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UK ENCOURAGING GAY MARRIAGE

he United Kingdom (UK) Government is encouraging Turks and Caicos Islands to facilitate same-sex marriages, but stressed that it has no plans to introduce an Order-in-Council on the issue to make it mandatory.

The UK stated its position in response to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s (FAC) report in February, on Global Britain and the British Overseas Territories: Resetting the relationship.

The FAC had recommended that the UK Government should set a date by which it expects all Overseas Territories (OTs) to have legalised same-sex marriage, adding that if that deadline is not met, the Government should intervene through legislation or an Order in Council.

In response, the UK Government said it is committed to equal rights, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights.

“We believe that the strongest, safest and most prosperous societies are those in which all citizens can live freely without fear of discrimination, and where all citizens, including LGBT people, can play a full and active part in society,” the UK government stated.

Amanyara resort upgrades electricity lab at Clement Howell High School

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manyara Resorts continued with their established tradition of providing a bi-annual donation to Clement Howell High School and this year has upgraded the Electrical Lab facilities with brand new technology.

This year’s goal was to provide

assistance to the Electrical & Electronic Technology program by providing various tools, equipment and upgrades to the facilities. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Wednesday May 15th to unveil the upgrades at the lab.

Pictured from left to Right is

Edgar Howell. Director of Education, Kadean Cunningham, Principal, Clement Howell High School, Resort Manager, Garrett W. Donovan, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm and Permanent Secretary of Education, Mr. Wesley Clerveaux.

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New TCI Governor is counter-terrorism specialist

Nigel Dakin has been appointed the next Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, succeeding Dr. John Freeman.

Dakin, who will take up his appointment in July 2019, has an extensive background in counterterrorism and is married to Amanda Dakin, with two children.

He is presently stationed in Washington as Counsellor, National Security Lead, a post he held since 2016.

His background is as follows: * 2014 to 2019

Ministry of

Defence, Non-Executive Director, British Army No 1 Board * 2013 to 2016 FCO, Executive Board, Organisational Transformation * 2012 to 2013 Kabul, Counsellor, Political, South Asia and Counter Terrorism * 2010 to 2012 FCO, Team Leader, Counter-Terrorism, CounterTerrorism Directorate * 2007 to 2010 Islamabad, Counsellor, Political, South Asia and Counter Terrorism * 2005 to 2007 Washington, First Secretary, Political, South Asia,

Middle East and Counter Terrorism * 2001 to 2005 FCO, Team Leader for Russia, Eastern Department * 1999 to 2001 Delhi, First Secretary, Political and Counter Proliferation * 1998 to 1999 Lagos, First Secretary, Political * 1996 to 1998 FCO, Desk Officer for Russia, Eastern Department * 1981 to 1996 British Army serving in West Germany and Northern Ireland, and also Advisor to the Secretary of State for Defence, and Chief of Defence Staff.

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Uk Encouraging Gay Marriage

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“As has been demonstrated by recent LGBT cases, the Territories’ justice mechanisms and processes should be allowed the space to address these matters. We are working to encourage those Territories that have not put in place arrangements to recognise and protect same sex relationships, to do so, and continue to engage with all the Overseas Territories to ensure that their legislation is compliant with their international human rights obligations.”

The UK Government noted that nine Overseas Territories have legal recognition and protection for same sex relationships and that, a tenth territory, the Cayman Islands, was granted a stay in the Chief Justice Anthony Smellie’s ruling in favour of same sex marriage until August 2019 when the Governments appeal will be heard.

“The British Overseas

Territories are separate, largely selfgoverning jurisdictions with their own democratically-elected representatives.

Our relationship with the Overseas Territories is based on partnership and therefore as policy on marriage law is an area of devolved responsibility it should be for the territories to decide and legislate on,” the UK Government stated.

The UK said LGBT rights and broader human rights obligations are consistently raised with the leaders of Overseas Territories—both bilaterally and at the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Councils.

“This is also a matter that is raised by Governors’ Offices. We have no plans to introduce an Order-inCouncil on this issue,” said the report.

The FAC had also suggested that the UK Government should initiate a consultation with the elected governments of the OTs and work with

them to agree a plan to ensure that sensitivities and historical background there is a pathway for all resident UK on this issue”.

The UK Government added: and British Overseas Territory citizens to be able to vote and hold elected “Our vision for the OTs is as vibrant and flourishing communities, with office in territory.

It recommended that in its the widest possible opportunities response to this report the FCO should for their people. We expect Territory lay out a timetable for this consultation Governments to meet the same high process and set a deadline for phasing standards as the UK Government in out discriminatory elements of maintaining the rule of law, respect Belongership, or its territory-specific for human rights and integrity in equivalents. public life, delivering efficient public

In response, The UK services, and building strong and Government said it “understands the successful communities. In the spirit of committee’s concerns and continues a relationship based upon partnership, to impress upon OT governments the we will continue to support and importance of allowing people who encourage consistent and open political have made their permanent home in the engagement on Belongership and its territories the ability to vote and engage territory-specific equivalents, whilst fully in the community, but recognises respecting the fact that immigration the desire of island communities to decisions are primarily a matter for maintain their cohesion, hence the OT governments. The FCO does not need for a reasonable qualifying process. plan at a future date to publish such a We understand the OTs’ concerns, timetable.”

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Imperial Dry Cleaning & Laundry Centre apart of WIHL group of companies is currently seeking qualified individuals to become members of our Team.

Laundry Manager Job Description: •Directs the overall activities of the laundry facility through development and administration.

•Implementation and enforcing that universal accepted policies and procedures are adhered.

•Manages departmental financial processes of forecasting, budgeting, and purchasing.

•Payroll and inventory control •Analyze data and compile reports on expenditure and supplies.

•Select, train, monitor and evaluate team members’ performance.

•Ensures laundry facility and equipment are in optimum operating condition •Ensure over all cleanliness and sanitation of the laundry premise •Weekly productivity report Requirements: •5- 10 yrsexperience as a Laundry Manager •3-5 yrs commercial laundry experience •Team player •Ability to work with a diverse team •Knowledge of DCC System •Knowledge of Textiles and Chemicals •Knowledge of Laundry Equipment, Techniques and maintenance •Knowledge of QB, Word and Excel •Must have written and oral skills •Customer Service Focused Salary Scale: $36,000.00 to $42,000.00 per annum based on qualification and experience.

Pressers/Seamstresses Requirements: •2 – 5 yrs experience as a Presser •A minimum of 2 yrs working in a commercial laundry •Knowledge in Textiles and Chemicals •Makes garments, such as dresses, coats, and suits, according to customer specifica tions and measurements.

•Discusses with customer type of material, pattern, or style to be used in making garment.

•Measures customer to determine modification from pattern, using tape measure.

•Alternations of garments.

•Drafting standard pattern according to measurements of customer and adapt pat tern to obtain specified style.

•Be able to maintain productivity standards on a daily basis •Operational Knowledge of Machines •Ensure that dry cleaning standards and practices are used with client’s linen/ garments.

•Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays.

•Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

•Must be able to suggest treatment care to clients •Customer Service Focused Salary Scale: $6.25 to $7.00 per hr. based on qualification and experience.

Application giving full details of qualifications and experience should be addressed to: Manager Imperial Dry Cleaning and Laundry Centre 345 Long Bay Road Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI and should reach no later than June7th, 2019, for further information/appointment you can contact us at Tele:649-946-8054 or email hr@wihl.com.

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Attorney Hugh O’Neill takes center stage in SIPT trial

by Hayden Boyce Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Veteran attorney-at-law Hugh O’Neill featured prominently in the ongoing Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) corruption trial over the past week, as questions were raised about the veracity of evidence he gave on behalf of the prosecution in connection with the North West Point Development.

The focus on O’Neill emerged after lead prosecutor Andrew Mitchell, QC, informed trial judge, Mr. Justice Honorable Paul Harrison that O’Neill should now be named as a coconspirator, that there were certain aspects of O’Neill’s evidence that were unbelievable and that it was essentially for the judge, who is also jury, to determine which parts of that evidence he will accept or reject.

The judge ruled that such a determination was within his province.

O’Neill, however, will not be arrested or charged in this matter.

During an exchange with Alair Shepherd, QC, the lead lawyer for defendant Melbourne Wilson, the judge stressed that the reality is that O’Neill testimony has been given and

completed and it was now a matter the construction of the share ownership of how the court should deal with his and control of a company called Blue evidence.

Development that held shares in North

Mr. Justice Harrison noted West Point Development, there was that O’Neill was never impugned as a absolutely no evidence to support the witness and was never treated as hostile, fact that Melbourne Wilson had any so the court has to examine the extent sight or knowledge of those documents. to which submissions from both the “Having looked at the indictment and defence and the prosecution will affect having taken the position as defence his view at this stage. counsel that Hugh O’Neill was not a co Defence lawyers strongly conspirator, for the Crown to now shift objected to O’Neill being added as that and say that all of this was done a conspirator, arguing, among other with Wilson’s knowledge and having things, that the prosecution’s last- not put any of this to Hugh O’Neil when minute addition of O’Neill as a co- he was giving evidence, we say it can’t conspirator was prejudicial to the be done by the Crown at this stage,” defence, especially since it was being said Shepherd, who is being assisted by done after the Crown had closed its his son James. case and after the majority of defence He said they were entitled to lawyers had completed their no-case conduct the defence on the basis that submissions.

Hugh O’Neil was not culpable and that’s Shepherd, QC, who what they did and said in their no-case spearheaded the arguments for submission. the defence team, noted that the “But then the Crown comes prosecution was impugning O’Neill’s back and says no, you can’t maintain truthfulness and implicating him that position because in fact Hugh knowingly in the conspiracy, thus O’Neil was a conspirator and in taking him (Shepherd) “completely by several respects he was dishonest in surprise, having conducted the case his evidence. How could the Crown along different lines”. do that? Having outlined the case on

Shepherd said that in all of the the basis that Hugh was in no way a evidence about the declarations of trust, co-conspirator, and never at any stage

making an application to amend the indictment,” Shepherd said. “Setting aside the whole question of the impact of these types of allegations on Hugh O’Neill’s integrity and his position as a lawyer without ever having had the opportunity of answering them.”

The judge asked Shepherd if up to this stage he had regarded O’Neill’s evidence as such that he was prepared to accept it, and he said yes. When the judge asked if here was any evidence that he could have pointed to before the Crown changed its position that he could say would make O’Neill a coconspirator, Shepherd said no.

He also made the point that the Crown never at any stage applied to emend the indictment to include O’Neill, although they had applied to amend others.

Shepherd told the court that the Crown conducted its case on a particular basis and the defence answered the case as put forward by the Crown, but now the Crown is taking a position to impugn the integrity of Hugh O’Neil and call him a co-conspirator, when he was one of their witnesses and there was no suggestion at the time he was called that they did not accept his evidence or fond his evidence to be unreliable.

InterHealth Canada – TCI Hospital celebrates Nurses Week 2019

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.

InterHealth Canada - Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital held several activities during this period to recognize and celebrate the contribution of nurses to the acute-secondary health care facility.

Nurses participated in a religious service at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Blue Hills, Providenciales and Salem Baptist Church in Grand Turk on May 4th and 5th, respectively. The

celebrations in the nation’s capital also included a community service element via the provision of complimentary health screenings at the clock tower on May 8th.

Leaders of the organization conducted rounds across both medical centers and delivered surprise decorative fruit platters to nurses within various departments.

These departments comprise of Emergency, Dialysis, Labor and Delivery Suite, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), General Ward, Surgical Suite and the Outpatient department.

The flagship event was the

cultural evening held on the premises of both medical centers on March 7th and 9th. The event serves as a platform for nurses and other invited guests to showcase their culture via native cuisines and performing arts. The workforce at the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is vibrant with over 22 nationalities.

The venues were donned in a kaleidoscope of colors, representative of the various national flags. The program included a modelling showcase of national dresses, poems, folklore sessions and a special performance by local artist, David Lightbourne. The

event culminated with a feast and other activities included a fish fry and casual night.

Commenting on the observance, Chief of Clinical Services, Mikette Been said: “The Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is proud to celebrate and acknowledge nurses week 2019. The occasion is a time to recognize the yearround dedication and achievements of Registered Nurses and Clinical Nurses and to increase awareness of their contributions to the well-being of the people living in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Ambergris Cay Community Association HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by public auction the following property: TITLE DESCRIPTION REGISTERED PROPRIETOR 20502/218 Ambergris & Fish Cay

a vacant 0.24-acre residential parcel of land

Rosebud Island Ltd

The auction will be held on Thursday 6thJune 2019 at 10:00am at the offices of the British Caribbean Bank Limited,Governor’s Road, Leeward, Providenciales. Conditions of sale and further inquiries may be directed to the Legal Department at British Caribbean Bank Limited @ 16499415028 ext.

242 ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO RESERVE; 10% DEPOSIT REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUCCESSFUL BID.

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Customs getting tough with vessels and aircraft

The Customs Department will improving its enforcement activities such as boarding/ rummaging of vessels and aircraft, in some cases jointly with the police to detect smuggling of illicit drugs weapons, and other contraband.

According to a document obtained

by The SUN, this will be done on a

monthly basis, or when required by the joint agency agreements.

“The number of rummages exceeded the amount we agreed to conduct, and as a result we obtained seizures of contraband and detection and of illegal drugs. (including containerised and postal mail examinations),” the document stated.

The Customs Department said it plans to improve/maximize collections of customs revenue through increased enforcement activities by 50% such as container examinations, other enforcement activities, entry scrutiny etc., whilst facilitating legitimate trade and enforcing customs legislation and

various policies.

These activities will be conducted each quarter, the report stated, adding that the Customs Department will liaise with Customs Brokers on a quarterly basis to foster partnership which will result in “compliance on their part, and facilitation on our part”.

Ritz-Carlton will bring new set of eyes to TCI, say Infrastructure Minister

By Todeline Defralien

12-storey Ritz-Carlton hotel in Grace Bay will indeed bring new set of eyes to look at Turks and Caicos, according to Goldray Ewing, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning.

This was stated by the minister during an interview in a special supplement on the Turks and Caicos Islands which was published in The Guardian newspaper.

When asked, “The Ritz-Carlton Residences is the first internationally branded condo residence in Turks and Caicos. What does the Ritz brand bring to

120-suite hotel component with all the services you would expect, and two towers with a total of 60 housing units. As I said, we are a beginning-of-lifecycle island and the boutiques in the complex will be the first example of real high-end shopping on the islands. There will also be a casino, the second in Turks and Caicos. Ritz has their clans that follow the Ritz, and they have plans to maintain that loyalty. If you’re a Ritz person, you’re a Ritz person. You look for a Ritz wherever you go. It brings a whole new set of eyes to look at Turks and Goldray Ewing, Minister of Infrastructure, Caicos differently.

Housing and Planning

the islands?”

He said, “First of all, the Turks and Caicos Islands is the brand; it’s a fantastic location and will always be the number-one brand. But when it comes to the Ritz, it is famous for service – it is the great innovator in five-star service.

In Turks and Caicos we have always had beautiful boutique resorts, single-asset properties within developments each owned by an individual. However, they do not come with the prestige and branding of something like the Ritz.”

Ewing added: “This is the first mixed-use development. There is the

Two Haitians die at sea, two sloops intercepted

Two Haitians died at sea while trying to avoid apprehension by the Turks and Caicos Islands Marine Brand around 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday 14th May 2019.

Marine Branch officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded to an area near the Caicos Marina on Providenciales where a 40 to 50 feet wooden vessel, powered by two outboard engines was seen on the water with a number of persons onboard, a police press release stated.

In an effort to avoid interception and detention, persons jumped into the water and began swimming toward the shore and ran into the nearby bushes. Two deceased persons were later recovered by Marine officers and handed over to officials.

A total of 19 people which consisted of 18 males and one female were apprehended and handed over to Immigration Officials.

The vessel was taken to the Marine Base where it was searched; nothing of interest was found.

Meantime, on Sunday, May 5th, 2019

an Illegal vessel containing 21 illegal Haitian migrants was successfully intercepted around 7:30 p.m. by Marine Branch Officials via M/V Sea Pursuit.

The grey and red vessel with 70 and 40 horse-powered engines, carried 15 males and 6 females.

The detainees were transported to the South Dock Port and handed over to Task Force members who escorted them to the Detention Centre for processing and Illegal Sloop repatriation.

FFF Construction Location: South Dock, Providenciales Is seeking One (1) Mason Duties: Layering building materials such as bricks, concrete, tiles and other construction materials Must be able to work 6 days per week Salary is $9.00 per hour Please Contact: 343-0592 This position is new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board

German Cigar Bar

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In Grand Turk Is seeking one (1) Bar Maid Must be able to serve drinks and assist the Bartender and must also be able to serve customers To work six (6) days a week Salary $6.25 per hour Please contact 649 -241 -4979 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 5 days per week Duties include cleaning yard and assisting with construction work Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact Branford Hall at 243-1051 Thisposition 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

Authentic Jerk & Juice

Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales Seeking a Pastry Baker - $9.00 per hour Duties include preparing a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread etc.

Is seeking a Cook - $8.00 per hour Must be able to prepare a variety of different food and set up allocated stations for menu Willing to work split shift and flexible hours Please Contact: 331-0221 These positions are new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

Lead Installer – Renu Energy TCI Overview:

At renu energy TCI we believe the future of energy in the Turks & Caicos Islands is sustainable, reliable and affordable. We also believe transportation will be electric, clean and shared. Our mission is simple – to accelerate the low carbon transition and to build a more economically and environmentally sustainable Island Nation. To make this kind of island-changing impact, we need passionate achievers to join our team.

Responsibilities: As a Lead Installer, you will work closely with the Director to complete residential and commercial solar and energy storage installation projects. You will also guide, coordinate and oversee fellow installers.

Responsibilities include: • • • • • •

Installation of ground and roof-mounted solar systems Racking and solar array assembly Energy storage installation and integration Sealing all roof penetrations Trenching, concrete work and equipment assembly System troubleshooting, commissioning and sign-off.

Qualifications To take on this important role, you must be a proven leader and problem solver with: • • • • • • • • • • •

Minimum 8 years previous solar plus energy storage install experience and / or over 5MW installed NABCEP-certification - PV Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance Solar (C46) & Electrical (local or C10) contractor licences Proven experience with LG, Tesla, Schneider, Outback, & SolarEdge Technologies Prior experience leading teams of up to 20 persons Electrical and/or roofing experience Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks Valid driver’s license Excellent documentation skills Professional appearance and client interaction abilities Construction related experience.

This new position at Renu Energy is offered to Turks and Caicos Islanders. Renu offers excellent career opportunities, a progressive, collaborative culture and much more. You’ll also experience the rewards that come from helping homeowners and business save money while dramatically reducing the amount of air pollution and CO2 released into the atmosphere. Join us on our mission to create an island run by renewable sources of Energy.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $66,000 - $78,000 per Annum based on previous experience and qualifications.

Interested applications should email a covering letter and resume to Info@renutci.com, with copies to the labour board.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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Police alerting public prior to introduction of fingerprinting

Over the years Law Enforcement certificates of character (criminal record Agencies in the Turks and Caicos Islands certificates) an infringement to an have discovered a number of fraudulent individual’s fundamental right to his or Government documents which includes her private life (the right to privacy)? forged Certificate of Character (Police Section 9 (1) of the Constitution sets Records). Such forgeries pose risks to the out the basic right that attaches to an integrity of the certificates which could individual, and section 9 (2), subjects the have serious national, regional and right under subsection (1) to the matters international implications for the Turks listed under subsection (2). Section 9 of and Caicos Islands. the

In an effort to minimize such risk and maintain the authenticity of the Constitution provides that— certificate, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force intends to introduce “(1) Every person has the right to respect the taking of fingerprint impressions for his or her private … life, … and except following an education and awareness with his or her own consent, no person raising campaign and required legal shall be subjected to the search of his or process. her person or his or her property or the

Commissioner James Smith entry by others on his or her premises. said, “The use of Biometrics in Law (2) Nothing in any law or done under its Enforcement and Border control is well authority shall be held to contravene this established and provides a nation with section to the extent that it is reasonably a simple but highly effective method of justifiable in a democratic society— establishing, beyond doubt, the identity of individuals. The introduction of (a) In the interests of defence, public mandatory fingerprint provision, as part safety, public order, …; of the process to obtain a police record is (b) For the purpose of protecting the proportionate and necessary to keep our rights and freedoms of other persons; country safe.” (c) For the prevention or detection of

The Royal Turks and Caicos offences against the criminal law or the Islands Police therefore seek to inform customs law;….” the public about the need for and benefits of taking finger prints through Constitutional rights are exercisable this mechanism. subject to the rights and freedoms of others or to the public interest. This is a Benefits of Fingerprinting: rule of constitutional law and is expressed in section 1 of the Constitution. An 1.Enables an individual to be individual’s right to his or her private identified beyond doubt. life in the context of fingerprints is 2.Authenticates the certificate of subject to whether the requirement for Character. fingerprints is reasonably justifiable in 3.Aligns the Turks and Caicos Islands a democratic society, in the interests of with other nation’s security defence, public safety, public order and regimes regionally and for the purpose of protecting the rights internationally. and freedoms of other persons.

4.Provides confidence to all those

This right is also expressed in to whom the certificates may be Article 8 of the European Convention presented that the issuing system in Human rights and Article 8(2) of the is effective.

Convention provides that —

“There shall be no interference Is the request for fingerprints from by a public authority with the exercise of individuals for purposes of processing this right except such as is in accordance

Turks Kebab Location: Grace Bay Road, Providenciales Is seeking a Sous Chefs Duties: involves a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment’s notice To work 6 days a week Salary is $300.00 per week Please Contact: 431-9963 This position is new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Damian Noyes Needs a Labourer In Grand Turk To work 5 days per week Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials Salary $6.50 per hour Please Contact: 231-2087 This position is currently being held by a worker permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Tips and Toes Beauty BoxIn in Grand Turk Is looking for Two (2) Beauticians Duties: Specialize in certain areas, such as makeup application, nail art, color analysis or personal styling services To work 6 days per week Salary - $6.50 per week Please Contact: 432-1579 One of these positions is new and one 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

with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.”

The test whether the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force can request fingerprints for the processing of certificates of character is to be determined by whether there is provision for that made in the law and whether the request is justifiable in a democratic society as stated above.

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Ordinance as it stands provides for the enabling provision to request fingerprints and the proposed amendment to the Police Force Ordinance intends to provide more detailed provisions and this will fulfill the first part of the constitutional requirement that an interference to one’s private life is in accordance with the law.

The second part is that the provisions of this law as stated in the Constitution should be reasonably justifiable in the interests of defence, public safety, public order and for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others and additionally as stated in the Convention, for the economic well-being of the country and prevention of disorder or crime.

The Police Force requires fingerprints for the identification of persons and to the timely processing of certificates of character. The proposed legislation provides that fingerprints once obtained would not be destroyed and will be retained in a National Fingerprint Database. The taking and retaining of fingerprints is necessary to identify individuals and is proportionate to avert any fraudulent or falsification of certificates of character and broadly for the interests of public safety and public order in policing in general.”

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions:

1.If I was previously fingerprinted, do I need to be fingerprinted again if applying for another Police Record? No, applicants will not be required to give fingerprints for future applications.

2.Where can I have my fingerprints taken? Fingerprinting of persons will be done at on the islands of South Caicos, Grand Turk, Providenciales and North Caicos at the respective Police Records Office or Police Station in which application is made.

3.Why do I have to give fingerprints in order to obtain a Police Record?

For Proper identification purposes and to authenticate the certificate 4.Are there any additional charges for fingerprints? Not at this time.

5.Will my fingerprints be used against me for any crimes?

Fingerprints will be used for the purpose of identification.

6.Are children required to give prints? No, persons under the age of 16yrs will not be required to give fingerprints.

7.Are elderly persons required to give fingerprints? Elderly persons that are able to apply for a Police Record in person will be required to submit fingerprints.

8.Are handicapped or disabled persons required to give fingerprints? No, unless they are able to apply in person.

9.If I currently reside in another country, am I still required to give my fingerprints? Yes, persons applying for a Police Record who have previously resided in the Turks and Caicos Islands must provide a certified Police Record and fingerprints from current country of residence.

10.Why are the taking of fingerprints necessary? There have been numerous cases of mistaken identity and individuals with several identities. Fingerprinting of person allows for unequivocal identification of an individual.

Interisland Builders Location: Turks and Caicos Islands Is seeking Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Labourers and A Diesel Mechanic •Plumbers Duties include Installing pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids •Electrician’s duties include Installing and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems •Carpenters must be able to Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding •Diesel Mechanic must be able to do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts •Labourers must be able to do general Labour work include cleaning and preparing a job site Salaries are based on Experience Labourers Salary is $6.25 per hour Must be able to work 6 days per week All of these positions are new positions Please 244-2212/or email: inter_island_builder@yahoo.com Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

Freedom Electrical Services

Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking is Two (2) Handymen - $6.50 per hour Is seeking one (1) Domestic Worker - $6.50 per hour Handymen Duties: include fixing plumbing systems, providing repair guidance, cleaning and remodeling community spaces, and performing repair assessments Domestic Worker Duties: To do general cleaning work To work 5 days per week Please Contact: 344-1530 These positions are new Interest Turks & Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

JAMES SEYMOUR In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 5 days per week Duties include cooking, cleaning, and laundry Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact 245-1780 This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

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LOCAL NEWS

Bodies of the 14 Haitians from capsized boat buried in Haiti

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By Todeline Defralien

The fourteen Haitians whose bodies were recovered from the sloop which capsized near West Caicos on March 31st, 2019 were recently laid to rest in Cap-Haïtien .

