Indies Colligate sixth with 236, Maranatha Academy seventh with 122 points, International School TCI eighth place with 24 points, Precious Treasurers ninth place with 23points, Holy

Family Academy tenth place with 22 points, Champions for Christ place eleventh with 20 points, Alpha Christian Academy twelfth place with 16 points, TCI Middle thirteenth place with 15 points, Wesley Methodist High placed fourteenth place with 10, Elite High School fifteen place with 7 points, while TCIPS ended sixteenth

place with 0 points.

Female overall champion for this year is Forbes, Aniya of Long Bay High (34 Points) and Male overall champion, Stern, Zachary of Helena Jones Robinson (36 Points).

Organizers of the event thanked all who made this year’s Inter High Nationals a success.

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SPORTS

Americans to bet $8.5 billion on NCAA’s ‘March Madness’ basketball tournament

About 47 million people - one betting industry expands, major events in five American adults - are expected to like the NCAA’s March Madness are bet a combined $8.5 billion on “March providing first glimpses of how many Madness,” the annual men’s college betters may want to move from illegal to basketball tournament, a new report legal wagering, and how much money casinos, racetracks and bookmakers said on Monday.

A plurality of bettors - 29 stand to make in the years to come.

Forecasts had suggested percent - favor Duke University’s Blue Devils to win, according to a report Americans would wager $325 million from the American Gaming Association this year on another traditionally huge betting event, the Super Bowl.

(AGA), a casino industry group.

The National Collegiate Athletic But the two biggest state Association’s tournament to determine markets so far - Nevada and New Jersey the Division I men’s basketball - fell short. Nevada handled just $146 champions begins on Tuesday and ends million of legal bets, an 8 percent drop from the previous year’s record $159 April 8 in Minneapolis.

This year is the first time the million. tournament will be held since a U.S. A report from Eilers & Krejcik Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 gaming analysts on Friday estimated allowed states to legalize, regulate and that if all 50 U.S. states had legal online sports betting, sportsbooks would tax sports betting.

Eight states now offer legal sports wagers, handle $15.2 billion of total wagers including Nevada, which was never just for March Madness alone, grossing subject to a ban. about $1.2 billion of revenue.

By March of 2023, as many as

More than $5.9 billion has been bet on sports in those eight states since 39 states could have legal sports betting, the court decision, the AGA said in its Eilers & Krejcik found. report.

As for this year, March Madness

As the nascent legal U.S. sports will likely generate $4.6 billion of

General view of pyrotechnics in the arena prior to the championship game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers in the SEC conference tournament at Bridgestone Arena wagers from 40 million people betting with friends and colleagues through a total 149 million brackets, the AGA said.

The remaining $3.9 billion of wagers will come mostly by way of illegal offshore websites and bookies, though 4.1 million people will also

place legal bets through licensed casinos and sportsbook operators.

“These results indicate there’s still work to do to eradicate the vast illegal sports betting market in this country,” said AGA Chief Executive Officer Bill Miller in a statement.

Thiem topples ‘legend’ Federer to win Indian Wells title

Dominic Thiem claimed his first Masters 1000 title after coming from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 3-6 6-3 7-5 and win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday in Indian Wells.

Momentum swung in Thiem’s favor in the deciding set when he smacked a forehand winner down the line to break Federer and take a 6-5 lead.

The Austrian fell on his back and covered his face with his hands when Federer, who had been bidding for a record sixth Indian Wells title and 101st tournament victory, netted on match point.

The 25-year-old Thiem, who will rise four places to a career-high world number four on Monday, paid tribute to his opponent.

“It is such a pleasure to compete with you, to learn so much from you, and to play with one of the biggest legends of all time,” he told the

20-times Grand Slam champion during the trophy presentation ceremony.

“I feel like it’s not my right to congratulate you, you have 88 more titles than me, so I’m just hoping you play more and we can have some other big finals,” he said with a laugh.

Federer was gracious in defeat after falling in the final in the Southern California desert for a second consecutive year.

“It has been a great week for me even though it didn’t work out today,” he said.

“What a great week for Dominic.

Wonderful playing at the very end and throughout the week. You deserve it.”

Federer raced to an early lead, winning the first three games before wrapping up the first set in the Southern California desert.

But baseline specialist Thiem kept his composure and leveled the

match in the second, gaining traction by extending rallies and unleashing a torrent of high-kicking serves to keep Federer off balance.

Federer’s own serve lost some of its bite in the crucial game in the third set with the score tied at 5-5.

“The game he broke me I didn’t serve very well, so I think he took advantage of that fact,” said Federer, who was not overly down about the defeat.

“I just got my 100 (career title) in Dubai and I had a good week here,” the 37-year-old said.

“Really there is no reason to get down. Plus there is more to look forward to in Miami.”

Thiem will also play in Miami, hoping to complete the “Sunshine Double” with a victory there after his Indian Wells win.

Dominic Thiem (AUT) holds the championship trophy after defeating Roger Federer (not pictured) in the finals of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

McIlroy jumps to No. 4 in world rankings

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy jumped two spots to No. 4 in the official world rankings on Monday, a day after claiming his first win in more than a year at The Players Championship.

Dustin Johnson tied for fifth at TPC Sawgrass to maintain his slim margin at the top over England’s Justin Rose, who managed to tie for eighth after rallying to make the cut. Brooks Koepka is No. 3, followed by McIlroy, who has steadily moved up since entering the year ranked eighth. He has yet to finish worse than a tie for sixth place in six events in 2019.

No. 5 Justin Thomas T35 in nine events since the and Bryson DeChambeau second leg of last season’s both moved down a spot, FedEx Cup Playoffs.

The top 50 features and were followed by Italy’s Francesco Molinari, Rickie 23 Americans and eight Fowler, Xander Schauffele and Englishmen.

