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BAN ON OLD CARS

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

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overnment is about to slam the brakes on the importation of old cars, mainly the popular Japanese right-hand drive vehicles or 242s, as they are popularly called.

Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Sharlene Robinson said in her budget speech on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019, that the ban will be on vehicles 10 years and older.

“We will be seeking to ban cars at certain age and will seek simultaneously in lowering the import duties on newer cars as an incentive,” the Premier said.

Several other Caribbean countries have placed restrictions on importing vehicles above a certain age largely because of environmental issues and vociferous complaints from established new-car dealers.

The demand for affordable vehicles together with Japan’s huge used-car market has created a lucrative industry for exporting and importing second-hand Japanese vehicles in the Caribbean.

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Usain Bolt rallies with TCI youth

sain Bolt, the world’s fastest sprinter who is on Island to promote Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) this weekend participated in a youth rally with local schools across the islands.

The Digicel Ambassador was featured at a youth rally at Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex, Downtown on Wednesday May 1st.

Pictured is Usain Bolt and students

from across the Islands doing the “To Di World” (To The World) which is known as Usain Bolt’s signature move. (See page 22 & 23 for more photograph).

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Government should stop funding SIPT trial, says Opposition Leader

By Todeline Defralien

Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Washington Misick is calling on the Turks and Caicos Islands Government to stop funding the ongoing Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) corruption trial.

This financial year, the annual allocation for the prosecution and defense of the ongoing corruption trials is $9.2 million or 3.6 percent of the national budget. Allocations for the prosecution team is $3.8 million and the legal aid for the defence team is $5.4 million. $700,000 was allocated for other Civil Recovery matters.

Referring to the trial as “gravy train”, Misick said “there is no more

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political milk in this cow for the PDM”.

These remarks were made during a House of assembly meeting on Wednesday, May 1st 2019.

He said, “This never dying always living issue that has been going on since 2009 and it is time for a line to be drawn under it. Mr. Speaker with a reference to the FSPS and my numbers may be off because I am referring to the FSPS numbers when I received it. The annual allocation for the prosecution and defense of the ongoing corruption trial in 2019/2020 is budgeted I think the Premier said $10.3million, this says $9.2million or 3.6% of the National Budget.”

He added: “Mr. Speaker at one point this trial was high as 8% of the national budget, which could be better

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spent on the police and border security.”

Misick stated that contrary to the government’s view, the British has lost the high moral ground and the hearts of those who once welcomed their intervention.

“There is no more political milk in this cow and it is time that the PDM government exercise maturity, stand with the masses and refuse to appropriate any further funding for the case unless there is a proposition to bring this matter to an acceptable and equitable close.”

He continued: “I notice strictly by nuance that the Premier and the Government thinks that there is some more political milk in this cow. It doesn’t enrich your position. In fact Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Washington it, impoverishes just all of us and so a Misick statement has to be made.

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BAN ON OLD CARS

The Premier said Government is developing and advancing a Motor Vehicle Importation policy which has multi-pronged approach to addressing the issues of derelict vehicles throughout the islands and decreasing the volume, age and fuel emissions of vehicles imported to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

She noted that the Turks and Caicos Islands currently does not have in place an effective and enforceable regime for the disposal of imported vehicles at the end of their working lives, therefore vehicles are abandoned and left at mechanical workshops or remain

on the owner premises or in “make-shift graveyards”.

She added: “It is not uncommon to see abounded vehicle in vegetated areas along streets and unpaved roads throughout the Islands.

In these conditions this defacement of the environment has become ‘eyesores’.

This also becomes a health hazard as it further becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes, rodents and pests.

When vehicles are disposed of, they are deposited at public ‘dumpsites.’ The accumulation of derelict vehicles and car parts results in crowding of public

dumps by competing for space with other wastes. This sometimes result in wastes being deposited on roads leading to dumps, which further brings down community aesthetics.”

The Premier said there is a concern that these older vehicles have a much shorter life span and after short periods become derelict, thus creating a financial liability for the government to dispose of these vehicles.

“(It) may have a potential to create environmental issues, particularly where there is no environmental impact levy imposed within the Turks and

Caicos Islands law or policy,” she said.

Mr Speaker to this end, we will be seeking to ban cars at certain age and will seek simultaneously in lowering the import duties on newer cars as an incentive. Mr Speaker this work is well advanced and the people of this country will hear more on this initiative soon.

Meanwhile Mr Speaker, I wish to assist the Minister of Home Affairs and the Road Safety Department by encouraging Turks and Caicos Islanders to enter the public transportation sector whether as bus and/or community cab operators.

Government should stop funding SIPT trial, says Opposition Leader continued from page 1 I maybe the unlikely messenger and part of the reason why we on this side haven’t been more vocal is because it is interpreted that we have the horse in the race. In any mature political system, the Opposition would have stood up and said enough is enough and that is where we are today,” said the Opposition Leader whose brothers, former Premier Michael Michael Misick and Chal Misick are among those on trial.

The Opposition Leader further expressed that it is time for everyone to stand in solidarity together on some of these issues.

“There is no more political milk in this cow for the PDM. They wouldn’t have treated you any differently than they treated us and it is time for us to understand the divide and conquer rule and it is time for us to stand with solidarity together on some of these actions that are impoverishing the island and making a mockery of the justice system. What was expected to be a relatively quick process has turned out

to be the longest legal case in recorded history. It is now time for those with the interest of the country at heart in London and in Turks and Caicos to stand up and say enough is enough.

Together let us all stand and demand a respectful end to this sad saga,” he said.

He continued: “According to a recent article in a British publication entitled ‘Trial by ordeal’, the never ending SIPT trial was referred to as absurd, suggesting that such a legal marathon should still be running and having only reached the half way stage, after three years, the defense to give evidence would be laughable in Britain.

So if it is laughable in Britain, why is it allowed and why are we supporting it.”

Misick noted that the prosecution finally concludes its cause last September after more than 200 witnesses, 2,000 exhibits and 100,000 pages of evidence including 250 charts.

In addition he said, “There is a growing opinion that the conflation of too many charges over seven defendants proceeding jointly has made the case

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An Application, REGISTERED PR 14126, by Malcolm’s Drafting & Consultancy for the Rezoning of Block/Parcel 60810/66 from (R4) Medium Density Residential (3 – 6 units/acre) to (R6) Apartments, for the construction of a two story Apartment Building (ten one-bedroom apartment units), Swimming Pool and Pool Deck wit BBQ Area, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on PARCEL 60810/66, The Bight& Thomas Stubbs, June Plum Road, Providenciales.

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

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unmanageable. On the other hand it can’t the prosecution and the defense has become a gravy train and a travesty come together? Why can’t there be that is robbing the Turks and Caicos a solution? Why can’t we all come Islands out of precious resources. Based together with some kind of alternative on a population estimate of 35,000 that will bring a just end to this matter?”

Misick expressed that because people, the case at this juncture is costing each of us just under $3,000. As of these issues he us unable to support far as I’m concerned, we have to grow this budget. up. While it is important that justice be “Mr. Speaker for all of the done, it must be seen to be done. There reasons that I’ve mentioned tonight is a saying that justice delayed is justice and especially this reason here, I cannot in good conscience support this budget. denied.”

Misick stressed that this case I cannot because there needs to be some is robbing the country out of precious will to resist what is happening. There is need for balance development through resources.

“This case is robbing the Turks and Caicos Islands and this is the country out of precious resources and if way we are spending our money. My all of the voices of these islands would daughter at the beginning of this week come together and make a statement or , she’s in Grand Turk and came home come up with our own suggestion for and said, are we so poor that we can’t a solution and put it strongly, I believe build a hotel in Grand Turk? A ten year we can then put this behind us. After old. It will take $30million to build a so many years of apartheied in Africa decent three star 100 rooms in Grand and South Africa they were able to Turk and we spent $105million for a come with a truth and reconciliation trial that is going nowhere, we should committee to solve their differences. be ashamed of ourselves,” he said.

Why can’t we come together and why

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Plans to reduce cost of living, says Premier

Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson said her government is committed to finding ways of reducing the cost of living for residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands and also the cost of doing business.

Delivering her budget speech on May 1st, 2019, she said her government’s aim is to pursue an economic growth model which not only illustrates strong positive fiscal balances but which can help to bring about positive changes for the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“We are committed to finding ways of reducing the cost of living for

persons residing within the TCI. You will recall that during the last budget session I stated that my Government will be undertaking a cost of living assessment. This work has already started and is being conducted in conjunction with the Country Poverty Assessment. So we will not only get an idea of the cost of living but also an idea of the levels of poverty which exists within the TCI,” she said.

“I am told that the cost of living survey will take approximately 6 months. However, this work will give my government a chance to devise strategies which will lower the cost of

living and implement poverty reduction strategies which will help to reduce the level of poverty.”

The Premier added: “Not only must we reduce the cost of living in the TCI but we must also reduce the cost of doing business. Potential investors sometimes find it difficult to invest in countries because of the obstacles of setting up businesses. We will therefore continue to provide the necessary investment which will make government more efficient. Therefore, providing services to residents in a costeffective manner as the government grows.”

She said Government will continue to focus on short-run macroeconomic management, which complements its long-run development policy initiatives.

“We must ensure that the economy performs for us all. Franklin D Roosevelt was correct when he said that The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much it is whether we provide enough for those who have little.”

As we move towards real progressive change, we are determined to ensure just this,” the Premier said.

No sales tax for TCI, says Premier

There are no plans to introduce a sales tax or any new taxes this year or next year, says Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Sharlene Robinson.

The Premier made the clarification Hon. Dr. Royal Robinson, the Opposition’s Appointed Member in the House of Assembly, issued a statement saying that the PDM Government intends implementing a General Sales Tax (GST).

“I wish to advise the public that the Government has no plans to introduce a new tax in 2019 or 2020,” the Premier said. “This Statement is consistent with the Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement (FSPS) laid in Parliament several months ago and the Budget laid on April 16th and now before the House where it is stated that no new tax is being forecasted or shows no new source of revenue.”

The Premier added: “We are projecting an increase in the existing revenue streams as recorded in the FSPS which is a document agreed between TCI and the UK and which sets the framework for the Budget. As stated when the Budget was laid we will focus efforts over the next year in strengthening the revenue collection and policing systems through the assistance of CARTAC who have already conducted its first visit.”

The 2018-2019 “budget book” under the Ministry of Finance, stated: “Commencement 1st Quarter 2019/2020 The introduction of a GST

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Sharlene Robinson in any country is a move toward tax reformation in the levying country. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) subsumes many indirect taxes. And is a tax on both goods and services. One of the benefits of the GST is that is seeks to regulate the disorganised/informal sectors. GST is a taxation system is a concrete base and is a transparent form of taxation.

Completion: March 2020.”

The budget book also noted that two tropical cyclones that directly hit the Islands in the 2nd Quarter of 2017-18 have underscored the need for a taxation system that is less volatile and prone to global, regional and environmental factors, while being fair, equitable and efficient. It noted that Government has begun consultations to arrive at a more appropriate taxation regime.

The Premier conceded that the Key Performance Indicator being

Opposition’s Appointed Member Hon. Royal Robinson circulated speaks to the introduction of a General Sales Tax, but she noted that the Ministry of Finance will move an amendment on the floor of the House to delete this.

“No recommendation for a new tax has been made or accepted by my Government or Cabinet. Regrettably this was not raised during the Meetings of the Appropriations Committee, then this information would have been given and the representative’s time would have better been spent. As there is no support mechanism in policy or funding, the amendment is solely to delete words,” she added.

“I assure the people of this country that we enjoy a strong financial position and are considering now how we can use the strong cash position for major national initiatives.”

Meantime, the Opposition’s

Appointed Member noted that “in typical fashion, the PDM tried to hide this fact by the late publication of the Budget Booklet in the hopes that we the people would not have read said Booklet and thereby miss it”.

He added: “The Premier as Minister of Finance is using the old tried and proven adage that if you put it in print and in plain sight, the people will miss it! Not so this time Madam Premier.

We are up to your sneak attack and are now exposing you for the devious person that you are. Instead of coming to the people and saying that her Government has run out of options and have to do something, the Premier is trying to blind side and momaguy all of us with this type of tactic.

Robinson noted that the PNP tried under former Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing to implement a form of taxation, but it was in plain sight, publicised and brought to the House of Assembly for a vote.

“Do we not remember how the then Leader of the Opposition castigated Hon. Ewing in the debate on the floor of the House of Assembly to such an extent that the Bill was defeated? Now she is trying this underhanded approach to get her way and then say, “I told you so, but you didn’t read the fine print!”

Shame on you Premier Cartwright-Robinson for trying to take the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands for fools!”

Crown Land policy is ‘insulting’

The current Crown land policy under which Turks and Caicos Islanders have to renter a raffle to get a piece of land has been described by Premier Hon. Sharlene Robinson as “insulting, regressive and not in the best interest of TC Islanders”.

“People are subject to a raffle system: a game of chance to own a stake in their country and that if you have a dream for a business, your application gives rise to a tender process that invites other bidders and the process

is long, tedious and discouraging. But this stifles development and we see this process has certainly seen a decline in land and home ownership for TC Islanders,” the Premier said during her budget speech on May 1st, 2019.

“This land policy and laws must change and the status quo is simply not working and must change,” she stressed.

She told the House that her Government has had no response to the Crown Land Proposals before the

UK and responses have been promised. “Perhaps more insulting than all this She reminded the House that a few is the fact that our people are told Parliamentary Sessions ago in response that their elected Government cannot to a Question, the Attorney General oversee a process that has to be brought Rhondalee Brathwaite, QC, revealed to an end in Cabinet. This must change. that less than 90 parcels of land had There are many successive governments that have managed lands well and will been given in the last near 7 years.

“With my Government’s do a better job if given the portfolio. vision to empower TC Islanders The mere fact that land management is through home ownership programs, tagged under an already busy Attorney we need a more favourable land policy General’s Chambers demonstrates that that will help to position our people there must be an effort to now divest and not by chance,” the premier added any lands for our benefit.

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Increase in murders ‘concerning’, says Commissioner of Police

Commissioner of Police James Smith has expressed concern about the increase in murders in the Turks and Caicos Islands, while noting that crime overall has decreased.

“We have seen a continued drop in crime overall when compared to the same period last year. We have achieved a reduction of 3% when compared to 2017/2018, with 94 fewer crimes reported. While we welcome this decrease, it is concerning that the murder count has risen from 4 in 2017/2018 to 8 reported during the 2018/2019 period.

These crimes have a major impact on the country and we continue to use all available investigative means to arrest those responsible,” the Commissioner said in his yearly report ion crime statistics.

He reported that burglaries and aggravated burglaries have also increased by 36 percent, with 377 burglaries reported in 2017/2018, compared to 510 burglaries reported 2018/2019.

In drug-related crimes, persons reported for the possession of drugs has seen a decrease. In 2017/2018, 79 crimes were reported compared to 66 crimes in 2018/2019. Offences of possession of

drugs with intent to supply are from 16 crimes to 13 crimes for the same period.

Noting that the use of firearms in committing crime puts citizens in fear and always has the potential to end in tragedy, Commissioner Smith said firearms-related crimes are down by 48 percent with 137 reported in 2017/2018 compared to 72 from the period 2018/2019.

In reference to the recovery of firearms, for the 2018/2019 period, a total of 13 firearms and 178 rounds of ammunition were recovered.

“We continue to look for ways to restrict the availability of illegal firearms coming into the country and work closely with partners in law enforcement to tighten control and make full use of our ballistic examination technology.

We are also pleased to report a 17 percent decrease in the number of Robberies across the country, these are down to 98 offences for the period 2018/2019 when compared to 2017/2018 when there were 118 offences reported. This decrease has been the trend over the last two years and we will be keeping a strong focus on these crimes to continue to bring these numbers down further,” he added.

The Commissioner said that following the implementation of CCTV in Providenciales and the second phase due to commence in Grand Turk along with the application of other technology and the increased vehicle fleet numbers, they anticipate continued success in this regard.

“We work very hard to protect our highly valued tourist sector and compile statistics to re-assure visitors and investors that the country remains a very safe destination. In this regard crimes against tourist have seen a modest reduction from 64 in 2017/2018 to 62 in 2018/2019. Again, this follows a downward trend from the year 2016/2017 when there were 108 incidents,” he added.

He also reported that for the 2018/2019 financial year, a total of 214 persons were arrested and charged and have faced or are facing the courts for crimes committed, while a total of 230 persons were arrested on suspicion for crimes committed and further enquiries ongoing.

“This year we have placed a strong focus on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults with the provision

Commissioner of Police James Smith of a purpose built centre and specialist training. We continue to invest in training for our officers to ensure they are properly prepared to deal with the many and complex issues they face on a daily basis. We rely on the active participation of our communities to assist in the fight against crime and anti-social behavior,” he added.

“I would ask householders and businesses to do everything they can to make it difficult for burglars to enter their property, perhaps by installing a home security system, keeping all doors and windows closed and secured when not at home or during the hours of darkness, and keep shrubbery and trees trimmed.

Be a good neighbor and keep an eye on each other’s property, reporting anything suspicious to the police.”

Construction sector to grow significantly this year and beyond

The construction sector is expected to record significant growth in 2019 and steady growth going forward, according to the Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement (FSPS) for 2019-2023.

The document noted that construction activity increased slightly in 2018, and that the rebuilding activities which started in 2017 has increased significantly in 2018, as persons and businesses repair their properties which were destroyed by the two hurricanes in 2017.

“This should continue in 2019 and will be complemented by other private sector developments. As a result of increases in both public and private sector spending, domestic demand should increase. Private investments will increase as more businesses and

individuals continue their reconstruction activities. In addition, the Government has more than $12 million in projects which have already been contracted and more than $38 million in new projects for the current fiscal year, with additional projects to be added in the next fiscal year, which will greatly impact the performance of the construction industry going forward,” the report stated.

The FSPS said the construction sector will also be propelled by foreign direct investment in large-scale tourism related and other projects, as well as the revitalization of stalled projects and other new private sector projects.

These will be complemented going forward by the increased public sector spending on capital works, which include rebuilding old schools, building

new schools, a number of road works throughout the TCI, repairing other government building which were badly damaged or destroyed by the hurricanes, projects funded from the Carnival Infrastructure Fund, as well as other government projects. The real estate sector is also forecasted to grow in 2018 and should see continuous growth over the next 3 years.

Meantime, it was noted that despite a forecast of a slight increase of 1 percent in the unemployment rate for 2018, employment conditions are expected to gradually improve, while inflationary pressures should continue to be well contained in the region of 2.0 to 2.3 percent over the near-term, as international oil prices remain relatively low.

The Statistics Department has therefore forecasted that based on the current economic climate, unemployment which stood at 6 percent in 2017 will increase slightly in 2018 to 7 percent but will decline to 6 percent over the next few years as more employment opportunities become available in the construction sector and more of the large-scale hotel projects are completed.

The document noted that the Agriculture and Fishing sector experienced a decline in 2017 due to fishermen not being able to engage in much fishing activities during the month of September and other periods of bad weather. The Department of Statistics is however forecasting slight growth in this sector in 2018 and 2019.

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

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Turks and Caicos Islands maintains BBB+ rating

Global Ratings Agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has once again maintained its BBB+ rating with a stable outlook for the Turks and Caicos Islands. This announcement was made on Friday 15th March 2019.

This is the sixth (6th) consecutive year that the TCI has obtained a BBB+ rating. S & P advised in their Report that the stable outlook balances their forecast of a continued economic rebound in TCI with the expectation that it will be difficult, for S & P, to fully offset

the TCI’s economy inherent structural vulnerabilities in the next two years. This is due to TCI economy’s heavy reliance on the tourism industry, which is extremely vulnerable to external shocks.

A team from S&P made the annual visit to the Islands in March and met with a range of officials from the various sectors within TCI, as part of the review process.

Hon. Sharlene CartwrightRobinson, Premier and Minister of Finance stated, “We are happy to learn of

the BBB+ sovereign rating issued by S & P for the TCI. However, it was somewhat disappointing that we were unable to obtain an upgrade in the rating despite the various policies and procedures that our Government has progressed during the last year. Nevertheless, our Government is committed to ensuring that fiscal prudence continues and that we continue to maintain a sustainable economy that benefits the people of the TCI.”

Public consultation on credit union subsidiary legislation

Recognising that credit unions could play an important role in capital formation, productive investment and ultimately the economic development of the country, the Credit Union Ordinance (Ordinance 27 of 2016) was approved in the House of Assembly on 26 July 2016 but was not brought into operation due to the requirement to have Regulations and Prudential Standards (subsidiary legislation) in place.

The general public is now invited to provide feedback on this subsidiary legislation. It dictates how the provisions of the Ordinance are to be applied and implemented, directing on the following: Licensing of Credit Unions; Management; Shares; Borrowing and

Liquidity; The Business of a Credit Union; Loan Administration; Property and Funds of a Credit Union; Amalgamation; Appointment of Receivers or Judicial Manager; Dissolution; Disputes.

The documents (in draft) are accessible via the TCI Government website: www.gov.tc. They can also be accessed on the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission website at link: http://tcifsc.tc/publications/ consultative-documents.

Comments can be sent to the following email addresses: creditunionconsultation@gov.tc or consultation@tcifsc.tc

Persons wishing to provide feedback in hard copy, may submit

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written representation to: The Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment, The Treasury Building, Downtown, Providenciales or Durham’s Building, Lighthouse Road, Grand Turk. Envelopes should be clearly marked: “Feedback on Credit Union Legislation”.

Two town hall meetings are scheduled for the islands of Grand Turk and Providenciales, respectively.

On Grand Turk on Monday, 6 May 2019 at Dillon Hall at 6:00p.m. and in Providenciales on Thursday, 9 May 2019 at Airport Inn, Conference Room at 6:00p.m.

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More specialised medical services to be offered in TCI

The National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) is identifying areas of specialized health care that can be incorporated into the existing services within the Turks and Caicos Islands to reduce the number of persons who travel overseas for such services and in so doing increase efficiency.

This was contained the Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement (FSPS) for 2019-2023, which stated that the focus for this financial year is on areas of cardiology and ophthalmology, which have consistently been identified as areas that require increased on island services due to the epidemiological profile of the TCI Population and the financial and social cost incurred.

Meantime, in her May 1st, 2019 budget address, Premier Sharlene Robinson said the number of overseas referrals decreased by 2.6% between the financial years 2017/18 and FY 2018/19.

There was also a 24% decrease in the use of air ambulances with a concomitant increase in the use of chartered flights. This, she said, is partly due to efforts being made to, whenever practicable, transfer patients via chartered flights as opposed to the more expensive air ambulance transfers.

She noted that air ambulance transfers are also associated with a delay

in transfer because there are no air ambulance providers based in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Commercial flights also decreased by 10%. The decrease in the number of overseas commercial flights is likely to be related to the overall decrease in overseas transfers, she explained.

These contributed to a 14% decrease in total overseas travel cost for the financial year 2018/19 ($3.7million) when compared to financial year 2017/18 ($4.1million). The specialties of Ophthalmology and Cardiology accounted for the most of the Treatment Abroad Programme (TAP).

There were 263 ophthalmology (246 adults, 17 paediatric), 238 cardiology (188 Adult, 50 paediatric), 84 vascular surgeries, 60 oncology, and 13 neurosurgery referrals during FY 2018/19.

However, the Premier said, there was an overall decrease across the board, with the exception of vascular surgery, which went up by 25%.

This is related to the increase in chronic Non Communicable Diseases (NCD’s), particularly diabetes, throughout the Caribbean and elsewhere, which leads to conditions such as vascular disease and renal failure

requiring vascular surgery intervention.

She noted, however, that all overseas treatment claims for the financial year 2018/19 have not yet been received. However, based on recent trends, it is expected that total overseas healthcare claims (including travel, treatment, and subsistence costs) for financial year 2018/19 will not exceed 2017/18.

Overseas treatment costs in particular are projected to have reduced by 5% between the two financial years (FY 2017/18 and FY 2018/19). It is also projected that once all claims for FY 2018/19 are tabulated, there would be at least a 2% reduction in the average TAP claims cost per overseas referral (from approximately FY 2017/18 $16,000 to $15,600 FY 2018/19).

The Premier also reported that during financial year 2018/19, local medical claims amounted to $ 1million, an increase of 13% from 2017/18.

This was accompanied by a 5.2% increase in total number of local medical visits, from 27, 312 in financial year 2017/18 to 28, 808 in the financial year 2018/19.

Pharmaceutical costs increased by 14% compared to the previous financial year from $3,133,599.00 in FY 2017/18 to $3,518,759.00 in FY

2018/19.

This is likely to be related to the reported increase in local medical visits, the Premier said, adding that the cost of medications is also increasing, as is the use of more expensive drugs to treat cases when other options have failed.

The total local travel claims cost was $783,377.00, an increase of 10% compared to FY 2017/18. This, she noted, could be related to an increase in travel between Grand Turk and Providenciales to access services that were not currently available/offered in Grand Turk.

High Cost Cases

The Premier also stated that the NHIP continues to have a relatively small number of high cost cases that have a significant impact on the cost of care.

There were 39 beneficiaries in FY 2018/19 with claims greater than $100,000.00.

These beneficiaries had catastrophic events, which accounted for around 45% of total treatment expenditure ($9.1million; costs incurred by 10 of the 39 totaled $5,141,909.00.

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Usain visits TCI to help launch TCI Film Festival

By Todeline Defralien

Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest sprinter is in Turks and Caicos Islands to help promote the inaugural Turks & Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) which is scheduled to take place on Providenciales from November 15th to 17th, 2019.

The launch of the event was celebrated on May 1st, 2019 at Shore Club Resort, followed by a cocktail reception which allowed for mix and mingle and was also where World renowned Turks and Caicos artist, Bradley Theodore Harvey unveiled and auctioned a special new piece.

With a dual theme of Blue and Green, A homegrown festival, the TCIFF will showcase cinematographic stories centred on oceans and the environment with international features, short films, documentaries, and workshops.

There is no longer a dedicated cinema in Providenciales, the home of the festival but two specially designed screening rooms will be created at the host venue, The Shore Club and The Palms.

The Festival has secured an exciting partnership in its first major sponsor, telecommunication provider Digicel TCI.