A solemn service was held in Haiti on Wednesday May 15th which gave family members the opportunity to identify their loved ones.

The service was attended

by Mayor of the City of Cap-Haïtien, Mondesir Jean Claude, Magistrate Judge of the Supreme Court, Dieula Benjamin, Departmental Director of the Police force and there was a representative from the Haitian Coast Guard.

Haitian Consul of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mr. Jacques Adolph and Donald Metellus also attended the ceremony.

Fourteen coffins were silently loaded at the Providenciales international Airport around 2:45pm and about 35minutes later, they were offloaded and taken to a makeshift hall just behind the Cap Haitian International Airport.

Donald Metellus told The SUN that the coffins, transports on IBC charter flight and the service were all paid for by the Haitian government.

“It was a very sad moment. We had a priest from the Catholic Church, different members from different departments, and government members from Haiti attending the service which started at 4 pm and ended at 6pm. The

Turks and Caicos Sun

Read us online at www.suntci.com Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Hayden Boyce Graphic designer Information Technology and Production Manager: Kelano Howell Representative from TCI Haitian Consulate and Officials from Haitian shown at the funeral services with the 14 coffins Haitian government paid for everything.

They paid for the caskets, the cargo to ship the bodies from Providenciales to Haiti and they also paid for the service in Haiti to do the funeral. The family members were there while we were assisting with the funeral and they also paid to do a little get together and also paid for transportation for the people and taking them to the cemetery in Cap, Haïtien where they buried them,” he said In addition, Metellus said that the bodies of the 14 victims were from different parts of Haiti.

“The service yesterday was

mainly for the families to identify their loved ones.”

Metellus encourage Haitian nationals to stop risking their lives at sea for a better living.

“Mr. Jacque had a speech and he tried to mobilize the people not to risk their lives to look for a better life while they kill themselves in the process. The priest also advised the people not to risk their lives as well. We understand that the situation is not easy in Haiti but on the other hand they have their lives to save and you life is better than anything in the world.”

Todeline Defralien Reporter

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Assistant Manager / Gateway and Shorex Tour Guides Life Guards Dispatchers Sales Persons Mechanics&Assistant Mechanics Automotive Electricians&Assistant Automotive Electricians Boat Captains Deckhands Bus Drivers with Public Service Licenses Maintenance Officers / Labourers Maids / Cleaners All candidates must have a minimum of at least five (5) years experience in their specialist area in the tourism industry. o Must have a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years driving experience. Bus Drivers must have a Public Service License. o Tour Guides must have sufficient knowledge to troubleshoot vehicles on tours. o Boat Captains and Tour Guides in the aqua field must have a Captain’s License, CPR and PADI certification or equivalent. Persons must be well versed in the natural habitat of various sea creatures. o Deckhands are responsible for ensuring safety on the boat and in cleaning and maintaining the boat. o Mechanics must be well versed in their specialized areas of repairing AllTerrain Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Boats and Buses. Mechanics in their specialist field must have five (5) years experience. Assistant Mechanics must have (3) years experience in their specialized field. The company has a fleet of over seventy vehicles and climbing and requires several persons in the various mechanical areas. o Sales persons must have at least five (5) years experience handling online and direct sales. o Dispatchers must be able to effectively communicate with Shorex and persons of varying nationalities as well as produce sales reports and projections. o Maintenance Officers / Labourers must be able to maintain various trails, clean the Workshop and assist the Tour Guides where necessary. o Sales persons must have a positive and disciplined attitude towards work in a customer service environment. o Proven and unblemished employment record. o Have a good command of English and excellent communication skills. o Must be able to work flexible hours and extended overtime schedules, including weekends and public holidays to meet the demands of the industry. o Able to undergo intensive training to meet the requirements of the industry.

Remuneration package would be discussed at the interview process. All applicants should submit their resumes to Funtastic Tours Company Ltd atfuntastic.tours@yahoo. com. All applicants are required to submit a Police Record, three reference (3) letters (one from their last employer) and undergo a medical once successful at the interview process. Belongers will be given first preference.

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LOCAL NEWS Amanyara helps Clement Howell High School with tools and tech upgrade

By Todeline Defralien

Amanyara Resort has kept its promise and continues with their established tradition of providing a biannual donation to Clement Howell High School.

The luxury resort made a generous donation to the school’s electrical & electronic technology program by providing various tools, equipment and upgrades to the facilities, in order to ensure the program achieves the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ).

To celebrate this ongoing partnership, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the school’s location on Wednesday May 15th, 2019.

This follows in the same footsteps as their 2017 donation, which provided a similar benefit to the school’s carpentry programme. Together, these two commitments are ensuring a full program of infrastructure and facilities are provided to the youth of Blue Hills and Wheeland, and helping develop a positive future for Turks and Caicos Islands.

In attendance for the ceremony was, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm, Edgar Howell, Director of Education, Resort Manager, Garrett W. Donovan and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Wesley Clerveaux.

In his remarks, Resort Manager, Garrett Donovan said he is very proud and excited to continue the tradition that Amanyara started two years ago with the Clement Howell High school.

“Once again our generous guests contributed towards this initiative supporting the vocational technical program here and yet again renovating another student workshop,”

he said.

He added that the third phase to their shared relationship is introducing an internship program at Amanyara for CHHS students. Beginning this summer, this program will provide additional learning in both of the above disciplines and they also have plans to adapt it to several other areas of the hotel as well.

Donovan stressed that he is honored to be involved in this amazing project and he supports and look forward to all the duties that they are doing for the youth of Turks and Caicos.

Principal Ms. Kadean Cunningham said the gifts that were received will allow them to enhance their program.

“As a principal, as the leader of this noble institution and as the leader of the best high school in the TCI, I am beaming with joy because yet another project has been realised. There are two objectives that are a part of our school’s improvement plan and one is to implement opportunities for technical vocational programs through deliberate and sustainable partnerships and the other one is building partnerships with donors, private sector, parents and employers. This occasion has realised those two objectives.”

She added: “Today we are here celebrating this project, this milestone and this objective coming to fruition.

The electrical teachers were very happy and when they produced their list, it was a large one, but we trimmed it down a bit and then I sent it to Donovan and now we have all of these wonderful tools. I really want to thank Amanyara because this helps strengthen our CSEC program and now we’re going to be starting preparations for our electrical installation program with the CVQ. One of the things that we are trying to

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Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm and Resort Manager, Garrett Donovan cutting the ribbon to the new room push as a school is using technology to enhance the teaching and learning environment and we really want to say thank you to Amanyara for this.”

Industrial Arts teacher Mr. Damian Williams expressed sincere thanks to Amanyara and the good gesture that they are doing in the society.

Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm also thanked Amanyara on behalf of the government of TCI.

“On behalf of the Government and the Ministry of Education, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Amanyara for outfitting this wonderful classroom with all of these various gadgets that the students will need to assist in their education as they go forward in the electrical engineering area here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

This is another extraordinary gift and we thank Amanyara very much for all that they are doing for the students here at Clement Howell.”

Malcolm encouraged the

Ms. Kadean Cunningham presents Mr. Garrett Donovan with a Plaque students to take good care of the gifts that have been presented to them.

“I want to say to our students to take good care of these gifts that have been presented to you. It’s not only for you but it is for the students that will follow you. I would ask that you do take care of them, listen to your teachers and please be obedient. I would also like to say a thank you to the Industrial Arts department for the wonderful job that they are doing and I know that our students have performed well and will continue to do so.”

Concluding the event, Principal Ms. Kadean Cunningham made a presentation to Amanyara showing their appreciation by naming the two rooms in honor of Mr. Garrett Donovan and Mr. Marco Franck former Amanyara general manager.

The new electricity lab is the Garrett Donovan electricity lab.

Magnolia Restaurant

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MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL Emerald Cay is seeking candidates for the above position. Tasks include but are not limited to plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance.

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Kindly forward resumes and qualification to oa@fchamberslaw.com, copying same to the Turks and Caicos Islands Labour Department and Immigration Board.

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LOCAL NEWS

$185 Million ‘Air Drake’ makes first landing in Provo

By Todeline Defralien Grammy Award-winning musician Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham made a grand entrance at the Providenciales International Airport on Saturday May 11th with his brand new customized plane.

Drake, 32 who visits the Turks and Caicos Islands on a regular basis, turned a massive 767 Cargo Plane into a $185 Million Flying Oasis named ‘Air Drake’.

The rapper revealed his new ride on Instagram on Friday May 10th.

In a video on Drake’s Instagram, the rapper reacts to seeing the private jet as the finishing touches are completed. “Air Drake” is written

across the jet. His OVO owl logo adorns the side of the plane, and his signature “praying hands” icon is seen on the tail of the plane.

In addition, he also took fans on a video tour of the elegant gold and brown interior of the fuselage which had leather sofas, chairs, and a bar.

As Drake surveys his enormous plane in the video, he tells the camera, “No rental, no timeshare, no co-owners.”

Graham created the personalized private plane with Cargojet, a Canadian airline. The company announced their partnership with the rapper earlier this month.

The cost of a new Boeing 767300F plane was roughly $185 million without the OVO customization.

‘Air Drake’ at the Providenciales International Airport

Inside view of ‘Air Drake’

Civil Service Mourns loss of Director of EMS Xavier Malcolm

The Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Service mourns the loss of our dear colleague, friend and Director of Engineering and Maintenance Services Xavier Malcolm.

Following the attainment of his Associates Degree in Architecture, Xavier joined the civil service on November 8th, 1999 as a Draftsman.

He later took study leave in 2000 to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Architecture at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and returned in 2003 to the post of Assistant Architect which he held for three years before being promoted to the post of Project Architect in 2006.

In 2006 Xavier left the service for two years to pursue a Masters Degree in Construction Management from Florida International University in Miami, Florida and on January 1st, 2009 was promoted to the post of Director of Housing.

On September 3rd 2012, Xavier was appointed to the post of Director of the Public Works Departments which was later renamed as the Engineering and Maintenance Services Department.

In his role as Director of PWD/ EMS he had managerial oversight for all divisions under the Ministry of Infrastructure formerly Government Support Services which included the Project Management, Maintenance, Mechanical, Water and other divisions within the Ministry.

Commenting on his unfortunate passing Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams said: “We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate passing of our dear colleague and friend Xavier Malcolm. Xavier was more than a colleague to me. He was a former schoolmate at both the HJ Robinson High School and Florida International University and was a friend and an extended family member.

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Xavier began his journey in the civil service almost 20 years ago and was a hardworking and dependent civil servant. He gave of himself selflessly and was a key member of the response team in Grand Turk following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and led on numerous key infrastructure initiatives during his tenure.

His passing will be a great miss to the civil service and a loss to the entire Turks and Caicos Islands.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his entire family, most especially his wife Dr. Alicia Malcolm, our Director of Mental Health and Substance Dependence Department and their children Xavier Jnr. and Zaleisha; his parents our former Accountant General Mrs. Jean Claudette Malcolm and father Mr. Keith Malcom along with his siblings: our Director of the National Epidemiology and Research Unit Dr. Shandey Malcolm and his brother

Xavier Malcolm Shanard Deketo Malcolm.

We are grateful for Xavier’s exemplary service and we pray that God will strengthen and keep his family during this difficult time, giving you peace and courage to face the difficult days ahead.

May His Memories Forever Live In Your Hearts and May His Soul Rest In Peace and Rise in Eternal Glory!”

Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams MBE

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Rosie’s Delight Restaurant One (1) Cook

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Starting wages is $ 300.00 per week for all advertised vacant position.

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• Must have at least eight (9) years experience in catering • Caribbean /International dishes • Conformity with sanitation standards • The general preparation of food with emphasis on the preparation of platters and cold counter dishes Wages: $8.00 per hour

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Location: 23 Parade Ave, Providenciales

Interested applicants should submit their application via email. Turks and Caicos Islanders who are interested should send a copy of their application to Turks and Caicos Islands Commissioner of labor

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

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Submit applications to: Butterfield Gold Ltd., Human Resource Department 23 Parade Ave Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Tel: 649-946-4211 Labour Commissioner, Labour Department Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands

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LOCAL NEWS

DDME merges with the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage & Culture

By Todeline Defralien

The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) is happy to announce that they have now been officially merged with the Ministry of Tourism, Environment, Heritage & Culture.

This was officially announced at a press conference at the DDME’s conference room in Providenciales on Wednesday May 15th, 2019.

Dr. Virginia Clerveaux-Director, DDME expressed the department’s excitements to be working alongside the ministry and stated what can come out of their partnership.

She said, “Disaster management transcends every sector in the society.

Over the past ten years we have mainstreamed disaster management into the tourism sector. Key information to bear in mind is the fact that while tourism may be our main economic bread winner, it is important that we protect our investment. One major storm magnitude of what we experienced from Ike, Irma or Maria can spell a disaster in the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Clerveaux stated that the environment, tourism industry, travel industry is one of the most venerable

sectors in not just the Turks and Caicos Islands but throughout the world.

“Putting policies in place, working with our tourism sectors, environment agencies, maritime and all of those agencies to ensure that we protect our natural resources are one of the best things that we can do in terms of sustainable development management and the merger comes as no surprise to neither of us because it was something that you could have seen the synergy in it. The Department of Disaster Management is on the planning board.

We have always contributed to review of plans and policies, environmental impact assessments which DECR leads on and this merger here will ensure that there is synergy and greater communication between the natural resource enforcers and the agency that has to coordinate response in the event,” she explained.

In addition, Minister of Tourism Hon. Ralph Higgs believes that with this marriage they will take a very proactive approach to ensure that there people of this country or its visitors knows any risks in an event there is a disaster.

“We have stated publically in the House of Assembly that the DDME is now merging with the ministry of Ministry of Tourism, Environment,

Soreka Brown admitted to practise as an attorney-at -law in Turks and Caicos

DDME Director, Dr. Virginia Clerveaux and Minister of Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture, Hon. Ralph Higgs Heritage & Culture. I think that with this marriage now we can publically celebrate that we have a complete ministry as the director said. Over the years there have been a lot of collaborations, synergy and a lot of working together to ensure that in the event there is a disaster, our number one industry which is tourism is not destroyed beyond repair.”

He added: “I want to thank the staff and team at DDME for the great

work that they have done over the years; it was because of their bold leadership of course with the support from the private sectors and government that we were able to rebound as readily as we have following the events of 2017. This marriage is now official and the fruits and labour and benefits of this marriage will be seen hopefully as early as the start of 2019 hurricane season.

Premier Contracting Services Ltd is seeking the following skilled technician

Refrigeration Maintenance Technician Maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the properties under the direction of Premier Contracting Services Ltd. Duties and Skill set required

Soreka Brown

Stanbrooks Law is pleased to announce that Soreka Brown, having completed her training with the firm, was admitted as an attorney-atlaw in the Turks and Caicos Islands

by Hon. Chief Justice Ramsay-Hale on 13 May 2019. Family, friends and colleagues were there to witness her call and celebrate.

Ms Brown has an Associate Degree in business studies from the Turks and Caicos Island Community College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and banking from Talladega College, Alabama (Magna Cum Laude) and a Bachelor of Law degree from Nottingham Trent University.

Ms Brown came to Stanbrooks Law with a wealth of prior experience. She worked with the Turks and Caicos Government as a Budget Officer before moving into the private sector as Supervisor of Loans and Accounts with TCI Bank Ltd. After leaving the Bank, she joined Caribbean Management Services Limited as a Corporate Administrator, and she held this position until she left for University.

Misick and Stanbrook sponsored Ms Brown through University and during her summer breaksMs Brownreturned to work with the firm.

Ms Brown joined Stanbrooks Law in October 2017, initially as a paralegal while she completed her exams and then as a trainee. Ms Brown elected to complete six months of training instead of the usual three months

and gained experience in general corporate law, immigration, real estate transactions and litigation.

“This is a proud day not only for myself but my family as well, I would like to thank my family and friends for all their support over the years, it has not been an easy road for us, but we now have something that we can celebrate. It has been a very long journey to get to this point in my career but with God’s grace and guidance I am here. I would like to thank the team at Stanbrooks Law especially Ms. Sophie Stanbrook for providing me with this opportunity, especially at a time when many persons returning home in the legal profession are having difficulty finding employment. I would also like to thank Misick and Stanbrook for their support over the years.”

Sophie Stanbrook is delighted to have Soreka as part of the Stanbrooks Law team: “We are so pleased to see Ms Brown reach this milestone in her career.

Although she has taken the long route to the Bar, she comes as a well rounded individual with a wealth of experience. I expect great things of her and am confident that in years to come, she will be one of the leaders in the legal profession.

She has shown great determination, perseverance and a thirst for knowledge.”

Stanbrooks Law is committed to mentoring, recruiting and training young aspiring lawyers in the Islands.

•Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration, A/C, compressors, receivers, expansion valves, condensers and evaporators •Conduct preventative maintenance and inspection of refrigeration units and Air-conditioning systems, make necessary adjustments or repairs •Repair or replace defective electrical or mechanical controls •Operate a variety of tools including welding torches, pressure gauges, electrical testing equipment, and vacuum pumps.

•Repair and rebuild semi hermetic reciprocating compressors.

•Perform skilled electrical or maintenance work, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, wiring systems, diagnostic and troubleshooting •Maintain records concerning time, labor and materials, maintain log of tasks performed •Lift heavy objects •Communicate in English effectively both orally and writing Education and Experience •Certificate and 5 years documentable HVAC journeyman level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the HVAC refrigeration trade •Valid driver’s license This Position is currently held by a Work Permit holder.

Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Immigration Board.

Salary rate: 9hr Please submit applications via email at maintenance@khcapital.com Deadline for Submission of application May 27th, 2019

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State of the Art ‘Lapels Dry Cleaners’ opens in Lower Bight

By Todeline Defralien Persons from various backgrounds turned out on Tuesday May 14th, to witness the opening of Lapels TCI Dry Cleaners in Lower Bight Road, Providenciales.

This historic grand opening event will forever change the community of The Bight with its state of the art facility.

The laundry’s managing director Elery James, a devout Christian, told the turnout that Lapels TCI will be more than just an apparel dry-cleaning entity, but a supernatural store that will make a difference to the hearts and souls of those in the communities in which it operates.

“I am proud as a Turks and Caicos Islander and that is why I fly my flag and at every one of our stores you’re going to find that the flag is always going to be flying. I went to rent a place in this same area and they said sure ok. Then they came back the following week with some outrageous rates and I said, ok I can still probably still make it work and then they came back with some serious terms that people never heard of. Then they said to me you know something, I rather it stay there, I wouldn’t rent it to you. I never felt this type of discouragement by hearing that and to hear him echo that in years and I decided that as a Turks and Caicos Islander I am going to purchase a piece of property not far, so that whenever they pass they’re going to see me, and also it would have to be a beacon of what we stand for,” he said.

James stressed that he believes in investing in communities where

Lapels Dry Cleaners in The Bight people find it not so keen to invest.

He added: “Every time I open a store I believe in investing in the area and there is a level of pride that I see when people of The Bight pass across the store. I am grateful for what the Lord has blessed me with and I am grateful for my family and my son. Lapels is a family store, Lapels is a store for all of us and I have no other motives. No, I am not seeking any political mileage and no I am not even interested in politics. This is just something that I love to do. There will be more stores. I cannot tell you where yet, but as long as I am alive and God gives me health and strength, you can expect great things.”

In his remarks, Galmo Williams said, “I’ve known Elery for many years, I consider him as one of my baby brothers.

Important client notice

Elery has always been a very ambitious young man and he has always wanted to be different and I want to encourage other youngsters to use Elery as an example of what you can do and what you can achieve. It takes people like Elery and all of us here to make a difference in our islands and in our country and I believe that we can, however small and whatever it is. Let’s get involved. Let’s make a difference and most of all let’s support each other.”

Kyle Smith, President of Chamber of Commerce, who brought greetings on behalf of that entity, encouraged persons to support this local businessman island-wide.

“I hope that the people of The Bight are going to enjoy it and use it and become a family with Mr. James with his new business. One behalf of

CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaners, Elery James, is assisted by his son Emory James, to cut the ribbon to the store the Chamber of Commerce, my family, people who look up to you and all of the young business people of Turks and Caicos Islands, congratulations and continue to do it. Everyone that is here continue to support this local businessman as he continues to progress and grow and to expand all through the Turks and Caicos and hopefully in the future, through the Caribbean.”

Established in 2012, LapelsTCI Dry Cleaners, the only Dry Cleaners in world whose principle purpose is not to clean clothes but clean clothes to achieve what is truly in their hearts; which is making people feel good.

Premier Contracting Services Ltd is seeking the following qualified technician Electrical Technician Supervisor Maintain the day-to-day operations and to assume responsibility for maintaining the physical assets of the properties under the direction of Premier Contracting Services Ltd. Duties and Skill set required

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• Provides supervision to the Electrical Technicians and all relevant electrical equipment • Assumes all general responsibilities of an Electrical Technician training within the department • Ensures that adequate materials and tools to execute work are on site.

Enforce that all jobs reported as well as completed are logged • Regularly reviews Electrical Technicians general assignments.

• Check work done by Contractors to ensure Safety standard and Regulation • Ensure power and lighting system is to 100% on site • Inspect and report loss of power from Utility lines such as primary/ secondary cause by fallen switch, open/blown fuse and defective transformer to relevant Utility company/Contractor • Knowledge of Procurement Management and Project Management • Implementation of Energy (e.g. Renewable, Efficiency, Conservation and Management) and Plan Preventive Maintenance Systems • Maintain Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs), Generators/ Alternators, Diesel Engines, Power Transmission, Power Distribution, Renewable Power (e.g. Solar/Wind), Electrical and Electronic Circuits (e.g. Starting Gate) • Installation of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Wiring Systems • Installation of Control Systems such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

This Position is currently held by a Work Permit holder.

Interested Belongers must submit their application to the Immigration Board.

Salary rate: 9hr Please submit applications via email atmaintenance@ khcapital.com

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Deadline for Submission of application May 27th, 2019

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LOCAL NEWS

Beaches hosts annual Prestige Awards T

eam Members and staff at Beaches Turks & Caicos took home top prizes at the resort’s Annual Employees Prestige Awards which took place at the hotel’s French Village stage on Tuesday May 14th.

It was a spectacular evening of dance, music and glamour showcasing the best in talent of the resort’s 1,800 plus employees.

The award ceremony recognized and rewarded over 150 employees in 21 categories who have worked diligently and whose performance has consistently made a positive impact on the quality of services offered at the resort.

The night’s ultimate winner was Sendley Alcinder of the Human Resources Department, who won the coveted Diamond Team Member of the Year award. Alcinder

will represent Beaches in the regional Sandals Ultimate Team Member Awards this summer.

John Wood of Accounts won the Platinum Talent of the Year Award as the Runner-up Team Member of the Year.

In addition to engraved trophies and certificates, winners took away fantastic prizes including- all expense paid vacations, laptops computers, home theatre systems, Flat screen TVs, and generous cash prizes.

The event, which was divided into five award segments, was punctuated with spectacular performances by Lynn Delancy, Orane Crockett, Bernice Brown, the Beaches Mass Choir and the Creative Viva dance troupe.

The event was hosted by Telly Award winning Media Personality Deandrea Hamilton alongside Beaches’ Ghislaine Boutoulle, Food and Beverage Director.

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Some steps for uniting a divided Turks and Caicos Islands

By Drexwell Seymour

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalms 133:1 (KJV) “Some people tend to think that it is an impossible job bringing all our Islands together because of the separation by water and distance, but we must come together if only for survival. Divided we are weak, united, Turks and Caicos could become one of the greatest young nation in this hemisphere for good in the world”. (Excerpt from Hon. JAGS McCartney’s speech on 6/5/1979 Introduction

After reading a speech on unity by the late Hon. JAGS McCartney, I became so convicted and I had to reflect on my own life. What about your life?Are our actions resulting in unity or division? It appears rather than progressing in this area, we are regressing.This article will explore some steps that we can take that will unite us as country.

Island vs Country

I know for years there has been rivalry among the islands within

TCI but there has been animprovement as a result of the fact that most of us migrated to Providenciales and there are a lot of intermarriages among individuals from the different islands.

We really need to reach a point in our lives and recognize that we are one Turks and Caicos and we have to be careful what comes out of mouth regarding the other islands.

The Political Parties

From the time the political parties were introduced, families choose the party of their liking and their children continue to follow in their foot-steps. Some children however have moved away from the traditional support.

These political parties have almost become like cults. Some decisions are being made by politicians based on political persuasion. People that try to be constructive and objective continue to be label as opponents of the Government and the Opposition because some of us are not thinking the way some of these political fanatics are thinking. This current political system has not united us a people and should be eliminated. In fact, the main reason we are so divided in this country is because of politics. Our politicians must also lead by example and stop

fighting among themselves. It is fine to disagree but do not take it to the level of political hatred.

Composition of Boards

I know it will be hard to eliminate political parties and so I think the composition of all Boards should comprise of 50% of supporters of Government and 50% supporters of Opposition. Hopefully, this will force us to work together.