Spain’s Jon Rahm in the top —Phil Mickelson, who dropped a spot to No. 21 with 10.

England’s Tommy his missed cut, has committed Fleetwood and Australia’s to the PGA Tour’s new stop Jason Day moved past Tiger in at TPC Twin Cities in Woods, who dropped to No. Blaine, Minn., this summer.

13 following his T30 at The The July 4-7 event outside of Minneapolis takes place three Players.

Former No. 1 Jordan weeks after the U.S. Open Spieth missed the cut and and two weekends before the continued his slide, falling British Open. another five spots to No. 30.

In a statement, He has three missed cuts and Mickelson said the event was a Rory McIlroy celebrates winning THE PLAYERS Championship golf tournament at TPC has not finished better than “perfect slot” for his schedule.

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Andreescu emerges as Canada’s next great hope for Grand Slam glory Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu’s Indian Wells triumph was not shown on television in her home country but that did not dampen the excitement across a nation where the future of women’s tennis is suddenly looking as bright as ever.

Andreescu enjoyed an unprecedented run in the California desert where the 18-yearold became the first wildcard to win the prestigious event that is widely regarded as the biggest tennis tournament outside of the four Grand Slams.

“A STAR IS BORN” screamed the front-page headline of The Toronto Star on Monday Bianca Andreescu (CAN) with the championship trophy after defeating Angelique Kerber (not above a picture of a grinning pictured) in the final match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Andreescu with her eyes closed and arms around the winner’s trophy. too. So it’s crazy what a year can they burst onto the tennis scene

The Candian first made do,” Andreescu told reporters after in recent years, including former waves in January when she beat her 6-4 3-6 6-4 win. women’s world number five former world number ones Caroline “I was playing 25Ks in Eugenie Bouchard and men’s No. 3 Wozniacki and Venus Williams on Japan,” she said, referring to the Milos Raonic. consecutive nights in a tune-up WTA’s second-tier tournaments, Andreescu, brimming with event for the Australian Open. “and now I’m the... champion of confidence, will now face questions

But Andreescu took her Indian Wells. It’s crazy. Crazy is at every turn about whether she game to another level in California the word of the tournament for me. has what it takes to become the where her Cinderella run included Just crazy.” first Canadian to win a Grand Slam wins over five seeded players, The victory vaulted singles title. including former world number one Andreescu to a dizzyingly high For her part the teenager, and three-times Grand Slam winner ranking of 24th in the world, up who is scheduled to get right back Angelique Kerber in Sunday’s final.

128 places since last December. It is to work this week at the Miami

The match, however, was even more remarkable considering Open, is not about to put any not shown on TV in her homeland she entered 2019 with a now- added pressure on herself. and many Canadians took to social laughable goal of cracking the top “Like I said before, you media to blast the country’s all- 100 by year’s end. never know what next week can sports networks for not securing Andreescu’s triumph even bring. Maybe I’ll have a bad day. broadcast rights to the event. caught the attention of Canadian Maybe my opponent will play

After becoming the first Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, unbelievable,” said Andreescu.

Canadian to win a WTA Premier who posted a congratulatory note “But if I go out there Mandatory tournament, Andreescu on his Twitter account which she and play my best, then I have no reflected on the journey she took responded to by saying it is an pressure. I think the only pressure to reach the biggest moment of her honor to play for Canada. that comes to me is the pressure career.

The sudden flood of I put on myself. I try not to think

“A year ago, during this attention being directed at about the press, the fans, and period, I had been struggling a lot Andreescu is reminiscent of that anything.” with my tennis and with my body, given to other Canadians when

Giants quarterback Manning receives $5 million roster bonus

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) leaves the field after losing to the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium

Eli Manning has a lot more green in his pocket this St. Patrick’s Day.

The New York Giants paid their veteran quarterback a $5 million roster bonus that was due Saturday, virtually assuring he will remain with the Giants in 2019.

If the Giants were to change their mind and release the 38-year-old Manning, they would lose that money plus $6.2 million in dead salary cap space.

The Giants have the Nos. 6 and 17 overall picks in next month’s NFL draft, and after passing on selecting a quarterback last year in favor of running back Saquon Barkley, New York is expected to take a QB in the first round.

A rookie quarterback could learn from Manning for a year, just as Patrick Mahomes did behind Alex Smith in Kansas City. Mahomes, in his second season in 2018, was the league MVP.

Manning, the No. 1 pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, is entering the final year of a four-year, $84 million contract extension signed in 2015. His 55,981 career passing yards place him seventh on the alltime list.

Million-dollar birdie: Belgian pigeon smashes price record

A Belgian racing pigeon called Armando has sold at auction for nearly $1.5 million, more than three times the world record, the online saleroom said on Monday after a bidding war between two Chinese fanciers.

“Nobody expected this. No one,” Jorge Ferrari from the Pigeon Paradise auction site told Reuters.

Chinese enthusiasm for the long-distance racing

of homing pigeons has driven prices up sharply, with birds from the traditional heartland of the sport in Belgium being particularly prized.

However, until the furious bidding that lasted throughout Sunday evening, the record price stood at 376,000 euros ($426,422).

Armando, a record-breaking long-distance racing champion owned by Joel Verschoot, was eventually sold to an

anonymous buyer in China for 1,252,000 euros ($1.42 million).

In an indication of how the buyer may hope to recoup the investment, not only can race prize money in China reach seven figures but seven of Armando’s offspring were also auctioned for an average price of 21,500 euros each; the five-year-old Flemish flier may have highly profitable Racing pigeons are displayed for sale at the Pigeon Olympiad 2017 in Brussels, Belgium breeding years ahead of him. January 29, 2017

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