During a press briefing on Wednesday May 1st, Festival Director Colin Burrows said, “The film festival came about couple of years ago when we were talking about trying to find

Addison Stoddard, Digicel TCI CEO, Usain Bolt, Director of Sports for TCI, Jarrett Forbes and five year old Jessie Hall something culture that will bring different strands of the islands together and because I work in the film industry it was my default answer to have a film festival. The more we’ve done this, the more it is becoming and there is a real value for this in the islands.”

He stated that there is a small but significant young group of filmmakers and they want to give them an opportunity to showcase their work.

He added: “One of the things that have been fantastic is working with the kids on the islands. We are already up and running with the schools program and I am hoping for a lot of beginnings.

I am not expecting to fix the problems of the environment and I am not expecting

to change the artistic of the islands but I want to give kids a chance to follow their dreams and this will give them that chance.”

Digicel Ambassador, Usain Bolt said he is very happy to see things like this happening in the Caribbean in general.

“I feel like if you have a festival, it s yearly thing and you can come and learn from different people than it will come together as one.”

Asked what is next for himself, Bolt replied: “There’s a lot going on but mainly I work with my sponsors. I haven’t decided what I directly want to do now. I am just trying to enjoy retirement a little bit. I do have a few

upcoming projects that I am working on but for me I leave that up to my team to deal with but personally I am just trying to relax and do a lot of charity work and work with my sponsors. That’s my focus for the next two years and then after that, I will figure out what I want.”

The three-day festival will run several film strands screening at multiple locations, plus workshops and the Making Waves discussion program.

In addition, throughout 2019 the Festival will be working with local school children, teaching film-making skills that will encourage them to create short stories about conservation from their unique perspective.

The organizing committee comprises Islanders and residents with experience in the film industry, the hotel business, the media and the environment.

In addition to the films, there will be film-maker Q&A, seminars and workshops which will bring Hollywood professionals to the Island to debate and discuss the best ways to tell compelling stories about the environment.

A gala evening is to be hosted at The Shore Club on Long Bay.

The Turks and Caicos International Film Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of the environment and showcasing local emerging talent. Find out more on the website: tciff.org or contact info@tciff. org.

Flow customers now connect faster and easier

Flow customers can now make each day across our network. share life’s special moments faster We have made it simpler for and easier with access to increased customers to connect and share data plans. without worrying about running

The new plans give out of data. In fact, the concept of customers up to 10GBS of data which ‘Always On’ or ‘Always Connected’ is a massive upgrade to the existing drove the design of these plans. pre-paid data packages. The new Customers have told us that they “Always On” Prepaid Plans were rolled want to have their phones’ data on at out today at the Flow Headquarters all times without fear of going over to media partners and influencers, their existing plans and incurring joining a total of ten (10) markets to high costs and we listened. We are unveil exciting new deals for Flow no longer talking about megabytes, but rather Gigabytes of data! With customers.

“Life is about moments.” so many options to stream movies, said Flow Acting Country Manager, download music and share photos Audley Gibbs, “The new plans are across our networks we have given designed to enable the millions of customers much more data with our happy connections our customers new plans.”

Darron Hilaire Jr, Marketing, Communications and Acting Retail Sales Lead, said “The new pre-paid plans range from 1 to10GBSof data and many include additional benefits like FREE local minutes to call any network and FREE access to messaging on the most popular social media platforms like Snapchat, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter – (SWIFT). The plans are also available in convenient sizes from 1 to 30 days to suit customer’s needs.

Hilaire added: “Customers will also see a refreshed look and feel in stores and around the island. We enhanced the customers’ experience at our various touch points including our retail stores and kiosks, contact

centre help desk and our new and improved My Flow self-care app and website.”

Addressing employees in a special launch event for the new plans, Gibbs said, “It’s a great time for our customers and our employees.

We are determined to bring a level of passion to our customer service that will require every single employee to be focused on delivering the best experience for our customers. We must ensure that each of life’s most important moments, no matter how small or big, is easily captured, experienced, and shared and we enable those moments. Every one of us must become ‘moment-makers’ for our customers.”

Provo Juniors place 2nd at first international tournament

By Todeline Defralien

Provo Juniors performed exceptionally well at their first ever international tournament at the Miami Cup & Showcase Boys U13 Bronze division.

The fourteen team members poured their hearts out on the field and came out in 2nd place in the Miami tournament.

The Miami Cup & Showcase Tournament was held the weekend of April 26-28, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

The team was welcomed back home on Monday April 29th with a trophy in hand, medals, and a warm greeting by family members, friends and the local media.

Striker, Louis Mccab, said, “It was a good weekend. We won three games in a row but unfortunately we lost the final, but it was a good time.

We scored one, but then they scored two, so we lost. Even though we came second, I am still happy that we still brought a trophy and it is our

first competition that we went to as Provo Juniors and we’re just happy.

We trained every Monday and our coaches gave us good tips on how we should play at the tournament.”

Asked about the experience they had, Mccab stated that it was good because in Turks and Caicos there are not many teams to play against so they had the opportunity to play against other teams in America.

In addition, Team Captain, Kristen Howell added: “We feel great.

We’re glad that we came second and honestly I think that we tried our best and we made our country and couches proud. Next for us are more international tournaments, making more goals and winning more trophies and medals. ”

Youth football club, Provo Juniors FC, was established in May 2018 with its main purpose to provide players with a football ‘club’ environment, creating a strong feeling of ownership and being a part of the group

The team and their coaches as they arrived at the International Airport

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Local Chefs represents TCI well at World Gourmet Summit 2019

By Todeline Defralien

The 23rd World Gourmet Summit, one of the most anticipated culinary festivals in the world, for the first time included participants from the Turks & Caicos Islands in its 2019 edition.

The summit which began on April 1st, 2019 and continued through to May 12th, 2019 across various restaurants and venues in Singapore, saw a great historic representation by Team Turks and Caicos as they showcased TCI’s culture and heritage through food.

Pigeon peas & grits, conch, coco lumps were some of the delightful local dishes served to Singaporeans which they experienced for the first time.

The Turks & Caicos Islands culinary team included Culinary Ambassador Nikita Skippings, Lorraine Kenlock and two junior chefs Kevin Missick and Robinangel Simons. The chefs were accompanied by Mary Lightbourne Deputy Director of Tourism, Nikheel Advani Co-Founder of CFWF, Murad Mohamad CFWF Committee Member, and Stacy Cox CEO of TCHTA. Chefs, Lorraine Kenlock and Nikita Skippings participated in a number of events including Chefs’ A La Minute Meet the Stars and the Opening Reception.

The Opening Reception included notable guests such as ambassadors various embassies and countries, WGS International master chefs and other talented chefs in the industry, media, and industry heavyweights.

Team Turks and Caicos returned to Providenciales on Monday April 29th where family members and friends waited at the International Airport with cheers of excitement as they welcomed the team back home.

Chef Nikita Skippings, Culinary Ambassador of the TCI said, “Being the

Left to Right: Murad Mohamad CFWF Committee Member, Mary Lightbourne Deputy Director of Tourism, Junior Chef, Kevin Missick, Chef Nikita Skippings, Culinary Ambassador of the TCI, Stacy Cox CEO of TCHTA and Chef Lorraine Kenlock Culinary Ambassador of the Turks and Caicos on a world class platform.

Caicos Islands, it is my national duty to Junior Chef, Kevin Missick said, promote the culinary culture thereof and “I was honored to be brought along on the entire experience was extraordinary. this trip and it was a great experience for A part of it was adapting a restaurant me as well to experience the Singaporean which is called a ‘pop up’ for about seven culture and also to showcase our country’s days a week where we introduced flavors foods to them. I learned a lot and as the of the Turks and Caicos Islands to over Junior Chef of the culinary team. I am 150 Singaporeans a day. The flavours glad that I had the opportunity to take was explosive to them with ingredients in all of this knowledge with my friends which some have never seen like pigeon and family (the team).” peas & grits, conch, coco lumps and Stacy Cox, CEO of the Turks & having it presented in such a way. It Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association was a grand experience that I wouldn’t expressed gratitude to Caribbean Food & trade for the world and I think that this Wine Festival and the Tourist Board for will open up a gateway for the Asian allowing them to travel to Singapore. community to want to flock to Turks and “As a representative from Caicos and experience our culinary wave TCHTA, words cannot express the that is embraced in the world.” gratitude that we have to Caribbean

Skippings thanked everyone Food & Wine Festival and to the Tourist who played a part in giving them the Board for allowing us through our little opportunity to represent Turks and chefs program to have these junior chefs

escorted to Singapore. The experience for them is something that they cannot put a dollar-value on. Being in Singapore as one of the first Caribbean countries to showcase at World Gourmet Summit was something that will be in the minds of this entourage for many times to come. We are already in discussion about next year and what that looks like, feels like, who will be going and who will be showcasing at World Gourmet Summit.

It was an amazing experience for all, it was two days to get there and two days to come back and next year we look forward to a longer experience.”

The culinary team from Turks & Caicos Islands was sponsored by the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board and The Caribbean Food & Wine Festival (which is underwritten by Grace Bay Resorts and The Wine Cellar).

A REWARDING CAREER WITH COMO HOTELS and RESORTS STARTS TODAY!!

At COMO, we create experiences worth re-living, experiences that inspire guests to travel and live differently.

COMO Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands Training and Development Manager Key Tasks •Maintains the training pulse in the business by ensuring that training is always completed where necessary and that the training programs are always up to date.

•Contributes to the culture of the training department and overall business through the fostering of communication and cooperation between departments •Plays a strategic role where by managing the strategy, execution, and delivery of training programs across the business. In this capacity, plans, organizes, and directs training and development programs for employees for the purpose of increasing individual and organizational performance and also for the purpose of improving employee morale while simultaneously enhancing their skills.

•Designs appropriate training schedules and strategies based on the identified training needs in the business.

He is also tasked with the selection of appropriate instructional methods and procedures for each unique situation, for example, individual training, self-study, group instruction, simulation exercises, lectures, demonstrations, role play, computer-based training and so forth.

•Taking initiative in assisting individual employees in the maintenance and improvement of their job skills and preparation for promotions or roles that demand greater skills. In this endeavor, the Training and

Development Manager sets up individualized training programs in order to strengthen employees’ existing skills or to cultivate new ones.

•Responsible for the training requests from departmental managers or project leaders to which he develops and delivers training on time and within the requested budget.

•Also trains new employees, ensuring indoctrination into the working cultures, incorporating them into their departments and ensuring that basic skills and knowledge are covered.

•Tracks training attendance in all on-going training initiatives and prepares reports as required by senior training and development management and departmental heads and managers.

•Proactively work on COMO Approach Initiatives to identify opportunities for sustainability within the department and to implement departmental, hotel and Group sustainability initiatives, including reporting Key Requirements •Minimum seven (plus) years of solid HR generalist experience, luxury AAA 4 or 5 Diamond rated hotel experience preferred. Broad exposure in all facets of Human Resources a plus.

•Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources or a related field.

•CTDP certified, preferred •Strong knowledge Learning Management System •Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal

skills, able to establish credibility •Flexible and adaptable, able to work under pressure.

•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

•Well organized with good written and verbal communications skills.

Salary range: USD$38,000K to USD$48,000K per annum.

Salary is negotiable and based on level, experience and qualifications.

OTHER POSITIONS: Chef de Partie, Commis Chef, Demi Chef, Food and Beverage Server, Butler, Events Manager, Bartender, Kitchen Steward, Kitchen Helper, Excursion Attendant, Recreation Attendant, Housekeeping Attendant, Turndown Attendant, Spa Attendant, Boat Crew , Security Officer, Kitchen/Laundry Technician, Play by COMO Attendant (Kids Club), Duty Manager, Guest Relations Officer, Director of Guest Experience, Assistant Spa Manager, Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller, Cost Controller, Conservation Manager Salary range: US$13K to US$46K per annum and is based on experience and qualification. Some positions currently held by a work permit holder.

All applicants will be required to successfully obtain a clear background and drug test and for non-Turks and Caicos nationals will require a work permit. Experience in a similar or relevant position is a prerequisite; relevant educational and/or professional qualification is also a plus. To be considered, please visit our career page to apply for our current open positions https://comohotelsparrotcay-careers.silkroad.com Any other questions, you may also contact Human Resources below: careers@comoparrotcay.com

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Beaches becomes first resort company in the world to attain advanced certified autism center credential

With Autism Awareness them feel the most welcomed at our

by IBCCES, and can be pre-booked Month coming to a close, Beaches® resorts. We are especially excited to (for a nominal fee) – as well as: Resorts is proud to announce its further expand this important training •A personalized pre-travel commitment to enhancing its autism- to our resort’s watersports program, with questionnaire to identify requests and friendly resorts by now becoming the PADI® certified dive professionals and preferences with a dedicated Special first resort company in the world to other team members earning a special Services team to assist in the vacation attain the Advanced Certified Autism ‘ACAC’ designation for each Aqua planning process Center (ACAC) designation by the Center at Beaches, allowing children on •A Culinary Concierge program to International Board of Credentialing the spectrum to safely experience the support specific dietary restrictions and Continuing Education Standards incredible waters of the Caribbean.” and special requests (IBCCES). This new certification The Certification Process & Special •Modified check-in options for private, training to be completed in May spans Services in-room, check-in and the availability all three Beaches Resorts – Beaches The ACAC designation is of sensory toys for children during Negril Beach Resort & Spa and Beaches the next level of certification once an check-in Ocho Rios Spa, Golf & Waterpark Resort organization has achieved the CAC •Identification of quiet spaces during in Jamaica, and Beaches Turks & Caicos certification. It underscores that the noisier times of the day and evening Resort Villages & Spa in Turks & Caicos – organization has gone above and •Modified design and decoration in with a core focus on the company’s Kids beyond to train its staff and provide Kids Camps and Entertainment areas Camp, Entertainment and Watersports substantial modifications for visitors to create a more sensory-friendly operations, as well as staff from other with autism or similar sensory needs, environment areas of the resort. In April 2017, and designations are granted by the Beaches Resorts led the charge and IBCCES.

Since achieving the CAC became the first resort company in the The ACAC certification process certification in April 2017, Beaches world to be recognized by IBCCES as a – which will come to life across different Resorts has also been instrumental Certified Autism Center (CAC). aspects of the resorts, both pre-travel in extending training to hundreds

With one in 59 children and on property – entails a variety of of its travel agent partners, as well as diagnosed with autism in the U.S., important aspects including: internal sales and marketing teams, special needs travel is the fastest through IBCCES’ Certified Travel Agent growing family travel segment. Beaches •An in-depth training of 40 credit Professional (CATP) in an effort to better Resorts’ new level of commitment to hours on autism sensitivity communicate with and assist families this underserved market empowers its and awareness, in the areas of within this highly specialized market. staff to confidently ensure every family communication, motor skills, social “Beaches Resorts has gone can enjoy the award-winning Luxury skills, environment awareness, above and beyond to lead the hospitality Included® vacation experience in a safe, emotional awareness, bullying, early industry toward a more inclusive future fun and comfortable manner tailored to childhood identification, transition for all families seeking unforgettable their specific needs. to adulthood, and more. vacations tailored to their needs,” said

“We are proud to continue •Activities and accommodations that Myron, Board Chairman of IBCCES. paving the way for families with must be available for guests on the “By becoming the first resorts to achieve individuals who have special needs, spectrum the ACAC certification, Beaches is even including children on the autism •An annual onsite audit and review more prepared to welcome families with spectrum, to travel comfortably and •Substantial changes to protocols autism, and we applaud them for their truly live up to our tagline – the ‘Resorts and physical space to accommodate ongoing commitment and leadership for Everyone’,” said Adam Stewart, various needs in providing travel options for this Deputy Chairman of Sandals Resorts

Special Services include the underserved market.”

International. “As a family-built brand, option of a ‘One-on-One Beaches we want to provide all families with Buddy’ – personalized, private Calming Waters a superior level of service that makes childcare with a buddy who is certified

Report from National Security Council meeting

His Excellency the Governor, Dr John Freeman, and the Premier, Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, co-chaired a meeting of the TCI National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday, 25 April 2019, at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales.

In attendance as members of the NSC, were the Hon. Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Attorney General, the Commissioner of Police and the Superintendent of HM Prison. The Hon. Deputy Premier was not present.

At this meeting the NSC: Received an update from the Commissioner of Police on: • Crime statistics for TCI overall had a fallen by 4.4% in 2018, in particular crimes related to drugs, guns and robberies, though there had been a con cerning spike in murders and burglaries; • Between 10 February and 7 April, Operation Drive Safe had resulted in 177 tickets being issued for trafficking violations, 57 people warned of prosecu tion, 22 arrested and 56 illegal migrants handed over to Immigration. A total of 6220 vehicles have since been registered over this period; • So fast this year, 13 Sloops had been intercepted and 1352 illegal migrants detained. A further nine sloops have gone undetected. A sloop which cap sized in late march resulted in 14 or more deaths. Four poacher vessels had also been intercepted resulting in the arrest of 16 poachers.

• A joint task force including Customs and Immigration are working on the issue of Human Trafficking, on which collaboration with the Bahamas is being sought.

• Planned acquisitions for later in the year include a replacement aircraft and a Marine Unit boat for Grand Turk once funding for refurbishment is ap proved by the National Forfeiture Fund.

• Progress on the next phase of CCTV for Providenciales and Grand Turk which will include an automatic number plate recognition system.

Received an update from the Superintendent of HM Prison on: • Hurricane preparedness and immediate minor works; • Staffing issues and career development initiatives; • Capital expenditure and prison infrastructure; • The scope of planned works; • Rehabilitation activity and the role of probation within criminal justice.

Received an update from the Premier on the draft National Security Strategy (NSS); • A comprehensive NSS is due to be completed by the end of May.

Beaches Resorts’ watersports teams have also earned another first – staff have completed the ACAC training and certification, and are among the first to earn the designation in conjunction with a collaboration between the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) and IBCCES. The certification makes appropriate programming from autism-certified staff available for families looking to enjoy daily PADI-certified diving at the company’s world class dive operations, voted Top 10 in the world. According to a recent study of 1,000 parents with a child on the spectrum, 87 percent would be more inclined to visit centers where staff are trained and certified in autism awareness. Many individuals on the autism spectrum are drawn to water, and the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (ASDF) highlights that swimming can help children on the spectrum improve speech, coordination and balance, social skills, self-esteem, cognitive processing, communication skills and oral motor skills.

“Diving has frequently proven to be a transformative and healing experience for individuals with physical or emotional challenges and their families,” said Kristin ValetteWirth, Chief Marketing Officer of PADI Worldwide. “We are honored to work together with our global network of dive centers and resorts, including our longtime partner in Beaches Resorts, and IBCCES to offer more opportunities for those with special needs to heal, explore and connect through diving.

Together with Beaches Resorts and IBCCES, we look forward to inspiring and enabling more travel and shared experiences for all to create lifelong memories that have the power to transform lives.”

Prince Brutus body still in morgue

By Todeline Defralien

The body of 22-year-old Prince John Brutus who was murdered on August 31st, 2018 body is still in the Providenciales morgue.

The SUN emailed the Ministry of Health for an update on this matter, but up to the time of this report none was given.

Brutus, who has a long string of arrests, was found lying motionless at the side of the highway at Horseshoe Lane about 9.40pm when someone made a call to the 911 Centre. Both police and emergency personnel were dispatched and Brutus was pronounced dead at the scene.

Earlier in 2018, the court had heard a case against Brutus in which he had escaped from police custody while being held for questioning in connection with the shooting of American tourist veterinarian Kevin Newman in June last year.

Newman was at the time on vacation with his family when he was allegedly robbed by Brutus and two others.

During the robbery Newman was shot in his abdomen, with the bullet exiting his back, severely injuring him. He was put in a medically induced

Prince Brutus coma before medical crews flew him back to the United States, where he was admitted to a Fort Lauderdale hospital in critical condition.

Shortly after the incident police issued wanted bulletins for Brutus, Renardo Delroy Clarke, Deangelo Harvey and Denardo Ewing.

Brutus and Clarke eventually surrendered to police and were expected to be charged with the shooting and robbery.

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Ashley Learning Centre gets first multi-sensory room in TCI

By Todeline Defralien

When the students at the Extra Ordinary Minds Ashley Learning Centre returned from their Easter break there was something new and different about their school.

The school now has the first multi-sensory room on the island, which is a special place where students can feel entirely at ease and are able to initiate and control sensory effects.

Last year Mr. Mark Parrish and wife Kim Mortimer completed a 340 mile (550km) self-sufficient trek through the Southern Alps from Menton on the Mediterranean coast to Zermatt in the heart of the mountains. During their time hiking and camping, they were also raising awareness for autism and the school through social media, as well as funds via a Go Fund Me campaign.

Through the generous donations of many people, just under $10,000 was raised for this room to be installed.

After redecorating and installing all the equipment and learning tools, Mark and Kim has built a special place for all the kids in the school.

In an interview with The SUN, Parrish said, “It is really nice to see the finished product. We hope that the room is going to be great for the kids. We’ve got bean bags on the floor, a mat, cocoon swing, lighting, blocks and a tactile wall behind us which gives the kids different things to feel and play with. We just had the kids in here and they’ve seen it for the first time and they seem to enjoy this and hopefully it will be a nice fun and safe place for them to play.”

Parrish stated that it took two

solid weeks to put it together which consisted of a lot of late nights.

“We’re glad that we were able to help but it is really the day to day dedication of the parents, teachers, Angela and a lot of other volunteers that comes down here. If there is anybody else that is able to help with donating money, gifts or items for the sensory room, I am sure that they will be grateful for any assistance that they can get,” he added.

Mortimer said the feedback they have received from the children is priceless and thanked everyone who donated money through the GoFundMe campaign.

Angela Williams-Valerio Founder of the Centre said, “Working with these children I know how important a sensory room is to a child that has various disabilities and so I am so grateful. When Kim came, she came to get just one story and I guess that wasn’t enough for her when she saw the children and the smiles on their faces and our need. I am so grateful and appreciative of what is here and it will be very beneficial and useful because every item in this room was thought through and every item is chosen for a specific purpose to work with the children.”

She added: “The most amazing thing for me during the two weeks was watching Kim and Mark personally build and transform this room themselves.

Seeing someone putting that time and dedication to this room, it gives me great respect for this room because they did it on their own time and with love to make the children have an opportunity and place to enjoy.”

Teacher Mr. Dean, Angela Williams-Valerio Founder of the Centre, Mark Parrish and Kim Mortimer

Kids see Multi Sensory Room first time

Multi-Sensory room completed

Help was gratefully received from Kenneth Forbes who installed the flooring; Leroy Garland who tinted the windows; Deno Williams, the baseboards, and electrical outlets by Mario Henry.

The Extra Ordinary Minds

Ashley Learning Centre is a small charity that provides life-changing opportunities for children with autism and other special needs. With the start of the new term, the kids have one more thing to be excited by at their very own school.

FITNESS AND BOXING STUDIO GENERAL MANAGER/TRAINER REQUIRED An immediate opening for a GENERAL MANAGER/LEAD TRAINER in a fitness and boxing studio situated on Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales has become available.

FUNPALS To be involved in designing, adapting, improving and producing fun activities and events. Entertainment staff must engage our guests in challenging, safe and exciting day and evening programs. These programs must be done with enthusiasm which fulfills the aims and objectives of high quality recreation. Staff must be prepared to wear carnival costumes, life size character costumes for shows and events.

Requirements: •Ability to perform in or host live shows (dance, model, sing and act) •Ability to swim to assist with water activities •Must be available to work holidays, weekends and split-shifts •Must be able to stand and conduct fitness programs for extended periods •CPR Certification •Fluent in English/ Additional language is a plus Salary commencing at $7.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply.

FINISHING CARPENTER Reporting to the Chief Engineer, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •To perform layout fabrication, repair of equipment and structures using wood, glass, plastic, sheet metal and lead.

•General rough inside and outside carpentry work.

•Performs carpentry on new construction jobs.

•Must be able to manually lift 50lbs. on an intermittent basis. Heavier loads will be handled using other methods •Provides general maintenance, which includes but is not limited to minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs, appliance repair, drywall, painting •And any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Engineer Requirements: •At least 4 or 5 years experience with at least 3 or more those years in a four star resort property •Three or more years experience in a resort or condominium environment •High school diploma •Completion Certificate of a recognized apprentice program •Equivalent combination of education, training and experience in carpentry trade.

Salary commencing at $8.00 per hour. 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 May 11th, 2019

OVERVIEW: Responsible for teaching fitness training and boxing classes and managing the business of the studio, from demand generation to financial optimization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Coach boxing and fitness training classes 6 days per week or as often as there is demand within reason.

2.Direct and monitor all daily operations of the studio.

3.Generate new and foster repeat clients based on their satisfaction with coaching style and the maintenance/management of the studio.

4.Directly supervise, develop, maintain and support individual performance and group dynamics of all employees of the studio.

5.Work with all key stakeholders including investors and clients.

6.Optimize profitability and balance that with optimizing service excellence through the strategic plans developed and policies created and managed daily.

7.Ensure equipment is properly maintained, an annual capital expenditure budget is built and upheld and condition of the studio is kept in top shape.

8.Respond in courteous, professional and prompt manner in order to resolve all guest and staff difficulties.

9.Perform community outreach and organize such efforts on a large scale.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1.A minimum of 6 years of experience in industries providing service to guests and clients.

2.A minimum of 2 years of boxing coaching experience and some on the ring experience.

3.Experience working in service provision internationally as well as within TCI. 4.A 4 year degree from an accredited university.

5.A minimum of 5 years of expertise coaching boxing.

6.Ability to train, motivate, evaluate, mentor and guide employees and managers to meet desired results.

7.Ability to maintain excellent relations with staff.

8.Knowledge of pricing and marketing strategies.

9.Ability to converse calmly with irate guests, superiors and subordinates in sometimes intense emotional situations, work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines WORK HOURS: Employee will be required to work day and evening shifts, both weekdays and weekends as required along with public holidays, including Festive.

SALARY: $1,500.00 per month plus potential for commissions.

APPLICATIONS Are invited which should include a detailed resume demonstrating strong experience in all of the above areas. References will be required if shortlisted. Please submit no later than May 4th, 2019 to Misick & Stanbrook, Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc Tel.: (649) 946-4732

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TCI celebrates the Queen’s birthday T

he Turks & Caicos Islands celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on Saturday, April 27th, 2019.