Sports and Music

Sports and Music throughout the word seem to unite people.

Therefore I think we should focus heavily on sports and music throughout our country. There should be major local sporting and music events monthly and we should be encouraged to attend and participate. However, we do need better facilities in all the islands to accommodate the sports and music.

Support Each Other

Rather than tearing each other down, if you have a problem with someone or their company, contact them directly rather than posting the

Drexwell Seymour information on social media. Posting the dirty laundry does not solve the issues. In fact it create further division.

Let us try to support each other by encouraging each other and supporting each other business.

Conclusion

I don’t believe that we should remain silent on issues affecting our country. We can attack the issues without attacking the individuals.

Our politicians must be matured enough to accept the constructive criticism without taking these criticism personally.

Like JAGS McCartney I believe we can be united. The TCI can indeed be a role model on a united country if we try.

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;

GK Foods

Leeward High way, Providenciales

(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

Position 1: Assistant Manager Position 2: Store Clerk Position 3: Store Cleaner •All candidates must have minimum 5 years’ experience in their specialist area in the Supermarket & Food Service Industry.

•None of the above positions are held by Permit Holders.

•Have a good command of English and excellent communication skill.

•Must be able to work flexible hours and extended overtime schedules, including weekends and public holidays to meet the demands of the industry.

Remuneration package would be discussed at the interview process. All applicants should submit their resume gkfoodservice@gmail.com.

All applicants are required to submit Police record, three reference letter(one from the last employee).

Belongers will be given first preference.

Website: http://www.gov.tc/work-permits infobordercontrol@gov.tc

or

email

address:

Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

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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

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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

Key Requirements for all Positions Understand and support the COMO Vision and Values (passion, creativity and style). Commitment to high level of guest service excellence.

Show continuous unyielding care for our guest and employees, by focusing on the COMO Experience – Cuisine, Activities and Wellness, underpinned by Service.

Create a supportive and respectful environment within your department and lead by example so that your employees have a role model.

Capable to read, write and speak English and the ability to interact within a diverse team environment. Must be able to organize/prioritize tasks with detail All Applicants, who are Islanders, are to send a copy of their application to the TCI Labour Board Culinary Team Commis Chef, Demi-Chef and Chef de Partie • Maintaining high standards of hygiene • Two to five years’ experience in a luxury hotel/restaurant setting • Preparing the ingredients for a more senior chef • Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately • Supporting deliveries and stock rotation • Oversee a section of the kitchen, be it pastry, butchery, fish, sauces, Vegetable • Proven work experience in this position • Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers) • Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques • Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks and excellent time management abilities • Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes • Familiarity with sanitation regulations • Culinary school diploma preferred Kitchen Steward and Kitchen Helper • Ensure the kitchen is clean, well maintained and organised at all times.

• Ensure floors are dry and clean at all times.

• Operate pot-washing machinery and maintain a hygienic working environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.

• Adhere to all sanitation guidelines.

• Assist the Cooks and Servers as and when necessary.

• Collects and removes trash from all areas of the operation following established procedures.

• The right candidate should have a positive attitude, Communicates effectively, work under pressure and Priorities and works efficiently with limited supervision.

• Previous experience in similar role and Knowledge of Basic Food Hygiene.

Food and Beverage Team Food and Beverage Server and Bartender • Solid food and beverage acumen with a passion in luxury hotel hospitality.

• Menu and wine knowledge, an asset • Cleaning tables and dining area, setting tables • Supporting special events • Being able to stand and walk for long periods of time • Having the capacity to lift heavy items on occasion • Providing excellent guest service • Obtaining appropriate food and beverage licenses • Possessing general math skills • Having some sales ability Butler Team Butler • Meet guests when they arrive and getting them settled in their rooms, villas, homes. And also when checking out.

• Anticipate guests’ needs by learning their preferences, allergies, dislikes, etc.

• Have a strong Housekeeping Department acumen and arrange amenities for guests • Have a thorough understanding of all spirits and specialty foods in stock. Run errands for guests when necessary • Keep up-to-date on all hotel policies on safety and hygiene • Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism and a pleasant demeanor • Five Years experience as a Butler or similar role in the hospitality industry.

• Ability to handle sensitive matters with efficiency and discretion • Knowledge of food and wine pairings is a plus. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in hotel management Boating Team Boat Crew • Assisting with the operation and navigation of the vessel as directed by the Captain by reading the compass, navigational charts and other Marine instruments.

• Ensuring the vessels are kept clean and seaworthy.

• Verifying the accuracy of information received by telephone/radio for transmission.

• Standing on gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.

• Inspecting vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.

• Maintaining a record of vessel activities and other require data in the ship log, • Lowering and manning lifeboats when emergencies occur.Carrying out maintenance and repairs around the vessels daily.

• Loading or unloading luggage and materials in and out vessels. Being an extra eye for Security. Passion for the sea.

Loss and Prevention Team Security Officer (must reside in North Caicos) • Follow all protocols as prepared and presented in the Policies and Procedures Manual.

• Adequately prepare security related incident reports, log book entries, gas logs, and other required paperwork.

• Protect and preserve the safety and security of all guests, visitors, and employees of COMO Parrot Cay • Take “good faith” actions as it relates directly to the safety and security of all guests, visitors, and employees • Conduct patrol of assigned Parrot Cay property by stationary patrol, roving patrol, foot patrol, by other means deemed necessary by Security Manager.

• Conduct patrols assigned areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards.

• Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to Security Supervisor.

• Checks of gates, doors and windows of buildings, and other related areas to ensure they are tightly closed and locked, according to security policies and directives.

• Observes activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce Parrot Cay rules/regulations. Able to work various shifts • Previous security team experience required, in a luxury resort an asset.

Housekeeping Team Turndown Attendant • Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service • Consistently prepare each guest room for turndown service and ensure service standards are followed • Refresh towels, water and other amenities as required • Ensure the guest’s bed is turn downed properly for their return. Take accurate room status reports at the end of the shift • Follow departmental policies and procedures and Report necessary maintenance items. Follow all safety and sanitation policies • Previous housekeeping experience an asset • Excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities • Highly responsible and reliable (able to work split shifts as needed) • Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): Constant standing and walking throughout shift. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting. Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs/ramps Guest Services Leeward Manager (must reside in Provo) Guest Relations Officer • Review arrival lists to welcome guests. Provide information about amenities, area and venues and promote services • Attend to special guests (e.g. VIPs) and answer their inquiries • Help prepare welcome folders with collateral (e.g. room service menus, area descriptions) • Anticipate guest needs and build rapport with customers • Offer assistance with certain tasks (e.g. confirming travel arrangements, taking messages) • Address customer complaints and escalate to Guest Relations Manager when needed • Record information in the logbook daily and Ensure compliance with health and quality standards • Proven experience as a Guest Relations Officer. Familiarity with luxury hospitality industry standards • Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Diploma or BSc/BA in Hospitality Management is preferred Engineering Team Kitchen and Laundry Technician • Maintain proper preventative maintenance to laundry and equipment and boilers • Maintain proper amount of chemical injection on boiler feed tank and proper conductivity at boilers • Preventative maintenance to steam traps and steam lines • Must have an excellent working knowledge of the kitchens, equipment, food productions, sanitation, hygiene and safety • Ensure the maintenance of a clean, sanitary kitchen by assisting the Stewarding Team • Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

• Minimum three years’ experience. MSDS awareness an asset • Knowledge and experience in repair and maintenance including preventative maintenance of property systems and equipment Salaries range: US$13K to US$26K per annum.

Salary is negotiable and based on experience and qualification.

Conservation Manager • Develop (aquatic/marine-terrestrial) initiatives with internal and external partners.

• Provide strategic oversight, measurement and evaluation of (aquatic/marine-terrestrial) conservation projects.

• Chair the COMO Approach committee and action local and group-wide sustainability initiatives.

• Partner with Recreation, Excursion and Play by COMO teams to create and improve activities while focusing on exceptional guest experience.

• Incorporate methodologies for upcycling programs • Make sure hotel guests and colleagues can depend on you when challenges arise or when decisions are needed.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field.

• Experience working in environmental sustainability, conservation or corporate social responsibility along with aquatic/marine and/or terrestrial collections and international conservation groups.

Guest Services Team Duty Manager • Maintain visible image of management at all times. Assist employees and guests by handling guest feedback, both written and verbal and include investigations into guest complaints.

• Ensure documentation of all guest related issues. Assist with any collateral assignments • Meet, greet and room VIPs and making courtesy calls to guests • Conduct daily briefings presenting business issues, hotel information and coach and train colleagues on guest handling skills. Conduct investigations when Front Desk colleagues are unable to balance their cashiering ledger and/or cash float.

• Coach and train colleagues and carry out disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Minimum Diploma in related field or University degree. Minimum 3years of luxury experience • Sound Computer Knowledge, i.e. well versed with windows, internet explorer and word • Knowledge of Opera would be of advantage • Read, write, speak English fluently, second language an asset.

Food and Beverage Team Events Manager • Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives • Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success. Prepare budgets and ensure adherence • Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers • Be in charge of hiring personnel. Coordinate all operations • Lead promotional activities for the eventSupervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.)

• Approve all aspects before the day of the event • Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur • Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports • Proven experience as event manager and skilled in project management • Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management • Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office and Opera • BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred Spa Team Assistant Spa Manager • Ensure high standard of service and high quality of treatments at all times.

• Ensure employees are professional, courteous and attentive to every guest’s needs.

• Take service recovery action should there be a glitch or guest complaint.

• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained at all times and also ensure staff levels are sufficient and appropriate to promote smooth flow of daily operation. (Approve monthly roster) • Be able to work split shift while maintaining service standards excellence • Ensure the spa areas and facilities are properly maintained and well organized in order to provide an optimal environment to guests and employee.

• Previous leadership experience in a spa required • University/College degree in a related discipline an asset, along with knowledge of LQA • Computer literate in Microsoft Office, RA and Opera applications required • Excellent communication and organizational skills and strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Finance Team Storeroom and Inventory Supervisor • Communication with other departmental supervisors, employees from other departments and occasional vendor representatives • Utilizes and is subject matter expert for Inventory System • Coordinates receiving and delivery of materials • Manages Stores inventory and Store Room security system/procedures • Organising the whole delivery process in store • Managing, developing and motivating the stockroom team, making sure they understand the importance of stockroom processes and safety • Driving sales by ensuring stock is processed quickly and efficiently and ensuring our goal in getting stock ‘on the floor in 24’, is achieved • Knowledge of ACCPAC and SAGE an asset • Strong communication skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience • Training and/or experience in leadership Cost Controller • Review the daily intake of products into the hotel and ensure accurate pricing and quantity of goods received • Control the stores by ensuring accuracy of inventory and stock control and the pricing of good received • Alert Cost Controller of slow-moving goods and goods nearing expiry dates to reduce waste and alter product purchasing to accommodate • Manage cost reporting on a weekly basis and Attend finance meetings, as required • Maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel areas • Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required • Previous experience in a high-volume cost control function within a hotel environment • Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills • Strong organisational skills • Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers • Previous experience in a high-volume cost control function within a hotel environment • Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills • Strong organisational skills • Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers Assistant Financial Controller • Oversee the day to day operation of the accounting department.

• Review the work of the Night Audit Staff, Payroll, General Cashier, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.Verify the coding of accounts payable invoices • Review status of accounts receivables on a regular basis.

• On a regular basis review the payroll and daily deposits for accuracy.

• Communicate with other department heads to resolve any concerns or issues that may come up from time to time. Prepare all journal entries for closing each accounting period. Reconcile bank accounts and Credit Card accounts on a daily basis to ensure that we received all monies owed.

• Assist in inventory counts each month and quarter as needed.

• Prepare and file all taxes as required by state, county and local laws and regulations. Prepare monthly account reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

• Needs to play the role of the Controller in his absence and run an efficient and organized accounting department. Assist the controller in any audits conducted by internal, external or government auditors.

• Respond to and monitor of credit charge-back disputes. Assist HR with processing payroll • Perform any and all other jobs assigned by Controller and the Management staff of the Hotel.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business, along with a minimum of two years' experience. Hotel experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications such as ACCPAC, Sage. Word, Excel, and Outlook and HRIS system Ability analyze and resolve issues that come up with regard to all aspects accounting and finance.

• Availability to work long shifts, nights and weekends if needed.

• At least five to ten years of financial and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations in a luxury hospitality environment.

Salaries range: US$28,000 to US$38,000 per annum.

Salary is negotiable and based on experience and qualification

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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 obtain a clean background check, 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 Department requires:  

The Kitchen Department requires:

Assistant Entertainment Manager Animations Manager

Reports to:



Executive Chef

Reports to:

Director of Entertainment

The Animations Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Sesame Street Characters.

He/she is reports to the Entertainment Manager and 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 Assistant Entertainment Manger reports to the Entertainment Manager and together they oversee all the Entertainment, Animation, Kids Kamp and Stage Areas, in addition to working with Photography, Sales, Food and Beverage, Public Relations, among some others Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Associates Degree or higher preferred; • Minimum three years’ work experience managing an stage productions (Assistant Manager); • Minimum three years’ work experience managing an animation team; • Knowledge of the Sesame Street franchise The Assistant Entertainment and Animations Manager positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders.

Managing Director

Under the guidance of policies created by the Director of Culinary at SRI, and within the limits of established HACCAP policies, procedures and the Food and Beverage manual, 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: • Graduate of an internationally recognized culinary institution or equivalent, technical training/school; • Ten years’ experience as Executive Chef in an international first class hotel/resort The Executive Chef position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The salary for the position indicated above is dependent on skills and experience and is negotiable.

The Dining Room and Banquets Department requires:  

Supervisor Shift Leader

The salary for these positions ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00

Reports to:

The Watersports Department requires:

Is responsible to assist with Dining Room supervisor the coordination, planning, organizing and control the activities of the restaurant.

 

Watersports Manager Dive shop Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director

The Watersports Manager will be in charge of the overall experience and quality of the water park, pools, beach, boats, dive equipment and machinery. This individual will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems, processes and policies for the smooth and timely operating of all. The Dive Shop Manager will be in charge of the overall experience and quality of the boats, dive equipment and machinery. This individual will also assist with establishing and maintaining systems, processes and policies for the smooth and timely operating of them.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 3 year experience managing a watersports and/or dive operation • Minimum of 1 year managing a waterpark (Watersports Manager) • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor ; • Minimum 4 years instructor experience and minimum 4 years Master Scuba Diver Trainer The Watersports Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit. The Dive Shop Manager position is currently vacant and recruitment is taking place at this time. Should a suitable on-island candidate not be found a work permit will be applied.

The salary for these positions range from $35,000.00 to $55,000.00 The Kitchen Department requires: 

Sous Chef

Reports to:

Executive Chef

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

Restaurant Manager

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • One year experience in similar capacity • Holds the CHS and/or CHDT certifications (supervisor) • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge; These positions are 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 $6.75 to $8.75 per hour The Housekeeping Department requires:  

Linen Room Controller Shift Leader

Reports to:

Executive Housekeeper

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three (3) years’ experience in Housekeeping and Laundry inventory management (Linen Room Controller) • Holds the CHS and/or CHDT certifications (Linen Room Controller) • Minimum of 1 year supervisory Housekeeping experience in a first class resort (Shift Leader); • Knowledge of chemicals and other cleaning agents and their usage; The Linen Room Controller and Shift Leader positions are currently held by Work Permit Holders (however more than one is required {Shift Leader}). Recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.50 per hour

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

The Stewarding Department requires:

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

The salary for this position ranges between $23,000.00 and $38,000.00

Salon Technician (Hair Stylist)

Reports to:

Supervisor

Reports to:

Stewarding Manager

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

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

The Spa Department requires: 



Spa Manager

The Salon Technician is responsible for providing hair services to guests while maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction and world-class service.

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.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Must have a valid License/Certificate in your field of expertise;

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

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

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

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: The Labour Commissioner 941-4870 Attn: M McClean-Vaughn The Human Resources Labour Department Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands

and

Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

and should reach not later than May 17th 2019

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DATE OPEN: April 15, 2019 START DATE: June 1, 2019 POSITION: Group Director of Construction, Development & Design PROPERTY: Grace Bay Resorts Job Overview: This is a senior position with a market leading resort management & development company in Turks & Caicos. Grace Bay Resorts was formed in 2001 and has developed and currently manages a proprietary real estate portfolio of 3 operating luxury resorts and a 4th under development, plus a division managing branded super luxury single family residential properties. It is also adding a 5th property, currently under development by a 3rd-party, which is also anticipated to be operational in the next 3 years. The company employs some 550 staff, the majority of which are hospitality staff. The company generates annual revenue stream of over $60 million USD from resort operations and development sales, which is expected to grow to nearly $100 million USD. This position will work directly with the CEO and focuses specifically on the all responsibilities of the development division and its activities. The development division works in concert with hospitality operations on a daily basis.

As the company is essentially a hotel development and management firm, it is in the people business. The ideal employee would possess strong people skills, in addition to the technical skills as described below. A positive attitude is critical and an ability to communicate with his/her co-workers and hotel guests will be essential to success in this role. Versatility, ability and an open mind to working in a multi-cultural environment is critical.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EDUCATION - University/college diploma of minimum 4 years in one of the following: o Architecture o Quantity Surveying o Project Management o Civil engineering o Mechanical engineering - Project management experience of minimum 5 years required.

- Resort development project management experience ideal - Read and write English proficiently, Spanish is a plus Job Description: 1.New Development Project Responsibilities: The position will be overseeing all construction, in working with the appointed QS and the appointed contractors, reporting to the CEO. Position will be communicating and working with other development, marketing & hospitality team members on a daily basis. Key component to role will be to facilitate transition between construction, development and operations as projects complete and open for resort activity. Current development projects include: •Rock House: This is a new resort project consisting of 37 for-sale luxury cottages plus full hotel amenities on a 14-acre oceanfront site. Construction commencing in April 2019 and to complete in early 2021.

•Point Grace: currently an operating resort property with expansion to occur. Project will be in a pre-development stage for the next 2 years, with expansion to commence in 2021 and will consist of a 34 new condominiums, new resort amenities as well as renovations of existing infrastructure.

2.GBR-branded (non-proprietary) properties in transition between construction & operations: Responsibilities consist of overseeing the transition period of GBRbranded properties where construction has recently been completed, hospitality operations has assumed management and the properties are in a warrantee period. Position will be expected to oversee and hold contractor accountable for works found not satisfactory to GBR for operations. To the extent those properties have passed the warrantee stage (normally 6-12 months) and entered the “operational stage” (ie. daily rentals are occurring and GBR has deployed a management team) any maintenance items, including general maintenance, appliance and equipment maintenance, IT or other will be the responsibility of GBR personnel.

3.New third party developments to-be-managed by GBR: Responsibilities are to act as liaison between GBR and third party developers where GBR is employed as brand and manager. Specifically, the position will facilitate design input, input on OS&E procurement & purchasing pursuant to GBR standards, assist with IT requirements and coordination of IT installation with GBR IT staff, work with GBR pre-opening team in preparing for opening & any other task required of third party developer in order to ensure smooth transition of a property from construction to operations.

4.Existing Operating Resorts & Villas •Grace Bay Club, West Bay Club, Point Grace & Private Villa Collection: These are busy operating properties, each having its own Director of Engineering. The position is tasked with assistance where requested by these Directors of Engineering. More specifically and where requested by the CEO, this position will provide project management oversight on pre-determined, substantial capital improvement projects in operating properties. These include projects such as a comprehensive renovation of any public space in the property such as a spa, food & beverage venues, among others and would include coordinating contractors, engineers, designers, surveyors, tradesmen, handling procurement where required, etc. Note: operational maintenance at GBC, and procurement for such maintenance are the responsibility of the resort Director of Engineering.

START DATE: ASAP PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

Job Responsibilities: A houseman’s primary job duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, bathrooms, work areas, furnishings and carpets. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture. You’ll also replenish guest supplies, such as hand soap and shampoo. Your duties don’t end with guest rooms, however, because you’re responsible for cleaning common areas, such as banquet and meeting rooms. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting bellmen, answering guest questions and helping the front desk person.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.25 - $6.75 per hour DATE OPEN: May 1, 2019 START DATE: ASAP POSITION: Server and Waitress PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

Job Overview: Prepare tables with special attention to sanitation and order. Attend to customers upon entrance. Present menus and help customers select food/beverages. Take/ serve orders and answer questions or make recommendations for other products. Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude. Issue bills and accept payment. The individual must be well groomed, clean and polite. Previous experience is a must and should be able to speak and write English. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is currently held by an expatriate worker Qualified Islanders need only to apply copying applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Work Permit Board Zone 2 Salary Range: $6.75 - $7.10 per hour DATE OPEN: May 1, 2019 START DATE: June 1, 2019 POSITION: Director of Quality Assurance and Training PROPERTY: Grace Bay Resorts Job Summary: Candidates with a passion for excellence, great analytical skills and proven leadership experience are invited to apply. The Director of Quality Assurance and Training, works across the different disciplines and is in charge of the quality assurance processes and training programs. You will manage the effective implementation of training events and special projects throughout the Grace Bay Resorts properties. You will oversee, design, develop, coordinate, and run both large- and small-scale training programs.

Duties and Responsibilities: •Design and develop comprehensive programs for training, including departmental specific training, guest satisfaction training, behavioral training, company culture training, HR training, and policy and procedural training.

•Manages an effective standards training program and ensures Standards Training Manuals are updated regularly and training checklists are turned in for new hires Maintains an effective Designated Trainer (or Learning Coach) program •Daily production of GBR properties Grace Gazette, an internal training newsletter with a strong focus on company culture, guest satisfaction training and disbursement of pertinent staff related information.

•Select the ideal training methods or activities for a particular purpose and audience (online, role playing, mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes, etc.).

•Market and promote training opportunities to employees in a compelling way that provides all necessary information.

•Plan and Conduct New Employee orientation in accordance with the department’s monthly schedule.

•Assist with the company’s Rewards and Recognition programs including Employee and Leader of the Quarter & Year Ceremonies, Respect Cards Drawings and any other activities related to rewards and recognition.

•Utilize LHW, Forbes, Medallia and Guest Comments to design and implement training to address any issues in service delivery.

•Conduct regular, whole-organization needs assessments, identifying skills or knowledge gaps that need addressing.

•Utilize training best practices and education principles.

•Analyze and incorporate new training methods and techniques.

•Develop and prepare educational/training aids and materials, as needed.

•Evaluate effectiveness of training courses and provide summary reports to management, determining impact of training on employee skills and corporate goals.

•Collaborate with and connect internal stakeholders and liaise with various experts regarding instruction and training planning.

•Maintain a database of curriculum, materials, and personnel training records.

•Organize and conduct train-the-trainer sessions for in-house experts/trainers.

•Oversee and maintain in-house training facilities and necessary training equipment.

•Manage both local and international internship programs •Produce Annual Training Calendar for presentation to and approval of Senior Leadership.

•Manage the Performance Improvement Plan Program for team members who are performing unsatisfactorily to ensure improvement to satisfactory performance levels; and •Any other duties as assigned by the Group Director of Human Resources.

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $96,000 - $144,000 per annum

Requirements and Qualifications: •Significant work experience as a quality assurance manager, trainer, coach, or training facilitator, preferably in a large group resort environment.

•Knowledge and successful implementation of instructional design theory.

•Familiar with both traditional and modern job training methods, trends and techniques.

•Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency; familiarity with web delivery tools.

•Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

•Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize work.

DATE OPEN: April 15, 2019 POSITION: Steward

Qualified Islanders and Belongers need only to apply Salary Range: $66,000 - $84,000 per annum

•Other undefined projects (ie. Corporate offices, central reservations venues, etc): Manage new construction & delivery, assist where needed in ongoing maintenance and other items as reasonable

START DATE: ASAP PROPERTY: Grace Bay Club

Job Overview: Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bus persons and food and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience, also clean physical surroundings while caring enough to do it well by adhering to the hotel standards, A few of their duties would entail promptly and carefully sorting soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly; quickly washing ware and replacing them in storage areas as designated and ensuring the dish machine is properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards. Shifts varies. Full time. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than May 24, 2019 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1020 Email: humanresources@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies

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GROUP EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF Reporting to the Vice President of Hospitality, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Monitors customer satisfaction and consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues •Directs and oversees the pastry and baking functions of the kitchen(s), including menu development, •Develop new dessert, pastry and bread products while testing and developing recipes •Will be responsible for the creation of dessert menus to maximize profits and minimize loss.

•Lead and manage the quality and quantity of the Pastry department, as well as coordinate the production as it relates to banquet and restaurant functions •Create budgets and adhering to sanitation regulations.

•Maintaining payroll costs, inventories, purchasing, cost control and productivity within budgeted guidelines •Supervising employees, ordering supplies, •To assist in the recruitment and training of all new Pastry Cooks •Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs •Follow company policies, procedures and service standards •Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage •Other duties as may be assigned by management •A formal contract will be drawn up once you have accepted our offer. Meanwhile this letter outlines the basic employment agreement.

Requirements: •Minimum of 5 years of previous Food and Beverage international experience in a senior leadership role.

•University/College degree •Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary commencing at $45,000. 00 per annum.