The annual celebration was held at the Parade Ground in capital, Grand Turk, and featured the time-honoured uniform parade, with participants from an array of uniformed groups,

including the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), HM Prison Service, Customs and Immigration officials, the Ex-Servicemen Legion, the Cadet Corps, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Rainbow’s and studentss; all led by the RTCIPF band.

Following the parade,

Governor, Dr. John Freeman also presented long service awards to key members of the uniformed services in recognition of their 18, 25 or 30 years of dedication and service to the Crown.

The award ceremony lasted for approximately 60 minutes and concluded with a royal salute taken by the Governor.

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Problematic insect bites

By Dr. Marsha Barnett

Ever wondered why some persons are bitten by insects and have absolutely no visible reaction, whereas others are bitten by the same insects and develop itchy bumps, swelling and even scarring? That’s because some persons are hypersensitive to insect bites. This condition is known as papular urticaria.

What is the cause of papular urticaria?

They are most often on the legs and other notorious for insects or at the beach in uncovered areas such as forearms and the evenings if you react when bitten face, but sometimes they are scattered by sandflies. DEET is the gold standard in small groups all over the body. The however in persons who are averse to lesions can become infected especially using synthetic chemicals or in infants, if you have been scratching the area. a good alternative is products containing When this happens, it will get swollen, lemon and eucalyptus oils. tender to touch and even exude pus and cause a fever. In many person, after the •Treat bites promptly lesions have resolved they are left with spots and scars which can take years to When bitten, the process is fueled by clear or never resolve on its own. histamine release so if you are prone to itchy bumps, take an oral antihistamine How is it treated? promptly and continue to do so once the lesions are itchy. Topical steroid creams The best approach to managing papular can also be helpful to help reduce itching urticaria is a multi-leveled one. and inflammation in the area.

Papular urticaria is thought to be an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to insects in the environment. Affected individuals rarely notice the initial bite but once bitten, a cascade of chemicals, •Avoid getting bites •Treat the complications especially histamine is released, leading to the stereotypical itchy bumps.

Monitor your outdoors If the bumps become infected,

When you are bitten by an insect for mosquito breeding sites such as your doctor may give you antibiotics Dr. Marsha Barnett such as a mosquito or a mite, your body containers with stagnant water. Stagnant to clear the infection. Also, the lesions releases histamine as a reaction to the water that cannot be drained can be may heal with dark spots and scars. If the to which they are allergic. However, bite. In most persons, a small amount of treated to reduce infestation. Because appearance is bothersome, your skin care the condition is notorious for leaving histamine is produced however in some you can react to fleas and mites from specialist will be able to suggest creams difficult to treat spots on the skin, so persons, excessive amounts are released, animals in your household, ensure and even procedures such as chemical prompt management is key. Additionally, leading to itchy areas and bumps. It is they are properly cared for. Reduce the peels to help lighten spots and improve not everyone becomes immune and so not known why some persons exhibit a likelihood of insects entering your home texture. this can be a lifelong problem for some hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites. by investing in window meshes and if individuals. an infant has papular urticaria, covering Long-term outlook What does it look like? the crib with a mosquito net might be a *Dr. Marsha Barnett is a general good idea.

Many children with papular practitioner who also specialises

Papular urticaria is more Cover up when you go outdoors urticaria become desensitized to the in dermatology. For questions or common in children than in adults. especially at dusk and dawn when insect bites as they age and no longer comments, please contact her at Bumps crop up where the bites occurred mosquitoes are most likely to pounce. develop bumps when bitten. The same drmarshabarnett@gmail.com or at and sometimes each spot develops a Use insect repellants on all exposed areas applies to individuals who migrate to an Associated Medical Practices - 946fluid-filled blister. when outdoors especially when in areas area that has insects in its environment 4242.

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:

Milano Diamond Gallery is interested in hiring persons to fill the position of Sales person, Jewelry Designer Salesperson The successful candidates will be responsible for providing customer service and selling high end jewelry Candidates for Sales Person requirements: •At least 4 passes at CXC including maths and English •Good Communication skills •Friendly and able to work in a team •Sales experience would be an asset Jewelry Designer The successful candidate will work to ensure that gemstones are set and polished, and also adjust or repair necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings.

Candidates for Brand training Officer Requirements •Over 3 years experience in similar position •Diplomas in Jewelry Design •Must have knowledge to gem and jewelry brands •Must be able to develop sales strategies This position is being sought for a first time work permit holder All candidates must be willing to work with an irregular cruise ship schedule.

Candidates for all positions must be friendly and able to work with a team and also speak excellent English, while proficiency in other languages will be considered a plus.

Applications can be submitted to Milano Diamond Gallery, Grand Turk Cruise Center 946-2276 Please also submit a copy of your application to TCI work permit board

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Why does the accommodation tax rate for allinclusive hotels have to be lower than others?

By Drexwell Seymour

During the tax write off debate, it was concluded that there was no evidence of any written agreement for Beaches to charge 7.2% accommodation tax. Ironically though, on March 9 through the Gazette, the Government did a rate variation for all-inclusive hotels at a tax rate of 7.2% rather than 12%.

However, all other hotels, restaurants and other tourism operators have to charge 12% to their guests.

The 7.2% tax has certain conditions in that it applicable to any premises that has 300 rooms or more and where the remittances have a three year average of $1,000,000. However, these conditions do not apply to existing all -inclusive premises. This means Club Med, Beaches, Alexandra, Blue Haven and Beach House only have to charge their guests 7.2%.

Discrimination on tax rate

This rate variation is discriminatory not only among allinclusive hotels (existing and future) but also among other hotel and tourism operators.

Why should all-inclusive hotels have a different rate? Are we promoting the all-inclusive concept for TCI? Are we trying to accommodate Beaches Resort because they claimed they had an agreement with Govt. to charge 40% less than the standard accommodation rate?

What I also find interesting is that the Government did not even use the words 40% in the variation, they specifically stated 7.2%. What if the Government decides to increase accommodation tax from 12%, will the Government change the rate variation for all-inclusive or will it remain 7.2%?

If the Government really wants to discriminate on the tax rate of 12%, then they should offer the 7.2% to some of these small local tourism operators and restaurants so they can be competitive in the market.

Cost base

One may argue and say that the all-inclusive has a higher cost structure and is trying to be more competitive with their rates. This argument can also apply to all other hotels and tourism operators.

Yes if you are a guest at an all-

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Do you aspire to build a thriving hospitality career at one of the leading luxury resorts in the Caribbean?

Are you a self-motivated, talented team-player, interested in joining a dynamic team?

The Amanyara Resort invites all suitable candidates to apply for the following positions: TEMPORARY VACANCY FOR COST CONTROLLER Key responsibilities: •Oversee the functioning of general storeroom •Monthly inventory counts in all storerooms and outlets, and related accounting postings and reconciliation •Daily preparation of food and beverage cost reports (flash) •Daily posting of expenses and allocation of costs in accounting system •Purchasing price checks and F&B recipe controls.

Experience and qualifications: •Accounting degree; •1-2 years of relevant work experience.

Period of employment: 6 months (May-Nov).

Salary $2000.00 per month, plus service charge.

SECURITY COORDINATOR The primary and ultimate objective of the Security Department and your role as a Security Coordinator is the security, safety and protection of our guests, staff, visitors to the property and the protection of the Company’s assets, goods and reputation.

Key responsibilities:

inclusive hotel, your food, drinks and water sports are included in your price.

Most times you can eat and drink as much as you want.

However, hoteliers should factor these costs when pricing the rooms so they can cover the cost of all the services provided to guests. Furthermore, the allinclusive charge to guests is per person. In other hotels, guests are charge per room normally up to double occupancy. Most of the other hotels are all condos and so all revenue is shared between the owners and the property management company.

Hotels like Beaches on the other hand retains all of the gross revenue.

Review the Changes made in 2013

In 2013, the previous administration amended the Hotel and Tourism Taxation Ordinance whereby all guests must not only be charged 12% for accommodation and meals but also for all other services or privileges provided to guests during their stay.

Now that the loan that was guaranteed by the British was paid off and the economy continues to boom, perhaps the government should review the 2013 changes and remove the taxes

Drexwell Seymour on all other services provided to tourists.

Conclusion

I know it is hard to amend a tax if it is providing such massive income to the country. However, if we can reduce the rates for existing all-inclusive hotels, then we should we able to offer a reduced rate to the locals who are doing short term rentals and other tourism activities.

•As a Security Coordinator you play a vital role in the Hotel Emergency Action Plan. You are to respond promptly to all Emergency calls for Guests/Staff, Visitors’ Issues i.e. Fire Fighting/Medical/Hurricane.

•Identify, report and record any suspicious activities, hazards, unsafe practices or conditions that may result in injury to persons or damage to the property.

•Observe and look out for the following; condition of our physical security i.e. Doors/Gates, Windows and Locks(Ensure that they are locked and closed tightly) Lights, Signs and Emergency Equipment such as Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms/ Fire Hoses Etc. Safety of Foot Paths, Hand Rails, Foot Lights, Broken or Damaged Pipes (Gas or Water Etc.) Broken or Damage Glass Windows Etc. •Conduct patrols of assigned areas, check for vandalism of Guest’s property, company property, staff and visitors’ alike property as well.

•Look for unauthorized persons on property via the Main entrance, Beach Access or any other medium.

•Identify all guests, visitors, staff via ID cards, name badges etc. and verify status; offer proper direction, and log info upon entering and exiting.

•Prepare Security Related Incident Reports and other required documentation.

Experience and qualifications: •At minimum, a high school degree •At least 5 years security experience within a luxury resort Salary $6.50-$9.00 per hour, plus service charge For further information on the above positions please contact us by using the details below.

Candidates must be available to work 6 days a week, weekends, and holidays.

Positions marked with * are currently held by a work permit holder.

However, qualified belongers are encouraged to send a cover letter & resume with the following attachments: Valid Police Record, Passport Bio Page, Proof of TCI status i.e. PRC, Belonger Status Card or Naturalization Certificate.

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

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Grounds Department requires:

The Maintenance Department requires: 

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Stove Technician

Grounds Supervisor

Reports to:

Reports to: Chief Engineer To work closely with the Rooms Division to ensure that the physical appearance in and around the room is as per the Resort’s established quality and standards; to ensure that the furniture, fixture, A/C’s, plumbing and equipment are properly maintained, and to provide a prompt and efficient response to all guest service requests in a timely and courteous manner.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma and/or a certificate in a field of engineering from a recognized Vocational Training Institution • Basic computer literacy and internet knowledge is preferred • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.

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

Grounds Manager

Grow and propagate plants; cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Supervisory certification and experience leading a grounds team (Supervisor only) • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

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

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions are $7.25- $9.00 per hour

The Front Office Department requires: 

Reservationist

The salary for this position ranges between $ 7.25 to $10.00 per hour

Reports to:

The Butler Department requires:

Represents the company throughout the guest’s stay, ensures guest satisfaction by meeting and exceeding their expectations. To work closely with all department to ensure that Guests receive friendly, efficient service from the point of arrival until departure. To deliver the highest level of professional and exemplary customer service to all guest. To conduct themselves with unquestioned integrity at all times while coordinating guest entire vacation experience through a seamless process.

Ensuring the delivery of genuine service that enhances every vacation experience.

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

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

The Concierge Department requires: 

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

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $7.50 per hour

Server/ Waiter/ Waitress Banquet Server Cleaner/Labourer

Reports to: Concierge Manager The Storeroom Controller is responsible to maintain controls of the items stocked in concierge rooms.

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder.

Restaurant Manager

To provide prompt, courteous and professional service to all patrons; monitoring service standards and assisting where possible, ensuring the smooth flow of the restaurant operation and enhancing the guests’ experience.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies

The Training Department requires: 

Training Manager

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management or Training and Development or any other related discipline Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher) Preferred - minimum two years’ work experience in a leadership position (Human Resources / Training, Food & Beverage or Rooms Division) Experience in Adult learning theories and instructional methodologies An eye for detail, the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work flexible hours (including weekends)

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The range for these positions is $6.25-$6.50 per hour

Assistant Training Manager

Reports to: •

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

• • • •

This position is vacant and the individual will join other Assistant Managers already in place.

Recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time.

The Watersports and Catamaran Departments require: 

Storeroom Controller

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Computer Literate – solid knowledge of spreadsheet applications • Five (5) CXC/G.C.E. O’Levels including Mathematics and or Accounts, English Language and Principles of Business.

• Physically fit and able to lift over 20 lbs.

The Dining Room Department requires:

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School graduate • Computer literate • Excellent Customer Service Skills This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

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

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

• No allergies to seafood

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Front Office Manager

Watersports/ Pool/ Beach Attendant

The salary for this position ranges between $ 25,000.00 and $35,000.00

Reports to: Watersports Manager

The Spa Department requires:

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • First Aid & CPR Certified; These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions are $6.25- $7.00 per hour

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Spa Manager Requirements include but are not limited to: • Experience in managing multiple spa retail outlets • Knowledge or certification in Dermalogica Brand an assist • Ability to sell services and product • Ability to meet targets and sales quotas

Reports to:

Managing Director

The Spa Manager is responsible for the daily operation of all the spas, to improve and maintain a high quality of service. He/she is expected to give direction to all spa/gym staff within the portfolio assigned and to ensure that this direction being in line with that of the company.

The salary for the positions listed above is negotiable.

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 9414870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner The Human Resources Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186

and should reach not later than February 22nd 2019

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The House Keeping Department requires:    

The Entertainment Department requires:

Houseman Room Attendant Public Area Cleaner/Attendant Turn down Attendant

Reports to:

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Reports to:

Executive Housekeeper

The Room Attendant assumes primary responsibility for guestroom cleaning and servicing. The Housemen are responsible for delivering clean linen and clearing dirty linen from Room Attendants’ trolley. The general maintenance of all corridors and walkways on assigned floor/section are also the responsibility of the Housemen. The Public Area Cleaner/ Attendant is responsible to service all other areas and offices.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.

• No allergies to chemicals or dust Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions are $6.25- $6.50 per hour 

Executive Housekeeper

The Spa Department requires:

Reports to: Photoshop Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certifications in field or studio Photography (both required for Lead Photographer) • Sales experience and able to meet quotas • Two (2) years’ experience in a similar position

The range for this position is $6.25 to $7.75 per hour plus commissions

Spa Therapist

The Grounds Department requires:

Spa Manager

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The Spa Therapist is responsible for the comfort of the guests of the spa while performing treatments.

Direct all efforts toward guest satisfaction achievement of Spa standards, and profit maximization. As part of the Spa Team it is imperative to work harmoniously to achieve the highest standard of service.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a valid License/Certificate in your field of expertise; This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

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

Grounds Man

Reports to:

Grounds Manager

Grow and propagate plants; cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certification and experience leading a grounds team • Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.

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

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Gym Attendant (Cleaner) Spa Manager

The range for these positions are $6.25- $6.50 per hour

Under the guidance and supervision of the Spa Manager within the scope of established Sandals Resort policies, the Spa Attendant (Cleaner) will ensure that all aspects of Spa cleaning duties are performed accordingly

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

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

The Bar Department requires:   

Bartender Bar Porter Cocktail Server/ Pool and Beach Server

Reports to:

Bar/Beverage Manager

Have a full knowledge of mixology and the use of all bar equipment, glassware and ingredients.

Maintain a clean and efficient bar. Have an excellent command of guest service information and consistently practice excellent service with a friendly smile.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The range for this position is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour The Administrative Department requires: 

Photographer

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for this position is $6.25- $7.00 per hour

Reports to:

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Responsible for the photographic experience, including the flow of guests through the photography, selection and purchase process

This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • 5 CXC or GCE subjects or equivalent; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; • First AID & CPR Certified; • CHS Certified (Or any recognized Hospitality Training Institute).

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Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Physically fit with the ability to lift and bend.

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

Reports to:

The Senior Animator is responsible for supporting, coordinating and directing the daily operations of the Sesame Street Characters based on directive by the Animation Manager.

He/she is reports to the Animation Manager and The Director of Entertainment (Manager); together they oversee all the Sesame Street Programs in addition to working with the rest of the Entertainment Areas, Photography, Sales, Food and Beverage, Public Relations, among some others. The Senior Animator’s main responsibility is to ensure quality and quantity exposure of the Sesame Street Characters so that our Guests can enjoy during their stay at the Resort as well as look for revenue opportunities that will make us grow in within the Hotel industry.

The Photoshop Department requires:

To maintain order and cleanliness in the linen room and to assist with all of the activities related to the linen room, to record all items received and issued.



Director of Entertainment and Animation Manager

The range for this position is $7.25- $9.00 per hour

Linen Room Attendant

Reports to:

Senior Animator

Managing Director Requirements include but are not limited to: • Minimum 20 years previous General Manager experience • Experience with a 6 diamond hotel with excess of 700 rooms • Strong Food & Beverage, Rooms and Operational background • Administrative & Financial proficiency

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Two years’ experience within a casual restaurant setting preferred • Physically fit • No food allergies These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for these positions are $6.25- $6.50 per hour

Reports to: Chairman The salary for the position listed above is negotiable.

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner The Human Resources Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186

and should reach not later than February 1st 2019

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Entertainment and Kids Kamp Departments require:

The Front Office Department requires: 

Supervisor

Reports to:

Front Office Manager

Supervises the Front Office operation and ensures personnel are executing their duties in accordance to SRI SOP’s. Directs and coordinates the activities and daily functions of the Front Office department according to standards of Sandals Resorts International. Creatively and innovatively foster, mentor and develop team members.

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

Windows/Excel/Access/Outlook. Ability to input and access information from a computer and to adapt to new computer technology; • Excellent Customer Service Skills; This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for this position is $8.00 to $13.00 per hour

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum of 3 years supervisory housekeeping experience in a first class resort; • Knowledge of chemicals and other cleaning agents and there usage; The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

The range for this position is $7.25 to $9.00 per hour The Kitchen Department requires: Chef Cook Cook Grade 1,2 and 3 Pastry Cook

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Culinary institution or equivalent technical schooling or apprenticeship training; • Three to five years’ culinary experience hotel/resort.

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

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $9.00 per hour

Player (Creativiva)

Reports to: Director of Entertainment To engage the guests and their children to participate in activities, attend shows and special guest events. Part of the responsibility as an Entertainment is to create lasting memories while on vacation.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: As an entertainer/ player under the Creativiva umbrella they must have one or more of the following skills to qualified: • Singers - vocal and minor acting and dancing performances • Aerialists - performing aerial acrobatic tricks on apparatuses (i.e. aerial silks, aerial hoop, aerial trapeze), which are rigged to the truss above the stage (min 5.5 meters) • Other type of circus artists - ground circus acts (i.e. contortion, cyr wheel, juggling, hand stand, hand-to-hand duo, other) • Comedians - comedy and physical comedy performances • Floor Acrobats - floor acrobatic tricks, tumbling passes (somersaults, rolls, handsprings, tucks, layouts, twists) • Dancers - dance performances of various genre (contemporary, jazz, modern, ballet, hip-hop, other) • Actors - acting, minor singing and dancing performances • Rigger - responsible for rigging and taking down the aerial apparatuses to the truss bar safely (includes climbing up the trussing while wearing a safety harness), and for bringing the apparatuses down and lifting them up during the shows Recruitment on island is being undertaken for these positions, should suitable local applicants not be found permit applications will be submitted.

The rate for this position is $6.25 per hour The Housekeeping Department requires: Assistant Executive Housekeeper

Reports to:

Steward/Labour

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • A talent for dancing or singing; certification preferred* • Ability to swim • Ability to carry over 30 lbs. in costume** • Experience working with children preferred*** • Customer service experience

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The Stewarding Department requires: 

To engage the guests and their children to participate in activities, attend shows and special guest events. Part of the responsibility as an Entertainment and Kids Kamp staff is to create lasting memories while on vacation.

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Executive Housekeeper

Assist the Executive Housekeeper in monitoring the day to day operations of the housekeeping Department, thus ensuring the satisfaction of the guests.

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Reports to: Director of Entertainment

The range for these positions is $6.25 $6.50 per hour

Supervisor

Reports to:

Player* Dancer* Animator** Kids Counselor/ Counselor***

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

The Housekeeping Department requires: 

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Stewarding Manager

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

Executive Housekeeper

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

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

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

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

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with on-island status (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.

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

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

The range for this position is $6.25-$6.50 per hour

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner The Human Resources Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186

and should reach not later than February 1st 2019

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Location: K-105 Ventura Drive, Providenciales, TCI Is seeking a Sales & Marketing Manager •Candidates must have at least 7-10 years managerial experience.

•Be able to drive sales and have proven record of company growth.

•Must have a current network of clients, agents and vendors. Complete understanding of inventories and COG. •Need to be able to manage teams and form leadership.

•Computer skills are a must, along with accounting and spreadsheet knowledge.

Salary base of $10/hr based on experience.

Position is currently held by work permit holder Please send resumes to dillonr2007@gmail.com or call 649-431-3232 Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Elite Gaming Ltd. Location: Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking One (1) Bartender Duties: Responsible for preparing drinks for guest and serving them in a professional manner and must be friendly To work 6 days per week Salary is $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 231-4094 This position is new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Gemini consultant company is applying for the following persons to work for these companies: 42 COOPER JACK BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, 345-5647 Gemini consultant - 4 handyman, 2 store clerk/cashier working at beach store selling island products and souvenir of the islands @ $6.50 per hour 7 days a week. Beach cleaner that will be making sure beach areas are clean n@ $6.50 per hour 7 days per week.

S and J looking for 3 mechanics to work on boats and equipment for cleaning the beach @ $6.50 per hour 7 days per week.

This position is new Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board

Gemini consultant company is applying for the following persons to work for these companies: 42 COOPER JACK BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, 345-5647 Caicos fisheries ltd and Pond View Seafoods - 7 plant workers to clean sea product and clean the plant in shipping product. Salary at $6.50 per hour, 5-6 days per week.

Urban Construction is seeking handyman, janitors, carpenter helpers, construction helpers, carpenters helpers to help the professional to be able to carry out their job once the helpers do the cleaning and setting up. 5 days per week @$6.50 per hour.

JAH CONSTRUCTION is seeking construction helper, carpenter, mason to work 5 days a week at $6.50 - $7.00 upon experience.

This position is new Interested Applicants who Turks and Caicos Islanders should submit Copies of their application to the Labour Board

NOTICE

Regulation 8 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 2018 An Application, REGISTERED PR 13997, by THE YARD LTD for the development of Change of Zoning from Medium Density Residential to Tourism Related Development For a Full Service Hotel with Eighty - Seven (87) Bedrooms, Six (6) stories plus Basement including Swimming Pool, Reception, Restaurant, Bar Gym & Kids Center, Spa and Villas, has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on Block & Parcel (TITLE No.) 60801/ 76, THE BIGHT & THOMAS STUBBS, Lower Bight Road, PROVIDENCIALES. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Leeward Highway, Emily House, Providenciales, within twenty­eight (28) days of publication of this Notice.

Notice

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TCI Film Festival launched T

he inaugural Turks & Caicos Providenciales for the launch International Film Festival and participated in a number (TCIFF) which is scheduled to of activities with Festival take place on Providenciales Director Colin Burrows from November 15 to 17, and world renowned Turks 2019 was officially launched and Caicos artist, Bradley on Wednesday May 1st.

Theodore Harvey.

Digicel Ambassador The Digicel Usain Bolt was in Ambassador was featured at

a youth rally at Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex, Downtown, appeared at the Digicel Store from for sign and greet, held a press conference with media at Shore Club Resort and concluded with a cocktail reception in evening.

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CELEBRATING OUR WINNERS: SUPPORTING YOUTH EDUCATION FortisTCI is pleased to highlight the 2018 winners of the Turks & Caicos National Museum’s History and Cultural Heritage Quiz following their prize trip to Jamaica, from April 19-24.

The three H.J. Robinson High School students, Naethia Williams, Arissa Williams, Narisel Swan, their teacher, Racquel Simons and TCI Museum Representative Candianne Williams, ably represented the Turks and Caicos Islands, while enjoying a historical and cultural tour of Kingston and its environs.

As a committed partner for youth education, and lead sponsor of the annual History and Cultural Heritage Quiz, FortisTCI recognizes and supports the National Museum’s efforts to educate TCI students about the rich cultural traditions of our islands, and our neighbors in the region.

Left and Above: The group spent two days in the Blue Mountains, hiking, touring a coffee plantation and visiting a Maroon village. The Blue Mountain peak rises to 7,402 feet.

Above and below: A visit to Fort Charles which was built in 1655. Part of the fort is now buried underwater as a result of the 1692 earthquake which destroyed the town of Port Royal, a pirate haunt once described as “the wickedest city on earth”.

Right and Below: A visit to National Heroes Park, where monuments to Jamaica’s seven national heroes are on display.

Below: Monument to enslaved peoples, seen at the campus of the University of the West Indies, Mona.

Above: The group on the front stairs of Devon House in the heart of Kingston. This great house was built in 1881.

At right: The group at the Bob Marley Museum on Hope Road, home of Jamaica’s reggae icon.

The group toured a Maroon village at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

Far left: Tour guide blows the abeng, a horn used by the Maroons to send signals.

Left: Learning about the day to day life of the Maroons.

2017 Winner

Allied Member of the Year

BCMS 681102

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

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5th annual Lipstick & Things highlights S

ip, Shop and Socialize was some of the many things that shoppers had the opportunity to do at this year’s Lipstick & Things event.

On Saturday April 27th, Everyday Romance presented their 5th Annual Lipstick & Things event at the Gustarvus Lightbourne Sports Complex, Downtown.

The evening saw live entertainment by V6 Band, music

by Prime DJ’s, good food and amazing cocktails.

The purpose of the event is to highlight the different entrepreneurs in the TCI and coming together to promote their products/brands, learning and supporting each other. The event highlighted both male and female young entrepreneurs in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This year there were over 25 Vendors which ranged from hairstylist/salon owners, sales persons, makeup artists, local clothing lines and much more.

Some of the proceeds from this year’s event will be split between the Hope for Autism Foundation and the Snap center in Providenciales.