Belongers only need apply.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS Reporting to the Chief Engineer, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining the refrigeration and air conditioning systems •Fabricate and assemble refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

•Carry out all necessary changes to air in the system, test lines, components and connections for leaks.

•Install expansion and control valves on units and adjust and replace parts as needed.

Requirements: •Must possess a minimum of 6-10 years 4-star background in same or similar position •Certification or diploma from a formal Electrical or Technical Institution is required.

•Must be highly organized individual.

•Must be computer literate and have excellent, clear communication skills written and oral Salary commencing at $9.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply.

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PAINTER Responsibilities: •Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials.

•Cleans equipment, paint mixing area, and work areas.

•Operates compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment.

•Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing, and ceiling acoustic texturing.

•Operates heavy lift equipment including scissors, and boom swing stage to heights of 80 feet.

•Erects various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area for Painters and others.

•Applies paints, stains, surface preparatory materials, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces as instructed.

•Ability to work with minimal, or no supervision. Be honest, reliable and hardworking.

Salary commencing at $7.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply.

BUTLERS Reporting to the Front Desk Manager. Responsible for ensuring and accommodating all guest needs, transportation, appointments.

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Responsibilities: •Consistently offer professional, friendly, hospitable service •To identify and anticipate Guests’ needs and ensure personalized service is provided •To provide Food and Beverage Services as required •To fully understand and have knowledge of all in suite services, technology, amenities, functions & systems •Provide information on local restaurants, special sites, activities, etc.

•Resolve customer complaints and problems calmly and effectively •Notify management of any serious issues that you cannot resolve Requirements: •Constant standing and walking throughout shift •Superior knowledge of All-Inclusive hospitality •Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

•Willing to work outside of normal working hours.

Salary Scale: $7.00 - $9.00 per hour. Belongers only need apply STEWARDS To maintain the kitchen and restaurant work area, equipment and utensils: Duties also include washing of dishes, pots, pans and trays by hand; sweeping and moping of floors and banquet set up and break down.

Salary Scale: $6.50 - $7.00 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 June 1st, 2019

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LapelsTCI Dry Cleaners grand opening in Lower Bight

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wner Elery James and his staff Remarks were brought by, Galmo are beaming with pride as they “Gilley” Williams, former Premier of the recently opened their fourth location TCI, Kyle Smith - President - Chamber of Commerce of Providenciales and son on the island of Providenciales.

Tuesday May 14th saw the of Elery James, Emory James. celebration and Grand Opening of CEO of Lapels Dry Cleaners, Lapels Express Laundry Center in Lower Elery James expressed his sincere thanks to everyone who stood by him as he Bight Road.

This history making event will moved forward with this new venture forever change the community of The and invited everyone and members of Bight with its state of the art facility.

The Bight to support the location.

The event saw great attendance RA Shaw was the Architects for by community members and coupled this project. with presentations /pledges to some of Photo Credit: Todeline Defralien (The SUN). the community’s oldest senior citizens.

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PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE Leonardo Patrick – Senior Financial Accountant Leonardo’s new responsibilities include leading accounting research, enhancing internal processes on financial reporting and assisting in the development and preparation of financial models and reports. He formerly served as Financial Accountant.

Leonardo has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Harding University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Dwyane Krzanowski – Senior Corporate Communications Officer In his new role, Dwyane is responsible for leading the company’s web maintenance and graphic design initiatives, including ad production and brand standards. He previously served as Corporate Communications Officer.

FortisTCI is pleased to announce promotions and new roles for 17 employees, effective April 1 and May 1, 2019.

FortisTCI heartily congratulates these employees and wishes them the very best for the future.

Dwyane has several certifications from CalArts (California Institute of the Arts) including Graphic Design Specialization, Fundamentals of Graphic Design, History of Graphic Design, Introduction to Image-making and Introduction to Typography.

Eustace Musgrove – Senior EHS Safety Coordinator As Senior EHS Safety Coordinator, Eustace now has responsibility for the maintenance of the company’s Environmental Health Safety Management System and coordinating all EHS related activities.

“As we sit on the edge of a new energy landscape in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and as we work to meet the needs of the nation today and into the future, the continued investment in, and focus on our people will be required. I extend well-deserved congratulations on behalf of the FortisTCI family to those who will serve in new roles.”

FortisTCI President and CEO Eddinton Powell

Alvejes Desir – Director of Energy Production As Director of Energy Production, Alvejes now leads the company’s plant operations, fuel procurement, and engineering services. He also serves as the Chairman of the company’s Hurricane Preparedness Committee. He previously served as Manager of Plant Control and Electrical Maintenance.

Alvejes earned an Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Turks & Caicos Community College in 2005. In 2011, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology/Electrical from the University of West Florida.

Alvejes completed his MBA from Walden University in 2015.

Richard Gibbs – Supervisor of Financial Reporting In his new role, Richard is responsible for the preparation of annual financial statements, maintenance and development of critical financial reports, system monitoring and implementation of budgetary controls and provision of required analyses to various departments. He previously served as Senior Financial Accountant.

Richard is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Delma Graham – Supervisor of Customer and IT Services In her new role, Delma has responsibility for directing Grand Turk customer service operations, including billing, metering, collections, and customer care.

She previously served as Collections and IT Specialist.

Delma earned a Certificate in Computer Applications from the Turks & Caicos Community College in 2002. In 2005 she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from American Intercontinental University, Florida.

Durell Landy – Manager of North and Middle Caicos Operations As Manager of North and Middle Caicos Operations, Durell has responsibility for leading operations, generation, and transmission and distribution systems.

Durell served as Superintendent of North and Middle Caicos since November 2008.

He holds several certifications, including ILM Level 3, Lineman License and Occupational Health and Safety.

Garrett Jones – Manager of Enterprise Technology Solutions In his new role, Garrett manages the implementation of enterprise technology (ET), including the enterprise resource planning system (ERP), customer information system (CIS) and meter data management systems (MDMS). He previously served as Supervisor Enterprise Technology Solutions.

He previously served as EHS Specialist, since joining the company in 2002.

Jerry Clerveaux – Manager of ICT Services Jerry’s new responsibilities include managing a team of five in Information and Communications Technology initiatives, activities, and assets including network hardware, ICT software, telecommunication systems, and operational technology support. He previously worked as IT Services Supervisor.

Jerry is a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a major in Information Technology. He also holds a MBA from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.

He is a graduate of the FortisTCI ILM program with a Level 3 certificate.

TeAnn Thomas – Resource Planning and Utility Analytics Officer As Resource Planning and Utility Analytics Officer within the Innovation, Technology and Strategic Planning Division, TeAnn now supervises the enterprise-wide implementation of utility analytics and optimization of the analytics and big data technology. TeAnn previously served as Junior Business Analyst.

She will also play a leading role in the implementation of the company’s Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy (R-NETS, and will continue to provide macro-economic analysis to the senior management team.

A FortisTCI scholarship recipient, TeAnn earned a Master’s degree in Development Economics from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2018.

TeAndra Thomas – Engineer I In her new role as Engineer I, TeAndra has responsibility for providing engineering support for energy production activities.

She previously served as Junior Production Engineer.

TeAndra began her career as an intern at FortisTCI and received a scholarship from the company in 2009. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2015.

Glenroy Grant – Mechanical Technician II Glenroy’s new responsibilities include carrying out preventative and corrective repairs to plant mechanical equipment and other company assets. He will also serve as a Team Leader when assigned.

Glenroy has worked with FortisTCI for nearly 25 years. He began his career as an Apprentice and was trained as a Mechanical Technician I. Maxo St. Vill – Electrical Technician II Maxo is now responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective repairs to plant electrical equipment.

He previously served as Electrical Technician I. Maxo joined FortisTCI in 2000. He is a participant in the company’s NCCER program and has completed Level III Electrical training and is currently enrolled in the Level IV part of the program.

Engineering Assistant.

Caltricia HamiltonEvans – Civil Engineer I As Civil Engineer I, Caltricia now has responsibility for delivering in-house civil and structural engineering guidance and other support services within the Operations Division.

She previously served as Distribution

Caltricia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Alabama A & M University in Huntsville, Alabama, USA in 2009.

Tavardo Smith – Electrical Technician III Tavardo has responsibility for higher level maintenance, repair and installation of generating units and associated equipment in the diesel generating stations He joined FortisTCI in 2010. He is a participant in the NCCER program and has completed Level III Electrical training. He is currently enrolled in the Level IV part of the program.

Kayla Lightbourne– Corporate Communications Officer & Community Outreach Coordinator In her new role, Kayla will assist with managing the company’s social media platforms, and serve as chief liaison for the company’s corporate social responsibility program including planning and execution of community and stakeholder activities. She previously worked as Junior Communications Officer.

Kayla has Bachelor’s degree with a major in Mass Communications from Savannah State University and is trained in event planning.

Stephanie Dean – Customer Experience Specialist As Customer Experience Specialist, Stephanie now has responsibility for overseeing new service requests, account applications, account terminations in accordance with company policies and procedures.

She will also provide guidance and train staff on customer connection processes and procedures.

Stephanie joined FortisTCI in 2012 as a Customer Service Representative and was promoted to Senior Customer Service Representative in 2016.

2017 Winner

Garrett is a graduate of Florida Memorial College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems. He has a Master’s degree in Information Technology from Harvard Division of Continuing Education.

Allied Member of the Year

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LOCAL NEWS 27th annual Fool’s Regatta a huge success

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aturday May 11th, saw one of the oldest running events in Providenciales kick off for their 27th anniversary at the Children’s Park on the Bight Beach.

This year’s event saw a really good attendance and over 29 boats from big boats and traditional sloops participating in the events. Begun in 1990 at Sapodilla Bay Beach, the Fools Regatta has grown into the Summer Festival of the year.

The day was filled with many different races & prizes, sandcastle competition and a Tug “O” War competition which was fully supported by both the children and adults.

Governor of the Turks and Caicos His Excellency Dr. John Freeman also attended the event and was part of the prize giving ceremony.

Ross Darmody, Director of sailing for Provo Sailing Academy told The SUN, “I have always been told that the Fool’s Regatta is the most fantastic event that the island hosts sailing-wise and this year was as good as it gets. We had lots of big boats participating in the race up to Pine Cay

and back, a lot of smiling kids and adults so it was really a fantastic time. The Fool’s Regatta has a long tradition and this is the 27th edition and it just has been growing from strength to strength year after year.”

In addition, Darmody thanked all of sponsors for supporting the ongoing growth of the PSA, those that took part in the sandcastle competition and all of the spectators for cheering on the competitors throughout the day.

The annual Fool’s Regatta is the main amateur sailing event held in the Turks and Caicos.

It’s a combined boating event, beach party and culinary festival.

Winners were: Wessex Fairchild Laser 4.7 trophy Brad Gerard, Grace Bay Medical Cup-Alice Coleman & Tarick Gremill, SWA Cup George Ellis & Liam Hesslegrave, Wessex Fairchild Big Boat trophy Minx, Inter School trophy over 12 -Grace Reaston Brown, Inter School trophy 12 and under -Tom Phillips & Wyatt Pollen, Wine Cellar Laser RadialCole Gunderson and Great Raft Race –PCH.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Rihanna to launch groundbreaking new fashion label with LVMH

Rihanna certified her status as a cultural fashion icon with her groundbreaking new deal with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group.

The pop star, born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, announced Friday that she will debut a line called Fenty this spring through LVMH. Her luxury house will be based in Paris.

The 31-year-old singer becomes the first person since 1987 to launch a new house with LVMH (the last person was Christian LaCroix). Rihanna is also reportedly the first woman to create an original brand at LVMH and the first woman of color at the top of an LVMH maison.

“Designing a line like this with LVMH is an incredibly special moment for us,” Rihanna said in a statement. She added that Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, “has given me a unique opportunity to develop a fashion house in the luxury sector, with no artistic limits. I couldn’t imagine a better partner both creatively and business-wise, and I’m ready for the world to see what we have built together.”

LVMH’s leather and goods division includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior Couture, Celine, Kenzo, Givenchy, Fendi, Marc Jacobs and more, while its wine and spirts includes Moët & Chandon and Dom Pérignon. The company has also backed Rihanna’s ultrasuccessful cosmetics brand, Fenty Beauty.

Arnault said “everybody knows Rihanna as a wonderful

Singer Rihanna attends the 4th annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street in New York singer, but through our partnership at Fenty Beauty, I discovered a true entrepreneur, a real CEO and a terrific leader.”

“She naturally finds her full place within LVMH,” he continued. “I am proud that LVMH is leading this venture and wish it will be a great success.”

Fashion has been synonymous with Rihanna’s name since the Grammywinning superstar launched her music career in 2005. She has collaborated with brands like Armani, Puma, Dior and more to launch products and lines, and she debuted her lingerie line, Savage X Fenty, last year. Her Fenty Beauty collection disrupted the beauty industry when it launched in 2017, offering 40 foundation shades and bringing in more than $500 million by the end of last year. The success of it forced other cosmetic

brands to be more inclusive and launch more foundation color shades, while Fenty even extended to 50 shades.

A release date for Rihanna’s new Fenty line with LVMH was not announced, but a website where consumers can eventually purchase the line launched Friday. The new line “is centered on Rihanna, developed by her, and takes shape with her vision in terms of ready to wear, shoes and accessories, including commerciality and communication of the brand,” according to a press release.

“Celebrity fashion brands have been around a long time and led by singers, but in the past they’ve tended to be done via licensing, wholesale distribution and often more with mass retailers or department stores. What’s different about this Rihanna project is her partner, which is the world’s largest luxury group, which has expertise across a range of leather goods, perfumes, fashion, beauty — so it really raises the bar for celebrity-led fashion brands,” Miles Socha, editor-in-chief of WWD, said in an interview with The Associated Press.

Rihanna, a native of Barbados, expressed her excitement about the epic new deal in an Instagram post Friday.

“Big day for the culture,” she wrote. “Thank you Mr. Arnault for believing in this little girl from the left side of an island, and for giving me the opportunity to grow with you at @LVMH. This is proof that nothing is impossible. Glory be to God.”

Rapper Kodak Black arrested; Lil Wayne bows out of show

The Rolling Loud Music Festival celebrating global hip-hop artists in South Florida did not go so well for Kodak Black and Lil Wayne.

The U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release that Black was arrested Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The statement said he was charged with a crime in connection with weapons, but didn’t elaborate.

Meanwhile, Lil Wayne said on social media that he refused to perform after being subjected to a search by security personnel or police. It wasn’t immediately clear Sunday who had done the pat-down on the superstar rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.

But here’s what he had to say on Twitter:

“To all my fans who came to see me at Rolling Loud, I’m sorry but I won’t be performing,” the post says. “The Festival Police (Not Rolling Loud) made it mandatory that I had to be policed and checked to get on the stadium grounds. I do not and will not ever settle for being policed to do my job.”

Lil Wayne has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. According to his Twitter post, he later performed at the Story nightclub in Miami Beach.

As for Kodak Black, whose

Britney Spears Manager Larry Rudolph Says she may never perform again

Britney Spears

Britney Spears is not going back to Vegas for another residency ... not in the near future, and maybe never, TMZ has learned.

Our sources tell us Britney is not in mental or physical shape to resume rehearsals for the series of shows, which were supposed to kick off back in February.

Britney’s longtime manager, Larry Rudolph, tells TMZ, “As the person who guides her career -based on the information I and all of the professionals who work with her are being told on a need-to-know basis -- from what I have gathered it’s clear to me she should not be going back to do this Vegas residency, not in the near future and possibly never again.”

Rudolph is not involved in Britney’s conservatorship -- never has been -- and he is only given medical information that directly impacts Britney’s career. He says Britney was 2/3 of the way through rehearsals for the reboot when her dad got ill late last year.

As Rudolph put it, “It was the perfect storm.

We had to pull her show because her meds stopped working and she was distraught over her dad’s illness.”

The residency, which was supposed to kick off February 13, was put on ice.

Rudolph tells us it’s always been up to Britney when she wanted to work and when she didn’t. He said, “Last summer, when she wanted to tour, she called me every day. She was excited. She hasn’t called me in months. Crickets. She clearly doesn’t want to perform now.”

As for the future, Rudolph says, “I don’t want her to work again ‘till she’s ready, physically, mentally and passionately. If that time never comes again it will never come again. I have no desire or ability to make her work again. I am only here for her when she wants to work. And, if she ever does want to work again, I’m here to tell her if it’s a good idea or a bad idea.”

Dennis Rodman accused of stealing from yoga studio

Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman attends an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Carson, Calif

Kodak Black arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif

Lil Wayne performs on Day 3 of the 2018 Firefly Music Festival at The Woodlands, in Dover, Del

current name is Bill Kapri and who was born as Dieuson Octave to Haitian American parents in Florida, this arrest is the latest in a lengthy rap sheet he has assembled at the age of 21.

Authorities say Black will make an initial appearance in Miami federal court Monday.

Court records don’t list a lawyer for him.

Most recently, Black was arrested last month on drug and

weapons charges as he crossed from Canada into the U.S. near Niagara Falls, New York. In Florida, he has been charged at different times with drug and weapons possession, armed robbery, sexual assault, probation violations and fleeing from officers.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Miami-Dade County police were also involved in his most recent arrest.

The owner of a Southern California yoga studio is accusing Dennis Rodman of helping three people steal more than $3,500 in merchandise from his business.

Ali Shah says security cameras captured the former NBA star walking into Vibes Hot Yoga in Newport Beach on Tuesday with his alleged accomplices. Shah said the four worked together to distract an employee so they could steal clothes and a 400-pound (181-kilogram) amethyst crystal from the front desk.

Shah said Rodman returned Wednesday and tried to distract a different employee while a female companion grabbed clothes that were on display.

Police told the Los Angeles Times they were investigating the matter and no one has been arrested.

Rodman told TMZ that the studio’s owner offered him the clothes as gifts in exchange for moving the crystal.

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HEALTHY

LIFESTYLE

Fewer babies as US birth rate fails to rebound with economy

America’s baby bust isn’t over.

The nation’s birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years.

The provisional report, released Wednesday and based on more than 99% of U.S. birth records, found 3.788 million births last year. It was the fourth year the number of births has fallen, the lowest since 1986 and a surprise to some experts given the improving economy.

The fertility rate of 1.7 births per U.S. woman also fell 2%, meaning the current generation isn’t making enough babies to replace itself. The fertility rate is a hypothetical estimate based on lifetime projections of agespecific birth rates.

Whether more U.S. women are postponing motherhood or forgoing it entirely isn’t yet clear.

If trends continue, experts said, the U.S. can expect labor shortages including in elder care when aging baby boomers need the most support.

“I keep expecting to see the birth rates go up and then they don’t,” said demographer Kenneth M. Johnson

Newborn babies in the nursery of a postpartum recovery center in upstate New York. According to a government report released Wednesday, May 15, 2019, U.S. of University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy.

He estimates 5.7 million babies would have been born in the past decade if fertility rates hadn’t fallen from pre-recession levels.

“That’s a lot of empty kindergarten rooms,” said Johnson, who wasn’t involved in the report.

Other experts are not concerned, predicting today’s young women will catch up with childbearing later in their lives. The only two groups with slightly higher birth rates in 2018

were women in their late 30s and those in their early 40s.

“Our fertility rates are still quite high for a wealthy nation,” said Caroline Sten Hartnett, a demographer at the University of South Carolina.

American women are starting families sooner than most other developed nations, according to other research . Other countries are seeing similar declines in birth rates.

Young Americans still want to have children, but they don’t feel stable enough to have them yet, said Karen

Benjamin Guzzo, who studies families at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

The U.S. could do more to encourage childbearing with parental leave, preschool expansion and child care subsidies and other policies aimed at helping young adults struggling with student loan debt and housing costs, Guzzo said.

Births were down across racial groups, with small declines for Hispanics, whites, blacks and Asians. The number of babies born to native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders was stable.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report also found:

Overall, the U.S. birth rate for women ages 15 to 44 was 59 births per 1,000 women, an all-time low.

Last year, there were 2% fewer births than in 2017.

Births to teenagers again reached a record low. The number of births to mothers ages 15 through 19 was 179,607, down 8%.

The rate for premature births — delivery at less than 37 weeks — rose for the fourth straight year to just over 10%, from 9.9%.

Weight-loss surgery may help cut risk of breast cancer

Severely obese women who opt for weight-loss surgery may be cutting their risk of breast cancer along with their extra pounds, a large U.S. study suggests.

Researchers compared two groups of women with morbid obesity: nearly 18,000 who underwent various forms of so-called bariatric surgery and nearly 54,000 who did not. The groups were similar in terms of age, medical conditions and body mass index (BMI, a ratio of weight to height).

Researchers tracked the surgery group for an average of about 48 months and the no-surgery group for an average of about 41 months.

During the study period, women who had the weight-loss operations had a 37 percent lower risk of developing breast

cancer compared to women who didn’t, the researchers reported in Annals of Surgery.

The risk was lowered by 45 percent in postmenopausal women and by 28 percent in premenopausal women.

Among postmenopausal women, the reduction in risk was more pronounced for estrogen receptor (ER)positive cancers. These tumors depend on the hormone estrogen for growth; the estrogen attaches to proteins called receptors on the cancer cells.

Among premenopausal women, by contrast, the risk reduction was more pronounced for ER-negative cancers, which don’t depend on estrogen to grow and are more common in younger women.

“The main takeaway is that

With cancer rates rising worldwide, oncologist shortage predicted

As cancer rates rise worldwide, researchers predict a shortage of specialists who can deliver chemotherapy, according to a new study.

World Health Organization projections suggest that the number of people who will need chemotherapy will rise steadily over coming decades.

Unless something is done, there won’t be enough specialists to deliver those life-saving treatments, researchers report in The Lancet Oncology.

The number of patients who should be getting chemotherapy is expected to rise from 9.8 million to 15 million by 2040, the Australian researchers noted. And two-thirds of those patients will be from low- and middle-income countries.

Using a computer model, the researchers estimated that the number of oncologists needed to meet the demand for chemotherapy would rise

from 65,000 in 2018 to 100,000 in 2040.

The researchers did not respond to a request for comment but did supply a press statement.

“The rising global cancer burden is undoubtedly one of the major health crises of today,” the study’s lead author, Brooke Wilson, a researcher with the University of New South Wales and the Collaboration for Cancer Outcomes, Research and Evaluation at the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, said in the statement. “Strategies are urgently needed to equip the global health workforce to enable safe treatment of current and future patients.

Countries and institutions should use our data to estimate their future cancer physician workforce requirements and chemotherapy needs and plan national, regional and global strategies to ensure all those who need it will have access to chemotherapy treatment.”

the benefits are not exclusive to postmenopausal women or ER-positive women and this adds to the now growing body of literature supporting cancer reduction as a meaningful benefit of weight loss,” Dr. Brian Smith of UC Irvine Health in Orange, California, who was not involved in the study, told Reuters Health by phone.

That body of literature includes a large 2017 study that found morbidly obese women who had bariatric surgery were less likely to develop any type of cancer, not just breast cancer. (reut. rs/2E3ru2z)

The most common bariatric procedure in the current study was Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, which reduces the stomach to about the size of an egg and rearranges the intestine

so that food bypasses part of it. Next most common was sleeve gastrectomy, which reduces the stomach to the size of a banana.

According to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the benefits of weight loss surgery can also include improvements in many health problems related to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, and knee and hip pain.

The researchers on the current study found, however, that the reduction in breast cancer risk began to evaporate beginning about three years after the operations were performed, possibly as people tend to regain their weight.

Antibiotics after assisted births could stop thousands of infections

Giving a single dose of around 19,500 women worldwide died antibiotics to mothers who have a because of pregnancy-related infections. medically assisted birth using forceps And for every woman who dies from or vacuum could prevent almost half of such an infection, another 70 develop maternal infections, researchers said on a severe infection and can suffer longMonday, and global health authorities term complications. should change their advice.

This study involved 3,420

In a study published in The women in Britain. As well as the Lancet medical journal, the researchers prevention of sometimes lifesaid prescribing antibiotics as a threatening infections, it also found preventative measure could save more that for every 100 doses of antibiotic than 7,000 infections in new mothers given prophylactically, 168 doses could in the UK each year, and around 5,000 be avoided in future due to fewer postin the United States. delivery infections.

This would mean that a policy

They called on the World Health Organization (WHO) and other of universal prophylaxis after assisted national health agencies to alter their birth could reduce antibiotic use by 17 advice in the light of the results. percent, the researchers said.

Current infection rates after assisted “These findings highlight vaginal birth without antibiotic use are the urgent need to change current around 16% percent globally, and up to ...guidelines,” said Marian Knight of Britain’s Oxford University, who led 25% after caesarian section.

In 2016, the researchers said, the work.