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ENTERTAINMENT

John Singleton, maker of ‘Boyz N the Hood,’ dies at 51

Director John Singleton, groundbreaking extension of rap to the option, it was just natural that this was who made one of Hollywood’s most big screen, a realistic and compassionate probably gonna be my first film. In fact, memorable debuts with the Oscar- take on race, class, peer pressure and when I applied to USC film school they nominated “Boyz N the Hood” and family. Singleton would later call it a had a thing that asked you to write three ideas for films. And one of them was continued over the following decades to “rap album on film.” probe the lives of black communities in For many, the 1991 release called ‘Summer of ’84,’ which was about his native Los Angeles and beyond, has captured the explosive mood in Los growing up in South Central LA.” Angeles in the months following the In 2002, “Boyz N the Hood” was died. He was 51.

Singleton’s family said Monday videotaped police beating of Rodney added to the National Film Registry by that he died in Los Angeles, surrounded King. “Boyz N the Hood” also came out the Library of Congress, which called it by family and friends, after being taken at a time when, thanks to the efforts to “an innovative look at life and the tough off life support. Earlier this month, the Spike Lee and others, black films were choices present for kids growing up in director suffered a major stroke. starting to get made by Hollywood after South Central Los Angeles.”

Singleton’s death Monday

Singleton was in his early 20s, a long absence.

Singleton became the first black followed a turbulent week during which just out of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic director to receive an Academy Award his family members made opposing court Arts, when he wrote, directed and nomination, an honor he would say filings regarding his health. Singleton had produced “Boyz N the Hood.” Based was compensation for the academy’s been in intensive care in a Los Angeles on Singleton’s upbringing and shot in snubbing Lee and “Do the Right Thing” hospital since he had a stroke on April his old neighborhood, the low-budget two years earlier, and was nominated for 17. A court filing last week by his mother, production starred Cuba Gooding Jr. and best screenplay. (“Thelma & Louise” won Shelia Ward, requested she be appointed Ice Cube and centered on three friends instead.) At 24, he was also the youngest Singleton’s temporary conservator to make medical and financial decisions in South Central Los Angeles, where director nominee in Oscar history. college aspirations competed with the “I think I was living this film while he was incapacitated.

Ward’s filing said that Singleton pressures of gang life. “Boyz N the Hood” before I ever thought about making was a critical and commercial hit, given it,” Singleton told Vice in 2016. “As I was in a coma. But on Friday, Singleton’s a 20-minute standing ovation at the started to think about what I wanted to daughter Cleopatra Singleton, 19, filed a Cannes Film Festival and praised as a do with my life, and cinema became an declaration disputing that account. She

Appeals court denies Bill Cosby’s latest bid for bail

An appeals court has denied Bill Cosby’s latest request to leave prison on bail while he fights his sexassault conviction.

Defense lawyers say the 81-year-old comedian is likely to have his conviction overturned because of trial errors.

Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt says they aren’t surprised by the Pennsylvania Superior Court order Monday denying last week’s bail motion.

He says the filing was meant to point out that Montgomery County Judge Steven O’Neill hasn’t issued a post-trial opinion the defense needs to pursue Cosby’s appeal. They plan to challenge several trial rulings, including O’Neill’s decision to let five other accusers testify at last year’s trial.

Cosby is serving a three- to

Bill Cosby 10-year prison term for drugging and molesting a woman in 2004. District Attorney Kevin Steele calls Cosby’s bail motion “fraught with inaccuracies.”

Obamas’ Netflix slate features period drama, family show about vegetables Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company on Tuesday unveiled a wide-ranging slate of programming it will supply to Netflix Inc, including a period drama set in the fashion world and a biopic about Frederick Douglass.

The series, documentaries and films will be released on the streaming service over Former U.S. President Barack Obama sits with former first lady the next several years, Michelle Obama prior during the unveiling of their portraits at the according to a statement Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, U.S., February from Higher Ground 12, 2018 Productions, a company preschoolers called Democracy” about “the established by the former “Listen to Your Vegetables unheralded work done president and first lady & Eat Your Parents” will by everyday heroes last year. “take young children and guiding our government The slate their families around the and safeguarding our includes a drama called globe on an adventure nation.”

The Lewis “Bloom,” a series set in that tells us the story of book was critical of the the post-World War II our food,” the statement U.S. administration’s fashion world in New said. During her time transition from Obama York City, which explores as first lady, Michelle to U.S. President Donald barriers faced by women Obama advocated for Trump. and people of color. It healthy eating habits for The company will be written and children. also is adapting Pulitzer executive produced by Another project Prize-winning book Oscar-winning “Thelma is a non-fiction series “Frederick Douglass: and Louise” screenwriter based on the Michael Prophet of Freedom” by Callie Khouri.

Lewis book “The David W. Blight about the

A series for Fifth Risk: Undoing celebrated abolitionist.

Director John Singleton touches his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Oscarnominated filmmaker John Singleton has died at 51, according to statement from his family, Monday, April 29, 2019 maintained that her father was not in a coma and that doctors did not “have a concrete diagnosis.” She opposed her grandmother becoming conservator, or guardian.

Jussie Smollett will not return to ‘Empire’ for next season

Fox Entertainment said Tuesday that Jussie Smollett will not return to his series “Empire” next season in the wake of allegations by Chicago officials the actor lied about a racially motivated attack.

“By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett’s option for season six, but at this time there are no plans for the character of Jamal to return to ‘Empire,’” the studio said in a statement that gave no reasoning was given for the decision.

Fox announced earlier Tuesday that the drama about a hip-hop record label and the fiery family behind it had been renewed for a sixth season.

A Smollett representative released a statement to several media outlets suggesting a hope that he may eventually return.

“We’ve been told that Jussie will not be on ‘Empire’ in the beginning of the season but he appreciates they have extended his contract to keep Jamal’s future open,” the statement said.

“Most importantly he is grateful to Fox and ‘Empire’ leadership, cast, crew and fans for their unwavering support.”

Fox announced earlier Tuesday that the show had been renewed for a sixth season.

Smollett’s character was removed from the final two episodes of

Actor Jussie Smollett before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago season five.

Chicago police allege Smollett paid two brothers to help him stage a January attack in which he said two masked men beat him, hurled racist and homophobic slurs at him, doused him with a chemical substance and put a rope around his neck.

Smollett, who is black and gay, maintains the attack wasn’t staged.

He was arrested, but prosecutors later dropped the charges .

“Empire” films each episode in Chicago.

Idris Elba marries model Sabrina Dhowre in Morocco

Idris Elba, right, and Sabrina Dhowre

British actor Idris Elba has wore a classic white off shoulder gown married model Sabrina Dhowre in and later changed into an embroidered Morocco. dress with pearls and gemstones. Elba

Images featured by British wore a bespoke suit by Ozwald Boateng.

Vogue on Instagram showed the star The celebrations were spread of “Luther” sharing an embrace with over three days, with guests attending a Dhowre, a former Miss Vancouver. The “colors of the Souk” dinner the evening magazine says the couple exchanged before. vows Friday at the Ksar Char Bagh hotel Elba proposed last year by in Marrakesh. dropping to one knee before a screening

The bride wore custom gowns of his film “Yardie” at the Rio Cinema

by Vera Wang. For the ceremony, she in east London.

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE Harvard, MIT receive $9 million for research on cannabis

Harvard University and the donation will fund research the Massachusetts Institute of into the biology of cannabinoids, Technology will share what’s the chemical compounds in being called the largest private marijuana, and their effects on donation supporting research brain development, behavior and into marijuana and its effects on overall health. the human brain. ` The schools cited The $9 million gift from Charles “critical gaps” in knowledge about Broderick, an alumnus of both cannabis even as the legalization universities, will be split evenly movement spreads. between researchers at Harvard Broderick has invested Medical School and the School of in several large North American Science at MIT. marijuana companies and said he

The schools said in hopes to fill the “research void” in Tuesday’s announcement that the science of cannabis.

A budding marijuana flower at SLOgrown Genetics in San Luis Obispo, California

What you need to know about the U.S. measles outbreak ` The United States so far this year has recorded 704 cases of measles in 22 states, its largest outbreak since public health officials in 2000 declared the disease eradicated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC on Monday released updated figures on the number of cases recorded so far this year, which have hit a 25-yearhigh.

Here are key facts about the outbreak:

- Public health officials blame the measles resurgence on the spread of misinformation about vaccines. A vocal fringe of parents opposes vaccines, believing, contrary to scientific studies, that ingredients in them can cause autism.

- The largest outbreaks are concentrated in Orthodox Jewish communities in New York City’s Williamsburg neighborhood, where some 390 cases have been confirmed, and Rockland County north of New York City, which has recorded 202 cases. Those figures include infections from last year and are not directly comparable to the CDC numbers.

- Other outbreaks have been reported in Washington state, New Jersey, California’s Butte County and Michigan.

- The disease is highly

A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella virus (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services clinic in Seattle, Washington, U.S., March 20, 2019 contagious and can be fatal, killing one or two of every 1,000 children who contract it, according to the CDC. It can also cause permanent hearing loss or intellectual disabilities. It poses the greatest risk to unvaccinated young children.

- The United States’ 2000 declaration that measles was eradicated meant that the disease was no longer present in the country year round. Measles remains common in some countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, and unvaccinated travelers to those countries can bring it back to the United States. The current outbreaks are believed to trace back to visits to Israel and Ukraine.

- New York City officials said some 21,000 people have received the measles-mumpsrubella vaccine in affected areas since the outbreak began in October. The city has begun fining unvaccinated adults.

- Lawmakers in Oregon, California and Washington state are considering bills to eliminate nonmedical exemptions that allowed unvaccinated children to attend public schools.

- In order to achieve herd immunity that protects those unable to get the measles vaccine, such as infants and people with compromised immune systems, 90% to 95% of the population needs to be vaccinated.

Skipping may be easier on the knees than running and burn more calories

Skipping - an exercise many people may not have tried since their school days on the playground - may actually be a great grownup workout because it puts less stress on the knees than running while burning more calories, a recent study suggests.

Despite the many health benefits of running, the number of running-related injuries is on the rise and as many as 79 percent of runners report injuries in any given year, researchers note in Gait & Posture. Injuries to the knees and lower extremities are common because running mechanics produce large amounts of force on

the body with every stride - and because runners often develop repetitive stress injuries by allowing insufficient recovery time.

For the current study, researchers compared the contact force on the knee for 20 healthy, young adults when they ran and skipped at the same speed.

Compared to skipping, running produced almost twice the average peak force on the patella or kneecap in the front of the knee joint, the study found. Running also produced almost 30 percent greater average peak force on the tibiofemoral joint, or the knee hinge formed between three bones:

the femur, tibia, and patella.

Skipping, however, used 30 percent more calories than running.

“Certainly, running is an integral component of many athletic activities and we are not unaware of the aversion some people may have toward performing skipping as a standard component to their physical regime, but skipping has nonetheless emerged from this study as an alternative form of locomotion with untapped potential,” said lead study author Jessica McDonnell of East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

Teens can have tough time searching for sexual health information online

While teens mostly navigate the internet with ease, they may have a tough time finding information on sexual health, a new study suggests.

One of the biggest barriers to finding accurate information on sexual health was teens’ fear that their queries would not be anonymous, researchers reported in Sexually Transmitted Infections.

“Young people are likely to look for sexual health information online, but might struggle to find the information they need,” said study coauthor Lisa McDaid, a professor at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

“Providers should ensure that online sexual health content is accessible, and this could be achieved by working with young people to make more effective use of the internet, adding value to the information provided in schools,” McDaid said.

To take a closer look at the barriers that might block teens from finding needed information on the internet, McDaid and her colleagues recruited 49 young people aged 16 to 19 who were diverse in terms of gender, sexuality, religion and socioeconomic background.

The teens were first interviewed about their perceptions and experiences looking for sexual health information, including the use of social media and apps. They were then observed as they sought information pertaining to two possible scenarios: looking for information on STDs after unprotected sex and providing guidance for a friend contemplating having sex for the first time.

During all of the research, the teens were paired up.

“Young people were invited to be interviewed in pairs and for the most part these were existing friends,” McDaid said in an email. “Being interviewed together, we believed that the participants would be more comfortable and open to discussing the topic.”

The teens were left in a room by themselves while searching but were monitored with special software that captured both their conversations and their computer use.

That “enabled us to later see what they had searched for, and what they had talked about while they were doing this,” McDaid explained. “After the exercise, the researcher went back into the room and asked the participants for feedback on it. We used this approach because it was considered to give more accurate representations of how the young people would search online than simply asking them questions about it.”

The researchers determined that few of the teens knew where to look for accurate information.

When teens did find a relevant website, they often felt it was too text-heavy and contained too many technical terms. Many complained that it was difficult to find information about local services.

One of the biggest concerns for the teens was being discovered while searching for information on sexual health. They also worried they might inadvertently bring up pornography rather than health information.

While some of the results might be particular to Scotland, “the findings are in line with what we’ve been seeing clinically and in the literature,” said Ana Radovic, a specialist in adolescent medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “Adolescents are mainly getting sexual health information online and there are positive and negative aspects of that.”

Some teens have no other way of learning about sexual health because they and/or their parents aren’t comfortable discussing the topic, Radovic said.

But it can be difficult for teens to determine which online sources can be trusted.

That’s where parents can help, Radovic said.

Parents can sit down with their kids and do some searches for health information unrelated to sex, providing a model for finding accurate sources of health information.

The new study is “a reminder that we need a wraparound of support,” said Dawn Ravine, sexual health education program coordinator at Northwestern University’s Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. “No one avenue of sexual health information is perfect.”

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LOCAL SPORTS IMMEDIATE OPENING Bartender Role and Responsibilities: •Warmly welcome and acknowledge all guests in accordance with company standards •Respond to guest requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner •Ensure knowledge of bar and restaurant menu, promotions and specials •Maintains knowledge of spirits, beers, wines, cocktails and coffee •Maintains knowledge of bar inventory and wine selection to respond to expertly to guest questions •Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of beverage recipes and mixing procedures •Take guest beverage and/or food orders and input orders in appropriate point-of-sale system •Mix and garnish beverages according to recipe and portion control standards •Retrieve and deliver food and beverage orders in a timely manner; communicating to the chef regarding any special preferences or allergies •Able to up-sell all promotions available in the outlet •Check guests for proper identification and serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with government regulations •Maintains cleanliness of the bar at all times •Ensure serving station is well-stocked at all times •Ensure all opening and closing duties are executed in accordance with company standards •Assist in carrying out inventories of products and operating equipment Key Skills and Requirements: •Must have excellent communication skills •Basic math and computer skills •Good technical skills and ability to use POS and back of house systems •Team player who can also work on own initiative •Ability to work under pressure •Flexibility to work and stand longer hours as per business demand •Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting.

•Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 50 lbs. to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.

•Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and handling throughout the shift.

•Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.

Starting salary $7.00 per hour not including service charge.

Demi Chef De Partie* Roles and Responsibilities: •Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques and learn menus, recipes, preparation and presentation •Acceptable knife skills •Prepare all orders turned in by wait-staff using Resort’s standard recipes with focus on consistency while ensuring all orders are cooked quickly and according to order •Maintain the work area, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition.

•Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned that is not listed in your job description.

Key Skills and Requirements: •Must be able and willing to work extended days and shifts •Must have previously worked in this capacity for a minimum of 2 year or more in a luxury resort.

•Must be able to stand for long periods at a time based on demands of the business Starting salary $7.25 per hour not including service charge.

Housekeeping Supervisor* Roles and Responsibilities: •Provides employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively.

•Orients employees to the department and resort and provides on-the-job training on job responsibilities.

•Prioritizes and assigns tasks to the subordinates •Supervises Room Attendants/Houseman in the cleaning of Villa rooms.

•Verifies that entire Villa have been cleaned by reviewing the list of rooms cleaned by Room Attendant daily.

•Monitors quality of Villa rooms by conducting and documenting inspections of cleaned rooms •Supervises completion of short notice requests for Villa rooms.

•Prioritizes special cleaning requests (i.e. VIP rooms, check-in, etc.)

•Plans and executes with the Room Attendants and Housemen deep cleaning projects.

•Reports maintenance issues through ALICE and verifies that maintenance completed these requests.

•Inspects all check-out/stay over rooms for adherence to The Shore Club standards.

•Promptly documents and reports to the Executive HK all damaged items for the follow up and charges either to guests or employees.

•Ensures that linen closets are maintained as per standard.

•Verifies that all villa tools & equipment are stored properly and closets are locked.

•Conducts and reports on inventories of linen, cleaning equipment, guests and owners supplies, as well as villas FFE. •Ensures that pools are cleaned and well-maintained works closely with the Pool and Beach supervisor.

•Performs any tasks related to the job that secure the successful operation of Housekeeping Department and exceptional guests’ satisfaction.

•If needed, or during low occupancy of the villa assists with inspecting rooms and any other task at the resort site.

Salary starting at $21,592.00 per annum not including service charge HVAC/Maintenance Technician* Roles and Responsibilities: •Understand basic refrigeration cycle to include: identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot. Understand refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging.

•Understand basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Read basic wiring diagrams.

•Use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.

•Understand the process of treating air so as to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, and distribution. Read and understand mechanical drawings.

•Understand basic heating cycle to include: identify components in heating system, understand how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices Starting wage $7.75 per hour not including servicecharge Maintenance Manager *

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Roles and Responsibilities: •Establish goals, measurements and results for the department along with the General Manager.

•Involvement in the preparation of the Maintenance Operating and Capital budgets.

•General operational and preventative maintenance of systems including: Boilers and heating systems; Make up air and HVAC systems; Pool facilities; and General plumbing issues.

•Maintain hotel guest rooms and public areas by performing routine maintenance jobs and repairs.

•Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems, electrical systems and appliances. heating, cooling and ventilation systems •Organize, implement and track all maintenance projects for guestrooms and public areas.

•Monitor and revise as needed, departmental health & safety tools including training programs, policies and practices.

•Effective and timely interaction with all Hotel & Restaurant departments and positivelyimpact guest experience by effectively and efficiently resolving maintenance concerns.

Key Skills and Requirements: •3 years prior Maintenance Management and/or supervisory experience within a operation equal in size and facilities. Background in electrical and or plumbing are essential.

•Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to motivate and lead employees in a busy, high quality environment.

•Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment. Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.

•Good training, coaching and mentoring skills are essential. Proven experience with budgets and payroll process is essential.

•Completion of high school and technical training required.

•Many tasks require sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and/or positioning to accomplish tasks •Able to lift and carry up to 50+ lbs. is common and up to 150 lbs with assistance •Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred •Able to work efficiently under time constraints Starting salary $40,000.00 per annum not including service charge Room Attendant * Roles and Responsibilities: •Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

•Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery •Restock linens and amenities on carts •Run needed items to guest floors •Assist housekeepers as required Key Skills and Requirements: •Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge Assistant Financial Controller •Preparation & posting of various recurring General Ledger entries each month with appropriate backups and maintain an updated list of all for Management Co. And Strata Corp.

•Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for the Management Co. and Strata Corp.

•Assistance with Preparation of monthly Income Statements for final review by Financial Controller for the Management Co. And Strata Corp.

•Run various time sensitive reports out of Opera the 1st day of each month (Aging balances A/R, Departure report, Guest Ledger, Deposit Ledger, in house guests for owner’s split calculation, etc...)

•Assist/Coordinate with Cost Controller and Spa Manager and/or Supervisor on monthly reports submitted for month end; reviewing and ensuring accuracy on •Assist/Coordinate with Cost Controller/Purchasing Manager/Manager of dept. on all other inventories; reviewing and ensuring accuracy on inventory counts, variances are investigated and resolved, invoice submissions are completed, etc. Involves completing reports out of MXP system for requisitions, outlet counts, etc.

•Assist/Coordinate with Cost Controller and Spa Manager and/or Supervisor on monthly reports submitted for month end; reviewing and ensuring accuracy on •Inventory counts, variances are investigated and resolved, prepaid reports are accurate, invoice submissions are completed, etc.

•Assist/Coordinate with Cost Controller/Purchasing Manager/Manager of dept. on all other inventories; reviewing and ensuring accuracy on inventory counts, variances are investigated and resolved, invoice submissions are completed, etc. Involves completing reports out of MXP system for requisitions, outlet counts, etc.

•Preparation of bi-weekly payroll entries for the resort from reports received from Payroll Master •Prepare & balance NIB and NHIP reconciliations on time for monthly submissions. This includes coordination with Human Resources, Payroll Master and NIB/NHIB on ensuring numbers are all correct and current in ADP and submissions.

•Ensure that cash reconciliation between PMS system and physical deposits is maintained by Income Auditor and verifying all variances are being followed up & resolved in a timely manner.

•Review DStat reports & Interface Reconciliation Daily and coordinate with Income Auditor to ensure variances are being resolved and corrected in a timely manner.

•Keep register of all House Bank accounts and documentation and ensure that counts are made once per month by the General Cashier.

•Calculate Accommodation Tax before the 15th of each month, so payment can be submitted before the 20th •Reconcile the detail of the maintenance expenses received from Accounts Payables with GL and verify all allocations between Management Co and Strata Corp.

•Update the daily revenues each month in CIA to be exported to DSTAT (for the following month).

•Participate in monthly Financial Department Meetings.

•Assistance in coding of Accounts Payables and Expense Reports.

•Maintenance of & Keep Fixed Assets register updated with copy of related invoices.

•Cover vacations within the Department.

•Update contract binders (physical and electronic).

•Assist in implementing and reviewing internal controls and policies.

•Assist in budgets and forecasts.

•Assist with any other task requested by the Financial Controller.

Key Skills and Requirements: •Minimum two years’ experience at a property of similar size as an Assistant Financial Controller •Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

•Resort and Strata Accounting experience •Sound training in all areas of accounting from A/P, A/R, General Ledger, Credit. Collections, Audit.

Inventory control, •Payroll, Budgeting, Costing, P & L preparation and analysis, etc.

•Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, Excel Spreadsheet Solutions •Demonstrate understanding of interdepartmental relations and expectations in the luxury hotel market.

•Sound knowledge of American Accounting Plans •Willingness to complete a variety of tasks as assigned by Financial Controller •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Team player who can also work on own initiative Starting salary $47,00.00 per annum based on previous experience and qualifications not including service charge Chef De Partie* Roles and Responsibility: •Recruit and select qualified candidates, provide training and communication performance expectations •Coordinate the inventory, purchasing and disbursement of all supplies with the purchasing manager

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Danitra Clare, Asst. Human Resources Manager atcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Monday, May 5th 2019.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

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•Able to stand for long periods of time.

•Able to carry up to 20kgs.

•Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure.

•Must be organized and detailed oriented.

Salary starting at $23,000 per annum and is based on previous experience and qualifications

IMMEDIATE OPENING •Inspect and ensures the proper set up and readiness of each item on menus •Supervise daily food preparation for assigned areas.

•Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently •Work closely with staff to exceed guest expectations Key Skills and Requirements: •3 years culinary experience in a full service, fine dining establishment as Chef De Partie •Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience •Must have strong knowledge of kitchen inventory and ordering process, staffing, expediting and ability to supervise the staff and kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef •Excellent culinary technique and ability to work the line during all meal periods •Exceptional customer service orientation, complying with company service culture •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Must be able to stand for long periods at a time based on demands of the business Starting salary $8.00 per hour not including service charge.

Cook* Roles and Responsibilities: •Prepare all food items according to recipe cards and correct handling procedures.

•Maintain highest quality and appearance of all foods sent from kitchen and make sure plates are clean and appetizing.

•Maintain orderly and clean refrigerators and work areas.

•Sets up for meals by ensuring proper amounts are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and any reservations •Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas •Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy •Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment •Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices in the designated kitchen areas daily Key Skills and Requirements: •Experience with, and comfortable preparing a variety of different cuisines in a fine dining environment •Understand the importance of consistency •Knowledge of food preparation techniques and health/safety •Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts and stand for long periods at a time •2 years’ experience in this role Starting salary $7.25 per hour not including service charge Groundsman Roles and Responsibilities: •General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

•Willingness to work varying schedules, weekends and holidays.

•Take on special landscaping or planting projects as deemed necessary by the Landscaping manager.

•Mow the lawns, prune the bushes and trees, edges the walkways and give the grounds a manicured look •Operate equipment to keep all of the walkways and buildings entrances cleared and safe •Collaborate with maintenance team to make sure the grounds and the building are always properly cared for Key Skills and Responsibilities: •Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying up to 60 lbs. include small equipment up to 65% of the time.

•Balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and handling throughout the shift.

•Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel up to 300 feet on a regular basis throughout the shift.

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Houseman* Duties and Requirements: •Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

•Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts •Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas.

•Responsibility for care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery •Restock linens and amenities on carts •Run needed items to guest floors •Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 not including service charge Labourer* Role and Responsibilities: •General laborer duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

•Willingness to work varying schedules, split shifts, nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary $6.25 an hour not including service charge.

Jr. Sous Chef* The Jr. Sous Chef is responsible for the preparation of all menu items for outlet, ensuring a quality product is delivered and oversee execution to adhere to resort quality standards.

Roles and Responsibilities: •Ensure mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen.

•Ability to read recipes, check food presentations and displays with precision.

•Check the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained.

•Demonstrate ability to cook meat, fish and vegetables with the correct method and temperature.

•Create daily specials for outlet with guidance and approval from Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef.

•Ensure the correct rotation and storage of products for quality selection.

•Ensure the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary.

•Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef with accuracy.

•Communicate any defects in kitchen equipment to the Executive Sous Chef.

•In addition, other duties as may be required as directed by your Manager.

Key Skills and Requirement: •Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

•Proven experience in all sections of the kitchen •Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

•Accuracy and attention to detail.

Resort Electrician* Roles and Responsibilities: •Respond to customer and department requests throughout the facility, make the necessary electrical repairs and/or to accommodate the customers electrical needs in a timely and courteous manner.

•Perform preventive maintenance on and tests of all electrical systems, sub-systems and equipment, including disassembling, replacing, cleaning, and repairing.

•Repair, maintain and trouble-shoot electrical equipment in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, operations manuals and manufacturers’ maintenance instructions, using test equipment such as volt meter, amp probe, and hand and power tools required to perform the functions of the position. Must have knowledge of wiring codes, Generators and Motors •Maintain light fixtures throughout the facility by replacing burned out light bulbs and/or making necessary repairs/replacements to the light fixtures on a routine and regular basis to sustain lighting standards. The Electrician will be required to use a ladder or man lift working at heights up to 30 feet, often reaching above head, for extended periods of time.