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JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR IMMIGRATION OFFICER – JCB1-1 IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT BORDER CONTROL & EMPLOYMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a middle management position which has departmental responsibility for the supervision of junior Staff at the office, airport and field duties.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

IMMIGRATION OFFICER – JCB1-2 IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT BORDER CONTROL & EMPLOYMENT VARIOUS GRADE 5.1 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a Law Enforcement position which supports the Senior Immigration officers and by extent the Border control and Enforcement (Immigration Department). The purpose of the job is to perform joint duties with other sections within the department and with various Government Departments.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

FINANCE OFFICER – JCB1-3 ACCOUNTANT GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND TRADE GRAND TURK GRADE 6 $33,415.00PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is required to assist in the performance and service delivery standards of the Financial Accounting Unit which include the key functions of financial reporting, ledger maintenance, maintenance of TCIG Manuals and providing advice and support to ensure Ministries comply with the financial ordinances, regulations, directives or instructions.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT:

MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST– JCB1-4 BUDGET OFFICE FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND TRADE GRAND TURK GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder is required to provide rigorous analysis of expenditure proposals, as well as quarterly forecasting of both revenue and expenditure, and make recommendations on expenditure prioritization to support the preparation by the Ministry of Finance of policybased, medium-term budgets that contribute to the implementation of policy priorities in TCI. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER– JCB1-5 ACCOUNTANT GENERAL DEPARTMENT FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 7: $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

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

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

CROWN COUNSEL– JCB1-6 MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT GRAND TURK GRADE 8: $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

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

JOB TITLE: TAX OFFICER– JCB1-7 DEPARTMENT: REVENUE CONTROL UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES BASIC SALARY: GRADE 6: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is expected to conduct the necessary activities to get Taxpayers in default to comply with the requirements under the Revenue Ordinances and Regulations and maintain Compliance and Arrears cases assigned by the Assistant Commissioner/Senior Tax Officer.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

CUSTOMS OFFICER– JCB1-8 CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 5: $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The Customs Officer is responsible for general Customs duties, which includes and is not limited to; maintaining Customs Intelligence Database, assisting at the Transit Sheds, Airports, FBO and Bonded Warehouses; carrying out Post Audit Verifications; as well as monitoring Bond Accounts.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CHIEF PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER- KHB1-10 AGRICULTURE PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: To mitigate and /or prevent the ingress and spread of plant pests and diseases of quarantine and economic significance in the Turks and Caicos Islands, utilizing World Trade Organization, Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (WTO SPS Agreement).

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

QUARANTINE OFFICER - KHB1-11 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT VARIOUS GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: Is to oversee and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and enforcement of animal control ordinances. To investigate cases of mistreatment, nuisance and other breaches of the animal control ordinances. To control abandoned, dangerous, feral, stray and unattended animals. To enforce the Plant Health Act and Subsidiary regulations with the goal of preventing the ingress and spread of plant pests and diseases of quarantine significance.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT:

LOCATION: SALARY:

CHIEF VETERINARIAN- KHB1-12 AGRICULTURE PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50

JOB SUMMARY: This is senior management position with nationwide responsibility for animal health, biosecurity and administration of the Animal Health Services Division. To steer and guide animal health services in the overall development of the livestock industry locally. To protect the country’s sanitary status through the implementation, development and maintenance of disease surveillance and monitoring programmes as well as to employ the skills and knowledge of veterinary public health to protect humans from zoonoses and provide for food security through maintenance of good animal health. Finally, it administers the daily functions and duties of the Division.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - KHB1-13 HEALTH, AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDENCIALES Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline. Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

MAID - KHB1-14 NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY PROVIDENCIALES $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

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

JOB TITLE: PORTER - KHB1-15 DEPARTMENT:

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, HUMAN SERVICES AND SPORTS LOCATION: NORTH CAICOS SALARY: $499.98 BI-WEEKLY JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will provide support services to the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, and transferring supplies and materials.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

LABOURER KHB1-16 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder’s responsibilities include providing labour / assistance in all aspects of animal (canine) control. Working under the instruction of the Supervisors the labourer may be required to work alone or with a small team.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES- KHB1-17 HEALTH, AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 9.1 $59,552.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior management and professional position with nationwide responsibility for the management and coordination of the various aspects of the health care system under the direct supervision of the Director of Health Services.

The Deputy Director of Health Services in collaboration with the Director of Health Services (DHS) provides leadership to a team of professionals.

He/She is expected to be accountable for the performance of the departments and medical staff /medical officers against the Operational Plan, KPI and by extension for the overall performance of the Health System in the collaboration with DHS. JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PROGRAM OFFICER - KHB1-18 HEALTH PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY UNIT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision, implements the youth and community HIV/AIDS and NonCommunicable Disease (NCD’s) oriented programs for compliance with national, regional and international guidelines. Interfaces with other youth related programs, organizations and groups as well as civic organizations, faith based organizations and Non- Governmental Organizations and assist in facilitating their sustained involvement in prevention and awareness activities.

For more details regarding this position, kindly visit www.gov.tc. Or contact the Turks And Caicos Tourist Board at hr@turksandcaicostourism.com Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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The post requires a motivated, energetic individual with excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Must be a mature individual who is able to work with the public. The post holder must have very good organizational skills and be able to manage own time and projects. Must have proven skills and experience in planning, project management and coordination. Must have a keen willingness to learn new skills, research and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – MIGRANT HEALTH UNIT - KHB1-19 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS & HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 4.1 $21,935. 00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - KHB1-20 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS & HUMAN SERVICES PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 5.1 $26,650. 00 PER ANNUM

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

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - KHB1-21 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE UNIT MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS & HUMAN SERVICES GRAND TURK GRADE 5.1 $26,650. 00 PER ANNUM

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

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT:

MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

REGISTERED NURSE - KHB1-22 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS & HUMAN SERVICES GRAND TURK GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: To provide professional position in the nursing service focused on promoting and restoring patients’ health through the utilization of the nursing process; collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members.

JOB TITLE: AIDE DE CAMP - CBB1-23 DEPARTMENT: JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY The job holder is primarily responsible for assisting with the provision of transportation services and to the Premier and the First Family and the Acting Premier in performing their official duties.

The position requires the incumbent to be a mature, responsible and accountable individual who will be expected to maintain high service standards and be very punctual. The incumbent must be able to pay keen attention to detail and be able to work flexible hours. The candidate must also be physically fit in order to carry out the assigned duties and responsibilities.

JOB TITLE: AREAS:

DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

GRADUATE TEACHERS (BUSINESS, ENGLISH A/B, UPPER PRIMARY, SPANISH, HOME ECONOMICS) EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VARIOUS GRADE 2.1 $35,926.25 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR- LWB1-29 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 2.1 $35,926.25 PER ANNUM

This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - LWB1-32 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORTS AND LIBRARY SERVICES GRAND TURK GRADE 4.1 $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

YOUTH OFFICER - LWB1-33 YOUTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position assists the Director in coordinating and working with service organizations on the implementation of youth programs and activities that are meaningful and consistent with government policies and international conventions and agreements.

JOB TITLE:

DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

CHIEF SCHOOL INSPECTOR - LWB1-34 SCHOOL INSPECTORATE UNIT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORTS AND LIBRARY SERVICES PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 9.1 $59,552.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is, to oversee formulation of policies, setting of standards, inspection process, development of the capabilities of staff, development and promotion of programs and targets to increase and improve capacity of the education sector. The job holder will be expected to oversee and take responsibility for all business and administrative operations of the SIU, including human resource management; to exercise financial and budgetary control over finances and in general, establish strategic operational priorities that deliver the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

MONITORING & EVALUATIONS OFFICER - LWB1-35 EDUCATION POLICY AND PLANNING UNIT MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORTS AND LIBRARY SERVICES PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The job holder will support the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture, Social and Library Services in data collection analysis and learning activities to help ensure accountability and efficiency in the delivery and implementation of policies, programs and strategic plans.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - KHB1-36 PREMIER’S OFFICE GRAND TURK GRADE 5.1 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

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

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

DEPUTY AUDITOR GENERAL - LWB1-37 NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE GRAND TURK $79,950.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY: The role of the DAG is a significant leadership appointment with wide ranging responsibility; will be responsible and accountable to the Auditor General for providing leadership and managing individual audit assignment as the audit work plan JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR CROWN LAND- CBB01-38 CROWN LAND UNIT GENERAL’S CHAMBERS PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The Deputy Director of Crown Land is a senior management post and provides support to the Director of Crown Land with the day-to-day operation and management of the Department, and with direct responsibility for the supervision of staff in Providenciales. The post holder will act in the place of the Director during his absence from official duty, and will also serve as his principal assistant in the assessment and analysis of applications for crown land for commercial (including agricultural and industrial) development.

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which has unit level responsibility to help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY: LOCATION: SALARY:

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY:

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior managerial position with national responsibility for shaping the land development, acquisition, disposal, and valuation policy of the TCI. Job holder is responsible to improve quality and to ensure timely delivery of professional services related to property valuation. It supports the stamp duty regime by providing timely and objective assessment of the market transactions of all relevant real estate in the Turks and Caicos.

LOCATION: SALARY:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - LWB1-31 MARJORIE BASDEN HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORTS AND LIBRARY SERVICES SOUTH CAICOS GRADE 4.1 $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

CHIEF VALUATION OFFICER - CBB01-39 VALUATION OFFICE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS GRAND TURK GRADE 9.5: $68,982.50 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY: For more details regarding this position, kindly visit www.gov.tc. Or contact the Turks And Caicos Tourist Board at hr@turksandcaicostourism.com Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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JOB TITLE: MINISTRY: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CBB01-40 ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS CROWN LAND UNIT PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Land Compliance Officer is a middle level post in the Crown Land Unit. The Senior Land Compliance Officer and subordinate Land Compliance Officer(s) are responsible for monitoring use of all Crown Land in the area to which they are assigned other than protected areas, and for ensuring that quick action if taken against any breaches of the Crown Land Ordinance or the terms and conditions of Crown Land leases or licenses, under the guidance of the Deputy Director(s), Crown Land Unit. The Senior Land Compliance Officer is essentially a field oriented staff and is expected to spend at least three to four days per week inspecting or taking action regarding breaches in occupation of Crown Land parcels JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: MINISTRY LOCATION: SALARY:

DIRECTOR- CFB1-41 ROAD SAFETY MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION PROVIDENCIALES GRADE 9.1 $59,552.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The Director has responsibility for the administration of the Road Safety Department and the enforcement of the Road Safety Ordinance throughout TCI. The job holder will oversee the Department’s daily operations and oversee and advice on policy and strategy to ensure the effective delivery of the enforcement of the Road Safety Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Road Safety Ordinance.

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CLIENT CARE ASSISTANT - KHB01-42 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT – WELLNESS CENTER SOUTH CAICOS GRADE 4.1: $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

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

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

CLINICAL NURSE (MEDICAL) - KHB01-43 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT – WELLNESS CENTER SOUTH CAICOS GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

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

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PORTER - KHB01-44 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT SOUTH CAICOS 499.98 BI-WEEKLY

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

MAID - KHB01-45 SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT GRAND TURK $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

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

JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: LOCATION: SALARY:

PORTER - KHB1-46 NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY PROVIDENCIALES 499.98 BI-WEEKLY

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

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS - LWB1-47 GOVERNOR’S OFFICER GRAND TURK GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior management position which ensures the smooth operation and functions of the Elections Department. The Supervisor is appointed by the Governor in accordance with Section 91 of the Constitution. The incumbent in this position is required to report direct to the Governor.

JOB TITLE:

COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PARKS SUPERVISOR (CIPS) CFB8-48 MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: The post is a mid-level position with island-wide and national significance, mandated to assist in the planning, directing, promotion and implementation of DECR’s management of the non-protected coastal areas, Protected Areas, and fisheries infrastructures. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that coastal and protected (parks) infrastructures are monitored, and maintained, in accordance with the Protected Areas Management Plans and Fisheries Management Plans, in addition to identifying and addressing areas needing improvement, in terms of infrastructure, public awareness and scientific study, in coordination with Office of the Assistant Director for Protected Areas, and Fisheries, and Assistant Director for Research and Development.

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR CFB8-49 DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES (DECR) MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME AND GAMING LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: This post supports the Director of DECR. It is a senior management position with responsibility to enforce environmental and maritime laws in the TCI. The Deputy Director assists the Director to carry out strategic planning, policy design and make recommendations to government regarding appropriate legislation. The Deputy Director provides support for the daily operations of the Department.

For more details regarding these positions, kindly visit www.gov.tc.

JOB TITLE: ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: SALARY:

CHANGE MANAGER TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD GRAND TURK $64,000.00 PER ANNUM

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

For more details regarding this position, kindly visit www.gov.tc. Or contact the Turks And Caicos Tourist Board at hr@turksandcaicostourism.com Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

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Seeking the following: 1 Construction helper 1 Labourer 1 Carpenter 1 Domestic Worker Salary ranges from $6:25 -$7.00 per hour Only Belongers need to apply Please Contract -649 946-8876 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

Location: Providenciales Seeking 2 Spa Therapist Requirements: •Must have at least 3-5 years working experience as a therapist •Aesthetician - massage therapist full training •Required to work weekends, holidays and extraordinary hours Salary: •$7.00 per hour plus commission Only Belongers need to apply Please Contact – 649 946-8876 Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

Habour Transport Ltd.

HANSA Air Conditioning Refrigeration

Location: 611 South Dock Road, Providenciales Is seeking three (3) Deckhand - $10.00 an hour To work 8 hours a day Will include Heavy lifting and cleaning the boat Is seeking One (1) Welder - $15.00 per hour To work 6 days a week and be able to live on the boat Be able to know underwater welding, cutters, shapers and measuring tools and must have at least five (5) years expereice Please Contact: 331-0221 These positions are new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

Location: Leeward Highway, Providenciales Is seeking a Electrician Duties include: Installing, repair and maintain power, lighting, communications and control systems To work 6 days a week and flexible hours Salary is $15.00 an hour Please Contact: 331-0220 This positions is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders can send a copy of their applications to the Immigration Board

Role: Senior Marine Project Manager The minimum qualifications for this position are: • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience • Relevant Experience in Coastal, Civil, Marine or Ocean Engineering works • Min. 20 years’ experience in maritime/ heavy civil engineering or related fields • Have excellent understanding of site related services Should be able to demonstrate the following technical experience: • Project management skills in client facing role.

• Lead the delivery of project, or packages within the project • Technical Maritime/Civil/Coastal engineering knowledge • Design experience of breakwaters, beaches, rock groynes, dredging and reclamation and other maritime structures.

• Performing engineering calculations, preparing design drawings • Have good understanding of ports and harbors working requirements • Familiar with relevant codes of practice • Good knowledge of planning for marine works during design and on-site stages Professional references from the industry required Salary Commensurate with Experience This position is new Resumes to be submitted to: Windward Construction Ltd, Third Floor Graceway House, Graceway Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

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Billionaire investor remains in police custody in St. Kitts

A Greek billionaire and and some media houses here are heir to the Coca-Cola fortune reporting that David’s lawyers remained in police custody in St were seeking an urgent sitting of Kitts on Tuesday after making an the High Court. appearance in court following his During a news conference arrest on drug related charges last on Monday, David claimed Thursday. the plants on board his private

Alkiviades “Alki” David, aircraft were “all hemp” and were 50, was arrested by the Anti- intended for a new venture to start Narcotics Unit at the Robert L. a legal cannabis business in the Bradshaw International Airport region. after a search of his private jet He and Chase Ergen, uncovered more than EC$1.3 the heir to a satellite fortune, million worth of cannabis on announced in April that they board. formed a consortium aimed at

David was charged for developing the cannabis business possession with intent to supply, in St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica possession of controlled drugs and Antigua and Barbuda. and importation of a controlled A government statement drug, was originally released on issued here Tuesday said several EC$30,000 cash bail and ordered to citizens were upset at the tone of surrender all his travel documents David during the news conference and report to a police station daily. saying that “over the last several

But following his court hours launched a damning appearance on Tuesday, his bail and disrespectful attack on the was increased to EC$300 000 and country’s Prime Minister, Dr bail conditions changed due to Timothy Harris”. new evidence submitted by the “In one instance Alki police.

David said with a clenched fist,

The media were barred “Mr Harris, PM, you’re going to get from entering the court building a fisting.” He added, “Literally a

Alkiviades “Alki” David legal fisting like no other.”

The statement quoted Prime Minister Harris as saying recently that “non-nationals would not be permitted to secure advantages over nationals of our Federation as we set about to build out a marijuana industry”.

Sargassum Is Destroying Mexican Beaches, Caribbean Is In Danger

Sargassum is destroying Mexican beaches and putting the Caribbean Sea at risk as we know it, researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) warned on Tuesday.

The specialists stated that turquoise waters, white beaches and great diversity of animal species and coral reefs in Mexico are seriously affected by hundreds of tons of algae in poor condition that do not stop arriving in the coasts of the country and have tourism in crisis in the high season when people tend to go to the beaches.

Rosa Elisa Rodriguez, a researcher at the Institute of Marine Sciences and Limnology (ICML), said that the presence of sargassum has affected or caused massive mortality of 72 marine species, including fish and crustaceans,

Sargassum such as lobster, due to the absence of light and lack of oxygenation.

Brigitta Ine van Tussenbroek, also from ICML, said that addressing this problem is a

multidisciplinary challenge that requires research and coordination among academicians, the three levels of government, private initiative and the civil society.

Barbados battling with execution-style shootings

Police Commissioner, Tyrone Griffith

The Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) has been working around the clock to rid the island of illegal firearms and reduce the number of gun-related crimes.

While, for the most part, the crime plan has been reaping results, the Force admits it is struggling to police execution-style murders.

Police Commissioner, Tyrone Griffith shared this information with media today, Monday, May 13, on the sidelines of the award ceremony for local officers.

“It could be worse, based on what we are seeing. The gun-related crimes are clearly executions and there is no easy way to manage executions. If people want to kill individuals, it is fairly easy to do that. If an individual goes to a remote area to shoot someone, it is difficult to police that.”

The island’s latest murder involved a 29-year-old Deacons Farm, St. Michael resident, Katani Jamani Emmanuel Callender, was shot and killed in St. Phillip last Friday night. At the time of the incident, the victim was sitting in a chair just outside a friend’s home when loud and sudden explosions were heard.

Despite these challenges, the island’s top cop revealed the Force was able to intercept and prevent multiple execution-style murders.

“We rely a lot on intelligence. We have had good intelligence and there are some four murders, executions, that we would have foiled through good intelligence.”

He added, the police plan has resulted in seizures of illegal weapons and a reduction of crime in some areas.

“I think our plans are working, we are recovering firearms... the hotspots are not as hot as they used to be.”

Hurt wife broken after hearing husband dead

Even with bullets still in her body, a defiant Andrea Yusuff left the San Fernando General Hospital to return home to her family after learning that her commonlaw husband had not survived Sunday’s attack.

However, Yusuff, 25, was back in the hospital hours later, not only pained by the five bullets that penetrated her body when a gunman opened fire on her family’s vehicle, but by the loss of her childhood sweetheart Ryan Alexander. She was ex-pected to undergo surgery.

According to relatives, Alexander’s three-year-old son was discharged from the hospital yesterday

after being treated for cuts he suffered from shards of glass that shattered when a gunman shot his parents inside their Nissan Bluebird Sedan.

Reports stated that around 11 pm, Alexander, 27, of Rushworth Street, San Fernando, was sitting in the driver’s seat of the car, which was parked outside Yusuff’s parents’ home in Tarodale Hills, Ste Madeleine. Yusuff was in the passenger seat while his seven-year-old step-son and three-year-old son were sitting in the back seat when a gunman came up to the car and shot Alexander and Yusuff several times before he ran off. Relatives and neighbours rushed outside and quickly took the children

out. Alexander and Yusuff were taken out of the car and taken to the hospital where Alexander died a short time later.

Police said Alexander was not known to be involved in any criminal dealings and they are still searching for a motive for his murder. Police said the only thing they found was a criminal record where he was arrested for a small amount of marijuana in his younger days.

Alexander worked at a bar in Princes Town where he operated a roulette machine. His elder brother Ronnie said neither he nor Yusuff had emies nor did they tell of any threats made against their lives.

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CARIBBEAN NEWS CARPHA and CAIC Partner to Tackle Public Health Concerns That Impact Work Productivity

James Hospedales and Mr. Dav-Ernan Kowlessar, Head of the CAIC Secretariat

The Caribbean remains the region of the Americas worst affected by the epidemic of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases. In Latin America and the Caribbean, NCDs are the leading cause of premature death, accounting for nearly half of all deaths of persons under 70 years, and for two out of three deaths overall.

The costs are simply not sustainable for governments, employers, and families.

“The conditions of work and the work environment can either have a positive or negative impact on our health and well-being.

Most persons spend one-third of their adult life at work. In light of this, workplace health promotion and wellness is beneficial to all,” stated Dr. C. James Hospedales, Executive Director at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).

CARPHA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC) on Thursday 9 May 2019. The agreement aims to establish a joint partnership to support the improvement of work productivity by addressing public health concerns related to NCDs, vector-borne diseases, climate change and tourism; and also support the development of the CARPHA Foundation.

The agreement was signed at CARPHA’s Headquarters by Dr C. James Hospedales and Mr. Dav-Ernan Kowlessar, Head of the CAIC Secretariat.

Mr. Kowlessar stated, “The CAIC is committed to

influencing and shaping the Caribbean private sector as a world class brand that is competitive by becoming more innovative and productive in a resilient environment. To achieve this, the productivity of our workforce in both the goods and services sectors must be grounded in a healthy culture supported by the appropriate health infrastructure. We are committed to achieving the UN Sustainable Goals for the region and through this relationship with CARPHA and other agencies we are focused on Goal 3 – Good health and well-being, Goal 8 – decent work and economic growth, Goal 9 – industry, innovation and infrastructure, and Goal 17 – partnerships to achieve the goal.” “ T h i s partnership will advocate for the implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) Best Buys for NCD prevention and control within the workplace. It will also support public health advocacy efforts to ensure appropriate health insurance coverage and adequate funding for the health care safety net,” said Dr. Hospedales.

Other areas of collaboration will be the provision of public health information of value, such as information on cost-effective health improvement strategies or emergency preparedness measures, to business support organisations, trade associations, and businesses that share concerns about important issues, such as the costs of ill health of an aging workforce or the potential disruption of and impact on commerce of a sudden disease outbreak.

Bermuda to be removed from EU blacklist

European Union finance ministers are set to remove Bermuda, Barbados and the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba from its tax blacklist on Friday, according to an unnamed EU official cited by Reuters and Bloomberg News.

In March, the EU added the three islands to its list of jurisdictions that are uncooperative in tax matters, because of alleged shortcomings in their tax regimes.

Bermuda had committed to address any issues in its tax system identified by the EU by the end of last year. In December 2018, corresponding draft legislation was first considered insufficient by EU assessors. Once this had been amended, Bermuda’s government said, “a slight typographical error” meant that its submission to the EU’s Code of Conduct Group, which evaluates compliance with EU requirements, had been incomplete.

Even though the issue was rectified immediately, European finance ministers did not take the last-minute changes into account, Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson said in March.

Last Friday, Dickinson told MPs that he, together with Premier David Burt, had met with EU Commissioner Pierre Moscovici and Lyudmila Petkova, chairwoman of the EU’s Code of

Bermuda’s Dickinson

Finance

Minister

Curtis

Conduct Group, as well as officials from the German and French finance ministries, to explain in detail the reasons for the technical omission in Bermuda’s economic substance regulations.

Bermuda’s new economic substance law and regulations aim to ensure that Bermudabased entities engaged in relevant activities have sufficient economic activity in terms of management, staff, office space and expenditures on island to justify the profits they accrue.

“Following our meetings and the assurances we received,” Dickinson said, “we have every reason to believe that the EU Finance Ministers, on May 17,

will remove Bermuda from Annex I of the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions in tax matters, the socalled blacklist.”

Like Cayman, the Bahamas and the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda is expected to be placed on the grey list of jurisdictions whose tax regimes, according to the EU, facilitate offshore structures that generate profits without real economic activity.

The grey listed countries have made a commitment to address any remaining concerns the EU has about economic substance in the area of collective investment funds.

However, it remains unclear what these concerns are.

Current laws in all four jurisdictions are modelled on rules developed by the OECD, which does not consider investment funds an economic substance issue.

After the removal of Bermuda, Aruba and Barbados, the EU tax blacklist will only feature twelve jurisdictions, including the United Arab Emirates, Oman and the three US territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands.

Other jurisdictions on the list are Belize, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Dominica, Samoa, and Trinidad and Tobago.

American charged with manslaughter in Caribbean says hotel-worker victim was ‘armed intruder’

A Connecticut man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a hotel worker in Anguilla on Thursday released a picture of his bloodied and bruised face, which he said resulted from a fatal fight that he insisted was selfdefense.

USB financial adviser Scott Hapgood, 44, said the victim, hotel maintenance worker Kenny Mitchel, 27, was an “armed intruder” at the posh Malliouhana resort on April 13.

“We were excited for our first family vacation abroad in the beautiful and tranquil

Caribbean island of Anguilla,” according to a family statement. “But with a single knock at the door, our dream vacation turned into a chilling nightmare — a literal fight to survive.”

H a p g o o d , who lives in Darien, Connecticut, insisted he never called for a maintenance worker to come to his room, and said he instinctively allowed Mitchel into his room because he was wearing a hotel uniform.

“Neither Scott nor any member of our family knew the attacker before April 13, 2019, when he came to our room, dressed in the

hotel’s uniform,” the family statement said.

“The man knocked on the door, saying he was there to fix a broken sink. Scott indicated the sinks were not broken as far as he was aware, but that the man was free to have a look. Like any of us would, he trusted a hotel staff person in uniform.”