•Set up/Breakdown of power and lighting equipment for exhibits, meetings and banquets.

This will involve pushing, pulling and lifting of equipment and materials (up to 50 lb.)

Key Skills and Requirements: •Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience of at least five years that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

•Five years electrical experience in buildings with complex electrical systems.

•Must Have Certificate in Electrical Training and/or First Aid Training. Must have considerable knowledge of electrical systems and components to maintain and repair building electrical equipment.

•Considerable knowledge of electrical supplies and materials and proper application of same.

•Extensive knowledge of safe working practices with regards to wire sizes, fuse sizes and overloading of electrical circuits.

Security Supervisor •Supervises and participates in maintaining constant surveillance of the entire resort to detect potential sources of security problems, safety hazards and fire hazards •Ensures resort is patrolled on a regular basis •Ensures all resort entrances are locked and unlocked per resort policy •Maintains resort key management procedures and ensures that all keys are accounted for •Ensures all Food and Beverage outlets are closed and secured each night •Ensures all meeting and exhibit rooms are secured •Completes daily security log, including pertinent information from the shift •Handles complaints, investigates and thoroughly reports on guest or employee injuries, worker’s compensation claims, thefts, assaults, lost property, car accidents, loud parties, vandalism and other guest complaints in accordance with the resort’s policy and procedure •Informs management immediately •Maintains responsibility for handling any emergency that would require partial or complete evacuation of the resort such as fires, armed robberies, severe injuries, power failures or bomb threats in accordance with resort policy and procedures •Responds to emergencies; coordinates the partial or complete evacuation of the resort such as fire, armed robbery, severe injuries, power failure or bomb threats in accordance with the resort’s policy and procedures •Ensures monitoring and control of employee entrance •Controls access to hotel and resort areas per the resort’s policy and procedures •Conducts package checks •Provides employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively •Orients employees to the department and resort and provides on-the-job training on job responsibilities Key Skills and Requirements: •Knowledge of and certified for CPR/First Aid and AED. •Good written and oral communication skills •Organization-ability to prioritize needs and effectively handle incidents and emergency situations •Detail orientation-ability to notice small items and conditions that impact the facility, operation and service •Creates the Shore Club Experience through performance that demonstrates the Shore Club standards •Demonstrate understanding of the technical service skills for assigned areas •the ability to relate to, communicate with, and motivate employees to sustain high performance and quality levels.

Salary starting at $22,880.00 per annum not including service charge Accounts Payable Roles and Responsibilities: •Receive all invoices, verify that an approved PO is attached, code and post all invoices in the Accounting software system, properlycoded using the hotel’s chart of accounts.

•Cut all checks for local vendors twice a week and US vendorstwice a month on a bi-weekly basis, according to the aging balance,credit conditions and specific due dates.

•Once invoices are paid, they must be filed alphabetically bysupplier and separated between US suppliers and local suppliers.

•Twice a month, Run Travel Agent report from PMS and submit toRevenue Manager for approval; cut all checks due for Travel Agentcommissions according to the approvals given.

•Accurately complete by account for each month end by set deadlines, with full details in excel, the posted maintenance expenses.

•Ensure all payment deadlines are met and no late payment penalties are incurred •Vendor Statements requested, reconciled and accounts kept current at all times •Petty cash reimbursements require AP to verify the summary of thepetty cash paid out with all the attached supporting documents;for all paid-outs and cash advances, verify that a copy of thecorresponding posting to the Guest Folio is attached and signedby the Front Office Cashier and the Guest.

•Review checks on hand for stale dated items that require reissue,reach out to vendors to pick up payments as needed to clear in atimely manner •Prepare breakdown and allocation for all payments for Duties &Freight in a timely and accurate manner •Provide photocopies of various backups as required for the department •Any other reasonable requests made by Financial Controller Key Skills and Requirements: •Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Hotel or Corporate environment •Accuracy and attention to detail •Must have data entry skills/numerical skills •Demonstrated knowledge and experience with working in anaccounts department •Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Excel knowledge is essential •Able to communicate in English both written and spoken.

•Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to workunder pressure •Must be organized and detailed oriented •Holds a valid driver’s license Starting salary $30,000.00 per annum based on previous experienceand qualifications not including service charge

*POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club,Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention Danitra Clare, Asst. Human Resources Manager atcareers@theshoreclubtc.comno later than end of day Monday, May 5th 2019.Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly. The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (649) 339-8000

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We hire smiles!!!

Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa, the only 6 Diamond All-inclusive property in the Caribbean is inviting applications from Turks and Caicos Islanders for the following vacant positions. We hire the personality and train the individual.

Applicants must have a clean police record and a good command of the English language both written and spoken. In addition candidates must be able to work nights, public holidays and week-ends. The Resort thanks everyone for their interest in advance and advises that applicants will be contacted for an interview via Text Message.

The Food and Beverage Department requires: 

The Dining Department requires:

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Reports to:

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Executive Chef

Reports to:

Plans and directs the functions of administration and planning of the Food and Beverage Department to meet the daily needs of the operation. Clearly describes, assigns and delegates responsibility and authority for the operation of the various food and beverage sub-departments, e.g., restaurants, banquets, etc. Develops, implements and monitor schedules for the operation of all restaurants and bars to achieve a profitable result.

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria: • College or University Degree (Hospitality Management,) and or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to manage Food & Beverage operation, obtained through hotel school, university and / or equivalent experience and apprenticeship training • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manager in Food and Beverage • American Hotel and Lodging Certified Restaurant Manager Certificate • SCU Certified Leadership Certificate level 2 The Director of Food and Beverage position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder. The Food and Beverage Manager and Assistant Food and Beverage Manager positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with on island status (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted.

The salaries for the positions indicated above are negotiable and dependent on experience.

Managing Director

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree Tourism Management • Minimum three years’ work experience managing a Front Office team; • Certification in Customer Service • Certificate in Leadership Development • Harvard Management Course Certificate

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

The salary for these positions ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00 The watersports Department requires: 

Senior Dive Instructor

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; • Basic Compressor Certification (an asset) (MAKO); • SCU Certified Leadership Level 1 • Must be familiar with M3 Sales Training System • Certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer (PADI) • Certified Water Dive Certificate (PADI) • Advance Open Water Diver (PADI) Snuba Guide

Reports To: Watersports Manager The main function of the Scuba Guide is to ensure that all activities of the dive experience is going in accordance to the company standards.

The salary for this positions ranges from $28,000.00 to $35,000.00.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor • Basic Compressor Certification (an asset) (MAKO); • Advance Open Water Diver (PADI) • Rescue Diver (PADI)

The Butler Department requires: Butler Manager

Reports to:

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum three experience as Restaurant Manager in an international first-class hotel/resort.

• Experience managing a restaurant with over 300 persons seating area • Must be familiar with M3 Sales Training System • SCU Certified Leadership Certificate level 2 • Certificate in Hotel & Catering Industry • Intercontinental Hotels Group Supervisory Certificate Level 1

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

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Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Food and Beverage and within the limits of established Sandals Resorts policies, procedures, oversees and directs all aspects of the Restaurant operation at the level of standard and quality established by the company.

The main function of the Scuba/ Dive instructor is to supervise all activities of the dive experience. The Masters/ Instructors take care of the guest and equipment.

Front Office Manager

Reports to:

Director of Food and Beverage

Reports to: Watersports Manager

The Front Office Department requires: 

Restaurant Manager

Managing Director

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred (Hospitality) • Minimum Four years’ work experience managing Butler team; • Must be Guild Certified; • Diploma in Service industry Management • The Butler Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

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

These positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders and persons with on-island status (note however more than one is required). Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time. Should a suitable local applicant not be found a permit application will be submitted The salaries for the positions indicated above are negotiable and dependent on experience.

The Resort Shop Department requires: 

Gift Shop Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director

The Gift Shop Manager will be responsible for the administration of the overall experience and quality of retail. This individual will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining system processes and policies for the smooth and timely operating of outlets in the Resort Shop department.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Five years managing more than one outlet • Ability to meet and exceed targets • Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred • Certified Guest Service Professional certificate • Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management • Certificate in Mastering Sales and Service Leadership The Gift Shop manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for these positions ranges between 30,000.00 and $45,000.00

Applications giving full details of qualifications and experience should be sent to: mmvaughn@grp.sandals.com or placed in the secure drop box at the service gate or Fax to: 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Labour Commissioner The Human Resources Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and and should reach not later than May 3rd 2019

Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186

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CARIBBEAN NEWS

NEWS NEWS

Jamaica institutes water rationing

The National Water Commission (NWC) says it will be implementing water restrictions for sections of the Corporate Area as of Monday as it indicated that several of its water supply systems across the island are being affected by worsening drought conditions.

The NWC said that as of last Thursday, the Mona Reservoir was at 34.7 per cent of capacity and the Hermitage Dam was at 31.4 per cent.

It said that the six hour water restrictions daily would affect several communities served by the two reservoirs and that it is also customers to store water as necessary for use.

The NWC announcement follows the warning by the Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) that the drought situation in the Caribbean is expected to continue into the early wet season as weak El Niño conditions are forecast to persist.

In its latest Caribbean Climate Outlooks bulletin released here, the CIMH said that for the period May to July recurrent dry spells are forecasted, except for the Windward Islands and Guianas.

CIMH said that severe “or worse” drought has developed in Antigua, Aruba, Barbados, central Belize, French Guiana, northern Guyana, Martinique, St Kitts, and eastern Trinidad on the shorter term, and in southern Hispaniola on the long term.

BVI Premier reveals plans to assassinate him

Premier Andrew A. Fahie said he has been receiving death threats since he won the general elections in the British Virgin Islands in February.

Premier Fahie told Parliament that there have been three major threats to his life and that the matter is now classified a national security issue.

He said that the Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews is aware of the threats to assassinate him.

“Since becoming Premier it is now documented through authorities that I have received three major threats of assassination.

And I want to tell these three entities here today, that you aren’t going frighten me from doing the business of the people,” he told legislators.

“We have sat down with the Commissioner of Police, we have sat down with private security . . . and we have made sure that the security that is needed, that will happen as the Premier of this Territory.

“I don’t like to know that taxpayers have to go through that.

Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Andrew A. Fahie As a matter of fact Mr Speaker, I bring it up because I noticed that before I got to make a speech, there are those making fun of it. But I don’t take nobody making fun of my life,” he said.

Fahie, 48, led the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to power eight years after it was swept out of office and he told Parliament even before being elected, there had been prophecies from religious leaders that he would lead the territory

and that came to pass.

He said the death threats to his life have also been prophesied and he was not going to take the threats lightly.

“I had to re-arrange how my life has been going and it has not been a nice time . . . . One time I even paused and say, is this even worth it.

“I use to be around this place free, free as a bird representing the people of the First [District] in this House doing what I got to do. Now because of some greedy people, that’s who they are, because we have a tip-off what it’s about . . . some greedy people, want to see if they can assassinate the Premier,” Fahie said, adding that the police were working on several leads.

He said given the death threats, personal security had now become paramount and hence the reason for his bodyguards.

“I will live doing the will of God and I will die doing the will of God and yes we have the security and when the threat came to me I didn’t take it on Mr Speaker, I said nonsense,” he told legislators.

How a small Caribbean country is filling American doctor slots

As Fresno and the Central Valley battle to fill empty slots in the health care industry, the region has been able to get some relief from — of all places — a medical school in Grenada.

That’s because in recent years, St. George’s University School of Medicine has seen 45 of its graduates come to Fresno to begin their residencies in the last five years.

This includes five graduates in the Saint Agnes Medical Center Internal Medicine program alone in the last year.

Located in St. George’s, the Grenadian capitol, the medical school currently has more than 5,500 students attending.

The university’s medical school began in 1976 as a way to provide the needed medical school education to aspiring doctors who had trouble finding admissions in the United States. This has garnered a reputation of being a “second chance” school, but according to Dr. Fred Jacobs, executive vice president of St. George’s and chair of the Department of Medicine, they’re anything but a haven for rejects.

“The truth is that most of those students were not substandard

Photo contributed The St. George’s University School of Medicine, based in the picturesque capitol of the Caribbean nation of Grenada, has sent a considerable number of students to practice in the Fresno area applicants — there were just too many good applicants for the spots there were,” Jacobs said. “So most of these students who didn’t get in, it wasn’t that they weren’t qualified… there just weren’t enough spots.”

Actually, he argued that the school’s graduates — including his son —

are not only just as qualified, but highly sought after. As evidence, he pointed to the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 tests taken

by St. George students after their second academic year. It’s the same exam taken by all medical students wishing to practice in the United States, and with a

pass rate of just over 96.2 percent, they’re above the national average.

Among these is Tyra Reece, who will be graduating with her M.D. in June. Originally from Long Beach, she said that life on the island was a difficult adjustment, but she had to adapt quickly if she wanted to succeed.

“But once you get over there, you have to get in the setting of just studying for 14 hours,” Reece said. “So that initial shock of not being in the United States kind of gets out of you because you kind of have to start getting going.”

However, the studying and hard work haven’t gone unrewarded or unnoticed, and Reece will be starting a residency at UCSF Fresno after graduating, with three of her fellow St. George alumni.

“The metric that matters is the product that you’re producing… is a medical school graduate acceptable to a residency director, who will one day be a practicing physician,” Jacobs said. “And we produce more practicing physicians than any other medical school in the world.”

Marriott launching luxury villa rentals in Caribbean

The world’s biggest hotel company is getting into the home sharing business.

In a move that enters Marriott in a market dominated by home sharing giant Airbnb, the company has launched a new “Homes & Villas by Marriott International” program that includes the Caribbean market.

“The launch of Homes & Villas by Marriott International reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation as consumer travel needs evolve,” said Stephanie

Linnartz, Global Chief Commercial Officer, Marriott International. “What started out as a pilot a year ago is now a global offering, providing our guests with the space and amenities of a home backed by a trusted travel company, and the very best in loyalty benefits.”

The program, which will focus on “premium and luxury homes” in more than 100 destinations worldwide, will also see members of Marriott’s Bonvoy rewards program able to earn and redeem points at

the “highly-curated” homes. ignore the presence of Airbnb, Hsieh, Vice President, Homes & The launch comes after the luxury focus means Villas by Marriott International.

Marriott developed the home Marriott’s biggest competition “By working with a select group rental program in a 2018 pilot could potentially be Airbnb’s of professional management initiative under the brand luxury sub-brand, Luxury companies that understand and operate in this dynamic Tribute Portfolio Homes.

Retreats.

And the Caribbean Marriott is launching landscape, we are able to focus launch will focus on luxury the program with “select on what we do best – selecting destinations, too, the company property management a breadth of homes in inspiring said, with a launch in St Barth companies that are already destinations, setting standards and Anguilla, among other managing these homes,” it for responsive service and stops. said. designing a seamless booking

The Anguilla launch, “Our approach to home experience that helps our for example, includes an rentals allows us to curate an guests navigate an increasingly oceanfront villa with a private incredible collection of homes complex and uncertain set of beach and a personal butler. that deliver an elevated travel home rental choices.”

And while it’s hard to experience,” said Jennifer

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Bermuda scraps multi-million dollar bus schedule after complaints A new million-dollar government bus schedule that took 17 years to iron out has been scrapped after just six weeks.

Transport Minister Zane DeSilva told reporters that the recently adopted timetable would be ripped up because of complaints over inadequate service and rest times for drivers. He said the old schedule will be used again from next Monday.

Canadian company, Schedule Masters Inc, had been paid more than US$1.6 million over the past 17 years to

create the new bus schedule.

When agreement on the new schedule was reached late last year Chris Furbert, president of the Bermuda Industrial Union, said it was a “great day”.

But its implementation was then held up by a series of delays.

“After six weeks of operating the new 2019 bus schedule it is being determined that the change is necessary to thoroughly address concerns with schedule trip times and rest times for bus operators,” DeSilva told a news

Mexico and Caribbean the most popular destinations this summer

This year, summer travel to Cancún is expected to drop by five percent — however, the stunning Mexican beachside city is still the number one most popular international summer destination for U.S. travelers in 2019, according to a new survey

by Allianz Global Assistance.

Cancún took first place for the third straight year. It is joined on the top 10 list by two other Mexican destinations, San José del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, which came in third and ninth, respectively. This year was the first that Europe favorites London and Paris were not in the top 10.

Allianz Global Assistance analyzed travel bookings planned from the end of May through beginning of September, and found that all of this year’s top international destinations are in Mexico and the Caribbean.

“Americans are staying closer to home this summer, with all top 10 international destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico for the first time,” Daniel Durazo, director of communications at Allianz Global Assistance USA, said in a statement.

Here are the top 10 international summer destinations: 1.Cancún, Mexico 2.Aruba Island, Aruba 3.San José del Cabo, Mexico 4.Nassau, Bahamas 5.Higuey, Dominican Republic 6.Montego Bay, Jamaica 7.Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 8.San Juan, Puerto Rico (including in Allianz survey as international, however it is part of the U.S. 9.Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 10.Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Domestically, U.S. travelers are planning travel to Orlando and New York City, which took the number one and two domestic spots respectively. The top 10 domestic summer destinations were: 1.Orlando 2.New York City 3.Seattle 4.Las Vegas 5.Boston 6.Los Angeles 7.Maui 8.Honolulu 9.San Francisco 10.Portland

conference.

He said feedback from bus operators and the public on the performance of the 2019 bus schedule indicated challenges with service frequency and insufficient capacity.

“The reports include inadequate service during morning and afternoon peak times, over and above what was experienced in the previous schedule.

“The new schedule did not provide sufficient rest time between trips, presenting health and safety concerns for bus operators and the

travelling public and must be addressed immediately. This decision was not taken lightly but it is the only recourse to address concerns and safety of our operators and passengers.”

DeSilva said adjustments made to the new 2019 schedule were to provide additional lift, but that it required daily coordination of unscheduled work that did not address rest time for operators.

He said restoring the bus fleet was a priority for the Department of Public Transportation.

Entire Trinidad family wiped out in highway shooting

The victims of the triple murder have been identified as George Quintero, Carmelita Garcia-Quintero and Quintero’s daughter, Marisol

Police are baffled over the mur­der of a San Fer­nan­do family who was found inside their pickup along the Solomon Hochoy Highway, Ste Madeleine.

Homicide investigators said they were still trying to piece together the evidence collected from the murder scene, but could not yet establish a motive for the murders of George Quintero, 53, his wife Carmelita Garcia-Quintero, 62 and their daughter Marisol Quintero, 33.

Reports stat­ed that around 7 a.m., a passerby contacted police, informing them that three people were seen sitting motionless in a red Nissan Frontier pickup on the shoulder of the highway.

Highway patrol and Ste Madeleine police responded and found the pickup parked on the bridge passing over the Cipero Riv­

er.

The gear was in the parked position and the headlights were still on. Officers found Quintero in the driver’s seat with a gunshot wound to the left side of his face, Garcia-Quintero in the front passenger’s seat with a gunshot wound to the right side of her face and Marisol in the rear passenger’s seat with wounds to her head and chin. There were gunshots holes on the front and rear windscreen and the right rear passenger’s side window was shattered, leading investigators to suspect the killer came from the outside.

However, it was not determined how many gunmen carried out the murders. There was also a dent on the rear right side of the pick-up but officers could not say whether it was fresh.

Southern Division

police, led by Snr Supt Zamsheed Mohammed and officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region Three, including ASP Steve Persad and Insp Darryl Corrie responded.

With the view of the vehicle exposed to the public, police parked a ve­ hicle to block off the view, result­ ing in traffic gridlock. But the news horrified the many passersby and those whose curiosity got the better of them and stopped.

No one was at the family’s Block 5, Palmiste home as relatives went to the Forensic Sci­ence Centre where an au­topsy was expected to take place. Both Garcia-Quintero and Marisol were unem­ ployed while Quintero was a small contractor who ser­viced hydraulic equipment. Investigators said that checks did not show the family to be involved in any wrongdoing.

A neighbour described them as peaceful. He said the couple would leave home daily and re­turn be­fore dark. However, they did not return last night.

It was believed that they were returning home from Movie Towne, San Fernando, but noth­ ing so far indicated why they stopped on the shoulder. Passersby reported that they had seen the pickup there at midnight, but did not notice anything strange.

Police were ex­ pected to interview relatives yesterday, with the hope of piecing together the circumstances that led to the murders.

Bimini man gunned down when he opened the door

Before he died of multiple gunshot wounds in his chest, Alain Perez, owner of Bimini Big John’s Bar and Grill, told his roommate that an unknown person wearing dark clothing was his assailant, according to police on the island.

Although investigators have no clue who this person is or where they are, officer-in-charge on the island, Superintendent Henry Rolle said residents and visitors in Bimini have nothing to fear.

While he said the investigation is still in the infancy stage, police are sure it was an “isolated” incident.

Perez, a Cuban-American and father of three, lived in Bimini for several years. He was 47-yearsold.

“The person knocked on

the door and when he opened it the say what is going on, but we are person engaged him in the gunfire working feverishly to determine and struck him several times in the what happened.” chest,” Supt Rolle told The Tribune Perez’s mother and sister yesterday. “There were no signs of were in Bimini where they spoke to police and then flew to the capital forced entry.”

Asked whether police were yesterday as his body was sent for concerned the shooter was still on an autopsy. According to police, the island, Supt Rolle said there was the incident happened shortly after no evidence to support that line of 1am on Sunday. “A male was shot inquiry. multiple times in the upper part

“This is an isolated of his body, while at his residence incident and we haven’t established in Bimini,” police said in a report. a motive. There is no need to fear “The male victim was taken to because Bimini is a safe place and the Bimini clinic where he later has always been a safe place. succumbed to his injuries.”

“So I encourage everyone A message was posted to out there if they have any Bimini Big John’s Bar and Grill’s information to share with police to Facebook page where the tragedy bring it forward and we will look was announced. It was shared at it. It’s an active investigation. dozens of times.

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More than 75,000 processed at Lynden Pindling International Airport over Easter holiday weekend The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) processed more than 75,000 passengers over the Easter holiday weekend.

According to a press release, 27,000 passengers passed through the U.S. departures pre-clearance facility, while Bahamas immigration and customs officials processed more than 30,000 arrivals.

The release adds that air traffic controllers reported more than 2,500 aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings) during the long weekend.

“Airport stakeholders executed newly-adopted standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the peak period, mitigating congestion in the terminal and on the airside,” the release reveals.

Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar said in the release that the successful movement of so many passengers through this country’s main gateway was due to the efforts of

key agencies at the airport.

“We have been working diligently with primary stakeholders to ensure that the increased traffic being experienced at the airport is met with an effective plan to manage higher passenger numbers and aircraft movement at LPIA,” D’Aguilar said.

“My ministry will continue to work directly with our partners at the airport to ensure that LPIA is equipped and prepared to meet new demands in air arrivals to the destination. I’m proud to say that over the Easter holiday weekend all of the agencies worked together towards the common goal of providing a high level of service to persons arriving and departing from LPIA.”

The release states that the agencies at the airport prepared themselves to manage high volumes of passengers during the Easter holiday.

According to President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nassau

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) Vernice Walkine Airport Development Company (NAD) Vernice Walkine, there were improvements in efficiencies at the airport that helped to make the weekend move smoothly.

Bermuda pledges laws for mixed-status families

Changes to legislation to tackle the problem of mixed-status families will be tabled this summer, the national security minister of Bermuda said.

Wayne Caines said: “We believe that by the end of this parliamentary session, we will definitely be able to have legislation that will go through the parliamentary process on mixedstatus families.”

He added that the Government would also be “looking closely on dealing with the belongers issue”.

Mr Caines said: “We will be looking at the issue, specifically on this occasion, of children that are born to Bermudian parents overseas.

“So we’ll be looking to pass legislation on those things specifically this parliamentary session.”

He was speaking as he announced the start of a two-week consultation period to canvass public views about the way work permits are granted.

Mr Caines said the request was to make sure any potential changes to the system had public support.

He added: “It is hoped

Wayne Caines that any changes made will assist in skills, job enhancement, training and development opportunities for Bermudians who may be unemployed, underemployed or are looking for a career change.

“We believe that any decision made will affect us all, so it is of the utmost importance that everyone be given the opportunity and follow through with voicing their concerns, their opinions and providing their feedback.”

Jobs are classified under four work permit categories: closed,

restricted, special and open.

Mr Caines said he was often stopped on the street or contacted about concerns about particular jobs going to expatriates.

He added: “There are a number of people that have opinions. They believe that certain categories should be changed.”

Mr Caines said that the Government had pledged that immigration policy would “better reflect our mandate of putting Bermudians first”.

He added: “This includes ensuring that Bermudians can secure employment in their own country.”

Mr Caines said he had asked the Department of Immigration to make changes to work-permit policies.

He added: “We wanted a policy to strike the right balance between the legitimate expectations of Bermudians and the legitimate labour needs of businesses.”

Members of the public can register their opinions at forum. gov.bm. Written responses can also be dropped of or mailed to the Department of Immigration. The closing date for submissions is May 14.

“We saw improvements in efficiency both in the terminal and on the airside,” she said.

“There were a few incidents that were quickly mitigated, demonstrating further that all stakeholders at LPIA have indeed developed strategies and contingency protocols to ensure operations run smoothly even with strong passenger numbers.

“On the airside, the weekend saw a significant increase in aircraft movement, particularly on the Thursday before and the Monday after Easter.

Even with the increased traffic on the airside, there were no significant delays or congestion issues. This demonstrates our capacity to handle heavy traffic on the tarmac.”

D’Aguilar said last month that efforts had been stepped up to improve the operations at the airport after several incidences occurred due to the marked increases in tourist arrival since last year.

Bahamas Prime Minister says Officer Perpall murder ‘A terrible tragedy’

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said the murder of Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Petty Officer Philip Perpall is a “terrible tragedy” and added that Bahamians must never forget the sacrifice and devotion of the country’s law enforcement officers.

“This is a terrible tragedy. Let us continue to pray for peace in our land and for all of those who are victims of crime and for their families,” Minnis said during Voice of Deliverance Ministries’ 37th Annual General Assembly on Monday.

“The Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the killing, and the minister of national security has announced a review of security at government institutions.