The statement didn’t detail exactly how the brawl started.

Mitchel died from the beating and choking he endured in Hapgood’s room, according to police and a coroner’s report.

Hapgood’s defense team has

A photo released by the Hapgood family shows some of the injuries Scott Hapgood says he sustained from a confrontation with a hotel worker in Anguilla previously said Mitchel was armed with a knife

No expression of interest from Branson, LIAT chairman says

As uncertainty continues government, had told the St Kitts over the future of the Caribbean radio station WINNFM on May regional airline LIAT, so do the 2 that Branson had proposed crossed lines of communication injecting several million dollars coming from the nations that to “wet lease several aircraft” make up its main shareholders. and to “very likely” fly from

Following reports that Fort Lauderdale Int’l to various Virgin Atlantic founder and Caribbean destinations and British Virgin Islands resident “enlarge LIAT” rather than collapse Richard Branson had expressed it or make it a smaller entity. an interest in investing in the However, Gonsalves told cash-strapped carrier, Ralph WE FM on May 7 that he knew Gonsalves, the Vincentian Prime nothing about Branson having Minister and chairman of the any interest in LIAT. “As the chairman of the LIAT Shareholders Government Group, has told the St Vincent shareholders, I have not been radio station WE FM that he has made aware of that, nobody has received no such expression of contacted me about that. Whether interest.

Branson said so in an off-hand

Lionel Hurst, chief of way or in a serious manner, I staff in the Antigua and Barbuda don’t know. I don’t usually jump

like that when rich people make a suggestion until I see something really meaningful,” he said.

LIAT has in the past explored the idea of expanding into other markets, Gonsalves added, but the airline has shelved these plans because of its current difficulties.

“You may well have to expand to make some more money. And if you are expanding to make more money, you might need to find a partner in the jet service area, but I’m not giving legs to what you and I have read about what the minister from Antigua said with relation to Sir Richard Branson, because I don’t know anything official.”

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Grenada PM advocates for single Caribbean ICT space Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has expressed support for regional collaboration to address regional ICT issues.

“Digitisation is going to save us millions. It’s not that we do not have resources, the question is how we are spending those resources,” he said.

The Caribbean Telecommunication Union (CTU) in a release said Mitchell participated in a fully immersive simulation of a digitally integrated Caribbean at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain from April 29May 3 as part of the CTU 30th anniversary week of ICT-related activities.

Speaking at the launch of the week-long activities themed “Digital Transformation – Do it!” Mitchell expressed the need for collaboration in order to grasp the possibilities for efficiency and economies of scale offered by the Single ICT

Space proposed by the CTU’s Caribbean FutureScape.

“In this technological age, there is absolutely no justification for replicating and duplicating efforts in each our Caribbean islands and expending already scarce resources.

“If there is one single problem confronting the region, it is that instead of working more together on all issues, we are working in silos.”

He added: “We need to collaborate while building an independent culture for pursuing our own development.

We must own the process.”

Mitchell said every Caricom head of government needed to attend Caribbean FutureScape.

CTU described Caribbean FutureScape as a compelling, real-time technology immersion experience that demonstrated the possibilities for free movement of people, goods,

Caribbean. Participants were able to access services such as business registration locally and in another FutureScape country, accessing hospital medical records online, and purchasing goods and real estate using digital currency.

“All of the services were enabled

by ICT. The functions and simulations allowed for a glimpse of the efficiency that a single ICT Space the Caribbean could achieve with appropriate Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) secretary general Bernadette Lewis (left) collaboration.” demonstrates the use of facial recognition to Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell during

CTU said Caribbean a tour of Caribbean FutureScape at the CTU 30th anniversary week of ICT-related Futurescape also provided activities held last week at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain a platform to highlight services and capital, and the other senior officials, as well collaboration at the private rights of establishment in a as students and members of sector business level by Single Market and Economy. the general public, completed mobilising of technology

“It was designed to the immersive experience and partners to build Caribbean create a model region in a toured the digital space.”

FutureScape. controlled environment that CTU explained CTU Secretary allowed citizens to move freely registered participants were General Bernadette Lewis within a borderless space, and issued a digital passport, in her remarks said: “The experience the speed, efficiency bearing a unique digital ID, CTU has demonstrated that and simplicity of a life in a fully or DID, that enabled them to collaboration is possible and integrated digital Caribbean. fully experience life within a necessary to accelerate digital Government ministers and more efficient and integrated transformation in our society.”

Barbadian media doyen Harold Hoyte dies after prolonged illness

Tributes continue to flow for media doyen Harold Hoyte, who died around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning after a prolonged illness.

As one of the founders of the Nation Publishing company, he had been honoured on May 2 when the complex which houses the 45-year-old newspaper was renamed in tribute to him and another founder, the late Sir Fred Gollop.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley, remembering the 78-year-old Editor Emeritus, said the country had lost a great patriot and true builder of Barbados . . . someone who contributed more than his fair share to the development of postIndependence Barbados.

She added that she had lost a dear friend.

“It would be impossible to separate the name Harold Hoyte from the path of journalism in Barbados and the Caribbean over the past 60 years. Equally, it would be impossible to separate him for the story of [the] success of the enterprise known as the Nation

Newspaper. There is no Barbadian who would fail to recognise the critical role that the Nation Newspaper has played in [its] contribution to the safeguarding of Barbados’ stability since Independence.

“Harold understood Barbados and Barbadians. We saw the evidence in his editorial judgments and his professional and indeed political commentary. It was clear to all that he never lost contact with the pulse of the people. That, throughout his career, remained a defining feature of Harold Hoyte. He loved his country and was never afraid to speak truth to power in its fervent defence,” she said.

The prime minister also spoke to Hoyte’s tenacity, suggesting politicians on all sides of the divide would think twice before daring to ignore him.

“. . . they knew that if they did so it was at their own peril — for he was an astute judge of Barbadians, particular on those matters he so fondly referred to as ‘bread and butter issues’. In my eyes, Harold Hoyte was more than worthy to hold any, and all offices in this land. He

Harold Hoyte volunteered his time and intellect in ways too numerous to count, but for me, one of his seminal contributions was his service on the Commission on Law and Order, established during my tenure as Attorney General.

“At a very personal level, my

friendship with Harold became even closer in the last 10 or so years where he was a pillar of strength for me and where I knew I could rely on both those virtues of which I just spoke, but also his utter discretion and wise counsel. I shall miss him as will many Barbadians for his political and editorial commentary. But above all, I shall miss him as a warm, generous and committed human being,” Mottley added.

Meantime, President of the Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM), Emmanuel Joseph described Hoyte as a colossus in the news information profession, adding that his passing had left ‘a gaping hole in the media fraternity’.

“He was . . . a mentor and coach to an array of journalists in this country.

His intellectual acumen and fearlessness as a professional media goliath will remain etched in my mind and I have no doubt in the minds of us all. The name Harold Hoyte is synonymous with excellence and integrity in the field of journalism.”

HSD minister says VI at risk of measles

The Virgin Islands is at risk of measles and other diseases being reintroduced into the territory amidst a spike in measles cases in the United States and a high-profile case in a Scientology cruise ship currently docked in Curaçao, according to a Tuesday press release from Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone.

Mr. Malone said that although the Virgin Islands was declared measles free in 2015, it is at particular risk of diseases being reintroduced into the territory because of the hundreds of thousands of visitors it receives annually.

“A large portion of these visitors come from countries where measles and rubella may be everyday occurrences,” he said in the statement.

In the US

As of Friday there had been 764 individual cases of measles confirmed in 23 states in the US this year by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

And in the Caribbean a Scientology cruise ship docked in Curaçao is currently under quarantine after a crew member was diagnosed with measles on April 29, according to the

A Scientology cruise ship is under quarantine in Curaçao until officials determine how many passengers are infected with measles Associated Press.

The crew member had arrived in Curaçao on April 17 after traveling to Europe and visited a doctor for cold symptoms on April 22.

A blood sample confirmed she had measles on April 29, a day after the ship had de- parted for St Lucia.

St Lucia health officials put the ship under quarantine on April 30. It left St Lucia last Thursday and returned to Curaçao on Saturday.

The ship will remain under quarantine until officials determine how many of the 318 passengers are infected with measles.

Around the world

The World Health Organization reported a 300 percent in- crease in measles cases in the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.

Measles is a highly contagious virus spread through coughing and sneezing and can have deadly complications, particularly in children.

Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes and generally appear seven to 14 days after infection.

WHO has named “vaccine hesitancy” or “the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines” as one of the top 10 threats to

global health in 2019.

Mr. Malone said in his statement that his ministry is working with the BVI Health Services Authority, the Caribbean Public Health Agency, and the Pan American Health Organization on precautionary measures.

He urged children and adults in the VI to confirm with their health care providers that they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine.

In 2015 PAHO reported 100 percent vaccination coverage in the VI for the first dose of the vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella and 88 percent coverage for the second dose. It did not report any cases of vaccine-preventable diseases aside from eight cases of chickenpox between 2013 and 2015.

“We have over 90 to 95 percent immunisation coverage for the territory’s children, and back in 2000 we conducted a campaign that targeted 22-44-year-olds to be immunised against the measles and rubella disease,” Expanded Programme on Immunisation Manager Marina Bedeau said in a Monday press release from the BVIHSA. “Our mission now is to obtain 98 to 100 percent coverage of children 1 to 10 years old.”

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Pregnant Chicago woman slain, baby cut from her womb “We believe that she was

CHICAGO — A pregnant woman who had gone to a Chicago murdered, and we believe that the baby home in response to a Facebook offer was forcibly removed following that of free baby clothes was strangled and murder,” Guglielmi said, calling it an her baby cut from her womb, police and “unspeakable act of violence.”

Chicago Fire Department family members said.

The newborn was in grave spokesman Larry Merritt said a woman condition and not expected to survive, called 911 reporting that her newborn and three people were taken into custody, baby was in distress. When paramedics with charges including murder expected arrived “the baby wasn’t breathing, the to be filed Thursday afternoon, police baby was blue,” said Merritt. Paramedics spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said. tried to resuscitate the baby on the way

The body of 19-year-old to the hospital, he said.

The family of Ochoa-Lopez, a Marlen Ochoa-Lopez was found early Wednesday behind the house, more than married mother of a 3-year-old son, said three weeks after she went missing. The a woman on Facebook had lured her to nine-months-pregnant woman was last the home by offering a stroller and baby seen leaving her high school on April clothes.

“She was giving clothes away, 23, the same day paramedics were called to the home several miles away on the supposedly under the pretense that her Southwest Side about a newborn with daughters had been given clothes and they had all these extra boy clothes,” problems breathing.

said Cecelia Garcia, a spokeswoman for the family.

Ochoa-Lopez’s family has been looking for her since her disappearance, organizing search parties, holding news conferences and pushing police for updates on the investigation.

A break in the investigation came after the woman who said she had given birth to the baby set up an online fundraising campaign, another spokeswoman for Ochoa-Lopez’s family said. The GoFundMe campaign said that the baby was about to die and money was needed for a funeral, Sara Walker said.

Police then conducted DNA tests to determine that Ochoa-Lopez and her husband, Yiovanni Lopez, were actually his parents, Walker said.

Lopez has been visiting his son at the hospital.

“Why did these people, why did these bad people, do this? She did nothing to them,” Lopez told reporters in Spanish on Wednesday night. “She was a good person.”

Police initially identified Lopez’s wife as Marlen Ochoa-Uriostegui, but the family has since said she had been using her husband’s last name.

New York City Mayor de Blasio to announce bid for Democratic presidential nomination

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, an unapologetically progressive Democrat who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration’s policies, has decided to go after the president’s job.

De Blasio, 57, will announce his candidacy for president on Thursday, a campaign spokeswoman confirmed, after months of speculation that he would add his name to a growing list of Democrats eager to take on President Donald Trump in 2020.

The mayor, who is barred from seeking a third four-year term in 2021, emerged in 2013 as a leading voice for the burgeoning left wing that has reshaped his party. But he has struggled in the intervening years to build a national profile, and his New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a news conference approval ratings at home have waned

The mayor plans to battle to stand out among nearly two after several political setbacks.

De Blasio will release a emphasize his record of progressive dozen Democratic contenders, who video announcing his run before accomplishments, including universal include former U.S. Vice President appearing on ABC’s “Good Morning pre-kindergarten, a $15 minimum Joe Biden and liberal icons like U.S. America.” He is scheduled to travel wage and paid sick leave - all in a city Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont to the early-voting states of Iowa and that has a bigger population, more and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

Most New Yorkers appear South Carolina this weekend to begin than 8 million, than most U.S. states.

But de Blasio faces an uphill unenthused about de Blasio’s campaigning.

presidential aspirations. A Quinnipiac University poll in April found more than three-quarters of New Yorkers did not feel he should make a White House bid.

His popularity took a hit after a federal investigation found the mayor made inquiries to city agencies on behalf of donors, though it cleared him of criminal wrongdoing.

De Blasio has denied any misconduct, saying he acted appropriately at all times.

De Blasio has sharply criticized Trump on issues like climate change, immigration and policing. On Monday, he held a news conference inside Trump Tower to call on the Trump Organization to meet newly enacted emissions standards in their skyscrapers, or face significant fines.

In a preview of what could be to come, the event drew scathing insults on Twitter from Trump’s two oldest sons, Eric and Donald Jr., who run the family company. The president retweeted a message from Eric Trump slamming de Blasio’s stewardship of his family’s hometown.

Texas civil court judge accidentally resigns

An April Fools’ Day resignation prank? One Texas civil court judge wishes it were so.

A newly elected judge in Houston accidentally resigned on Monday, according to local media and a county official, after he shared plans online to run for the state supreme court, apparently unaware that the Texas constitution considers such an announcement an automatic

resignation.

The Harris County Civil Court judge, Bill McLeod, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. Local TV station KHOU 11 News on Monday reported that McLeod declined to comment on the move.

Article 16, Section 65, of the state’s constitution says that a judge’s announcement of candidacy for another office “shall constitute an automatic

resignation of the office then held.”

The county attorney’s office will present the matter to county commissioners next Tuesday, First Assistant County Attorney Robert Soard said in a phone interview on Tuesday. County commissioners, who can appoint replacements, may decide to keep McLeod in office until there is a special election, KHOU 11 reported.

The judge’s supporters have

organized on social media using the hashtag #IStandWithMcLeod. They plan to attend the commissioners’ Tuesday meeting and express their wish that the judge retain his office despite his blunder.

McLeod, a Democrat, was sworn in last November after winning the County’s Civil Court No. 4 race with 55 percent of the vote.

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Biden expands lead over rivals for 2020 U.S. presidential nomination despite lack of support from millennials

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has expanded his lead over a wide field of candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination by 5 percentage points since he entered the race in late April, according to a monthly Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The poll released on Wednesday found 29% of Democrats and independents said they would vote for Biden in the state nominating contests that begin next year.

That is up from 24% who said so in a poll that ran in late April, days before Biden announced his bid.

Biden led the field among all major demographic groups except millennials (ages 18-37), who favored U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont over Biden 18% to 16%.

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Biden, 76, remains in the strongest position for the top of the ticket despite questions about his age and centrist positions. He also has faced criticism over his unwanted touching of women and his treatment of law professor Anita Hill three decades ago during Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearing.

Less than 20% of Democrats

The monthly survey showed 29% of women who identify as Democrats and said they were familiar with many of the independents said they backed Biden, up 4 candidates, including U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, former Colorado points from last month.

And among registered Democrats, those who Governor John Hickenlooper, Montana supported other candidates still listed Biden Governor Steve Bullock, Washington as a top alternative if their choice dropped Governor Jay Inslee and Wayne Messam, out of the race, according to the poll. mayor of Miramar, Florida. In comparison,

“That means that there is not a more than 84% said they were familiar with significant anti-Biden block of voters split Biden and Sanders. between the other candidates,” said Chris However, Biden probably is not leading on name recognition alone, said Jackson, a polling expert at Ipsos.

“At this moment, Joe Biden is a clear Kyle Kondik, a political analyst at the front-runner in the Democratic primary,” University of Virginia Center for Politics.

“It’s not valuable if people know you but Jackson added.

The Democratic nominee will likely don’t like you,” Kondik said. “We saw that face Republican President Donald Trump in for (former Florida Governor) Jeb Bush in 2015. He had good name ID - everyone knew the November 2020 election.

Besides Biden, 13% of Democrats his family name - but he wasn’t polling as and independents said they would vote well as Biden is now because Republicans for Sanders. None of the other candidates didn’t like him.” received more than 6% support in the poll.

The Reuters/Ipsos poll was

With more than a month until the conducted online in English throughout the candidates square off in the first televised United States from May 10-14. It gathered Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential debates and 18 months before the 2020 responses from 1,132 Democrats and candidate and former Vice President presidential election, the American public independents and has a credibility interval, Joe Biden speaks at a campaign stop appears to be selecting candidates they a measure of precision, of 3 percentage in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., May 13, 2019 points. know best.

U.S. pulls staff from Iraq amid concerns over Iran

Washington ordered the departure of non-emergency American employees from its diplomatic missions in Iraq on Wednesday in another show of concern about alleged threats from Iran.

President Donald Trump’s administration is applying new sanctions pressure on Tehran and sending additional forces to the Middle East to counter what it says is a heightened threat from Iran to U.S. soldiers and interests in the region.

Iran calls that “psychological warfare”, and a British commander cast doubt on U.S. military concerns about threats to its roughly 5,000 soldiers in Iraq, who have been helping local security forces fight Islamic State jihadists.

The U.S. State Department said employees at both the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and its consulate in Erbil, capital of semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, were being pulled out immediately due to safety concerns.

It was unclear how many personnel were affected, and there was no word on any specific threat. Visa services were suspended at the heavilyfortified U.S. missions.

“Ensuring the safety of U.S. government personnel and citizens is our highest priority ... and we want to reduce the risk of harm,” a State

Department spokesman said.

Also on Wednesday, Germany, which has 160 soldiers in Iraq, suspended military training operations, citing increasing regional tensions.

And the Netherlands suspended a mission providing assistance to Iraqi local authorities, Dutch news agency ANP said.

Both the United States and Iran have said they do not want war, and Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday he had indications “things will end well” despite the rhetoric.

Iraq has said it will keep strong ties with Iran, but also with the United States and regional neighbours, some of whom, like Saudi Arabia, consider Tehran an arch-rival.

“I think we are now in a quite dangerous situation where a miscalculation by either side could lead us into conflict,” U.S. Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told CNN in an interview on Wednesday.

“When you project force into a very volatile region and you’ve got real tension between Iran and the Saudis — we have to be careful. We need a strategy,” Coons said, echoing a call by Congress for the government to brief lawmakers.

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Alabama Senate bans nearly all abortions, including rape cases

Alabama’s state Senate passed a bill on Tuesday to outlaw nearly all abortions, creating exceptions only to protect the mother’s health, as part of a multistate effort to have the U.S. Supreme Court reconsider a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion.

The country’s strictest abortion bill was previously approved by the Alabama House of Representatives and will now go to Republican Governor Kay Ivey, who has withheld comment on whether she would sign but is generally a strong opponent of abortion.

The law, which passed 256, would take effect six months after being signed by the governor, but is Senator Clyde Chambliss (R) waits to speaks certain to face legal challenge from during a state Senate vote on the strictest antithe American Civil Liberties Union abortion bill in the United States at the Alabama and other groups which have vowed Legislature in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. May 14, 2019 to sue.

Legislation to restrict Trump appointed two, could possibly abortion rights has been introduced overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 this year in 16 states, four of whose landmark decision establishing a governors have signed bills banning woman’s right to an abortion. abortion if an embryonic heartbeat Just this year, Georgia, can be detected.

Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio have

The Alabama bill goes further, outlawed abortion after a doctor can banning abortions at any time. Those detect an embryonic heartbeat. performing abortions would be Opponents call the committing a felony, punishable by “heartbeat” legislation a virtual ban 10 to 99 years in prison, although because embryonic cardiac activity a woman who receives an abortion can be detected as early as six weeks, would not be held criminally liable. before a woman may be aware she is

The Republican-controlled pregnant.

Alabama Senate also defeated a Democratic state Senator Democratic amendment that would Linda Coleman-Madison called have allowed legal abortions for the Republicans hypocritical for women and girls impregnated by rape advocating small government that and incest. ought to stay out of private matters Anti-abortion advocates but “now you want in my womb; I know any laws they pass are certain want you out.” to be challenged, and courts this year All 27 Republican senators have blocked a restrictive Kentucky are men. law and another in Iowa passed last The group Physicians for year.

Reproductive Health said the near

But supporters of the Alabama total ban on abortions would have a ban said the right to life of the unborn disastrous effect on healthcare. child transcends other rights, an idea “Physicians will be unwilling they would like tested. to help patients in need, even when

Republican Senator Clyde continuing pregnancy is detrimental Chambliss, arguing in favor of the to a patient’s health, or potentially Alabama bill, said the whole point fatal, out of fear of being scrutinized was “so that we can go directly to by the criminal justice system,” Dr. the Supreme Court to challenge Roe Yashica Robinson, a board member versus Wade.” and ob/gyn, said in a statement.

The high court, now with a The National Organization majority of conservative justices after for Women (NOW) denounced the Republican President Donald ban as unconstitutional.

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WORLD NEWS Iran’s Supreme Leader says there will be no war with U.S.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves his hand, as he delivers a speech on the first day of Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz in Mashhad, northeast of Tehran, Iran March 21, 2019

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday Tehran does not seek war with the United States despite mounting tensions between the two arch-enemies over Iranian nuclear capabilities and its missile program.

In comments to senior officials carried by state television, Khamenei also reiterated that the Islamic Republic would not negotiate with the United States on another nuclear deal.

“There won’t be any war. The Iranian nation has chosen the path of resistance,” Khamenei was cited as saying by the state media. “We don’t seek a war, and they don’t either. They know it’s not in their interests.”

President Donald Trump withdrew the United States a year ago from a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and global powers under which Tehran curbed its uranium enrichment capacity, a potential pathway to a nuclear bomb, and won sanctions relief in return.

Since then, Trump has ratcheted up sanctions on Iran, seeking to reduce its lifeblood oil exports to zero, to push Tehran into fresh negotiations on a broader arms control deal, targeting in part the Iranian ballistic missile program.

“(Such) negotiations are a poison,” Khamenei said.

The United Arab Emirates reported on Sunday that four commercial vessels including two Saudi oil tankers had been sabotaged offshore from the UAE emirate of Fujairah just outside the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. national security agencies believe proxies sympathetic to or working for Iran may have been behind the attacks.

Pompeo tells Russia: Don’t meddle in next U.S. presidential vote

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Russia on Tuesday that Washington would brook no interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and wanted Moscow to take unspecified action to show there would be no repeat of its alleged 2016 meddling.

President Vladimir Putin, who met Pompeo in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, pushed back, telling him that Russia had never interfered in U.S. elections and that a report by U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller, which he praised as being “objective overall”, had found no evidence of collusion.

Now that the Mueller report was out of the way, something which had long cast a pall over U.S.-Russia relations, Putin said he hoped ties would start improving.

“I’ve formed the impression that your president wants to repair Russia-U.S. ties and contacts and wants to solve issues which are of common interest for us,” Putin told Pompeo.

“We’ve said many times that we also want to fully restore our relations. I hope that the necessary conditions for that to happen will now be created.”

Visiting Russia for the first time as secretary of state, Pompeo had earlier clashed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on issues from Ukraine to Venezuela.

After their meeting, both men said they had been far apart on many issues.

“I made clear to Foreign Minister Lavrov... that interference in American elections is unacceptable. If the Russians were engaged in that in 2020 it would put our relationship in an even worse place than it has been,” said Pompeo.

“I’d encourage them not to do that. We would not tolerate that.”

However, both Lavrov and Pompeo said they shared a desire to

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shake hands as they pose for a photo prior to their talks in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, Russia, May 14, 2019 improve battered ties despite not being able to confirm a suggestion

by President Donald Trump that he would meet Putin on the sidelines of a meeting of the G20 in Japan next month.

“The United States stands ready to find common ground with Russia as long as the two of us can engage seriously,” Pompeo said.

“President Trump has made clear that his expectation is that we will have an improved relationship between our two countries. This will benefit each of our peoples. And I think that our talks here today were a good step in that direction.”

Relations have long been strained by allegations - denied

by Moscow - that Russia tried to influence the results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

Pompeo’s visit followed the publication of the long-awaited report by Mueller into the nature of Russia’s role in that election, which U.S. intelligence agencies say they are sure Moscow tried to interfere in.

Although Pompeo and Lavrov made some positive remarks about the potential for cooperation

on nuclear arms control, Pompeo listed a large number of U.S. complaints about Russia.

As well as the issue of interference in U.S. elections, the two men also clashed over Venezuela, with Lavrov sharply criticizing Washington for trying to undermine President Nicolas Maduro, who Pompeo said must now step down in the face of economic crisis and large-scale protests against his rule.

On Ukraine, Pompeo told Lavrov the United States would not recognize Moscow’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and would keep in place economic sanctions imposed on Russia over that move.

Russia should now work with Ukraine’s new president-elect to bring peace to eastern Ukraine, said Pompeo, adding that he wanted Moscow to free a group of captured Ukrainian sailors.