“I once again thank the men and women of all of our uniformed branches who protect us on a daily basis. We must never forget their sacrifice and their devotion.”

Police said Perpall, 52, was on duty at Government House on Sunday when a man, allegedly a fellow RBDF marine, entered the compound and killed him.

Minnis continued, “I ask you to pray for his soul and for his loved ones and family.

“I offer my condolences also to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. I also ask you to pray for the other members of the force who witnessed the killing of a fellow-officer.”

Police said the shooter entered the guard room around 2:30 a.m. where Perpall and four other RBDF officers were. The other officers were not injured.

Police were questioning someone in relation to the incident.

Jamaica leaders hope state of emergency will drive down murders in wild west

Western Jamaica civic and business leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief as Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared a state of public emergency (SOE), blanketing St James, Hanover, and Westmoreland, in a bid to curtail rampant crime in the three parishes.

Tourism interests, municipal authorities, and everyday citizens welcomed the news that the parishes, which collectively recorded 105 murders up to April 22, would see a significant boost in resources to aid the crime fight.

Not counting Kingston and St Andrew with a per-capita murder rate of 21/100,000, Hanover, St James, and Westmoreland have the three highest homicide rates in the country this year, Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson said yesterday.

Anderson signalled that the western arc’s aggregate murders – representing more than a quarter of the island’s 410 homicides recorded up to last week Monday – prompted the security forces to request that a state of public emergency be declared. It will

initially remain in effect for 14 days.

In St James, which ended a yearlong SOE on January 31 this year, banker Winston Lawson, the president of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI), said he was happy for the resumption of the crime-fighting measure but asked that the authorities exercise leniency in the opening hours for businesses.

After seeing a drastic reduction in murders last year under the SOE – which saw homicides falling from a high of 335 in 2017 to 102 in 2018 – killings have surged again, with 49 victims recorded up to April 22, according to data released yesterday.

The MBCCI outlined areas that it would like to see improved upon over the previous SOE.

“Given the experiences and takeaways of the SOE of 2018, the chamber ... appeals that the opportunity is utilised to not only yet again save hundreds of lives, but to improve on prior identified shortcomings and concerns ... ,” the chamber said in a press statement issued yesterday.

It called for more judicious and

intelligence-based decision-making in the detention of suspects; improved results in gun recovery from the criminal underworld; habitable lockup and detention areas; and urged the authorities to expedite reforms, policies, and strategies to sustain the suppression of crime.

In Westmoreland, which emerged as western Jamaica’s murder capital last year as the SOE kept St James in check, Custos Hartley Perrin was relieved as the police and military rolled into the parish, which recorded 141 murders in 2018 and 43 up to April 22 this year.

“It has been long in coming, but in light of the many murders that we have been seeing, I believe the people would have been expecting this type of intervention,” said Perrin. “If we can get the type of success that was realised in St James last year in terms of the reduction in murders, we will be on course to fix this crime problem.

“My hope is that while we would not want to see any violation of the human rights of the residents, we would certainly like to see more

criminal elements arrested than was the case in Montego Bay,” noted Perrin. “I would also love to see far more illegal guns taken off the streets.”

Hanover Custos Dr David Stair urged the security forces to stem the flow of illegal guns into the island and focus on taking down criminal masterminds.

Speaking at yesterday’s Jamaica House press conference to announce the security initiative, Anderson said that Westmoreland “was the most murderdense place in the country, followed by Hanover”.

“St James has gone up 70 per cent over where it was last year this time, and Hanover is still significantly high,” he told journalists.

“It was these figures and the challenge of violence in these places that caused myself and the CDS (chief of defence staff of the Jamaica Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade) to recommend to the prime minister that we declare a state of emergency in these areas.”

Said Anderson:”We must save lives.”

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Florida teachers can arm Barr cancels second day of testimony, themselves under new gun bill escalating battle with U.S. Congress

Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday canceled plans to testify before the House of Representatives about his handling of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation, further inflaming tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Democrats in Congress.

Barr was due to face the Democratic-controlled House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, but pulled out after the two sides were unable to agree on the format for the hearing.

“It’s simply part of the administration’s complete U.S. Attorney General William Barr returns stonewalling of Congress,” Judiciary to a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Committee Chairman Jerrold entitled “The Justice Department’s Investigation of Russian Interference with the Nadler told reporters.

2016 Presidential Election.” on Capitol Hill in Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Washington, U.S., May 1, 2019 Nadler’s proposal to have committee complaints that he initially disclosed lawyers question Barr was the special counsel’s conclusions on “unprecedented and unnecessary,” March 24 in an incomplete way that saying questions should come from caused public confusion. lawmakers.

Illustrating tensions

The move came shortly between the two men, Barr after Barr spent more than four hours described as “a bit snitty” a March before the Republican-controlled 27 letter from Mueller in which the Senate Judiciary Committee special counsel urged him to release where he fended off Democratic broader summaries of his findings criticism of his decision to clear - a step Barr rejected. Trump seized Trump of criminal obstruction of on Barr’s March 24 letter to declare justice and faulted Special Counsel that he had been fully exonerated.

Robert Mueller for not reaching a Several Democrats on the conclusion of his own on the issue.

Senate committee called for Barr’s

In his first congressional resignation. testimony since releasing a redacted Democrats have accused version of Mueller’s report on April Barr of trying to protect the 18, Barr also dismissed Mueller’s Republican president, who is

seeking re-election next year. They pressed Barr on why he decided two days after receiving the 448-page document from Mueller in March to conclude that Trump had not unlawfully sought to obstruct the 22-month investigation.

“I don’t think the government had a prosecutable case,” Barr said.

The report detailed extensive contacts between Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and Moscow and the campaign’s expectation that it would benefit from Russia’s actions, which included hacking and propaganda to boost Trump and harm Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. The report also detailed a series of actions Trump took to try to impede the investigation.

Mueller, a former FBI director, concluded there was insufficient evidence to show a criminal conspiracy and opted not to make a conclusion on whether Trump committed obstruction of justice, but pointedly did not exonerate him. Barr has said he and Rod Rosenstein, the Justice Department’s No. 2 official, then determined there was not enough evidence to charge Trump with obstruction.

Barr often appeared to excuse or rationalize Trump’s conduct, asserting that the president may not necessarily have been trying to derail Mueller’s investigation.

Florida’s legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in the classroom, expanding a program launched after the deadly high school shooting in Parkland with the aim of preventing another such massacre.

Florida’s House of Representatives voted 65 to 47 to pass the bill after hours of debate over two days in which the Republican majority thwarted Democratic efforts to amend, stall or kill the measure.

Florida’s Senate approved it 22 to 17 last week.

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill into law, enabling school districts wishing to take part in the voluntary Guardian program to arm those teachers who pass a 144-hour training course.

On Feb. 14, 2018, a former student armed with a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and wounding 17 others.

President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association have argued an armed teacher could provide the best defense against a shooter bent on mass murder.

Opponents questioned whether the solution to gun violence should be the presence of even more guns and warned of the danger of a teacher misfiring during a crisis or police mistaking an armed teacher for the assailant.

Passage marks a victory for gun-rights advocates, who were on the defensive a year ago when Parkland students inspired nationwide protests in favor of gun control.

After the Parkland shooting, Florida lawmakers rushed through legislation that required schools to place at least one armed staff member or law-enforcement officer at each campus.

The law also imposed a three-day waiting period for gun purchases and raised the age limit for buying rifles from 18 to 21 - remarkable measures in a gun-friendly state.

Although last year’s law allowed some school personnel to carry weapons, guns were still banned from the classroom.

Dallas officer tells 911: ‘I thought it was my apartment’

The former Dallas police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man in his own home told a 911 dispatcher “I thought it was my apartment” nearly 20 times as she waited for emergency responders to arrive, according to a recording of the call obtained by a Dallas TV station.

“I’m an off-duty officer. I thought I was in my apartment and I shot a guy thinking he was, thinking it was my apartment,” Amber Guyger said in the Sept. 6 recording obtained by WFAA .

Guyger, who is white, is charged in the killing of Botham Jean and is set to go to trial later this year. She has said she entered Jean’s apartment, thinking it was her own, and fatally shot him.

The department fired her in the weeks following the shooting.

On the call, Guyger can be heard apologizing to Jean, who was a 26-yearold native of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia who worked in Dallas for an accounting and consulting firm.

WFAA hasn’t said how it obtained the recording.

Dallas police did not authorize the audio’s release and the department

has opened an internal affairs investigation into the matter, said Senior Cpl. Melinda Gutierrez. The department again declined to provide the recording to The Associated Press in response to a public records request, saying Tuesday it is exempt as part of an ongoing criminal case.

A spokeswoman for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office declined comment on the tape or say whether prosecutors are conducting their own leak investigation, citing a judge’s gag order in the case. One of Guyger’s lawyers, Toby Shook, also declined to comment.

Guyger sounds frantic during the nearly six-minute call, saying “I’m gonna lose my job” and “I am going to need a supervisor.” At one point, she seems to question how she ended up in Jean’s apartment and says, “I’m so tired.”

The call ends as police officers arrive and Guyger tells them, “No, it’s me. I’m off duty, I’m off duty.”

Attorney Daryl Washington, who is representing Jean’s family, noted that Guyger did not tell the operator she was afraid of Jean or that she thought he was an intruder.

“There was nothing in that video or the recording where she ever indicated she thought Botham was trying to harm her,” Washington told WFAA. “She was very fast to shoot without asking very many questions.”

Lawyers unconnected to the case say that the 911 recording could be potent trial evidence that Guyger genuinely believed she was in her own apartment, but that alone is not exculpatory.

Prosecutors will grill Guyger on how and why she mistook Jean’s fourth floor apartment for her own on the third floor, said Heath Harris, a criminal defense lawyer and former first assistant district attorney for Dallas County.

Guyger’s defense will largely hang on whether she can persuade a jury that it was a reasonable mistake, he said.

“This is going to all come down to the jury selection,” said Harris. “She’s going to have to testify and make that jury believe her.”

The intense public attention on Guyger’s case might create difficulty finding impartial jurors in Dallas. But the release of the 911 recording is not, unto itself, reason for a venue change, said

Amber Guyger, taken Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 John Helms, a Texas criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor.

In lower profile cases it’s not uncommon for 911 calls to become public before trial. And with so much media coverage of Guyger’s case those paying closest attention will likely hear what they want in the recording, Helms said.

“I don’t know how many minds it’s going to change because most people who are interested have already formed an opinion,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s going to change public opinion.”

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Heathrow expansion clears latest hurdle as High Court rejects legal challenge

The expansion of London’s has been delayed by a parliamentary Heathrow Airport inched closer deadlock over the terms of departure. on Wednesday when a High Court But the expansion plan is judge rejected legal challenges from still opposed by London Mayor Sadiq environmental campaigners opposed to Khan, and a lengthy legal wrangle still the building of a third runway. lies ahead if the campaigners decide to

Judge Gary Hickinbottom said launch another appeal in the next seven he did not accept the arguments made days. by environmentalists and did not believe The No. 2 man in the opposition the government’s transport minister Labour party, finance spokesman John acted unlawfully when he approved the McDonnell, described the court ruling as expansion of Europe’s biggest airport. “bizarre” after he attended the hearing in

“The court held that none of the London. climate change grounds was arguable,” “This is just the first stage in a summary of the judgment said. The defeating 3rd runway and protecting campaigners can apply for permission to our environment,” McDonnell said on appeal the rulings.

Twitter.

Britain has spent almost half The airport, which is jointly a century trying to decide whether or owned by Spain’s Ferrovial, the Qatar where to build a new runway in the Investment Authority, China Investment densely populated southeast of England. Corporation and other investment If finally opened, it will be the first full- companies, is in McDonnell’s length runway built in the London area constituency. for 70 years.

The expansion plan, endorsed

Prime Minister Theresa by parliament last year, is forecast to cost May’s government has argued that an around 14 billion pounds ($18 billion). expansion will show Britain is open for Under the current plan, the business and able to develop stronger third runway is expected to become trading ties with Asia after it leaves operational by 2026. the European Union - although Brexit “We are delighted with today’s

An aircraft takes off at Heathrow Airport in London, Britain ruling which is a further demonstration that the debate on Heathrow expansion has been had and won, not only in parliament, but in the courts also,” a spokesman for Heathrow said.

Environmental groups say the expansion will damage the quality of air and increase noise levels. They had argued the plan was inconsistent with pledges made as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.

Tim Crosland, a director

of one of the groups that made the legal challenge and an adviser to the Extinction Rebellion group that protested across London last month, said the court judgment was disappointing but it was increasingly difficult to see how the third runway could actually go ahead.

“Following the recent Extinction Rebellion protests there is widespread recognition that we are in a state of climate and ecological emergency,” he said.

IS leader appears in video for first time in 5 years

The shadowy leader of a black-robed figure with a trimmed the Islamic State group claimed to black beard to deliver a sermon from the appear for the first time in five years pulpit of the mosque in which he urged in a video released by the extremist Muslims around the world to swear group’s propaganda arm on Monday, allegiance to the caliphate and obey him acknowledging defeat in the group’s last as its leader. stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long Since then, he has only released audio messages through the group’s battle” ahead.

The man said to be Abu Bakr al- media outlets.

In the video released Monday, Baghdadi in the video also claimed the Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka which al-Baghdadi acknowledged that IS lost killed over 250 people were “part of the the war in the eastern Syrian village revenge” that awaits the West. of Baghouz, the group’s last sliver of

The video released Monday by a territory, which was captured last month media outlet run by the extremists, Al- by the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Furqan, shows al-Baghdadi with a bushy Democratic Forces. The fall of Baghouz grey and red beard, wearing a black robe marked the militants’ territorial defeat with a beige vest and seated on the floor and the end of their self-declared Islamic with what appears to be an AK47 rifle caliphate over parts of Syria and Iraq.

Al-Baghdadi said that the propped up next to him. He is speaking with three men seated opposite him battle for Baghouz demonstrated the whose faces were covered and blotted “barbarism and brutality” of the West and the “courage, steadfastness and resilience out.

It is his first video appearance of the nation of Islam.”

“This steadfastness shocked the since he delivered a sermon at the al- Nuri mosque in the Iraqi city of Mosul hearts of the Crusaders in what increased in 2014. In that video, he appeared as their rage,” he added.

This image made from video posted on a militant website on Monday, April 29, 2019, purports to show the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, being interviewed by his group’s AlFurqan media outlet

Referring to the setbacks in battle, he said the “brothers” of the many fallen fighters “will avenge that, as they will not forget as long as they have blood in their veins, and there will be a battle after this one.”

Al-Baghdadi called specifically

on his followers to intensify attacks on France.

Most significantly, he praised the recent attacks in Sri Lanka which he said have “pleased the hearts of Muslims,” and said it is “part of the revenge that awaits the Crusaders and their followers.”

The group has claimed responsibility for the suicide attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, and investigators are looking into the extent of the extremist group’s involvement with the local radicalized Muslims who carried out the suicide bombings.

It is unclear when or where the video was filmed. Al-Baghdadi appeared to be in good health, although he spoke slowly and sometimes haltingly in the video.

With a $25 million U.S. bounty on his head, al-Baghdadi is the world’s most wanted man, responsible for steering his chillingly violent organization into mass slaughter of opponents and directing and inspiring terror attacks across continents and in the heart of Europe.

Accused California gunman pleads not guilty in synagogue murder, mosque arson

A 19-year-old man accused of killing one worshipper and wounding three others in a shooting spree in a California synagogue pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder and attemptedmurder charges in an attack prosecutors are treating as a hate crime.

John Earnest, arrested shortly after Saturday’s bloodshed at the Chabad of Poway synagogue north of San Diego, also pleaded not guilty to a single count of arson on a house of worship stemming from a nearby mosque that was set on fire in March.

Appearing behind a glass partition for his arraignment in San Diego County Superior Court, Earnest stood expressionless and spoke faintly as John Earnest, accused in the fatal shooting at the he gave one-word answers to procedural Chabad of Poway synagogue, stands in court during an arraignment hearing in San Diego, California, questions put to him by the judge.

The lanky defendant - a nursing U.S., April 30, 2019 student enrolled at California State `said Earnest would pose “an obvious and University at San Marcos - wore dark- extraordinary risk” to the public if he rimmed glasses with his hair combed were to be released pending trial. straight forward.

The proceeding was attended by

Ordering him to remain held six Hasidic Jewish men who sat in the front row of the courtroom, dressed in without bail, Judge Joseph Brannigan

the traditional dark garb of the Jewish ultra-Orthodox faithful.

Authorities said Earnest stalked into the Poway synagogue during Sabbath prayers on the last day of the week-long Jewish Passover holiday and opened fire with an assault-style rifle, killing 60-year-old worshipper Lori Gilbert-Kaye

Three others were wounded in the attack, including the rabbi, who was shot in the hand and lost an index finger.

The gunman, whose weapon apparently jammed, was chased out of the temple by a former Army sergeant in the congregation, then sped away in a car, escaping an off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent who shot at the getaway vehicle but missed the suspect. Earnest pulled over and surrendered to police soon afterward.

Authorities said later they believed Earnest was the author of a rambling, violently anti-Semitic, antiMuslim “manifesto” found posted on the internet under his name.

In it, the writer claimed

responsibility for a pre-dawn arson fire on March 24 that damaged the Islamic Center of Escondido, a town about 15 miles (24 km) north of Poway, and professed to have drawn his inspiration from the gunman who killed 50 people at two mosques earlier that month in New Zealand.

Saturday’s bloodshed near San Diego came six months to the day after 11 worshippers were fatally shot at a Pittsburgh synagogue in a massacre that ranks as the deadliest ever on American Jewry. The accused gunman in that attack was arrested.

Authorities said Earnest had no prior criminal record.

Besides the charge of committing arson at a place of worship, he is charged with one count of murder and three counts of attempted murder.

The criminal complaint, filed on Monday, also alleges the synagogue shooting was perpetrated as a hate crime. His public defender entered not guilty pleas to all charges on his behalf during Tuesday’s hearing.

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WORLD NEWS Pilot rescued from plane that crash-landed atop Idaho tree

A small plane came to rest at the top of a tree near the resort town of McCall, Idaho

A pilot who was trying to crash-land this week in an Idaho field instead brought his small plane to rest at the top of a 60-foot (18-meter) tree, officials said.

Pilot John Gregory was not hurt in the Monday night crash, which happened when his single-engine Piper Cub PA-18 lost power and a wing strut became entangled in the tree, according to the fire department in the resort town of McCall.

Gregory was rescued from his perch atop the giant white fir by volunteer firefighter Randy Acker, who owns a tree removal company.

“My thought was, ‘I need to get up there and see what’s going on,’” Acker said.

Acker had Gregory stand up in the plane so he could cut the pilot’s harness and clip him to a safety line for the descent. Gregory was brought down safely with the plane still lodged in the branches.

Most of the weight of the plane was borne by one tree, but it also was touching a nearby tree.

Oprah ‘quietly figuring out’ how to wield her political clout in 2020

Media mogul Oprah are South Bend, Indiana mayor Winfrey, whose opinions can get Pete Buttigieg, former Texas millions of fans to try a new diet or congressman Beto O’Rourke and turn a book into an international California Senator Kamala Harris. best-seller, is figuring out which She said she already knows New Democratic candidate she will Jersey Senator Cory Booker. endorse in the crowded 2020 U.S. Winfrey, a billionaire presidential race. movie producer, television network

Winfrey, who has ruled owner, magazine publisher and out running for the White House, philanthropist, was urged by her told the Hollywood Reporter in supporters to run for the White an extensive interview released House herself after delivering a on Tuesday that she was “quietly rousing speech at the 2018 Golden figuring out where I’m going to Globe awards ceremony. She has use my voice in support.” repeatedly ruled out the idea.

“I’m sitting back, waiting Winfrey is also an actress to see. It’ll be very clear who I’m who was Oscar-nominated for her supporting,” she said of the 2020 supporting role in the 1985 film election campaign.

“The Color Purple.” She also had Winfrey campaigned a major role in the 2018 film “A heavily for Democrat Barack Wrinkle in Time,” and appeared in Obama in 2008 and 2012 but “Selma” and “The Butler” as well as adopted a lower profile in her the series “Greenleaf” on OWN TV, support of Hillary Clinton, who the Oprah Winfrey Network. lost in 2016 to current Republican But with a series of President Donald Trump. documentaries and interview

Some 20 Democrats are shows lined up for the upcoming running for president in 2020.

Apple TV+ streaming service,

Winfrey said among the Winfrey said she was no longer Democrats she is researching interested in acting.

Queen Elizabeth quietly visited Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at their new Frogmore Cottage home

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given the royal tour of their new home to Queen Elizabeth.

The 93-year-old monarch recently paid a visit to the soonto-be parents to see the newly renovated Frogmore Cottage, which was given to the couple by the monarch. The former staff residence was transformed into a single-family home of about five bedrooms ahead of the royal baby’s birth.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new home is on the grounds of Windsor Castle, one of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip‘s favorite royal residences, about 25 miles outside London.

“When the Queen is there on a Sunday afternoon, it is a five-minute walk up the hill for tea with Granny. It is gorgeous,” a former palace staffer previously told PEOPLE.

The Queen isn’t the only member of the royal family to drop by recently. Meghan and Harry recently hosted Kate Middleton and Prince William, who visited Frogmore Cottage for the first time since the move following Easter church services at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, also arrived to Windsor from her home in Los Angeles before the Easter holiday, making sure she was nearby as the baby’s due date grows closer.

Moving to Windsor “is a really healthy thing to do,” said a longtime friend, noting that the rigid constraints of Kensington Palace are not for all: “I presume it must be nice to get out and away. Without neighbors who are all either family or staff [at Kensington Palace], they will now have their own thing.”

Insiders say the couple

had been overseeing last-minute touches, including bookcases built into alcoves and a custom kitchen and dining room, where Harry plans to “do some entertaining,” including hunting parties, says one pal.

And with its lush gardens, green fields and serene lake, the grounds of Windsor offers endless acres to roam with the couple’s two dogs and new baby.

“It has the most amazing mulberry walk, where we would pick mulberries for Prince Philip’s mulberry gin,” the staffer said.

Wyoming man shoplifted at store, applied for job, police say

Finders keepers? Police say no way after $30K spills on road

Police in northern Wyoming say a man who allegedly shoplifted at the same store twice in one day also asked to fill out a job application during one of his visits.

The Gillette News Record reported Sunday the 36-year-old man went to the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Gillette and bought some items with a rewards card but allegedly took sunglasses and ammunition without paying for them.

Police say he returned to the store a few hours later, asked to fill out the job application and left with two more pairs of sunglasses, allegedly without paying for them.

Officers issued the man a citation for the alleged thefts and recovered the items.

The suspect’s name wasn’t immediately available.

Police in Michigan are appealing to people to surrender their instant riches after a box with $30,000 fell off the back of a truck.

Authorities in Grand Haven say drivers stopped Thursday to pick up cash for themselves.

Only $2,500 was immediately recovered and returned to the owner, who had forgotten that a cash box was on the truck’s bumper. Traffic was backed up on U.S. 31 after money hit the ground.

But by Saturday, more money was trickling in. The Department of Public Safety says two teenagers turned in $630, and a woman gave up nearly $3,900.

Oprah Winfrey takes part in the Women In The World Summit in New York City, U.S., April 10, 2019

“I think to be really, really good at it, you’ve got to do it a lot.

You’ve got to work at it. And it’s got to be something that you have true passion about. I don’t think it’s something you can dabble in,” she said.

“It doesn’t feed my soul anymore.”

Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in British jail for skipping bail WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was sentenced to 50 weeks in jail by a London court on Wednesday for skipping bail to enter the Ecuadorean embassy where he was holed up for almost seven years until police dragged him out last month.

Judge Deborah Taylor read out the sentence as Assange, in a black jacket and gray sweatshirt, looked on. Taylor said Assange had exploited his privileged position to flout the law and express his disdain for British justice.

He was convicted last month of skipping bail in June 2012 after an extradition order to Sweden over an allegation of rape. The maximum sentence was a year in jail.

“You remained there for nearly seven years, exploiting your privileged position to flout the law and advertise internationally your disdain for the law of this country,” Judge Taylor said at Southwark Crown Court.

She said that it had cost taxpayers 16 million pounds ($21 million) to ensure that Assange was arrested when he left the embassy.

Assange supporters chanted “shame on you” as the judge read out the verdict.

Assange was accused by two Swedish women of sexual assault and rape in 2010. Assange, who denied the allegations, fought through the courts to get an extradition order and the preliminary investigation dropped.

Just hours after Assange was removed from the Ecuadorean embassy in London on April 11, U.S. prosecutors said they had charged Assange with conspiracy in trying to access a classified U.S. government computer.

At the hearing in London, Assange apologized for any disrespect he may have shown.

“I apologize unreservedly to those who consider that I have disrespected them by the way I have pursued my case. This is not what I wanted or intended,” Assange said in a letter read out by his lawyer, Mark Summers.

“I found myself struggling with terrifying circumstances for which neither I nor those from whom I sought advice could work out any remedy. I did what I thought at the time was the best,” Assange said.

Summers told the court that Assange had “strongly held fears” in 2012 that he would be sent from Sweden to the United States and ultimately to the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba. `Summers cited the arrest and treatment of Chelsea Manning, a U.S. Army soldier who served seven years in military prison for leaking classified data while she was working as an intelligence analyst in Iraq.

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China’s vast navy fleet tipping balance of power in Pacific

A fleet of ships sail out at sea as China and Russia’s naval joint drill concludes in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China

China’s navy, which is growing faster than any other major fleet, has now amassed sufficient firepower to control the seas off its coast, forcing the United States and its regional allies to sail warily in these waters.

This expanded Chinese naval power is altering the strategic balance in the Western Pacific where the United States, along with allies like Japan and Australia, has long ruled the waves.

For Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a strong fleet is central to his bold plan to replace America as Asia’s dominant force.

A former U.S. naval officer

says his country has been caught napping by Beijing. “We thought China would be a great pushover for way too long, and so we let them start the naval arms race while we dawdled,” James Holmes, a professor at the U.S. Naval War College and a former U.S. navy surface warfare officer, told Reuters.

U.S. and Chinese military officials say that as China’s fleet grows in confidence, it plans to challenge the supremacy of the U.S. Navy deeper at sea – in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.

For Xi Jinping, the regular launch of new warships – all enthusiastically covered in China’s

state-controlled media – serves to buttress his political standing.

Since taking power in 2012, he has made a series of highly publicized visits to naval bases and ships at sea.

By 2030, some American naval experts tell Reuters, China could attain rough parity with the U.S. navy in terms of both the quality and number of its warships.

Over the past two decades, China has built the world’s biggest navy, amassing 400 warships and submarines. The United States is still the world’s dominant naval power and retains a clear advantage over China in areas like anti-submarine warfare, but its fleet is overworked and has shrunk to about 288 vessels.

Where the American navy once enjoyed unchallenged superiority in the waters off China’s coast, the Reuters report makes clear that the outcome of a conflict in these seas is no longer a foregone conclusion. In November, a bipartisan commission set up by the U.S. Congress to review national defense strategy reached a shocking conclusion: In a war with China over U.S. ally Taiwan, it said, “Americans could face a decisive military defeat.”

Venezuela’s Guaido takes to streets in military uprising

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed troops early Tuesday in a bold and risky call for the military to rise up and oust socialist leader Nicolas Maduro.

“I want to tell the Venezuelan people: This is the moment to take to the streets and accompany these patriotic soldiers,” said Lopez, who had been detained since 2014 for leading anti-government protests.

“Everyone should come to the streets, in peace.”

Lopez said he has been freed from house arrest by members of the security forces responding to an order by Guaidó, whom the U.S. and dozens of other governments recognize as Venezuela’s rightful leader.

As he spoke on a highway overpass, troops loyal to Maduro sporadically fired tear gas from inside the adjacent Carlota air base as the crowd of a few hundred civilians, some of them brandishing Venezuelan flags, scurried for cover.

The crowd swelled to a few thousand as people sensed what could be their strongest opportunity yet to overthrow the government after months of turmoil that has seen Maduro withstand an onslaught of protests and international pressure with the support of his top military command and allies such as Russia and Cuba.

“It’s now or never,” said one of the young rebellious soldiers, his face covered in the

Venezuela’s opposition leader and self proclaimed president Juan Guaido talks to an Army officer outside La Carlota air base in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 blue bandanna preferred by the few dozen soldiers who stood alongside Guaidó and Lopez.

The dramatic events playing out in the opposition’s stronghold in wealthier eastern Caracas appeared not to have triggered a broader military revolt.

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino on Twitter rejected what he called an attempt by a “subversive movement” to generate “panic and terror.” Meanwhile, socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello said most of Caracas was calm and called on government supporters to amass at the presidential palace to defend Maduro from what he said was a U.S.-backed coup attempt.

“We’re going to Miraflores palace to defend the revolution, to defend Nicolas and to defend the legacy of Hugo Chavez,” said Cabello in a phone call to state TV.

Later, a group of security forces on motorcycles dropped tear gas to clear the bridge,

prompting an exchange of what appeared to be gunfire. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

The tumultuous events started when Guaidó — who has been recognized by the U.S. and dozens of other nations as the legitimate interim president — appeared in an early morning video shot next to the air base a day before what he was promoting as a definitive putsch to oust Maduro.

He was surrounded by heavily armed national guardsmen backed by a few armored vehicles.

Guaidó said troops who had taken to the streets were protecting Venezuela’s constitution. He said that in the coming hours he would release a list of top commanders supporting the uprising.

“The armed forces have taken the right decision,” said Guaidó. “With the support of the Venezuelan people and the backing of our constitution they are on the right side of history.”

Guaido vs Maduro: Who is backing whom in Venezuela?

A combination photo of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido (L) and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro (R)

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is attempting to oust socialist President Nicolas Maduro.

In January he invoked the constitution to assume an interim presidency, arguing that Maduro’s re-election in 2018 was illegitimate.

On Tuesday Guaido made his strongest call yet to the military to help him, and violence broke out at anti-government protests as the country hit a new crisis point after years of political and economic chaos.

Following is a list of who supports whom in the OPEC member country’s escalating crisis:

* The top brass of Venezuela’s military has shown no sign of leaving Maduro’s side, although there have been some low-level defections. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said on Tuesday that the armed forces would continue to defend the constitution and “legitimate authorities” and that bases were operating as normal.

* Russia, a major investor in Venezuela’s oil industry and lender of last resort, has stood by Maduro and criticized U.S. interference. The Kremlin has supplied weapons and sent nearly 100 military personnel to Caracas. ` * China, also a significant creditor to the indebted government, has backed Maduro and in recent weeks offered help with medicine and the power supply after a series of blackouts.

* Turkey has repeatedly voiced support for Maduro and said Guaido’s call for an uprising was a challenge to the constitutional order.

* Iran has voiced support for Maduro and criticized U.S. sanctions against his government.

Earlier this month, a delegation visited the country to discuss opening a new flight route at a time when many airlines have stopped flying to Venezuela.

* The Venezuelan Supreme Court, stacked with Maduro loyalists, has remained solidly behind the socialist leader, ruling in January that all actions taken by the congress - led by Guaido - are null and void.

* State oil company PDVSA, which accounts for most of Venezuela’s export earnings and is also led by Maduro appointees, has stood by the socialist president.

* Some left-leaning Latin American governments, including Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua, continue to back Maduro. Havana’s support for Caracas led Washington to ratchet up sanctions against it.

* Mexico, where leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador took office last year, has dropped the previous government’s opposition to Maduro and urged dialogue.

* There are signs that Venezuelan military defections may be rising, with increasing numbers deserting and arriving in Colombia and Brazil.

* The United States recognized Guaido shortly after he assumed the interim presidency and has been one of his most vocal international supporters. The conservative administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a raft of sanctions in an attempt to dislodge Maduro from power. Trump has refused to rule out military intervention but there is little apparent appetite in Washington for such a move.

* Brazil, South America’s largest country and Venezuela’s neighbor, has given its full backing to Guaido under new far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, describing Maduro as a dictator. The government says it has not considered military intervention.

* Most other major South American governments, led by centrist or right-leaning heads of state, have backed Guaido, including Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru.

* Britain, Germany, France and Spain and more than a dozen other members of the European Union recognized Guaido in a coordinated action in February. The EU has emphasized that it wants a political solution to the crisis rather than a military one.

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TECHNOLOGY

Apple results beat sets eyes back on $1 trillion

Apple Inc shares rose about 6 percent on Wednesday, pushing the iPhone maker’s market valuation back toward $1 trillion as its quarterly report and upbeat forecast calmed investors worried about slowing growth.

Apple breached the trilliondollar valuation in August last year, but later gave up the gains as signs emerged of weak demand for its newest iPhones, especially in China, the world’s biggest smartphone market.

Shares of the company were trading at $214.78, valuing it at around $989 billion, based on 4.6 billion shares outstanding as of Apple’s report on Tuesday.

That leaves it just behind Microsoft in the race to be the world’s biggest company by market value, largely because the number of Apple shares has fallen steadily as it returns billions of its profits to investors by buying back its own stock.

For comparison, the company’s

last regulatory filing in January showed there were more than 4.715 billion shares outstanding at the end of December.

Apple said its buybacks last year amounted to more than $70 billion, or around five times its own spending on research and development.

Apple’s research budget still remains one of the world’s largest, with many of its Wall Street backers pointing to the risk that the iPhone may not be as popular going forward as it has been over the past decade.

For now, while iPhone sales fell again in the second quarter, the company’s services revenue beat Wall Street expectations and it forecast an upbeat third quarter.

At least eight brokerages hiked their price targets on the stock, with Jefferies making the most aggressive move by raising its target by $50 to $210.

“Apple reported a clean March quarter and bullish June quarter outlook which against a backdrop of negative

Galaxy S10 5G bursts into flames, but Samsung refuses to take responsibility

Burnt Galaxy S10 5G

One month after launching the Galaxy Note 7 in August 2016, Samsung was forced to suspend sales of the flagship phone when a manufacturing defect was discovered in its batteries that caused them to generate excessive heat and occasionally light on fire. After more problems were reported with the first batch of replacements, Samsung issued a second recall, and ceased production of the Galaxy Note 7 altogether, once and for all.

The catastrophic episode resulted in the company implementing a new eight-step testing and inspection process for its batteries in all future devices, and in the years since, there haven’t been any widespread issues of note. But even isolated incidents are enough to set off alarm bells following the Note 7 debacle.

This week, a South Korean Galaxy S10 5G owner posted photos of the phone scorched beyond recognition. He says that he hadn’t done anything that would cause the S10 5G to combust, claiming it burnt “without [reason].”

“My phone was on the table when it started smelling burnt and smoke soon engulfed the phone,” the S10 5G owner, who asked to be identified by his last name, Lee, told AFP. “I had to drop it to the ground when I touched it because it was so hot.” He then added that “everything inside [the phone] was burnt.”

Samsung, unsurprisingly, refused to refund Lee for his ruined phone. The South Korean company told AFP that the damage to the phone was the result of an “external impact,” not an internal issue. Details surrounding the incident are rather scant from both Samsung and Lee, so until more comes of this, it’s hard to say whether or not the Galaxy S10 5G is actually problematic.

That said, this is the first such burnt S10 5G we’ve heard of.

Members of the media film the new iPhone 7 at an Apple store in Beijing, China, September 16, 2016 investor sentiment sets up for shares to move higher,” Morgan Stanley analysts said.

Analysts said iPhone demand in China was getting better as Apple cut prices, upgraded its device financing program and benefited from improved trade dialogue between the United States and China.

“With a mature smartphone market, we believe Apple has locked up strong share of the premium tier market and will continue to dominate high-end smartphones sales and capture the vast majority of smartphone profits for the next several years,” Canaccord Genuity analysts said.

US searches of phones, laptops at airports rising, suit says

U.S. government searches of travelers’ cellphones and laptops at airports and border crossings nearly quadrupled since 2015 and were being done for reasons beyond customs and immigration enforcement, according to papers filed Tuesday in a federal lawsuit that claims scouring the electronic devices without a warrant is unconstitutional.

The government has vigorously defended the searches, which rose to 33,295 in fiscal 2018, as a critical tool to protect America.

But the newly filed documents claim the scope of the warrantless searches has expanded to assist in enforcement of tax, bankruptcy, environmental and consumer protection laws, gather intelligence and advance criminal investigations.

Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement consider requests from other government agencies in determining whether to search travelers’ electronic devices, the court papers said. They added that agents are searching the electronic devices of not only targeted individuals but their associates, friends and relatives.

The new information about the searches was included in a motion the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts.

“The evidence we have presented the court shows that the scope of ICE and CBP border searches is unconstitutionally broad,” said Adam Schwartz, senior staff attorney for the EFF, based in San Francisco.

“ICE and CBP policies and practices allow unfettered, warrantless searches of travelers’ digital devices and empower officers to dodge the Fourth Amendment when rifling through highly personal information contained on laptops and phones,” he said.

The Department of

An airline passenger walk in the arrivals terminal at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va Homeland Security did not respond to a request for comment. Both ICE and CBP said they did not comment on pending litigation.

When the suit was filed against the government in 2017, DHS officials said U.S. citizens and everyone else are subject to examination and search by customs officials, unless exempted by diplomatic status. The department has contended that no court has concluded that border searches of electronic devices require a warrant. Searches, some random, have uncovered evidence of human trafficking, terrorism, child pornography, visa fraud, export control breaches and intellectual property rights violations, according to the department.

The original case was filed on behalf of 10 American citizens and a lawful permanent resident from seven states — including two journalists, a NASA engineer and a former Air Force captain — who alleged the searches violated their constitutional rights. They asked the court to rule that the government must have a warrant based on probable cause before searching electronic devices at U.S. ports of entry.

The plaintiffs also are demanding the government expunge from investigatory databases information obtained in

past searches. ICE and CBP share information taken from travelers’ electronic devices with other agencies and there is control to prevent them from impermissibly retaining it, they argue.

A year ago, U.S. District Judge Denise Casper in Boston rejected the government’s request to dismiss the lawsuit, allowing the case to move forward. The ACLU and the foundation began gathering documents and deposition testimony. Based on the new information, they filed a motion Tuesday asking the judge to rule in their favor without a trial. “Travelers’ devices contain an extraordinary amount of highly personal information that the government can easily search, retain, and share,” it argues.

“This new evidence reveals that the government agencies are using the pretext of the border to make an end run around the First and Fourth Amendments,” said ACLU attorney Esha Bhandari. “The border is not a lawless place. ICE and CBP are not exempt from the Constitution and the information on our electronic devices is not devoid of Fourth Amendment protections. We are asking the court to stop these unlawful searches and require the government to get a warrant.”

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INTERISLAND AVIATION SERVICES GROUP SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES WHICH ARE: interCaribbean Airways, Provo Air Center, Flight Support Limited, Caribbean Aviation Maintenance Services has the following position(s) currently held by work permit holders available for immediate filling: Airline Executive:Must have a working knowledge of UK Aviation Regulations for Off-Shore Territories(OTAR),ICAO AND IATA aviation practices and standards,US FAA Federal Aviation Regulations(FAR) and dangerous goods Regulations,Experience and knowledge of ramp and aircraft operations.Must speak,read,write and understand the English Language.Additional requirements include the ability to physically carry out the work scope involved.Providing managerial and administrative responsibility for the domestic and international based operations.Ability to make responsible,strategic and tactical decisions that might affect safety and /or security of ground handling and station operations.Ability to provide proper management of all station managers with respect to supplies,documents,manuals and other equipment that is required for proper station operation.Salary $3500 per month.

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Pilot for DH6: 2-5 years experience must be current on aircraft type with valid medical and must be able to obtain US crew visa. Salary $28,000 per year.

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Security Officer: 1-2 years experience,excellent command of the English Language,both verbal and written.Must be reliable and trustworthy with a valid TCI drivers license,current police record and valid passport should also be computer literate. Wage $9.00 Flight Dispatcher: 2 years experience,dispatchers license,computer literate, strong work ethics,must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary $30,000 per year.

Ramp Agent/Attendant:Must have 3-4 years experience in ramp duties, with supporting certification in dangerous goods,weight and balance and security.Must be fluent in the English Language,computer literate ,hard,working,reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays.Wages $9.00 per hour.

Labourer: Must be willing to perform manual tasks,hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $7.00 per hour.

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An exciting full-time opportunity Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Turks and Caicos Islands Oopportunities have arisen for dynamic individuals to work as District Constables in one of the oldest police forces in the World.

Ministry: Closing Date/Time: Time Salary: Location:

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Job Profile: District Constables are appointed to support the Commissioner of Police in achieving operational objectives. District Constables are also involved in the building of safer and stronger communities by assisting Police officers in the execution of their functions, and by performing special duties Examples of Duties: • Beat and Patrol- crowd control, traffic • Court Duties- Maintaining Order, Handling Prisoners, Open, Adjourn and close Court • Station Orderly Duties - Maintain record logs, Take reports, Handle prisoners • Special Branch - Report observations of suspicious persons/ activity, Maintain logs of movement of suspicious person/ activity Minimum Qualifications & Experience: •Be twenty-one years to sixty years of age; •reside in the particular town or settlement for which he is appointed •be physically fit to discharge the duties of a dis¬trict constable; •is not a member of the Executive Council or other¬wise exempt from serving on a jury under the pro¬visions of the

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Ground Equipment Mechanic: 5 years or more experience with diesel engines and hydraulics.Wages $24,000 per year.

Upholsterer: 2-3 years experience and the ability to work independently and long hours.Salary $24,000 per years Driver: Must have a valid TCI drivers license,2-3 year experience in driving reliable,dependable,team player, be able to work long hours.Wages $8.00 per hour.

Flight attendant: Great customer service skills, must have excellent command of English Language(oral and written).Willing to work weekends and holidays. Valid passport with US visa required.Wages $1600 per month.

Cashier: Must have 1-2 years experience in the aviation industry,computer literate,hardworking,reliable and trustworthy,reliable and trustworthy with a valid police record and passport.Willing and able to work weekends and holidays.Wages $9.00 per hour.

Concierge: Must have 1-2 years experience in the aviation industry,computer literate,hardworking,reliable and trustworthy,reliable and trustworthy with a valid police record and passport.Willing and able to work weekends and holidays.Wages $9.00 per hour.

Ramp Agent/Attendant: Must have 3-4 years experience in ramp duties, with supporting certification in dangerous goods, weight and balance and security. Must be fluent in the English Language,computer literate, hard working, reliable and willing to work weekends and holidays. Wages $9.00 per hour Interested persons please send resume to HR@interCaribbean.com.Belongers and PRC holders need only apply

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Application procedure: Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a cover letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Clearance/Certificate. Applications should be addressed to: James Smith, Commissioner of Police, Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Email to: Recruitment@tcipolice.tc with the subject line: District Constable/ APPLICATION. Successful applicants will work in accordance with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Ordinance, TCI Laws, Ordinances, and Public Service Ordinance.

Closing date is 3rd May 2019.Following a paper-sift, successful applicants to be called for interview will be notified by 10th May 2019 with interviews taking place on the week of Monday 20th May to 24th May 2019.

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, All applicants will be considered on an equal basis that determines their suitability to the post applied for. The selection process will be conducted on three principles of merit, fairness and openness. Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Regulating with Honesty, Integrity and Transparency

NOTICE INTENTION TO REVOKE INSURANCE LICENCES 2 of 2019: PRODUCER OWNED REINSURANCE COMPANIES 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 Commission hereby gives notice of its intention to revoke the licences of the Companies listed below pursuant to its authority under section 34(1)(b) of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance since it is of the opinion that those listed companies have ceased to carry on insurance business.

Any person, who is likely to be affected by the revocation of the insurance licence or has a reason why the licence should NOT be revoked, is invited to submit written representation to the Commission, no later than 4.00pm on Friday 24th May 2019, as to why the licence should not be revoked.

Representation should be addressed to Ms Corine Bolton, Director Insurance, at email address: cbolton@tcifsc.tc Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission 23rd April 2019

Appendix 1: List of insurers who may have ceased to carry on insurance business in the Turks and Caicos Islands NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO.

NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO.

1

ASSURANCE REINSURANCE LIMITED

43592/E/L

39

DAP REINSURANCE, LTD.

43074/E/L

2

A-TEAM DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44027/E/L

40

DB 1 PA REINSURANCE LTD.

E.032856

3

AUTOXCEL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

I.047776

41

DC REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

45446/E/L

4

B CANALES REINSURANCE, LTD.

42674/E/L

42

DEBOIS III REINSURANCE, LTD.

42065/E/L

5

BARI MANFREDI REINSURANCE LTD.

41565/E/L

43

DELL DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.045564

6

BDA RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

42810/E/L

44

DJCJ REINSURANCE LIMITED

42215/E/L

7

BDASR RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

43679/E/L

45

DON'S ELEMENT RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.047012

8

BDB-VOP REINSURANCE LIMITED

41751/E/L

46

DRIVE DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.044155

9

BEACH DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

45590/E/L

47

DURANGO REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

43680/E/L

10

BEAVER CREEK FINANCIAL 2 REINSURANCE LTD.

43419/E/L

48

DWASR RE 3 REINSURANCE LTD.

43415/E/L

11

BERKENPAS REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

42592/E/L

49

EADS REINSURANCE LIMITED

45705//E/L

12

BEST PROTECTION RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44025/E/L

50

EDWARDS REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

42911/E/L

13

BEVO REINSURANCE, LTD.

43950/E/L

51

EHN REINSURANCE, LTD.

43908/E/L

14

BFM REINSURANCE LIMITED

42357E/L

52

EMG WARRANTY REINSURANCE LIMITED

45839/E/L

15

BL REINSURANCE LIMITED

45256/E/L

53

FAST AUTO REINSURANCE, LTD.

42819/E/L

16

BLUE FLAME REINSURANCE, LTD.

46120/E/L

54

FEHRMAN REINSURANCE LIMITED

44933/E/L

17

BM WARRANTY REINSURANCE LIMITED

43589/E/L

55

FOR THE PEOPLE REINSURANCE LIMITED

44082/E/L

18

BOX 23 REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

I.47261

56

FOUR SEASON ISLANDS RE, LTD.

46664/E/L

19

BRIGHTLINE REINSURANCE LIMITED

E.026081

57

FRONTIER RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

46966/E/L

20

BROADHURST REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

45424/E/L

58

FULL THROTTLE REINSURANCE LIMITED

46681/E/L

21

BRUTUS RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

47038/E/L

59

GABNOH REINSURANCE LIMITED

43829/E/L

22

CAPITAL ATLANTIC REINSURANCE LIMITED

42830/E/L

60

GEC RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

45629/E/L

23

CAPITAL SECURITY DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.046967

61

GGC RE 2 REINSURANCE LTD.

45748/E/L

24

CK3 FUTURES REINSURANCE LIMITED

47083/E/L

62

GOLDSTEIN REINSURANCE, LTD.

42880/E/L

25

CLASSIC AUTO REINSURANCE, LTD.

45850/E/L

63

GRALAN REINSURANCE, LTD.

42445/E/L

26

CNI REINSURANCE, LTD

E.025795

64

GRANDPA'S REINSURANCE LIMITED

45209/E/L

27

COLLATERAL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD

42356/E/L

65

HARBAR REINSURANCE LIMITED

46561/E/L

28

COMMUNITY MASON CITY REINSURANCE LIMITED

43272/E/L

66

HCCC DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.044254

29

CONNECT REINSURANCE, LTD.

46037/E/L

67

HILLSTOP DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.045226

30

COUNTRYMEN REINSURANCE LIMITED

43852/E/L

68

HOBLIT REINSURANCE LIMITED

41764/E/L

31

COURTESY 2 REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

41867/E/L

69

INSUREMAXX REINSURANCE, LTD.

44154/E/L

32

COVENANT 1 AL REINSURANCE, LTD.

E.032859

70

ISLE OF WIGHT RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

42643/E/L

33

CRANBROOK IV REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

42405/E/L

71

JAB REINSURANCE LIMITED

E.43724

34

CRN REINSURANCE COMPANY I, LTD.

44588/E/L

72

JACOB Re 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.042020

35

CRUMP INVESTMENT REINSURANCE LIMITED

45008/E/L

73

JFSS REINSURANCE LTD.

E.043072

36

CSAS REINSURANCE, LTD.

42818/E/L

74

JOELSTAR, LTD.

4368/E/L

37

CSL REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

44759/E/L

75

JOHN CATHEY REINSURANCE LIMITED

45957/E/L

38

D&H HOLDINGS REINSURANCE LIMITED (DNH HOLDINGS REINSURANCE LIMITED)

44518/E/L

76

JOHN JACOB & CO. REINSURANCE, LTD.

44426/E/L

77

JP INVESTMENTS REINSURANCE LIMITED

43277/E/L

P.O. Box 140 • Caribbean Place • Leeward Highway • Providenciales • Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 946 – 5314 / 941 – 8311 • Fax: (649) 941 – 3569 P.O. Box 79 • Waterloo Plaza • Waterloo Road • Grand Turk • Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 946 – 2791 / 946 – 2550 • Fax: (649) 946 – 1714 Website: www.tcifsc.tcEmail: fsc@tcifsc.tc

MAY 3RD, 2019 – MAY 10TH, 2019

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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION Regulating with Honesty, Integrity and Transparency

NOTICE INTENTION TO REVOKE INSURANCE LICENCES 2 of 2019: PRODUCER OWNED REINSURANCE COMPANIES 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 Commission hereby gives notice of its intention to revoke the licences of the Companies listed below pursuant to its authority under section 34(1)(b) of the Financial Services Commission Ordinance since it is of the opinion that those listed companies have ceased to carry on insurance business.

Any person, who is likely to be affected by the revocation of the insurance licence or has a reason why the licence should NOT be revoked, is invited to submit written representation to the Commission, no later than 4.00pm on Friday 24th May 2019, as to why the licence should not be revoked.

Representation should be addressed to Ms Corine Bolton, Director Insurance, at email address: cbolton@tcifsc.tc Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission 23rd April 2019

Appendix 1: List of insurers who may have ceased to carry on insurance business in the Turks and Caicos Islands NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO.

NO.

COMPANY NAME

REG. NO. 43278/E/L

78

KINGDOM PROTECTION DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.043713

115

REAVES REINSURANCE LIMITED

79

LAK REINSURANCE, LTD.

44422/E/L

116

80

LANI KAI REINSURANCE GROUP, LTD.

46750/E/L

REINBERG REINSURANCE LIMITED (TRG REINSUR- 43524/E/L ANCE LIMITED)

81

LARRY AND CLINT REINSURANCE LIMITED

45891/E/L

117

RJEL RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.041350

82

LDW DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44124/E/L

118

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE REINSURANCE, LTD.

I.47333

83

LOKI REINSURANCE, LTD.

44423/E/L

84

LONE CONE INVESTMENTS RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.035104

85

LONE STAR SERVICE COMPANY RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.042218

86

LPM REINSURANCE, LTD.

44960/E/L

87

LWJV REINSURANCE, LTD.

46761/E/L

88

M&EM REINSURANCE LIMITED

89

MARTINDALE REINSURANCE LIMITED

90

MCDECK PREMIER REINSURANCE, LTD.

91 92 93

119

RON MICHAELS REINSURANCE, LTD.

44160/E/L

120

RPO PLUS REINSURANCE LIMITED

45083/E/L

121

SAINTE ROBINSON DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.045230

122

SCHOENHARD JR REINSURANCE LIMITED

45024/E/L

123

SE RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.037581

124

SENATOR REINSURANCE, LTD.

44367/E/L

44434/E/L

125

SERENITY REINSURANCE, LTD.

44961/E/L

42038/E/L

126

SJF INSURANCE GROUP RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.039247

45835/E/L

127

SPLASH RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

42976/E/L

MISSY RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.041352

128

SSC, LLC REINSURANCE LIMITED

I.47189

MK2J REINSURANCE LIMITED

44286/E/L

129

STARVED ROCK COUNTRY REINSURANCE LIMITED

46852/E/L

MONTEREY BAY FINANCIAL REINSURANCE LIMITED 47117/E/L

130

SUNSHINE HOLDINGS DRE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.044943

94

MSS REINSURANCE, LTD.

46738/E/L

131

SYNERGY WARRANTY REINSURANCE, LTD.