Pompeo said he had also complained to Lavrov about U.S. citizens being detained in Russia, a reference to the case of Paul Whelan, a former marine accused of espionage, and Michael Calvey, an investor accused of fraud. Both men deny wrongdoing.

The Brexit law - What is the UK government putting to parliament next month?

Prime Minister Theresa May plans to ask British lawmakers to vote in early June on legislation to ratify her Brexit deal with the European Union.

Here is some information about that legislation:

The ‘European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill’, known as the WAB, formally ratifies Britain’s exit agreement with the EU.

It gives legal effect to the transition period, due to run until December 2020, the rights of EU citizens, a financial settlement with the bloc and an agreement on how to avoid a hard border in Ireland if a future trade deal with the EU cannot be concluded in time.

The government has said it plans to hold the so-called second reading of the bill in the week beginning June 3. This is the first opportunity lawmakers have to debate and vote on the bill, and the debate is likely to last one or two days.

The bill could have its first reading, when it is formally introduced and published, before that week.

Parliament is due to be in recess May 23-June 4, so it could be published before that break in order to give

lawmakers time to scrutinize the bill.

The government has not yet said which day the second reading will take place. Parliament is only due to be sitting on June 4-6 that week, and there are several big events taking place including a state visit by U.S. President Donald Trump and commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the D-day landings.

The government has said it wants the bill to pass all its stages in both the lower House of Commons and upper House of Lords before parliament breaks for its summer holiday. That date has not yet been set but last year it was July 24.

Timing is tight. That could leave fewer than 35 sitting days in parliament and several previous bills on Britain’s relationship with Europe have taken more than 30 days to pass.

Legislation can be rushed through, although many provisions in the bill are expected to be contentious.

Lawmakers are likely to object to not having the opportunity to give it enough scrutiny.

If it is not passed by June 30, British MEPs will have to take up their seats in the European Parliament.

Parliament has rejected May’s Brexit deal three times this year. The government has now held weeks of talks with the opposition Labour Party aimed at finding a compromise on the way forward but so far no agreement has been reached.

Introducing the bill could enable compromise to be reached through amendments, or changes, to the bill, which could be put forward by pro- and anti-Brexit factions in parliament, giving the legislation a better chance of gaining support.

But Labour have said as things stand they cannot support it, and Brexit-supporting rebels in May’s Conservative Party have also said they will vote against it.

If it is voted down, rules dictate that the same bill cannot be brought back during this parliamentary session.

In order to bring back the bill, the government would have to “prorogue” parliament to end the session and start a new session.

Proroguing could bring problems: the Conservatives do not have a majority in parliament and their agreement with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party

(DUP) to prop up the government is due to be reviewed at the start of any new session. The DUP oppose May’s Brexit deal.

Britain cannot leave the EU with a deal if it does not pass the bill to ratify the agreement. Its EU membership is due to end on Oct. 31, with or without a deal.

Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said if parliament rejected the bill the “deal is dead in that form” and many expect it could also spell the end of May’s premiership. Her spokesman declined to say whether she would resign if the bill fails.

Introducing the legislation directly bypasses the so-called meaningful vote on May’s deal, which the House of Commons Speaker has ruled cannot take place again without substantial changes to the deal.

The legal requirement to hold a meaningful vote would remain, but the government believes that if lawmakers have voted to approve the legislation, passing a meaningful vote would become a formality and could possibly be included within the bill itself.

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Ex-prosecutors: Trump would’ve been charged if not president

Hundreds of former federal prosecutors have signed onto a letter saying President Donald Trump would have been charged with obstruction of justice if he were anyone other than the president.

The letter was signed by former Justice Department prosecutors who served under both Democratic and Republican administrations, including ex-U.S. attorneys and public corruption trial lawyers. It was released Monday by Protect Democracy, an advocacy group formed two years ago that is routinely critical of the Trump administration.

As of late Monday afternoon, more than 450 ex-prosecutors had signed the letter, which was posted on the website Medium.com. The number of signatories was expected to continue growing.

In the letter, the former prosecutors say special counsel Robert Mueller’s report “describes several acts that satisfy all of the elements for an obstruction charge.” Those actions

include Trump’s efforts to have Mueller fired and to conceal it after the fact; his attempts to limit the scope of the Russia investigation; and the president’s tweets and public statements aimed at discouraging aides from cooperating with prosecutors.

“In our system, every accused person is presumed innocent and it is always the government’s burden to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt,” the letter states. “But, to look at these facts and say that a prosecutor could not probably sustain a conviction for obstruction of justice — the standard set out in Principles of Federal Prosecution — runs counter to logic and our experience.”

Mueller examined nearly a dozen acts by the president for potential obstruction of justice. He ultimately reached no conclusion on whether Trump had criminally obstructed justice, citing in part an opinion from the department’s Office of Legal Counsel that says a sitting president cannot be indicted.

Attorney General William

Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein then stepped in and determined Mueller’s evidence was insufficient for an obstruction charge.

Barr has said the OLC opinion played no role in his conclusion, and Trump has used the attorney general’s finding to claim that the report found no obstruction.

But the ex-prosecutors make clear that in their view the evidence leans heavily in the other direction.

“As former federal prosecutors, we recognize that prosecuting obstruction of justice cases is critical because unchecked obstruction — which allows intentional interference with criminal investigations to go unpunished — puts our whole system of justice at risk,” the letter states.

“We believe strongly that, but for the OLC memo, the overwhelming weight of professional judgment would come down in favor of prosecution for the conduct outlined in the Mueller Report,” it says.

President Donald Trump speaks during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point football team in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Washington

Sweden reopens Assange rape investigation, to seek extradition Sweden reopened an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday and will seek his extradition from Britain, potentially delaying efforts by the United States to bring him to its courts to face trial over a huge release of secret documents.

Deputy Chief Prosecutor EvaMarie Persson told a news conference she would continue a preliminary investigation that was dropped in 2017 without charges being brought because Assange had taken refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London.

Assange was arrested in Britain last month after spending seven years hiding inside the embassy.

The United States is also seeking his extradition on conspiracy charges relating to the public release by Wikileaks of a cache of secret documents, including assessments of foreign leaders, wars and security matters.

The Swedish prosecutor said it would request Assange be detained in his absence on probable cause for an allegation of rape and that it would issue a European arrest warrant - the process under which his extradition would be sought.

The 47-year-old Australian - who denies the allegations - is currently in a London prison serving 50 weeks behind

bars for jumping bail when he fled to the Ecuadorean embassy in 2012.

The decision to reopen the investigation poses the question of whether Assange will be moved to Sweden or to the United States.

“I am well aware of the fact that an extradition process is ongoing in the UK and that he could be extradited to the US,” Persson said.

A British judge has given the U.S. government a deadline of June 12 to outline its case against Assange.

The statute of limitation for rape in Sweden is 10 years - a deadline which would be reached in mid-August next year for the alleged incident involving Assange, leaving prosecutors pressed for time should they decide to file any formal charge.

“Everything depends on how this will be handled by the British authorities and courts,” said Mark Klamberg, a professor of international law at Stockholm University.

“There is a possibility, or risk depending on how you see it, that this is going to take a long time,” he said, adding that a U.S. extradition of Assange would likely rule out him being tried in Sweden due to the statute of limitation.

Assange’s supporters cast him as a dissident facing the wrath of a superpower over one of the largest compromises of classified information in

Connecticut man faces up to 140 years in prison for threatening to kill Trump, others A Connecticut man has been indicted after prosecutors say he threatened to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and sent others bomb threats and mail containing suspicious white powder, according to court documents.

Gary Gravelle, 51, was indicted on 16 counts, including that he threatened the president in September 2018 by sending an envelope containing white powder and the handwritten message “You Die.”

He sent similar envelopes to a synagogue, a mosque and a chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), according to the indictment.

The note claimed the power was a biotoxin but it was found to be harmless,

officials said.

Gravelle also sent emails and made phone calls threatening to detonate bombs in Vermont, Washington and at various locations in Connecticut, including government buildings and a mental health facility.

If convicted of all 16 counts, he could face a maximum prison sentence of 140 years.

Gravelle was previously sentenced in 2013 for sending threatening communications and had been released under federal supervision until his arrest on the new charges last year, according to U.S. Attorney John Durham’s statement on Friday.

It was not immediately clear if Gravelle had a lawyer.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seen on the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, Britain May 19, 2017 U.S. history.

Responding to the reopening of the Swedish investigation, WikiLeaks said it would give Assange a chance to clear his name.

“Since Julian Assange was arrested on 11 April 2019, there has been considerable political pressure on Sweden to reopen their investigation, but there has always been political pressure surrounding this case,” Kristinn Hrafnsson, WikiLeaks’ editor-in-chief, said in a statement.

“Its reopening will give Julian a chance to clear his name.”

If convicted in Sweden, Assange could face a prison sentence of up to four years. Per Samuelson, a Swedish lawyer for Assange, told public service broadcaster the decision to reopen the case was “embarrassing for Sweden”.

“His attitude is that he is happy to cooperate with Sweden and that he wants to be interviewed and that he wants to clear his name,” Samuelson told Reuters.

“How that will happen now, I don’t know. He has his hands full with, for him, much more important issues, namely avoiding being extradited to the U.S.”

The British courts will have to rule on any extradition request and Home Secretary Sajid Javid would decide which one takes precedence once Swedish prosecutors file theirs.

Nick Vamos, lawyer at Londonbased firm Peters & Peters and former head of extradition at Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service, told Reuters before Monday’s decision that he expected a Swedish request would take supremacy.

“In the event of a conflict between a European Arrest Warrant and a request for extradition from the US, UK authorities will decide on the order of priority,” a Swedish prosecutor’s statement said.

Malaysian teen who reportedly jumped to death after Instagram poll sparks calls for probe-media

Malaysian lawmakers on Wednesday called on authorities to investigate reports of a teenager who allegedly jumped to her death after asking her social media followers to vote on whether she should take her own life.

Police in Sarawak, on Malaysia’s east, said a 16-year-old girl, who was not named, had run a poll on photo-sharing app Instagram with the question “Really Important, Help Me Choose D/L”, hours before jumping off the roof of a building on May 13, media reported on Tuesday.

“According to a close friend of the victim, the ‘D/L’ meant ‘Death/Life’,” district police chief Aidil Bolhassan was quoted as saying by The Borneo Post newspaper.

The poll showed 69% of the girl’s followers chose ‘D’,

Aidil said.

Ramkarpal Singh, a lawyer and member of parliament, said that those who voted for the teenager to die could be guilty of abetting suicide, and urged authorities to investigate the circumstances leading to her death.

“Would the girl still be alive today if the majority of netizens on her Instagram account discouraged her from taking her own life?” he said in a statement.

“Would she have heeded the advice of netizens to seek professional help had they done so?”

Under Malaysian law, anyone convicted of abetting the suicide of a minor could face the death penalty or up to 20 years’ jail.

Malaysia’s youth and sports minister, Syed Saddiq

Syed Abdul Rahman, also called for a probe, saying that rising suicide rates and mental health issues among young people needed to be taken seriously.

“It is very unfortunate a young life was lost in this manner,” he said.

Instagram did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

In February, Instagram banned graphic images and content related to self-harm from its platform, citing a need to keep vulnerable users safe.

The changes came following pressure from the parents of a British teenager, who believed that viewing Instagram accounts related to self-harm and depression contributed to their daughter’s suicide in 2017.

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Macy’s CEO says tariff escalation could hurt business

Macy’s Inc said on Wednesday the latest tariffs on Chinese imports by Washington are hitting its furniture business and warned investors that additional levies would leave its clothing and accessory categories vulnerable as well.

The largest U.S. department store operator is one of the first to comment publicly on the damage that U.S. President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on all remaining imports from China, another $300 billion worth of goods, could have on business.

In Macy’s case, the potential tariffs would impact both its private and national brands, Gennette said.

Gennette said any escalation of titfor-tat tariffs was not factored into the company’s annual outlook and that the company would do what it could to minimize the effect on customers.

The executive said the company had worked hard to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers.

Washington dramatically escalated its 10-month trade war with Beijing on Friday by raising

levies on $200 billion of Chinese goods in the midst of trade talks, and U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on all remaining U.S. imports from China, sending global financial markets into a tailspin. China retaliated on Monday, though on a smaller scale.

Macy’s topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly same-store sales and profit benefiting from increased online sales and higher demand for items sold at its offprice stores.

Macy’s shares, which have so far lost more than a quarter of their value this year, were down less than 1% at $21.61 in afternoon trading.

Like its peers, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based department store chain, which has closed more than 100 stores since 2015 and cut thousands of jobs as mall traffic plummeted, faltered in the past few years as it struggled to adjust to a fiercely competitive retail landscape where shoppers buy more goods online at places like Amazon.com Inc.

The 160-year-old retailer has poured money into building up its private label clothing as well

as expand its off-price venture, Backstage, by adding 45 more stores this year.

Gennette said brick-andmortar sales trends improved sequentially in the first quarter, helped by its off-price Backstage business. The retailer said it saw double-digit growth in its digital business and that mobile continues to be Macy’s fastest-growing channel for sales growth.

Sales at Macy’s stores open more than 12 months, including sales in department stores licensed to third parties, rose for the sixth straight quarter. They were up 0.7%, above the average analyst estimate of a 0.3% rise, according to research firm Consensus Metrix.

Gross margin in the quarter fell to 38.2% from 39%, because a delayed start to spring bloated inventories. Macy’s said it expects to see some gross margin pressure in the second quarter as it continues to clear excess spring products.

Last quarter, Macy’s announced a plan focused on cost cuts for 2019 to speed up decisionmaking and result in an annual savings of $100 million.

Facebook to restrict livestream feature after Christchurch attack

Facebook announced Tuesday night that it will restrict who can use the company’s livestream tool in an effort to limit its use to “cause harm or spread hate,” a company executive said.

Facebook said that users who break particular rules will be barred from using the livestream feature, called Facebook Live.

Facebook said its “Dangerous Organizations and Individuals” rules would be included in the new policy.

The company said it would prevent users who violate “our most serious policies” from using Facebook Live for “set periods of time — for example 30 days — starting on their first offense.”

“We plan on extending these restrictions to other areas over the coming weeks, beginning with preventing those same people from creating ads on Facebook,” Guy Rosen, Facebook’s vice president of

integrity, wrote in a press release. image and video analysis The announcement technology” of terrorist videos. comes two months after the The research will focused on detecting mosque attacks in Christchurch, be New Zealand, that left 51 people “manipulated media across dead. The shooter, a white images, video and audio” supremacist from Australia, and “distinguishing between livestreamed the terror attack on unwitting posters and adversaries Facebook, and led followers to who intentionally manipulate the video with a post on the far- videos and photographs.” It right message board 8chan. will be conducted with the

It is unclear if the new help of Cornell University, The detection mechanisms would University of Maryland, and the have disallowed the Christchurch University of California, Berkeley.

Facebook’s actions come shooter from starting a livestream, and Facebook did not comment as the platform’s role in spreading on if this use would have been hate speech remains under intense scrutiny. Weeks after prevented.

Facebook sent out its the Christchurch attacks, New press release just hours before Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Edwards called Facebook Jacinda Ardern is set to meet with “morally bankrupt pathological French Prime Minister Emmanuel liars” who “facilitate foreign of democratic Macron about stopping the spread undermining institution” in later deleted of extremist content online.

Facebook also announced tweets. a $7.5 million partnership with “Facebook cannot be three universities to “improve trusted,” he added.

Southwest CEO says Boeing made mistakes but he is hopeful 737 MAX will fly this summer

A number of grounded Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft are shown parked at Victorville Airport in Victorville, California, U.S., March 26, 2019

Boeing Co made mistakes that need to be addressed, Southwest Airlines Co Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly told shareholders on Wednesday, but he added he is still hopeful the grounded 737 MAX jets will return to service this summer.

Southwest, the world’s largest MAX operator, has canceled 160 daily flights through Aug. 5 as its 34 MAX jets remain parked at a facility in a California desert, hitting revenue and costs and forcing the airline to put growth plans on hold.

“All of our growth is with the MAX,” Kelly said in response to a shareholder question at the company’s annual general meeting.

The MAX jets represent less than 5 percent of the low-cost carrier’s fleet of about 750, but the airline has at least 249 more on order.

Boeing is under pressure to deliver a software fix and new training to convince global regulators that the narrowbody jetliner is safe to fly following two fatal crashes, one on Lion Air in Indonesia last October and another on Ethiopian Airlines in March.

The Boeing 737 MAX plane was grounded worldwide in mid-March after the two crashes which killed a combined 346 people.

Federal Aviation Administration acting chief Dan Elwell told lawmakers on Wednesday he expects Boeing to submit a software fix soon, and said he was concerned by the planemaker’s lengthy delay in disclosing a software anomaly.

Southwest shareholders rejected a motion to split Kelly’s dual role as CEO and chairman of the board at the annual meeting.

Amazon rolls out machines that pack orders and replace jobs

Amazon.com Inc is rolling out machines to automate a job held by thousands of its workers: boxing up customer orders.

The company started adding technology to a handful of warehouses in recent years, which scans goods coming down a conveyor belt and envelopes them seconds later in boxes custom-built for each item, two people who worked on the project told Reuters.

Amazon has considered installing two machines at dozens more warehouses, removing at least 24 roles at each one, these people said. These

facilities typically employ more than 2,000 people.

That would amount to more than 1,300 cuts across 55 U.S. fulfillment centers for standard-sized inventory.

Amazon would expect to recover the costs in under two years, at $1 million per machine plus operational expenses, they said.

The plan, previously unreported, shows how Amazon is pushing to reduce labor and boost profits as automation of the most common warehouse task – picking up an item – is still beyond its reach.

The changes are not finalized because vetting technology before a major deployment can take a long time.

Amazon is famous for its drive to automate as many parts of its business as possible, whether pricing goods or transporting items in its warehouses.

But the company is in a precarious position as it considers replacing jobs that have won it subsidies and public goodwill.

“We are piloting this new technology with the goal of increasing safety, speeding up delivery times and adding efficiency across our network,”

an Amazon spokeswoman said in a statement. “We expect the efficiency savings will be re-invested in new services for customers, where new jobs will continue to be created.”

Amazon last month downplayed its automation efforts to press visiting its Baltimore fulfillment center, saying a fully robotic future was far off. Its employee base has grown to become one of the largest in the United States, as the company opened new warehouses and raised wages to attract staff in a tight labor market.

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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 Administration Department requires: 

Director of Guest Services

Reports to:

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Assistant Executive Manager

Supervises and ensures the smooth operation of the Resort Guest, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of front desk, bell, door, and concierge staff to maximize revenue and profit while attaining optimal guest satisfaction.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience:  Associates Degree or higher preferred;  Minimum three years’ work experience managing a Front Office team  Must be proficient in the English and Italian language  Must have a certification for Hospitality Department Trainer from American Hotel and Lodging 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 Food and Beverage Department requires:

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria:  College or University Degree (Hospitality Management,) and or equivalent experience.  Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to manage Food & Beverage operation, obtained through hotel school, university and / or equivalent experience and apprenticeship training  Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manager in Food and Beverage The Director of Food and Beverage position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

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 House Keeping Department requires: Houseman Room Attendant Public Area Cleaner/Attendant

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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General Manager

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 delegate’s 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.

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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.

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

Director Food and Beverage

Reports to:

Reports to: Director of Entertainment

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

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

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

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.

Executive Housekeeper

The rate for this position is $6.25 per hour

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

The Laundry Department requires: 

Laundry Attendant

Reports to:

Laundry Manager

The Laundry Attendant is responsible for the finishing process of linen ensuring the highest quality production is achieved.

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.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience:  Physically fit with the ability to lift over 30 lbs.  No allergies to chemicals and ability to handle heat  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position.

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder

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

and

Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186 Lower Bight Road

and should reach not later than May 30th, 2019

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Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and, where necessary, Royal College / Boards / other certification in a specialty field of medicine. Current ACLS certification. At least five years as a medical practitioner at independent level within Emergency Medicine Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 per annum VACANT POSITIONS Position: Registered Nurse Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients by working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Assumes primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in accordance with established standards and hospital policies.

Responsibilities: Administer medications, checking dosages and patient histories for possible interaction. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition. Provide direction, advice and emotional aid to patient’s families and educate patients and public on various medical conditions Requirements and Experiences: •Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, holding a certificate in nursing, with current registration from country of training/origin •Evidence of ongoing relevent post graduate education and training •Current BLS certification Desired •Holder of Nursing Degree •Current ACLS certification Minimum two years recent clinical nursing experience Salary: $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th May 2019 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Radiologist Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible for providing Radiology services to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Responsibilities: Examine different images including mammograms, CT scans, x-rays, MRI scans and ultrasounds. Read reports and record results for review by physicians. Diagnose patient illnesses. Recommend and discuss treatment options with other physicians. Work alongside radiologic technologists/radiology technicians and other health professionals in administering treatment. Examine patients and record medical histories, Requirements and Experiences: •Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Radiology.

•At least five years in recognized Radiology posts.

Desirable Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th May 2019 VACANT POSITIONS Position: General Surgeon Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide general surgical care to patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Responsibilities: Attend to surgical in-patients. Attend to surgical out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Provide surgical emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective basis. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise the delivery of nursing care to the surgical patients Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in General Surgery. At least five years in recognized General surgical posts.

Desirable Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per annum Position currently held by a work permit holder JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th May 2019 VACANT POSITIONS Position: ED Physician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: Post holder will be responsible to provide medical care to patients requiring acute and life-saving care.

Responsibilities: To examine, diagnose and treat patients with a wide range of health issues.

To provide holistic advice, relevant to the social and cultural background of patients. To make appropriate and timely referral to secondary/specialist care where required. Makes referrals where appropriate to other healthcare professionals. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional /worldwide standards. Provides clinical guidance, direction and coordination of activities for supportive care, including follow up care within scope of practice.

Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise and supervise where necessary the delivery of nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department. .

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th May 2019 VACANT POSITIONS Position: Paediatrician Location: Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales TCI Job Summary: To provide general medical care to paediatric patients within the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre on a shared and rotational basis between the 3 Pediatric posts- 2 of which are based at Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and 1 at Cockburn Town Medical Centre.

Responsibilities: Attend to Paediatric in-patients. Attend to Paediatric out-patients via the Out Patient clinic. Attend to special care baby unit patients. Stabilization of premature or sick neonates prior to transfer to level 3 NICU. Attend deliveries where indicated according to policies and proceedures. Provide Paediatric emergency coverage on an on-call basis. Baby discharge checks. Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards. Medicals for Looked After Children. Facilitate, where necessary, visiting consultants.

Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where necessary. Advise on the delivery of nursing care to the Paediatric patients.

Requirements and Experiences: Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Paediatrics. At least five years in recognized Paediatric posts. Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent Salary: $83,000 to $90,000 per annum.

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th May 2019 Vacant Position: Medical Coder Location(s): Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales & Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk, TCI. Job Summary: To facilitate procedural consultation and coding of the emergency, outpatient and inpatient departments at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre and Cockburn Town Medical Centre. Assume primary responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating of the coding department in accordance with established standards and hospital policies.

Review and process claims/encounters before submission to various government offices.

Support activities of the medical records department.

Education - Required •Holder of an appropriate medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in Internal Medicine •Holder of Nursing Degree Experience - Required •At least five years in experience as a Registered Nurse.

•At least five years experience in Medical Coding.

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th May 2019.

Salary: $50,000.00 to 58,000.00 per annum.

Vacant Position: Nurse Supervisor Location(s): Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales & Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk, TCI. Job Summary: Responsible for the co-ordination of patient care. Serves as a role model and a resource to staff for clinical decision making, clinical assessments of patients and in the initial co-ordination and/or management of complaints where appropriate. Reviews, analyses and makes recommendation on the development of policies, procedures and standards of patient care, adequate staffing levels, and a continous quality improvement environment. Liases with the interdisciplinary team for identification, co-ordination and efficient utilisation of resources, identifies staff education needs and participates in educational programs.

Education - Required •Graduate of a approved School of Nursing with current registration from country of training/origin •Post graduate qualification or evidence of ongoing relevent post graduate education and training •Current BLS certification •Holder of Nursing Degree or willing to work towards Desired •Current ACLS certification •Health service management certification/training Experience - Required •Minimum of five years recent clinical nursing experience, in area of specialization, with two years at Senior Registered Nurse level •Evidence of supervisory experience •Developing and participating in quality improvement initiatives

Position currently by a work permit holder.

JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Submit resumes and references to: Recruitment@interhealthcanada.tc or Lorenzo Seymour, Human Resources Manager, InterHealthCanada, Cheshire Hall Medical Centre. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 29th May 2019.

Salary: $54,000.00 to 66,000.00 per annum.

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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 obtain a clean background check, 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 Spa Department requires: 

The Administration Department requires:

Spa Attendant (Cleaner)

Reports to:

Director of Operations (Manager)

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Spa Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director

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

The Assistant Director of Operations Manager ensures the resort meets the brand’s target of customer needs, team member satisfaction and maximizes the cost effectiveness of the company. Assist with special projects and day to day operations.

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.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum Bsc. Preferably in Hospitality from a recognized institution; • Minimum eight (8) years’ work experience in the Hotel Industry; • Experience managing in a 400 room or more hotel; • Experience managing a team of minimum 1000 employees;

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The Director of Operations Manager position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour.