45844/E/L

95

NATALYA REINSURANCE LIMITED

45903/E/L

132

TAYLOR GAP REINSURANCE LIMITED

45152/E/L

96

NDLD REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

44474/E/L

133

THE BROTHERS MULLER REINSURANCE LIMITED

45023/E/L

97

NETWORK FUNDING REINSURANCE, LTD.

E.032457

134

THE NEXT LEVEL REINSURANCE LIMITED

44914/E/L

98

OFB REINSURANCE, LTD.

E.031795

135

THE VIKING REINSURANCE PLAN, LTD.

45451/E/L

99

OSO RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.041351

136

THIRD GENERATION RE 1 REINSURANCE, LTD.

44125/E/L

100

P.J.J. AUTOS RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.044378

137

TOTALLY ASSURED REINSURANCE LIMITED

44790/E/L

101

PALEHORSE SECURITIES REINSURANCE, LTD.

44593/E/L

138

TRI 5 RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD

E.037579

102

PARKS & JONES REINSURANCE LIMITED

41598/E/L

139

TRIPLE B REINSURANCECOMPANY, LTD.

46276/E/L

103

PCM REINSURANCE, LTD.

E.031788

140

TRUWRIGHT REINSURANCE LIMITED

43142/E/L

104

PECOS REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

E.44150

141

UNITED RISK REINSURANCE LIMITED

44004/E/L

105

PEEK REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

44477/E/L

142

VARDA RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

41982/E/L

106

PLANET FUNDING CORP. REINSURANCE LIMITED

43337/E/L

143

VIDALIA REINSURANCE LIMITED

45715/E/L

107

PLUS ULTRA RE

E.032598

144

WADE CHASE REINSURANCE LIMITED.

46347/E/L

108

POD RE 2 REINSURANCE LTD.

E.043025

145

WASHKE FAMILY REINSURANCE LIMITED

E.43718

109

POLONEZ RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

I.047668

146

WCM REINSURANCE LIMITED

42764/E/L

110

PONY REINSURANCE LIMITED

44805/E/L

147

WILDCAT FORD REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

42618/E/L

111

PRICE GROUP AUTO, LIMITED

41559/E/L

148

WILLRODT REINSURANCE LIMITED

45516/E/L

112

PURE JOY REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

45439/E/L

149

WTF REINSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.

41899/E/L

113

R & Y INVESTMENTS RE 1 REINSURANCE LTD.

44945/E/L

150

YEVI PARTNERS REINSURANCE LTD.

E.043820

114

RANDY PATON REINSURANCE LIMITED

I.047802

P.O. Box 140 • Caribbean Place • Leeward Highway • Providenciales • Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 946 – 5314 / 941 – 8311 • Fax: (649) 941 – 3569 P.O. Box 79 • Waterloo Plaza • Waterloo Road • Grand Turk • Turks and Caicos Islands Tel: (649) 946 – 2791 / 946 – 2550 • Fax: (649) 946 – 1714 Website: www.tcifsc.tcEmail: fsc@tcifsc.tc

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Faith Baptist Church

NORMAN COX

TURKS & CAICOS SUN

Tito Boyce

MAY 3RD, 2019 – MAY 10TH, 2019

Rochelle Vanalstine

Port Atlantic Construction

In Blue Hill, Millennium High, Providenciales Is seeking a Keyboard Player - $7.00 an hour Must be able to play the keyboard during prayer meetings, worshiping and praising service, on the fasting day and to practice with the Praising Team Is seeking a Drummer - $7.00 per hour Must be able to play the Drums during prayer meetings, on the fasting day and to practice with the Praising Team To work 5 days per week Please Contact: 332-3515or 341-3515 These positions are new Applicants who are TCI Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board #814052

In South Caicos Is seeking a Diver To work 6 days per week Duties include fishing, diving, and preparing seafood for sale Salary: $6.25 per hour Please contact 232-4554 or 341-7311 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

Location: Shore Club, Providenciales Is seeking a Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $6. 25 per hour Please Contact: 241-4395 This position is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Is seeking a Domestic Worker In Grand Turk Individual must be reliable and flexible Individual will be required to work Monday to Friday public holidays and occasional weekends Salary is negotiable 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 (1) Labour - $6.50 per hour duties of a general labour vary.

They may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines such as forklifts, levels, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.

Please Contact: 346-6622 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

Marjorie Basden

Ruth Beauty Salon

Cairsea Services Limited

MBA Construction

L J Contracting Services

In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To do housekeeping work Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English To work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour 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

Church folly Grand Turk Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking three (3) Hair Dressers To work (5) days per week (shiftwork) Duties entail Washing, Styling, manicure, Pedicure etc.

Position pays $6.25 per hour at 40 hours minimum per week Please Contact: Cell; 245-9136 Positions are currently filled by Work Permit Holders Prospective applicants who are islanders can send copies of their applications to the Board

29 Old Airport Road Ph: 946-4205 Fx: 946-4504 Email: shipping@cairsea.com Requires: one (1) Labourer Duties: unload/load ocean containers, cargo aircraft, office & warehouse maintenance Hours: 8-5 Must be available for work on weekends & holidays Salary: $7.50 per hour This position is held by a Work Permit Holder Interested TC Islanders may remit applications directly to the Board of Employment

THREADS LTD

SANDRA DUNCANSON

DELORES WILSON In South Caicos, Is seeking a Diver To work 6 days per week Duties include fishing, diving, and preparing seafood for sale Salary: $200.00 per week Please Contact 241-1352 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

# 2 Alice and Alice Shopping Center, Providenciales SEEKS 2 Tailors 2 Dressmakers •Must be able to cut and sew and also interact with customers •Must have atleast 20 years experience Salary based on commission Please Contact: 242-7211 These position are currently held by a work permit holders Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders requested to submit their applications to the Immigration Board and Threads at # 2 Alice and Alice Shopping Center, Providenciales

230221

In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week Duties include general house cleaning and cooking Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact 341-2591 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

#230218

Da Munchies Return Location: Morris Plaza 22, Unit #11, Providenciales Is seeking four (4) Kitchen Helpers Duties may include: wash work tables, meat blocks, cupboards, walls and appliances and clean kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils and dishes and other tasks To work 6 days a week Salary: $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 346-0872 These positions are new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

#230219

On Pointe Car Wash Airport Road, Providenciales Is seeking Eight (8) Car Wash Attendants - $6.25 per hour Wash and clean interior and exterior of motor vehicles Maintain all equipment Be polite to all customers To work 6 days per week Please email applications to keith@live.com These positions are new positions. Interested TCIslanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Labour Board.

These are new positions.

Location: #58 Tumpa Ave, Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking Two (2) Masons Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $10.00 per hour Please Contact: 242-3450 One of these positions is new and one is currently held by a work permit holders Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board

Anthony Arata

Culinary Ltd (Opus) Location: Ocean Club East, Providenciales Is seeking one (1) Baker Duties: Designing and improving recipes, measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.

To work 5 days a week Salary $7.00 per hour Please Contact: 231-4242 or 946-5885 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board #230226

Lofton Morley

Ervine Quelch

Domestic Worker WANTED In Grand Turk To do general cleaning Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English Salary $6.50 per hour To work 4 days per week Please Contact: 946-1570 This position is new.

Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Immigration Board

Location: South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking a Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines To work 6 days per week Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 246-5644 This position is new Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Immigration Board

Send us your sports reports and photos to sun@suntci.com And we will publish them at no cost

Location: Kew Town, Providenciales Is seeking a (1) Mason$10.00 per hour Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Is seeking (1) Painter - $9.00 per hour Duties: Building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. 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 #230217

Papa “J” Tours Church folly, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands Is seeking One (1) Mechanic To work (5) days per week (shift work) Duties entail Maintenance and Repair of Boats & Vehicles etc.

Position pays $10.00 per hour at 40 hours minimum per week Please Contact: 649-2310400 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Prospective applicants who are Islanders can send copies of their applications to the Immigration Board

Rambo & Lindsay Entertainment Location: Five Cay, Providenciales Is looking for Barmaids and Entertainers Duties include preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons.

Interacting with customers, taking orders and serving snacks and drinks To work 6 days a week Salary $6.50 per hour These positions are first time Please Contact: 346-6455 Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Immigration Board #230227

MAY 3RD, 2019 – MAY 10TH, 2019

LOCAL SPORTS

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First Annual Long Bay Express Classic

The first Annual Long Bay Express Classic Today saw the newest racing event in the TCCF’s lineup. A criterium race sponsored by Long Bay Express.

The event saw more than 20 adult and child cyclists compete over six categories.

The 2019 cycling season which officially began in March, saw the introduction of the UCI standard categories. Elite Male (Men age 18 -39), Masters Male (men 40 and up), and for the first time this season, a female category. There were also three separate children’s categories reflecting the experience levels of our young cyclists; novice, intermediary and advanced.

The Masters and Elite categories did 6 laps (36 miles) between Hevan Down Rock and Tropicana Roundabout, female 5 laps (30 miles) and all three kids cats did one lap (6 miles)

The Winner in the Masters Category was the 2018 Tour champion Friedise Registre, followed closely by his main rivals Shanwell Gardiner and Sean Rodgers in second and third respectively.

Young sprinter, Tyrone Bishop took

first place in the Elite, in second was Earldarrel Basden and Anthony Plunkett came in third. Gabriella Hegedus placed first in the female category, and Kate van der Bank came in second. Both women were pleased to see a female category and encourage women in the islands to get more involved in cycling.

Sean Walters and Ethan Gardiner continued their fierce but friendly rivalry in Kids Cat1 with Sean besting Ethan for the win. Both star junior cyclists are looking forward to taking their talents to regional and international meets in the upcoming months. Kymani Ewing held on tightly to his Kids Cat. 2 title, though first time racer Renardo Palmer made him work for it. Ethan Bubaker stayed in hot pursuit coming in third place. Kids Cat 3 was all about the little ladies. Hayley Williams placed first with Danielle Gardiner in second place. The girls expressed their excitement on winning and are looking forward to competing during the rest of the season.

Federation President Shanwell Gardiner expressed his pleasure in the way the season and cycling in general is

progressing in the Turks and Caicos.

Mr. Jermaine LaPorte, proprietor of the Long Bay Express Gas Station stated that it was his pleasure to partner with the Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation in its work to expand cycling as a sport in the Turks and Caicos Islands. He pledged his support to the TCCF going forward.

The first two month of the 2019 cycling season were abuzz with action. Starting with the first race of the season on March 3rd, the aptly named Hell of the West. A grueling 40mile road race focused on all the hills throughout Providenciales. The Masters Winners were Shanwell Gardiner, Dan Redmond and Sean Rodgers respectively.

Elite Winners were Anthony Plunket, Chevron Bishop and Tyrone Bishop.

Second in March was The Commonwealth Day race. A 30-mile criterium between Hevan Down Rock and Tropicana Roundabout. Masters winners were Fred Registre, Shanwell Gardiner and Kavin Ewing. Elite Winners were Tyrone Bishop, Chevron Bishop and Anthony Plunket. In Kids Cat 1 Sean Walters came in first and

Clayton Thomas second. Kids Cat 2 Kymani Ewing in first, Elizario Clarke in second and Ethan Bubaker in third.

On April 6th the first annual century took place on North and Middle Caicos. The 110-mile race was a test of endurance. Shortly after the start of the race, there was a blistering solo attack

by Sean Rodgers, which he managed to hold of the pack of the chase riders for almost 40 miles. At the end of the 110 miles, Sean Rodgers emerged victorious with, Fred Registre and Shanwell Gardiner placing second and third respectively. Elite winner Omard Gardiner was the only survivor of his category and was pleased to receive his first podium for the season

Next up for the TCCF is the 3rd Annual IGA National Heroes Day Classic, a 50-mile road race where participants will compete for the coveted Clive Stanbrook Floating trophy.

The Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation wishes to thank our sponsor Long Bay Express, the public who came out to support the event, and our volunteers who assisted in making this event a success.

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WORLD

TURKS & CAICOS SUN

MAY 3RD, 2019 – MAY 10TH, 2019

SPORTS

2028 Los Angeles Olympics revised budget nearly $7 billion

The price tag on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is now $6.88 billion, a $1.36 billion increase that comes mainly because of accounting measures designed to better reflect inflation over the long lead-up to those games.

Most key numbers the organizing committee released Tuesday are essentially the same as those in the original bid documents, only adjusted from 2016 dollars to reflect the real value of the dollars at the time they’ll be received or spent — mainly in the later part of the 2020s.

That includes the cost of venue infrastructure (increase from $1.19 billion to $1.46 billion) and the contingency fund being guaranteed by the city and state ($487 million to $615 million).

If LA makes its budget, it will become the first host in the modern era to do so.

Next year’s Olympics in Tokyo originally were budgeted at $7.3 billion but are now expected to

run $12.6 billion.

Los Angeles initially projected a $5.3 billion budget for its original bid for the 2024 Games.

But in a groundbreaking move, the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2024 Games to Paris and the 2028 Games to Los Angeles at the same time. Part of that agreement was that LA would reveal a revised budget, for 2028 instead of 2024, in the first quarter of this year.

The revised budget does contain a 3 percent increase, $160 million of which is targeted toward youth sports throughout the city, and the rest earmarked to keep the organizing committee running during a lifespan that will run four years longer than initially anticipated.

The city of Los Angeles and state of California originally were projected to guarantee $250 million each for the contingency fund — with LA on the hook for the first $250 million, then the state for the rest. Those figures have been

Mercedes make F1 history with fourth one-two in a row

Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas crosses the finish line to win the race

Mercedes added another first to the Formula One record books on Sunday as the only team to win the opening four races of a season with a perfect four one-two finishes.

Ferrari had six successive one-twos in 1952 but the second round of that season was officially the Indianapolis 500, which they did not enter.

Teams in the 1950s also had more entries than today’s two cars, with Ferrari filling the top four places in the 1952 German Grand Prix.

Williams started the 1992 season with three successive one-twos, and went on to win the first five races that year with Nigel Mansell.

Mercedes themselves had 12 one-twos in the course of the 2015 season, but were beaten

by Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in the second race in Malaysia.

“It’s amazing that we can break a record in our sixth year, trying to push the boundaries and really trying to stay both feet on the ground and not being too self-confident,” said team boss Toto Wolff. “I’m happy for that, it’s fantastic.”

Five times world champion Lewis Hamilton and team mate Valtteri Bottas both have two wins and two second places each, with the latter ahead by one point thanks to the fastest lap set in Australia in March.

Bottas won in Baku on Sunday, denying Hamilton a third successive win after Bahrain and China.

“Valtteri’s really, clearly stepped up this year and is really happy in the car and really delivering and driving fantastically,” said Hamilton.

“So it’s going to take some really great performances from both of us to out-perform each other.”

adjusted to $270 million apiece; the organizing committee has repeatedly said it doesn’t expect to need that backup.

Los Angeles is planning to host the games without building stadiums or arenas and by using infrastructure already in place or planned.

Part of the new budget includes $200 million in projected new cash from top IOC sponsors that would come in addition to $437 million already budgeted.

By agreeing to host an Olympics on an 11-year timeline instead of the usual seven years, LA cut different marketing deals with both the IOC and the U.S. Olympic Committee. The budget projects $2.51 billion in domestic sponsorship revenue — a lofty goal that organizers hope to reach with help of a new arrangement with NBC Universal that will pair advertising on the network’s platforms with sponsorship of the U.S. team.

Farah declines selection for marathon at track worlds

Britain’s Mo Farah rests after crossing the finish line to place third in the Men’s race in the London Marathon in central London

Mo Farah has declined selection for the marathon at the world championships in Doha, potentially setting up a return to the track.

Farah, who won back-to-back Olympic doubles in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters, said in 2017 that he had run his last race on the track and would instead be focusing on marathons.

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya has been in a class of his own in the men’s marathon in recent years, though, and beat Farah by more than three minutes in the London Marathon on Sunday.

Farah’s coach, Gary Lough, said after the race in London that Farah hadn’t decided if he would be racing the marathon or the 10,000 at the worlds in Doha.

British Athletics says Farah has “chosen to decline” running in the marathon in Doha.

Woods says Nicklaus’s record in crosshairs

Tiger Woods said Jack Francesco, to now Pandora’s box Nicklaus’s record of 18 major is opened up playing 13, where championships is in his sights ... there’s at least seven with a following his triumph at the legitimate chance to win the Masters as he enjoys a career tournament with six holes to go.” “extension” after a prolonged

Woods birdied the next period of injury woes. hole to grab the lead and held

In his first comments his nerve despite a logjam of since winning his 15th major title contenders. and fifth green jacket, the 43-year He will make his first start old American said he always since the Masters at the May 2-5 thought Nicklaus’s mark was Wells Fargo Championship in reachable, provided his career was North Carolina where he will bid long enough. to match Sam Snead’s all-time

“It took him an entire record of 82 PGA Tour victories. career to get to 18,” Woods said

However, Woods said in an interview with streaming he was just happy to show his service GOLFTV. two children the positive side

“So now that I’ve had of a career that was derailed by another extension to my career personal problems and a litany of Tiger Woods of the U.S. is congratulated by — one that I didn’t think I had a back injuries that convinced many Jack Nicklaus (L) after his final round of the couple of years ago — if I do things the best golfer of his generation Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village correctly and everything falls my was done.

Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, June 3, 2012 way, yeah, it’s a possibility.”

“They never knew golf to

“I’m never going to say Woods’s way during his final be a good thing in my life and only it’s not, except for a couple of round in Augusta, a win, he said, the only thing they remember years ago when I couldn’t walk,” that had yet to sink in. is that it brought this incredible he said with a laugh.

The former world number amount of pain to their dad and

“Now I just need to have one was two shots behind the they don’t want to ever want to a lot of things go my way, and leading Francesco Molinari at the see their dad in pain,” he said. who’s to say that it will or will not 12th at Augusta National when the “And so to now have happen? That’s what the future British Open champion opened them see this side of it, the side holds, I don’t know. The only the door by finding water en route that I’ve experienced for so many thing I can promise you is this: to a double-bogey. years of my life, but I had a battle that I will be prepared.”

“It went from a one-horse to get back to this point, and it

Everything was going race with all of us kind of chasing feels good.”

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WORLD SPORTS Jamaica’s World Challenge meeting canceled due to financial issues

Jamaica’s only international invitational athletics meeting has been canceled for financial reasons, officials said on Monday, with one athlete’s agent concerned it could affect their preparations for this year’s world championships.

The meeting, where multiple-Olympic champion Usain Bolt ran his first sub 10-second 100 meters in 2008, had been scheduled for Saturday in Kingston.

“It is with regret that we inform you that due to budget issues the 2019 staging of the Jamaica International Invitational IAAF World Challenge Meeting has been canceled,” a statement on the meeting’s website said.

Warren Blake, chair of the meeting’s organizing committee and president of the Jamaica Administrative Athletics Association, told Reuters he was optimistic the meeting, held since 2004, would return next year.

“We are confident that we will return next year,” Blake said.

The meeting has traditionally been the first stop for a number of top athletes and its cancellation would likely have an impact on their preparations for the world championships later this year according to the agent of Jamaica’s Yohan Blake.

“It means that there is now one less meet for Jamaicans to compete in,” Cubie Seegogin, the agent for 2011 world 100m champion Blake, told Reuters from Los Angeles.

“So we’ve not only lost another meet in Jamaica, but we’ve also lost a key meet in preparation for the (national) championships.

“I don’t know where the athletes will get enough races to be prepared for the trials.”

Jamaica’s national championships, scheduled for June 20-23, also serve as the trials for the country’s team for the world championships that start on Sept. 27 in Doha.

Thunder plan to keep Donovan despite playoff struggles

The Oklahoma City Thunder plan to keep coach Billy Donovan for a fifth year.

Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Monday that he doesn’t expect to switch coaches, despite Oklahoma City’s third consecutive first-round playoff exit.

Presti does expect Russell Westbrook to change, though. The All-Star point guard averaged a triple-double for the third straight season, but his image came under scrutiny after he collected a leaguehigh 16 technical fouls that led to a one-game suspension, trash talked with Portland point guard Damian Lillard before losing the playoff series and refused to answer some of the media’s questions.

“Would we prefer if he handled a few things differently?

Sure,” Presti said. “We’ve talked about that. I also think it would probably be worthy and noteworthy to establish the fact that he made some adjustments to that particular approach, and I think that’s a sign of tremendous leadership and a sign that he is understanding that when he speaks, he is the reflection of so many different people. And I know how much he cares about the team because I’ve seen it for 10½ years.”

Presti would like the Thunder to handle some things differently overall. Oklahoma City

has reached the playoffs each of Donovan’s four years with the team, but hasn’t won a playoff series since Kevin Durant left for Golden State in free agency after the 201516 season. Donovan has a 199-129 regular-season record, but he is 1519 in the playoffs. Portland rolled past the Thunder 4-1 in their playoff series this season.

Presti said he plans to discuss with Donovan why the team went through a 6-13 stretch from late February to the end of March after a promising first two-thirds of the season. Presti called the last part of the season “disappointing” after speculation the Thunder might challenge Golden State at the top of the Western Conference.

“I think he does a really good job,” Presti said. “But these jobs are really hard. You can draw up the best plays or you can put together what you feel is a really good team, and sometimes it doesn’t come to fruition because there’s so many other competing factors and forces that are at play.”

A nagging shoulder injury hampered Paul George ate in the season, defensive stopper Andre Roberson missed the entire season after several setbacks following left knee surgery and guard Alex Abrines was waived for personal reasons.

But Presti remains

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Oklahoma City confident that Donovan can get it done with a core that includes Westbrook and George, the league’s No. 2 scorer.

“I do think getting his (Donovan’s) perspective on things is important because there’s nobody that works harder than him,” Presti said. “If anything, I think he needs to take some time to think through the season himself.”

Popovich negotiating new deal with San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs suffered through an odd, erratic season filled with injuries, strife and drama before a second straight ouster from the playoffs in the first round.

Gregg Popovich enjoyed it so much he is coming back for a 24th season as coach in San Antonio.

Normally extremely private, Popovich said Monday he is negotiating a new deal with the Spurs after his current contract expired this season.

There was some uncertainty surrounding his return, but the 70-year-old Popovich put an end to that with a quip or two.

“I’m currently in negotiations and could very well end up with either the Portofino Flyers or the Positano Pirates (or the Spurs),” Popovich said dryly. “I think it’s like one-third Positano, one-third Portofino and one-third San Antonio. So, we’ll see where I end up.”

There is little chance Popovich ends up anywhere but San Antonio, where he has enjoyed unprecedented success. His desire to return was apparent during an 18-minute news conference to wrap up a season that ended with a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their first-round series.

Popovich has1,245 wins, thirdmost in NBA history behind Don Nelson and Lenny Wilkens, and is one of five

coaches to win five NBA championships.

He will coach USA Basketball in the FIBA World Cup in China this summer, and will coach the Americans in the Tokyo Olympics next summer should the team qualify.

The Spurs have reached the playoffs the last 22 seasons, a streak that ties for the longest in NBA history.

Many doubted the Spurs would continue that streak this season with all the turmoil and turnover.

A year ago, Kawhi Leonard played in only nine games while nursing a right thigh injury. Reportedly upset with how his rehabilitation was handled, Leonard forced his way out of San Antonio in the offseason and was sent to Toronto along with Danny Green in a trade for DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Poeltl.

The Spurs also lost Manu Ginobili to retirement and Tony Parker left the team in free agency along with veteran Kyle Anderson.

“I didn’t know what to expect, to be honest,” Popovich said. “I didn’t know how this group would respond to that kind of adversity, but they showed us a lot in continuing with the program and trying to do what we wanted them to do. So, that was very impressive to me.”

If that wasn’t enough to overcome, the Spurs also lost starting point guard Dejounte Murray to a seasonending knee injury in the preseason and his replacement, Derrick White, missed the first month with a knee injury.

In one four-game stretch, the Spurs lost three games by 30-plus points; in Popovich’s first 1,758 regular-season games as coach, the Spurs had only lost by 30-plus five total times. Of course, they also won five straight games by 25-plus points for the first time under Popovich and ended up seventh in the Western Conference as DeRozan and veteran LaMarcus Aldridge helped carry the team’s young roster.

“I think that when we all reflect on the season, they achieved a lot more than a lot of people gave them credit for having the opportunity to achieve,” San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich Popovich said. prepares for Game 5 of an NBA basketball first

San Antonio was able to reach round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, the postseason while also developing Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver young players like White, Poeltl and

San Antonio had eight new Bryn Forbes on the court and prepping players on its roster this season, the most rookies Lonnie Walker IV, Chimezie in Popovich’s tenure. That turned out to Metu and Drew Eubanks in the G League. be one of the highlights for the veteran

“It’s the beginning of a new coach. culture for a new group,” Popovich said.

“It was kind of one of the more “So, we’ll have a little bit of corporate enjoyable seasons because you got to see knowledge going into next season and people develop,” Popovich said. they’ll show that, I think.”

Jamaica’s Fenlator-Victorian given one-year ban for doping

Jamaican Winter Olympian Jazmine Fenlator-Victorian has been given a one-year ban for using the banned steroid clenbuterol ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics, the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) said.

Fenlator-Victorian had been provisionally suspended since March 2018, when she was notified of the test results, so the ban had effectively been served, the federation said.

“The parties agreed on

a sanction consisting of a period of ineligibility of 12 months, commencing on 8 March 2019, against which the period of provisional suspension served since 8 March 2018 shall be credited,” the IBSF said in its ruling.

The bobsledder had faced the possibility of a four-year ban following the positive test on Jan. 13 last year, less than a month before she competed at the Pyeongchang Winter Games.

However, the federation accepted her explanation that the positive test was caused by a contaminated nutritional supplement.

“The IBSF concluded that the athlete had committed an antidoping rule violation but established no significant fault, given that (a) the detected prohibited substance came from a contaminated supplement, (b) she checked the product information/ ingredients before use, and (c) she declared the product on the doping

control form,” it said.

“The IBSF... also noted the very small quantity of the prohibited substance found in the sample and considered the fact that the athlete’s next doping control sample, provided on 25 Jan. 2018, did not result in an adverse analytical finding (AAF). The (hearing panel) therefore concluded that, in agreement with the athlete’s explanation, the likely source of clenbuterol in her sample was the nutritional supplement.”

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