The salary for the position indicated above is dependent on skills and experience and is negotiable.

The Bar Department requires: 

The Maintenance Department requires:

Supervisor

Reports to:

Beverage Manager

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

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Three years minimal supervisory experience in similar multi outlet beverage operation with ability to maintain the highest level of standards; • Holds the CHS and/or CHDT certifications • Extensive food & beverage/wine knowledge; The Supervisor position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder (however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill these positions is underway at this time.

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

The Concierge Department requires:  

Supervisor Shift Leader

Reports to:

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Electrician Mechanic A/C Technician Senior Stove Technician Room Technician Carpenter Pool Operator Senior Plant Operator

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.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $13.00 per hour.

Concierge Manager

The Watersports and Catamaran Departments require: Supervises the Concierge operation and ensures personnel are executing their duties in accordance to SRI SOP’s. Directs and coordinates the activities and daily functions of the Concierge 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’ supervisory work experience; 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; • Holds Customer service or comparable certifications • Excellent Customer Service Skills; The Supervisor and Shift Leader and positions are currently held by Work Permit Holder, there are however holders of these positions with on-island status as well.

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Boat Captain First Mate Deckhand/Lifeguard Shift Leader Scuba/ Dive Instructor

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

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Boat Captain License (Required Boat Captain) (preferred First Mate) • Certified PADI/NAUI Instructor; (Scuba, Dive Instructor and Shift Leader) • First Aid & CPR Certified;

The range for this position is $7.00 to $13.00 per hour 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 Concierge Department requires:  Reports to:

Junior Concierge (formally Mini-Bar Stocker)

The ranges for these positions are $7.25 to $13.00 per hour

Concierge Manager

The Photoshop Department requires:

To maintain an effective and detailed control on the movement of beverage items/guest supplies, from ordering to placement in rooms. Maintains standards of quality and presentation and assists with guest services. To work closely with Concierge and Housekeeping to ensure that Guests receive friendly, efficient service from the point of arrival until departure in regards to stocking and restocking of rooms, assistance with luggage, location of amenities, delivery of WOWs, and TLC calls, to assist in the Concierge when needed.

Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • High School diploma / certificate • Knowledgeable about inventory / accounting • Understand ordering and receiving processes

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder however more than one is required recruitment is ongoing to fill these positions.

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Wedding Videographer

Reports to: Photoshop Manager Responsible for the photographic experience, including the flow of guests through the photography, selection and purchase process Standard Specifications: Qualifications and Experience: • Certification in Videography • Sales experience and able to meet quotas • Two (2) years’ experience in a similar position This position is currently held by Work Permit Holder (note however more than one is required).

Recruitment to fill this position is underway at this time.

The range for these positions is $6.25 to $6.75 per hour.

The range for this position is $6.25 to $7.00 per hour plus commissions

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 17th 2019

Department Beaches Turks and Caicos P.O. Box 186

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Christelle Petit Location: Blue Hills, Providenciales Is seeking One (1) Nanny to take care of children Applicant must be very good with handling children, honest, reliable and always willing to work To work 5 days a week Please Contact: 343-0912 This position is new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board #230241

Julbert Jean Charles Rousseaux

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

To work 5 days per week Please Call Alex Higgs at 243-5406 These positions are currently held by a Work Permit Holders Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board on Airport Road, Providenciales

#230242

Royal Higgs

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Norman Parker

Location: Five Cays Road, Providenciales Is seeking Labourers - $6.50 per hour Is seeking Domestic Workers - $6.50 per hour Is seeking Tile Man - $7.00 per hour Is seeking one Mechanic- $7.00 per hour Mechanic duties include: Keeping equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenanceLabourer duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines Tile Man duties includes: Cutting tiles and shape them properly to ensure they fit around obstacles and in tight corners and odd spaces using power and hand tools.

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

#230242

Richard Stanford d.b.a Love Vacation Rentals

Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking Labourers Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials Salaries are $6.50 per hour To work 5 days a week Please Contact: 244-6853/341-0976 These positions are new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board

Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking one Babysitter - $6.50 per hour Is seeking one Domestic Worker - $6.50 per hour Babysitter must be able to o do general cleaning, Babysitting a child, must be honest, trustworthy and speaks English Successful applicant will be required to wash and maintain the home by cleaning on a daily basis To work 5 days per week Please Contact: 348-9290 These positions are new Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board

Glenroy Wilson

Blythe Malcolm

Joanne Malcolm

In South Caicos Is seeking a Domestic Worker To work 6 days per week Duties include household cleaning, cooking, and laundry Salary: $ 6.25 per hour Please contact 344-7052 This is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

In Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker Duties may include general cleaning, washing cooking and washing To work 5 days per week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 231-2062 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

Location: Norway Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ Two (2) full time Labourers Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials and using a variety of tools and machines.

At a minimum wage of $6.50 per hour These positions are new All interested person should send a resume to malcolmjoanne@ hotmail.com Applicants who are Turks & Caicos islander should also copies of their application to the immigration board

Yvonn Cleaning

RONY VALMYR

T- Bone Construction

Location: Providenciales, Five cays Is seeking (1) Labourer Duties may include cleaning and preparing a job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of tools and machines.

Salary $6.25 per Hour Work Hour: 8am – 3pm (1) Domestic worker To do general cleaning Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English Salary $6.25 per Hour Work Hour: 8am – 3pm Contact: 241-5535 These positions are new positions.

Interested TCIslanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Labour Board.

In South Caicos Is seeking a Labourer To work 6 days per week Duties include cleaning yard and disposing of debris and trash Salary: $ 6.50 per hour Please contact 346-6801 This is a new position Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

#230242

wanted Glass Shack, Providenciales Is seeking one (1) Babysitter - $6.25 per hour Duties include ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary This is a new positions.

Contact: 348-4357 Interested TCIslanders are invited to also send copies of their applications to the Labour Board.

These are new positions.

#230242

JaMalCo Ltd. Location: F202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Provo Seeking 6 Carpenters Duties: Construct, erect, install and repair building frameworks, and fixtures.

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

Closing date for applications is May 24, 2019 Applications can be dropped off at the office, Immigration Board, and/or emailed to jmc@tciway.tc

DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED In Grand Turk To do housekeeping work Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English Salary $6.25 per hour To work 3-4 days per week Please Contact: 432-3150 This position is new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Location: Grand Turk Is seeking a Handyman Duties: Repairs all trades, cleaning, painting, trash moving, septic cleaning, appliance repair and lifting and supervising To work 6 days per week Salary - $6.50 per hour Please contact: 241-7244 This position is new Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

JaMalCo Ltd. Location: F202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Provo Seeking 2 Painters Duties: Prepare paint surfaces, mix, match, and apply paints and other finishes to various surfaces.

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

Closing date for applications is May 24, 2019 Applications can be dropped off at the office, Immigration Board, and/or emailed to jmc@tciway.tc

Seeks to employ a Labourer In Grand Turk At a salary of $250.00 per 5 day week Successful applicant will be required to wash and clean all vehicles and maintain the yard by cleaning the yard and trimming trees Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and Nathan Smith at Tel no.

231-4856 Please note that this position is presently being held by a Work Permit Holder

#230220

THOMAS & PAULINE SAUNDERS

Dujohn Fulford

DOMESTIC WORKER WANTED In Grand Turk Duties may include general cleaning Salary $6.50 per hour To work 6 days per week Contact: 231-0925/35/40 This position is new Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board

Seeks to employ a Domestic Worker In Grand Turk At a salary of $250.00 per 5 day week Successful applicant will be required to wash and maintain the home by cleaning on a daily basis Applicants are required to submit their applications to the Immigration Board Zone 1 and Dujohn at Tel no. 241-4378 Please note that this position is new

Genarra Jones

Blythe Malcolm

Of Grand Turk Is seeking a Domestic Worker Must be able to do general household cleaning To work 3 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 431-1664 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply directly, and submit a copy of their application to the Immigration Board

Sister Market

Location: South Dock, Location: Grace Bay, Providenciales Providenciales Is seeking a Cashier Is seeking a Craftsman Main duties include ringing Duties as assigned; up sales, bagging items, journeyman quality work requesting price checks, in the maintenance, repair, collecting payment and giving construction, alteration, appropriate change forming, framing To work 6 days a week To work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour Salary: $6.50 per hour Please Contact: Please Contact: 241-5325/342-7335 341-6967/241-2079 This position is currently held This position is new by a Work Permit Holder Interested Turks and Caicos Interested Turks and Caicos Islander applicants must send Islander applicants must send a copy of their resume to the a copy of their resume to the Immigration Board Immigration Board #230245

Nathan Smith

#230243

JaMalCo Ltd. Location: F202 Regent Village, Grace Bay, Provo Seeking 2 Steel Erector Workers Duties: Raise, place, assemble and unite iron or steel girders, columns, crossbeams, scaffolds, and pipe sections.

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

Closing date for applications is May 24, 2019 Applications can be dropped off at the office, Immigration Board, and/or emailed to jmc@tciway.tc

In Grand Turk Is seeking one (1) 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 5 days a week Salary is $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 231-2062 This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder Applicants who are Turks and Caicos Islanders should also send copies of their application to the Immigration Board

Wilson Groceries Location: Five Cays, Providenciales Is Seeking 1 Domestic Worker Duties include general cleaning Must be able honest, trustworthy and speaks English To work 6 days per week Salary $6.25 per hour Please Contact: 346-5872 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

WANTED

One (1) Labourer To work six (6) days per week in North Caicos Duties include cleaning the yard, assisting with maintenance work, keeping drainage on premises clean and other unskilled tasks as directed by the Employer Salary: $6.50 per hour Interested persons can submit applications to Mr. Alpheus Gardiner, Bottle Creek, North Caicos Telephone Number: 231-0005 The 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 # 230222

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TCCF Host Roadside Clean-up and Post Easter Beach Party

More than 20 cyclists and volunteers participated in the the TCCF’s first roadside clean-up.

Volunteers gathered at the Long Bay Express Gas Station and separated into four groups, working on each side of the road: two groups headed towards the

Tropicana Roundabout and the other two headed towards Long Bay Hills Road. More than two hours were spent combing the roadside and over 40 bags of trash were collected.

S h a n w e l l Gardiner the president of the TCCF, was pleased with efforts made to decrease

the roadside trash. He also stated that the federation supports protecting the environment and keeping the Turk and Caicos pristine. Noting that this was the first of many clean-ups to come. Vice President Tyrone Bishop added that the federation see the responsibility it bears as a representation

of the community and the importance to give back, by helping to keep the street clean for pedestrians, cyclist and motorists.

The day ended with a Post Easter Extravaganza for young cyclists on the world’s number one beach. The event was loads of fun

for the whole family, including an Easter egg hunt, family races, and games, and great food by our teen cyclist turned chef; Dylan.

TCCF would like to thank all the parents who brought their children out to party with us, and those who regularly attend the Kids

ride. All interested persons are welcome to come out on Saturdays at the National Stadium at 5:00 pm. Children and teens of all ages and skill levels are invited. Volunteers patiently work with nonriders to get them riding and with riders to increase their skill, discipline and road safety skills

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Serena pulls out of Italian Open with knee injury

Serena Williams of the U.S. in action with Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova

Serena Williams through her opening pulled out of the Italian match against Swede Open on Tuesday due to Rebecca Peterson.

“I must withdraw a persistent knee injury which casts doubt on from the Italian Open her participation in the due to pain in my left French Open which knee,” the four-times Rome champion said. “I begins this month.

The 37-year-old will miss the fans and American world number competition at one of my 11 had been due to face favorite tournaments. be sister Venus in an eagerly- “I’ll awaited second-round concentrating on rehab clash in Rome. Venus and look forward to received a walkover into seeing you all at the French Open and next the third round.

Serena, a year in Rome.”

23-times Grand Slam Williams’ knee singles champion, has injury also forced her struggled with injuries to pull out of her last since reaching the tournament in Miami in quarter-finals of this March.

The French Open year’s Australian Open, ` although she had breezed will begin on May 26.

Ex-Cowboys QB Romo fails to qualify for U.S. Open

Tony Romo smiles after chipping onto the ninth green during the second round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at Trinity Forest Golf Club

Tony Romo failed Monday in his quest to qualify for the U.S. Open.

Three days after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback missed the cut at the AT&T Byron Nelson in Dallas, his third PGA Tour event, Romo failed to move on at a local U.S. Open qualifier at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

He shot a 3-over-par 74 on Monday — four strokes higher than the cut line to advance.

Romo has played three PGA events via sponsor exemptions, something the U.S. Open does not hand out. The 39-year-old retired NFL star has tried many times to qualify, advancing to sectional qualifying in 2010, when he withdrew while still an active player in the NFL offseason.

The current CBS NFL analyst told ESPN that he will try to play next in the Mid-Amateur and Northeast Amateur over the summer. He also hopes to play the American Century Championship at Stateline, Nev., in July, a tournament he won last year.

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Tiger Woods, amid lawsuit, says death of former employee a ‘terrible ending’

Tiger Woods, who is being Jupiter, Florida. sued by the parents of a drunken It was not clear if Woods or Herman driver who died in a car crash last were at the restaurant on the day year after working at the golfer’s of the accident but the lawsuit restaurant, on Tuesday called the alleges the pair were drinking with former employee’s death a “terrible Immesberger a few nights before the ending.” fatal crash.

“Well, we’re all very sad

The lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach County on Monday, says that Nick passed away,” Woods told employees, managers and owners of a pre-tournament news conference.

The Woods Jupiter allowed Nicholas “It was a terrible night, a terrible Immesberger to be over-served after ending, and just — we feel bad for his bartending shift ended, even him and his entire family. It’s very though they were aware of his sad.”

According to the lawsuit alcoholism.

Woods, who is in Immesberger, 24, had a blood Farmingdale, New York, for this alcohol level that was more than week’s PGA Championship, was three times the legal limit in Florida named in the lawsuit along with his when he lost control of his vehicle. girlfriend Erica Herman, who is the Woods, who has not competed general manager at the former world since collecting his 15th major number one’s flagship restaurant in championship at last month’s

Tiger Woods Masters, is scheduled to tee off on Thursday at 8:24 a.m. ET (1224 GMT).

New Orleans wins NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1 Zion Williamson has never been to New Orleans.

That may be changing very soon.

The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery and the right to have the first chance at selecting the former Duke star next month — and potentially pairing him with Anthony Davis, in what would immediately become one of the league’s most intriguing frontcourt duos.

“I don’t believe the universe makes mistakes,” said David Griffin, who is barely a month into his tenure as New Orleans’ executive vice president of basketball operations. “I just think we have something special going on.”

Griffin doesn’t play the lottery, unless the jackpot is one of those billion-dollar-type enormous ones.

Maybe he should. The ping-pong balls seem to bounce his way a lot.

Griffin was with Cleveland when the Cavaliers won the lottery in 2011, 2013 and 2014. And now it’s the Pelicans, his new employer, which has struck lottery gold. They defied the odds to do it; the Pelicans entered the lottery with a 6% chance of winning the No. 1 pick for the June 20 draft.

So now, instead of going into a summer where they may have traded Davis — the player New Orleans got when it won the lottery in 2012, the player who was openly disgruntled this season — the Pelicans have a chance at becoming much better, and fast.

“This just jump-starts the process,” Griffin said. “It’ll be harder for me to mess it up than it would have been before this.”

Memphis will choose second, New York third and the Los Angeles Lakers will pick fourth.

The Pelicans, Grizzlies and Lakers all moved up to get a top-four spot; New York, Phoenix and Cleveland had the best odds of winning the lottery at 14% each, and none of those clubs even got a top-two pick.

David Griffin, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations, holds up placards after it was announced that the Pelicans had won the first pick during the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Chicago

The lottery had a new them.” format this year, one that the league UCF center Tacko Fall, hoped would even the playing the 7-foot-6 draft hopeful, played field in a number of ways and against Williamson in the second didn’t make all-out tanking a more round of the NCAA tournament enticing option to teams looking to — a 77-76 Duke victory that went maximize their chance at securing down to the very last moment, a the No. 1 pick. game where Williamson scored 32

The Knicks, Suns and points. Fall was asked Tuesday who Cavs didn’t have much interest in he would take with the No. 1 pick winning this season, with none in this draft, and he did not hesitate winning more than 19 games. The for even a second before answering. ping-pong balls apparently weren’t “Zion,” Fall said. “He’s a interested in having them win the once-in-a-generation player. I’d lottery, either. seen him on TV a lot, but when you

“I don’t think you should play against this kid, you just see it. ever not play to win basketball He’s different.” games,” Pelicans coach Alvin Murray State’s Ja Morant, Gentry said. “I don’t see where it projected by many as a strong would help you.” candidate to be chosen No. 2 overall,

Cleveland will pick fifth, was among the players in the followed by Phoenix, Chicago and audience viewing the proceedings.

Atlanta. Washington has the No. 9 “I don’t have any reaction,” pick, Atlanta goes again at 10 and Morant said. “I was just excited to Minnesota is at No. 11. Charlotte be here and be in the position that is next up, followed by Miami at I’m in and just to see how it all 13 and Boston at 14. That pick played out. Honestly, I don’t know was conveyed to the Celtics by what number or where I’ll land.

Sacramento as part of an earlier Obviously, whatever team drafts me, trade.

I’ll be happy to go there and bring it

The Hawks felt they were every night.” big winners, too, after getting two Williamson was one of top-10 picks. three now-former Duke starters at

“There are always good the lottery — R.J. Barrett and Cam players,” said Hawks guard Kevin Reddish were among the invited Huerter, the No. 19 pick in last players as well. year’s draft and part of Atlanta’s Barrett and Reddish don’t contingent at the lottery. “Every know where they’re heading. team just has to go out and find

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76ers will retain Brown as head coach

Brett Brown will retain his job as head of the Philadelphia 76ers, team owner Josh Harris told ESPN late Monday night.

Speculation about Brown’s future emerged in the immediate aftermath of the 76ers’ Game 7 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

The team called a press conference for Tuesday morning.

Brown, rumored to be on the hot seat if the 76ers didn’t advance to the conference finals, invited reporters after the game to address general manager Elton Brand and team ownership about anything “internal,” including his standing with the organization.

“If you just follow our time in Philadelphia — we win 10 games, we’ve been through a handful of general managers, ping pong balls, different draft picks,” Brown said. “Now you fast forward, we’ve gone back-to-back 50(win) seasons. Not too many people

in this room gave us a chance against advanced to the second round in each of the last two postseasons.

Toronto. There’s lots to be proud of.”

Harris was noncommittal in Point guard Ben Simmons said April when asked about Brown’s hold the 76ers have every reason to believe on the job, sparking conjecture the they’ll be back — and ready to take the franchise was ready to move in another next step next season.

“We can compete with the best,” Simmons direction.

Center Joel Embiid said Monday said Sunday. that firing Brown would be a “bulls—“ While Brown’s situation appears to be resolved, the future of swingman move.

“He’s done a fantastic job. He’s Jimmy Butler remains uncertain. Butler been there through everything,” Embiid is a pending free agent, making it unclear said. “This year I think he grew even if he will be around for the next phase of more as a coach. ... At the end of the day, the “process” in Philadelphia. it comes down to the players. I don’t “I’m not worried about that think he should have anything to worry right now,” Butler said postgame Sunday. about. He’s an amazing coach, a better “I don’t want to talk about anything person. If there was someone to blame, I besides basketball.”

Guard JJ Redick teared up in the mean, put it all on me.”

In six seasons under Brown, the locker room discussing how different the 76ers are 178-314. But after failing to win makeup of the 2019-20 roster might be.

“Really proud of our group,” even 20 games in each of Brown’s first three seasons, the 76ers have surpassed Redick said. “Give them a lot of credit.

50 wins in each of the last two. They That was a helluva Game 7.”

NBA players Parker, Batum buy two ski resorts in French Alps

Tony Parker (R) and Nicolas Batum of France gestures as they celebrate after beating Canada

Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker and current teammate Nicolas Batum said on Monday they bought two ski resorts in the southern French Alps as the former San Antonio Spurs point guard prepares the end of his U.S. career.

The two French players, together with former French female basketball-player Marie-Sophie Obama, bought a 76.9% stake in SEVLC, a local company that runs two ski resorts in Villard-de-Lans and Correncon-enVercors in the southern French Alps.

Parker, who played for 17 years for the National Basketball Association’s Spurs, said he seized an opportunity. “The goal is to spend time here, to spend Christmas holidays here,” he said at a press conference in Villard-de-Lans.

The 36-year-old Parker has made no secret that his departure from the San Antonio Spurs to the Charlotte Hornets this season was the final stage of his career, and the investment in the ski resorts is part of a move to prepare his retirement.

“When I’ll retire this summer

or the next, I’ll have more time to see what we can do here,” he told reporters.

The Belgium-born son of a U.S. professional basket player, Parker was raised in France and was drafted in 2001 by the Spurs, playing for them until 2018 and winning the NBA championship four times.

Parker ended his stint in San Antonio this season to join Batum in Charlotte.

Parker, who led the French national team in winning the European championship in 2013, invested part of his sports earnings in a French professional basketball team in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, in 2014.

Speaking of the ski resort investment, Parker said that “people from female basketball told me about this opportunity. I saw there it was possible to do something nice and I am always curious,” he said.

“It’s not like there is a ski resort on sale every day,” he said. He declined to disclose the amount of the transaction, which took more than a year to negotiate.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown reacts during the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center

Houston high school runner Matthew Boling breaks national record in 100-meter dash

Houston high school sprinter Matthew Boling has garnered immense national attention on the track in recent months.

On Saturday, the 18-year-old took that to a new level.

Boling ran the 100-meter dash at the Texas UIL state track and field championships at the University of Texas in Austin in just 10.13 seconds — breaking a 29-year-old national record.

The Strake Jesuit high school senior made headlines earlier this month after his performance at the Texas Region III-6A track meet when he ran the 100-meter dash in just 9.98 seconds — which marked the fastest all-conditions mark ever recorded by a high school sprinter. Boling was helped by a tailwind of just more than twice the legal limit at that meet, however.

He backed that up on Saturday, though, with his wind-legal time still setting the new national record — and he still thinks he can go faster.

“Honestly when I looked at the race before us and saw that the wind was 1.3, I was like ‘Oh, I’m excited,’” Boling said, via the Houston Chronicle.

“Because after last week, everyone was like ‘Oh, the wind wasn’t legal’ and stuff like that. So I was like ‘Alright, I’ll just drop a fast time today.’”

The Georgia signee won the long jump earlier on Saturday, too, at 25 feet and 4.5 inches in just two jumps. He currently holds the Texas record at 26-3.5, which is the seventhbest distance in high school track and field history.

“I wasn’t aiming for any big records,” Boling said, via the Houston Chronicle. “Like in the long jump I only took two jumps because I just wanted to be rested because I had so many events today. I just had to do my job and get as many points for the team as possible.”

Matthew Boling, 18, broke a 29-year-old national record in the 100-meter dash on Saturday at the Texas state track meet

Boling, naturally, drew plenty of eyes at the meet on Saturday. He even had a police escort with him as he walked around the stadium.

That attention, he said, actually pushes him.

And at the rate he’s going, that’s all but certain to be a good thing.

“I look up and whenever I see the crowd get up to start videoing and watching, it definitely gets me hyped,” Boling said, via the Houston Chronicle. “That’s what I love about the 100. Everyone comes to watch it and it’s really fun. I got out well and I was just happy with it and the build-up and anticipation was a lot of adrenaline, but it was really fun.”

NBA showdown starring a Turk won’t be on Turkish TV

Turkish basketball player Enes Kanter’s Portland Trail Blazers reached the NBA’s Western Conference finals, which start on Tuesday, but for the first time the series will not be widely televised in Turkey, where he is accused of having terrorist links.

Kanter denies any terrorist links. He has been an outspoken critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and describes himself as a close ally of U.S.based cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Ankara for a failed coup in 2016. Gulen has denied involvement.

S Sport, the main TV broadcaster of National Basketball Association (NBA)

games in Turkey, will not show the conference final between the Blazers and defending champion Golden State Warriors, the company and two of its commentators confirmed on Tuesday.

Turkey’s broadcasters have ignored Kanter’s games since he was indicted last year by a Turkish court.

That includes Sunday, when he scored 12 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a four-point Blazers victory over the Denver Nuggets.

The victory sent Portland to the best-of-seven-games conference final, one step from the league final, which would also be banned if Kanter

is playing. The full NBA playoffs have been televised in Turkey since broadcasts began in the 1990s.

“I can say clearly that we will not be broadcasting the Warriors-Blazers series,” S Sport commentator Omer Sarac told Reuters. “Furthermore, if Portland makes it to the finals, (that) will not be broadcast either,” he said.

Fans in Turkey can still see the games through the paid NBA TV cable option and an online service.

An executive at S Sport, which is widely available on Turkish cable, characterized this as an agreement with NBA TV and confirmed it would

only broadcast the eastern conference final between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks.

The NBA did not immediately comment on whether it would reconsider its contract with S Sport given the partial blackout, which comes as it seeks to expand business beyond North America.

Basketball’s popularity is second only to soccer among Turkey’s 82 million people.

“It is mind-blowing that a conference final will not be broadcast in Turkey,” said Mete Aktas, a well-known Turkish NBA commentator and former chief editor of NBA Turkey magazine.

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